[ANN] Sigmanero.org is closing down Monday 11th November
We launched sigmanero.org back in April but since then the adoption as not picked up. The concept of a betting exchange using multisig might be too early to take off just yet, especially since the handwork of building a network effect is yet to be done.
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SolidRun HummingBoard i.MX8M IIOT SBC with NVMe, RS232, RS485, and LTE Support
SolidRun has launched a single-board computer tailored for Industrial Internet of Things and Human-Machine Interface applications, built around the i.MX8M Plus System-on-Module from NXP. Its carrier board includes features like RS232, RS485, dual CAN-FD, and dual 1Gb Ethernet and more. According to the official announcement, the HummingBoard i.MX8M IIOT carrier board is compatible with the … ⌘ Read more
Jack Dorsey’s Block Scraps ‘Web5’ Project
Block will abandon development of its Web5 decentralized internet project and reduce investment in music streaming service Tidal to focus on bitcoin mining hardware and self-custody wallets, the payments company announced in its third-quarter letter to shareholders. The Jack Dorsey-led firm cited strong market demand for its bitcoin mining products and Bitkey wallet as key drivers behind the st … ⌘ Read more
Unstoppable Domains introduces personalized .XMR onchain domains
Unstoppable Domains 1 has announced2 the launch of personalized .XMR 3 onchain domains that can be used instead of long wallet addresses, seemingly in collaboration with Cake Wallet and the Monero project:
In partnership with @monero and @cakewallet, we’re making $XMR payments more secure and private. [..] .XMR domains let you transact securely on Monero and streamline payments in … ⌘ Read more
‘The Aloha Project’ announces new Haveno mainnet instance with zero fees
alohamarkus1 from The Aloha Project 2 has announced3 the launch of Haveno Aloha 4, a new public Haveno instance running on Monero’s main network that apparently doesn’t charge any fees:
So I have been working on an ‘alternate’ network [..] it’s out now on mainnet but should require some testing, if anyone wants to help? [..] we have generous sponsors, that means haveno-aloh … ⌘ Read more
Top Stories: New M4 MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini!
Following the iPad mini launch last week and a tease about Mac announcements for this week, Apple indeed made three key Mac product announcements: new iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro models.
These machines bring the M4 chip series to Apple’s Mac lineup for the first time, but each in it … ⌘ Read more
Game Off 2024 theme announcement
GitHub’s annual month-long game jam, where creativity knows no limits! Throughout November, dive into your favorite game engines, libraries, and programming languages to bring your wildest game ideas to life. Whether you’re a seasoned dev or just getting started, it’s all about having fun and making something awesome!
The post Game Off 2024 theme announcement appeared first on [The GitHub Blog](https: … ⌘ Read more
Monero Observer Blitz #35 - October 2024
Here’s a recap of what happened this October in the Monero community:
wiefix announces launch of Bitrica ‘P2P platform’ with support for XMR, BTC
wiefix 1 - a veteran LocalMonero trader with ~7.6K+ trades2 - has announced3 the launch of Bitrica 4, a new P2P platform where users can trade XMR and BTC directly with each other:
Super excited to share that we’ve just launched [..] after months of development! The platform comes with a solid escrow system that locks the seller’s funds during trades for everyone’s … ⌘ Read more
So, we need a computer for house (that is, wife and I) usage. We have none, we rely on our pocket computers. I would like to fill the void with the recently announced Mac mini. What technique could I use with an already stressed out wife, to accomplish this goal? 😅
New MacBook Pros and iMac Feature Upgraded Cameras With ‘Center Stage’ and ‘Desk View’ Support
All new MacBook Pro and iMac models unveiled this week feature an upgraded 12-megapixel front camera with Center Stage and Desk View support.
Apple says the new camera provides “enhanced video quality in challenging lig … ⌘ Read more
Bringing developer choice to Copilot with Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Google’s Gemini 1.5 Pro, and OpenAI’s o1-preview
At GitHub Universe, we announced Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Google’s Gemini 1.5 Pro, and OpenAI’s o1-preview and o1-mini are coming to GitHub Copilot—bringing a new level of choice to every developer.
