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Nintendo Switch 2 Leak Suggests Easy Emulation: Same ROM Format as Original!

Oct 18, 2024 11:51 am UTC| Technology Business

Nintendos upcoming Switch 2 may face emulation challenges akin to its predecessor, as new leaks indicate it will utilize the same ROM format and tools, potentially making its games easy targets for emulators. Switch 2...

Tesla’s FSD Under NHTSA Probe Over Deadly Crashes Involving Sun Glare and Fog Risks

Oct 18, 2024 11:29 am UTC| Technology Business

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a new investigation into Teslas Full Self-Driving (FSD) system after multiple crashes were reported in reduced visibility conditions such as fog, sun glare,...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Bulls Roar, but Bears Eye 12% Drop if Price Falls Below $58.8K

Oct 18, 2024 11:01 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Bitcoin has climbed above $67,000, marking an almost 11% increase over seven days. Yet analysts warn that falling below the crucial $58,800 support could trigger a 12% decline, even as market sentiment remains bullish and...

Meta Fires Employees for Buying Toothpaste! ‘Forget Lunch, These Perks Have Gone Too Far,’ Company Insiders Reveal

Oct 18, 2024 03:36 am UTC| Technology Business

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has fired several employees for allegedly abusing the companys perks system by purchasing personal items, including toothpaste, instead of meals. The revelation, reported...

SpaceX Sues California Coastal Commission, Alleging Political Bias Over Falcon 9 Launch Denials

Oct 17, 2024 21:27 pm UTC| Science Technology

SpaceX has filed a lawsuit against the California Coastal Commission, accusing the agency of political bias in blocking several Falcon 9 launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The lawsuit, filed on October 15, comes...

Tesla Launches First Superchargers in Chile, Expanding EV Infrastructure Across South America

Oct 17, 2024 21:17 pm UTC| Technology Business

Tesla has introduced its first Superchargers in Chile, marking a significant expansion of its EV charging network into South America. The initial stations, equipped with V4 250 kW Superchargers, are now operational in...

Meta Lays Off Employees at Instagram, WhatsApp, and Reality Labs Amid Restructuring

Oct 17, 2024 21:08 pm UTC| Life Technology Business

Meta has begun laying off employees across Instagram, WhatsApp, and Reality Labs, according to a report by The Verge. While the exact number of job cuts remains unspecified, Metas spokesperson confirmed that these layoffs...

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Economy

Trump Delays Tariffs on Critical Minerals, Seeks Global Supply Deals to Protect U.S. Security

U.S. President Donald Trump has decided, for now, not to impose tariffs on rare earths, lithium, and other critical minerals, choosing instead to pursue international negotiations aimed at securing stable supplies. The...

U.S. Oil Prices Slide After Trump Comments Ease Iran Supply Fears

U.S. oil prices declined sharply in early Asian trading on Thursday, falling by more than $1 per barrel as easing geopolitical tensions involving Iran reduced market fears of supply disruptions. The pullback came after...

Japan Firms Warn Economic Risks as China Ties Fray and BOJ Tightens Policy

More than two-thirds of Japanese companies believe the domestic economy will suffer as relations with China continue to deteriorate, according to a recent Reuters survey conducted by Nikkei Research. Nearly half of the...

Chevron Set to Expand Venezuela Operations as U.S. Signals Shift on Oil Sanctions

Chevron is expected to receive an expanded Venezuela license from the U.S. government this week, a move that could significantly increase oil production and exports from the South American nation, according to multiple oil...

Japan Wholesale Inflation Slows as Fuel Costs Fall, BOJ Data Shows

Japans wholesale inflation growth eased toward the end of the year, signaling that falling fuel and crude oil prices are beginning to reduce cost pressures for businesses, according to the latest data released by the Bank...

Politics

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Cutting $80 Million in Minnesota SNAP Funding

A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from withholding roughly $80 million in federal funding used to administer Minnesotas Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly...

U.S. Schools Set to Bring Back Whole Milk After 15-Year Ban

U.S. children may soon see whole milk return to school cafeterias for the first time in nearly 15 years after President Donald Trump signed new legislation allowing schools to serve whole and reduced-fat milk alongside...

Trump Signs Executive Order to Prevent Long Island Rail Road Strike Affecting 300,000 Daily Commuters

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order establishing a second emergency board aimed at preventing a potential work stoppage at the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), a critical transportation system...

U.S. Urges Japan on Monetary Policy as Yen Volatility Raises Market Concerns

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has emphasized the importance of clear and well-communicated monetary policy during a recent meeting with Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama, as concerns grow over sharp...

U.S. Justice Department Sues to Block California Oil and Gas Buffer Zone Law

The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit seeking to block a California law that requires oil and gas drilling operations to maintain significant buffer zones from schools, homes, hospitals, and other community...

Science

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Technology

TSMC Set to Post Record Q4 Profit as AI Chip Demand Accelerates

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), the worlds largest contract chipmaker and a critical supplier to Nvidia and Apple, is expected to deliver a record-breaking fourth-quarter profit, driven by surging global...

U.S. Lawmakers Raise Alarm Over Trump Approval of Nvidia AI Chip Sales to China

U.S. lawmakers and former national security officials are voicing strong concerns over President Donald Trumps decision to allow Nvidia to resume sales of its advanced H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, warning...

Taiwan Issues Arrest Warrant for OnePlus CEO Over Alleged Illegal Recruitment Activities

Title: Taiwanese prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for Pete Lau, the chief executive officer of Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus, accusing him of involvement in illegal business operations and recruitment...

Zhipu AI Launches GLM-Image Model Trained on Huawei Chips, Boosting China’s AI Self-Reliance Drive

Chinese artificial intelligence startup Zhipu AI has unveiled a new open-source image generation model, marking a significant milestone in Chinas push for technological self-reliance. The model, called GLM-Image, was...

Trump Administration Approves Nvidia H200 AI Chip Sales to China Under New Export Rules

The Trump administration has officially approved the sale of Nvidias H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, marking a major shift in U.S. export policy and reigniting debate over national security and global AI...