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Cyber criminals steal $27M in Bitcoin by impersonating popular cryptocurrency exchange

Jun26
by on June 26, 2019 at 8:21 am
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


Police agencies from the UK and the Netherlands have arrested six people in connection with the theft of €24 million ($27 million) worth of cryptocurrency. According to a statement, the gang stole Bitcoin from at least 4,000 victims across 12 countries. This is likely just the start, as more are beleived to have been affected; victims continue to come forward. Following a 14-month long investigation, the group of five men and one woman were arrested at their homes in the south of England, Amsterdam, and Rotterdam, in a coordinated operation yesterday. Beyond this, details are sparse, but it appears the…

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Twitter’s bringing lists to the home screen and I’m jumping with joy

Jun26
by on June 26, 2019 at 7:52 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web


Twitter is considered to be a handy tool for journalists looking to stay on top of the news – I”ve written some great news stories based on tips and leads from the social network. However, I’m always bummed out that Twitter’s lists feature, that lets me curate different feeds to cater to my interest, is buried deep in the app and is hard to access. The company’s finally addressing that: Twitter said that it’s currently rolling out a feature for some users that allows them to swipe through their lists on the home screen. Customizable timelines that are easy to…

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Lightyear unveils its solar car prototype with a 725km range and $170,000 price tag

Jun26
by on June 26, 2019 at 7:43 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Cars


Dutch automotive firm Lightyear has unveiled a prototype of the One, a solar-powered car that can travel up to 725km (450 miles) on a full charge. You can juice it up via electric charging stations, or just leave it out in the sun. The five-seater sedan is designed to be light and aerodynamic for maximum range, so you’ll feel comfortable taking it out for long road trips. It features five square meters of solar panels beneath safety glass on its roof and hood to draw power, and four motors to power each wheel independently. Additionally, the body is crafted from…

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