Bitcoin Miners Battle the AI Boom Ahead of Halving: Bernstein
A new report from the investment firm highlights increasing competition between two sectors that demand energy and processing power.
Month: April 2024
Chain Theory: A Proposed User-Friendly and Customizable Cryptographic Model
The following article aims to present a novel perspective on mapping ZKP systems and how they are understood, as well as offering Chain Theory as a candidate for understanding. A candidate which could potentially team up with Chaos Theory to form an adaptive key and an adaptive system. You can envision Chaos Theory as an … Read more
The CFPB wants to rein in data brokers
Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo from Getty Images The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to propose new regulations that would require data brokers to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. In a speech at the White House earlier this month, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said the agency is looking into … Read more
Cybertruck owners say deliveries halted over bad accelerator pedal
Image: Parker Ortolani / The Verge Over the last few days, Tesla has delayed some Cybertruck deliveries. The company hasn’t specified why or even publicly commented on the delays, but commenters in the Cybertruck Owners Club forum have reported receiving texts or calls telling them their deliveries were being rescheduled. One user said they’d been … Read more
NASA needs a cheaper, faster way to bring Mars dirt back to Earth
Image from NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover captured in April 2024. | NASA Budget constraints have NASA looking for a faster and cheaper method to bring samples from Mars’ surface back to Earth. In a teleconference on Monday, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said that an independent review concluded that the agency’s current plan to bring the … Read more
What Game Art Styles Will Dominate the Mobile Industry in 2024?
The mobile gaming market has exploded in recent years, with projections indicating it will reach a value of $116.4 billion by the end of the year. Casual games account for a substantial portion of this market. The casual art style shows no signs of slowing down; it’s proven effective and popular for several reasons: Lightweight … Read more
Using T-tests for Abnormal Data in AB Testing
Today, nearly all companies in the IT industry use AB testing to evaluate the value of a feature. They test all changes in applications and websites, allowing someone to determine which feature is the winner every day. As a result, numerous discussions revolve around experiments and AB tests, with a common misconception being the prohibition … Read more
Keanu Reeves is voicing Shadow the Hedgehog in the third Sonic movie
Keanu Reeves as John Wick. | Image: Lionsgate The third Sonic movie already seemed like it was going to kick all kinds of ass by bringing Shadow the Hedgehog into the picture, but Paramount’s just upped the ante by adding one Keanu Reeves to its cast. According to both The Hollywood Reporter and Variety, Keanu … Read more
Bitcoin BRC-20 Token Prices Plunge Ahead of Halving—Are Runes to Blame?
Fungible tokens see prices drop heading into a pivotal week for the top crypto network, with ORDI falling over 40% in seven days.
Exploring the Intersection of Data Science and Cyber Security: Insights and Applications
Hacking and breaking into a system using different tools has become a major worry for people and organizations worldwide. Attackers today frequently utilize sophisticated data science approaches to compromise a system. Can data science be used to stop system hacking if it can be used to gain control of the system? The application of data … Read more
YouTube’s ad blocker crackdown now includes third-party apps
Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge YouTube is bringing its ad blocker fight to mobile. In an update on Monday, YouTube writes that users accessing videos through a third-party ad blocking app may encounter buffering issues or see an error message that reads, “The following content is not available on this app.” Last year, YouTube … Read more
What Is the Bitcoin Halving and Why Should You Care?
Bitcoin miners aren’t the only people paying attention to this week’s halving event. Why should you be watching?
Qvest Shares Key AI Findings at NAB Show 2024, Highlighting Major Trends in Media and Entertainment
The 2024 NAB Show featured a lot about, expectedly, AI and the journey within the media and entertainment sectors. Qvest, a leader in digital transformation across broadcast, media, and entertainment, shared new insights into how Fortune 1000 major studios and network players are navigating the complex yet promising terrain of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This exploration … Read more
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There Are Many Bitcoin Critics Left in Finance, Despite BlackRock’s Newfound Love
At a recent gathering of investors in Miami, skepticism remained high even after finance titan BlackRock’s shift toward touting the original cryptocurrency.
Meta thinks it’s a good idea for students to wear Quest headsets in class
Meta continues to field criticism over how it handles younger consumers using its platforms, but the company is also planning new products that will cater to them. On Monday, the company announced that later this year it will be launching a new education product for Quest to position its VR headset as a go-to device … Read more
A ransomware gang is leaking Change Healthcare’s stolen patient data
This is the second group to demand a ransom payment from Change Healthcare to prevent the release of stolen patient data in as many months. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Open-source Substack rival Ghost may join the fediverse
While the launch of a survey isn’t necessarily a commitment to federating Ghost, it is another signal pointing to the broader reshaping of the web that’s now underway. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.