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Apple defends parts pairing as Oregon mulls right-to-repair bill

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Techme101

Oregon may soon become the latest state to pass right-to-repair legislation. Last month, Google lent its support in an open letter, calling Senate Bill 1596 “a compelling model for other states to follow.” The bill, sponsored by a sextet of … Continue reading →

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Twitter alternative Bluesky shows off custom Super Bowl feeds (both with and without Taylor Swift)

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Techme101

Twitter/X alternative Bluesky is gearing up for one of the biggest weekends in social media with the launch of custom feeds prepped for Super Bowl fans. One feed focuses on conversations around the big game itself while the other also … Continue reading →

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The era of face-wearable computers

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Techme101

We’ve finally had our mittens on Apple’s face-wearable computer. And, what can we say, it’s pretty astonishing. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Why a B2B startup is placing a bet on a $7M Super Bowl ad

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Techme101

Papaya Global bought a Super Bowl ad slot with the hope of the commercial driving brand recognition for the software company. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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What’s next for STIRR, the free streaming service Thinking Media just acquired

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Techme101

Broadcasting company Sinclair recently sold off its free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service STIRR to Thinking Media, a startup that provides cloud-based streaming solutions for FAST and over-the-top (OTT) services. The new owners have ambitious plans for the streamer, including … Continue reading →

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Apple eyes business as a prime market for the Apple Vision Pro

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Techme101

Over the years, AR & VR has failed to take hold in business at scale. Apple hopes to change that with the Apple Vision Pro. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Fisker Ocean owners flagged sudden power loss and brake problems for months, internal documents show

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Techme101

On a typically sunny day in Los Angeles last June, Henrik Fisker choked up as he handed over his company’s first all-electric SUVs in the United States. “I’m really kind of emotional about it, because we’ve been waiting two-and-a-half years … Continue reading →

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Social networks are getting stingy with their data, leaving third-party developers in the lurch

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Techme101

2023 was the year social networks realized that they were sitting on massive troves of data. And some companies, such as Twitter (now X) and Reddit, decided to change their terms to shut out third-party experiences on these platforms. In … Continue reading →

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Pitch Deck Teardown: Xyte’s $30M Series A deck

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Techme101

Xyte’s pitch deck has a lot of slides, but how much of it was actually useful? Let’s take a look. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Samsung gets FDA nod for smartwatch sleep apnea detection

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Techme101

Samsung this morning announced that the Galaxy Watch line has received FDA approval for sleep apnea detection. The move is a big one for the smartwatch category, where health and fitness now comprise a majority of new features. For the … Continue reading →

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