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This retro-styled OS is actually a delightful feed of 90s-inspired tunes and videos

Jul26
by on July 26, 2019 at 12:23 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Shareables


I’m a sucker for old-school operating system aesthetics – especially when they’ve been repurposed to run modern web services. This is why Poolside.FM – a gorgeous music and video feed disguised as a retro Mac OS – immediately piqued my curiosity. The summer-styled website comes with its own music player, a video player with a selection of 80s and 90s footage to accompany the tunes, and an Instagram launcher that lets your browse through Poolside.FM’s feed. It also lets you choose between five different color themes for its PoolOS layout. Currently, PoolOS supports three separate playlists – the default Poolside.FM,…

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5 unmissable events in Amsterdam to improve workplace diversity

Jul26
by on July 26, 2019 at 12:23 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Growth, Insider


Diversity and inclusion: they’re topics many companies talk about, especially around the time of Pride — but how can we follow through with initiatives that make a difference? At TQ, TNW’s curated tech spaces in Amsterdam, we do our best to help tech companies grow. But we believe it’s impossible to sustain business growth without integrating diversity into your business practices. Whether that means implementing strategies to reach a more diverse talent pool or taking the time to build inclusive products, there are plenty of simple steps you can take that will have a lasting impact. But remember, your D&I strategies don’t…

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5 unmissable events in Amsterdam to improve workplace diversity

Jul26
by on July 26, 2019 at 12:23 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Growth, Insider


Diversity and inclusion: they’re topics many companies talk about, especially around the time of Pride — but how can we follow through with initiatives that make a difference? At TQ, TNW’s curated tech spaces in Amsterdam, we do our best to help tech companies grow. But we believe it’s impossible to sustain business growth without integrating diversity into your business practices. Whether that means implementing strategies to reach a more diverse talent pool or taking the time to build inclusive products, there are plenty of simple steps you can take that will have a lasting impact. But remember, your D&I strategies don’t…

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This scammer allegedly stole $7 million from businesses that just wanted to buy Bitcoin

Jul26
by on July 26, 2019 at 12:23 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has indicted a Pennsylvanian man for allegedly defrauding $7 million from prospective Bitcoin investors through an effectively fake “escrow” service. Authorities say Barry Thompson (48), head of two cryptocurrency “businesses” collectively known as Volantis, fraudulently promised to minimize risk when purchasing large amounts of cryptocurrency. This was based on the notion that Volantis would act as a custodian for both sides of the transaction, but Thompson allegedly never intended to offer any escrow services at all. “Thompson allegedly thought no one would ask where their actual money went when they trusted him to invest in Bitcoin,” said FBI Assistant…

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This scammer allegedly stole $7 million from businesses that just wanted to buy Bitcoin

Jul26
by on July 26, 2019 at 12:23 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has indicted a Pennsylvanian man for allegedly defrauding $7 million from prospective Bitcoin investors through an effectively fake “escrow” service. Authorities say Barry Thompson (48), head of two cryptocurrency “businesses” collectively known as Volantis, fraudulently promised to minimize risk when purchasing large amounts of cryptocurrency. This was based on the notion that Volantis would act as a custodian for both sides of the transaction, but Thompson allegedly never intended to offer any escrow services at all. “Thompson allegedly thought no one would ask where their actual money went when they trusted him to invest in Bitcoin,” said FBI Assistant…

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