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Technology

Meta tests prediction-market app; DOJ seeks $1.2 billion from Binance hack

Meta is testing a prediction-market app allowing users to bet on outcomes with points instead of cash, aiming to engage users and diversify beyond social media. Meanwhile, the DOJ plans to seize $1.2 billion...

The Block · 5 hours ago · 1 min read

World News

SpaceX launches Starship rocket, fails to recover booster

US company SpaceX has successfully launched the latest flight of its Starship spacecraft into orbit but did not recover the booster rocket as planned. The company, owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk , is...

DW World · 8 hours ago · 1 min read

Technology

Microsoft faces 18-hour global outage impacting email and cloud services

Microsoft experienced an 18-hour global outage affecting email and cloud services, disrupting platforms like Outlook and Teams. This incident raises concerns about the reliability of Microsoft’s systems...

TechCrunch · 22 hours ago · 1 min read

Religion & Faith

Pope Leo XIV urges families to prioritize face-to-face interactions in Lima

Pope Leo XIV warned that digital technology is harming family interactions and called for greater gender equality during a conference in Lima, Peru. His message highlights the need for families to prioritize...

Al Jazeera · 1 day ago · 2 min read

Technology

Nvidia confirms chip tracking capability to combat semiconductor smuggling

Nvidia confirmed it can embed unique identifiers in its chips to comply with the Chip Security Act aimed at preventing semiconductor smuggling. This capability is crucial as it addresses U.S. concerns about...

MIT Tech Review · 1 day ago · 2 min read

Business

Colette Kress named interim CEO of Nvidia after Jensen Huang's resignation

Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang resigned amid allegations of extramarital affairs, naming Colette Kress as interim CEO. The company faces a critical leadership decision that could impact its position in the booming...

BBC Business · 1 day ago · 2 min read

Business

Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO, sparks concerns over talent exodus

Jensen Huang has stepped down as CEO of Nvidia, raising concerns about a potential talent exodus that could impact the company's innovation and competitive edge in the rapidly evolving AI market. His departure...

Scientific American · 1 day ago · 1 min read

Business

Chandana Shivanand and husband return to India, reassess tech careers.

Chandana Shivanand and her husband, former tech employees in California, have moved back to India for two years to reassess their lifestyle choices, driven by the desire for lower living costs and better...

Business Insider Mkt · 2 days ago · 1 min read

Business

Nvidia board considers removing CEO Jensen Huang amid spy allegations

Nvidia's board is considering the removal of CEO Jensen Huang due to concerns over his leadership amid allegations of extramarital affairs, including one linked to a Chinese spy. This potential leadership...

France 24 · 2 days ago · 1 min read

Technology

Researchers develop quantum computer using vibrations for efficient information storage

Researchers have created a new quantum computer that uses microscopic vibrations to store information, potentially leading to smaller, more efficient systems. This innovation addresses key challenges in...

ScienceDaily · 2 days ago · 1 min read

Environment

Hawley urges Senate to impose moratorium on new data centers

Sen. Josh Hawley has urged the Senate to impose a moratorium on new data center construction due to environmental concerns and resource strain. This proposal reflects the Republican party's focus on balancing...

The Hill · 2 days ago · 1 min read

Business

OKX-ICE launches tokenized stock venue despite objections from 67 companies

OKX-ICE will launch a tokenized securities venue on November 23, featuring over 70 assets with crypto firms as market makers, despite objections from 67 publicly listed companies. This move highlights tensions...

Decrypt · 2 days ago · 2 min read

Environment

COP31 pledges decline 70%, dropping from $100 billion to $30 billion

At COP31 in Baku, climate-finance pledges dropped by over 70%, plummeting from $100 billion to $30 billion, leaving developing nations without essential funding to combat climate change. This significant...

Carbon Brief · 3 days ago · 2 min read

Crime & Justice

UN report reveals AI fuels online violence against Middle Eastern women

AI tools are exacerbating online violence against women in the Middle East, with a UN Women report revealing that 25% of those who faced digital abuse attribute it to these technologies. As internet usage...

DW World · 3 days ago · 2 min read

Science

Léa Bouffaut develops fiber-optic method to monitor whale communication

Léa Bouffaut has created a method for monitoring whale communication using fiber-optic cables on the ocean floor, eliminating the need for traditional underwater microphones. This technique could greatly...

Phys.org · 3 days ago · 1 min read

Business

Washington State gains 278 merchants accepting Bitcoin, from coffee to hot tubs.

Washington State now has 278 merchants accepting Bitcoin, ranging from coffee shops to hot tub experiences, highlighting the growing integration of cryptocurrency into everyday transactions. This shift...

Bitcoin Magazine · 3 days ago · 1 min read

Technology

Tech giants deploy AI agents to autonomously manage consumer finances

Tech giants are deploying AI agents that autonomously manage finances, such as canceling subscriptions and negotiating insurance rates. These tools offer tangible savings but pose significant risks regarding...

NPR News · 3 days ago · 2 min read

Technology

Anthropic plans $1.3 trillion IPO on Nasdaq amid AI risk concerns

Anthropic plans to debut on Nasdaq on November 19, potentially valued at $1.3 trillion, aiming to raise $64 billion despite concerns over AI risks and market volatility. This IPO marks a significant moment as...

BBC Business · 3 days ago · 2 min read

Environment

Metalmakers adopt green extraction methods to cut emissions by 40%

Metalmakers are transitioning to greener extraction methods like hydrogen and electricity, potentially reducing emissions by 40% to meet climate targets and counter rising fossil fuel costs. As critical metal...

MIT Tech Review · 3 days ago · 2 min read

Technology

Australia proposes criminal penalties for AI failures after OpenAI breach

Australia plans to create a new AI safety regulator and introduce criminal penalties for tech firms that fail to prevent AI-related harm, following a breach of a government health website by a rogue OpenAI...

BBC Technology · 4 days ago · 2 min read