Month: January 2023
CFTC files suit against Avraham Eisenberg for market manipulation in Mango exploit
Eisenberg claimed his actions on the DeFi platform were legal and negotiated a “white hat” bug bounty after making off with over $100 million; the government is unconvinced.
Making Sense of Hexdump (2008)
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Climate benefits of killing gas stoves aren’t what you think, but the health benefits are
Gas stoves might be on the chopping block soon. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is considering banning the appliances in an effort to reduce harmful indoor air pollution, according to a tweet by commissioner Rich Trumka Jr. and comments he gave to Bloomberg. “This is a hidden hazard,” Trumka told the news organization. “Any … Read more
Just: A Command Runner
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Stardew Valley’s big update is now available for iOS and Android
If there’s anything Stardew Valley fans want, it’s more Stardew — and that’s now the case for anyone playing the cozy life sim on iOS or Android. The game is available on just about every platform out there (personally I play it on the Nintendo Switch, which is perfect) but Stardew’s mobile fans were left … Read more
BlockFi plans to file assets and liabilities for bankruptcy case on Jan. 11
The company claimed that no members of the BlockFi management team had withdrawn any crypto from the platform since October 2022.
YouTube rolls out new Partner Program terms as Shorts revenue sharing begins on February 1
YouTube will begin sharing ad revenue with Shorts creators on February 1, the company revealed on Monday. To prepare for the upcoming change, YouTube is starting to roll out new terms for all creators in the YouTube Partner Program. Creators need to accept the new terms by July 10 to remain in the program. The … Read more
Vulkan Video Decoding
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The $3,000 totally wireless Displace TV is the definition of CES absurdity
Four hot-swappable batteries can keep the Displace running at all times. Our time at CES 2023 might be over, but it’s still worth highlighting some standouts at the show. One of those that’s gotten quite a bit of attention is from an upstart company called Displace. LG’s brand-new Signature OLED M eliminates every wire except … Read more
Bitcoin mining stocks surge with broader market as traders see less aggressive Fed
The BTC price rose to three-week highs ahead of a highly anticipated U.S. CPI report later this week.
Meta is still adding basic moderation features to its VR playscape
Meta will show you a notification when you violate the rules. | Image: Meta Meta is adding some new moderation features to Horizon Worlds, the company’s VR social platform, as part of version 91, according to a blog post published Friday. While the features are welcome upgrades, they also feel like relatively basic additions that … Read more
SBF claims himself not guilty, faces up to 115 years in jail: Law Decoded, Jan. 2-9
The entrepreneur faces eight criminal counts, which could result in 115 years in prison should he be convicted.
3D in CSS
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European carriers file to create joint venture for opt-in ad targeting of mobile users
European telcos are moving ahead with a plan to create a joint venture to offer opt-in ‘personalized’ ad targeting of regional mobile network users following trials last year in Germany. Although it remains to be seen whether European Union regulators will sign off on their plan. In a filing submitted to the European Commission’s competition … Read more
A flat year for crowdfunding isn’t a bad sign at all for early-stage startups
The 2022 equity crowdfunding market was unable to top 2021’s record-setting year. But despite seeing lower investment volume, it fared quite a lot better than venture capital did in the same time frame. Founders looking to raise extension or bridge financing should take note. Back in July, it looked like equity crowdfunding — a funding route … Read more
A GameCube-style Switch controller without stick drift (thank god)
The NYZX Wizard Wireless Joy-pad, with Hall effect sensors. | Image: NYZX How many joy-cons have you gone through? I think I have like three with some degree of drift, and I am not that hard on my Switch. That’s why I’m pumped that NYXI has jumped on the bandwagon along with Gulikit and 8BitDo, … Read more
Voyager tells court Binance acquisition plan is ‘sound business judgment,’ urgently needed
The bankrupt brokerage answered objections from a host of interested parties, claiming its information disclosures are adequate and so is its decision making.