General Motors has reached a privacy-related settlement with a group of law enforcement agencies led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta. Back in 2024, The New York Times reported that automakers including GM were sharing information about their customers’ driving behavior with insurance companies, and that some customers were concerned that their insurance rates had…
Key Takeaways Colombia’s Gustavo Petro warned that fossil-fueled Bitcoin mining risks global climate collapse. Paraguay holds the 4th largest global hashrate, while Venezuela’s 9-year peak energy crisis halted mining. Petro wants 3 Caribbean cities to mine Bitcoin, though the 2026 Hashrate Index report omits Colombia. President Petro Highlights Venezuelan and Paraguayan Potential For Energy Mining…
## Market Snapshot Strait of Hormuz Ship Transit market shows 62.5% YES for 20 ships transiting by May 31, down from 69% a day ago. Trump’s Hormuz Blockade Announcement market is at 40.5% YES, slightly down from 42% a day ago. Bab el-Mandeb Strait Closure market remains largely unaffected at 4% YES. ## Key Takeaways…
Microsoft says Win32 remains central to Windows decades later, showing how compatibility still shapes Windows 11 and enterprise apps. The post Microsoft: Windows 11 Still Runs on 1990s Code appeared first on TechRepublic. Source link
A US court has found that Meta’s AI ads tools materially developed fraudulent investment content, stripping Section 230 immunity and exposing the platform to securities fraud claims. Summary In Bouck v. Meta, a Northern California federal court denied Section 230 immunity after finding that Meta’s AI ads tools materially shaped fraudulent investment content rather than…
The Moon is now in its Waning Crescent phase, which means we’re getting closer to the New Moon and a start of a new lunar cycle. Over the coming nights, visibility will reduce significantly. But for now, there’s still some features to be seen, so keep reading to find out what you can see on…
Key Takeaways Senate Banking neared a CLARITY Act vote, setting up a pivotal U.S. crypto market test in 2026. Pavel Durov drove TON up 32% to $2.89, putting Telegram-led adoption in focus next. Tether froze $515M in 371 wallets as Zcash jumped 40%, sharpening 2026 privacy debates. WEEK IN REVIEW CLARITY Act Draft Circulates Ahead…
## Market Snapshot Iranian Demands Trump Will Agree To: Pricing suggests increased likelihood of US concessions. WTI Crude Oil Prices in May 2026: 3% YES for $150 threshold, down from 4% 24h ago. Next US x Iran Diplomatic Meeting: Activity consistent with increased diplomatic engagement likelihood. ## Key Takeaways – Proposed US-Iran framework appears consistent…
A leader in almost everything tech and home-office related for over 40 years, Swiss-founded Logitech offers a vast array of products, including keyboards, consoles, webcams, and tech gear made especially for education, business, and gaming. We at WIRED know the company’s wares well (obviously), so we’ve found the latest Logitech promo codes and deals to…
Virginia redistricting referendum was struck down 4-3 by the state Supreme Court on May 8, with Democrats immediately filing to appeal to SCOTUS Summary The Virginia Supreme Court ruled 4-3 that Democrats violated procedural requirements when they placed the redistricting amendment on the April ballot. The court found that early voting had already begun when…
