Poll shows crypto-focused candidates could sway voters in US midterms
With more than a year until US elections to determine control of Congress, a new poll suggested some crypto-minded Democratic voters could be swayed to vote Republican.
Month: October 2025
Verizon buys the not-quite-5G wireless ISP Starry to expand wireless broadband
Verizon is acquiring Starry, the ISP that delivers home internet using antennas and millimeter wave technology. The acquisition “advances” Verizon’s ability to offer high-speed internet in apartments, condominiums, and other multi-dwelling units, the company said on Wednesday. Starry made its debut in Boston in 2016, offering gigabit speeds via its unconventional approach to internet connectivity. … Read more
Amazon Pharmacy is launching vending machines for prescription drugs
The kiosks have a range of commonly prescribed medications, including antibiotics, inhalers, and blood pressure medications.
Stablecoins: The Revolution in Global Money Transfers
Every day, billions of dollars move across blockchains through stablecoins. The market is dominated by USDT ($175B market cap) and USDC ($75B), but a growing ecosystem of new entrants is expanding the landscape. Stablecoins are no longer a crypto sideshow — they’re becoming one of the largest financial innovations since the rise of electronic payments. … Read more
Zendesk says its new AI agent can solve 80% of support issues
Zendesk has launched a new autonomous support agent that should solve 80% of support issues without human intervention.
H-1B visa changes explained: The loophole costing startups talent
Today on TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Dominic-Madori Davis was joined by Jeremy Neufeld, the Director of Immigration Policy at the Institute for Progress, to break down what the recent H-1B change means for startups, founders, and the future of tech talent in America. Watch the full episode for more about: Equity is TechCrunch’s flagship podcast, produced … Read more
Google Pixel Buds 2A review: the right kind of compromise
The current state of headphones is a bummer. In one sense, the market has never been so good: from Bose to Sony to Apple to Google to Samsung to Sennheiser to JBL to unpronounceable Chinese knockoffs, you can’t spin around in a Best Buy without finding a pair of solid-sounding earbuds. Across prices and styles, … Read more
The Google Pixel Watch 4 is the Android watch to beat
I didn’t think I’d be saying it in 2020, but Google’s got the wearable juice. Five years ago, I used to groan when it came time to review an Android smartwatch. Back then, anything that wasn’t a Samsung watch was disappointing at best. The space was fragmented, battery life was dismal, and interest just didn’t … Read more
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold review: finally, a more durable foldable
Some magnets and a boosted IP rating make for a sizable update. It’s one thing to know that the folding phone you’re using is fully dust resistant. It’s an entirely different thing to watch an $1,800 phone with delicate mechanical parts sink half an inch into the sand with the screen wide open. There’s more … Read more
UE’s Wonderboom 4 is great for music lovers, and it’s 34 percent off
The Wonderboom 4’s compact design makes it easy to toss in a backpack before heading out the door. | Image: Ultimate Ears If you know someone who always has the perfect playlist queued up, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 makes for a solid gift. It’s easy to bring to the beach or take with you … Read more
A new iPhone setting will stop CarPlay from stealing your AirPods’ audio
Turn this option on to prevent other wireless devices from stealing audio from your headphones. If you’ve ever found yourself in a situation where the music you’re enjoying in your AirPods suddenly starts playing through your car’s speakers when you start it, you’re apparently not alone. Apple has introduced a simple solution to the problem … Read more
North Dakota to Issue Stablecoin With Fiserv as Digital Dollar Trend Expands
The U.S. state of North Dakota is joining the stablecoin trend, with state-owned Bank of North Dakota teaming up with payments infrastructure giant Fiserv (FI) to launch a U.S. dollar-backed token aimed at financial institutions across the state. The token, dubbed “Roughrider Coin,” is expected to roll out next year and will run on Fiserv’s … Read more
AST SpaceMobile lands key Verizon deal amid growing competition with SpaceX and T-Mobile
AST SpaceMobile is deepening its relationship with mobile carrier giant Verizon.
The State of DeFi Exploit Risk
The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector has undergone a remarkable security transformation, achieving a 90% reduction in exploit losses since 2020 and positioning itself as mature financial infrastructure capable of institutional adoption. Our analysis reveals that DeFi protocols have not only survived the “experimental era” but have systematically evolved into some of the most secure financial … Read more
3 reasons why XRP’s time spent under $3 could be short-lived
Despite XRP’s dip below $3, strong whale accumulation, ETF optimism, and bullish technicals suggest that a rebound is brewing.
Base Power raises $1B to deploy home batteries everywhere
Base Power’s Series C will help the company expand beyond Texas, its beachhead market, and build batteries in the United States.
Tezos Shooter ‘Reaper Actual’ From EverQuest Co-Creator Enters Alpha Playtesting
John Smedley, the man behind EverQuest, H1Z1, and PlanetSide, has debuted his crypto shooter into an alpha playtesting phase.
Vxceed builds the perfect sales pitch for sales teams at scale using Amazon Bedrock
This post was co-written with Cyril Ovely from Vxceed. Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies face a critical challenge in emerging economies: how to effectively retain revenue and grow customer loyalty at scale. Although these companies invest 15–20% of their revenue in trade promotions and retailer loyalty programs, the uptake of these programs has historically remained … Read more
MetaMask Adds Support for Hyperliquid Swaps, Eyes Polymarket Integration
MetaMask also unveiled a rewards system.
Square offers Bitcoin payments for merchants as crypto adoption accelerates
Square’s new Bitcoin service lets US merchants accept BTC at checkout, hold it in a built-in wallet and get zero fees on transactions.
Calibration of Radio Polarization Data: Enhancing Correlation Between CHIME and Dwingeloo Surveys
Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction Faraday Rotation and Faraday Synthesis Dara & Instruments 3.1. CHIME and GMIMS surveys and 3.2. CHIME/GMIMS Low Band North 3.3. DRAO Synthesis Telescope Observations 3.4. Ancillary Data Sources Features of the Tadpole 4.1. Morphology in single-frequency images 4.2. Faraday depths 4.3. Faraday complexity 4.4. QU fitting 4.5. Artifacts … Read more
The Protocol: 77% of Bitcoin Holders Have Never Used BTCFi, Survey Reveals
Welcome to The Protocol, CoinDesk’s weekly wrap of the most important stories in cryptocurrency tech development. I’m Margaux Nijkerk, a reporter at CoinDesk. In this issue: BTCFi’s Big Problem: 77% of Bitcoin Holders Haven’t Even Tried It, Says Survey Ethereum’s Fusaka Upgrade Passes Holesky Test, Moves Closer To Mainnet DoubleZero Mainnet Goes Live With 22% … Read more
CZ Family Office Kickstarts $1 Billion Builder Fund on BNB
Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao’s family office is setting aside $1 billion for long-term builders on BNB Chain.