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CHEAP: YELL LOUDLY because there’s $60 off the JBL Charge 4 portable speaker

Aug05
by on August 5, 2019 at 12:48 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Plugged


What’s a party without good music and nice sound? Some Bluetooth speakers can become the life of the party, at home or outside. JBL’s Charge 4 portable Bluetooth speaker is one of them. Good news is that it’s selling for just $119.95 instead of its original price of $180. The 30W speaker will produce some booming sound for you to dance to. Plus, it comes with two JBL bass radiators so that you can feel the thump in your soul.  Its rugged design makes it an ideal portable speaker for outdoor use. What’s more, it’s IPX7 rated, so it’s safe to have around the…

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Iran further solidifies stance on cryptocurrency mining, but says trading is ‘unlawful’

Aug05
by on August 5, 2019 at 11:53 am
Posted In: Around the Web, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


Iran‘s government has put an end to months of speculation by ratifying a bill that acknowledges that cryptocurrency mining is a legitimate industry. But another recent bill has thrown a spanner in the works as Iran is still refusing to recognize cryptocurrency trading as lawful. While legalizing mining is seemingly a positive move, it’s important to note there are several caveats that clarify the country’s stance with regards to the wider cryptocurrency industry. A bill ratified by the Iranian Cabinet and released on Sunday, highlighted the government would not recognize cryptocurrency trading as lawful. It also said the government and…

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Online sneaker marketplace failed to come clean about 6.8M record data breach

Aug05
by on August 5, 2019 at 9:27 am
Posted In: Around the Web


StockX — a popular online marketplace for sneakerheads and streetwear aficionados to trade apparel — is the latest company to fall victim to a massive data breach affecting millions of its users. As if that wasn’t bad enough, TechCrunch reported over the weekend that the incident happened almost three months ago, in May. Although StockX has not disclosed the exact number of affected users, the marketplace said “an unknown third-party was able to gain access to certain customer data, including customer name, email address, shipping address, username, hashed passwords, and purchase history.” TechCrunch’s report, however, puts the number at 6.8 million after an unnamed data breach…

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India shuts down communications for millions before stripping Jammu & Kashmir of autonomy

Aug05
by on August 5, 2019 at 8:58 am
Posted In: Around the Web, India


The Indian government has blocked all communication channels including mobile networks, internet, broadband, and landlines since last night in some parts of the northern state of Jammu & Kashmir. This move was in the wake of the central government’s effort to scrap Article 370 of the Constitution, which guarantees a certain degree of autonomy to the state of J&K. Yesterday, local police imposed curfew in some areas under section 144, and disrupted internet and mobile services to maintain law and order. According to a report by the Indian Express, even cable services have been put on hold in some areas. The…

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