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Stalemate in House Ethics Committee Over Release of Matt Gaetz Report
On Wednesday, the House Ethics Committee convened in a closed session without reaching a consensus on whether to publicly disclose a detailed report of their extensive investigation into former Rep.…
HarperCollins’ Mystery AI Partner Identified as Microsoft
HarperCollins has partnered with Microsoft to license select nonfiction titles for artificial intelligence model training, according to Bloomberg. The deal, which spans three years, requires authors to opt in, ensuring…
Nvidia’s Blackwell Chips Lead AI Market Growth
Nvidia’s third-quarter performance exceeded Wall Street expectations, with the company reporting significant revenue growth fueled by robust demand for its artificial intelligence chips. The technology giant delivered $35.08 billion in…
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy Reveal Plans for the Department of Government Efficiency
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, newly appointed co-leads of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), have detailed their ambitious plan to reshape the federal government. Writing in The Wall Street…
Alphabet Cleared for $2 Billion Investment in Anthropic by UK Regulator
The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved Alphabet’s $2 billion investment in Anthropic, a San Francisco-based artificial intelligence startup developing large language models (LLMs) and the chatbot Claude.…
Launch of DeFi Vaults for BlackRock’s BUIDL by Securitize and Elixir
On November 19, Securitize and Elixir introduced a significant innovation in the realm of tokenized securities with the launch of a liquid staking token (LST) for BlackRock’s onchain money fund,…
Nvidia’s Stock Could See $300 Billion Swing After Earnings
Nvidia’s market value could experience a staggering $300 billion shift following its quarterly earnings report, set to release after markets close on Wednesday. According to U.S. options market data analyzed…
Collaboration Among Chainlink, Microsoft, and Banco Inter in Brazilian CBDC Pilot
The Banco Central do Brasil (BCB), the central bank of Brazil, has initiated the second phase of its Drex central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot, aimed at enhancing cross-border transactions…
ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode Arrives on the Web
OpenAI has expanded ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode to the web, bringing conversational capabilities to browsers. Kevin Weil, OpenAI’s chief product officer, announced the rollout on X, confirming that this feature…
California Court Holds DAO Participants Accountable Under Partnership Laws
On November 18, a landmark decision by Judge Vince Chhabria of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California set a significant legal precedent affecting members of decentralized…
Kadokawa Gains 19% After Sony Interest Surfaces
Kadokawa Corporation’s stock surged 19% during early trading in Tokyo on Wednesday, following a Reuters report that Sony is in discussions to acquire the Japanese publishing, anime, and gaming giant.…
Shaquille O’Neal Agrees to $11 Million Settlement in Astrals NFT Class Action
Former NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal recently finalized an $11 million settlement in a class action lawsuit concerning his promotion of the Astrals non-fungible token (NFT) collection. This legal resolution also…
Blackwell Chips in Focus as Nvidia Grapples with Supply Issues
Nvidia is poised to report third-quarter revenue of $33.13 billion, an 82.8% increase year-on-year, as analysts closely scrutinize the company’s performance. While this marks an impressive gain, it represents the…
Bluesky Hits 20 Million Users, Tripling in Three Months
Bluesky, the decentralized social platform, has surpassed 20 million users, nearly tripling its user base in the past three months. This milestone comes after a surge that saw the app…
Apple Warns Mac Users of Zero-Day Cyberattacks
Apple has issued urgent security updates addressing two zero-day vulnerabilities actively exploited in cyberattacks targeting Mac users. The updates, released Tuesday, include fixes for macOS, iPhones, and iPads, including devices…
Google’s Gemini Chatbot Can Now Remember You
Google has added a memory feature to its Gemini chatbot, allowing it to recall details about users’ preferences, work, and interests. The feature is currently rolling out to users of…
Biden Maintains Discretion on Trump During International Summits
President Joe Biden, in the aftermath of back-to-back international summits, finds himself navigating a precarious transition period with the looming presidency of Donald Trump. Throughout the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation…
Sony Eyes Kadokawa in Strategic Expansion Talks
Sony is in discussions to acquire Kadokawa, the Japanese media company behind the blockbuster video game Elden Ring, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The deal, if finalized,…
Trump Appoints Brendan Carr as FCC Chairman
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Brendan Carr as the new chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as reported by The New York Times. Carr, who has been a member…
SpaceX Launches Starship for Sixth Time with Trump Watching
SpaceX launched its Starship rocket for the sixth time on Tuesday, conducting another test in its ambitious development program. Joining the event in Texas was President-elect Donald Trump, who watched…