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A beginner’s guide to cryptocurrency feuds for curious Bitcoin newbies

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by on August 16, 2019 at 4:19 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


Feuding happens in almost every industry and thanks to social media, normies like me can sit back and watch the juicy fights unfold. The world of cryptocurrency and blockchain is no exception, with many of its figureheads involved in serious squabbles that often span several years. Here’s a quick (but not exhaustive) look at who’s fighting with whom, and why. Craig Wright: The King of feuding I could devote a whole piece to all the feuds Craig Steven Wright is involved in, but for brevity’s sake, here’s a quick summary.  Craig Wright first burst on to the scene after two concurrent investigations…

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The OPPO Reno 2 packs four cameras and supports 20x zoom

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by on August 16, 2019 at 3:51 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Podium


It’s no secret that OPPO is quietly working on the successor to its popular Reno handset. Today, courtesy of the company’s Twitter account, we got a glimpse of what it’ll look like. Introducing #OPPOReno2 #Quadcam with #20xZoom. Coming first to India on 28.08.2019 pic.twitter.com/ySwRdeoXLa — OPPO India (@oppomobileindia) August 16, 2019 This is the OPPO Reno 2. As you’ll see, it comes with a constellation of four rear-facing cameras. That’s not terribly surprising, given this particular configuration is present on devices from manufacturers as diverse as Samsung, Huawei, Honor, and Lenovo. OPPO hasn’t disclosed the exact composition of the Reno 2’s…

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NotJordanPeterson lets you generate uncannily realistic Jordan Peterson sound bites

Aug16
by on August 16, 2019 at 2:47 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Shareables


Love him or hate him, Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson has undeniably captivated the interest of supporters and critics alike, earning a reputation as a “rock star” academic – similarly to his colleague and debate rival Slavoj Zizek. Now he’s being replicated, by AI. While you can easily find hours of footage with Peterson, none of what you hear in this piece comes from his mouth. Instead, it’s been produced by a neural network – called NotJordanPeterson – which has been trained to mimic the voice of the psychologist. And the resemblance is… absolutely uncanny. Check out these examples we generated…

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‘Full-time #crypto trader’ gets 20 months in prison for selling stolen data for Bitcoin

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by on August 16, 2019 at 2:36 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


A UK man has been sentenced to 20 months in prison and fined more than £400,000 ($486,000) for selling stolen personal data on the dark web for Bitcoin. Authorities caught Elliot Gunton (19), who pleaded guilty, after they discovered a laptop containing software with cybercrime functionality during a routine visit related to a Sexual Prevention Order imposed in 2016. Further inspections found Gunton had been selling compromised personal data on the dark web to be used for criminal purposes. A press release describes scenarios “such as passing on mobile phone numbers which allows third parties to intercept calls and texts to commit…

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Implanting AI chips in your mind could cause you to lose yourself, says scientist

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by on August 16, 2019 at 1:57 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, artificial intelligence


Last month, Elon Musk’s Neuralink, a neurotechnology company, revealed its plans to develop brain-reading technology over the next few years. One of the goals for Musk’s firm is to eventually implant microchip-devices into the brains of paralyzed people, allowing them to control smartphones and computers.  Although this Black Mirror-esque technology could hold potentially life-changing powers for those living with disabilities, according to Cognitive Psychologist Susan Schneider, it’s not such a great idea, and I can’t help but feel relieved, I’m with Schneider on this.  Musk, who’s also the Chief Executive of both Tesla and SpaceX, aims to make implanting AI in the…

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