Bitcoin drops below $95K as US inflation surpasses expectations
The latest CPI data is unlikely to impact the Fed’s interest rate decision in March despite Donald Trump’s insistence on lowering rates.
Month: February 2025
A 3D-printed VHS cleaner is saving memories from mold
A common problem Iâve come across with decades-old analog media â particularly VHS â is mold that develops inside the cassette cartridge. The white fuzzy glaze on black magnetic tape often develops after being stored in damp basements and attics for years on end. Tapes like this, if run through a VCR, could do a … Read more
AI agents will have growing pains before innovation can start
Will AI agents lead the next hype cycle? This future is so easy to envision. That means that it is also easy to sell.
How to watch PlayStation’s State of Play for February 2025
It’s still relatively early in the year, but 2025 has already been a pretty busy one for gaming announcements. Nintendo officially unveiled the next Switch (with more details on the way), Xbox had an impressive game-filled event, and now it’s Sony’s turn. The company is holding its semi-regular State of Play stream this afternoon, which … Read more
SGNL snags $30M for a new take on ID security based on zero-standing privileges
Security experts often describe identity as the “new perimeter” in the world of security: in the world of cloud services where network assets and apps can range far and wide, the biggest vulnerabilities are often leaked and spoofed log-in credentials. A startup called SGNL has built a new approach that it believes is better at … Read more
SpotDraft taps AI to help streamline contract management
More and more legal professionals are embracing AI, surveys show. Per a recent poll from legaltech company Clio, 79% of firms used some form of AI for casework last year, up from just 19% in 2023. Despite some skepticism of the tech, in-house counsel has shown an interest, as well, with one survey suggesting that … Read more
El Salvador Dispatch: Berlín, the Bitcoin Marvel Hidden in the Mountains
In El Salvador, about two hours away from the capital, up in the mountains, lies a town named Berlín. It’s a mid-sized city by Salvadoran standards, with a population of roughly 20,000. It has a bank, law firms, police, food stores, hardware stores, bars, restaurants, hotels, pharmacies, clinics, churches — and one of the largest … Read more
Adobe’s Sora rivaling AI video generator is now available for everyone
Adobe’s text- and image-to-video AI generator has been released for anyone to try online. Generate Video is available starting today in public beta following a limited early access testing period last year. The beta tool can be accessed via the re-designed Firefly web app, alongside new image generation and translation capabilities, and AI credit subscription … Read more
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Crypto reality series Killer Whales returns with $1.5M prize for startups
The contestants will compete for a prize pool that includes a $1.5 million incubation fund, a $100,000 accelerator package and ongoing strategic support.
Bitcoin, Ethereum Drop as US Reports Inflation Rose to 3% in January
Bitcoin dropped as it became clear that inflation was worse than expected in January.
Adobe launches subscriptions for Firefly AI
Firefly’s Standard plan costs $9.99 per month, the Pro plan will run users $29.99 a month, and there’s a more extensive Premium tier in the works. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
AI-driven manufacturing database Keychain raises $5M for European push
Brands are constantly trying to streamline how they source packaging materials and ingredient suppliers for their products in order to quickly meet consumer demand. However, even today this process can involve some laborious wandering around trade shows. Keychain is an AI-powered platform that aims to quickly connect the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry with manufacturing … Read more
Elden Ring: all of the updates about FromSoftware’s open-world hit
Elden Ring is finally here. The huge game, from Dark Souls developer FromSoftware, is set in a world created in part by Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin. It largely lives up to the massive hype, but it didn’t have a perfect launch. Bandai Namco issued a PSA on the day of release, promising … Read more
Elden Ring Nightreign takes a big swing at a bigger audience
Itâs inaccurate and reductive to call Elden Ring Nightreign a Dark Souls take on Fortnite. And yet, if pressed for an extremely brief elevator pitch â say, the kind youâd give to your friends who are curious about soulsborne games but are put off by all the discussions of their difficulty â itâs about as … Read more
Apple launches wide-ranging health study to help develop future features
The Apple Health Study is designed to be broad in scope and holistic in its approach. | Image: Apple Apple announced today it’s launching a brand-new research study — the Apple Health Study. But this one is different from its previous efforts in the space. Case in point: there’s no specific area of focus. Instead, … Read more
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Bitcoin’s average acquisition cost hit $40.9K record high in 2024
Some of the industry’s leading innovators, including Adam Back, say that Bitcoin’s “floor price” is above $40,000.
Disappointing U.S. CPI Data Sends Bitcoin Tumbling Below $95K
U.S. inflation unexpectedly marched higher in January, sending crypto and traditional markets sharply lower. The closely-watched Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.5% in January versus an expected 0.3% and December’s 0.4% pace. On a year-over-year basis, CPI was higher by 3.0% against forecasts for 2.9% and 2.9% in December. The so-called core CPI, which excludes … Read more
Can new Bitcoin whales stop a sub-$90K BTC price crash?
Bitcoin’s “smart money” investor cohort must keep its nerve if BTC’s price downside sees a retest of range lows.
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Overwatch 2: all the news about the sequel to Blizzard’s hit hero shooter
The long-awaited game launches in early access in October. | Image: Blizzard Overwatch 2, the sequel to Activision Blizzard’s hit hero shooter Overwatch, is finally launching in October after first being announced in 2019. One major change is the shift to five-on-five matches in PVP, and Blizzard is also adding new characters, including Overwatch’s first … Read more
Memecoins not under SEC oversight, Peirce says as TRUMP losses hit $2B
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce says memecoins like TRUMP are outside the agency’s jurisdiction as investors lose $2 billion from the token’s decline.