Ethereum Earns $1.79B in App Fees, Yet Captures Under 5%
Ethereum's layer-2 rollups process 41 times more activity than the base layer, but ETH only captures 4.9% of app-layer fees, highlighting a value accrual challenge.
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Samsung Blocks Smart TV Apps That Share Internet Connections with Strangers
Samsung has banned smart TV apps that secretly share users' internet connections with strangers, following security research into residential proxy networks.
Lightspeed LA Cuts 80 Roles as Last Sentinel Development Shifts Direction
Tencent-owned studio Lightspeed LA has laid off staff as it pivots the creative and development approach for its debut game, Last Sentinel.
Alibaba Unveils Qwen3.8-Max, Claiming Rivalry with Top US AI Models
Chinese tech giant Alibaba has released its largest and most capable AI model to date, Qwen3.8-Max, claiming performance that rivals leading systems from Anthropic and OpenAI.
Grok AI Predicts Bitcoin Will Surpass Its Previous Record by End of 2027
Grok AI forecasts Bitcoin could reach $200,000 to $250,000 by the end of 2027, driven by sustained ETF inflows and market dynamics.
TechCrunch Mobility: Diverging Paths for Robotaxis
This week's TechCrunch Mobility newsletter explores the latest developments in autonomous vehicles, highlighting the divergent strategies and challenges shaping the future of robotaxis.
Rachika Nayar's 'Heaven Come Crashing' Is an Instrumental Epic of Desperate Longing
Rachika Nayar's new album 'Heaven Come Crashing' surprises with a sudden drum and bass drop amid its mostly percussion-free, emotionally charged instrumental landscape.
Xbox Prices Surge Up to €200 / £170 in EU and UK
Microsoft has revealed significant price increases for Xbox consoles in Europe and the UK, with some models rising by over 40%.
Sam Altman Urges AI Industry to Slow Down: The Decel Debate Heats Up
On the latest Equity episode, Sam Altman calls for a more measured pace in AI development, sparking a fresh debate about the industry's breakneck speed.
Fender CEO’s AI Comments Add Fuel to Guitar Community Backlash
Fender CEO Edward 'Bud' Cole's remarks comparing bandmates to 'analog AI' have resurfaced amid a copyright controversy over the Stratocaster body shape, intensifying criticism from guitar players.