Friday’s top tech news: 1080p but better
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Plus LumaFusion comes to Android and ChromeOS, and PlayStation holds another trailer showcase. Continue reading…
Month: February 2023
Google-parent Alphabet shuts down yet another robot project
Alphabet is shutting down its Everyday Robots project — another casualty of job cuts at Google’s parent company and the latest in a long list of failed hardware ventures. According to a report from Wired, Everyday Robots will no longer exist as a discrete team at the tech giant. “Everyday Robots will no longer be … Read more
What is going on with Fitbit?
Once the king of fitness trackers, Fitbit’s recent outages and a decision to shutter Challenges have left users disgruntled. | Illustration: The Verge These days, Fitbit users seem to be asking each other the same question: is it me, or is the app down for everybody else, too? Between frequent server outages and a recent … Read more
Crypto Wallet Firm Dfns Says ‘Magic Links’ Have Critical Vulnerability
Crypto wallet service provider Dfns is publicly disclosing that some “magic link” passwordless sign-in services are vulnerable to phishing attacks, but affected companies are concerned the company rushed to publish.
Popular video editing app LumaFusion now widely available for Android and ChromeOS
Image: LumaTouch LumaFusion, a popular video editing app for iPhones, iPads, and Macs, is now widely available on Android and ChromeOS devices following an early access beta in November last year. Comparable to other well-regarded video editors like Final Cut Pro for macOS and Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve for iPad, LumaFusion provides powerful editing features … Read more
Digital Euro Should Prioritize Online, Peer-to-Peer Payments, ECB Says
Transfers in stores and to governments could take longer, but basic personal CBDC use should be free, the central bank said
Why Nigerians Aren’t Turning to the eNaira Despite Crippling Cash Shortages
A lack of infrastructure, merchants and interest may all be contributing factors to Nigeria’s low eNaira pickup – despite its recent cash issues.
Google blocks news content for some Canadians in response to proposed rules
Illustration: The Verge Google is running tests that block access to news for some Canadian users in response to a new bill that could force it and other large platforms like Meta’s Facebook to negotiate deals with news publishers to pay them for content, Reuters reports. The tests will reportedly impact less than four percent … Read more
YFI Sets Six-Month High as Yearn Finance Teases Ether Liquid Staking Product
The product is designed to offer users exposure to a basket of liquid staking derivatives in one token.
Tokens of Optimism Ecosystem Surge as Coinbase Unveils Its Layer 2 Base
Coinbase said Thursday that it is leveraging Optimism’s technology to launch an Ethereum layer 2 scaling product, Base.
US Drug Enforcement Agency Seized $1.8M From Binance in 2022
Binance and the Drug Enforcement Agency disrupted a pipeline that moved cash generated from selling narcotics in Michigan to Mexico via stablecoins.
Australian Markets Regulator is Reviewing Binance Australia’s Derivatives Services
Australian markets regulator is conducting a targeted review of Binance Australia’s local derivatives services a day after Binance said it had incorrectly tagged 500 Australian users as “wholesale investors,” resulting in their derivative positions being unceremoniously closed.
Litecoin Foundation Partners With Digital Asset Manager Metalpha to Develop Hedging Products for LTC Miners
The partnership will jointly develop the Litecoin ecosystem to hedge risk and lower carbon emissions.
Ampler Axel e-bike review: this is the way
After a year-long struggle, the boutique maker of stealthy electric bikes finally gets it right. Continue reading…
3AC Liquidators to Sell Multi-Million Dollar Portfolio of Seized NFTs
Teneo, the liquidator for the bankrupt crypto hedge fund, has listed out hundreds of NFTs that are subject to a forthcoming sale.
Unrelated BASE Token Jumped 250% After Coinbase Starts Layer 2 Network Base
As of Friday, Coinbase has explicitly stated it has no plans to launch a token for its new blockchain.
The Dream of Forgetfulness
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