The post [Bringing developer choice to Copilot with Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Google’s Gemini 1.5 Pro, and OpenAI’s o1-preview](https://github.blog/news-in … ⌘ Read more
Apple Rolls Out Tap to Pay on iPhone in Five More European Countries
Apple today announced that Tap to Pay on iPhone is available in Austria, Czech Republic, Ireland, Romania, and Sweden, providing a way for independent sellers, small businesses, and larger merchants in these countries to use an iPhone as a contactless payment terminal.
Tap to Pay first arrived in [Fe … ⌘ Read more
Amazon Leaks New Mac Mini With M4 and M4 Pro Chips, Two Front USB-C Ports, Up to 64GB of RAM, and More
Amazon has seemingly leaked the rumored next-generation Mac mini ahead of Apple’s announcement this week, revealing several details.
According to a comparison chart on [Amazon’s product listing for the new iMac](https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Faw%2Fd%2FB0DL76BQ5 … ⌘ Read more
Apple Intelligence Rolling Out in the European Union Starting in April 2025
Apple plans to roll out Apple Intelligence features to iPhone and iPad users in the European Union starting in April 2025, according to information included in today’s M4 iMac announcement [in European countries](https://www.apple.com/fr/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-new-imac-supercharged-by- … ⌘ Read more
Top Stories: M4 Macs Next Week, iOS 18.2 Beta, and More
Apple’s flurry of activity to close out October is well underway, led on the hardware side by the launch of the new iPad mini and Apple uncharacteriscally teasing some Mac updates for next week even without an announced event.
On the software side, Apple Intelligence is ready to make its debut in iOS 18.1 and related updates next week, but Apple has already begun b … ⌘ Read more
Bit2Me to delist XMR on October 31 2024 due to ‘regulatory change’
Spain-based crypto CEX Bit2Me 1 has announced plans2 to delist Monero from their platform on October 31 2024 at 11:00 UTC due to a regulatory change:
Based on the latest reviews due to a regulatory change, we have decided to delist Monero (XMR) on October 31, 2024, at 11:00 UTC. Starting from October 24 at 15:00 UTC, it will no longer be possible to buy, trade, or deposit Monero (XMR) on Bit2Me. [..] Withdrawals … ⌘ Read more
everoddandeven releases monerod-gui v0.1.1-rc
everoddandeven1 has announced2 the release of monerod-gui 3 version 0.1.1-rc4, a cross-platform desktop app that simplifies the process of managing a full Monero node:
Changes overviewHey guys, I just released v0.1.1-rc of my monerod-gui. Now you can try also installation with deb package and autostart/start at boot feature
Auto launch support for Windows, MacOS and Linux (only installers)
General b ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/everoddandeven-releases-monerod-gui-v0.1.1-rc/)Ventana to Launch Veyron V2 RISC-V Platform for HPC in 2025
Ventana Micro Systems Inc., a leader in high-performance RISC-V platforms, has announced that its Veyron V2 accelerated compute platform will begin shipping in 2025. The Veyron V2 platform is designed to target AI, data centers, and emerging workloads. The Veyron V2 builds on Ventana’s expertise in RISC-V technology, offering flexibility to integrate third-party IPs and […] ⌘ Read more
ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI with Intel Core Ultra Processor, Delivering up to 120 Platform TOPS
The ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI is a powerful, compact mini PC featuring the Intel Core Ultra processor (Series 2), which integrates CPU, GPU, and NPU architectures to deliver up to 120 platform TOPS for AI processing. It is designed for consumer, commercial, and edge computing applications. According to the Asus product announcement earlier last […] ⌘ Read more
Apple Announced the HomePod Mini Four Years Ago Today
Apple announced the HomePod mini smart speaker four years ago today at its “Hi, Speed” special event.
The low-cost smart speaker was announced alongside the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and [iPhone 12 Pro Max … ⌘ Read more
Apple TV+ Coming to Amazon Prime Video as Add-On Subscription
Amazon has announced that Apple TV+ will be available as an add-on subscription through Prime Video in the United States later this month. Prime members will be able to subscribe to Apple TV+ for $9.99 per month directly within the Prime Video app.
