SAVE $50: As of Aug. 17, the Apple iPad 11-inch (A16) is on sale for $399 at Amazon. That’s an 11% discount on the list price. $399 at Amazon $449 Save $50 The Apple iPad 11-inch (A16) has dropped in price at Amazon, giving you the chance to save $50 on the 128GB model….
In XRP news today, Ripple fell as low as $0.99 during the August 12 session, slipping below $1 for the first time since November 2024. The token first crossed $1 on Nov. 16, 2024, before reaching a peak of $3.42 in July 2025. The broader crypto market downturn has since erased much of that advance….
It’s the middle of Atlantic hurricane season, but you’d be forgiven for forgetting that it’s even happening. The basin has only seen three named storms since the start of hurricane season in June, a trio of weak and largely disheveled tropical storms. One or two additional tropical storms are possible through the middle of August…
Key Takeaways Michael Egorov called Pump.fun “a casino of scams,” criticizing its memecoin culture on Solana. Egorov said Phantom’s hardware-wallet setup trails Metamask’s despite Solana’s ecosystem support. Claw Pump co-founder Tomi204 pushed back, defending Pump.fun and Phantom’s average-user experience. Blunt Critique at Its Finest Michael Egorov, the founder of Curve Finance, has taken direct aim…
All eyes are on Anthropic now with their IPO heavily expected to hit the market in October. Anthropic appears to be moving closer to its initial public offering (IPO), which undoubtedly is one of the most closely watched technology listings of 2026. The emerging consensus is that Claude’s maker could reach the public markets…
Meta released Glimmer this week, an open-weight AI model anyone can download and run on their own hardware — a contrast to Muse Spark, the company’s more powerful model that stays locked behind its own APIs. The release landed alongside a letter from Mark Zuckerberg arguing AI should be “for everyone” rather than controlled by a handful of labs, but as Equity’s…
Stripe has reportedly finalized an agreement to acquire AI model-routing platform OpenRouter for more than $7 billion, months after the startup was valued at $1.3 billion in its latest funding round. Summary Stripe has reportedly agreed to acquire OpenRouter for more than $7 billion. OpenRouter was valued at $1.3 billion after raising $113 million in…
OnePlus 15 is a flagship Android phone known for fast performance, a large battery, quick charging, and extensive software customization. Camera and AI features add options for photography, communication, and everyday tasks. Its combination of performance and endurance will be familiar to longtime OnePlus users. People coming from other Android flagships will also find a…
Key Takeaways Tron surpassed Ethereum to become the largest USDT host, cementing its stablecoin market leadership. A gasless feature spurred emerging market adoption, allowing Tron to capture 52% of sub-$1,000 transfers. Tron hit record daily activity and leads in crypto card settlements, proving true non-speculative demand. Tron Solidifies Stance as Stablecoin Chain, Leading USDT Market…
Perhaps the most notable event in the following days would be the Federal Reserve minutes release of the 28-29 July FOMC meeting. The new business week has started on the right foot, as after a highly dull and sluggish weekend, bitcoin has finally charted a minor increase to $63,500. The following days have some…
