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Hoskinson might be wrong about the future of decentralized compute

The Hidden Risk Behind Crypto’s Reliance on Big Tech: Why Decentralization Is More Fragile Than You Think In the high-stakes world of blockchain technology, a heated debate erupted at Consensus Hong Kong in February that exposed a fundamental tension at the heart of the crypto industry. Charles Hoskinson, the charismatic founder of Cardano, found himself […]

Want the best internet connectivity? Liechtenstein is the place to go

A new study finds Liechtenstein to be the world’s most connected country, ranking towards the top of the table in most major categories. The Internet Accessibility Index from MoneySuperMarket Broadband analyses key indicators, including fixed-line broadband speeds, the price and affordability of home internet packages, as well as the cost of mobile internet data to […]

Americans’ Anger Against AI Data Centers Is Boiling Over

America’s Growing Data Center Backlash: A Deep Dive Into Public Distrust and the Push for a Tech Timeout The American public’s relationship with data centers has reached a boiling point, and the latest data from the Pew Research Center paints a stark picture of widespread distrust and dissatisfaction. As the backbone of the digital age, […]

AI devices, robotics, and market fit shape Chinese startups’ global expansion · TechNode

From Local Champion to Global Disruptor: How Asian Tech Giants Are Conquering the World The stage was set at the XIN Summit, where Asia’s brightest minds in technology and globalization gathered to decode the secrets of international expansion for Chinese tech companies. With AI devices, robotics, and a global chessboard spanning Southeast Asia, Europe, and […]

MacBook Neo review: The fantastic new Mac for the masses

The MacBook Neo: Apple’s $599 Laptop That Defies Logic By D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac The MacBook Neo exceeds all expectations and defies all logic. It’s a $599 computer that’s not slow. The cheap laptop sports a light aluminum unibody with exceptional fit and finish, along with a gorgeous, bright Retina display. It runs on […]

Meta reportedly considering layoffs that could affect 20% of the company

Meta Considers 20%+ Workforce Cuts as AI Costs Spiral: Inside the Tech Giant’s High-Stakes Survival Strategy Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is reportedly weighing sweeping layoffs that could eliminate 20% or more of its global workforce—a move that would mark one of the most dramatic workforce reductions in Silicon Valley […]

Google fixes two new Chrome zero-days exploited in attacks

Google Releases Emergency Chrome Updates to Patch Two Zero-Day Exploits Actively Used in Attacks In a move that underscores the ongoing battle between tech giants and cybercriminals, Google has rolled out emergency security updates for its Chrome browser to address two high-severity vulnerabilities that are currently being exploited in the wild. The patches, released on […]

Rise of model context protocol in the agentic era

The Rise of MCP: Why Model Context Protocol is Reshaping AI Communication In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, a new protocol is making waves and challenging the established order of application programming interfaces (APIs). Model Context Protocol (MCP), introduced by Anthropic in late 2024, represents a fundamental shift in how AI systems interact […]

Stryker’s Cork site hit by global cyberattack

Cyberattack Chaos: Iran-Linked Group Claims Devastating Strike on Medical Giant Stryker In a stunning escalation of cyber warfare, an Iran-linked hacking group has launched a devastating attack on Stryker, one of the world’s largest medical technology companies, causing global network disruptions and raising alarms across the cybersecurity community. The attack, which occurred on March 11, […]