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25/02/2023

Listen and follow ‘Hard Fork’Apple | Spotify | Stitcher | Amazon | Google Bing AI isn’t sentient. But it’s more than glorified autocomplete. How do we talk about — and understand — the power of today’s large language models? Then, Reddit’s C.E.O., Steve Huffman, on Section 230 and why the future of the internet lies with the Supreme Court....

Listen and follow ‘Hard Fork’Apple | Spotify | Stitcher | Amazon | Google Bing AI isn’t sentient. But it’s more than glorified autocomplete. How do we...

25/02/2023

Ad Oasis Network worked with a whitehat hacking group to retrieve funds stolen from Wormhole, according to a post from the former project on Feb. 24. On Feb. 2, Solana’s Wormhole bridge was exploited for a sum of cryptocurrency now estimated at $326 million. The attacker later moved a portion of those funds. Oasis, a DeFi platform and exchange that the attacker relied upon during one step of the attack, soon became involved in the recovery effort....

Ad Oasis Network worked with a whitehat hacking group to retrieve funds stolen from Wormhole, according to a post from the former project on Feb. 24....

25/02/2023

Unlimited 2% cash rewards -- Cardholders earn an unlimited 2% cash rewards on purchases, with no categories to activate or earnings limits to track. There are other cards that offer higher cash back rates on certain categories, and while they can be worth it, they do require more effort. And they often are also subject to a cap and limited in what purchases they apply to....

Unlimited 2% cash rewards — Cardholders earn an unlimited 2% cash rewards on purchases, with no categories to activate or earnings limits to track. There are other...

24/02/2023

BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT — If President Joe Biden’s recent remarks in Poland and President Vladimir Putin’s in Moscow just a day later are any indication of the path forward, the February 24 anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine may represent the beginning of a new and potentially much more dangerous phase of the conflict, which is increasingly looking like a conflict between NATO and the Russian Federation....

BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT — If President Joe Biden’s recent remarks in Poland and President Vladimir Putin’s in Moscow just a day later are any indication...

24/02/2023

TUSD, a stablecoin backed by the USD, integrates Chainlink’s proof-of-reserves to secure minting, improve transparency, and enhance reliability. The objective is to ensure that the entire TUSD ecosystem is stable and that clients can quickly redeem their tokens. In a statement on Feb. 22, TUSD issuer, Archblock, said all reserve data for TUSD will be funneled through Chainlink, a decentralized oracle provider available on, among other chains, Ethereum....

TUSD, a stablecoin backed by the USD, integrates Chainlink’s proof-of-reserves to secure minting, improve transparency, and enhance reliability. The objective is to ensure that the entire...

23/02/2023

The ongoing dispute over Dapper Labs’ NBA Top Shots NFTs status has sparked comments from lawyers and observers. The case started with a class action lawsuit filed by plaintiff Jeeun Friel in May 2021, alleging that Dapper Labs’ NBA Top Shots NFTs were unregistered securities. After the last court appearance, several lawyers have been making comments regarding Judge Victor Marreo’s ruling....

The ongoing dispute over Dapper Labs’ NBA Top Shots NFTs status has sparked comments from lawyers and observers. The case started with a class action lawsuit...

23/02/2023

The bill would effectively put an end to the debate over the creation of a Federal Reserve-issued CBDC. U.S. Congressman Tom Emmer (R-MN) has introduced a bill that would prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing a CBDC directly to anyone. The bill, titled the “CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act” details that “Except as specifically authorized under this Act, a Federal Reserve bank may not offer products or services directly to an individual, or maintain an account on behalf of an individual, or issue a central bank digital currency directly to an individual.” It goes on to further detail specifically that “The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market Committee may not use any central bank digital currency to implement monetary policy."...

The bill would effectively put an end to the debate over the creation of a Federal Reserve-issued CBDC. U.S. Congressman Tom Emmer (R-MN) has introduced a...

23/02/2023

Vira Polakova, 35, an educator, lives with her son Sasha in Kokhane, Zaporizhzhia oblast. Polakova’s husband, Serhii, joined the army in April last year. A week later, he was killed in Donetsk. He was 36. “I’m scared when there are explosions in the city. But I stand with my two feet on the ground. And I know everything will be okay.”

Vira Polakova, 35, an educator, lives with her son Sasha in Kokhane, Zaporizhzhia oblast. Polakova’s husband, Serhii, joined the army in April last year. A week...

23/02/2023

The Linux Foundation‘s European off-shoot has formally launched the OpenWallet Foundation (OWF), a new collaborative effort designed to support interoperability between digital wallets through open source software. The launch comes some five months after the Linux Foundation first revealed plans to set up the OWF, shortly before it spun out a region-specific entity called the Linux Foundation Europe which is where the OWF will now officially reside....

The Linux Foundation‘s European off-shoot has formally launched the OpenWallet Foundation (OWF), a new collaborative effort designed to support interoperability between digital wallets through open source...

23/02/2023

Cryptocurrency exchange Gate.io is gearing up to launch a presence in Hong Kong following the local government's planned $6.4 million (50 million Hong Kong dollar) cash injection into Web3 as per the city’s 2023-24 budget. Gate Group said on Feb. 22 that it will apply for a crypto license in Hong Kong allowing it to launch “Gate HK.” The firm's local company, Hippo Financial Services, gained a license in August 2022 to provide virtual asset custodial services....

Cryptocurrency exchange Gate.io is gearing up to launch a presence in Hong Kong following the local government’s planned $6.4 million (50 million Hong Kong dollar) cash...