, and other AI tools (SD, flux…). I discovered that these are really useful to produce very decent weekly news overviews, so I made this websi … ⌘ Read more
Apple Podcasts App Rolling Out Transcriptions in These 8 Additional Languages Starting Today
Apple has announced that transcriptions in the Apple Podcasts app will be available in eight additional languages starting today, according to Dutch website iCulture.nl. The transcripts were previously only available for podcasts spoken in English, French, German, and Spanish since the feature [launched as part of iOS 17.4](https://www.mac … ⌘ Read more
WhatsApp Rolls Out New Filters and Backgrounds for Video Calls
WhatsApp has announced it is rolling out new filters and backgrounds for users to personalize their video calls. The popular chat platform said the new effects are designed to make video conversations “more engaging” and give them a “more personal touch.”
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I have configured my twtxt.txt as simple as possible. I have setup a publish_command on jenny. Hopefully all works fine, and I am good to go. Next will be setting the announce_me to true. Here we go!
Setapp Mobile Launches in Open Beta as Alternative App Store in EU
Ukraine-based developer MacPaw has announced the open beta release of Setapp Mobile, its alternative app store for iOS devices in the European Union. This launch comes in the wake of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which mandates support for third-party app marketplaces on iOS in the EU.
 today announced it had closed an investigation into Apple’s App Store policies, as it expects to consider the concerns under a new digital markets competition re … ⌘ Read more
Threads Gaining Support for Analytics, Scheduling Posts, Multiple Drafts and More
Threads, Meta’s social network that’s meant to rival X, today announced several new features that are available or coming soon. For creators, Threads is launching analytics for performance measurement.
Users can see view numbers, replies, reposts, an … ⌘ Read more
iPhone 16 Launch Is Just One Month Out – Here’s Everything We Know
Apple typically releases its new iPhone series in the fall, and a possible September 10 announcement date has been floated this year, which means we are just one month away from the launch of the iPhone 16. Like the [iPhone 15](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ip … ⌘ Read more
ADLINK Unveils New SBC35 Series: 3.5” Single Board Computers Featuring Intel i3/i5/i7 & N97 Processors
ADLINK Technology Inc has announced the launch of its new SBC35 Series of 3.5” Single Board Computers. These boards are engineered to maximize efficiency in compact spaces, making them ideal for space-constrained applications in automation, transportation, medical fields, and smart city projects. The SBC35 Series introduces two models: the high … ⌘ Read more
Apple Maps Real-Time Transit Information Now Available in Tokyo
Real-time transit information in Apple Maps has been expanded to Tokyo, Japan, enabling users to get live details of more than 20 railway, bus, and tram lines throughout the metropolitan area, Apple has announced.
 is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 … ⌘ Read more
Swift on RISC-V: Launch of New Toolchain for RISC-V Hardware
The Swift programming community has taken a significant step towards embracing open architecture with the announcement of the first Swift toolchain release for RISC-V hardware. This new project, Swift on RISC-V, introduces a complete toolchain that can be installed and used on RISC-V platforms, including the VisionFive 2 single-board computer. As RISC-V’s open-source instruction set […] ⌘ Read more
(Updated) HiFive Unmatched SBC showcases new FU740 RISC-V SoC
SiFive has opened $665 pre-orders on a “HiFive Unmatched” Mini-ITX dev board that can power a PC. The SBC runs Linux on a penta-core, 64-bit SiFive FU740 SoC and offers 2x M.2 and PCIe x16 for graphics. In September when SiFive announced its FU740 (Freedom U740) SoC, the RISC-V chip designer said it would soon […] ⌘ Read more
Minisforum UM890 Pro Taps AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS Processor
Minisforum has recently announced the pre-sale of a new Mini-PC, which is built around the latest generation AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor, featuring the advanced Zen 4 architecture. This device supports DDR5 dual-channel memory and utilizes M.2 2280 slots for SSD storage. The Minisforum UM890 Pro is equipped with the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor […] ⌘ Read more
Tap to Pay on iPhone Now Available in Germany
Apple today announced that Tap to Pay on iPhone is available in Germany, providing a way for independent sellers, small businesses, and larger merchants in the country to use an iPhone as a contactless payment terminal.
