No More AI Chatbot Orders at McDonald’s Drive-Thrus
McDonald’s is discontinuing its AI-driven drive-thru ordering experiment, previously conducted in partnership with IBM. The fast-food giant informed its franchisees that the AI program will conclude by July 26th, 2024,…
zkSync Defends Sybil Protection Measures Amid Binance’s Own ZK Token Airdrop
As the Ethereum zero-knowledge layer-2 scaling platform zkSync prepares for its highly anticipated ZK token airdrop on June 17, the team continues to address concerns and criticisms regarding its airdrop…
Ethereum Scaling Ecosystem Reaches Record-High TPS, Driven by Layer-3 Solutions
The Ethereum ecosystem has reached a new milestone in transactions per second (TPS), largely due to a significant increase in activity on a lesser-known Ethereum layer-3 solution. On June 16,…
Former House Speaker Advocates for Stablecoins to Bolster U.S. Financial Strength Against China
Paul Ryan, the former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, has argued that dollar-pegged stablecoins could be a vital tool for addressing the looming U.S. debt crisis and maintaining…
SEC Rejects Ripple’s Plea for Reduced Penalty in Ongoing Legal Battle
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has strongly opposed Ripple Labs’ recent request for a reduced financial penalty, asserting that the company’s proposed $10 million settlement is significantly…
Bird Marketing Announces Expansion Into New Markets in The USA
Bird Marketing, a leader in innovative digital marketing solutions, is excited to announce its expansion into key markets across the United States. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in…
Dave Burke Steps Down as VP of Engineering at Android
Dave Burke, the long-serving Vice President of Engineering at Android, has announced his decision to step down after 14 years in the role. Burke, however, will not be leaving Alphabet,…
Artifact Reborn in Yahoo’s Latest AI-Driven News App
Yahoo has officially unveiled a new AI-powered news application, integrating technology from the previously acquired Artifact app. Artifact, a project initiated by Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, has…
Unigrid to Roll Out Safer, More Affordable Sodium-Ion Batteries
Unigrid, spearheaded by co-founder and CEO Darren Tan, is pioneering an innovative approach to battery technology with its development of sodium-ion batteries as a cost-effective and safer alternative to the…
Trezor Enhances Self-Custody with New Onboarding Service and Advanced Hardware Wallet
Leading hardware cryptocurrency wallet provider Trezor is tackling the challenge of crypto usability by introducing Trezor Expert, a personalized onboarding service, and unveiling its latest hardware wallet, the Trezor Safe…
Swiss Regulator Orders Crypto-Friendly FlowBank into Bankruptcy
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has announced the forced closure and bankruptcy of FlowBank, a Swiss online bank known for its cryptocurrency trading services. This decision comes after…
US Judge Approves Terraform Labs’ $4.5 Billion Settlement with SEC
In a significant legal decision, a United States district court judge has approved a $4.5 billion settlement agreement between Terraform Labs, its co-founder Do Kwon, and the Securities and Exchange…
Taiwan Forms Association to Promote Self-Regulation in the Crypto Industry
A coalition of cryptocurrency companies has come together to form the Taiwan Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) Association, aiming to establish self-regulatory standards for the digital asset sector in Taiwan.…
SoftBank Unveils Plans for 150MW AI Data Center at Sharp’s Sakai Facility
In a significant move set to bolster Japan’s AI capabilities, SoftBank announced plans to construct a substantial AI data center at Sharp Corporation‘s LCD panel plant in Sakai City, Osaka…
Chinese Court Sentences Group for Money Laundering Using Digital Yuan
A Chinese court has sentenced several individuals to prison for laundering money using the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital yuan. This case underscores the complexities of digital…
Spotify Expands Advertising with Creative Lab Agency and Tests AI Voiceover Ads
Spotify announced on Thursday, June 13, the launch of its first in-house creative agency, named Creative Lab. The introduction of Creative Lab is part of Spotify’s strategic effort to attract…
Uniqlo’s Innovative Checkout Technology Paves the Way to ¥10 Trillion in Sales
Singapore – Fast Retailing Co, Asia’s largest apparel business and the parent company of the popular Uniqlo brand, is accelerating its technological advancements to achieve an ambitious target of ¥10…
Creators Can Now Test Multiple Thumbnails on YouTube to Boost Views
YouTube has recently launched a new feature called “Thumbnail Test & Compare,” which is designed to help creators optimize viewer engagement by testing different video thumbnails. This tool, initially introduced…
ByteDance Unsuccessful in Blocking Trademark Application for Defunct Short Video App
SINGAPORE: In a significant legal ruling, ByteDance, the parent company of the globally renowned social media platform TikTok, has failed to prevent a Singapore-based firm, Dol Technology, from registering the…
OpenAI Welcomes Former NSA Head Paul M. Nakasone to Its Board
OpenAI has expanded its board by appointing Paul M. Nakasone, a distinguished retired U.S. Army general and former director of the National Security Agency, as its latest member. Nakasone, renowned…