FTC Investigates Uber Over Subscription Practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating Uber over complaints tied to its subscription service, Uber One. Customers have accused the company of signing them up without consent and making…
TikTok Plans to Limit Beauty Filters for Teens
TikTok is tightening its rules on beauty filters for users under 18, rolling out new restrictions globally in the coming weeks. The platform, which has over a billion users worldwide,…
Bomb Threats and ‘Swatting’ Incidents Target Trump’s Cabinet Nominees and Appointees
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to transition into office, several of his cabinet nominees and administration appointees were subjected to bomb threats and ‘swatting’ attacks this past Tuesday night and…
Uber Expands Gig Economy Offerings with AI Data Labeling Division
Uber has introduced a new gig economy initiative, expanding its workforce to support AI development through data labeling and coding services. The company’s newly branded Scaled Solutions division hires independent…
Report Highlights Critical Gaps in Financial Literacy Among Crypto Investors
A recent study conducted by the crypto gaming startup PiP World has revealed alarming deficiencies in the financial literacy of the cryptocurrency community, despite Bitcoin trading near record highs. The…
Trump Might Name an ‘AI Czar’ as Musk Weighs In
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering appointing an “AI czar” to shape the government’s artificial intelligence (AI) policy, Axios reports. If the role moves forward, it would focus on coordinating…
Brazil Challenges Apple’s App Store Policies with Daily Fine Threat
Brazil has issued a strong directive to Apple: adapt the App Store policies to allow more flexibility for third-party developers or face daily fines. The nation’s antitrust regulator, Conselho Administrativo…
Telegram’s Cryptocurrency Portfolio Surges to $1.3 Billion in First Half of 2024
Telegram‘s cryptocurrency assets experienced a remarkable increase, soaring to $1.3 billion in the first half of 2024, a significant rise from $400 million at the end of 2023. This growth…
Changpeng Zhao Calls for a Shift Toward Genuine Blockchain Innovations Over Memecoins
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, has recently vocalized a significant pivot in his stance towards cryptocurrency, emphasizing the importance of developing substantial blockchain applications rather than focusing…
Canadian Wellness Company Approves $1 Million Bitcoin Treasury Investment
In a significant shift towards digital asset adoption, Jiva Technologies, a wellness and plant-based e-commerce leader, has embraced a Bitcoin treasury strategy. The decision came after its board of directors…
Threads Hits 35 Million New Signups in November
Meta’s Threads is on a roll, adding over 35 million new users in November, Axios reports. The platform, which offers a text-based social media experience similar to Twitter, has been…
EU Flags Bluesky for Violating Digital Services Act
The European Union has flagged Bluesky, a growing alternative to Twitter, for non-compliance with its Digital Services Act (DSA). According to Reuters, Bluesky has failed to meet the DSA’s transparency…
Drake Accuses Universal Music Group of Using Bots to Boost Kendrick Lamar’s Hit ‘Not Like Us’
Drake isn’t holding back in his latest legal battle with Universal Music Group (UMG). The Toronto rapper has filed a petition in New York State Supreme Court, accusing his label…
Bitcoin’s $93K Dip: A Temporary Setback Before the $100K Surge
Bitcoin recently experienced a dip below $93,000, retreating nearly 7% from its Nov. 22 all-time high of $99,645. The asset hit an intraday low of $92,775 during early trading on…
Appeals Court Rules to Dismiss Trump’s Classified Documents Case
On Tuesday, an appeals court ruled to dismiss charges related to Donald Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents, effectively ending Special Counsel Jack Smith’s prosecution of the former president. This…
Rivian Secures $6.6 Billion Loan to Revitalize Georgia Factory Plans
Rivian Automotive has announced a significant financial development as it seeks to advance its manufacturing capabilities. The company secured a conditional commitment for a $6.6 billion loan from the U.S.…
Anthropic Launches Open-Source Tool to Simplify AI Connections to Data Sources
Anthropic has introduced a new open-source tool called the Model Context Protocol (MCP), designed to streamline how AI systems connect with datasets. The tool offers a universal method for integrating…
Google Faces £7 Billion UK Class Action Over Alleged Search Monopoly
Google will face a £7 billion ($8.8 billion) class action lawsuit in the UK over accusations that it misused its search dominance to harm consumers. The UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal…
New NVIDIA AI Model Fugatto Creates Audio from Text Prompts
NVIDIA has unveiled an experimental AI model, Fugatto, capable of generating audio from text prompts and modifying existing sound files. Officially named the Foundational Generative Audio Transformer Opus 1, the…
Tesla Building Teleoperations Team For Robotaxi Service
Tesla is making strides in the development of its teleoperations system, aiming to enhance its upcoming robotaxi service. The company is actively hiring a software engineer who will play a…