Tech-focused investment companies SoftBank and Ark Invest are among the firms in early stage talks to invest in Tether, issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT (USDT), Bloomberg reported on Friday. The report follows this week’s news about Tether looking to raise up to $20 billion in a fundraising round that would value the firm … Read more
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, is preparing to go public with Nasdaq as both its listing venue and an investor, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the matter. According to the news outlet, Nasdaq has agreed to buy $50 million worth of Gemini shares in a private placement tied … Read more
Tron founder Justin Sun’s World Liberty Financial (WLFI) token address was blacklisted on Thursday after transferring 50 million WLFI tokens to crypto exchange HTX. Onchain data from Nansen and Arkham shows the address was flagged shortly after a $9 million transaction. The blacklisting fueled speculation that WLFI was restricting certain users from selling tokens and … Read more
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G has reportedly been spotted on a certification site, and the listing reveals some of the features and specifications of the purported smartphone. We now have a better idea about the chipset, RAM and display details of the Galaxy M17 5G. The handset will likely launch as the Samsung Galaxy F17 5G … Read more
Apple will finally begin onboarding Siri with more advanced capabilities next year, according to claims by a seasoned journalist. The Cupertino-based tech giant’s artificial intelligence (AI)-based voice assistant was due to receive major upgrades in 2024 with iOS 18, but most of those plans were shelved as it fell behind competitors in the AI race. … Read more
Google is reportedly dropping support for the Steam for Chromebook Beta programme at the end of this year. As per the report, Chromebook users attempting to launch the beta app are now getting a pop-up message informing them about the upcoming discontinuation. The Mountain View-based tech giant has reportedly set January 1, 2026, as the … Read more
Realme 15 Pro made its debut last month alongside the Realme 15 base model. Now, as per a report, the company is working on a Game of Thrones variant of the device. This limited edition version was reportedly spotted on a certification platform’s listings, hinting that it can soon be launched. This limited edition smartphone … Read more
OpenAI’s GPT-5 artificial intelligence (AI) model was added to all interfaces of ChatGPT, including website, desktop, and mobile, on Thursday for all users. Additionally, the company is also releasing the models via application programming interface (API) However, these are not the only interfaces where ChatGPT is available. The chatbot is also integrated with Apple Intelligence … Read more
Microsoft has stopped development on Contraband, a multiplayer co-op title that was in the works at Just Cause developer Avalanche Studios. The game, which was set to be published by Xbox Game Studios, was announced in 2021, but the developer had not shared any updates since the reveal. While Contraband follows a spate of game … Read more
The Xbox-branded ROG Ally handhelds, unveiled at Xbox Games Showcase in June, will be available this holiday season. Microsoft and Asus have not shared a release date for the Windows handheld, but a new leak points to the device’s exact launch date. The ROG Xbox Ally and its higher-end twin, the Xbox Ally X, will … Read more