Snap spins off AI video team into new company, Dotmo, due to costs
The Snapchat maker is spinning off yet another internal unit. Dotmo will be comprised of current Snap staff who are leaving the social media company to focus on AI video development.
Month: June 2026
Valve is so behind on Steam Controller orders that some won’t ship until 2027
Valve has some good news and bad news about Steam Controllers. The good news: if you make a reservation for a Steam Controller, the company will now show you one of three estimates of when you’ll be able to actually order your gamepad: by September 2026, by December 2026, or sometime in 2027. The bad … Read more
Ireland mulls crypto safeguards in response to financial risks
For the first time in seven years, the Irish government released an assessment related to digital assets, noting risks from money laundering, terrorism financing, sanctions violations and bribery.
Zoomex Launches World Cup Prediction Market Campaign
Global, June 18 –Global cryptocurrency trading platform Zoomex has officially launched its World Cup Prediction Market Campaign, allowing users to participate in popular World Cup match predictions directly with crypto. By completing designated tasks, users can unlock Lucky Spin chances and stand a chance to win rewards including World Cup final/semi-final live match tickets, World … Read more
You can now use the Game Boy Camera with your phone
You don’t need a Game Boy Camera or a GB Operator dock to use Epilogue’s new Flashback app. | Image: Epilogue The $50 GB Operator is an accessory that lets you connect, play, and authenticate Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance cartridges on PCs and other devices. Now it’s getting some new … Read more
Ethereum Foundation Exodus Continues as Co-Director Hsiao-Wei Wang Departs
Another key figure at the Ethereum Foundation is stepping away from her post, continuing a recent leadership exodus.
Top 8 AI Crypto Trading Bot Platforms in 2026 for Daily Passive Cryptocurrency Income
Crypto trading never really stops. Bitcoin can move during a quiet Sunday morning. Altcoins can break out while a trader is asleep. A sudden liquidation wave can change the mood of the market before most people even open their exchange app. That is why AI crypto trading bot platforms have become more popular in 2026. … Read more
Wealthsimple launches Kalshi-powered prediction market app for Canadian investors
The offering follows regulatory approval earlier this year and comes as prediction markets face legal challenges from regulators, exchanges and policymakers around the world.
500 Blog Posts To Learn About Startups Of The Year
Let’s learn about Startups Of The Year via these 500 free blog posts. They are ordered by HackerNoon reader engagement data. Visit the Learn Repo or LearnRepo.com to find the most read blog posts about any technology. Startups of the Year, hosted by HackerNoon, honors almost 40k startups all over the world in cities with … Read more
OpenAI is bringing on some big guns in the lead-up to its IPO
OpenAI is bulking up before its IPO, landing Transformer co-inventor Noam Shazeer from Google DeepMind and former Trump AI policy official Dean Ball in the same week.
The 11 standout startups from YC’s Demo Day, according to VCs
TechCrunch spoke to investors to find the hottest startups in the Spring 2026 YC batch. Some of them commanded valuations of over $175 million, VCs said.
Ethereum Foundation leadership exodus continues with director’s departure
Hsiao-Wei Wang’s departure adds to a wave of Ethereum Foundation exits, fueling debate over governance, decentralization and the network’s future.
Perplexity’s AI Agent Now Has a Brain That Learns From Its Own Mistakes
Brain is a self-improving memory layer that tracks what Computer did, what worked, and what failed—then uses it overnight to make the next task faster and cheaper.
Bitcoin’s deeply discounted versus AI-stocks, but hawkish Fed risk lingers: Bitwise
Bitwise analysts say Bitcoin trades in a historical value zone, but hawkish Federal Reserve signals and a competition for liquidity could sideline buyers.
