Month: June 2024
Shibarium dev issues warning on fake TREAT token
A notable Shibarium team member stressed that while the token cannot be taken down from exchanges, traders should exercise best practices.
Bitcoin ETFs Resume Inflow Winning Streak; BlackRock’s IBIT Crosses $20B in AUM
The U.S.-based spot bitcoin ETFs yesterday made it 15-consecutive sessions of net inflows, with the latest rush of money combing with a rally in the price of {{BTC}} to send BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Fund (IBIT) to more than $20 billion in assets under management for the first time.
Meta is fixing three of the Quest 3’s biggest lingering annoyances
Photo: David Pierce The single biggest reason to buy a Meta Quest 3 over its predecessors is how it lets you bring the real world into view — but the VR headset’s still weird about your real-life hands, distorting the world around them. I always mess up the all-important “look at your palm and pinch … Read more
ChainGPT Pad Launches $COOKIE To Introduce MarketingFi
DOVER, DE, USA, June 4th, 2024 — ChainGPT, the AI-powered Web3 infrastructure providing a diverse suite of tools and services, exclusively launches the latest IDO – $COOKIE. Through a partnership between Cookie DAO and Cookie3 and their common vision of MarketingFi unlocking the fair value exchange and re-distribution in web3 and beyond, $COOKIE has entered … Read more
Mozilla Builders Accelerator 2024
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Streamline custom model creation and deployment for Amazon Bedrock with Provisioned Throughput using Terraform
As customers seek to incorporate their corpus of knowledge into their generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications, or to build domain-specific models, their data science teams often want to conduct A/B testing and have repeatable experiments. In this post, we discuss a solution that uses infrastructure as code (IaC) to define the process of retrieving and … Read more
Managing Architectural Tech Debt
When I think about technical debt, I still remember the first application I created that made me realize the consequences of an unsuitable architecture. It happened back in the late 1990s, when I was first getting started as a consultant. The client had requested use of the Lotus Notes platform to build a procurement system for their … Read more
How to Get Started Harnessing the Power of AI: Aligning Business Needs with the Right Solutions
By Ben Xiang, SVP, Product & Engineering, Veritone Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly Large Language Models (LLMs), has emerged as a transformative force in business technology. However, the true value of these advanced AI tools lies in their strategic application to address specific business needs. The first–and critically important–step for businesses is to effectively evaluate their … Read more
Superposition: Pioneering High Fidelity DeFi on Extremely Performative Blockchains
By Alex Hoffman, Head of Ecosystem, Superposition Opportunity Let’s talk about the exciting new generation of highly performant, optimally parallelized blockchains that are changing the game. Latest layer 1 and layer 2 technology introduces high throughput solutions that push the boundaries of on-chain execution speed. These infrastructures are laying the groundwork for High Fidelity DeFi, … Read more
World of Dypians Triumphs in BNB Chain DAU Incentive Program, Secures $60,000 in BNB
In a significant achievement for the gaming industry, World of Dypians (WOD), an innovative MMORPG, has clinched the top spot in the prestigious BNB Chain DAU Incentive Program, earning $60,000 in BNB. This victory brings a substantial financial reward and solidifies WOD’s position as a key player in BNB Chain’s expanding ecosystem. The BNB Chain … Read more
Digital Holdings Group Champions Renewable Energy In Bitcoin Mining Sector
As global awareness of environmental impact intensifies, industries across the board are being called upon to adopt sustainable practices. The cryptocurrency sector, particularly Bitcoin mining, has come under fire for its excessive energy consumption, which is often powered by fossil fuels. In a bold move to address these concerns, Digital Holdings Group is setting a … Read more
A new Google Maps layer shows public restrooms in NYC
Image: Google There’s no elegant way to say this: going to the bathroom in New York is a nightmare. Public restrooms in the city are hard to find and are often either out of order or require you to buy something at a store or café to be able to use. The problem is so … Read more
Bitcoin Price Hits $71,000 as Meme Coins ORDI, DOG, and PUPS Surge
Runes token DOG and BRC-20 token PUPS have more than doubled in price this week as Bitcoin continues climbing.
FTX reaches $200M settlement with IRS on tax bill
The agreement, which is subject to a court approval, resolves a major hurdle for FTX bankruptcy process.
A look at LoanSnap’s troubles and which neobanks are having a moment
Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week, we’re looking at LoanSnap’s woes, Nubank’s and Monzo’s positive milestones, a plethora of fintech fundraises and more! To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important fintech stories delivered to your inbox every Tuesday at 7:00 a.m. PT, subscribe here. The big story AI mortgage startup LoanSnap is … Read more
Databricks acquires Tabular to build a common data lakehouse standard
Databricks, the analytics and AI giant, has acquired data management company Tabular for an undisclosed sum. (CNBC reports that Databricks payed over $1 billion.) According to Tabular co-founder Ryan Blue, he and Tabular’s other two co-founders, Daniel Weeks and Jason Reid, will be joining Databricks in some capacity. There, they’ll work to unify Tabular’s and … Read more
Former OpenAI employees say whistleblower protection on AI safety is not enough
Illustration: The Verge Several former OpenAI employees warned in an open letter that advanced AI companies like OpenAI stifle criticism and oversight, especially as concerns over AI safety have increased in the past few months. The open letter, signed by 13 former OpenAI employees (six of whom chose to remain anonymous) and endorsed by “Godfather … Read more
Boost productivity with video conferencing transcripts and summaries with the Amazon Chime SDK Meeting Summarizer solution
Businesses today heavily rely on video conferencing platforms for effective communication, collaboration, and decision-making. However, despite the convenience these platforms offer, there are persistent challenges in seamlessly integrating them into existing workflows. One of the major pain points is the lack of comprehensive tools to automate the process of joining meetings, recording discussions, and extracting … Read more
Japanese blockchain Astar proposes $38M token burn
The tokens were initially reserved for a parachain slot on Polkadot but have since fallen out of use.
You May Not Like It, but Casey Rodarmor Proves Bitcoin Is Permissionless
The creator of the Ordinals and Runes protocols discussed his motivations on stage at Consensus 2024.
Kubernetes Debugging Nightmare? Don’t Sweat It! Here’s How to Fix It
Debugging application issues in a Kubernetes cluster can often feel like navigating a labyrinth. Containers are ephemeral by design, and intended to be immutable once deployed. This presents a unique challenge when something goes wrong and we need to dig into the issue. Before diving into the debugging tools and techniques, it’s essential to grasp … Read more
Worldcoin faces pivotal EU privacy decision within weeks
The next few weeks could be pivotal for Worldcoin, the controversial eyeball-scanning crypto venture co-founded by OpenAI’s Sam Altman, whose operations remain almost entirely shuttered in the European Union following a series of privacy complaints — including in France, Germany, Portugal and Spain. The only EU market where Worldcoin is still scanning eyeballs according to … Read more
ChatGPT Down After OpenAI Expands GPT-4o Access to Free Users
Popular AI chatbot ChatGPT is experiencing an outage, leaving users searching for alternatives. Here are some options to explore.