US Senators Introduce New Pirate Site Blocking Bill: Block BEARD
Summary A new bipartisan bill, dubbed Block BEARD, has been introduced in the US Senate. Spearheaded by Senators Tillis, Coons, Blackburn, and Schiff, this bill aims to create a legal…
SEC Debuts ‘Project Crypto’ To Bring US Financial Markets ‘On Chain’
Summary The SEC has launched “Project Crypto” to revamp outdated securities regulations, aiming to adapt to a blockchain-based future. This initiative is designed to support tokenised assets, enhance crypto trading,…
Trump Launching a New Private Health Tracking System With Big Tech’s Help
Trump Launching a New Private Health Tracking System With Big Tech’s Help The Trump administration has announced a new initiative that enables Americans to share personal health data and medical…
In Search of Riches, Hackers Plant 4G-Enabled Raspberry Pi In Bank Network
In Search of Riches, Hackers Plant 4G-Enabled Raspberry Pi In Bank Network In a bold endeavour, hackers from the group UNC2891 attempted a sophisticated heist by physically embedding a 4G-enabled…
AI is contributing to Meta’s growth – just not the kind anyone cares about
Summary Meta’s growth in Q2 2025 is largely thanks to traditional machine learning models, not the highly publicised generative AI (genAI) initiatives. CFO Susan Li pointed out that while the…
UK Competition Authority Rains on Microsoft and Amazon Cloud Parade
Summary The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has concluded that Microsoft and Amazon exert significant unilateral market power within the cloud services realm. Consequently, an investigation into the two…
Sony Is Suing Tencent Over Shameless Horizon Knock-off Game
Summary In a striking move, Sony is taking legal action against Tencent, accusing them of directly copying the popular game Horizon. The lawsuit highlights major similarities in gameplay elements, suggesting…
Microsoft Ends Tradition of Naming Competitors in Regulatory Filings
Microsoft Ends Tradition of Naming Competitors in Regulatory Filings Microsoft has decided to drop a long-standing practice of naming its competitors in regulatory filings. The company’s recent annual report notably…
World’s ‘Oldest Baby’ Born From Embryo Frozen in 1994
World’s ‘Oldest Baby’ Born From Embryo Frozen in 1994 The world’s “oldest baby” has been born in the US from an embryo frozen in 1994. Thaddeus Daniel Pierce arrived on…
Google Loses Epic Games Appeal, Must Open App Store To Rivals
Summary Google has lost its appeal against a court ruling mandating that it opens its app store, Google Play, to competition. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld an earlier…