The story of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is one of frustration and deceit. According to a profile from FTX investors Sequoia Capital, Bankman-Fried created FTX out of frustration with other exchanges used by his crypto trading firm Alameda Research. However, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleges that FTX was
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Google’s foray into the smartwatch market was met with skepticism and uncertainty. With a history of abandoned projects, many questioned whether Google’s Pixel Watch would have a future. However, the debut of the Pixel Watch exceeded expectations, with some flaws expected for a first-gen product. It even surpassed Samsung to become the second-best selling wearable
Google has undeniably become one of the leading tech companies in the world, with its strategic focus on artificial intelligence (AI). As the highly anticipated arrival of the Pixel 8 nears, consumers are eagerly awaiting to witness how Google plans to integrate AI into our daily lives. With the company’s recent ventures into
New York City’s delivery workers have reason to celebrate as a judge has rejected a request by Uber, DoorDash, and Grubhub to block the city’s new minimum wage rules. This ruling by New York Acting Supreme Court Justice Nicholas Moyne ensures that the law will go into effect, mandating that gig workers be paid a
In a recent development, California Northern District Judge Jeffrey White has partially denied Apple’s request to dismiss a proposed federal class action lawsuit over Apple Pay. The lawsuit, filed by three credit unions, accuses Apple of violating the Sherman Anti-Trust Act by charging excessive processing fees and maintaining an exclusionary approach towards other digital wallet
Netflix is teaming up with Capcom to bring back the popular action series Devil May Cry in a new animated form. The announcement was made during Netflix’s Drop 01 animation event, where it was revealed that Adi Shankar, known for his work on Netflix’s adaptation of Castlevania, will serve as the showrunner. Studio Mir will
In an era dominated by evolving technology, it seems only fitting that our favorite classic board games receive a modern makeover. Mattel, the renowned toy manufacturer, has unveiled Pictionary Vs. AI, a reinvention of the popular visual guessing game. This latest iteration incorporates artificial intelligence and computer vision, aiming to revolutionize the way players engage
After enduring a grueling 140-day work stoppage, it appears that the Hollywood writers strike may finally be reaching its conclusion. In a significant development, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) revealed on Sunday night that it has reached a “tentative agreement” with major Hollywood studios regarding crucial issues such as pay and working conditions. In
Capcom has quietly announced the release date for Resident Evil Village on iOS and iPadOS. The highly anticipated game is set to be released on October 30th, according to a page for the iOS and iPadOS versions of Village and the Resident Evil 4 remake. This announcement comes after Gematsu reported that Capcom had announced
Before receiving my first Alexa-enabled smart display as a Christmas gift in 2019, I had reservations about the device. The idea of having a camera inside an Amazon device raised privacy concerns, and I was hesitant to trust it. However, the circumstances changed drastically when my mom fell ill during the pandemic. My mom has