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How Long Does it Take to Mine 1 Bitcoin?
As you probably know, the Bitcoin network is maintained by a decentralized web of Bitcoin miners. These miners use their computational resources to verify blocks of transactions and are rewarded for their service with newly minted Bitcoins. дальше »
2018-11-7 00:01 | |
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Meet Botnik, the creative collective making viral jokes with machines
“Leathery sheets of rain lashed at Harry’s ghost as he walked across the grounds toward the castle. Ron was standing there and doing a kind of frenzied tap dance. He saw Harry and immediately began to eat Hermione’s family. дальше »
2018-11-6 20:50 | |
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AMD reaaaally wants you to buy its new cryptocurrency mining gear
Thirsty for a piece of the action from the cryptocurrency market, it appears AMD has become the latest graphical processing unit (GPU) manufacturer to target the blockchain sector. AMD just launched a new explainer page for cryptocurrency and blockchain tech. дальше »
2018-11-6 19:57 | |
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IBM’s blockchain-powered AR gaming system is dangerously flawed
You might be hard-pressed to point to a service that productively combines the use of augmented reality (AR), machine learning, and blockchain – but that doesn’t seem to bother IBM. The company has filed a patent application for a complex AR gaming system, designed to steer players away from potentially dangerous physical spaces. дальше »
2018-11-5 20:28 | |
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Here’s the difference between ‘permissioned’ and ‘permissionless’ blockchains
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. With every week that passes there is a new use for blockchain that promises us a better and brighter future. дальше »
2018-11-5 18:54 | |
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Why digital tools you use in your personal life should be on your CV
I entered the workforce in 1998 during the midst of the dotcom bubble. To stay relevant in a highly competitive and unpredictable market, I found myself constantly updating my resume with software proficiencies I thought companies would find desirable. дальше »
2018-11-5 15:30 | |
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Video: Meet Mestic, the company that makes fabric out of cow poop
Would you wear a shirt if the label said it was made of shit? Chances are you’re currently wearing something made of cotton. Ever since the fifth millennium BC, people have used the natural fiber derived from the cotton plant in textile production, and it’s now an enormous industry. дальше »
2018-11-5 15:03 | |
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A 5G iPhone might arrive in 2020
Apple’s iPhones in 2020 might have 5G capabilities, as per a report from FastCompany. According to a source, the company will choose Intel as an exclusive modem supplier. Intel is currently working a chip called 8060, which will be used to test 5G on the iPhone. дальше »
2018-11-5 11:47 | |
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Why poor teens haven’t abandoned Facebook
A Pew Research study published earlier this year showed that, statistically, a large number of teenagers from families with lower-than-average annual income still use Facebook. While 36 percent of teens from families making $75,000 or more per year, and 56 percent of teens from the $30,ooo-$74,999 range said they used Facebook, the number rose to a whopping 70 percent when it came to teens in families earning $30,000 or less. дальше »
2018-11-1 20:47 | |
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Good internet things, brought to you by new media artist Omayeli Arenyeka
We sometimes have new media artists take over our daily newsletter, Big Spam. If you like what you’ve read, you can subscribe here. Hi everyone! Hope you’re doing well, today I’m going to do what every newsletter swears they won’t do and spam you! But first, a little bit about me. дальше »
2018-10-31 19:13 | |
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Bitcoin turns 10, but would Satoshi even recognize it?
