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Brazilian Men Sentenced in $190 Million Bitcoin Investment Ponzi Scheme

A Brazilian court has sentenced the men behind Bitcoin investment scam Braiscompany to a combined 170 years behind bars.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

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Article URL: https://www.judyrecords.com/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43731552 Points: 115 # Comments: 21

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

What a boob: Texas school district bans Virginia state flag and seal over naked breast

Students in Lamar can no longer learn about the state of Virginia on their online research database due to the banVirginiaโ€™s state flag and seal, depicting the Roman goddess Virtus standing over a slain tyrant, her drooping toga exposing her left breast, has been banned from younger students in a Texas school district.The district, Lamar consolidated independent school district, near Houston, took action against the...

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

Luxury watch brand Movado has a smart watch โ€” itโ€™s over $350 below retail price today

The Movado Bold Motion is a minimalist's smartwatch with a classic, luxury design. It's just $442 today.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

With iPhone 17 Pro Max, Apple may finally grant this years-old wish

This fall Apple will launch four new iPhones, including the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air. But with the iPhone 17 Pro Max, the company is leaning hard in the opposite direction, and thus fulfilling the wish of many users over the years for the most battery life possible. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

Bluesky may soon add blue check verification

Bluesky may soon get a new blue checkmark verification system, according to changes to the appโ€™s public GitHub repository spotted Friday by reverse engineer alice.mosphere.at. The blue checks may have a similar look to the system pioneered by Twitter, now X, but Blueskyโ€™s version seems like it will work quite differently. Blueskyโ€™s blue check system [โ€ฆ]

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

These Swiss Army Knife Mini Tool Upgrades Fit Perfectly Into The Corkscrew

Even if you don't have a need for the corkscrew on your Swiss Army Knife, there are plenty of upgrades that can turn the tool into something else entirely.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: SlashGear favicon SlashGear

From โ€˜catch upโ€™ to โ€˜catch usโ€™: How Google quietly took the lead in enterprise AI

Google has surged ahead in the enterprise AI race after perceived stumbles. VentureBeat details the Gemini models, TPU advantage & agent ecosystem driving its turnaround.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: VentureBeat favicon VentureBeat

Trump ousts IRS chief days after appointment amid Musk-Bessent feud

Treasury secretary Scott Bessent reportedly complained that Gary Shapley had been chosen without his knowledgeDonald Trump is replacing the acting commissioner of the US Internal Revenue Service after treasury secretary Scott Bessent reportedly complained to the president that the agency head had been appointed without his knowledge and under the instruction of Doge leader Elon Musk.According to a report from the New...

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

Tips and tricks to get the most out of your CarPlay experience

For the vast majority of people, CarPlay is a must-have. Appleโ€™s in-car experience provides a vastly superior infotainment experience than most options from carmakers. Thereโ€™s quick access to your favorite apps, integration with Siri, seamless connectivity, and more. Here are some of my favorite tips and tricks for making sure youโ€™re getting the most out of your CarPlay experienceโ€ฆ moreโ€ฆ

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

TechCrunch Mobility: Lyft buys its way into Europe, Kodiak SPACs, and how Chinaโ€™s new ADAS rules might affect Tesla

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility โ€” your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free โ€” just click TechCrunch Mobility! Enough with my typical small talk. Letโ€™s jump into the news right away this week. And thereโ€™s plenty of it, including Lyftโ€™s entry into Europe, AV startup [โ€ฆ]

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Could Ransomware Survive Without Cryptocurrency?

Threat actors would be at least temporarily derailed, experts say. But the real issue ladders back to organizationsโ€™ weak cyber hygiene.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Dark Reading favicon Dark Reading

JBL Flip 7 vs. Sonos Roam 2: Which portable speaker fits your style?

The Roam 2 is equally comfortable at home and on the road, but does that make it the right choice for a portable Bluetooth speaker?

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for April 19, #1400

Here are hints -- and the answer -- for today's Wordle No. 1,400 for April 19.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Crypto Biz: Is the US Fed prepping the money printer?

The US Federal Reserve under Jerome Powell has developed a reputation for dragging its feet on implementing important policy changes. However, a top central banker has assured that the Fed is โ€œabsolutelyโ€ ready to do whatever it takes to avoid a financial crisis, whether triggered by the US-led trade war or other adverse developments.Although the long-awaited โ€œFed pivotโ€ could still be months away, policymakers appear...

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Rare market volatility signal points to higher Bitcoin price in 6 to 12 months โ€” Dan Tapiero

On April 7, the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) posted a rare spike to 60, a level seen as a barometer of extreme market fear and uncertainty. According to Dan Tapiero, CEO of 10Tfund, the VIX has hit 60 only five times in the last 35 years, and data suggests a rebound for risk assets such as Bitcoin (BTC) in 6 to 12 months. CBOE Volatility Index. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe VIX, which is widely considered a "fear...

