President Biden Set to Formally Apologize for Historic Indian Boarding School Policies
In a historic gesture of reconciliation, President Joe Biden is scheduled to deliver a formal apology for the U.S. government-run boarding school system that forcibly separated Native American children from…
Bitcoin Struggles to Break $67K Despite Rising Interest from Retail and Institutional Investors
Bitcoin’s price remains stubbornly below the $67,000 mark despite significant interest from both retail and institutional investors. As of October 23, 2024, Bitcoin is trading at $66,432, reflecting a slight…
Tech Titans Bet Big on Augmented Reality: Meta, Snap, and More
Meta and Snap are investing billions in augmented reality (AR) technology, aiming to revolutionize digital interaction despite being years away from consumer-ready products. Meta has unveiled its ambitious AR prototype,…
Crypto Exchanges Should Bear the Brunt of Security, Not Users
At the recent Blockchain Life event held in Dubai, industry professionals deliberated on the distribution of security responsibilities within the cryptocurrency sector. Vugar Usi Zade, Chief Operating Officer at Bitget,…
IBM stock falls after third-quarter revenue disappoints Wall Street
IBM shares dropped by 3% in after-hours trading on Wednesday following the company’s third-quarter earnings report, which revealed lower-than-expected revenue from its consulting and infrastructure segments. While IBM’s adjusted earnings…
Chainlink Partners with Swift to Bridge Blockchain Payments with Traditional Finance
Chainlink, a leading provider of decentralized oracles, is set to revolutionize financial transactions by introducing a new blockchain payment solution tailored for the financial sector. In a strategic collaboration with…
Tesla Plans to Launch More Affordable EVs in 2025
Tesla reaffirmed its commitment to launching more affordable electric vehicles (EVs) in early 2025, according to its third-quarter earnings report. The company reiterated that it is preparing to introduce new,…
FTC’s Ban on Fake Online Reviews Officially Begins
A federal ban on fake online reviews is now in effect, marking a significant shift in online commerce practices. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has prohibited the creation, sale, and…
AI voice systems for cars get a boost from Qualcomm and Google partnership
Qualcomm and Google are partnering to help car manufacturers develop AI voice assistants for vehicles using the Android Automotive OS (AAOS). Qualcomm announced that it is collaborating with Google to…
Harris Condemns Trump’s Alleged Hitler Praise, Labels Him ‘Increasingly Unhinged’
Vice President Kamala Harris sharply criticized former President Donald Trump for his alleged positive comments about Adolf Hitler, highlighting a disturbing narrative emerging close to the election climax. Reports surfaced…
Microsoft and OpenAI Announce $10 Million Grant for AI in Journalism
Microsoft and OpenAI are offering $10 million in grants to help select media outlets integrate AI tools into their journalism operations. The initiative will support five initial recipients—Chicago Public Media,…
Intel Arc 140T Benchmarks Hint at Significant Mobile Graphics Boost
Intel’s upcoming mobile chips could include a major upgrade in the form of the Intel Arc 140T graphics solution, recently spotted on GFXBench. The early benchmarks suggest that the Arc…
Tesla Testing Robotaxi Service with Employees in Bay Area
Tesla has been testing a robotaxi service in the Bay Area with its employees, using vehicles equipped with the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software and safety drivers behind the wheel.…
Buenos Aires Implements Blockchain Technology for Digital Identity to 3.6 Million Residents
The city of Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, is pioneering the integration of blockchain technology and zero-knowledge cryptography into its digital infrastructure. This strategic move aims to revolutionize how citizens…
Tesla Maintains Bitcoin Holdings Worth $780 Million Amid Wallet Transfers
Tesla, the renowned electric vehicle manufacturer, is likely to still possess its entire Bitcoin stash valued at approximately $780 million, despite recent transfers to several undisclosed wallets, as per insights…
Texas Instruments Profit Beats Expectations as China Automotive Chip Market Rebounds
Texas Instruments (TI) has reported a better-than-expected profit, suggesting a potential rebound in China’s automotive chip market, even as industrial weakness continues to affect the company’s overall performance. The analog…
Thousands of Artists Protest AI Exploiting Their Creative Work
More than 10,500 artists from film, television, music, and literature have signed an open letter protesting the use of their work by artificial intelligence (AI) companies without permission, The Washington…
Google Ad Misdirect Leads to Crypto Wallet Drainer Linked to Sony’s Blockchain ‘Soneium’
A recent investigation by the blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer has unveiled a concerning threat to cryptocurrency holders: a Google-sponsored ad misdirecting to a malicious website designed to drain crypto…
Anthropic Launches AI That Can Operate Your PC
Anthropic has introduced a significant update to its Claude AI assistant, enabling it to control a computer, with the new feature, ‘computer use,’ now available in public beta. This functionality…
Spotify Lets You Show Off Your Style with Custom Playlist Covers
Spotify has announced a new feature that allows users to create custom cover art for their playlists, marking a significant enhancement in personalization options on the platform. This feature is…