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IOTA Foundation’s Smart City Hackathon Will Foster Tangle-Based Governance Solutions
IOTA (MIOTA) Foundation has announced the launch of the Smart City Hackathon which will aim to solve some of the most pressing issues in governance sector by using the organization’s Tangle technology. дальше »
2019-2-28 10:00 | |
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IOTA Smart City Hackaton Hosted by Hackster.io Looks to Create Smart Electricity to Parking Lots
IOTA has been leading the effort of collecting various innovative solutions that could be used in building smart cities; all this is being achieved with the help of the Tangle. The foundation has gone ahead to announce the launch of their Smart City, the Hackathon. дальше »
2019-2-27 16:22 | |
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Cryptocurrency Jobs Peak in These Indian Cities
Demand for skilled professionals in the crypto space has been steadily rising, according to new data that ranks cities in India based on the number of jobs in the cryptocurrency field. Some cities such as Mumbai dropped several places from last year’s ranking while a couple of others are new to the list. дальше »
2019-2-27 12:22 | |
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Here are the 5 hottest startups in Germany
By Marta Dawydzik and Andrea Hak When you hear underground techno clubs with permissive raves and more museums than rainy days per year, there is only one city that comes to mind: Berlin. Aside from the eccentric party driven artist’s haven its known to be, Berlin is also the birthplace of one of Europe’s first tech hubs. дальше »
2019-2-25 12:15 | |
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Here are the 5 hottest startups in Israel
Israel is a nation full of booming tech startups. In fact, according to the 2018 Global Startup Ecosystem Report, Tel Aviv has more startups per capita than anywhere else in the world, earning it the reputation of being the Silicon Valley of the Middle East, or better known as Silicon Wadi. дальше »
2019-2-22 12:00 | |
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Weriz ICO
Weriz is a platform that builds a bridge between people trying to fulfill their daily needs and local businesses seeking active customers. For a long time, business directories, from simple browsable lists to more advanced map-based applications have been the dominant solution. дальше »
2019-2-19 17:33 | |
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Norwegian ‘City’ Replacing Fiat and Cash for Its Own Cryptocurrency
Liberstad, a libertarian city in southern Norway, has reportedly dumped fiat currencies and cash. In their place, it has instituted its own cryptocurrency — City Coin. The not-so-cleverly-named cryptocurrency will replace all other forms of legal tender. дальше »
2019-2-19 04:00 | |
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What big cities can learn from the small Swiss town with a driverless bus
It was like navigating traffic in an electric-powered egg on wheels. The canton of Schaffhausen is just 30 minutes away from the Swiss capital of Zurich, but the municipality of 81,000 residents is home to less than one percent of the country’s population. дальше »
2019-2-18 20:45 | |
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Top 5 Cities Embracing Bitcoin’s Lightning Network
Bitcoin’s Lightning Network implementation is going from strength to strength, but statistics about its growth make for interesting reading. 2019’s Big Bitcoin Trend Bitcoinist regularly reports on Lightning’s progress, with the ecosystem now breaking new records on a weekly basis. дальше »
2019-2-18 17:00 | |
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4 Bitcoin Trends Likely to Dominate 2019
Now is the time when people typically start assessing what the year ahead is likely to bring for various topics and industries. Bitcoin is no different. Investors and enthusiasts will likely notice several trends becoming prominent. дальше »
2019-2-16 19:00 | |
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Using social media to measure air pollution’s psychological toll
People are less happy on days when the air is more polluted, according to an analysis of 210 million posts on the Chinese social media site Sina Weibo. Researchers have suspected air pollution takes a psychological toll generally, and dirty air due to industrialization, coal burning, and motor vehicles has become a drag on well-being for Chinese city dwellers. дальше »
2019-2-15 11:16 | |
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How selfies help Indian women from Delhi’s outskirts claim their right to the city
Taking selfies and posting them on social media is often derided as a narcissistic, self-absorbed, and attention-seeking practice. Filters come in for particular disdain due to the role they play in reinforcing unattainable beauty standards, by making faces lighter, slimmer, and wider-eyed than is natural. дальше »
