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Beyond LLMs: Stepping Stones, Not Destinations
Large language models (LLMs) have taken the world by storm, churning out impressive feats of text generation and comprehension. However, a chorus of experts is emerging, cautioning against overhyping LLMs as the sole path forward for artificial intelligen...
iPhone Home Screen Gets Personal Makeover with iOS 18
Apple’s iOS 18 update, unveiled earlier this week at WWDC, brings a wave of customization options to the iPhone home screen. Most notably, Apple is introducing a new feature that allows users to apply a dark tint to app icons, creating a more unified and...
Meme Stocks Tumble as GameStop Continues Slide
The “meme stock” frenzy that captivated retail investors in 2021 appears to be fading, with stocks like GameStop (GME) and related cryptocurrencies experiencing a steep decline. GameStop’s share price has plunged a staggering 60% in recent weeks, dragging...
ZkSync Unveils Token Airdrop for Early Users
Popular Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution ZkSync is preparing to distribute its native token, zk, through an airdrop program. The announcement comes after the project’s successful token generation event (TGE) earlier this week. This distribution of ZkSync...
Base TVL Climbs to $8 Billion, Solidifying Lead After OP Mainnet Win
Base, a layer-2 scaling solution for the Ethereum blockchain, has experienced a meteoric rise in total value locked (TVL), reaching $8 billion just days after surpassing Optimism’s OP Mainnet. This surge signifies Base’s growing dominance within the Ether...
Dubai’s Amelia Shakes Up Cocktail Scene with New Menu
Trendy Dubai restaurant and lounge Amelia Dubai has unveiled a new cocktail menu, inviting guests on a journey of discovery through innovative mixology. Launched on June 5th, the menu boasts a diverse selection of 24 handcrafted cocktails and four enticin...
Formula One Awards First AI-Designed Trophy at Montreal Grand Prix
History was made this weekend at the Formula One Grand Prix in Montreal as the winner, yet to be determined, will hoist the first-ever trophy designed with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). This innovative collaboration between Formula One and Ama...
M3 MacBook Air Joins Apple’s Refurbished Ranks, Yet Trails New on Amazon
Apple enthusiasts seeking a bargain on the latest M3-powered MacBook Air might be surprised to learn a brand new model can be found cheaper elsewhere. While Apple recently began offering refurbished M3 MacBook Airs on their online store, the price tag doe...
Spanish Online Gambling Booms in First Quarter of 2024
Spain’s online gambling market kicked off 2024 with a flourish, according to recent data released by the Directorate-General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ). Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR), a key industry metric that tracks the total wagered minus winni...
China’s Crypto Fraud Conviction Ignites Regulatory Debate
China’s foray into regulating the burgeoning cryptocurrency market has taken a landmark step with its first-ever criminal conviction for crypto fraud. The case, which saw a man sentenced to four and a half years in prison for soliciting funds for a fake b...
Hack Targets Big Names on TikTok
Popular social media platform TikTok is in damage control mode after a cyberattack compromised the accounts of prominent brands and celebrities, according to a BBC report. The exact number of affected accounts and the nature of the data breached remain un...
Russia Embraces Crypto Mining, Industrial Classification Looms
Russia’s Ministry of Finance has taken a significant step towards integrating cryptocurrency mining into the country’s economic landscape. In a recent announcement, the ministry officially recognized the practice, potentially paving the way for its classi...
Ethereum Enthusiasts Convene in Brussels to Discuss Regulation, Scalability, and L3s
The Ethereum community descended upon Brussels, Belgium, for the seventh iteration of EthCC, a conference dedicated to exploring the future of the Ethereum blockchain platform. This year’s gathering focused on three key areas:the evolving regulatory lands...
Dell Races Past Nvidia in 2024, Fuelled by AI Push
Dell Technologies has emerged as a surprise leader in the AI hardware race, with its stock price surging past long-time champion Nvidia this year. As of May 30th, 2024, Dell shares boasted a staggering 127% year-to-date increase, dwarfing Nvidia’s gains....
AMD Unveils Roadmap for Next-Gen AI Processors, Paves Way for Faster Innovation
In a move designed to accelerate the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, chipmaker AMD revealed plans for its next generation of AI-focused processors. The announcement, made public last week, detailed the upcoming MI3...