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Fri. 02/14 - Is It Time For a $500 PlayStation?

Feb 14, 2020
The DOJ is cracking down on a Bitcoin mixing service accused of laundering massive sums. A judge has halted Microsoft's key Pentagon contract amid Amazon's legal challenges. What if the PlayStation 5 drops in price to $500? Google is busy cleaning up the web, removing hundreds of malicious Chrome extensions. Plus, a discussion on the challenges faced by tech startups and the impact of algorithmic hiring on job searches. Don’t miss insights into innovative projects, like a modern rotary phone!
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ANECDOTE

Bitcoin Laundering Charge

  • The DOJ charged Larry Harmon, owner of Helix, a dark web Bitcoin mixing service.
  • He allegedly laundered over $300 million in Bitcoin between 2014 and 2017.
ANECDOTE

JEDI Contract Blocked

  • A judge temporarily blocked Microsoft's JEDI contract with the Pentagon after Amazon sued.
  • Amazon claims they lost the bid due to President Trump's alleged bias against Jeff Bezos.
INSIGHT

PS5 Price Hike

  • The PlayStation 5's potential $470+ price tag is due to expensive components like DRAM and flash memory.
  • Component scarcity is driven by high demand from 5G smartphone manufacturers.
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