Jul 27, 2026Twila Rosenbaum KB Kookmin Bank, South Korea’s largest lender, will launch a blockchain-based cross-border payment service in August using JPMorgan’s Kinexys network. The service will support US dollar transfers across 10 countries, including the US, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. It will integrate with the existing SWIFT payment network for near-instant cross-border payments and foreign exchange settlement. View more
Jul 27, 2026Twila Rosenbaum WEMIX, a layer-1 blockchain network, reported that an attacker moved approximately $724,000 in USDC.e tokens after compromising ownership of a contract linked to its WEMIX$ stablecoin. The attacker issued unauthorized tokens, converted them, and bridged funds to Ethereum and BNB Smart Chain. WEMIX suspended multiple services and requested asset freezes from exchanges. The incident remains under investigation. View more
Jul 27, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Garden Finance temporarily disabled its app after Blockaid reported a $450,000 exploit. The attacker compromised an independent solver's off-chain database and inserted fraudulent swap records, causing the solver to release funds for swaps that were not funded. The protocol confirmed no user funds or smart contracts were affected, and is working with security firms to trace the funds. View more
Jul 27, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Samsung has added a new health feature to its Galaxy Watches that can alert you when you might be getting sick, using changes in heart rate, skin temperature, and other biometrics. However, the feature is not entirely new—Fitbit and Apple have offered similar illness detection for years. The technology relies on machine learning to spot deviations from your baseline health metrics. While promising for early intervention, experts caution about privacy and the risk of false alarms. View more
Jul 27, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, now available for preorder. The Watch 9 starts at $379.99 with enhanced health tracking, while the Ultra 2 features a 35% larger battery and advanced fitness tools. Preorder offers include a $50 Amazon gift card. Both watches launch on August 7. View more
Jul 27, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2026 in London had a surprise guest: Spider-Man. The event showcased the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Watch 9, and Galaxy Glasses. j-hope spoiled details earlier. Catch the full recap. View more
Jul 27, 2026Twila Rosenbaum T-Mobile is offering a free Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 during preorder through 24 monthly bill credits when you add a qualifying wearable line. While the watch is $0 upfront, you'll pay about $15 per month for service plus a $35 connection fee, totaling around $323 over two years. This deal is ideal for those wanting cellular connectivity, but Bluetooth-only buyers may be better off purchasing directly. View more
Jul 27, 2026Twila Rosenbaum T-Mobile's latest promotion allows customers to pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 for free with an eligible trade-in on Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plans. The deal offers up to $1,900 in bill credits over 24 months, effectively canceling out the phone's $1,899.99 list price. This is one of the most aggressive launch offers for a book-style foldable, but it requires a 24-month service commitment and upfront payment of sales tax and a $35 connection fee. View more
Jul 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Apple is testing a new pilot program called 'Live Notes' that records and AI-summarizes customer conversations at the Genius Bar. The program is opt-in for both employees and customers, and managers cannot view the transcripts. However, the initiative has sparked concern among workers, who fear it could be used for performance monitoring, drawing parallels to similar tools in the finance industry and Apple's own past privacy controversies. View more
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