Month: October 2024
Hashdex files amended S-1 for Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF
The filing signals progress towards a possible spot cryptocurrency index ETF listing in the US.
Port workers along East and Gulf Coasts go on strike
Image: Getty Dozens of ports along the East and Gulf Coasts of the US have shut down as thousands of dock workers strike over wages and technology that could replace jobs, according to CNBC. The strike, which began just past midnight on October 1st, could raise prices and make goods harder to get depending on … Read more
Hallucinations Are A Feature of AI, Humans Are The Bug
It’s a cycle we’ve seen play out countless times: someone asks a large language model (LLM) a factual question, receives a confident but incorrect answer, and immediately cries foul. “These AI systems can’t be trusted!” “They’re unreliable!” “Look at how it just made things up!” The internet erupts with critics waving the banner of AI’s … Read more
Falling in Love with Ruby: Getting Started with The Odin Project
Hi! If you read my previous article about why I chose Ruby, you know why I didn’t follow JS even though it was still deep in my memory after finishing the Calculator project and the whole Foundations from The Odin Project. Introduction to Ruby with The Odin Project I have to tell you that I … Read more
Run AI On YOUR Computer: NEW Llama 3.2 – Tutorial
Did you know you can run powerful AI models right on your computer? It’s true! Today, I will show you how easy it is to get started with Llama 3.2 and OpenWebUI. https://youtu.be/woUB_vhoML0?si=cpnjLLPb1KpcacEQ&embedable=true Running Llama 3.2 Locally: A Comprehensive Guide Introduction to Llama 3.2 Llama 3.2 is the latest iteration of Meta’s open-source language model, … Read more
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Epic is trying to sweeten the deal to use Unreal Engine and the Epic Games Store
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Epic is offering better terms for developers who build games with Unreal Engine and list them on the Epic Games Store. As part of the new “Launch Everywhere with Epic” program, Epic is reducing the royalty rate for games built with Unreal Engine from 5 percent to 3.5 … Read more
How Blockchain and Smart Contracts Revolutionize Content Monetization for Intellectual Property
Blockchain is the answer to the Intellectual Property Issue. Rethinking and Rebranding NFTs When Used with Actual Digital Assets NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) have earned a rather bad reputation for themselves. When one thinks of NFTs, you automatically think of cases like Jack Dorsey’s first tweet, which was sold for 2.9 million USD in 2021 and … Read more
A Vision in the Code: Has Bitcoin Lost Its Guiding Road?
On October 31, 2008, a pseudonymous entity, Satoshi Nakamoto, published a whitepaper titled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic System.” This 9-page whitepaper outlined a digital currency allowing two individuals to transfer value between themselves without intermediaries. Right from the beginning of the whitepaper, Satoshi’s vision was clear: To create a decentralized currency that eliminates third parties … Read more
Crypto hackers steal $750M in Q3 2024, as losses grow by 9.5% — CertiK
Q3 2024 saw a decline in the number of crypto hacks, but the value of assets stolen spiked, with $753 million lost across 155 incidents.
Chainalysis: Russia Is Loudest and ‘Most Pervasive’ Country Using Crypto to Skirt Sanctions
“Russia has become an international force using cryptocurrency for everything from sanctions evasion to ransomware attacks,” one exec said.
Aspect Build gets $3.85M to help developers create software with Bazel
Monorepos are becoming an increasingly popular way to manage source code, but they require a slightly different toolset. Google developed its own internal build and test tool on top of its monorepo and then, in 2015, open sourced it as Bazel. Nine years on, there is a thriving ecosystem of Bazel-adjacent startups like NX and … Read more
Runware uses custom hardware and advanced orchestration for fast AI inference
Sometimes, a demo is all you need to understand a product. And that’s the case with Runware. If you head over to Runware’s website, enter a prompt and hit enter to generate an image, you’ll be surprised by how quickly Runware generates the image for you — it takes less than a second. Runware is … Read more
The US could bring a shuttered nuclear power plant back to life next year
A control panel in the control room simulator of the Holtec Palisades Training Center in Covert, Michigan, US, on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. | Photo: Getty Images For the first time, a shuttered nuclear power plant in the US could reopen thanks to federal support. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $1.52 billion loan … Read more
CryptoKitties Are Back—As a Telegram Crypto Game
CryptoKitties is returning as a Telegram “play-to-eggdrop” game, as a sneak peek into the Ethereum NFT project’s relaunch on Flow.
Acceleron Fusion has raised $15M to take another stab at cold fusion, filing reveals
Where most startups aim to recreate the superheated, super-pressurized conditions inside of a star, Acceleron takes a different approach. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Devolver launches new indie label focused on licensed games
Image: Big Fan Games Devolver Digital has announced the creation of a new publishing label designed specifically for licensed games. The label, named Big Fan Games, is helmed by industry veterans who have worked with brands like Disney, Dark Horse, and more. In a press release, Devolver said that the new company’s goals are “helping … Read more
Maintain access and consider alternatives for Amazon Monitron
Amazon Monitron, the Amazon Web Services (AWS) machine learning (ML) service for industrial equipment condition monitoring, will no longer be available to new customers effective October 31, 2024. Existing customers of Amazon Monitron will be able to purchase devices and use the service as normal. We will continue to sell devices until July 2025 and … Read more
Sony’s new LinkBuds add voice controls without a smart assistant
Sony has updated its LinkBuds line with on-device voice controls and head gestures for answering or dismissing phone calls. | Image: Sony Sony has announced new versions of its LinkBuds wireless earbuds with “improved wearability” and built-in voice controls, making them easier to leave in your ears all day. Both the new LinkBuds Open and … Read more
Halide app update adds new functions for the iPhone 16 Camera Control button
Focus and exposure are now in the Camera Control menu for Halide. | Image: Lux Halide, a popular advanced camera app for iOS by the company Lux, is releasing a new update that adds manual photography “Adjustments” features for the iPhone 16’s Camera Control button. In version 2.17 (now available), you can adjust focus and … Read more
You can keep the door closed on Whirlpool’s new self-drying washers
You won’t need to remember to leave the door open on Whirlpool’s new washing machine. | Image: Whirlpool Whirlpool has announced a new feature for its front loading washing machines. Called the FreshFlow Vent System, it will dry the appliance’s drum, door, and rubber seals after a wash cycle. The system will reduce the risk … Read more
Robinhood Introduces Crypto Transfers in Europe as It Doubles Down on Expansion
Robinhood customers in the European Union can now transfer more than 20 cryptocurrencies, including include bitcoin, ether, solana and USD coin, in and out of the trading app.