Month: December 2024
Enron relaunch headed by pranksters hints at offering crypto token
Enron is back from the dead 23 years after its massive fraud put into bankruptcy, with the pranksters who have seemingly taken over the brand hinting at launching a token.
Tron Crypto Hits New High Above $0.43 Amid Broader Altcoin Surge
Funds are shifting from Bitcoin and newer tokens, like meme coins, to older, undervalued projects including Tron, Decrypt was told.
‘Surreal Elderhood’ using OpenAI’s text-to-video model, Sora
Katsukokoiso.AI is a project from professional photographer Eugenio Marongiu, an alpha tester on OpenAI’s text-to-video model Sora. Marongiu used the unreleased Sora model to create a piece titled “Surreal Elderhood,” which aims to balance absurdity and striking realism. Earlier users of Sora pointed out the system can be tricky to work with and can’t be … Read more
Boundless Socratic Learning: Google DeepMind’s Vision for AI That Learns Without Limits
Google DeepMind researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking framework called Boundless Socratic Learning (BSL), a paradigm shift in artificial intelligence aimed at enabling systems to self-improve through structured language-based interactions. This approach could mark a pivotal step toward the elusive goal of artificial superintelligence (ASI), where AI systems drive their own development with minimal human input. … Read more
Roger Ver Files Motion to Dismiss Justice Department Indictment
Attorneys for Ver asked a federal judge to throw out the case, citing unclear regulations and claiming government trickery.
The 10 Best Games of 2023 Ranked by Metacritic Score
2024 was an amazing year for video games, but with a month still left to go, it felt a little premature to make a list of the best games of 2024. So, why don’t we turn back the clock and look at the best games of 2023, ranked by their Metacritic score? The 10 Best … Read more
EmacsConf 2024
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Roger Ver moves to dismiss US tax evasion charges as ‘unconstitutional’
Roger Ver argued that the IRS’ exit tax for renounced US citizens with over $2 million in assets is unconstitutional and “impermissibly vague.”
Russia sentences Hydra market founder to life in prison
Hydra market founder Stanislav Moiseev and 15 of his accomplices were jailed for between 8 and 23 years for their involvement in the darknet market and crypto mixer.
The Tragedy of Stafford Beer (2023)
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From Cash to Crypto: A Product Manager’s Role in Fintech’s Transformation of Digital Payments
The payments industry is in the middle of a major transformation. What began with cash transactions evolved into payment cards and, later, digital wallets. Now, cryptocurrencies are stepping into the spotlight. Fintech companies are not just witnessing this change—they are making it happen. For product managers in this space, the pace of change brings immense … Read more
History of rat control in Alberta
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Africa’s Internet Evolution: From Challenges to Connectivity
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Bitcoin range consolidation a ‘healthy next step’ before BTC attempt at $100K
Bitcoin price cooled off at the start of December, but several bullish catalysts support investors’ belief that $100,000 BTC is around the corner.
🎁 20 Open-Source Projects to Contribute to in 2024
Today, I’ve got some cool open-source projects you can contribute to in 2024. These aren’t just popular projects. I’ve come across these during my two-year journey. There are various ways to contribute to a project. I’ve seen people only looking at the tech stack, but I recommend choosing the one whose concept excites you rather … Read more
BlueSky: Decentralized Social Media and an Intersectional Future
Soon, the days of managing multiple social media accounts may be a thing of the past. I. What is BlueSky? In November 2024, BlueSky, a social media platform founded by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, reached over 20 million users. The platform is still relatively new, having launched in 2023. It’s attracting all the people tired … Read more
Ubisoft shooter XDefiant is shutting down and sending refunds to players
Image: Ubisoft Despite only officially launching the game in spring of this year, Ubisoft has already announced that it’s ending development and sunsetting its free-to-play team-based shooter XDefiant. Like Hyper Scape before it, XDefiant had high expectations, with Ubisoft touting more than 1 million players in its closed beta last year. Now, it will disappear … Read more
How To Build a Standout Portfolio Website: A Guide for Students
Whether you’re a designer, developer, or other creative professional, your online portfolio offers more than a showcase of your work—it’s a platform to impress potential employers and tell your story. According to Liquid Web’s guide to building a portfolio website, a well-designed site can help students demonstrate their skills, personality, and creativity in ways that … Read more
Baden Bower Reveals the Secrets PR Agencies Don’t Want You to Know
What goes on behind the scenes at public relations agencies? The PR industry has kept its strategies hidden for years, promising results while offering little clarity. But that’s beginning to change. Baden Bower, a firm breaking away from traditional norms, is pulling back the curtain, giving clients a clear look at what PR really entails. … Read more
BNB Chain Hits Record-High Sandwich Attacks Exposing $1.5 billion in Trades
The rise comes amid growing concerns about DEX vulnerabilities, with one bot reportedly stealing $40 million in just three months.
The story of Rogue
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Tailwind CSS v4 Beta, New React Framework, BEST JavaScript Animations, and More – This Week in JS
Hello, JavaScript Enthusiasts! Today, we’ll take a look at the latest Tailwind CSS v4 Beta and explore Tuono’s Rust-powered backends, along with showcasing tools that will supercharge your JavaScript workflow. Let’s jump right in! JavaScript Is Everywhere We all know JavaScript powers our favorite web applications, but did you know it also runs behind the … Read more
As Bitcoin Hovers Around Its All-Time High, Traders Turn to Altcoins
Altcoin season has arrived: From Dogecoin and XRP to Tron and even metaverse tokens, traders are seeking heady gains following Bitcoin’s meteoric rise.