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NASA charged taxpayers $5M for SpaceX safety review after Elon Musk got high
Remember when Elon Musk got high with Joe Rogan during an interview last year? It seemed like good, legal fun at the time. It turns out that toke cost US taxpayers five million dollars. NASA Chief Jim Bridenstine initiated a safety and culture review of SpaceX the moment he found out that Elon Musk, a contractor who holds a top secret security clearance, had been filmed consuming drugs. дальше »
2019-10-16 20:25 | |
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Video: Explore Seoul’s cool startup kitchens — plus a robot restaurant!
If there are two things that South Korea should be known for, it’s tech innovation and delicious food. Seoul houses giants such as Samsung and LG, and its startup ecosystem is seeing amazing growth. дальше »
2019-10-15 15:03 | |
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How researchers are making memes more accessible for visually impaired people
Social media, a tool once used to keep in touch with friends and family to share daily updates of your life, has seemingly evolved into an archive holding millions of memes. Whenever you scroll through Twitter or Facebook, you’re faced with a wall of meme after meme — be that the “Distracted boyfriend meme” or “Pepe the frog. дальше »
2019-10-10 14:31 | |
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Uganda Minister of Finance Warns Against Crypto; They Aren’t Licensed Here And You Own 100% Of Risk
Africa is a strange place. It is a place of third-world culture and first world innovations all coming together in a weird melting pot. Relatively recently, this melting pot added cryptocurrencies to the mix. дальше »
2019-10-1 16:46 | |
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What Defines Ripple’s Engineering Culture
Have you ever been part of a team that you genuinely wanted to hang out with outside of work? This is a rare experience at most companies, but at Ripple you are surrounded by friends and family. As a member of the product and engineering team, this is just one aspect that makes our team … Continued The post What Defines Ripple’s Engineering Culture appeared first on Ripple. дальше »
2019-10-1 00:14 | |
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UK committee condemns loot boxes (‘surprise mechanics’) as gambling
The UK Parliament’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee today released their conclusions from their investigation into addictive game mechanics. While the report is a long one not solely focused on games or loot boxes, the committee firmly condemns the use of such mechanics, in spite of attempts by gaming reps to spin them the other way. дальше »
2019-9-14 22:46 | |
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What Might UK's Loot Box Ban Mean for Fortnite and FIFA?
The UK's Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport’s (DCMS) parliamentary committee has said that video game loot boxes are gambling. The commission also suggested that the notorious industry practice should be banned for games that are available to children. дальше »
2019-9-14 09:56 | |
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What Might UK’s Loot Box Ban Mean for Fortnite and FIFA?
The UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport’s (DCMS) parliamentary committee has said that video game loot boxes are gambling. The commission also suggested that the notorious industry practice should be banned for games that are available to children. дальше »
2019-9-13 09:56 | |
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Google’s new policy forbids employees from having ‘raging debates’ over politics
Google used to be the epitome of young, smart, techy culture. Its offices have always been lauded as a workplace where free expression, thinking outside of the box, and challenging the status quo were valued more than the ability to keep your head down and meet quotas. дальше »
2019-8-27 23:46 | |
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US, France, and Germany Dominate Bitcoin Nodes By Country
Among the many reasons that make Bitcoin unique, is that it’s designed to be a global currency accessed by anyone, anywhere, without restriction. Because of this, the first-ever crypto asset is used across the world in different capacities, affected by culture, economic conditions, regulation, and more. дальше »
2019-8-22 22:00 | |
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The Ripple Drop – Episode 14
Welcome to Episode 14 of The Ripple Drop, a web video series covering the latest news about Ripple’s customers, technology, products and culture. This episode of Ripple Drop features Xpring, that just celebrated its first anniversary. дальше »
2019-8-15 22:03 | |
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Technology and the cobra effect: why big breakthroughs rarely deliver what they promise
New tech is always well-intentioned, but good intentions are no longer good enough. Technology is advancing at an insane rate, often faster than lawmakers and the general public can keep up. Accordingly, by the time we realize the complex ripple-effect of a new technology, it’s so deeply embedded into our culture that there isn’t much we can do about it. дальше »
2019-8-9 19:51 | |
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Ex-Tesla Employee: Elon Musk Is Running an Absolute 'Circus'
When it comes to assessing a company's culture, you always want to listen to the rank-and-file employees. In the case of Tesla, one such employee has gone on the record and eviscerated how Elon Musk and his lieutenants are managing the $42 billion company. дальше »
2019-8-4 19:30 | |
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Better testing could solve most tech problems, so why aren’t companies doing it?
