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SOL LEADS MAJORS HIGHER, HYPE HITS ATH, XPL SHORT-SQUEEZESOL leads bounce back in crypto majors. HYPE hits $50, trading volume flips Robinhood. KindlyMD to raise $5bn equity to buy BTC. Sharplink bought $252m ETH. US economic data to be published onchain. 82% of US investors don’t yet own crypto. Trump Media, Cryptocom launches $1b CRO…
In brief Standard Chartered projects ETH could reach $7,500 by end of year and $25,000 by 2028 based on current adoption trends ETH ETFs have accumulated over $8B since July with major corporate buyers like BitMine and SharpLink stacking aggressively Ethereum’s yield advantages through staking and DeFi utility make it potentially stronger than Bitcoin as…
In brief Cloudflare One now gives IT teams insight into employee usage of generative AI tools—such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini—via agentless API integrations and real-time prompt controls. The new features include a Shadow AI report that reveals all AI tools in use within an organization. Also included is AI Prompt Protection that can block…
In brief Google upgraded Gemini with 2.5 Flash Image, taking aim at OpenAI’s dominance. Developers can remix template apps in AI Studio and deploy custom image projects instantly. Google has expanded access through OpenRouter and fal.ai, widening distribution to coders worldwide. Google launched Gemini 2.5 Flash Image on Tuesday, delivering a new AI model that…
In brief A new DeepSeek AI model has been released, challenging OpenAI’s latest open-source rollout. OpenAI’s gpt-oss-20b falters in reasoning and writing tests, while DeepSeek v3.1 produces gripping stories, working code, and smart refusals At first glance, DeepSeek’s hybrid architecture outperforms OpenAI’s open-source push, though OpenAI’s model wins on customization. OpenAI made its triumphant return…
In brief Researchers at George Mason University demonstrated Oneflip, a Rowhammer-style attack that sabotages AI by flipping a single bit in memory. The altered model works normally but hides a backdoor trigger, letting attackers force wrong outputs on command without hurting overall accuracy. The study shows how AI systems face hardware-level security risks, raising concerns…
In brief Google Cloud exec Jack Buser warned that rising costs and stagnant play time have left studios with a broken business model. A recent Google Cloud study said nine of 10 developers now use AI tools somewhere in production. While critics fear job losses and backlash as AI reshapes game design, Buser said AI…
In brief The Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a also debuted, adding AI health tools and translation. Google introduced Pixelsnap, a Qi2 magnetic charging system with new accessories. A new AI voice assistant, Gemini for Home, will replace Google Assistant on Nest devices. Google unveiled the Pixel 10 lineup on Wednesday at its annual…
In brief While AI speeds up coding and playtesting, devs worry about privacy, cost, and creative control. Small studios see AI as a chance to compete, while larger publishers struggle to adapt. From smarter NPCs to new jobs, developers say AI is remaking game development. Nearly nine in 10 game developers say they’ve already built…
In brief Google has increased its pro forma stake in the Bitcoin miner to 14%. The firm last week signed a deal to expand its AI data center capacity. Its stock is booming as a result. Terawulf stock (NASDAQ: WULF) surged more than 12% Monday after the Bitcoin miner said it was expanding and that…
