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Peak Design 7L Outdoor Sling Bag: Ideal for outdoor adventures
- The Peak Design 7L Outdoor Sling Bag surprised with its comfort and practicality, becoming a favorite for spontaneous trips or everyday use.
- Designed for outdoor enthusiasts, it offers a 7.5L capacity and is suitable for a variety of activities from stargazing to wildlife observation.
- Although lacking internal dividers for photography equipment, the bag features weatherproof materials and multiple carrying configurations.
- Its thin material may not provide ample protection for expensive camera gear, but it offers versatility as an outdoor bag.
- The bag's various pockets and compartments allow for surprising combinations of gear, catering to different photography setups.
- While comfortable to wear, the bag's fiddly zips and sensitive connection clasp raised usability concerns, especially for photographers.
- Additional accessories like the X-Small camera cube can enhance gear protection and organization within the bag.
- Despite some limitations, the Peak Design 7L bag excels in comfort, lightweight design, and versatility for everyday or outdoor use.
- It received favorable ratings for being practical and stylish, making it suitable for travelers or casual photographers.
- Overall, the Peak Design 7L Outdoor Sling Bag offers a balance between functionality and comfort, earning a solid rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
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TronWeekly
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Pi Token Price Crashes After Core Team Moves 12 Million Coins
- Pi Token price dropped by 58% from $1.60 to $0.70 after the core team moved 12 million coins.
- Volumes rose by 40% to $561 million with steep sell-offs as more than 1.2 million coins were deposited.
- Technicals indicate bear signals; possible fall to $0.45 if $0.59 support fails soon.
- Pi Token users accuse project creators of a rug pull following sharp decline in token price after insider dumping of millions of coins.
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Early Bitcoin Solaris Investors See 400% Returns While Bitcoin Holders Watch From Sidelines
- Bitcoin holders are witnessing Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S) early adopters earning 400% returns by mining from their phones while BTC holders wait for price changes.
- Bitcoin Solaris is designed with a dual-layer approach for security and speed, offering 10,000 transactions per second, 2-second finality, and 99.95% less energy use than Bitcoin.
- The Solaris Nova App turns smartphones into mining rigs, generating daily BTC-S rewards with no delays, gas fees, or complex setup, leading to substantial financial gains.
- Bitcoin Solaris is in a fast-paced presale with a current token price of $3, projected to reach $20 at launch, attracting over 8,900 users and offering up to 75% bonus BTC-S tokens for new purchases in Phase 3.
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Tech Radar
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How to watch Nvidia's Computex 2025 keynote
- Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang will be delivering the Computex keynote address with a focus on AI and possibly gaming at the event.
- The keynote will take place on May 19 at 11AM Taipei time, and can be watched on Nvidia's website and YouTube page.
- Last year's keynote had a more favorable viewing time for UK and eastern US viewers compared to this year.
- The event is expected to highlight Nvidia's advancements in AI for professional use cases and the launch of RTX 5000 during Computex 2025.
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TechSpot
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Microsoft's cringey ad boasts that Copilot+ PCs are 58% faster than the discontinued, year-old MacBook Air M3
- Microsoft's recent ad claims that top Copilot+ PCs are over 50% faster than the discontinued MacBook Air M3 launched in March 2024.
- The 12-second ad, shared on the Windows YouTube channel, emphasizes the speed difference, showcasing pride in the performance superiority of Copilot+ PCs.
- The comparison is based on Cinebench 2024 multi-core CPU benchmarks, with tests showing Copilot+ PCs outperforming the M3 MacBook Air by various percentages.
- Despite Microsoft's advertising push, Copilot+ laptops are yet to gain significant popularity among consumers, with most not showing enthusiasm for these devices.
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TechViral
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qBittorrent Getting Deleted or Uninstalled Automatically? Here’s how to fix
- Users are facing issues with qBittorrent 5.0 as it is getting uninstalled automatically after a restart or having the qBittorrent.exe file deleted.
- One of the major reasons for this issue is security programs like firewalls or antivirus tools detecting qBittorrent as a malicious file.
