Monthly Archives: August 2025

Meta set to unveil first consumer-ready smart glasses with a display, wristband next month

Meta’s glasses are codenamed Hypernova and will include a small display in the right lens of the device, people familiar with the matter told CNBC.

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Google shares rise on report of Apple using Gemini for Siri

The reported talks have been for a potential AI deal between the two giants.

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Bluesky blocks service in Mississippi over age assurance law

In a blog post published on Friday, the company explains that, as a small team, it doesn’t have the resources to make the substantial technical changes this type of law would require, and it raised concerns about the law’s broad … Continue reading

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Apple gets ready for AI in the enterprise with new ChatGPT configuration options

Apple will let businesses configure ChatGPT enterprise access in the fall.

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How college towns are grappling with a new gambling boom

With sports betting now legal and more accessible in many states across the U.S., we’re looking at how college towns are dealing with the growing industry. For some they have signed partnerships with sportsbook operators, while others are facing a … Continue reading

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Netherlands Gambling Authority bans gambling ads at Dutch Grand Prix

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (Ksa) has banned gambling ads from the Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix. The Ksa has issued guidance ahead of the Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, contacting the organizers to say that no … Continue reading

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Inspired Entertainment announces three virtual sports games for hockey, basketball, and esports

Inspired Entertainment announces the launch of three virtual sports games, available via bet365. The three games, V-Play NHL, NBA Re-Play, and Re-Play eSports, will be available to play on desktop and mobile via bet365. Inspired promises players the latest in … Continue reading

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Prediction Pulse: Kalshi and Polymarket face competition from Prophet Arena, plus Jerome Powell’s speech

Prediction markets had themselves another lively week. Kalshi rolled out shiny new NFL contracts even as lawyers kept filing lawsuits faster than you can say “parlay.” This time it was a second tribal challenge, aimed at keeping Kalshi off tribal … Continue reading

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Drake’s Kick account disappears after fight with platform CEO

Drake will reportedly no longer stream on Kick, according to fellow streamer Adin Ross, after a social media spat with the Kick CEO. Drake recently hit out at Kick CEO and Stake co-founder Ed Craven in the comments of a … Continue reading

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US government plans to take a 10% stake in Intel

Such federal government ownership of a major corporation would mark a dramatic departure from long-standing U.S. policy.

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