· · TechCrunch AI
Companies are scrambling to stop employees from maxing out AI budgets with small tasks
The tokenmaxxing era was brief. We now appear to be entering the era of token rationing.
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· · Dark Reading
Do CISOs Need a Code of Ethics?
Kickbacks, no-show jobs, "dirty" VCs, and shelf ware — industry expert Robert "RSnake" Hansen explains why he thinks its time for a CISO code of ethics to ensure cybersecurity bosses aren't engaged in self-dealing that could risk enterprise, and even national, security.
#cybersecurity#ciso#ethics#information-security
· · Decrypt
Researcher Throws Cold Water on Microsoft Quantum Claims
A physicist's formal critique argues Microsoft has not demonstrated the topological qubit behind its Majorana 2 quantum chip.
#quantum-computing#microsoft#topological-qubit#crypto-research
· · Decrypt
Anthropic's leaked code hints at a Fable 5 revival
A leaker found new strings inside Claude Code that hint at weekly Fable 5 usage built into subscription plans, not sold separately as before.
#crypto#anthropic#fable-5#subscription-model#leaked-code
· · The Block
Who gets a direct line to the Fed? Congress weighs risks of Fed ‘skinny accounts’ for crypto and fintech firms
As the Fed considers granting firms access to "skinny" accounts, lawmakers debated how much access those companies should have.
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· · CoinDesk
Kalshi targets a massive $40 billion valuation, widening lead over rival Polymarket
The prediction market operator, which is eyeing a potential public debut in 2027, could close a new funding round in Q3, according to a Financial Times report.
#kalshi#crypto-prediction-markets#cryptocurrency-startups#blockchain-finance#fintech-valuations
· · CoinTelegraph
Kalshi Takes on Illinois Authorities Over Prediction Market Restrictions Challenge
The prediction markets company claimed that it would be “irreparably harmed” when an Illinois law signed as part of a budget package goes in effect on July 1.
#crypto#prediction-markets#kalshi#illinois-law
· · CoinDesk
Ethereum Foundation Shakeup Stokes Optimism Among Crypto Heavyweights
In this week's edition of The Protocol Newsletter, we're looking at Ethereum's eventful week that started off with the launch of EthLabs, plus the layoffs at the Ethereum Foundation, and what this all means for the network.
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· · GeekWire
Transcript: Here’s what Bill Gates told lawmakers in his recent Epstein testimony
The U.S. House Oversight Committee on Tuesday released the transcript of a closed-door interview in which Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates answered lawmakers' questions, under oath, about his ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Read More
#startups#bill-gates#lawmakers#testimony#microsoft
· · GeekWire
Ex-Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman takes on role at venture firm Greylock
Real estate industry icon Glenn Kelman has found his next home — professionally, anyway. The longtime Redfin CEO, who stepped… Read More
#startups#venture-capital#real-estate#executive-moves
· · VentureBeat
Alibaba's model never trained as an agent — and improved agent performance across seven benchmarks
Alibaba's Qwen team released Qwen-AgentWorld on Tuesday — two models trained not to act inside agent environments, but to predict what those environments return. The release covers seven domains under a single architecture: MCP, Search, Terminal, Software Engineering, Android, Web, and OS. The relea
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· · ZDNet
This 2TB SSD bucks the expensive memory trend with a $270 discount for Prime Day
Samsung's flagship 990 Pro SSD is now near a record-low price on Amazon.
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· · ZDNet
Unlock Productivity: Top 5 Prime Day Deals on Note-Taking Tablets
For those who like writing things down, I rounded up the best smart notebooks from Boox, Apple, and more, all discounted during Prime Day.
#note-taking#smart-notebooks#tablet-tech#prime-day-deals
· · ZDNet
Sony is selling last year's flagship OLED TV for $600 off - and I highly recommend it
Sony's Bravia 8 II might be a generation behind, but it still offers plenty of reasons to buy - especially at this price.
#oled-tv#sony#bravia#television#tech-deals
· · ZDNet
The fastest-charging power bank we've tested in our lab is 20% off
If you're looking to save on a power bank this Prime Day, get the Cuktech 15 Air, a ZDNET Lab Award winner.
#technology
· · ZDNet
Majority of businesses report positive ROI from AI customer service in 60 days
Outcome-based resolution pricing means companies pay only when the AI agent resolves an issue autonomously, without human intervention.
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· · ZDNet
T-Mobile will give you a free iPhone 17 Pro, no trade-in required - what to know
Amazon isn't the only place to find Prime Day deals. Right now, you can get an iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17e, or iPhone Air free when you switch to certain T-Mobile plans.
#mobile-technology#iphone-17#telecom-deals#consumer-electronics
· · ZDNet
Compact flash drive boosts laptop storage and is now $25 cheaper
SanDisk's ExtremeFit 512GB flash drive is PC and Mac compatible and plug-and-play ready.
#flash-drive#storage-solutions#pc-accessories#tech-deals
· · ZDNet
Top Bluetooth speakers to consider for Prime Day deals
I found the best Bluetooth speaker deals for outdoor and at-home listening.
#bluetooth-speakers#audio-technology#prime-day-deals#outdoor-listening
· · ZDNet
Discover top anti-Prime Day discounts from major retailers like Best Buy and Walmart
Refuse to shop at Amazon? I found even better deals from other retailers right now.
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