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Venezuela is buying Bitcoin with airport taxes to smuggle in US dollars, report
Venezuela appears to be leveraging cryptocurrencies as part of a larger effort to bypass US sanctions. According to an investigation by Spanish newspaper ABC, President Nicolas Maduro and his administration are using a digital wallet app called Jetman Pay to convert tax revenue from one of the country’s main airports into Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. äàëüøå »
2019-7-26 14:02 | |
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FBI suspects tea company that ‘pivoted’ to blockchain of insider trading
Long Island Tea Corp was one of those companies that randomly added the word “blockchain” to the name of their business to seem cool (and maybe bump up its stock) – but it appears its name change may be more sinister than first thought. äàëüøå »
2019-7-26 12:48 | |
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Johannesburg’s power supplier gets the better of ransomware attackers
A ransomware infection at one of South Africa‘s electricity providers left some city residents of Johannesburg without any power. City Power, one of the largest power suppliers in Johannesburg, said the attack encrypted all its databases, applications and network, leading to a blackout of its IT systems. äàëüøå »
2019-7-26 12:19 | |
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Meet Alyssa Carson, the 18-year-old training to become the first human on Mars
At just three years old, Alyssa Carson knew she wanted to be an astronaut, and since then, she’s worked tirelessly. Carson could soon become the first human to set foot on Mars — even if it means never returning back to Earth. äàëüøå »
2019-7-26 12:11 | |
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PUBG’s lite version for India works on budget phones and comes in under 400MB
Popular battle royale game, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG), just released a lite mobile version for India. The lite version for Android an installation package of 400MB, that’s just a fourth of the size of the normal variant which is sized at 1. äàëüøå »
2019-7-26 11:26 | |
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Bitpanda Surpasses 1 Million Users Milestone
Coinspeaker Bitpanda Surpasses 1 Million Users MilestoneThe Vienna based fintech Bitpanda continues to grow. Ahead of the launch of the Bitpanda Global Exchange, the trading platform has surpassed 1 million users.Bitpanda Surpasses 1 Million Users Milestone äàëüøå »
2019-7-26 10:23 | |
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These are the hours of day famous programmers get work done
I was curious when the famous programmers do their work. And it is quite easy to find. The result of programmers work is a code. Code is stored in version control systems (VCS). When you put code in VCS the time is record. äàëüøå »
2019-7-26 10:11 | |
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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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Senate Intelligence Committee: Russia targeted all 50 US states ahead of 2016 elections
In a heavily redacted report released by the Senate Intelligence Committee today says Russians targeted election systems in all 50 US states ahead of the 2016 elections. This shows a much larger impact than previous reports (which separately noted that 21 states, and then 39 states were affected) as targets of the Russian interference. äàëüøå »
2019-7-26 09:50 | |
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India doesn’t want WhatsApp sharing your payment data with Facebook
Even as WhatsApp readies to launch its mobile payment service in India later this year, the government is concerned about its privacy and security ramifications. “Indian authorities are concerned that WhatsApp‘s payment service might share user data with group companies Facebook and Instagram, compromising the security, privacy and non-commercial information of its subscribers,” according to a report from the Economic Times. äàëüøå »
2019-7-26 09:40 | |
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Starbucks Brews Up 7% After-Hours Because The Company is Crushing It
Starbucks continues to show why it is the top dog in coffee, delivering a frankly astonishing quarter of earnings growth, fueled by explosive same-store sales growth. Let’s examine the headline numbers and some other metrics that will show why Starbucks stock is up 7 percent in after-hours trading to an all-time high. äàëüøå »
2019-7-27 09:12 | |
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Apple just bought Intel’s smartphone modem business to prepare for 5G