The headlines are packed with stories of high-tech gadgets, apps, and video games failing to meet consumer expectations due to performance failures or otherwise disappointing features. Samsung smartphones have been exploding, Nintendo Joy-Cons eventually run into a drifting problem, and countless apps and software programs have launched riddled with bugs. дальше »
2019-7-30 20:15 | |
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Coinvention 2019 Returns to Philadelphia Featuring Industry Leaders, Competitive Hackathon
Coinspeaker Coinvention 2019 Returns to Philadelphia Featuring Industry Leaders, Competitive HackathonCoinvention 2019 is officially returning to the historic Loews Philadelphia Hotel in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for two days of authentic cryptocurrency culture and blockchain buzz. дальше »
2019-7-11 15:32 | |
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Big businesses suffer from startup FOMO
Startups continue to push industries and technologies forward (and sideways) regardless of fluctuations in valuation and funding. At the same time, large companies around the world are scrambling to become part of the bustling startup culture to compete against, invest in or partner with promising entrepreneurs. дальше »
2019-7-11 08:36 | |
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A History of Violent Intervention: John McAfee Offers to Help Cuba Resist US Sanctions With Crypto
Former antivirus software guru and 2020 Libertarian presidential “hopeful” John McAfee is a controversial figure, polarizing opinion in politics and culture, and taking a bold stand against the U. дальше »
2019-7-11 15:00 | |
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Google 3D-prints replica of historic Assyrian statue destroyed by ISIS in 2015
Ordinary people weren’t the only victims of ISIS. The terror group also waged war on humanity’s cultural heritage, destroying ancient libraries, monuments, and statues. And now, thanks to the magic of technology, they’re coming back. дальше »
2019-7-2 13:00 | |
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Why Bitcoin (BTC) is Back on the Rise in China Despite Crypto Ban
Believe it or not, China was once the de-facto capital of Bitcoin (BTC). The nation, after all, spawned Bitmain and many early crypto asset investors, presumably due to the culture of risk, speculation, and technological development. дальше »
2019-6-28 16:32 | |
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Token hires don’t help diversity, making core changes does
Discussing diversity and inclusion (D&I) practices in the workplace can be a delicate subject — but it shouldn’t be. Rather than dance around the subject or get defensive about the reason for the imbalance, I believe HR leaders and CEOs must make a conscious and active effort to openly discuss how best to tackle the issue. дальше »
2019-6-25 17:00 | |
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Luxury Fashion Brand Alyx Adopts IOTA Blockchain
Alyx, a luxury fashion brand built on the concept of a subversive culture, has announced the launch of a blockchain pilot powered by IOTA (MIOTA). The project is aimed at increasing supply chain transparency and boosting consumer confidence in its products, reports Vogue Business on June 24, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-25 05:00 | |
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Will Post-Brexit London See Crypto Replace the Pound? These Game Designers Think It Might
As the years pass by, Bitcoin and crypto assets continue to take a more dominant place within popular culture. In recent years, we’ve seen supernatural Netflix originals in which ETH usage is an accepted part of life, the topic of crypto come to the attention of mainstream media personalities such as Ellen DeGeneres, and even. дальше »
2019-6-13 00:00 | |
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5 Methods to Confidently Get Your Start-Up an Investment
An exciting new culture has picked up. Tech entrepreneurs are arranging events to link startups with investors. It makes an easily approachable platform for both parties to interact in. They meet like-minded, progressive people and build relationships strengthened in ideas. дальше »
2019-6-12 11:02 | |
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South African Orania Town Launches e-Ora Crypto to Preserve Culture, Facilitate Payments and Minimize Theft
Orania, also referred to as an Afrikaner town, found in South Africa has recently considered the likes of cryptocurrencies reports CCN. Said town is home to about 9,000 residents all of whom are White settlers with supposed, goals of wanting a better place for their children, establishing a healthy environment to raise their children and […] дальше »
2019-6-10 03:57 | |
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Bitcoin’s Popularity Beats Trump, Tesla, & Kim Kardashian on Google
By CCN: Bitcoin might be uncorrelated to the stock market, but searches for the top cryptocurrency are highly correlated with that of Kim Kardashian. ConsenSys points out the similarities in a recent blog post in which it compares the popularity of the biggest cryptocurrency with pop culture, politics, and corporate America. дальше »
2019-6-8 02:40 | |
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Art Resides in Ethereum’s Immutable Ledger, ETH Down 9.9%
ETH firm above $230 Nexus Mutual and Argent partnering, will avail bank-account grade security Ida Jonsson and Simon Saarinen are paying homage to the Circle Game. By immutably burying three ASCII Permanent Penises, the artists will be maintaining their culture. дальше »
2019-6-6 20:00 | |
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Elitist Jeff Bezos Splashes $80 Million on NY Pad as Ex-Wife Donates $18 Billion to Charity
By CCN: There are few people who represent elitist culture more than Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. That’s not to take anything away from Jeff Bezos’ transformational accomplishments with Amazon. What matters when it comes to cultural elitism, though, is what one does when one becomes successful. дальше »
2019-6-5 13:32 | |
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A Look At The Toxic Behavior In The Bitcoin Community
