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United Airlines to Begin Starlink Testing on Flights in February
United Airlines will begin testing SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet on its flights in February 2025, marking the first step toward equipping its entire fleet with the service. This move follows…
Bitcoin Network Settles $19 Trillion in Transactions in 2024, Surpassing Previous Year
In 2024, the Bitcoin network saw a remarkable surge in transaction volume, with over $19 trillion settled across its platform, more than double the $8.7 trillion recorded in 2023. This…
Xpeng and Volkswagen Partner to Build Ultra-Fast Charging Network
Xpeng Motors and Volkswagen are teaming up to bolster China’s electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. The companies announced plans to expand their collaboration by creating an ultra-fast charging network across China,…
Crypto’s Record-Breaking Year Sees Surge in Kidnappings and Ransom Schemes
Crypto traders are increasingly being targeted by kidnappers and extortionists, as highlighted by several recent high-profile cases. As the cryptocurrency market continues to surge, criminals are exploiting the growing sector,…
Sam Altman Admits $200 ChatGPT Pro Plan is Losing Money for OpenAI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed on Sunday that the company is incurring unexpected losses on its $200-per-month ChatGPT Pro subscription. Users, it seems, are taking greater advantage of the plan…
YouTuber Legal Eagle Sues PayPal Over Honey Extension’s Affiliate Practices
Devin Stone, the lawyer behind the YouTube channel Legal Eagle, is suing PayPal over its Honey browser extension. Filed on December 29 in California’s Northern District Court, the lawsuit accuses…
Solana Developers Introduce Quantum-Resistant Vault for Enhanced Security
Solana developers have launched a quantum-resistant vault, known as the “Solana Winternitz Vault,” designed to protect user funds from the potential threats posed by quantum computers. The vault utilizes a…
China’s Pony.ai Expands Robotaxi Plans to Hong Kong
China’s Pony.ai is preparing to introduce its robotaxi services in Hong Kong, signaling another step in the autonomous vehicle race. The Guangzhou-based firm will join Baidu, which recently gained approval…
Biden Criticizes Trump’s Plan to End U.S. Birthright Citizenship
U.S. President Joe Biden expressed strong opposition to President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship in the U.S., calling it “awful.” Speaking to reporters at the White House, Biden…
Chinese Hack Expands to More US Telecoms, Report Finds
A recent report from The Wall Street Journal has uncovered a broader scope of Chinese cyberattacks targeting U.S. telecommunications networks than previously disclosed. The breaches, attributed to the Salt Typhoon…
Foxconn Breaks Revenue Records in Fourth Quarter Amid AI Server Boom
Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer and Apple’s primary iPhone assembler, announced record-breaking revenue for the fourth quarter of 2024, exceeding market expectations. The Taiwan-based company, officially known as…
US Republican Lawmakers Demand Treasury Answers on Chinese Hack of Employee Workstations
Two US Republican lawmakers are urging the Treasury Department to provide answers regarding a Chinese state-sponsored cyberattack that compromised employee workstations. In a Dec. 31, 2024, letter to Treasury Secretary…
Five Hyundai and Kia Electric Vehicles Now Eligible for $7,500 Tax Credit
Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis electric vehicles have qualified for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, according to Electrek. Five models, including the popular Hyundai Ioniq 5 crossover and Kia EV9…
US Government Strikes Major Nuclear Energy Deal
The US government has signed a massive nuclear energy deal, marking a significant move to secure reliable power for federal agencies while meeting growing electricity demands. The General Services Administration…
California Resident Files Lawsuit Against 3 Asia-Based Banks Over $1M Crypto Scam
A California resident has filed a lawsuit against three Asia-based banks, accusing them of neglecting necessary checks that could have prevented crypto scammers from defrauding him of nearly $1 million.…
Japanese Chipmakers Prepare for a New Era of Semiconductor Production
The Japanese semiconductor industry, once a global leader, is taking decisive steps to regain its competitive edge. Amid the increasing demand for advanced chips fueled by generative artificial intelligence and…
New Code Fuels Rumors X Payments Launch May Be Imminent
A recent leak of the latest software code behind Elon Musk’s X platform has ignited speculation that the highly anticipated payments system, X Money, could be launching soon. The leak…
Tesla’s Annual Deliveries Decline for the First Time
Tesla, the leading name in electric vehicles, has reported its first-ever year-over-year decline in annual deliveries, sparking concerns about the company’s performance in an increasingly competitive market. The automaker delivered…
Telegram Adds Third-Party Verification and Search Filters to Boost Security
Telegram is rolling out a third-party verification system that aims to reduce scams and misinformation across its platform. The update lets verified organizations assign custom icons to accounts and chats,…
USDC Market Cap Jumps 80% from 2023 Lows as Onchain Activity Surges
The circulating supply of Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) has seen a significant surge, rising 80% from its cyclical lows, as onchain activity continues to pick up momentum. According to data…