Month: July 2025
Amazon CEO wants to put ads in your Alexa+ conversations
Andy Jassy’s description of an AI-generated ad that Alexa+ delivers in a multistep conversation, which could help users find new products, is uncharted territory for Amazon and the broader tech industry.
Apple projects tariff costs will hit $1.1B next quarter
While sales growth suggests fear of tariffs helped fuel sales, Cook downplayed the “pull forward” effect, noting that consumers were more motivated by the “strength of the product.”
JPMorgan Boss Jamie Dimon Praises Stablecoins, Remains Bitcoin Skeptic
JP Morgan Chase CEO and former crypto critic Jamie Dimon has praised stablecoins but still says he doesn’t believe in Bitcoin.
Push for liquid staking in Solana ETFs gains institutional support
Though it has weighed in on traditional staking, the US Securities and Exchange Commission has not issued guidance on liquid staking.
Visa Adds More Stablecoin Features, Unveiling Avalanche, Stellar Support
Visa has grown its stablecoin settlement infrastructure to support three new tokens and two extra blockchains in its latest crypto push.
From skeptic to supporter: JPMorgan CEO now a 'believer' in stablecoins, blockchain
Once one of crypto’s loudest critics, Jamie Dimon now says he’s a “believer” in stablecoins as JPMorgan deepens its push into digital assets.
Apple shipped its 3 billionth iPhone
Tim Cook sure knows how to sell an iPhone. Apple has been the target of a fair amount of criticism over the past year, from its AI missteps to a strong distaste for its new design ethos. But the numbers don’t lie, and if Apple knows how to do anything it’s sell iPhones. Specifically, three … Read more
Ethereum researcher pitches ‘Lean’ network for quantum era
The proposal aims to make Ethereum faster and quantum-resistant, while also reducing the layer-1 blockchain’s technical complexity.
Reddit revenue soars as it bets on AI and advertising
Reddit reported its Q2 earnings, and it’s clear that its focus on AI has ramped up significantly.
Ether Eyes Biggest Monthly Gain Since 2022 as ETFs, Corporate Treasuries Drive Rally
Ether (ETH), the native token of the Ethereum blockchain that turned 10, just had its best July performance in three years. The second largest cryptocurrency climbed more than 50% in July, peaking at $3,940 before easing below $3,800 towards the end of the month. The last time ETH rose this much in a single month … Read more
Coinbase misses Q2 revenue estimates, but stablecoin growth, policy wins offer hope
The crypto exchange missed revenue estimates for Q2 2025, with transaction volumes falling sharply. Still, steady growth in stablecoin-related income offered some relief.
Apple says Trump’s tariffs are adding another $1 billion to its costs
Apple is spending a lot on President Donald Trump’s tariffs. During an earnings call on Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook said the duties could add $1.1 billion to its costs during the September quarter. Cook says Apple has already spent around $800 million during the June quarter, which is less than the $900 million that … Read more
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Why This SharpLink Whale Holds Millions in SBET—But Not Ethereum
SharpLink Whale currently holds more than $3.2 million worth of SBET, but literally no Ethereum—here’s why.
Apple has now sold 3 billion iPhones
The rate of iPhone sales growth has accelerated too. This uptick in sales might be temporary, though.
Coinbase Increases Bitcoin Holdings, Plans Tokenized Stocks In U.S.
Coinbase (COIN) said it is increasing its bitcoin (BTC) holdings and that it plans to launch tokenized U.S. stocks and prediction markets in the coming months, marking a significant expansion of its business as it seeks to diversify its revenue stream. In a post on X on Thursday, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said, “Coinbase is … Read more
Bitcoin range chop continues, but a breakout is brewing
Bitcoin’s range expansion chose the downside, but data suggest the larger breakout is still brewing.
Godot 4.4 Dev 7 – Jolt Physics Module, NET 8.0, and More
Season’s greetings, everyone! As our team winds down for the holiday season, we present you with one last gift before the new year: our final development build of the year! After having a few notable regressions in dev 6, we intended to do a quick turnaround for dev 7 with high priority bug fixes. But … Read more
Apple plans to ‘significantly’ grow AI investments, Cook says
Apple is open to M&A to accelerate its AI strategy, and says it’s made seven acquisitions this year so far.
Coinbase Stock Dives as Company Misses Q2 Revenue Forecasts
The US-based crypto exchange clocked $1.5 billion in revenue, coming in below analysts’ expectations.
Detailing the Changes to ‘impl Trait’ in Rust
The default way impl Trait works in return position is changing in Rust 2024. These changes are meant to simplify impl Trait to better match what people want most of the time. We’re also adding a flexible syntax that gives you full control when you need it. TL;DR Starting in Rust 2024, we are changing … Read more
Tim Cook says Apple is ‘open to’ AI acquisitions
Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company is “open” to mergers and acquisitions as it “significantly” increases its investment in AI, as reported by CNBC. Cook’s statements were made alongside the release of Apple’s third-quarter earnings results, which revealed that the iPhone maker raked in $94 billion between April and June, marking a 10 percent … Read more
Google’s Pixel Tablet is $190 off for a limited time
The discount makes the 256GB configuration cheaper than the model with 128GB of storage. | Image: The Verge During the most recent Prime Day, the Google Pixel Tablet with Wi-Fi and 256GB of storage briefly dropped to just $309 ($190 off) — but the deal disappeared in a matter of hours. Fast forward to today, … Read more