John Shirley

Bluesky Rolls Out Privacy Update: New Users Start with Friends-Only Posts Bluesky, the decentralized social platform, is tightening its default privacy settings. In a quiet but significant update, the company announced that new users will now automatically have their first posts visible only to their friends. This changes the previous default, which set all new […]

German Automaker Returns to Core Business, Shifts Away from Crypto Ventures In a surprising move that has sent ripples through both the automotive and blockchain industries, a major German car manufacturer has announced a strategic pivot back to its primary focus: building cars. The company, known for its foray into cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in

The sequel expands the player count to four and adds new classes. Gaming enthusiasts, get ready. The sequel to your favorite co-op dungeon crawler is finally arriving, and it is bringing major upgrades that will reshape how you play with friends. The most significant change? The player count. You can now dive into the action

Tappy Expands Its Bluetooth Reach Beyond One Device For crypto enthusiasts who value both security and convenience, Tappy has been a trusted hardware wallet companion. Now, Tappy is taking a significant step forward by extending its compatibility beyond a single device. The latest update confirms that Tappy can work seamlessly with other Bluetooth-enabled devices, opening

Crypto Firm and Chip Giant Join Forces for New Facility In a move that signals growing convergence between blockchain technology and traditional hardware manufacturing, a prominent cryptocurrency company is partnering with a leading chip manufacturer to build a state-of-the-art facility. The collaboration aims to address critical bottlenecks in both sectors: energy efficiency for crypto mining

Crypto Education Clash: Students Lock Faculty Out of Digital Classroom in Protest Over Payment Demands A group of students has taken a dramatic stand in a dispute over cryptocurrency-focused coursework. They locked their instructors out of the university’s Canvas learning management system and issued a clear ultimatum: negotiate with us by May 12, or face

The Health App Goes Live on May 19 A new digital health tool is set to arrive on May 19, and it promises to change how users manage their medical data. The app, simply called Health, will focus on giving people more control over their personal wellness information. The rollout date has been confirmed by

Xbox Cancels AI Assistant Plans for Consoles and Mobile App Microsoft has decided to halt its plans for an AI assistant on Xbox consoles and will remove the feature from the Xbox mobile app. The decision marks a shift in strategy for the gaming division, which had previously teased an AI-powered companion to help players

Google Pay Adds Crypto Wallet Support for US Users Google Pay is expanding its digital payment capabilities by introducing crypto wallet integration for users in the United States. This new feature allows eligible customers to link their crypto wallets directly to their Google Pay account, enabling seamless transactions using supported cryptocurrencies. The move marks a

Meta’s Expanding Teen Protections to Facebook Following its rollout of enhanced safety features on Instagram, Meta is now extending its teen account detection systems to Facebook. The company aims to better identify and protect underage users on its social network, addressing ongoing concerns about young people’s safety online. Meta’s updated approach uses advanced machine learning