Bitcoin miner Hut 8 signed a 15-year, $7 billion lease with Fluidstack for 245 megawatts of AI data center capacity at its River Bend campus in Louisiana. Google provides a financial backstop covering the entire base lease term, with JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs leading up to 85% project financing. HUT stock surged 25% premarket, extending […]

The bane of the modern globetrotter? Spotty Wi-Fi, exorbitant roaming charges, and the endless dance of swapping SIM cards like a digital-age magician. But Istanbul-based Roamless is betting that those frustrations are about to become relics of the past, armed with $12 million in fresh Series A funding to build a seamless global connectivity solution. […]

The search for extraterrestrial life just got a whole lot smarter. A new AI framework called LifeTracer is changing the game by shifting the focus from identifying single “smoking gun” molecules to analyzing the overall chemical context within rocks and meteorites. Instead of hunting for the needle in the haystack, LifeTracer looks for patterns in […]

Sony has unveiled the PlayStation 5 Pro with significant hardware upgrades: a 67% GPU performance boost, 2TB SSD storage, and Wi-Fi 7 support. The console maintains full backwards compatibility with existing PS5 games while offering enhanced performance for optimized titles. Hardware Specifications GPU Performance Component PS5 Standard PS5 Pro Improvement GPU Performance Baseline Upgraded +67% […]

The rise of AI chatbots has brought convenience, but it’s also opened a Pandora’s Box of privacy concerns. A recent discovery reveals that certain Chrome and Edge extensions are quietly intercepting and transmitting your AI chat data to third parties, raising serious questions about browser security and data protection.Imagine every conversation you have with ChatGPT, […]

MetaMask launched native Bitcoin support, letting 30 million monthly active users buy, swap, send, and receive BTC without wrapped tokens or bridges. The update, delayed from Q3 2025, completes MetaMask‘s transformation from Ethereum-only wallet to multichain platform covering BTC, ETH, SOL, Monad, and Sei. Previously, MetaMask users accessed Bitcoin only through wrapped tokens (WBTC, tBTC) […]

In the high-stakes arena of enterprise AI, trust and governance are no longer optional extras – they’re the price of entry. Recognizing this, Salesforce and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have teamed up to launch Agentforce 360 for AWS, a platform designed to inject a dose of security and transparency into the often-opaque world of AI […]

The UK is establishing a comprehensive crypto regulation framework designed to bring digital asset firms under the same regulatory standards as traditional financial institutions. The initiative aims to provide legal clarity, boost transparency, and position the UK as a global digital asset hub. Why This Matters Until now, crypto firms have operated in regulatory gray […]

The winds of change are blowing, and not just in the Iberian Peninsula. Iberdrola and Microsoft are deepening their partnership, forging a path where renewable energy meets artificial intelligence, starting with two new power purchase agreements (PPAs) for 150MW of Spanish wind energy. This move signifies a deeper integration of AI into the energy sector, […]

A newly discovered vulnerability in React, a widely used JavaScript library, has created opportunities for “token drain” attacks, potentially affecting thousands of websites. The flaw, present in React versions 19.0 through 19.2.0, allows attackers to remotely execute arbitrary commands on vulnerable servers, effectively granting them significant control. The speed and scale of exploitation are concerning. […]

The cryptocurrency world is holding its breath as a blame game erupts between Binance and South Korean authorities over the handling of funds pilfered from the Upbit exchange. At the heart of the dispute: Seoul claims Binance froze only a fraction of the stolen loot, a charge the exchange vehemently denies, igniting a debate about […]

NVIDIA, in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is supercharging DuckDB, the popular in-process analytical database, with GPU acceleration via their open-source Sirius engine. This move promises to democratize high-performance analytics, making it accessible to a wider range of users. DuckDB has already carved out a significant niche for itself, boasting adoption by industry giants […]

