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Gaming events will forever have to rethink security after Jacksonville

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by on August 28, 2018 at 5:30 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, gaming, Opinion


Multiple video game event organizers are being forced to rethink their security measures in the aftermath of the tragedy in Jacksonville, Florida. Formerly the realm of friendly, relaxed gatherings in social settings like bars and stores, competitive gaming may soon have to take a more proactive approach to protecting its players. Last Sunday, a man opened fire at a Madden tournament in the GLHF Gaming Bar in Jacksonville Landing. At the moment, police won’t speculate on the motive of the shooter. All we know is he was a tournament competitor who killed two fellow gamers and then himself. Security at events…

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We are thinking about Bitcoin’s energy usage in all the wrong ways

Aug28
by on August 28, 2018 at 3:53 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


Global warming is certainly one of the humanity’s greatest challenges. For decades, public opinion has held heavily industrialized nations accountable for the damage done to our planet. In the quest to preserve Earth, it has become en vogue to critique Bitcoin mining for its high energy use and potentially harmful impact on the environment. Towards the end of last year, the Bitcoin network was running on enough electricity to power more than 20 European nations. More recently, an article was run with the headline Bitcoin mining now accounts for almost one percent of the world’s energy consumption. Under a certain…

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We are thinking about Bitcoin’s energy usage in all the wrong ways

Aug28
by on August 28, 2018 at 3:53 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


Global warming is certainly one of the humanity’s greatest challenges. For decades, public opinion has held heavily industrialized nations accountable for the damage done to our planet. In the quest to preserve Earth, it has become en vogue to critique Bitcoin mining for its high energy use and potentially harmful impact on the environment. Towards the end of last year, the Bitcoin network was running on enough electricity to power more than 20 European nations. More recently, an article was run with the headline Bitcoin mining now accounts for almost one percent of the world’s energy consumption. Under a certain…

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30 days after the ban, Google Play still hosts cryptocurrency mining apps

Aug28
by on August 28, 2018 at 3:42 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


The clock has been ticking for cryptocurrency mining apps to either comply with Google’s revised terms of service, or face removal from the Play Store. In July 2018 Google initiated a ban on all apps that mined cryptocurrency on devices. Yet, around two weeks ago, it became evident that many apps that boasted on-device mining capabilities were still live on the Play Store. As part of that ban the Big G gave developers, who already had apps live on the store, a 30-day window to revise their offering to comply with the new terms. The grace period has now passed.…

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30 days after the ban, Google Play still hosts cryptocurrency mining apps

Aug28
by on August 28, 2018 at 3:42 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


The clock has been ticking for cryptocurrency mining apps to either comply with Google’s revised terms of service, or face removal from the Play Store. In July 2018 Google initiated a ban on all apps that mined cryptocurrency on devices. Yet, around two weeks ago, it became evident that many apps that boasted on-device mining capabilities were still live on the Play Store. As part of that ban the Big G gave developers, who already had apps live on the store, a 30-day window to revise their offering to comply with the new terms. The grace period has now passed.…

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