October Witnesses $129M in Cryptocurrency Losses Due to Hacks and Exit Scams
The cryptocurrency landscape faced significant security challenges in October, resulting in a staggering $129.6 million in losses due to various cyber-attacks and frauds, including exit scams, flash loan attacks, and…
The Rising Cost of Home Energy in 2024: A State-by-State Breakdown
As energy prices continue to climb across the United States, the cost of powering and heating a home has become a major concern for many households. This issue extends beyond…
Threads Reaches 275M Users as Meta AI Soars
Meta announced that Threads, its newest text-focused social network, has reached 275 million monthly active users (MAUs). The milestone, revealed on Sunday, highlights the platform’s rapid ascent since its July…
Environmental Dilemmas of Bitcoin Mining Bans
Governments in environmentally progressive countries contemplating bans on Bitcoin mining might inadvertently be causing more harm than good to the global economy, according to researchers from Exponential Science. Their recent…
Amazon Pushes Alexa AI Launch to 2025
Amazon’s Alexa, the voice assistant that debuted with the Amazon Echo on November 6, 2014, is approaching its 10th anniversary, but it may be a while before it catches up…
Trump Intensifies Media Criticism and Election Fraud Allegations at Pennsylvania Rally
Former President Donald Trump continued his longstanding criticism of the media and intensified claims of election fraud during a rally in Lititz, Pennsylvania, on Sunday. Addressing a crowd of supporters,…
Foxconn Subsidiary Shunsin Pursues $80 Million Vietnam Investment
Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn’s subsidiary, Shunsin, is seeking an $80 million investment permit for a new plant in northern Vietnam, according to a document from Vietnam’s environment ministry. The planned…
Harris and Walz Take Campaign to Fortnite
The Harris/Walz campaign just took a sharp left turn into the virtual world of Fortnite, adding a custom map called “Freedom Town, USA” to the game as a bid to…
Nothing Reveals Community-Designed Glow-in-the-Dark Phone
Nothing is launching a limited-edition glow-in-the-dark smartphone: the Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition. Created in collaboration with the brand’s global community, this exclusive device will only be available in 1,000…
Vietnam’s Draft Data Law Faces Criticism from U.S. Tech Giants
U.S. tech firms have raised concerns about Vietnam’s proposed law aimed at tightening data protection and restricting data transfers abroad, warning it could hinder the expansion of social media platforms…
Nvidia’s Huang Urged SK Hynix to Expedite HBM4 Chip Supply by Six Months
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang requested that South Korea’s SK Hynix advance the supply of its next-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, HBM4, by six months, according to SK Group Chairman Chey…
Binance Collaborates with Amazon Web Services to Optimize Platform Efficiency
On October 31, Binance unveiled a significant collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of its platform. This partnership is focused on integrating AWS’s generative…
WhatsApp Launches Custom Lists to Organize Your Chats
WhatsApp introduced a new feature called Custom Lists, designed to help users sort through their numerous chats by creating personalized categories. The update aims to enhance the existing chat filters,…
TUFF Australia Rolls Out Vehicle Protection Products to the U.S. Market with Launch of TUFF America
TUFF Australia, the leading name in the vehicle protection market is proud to announce the launch of its U.S. operations, TUFF America. This expansion brings a range of rugged, durable…
Ford Halts F-150 Lightning Production as EV Demand Drops
Ford is halting production of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck, responding to a tough combination of slowing demand, mounting competition, and ongoing financial losses in its EV division. The…
Italian Finance Minister Supports Increased Crypto Capital Gains Tax
Giancarlo Giorgetti, Italy’s Minister of Economy and Finance, recently addressed the controversy surrounding the proposed increase in the capital gains tax on cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, to 42%. Speaking at a…
Google Says AI Now Writes 25% of Its Code
Google’s embrace of artificial intelligence isn’t a theoretical experiment; it’s transforming the tech giant’s core operations. CEO Sundar Pichai disclosed during Alphabet’s third-quarter earnings call that AI now generates more…
Global Crypto Regulations Seen Positively by Binance Founder CZ
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, co-founder and former CEO of Binance, shared his positive outlook on the evolving landscape of global cryptocurrency regulations during his first public appearance since being released from…
EU Cracks Down on Temu Over Potential DSA Violations
The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into Temu, a fast-growing online marketplace known for its low-cost offerings. Announced Thursday, the investigation will determine whether Temu has violated the…
Google Maps Gets Smarter with Gemini AI Integration
Google is rolling out a suite of new AI-powered features in Google Maps, all powered by its generative AI model, Gemini. The updates, announced on Thursday, aim to enhance user…