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The Jimmy Zhong story: How a $3B bitcoin heist collapsed after one fatal mistake
Jimmy Zhong stole billions from Silk Road after investing in bitcoin early, but his lavish lifestyle fell apart after he himself was robbed.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Apple Singles Day sales in China fall, Huawei and Xiaomi surge ahead
Apple’s Singles Day performance was dire compared to local Chinese rivals Huawei and Xiaomi, dropping for the third straight quarter.
North America Cloud Services
Kodak Super 8 film camera pairs nostalgia with modern tech
Kodak’s Super 8 will be available in December for $5,495, sparking controversy. But it could revive the analogue charm of the model.
Global Cloud Services
Who is Patrick Collison? The Stripe CEO was a millionaire at 17
Patrick Collison was the world’s youngest self-made millionaire at 17, and later as co-founder of Stripe that figure grew incredibly.
North America Cloud Services
Super startups: 8 crazy but cool business ideas you probably didn’t know existed
From nuclear reactors that fit in your garage, to plastic surgery loans, to AI dentistry, take a look at our favourite wacked business ideas.
Africa Institutional
Who is Richard Teng? Binance CEO is a storied finance pro, has a renewed focus on decentralising the world’s money
Richard Teng’s rise at Binance to succeed CZ as CEO comes after 30 years of regulatory and financial expertise in the industry.
North America Institutional
9 very different ways AI is changing the world
From peacekeeping and education, to combatting misinformation, AI tools can improve life for millions of people. Here are 9 to watch.
Global Cloud Services
Who is Sam Altman? A tech and venture capital visionary whose rapid rise in AI signalled the start of a new era in computing
From co-founding OpenAI and leading Y Combinator to his shock firing, Sam Altman is one of the world’s most talked-about entrepreneurs.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Who is Sir Nick Clegg? Meta’s president of global affairs started in UK politics, was knighted, then became a wealthy tech exec as he helped navigate Facebook’s and then Meta’s growth
Nick Clegg is a British politician and corporate executive.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Who is Tim Cook? How Apple’s cautious, saw his own net worth surge
Tim Cook’s reign as the CEO of Apple has seen the company become the first to hit a valuartion of US$1 trillion, and his own net worth surge.
North America Cloud Services
XR through the years: From the nausea-inducing Virtual Boy, to Apple’s era-defining Vision Pro
From Nintendo’s awkward Virtual Boy to Apple’s truly immersive Vision Pro, here’s a look at how XR technology has morphed over the years, bringing us closer to a Metaverse existence.
North America Cloud Services Trends
Google's Titan key rollout made passkey hardware a high-risk-user control surface
Google's 15 November 2023 Titan Security Key announcement is an account-security distribution event, not a generic product note. Google put a passkey-capable Titan key line into the Google Store and committed to distribute 100,000 of the new hardware keys at no cost to global…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Microsoft develops two custom silicon chips to improve AI competitiveness
Microsoft has developed its own customized artificial intelligence chips, the Azure Maia AI Accelerator, and the Azure Cobalt CPU.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
5 top tech stories this week: November 16, 2023
OpenAI has made some big moves this week, not only hoping to bridge gaps in AI training but also launching the GPT Store for personal AI chatbots without coding. We have a bunch of other great tech stories too. Here’s our rundown of the top stories this week.
Leaders
Polestar Day reveals electrifying future with Polestar 3 electric vehicle
Polestar’s first Polestar Day showed off its range of electric vehicles, featuring new energy storage capabilities, sustainable materials, and groundbreaking V2G and ADAS systems.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Billionaire investor Ron Baron goes long on SpaceX, predicts $500 billion valuation by 2030
Billionaire investor Ron Baron predicts SpaceX could be worth $500 billion by 2030, citing its reusable rocket technology and satellite internet network.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
World’s largest bank hit by LockBit ransomware gang linked to Boeing, Ion attacks
ICBC, the world’s largest bank, suffers a LockBit ransomware attack exploiting ‘CitrixBleed’, signaling rising cyber threats to global finance and highlighting the need for robust cybersecurity.
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Meta’s strategic partnership with Tencent opens new horizons for VR in China
Meta’s agreement with Tencent brings affordable VR tech to China, but regulatory challenges loom in a market they haven’t accessed for 14 years.
Global Cloud Services
Is it all about the money? How NFT gaming’s principal appeal could also be its downfall
NFTs came, they soared, but will they conquer the gaming world? NFT games appeal to those who value ownership, but the rewards aren’t always easy.
Companies
OpenAI launches GPT Store for personal AI chatbots without coding
OpenAI has introduced custom chatbots called GPTs, which allow users to create their own version of ChatGPT for specific purposes without coding.