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Samsung’s new budget phone costs $50 more despite downgrades
Samsung's new budget phone costs $50 more than its predecessor while offering fewer features and lower specs. The price hike comes as the company faces tough competition in the affordable smartphone market.
Read full story →EverQuest Legends is a powerful nostalgia machine
EverQuest Legends lets players relive the classic MMO through a new mobile game that captures the original's magic. The game brings back the dungeon-crawling adventure that defined early online gaming for a new generation.
Read full story →Bungie hit with ‘significant’ layoffs after ending Destiny 2
Bungie laid off a large portion of its workforce after shutting down development on Destiny 2. The gaming studio cited financial pressures and restructuring as reasons for the cuts. This marks a major shift for the company known for the long-running franchise.
Read full story →Get MacBooks at a Prime Day discount before Apple’s new price hikes kick in
Apple will hike MacBook prices soon, so Amazon Prime Day offers your last chance to grab discounts. The exact timing of the price increases remains unclear, but deals are available now.
Read full story →How the World Cup became a US streaming success story
The World Cup is thriving on American streaming platforms, drawing record viewership numbers. US broadcasters found a winning strategy by making matches easily accessible online, turning soccer into a mainstream sport for younger audiences.
Read full story →Slate’s electric truck: all the news about the ultra-minimal EV
Slate's new electric truck strips away almost everything to bare essentials, making it radically cheaper and simpler than competitors. The ultra-minimal design focuses purely on function over features, appealing to budget-conscious buyers and those seeking no-frills utility.
Read full story →Oppo’s Bubble selfie screen is crying out for Qi2
Oppo's new selfie camera hides under a bubble-shaped screen that pops up when needed. The phone would benefit from Qi2 wireless charging, but Oppo hasn't added it yet.
Read full story →BYOK is my new go-to distraction-free writing tool
A new writing tool called BYOK helps users focus by removing distractions. It's gaining traction among people who want cleaner, simpler alternatives to traditional word processors.
Read full story →Upgrade your home with Prime Day deals for $40 or less
Amazon Prime Day is offering home upgrades for under $40, including smart devices, cleaning tools, and kitchen gadgets at steep discounts. The deals are available for limited time during the sales event.
Read full story →Here are all of the Apple price hikes
Apple has raised prices on its products, affecting customers across its device lineup. The increases reflect higher manufacturing costs and inflation pressures the company faces globally.
Read full story →Traders Predict More Pain for Bitcoin and Ethereum After Monthly Drops Above 20%
Bitcoin hit its lowest price in nearly two years this week, with traders betting the losses will continue. Both Bitcoin and Ethereum dropped over 20% this month, signaling more downside ahead for the struggling cryptocurrencies.
Read full story →South Korean authorities fine Bithumb $136K over sharing user information overseas
Bithumb, South Korea's largest crypto exchange, was fined $136,000 for illegally sharing user data with foreign exchanges. Authorities found the company breached data protection laws by transferring customer information overseas without proper safeguards.
Read full story →BlackBerry is making a massive comeback as an 'uncrashable' software layer for AI and robotics
BlackBerry stock surged after beating earnings forecasts, as the company pivots to supply "uncrashable" software for AI and robotics systems. This shift positions the once-failed phone maker to capitalize on booming automation industries.
Read full story →General Intuition raises $2.3B on bet that video games can train AI agents for the real world
AI startup General Intuition secured $320 million to train artificial intelligence using video game footage. The company believes gameplay data teaches AI to think more like humans, potentially creating smarter real-world machines.
Read full story →Parker Conrad knows which employees are worth their AI spend and says Rippling can help you, too
Rippling CEO Parker Conrad warns that some employees waste thousands on AI tools yearly, sometimes spending $30,000 annually on subscriptions like Claude. His company now offers software to track which AI tools actually boost worker productivity, helping businesses cut unnecessary spending.
Read full story →Google Finance gets a dedicated app for Android
Google Finance is launching a dedicated Android app with real-time stock data, watchlists, and live financial news. The app includes an AI feature called "Key Moments" that explains why stock prices change.
Read full story →Strategy has a 10-month cash runway for dividends, but retail investors are losing faith
STRC, a income fund marketed as stable at $100, has plummeted and lost investor confidence. The fund has only 10 months of cash left to pay dividends before facing potential cuts.
Read full story →Bitcoin drops to $58K on high US PCE inflation as trader sees 'manipulation'
Bitcoin plunged to $58K after US inflation hit three-year highs, triggering $600 million in hourly crypto liquidations. Some traders blame the decline on market manipulation rather than economic data alone.
Read full story →Quant fund says bitcoin is near a major inflection point as rare onchain signals align
A major cryptocurrency fund says Bitcoin is poised for a big move, with four technical indicators rarely seen together all pointing toward a major shift in price direction.
Read full story →Vodacom-owned company sued in the United States for fraud and breach of contract
A Vodacom subsidiary faces fraud and breach of contract charges in Texas over unpaid executive compensation. Two headhunted executives are suing the company for allegedly breaking pay agreements. The case is being heard in the Eastern District of Texas.
