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PBOC Ex-Deputy says Bitcoin & fiat can co-exist in China
Speaking at the Sanya Forum international finance event, Wu Xiaoling, former deputy director of the People’s Bank of China, made what’s possibly the most positive remarks regarding the state of digital currency in China from an official so far – she said he believes digital money can co-exist with government-issued money. In her speech, she ...
What you missed in the Smart World: smart air purifier, virtual reality for tourism
This week’s Smart World Series features s smartphone maker’s entry to the smart home market, a virtual reality headset used to promote tourism, a new platform for Internet of Things (IoT) developers and more DevOps news. . For those who missed last week’s Smart World Series, here’s a chance to catch up on the exciting ...
Sony caught in the middle of embarrassing emails, plot to take down an Internet ‘Goliath’
Sony Pictures, the movie production arm of Sony Corp. was attacked by a group of hackers calling themselves Guardians of Peace (GoP) back in November. Despite several weeks having passed since the attack, Sony still hasn’t recovered and the situation seems to be getting worse, as more leaks are being publicized by the attackers. The ...
Facebook Trending Topic rolls out to Android devices, and other news
Facebook, Inc. made a few big announcements this week. Users will be happy to hear that the social giant plans to cut down promotional messages that appear on Timelines, as well as implement an improved Facebook Search. Even more exciting is Facebook’s revelation that it’s working on an artificial intelligence that warns you about posting ...
Intel caters to IoT developers with new platform, hardware and software
This week’s Smart DevOps roundup features Intel’s new Internet of Things (IoT) platform, funding for a new IoT developer device, and a new marketplace for IoT apps. . The Intel IoT Platform Earlier this week Intel Corp. announced the Intel IoT platform, an end-to-end reference model designed to unify and simplify connectivity and security ...
Using Oculus Rift to promote tourism: Virtual reality dreams
This week’s Smart City roundup features a new way in which virtual reality promotes tourism, an app to replace your driver’s license, and an embeddable smart solution for building construction management. . Destination BC utilizes Oculus Rift to promote tourism Looking for your next travel destination could soon be as easy as wearing an Oculus Rift, the virtual ...
The forgettable Windows Phone app experience
Update: The previous version of this article stated that there is a 200-day wait for Windows Apps to be approved before apps become available for Windows Phone users. This was a misinterpretation of the cited report (below), and the article has been amended accordingly. Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android are two of the most widely ...
Beyond WTF: Next-gen acronyms every parent should learn
Most parents monitor which apps are downloaded on their kids devices, but what goes on via text message and chats could prove equally as concerning. There was once a time my generation chuckled at parents’ ignorance of basic acronyms used in webospheres, like LOL, BRB, OMG, ROTFL. But a new generation has cropped up, with an evolved realm of ...
SecondMarket helps syndicate bidders win 48,000 BTC in auction
Last week, 50,000 Bitcoins valued at $18.6 million were auctioned off by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS). Tim Draper, the sole winner of the first auction, announced he was able to successfully bid on a lot of 2,000 Bitcoins on behalf of Draper Associates. He says these Bitcoins will be used to invest 300 BTC ...
A smart smog killer to banish China’s air pollution problem
This week’s Smart Living roundup features a smart air purifier to address China’s crisis-level smog problem, a home entertainment company’s push to delay its initial public offering (IPO), and the world’s smartest connected bike system. . Xiaomi’s Mi Air Purifier Earlier this year the World Health Organization described China’s smog as an environmental crisis, as ...