GeneralBeginnerThe curtain is falling on Microsoft’s foray into virtual reality. In a surprise announcement, the tech giant revealed its plan to end support for Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) headsets on November 1, 2026, for consumers, and November 1, 2027, for commercial customers. This move sent ripples through…
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GeneralBeginnerIn a concerning incident yesterday, blockchain security platform CertiK gained that its official X account (formerly Twitter) was briefly compromised by a hacker posing as a Forbes reporter. The malicious actor managed to post messages promoting a fraudulent Web3 application before their access…
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GeneralBeginnerYann LeCun, a French computer scientist, was given a director job at Google, a new technology startup, in 2002. He declined the post for a variety of reasons, but he believes that if he had accepted it, it would have dramatically transformed the way Google conducts research. LeCun revealed on X…
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BitcoinBeginnerBetter Markets CEO Dennis M. Kelleher has encouraged the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) not to approve a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). He claimed that it violates the regulating body’s key principles. Kelleher stated in a letter to SEC Secretary Vanessa…
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GeneralBeginnerItaly, gearing up for its G7 presidency in 2024, has declared artificial intelligence (AI) regulation as a top priority. Stepping into the driver’s seat for the influential group of nations, Italy aims to spearhead global discussions on shaping responsible and ethical AI development. Why AI…
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BitcoinBeginnerMarathon Digital Holdings set a new production record in December 2023, mining more Bitcoin BTC $43,968 than in any previous month. According to a press release issued on January 4, the Florida-based company mined 1,853 Bitcoin in December, a 56% rise from November and a 290% increase from…
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GeneralBeginnerRemember CryptoZoo, YouTube star Logan Paul’s ill-fated foray into the world of blockchain gaming? It’s been a year since the project’s disastrous launch, and now Paul is offering a somewhat controversial “buy back” program for disgruntled NFT holders. A Brief Recap of the CryptoZoo Debacle In…
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GeneralBeginnerJPMorgan, the global financial giant, has introduced a groundbreaking innovation in document understanding: DocLLM. This AI-powered model leaps forward by not just reading text, but by comprehending the entire layout and visual cues within documents. Gone are the days of struggling with complex…
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GeneralBeginnerThe European Banking Authority, in collaboration with the European Systemic Risk Board and the Financial Stability Board, will conduct an inquiry. The European Banking Authority (EBA) will look into the connections between traditional banks and non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs). The European…
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GeneralBeginnerElvis Presley live performance is being produced by the British immersive entertainment company Layered Reality combining old personal photos and home video clips and AI. Layered Reality, a British immersive entertainment business, announced a new attempt to use artificial intelligence (AI) to…
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EthereumBeginnerGamma Strategies, a prominent decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, is under investigation after reports of a potential attack that drained Ether (ETH) from its protocol. Early estimates suggest losses could reach over 200 ETH, raising concerns about security vulnerabilities and the safety of…
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