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Polychain puts its money on HotStreak to streamline sports betting using blockchain

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In the world of sports betting, instant payments and reliable custody are key to the user experience. HotStreak , a web3 platform for daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests, is wagering that the decentralized nature of the blockchain makes it an ideal solution for DFS platforms. It doubled in size in 2021 with over $52.7

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Do Americans want to gamble on individual athletes? Marc Lore is betting on it

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Mojo , a seven-month-old, New York-based company, says it’s looking to build a new sports stock market that lets fans bet on athletes just like stocks. Even with that kind of track record, Mojo seems ambitious. The company declined to answer our questions today, saying it’s “too early” in its trajectory.).

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6 generative AI hazards IT leaders should avoid

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But even businesses outside creative industries need to be careful about using generative AI, which can backfire in embarrassing ways and potentially expose them to legal action. However, it’s crucial to understand that this technology is a journey, with ample room for growth and development. This distinction is vital.”

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Static vs Dynamic Code Analysis: How to Choose Between Them

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Let’s start with a sporting analogy to help illustrate the difference between these two methodologies. These include common developer errors which are often found by “Code Peer Reviews”. In which stage of the SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle) can we use Static code analysis? There are minimal surprises.

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The NBA’s digital transformation is a game-changer

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The NBA’s full-court press on digital technologies has revolutionized the fan, player, and team experience, thanks to accelerated deployment of cloud, analytics, AI, and computer vision technologies since the association launched its digital transformation in 2020. Craig Powers, an analyst at IDC, sees no end in sight to that trend.

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A year on from Russia’s invasion, Ukrainian startups show astounding resilience

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According to research by the Ukrainian tech industry itself, there are about 228,000 members of the tech industry in Ukraine today, with the main tech hubs being located in Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkiv, Dnipro and Odesa. Thankfully, the wider tech industry has rallied around Ukraine in the last year. It has raised $14.7

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Looking Meditation App Development Like Calm? Read It Before Proceed

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Also Read : HOW TO FIND & HIRE THE BEST DEVELOPERS IN DUBAI. Calm meditation app has developed a strong brand amongst its millions of followers spreading all across the globe. This app has developed a strong presence amongst its customers. Basic Features and Cost of developing a guided meditation app.