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China Prepares to Launch New Crew to Its Orbiting Space Station Wednesday

China is set to launch its next crewed mission to the Tiangong space station early Wednesday, continuing its stride toward becoming a dominant force in space exploration. The three-member crew—two…

ByteDance Founder Zhang Yiming Becomes China’s Wealthiest Individual

ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming has claimed the title of China’s wealthiest individual, with a personal fortune reaching $49.3 billion, according to the annual Hurun China Rich List released Tuesday. At…

Final Pre-Election Media Buys by Crypto PAC Focus on Wisconsin Race

As the U.S. election looms, the cryptocurrency-backed political action committee (PAC), Fairshake, has made significant financial maneuvers to influence the political landscape, particularly supporting a Republican candidate in Wisconsin. This…

Brazil Sues Meta, TikTok, and Kwai for Failing to Protect Minors

Brazil’s Collective Defense Institute (IDC) has launched two lawsuits against the Brazilian branches of Meta, TikTok, and the short-form video app Kwai, accusing them of failing to implement protections to…

AI Surge Puts Europe’s Data Centers and Environmental Goals at Odds

The rise of artificial intelligence is prompting European data center developers to confront environmental challenges, as growing demand for high-powered, energy-intensive facilities pressures the industry to adapt. AI’s increasing reliance…

Gemini Gains Preliminary Approval for Crypto Services in Singapore

Gemini, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has taken a significant step forward in expanding its global footprint by securing preliminary approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to operate within…

Coinbase CEO Calls for Apology from Next SEC Chair Over Crypto Industry Impact

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, has taken a critical stance against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), suggesting that the next chair should issue an apology for the perceived…

GitHub’s Copilot Now Supports Models from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic

GitHub has unveiled a multi-model approach for its Copilot tool, now allowing developers to switch between AI models from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI. This major shift provides more flexibility for…

Indonesia Bans iPhone 16 Sales as Apple Falls Short on Local Investment

Apple’s newest iPhone 16 lineup, the Apple Watch Series 10, and other recently announced devices are now banned from sale in Indonesia after the company failed to meet local investment…

Bitcoin’s Surge to $80K Driven by Positive Derivatives Market Trends

As 2024 winds down, the financial landscape for Bitcoin looks promising, with potential price escalations to over $80,000, spurred by bullish signals from the derivatives markets. Analysts from the crypto…

US Finalizes AI and Tech Investment Restrictions in China

The Biden administration announced on Monday that it has finalized rules limiting U.S. investments in specific technology sectors in China, including artificial intelligence, to safeguard national security. Initially proposed in…

Canadian Reluctance Toward Digital Dollar Adoption Noted by Bank of Canada

The Bank of Canada has been closely monitoring Canadian attitudes towards the potential introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Recent findings suggest that while there is curiosity about…

Google Expands AI Overviews to Over 100 Countries

Google is pushing its AI Overviews, a feature delivering quick-hit summaries at the top of search results, to more than 100 countries, aiming to reach over 1 billion users monthly.…

Grok’s New Update Lets X Users Ask Questions About Images

Elon Musk’s AI-focused venture, xAI, has upgraded its chatbot Grok with image-recognition capabilities, allowing users to upload images and receive interpretive responses from the AI. The update, announced Monday by…

Reddit Stock Hits $100 Milestone with Impressive Q3 Results

Reddit shares surged 22% in extended trading on Tuesday, reaching the $100 mark for the first time. This significant jump follows the company’s announcement of third-quarter results that exceeded analyst…

Indonesia Sees Over 60% of Crypto Investors Aged Under 30

Recent data from Indonesia’s Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti) highlights a significant trend: a majority of cryptocurrency users in the country are 30 years old and younger. This demographic…

Kamala Harris Combines Critique of Trump with Economic Strategy in Vibrant DC Rally

With just one week left until Election Day, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris took a firm stand against former President Donald Trump during a rally held at the historical site of…

Tata Technologies’ Profit Slips Again as Global EV Market Cools

India’s Tata Technologies reported a profit decline for the third consecutive quarter, impacted by a global slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) demand. The engineering and technology services provider, which primarily…

UK Man Sentenced to 18 Years for AI-Generated Child Abuse Images

A 27-year-old man from Bolton, UK, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for producing AI-generated child sexual abuse images, in what has been described as a landmark case, The…

China Claims Discovery of Deep-Sea Spy Devices Guiding Foreign Submarines

China’s Ministry of State Security announced Tuesday that it has retrieved spying devices on both the surface and depths of the ocean, including underwater “lighthouses” allegedly guiding foreign submarines in…