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Tether co-founder launches rival stablecoin that offers yield
The USP stablecoin will allow users to earn yield backed by bonds and other real-world assets.
Google Meet’s AI transcripts will automatically create action items for you
Google Meet’s Gemini-powered note-taking feature is getting a bit more useful for Workspace teams. It will now generate a checklist of suggested next steps at the end of your meetings, going as far as assigning due dates and attaching a primary stakeholder to the task. The note-taking feature was initially launched in August last year. … Read more
Duolingo ‘killed’ its mascot with a Cybertruck, and it’s going weirdly well
Duolingo’s mascot, Duo the owl, is dead. Okay, Duo isn’t really dead (we think), but the language learning app committed so hard to this bit that its CEO, Luis von Ahn, read a eulogy for this beloved green bird on TikTok. As any fiction author could probably tell you, killing everyone’s favorite character is not … Read more
Elon Musk staffer created a DOGE AI assistant for making government “less dumb”
A DOGE staffer created a custom AI chatbot that’s supposed to help “eliminate” government waste. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Rockstar’s working on bringing Roblox creators to GTA VI
With GTA VI looming over the fall 2025 release schedule, a new report from Digiday claims that Rockstar is going all-in on user-generated content. According to the report, the developer is having discussions with Fortnite, Roblox, and GTA creators about making “custom experiences” inside what’s shaping up to be the biggest gaming release since the … Read more
Amazon scraps its TikTok-style Inspire feed
Amazon has discontinued Inspire, its TikTok-like feed featuring photos and videos of products, as reported earlier by TechCrunch. In a statement to The Verge, Amazon spokesperson Maxine Tagay said the company “regularly evaluate[s] various features to better align with what customers tell us matters most, and as part of that, Inspire is no longer available.” … Read more
Infinite Alliance: Pioneering Global Innovation In Web3 And Blockchain
Irvine, CA – Infinite Alliance, an innovative venture studio for Web3, made a significant impact at the WAGMI Conference, held from January 22-24, 2025, in Miami. As a pioneer in blockchain technology, AI, and DeFi, Infinite Alliance showcased its innovative solutions and strategic vision for the future of Web3. The Infinite Alliance core team possesses … Read more
FTX announces next repayment round for May
The bankrupted crypto exchange started repaying its creditors on Feb. 18, over two years after its dramatic collapse.
Apple purges apps without contact info from EU app store, as DSA deadline hits
A change requiring app developers to disclose their address, phone number, and email information to consumers has gone live on the App Store within the European Union. Apple on Tuesday announced it has removed any EU apps that haven’t yet complied with the Digital Services Act (DSA), a regulation that had added a requirement in … Read more
Libra Token’s Co-Creator Claimed He Paid Argentinian President Milei’s Sister
A key player behind the Libra token bragged about buying access to Argentine President Javier Milei’s inner circle months before the memecoin’s scandalous launch and crash. In text messages reviewed by CoinDesk, Hayden Davis, CEO of Kelsier Ventures, claimed he could “control” Milei because of payments he had been making to Karina Milei, a powerful … Read more
Bitcoin Miner MARA Buys Texas Wind Farm to Boost Capabilities
MARA has added a wind farm in Texas to its Bitcoin mining operations, giving second life to outdated rigs in the process.
Understanding Knowledge Collapse and Its Relation to Historical and Current Knowledge
:::info Author: (1) Andrew J. Peterson, University of Poitiers (andrew.peterson@univ-poitiers.fr). ::: Table of Links Abstract and Introduction Related Work The media, filter bubbles and echo chambers Network effects and Information Cascades Model collapse Known biases in LLMs A Model of Knowledge Collapse Results Discussion and References Appendix Comparing width of the tails Defining knowledge collapse … Read more
Valve releases Team Fortress 2 code
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LIBRA memecoin scandal dings Solana’s image, but here’s the real reason why SOL is down
Solana price plummets as a drop in onchain activity, declining DApps TVL and looming SOL token unlocks approach.
Safe Superintelligence, Ilya Sutskever’s AI startup, is reportedly close to raising roughly $1B
Safe Superintelligence, an AI startup founded by former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, could be close to raising more than $1 billion at a $30 billion valuation — a higher valuation than reported just weeks ago. Bloomberg reports that VC firm Greenoaks Capital Partners is leading the deal and pledging to invest half a billion … Read more
It’s clearly time: all the news about the transparent tech renaissance
The new see-through Beats Studio buds along with other transparent tech. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Gadgets, much like fashion, can make style comebacks. For tech: we’ve lived through the ’80s beige keyboards, transitioned to the ’90s with gray and black plastic video game systems plus bright colors for Sony’s Walkman and … Read more
Grayscale launches Pyth investment fund
The fund claims to offer “higher-beta” exposure to the growth of the Solana ecosystem as Grayscale continues to expand its suite of single-asset crypto funds.
Grayscale Debuts Fund Based on Pyth Network Solana Token
Grayscale is adding to its offerings, debuting a Pyth Trust as demand for crypto-focused investment products surges.
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Amazon, Microsoft, and Exxon want to make scandal-plagued carbon markets more trustworthy
A task force, organized by the Bipartisan Policy Center think tank, is hoping to improve credibility of voluntary carbon markets. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
NakamotoDEX Launches Decentralized Exchange with Bitcoin-Backed Security On The Stacks Blockchain
NakamotoDEX, a new decentralized exchange (DEX), proudly announces its official launch, leveraging the power and security of the Stacks blockchain network. Built to provide a seamless and transparent peer-to-peer trading experience, NakamotoDEX introduces an innovative approach to decentralized finance (DeFi) while contributing to the growing integration of Bitcoin’s security into the cryptocurrency ecosystem. What NakamotoDEX … Read more
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‘Hamster Kombat’ Token Hits All-Time Low as Telegram Game Finally Returns
Hamster Kombat is finally back, months later than expected, with a new tap-to-earn game. However, its TON token has fallen to a new low.