23/02/2023

At a glance Expert's Rating Pros Better-than-expected audio performance–when listening indoors Bluetooth 5.2 onboard, including multipoint connection aptX and AAC codec support Cons Outdoor audio performance is in line with its low price tag Unimpressive active noise cancellation Subpar touch controls Price When Reviewed $89.99 Best Prices Today: EarFun Air S $69.99 Judged by specifications alone, you’d think the Earfun Air S true wireless earbuds would cost substantially more their $90 list price....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Better-than-expected audio performance–when listening indoors Bluetooth 5.2 onboard, including multipoint connection aptX and AAC codec support Cons Outdoor audio performance...

22/02/2023

BRUSSELS — Microsoft said Tuesday it will bring its Xbox PC games to Nvidia's cloud gaming service, after the chipmaker had reportedly expressed opposition to a major Microsoft gaming deal. The announcement comes after Microsoft President Brad Smith met with European Union officials on Tuesday in a bid to convince them that its planned $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard will be good for competition....

BRUSSELS — Microsoft said Tuesday it will bring its Xbox PC games to Nvidia’s cloud gaming service, after the chipmaker had reportedly expressed opposition to a...

22/02/2023

Getty Images/Tim Mason Hardware is replaceable, data isn't. It's 2023 and it still surprises me how many people don't give any consideration to backing up their important data until it's too late. Also: Optimize Mac Storage can make your files go p**f. Ask me how I know And yet it's super easy to do a data backup of your files in case disaster strikes -- all you need is a USB drive and the software built into macOS....

Getty Images/Tim Mason Hardware is replaceable, data isn’t. It’s 2023 and it still surprises me how many people don’t give any consideration to backing up their...

22/02/2023

JINDAYRIS: Born an orphan under the rubble in north Syria after a devastating earthquake, Afraa al-Suwadi has been given a new lease on life when relatives took her in. Since footage of her rescue in the town of Jindayris went viral on social media, Suwadi's story has captivated a grieving nation and made international headlines as Syria's "miracle baby". The sole survivor in her immediate family of the February 6 quake, relatives had pulled her from the wreckage still tied to her deceased mother by the umbilical cord....

JINDAYRIS: Born an orphan under the rubble in north Syria after a devastating earthquake, Afraa al-Suwadi has been given a new lease on life when relatives...

22/02/2023

Twitter announced plans to pull a popular method of two-factor authentication for non-paying customers last week. Not only could this make your account more vulnerable to attack, but it may even undermine the platform’s security as a whole and set a dangerous precedent for other sites. Two-factor authentication, or 2FA, adds a layer of security beyond password protection. Weak passwords that are easily guessed by hackers, leaked passwords or phishing attacks that can lure password details out of a user can all lead to unwanted third-party account access....

Twitter announced plans to pull a popular method of two-factor authentication for non-paying customers last week. Not only could this make your account more vulnerable to...

22/02/2023

Bitcoin (BTC) miners and short-term holders are selling despite the coin recently rallying to retest $25k for the first time this year. Meanwhile, long-term holders and whales appear to be accumulating. Miners and short-term holders’ distribution campaign The recent distribution campaign was highlighted today by blockchain data provider Glassnode in a series of charts. Data shows that the bitcoin miner outflow multiple, which measures the amount of bitcoin being moved out of miner wallets compared to its historical average, is at a 1-month high of 0.834....

Bitcoin (BTC) miners and short-term holders are selling despite the coin recently rallying to retest $25k for the first time this year. Meanwhile, long-term holders and...

22/02/2023

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations opening, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. CNN — A Boeing 747 configured as a private VIP jet is being scrapped after having spent just 30 hours in service over 16 flights....

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations opening, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation,...

22/02/2023

If you've ever scrolled through your For You page on TikTok, then you've seen viral posts and ads for a bunch of different products. Sadly, it's hard to know what's actually a good product over the internet -- there are a lot of items that put up a big front but can't back it up when it's time to perform. That's why we've done the testing and research to find the viral TikTok products that are actually worth getting....

If you’ve ever scrolled through your For You page on TikTok, then you’ve seen viral posts and ads for a bunch of different products. Sadly, it’s...

21/02/2023

According to a press release shared with Bitcoinist, big tech giant Microsoft partnered with Ankr Network to launch a hosting service. The product will allow companies to access blockchain data via a “reliable, easy-to-use” platform. Microsoft New Product With Ankr Network According to the release, the service will be available via Microsoft’s cloud solution, Azure Marketplace. The product was created to provide enterprises with an “accessible gateway to blockchain infrastructure.”...

According to a press release shared with Bitcoinist, big tech giant Microsoft partnered with Ankr Network to launch a hosting service. The product will allow companies...

21/02/2023

Has any company in history had a greater stroke of luck in its post-launch year than Lucid Motors? The upstart maker of luxury electric cars, founded by Tesla Model S guru Peter Rawlinson, was in competition with his estranged former boss Elon Musk. Rawlinson's flagship Lucid Air was released in limited edition Dream form in 2021 (here's my Lucid Air Dream review)....

Has any company in history had a greater stroke of luck in its post-launch year than Lucid Motors? The upstart maker of luxury electric cars, founded...

21/02/2023

Starting with 10 meetings, BitGeneration seeks to bring Bitcoin training and education to Italian students. BitPolito, a group of students from Politecnico di Torino University who seek to address training, research and development on Bitcoin in Italy, have announced “BitGeneration,” a project that aims to bring Bitcoin education to Italian high schools. According to the press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine, the university will host 10 meetings of three hours each for 30 third, fourth and fifth grade students at a local high school....

Starting with 10 meetings, BitGeneration seeks to bring Bitcoin training and education to Italian students. BitPolito, a group of students from Politecnico di Torino University who...