Space Age Lego: These Bricks Are Made From Meteorite Dust
The ESA used 3D printers to make Lego bricks from meteorite dust to test the material for potential Moon bases.
Month: July 2024
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Gifting on-demand startup Afloat goes nationwide
Afloat, a gift delivery app that lets you shop from local stores and have gifts delivered to a loved one on the same day, is now available across the U.S. The startup announced on Monday that it is rolling out its service nationwide after previously only being available in select cities, including Atlanta, Dallas, Charleston, Fort … Read more
Coinbase will custody digital assets for US Marshals Service
The crypto exchange said the federal agency had selected its institutional investing arm “to provide custody and advanced trading services” for large-cap digital assets.
Elgato’s new Stream Deck is on sale for the first time and $15 off
The Stream Deck Neo comes in a simple and clean white color. | Image: Elgato Last week saw healthy savings on Elgato’s jumbo Stream Deck XL macro pad controller for serious Twitch streamers and power users, but today’s best deal is a chance for us normies to feast. That’s because the recently launched Elgato Stream … Read more
Trump is ‘absolutely’ immune for ‘official acts’ on Jan 6th, SCOTUS rules
Photo: Getty Images The Supreme Court ruled that presidents are “absolutely” immune from criminal prosecution when their actions involve allegedly official acts while they were in office. Former presidents also have a “presumption of immunity” for their official acts while in office — but, the court ruled, there is no immunity for “unofficial acts.” The … Read more
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The #OptOut Writing Contest is Back: Enter Now and Compete for $6000 in Prizes
After a brief hiatus, the #OptOut writing contest, which kicked off earlier this year, is back. We’ll get into the details shortly. First, a quick reminder of why #OptOut was launched in the firstplace: n n The #OptOut Writing Contest, presented by Ãut Labs and HackerNoon, is dedicated to Web3 hacktivists who champion true decentralization. … Read more
Understanding IP Geolocation: Its Benefits and Challenges
Image credits: Unsplash To define IP geolocation it’s important to understand that, when connected to the internet, your location is often available to businesses and marketers. This technology can be used on almost any device that connects to the internet. How IP Geolocation Works Utilizing this location option requires multiple data sources and the use … Read more
Drive brand impact with a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt
Exciting news for tech enthusiasts and innovators! TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is just around the corner, and we have an incredible opportunity for you to elevate your brand’s visibility. How? By hosting your own Side Event at the most anticipated tech gathering of the year! Why host a Side Event? Imagine being at the helm of … Read more
Circle Snags First Stablecoin License Under EU’s New MiCA Crypto Rules
Circle Mint France will issue the euro-denominated EURC stablecoin and USDC in the European Union in compliance with MiCA.
Supreme Court rules in major internet speech cases
Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos via Getty Images On Monday, the Supreme Court issued its decision in two consequential cases about the future of speech on the internet. The Supreme Court vacated the appeals court decisions in Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton, ruling that neither court adequately analyze whether … Read more
A major SmartThings update brings support for appliances, robot vacuums, and more through Matter
Samsung is bringing Matter 1.2 to its SmartThings smart home platform. | Image: Samsung SmartThings Samsung SmartThings looks set to become the first major smart home platform to fully support Matter 1.2. According to a press release, the SmartThings platform now works with Matter 1.2, so manufacturers and developers can start integrating their compatible devices … Read more
Worldcoin: Unlocking the future of digital identity with proof of personhood
This episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph explores how Worldcoin is pioneering the future of digital identity through its innovative use of biometric orbs and the revolutionary proof of personhood concept.
Biden’s Blunder Ignites Trading Frenzy on Polymarket
Odds that the president will drop out of the race surged as high as 50% after the debate before leveling off at 40% on the crypto-based prediction market.
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Meta changes its label from ‘Made with AI’ to ‘AI info’ to indicate use of AI in photos
After Meta started tagging photos with a “Made with AI” label in May, photographers complained that the social networking company had been applying labels to real photos where they had used some basic editing tools. Because of the user feedback and general confusion around what level of AI is used in a photo, the company … Read more
How Big Green Egg is inviting zoomers to the cult of kamado cooking
Photo illustration by The Verge / Photo: Big Green Egg Fire is literally the oldest tech in the world, but grilling is a very modern business. Continue reading…
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: NEAR and AVAX Lead
Over the weekend, NEAR and AVAX lead the CoinDesk 20 with only one asset posting a loss.
Robinhood snaps up Pluto to add AI tools to its investing app
Investment app Robinhood is adding more AI features for investors with its acquisition of AI-powered research platform Pluto Capital, Inc., announced on Monday. The company says that Pluto will allow Robinhood to add tools for quicker identification of trends and investment opportunities, help guide users with their investment strategies, and offer real-time portfolio optimization. Pluto … Read more
WhatsApp and Signal survive EU chat control bill — For now
EU legislators have dropped plans to scan messaging apps, but privacy advocates can’t celebrate just yet.