Month: February 2023
Tweetbot’s creators added an edit button to their Mastodon client
Image: Tapbots The developers who created the now-discontinued Tweetbot client have added an edit button to Ivory, their app for Mastodon. This comes bundled with a couple of other updates for Ivory’s iOS app, including the ability to report users and posts, as well as support for Mastodon’s server language translation services. Tapbots, the company … Read more
Amazon’s weird toaster-shaped robotaxi hits the road in a ‘first’ for the company
Image: Zoox Zoox, the autonomous vehicle company owned by Amazon, said that its toaster-shaped driverless vehicle without a steering wheel or pedals was approved to drive on public roads with passengers in California. The company celebrated the milestone as the “first time in history a purpose-built robotaxi — without any manual controls — drove autonomously … Read more
Breaking: Circle squashes rumors of planned SEC enforcement action
Rumors swirled on Twitter that the stablecoin issuer received a litigation notice from the U.S. securities regulator but a Circle executive rebuffed the claim.
Fewer Than Half of New Ethereum Blocks Over the Past 24 Hours Are OFAC Compliant
For the first time since October, fewer than 50% of blocks added to the Ethereum blockchain over a 24-hour period are OFAC compliant, partially thanks to more non-censoring options that make up a larger share of the blockspace market.
Charity tied to former FTX exec made $150M from insider trading: Report
The former FTX chief of staff reportedly ‘donated’ FTT tokens he had obtained at a price of $0.05, later selling them after public trading opened for $1.
Binance CEO: crypto industry will probably move to non-dollar stablecoins
The Binance CEO claimed that algorithmic USD stablecoins may become more popular as well, although they “have risks.”
Instagram is getting rid of live shopping
Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge Instagram will no longer let creators tag products in livestreams starting in March, the company announced on Tuesday. “Beginning on March 16, 2023, you will no longer be able to tag products in live broadcasts on Instagram,” the company wrote on an Instagram support page. “This change will help … Read more
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Ethereum’s $1.5K support weakens as ETH traders turn slightly bearish
ETH derivatives data shows bulls becoming less inclined to defend the current price level, creating an opportunity for more downside.
Blockchain Association files amicus brief in Wahi case, says SEC exceeded authority
The industry group cited the Supreme Court’s recently reaffirmed “major questions” doctrine and listed ways the SEC’s alleged regulation by enforcement causes harm.
Siemens issues €60M digital bond on a public blockchain
Siemens shared that the process of issuing digital bonds is much faster and more efficient than traditional bond-issuing methods.
Spotify’s new activist investor is keeping a close eye on podcast spending
Illustration by Kristen Radtke / The Verge This is Hot Pod, The Verge’s newsletter about podcasting and the audio industry. Sign up here for more. I hope you all had a great weekend. Today, we have the final lineup for Hot Pod Summit next week, including a new headliner. Plus, Spotify’s new activist investor and … Read more
Bitcoin Rebounds Above $22K After Tepid Inflation Readings
Bitcoin dropped initially after the Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly report but then surged. Ether is up nearly 5%.
Building AI chatbots using Amazon Lex and Amazon Kendra for filtering query results based on user context
Amazon Kendra is an intelligent search service powered by machine learning (ML). It indexes the documents stored in a wide range of repositories and finds the most relevant document based on the keywords or natural language questions the user has searched for. In some scenarios, you need the search results to be filtered based on … Read more
These companies are making solar cells out of fake Moon dirt
A working solar cell prototype Blue Origin says it made from simulated Moon dirt. | Image: Blue Origin The idea of using dirt on the Moon to manufacture solar cells, which could power a permanent human settlement, may seem outlandish, but two companies say they’ve made big progress on that front: they each say they’ve … Read more
TP-Link’s new smart plug exposes a complicated Matter
The TP-Link Tapo smart plug is one of the first Matter devices. It’s fast and easy to use with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, or SmartThings thanks to the new smart home standard. But when it comes to sharing, it all falls apart. Continue reading…
Former SEC Chief Counsel Says Agency Needs to Make Clear Its Crypto Compliance Rules
TuongVy Le, a partner and head of regulatory & policy at investment firm Bain Capital, says the agency is refraining from passing a rules-based framework and has to make it clear what digital assets it would deem compliant under its jurisdiction.