How North Korea pulled off a $1.5 billion crypto heist—the biggest in history
2/25/2025 12:36 PM
The cryptocurrency industry and those responsible for securing it are still in shock following Friday’s heist, likely by North Korea, that drained $1.5 billion from Dubai-based exchange Bybit, making the theft by far the biggest ever in digital asset history. Bybit officials disclosed the theft of more than 400,000 ethereum and staked ethereum coins just […]
Read MoreClaude 3.7 Sonnet debuts with “extended thinking” to tackle complex problems
2/25/2025 12:36 PM
An example of Claude 3.7 Sonnet with extended thinking is asked, “Would the color be called ‘magenta’ if the town of Magenta didn’t exist?” Credit: Benj Edwards Interestingly, xAI’s Grok 3 with “thinking” (its SR mode) enabled was the first model that definitively gave us a “no” and not an “it’s not likely” to the […]
Read MoreNothing on Phone 3a Pro design: “Some people will hate it”
2/25/2025 12:36 PM
Nothing, the smartphone venture from OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, is on its third generation of Android smartphones. The Nothing Phone 3a and 3a Pro will be officially announced on March 4, but there won’t be much left to reveal. Not only has Nothing teased the phones a few times, there’s also a new video highlighting […]
Read MoreThe revolution starts now with Andor S2 teaser
2/25/2025 12:36 PM
Diego Luna returns as Cassian in the forthcoming second season of Andor. The first season of Andor, the Star Wars prequel series to Rogue One and A New Hope, earned critical raves for its gritty aesthetic and multilayered narrative rife with political intrigue. While ratings were a bit sluggish, they were good enough to win […]
Read MoreJudge: US gov’t violated privacy law by disclosing personal data to DOGE
2/25/2025 12:36 PM
“The plaintiffs have made a clear showing that they are likely to suffer irreparable harm without injunctive relief,” the order said. “DOGE affiliates have been granted access to systems of record that contain some of the plaintiffs’ most sensitive data—Social Security numbers, dates of birth, home addresses, income and assets, citizenship status, and disability status—and […]
Read MoreLester Holt Announces Departure From ‘NBC Nightly News’
2/25/2025 12:35 PM
Lester Holt has long been the face of NBC Nightly News, but everything must end eventually. The cable network released an internal memo on Monday (Feb. 24) stating that Holt would leave the show this summer and that the reporter would continue his hosting duties on Dateline NBC. “Because of Lester’s steady and thoughtful leadership, […]
Read MoreMan Blasts Steve Smith Sr. For Allegedly Having Affair With His Wife, Leaks Texts And Calls
2/25/2025 12:35 PM
“I’m sorry,” a voice resembling Smith Sr.’s told Martinez during a phone call. Steve Smith Sr. looks on before a game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on September 14, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Former NFL star Steve Smith Sr. has seemingly admitted to having an […]
Read MoreSmokey Robinson Declares Artists Who Don’t Like Their Music Sampled Are “Stupid” And “Fools”
2/25/2025 12:35 PM
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 29: Smokey Robinson visits SiriusXM Studios on October 29, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Michael Tullberg/Getty Images Smokey Robinson has left his indelible mark on the entertainment industry thanks to his decades of music he has shared, and according to him, he wants his art sampled over and over again. […]
Read MorePop Smoke’s Killer Sentenced To 29 Years In Prison
2/25/2025 12:35 PM
Pop Smoke‘s killer has officially been sentenced to 29 years in prison. For his role in the killing, Rolling Stone reports that Corey Walker pleaded guilty to home invasion robbery with a gun, gang enhancement, and voluntary manslaughter. The 24-year-old apologized to Smoke’s family in court, expressing remorse for his actions and regretting the life […]
Read MoreMegan Thee Stallion Launches Chicas Divertidas Premium Tequila
2/25/2025 12:35 PM
Chicas Divertidas is now available to purchase on the official website. Megan Thee Stallion looks on during the second half between the Chicago Bulls and the Boston Celtics at the United Center on December 21, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Michael Reaves/Getty Images The self-proclaimed “Cognac Queen” is adding a new signature spirit to her brand. […]
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