Ethereum TVL approaches 3-year high — Will ETH price follow?
Ethereum’s total value locked rose to levels not seen since 2022. Will ETH price benefit from the rise in activity?
Month: February 2025
Audio-Technica’s new cartilage conduction headphones offer better battery life
Audio-Technica’s ATH-CC500BT2 offer similar advantages to bone conduction headphones but with improved battery life. | Image: Audio-Technica Audio-Technica has announced a new version of its open-ear cartilage conduction headphones the company says deliver improved sound and better battery life. The headphones use a technology that’s similar to bone conduction headphones from companies like Shokz and … Read more
US mining companies feel supply squeeze from Bitmain shipment delays
Publicly traded mining companies in the US are now feeling the effects of trade tensions between the United States and China.
Elon Musk Says His New AI Chatbot Is ‘Scary Smart’—And Arriving in Weeks
Elon Musk claims Grok-3 has found solutions “you wouldn’t even anticipate,” and that the AI chatbot features an uncensored “unhinged mode.”
Bose headphones and earbuds are nearly 25 percent off for Presidents Day
Despite how they appear, the Ultra Open Earbuds don’t hurt while gripping your ears. If you need a new pair of headphones, earbuds, or a portable Bluetooth speaker, Bose’s ongoing Presidents Day sale presents a few compelling options. In fact, now through February 17th, several QuietComfort and SoundLink devices are receiving steep discounts, including some … Read more
Elon Musk’s full offer letter to buy OpenAI reveals five key details
A group led by Elon Musk’s x.AI wants to buy OpenAI. Read five key takeaways from its offer letter. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
What’s with the EPA seizing ‘gold bars’?
Lee Zeldin, Donald Trump’s pick to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, speaks during his Senate Environment and Public Works confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill on January 16, 2025 in Washington, DC. | Photo: Getty Images The Trump administration is attempting to take back around $20 billion of funding that the Biden administration previously … Read more
Binance Founder CZ Reveals His Dog’s Name and Meme Coin Traders Go Nuts
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao just told the world about his dog—and BNB Chain and Solana meme coin creators and traders alike went wild over the news.
Metaplanet raises 4B JPY in 0% interest bonds to buy more BTC
Metaplanet, known as the “Microstrategy of Asia,” has raised an additional 4 billion JPY in zero-interest bonds to buy more Bitcoin.
Global stablecoin use soars — Will Trump crypto policy prompt US adoption?
Stablecoin use continues to expand across the world, and White House crypto czar David Sacks says one of its first priorities is stablecoin legislation in the United States.
HashFlare Co-Founders Plead Guilty in $577M Crypto Mining Ponzi Scheme
The co-founders of Hashflare, a crypto mining ponzi scheme that stole $577 million from hundreds of thousands of investors around the world, both pleaded guilty on Wednesday to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin, both 40, were arrested in their native Estonia in November 2022 and extradited to the U.S. on … Read more
Double magnetic rings are here to stick your phone to anything
Double magnetic rings. I like my phone, so I put a ring on it back in 2022 â the year my colleagues Jen and Allison introduced me to the Anker ring we now call âThe best MagSafe phone gripâ. Itâs a simple magnetic ring attached to a non-magnetic finger ring that doubles as a kickstand. … Read more
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Tim Cook teases Apple product news for February 19 — likely the iPhone SE
Apple CEO Tim Cook took to X Thursday to tease “the newest member of the family,” set to arrive February 19. The safe money is on a fourth-generation iPhone SE. The budget-minded handset had previously been tipped for a potential release a week prior, but we got new Beats headphones instead. It’s been three years … Read more
Apple’s next Studio Display could get a much-needed Mini LED upgrade
Apple is preparing a new 27-inch display with Mini LED backlighting for release later in 2025 or early next year, according to analyst Ross Young (and highlighted by MacRumors). The purported follow-up to 2022’s Studio Display would leave the monitor’s size unchanged but offer meaningful gains in contrast, black levels, and (potentially) overall brightness. Even … Read more
Tether May Need to Sell Bitcoin to Meet Proposed US Stablecoin Rules, Says JP Morgan
JP Morgan claims that stablecoin leader Tether may need to sell its Bitcoin reserves to meet proposed U.S. rules. Tether says JPM is “salty.”
RFK Jr., an anti-vax activist, will lead Health and Human Services following Senate confirmation
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is now President Donald Trump’s new secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) following a Senate confirmation vote. As head of the HHS, Kennedy will oversee agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration. While Kennedy has said that he is … Read more
NFT market OpenSea teases token launch
The token launch is part of a broader revamp of the protocol, which its CEO says became too “corporate.”
Anthropic’s next major AI model could arrive within weeks
AI startup Anthropic is gearing up to release its next major AI model, according to a report Thursday from The Information. The report describes Anthropic’s upcoming model as a “hybrid” that can switch between “deep reasoning” and fast responses. The company will reportedly introduce a “sliding scale” alongside the model to allow developers to control … Read more
The Rock, Stone Cold, or The Undertaker? What If Cryptos Were WWE Icons?
The WWE Attitude Era was a golden age of professional wrestling filled with larger-than-life characters, drama, and unforgettable moments. In this fun article, we’ll match the top 10 cryptocurrencies with iconic WWE Attitude Era superstars based on their characteristics, market impact, and community engagement. 1. Bitcoin (BTC) – The Undertaker The prince of Darkness : … Read more
Android 16’s next public beta adds new features for pro photographers
Android’s camera app is getting hybrid auto-exposure controls and precise color temperature and tint adjustments. | Image: Google Google is releasing the second public beta of Android 16 today that will introduce new features for professional photographers who want more control while capturing images and videos. The upgrades include new manual control options when using … Read more
Why Congress Needs to Act on Digital Assets – Reps. French Hill and Bryan Steil
Last November, the American people clearly spoke. They support President Trump and the agenda he campaigned on: A “Golden Age” in America. A key component of President Trump’s agenda is leveraging the U.S.’s leadership in advanced technology and economic strength for the benefit of all Americans. Nowhere is this renewed focus on using our strengths … Read more