No one sees the Taiwan crisis

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The next crisis in the Taiwan Strait may not come with warships or missile tests. This may come through border negotiations. Japan and the Philippines recently announced plans to hold talks on demarcating maritime boundaries in waters east of Taiwan — a move that has drawn protests from Taipei and Beijing. It has exposed Taiwan’s …

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Polymarket Reportedly Paid $350,000 to Controversial Influencers Using Personal PayPal Accounts (Updated)

Polymarket Reportedly Paid $350,000 to Controversial Influencers Using Personal PayPal Accounts (Updated)

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on certain products through the links below. Editor’s note: Story updated with Polymarket’s reaction. Nick Shirley, Riley Gaines And Brian Grossenstein He is one of more than 800 people who allegedly received payments from PolyMarket’s chief marketing officer through a personal PayPal account, according to …

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How to get good videos at a concert with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

How to get good videos at a concert with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The following content is brought to you by Lifehacker Partners. If you purchase a product featured here, we may receive an affiliate commission or other compensation. TL;DR Key Takeaways: The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is built for the three things that trip up most phones at concerts: low-light scenes, distant performers, and standing crowds. Turn …

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Jenson Huang’s massive AI prediction has a small problem

Jenson Huang's massive AI prediction has a small problem

Quick read NVDA’s data center revenue rose 92% to $75B, but it has $119B in supply obligations to enterprise buyers who have yet to prove AI ROI. Uber can’t link token spending to product gains, Microsoft canceled AI licenses for budget overruns and Meta shut down its internal AI application leaderboard. Don’t wait: The analyst …

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Your phone secretly hates summer. These protective bags will store it.

Your phone secretly hates summer. These protective bags will store it.

The Aquabuddy has a clear window, allowing you to use your camera while your phone is inside. Elisa Chauncey/NYT Wirecutter We tested two phone-sized bags: the Casely Aquabatty Waterproof Bag and the Case-Mate Wavy Waterproof Bag. Here’s what we found: If you’re looking for a bag to keep your phone safe on aquatic adventures, but …

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How OPay is creating financial inclusion and jobs for tens of thousands across Nigeria

How OPay is creating financial inclusion and jobs for tens of thousands across Nigeria

Since starting operations in Nigeria in 2018, OPay has created a large digital financial ecosystem. The company currently serves over 45 million consumer users and over 1 million merchants and businesses across Nigeria, reflecting its growing role in supporting the country’s digital economy and cashless transition. Bringing financial services closer to disadvantaged communities For …

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Viture Beast vs Luma Ultra: Clear winner after 4 months of testing

User wears Viture Luma Ultra glasses to code productivity

Choosing between Viture Beast and Viture Luma Ultra is all about understanding how their unique features align with your priorities. As highlighted by Gadgets Guardian, the Beast offers a cinematic 58° field of view (FOV) and a durable metal frame, making it ideal for intensive gaming and media consumption. In contrast, the Luma Ultra offers …

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Bernie Sanders’ AI sovereign wealth fund plan is good. But we think it’s better | Nathan E. Saunders and Bruce Schneier

Bernie Sanders' AI sovereign wealth fund plan is good. But we think it's better | Nathan E. Saunders and Bruce Schneier

LAnd no one is accusing Bernie Sanders of ducking the big questions. Writing in the New York Times last week, the senator asked: “Will the future of humanity be decided by a handful of billionaires who, without democratic input, promoted and developed AI and stand even richer and more powerful than they are today?” We …

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