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Chinese man arrested for stealing electricity to mine Bitcoin
I’ve heard some pretty innovative ways to avoid the electricity bill while mining cryptocurrency, but this is a new one. A Chinese man has been stealing electricity from a local railway network operator in order to power his Bitcoin mining rigs. дальше »
2018-10-8 15:45 | |
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UK’s oldest Bitcoin exchange ousts most of its staff, blames bearish market
The cryptocurrency market’s growth has been stagnant for too long now — and businesses seem to be losing hope. The UK’s oldest Bitcoin exchange desk Coinfloor is ousting most of its 40 employees, London-based Financial News reported today. дальше »
2018-10-8 15:13 | |
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An Indian mental health clinic is treating its first Netflix addict
Most of us are no strangers to spending hours binging great and not-so-great shows on Netflix. But as it turns out, you can have too much of a good thing. An Indian user was so addicted to the service that he spent an average of seven hours a day streaming shows on the platform – and had to undergo treatment at a mental health facility to help wean himself off it. дальше »
2018-10-8 12:37 | |
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What to expect at Google’s Pixel hardware event
Google is set to launch a bunch of new gadgets on October 9, including its Pixel 3 flagship phones. We’re attending the event and will bring you all the news worth knowing about; here’s everything we’re expecting to see in just a few hours from now. дальше »
2018-10-8 10:04 | |
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Amazon is reportedly looking for retail space for its first UK cashierless supermarkets
A report in the Sunday Times newspaper says Amazon is currently looking to acquire a “significant number” of retail locations in the UK. These would most likely be used to bring its cashierless Amazon Go supermarkets to the British high street. дальше »
2018-10-8 00:48 | |
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Major US Crypto Exchange Obtains Insurance, Will it Have Positive Effect on the Industry?
This week, major US-based crypto exchange Gemini obtained insurance coverage from a consortium of leading insurance providers led by Aon, a multi-billion dollar insurance giant based in London. Yusuf Hussain, Gemini’s Head of Risk, emphasized the importance of providing sufficient consumer protection to assure that investors on the platform can freely trade cryptocurrencies without the […] The post Major US Crypto Exchange Obtains Insurance, Will it Have Positive Effect on the Industry? appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-10-6 20:00 | |
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The week’s best Android games for killing time in line at the DMV
Welcome to our weekly column, in which YouTuber NimbleThor brings you a short list of the best new mobile games for your Android device, released over the past week. Whether you’re into casual time wasters or hardcore shooters, you’ll find something in here to exercise your thumbs with. дальше »
2018-10-6 10:48 | |
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Instagram test shares location data with Facebook
Instagram appears to be testing a new setting which would allow it to share user location data with parent company Facebook — meaning Facebook would have a near-complete picture of your movements even if you don’t use its own app. дальше »
2018-10-6 01:07 | |
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New Google Chromecast shows up in yet another leak before Pixel event
It’s not just the Pixel 3 that keeps leaking before Google’s event next week – we already have an idea of other devices that may launch, including a smart display and new Chromebooks. Now we’re getting a good look at one more expected device, Google’s third-generation Chromecast, thanks to yet another leak. дальше »
2018-10-6 00:14 | |
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Nintendo patented a case that turns your phone into a working Game Boy
Nintendo has filed a patent for something that appears to be a case that turns your phone into a Game Boy — functioning buttons and all. The patent, discovered by Siliconera, shows a shell casing for a phone that covers all but a small portion of the upper screen. дальше »
2018-10-6 20:08 | |
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Thieves use Bitcoin ATMs to scam Australian immigrants out of $50,000
Being in a new country can be confusing and scary at times. Australian crooks are taking advantage of this and are using Bitcoin ATMs to scam newly-arrived migrants out of their life savings. It seems the crooks managed to scam more than $35,000 USD ($50,000 AUD) out of four Australian immigrants by telling them they needed to pay a tax debt. дальше »
