How I rediscovered Logo with the Python Turtle module
When I was in high school, one of the very first programming languages I was introduced to was Logo. It was interactive and visual. With basic movement commands, you could have your cursor (“turtle”) draw basic shapes and intricate patterns. It was a great way to introduce the compelling concept of an algorithm—a series of instructions for a computer to execute. Fortunately, the Logo programming language is available today as a Python...
Biggest DDoS Attack in History Hits Russian Tech Giant Yandex
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LA Police Are Collecting Detainees’ Social Media Information
According to new documents, officers ask people they stop for their Facebook and Twitter account details, and then feed the data into Palantir. Powered by WPeMatico
Zimbabwean Minister Says Cryptocurrency Based Solutions ‘Could Lower Charges for Diaspora Remittances’
The Zimbabwean minister of finance, Mthuli Ncube, has once again talked up the potential advantages of using cryptocurrencies. In new comments made shortly after visiting the DMCC Crypto Centre in Dubai, Ncube raises the possibility that the country might use cryptocurrency-based solutions to lower the cost of remitting funds across borders. Understanding Cryptocurrencies Prior to making these remarks about cryptocurrencies, Ncube has...
Marvel Comics Tells Freelance Artists Not to Mint Marvel-Brand NFTs, Publisher to ‘Introduce Opportunities for Creators’
Last March, the comic book publisher DC Comics told freelancers that intellectual property (IP) and characters owned by DC Comics were off-limits in regards to freelancers leveraging the IP for non-fungible token (NFT) asset sales. A recent report indicates that Marvel Comics has also told freelance artists that the sale of NFT products featuring Marvel’s IP is off-limits as well. DC Comics and Marvel Tell Freelance Artists to Hold...
