Aaron Sorkin’s upcoming film, The Social Reckoning, revisits the story of Facebook. Unlike his earlier film, The Social Network, which focused on the platform’s creation, this new movie examines the fallout from significant whistleblower events in tech. Focus on Frances Haugen The film draws on the actions of Frances Haugen, a former Facebook employee who...
The FIFA Club World Cup is set to start on June 11 and will continue until July 19. Fans can catch all 104 matches on FOX and FS1. Those who prefer streaming options can access the tournament via platforms that offer these channels. The available services include FOX One, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, DISH,...
New York has introduced a legal requirement that any advertisements using artificial intelligence-generated individuals instead of real actors must disclose this fact explicitly. Governor Kathy Hochul signed this regulation into law in December, and it took effect on Tuesday. Her office described it as a pioneering law that aims to promote transparency, noting the increasing...
The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) in China announced its first significant findings, focusing on neutrinos, elusive particles that are abundantly present yet nearly imperceptible. Neutrinos originated from the Big Bang and pass harmlessly through our bodies by the trillions every second, but their near-absence of mass makes detection challenging. Data collection at the observatory...
In the past 18 months, international equity markets have seen impressive growth, significantly outpacing the United States. Since the beginning of 2025, emerging economies have yielded returns of 68%, Europe 45%, and Japan 44%, compared to the U.S. equity market’s 26%. Despite the U.S. leading the global A.I. industry, the narrative in financial markets often...
Encryption systems depend on random numbers, which conventional computers struggle to generate perfectly. New research indicates quantum physics can address this challenge. The project led by researchers at ETH Zurich focused on two interconnected cryostats cooling superconducting qubits, operating under the principles of quantum mechanics. Researchers in Switzerland dedicated a decade and $12 million to...
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...