Ben Bova “was the author of more than 120 works of science fact and fiction,” according to Wikipedia, and was also a six-time winner of the Hugo Award. “He was also president of both the National Space Society and the Science Fiction Writers of America.” Tor.com reports Bova has passed “due to complications from COVID-19 and a stroke…” Born in 1932,…
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Amazon Is Looking To Add Live TV To Prime Video
Amazon is looking to add 24/7 live programming to its Prime Video service, according to Protocol. The new channels could include live news, music and sports as well as scheduled movies and TV show showings. From the report: Speaking under the condition of anonymity, an industry insider told Protocol that Amazon has been “actively pursuing” deals to license live and linear…
‘Doom Eternal’ Is Using Denuvo’s New Kernel-Level Anti-Cheat Driver
“Doom Eternal has become the latest game to use a kernel-level driver to aid in detecting cheaters in multiplayer matches,” reports Ars Technica: The game’s new driver and anti-cheat tool come courtesy of Denuvo parent Irdeto, a company once known for nearly unbeatable piracy protection and now known for somewhat effective but often cracked piracy protection. But the new Denuvo Anti-Cheat…
JPMorgan Extends Banking Services To Bitcoin Exchanges
According to The Wall Street Journal, JPMorgan Chase has taken on Coinbase and Gemini Trust as banking customers (Warning: source paywalled; alternative source) — “the first time the bank has accepted clients from the cryptocurrency industry.” From the report: The move is the latest in a string of positive developments for bitcoin and another sign that Wall Street is becoming more…