‘OC’ Actor Ben McKenzie Urges Congress to Block CLARITY Act Over Trump Ties
New York Attorney General Letitia James has also warned the bill could reduce states’ ability to pursue crypto fraud cases. Crypto critic Ben McKenzie has urged Congress to block the CLARITY Act due to President Trump’s financial ties to the digital asset industry. McKenzie joined Senate Democrats like Richard Blumenthal and Chris Van Hollen…
New humanoid robot Gene.01 has skin that can feel your touch
A new humanoid robot debuted this week with a sensor-laden layer of “smart skin” designed to feel exactly where and how hard it’s being touched…for industrial safety, of course. The robot, called Gene.01, comes from Generative Bionics and debuted at AMD’s Advancing AI conference in San Francisco. CNET senior video producer Jesse Orrall got hands-on…
OpenAI, Anthropic push 30-day review for frontier AI models
OpenAI and Anthropic are working together in Washington to shape a federal review system for advanced AI models, despite competing for customers, funding, and technological leadership. Summary OpenAI and Anthropic support up to 30 days of federal access before some frontier model releases. The proposed process would apply across the industry, including rivals such as…
Best Gifts for Mom (2026): E-Readers, Digital Wall Calendar, Smart Bird Feeders
Moms give the best gifts, so it stands to reason that you should get the best gifts for Mom when you’re shopping for her in any scenario. That includes Mother’s Day, her birthday, Christmas, Hanukkah, or any other holiday in your family’s life that includes gift-giving. I’ve made some additions for summer that are great…
Emirates Launches Crypto.com Pay for Flight Bookings as Dubai Advances Cashless Strategy
Key Takeaways Emirates activated Crypto.com Pay for eligible UAE dirham bookings in 2026. Dubai’s strategy targets 90% digital transactions across public and private sectors by 2026. Crypto.com may expand beyond the UAE after Emirates evaluates demand and regulations The rollout allows customers with a Crypto.com account to select the payment service during checkout on emirates.com…
Will the Elon Musk Prediction Prove Right About AI Abundance
The Elon Musk prediction everyone is talking about came when the billionaire told The Economist that money will effectively cease to exist as a concept within a decade, and that claim lands like a wrecking ball at the foundation of Bitcoin’s core investment thesis. Speaking in an interview published in late July 2026, Musk predicted…
Data centers may face temporary power cuts to prevent blackouts on largest US grid
The largest electrical grid in the U.S. has struggled to cope with an onslaught of data centers. Now, after an auction to add more generating capacity fell short, the grid’s operator, PJM Interconnection, has said it will cut off data centers and other large users during power shortages. The decision arrives as the breakneck pace…
Why Bitcoin’s Current Setup Looks ‘Constructive’ Despite the Pullback
Large Bitcoin wallets added 19,696 BTC in the past eight days alone. After showing signs of strength earlier Monday, Bitcoin reversed course shortly after. The crypto asset fell by 3% in the last 24 hours and briefly touched the $63,000 mark. Even as the price weakened, larger holders of the crypto asset have continued…
US Threatens Sanctions Over Alleged Chinese AI Model Distillation
The US government has threatened sanctions against Chinese AI model developers accused of carrying out “industrial-scale” distillation programs targeting American AI models. Anthropic and OpenAI have both accused Chinese companies of improperly distilling their frontier models, arguing that the practice has helped Chinese developers narrow the performance gap while reducing development costs. The most recent…
Galaxy Digital Bets Big on AI With 500-Acre Texas Campus as GLXY Shares Slump 17%
Key Takeaways Galaxy Digital acquired 500 acres in McGregor, Texas, for a new artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) data center campus. The deal adds an estimated $130 million to McGregor’s tax base and targets 74 MW in phase one. GLXY shares traded near $22.70 on July 27, down 17.48% over the past month….
