The release of GPT-4o’s image generation feature has sparked a provocative question: What happens to NFTs when AI can replicate any artistic style on demand? Upload an NFT image, type a prompt like “Studio Ghibli-inspired” or “cyberpunk transformation,” and the tool instantly reimagines it. Want to turn your crypto wallet’s avatar into an Azuki-style character? … Read more
Looking back, the original idea behind YouTube seems almost quaint. The mythic founding story goes like this: in January of 2005, two PayPal employees, Chad Hurley and Steve Chen, were at a party. People were taking photos and videos on their digital cameras. Sharing photos was easy, sharing video was anything but. âPeople have different … Read more
Tech evangelists have been yammering about âworking smarter, not harderâ for years. Now, two 21-year-old Columbia University dropouts are proposing a new $5.3 million twist on the concept: use their AI tool Cluely to âcheat on everything.â Thatâs what it literally says in Cluelyâs online manifesto: âWe want to cheat on everything.â Unlike the AI … Read more
What happens when the foundational architecture of Ethereum’s virtual machine gets reconsidered? Recently, Vitalik Buterin suggested moving Ethereum’s execution environment toward RISC-V, an open standard instruction set architecture. But what would this mean for the broader blockchain ecosystem, and why has Cartesi, a blockchain infrastructure project, been advocating for this shift since 2018? Cartesi co-founders … Read more
Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 COCOGEN: Representing Commonsense structures with code and 2.1 Converting (T,G) into Python code 2.2 Few-shot prompting for generating G 3 Evaluation and 3.1 Experimental setup 3.2 Script generation: PROSCRIPT 3.3 Entity state tracking: PROPARA 3.4 Argument graph generation: EXPLAGRAPHS 4 Analysis 5 Related work 6 Conclusion, Acknowledgments, … Read more
YouTube said on Wednesday that it will launch a redesign of YouTube TV’s user interface this summer. On the books are easier navigation, playback and quality tweaks, as well as better access to comments, channel info, and subscribing. The company didn’t provide any further details about the redesign, but we’ve asked for a peek at … Read more
AI-generated code is no doubt changing how software is built, but it’s also introducing new security challenges. More than 50% of organizations encounter security issues with AI-produced code sometimes or frequently, according to a late 2023 survey by developer security platform Synk. For Endor Labs, that opportunity proved alluring enough that it chose to change … Read more
Linktree is launching a set of new features aimed at helping creators earn more money directly from its platform. The new tools include the ability to sell courses, earn from brand-sponsored links, and build shoppable storefronts. The launch of the new monetization features will help Linktree stand out among other similar platforms like Beacons and … Read more
Cryptocurrency staking protocol Symbiotic closed a $29 million Series A funding round led by Web3-focused investment firms, including Pantera Capital and Coinbase Ventures, to support the launch of a new economic coordination layer for blockchain security. The round included more than 100 angel investors, with participation from major industry players including Aave, Polygon and StarkWare, … Read more
Nvidia is updating its G-Assist AI assistant on Windows to take it beyond optimizing game and system settings. G-Assist originally launched last month as a chatbot primarily focused on improving PC gaming, but it’s now getting plugin support so you can extend the AI assistant to control Spotify, check if a streamer is live on … Read more
Microsoft is launching a newly designed version of its Microsoft 365 Copilot app soon. The app, which is used by businesses as a hub for Office documents and now Microsoft’s AI tools, is moving a little closer to the regular Copilot consumer features with updated AI-powered search, a new Create feature for generating images using OpenAI’s … Read more
Like the idea of multiview, but want it for more than just March Madness and NFL Sunday Ticket? Lucky you, YouTube has announced that in the next few weeks, it’ll be giving YouTube TV members the ability to test out “building their own multiview with select non-sports content.” The feature will be limited to a … Read more
The Optiq-V is coming later this year. Cadillac’s all-electric Optiq SUV will receive the coveted V badge later this year, the automaker confirmed today. It will be the second EV in Cadillac’s lineup to join the performance-attuned V-series, after the reveal of the Lyriq-V earlier this year. The 2026 Optiq-V will be part of the … Read more
