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A Social Media Platform That Pairs Genetically-Alike Users Is in the Works

With the rise of apps like Clubhouse, companies are continuing to develop new networking platforms with innovative technology. The Eone Diagnomics Genome Center (EDGC), a joint venture in South Korea dedicated to genome analysis, has announced that it is in the process of developing "an industrial ecosystem based on genome" in partnership with MyGenomeBox (MGB).The two partners are planning to develop what's called a "genetic network service (GNS)," an adaptation of social networking services (S...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Fri, 09 Apr 2021 HYPEBAE
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Fujifilm's New Instant Film Camera Features a Selfie Mode

Fujifilm is gearing up to release the INSTAX MINI 40, an instant film camera built with a bevy of bells and whistles in a sleek, compact silhouette. The gadget will launch alongside a new instant film variety, "Contact Sheet," that mimics the look of analogue contact sheets made from strips of developed film.The MINI 40 features an automatic exposure function that instantly adjusts shutter speed and flash when a photo is taken. Another new addition, selfie mode makes for easier solo and group sh...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Wed, 07 Apr 2021 HYPEBAE
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NFTs Are an Environmental Hazard — Here's How To Offset Their Carbon Emissions

If you've been following the NFT boom, you're probably aware that the digital phenomenon is an ecological nightmare. NFTs and the blockchain network cryptocurrencies operate on generate an extremely high volume of carbon dioxide emissions -- according to an estimate updated on March 31, popular crypto art platform OpenSea has emitted 67,824,222 kilograms of carbon since launch. Though the novelty of NFTs is undeniably appealing, the medium is at least partly responsible for the billions of tons ...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Tue, 06 Apr 2021 HYPEBAE
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Apple Is Exploring Mac Pro's "Cheese Grater" Design for the iPhone

Apple is reportedly developing the Mac Pro's "cheese grater"-like design for devices including the iPhone. According to Mac Rumors, the tech giant filed a patent titled "Housing Construction" that suggests the development of an iPhone encased in a lattice-patterned shell similar to that of the Mac Pro.The cheese grater design, comprised of overlapping spherical cut-outs, was originally introduced in 2019 to maximize the Mac Pro's airflow and distribute heat. Apple's new patent demonstrates how t...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Thu, 01 Apr 2021 HYPEBAE