2018-10-5 15:11 | |
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Meet the blessed person who guessed how often Apple said ‘apple’ in its keynote
Apple‘s September keynote is one of the world’s biggest tech events. Alluringly titled the “Apple Special Event,” it finds the tech giant announcing a range of its newest gadgets, with the emphasis firmly on the updated iPhone. дальше »
2018-10-5 14:22 | |
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Apple quietly removes shady cryptocurrency wallet accused of stealing users’ EOS
Apple has quietly removed an allegedly malicious cryptocurrency wallet from the App Store, following numerous complaints from users claiming their EOS tokens had been stolen after using the app. дальше »
2018-10-5 13:24 | |
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Apple is blocking third-party repairs on new Mac computers
A lot of us rely on third-party repair shops when our Macs go bust. But according to a report by MacRumors, Apple’s new security chip (called T2) will prevent any component replacements in the new MacBook Pros and iMac Pro from non-authorised repair centers. дальше »
2018-10-5 12:43 | |
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Amazon’s multiplayer game leak reveals an expansive supernatural world
Amazon is currently running a closed beta for its upcoming game New World, but hasn’t publicly revealed much of what it looks like. Thankfully, one of the participants captured some two hours of footage and shared it on, ahem, PornHub. дальше »
2018-10-5 11:23 | |
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Snapchat turns its attention to India as it battles Instagram to win users
In a bid to continue growing its audience against the odds, Snap is looking beyond the west to India, one of the largest markets for online services right now. To that end, it’s hired its first executive to head up operations in the country. дальше »
2018-10-5 10:02 | |
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RHA’s TrueConnect headphones are set to challenge Apple’s AirPods
RHA is one of relatively few headphone makers that caters as much to mainstream audiences as to hardcore audiophiles. You could see that duality in action the past month. Just a few weeks after releasing the its flagship $899 earbuds aimed at the enthusiast community, the company is today announcing its first pair of ‘true wireless’ earbuds. дальше »
2018-10-5 05:42 | |
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12 years later, Sony might allow users to change their PSN names
Rumor has it that Sony might finally make one of its biggest changes ever — allowing players to change their names on the PlayStation Network. The rumor comes from Kotaku, who cite anonymous developers who’ve been told about the change in order to prepare for it. дальше »
2018-10-5 02:50 | |
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Banking Giant Aon to Provide Insurance Coverage for Gemini’s Digital Asset Custody Business
International banking providing Aon will now offers insurance for four cryptocurrencies offered by Gemini, the Winklevoss Brothers’ owned cryptocurrency exchange and custodian, as per an official announcement on October 3, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-5 01:00 | |
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Instagram nametags let you find users without remembering their names
Instagram today revealed it’s introducing nametags, a scannable calling card you can use to find and follow people you meet in the flesh on Instagram, without any of the hassle of searching. The nametag contains your handle, as well as a picture. дальше »
2018-10-5 00:38 | |
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Gemini Exchange Will Now Provide Digital Asset Insurance via Aon
Shortly after launching its own stablecoin, New York based cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has now announced its crypto insurance offering. On Wednesday, Oct. 3, Head of Risk at Gemini Yusuf Hussain wrote in a blog post that the platform will provide digital asset insurance coverage for its users. дальше »
2018-10-4 19:19 | |
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Gemini Crypto Exchange Secures Insurance Coverage for Custodied Assets
Gemini Trust Company, the parent company of the Gemini exchange, founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has announced in a new press release that it has secured insurance coverage for custodied digital assets through a global consortium of industry-leading insurers through professional services firm Aon. дальше »
2018-10-4 19:13 | |
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Argentina might be getting 150 Bitcoin ATMs by early 2019
