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Amazon Launches Echo Show 21 Smart Display

Amazon has unveiled the Echo Show 21, its largest and most advanced smart display yet, equipped with a suite of new features aimed at improving both entertainment and functionality. Sporting…

Trump’s Presidency Expected to Boost DeFi and Gaming, Says Sky Mavis Co-Founder

Blockchain gaming and decentralized finance (DeFi) are poised for significant growth under Donald Trump’s presidency, according to Jeffrey Zirlin, co-founder of crypto gaming platform Sky Mavis. Speaking at the YGG…

Comcast to Spin Off Rotten Tomatoes, Fandango, and Cable Networks Into a New Public Company

Comcast is restructuring its portfolio by spinning off a group of NBCUniversal’s cable networks and digital assets into a new independent, publicly traded company. The move, announced Wednesday, includes channels…

Threads Takes Aim at Bluesky with Custom Feed Rollout

Meta has officially rolled out custom feeds for Threads, following a swift testing phase that began just last week. The feature, now available to all users, enables greater personalization by…

American Airlines Tackles Line Cutting with New Boarding Tech

American Airlines has introduced a new solution to stop boarding line cutters, and it comes with a distinct sound. As reported by CNBC, the airline’s latest system emits a two-tone…

Five Charged for Phishing Attacks on US Companies

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged five individuals believed to be part of the Scattered Spider hacking group, accusing them of orchestrating a series of phishing and hacking…

Logan Paul Accused of Undisclosed Profits from Cryptocurrency Promotions

Social media influencer Logan Paul is currently embroiled in controversy following a BBC investigation that accuses him of profiting from cryptocurrency promotions without proper disclosures. The investigation reveals a complex…

Meta Brings HD Video Calls, AI Backgrounds, and More to Messenger

Meta has rolled out an update for Messenger, introducing HD video calls, AI-generated backgrounds, and enhanced messaging options. These new features aim to elevate the app’s video and audio calling…

OpenAI Wants to Teach Teachers About AI, But Not Everyone Is On Board

OpenAI wants teachers to get comfortable with AI. The company has partnered with Common Sense Media to launch a free online course designed to help K-12 educators understand and integrate…

Ford to Lay Off 4,000 Workers in Europe and Scales Back EV Plans

Ford has announced plans to cut 4,000 jobs across its European operations while scaling back production targets for its Explorer and Capri electric vehicles (EVs). The move affects 14 percent…

Trump Appoints Pam Bondi as U.S. Attorney General Following Gaetz’s Withdrawal

On Thursday, President-elect Donald Trump made a quick decision to nominate Pam Bondi, the former Florida Attorney General, to the position of U.S. Attorney General. This move came after Matt…

Digital Wallets Face Bank-Like Regulations Under New CFPB Rule

The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced a landmark ruling that will subject digital payment services to bank-like regulations. This new rule targets popular payment wallets and money…

Nvidia Predicts Surging Sales for Next-Gen Blackwell Chips

Nvidia revealed that its next-generation Blackwell chips are expected to surpass earlier sales projections, signaling robust demand from AI developers. Following a quarter where Nvidia’s revenue nearly doubled, CEO Jensen…

OpenAI Engineers Accidentally Delete Data in in New York Times Lawsuit

OpenAI inadvertently erased crucial evidence tied to a high-profile lawsuit brought by The New York Times and other news outlets, according to court documents filed Wednesday. The data loss complicates…

Coinbase Announces Plans to Suspend Trading of Wrapped Bitcoin

Coinbase has declared its intention to suspend trading of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) come December, highlighting undisclosed issues that failed to meet the exchange’s rigorous token listing standards. The cryptocurrency exchange…

Indicators Suggesting a Potential Peak in Bitcoin Prices

CryptoQuant, an onchain data service, has identified several key metrics that can indicate when Bitcoin may be nearing a price peak. According to a recent update posted on November 19,…

Microsoft Introduces AI Voice Cloning for Teams Meetings

Microsoft has unveiled an AI-powered feature for Teams called Interpreter, which enables real-time voice cloning and translation. Announced at the 2024 Microsoft Ignite conference, this new tool allows users to…

Elon Musk’s X Sues Twitch for Alleged Advertising Boycott

Elon Musk’s X has taken legal action against Amazon-owned Twitch, alleging that the livestreaming platform has boycotted advertising on X since November 2022. Twitch is the latest target in X’s…

Germany Points to Sabotage in Baltic Sea Cable Damage

Germany and Finland are investigating the deliberate severing of undersea data cables in the Baltic Sea, calling it a likely act of sabotage. Two cables—one connecting Finland to Germany and…

Kim Kardashian Befriends Tesla’s Robot Optimus in Style

Kim Kardashian has taken her love for cutting-edge tech to the next level, teaming up with Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus. The fashion icon shared videos on Instagram and X (formerly…