Sony Closes Firewalk Studios After Concord’s Launch Struggles
Sony Interactive Entertainment has just closed the doors on Firewalk Studios and axed its latest team shooter, Concord, only two weeks post-launch. The $40 game faced fierce competition in a…
Final Pre-Election Media Buys by Crypto PAC Focus on Wisconsin Race
As the U.S. election looms, the cryptocurrency-backed political action committee (PAC), Fairshake, has made significant financial maneuvers to influence the political landscape, particularly supporting a Republican candidate in Wisconsin. This…
Brazil Sues Meta, TikTok, and Kwai for Failing to Protect Minors
Brazil’s Collective Defense Institute (IDC) has launched two lawsuits against the Brazilian branches of Meta, TikTok, and the short-form video app Kwai, accusing them of failing to implement protections to…
Coinbase CEO Calls for Apology from Next SEC Chair Over Crypto Industry Impact
Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, has taken a critical stance against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), suggesting that the next chair should issue an apology for the perceived…
GitHub’s Copilot Now Supports Models from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic
GitHub has unveiled a multi-model approach for its Copilot tool, now allowing developers to switch between AI models from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI. This major shift provides more flexibility for…
Bitcoin’s Surge to $80K Driven by Positive Derivatives Market Trends
As 2024 winds down, the financial landscape for Bitcoin looks promising, with potential price escalations to over $80,000, spurred by bullish signals from the derivatives markets. Analysts from the crypto…
US Finalizes AI and Tech Investment Restrictions in China
The Biden administration announced on Monday that it has finalized rules limiting U.S. investments in specific technology sectors in China, including artificial intelligence, to safeguard national security. Initially proposed in…
Canadian Reluctance Toward Digital Dollar Adoption Noted by Bank of Canada
The Bank of Canada has been closely monitoring Canadian attitudes towards the potential introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Recent findings suggest that while there is curiosity about…
Google Expands AI Overviews to Over 100 Countries
Google is pushing its AI Overviews, a feature delivering quick-hit summaries at the top of search results, to more than 100 countries, aiming to reach over 1 billion users monthly.…
Grok’s New Update Lets X Users Ask Questions About Images
Elon Musk’s AI-focused venture, xAI, has upgraded its chatbot Grok with image-recognition capabilities, allowing users to upload images and receive interpretive responses from the AI. The update, announced Monday by…
Reddit Stock Hits $100 Milestone with Impressive Q3 Results
Reddit shares surged 22% in extended trading on Tuesday, reaching the $100 mark for the first time. This significant jump follows the company’s announcement of third-quarter results that exceeded analyst…
Kamala Harris Combines Critique of Trump with Economic Strategy in Vibrant DC Rally
With just one week left until Election Day, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris took a firm stand against former President Donald Trump during a rally held at the historical site of…
Netflix Launches ‘Moments’ to Make Scene-Sharing Easier Than Ever
Netflix has introduced a new feature called “Moments” on its iOS app, enabling users to save, share, and rewatch favorite scenes from shows and movies with ease. The feature lets…
Microsoft Points to Google in Alleged Lobbying Against Its Cloud Services
Microsoft has leveled a serious accusation at Google, alleging the search giant is funding a covert campaign aimed at discrediting Microsoft’s cloud services in the European Union and the United…
Apple Intelligence Coming to EU iPhones and iPads in April 2025
After months of regulatory delays, Apple announced its AI suite, Apple Intelligence, will reach iPhone and iPad users in the European Union in April 2025. Previously limited to English in…
Apple Intelligence Debuts with New AI Features on iOS 18.1
Apple’s latest software update for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 introduces Apple Intelligence, a suite of AI-driven tools, marking a significant shift in how users interact with…
Lyft Settles FTC Lawsuit Over Misleading Driver Pay Claims
Lyft has agreed to revise its earnings claims and improve transparency regarding driver pay after settling a lawsuit with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Justice Department. The…
Telegram Pushes Back on Monitoring Chatbots in Star Health Data Leak Case
Telegram, the popular messaging platform, informed an Indian court on Friday that it cannot monitor all hosted accounts to detect leaked customer data from India’s largest health insurer, Star Health.…
FTX Reaches $228 Million Settlement with Bybit Exchange
The bankruptcy estate of FTX, a prominent but now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange, has agreed to a substantial $228 million settlement with Bybit exchange, marking a significant development in the ongoing legal…
Researchers Sound Alarm on OpenAI’s Whisper AI Accuracy in Hospitals
Concerns are mounting around OpenAI’s transcription tool Whisper after researchers identified significant issues with “AI hallucinations,” especially alarming given the tool’s adoption in high-stakes fields like healthcare. The transcription software,…