A recent string of anti-ebike articles in the New York Times has attempted to spread fear around the increasingly popular transportation method of electric bicycles. But it’s not just the typical e-bikes you see students riding to class or adults cruising to work on. One of the main e-bike targets of late has become electric balance bikes, or what the NYT referred to as “motorcycles for…
US Court Classifies Tornado Cash as 'Person' in Verdict Echoing Ooki DAO Designation – Legal Bitcoin News
August 20, 2023
A recent ruling by a U.S. judge declared that Tornado Cash holds the legal status of a “person.” This development came on the heels of a previous verdict in June, which recognized the decentralized autonomous organization Ooki DAO in a similar manner.
U.S. Judiciary…
Ethereum Gears Up for 'Holesky' Testnet Launch With 1.6 Billion Testnet Ether – Technology Bitcoin News
August 20, 2023
Ethereum developers plan to roll out a new testnet named Holesky, intending to bring 1.6 billion Holesky testnet ether to the network. The core devs of Ethereum highlighted that 1.4 million validators were evaluated for Holesky, with the aim of enhancing the blockchain’s…
Electric boating certainly isn’t new, but for a long time it has been outside the constraints of most recreational boaters’ wallets. Get ready though, as a new wave of innovation is seeing several new low-cost electric boats starting to enter the US market. Here’s a collection of some of the most interesting and affordable electric boats for rest of us.
Keep in mind that lower-cost electric…
How businesses can ensure a prolonged AI summer
August 20, 2023
The excitement around generative AI is a textbook example demonstrating the top of a technology hype cycle. The newest gauge on emerging technologies from Gartner shows gen AI near the “peak of inflated expectations.”
For example, McKinsey has stated that the…
Bitcoin started the weekend trading below $26,000, as the cryptocurrency had its worst week since the collapse of FTX. Market sentiment was bearish following reports that Spacex liquidated its bitcoin holdings. Ethereum remains below $1,700.
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Bears continued to circle…
Biggest Movers: XLM, DOGE Rebound on Saturday, Following Recent Market Sell Off – Market Updates Bitcoin News
August 20, 2023
Stellar was a notable mover during Saturday’s session, as the token returned to the green to start the weekend. Prices recently fell lower for six straight days, however, bulls have reentered the market snapping this streak in the process. Dogecoin also rebounded today.
Stellar (XLM)
Stellar (XLM) rose higher on Saturday, following a recent six-day losing streak which pushed the price to a…
Opensea Phases Out BNB Smart Chain Support, Citing Resource Alignment With Promising Efforts – News Bitcoin News
August 20, 2023
One of the largest non-fungible token (NFT) platforms, Opensea, has declared its decision to withdraw BNB Smart Chain (BSC) support. Opensea revealed that the “cost to continue supporting BSC outweighs the impact.”
Opensea Pivots Away From BNB Smart Chain in Strategy…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 19, 2023
August 19, 2023
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Tesla has started to roll out Apple Shortcuts integration in a new mobile app update to help automate and use Siri for vehicle controls.
Yesterday, Tesla pushed a new update of its iOS mobile app.
In the release notes, the automaker noted that it is now giving access to vehicle controls through the Apple Shortcuts app:
Access your vehicle controls and climate from the Apple Shortcuts app.
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