Google’s Strategy in Nuclear Energy Could Transform Cryptocurrency Mining
The United States is on the cusp of a significant evolution in nuclear energy production with the development and imminent deployment of its first commercial small modular reactor (SMR). SMRs…
Riot Games Announces Layoffs on League of Legends Team
Riot Games has announced a new round of layoffs, this time affecting its League of Legends development team. The company’s co-founder, Marc Merrill, shared the news on X, explaining that…
Warren and Deaton Clash on Crypto Policies in First Massachusetts Senate Debate
The political landscape was charged as Senator Elizabeth Warren and Republican candidate John Deaton squared off in their first debate for the Massachusetts Senate seat. Held on October 15, the…
Bitcoin Achieves a Three-and-a-Half-Year Dominance Peak While Altcoins Lag
Bitcoin’s market dominance reached its highest level since April 2021, marking a significant milestone as its price surged to a 10-week high. On October 15th, during late trading, Bitcoin’s dominance…
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…