Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. Despite the word blockchain being fired around with Gatling gun-like fervor, not all blockchains are created equal. This episode of Hard Fork Basics is going to take a look at
Read More{$inline_image}A change to the Bitcoin Satoshi’s Vision (BSV) protocol has inadvertently led to child exploitation material being posted to its blockchain, forcing apps and block explorers into actively monitoring the network for illegal content. This was made possible after community members increased the amount of data accepted in transactions by 450 times (to 100KB), allowing for images,
Read MoreMicrosoft is buying the BrightBytes DataSense data-integration platform in order to try to bring more data-analytics capabilities to schools and education solution providers. Microsoft buys BrightBytes DataSense to bring more data analytics to schools Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MorePlus: A USB-C mobile charger for $15 and your chance to win an LG OLED TV and a Samsung Galaxy S9! Mint Mobile's Super Bowl offer: for three months of service – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreYou can add a new layer of privacy to the iOS version of the messaging app. WhatsApp update lets you lock it with Face ID or Touch ID – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe acquisition will cost the automaker $218 million. Tesla buys battery tech company Maxwell Technologies – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreBefore the days of the internet, mobile phones and on-demand streaming services, there were only a handful of TV channels at our disposal. Movie premiers and new episodes of the latest must-watch TV show were affectionately referred to as event TV or water cooler moments that would be discussed the following day. Those days are
Read MoreMicrosoft publishes the Windows File Manager from the 1990s in its app store. Windows 10: Now you can get 1990s Windows File Manager from Microsoft Store Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreAvast disables feature for inspecting HTTPS traffic for malware after a conflict with Firefox 65. Windows Firefox 65 rollout halted by Mozilla: AV clash stopped users browsing Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreWhether you’re looking for a general purpose workhorse, a gaming system or a convertible that doubles as a tablet, we’ve got the best laptop for every student. Best 2019 laptops for college students – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSome fans are happy the cartoon character gets acknowledged, others think it’s not enough. Super Bowl 2019 halftime show: SpongeBob SquarePants makes a small appearance – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you’re reading this, you survived January. It also means you survived the weekend, which you should by now know, means only one thing. It’s time for the wrap of the weekend’s news with Moonday Mornings. 1. Some Chinese blockchain entrepreneurs are taking what can only be described as creative action to overcome the longest
Read MoreIf you live in a bustling city and have anyone over who drives, it can be difficult for them to find parking. Maybe you have an assigned space, but they’re resigned to circling the block with an eagle eye. With those friends in mind, [Adam Geitgey] wrote a Python script that takes the video feed
Read MoreI’ve been using Apple Music since it launched nearly four years ago – even after I subsequently switched to Android devices. While I love its music library, and appreciate the curated dashboards, its Android app has frustrated me constantly. Apple boasts constantly about the quality of its hardware and software, so naturally, I expected the
Read MoreNanotechnology may well be one of the most talked about industries of the last few years. Predicted to value US$173.95 billion globally by 2025, this fast-moving sector is already delivering major sustainability, health and well-being benefits to society. Nanomaterials, as the name suggests, are very small, less than a millionth of a meter in size.
Read More{$inline_image}Yeah, I know it’s Monday again, and you’re thinking, “Why am I at my office desk instead of in bed?” But I’ve got just the thing to lift your spirits. Ahead of the Chinese New Year, Google has released a fun browser-based game called Shadow Art that’s worth a few minutes of your time this
Read MorePianos are free, in case you’re not hip to the exciting world of musical instrument salvage. Yes, the home piano, once the pinnacle of upper middle class appreciation of the arts, is no longer. The piano your great aunt bought in 1963 is just taking up space, and it’s not like the guy on Craigslist
Read MoreNew England Patriots beat the LA Rams, but really, the memes won. Super Bowl 2019 memes: Game of Thrones, SpongeBob, Adam Levine's nipples – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Raptor engine is designed to power Starship to our lunar neighbor and beyond. Elon Musk shows off SpaceX's dazzling Raptor rocket engine – CNET Source: CNet
Read More“Some people move on, but not us.” New Avengers: Endgame Super Bowl 2019 trailer snaps the competition into dust – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCommentary: The game didn’t quite live up to expectations, but Microsoft’s ad for the Xbox Adaptive Controller did. Microsoft's moving Xbox ad was the best thing about the Super Bowl – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe world famous egg appeared on Hulu with a surprising message. Instagram egg cracks open, revealing a wholesome mental health message – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHe works in advertising. Meet the Creator of the Egg That Broke Instagram Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreBuy some stock in Kleenex, because we’re all going to sob when Woody and Buzz say farewell. Toy Story 4 trailer sets up the big goodbye – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThere weren’t too many car ads this year that knocked my socks off, but I’m giving you a list of favorites anyway. Roadshow's favorite car ads from the 2019 Super Bowl – Roadshow Source: CNet
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