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2/3 of EU states voted for atrocious Copyright Reform — now all will have to adopt it

Apr15
by on April 15, 2019 at 10:16 am
Posted In: Around the Web


The absolute final vote on the incredibly controversial Copyright Reform was held today, with 19 EU member states voting in favor of making it EU law. Despite the Netherlands, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland, Finland, and Sweden voting against the Copyright Reform — and Estonia, Belgium, and Slovenia abstaining — it’ll now be mandatory for all EU countries to implement the law at a national level. This will include the most controversial parts of the directive: Article 11 (aka link tax) and Article 13 (aka upload filters).   Voting results, #Copyright directive approved: pic.twitter.com/kHPp8Q8xVI — Julia Reda (@Senficon) April 15, 2019 No…

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CHEAP: Get 3 (yes, a whole 3!) Amazon Echo Dots for only $70! WOW!

Apr15
by on April 15, 2019 at 10:01 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Plugged


Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! It’s almost Easter everyone! That means one thing: rolling back a boulder and revealing some spicy deals. And, boy, do we have an offer for you: three Amazon Echo Dots for only $70! Whether you already have an Echo device and want to expand your set-up, or if you’re just starting out building your very own smart home, this is the deal for you. The Echo Dot is one of the smallest of Amazon‘s range of voice-activated assistants. These little devices still contain a…

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Inside North Korea’s evil masterplan to siphon Southeast Asia’s cryptocurrency

Apr15
by on April 15, 2019 at 9:56 am
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


North Korea might be posturing to attack Southeast Area’s growing cryptocurrency sector, and experts say it demands international response to reduce the threat. British defense think-tank Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) has warned countries like Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam could soon become targets of state-sponsored hackers intent on skirting international economic sanctions, CNBC reports. “North Korean networks have engaged in fundraising and have evaded trade and financial restrictions through the use of front companies, agents and deceptive financial techniques at banks across the region,” RUSI declared. “North Korea could cash out its cryptocurrency profits by relying on its extensive overseas financial networks…

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Moonday Morning: IMF builds its own cryptocurrency ‘for learning,’ and more

Apr15
by on April 15, 2019 at 9:40 am
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


Welcome to another Monday and with that, another Moonday Morning – where we take a look at the weekend’s top blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Here’s Hard Fork’s selection of last weekend’s top stories: 1. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have cobbled together to launch a private blockchain and quasi-cryptocurrency called “Learning Coin”. Both organizations are seeking to better understand the technology, and have stated that the coin (which has no monetary value) will not be available to the public. 2. In other news, an increasing number of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are said to be abusing…

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How China’s new highway for self-driving cars will boost its AV ambitions

Apr15
by on April 15, 2019 at 9:10 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Cars


China has its eyes set on making self-driving cars mainstream. In order to boost its position as a leader in this sector, the country is building a 100 km long highway with dedicated lanes for autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles (AVs). According to a report by FutureCar, this freeway will connect Beijing and the Xiongan New Area in Hebei province, and will be operational by 2020. It will have smart sensors along the self-driving car lanes, and a smart-toll facility for easier payment. The highway will have a speed limit of 62 to 74 mph. A report suggests that by 2020, half of…

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