Month: February 2025

Elon Musk is staging a takeover of the federal budget

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In the first two weeks of Donald Trump’s presidency, Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have reportedly gained access to core parts of the American government’s payment systems, including systems that affect Social Security and Medicare benefits — as federal workers and government officials struggle to respond. DOGE, an unofficial “department” which Trump … Read more

Trump Orders Creation of Sovereign Wealth Fund

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday afternoon charging the Treasury and Commerce Departments with creating a sovereign wealth fund. While Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has expressed at least cautious interest in crypto, Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick has been a loud champion for the sector. His bond trading powerhouse Cantor Fitzgerald is … Read more

Big Tech has been silent on Trump’s tariffs

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President Trump announced tariffs as high as 25 percent on goods imported from Canada, China, and Mexico over the weekend. But some of the biggest names in tech and gaming – who could be significantly impacted by the tariffs – have stayed quiet about them. Shortly after the tariffs were announced, The Verge reached out … Read more

Cables Finance Releases V1.1 White Paper, Outlining Groundbreaking Approach To Real-World Asset

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George Town, Cayman Islands – February 3, 2025 — Cables Finance has officially announced the publication of its White Paper Version 1.1, which outlines a transformative technology approach to creating a liquidity flywheel through an innovative combination of RWA liquid staking and a perpetual futures DEX. The white paper, which also shares insights into tokenomics, … Read more

AVAXAI Builds First Deepseek Powered DeFAI Product

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Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, February 3rd, 2025/Chainwire/–The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to notable advancements, with rapid advancements in AI models – such as Deepseek – driving innovation across industries, improving automation, decision-making, and predictive analytics. In parallel, Web3 continues to redefine ownership and finance through decentralization, making the convergence of … Read more

EcoFlow says subscriptions aren’t required for advanced features… yet

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EcoFlow has confirmed new advanced features coming to its PowerStream solar system are currently being tested by some users. | Image: EcoFlow EcoFlow has confirmed that it’s currently testing new advanced features for its PowerStream Balcony Solar System that were made available to a small group of testers “on a paid basis.” After other EcoFlow … Read more

Data brokers can keep selling your social security number, says new CFPB chief

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. | Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Treasure Secretary Scott Bessent has been named the Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the bureau announced today. Bessent quickly instructed the agency to “to stop all rulemaking, communications, litigation, and other activities,” reports Bloomberg Law. A source inside the CFPB told … Read more

Adaptive Charging could soon extend the lifespan of your Pixel Watch

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Adaptive Charging might soon prevent the Pixel Watch from overcharging. Google could soon bring its Adaptive Charging battery protection feature from its Pixel phones to the Pixel Watch line. The feature is designed to preserve battery health by preventing overcharging, and hinges on its ability to predict your charging schedule. Android Authority spotted code strings … Read more

Wyoming’s Future as a Blockchain Leader Hangs in the Balance Without Fair Procurement Processes

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Over the past few years, Wyoming, a landlocked state in the U.S. Mountain West, has embarked on a journey to become a blockchain pioneer. With a bold vision of creating an attractive cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem, the state’s crypto-friendly laws have positioned Wyoming as the most welcoming state in the U.S. for blockchain companies and … Read more

These Terraform/OpenTofu Tools Promise to Manage Your Infrastructure Tasks Effectively

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Overview Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) has become a trusted approach for managing and provisioning infrastructure. As the field evolves, the number of IaC tools continues to grow, with frequent updates, new features, and improvements being introduced. One of the most popular tools in this space is Terraform, a leader in the IaC ecosystem. There is a wide … Read more

Accelerate video Q&A workflows using Amazon Bedrock Knowledge Bases, Amazon Transcribe, and thoughtful UX design

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Organizations are often inundated with video and audio content that contains valuable insights. However, extracting those insights efficiently and with high accuracy remains a challenge. This post explores an innovative solution to accelerate video and audio review workflows through a thoughtfully designed user experience that enables human and AI collaboration. By approaching the problem from … Read more

How Collaborative Learning is Changing the Way We Learn Computer Science

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Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 Approach 3.1 Problem Structure & Dynamic Scaffolding 3.2 Informal Assessment & Feedback 3.3 Pair Programming Dyad 3.4 Course Structure 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion 6 Acknowledgements and References 5 Conclusion Pair programming has long been a promising pedagogical tool but its application to the classroom … Read more