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Apple Intelligence Debuts with New AI Features on iOS 18.1

Apple’s latest software update for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 introduces Apple Intelligence, a suite of AI-driven tools, marking a significant shift in how users interact with…

AI Brings Brenda Lee’s Iconic Christmas Song to New Audiences with Spanish Version

Universal Music Group has released a Spanish version of Brenda Lee’s 1958 hit “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” by leveraging SoundLabs’ artificial intelligence technology. Named “Noche Buena y Navidad,” the…

Lyft Settles FTC Lawsuit Over Misleading Driver Pay Claims

Lyft has agreed to revise its earnings claims and improve transparency regarding driver pay after settling a lawsuit with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Justice Department. The…

Vitalik Buterin Leads KOL Mindshare Amidst Intense Criticism of Ethereum

In recent developments within the crypto community, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has emerged as the most influential Key Opinion Leader (KOL), commanding the highest mindshare in discussions surrounding blockchain technology…

Telegram Pushes Back on Monitoring Chatbots in Star Health Data Leak Case

Telegram, the popular messaging platform, informed an Indian court on Friday that it cannot monitor all hosted accounts to detect leaked customer data from India’s largest health insurer, Star Health.…

FTX Reaches $228 Million Settlement with Bybit Exchange

The bankruptcy estate of FTX, a prominent but now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange, has agreed to a substantial $228 million settlement with Bybit exchange, marking a significant development in the ongoing legal…

Researchers Sound Alarm on OpenAI’s Whisper AI Accuracy in Hospitals

Concerns are mounting around OpenAI’s transcription tool Whisper after researchers identified significant issues with “AI hallucinations,” especially alarming given the tool’s adoption in high-stakes fields like healthcare. The transcription software,…

China Extends Welcome as Apple Strengthens Market Position

China has welcomed Apple Inc.’s intention to expand its presence within the Chinese market, according to Commerce Minister Wang Wentao. In a recent meeting with Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, Wang…

Bolivia Advances in Crypto Integration with Launch of USDT Custody by Banco Bisa

Bolivia‘s evolving stance on cryptocurrency is marked by a significant development as Banco Bisa, one of the country’s major banks, initiates a custody service for Tether’s USDt stablecoin. This move…

Trump Presidency Seen as Detrimental to Memecoin Market Amid Calls for Regulatory Clarity

As the U.S. presidential election nears, the crypto community is keenly observing potential impacts on the cryptocurrency markets, especially memecoins. Omid Malekan, a finance professor at Columbia Business School, recently…

TON Society Co-Founder Discusses Crypto’s Path to Mass Adoption Through Decentralization

Jack Booth, co-founder of TON Society, is championing a decentralized future for cryptocurrencies, specifically through The Open Network (TON). In a detailed discussion with Cointelegraph, Booth shared his insights on…

EU and China Agree to Continue Talks on Electric Vehicle Tariff Alternatives

The European Union and China have agreed to proceed with additional technical discussions in the coming days to explore alternatives to imposing tariffs on China-manufactured electric vehicles (EVs). Both the…

Diminishing Returns Expected in Future Altcoin Seasons, Analyst Predicts

The landscape of cryptocurrency investments continues to evolve, with altcoin seasons—a period when altcoins outperform Bitcoin—still capturing the attention of investors. However, the intensity of these seasons is expected to…

Controversy Surrounds Comedian’s Remarks at Trump Rally Amid Latino Voter Outreach

As former President Donald Trump seeks to solidify support among Latino voters for the 2024 presidential campaign, a pre-rally event in Madison Square Garden hosted by his campaign was marred…

OpenAI Won’t Launch ‘Orion’ Model This Year

OpenAI has confirmed it won’t release a highly anticipated AI model, code-named “Orion,” before year-end, countering speculation on its product roadmap. A company spokesperson clarified to TechCrunch, “We don’t have…

Apple Claims Small Win in Masimo Smartwatch Patent Case

A federal jury awarded Apple a nominal $250 in damages in its ongoing legal battle with Masimo, the medical technology company. Apple’s lawsuit centered on claims that Masimo’s earlier smartwatch…

WeRide Gains Momentum in U.S. Market After Successful Nasdaq Launch

Shares of China’s self-driving technology company WeRide surged by 19% in its debut on the Nasdaq on Friday. Following an initial public offering (IPO) and private placement that raised $440.5…

Google’s Project Jarvis May Soon Take Over Your Browser

Google is reportedly preparing to unveil a new artificial intelligence (AI) project, codenamed “Jarvis,” which aims to automate routine tasks within a web browser by the end of the year.…

Instagram Lowers Video Quality for Less-Viewed Posts

Instagram is now reducing video quality for posts that don’t sustain high view counts, according to Instagram head Adam Mosseri. During a recent AMA session, Mosseri addressed why some videos…

Chinese Hackers Allegedly Access Phones Linked to U.S. Presidential Campaigns

Chinese hackers reportedly targeted phones connected to Kamala Harris’s campaign, a source familiar with the matter revealed on Friday. Hackers accessed Verizon’s network to target devices associated with individuals supporting…