Huma Secures $80M Funding to Revolutionize Healthcare Apps Using Generative AI
The influence of AI is expanding across various industries, including the strictly regulated healthcare sector. London-based health-tech company Huma has unveiled an AI-powered cloud platform designed to help startups create,…
You Can Now Add Multiple Audio Tracks to Instagram Reels
Instagram announced a new feature allowing users to add multiple audio tracks to their Reels, available globally starting Tuesday, July 16. This update enables creators to incorporate up to 20…
Microsoft’s Hiring of Inflection Staff Faces UK Merger Probe
Microsoft’s recent hiring of employees from Inflection AI has prompted the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to initiate a merger investigation. This hiring includes key figures such as Mustafa…
German Government’s Bitcoin Sale Nets $2.8 Billion
The German government has confirmed a substantial emergency sale of Bitcoin, which commenced in June 2024. An official statement from the state of Sachsen on July 17 detailed the sale…
Stripe Enables Cryptocurrency Purchases for European Clients, Report Reveals
Stripe, a leading financial services provider, has recently broadened its cryptocurrency offerings in the European market. This expansion enables European consumers to purchase cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether using their…
Kaspersky to Shut Down U.S. Operations and Lay Off Staff After Ban
Kaspersky will exit the U.S. market and lay off dozens of employees following a U.S. government ban on its software due to security concerns. Starting July 20, the Russian cybersecurity…
Agility Robotics’ Digit Starts First Official Job at Spanx Factory
Agility Robotics’ humanoid robot, Digit, has begun its first official job at a Spanx factory in Connecticut. This deployment follows a multi-year agreement with GXO Logistics Inc., the world’s largest…
New EU AI Regulations Increase Operational Costs for Chinese Tech Companies
The European Union (EU) is set to implement the world’s first comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) regulations on August 1. These new rules are expected to significantly increase compliance and assessment…
Users Can Now Try iOS 18 and More as Apple Releases Public Betas
Apple has launched public betas for iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and tvOS 18, providing users early access to the upcoming features across its devices. The iOS…
Significant Moon Cave Discovery Could Shelter Future Astronauts
Researchers have uncovered a significant underground cave on the moon, accessible from the surface, which may prove pivotal for future lunar explorations and habitation. This discovery, reported in the journal…
Bitcoin and Ethereum Drive Record $17.8 Billion in Crypto Inflows
The digital asset investment landscape has experienced a remarkable surge in 2024, with inflows into cryptocurrency investment products reaching a record-breaking $17.8 billion year-to-date (YTD). This substantial capital influx suggests…
European Commission Finds X’s Blue Checkmarks Misleading
The European Union has announced that the blue checkmarks on Elon Musk’s platform, X, violate the bloc’s social media laws. These checkmarks, which cost $8 for verification, are seen as…
Ethereum Surpasses $3,300, Anticipated ETF Approvals Could Fuel Further Gains
As the financial world stands on the precipice of a significant shift, Ethereum (ETH) has witnessed a remarkable price increase, surpassing the $3,300 mark. This surge comes in anticipation of…
Bitcoin Whales Snapped Up $4.3B of BTC Amid Price Slump
Bitcoin whales took full advantage of the crypto market slump earlier this month, accumulating 71,000 Bitcoin amid the fastest rate of Bitcoin stacking since April 2023. Significant Accumulation During Market…
Germany Holds 9K Bitcoin Left After Massive Sell-Off in Just Three Weeks
The German government’s Bitcoin wallet has dwindled to 9,094 Bitcoin, a mere 18% of its original holdings, following a series of large transfers to cryptocurrency exchanges on July 11. The…
Apple Vision Pro Hits Shelves in Five New Regions
Apple’s Vision Pro, the company’s mixed reality headset, is now available in more countries outside the United States. Starting Friday, June 12, customers in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and the…
Samsung to Unveil Enhanced AI-Driven Bixby Voice Assistant This Year
PARIS — Samsung is set to launch an upgraded version of its voice assistant, Bixby, this year, leveraging its own artificial intelligence models. TM Roh, the head of Samsung’s mobile…
AMD to Acquire Finnish Startup Silo AI for $665 Million to Strengthen Its Position in the AI Race
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) announced on Wednesday that it will acquire Finnish artificial intelligence startup Silo AI for approximately $665 million in cash. This strategic move aims to enhance AMD’s…
Apple Issues Spyware Attack Warning to iPhone Users in 98 Countries
Apple has issued a new round of threat notifications to iPhone users across 98 countries, warning them of potential mercenary spyware attacks. This is the second such alert campaign from…
Bitcoin Mining Set to Enhance UK’s Renewable Energy Grid
Bitcoin mining offers numerous potential use cases beyond maintaining network security and integrity, such as utilizing GPUs to power machine learning and large gaming setups. One United Kingdom-based Bitcoin advocacy…