a couple of laughzillas on a blue diamond background

A quick guide to understanding blockchain smart contracts

Mar22
by on March 22, 2019 at 2:50 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Hard Fork, Insider


Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. ‘Smart contracts’ is a term that gets thrown about quite often in the blockchain world, but there seems to be some confusion about what they are – and how they work. Some context The term was first coined by Nick Szabo, a prominent computer scientist, and cryptographer, who first proposed the idea in the 1990s. Szabo realized that decentralized ledger technology could be leveraged for smart contracts, which could be converted into computer code, stored, and…

This story continues at The Next Web

└ Tags: 
a couple of laughzillas on a blue diamond background

Find the perfect gift for your mum with TNW’s Mother’s Day guide

Mar22
by on March 22, 2019 at 1:25 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Plugged


Consider yourself warned, dear reader. There’s just nine days left until UK Mother’s Day. Nine. Days. And you thought the countdown to Brexit was scary. If this news has caused your blood pressure to plummet and beads of sweat to accumulate on your forehead, don’t worry. I’ve got you covered. TNW’s compiled a list of gifts, experiences, and tech gadgets to make your mum beam with joy. Buy her something from this list, and I’ll guarantee that you’ll remain written into her will. Ember Ceramic Mug Whether she prefers English breakfast or chamomile, all mums can agree on one thing: there’s…

This story continues at The Next Web

└ Tags: 
a couple of laughzillas on a blue diamond background

To stay relevant in the 5G era, telcos will need to step up their IoT game

Mar22
by on March 22, 2019 at 1:19 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, syndication


We are now in the early stages of another pivotal moment in technological evolution and paradigm shift. With artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and augmented reality transitioning from buzz words to the backbone of developed economies, wireless connectivity enabled by 5G , a new standard for wireless telecommunications, will be the catalyst for unlocking the new technologies’ full potential and is expected to have a major impact on every industry, from media and entertainment to transportation to telemedicine. In fact, 5G technology introduction marks the beginning of a new era in connectivity that will impact almost every element of…

This story continues at The Next Web

└ Tags: , ,
a couple of laughzillas on a blue diamond background

CHEAP: At $185, this Samsung Chromebook 3 is more than half off

Mar22
by on March 22, 2019 at 12:47 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Plugged


It’s always nice when something a bit overpriced becomes… well… cheap. Take the Samsung Chromebook 3, for example. Would I pay $399 for this? Absolutely not. But drop that price down to $185, and I’ll start throwing wads of cash in your face so fast, you’ll think you’ve got a new job as an exotic dancer. Chromebooks are great laptops for the most basic computing tasks, from casually scrolling through your Facebook News Feed, to buying stuff online. They’re simple, secure, and they don’t require much thought. The Samsung Chromebook 3 is a decent little laptop. At 11 inches, it…

This story continues at The Next Web

Or just read more coverage about: Chromebook,Samsung

└ Tags: