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Instagram Introduces Scheduled DMs Feature for Users Worldwide

Instagram users can now schedule direct messages (DMs) to be sent at a specific time, a feature designed to enhance communication for creators, brands, and regular users alike. Meta confirmed…

Elon Musk Opens Texas Preschool to Reimagine Education

Elon Musk, known for reshaping industries and stirring public debate, is now setting his sights on education. In Bastrop, Texas—a growing hub for Musk’s business operations—the billionaire is funding a…

Meta’s Threads Reaches 300 Million Monthly Users

Threads, Meta’s Twitter-like platform, has hit 100 million daily active users and surpassed 300 million monthly active users, according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg. It’s the first time Meta has shared…

TikTok Asks Supreme Court to Step In As Ban Approaches

TikTok is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to step in as it faces a January 19 deadline that could force the app to shut down in the United States. In…

Canada’s Finance Minister Resigns Amid US Trade Challenges

Chrystia Freeland, the Deputy Prime Minister to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, recently announced her decision to resign as Canada’s Finance Minister. This move comes after being offered another cabinet…

Crypto Investment Products Log 10th Week of Consecutive Inflows, Totalling $3.2 Billion

The enthusiasm for cryptocurrency investments continues unabated, with Bitcoin reaching new heights and crypto investment products marking their tenth consecutive week of inflows. According to the latest data from CoinShares,…

OpenAI Rolls Out ChatGPT Search to All Users

OpenAI’s AI-powered web search tool, ChatGPT Search, is now available to all ChatGPT users, extending its previously exclusive features to free-tier subscribers. The company announced the broader rollout during its…

Apple’s New Feature Will Let Airlines Track Lost Luggage Using AirTag Locations

United Airlines, Air Canada, and Aer Lingus now offer travelers a new way to track lost luggage with Apple AirTags. By using Apple’s “Share Item Location” feature, available on devices…

Bitcoin to Gold Ratio Achieves New Record as BTC Price Soars

The Bitcoin to gold ratio, a critical metric assessing Bitcoin’s value relative to gold, reached a historic peak as Bitcoin’s price surged to unprecedented levels. On December 16th, this ratio…

Judge Rejects Trump’s Motion to Dismiss Hush Money Case Verdict

In a significant ruling, the New York judge overseeing Donald Trump’s hush money trial dismissed the president-elect’s plea to vacate his guilty verdict based on claims of presidential immunity. Judge…

Rhode Island Social Services Hit by Major Cyberattack

A cyberattack on Rhode Island’s social services portal may have compromised the personal data of hundreds of thousands of residents, state officials announced. Governor Dan McKee’s office confirmed a “high…

Airbnb Tightens Its Grip with “Anti-Party Technology” for New Year’s Eve

Airbnb is stepping up its efforts to prevent unauthorized parties this holiday season. The company announced plans to deploy “anti-party technology” to block potentially disruptive bookings ahead of New Year’s…

Qualcomm PCs Face Criticism Over High Return Rates

Intel’s interim co-CEO Michelle Johnston Holthaus made sharp observations during Barclay’s Global Technology Conference yesterday, spotlighting concerns over Qualcomm’s laptops and the growing Arm ecosystem. She claimed that a significant…

Arizona Impersonator Allegedly Steals $300K in Crypto by Posing as Uber Driver

In Scottsdale, Arizona, a man was arrested after allegedly masquerading as an Uber driver to steal approximately $300,000 worth of cryptocurrency from two passengers. The incidents occurred outside the W…

MicroStrategy’s Saylor Hints at Bitcoin Acquisition Above $100K

Michael Saylor, the chief architect behind MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin investment strategy, recently suggested that the company has made another Bitcoin purchase—potentially its first at an average price exceeding $100,000. This hint…

Bitcoin Enters ‘Santa Claus Mode’ Amid Speculation of US Reserve Asset Status

On December 15th, Bitcoin’s price surged almost 5%, setting a new all-time high over $106,000 amid growing speculation about its potential role as a United States reserve asset. The cryptocurrency…

Anticipated 9% Growth in Bitcoin ‘Shrimp’ Wallets

As Bitcoin surpasses the landmark price of $100,000, an interesting trend is emerging among the so-called “shrimp” investors—individuals who hold less than one Bitcoin. These investors are set to expand…

Texas Sues New York Doctor Over Abortion Pills Prescribed via Telemedicine

Texas filed a lawsuit against Dr. Margaret Daley Carpenter, a New York physician, for prescribing abortion pills via telemedicine to a Texas resident, marking a significant legal clash between the…

Senator Bernie Sanders Advocates for Biden to Seriously Consider Pre-emptive Pardons

On a recent episode of NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Senator Bernie Sanders vehemently criticized President-elect Donald Trump’s comments about incarcerating members of the House January 6 Committee. Describing Trump’s…

Klarna’s Workforce Strategy Highlights AI’s Role but Leaves Room for Humans

Klarna’s CEO, Sebastian Siemiatkowski, recently spotlighted artificial intelligence as a transformative force reshaping the workforce. Speaking to Bloomberg TV, Siemiatkowski claimed the fintech company had effectively halted hiring due to…