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Kawasaki and Foxconn build robot nursing assistant to tackle hospital scutwork 2025-07-04 at 06:06 By Simon Sharwood If you come out of a coma in 2026, this is the machine you might see staring down at you Taiwanese tech manufacturer Foxconn and Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries have revealed a jointly developed robotic nursing assistant they…

Microsoft leaves Pakistan but promises customers won’t notice the change 2025-07-04 at 02:49 By Simon Sharwood Job cuts aren’t big, symbolism of quitting the world’s fifth-most-populous nation might be Exclusive  Microsoft has decided to close its presence in Pakistan.… This article is an excerpt from The Register View Original Source React to this headline:

Cold without the compressor: Boffins build better ice box 2025-07-04 at 02:05 By Thomas Claburn A thermoelectric material called CHESS is pretty cool Scientists at Johns Hopkins and Samsung have developed a nano-engineered thermoelectric material that is twice as efficient at material-level cooling as existing alternatives, paving the way for broader adoption of solid-state refrigeration…

US budget bill passes without controversial block on states regulating AI 2025-07-04 at 01:19 By Brandon Vigliarolo And with some increases to rural broadband funds, fresh spectrum auctions, and wholesale dismantling of clean energy subsidies Lawmakers have passed President Trump’s budget reconciliation but removed one of its most tech-contentious measures – the ban of state-level…

AI models just don’t understand what they’re talking about 2025-07-04 at 00:47 By Thomas Claburn Researchers find models’ success at tests hides illusion of understanding Researchers from MIT, Harvard, and the University of Chicago have proposed the term “potemkin understanding” to describe a newly identified failure mode in large language models that ace conceptual benchmarks…

$250M Ondo Catalyst fund signals ‘arms race’ for RWA tokenization 2025-07-04 at 00:02 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi Ondo Finance and Pantera Capital are launching a $250 million fund to fuel tokenized real-world asset projects. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

ETH traders target $3.2K after ‘golden cross’ debut, derivatives data disagrees 2025-07-04 at 00:02 By Cointelegraph by Marcel Pechman Traders say an ETH rally to $3,200 could result from a “golden cross” pattern, but other Ether price metrics are not so bullish. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to…

US Air Force holds hypersonic resupply site review amid seabird concerns 2025-07-04 at 00:02 By Iain Thomson Red-tailed tropicbirds stymie Johnston Atoll maneuvers The US Air Force is putting plans to use rocket landings for resupply missions on hold over environmental concerns about the effect they would have on local seabirds.… This article is an…

Electric vehicle tax breaks will expire on Sept. 30 as Big Beautiful Bill passes 2025-07-03 at 23:33 By Reuters The measure also makes it easier for US automakers to build gas-powered vehicles. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews | New York Post View Original Source React to this headline:

Bitcoin price aims for new highs but ‘divergences’ set $110K as resistance 2025-07-03 at 23:03 By Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly Bitcoin charts show bearish divergences across multiple timeframes, a hint that price rallies above $110,000 could be a trap. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Tornado Cash co-founder keeps testimony plans unclear ahead of trial 2025-07-03 at 23:03 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright Roman Storm is scheduled to appear in a New York courtroom for his criminal trial on July 14, facing money laundering and conspiracy charges. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to…

XRP news update: Ripple bank license application, chart pattern fuel potential rally to $2.65 2025-07-03 at 22:01 By Cointelegraph by Rakesh Upadhyay XRP could rally to $2.65 as a bullish trading pattern, and investors’ excitement over Ripple Labs’ US banking license application boosts interest in the altcoin. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News…

Bitcoin mining stocks post double-digit gains in weekly rally 2025-07-03 at 22:01 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi The mining companies opened sharply higher on Thursday after US nonfarm payrolls surprised to the upside. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

US Senator Cynthia Lummis drafts standalone crypto tax bill 2025-07-03 at 22:01 By Cointelegraph by Vince Quill The Wyoming Senator seeks to end double taxation and add clarity to the tax treatment of crypto staking, mining, and lending transactions. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

These 5 NYC restaurants have the hottest patrons, controversial new AI ranking claims — and some top spots got seriously snubbed 2025-07-03 at 21:22 By Caroline Cubbin, David Landsel A divisive new dining ranking delivers some shocking verdicts. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews | New York Post View…

Musk’s antics and distractions are backfiring as Tesla’s car business stalls 2025-07-03 at 21:21 By Brandon Vigliarolo Robotaxis, humanoid robots, and fights with Trump can’t hide declining EV sales Comment  Tesla reported its vehicle delivery and production numbers for Q2 2025 this week, and while the figures weren’t quite as low in absolute terms as…

ETH news update: Will expanding corporate Ether treasuries send price to $2.8K? 2025-07-03 at 21:02 By Cointelegraph by Rakesh Upadhyay Growth in companies adding to their ETH treasuries and the acceleration of Ethereum adoption in TradFi could send Ether price to $2,800. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to…

Bitstamp granted MAS license to operate in Singapore 2025-07-03 at 21:02 By Cointelegraph by Vince Quill The license was granted after a new policy from Singapore’s Monetary Authority required all crypto firms based in the country to register. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Bitcoin holding $109K proves bulls control the market: Will new highs happen today? 2025-07-03 at 21:02 By Cointelegraph by Rakesh Upadhyay Bitcoin bulls will have to maintain the price above $109,000 to enhance the prospects of a breakout to a new all-time high above $111,980. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original…

IRS division failed to meet standards for seizing crypto, says watchdog 2025-07-03 at 20:01 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright Based on an evaluation between December 2023 and January 2025, the IRS Criminal Investigation did not always follow guidelines around seizing and holding crypto in cases. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original…

