GeneralBeginnerAmazon Web Services (AWS) is joining forces with the Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT Hub) to launch a groundbreaking program focused on generative artificial intelligence (Gen-AI) startups. This initiative aims to accelerate the development of Gen-AI solutions for public-benefit initiatives within…
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GeneralBeginnerThe AI radio feature promises a more personalized listening experience. Users can ditch the traditional “radio by artist” approach and instead describe their desired music using text prompts. YouTube Music’s AI will then generate a custom radio station based on that description. Imagine asking for…
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GeneralBeginnerSpotify and Amazon Music, Deezer is stepping into the AI-powered playlist arena. The music streaming service recently announced its “Playlist with AI” feature, currently in a limited beta for select paid subscribers. This feature allows users to create custom playlists based on simple text…
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BitcoinBeginnerZachXBT has uncovered a money laundering operation allegedly tied to the Lazarus Group, a notorious North Korean hacking group. The group is suspected of being behind the May 2024 hack of Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin, where they stole a staggering $305 million in Bitcoin. According…
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GeneralBeginnerSamsung is gearing up to enter the extended reality (XR) space with its first XR headset. While the consumer launch is slated for March 2025, developers eager to get their hands on the device might not have to wait that long. According to a recent report by Business Insider, a developer version of…
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GeneralBeginnerSkild AI, a Pittsburgh-based startup, has secured a whopping $300 million in Series A funding. This impressive investment round was led by a heavyweight consortium including tech giants SoftBank Group and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ venture capital firm, Bezos Expeditions. Skild AI stands out from…
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GeneralBeginnerYouTube is introducing a new feature allowing users to flag and potentially remove videos that utilize AI-generated content replicating a person’s likeness or voice. This change targets “deepfakes,” a growing concern where AI technology creates convincing but entirely fabricated videos. The…
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BitcoinBeginnerThe German government resumed selling its Bitcoin holdings on July 12, following the return of previously transferred BTC to its Bitcoin wallet. According to Arkham blockchain data, the government executed multiple transactions, transferring a total of 3,200 Bitcoin across various platforms. These…
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GeneralBeginnerEuropean AI defense company Helsing has secured a massive $487 million in Series C funding, bolstering its capabilities to counter potential cyber and physical threats from Russia. The announcement came as NATO held its annual summit in Washington, D.C., where the Russian invasion of Ukraine is…
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GeneralBeginnerChristy Goldsmith Romero, the nominee to lead the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), has made waves in the crypto industry by expressing her belief that banks should be allowed to custody digital assets. This comes amidst ongoing debate about the regulation of cryptocurrency in the…
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GeneralBeginnerSecurity researchers at blockchain security platform Blockaid have uncovered a targeted attack against several DeFi (Decentralized Finance) applications. The attack appears to exploit vulnerabilities within Squarespace’s domain name system (DNS) registry. On July 11th, the first signs of trouble…
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GeneralBeginnerPortal, a platform focused on Web3 game distribution, has unveiled its new service, PortalPay. This crypto payment solution tackles a major hurdle for players – the incompatibility between various blockchain networks. Traditionally, accessing the features of a blockchain game requires connecting a…
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