The team behind the Symbiotic network, the restaking protocol meant to rival EigenLayer, shared Wednesday that it had raised $29 million in a Series A round. The funding will expand the current team and contribute to the protocol’s Universal Staking framework, broadening its efforts from just restaking to including providing support for other staking activities. … Read more
Almost all cryptocurrency firms should be compliant with anti-money laundering (AML) transparency rules this year, a set of requirements around the sharing of certain information about the originator and beneficiary of transactions known as “the Travel Rule,” according to an annual survey carried out by crypto AML specialist Notabene. Notabene surveyed 91 virtual asset service … Read more
Scroll, the Ethereum layer-2 network, shared Wednesday that it has launched its Euclid upgrade, which the team called its most significant protocol transformation to date. According to Scroll Labs, a key consequence of the upgrade is that it transitions Scroll from a “stage 0” to a “stage 1” rollup, meaning the network will retire some … Read more
Fundraising for sophisticated crypto investment vehicles has yet to fully experience the anticipated positive headwind of the Donald Trump presidency, according to a new report by the Crypto Insight Group. Momentum “remains positive but slower than [fund] managers anticipated under the new Trump administration,” the Hedge Fund Outlook 2Q25 report said. “Net inflows continue, yet … Read more
Cloud monitoring and security platform Datadog on Wednesday announced that it has acquired Metaplane, an AI-powered data observability startup, for an undisclosed amount. In a press release, Datadog said that the deal “accelerates” its expansion into data observability, building on the launch of related products. Metaplane will continue supporting existing and new customers through a … Read more
One of the year’s biggest PlayStation 5 games is launching this fall: Sony just announced that Ghost of Yōtei will hit the PS5 on October 2nd. The news was accompanied by a fresh trailer that’s mostly dramatic samurai cinematics, but also some brief glimpses of its bloody combat and traversing the beautiful landscape on horseback. … Read more
Alpaca said on Wednesday it has raised a $52M Series C round to expand into more foreign markets, including the Middle East, Europe and Asia.
Coinbase (COIN) has established the industry’s most scaled crypto trading platform with a domestic market share of around 66%, broker Benchmark said in a report Wednesday, while also initiating coverage of the stock. Benchmark assumed coverage of Coinbase with a buy rating and a $252 price target. The shares were over 4% higher at around … Read more
PayPal is upping the ante in the stablecoin wars as it’s set to begin offering U.S. users 3.7% annual returns on balances of its PayPal USD (PYUSD) stablecoin. The yield, accrued daily and paid monthly in PYUSD, is designed to spur adoption by making the token more appealing and stand out among the competition, Bloomberg … Read more
A massive unwinding of bearish positions has fueled a new rally as traders scramble to cover positions, analysts told Decrypt.
Michael Saylor, the CEO of top corporate Bitcoin holder Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), expressed support for newly appointed US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins. In an April 23 X post, Saylor wrote that “SEC Chairman Paul Atkins will be good for Bitcoin.” The statement follows Atkins’ swearing-in as the 34th chairman of the SEC … Read more
Shortages of the Switch 2 look increasingly likely after Nintendo admitted today that it “cannot fulfill” all of the preorder applications it has already received through its own Japanese store. In a statement on X via Nintendo’s Japanese account, president Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed that the company’s storefront has received 2.2 million applications to preorder the … Read more
Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 COCOGEN: Representing Commonsense structures with code and 2.1 Converting (T,G) into Python code 2.2 Few-shot prompting for generating G 3 Evaluation and 3.1 Experimental setup 3.2 Script generation: PROSCRIPT 3.3 Entity state tracking: PROPARA 3.4 Argument graph generation: EXPLAGRAPHS 4 Analysis 5 Related work 6 Conclusion, Acknowledgments, … Read more
Something is rotten in the Department of Justice. Three federal prosecutors told their supervisors theyâd rather resign than admit to wrongdoing over their refusal to drop the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. âWe will not confess wrongdoing where there was none,â Celia V. Cohen, Andrew Rohrbach and Derek Wikstrom wrote in … Read more
The Sol 5 Spectra can be purchased with optional lenses that create patterned lighting effects. | Image: Harlowe Harlowe’s new Sol 5 Spectra smartphone light will improve the quality of your photos and selfies or help you set a dramatic mood. It features a similar extending and swiveling design as Harlowe’s original Sol 5 light, … Read more