- To prevent qBittorrent from being uninstalled or deleted, users should download it from the official website, whitelist it on Windows Defender and their antivirus, or consider installing an older version.
- Disabling antivirus or firewall programs during installation can also be a workaround to this problem.
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Medium
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The Universe of Novelty and The Novel Universe: Nodes, Networks, and the Emergence of Collective…
- Thalamo-cortical loops are bidirectional circuits linking the thalamus and cerebral cortex, synchronizing perception and attention.
- Integrated Information Theory (IIT) quantifies consciousness with Φ, measuring the system's causal power exceeding that of its parts.
- Differentiation and integration in neural assemblies and thalamo-cortical loops manifest unified phenomenal states.
- Empirical examples show how differentiation and integration yield emergent collective awareness, emphasizing ethical and design imperatives.
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Europol Takes Down Money Laundering “Mafia Crypto Bank”
- Europol conducted a successful operation to bring down a 'mafia crypto bank' responsible for laundering over $23.5 million in crypto for clients in China and the Middle East.
- The operation involved the arrest of 17 suspects in January and revealed connections to migrant smuggling and drug trafficking.
- Europol's investigation extended to multiple jurisdictions, resulting in the recovery of over €21 million in laundered money and seizure of assets totaling €4.5 million.
- The crypto mafia attempted to disguise their illicit activities through a remittance service but were eventually exposed thanks to the collaboration of Europol and various national authorities.
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Scar Macrophages and Biliary Cells Drive Liver Fibrosis
- Biliary atresia (BA) is a severe liver disease in infants characterized by bile duct obstruction and fibrosis, often requiring early liver transplantation.
- Recent research sheds light on the role of scar-associated macrophages and biliary epithelial cells (BECs) in driving fibrosis in BA.
- Macrophages in scar tissue exhibit profibrogenic characteristics, contributing to fibrotic signaling pathways.
- The interaction between scar-associated macrophages and stressed BECs forms a feedback loop that accelerates fibrosis progression in BA.
- Identified molecular signatures, like CCL18 and CCR5, play crucial roles in macrophage-BEC communication and disease severity.
- This research challenges the notion of immune cells solely causing destruction, highlighting dysregulated reparative functions in BA pathogenesis.
- Insights offer potential for developing targeted therapies to complement current surgical interventions for BA treatment.
- Study advocates for biomarker research for early diagnosis and monitoring BA progression, emphasizing non-invasive monitoring tools for pediatric populations.
- Findings underline the importance of understanding cellular interactions in liver microenvironments for disease progression and potential therapeutic targets.
- Advanced methodologies like single-cell transcriptomics offer detailed insights into complex disease processes, aiding precision medicine in pediatric liver diseases like BA.
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Medium
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The 9 Second Moment That Crushed SEGA and Made Sony a Giant
- In the early '90s, SEGA was dominating the gaming market with Sonic outselling Mario and the Genesis taking over U.S. households.
- SEGA's downfall began when they launched the Saturn in 1995 at a high price of $399 with no pre-orders, complicated design, and a lack of killer games, creating an opportunity for Sony.
- At E3, Sony undercut SEGA by announcing the PlayStation's price at $299, leading to SEGA losing market share and eventually quitting the console business in 2001.
- Sony's strategic pricing and timing, exemplified in a two-word announcement, reshaped the gaming industry, positioning them as a market leader, while SEGA transitioned into a retro brand.
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Wes Anderson says Gene Hackman was 'furious' about being paid the same as everyone else in 'The Royal Tenenbaums'
- Wes Anderson revealed that Gene Hackman was 'furious' about being paid the same as everyone else in 'The Royal Tenenbaums'.
- Anderson's flat-rate payment model caused friction with Hackman, who initially did not want to do the film but eventually accepted the role and salary.
- The flat-fee salary approach led to tension between Anderson and Hackman during production, with Hackman leaving without saying goodbye after filming ended.
- Anderson's payment model of equal pay for the cast of 'The Royal Tenenbaums' is gaining popularity in Hollywood, with other projects like 'Asteroid City' and 'The White Lotus' following similar practices.
