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The Spoke wants to build a human-powered recommendations network

Aug23
by on August 23, 2018 at 1:51 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider


There’s this great XKCD cartoon about the proliferation of standards, which over time has become a bit of a meme about the fragmented nature of most things in tech. In it, a person compains that there are 14 competing standards for a single thing and decides to create one all-encompasing universal standard. The end result? There are now 15 standards, all competing in the same space. Recommendations are a bit like that. With the advent of social media, there were a plethora of places where people could put their oar in and make their opinion known, but they were all…

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The Spoke wants to build a human-powered recommendations network

Aug23
by on August 23, 2018 at 1:51 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider


There’s this great XKCD cartoon about the proliferation of standards, which over time has become a bit of a meme about the fragmented nature of most things in tech. In it, a person compains that there are 14 competing standards for a single thing and decides to create one all-encompasing universal standard. The end result? There are now 15 standards, all competing in the same space. Recommendations are a bit like that. With the advent of social media, there were a plethora of places where people could put their oar in and make their opinion known, but they were all…

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Indiegogo launches its first token sale, but it’s only for millionaires

Aug23
by on August 23, 2018 at 1:08 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


Indiegogo has taken another step into cryptocurrency, blockchain, and funding through ICOs, launching its first security token sale – but it isn’t for everyone. Fresh off its foray into initial coin offerings (ICO) last December, the crowdfunding service has launched its first security token sale. Indiegogo will help US-based St Regis Aspen Resort distribute its tokens to investors. The move will see the Colorado resort liquidate the equivalent of $12 million, to be made available as “Aspen Digital tokens.” “We have always strived to foster innovation and provide our users access to some of the most novel and interesting products…

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North Korean hackers are targeting cryptocurrency traders with fake software

Aug23
by on August 23, 2018 at 1:05 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


North Korean hacking outfit “Lazarus” is now targeting cryptocurrency exchanges. Information security firm Kaspersky Labs has discovered the North Korean hacking crew is exploring new attack vectors and trojanizing cryptocurrency software. Kaspersky Labs has been tracking Lazarus for over a year. Back in April, it made its investigations public with research proving that the hacker crew had managed to steal $81 million from a Bangladeshi bank. Now, Lazarus is tricking unsuspecting users into downloading cryptocurrency-related software laced with malware. Research posted to its media outlet, Securelist, reads: While investigating a cryptocurrency exchange attacked by Lazarus, we made an unexpected discovery.…

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North Korean hackers are targeting cryptocurrency traders with fake software

Aug23
by on August 23, 2018 at 1:05 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


North Korean hacking outfit “Lazarus” is now targeting cryptocurrency exchanges. Information security firm Kaspersky Labs has discovered the North Korean hacking crew is exploring new attack vectors and trojanizing cryptocurrency software. Kaspersky Labs has been tracking Lazarus for over a year. Back in April, it made its investigations public with research proving that the hacker crew had managed to steal $81 million from a Bangladeshi bank. Now, Lazarus is tricking unsuspecting users into downloading cryptocurrency-related software laced with malware. Research posted to its media outlet, Securelist, reads: While investigating a cryptocurrency exchange attacked by Lazarus, we made an unexpected discovery.…

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