Conveyor uses AI to automate the painful process of vendor security reviews and RFPs with AI
The 4-year-old startup nabbed a $20 million Series B from SignalFire.
Month: June 2025
Instagram will finally let you rearrange your grid
Instagram is finally going to let users rearrange their grid, and is testing a way for users to quietly post to their profile without having the content appear in users’ feeds.
Nothing’s new Phone 3 will be available on general sale in the US
Smartphone startup Nothing will sell its next flagship model, the Nothing Phone (3), in the U.S. through its website and Amazon.
Microsoft just teased its next-gen Xbox console, and nobody noticed
I feel like a broken record, but I’ve been writing for more than a year that the next Xbox console will be more PC-like. Now, I think Microsoft just teased its next-gen Xbox plans while announcing its partnership with Asus to bring two Xbox Ally handhelds to the market later this year. The Xbox Ally … Read more
Microsoft’s new Copilot Vision can ‘see’ your apps on Windows
Microsoft is launching Copilot Vision for Windows today, an extension of its AI assistant that lets you share your screen or apps so that Copilot can do things like coach you through using Adobe Photoshop features or analyze the photos and webpages you’re looking at. “When you choose to enable it, Copilot Vision can see … Read more
Instagram Notes are connecting to Spotify, and grid customization is coming
Users can tap on the green bubble above Notes profile icons to see the full song and artist name. Instagram is making it easier for users to express themselves through music, reels, and posts. A feature rolling out today allows users to automatically share the name and artist of the Spotify song they’re currently listening … Read more
DeFi Adding $5B of Solana Buying Power With New Line of Credit
DeFi Development Corp. (DFDV), the Nasdaq-listed firm pursuing a solana SOL treasury strategy, is planning to get some more dry powder to boost its SOL stack. According to a Thursday press release, the company has secured a $5 billion equity line of credit with RK Capital Management. The agreement allows DeFi Dev to sell shares … Read more
Your iPad is your new computer
iPadOS 26 makes the iPad function more like a MacBook, rather than a giant iPhone, making it a boon for productivity.
This Browser Extension Converts Everything Into Bitcoin—Here’s Why
Opportunity Cost is a browser extension that displays every price in Bitcoin or Sats, hoping to serve as a memetic tool for mass adoption.
Meet UseCodify, Hoken Tech & Star for Life Ukraine: HackerNoon Startups of The Week
We’re back with another exciting edition of HackerNoon’s weekly startup showcase. Each week, the HackerNoon team handpicks standout companies from our Startups of The Year database, all nominated as top performers in their industries or regions. These aren’t just any startups – they’re the innovative companies making real waves in today’s business landscape. This week, we’re … Read more
Four great games from Steam’s June Next Fest
Steam’s June 2025 edition of its Next Fest is going on now through June 16th, and the event is packed with great-looking demos for games coming to PC. Seriously, it seems like there are a lot of demos; a search filter on my Next Fest homepage shows more than 2,500 English demos to pick from. … Read more
Crypto rally fails, Israel-Iran tensions grow, BTC treasuries soar
Crypto rally fails, Israel-Iran tensions grow, BTC treasuries soar FOMO HOUR EP377 Crypto pulls back after rally on Israel-Iran fears. US House votes to advance GENIUS Act. Gamestop raising $1.75b debt to buy more BTC. ANAP bought $50m BTC in 2 days. Mercurity Fintech plans $800m BTC treasury. Strategy short interest hits ATH. Stripe to … Read more
Donald Trump: Administration Will Work Toward ‘Clear and Simple’ Crypto Frameworks
MANHATTAN — U.S. President Donald Trump again touted his crypto bona fides at a conference Thursday, telling an audience it was an “honor” to be considered a crypto president. Speaking in a 90-second recorded video at Coinbase’s (COIN) State of Crypto Summit (no relation to the CoinDesk newsletter with the same name), Trump reiterated comments … Read more
The Protocol: Polygon, Once a Scaling Leader, Eyes a Revamp
Welcome to The Protocol, CoinDesk’s weekly wrap-up of the most important stories in cryptocurrency tech development. We’re Margaux Nijkerk and Sam Kessler, CoinDesk’s Tech & Protocols team. In this issue: Sandeep Nailwal Takes Control of Polygon Foundation, Charts New Course, Retires ZkEVM Ethereum Foundation Unveils New Treasury Policy With 15% Opex Cap Bitcoin Core 30 … Read more
USDT issuer Tether buys 32% stake in Canada’s gold royalty firm
Tether’s investment in Canada’s Elemental Altus Royalties follows the company’s strategy to “integrate long-term, stable assets such as gold and Bitcoin in its ecosystem.”
AVAX Rebounds From Key Support After 6% Plunge
Avalanche AVAX found support after a substantial decline on the short-term, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis model. The token is down 5.6% in the last 24 hours, underperforming the CoinDesk 20 — an index of the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, excluding stablecoins, memecoins and exchange coins — which lost 3.2% in the … Read more
iPhone 11 emulation done in QEMU
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NEAR Protocol Plunges 9% as Volatility Spikes Despite User Growth
The NEAR Protocol token is navigating through a period of heightened volatility, showing a clear downtrend with strong resistance at $2.730 and support emerging at $2.445. Recent price action indicates modest recovery from lows but remains below key resistance levels, suggesting continued bearish sentiment despite entering a slight consolidation phase. This technical pressure comes at … Read more
Google has a new AI model and website for forecasting tropical storms
Google developed a new AI-based model for tropical cyclone forecasts. Google is using a new AI model to forecast tropical cyclones and working with the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) to test it out. Google DeepMind and Google Research launched a new website today called Weather Lab to share AI weather models that Google is … Read more
Drive brand impact with a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Hosting a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 provides unparalleled exposure for your brand. This is your chance to connect with a vast network of attendees, influencers, and potential collaborators.
AI can’t do it alone: Blockchain is the missing piece in next-gen gaming
AI is reshaping gaming, but blockchain is the missing link for next-gen, AI-powered social gaming experiences. Centralized systems limit progress, ownership and creativity.
Razer’s new mobile controller can stretch wide enough to fit an iPad Pro
The iPad Mini is no longer the biggest tablet you can fit into a mobile gaming controller (without breaking it a little). Razer’s new $199.99 Kishi V3 Pro XL can accommodate a 13-inch iPad or Android tablet that uses a USB-C connector. It’s like Razer’s 2013 Edge, in spirit at least. My 10.9-inch iPad Air … Read more
Crypto for Advisors: The Relationship Between Bitcoin and Altcoins
In today’s Crypto for Advisors, Gregory Mall, chief investment officer from Lionsoul Global, writes about bitcoin’s current rally, and how it historically has and could potentially impact altcoins. Then, Kevin Tam looks at crypto trends, 13-F filings and institutional adoption in Ask an Expert. – Sarah Morton Unknown block type “divider”, specify a component for … Read more