XRP ETF launches move closer as DTCC listings and new SEC filings from major issuers suggest trading could begin imminently, signaling a pivotal advancement in integrating digital assets into mainstream institutional markets.
XRP ETFs Near Launch as Institutional Momentum Builds
Financial institutions are ramping up efforts to bring XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to market, marking one of the…
Ark Invest is refining its bitcoin outlook as surging stablecoin adoption transforms global digital finance, with Cathie Wood signaling robust confidence in bitcoin’s long-term value despite trimming projections amid accelerating institutional engagement and emerging…
Astronomer catches sight of interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS returning to the predawn sky — Here's how you can too
November 10, 2025
After briefly escaping from Earth’s view during a (very) close approach to the sun on Oct. 30, Comet 3I/ATLAS can finally be seen through amateur telescopes again, though it’s impossible to say how long the interstellar invader will remain detectable…
NASA's new Mars mission: These twin satellites could reveal how the Red Planet lost its atmosphere
November 10, 2025
Mars is about to receive a double dose of attention. This weekend, a pair of identical NASA satellites will launch together to help reveal how the Red Planet lost its thick atmosphere and liquid water — one of its oldest mysteries, and a key to understanding how it transformed from a once-habitable world into the frozen desert it is today.
Scheduled for liftoff no earlier than Sunday (Nov. 9)…
Watch Blue Origin's huge New Glenn rocket launch a NASA 'ESCAPADE' to Mars on Nov. 12 after weather delay
November 10, 2025
UPDATE for 9 p.m. EST: SCRUB! Blue Origin has called off today’s planned launch of the New Glenn NG-2 mission with NASA’s ESCAPADE Mars launch due to bad weather, specifically a thick cloud rule, the company said. Read our full launch scrub story here. Blue…
Google Introduces Flashcards and Quizzes in NotebookLM App, Also Upgrades Chat Experience
November 10, 2025
Google has introduced Flashcards and Quizzes in NotebookLM App alongside an improved chat experience with an 8x larger context window, 6x longer conversation memory and boosting response quality by 50%. Here’s everything to know about the new features and improvements…
Seven more families are now suing OpenAI over ChatGPT’s role in suicides, delusions
November 10, 2025
Seven families filed lawsuits against OpenAI on Thursday, claiming that the company’s GPT-4o model was released prematurely and without effective safeguards. Four of the lawsuits address ChatGPT’s alleged role in family members’ suicides, while the other three claim that ChatGPT reinforced harmful delusions that in some cases resulted in inpatient psychiatric care.
In one case…
“A breathtaking year for British photography” –explore the very best imagery of Britain's prestigious photography awards
November 10, 2025
The winners of the 2025 British Photography Awards (BPA) have been announced. Founded as a non-profit competition, the awards shine a spotlight on the very best of British photography and celebrate both emerging talents and established image-makers – whether based in the…
Cheat sheet: What is white balance in photography?
November 10, 2025
Newcomers and veterans often ask what is white balance in photography – it’s a setting that’s often taken for granted and neglected, even by experienced shooters.
In short, white balance in photography refers to the color temperature – how cool or warm the…
This 100MP HDR camera wins big: Could the Hasselblad X2D II be the finest medium format camera ever?
November 10, 2025
Hasselblad has claimed a prestigious honor at the DGP Imaging Awards. Its success in combining cutting-edge technology with enhanced usability was recognized with the Technology Award, highlighting the Hasselblad X2D II 100C as one of the best medium format cameras of 2025.
The DGP Imaging Awards are Japan’s leading competition for digital imaging excellence, judged by a panel of…