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Bose announced a second-generation version of its entry-level QuietComfort noise-canceling headphones that were originally introduced in late 2023. The new headphones feature a refreshed design with a more comfortable headband that’s easier to adjust and ANC that better adapts to changing noise environments. The second-gen QuietComfort are also getting Bose’s TrueSpatial immersive audio technology that was previously only available on the company’s pricier QuietComfort Ultra.While the original version of the QuietComfort headphones debuted at $349 nearly three years ago, Bose’s second-gen version is carrying forward a small price bump to $359. They’ll be available for preorder starting on August 8th…

Demand for US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has accelerated over the past week, with a string of daily inflows coinciding with the Coldcard wallet hack — timing that has prompted speculation about whether some investors are reconsidering self-custody.According to Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC), Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB), ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) as well as Defiance Daily Target 2X Long MSTR ETF (MSBT) have recorded inflows every trading day since the weekend exploit, totaling roughly $620 million. The cumulative figure is consistent with Cointelegraph’s recent reporting…

Influencer Sydney Towle has died at age 26 after entering hospice care amid her battle with a rare form of cancer. “We will always love you so much, Sydney. I am so proud of how hard you fought. I love you,” read a post shared via Towle’s Instagram account on Thursday, August 6. The social media upload also included a photo of Towle, with the message, “Rest in Peace. Sydney Elizabeth Towle. November 15th 1999 – August 5th 2026. An endless ray of sunshine. A daughter, sister, and friend to so many.” Towle’s brother, Austin, also posted a video via…

Fifty-one civil society organisations have opposed plans to resume oil production in Ogoniland, calling on the federal government to abandon the move and instead focus on cleaning up decades of environmental pollution in the area. In a joint statement released on Thursday, the organisations said reopening oil wells in Ogoni would undermine ongoing environmental restoration efforts and expose communities to renewed pollution, health risks and conflict. The statement followed reports that Dutchford Exploration and Production Company Limited emerged as the successful bidder for the Yorla South oil field in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State. The 51 organisations include Oilwatch International, the Health of Mother…

Agricultural technology company Hello Tractor has called for stronger collaboration among governments, financial institutions, technology providers and private operators to build a sustainable agricultural mechanisation system capable of improving food production across Nigeria. The company said recent investments by several state governments in tractors and other agricultural equipment are a positive development. Still, it warned that long-term success would depend on building the institutional and operational systems needed to support the deployment, maintenance, financing and efficient utilisation of the equipment. Speaking on behalf of the company in Nigeria, Nneka Enwonwu, the country director, said agricultural mechanisation should no longer be…

Data is good, but it often doesn’t tell the whole story. Data cannot capture the extent of our efforts to get a prepaid meter at my workplace in Abuja, after we were disconnected from the grid in February. We’re still off-grid. Our meter misery mocks any statistics you may find on the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) website. Before we were cut off, things seemed fine because we were on estimated billing. In case this doesn’t make sense, estimated billing is an improvised metering system that allows the distribution company to estimate what you should pay for electricity, even if…

President Bola Tinubu has flagged off the construction of the Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road and the reconstruction of the Gbongan-Osogbo Road in Osun State. Tinubu directed contractors handling the projects to deliver quality work within the stipulated timelines. Tinubu, represented at the flag-off ceremony in Osogbo on Thursday by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, said his administration would ensure that the projects deliver value for money and improve connectivity across the region. The ceremony was attended by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo; Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi; Osun governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, among other dignitaries. The President…

I enjoy using display-mirroring glasses as a way to play Steam Deck games on a big screen, and I’m always on the hunt for the best pair. There’s still not one perfect model I can recommend to everyone, but Viture’s new $299.99 Pro 2 have sharper-looking screens than models that cost hundreds more. It’s mostly thanks to the simple but effective diopter-adjusting dials that sit above each eye.The dials move the lenses, helping more people get the clarity they are hoping for out of the box. These have been in some past models that sold for around $400 or more,…

Bitcoin (BTC) stayed motionless at Thursday’s Wall Street open as analysis saw signs of reemergent US “stagflation.”Key points:Bitcoin stays below $65,000 as Iran tempers expectations over the Strait of Hormuz oil route reopening.US PMI data analysis sees “stagflation” return as a potential future risk.BTC price indecisiveness means that the market still lacks a “genuine breakdown,” says Bitfinex.Iran cools market hopes of Hormuz dealData from TradingView showed BTC/USD hovering above $64,000, down around 0.5% on the day, while US stocks opened flat.BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewAnticipation of a deal between Iran and Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz oil route…

Hey now, Hilary Duff and ex Joel Madden’s post-split friendship is precisely what dreams are made of. Duff, 38, brought her Lucky Me Tour to New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, August 5, where she enlisted Madden’s Good Charlotte for a special duet. In addition to Duff’s setlist of Luck… or Something tracks and throwback hits, the pop star rocked out with Joel, 47, and brother Benji Madden for a rendition of 2002’s “The Anthem,” per social media footage. Later during the show, per In Style clips, Duff changed into a vintage Good Charlotte T-shirt to perform “Why…