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Digital eye exhaustion: This helps with tired and stressed eyes

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Digital eye exhaustion: This helps with tired and stressed eyes

Many people suffer from dry and itchy eyes when they work long hours at the computer – and currently many of us spend more time at the screen than usual.

Tired eyes: how to avoid pain

The eyes sting, itch or feel dry: Many people who work longer at the screen know these kinds of sensations . The ophthalmologist and professor Dr. Irmingard Neuhann from the Neuhann Medical Care Center in Munich speaks of digital eye exhaustion.

“This is used to describe all the abnormal sensations that can occur during long PC work,” she says. “This can be blurred vision, a burning sensation or stinging in the eye. But also a grain of sand or simply red and tired eyes. “

Digital eye exhaustion: that’s behind it

The symptoms are particularly caused by the fact that the eyes become dry when looking at a screen for a long time. Sometimes a slight ametropia is the cause, which does not cause any problems in everyday life, but leads to discomfort when working with a computer screen. 

Even looking at something from the same distance all the time, as is the case with a screen, is eye-tiring. “We ophthalmologists have been treating patients with such problems in our practices for a long time, because computer work has increased significantly overall,” says Neuhann. 

More time on the screen increases the symptoms

However, the corona situation means that more people than usual suffer from such complaints: “We all spend even more time in heated or air-conditioned rooms and also look more at the screen.” 

Many hobbies and meetings with other people disappear – and it is not uncommon for you to spend this time on the screen, for example, watching a series. In addition, some people work in the home office on a laptop and therefore very close to the screen.

Why is screen work so problematic? 

The main cause is the lack of blinking: “When working on the screen – as when reading for a long time – the blink reflex is unconsciously suppressed and we blink only about 7 times per minute instead of 15 times,” says the expert. This will dry out the eyes that would otherwise be moistened when you blink. 

You can first treat dry eyes yourself

Anyone who suffers from burning, itchy or dry eyes can first try a self-treatment at home. This applies at least if the complaints arise in connection with work on the computer. Rule of thumb of the ophthalmologist: “Any complaints that get better when I take a break and close my eyes are very likely to be harmless.” If this does not improve the symptoms, it is better to see an ophthalmologist to be on the safe side.

In everyday life you can do a few things yourself to protect your eyes: For example, it helps to keep a sufficient distance from the screen. The distance should be around 50 to 70 centimeters, and more for large screens. Contrast and brightness should also be set appropriately. “The screen brightness should not differ significantly from the ambient brightness,” says the expert. It is also ideal to work in a room that is not too bright and in which one is not dazzled. 

Look into the distance every 20 minutes for 20 seconds

Blinking consciously helps to moisten the eyes. However, this can disturb concentration. “So eye drops are even better,” says Neuhann. It also relieves the eyes if you consciously look into the distance for 20 seconds every 20 minutes. You can set an alarm clock for that.

“You should like to let your gaze wander a little and focus on different distances,” says the ophthalmologist. So it helps to look out the window or, ideally, to get up straight away and take a few steps, which is also good for the rest of the body.

Screen glasses can be useful

It is also important to wear computer glasses if necessary. Some people suffer from minor ametropia, which only causes problems after a long period of work at the screen. “Computer glasses are especially recommended for farsighted people and those who are starting to have presbyopia,” says the expert.

Presbyopia often becomes noticeable between the ages of 40 and 45. But it can also occur earlier. “The already weakened muscle for the close-up is then heavily used on the screen,” says Neuhann. She recommends that all people over a certain age have glasses adapted to the rigid distance to the screen. They work in a similar way to reading glasses, but are adjusted to the distance to the screen. “This means that the area through which you can relax and see is much larger,” says Neuhann. 

Instead of blue light filter glasses, choose night mode

Some people also get so-called blue light filter glasses. They are supposed to filter the blue light that emanates from computer screens and cell phone displays, and thereby protect the eyes. However, the ophthalmologist is skeptical about this trend: according to all that is known so far, the blue light from these sources is not harmful to the eyes and especially to the retina.

“The intensities that we are exposed to outside even when the sky is overcast are much higher than those that come from screens,” says Neuhann. Blue light filter glasses are therefore explicitly not recommended by the specialist ophthalmic associations. “If you still want to be on the safe side, you can use the night mode on your computer, laptop or smartphone to choose a dark display and reduce the brightness.”