Ten years ago to the day, Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, published the Bitcoin whitepaper, and it undoubtedly changed the face of the internet. While we might be a few years away from mass adoption (and most blockchain use cases are still merely “proof of concepts”), Bitcoin’s impact has been undeniable. дальше »
2018-10-31 18:05 | |
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India considers outlawing cryptocurrency use (but blockchain is still cool)
It seems India has no intention of slowing down its crusade against cryptocurrencies – but at least, it might be open to experimenting with distributed ledger tech. Following a meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC), the government is contemplating devising an appropriate legal framework to ban the use of cryptocurrency in India – and encourage experimenting with distributed ledgers instead. дальше »
2018-10-31 17:07 | |
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Nasdaq integrates Microsoft Azure to build a blockchain for blockchains
In a press release published yesterday, Microsoft announced it would be bringing its Azure blockchain technology to Nasdaq’s Financial Framework (NFF) system. Nasdaq’s Financial Framework will integrate with Microsoft’s Azure blockchain to build a platform that does not rely on one particular distributed ledger. дальше »
2018-10-31 13:20 | |
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Apple unveils new iPad Pro with tiny bezels, Face ID, and USB-C
The iPad hasn’t changed its look much since its inception. It’s always been a tablet with a prominent home button, a proprietary port, sloping sides, and chunky bezels. That changes today. The new iPad Pro features an entirely different design to what we’ve seen before, looking a bit more like the MacBook Pro family with a flatter design and thinner bezels. дальше »
2018-10-30 18:24 | |
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How to Use Tor Overlay Network to Send Bitcoin in a Private Manner on the Internet
You can use a number of methods to add anonymity layers to BCH (Bitcoin Cash) transactions, e.g., shuffling coins using mixers or by using a VPN. One method used by many users to anonymize their transactions is through the use of Tor—the free software tool—as they are transacting over the World Wide Web. By using […] дальше »
2018-10-30 23:08 | |
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Library of Congress deems video game preservation legal — to a point
A decision from the Librarian of Congress and the US Copyright Office, handed down earlier this week, could mean older games can now legally be saved by video game historians and archivists — with some stipulations, of course. дальше »
2018-10-27 22:03 | |
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This app supports those struggling with opioid addiction
According to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), one of the biggest problems faced by people recovering from drug addiction is in forming supportive relationships that keep them away from triggers causing relapse. дальше »
2018-10-26 19:44 | |
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WhatsApp introduces stickers at last
WhatsApp is super late introducing stickers on its messaging platform, but hey, at least they’re available now. There are already a bunch of free sticker packs available, and you’ll recognize some of them from Facebook Messenger (no surprise there). дальше »
2018-10-26 11:39 | |
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Pokemon GO finally counts your steps while offline
Niantic today announced a new feature for Pokemon GO called “Adventure Sync” — a lofty name for a very simple feature: step tracking. Specifically, Adventure Sync will record your walking distance in the background, even if you’re doing other things with your phone. дальше »
2018-10-26 01:05 | |
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Facebook now lets you add music to your profile and Stories
Facebook today announced it was offering several new ways for users to incorporate music into their on-site identities — and in doing so, is starting to look very much like MySpace. The company plans to add the ability to listen to music on Stories and Profiles. дальше »
2018-10-25 00:36 | |
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Sony warns gamers could lose saves, progress, DLC access after changing PSN name
When Sony revealed earlier this year it was working on a way for PlayStation gamers to change their IDs after 12 years, most — including us — were excited about the prospect. Now, as more details surfaced this week about exactly how name changes will work, it’s got use more than a little nervous. дальше »
2018-10-24 20:57 | |
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Cryptocurrency traders are shifting from stablecoins to Bitcoin
The second half of 2018 has seen Dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies (stablecoins) flood the market, but recent data suggests that Bitcoin might become the one true stablecoin. The latest report from blockchain research group Diar shows while Tether still accounts for an overwhelming majority of the total stablecoin volume, cryptocurrency traders are actually starting to exchange with Bitcoin directly, rather than use new, regulated alternatives. дальше »
2018-10-24 13:51 | |
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Op Ed: In Defense of Bitcoin: A Response to Nouriel Roubini
Rhetorical style should never distract from the content of someone’s arguments. So when I heard that Nouriel Roubini testified to the U. S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on the cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem, I decided to peruse his testimony and reflect on it. дальше »
