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Source: The Verge Browsing Amazon Haul, the online shopping giant’s new $20-and-under bargain bin section, I immediately recognize not just a product, but a specific image. The photo is on a listing for “Timeless Black Dress for Both Casual and Formal Gatherings,” and it is stolen. The image actually belongs to a New York-based independent…
Source: Bitcoinist It’s been under a week since the launch of the $SOLX presale, but Solaxy’s native token is taking no prisoners. After raising $350K in its first 24 hours, just five days later, that tally has skyrocketed to $2.85M. Crypto investors are clearly excited by Solaxy’s plan to build a Layer 2 protocol that…
Source: Live Mint Credit cards provide you with exciting discounts, rewards and cashbacks on daily transactions as well as on your favourite brands so that you can get the best deals and save money while not compromising on your lifestyle. Groceries are a major expense for your household. However, you can save money as well…
Source: Coin Tegraph SongBits, the platform from Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart, is driving Web3 music forward with live events spotlighting new voices, supporting charity and shaping the industry’s future. Read Full Article
Source: Live Mint In the stock markets, what lies ahead often matters more than what has already been done. If this sounds perplexing, consider the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision on December 18. The Fed lowered benchmark interest rates for the third time in a row, cutting by 25 basis points. Yet, major markets across…
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Source: The Verge When you say “wearables,” people generally think of smartwatches. But 2024 was a relatively quiet year for smartwatches, during which iterative updates reigned supreme. That happens in a maturing category. In exchange for polished products, you lose out on the weird frenetic energy — and sometimes ludicrously bad ideas — found when…
Source: Bitcoinist Just yesterday, Crypto All-Stars ($STARS) announced that it raised $21 million. Today, the counter stands at a staggering $23 million as investors flock to secure their share of $STARS before the presale ends. A broader meme coin rally in November could’ve benefited $STARS, but such a success wouldn’t have been possible if not…
Source: Live Mint Axis Bank has rolled out several changes in its credit card rules, starting December 20, 2024. The changes are related to finance charges, cash payment fees, currency conversion markup, lounge access and others. Here, we list out the key changes the private lender is rolling out for its credit card users. Key…
Source: Coin Tegraph Crypto hackers had a busy year in 2024 and cybersecurity experts warn that continued advances in artificial intelligence could bring new attack vectors in 2025. Read Full Article
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Source: The Verge SpaceX’s satellite-to-cell Starlink service has hit a nationwide coverage milestone in New Zealand — albeit with a few limitations. One NZ says it’s the first telecommunications company globally to power a nationwide satellite text messaging service via Starlink. Starlink has also signed up partners in Canada, Australia, Japan, Peru, Switzerland, and Chile,…
