Chinese Gaming Market Sees 15% Growth Thanks to Black Myth Wukong
The Chinese video game market experienced significant growth in August, with sales rising by over 15% compared to the previous year. This increase was mainly driven by the highly anticipated…
Valve Upgrades Family Sharing with Steam Families Release
Valve has officially rolled out its new Steam Families feature to all users following a beta phase earlier this year. This update allows families to share their game libraries, offering…
Neuralink Gains FDA Approval for Vision Restoring Device
Neuralink has received clearance from the FDA for its “breakthrough device,” Blindsight, marking a significant step forward for the Elon Musk-owned company’s brain-computer interface ambitions. However, despite Musk’s claims, this…
FDA Gives Approval for Apple AirPods Pro 2 to Serve as Hearing Aids
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 have received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to function as over-the-counter hearing aids last Thursday, September 12. This development was confirmed alongside…
TikTok Expands Subscription Feature to More Creators Globally
TikTok has expanded its Subscription monetization feature, making it available to more creators beyond those focused solely on live streaming. Starting Monday, September 23, creators who are 18 years or…
TON-Based Wallet to Support Crypto Assets on Tron
One of the wallets in The Open Network (TON) ecosystem has announced its support for crypto assets on the Tron blockchain. On September 23, the self-custodial wallet MyTonWallet revealed plans…
Crypto Scammers Hack OpenAI’s Press Account on X
OpenAI’s official press account on X has reportedly been compromised by cryptocurrency scammers, continuing a troubling trend that has targeted the company’s leadership in recent months. Phishing for Tokens On…
Bitcoin Core Dev Aims to ‘Unite’ Bitcoin and Ethereum with Cross-Chain Tunnels
As recent cryptocurrency hacks highlight security vulnerabilities in cross-chain bridges, the community is exploring alternative methods to achieve interoperability. One project has introduced an innovative feature called “tunneling,” aimed at…
Bitcoin Poised for Potential Rally as FTX Payout Looms and Fed Shifts
Bitcoin could be on the brink of a significant rally by the end of 2024, according to insights from the latest report by 10x Research. The report highlights the volatile…
Meta Taps John Cena, Kristen Bell, and Others for AI Chatbot Voices
Meta Platforms is set to announce new agreements with several well-known actors, including Judi Dench, Kristen Bell, and John Cena, to provide voices for its AI chatbot, Reuters reports. These…
Huawei Advances AI Ecosystem as US Tech Restrictions Continue
Huawei is accelerating the development of its AI ecosystem across various industries, despite the persistent challenges posed by US technology sanctions. At the Huawei Connect 2024 event in Shanghai, Deputy…
Medical Professionals Claim Neurodivergence Affected Bankman-Fried’s Trial Outcome
A collective of doctors has submitted an amicus brief to the Second Circuit Appeals Court on September 20, expressing concern that Sam Bankman-Fried‘s neurodivergence may have negatively influenced his criminal…
Flappy Bird Will ‘Never Have’ NFTs but Will Have a Crypto ‘Option’
The team behind the revived mobile sensation Flappy Bird has officially confirmed that the new version of the game will include options for Web3 integration, while explicitly stating it will…
Green United Loses Bid to Dismiss $18M Crypto Mining Fraud Suit
Green United LLC has faced a significant setback in its legal battle against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which has accused the company’s executives of operating a…
X Users Can View Posts from Accounts That Blocked Them
X, formerly known as Twitter, is changing its blocking feature, allowing blocked users to view public posts from the accounts that blocked them. While blocked users still won’t be able…
Crypto-Native Travel Agency Launches Solana-Based Tokens and Rewards
Travala, a cryptocurrency-focused online travel ticketing service, has expanded its payment options to include major tokens operating on the Solana blockchain. This move was announced by Travala CEO Juan Otero…
Trump Seeks to Derail Major Court Filing by Federal Prosecutors in Election Interference Case
Lawyers representing former President Donald Trump are vigorously opposing efforts by federal prosecutors to streamline arguments and potential appeals in his 2020 election interference case. They argue that these actions…
Nucleus Founder Expresses Interest in Acquiring 23andMe
Nucleus Genomics, a relatively obscure genomics company, has announced its interest in acquiring 23andMe, following a challenging week for the genetic-testing pioneer. Kian Sadeghi, founder of New York-based Nucleus, revealed…
Kamala Harris Leading in 4 of 6 Swing States on Polymarket
As the 2024 United States presidential election approaches, Vice President Kamala Harris has gained significant momentum in four out of six key swing states on the prediction platform Polymarket. Harris…
OpenAI Prepares to Ditch Iconic Logo in Upcoming Rebrand
OpenAI is reportedly considering a significant rebranding, including a new logo that has drawn mixed reactions from employees. According to Fortune, the proposed logo, a stark black “O” or ring,…