China pledges 'purification' of the internet ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics and the Lunar New YearCNN
Europe's second highest court scraps Intel’s €1.06 billion antitrust fine | Engadgetverified_publisherEngadget - Mariella Moon
Samsung to Unveil New Flagship Smartphones at February 9 'Unpacked' Eventverified_publisherMacRumors - Juli Clover
AviationFlying car wins airworthiness certificationbbc.co.uk - BBC NewsA flying car capable of hitting speeds over 100mph (160kmh) and altitudes above 8,000ft (2,500m) has been issued with a certificate of airworthiness by the Slovak Transport Authority. The hybrid car-aircraft, AirCar, is equipped with a BMW engine and runs on regular petrol-pump fuel. It takes two …
Digital CurrencyIMF urges El Salvador to remove Bitcoin as legal tenderbbc.co.uk - BBC NewsThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged El Salvador to reverse its decision to make Bitcoin legal tender. In September, El Salvador became the first country to allow consumers to use the cryptocurrency in all transactions, alongside the US dollar. The decision led to large-scale protests over …
TechCrunchCryptocurrencyYouTube's head of Gaming leaves to join blockchain group Polygonverified_publisherTechCrunch - Amanda SilberlingRyan Wyatt describes himself on Twitter as YouTube’s head of Gaming by day, and a “web3 & crypto advisor/investor by night.” Now, he’ll be working in crypto during the day, too. Today, Wyatt announced that he will be leaving YouTube after almost eight years to join the team at Polygon, a blockchain …
EngadgetCollege & UniversityThe SAT will drop the pencil and go completely digital by 2024verified_publisherEngadget - Steve DentMany still think they should be phased out altogether. The SAT standardized college admissions tests will be taken exclusively on computers starting in 2024, The New York Times has reported. The new system will spell the end to tests taken on paper with No. 2 pencils, a right of passage for American …
The VergeVideo GamesCall of Duty’s next three games will hit PlayStation despite Microsoft’s Activision dealverified_publisherThe Verge - Jay PetersActivision plans to release at least the next three Call of Duty games on both Sony and Microsoft consoles, Bloomberg reports. The new report should be a sigh of relief to fans who were worried Microsoft would immediately make new Call of Duty games Xbox exclusive if its blockbuster acquisition of …
AvatarDigital TrendsAMD RyzenIntel Alder Lake smashes AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX — but at a costverified_publisherDigital Trends - By Monica J. WhiteThe upcoming AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX Zen 3+ APU has been spotted in a leaked benchmark, giving us the first look at the expected performance of the …
TechCrunchTechnologyBaidu's electric car brand Jidu closes $400M Series A roundverified_publisherTechCrunch - Rita LiaoOnce an industry with long development cycles, the automotive space is being upended by China’s tech giants. One can hardly keep up with all the new electric vehicle brands that come out of the country nowadays. Jidu, an electric carmaking company founded by Baidu and its Chinese auto partner Geely …
CNETDomain NamesGoogle launches .day domains to bring attention to special daysverified_publisherCNET - Corinne ReichertGoogle says you can use the new domain names to bring attention to your cause.
VentureBeatCryptographyPost-quantum cryptography provider PQShield raises $20Mverified_publisherVentureBeat - Tim KearyToday, UK-based post-quantum cryptography provider PQShield announced it had raised $20 million in Series A funding to enhance product development and expand internationally. The move comes amid growing concerns that quantum computers will eventually have the processing power to decode the …
CNNCyberspace Administration Of ChinaChina pledges 'purification' of the internet ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics and the Lunar New YearCNNHong Kong (CNN Business) — China's top cybersecurity regulator is vowing to crack down on "illegal" online content as part of a campaign to clean up the internet ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics and one of the country's most important annual holidays. The Cyberspace Administration of China …
ReutersCapital RaisingCrypto exchange FTX US valued at $8 bln as first fundraise draws SoftBank, Temasekverified_publisherReutersA representation of the virtual cryptocurrency Bitcoin is seen in this picture illustration taken October 19, 2021. REUTERS/Edgar Su Jan 26 (Reuters) - Cryptocurrency exchange FTX US said on Wednesday it had notched a valuation of $8 billion after raising $400 million in its first funding round from …
TNWAutosMini joins the EV restomod craze with reversible conversionsverified_publisherTNW - Ioanna LykiardopoulouDuring the past few years, there’s been a flurry of electrified classic vehicle unveilings from newly launched independent firms, such as Lunaz, Electric Classic Cars, and Electrogenic, as well as an array from automotive giants. The latest carmaker that’s putting an electric motor into a classic …
Android AuthorityMobile TechnologyOnePlus Nord CE 2 now has a leaked launch dateAndroid Authority• A frequent leaker just posted info on the OnePlus Nord CE 2 release date. • The leaked info suggests a February 11 launch. • It would seem more likely for it to be a Nord 2 CE, but we’re going with the leaked info for now. OnePlus recently took the wraps off its current flagship phone, the OnePlus 10 Pro. …
9to5GoogleGoogleSources: This is Google’s target price for its 'Pixel Notepad' foldable9to5Google - Abner LiEarlier this month, 9to5Google reported that Google’s upcoming foldable might be named the “Pixel Notepad” and that it may cost less than the Galaxy Fold. We are now hearing that Google has a price of around $1,400 in mind for the Pixel This target price, which is subject to change in the lead up to …
