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Eric Brackett

Former Digital Trends Contributor
Author/Co-Author of 312 articles
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Poptheatr is your own personal theater that you wear on your head

Ever wanted absolute privacy while watching Netflix or YouTube? Thanks to Poptheatr, you can have just that.
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Nintendo rule on live-streams highlights contentious relationship with YouTube

Nintendo has announced that members of the Nintendo Creators Program will no longer be allowed to live-stream Nintendo content
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It’s no joke: Alexa is now installed on more than 20,000 devices worldwide

Amazon's Alexa voice assistant is one of the most popular digital assistants on the market and IFA Berlin served as a prime opportunity for the company to showcase that growth. The software is now available on more than 20,000 devices, with more expected to hit the market soon.
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How T-Mobile plans to use 5G to challenge traditional ISPs

In a recent filing statement released to the FCC, T-Mobile outlined its plans to use its new 5G service to provide an alternative to traditional ISPs such as Comcast and Charter. The company promised that it would offer higher speeds at lower rates than its competitors especially in rural areas.
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Google Translate got this man arrested — and redeemed

How accurate is Google Translate? Most foreign language teachers will tell you its shallow at best, and it turns out that the courts agree.

Reddit bans its DarkNetMarkets subreddit

Reddit has banned the subreddit R/DarknetMarkets as part of its efforts to crack down on illegal activity taking place on the site.
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Samsung is working on a detachable two-in-one Chromebook

Samsung is reportedly working on a detachable Chromebook that will be powered by a Kaby Lake processor and is expected to launch next year.
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The value of cryptocurrencies is on the rise, but so are the risks from hackers

As the value of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies continue to rise so do the risks of exploitation by hackers.
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Would you mind if someone openly used your phone to mine cryptocurrency?

Your phone could be one of the 100,000 that Russian developer Alexey Khripkov could turn into a cryptocurrency mining operation
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Bitcoin approaches $20K, but is the bubble about to burst?

Bitcoin has seen some really impressive growth this year in terms of value and mainstream interest, but what are the risks?
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Major investment firms are now offering Bitcoin futures

The Chicago-based Cboe Global Market launched the first Bitcoin futures exchange earlier this year. Now, TD Ameritrade has joined
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What’s the true value of bitcoin? A Morgan Stanley analyst says it may be zero

Bitcoin currently trades for about 13,000 dollars, but a new report from Morgan Stanley suggests the value of bitcoin might be zero
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Ripple’s XRP saw the strongest growth of any cryptocurrency in 2017

Ripple has surpassed Ethereum to become the world's second most valuable cryptocurrency in terms of market capitalization.
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Kasotsuka Shojo is the world’s first cryptocurrency-themed pop group

Kasotsuka Shojo is the world's first J-pop group inspired by cryptocurrency. Tickets for the first show were purchasable with cryptocurrency.
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Bitcoin rises above $9,000, but can the market endure, or is it just a fad?

Bitcoin has had a rough year so far, but the cryptocurrency caught a bit of a break as the value of the coin rose to more than $9,000 today.
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BitGrail cryptocurrency exchange loses $170 million in Nano tokens

An Italian cryptocurrency exchange, Bitgrail, has reportedly lost $170 million worth of Nano tokens. Law enforcement officials are currently investigating the matter.
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Federal Trade Commission brings the hammer down on crypto ponzi schemes

The FTC has filed a complaint against a three defendants who were allegedly involved in a ponzi scheme making use of cryptocurrency
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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.

Coinbase may register with SEC as brokerage firm

Coinbase, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is reportedly considering registering with the SEC as a brokerage firm.
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SEC files fraud charges against co-founder of Centra Tech

The third co-found of Centra Tech has been arrested after the SEC filed charges against him alleging his company defrauded investors.
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Coinbase bans Wikileaks from its currency exchange platform

Coinbase, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has banned Wikileaks from the use of its platform. Wikileaks will still be able to accept payments via Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, but it will have to find a new way, including other exchanges, to convert those tokens into hard currencies.
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How much energy does Bitcoin mining require? Experts are unsure

How much energy is required to mine Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies? A recent study estimates that Bitcoin mining uses as much energy as Ireland, but some experts disagree with those findings.
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South Korean cryptocurrency exchange loses $40 million in hack

A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange has lost more than $40 million worth of digital currencies as the result of a recent hack
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A look into Bitcoin’s troubled year

Last year, Bitcoin seemed nearly unstoppable, but things have changed and not for the better. The currency recently dropped to less than $6,000 which is a far cry from the lofty heights of last year or even earlier this year.
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Bitcoin Cash surpassed Ethereum as world’s second most popular cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Cash still lags behind its older sibling, but it briefly supplanted Ethereum as the second most valuable cryptocurrency
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This Bitcoin collection is worth $75 million — it’s also buried in a landfill

James Howells may be the unluckiest investor ever. His Bitcoin collection is worth $75 million, but its buried under a landfill
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Cryptocurrency expert released after $1 million bitcoin ransom

A cryptocurrency expert has been released after a million dollar bitcoin ransom was paid to his kidnappers.
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Purse.io lets you nab steep discounts on Amazon if you pay with Bitcoin

Purse wants to help users save money on Amazon purchases while providing a means for others to earn Bitcoins.
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Now Bitcoin millionaires are buying Lamborghinis

For some Bitcoin millionaires, a Lamborghini is more than just a status symbol. It can provide am means to validate their investments.
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City of Austin is hoping the blockchain can help protect the homeless

Austin is seeking to use the tech behind Bitcoin to help solve some of the issues that its homeless population faces.
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A German bank is using Bitcoin to handle international loans

A German bank, Bitbond, is using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to facilitate international loans. The bank's founder believes that Bitcoin can make for quicker and more affordable loans while lowering the risk of falling victim to cryptocurrency volatility.
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Chinese authorities break up billion-dollar cryptocurrency gambling ring

Chinese law enforcement authorities have broken up a more than 1.5 billion-dollar gambling ring that made use of the dark web and cryptocurrencies to facilitate betting on the outcome of the World Cup.The action was part of a larger crackdown on illegal betting on the World Cup tournament.
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Police bust a massive interstate SIM card hijacking ring

Law enforcement agents in Flordia and other states have joined to break up an interstate cybercrime ring that used hijacked SIM cards to steal cryptocurrencies and cash from victims. The group's biggest score came in May of this year when members worked together to steal 57 Bitcoins from a single victim.
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Black Friday digital sales reached record highs this year

The country's busiest shopping day reached record broke new ground this year, as digital sales soared to all-time highs.