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Sam Altman’s Crypto Project Worldcoin Needs More Orbs for Sign-Ups
25.4.2024
Sam Altman's Worldcoin project is reportedly running low on orbs, the devices used for iris scans in return for tokens. These orbs are biometric imaging devices that securely verify a person's identity using iris scans.
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Telegram Founder Says Crypto-Like Communication Devices Could Thwart Government Spying
17.4.2024
Pavel Durov, founder of the encrypted instant messaging app Telegram, believes that growing government surveillance will drive innovation in secure communication, modeled on cryptocurrency hardware wallets. During an interview with Tucker Carlson, Durov expressed concern about government pressure...
Portugal Temporarily Bans Worldcoin’s Biometric Data Collection for 90 Days
26.3.2024
The National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) of Portugal has taken decisive action by issuing a statement temporarily restricting Worldcoin's biometric data collection through its Orb devices within the country.
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Virtual Smartphone App Aphone on Solana Revives Old Devices in Emerging Markets
8.3.2024
A novel Aphone app running on Solana's blockchain brings Web3 applications and powerful tools to resource-limited devices. This virtual smartphone solution uses decentralized cloud infrastructure and focuses on users in developing economies where older smartphones are prevalent.
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Immutable Games introduces Gods Unchained on mobile devices
1.3.2024
Immutable Games will be launching its landmark title, Gods Unchained, on mobile devices worldwide, starting with Google Play and Apple’s App Store. Equipped with a multitude of functionalities, it will provide seamless integration with the fantastical realm of Eucos. Gods, mortals,...
AMD Collaborates With Wormhole Ecosystem to Enhance Blockchain Interoperability with Hardware Accelerators
21.2.2024
The interoperability platform Wormhole announced a collaboration with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) to integrate AMD's FPGA hardware accelerators into the Wormhole ecosystem to boost blockchain interoperability while ensuring a seamless user experience for the Web3 ecosystem.
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Apple Vision Pro Not The ‘New Frontier For Masturbatory Technology’ After All
5.2.2024
Apple Vision Pro, the massive tech company’s foray into the VR headset space that hit stores just a few days ago, is very expensive. It’s an impressive piece of tech (hence the price tag), that you can use for working from home (by virtually pinning windows all over your house, take that...
Meta’s Quest 2 VR Headset Is Cheaper Than Ever
2.1.2024
First the price went up, and now, following the release of a newer headset from Meta, the very popular Meta Quest 2 has dropped to a new low of $250, making it a much easier buy for the VR-curious. Read more
Blockchain Security Firm CertiK Warns OKX IOS Users to Update After Flagging Vulnerability
20.12.2023
Image Source: Adobe Blockchain security firm, CertiK has urged OKX users on IOS devices to update the software to the latest version after it identified a vulnerability with the potential of causing data and asset losses. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the firm informed users of the discovery...
Apple Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Blocking P2P Payments for Crypto Apps
21.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / BGStock72 Apple is facing a class-action lawsuit that alleges the tech giant has engaged in a conspiracy to limit peer-to-peer payment options on its devices and block the integration of crypto technology in iOS payment apps. The complaint, filed on November 17 in a California...
DEX Platform Uniswap Rolls Out Android App With Swap Feature
14.11.2023
Source: Uniswap Popular Ethereum-based decentralized exchange (DEX) platform Uniswap has finally released its Android mobile wallet app to the public. Making the announcement on X (formerly Twitter), the automated market maker (AMM) protocol stated that the app is now available for...
An In-Depth Analysis of 7 Advanced Bitcoin Miners From Bitmain, Canaan, and Microbt
27.10.2023
Recently, the top three bitcoin mining rig manufacturers unveiled a group of next-generation products with efficiency ratings of less than 20 joules per terahash (J/T) and powerful hashrates. In total, Bitmain, Canaan, and Microbt released seven new devices. The following provides a look at...
Metaverse tech gets US greenlight to use speedier 6GHz frequency
20.10.2023
The United States Federal Communications Commission made the decision amid a flurry of mixed reality devices that are hitting the market
Bitmain Halts Employee Salaries Amid Financial Woes, Report
11.10.2023
Mining hardware manufacturer Bitmain has temporarily suspended salary payments to its employees, a media report has revealed. News of the move comes along with information suggesting that the crypto giant is experiencing financial difficulties with poor results from its operations. Antminer Maker...
Blockchain key to verifying authenticity of real-world media - Nodle
5.10.2023
As AI capabilities continue to evolve, proving the authenticity of real-world images, video and content could hinge on blockchain solutions
Peak Mining Signs $150M Deal for Microbt Bitcoin Miners, Eyes Large-Scale Liquid-Cooling Tech
22.9.2023
According to Peak Mining, a subsidiary of Northern Data Group, the company has signed a contract with bitcoin mining rig manufacturer Microbt worth $150 million. This agreement will equip Peak Mining with 7 exahash per second (EH/s) of the latest next-generation BTC mining devices. Microbt...
Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum's Future Upgrades Could Bring Full Nodes to Mobile Devices
6.9.2023
Ethereum (ETH) full nodes could in the future become so light-weight that they can run on mobile devices, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has predicted.
In a speech at Korea Blockchain Week that was cited by Cointelegraph, Buterin admitted that centralization of nodes is one of the Ethereum...
I Broke A Samba de Amigo VR Demo By Being A Short King
23.8.2023
I got some hands-on time with Samba de Amigo: Party Central, and playing Sega’s long-awaited rhythm game sequel on the Switch was fun enough that I’m sure it will satisfy anyone who likes swinging their arms to the rhythm. Waving the joy-con controllers in time with popular songs like “I Really...
I Broke A Samba de Amigo VR Demo By Being A Short King
23.8.2023
I got some hands-on time with Samba de Amigo: Party Central, and playing Sega’s long-awaited rhythm game sequel on the Switch was fun enough that I’m sure it will satisfy anyone who likes swinging their arms to the rhythm. Waving the joy-con controllers in time with popular songs like “I Really...
Canaan Cuts Bitcoin Mining Power by 2 EH/s Amid US, Kazakhstan Challenges
20.8.2023
Canaan, a leading high-performance computing firm and mining rig producer, recently disclosed hurdles set to dent its bitcoin mining activities and revenue from Q3 2023 onward. These setbacks primarily stem from diminished operational hours of their mining devices. This revelation comes hot on...