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Seoul Semiconductor Wins German Court Case Against Signify
A German court has mandated the recall and destruction of certain products from Signify, a Netherlands-based lighting manufacturer, for infringing patents held by South Korea’s Seoul Semiconductor. The ruling, announced…
Judge Sets Sentencing for Ex-Sen. Bob Menendez, Delays Wife’s Trial to February
Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez is set to be sentenced on corruption charges at the end of January, as U.S. District Judge Sidney H. Stein in Manhattan has rejected…
Nvidia Is Betting Big on Robotics, and Jetson Thor Is Its Next Move
Nvidia is leaning into robotics as it looks to expand beyond its dominant AI chip business. The company plans to launch Jetson Thor, a new compact computer designed for humanoid…
Tesla Explores HBM4 Chips from Samsung and SK Hynix for Its Dojo Supercomputer
Tesla is diving into the next frontier of AI hardware, exploring HBM4 memory chips from South Korean giants Samsung and SK Hynix to supercharge its custom-built Dojo supercomputer. According to…
Solana Co-Founder Faces Lawsuit from Ex-Wife Over Staked SOL Profits
Stephen Akridge, co-founder of Solana and current CEO of Cyber Grant, has been sued by his ex-wife, Elisa Rossi, over allegations that he secretly profited from staking rewards of Solana…
Japan Airlines Overcomes Cyberattack to Resume Ticket Sales
Japan Airlines Co. (JAL) announced the resumption of ticket sales for both domestic and international flights following a system malfunction attributed to a cyberattack on Thursday morning. The airline confirmed…
Ethereum’s Long-Term Holder Base Grows in 2024 as Bitcoin’s Declines
Throughout 2024, the landscape of cryptocurrency holding patterns saw notable shifts, particularly among the two leading cryptocurrencies, Ethereum and Bitcoin. Data from IntoTheBlock, highlighted in a December 30 post on…
Honda Nissan Partnership Could Challenge BYD’s Global Dominance
Honda Motor Co’s proposed acquisition of Nissan Motor Co could provide the scale needed to challenge China’s BYD Co, sales data revealed Wednesday. The move highlights mounting pressure on Japanese…
Crypto Hackers Employ Sophisticated Fake Job Scams to Distribute Malware
Crypto hackers have developed a sophisticated method to trick individuals into downloading malware that provides unauthorized access to personal computers, ultimately leading to significant financial theft. Blockchain expert Taylor Monahan,…
Centralization Poses Authoritarian Threats to Privacy
David Holtzman, a former military intelligence professional and chief strategy officer at Naoris, a decentralized security protocol, recently emphasized the inherent dangers of centralized data systems to Cointelegraph. Holtzman pointed…
Xiaomi Opens Its First Directly Managed Store in Singapore
Xiaomi has officially launched its first directly managed store in Singapore, located in Funan, on December 21, 2024. This marks a departure from its earlier distributor-operated outlets, as Xiaomi Singapore…
Hackers Use Chrome Extensions to Steal User Data
Hackers injected malicious code into multiple Chrome extensions this month, exploiting a phishing campaign to breach developer accounts. Cyberhaven, a cybersecurity company whose extension was compromised, confirmed the incident began…
Australia Continues 29-Month Streak of Monthly Increases in Bitcoin ATMs
Australia has seen a continuous monthly increase in Bitcoin automated teller machines (ATMs) for over two years, nearly surpassing the total number in Europe and reinforcing its position as a…
Every Portable Device in the EU Now Requires USB-C Ports
The European Union has officially made USB-C the standard for charging and data transfer on small and medium-sized portable devices. Starting now, any new smartphones, tablets, headphones, gaming consoles, and…
Surge in Squid Game-Inspired Crypto Scams Coincides with Series Release
With the release of the second season of the Netflix hit series “Squid Game,” a wave of related crypto tokens has hit the market, prompting warnings from the community about…
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Pause Looming TikTok Ban
President-elect Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to put the brakes on a looming TikTok ban. Without intervention, ByteDance, the app’s Chinese owner, must sell TikTok or see it…
Memecoins See Significant Decline as Market Loses $40 Billion in December
The market capitalization of memecoins experienced a sharp decline in December, reflecting a slowdown in momentum and demand for meme-based cryptocurrencies. Data from CoinMarketCap reveals a tumultuous month for these…
OpenAI Announces Plan to Become Public Benefit Corporation
OpenAI has confirmed its plans to restructure as a for-profit entity, officially announcing a transition that has been the subject of speculation for months. The company says it will transform…
Trump Endorses H-1B Visa Program Amidst Internal MAGA Controversy
President-elect Donald Trump recently expressed his support for the H-1B visa program during a period of heated debate within his MAGA base over the role of foreign tech workers in…
CES 2025 Brings AMD, NVIDIA, and Hyundai to the Las Vegas Spotlight
Tech enthusiasts and innovators are gearing up for CES 2025, set to kick off shortly after New Year’s Day in Las Vegas. The annual tech extravaganza promises an exciting lineup…