As cryptocurrency and the underlying blockchain technology spread across the globe, the community associated with Bitcoin must confront its "culture war" rather than hide behind the argument that bad people are going to use good technology. дальше »
2019-6-4 23:55 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC] ‘toxic’ culture: Samson Mows calls Matt Corallo ‘dramatic’ over recent feud
Samson Mow, CSO of Blockstream, was thrown into the limelight after a Twitter debate about the toxicity of Bitcoin’s culture was seemingly book-ended by Matt Corallo, Co-founder of Blockstream revealing that he had blocked Mow on Twitter. дальше »
2019-5-30 21:30 | |
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‘Embarassed’ Bitcoin Core Dev Matt Corallo Slams Toxic Blockstream CSO
By CCN: Matt Corallo, also known as “The Blue Matt,” has blocked Blockstream CSO Samson Mow on Twitter. Mow, according to Corallo, represents a toxic element of the Bitcoin community. Gavin Andresen once called Mow and Gregory Maxwell “toxic trolls. дальше »
2019-5-29 10:21 | |
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Debate Over Toxicity of Bitcoin on Twitter Heats Up with Blockstream Co-Founder and CSO
For the last two days, the Bitcoin community on Twitter has been fighting against itself. The two sides here apparently have different opinions on their social media culture. A significant portion of the community has called itself “toxic” in the way that they treat new members of the Bitcoin world, while others say that these […] дальше »
2019-5-29 05:27 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC]: ‘Toxic Culture’ feud grows as Blockstream co-founder blocks Samson Mow on Twitter
Over the past 48 hours, the Bitcoin community has been largely divided due to its contrasting opinions on the prevalent Bitcoin [BTC] culture on social media. A large part of the community had deemed itself “toxic,” in terms of how new people in the community were treated, whereas some suggested that few people simply did […] The post Bitcoin [BTC]: ‘Toxic Culture’ feud grows as Blockstream co-founder blocks Samson Mow on Twitter appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-5-28 22:30 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC]: Debate on BTC community’s culture splits crypto-proponents on Twitter
The cryptocurrency space is often split between users debating the pros and cons of their own crypto-assets. Bitcoin, the most dominant cryptocurrency, has evidently been one of the most active communities. дальше »
2019-5-28 21:00 | |
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Insane UN Study Claims Siri & Alexa Need a #MeToo Moment
By CCN: In what only be described as political correctness gone insane, the United Nations issued a ridiculous report that claims Siri and Alexa are victims of sexual harassment and should launch their own #MeToo crusade. дальше »
2019-5-26 15:00 | |
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Coinvention 2019 Returns to Philadelphia Featuring Industry Leaders, Competitive Hackathon
Plan now to go back to the future as Coinvention 2019 returns to the historic Loews Philadelphia Hotel in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for two days of authentic cryptocurrency culture and blockchain buzz. дальше »
2019-5-25 11:30 | |
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Longcat lives!
Almost fifteen years ago, a Japanese ailurophile posted a picture of her beloved feline companion to the Internet. She didn’t realize it at the time, but this innocuous photo would indelibly etch itself upon the web’s consciousness, becoming a cornerstone of digital lore and meme culture for years to come. дальше »
2019-5-24 15:44 | |
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ABN AMRO backs out of crypto-race; ditches Bitcoin wallet project
Cryptocurrencies have gained tremendous traction and adoption in mainstream culture, with non-financial companies joining the digital race recently. While companies such as Nike and Microsoft have amped up their crypto-investments, some other major financial institutions are moving away from the underlying technology. дальше »
2019-5-20 21:30 | |
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Dow Gloom Darkens after ‘Very Happy’ Trump Brags China Tariffs in Billions
By CCN: U. S. President Donald Trump firmly stated his administration will not allow China to emerge as the global superpower and overtake the U. S. , indicating that his administration will not compromise to reach a partial trade deal which may have an adverse effect on the Dow and the equities market. дальше »
2019-5-20 14:19 | |
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Sports Blockchain Startup Chiliz Enters Strategic Partnership with Binance Chain
According to a press release published May 17, 2019, sports and entertainment blockchain startup Chiliz (CHZ) partnered with Binance Chain to give the crypto industry exposure to popular global brands in the sports industry. дальше »
2019-5-19 12:00 | |
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How toxic company culture is derailing billion-dollar M&As
Reputation always matters, but rarely more than in large M&A deals. With M&A worth $3 trillion a year across the US and Europe, even a small reputational issue can cost billions if it makes the difference between a deal taking place or being scuppered. дальше »
2019-5-10 08:30 | |
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TNW2019 Daily: Don’t miss these inspiring talks from women in tech
There are only nine days left until TNW2019! In today’s newsletter, I’d like to talk about something close to my heart: diversity in the tech industry. As a woman in tech, I’m really excited to join TheNextWomen Summit at TNW Conference. дальше »
2019-4-30 18:45 | |
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Tumblr’s Head of Culture and Fashion shares the platform’s most curious subcultures
Valentine Uhovski started his career as an editor and journalist, and has written for the likes of The Wall Street Journal and Interview Russia. He’s now in his eighth year manning the helm of Tumblr‘s Culture and Fashion verticals. дальше »
2019-4-30 16:22 | |
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