The E Ink tablet that successfully replaced my iPad and Kindle is still 30% off on Amazon right now
[ad_1] Maria Diaz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus is an Android tablet that comes with a stylus and flip case for only $259, thanks to a 30% Amazon Prime Day deal. The original price was $370, and it’s worth every penny, so a $110 discount is a […]
Crypto Titans Unite: New Group To Forge Global Blockchain Transaction Standard
[ad_1] Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure A new industry group called the Blockchain Payments Consortium has formed with the aim of setting common rules for how blockchains move money. According to statements from participants and industry summaries, the consortium brings together seven major firms and foundations that […]
Cardano Hard Fork Teased, Here’s What to Expect
[ad_1] Key Notes Intersect has announced plans for a less disruptive hard fork on the Cardano network. Core developer teams are working hard to cut two releases of Cardano Node. These are Cardano Node 10.6.2 and Node 10.7.0. Intersect on X shared a detailed article on future Cardano upgrades, which are designed to increase in […]
I’ve spent 48 hours with the Google Home Speaker, and Gemini is off to a promising start
[ad_1] pros and cons Pros Loud, crisp sound Gemini for Home with generative AI Intuitive controls. Cons The microphone array doesn’t pick up voices when the music is loud More expensive than Nest Mini alternatives. more buying choices Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The Google Home Speaker was officially released […]
Cloudflare Suffers Outage: But Blockchain Kept Working—CZ
[ad_1] Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure DDoS protection giant Cloudflare just went out, paralyzing major corners of the internet. Yet, blockchain networks like Bitcoin remain resilient. Blockchain Stays Online Even As Cloudflare Experiences Outage Today, Cloudflare suffered a global network issue, causing major services connected to it […]
21Shares Crypto ETPs: Updated Key Price References
[ad_1] 21Shares has officially updated the reference price mechanisms for four of its primary crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs), a move designed to align valuations more closely with spot market realities and enhance tracking efficiency. The operational update affects the 21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP (CBTC), the 21Shares Ethereum Core ETP (ETHC), the 21Shares Crypto Basket Index […]
How I set up this $17 solar panel to give my doorbell camera unlimited battery life
[ad_1] EverExceed 5V weatherproof solar panel pros and cons Pros A solar panel that actually works, even in subdued weather Lengthy cable allows flexibility in placement Fully weather-resistant. Cons The wall mount is plastic (albeit tough plastic) Claims to not work with some cameras. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Trust, but verify. […]
Blockchain Privacy Shouldn’t Automatically Raise Red Flags—SEC Chair
[ad_1] Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Crypto executives pushed the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday to reconsider its approach to blockchain privacy, arguing that not all users of these tools are criminals. The meeting, the SEC’s sixth crypto-focused roundtable this year, drew sharp exchanges between […]
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says Tokenization Could Make Investing as Easy as Payments
[ad_1] In his annual chairman’s letter released this week, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink articulated a vision where tokenization transforms investing into a process as seamless as digital payments. The head of the world’s largest asset manager—commanding $13.5 trillion in assets under management—argued that the blockchain-based restructuring of financial markets could allow the “half the world’s […]
Google Home Speaker vs. Amazon Echo Dot Max: I compared the $99 smart hubs by the specs
[ad_1] Google/Amazon/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways New Google Home Speaker arrives June 25 for $99. It directly rivals Amazon’s $99 Echo Dot Max. Google may be smarter, while Amazon may sound better. Google just announced the new Google Home Speaker, which will officially go on sale on June […]