DJI Sues US Defense Department to Remove Chinese Military Label
DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, is escalating its legal battle against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to remove its designation as a “Chinese Military Company.” DJI argues that…
Substantial Losses for Andrew Tate-Endorsed Memecoins
Most memecoins promoted by controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate have plummeted in value, losing 99% following his endorsement. Tate, who became famous on various social platforms, ventured into the…
Ether Holdings in Accumulation Wallets Surge 65% Since Early 2024
Since the beginning of 2024, Ether (ETH) has seen a substantial increase in its presence in accumulation wallets, with the value of these holdings now exceeding $50 billion. This trend…
Bitcoin Widens Market Cap Lead Over Ethereum to $1 Trillion Amid $68K Trading Price
Bitcoin‘s market capitalization has soared to $1.35 trillion, establishing a significant $1 trillion lead over Ethereum as BTC prices stabilize just above $68,000. This marks a notable milestone in the…
Perplexity AI Looks to Raise $500 Million at $8 Billion Valuation
Perplexity AI is reportedly in discussions to raise $500 million in a new funding round, which could more than double its valuation to $8 billion or higher, according to sources…
Internet Archive Hackers Exploit Zendesk Access Again
Hackers who breached the Internet Archive earlier this month continue to exploit the organization’s security vulnerabilities, now using exposed Zendesk access tokens to send unauthorized email blasts. Despite the Archive’s…
Quantum Breakthroughs and Encryption: China’s Progress and Its Implications
Recent developments from Shanghai University have stirred the tech community with claims of breaking RSA encryption algorithms crucial to banking, military, and cryptocurrency applications. Despite the buzz, these claims, as…
Mira Murati Starts Fundraising for AI Startup After Leaving OpenAI
Mira Murati, the former Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI, is currently in the process of raising venture capital for a new artificial intelligence (AI) startup, according to Reuters. Murati, who…
Trump Trolls Harris with French Fry Stunt at Pennsylvania McDonald’s
In a strategic move just over two weeks before Election Day, former President Donald Trump appeared at a McDonald’s in Feasterville, Pennsylvania, to serve up french fries and political jabs…
Musk Gives Away $1 Million Daily to Petition Signers in Support of Trump
Elon Musk is offering $1 million every day to one person who signs a petition from his political action committee (PAC), America PAC, in support of the U.S. Constitution. The…
Apple’s iPhone Sales in China Climb 20% in First Three Weeks
Apple’s new iPhone sales in China surged 20% in the first three weeks following their launch, according to data from research firm Counterpoint. This growth compares to the 2023 model’s…
Nvidia, Google, and Microsoft Showcase AI Solutions for Health-Care Workers
Nvidia, Google, Microsoft, and a host of other tech companies are heading to Las Vegas to showcase their AI-powered health-care tools, aimed at reducing the administrative burden on doctors and…
Waymo Rewards San Francisco Riders with $3 Credit For Transit Station Trips
Waymo is offering a $3 credit to Bay Area riders of its autonomous robotaxi service when they travel to or from select public transit stations in San Francisco. This pilot…
ChatGPT App Now Available for Windows Users
OpenAI has introduced a new preview version of its ChatGPT app for Windows, now available exclusively to ChatGPT Plus, Team, Enterprise, and Edu users. This early version of the app,…
Whole Foods embraces automation as Amazon partners with Fulfil
Amazon is integrating technology from Fulfil, a Khosla Ventures-backed startup, into its Whole Foods stores as part of its push for increased automation in its grocery operations. The retail giant…
Pro-Trump PAC Receives $7.5 Million in Cryptocurrency Donations
The Trump 47 PAC, aligned with former President Donald Trump, has raised $7.5 million in various cryptocurrencies to support his presidential campaign, according to an October 15 filing with the…
New FTC Rule Makes Canceling Subscriptions Easier
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is introducing a new rule designed to simplify the process for canceling recurring subscriptions and memberships. The “click-to-cancel” rule requires businesses offering subscription-based services,…
Radiant Capital Suspends Lending After $50 Million Cybersecurity Exploit
Radiant Capital, a cross-chain lending protocol, was forced to halt its lending markets following a massive cybersecurity breach that resulted in the loss of over $50 million. The exploit occurred…
Nissan Ariya Drivers Get Access to Tesla’s Supercharger Stations
Nissan has joined Tesla’s network of charging stations, allowing Nissan Ariya drivers to locate and pay for Superchargers through the MyNissan app. This update will give Ariya drivers access to…
Crypto Funding Dips 20% in Third Quarter Amid ‘Barbell Market’ Dynamics
In the third quarter, venture capital funding for the cryptocurrency sector fell by 20% to $2.4 billion compared to the previous quarter. This decline was marked by a notable 17%…