New XRP Ledger Interface ‘XRP Toolkit’ Opens Up Ripple Playbook for XRPL DEX in Beta Release

The XRP Ledger continues to expand in the market. This time, the XRP Toolkit is ready for beta release in its 0.3.0 version. The XRP Toolkit is an interface to the XRP Ledger. With it, users can easily access Ledger data and search all the information needed. RareData, an important member of the XRP community, […] дальше »

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Facebook’s AI knows how likely you are to evacuate during a hurricane

Facebook AI Research (FAIR) recently conducted a big data study to determine whether social media ties play a role in people’s decision whether to evacuate affected areas during a hurricane. And, according to the research, those with the most “social capital” were more likely to heed official warnings and flee. дальше »

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Red Dead Redemption 2’s story cuts deep and burns slow

If there’s one thing I love, it’s a game that can give me a true emotional reaction, even when I think I know where it’s going. And I love Red Dead Redemption 2. Few games in recent memory have felt as full of promise as this one. дальше »

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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 »

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Xprize winning air-water conversion device leaves us thirsty for more

On October 22, the Skysource/Skywater alliance won the ‘Water Abundance Xprize’ and a reward of $1. 5 million for its device that could extract water from atmospheric moisture. While some news reports claimed that the device could solve the world’s water crisis, hydrologists and water conservationists caution that this isn’t a silver bullet solution. дальше »

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Here’s what a Bitcoin address does (and why you definitely shouldn’t reuse it)

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. Using a Bitcoin address for the first time is definitely cool, but it’s also a little confusing. дальше »

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Top 3 Cryptocurrency Marketing Services

Marketing plays an increasing role of importance in any industry and as competition continues to emerge it becomes more difficult for companies to stand out in the sea of mediocrity. In the world of cryptocurrency, few companies heavily focus on marketing services. дальше »

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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 »

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How to stop Apple from throttling your ageing iPhone

Welcome to Plugged Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Ever think your iPhone got slower as it got older? Same. дальше »

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This startup wants to remove Delhi pollution with a smog-eating tower

In October every year, air quality takes a plunge in the Indian capital of New Delhi due to the Diwali festival. At the time of writing this story, PM10 levels in several places in the city have breached the hazardous mark of 700. дальше »

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This gadget helps you sleep at 33,000ft by strapping your head to your seat

It’s really bloody hard to fall asleep at 33,000 ft. A huge part of the problem is that airplane seats aren’t designed with restful snoozes in mind. There’s nothing to prevent your head from lolling towards the seat in front of you, or drifting onto the awaiting shoulder of your neighbor. дальше »

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This women-led space program is crowdfunding Kyrgyzstan’s first satellite launch

There are 13 countries in world that have built and launched satellites into space and 72 countries have their own space agencies. But Kyrgyzstan isn’t one of them, yet. In the next two years, Kyrgyzstan could have its first space program, completely powered by a team of a dozen women aged from 17 to 25 years old. дальше »

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Here’s how you take a screenshot on your Samsung Galaxy phone

Welcome to Plugged Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice on how to get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. At least once a month, I google how to take a screenshot on my Samsung Galaxy phone, which is especially embarrassing considering that I’m a tech reporter. дальше »

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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 »

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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 »

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This Day in Deals: Get $20 off speakers to salute Art Garfunkel

This Day In Deals is our new section where we share a historical fact and the day’s best deal – and try to connect them. The aim? To enrich ourselves financially, and you spiritually. You know Simon & Garfunkel. дальше »

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Tokyo travelers can now rent a limousine with Bitcoin

Tokyo has taken another step towards cryptocurrency “mass adoption,” and will be giving high-rollers another place to spend their hodlings. The Hinomaru Limousine company claims it will be giving passengers the opportunity to pay for their travel – between the Japanese capital and the city’s two major airports – in digital currencies, Bloomberg reports. дальше »

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Major European film group hacked to promote Bitcoin scam on Twitter

Another day on Twitter, another Elon Musk cryptocurrency giveaway scam. The official account of… This story continues at The Next WebOr just read more coverage about: Bitcoin,Twitter дальше »

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Indian teen threatens to blow up Miami airport to avenge stolen Bitcoin

A high school student has been charged by authorities in India for threatening to blow up the Miami airport. The eighteen year old boy was unhappy with the US investigation agency FBI for not helping him recover a sum of Bitcoin he lost to a US-based fraudster. дальше »

