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EU police seize $5.2M cryptocurrency in continent’s largest LSD bust in history

Jun28
by on June 28, 2018 at 2:47 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


It seems that drug vendors are running out of luck. The European Union authorities conducted a drug raid against dark web sellers seizing $5.2 million worth of cryptocurrencies, Fortune reports. The authorities seized 800,000 LSD blotters, €3.3 million ($3.85 million) in fiat and real estate property, and 10 luxury vehicles in addition to the cryptocurrencies. The dealers purportedly sold drugs in over 100 countries. Authorities suspect that they had been running an ‘organized crime group’ since at least 2012. The details of which cryptocurrencies were seized and in what amounts are not yet known. The raids, which took place in Spain…

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This top App Store and Google Play Store app makes it easy to learn a new language

Jun28
by on June 28, 2018 at 2:00 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Offers


Mondly sucks out the pain of learning a new language — and replaces it with an engaging, tech-savvy interface that turns understanding a foreign tongue into a fun, vibrant process. You can discover the pleasures of language learning with Mondly with this TNW Deals offer, slashing over 90 percent off the price down to $69.99 for lifetime access.

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The Solo speaker is jack of all trades, master of none

Jun28
by on June 28, 2018 at 11:48 am
Posted In: Around the Web, gear, Insider


Bluetooth speakers are ten-a-penny these days, but Studio19 believes its Solo E500X-EQ (catchy, I know) stands-out from the crowd. And, well, it’s half-right. The most obvious point of difference is the set EQ sliders on top of the speaker, which allows you to change the balance of songs on the go. There’s also the fact that despite being over half a meter tall, it’s portable and has a battery that lasts for around 8 hours of play time. Another bonus is that it has three different sound settings you can select (for music, movies, and gaming), as it aims to…

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Nostalgiasm: YouTuber reimagines Windows 95 as a mobile OS

Jun28
by on June 28, 2018 at 10:58 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Design & Dev, Shareables


Years before we ever debated the virtues of skeuomorphism versus those of flat design for mobile platforms, Microsoft had most of the world navigating their desktop files and programs in a mostly gray interface with Windows 95. Now, thanks to YouTube channel 4096, you can see what a modern mobile OS with Redmond’s design sensibilities from 23 years ago would look like. The Windows 95 Mobile concept video brings back iconic graphic elements from the beloved OS, like the taskbar and Start menu, classic icons and splash screens for programs, and everyone’s favorite virtual assistant, Clippy. Be sure to look…

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Line is launching its own cryptocurrency exchange next month

Jun28
by on June 28, 2018 at 10:26 am
Posted In: Around the Web, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


Tokyo-based messaging titan Line is gearing up to launch its own cryptocurrency exchange desk – but the service will not be immediately available to all users. In an announcement on its website, the company said its new undertaking, called BITBOX, is set to take off in July. Unfortunately, the service will not be available to users in the US and Japan, which is where the messenger was initially founded. But this is hardly surprising in light of the recent regulatory crackdowns in the country. Indeed, leading exchange desk Binance also opted to move its operations out of Japan not so long…

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