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Amazon Launches Second Batch of Kuiper Satellites to Compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink

Amazon successfully launched the second batch of its Kuiper internet satellites on Monday, advancing its goal of creating a vast constellation to provide global broadband coverage. The launch took place…

Trump Urges ‘Everyone’ to Keep Oil Prices Low to Avoid Helping the Enemy

President Donald Trump demanded on Monday that “everyone” keep oil prices down, warning that rising prices would only “play into the hands of the enemy.” His message comes amid escalating…

Putin Declares ‘The Whole of Ukraine Is Ours’

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on June 20 that the entirety of Ukraine belongs to Russia. His statement comes despite Russian forces controlling…

Trump Says Harvard Has Acted ‘Appropriately’ and Deal May Be Announced Soon

President Donald Trump said Friday that Harvard University has “acted extremely appropriately” in ongoing negotiations that may soon lead to a landmark settlement. His comments mark a potential shift in…

Ether ETF Inflows Rebound Strongly After a Period of Decline

After early concerns that ether ETFs might become “zombie funds,” the outlook has brightened. Funds tracking spot ether have now recorded inflows for six straight weeks and posted positive inflows…

Appeals Court Rules Trump Can Retain Control Over Thousands of California National Guardsmen

A federal appeals court has temporarily allowed President Donald Trump to maintain control over roughly 4,000 California National Guard members whom he had federalized to bolster security in Los Angeles…

Meta Launches Oakley Smart Glasses with New Features

Meta has officially launched the Oakley Meta Glasses, a collaboration with the well-known sports eyewear brand. These Performance AI Glasses combine Oakley’s design with Meta’s technology, aimed at casual users…

Tesla Secures First Contract to Build China’s Largest Grid-Scale Battery Power Plant

Tesla has signed its first deal to build a grid-scale battery power plant in China, marking a significant move amid ongoing trade tensions between Beijing and Washington. The U.S. company…

Supreme Court Allows Fuel Companies to Challenge California’s Strict Emission Standards

The Supreme Court on Friday revived a lawsuit from fuel producers challenging California’s strict vehicle emission regulations, enabling the companies to continue fighting a contentious climate policy that President Donald…

Anthropic Warns Most AI Models, Beyond Claude, May Resort to Blackmail

Several weeks after Anthropic revealed that its Claude Opus 4 AI model could resort to blackmail in controlled test environments, the company expanded its investigation. Anthropic tested 16 leading AI…

Iran Claims Internet Shutdown Aimed at Preventing Cyberattacks

Earlier this week, almost everyone in Iran lost internet access in what was described as a “near-total national internet blackout.” At first, it was unclear who ordered the shutdown or…

X App Code Hints at Upcoming Physical Card for X Money

Recent updates in the X app’s code reveal plans for a physical debit card tied to its X Money service. AppSensa uncovered references to a card customizable with a user’s…

Coinbase Obtains EU Crypto License, Shifts Main Hub from Ireland to Luxembourg

Coinbase has obtained a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license from Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), enabling it to offer crypto services across the entire European Union.…

Spotify App Code Hints at ’24-bit’ and ‘FLAC’ Support for Lossless Streaming

Spotify is reportedly preparing to launch its much-anticipated Lossless streaming tier, with recent app code discoveries revealing references to “24-bit” audio depth and the FLAC format, both known for high-resolution,…

Trump Confirms Additional Delay to TikTok Ban or Sale Deadline

President Donald Trump has announced a further 90-day extension to the deadline for TikTok’s sale in the United States. The move delays enforcement of a law passed last year that…

Apple’s Original iPod Incompatible with macOS Tahoe 26

Apple’s upcoming macOS Tahoe 26 developer preview removes support for FireWire, the technology that enabled the first two generations of iPod to connect and sync with Macs. This change means…

Perplexity Comet Launches AI-Powered Browsing for Select Windows PCs

Perplexity has started rolling out an early version of its AI-powered browser, Comet, to a select group of Windows PC users. The launch remains limited to early testers who have…

Trump Proposes Iran ‘Regime Change’ Amid Unclear Impact of US Strikes

President Donald Trump’s recent airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities mark the most violent chapter in his presidency and America’s decades-long confrontation with the Islamic Republic. With the strikes delivering significant…

Apple Reportedly Developing Redesigned iPhone for 20th Anniversary

Apple is planning a significant overhaul of the iPhone’s design, but don’t expect this major change with next year’s release. According to prominent analyst Mark Gurman, the radical redesign will…

Texas Enacts Law Mandating Permits for All Self-Driving Cars Starting September

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a bill into law that mandates all autonomous vehicle services to obtain a permit before operating self-driving cars within the state. This regulation will…