🥂 Satisfying Settlement //
T-Mobile will pay $350 million to people affected by the data breach as part of the settlement of a class action lawsuit arising from the 2021 hack that exposed the data of 76.6 million US residents. Another $150 million will go towards developing new solutions to improve data security during 2022 and 2023.
The total fine of $350 million will be divided among all those affected, depending on the extent of the damage caused by the data leak. Amounts could be approved as early as December.
@kod_ae
T-Mobile will pay $350 million to people affected by the data breach as part of the settlement of a class action lawsuit arising from the 2021 hack that exposed the data of 76.6 million US residents. Another $150 million will go towards developing new solutions to improve data security during 2022 and 2023.
The total fine of $350 million will be divided among all those affected, depending on the extent of the damage caused by the data leak. Amounts could be approved as early as December.
@kod_ae
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Monday! Here's the morning news:
// Dubai moves forward with driverless taxis
https://kod.ae/0052/
// Dubai named most popular destination for city holidays
https://kod.ae/0053
📊 TON: $0,9 | BTC: $21,8K
// Dubai moves forward with driverless taxis
https://kod.ae/0052/
// Dubai named most popular destination for city holidays
https://kod.ae/0053
📊 TON: $0,9 | BTC: $21,8K
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🚀 +15 Social Credit //
China has successfully launched the second module to the Tiangong space station. The module will allow the Chinese astronauts to perform various scientific experiments while on the orbit.
@kod_ae
China has successfully launched the second module to the Tiangong space station. The module will allow the Chinese astronauts to perform various scientific experiments while on the orbit.
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China Continues Building its Space Station
In June, China sent three more astronauts to the first module of the station to prepare for Wentian’s arrival.
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🚙 Money on My Mind //
Before the potential IPO, Porsche plans to boost its profits by focusing on battery power. Because customers are willing to pay more money for an EV rather traditional combustion engine car.
@kod_ae
Before the potential IPO, Porsche plans to boost its profits by focusing on battery power. Because customers are willing to pay more money for an EV rather traditional combustion engine car.
@kod_ae
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Porsche to Sell EVs before IPO to Boost Profits
The car maker sees more potential to raise prices of its EVs rather than its traditional combustion engine models, chief financial officer Lutz Meschke said during Porsche’s capital markets day.
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👔 They Get through It //
A new Bayt.com survey shows the changing preferences of workers in the MENA region. 91 per cent of employees are considering a job change this year.
@kod_ae
A new Bayt.com survey shows the changing preferences of workers in the MENA region. 91 per cent of employees are considering a job change this year.
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Most Employees in the MENA Contemplating a Job Change This Year
“Flexibility is no longer viewed as an extra benefit”
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🏙 Metaverse: Tokyo Drift //
The University of Tokyo is set to offer a series of study programmes later this year that will take place in the Metaverse to address the shortage of staff.
@kod_ae
The University of Tokyo is set to offer a series of study programmes later this year that will take place in the Metaverse to address the shortage of staff.
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The University of Tokyo to Launch Study Programmes in the Metaverse
They will be offered to both junior-high and high-school and adults.
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👀 Stunning Similarity //
YouTube channel NotFace VideoStudio has revealed a new extremely realistic deepfake of Keanu Reeves. It's hard to tell the difference between it and a real person.
@kod_ae
YouTube channel NotFace VideoStudio has revealed a new extremely realistic deepfake of Keanu Reeves. It's hard to tell the difference between it and a real person.
@kod_ae
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The Most Accurate Digital Version of Keanu Reeves ever Created
The author used DeepFaceLab neural network and MetaHuman
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👮♀️ NFTs definitely Won't Be Stolen //
Dubai Police have shared the results of the first NFT collection launch and immediately announced a new one.
@kod_ae
Dubai Police have shared the results of the first NFT collection launch and immediately announced a new one.
@kod_ae
Durov's Code
Dubai Police to Present its New NFT Collection at GITEX 2022
The first collection attracted the attention of 22 million people.
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Tuesday! Here's the morning news:
// Dubai grants provisional licence to Huobi crypto exchange
https://kod.ae/0054
// UAE-based B2B cybersecurity marketplace launches customer loyalty program
https://kod.ae/0055
📊 TON: $0,88 | BTC: $21,1K
// Dubai grants provisional licence to Huobi crypto exchange
https://kod.ae/0054
// UAE-based B2B cybersecurity marketplace launches customer loyalty program
https://kod.ae/0055
📊 TON: $0,88 | BTC: $21,1K
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🐕 Charlie, Bring Me My Bitcoin //
In 2013 James Howells mistakenly discarded a hard drive containing roughly 7,500 BTC. Now he wants to dispatch robot dogs to retrieve it from a local landfill.
@kod_ae
In 2013 James Howells mistakenly discarded a hard drive containing roughly 7,500 BTC. Now he wants to dispatch robot dogs to retrieve it from a local landfill.
@kod_ae
Durov's Code
Hard Drive Containing Bitcoins Worth $163M May Be Found by Robots
It's not just about robots. Finding this hard drive is now turning into a massive investment project.
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🥲 Even Tesla Lost Millions on Bitcoin Crash //
Tesla gained $64 mln on Bitcoin sales in the second quarter but lost $170 as impairment charge.
@kod_ae
Tesla gained $64 mln on Bitcoin sales in the second quarter but lost $170 as impairment charge.
@kod_ae
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Tesla Gained $64 mln on Bitcoin Sales but Lost $170 as Impairment
By simple calculations, it can be established that overall Tesla lost $106 million on its BTC assets.