Zama Launches USDC Confidential Lending in Partnership with Morpho and Steakhouse Financial
Paris, France, June 18th, 2026/Chainwire/–Zama, the fastest growing confidentiality protocol for onchain finance, today announced a landmark technical partnership with Morpho and Steakhouse Financial to launch Steakhouse Confidential USDC Prime vault, the first DeFi yield product for confidential USDC stablecoins (cUSDC) on Ethereum. Through this initiative, Zama delivers the underlying infrastructure to power the confidential … Read more
Ex-Celsius CEO Mashinsky gets U.S. CFTC ban in final resolution with regulator
Alexander Mashinsky, the founder of failed crypto lender Celsius, had earlier been imprisoned for fraud and is now formally banned from CFTC registration.
Europe’s Crypto Firms Face Squeeze as MiCA Transition Period End Looms
As the MiCA grace period closes, only a fraction of registered firms hold full licenses, setting up the prospect of a wave of consolidation.
HBO Max’s annual plans are 28 percent off right now
You can stream Sinners and other recent Oscar winners for less with HBO Max’s sale. | Image: Warner Bros. Pictures The easiest way to save on a streaming service is often to pay for a year upfront, which HBO Max is currently making a lot cheaper. Through July 15, 2026, new and returning subscribers can … Read more
Snap’s Specs look good on nobody
Snap’s new smart glasses are probably the most impressive bit of face-computer technology we’ve seen. They’re not VR-headset huge; they don’t have a big charging puck; thanks to Snap’s many years of AR lens development, they’re likely to have a lot of features right out of the box. (Yes, they’re $2,195, but that may just … Read more
India’s 7 Most Secure Crypto Exchanges After the Latest Regulatory Changes
India’s crypto exchanges now operate under stricter FIU-IND compliance rules, stronger KYC verification systems, mandatory two factor authentication, Proof of Reserves reporting, and expanded cold wallet storage frameworks. Platforms such as Binance, CoinSwitch, KoinBX, ZebPay, CoinDCX, Mudrex, and Giottus follow these systems to improve custody safety, regulatory alignment, and user protection in 2026 digital asset … Read more
HIVE Stock Spikes as Bitcoin Miner Lands $220M AI Infra Deal
The crypto miner has signed a landmark three-year GPU contract with Bell Canada and Cohere—as Canada races to build AI systems it actually owns.
Almost half of U.S. singles feel negatively about AI in dating, Match says
About 47% of singles look negatively at the use of AI in dating — but, many dating app users are open to AI helping with profile punch-ups and conversation starters.
Kentucky Sues Kalshi, Polymarket as Prediction Market Legal Battle Swells
Kentucky accused America’s top prediction market platforms of running illegal sports betting operations, joining a growing stack of states.
Amazon hopes to challenge Nvidia more directly by selling its AI chips
AWS is in talks to sell its chips to other data centers. CEO Andy Jassy has said this represents a $50 billion opportunity for the company.
This robotic self-driving toilet comes to you
During a recent expo in Shanghai that focuses on elderly care, assistive devices, and rehabilitation medicine, a Chinese company called Yueban debuted a smart toilet that does something we haven’t seen before; it comes to you. The autonomous self-driving Xiaoban toilet was designed to improve accessibility for those dealing with mobility issues due to age, … Read more
Why Bitcoin Titan Strategy’s STRC Is Falling to New Lows
Strategy’s flagship preferred stock is facing pressure, but analysts say that’s not yet an existential threat for the Bitcoin treasury giant.
Rivian owners sue over false promises on self-driving features
Plaintiffs in the class action complaint allege Rivian falsely promised for years it would bring hands-free driving to its first-generation R1 vehicles.
Mivo’s new app takes a mindful approach to managing screen time
Doomscrolling on social media is a very common problem and can feel like an endless loop of constantly losing track of time. Instead of tackling this issue with strict limits, a new mindful screen time app called Mivo Scrolling is trying to shake things up. Launched last month, Mivo doesn’t look super different from other … Read more
HIVE secures $220M AI infrastructure contract with Bell and Cohere
The deal is expected to add approximately $70 million in annual recurring revenue as the company scales its AI-focused operations.