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Best Apple Watch bands 2021, the most beautiful to buy

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Best Apple Watch bands 2021, the most beautiful to buy

The arrival of summer can be a good reason to choose something new among the best bands for the Apple Watch . Apple’s smartwatch continues to be one of the best-selling watches in the world, pulling with it a huge parallel market of accessories including charging stands, tempered glasses and even cameras to put on the wrist . But where it has really made it, even compared to the traditional watchmaking market, is on the side of customizing the straps . Here, too, the Apple has played a key role by providing hundreds of models, colors and customizations over the years to ensure that everyone finds the strap that best suits their needs.

But in addition to Tim Cook’s company , there have been collaborations with some of the most important fashion brands that have been able to enhance the smartwatch with straps of absolute value, so how to choose? It depends on the use for which we are buying it: better a more comfortable and silicone variant if we have to go for a run, or a leather model if we have a more elegant dinner. For this reason we have decided to select the 5 best Apple Watch bands to buy in 2021 , respecting all the dimensions of the smartwatch. 

You can find 4 different case sizes on the market – 38, 40, 42 and 44 mm – because the first models were available in 38 and 42 mm versions, while from Apple Watch Series 4 we have passed to a subdivision between 40 and 44 mm . So, the first thing to know, before buying the model, is that you have to refer to the right case size , even assuming that the smaller variants (38 and 40 mm) and the larger ones (42 and 44 mm) they are compatible with each other.

Tasikar

If you are looking for a metal strap that has a classic and elegant style , Tasikar offers you the more traditional metal link buckle with double locking in stainless steel. Good quality at a great price. Price: € 25.50 on Amazon .

Apple Solo Loop

One of the latest models launched by Apple features an extendable and uniform design , available in two materials: soft silicone and braided wire. Its main feature is that it consists of a single piece that wraps around the wrist made of soft silicone with a smooth and silky finish . There are 9 sizes that can fit your wrist , follow the directions on Apple’s website and find the right one for your size. Price: from 49 €.

Nike Sport

A model particularly suitable for sportsmen : made of very light fluoroelastomer, it is also breathable thanks to the compression molded holes. Price: from 49 € .

Apple Loop in Milanese knit

Probably the most popular Apple Watch band and present since the very first launch in 2014. It is made of a comfortable steel mesh that makes it flexible and elegant at the same time, without giving a feeling of excessive heaviness on the wrist. Price: from 99 € .

Hermès Simple Tour Jumping

The collaboration with the French brand has been going on since the very first edition of the smartwatch. The latest collection launched the new Simple Tour Jumping, made with a new fabric with a lively texture, which immediately catches the eye. Available in five colors at a starting price of € 319 .

Bezos is selling $ 2 billion worth of Amazon shares

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Bezos is selling $ 2 billion worth of Amazon shares

Amazon boss Jeff Bezos sells Amazon shares – apparently to finance other projects, such as his rocket start-up Blue Origin.

Amazon boss Jeff Bezos has sold shares of his online sales platform Amazon worth around US $ 2 billion, about 1.7 billion euros. This is based on reports to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which were filed between May 3rd and 5th.

The reports to the SEC indicate May 4th as the earliest transaction date. Bezos had already sold Amazon shares on a large scale several times – most recently in February and November 2020 . The stock sales brought Bezos around $ 7 billion into his coffers.

Money for Blue Origin and the Earth

What Bezos specifically wants to use the money for is not officially known. However, it is likely that it will flow into its other businesses. One of them is the space start-up Blue Origin, which competes with Tesla founder Elon Musk’s SpaceX space program. Bezos, who according to Forbes and Bloomberg Billionaires is the richest man in the world with an estimated fortune of around 190 billion dollars, had announced that he would put billions in Blue Origin every year.

This is probably also necessary in order not to fall further behind against SpaceX. In April, SpaceX was able to land the NASA contract to build a lander for a lunar mission , which is expected to bring in around $ 2.89 billion. Blue Origin failed to get a move and was knocked out , then filed a complaint with the US audit office . The accusation: The concept of Blue Origin was misjudged and the technical risks of the concept of SpaceX were underestimated. In addition, Bezos is pursuing another goal with Blue Origin: Bezos plans to start its first manned 11-minute flight into space as early as July. One of the six seats in the spacecraft is to be auctioned for a good cause .