If there’s one thing we know about Apple, it’s the company likes to do things its own way. Case in point: the company today announced it has acquired the “majority” of Intel’s cellular modem business. äàëüøå »
2019-7-26 03:30 | |
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How to sync your game controllers wirelessly to your PC
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. Mouse and keyboard are alright, but sometimes you need to feel the weight of a controller in your hands. äàëüøå »
2019-7-26 03:09 | |
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Amazon Earnings Miss the Mark, Stock Drops $15 in After-Hours Trading
Amazon stock is down about $15, or 1 percent, in after-hours trading after the company missed earnings estimates by 6 percent. The e-commerce giant did manage to beat the revenue estimate by about 1 percent. äàëüøå »
2019-7-27 03:00 | |
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Here’s what you need to know about IBM’s new open-source Data Asset Exchange for AI
IBM’s Center for Open-Source Data and AI Technologies (CODAIT) recently unveiled a pair of carefully curated databases designed to provide machine learning developers models and datasets for AI projects. äàëüøå »
2019-7-26 00:33 | |
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Porn company wants $10K to shoot you screwing in VR before you’re too old to be attractive
“Yes, time travel is finally possible. ” As someone who’s written extensively about quantum physics, the arrow of time, and other wacky aspects of our amazing universe, I’ve waited my entire career to see that sentence pop up in my inbox. äàëüøå »
2019-7-26 23:26 | |
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Bitpanda Hits New Milestone – User Base Exceeds One Million
The Vienna based fintech Bitpanda continues to grow. Ahead of the launch of the Bitpanda Global Exchange, the trading platform has surpassed 1 million users. Vienna, 25th of July 2019 – Since the launch of their cryptocurrency broker platform in 2014, the Bitpanda community has been growing steadily. äàëüøå »
2019-7-26 21:34 | |
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Special Committee Calls For Complete Crypto Ban In India As Supreme Court Continues To Delay Crypto Hearing
The tussle between the Indian crypto community and the government is still ongoing as the government aims to completely ban cryptocurrencies from the country. The government also seeks to establish its own cryptocurrency. äàëüøå »
2019-7-25 20:39 | |
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Listen to this AI chat up a frustrated telemarketer for 15 minutes
Telemarketers are the bane of our existence. With the rise of robocalls and automated bots meant to call hundreds of numbers per hour, The Jolly Roger Telephone Company — a nod to the traditional skull and crossbones — is fighting fire with fire, using automation to keep these scammers on the line in an attempt to waste as much of their time as possible. äàëüøå »
2019-7-25 20:15 | |
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Hate Twitter’s new design? Here’s how to get the old look back
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. You’ve probably heard about it: Twitter redesigned its platform to make it snappier and give you more color themes. äàëüøå »
2019-7-25 18:11 | |
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Ripple dumps more XRP than ever before, exceeding $250M last quarter
Ripple sold $106. 87 million XRP in institutional direct sales and $144. 64 million in programmatic sales during Q2 this year. According to Ripple’s latest report, the company sold $251. 51 million XRP during that time. äàëüøå »
2019-7-25 17:45 | |
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Study: People behave better when they think they’re being watched
If there exists one moral code that can be shared and agreed by almost all cultures and religions, then it must be the concept of “never impose on others what you would not choose for yourself”. äàëüøå »
2019-7-25 17:32 | |
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It’s bloody hot. Be kind to your Deliveroo courier
In case you’ve been living in a refrigerator that’s also located under a rock, you’re probably aware that Europe is currently racked with an unprecedented heatwave. Here in London, where I’m in town for some meetings, the mercury has reached 39 degrees Celsius. äàëüøå »
2019-7-25 17:03 | |
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Zuckerberg’s word use suggests Facebook is selling ‘experiences’ and not ‘ads’
Facebook’s been through a tumultuous period, to put it mildly. From the disruption of global democracy due to the misuse of personal data, to unfavored algorithmic changes resulting in especially gen z fleeing the platform for alternatives like Snapchat and TikTok. äàëüøå »
2019-7-25 17:01 | |
