Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Revive Biden’s Student Loan Debt Relief Initiative
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court rejected an emergency plea from the Biden administration aimed at reinstating its latest student loan debt relief strategy. This decision maintains a nationwide injunction put…
Nasdaq Seeks SEC Approval to Launch Bitcoin Index Options
Nasdaq, a prominent American stock exchange, is actively seeking regulatory approval from U.S. authorities to introduce options trading on a Bitcoin index. This move, announced on August 27, aims to…
Shein Reports Discovery of Child Labor in 2023 Supply Chain Audits
Shein, a leading online fashion retailer, uncovered two instances of child labor within its supply chain during the first three quarters of 2023. According to Shein’s latest sustainability report, these…
Buenos Aires High Schools Introduce Ethereum to Curriculum
Argentina’s Ministry of Education has taken a pioneering step by partnering with ETH Kipu to incorporate Ethereum and blockchain technology into the curriculum of Buenos Aires high schools. This collaboration…
HMD’s Retro Barbie Flip Phone Ready for U.S. Launch in October
HMD Global is set to release its Barbie-branded flip phone in October, a device that combines retro aesthetics with modern functionality at a price of $129. The Barbie Phone, preannounced…
Cerebras Introduces Affordable AI Solution to Rival Nvidia
Cerebras Systems has launched a new tool for AI developers that utilizes its large-scale chips to run applications, presenting a cost-effective alternative to industry leader Nvidia’s processors. The California-based startup’s…
TON Society Calls for Immediate Release of Pavel Durov in Open Letter to French Authorities
The Open Network Society (TON), an independent group advocating for the TON community, has issued a forceful open letter to French authorities demanding the immediate release of Pavel Durov, co-founder…
Meta to Discontinue Meta Spark Platform for Third-Party AR Effects
Meta Platforms announced that it will shut down its augmented reality (AR) studio, Meta Spark, which has been a vital tool for third-party creators to develop custom AR effects for…
Apple’s iPhone 16 ‘Glowtime’ Event Scheduled for September 9
Apple is gearing up for its iPhone 16 event on September 9, marking one of the most anticipated dates in the tech industry’s fall calendar. The event, set to begin…
Zuckerberg Reveals Government Pressure to Censor Covid-19 Content
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has expressed regret over bowing to what he claims was pressure from the U.S. government to censor certain content related to Covid-19 on Facebook and…
Assailant in Attempted Assassination of Trump Used Air-Conditioning Unit for Rooftop Access
In the wake of the harrowing attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life in July, new details have emerged about how the gunman accessed his firing position. A source close…
PayPal’s PYUSD Stablecoin Reaches $1 Billion Market Cap
PayPal‘s foray into the stablecoin market has reached a significant milestone with its US dollar-pegged stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), surpassing a total market capitalization of $1 billion. This achievement underscores…
OpenAI, Adobe and Microsoft Back California’s AI Content Labeling Bill
OpenAI, Adobe, and Microsoft have shown support for a California bill, AB 3211, which would require tech companies to label AI-generated content with watermarks, according to letters obtained by TechCrunch.…
Samsung SDI, GM Agree on $3.5 Billion EV Battery Facility in US
Samsung SDI, a South Korean battery maker, has finalized an agreement with General Motors (GM) to build a joint electric vehicle (EV) battery factory in Indiana, USA. The two companies…
Rhodium Enterprises Seeks Bankruptcy Protection Amid Financial Struggles
Rhodium Enterprises, a prominent Bitcoin mining firm, has filed for voluntary bankruptcy under Chapter 11 at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. This move comes…
Lyft Now Offers Pet Rides to Make Traveling with Pets Easier
Lyft has introduced a new feature called “Pet Rides,” which allows passengers to bring their pets along while using the ride-hailing service. This feature, launched in conjunction with National Dog…
All Eyes on Nvidia as Critical Earnings Report Approaches
Nvidia, the leading chipmaker, has become a critical focus in the tech industry, labeled by some as the world’s “most important stock.” This heightened attention is largely due to its…
Sharp Increase in Bitcoin Millionaires as Cryptocurrency Wealth Grows
Over the past year, the world has witnessed a dramatic increase in the number of Bitcoin millionaires, with statistics showing a 111% rise. This surge has resulted in 85,000 individuals…
Luca Maestri Steps Down as Apple CFO Next Year
Apple announced today that Chief Financial Officer Luca Maestri will step down from his role at the beginning of next year, transitioning to lead Apple’s corporate services team. Kevan Parekh,…
Uber Faces Record €290 Million Fine Over Data Transfer Violations
Uber has been fined €290 million ($324 million) by the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) for improperly transferring European driver data to the United States without adequate safeguards. This is…