The founder of privacy coin Zcash, Zooko Wilcox, is looking to accelerate the protocol’s upgrade to a hybrid proof-of-stake (PoS) system after joining Shielded Labs. In a blog post on Aug. 10, Wilcox, Zcash founder and now new head of product at Shielded Labs, said that after eight years of using proof-of-work (PoW) mining, the privacy currency needs to be upgraded to a hybrid PoS system.

Zcash founder joins Shielded Labs, pushes for hybrid PoS upgrade

With a $10 million seed funding round, Vessel aims to develop a comprehensive DeFi layer 3 to explore ZK solutions and applications and address DeFi challenges like liquidity fragmentation and cross-chain compatibility. One of the primary challenges in the crypto trading industry is striking the right balance between efficiency and...

ZK-powered DEX raises $10M from Web3 heavyweights, launches mainnet

Trust Wallet, one of the leading non-custodial cryptocurrency wallets, has integrated Rango’s API to enable seamless cross-chain swaps and bridging.. This significant upgrade empowers Trust Wallet users to transfer assets effortlessly across more than ten blockchain networks, revolutionizing the way they interact with their digital assets. A new era...

Trust Wallet integrates Rango's API to enhance cross-chain swaps and bridging

As Web3 games continue to gain attention, OKX believes that a Web3 version of Steam — one of the most successful digital game distribution platforms in Web2 — is necessary to support the development of the crypto gaming ecosystem. In July, the company launched OKX GameSphere as part...

Why Web3 gaming needs a Steam-like platform for growth

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MemGPT helps users "build LLM agents with long-term memory and custom tools."

Felicis Ventures leads $10 million round in AI startup MemGPT at a $70 million valuation, sources say

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

For many, this news might seem trivial as it doesn’t involve direct harm to humans. However, the recent death of a cow and her calf due to a ransomware attack is a serious concern for those involved in livestock farming. This incident serves as a critical warning for farmers who rely on livestock for their livelihood.

Ransomware attack leads to death and Cow and Calf

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In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

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Cisco will cut thousands of jobs in a second round of layoffs this year as the networking equipment maker shifts focus to higher-growth areas, including cybersecurity and AI, people familiar with the matter said.

The number of people affected could be similar to or slightly higher than the 4,000 employees Cisco laid off in February, and will likely be announced as early as Wednesday with the company’s fourth-quarter results, said the sources, who were not authorized to speak publicly.

Reuters exclusively reported the job cuts that San Jose, California-based Cisco announced in February, prior to the company announcing it.



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Cisco axing thousands of jobs in second round of layoffs amid shift to AI: report

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

Resy co-founder Ben Leventhal explains how his new web3 project Blackbird incorporates blockchain technology and how it would allow for diners to pay for meals in crypto.

Resy co-founder explains new web3 project designed to allow diners to pay for meals with crypto

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Anish Dhar, co-founder and CEO of Cortex, got the idea for the project management platform while he was an engineer at Uber.

He Spent a Weekend Working on His Side Hustle in an Airbnb. Then a 'Big Breakthrough' Led to $53 Million — and Counting.

One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

Ten Dell employees told Business Insider that they are bracing for further rounds of layoffs as the company rolls out its new AI strategy.

Dell staff say they aren't surprised about layoffs following its AI pivot

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In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

After an attacker paralyzed his computer, a farmer from Switzerland was no longer able to read his cows’ vital data, resulting in the death of one of his herd. Even small farmers are not immune to cyberattacks. Vital Bircher, a farmer in Hagendorn, Switzerland, between Zurich and Lucerne, recently experienced an attack on his computer systems, which were also connected the dairy farmer’s milking robots, the Luzerner Zeitung first reported. Ultimately, one of Bircher’s cows died as a result of the attack.

Ransomware attack paralyzes milking robots — cow dead

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

It’s hard to deny the allure of remote work in 2024, particularly over the last few summer months. The idea of being able to maintain a flexible work schedule and ditch the commute has been a sought-after perk for employees in virtually every industry. So, how do you actually...

47 Fully Remote Jobs You Can Apply for in August 2024

Chinese startup Human Horizons, the company behind the HiPhi performance EV brand, has filed for pre-bankruptcy restructuring, Bloomberg reported on Friday. Human Horizons filed an application for restructuring with a court in Yancheng, the eastern Chinese city where its factory is located, saying its assets could no longer cover debt as of April, according to the report, which cited court documents dated Aug. 9. This comes after failed attempts by Human Horizons to seek additional funding, according to Chinese media reports.

Chinese EV startup Human Horizons files for bankruptcy

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Hamster Kombat turns down venture capital offers

The team behind Hamster Kombat recently disclosed that it has been receiving offers from some of the top venture capital firms in crypto but has “turned...

Hamster Kombat turns down venture capital offers

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