2026-08-17

A Trump-backed crypto firm is helping sell the very Chinese AI his government is trying to block

A crypto venture backed by Donald Trump and his family is helping to bankroll a platform that resells artificial intelligence from Chinese companies the US government has blacklisted, an arrangement that sits awkwardly beside the administration’s own campaign to choke off China’s AI industry. Reuters reported on Monday that World Liberty Financial, the Trump-linked crypto […]<br /> Thi [...]

2026-08-17

What actually happens when you let apps track your activity?

What kind of data is being collected by our devices, and how is it being used? Should we "Ask app not to track"? [...]

2026-08-17

This Google Play Store trick saved me over $100 on the Pixel 11 Pro XL - here's how

Here's how I saved hundreds on a new phone and watch in just a few seconds. [...]

2026-08-17

Goldman Sachs says a September Fed rate hike is very unlikely as inflation cools

Chief economist Jan Hatzius cited soft retail sales, weak employment data, and slowing inflation in a Sunday client note [...]

2026-08-17

SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets just 38 minutes apart, breaking its own record

The back-to-back launches Saturday night beat SpaceX's previous record, set in August 2024, by 27 minutes [...]

2026-08-17

Peter Thiel's hedge fund bought a stake in Argentine shale oil producer Vista Energy, sending the stock surging

Thiel Macro LLC disclosed owning nearly 1.2 million Vista Energy ADS as of June 30, sending the stock up more than 5% in premarket trading Monday [...]

2026-08-17

Meta's trial against 29 states over claims it addicted kids to social media starts this week

Four state attorneys general are seeking up to $1.4 trillion in penalties and changes to how Meta operates its platforms [...]

2026-08-17

HP Omnibook X (2026) review: Nailing the basics

The Omnibook X isn't flashy, but it still excels in almost every way. [...]

2026-08-17

Satellite operators are in panic mode due to a worsening launch crisis

What happens if the Falcon rockets stop flying? [...]