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This adult cam site is handing out virtual blowjobs, free of charge
Horned up, but unable to find someone to Netflix and chill with? We have the perfect alternative for you: simulated blowjobs, available on demand and absolutely free of charge – at least for the time being. äàëüøå »
2019-7-25 17:00 | |
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Qtum Price Analysis QTUM / USD: Pattern Superposition
QTUM has a bearish short-term bias, with the QTUM / USD pair still trading below its 200-period moving average The four-hour time frame shows that a bearish head and shoulders pattern has formed The daily time frame continues to show a valid inverted head and shoulders pattern QTUM / USD Short-term price analysis QTUM has […] The post Qtum Price Analysis QTUM / USD: Pattern Superposition appeared first on Crypto Briefing. äàëüøå »
2019-7-26 16:25 | |
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Mafia expert: ‘Ndrangheta crime family now resembles a ‘criminal blockchain’
International investigators warn the ‘Ndrangheta mafia family now resembles a “criminal blockchain” following the recent decentralization of its internal power structures. Usually, ‘Ndrangheta families in Canada took orders from “mother clans” in Calabria, but for the first time, mobsters outside of Siderno are making decisions that impact operations all the way back to Italy, reports National Post. äàëüøå »
2019-7-25 16:24 | |
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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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GXChain Price Analysis GXC / USD: Yet Another Buy-Back
GXChain has a bearish short-term bias with the cryptocurrency trading below its 200-period moving average on the four-hour time frame The four-hour time frame is showing that a bullish inverted head and shoulders pattern is forming A bearish double-top pattern continues to weigh on medium-term sentiment Fundamental Analysis GXC spiked after the project announced the […] The post GXChain Price Analysis GXC / USD: Yet Another Buy-Back appeared first on Crypto Briefing. äàëüøå »
2019-7-26 16:09 | |
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Fujifilm’s $10,000 beast of a camera, the GFX100, has a faulty shutter
Fujifilm has issued a warning that its new $10,000, 100-megapixel beast of a camera, the GFX100, suffers from “a loosening of the side shutter release ‘lock’ function” included in the device’s built-in vertical grip. äàëüøå »
2019-7-25 16:08 | |
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WhatsApp Pay will officially launch by the end of the year in India
WhatsApp’s payment program has been stuck in the testing phase in India for quite a while now. But, the wait might finally be over. The company‘s global head, Will Cathcart, said the UPI-based payment service will officially launch in the country by the end of 2019. äàëüøå »
2019-7-25 15:48 | |
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The best way to make money out of Libra? Put a bet on it not launching on time
Facebook’s digital currency Libra is looking less and less likely to launch next year as originally planned. Policy expert, Angela Walch from University College London’s Centre for Blockchain Technologies told Quartz: “The odds that Libra receives regulatory approval anytime soon (ie, in the next six-12 months) are quite low. äàëüøå »
2019-7-25 15:44 | |
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CHEAP: Begone, cable — $50 for 2 Samsung wireless charging pads have damned thee to hell
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Listen, do you have a new(-ish) phone? And do you use a… cable to charge it? God, I hope not. I truly wish upon whatever deity you or your loved ones hold dear that you’re not stranded in 2010 and are using a wire. äàëüøå »
2019-7-25 14:05 | |
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TRON’s Justin Sun confirms he’s a ‘big-mouthed over-marketer’ in Warren Buffett lunch apology
Justin Sun, the founder of cryptocurrency platform TRON, has issued a public apology after postponing a highly publicized charity lunch with billionaire Warren Buffett. And it seems Sun is finally becoming aware of his “over-marketed hype. äàëüøå »
2019-7-25 13:22 | |
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Russians caught peddling spyware disguised as legit Google and Pornhub apps
The Russian surveillanceware saga continues. Canadian cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new set of Android surveillance tools originating from Russia. The kicker? The spyware can be found in numerous fake apps disguised as legitimate software from Google, Pornhub, Skype, and many other familiar brands. äàëüøå »
2019-7-25 13:09 | |
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CFTC BitMEX Investigation Continues to Unravel Bitcoin Markets
