Physical Media Just Can’t Catch a Break Right Now

LG, a South Korean electronics brand, has declared that it will cease manufacturing its independent Blu-ray and UHD Blu-ray players. This move mirrors similar decisions made by Samsung and Oppo. This action seems to be another blow to traditional media formats, which have been gradually losing ground for quite some time.

Riot Platforms buys more than $500M in Bitcoin

As an analyst with over two decades of experience in the tech and financial industries, I find this recent development intriguing. Riot’s strategic move to amass such a substantial Bitcoin (BTC) holding and potentially pivot towards AI services is reminiscent of MicroStrategy’s bold corporate treasury strategy led by Michael Saylor. On December 10th to 12th, … Read more

Societe Generale, Banque de France complete blockchain repo transaction

As a seasoned researcher who has witnessed the evolution of financial technology over the past few decades, I must say that the news of Societe Generale completing the first repo transaction using blockchain technology within the Eurosystem’s central bank is nothing short of groundbreaking. This event signifies a significant step towards the mainstream adoption of … Read more

Steam Users Have Very Limited Time to Get a New Free Game

For Steam users, there’s a brief chance to acquire a new free game, generously provided by Fanatical. This offer is only valid for 48 hours and is subject to availability of supplies. The exact number of free Steam keys available for the game isn’t specified, but it might run out well before its deadline on December 14th. To seize this opportunity, one must sign up for Fanatical’s free newsletter. It’s important to note that you can unsubscribe at any time.