Tag: weedistry
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Where Is The Meaning of Art?
byWhy the quest for a correct interpretation leaves us without satisfying answers In high school I, like any other self-respecting teenager, took myself very seriously. One of the ways I made this clear was by analyzing the lyrics of my favorite bands. ‘Plans that either come to naught or half a page of scribbled lines.’? Definitely […]
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Machine learning can solve the epidemic of ‘fake news’ in cryptocurrency
byDoes cryptocurrency have a bad reputation because of misinformation? And how can we sift through the current media discourse and what’s real? Unfortunately, the cryptocurrency market is full of “fake news.” Often it’s a simple manipulation or rumors amplified by nativity, conformity, fear or ignorance. ICOs have tried catching attention by issuing fake partnership news. […]
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Is there a link between smart cities and a quality lifestyle?
byBy Scott Brown Smart technologies are making their presence felt all over the world. As people spend more and more time outside, digital signage is increasingly coming into play to provide information. Living in a connected world has its advantages, and free Wi-Fi is just one of these. Smart cities that use technologies to find […]
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The Token Classification Framework: A multi-dimensional tool for understanding and classifying crypto tokens.
byBy Thomas Euler The development of the framework presented in here was a collaborative effort between me and several of my Untitled INC fellows. Peter Trapp was heavily involved in all aspects of the creation, including lending his surprising design prowess to it. Prof. Dr. Andranik Tumasjan of the University of Mainz (and formerly Technical University […]
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The Hidden Cost of Touchscreens
byIn 2012 I tried out a brand new luxury vehicle at a automotive conference. It was a minimalist European model, and nothing seemed out of place — until I tried to use the in-car entertainment system. The whole thing was a monolithic rectangle of reflective, flat glass. The touchscreen software was bizarre and clunky. It took me […]
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Moscow: The best things to do in Russia’s capital
byMoscow, the capital of Russia, is brimming with historical sights, eye-popping architecture, world-class museums and cultural landmarks. It’s a fascinating destination with clashing layers of history: the czarist era rubs against the decades of austere communism followed by a 21st-century economic boom of sometimes flagrant excess. Whether you happen to be in Moscow for the 2018 World Cup and […]
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Braless Kim Kardashian West gets cheeky in CFDA Awards speech: ‘I’m naked most of the time’
byNEW YORK — Kim Kardashian West accepted the CFDA’s Influencer Award at Monday night’s ceremony with a dose of self-deprecating humor. “I’m kind of shocked I’m getting a fashion award when I’m naked most of the time,” she cracked, before getting sentimental about her fashion industry achievements. “It was maybe seven years ago when I […]
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Russian TV show accused of Photoshopping a smile on Kim Jong Un
byA Russia TV station has been accused of photoshopping an awkward smile onto Kim Jong Un’s face. The leader of the so-called Hermit Kingdom met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Pyongyang on May 31 to discuss “the current state of and prospects for relations of friendship and cooperation,” according to a statement […]
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Khinkali: Georgian dumplings like a work of art!
byNo holiday in Georgia is complete without trying khinkali, one of the most traditional dishes in the country. With the help of a specialist chef, ‘Taste’ reporter Claudio Rosmino discovered its history, how to prepare it and the special technique to enjoy what is basically a big, tasty dumpling, filled with meat. Khinkali was traditionally […]
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Apple jams Facebook’s web-tracking tools
byApple will attempt to frustrate tools used by Facebook to automatically track web users, within the next version of its iOS and Mac operating systems. “We’re shutting that down,” declared Apple’s software chief Craig Federighi, at the firm’s developers conference. He added that the web browser Safari would ask owners’ permission before allowing the social […]
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