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2024

Meta Plans To Ask Facebook And Instagram Users In Europe If They Want Ads

Meta Platforms plans to give European users of Instagram and Facebook the option of receiving what it says are “less personalized ads,” a concession to regulators that risks hitting the company’s revenue in one of its largest markets, The Wall Street Journal reported.

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Bitcoin Hits Record High of $85K

Bitcoin has surged to a record high of $85,000, adding nearly $20,000 in just a week following the U.S. elections. As cryptocurrencies gain momentum, major tech stocks like Apple, NVIDIA, and Amazon lag, with only Tesla showing growth thanks to its Bitcoin holdings. Gold also saw a decline, suggesting a potential shift from traditional assets to digital currency. Additionally, the

FTX Is Suing Binance To Recover Nearly $1.8 Billion

The estate of now-defunct crypto exchange FTX has filed a lawsuit against Binance and its former CEO Changpeng Zhao in a bid to recover $1.76 billion, The Verge reported.  FTX alleges these funds were fraudulently transferred to Binance, Zhao, and other Binance executives in July 2021 as part of a shares repurchase with FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried. According to the

Apple’s Future Hinges On Smaller Bets

Apple may never find another product with as much revenue potential as the iPhone, but it can still thrive with several new Apple Watch - or iPad-level businesses. For years, Apple Inc. watchers, customers and investors have been fixated on the same question: What is the company’s next blockbuster product? Bloomberg reported.

iPhones In Police Custody Reportedly Reboot Themselves

Apple iPhones stored for forensic examination are allegedly rebooting themselves, making it difficult for police to get the info they need, PCMag reported. The reports come from a document put together by Detroit Law enforcement officials and obtained by 404 Media. After the mysterious reboots, the devices supposedly enter what is called the Before First Unlock (BFU) state. This makes

Pocketpair Says Nintendo And Pokémon Company Seek $65K In Damages

Nintendo and the Pokémon Company are seeking approximately $65,700 in compensation from their lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair. In a press release, the studio issued on Friday, Nintendo and the Pokémon Company want ¥5 million each (plus late fees), for a total of ¥10 million or $65,700 in damages, Engadget reported.

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ChatGPT Simplifies Access with New Chat.com Domain

OpenAI has acquired the domain Chat.com for a reported $15.5 million, making it more straightforward for users to access ChatGPT directly. This move has sparked speculation of a possible rebrand to make ChatGPT more competitive with significant rivals like Google. Acquiring this concise, memorable domain aligns with trends in AI branding to enhance accessibility and user trust. Subscribe to the