Jun 24, 2026Twila Rosenbaum A lucky Reddit user got their hands on the new Google Home Speaker before its official release, buying it from a Walmart shelf. While the sound quality and setup process receive praise, a major drawback emerges: the speaker has a non-removable power cable, raising repairability and consumer-friendliness issues. The early impressions also note loose fabric mesh, but overall performance suggests a capable smart speaker. View more
Jun 24, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Newly leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 provide the clearest view yet of the rugged smartwatch. The images confirm a squircle design, 47mm case, sapphire crystal protection, LTE connectivity, GPS, and 10ATM water resistance. The watch is expected to feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear Elite platform and a 784mAh battery, with a possible rotating bezel and launch at Samsung's July Unpacked event. View more
Jun 22, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Inveniam Capital Partners has announced plans to acquire Mantra, the layer-1 blockchain behind the OM token, following a challenging year that included a devastating 90% crash of the OM token in April 2025. The acquisition builds on a $20 million strategic investment made in August 2025 and follows the launch of Inveniam's NVNM Chain, a layer-2 blockchain on Mantra for asset verification. The deal aims to accelerate Inveniam's expansion into digital private markets and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), integrating regulated blockchain infrastructure with AI-ready private market data. View more
Jun 22, 2026Twila Rosenbaum CoinMENA has partnered with Standard Chartered to improve fiat payment rails in the UAE. The collaboration will enhance on- and off-ramps, client money accounts, and transaction management. Separately, Revolut has secured central bank licenses for stored value and retail payment services, moving closer to a UAE launch. View more
Jun 22, 2026Twila Rosenbaum G7 leaders have renewed their call for joint action against North Korean cryptocurrency thefts and cybercrime, expanding warnings to include wider cyber threats. The statement, adopted at the G7 summit in France, expresses deep concern over North Korea's nuclear and missile programs, which are allegedly funded by crypto theft. Researchers link DPRK-affiliated groups to billions in stolen digital assets, with at least $2 billion stolen in 2025 alone. View more
Jun 22, 2026Twila Rosenbaum The Philippine SEC has signaled its readiness to accommodate tokenization of real-world assets, according to Commissioner Rogelio Quevedo. Speaking at Philippine Blockchain Week 2026, Quevedo emphasized the regulatory framework and sandbox environment. Tokenized products could provide overseas Filipino workers with safer investment alternatives, while the SEC uses AI to target scams. View more
Jun 22, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Pudgy Penguins has rolled out its Vibes Series 3 trading cards at Target stores nationwide, expanding its physical retail presence. The NFT-born franchise has now circulated 15 million cards, building on earlier series. The move shows how digital collectible projects are bridging into mainstream consumer markets with toys, games, and licensing. View more
Jun 21, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Two cases in Florida highlight the dangers of AI facial recognition, leading to wrongful arrests, loss of jobs, and homelessness. The ACLU is suing over flawed technology that continues to ruin lives. View more
Jun 21, 2026Twila Rosenbaum A student built a talking C-3PO head using AI and a Raspberry Pi 5. The head responds to speech in the droid's signature style, complete with post-processed metallic tones. The project details are open source on GitHub. View more
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