Month: April 2024
Republican Sen. Tillis Calls for ‘Light’ Crypto Regulatory Framework Ahead of Presidential Election
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle urged the need for new crypto laws on Tuesday, as Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo asked for “additional tools” to effectively crack down on illicit crypto financing.
The best iPad to buy
The Verge There are more iPads than ever, and it can be tough to sort out which one is the best for you. Fortunately, we’re here to guide you through your next iPad purchase. Continue reading…
The creators of Fallout want the show to have the game’s mix of silly and serious
Ella Purnell in Fallout. | Image: Amazon Fallout is a mixture of contradictions. In one moment, the games are dark and gruesome; in the next, silly and playful. So when it came time to adapt the series into a streaming show on Amazon, nailing that eclectic tone was key. “I think it’s very fundamental to … Read more
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Fairphone launches easy-to-repair earbuds
The right to repair has been a hot topic for several years now, hitting a kind of critical mass with domestic and international legislation. Advocates note that these proposals give users more control over their own property, while expanding products’ shelf life and reducing e-waste. Fairphone is, perhaps, the most prominent hardware company to make … Read more
Laika Goes to the Moon: A Novel Approach to Memecoin Education and Community Engagement
The meme coin market is leading the current bull run, with the overall market cap recently surpassing $60 billion – a two-year high. However, the premier tokens like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu were not the major catalysts of this latest rally in the meme coin market. Some of the newest projects launched just a few … Read more
DeFi Trader Eisenberg ‘Wasn’t Borrowing, He Was Stealing,’ Prosecutor Says in Opening Argument
The defense countered that Eisenberg “risked 13 million of his own dollars” to net $110 million from Mango Markets.
What Is Monad? The Ethereum, Solana Rival Just Raised $225 Million
The non-Ethereum, EVM-compatible chain from a Jump Crypto alum is seeking to become a “best of both worlds” mainstay for crypto users.
Cruise robotaxis are back in Phoenix — but people are driving them
Cruise is redeploying robotaxis in Phoenix after nearly five months of paused operations, the company said in a blog post. The catch? The cars will be in so-called “manual mode,” so they won’t be driving themselves. Cruise will resume manual driving of its autonomous vehicles to create maps and gather road information in certain cities, … Read more
Lummis: Crypto Will Erupt as Big Issue in Senate Races Including Banking Chair Brown’s
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) said that the high-stakes Ohio election that could decide both the Senate majority and the leadership of the Senate Banking Committee is likely to dig into cryptocurrency issues, and she encouraged industry insiders to make sure it does.
A period piece, a contemporary drama, and a speculative sci-fi movie all in one
Léa Seydoux in The Beast. | Image: CMPR A period piece, a contemporary drama, and a speculative sci-fi film all in one, The Beast’s director, Bertrand Bonello, explains how he used three parallel narratives to explore a single idea. Continue reading…
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In a first, international court upholds right to be safe from climate change
A woman shows a placard reading “For feminist and social ecologic justice” in Toulouse, France, March 19th, 2021. | Photo by Alain Pitton / NurPhoto via Getty Images An international court has, for the first time, ruled that a country violated human rights by not protecting people from the effects of climate change. A Swiss … Read more
Raindex Aims Shake Up the DeFi World With a Desktop App for Advanced, Intentions-Based Trading
Raindex Launch and Why It Matters Raindex, has proudly announced the release of its desktop application on the creator blockchain Flare. The Flare Time Series Oracle (FTSO), presents a revolutionary way to approach decentralised exchange (DEX) that is reminiscent of intentions-based trading. Raindex looks to be a lighthouse for traders wanting the complex functionality found … Read more
ZeroGravity Takes Off: 0G’s Newton Testnet Pioneers the Future of AI-Blockchain Fusion
A Leap Into the Future: 0G’s Newton Testnet 0G Labs, a newcomer to the fast-growing arenas of blockchain and artificial intelligence, has launched the Newton Testnet. This testnet is the predecessor of an ultra-scalable Modular AI Blockchain known as 0G or ZeroGravity. The testnet is a playground for node operators, developers, and a dedicated community. … Read more
US Treasury Seeks New Tools to Combat Crypto-Linked Illicit Finance
Deputy Treasury Secretary Adewale O. Adeyemo pushed for Congress to provide “necessary tools” to tackle crypto crime and sanctions evasion.
eBay adds an AI-powered ‘shop the look’ feature to its iOS app
EBay on Tuesday launched a new generative AI-powered feature to appeal to fashion enthusiasts: a “shop the look” section within its iOS mobile app that will suggest a carousel of images and ideas, based on the customer’s shopping history. The company says its recommendations will be personalized to the end user and will evolve as … Read more
The new Star Wars Outlaws trailer introduces you to the criminal underworld
Image: Lucasarts It already seemed like Ubisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws was going to play like Grand Theft Auto in space, and the game’s latest trailer only heightens that vibe. It also reveals a proper release date: the game will be hitting the PS5, Xbox Series X / S, and PC on August 30th. The new … Read more
The Noonification: AI and the Problem of “Knowledge Collapse” (4/9/2024)
How are you, hacker? 🪐What’s happening in tech this week: The Noonification by HackerNoon has got you covered with fresh content from our top 5 stories of the day, every day at noon your local time! Set email preference here. ## Apple Opens the Emulation Floodgates… Potentially By @joseh [ 3 Min read ] Apple … Read more
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TechCrunch Minute: Spotify rolls out an AI-powered playlist feature
Starting in just a few countries, the new AI playlist feature will roll out to more markets over time. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
YouTube launches new Shopping features to help creators market products and grow their earnings
The launch of the new features come as TikTok Shop is seeking to take on YouTube Shopping and other competitors in the space. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Venture Firm A16z Releases Jolt, a ‘Zero-Knowledge Virtual Machine’
The release is the product of a16z’s first foray into deep tech research.
Bitcoin Buckles Below $69K as Crypto Bulls Endure $175M Liquidations
Bitcoin is showing resilience despite the slip, but the corrective period might continue for a while before a return to growth, one observer noted.
As AI accelerates, Europe’s flagship privacy principles are under attack, warns EDPS
The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) has warned key planks of the bloc’s data protection and privacy regime are under attack from industry lobbyists and could face a critical reception from lawmakers in the next parliamentary mandate. “We have quite strong attacks on the principles themselves,” warned Wojciech Wiewiórowski, who heads the regulatory body that … Read more