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Ethereum lagged in active dapp users in Q2, but its price doubled – here’s what happened
If you’ve been interested in cryptocurrency and blockchain for anything more than a week, you’ll almost certainly know about Vitalik Buterin’s Ethereum platform. But if you don’t here’s a quick recap on what Ethereum is. äàëüøå »
2019-7-26 09:56 | |
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The Arque is a mechanical tail for humans — and lord I want one
There are two kinds of people in the world: those who look at monkeys and think “damn, having a tail would be fucking awesome,” and liars. While most of us just imagine though, others create. So, enter the Arque – a mechanical tail that allows humans to experience the benefits our extended-backbone brethren take for granted. äàëüøå »
2019-7-25 16:16 | |
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Google’s ‘Sound Amplifier’ Android app helps you hear better in noisy areas
There are millions of people with varying degrees of hearing loss throughout the world, but modern technology means we have some tools to tackle this problem with the very devices in our pockets. äàëüøå »
2019-7-25 03:58 | |
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The Nokia 2210 is a 4G feature phone for the developing world
It’s been interesting to see the growing maturity of feature phones, as they try to keep up with their smarter brethren in terms of features, while simultaneously remaining affordable for low-income consumers. äàëüøå »
2019-7-25 21:53 | |
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Study: Humans’ racial biases extend even to black and white robots
If you do a quick Google search for ‘robot,’ you’ll be faced with a wall of white robots. According to a recent study called “Robots and Racism,” human’s tendency to stereotype racial bias is seeping into the world of robotics. äàëüøå »
2019-7-24 14:18 | |
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Using virtual reality could make you a better person in real life
If you’ve ever participated in a virtual reality (VR) experience, you might have found yourself navigating the virtual world as an avatar. If you haven’t, you probably recognize the experience from its portrayal in film and on television. äàëüøå »
2019-7-24 11:24 | |
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Facebook releases AI-powered tools to map the world
Facebook today released a bunch of machine learning-powered tools to help create maps of the world. The company’s tools, called Map with AI, will help the community-based OpenStreetMap organization to create crowd-sourced maps easily. äàëüøå »
2019-7-24 08:30 | |
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Bitcoin Cash Adoption Continues to Spread in North Queensland and Japan
BCH merchant acceptance has continued to grow month after month but there are a few regions in the world where bitcoin cash retail acceptance is thriving. Over the last few weeks, North Queensland and Japan have shown significant growth and continue to dominate as some of the densest territories of BCH merchant adoption worldwide. äàëüøå »
2019-7-24 01:37 | |
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‘YouTubers’ author Chris Stokel-Walker on how to fix the world’s biggest video platform
Over the past couple of years, YouTube’s been in hot water over a myriad of issues that would give any CEO sleepless nights. The list of offenses includes failing to police problematic videos appearing on its platform, toxic comments that have pushed it to disable the feature for some content, and troubling recommendations delivered to unwitting users, including children. äàëüøå »
2019-7-23 18:21 | |
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CHEAP: This is a quiet place — shame if someone ruined it with THIS $109 MARSHALL SPEAKER
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Sometimes headphones or a home stereo won’t do — you need a portable sound system. I mean, how on earth else are you meant to get all your friends to listen to those carefully crafted playlists? This is where Marshall’s Stockwell portable Bluetooth speaker comes into the picture. äàëüøå »
2019-7-23 16:23 | |
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Microsoft sinks $1B into OpenAI to build ‘supercomputer AI’ for Azure
Microsoft has invested $1 billion in Elon Musk-founded (Musk has since departed) artificial intelligence company OpenAI in an effort build supercomputer AI technologies for its Azure cloud services. äàëüøå »
2019-7-23 12:50 | |
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Away’s Aluminum Edition ‘smart’ suitcase is beautiful, but not worth the ca$h
If there was an incredibly niche contest for the most Instagrammed suitcase — which, in a perfect world, there would be — that award would have to go to Away. Away has almost half a million IG followers, and for good reason — their smart cases are pretty, minimal, and come in very aesthetically-pleasing colors. äàëüøå »
