Poker Face’s Natasha Lyonne has a new project in the works that seemed poised to become a case study in the debate about how and whether Hollywood should be using generative AI. Lyonne is teaming up with technologist and virtual reality pioneer Jaron Lanier to produce a new sci-fi film that will feature elements generated … Read more
In an era where industrial automation and sustainable energy solutions are increasingly critical to global infrastructure, the remarkable success of the Bolivia Refinery Modernization Project stands as a testament to exceptional engineering leadership and operational excellence. Under the guidance of Controls Engineer Glory Shrivastava, this ambitious system upgrade of four direct-fired process heaters has set … Read more
Since Slate Auto came out of stealth mode last week, the internet has been abuzz with speculation about the finer details of the ultra-barebones electric Truck, which is set to cost just $20,000 when it enters production next year — assuming our federal EV incentives are still in place by then. One of those questions … Read more
IAmid increasing scrutiny on digital transformation initiatives, the success of the Care Provider Lifecycle Network (CPLN) Portfolio Transformation stands as a testament to exceptional program management and operational excellence. Spearheaded by the Technical Program Manager Sugeetha Avvaru, this ambitious enterprise-scale transformation has redefined the benchmarks for agile implementation, portfolio management, and organizational agility in the … Read more
The United Kingdom has unveiled draft crypto laws that aim to give investors confidence while regulating more parts of the industry.
In an era where financial institutions face unprecedented challenges from sophisticated fraud schemes, the successful modernization of a major banking organization’s Credit Card Application Fraud Detection system stands as a landmark achievement in banking security innovation. Under the strategic leadership of technology veteran Anish Kumar Jain, this comprehensive modernization project has not only set new … Read more
Bitget, a cryptocurrency exchange with 100 million users, has announced a partnership with Avalanche to support community initiatives across India, one of the fastest-growing areas for crypto and Web3 developers. The partnership will see at least $10 million doled out in mini-grants, scholarships, hackathons, and workshops to the Web3 community in the country. The initial … Read more
Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney, a Bitcoin critic, will continue to be Canada’s Prime Minister after winning Monday’s election.
Key takeaways: Bitcoin tends to rally significantly when low leverage meets stronger-than-expected retail sales and hawkish Federal Reserve signals. In three separate 7-week periods, Bitcoin rose 50% to 84%. Upcoming speeches from Fed Chair Jerome Powell could benefit Bitcoin price. Bitcoin (BTC) price rallies are frequently linked to investors’ inflation concerns or data that surpasses … Read more
SoFi has plans to bring back crypto services for its clients after suspending those operations in 2023 so as not to impede its effort to become a regulated bank. “We’re going to re-enter the crypto business, which we had to exit,” SoFi CEO Anthony Noto said in an interview with CNBC. “We’ll re-enter the business … Read more
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said Tuesday the company is “rolling back” the latest update to the default AI model powering ChatGPT, GPT-4o, after complaints about strange behavior, in particular extreme sycophancy. “[W]e started rolling back the latest update to GPT-4o last night,” Altman wrote in a post on X. “[I]t’s now 100% rolled back for free [ChatGPT] … Read more
Bunq says it serves 17 million customers across Europe.
Most people set goals by asking: How do I succeed? How do I become wealthy? How do I get in shape? But here’s the thing: Success isn’t just about doing the right things. It’s about avoiding the wrong ones. Instead of asking, “How can I succeed?” ask: 🚫 “How do I guarantee failure?” By identifying what … Read more
Europe’s second-largest neobank, Bunq, is expanding into cryptocurrency, citing growing retail investor demand for digital assets worldwide. The Amsterdam-based neobank announced the launch of Bunq Crypto on April 29, a new offering enabling its users to invest in over 300 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and Solana (SOL). Starting April 29, Bunq users in … Read more
San Francisco, United States, April 29th, 2025/CyberNewsWire/–SecAI, an AI-enriched threat intelligence company, made its official debut today at RSA Conference 2025 in San Francisco, marking the company’s first public appearance on the global cybersecurity stage. At the event, the SecAI team is showcasing the latest version of its platform to security professionals from around the … Read more
CaaStle, the embattled fashion startup whose board of directors accused its founder, Christine Hunsicke, of financial misconduct, is starting to face lawsuits from a partner and a supplier over missed payments and more allegations of fraud. As first reported by Axios and by suits seen by TechCrunch, CaaStle is being sued by P180, a vehicle … Read more
Tornado Cash is officially safe from U.S. sanctions, following a district court ruling on Monday. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) removed Tornado Cash from its sanctions list in March, several months after an appeals court ruled that the agency had “overstepped its Congressionally-defined authority” by sanctioning the crypto mixing service’s smart … Read more
Zug, Switzerland, April 29th, 2025/Chainwire/–Common, a new privacy-first DeFi platform built on Aleph Zero’s infrastructure, today announced the launch of its Web App, in collaboration with the partner responsible for the operation of the Common Solution. The mobile version, due at the end of May, will be the world’s first privacy-preserving mobile app in the … Read more
Last week, the US Department of Transportation announced a major change to the Biden-era rule that requires automakers and tech companies to report crashes that involve fully or partially autonomous vehicles. Under the revised rules, companies will no longer have to report certain crashes, such as those involving a vehicle equipped with a Level 2 … Read more
Image: Brandon Widder / The Verge Amazon’s annual Gaming Week sale might be the big focus this week as far as deals are concerned, but gaming peripherals and games aren’t the only discounts we’re seeing. Right now, for instance, Apple’s latest AirPods Pro with USB-C are on sale for $169 ($80 off) at Amazon, Walmart, … Read more
Isuzu has started mass production of an all-electric version of its midsized D-Max pickup truck in Thailand, featuring a dual-motor four-wheel-drive system with 140kW of power that can “match the performance of existing diesel models,” according to the automaker. As reported by Electrek, the new D-Max EV matches the towing capacity of Isuzu’s current diesel … Read more
Key Takeaways: Fidelity Digital Assets’ report said that multiple Ethereum onchain metrics suggest ETH trades at a discount. The BTC/ETH market cap ratio is at mid-2020 levels. Ethereum’s layer-2 active addresses hit new highs at 13.6 million. Fresh data from Fidelity Digital Assets hints at a cautiously optimistic outlook for Ethereum, suggesting its dismal Q1 … Read more
If you were hoping to get your hands on the “compact” phone OnePlus launched in China last week, you’re going to have your work cut out for you. OnePlus spokespeople have confirmed to The Verge that the 13T will not be sold in Europe or North America. That leaves our OnePlus options limited to “big … Read more