Month: April 2024

Unlocking IaC Part 4: Terraform & Github

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Using Git & GitHub to Save Your Code When I was very young, I somehow stumbled into the world of C++ and put together the perennial favorite “Hello World” program. I compiled it, executed it, and got the pop-up confirming a successful foray into “programming.” I, however, never went much further than that because as … Read more

Landrocker’s $2.5M Funding Unleashes a New Era Of Hardcore P2E Gaming And Pro Players To Blockchain

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DUBAI, UAE, April 9th, 2024/Chainwire/–Landrocker, an upcoming play-to-earn (P2E) game that combines the thrill of space exploration and multiplayer battles with the opportunity to earn rewards, has successfully raised $2.5 million through its seed and presale funding rounds. With only four rounds remaining until the completion of its presale, Landrocker is on a mission to … Read more

The MPA has big plans to crack down on movie piracy again

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Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The Motion Picture Association (MPA) is going off on piracy again. During CinemaCon in Las Vegas, MPA CEO Charles Rivkin announced that the organization plans on working with Congress to pass rules blocking websites with pirated content. The MPA is a trade association representing Hollywood studios, including … Read more

How to tame notifications on iOS

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Take back control of your lock screen. | Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge I don’t think I’m alone when I say that notifications are a nuisance. There are simply too many of them, and the helpful ones are often drowned out by the spam. Whether promotional notifications should be allowed at all on … Read more

Creating Resilient & Flexible Web3 IPs — A Discussion With U-topia CEO, Emmanuel Quezada

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I recently spoke with Emmanuel Quezada, the Co-Founder & CEO of U-topia, where we explored the realm of Web3 and its potential impact on industries beyond its financial roots, spanning entertainment, media, and art. We delved into topics like the intricacies of Web3 IP licensing, challenges hindering widespread adoption, and efforts to democratize Web3 accessibility … Read more

Transcendence Book 2: The Origins of Continuity

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Act 2: Life ‘“As the shackles of progress began to take shape, art began to guide itself to a deeper truth. Being responsible for the laws and flaws that governed the system. The shapes took distinct interpretations based on their approach to form the depth. A requirement for the power required to truly live and … Read more

Faraday Future faked early sales, lawsuits claim

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Two internal whistleblowers at Faraday Future claim the troubled EV company has been lying about some of the few sales it has announced to date. They also claim founder Jia Yueting has “weaponized” the EV startup’s HR department to retaliate anyone who speaks up about these alleged misrepresentations. The employees, Jose Guerrero and Victoria Xie, … Read more

This New Data Type Is 8 Times Faster Than JSON: Improve Your Semi-Structured Data Analysis

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Semi-structured data is data arranged in flexible formats. Unlike structured data, it does not require data users to pre-define the table schema for it, so it provides convenience for data storage and analysis. Common forms of semi-structured data include XML, JSON, and log files. They are widely seen in the following industry scenarios: E-commerce platforms … Read more

Acer announces its first two 14-inch gaming laptops

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The new Acer Predator Helios Neo 14. | Image: Acer Acer announced Tuesday its first 14-inch gaming laptops: the Nitro 14 and Predator Helios Neo 14. It’s exciting to see Acer’s fabulous and well-beloved budget-friendly Nitro enter the 14-inch gaming laptop space, but even more so for the new Predator since it’s priced and specced … Read more