Bank of Japan Releases CBDC Report and Launched Its Pilot Program As Other Countries Gain Steam
Japan launched a pilot program in April, the bank said in its report on Monday....…
A popular Android app began secretly spying on its users months after it was listed on Google Play
A cybersecurity firm says a popular Android screen recording app that racked up tens of thousands of downloads on Google’s app store subsequently began spying on its users, including by stealing microphone recordings and other documents from the user’s phone.…
The Impossible Math of the Debt Deal’s Detractors
Kyiv Residents Scramble for Shelter From Daytime Russia Missile Barrage
Russia Drops Plans for State-Run Crypto Exchange
Legal battle looms over Boris Johnson’s pandemic WhatsApp messages
Which Crypto Will Give 1000% Gains in 2023?
After experiencing a notable 4.49% uptick yesterday, Bitcoin (BTC) is currently retracing and trading at $27,665, down 1.48% in the past day.…
Sony Announces Plans to Back Web3, NFT Startups – Japan Set for Metaverse Pivot?
Per Japan’s Bit Times, Sony has teamed up with Astar, a Japanese smart contract platform and blockchain developer, for the initiative.…
Max Q: Galactic
Hello and welcome back to Max Q! Happy Memorial Day everyone.
In this issue:
- Astranis’ novel approach to GEO satellites
- Virgin Galactic’s return to the skies
- News from SpaceX, and more
Astranis’ novel approach to internet satellites is starting to pay off
Astranis, a satellite internet startup based in San Francisco, said Wednesday that its first spacecraft completed a milestone test and will start bringing broadband access to rural Alaskans as soon as mid-June.…
Russian Government Switching Gears — No Longer Plans To Create a National Crypto Exchange
Deal to avoid US debt default nixes proposed 30% crypto mining tax, says Ohio lawmaker
According to Representative Warren Davidson, legislation to address the U.S. debt ceiling blocks “proposed taxes,” including a 30% tax on electricity used by crypto miners.…
7 Real-Life Applications of Machine Learning
Machine learning, or ML, is an offshoot of artificial intelligence (AI) and has garnered significant attention due to the emergence of AI tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E.…
Canada Pension fund increases held Apple shares by 50%, slashes Tesla stake by 53%
31 billionaires are worth more than the US Treasury
Washington is running out of cash as Congress bickers over raising the government’s borrowing limit
Thirty-one billionaires are currently wealthier than the US Treasury, which had just $38.8 billion in cash on hand at the close of business on Friday.…
Why the current economic climate presents the perfect time to invest in marketing
League of Legends esports players voted ‘overwhelmingly’ for a walkout
Players in the North American League of Legends esports league have voted to walk out in protest of Riot Games’ decision to no longer require franchises to field an amateur team.…
What Is GrammarlyGO and What Can You Do With It?
Editing is of the essence to every writing process. And with the help of numerous digital writing assistants, the process is easier and more efficient through the range of solutions proffered—from grammar checks to writing suggestions and evaluation tools.…
Deborah Chow Chats About the Work Behind Obi-Wan Kenobi
Deborah Chow, the director of the Disney+ show, Obi-Wan Kenobi, went on the Crew Call podcast to chat about the challenges that came alongside working on the limited series.…
Biden and McCarthy Express Optimism About Timely Passage of Debt Deal – These Coins Will Benefit
In a recent development, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said the debt ceiling negotiations were progressing positively despite the disputes over spending.…
Bitcoin Price and Ethereum Prediction: BTC and ETH Poised for 50% Retracement; Brief Market Analysis
The Adani Group shows India it can get things done
The Metaverse vs. the Multiverse: What You Need to Know
You probably come across the term "metaverse" now and then. Popular culture icons like Ready Player One and The Matrix have featured it, as have tech giants like Facebook and Microsoft.…
Catch the Hottest Crypto Gainers of the Day, Including a Viral Meme Coin on the Verge of Tier One Exchange Listing – Secure Early Buying Opportunities
Among the top gainers are PancakeSwap (CAKE), Injective (INJ), and Mask Network (MASK.…
PepsiCo elevates Tarun Bhagat as CMO
How to Use Dev Drive for Developers on Windows 11
Microsoft uinitially announced Dev Drive as a part of Build 2023. During the event, the Redmond giant unveiled Dev Home and Dev Drive to improve developer productivity and performance.…
How to Watch Netflix With a VPN
If you've got a Netflix account, you'll notice that your Netflix library changes depending on where you are in the world.…