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Digital Currency Revolution

Apple Nearing OpenAI Deal, Bringing ChatGPT to iPhone in iOS 18

May 11, 2024 15:51 pm UTC| Technology

Apple Inc. is on the brink of a breakthrough agreement with OpenAI, as sources reveal plans to incorporate the latters ChatGPT technology into the upcoming iOS 18. This move signals Apples robust stride into artificial...

Starlink Satellites Withstand 2024's Strongest Geomagnetic Storm

May 11, 2024 15:08 pm UTC| Technology

Starlinks satellite service withstood the most intense geomagnetic storm observed since 2003, maintaining connectivity amid widespread service disruptions. Starlinks Robust Network Tested by Geomagnetic...

Tesla Cybertruck Warranty Woes: Owner Shocked as Coolant Leak Not Covered After 35 Miles

May 11, 2024 14:17 pm UTC| Technology Business

In a stunning revelation, a Tesla Cybertruck owner found themselves embroiled in a warranty nightmare when their vehicle developed a coolant leak a mere 35 miles after purchase. Despite the truck being brand new, Tesla...

Digital Currency Revolution

SHIB Surges in Token Burns; $0.00003 Price Target Grows Likely

May 11, 2024 13:51 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

This week, Shiba Inu burned a massive 175 million tokens, stoking optimism among holders despite a price retreat. The surge in token burns could pave the way for SHIB to reach the anticipated $0.00003 mark amid fluctuating...

Digital Currency Revolution

Render (RNDR) Price Dips 3% After Recent 27% Surge: Key Factors Explained

May 11, 2024 13:24 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

In a surprising market shift, Render (RNDR) slipped by 3% today, cooling off from last weeks 27% rally. This dip follows significant whale transactions and heightened market volatility, spotlighting the fragile balance of...

Huawei's Pocket 2: New Foldable Phone to Launch Globally Soon

May 11, 2024 13:03 pm UTC| Technology

Huawei is gearing up to introduce its latest innovation, the Pocket 2 foldable phone, to the global market soon, following a successful debut in its home market of China. Huawei Pocket 2 Nears Global...

Digital Currency Revolution

Binance Under Strict FRA Watch for Three Years After DOJ Deal

May 11, 2024 07:09 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

The U.S. Department of Justice has tasked the Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA) with monitoring Binance, the worlds largest cryptocurrency exchange, for the next three years. This move follows Binances November plea bargain...

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Economy

U.S. Stock Futures Slip as Investors Await Key Jobs Data; Premarket Movers in Focus

U.S. stock futures edged lower on Thursday as investors remained cautious ahead of the release of crucial U.S. unemployment data. Market participants are closely watching the labor market figures for signals on the Federal...

Trump's Hammer on Russian Oil Buyers: 500% Tariffs Loom

President Donald Trump has declared his support for the bipartisan Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025, a bill that Senators Lindsey Graham (R, SC) and Richard Blumenthal (D, CT) have put forward. Secondary sanctions...

Japanese Chemical Stocks Slide as China Launches Anti-Dumping Probe into Chipmaking Material

Shares of major Japanese chemical manufacturers declined sharply on Thursday after China announced the launch of an anti-dumping investigation into imports of dichlorosilane, a critical material used in semiconductor and...

Trump Proposes $1.5 Trillion U.S. Military Budget for 2027, Fueling Defense Stock Rally and Fiscal Concerns

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he wants the 2027 U.S. military budget to reach $1.5 trillion, a dramatic increase from the $901 billion defense budget approved by Congress for 2026. The proposal immediately...

Asian Currencies Trade Mixed as Dollar Firms Ahead of Key U.S. Jobs Data

Asian currencies traded in a narrow, mostly weaker range on Thursday as the U.S. dollar found modest support ahead of a closely watched U.S. labor market report due later this week. Investors across the foreign exchange...

Politics

Senate Vote Looms on Blocking Trump’s Military Action in Venezuela

The U.S. Senate is preparing for a closely watched vote on a war powers resolution that would prevent President Donald Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela without explicit congressional...

Greenland Weighs Direct U.S. Talks as Trump Renews Push for Control

Greenlands political debate over independence and its relationship with the United States has intensified after a senior opposition leader called for direct talks with Washington, bypassing Denmark, amid renewed pressure...

Steny Hoyer Announces Retirement, Ending Historic Career in U.S. House

Democratic Congressman Steny Hoyer has announced that he will not seek reelection, bringing an end to a distinguished career in the U.S. House of Representatives that has spanned more than four decades. The Washington Post...

Trump to Attend World Economic Forum in Davos with Senior U.S. Officials

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to attend the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, marking his first in-person appearance at the annual global gathering since returning to the White House for a second...

Chevron Seeks Expanded U.S. License to Boost Venezuelan Oil Exports Amid Sanctions Talks

U.S. oil major Chevron is reportedly in discussions with the U.S. government to expand a crucial license that would allow it to increase crude oil exports from Venezuela, according to sources close to the negotiations. The...

Science

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...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Technology

EU Orders Elon Musk’s X to Preserve Grok AI Data Amid Probe Into Illegal Content

The European Commission has ordered Elon Musks social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to retain all internal documents and data related to its built-in artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, until the end of...

SK Hynix Shares Hit Record High as AI Memory Demand Fuels Semiconductor Rally

Shares of South Korean memory chip giant SK Hynix surged to a fresh all-time high on Thursday, reflecting growing investor optimism around booming demand for artificial intelligence (AI) memory products and a strengthening...

OpenAI Sets $50 Billion Stock Grant Pool, Boosting Employee Equity and Valuation Outlook

OpenAI has reportedly established a massive $50 billion employee stock grant pool, a move that underscores the companys aggressive strategy to attract, retain, and reward top talent as it continues to scale its artificial...

Ford Targets Level 3 Autonomous Driving by 2028 with New EV Platform and AI Innovations

Ford Motor Company has announced plans to bring Level 3 driver-assistance technology to market by 2028, marking a significant step toward hands-free and eyes-off driving on select highways. The advanced system will allow...

Samsung Forecasts Strong Q4 Profit on AI-Driven Memory Chip Boom

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (KS:005930) surprised markets by forecasting a stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter operating profit, driven by surging global demand for memory chips fueled by artificial intelligence. The...