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Samsung’s Smart Fridges Are About to Get Smarter with Instacart Integration

Samsung is pushing the boundaries of smart home tech by bringing grocery shopping into the kitchen. Through a partnership with Instacart, Samsung’s latest AI-powered refrigerators will suggest, organize, and streamline…

Taiwan Reports 2.4 Million Daily Cyberattacks in 2024

Cyberattacks targeting Taiwan’s government departments surged in 2024, with an average of 2.4 million attacks daily—double the 2023 figure, according to Taiwan’s National Security Bureau. The report highlighted that the…

Singapore’s Digital Edge Secures $1.6 Billion in Funding

Singapore-headquartered data center operator Digital Edge has secured over $1.6 billion in new funding to accelerate its expansion across Asia. The funding, a mix of equity and debt, will fuel…

Withings Introduces Omnia, a Health Mirror That Scans Your Body

Withings has returned to CES with the Omnia, a smart mirror concept designed to deliver a futuristic approach to health monitoring and telemedicine. The mirror combines features like full-body scans,…

Dogecoin Soars 21% as Whales Accumulate, Galaxy Predicts $1 DOGE by 2025

Dogecoin (DOGE) has experienced a remarkable surge, gaining 21% over the past week, significantly outperforming other major memecoins like Shiba Inu, Pepe, and Bonk. At the time of publication, DOGE…

Phantom Crypto Wallet Refutes Airdrop Rumors, Confirms No Token Launch Plans

Phantom, a leading digital asset wallet, has dismissed rumors circulating in the cryptocurrency community about a potential token airdrop tied to its upcoming social discovery feature. In a Jan. 3…

United Airlines to Begin Starlink Testing on Flights in February

United Airlines will begin testing SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet on its flights in February 2025, marking the first step toward equipping its entire fleet with the service. This move follows…

Bitcoin Network Settles $19 Trillion in Transactions in 2024, Surpassing Previous Year

In 2024, the Bitcoin network saw a remarkable surge in transaction volume, with over $19 trillion settled across its platform, more than double the $8.7 trillion recorded in 2023. This…

Xpeng and Volkswagen Partner to Build Ultra-Fast Charging Network

Xpeng Motors and Volkswagen are teaming up to bolster China’s electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. The companies announced plans to expand their collaboration by creating an ultra-fast charging network across China,…

Crypto’s Record-Breaking Year Sees Surge in Kidnappings and Ransom Schemes

Crypto traders are increasingly being targeted by kidnappers and extortionists, as highlighted by several recent high-profile cases. As the cryptocurrency market continues to surge, criminals are exploiting the growing sector,…

Sam Altman Admits $200 ChatGPT Pro Plan is Losing Money for OpenAI

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed on Sunday that the company is incurring unexpected losses on its $200-per-month ChatGPT Pro subscription. Users, it seems, are taking greater advantage of the plan…

YouTuber Legal Eagle Sues PayPal Over Honey Extension’s Affiliate Practices

Devin Stone, the lawyer behind the YouTube channel Legal Eagle, is suing PayPal over its Honey browser extension. Filed on December 29 in California’s Northern District Court, the lawsuit accuses…

Solana Developers Introduce Quantum-Resistant Vault for Enhanced Security

Solana developers have launched a quantum-resistant vault, known as the “Solana Winternitz Vault,” designed to protect user funds from the potential threats posed by quantum computers. The vault utilizes a…

China’s Pony.ai Expands Robotaxi Plans to Hong Kong

China’s Pony.ai is preparing to introduce its robotaxi services in Hong Kong, signaling another step in the autonomous vehicle race. The Guangzhou-based firm will join Baidu, which recently gained approval…

Biden Criticizes Trump’s Plan to End U.S. Birthright Citizenship

U.S. President Joe Biden expressed strong opposition to President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship in the U.S., calling it “awful.” Speaking to reporters at the White House, Biden…

Chinese Hack Expands to More US Telecoms, Report Finds

A recent report from The Wall Street Journal has uncovered a broader scope of Chinese cyberattacks targeting U.S. telecommunications networks than previously disclosed. The breaches, attributed to the Salt Typhoon…

Foxconn Breaks Revenue Records in Fourth Quarter Amid AI Server Boom

Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer and Apple’s primary iPhone assembler, announced record-breaking revenue for the fourth quarter of 2024, exceeding market expectations. The Taiwan-based company, officially known as…

US Republican Lawmakers Demand Treasury Answers on Chinese Hack of Employee Workstations

Two US Republican lawmakers are urging the Treasury Department to provide answers regarding a Chinese state-sponsored cyberattack that compromised employee workstations. In a Dec. 31, 2024, letter to Treasury Secretary…

Five Hyundai and Kia Electric Vehicles Now Eligible for $7,500 Tax Credit

Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis electric vehicles have qualified for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, according to Electrek. Five models, including the popular Hyundai Ioniq 5 crossover and Kia EV9…

US Government Strikes Major Nuclear Energy Deal

The US government has signed a massive nuclear energy deal, marking a significant move to secure reliable power for federal agencies while meeting growing electricity demands. The General Services Administration…