EU Initiative Uses Blockchain and NFTs to Fight IP Infringement
The EU is preparing to launch its own blockchain solution to authenticate physical products through NFTs. The technology can be used to fight counterfeit products but has many other use cases as well. The tokens are compatible with regular NFT platfo.....»»
Kim Dotcom’s Bitcache a US$13.5m Failure, Liquidator Report Reveals
Founded by Kim Dotcom in 2016, Bitcache was marketed as a groundbreaking blockchain microtransaction solution set to revolutionize a lot of very important crypto stuff; so invest now, before it's too late. Last month Bitcache Limited was put into liq.....»»
Telecoms Regulator Gives Google a Week to Join IPTV Piracy Fight
As local pay TV companies complain that pirate IPTV providers are using VPNs and public DNS services to evade blocking measures, Brazil's telecoms regulator wants cooperation from Big Tech. Referencing a one-week deadline and potential legal action t.....»»
What"s new to streaming and theaters this week: "Bottoms" to "Ahsoka"
It's the weekend, which means one thing: Time to relax and watch something (or many things) on your screen of choice. From a lesbian fight club to a Star Wars spinoff — two genres we never would have imagined existing in the same sentence &mdas.....»»
Behind the make-up of "Bottoms": "If we could have used more blood, we would have"
Part teen sex comedy, part Fight Club smackdown, Bottoms' wild duality comes through loud and clear in every aspect of its filmmaking — including its makeup looks. Characters are just as likely to be dusted with glitter as they are to be drench.....»»
Why do some politicians cling to power after electoral defeat?
What effect do election processes, protests, social media, electoral rules, integrity, and voter outcomes have on an incumbent's decision to respect an election result or fight to retain office? A paper published in the Journal of Conflict Resolution.....»»
Museum researchers enlist hundreds of home gardeners in fight to save the iconic monarch butterfly
On a suburban street with smooth lawns and trimmed bushes, Martha Chiplis' yard stands out. It's not just the wildflowers: purple wild petunia, golden lanceleaf coreopsis, hot-pink Bush's poppy mallow. It's the lemon-yellow goldfinches that snack on.....»»
The 10 best lightsaber duels in Star Wars, ranked
From Ahsoka's fight with Darth Vader in The Clone Wars to Rey and Kylo Ren's clash in The Rise of Skywalker, these are the best lightsaber duels in Star Wars......»»
The Impossible Fight to Stop Canada’s Wildfires
Canada’s worst wildfire season ever has put unprecedented strain on the country’s firefighters. Tens of thousands of people have been displaced, with millions more choking on toxic wildfire smoke. Next summer could be far worse......»»
Ahsoka vs. Anakin Skywalker: who would win in a fight?
With Anakin Skywalker set to appear in Disney+'s Star Wars series, Ahsoka, let's discuss whether or not he could best his former Padawan in a possible rematch......»»
The Race to Save Yellowknife From Raging Wildfires
Some residents of Yellowknife are staying behind to fight back wildfires that could soon engulf the Canadian city. Others have shared harrowing stories as they race to escape the flames......»»
What Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg"s canceled cage match says about masculine anxiety
While the cage fight between Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla CEO Elon Musk seems to be on hold, if these men do ever end up sparring, it'll give a whole new meaning to the term "tech bro.".....»»
Musk’s X Fined $350,000 in Secret Justice Department Fight Over Trump Records
Twitter—now X—was fined for defying a judge’s deadline to comply with a warrant for records related to Donald Trump’s social media account. Twitter Inc., now rebranded as X, was fined $350,000 for defying a judge’s dea.....»»
Zuckerberg Says ‘Time to Move on’ From Musk Cage Fight
Mark Zuckerberg said in a Threads post that it's "time to move on” from speculation about a cage fight match between him and Elon Musk. Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms Inc., said it’s “time t.....»»
Buyers of Bored Ape NFTs sue after digital apes turn out to be bad investment
Lawsuit: Sotheby's $24M sale to FTX gave Bored Ape NFTs "an air of legitimacy." Enlarge / Bored Ape NFTs can now be purchased for just $50,000 each. (credit: Sotheby's) The Sotheby's auction house has been named as a def.....»»
Big iPhone 15 discounts expected from carriers, as they fight smartphone recession
If you’re planning on an upgrade next month, it may be worth holding out to see what deals can be found from mobile carriers: A Bloomberg report suggests that they will be offering “aggressive” iPhone 15 discounts. The predicted move is expe.....»»
Android 14 will give you the power to fight back against annoying ads
Android 14 will give you the power to turn off full-screen notifications, as part of the operating system's privacy push......»»
Montana loses fight against youth climate activists in landmark ruling
Emotional testimony leads to plaintiffs' win in first youth-led climate trial. Enlarge / Youth plaintiffs are greeted by supporters as they arrive for the nation's first youth climate change trial at Montana's First Judicial Dist.....»»
Study demonstrates the value of citizen science to monitor natural enemy in fight against invasive Siam weed
CABI has led new research which demonstrates the value of using citizen science to monitor the establishment and spread of a natural enemy to fight the invasive shrub Chromolaena odorata—also known as Siam weed—in South and South-East Asia......»»
Weaker transcription factors are better when they work together
Bioengineers can tailor the genomes of cells to create "cellular therapies" that fight disease, but they have found it difficult to design specialized activating proteins called transcription factors that can throw the switch on bioengineered genes w.....»»
Apple helps Made in India program hit 2B phones, 98% locally made units
A new report highlights the success of the Made in India initiative, with a massive 2 billion mobile phones made in the country since the program was introduced. Apple has been a major contributor to that stat, going from making only the iPhone SE.....»»