Anduril Industries Secures $1.5 Billion in Funding, Now Worth $14 Billion
Anduril Industries, a defense technology start-up, announced a significant milestone on Wednesday, raising $1.5 billion in its Series F funding round. This latest capital influx has elevated the company’s valuation…
Blockchain Technology Cuts Airline Cargo Handling Costs by 7%, Enhances Operational Efficiency
Blockchain technology is making significant strides in the aviation industry, demonstrating its potential to disrupt and streamline operations. A recent study conducted by Aventus at Heathrow Airport revealed that airlines…
Introducing Volla Phone Quintus: The Future of Smartphone Security and Convenience
~ The Volla Phone Quintus is the only smartphone with an integrated, optional cloud that eliminates the need for a data center. ~ The latest smartphone is all set to…
New Services Coming to Airbnb: Co-Hosting, Experiences Relaunch and More
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky announced on Tuesday’s Q2 earnings call that the company will expand its services beyond short-term rentals to include co-hosting, relaunching its “experiences,” guest services, and more.…
Singapore Sees Increase in Chinese EV Launches with New Incentives
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are increasingly entering the Singaporean market as the government bolsters EV adoption through extended incentives and the expansion of charging infrastructure. Notable recent entries include…
India Opts Not to Regulate Crypto Transactions Amid Tightened Oversight
The Indian government has disclosed that it currently has no plans to regulate the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies, even as it intensifies efforts to oversee crypto-related activities such as…
Telegram Poised to Drive Major Cryptocurrency Adoption, Says X10 CEO
Telegram, renowned as the third most downloaded messaging app globally, may be the catalyst for reaching the milestone of the first billion cryptocurrency users. Ruslan Fakhrutdinov, founder and CEO of…
Senators Urge Antitrust Probe into New Sports Streaming Service Venu Sports
Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT), joined by Representative Joaquin Castro (D-TX), are urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to investigate the…
California Enhances Regulation of Bitcoin ATMs with Support from State Legislation
The city of Chico, California, is poised to implement stricter regulations on Bitcoin teller machines (ATMs), backed by recent state legislation aimed at curbing fraud and enhancing consumer protection in…
South Korea Indicts Kakao Founder for Alleged Stock Manipulation
South Korean prosecutors have indicted Kim Beom-su, the billionaire founder of Kakao Corp, on charges of stock market manipulation, Yonhap news agency reported on Thursday. Kim, also known as Brian…
Donald Trump Jr. Set to Launch a Crypto Platform Challenging Traditional Banks
Donald Trump Jr. has unveiled plans to create a new decentralized finance (DeFi) cryptocurrency platform aimed at addressing disparities in banking access. This announcement marks a significant step towards challenging…
Electrify America Takes Steps to Prevent Charging Station Hogging
Electrify America, a leading EV charging company in the U.S., is set to penalize drivers who exceed necessary charging times, aiming to increase turnover and availability at busy stations. In…
Intel’s Missed Investment in OpenAI Revealed
Intel’s missed opportunity to invest in OpenAI has surfaced as a pivotal moment in its struggle to keep pace in the AI era. Around seven years ago, Intel had the…
Enterprise AI Video Tool from Idomoo: Revolutionizing Video Creation for Businesses
Idomoo, a leading provider of video creation technology, has launched Enterprise AI Video, a groundbreaking solution designed to revolutionize the way businesses create video content. Built on the company’s Next…
Elon Musk’s X Lawsuit Forces GARM to Close, Signaling Potential Industry Shifts
A recent antitrust lawsuit filed by Elon Musk’s X has led to the sudden shutdown of the Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM), a key initiative under the World Federation…
Stranded Starliner Astronauts Expected to Return Home Next Year
NASA announced that astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), will likely return to Earth next year due to ongoing issues with Boeing’s Starliner…
Zoom Challenges Microsoft and Google with AI-Powered Docs
Zoom has launched Zoom Docs, an AI-powered word processor, positioning itself to compete with Microsoft and Google. Introduced in March, Zoom Docs is integrated with Zoom AI Companion, which uses…
NYC’s Weather Alert Drones Struggle with Spanish Announcements
New York City recently introduced a drone warning system to alert residents about hazardous weather conditions, but the system’s Spanish language capabilities have fallen short. On Wednesday, a resident recorded…
X Faces Court in Ireland for Using EU Data to Train Grok Without Consent
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has launched High Court proceedings against Elon Musk’s X, accusing the company of using European user data without proper consent to train its artificial intelligence…
‘Crypto Advocates for Harris’ Gain Backing from Mark Cuban
As the 2024 presidential race intensifies, a group named ‘Crypto Advocates for Harris‘ is rallying support for Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, urging her to formulate a clear policy on digital…