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PS4 Is Approaching The End Of Its Life Cycle, CEO Confirms

May 25, 2018 03:19 am UTC| Technology

Rumors about a new generation of PlayStation consoles being revealed soon have been swirling around the web for months now and the companys CEO just added fuel to the fire. According to John Kodera, the PlayStation 4 is...

North Korea Is On The Attack, Targets Defectors With Malware

May 25, 2018 03:18 am UTC| Technology

North Korea gets its fair share of defectors thanks to its nature of being a country run by a dictator with a penchant for ruthless treatments of citizens. Many of these defectors have become well-known, and as a result,...

Nvidia Makes A Budget GPU That Is Useless To Crypto Miners But Decent For Gaming

May 25, 2018 03:17 am UTC| Technology

In an attempt to strike a balance between gamers and crypto miners, which have become one of its most lucrative consumer pools recently, Nvidia recently unveiled a new budget GPU. Its powerful enough to run most games at...

Instagram Adds Mute Feature To Clean Up User Feeds

May 25, 2018 03:16 am UTC| Technology

Since its founding, Instagram has basically allowed users feeds to get muddled up with posts from all followed accounts, which makes for a messy interface. Soon, this will change with the addition of a mute feature. It...

Fortnite Battle Royale Finally Gets Jetpacks And They Are Incredibly Risky To Use

May 25, 2018 03:15 am UTC| Technology

Jetpacks are finally available in Fornite Battle Royale after months of teasing. True to form, the new loot can be really fun to use, but it does come with several limitations. Players wont likely find much use for them...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Commerzbank and Thyssenkrupp Completes Deal Via Blockchain Platform

May 25, 2018 03:03 am UTC| Technology

As the development of blockchain technology continues to roll out, more and more institutions are adopting it into their system. And among these are the financial sector. Blockchain tech is viewed as a major catalyst for...

Report: Apple Settles With Volkswagen For Electric Self-Driving Cars Project

May 24, 2018 15:35 pm UTC| Technology Law

While Apple stays mum about their plans in producing electric self-driving vehicles, there have been several reports indicating that the Cupertino-based tech giant is not abandoning its efforts on this field. Most...

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Economy

BCA Research Warns Iran and Ukraine Ceasefires May Offer Limited Relief for Global Markets

BCA Research analysts have cautioned that potential ceasefires in both Iran and Ukraine may provide only temporary support for global financial markets, as investors could be underestimating ongoing geopolitical risks and...

Rising Airfares May Challenge Cruise Industry Growth Ahead of 2027 Booking Season

The cruise industry could face increasing pressure in 2027 if high airfare prices continue to climb, according to a recent Deutsche Bank research report. The study highlights how rising airline ticket costs are already...

Brazil Extends Fuel Subsidies and Tax Relief Measures Through July 2026 Amid Global Oil Market Volatility

Brazils government has announced a two-month extension of its fuel subsidy and tax relief measures, ensuring that support programs remain in place until July 31, 2026. The decision aims to protect consumers and businesses...

Kevin Warsh Faces Early Fed Test as Inflation Risks Challenge Rate-Cut Expectations

Bank of America (BofA) analysts believe incoming Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh could face a difficult policy environment as rising inflation and economic uncertainty complicate the outlook for U.S. interest rates....

US Launches New Trade Investigation Into Vietnam Over Intellectual Property Concerns

The United States has initiated a new trade investigation into Vietnams handling of intellectual property (IP) rights, a move that could eventually lead to additional tariffs on Vietnamese imports. The investigation,...

Politics

Trump to Launch America 250 Celebration Amid Concert Cancellations

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to headline the opening ceremony of a major event celebrating Americas 250th anniversary after several scheduled musical performers withdrew from the program, according to reports. The...

US Plans Faster Military Drawdown in Europe, NATO Allies Face Greater Defense Role

The United States is reportedly preparing to accelerate the reduction of its military presence across Europe, signaling a major shift in NATO defense strategy. According to a report published by Germanys Welt am Sonntag,...

US to Accelerate Troop Withdrawal from Europe, NATO Allies to Review Plans Next Month

The United States is reportedly preparing to speed up the withdrawal of its military personnel from bases across Europe, according to a report published by Germanys Welt am Sonntag. The newspaper cited an unnamed Pentagon...

Trump Adviser’s Investment in Thrive Capital Draws Scrutiny Over Federal Contracts

A senior adviser in President Donald Trumps administration is facing scrutiny after a report revealed his involvement in government contract matters connected to companies backed by a venture capital firm in which he held...

US Southern Command Chief Holds Rare Military Meeting With Cuban Officials at Guantanamo Bay

A rare high-level military meeting between the United States and Cuba took place at the perimeter of the U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay, marking a significant development in U.S.-Cuba relations amid growing...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

Technology

Nvidia and Microsoft to Launch AI-Powered Windows PCs at Computex 2026

Nvidia and Microsoft are reportedly preparing to introduce a new generation of Windows PCs powered by Nvidia-designed processors, marking a significant step in the evolution of AI-enabled personal computing. According to...

SoftBank to Invest €75 Billion in France AI Data Center Expansion by 2031

SoftBank Group (TYO: 9984) has announced plans to invest up to 75 billion ($87.5 billion) in France to develop and operate 5 gigawatts (GW) of artificial intelligence data center capacity, marking one of the largest AI...

Kentucky School District Secures $27 Million in Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Settlements

A Kentucky school district has secured nearly $27 million in settlements from major social media companies over allegations that their platforms contributed to a growing student mental health crisis. The financial details,...

MongoDB Q1 FY2027 Earnings Beat Expectations, Raises Full-Year Outlook

MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB) delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, fueled by growing demand for its database platform among enterprises and organizations developing artificial intelligence...

SpaceX IPO Could Become Largest in History with $1.8 Trillion Valuation Target

Elon Musks SpaceX is reportedly moving forward with plans for a historic initial public offering (IPO), targeting a valuation of at least $1.8 trillion. According to a Bloomberg News report citing sources familiar with the...