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Nationwide, that comes to around $54,000 – $161,000. Of that bracket of middle class earners, they then identified the top third as “upper-middle class.” In some states, you can count as upper-middle class with incomes as low as $85,424 (Mississippi). In others, you need a minimum of $158,126 (Maryland) to qualify. Personally, I find that […]
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. It’s surprisingly easy to stumble into a relationship with an AI chatbot The news: The first large-scale computational analysis of the Reddit community r/MyBoyfriendIsAI, which is dedicated to discussing AI relationships, found that […]
Exciting news: after three years of prohibition, UK retail investors will again be able to buy exchange-traded notes (ETNs) linked to cryptocurrencies. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) lifts its ban on 8 October. Compliant products will likely hit mainstream brokers shortly thereafter. According to the FCA, 12% of UK adults own crypto assets (around seven […]
Key Takeaways Bastion, a white-label stablecoin startup, raised $14.6M in a funding round led by Coinbase Ventures. Other major backers include Sony, Samsung, a16z Crypto, and Hashed. Share this article Bastion, a white-label stablecoin startup, secured $14.6 million in funding led by Coinbase Ventures, with participation from Sony and Samsung. The startup provides technology and […]
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed two security flaws in Wondershare RepairIt that exposed private user data and potentially exposed the system to artificial intelligence (AI) model tampering and supply chain risks. The critical-rated vulnerabilities in question, discovered by Trend Micro, are listed below – CVE-2025-10643 (CVSS score: 9.1) – An authentication bypass vulnerability that exists within […]
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin warned that society’s growing reliance on digital infrastructure could erode public trust unless technologies are built on open and verifiable foundations. In a Sept. 24 blog post, he argued that healthcare systems, civic tools, and personal technologies face heightened risks when users cannot see how the systems that govern them work. […]
I’m inclined to take a few notes on Eric Bailey’s grand post about the use of inclusive personas in user research. As someone who has been in roles that have both used and created user personas, there’s so much in here What’s the big deal, right? We’re often taught and encouraged to think about users […]
Can We Beat the US Junior Champion?! Bryan Bros Golf had an awesome day teeing off with the US Junior Champion—highlighting some epic shots, friendly competition, and plenty of inside laughs along the way. If you’re vibing with their journey, they’ve got you covered: sign up for the newsletter, join the Discord community, catch them […]
