Crypto Buterin says Ethereum must focus on usability and decentralization to become a ‘world computer’ Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin used a New Year’s message on X to reflect on major technical gains in 2025 and to argue that the network’s true test is meeting its original mission, not chasing new crypto narratives. Buterin highlighted that Ethereum became faster, more reliable and better able
Health Six simple Roku TV tweaks to stop buffering and freezes Roku TVs can slow down as caches accumulate temporary data, leading to stuttering, buffering and freezes. Here are six quick fixes to clear clutter and improve performance. 1. Unplug the TV. Disconnect the unit, wait a few minutes to let electronics power down, then plug it back in. This basic
Culture Usman Khawaja’s farewell underlines cricket as expression of character Usman Khawaja’s Test retirement highlighted both his importance to Australian cricket and the quiet individuality of his game. He ranks 15th on Australia’s list of highest Test scorers and first emerged for Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground, where his first Test shot was a celebrated pull for
AI LG unveils AI-powered xboom speakers in will.i.am collaboration LG has revealed four new xboom speakers ahead of CES 2026 as part of an ongoing collaboration with will.i.am, who is credited as an "experimental architect" on development, design and brand marketing. All models use AI to analyze audio and the listening space and automatically adjust
Crypto Builders Criticize Base’s Zora-Driven Push for Creator Coins Developers and token projects on the Base layer 2 network are pushing back against the chain’s promotion of creator coins, saying its close alignment with NFT marketplace Zora sidelines other Base-native projects. Base, built by Coinbase atop Ethereum using the OP Stack, has become a hub for creator coins
Crypto BONK rises about 10% after breaching key resistance level BONK climbed roughly 10.6% in the past 24 hours to about $0.00000833, advancing steadily and setting higher intraday lows before peaking near $0.00000844. The most decisive move came as trading activity expanded while the token pushed above $0.00000820, a level that had capped earlier gains. Volume
Crypto PeckShield Says Crypto Hack Losses Fell 60% in December to About $76M PeckShield reported that crypto-related losses from hacks and cybersecurity exploits fell sharply in December, dropping about 60% month-on-month to roughly $76 million. Key Topics Crypto, Hacks, Cybersecurity, Losses, Peckshield, Monthly
Crypto Galaxy Says Bitcoin Is Tracking Gold’s Path to Monetary Hedge, Eyes $250K Galaxy’s 2026 outlook frames bitcoin’s evolution as moving beyond short-term price cycles and increasingly following gold’s adoption curve as institutional access expands. The firm argues that growing long-term demand for a monetary hedge is strengthening bitcoin’s bull case, pointing to a $250,000 trajectory. Galaxy highlights
AI New Jersey’s Blue Acres program has bought and cleared about 1,200 flood-prone homes New Jersey’s Blue Acres program has acquired and demolished roughly 1,200 properties in flood-prone areas, using more than $234 million in federal and state funds to pay fair market value and return land to permanent open space. Started in 1995, the program is widely cited as a national
AI Governments Deploy A.I. Chatbots in Schools as Educators and Experts Urge Caution Governments and tech companies are rolling out generative A.I. tools and training in schools worldwide, with recent deals including Microsoft in the United Arab Emirates, OpenAI’s ChatGPT Edu in Kazakhstan and xAI’s Grok tutoring project in El Salvador. Proponents say chatbots can save teachers time, personalize learning
AI Ars Technica’s top 10 vehicles driven in 2025 Ars Technica picked its 10 best vehicles driven and reviewed in 2025, a year the outlet describes as turbulent for the car industry as some makers slowed EV plans while charging infrastructure continued to improve. 10th — Lotus Emira V6: A traditional, Norfolk-built Lotus with a Toyota V6, manual gearbox and
Crypto Supply‑chain breaches, AI memory attacks and cloud outages led 2025 security failures Ars Technica’s year‑in‑review highlights a 2025 defined by rampant supply‑chain compromises, repeated AI chatbot exploits and major cloud outages. Supply‑chain attacks remained prolific. One December 2024 incident injected a backdoor into a Solana developer library, allowing attackers to drain wallets and net up to $155,
Business Ian Balding, trainer of Mill Reef and Lochsong, dies aged 87 Ian Balding, the trainer best known for guiding Mill Reef to victory in the Derby and the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe and later training the champion sprinter Lochsong, has died at the age of 87, his family said. On the Park House Stables Instagram page his family said:
