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An entrepreneur’s guide to South Korea’s blockchain tech scene

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by on May 8, 2019 at 3:25 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Podium


While an old Korean proverb warns that ‘If you don’t walk today, you must run tomorrow,’ the motto of modern South Korea’s approach to innovation might be summed up thusly: Walk briskly today, so you’re set to outrun the rest tomorrow. The still unfolding story of blockchain’s adoption in Asia’s fourth biggest economy reflects this wisdom. While regulators slapped a series of bans on ICOs at the close of 2017 and beginning of 2018, their qualms about cryptos belie the government’s proactive embrace of blockchain – and they overshadow a population that’s already gearing itself to emerge as global trendsetters…

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CHEAP: Let Sennheiser’s Wireless headphones cup your ears with love for just $100

May08
by on May 8, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider


You might have a high-end pair of headphones at home to enjoy music and movies — but good home headphones don’t necessarily mean good commute headphones. That’s why we’ve found the perfect pair for your daily use – Sennheiser HD 4.40 Wireless Over-Ear Bluetooth headphones for just $100, down from $150. The headphones support Bluetooth 4.0 and aptX for great sound. It’s NFC-ready for quick pairing with compatible devices and its around-ear design makes it easier to use it for long listens. Plus, it has a foldable headband, so you can sneak them into your bag comfortably. Reviews suggest that these cans have…

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Prince Charles on Bitcoin: ‘It’s a very interesting development’

May08
by on May 8, 2019 at 1:39 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


A Twitter user posted a video of them asking the heir to the British throne, Prince Charles, what he thought of Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and blockchain yesterday. The Prince’s response? “Oh yes, it’s a very interesting development.” Asked Prince Charles what he thinks of #bitcoin….. legendary response 😂😂 #bitcoin #btc #trx #crypto #blockchain #berlin #PrinceCharles @HabichtJonathan @APompliano @officialmcafee @Eljaboom Don’t @ me for saying bitcoinSsssss pic.twitter.com/wSvOkN0cuE — CD 🚀 (@coindorado) May 7, 2019 The Tweeter caught Prince Charles in Berlin, where he’s currently on a royal visit. The Prince of Wales can be seen initially dismissing the Tweeter’s questions, but seems…

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Google’s case for privacy is more convincing than Facebook’s

May08
by on May 8, 2019 at 12:46 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, artificial intelligence


Google, the search giant which has made its business to make money off our digital habits, is getting serious about privacy. The company, at its annual Google I/O developers conference yesterday, announced a number of fancy software updates, in addition to unveiling new hardware like Nest Hub Max and cheaper versions of its Pixel smartphone. But it also made it a point to bang the privacy drum repeatedly, stating how these features have been built keeping individuals’ privacy in mind. The message not only acknowledges the current privacy conundrum that has crippled big tech, but also runs antithetical to the…

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