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Report: Binance GC Han Ng, Chief Strategy Officer Patrick Hillmann, and compliance SVP Steven Christie are leaving Binance over CZ’s response to the DOJ’s probe (Nathan Crooks/The Block)

Nathan Crooks / The Block: Report: Binance GC Han Ng, Chief Strategy Officer Patrick Hillmann, and compliance SVP Steven Christie are leaving Binance over CZ’s response to the DOJ’s probe — – Top executives at Binance resigned this week over CEO Changpeng Zhao’s handling of regulatory investigations into the company, Fortune reported, citing sources.

Adding Portals To Quake

For those who have played Quake extensively, adding portals seems unnecessary, as teleporters are already a core part of the game mechanics. What [Matthew Earl] accomplishes is more of the Portal style of portal by rendering what is on the other side of the portal with a seamless teleportation transition. Of course, Quake is an

Amazon’s iRobot Roomba acquisition under formal EU investigation

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge European Union regulators have opened an official investigation into Amazon’s proposed $1.7 billion acquisition of iRobot, the company behind the popular Roomba lineup of robot vacuum cleaners. In a press release, the European Commission said it’s concerned that “the transaction would allow Amazon to restrict competition in the

How to download and get started with Meta’s Threads app

A new social network is out, and it comes from none other than Meta, the same company responsible for Facebook, Instagram, and more. The new app is called Threads. Today we’ll tell you all about what it is, how to use Threads, and more. Let’s jump right in. QUICK ANSWER

OpenAI releases its GPT-4 API in general availability, giving all paying developers access and planning to give new developers access by the end of July 2023 (Kyle Wiggers/TechCrunch)

Kyle Wiggers / TechCrunch: OpenAI releases its GPT-4 API in general availability, giving all paying developers access and planning to give new developers access by the end of July 2023 — OpenAI today announced the general availability of GPT-4, its latest text-generating model, through its paid API.

Adding Portals To Quake

Threads already has over 95 million posts

Threads compose window and photo picker on iOS. | Image: Meta Instagram’s new Threads app seems like it could be a hit. Mark Zuckerberg said that the app has more than 30 million signups as of Thursday morning, and people who are checking it out are posting… er, threading… a lot, too. According to internal

Reddit News: One Million Dollar Bounty to Copy

In recent years, centralized social media platforms have faced growing criticism due to issues like restricted API access and censorship disputes. As a result, the need for decentralized alternatives has become apparent. DeSo, a decentralized social media system leveraging blockchain technology, is emerging as a potential solution. This article explores the rise of decentralized social

The European Commission opens a full-scale investigation into Amazon’s $1.7B iRobot acquisition, setting a November 15, 2023 deadline to clear or block the deal (Foo Yun Chee/Reuters)

Foo Yun Chee / Reuters: The European Commission opens a full-scale investigation into Amazon’s $1.7B iRobot acquisition, setting a November 15, 2023 deadline to clear or block the deal — Amazon’s (AMZN.O) $1.7 billion acquisition of robot vacuum cleaner maker iRobot (IRBT.O) may reduce competition …

Analyst expects iPhone 15 Pro Max price jump, Android phones could be next

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority An analyst warns that the iPhone 15 Pro Max will be priced higher than the previous model. The Pro Max is expected to get some new exclusive features that set it apart from the Pro. It’s possible that Android phone manufactures could follow Apple’s example and bump up prices.

Best Agri-Tech Companies of 2023

The agricultural industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation driven by the rapid advancement of technology. Agri-tech companies are at the forefront of this revolution, leveraging innovation to address the complex challenges faced by farmers and revolutionize traditional farming practices. In this comprehensive article, we will explore the best agri-tech companies of 2023, highlighting their technological

Twitter warns it could sue Meta over ‘copycat’ Threads app

Image: Laura Normand / The Verge Twitter is threatening to sue Meta over concerns about its new Threads app, according to a letter obtained by Semafor. In the letter, which is addressed to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter lawyer Alex Spiro argues that Meta used Twitter’s trade secrets and intellectual property to build Threads. Spiro,

How Threads Could Kill Twitter

Meta’s microblogging app is intuitive, has already been downloaded by millions of people, and has other advantages over Twitter’s would-be rivals.

