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Tech Tidbits: SEC Greenlights Bitcoin ETF, SpaceX’s Mars Armada, Chip Giants Eye UAE, Russians Chase iPhones, Samsung's Strike Showdown, and Three Mile Island’s Quiet Comeback

September 23, 2024

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SEC Approves Bitcoin ETF: The Crypto Rollercoaster Continues

The SEC has finally given the thumbs-up to BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF, sending crypto enthusiasts into a frenzy. Wall Street’s been circling Bitcoin ETFs like a shark at a pool party, and now, BlackRock is cannonballing right in. Will this ETF stabilize the wild swings of the crypto market? Or is it just the next loop on Bitcoin’s endless rollercoaster? Either way, hold onto your wallets—it’s going to be a bumpy ride.

SpaceX’s Martian Armada: Five Ships, No Humans

SpaceX is planning to send five uncrewed Starships to Mars over the next two years. It’s not exactly the "Great Martian Migration" Musk has been hyping, but it’s a start. These interplanetary delivery drones are probably stocking up Mars with all the essentials—robots, rovers, and, of course, Wi-Fi—before any humans step foot. Let’s just hope they packed enough snacks for when we finally make it there.

TSMC and Samsung Eye UAE: Desert Chip Factories in the Works?

According to the WSJ, TSMC and Samsung are considering building big chip factories in the UAE, possibly turning the desert into a silicon oasis. With sand all around, these tech giants seem ready to turn grains into gigabytes. Between the UAE’s deep pockets and the tech world’s chip hunger, this could be a match made in semiconductor heaven. Cue the camel caravans delivering microprocessors across the dunes.

Russians Hungry for iPhones: Sanctions, Schmanctions

Despite higher prices and sanctions, Russians are clamoring for iPhone pre-orders, proving that even geopolitics can’t get in the way of a new selfie camera. Higher costs? No problem. Sanctions? Please, they’ll pay extra for the new colors. When it comes to iPhones, it seems the Russian market will weather any storm—unless Apple decides to make iOS 17 exclusive to Mars.

Samsung's Strike Showdown: No Work, No Pay, No Fun

Samsung has issued a firm warning to its striking Indian workers: "No work, no pay." In case that wasn’t clear enough, it’s basically the corporate equivalent of, “You snooze, you lose.” The dispute is heating up, and Samsung’s playing hardball. For now, both sides remain at odds, and it looks like this labor standoff could last longer than the latest Galaxy battery.

Three Mile Island’s Quiet Comeback: Or Not?

Despite rumors swirling, the US nuclear regulator says it hasn’t received any application for a Three Mile Island restart. So, no, the infamous nuclear plant isn’t making a surprise comeback—yet. While some may be relieved, others were hoping for a reboot of America’s most talked-about reactor. For now, the lights at Three Mile Island remain dim, much to the disappointment of anyone hoping for a little more drama in the energy sector.

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