US Urges Stronger Encryption Amid Chinese Telecom Hacking Allegations
A senior U.S. cybersecurity official has issued a clear recommendation to Americans: embrace encryption to secure their communications. Jeff Greene, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure…
Spotify Wrapped Underwhelms Fans with Lack of Creativity
Spotify’s annual Wrapped feature, eagerly awaited by users each year, has drawn criticism in 2024 for falling short of expectations. While typically celebrated for its creative and interactive data insights,…
Microsoft Faces UK Lawsuit Over Cloud Pricing Practices
Microsoft is facing a lawsuit in the U.K. over allegations that it has been unfairly overcharging customers who use its Windows Server software on rival cloud platforms, including Amazon Web…
Meta Reports AI Content Makes Up Less Than 1% of Election Misinformation
Warnings about generative AI fueling election misinformation in 2024 ultimately did not materialize as feared, according to Meta. The tech giant stated that AI-generated content accounted for less than 1%…
Crypto Exchange Volumes Surge to Three-Year High in November Following Trump’s Election Victory
November saw cryptocurrency exchange volumes reach a three-year peak, largely propelled by Donald Trump’s victory in the United States presidential election, which ignited expectations of more favorable cryptocurrency regulations. Data…
Concerns Over Pete Hegseth’s Drinking Habits Emerge from Fox News Colleagues
Pete Hegseth, recently designated as President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, has reportedly had issues with alcohol that concerned his colleagues at Fox News. This information comes from 10…
US Escalates Crackdown on China’s Chip Industry with Export Restrictions
The United States on Monday announced a comprehensive set of restrictions targeting China’s semiconductor industry. The measures, introduced by the Commerce Department, aim to curb China’s advancements in chipmaking and…
Alex Mashinsky Reaches Plea Deal on Two Charges
Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky has reached a plea agreement with U.S. prosecutors following an unsuccessful attempt by his legal team to dismiss charges in his criminal indictment. During a…
Uber launches Shikara boat rides on Dal Lake
Uber has launched a new boat-hailing service in India, offering tourists the chance to ride the iconic Shikara boats on Dal Lake in Kashmir. These brightly colored wooden boats, adorned…
GoBlue App Launches, Brings Analytics Tracking to Bluesky Users
GoBlue, a new iOS app, is stepping in to fill a void in the Bluesky ecosystem, offering users the ability to track analytics on the rapidly growing social network. With…
OpenAI Explores Potential for Ads Amid Financial Pressures
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is considering the introduction of advertising as a revenue stream, according to comments from its CFO Sarah Friar in an interview with the Financial Times.…
Potential Integration of Staking Yields in U.S. Ethereum ETFs Under New Administration
A recent report by Bernstein Research on December 2nd indicates that Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States might soon incorporate staking yields. This development is anticipated under the…
Microchip Technology Lowers Revenue Forecast and Shuts Arizona Plant
Microchip Technology adjusted its revenue expectations for the third quarter on Monday, predicting figures near the lower end of its $1.03 billion forecast. This revised outlook falls short of analysts’…
Changpeng Zhao Open to a Presidential Pardon from Donald Trump
Former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has expressed his openness to receiving a federal pardon from United States President-elect Donald Trump. This statement came during a December 1 exchange on…
Nvidia Invests in Nebius Group’s $700 Million AI Infrastructure Drive
AI infrastructure firm Nebius Group has secured $700 million in a private funding round led by investors such as Nvidia, Accel, and Orbis Investments. The financing marks a critical milestone…
MicroStrategy Acquires $1.5 Billion Worth of Bitcoin in a Week
MicroStrategy, known for its substantial corporate Bitcoin investments, recently disclosed the purchase of approximately 15,400 BTC over the period from November 25 to December 1. This acquisition, financed through $1.5…
Threads Rolls Out Advanced Search Filters to Challenge Bluesky and X
Threads, Meta’s alternative to X (formerly Twitter), is introducing an advanced search feature to enhance user experience. This update, set to roll out globally over the next few weeks, allows…
Brazil Tightens Regulations on Stablecoin Withdrawals
Amid a steep decline in the value of the Brazilian real against the U.S. dollar, Brazil’s central bank, Banco Central do Brasil (BCB), has issued a draft regulation aimed at…
Apple Accused of Spying on Employees in New Lawsuit
Apple’s reputation as a privacy-first company is under scrutiny following a new lawsuit accusing the tech giant of spying on its employees. Filed on Sunday in California state court, the…
XRP Climbs Back to Third Place After Extended Legal Battle with SEC
XRP, the digital currency used by U.S. blockchain payment firm Ripple, has reclaimed its position as the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. This resurgence marks a significant comeback after being…