Technology

Blockchain

Cantor Fitzgerald Links With Tether, Bitfinex and SoftBank to Launch Bitcoin Venture

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The new venture, dubbed Twenty One, will go public via a Cantor-owned special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).

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Patent Drop

Nike Wants You to Take a Seat (plus more from Uber & Adobe)

Nike’s game chairs, Uber’s walking profiles & Adobe’s real-time content personalization

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Patent Drop

Disney Introduces Smart Toys (plus more from Microsoft & PayPal)

feat. Disney’s Fitbit for kids, Chat bots that mirror their users & AR Commerce3 new patent summaries this week from Disney, Microsoft and PayPal

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Patent Drop

Facebook Enhances Your Live Stream (plus more from Twitter & Microsoft)

Three new patents from Facebook, Twitter and Microsoft, including live-streaming with video reactions, multiple message quotes & more.

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Industries

Humanoid Robots Run, Dance, and Work the Factory Floor

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A half dozen humanoid robots completed a half marathon in Beijing, though their prowess still trails human runners by a considerable amount.

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Patent Drop

Apple Wants to Take Your Hand (plus more from Snap & Netflix)

A patent filing from Apple indicates the company is dreaming up new user input devices that are wearable, including gloves.

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CIO Upside

Chipping Away at Big Tech’s Bottom Line

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How much trade chaos can enterprises weather?

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Finance

Can the Magnificent Seven Ride Again?

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After serving as the driving force for a blistering market rise, the so-called Magnificent Seven have taken an epic stumble in 2025.

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