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• August 22, 2024
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Trump is launching a cryptocurrency platform, and we have no idea what it does​The Verge – All Posts​

Image: Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Getty Images

Former President Donald Trump is launching a cryptocurrency platform, he announced on Thursday in a post on Truth Social. Trump’s post included few other details, but he and his sons have suggested it will target unbanked and underserved communities.
“For too long, the average American has been squeezed by the big banks and financial elites,” the post reads. “It’s time we take a stand—together. #BeDefiant.” The name of the platform, The DeFiant Ones, is a play on “decentralized finance.”
Trump’s Truth Social post links to a Telegram channel for the as-of-yet unreleased platform, which has posts dating back to August 15th calling it the “only official Telegram channel for the Trump DeFi project.” There are no details about what the…

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• August 22, 2024
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FDA Approves New Covid Vaccines Amid Summer Surge​Wired​

The updated vaccines target the currently circulating KP.2 variant.  Read More

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• August 22, 2024
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The best MacBooks: Which Apple laptop should you buy in 2024?​Mashable​

MacBooks sit at the top of the laptop pack for good reason. If you’re set on getting one, you’ll have to eventually decide which model you’ll choose, and we’re here to help you do just that. These are the best MacBooks you can get in 2024.  Read More

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• August 22, 2024
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I wiped the dust off my Rabbit R1: 5 new things it can do since I last used it​Mashable​

The Rabbit R1 has been marred with poor critical reception, but the team is trying to revitalize it with a series of new updates.  Read More

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• August 22, 2024
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The Next Frontier for mRNA Could Be Healing Damaged Organs​Wired​

Researchers are testing the use of mRNA to get damaged livers to repair themselves, in a move that could one day lessen the need for organ transplants.  Read More

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• August 22, 2024
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The Best Android Phones of 2024, Tested and Reviewed​Wired​

Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find those worth your money.  Read More

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• August 22, 2024
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The Trump campaign’s take on Tim Walz’s coaching days proves they don’t know football​Mashable​

The Trump campaign has attacked Tim Walz’s record as a football coach, claiming a defensive coordinator isn’t a real football coach. This reveals that they simply don’t know the game.  Read More

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• August 22, 2024
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Instead of carrying multiple camera lenses, this one lets you swap optics​The Verge – All Posts​

Instead of carrying a bag full of lenses, the new Samyang Remaster Slim lets you only carry alternate optical elements. | Image: Samyang

In an attempt to lighten camera bags, Samyang has created a prime lens that allows photographers to change the focal length by swapping out just the optical elements inside it, instead of having to change lenses completely.
The simpler design of prime lenses in general — which offer no zoom capabilities — can deliver several advantages, including sharper images and a shallower depth of field. The tradeoff is that photographers have to move closer or further away when framing subjects or swap between several prime lenses with different focal lengths. That approach can get expensive and heavy — problems that Samyang’s Remaster Slim autofocus lens, measuring just 0.8 inches thick, may solve.
The optical elements in the Remaster Slim sit in…

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• August 22, 2024
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No one’s ready for this​The Verge – All Posts​

Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Stuart Franklin

Our basic assumptions about photos capturing reality are about to go up in smoke.

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• August 22, 2024
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The Hisense CanvasTV is the ultimate space-saver with a touch of art​Mashable​

The Hisense CanvasTV is the ultimate space-saver with a touch of art  Read More