Federal Prosecutors Close Inquiry Into Co-Founder of Kraken Crypto Exchange
The F.B.I. had raided the home of Jesse Powell in 2023 as part of an investigation into claims that he hacked into the online accounts of a nonprofit.
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William H. Neukom, Microsoft Lawyer Who Led Antitrust Fight, Dies at 83
In the 1990s, the U.S. called Microsoft a bullying monopoly and sought to rein it in. The company lost in a landmark decision, but emerged intact.
Google A.I. System Wins Gold In International Math Olympiad
OpenAI said it, too, had built a system that achieved similar results.
Yahoo Japan implements AI to double productivity by 2028
Yahoo Japan is placing a significant bet on generative AI to revolutionise its workplace, mandating that all 11,000 employees integrate AI tools into their daily tasks with the goal of doubling productivity by 2028. The company, which also operates the messaging platform LINE, plans to use AI to handle routine tasks such as research, meeting … Read more
Tech giant issues warning to governments, companies globally as FBI investigating sensitive data breach
A major security breach involving Microsoft’s SharePoint platform has affected government agencies, businesses, and research institutions globally. Exploiting a “zero-day” vulnerability, the breach impacted US federal and state agencies, universities, and energy companies, with attackers gaining access to sensitive data and systems, as reported by The Washington Post. The breach involved tampering with automated data systems … Read more
Find out full details of leaked specs ahead of ‘Made by Google’ event in August
Google has officially confirmed the date for its highly anticipated Pixel 10 launch event, set to take place on August 20, 2025, in New York City. The event will kick off at 1 PM ET, with the company expected to unveil its new lineup of Pixel phones, including the much-anticipated Pixel 10 series, as well … Read more
South Korea sets ambitious goal to build a moon base by 2045
South Korea has announced plans to establish a lunar base by 2045, marking a significant leap in the nation’s space exploration ambitions. This goal is part of a comprehensive exploration roadmap revealed by the Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) on July 17, which outlines several key missions in lunar exploration, space science, and microgravity research. KASA’s … Read more
Dark Souls 3 remaster reportedly in development at FromSoftware for 2026 multi-platform release
Multiple sources report that FromSoftware is developing a remaster of Dark Souls 3, aiming for a 2026 release. Originally launched on March 24 2016, Dark Souls 3 marked a significant return for the series, which has become influential in discussions around game difficulty. According to information shared by known FromSoftware leaker Kurakasis, the unannounced title … Read more
Australia to enforce age checks across social media
Australians will soon face mandatory age verification and identity checks when using online services, as part of new regulations set to take effect from December. Developed by the tech sector and eSafety commissioner, these rules aim to protect children from harmful content online, such as pornography and violent material. The new codes, under the ‘Online Safety … Read more
What Would a Real Friendship With A.I. Look Like? Maybe Like Hers.
Chatbots can get scary if you suspend your disbelief. But MJ Cocking didn’t — and wound up in a relationship that was strangely, helpfully real.
