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US Enacts First Major National Cryptocurrency Legislation

The U.S. has taken a significant step by passing its first major national cryptocurrency law, marking a milestone for an industry that has long sought clear regulatory frameworks. The bill,…

Tesla Rolls Out Extensive Discounts and Offers Across the U.S.

Tesla is pulling out all the stops to entice buyers in the U.S., offering a fresh set of incentives and discounts to move more vehicles before the federal electric vehicle…

Figma Aims to Raise Nearly $1 Billion as IPO Roadshow Begins

Enterprise design startup Figma has officially entered the next phase of its public offering journey. On Monday, the company announced it is kicking off its IPO roadshow, signaling a significant…

Study Finds 72% of US Teens Have Used AI Companions

A new study from Common Sense Media reveals that 72% of U.S. teenagers have tried an AI companion at least once. The term “AI companion” refers to chatbots designed for…

Trump Media Amasses $2 Billion in Bitcoin, Boosting President’s Net Worth

Trump Media and Technology Group announced Monday that it has amassed roughly $2 billion in bitcoin and related assets, marking a significant pivot towards cryptocurrency as a core part of…

‘Kiss Cam’ Controversy Drives $7 Million in Prediction Bets on Astronomer CEO’s Removal

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron became the center of a viral controversy after being caught on camera hugging his human resources director, Kristin Cabot, during a kiss cam moment at a…

Six Months Into Trump’s Second Term, Voters Stay Deeply Divided

Jaclyn Taylor and Lawrence Malinconico live on opposite sides of the deep political divide shaping America today. Taylor, a businesswoman in Iowa, praised President Donald Trump’s first six months, grading…

Dia Launches Skill Gallery; Perplexity Plans to Add Tasks to Comet

AI-powered browsers have yet to fully achieve the promise of handling complex, multistep tasks seamlessly. However, developers behind these browsers are focusing on incremental improvements, making it easier for users…

Crypto Treasury Firm Targets MicroStrategy Status for Ether With a Yield-First Approach

The Ether Machine, a crypto treasury company focused on ether (ETH), is preparing to go public on Nasdaq through a merger with blank-check firm Dynamix Corporation. The company will trade…

New Zero-Day Bug in Microsoft SharePoint Faces Widespread Attacks

The U.S. federal government and cybersecurity experts have issued urgent warnings after a newly discovered security flaw in Microsoft’s SharePoint software began to be actively exploited by hackers. The Cybersecurity…

Harvard and Trump Lawyers Face Off in Court Over Funding Dispute

Lawyers representing Harvard University and the Trump administration faced off in a Boston courtroom Monday over the president’s decision to withhold billions in federal funding from Harvard’s education programs. The…

Musk’s X Refuses to Provide Data in ‘Politically Motivated’ French Probe

Elon Musk’s social media platform X has denied allegations from French authorities accusing it of data manipulation amid an ongoing criminal investigation. The company also stated it will not comply…

Apple’s New iPad Pro Could Fix an Old Camera Issue with a Simple Solution

Apple’s upcoming iPad Pro is reportedly set to include a second selfie camera, enhancing its video call capabilities and user experience. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the new iPad Pro…

United Airlines Says Starlink Interference Issue Is ‘Nearly Resolved’

United Airlines passengers will soon enjoy in-flight Wi-Fi powered by Starlink once again, following a resolution of a static interference problem that temporarily disrupted the satellite internet service. During a…

Apple Files Lawsuit Against YouTuber Jon Prosser Over ‘Brazen and Egregious’ iOS 26 Leaks

Apple has filed a lawsuit against YouTuber Jon Prosser for posting details about iOS 26, alleging he obtained the information through “brazen and egregious” means. According to Apple, Prosser collaborated…

SpaceX’s Starbase Reports Higher Worker Injury Rates Than Industry Peers

SpaceX employees working at its Starbase facility in Texas face significantly higher injury risks than those at the company’s other manufacturing locations. Worker safety records reviewed show Starbase’s injury rates…

DuckDuckGo Adds Option to Hide AI-Generated Images in Search Results

Privacy-focused browser DuckDuckGo is launching a new setting that allows users to filter out AI-generated images from their search results. This move comes in response to user feedback, highlighting how…

Inflation Expectations Drop to Pre-Tariff Levels in Latest University of Michigan Survey

Consumers’ concerns over tariff-driven inflation have eased somewhat, according to the University of Michigan’s latest Survey of Consumers released Friday. The overall sentiment index for July rose 1.8% from June,…

Intel Begins Layoffs, Potentially Cutting Up to 20% of Factory Workforce

Intel has started implementing significant layoffs across multiple facilities as part of a broader effort to streamline its operations and address ongoing financial pressures. Recent reports reveal that nearly 2,000…

YouTube TV Reportedly Offers Big Discounts to Win Back NFL Sunday Ticket Users

Although the NFL regular season officially begins in September, some former NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers are getting an early chance to re-subscribe through YouTube TV — with discounts available before…