Quantum TikTok + Memecoin Mania + Chris Hayes on the Attention Wars
“We are starting to see how Silicon Valley wants to do business during the Trump administration.”
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Cable news host Chris Hayes talks new book “The Sirens' Call”
The average American spends nearly half their waking life looking at a screen. Cable host Chris Hayes is exploring the impact of this trend in his new book “The Sirens' Call.”CBS News - 1d -
What would Karl Marx make of memecoins?
While Marx never used the term “late-stage capitalism,” his prediction of frequent crises in capitalism has certainly come true.The Hill - 1d -
Meta to report fourth-quarter earnings amid DeepSeek mania and ballooning AI investments
Zuckerberg likely to be asked about plans to spend $60-65bn on AI in 2025 as tech giant faces increased competition. Meta will report earnings for the fourth quarter of 2024 after US stock ...The Guardian - 1d -
The loudest megaphone: how Trump mastered our new attention age
The old model of political debate is over, and spectacle beats argument every time. How did we get here?. The first step in winning a public debate, indeed in any effective communication, is to get ...The Guardian - 2d -
NewsNation's Chris Stirewalt Named Political Editor of The Hill
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 27, 2025) - The Hill, the country’s definitive digital source for non-partisan political news and information, today named NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt as Political Editor. ...The Hill - 3d -
Chris Hayes: Musk changes to X 'massively destructive' to how people see the news
MSNBC host Chris Hays tore into billionaire Elon Musk and warned against what he characterized as the "massively destructive" effect he is having on the information business. "Oh, it’s just ...The Hill - 3d -
Start of Eaton Fire Focus Attention on Southern California Edison
Investigators are still trying to determine what started a fire that raged through Altadena, Calif. A new video appears to show sparking on a power line near the origin of the blaze.The New York Times - 3d -
Attention Is the Fuel of American Politics, and Trump Knows It
Money is no longer the main driver of American politics, if it ever was.The New York Times - 4d -
Cable news host Chris Hayes talks new book “The Sirens' Call”
The average American spends nearly half their waking life looking at a screen. Cable host Chris Hayes is exploring the impact of this trend in his new book “The Sirens' Call.”CBS News - 5d -
Quantum TikTok + Memecoin Mania + Chris Hayes on the Attention Wars
“We are starting to see how Silicon Valley wants to do business during the Trump administration.”The New York Times - 6d -
Microsoft's business development chief Chris Young resigns
Chris Young, who joined Microsoft in 2020, worked on the software company's investments, its OpenAI relationship and the Activision Blizzard acquisition.CNBC - Jan. 23 -
Aid convoys snake their way through ruins in Gaza as attention shifts to rebuilding
More than 2,400 aid trucks have entered Gaza since the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas took effect.NBC News - Jan. 22 -
Crypto executives fear investor backlash over Trump memecoins
Industry trying to rebuild its reputation frets over potential conflicts of interest and investor lossesFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
AI mania takes over Davos as the world's biggest firms tout their offerings
The Promenade in Davos, Switzerland is the focal point of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in the Swiss ski town — and AI is front and centerCNBC - Jan. 21 -
The Trump Memecoin’s ‘Money-Grab’ Economics
When he launched his own cryptocurrency, Donald Trump produced unimaginable wealth from thin air. But it will come at a cost to someone.Wired - Jan. 20 -
What’s the value of Trump’s new memecoin?
Crypto-offerings from the president and his family have worth, but not necessarily the financial kindFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
Why merger mania is coming to the fore in the mining industry
A prospective merger between Rio Tinto and Glencore would rank as the mining industry's largest-ever deal.CNBC - Jan. 20 -
Trump-backed memecoin value tops $13bn as crypto industry hopes rise
Incoming president launched token on Friday after a Washington gala for crypto executives and politiciansFinancial Times - Jan. 19 -
Quantum-computing stocks could be rich takeover targets. Here’s what to know.
