Micron has suddenly become one of the world’s most important stocks
Micron's earnings showed strong demand for memory chips used in AI systems and data centers. The company's stock movements now materially affect major indices, making it one of the world's most important stocks.
Can Qualcomm actually compete with Nvidia? Inside its bold data-center gamble.
Qualcomm is developing ARM-based custom processors for data centers, with Meta committing to purchase chips for AI infrastructure. The company is pursuing a $40 billion transformation to design chips optimized for specific workloads and reduce dependence on Nvidia's GPUs.
Microsoft adds another year to Windows 10 extended update program
Microsoft extended Windows 10 support by one year to October 2025, pushing the final deadline back from October 2024. Approximately 25 percent of PCs worldwide still run Windows 10, making the extension necessary to give more users time to upgrade to Windows 11.
Patronus AI lands $50M to build ‘digital worlds’ that stress-test AI agents
Patronus AI created virtual environments designed to stress-test AI agents, securing $50 million in funding. Ex-Meta researchers founded the startup to address customer demand for AI system validation before deployment.
Why Palantir’s stock is having its worst month in years — even in the midst of an AI boom
Palantir's stock has fallen more than 30% since June began, reaching a new 52-week low. The decline occurs amid strong performance in AI stocks and favorable broader market conditions.
Bitcoin options traders hedge downside as uncertainty lingers, Anchorage says
Bitcoin options traders are increasing purchases of downside protection contracts, indicating expectations for volatility without predicting severe losses. This defensive positioning reflects uncertainty about near-term price movements while maintaining moderate risk parameters.
FCC may kill $2B program that connects schools and libraries to Internet
The FCC chair is proposing to eliminate a $2 billion program that funds broadband internet connections for schools and libraries, citing concerns about excessive screen time among children. Critics argue this framing overreaches the agency's authority and misrepresents the program's purpose of providing digital access to educational resources.
Polymarket says hackers stole users’ funds
Hackers stole funds from Polymarket users through a third-party breach, prompting the prediction market platform to issue refunds to affected customers. The company has not disclosed the amount stolen or the number of users impacted by the security incident.
OpenAI says employees moving beyond chat to agents
AI agents that autonomously execute multi-step tasks are being developed by OpenAI employees, moving beyond simple conversational interfaces. These systems can reason through complex workflows over multiple steps without requiring constant human direction at each stage.
Bitcoin may fall lower but BTC power-law frames crash to $58K as ‘normal’
Bitcoin fell to $58,000, which aligns with historical patterns predicted by the power-law model for the cryptocurrency. Futures traders anticipate the price could decline further from this level during the boom-bust cycle.
Notion Mail is shutting down
Notion Mail is shutting down. The company will discontinue the email service on March 31, 2025.
Xbox follows Apple with price increases
Xbox console prices are increasing due to memory and storage costs that have more than doubled. Microsoft joins Apple in raising prices to offset climbing component expenses.
JPMorgan names Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh co-presidents as longtime exec Marianne Lake exits
JPMorgan Chase appointed Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh as co-presidents while Marianne Lake departed the bank. The two executives are now positioned as potential successors to CEO Jamie Dimon.
Spain will require carriers to keep mobile networks live during power outages
Spain's mobile carriers must now maintain network service for a minimum of four hours during power outages. They will achieve this through backup power systems that support their infrastructure during electrical failures.
Coinbase-Backed Ethereum Network Base Recovers After Block Production Issue
Block production on the Ethereum network Base halted for over two hours due to a technical glitch before resuming normally. The outage occurred prior to a scheduled network upgrade that was set to deploy.
Rosen Law Firm Launches Probe Into MicroStrategy
Rosen Law Firm is investigating whether Strategy and its executives made misleading statements about business operations, Bitcoin treasury strategy, and profitability risks. The firm is inviting investors who purchased the company's securities to participate in a potential class action lawsuit.
African Bank’s transformation comes at a cost
African Bank appointed interim CEO Zweli Manyathi to lead a turnaround strategy involving tough decisions in a challenging market. The repositioning includes new leadership changes intended to improve customer service over the next six months.
Polestar won't be able to sell its cars in the US next year
Polestar will be unable to sell vehicles in the United States starting next year due to regulatory compliance issues. The automaker had shifted some production to the US but faces barriers to continuing domestic sales operations.
Notion killing Skiff-influenced email app since most users use AI agents instead
Notion is discontinuing its email app after discovering most users relied on AI agents to manage their inboxes rather than the app itself. The company plans to refocus development efforts on agent-based inbox management tools instead.
Vodacom bundles Amazon Prime across its post-paid base
Amazon Prime is now bundled with Vodacom's post-paid phone plans through a new partnership. The bundle aims to increase customer retention by combining telecommunications services with streaming and shopping benefits in a single offering.
Retroid's Pocket Nova is a very capable 4:3 handheld that costs $229
A handheld device with a 4:3 screen ratio can emulate games from the GameCube and PS2 era. The Pocket Nova costs $229.
Bitcoin Treasury Companies Are ‘Textbook Bubble Chart’ as MSTR Loses $100
Bitcoin treasury companies including MicroStrategy have seen stock prices fall significantly, with MSTR dropping below $100 per share and Semler Scientific trading below par value. These companies show valuation patterns disconnected from their bitcoin holdings, exhibiting characteristics similar to historical bubble dynamics.
CoinEx Denies 'Knowledge' of Aiding Sanctioned Iran Crypto Market in $3.8 Billion Disconnect
CoinEx denies knowingly facilitating $3.8 billion in cryptocurrency transfers for sanctioned Iranian platforms despite investigators documenting extensive connections to over 60 Iranian crypto services. The exchange's claim contradicts findings showing systematic links between CoinEx and the Iranian crypto ecosystem.
IP Rallies 15% as Story Protocol Abandons Broad Vision for AI Data
Story Protocol's IP token rose 15% after the project rebranded as the DATA Foundation and narrowed its focus to AI training data instead of broader intellectual property services. The organization abandoned its general IP vision to concentrate exclusively on supplying data for AI model training.
Google finally releases a Finance Android app, promises iOS version later in 2026
Google released its Finance app for Android after twenty years, featuring AI-powered tools for tracking investments and market data. An iOS version is planned for later in 2026.
Perseverance rover finds even more signs of extinct life on Mars
The Perseverance rover detected organic molecules and seasonal methane fluctuations in Martian rock samples, findings that could indicate past microbial activity. Scientists are calling for a sample return mission to Earth because laboratory analysis of the rocks could definitively determine whether biosignatures are present rather than chemical processes.
Million Dollar Makeover Turns Old Railroad Bridge into City’s Trendiest Venue With a View
A 120-year-old railroad bridge spanning the Kansas River was converted into a restaurant, event space, and walking path. The project involved renovation work from both states that the trains historically passed through.
Apple will reportedly skip the M6 Pro and Max and jump straight to M7
Apple will skip the M6 Pro and Max chips and release M7 versions instead. The company plans to introduce these higher-tier processors as the next generation following the current M5 Pro and Max lineup.
Bitcoin drop to $58K brings out bears: Is BTC’s next stop below $50K?
Bitcoin dropped to $58,000 after breaking through a bearish pattern, with analysts projecting potential declines to $54,000 or lower in the coming weeks. The $58,000 level represents a key breakdown point that traders are monitoring as the next support levels become $54,000 and potentially below.
Anthropic says Alibaba must be punished for largest Claude cloning attack
Alibaba cloned Anthropic's Claude AI using 25,000 accounts and 28.8 million interactions in what Anthropic describes as the largest copying attack against its system. Anthropic is demanding punishment for the illegal cloning operation.