Trump Campaign Advocates for ‘Universal’ IVF Coverage, Potentially Benefiting Same-Sex Couples
Donald Trump‘s presidential campaign conveyed to NBC News on Wednesday that a re-elected Trump administration would endorse “universal access” to in-vitro fertilization (IVF), which could extend coverage to same-sex couples…
Spotify AI Playlists Now Available for Premium Users in the US
Spotify is expanding its use of artificial intelligence (AI) in music streaming by rolling out the AI Playlist feature for Premium users in the US, Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand.…
SK Hynix Shares Surge as Latest HBM Chip Production Kicks Off
SK Hynix’s shares surged by more than 9% on Thursday as the South Korean company commenced mass production of its most advanced high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, known as HBM3E. These…
Rivian Starts Fulfilling $10M Grant Promise Made at IPO
Rivian has disclosed its first $10 million in grants through the Rivian Foundation, fulfilling a commitment made three years ago. This follows the company’s pledge to dedicate 1% of its…
Growing AI Demand May Lead to New Semiconductor Crisis
A surge in demand for semiconductors designed to power artificial intelligence systems, alongside AI-enabled smartphones and laptops, could lead to the next global chip shortage, according to a recent report…
SEC Reaches Settlement with TrueCoin and TrustToken Regarding TrueUSD Transactions
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has settled charges against TrueCoin and TrustToken for fraudulent and unregistered sales of investment contracts tied to the TrueUSD stablecoin. This settlement,…
Figma Relaunches AI Design Tool First Draft After Apple Controversy
Figma has relaunched its AI-powered design tool, now called “First Draft,” after pulling its original version, Make Designs, which faced criticism for closely resembling Apple’s iPhone weather app. The initial…
PS5 Version of Palworld Launches Worldwide, Except in Japan
Palworld, the action-adventure game developed by Pocketpair, has officially launched on PlayStation 5, following a surprise announcement during Sony’s recent State of Play event. However, the game is notably absent…
Intel Boosts AI Performance with New Xeon 6 Processors and Gaudi 3 AI Accelerators
Intel has launched its Xeon 6 processors with performance cores (P-cores) and Gaudi 3 AI accelerators, aiming to enhance artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure. The new products…
Meta Connect 2024 Recap: Quest 3S AI Updates, AR Glasses and More
Meta Connect 2024, held on Wednesday, September 25, introduced several new products and updates across virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and artificial intelligence (AI). While there wasn’t a high-end…
A Newly Emerged Firm Revives Criticism of Trump’s Presidential Campaign Expenditures
Launchpad Strategies, a company established less than a year ago, has quickly drawn attention after receiving $15 million from Donald Trump’s election fundraising apparatus. Despite its significant funding, the specifics…
OpenAI Plans Shift to For-Profit as CTO Murati Departs
OpenAI is reportedly considering restructuring into a for-profit business, while keeping its non-profit arm separate. The move, disclosed by an anonymous source, aims to simplify the company’s structure for investors…
League of Legends Pulled Into SAG-AFTRA Strike Over Voice Actor Rights
SAG-AFTRA has initiated a strike against League of Legends, instructing union voice actors to stop working on the game. The union also filed an unfair labor practice charge with the…
Sweden Designates Cryptocurrency Exchanges as Professional Money Launderers
The Swedish Police Authority, in conjunction with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), has classified cryptocurrency exchanges as “professional money launderers (PML)” following an in-depth analysis of services offered by unlicensed…
Visa Hit with Antitrust Lawsuit Following DOJ Investigation
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa, accusing the financial giant of maintaining a monopoly over debit network markets, as reported by Bloomberg. The lawsuit…
Exodus Wallet Supports US Crypto Voters with $1.3M Donation
Exodus, a prominent crypto wallet provider founded in 2015, has contributed $1.3 million to the Stand With Crypto Alliance’s political action committee (PAC) to bolster its campaign aimed at educating…
US Representative Condemns Gensler as Most ‘Destructive’ SEC Chair During Hearing
During a recent congressional hearing, United States Representative Tom Emmer criticized Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, labeling him the most “destructive” and “lawless” chair in the regulator’s…
OpenAI Brings More Voices and a New Look to ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode
OpenAI is expanding its Advanced Voice Mode (AVM) to a broader audience, targeting paying customers in the ChatGPT Plus and Teams tiers. The rollout begins this week, while Enterprise and…
Elon Musk Outlines SpaceX Plan to Send Five Uncrewed Starships to Mars by 2026
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced plans to send approximately five uncrewed Starships to Mars by 2026, with the goal of facilitating human missions to the planet within the next…
Congress Passes Bill to Enhance Security for Presidential Candidates Following Alleged Threat Against Trump
On Tuesday, the Senate unanimously approved the Enhanced Presidential Security Act, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden for his signature. This decisive bipartisan effort comes on the heels of…