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/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25503647/DSCF7835_Enhanced_NR.jpg?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "Microsoft teases ‘major’ Surface business announcement for January 30th")
Source: The Verge Microsoft is preparing for a “major” Surface announcement later this month. The software giant has started teasing “a major announcement from Surface for Business” this week in a LinkedIn post spotted by Windows Central. The announcement will be made during Microsoft’s AI tour in New York City on January 30th. Microsoft is…
Source: Coin Tegraph According to cybersecurity firm CertiK, the number of crypto hacks and exploits rose to 303 incidents in 2024, up from 282 in 2023. Read Full Article
Source: Live Mint CHICAGO, Jan 8 (Reuters) – Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures fell back on Wednesday in a technical reversal after reaching multi-month and lifetime highs the previous day, according to analysts. CME February live cattle futures ended down 1.875 cents at 193.700 cents per pound. March feeder cattle settled down 2.950 cents at…
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25236571/i_QdrPVBF_X4.jpg?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "AGDQ’s best moments happen when you least expect them")
Source: The Verge Awesome Games Done Quick, the annual charity speedrunning marathon is in full swing, already amassing over $500,000 for the Prevent Cancer Foundation. With three more days to go, there’s a great many runs of popular games coming up. But relying on the schedule or your own preferences to determine when to tune…
Source: Coin Tegraph Pudgy Penguins’ PENGU token jumps 13% despite NFT sales dropping over 50%, fueled by a viral marketing campaign. Read Full Article
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25823080/Screenshot_2025_01_08_at_12.51.19_PM.png?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "Tonal upgrades its smart weightlifting machine with heavier weights and a better camera")
Source: The Verge Launched in 2018, the Tonal is a wall-mounted strength training machine with electromagnetically adjustable resistance and a touchscreen display. It can monitor lifting form, offer virtual coaching, predict and set the optimal weight for each exercise, and responsively adjust as you lift for a personalized workout. The company also offers on-demand workouts….
Source: Live Mint (Updates with settlement prices) CHICAGO, Jan 8 (Reuters) – Chicago corn, soy and wheat futures dipped on Wednesday as the dollar jumped on uncertainty over U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff plans, and as investors squared positions and awaited supply and demand data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. CBOT wheat ended down…
Source: Coin Tegraph Bitcoin sweeps new 2025 lows as Treasury yields rise, and the strengthening US dollar Index forces crypto analysts to revise their short-term price expectations. Read Full Article
Source: Venture Beat Infinite Reality has raised $3 billion from a private investor, which it plans to put towards expanding its network and product offerings. Read Full Article
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Source: The Verge Nintendo isn’t officially at CES, but it might have stolen the show anyway: accessories-maker Genki brought a 3D-printed mockup of what it says is Nintendo’s Switch successor, and we got to hold it and take some high-resolution pictures. Based on the mockup of what we’ll call the Switch 2, Nintendo’s next console…
