DoorDash’s Move Toward Stablecoin Payouts This month, DoorDash announced its plan to implement stablecoin-powered payouts through a partnership with Stripe-backed Tempo. This move signals a shift in perception, with large internet platforms beginning to view stablecoins as practical financial tools for large-scale money movement. Stablecoins in the Mainstream Stablecoins are transitioning from crypto-native instruments to...
Amazon Prime Day 2026 is set to begin on June 23, but numerous tech deals are already accessible. These deals cover tech gadgets at their lowest prices seen in months. Having covered major shopping events like Prime Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday as a reporter for NBC Select, I aim to highlight worthwhile bargains....
Advertisements in New York using artificial intelligence-generated individuals instead of human actors must now explicitly state they feature a “synthetic performer.” This requirement follows a new state law signed by Governor Kathy Hochul in December, which took effect on Tuesday. The governor’s office describes it as a pioneering law aimed at enhancing transparency, reflecting the...
Stick Figure, a reggae band founded by Scott Woodruff in the mid-2000s, has garnered billions of streams over eight albums as an independent act. Based in San Diego and Lake Tahoe, the band has developed a successful touring career. In 2022, Billboard recognized Stick Figure as the world’s top-selling living reggae artist. Unexpectedly, the altered...
NASA’s Artemis III mission team will soon take orbit with a fresh look. The astronauts chosen for this mission will don apparel from Prada. This announcement came during a unique launch event hosted by the renowned Italian brand at its Manhattan SoHo store. Prada, in collaboration with Axiom Space, introduced the Liquid Cooling and Ventilation...
NASA is gearing up to announce the crew for its Artemis III mission, aiming to return humans to the moon for the first time in over 50 years. The announcement is set for Johnson Space Center in Houston at 11:30 a.m. Eastern time. It will be streamed live on NASA+ and YouTube. Challenges Facing Artemis...
Your phone rings and it’s your son’s voice, claiming a car accident and imminent arrest. Panic sets in, prompting you to send money. But it wasn’t real. You were targeted by a sophisticated scam utilizing AI voice cloning technology. This method captures as little as three seconds of audio from online videos, creating an authentic-sounding...
OpenAI, known for creating ChatGPT, has taken steps to enter the stock market by submitting confidential documents to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Based in San Francisco, OpenAI announced the filing, acknowledging the likelihood of leaks. The company has not yet set a timeline for the public offering, weighing the benefits of staying private...
In the Washington area, the local weather team has become a favorite among residents through its accurate forecasts and engaging content. The group, initially known as the Capital Weather Gang, is now reinstating its original name, Capital Weather, marking its return as an independent organization. Jason Samenow, the founder and chief meteorologist, emphasizes the importance...
We capture countless photos today, largely thanks to limitless digital storage. The days of 24-shot film rolls are behind us. But with so many images, organizing them becomes a task. How do you start downsizing and organizing your collection? We consulted three experts for effective methods to handle digital photo archives. These include simple practices...