A further portion of the share sales proceeds could also flow into the “Bezos Earth Fund”. With the funds, Bezos supports the research work of scientists to get global warming under control. The money also goes to individual organizations and activists. The development of technology to stop global warming is also supported.

Bezos himself wants to give up his post as CEO of Amazon in the third quarter. He wants to concentrate on new projects and products. But it will stay with Amazon, said Bezos in February . He will then take on the role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors.

“The Stranger” on Netflix – that’s why you have to watch this series

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“The Stranger” on Netflix - that's why you have to watch this series

If you believe the euphoric audience reactions on Twitter, “The Stranger” is one of those series that, once you start, you can’t stop watching.

Month after month, Netflix presents its subscribers with such a comprehensive and varied range of series and films – thrillers, comedies, Oscar winners, independent films and blockbusters – that it is difficult to keep track of them. So if you’ve never heard of “The Stranger”, one of the streaming provider’s best thriller series, don’t worry: Although the series from Great Britain appeared on Netflix in early 2020, many users have never heard of belongs to her. We’ll tell you why you should devote yourself to them now. 

“The Stranger” is a thriller series that captivates the viewer in front of the screen and turns on episode by episode as if his life depended on it. Just a few days after it appeared on the platform, thousands of Netflix users had already reported that they had finished watching it in just one weekend and couldn’t talk about anything else. (Also Read :Netflix: Now all subscribers have to pay more – with one exception)

What Makes the Netflix Series So Good?

The series is complex and tells many stories that are interconnected, so that many viewers even say that it is not enough just to see them once; some have started seeing them all over again, just to make sure they haven’t missed a thing and understood even the smallest detail.

Most of all, the great cast and story are praised by fans of the Netflix series, which makes you feel emotionally empathic with every single character, even the ones you don’t like that much. In fact, it seems that this is one of those rare series that brings back belief in television.

What is “The Stranger” about?

The series is based on the bestselling novel by author Harlan Coben and is about a man named Adam who one day discovers that his life and everything he has experienced up until then is not what it seems or what he is thought. Adam discovers that his wife and the mother of his two children are hiding a great secret that automatically changes everything he knows, feels, and thinks about them.

It all begins when a mysterious woman who calls herself “The Stranger” approaches Adam and offers him information that will lead him deeper into his wife’s secret life and place him in the midst of a conspiracy that will destroy his entire family could. (Also interesting: Netflix planning to enter the world of video games)

Who is in “The Stranger”?

Many familiar faces meet you in the British series, “The Hobbit” actor Richard Armitage plays Adam, the protagonist. Happy Valley and Downton Abbey actress Siobhan Finneran is another of the leading actresses. We also see “Ready Player One” and “Ant Man and the Wasp” actress Hannah John-Kamen, who plays the mysterious “Stranger” who ruins Adam’s life with a simple revelation. Jennifer Saunders, Anthony Head and Dervla Kirwan complete the cast.

What do the audience say?

The response from the audience has been very positive and many believe this series is the new big hit for Netflix. “The Stranger” is hotly debated on Twitter, one person writes that “The Stranger” is just as exciting as Netflix promised. “Great cast and every character is important to me. I haven’t been so excited about a new series in a long time.” 

Another viewer added, “I’m done. I didn’t really plan this. But I couldn’t stop. ‘The Stranger’ was incredibly bloody. Those cliffhangers were deadly.” A third person wrote, “Now I’ve seen 5 episodes of ‘The Stranger’ and it’s great and really binge worthy, if I didn’t have to work tomorrow I would do just that … Great job everyone!”

All 8 episodes of the series are available on Netflix , and it is known that if you’ve watched them all in one day, you’ll want more.

Foldable iPhone: Apple Insider speaks of an exact release date for the first time

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Foldable iPhone: Apple Insider speaks of an exact release date for the first time

According to a well-known analyst, Apple’s schedule for the introduction of a foldable iPhone has been set. The bad news: we need to be patient.

When it comes to news about technology giant Apple , Ming-Chi Kuo is one of the best-known insider sources. Now the analyst predicted smartphone news that fans of the Californian tech company could look forward to in the not too distant future. Accordingly, Apple’s plans for a foldable iPhone are already very far – and a specific date by which the device is to come on the market, says Kuo. 

