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Japanese Supermarkets Use AI to Boost Staff Smiles and Speech Tones

Japanese supermarket chain AEON has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) system to evaluate and standardize employees’ smiles, reigniting discussions about workplace harassment. On July 1, AEON announced it had become…

Next Year’s iPhones to Miss Out on TSMC’s Advanced 2nm Chips

A well-known leaker, known as 手机晶片达人 or “mobile phone chip expert,” has dismissed claims that next year’s iPhones will feature 2nm chips from TSMC. In a post on Weibo, the…

Exploring Kamala Harris’ Stance on Cryptocurrency as Election Looms

Vice President Kamala Harris has been somewhat of an enigma when it comes to her stance on cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. Unlike many of her Capitol Hill colleagues, she has…

Nvidia Gears Up to Launch Cutting-Edge AI Chip Tailored for China Market

Nvidia is working on a version of its new flagship AI chips for the China market that complies with current U.S. export controls, according to three sources familiar with the…

Record $17 Billion in Net Inflows Marks Milestone for US Bitcoin ETFs

The US market for Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has achieved a significant milestone, amassing more than $17 billion in net inflows. This record-setting performance underscores the growing interest and…

Fractal ID’s Data Breach Linked to 2022 Password Reuse Incident

Fractal ID, a blockchain identity verification platform, recently published a detailed postmortem on a data breach that compromised user information. The breach occurred on July 14, 2024, but its origins…

Scientists Discover ‘Rotten Egg’ Gas on Jupiter-like Exoplanet

Scientists have discovered hydrogen sulfide, a gas that smells like rotten eggs, in the atmosphere of a Jupiter-like exoplanet named HD 189733b. This finding sheds light on the extreme conditions…

Bitcoin Stability at $67K as Whale Selling Pressure Subsides

Bitcoin’s recent market performance shows a notable stabilization, as selling pressures from significant holders, often referred to as ‘whales,’ have diminished, supporting a sustained price level above $67,000. This pattern…

Biden Concludes Campaign, Backs Harris, Shaking Up 2024 Election Landscape

Former United States President Joe Biden concluded his campaign for reelection following a series of political setbacks, capped by a poor debate performance that heightened concerns about his ability to…

Disneyland Workers Overwhelmingly Voted Yes to Authorize Strike

Thousands of Disneyland workers have voted to authorize a strike, signaling widespread dissatisfaction among employees over alleged unfair labor practices during ongoing contract negotiations. This move, backed by an overwhelming…

Malaysia Celebrates Its Second Unicorn: Biotech Giant ALPS Global Holdings Bhd Sets Sights on NASDAQ

Malaysia has marked an achievement as ALPS Global Holding Bhd (ALPS) reaches unicorn status, according to Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation Chang Lih Kang. This makes ALPS the country’s…

China Trade Fears Trigger $500 Billion Loss in Chip Stocks

The semiconductor industry faced a significant setback on Wednesday, losing over $500 billion in stock market value. This marks the worst session for the sector since 2020, triggered by reports…

CrowdStrike Meltdown Forces Microsoft to Launch Emergency Windows Repair Tool

On a disruptive Friday, 8.5 million Windows devices were brought to a standstill by a faulty update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. This update precipitated widespread system crashes, commonly known as…

X is Testing a New Feature to Block Links in Replies to Tackle Spam

X, formerly known as Twitter, is developing a feature aimed at reducing spam by allowing users to block links in replies to their posts, Engadget discovered. This update, revealed by…

Illicit Chip Flows to Russia Decline, But China and Hong Kong Persist as Key Transshipment Hubs

Semiconductors and other restricted goods shipped through China and Hong Kong to support Russia’s war efforts have decreased by a fifth this year, according to previously undisclosed U.S. Commerce Department…

Byju’s Founder Confronts Crisis Amid Ed-Tech Giant’s Collapse

Byju Raveendran, an Indian mathematics whiz who rose from teacher to startup billionaire, is now facing his toughest challenge yet. His education technology company, Byju‘s, has seen its valuation plummet…

Amazon Prime Day Sets New U.S. Online Sales Record at $14.2 Billion

Amazon Prime Day has once again surpassed previous sales records, generating an unprecedented $14.2 billion in U.S. online sales during its 48-hour event, an increase of 11% from the prior…

Italian State-Owned Bank Tests Digital Bonds on Polygon Blockchain

Italy’s state-owned bank, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti SpA, in collaboration with the trillion-dollar investment bank Intesa Sanpaolo, has successfully completed a digital bond issuance valued at $27.2 million using the…

Investor Interest in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Remains High Despite Bleak Market Sentiment

Since its introduction, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has been a beacon for investors, consistently attracting significant inflows. Most notably, since last Monday, the fund has seen continued investor interest…

Microsoft’s AI-Powered Designer App Now Available on iOS and Android

Microsoft announced on Wednesday that its AI-powered Designer app is officially out of preview and available to all users on iOS and Android. The app, similar to Canva, allows users…