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Month: August 2024
Young crypto voter affiliation in US swing states split equally — Coinbase
According to research commissioned by Coinbase, roughly 40% of young crypto holders in crucial swing states identify as Democrats — the same percentage as Republicans.
You’ll need to teach this $16,000 humanoid robot how to make breakfast
Unitree’s G1 humanoid robot can fold down for storage and transport but weighs as much as a small child. | Image: Unitree Robotics Robots capable of performing human-like tasks have so far been relegated to laboratories, factories, and captivating YouTube demos. But Unitree is readying its G1 humanoid robot for mass production with a $16,000 … Read more
AI: How ChatGPT and Big Tech are Shaping the Future of Artificial Intelligence
ChatGPT gained mainstream popularity in 2023 and changed how Big Tech companies approached artificial intelligence (AI). This marked a major turning point in the AI Wars, a race between leading tech companies to develop the most advanced AI technology. While AI has been studied and developed for decades, Large Language Models (LLMs) have managed to … Read more
Cohere Rerank 3 Nimble now generally available on Amazon SageMaker JumpStart
The Cohere Rerank 3 Nimble foundation model (FM) is now generally available in Amazon SageMaker JumpStart. This model is the newest FM in Cohere’s Rerank model series, built to enhance enterprise search and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) systems. In this post, we discuss the benefits and capabilities of this new model with some examples. Overview … Read more
From a $2.5 million hyper car to a Spanish track-ready EV, here were the most interesting EVs at Monterey Car Week
Historic vehicles, flowing champagne and fashion have dominated the events at Monterey Car Week for decades now. But a change is afoot: EVs, tech-centric vehicles, startups and a heavy dose of Silicon Valley’s software developers and founders added to the scenery this year. Even the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance seemed more youthful and modern — … Read more
Tokenized RWAs are ’a $30 trillion opportunity’ — Polygon exec
High-net-worth individuals and private equity funds will drive adoption, said Colin Butler.
Hedge Bitcoin Exposure by Shorting Altcoins During Murky Market, Says Analyst
“Even though we’re cautious about Bitcoin’s upside potential in the short term, this hedging strategy remains promising,” the firm wrote.
Solana Funds Mark Record Losses While Bitcoin ETFs Gain
Investors pulled $39 million from Solana-based funds last week, said CoinShares, setting a record while Bitcoin ETFs rebounded slightly.
Meet the Market Makers Behind the Memecoin Revolution
Meme coins have been one of the leading narratives of crypto in 2024, much to the chagrin of many serious pundits in digital investing. Although a constant stream of new launches, minting, white list, and airdrop events gives the casual observer the impression that memecoin projects are multitudinous, it’s hard to lock down an exact … Read more
Crypto voters could cost Harris the US election, warns SkyBridge founder
According to Anthony Scaramucci, crypto voters could swing the elections in favor of pro-crypto candidate Donald Trump.
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Why DePIN Is Taking Off Now
DePIN has existed for a few market cycles, with early successes in digital infrastructure networks like Helium and Golem. Now, half a decade later, it is taking off, as seen by a surge in product launches and new DePIN-dedicated funds. Outlier Ventures’ Jasper De Maere, asks: Why now?
Bitwise enters European market with acquisition of ETC Group
The acquisition adds nine European-listed crypto ETPs to Bitwise’s portfolio and raises its assets under management to over $4.5 billion.