Voice AI Splits Away From Enterprise-Focused Text-to-Speech

The realm of artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant strides in generating text and graphics from simple instructions in recent years. However, the next frontier in AI technology appears to be audio. As we witness the rise of music creation based on word prompts, AI language tutors, and voice simulators, companies like Voice.ai are leading

How to transfer your number to Mint Mobile

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Mint Mobile is one of the most popular prepaid carriers out there, largely because of its aggressive marketing and its association with Ryan Reynolds. If you’re thinking about switching to Mint Mobile, you’ll want to know how to transfer your number to Mint Mobile. Thankfully the whole process is

You can now buy a de-Googled, ethically sourced, and private smartphone for $599

Credit: Murena The Fairphone 4 will be the first Fairphone handset available in the US. The phone will ship with Murena’s open-source software. It starts at a selling price of $599. Fairphone has been around for a while now, but the Dutch firm has remained within its European market for the most part. But now

Growing Simple Crystals for Non-Linear Optics Experiments

Here’s an exercise for you: type “crystals” into your favorite search engine and see what you get. If you’re anything like us, you’ll get a bunch of pseudoscientific posts about the healing power of crystals, along with offers to buy the same at exorbitant prices. But woo-woo aside, certain crystals do have seemingly magical powers

Threads profiles can’t be deleted without removing your entire Instagram account

Image: Meta If you’re already tired of Threads and want to delete your account, you can’t do that right now unless you delete your entire Instagram account. However, Meta is “looking into” a way for that not to be the case, according to a post from Instagram chief Adam Mosseri on Thursday. Threads, Meta’s just-launched

Twitter threatens to sue Meta over Threads, alleging Meta has “engaged in systematic, willful, and unlawful misappropriation of Twitter’s trade secrets” (Max Tani/Semafor)

Max Tani / Semafor: Twitter threatens to sue Meta over Threads, alleging Meta has “engaged in systematic, willful, and unlawful misappropriation of Twitter’s trade secrets” — Twitter is threatening legal action against Meta over its new text-based “Twitter killer” platform, accusing the social media giant …

Bing AI Introduces AI-Generated Buying Guides

In the rapidly evolving world of technology, Microsoft has once again demonstrated its commitment to innovation. The tech giant has announced an exciting new feature on its search engine, Bing, aimed at enhancing the online shopping experience. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI), Bing now offers AI-generated buying guides and review summaries to

Don’t Join Threads—Make Meta’s Instagram-Linked Twitter Alternative Join You

Meta’s Twitter alternative promises a decentralized future that gives you greater control of your data. You can hold the company to that—if you don’t sign up.

Apple AirPods (4th generation): Release date, rumors, and what we want to see

No wireless earbuds are more iconic than the AirPods. These open-ear headphones have more cameos than Stan Lee and look like the AirPods Pro without ear tips. While the AirPods have always worked best with iPhones, we may see some hardware changes that make the Apple AirPods (4th generation) more Android-friendly. Perk your ears up:

YouTube is fixing one of its most annoying problems for Premium users

YouTube is testing out a new feature for YouTube Premium members. The feature is designed to help users avoid accidental taps. The feature is only available for Android and iOS. How often have you watched a video on your phone only to unintentionally pause it because of an accidental tap? Well, YouTube is looking to

The Super Mario Bros. Movie will start streaming on Peacock in August

Image: Universal Pictures The Super Mario Bros. Movie will soon be available to stream. Starting August 3rd, you can stream the box office giant exclusively on Peacock. The movie has been an absolute smash hit, breaking $1 billion at the box office less than a month after it hit theaters. And with good reason: it’s

A profile of ex-FTX Chief Regulatory Officer Daniel Friedberg, who had a complex role at FTX that went far beyond legal advice and has no cooperation agreement (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg: A profile of ex-FTX Chief Regulatory Officer Daniel Friedberg, who had a complex role at FTX that went far beyond legal advice and has no cooperation agreement — He was the ultimate crypto cleaner – a lawyer, fixer and more for Sam Bankman-Fried and his FTX business empire.

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