SpaceX’s Starbase city is getting its own court
Elon Musk’s company town already has a volunteer fire department, and is forming a Starbase Police Department. Now it wants its own court, too.
After Search Party backlash, Ring is still avoiding the bigger questions
Siminoff acknowledged in an interview with The New York Times that including maps that showed mass surveillance in an ad was a mistake. | Screenshot from Ring video Ring founder Jamie Siminoff has been on an “explanation tour,” as The New York Times puts it, following the fallout from its Super Bowl ad and the … Read more
Ripple CEO confirms White House meeting between crypto, banking reps
Trump administration officials held a similar event last week to discuss stablecoin yield within a market structure bill under consideration in Congress.
Sony is closing the studio behind the Demon’s Souls and Shadow of the Colossus remakes
Sony is shutting down Bluepoint Games, the PlayStation studio behind well-received remakes of games like Shadow of the Colossus and Demon’s Souls, according to Bloomberg. The change was made “following a recent business review,” a spokesperson told the publication. About 70 staffers will be cut, and the studio will shut down in March. “Bluepoint Games … Read more
‘The Sandbox’ Adds Web-Based Games in Season 7 Accessibility Push
Crypto gaming metaverse platform The Sandbox is rolling out its Season 7 content push, making it easier than ever for players to jump in.
Latest White House talks on stablecoin yield make ‘progress’ with banks, no deal yet
In the latest of a series of meetings hosted at the White House, bankers and crypto policy experts met to break down the wall halting the market structure bill.
The AI security nightmare is here and it looks suspiciously like lobster
A hacker tricked a popular AI coding tool into installing OpenClaw – the viral, open-source AI agent OpenClaw that “actually does things” – absolutely everywhere. Funny as a stunt, but a sign of what to come as more and more people let autonomous software use their computers on their behalf. The hacker took advantage of … Read more
Bitcoin ETFs still sit on $53B in net inflows despite recent outflows: Bloomberg
Heavy outflows haven’t erased the success of spot Bitcoin ETFs, which still hold $53 billion in cumulative inflows, according to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas.
Accenture Is Tracking Whether Employees Use AI—And Promotions Are on the Line
Consulting giant Accenture is monitoring senior staff logins to AI tools and tying career advancement to adoption rates—all while AI threatens to eliminate jobs.
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‘Bitcoin Going to Zero’ Google Searches Rise With Crypto Sentiment in the Dumps
Bitcoin’s recent plunge has prompted a wave of investors and observers seeking answers about why the top cryptocurrency is cratering.
Baseus’ retractable, 6-in-1 travel adapter is on sale for its lowest price to date
The nifty universal adapter lets you charge your electronics in more than 200 countries worldwide. | Image: Baseus Packing multiple charging adapters can quickly eat up space, which is why an all-in-one travel adapter like the Baseus EnerCore CG11 makes for a good investment. The travel-friendly accessory works in most countries and lets you charge … Read more
As browser wars heat up, Chrome adds new productivity features
Split View, PDF annotations and ‘Save to Chrome’ features come to the Chrome browser.
Reddit is testing a new AI search feature for shopping
A small group of users in the U.S. will start to see search results that include interactive product carousels with pricing, images, and direct where-to-buy links.
Texas is suing TP-Link over its ties to China
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing TP-Link over claims that the router-maker is misleading customers about its ties to China. In a lawsuit filed this week, Paxton claims TP-Link is “masking its Chinese connections,” while serving as “an open window for Chinese-sponsored threat actors and Chinese intelligence agencies.” TP-Link was founded in China, but … Read more
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‘Resilient’ Bitcoin holders defend BTC, but bear floor sits 20% lower: Glassnode
Bitcoin trades in a tight demand zone that formed in 2024, but previous bear market data suggest the channel will break and lead to new lows.
Eric Trump reitrates claim bitcoin is just getting started on its road to $1 million
U.S. President Donald Trump’s son Eric Trump acknowledged bitcoin’s volatility but said its upside potential outweighs the risks as prices hover below $70,000.
Apple TV’s The Hunt finally has a premiere date
The Hunt – Apple TV’s new French-language drama that was previously put on indefinite hold following concerns about plagiarism – has been given a solid release date. Today, Apple announced that The Hunt, which was produced by French studio Gaumont and directed by Cédric Anger, is set to premiere on March 4th. The news comes … Read more
Susquehanna-backed Blockfills up for sale after $75 million lending loss
The Chicago-based company said it was temporarily suspending client deposits and withdrawals last week due to recent market and financial conditions.
Warren Presses Treasury, Fed to Rule Out Bitcoin Bailout As Prices Tumble: Report
The longtime crypto critic warned against using taxpayer dollars to rescue investors and firms amid the current market slide.
CME Will Make Crypto Derivatives Trading 24/7 in May as Wall Street Eyes Similar Goal
Top derivatives marketplace CME will adopt 24/7 crypto trading on May 29, pending regulatory approval. The CFTC has indicated it supports such moves.
Bitcoin ‘roadmap to bottom’ says $58.7K Binance cost basis now crucial
New Bitcoin price analysis set out key safety nets for bulls ahead of a potential showdown with Binance traders’ aggregate deposit cost basis.