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New Samsung ad mocks Apple’s innovation pace

Samsung has reignited its rivalry with Apple through a new ad targeting the latter’s absence from the foldable phone market. In the “Simon Says” campaign, Samsung takes aim at Apple’s…

Neuralink Begins Testing Brain Chip to Control Robotic Arms

Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-tech company, is starting a new trial to see if its brain chip can control robotic arms. The study, called “CONVOY,” will use the company’s N1 implant…

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Gamers Drive Demand for Esports Hotels in China

In Shenzhen, a bustling city in southern China, a rising trend is transforming the hospitality industry: esports hotels. Zhu Hao, a young office worker, regularly checks into such hotels for…

Crypto Miners in Texas’ ERCOT Region Required to Report Power Demand

On November 21, Texas’ Public Utilities Commission (PUCT) passed a new rule requiring Bitcoin miners operating on the state’s ERCOT-managed power grid to register with the state and provide essential…

Hong Kong’s Largest Digital Bank Launches Retail Crypto Trading Service

Hong Kong‘s largest virtual bank, ZA Bank, has launched a new service allowing retail customers to buy and sell Bitcoin and Ethereum directly with fiat currency. The move is part…

South Korea Prosecutors Demand Five-Year Jail Term for Samsung Electronics Chairman

South Korean prosecutors have requested a five-year prison sentence for Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee. The case, tried at an appeals court, revisits allegations surrounding a controversial merger of…

Crypto Liquidations Reach $470M as Bitcoin Retraces, Altcoins Surge

Bitcoin faced a pullback on November 24 after failing to break the $100,000 milestone, sparking one of the largest weekend crypto liquidation events in more than six months. Over the…

Indian Authorities Dismiss Apple’s Effort to Stop Antitrust Probe

India’s Competition Commission (CCI) has dismissed Apple’s appeal to pause an investigation report that accuses the tech giant of violating competition laws. This decision allows the ongoing antitrust proceedings to…

Tether Mints Additional $3B in USDt Stablecoins Amid Crypto Surge

Tether minted an additional $3 billion in USDt tokens on November 23, responding to a surge in crypto market activity, particularly Bitcoin, which neared the $100,000 price level. According to…

Reserve Bank of India Expands Cross-Border Payments Platform

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expanding its cross-border payments platform to enable instant settlements, with plans to add new trading partners in Asia and the Middle East. India…

NFTs Record $158M Weekly Sales Volume, Led by Ethereum and Bitcoin

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) showed resilience in their weekly sales volume, recording approximately $158 million in sales for the week ending Nov. 24. Despite a slight decrease compared to the previous…

Tim Cook’s Trump Approach Becomes a Guide for CEOs

Apple CEO Tim Cook achieved what many corporate leaders struggled to accomplish: he forged a personal connection with Donald Trump during his presidency. This unique relationship, cultivated through direct engagement…

Australia Begins Consultation on OECD Crypto Reporting Framework

Australia’s Treasury Department has launched a consultation paper on implementing the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). The initiative is aimed at improving tax transparency…

Matt Gaetz Now Offering Pep Talks and Holiday Wishes on Cameo

After announcing he would not return to Congress, former Florida Representative Matt Gaetz has turned to a new career opportunity: personalized video messages on Cameo. Gaetz joined the platform on…

Huawei Targets 100,000 Apps on HarmonyOS Within a Year

Huawei, a leading tech company in China, announced its ambitious plan to host 100,000 applications on its HarmonyOS within the next year. The announcement underscores Huawei’s efforts to build self-reliance…

Tesla and Rivian Near Resolution in Trade Secrets Lawsuit

Tesla and Rivian are moving toward resolving a long-standing legal dispute over allegations of employee poaching and trade secret theft. Tesla, which initiated the lawsuit in 2020, recently informed a…

Apple Revisits the Idea of an Apple-Branded TV

Apple is once again toying with the idea of manufacturing its own television set, according to reports from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. While the company has long considered entering the TV…

Microsoft Halts Windows 11 Update After Ubisoft Game Crashes

Microsoft has confirmed that its Windows 11 version 24H2 update is causing problems for some Ubisoft games, including crashes and black screens. In response, the company has halted the update’s…

Nvidia CEO Addresses Impact of US Policy on Tech Innovation

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expressed optimism about the continuity of global cooperation in technology despite potential shifts in U.S. export controls under the next administration. Speaking in Hong Kong on…