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Feb 11, 2026

TikTok Launches Opt-In Local Feed Using Precise U.S. Location Data

TikTok wants to be your local guide, but are you ready to share your precise whereabouts? The platform's new "Local Feed," launched this week, surfaces nearby content related to dining, shopping, events, and news. [1] The catch? It relies on users opting into sharing their precise location data, a r

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Over 60 Software Vendors Issue Security Fixes Across Platforms

Technology

Feb 11, 2026

Over 60 Software Vendors Issue Security Fixes Across Platforms

This month's Patch Tuesday highlights the ever-present challenge of software vulnerabilities. Over 60 vendors, including Microsoft, Adobe, and Cisco, released security fixes addressing a total of 60 flaws. The sheer volume underscores the increasing complexity of modern software ecosystems and the r

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Fear Grows That AI Is Permanently Eliminating Jobs

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Feb 11, 2026

Fear Grows That AI Is Permanently Eliminating Jobs

The rise of increasingly capable AI is forcing a reckoning in the job market, with anxieties growing that many roles may be permanently eliminated. While some see AI as a tool for augmenting human capabilities, others fear mass unemployment and societal disruption, leading to calls for stricter regu

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Humanoid robot startup Apptronik has now raised $935M at a $5B+ valuation

Technology

Feb 11, 2026

Humanoid robot startup Apptronik has now raised $935M at a $5B+ valuation

The race to build the first commercially viable humanoid robot is heating up, and Austin-based Apptronik just secured a major financial advantage. With a fresh influx of capital, the company is poised to scale production of its Apollo robots and potentially beat competitors like Tesla's Optimus to m

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Meridian raises $17 million to remake the agentic spreadsheet

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Feb 11, 2026

Meridian raises $17 million to remake the agentic spreadsheet

Spreadsheets, the bane of many an existence, are getting an AI-powered makeover. Meridian, a new company emerging from stealth mode, aims to revolutionize financial modeling with an integrated development environment (IDE) approach, backed by significant seed funding. This move signals a continued p

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How an 'Icepocalypse' Raises Questions About Meta's Data Center

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Feb 11, 2026

How an 'Icepocalypse' Raises Questions About Meta's Data Center

The race to build bigger, faster, and more efficient data centers is heating up, driven by the insatiable demand for AI processing power and cloud computing. But this expansion comes at a cost, sparking concerns about land use, resource consumption, and the impact on local communities. Key Points

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Complyance raises $20M to help companies manage risk and compliance

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Feb 11, 2026

Complyance raises $20M to help companies manage risk and compliance

Complyance, a startup focused on automating governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), just secured $20 million in funding. This investment highlights the growing demand for AI-powered solutions that can streamline complex regulatory processes and reduce the burden on enterprise GRC teams. Key Points

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How Microsoft's legal eagles wrangled Happy Days for Windows 95

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Feb 11, 2026

How Microsoft's legal eagles wrangled Happy Days for Windows 95

Before streaming services, OS vendors had to cut deals the old-fashioned way. Microsoft’s early efforts to showcase Windows multimedia capabilities meant negotiating directly with artists and, surprisingly, even TV stars like Henry Winkler. Key Points Microsoft secured rights to use Weezer's "Budd

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TikTok Launches Opt-In Local Feed Using Precise U.S. Location Data

Over 60 Software Vendors Issue Security Fixes Across Platforms

Fear Grows That AI Is Permanently Eliminating Jobs

Humanoid robot startup Apptronik has now raised $935M at a $5B+ valuation

Meridian raises $17 million to remake the agentic spreadsheet

How an 'Icepocalypse' Raises Questions About Meta's Data Center

Complyance raises $20M to help companies manage risk and compliance

How Microsoft's legal eagles wrangled Happy Days for Windows 95