Starknet is ditching off-chain polling, and it will make tokens count
Starknet is set to hold its first on-chain vote on Sept. 10. Hopefully, it will set a precedent for protocols to follow going forward.
Month: September 2024
Clean Code for Python – Stop Writing Bad Code
Are you tired of writing messy and unorganized code that leads to frustration and bugs? You can transform your code from a confusing mess into something crystal clear with a few simple changes. In this article, we’ll explore key principles from the book “Clean Code” by Robert C. Martin, also known as Uncle Bob, and … Read more
Kazakhstan mulls Binance, Bybit for digital asset trading
The crypto exchanges have received the consent of the AFSA regulator to be the first fully licensed Digital Asset Trading Facilities in Kazakhstan.
The Automated Spam War: Why Are Hosting Providers Only Fighting Back After the Damage Is Done?
The Internet is becoming a breeding ground for spam. Not the tinned variety—no, we’re talking about the relentless, soul-crushing onslaught of automated form spam that has made running a website feel like an endless game of whack-a-mole with bots Every time you think you’ve dealt with it, a new flood arrives, turning your contact forms, … Read more
Apple’s iPhone 16 arrives with AI features and devoted camera button
Apple Intelligence was the star of this show, as the new iPhone 16 line joins last year’s iPhone 15 Pro models as the only members of the line that can run run the company’s new small model offering. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Apple says AirPods Pro 2 can be used as ‘clinical-grade’ hearing aids
Apple says that the AirPods Pro 2, its latest flagship wireless earbuds, can be used as “clinical-grade” hearing aids. The feature hasn’t been FDA-cleared, however — although the company says that it expects approval “soon.” The hearing aid feature, when enabled, boosts specific sounds in real time, like parts of speech or elements of an … Read more
Goodbye: A Major Victory In The Fight Against Copyright
In a long-overdue and resounding triumph for content creators everywhere, Tech-Gate.org, the notorious haven for copyright theft and flagrant DMCA violations, has been yanked from Google’s index and de-hosted. This victory marks a significant win in the battle against those who believe that stealing the hard work of writers and journalists is not only acceptable … Read more
Apple announces the iPhone 16 with faster processor and camera control button
Image: Apple Apple has announced the iPhone 16, the latest edition of its mainline smartphone. The iPhone 16 comes in a variety of slightly refreshed colors that are more vivid compared to previous years. Also refreshed is the updated dual-camera arrangement on its rear, once again set up vertically, as last seen on the iPhone … Read more
The Wild World of Fake SEO Agencies: Exposing Freelance Reseller Fraud
Alright, let’s get into it. We all know the drill: you’re minding your own business when an unsolicited spam email lands in your inbox. The subject line usually promises something about SEO, guest posts, or boosting your site’s visibility. You open it (why do we always open it?), and there it is: Hi, I am … Read more
The titanium Apple Watch Series 10 is carbon neutral
Illustration: The Verge The titanium Apple Watch Series 10 is carbon neutral, Apple announced during the “It’s Glowtime” event. Any Apple Watch in any finish can be carbon neutral this year, Apple says. To reduce emissions, the titanium watch is made with 95 percent recycled titanium, Apple’s chief operating officer Jeff Williams said. Apple also … Read more
Why the Return of Optimism to Wall Street Could be Slower Than Expected
While the stock markets in America have been volatile, it is worth noting that Wall Street has bounced quite significantly from the worst of the selling pressure. This raises the question of what the expectations are regarding interest rates. In recent sessions, the S&P 500 index has regained stability after dropping to 5186.33 on August … Read more
Apple announces AirPods 4 with noise cancellation and better sound
Apple’s AirPods 4. | Image: Apple Apple is launching a new version of AirPods called the AirPods 4, with a refined new shape that Apple says is its “most comfortable AirPods ever.” It keeps an open-air design, has a “massive improvement” in audio quality, and includes support for personalized spatial audio. The earbuds will be … Read more
Apple announces AirPods 4 with noise cancellation and better sound
Apple’s AirPods 4. | Image: Apple Apple is launching a new version of AirPods called the AirPods 4, with a refined new shape that Apple says is its “most comfortable AirPods ever.” It keeps an open-air design, has a “massive improvement” in audio quality, and includes support for personalized spatial audio. The earbuds will be … Read more
The AirPods Max use USB-C now
Photo: The Verge After almost four years without a hardware update, a new version of the AirPods Max has been announced by Apple today, with the most welcome upgrade being a switch from Apple’s proprietary Lightning port to USB-C. The new AirPods Max can be preordered today in several new color options that include black, … Read more
Apple is adding a sleep apnea detection feature to the Apple Watch Series 10, 9 and Ultra 2
At its Glowtime event on Monday, Apple announced that it’s adding a new Apple Watch feature that can alert users to sleep apnea, a health condition that causes you to stop breathing when you’re asleep. Apple says it expects to receive FDA clearance for the feature “very soon.” The feature will available on the new … Read more
Apple upgrades watchOS with AI-powered features, including translation
Apple has announced new features for the latest version of watchOS, watchOS 11, including translation and an upgraded Smart Stack. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Sleep apnea detection is coming to the Apple Watch
Image: Chris Welch / The Verge Apple is adding sleep apnea detection to the Apple Watch. The new feature is coming to the Apple Watch Series 9, the just-announced Series 10, and the Apple Watch Ultra 2, Apple announced at its product event on Monday. Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes you to stop … Read more
Apple’s redesigned AirPods 4 feature $179 active noise canceling option, ship September 20
The AirPods 4 are available for preorder starting Monday. The base model runs $129, with the active noise canceling models hitting $179. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Carpentopod: A Walking Table Project
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The Apple Watch Ultra 2 now comes in black
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 in black. | Photo: Chris Welch / The Verge Apple has refreshed the Apple Watch Ultra 2 with a new “satin black” color option and sleep apnea detection feature, the company announced at its September event today. It’s the first time Apple has offered the Watch Ultra in more than … Read more
Bitcoin ETF Buzz Cools as Investors Pull $726 Million From Crypto Funds
Crypto funds saw their biggest weekly outflows since March last week, CoinShares reported, with Bitcoin ETFs leading the bleeding.
Apple Watch Series 10 announced with bigger screen and thinner design
Screenshot: Apple The 10th version of the Apple Watch has been announced at Apple’s event on Monday and features a 40 percent brighter wide-angle OLED screen that’s larger than the display on the Apple Watch Ultra. The new Apple Watch Series 10 is just 9.7 millimeters thick, making it 10 percent thinner than the Apple … Read more
Tether’s $100M Investment in LatAm Agriculture Firm May Be a Tokenization Play
Adecoagro is a founder and partial owner in an Argentina-based agricultural commodities tokenization platform Agrotoken.
Apple Watch Series 10 debuts with bigger screen, thinner display and sleep apnea detection
The Apple Watch Series 10 is up to 30% larger and 10% thinner than previous watches. It’s available for preorder Monday. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Decrypt, Rug Radio Unveil MYRIAD Digital Media Ecosystem and Prediction Market
The media company aims to “transform the digital media landscape” with the expansion of its ecosystem.
U.S., China and other nations convene in Seoul for summit on AI use in military
More than 90 nations, including the U.S. and China, will convene at a two-day summit in Seoul starting Monday to attempt to establish a blueprint for the use of AI in the military. As Reuters reports, participants hope to establish minimum guardrails and suggest principles for “responsible” AI deployment aligned with NATO principles. The summit … Read more