2019-2-9 19:00 | |
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Facial recognition tech sucks, but it’s inevitable
Is facial recognition accurate? Can it be hacked? These are just some of the questions being raised by lawmakers, civil libertarians, and privacy advocates in the wake of an ACLU report released last summer that claimed Amazon’s facial recognition software, Rekognition, misidentified 28 members of congress as criminals. дальше »
2019-2-9 10:30 | |
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Bitcoin Accepted as Payment for Transportation in 37 Argentinian Cities
The adoption of Bitcoin as a globally used cryptocurrency is a slow and time-consuming process, yet despite the pessimistic statements of many experts, every day the dream seems to be a little closer. дальше »
2019-2-9 04:32 | |
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Public Transportation Across Argentina Can Now Be Paid With BTC
The national contactless smart card that is used to pay for public transportation throughout Argentina can now be loaded with BTC. These cards are valid for rides on buses, trains, subways, and motorboats in 37 cities, including the capital city of Buenos Aires, according to the Argentine government’s website. дальше »
2019-2-8 05:28 | |
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Social Enterprises, Digital Tokens and the Future of Business
The world has changed so much in the last two decades. The Internet has made our lives hyper-connected. We have systems in place so that humanity as a whole co-exists on this planet. We identify ourselves by our nationalities, natural or man-made environment, region, cities, town, and neighborhood. дальше »
2019-2-7 20:04 | |
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Argentina: Bitcoin Now Accepted for Public Transport in 37 Cities
Public transport riders in 37 localities across Argentina can now add credit balance to their SUBE travelcards with bitcoin. This comes through a collaboration between Alto Viaje, who provide the travelcard-loading platform, and Bitex, a fintech company. дальше »
2019-2-7 17:00 | |
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Coins 4 Clothes BCH Charity to Start Operating in More than a Dozen Canadian Cities
Coins 4 Clothes is a crypto-based charity organization that seeks to reward people who donate used clothing items using bitcoin cash. The organization recently announced that it would soon be expanding its operations to cover more Canadian cities. дальше »
2019-2-5 18:04 | |
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January in Africa: Internet shutdowns, Uber Lite, and massive funding
As expected, January was a quiet month in African tech, but there was just enough news — good and bad — to make a monthly wrap worthwhile. Internet shutdowns were all the rage among governments on the continent in 2018, and the early signs are that is set to continue in 2019. дальше »
2019-2-5 15:35 | |
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Bitcoin Cash Clothing Charity Expands to a Dozen Cities Across Canada
Coins 4 Clothes, a cryptocurrency charity that rewards people with bitcoin cash (BCH) for donating gently used items of clothing, has announced the expansion of the organization to a dozen cities across Canada, exactly a year after it was first launched. дальше »
2019-2-5 02:15 | |
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Bitcoin ATMs Ignore Market Downturn, Rapidly Spread Throughout US Cities
Bitcoin ATMs continue to spread across the United States at a rapid clip. Chicago is the latest city to see an increase in ATMs supporting both the cryptocurrency market leader and various popular altcoins — thanks to an Atlanta-based company called Lux Vending, which has dropped 30 ‘Bitcoin Depot’ ATMs throughout the Chicago already this year. дальше »
2019-1-29 10:00 | |
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We have to save the bees, here’s how we can do it
Planting bee-friendly plants seems to be the new fad in many cities around the globe. In the UK, amateur gardeners regularly try to attract such insects, while in France, farmers have offered land to help beekeepers . дальше »
2019-1-23 15:03 | |
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The quiet threat inside ‘internet of things’ devices
As Americans increasingly buy and install smart devices in their homes, all those cheap interconnected devices create new security problems for individuals and society as a whole. The problem is compounded by businesses radically expanding the number of sensors and remote monitors it uses to manage overhead lights in corporate offices and detailed manufacturing processes in factories. дальше »
2019-1-22 02:58 | |
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Uber’s 3 grand ambitions and what they mean for us regular folks