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

White House replaces covid.gov website with โ€˜lab leakโ€™ theory

The government-run website covid.gov used to host information about COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and treatment. Now, under President Trumpโ€™s purview, the page redirects to a White House website espousing the unproven theory that COVID-19 originated in a Chinese laboratory. The theory, which has been opposed by many virologists, was espoused in a report by House Republicans [โ€ฆ]

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Trump official to Katy Perry and Bezosโ€™ fiancรฉe: โ€œYou cannot identify as an astronautโ€

It turns out the FAA now takes no role in identifying who is an astronaut.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Google is trying to get college students hooked on AI with a free year of Gemini Advanced

Under no circumstances should you let AI do your schoolwork for you, but Google has decided to make that option a little bit easier for the next year. The company is offering a free year of it's Google One AI Premium plan, which includes Gemini Advanced, access to the AI assistant in the Google Workspace and things like Gemini Live, to any college student willing to sign up. The offer gives you a sample platter of...

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Two Guys, One Track: Sperm Racing Is Now a Thingโ€”Yes, It Involves Crypto

Sperm Racing is exactly what it sounds like, and the founders are betting that people will want to wager on the microscopic competition.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

TRUMP tokenholders face 90% decline from peak as unlock begins

TRUMP tokenholders face steep losses as the first vesting unlock goes live on April 18, releasing 40 million tokens, worth roughly $309 million, into circulation at a 90% discount from its peak. The unlocked tokens account for 20% of the current circulating supply and could introduce fresh volatility as a previously illiquid portion of the supply hits the market. According to CoinGecko, the TRUMP token price has...

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Microsoftโ€™s โ€œ1โ€‘bitโ€ AI model runs on a CPU only, while matching larger systems

Future AI might not need supercomputers thanks to models like BitNet b1.58 2B4T.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

My favorite Apple Watch for tracking my workouts is 32% off at major retailers

I love the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) for its basic features and fair price, and it's 32% off at several major retailers now.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

New YouTube Music shortcut lets you quickly control volume levels

YouTube Music just rolled out a small but surprisingly useful change that makes it way easier to manage your listening experience, especially if youโ€™re someone whoโ€™s constantly adjusting the volume between tracks. As part of its latest update, the app now lets you double-tap the โ€œVolume normalizerโ€ setting directly from the Now Playing screen instead [โ€ฆ]

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Here are the coolest cars at New York International Auto Show 2025

This year marks the 125th anniversary of the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), and despite concerns over tariffs, there are still a lot of manufacturers here showing off new models including a handful of US and global debuts. So without further ado, here are some of the most intriguing cars on display at the 2025 NYIAS. If you are in the area and want to see some of these for yourself, the event is open to the...

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

The Best Budgeting Apps to Help You Manage Your Money

Monitor your spending, boost your savings and make your money work for you with free or subscription-based apps.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Feds Mistakenly Order Estonian HashFlare Fraudsters to Self-Deport Ahead of Sentencing

Ivan Turogin and Sergei Potapenko ran a crypto mining Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors around the world of more than $575 million.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

UML diagram for the DDD example in Evans' book

This project uses UML diagrams to illustrate the structure and behavior of the DDD exampleโ€”a cargo shipping systemโ€”from Eric Evans' book (Domain-Driven Design: Tackling Complexity in the Heart of Software). Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43731250 Points: 47 # Comments: 25

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

The JBL Charge 6 is out, so the Charge 5 is on sale

The JBL Charge 5 Bluetooth Speaker is on sale for $130 today. Purchase at Walmart to take advantage of this offer.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Samsung's latest smartphone has a very simple feature that no other Samsung phone offers right now

Samsung brings back the removable battery with the rugged Galaxy XCover7 Pro, offering reliability and endurance in challenging work environments.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

ChatGPT is referring to users by their names unprompted, and some find it โ€˜creepyโ€™

Some ChatGPT users have noticed a strange phenomenon recently: Occasionally, the chatbot refers to them by name as it reasons through problems. That wasnโ€™t the default behavior previously, and several users claim ChatGPT is mentioning their names despite never having been told what to call them. Reviews are mixed. One user, software developer and AI [โ€ฆ]

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

WWE WrestleMania 41: Match Card and Where to Watch All the Action

A recap of who-what-why and details on how to catch the two-night event on streaming.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

How to make your images in Markdown on GitHub adjust for dark mode and light mode

When you want your images to look good in Markdown on GitHub, you might have to adjust for the UI around them. The post How to make your images in Markdown on GitHub adjust for dark mode and light mode appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: GitHub Blog favicon GitHub Blog

New Toxic Avenger Trailer Takes Gory Aim at Health Care

Peter Dinklage's Toxie sure has some bloody and violent thoughts to share about the insurance industry in the August release.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Gizmodo favicon Gizmodo

Ethereumโ€™s planned blob increases insufficient to sustain L2 transaction growth

Ethereum (ETH) must address its scalability constraints to sustain the growth of layer-2 (L2) networks and avoid future transaction bottlenecks, according to The DeFi Report. The firm said in a recent report that as L2 networks scale user adoption and transaction throughput, competition for Ethereumโ€™s limited blob space could increase costs and undermine the networkโ€™s [โ€ฆ] The post Ethereumโ€™s planned blob increases...

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate