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Mozilla rolls out new automated crypto-jacking filtering in Firefox

Apr09
by on April 9, 2019 at 12:59 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


Popular browser solution Mozilla Firefox is finally rolling out its long-awaited system for stopping internet baddies from secretly mining cryptocurrencies with your computing resources. As of today, users of Firefox‘ Nightly and Beta browsers are equipped with the option to automatically block crypto-jacking scripts (like the infamous CoinHive). In addition to illicit cryptocurrency mining, the latest Firefox update includes a feature to block “fingerprinting” scripts, which harvest snapshots of computer configurations that can be used to track internet usage (even if cookies are cleared). “In collaboration with Disconnect, we have compiled lists of domains that serve fingerprinting and crypto-mining scripts,” reads the…

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CHEAP: $134 off Audio Technica’s noise cancelling headphones is a BLESSING

Apr09
by on April 9, 2019 at 12:01 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Plugged


Hate noise? So do I. Luckily, drowning it out with specifically tunes sound waves has gotten quite affordable. Take the Audio Technica ATH-MSR7NC SonicPro Active Noise Canceling Headphones that are selling for just $165 – down from $299. These over-the-ear headphones sport 45mm True Motion Drivers for optimized sound quality, and if that doesn’t really tell you anything, plenty of reviews indicate the headphones can produce some great and clear audio. They’re apparently comfortable to wear for a long time too. Have a peek at its specifications: Frequency Response: 5-40,000 Hz Sensitivity: 104 dB/mW (active mode) Impedance: 150 ohms (active)…

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Learn pro photography skills with 1-on-1 guidance in this $39 training

Apr09
by on April 9, 2019 at 12:00 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Offers


Smartphones have mostly turned picture taking into a push-button affair. But to make sure you get a great pic without technology and dumb luck getting you through, you need some training. You can round your photography game into shape with The Award-Winning iPhotography Training course, now just $39 (over 90 percent off) from TNW Deals.

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The only 4/20 weed gear guide you’ll ever need

Apr09
by on April 9, 2019 at 11:38 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Plugged


The days when weed was an underground pastime are over. The game’s changed. Hell, there are whole US states where weed is legal. The same process has happened with 4/20 (AKA that weird weed day). It used to be a niche concern, but now? Countries across the world hold massive smoking rallies and innumerable people light-up to celebrate the occasion. Here at TNW, we wanted to do something to help you celebrate 4/20 properly. Despite the weed industry expanding substantially over the last decade, there’s still a lot of shit products out there. So, we decided to round-up some of…

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Mt. Gox might need 2 more years to repay millions worth of lost Bitcoin

Apr09
by on April 9, 2019 at 11:35 am
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


The leader of the group representing victims of the defunct cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox is stepping down from his post. The founder and coordinator of Mt. Gox Legal, Andy Pag, is resigning in the midst of a “legal quagmire that could take years to resolve,” he told CoinDesk in an interview. Mt. Gox Legal was set up 18 months ago to support and represent creditors of the cryptocurrency exchange as they lobby for the return of their lost funds. In his full statement, Pag said that he believes ongoing legal issues could slow down the civil rehabilitation proceedings. Distribution of…

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