Image: iStock Mozilla wants to set the record straight: The company needs a license “to make some of the basic functionality” of its Firefox open source browser possible, but that does not give it ownership of a user’s data. The clarification comes days after the company introduced Terms of Use (TOU) for Firefox, along with…
Just a few days ago, Mashable published an article investigating why Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were suddenly in a freefall. Of the four main reasons, three were attributable to Donald Trump and his actions as president. This is not exactly what one would expect from Trump, who promised to be a pro-crypto president after its advocates helped…
The impacts have hit the National Park Service as well. One employee was poised to go on a trip to oversee road maintenance at a national monument when the change went into effect on February 20. “Unless I want to pay for it myself, I can’t go, I can’t pay for my hotel, my rental…
The author of California’s SB 1047, the nation’s most controversial AI safety bill of 2024, is back with a new AI bill that could shake up Silicon Valley. California state Senator Scott Wiener introduced a new bill on Friday that would protect employees at leading AI labs, allowing them to speak out if they think…
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on March 2 the first five cryptocurrencies that will form a U.S. strategic crypto reserve: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Solana, and Cardano. Bitcoin and Ethereum are the two largest cryptocurrencies in the world by market value. By establishing a crypto reserve, the U.S. becomes a direct stakeholder in the digital asset…
Though 2025 won’t mark the return of astronauts into deep space as NASA had hoped, launchpads still will be scorching-hot from a procession of robotic spacecraft attempting to land on the moon. How many of these moon landings will succeed? Will the number top the two-ish (one of which made a heckuva comeback) last year? …
If you have a cat, you know how picky, perfect, and just plain weird they can be. Most of the complaints lodged against cats are people not understanding they’re not dogs; their behavior can be a bit tricker and more aloof. The next-biggest cat complaint is that litter boxes are stinky, and you don’t want…
AI startup Anthropic today announced that it raised $3.5 billion at a $61.5 billion post-money valuation, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. The Series E, which also had participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, Cisco Investments, D1 Capital Partners, Fidelity Management & Research Company, General Catalyst, Jane Street, Menlo Ventures, and Salesforce Ventures, brings the company’s total…
A bank failure occurs when a financial institution becomes insolvent and is closed by regulators because it can no longer meet its obligations. Bank failures can be alarming, especially for small business owners who rely on financial institutions for daily operations. Having worked in the banking industry for many years, I’ve seen firsthand how sudden…
Sean Baker’s five-time Academy Award-winning Anora is like Pretty Woman at the harried pace of Uncut Gems — until the ending. The film’s final moments are silent, which is a direct contrast to the chaotic journey Ani (Mikey Madison) has just been on. After a whirlwind marriage to a rich client and son of a…