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Inc42
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BYJU’S Cofounders Allege Threats & Pressure Tactics
- BYJU’S cofounders Byju Raveendran and Divya Gokulnath have accused certain entities of using intimidation and pressure tactics against their inner circle.
- Gokulnath revealed that individuals associated with BYJU’S, including legal teams and senior management, were threatened, with unknown individuals even visiting executives' homes.
- The cofounders believe that the strategy is to weaken Byju by targeting those who support him, including threats to lawyers and executives.
- They claimed the threat actors are in India and have sent intimidating individuals to the executives' homes.
- Byju Raveendran admitted that opting for the $1.2 billion Term Loan B (TLB) in 2021 was a mistake, despite having enough equity funding options.
- The expansion of BYJU’S into 21 countries was done too quickly, driven by a mandate to grow and transform learning from global investors.
- Raveendran accused certain TLB creditors of creating a narrative to take control of the company and tarnishing the founder’s name.
- The edtech company's acquisition of Aakash was termed as their best acquisition by Raveendran, providing an opportunity to expand into smaller Indian towns.
- The TLB saga involving a $1.2 billion loan from 37 financial institutions led to legal battles and a ruling against BYJU’S in a US bankruptcy court.
- BYJU’S has faced challenges such as layoffs, regulatory scrutiny, and insolvency proceedings, among others, amid the ongoing crisis.
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Inc42
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Ola Krutrim Engineer’s Death By Suicide Raises Toxic Workplace Red Flags
- An engineer from Ola Krutrim's data science team died by suicide on May 8, while on personal leave after expressing the need for rest in early April.
- Allegations surfaced on social media suggesting toxic work culture at Ola Krutrim, where the employee was reportedly under severe work-related stress.
- Reddit posts accused Rajkiran Panuganti, head of Gen AI engineering at Ola Krutrim, of verbal abuse and neglect towards subordinates, including burdening a fresher with excessive responsibilities.
- Ola Krutrim did not address specific allegations, but reports suggest a concerning work environment and leadership crisis at the company amidst recent departures of key executives.
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7 AI Tools That Replace a Full Dev Team (Almost)
- The article highlights seven AI tools that have significantly impacted the development of digital products for non-technical founders and small businesses.
- Tools like GitHub Copilot X, Replit Ghostwriter, and AutoGPT are discussed for their ability to generate code autonomously, reducing the need for developers.
- GitHub Copilot X is praised for replacing 60-70% of the work handled by junior developers, while Ghostwriter is lauded for absorbing knowledge and aiding in backend system development.
- AutoGPT is recognized for autonomously creating applications based on high-level goals, providing a time-saving solution for prototyping.
- UI Drafter is mentioned for transforming UI development by swiftly generating React components, saving time on frontend development tasks.
- QueryGenie and TestPilot are acknowledged for simplifying database design and testing processes respectively, enhancing efficiency in development.
- DevOps Whisperer is highlighted for automating infrastructure management, providing scalable solutions efficiently.
- The article emphasizes that while these AI tools are valuable, they do not entirely replace the need for human developers but significantly enhance the productivity of a single developer.
- These tools allow small teams to accomplish tasks that previously required larger teams, enabling technically-minded founders to build without a full dev team.
- The article concludes by suggesting that these tools are evolving rapidly, empowering non-technical founders and urging developers to focus on solving complex problems to stay ahead in the changing development landscape.
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TronWeekly
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Solana Price Update: Bullish Price Targets, Sui and Remittix Competition Impact
- Solana experienced a solid price run from $133 to $184, sparking speculation of breaking $200 and reaching new all-time highs.
- Remittix's presale has raised over $15 million, showcasing potential for significant growth with its innovative PayFi utility.
- Solana is aiming for a price surge towards $200, but faces stiff competition from other projects like Remittix, which offers a revolutionary payment solution.
- While Solana faces challenges like diminishing returns and increased competition, Remittix is seen as a strong contender for outperforming big-cap competitors in terms of gains.
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