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Holiday ecommerce spending hits $79.7 billion before Cyber Week even begins

AI-driven tools, deeper discounts, mobile convenience and flexible payment options drive record November spending. Constantine von Hoffman on November 26, 2025   Consumers didn’t wait for Black Friday or Cyber Monday to open their wallets this year. U.S. shoppers have already spent $ 79.7 billion online from Nov. 1 to Nov. 23—a 7.5% jump over … Continue reading Holiday ecommerce spending hits $79.7 billion before Cyber Week even begins

Someone made a ‘camera’ that can shoot at two billion frames per second

Someone made a ‘camera’ that can shoot at two billion frames per second With a bit of work, it can actually film light moving. Ian Carlos Campbell Contributing Reporter Tue, October 21, 2025 Brian Haidet, a scientist creating videos on YouTube under the handle AlphaPhoenix, showed off a camera in a new video that can … Continue reading Someone made a ‘camera’ that can shoot at two billion frames per second

Trump administration looks to double aid for Argentina to $40 billion. Here’s how

October 16, 2025 Trump administration looks to double aid for Argentina to $40 billion. Here’s how The Trump administration is looking to provide an additional $ 20 billion in financing for Argentina through a mix of financing from sovereign funds and the private sector. That would come on top of the $ 20 billion credit … Continue reading Trump administration looks to double aid for Argentina to $40 billion. Here’s how

Kalshi crosses $1 billion in monthly transaction volume

Kalshi crosses $1 billion in monthly transaction volume <img alt=” src=’https://readwrite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/avatar_user_26599_1710328901-80×80.jpg’ srcset=’https://readwrite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/avatar_user_26599_1710328901-160×160.jpg 2x’ class=’avatar avatar-80 photo’ height=’80’ width=’80’ decoding=’async’/> Jacob Woodward Deputy Editor Prediction market Kalshi has surpassed rival Polymarket in a recent release, citing that the company has hit the $ 1 billion monthly transaction mark. The latter company is still the second-biggest prediction … Continue reading Kalshi crosses $1 billion in monthly transaction volume

Anthropic to pay $1.5 billion to book authors to settle AI copyright suit

September 06, 2025 Anthropic to pay $1.5 billion to book authors to settle AI copyright suit BY Sarah Bregel Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic has agreed to pay a record-setting $1.5 billion to a group of book authors and publishers in order to settle a class action lawsuit. The payout is thought to be the largest in … Continue reading Anthropic to pay $1.5 billion to book authors to settle AI copyright suit

Americans are expected to spend $30 billion betting on the upcoming NFL season

Americans are expected to spend $30 billion betting on the upcoming NFL season Rachael Davies The American Gaming Association (AGA) has estimated that Americans will spend a collective $ 30 billion on NFL bets in the 2025 season. Data from the AGA estimates that Americans will wager $ 30 billion on the upcoming 2025 NFL … Continue reading Americans are expected to spend $30 billion betting on the upcoming NFL season