YouTube is expanding its more affordable, $7.99 per month Premium Lite subscription service with new features, including the ability to download videos for offline access and watch videos in the background, even if the screen is off or you’re using other apps. These options were previously only available to customers on its full plan, which … Read more
I noticed the engine running just twice. One was at wide-open throttle, and the other was when the engine was likely operating at higher rpms to help charge the battery. That latter instance was also when I noticed the most harshness from the engine, although it’s one of the smoothest gasoline-supported powertrains I’ve driven. A … Read more
Key takeaways Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)’s blockchain-based initiative is about upgrading market infrastructure, not adopting cryptocurrencies. It intends to use blockchain for improving settlement, reconciliation and collateral efficiency. Onchain delivery-vs.-payment settlement could significantly reduce counterparty risk and free up capital tied up in margins. It also shifts risk toward real-time liquidity needs and continuous funding requirements. … Read more
Paramount+ A key part of screenwriter and producer Taylor Sheridan’s growing television empire is the Paramount+ original series “Mayor of Kingstown.” Premiering in 2021, the show stars Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky, the de facto mediator between the different factions in his Michigan town. The fictional Kingstown … Read more
Once you figure out how to style a slip dress for all seasons, you’ll realize it’s the perfect transitional piece. When summer ended (RIP), I used to pack up my well-worn slip dresses for the season thinking I needed cozier vibes through winter. But the timeless wardrobe staple actually offers so much versatility beyond a … Read more
On Tuesday, Anthropic announced updates to its Claude Cowork platform that allow the AI to help with a wider range of office tasks. Claude Cowork can now connect with several popular office apps, including Google Workspace, Docusign, and WordPress. New pre-built plugins can also automate tasks in a range of fields, including HR, design, engineering, … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Anthropic has accused three leading Chinese AI labs of “industrial-scale” attacks, raising national security concerns for the industry. The AI start-up, which developed the popular coding tool Claude, said on Monday that DeepSeek, Moonshot and … Read more
Fintech giant Marquis is suing its firewall provider SonicWall, claiming that an earlier breach allowed hackers to steal sensitive information about customer firewalls that led to a ransomware attack on Marquis’ network. The lawsuit, filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, seeks a jury trial. It claims the 2025 … Read more
Ether (ETH) dipped below $1,900 during Asian trading hours on Tuesday, extending 30-day losses to 38% as President Donald Trump’s tariffs soured investor sentiment. Several market and technical indicators show that the ETH price may fall further before any recovery attempts by the bulls. Key takeaways: Ether trades below its realized price, which has historically … Read more
It is Italy’s Belle Époque jewel of fashion, shopping, dining, and culture. Now, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is to be the location of Milan’s upcoming “Olympics of fashion,” aka Vogue World, Anna Wintour revealed today. Condé Nast’s chief content officer and global editorial director of Vogue revealed the location and other fresh details about this … Read more