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Apple Revisits the Idea of an Apple-Branded TV
Apple is once again toying with the idea of manufacturing its own television set, according to reports from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. While the company has long considered entering the TV…
Microsoft Halts Windows 11 Update After Ubisoft Game Crashes
Microsoft has confirmed that its Windows 11 version 24H2 update is causing problems for some Ubisoft games, including crashes and black screens. In response, the company has halted the update’s…
Nvidia CEO Addresses Impact of US Policy on Tech Innovation
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expressed optimism about the continuity of global cooperation in technology despite potential shifts in U.S. export controls under the next administration. Speaking in Hong Kong on…
Industry Leader Advocates Broader Scope for European Chips Act Revision
The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) has urged the European Commission to expand its semiconductor strategy to include “foundational and legacy” chips, citing the region’s established expertise in these technologies.…
YouTube Shorts Expands Dream Screen with AI Video Backgrounds
YouTube has upgraded its Dream Screen feature for Shorts, introducing AI-generated video backgrounds. Announced Thursday, the update enables creators to transform text prompts into animated video settings, leveraging Google DeepMind’s…
Mastercard, JPMorgan Integrate Blockchain Payment Solutions for Cross-Border Transactions
Mastercard and JPMorgan have partnered to create a new cross-border business-to-business payment solution, integrating Mastercard’s Multi-Token Network (MTN) with JPMorgan’s Kinexys Digital Payments. This collaboration enables mutual customers to settle…
China’s Wealthiest Man Demands Apology from ByteDance Founder
Zhong Shanshan, the founder of Nongfu Spring Co. and China’s richest individual, has openly criticized two of the country’s tech giants, PDD Holdings Inc. and ByteDance Ltd., blaming them for…
SEC Chair Gary Gensler to Step Down in January 2025
Gary Gensler, Chair of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), will step down on January 20, 2025, the same day President-elect Donald Trump begins his second presidential term.…
Threads Makes Big Changes to Prioritize Accounts You Follow
Meta’s Threads is finally doing what users have been asking for—showing them more of what they actually want to see. Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced that Threads’ algorithm is being…
Baidu’s Revenue Slumps as AI Strategy Faces Hurdles
Baidu Inc., a Chinese pioneer in artificial intelligence, reported a 3% decline in revenue for the third quarter, marking its steepest drop in over two years. The company attributed the…
WhatsApp Launches Voice Message Transcripts
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that allows users to transcribe voice messages into text, a convenience for those in noisy environments or situations where listening isn’t an option. Announced…
BitGo Launches MAS-Regulated Crypto Subsidiary in Singapore
California-based cryptocurrency exchange BitGo has launched a subsidiary in Singapore, following the receipt of a major payment institution license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) three months earlier. On…
Amazon Launches Echo Show 21 Smart Display
Amazon has unveiled the Echo Show 21, its largest and most advanced smart display yet, equipped with a suite of new features aimed at improving both entertainment and functionality. Sporting…
South Korea Confirms North Korea Behind $50 Million Upbit Cryptocurrency Hack
South Korean authorities have officially confirmed that North Korean hacker groups were responsible for the $50 million cryptocurrency theft from Upbit, a South Korean-based cryptocurrency exchange, in 2019. On November…
Alibaba Takes on Rivals with E-Commerce Reshuffle
Alibaba Group is consolidating its domestic and international e-commerce operations into a unified business unit to counter increasing competition, according to a Thursday stock exchange filing. The move marks the…
Indian Quick-Commerce Giant Zepto Raises $350M
Zepto has secured $350 million in its third funding round in six months, cementing its position as a leading player in India’s burgeoning quick-commerce sector. The Mumbai-based startup, which plans…
Trump’s Presidency Expected to Boost DeFi and Gaming, Says Sky Mavis Co-Founder
Blockchain gaming and decentralized finance (DeFi) are poised for significant growth under Donald Trump’s presidency, according to Jeffrey Zirlin, co-founder of crypto gaming platform Sky Mavis. Speaking at the YGG…
Comcast to Spin Off Rotten Tomatoes, Fandango, and Cable Networks Into a New Public Company
Comcast is restructuring its portfolio by spinning off a group of NBCUniversal’s cable networks and digital assets into a new independent, publicly traded company. The move, announced Wednesday, includes channels…
Threads Takes Aim at Bluesky with Custom Feed Rollout
Meta has officially rolled out custom feeds for Threads, following a swift testing phase that began just last week. The feature, now available to all users, enables greater personalization by…
Japan Set to Implement Stimulus Package with Emphasis on Tax Reform, Including Cryptocurrency
Japan is poised to implement a new economic stimulus package by the end of 2024, as promised by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who has committed to engaging in bipartisan discussions…