Walmart Finalizes $2.3 Billion Acquisition of Vizio
Walmart has officially completed its $2.3 billion acquisition of Vizio, marking a major step in the retail giant’s push to grow its connected TV advertising business. The all-cash deal, initially…
Schneider Electric and Nvidia Team Up to Create AI Data Center Cooling Systems
Schneider Electric, the French electrical equipment giant, is collaborating with Nvidia to create advanced cooling systems for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. These systems will support Nvidia’s flagship servers, set…
Amazon Music’s “2024 Delivered” Is Here to Compete with Spotify Wrapped
Amazon Music has officially entered the year-end recap game with its new feature, 2024 Delivered. Launched on Tuesday, the tool offers a detailed look at user listening habits, including top…
Apple Music Replay 2024 Now Available in the App
Apple Music’s Replay 2024 is here, giving users a detailed breakdown of their streaming habits. This year, Replay is available directly in the Apple Music app for users on iOS…
Expect a Rise in Crypto Phishing Scams During the Holiday Shopping Season
As the Christmas holiday shopping season approaches, cybersecurity experts are raising alarms about an expected surge in crypto phishing attacks. According to a recent analysis by Scam Sniffer, a platform…
Trade Tensions Deepen as China Questions Safety of U.S. Semiconductors
Chinese companies have been advised to reconsider purchasing U.S. semiconductor products, with top industry associations declaring on Tuesday that American chips are “no longer safe.” The coordinated statements, issued by…
XRP Ledger Slashes Base Reserve Requirement by 90% to Foster Greater Accessibility
On December 2nd, the XRP Ledger implemented a significant reduction in its base reserve requirements, lowering the threshold from 10 XRP ($25.60 at current prices) to just 1 XRP ($2.56).…
Lip-Bu Tan Emerges as Key Candidate in Intel’s CEO Hunt
Intel has begun its search for a new CEO, evaluating several external candidates, including semiconductor industry veteran and former board member Lip-Bu Tan. This follows the departure of Pat Gelsinger,…
Coinbase to Sever Ties with Law Firms Employing Former Anti-Crypto Regulators
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has taken a firm stance against law firms that employ individuals previously involved in anti-crypto regulatory actions. Armstrong expressed his concerns through a post on X…
US Urges Stronger Encryption Amid Chinese Telecom Hacking Allegations
A senior U.S. cybersecurity official has issued a clear recommendation to Americans: embrace encryption to secure their communications. Jeff Greene, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure…
Spotify Wrapped Underwhelms Fans with Lack of Creativity
Spotify’s annual Wrapped feature, eagerly awaited by users each year, has drawn criticism in 2024 for falling short of expectations. While typically celebrated for its creative and interactive data insights,…
Microsoft Faces UK Lawsuit Over Cloud Pricing Practices
Microsoft is facing a lawsuit in the U.K. over allegations that it has been unfairly overcharging customers who use its Windows Server software on rival cloud platforms, including Amazon Web…
Meta Reports AI Content Makes Up Less Than 1% of Election Misinformation
Warnings about generative AI fueling election misinformation in 2024 ultimately did not materialize as feared, according to Meta. The tech giant stated that AI-generated content accounted for less than 1%…
Crypto Exchange Volumes Surge to Three-Year High in November Following Trump’s Election Victory
November saw cryptocurrency exchange volumes reach a three-year peak, largely propelled by Donald Trump’s victory in the United States presidential election, which ignited expectations of more favorable cryptocurrency regulations. Data…
Concerns Over Pete Hegseth’s Drinking Habits Emerge from Fox News Colleagues
Pete Hegseth, recently designated as President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, has reportedly had issues with alcohol that concerned his colleagues at Fox News. This information comes from 10…
US Escalates Crackdown on China’s Chip Industry with Export Restrictions
The United States on Monday announced a comprehensive set of restrictions targeting China’s semiconductor industry. The measures, introduced by the Commerce Department, aim to curb China’s advancements in chipmaking and…
Alex Mashinsky Reaches Plea Deal on Two Charges
Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky has reached a plea agreement with U.S. prosecutors following an unsuccessful attempt by his legal team to dismiss charges in his criminal indictment. During a…
Uber launches Shikara boat rides on Dal Lake
Uber has launched a new boat-hailing service in India, offering tourists the chance to ride the iconic Shikara boats on Dal Lake in Kashmir. These brightly colored wooden boats, adorned…
GoBlue App Launches, Brings Analytics Tracking to Bluesky Users
GoBlue, a new iOS app, is stepping in to fill a void in the Bluesky ecosystem, offering users the ability to track analytics on the rapidly growing social network. With…
OpenAI Explores Potential for Ads Amid Financial Pressures
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is considering the introduction of advertising as a revenue stream, according to comments from its CFO Sarah Friar in an interview with the Financial Times.…