DMR News

Advancing Digital Conversations

Australia Proposes Social Media Age Limit Plan, Sparking Debate

Australia is planning to impose a minimum age limit for children to access social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and others, expected to be between 14 and 16 years,…

China’s Robotaxi Revolution Races Ahead of Europe’s Car Industry

China’s adoption of autonomous taxis has surged, with driverless cabs becoming a common sight in several large cities, while Europe remains far behind in this development. Chinese robotaxi providers offer…

Crypto Super PAC Invests $660K in Massachusetts Senate Race as US Election Nears

The Commonwealth Unity Fund, a prominent political action committee (PAC) with strong backing from the cryptocurrency industry, has made significant financial contributions in the race for a United States Senate…

Google Loses $2.7 Billion Shopping Antitrust Case in EU’s Final Ruling

Google has suffered another significant legal blow in Europe, as the European Court of Justice (ECJ) upheld a €2.42 billion ($2.65 billion) fine over antitrust violations involving its shopping comparison…

Chinese Car Industry Pushes Global Expansion at Frankfurt Trade Fair

Chinese auto suppliers and electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers have made a strong presence at the Automechanika trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany. Nearly 900 Chinese suppliers, along with major carmakers such…

Singapore Probes Illegal Worldcoin Accounts and Token Sales

Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency project known for its controversial approach to capturing identity data, is currently under investigation in Singapore for potential involvement in money laundering and terrorism financing. The scrutiny…

Apple Ordered to Pay €13 Billion in Back Taxes to Ireland After EU Court Ruling

Apple has been ordered by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) to pay €13 billion ($14.4 billion) in back taxes to Ireland, marking the conclusion of a 10-year legal dispute…

FBI Reports $5.6 Billion in Cryptocurrency Fraud Losses for 2023

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has unveiled its report on cryptocurrency fraud for 2023, revealing that Americans lost a staggering $5.6 billion due to such schemes. This marks…

Singapore Gets First WiFi 7 Router from NETGEAR Promising Ultra-Fast Speeds

NETGEAR has introduced its first WiFi 7 router in Singapore, the Nighthawk RS700, which offers ultra-fast internet speeds of up to 19Gbps. This cutting-edge device, developed by NETGEAR’s team with…

Skype Founder’s Atomico Raises $1.24 Billion to Support European Startups

Atomico, the venture capital firm founded by Skype’s co-creator Niklas Zennström, has raised $1.24 billion to invest in emerging and growth-stage tech startups across Europe. This marks a substantial increase…

Polaris Dawn Sets Out for First-Ever Civilian Spacewalk

Polaris Dawn has officially launched, marking a historic step in civilian space exploration. On the morning of September 10, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space…

AMD prioritizes AI over high-end gaming graphics cards

AMD has shifted its focus toward AI chips, deprioritizing flagship gaming GPUs in favor of a broader business strategy. The company’s new approach will merge its RDNA gaming graphics and…

Kamala Harris Baits Trump on Rally Crowd Size, Prompting Outburst

Vice President Kamala Harris made headlines during the recent debate night with a sharp critique of former President Donald Trump, which seemed to get under the GOP presidential nominee’s skin.…

Kamala Harris Releases Policy Platform Details — No Mention of Crypto

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has unveiled new elements of her policy agenda as the 2024 United States presidential election approaches. While the updated platform emphasizes a commitment to fostering…

Google Faces New Antitrust Lawsuit Over Alleged Ad Tech Monopoly

Google is now facing another antitrust lawsuit, this time over its advertising technology, just one month after a judge ruled its search engine an illegal monopoly. The U.S. Department of…

Ether Eyes Potential Price Breakout Amid Post-Summer Market Recovery

Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is showing signs of a potential price breakout following a prolonged downtrend that began in late March. This anticipation is fueled by a…

Latvia’s Central Bank Initiates Pre-Licensing Consultations for Crypto Companies

The European Union’s comprehensive crypto regulation, known as the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation, is beginning its phased implementation across member states, prompting various local responses. In Latvia, the central…

Samsung Plant in India Faces Partial Shutdown Due to Worker Strike

Workers at Samsung Electronics’ plant in Sriperumbudur, India, have initiated an indefinite strike, demanding higher wages, which has led to a partial halt in production. This development follows similar labor…

Tokocrypto Gains Full Regulatory Approval in Indonesia as Binance Subsidiary

Tokocrypto, an Indonesian cryptocurrency exchange, has achieved a significant regulatory milestone by securing a full license under the country’s Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti). This development marks a crucial…

Musician Arrested for Using AI and Bots in $10 Million Streaming Fraud

A North Carolina musician has been arrested for orchestrating a large-scale scheme to swindle royalties from music-streaming platforms using AI-generated songs. Michael Smith, the accused, allegedly generated over $10 million…