Mastercard is in advanced talks to acquire crypto infrastructure provider ZeroHash for up to $2 billion. The deal would give Mastercard control over critical technology that bridges traditional finance with digital assets. This represents one of the largest acquisitions ever in the crypto infrastruc
Samsung is showcasing two innovative storage solutions at CES 2026. The Detachable AutoSSD features modular design for automotive use, while the PM9E1 offers PCIe Gen5 speeds in compact form for AI PCs. Both represent significant advances in storage technology.
The subscription model has taken over Android apps, but open source alternatives prove you don’t need to pay monthly fees for quality software. These community-driven apps offer everything from secure note-taking to password management without compromising on features or privacy.
Perplexity AI is positioning itself as a freedom fighter for the open web, but its aggressive tactics are drawing fire from major tech companies. Amazon has sued to stop Perplexity’s Comet browser from autonomously browsing its store, while Reddit alleges illegal scraping of billions of posts.
UK tech leaders are mobilizing against a potential 20% exit tax on founders considering leaving the country. The Startup Coalition letter warns the measure could drive entrepreneurs away rather than keeping them in Britain. With founder confidence already low, many see this as economic self-sabotage
A senior DeepSeek researcher made a rare public appearance warning that AI could eliminate most jobs in the next 10-20 years. Chen Deli said tech companies should serve as “guardians of humanity” during this transition. The comments come as DeepSeek’s low-cost models challenge OpenAI’s dominance.
Microsoft is preparing to launch AI agents that function as independent users within enterprise environments. These agents will have their own email addresses, Teams accounts, and can autonomously perform tasks. The rollout is expected later in November.
A Financial Times letter pushes back against Bill Gates’ recent climate change optimism, arguing his views lack scientific rigor. The response highlights how 3°C warming would create prehistoric conditions humanity has never experienced.
Crypto crime is exploding with $2.2 billion stolen in just six months, driving unprecedented demand for security hardware. Ledger’s CEO reports triple-digit million revenues as hackers increasingly target individual wallets instead of exchanges.
Windows 10 users who expected to continue receiving security updates are hitting roadblocks trying to enroll in Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates program. The problem appears particularly acute in Europe, where users see “coming soon” messages. With the next security patch scheduled for November
