Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter, has developed a new messaging app called Bitchat, a decentralized, peer-to-peer communication tool that operates entirely over Bluetooth mesh networks—no internet, SIM card, phone number, or email needed. Over the weekend, Dorsey personally built and launched the beta version of the app, now available on TestFlight, alongside a full […]
The U.S. Department of Defense announced Monday that it has awarded contracts worth up to $200 million to four major AI firms—Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and xAI—to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence systems aimed at addressing key national security needs. These contracts, coordinated through the DoD’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office, will support the […]
Samsung Electronics announced on Tuesday that it expects its operating profit for the second quarter to plummet by 56%, highlighting the challenges it faces in keeping up with soaring demand for advanced AI chips dominated by rivals like Nvidia. The South Korean tech giant — known globally for its smartphones and memory chips — projected […]
Bitcoin surged to a fresh all-time high on Thursday, breaking through $113,000 as investor enthusiasm returned to risk assets and a wave of short liquidations pushed prices even higher. The top cryptocurrency climbed as much as $113,863.18 during the day before settling around $113,459, marking a nearly 2% daily gain. This latest rally extends the […]
In June 2024, technology consultant Jessica Guistolise received a late-night call that would alter her life. An acquaintance, Jenny, revealed disturbing evidence: her estranged husband had used an AI-powered platform called DeepSwap, a so-called “nudify” site, to generate deepfake pornography of more than 80 women in Minneapolis — all created by manipulating personal social media […]
Streaming giant YouTube TV could lose access to major Disney-owned networks — including ESPN and ABC — by the end of the month if a new distribution deal isn’t finalized in time. Disney announced on Thursday that it will begin notifying YouTube TV subscribers about the potential blackout, as its current contract with the platform […]
Super Micro is set to boost its presence in Europe by expanding the manufacturing of its AI server infrastructure, according to CEO Charles Liang. The company, known for building high-performance servers powered by Nvidia chips, currently operates facilities in the Netherlands but is now looking to grow further across the region. “Demand in Europe is […]
President Donald Trump is set to host an exclusive gathering of two dozen top tech and business leaders on Thursday evening in the newly renovated White House Rose Garden. Among the high-profile invitees are Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, according to a White House […]
Microsoft announced that beginning February 2025, employees based near its Redmond headquarters and across the Puget Sound region will be required to work on-site at least three days a week. The policy will gradually expand to other U.S. offices before rolling out globally. In an internal memo, Amy Coleman, Chief of Human Resources at Microsoft, […]
Microsoft has revealed that multiple China-linked hacking groups have been actively exploiting a vulnerability in its SharePoint collaboration platform. According to a blog post by the tech giant, malicious activity tied to the Chinese threat actors known as Linen Typhoon, Violet Typhoon, and Storm-2603 began as early as July 7. These groups have attempted to […]