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No, Linus Torvalds is not Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto

ZDNet reporter Steven Vaughan-Nichols has solved the mystery of whether Linus Torvalds is Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto: no. But what's interesting is why the reporter had to ask in the first place: In a GitHub Linux kernel repository, it appear.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotFeb 5th, 2022

‘Andor’ is a triumph of cinematic world building

Creator Tony Gilroy’s ‘less is more’ philosophy resulted in a series that is both intimate and monumental. “There’s a process of climbing into the aesthetics of any project, big or small,” Tony Gilroy tells.....»»

Category: topSource:  fastcodesignRelated NewsNov 23rd, 2022

Corellium"s iOS security tool used by rogue"s gallery of iPhone hacking

Despite vehement denials, virtual iOS tool creator Corellium sold its software to spyware and malware distributors, including the makers of the infamous Pegasus.CorelliumCorellium became known for producing a virtualized version of iOS to enable secu.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 21st, 2022

Early Black Friday Deals Nov. 19: 12% off Apple Watch Series 8, $15 off Xbox Series S, 53% off Netgear Orbi Pro Mesh Wi-Fi, more

Saturday's best deals include $491 off Focal Elegia High-Fidelity Headphones, $200 off a Sony Wireless Subwoofer, 20% off a Lego Creator Noodle Shop, and much more.Best deals for November 19AppleInsider checks online stores daily to uncover discounts.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 19th, 2022

There"s been a huge growth in malicious cryptomining

Declining bitcoin prices and rising electricity prices make cryptojacking a major threat.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 14th, 2022

Apple News launches "After the Whistle" World Cup podcast

New "After the Whistle" podcast from Apple will feature "Ted Lasso" co-creator Brendan Hunt and NBC Sports host Rebecca Lowe reacting to all of the action from the soccer World Cup.The new podcast launches on November 17, 2022 with a preview of the t.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 14th, 2022

Types of Bitcoin Investors

Bitcoin is now a buzzword. In reality, millions of people are using Bitcoin today. While most people use Bitcoin simply as a means of payment, considering that Bitcoin was originally to replace the fiat currency, many people are investing in Bitcoin......»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsNov 13th, 2022

Hogwarts Legacy character creator answers key questions

Our first look at Hogwarts Legacy's character creator answers how the game will deal with representation of sex and gender......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 11th, 2022

FTX: Bitcoin hits two-year low as crypto exchange deal collapses

Crypto market rocked after the Binance exchange says it will not bail out its smaller rival FTX......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsNov 10th, 2022

Lenovo Slim 7 Pro X: Create content while on the go

If you’re a creator who’s constantly on the move, then Lenovo’s Slim 7 Pro X could be the perfect mobile workhorse. The post Lenovo Slim 7 Pro X: Create content while on the go first appeared on Phandroid. Laptops have come a very lon.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsNov 8th, 2022

Hacker took pains to hide $3.36B of stolen bitcoin. Feds found it anyway

The haul, the second biggest in DOJ history, shows the difficulty of hiding cryptocurrency. Enlarge / Bitcoin laundering concept vector illustration. Federal prosecutors have recovered $3.36 billion in bitcoin that was.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 8th, 2022

Stolen $3bn Bitcoin mystery ends with popcorn tin discovery

James Zhong pleads guilty to the 2012 hack as police find stash of 50,000 Bitcoin......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsNov 7th, 2022

Swedish engineer creates playable accordion from 2 Commodore 64 computers

Linus Åkesson's instrument sports custom software and a bellows made of floppy disks. Enlarge / Linus Åkesson playing his homemade "Commodordion" in a YouTube video. (credit: Linus Åkesson) In late October, a Swedish.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 4th, 2022

Peer-to-Peer LAN transfers are coming to Steam

The creator of SteamDB recently discovered code indicating Valve is working on peer-to-peer Steam game transfers. The feature would let users copy games between PCs on the same local area network (LAN) which is usually faster than downloading and doe.....»»

Category: topSource:  techspotRelated NewsOct 29th, 2022

TikTok user turns iPhone into iBook G3 with 3D-printed case

A TikTok user known for creating custom iPad cases has built a miniature iBook G3 case for iPhone.TikTok creator @skipperfilms iPhone/iBook caseThe DIY community is full of creative individuals looking to revive some of Apple's nostalgic designs in m.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsOct 27th, 2022

Chinese spies charged in Huawei obstruction case after sending Bitcoin bribes

The years-long saga involving a controversial global mobile telecom giant just got even more contentious.In a press conference on Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice detailed newly-unsealed charges against two alleged spies from China. According t.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsOct 26th, 2022

Alan Moore Laments HBO Watchmen, Told Showrunner Never to Contact Him

Watchmen creator Alan Moore slams the recent HBO series, recounting how he now finds the original work "embarrassing" and asking the showrunner never to contact him again.Watchmen creator Alan Moore isn’t a fan of the TV show, because of course he.....»»

Category: gameSource:  ignRelated NewsOct 19th, 2022

Getting To Know The Bitcoin Currency

Bitcoin as a currency is not a new concept. This is a tool that has been in use since the invention of paper. In fact, it can be credited with creating the first completely decentralized online transaction. When you hear about people making transacti.....»»

Category: topSource:  tapscapeRelated NewsOct 19th, 2022

Who"s in control of SMIC technology advances?

A TechInsight report disclosed in July 2022 that Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SMIC) had been shipping 7nm chips made with 14nm equipment for the MinerVa Bitcoin Miner SoC for a year. The China-based pure-play foundry has yet to respond.....»»

Category: itSource:  digitimesRelated NewsOct 18th, 2022

The actor who claims he co-created Mortal Kombat

Mortal Kombat's digitized martial artists went to court for more credit in the '90s. Enlarge / Artist's conception of the legal claims from some Mortal Kombat actors who sought "co-creator" status in court. Today, on the 3.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 8th, 2022

Taiwanese makers looking ahead to new metaverse business opportunities

When it comes to the metaverse, the strengths of Taiwanese makers are infrastructure, human interface, and hardware for spatial computing, according to Microsoft Taiwan GM Sean Pien. He also stated that makers could consider diving into creator econo.....»»

Category: itSource:  digitimesRelated NewsOct 6th, 2022