Formula 1 Shanghai: A watershed event for brand sponsors
With Shanghai native Zhou Guanyu in the race, this could be the kickoff to even more fierce positioning among Chinese brands.…
Why Is Chrome So Slow? Preload Webpages Before You Even Click
Few things are more frustrating than sitting at your computer or mobile device, ready to browse the web, but each new webpage takes forever to load.…
Tim Cook leaves Singapore after week-long Asia tour
Apple CEO Tim Cook has been posting an account of his last few meetings with officials, users, and students from his Singapore visit.…
DJI’s first power stations can fast charge its drone batteries
DJI just launched its first power stations that feature a new proprietary SDC — aka Smart DC — port that can fast charge (some) DJI drone batteries and supports lots of input and output accessories.…
Baldur’s Gate 3 developer confirms it won’t make the sequel
The developer behind the popular, award-winning and slightly bawdy Baldur's Gate 3 confirmed that it won't be doing Baldur's Gate 4 — but it does have other irons in the fire. …
West faces stark choice on Ukraine losing the war
Ukraine is now experiencing a level of existential threat comparable only to the situation immediately after the full-scale Russian invasion in February 2022.…
Bitcoin Spot ETFs Register Five-Day Withdrawals Streak Ahead of Halving
GBTC again led the outflows, while inflows into BlackRock's IBIT continued to slow, provision data from Farside show.
Sunak pledges to remove benefits for people not taking jobs after 12 months
People who are fit to work but do not accept job offers will have their benefits taken away after 12 months, the prime minister has pledged.…
Bitcoin Miners Are Better Positioned for the Halving This Time Round: Benchmark
Bitcoin's rally in the past six months will help cushion crypto miners from the effects of the 50% cut in their earned rewards, the report said.…
Fintech CRED secures in-principle approval for payment aggregator license
CRED has received the in-principle approval for payment aggregator license in a boost to the Indian fintech startup that could help it better serve its customers and launch new products and experiment with ideas faster.…
Microsoft does not want you to use iPerf3 to measure network performance on Windows
iPerf is a fairly popular cross-platform tool that is used by many to measure network performance and diagnose any potential issues in this area.…
This lifetime license to the Jott AI text and speech tool is now under $35
Efficiency and clarity in digital communication are essential, no matter what your business. So, it only stands to reason that having the tools to support those efforts could be a game changer.
Reaction to Israel’s Strike in Iran Plays Down Significance
In Israel, officials described the strike as a limited response designed to avoid escalating tensions. Iran’s state television said military and nuclear facilities were safe.…
No Plan B without US – Kiev
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba has said this was the message he relayed to American counterpart Antony Blinken
Ukraine does not have a ‘Plan B’ for the conflict with Russia if the US Congress refuses to approve more military aid for Kiev, Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba has said.…
Targeted Israeli strike is a message – and Iran’s response so far is telling
If this Israeli attack on Iran is no more than it presently appears to be, then it is rather well modulated.…
Why India’s Opposition Can’t Get It Together
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party got less than 40% of the vote in the last election. But his fractured and dysfunctional rivals have struggled to capitalize on that.…
Polymarket Traders See 32% Chance of No Fed Rate Cuts This Year
The hawkish shift in the market sentiment could dampen the demand for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies and technology stocks.
Whalar Group appoints Neil Waller and James Street as co-CEOs
EXCLUSIVE: The duo will lead six business pillars and attempt to win more creative, not just creator, briefs with the hire of Christoph Becker as chief creative officer.…
Binance Working Closely with Nigerian Authorities to Resolve Detention of Executives
Binance has been actively engaged in close cooperation with Nigerian authorities following the detention of its head of financial crime compliance. …
Radiocentre: ‘BBC Radio could not be funded by advertising’
Industry body for commercial radio analyses the viability of wholly ad-funded BBC Radio.
Crypto Poker Site CoinPoker Launches $1,000,000 Guaranteed Tournament Series, Will CHP GambleFi Token Explode?
Friday, April 19, 2024 – In a significant move for GambleFi, best crypto casino CoinPoker has launched a $1,000,000 guaranteed tournament series as part of an effort to supercharge its native CHP token.…
Team behind Eugene the world-record egg sell rights for ‘seven-figure sum’
Eugene the egg was Instagram’s most-liked photo in 2019.
Two generations, same Spotify playlist: Why marketers need to know Gen X to reach Gen Z
They might be separated by 30 years but the two generations have many similarities, says the Forsman & Bodenfors cultural strategist.…
Leo Burnett Mumbai shakes up leadership to drive new growth initiatives
The creative shop has appointed three new roles: Abhimanyu Khedkar and Neetika Aggarwal as managing directors, and Saurabh Dahiya as head of strategy.…
Taylor Swift reveals ‘secret’ double album in ‘2am surprise’
Taylor Swift has revealed her latest release is a "secret double album" - with 15 more tracks than fans were expecting.…
Apple says it was ordered to remove WhatsApp and Threads from China App Store
Apple users in China won't be able to find and download WhatsApp and Threads from the App Store anymore, according to The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.…
Bitcoin Vulnerable to 15% Drop from War or Terror Events: SkyBridge Capital’s Anthony Scaramucci
SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci said that war or terrorist attacks could potentially lead to a 10% to 15% decline in Bitcoin’s value over the next year.…
China Opens e-CNY Research Institute, Appoints First Expert Panel
The e-CNY Research Institute has been inaugurated to support advancements of China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC).
According to a recent report by MPayPass, institute was unveiled at the “2024 Second e-CNY Industry Sustainable Development Seminar” in Suzhou, where industry experts gathered to mark the occasion.…
Retail sales show zero growth despite ‘fresh two-year high’ for consumer confidence
There was a worse than expected performance for retail sales last month, defying predictions of a consumer-led pick up from recession for the UK economy.…
Ethereum Sees $365 Million in Revenue in Q1, Up by 155% YoY
The Ethereum network reported a robust income of $365 million in the first quarter of 2024, an impressive year-on-year revenue growth of 155%. …