Rhode Island Social Services Hit by Major Cyberattack
A cyberattack on Rhode Island’s social services portal may have compromised the personal data of hundreds of thousands of residents, state officials announced. Governor Dan McKee’s office confirmed a “high…
Airbnb Tightens Its Grip with “Anti-Party Technology” for New Year’s Eve
Airbnb is stepping up its efforts to prevent unauthorized parties this holiday season. The company announced plans to deploy “anti-party technology” to block potentially disruptive bookings ahead of New Year’s…
Qualcomm PCs Face Criticism Over High Return Rates
Intel’s interim co-CEO Michelle Johnston Holthaus made sharp observations during Barclay’s Global Technology Conference yesterday, spotlighting concerns over Qualcomm’s laptops and the growing Arm ecosystem. She claimed that a significant…
Arizona Impersonator Allegedly Steals $300K in Crypto by Posing as Uber Driver
In Scottsdale, Arizona, a man was arrested after allegedly masquerading as an Uber driver to steal approximately $300,000 worth of cryptocurrency from two passengers. The incidents occurred outside the W…
MicroStrategy’s Saylor Hints at Bitcoin Acquisition Above $100K
Michael Saylor, the chief architect behind MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin investment strategy, recently suggested that the company has made another Bitcoin purchase—potentially its first at an average price exceeding $100,000. This hint…
Bitcoin Enters ‘Santa Claus Mode’ Amid Speculation of US Reserve Asset Status
On December 15th, Bitcoin’s price surged almost 5%, setting a new all-time high over $106,000 amid growing speculation about its potential role as a United States reserve asset. The cryptocurrency…
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…