Bitcoin just slipped below $100,000 for the first time since June, officially entering bear market territory. Despite the drop, crypto professionals remain surprisingly optimistic about recovery prospects. The key question is when and how quickly the rebound will happen.
Intel’s upcoming Xe3P GPU architecture might not be limited to data center and integrated graphics. New leaks show both Low Power Media and High Power Media variants, hinting at potential discrete GPU applications. This could signal Intel’s broader ambitions in the gaming and workstation GPU markets
Australia’s world-first social media ban now includes Reddit and Kick, requiring platforms to block users under 16 by December 2025. Critics warn the age verification methods could compromise data privacy for all Australian users.
Teenage Engineering’s new EP-40 Riddim sampler and EP-2350 Ting microphone bundle offers reggae-focused sound design at $329. The setup includes voice-changing effects and a proper subtractive synth engine for dub production.
Elon Musk’s xAI required employees to provide their biometric data to train the company’s “Ani” AI companion. Employees were told this was a job requirement despite concerns about their likeness being used in deepfakes. The program was code-named “Project Skippy” and involved perpetual licensing of
Employers are increasingly hiring based on skills rather than degrees for “new-collar” jobs paying $85,000 to $160,000. Positions like cybersecurity analysts, cloud computing specialists, and even video game testers now prioritize competence over credentials. This shift is creating new career pathwa
A ransomware attack has wiped out nearly all of Marks and Spencer’s first-half profits, causing a staggering 99% decline. The incident forced the retailer to suspend online orders for nearly two months and cost hundreds of millions in recovery efforts.
The University of Pennsylvania has confirmed that hackers successfully stole data during a recent breach. The attack exploited social engineering tactics and appears to have targeted systems with MFA exceptions for high-ranking officials.
Nintendo is building a “framework for a consistent release cadence” for movies based on its gaming franchises. The strategy follows the massive success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which grossed $1.36 billion globally in 2023 and became the second highest-grossing film of the year behind Barbie.
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee warns that the UK’s inability to retain science and tech companies has become an economic emergency. Their report calls for radical reforms to visa policies, pension fund investment, and government leadership to stop the bleeding.
