Michaela

A lover of books, and all things fantasy. I write things people read on the internet for a living.

OpenAI Shuts Down Viral AI Video App Sora After Just Six Months

March 26, 2026

OpenAI is shutting down its TikTok-style AI video app Sora just six months after launch. The app allowed users to generate realistic AI videos and share them publicly. Planned partnerships and in-app features will not continue, and the Sora team will now focus on

AI·Community

Author Mia Ballard Denies AI Claims After Publisher Pulls ‘Shy Girl’

March 26, 2026

Hachette Book Group has canceled the U.S. release of Mia Ballard’s Shy Girl due to concerns over AI use, while Ballard denies personal involvement. The controversy highlights growing tensions in publishing as authors, editors, and AI technologies collide.

March 21, 2026

Sen. Elizabeth Warren Slams Pentagon Over xAI Grok Classified Access

Senator Elizabeth Warren has demanded answers from the Pentagon on why xAI’s

March 14, 2026

French Couple Robbed of $1M in Bitcoin During Fake Police Raid

A French couple in their 50s was robbed of about $1 million

Policy·Regulation

Rep. French Hill Rejects Brian Armstrong Call for Stablecoin Interest

Republican Representative French Hill has rejected Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong’s call for stablecoin interest, signaling that Congress is unlikely to approve legislation

April 2, 2025

Community

Backpack Begins Claims Process for Former FTX EU Customers

Crypto exchange Backpack has initiated the first phase of its claims process for former FTX EU users, following its acquisition of FTX’s

April 2, 2025

Blockchain·Community·Defi·Ethereum·NFTs

Web2 vs. Web3: Key Differences & Why They’re Important

The internet has had a bit of a glow-up over the years, and the next phase — Web2 vs. Web3 — is

April 2, 2025

Bitcoin·Blockchain·Community·Defi·Ethereum·Markets·NFTs·Policy·Regulation·Road 2 Crypto

The Future of Cryptocurrency: 10 Predictions and Trends

Cryptocurrency has come a long way since the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto launched Bitcoin in 2009. From a niche internet experiment to a

April 1, 2025

Blockchain·Community·Defi·Future Tech·Security·Technology

10 Benefits of Blockchain Technology Beyond Cryptocurrency

When people hear “blockchain technology,” their minds usually jump straight to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. But blockchain technology is so much more

April 1, 2025

Blockchain·Community·Defi

Can Blockchain Technology Fix the Global Banking System?

The global banking system is like an old, slow computer — functional but frustrating. Transactions take forever, fees eat into your money,

April 1, 2025

Community

Digital Budgeting for Teens: Guide to Managing Money

You just got paid! Whether it’s from your first job, a weekly allowance, or a surprise cash gift from a relative who

April 1, 2025

Blockchain·Community·Security

How Web3 Will Revolutionize Data Ownership

Every time you scroll, click, or sign up online, you’re handing over pieces of your digital identity — your interests, habits, and

April 1, 2025

Blockchain·Community·NFTs

How to Avoid the Pitfalls of NFT Investing

NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) are unique digital assets stored on the blockchain, representing ownership of art, music, virtual land, and more. Unlike cryptocurrencies

March 31, 2025