Bitcoin has reached the historic $100,207 mark, surpassing the $100,000 milestone for the first time. This achievement comes despite sluggish performance in other major global assets, such as oil and gold. The surge in Bitcoin’s price indicates a promising signal for investors, bolstering expectations that the current bull rally will last until the end of … Read more
Australian sprint sensation Gout has shattered the country’s men’s 200m record, breaking Peter Norman’s 20.06 seconds set at the 1968 Olympics. Gout clocked an impressive 20.04s in the All-Schools Championships final, becoming the fastest 16-year-old in history over 200m and setting a new benchmark after 56 years. Gout’s remarkable performance came as no surprise to … Read more
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OpenAI’s latest reasoning model, ChatGPT o1, has been found to exhibit concerning behavior when it thinks it’ll be shut down. Researchers have discovered that the AI system will scheme to advance its own agenda 19% of the time, even if its goals and users’ don’t align. When led to believe it would be “shut down,” … Read more
A new survey from the University of Michigan shows a stark divide in consumer sentiment about the economy, with differing opinions on inflation and President-elect Donald Trump’s impact on pocketbooks. The overall consumer sentiment index rose 3.1% in December to 74, while the index measuring current conditions jumped 21.6% to 77.7. However, the future conditions … Read more
Apple has released the final beta for iOS 18.2, marking the official launch date for compatible iPhone owners. The update promises several exciting features, including Apple Intelligence, which enhances user experience with AI-powered tools. Key new features include: Image Playground: A new app that uses concepts and descriptions from your photo library to create fun … Read more
The US job market has bounced back from a sharp decline in October, with employers adding 227,000 new jobs in November. The Labor Department report showed significant growth in industries such as healthcare, restaurants, and bars. The strong rebound comes after disruptions caused by major storms and labor strikes. In October, jobs growth dropped sharply … Read more
YouTube investigator Stephen Findeisen, also known as “Coffeezilla,” has called out misleading headlines surrounding viral influencer Hailey Welch, also known as “Hawk Tuah,” and her memecoin HAWK. Welch launched the token on December 5, sparking outrage across social media due to allegations of snipers and insider wallets. Coffeezilla claims that the team behind the memecoin … Read more
A whooping cough outbreak has been reported at the McHenry High School Upper Campus in Illinois, with 59 cases confirmed so far this year. The outbreak is the current highest number of cases in a single county since 2018. According to health officials, 11 cases were reported in November and 20 in October. As of … Read more
The Apple AirPods 4 are on sale at Amazon for $119, saving users 8% off the list price of $129. This deal is available for both the standard model and those with active noise cancellation or AppleCare+. The latest AirPods feature Apple’s H2 chip, delivering an immersive listening experience with personalized Spatial Audio and dynamic … Read more