CryptoNews

Turmoil in Crypto Market — Misleading SEC Post Triggers Significant Bitcoin Volatility

January 10, 2024
Bitcoin’s value experienced a turbulent Tuesday, largely due to a rogue post from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s hijacked X account, mistakenly proclaiming the green light for all spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). False Spot ETF Approval Post Causes Chaos in Bitcoin Markets This erroneous message from the official Twitter of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Getty is adding an AI image generator to iStock with legal protections for users

January 9, 2024
Getty Images, the company known for selling stock imagery for digital and print content, today pushed its AI efforts ahead by launching a dedicated image generation service for its subsidiary iStock. Dubbed Generative AI by iStock, the offering gives designers and business users access to a text-to-image generator that produces ready-to-use visuals from simple text prompts. However, the…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Ford draws up an Ultium-like EV platform for any vehicle type, from trucks to small coupes

January 9, 2024
Is Ford taking a page from rival GM? A new patent filing hints an Ultium-like EV platform could be in the works to power Ford’s next-gen electric pickup, or any other electric car, for that matter. Ford’s CEO Jim Farley confirmed its second-gen EVs are “deep in development” almost a year ago. This includes Ford’s next-gen electric pickup, a follow-up to the F-150 Lightning. Farley…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Volvo EX30 to become a best-seller as the first models reach EU buyers

January 9, 2024
Don’t underestimate the Volvo EX30’s small size. As the first EX30 models reach European buyers, Volvo sees it as a best-seller over the next few years. In June, Volvo unveiled its smallest and cheapest SUV, the EX30 (see our review). The Swedish automaker calls the electric SUV a “cornerstone” of its EV plans. Starting at $34,950 (36,000 euros), it will be one of the most affordable…
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