information and communications technology
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Feds in the U.S. Have Formed a Mini-FBI for Dark Web Crypto Crime
Federal investigators from five different agencies have formed a new task force to try and catch criminals using cryptocurrencies and the Dark Web to carry out illegal activity. The new Avengers-style crossover team includes agents from the Department of Homeland Security, federal prosecutors, the IRS’ Criminal Investigation Unit, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. They’re calling…
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New York City’s Internet Master Plan Has 404’ed
A 2020 proposal to provide internet to New Yorkers lacking access just hit a snag. Former Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Internet Master Plan is on pause allegedly due to the mayoral transition this past November.
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How To Use Plex To Put All Your Streaming Services in One Place
Plex is the latest platform with ambitions to become a central hub for all your video streaming needs: A new feature called Discovery brings services including Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and Disney Plus together in a single interface. It might be enough for you to spend more time in Plex, or perhaps to give it…
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BenQ’s New 4K Projector Sounds Perfect for Gamers Who Don’t Mind Playing in HD
For those willing to splurge on a truly big-screen experience at home, all-in-one projectors have made it incredibly easy to build a solid home theatre without completely breaking the bank, and the latest offering from BenQ caters to gamers too with 4ms response times and impressive brightness.