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Virtual Property Sells for $1.5M in Ether, Smashing NFT Record

A piece of virtual land on blockchain marketplace and gaming platform Axie Infinity has just sold for a record-breaking sum in cryptocurrency. From a report: At around 23:00 UTC on Monday, one of the platform's newest community members, "Flying Falco.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotFeb 9th, 2021

The monkey’s paw curls as Rayman returns in Ubisoft’s new NFT game

Miss the days of Rayman? He's back in a new game from Ubisoft, but it's probably not what you're imagining — or what you want......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News12 hr. 46 min. ago

VPN used for VR game cheat sells access to your home network

Big Mama VPN tied to network which offers access to residential IP addresses. In the hit virtual reality game Gorilla Tag, you swing your arms to pull your primate character aroun.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News17 hr. 18 min. ago

Extended chart of life shows ancient species may have evolved slower and lasted longer

If all the world's a stage and all the species merely players, then their exits and entrances can be found in the rock record. Fossilized skeletons and shells clearly show how evolution and extinction unfolded over the past half a billion years, but.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Ransomware in 2024: New players, bigger payouts, and smarter tactics

In 2024, ransomware remained the top cybersecurity threat to organizations worldwide. New groups filled the void left by law enforcement crackdowns, targeting businesses with record-breaking ransom demands and sophisticated tactics. In this article,.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Rocket-inspired reaction yields carbon with record surface area

Using a chemical reaction inspired by rocket fuel ignition, Cornell researchers have engineered a nanoporous carbon with the highest surface area ever reported, a breakthrough that is already proving beneficial for carbon-dioxide capture and energy s.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Melting sea ice in Antarctica causes ocean storms, scientists say

The record-breaking retreat of Antarctic sea ice in 2023 has led to more frequent storms over newly exposed parts of the Southern Ocean, according to a study published Wednesday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Chinese astronauts perform record-breaking 9-hour spacewalk

Two Chinese astronauts have performed the longest-ever single spacewalk, from the Tiangong space station......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Leakers clash over iPhone 17 camera layout – triangular versus horizontal

Two leakers, each with enough of a track record to give them some credibility, are clashing over the iPhone 17 camera layout. The first says that the iPhone 17 Pro will adopt a horizontal layout in a module with a similar shape to the Dynamic Isla.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 18th, 2024

Accessory Brand Caseology Might be Calling it Quits

Caseology sells several products which includes cases for smartphones, tablets, and wearables. The post Accessory Brand Caseology Might be Calling it Quits appeared first on Phandroid. While it’s been a mainstay brand in the mobile a.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Apple"s M4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro has returned to its best $1,749 Black Friday price

The newly released M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch is back to its record low price of $1,749, with units in stock with free next day shipping. This deal was last seen on Black Friday and limited supply is available.Black Friday has return on Apple's 14-in.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Cost of retail crime up 40% over two years, Australian research shows

A new retail crime study has revealed escalating challenges for the retail sector, with shoplifting, employee theft, fraud and customer aggression rising to record levels......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Scientists struggle to explain record surge in global heat

The world has been getting hotter for decades but a sudden and extraordinary surge in heat has sent the climate deeper into uncharted territory—and scientists are still trying to figure out why......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

The secret to living to 110? Bad record-keeping, researcher says

Most of what we know about humans living to very old age is based on faulty data, including the science behind the "blue zones" famous for having a high proportion of people over 100, according to one researcher......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 14th, 2024

A new twist: The molecular machines that loop chromosomes also twist DNA

Scientists from the Kavli Institute of Delft University of Technology and the IMP Vienna Biocenter have discovered a new property of the molecular motors that shape our chromosomes. While six years ago they found that these so-called SMC motor protei.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 13th, 2024

The science of shopping: Neuroeconomist explains what happens in the brain when we buy

'Tis the season for spending for many. An estimated 197 million people shopped from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, according to the National Retailer Federation. On Black Friday alone, consumers spent a record $33.6 billion......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 13th, 2024

Scientists call for all-out, global effort to create an AI virtual cell

Noting that recent advances in artificial intelligence and the existence of large-scale experimental data about human biology have reached a critical mass, a team of researchers from Stanford University, Genentech, and the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 12th, 2024

"A virtual seat at the family table": why older people are among the biggest users of social media

The Australian government's recent decision to ban under 16s from social media has focused attention on the harms it can cause—especially for young people......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 12th, 2024

Watch this festive drone display that scored a world record

A recent drone display used thousands of the machines to create festive scenes, with one particular image earning its creators a place in the record books......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 12th, 2024

Reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakes

Add to a charity haul that's already raised nearly $9,500 in just a couple of days. If you've been too busy punching virtual Nazis to take part in this year's Ars Technica Charit.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 11th, 2024

Why crisis simulations fail and how to fix them

In this Help Net Security interview, Allison Ritter, Head of Cyber Experiential Exercising at Cyberbit, shares her insights on the key differences between in-person and virtual cyber crisis simulations and what makes each approach effective. Ritter h.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 11th, 2024