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World-class footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has partnered with popular crypto exchange Binance to release a fifth set of digital collectibles, titled ForeverSkills.The free tier of digital collectibles will be made available via a “Proof of Skills” challenge, held between December 1-6. Fans are encouraged to showcase their footballing skills to Ronaldo via TikTok or Instagram, with 77 hand-picked participants to be sent an exclusive “Proof of Skill” digital collectible.The premium tier of digital collectibles will be available for $77 USD each on December 12, with only 777 pieces available. All holders of both the free and premium digital collectibles will get…

Column / December 3, 2024 Georgia’s Republican governor, Brian Kemp, said that 345,000 people would enroll in the state’s Medicaid program, which has strict work requirements—so far just 5,118 have. Ad Policy (Infographic by Tracy Matsue Loeffelholz) This article appears in the December 2024 issue, with the headline “Poor Forms.” In 2023, when Georgia launched a Medicaid program that was tied to a strict work requirement, Republican Governor Brian Kemp framed it as a way to help people get healthcare coverage. He made this claim even though the state was—and still is—refusing to expand the program under the Affordable Care…

The deep neural network models that power today’s most demanding machine-learning applications have grown so large and complex that they are pushing the limits of traditional electronic computing hardware.Photonic hardware, which can perform machine-learning computations with light, offers a faster and more energy-efficient alternative. However, there are some types of neural network computations that a photonic device can’t perform, requiring the use of off-chip electronics or other techniques that hamper speed and efficiency.Building on a decade of research, scientists from MIT and elsewhere have developed a new photonic chip that overcomes these roadblocks. They demonstrated a fully integrated photonic processor…

Phishing attacks increased nearly 40 percent in the year ending August 2024, with much of that growth concentrated at a small number of new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) — such as .shop, .top, .xyz — that attract scammers with rock-bottom prices and no meaningful registration requirements, new research finds. Meanwhile, the nonprofit entity that oversees the domain name industry is moving forward with plans to introduce a slew of new gTLDs. Image: Shutterstock. A study on phishing data released by Interisle Consulting finds that new gTLDs introduced in the last few years command just 11 percent of the market for…

With each platform playing a pivotal role in blockchain innovation, understanding their future potential is key for investors. From technological upgrades to the potential for exchange-traded funds (ETFs), Ethereum and Solana stand at the forefront of blockchain evolution. Ethereum’s 2025 Outlook ETH Price Trends Ethereum remains the bedrock of decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Its transition to Ethereum 2.0 has addressed scalability concerns, setting the stage for broader adoption. As of now, the ETH price is stabilizing after significant market volatility. Analysts forecast that Ethereum’s utility in DeFi, coupled with growing institutional interest, could push ETH price predictions higher.…

Software engineer Vishnu Mohandas decided he would quit Google in more ways than one when he learned that the tech giant had briefly helped the US military develop AI to study drone footage. In 2020 he left his job working on Google Assistant and also stopped backing up all of his images to Google Photos. He feared that his content could be used to train AI systems, even if they weren’t specifically ones tied to the Pentagon project. “I don’t control any of the future outcomes that this will enable,” Mohandas thought. “So now, shouldn’t I be more responsible?”Mohandas, who…

Yuga Labs strengthens its NFT infrastructure with Tokenproof’s tech team, aiming to enhance accessibility and utility in the Web3 space.

Ester Expósito has rapidly emerged as one of Spain’s most captivating young actresses, blending beauty, charisma, and undeniable talent into every role she takes on. Rising to international fame with Netflix’s Élite, Expósito has continued to impress audiences with a diverse range of performances. From emotionally charged dramas to haunting thrillers, her work reflects a depth and maturity far beyond her years. Here are her top 10 most unforgettable performances, showcasing her versatility and star power. 10. Centro Médico (2016) La 1 Ester Expósito made her television debut in Centro Médico, a Spanish medical drama, where she portrayed a patient…

Follow us on Spotify BusinessWorld B-Side What are the top issues facing the Philippine electoral system? If the political party system is broken, then how do we fix it? How important is education in a democracy? BusinessWorld speaks with Clarita R. Carlos, a retired political scientist from the University of the Philippines, about these issues.   Interview by Patricia Mirasol Audio editing by Jayson Mariñas  Follow us on Spotify BusinessWorld B-Side

Follow Nikolaus On 𝕏 Here For Daily Posts Today, MicroStrategy announced it purchased an additional 15,400 bitcoin for approximately $1.5 billion. This brings its total holdings to over 400,000 BTC, almost 2% of the entire bitcoin supply.MicroStrategy now owns 402,100 #bitcoin worth $38 BILLIONThey now own almost 2% of the total bitcoin supply 🤯 pic.twitter.com/lbEpHNer7T— Nikolaus Hoffman (@NikolausHoff) December 2, 2024 In the month of November, bitcoin rose almost 40% while MicroStrategy bought over $12 billion in bitcoin. In total, MicroStrategy now owns over $38 billion in bitcoin.Other companies are now starting to copy the Microstrategy play book and run…