Threads Lets Users Share Media with Credit to Original Creators
Threads is rolling out a new “Use media” feature that lets users reshare photos and videos with their own captions while crediting the original creator. Announced by Instagram head Adam…
Judge Declines to Halt Coinbase’s wBTC Delisting Amid Justin Sun Controversy
In a recent virtual hearing at the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín ruled against issuing a temporary restraining order that would prevent…
Apple Abandons Plans for iPhone Hardware Subscription Service
Apple is no longer pursuing a hardware subscription service for its iPhones, according to a report from Bloomberg. Initially envisioned in 2022, the service aimed to let users upgrade to…
Crypto Advocacy Group Urges SEC to Reassess Investigations and Lawsuits with New Administration
A prominent crypto advocacy organization, the Digital Chamber’s Token Alliance, has called on the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to undertake a comprehensive review of all crypto-related investigations,…
BlackRock Reignites Debate on Bitcoin’s 21 Million Cap with Uncertainty Disclaimer
The long-standing certainty around Bitcoin’s 21 million supply cap has been called into question following a recent explainer video by BlackRock. In the video, while reaffirming Bitcoin’s status as a…
Look Around Now Available on Apple Maps Web Beta
Apple’s Look Around feature, its answer to Google Street View, is now accessible via Apple Maps on the web. This functionality allows users to explore cities with interactive, 360-degree imagery.…
Salesforce Boosts AI Sales Team with 2,000 New Hires
Salesforce, the cloud software leader, announced plans to hire 2,000 sales representatives to focus on its growing portfolio of AI products. This decision, shared by CEO Marc Benioff during a…
SoundCloud Launches Affordable Plan for Artists
SoundCloud has introduced a budget-friendly subscription tier for artists, aiming to lower the barrier for musicians to access professional tools and global distribution. The new plan, named Artist, is priced…
Senators Push Biden for 90-Day Extension on TikTok Sale Deadline
Democratic Senator Ed Markey and Republican Senator Rand Paul have called on President Joe Biden to extend by 90 days the January 19 deadline for China-based ByteDance to sell TikTok’s…
Alaska Governor Requests Trump Administration to Lift Restrictions on Resource Development
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy is setting his expectations high with the incoming Trump administration, urging for significant policy shifts that would enhance oil and gas exploration, particularly in the Arctic…
FTC Bans Hidden Fees on Tickets and Short-Term Lodging
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a rule targeting deceptive pricing practices in the live-event ticketing and short-term lodging industries. This new “Junk Fees Rule,” finalized on Tuesday, mandates…
EU Opens Investigation into TikTok Over Election Risks in Romania
The European Union has launched a formal investigation into TikTok‘s handling of election security risks, with a focus on Romania’s recent presidential election. Announced on Tuesday, the probe marks TikTok’s…
OpenAI Brings ChatGPT to Landlines and WhatsApp
ChatGPT is making its way to landlines, a bold move by OpenAI to expand access to its AI assistant. Starting Wednesday, users in the U.S. can dial 1-800-CHATGPT (1-800-242-8478) and…
Coinbase Faces Backlash for Associating wBTC Delisting with Justin Sun’s Risks
Coinbase has come under fire from the cryptocurrency community following its decision to delist Wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC), which the exchange attributed to the “unacceptable risk” linked to Justin Sun, the…
Crypto.com CEO Meets Trump as Exchange Ends SEC Lawsuit
In a significant development for the cryptocurrency industry, President-elect Donald Trump recently held discussions with Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. The discussions, as reported on…
Amazon Workers in NYC and Illinois Plan Strikes Over Union Disputes
Amazon workers at two New York City warehouses plan to strike after the company missed a December 15 deadline to engage in union contract negotiations. Employees at the JFK8 facility…
CrowdStrike Challenges Delta Lawsuit Over Cybersecurity Outage
CrowdStrike has filed a motion to dismiss Delta Air Lines’ lawsuit stemming from a July cybersecurity incident that caused widespread flight cancellations and passenger disruptions. The cybersecurity firm argues the…
President Biden Supports Congressional Stock Trading Ban
President Joe Biden has expressed support for legislative measures that would prohibit members of Congress from trading stocks while in office. In a forthcoming interview with the labor advocacy group…
Meta Fined $263 Million Over 2018 Facebook Data Breach in the EU
Meta has been fined €251 million ($263 million) by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) for a 2018 Facebook security breach that exposed the personal data of nearly three million users…
Rudy Giuliani Required to Attend January Contempt Hearing for Non-Compliance in Asset Turnover
A federal judge in Manhattan, Lewis J. Liman, has mandated that Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor and personal attorney to President-elect Donald Trump, appear in court on…