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🌠 The Foundation Has Been Laid //
Dubai has established the Higher Committee for Future Technology and Digital Economy as part of the launch of its Metaverse Strategy and its ambition to become a leading global economic hub.
@kod_ae
Dubai has established the Higher Committee for Future Technology and Digital Economy as part of the launch of its Metaverse Strategy and its ambition to become a leading global economic hub.
@kod_ae
Durov's Code
Dubai Establishes Higher Committee for Future Technology and Digital Economy
It aims to address issues related to the digital economy and future technologies in Dubai.
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🛰 Make Roscosmos Great Again //
Roscosmos Head Yuri Borisov has announced a withdrawal from the ISS after 2024. Russia will build its own orbital station.
@kod_ae
Roscosmos Head Yuri Borisov has announced a withdrawal from the ISS after 2024. Russia will build its own orbital station.
@kod_ae
Durov's Code
Russia to Withdraw from the ISS after 2024
Roscosmos has already published a rough layout of the future Russian orbital station.
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🏞 City of the Near Future //
Saudi Arabia has announced a plan to build a 170 km long multi-layered city "The Line". It will be free of roads, cars and exhaust fumes and run on 100% renewable energy.
@kod_ae
Saudi Arabia has announced a plan to build a 170 km long multi-layered city "The Line". It will be free of roads, cars and exhaust fumes and run on 100% renewable energy.
@kod_ae
Durov's Code
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Unveils Designs of The Line in NEOM
The new Zero Gravity Urbanism concept will allow residents to move seamlessly in three dimensions - up, down and across.
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Wednesday! Here's the morning news:
// NFT sales dropped 25 percent in the second quarter
https://kod.ae/0056/
// NEOM plans to sell shares worth $266 bln in 2024.
https://kod.ae/0057
📊 TON: $0,82 | BTC: $21,2K
// NFT sales dropped 25 percent in the second quarter
https://kod.ae/0056/
// NEOM plans to sell shares worth $266 bln in 2024.
https://kod.ae/0057
📊 TON: $0,82 | BTC: $21,2K
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👁🗨 Big Brother is Watching You //
Google's and Amazon's privacy policy allows to hand over your smart home camera's footage to police without asking for a warrant or court order.
@kod_ae
Google's and Amazon's privacy policy allows to hand over your smart home camera's footage to police without asking for a warrant or court order.
@kod_ae
Durov's Code
Google, Amazon Allow Police to Get Home Camera Footage without Warrant
Arlo, Apple, Wyze, and Anker, owner of Eufy, all confirmed that they won’t do so,
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🚙 No Money, No Funny Navigation //
All Tesla cars bought after the 20th of July will have their free Standard Connectivity packages expire after eight years of use. This means, drivers will have no access to navigation unless they buy a Premium subnoscription.
@kod_ae
All Tesla cars bought after the 20th of July will have their free Standard Connectivity packages expire after eight years of use. This means, drivers will have no access to navigation unless they buy a Premium subnoscription.
@kod_ae
Durov's Code
Tesla to Charge Fee for Navigation
Tesla will no longer offer lifetime Standard Connectivity package on any vehicle orders placed after July 20, 2022. It will expire after eight years.
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🟡 New Insurance Packages for Golden Visa Holders //
With more than 65,000 businessmen, professionals, students and investors having already received the Golden Visa in Dubai, new insurance packages roll out for high net-worth individuals.
@kod_ae
With more than 65,000 businessmen, professionals, students and investors having already received the Golden Visa in Dubai, new insurance packages roll out for high net-worth individuals.
@kod_ae
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New Insurance Packages for Golden Visa Holders
Daman, the National Health Insurance Company, provides a coverage limit of up to Dh300,000, while the premium for the Golden Visa holders starts from as little as Dh2,393
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👯♂️ Friends Forever //
As ties between previously feuding neighbours grow, Arab family offices, start looking with more interest at Israeli tech companies. Recently, Saudi-based Mithaq Capital has increased its stake in an Israeli autotech to 20.4 percent.
@kod_ae
As ties between previously feuding neighbours grow, Arab family offices, start looking with more interest at Israeli tech companies. Recently, Saudi-based Mithaq Capital has increased its stake in an Israeli autotech to 20.4 percent.
@kod_ae
Durov's Code
Saudi Arabia Becomes Largest Stakeholder in Israeli Autotech Firm
Mithaq is now ennoscriptd to discuss strategy, governance and business with the Israeli company's representatives.
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Thursday! Here's the morning news:
// The first Emirati astronaut will join a long-term space mission to the ISS
https://kod.ae/0058
// Komainu receives provisional approval by VARA to operate in Dubai
https://kod.ae/0059
📊 TON: $0,89 | BTC: $23,2K
// The first Emirati astronaut will join a long-term space mission to the ISS
https://kod.ae/0058
// Komainu receives provisional approval by VARA to operate in Dubai
https://kod.ae/0059
📊 TON: $0,89 | BTC: $23,2K
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🌚 Just 1%, but What a Drop! //
Meta has reported its first-ever annual drop in revenues for the second quarter, announcing a 1 per cent drop to $28.8 billion.
@kod_ae
Meta has reported its first-ever annual drop in revenues for the second quarter, announcing a 1 per cent drop to $28.8 billion.
@kod_ae
Durov's Code
Meta's Quarterly Revenue Falls for the First Time
The Reality Labs, a division responsible for creating the metaverse, lost $2.8 billion.
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