Musician Arrested for Using AI and Bots in $10 Million Streaming Fraud
A North Carolina musician has been arrested for orchestrating a large-scale scheme to swindle royalties from music-streaming platforms using AI-generated songs. Michael Smith, the accused, allegedly generated over $10 million…
Nigeria’s SEC Intensifies Actions Against Unregulated Cryptocurrency Exchanges
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria is set to enhance enforcement actions against businesses and individuals engaging in cryptocurrency transactions without appropriate regulatory oversight. This announcement, made by…
Chinese Firm Buys Samsung SDI’s Polarizing Film Business for $836 Million
Samsung SDI has announced its decision to sell its polarizing film business to Wuxi Hengxin Optoelectronic Materials, a Chinese firm, for 1.12 trillion won ($836.47 million). This sale includes the…
Crypto Scammers Use Deepfakes of Apple CEO Tim Cook During iPhone 16 Livestream
YouTube was recently inundated with fraudulent livestreams featuring deepfake videos of Apple CEO Tim Cook, who was depicted promoting cryptocurrency scams. This surge in scam content occurred simultaneously with Apple’s…
Search Algorithm Updates: Firefly Announces How NZ Businesses Can Stay Ahead in the SEO Game
According to Firefly Digital, a leading SEO agency based in Auckland, the key to success lies in understanding the update’s focus on user experience and high-quality content. “We’ve seen a…
ZANDERS EXPANDS US FOOTPRINT AND STRENGTENS LEADERSHIP WITH HIRING OF NEW PARTNER, KARSTEN KOHL
Karsten Kohl joins treasury and risk consultancy Zanders as Partner in the US. With his specialized knowledge and experience in the area of SAP Treasury implementations, he provides support in…
Huawei unveils tri-fold smartphone as competition with Apple intensifies
Huawei introduced a tri-fold smartphone on Tuesday, signaling its intent to strengthen its position against Apple in China’s smartphone market. The new Mate XT, a Z-shaped foldable phone, was revealed…
Sony Hints at PlayStation 5 Pro Reveal Today
Sony is set to potentially reveal the highly anticipated PlayStation 5 Pro today during a technical presentation that will feature Mark Cerny, the lead architect behind the PS5. The company…
Quasar Markets Announces Major Milestone with AI Integration, International Expansion, and Enhanced Features
Quasar Markets, a fast-growing financial services platform, is pleased to announce a significant operational milestone, showcasing its commitment to innovation and the advancement of AI-driven financial technology. The platform, which…
Venezuelan Election Crisis Highlights Challenges for U.S. Policy on Migration Causes
As the U.S. gears up for the upcoming presidential debate, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to clash over border security and immigration policy. Trump…
South Korean Executive Detained Again Over Alleged Samsung Chip Technology Leak
A South Korean executive, Choi Jinseog, has been detained again over fresh allegations of technology theft related to Samsung Electronics’ semiconductor operations. Choi, previously accused of stealing sensitive chip processing…
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Experience $1.2 Billion in Outflows Over Eight Days
In a significant market movement, the 11 United States-based spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded combined net outflows of $1.2 billion from August 30 to September 6, marking the longest…
Bending Spoons to Cut 75% of WeTransfer Workforce After Acquisition
Bending Spoons, an Italy-based app company known for owning Evernote and Meetup, plans to lay off 75% of the staff at file transfer service WeTransfer following its acquisition in July,…
Over 2.7 Million Pre-Orders for Huawei’s Mate XT as iPhone 16 Launch Approaches
Huawei’s latest tri-fold smartphone has garnered over 2.7 million pre-orders, as the company pushes ahead with its Mate XT model, surpassing Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16 launch, which is scheduled for…
CEO of Crypto Research Firm Steps Down Following Armed Robbery of Company Assets
Nick Drakon, the CEO of the cryptocurrency research and education platform Revelo Intel, has resigned from his position following a traumatic incident where he was coerced at gunpoint to transfer…
Former Ethereum Advisor Files $100M Lawsuit Against Law Firm Over Defense in Crypto Extortion Case
Steven Nerayoff, an early advisor to the Ethereum network, has initiated a lawsuit against the prestigious law firm Covington & Burling, demanding $100 million in damages. This legal action stems…
Tether Expands Portfolio with $100 Million Investment in Agricultural Sector Amid Rising Stablecoin Rivalry
Tether, the organization behind the world’s largest stablecoin, has recently embarked on a new venture by investing $100 million in the Latin American agricultural powerhouse, Adecoagro. This move marks Tether’s…
DirecTV Announces Price Hike Amid Disney Channel Blackout
DirecTV has informed its customers that prices will rise starting in October 2024, just as the company deals with the fallout from losing ESPN, ABC, and other Disney-owned channels in…
GP Solutions, the Leading Travel Tech Company, Will Be among Speakers at the Digital Transformation Conference in London
On August 12, 2024, GP Solutions announced that they will be participating in a conference entitled ‘Digital Transformation 2025’ and arranged by Travel Technology Initiative (TTI), a membership organization based…
Disney’s Lion King Director Calls AI a ‘Wild West’ with Few Rules
AI in the film industry presents both opportunities and challenges, according to Rob Minkoff, director of Disney’s The Lion King. Minkoff described artificial intelligence as a “Wild West” with few…