Innovative startups could help tech giants capitalize on this world-changing application.MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
Democrats Are Losing the War for Attention. Badly.
The MSNBC anchor Chris Hayes on why attention has become more valuable than money in politics.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Chinese activist Teacher Li’s memecoin launch divides dissident community
‘Teacher Li’ is among the most prolific sources of unfiltered information from behind China’s Great Firewall. But an attempt to monetise it has proven controversial. On Monday, two parallel visions ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
The crazy ride in quantum computing stocks continues as shares rip higher on Microsoft's 'quantum-ready' directive
Quantum computing stocks rallied Wednesday after Microsoft urged businesses to get "quantum-ready" in 2025.CNBC - Jan. 15 -
Why Microsoft Says You Should Start Prepping for Quantum Computing Now
Become ‘quantum-ready’ in 2025, says the tech giant, as it rolls out new quantum computing resources for businesses.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
The Madcap Rise of Memecoin Factory Pump.Fun
Pump.Fun raked in hundreds of millions of dollars in its first year in operation. Despite some growing pains, its creators say this is just the beginning.Wired - Jan. 15 -
Starmer aims to refocus attention on growth after hit from markets
UK PM pledges to be ‘best state partner’ for AI companies as he faces ominous economic and political backdropFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
In Attendance: Paying Attention in a Fragile World review – visions of mortality abound
Fitzrovia Chapel, London In a former hospital chapel replete with its own stories, works by Paula Rego, Phyllida Barlow and others resonate in their exquisitely contemplative surroundings. The ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
The Maths Queen with a quantum mission to mentor girls
Yahoo News - Jan. 11 -
Maths Queen with a quantum mission to mentor girls
Dr Angela Tabiri wants more African girls and women from less privileged backgrounds to study maths.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Jensen Huang crushed the quantum stocks, and now Martin Shkreli is going for the kill
So-called ‘Pharma Bro’ says he’s short the likes of Rigetti Computing as market resembles the dotcom bubbleMarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
Gun-wearing leader sparks attention at Ghana inauguration
Yahoo News - Jan. 10 -
Fast fashion is an addiction. Secondhand mania may be just as bad | Chloë Hamilton
I loved to scour apps and charity shops for cheap clothes and toys – but now I know it is another kind of overconsumption. ‘Guess how much this was,” I say to my partner mischievously, revealing ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Report: Chris Spielman will interview for Jets G.M. job
The unsung hero of the resurgence of the Detroit Lions is finally getting his due.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
Quantum-computing stocks sink as Nvidia CEO delivers a reality check
Shares of Rigetti Computing, Quantum Computing, IonQ and D-Wave fell sharply after Nvidia’s Jensen Huang said that “very simple quantum computers” could be 20 years away.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
USWNT host 'Futures Camp' along-side senior camp as Emma Hayes evaluates the state of America's talent pool
The two camps bring a combined 50 players together in January as Hayes looks to guide the future of the programCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
USWNT coach Emma Hayes reveals plan for USA soccer for 2027 Women's World Cup and beyond
The USWNT will kick off the new year with a camp in Southern California and a new-look strategy aimed at player developmentCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
USWNT January camp roster: Emma Hayes continues youth movement as Rodman, Smith, Swanson get time off
January will have two camps for the women's national team, both this first-team one and a futures campCBS Sports - Jan. 7 -
The Memecoin Shenanigans Are Just Getting Started
The market for absurdist cryptocurrencies mutated into a hundred-billion-dollar phenomenon in 2024. Yes, things can get even more deranged.Wired - Jan. 6 -
Chris Hayes: I Want Your Attention. I Need Your Attention. Here Is How I Mastered My Own.
The problem we face is existential and spiritual, not situational.The New York Times - Jan. 3
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Microsoft Continues A.I. Spending Growth as Profit Grows 10%
The tech giant’s revenue was up 12 percent to $69.6 billion, but investors are showing their nerves after a long boom for tech stocks.The New York Times - 18h -
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