MacRumorsiCloudApple's iCloud Service Experiencing Outageverified_publisherMacRumors - Juli CloverSome of Apple's iCloud services appear to be experiencing an outage, based on a multitude of reports that MacRumors has received and hundreds of complaints on Twitter. According to the Apple System Status page, there are issues with iCloud Backup, iCloud Mail, iCloud Storage Upgrades, …
StablecoinDiem Reportedly Trying to Sell Assets—Is This the End of Facebook’s Stablecoin Ambitions? - Decryptdecrypt.co - Jeff BensonDiem Association (formerly known as Libra Association), the stablecoin project started by Meta (formerly known as Facebook), may soon be known as …
BloombergRights & FreedomsActivision Staff Seeking Union Election Face Company Oppositionverified_publisherBloomberg - Jason SchreierActivision Blizzard Inc. on Tuesday refused to recognize its first union, setting the stage for an escalation of a budding labor dispute. The gaming …
The GuardianSpace ScienceOut-of-control SpaceX rocket on collision course with moonverified_publisherThe Guardian - Samantha LockA SpaceX rocket is on a collision course with the moon after spending almost seven years hurtling through space, experts say. The booster was originally launched from Florida in February 2015 as part of an interplanetary mission to send a space weather satellite on a million-mile journey. But after …
TechCrunchTechnologyInfermedica raises $30M to expand its AI-based medical guidance platformverified_publisherTechCrunch - Aisha MalikInfermedica, a Poland-founded digital health company that offers AI-powered solutions for symptom analysis and patient triage, has raised $30 million in Series B funding. The round was led by One Peak and included participation from previous investors Karma Ventures, European Bank for …
The VergeVideo GamesMicrosoft got a whole lot of people to play Halo and Forzaverified_publisherThe Verge - Mitchell ClarkMicrosoft seems to have had a lot of success getting people to try out its games. During the company’s earnings call on Tuesday, CEO Satya Nadella said that 20 million people had played Halo Infinite and 18 million people had played Forza Horizon 5. While it’s worth noting that those numbers will …
Associated PressCanadian GovernmentCanada investigating cyberattack amid tensions with RussiaAssociated Press - APTORONTO (AP) — An attack on the computer systems of Canada’s Global Affairs Department last week has kept at least some diplomats without access to some online functions, the government's Treasury Board said. The board said Tuesday that “access to a very limited number of internet-based services …
BloombergBusinessCanada Probes Cyberattack Affecting Diplomats as Tensions With Russia Mountverified_publisherBloomberg - THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToronto (AP) -- An attack on the computer systems of Canada’s Global Affairs Department last week has kept at least some diplomats without access to …
TechCrunchPhilippinesKKR invests $45M into GrowSari, a B2B platform for Filipino MSMEsverified_publisherTechCrunch - Catherine ShuGrowSari, the Manila-based startup that helps small shops grow and digitize, announced today that KKR will lead its Series C round with a $45 million investment. The funds will be used to enter new regions in the Philippines and expand its financial products. The Series C round is still ongoing and …
RoadshowJeff KoonsBMW's next art car is an 8 Series by Jeff Koonsverified_publisherRoadshow - Steven EwingThis isn't the first time BMW and Koons have worked together, and this latest creation definitely looks like it'll pop.
The VergePlayStationIt just a lot easier to get PS5 screenshots on your phoneverified_publisherThe Verge - Jay PetersSony is making it a lot easier to share your PS5 screenshots outside of your PS5. The company appears to finally be rolling out a way to have screenshots and videos captured on your PS5 auto-upload to the PlayStation app, where you can save them to your camera roll for whatever you might need. This …
9to5MacTechnologyApple releases App Store Connect API update to developersverified_publisher9to5Mac - Filipe EspósitoFollowing the launch of the new App Store Connect experience earlier this month, Apple on Tuesday updated its App Store Connect API with new features. The new version is now available for developers and brings features such as more flexibility, custom workflows, and more. With the update, developers …
9to5MaciCloudSome iCloud services are currently down due to unexpected outageverified_publisher9to5Mac - Filipe EspósitoIf you’re experiencing problems when trying to access some iCloud services, you’re not alone. iCloud Backup, iCloud Mail, and iCloud Photos are currently down for some users. Apple has confirmed the outage through its System Status website. The company says that “some users are affected” and that …
9to5GoogleGoogle DoodleGoogle Doodle honors Katarzyna Kobro, Polish avant-garde sculptor9to5Google - Kyle BradshawToday’s Google.com homepage Doodle was created in honor of the 124th birthday of Katarzyna Kobro, a Polish sculptor who included scientific discoveries into her artwork. Life of Katarzyna Kobro Katarzyna Kobro was born on January 26, 1898 in Moscow, Russia, though at the time her family lived in the …
AvatarDigital TrendsToyota2023 Toyota Sequoia supersizes hybrid techverified_publisherDigital Trends - By Stephen EdelsteinIf you want to appreciate how far automotive technology has come in the past decade and a half, take a look at the Toyota Sequoia. Toyota’s full-size …
RoadshowHybrid Vehicles2023 Toyota Sequoia debuts with 437-hp turbocharged hybrid V6verified_publisherRoadshow - Antuan GoodwinThe all-new 2023 Sequoia goes hybrid-only, but doesn't skimp on power with a 437-hp i-Force Max twin-turbocharged V6 engine.
U.S. PoliticsHouse leaders unveil bill to boost chip industry, science competitiveness with Chinathehill.com - Cristina MarcosHouse Democratic leaders unveiled legislation on Tuesday aimed at bolstering investments in U.S. science research and development to better compete …