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EU Accuses Apple’s App Store Steering Rules of Violating DMA and Opens Investigation into Developer Fees
The European Commission has formally announced its preliminary view that Apple’s App Store policies are in breach of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), specifically in relation to anti-steering rules.
Under the DMA, developers distributing their apps via Apple’s A … ⌘ Read more
iOS 18 Expands Convenient AirPods-Like Pairing to More Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Accessories
During its WWDC 2024 keynote last week, Apple announced that iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 will let apps offer AirPods-like pairing for more Bluetooth or Wi-Fi accessories.
In apps that implement this new pairing process, users would be able to … ⌘ Read more
1Password Launches Recovery Codes and Simplified Sign-In Process
Popular password management app 1Password today announced the launch of two new features that are designed to make the app more user friendly. 1Password is improving the sign-in process on new devices and adding the ability to recover an account when a master password and secret key are lost.
With recovery codes, 1Password is providing a failsafe that will let cust … ⌘ Read more
How to Install watchOS 11 Beta on Apple Watch
WatchOS 11 for Apple Watch was recently announced, and watchOS 11 beta is available to run and install right now on compatible Apple Watch models. WatchOS 11 has a variety of features like training load tracking, ability to add rest days to your workouts or pause your activity rings without losing your streaks, live language … Read More ⌘ Read more
How to Install iPadOS 18 Beta on iPad
iPadOS 18 was announced with some compelling new features, including new customization options for the Home Screen like being able to place icons and widgets anywhere, Dark Mode icon color hue customizations, Messages scheduling, a revamped Photos app with new capabilities like being able to remove subjects from pictures, a bunch of AI features to … Read More ⌘ Read more
PineTab2: A Linux Tablet Featuring Rockchip RK3566 SoC and DanctNix Arch Linux
The PineTab2 is a Linux tablet based on the Rockchip RK3566 System-on-Chip clocked at 1.8GHz and comes pre-loaded with DanctNix Arch Linux. Recently announced on Pine64’s social media, this device is now available again for interested customers. Powered by the Rockchip RK3566 processor, the PineTab2 integrates four Cortex-A55 64-bit ARM cores running at 1.8 GHz, […] ⌘ Read more
Top Stories: WWDC Recap With iOS 18, Apple Intelligence, and More
WWDC 2024 kicked off on Monday with a jam-packed keynote revealing iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and more, all fueled by upcoming Apple Intelligence technology.
We’ve highlighted the major announcements below, but be sure to check out our recap post that includes a video going over the highlights plus links … ⌘ Read more
IBASE Launches IB200: 2.5″ Compact SBC with AMD Ryzen for Edge Computing
IBASE Technology Inc has announced the release of its first ultra-compact 2.5″ single board computer, the IB200, specifically engineered for edge computing environments. The IB200 leverages the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2000 Series, providing enhanced graphics processing capabilities, ideal for applications requiring high computational power in a small form factor. The IB200, an industrial-grade SBC, signif … ⌘ Read more
How to Install iOS 18 Beta on iPhone
With iOS 18 announced, many iPhone users are interested in trying out iOS 18 beta so that they can have hands-on experience with the upcoming iPhone operating system and it’s host of new features. Whether you want to play around with the new customizable dark mode icons and themes, move your Home Screen icons and … Read More ⌘ Read more
The Talk Show Live From WWDC 2024 Now Available on YouTube
The Talk Show Live From WWDC 2024 is now available to watch on YouTube. Daring Fireball’s John Gruber discussed Apple Intelligence and other WWDC announcements with Apple’s software engineering chief Craig Federighi, marketing chief Greg Joswiak, and AI/machine learning head John Giannandrea in front of a live audience.
