In brief Google is launching Kaggle Gaming Arena with top AI models facing off in a live-streamed chess tournament. ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and others will compete in bracket-style matches judged by skill-based rankings. The tournament […]
August is the month of “Remember that Franchise?” Aside from the annual Madden game, a lot of the games we’re looking forward to this month are returns to older franchises—one of which hasn’t seen a […]
In brief Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP all continued a dayslong slump Friday, helping push crypto liquidations over the $900 million mark. The overwhelming majority of those liquidations, over $823 million worth, were of long positions. […]
In brief JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon reaffirmed support for stablecoins, calling them potentially more useful than cash, while maintaining his skepticism toward Bitcoin. Dimon said blockchain and stablecoins meet customer demand, even if they […]
In brief Quantum computers threaten blockchain security by cracking private keys with Shor’s algorithm. Chains using EdDSA, like Solana and Sui, are easier to upgrade for quantum resistance. Older chains like Bitcoin face steep risks […]
In brief Nym’s token surged 12% after the UK began enforcing the Online Safety Act, triggering a 6,000% spike in VPN demand. The law forces age verification for online content, pushing users to seek privacy […]
In brief Z.ai’s GLM-4.5 and Air models leapfrog Western AIs, hitting No. 3 globally in industry tests. The startup, blacklisted by Washington, raised $1.5B as Chinese state funds pile in. New models are open-source, super-efficient, […]
In brief Jeff Garzik, an early Bitcoin developer, said he has a “super long-term view” of Ethereum and is bullish on it. Ethereum will continue to exist as a major project in the Web3 world, […]
In brief A new report from TRM Labs found that Kyrgyzstan appears to be serving as a front for crypto platforms linked to shuttered Russian exchange Garantex. Russia-linked activity accounts for almost all of Kyrgyzstan’s […]
In brief Hackers leaked 72,000+ selfies, IDs, and DMs from Tea’s unsecured database. The private info of women using the app is now searchable and spreading online. The original leaker said lax “vibe coding” may […]
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