Day: April 29, 2025

Mastercard has introduced support for stablecoin settlement for merchants, as global regulators clarify digital assets’ rules. The company partnered with Nuvei and stablecoin issuers Circle and Paxos to enable cryptocurrency payments. This move aims to provide more payment options for merchants worldwide amidst growing regulatory clarity. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-28/mastercard-adds-stablecoin-settlement-support-for-merchants

German authorities are investigating a possible murder after best-selling author Alexandra Fröhlich was found dead on a houseboat in Hamburg. The 58-year-old novelist was discovered on April 22 morning, and her relatives reported the body to the fire department. Prosecutors believe she died as a result of violence and have launched an investigation into possible … Read more

Apple has completed its Engineering Validation Testing (EVT) for at least one iPhone 17 model, according to an upcoming DigiTimes report. This milestone marks a key step in the manufacturing process before mass production begins. The EVT stage involves testing iPhone 17 prototypes to ensure hardware works as expected. Following this, Apple will conduct Design … Read more

The family of John William Cannon, a 62-year-old US Air Force veteran who died after suffering a heart attack on an American Airlines flight, has come forward to express their outrage and grief over what they claim was the airline’s failure to provide adequate medical attention. According to the lawsuit filed by Cannon’s son Kyle, … Read more

The 100th day of President Donald Trump’s second term marks a significant milestone in his economic agenda, which has been met with widespread criticism and uncertainty. The “sell America” trade policy, aimed at boosting manufacturing through tariffs, has led to trillions of dollars in market value wipeout and an uncertain economic outlook. While the US … Read more

The New York Times offers an All Access subscription that includes news, games, cooking content, audio, and Wirecutter services. Existing subscribers are not eligible for this offer. The monthly rate is €2.00 every 4 weeks for the first 6 months, then €12.00 every 4 weeks. For an annual plan, the initial fee is €20.00 for … Read more

Samsung is set to launch its latest foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7, in early July. The company will hold an in-person event in New York at the start of the month, as confirmed by a report from South Korean publication The JoongAng. The leak aligns with previous reports and suggests that … Read more

Episode three of The Last of Us season two is a masterclass in storytelling, expertly resetting the audience’s emotions and expectations. After Joel’s brutal murder at the hands of Abby, the people of Jackson decide to take revenge on her group. However, this plan hits a snag when the town council rejects it, citing concerns … Read more

A new report from Apollo chief economist Torsten Slok suggests that a sweeping “Liberation Day” tariff announced in April could lead to a recession in the US by summer. Slok now estimates the probability of this scenario at 90%. The tariffs, which President Trump has placed on Chinese imports, will likely disrupt global trade and … Read more

Apple has released the latest beta updates across its software platforms, including watchOS 11.5, visionOS 2.5, tvOS 18.5, and more. The new update, beta 4, is expected to focus on bug fixes and performance improvements rather than new features. This release comes a week after the previous developer betas, indicating that Apple has no major … Read more