Crypto is breaking the Google-Amazon-Apple monopoly on user data
Blockchain is undermining Big Tech companies and cloud providers, particularly when it comes to the Internet of Things.
Market Wrap: Who Transferred 10K Bitcoin From Wallet Linked to the Failed BTC-e Exchange?
Bitcoin stayed above $16K after the Fed minutes and Genesis Global Capital confirmed hiring investment bank Moelis. Market Wrap is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter diving into what happened in today’s crypto markets.
Here’s what NASA’s Orion spacecraft is doing over Thanksgiving weekend
Since taking off aboard the Space Launch System rocket last Wednesday, NASA’s Orion spacecraft has had a remarkably smooth journey. But it’s far from over. While millions of Americans prepare for a long weekend with family and friends, Orion will continue its 25-day mission, including conducting a crucial burn on Friday to enter a distant … Read more
Google Messages has started letting some users react with any emoji
And just like that, Messages are now way more fun. Google has started letting some users of its Messages app react to text messages with any emoji, instead of limiting them to the standard set of seven that have been available in the app for a while now (via 9to5Google). The feature’s similar to what … Read more
Block.one and its CEO become largest Silvergate Capital shareholders
Block.one, the original developer of the EOSIO blockchain platform, has bought into Silvergate, which bought Meta’s Diem stablecoin project, have joined up.
It’s easier to change Alexa’s accent now if you’re into that
Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge If you’ve been dreaming of the day you can make Alexa sound like your very own British butler, well then, you’re in luck: Amazon is now making Alexa’s English vocals region-free. “We’ve added more voice options for English-speaking customers in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia by giving … Read more
Casper Association launches $25M grant to support developers on its blockchain
To complement the launch of its grant program, Casper said it will provide education to support developers and innovators on its network.
OKX releases Proof of Reserves page, along with instructions on how to self-audit its reserves
The page includes a “view OKX reserves” option that provides reserve ratios for BTC, ETH, and USDT at a glance.
Mansplaining Your Way Through the Crypto Crash at Thanksgiving
No, you don’t have to accept any personal responsibility for suggesting Anchor was just like a savings account.
Let’s talk about killer robots
Looking for a Thanksgiving dinner table conversation that isn’t politics or professional sports? Okay, let’s talk about killer robots. It’s a concept that long ago leapt from the pages of science fiction to reality, depending on how loose a definition you use for “robot.” Military drones abandoned Asimov’s First Law of Robotics — “A robot … Read more
The best Black Friday 2022 deals on headphones and earbuds
Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Whether you’re shopping for yourself or trying to come through with an amazing gift for someone else, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are great opportunities to pick up the latest wireless earbuds and headphones. Some of this year’s best models from Apple, Samsung, Sony, Bose, Beats, and others … Read more
Aave proposes governance changes after failed $60M short attack
The exploit failed due to a miscalculation of Aave’s liquidity levels.
South Korean financial regulator confirms it is reviewing Apple Pay service for launch
Apple is poised to launch its Apple Pay service in South Korea, one of the fastest-growing countries in the world for cashless services, yet as of right now untapped by both Apple and the other major smartphone platform player, Google. South Korea’s financial regulator is currently reviewing the Apple Pay service launch clause submitted by … Read more
Bitcoin believers maintain view it could find institutional buy-in despite FTX chaos
It’s hard to believe that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were flirting with all-time highs about a year ago. Today’s scenery is less exuberant; bitcoin’s price has fallen below $20,000 and maintained its current price range since mid-June. Going forward, crypto participants should ask now how they can better understand the market, James Butterfill, head of … Read more
NASA selects Rocket Lab to launch TROPICS satellites
NASA has found a new launch provider for its extreme weather observation satellites. The agency announced Wednesday that it has selected Rocket Lab to launch its Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation structure and storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats (TROPICS) satellites across two launches in late spring next year. The missions, which will take place … Read more
ApeCoin DAO Launches Community-Driven NFT Marketplace
The new platform offers features built especially for the Bored Ape Yacht Club and Otherside communities, its CEO said.
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AWS Cloud technology for near-real-time cardiac anomaly detection using data from wearable devices
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the number one cause of death globally: more people die each year from CVDs than from any other cause. The COVID-19 pandemic made organizations change healthcare delivery to reduce staff contact with sick people and the overall pressure on the healthcare system. This technology enables organizations to deliver telehealth solutions, which … Read more
Early Light Ventures plots a second, $15M fund for software ‘underdogs’
With a stated mission to “back the underdogs that traditional VC has overlooked,” early-stage investor Early Light Ventures has secured at least $10.6 million towards its next fund, TechCrunch has learned. Based in Baltimore, Early Light is still somewhat new to VC land with about four years and four exits under its belt, per Crunchbase. … Read more
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The best Black Friday deals on smartwatches and fitness trackers
The Apple Watch Ultra is $60 off at multiple retailers. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Picking a smartwatch or fitness tracker can be daunting. There are dozens of factors to consider, such as style, durability, connectivity options, battery life, and the types of metrics tracked. Plus, there are enough models to … Read more
Industry confident in NFTs amid FTX collapse: Nifty Newsletter, Nov. 16–22
Despite the effects of the FTX debacle, many industry players remain positive and hopeful that NFTs will recover.
#MyTechFrenemy
Some students at the MyTechBestFriend academy have always been a little suspicious of the program and its founder, Mary Awodele. Since its founding in 2020, a whisper network murmured that many of the materials taught by the academy were plagiarized from various other online programs, such as those from Google or Salesforce. Founded by Awodele … Read more