It’s likely an attempt to evade sanctions. Evasion Iran has purchased $10 million worth of imported goods using cryptocurrency — a move that could allow the country to evade US sanctions. So far, not much is known about the crypto order first announced by the country’s Tasnim news agency. For one, we still don’t know… Continue reading Iran Just Made a $10 Million Import Order Using Crypto
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Analysis: No, AI Isn’t Sentient, You Absolute Morons
BIG WAVES WERE MADE earlier this year when a former Google engineer, Blake Lemoine, told a reporter at the Washington Post that a Google language-modeling AI — a chatbot called LaMDA — was sentient. Google refuted the claims, ultimately firing Lemoine, but not before the engineer’s testimony sent the question of AI sentience and the ethics… Continue reading Analysis: No, AI Isn’t Sentient, You Absolute Morons
Best Headphone Stands in 2022
Tucked into the back corner beside your monitor, or suspended under the lip of your desk, headphone stands help you manage space and create a comfortable work environment. Some headphone stands are freestanding objects that capitalize on aesthetics and serve one single purpose. Others offer your headphones a proverbial gilded throne while concurrently serving as… Continue reading Best Headphone Stands in 2022
Hotel and Hospitality Management Software Market to record USD 994.71 Mn growth — APAC to occupy 37% market share
Key points covered in the hospital and hospitality market study: Market estimates and forecast 2022-2026 Key drivers, trends, and challenges impacting market growth Segment-wise, region-wise, and country-wide analysis Analysis of market share by vendors Key product launches and regulatory climate Post-COVID-19 impact on the market landscape. The hospital and hospitality market is fragmented due to… Continue reading Hotel and Hospitality Management Software Market to record USD 994.71 Mn growth — APAC to occupy 37% market share
Elon Musk changes plans, sells $6.9 billion in Tesla shares with Twitter trial looming
With so much of the world’s richest man’s wealth tied up in shares of his electric car company, Tesla is a part of the deal Elon doesn’t want to do anymore for more reasons than just a few subpoenas. Six SEC filings (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) revealed Elon Musk sold more Tesla shares… Continue reading Elon Musk changes plans, sells $6.9 billion in Tesla shares with Twitter trial looming
@Geely: Geely Automobile Holdings Limited Total Sales Volume For July 2022 Was 122,633 Units Total Sales Volume Up 24% YOY
(HONG KONG, 8 August 2022) — Geely Automobile Holdings Limited (‘Geely Automobile’/the ‘Group’)(Stock code: 175) announce that the total sales volume of the Group during the month of July 2022 was 122,633 units, an increase of approximately 24% from the same period last year. Details are as follows： Save as the sales volume disclosed above,… Continue reading @Geely: Geely Automobile Holdings Limited Total Sales Volume For July 2022 Was 122,633 Units Total Sales Volume Up 24% YOY
One of 5G’s Biggest Features Is a Security Minefield
True 5G wireless data, with its ultrafast speeds and enhanced security protections, has been slow to roll out around the world. As the mobile technology proliferates—combining expanded speed and bandwidth with low-latency connections—one of its most touted features is starting to come in to focus. But the upgrade comes with its own raft of potential… Continue reading One of 5G’s Biggest Features Is a Security Minefield
Big Takeaways From the FBI’s Mar-a-Lago Raid
Very few people ever find themselves on the receiving end of an FBI search warrant—even fewer end up escaping criminal charges. The fact that Donald Trump now ranks among the former provides the strongest indication yet that he may soon face the latter. Monday’s search of the former president’s Mar-a-Lago property in Florida was surely… Continue reading Big Takeaways From the FBI’s Mar-a-Lago Raid
Blizzard will stop selling ‘Overwatch’ loot boxes on August 30th
Blizzard will stop selling Overwatch loot boxes on August 30th, the studio announced in a blog post published on Tuesday. The date coincides with the end of the game’s recently launched Anniversary Remix Vol. 3 event. Blizzard notes players will still have the chance to earn free loot boxes after the 30th. Additionally, the game… Continue reading Blizzard will stop selling ‘Overwatch’ loot boxes on August 30th
Google Stadia’s Party Stream is exactly what it sounds like
Google Stadia is still very much alive and kicking — and has made some updates that will make it easier to livestream games. XDA Developers reported that Stadia will unveil a new Party Stream feature that enables players to privately broadcast their gameplay to up to nine other users, who can opt to either play… Continue reading Google Stadia’s Party Stream is exactly what it sounds like