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A few Potterhead nitpicks about Harry Potter: Wizards Unite

Mar11
by on March 11, 2019 at 9:57 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, gaming


Niantic today released the first gameplay footage for its upcoming mobile game Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, finally giving players some idea of what its AR wizardry would look like. But does it actually look like a Harry Potter game? Wanna feel old? It’s been 22 years since Bloomsbury published the first Harry Potter book and brought our favorite magical schoolboy to the world’s attention. There’s both a whole generation of adults who grew up alongside him, and another who’ve never known a world without him. Raise your hand if you had even the slightest inkling we’d still be here, decades later,…

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Alienware’s 34-inch curved gaming monitor restored my child-like wonder

Mar11
by on March 11, 2019 at 9:22 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, gaming, Plugged


The overwhelming value prospect of cheap 1080p TVs has resulted in a drought of decent computer monitors in my home. My primary screen doesn’t even have HDR. Since moderation isn’t my thing, the biggest over-correction I could think of was to add a huge, curved Alienware AW3418DW. Alienware‘s 34-inch curved gaming monitor is an elegant chunk of technology, but we’ll need to lay down some specs before we go any further. Specifications: Screen: 34-inch Ultrawide (21:9 aspect ratio) LED Refresh rate: 100hz (120hz overclocked) Resolution: 3440 X 1440 WQHD Viewing angle: 178 degrees Front ports: power cable connector, line-out port,…

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All e-commerce brands must monetize their Instagram accounts — here’s how

Mar11
by on March 11, 2019 at 6:36 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Podium


With over one billion monthly active users, Instagram stands as one of the most influential social media networks in the world. It’s only natural that brands would desire to have a strong presence on the site as well. In fact, according to Instagram’s own internal data, over 80 percent of users follow at least one business online. Whether it’s a major corporation or a small startup, it’s clear that businesses are able to garner high levels of interaction and engagement with their target audience. But getting likes on your latest photo isn’t the end goal of a brand Instagram. Whether…

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EU demands new standards for blockchain interoperability

Mar11
by on March 11, 2019 at 5:00 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


As the blockchain sector evolves, it’s important for policy makers and industry to co-create standards to make multi-layered, interoperable chains a reality. That’s one of the recommendations made by The EU Blockchain Observatory & Forum – a European Commission initiative tasked with accelerating blockchain innovation and development – in its latest report, which identifies scalability interoperability, and sustainability as the main challenges facing the industry. Additionally, the report called for more research amid increased competition with other nations. “The EU should not rest on its laurels. Both the US and China have expressed strong support for blockchain research, with the former…

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EU demands new standards for blockchain interoperability

Mar11
by on March 11, 2019 at 5:00 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


As the blockchain sector evolves, it’s important for policy makers and industry to co-create standards to make multi-layered, interoperable chains a reality. That’s one of the recommendations made by The EU Blockchain Observatory & Forum – a European Commission initiative tasked with accelerating blockchain innovation and development – in its latest report, which identifies scalability interoperability, and sustainability as the main challenges facing the industry. Additionally, the report called for more research amid increased competition with other nations. “The EU should not rest on its laurels. Both the US and China have expressed strong support for blockchain research, with the former…

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