A solo Bitcoin miner pulled off an almost impossible feat—securing a full block reward worth around $326,301 using a modest $400 home mining device. The miner, using a FutureBit Apollo Solo, successfully mined a block on January 19, 2023, earning […]

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Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has dominated headlines for its AI models and has drawn attention for more than just its technology. Its DeepSeek-R1 reasoning model has been praised for matching OpenAI’s o1 in performance while offering a more cost-effective approach. […]

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SoftBank is reportedly in talks to invest as much as $25 billion in OpenAI, according to reports from Reuters and the Financial Times, citing a source with knowledge of the discussions. This move comes just days after a Chinese AI […]

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Amazon is cutting jobs in its communications and sustainability divisions as part of an internal restructuring, according to a memo from Drew Herdener, the executive overseeing both areas. CNBC, which reviewed the memo, reported that the layoffs are part of […]

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Snowflake is in talks to buy data analytics startup Redpanda as it looks to expand its AI-driven offerings, according to an exclusive report from The Information. Redpanda was valued at around $500 million in 2023, according to a source involved […]

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Starting a business in a high-risk industry is always challenging. Not only are there multiple reasons why some industries are rightfully labeled as “high-risk” (risk of fraud, chargebacks, unstable business models, and more), but the mere fact that you are […]

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Elon Musk has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for his stance on free speech. Slovenian Member of the European Parliament, Branko Grims, put his name forward, pointing to Musk’s efforts to remove censorship and encourage open discussions […]

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Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has sucked the oxygen out of the news cycle over the past week, but it looks like its time at the top might be short-lived. Chinese tech giant Alibaba just rolled out a new version of […]

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SpaceX and Apple have reached a partnership agreement to bring Starlink connectivity to iPhones. As part of the plan, Apple’s iPhones are now set to support direct-to-cell coverage through SpaceX’s Starlink network, expanding satellite connectivity options for mobile users in the […]

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The UK government is investing £20 million ($24.8 million) in Orbex Space, a Scottish space startup aiming to compete with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The funding, part of a larger round Orbex is raising, was announced at the European Space Conference […]

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OpenAI says it has found proof that DeepSeek illegally used its proprietary models to train an open-source competitor, according to a report from the Financial Times. The maker of ChatGPT claims DeepSeek used a method called “distillation,” which allows a […]

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Elon Musk’s X has teamed up with Visa to roll out ‘X Money,’ a financial service designed to provide direct payment options and digital wallet integration for the platform’s users. According to a report from Reuters, this marks another step […]

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Security researchers have uncovered significant vulnerabilities in Subaru’s Starlink system that could have allowed hackers to track vehicles’ locations over the past year and control certain features remotely. Although the flaws have been patched, the discovery raises serious concerns about […]

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OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Gov, its biggest product launch since the enterprise rollout, targeting U.S. government agencies. The announcement comes amid growing buzz around DeepSeek’s AI breakthrough. The new platform, announced Tuesday, marks OpenAI’s biggest product launch since rolling out […]

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Chinese AI startup DeepSeek sent shockwaves through global markets on Monday, wiping out over $1 trillion in value after its AI chatbot took the number 1 spot Apple App Store, surpassing OpenAI. Dubbed an “AI Sputnik” moment, the launch of […]

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In a world where work happens anywhere and everywhere, communication tools need to keep up. Teams are no longer confined to office spaces or desk phones—they’re collaborating across time zones, devices, and in a greater range of spaces. Enter VoIP […]

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Barcelona-based corporate travel platform TravelPerk has secured $200 million in fresh funding, pushing its valuation to $2.7 billion, according to a report from CNBC. The investment round included participation from Atomico, EQT, and Noteus Partners, along with existing backers such […]

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Microsoft is reportedly in discussions to acquire TikTok amid security concerns. U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that Microsoft is exploring a potential acquisition of TikTok, Reuters reported. This follows growing national security concerns surrounding the app’s Chinese ownership. […]

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It’s been two years since we last covered Analog, the tech startup behind the blockchain interoperability Proof of Time protocol, which simplifies collaboration across blockchains while ensuring scalability and security. Since 2022, the company has expanded its team to further […]

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U.S. stocks erased over $1 trillion in market value on Monday, driven by a DeepSeek-triggered sell-off. The major shake-up hit global markets on Monday as Chinese AI startup DeepSeek unleashed its R1 model, sending shockwaves through Silicon Valley and wiping out […]

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