Pi Network unveils 20 new apps ahead of Mainnet launch in 2025

Listen to article Pi Network, a rapidly expanding blockchain platform, has introduced a major update ahead of its Open Network launch, scheduled for the first quarter of 2025. The platform now offers access to 20 Mainnet Pi apps through the Ecosystem Interface in the Pi Browser, marking a significant step in its development. The newly launched apps … Read more

World’s 500 richest surpass $10 trillion as tech stocks soar

Listen to article The combined wealth of the world’s 500 richest individuals surpassed $10 trillion for the first time in history, thanks to a dramatic surge in technology stocks in 2024. According to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the top billionaires, led by Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jensen Huang, saw their fortunes soar, contributing significantly to … Read more

Microsoft plans to invest $80b in data centres

Listen to article BENGALURU, INDIA: Microsoft is planning to invest about $80 billion in fiscal 2025 on developing data centres to train artificial intelligence (AI) models and deploy AI and cloud-based applications, the company said in a blog post on Friday. Investment in AI has surged since OpenAI launched ChatGPT in 2022, as companies across sectors seek … Read more

Meta replaces fact-checking with X-style ‘Community Notes’ system on Facebook, Instagram and Threads

Mark Zuckerberg has announced that Meta is ending its fact-checking program in the United States, replacing it with a “Community Notes” system.  Similar to the model used on Elon Musk’s X, the system will allow users on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads to flag posts they believe require additional context, shifting responsibility away from independent fact-checkers. … Read more

Elon Musk faces allegations of cheating from gaming community in Diablo IV and Path of Exile 2

Elon Musk made waves in the gaming world by ranking among the top players in popular dungeon-crawling games Diablo IV and Path of Exile 2. However, his achievements in these games have sparked allegations of foul play from some members of the gaming community. In a recent stream of Path of Exile 2, Musk’s gameplay raised … Read more

Zuckerberg announces Meta plans to replace Mid-Level engineers with AIs this year

Listen to article Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Meta, has boldly forecasted that by 2025, artificial intelligence will have advanced to the point where it can code at the level of mid-level engineers. In a world where technology evolves at lightning speed, this statement offers a glimpse into the future, where AI could become an integral part … Read more

Pre-order and release dates announced

Listen to article Samsung has confirmed that its highly anticipated Galaxy unpacked 2025 event will take place on January 22. While the spotlight will be on the Galaxy S25 series, including the Galaxy S25, S25+, and the flagship Galaxy S25 Ultra, fans can also expect announcements on Samsung’s second-generation Galaxy AI and a range of connected devices. … Read more

US Supreme Court clears TikTok ban, enforcement delayed until after Trump inauguration

Listen to article The US Supreme Court upheld on Friday a law banning TikTok in the United States on national security grounds if its Chinese parent company ByteDance does not sell the short-video app by Sunday, as the justices in a 9-0 decision declined to rescue a platform used by about half of all Americans. The justices ruled … Read more

WhatsApp to add music feature to status updates

Listen to article WhatsApp is introducing a new feature for its status updates, allowing users to share music along with their photos and videos. The feature, currently available in the WhatsApp Android beta version (2.25.2.5), aims to make status updates more engaging and interactive, similar to Instagram’s music story sharing option. In the latest update, users will … Read more