Apple: Analyst gives details about foldable iPhone

Kuo had already spoken about a foldable from Apple in March 2021, now he has added further details in a report for investors. Accordingly, the 8-inch display should have QHD Plus resolution and be manufactured by Samsung – just like the display drivers. For the touch panel, however, instead of the Y-Octa solution from Samsung (which is used in the HomePod, among others), Apple could use the silver nanowire component from TPK – a supplier company with which Apple has been working for a long time, such as the online portal “t3n” ”Reported. (Also Interesting : iPhone 13: the very good news is confirmed)

More speculation about the foldable iPhone from Apple

According to Kuo, the smartphone could be called the iPhone 15 Fold and, according to the name, will be presented in 2023. For the first foldable from Apple, a production volume of 15 to 20 million copies can be expected.

Thus, the number of pieces of the first generation of a foldable Apple smartphone would be lower than that of regular iPhones. For foldables in general, however, Kuo sees a great future: “We predict that foldable devices will in future blur the product segmentation between smartphones, tablets and laptops. With its cross-product ecosystems and hardware design advantages, Apple will be the biggest winner of the new trend in foldable devices, ”MacRumors quoted him as saying. 

However, Kuo also admits that – contrary to other assumptions – the development process of a foldable iPhone has not yet officially started. As usual, the group itself did not comment on such rumors. Other well-known manufacturers, including Huawei and Samsung, have already launched several foldable smartphones.

ETH Price Prediction 2021: Is Ethereum A Good Investment And Can You Profit On ETH In 2021?

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Ethereum Price Prediction Will reach $3,000 very soon

Can You Profit On Ethereum In 2021?

Cryptocurrency is anonymous, blockchain-based digital money. You may know the most common Bitcoin and Ethereum variants, but according to Coinmarketcap, there are over 8,000 cryptocurrencies.

You can invest in cryptocurrencies but now, it is also possible to purchase standard products and services with cryptocurrencies. Though cryptocurrency is new and interesting, it may be risky to invest, so you have to do a ton more analysis before investing in any crypto asset.

Experts have mixed viewpoints on cryptocurrency investments. Because crypto is a risky investment with a potential for intense price fluctuations, certain finance consultants are sceptical when it comes to investing in crypto.

However, many people have a hard time to decide which cryptocurrency to go with. As said above there are more than 8000 cryptocurrencies. Most people already know Bitcoin, but but some will start to diversify and look for bigger opportunities, such as Ethereum.

Ethereum is one of the largest cryptocurrency in the market and it is a cryptocurrency that functions very uniquely when compared to other cryptocurrencies. ETH brings with it some new and exciting opportunities.

Ethereum Investing: What Is It?

Initiated in 2015, with the smart contracts and distributed apps capabilities, Ethereum is an open and decentralized cryptocurrency computing framework. ETH or Ether is the platform’s local blockchain. Ethereum now is the world’s most popular blockchain. Following Bitcoin, Ethereum is the second-largest share price blockchain throughout the world.

Investing in Ethereum could be an investment in finance’s future. The intelligent contracting platform was built to replace the outdated obsolete history of Wall Street and has already begun replacing corporate shares and bonds with intelligent contract tokens within certain company transactions.

The capacity of Ethereum is perhaps much more incredible than that of Bitcoin, which serves as a forum for developers to continue to expand on and innovate. The latest DeFi pattern is an example. An ambitious new initiative and extension to the funding world are breaking new ground almost every new day and transforming the market forever. It contributes to modern crypto mots such as “yield agriculture” and the “pooling of liquidity.”

Many other cryptocurrencies are built on the Ethereum blockchain. For example, a new ERC-20 token named Yearn Finance or YFI has been built on Ethereum. The intelligent contracts were built to have digital scarcity for the commodity and only 30,000 tokens. Many have varying supplies and completely different instances of need. Ethereum is one of the most prominent cryptocurrency projects, so investing in Ethereum now can lead to great financial gain and investment return.

Is Ethereum a Good Investment? How it Performed in 2020?

Due to Covid-19, 2020 was a year of challenges for the world. Cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum, dropped in value in March due to the pandemic but later on, they started increasing in prices.

On the last day of 2020 Ethereum hit the $750 mark which was the highest level since March 2018. Moreover, Ethereum hit its all-time high at $1,826 just recently on February 10, 2021.

