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Donald Trump’s Not-So-Strategic Crypto Reserve

Tuesday at 19:26 PM, via Wired

When US President Donald Trump picked out a handful of cryptocurrencies for potential inclusion in a national strategic reserve, he sparked a trading frenzy—and questions about who stands to benefit.

How Many People Are Using Nedbank’s Avo SuperShop?

Tuesday at 18:41 PM, via Tech Financials

Nedbank’s Avo SuperShop, which has been in the market for four years, recorded approximately 2.8 million registered clients for the year ended 31 December 2024. This marks a 9% year-on-year increase in its registered client base. According to Nedbank, Avo SuperShop continues to scale, with total gross merchandise value (GMV) growing by 21% year-on-year across […]

Scientists Create ‘Woolly Mice’

Tuesday at 18:40 PM, via Slashdot

EmagGeek shares a report: Scientists have genetically engineered mice with some key characteristics of an extinct animal that was far larger — the woolly mammoth. This “woolly mouse” marks an important step toward achieving the researchers’ ultimate goal — bringing a woolly mammoth-like creature back from extinction, they say. “For us, it’s an incredibly big deal,” says Beth Shapiro, chief...

Apple Unveils iPad Air With M3 Chip

Tuesday at 18:00 PM, via Slashdot

Apple today announced a significant update to its iPad Air lineup, integrating the M3 chip previously reserved for higher-end devices. The new tablets, available in both 11-inch ($599) and 13-inch ($799) configurations, deliver substantial performance gains: nearly 2x faster than M1-equipped models and 3.5x faster than A14 Bionic versions. The M3 brings Apple’s advanced graphics architecture to...

Europe’s Biggest Battery Powered Up In Scotland

Tuesday at 17:20 PM, via Slashdot

AmiMoJo shares a report: Europe’s biggest battery storage project has entered commercial operation in Scotland [alternative source], promising to soak up surplus wind power and prevent turbines being paid to switch off. Zenobe said the first phase of its project at Blackhillock, between Inverness and Aberdeen, was now live with capacity to store enough power to supply 200 megawatts of...

What is Trump’s Crypto Reserve Plan?

Tuesday at 17:03 PM, via New York Times

The prospect of using taxpayer money to stockpile cryptocurrencies in a national reserve has drawn criticism from lawmakers and investors.

China’s Supreme Court Calls For Crack Down on Paper Mills

Tuesday at 16:40 PM, via Slashdot

China’s highest court has called for a crack down on the activities of paper mills, businesses that churn out fraudulent or poor-quality manuscripts and sell authorships. Nature: Some researchers are cautiously optimistic that the court’s guidance will help curb the use of these services, while others think the impact will be minimal. “This is the first time the supreme court has issued...

Elon Musk is a proven danger to good science, but the Royal Society won’t say so. That’s why I resigned | Kit Yates

Tuesday at 16:38 PM, via The Guardian

It is vital to act, and I urge colleagues to do so. How can we stand by and laud this man while he undermines scientific integrity?

Fellows of the Royal Society met yesterday to discuss, as they put it, “Fellows’ behaviour”. In light of the resignation of two fellows and an open letter signed by nearly 3,500 scientists, many, including me, expected the discussion to be focused on the...

Realme Charts Path To 10,000mAh Phone Batteries by 2026

Tuesday at 16:00 PM, via Slashdot

Realme plans to double smartphone battery capacity to 10,000mAh within its three-year strategic roadmap, the company said at tradeshow MWC on Tuesday. Current flagship devices typically offer 5,000mAh, while Realme’s latest models already ship with 6,000mAh cells. The company expects to implement 7,500mAh batteries next year before reaching the 10,000mAh target, PCMag reported, citing the...

What’s Next presented by Sage – Coming Soon

Tuesday at 15:40 PM, via MyBroadband

This What’s Next podcast series will focus on how technology is playing a larger role in the financial sector, and how CFOs and other financial professionals can adapt to this new environment.

Lottery Secretary Quits After Pocketing R6m While On Suspension

Tuesday at 15:32 PM, via Tech Financials

National Lotteries Commission company secretary Nompumelelo Nene, who was facing 145 serious disciplinary charges, has resigned. Suspended on full pay over two years ago and facing serious allegations she had covered up corruption in the lottery, she earned nearly R6-million during her suspension. She resigned after defeats in court ended her Stalingrad legal strategy to […]

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