Arm’s Guidance Triggers 7% Decline in Semiconductor Index
U.S. chip stocks experienced their worst day since 2020 on Thursday, with a significant drop triggered by a conservative forecast from Arm Holdings, which dampened investor optimism about artificial intelligence…
Apple Leverages AI for iPhone Upgrades as China Sales Lag
Apple reported better-than-expected third-quarter iPhone sales and forecast further gains, betting on artificial intelligence to attract buyers despite disappointing overall performance in China. Following the announcement, Apple’s shares rose nearly…
Senator Lummis Introduces Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Bill in Senate
On July 31, Senator Cynthia Lummis officially introduced the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve bill, a legislative proposal aimed at establishing a reserve fund for Bitcoin, a scarce decentralized asset. The bill…
Biden Adviser Involved in Crypto Discussions to Join Harris-Supporting Super PAC
Anita Dunn, a senior adviser to President Joe Biden, is reportedly on her way out of the White House to join a political action committee (PAC) that supports Vice President…
Wisconsin Introduces New Tracker to Combat Cryptocurrency Fraud and Investment Scams
The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has taken a significant step forward in the fight against financial fraud by launching a publicly accessible investment scam tracker. This innovative tool…
Uber’s New Deal with BYD to Bring Electric Cars to Europe and Latin America
Uber and BYD have announced a significant multi-year strategic partnership that will see 100,000 BYD electric vehicles added to Uber’s ride-hailing platform, starting in Europe and Latin America. The partnership,…
Full Lyrics Access Back for Spotify’s Free Users
Spotify has recently announced that it will reinstate full lyrics access for free users, allowing them to view lyrics for any song without limitations. This change marks a reversal of…
Study Reveals How Six Dating Apps Expose User Locations to Stalkers
Belgian researchers from KU Leuven have discovered significant security vulnerabilities in six popular dating apps—Bumble, Hinge, Grindr, Badoo, Happn, and Hily—that could allow malicious users to pinpoint a user’s location…
Coinbase Denies Allegations of Campaign Finance Law Violations
Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, finds itself at the center of controversy concerning a significant political donation. The exchange’s Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, has publicly refuted accusations that Coinbase…
Bybit Suspends Services in France Amid Regulatory Challenges
In a significant development on August 1, Bybit, a popular cryptocurrency exchange, announced its decision to suspend operations in France. This decision comes in response to recent actions and regulatory…
Reddit CEO Demands Microsoft Pay for Data Usage
Reddit’s CEO, Steve Huffman, has publicly demanded that Microsoft and other AI companies compensate Reddit for using its data, which they have been accessing without authorization. In a detailed interview…
Casper Network Resumes Activity After Halting Due to Security Breach
The Casper Network has successfully resumed its operations following a temporary shutdown caused by a security breach. On July 31, at precisely 3:18 pm UTC, a significant step was taken…
India Emerges as Leading Market for Meta AI Usage
Meta’s Chief Financial Officer, Susan Li, highlighted India’s significance as the largest market for Meta AI usage during the company’s second-quarter earnings call. This milestone, achieved just a few months…
Perplexity AI’s New Program to Compensate Publishers for Content
Perplexity AI, a burgeoning AI search engine, is set to share advertising revenue with news publishers when its chatbot cites their content in response to user queries. This initiative appears…
Hashrate Recovery Eases Bitcoin Miners’ Selling Pressure in July
Bitcoin’s price rebound in July has brought some much-needed relief to miners, resulting in a noticeable increase in mining activity and a reduction in selling pressure. A report from CryptoQuant,…
CeFi Entities Account for Over 70% of Crypto Hacking Losses, Reports Cyvers
In the rapidly evolving landscape of cryptocurrency, centralized finance (CeFi) entities have emerged as the primary victims of hacking incidents in 2024. Deddy Lavid, co-founder and CEO of Web3 security…
UK Regulator Probes Google’s Partnership with AI Startup Anthropic
The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Google parent Alphabet’s partnership with artificial intelligence startup Anthropic to determine if it constitutes a “relevant merger situation.” This investigation, part…
Qualcomm’s New Chip Aims to Bring 5G to Millions in Emerging Markets
Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chip, aiming to expand 5G accessibility to 2.8 billion smartphone users in cost-sensitive markets like India and Latin America. This entry-level chip, unveiled…
Meta Launches AI Studio for Custom Chatbots on Instagram
Meta has launched AI Studio, a new tool that enables Instagram creators and users in the US to create AI versions of themselves. This feature allows these AI personas to…
Intel Avoids UK Sales Ban in Patent Dispute with R2
Intel secured a legal victory in London on Wednesday, defeating U.S. competitor R2 Semiconductor in a significant patent dispute. The case revolved around R2’s claim that Intel had infringed on…