Month: August 2024
NY Judge Rejects SEC’s Efforts to Stymie Tron’s Arguments in Ongoing Securities Suit
A New York judge has rejected a request from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to force a pre-trial conference or to require the filing of an additional response in its ongoing securities fraud lawsuit against the Tron Foundation and founder Justin Sun.
Ethical Considerations of Hiring Fairly in the Age of AI & Algorithms
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to infiltrate numerous sectors, and recruitment is no exception. Once a realm dominated by human intuition, the hiring process has become increasingly reliant on algorithms to streamline candidate selection [1]. Underlying this shift is a well-intended desire for efficiency and objectivity, but it naturally creates ethical complexities too. Candidates, especially in … Read more
Procreate App Takes Stand Against Generative AI, Shunning Adobe’s Approach
The CEO of the popular art app for iPad didn’t mince words, but the anti-AI stance could also be a shrewd political move, Decrypt was told.
Anova will start charging a subscription fee for its sous vide companion app
Starting on August 21st, 2024, new Anova customers will have to pay a yearly or monthly fee to use the companion app. | Image: Anova Starting on August 21st, 2024, Anova will be introducing a subscription fee for new users of its sous vide cookers who want to take advantage of additional features available through … Read more
Turtle Beach’s new Stealth 700 gaming headset has two USB dongles
Image: Turtle Beach Turtle Beach’s redesigned Stealth 700 Gen 3 wireless gaming headset is redefining #donglelife by including two USB transmitters, allowing it to quick-switch across consoles and PC / Steam Deck at the push of a button once it launches September 22nd — with preorders available now for $199.99. This isn’t the first headset … Read more
The Winamp Era
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Bitcoin fund inflows offset largest SOL outflows on record: CoinShares
According to CoinShares’ weekly report, year-to-date flows for all digital asset investment vehicles topped $22 billion in August.
Bitcoin pinned below $60K — Is BTC consolidating or preparing for more downside?
Institutional spot Bitcoin ETF outflows and lowered Bitcoin miner profitability could be driving the current price drop
Synchronization of bowhead whales
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Today is your last chance to save on Paramount Plus before its next price hike
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Starting tomorrow, August 20th, Paramount Plus’ latest price hike will go into effect, meaning today is your last day to subscribe at the current rate before prices increase on several plans. Right now, new customers can still lock in a subscription to Paramount Plus Essential for $5.99 a … Read more
Could Trump’s AI-generated Taylor Swift endorsement be illegal?
On Sunday, former President Donald Trump posted a collection of memes on Truth Social — the platform owned by his media company — that make it seem like Taylor Swift and her fans are coming out in support of his candidacy. But as new legislation takes effect, these images could have deeper implications about the … Read more
Shaquille O’Neal Can’t Dodge Solana NFT Lawsuit, Court Says
Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal’s NFT project Astrals is subject to a class action lawsuit, which was only partially dismissed on Friday.
Lenticular Clock
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Swarmbotics founders grew ‘obsessed with robot swarms’ and now plan to bring them to the battlefield
Few truly autonomous systems are deployed on the battlefield, but one startup is looking to change that with robotic systems that use cooperative behavior to boost troops’ intelligence and tactical advantage. Those systems are called “swarms,” and they’re basically collections of autonomous robots that can coordinate their actions. Swarm robotics have been the stuff of … Read more
Solana ETPs see $39M outflow — Is the SOL price top in?
CoinShares data shows Solana investment products registering a $39 million outflow, while Bitcoin investment products saw modest inflows.
The dark secret of Swift optionals
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Judge sets Oct 2025 trial for brothers allegedly behind $25M exploit
Shortly after their arrest in May, Anton and James Peraire-Bueno were released on $250,000 bonds until the conclusion of their criminal case.
Dubai court recognizes crypto as valid salary payment: Law Decoded
Dubai’s latest ruling marks a significant shift in the legal acceptance of cryptocurrencies, aligning the UAE with global trends in digital finance.
‘Ragnarok: Monster World’ Beta Launches on Ethereum Network Ronin—Here’s How to Play
Mobile tower defense game Ragnarok: Monster World is now available to play in beta on iOS and Android—but only for one week.