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Month: August 2024
Upland’s Marketing Strategy Takes TikTok by Storm
In Web3 space, where blockchain technology promises to revolutionize everything from finance to entertainment, a common complaint is that Web3 marketing teams lack the expertise to execute effective Web2 marketing campaigns. This often results in an inability to reach and onboard the masses into the Web3 ecosystem. However, one company is breaking that mold and … Read more
Solana Hits All-Time High Against Ether, Outperforms Bitcoin in Crypto Rebound
Solana and its ecosystem tokens look attractive compared to other altcoins and is a “clear option if looking for longs” after the market turmoil, a K33 Research analyst said.
The Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch now lets kids buy stuff
Fitbit’s rolling out Tap to Pay in time for the new school year. | Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge It’s officially back-to-school season, so Fitbit’s updating its kids-focused Ace LTE smartwatch with some helpful features for parents and children. Namely, it’s adding a Tap to Pay feature, launching two new games, and later … Read more
Solana hits new all-time high against Ethereum, but is $200 SOL price within reach?
Solana price could rally to $200 if SOL manages to flip $148 into a support level, technical analysis suggests.
Elgato’s desk-friendly Stream Deck Neo is matching its lowest price to date
Elgato’s Stream Deck Neo is designed to be accessible to everybody, not just streamers. | Image: Elgato Here at The Verge, we’re big Stream Deck fans. However, Elgato’s programmable macro controllers can be pricey, with the Stream Deck XL and Deck Plus retailing for $249.99 and $199.99, respectively. If you want something more affordable for … Read more
Metaplanet Is Raising $68 Million, Says Most of It Will Be Used to Buy More Bitcoin
Nearly $59 million of the raised funds have already been earmarked for adding more Bitcoin to the company’s treasury.
Crypto PAC Fairshake Claims Another Win Against Elizabeth Warren Ally With Bush Loss
The Missouri primary defeat of Rep. Cori Bush marks the latest example of the industry’s millions opposing candidates favored by Warren, with whom the sector is waging open warfare.
Bandana lands new investment to help hourly wage workers find good jobs
Most startups are looking to solve a problem inside a business, but Bandana, a New York City-based startup has a different goal. It wants to help people at the lower end of the wage scale find better jobs with higher wages and good benefits, all while being closer to home to reduce commuting time. Today, … Read more
DePIN Data Verification: A Challenge With no Silver Bullets
If the DePIN’s whole product is data, then spoofing makes its datasets less valuable. Here’s how to address false data, according to Leonard Dorlöchter, co-founder of peaq.
Damn Near Every Digital Service is Ripping You Off to Float Free-riders
Hackers, if you have any doubt that we live in the idiocracy timeline, let us cogitate here on the economic absurdity that almost every digital service or good offered in the current year has a free version and then starts at about $10 a month or $100 a year. Years ago, I paid $2 for lifetime access to the premium … Read more
Smart Contract Templates: Foundations, Design and Research – Enforceability
:::info Authors: (1) Christopher D. Clack, Centre for Blockchain Technologies, Department of Computer Science, University College London; (2) Vikram A. Bakshi, Investment Bank CTO Office, Barclays; (3) Lee Braine, Investment Bank CTO Office, Barclays. ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Foundations and 2.1 Terminology — “smart contracts” 2.2 Automation 2.3 Enforceability 2.4 … Read more
Using Loaded Fire TV Sticks: What are the Risks, Ethics & Legalities
In this digital day and age, streaming is the go-to method for consuming entertainment. Devices like Amazon Fire TV Sticks have revolutionized how we watch TV shows, movies, and live sports. However, with this convenience comes a dark side: the proliferation of “loaded” or “fully loaded” Fire TV Sticks. The modified FireSticks promise access to … Read more
Buh-Bye Webpack and Node.js, Hello Rails and Import Maps
I enjoy spending time learning new technologies. However, often the biggest drawback of working with new technologies are the inevitable pain points that come with early adoption. I saw this quite a bit when I was getting up to speed with Web3 in “How to Transition from Full-Stack Developer to Web3 Pioneer in 2022.” As … Read more
The Power of Influencer Advocacy in the Fashion Industry
Influencer advocacy has never lost its power. The popularity of social media and the development of digital platforms transformed how we consume fashion and how brands connect with consumers. A forecast conducted by The Business Research Company shows the fashion influencer marketing market should grow from $4.55 billion in 2023 to $6.17 billion in 2024. … Read more
The Economic Ripple Effect of Broadband Investments
:::info Authors: (1) Matthew Sprintson (2) Edward Oughton ::: Table of Links Abstract and Introduction 2. Literature Review 2.1 Reviewing Broadband Infrastructure’s Impact on the Economy 2.2 Previous Research into IO Modeling of Broadband Investment 2.3 Context of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act through Previous Research 3. Methods and 3.1 Leontief Input-Output (IO) Modeling 3.2 Ghosh … Read more
The Pesticide Industry’s Toxic Lobby
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Roku will launch a free 24/7 sports channel
Image: Roku Roku is preparing to launch a new 24/7 sports channel across its devices, apps, and on its website. Starting on August 12th, the new Roku Sports Channel will start showing sports-themed content that includes live events and original content. Joe Franzetta, who heads Roku’s sports division, describes the channel as a “curated always-on … Read more
House of the Dragon’s second season was about the quiet moments that shape history
Image: HBO House of the Dragon ended its second season with a reminder that this is all just one part of a much larger story. Continue reading…
BTC price eyes $58K CME gap as analysis flags 2 Bitcoin 'death crosses'
Bitcoin faces issues with liquidity despite an admirable comeback from six-month lows — can BTC price upside last?
Gear Acquisition Syndrome
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Ethereum Entities Largely Complied With Tornado Cash Sanctions, NY Fed Paper Says
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York published a report Wednesday morning assessing the effect sanctions had on Tornado Cash.
Bitcoin Ordinals Bounce Back After Turbulent Start to the Month
Hype for Ordinals has died down in recent months but they’ve bounced back, following a global market wobble.
UK Regulator FCA Has Issued Over 1K Warnings to Crypto Firms Since October
The FCA’s actions have led to the removal of 48 apps from U.K. app stores, Lucy Castledine, the regulator’s director of consumer investments, said in an interview.
Intel Stuns Employees By Cutting Free Office Fruit (And Staff)
Intel caused quite a stir this past week after it announced that it would be letting go of thousands of employees as part of a broader cost-cutting plan to save billions in dollars. Joining the staff members on the chopping block: office fruit. In a town hall announcing the layoffs, the company said it would … Read more