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Razer wants to fight gaming’s AI problem with more AI
has partnered with World to help distinguish real players from bots in multiplayer experiences. Bots in multiplayer games are nothing new; in fact, many games benefit from giving players AI-controlled bots to play against when there aren’t enough human players to fill a server. However, bots can also be too skilled and nearly impossible to […]
Minecraft takes a firm stance on blockchain tech by banning NFTs
Mojang isn't allowing Minecraft players to create and sell Minecraft NFTs or incorporate blockchain technology into Minecraft servers.
GameStop’s latest pivot takes it into the NFT business
GameStop teased its pivot to NFTs with a cryptic tweet on the official GameStop NFT Twitter page.
Why crypto’s eco-friendly pivot is perpetually delayed
Switching cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum to a proof of stake system could cut their energy use by 99 percent, but doing so is easier said than done.
Best Bitcoin miners
Mining Bitcoin needs cheap electricity, good cooling, and a decent wad of up-front cash. If you have all of that though, you need to know where to spend it. You need the best Bitcoin miner.
‘Live Forever’ mode seeks to erase death using the metaverse
Somnium Space wants to collect a massive amount of data on you, but not to sell. Rather, it seeks to create a metaverse digital avatar for when you pass on.
The Interplanetary File System: How you’ll store files in the future
The Interplanetary File System is a radical new file storage protocol that could potentially lead to a tectonic shift in how information is stored on the web.
Should gaming embrace NFT? Both sides of the debate weigh in
What are NFTs, and would games really benefit from their inclusion? We spoke to advocates on both sides of the NFT discussion.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 cancels all NFT plans shortly after doubling down on them
GSC Game World has canceled all of its NFT plans for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 one hour after doubling down on the tech.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 to feature NFTs, turn players into NPCs in exchange for crypto
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 will feature blockchain integration, auctioning off "unique" items and turning players into NPCs via photogrammetry.
The internet’s ‘phonebook’ is flawed and outdated. It’s time for an upgrade
DNS, aka the internet's phonebook, has been the foundation of the worldwide web since the 1970s -- but that foundation is starting to crumble and crack.
India’s plan to end spam texts was a colossal failure. But it’s worth revisiting
Early this year, India rolled out a groundbreaking new plan to fight spam calls and texts. Unfortunately, it failed miserably -- but it still has potential.
The tech behind cryptocurrency could save lives by fixing medical records
There’s a research group at MIT aiming to bring order to the chaotic world of medical records, with a little help from the blockchain.
Insane in the blockchain: 15 ridiculous cryptocurrencies you’ve never heard of
Bitcoin and Ethereum are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to cryptocurrencies. You wouldn't believe how many ridiculous, silly, and downright stupid digital tokens are on the market these days. Here's a quick tour of the most outrageous ones.
Forget Apple Pay — Sirin Labs’ Finney phone helps you pay with cryptocurrency
Finney is the name given to Sirin Labs new smartphone and PC devices made for blockchain and cryptocurrency use.
Bitcoin’s latest boom sends it scorching past $9,000
Bitcoin has once again eclipsed all of its previous value records, tearing past $9,000 to gain a total market value of more than $152 billion
Bitcoin’s blockchain contains links to child pornography, possible illegal image
Researchers recently downloaded the Bitcoin blockchain to analyze its non-financial data and uncovered links to child pornography and an image.
Google is working on blockchain technology for the cloud
Google is currently working on a new adaption of blockchain technology for its line of cloud services, though it isn't making any announcements just yet.
From the doctor to the DMV, blockchain can make governments swift and secure
With a growing interest in blockchain technology, could governments be one of the best use cases for the distributed ledger system of data protection?
Blockchain may power future elections, but it’s no silver bullet for fraud
It seems likely that blockchain technology will be introduced to voting systems in the US in the next couple of years. Here’s what it will look like.
From gold to greatswords, blockchain lets gamers truly own their loot
Centralized and controlled entirely by their developer, modern online games engage players, yet often leave them with little they can claim as their own. Blockchain will disrupt that status quo. It’s also sure to have unintended consequences.
What are smart contracts?
What are smart contracts? They're like traditional contracts, but instead of being backed by lawyers at either end, they're backed by computing algorithms and they could change the way many industries operate.
Cambridge Analytica designed cryptocurrency to sell back your personal data
Two wrongs don't make a right, and that's especially true for Cambridge Analytica, which had collected information from more than 87 million Facebook users. Now, a former employee reveals that the company has been working on its own cryptocurrency designed to sell your own personal data back to you.
What is Sweatcoin and how does it work?
A lot of fitness buffs are curious about Sweatcoin but many people don't fully understand how to use the app. In fact, a lot of folks don't even know what it is at all. So what is Sweatcoin? Here, we've explained all about the exercise-based cryptocurrency and how to use it.
Games from Space lets you loan your GPU to earn free games
Games from Space is a new PC gaming service that allows users to loan the power of their GPU to earn free digital games. The selection of titles includes newer releases like PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, and the time it takes you to earn a new game will vary depending on the power of your GPU.
This website lets you earn cryptocurrency by picking World Cup winners
With the 2018 World Cup tournament looming, a new website called Cryptocup allows users to earn cryptocurrency by predicting the winners of the 64-team tournament, earning tokens for each game they select, with those tokens being thrown into a pot that will be awarded to the winner. Tokens can be sold on the crypto market as well.
Hackers prove how powerful computers can cheat Bitcoin and blockchain
A 51 percent attack on the ZenCash cryptocurrency shows that proof-of-work blockchains like Bitcoin are vulnerable to large-scale computing power. As just one of several recent attacks, it's possible that those behind it are growing bolder and more ambitious with their targets.