For a generation often associated with smartphones, social media, artificial intelligence and digital entertainment, Gen Z is developing an unexpected relationship with activities that seem to belong to another era. Crochet, knitting, sewing, gardening, baking, journaling, pottery and other traditionally “boomer” hobbies are finding new audiences among younger people. Forget clubbing until sunrise; for many […] The post Why Gen Z Is Taking Up Boomer Hobbies appeared first on Tekedia.

Circle has returned to profitability, recording a $48 million profit as demand for its USDC stablecoin continued to expand despite softer conditions across the broader cryptocurrency market. The development highlights an important shift in the digital-asset industry: even when investors become cautious about volatile cryptocurrencies, demand for dollar-backed digital assets can remain remarkably resilient. USDC […] The post Circle Returns to Profit as USDC Demand Strengthens Despite Softer Crypto Market appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI is fighting back against Apple in court while simultaneously facing growing scrutiny over a cybersecurity incident involving Hugging Face, creating another complicated chapter in the rapidly evolving battle over artificial intelligence. The two developments highlight how AI companies are increasingly operating under intense legal, regulatory and security pressure as their technologies become more deeply […] The post OpenAI Pushes Back Against Apple Lawsuit as States Demand Answers Over Hugging Face Hack appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. labor market is showing clearer signs of cooling, but the latest job-opening and hiring figures suggest that the slowdown remains gradual rather than abrupt. In June, job openings held near 7.4 million, while hiring remained around 5.3 million. The figures point to an economy in which employers are still seeking workers and bringing […] The post U.S. Jobs Market Shows Signs of Cooling Without a Major Downturn appeared first on Tekedia.

Cloudflare executives expect artificial intelligence and other automated systems to transform the composition of internet traffic so dramatically that human-generated activity could become almost negligible within five years. Chief Financial Officer Thomas Seifert said during Cloudflare’s second-quarter earnings call on Thursday that machine-generated traffic had already surpassed human-generated traffic in May, earlier than the company’s […] The post Cloudflare Says AI Could Make Humans a ‘Rounding Error’ on the Internet as Machine Traffic Surges appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s external debt-service payments fell sharply in the first quarter of 2026, largely because the government faced significantly lower principal repayments than a year earlier, although interest costs remained the largest component of its foreign debt obligations. The country spent $954.06 million servicing external debt between January and March, down 31.5% from the $1.39 billion […] The post Nigeria’s External Debt Service Falls 31.5% to $954m in Q1, but Interest Burden Remains High appeared first on Tekedia.

Six men and women from six different countries have completed a remarkable 100-day isolation experiment designed to prepare humanity for the psychological and operational challenges of future space exploration. Confined to a cramped, artificially lit environment, the participants experienced conditions intended to simulate some of the pressures astronauts could face during extended missions to the […] The post 100-Day Space Isolation Test Reveals Challenges of Future Mars Missions appeared first on Tekedia.

Financial freedom is often presented as a glamorous destination. People see the comfortable home, flexible schedule, successful investments, travel, and freedom from financial anxiety. What they rarely see is the long series of ordinary decisions that made those outcomes possible. Behind most sustainable financial freedom are thousands of choices that appeared insignificant when they were […] The post Financial Freedom Is Built on Boring Decisions appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI is expanding the commercial reach of ChatGPT by bringing advertisements to Brazil and Mexico while simultaneously introducing a new wave of features designed to make the artificial intelligence platform more useful and engaging. The move represents another significant step in OpenAI’s effort to build a sustainable business around ChatGPT as millions of people increasingly […] The post OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Advertising to Latin America appeared first on Tekedia.

Cryptocurrency markets often reveal their deepest shifts not through dramatic price movements, but through subtle changes in liquidity, positioning and investor behavior. Recent data surrounding XRP, Bitcoin and Ethereum suggests that the market may be approaching a critical transition point. While prices remain under pressure, several indicators resemble the conditions historically associated with the later […] The post XRP, Bitcoin and Ethereum: Signals of a Bear Market’s Final Stage appeared first on Tekedia.

Longtime agent played central role in Messi’s journey from Rosario to global football stardom; his health struggles cast a shadow over Argentina’s World Cup campaign Jorge Messi, the father and longtime agent of Argentina captain and football star Lionel Messi, died Saturday at a hospital in the central Argentine city of Rosario. He was 68. […] The post Lionel Messi’s Father Jorge Dies At 68 After Illness appeared first on Tekedia.

Good People, for those planning to attend my keynote at the Nigeria Diaspora Economic Conference (NiDEC) 2026, I will speak on Day 1 (Aug 12) on the topic: “Unlocking Diaspora Wealth Through Nigeria’s Capital Markets: Building a Globally Competitive Investment Gateway.” The venue is ARCADIAN – Toronto, 401 Bay Street, 8th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5H […] The post From Money to Capital: The Nigerian Diaspora’s Next Big Opportunity appeared first on Tekedia.

