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Canadian Ministers Travel to Palm Beach for Discussions with Trump’s Team
Two of Canada’s top Cabinet ministers are making their way to Palm Beach, Florida, for critical discussions on border security and trade with representatives of the incoming administration of President-elect…
OpenAI Services Face Second Major Outage in December
OpenAI experienced its second major service outage this December, impacting ChatGPT, Sora, and its developer-facing API. The outage began on Thursday at 11 a.m. PT and persisted for over four…
Bluesky Launches Trending Topics in Test Phase
Bluesky has begun testing a trending topics feature on its platform, providing users a glimpse into popular discussions. The feature, introduced on Christmas, is available globally on both the desktop…
Apple Takes a Stand in Google’s Antitrust Battle Over $20 Billion Search Engine Deal
Apple has stepped into Google’s high-stakes antitrust trial, aiming to defend its billion-dollar revenue-sharing agreement with the search giant, according to Reuters. This arrangement ensures Google remains the default search…
Passengers Share Alarming Experiences in Waymo Robotaxis
Waymo’s driverless taxis are encountering unexpected roadblocks—not from technology, but from humans. As The Washington Post reports, some passengers have faced harassment and safety concerns that highlight the challenges of…
Former Huawei Recruit Announces Breakthrough in Humanoid Robot Production
Shanghai-based Agibot, founded by Peng Zhihui in February 2023, has reached a critical milestone by commencing mass production of humanoid robots. Peng, a former Huawei Technologies recruit under its “Genius…
Over 30% of South Koreans Now Hold Cryptocurrency
The landscape of cryptocurrency in South Korea has seen a substantial uptick following the U.S. presidential election victory of Donald Trump. A December 25 report by Yonhap News highlighted that…
YouTube Begins Efforts to Remove Misleading Videos in India
YouTube is set to crack down on videos with misleading titles and thumbnails, beginning its efforts in India. The platform, known for its vast library of user-generated content, aims to…
Six Bitcoin Funds to Debut in Israel After Regulatory Approval
In a significant development for Israel’s financial sector, six Bitcoin-tracking funds are set to launch next week, following recent approval from the Israel Securities Authority. This introduction marks a pivotal…
Chinese Expertise Powers Europe’s EV Battery Future as Northvolt Stumbles
Europe’s ambition to establish a robust electric vehicle (EV) battery industry remains alive, though increasingly tied to Chinese partnerships. Following the financial downfall of Swedish startup Northvolt, European battery initiatives…
Meta Eyes Displays for Ray-Ban Smart Glasses in Future Update
Meta is reportedly planning to integrate displays into its Ray-Ban smart glasses, a move that could redefine how users interact with wearable technology. According to a report by the Financial…
EPA Approves Pilot Project to Use Radioactive Byproduct in Florida Road
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a test project for Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC to build a road using phosphogypsum, a radioactive material left over from making fertilizer. The road…
Netflix Sues Broadcom’s VMware Over Virtual Machine Patents
Netflix has filed a lawsuit against VMware, a subsidiary of Broadcom, claiming that the company has infringed on five of its patents related to virtual machine operations. The lawsuit, submitted…
Chinese Chipmaker Faces Blacklist as US Tightens Trade Restrictions
The U.S. government is preparing to blacklist Sophgo, a Chinese semiconductor company accused of indirectly supplying Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)-made chips to Huawei, a source familiar with the matter…
TuSimple’s Journey Ends with CreateAI and a New Focus on Gaming
TuSimple, the company once known for its ambitious autonomous trucking projects, has officially transitioned to AI animation and gaming under its new name, CreateAI. This rebrand caps a significant pivot…
Trump Targets Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal in Provocative Christmas Day Statements
On Christmas Day, President-elect Donald Trump unleashed a series of contentious social media posts on his platform, Truth Social, targeting Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal, suggesting expansive U.S. control…
Japan Expected to Rule Against Google in Antitrust Investigation
Japan’s Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) is preparing to conclude that Google has violated the country’s antitrust law in its search services, according to a report by Nikkei Asia. The JFTC…
IRS Affirms Stance on Taxation of Crypto Staking Rewards
The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently affirmed its stance on the taxation of cryptocurrency staking rewards, viewing them as taxable income upon receipt rather than upon sale…
Crypto.com Initiates Institutional Custody Service in the U.S.
Crypto.com has expanded its operations in the United States by launching a new institutional cryptocurrency custody service. This strategic move is part of the company’s broader plan to enhance its…
Qualcomm Wins Landmark Trial Over Arm in Chip Dispute
Qualcomm has secured a pivotal victory in its legal battle against Arm Holdings, a dispute revolving around chip technology licensing. A jury in Delaware’s federal court determined that Qualcomm did…