The latest price indicators suggest that the second-largest cryptocurrency in the world is expected to test new peaks in 2021. ETH’s latest Beacon Chain implementation and network update also brought a variety of institutional investors interested in staking Ethereum 2.0 to make the mechanism more effective. ETH presently has a market cap of $190.57B.

Because of the rising interest in Ethereum 2.0, a range of cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance, began to offer ETH staking services. Finance Magnates previously stated support for the ETH network for the new update from the Gemini cryptocurrency exchange.

As staking reduces the number of coins in circulation, if suppliers decline and demand remain high, Ethereum’s price could increase. The launch of Ether future trading is another explanation you might consider a successful bet. In 2021 it aims to launch Ether futures trading through CME Group, the world’s largest trading site for derivatives.

Although Bitcoin is known as “digital gold”, because of its huge potential, Ethereum is considered “digital oil.” The most widely used blockchain is Ethereum. Many crypto projects on the network have been released. For decentralized financial applications, Ethereum was especially common.

The network went through a revision that will make crypto ventures more efficient and appealing. After the update, Ether could see the wider acceptance that would raise its price.

With the new update to the Ethereum network, Ether staking is allowed. Next, it will be a decent investment for those who are searching for other forms of making money out of business for their crypto holdings.

Overall 2020 was a good year for Ethereum as it had a significant increase in price  and the release of Ethereum 2.0 marks one of the determining point of Ethereum’s future.

Investing In Ethereum in 2021? Is It A Good Idea?

According to crypto experts, Ethereum is considerd as a good investment. A research paper done by the economist indicates that Ethereum is far more likely to expand in the future. The price of Ethereum is expected to reach $5,000 by the end of 2021, based on “Long Forecast” prediction.

But to know if it is a really good idea to invest in Ethereum a basic meaning of the Ethereum blockchain itself should be investigated first.

Ethereum 2.0 was launched in several phases starting from Phase 0. ETH is the token of  Ethereum blockchain. Ethereum is indeed a tool to secure savings if Bitcoin is solely a form of payment. Many of them are theoretically good choices in the area of longer-term investing.

The Ethereum blockchain is the protocol based on mathematics rules. In comparison to a central bank or government that can change cash provision rapidly and suddenly, the distributing Ethereum coin is written into a freely readable and consensus coding. This digital commodity, instead of a gold or government pledge, is backed up by the unbreakable uncrystallized blockchains and mathematical reality.

Ways to Invest In Ethereum

The entry barriers to start investment are very low for cryptocurrency. Someone unfamiliar to the area will quickly get hold of ETH and start saving by hanging on to it and hoping for appreciation.

Furthermore, a person can potentially make an investment in Ethereum and start making money from ETH through a variety of means.

All starts with buying and holding. This is one of the most common strategies for investing in cryptocurrency. The buying and holding of a cryptocurrency is an easy and generally successful way. The strategy to buy and retain is a nice, straightforward solution but it can cause uncertainty as the field of cryptocurrency is famous for its price explosives. Cryptocurrencies have a volatile nature, because of which many investors have shied away. But for some, it has been one of the most valuable factors that cryptocurrencies are characterized by and it has attracted them to invest.

Another way of investing in Ethereum is through mining. Cryptocurrency mining is a mathematical solving method. Mining is basically the backbone of many cryptocurrency networks as they use their time to solve mathematical problems with computing power and to provide the network “proof-of-work” that verifies transactions of Ethereum (ETH). The launch of Ethereum 2.0 with the aim to transition to “proof-of-stake” could be a concern for miners however PoW mining is anticipated to be still practical until around 2023.

Cryptocurrency trading including Ethereum has begun with conventional traders by diving into existing markets. There is also a range of trading options such as ETH futures, which make it one of the better ways of investing in Ethereum.

Derivatives trading allows traders to reap just as well from drawdowns in upward patterns. Traders may take advantage of long or short positions regardless of how the demand moves.

Ready to invest in ETH?

Pros and Cons of Ethereum

Like any asset, there is a list of pros and cons for Ethereum.

Pros of Ethereum:

What are the benefits of investing in Ethereum?

Many crypto-analysts think that Ethereum has a big future, making it an attractive option for crypto investors.

Here are the best things about Ethereum:

✅ Reliability: 

For the last three years, Ethereum’s established network and program have been consistent. The team behind Ethereum is putting a tremendous effort that is making Ethereum one of the biggest projects in the crypto sphere.

