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Binance suddenly finding $775,000 in XLM is totally not a publicity stunt

Jul18
by on July 18, 2019 at 3:56 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


Prominent cryptocurrency exchange Binance has apparently stumbled upon almost 10 million Stellar (XLM) tokens, worth $775,000 — you know, just laying around. According to a Binance blog post, the firm had been unknowingly receiving dividends for validating transactions on the Stellar network since August 31 2018. “Fast forward to this week, when we looked into the staking of Stellar for Binance.com, we discovered that we had already earned 9,500,000 XLM ($775,000 USD) worth of extra XLM tokens,” said Binance. Binance further claimed it had followed Stellar’s advice to change certain settings on its hot and cold cryptocurrency wallets. Staking cryptocurrency to receive…

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48 kilometers is the farthest most people will travel to get some ass

Jul18
by on July 18, 2019 at 3:17 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider, Shareables


It turns out that 48 kilometers (30 miles) is the maximum distance most dating app users are willing to travel for a chance to meet the love of their lives. Indeed, two-thirds of people (68 percent) are seeking partners within the borders of their own state, with a third of those unwilling to consider dating anyone outside of their neighborhood or city. That’s according to a survey from moving service HireAHelper published in June. The survey further found that 41 percent of people weren’t too fond of getting into long-distance relationships, compared to 27 percent in the other camp. When…

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Google’s Parrotron AI helps people with speech impediments talk freely

Jul18
by on July 18, 2019 at 2:43 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, artificial intelligence, Google


Earlier this year, Google teased a neural network-powered algorithm that could do speech-to-speech translation in real-time. As impressive as that might be, the app was mostly inaccessible to people with speech impediments. This is why the company’s AI division has been working on new software specifically aimed at those with verbal impairments. In a new blog post, the Big G presented a new speech-to-text technology specifically designed for people with verbal impairments and atypical speech patterns. Dubbed Parrotron, the software runs on a deep neural network trained to convert atypical speech patterns into fluent synthesized speech. What’s particularly interesting is…

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Google has removed 7 ‘stalkerware’ apps from its Play Store

Jul18
by on July 18, 2019 at 2:39 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Code Word


For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. Google has pulled seven tracking apps from the Play Store after Avast, a cybersecurity company, found they allowed people to stalk on their employees, children, or partner. Stalkerware, which once seemed inaccessible, now takes the form of applications that allow someone to remotely monitor another person’s activity. For example, one of the apps Google removed was “Spy Kids Tracker,” a parental surveillance app that allowed people to read texts, view photos,…

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TikTok is testing a WhatsApp shortcut to let you share videos with your best friends

Jul18
by on July 18, 2019 at 1:28 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Social Media


It appears social media sensation TikTok is taking a leaf out of the books of Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube. The platform is currently testing a Discover tab to make it easier for users to, well, discover new engaging content. The Discover tap sits left of the upload button, where the Search function used to reside. See if you can spot the difference: The new Discover tab was spotted by serial leaker Jane Manchun Wong, who has previously uncovered yet-to-be-released features in popular apps like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. It remains unclear if the Discover tab will be any different to the…

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