2019-7-23 09:00 | |
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BBC: Russia is working on a Tor de-anonymization project
Hackers have stolen a massive trove of sensitive data and defaced the website of SyTech, a major contractor working for Russian intelligence agency FSB (Federal Security Service). BBC Russia, which reported the breach, said “it’s possible that this is the largest data leak in the history of the work of Russian special services on the Internet. äàëüøå »
2019-7-22 08:36 | |
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BitMEX Exodus Continues: CFTC Probe Sparks Massive Outflow of Crypto from Exchange
As previously reported by Ethereum World News, the massive and widespread news regarding the U. S. Commodities and Futures Trading Commission’s probe into popular cryptocurrency trading platform BitMEX sparked a massive outflow of funds from the. äàëüøå »
2019-7-22 20:33 | |
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Animals and plants help engineers light up cities, detect explosives, and predict natural disastors
For decades, humans have modeled technology on observations of the natural world. But new discoveries about nature—and tools for manipulating it—have opened up novel approaches potentially more powerful than mere imitation to solving Human Age problems. äàëüøå »
2019-7-21 17:00 | |
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Bitcoin Cash Developers Work On Upgrades, Platform Development And The Future Of The Network
Bitcoin Cash continues expanding with many different developments On August first the network will be celebrating its second anniversary Bitcoin Cash (BCH), one of the largest cryptocurrencies in the market, is being developed and continues expanding around the world. äàëüøå »
2019-7-21 15:55 | |
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We’ve surrounded the Earth with surveillance satellites, but who is that good for?
It was only on the fourth orbit, when the spacecraft’s orientation had changed, that they had the vision for which their mission will always be remembered. Shortly after they had swept from night to day, a bright, colorful complexity came past the limb of the Moon and into view. äàëüøå »
2019-7-20 10:37 | |
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Satoshi Nakamoto left Bitcoin because of the CIA, a theory
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and info to keep you up to date in the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency world. Bitcoin‘s pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto has been noticeably absent for most of its existence. äàëüøå »
2019-7-19 17:59 | |
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Report: Bitcoin outperformed all other coins in Q2 2019
Bitcoin’s market prowess grew by 10. 4 percent during Q2 2019. According to CoinGecko’s Quarterly Report for Q2 2019, the world’s most famous cryptocurrency increased its dominance from 54. 6 percent to 65 percent during the specified time period. äàëüøå »
2019-7-18 16:17 | |
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Bitcoin’s ‘realized market capitalization’ at an all-time high as price continues to suffer following Libra’s Senate hearings
Bitcoin’s massive plunge in valuation recently has shook the cryptocurrency market. The world’s largest cryptocurrency falling below the decisive $10k support following Libra’s ‘interrogation’ before the United States’ Senate Banking Committee has many analysts doubting their bullish predictions. äàëüøå »
2019-7-18 03:30 | |
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This short movie gives an inside look into how Ilford makes its iconic black and white film
Since 1912, Ilford Photo has been making film rolls for photography enthusiasts from across the globe, giving recreational and professional photographers a way to see the world in black and white. äàëüøå »
2019-7-17 17:54 | |
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Find out how long until John McAfee must eat his own dick (cos Bitcoin)
Two years have passed since cybersecurity wild-man John McAfee first told the world he would eat his own dick if his Bitcoin price prediction didn’t come true — and things still aren’t looking good. äàëüøå »
2019-7-17 17:32 | |
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French government to create ‘ICO white list’ with new regulations
While the world is looking at Facebook’s Libra and its recent senate hearing, France is knuckling down and is set to approve the first wave of cryptocurrency businesses under new legislation. Under the rules, cryptocurrency-related firms will voluntarily abide by a regulatory framework that requires them to pay tax, provide consumer protection, and meet capital requirements, Reuters reports. äàëüøå »
2019-7-17 11:21 | |
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What’s a cryptocurrency exit scam and how do I spot one?
