$1M Bug Bounty for Solana Firedancer Client Goes Live This Week
Solana developers will soon have the opportunity to earn up to $1 million by identifying bugs in the upcoming “Firedancer” independent validator client. The bug bounty program begins on Wednesday,…
Echo Spot Returns: Amazon’s Improved Smart Alarm Clock Now Available
Amazon has reintroduced its Echo Spot smart alarm clock, reviving the product ahead of the Prime Day shopping event. Priced at $79.99, with a special offer of $44.99 for Prime…
Apple Approves Epic’s EU iOS App Store with Conditions
The Epic Games Store app for EU iPhones has successfully passed Apple’s notarization process, moving the alternative app store closer to selling apps directly to iOS users outside of Apple’s…
YouTube Unveils Tool to Remove Copyrighted Music Without Affecting Other Audio
YouTube introduced an updated eraser tool on July 4, Thursday, that enables creators to remove copyrighted music from their videos while preserving other audio elements like dialogue and sound effects.…
Google launches the Gemini AI side panel for Gmail on iOS and Android
Google has announced a significant update to its Gmail service that will benefit all users, from office workers to top executives. This new feature introduces the AI-powered Gemini side panel…
Microsoft’s Surface Pro is adequate but not groundbreaking in AI.
In May, Microsoft unveiled its new line of Windows PCs, dubbed Copilot+ PCs, highlighting their design for artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. These devices are powered by Qualcomm chips, which promise…
Tesla Model Y Approved for Official Use in China
Tesla has achieved a notable milestone in China as its Model Y has been added to a government procurement list in Jiangsu province, marking the first time Chinese government workers…
Threads Approaches First Year with 175 Million Monthly Active Users
As Threads approaches its first anniversary, Meta’s social media platform has surpassed 175 million monthly active users, as announced by Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday, 3 July. This milestone comes just…
Fisker Seeks Court Approval to Offload Electric SUVs at Record Low Prices
Fisker, an electric vehicle manufacturer, is currently navigating bankruptcy and has proposed selling its inventory of all-electric Ocean SUVs at a substantial discount. The company has requested approval from the…
Telegram Launches Stars for Content Creators, Expands Crypto Use
Telegram is enhancing its monetization capabilities by enabling content creators to share and monetize their work directly on its platform using a new digital currency called Stars. Introduced last month,…
ElevenLabs Introduces Free AI Voice Isolator to Compete with Adobe
ElevenLabs, the AI voice startup known for its voice cloning, text-to-speech, and speech-to-speech models, has just added another tool to its product portfolio: an AI Voice Isolator. This innovative tool…
Local Gift Delivery Service Afloat Goes Nationwide
Afloat, a gift delivery app that enables customers to shop from local stores and have gifts delivered the same day, has announced its expansion across the United States. Previously available…
Streaming Giants Push Back Against New Canadian Revenue-Sharing Regulations
Global streaming companies announced on Thursday that they are contesting new Canadian regulations requiring them to contribute financially to local news. The companies argue that the Canadian federal government has…
Unusual Asteroids Passed Close to Earth, NASA Recorded the Event
NASA’s radar located in the remote Mojave Desert has successfully captured high-resolution images of formidable asteroids, including a massive one-mile-wide behemoth, as they passed by our planet’s neighborhood. These radar…
Microsoft Settles for $14.4 Million Over Claims of Penalizing Protected Leave in California
Microsoft has agreed to a $14.4 million settlement regarding allegations that it retaliated against California employees who utilized legally protected time off. This settlement arises from complaints filed with California’s…
OpenAI Faces Two Major Security Incidents This Week
OpenAI, the prominent AI research lab and developer behind ChatGPT, has made headlines once again, this time for two significant security concerns. These issues have sparked debate about the company’s…
Proton Launches Proton Docs to Challenge Google Docs with Enhanced Privacy
Proton, a company that prioritizes user privacy, has introduced a new service called Proton Docs. This service is a direct competitor to Google Docs and is integrated within Proton’s existing…
Google’s AI Expansion Drives 50% Spike in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Google’s ambitious strides in artificial intelligence are taking a toll on its environmental goals, as highlighted by the company’s 2024 Environmental Report. Over the past five years, Google’s greenhouse gas…
Binance.US ‘Prepared’ for SEC Legal Showdown
Binance.US, the United States-based branch of the global cryptocurrency exchange Binance, is gearing up for an extended legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to an announcement…
SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda Criticizes Agency’s Approach to Crypto Filings as ‘Problematic’
SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda has expressed concerns about his agency’s approach to crypto disclosure rules, describing the generic application to crypto asset filings as “problematic.” In a statement released on…