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In brief Researchers built a “Swarm Oracle” of robots that collectively agreed on sensor data under adversarial attacks. The system uses a reputation token model to penalize faulty robots and reward accurate ones, enabling self-healing over time. Potential applications include disaster insurance, climate monitoring, and DePIN networks, though scalability remains a challenge. A swarm of…
In brief Raivo “Rastaland” Plavnieks started livestreaming on Pump.fun to fund treatment for his rare form of cancer. On Sunday, a viewer suggested he should download a Steam game—but it hosted malware that was used to swipe Solana from his wallet. The crypto and online security community rallied behind the streamer to pump his token,…
The crypto landscape is evolving faster than ever before, drawing in a new wave of mainstream investors. We’re here to simplify that journey, making crypto investing smarter, more accessible and easier for everyone. That’s why we’re excited to launch Bundles – an innovative new feature in the Kraken platform that lets you buy diversified portfolios…
In brief Pudgy Penguins’ battle royale platform game Pudgy Party is a fun, casual-friendly mobile experience. Developed by Mythical Games, it adds to the proven formula by giving each character unique and fun abilities. Some characters can be evolved into a legendary NFT, which can be traded on the Mythical marketplace. Pudgy Penguins mobile game…
In brief Remilia Corporation is launching a Milady-centric social network called RemiliaChat. The rollout is beginning with RemiliaNET, a social identity layer launching Friday. While aimed at fans of 4chan, RemiliaChat will have some level of content moderation. The Milady gang thinks social media is broken, calling the community of fans the “diaspora of chan…
In brief Myriad traders see roughly a nearly 50/50 chance Trump visits China before year-end 2025. Reuters and WSJ report that Beijing has invited Trump, while the TikTok deal talks signal warming ties. Kalshi and Polymarket host related markets on a potential Trump-Xi meeting this year. A popular Myriad market asks whether Donald Trump will…
In brief The free Gemini 2.5 Flash Image tool turns selfies into hyperrealistic 1/7-scale figurines, sparking explosive demand. Users simply upload a full-body photo, paste a detailed prompt, and receive toy-store-ready results in seconds. Politicians and influencers are adopting the trend, while advanced users tweak materials, poses, and props for personalized dolls. Google’s latest AI…
We’re excited to launch something new — and if you’ve ever wanted to take a position on what’s going to happen next in crypto markets, this could be for you. Today we’re launching Kraken Perps (short for Kraken Perpetuals), available in select regions to eligible clients worldwide. These offer a simple, flexible way to trade…
In brief Hallucinations are structural, not glitches. OpenAI shows LLMs bluff because training rewards confidence over accuracy. A simple fix: reward “I don’t know.” Changing scoring rules to favor refusals could shift models toward honesty. Users can fight back. Ask for sources, frame prompts tightly, and use factuality settings to cut down on false answers.…
In brief Two new research papers show how AI agents can be engineered with fixed psychological archetypes or evolve emotional strategies during conversations. Emotion boosts performance: personality priming improves consistency and believability, while adaptive emotions measurably increase negotiation success. Advocates see more natural human–AI interactions, but critics warn of manipulation and blurred accountability as agents…
