Gemini Gets CFTC Green Light for Prediction Markets
Gemini, founded by the Winklevoss twins, has received a key license from the CFTC to operate a derivatives exchange. This paves the way for the firm to launch prediction markets for its US users.
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Home Depot and Lowe’s Bet Big on AI for the Blueprint Phase
Home improvement giants are racing to embed AI into the planning stages of renovation and construction. Lowe’s is using “MyLowe’s Companion” to empower store associates, while Home Depot’s “Blueprint Takeoffs” analyzes architectural drawings for contractors.
UK fines porn company £1m, forcing new age checks
The UK’s media regulator, Ofcom, has fined AVS Group Ltd £1 million for not having robust age verification on its adult websites. The company, registered in Belize, now faces daily fines until it implements checks across all its platforms.
The AI Productivity Gap Is Real, and It’s a 6x Problem
A new OpenAI report shows workers who heavily use AI are six times more productive than median users. Meanwhile, MIT research finds 95% of corporate AI projects are failing to deliver a return, creating a widening “GenAI Divide.”
Xbox Might Bring Old Games to PC, But It’s a Long Shot
A reliable insider says there’s an effort to bring legacy Xbox games to Windows and the ROG Ally. However, major licensing hurdles could block a large library from ever appearing. We likely won’t hear official news until Xbox’s 25th anniversary in 2026.
Is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 a Lock for Game of the Year?
According to Forbes, Sandfall’s RPG ‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ is the overwhelming favorite to win Game of the Year at The Game Awards on December 11. The game has a record 12 nominations and betting markets give it 94% odds to take the top prize.
PDG’s 200MW Malaysian Campus Grows as Asia’s Data Center Race Heats Up
Princeton Digital Group is accelerating construction on its large data center campus in Johor, Malaysia. The move comes as the company secures billions in financing to fuel its expansion across the fast-growing Asia Pacific region.
Natasha Lyonne says AI actress Tilly Norwood is just a distraction
Natasha Lyonne is launching an AI film company, Asteria Film Co., using the Moonvalley model. She says the AI-generated “actress” Tilly Norwood is a fear tactic, and creatives need to engage with the tech, not avoid it.
Xbox 360 games on PC? A leaker says maybe, but don’t hold your breath.
According to a rumor, Microsoft might be trying to bring official Xbox 360 backwards compatibility to Windows PCs and handhelds. The company has teased big plans for the Xbox brand’s 25th anniversary in 2026. But it’s all very speculative for now.
Trump’s AI Czar Tries to Calm Fears Over Data Center Crackdown
The Trump administration is pushing forward with an executive order to limit state AI regulations. AI Czar David Sacks is trying to quell concerns, insisting it won’t override local control on data centers or child safety laws.