China’s Bitcoin mining industry has staged a massive comeback despite the country’s 2021 crypto ban. The country now ranks third globally in mining activity, driven by cheap electricity and available infrastructure.
The Windows 10 security situation just got much more serious. New data from Dell shows twice as many users are stuck on the outdated OS than previously estimated. Microsoft’s Windows 11 push appears to be failing completely.
Microsoft appears to be making good on its 10-year Call of Duty promise to Nintendo. Sledgehammer Games job listings specifically mention Switch experience, hinting at COD 2027 development for Nintendo’s next console. This would mark the series’ return to Nintendo platforms after a 14-year absence.
Oracle is becoming the poster child for AI infrastructure risks according to Morgan Stanley. The investment bank warns the company’s financial liabilities could nearly triple over three years, making it the weakest hyperscaler. Credit default swap prices suggest growing concern about Oracle’s balloo
USB-A has been the standard since 1996, but USB-C delivers up to 240W of power and 120Gb/s speeds. The reversible design alone makes the upgrade worthwhile. Why are we still clinging to outdated ports?
The AI chip market is exploding, and these 10 semiconductor startups are positioning themselves to compete with or complement Nvidia’s dominance. From edge computing to optical interconnects, they’re tackling different pieces of the $4 trillion AI infrastructure opportunity.
US Bancorp is piloting its own stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain, with executives calling the ability to freeze assets “particularly appealing.” This represents a major shift from crypto’s original vision of censorship-resistant money toward bank-controlled infrastructure.
Baobab Ventures has launched a $15 million fund specifically for AI projects, focusing on pre-seed and seed technical teams. Founder Stijn Reina, who previously invested in Revolut and ElevenLabs, says the fund will provide hands-on operator experience to help startups navigate the accelerated AI la
Fortune 500 companies are eliminating tens of thousands of positions across multiple sectors. The cuts come as businesses cite AI investment, corporate restructuring, and economic pressures including tariffs.
S&P Global Ratings has downgraded Tether’s stability assessment to rock bottom. The rating agency highlights risky reserves, lack of transparency, and growing exposure to volatile assets like Bitcoin. This raises serious questions about the world’s largest stablecoin’s safety.
