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Meta Brings HD Video Calls, AI Backgrounds, and More to Messenger
Meta has rolled out an update for Messenger, introducing HD video calls, AI-generated backgrounds, and enhanced messaging options. These new features aim to elevate the app’s video and audio calling…
Russia Sets to Impose Crypto Mining Limits in 13 Regions to Conserve Energy
The Russian government is actively deliberating the imposition of crypto mining restrictions across 13 regions to mitigate energy shortages, particularly during peak demand periods. This decision follows the enactment of…
Indonesia Considers Apple’s Offer to Lift iPhone 16 Restrictions
Indonesia will review a US$100 million investment proposal from Apple Inc. as the tech giant aims to reverse the government’s ban on iPhone 16 sales. The Ministry of Industry announced…
Toyota Develops Self-Pressurizer to Boost Cold Hydrogen Vehicle Efficiency
Toyota has unveiled a novel innovation for liquid hydrogen vehicles aimed at enhancing efficiency and minimizing fuel loss. The new system, showcased during the Super Taikyu Series 2024 race, incorporates…
OpenAI Wants to Teach Teachers About AI, But Not Everyone Is On Board
OpenAI wants teachers to get comfortable with AI. The company has partnered with Common Sense Media to launch a free online course designed to help K-12 educators understand and integrate…
Japan’s Kioxia to List with $5 Billion Market Value
Bain-backed Kioxia, a major player in the global chip market, is set to receive listing approval from the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Friday, two unnamed sources revealed. With an indicative…
Ford to Lay Off 4,000 Workers in Europe and Scales Back EV Plans
Ford has announced plans to cut 4,000 jobs across its European operations while scaling back production targets for its Explorer and Capri electric vehicles (EVs). The move affects 14 percent…
South Korea’s Democratic Party Advocates for 20% Crypto Tax Starting in 2025
The Democratic Party of Korea (KDP) is making strides toward implementing a tax on cryptocurrency gains by the start of 2025, proposing a significant increase in the threshold for taxable…
Trump Appoints Pam Bondi as U.S. Attorney General Following Gaetz’s Withdrawal
On Thursday, President-elect Donald Trump made a quick decision to nominate Pam Bondi, the former Florida Attorney General, to the position of U.S. Attorney General. This move came after Matt…
Digital Wallets Face Bank-Like Regulations Under New CFPB Rule
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced a landmark ruling that will subject digital payment services to bank-like regulations. This new rule targets popular payment wallets and money…
Nvidia Predicts Surging Sales for Next-Gen Blackwell Chips
Nvidia revealed that its next-generation Blackwell chips are expected to surpass earlier sales projections, signaling robust demand from AI developers. Following a quarter where Nvidia’s revenue nearly doubled, CEO Jensen…
OpenAI Engineers Accidentally Delete Data in in New York Times Lawsuit
OpenAI inadvertently erased crucial evidence tied to a high-profile lawsuit brought by The New York Times and other news outlets, according to court documents filed Wednesday. The data loss complicates…
Indian News Agency ANI Takes OpenAI to Court Over AI Training Dispute
Indian news agency ANI has initiated legal action against OpenAI, alleging that the company used ANI’s proprietary content without authorization to train its AI chatbot, ChatGPT. The lawsuit, filed in…
Coinbase Announces Plans to Suspend Trading of Wrapped Bitcoin
Coinbase has declared its intention to suspend trading of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) come December, highlighting undisclosed issues that failed to meet the exchange’s rigorous token listing standards. The cryptocurrency exchange…
Indicators Suggesting a Potential Peak in Bitcoin Prices
CryptoQuant, an onchain data service, has identified several key metrics that can indicate when Bitcoin may be nearing a price peak. According to a recent update posted on November 19,…
Microsoft Introduces AI Voice Cloning for Teams Meetings
Microsoft has unveiled an AI-powered feature for Teams called Interpreter, which enables real-time voice cloning and translation. Announced at the 2024 Microsoft Ignite conference, this new tool allows users to…
Paxos Expands into the EU with Membrane Finance Acquisition for Stablecoin Growth
Paxos, a leading blockchain infrastructure platform, has strategically positioned itself for an expansion into the European market by acquiring Membrane Finance, a Finnish Electronic Money Institution. This acquisition is set…
Elon Musk’s X Sues Twitch for Alleged Advertising Boycott
Elon Musk’s X has taken legal action against Amazon-owned Twitch, alleging that the livestreaming platform has boycotted advertising on X since November 2022. Twitch is the latest target in X’s…
Germany Points to Sabotage in Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Germany and Finland are investigating the deliberate severing of undersea data cables in the Baltic Sea, calling it a likely act of sabotage. Two cables—one connecting Finland to Germany and…
Kim Kardashian Befriends Tesla’s Robot Optimus in Style
Kim Kardashian has taken her love for cutting-edge tech to the next level, teaming up with Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus. The fashion icon shared videos on Instagram and X (formerly…