Bitcoin Mining Costs Soar by 168% as Capacity Expands
BitFuFu, a cloud mining company affiliated with Bitmain, has recently unveiled its unaudited financial and operational report for the second quarter of 2024, which concluded on June 30. The report…
Tether Issues an Additional $1 Billion USDT on the Tron Network
In a significant move to bolster its stablecoin reserves, Tether has recently minted an additional $1 billion USDT tokens on the Tron network. This latest issuance has raised the total…
Michelle Obama Challenges Trump: The Position He Seeks Could Be ‘One of Those Black Jobs’
Eight years after Michelle Obama captivated the Democratic National Convention with her call to “go high” when others “go low,” the former First Lady has taken a sharper tone in…
Amazon UK Warehouses See 1,400 Ambulance Callouts in a Five-Year Span
Amazon’s UK warehouses have experienced over 1,400 ambulance callouts within the past five years, raising significant concerns about safety at the company’s facilities. Data obtained by the Observer reveals that…
Waymo Prepares for Colder Climates with 6th-Gen Autonomous Tech
Waymo has unveiled its sixth-generation autonomous driving system, designed to enhance the capabilities of its robotaxi service by operating efficiently in harsher climates and more complex traffic conditions. This significant…
Amazon’s Prime Air Drones Face Backlash Over Noise in Texas Town
Residents of College Station, Texas, are urging the FAA to address the noise pollution caused by Amazon’s Prime Air delivery drones. As Amazon tests its MK-27 drones in the area,…
Young Crypto Voter Affiliation in U.S. Swing States Shows Near Equal Split — Coinbase
Cryptocurrency may not be as partisan an issue as some might think, particularly in key battleground states that could determine the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Research commissioned…
GM Restructures Software Division with 1,000 Workforce Reduction
General Motors (GM) is laying off over 1,000 salaried employees globally in its software and services division as part of a strategic move to streamline operations and focus on high-priority…
Google Refutes Claims About Discontinuing Fitbit Smartwatches
Google has denied recent reports suggesting that it is discontinuing Fitbit smartwatches, including the Sense and Versa lines. In response to claims made by TechRadar, which implied that Fitbit’s smartwatch…
‘Lock Him Up!’: Hillary Clinton Responds with Silence and Smiles as Chants Mirror Trump Rallies
At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the atmosphere turned electric when the crowd erupted into chants of “lock him up” as former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton addressed the…
U.S. Considers Extending Fiat Reporting Mandates to Cryptocurrency Transactions
In a coordinated effort to tighten the regulatory oversight of cryptocurrencies, key federal agencies in the United States are revising the definition of “money” as it pertains to financial reporting…
Trump Shares AI-Generated Endorsements from Taylor Swift
Former President Donald Trump recently shared AI-generated images on Truth Social, his platform, falsely suggesting that pop star Taylor Swift and her fans are endorsing his 2024 presidential campaign. These…
U.S. Confirms Trump Campaign’s Claim of Iranian Hacking Incident
The U.S. government has officially endorsed former President Donald Trump’s assertion that his campaign was targeted by Iranian hackers. On Monday, a joint statement from the FBI, the Cybersecurity and…
Procreate’s AI-Free Promise Resonates with Digital Artists
Procreate’s recent commitment to keeping generative AI out of its products has garnered significant praise from digital creatives. The announcement, made by Procreate CEO James Cuda, emphasized the company’s stance…
Opera One Expands to iOS with AI Features and Mobile Optimization
Opera has expanded its AI-driven web browser, Opera One, to iOS devices. Originally launched for desktop, Opera One focuses on generative AI features and is now available for users on…
New Acura EV Concept Blends Crossover SUV and Sportback Design
Acura has unveiled a new EV concept at Monterey Car Week, showcasing a crossover SUV with a distinctively aggressive design. The Acura Performance EV concept features a boat-like front end,…
OpenAI Dismantles Iranian Operation for Misusing ChatGPT to Generate Fake News
OpenAI announced on Friday, August 16, that it had identified and dismantled an Iranian influence operation, named Storm-2035, which was using ChatGPT to generate fake news articles and social media…
Amazon May Launch Standalone Amazon Pay App in India
Amazon is reportedly considering the launch of a standalone app for its Amazon Pay service in India, a move aimed at increasing the platform’s visibility and usage in the country.…
Australia Battles Over 600 Crypto Scams, Cites Increasing Challenges Due to AI
In the past year, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has been at the forefront of combating cryptocurrency scams, successfully dismantling over 600 fraudulent schemes. In a detailed statement…
Ikea Expands AI-Powered Drones to U.S. Warehouses
Ikea is advancing its technology in warehouse operations by introducing AI-upgraded stock-counting drones to the United States. The Swedish furniture giant announced that these autonomous drones will soon be deployed…