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In brief 1X unveiled NEO, a humanoid home robot designed for cleaning and personal assistance. NEO uses tendon-driven motors, soft materials, and a built-in AI model to perform chores and learn new tasks. Rivals, including Richtech, Unitree, and Wandercraft, are pushing humanoids into factories and research labs worldwide. As robotics firms chase the dream of…
In brief ASIC has released an updated version of Info Sheet 225, expanding how financial-services laws apply to digital assets, including stablecoins, staking, and tokenized products. The guidance introduces new custodial standards and 18 classification examples while reaffirming that Australian law applies to offshore and decentralized platforms serving local users. The update aligns with Treasury’s…
In brief Altman admitted OpenAI mishandled the 4o-to-5 upgrade and pledged freer, more transparent tools. “Adult mode” will relax content limits while protecting minors and users in crisis. OpenAI’s $1.4 trillion build-out and new foundation will fund AI-driven science and resilience projects. OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman faced users on Tuesday, answering questions in a…
In brief Hacker News users railed against forced AI integrations that bloat tools and disrupt workflows. Research links overexposure to AI with fatigue, stress, and “cognitive overload” in both consumers and employees. Analysts warn that user burnout, not regulation, may be the real brake on the AI gold rush. If you’ve ever grumbled at an…
In brief Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade has passed its final testnet and is set to launch on the mainnet around December 3. The update will lower transaction costs and improve efficiency by expanding blob storage and implementing PeerDAS, which boosts layer-2 scalability. Developers have said the change could increase blob space by over 400%, marking a…
In brief Bitcoin miner TeraWulf said Tuesday that it is expanding its partnership with Fluidstack. The company in August announced Google-backed plans to expand into the world of AI. TeraWulf’s stock climbed nearly 17% on Tuesday. On a largely bleak Tuesday for Bitcoin mining stocks, TeraWulf’s share price soared nearly 17% after the Nasdaq-listed firm…
In brief Mt. Gox was the world’s largest Bitcoin exchange until it shut down in 2014 after discovering large-scale BTC thefts. Some 850,000 Bitcoin was stolen over the course of years due to a vulnerability in Bitcoin’s code. After Feds recovered 140,000 BTC in 2023, repayments to Mt. Gox users are finally underway… but the…
In brief Bitcoin trading at $115,542, nearly 1% above the critical $114,200 monthly open level. Technical indicators show bullish momentum after a major correction earlier this month. Sentiment on prediction markets remains strong, but the upcoming Fed meeting and trade talks with China could swing things in either direction. It’s been an up and down…
In brief Rivals like xAI and OpenAI are exploring flirty or adult AI, but Microsoft is drawing a hard line. The global sex-tech market is projected to exceed $100 billion by 2030. Mustafa Suleyman says AI should “serve humanity,” not simulate romance or desire. As rival AI firms chase intimacy and realism, Microsoft is swearing…
In brief Stray dogs in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone have been photographed with vivid blue fur—alive and seemingly healthy.  Caretakers suggest the most likely cause is chemical exposure, such as a leaking portable toilet, not radiation-induced mutation.  The incident draws attention to long-term environmental risks in zones of industrial or nuclear contamination and…
