Google bets on STAN, an Indian social gaming platform
STAN, headquartered in Singapore, is trying to position itself as a gaming community platform to rival Discord, but its approach to the market is quite different.
Nintendo raising original Switch console prices due to ‘market conditions’
Nintendo wouldn’t say what the “market conditions” were, but likely reference President Trump’s tariffs, which are increasing costs for U.S. consumers.
More details emerge on how Windsurf’s VCs and founders got paid from the Google deal
VCs and founders took much of the $2.4 billion, but money was left for a payout to all employees, sources say.
Fundamental Research Labs nabs $30M+ to build AI agents across verticals
Fundamental Research Labs is releasing multiple AI products related to gaming and productivity.
Sex toy maker Lovense threatens legal action after fixing security flaws that exposed users’ data
The internet-connected sex toy maker said it fixed the vulnerabilities that exposed users’ private email addresses and accounts to takeovers, but said it was also planning to take legal action following the disclosure.
Truecaller’s call-recording feature won’t work on iPhones from September 30
The app’s call recording feature will no longer be available on iPhones starting September 30. Users with saved call recordings can either download them to their devices, share them via email or messaging apps, or switch their storage preference to iCloud to keep the recordings accessible.
IMF Bows To Bitcoin—Global Economic Standards Overhauled
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) used a July 31 staff blog to say the quiet part out loud: Bitcoin now belongs inside the world’s core economic statistics. The post—timed to the UN Statistical Commission’s approval of the updated System of National Accounts (SNA)—states that “Bitcoin, for example, has a tangible economic impact, including because it […]
Crypto Explosion Ahead? CLARITY Act Could Push Market To $10-T — Cardano Founder
A clear vote in Washington has set the stage for a potential boom in cryptocurrencies. On July 17, 2025, the House passed the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025. Related Reading: New Crypto Lab Unit Signals Bank Of Korea’s Shift From Research To Regulation According to Cardano co-founder Charles Hoskinson, this bill could give […]
DeFi Education Fund urges Senate to strengthen crypto dev protections in draft bill
DeFi Education Fund called on the Senate Banking Committee to frame a key crypto market bill in a more tech-neutral way and strengthen crypto developer protections in a recent letter.
Pakistan’s annual inflation accelerates to 4.1% in July
A shopkeeper speaks with a customer while selling spices at a market in Karachi, Pakistan June 11, 2024.— ReutersSPI inflation decreased by 0.9% year-on-year in July. 11 items’ prices increased during the reported week.Prices of 12 items declined in weekly comparison.