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Twitter blocks new accounts from its $8 verified tier
The motto over at Twitter is clearly a throwback ‘move fast and break things’ at the moment under new ruler Elon Musk, and the latest thing to break is the just-introduced $8 monthly Twitter Blue tier, which includes a shiny ‘verified’ checkmark indistinguishable from the ones that Twitter used to hand out selectively to high-profile … Read more
GitHub teases new Copilot feature that lets developers code with their voice
GitHub is working on a new tool that will allow developers to code with their voice. Announced at the annual GitHub Universe conference yesterday, the experimental feature works in tandem with Copilot, GitHub’s controversial AI-powered pair-programmer that collaborates with software developers by suggesting functions or lines of code — a bit like Gmail’s Smart Compose. Copilot … Read more
Audi, Redwood Materials launch recycling program for consumer electronics
Audi and battery recycler Redwood Materials are teaming up to collect end-of-life batteries from cell phones, electric toothbrushes and other lithium-ion-powered devices at participating dealerships nationwide. Beginning November, consumers can deposit their laptops, cell phones, e-bikes, e-scooters, electric toothbrushes, vacuum cleaners, power drills and other rechargeable devices at the dealerships. The recycling bins will be … Read more
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Apple limits AirDrop in China after its use in protests
AirDrop in China is now limited to just ten minutes of wireless file-sharing for “Everyone” following its use in protests against the Chinese government. | Image: Bloomberg Apple has placed time restrictions on AirDrop wireless file-sharing across iPhones in China after the feature was used by protesters to share images opposing the Chinese government, Bloomberg … Read more
Troubled Crypto Lender Hodlnaut Had $18M on FTX Before Withdrawal Freeze
Crypto lender Hodlnaut has been dealt another blow in its pursuit for recovery after it emerged that it has $18 million stuck on FTX, the crypto exchange that halted withdrawals earlier this week.
Tron’s stablecoin USDD loses dollar peg on suspected selloff by Alameda Research
Wallets associated with Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alameda Research could be behind the dollar de-peg, alleges Tron’s founder.
Tether’s USDT Stablecoin Slips From $1 Peg
USDT is trading at $0.9955 on several bourses, down 0.6% from its $1 peg.
Google is launching cross-platform features to make it easier to follow the FIFA World Cup
Google is rolling out a bunch of updates across platforms making it easier for fans to follow the FIFA World Cup starting November 20. These include a daily highlights video from TV networks, customized notifications, a dedicated section on Google TV, and a multiplayer game. Just like for any sport, you can search with phrases … Read more
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FTX Suspends Customer Signups After Widespread Criticism
The exchange is facing an acute liquidity crisis.
EU Lawmakers Vote Stronger Cyber Protection for Crypto, Other Finance
The crypto world is highly prone to hacks and attacks, but the jury is out on the impact the new measures will have
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Ledger hardware wallets hit by the FTX earthquake, CTO says
Some Ledger users weren’t able to process withdrawals using Ledger Live on Wednesday, according to social media reports.
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Elon Musk ends remote work at Twitter, tells staff to prepare for ‘difficult times ahead’
Illustration by Laura Normand / The Verge Elon Musk has sent his first email to Twitter’s staff, warning employees to prepare for “difficult times ahead” and putting an immediate end to remote work. In the email reported by Bloomberg News, Musk warned that a weaker economic environment in the US would mean difficulties for Twitter. … Read more