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Cybersecurity Experts Reveal Chinese Hackers Breached Internet Companies

A Chinese hacking group has exploited a previously unknown software bug to compromise several internet companies in the U.S. and internationally, according to cybersecurity firm Lumen Technologies. The hackers targeted…

Nigeria’s SEC Awards First Operational License to Local Crypto Exchange Quidax

The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a significant step forward in the regulation of the cryptocurrency sector by issuing its first provisional operating license to Quidax, an…

New Zealand Introduces Tax Bill Featuring OECD Crypto Reporting Standards

The New Zealand government is taking significant steps to enhance transparency in cryptocurrency transactions with a new legislative proposal. Simon Watts, the Minister of Revenue, introduced the Taxation (Annual Rates…

Buenos Aires High Schools Introduce Ethereum to Curriculum

Argentina’s Ministry of Education has taken a pioneering step by partnering with ETH Kipu to incorporate Ethereum and blockchain technology into the curriculum of Buenos Aires high schools. This collaboration…

HMD’s Retro Barbie Flip Phone Ready for U.S. Launch in October

HMD Global is set to release its Barbie-branded flip phone in October, a device that combines retro aesthetics with modern functionality at a price of $129. The Barbie Phone, preannounced…

Cerebras Introduces Affordable AI Solution to Rival Nvidia

Cerebras Systems has launched a new tool for AI developers that utilizes its large-scale chips to run applications, presenting a cost-effective alternative to industry leader Nvidia’s processors. The California-based startup’s…

TON Society Calls for Immediate Release of Pavel Durov in Open Letter to French Authorities

The Open Network Society (TON), an independent group advocating for the TON community, has issued a forceful open letter to French authorities demanding the immediate release of Pavel Durov, co-founder…

Meta to Discontinue Meta Spark Platform for Third-Party AR Effects

Meta Platforms announced that it will shut down its augmented reality (AR) studio, Meta Spark, which has been a vital tool for third-party creators to develop custom AR effects for…

Apple’s iPhone 16 ‘Glowtime’ Event Scheduled for September 9

Apple is gearing up for its iPhone 16 event on September 9, marking one of the most anticipated dates in the tech industry’s fall calendar. The event, set to begin…

Scrutiny Intensifies Over Binance’s Seizure of Palestinian Crypto Funds

Binance, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, is at the center of controversy following allegations that it confiscated cryptocurrency funds from Palestinian users at the request of Israeli authorities. Ray Youssef,…

Zuckerberg Reveals Government Pressure to Censor Covid-19 Content

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has expressed regret over bowing to what he claims was pressure from the U.S. government to censor certain content related to Covid-19 on Facebook and…

PlayStation 5 Price Hike Announced by Sony in Japan

Sony has announced a 19% price increase for its PlayStation 5 console in Japan, citing challenges related to the global economic environment. Starting September 2, the PS5 will retail at…

Assailant in Attempted Assassination of Trump Used Air-Conditioning Unit for Rooftop Access

In the wake of the harrowing attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life in July, new details have emerged about how the gunman accessed his firing position. A source close…

Mexico Becomes Hotspot for Chinese Cars Sparking U.S. Fears

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers have found a burgeoning market in Mexico, turning the country into a key destination for their high-tech cars amid U.S. trade restrictions. This shift has…

PayPal’s PYUSD Stablecoin Reaches $1 Billion Market Cap

PayPal‘s foray into the stablecoin market has reached a significant milestone with its US dollar-pegged stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), surpassing a total market capitalization of $1 billion. This achievement underscores…

OpenAI, Adobe and Microsoft Back California’s AI Content Labeling Bill

OpenAI, Adobe, and Microsoft have shown support for a California bill, AB 3211, which would require tech companies to label AI-generated content with watermarks, according to letters obtained by TechCrunch.…

French Government Sites Hit by Cyberattacks Amid Controversial Arrest

Multiple French government websites have been disrupted due to a denial of service (DDoS) attack, with suspicion falling on a Russian hacker group. This cyber onslaught has impacted several key…

Samsung SDI, GM Agree on $3.5 Billion EV Battery Facility in US

Samsung SDI, a South Korean battery maker, has finalized an agreement with General Motors (GM) to build a joint electric vehicle (EV) battery factory in Indiana, USA. The two companies…

Rhodium Enterprises Seeks Bankruptcy Protection Amid Financial Struggles

Rhodium Enterprises, a prominent Bitcoin mining firm, has filed for voluntary bankruptcy under Chapter 11 at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. This move comes…

Lyft Now Offers Pet Rides to Make Traveling with Pets Easier

Lyft has introduced a new feature called “Pet Rides,” which allows passengers to bring their pets along while using the ride-hailing service. This feature, launched in conjunction with National Dog…