Discord Enables In-Platform Purchases of Game Items Ahead of Possible IPO
Discord has introduced new commerce features that allow users to buy digital in-game items directly within the platform, a move that coincides with preparations for a potential initial public offering…
Mixpanel Data Breach Raises Concerns After Sparse Disclosure and OpenAI Fallout
A cybersecurity incident at analytics provider Mixpanel, disclosed just hours before the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday weekend, has prompted scrutiny over the company’s limited explanation of the breach and its impact…
Valentino Faces Backlash After Posting AI-Generated Ads for DeVain Handbag
Italian luxury fashion house Valentino is facing criticism after publishing artificial intelligence-generated adverts for its DeVain handbag, with social media users describing the campaign visuals and use of AI as…
San Francisco Files Lawsuit Against Major Food Companies Over Ultra-Processed Products
San Francisco has sued ten major food and beverage companies, accusing them of knowingly producing and marketing ultra-processed foods that the city says are linked to rising rates of serious…
Michael Jordan and Team Owners Take NASCAR to Trial Over Monopoly Claims
Michael Jordan has taken NASCAR to court, accusing the motorsports organizer of operating an illegal monopoly that he and other team owners say has suppressed competition and caused major financial…
Cities Move to Curb Growing Use of Large Cars as ‘Carspreading’ Draws Public Backlash
European cities are tightening controls on large vehicles as the growing size and weight of modern cars, a trend some critics describe as “carspreading,” draws pushback from authorities and residents,…
Bank of England Flags AI-Driven Market Valuation Risks in Financial Stability Report
The Bank of England has warned that the rapid rise in artificial intelligence-focused company valuations could face a sharp market correction, as it described stock prices in both the UK…
Airbus Inspects A320 Aircraft After Supplier Panel Quality Issue Identified
Airbus has begun inspecting a limited number of A320 aircraft after identifying a supplier quality issue involving metal panels, with up to around 600 planes potentially affected, according to the…
European Police Dismantle Crypto Mixer Used to Launder €1.3 Billion
A coalition of European law enforcement agencies coordinated by Europol announced Monday that it has shut down Cryptomixer, a cryptocurrency laundering service used heavily by cybercriminals. A Long-Running Money-Laundering OperationIn…
Nvidia Invests $2B in Synopsys to Accelerate GPU-Driven Chip Design
Investment Deepens Existing PartnershipNvidia is investing $2 billion into Synopsys, a leading provider of software and components used in chip design. The move expands their long-running collaboration at a time…
Rufus Helps Lift Amazon’s Black Friday Sales as AI Shopping Surges
Sensor Tower Data Shows Strong Uptake of Amazon’s AI ChatbotAmazon’s AI shopping assistant, Rufus, saw a sharp rise in use on Black Friday, according to new data from market intelligence…
Study Finds Knee Surgery Cancellations Have Cost the NHS More Than £15.5 Million
Research Highlights Frequency and Financial Impact of DelaysCancelling knee replacement surgeries is “unforgivable”, according to academics whose new research shows the scale of disruption and financial loss caused by last-minute…
German Green Hydrogen Firms Warn of Delays as Demand Fails to Match Supply
Electrolyser Production Outpaces Market DemandIn a quiet factory near Hamburg, industrial robots stand ready to assemble electrolysers at a pace that exceeds current demand. Quest One, which manufactures proton exchange…
Candy Kittens Set to Acquire UK Snack Brand Graze in Deal with Unilever
Unilever Moves to Sell Under-Performing Food BrandsCandy Kittens, the vegan sweets brand founded by British TV personality Jamie Laing, is set to acquire the UK snack company Graze through a…