Ford is making a significant shift in its electric-vehicle strategy with the unveiling of the Fathom, a new midsize electric pickup designed to bring truck ownership and EV technology to a much broader market. The company has confirmed that the truck will start at $28,350, before destination charges, putting it below the psychologically important $30,000 […] The post Ford Unveils the Fathom, a New Affordable Midsize Electric Truck Launching in 2027 appeared first on Tekedia.

Over the past decade, the contrast between Argentina and Brazil offers a powerful lesson in how inflation, monetary policy and the choice of savings instruments can reshape household wealth. Between 2016 and 2026, holding the equivalent of $10,000 in Argentine pesos resulted in a dramatic destruction of purchasing power, with the value falling to roughly […] The post Argentina’s Peso Crisis and the Fight to Preserve Wealth appeared first on Tekedia.

A new report has revealed that hackers stole $247.4 million in cryptocurrency in July 2026, making it the second-worst month of the year for crypto thefts, behind April’s $644 million total, according to DefiLlama data. The figure more than tripled the $75 million lost in June and the $60 million recorded in May. The primary […] The post Crypto Thefts Surge to $247M in July 2026, Second-Worst Month of The Year appeared first on Tekedia.

Student-loan borrowers are facing a difficult combination of payment errors, confusing account information and long waits for customer-service assistance. For millions of Americans already struggling to manage education debt, administrative failures can turn an ordinary payment into a financial crisis. A new federal report, points toward a practical solution: stronger oversight, better technology and clearer […] The post US Student Loan Payment Errors and Delays: Federal Report Proposes Solutions for Borrowers appeared first on Tekedia.

Conglomerate ends 14-quarter streak of net stock sales as Greg Abel accelerates buybacks and deploys billions under Berkshire’s new leadership Berkshire Hathaway began putting its enormous cash reserves to work in the second quarter, investing nearly $20 billion more in stocks than it sold and repurchasing billions of dollars of its own shares as new […] The post Berkshire Hathaway Puts Record Cash Pile To Work With $20 Billion Stock Spree, Alphabet Bet appeared first on Tekedia.

Switch Inc., a data center operator majority-owned by DigitalBridge Group Inc., has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering as investors continue to pour capital into infrastructure supporting the artificial intelligence boom, according to Bloomberg News, citing people familiar with the matter. The Las Vegas-based company is targeting a public listing that could come […] The post Switch Files Confidentially for U.S. IPO at Potential $50bn Valuation as AI Data Center Demand Surges appeared first on Tekedia.

A Delaware judge has ordered data analytics company Verisk to pursue the completion of its $2.35 billion acquisition of roofing software provider AccuLynx, more than seven months after Verisk sought to terminate the transaction, in a ruling that could force the company back into a deal it had attempted to abandon. Delaware Chancery Court Judge […] The post Delaware Judge Revives Verisk’s $2.35bn AccuLynx Deal After Finding Termination Invalid appeared first on Tekedia.

Apple has published a guide showing eligible Mac users in mainland China how to connect Alibaba’s Qwen artificial intelligence service to Siri and Apple’s Writing Tools, giving the U.S. technology giant a locally supported way to expand its AI capabilities in a market where its personal-computer business is losing ground to Chinese rivals. The integration […] The post Apple Turns to Alibaba’s Qwen to Bolster Its AI Push in China as Mac Market Share Slips appeared first on Tekedia.

The US government’s cost-cutting initiative known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is facing growing scrutiny after federal auditors challenged the accuracy of its widely publicized savings figures. The latest criticism comes from the Government Accountability Office (GAO), which found significant discrepancies in DOGE’s claims, raising fresh questions about transparency, accountability, and the credibility […] The post GAO Finds DOGE Took Credit for $1.7 Billion Contract Savings It Didn’t Create appeared first on Tekedia.

The convergence of blockchain gaming, NFTs, and artificial intelligence is continuing to reshape digital entertainment, with new projects increasingly focusing on experiences rather than speculation. Two recent developments highlight this shift: Immutable’s launch of a Seven Deadly Sins NFT adventure built around free minting and quest-based gameplay, and Krea’s upcoming webinar focused on training custom […] The post Why Free NFT Mints Could Help Drive Mainstream Web3 Gaming Adoption appeared first on Tekedia.

Strategists urge investors to turn defensive as election uncertainty, rising Treasury yields and an uneven U.S. economy threaten to expose vulnerabilities in equities The U.S. stock market’s powerful rally could face a major test after November’s midterm elections, with Bank of America strategists warning that a Democratic sweep of Congress could trigger a sharp reversal […] The post Bank of America Warns Bull Market Faces Major Test After November Midterms appeared first on Tekedia.

People seeking jobs at OpenAI should demonstrate genuine enthusiasm for artificial intelligence, actively use the company’s products, and show evidence of what they can build, according to a product manager at the AI company. Ty Geri, who joined OpenAI in 2025 as a product manager, told Business Insider that the advice applies across roles, including […] The post Want a Job at OpenAI? Product Manager Says These Are What You Need appeared first on Tekedia.

