‘Kiss Cam’ Controversy Drives $7 Million in Prediction Bets on Astronomer CEO’s Removal
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron became the center of a viral controversy after being caught on camera hugging his human resources director, Kristin Cabot, during a kiss cam moment at a…
Six Months Into Trump’s Second Term, Voters Stay Deeply Divided
Jaclyn Taylor and Lawrence Malinconico live on opposite sides of the deep political divide shaping America today. Taylor, a businesswoman in Iowa, praised President Donald Trump’s first six months, grading…
Dia Launches Skill Gallery; Perplexity Plans to Add Tasks to Comet
AI-powered browsers have yet to fully achieve the promise of handling complex, multistep tasks seamlessly. However, developers behind these browsers are focusing on incremental improvements, making it easier for users…
Crypto Treasury Firm Targets MicroStrategy Status for Ether With a Yield-First Approach
The Ether Machine, a crypto treasury company focused on ether (ETH), is preparing to go public on Nasdaq through a merger with blank-check firm Dynamix Corporation. The company will trade…
UK Considers Dropping Plan for Backdoor Access to Encrypted Apple Data
The UK is facing intense pressure from US officials to abandon its efforts to create a backdoor into encrypted iCloud storage and backups, according to a report by the Financial…
Mihogo Launches Legal Awareness Initiative to Help E-Bike Riders Navigate Complex U.S. Regulations
In response to the growing complexity of electric bicycle laws across the United States, e-bike manufacturer Mihogo has launched a new awareness initiative aimed at educating riders on where and…
Facing Hurricane Season on the Mississippi Gulf Coast: A Message from Iron Storage Long Beach
Each year, the Atlantic hurricane season arrives with the same official dates—June 1 to November 30—but the realities for Gulf Coast communities like Long Beach, Mississippi, are anything but routine.…
Indian Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Confirms $44M Stolen in Hack
India’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, CoinDCX, has revealed that one of its internal operational accounts was compromised in a recent hack, resulting in the theft of millions in cryptocurrency. Incident Involved…
New Zero-Day Bug in Microsoft SharePoint Faces Widespread Attacks
The U.S. federal government and cybersecurity experts have issued urgent warnings after a newly discovered security flaw in Microsoft’s SharePoint software began to be actively exploited by hackers. The Cybersecurity…
Spyware Exploits Starlink Name to Deceive Iranians Seeking Unfiltered Internet
Cybersecurity firm Lookout has identified an Android-based spyware program impersonating the Starlink brand to trick internet users in Iran into installing malicious software. Spyware Linked to Iranian State-Sponsored Group MuddyWater…
Harvard and Trump Lawyers Face Off in Court Over Funding Dispute
Lawyers representing Harvard University and the Trump administration faced off in a Boston courtroom Monday over the president’s decision to withhold billions in federal funding from Harvard’s education programs. The…
Musk’s X Refuses to Provide Data in ‘Politically Motivated’ French Probe
Elon Musk’s social media platform X has denied allegations from French authorities accusing it of data manipulation amid an ongoing criminal investigation. The company also stated it will not comply…
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba Vows to Remain in Office Despite Election Defeat
Japanese Premier Shigeru Ishiba pledged to remain in office on Monday despite his ruling coalition suffering significant losses in the upper house elections. The disappointing results have led some members…
Apple’s New iPad Pro Could Fix an Old Camera Issue with a Simple Solution
Apple’s upcoming iPad Pro is reportedly set to include a second selfie camera, enhancing its video call capabilities and user experience. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the new iPad Pro…
Tesla Loses Appeal Among India’s Loyal Fans Despite Musk’s Delivery
Tesla officially opened its first showroom in India this week, but the excitement among early supporters is notably muted. Vishal Gondal, a longtime Tesla enthusiast who prebooked a Model 3…
United Airlines Says Starlink Interference Issue Is ‘Nearly Resolved’
United Airlines passengers will soon enjoy in-flight Wi-Fi powered by Starlink once again, following a resolution of a static interference problem that temporarily disrupted the satellite internet service. During a…
Apple Files Lawsuit Against YouTuber Jon Prosser Over ‘Brazen and Egregious’ iOS 26 Leaks
Apple has filed a lawsuit against YouTuber Jon Prosser for posting details about iOS 26, alleging he obtained the information through “brazen and egregious” means. According to Apple, Prosser collaborated…
SpaceX’s Starbase Reports Higher Worker Injury Rates Than Industry Peers
SpaceX employees working at its Starbase facility in Texas face significantly higher injury risks than those at the company’s other manufacturing locations. Worker safety records reviewed show Starbase’s injury rates…
DuckDuckGo Adds Option to Hide AI-Generated Images in Search Results
Privacy-focused browser DuckDuckGo is launching a new setting that allows users to filter out AI-generated images from their search results. This move comes in response to user feedback, highlighting how…
Inflation Expectations Drop to Pre-Tariff Levels in Latest University of Michigan Survey
Consumers’ concerns over tariff-driven inflation have eased somewhat, according to the University of Michigan’s latest Survey of Consumers released Friday. The overall sentiment index for July rose 1.8% from June,…