Celestia on pace to surpass Ethereum in data storage — Research
Celestia has been steadily winning market share in data storage from Ethereum since May.
Month: August 2024
Celestia on pace to surpass Ethereum in data storage — Research
Celestia has been steadily winning market share in data storage from Ethereum since May.
Google is expanding ‘school time’ to phones and tablets
Image: Google Google will soon let parents limit the functionality of their child’s phone or tablet while at school. The company announced on Thursday that it’s expanding its “School time” feature to select Android phones, tablets, and Samsung Galaxy Watches over the next year. The company first rolled out School time on its Fitbit Ace … Read more
Kamala Harris Presidential Odds Hit Record High on Polymarket
The presumptive Democratic nominee has a 45% chance of securing the White House, according to the crypto prediction market.
The Ford Maverick adds AWD to its hybrid lineup
The 2025 Ford Maverick Lariat in green. | Image: Ford Ford updated its midsize Maverick truck lineup for 2025, including new looks, updated infotainment, and — by popular demand — a hybrid all-wheel-drive option. The hybrid Maverick originally only came with front-wheel drive, so you previously had to opt for the gas-only version if you … Read more
CleanSpark's mining expansion continues with Wyoming facilities
The US miner is now the second-largest by market cap, after flipping Riot Platforms.
FOMO HOUR 170 – BITCOIN FALLS BELOW 65K
BTC ETFs: +0m, ETH ETFs: -$77m. Crypto falls after Fed, Trump speech & Iran threats. Mt. Gox still has $2.1bn BTC after distributions. Lummis introduces bill to buy 1m BTC. Large BTC holders bought $5.4bn in July. Tether makes $1.3bn profit in Q2. DeFi loans hit 2022 levels. Base sees 80% of active Uniswap traders. … Read more
Two Memorable Dates in Seismology: Discussion
:::info Authors: (1) Anatol Guglielmi, Schmidt Institute of Physics of the Earth, Russian Academy of Sciences; (2) Boris Klain, Borok Geophysical Observatory of Schmidt Institute of Physics of the Earth, Russian Academy of Sciences; (3) Alexey Zavyalov, Schmidt Institute of Physics of the Earth, Russian Academy of Sciences; (4) Oleg Zotov, Schmidt Institute of Physics … Read more
Microsoft now lists OpenAI as a competitor in AI and search
Microsoft has a long and tangled history with OpenAI, having invested a reported $13 billion in the ChatGPT maker as part of a long term partnership. As part of the deal, Microsoft runs OpenAI’s models across its enterprise and consumer products, and is OpenAI’s exclusive cloud provider. However, the tech giant called the startup a … Read more
A watchdog for corporate climate commitments is cracking down on carbon credits
A dirt road leads to a forest clearance concession in Mayumba, Gabon. | Photo: Getty Images A major watchdog for corporate sustainability is warning that carbon offset credits are a risky tactic for tackling climate change. The nonprofit organization had faced pressure to soften its stance on carbon credits, which many companies promote as a … Read more
Is C99 Turing-Complete?
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Montenegro Appellate Court upholds Do Kwon extradition to South Korea
Since 2023, the decision to send the Terraform co-founder to South Korea or the United States has been contested in Montenegrin courts.
Don Lemon sues Elon Musk and X for canceling his talk show
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo by STR / NurPhoto, Getty Images Don Lemon is suing Elon Musk and X over the abrupt cancellation of his deal with the social media platform, alleging fraud, negligent misrepresentation, misappropriation of his name and likeness, and breach of express contract. Lemon’s show was canned in March … Read more
EU Regulator Details How It Classifies Unlawful Overseas Businesses Under MiCA
The European Securities and Markets Authority released an opinion report to aid firms that may do business with overseas firms in order to prevent them breaching the rules on Wednesday.
US, UK accelerate quantum computing programs after China breakthrough
China’s room-temperature time crystals could radically affect the timeline for the arrival of useful quantum computers.
XP.GG Gaming Platform Launches with Universal Battle Pass
Melbourne, Australia, 1st August 2024, GamingWire
Sequoia-backed Knowde raises Series C at a valuation cut
The San Jose-based startup raised $60 million in a round that values it lower than the $500 million valuation it garnered in its most recent round, according to multiple sources. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Arbitrum-based DuelNow receives $11M funding as Web3 betting heats up
DuelNow is the latest in a string of Web3 gambling venture deals amid surging activity on Polymarket.
How to become a global citizen, with or without crypto — Nomad Capitalist
International migration may spike in the future due to geopolitical instability, financial collapse or changes to the climate.
Building Multimodal Generative AI Systems: Architecture, Refinement, and Enhancement
Generative AI systems are AI systems capable of multimodal processing, content creation, and decision-making. They are equipped with data sources and specialized tools, communicating within the system through a module for information retrieval and storage. The current stage of Generative AI is good at content creation and audio and visual analysis (e.g. GPT4v). Generative AI … Read more
The Nature of Consciousness
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The Open Web – What It Is and Why You Should Care?
The “Open Web” concept isn’t new, but it’s seeing a lot of recent traction. This is especially true within the circles of Web3 enthusiasts and crypto investors. One of the main reasons for this is security and inequity with everything from finance to social media. But what exactly does it mean, and why should anyone … Read more
$230M Vanishes, so Does Trust: WazirX’s Masterclass in Mismanagement
In the chaotic aftermath of WazirX’s $230 million hack, the proposed “Withdrawal Management Programme” feels more like a desperate bid to save the ship than a lifeboat for its users. As a passionate advocate for blockchain and community-first approaches, I must voice my concern: this isn’t the way to treat your users, WazirX. According to … Read more