Wells Fargo is preparing to take another significant step into blockchain-based banking by launching tokenized deposits for corporate and commercial clients this fall. The initiative marks a growing convergence between traditional financial institutions and blockchain infrastructure, as banks increasingly explore how distributed ledger technology can modernize payments without abandoning the regulated banking system. The initial […] The post Wells Fargo Moves Toward Tokenized Deposits With 24/7 Cross-Border Payments appeared first on Tekedia.

Samsung’s reported plan to bring stablecoin support to Samsung Wallet could mark a significant step in the mainstream adoption of digital assets. With hundreds of millions of Galaxy smartphones in circulation globally, integrating stablecoins directly into a widely used mobile wallet could move crypto payments beyond specialist applications and exchanges and into everyday consumer finance. […] The post Samsung Galaxy Phones Could Become a Major Gateway for Stablecoin Payments appeared first on Tekedia.

The relationship between art and technology is changing. For decades, artists have used software as a tool for producing images, animations, installations, and interactive experiences. Increasingly, however, artists are turning their attention toward software itself—its structures, aesthetics, failures, histories, and cultural consequences. Recent projects involving Jan Robert Leegte, Rebecca Rose, and the studio behind Pirate […] The post When Art Turns Toward Software, Code, and Digital Memory appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin’s largest investors are once again making headlines as on-chain data points to renewed accumulation by major holders. Fresh wallet activity involving nearly $130 million worth of Bitcoin has reignited speculation that institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals are positioning themselves for the next phase of the market. Blockchain analysts are closely monitoring the movement of […] The post Bitcoin Whales Return as Major BTC Accumulation Resumes While Stolen Funds Continue to Move appeared first on Tekedia.

Strong full-price sales, international growth and tighter inventory management have helped the luxury apparel group extend its market gains CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Thursday that Ralph Lauren’s years of stock-market outperformance are the result of a deliberate strategy rather than a temporary retail upswing, pointing to the company’s brand strength, international expansion and operating discipline […] The post Ralph Lauren’s 444% Stock Surge Under Louvet Shows How Brand Power Can Outperform Retail Rivals, Cramer Says appeared first on Tekedia.

Measures target China-dominated polysilicon market as Washington seeks to expand domestic manufacturing for semiconductors, solar power and AI infrastructure The White House on Thursday imposed a 15% tariff and minimum import prices on polysilicon and related products, targeting a critical raw material dominated by China as President Donald Trump’s administration seeks to strengthen U.S. semiconductor […] The post Trump Sets Polysilicon Price Floors, 15% Tariff to Shield U.S. Chip and Solar Supply Chains appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. crypto industry’s long-awaited regulatory overhaul has taken a sharp hit after the odds of the Clarity Act passing in 2026 plunged to just 15% on Polymarket, a sharp decline from peaks near 80% earlier this year. The dramatic decline reflects growing skepticism among market participants that Congress will approve the landmark legislation anytime […] The post Clarity Act Odds Crash to 15% on Polymarket as 2026 Passage Hopes Fade appeared first on Tekedia.

Earnings reports show rapid growth in event contracts as sportsbooks, exchanges and crypto firms compete for a market attracting retail traders, syndicates and institutions Prediction markets are rapidly becoming a new battleground for companies across sports betting, financial exchanges, cryptocurrency and online brokerage, with recent earnings reports from DraftKings, Flutter Entertainment, Coinbase and Robinhood providing […] The post DraftKings, Flutter and Robinhood Race to Capture Booming Prediction Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

Preliminary evaluations suggest the upcoming model may autonomously exploit severe software vulnerabilities, prompting tighter controls and isolated testing OpenAI said on Friday it has paused some internal development of its upcoming artificial intelligence model Astra after preliminary evaluations raised the possibility that the system could possess “critical” cybersecurity capabilities, triggering stricter safety measures as the […] The post OpenAI Pauses Astra Development as Tests Raise Concerns Over Critical Cybersecurity Capabilities appeared first on Tekedia.

The United States on Friday sanctioned Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange Shelbit, alleging that the unlicensed platform processed millions of dollars in digital assets for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and other entities linked to the Iranian state. The Treasury Department’s action follows a Reuters investigation published July 31 that identified Shelbit as a central hub in […] The post U.S. Sanctions Crypto Exchange Shelbit Over Alleged $4bn Iran Sanctions-Evasion Network appeared first on Tekedia.

Government funding targets battery materials, rare earths and strategic metals as the U.S. seeks to rebuild domestic mining, processing and defense supply chains U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday announced roughly $3 billion in new federal support for critical-minerals and battery projects, accelerating his administration’s effort to expand domestic production of materials considered essential to […] The post Trump Unveils $3bn U.S. Critical-Minerals Push As Washington Moves To Cut China Dependence appeared first on Tekedia.