Month: May 2024
NASA’s DART mission punched the Didymos asteroid in 2022 — now it’s time to go back
This is Hera’s asteroid framing camera being used in Spain for testing navigation algorithms. | Image: MPS / GMV The European Space Agency (ESA) is running some of the final tests required to launch its Hera mission this October, which aims to investigate the asteroid that NASA intentionally slammed a spacecraft into back in 2022. … Read more
Alex Labs rolls out post-exploit recovery plan
Alex Labs has revealed a recovery roadmap and enhanced security measures post-exploit aimed at rebuilding community trust and resuming operations.
How Blockchain Is Igniting a New Era In Sports Fandom: Insights From Tenamint CEO Nadir Chaudhry
Sports technology is increasingly undergoing a profound transformation, especially in the way fans experience the game. In the last few years, innovative technologies that enable sports fans to engage with their favorite sports, teams, and athletes, have emerged, promising a future where they are more connected than ever before. Blockchain technology and Web3 are at … Read more
All of Microsoft’s MacBook Air-beating benchmarks
Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge Microsoft is on a mission to take down the MacBook Air with its new range of Copilot Plus PCs. It’s so confident it has finally got Windows on Arm right that it spent an entire day pitting its new Surface Laptop against the MacBook Air at its headquarters … Read more
Singapore Bank DBS Says It Isn’t an Ethereum Whale
“In relation to the post, DBS does not have this position on our books,” a bank spokesperson told Decrypt in an email.
Former Priceline execs debut Plannin, a booking platform that uses travel influencers to help plan trips
With Plannin, creators can tell their audience about their latest trip, which hotels they liked and post photos of their travels. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Block to the Future: DeLorean Making Car Reservations Tradeable On-Chain With MoonPay
DeLorean is taking another swing at blockchain tech, teaming with MoonPay’s Otherlife agency to launch a new marketplace later this year.
Fintech startup Forward grabs $16M to take on Stripe, lead future of integrated payments
It’s a lofty goal to take on legacy payments infrastructure, however, Forward’s model has an advantage by shifting the economics back to SaaS companies. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Redpanda acquires Benthos to expand its end-to-end streaming data platform
Redpanda has already integrated Benthos into its own service and has made it the core technology of its new Redpanda Connect service. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Amazon is rolling out AI voice search to Fire TV devices
Amazon is rolling out its AI voice search feature to Alexa, which lets it answer open-ended questions about content. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Robinhood rolls out crypto API for US traders
Robinhood Crypto vice president Johann Kerbrat said that the API allows developers to build custom tools for crypto trading.
Alexa’s Fire TV search has a new AI, but it needs some work
The new AI-powered search from Amazon for Fire TVs lets Alexa help you more easily find what you want to watch. | Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge Navigating the sheer volume of streaming content available today can be a full-time job. Recommendations from friends, blog posts, and those TikToks of movies I haven’t … Read more
Netflix is making an animated Minecraft show
Minecraft. | Image: Mojang Fifteen years after the game first launched, Minecraft is getting a new animated series on Netflix. The streamer announced that it’s making a show that will “feature an original story with new characters, showing the world of Minecraft in a new light.” No other details were announced, but the production is … Read more
Com2uS’s ‘Summoner’s War’ and ‘Walking Dead’ Make Their Debut on the Oasys Network
Com2uS Group has partnered with Oasys to introduce XPLA Verse, a new layer 2 blockchain designed specifically for gaming. XPLA Verse operates atop Oasys’ game-centric blockchain platform, positioning itself as a player in the evolving landscape of Web3 gaming. The rollout includes notable titles from Com2uS Group’s catalog. “Summoners War: Chronicle,” an action RPG that … Read more
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Logitech’s best gaming mouse is on sale for its best price to date
The G Pro X Superlight 2 certainly isn’t cheap, but few mice are as well suited for tournament play. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge When we updated our guide to the best gaming mice last year, we had no idea Logitech would be rolling out the G Pro X Superlight 2 shortly … Read more
Nigerian crypto community raises alarm over Davido meme token
Davido has remained silent amid criticism about pump-and-dump schemes and regulatory scrutiny.
Financial institutions face rising threat from sophisticated AI fraud
Many financial institutions are struggling to keep up with the rising sophistication of AI-driven fraud, creating a critical need for enhanced detection and prevention methods.
El Salvador’s Latest Push to Encourage Bitcoin Adoption
El Salvador has courted Bitcoin firms and crypto-curious nations in recent weeks, as it renews its push for Bitcoin adoption.
Sony leak allows Destiny 2 players to access The Final Shape expansion early
Image: Bungie Bungie’s highly anticipated Destiny 2: The Final Shape expansion isn’t due to launch until June 4th, but a number of players have been able to get access to the game this morning. Posters on Reddit and in Discord servers have been sharing images and video of gameplay of The Final Shape, which was … Read more
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Ether Put-Call Ratio Hits One-Year High, Hints at Bullish Bias Despite Pause in Rally
The uptick signals a bullish outlook, according to Wintermute.
Matter Labs files for 'ZK' trademark, industry demands withdrawal
The attempt to trademark ZK-proofs is like a “baker trying to impose a blanket patent on bread,” according to StarkWare’s CEO.