SpaceX Files Lawsuit After California Denies Increased Rocket Launches
SpaceX has filed a lawsuit against the California Coastal Commission (CCC) after the state agency rejected its proposal to increase rocket launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara…
Google Asks Court to Delay Play Store Changes During Epic Appeal
Google has requested the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to temporarily halt a ruling that compels the company to open its Play Store to third-party competitors while it appeals an…
Over 90% of Salvadorans Refrain from Bitcoin Transactions
Despite the pioneering move by El Salvador to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, the majority of Salvadorans have not embraced the cryptocurrency for everyday transactions. A recent survey conducted by…
Instagram introduces profile cards to help users find new friends
Instagram has introduced “profile cards,” allowing users and creators to more easily connect and make new friends on the platform. These cards will feature profile pictures, links, music, and even…
Former Palantir CISO Dane Stuckey Now Leading Security at OpenAI
Dane Stuckey, formerly the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Palantir, has joined OpenAI to lead its security operations alongside Matt Knight, OpenAI’s current head of security. Stuckey made the…
Vitalik Buterin Considered a Surprising Contender for the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics
Economists Tyler Cowen and Alex Tabarrok, founders of the popular economics blog Marginal Revolution, recently discussed potential candidates for the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics during an episode of their…
Vance Disputes Trump’s 2020 Election Loss When Pressed by Reporters
Since being named Donald Trump’s running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance has consistently dodged direct questions about the legitimacy of the 2020 election results. Focused on future political ambitions, Vance…
New YouTube Update Enhances Playback Speeds and Playlist Collaboration
YouTube has introduced several updates across its mobile, web, and TV platforms, enhancing user experience with new playback speed controls, collaborative playlists, and improved design features. The latest update allows…
Amazon Targets Carbon-Free Energy with Small Modular Reactors
Amazon has announced its involvement in developing small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear power technology through three new agreements, joining the growing number of tech companies seeking advanced nuclear solutions to…
Adobe Announces Major AI Updates Across Photoshop, Illustrator, and More at Max Conference
Adobe has unveiled its new Firefly Video Model at the Adobe Max conference, signaling a deeper integration of generative AI into its suite of creative tools. This model, designed for…
Tesla Relocates $765 Million in Bitcoin to Mysterious Wallets
Tesla, the renowned electric vehicle manufacturer, has recently shifted its entire Bitcoin holdings, valued at over $765 million, to several untraceable wallets. This significant move involved Tesla transferring approximately 11,500…
Sebastian Bubeck Departs Microsoft to Join OpenAI
Sebastian Bubeck, a prominent figure in Microsoft’s artificial intelligence research, has left the company to join OpenAI, marking a major shift in the AI research landscape. This departure was first…
2024: A Landmark Year for Cryptocurrency Market Maturation
The cryptocurrency landscape has undergone significant maturation in 2024, as detailed in a comprehensive report released on October 15 by Coinbase and Glassnode. This year has been marked by a…
The New York Times Demands Perplexity AI Stop Using Its Content
The New York Times has escalated its legal battles with generative AI companies, this time targeting Perplexity AI, an Amazon-backed startup, for allegedly using its content without permission. According to…
Intel and AMD join forces to tackle competition from Arm
Intel and AMD announced on Tuesday they are joining forces to ensure software compatibility across their x86 chips, in response to growing competition from Arm Holdings. Intel, which developed the…
Paxos Launches New Stablecoin Payment Platform in Partnership with Stripe
Paxos, the blockchain firm behind the Pax Dollar stablecoin, is making strides to expand stablecoin adoption in the payments industry through its innovative enterprise-grade infrastructure. The company has launched a…
Ledger Users Targeted by Malicious ‘Clear Signing’ Phishing Email
A new wave of scam emails is specifically targeting Ledger users in an attempt to steal their cryptocurrency holdings. These phishing emails aim to deceive users into activating a bogus…
Grayscale Adds DOGE, Worldcoin to List of 35 Potential Crypto Products
Crypto asset manager Grayscale has broadened its scope by adding 35 altcoins, including Dogecoin, Worldcoin, Pyth, and Rune, to its list of assets “under consideration” for future investment products. This…
Harris Critiques Trump for Allegedly Sending Putin Covid Tests ‘When Black People Were Dying Every Day by the Hundreds’
As she intensifies her outreach to Black voters, Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on a popular Black radio program Tuesday, expressing her openness to slavery reparations and criticizing former President…
Threads Now Shows When Users Are Active Online
Meta is rolling out a new “activity status” feature on Threads that will let users see when others are online. This new function is intended to enhance real-time engagement on…