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Intel Reduces Arm Holdings Investment, Raises $146.7 Million

Intel sold its 1.18 million share stake in British chip designer Arm Holdings during the second quarter, according to a regulatory filing on Tuesday. This sale would have generated approximately…

Trump and Musk’s Live Stream on X Crashes

Elon Musk’s highly anticipated live interview with former President Donald Trump on X Spaces faced significant technical challenges, leading to a delayed start and widespread frustration among users. The event,…

Microsoft to Retire Paint 3D as Focus Shifts to Classic Paint App

Microsoft will officially retire its Paint 3D app later this year, marking the end of a bold, though ultimately underwhelming, attempt to modernize its classic Paint application. A banner has…

U.S. Democrats Show Growing Interest in Cryptocurrency, According to Poll

A recent poll sponsored by venture capital firm Paradigm reveals that Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has an opportunity to connect with crypto owners in her campaign, indicating a shift…

Tigran Gambaryan’s Health Declines, Requires Urgent Surgical Intervention

Tigran Gambaryan, a detained Binance executive, faces a critical health situation that demands immediate surgical attention, according to his wife, Yuki. Detained under charges by Nigerian authorities, Gambaryan’s health issues…

Bitcoin Miners Experience Lowest Daily Revenue of the Year

Bitcoin miners have encountered a significant decline in revenue, marking a new low for the year on August 11. This downturn reflects ongoing challenges within the cryptocurrency mining sector, exacerbated…

Elon Musk Defends Oil Industry in Conversation with Trump

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and owner of X (formerly Twitter), interviewed former President Donald Trump on Monday evening, covering a range of topics including an assassination attempt on Trump,…

The Necessity of a Steam-like Platform for Web3 Gaming Growth

As the Web3 gaming landscape continues to evolve, the need for a platform similar to Steam, which has revolutionized digital game distribution in the Web2 era, becomes increasingly apparent. OKX,…

Patreon Must Shift to Apple’s Billing System to Stay on App Store

Apple has mandated that Patreon, a platform that allows creators to offer paid memberships to their fans, must switch to Apple’s in-app purchase system by November 2024 or face removal…

Crypto Startup Funding Increases to $2.7B in Q2 Despite Fewer Deals

Despite a decrease in the total number of deals, venture capital funding for cryptocurrency startups saw a slight increase in the second quarter of the year, suggesting a renewed confidence…

Meta and UMG Target Unauthorized AI Music in New Agreement

Meta and Universal Music Group (UMG) have taken a significant step in addressing the challenges posed by AI-generated music. In their newly expanded multi-year music licensing agreement, the two companies…

Ethereum’s Median Gas Price Reaches Five-Year Low

The cost of transacting on the Ethereum blockchain has significantly decreased, reaching a five-year low, as advancements in layer-2 networks enhance efficiency and reduce network congestion. As of August 10,…

Voltage Issues Lead to Intel Extending Warranty on 13th and 14th Gen CPUs

Intel has extended the warranty on 24 different 13th and 14th Gen desktop chips, including Core i5, Core i7, and Core i9 models, by two full years after discovering that…

AMD Chooses Not to Update Older Processors for Sinkclose Security Threat

AMD has announced that it will not release patches for several older chip models affected by the recently discovered “Sinkclose” security vulnerability, leaving these processors potentially exposed to cyber threats.…

FBI Investigates Hacking Attempts on Trump and Biden-Harris Campaigns

The FBI announced on Monday that it is probing attempted hacks targeting both the Trump and Biden-Harris campaigns. The investigation encompasses attempts on three staffers from the Biden-Harris team and…

Pixel 8 Production in India Starts Rolling Out Ahead of Pixel 9 Debut

Google has started shipping its locally manufactured Pixel 8 devices in India, just days before the anticipated launch of the Pixel 9 series. This rollout follows nearly 10 months after…

Super PAC Invests $850K in Supporting John Deaton’s Campaign Against Senator Warren

A political action committee (PAC), heavily funded by cryptocurrency industry donors, including Ripple, has deployed significant financial resources to bolster Republican John Deaton’s primary campaign in Massachusetts. This move underscores…

Antler Secures $72M for Second Southeast Asia Startup Fund

Antler has reinforced its commitment to Southeast Asia with the successful closure of its second regional startup fund, raising $72 million. This fund aims to support early-stage startups in key…

New Milestone for China’s Low-Altitude Economy with Largest Cargo Drone Flight

China successfully conducted a test flight of its largest unmanned cargo aircraft designed for civilian use, signaling its growing commitment to developing a robust low-altitude economy. The twin-engine aircraft, with…

Donald Trump and Elon Musk to Engage in Unscripted Live Conversation on X

Elon Musk and Donald Trump are set for a live conversation on X’s Spaces this Monday, August 12, 2024, at 5 PM PT/8 PM ET. The interview, announced by Trump…