Final Fantasy XVI launches on PC in September
Image: Square Enix Square Enix has finally shared a release date for the PC version of Final Fantasy XVI: September 17th, 2024. The single-player RPG first launched on PS5 in June 2023, with two DLC chapters following in December (Echoes of the Fallen) and April (The Rising Tide). You can now preorder Final Fantasy XVI … Read more
Attracting Investors in Emerging Tech & Web3: How to Market Effectively Without Soliciting
Promoting your Web3, blockchain, or emerging tech company to potential investors demands a careful balance, especially when navigating the legalities surrounding solicitation. In the context of these cutting-edge industries, solicitation refers to the act of directly urging someone to invest in your offerings. However, in this space, even seemingly innocent claims about your technology can … Read more
Are Prediction Markets Digital Democracy in Action? Alain Roberto Berwa Thinks So
Democracy is a word that people like to throw around. Politics. Lifestyle. Even blockchain. If you ask 100 people to define it, you’ll likely get 100 different answers. So what is it, really? And how can it be defined in certain contexts – specifically in blockchain? Imagine a world where everyone has a voice, and … Read more
iCopify.com: The Scam Factory for Paid Links with Faked SEO Metrics
Alright, here’s the latest outrage: iCopify.com, a so-called outreach link-building service, is now in the hot seat for allegedly peddling a slew of scammy practices. The company is accused of promoting manipulated SEO metrics that trick website owners into shelling out cash for links that supposedly boost their search engine visibility. So, what’s the deal? … Read more
Discover the AI That’s Revolutionizing Prompt Engineering
Hey there! I’m excited to dive into an exciting topic today — how AI can help us create more effective prompts. Did you know that AI-generated prompts can be 30% more effective than those crafted by humans? Let’s explore how we can harness this power to simplify prompt engineering and make our interactions with AI … Read more
VAUL3 Announces the Launch of Its P2P Smart Saving Ecosystem and $VAUL3 Token Presale
VAUL3 proudly unveils its innovative peer-to-peer (P2P) smart saving ecosystem, a platform designed to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the rapidly evolving decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape. As financial markets continue to adapt to the digital age, VAUL3 is poised to lead this transformation with a mission to democratize financial growth, empowering users to … Read more
Sophiaverse, Lendfinity, TruMarket Secure ICP Grants For Blockchain Growth
19th August, Lisbon, Portugal: The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) ecosystem continues to gain momentum, boosted by a series of grants aimed at driving innovation within their networks. The ICP 2Grants Program is designed to support developers, entrepreneurs, and visionaries in creating projects that push the boundaries of decentralised technology. With a focus on promoting the … Read more
GM reportedly cuts 1,000 jobs in its software and services division
Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge GM is laying off 1,000 salaried employees in its global workforce on Monday, CNBC reported today. The cuts will affect the automaker’s software and services division, including about 600 employees working at GM’s tech campus near Detroit. In an email to The Verge, GM spokesperson Kevin Kelly said that … Read more
BuT, BuT, BuT aUtH iS HaaRrRrRrRrRd
No, it’s not. It’s boring, red-tapey, a solved problem… but don’t call it hard as a blanket statement. I’m “I’ve used MD5 to hash passwords in PHP” years old. Sure, it was a horrible idea, even back in 2012. But, back then, I don’t remember considering auth “hard.” It was a pretty straightforward ordeal by itself … Read more
The Noonification: The Architecture of Life (8/19/2024)
How are you, hacker? 🪐What’s happening in tech this week: The Noonification by HackerNoon has got you covered with fresh content from our top 5 stories of the day, every day at noon your local time! Set email preference here. ## Make Masterpiece Pet Portraits with ComfyUI By @hacker5029997 [ 5 Min read ] Create … Read more
The ninth-gen iPad nears fire-sale territory with a drop to $199
The sun continues setting on the Touch ID home button for iPads. | Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge Never say never. I know, but I’m not sure if Apple’s ninth-gen iPad is going to get any cheaper than this before it’s outright gone. That’s because, after dropping to consecutive all-time lows of $229 … Read more
Harris Leads Trump on Polymarket as DNC Begins, but They Got Tied Earlier Amid Volatility
Plus, bettors see RFK dropping out by November without a Trump endorsement, and China’s ‘bitcoin ban’ is more complicated than what Justin Sun thinks.
This app lets you help scientists find new black holes
Image: NASA Scientists from the Dutch Black Hole Consortium are on a mission to find novel black holes. But the task is a monumental one, as the light from the genesis of a black hole fades quickly, so they’re asking ordinary folks to pore over pictures of possible candidates using an app called Black Hole … Read more