Amundi warns GENIUS Act could backfire, undermining dollar dominance 2025-07-03 at 20:01 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi Europe’s largest asset manager says the US GENIUS Act could unintentionally weaken the greenback and disrupt global payments. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Microsoft Windows Firewall complains about Microsoft code 2025-07-03 at 19:17 By Richard Speed Just ignore the warnings. Nothing to see here. Move along A mysterious piece of “under development” code is playing havoc with the Windows Firewall after the latest preview update for Windows 11 24H2.… This article is an excerpt from The Register View…

Massive Android Fraud Operations Uncovered: IconAds, Kaleidoscope, SMS Malware, NFC Scams 2025-07-03 at 19:17 By A mobile ad fraud operation dubbed IconAds that consisted of 352 Android apps has been disrupted, according to a new report from HUMAN. The identified apps were designed to load out-of-context ads on a user’s screen and hide their icons…

Young Consulting finds even more folks affected in breach mess – now over 1 million 2025-07-03 at 17:35 By Connor Jones The insurance SaaS slinger may trade under a different name, but past continues to haunt it Young Consulting’s cybersecurity woes continue after the number of affected individuals from last year’s suspected ransomware raid passed…

Tariffs and trade turmoil driving up cost and build times for datacenters 2025-07-03 at 16:50 By Dan Robinson Biz needs AI infra for training ever larger models, but something’s gotta give World War Fee  Datacenter operators in Northern Europe say US tariffs and growing global geopolitical instability are inflating costs and causing delays to construction…

Why can’t Bitcoin price break $112K all-time highs? BTC analysts explain 2025-07-03 at 16:03 By Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale The absence of new buyers and FOMO-driven greed are key factors that could keep Bitcoin price pinned below $112,000 for longer than many think. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React…

John Smedley’s studio raises $30.5M for new shooter built on Etherlink 2025-07-03 at 16:03 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz Gaming industry veteran John Smedley is making his first foray into Web3 gaming with a new AAA shooter featuring Tezos layer-2 blockchain Etherlink. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to…

Gone in 40 days: US drops ban on export of chip design tools to China 2025-07-03 at 16:03 By Simon Sharwood Vendors have reason to celebrate as geopolitics recalibrate World War Fee  The US has lifted the requirement to secure a license before exporting Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools to China, say EDA vendors.… This…

Meta calls €200M EU fine over pay-or-consent ad model ‘unlawful’ 2025-07-03 at 15:46 By Richard Speed ‘Deserves fair compensation for the valuable and innovative services’? Which ones are those then? Meta has come out swinging following the European Commission’s decision that its pay-or-consent model falls foul of the Digital Markets Act (DMA).… This article is…

ChatGPT vs X: Which is better at first spotting the next big crypto narrative? 2025-07-03 at 15:03 By Cointelegraph by Callum Reid Crypto traders use ChatGPT and X to catch early signals, combining AI-driven analysis with real-time sentiment. But each comes with its risks. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source…

Bitcoin Suisse legal chief flags gaps in EU, Swiss stablecoin rules 2025-07-03 at 15:03 By Cointelegraph by Adrian Zmudzinski Peter Märkl, general counsel at Bitcoin Suisse, criticized both EU and Swiss stablecoin regulations as inadequate and burdensome. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Ransomware crew Hunters International shuts down, hands out keys to victims 2025-07-03 at 14:32 By Connor Jones Don’t let their kind words sway you – leaders are still up to no good Ransomware gang Hunters International has shut up shop and offered decryption keys to all victims as a parting favor.… This article is an…

Over 40 Malicious Firefox Extensions Target Cryptocurrency Wallets, Stealing User Assets 2025-07-03 at 14:32 By Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered over 40 malicious browser extensions for Mozilla Firefox that are designed to steal cryptocurrency wallet secrets, putting users’ digital assets at risk. “These extensions impersonate legitimate wallet tools from widely-used platforms such as Coinbase, MetaMask, Trust…

Crypto theft campaign hits Firefox users with wallet clones 2025-07-03 at 14:02 By Cointelegraph by Adrian Zmudzinski Over 40 fake Firefox extensions impersonating popular crypto wallets have been used in an ongoing campaign to steal users’ wallet credentials. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

JD.com, Ant Group push yuan stablecoins to challenge US dollar dominance 2025-07-03 at 14:02 By Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas JD.com and Ant Group are reportedly lobbying Chinese regulators to launch yuan-based stablecoins to boost the currency’s global role and counter US dollar-pegged tokens. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React…

Canonical adds extra shots to Ubuntu Java 2025-07-03 at 13:47 By Liam Proven Juices the tooling and support for developers and enterprise customers Canonical has some extra toppings, flavorings, and offers coming for its bigger Java fans – because the suits swallow a lot of the stuff.… This article is an excerpt from The Register…

The Hidden Weaknesses in AI SOC Tools that No One Talks About 2025-07-03 at 13:47 By If you’re evaluating AI-powered SOC platforms, you’ve likely seen bold claims: faster triage, smarter remediation, and less noise. But under the hood, not all AI is created equal. Many solutions rely on pre-trained AI models that are hardwired for…

Chinese Hackers Exploit Ivanti CSA Zero-Days in Attacks on French Government, Telecoms 2025-07-03 at 13:47 By The French cybersecurity agency on Tuesday revealed that a number of entities spanning governmental, telecommunications, media, finance, and transport sectors in the country were impacted by a malicious campaign undertaken by a Chinese hacking group by weaponizing several zero-day…

UK charity bank branded a ‘disaster’ after platform migration goes wrong 2025-07-03 at 12:50 By Lindsay Clark Customers booted from system and technical integration missing from upgrade A UK bank serving charities has come under fire from customers unable to log in or make transactions on its new online platform.… This article is an excerpt…