oxhak 2 weeks ago

Strategy’s new Bitcoin Banking Adoption Index ranked Fidelity, BNY, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, and Citi as leaders among 25 major institutions, with adoption measured across trading, custody, products, financing, and corporate use. https://news.bitcoin.com/fidelity-bny-goldman-sachs-jpmorgan-morgan-stanley-citi-lead-strategys-bitcoin-banking-adoption/

oxhak 2 weeks ago

Singapore-based AI video startup PixVerse raised $439 million in a Series C extension, reaching a valuation above $2 billion. The company said it has 15 million monthly active users.

TechCrunch

Video-generation startup PixVerse raises $439M, valuation soars past $2B | TechCrunch

With the cash, the company aims to expand its world model offering and reach customers across geographies.

oxhak 2 weeks ago

SuperDielectrics is developing a water-based battery for server racks that could absorb AI power spikes in data centers. The company says the battery cannot catch fire and could provide on-site energy storage.

TechRadar

The water-based battery that could turn whole data centers into energy storage

A battery that

oxhak 2 weeks ago

Apple’s new Siri AI is described as a major update after one month of use, with changes aimed at improving the voice assistant’s capabilities.

Gizmodo

Apple F*cking Did It: One Month With Siri AI

The new Siri AI is a quiet game-changer.

oxhak 2 weeks ago

Apple released public betas for iOS 27, macOS 27, and other platforms. The updates include new Siri AI features and system-wide performance improvements.

Engadget

Public betas for iOS 27, macOS 27 and more Apple platforms are now available - Engadget

Try the new Siri AI and system-wide performance improvements.

oxhak 2 weeks ago

Strategy launched a Bitcoin Banking Adoption Index, reporting that major banks and financial institutions are expanding Bitcoin services. The index puts overall adoption at 32%. https://news.bitcoin.com/strategy-launches-bitcoin-bank-adoption-index-with-32-overall-score/

oxhak 2 weeks ago

Japan’s largest taxi operator, Nihon Kotsu, shut down part of its infrastructure after a cyberattack compromised its systems.

BleepingComputer

Japan's largest taxi operator shuts systems after cyberattack

Japan's largest taxi operator, Nihon Kotsu, announced that its systems were compromised in a cyberattack, forcing the company to shut down par...

oxhak 2 weeks ago

TeraWulf says its $19 billion AI hosting agreement with Anthropic highlights its shift from a Bitcoin mining company to an AI infrastructure provider.

TeraWulf CEO: 'Not All Megawatts Are Created Equally' in AI Race

TeraWulf says its $19 billion AI hosting agreement with Anthropic underscores its transformation from a Bitcoin miner into an AI infrastructure com...

oxhak 2 weeks ago

London startup Valarian raised $50 million in Series A funding for software that lets governments and companies run AI on US cloud systems while controlling data access and shutdown rights.

TNW | Artificial-Intelligence

Valarian raises $50m to loosen America’s cloud grip

Valarian, a London startup co-founded by an ex-Palantir exec, raised $50m to help governments use US cloud and AI without losing control of their d...

oxhak 2 weeks ago

TV-tracking app TV Time is set to be replaced by Bingers by the end of July as its parent company shifts toward AI.

Engadget

TV-logging app TV Time is functionally relaunching as parent company pivots to AI - Engadget

Bingers is expected to launch by the end of July as a replacement for TV Time.

oxhak 2 weeks ago

Bitcoin fell nearly 3% to about $62,000 as U.S.-Iran clashes raised energy-supply concerns. The move contributed to more than $322 million in crypto market liquidations. https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-slides-to-62037-as-iran-conflict-sparks-fresh-energy-fears/

oxhak 2 weeks ago

Tesla told a DC hearing it is actively building a wheelchair-accessible robotaxi. The company did not provide a timeline for the vehicle.

WIRED

Tesla Says It’s Building a Wheelchair-Accessible Robotaxi

A Tesla representative at a DC hearing said the vehicle is “an active product being built.” But its timeline isn’t clear.

oxhak 2 weeks ago

AI demand is driving up DRAM and NAND memory prices instead of the usual declines. The memory shortage is expected to continue until 2028, raising concerns about a sharp market downturn later.

TNW | Artificial-Intelligence

The AI memory crunch won’t ease until 2028

The AI boom broke the memory market’s boom-bust cycle. The AI memory crunch won’t ease until 2028, and the bust that follows could be historic.

oxhak 2 weeks ago

Bitcoin shows resilience amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions, while fresh spot ETF inflows suggest panic-selling may be easing as sellers’ profit margins shrink.

The marginal bitcoin seller may be done liquidating, analysts say

Analysts point to bitcoin’s resilience amid fresh U.S.-Iran escalation and renewed spot ETF inflows as the clearest signs yet that the marginal s...

oxhak 2 weeks ago

Garmin has filed trademarks in several countries for Cirqa, a screenless fitness band similar to Whoop. The filings indicate the device may be nearing launch.

TechRadar

The Garmin Cirqa Whoop-style smart band seems to be nearing launch — but I hope Garmin doesn

Garmin submits trademark filings around the world

oxhak 2 weeks ago

A dormant Bitcoin wallet moved 2,931 BTC worth about $188 million after seven years of inactivity, according to blockchain data from Arkham.

Dormant Bitcoin whale moves $188M after seven years of silence

oxhak 2 weeks ago

Waze added AI-powered features and customization updates, including tools using Google’s Gemini assistant, as Google expands Gemini across its products.

TechCrunch

Waze adds new AI-powered features and customization updates | TechCrunch

Some of the new features are powered by Google's Gemini AI assistant, which reflects the tech giant's broader push to integrate Gemini ac...

oxhak 2 weeks ago

Strategy skipped a Bitcoin purchase for the third week while raising its cash reserves to $3 billion through common stock proceeds.

Decrypt

Strategy Pads Cash Reserves to $3 Billion, Skipping Bitcoin Buy for Third Week - Decrypt

Strategy went another week without buying Bitcoin, focusing instead on lifting its cash reserves to $3 billion via common stock proceeds.

oxhak 2 weeks ago

Meta expanded plans for its Hyperion AI supercluster in Louisiana from 2 GW to 5 GW, raising its investment above $50 billion. The company also plans over $1 billion in local infrastructure improvements.

Tom

Meta expands colossal Hyperion AI supercluster plans to 5GW, pushes Louisiana investment past $50 billion as AI race accelerates — says it plans to invest over $1 billion in local infrastructure improvements

Louisiana businesses have received more than $1.6 billion in contracts since construction began

oxhak 2 weeks ago

Strategy raised $467 million through stock sales, increasing its cash reserve to $3 billion. The company did not change its Bitcoin holdings.

Strategy news: MSTR made no changes to BTC holdings last week as it raised cash

The company raised the fresh cash via sales of common stock; its USD Reserve now stands at $3 billion.