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Amazon Mandates Return to Office, Ending Remote Work

Amazon has announced a stricter return-to-office policy, requiring corporate employees to work in the office five days a week starting in 2025. This decision, outlined in a memo by CEO…

Intel Edged Out by AMD in PlayStation 6 Chip Race

Intel was reportedly close to winning the contract to design the chip for Sony’s upcoming PlayStation 6, according to a report from Reuters. Despite strong competition from AMD, which has…

Apple Pauses iPadOS 18 Update for M4 iPad Pros Due to Bricking Issues

Apple has temporarily halted the rollout of the iPadOS 18 update for M4 iPad Pros due to reports of devices becoming unresponsive after the installation. The company has stopped signing…

Microsoft and BlackRock Form $100 Billion AI Infrastructure Partnership

Microsoft and BlackRock have embarked on a groundbreaking collaboration, joining forces to form a group of companies aimed at raising up to $100 billion. The funds will develop data centers…

OpenAI Restructures Safety Oversight, Removes Altman from Committee

OpenAI has significantly revamped its safety and security practices, introducing a new independent board oversight committee. This major shift marks a departure from the previous structure, with CEO Sam Altman…

Snap Unveils New AR Glasses Amid Struggles in Ad Business

Snap on Tuesday, September 17, introduced its fifth-generation augmented reality glasses, Spectacles, designed to overlay digital graphics onto the real world. These glasses are currently only accessible to developers who…

Chinese Tech Firms Target Nvidia’s Dominance in AI Chip Market

China is making significant strides toward reducing its reliance on U.S. semiconductor technology, particularly amid increasing sanctions from Washington. With the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and foundational models,…

Standard Chartered Launches Crypto Custody Services in UAE with BTC and ETH

Standard Chartered has officially introduced its cryptocurrency custody services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The bank’s new offering will initially focus on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), the top…

Young Consumers Show Diminishing Interest in Traditional Blockchain Loyalty Programs

The landscape of blockchain loyalty rewards programs is evolving rapidly as the Web3 and decentralized application (DApp) sectors mature. Despite these advances, the most sought-after consumer demographic—young adults—demonstrates a growing…

Microsoft Plans New Windows Security Platform to Prevent Future Outages

Microsoft is taking steps to prevent future security issues like the one caused by CrowdStrike in July, where a faulty software update led to a widespread Windows outage. During a…

Ethereum Name Service Integrated with PayPal and Venmo for Crypto Transfers

On September 10, ENS Labs announced a new integration that will enable users of Venmo and PayPal to transfer cryptocurrency using Ethereum Name Service (ENS) names. This development is poised…

Microsoft Announces 650 Additional Layoffs in Xbox Division

Microsoft has laid off another 650 employees from its Xbox division, marking the latest round of job cuts linked to its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. According to an internal memo…

Brazilian Bank Nubank Halts Trading of Native Crypto Token After 97% Decline in Value

Nubank, one of the largest crypto banks in Latin America and backed by Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway, has suspended trading of its native cryptocurrency, Nucoin, effective immediately. This decision follows…

Meta, Snap, and TikTok Join Forces to Tackle Suicide and Self-Harm Content

Meta, Snap, and TikTok have partnered to launch a new initiative aimed at curbing the spread of suicide and self-harm content on their platforms. The program, named Thrive, is designed…

Oura Strengthens Its Health Platform with Veri Acquisition

Oura has announced the acquisition of Veri, a Finnish startup known for its metabolic health product, marking a significant development in the health hardware space. Veri, recognized for providing insights…

Oracle Stock Surges 49% This Year as Ellison Nears Bezos in Wealth

Oracle has emerged as a standout performer among large-cap tech stocks this year, trailing only Nvidia in gains, as Larry Ellison’s cloud-centric strategy has propelled the company forward. Following a…

Atomic Wallet Secures Dismissal in Class Action Lawsuit Following $100M Hack

In a notable legal development, a United States federal judge has dismissed a class-action lawsuit against Atomic Wallet, an Estonian cryptocurrency firm, due to insufficient jurisdictional grounds. The dismissal, ordered…

Google Begins Deleting Inactive Gmail Accounts

Google has begun enforcing its policy to delete inactive Gmail accounts, a move aimed at enhancing user security. Accounts that haven’t been used for two years are being targeted for…

US Authorities Shut Down Over 350 Websites Selling Illegal Gun Parts from China

U.S. authorities announced the seizure of more than 350 websites selling gun silencers and parts from China, which were being used to convert semiautomatic pistols into fully automatic machine guns.…

Partisan Divisions Emerge in Congress During First Hearing on Decentralized Finance

The first-ever Congressional hearing dedicated to decentralized finance (DeFi) showcased stark divisions along party lines, revealing deep-seated concerns and differing visions for the future of digital finance. The House Financial…