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The cryptocurrency market has long been defined by the mantra of "HODL"—a rallying cry for investors to hold onto their assets through volatility, born from a misspelled forum post in 2013 during Bitcoin's early days.

n a bold move that echoes the financial exuberance of past eras, Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, executed one of the largest corporate bond offerings in history on February 9, 2026, raising $20 billion in U.S. dollars—upsized from an initial target of $15 billion due to overwhelming investor demand.

In a move that blends viral entertainment with financial innovation, Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has expanded his empire through Beast Industries by acquiring Step, a fintech app tailored for teenagers and young adults.

Major studios passed on the project, doubting its commercial appeal. Undeterred, Markiplier took full control—he wrote the screenplay, directed, edited, starred in the lead role, and financed the entire production out of his own pocket.

In a revelation that underscores the tensions between user privacy and legal compliance, Microsoft has confirmed its policy of providing BitLocker recovery keys to government authorities when presented with valid court orders, provided the keys are stored on the company's servers.

In the ongoing debate about artificial intelligence reshaping the workforce, much attention has focused on job losses.

In a bid to safeguard children's wellbeing in the digital age, the British government has initiated consultations on potentially banning social media access for those under 16, drawing inspiration from Australia's pioneering legislation.

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In a move set to empower developers worldwide, OpenAI has unveiled the Codex desktop app on February 2, 2026—a native macOS application that transforms how teams interact with AI agents for software engineering

In the ever-expanding world of local AI development, LM Studio has just rolled out its version 0.4.0, bringing a host of updates that streamline workflows, boost performance, and cater to both casual users and power developers.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, what started as a tongue-in-cheek observation — that massive low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations are being built primarily to connect humanoid robots — is inching closer to reality.

In an era where artificial intelligence blurs the lines between human and machine, the World project—formerly known as Worldcoin—emerges as a bold attempt to reclaim digital spaces for real people.

On February 7, 2026, South Korea's major cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb became the center of global attention after a catastrophic operational error during a routine promotional event.

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital entertainment, YouTube has solidified its position as the top streaming platform, generating more than $60 billion in combined ad and subscription revenue for 2025.