Uber has plans to eliminate car ownership, take over the public transportation systems, and even fly you across cities. Say bye to being stuck in traffic? Uber says this dream can become reality in just few years’ time, as it rolls out plans to become “Amazon of transportation. дальше »
2019-1-12 17:30 | |
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Four Cryptocurrency Hotspots That Saw Tremendous Growth in 2018
In the last few years, the cryptocurrency environment has changed drastically and there is a bunch of new cryptocurrency hotspots popping up across the globe. Gone are the days when certain territories such as Zug, Prague, and other blockchain hub cities dominated the headlines. дальше »
2019-1-6 23:00 | |
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Leading Crypto ATM Company Moves to Greener Pastures to Avoid Financing Struggles
Lamassu, the oldest manufacturer of crypto ATMs in the world, has decided to settle its business in Lucerne, Switzerland. The information was released by the company in a blog post on January 1st. Switzerland has established itself as a friendly country towards virtual currencies. дальше »
2019-1-3 20:31 | |
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Binance Crypto Incubator Program Expanding to Five More Cities
Binance Labs, the venture capital branch of the Binance exchange, is expanding into more cities in search of promising new blockchain startups via their incubator programs. Having launched in San Francisco earlier this year, March 2019 will see expansions into Buenos Aires, Lagos, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Berlin, reports CoinDesk. дальше »
2018-12-15 19:44 | |
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Binance Announces Global Expansion Introducing Its Crypto Incubator to 5 New Cities
CoinSpeaker Binance Announces Global Expansion Introducing Its Crypto Incubator to 5 New Cities With a view to support the most talented teams in different corners of the world, Binance will expand its incubation programs to 5 new cities. дальше »
2018-12-14 12:18 | |
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Cryptocurrency scammers target schools, hospitals, government offices with bomb threats
A dangerous email scam appears to be targeting businesses, schools, hospitals, and government buildings across the US in an attempt to extort bitcoin (BTC) with a bomb threat. A spokesperson for the FBI provided TNW with the following statement: We are aware of the recent bomb threats made in cities around the country, and we remain in touch with our law enforcement partners to provide assistance. дальше »
2018-12-14 01:52 | |
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Opinion: Stock Up On Canned Food (And Bitcoin)…World Wide Winter is Coming!
Whilst we are battening down hatches, and wrapping ourselves up for protection against the present crypto-winter, remember one thing. All is far from perfect in fiat-land around the globe… and Bitcoin is currently quite the bargain as the stock market is looking shaky once again. дальше »
2018-12-11 06:00 | |
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China Develops Blockchain Policy for Three Cities, Talks Clarifying Financial Stability and Data Security
Three cities, Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, have the most blockchain legislation and policies in China, according to a report by a Securities Daily publication. The report analyzed the policies that have been introduced over the course of a few years and determined that in total, there are 32 policies related to blockchain. Further, most of […] дальше »
2018-12-10 03:33 | |
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United States lawmakers seem to be Opening up to Cryptocurrency
November was a tough month for cryptocurrency investors, but there were some positive developments in terms of adoption and clarification of laws. The United States government may take a long time to take official positions on Bitcoin and altcoins, but states and cities can act on their own and have begun to accelerate policymaking efforts […] The post United States lawmakers seem to be Opening up to Cryptocurrency appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-12-7 00:09 | |
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FairBnB is an ethical alternative to Airbnb, coming in 2019
In terms of entrepreneurship and innovation, Airbnb is an absolutely brilliant company. Based on the simple idea of helping people rent out their homes to tourists, the company’s yearly revenue has passed the $2 billion mark in its first 10 years and its services are available in almost every country on the planet. дальше »
2018-12-6 16:11 | |
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Errand service TaskRabbit launches in six new UK cities
TaskRabbit today announced a massive expansion to its UK operations and is now available in six new markets: Brighton, Cardiff, Coventry, Reading, Oxford, and Liverpool and Warrington. The company also plans to launch operations in Edinburgh and Glasgow by early 2019. дальше »