Argentina is being eyed as prime territory for expansion by Bitcoin ATM manufacturers, which appear to be preying on the country’s vulnerable fiat currency. The South American nation could get 30 new fully operational Bitcoin ATMs by the end of this year, with expectations this number will increase to over 1,600 by the end of 2019, reports Reuters. дальше »
2018-10-4 18:23 | |
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Philippines to deport fugitives to South Korea for $33M Bitcoin scam
Filipino authorities have advanced on international criminals suspected of running a large-scale Bitcoin pyramid scheme. Authorities have detained two of the six individuals thought to have defrauded South Korean investors for over $33 million, while the others remain on the run. дальше »
2018-10-4 16:35 | |
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Cryptocurrency scammers are stealing Bitcoin from Fortnite hackers
A new season of Fortnite is upon is, and with it a busload of new scams. This time, internet baddies are intent on stealing the Bitcoin (and data) of Fortnite players. Computer security firm Malwarebytes conducted an investigation into the Fortnite ecosystem. дальше »
2018-10-4 14:38 | |
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Cryptocurrency Exchange Gemini Secures Custody Assets With Insurance Coverage
A consortium of insurers led by insurance broker Aon has decided to provide coverage to Gemini's digital asset custody after assessing all parameters of risks and safety. The post Cryptocurrency Exchange Gemini Secures Custody Assets With Insurance Coverage appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-10-4 09:35 | |
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LG’s new hybrid smartwatch features mechanical hands and a clumsy compromise
LG’s made several smartwatches based on Android Wear (now known as Wear OS) over the years, and its latest offering brings something different: a mechanical movement and analog watch hands paired with a smartwatch system and color display. дальше »
2018-10-4 09:31 | |
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Coinbase Appoints Jonathan Kellner as Managing Director of Institutional Coverage Group
Coinbase Institutional Coverage Group will now be led by Jonathan Kellner, who will join the team as managing director. Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the US, recently announced that it is bringing on board the financial industry veteran with more than two decades of experience. дальше »
2018-10-3 19:49 | |
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Bitcoin exchange Gemini secures insurance for client “hot” assets
CryptoNinjas Bitcoin and digital asset exchange Gemini today announced that the company has secured insurance coverage for the digital assets that it holds on behalf of clients that are stored in hot wallets (i. дальше »
2018-10-3 18:06 | |
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Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick provides 4K streaming for $50
If you think Amazon is done launching products after their massive event last month, you’re wrong. The company announced a new Fire TV Stick 4K today priced at just $49. 99. Additionally, the device also supports HDR 10+ and Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos standards for the superior viewing experience. дальше »
2018-10-3 15:00 | |
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Hackers exploit Bitcoin inflation bug to print 235M fake Pigeoncoins
The collateral damage from Bitcoin’s epic inflation bug continues to spread. The developers of small-cap cryptocurrency Pigeoncoin have confirmed hackers successfully exploited the vulnerability to print 235 million Pigeoncoins, worth around $15,000. дальше »
2018-10-3 14:40 | |
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Google’s new Voice Access app lets you use Android hands-free
Google has a new free Android app that lets you get around your phone, tap buttons, and type across the interface and all your apps using just your voice. It’s called Voice Access, and it works similar to how you use voice commands with Google Assistant. дальше »
2018-10-3 10:46 | |
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Report: Netflix is the internet’s top bandwidth hog
If you’re a Netflix subscriber, chances are that you are contributing to 15 percent of the downlink traffic of the internet. A report by Sandvine – a network equipment company – suggests that the streaming service is the biggest contributor to the volume of downstream traffic worldwide. дальше »
2018-10-3 10:42 | |
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Hands-on: Microsoft’s new Surface Pro, Laptop, and Studio add specs but little more
In case you haven’t heard, Microsoft announced a whole bunch of products today. I got the chance to go hands-on with the devices, and though I’m actually most interested in the new Surface Headphones, here’s what you need to know about the new Surface Pro, Laptop and Studio. дальше »
