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Anticipated 9% Growth in Bitcoin ‘Shrimp’ Wallets

As Bitcoin surpasses the landmark price of $100,000, an interesting trend is emerging among the so-called “shrimp” investors—individuals who hold less than one Bitcoin. These investors are set to expand…

Texas Sues New York Doctor Over Abortion Pills Prescribed via Telemedicine

Texas filed a lawsuit against Dr. Margaret Daley Carpenter, a New York physician, for prescribing abortion pills via telemedicine to a Texas resident, marking a significant legal clash between the…

Senator Bernie Sanders Advocates for Biden to Seriously Consider Pre-emptive Pardons

On a recent episode of NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Senator Bernie Sanders vehemently criticized President-elect Donald Trump’s comments about incarcerating members of the House January 6 Committee. Describing Trump’s…

Klarna’s Workforce Strategy Highlights AI’s Role but Leaves Room for Humans

Klarna’s CEO, Sebastian Siemiatkowski, recently spotlighted artificial intelligence as a transformative force reshaping the workforce. Speaking to Bloomberg TV, Siemiatkowski claimed the fintech company had effectively halted hiring due to…

Meta Joins Elon Musk in Opposing OpenAI’s Shift to For-Profit Status

Meta Platforms has urged California Attorney General Rob Bonta to block OpenAI’s transition from a nonprofit to a for-profit organization. The move aligns Meta with Elon Musk, who has already…

Apple Reportedly Eyeing Foldable iPhone and iPad Launches in Coming Years

Apple appears to be advancing into the foldable device market with plans for a foldable iPhone and a giant foldable iPad, according to multiple reports. Known for its deliberate approach…

TikTok Shop Goes Live in Spain for In-App Purchases

TikTok’s e-commerce venture, TikTok Shop, is officially launching in Spain. Announced Tuesday, this marks the start of the platform’s expanded rollout across Europe. With the U.S. market facing regulatory uncertainties,…

El Salvador Expands Global Crypto Collaborations Beyond Argentina

El Salvador has recently forged a significant partnership with Argentina to bolster the digital asset sectors in both countries. This collaboration is part of El Salvador’s broader strategy to lead…

Anybotics Raises $60M to Expand Autonomous Robots in the United States

Swiss robotics company Anybotics has closed its Series B funding round with an additional $60 million, bringing the total to $110 million. This investment, announced 18 months after the first…

Elon Musk Confirms SpaceX Headquarters Will Be in Starbase Texas

Elon Musk announced on Thursday via social media platform X that SpaceX’s headquarters will now officially be located in Starbase, Texas. The move marks another significant relocation for the billionaire,…

Google Commits $20 Billion to Renewable Energy for AI Expansion

Google is investing $20 billion in renewable energy to power its expanding AI operations. Partnering with renewable energy developer Intersect Power and investment fund TPG Rise Climate, the company plans…

Intel Leaders Discuss Possible Manufacturing Spinoff

Intel’s newly appointed co-CEOs, Michelle Johnston Holthaus and David Zinsner, acknowledged on Thursday that the company might have to divest its manufacturing operations if a critical chipmaking technology, 18A, slated…

ServiceTitan Shares Jump 42 Percent in Market Debut

Shares of ServiceTitan surged 42% in their Nasdaq debut on Thursday, valuing the cloud-based software firm at nearly $9 billion. The Glendale, California-based company, which offers software solutions for HVAC…

Waymo Robotaxi Faces Roundabout Trouble in San Francisco

A Waymo robotaxi made headlines after getting stuck in a peculiar situation: endlessly looping through a roundabout. The incident, captured in a viral video circulating on social media, highlighted an…

Meta Introduces AI Model to Transform Metaverse Experiences

Meta has unveiled Meta Motivo, an artificial intelligence model designed to bring more human-like motion to digital agents in the Metaverse. The model, announced on Thursday, addresses key challenges in…

YouTube Brings AI Auto-Dubbing to More Creators

YouTube’s AI-driven auto-dubbing tool is now accessible to hundreds of thousands of creators in the YouTube Partner Program, expanding beyond its initial limited release in mid-2023. Designed for channels producing…

Vancouver City Council Approves Motion to Pursue Bitcoin Integration

The Vancouver City Council has approved a pioneering motion to explore the integration of Bitcoin into the city’s financial framework, signaling a potential shift towards establishing Vancouver as a “Bitcoin-friendly…

Amazon Joins Online Car Sales with Hyundai Partnership

Amazon has officially entered the online car sales market, launching Amazon Autos, a platform where customers can browse, finance, and purchase new Hyundai vehicles. The service is available in 48…

China Faces Pressure to Innovate Semiconductor Design Amid US Restrictions

China faces an urgent need to innovate in semiconductor design to stay competitive in the global market, according to Wei Shaojun, a leading expert on semiconductors. Speaking at the China…

Democrats Wrestle with Strategic Response to Trump’s Unpredictable Tactics

In the wake of Donald Trump‘s recent electoral success, Democratic leaders are grappling with how to recalibrate their strategy as they transition to the minority in Congress. During various gatherings,…