Any new development involving technology out of China will be scrutinized. The government’s desire to introduce face scans for mobile users will only stir the pot even further. Mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, have become the new medium for a lot of people in 2019. China Takes Facial […]
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Lightning Network User Recovers Most of the 4 BTC Presumed “Lost”
A little while ago, there was some commotion over a user losing 4 BTC through the Lightning Network. That situation has now changed for the better. A lot of people were taken aback by how unsecure the Lightning Network turned out to be. Rectifying the Lightning Network Narrative If a […]
Robots Are Capable of Experiencing Touch Like Humans can
New developments continue to affect the world of robotics. Researchers are confident they can let robots acquire a sense akin to how humans perceive touch. When an animate machine interacts with inanimate objects, there is no haptic feedback. Robots Can Acquire a Sense of Touch That is one of the […]
Bitcoin’s Hashrate is Seemingly on a Downward Spiral
As the year almost comes to a close, there could be some interesting Bitcoin action in the weeks ahead. If the network hashrate is any indication, that activity might not necessarily be positive. In the past few months, the overall Bitcoin hashrate has seen many ups and downs. Highs and […]
Criminals can Reactivate Your Dormant Netflix Account Without Payment Details
Criminals will often turn their attention to online services. A new discovery shows how even inactive Netflix accounts are not safe from harm. When a Netflix account is no longer considered an active subscription, it becomes basically worthless. The Tricky Nature of a Dormant Netflix Account Without subscription, users cannot […]
Suspicious Black Friday Deal for a KeepKey is Best Avoided
Black Friday has arrived, which means there are numerous deals and bargains to scoop up. One particular offering for a cryptocurrency hardware wallet raises a lot of questions, though. There are many reasons why Black Friday has become the favorite “holiday” of millions of consumers globally. Black Friday is a […]
Skrill Expands its Cryptocurrency Focus With a new Conversion Service
Accessing cryptocurrencies becomes a lot easier as time progresses. Skrill, a well-respected payment processor, has introduced its own crypto-to-crypto feature. It is the first time that Skrill engages in any activity related to cryptocurrencies. Skrill Has Hope for Cryptocurrencies Its new buy and sell service is accessible to all users […]
Fidelity Investments Incentivizes Employees Through an ERC-1404 Token
Many crypto enthusiasts hope to see financial institutions embrace this new form of money sooner or later. It now appears Fidelity Investments has done so, at least where its employees are concerned. It is rather uncommon for a financial service provider to openly embrace the concept of cryptocurrencies. A Bold […]
Gods Unchained Notes Significant Gas Expenditure Growth
The success of Ethereum dApps can be measured in different ways. Gods Unchained is quickly climbing the ranks across the board, albeit not everything is positive. This blockchain-based trading card game has made a name for itself in the past few months. The Success of Gods Unchained Remains So much […]
Ethereum Developers can Attain Scalability Through Elastos
The debate regarding Ethereum’s scaling problems is still in full effect. One possible solution comes in the form of a sidechain, known as Elastos. It is not the first time the idea of utilizing a sidechain for Ethereum comes to the surface. Elastos has Arrived on Ethereum Until the developers […]
Top 7 Things I Wish I Knew as a New GTA 5 Online Player
I’ve been playing GTA 5 Online for quite some time now. I’ve reached level 300+ and made over $100 million in the game. Today I’m here to share the top 7 things I wish I knew as a brand new GTA Online player. If you’re just now getting starting with […]
Bitcoin Black Friday Will Probably Never Return
It would appear along-standing Bitcoin service is shutting down. The platform known as Bitcoin Black Friday has ceased to exist after years of service. Spending Bitcoin during Black Friday is a fun experience. Farewell, Bitcoin Black Friday Numerous retailers and online shops accept this method of payment. When scoring an […]
Academics Highlight Flaws and Potential of Bitcoin’s Lightning Network
The viability of Bitcoin’s Lightning Network is a topic of substantial debate. Researchers are now confirming some of those concerns, albeit it’s not all bad news either. Emin Gun Sirer recently shared academic research regarding the Lightning Network. Good and bad Lightning Network Findings One part of the paper confirms […]
Uber may be Forced out of London After Losing its License
Ride-sharing service providers need to obtain licenses to operate in specific regions. For Uber, one of its biggest areas will no longer be serviceable moving forward. It has been a while since Uber made any headlines recently. Tough Times Ahead for Uber in London This time around, it is not […]
Tether Faces Another Lawsuit in the Western District of Washington
Tether has come under scrutiny time and time again in the past year and a half. It now appears the company faces another lawsuit in Washington State. The new lawsuit was filed on November 22, and addresses both Tether and Bitfinex. Another day in Court for Tether and Bitfinex It […]
Tesla’s Cybertruck is a Meme yet it Generates 146,000 Pre-orders
Tesla’s unveiling of the Cybertruck has been a bit of a mixed bag. It is a very popular meme on the Internet, but also an electric car nearly 150,000 want to pre-order. One cannot open social media without running into a Cybertruck meme this week. The Cybertruck is Extremely Popular […]
Mastercard Will Prevent Free Trials From Turning Into Automatic Subscriptions
Credit and debit cards are convenient, yet they lack some crucial features. Mastercard had high hopes for automatic billing, but that feature has now been officially removed. Setting up recurring payments is one of the reasons why debit and credit cards have become so successful. A Smart Business Decision by […]
Iran’s APT33 Hacking Unit Targets Industrial Control Systems
For quite some time now, there have been claims as to how Iran has state-funded hacking groups under its control. Those rumors will only be reinforced following a string of recent attacks against industrial control systems executed by APT33. It would appear a new group of state-sponsored Iranian hackers is […]