Liz Cheney Advocates for Conservative Support of Kamala Harris Amid Abortion Debate
Former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney, a long-standing critic of unrestricted abortion policies, has recently pivoted to oppose stringent Republican-imposed bans on the procedure. During a series of events held in…
AI investment in China faces looming US restrictions
The U.S. is set to implement new restrictions on investments in artificial intelligence (AI) in China, with final rules currently under review by the Office of Management and Budget, signaling…
xAI Releases API for Grok Chatbot
Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, has officially launched an API for its generative AI model, Grok, though its current capabilities appear limited. The API provides access to a single model,…
ByteDance Fires Intern for Tampering with AI Model Training
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, confirmed it dismissed an intern in August for allegedly sabotaging its artificial intelligence (AI) model training project. The intern, who worked on ByteDance’s commercialization…
Stripe Secures $1.1 Billion Acquisition of Stablecoin Platform Bridge, According to TechCrunch Founder
Payment processing giant Stripe has finalized a monumental $1.1 billion acquisition of the stablecoin platform Bridge, as reported by TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington. This deal marks a significant expansion for…
Ford Urges EV Owners to Stop Using Tesla NACS Adapters
Ford has advised its electric vehicle customers to stop using Tesla NACS adapters due to concerns that some units could cause slower charging speeds or damage the charging port. The…
Qualcomm Brings AI Power to Mobile Chips with New Snapdragon 8 Elite
Qualcomm announced on Monday that it is integrating technology initially developed for its laptop chips into its mobile phone processors, with the goal of enhancing their capabilities for generative AI…
Policy Recommendations Suggest Taxing or Banning Bitcoin to Sustain Government Deficits
A recent working paper from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis has ignited a contentious debate by suggesting that assets like Bitcoin should be either taxed or banned to enable…
Tether’s USDT Reaches Record $120 Billion Market Cap, Indicating Potential ‘Uptober’ Crypto Rally
Tether‘s United States dollar-denominated stablecoin, USDT, has reached a new milestone, surpassing a $120 billion market capitalization for the first time on October 20. This achievement is documented on Tether’s…
DJI Sues US Defense Department to Remove Chinese Military Label
DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, is escalating its legal battle against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to remove its designation as a “Chinese Military Company.” DJI argues that…
Substantial Losses for Andrew Tate-Endorsed Memecoins
Most memecoins promoted by controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate have plummeted in value, losing 99% following his endorsement. Tate, who became famous on various social platforms, ventured into the…
Ether Holdings in Accumulation Wallets Surge 65% Since Early 2024
Since the beginning of 2024, Ether (ETH) has seen a substantial increase in its presence in accumulation wallets, with the value of these holdings now exceeding $50 billion. This trend…
Bitcoin Widens Market Cap Lead Over Ethereum to $1 Trillion Amid $68K Trading Price
Bitcoin‘s market capitalization has soared to $1.35 trillion, establishing a significant $1 trillion lead over Ethereum as BTC prices stabilize just above $68,000. This marks a notable milestone in the…
Perplexity AI Looks to Raise $500 Million at $8 Billion Valuation
Perplexity AI is reportedly in discussions to raise $500 million in a new funding round, which could more than double its valuation to $8 billion or higher, according to sources…
Internet Archive Hackers Exploit Zendesk Access Again
Hackers who breached the Internet Archive earlier this month continue to exploit the organization’s security vulnerabilities, now using exposed Zendesk access tokens to send unauthorized email blasts. Despite the Archive’s…
Quantum Breakthroughs and Encryption: China’s Progress and Its Implications
Recent developments from Shanghai University have stirred the tech community with claims of breaking RSA encryption algorithms crucial to banking, military, and cryptocurrency applications. Despite the buzz, these claims, as…
Mira Murati Starts Fundraising for AI Startup After Leaving OpenAI
Mira Murati, the former Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI, is currently in the process of raising venture capital for a new artificial intelligence (AI) startup, according to Reuters. Murati, who…
Trump Trolls Harris with French Fry Stunt at Pennsylvania McDonald’s
In a strategic move just over two weeks before Election Day, former President Donald Trump appeared at a McDonald’s in Feasterville, Pennsylvania, to serve up french fries and political jabs…
Musk Gives Away $1 Million Daily to Petition Signers in Support of Trump
Elon Musk is offering $1 million every day to one person who signs a petition from his political action committee (PAC), America PAC, in support of the U.S. Constitution. The…
Apple’s iPhone Sales in China Climb 20% in First Three Weeks
Apple’s new iPhone sales in China surged 20% in the first three weeks following their launch, according to data from research firm Counterpoint. This growth compares to the 2023 model’s…