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Foxconn Announces Speaker Lineup Including Nvidia, Google, and BMW Execs

Executives from major companies, including Nvidia, Google, and BMW, are set to speak at Foxconn’s annual tech day forum next week, according to a statement by the world’s largest contract…

Surge in DeFi Market Fueled by Federal Reserve Cuts, Chinese Economic Policy, and Leading Protocols

Apollo Crypto, an investment management firm specializing in digital assets, recently released a comprehensive report that highlights the potential for a second wave of growth in the decentralized finance (DeFi)…

September Crypto Hacks Surpass $120 Million, Centralized Exchanges Hit Hard

Cumulative losses from cryptocurrency hacks exceeded $120 million in September 2024, making it the second-lowest monthly loss from hacks this year, following April. Centralized exchanges remain prime targets for hackers,…

Tesla Stops Selling Its Cheapest Model 3

Tesla has discontinued the sale of its most affordable vehicle, the Model 3 Standard Range Rear-Wheel Drive, previously priced at $39,000. This version is no longer available in Tesla’s online…

Ripple CEO on SEC Appeal: “We’ll Fight in Court for as Long as We Need”

Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple Labs, has pledged to contest the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in court following the regulator’s announcement that it would appeal a district…

OpenAI Raises $6.6 Billion, Reaching $157 Billion Valuation

OpenAI has raised $6.6 billion in its latest funding round, valuing the company at $157 billion. Thrive Capital, a key investor in OpenAI, led the round, with contributions from major…

Bitwise Files Form S-1 for First XRP ETF with US SEC

Cryptocurrency asset manager Bitwise has officially submitted a Form S-1 filing for the first spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This move…

eBay Removes Seller Fees for UK Domestic Sales

eBay has announced that starting today, UK consumer-to-consumer (C2C) sellers will no longer need to pay selling fees for any domestic sales. The company had initially tested a fee-free model…

Biden Tours Carolinas While Harris Visits Georgia to Assess Hurricane Helene Damage

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris undertook separate tours on Wednesday to assess the catastrophic damage inflicted by Hurricane Helene, which has claimed at least 183 lives. Their…

Oracle plans major $6.5 billion cloud investment in Malaysia

Oracle plans to invest over $6.5 billion to establish its first public cloud region in Malaysia, marking one of the largest single technology investments in the country to date. This…

Sonos Reveals Plan to Fix App and Win Back Users

Sonos is working to recover from the negative impact of its troubled app relaunch earlier this year, which caused major frustrations for users and led to significant internal challenges for…

Google commits $1 billion to build data center and boost AI growth in Thailand

Google announced Monday a $1 billion investment in Thailand, equivalent to 36 billion Thai baht, aimed at establishing a new data center and expanding cloud infrastructure within the country. This…

Bitcoin-Curious Michael Dell Sells $1.2 Billion Worth of Dell Stock

Michael Dell, the founder and CEO of Dell Technologies (DELL), recently sold 10 million shares of his company, amounting to approximately $1.22 billion, marking his second significant sale in September.…

Bitcoin Miner Claims Judge and Prosecutor Targeted Firm with Noise Laws

A Bitcoin mining company is suing an Arkansas County judge and prosecutor, alleging selective enforcement of noise regulations aimed specifically at crypto firms. NewRays, a crypto mining company, filed a…

Cruise Faces $1.5 Million Fine For Not Reporting Pedestrian Dragging Incident in Full Detail

Cruise, the autonomous vehicle division of General Motors, has been fined $1.5 million by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for failing to fully disclose the details of an…

Hashdex Submits Amended S-1 Filing for Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF

Asset manager Hashdex has recently submitted an amended registration filing for its proposed exchange-traded fund (ETF), which aims to create a comprehensive cryptocurrency portfolio. This submission, disclosed in a regulatory…

Trump Tells Rally That Kamala Harris ‘Wouldn’t Have Won The Apprentice’

Donald Trump embraced his persona from reality television during a rally in Waunakee, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, asserting to voters in this critical swing state that his Democratic opponent, Vice President…

Men Stop Waymo Car in the Street to Catcall Female Passenger

Two men in San Francisco stalled a Waymo driverless taxi by standing in front of the vehicle and refusing to move, attempting to catcall a female passenger inside. The incident,…

Ford Boosts EV Appeal with Free Home Charging Installation

Ford has introduced the Ford Power Promise program, offering new electric vehicle (EV) buyers a free home charger and standard installation. This initiative is designed to encourage consumers still uncertain…

NFT Sales Hit Lowest Monthly Volume Since 2021

Non-fungible token (NFT) sales continued to decline in September, as the monthly sales volumes for digital collectibles failed to rebound. This trend marks a concerning phase for the NFT market,…