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Moonday Mornings: Intel CPU weakness could compromise cryptocurrency private keys

We spent the entire weekend failing to reach the bottom of our buckets of Halloween candy. Yes, we’re disappointed with ourselves too. But as it’s Moonday, we’ve put that aside and rounded up the best cryptocurrency news from the last few days just for you! Here’s some of our top picks. дальше »

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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 »

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Brands pour billions of dollars into Facebook advertising, but the social media giant isn’t going to last forever. So, where will those dollars go in the future? The only viable choice is creativity. дальше »

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10 Causes that Accept Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Contributions

Donations in cryptocurrency have been increasing in frequency. Due to their transparency and accountability, non-profit organizations have started to accept contributions in digital currencies, and this is has helped them to raise more funds from a new subset of donors. дальше »

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XRP Cryptocurrency Gains User Adoption with XRP Tip Bot and Coil Payment Donation Tools

One of the most popular virtual currencies, XRP continues to expand with developments not only from Ripple, but also from other third-party companies. One of the latest positive things for XRP is related to the approval of the Tip Bot by Apple and Google app stores. дальше »

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Ripple Innovation Leader Dilip Rao: XRP Can Benefit Islamic Banks’ Remittances And Lower Costs

Ripple is one of the most important companies in the cryptocurrency world. It has expanded to many different financial institutions and it continues to do so. Dilip Rao, Ripple’s global head of infrastructure innovation, said that the company’s products can help boost Islamic finance. дальше »

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Sorry to bother you, but I apologize too much over email

After clearing out my emails and private messages, I realized I’m never sorry — but every other thread or message I send starts with an apology.  “Sorry to bug you!” “I was just wondering…” “…Totally fine if not. дальше »

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Bitcoin Cash Price Bulldozes Past $545 as FOMO Kicks in

After a very positive day yesterday, it seems the Bitcoin Cash price surge continues unabated. This is a very peculiar trend, although it mainly has to do with people stocking up on BCH prior to the hard fork. дальше »

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Brave Browser (BAT Token) Sees 3 Significant Updates In Latest Release

In the recent past, the Brave browser has received a lot of praise. The browser created a new method for handling ads and surfing the internet. To ensure the user experience continues to be awesome, the browser came up with three new and exciting changes. дальше »

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Our lack of interest in data ethics will come back to haunt us

When was the last time you saw a creepy ad on Facebook, which seemed to know about a product you were discussing with a coworker? Or when was the last time you noticed that your Google search had been modified to suit variables like your current location and personal interests? These micro-events happen on a daily basis for most of us, and are reminders of how valuable and how ubiquitous our data really is. дальше »

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These stylish sunglasses also capture HD video and photos

If you think about it, it makes sense that out of all the tech giants out there, that the company behind Snapchat would be ahead of the curve when it comes to integrating wearables with the functionality of capturing videos and photos for sharing. дальше »

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Get more cats on your Instagram feed by cheating the algorithm

If you’re anything like me, a blue-eyed tabby cat coquettishly peering at the camera from under its lashes makes you want to scream and explode like Keegan Michael Key and Jordan Peele in this skit. дальше »

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U.S. S&P 500 Price Index Now More Volatile Than Bitcoin (BTC)

Bitcoin (BTC), Cryptocurrency, Stock Market–Last week EWN reported on the development that tech sector stocks, on average, exhibited more price volatility through the traditional markets than Bitcoin. дальше »

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The new space race is all about satellites: Pros and cons of each orbit

For most people, satellites probably bring to mind things like weather forecasts, GPS, or satellite TV broadcasting. Other common satellite applications, such as extending cellular coverage, connecting ATM machines, and restoring communications infrastructure quickly, among others, often go unnoticed since they’re not visible to users. дальше »

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Litecoin Breaks $50 mark, bounced up by 2.73% and Continues to make a strong resistance

Litecoin has recorded slightly impressive gains over the last 24 hrs. The world’s seventh largest cryptocurrency according to data by coinmarketcap, which had been hanging behind the $50 mark for the past three days has made a slow and steady rebound in a course of 24hrs. дальше »

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How Bitcoin AND Stablecoins Can Dominate the Future of Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency, Stablecoins, Bitcoin (BTC)–As stablecoins, the new industry of cryptocurrency that is focused on price stability, continues to gain traction relative to Bitcoin and the altcoin market, competition is going to mount over the viability of transacting as adoption grows. дальше »

