Amazon has told Perplexity AI to stop its Comet browser from buying items on its platform, claiming it breaks the site’s rules. Perplexity denies any wrongdoing, saying the AI acts on users’ instructions and calling Amazon’s move an attempt to limit competition.
WeatherlyApple is developing its first low-cost Mac laptop, priced between $599 and $699, aimed at students, casual users, and budget-conscious buyers. The device will use an A-series iPhone chip, have a smaller display, and target Chromebooks, Windows laptops, and entry-level iPad users.
AnaisForward Industries announced a $1 billion share buyback and filed a resale prospectus with the US SEC to strengthen investor confidence.
AnaisFormer Australian NRL player Trent Merrin has been charged with stealing $140,000 in cryptocurrency and was arrested at his Barrack Point home. Police allege he accessed another person’s crypto account without permission, and he is due to appear in court on 3 December.
WeatherlyStraitsX is expanding its stablecoin network to link Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, and Japan, enabling real-time cross-border payments from 2026. The system will let travellers and merchants use local wallets while settlements happen instantly in domestic currencies, with XSGD facilitating the transactions behind the scenes.
AnaisRipple has confirmed it has no plans to go public, choosing to stay private despite other crypto firms launching IPOs. The company raised $500 million at a $40 billion valuation to fund its global expansion and product development.
WeatherlyOpenAI has asked the US government to provide loan guarantees to help fund its trillion-dollar AI infrastructure plans. The company aims to lower borrowing costs and attract more investors while delaying profitability and an IPO.
AnaisMoon Ga-bi criticised an AI-generated video that falsely showed her son’s face using her personal photos without permission. She confirmed her son’s face has never been revealed and called for people to stop spreading fake images and videos.
AnaisThree Chinese men were jailed in Singapore for carrying out cyberattacks on gambling and SMS companies, earning US$3 million in cryptocurrency. They were hired by a Ni-Vanuatu citizen, used malware and hacking tools, and were caught during a police raid.
AnaisMastercard, Ripple, and Gemini are testing credit card payments using the stablecoin RLUSD on Ripple’s XRP Ledger. The pilot, involving WebBank, aims to settle transactions on a public blockchain and explore faster, more efficient payment options.
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