Bitpanda Becomes Second Crypto Firm to Secure MiCA License in Germany
Austrian fintech unicorn Bitpanda has become the latest cryptocurrency firm to secure a license under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework. Bitpanda announced on January 27 that…
RedNote Sees Massive Decline in U.S. Users After TikTok Ban Delay
As the U.S. TikTok ban loomed, many U.S. users flocked to RedNote, a Chinese app that offered a similar experience to TikTok. The app, which is listed in the U.S.…
Threads Tests Ads in U.S. and Japan for User Feedback
Meta’s Threads, a direct rival to X, announced on Friday that it is now testing ads with select brands in the U.S. and Japan. Instagram head Adam Mosseri emphasized that…
Tata Acquires 60% Stake in Pegatron’s Indian Operations
Tata Electronics has acquired a 60% controlling stake in the Indian arm of Apple assembly partner Pegatron as the conglomerate expands its iPhone-manufacturing capacity in the country. Pegatron’s Role in…
Google Unveils New App to Decode Doctor’s Handwriting at Annual India Event
Google has announced a new initiative to tackle the long-standing issue of deciphering handwritten doctor’s notes. This revelation came during the company’s annual “Google for India” event, which showcases a…
Chinese Hacking Group PlushDemon Exploits VPN Website in Espionage Attack
In a sophisticated cyberespionage operation, the Chinese hacking group PlushDemon has compromised the website of South Korean VPN provider IPany, distributing malware to unsuspecting users. ESET, a leading cybersecurity firm,…
Nvidia Overtakes Apple to Regain Title of Most Valuable Company
Nvidia has reclaimed its position as the world’s most valuable publicly traded company, surpassing Apple in market capitalization on Tuesday. At the close of trading, Nvidia’s market cap reached approximately…
Nintendo Unveils New ‘Super Smash Bros.’ Game for Switch 2
Nintendo is gearing up for a major release that promises to be a game-changer for its fans. The gaming giant has confirmed the development of a new “Super Smash Bros.”…
Samsung to Launch Galaxy S25 Slim Globally, Excludes U.S.
Samsung’s much-anticipated Galaxy S25 Slim will not be making its way to the United States, as confirmed by recent reports. The tech giant is set to unveil this new model…
Google Strengthens XR Ambitions with $250 Million HTC Acquisition
Google has announced its strategic acquisition of a segment of HTC’s extended reality (XR) business for $250 million. This move marks a significant step in Google’s efforts to enhance its…
DeepSeek’s Open AI Models Stir Interest with Ingenious Domain Redirection
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI lab, has captivated AI enthusiasts by releasing the open version of its DeepSeek-R1 model, outperforming OpenAI’s o1 on specific benchmarks. Ananay Arora, a software engineer, creatively…
Indonesia Fines Google $12.6 Million for Antitrust Violations Over Payment System
Indonesia‘s antitrust agency, the KPPU, has imposed a significant fine on Google, amounting to 202.5 billion Rupiahs, equivalent to $12.6 million. The fine addresses Google’s monopolistic practices concerning its payment…
DeepSeek’s R1 Model Challenges OpenAI with Superior Performance and Affordability
DeepSeek, a prominent Chinese AI lab, has unveiled its latest reasoning model, R1, which claims to outperform OpenAI‘s o1 on select AI benchmarks. The release of R1 marks a significant…
Honor CEO George Zhao Steps Down, Successor Named
George Zhao, the chief executive of the Chinese smartphone firm Honor, has announced his resignation due to personal reasons. He described the decision as “the most difficult decision” he has…
Hino Motors to Pay $1.6 Billion in Emissions Scandal Settlement
Hino Motors, a subsidiary of Toyota, has reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. government, pledging to pay $1.6 billion (£1.3 billion) in response to allegations of deceptive practices regarding…
Ceasefire Brings Relief as Israel and Hamas Agree to Truce
In a significant development towards peace, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a truce that involves a complex exchange of hostages and prisoners. The agreement, which took effect after an…
China Holds Steady on Lending Rates Amid Yuan Woes and Looming U.S. Policy Shifts
China decided to maintain its benchmark lending rates on Monday, as the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) grapples with a weakening yuan and anticipates potential economic shifts under the incoming…
TikTok’s Future in Limbo as Supreme Court Upholds Forced Sale or Ban
The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously upheld a law mandating the forced sale or ban of TikTok, a decision that places the app’s future in the United States in jeopardy.…
Solana Soars 12% Amid Trump’s Memecoin Launch, Outshining Ether
Solana, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap excluding stablecoins, experienced a significant price surge on Saturday. According to Coin Metrics, the price of SOL increased by more than 12%, following…
TikTok’s U.S. Operations Attract Billionaire Investors
TikTok, the popular social media platform, has emerged as a significant player in the U.S. mobile user market, boasting approximately 115 million monthly mobile users. While it trails behind Instagram’s…