U.S. House Approves Bill to Ban or Sell TikTok
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a revised bill that could potentially lead to the ban of TikTok or necessitate its sale by ByteDance, the app’s Chinese parent company.…
Bitwise CEO Forecasts Surge in Bitcoin ETF Investments by Wealth Management Firms
Hunter Horsley, CEO of Bitwise, anticipates a significant uptick in Bitcoin ETF holdings among wealth management firms, particularly in the wake of the recent Bitcoin halving event, which traditionally fuels…
Tesla Issues Recall for 3,878 Cybertrucks Due to Defective Accelerator Pedal
Tesla has initiated a voluntary recall of 3,878 Cybertruck vehicles following a “trapped pedal” issue that gained attention through a TikTok video posted by a vehicle owner. The issue, first…
Uber and Nvidia-backed Serve Robotics Hits Public Market with $40M IPO
Serve Robotics, the sidewalk robot delivery company backed by Uber and Nvidia, made its public market debut on Thursday, 18th April, trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker “SERV” with…
Bitcoin Maintains Stability Following Its Fourth Halving Event
On Friday, Bitcoin experienced its fourth halving, a significant event in the cryptocurrency’s lifecycle that adjusts the rate at which new coins are generated. Despite the potential for volatility, Bitcoin…
LinkedIn Experimenting Premium Company Page Subscription with AI-Assisted Content Creation
LinkedIn has initiated a test phase for a new service targeting small and medium businesses, introducing the Premium Company Page subscription aimed at enhancing their visibility and engagement on the…
Malwarebytes Strengthens Consumer Privacy with New Digital Tools
Malwarebytes has recently launched a new version of its Digital Footprint Portal tool, which is designed to help users identify and address potential security risks related to their personal data.…
Canada Sets Early Implementation of Global Crypto Tax Reporting Standards
Canada is poised to adopt the international Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) by 2026, according to a recent supplement to the country’s 2024 annual budget. This proactive measure places Canada ahead…
Generative AI’s Potential in Healthcare Questioned
Generative AI, a rapidly advancing technology capable of generating and analyzing diverse data formats such as images, texts, and videos, is progressively making inroads into the healthcare sector. This technological…
The Aquaculture Innovator Embraces Innovative AI for Eco-friendly Fish Farming
In a bid to revolutionize the aquaculture landscape, The Fish Farmer, a prominent Singapore-based aquaculture company, has implemented cutting-edge technologies to enhance its fish farming practices. Led by Malcolm Ong,…
X Offer Incentives for Brands to Join Verified Organizations
This week, X (formerly Twitter) introduced a promotional campaign aimed at incentivizing brands to enroll in its Verified Organizations service by offering ad credits equivalent to the subscription cost. Brands…
TikTok Commences Trial Version of TikTok Notes in Canada and Australia
TikTok has launched a new app called TikTok Notes, positioning itself as a direct competitor to Instagram. This app, now available for download via the Google Play Store and Apple…
Sen. Lummis Advocates for Circle Over Tether Amid Proposed U.S. Stablecoin Regulations
Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), a co-author of the latest bill aimed at regulating stablecoins in the U.S., highlighted potential regulatory advantages for Circle Internet Financial compared to Tether, given the…
Kickstarter Adds “Late Pledges” to Boost Post-Campaign Fundraising
Kickstarter has introduced a new feature, “late pledges,” which enables crowdfunding campaigns to continue collecting funds even after their official conclusion. This innovation, announced on Wednesday, April 17th, allows backers…
Hinge Health, A Virtual Physical Therapy Provider, Reduces Its Workforce By 10%
Virtual physical therapy provider Hinge Health has recently laid off approximately 10% of its workforce, according to exclusive information obtained by TechCrunch. The Decision Behind the Layoffs The nine-year-old company,…
Meta Launches Llama 3, Asserting Its Position Among the Premier Open Models Available
Meta has unveiled the Llama 3 family of generative AI models, marking a significant advancement in their open AI model offerings. The release includes two models, the Llama 3 8B…
Tether CEO Stresses Importance of Competition in Stablecoin Market for Regulatory Engagement
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, speaking at Paris Blockchain Week, highlighted the significance of Ripple’s decision to launch its own stablecoin, noting that this move could enhance the legitimacy of the…
TikTok Tests AI Avatars for Advertising
TikTok is reportedly developing a new AI feature that could potentially change the advertising landscape on its platform by introducing virtual influencers capable of reading advertiser-generated scripts. This move could…
Ore Project’s Creator Suggests Incentives for Testnet Participation to Mitigate Solana Congestion
Hardhat Chad, the pseudonymous creator behind the Ore project, has put forward a proposal to the Solana Foundation suggesting the implementation of rewards to enhance testnet activity amid recent network…
Apex Legends Tournament Disruption Ends with Security Patch
A hacker, known by the alias Destroyer2009, recently declared the end of a significant exploit in the popular battle royale game Apex Legends, which had caused considerable disruption during an…