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.....»»
LinkedIn just received a small but very useful upgrade
LinkedIn is rolling out a new feature that allows users that have enabled Creator Mode to add a link to their profiles......»»
Netflix Cancels Meghan Markle"s New Show Before It Even Airs
Netflix's animation cutbacks continue as Meghan Markle's new show, Pearl, finds itself on the chopping block.Meghan Markle is the latest creator to fall victim to Netflix's animation budget cuts, with her planned show Pearl being canceled before.....»»
Why Argentina is embracing cryptocurrency
The nation that has seen economic trauma is open to the possibility of alternative money like Bitcoin......»»
Bitcoin becomes official currency in Central African Republic
The Central Africa Republic is one of the world's poorest countries, and is a close Russian ally......»»
The First US City Government to Mine Bitcoin? Fort Worth, Texas
"Fort Worth, Texas, is now the first city government in the United States to mine bitcoin," reports CNBC. "[A]nd in an almost poetic devotion to the initiative, Mayor Mattie Parker oversaw the construction of a small mining farm in City Hall." Thr.....»»
Why Warren Buffett Still Won"t Invest in Bitcoin
Investor Warren Buffett addressed the annual shareholder meeting today for his multinational holding company Berkshire Hathaway — and said he still wouldn't buy bitcoin. But this time he gave a detailed explanation why. CNBC reports: "Whether.....»»
Blake Lively and Edgar Wright Team Up for Seconds, Another Graphic Novel From the Scott Pilgrim Creator
Blake Lively makes her feature directorial debut with a new film adaptation based on the work of Scott Pilgrim author Bryan Lee O'Malley.It's been a long time since Scott Pilgrim stepped up to save the world on the big screen. The 2010 film Scott.....»»
How to Duet on TikTok
Have you ever seen those TikTok videos where another creator responds to a video embedded in their video? That’s called a Duet, and here’s how you can make one yourself. The post How to Duet on TikTok first appeared on Phandroid. Chance.....»»
Autocorrect sucks sometimes, admits feature creator Ken Kocienda, but there are reasons – and solutions
If I had a dollar for each time I’ve heard someone complain that autocorrect sucks, I’d be able to buy an . But yeah, people do complain, and even the guy who created the feature – Ken Kocienda – admits that sometimes it can be more of a hi.....»»
Bitcoin Becomes Official Currency In Central African Republic
The Central African Republic (CAR) has approved Bitcoin as legal tender -- just the second country to do so. The BBC reports: CAR is one of the world's poorest countries, but is rich in diamonds, gold and uranium. It has been wracked by conflict for.....»»
Amazon"s Twitch Seeks To Revamp Creator Pay With Focus on Profit
Twitch, the Amazon-owned live-streaming website, is weighing potential changes to how it pays top talent, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the planning, an effort that would boost its profits but would also risk alienating so.....»»
Fidelity Will Allow Investors Access To Bitcoin In Their 401(k)s
In a first-of-its-kind move -- and the latest sign that crypto-investing has gone mainstream -- Fidelity Investments announced Tuesday that 401(k) plan participants will soon be able to invest in Bitcoin via their retirement plan. Reader BeerFartMoro.....»»
MSI Creator Z17 vs. Apple MacBook Pro 16
The MSI Creator 17 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 are two fast laptops out to win the hearts and minds of creative buyers. But only one can win this shootout......»»
How to make a public profile on Snapchat
Having a public profile on Snapchat is a step towards becoming a creator on the app. We'll go over what it means to have a public profile and how to make one......»»
Mac Studio, Podcasting Setups, and iPad Pro wishlist with Jason Snell on the AppleInsider podcast
On this special episode of the AppleInsider podcast, former lead editor of Macworld and creator of The Incomparable podcast network, Jason Snell reviews the Mac Studio, Studio Display, and shares his wishlist for iPad Pro.Award-winning writer and pod.....»»
Latest "Shot on iPhone 13 Pro" video highlights Singapore"s chicken rice war
Apple's latest "Shot on iPhone" video "Poached" celebrates Singapore's beloved dish of chicken rice, with Chef's Table' creator David Gelb producing the piece on an iPhone 13 Pro.Released on Sunday to the official Apple YouTube channel, "Shot on iPho.....»»
Dirk Hohndel, Early Linux Contributor, Joins Foundation Supporting Blockchain Platform Cardano
Dirk Hohndel gets frequently mentioned on Slashdot. He was a very early contributor to Linux (and for the last five years the chief open source officer and vice president at VMware). But he's also the guy who interviews Linus Torvalds in the keynote.....»»
Tandis review: The ultimate geometry-based puzzle game
Pristinely disguised edutainment—and its creator clarifies game's background math. Enlarge / By moving simple shapes from one grid to the next, Tandis players can apply mathematical functions to their shapes and enjoy immediate shape.....»»
Seized Silk Road Bitcoin To Clear Ross Ulbricht"s $183M Debt
Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht will see his $183 million debt wiped out following the seizure of $3 billion in bitcoin connected to an unnamed Silk Road hacker, according to a court filing. From a report: In 2015, Ulbricht was sentenced to life in p.....»»
In rare interview, Monkey Island designers tell Ars about long-awaited Return
The new title will eschew pixel art, embrace hint systems. Enlarge / Welcome back. We've been expecting you. Nine years ago, The Secret of Monkey Island creator and designer Ron Gilbert wrote a blog post laying out what he w.....»»