South Korea’s second largest bank is in the middle of rolling out a blockchain-based system designed to reduce human error. Shinhan Bank is using the blockchain for Interest Rate Swap (IRS) transactions. The bank purportedly implemented this system at the end of November, local news reports. Interest Rate Swaps can get quite complicated, but fundamentally
Read MoreMr. Dorsey’s tweets about his silent-meditation retreat in the country were criticized for not mentioning the plight of the Rohingya, a persecuted Muslim minority. Jack Dorsey, Posting About Myanmar on Twitter, Is Accused of Being Tone Deaf Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIt seems Facebook is looking to step up its “decentralization” efforts. The social media giant is currently recruiting blockchain engineers and researchers. Facebook wants to add a data scientist, a data engineer, and a couple of software engineers to its growing blockchain team, according to its careers page (via SludgeFeed). “The blockchain team is a
Read MoreSix ways Qualcomm’s new processor can benefit Samsung’s phone and others in 2019. Galaxy S10 could shoot portrait videos and use 'ultrasonic' fingerprint reader with Snapdragon 855 chip – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBut the handset, which we know won’t be the OnePlus 7, is slated for the end of May anyhow. OnePlus isn't making its first 5G phone for the money – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSnapchat has clearly fallen behind Instagram when it comes to user growth. In order to catch up, the app is testing a bunch of features like a timer, camera grid, and portrait mode. The finding comes from app researcher Jane Manchun Wong, who took to Twitter to share screenshots of the new features. Portrait photos
Read MoreIt’s been another weekend of hodling and waiting for the markets to do something. Of course, we can’t make that happen, but what we can do, is bring you a round up of the weekend’s top cryptocurrency and blockchain stories from around the web. Here’s Moonday Morning for you: 1. The Israeli tax authorities have
Read MoreTesla CEO Elon Musk’s interview for “60 Minutes” touched on a wide range of topics, including his views on the Securities and Exchange Commission, worker conditions at his factories and the time he smoked marijuana on a live podcast. ‘I do not respect the SEC’: 6 noteworthy moments from Tesla CEO’s ’60 Minutes’ interview Source:
Read MoreNerf blasters have been around for decades now, exciting children and concerning parents alike. Most are powered by springs or compressed air, and are the ideal holiday toy for putting delicate family heirlooms at risk. Not content to settle for the usual foam-flinging sidearm, [Peter Sripol] decided to take things up a notch. The build
Read MoreHundreds of apps can follow your movements and share the details with advertisers, retailers and even hedge funds. Here’s how to limit the snooping. How to Stop Apps From Tracking Your Location Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreReporters tested apps made for both Android and iOS, evaluated app code and examined the companies receiving the data. How The Times Analyzed Location Tracking Companies Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreHuawei’s Honor just fired a massive volley in the smartphone megapixel war. At an event in Hong Kong, the company announced its latest model — the Honor View20. This phone comes with a 48-megapixel rear-facing camera, and a selfie camera that’s embedded within the screen. Powering the rear-facing camera is Sony’s IMX586 sensor, which is
Read MoreThe phone maker also revealed that its upcoming View 20 will feature a 48-megapixel rear camera. Honor shares the secrets behind its new in-screen camera – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCommunicating with microcontrollers and other embedded systems requires a communications standard. SPI is a great one, and is commonly used, but it’s not the only one available. There’s also I2C which has some advantages and disadvantages compared to SPI. The problem with both standards, however, is that modern computers don’t come with either built-in. To
Read MoreLast month, we saw leaked pictures of the Pixel 3 Lite – Google’s rumored mid-range phone. Now, OnLeaks and 91mobiles have released renders of the larger Pixel 3 Lite XL suggesting that the device will rock a headphone jack (thank god) and no notch. The report noted that the phone will feature a 6-inch full HD+ display with the top bezel.
Read MoreThe midseason finale sees Poe Dameron and Captain Phasma battling it out, and Kaz earns a Skywalker’s approval Star Wars Resistance episode 11: First Order danger strikes on Station Theta Black – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHackaday readers have certainly seen more than a few persistence of vision (POV) displays at this point, which usually take the form of a spinning LED array which needs to run up to a certain speed before the message becomes visible. The idea is that the LEDs rapidly blink out a part of the overall
Read MoreWelcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice on how to get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Spotify is more than just a massive on-demand music library. Thanks to its built-in social features, it lets you share your taste in music with your friends and family. But what
Read More“In the summer of 1985, the adventure continues.” Get more clues as to what’s in store for your favorite Upside Down kids in 2019. New Netflix Stranger Things season 3 teaser reveals episode titles – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe high-end speaker is $250 at Target, $100 off its usual price. Apple's HomePod is back to its Black Friday price – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSpaceX launched a rocket this week, and things did not go as planned. The hydraulics on the grid fins were stuck when the first stage started its atmospheric recovery, and the booster became a fish. The booster landed about a mile or so offshore, which meant we got some great footage of a failed landing, and
Read MoreCBS is airing the first video games award show on a broadcast network. 2018 Gamers' Choice Awards: How to watch, nominees, winners – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreKara Swisher / New York Times: Huawei CFO’s arrest at behest of US prompts fears of retaliatory arrests as Trump administration’s response to strategic tech challenges from China disappoints — Tech executives worry China will turn to tit-for-tat arrests of Americans in response to the detention of Meng Wanzhou. Huawei CFO's arrest at behest of
Read MoreGet $80 off at Target on the 32GB or 128GB versions. Deal alert: The 2018 iPad is back to its Black Friday sale price of 0 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCecilia D’Anastasio / Kotaku: As US Army launches Army Esports, a new gamer recruitment initiative, a look at its long collaboration with the gaming industry using tools like Marine Doom — In a burnt-out, four-story shopping mall on the eastern outskirts of Baghdad, Iraq, one room blared with the raucous sounds of the ’70s and
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