In a move aimed at reducing global carbon emissions, two International Monetary Fund (IMF) executives have proposed significantly increasing the electricity costs for crypto mining. On August 15, Shafik Hebous,…
A recent report by Chainalysis highlights a mixed landscape for cryptocurrency markets in 2024. While overall illicit transactions have decreased, specific criminal activities, particularly hacking and ransomware, have seen a…
Meta’s social media platform, Threads, has announced the rollout of several new features designed to enhance the experience for creators and businesses, particularly in building followings and connecting with audiences.…
Google has extended access to its AI text-to-image generator, Imagen 3, to users across the U.S. through its AI Test Kitchen and Vertex AI platform. This move was first noted…
Online publishers are grappling with a critical decision: permit Google to scrape their content for AI-generated search answers or risk losing visibility in search engine results. This dilemma comes on…
California residents will soon be able to store their driver’s licenses and state IDs in their Apple Wallet and Google Wallet apps, as announced by Governor Gavin Newsom’s office. This…
Google is expanding its AI Overviews feature, which summarizes complex questions at the top of traditional search results, to six additional countries: India, Japan, Mexico, Indonesia, Brazil, and the United…
After a seven-month hiatus, Binance has made a notable return to India’s digital landscape. The crypto exchange has been reinstated on India’s Google Play Store and Apple App Store as…
Runway ML has officially launched Gen-3 Alpha Turbo, the latest iteration of its AI video generation model, which boasts a remarkable sevenfold increase in speed and a 50% reduction in…
China’s military has publicly revealed that its artificial intelligence (AI) system for electronic warfare has detected coordinated radar signals across the South China Sea, Guam, the Marshall Islands, and the…
Tesla appears to be moving forward with its plan to open a 1950s-style diner, an idea long championed by CEO Elon Musk. The company has posted a job listing for…
In response to severe power shortages exacerbated by a brutal heatwave, Iran has implemented a unique strategy to curb unauthorized crypto mining. With temperatures reaching 113 degrees Fahrenheit (45 degrees…
Amazon is set to participate in a new trial in the United Kingdom to expand the use of drones for commercial deliveries. The country’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced that…
Apple is expanding access to its NFC (near field communication) capabilities, allowing third-party developers to integrate contactless payment and other NFC-based functionalities into their apps. Starting with the release of…
Alibaba reported lower-than-expected earnings for the June 2024 quarter, missing both top- and bottom-line expectations as it continues to struggle with challenges in its core e-commerce business. Despite ongoing efforts…
On Thursday, former President Donald Trump responded to criticism regarding his personal attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris, despite pleas from his top allies to concentrate on policy issues amid…
The Lagos state government in Nigeria has embarked on an innovative journey to tokenize real estate using blockchain technology. This initiative aims to enhance transparency, streamline property transactions, and significantly…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a new rule to combat the widespread issue of fake online reviews, including those generated by artificial intelligence (AI). The rule, unanimously approved…
Riot Platforms Inc., recognized as the third-largest Bitcoin miner on Wall Street, has escalated its engagement in the cryptocurrency mining sector by increasing its stake in the rival company, Bitfarms…
Google has announced the launch of its Pixel 9 series in India, marking a significant move in one of the world’s largest smartphone markets. The new series includes Google’s first…