Designing for the usual cloud workloads isn’t the same as designing for high performance computing: Azure is trying to achieve both. Supercomputers are becoming another cloud service. Here's what it means Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreEmmanuel Akinwotu / The Guardian: Nigeria is now second only to the US in bitcoin trading volume, hitting $2.4B in May from $684M in Dec. 2020, as the government tries and fails to curb its use — As leaders around the world grapple with cryptocurrencies, what happened when the African country tried to ban them?
Read MoreDaniela Hernandez / Wall Street Journal: A look at technology’s role in professional surfing, as ML-based wave forecasting and biomechanics data help improve riders’ performance and prevent injuries — As surfing completes its first-ever Olympic ride, the sport is poised for another sea change thanks to artificial intelligence and big data A look at technology's
Read MoreThanks to the pandemic, I’ve had to participate in at least a few video calls every week, either for work or to catch up with friends. Most platforms were great to use last year, when they offered unlimited free calls and other features at no cost. But now, these platforms have been scaling back on
Read MoreThe door that may lead to Super Nintendo World’s Donkey Kong-themed area. | Photo by Sam Byford / The Verge Super Nintendo World, the Super Mario-themed area of Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, finally opened back in March after multiple delays, and Nintendo may already be working on expanding the park. As noted by VGC,
Read MoreZheping Huang / Bloomberg: Matrixport, led by Bitmain founder Wu Jihan, which offers crypto financial services, raises $100M+ Series C, and says a second tranche is to come — – DST, Tiger are among the latest backers of Wu Jihan’s firm — Matrixport has raised $129 million since its 2019 founding Matrixport, led by Bitmain
Read MoreGreg Ahlstrand / CoinDesk: Square reports Q2 revenue of $4.88B, up 143% YoY, while its Cash App service’s bitcoin yearly revenue was $2.72B, up 200% — Cash App’s bitcoin gross profit rose to $55 million, Square said in its Q2 letter to shareholders. — Jack Dorsey’s Square said its Cash App service’s bitcoin … Square
Read MoreManish Singh / TechCrunch: Indian online insurance aggregator Policybazaar files for IPO, seeks to raise $809M and says it may raise about $100M in a pre-IPO round — Indian online insurance aggregator PolicyBazaar has filed for an initial public offering in which it is seeking to raise $809 million … Indian online insurance aggregator Policybazaar
Read MoreWell, this hack has us tickled pink. We love the idea of buying some really cheap piece of technology and doing something amazing with it, and this is a textbook example of that. [davedarko] found the cutest little calculator watch on Ali Express and is working on making a new PCB for it. The plan
Read MoreBrent Lang / Variety: Profile of Netflix’s head of movies Scott Stuber, who has grown original film output from 21 in 2016 to 70+ in 2021, as it makes deals with Spielberg and others — Two years ago, the legendary director reportedly opposed the idea that streaming films should qualify for Oscars. Profile of Netflix's
Read MoreIn the most heartwarming moment of the Tokyo Olympics so far, Mutaz Essa Barshim and Gianmarco Tamberi opted to share a gold medal. Tokyo Olympics: High jump event ends with unprecedented shared gold – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreManish Singh / TechCrunch: Bangalore-based online learning startup Unacademy raises $440M round led by Temasek at a $3.44B valuation — Unacademy has raised $440 million in a new financing round as the Indian online learning startup looks to expand into multiple additional categories. Bangalore-based online learning startup Unacademy raises 0M round led by Temasek at
Read MoreAll of the technological improvements to vehicles over the past few decades have led to cars and trucks that would seem borderline magical to anyone driving something like a Ford Pinto in the 1970s. Not only are cars much safer due to things like crumple zones, anti-lock brakes, air bags, and compulsory seat belt use,
Read MoreOne event remains on Biles’ schedule, Tuesday’s balance beam final. Olympics 2021: Simone Biles withdraws from floor exercise final – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThis little known Amazon reading service gets you early access and discounts on new Amazon Publishing titles. Amazon First Reads: how to score a free new release Kindle ebook every month Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreFrancis Agustin / Insider: Filings: Starlink has secured a license to build a satellite ground station on the Isle of Man, aiming to provide “blanket coverage” across Great Britain — – Elon Musk’s Starlink will seek to provide high-speed internet across Great Britain, the Telegraph first reported. Filings: Starlink has secured a license to build
Read MoreBuy now pay later services have flourished since the pandemic began, with PayPal introducing its own service in May. Square buys 'buy now pay later' service Afterpay for billion – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJames Gunn’s 2021 sequel/reboot is gloriously gory and sick as hell The Suicide Squad review: DC sequel is cinematic trash poetry – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSee Mark Hamill before the de-aging visual effects in this behind-the-scenes first look. See Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker on set of The Mandalorian – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe videoconferencing company said it would pay $85 million to settle the suit, which claimed that it violated users’ privacy, in part by allowing hackers to interrupt online meetings. Zoom Agrees to Settle Lawsuit Over ‘Zoombombing’ Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreOur favourite documentaries on Netflix. The best Netflix documentaries to watch in 2021 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by William Joel / The Verge If you still have a device running Android 2.3.7 (the final version of Gingerbread) or older, Google won’t let you sign in to your Google account on that device starting September 27th, according to a support document (via Liliputing). “As part of our ongoing efforts to keep our
Read MoreAmateur radio operators have a saying: When all else fails, there’s ham radio. And that’s true, at least to an extent — knock out the power, tear down the phone lines, and burn up all the satellites in orbit, and there will still be hams talking about politics on 40 meters. The point is, as
Read MoreMaya Wolfe-Robinson / The Guardian: Report: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok failed to act on 84% of posts spreading anti-Semitism reported via their own complaint systems — Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and TikTok failing to act on most reported anti-Jewish posts, says study Report: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok failed to act on
Read MoreSomebody using a Square product on their phone. | Image: Square Square plans to acquire Australian company Afterpay, which offers a “buy now, pay later” service that lets you pay for purchases in installments interest-free, for $29 billion in stock, the two companies announced Sunday. It’s the latest big move for Square, which has also
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