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and info to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. Google ‘cryptocurrency’ and the likelihood is you’ll see ‘exit scam’ somewhere in the results. äàëüøå »
2019-7-16 16:56 | |
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To prepare today’s workforce for AI, they must understand it’s not a threat
For countless businesses across all industries and around the world, AI is dominating mindshare to impossible-to-ignore levels. It’s all entrepreneurs and business leaders can talk about: What does a future with AI look like? What are the gains that AI can make for my company? What are the losses? What’s the human impact – in jobs, in communication, in ways of working and interacting? And understandably that has caused a lot of concern, even distress, among many people, leaders, and workers alike. äàëüøå »
2019-7-16 14:00 | |
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Altcoin Apocalypse Continues as Crypto Winter Threatens to Return
The big Bitcoin correction has not been unexpected. The mess it has left the rest of the crypto world in, however, is still being questioned. The altcoin apocalypse has deepened this Monday morning as double digit losses are flashing red across the boards today. äàëüøå »
2019-7-15 14:23 | |
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Nations must double down on AI R&D — or risk falling behind
Artificial intelligence technology is waiting for its Sputnik moment. The Soviet Union put its infamous unmanned probe into orbit around our planet in 1957. Though Sputnik resembled a two-foot wide beach ball and barely weighed 200 pounds, it was a shot heard around the world. äàëüøå »
2019-7-15 14:00 | |
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Dutch researchers are developing quantum technology to secure your bank account
Quantum computers are expected to be commonplace in the next five to 10 years and promise vast increases in processing power over silicon chips. It could mean great things for answering some of the world’s toughest scientific questions, but it’s also a cause for concern. äàëüøå »
2019-7-15 11:27 | |
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India’s ambitious Chandrayaan-2 launch delayed due to “technical snag”
After the scintillating finals of Wimbledon and the Cricket World Cup over the weekend, people watching at home were eagerly waiting for the next spectacle – India‘s Chandrayaan-2 launch. However, they will have to wait at least a few more days, as the country’s space agency, ISRO, has delayed the launch due to a “technical snag. äàëüøå »
2019-7-15 09:19 | |
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Huawei wants to name its Android OS replacement ‘Harmony’ in Europe
Huawei may still be facing an uncertain future over its access to licensed versions of Android and Windows operating systems, but it’s been busy readying in-house replacements in case the tide turns against its favor. äàëüøå »
2019-7-15 08:44 | |
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RIP Fernando
Last Friday, legendary MIT computer scientist Fernando development of the Computer Time-Sharing System (CTSS), which is regarded as one of the world’s first operating systems. This allowed multiple people to use a computer at the same time, accelerating the pace in which programmers worked. äàëüøå »
2019-7-13 19:20 | |
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Ethereum’s showdown with Bitcoin continues as network activity runs on par with king coin
Bitcoin’s performance against other altcoins has been a much-discussed topic in the cryptocurrency industry, with the world’s largest digital asset giving a tough competition to rest of the market. äàëüøå »
2019-7-12 18:30 | |
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Bitcoin’s bearish divergence leaves crypto unfazed as price continues to climb
Bitcoin’s price fluctuation has been the talk of the town for a long time now, and the number of mainstream investors talking about the world’s largest digital asset has also risen. A recent analysis has shown that the fall of volume in the Bitcoin ecosystem coincided with the bearish divergences of BTC’s 12 hour, 1 […] The post Bitcoin’s bearish divergence leaves crypto unfazed as price continues to climb appeared first on AMBCrypto. äàëüøå »
2019-7-12 16:00 | |
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Donald Trump’s critique of Bitcoin is antiquated and irrelevant
US President Donald Trump, known for his complicated relationship with technology and his incessant need to share his ill-advised thoughts with the world, has admitted he’s not a fan of cryptocurrency. äàëüøå »
2019-7-12 13:25 | |
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I’m excited about this portable bidet because toilet paper is fucking disgusting
Every time I travel overseas, from my home base in India, I’m distressed by the thought of having to use only toilet paper to clean up below the belt. It’s gross, uncomfortable, and a lot less effective than using a bidet or a handheld water spray – the latter of which is fairly common in Indian cities, as well as in Japan. äàëüøå »
2019-7-12 12:33 | |
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How to play Google’s addictive Wimbledon game on your phone or desktop
July means the tennis world is abuzz with action and drama, as the Wimbledon final approaches. As a nod to this epic sporting event, Google has released a hidden tennis game you can play on your browser or phone. äàëüøå »
2019-7-12 08:37 | |
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Google declutters its news tab on desktop search pages with a fresh look
The News tabon Google’s search results pages is a pretty big deal when you’re trying to keep up with the world: for many people, it’s their quickest way to find news stories on topics they’re interested in. äàëüøå »
