Google exposes government-backed misuse of Gemini AI
Google’s report reveals attempts by government-backed hackers to misuse Gemini AI for cyber threats, but jailbreak efforts were unsuccessful.
Month: January 2025
Competition Between WordPress Page Builders Is Heating Up
WordPress has evolved significantly since its early days as a simple blogging platform. One of the most important advancements has been the rise of page builders, which have transformed how users create and customize websites. Instead of relying on code, users can now design visually stunning pages with drag-and-drop functionality, making website creation more accessible … Read more
Apple Intelligence will support more languages from April
Apple’s AI suite, Apple Intelligence, will soon be available in French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and simplified Chinese, along with localized English versions for India and Singapore. During the company’s Q4 2024 quarterly results call on Thursday, CEO Tim Cook said that the company will roll out support for these additional languages in … Read more
Crypto on-ramps and off-ramps, explained
On-ramps typically involve payment methods like bank transfers, or credit cards, whereas off-ramps often require identity verification when converting crypto to fiat.
These 2 AI Agent Frameworks Appear to Be Dominating Headlines—But Which One’s Better?
AI agents at the intersection of AI and crypto have become a top trend in 2025. Google introduced AI agents as software systems engineered to go beyond traditional AI models by interacting with external systems, making decisions, and completing tasks without human intervention. While LLMs or AI models like GPT-4 or Google’s Gemini operate based … Read more
Build a Monster-Finding Tool For Your Next D&D Session That Picks the Right Encounter For You
An AI-powered Army of Darkness It’s game night, your friends are perched around the games table, waiting to see what Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) character they’ll become and quest they’ll embark on. Tonight, you’re Dungeon Master (storyteller and guide), crafter of thrilling encounters to challenge and enthrall your players. Your trusty D&D Monster Manual contains … Read more
Revolutionizing Monster Hunts: AI-Enhanced D&D Encounters
An AI-powered Army of Darkness It’s game night, your friends are perched around the games table, waiting to see what Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) character they’ll become and quest they’ll embark on. Tonight, you’re Dungeon Master (storyteller and guide), crafter of thrilling encounters to challenge and enthrall your players. Your trusty D&D Monster Manual contains … Read more
Elon Musk’s dad plans $200M raise with ‘Musk It’ memecoin
The Musk It token was already launched in December 2024 by a Middle Eastern crypto firm, but has shed over 50% of its value.
Elon Musk’s Dad Eyes $200M Raise From ‘MUSK IT’ Memecoin to Go ‘Beyond Rockets’
Elon Musk’s dad is promoting a memecoin that capitalizes on the family name to raise upto $200 million for various engineering projects, despite the father-son duo apparently being estranged. Errol Musk, alongside business partner Nathan Browne, will officially back the “MUSK IT” token with the ambitious goal of establishing the Musk Institute, a new for-profit … Read more
In another challenging year for startups, higher valuations and revenue give reason for hope
Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. The aftermath of DeepSeek’s launch was arguably the biggest tech story of the week, especially for anyone keeping a close eye on public markets. But private companies, … Read more
This Open Source Networking Protocol Is Actually Better At Handling Connectivity
In today’s hyper-connected world, mobile network operators (MNOs) and internet service providers (ISPs) face mounting pressure to deliver seamless connectivity while managing network congestion. Carrier offload has emerged as a critical strategy, allowing MNOs to shift mobile data traffic from cellular networks to WiFi, improving performance and reducing costs. At the heart of this transition … Read more
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BOJ’s Ueda Says Need to Maintain Accommodative Monetary Environment to Support Economy
Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said Friday the central bank must maintain an accommodative monetary policy to support economic growth and ensure the underlying inflation gradually moves to the 2% target. Ueda told the Parliament that the recent increase in the consumer price index above the 2% target has been led by cost-push … Read more
The TechBeat: Silicon Valley Is In the Midst of an Ideological Battle That Nobody is Talking About (1/31/2025)
How are you, hacker? 🪐Want to know what’s trending right now?: The Techbeat by HackerNoon has got you covered with fresh content from our trending stories of the day! Set email preference here. ## Why Scenario Planning Is An Effective Strategy Tool By @olgakirgizova [ 6 Min read ] Scenario planning is a strategic planning … Read more
Air quality map of Kigali, Rwanda
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Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents Seek Presidential Pardon for Their Son: Report
The parents of prisoned crypto fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried are reportedly exploring how to secure a presidential pardon from President Donald Trump for their son, according to a Bloomberg report. Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried, both professors at Stanford Law School and part of FTX’s inner circle, are reportedly engaging with individuals connected to Trump’s inner … Read more
Bitcoin Steady, Gold Tokens Shine as XAU Hits Record High; Inflation in Tokyo Rises
So close yet so far – that’s the story for bitcoin (BTC) this Friday morning, as its price rally has stalled just shy of record highs amidst a continued rally in gold (XAU), a traditional risk asset, and crypto tokens associated with it. BTC, the leading cryptocurrency by market value, changed hands near $104,400 at … Read more
Ross Ulbricht-tied crypto wallets lose $12M in memecoin misstep: Arkham
Wallets tied to recently freed Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht listed tokens at the wrong price, which were then snapped up by a bot.
Grayscale Files SEC Proposal to Convert XRP Trust Into ETF
Crypto fund behemoth Grayscale Investments has filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to convert its XRP Trust into an exchange-traded fund (ETF), which will listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The existing product operates as a Delaware statutory trust, managing over $16 million XRP as of Friday. The proposed … Read more
SEC Fast-Tracks Bitwise’s Bitcoin-Ethereum ETF, Signaling Broader Crypto Acceptance
The Bitwise fund’s asset allocation reflects market capitalization proportions, comprising 83% Bitcoin and 17% Ethereum.
Solana ridesharing app Teleport shuts down, cites lack of market readiness
Solana-based ridesharing app Teleport shut down just eight months after it publicly launched its app, citing a lack of market readiness for decentralized ridesharing.
Release Notes for Ghostty 1.1.0
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Dr Disrespect’s Twitch ban, explained
Dr Disrespect — aka Herschel “Guy” Beahm — was one of Twitch’s top streamers until he was suddenly banned in June 2020. Now, we know what happened. As confirmed in a lengthy statement from Beahm himself, he sent private messages on Twitch to a minor that he says “sometimes leaned too much in the direction … Read more
Pump.fun hit with suit claming all memecoins are securities
A proposed class-action suit alleged all crypto tokens on Pump.fun are “unregistered security memecoins” that earned the platform nearly $500 million.