President Trump has issued a third extension for TikTok’s US sale, confident China will eventually approve the deal. The move reflects TikTok’s rising political influence among young voters ahead of 2024. Yet with legal and trade issues unresolved, the outcome remains uncertain.
KikyoMeta has offered OpenAI engineers up to $100 million to join its new AI team, but none have accepted. OpenAI’s staff are staying due to belief in the company’s mission, despite Meta’s big pay offers.
WeatherlyArchetyp, the largest dark web drug market, was shut down after international raids, marking a major blow to online crime. Over five years, it processed $250 million in transactions using Monero. Authorities seized $7.8 million in drugs, hardware, and cryptocurrency.
CatherineMeta Pool reported that its early detection system identified the exploit in real time, enabling the team to swiftly pause the compromised smart contract and contain the damage before further losses could occur.
KikyoA YouTuber was woken at 3am because his AI-powered bed became too cold and the app stopped working. The glitch meant he couldn’t adjust the temperature, raising concerns about overreliance on smart tech for basic comfort.
WeatherlyOpenAI founder Sam Altman has offered a notably specific estimate—but how does it compare to assessments from other experts in the field?
CatherineMeta is launching new smart glasses with Oakley and Prada as it expands into wearable tech. The company is also working on more advanced versions with displays and planning future AR devices.
WeatherlyFileverse has launched dSheets, a new decentralised spreadsheet tool built on blockchain technology. It offers privacy, crypto features, and live collaboration as an alternative to Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel.
JoyChina’s central bank announced a new international hub in Shanghai to support the global use of its digital yuan. The move is part of a wider plan to reduce reliance on the US dollar and promote financial innovation through blockchain technology.
AnaisIsraeli-linked hacker group Gonjeshke Darande (Predatory Sparrow) claimed responsibility for the $100 million hack of Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex. The exchange confirmed a "security incident," saying only hot wallets were affected. The hackers accused Nobitex of helping Iran evade sanctions.
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