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NVIDIA has taken a big step towards strengthening its domestic chip manufacturing, revealing the first Blackwell wafer made in the US. The hardware company assembled the wafer, which is the base material for NVIDIA’s AI chips, in TSMC’s semiconductor manufacturing facility in Phoenix, Arizona.NVIDIA revealed its Blackwell platform last year, boasting a goal of revolutionizing the AI industry through tech giants like Amazon, Google, OpenAI and others who already committed to adopting the next-gen architecture. NVIDIA said the latest platform was more powerful and translated to 25x less cost and energy consumption compared to its predecessor. Now that Blackwell wafers…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The two survivors of an American military strike on a suspected drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean will be sent to Ecuador and Colombia, their home countries, President Donald Trump said Saturday.The military rescued the pair after striking a submersible vessel Thursday, in what was at least the sixth such attack since early September. “It was my great honor to destroy a very large DRUG-CARRYING SUBMARINE that was navigating towards the United States on a well known narcotrafficking transit route,” Trump said in a social media post. “U.S. Intelligence confirmed this vessel was loaded up with mostly Fentanyl,…

According to reports, Ripple is moving into corporate treasury services with an acquisition valued at $1 billion. The purchase, tied to a treasury management firm, has prompted some market educators to lay out aggressive price scenarios for XRP, including a top-end projection of $1,000+. Related Reading Ripple Hits Corporate Treasury A crypto educator who posts under the name “X Finance Bull” has mapped out a sequence of price milestones. Based on his outline, investors might see XRP trade near $2 to $3 in the immediate phase, climb to $5–$10 over a longer stretch, and reach $20–$100+ in a bullish expansion.…

It’s been 40 years to the day since the Nintendo Entertainment System made its US debut, and to celebrate, gaming accessory maker 8BitDo has unveiled a line of NES-themed products. The NES40 collection includes a limited edition version of the company’s Ultimate 2 controller that comes with an NES Retro Receiver, so it can be used with the classic console. There’s also the NES-inspired Retro Cube 2 speaker and Retro 68 Keyboard, the latter of which sports a full aluminum alloy build and an eye-watering $500 price tag. All are available for pre-order now.The Ultimate 2 controller is one of…

As TikTok’s U.S. business faces a potential sale to Oracle and a group of investors, concerns are growing about the future of the app’s powerful content-recommendation algorithm. Business Insider reports that China’s TikTok, the popular short-form video app known for its highly personalized “For You” algorithm, is facing a critical juncture as its owner, ByteDance, is expected to sell its U.S. operations to comply with a divestment law. The pending sale has raised questions about the fate of TikTok’s algorithm, which has been a key factor in the app’s success and user engagement — and controversial for its impact on…

Leg-spinner Rishad Hossain produced a record-setting six-wicket show to help Bangladesh thrash West Indies by 74 runs in the first One-day International here at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Saturday. After being sent in to bat first, Bangladesh posted a modest 207 all out and then dismissed the West Indies for a paltry 133 with the 23-year-old Rishad running through the West Indies batting with his first five-wicket haul in ODIs. The win gave the hosts a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Rishad, in the process, became the first Bangladesh leg-spinner to bag a five-for in an ODI.…

To meet its massive energy demand for its AI and cloud services, Amazon is investing in nuclear power as a cleaner option. After signing agreements to help build nuclear energy projects last year, the tech giant revealed plans for an upcoming small modular reactor, or SMR, in Richland, Washington. Amazon is working with Energy Northwest, Washington state’s utilities agency, and X-energy, an SMR developer, to build the Cascade Advanced Energy Facility.The SMR has a smaller footprint than traditional nuclear reactors, but will still offer a modular design that can pump out up to 960 megawatts of power. Amazon is planning…

Despite the volatile crypto market, many people are eagerly awaiting the next bull run. However, some are choosing a different path: instead of relying on market fluctuations, they’re letting their assets generate cash flow for them. Fleet Mining is leading this silent wealth revolution! 💡 From Speculation to Cash Flow: The Shift of a New Generation of Investors Historically, the cryptocurrency investments were highly speculative. The gain of the holders of coins hinged entirely on the rhythm of price changes — euphoria when prices went up, panic when they slid down. But now that the market is growing up, investors…

Ange Postecoglou’s reign as Nottingham Forest manager ended after a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday, as Erling Haaland took Manchester City top of the Premier League by scoring twice in a 2-0 win over Everton. Postecoglou was sacked after just eight games and 40 days in charge at the City Ground, making his the shortest ever managerial stint in Premier League history. Forest picked up just one point from the Australian’s five league games and were also dumped out of the League Cup by second-tier Swansea. Club owner Evangelos Marinakis left his seat during the match as Chelsea took…

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta has announced a set of upcoming parental control features aimed at safeguarding teens’ conversations with AI characters on its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. TechCrunch reports that in a bid to address growing concerns about the impact of AI interactions on teen mental health, Meta has unveiled a suite of parental control features that will be rolled out next year. The announcement, made by Instagram head Adam Mosseri and newly appointed Meta AI head Alexandr Wang, highlights the company’s commitment to providing parents with tools to navigate the digital landscape safely with their teens. One of the…