Technology

Klarna takes on banks with a personal account and cashback rewards ahead of IPO

Financial technology firm Klarna is pushing deeper into banking with its own checking account-like product and a cashback offering that…

Schumer says a crypto bill can pass Senate this year; key Dems join ‘Crypto4Harris’ call

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday that he believes the Senate can realistically pass a bipartisan crypto regulation bill…

FTC bans fake online reviews, inflated social media influence; rule takes effect in October

The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday voted unanimously to ban marketers from using fake reviews, such as those generated with…

Biden hosts first Creator Economy Conference for influencers to talk AI, privacy and more

The White House hosted 100 digital content creators and industry professionals Wednesday to speak with key officials about the “creator…

Chinese EV maker Zeekr says its new battery can charge faster than that of a Tesla

BEIJING — Chinese electric car brand Zeekr announced new batteries on Tuesday, which it says boast the fastest charge in…

Elon Musk, Donald Trump event on X crashes site, Tesla CEO blames cyberattack

Elon Musk’s much-hyped interview of former President Donald Trump on the social media platform X was nearly derailed early on…

Musk embraces Trump and scorns subsidies. But Tesla still lobbies for US benefits

When Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump for president last month, the Tesla founder and chief executive backed a candidate who…

Trump returns to X ahead of Elon Musk interview, weighing down Trump Media stock

Elon Musk will interview former President Donald Trump on Monday evening on social media platform X, the latest collaboration between…

Trump promotes false Harris AI crowd size conspiracy

Former President Donald Trump on Sunday falsely accused his November election opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, of using artificial intelligence…

Banks face tough new security standards in the EU — their tech suppliers are under scrutiny, too

Financial services companies and their digital technology suppliers are under intense pressure to achieve compliance with strict new rules from…