2018-12-6 13:15 | |
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Facebook’s new local news section could be a boon to social activists and researchers
One of the biggest challenges faced by social activists is finding and connecting with people affected by issues they’re concerned about. Now, thanks to Facebook’s new local news section, they may find it easier to organize information on such cases, and unite people better to solve them. дальше »
2018-11-29 11:39 | |
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To achieve ethical AI, we need better training and boundaries
Imagine for a moment your plane suddenly doesn’t land where it should, makes a U-turn, and starts re-routing from one airport to another one, trying to land in three different cities. You have no clarity about the immediate future. дальше »
2018-11-26 13:30 | |
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Yes, GPS apps make you worse at navigating – but that’s OK
Many of us have had the experience of arriving in an unfamiliar city and needing to get to a specific destination – whether it’s checking in at a hotel, meeting a friend at a local brewery, or navigating to a meeting on time. дальше »
2018-11-24 18:49 | |
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Google’s AI-powered Duplex calling service arrives on Pixel phones in the US
Remember when Google demoed Duplex, a service that would have an AI-powered bot call restaurants and salons to book tables and appointments for you over the phone? VentureBeat reports that it’s real, and as promised last month, it’s rolling out to Pixel phones in ‘select cities’ in the US. дальше »
2018-11-22 08:53 | |
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Google’s Neighbourly app is rolling out across India now, and it’s actually pretty neat
In May, Google launched Neighbourly, a Q&A app to help you learn more about your neighborhood by asking people who live near you. The company kicked off a trial in India’s financial capital of Mumbai, followed by seven smaller cities. дальше »
2018-11-21 10:55 | |
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OKCoin Adds the Argentine Peso as It Eyes Expansion Into Latin America
Despite a prolonged cryptocurrency bear market and regulatory uncertainties, OKCoin, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, is expanding to Latin America launching a new exchange platform headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina. дальше »
2018-11-15 17:45 | |
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Startup.Network: Four Startup Battles in One trip!
Startup. Network team has held an amazing investment Road Show in four US cities: Boston, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles! The professional network for the venture and crypto industries – Startup. дальше »
2018-11-14 12:00 | |
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Chinese Cities Foshan and Zhongshan Use Blockchain to Track Offenders on Parole
The blockchain technology meant freedom to a lot of people. However, in some cases, it is also being used to limit the freedom of certain people. Now, at least two Chinese cities have decided to use the blockchain technology in order to track offenders on provisional parole. The city of Foshan and Zhongshan have decided […] дальше »
2018-11-10 01:23 | |
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China has a new surveillance tool that identifies citizens by how they walk
Chinese authorities have begun deploying a new surveillance tool designed to identify people by how they walk, or the shapes of their body. Adding to the already staggering number of surveillance cameras — many of which use bleeding edge optics and facial recognition technologies — China is already using the tool on the streets in its two largest cities, Beijing and Shanghai. дальше »
2018-11-7 04:07 | |
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$215,000 Worth of Virtual Land Bought With What Can Be a Smart Contract Based Mortgage
Someone has spent $215,200 on some tokenized pixels on the screen, as much as an actual house in some of the world’s most expensive cities. Each pixel is a 10×10... The post $215,000 Worth of Virtual Land Bought With What Can Be a Smart Contract Based Mortgage appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »
2018-11-7 20:24 | |
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Lition Ethereum Blockchain Project Now Delivers Power in 10 Different Cities, Totalling 700 Houses
A new Ethereum-based project called Lition is helping German citizens to find cheaper energy for their houses. Lition, which was launched earlier in 2018, is a licensed energy provider in Germany that has clients in 12 major cities of the country including Berlin, Hamburg and Munich. дальше »
2018-11-5 22:11 | |
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