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Welcome back to Chain Reaction. To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important crypto stories delivered to your inbox every Thursday at 12 p.m. PT, subscribe here. If you’re feeling the holiday spirit this month, you probably align with millions of people out there spreading joy, love, warmth, maybe even some generosity. But if you’re feeling like the Grinch, chances are you are aligning with a smaller party of individuals — one that (in this analogy) could include crypto hackers. And even though it’s…

Do small things with your non-dominant hand to become even slightly ambidextrous. Brush your teeth, pour a drink, use utensils, use your computer mouse, brush your hair, ect. I did this for a while and worked up to being able to write legibly with my left hand! Now I use both hands equally and it's kind of cool. perfectdrug659 , Min An / pexels (not the actual photo) Report Best one I've heard for saving money (when wanting to buy luxury things) ... Ask yourself if someone approached you with the…

Android has been in the smartphone software, and hardware, industry for years and it has looked to create a safe space for users by rolling out a huge number of top features that improve users' experience. Android has brought various customizable features for users to save their time and effort while improving their smartphone's performance and ultimately, to gain in one or the other in their professional and private lives. However, there are various Android phone features that users are not aware of. So, here we list…

The amount of funds crypto projects lost to hackers has declined by about half to around $1.7 billion so far this year, amid improved security measures and an uptick in law enforcement actions. Even with any additional hacks in December, this year will likely “finish with significantly lower totals than 2022,” according to TRM Labs, which helps clients detect financial crimes. Last year's tally of $4 billion from crypto hacks included a number of large thefts, such as a $600 million-plus attack on a blockchain network…

Obligatory "Not a Parent" but one piece of advice I saw on Reddit a while ago that I intend to carry forward.Realize that while the problem your child may be having is ultimately meaningless, it could very well be the most painful thing that has ever happened to them.Your five year old stub their toe and won't stop crying? That might actually have been the most pain they've ever felt and the little throbbing after might make it seem like it'll never end. They don't know better, and they won't know better till they…

If you’re looking for a way to get rich quick, listen up! All you have to do is abandon your morals and be sure not to break the law. Good luck!With inflation rates skyrocketing in recent years and salaries seeming to remain stagnant, a little extra income is enticing for most of us. And if you keep an open mind, you just might be able to fatten up your wallet. Reddit users have recently been sharing unethical yet technically legal financial hacks, so others who are brave enough can begin to save up. Enjoy reading…

Large language models recently emerged as a powerful and transformative new kind of technology. Their potential became headline news as ordinary people were dazzled by the capabilities of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, released just a year ago.In the months that followed the release of ChatGPT, discovering new jailbreaking methods became a popular pastime for mischievous users, as well as those interested in the security and reliability of AI systems. But scores of startups are now building prototypes and fully fledged products on top…

George ORWELL’s essay “Politics and the English Language”, published in 1946, took aim at the bureaucrats, academics and hacks who obfuscated their misdeeds in vague, jargon-packed writing. Abstractions, euphemisms and clichés all served as “the defence of the indefensible”. Orwell lamented how “Millions of peasants are robbed of their farms and sent trudging along the roads with no more than they can carry: this is called transfer of population or rectification of frontiers. People are imprisoned for years without…

Have you heard about the new Samsung Galaxy S23 camera hack that enables users to take selfies through palm gestures and voice commands? Yes, with the Samsung Galaxy S23 camera, you can just raise your hand to take an amazing selfie. In fact, there is more! Now, with palm gesture selfies and voice commands, users will not have to stay anywhere near the phone to click a selfie! Check how this new Samsung Galaxy S23 camera hack works. Samsung Galaxy S23 palm gestures and voice command selfiesThis Samsung camera hack simply…

There are a lot of tips and hacks that can make using your iPhone even easier. In fact, Apple continues to add tons of little secret hacks that a lot of people just aren’t aware of. While we’ve shown you how to take advantage of some handy iPhone tips, like back tap, it’s time to share five more iPhone hacks that’ll make your life a little bit easier.While I already knew about a few of these hacks, I found most of them thanks to a TikTok user who claims to be an ex-employee of an Apple store. Most of the tips are…