OpenAI Announces Plan to Become Public Benefit Corporation
OpenAI has confirmed its plans to restructure as a for-profit entity, officially announcing a transition that has been the subject of speculation for months. The company says it will transform…
Trump Endorses H-1B Visa Program Amidst Internal MAGA Controversy
President-elect Donald Trump recently expressed his support for the H-1B visa program during a period of heated debate within his MAGA base over the role of foreign tech workers in…
CES 2025 Brings AMD, NVIDIA, and Hyundai to the Las Vegas Spotlight
Tech enthusiasts and innovators are gearing up for CES 2025, set to kick off shortly after New Year’s Day in Las Vegas. The annual tech extravaganza promises an exciting lineup…
Apple Teases Mystery Event for Apple TV+ on January 4–5
Apple has teased an upcoming Apple TV+ event set for January 4 and 5, as reported by MacRumors. In a series of social media posts, the company encouraged viewers to…
Strive Asset Management Files for Innovative ‘Bitcoin Bond’ ETF
Strive, an asset management firm founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, has submitted a proposal to U.S. regulators to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that will invest in convertible bonds issued by…
Brazil’s Potential Self-Custodial Stablecoin Ban May Spur Decentralization
Brazil is on the brink of a significant regulatory shift with the Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) proposing to ban stablecoin transactions to self-custodial wallets like MetaMask or Trezor. This…
Spotify Denies Drake’s Claims of Boosting Kendrick Lamar’s Streams
Spotify has responded sharply to legal claims by Drake, who alleged the streaming platform and Universal Music Group (UMG) artificially boosted Kendrick Lamar’s track “Not Like Us.” The platform dismissed…
Hertz Offers Renters a Chance to Buy Their EVs
Hertz has begun contacting electric vehicle (EV) renters with offers to purchase their rental cars at prices reflecting its used car sales program. Renters of vehicles such as the Tesla…
Lyft Challenges San Francisco Over $100 Million Tax Dispute
Lyft has accused San Francisco of overcharging $100 million in taxes between 2019 and 2023, claiming the city miscalculated its gross receipts by including driver compensation as part of the…
White House Investigates Alleged Unfair Practices in China’s Semiconductor Industry
The White House has directed the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) to investigate China’s semiconductor industry for potential anti-competitive practices. This move stems from allegations that China’s policies…
Memecoins Dominate Crypto Investor Interest in 2024
This year, memecoins have captivated the cryptocurrency community, securing nearly a third of all investor interest according to a recent study by CoinGecko. As speculative tokens, memecoins have both soared…
Montenegro Court Denies Do Kwon’s Extradition Appeal
Montenegro’s Constitutional Court has recently rejected an appeal by Korean cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon against his extradition, as reported by Korea JoongAng Daily. This decision unanimously upheld an earlier court…
Misrated Apps on App Store Raise Child Safety Concerns
Child safety groups Heat Initiative and ParentsTogether Action have raised concerns about Apple’s App Store policies, highlighting over 200 apps rated as appropriate for young children despite containing content deemed…
Canadian Ministers Travel to Palm Beach for Discussions with Trump’s Team
Two of Canada’s top Cabinet ministers are making their way to Palm Beach, Florida, for critical discussions on border security and trade with representatives of the incoming administration of President-elect…
OpenAI Services Face Second Major Outage in December
OpenAI experienced its second major service outage this December, impacting ChatGPT, Sora, and its developer-facing API. The outage began on Thursday at 11 a.m. PT and persisted for over four…
Bluesky Launches Trending Topics in Test Phase
Bluesky has begun testing a trending topics feature on its platform, providing users a glimpse into popular discussions. The feature, introduced on Christmas, is available globally on both the desktop…
Apple Takes a Stand in Google’s Antitrust Battle Over $20 Billion Search Engine Deal
Apple has stepped into Google’s high-stakes antitrust trial, aiming to defend its billion-dollar revenue-sharing agreement with the search giant, according to Reuters. This arrangement ensures Google remains the default search…
Passengers Share Alarming Experiences in Waymo Robotaxis
Waymo’s driverless taxis are encountering unexpected roadblocks—not from technology, but from humans. As The Washington Post reports, some passengers have faced harassment and safety concerns that highlight the challenges of…
YouTube Begins Efforts to Remove Misleading Videos in India
YouTube is set to crack down on videos with misleading titles and thumbnails, beginning its efforts in India. The platform, known for its vast library of user-generated content, aims to…