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After announcing in late May that the platform would be experimenting with a new virtual reward system, Discord is now launching it to the public. The aim of the rewards, called Orbs, is to get people to click on more interactive ads. Users earn Orbs after completing Quests, which involve interacting with ads for products or games to get virtual items. Users can redeem Orbs for digital items in Discord’s Shop, like a three-day Nitro credit, an Orb-themed profile badge, profile effects, avatar decorations, and more.  Image Credits:Discord According to Discord, Orbs have been popular among testers, with millions earned and…

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg appears at the Meta Connect event in Menlo Park, California, on Sept. 25, 2024.David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Monday said he plans to invest “hundreds of billions of dollars” into artificial intelligence compute infrastructure, and that Meta plans to bring its first supercluster online next year.A supercluster is a large, complex computing network that’s designed to train advanced AI models and handle their workloads. “Meta Superintelligence Labs will have industry-leading levels of compute and by far the greatest compute per researcher,” Zuckerberg wrote in a Facebook post on Monday.…

In case it wasn’t obvious, no, that’s not the real Elmo that posted racist and antisemitic posts on Elon Musk’s X. Someone hacked into the Sesame Street character’s X account. On Sunday, Elmo’s official account published several abusive posts, since removed. It’s not clear how the account was compromised, but the nonprofit Sesame Workshop said it was “working to restore full control of the account.” The account also called on the Trump administration to release files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, which President Trump has sought to downplay.  At the time of writing, Elmo’s hacked X account still links…

Sesame Workshop was trying to regain full control over its Elmo account on the X platform Monday after a hacker gained access and posted a string of racist and antisemitic messages.“Elmo’s X account was compromised by an unknown hacker who posted disgusting messages, including antisemitic and racist posts. We are working to restore full control of the account,” a Sesame Workshop spokesperson said Monday. Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit behind “Sesame Street” and Elmo.The account was compromised over the weekend and instead of the usual posts of encouragement and kindness, Elmo’s 650,000 followers were given antisemitic threats and a profane…

TechCrunch All Stage officially kicks off tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. ET at SoWa Power Station in Boston — and that’s when ticket prices jump to full rate. This isn’t just another founder event. It’s the summit built to help startups fundraise smarter, scale faster, and lead with impact. Whether you’re tightening your pitch, planning a raise, or navigating team growth, TC All Stage delivers the tactics and tools to take you further. Right now, until the doors open tomorrow, Founder Passes are just $100 and Investor Passes are $200 — the lowest rates available. Once the event begins, prices go…

Bitcoin continued its rapid climb and hit another all-time high Monday as U.S. lawmakers begin a week focused on passing pro-crypto legislation.Data from CoinMarketCap showed bitcoin climbed above $123,000 early Monday, up from about $108,000 only a week ago. The world’s oldest and most popular cryptocurrency is currently the fifth most valuable asset class in the world at $2.4 trillion, giving it a higher market cap than Amazon.The enthusiasm for bitcoin comes as the U.S. House is set to take up several pieces of cryptocurrency-related legislation in what’s been dubbed “crypto week” in Congress. Lawmakers have been under pressure from…

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is on an app-building spree. After releasing a Bluetooth-based messaging app called Bitchat earlier this month, this weekend Dorsey revealed another app called Sun Day that ostensibly helps users track UV exposure and Vitamin D intake. The new app is available via TestFlight on iOS, and its code is on GitHub for anyone to clone. Like other developers, Dorsey is riding the vibe-coding bandwagon. But instead of using Cursor, Claude Code, or Windsurf, he says he is using an open-source coding tool called Goose. Sun Day is simple to use. It shows you the UV Index…

As organizations accelerate digital transformation, the need for robust cloud security has never been greater. Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) software stands at the forefront, acting as the critical gatekeeper between users and cloud service providers. With the explosion of SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS platforms, businesses face evolving threats, compliance challenges, and the risk of data leakage. CASB solutions empower IT teams to enforce security policies, monitor cloud usage, and ensure regulatory compliance all while enabling agility and productivity. Choosing the right CASB tool is essential for protecting sensitive data, managing shadow IT, and maintaining visibility across multi-cloud environments.…

In 2025, the digital threat landscape is more dynamic and complex than ever. Cyber attacks are escalating in frequency, sophistication, and impact, targeting businesses, governments, and individuals worldwide. Real-time visibility into these threats is essential for proactive defense, strategic planning, and rapid incident response. Cyber attack maps have become indispensable tools for cybersecurity professionals and organizations. These interactive platforms provide live visualizations of global cyber threats, helping users monitor attack patterns, assess risks, and stay ahead of emerging dangers. Whether you’re a security analyst, IT manager, or simply interested in cyber trends, understanding the best cyber attack maps can…

The live-action remake of the animated film “How to Train Your Dragon” and a two-part, five-hour documentary on Billy Joel are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.Also among the streaming offerings worth your time, as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: The long-delayed third album from rapper Roddy Ricch, “The Summer I Turned Pretty” returns for its third and final season and two arcade favorites — Donkey Kong and Pac-Man — get reinvented for gamers. New movies to stream from July 14-20— Movie theaters are crowded enough this summer that…