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Watch: US Navy shoots down a (fake) nuclear missile in space

The US Missile Defense Agency recently destroyed a fake nuclear warhead launched into space. Released last week, a video from defense contractor Raytheon, shows a ballistic missile launch from the Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kuai, Hawaii. дальше »

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Twitter is sorry about that whole ‘Kill all Jews’ thing

Many New Yorkers awoke to a bit of a surprise when “Kill all Jews” briefly made an appearance in their Twitter sidebar. On a social network with a hate speech problem, it’s not unusual to see this type of content. дальше »

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Twitter’s privacy settings, explained

Twitter is one of the most open social media platforms on the web, which is why it might be easier to ignore the privacy settings. Admittedly, Twitter doesn’t offer the level of granular control as, for example, Facebook. дальше »

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Review: Sennheiser’s HD820 are superb, imperfect headphones like no other

For as long as I’ve been reading and writing about headphones, one thing has remained true: the very best cans have an open back. They leak music out to the world and let noise in, a necessary compromise to reduce reflections and resonances that could distort the sound. дальше »

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Influencer marketing is bullshit

Pop quiz time: What’s estimated to be worth between 5 and 10 billion dollars by 2020 and is (at least, in my humble opinion) largely bullshit? Answer: Influencer marketing. Okay, let me clarify something. дальше »

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Bulgarian officials took Bitcoin bribes to issue passports to Ukrainians

Two Bulgarian government reps have been arrested on allegations of accepting bribes in Bitcoin in return for illegitimately issuing Bulgarian identity documents to foreign individuals. Court files claim the accused, both of whom held management positions in the National Agency for Bulgarian Citizens Abroad, have been illegally receiving payments to issue documents, according to local outlet NOVA. дальше »

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I wish Moshi’s Avanti Air headphones sounded as good as they look

The premium headphone market is crowded. There are not only boatlands of brands battling for your earholes, but some very established companies (think Sennheiser, Sony or Bose) who suck up a lot of market share. дальше »

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Google Play app caught phishing for cryptocurrency exchange login details

Despite Google’s hardline stance against malicious cryptocurrency apps, some still find ways of sneaking through its net. Security and malware researcher, Lukas Stefanko, published a video yesterday exposing how a malicious app, distributed via Google’s Play Store, steals the sensitive data from unsuspecting users. дальше »

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3 ways the blockchain industry is slowly moving towards gender equality

Research from eToro, conducted earlier this year, indicates that blockchain is witnessing a major gender divide – only 8. 5 percent of cryptocurrency users are female. It’s obviously a problem. дальше »

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This exchange turned a bus into a Bitcoin ad to bypass Google’s crypto-ban

Online advertising giants like Google and Facebook promised entrepreneurs an effective way of reaching consumers at an affordable cost. But following a series of policy crackdowns, this wasn’t exactly the case for cryptocurrency and blockchain businesses. дальше »

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Indian researchers built the country’s very first native microprocessor

India has taken its first step in microprocessor development thanks to a research team of Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M). The researchers have built the country’s first native microprocessor, ‘Shakti. дальше »

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Gadget gush: A camera drone, the iPad Pro, and a weed vape

This is a weekly feature where we round up some of the great gear, gadgets, and hardware we’ve covered in the past week. November already, damn. Got that impending doom feeling from another year ending? Don’t worry, there’s plenty of stuff out there for you to buy to banish that feeling. дальше »

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Bitcoin ‘terrorists’ threaten Amsterdam coffeeshops with bullets, grenades

Cyberterrorists have demanded hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of Bitcoin from multiple Amsterdam coffeeshops, threatening them with live hand grenades and firearms if they don’t pay up, reports NLTimes. дальше »

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How to stop sites from autoplaying videos on your desktop

One of the pesky things about surfing the internet is the recent barrage of autoplaying videos on websites. You might be at work, opening a website to read some news, and suddenly a video will blast through your speakers. дальше »

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We used T.I. songs to describe the lawsuit against his failed cryptocurrency

Now, about that money. Rapper T.I. is being taken to court and sued by his investors after peddling a cryptocurrency that turned out to be nothing more than a get-rich-quick scheme … This story continues at The Next Web дальше »

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