Miami-specific crypto could 'revolutionize the way governments are funded': Mayor Suarez
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez explained on Monday that MiamiCoin, a city-specific cryptocurrency, is a model that could “revolutionize the way governments are funded in the future.”
Elon Musk donates $50M to Inspiration4's St. Jude fundraiser
Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, chipped in $50 million for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital to help it exceed Inspiration4’s $200 million fundraising goal.
TikTok maker caps screen time for youths in China
In the latest move to curb screen time for younger Chinese users, ByteDance Ltd., the maker of the hit short-video mobile app TikTok, said that it would restrict access to Douyin, the Chinese version of the app, to 40 minutes a day for users under 14 years old.
TikTok maker caps screen time for youths in China
In the latest move to curb screen time for younger Chinese users, ByteDance Ltd., the maker of the hit short-video mobile app TikTok, said that it would restrict access to Douyin, the Chinese version of the app, to 40 minutes a day for users under 14 years old.
Apple, Google block Alexei Navalny’s app in act of ‘political censorship’
Apple and Google stand accused of “political censorship” after the companies removed an app created by imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny under pressure from the Kremlin.
DOJ: Former US intel personnel fined $1.68M for providing hacking services to foreign gov
Three former intelligence employees agreed with the The U.S. Department of Justice to pay $1.68 million for offering hacking services to a United Arab Emirates company.
SpaceX's 1st tourists homeward bound after 3 days in orbit
A SpaceX capsule carrying four space tourists aimed for a splashdown off the Florida coast Saturday evening.
Goldman's new ETF targets next tech generation
Goldman Sachs Asset Management on Thursday announced a new equity ETF called the Goldman Sachs Future Tech Leaders Equity ETF (GTEK).
Florida free speech law sees support from 11 states as Alabama joins legal fight against Big Tech
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined 10 other attorneys general in submitting an appeal in support of what Marshall describes as a Florida “free speech law under assault by Big Tech.”
Lawmakers scrutinize Facebook after revealing report on Instagram’s negative impact on teens
Facebook is again receiving bipartisan criticism from lawmakers following a report showing the tech giant is aware of Instagram’s negative impact on teenagers’ mental health.
HBO offers 50% discount to subscribers after Amazon Prime exit
WarnerMedia-owned HBO will offer a sizable discount to current and former subscribers following the cable network’s exit from Amazon Prime Video’s Channels platform, the company said Friday.
Apple tracking political fights over Texas abortion law, immigration policy: reports
Apple executives signaled to employees this week that they plan to take an active role in discussions on key political issues that have roiled Capitol Hill in recent weeks, including the fight over Texas’ abortion law and current U.S. immigration policy under the Biden administration.
Facebook defends efforts to combat human trafficking, crime after report detailing 'inadequate' action
Facebook spokesman Andy Stone on Thursday defended the tech giant's commitment to preventing harm.
Inspiration4 leader places first-ever sports bet from space
SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission commander Jared Isaacman made even more history Thursday night when he placed the first-ever official sports wagers from space.
Microsoft scraps some passwords: Here's what that means for you
The tech giant created a passwordless sign-in for users, meaning they will no longer need to enter a password in order to gain entry into a Microsoft account.
British Airways flies carbon-neutral flight powered by recycled cooking oil
British Airways announced Wednesday that it had flown its first-ever passenger flight to be powered directly by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Nearly a dozen US senators condemn Google's 'egregious abuse' of 'market power' to silence pro-life ads
Eleven U.S. senators sent a letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai condemning his company's "egregious abuse" of its "enormous market power" in silencing pro-life ads promoting abortion pill reversal treatment while allowing abortion providers to advertise abortion pills.
GM extends EV Bolt production halt to mid-October
General Motors Co (GM.N) said on Thursday it will extend a shutdown of a Michigan assembly plant to mid-October following a new recall of its Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles over battery issues after 12 reported fires.
Senators to investigate Facebook after WSJ report on Instagram's negative effect on mental health
Senators are taking steps to investigate Facebook following reports that it knew Instagram, the company's photo-sharing app, has a negative effect on teens' mental health.
HBO to lose 5M subscribers after exiting Amazon Prime: report
HBO lost approximately five million subscribers this week after the streaming service was removed from Amazon Prime Video’s channels platform, according to a report Wednesday.


