2018-10-24 19:38 | |
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Oculus pulls plug on Rift VODs in wake of another founder departure
Facebook’s Oculus is discontinuing the storefront that allows users to purchase or rent movies to view in their Rifts. Instead, the company says its users are more interested in gaming than they are in anything else. дальше »
2018-10-23 01:26 | |
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IBM and Visa partner to upend global payments using Ethereum tech
Visa has just announced it has partnered with IBM ahead of the commercial release of its blockchain-powered global financial payments platform, B2B Connect. Upon its expected launch in the first quarter of 2019, Visa will have integrated its core assets (including B2B Connect) with the proprietary IBM Blockchain Platform, which IBM built using open-source Ethereum technology. дальше »
2018-10-22 14:40 | |
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Violent videos put journalists at increased risk of post-traumatic stress
Newsrooms across the UK are finding themselves increasingly under-resourced. Less journalists and constrained budgets has meant many editors now rely on their staff to use more information from digital sources – such as social media. дальше »
2018-10-20 13:59 | |
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North Korean Hacking Group Lazarus Behind $571M in Hacks Since January 2017
North Korean cybercrime hacking group The Lazarus Group is currently the biggest crypto hacking syndicate in the world, having stolen millions worth of cryptocurrencies from online exchanges. дальше »
2018-10-20 00:22 | |
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It’s only a matter of time until terrorists use AI as a weapon
Do you have a family emergency plan for autonomous weapon attacks? Stop, drop, and roll isn’t going to fool the drone tracking you. Duck and cover? Does it even matter? It’s hard to separate the hyperbole and science fiction-nonsense from practical concerns — for regular people — when it comes to autonomous weapons. дальше »
2018-10-19 22:35 | |
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Twitter releases 10M Iranian and Russian propaganda tweets ahead of US Midterms
Twitter yesterday released a bevy of data related to Iranian and Russian-sponsored misinformation campaigns started as long ago as 2009. The hope, in releasing the trove, is that academics and researchers will use it to come up with solutions to the propaganda problem plaguing US politics. дальше »
2018-10-18 20:49 | |
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NatWest to become world’s first bank to use blockchain for loan management
Even though blockchain was originally developed to replace conventional banks, it seems they might also have uses for the decentralized technology too. NatWest just announced in a press release that by next month, it’ll be the world’s first bank to use blockchain to manage syndicated loans. дальше »
2018-10-18 16:29 | |
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Can we make digital money transfer great again?
As a freelancer working with people around the world, I tend to use these tools not because I particularly like any one of them, but because I don’t have a choice. I grudgingly accept the long wait times and obscenely huge processing fees for the same reason I keep riding that crappy train to work: because there simply isn’t a better option. дальше »
2018-10-17 20:13 | |
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10 VPN Services Accepting Bitcoin
One of the main motivations to opt for a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service is to keep your Internet activity private. With that said, it appears ironic that many people who want to keep their web search and download history secret, purchase VPN with conventional currencies and use traditional payment methods. дальше »
2018-10-16 15:30 | |
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Stackr ICO
Stackr is a global long-term savings solution, through which a personalized trust structure allows investors to hold a diversified portfolio of both capital and digital assets. Stackr clients will benefit from an affordable, personalized international Trust Account, which allows for the nomination of beneficiaries, and facilitates smooth intergenerational transfer on a tax-efficient basis. дальше »
2018-10-14 13:46 | |
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TRX Won’t Slow Down, Check Out TRON’s Latest Announcements
Listen Here – https://soundcloud. com/cryptodaily/trx-wont-slow-down-check-out-trons-latest-announcements TRON and the TRON Foundation have made very exciting progress through the start of October and continue to impress the crypto community. дальше »
2018-10-11 18:00 | |
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Social media is being weaponized at a terrifying rate
Social media reliance is so rampant in today’s landscape that it has come to drive some of our best and worst impulses and experiences. Outside of cyberbullying and poor treatment, there are much more serious implications—like when a community turns these platforms into a weapon to smear and systematically destroy the lives of others. дальше »
2018-10-11 10:41 | |
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Criminals used Bitcoin to launder $2.5B in dirty money, data shows
New data shows criminals have laundered $2. 5 billion worth dirty Bitcoin through cryptocurrency exchanges, and almost all of it ends up in countries with lax Anti-Money-Laundering (AML) regulations. дальше »
