Month: July 2022
Elaborate hack of ‘Axie Infinity’ tied to fake LinkedIn job offer
Axie Infinity was the prime example of crypto gaming last year, when its play-to-earn formula helped it reach up to 2.7 million daily active users last November. But that all came crashing down in March, when hackers stole $625 million from the Ethereum-linked Ronin sidechain powering the game. Now, it…
Read MoreSorry, so LimeWire is now a dumping ground for celebrity NFTs?
I have fond memories of hanging out at my childhood friend’s house and watching as she downloaded thousands of pirated songs (and viruses) onto her family’s computer using LimeWire. It was a simpler time — we didn’t have to worry about jobs because we were 12 years old. Soulja Boy’s…
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Amazon Prime Day 2022: the latest news, deals, and coverage
Everything you need to know to score the best deals possible Contributors: Verge Staff Amazon Prime Day 2022 is just around the corner. The two-day sales event — one of the biggest outside of Black Friday and Cyber Monday — will start at 3AM ET / 12AM PT on July…
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FDA suspends Juul ban during appeal process
The Food and Drug Administration suspended its ban on Juul’s e-cigarettes as the company goes through the appeals process, the agency said Tuesday. The FDA rejected Juul’s applications to sell tobacco- and menthol-flavored e-cigarettes in June, saying the company had to pull its products off the market. Juul appealed the…
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Games Done Quick bans Metal Gear speedrunner for faking world record
The joy of Summer Games Done Quick raising $3.01 million for Doctors Without Borders has been marred with a bit of controversy. During the charity marathon, Mekarazium, a Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance runner, faked his run of the Revengeance Blade Wolf DLC, playing a spliced video instead of running the…
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Walmart makes InHome direct-to-fridge deliveries an optional perk of Walmart Plus
Walmart is making its InHome delivery service available to Walmart Plus subscribers for an extra $7 per month or $40 per year. The service, which brings groceries and other goods from your local Walmart to the inside of your home, was previously available as a separate subscription costing $19.95 per…
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