Christ, that’s dark. Charged It A 17-year-old high school student was arrested Thursday following a blockchain saga that involved both blackmail and bomb threats. Yesterday, local Wisconsin news site Fox47 said the teen used Bitcoin to pay for multiple bomb threats made to Vel Phillips Memorial High School during the week of February 28. The… Continue reading Teen Accused of Using Bitcoin to Pay for Bomb Threat at His High School
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Martin Shkreli Dumps Huge Stake in His New Crypto, Causing It to Crash
“This is the most shocking thing since Squid Game token.” Pump and Dump It really looks like the scam master is back at it again. Martin Shkreli — the notorious “Pharma Bro” who was just released from prison in May after being sentenced to seven years because of securities fraud — just dumped a massive… Continue reading Martin Shkreli Dumps Huge Stake in His New Crypto, Causing It to Crash
Lazy Scientists Botching Research With Machine Learning They Don’t Understand
Machine learning systems have become increasingly popular in the world of scientific research, and it’s easy to understand why. The algorithms — designed to examine complex, wide-ranging datasets for patterns that could predict future outcomes — can save a great deal of person-hours, and many hope they’ll even be able to find patterns that humans,… Continue reading Lazy Scientists Botching Research With Machine Learning They Don’t Understand
OnlyFans Accused of Paying Bribes to Put Enemies on Terrorist Watchlist
If the words “OnlyFans terrorist watchlist” sound jarring together, you’re not alone. Though it may seem stranger than fiction, a lawsuit filed in California indeed mashes all those words together — and the actresses making the allegations are royally pissed about it all. “When I heard that my content may be listed on the terror watch… Continue reading OnlyFans Accused of Paying Bribes to Put Enemies on Terrorist Watchlist
Ethereum Founder Mocks Bored Apes, Which Are Built on Ethereum
“‘Hey, look, it’s a monkey!’” Aping Up The wild world of cryptocurrency has plenty of external critics, but it can also be marred by extraordinary infighting. As CoinDesk reports, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin made fun of the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection — which, notably, is built on Ethereum — onstage at the Blockchain Futurist Conference… Continue reading Ethereum Founder Mocks Bored Apes, Which Are Built on Ethereum
“Bachelorette” Contestant Pushes Dad to Invest in Crypto, Causing Him to Lose It All
“It’s horrifying.” Not So Rosy In a convoluted turn that perfectly marries the chaotic worlds of cryptocurrency and reality TV, the father of a “Bachelorette” contestant reportedly can’t access his retirement savings because it was all stored in a now-frozen crypto wallet. As the Los Angeles Times reports, current “Bachelorette” contender Zach Shallcross pushed his dad… Continue reading “Bachelorette” Contestant Pushes Dad to Invest in Crypto, Causing Him to Lose It All
Best Monoculars in 2022
Whether you’re a fledgling birder, white-tail tracker, or private eye, monoculars are a tool of the trade. Monoculars are designed with powerful optics for surveillance, zooming right up on the action, and giving you the spotting power you need. Lighter and cheaper than binoculars, monoculars are a great tool where mobility is important. Most monoculars… Continue reading Best Monoculars in 2022
Evidence Is Growing That LSD Improves Learning and Memory
Image by Getty Images Evidence is growing that lysergic acid diethylamide — the psychedelic drug better known as LSD or by various street names like “acid” — has significant cognitive benefits. Previous findings have suggested that psychedelics like LSD can help people suffering with traumatic brain injury and even promote cardiac health — and, provocatively, even… Continue reading Evidence Is Growing That LSD Improves Learning and Memory
The World Population Is Going to Hit 8 Billion Any Day Now
Whoa. Going Up The global population is set to hit 8 billion people by November 15, 2022, according to the United Nations’ latest population projections. The report also predicts 8.5 billion people by 2030, 9.7 billion in 2050 and 10.4 billion in 2100 — or, in simple terms, a rapid slowdown in the explosive growth we’ve… Continue reading The World Population Is Going to Hit 8 Billion Any Day Now
Google Employees Alarmed That the Company Suddenly Expects Them to Do Work
“…There will be blood on the streets.” Desk Jockeys Crab cake lunches aren’t enough to quell growing employee discomfort at Google. In late July, Googlers were told to get off their bean bag chairs and work — and now, upon the announcement that the company has extended a two-week hiring freeze, Insider reports that workers… Continue reading Google Employees Alarmed That the Company Suddenly Expects Them to Do Work