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New Services Coming to Airbnb: Co-Hosting, Experiences Relaunch and More
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky announced on Tuesday’s Q2 earnings call that the company will expand its services beyond short-term rentals to include co-hosting, relaunching its “experiences,” guest services, and more.…
Singapore Sees Increase in Chinese EV Launches with New Incentives
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are increasingly entering the Singaporean market as the government bolsters EV adoption through extended incentives and the expansion of charging infrastructure. Notable recent entries include…
India Opts Not to Regulate Crypto Transactions Amid Tightened Oversight
The Indian government has disclosed that it currently has no plans to regulate the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies, even as it intensifies efforts to oversee crypto-related activities such as…
Telegram Poised to Drive Major Cryptocurrency Adoption, Says X10 CEO
Telegram, renowned as the third most downloaded messaging app globally, may be the catalyst for reaching the milestone of the first billion cryptocurrency users. Ruslan Fakhrutdinov, founder and CEO of…
Senators Urge Antitrust Probe into New Sports Streaming Service Venu Sports
Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT), joined by Representative Joaquin Castro (D-TX), are urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to investigate the…
California Enhances Regulation of Bitcoin ATMs with Support from State Legislation
The city of Chico, California, is poised to implement stricter regulations on Bitcoin teller machines (ATMs), backed by recent state legislation aimed at curbing fraud and enhancing consumer protection in…
South Korea Indicts Kakao Founder for Alleged Stock Manipulation
South Korean prosecutors have indicted Kim Beom-su, the billionaire founder of Kakao Corp, on charges of stock market manipulation, Yonhap news agency reported on Thursday. Kim, also known as Brian…
Donald Trump Jr. Set to Launch a Crypto Platform Challenging Traditional Banks
Donald Trump Jr. has unveiled plans to create a new decentralized finance (DeFi) cryptocurrency platform aimed at addressing disparities in banking access. This announcement marks a significant step towards challenging…
Electrify America Takes Steps to Prevent Charging Station Hogging
Electrify America, a leading EV charging company in the U.S., is set to penalize drivers who exceed necessary charging times, aiming to increase turnover and availability at busy stations. In…
Intel’s Missed Investment in OpenAI Revealed
Intel’s missed opportunity to invest in OpenAI has surfaced as a pivotal moment in its struggle to keep pace in the AI era. Around seven years ago, Intel had the…
Elon Musk’s X Lawsuit Forces GARM to Close, Signaling Potential Industry Shifts
A recent antitrust lawsuit filed by Elon Musk’s X has led to the sudden shutdown of the Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM), a key initiative under the World Federation…
Stranded Starliner Astronauts Expected to Return Home Next Year
NASA announced that astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), will likely return to Earth next year due to ongoing issues with Boeing’s Starliner…
Zoom Challenges Microsoft and Google with AI-Powered Docs
Zoom has launched Zoom Docs, an AI-powered word processor, positioning itself to compete with Microsoft and Google. Introduced in March, Zoom Docs is integrated with Zoom AI Companion, which uses…
NYC’s Weather Alert Drones Struggle with Spanish Announcements
New York City recently introduced a drone warning system to alert residents about hazardous weather conditions, but the system’s Spanish language capabilities have fallen short. On Wednesday, a resident recorded…
X Faces Court in Ireland for Using EU Data to Train Grok Without Consent
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has launched High Court proceedings against Elon Musk’s X, accusing the company of using European user data without proper consent to train its artificial intelligence…
‘Crypto Advocates for Harris’ Gain Backing from Mark Cuban
As the 2024 presidential race intensifies, a group named ‘Crypto Advocates for Harris‘ is rallying support for Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, urging her to formulate a clear policy on digital…
Rossmann Cuts Ties with Tesla Over Musk’s Political Stance
European drugstore giant Rossmann announced on Tuesday it will no longer purchase Tesla’s electric vehicles for its fleet, effective immediately. This decision follows Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s public support for…
Mox Bank Initiates Crypto ETF Trading in Hong Kong
Mox, a Hong Kong-based virtual bank subsidiary of Standard Chartered, has recently introduced crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) trading services for its customers, marking a significant development in the region’s financial…
Binance Records $1.2 Billion in Inflows During Major Market Downturn, CEO Reports
On August 5th, amid a significant market downturn, Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange, experienced one of its largest trading days of 2024, with a staggering $1.2 billion in net inflows.…
Reddit to Experiment with AI in Search Results
Reddit is set to introduce AI-generated summaries at the top of search results, aiming to enhance user experience by summarizing and recommending content. CEO Steve Huffman announced during Tuesday’s earnings…