Read full story →Bitcoin tumbles to new multi-year low of $58,000, but a short-squeeze setup emerges
Bitcoin dropped to $58,000, a multi-year low, but too many traders are betting on further falls. This overcrowding could trigger a sharp rebound as short positions get squeezed.
Read full story →Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin: planning for inheritance
Bitcoin owners should create inheritance plans to help their families access digital assets after death. Without proper planning, relatives may lose access to wallets and funds permanently.
Read full story →Why Wall Street values some crypto firms for AI power, not just crypto
Some crypto companies are seeing stock gains based on AI infrastructure potential rather than cryptocurrency assets alone. Galaxy Digital's recent surge illustrates Wall Street's shift toward valuing tech capabilities in the sector.
Read full story →Story Protocol rebrands to DATA Foundation in AI pivot
Story Protocol rebranded to DATA Foundation to supply AI companies with licensed training data as they exhaust publicly available internet content. The shift targets the growing shortage of quality data needed to build new AI models.
Read full story →Netris raises $15M Series A from a16z to help AI neoclouds go live faster
Netris secured $15M in funding from Andreessen Horowitz to speed up how AI cloud operators launch their networks. The startup's software runs on network switches to streamline deployment for emerging cloud providers.
Read full story →Trump admin bars Polestar from selling its new EVs in the US
The Trump administration blocked Chinese-owned Polestar from selling electric vehicles in the US by refusing it a special trade exemption. The ban affects the Swedish-branded carmaker's operations in America's EV market.
Read full story →Apple raises Mac and iPad prices, spares iPhone for now
Apple hiked prices on MacBook Air and Pro models, plus iPad Air and Pro versions, but kept iPhone costs steady. The increases reflect rising manufacturing expenses.
Read full story →Bitcoin likely to fall another 30% to $44,000 by year-end, prominent BTC miner says
A veteran bitcoin miner predicts the cryptocurrency could drop 30% to $44,000 by year-end, pointing to a technical indicator that historically precedes market bottoms by six months. Strategy's valuation metric has fallen to levels last seen before previous price recoveries.
Read full story →What’s Next — Harambee CTO Kuben Nair on the role of AI in the workplace
Harambee's technology chief says AI will reshape how people work, based on new research with Bridgespan Group. The study explores both opportunities and risks as businesses adopt AI tools. Nair warns that companies must prepare workers now to stay competitive.
Read full story →Bitcoin Plummets Lower as Strategy's STRC Dives Further From $100 Mark
Bitcoin dropped to nearly $58,000 after Strategy's STRC preferred shares hit record lows, dragging the broader crypto market down with it. The selloff suggests investor concerns about the tech stocks linked to digital assets are spreading.
Read full story →Strange shift in iPhone contract prices in South Africa
iPhone contract prices in South Africa have jumped much faster than cash prices over the past decade, flipping the typical relationship between the two payment options. This means buying on contract has become surprisingly expensive compared to paying upfront.
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TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 early bird pricing expires in two days, offering savings up to $190. Over 1,000 founders and investors attend. Register now before June 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Read full story →Apple announces global price increases on many products
Apple is raising prices on many products worldwide, citing economic pressures. The company acknowledged customers won't like the move but says it's working on solutions to offset the impact.
Read full story →Trump admin proposes axing brake-pedal requirement for AVs in a boost for Tesla
The Trump administration wants to eliminate the mandatory brake pedal for fully self-driving cars, a change that could help Tesla's driverless vehicle plans. The Department of Transportation made the proposal for vehicles designed to operate without human control.
Read full story →Kraken sues crypto derivatives firm PowerTrade over 'misappropriated' funds claim
Kraken is suing crypto derivatives firm PowerTrade for allegedly flipping a $6 million credit into a $2 million debt through unauthorized account "corrections" on old, settled trades.
Read full story →Adobe acquires image and video enhancement tool maker Topaz Labs
Adobe is buying Topaz Labs, a maker of AI-powered image and video enhancement software. The company plans to weave Topaz's tools into its existing Creative Cloud apps like Photoshop and Premiere Pro.
Read full story →Here’s what happened in crypto today
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Read full story →CoinDesk 20 performance update: AAVE gains 10.1% as index rises
Aave leads gains with a 10.1% jump as the CoinDesk 20 index climbs. Bitcoin Cash also surged 5.8%, making both tokens among the week's strongest performers in the crypto market.
Read full story →SBI to acquire Bitbank in $289M deal creating Japan's biggest crypto exchange
Japan's biggest bank SBI is buying crypto exchange Bitbank for $289 million, betting on blockchain's future. The deal lets SBI offer crypto trading, digital currencies, and tokenization services under one roof, expanding its fintech reach.
Read full story →Capitec leaving South African banking giants behind
Capitec is racing past South Africa's traditional banking rivals with much faster growth, according to veteran stockbroker David Shapiro. The bank's expansion outpaces legacy competitors significantly.
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