BitMEX Continues to Lose Steam Post-CFTC Rumor Users of BitMEX seem to still be running scared. As noted by prominent Bitcoin and Ethereum proponent and commentator Spencer Noon, after Bloomberg published a story about the... äàëüøå »
2019-7-25 12:28 | |
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Siemens contractor pleads guilty to planting ‘logic bomb’ in spreadsheet software
A contract programmer has pleaded guilty to planting “logic bombs” inside a client’s spreadsheets in an attempt to receive extra work from the company every time the software crashed. David Tinley — the Pennsylvania-based 62-year-old contract programmer in question — now faces a fine of up to $250,000, up to 10 years in prison, or both. äàëüøå »
2019-7-25 12:25 | |
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OX Price Prediction Today: Daily (ZRX) Value Forecast – July 25
The short-term is the uptrend while the medium-term outlook is in a range-bound market. Traders may consider buying at key area with bullish reversal candlestick pattern as confirmation. ZRX/USD Medium-term Trend: Ranging Supply zones: 0. äàëüøå »
2019-7-25 10:24 | |
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Samsung says the Galaxy Fold will launch in September – here’s what’s new
Samsung’s Galaxy Fold was heralded as the phone that was supposed to change smartphone design forever. But that all fell apart in the days leading up to its initial launch date as reviewers found multiple egregious durability issues, to the point Samsung’s CEO admitted the device was pushed ‘before it was ready‘. äàëüøå »
2019-7-25 05:04 | |
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Justin Sun’s “darkest moment”: apologizes for “over-marketing” TRON to Chinese authorities, then deletes apology
Drama around Justin Sun’s lunch with Warren Buffett continues. Hours ago he published a statement on Weibo apologizing to the TRON community and Chinese authorities for “over-marketing. ” He deleted the message shortly afterward—read the full translated message here. äàëüøå »
2019-7-25 04:48 | |
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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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Microsoft removes Cortana from the Xbox One in latest update
Microsoft is retooling the Xbox Home page yet again, and this time, in addition to “streamlining” the interface, they’re also dropping Cortana as the default voice assistant. It feels like Microsoft has retooled the Xbox One‘s user interface so many times in the console’s six-year lifespan. äàëüøå »
2019-7-25 03:06 | |
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The AI community’s reaction to Microsoft’s $1BN ‘investment’ in OpenAI is priceless
Microsoft recently announced plans to invest $1 billion in OpenAI, an AI startup co-founded by Elon Musk (no longer involved) and focused on developing human-level artificial intelligence. Normally, this would be an article about robots that can think and how two of the biggest players in the AI industry joining forces could lead to amazing things. äàëüøå »
2019-7-25 02:59 | |
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Will CoinMarketCap Ever Provide Accurate Crypto Data?
A recently published Forbes report found that CoinMarketCap continues to list exchanges that are known for providing fake crypto trading volume. Does this mean CoinMarketCap has given up on providing reliable data to investors? Fake Volume and Wash Trading Persist In early 2019 two separate research reports from Bitwise Asset Management and Alameda Research found that 65% to 95% of all reported cryptocurrency trading volume is manipulated or completely false. äàëüøå »
2019-7-25 00:00 | |
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Google confirms Search results are broken for ‘some’ Android users
No, you’re not the only one: a bunch of Android users are complaining they’re unable to load Google Search results in full on their phones. Numerous reports claim Search result pages aren’t completely rendering, randomly leaving a “white wall” at the bottom. äàëüøå »
2019-7-25 23:51 | |
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Review: Sensel’s Morph is the perfect trackpad controller for musicians and other creatives
Sensel’s Morph is a pressure-sensitive touch controller that’s easier to use than it is to describe. Unlike other touchpads, it’s infinitely customizable and comes with several overlays that transform it into a MIDI controller for music, a gamepad, a video editing tool, or whatever you program it to be. äàëüøå »
2019-7-25 23:19 | |
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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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