US Scraps Excise Tax Proposal on Bitcoin Mining After Biden Refuses to Slash Crypto Taxes
Earlier this month, the US’ Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) floated a proposal to have Bitcoin miners pay a tax equal to 30 percent of the total e…
May 2023
The Importance of Microsoft’s 5-Point Blueprint for Public Governance of AI
In the rapidly evolving world of AI, whom should we trust to govern its use? Microsoft presents intriguing answers in its "Governing AI: A Bluep…
China to Send First Civilian Into Space on Tuesday as Part of Crewed Mission to Its Space Station
China will send its first civilian astronaut into space as part of a crewed mission to the Tiangong space station on Tuesday, its Manned Space Agency…
Google Removes 'Slavery Simulator' Game From Play Store After Racism Outcry in Brazil
Google has removed a Portuguese-language game that allowed players to trade and torture Black virtual "slaves" while strategising to block …
Tesla Under Germany's Scanner After Report Says Firm Failed to Protect Data From Customers, Employees
German authorities have serious indications of possible data protection violations by Tesla, Handelsblatt newspaper reported on Thursday, citing the …
New HP and Sonos Devices Accentuate the Ultimate Home Office Workstation
Every six months or so, I re-evaluate the configuration of my home office workstation for improvements and enhancements. Admittedly, my specific requ…
Tecno Camon 20, Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G Specifications Confirmed Ahead of Launch in India
Tecno Camon 20 and Camon 20 Pro 5G specifications and features have been revealed by the company, days ahead of their debut in India. Both phones are…
ChatGPT’s Arrival on iPhone Sparks Reprise of Privacy Concerns
Since OpenAI introduced ChatGPT, privacy advocates have warned consumers about the potential threat to privacy posed by generative AI apps. The arriv…
2024 and How the Coming CPU War Is Likely To Play Out
A seismic shift in the PC industry looms as giants like AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm make strides to revolutionize the way machines operate, keeping pace…
Instagram Back Up After Global Outage Hits Over 1,80,000 Users; Company Blames ‘Technical Issue’
"Earlier today, a technical issue caused some people to have trouble accessing Instagram. We resolved the issue as quickly as possible for every…
Vivo V29 Lite Specifications Leaked; Could House 5,000 mAh Battery: Details
Vivo V29 Lite is reportedly in the works. The handset is speculated to debut soon in the global market as well as the Indian market. While the compan…
AMD Could Rescue the Windows Thin and Light Laptop Market from Apple
The AMD Ryzen 7 7840U laptop chip is touted to outperform Apple's M2. Could this be the much-needed boost for the Windows laptop industry? The re…
Poly Voyager 60 Series Earbuds Provide a Premium Audio Experience
The Poly Voyager 60 Series Earbuds offer an unparalleled audio experience that is ideal for enterprise and remote workers, as well as for personal en…
Google Taking Pre-Orders for Its First Foldable Phone
Google is coming to the foldable market late -- although not as late as Apple, which doesn't have a foldable yet -- but it's taking advantage…
Telly Offers Half-Million Free 55-Inch 4K TVs, Advertisers To Pick Up Tab
At the center of the model is a dual-screen smart TV developed by Telly. One screen is a 55-inch 4K HDR Home Theater Television Display divided from …
Fixing the Market Demand Problem With Generative AI
In the face of economic hardship, companies are engaging in price wars to stay competitive, often at the risk of business survival. Traditional deman…
New Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino ‘Inspired’ by Elon Musk’s Vision, Says Will Work to Transform App
Newly appointed Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino said in a tweet on Saturday that she has been inspired by owner Elon Musk's vision to create a bright…
Canon PowerShot V10 Compact Camera With Vertical Grip Launched in India: Price, Specifications
Canon PowerShot V10 was launched in India on Thursday. The compact digital camera claims to be the 'content creation powerhouse' and an ideal…
DOJ, Five Eyes Nations Unite To Dismantle Russian Cyber-Espionage Network
The U.S. Department of Justice has another feather in its cyberwarfare cap after taking down the cybercrime network of Turla, a criminal gang linked …
Google Fined RUB 3 Million in Russia Over YouTube Videos on LGBT Propaganda: Reports
A Russian court fined Alphabet's Google RUB 3 million (nearly Rs. 31 lakh) on Thursday for failing to delete YouTube videos it said promoted &quo…
Calix Doubles Down on Genuine Industry Standards
The primary benefit of adhering to industry standards is that it ensures interoperability. Calix leverages several independent guidelines to ensure t…
India Post to Soon Onboard ONDC Platform, Signs MoU With CAIT
India Post on Tuesday inked a pact with the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) and Tripta Technologies for providing logistics support to smal…
Are Mainframes an Indicator of Banking Reliability?
There is a decent chance that banks using mainframes prioritize low risk, while banks that do not may be more willing to take unreasonable risks. Wit…
Binance Crypto Exchange Resumes Bitcoin Withdrawals After Large Volumes Led to Two Pauses in a Day
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance halted bitcoin withdrawals on Monday for the second time in a day, citing large volumes. http://dlvr.it/SnhYjL
Samsung Galaxy S23 to Launch in New Lemon Finish in India Soon
Samsung has announced a new colour variant of the Samsung Galaxy S23 in India. The handset will be available in the latest Lime colour version later …
Could Bartenders Close the Growing Tech Skills Gap in Cybersecurity?
Some industry researchers suggest that hiring cybersecurity talent from non-traditional backgrounds, like bartenders or schoolteachers, is an ideal o…
Israel Seized Binance Crypto Accounts to 'Thwart' Islamic State, Claims Document
Israel has seized around 190 crypto accounts at crypto exchange Binance since 2021, including two it said were linked to Islamic State and dozens of …
Study Finds EV Battery Replacement Rare, Most Covered by Warranty
"EV batteries are exceeding original expectations because the battery management systems are more sophisticated than most people realize, and ea…
Clickbait News Sites Turn to AI for Content
A new generation of clickbait websites populated with content written by AI software is on the way, according to a new report. The proliferation of t…
EV Lessons Learned From 4 Years as a Jaguar I-Pace Owner
I enjoyed this car more than any other car I've driven, and I've driven many cars, including exotics. But the death of my I-Pace showcases se…
Elon Musk Says Twitter Will Roll Out Per-Article Payment Plan for Media Publishers
Elon Musk on Saturday announced a plan for his Twitter platform to allow media publishers to charge users on a per-article basis with a single click.…