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Callbacks on Web Components?
22.8.2024
A gem from Chris Ferdinandi that details how to use custom events to hook into Web Components. More importantly, Chris dutifully explains why custom events are a better fit than, say, callback functions.
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AI researchers want to solve bot problem by requiring ID to use internet
16.8.2024
The researchers based their ideas on “proof of personhood” technologies developed by the blockchain community
AI researchers want to solve the bot problem by requiring ID to use the internet
16.8.2024
The researchers based their ideas on “proof of personhood” technologies developed by the blockchain community
AI may already use more power than Bitcoin — and it threatens Bitcoin mining
14.8.2024
AI may already consume more power than Bitcoin mining, and its deep pockets mean miners face stiff competition for equipment and electricity
HTML Attribute to Allow/Disallow Handwriting Input
12.8.2024
A new explainer for a new HTML attribute to handle handwritten inputs. Like this:
<input type="text" handwriting="true" ... <input type="text" handwriting="false" ... <textarea handwriting="" ... <!-- evaluates to "true" --<div contenteditable...
Putin Signs Law to Advance Cryptocurrency Use in Russia’s International Trade
12.8.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new law to establish experimental legal frameworks to advance digital technologies, particularly cryptocurrencies, in international trade. The legislation allows for the modification of laws to facilitate cryptocurrency transactions, including...
Increasing Ethereum network use strengthens the case for ETH price rally to $3K
9.8.2024
Surging Ethereum network activity and growing adoption of layer-2 scaling solutions pave the way for an ETH price rally to $3,000
Coinbase to expand use of Vaults for secure crypto custody — Executive
8.8.2024
Coinbase currently holds approximately $270 million in customer assets
Coinbase to expand use of Vaults for secure crypto custody — Executive
8.8.2024
Coinbase currently holds approximately $270 million in customer assets
Coinbase to expand use of Vaults for secure crypto custody — Executive
8.8.2024
Coinbase currently holds approximately $270 million in customer assets
East African Scientists Use AI for Accurate Extreme Weather Forecasts
6.8.2024
Climate scientists in East Africa are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into traditional weather forecasting methods to enhance the accuracy of extreme weather predictions. The region faces increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events due to climate change. By combining...
Valve Seems To Be Working On A New Half-Life Game That Doesn't Use VR
5.8.2024
There’s growing evidence, via datamining and voice actor leaks, that Valve is working on a brand new, yet-to-be-announced Half-Life video game. And before you go running to tell folks that, finally, Half-Life 3 is confirmed, keep in mind that we don’t know if that’s true. Read more
How to Add a Header to a curl Request
3.8.2024
curl is one of those great utilities that’s been around seemingly forever and has endless use cases. These days I find myself using curl to batch download files and test APIs. Sometimes my testing leads me to using different HTTP headers in my requests. To add a header to a curl request,...
Ditobanx and ICP Hub Mexico Launch Initiative Promoting Cryptocurrency Use at Universities
2.8.2024
Ditobanx and ICP Hub Mexico recently partnered to launch an initiative promoting the use of cryptocurrencies at Mexican universities. As part of this program, over 4,000 students received $5.42 (100 pesos) worth of Ckbtc, the so-called bitcoin twin, to use at campus cafes, restaurants, and copy...
Suno defends AI training with copyrighted music amid RIAA lawsuit
2.8.2024
The outcome of this case could set a significant precedent, not just for Suno and Udio but for the broader AI and music industries
Suno defends AI training with copyrighted music amid RIAA lawsuit
2.8.2024
The outcome of the case could set a precedent, not just for Suno and Udio but for the broader AI and music industries
Russia Legalizes Use of Bitcoin for Cross-Border Payment
30.7.2024
Russia has been a paragon of adopting crypto following the sanctions it faced during the war with Ukraine. The country has been witnessing increased use of digital assets not only among its citizens but also at the government level. In line with this, the Russian State Duma Committee on Financial...
Nigerian CBDC Adoption Lags, Makes Up Less Than 1% of Currency in Use
30.7.2024
Nigeria’s central bank digital currency, known as the eNaira, was the first of its kind in Africa. However, it currently represents only about 0.36% of the total currency in circulation. Nigerian experts attribute the slow adoption of the e-naira to its perceived lack of significant benefits...
Bill targeting illicit use of crypto passes US House: Law Decoded
29.7.2024
Legislation focuses on preventing illicit cryptocurrency activities while safeguarding consumer choice
Watch YouTubers Use Mario Kart's Green Shells To Destroy A Car In Real Life
29.7.2024
There are many who lament the effects of YouTube on our children’s minds, as unvetted dross-like entertainment is churned out separately from the eyes of regulatory bodies, inevitably crammed with product placement and woeful thought of child safety. But then, there are people who spend three...