2019-7-12 06:23 | |
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Big businesses suffer from startup FOMO
Startups continue to push industries and technologies forward (and sideways) regardless of fluctuations in valuation and funding. At the same time, large companies around the world are scrambling to become part of the bustling startup culture to compete against, invest in or partner with promising entrepreneurs. äàëüøå »
2019-7-11 08:36 | |
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Amazon’s making a Lord of the Rings MMO set pre-trilogy
Amazon today revealed the long-rumored Lord of the Rings MMO that’s in the works is being developed in collaboration with its internal Amazon Game Studios — meaning we’ll soon get both a new Rings game and that TV show it’s already revealed. äàëüøå »
2019-7-11 03:14 | |
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Mark Zuckerberg’s ‘new rules’ for the internet happen to benefit Facebook
Facebook has recently outlined how it intends to clean up its content, making much of the fact that it has expunged 3.3 billion fake profiles in the last six months. After 18 months of mounting criticism, culminating in Senator Elizabeth Warren’s promise to break up so-called Big Tech – she is now a leading contender to become the Democratic presidential nominee – can we take Mark Zuckerberg’s promise that this is only the start at face value? To put it another way, can we trust the person whose stewardship of one of the world’s most powerful companies over the past… This story continues at The Next Web äàëüøå »
2019-7-10 14:00 | |
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Microsoft may still have a streaming-only console on the drawing board
Microsoft’s new baby, the console codenamed Project Scarlett, is currently getting the lion’s share of attention. Despite not having a working model to show, Microsoft lavished the next-gen device with showtime during E3, including the world’s vaguest sizzle reel ever. äàëüøå »
2019-7-10 00:19 | |
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Here’s how to set up your computer to work productively from home
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. The world of work is changing, and more and more people find themselves working remotely. äàëüøå »
2019-7-10 18:11 | |
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Pakistani politician mistakes GTA V plane footage for real life: ‘Miraculous save by the pilot’
As the world gears up to deal with the confusing future of deep fakes, Pakistani government officials are still struggling to tell apart real world footage from computer-generated imagery. A local politician was caught praising an aircraft pilot for using their “presence of mind” to narrowly avoid what could’ve been a disastrous collision with a truck. äàëüøå »
2019-7-9 16:41 | |
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Teleshopping channels are selling smartphones with misleading, high-pressure tactics
There’s something wrong on Freeview channel 21. That’s the conclusion I landed upon after watching two hours of Ideal World, a free-to-air UK teleshopping station, where they shamelessly pitched an unambiguously low-end smartphone using sales tactics I regard as misleading and high-pressure. äàëüøå »
2019-7-9 16:19 | |
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US risks its leading role in tech by leaving regulations to the EU
In the 30 years since Tim Berners Lee first documented his vision for what would become the World Wide Web, the US has been the primary leader in innovative infrastructure and products that are now core to everyday life. äàëüøå »
2019-7-9 14:00 | |
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This site shows how much your favorite athletes make… but in Bitcoin
Are you tired of checking the price of your cryptocurrency fortune every hour or so? We might have the perfect distraction for you: a website that shows the salaries of some of the world’s most popular athletes… but in Bitcoin. äàëüøå »
2019-7-9 12:15 | |
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Bitcoin Set For New Yearly Highs? Analysts Cheery as BTC Hits $12,700
Bitcoin Continues Upward Grind Since our last market update, Bitcoin (BTC) has continued to foray higher, managing to maintain bullish momentum for an extended period of time. As of the time of writing this, the. äàëüøå »
2019-7-9 10:00 | |
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Predictive policing AI is a bigger scam than psychic detectives
Law enforcement agencies around the world have recently begun extricating themselves from expensive, ineffective predictive policing systems. The machine learning equivalent of psychic detectives, it turns out, simply doesn’t work. äàëüøå »
2019-7-9 01:08 | |
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Legendary Investor May Soon Buy Bitcoin, But Only if Growth Continues at Current Pace
The Wall Street legends that the world looks to for investment strategies and advice have long been split on Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies in general, with some of them flipping bullish on the nascent markets, while the vast majority remain highly skeptical. äàëüøå »
2019-7-9 01:00 | |
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Here’s why Satoshi Nakamoto set Bitcoin’s supply limit to 21 million
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and info to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. When Satoshi Nakamoto built Bitcoin, design choices were made that effectively limits the number of Bitcoins that will ever exist to (roughly) 21 million. äàëüøå »
2019-7-8 15:42 | |
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