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The AI companion app Dot, designed to act as a digital friend and confidante, is officially shutting down. Its creators announced on Friday that the service will remain available until October 5, allowing users to download their personal data before operations cease. A Short-Lived Vision for AI Companionship Launched in 2024 by co-founders Sam Whitmore…
Common Sense Media, a nonprofit focused on children’s media safety, released its latest risk assessment of Google’s Gemini AI on Friday, raising red flags for parents and educators. While Gemini clearly identifies itself as a computer rather than a friend — a feature meant to prevent delusional thinking in vulnerable teens — the AI still…
The Tron network is preparing for a landmark change, as founder Justin Sun confirmed a 60% fee reduction—the largest in the network’s history. The new fee structure will take effect on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 8 PM ET (5:30 AM IST), signaling a bold step to strengthen Tron’s competitiveness in the blockchain space. On…
India’s economy expanded at an annual rate of 7.8% in the April–June quarter, outperforming forecasts and reaffirming its position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy. The surge was driven by robust performance in manufacturing, construction, and services, even as concerns over U.S. tariffs and currency weakness loom. Strong Sectoral Momentum The manufacturing sector grew 7.7%,…
YouTube and Fox announced Friday that they reached a new distribution agreement, keeping Fox News, Fox Sports, and other Fox channels available to YouTube TV subscribers. The deal came after tense negotiations that raised concerns of potential channel blackouts during the peak of college football season. Extension Averted Major Sports Blackout Earlier this week, YouTube…
Chainlink (LINK) has reached a significant milestone, becoming the first oracle and interoperability platform to secure ISO 27001 certification and a SOC 2 Type 1 attestation, verified by Deloitte & Touche LLP. This recognition covers Chainlink’s Price Feeds, SmartData, including Proof of Reserve and Net Asset Value, as well as its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP)….
Nasdaq-listed real estate asset manager Caliber is making waves in the crypto world. The company’s Board has officially approved a pioneering digital asset treasury (DAT) strategy focused on acquiring and staking LINK, the native cryptocurrency of the Chainlink protocol. This move signals a strong push toward institutional adoption of digital assets within corporate treasuries. Caliber’s…
South Korea has officially stepped into the corporate Bitcoin treasury arena with the launch of Bitplanet, a newly rebranded financial firm set to deploy $40 million into Bitcoin (BTC) purchases. Announced at Bitcoin Asia 2025, the move positions Bitplanet as the country’s first institutional-grade Bitcoin treasury, signaling a broader shift toward digital asset adoption. Paul…
Massachusetts-based fusion startup Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has raised $863 million in fresh funding from an elite group of investors including Nvidia, Google, and Breakthrough Energy Ventures, reinforcing its position as the world’s most capitalized private fusion company. Fusion Power’s Growing Investor Appeal CFS has now raised nearly $3 billion, surpassing all competitors in the…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday warned that China could face significantly higher tariffs if it restricts exports of rare-earth magnets, a critical component for America’s manufacturing sector. Speaking at the White House after a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, Trump stated, “They have to give us magnets, if they don’t give…