AI Top smart scales for 2026 and how to choose the right one Smart scales can make tracking health easier by logging weight, body fat, muscle mass, water levels and syncing that data to your phone so you can see long-term trends. Different models target different users: some keep things simple and reliable, others pack many metrics and platform integrations, and high-end options
Tech Zelensky Names Military Intelligence Chief Kyrylo Budanov as Chief of Staff President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday appointed Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence service, as his new chief of staff, filling a weekslong vacancy left by the November resignation of Andriy Yermak amid a corruption scandal. The move shifts one of Ukraine’s highest-profile generals into a political
Crypto XRP climbs to $1.87 as exchange-held supply falls to eight-year low, $2 remains key hurdle XRP pushed up to $1.87 as exchange-held supply fell to its lowest level since 2018, reinforcing a tightening-float narrative even as the price remains capped below the heavy $1.88–$2.00 resistance band. Balances on trading venues have dropped to roughly 1.6 billion XRP, down about 57%
Business At least 40 killed in Swiss ski-resort bar fire during New Year celebrations A fierce blaze at Le Constellation bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort during New Year's Eve celebrations has killed at least 40 people and injured 119, officials said. The fire broke out at roughly 1.30am local time while guests were celebrating the start of 2026. Swiss President
Crypto Malicious Chrome Extensions Route Traffic Through Attacker Proxies to Steal Credentials from 170+ Sites Security researchers have uncovered two malicious Google Chrome extensions, both named Phantom Shuttle and published by the same developer, that intercept web traffic and capture credentials while posing as a multi-location network speed test plug-in for developers and foreign-trade users. Both add-ons were available for download at the time of
Tech Hidden gems: the overlooked video games of 2025 From experimental romps to quiet indies, 2025 delivered a wide range of games that flew under many players’ radars. This round-up highlights notable releases across consoles and PC, from narrative oddities and puzzle hybrids to emotional and horror-driven experiences. Standouts include Date Everything!, a fully voiced sandbox about romancing household
Business Landlines Still Matter: Why You Might Keep a Home Phone in 2026 Even as smartphones dominate, traditional landline phones can still be critical during large mobile network outages. If your cellphone can’t make calls in an emergency, a landline often remains a reliable way to reach help. Landlines connect over dedicated wiring built up over decades. Once standard in U.S.
Crypto Bitfarms to Exit Latin America, Sells Paraguay Site for Up to $30M Bitcoin miner Bitfarms is selling its Paso Pe, Paraguay site as it moves to exit Latin America, the company said. The buyer is the Sympatheia Power Fund, managed by Singapore-based Hawksburn Capital. The deal is worth up to $30 million. Bitfarms will receive $9 million at closing and up to
Crans-montana Crans-Montana Fire: At Least 40 Dead and 115 Injured in Swiss Ski Resort Blaze A devastating fire at the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana has claimed around 40 lives and injured 115 others, according to local police. The blaze erupted in the early hours of New Year's Day when the bar was reportedly filled with Swiss residents
World Mini Arcade Pro Delivers Authentic Cabinet Feel but Stumbles on Controls and Compatibility The Mini Arcade Pro converts a Nintendo Switch into a single-player arcade-style cabinet, recreating a classic layout that works well for many 2D and retro-style games. While the chassis and joystick provide an authentic arcade feel, several design and performance issues limit its appeal beyond a niche of retro-focused players.
World LG Rolls Out Early Black Friday Discounts: 20% Off With Promo Code and Deep Appliance Savings LG is offering a suite of early Black Friday discounts that deliver substantial savings across several product categories. Shoppers can take 20% off with an LG promo code, claim up to $1,000 off appliances, and save as much as 40% on bestselling televisions and monitors. The promotion also includes
World Why U.S. Strategy Toward Russia and China Needs Clearer Definition The United States’ approach to the strategic challenges posed by Putin’s Russia and Xi’s China remains insufficiently defined in the face of a shifting global order. That ambiguity complicates decision-making, weakens deterrence, and reduces the effectiveness of diplomacy. A clearer, more coherent policy framework is required to align