2018-10-10 18:24 | |
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Litecoin Will Fly If It Makes The Most Of Social Media
The pursuit for cryptocurrency adoption seems to focus on three major cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin. Indeed, this isn’t to disregard the likes of XRP and Stellar, both of which also provide a solid use in mainstream society, however in terms of worldwide societal adoption, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin tend to be the go-to currencies. дальше »
2018-10-10 16:30 | |
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Google updated its wireless earbuds with a bold new feature — a wire
Many people (us included) expected Google to announce the new version of its wireless Pixel Buds at its hardware event. This didn’t happen. Instead we got the Google Pixel USB-C earbuds – a modified and wired version of its original pair. дальше »
2018-10-10 12:59 | |
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Amazon Introduces 1-Click Blockchain Technology on its AWS for Ethereum and Hyperledger
On October 9, Amazon announced that it has implemented different blockchain solutions for its Amazon Web Services. With AWS Blockchain Templates, it will be possible for customers to provide a fast and easy way to create and deploy secure blockchain networks that use the popular Ethereum and Hyperledger Fabric frameworks. With these AWS CloudFormation templates […] дальше »
2018-10-9 20:13 | |
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Google’s Pixel 3 will use AI to respond to telemarketer calls
Google today announced its Duplex AI feature will roll out to Pixel 3 owners next month, but that’s not the only cool new AI experience they’ll get. A new call-screening and response feature will launch with Duplex, and it could mean an end to spam calls. дальше »
2018-10-9 20:11 | |
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Chinese University May Move Web Domain Management To Blockchain
Due to its decentralized nature and verification properties, blockchain technology provides a legitimate space for data management. One Chinese university is looking to move over to the distributed ledger for just that use. дальше »
2018-10-8 23:25 | |
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An Indian mental health clinic is treating its first Netflix addict
Most of us are no strangers to spending hours binging great and not-so-great shows on Netflix. But as it turns out, you can have too much of a good thing. An Indian user was so addicted to the service that he spent an average of seven hours a day streaming shows on the platform – and had to undergo treatment at a mental health facility to help wean himself off it. дальше »
2018-10-8 12:37 | |
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Six Reasons Why Privacy Coins Are Not Just For Criminals
Privacy-centric digital currencies are coming under more scrutiny as their use on dark web marketplaces is on the rise. Law enforcement agencies and several financial regulators are concerned that anonymous digital currencies could be used to facilitate terrorist financing and money laundering in a de facto untraceable manner. дальше »
2018-10-7 21:00 | |
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Instagram test shares location data with Facebook
Instagram appears to be testing a new setting which would allow it to share user location data with parent company Facebook — meaning Facebook would have a near-complete picture of your movements even if you don’t use its own app. дальше »
2018-10-6 01:07 | |
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China’s Peking University Intends to use Blockchain for Web Domain Management
The Shenzhen Graduate School at the Peking University, a major Chinese academic institution, is now proposing to use the blockchain technology as a more efficient way to manage web domain names that we currently use. дальше »
2018-10-6 23:41 | |
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These Nobel Prize-winning optical tweezers use light to move stuff
The 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to three pioneers of the laser technology that has made a big impact on the world. Gipulate tiny objects has changed the way we’re able to study microscopic life. дальше »
2018-10-5 15:12 | |
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Thieves use Bitcoin ATMs to scam Australian immigrants out of $50,000
Being in a new country can be confusing and scary at times. Australian crooks are taking advantage of this and are using Bitcoin ATMs to scam newly-arrived migrants out of their life savings. It seems the crooks managed to scam more than $35,000 USD ($50,000 AUD) out of four Australian immigrants by telling them they needed to pay a tax debt. дальше »
2018-10-5 15:11 | |
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Streaming almost killed piracy, but cyberlockers are changing that
Illegal downloading is on its way out. A new report released by polling firm YouGov has found that only 10 percent of people in the UK now use illegal downloads to access music, down from 18 percent in 2013. дальше »
2018-10-5 10:29 | |
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Instagram nametags let you find users without remembering their names
Instagram today revealed it’s introducing nametags, a scannable calling card you can use to find and follow people you meet in the flesh on Instagram, without any of the hassle of searching. The nametag contains your handle, as well as a picture. дальше »
2018-10-5 00:38 | |
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