OpenAI says it’ll make changes to the way it updates the AI models that power ChatGPT, following an incident that caused the platform to become overly sycophantic for many users. Last weekend, after OpenAI rolled out a tweaked GPT-4o — the default model powering ChatGPT — users on social media noted that ChatGPT began responding in … Read more
Leica has confirmed price increases for both the US and Canada starting this week. | Image: Leica Price increases on electronics as a result of President Trump’s global tariffs are starting to be felt outside the US, as a Canadian camera shop recently discovered. As a result of how Leica imports its products into North … Read more
Huione Group, the Cambodia-based conglomerate that the U.S. Treasury Department wants to cut out of the U.S. financial system, received $98 billion worth of crypto since 2014 through illicit schemes like money laundering, pig butchering and online scams, according to blockchain security firm Elliptic. The company, which has links to the Asian country’s ruling Hun … Read more
Google’s NotebookLM Android and iOS apps are expected to launch on May 20, according to app store listings. The apps are currently available for pre-order. Since its launch in 2023, the AI-based note-taking and research assistant has only been accessible via desktop. Google is now gearing up to make the service available on the go. … Read more
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As markets stabilize and bitcoin claws its way back above $100k, Kevin O’Leary – also known as “Mr. Wonderful” – is doubling down on digital assets and calling for clear regulation to unlock crypto’s next chapter. “I consider crypto to be the 12th sector of the economy within five years,” he told CoinDesk in a … Read more
Technology leader and researcher Anil Lokesh Gadi has been a significant contributor towards making engine monitoring systems more efficient and smarter. Through his research activities, he has proposed an AI-powered framework capable of proactively optimizing engine performance and diagnosing engine faults. The paper titled “A Framework for Real Time Engine Fault Diagnosis using Machine Learning … Read more
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority is seeking feedback on crypto assets on the path towards a more regulated market.
With blockchain taking over the tech space, innovators are looking for new ways to educate individuals about the growing power of decentralized technology. Legacy Network AG is a first-of-its-kind education ecosystem innovator based in Ruggell, Liechtenstein. The company hopes to reshape global education through blockchain and artificial intelligence. With smart learning programs, a gamified user experience, and … Read more
Opinion by: Chris Jenkins, adviser to Pocket Network Tim Berners-Lee’s vision of the World Wide Web is dead. Instead of an open and accessible global information system, the web is controlled by centralized global data conglomerates, which don’t just restrict free speech but also monetize your data as a price of entry. Web2 firms have … Read more
Hey Hackers, In our last note, “The 5 Secrets to Getting Featured as Top Story on HackerNoon,” we reemphasized the importance of prioritizing quality content—an obvious tip but one that’s necessary to reiterate as more AI content takes up space online. To ensure SERPs continue to favor real value, Google evaluates the quality and credibility … Read more
Wall Street analysts are standing firmly behind Strategy’s (MSTR) aggressive escalation of its bitcoin (BTC) acquisition strategy after the company unveiled plans to double its capital-raising ambitions. “While the number of companies that have sought to replicate Strategy’s bitcoin acquisition strategy has continued to grow rapidly … MSTR yesterday issued a reminder of the extent … Read more
As Ether’s price has struggled in the first quarter of 2025, a US-based investment adviser firm, Two Prime, has dropped support for ETH and adopted a Bitcoin-only strategy. After lending $1.5 billion in loans both in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) over the past 15 months, Two Prime decided to ditch ETH to focus solely … Read more
Key takeaways: XRP’s strongest spot premium phase suggests real buying demand, not just speculative futures trading. The number of XRP addresses holding ≥10,000 tokens has steadily climbed, even during recent price pullbacks. A falling wedge pattern points to a possible breakout toward $3 to $3.78, with up to 70% upside if confirmed. XRP (XRP) is … Read more
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The executive order demands the CPB pull all direct and indirect funding for PBS and NPR. President Trump issued an executive order on Thursday to end all federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). “Government funding of news media in this environment is not only outdated and unnecessary but … Read more
Marvel’s movies have yet to stop being box office juggernauts, but in recent years focused on multiversal storytelling, the studio’s interconnected cinematic franchise has often felt adrift and unfocused. Rather than working as films that can stand on their own, the MCU’s recent crossover features have generally resulted in dangling threads, like they’re all just … Read more
G1T4-M1N1’s large wheels allow it to traverse various terrains, not just pavement or corridors on the Death Star. | Image: Piaggio Fast Forward If you’ve always wanted a droid but don’t have a need for an intergalactic translator or a starship mechanic, Piaggio Fast Forward is giving its Gitamini a makeover suitable for a galaxy … Read more