Month: October 2025

While you were partying with your Steam Deck, GPD studied the cord

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I know, it’s “studied the blade,” but you got it, right? Handheld makers are throwing paint at the wall to see what sticks. They apparently can’t compete with the Steam Deck on price, so they’re trying giant handhelds, 3D handhelds, more familiar and comfortable handhelds, and premium handhelds with Switch-like detachable controllers that double as … Read more

Sam Altman and Jony Ive’s secret device won’t be ‘your weird AI girlfriend’

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The goal is to develop a similar AI-assistant experience to Siri, “but better.” OpenAI and designer Jony Ive are trying to solve a number of technical challenges before releasing their mysterious AI gadget, according to a Financial Times report. Two of the challenges include figuring out the palm-sized device’s “personality” and how often it should … Read more

AI and HPC Hype Fuels Pre-Market Rally in Bitcoin (BTC) Mining Stocks

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Bitcoin has sustained its rally above $123,000, which it broke on Friday, finishing week 39 up 10% for its best weekly performance of the year, according to CoinDesk market data. Crypto stocks with exposure to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High-Performance Computing (HPC) are doing better than their peers that lack the same exposure. Cipher Mining … Read more

XRP Volumes on Aster DEX Mimic Those on Binance, Raising Questions About Market Frenzy

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Crypto data giant DefiLlama earlier today pulled Aster’s perpetuals data from its tracking page after spotting XRP trading volumes that mirrored those on Binance almost tick-for-tick, raising doubts about how the newest DEX challenger was reporting activity. If a new exchange can mirror Binance volumes too closely, it raises a question of how much of … Read more

U.S. Government Shutdown, UK ETNs, Hedera Upgrade: Crypto Week Ahead

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Crypto markets may be distracted by the U.S. government shutdown in the coming week. With key data from the world’s largest economy not being published, traders may find difficulty in identifying big-picture catalysts for their positions. While the shutdown means new exchange-traded funds won’t be approved in the U.S., across the Atlantic U.K. retail investors … Read more