2018-10-3 08:20 | |
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The Windows 10 October 2018 Update is available now — here are the best features
At today’s Surface event, Microsoft revealed that this month’s Windows 10 October 2018 Update is now available to download, and it includes a plethora of new features. You can read all about it on Microsoft’s blog post here, but we’ve gone ahead and distilled some of the best changes for you. дальше »
2018-10-3 04:52 | |
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Microsoft’s new Surface Headphones have 13 levels of noise cancellation
Microsoft had a jam-packed event today, announcing the Surface Studio 2, Surface Laptop 2, and Surface Pro 6. But it had one more major hardware product to reveal: The $349 Surface Headphones. дальше »
2018-10-3 01:18 | |
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Microsoft’s new Surface Studio 2 brings faster performance and a brighter display
Following the announcement of the new Surface Pro 6 and Surface Laptop, Microsoft also unveiled the Surface Studio 2. As expected, it’s the most powerful device in the Surface family yet. The company was a little vague about specifications during its announcement but claims the new Surface Studio is overall 35 percent faster than its predecessor. дальше »
2018-10-3 00:29 | |
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Microsoft unveils the Surface Pro 6 and Surface Laptop 2, back in black
At an event in NYC today, Microsoft announced the latest in Surface line, including the Surface Pro 6 and Surface Laptop 2. The Surface is back in black. For the first time since the Surface Pro 2, you’ll be able to buy a Surface in black – including a matching Alcantara cover for the Pro. дальше »
2018-10-3 23:41 | |
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Medium published its first full-length novel, and it’s a Silicon Valley satire
Medium, the blogging platform developed by Twitter co-founder Evan Williams, today published its first full-length novel, which you can read now for free. The book in question is The Big Disruption by Jessica Powell, Google’s former head of PR. дальше »
2018-10-3 22:37 | |
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Welcome Jonathan Kellner, Managing Director of Coinbase’s Institutional Coverage Group
Learn about working at Coinbase: https://www.coinbase.com/careers - Medium дальше »
2018-10-2 19:31 | |
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YouTube stars accuse App Store cryptocurrency wallet of $8,500 theft
Here’s another cautionary tale for blockchain investors. Hackers have purportedly stolen 1,500 EOS ($8,500) from popular YouTubers, the Hodgetwins, after they downloaded a dodgy cryptocurrency wallet from the App Store. дальше »
2018-10-2 18:27 | |
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September in Africa: Alibaba saves wildlife and Google Partners comes to Nigeria
Pan-African ecommerce giant Jumia may be about to launch an initial public offering (IPO), if reports are to be believed, valuing the company at around $1 billion USD. According to Reuters, Jumia, which already claims to be Africa’s first “unicorn” based on how much investment it has received, is considering a possible New York listing early next year. дальше »
2018-10-2 15:55 | |
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Appel natives get free Galaxy S9s courtesy of Samsung
In its latest dig at Apple, Samsung went to a Dutch town named Appel to give out free Galaxy S9 units – presumably so it could win over Appel (geddit)? The company gave away phones to 50 out of Appel’s 312 residents, including its biggest Apple enthusiast Gerben van Walt Meijer, Marketing Manager Mobile of Samsung Netherlands, said: With our innovative products and services, we have been off the beaten track for years to make everyday life more fun and easy, With this marketing campaign, we do exactly the same. дальше »
2018-10-2 15:40 | |
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Here’s why your iPhone XS selfies look a bit too smooth
Since people have been getting their hands on the latest iPhones over the past couple of weeks, many people and media outlets have been up in arms over the new devices’ front-facing cameras alleged use of a ‘beautification’ filter that smoothened skin on facial features in selfies. дальше »
2018-10-2 15:15 | |
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Forza Horizon 4 is the best reason to get Xbox Game Pass today
I’ve always had a weird relationship with racing games. I don’t care much for cars, and I’ve never driven one. I don’t have a license nor am I planning to get one. I see the appeal of expensive supercars going really fast, but the whole car and tuning culture just doesn’t do it for me. дальше »
2018-10-2 15:14 | |
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