The on-stage interview took place on Tu … ⌘ Read more
Apple Reportedly Not Paying OpenAI to Use ChatGPT in iOS 18
Alongside its Apple Intelligence feature set, Apple on Monday announced a partnership with OpenAI that will allow Siri to access ChatGPT directly in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia to provide better responses in relevant situations. But according to a new Bloomberg report, nobody is paying cash to anybody for th … ⌘ Read more
8devices Carambola 3 Wi-Fi Module Now Includes OpenWrt Upstream Support
The Carambola 3 is a compact System on Module powered by the Qualcomm QCA4531 chipset, designed for a broad range of embedded applications including IoT, industrial automation, and smart home devices. This Wi-Fi module, which also has a compatible DVK, now benefits from OpenWrt support, as announced by 8devices. The Carambola 3 offers robust connectivity […] ⌘ Read more
iOS 18 Beta 1 Download Available Now for iPhone & iPad
Apple just announced iOS 18 at the WWDC 2024 keynote, and it’s already available to download and install onto eligible iPhone models right now. Specifically, iOS 18 beta 1 is available to download for registered Apple Developers. You can also find iPadOS 18 beta 1 available to download too if you’re using iPad, along with … Read More ⌘ Read more
Watch the Full WWDC 2024 Keynote Video, or Short Clips
Apple’s WWDC 2024 keynote was aired on the morning of June 10, and tons of things were announced and covered over the course of a nearly two hour long marathon event presentation. Apple Intelligence. iOS 18 with new customizations to the Home Screen and Control Center. iPadOS 18 gets that too, plus a Calculator app. … Read More ⌘ Read more
iOS 18 Announced with Dark Mode Icons, AI Features, Control Center Customizations, & More
Apple has announced iOS 18, the next major version of system software for iPhone, with a host of new features, design updates, and changes. iOS 18 brings all new customization options for home screen icons including Dark Mode icons with color tinting, the ability to place icons and widgets anywhere on the Home Screen, a … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2 … ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sequoia Announced with iPhone Mirroring, AI, Passwords App, & More
Apple has announced MacOS Sequoia, the next major version of the Mac operating system. Versioned as macOS Sequoia 15, the future software update includes some intriguing new features, including iPhone Mirroring, a host of new AI features called Apple Intelligence, the inclusion of a Passwords app, new features to tile windows easier, new summary and … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/ … ⌘ Read more
‘Apple Intelligence’ Generative Personal AI Unveiled for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Apple at WWDC today announced Apple Intelligence, a deeply integrated, personalized AI experience for Apple devices that uses cutting-edge generative artificial intelligence to enhance user experiences across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
, screenshot capabilities, ability to initiate discussions based on photos (for example, provide a picture of … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/05/23/how-to-use-chatgpt … ⌘ Read more
2024 GitHub Accelerator: Meet the 11 projects shaping open source AI
Announcing the second cohort, delivering value to projects, and driving a new frontier.
The post 2024 GitHub Accelerator: Meet the 11 projects shaping open source AI appeared first on The GitHub Blog. ⌘ Read more
ASUS ExpertCenter PN65: Now Available with Intel Core Ultra 5 125H & Ultra 7 155H Processors
ASUS ExpertCenter PN65: Now Available with Intel Core Ultra 5 125H & Ultra 7 155H Processors
The ASUS ExpertCenter PN65, a compact mini-PC announced earlier this year, is compatible with Intel’s Meteor Lake processors. ASUS indicates that this product was designed to support demanding AI applications, including advanced object recognition and sound detection, whi … ⌘ Read more
Apple Launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in Japan
Apple has announced Tap to Pay on iPhone in Japan, allowing independent sellers, small merchants, and large retailers in the country to use iPhones as a payment terminal.
Tap to Pay first arriv … ⌘ Read more
Goodnotes Adds New Features That Work With Apple Pencil Pro
Popular note taking app Goodnotes today announced new features that are designed to work with the Apple Pencil Pro that launched alongside the 2024 iPad Pro models. The Apple Pencil Pro supports a squeeze gesture with haptic feedback, as well as a barrel roll for better control over shaped pen and brush tools.
, you can inst … ⌘ Read more