The auto-battler genre just got a cerebral shot in the arm with the Early Access launch of ELbab on Steam. Forget mindless clicking; this roguelite title from independent developer makz tasks players with intricate build crafting and strategic optimization, appealing to the data-driven minds lurking within the gaming community. ELbab isn’t just another game; it’s […]

The tech world’s crystal ball has gained some clarity, thanks to a leaked iOS roadmap. References to iOS 26, iOS 27, and iOS 28 within an internal iOS 26 build suggest Apple is already developing iPhone features and hardware for years to come. This leak offers a glimpse into Apple’s long-term vision. It’s important to […]

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, a pivotal device that contributed to the resurgence of Wear OS, is receiving its final major update. This update brings Wear OS 6 and One UI 8 Watch to users after a considerable wait. It signifies the end of an era for a smartwatch that helped redefine the landscape, while […]

Apple’s latest iOS beta cycle has hit a snag. The newly released iOS 26.3 Beta 1 is facing intense scrutiny as early adopters report a series of glitches, prompting many to reconsider their eagerness to be on the bleeding edge of Apple’s mobile OS. Is this a minor hiccup, or a sign of deeper issues […]

Released in 2003, Command & Conquer Generals departed from the established C&C formula by introducing a modern warfare setting with three asymmetrical factions. More than two decades later, the game maintains a dedicated following among both nostalgic veterans and newcomers to real-time strategy gaming. Generals abandoned the traditional GDI vs. NOD conflict for a contemporary […]

Bitcoin dropped $2,000 in 35 minutes earlier today, erasing 16 hours of gains the moment U.S. markets opened at 9:30am ET. $132 million in longs liquidated within an hour. This wasn’t random — it’s become a predictable pattern traders now call “the 10am manipulation.” What Is the 10am Manipulation? The pattern is simple: Bitcoin rallies […]

Sony is significantly increasing its investment in AI to enhance connections between fans and their preferred content. By utilizing AWS. Sony aims to construct an advanced engagement platform. This initiative extends beyond merely accelerating anime streaming; it’s about cultivating profound emotional connections — referred to as “Kando” in Japanese — across Sony’s extensive entertainment spectrum. This […]

The partnership between OpenAI and Microsoft, a relationship that has significantly impacted the AI landscape, reached a critical juncture in late 2025, culminating in a comprehensive agreement designed to address existing tensions and solidify the future direction of artificial general intelligence (AGI). The OpenAI-Microsoft Deal was more than just a technological arrangement; it was a […]

The whispers have begun: Samsung‘s Galaxy S26 Ultra, slated for a late January 2026 unveiling (not February), promises a potent blend of upgraded silicon and enhanced AI. But the real story isn’t just about faster clock speeds; it’s about the dawn of on-device AI and the intensifying battle between Qualcomm and Samsung’s Exynos chips.The heart […]

Electronic Arts (EA) is potentially being taken private in a $55 billion deal largely financed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), with participation from Silver Lake and Affinity Partners. The PIF would gain a 93% stake in EA following the buyout, marking one of the largest gaming industry acquisitions to date. The Deal Structure […]

Phantom started rolling out early access to its Phantom Cash debit card on December 14, beginning with U.S. waitlist members. The prepaid Visa card, issued by Lead Bank and managed by Bridge Ventures, lets you spend on-chain CASH stablecoin anywhere Visa, Apple Pay, or Google Pay is accepted. International rollout follows later, though Phantom hasn’t […]

The roar of engines and the thrill of open-world racing are set to return, as whispers turn to confirmation: Forza Horizon 6 is barreling towards an Xbox release in 2026. While details remain shrouded, anticipation within the gaming community is hitting redline. This isn’t just another iteration; it’s a promise of pushing boundaries and redefining […]

Japan’s Financial Services Agency confirmed plans to cut crypto gains tax from a punishing 55% maximum to a flat 20%—matching stock taxation and eliminating one of the world’s harshest digital asset regimes. The reform targets 2026 legislative submission, with enactment likely by fiscal year 2027. This isn’t incremental adjustment. Japan just reclassified crypto from “miscellaneous […]