New York’s ‘Summer of Ludd’ Festival Educates Gen Z on Unplugging from Major Technology
Summer of Lad Festival in New York City In New York City’s East Village, a week-long event called Summer of Lad is taking place, where a diverse group of young people are exploring ways to live without the constant presence of digital technology and the influence of tech giants. This festival, running through early July […]
Detroit City Council decides to extend the ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology contract
The Detroit City Council voted narrowly on Tuesday to extend its contract with SoundThinking for the ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology. This means that the California-based firm will continue its services until March 2027. The technology uses acoustic sensors on city streets to identify sounds resembling gunfire, automatically alerting the police in case of a potential […]
Anthropic Claims Alibaba is Attempting to Steal Its AI Technology through ‘Distillation’ Strategy
Anthropic Accuses Alibaba of Major AI Extraction Attempt Recently, Anthropic has made serious allegations against the Chinese tech corporation Alibaba, claiming it conducted the most significant known attempt to hijack its AI technology through a method called a “distillation” attack. On June 10, Anthropic sent a letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, […]
Former North Korean Diplomat Says Country Sold Nuclear Tunnel Technology to Iran
North Korean Diplomat Claims Tunneling Technology Sold to Iran According to a report by the independent news agency Iran International, an exiled North Korean diplomat has suggested that tunneling technology used in Iran’s main nuclear facilities was sold to a rogue state by North Korea. This information came from a think tank in South Korea. […]
Anthropic claims Alibaba is attempting to steal AI technology.
Anthropic Accuses Alibaba of Illegally Accessing AI Technology Anthropic has charged the Chinese technology company Alibaba with “brazen” and “illegal” efforts to siphon off its artificial intelligence capabilities, claiming this is “the largest distillation attack ever known against Anthropic.” In a letter to the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee earlier this month, Anthropic […]
Concerns grow over the AI bubble as technology and chip stocks decline
Tech Stocks Experience Significant Declines Amid Investor Concerns On Tuesday, tech and semiconductor stocks continued their downward trend, with SpaceX dipping below its initial price at one point. This drop follows alarming remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh that caught investors off guard, highlighting fears of a potential “AI bubble.” The Nasdaq index saw […]
Andrew Cuomo states that blockchain technology can reduce banking costs for working families.
Andrew Cuomo, the former Governor of New York, recently discussed his campaign efforts and support for President Trump in an interview on “Fox & Friends.” He expressed concerns about Mamdani’s socialist policies and broader issues facing traditional financial institutions and government inefficiencies, criticizing the U.S. as it falls behind on technological advancements that could benefit […]
Midday stock movements: Micron Technology, SpaceX, IBM, Flex and others
Midday Market Movements Here’s a look at some companies making notable shifts today: Micron Technology saw a drop of over 10%, marking its toughest day since early June, leading a wider downturn in tech stocks. Similarly, Marvell Technology decreased by 8%, while SanDisk fell 11%. Accenture managed to rise nearly 2%. This comes after the […]
S&P 500 futures show little movement after technology sell-off affects overall market index: Live updates
Market Overview Futures and options traders were active on the NYSE American floor as the S&P 500 futures hovered around unchanged levels on Monday night. This followed a drop in the overall market index, driven largely by declines from major tech companies. The S&P 500 futures saw a slight decrease of 0.1%, while the Nasdaq […]
Deals Newsletter: Prime Day has begun: Our recommended offers — from technology to tools
Welcome to a special Prime Day edition of our weekly shopping guide. Right now, Prime Day is kicking off and there are some pretty exciting deals. For instance, there’s this mini chainsaw that’s caught our attention—it’s a fantastic tool for anyone who needs to trim hedges or cut branches. At just $30, it’s the lowest […]