Ethereum Name Service Integrated with PayPal and Venmo for Crypto Transfers
On September 10, ENS Labs announced a new integration that will enable users of Venmo and PayPal to transfer cryptocurrency using Ethereum Name Service (ENS) names. This development is poised…
Microsoft Announces 650 Additional Layoffs in Xbox Division
Microsoft has laid off another 650 employees from its Xbox division, marking the latest round of job cuts linked to its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. According to an internal memo…
Brazilian Bank Nubank Halts Trading of Native Crypto Token After 97% Decline in Value
Nubank, one of the largest crypto banks in Latin America and backed by Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway, has suspended trading of its native cryptocurrency, Nucoin, effective immediately. This decision follows…
Meta, Snap, and TikTok Join Forces to Tackle Suicide and Self-Harm Content
Meta, Snap, and TikTok have partnered to launch a new initiative aimed at curbing the spread of suicide and self-harm content on their platforms. The program, named Thrive, is designed…
Oura Strengthens Its Health Platform with Veri Acquisition
Oura has announced the acquisition of Veri, a Finnish startup known for its metabolic health product, marking a significant development in the health hardware space. Veri, recognized for providing insights…
Oracle Stock Surges 49% This Year as Ellison Nears Bezos in Wealth
Oracle has emerged as a standout performer among large-cap tech stocks this year, trailing only Nvidia in gains, as Larry Ellison’s cloud-centric strategy has propelled the company forward. Following a…
Atomic Wallet Secures Dismissal in Class Action Lawsuit Following $100M Hack
In a notable legal development, a United States federal judge has dismissed a class-action lawsuit against Atomic Wallet, an Estonian cryptocurrency firm, due to insufficient jurisdictional grounds. The dismissal, ordered…
Google Begins Deleting Inactive Gmail Accounts
Google has begun enforcing its policy to delete inactive Gmail accounts, a move aimed at enhancing user security. Accounts that haven’t been used for two years are being targeted for…
US Authorities Shut Down Over 350 Websites Selling Illegal Gun Parts from China
U.S. authorities announced the seizure of more than 350 websites selling gun silencers and parts from China, which were being used to convert semiautomatic pistols into fully automatic machine guns.…
Partisan Divisions Emerge in Congress During First Hearing on Decentralized Finance
The first-ever Congressional hearing dedicated to decentralized finance (DeFi) showcased stark divisions along party lines, revealing deep-seated concerns and differing visions for the future of digital finance. The House Financial…
Bluesky Adds 60-Second Video Uploads to Its Platform
Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform often considered an alternative to X (formerly Twitter), has announced a major update: users can now upload video content. This new feature, which is…
Bumble Invests in AI to Simplify Profile Creation and Improve Conversations
Bumble is ramping up its investment in artificial intelligence (AI) as it introduces new features to stay competitive and adapt to evolving dating behaviors among younger users. During Goldman Sachs’…
Unexpected Outcomes of the Recent Presidential Debate
In the latest presidential debate, former President Donald Trump, known for his frequent criticisms of California’s climate policies and his dystopian portrayal of the state, surprisingly omitted California from his…
Chinese Tech Giants Push AI Innovation to Compete with U.S. Companies
China’s major tech firms are intensifying their efforts in the field of generative artificial intelligence (AI), positioning themselves as competitors to established U.S. players like OpenAI, Google, and Meta. Chinese…
Solo Bitcoin Miner Claims $180,000 Reward by Solving Block Independently
In the competitive world of Bitcoin mining, a solo miner has managed to process a block on their own, securing a reward of approximately $180,000. This event underscores the significant…
Google Brings Back Archived Web Pages with Internet Archive
Google has begun incorporating links to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine directly in its search results, providing users with access to archived versions of web pages. This update follows the…
Accenture Boosts Its Fintech and CBDC Portfolio by Investing in Emtech
Accenture, a leading global provider of information and financial technology services, has made a strategic investment in the fintech startup Emtech, which specializes in offering software-as-a-service solutions to central banks…
Google Partners with Holocene in $10 Million Carbon Capture Deal
Google has entered into a $10 million partnership with Holocene to support the advancement of direct-air capture (DAC) technology, which focuses on removing carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere. As…
OpenAI Said to Target $150 Billion Valuation in Latest Funding Round
OpenAI is reportedly in discussions with investors to raise $6.5 billion, valuing the company at $150 billion, according to a Bloomberg report. This substantial valuation marks a significant increase from…
OpenAI Unveils o1 Model That Can Fact-Check Itself
OpenAI has introduced its latest generative AI model family, code-named Strawberry, officially referred to as OpenAI o1. This release marks a significant development, with two versions available initially: o1-preview and…