✅ Decentralization:

The decentralized structure is possibly one of the key benefits of Ethereum. As stated, cryptocurrency technology, originally developed to provide an alternative to conventional banking processes, is decentralized and transparent. Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is one of the factors that cryptocurrencies are characterized by and Ethereum is at the top of DeFi.

✅ More businesses are pursuing Ethereum:

Ethereum is supported by several large businesses and the Ethereum Enterprise Alliance is a leading Ethereum tracking organization. When third-party conditions are removed, Ethereum investors invest more. The finance guru Andreessen Horowitz, is one of the major figures involved in Ethereum. In comparison, the fact that Ethereum is also a pro in finance (ICOs). The tokens ERC-20 are also considered the standard for fundraising and ICOs.

✅ Ether is not constrained:

Unlike Bitcoin, Ether (ETH) is not constrained and is useful. Transactions include contracts for self-running and short settlement times. Interestingly, once the creator Vitalik Butterin said Ethereum could quickly handle more than one million transactions per second.

Cons of Ethereum

Here are the weaker parts about Ethereum:

❌ Criticism for slow growth

Ethereum has been criticized for slow growth. On the verge of DeFi expansion analysts have questioned whether Ethereum could succeed under the weight of DeFi. This indicates that progress was slow and lagging in introducing network changes.

❌ The disadvantage to the first mover: 

The first mover drawback has been acquired by Ethereum. The standard-bearer is still the legacy network. All new start-ups also learn from the staff and are adequately agile to enable quicker growth and results. In the long term, this could be an unknown hazard. Also, prosperous businesses will benefit from errors of Ethereum and perhaps establish improved networks.

❌ It is difficult for Ethereum to be scaled:

While its diverse features may be an enticing aspect, some investors are simply hesitant to invest in ETH. In comparison, Ethereum is yet to resolve problems related to scaling and Network latency to draw further investors in cryptocurrencies.

Conclusion: So Is Ethereum A Good Investment?

Ethereum is one of the best crypto to invest in, according to analysts. The famous coin is promising and as DeFi keeps growing with Ethereum at the top, then its price might soar high in the near future.

Most investments come down to the risk vs reward factor. In other words, do the potential rewards outweigh the possible consequences of the risks?

Put simply, Ethereum is low-risk investment with lots of potential rewards. It’s something you should definitely do some research before you consider adding ETC to your portfolio.

So is Ethereum (ETC) a good investment? Ethereum indeed has a lot of pros that many other cryptocurrencies do not have. The fact that Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is one of the factors that cryptocurrencies are characterized by and Ethereum is at the top of DeFi, means that there is a lot of room for growth in Ethereum price and making it a good coin to invest in.

Investing in Ethereum is a wise decision, If you want to be part of DeFi expansion then Ether is the right choice for your portfolio.

Now you know that Ethereum could be a good investment. If you’re feeling inspired enough to start investing in ETC, or if this article has provided some extra insight to your existing knowledge, you may be pleased to know that eToro provides the ability to invest in crypto assets.

Black Panther 2: What We Know About the Sequel (After Chadwick Boseman’s Death)

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Black Panther 2: What We Know About the Sequel (After Chadwick Boseman's Death)

When will Black Panther 2 be released, what will happen to T’Challa and what will the storyline be? Here you can read everything that has already been confirmed about the sequel.

Everything we already know about Black Panther 2

Black Panther matters, it’s the movie that started a more diverse era for Marvel (Shang-Chi probably wouldn’t exist without it), grossed over a billion dollars and showed us that a great movie can be made by one breaks the stereotypes and schemes. One thing is clear: producing a sequel will not be easy. 

From day one of Black Panther’s release, it was clear that this movie might just be the beginning of another big franchise for the MCU, and it wasn’t long before Marvel confirmed that they would be developing a sequel to tell the story of T ‘ To keep telling Challa, Shuri, Nakia and Okoye, and that it should be much better than the first.

Before they could start working on the sequel, Chadwick Boseman, the actor who first brought T’Challa to life on Civil War, died after losing his battle with colon cancer. That made his millions of fans around the world wonder what was going to happen, how they would deal with the actor’s death in the film, and where they could take the story in the future.

During Disney’s Investor Day (which announced all of the Marvel films and series in development), Kevin Feige finally confirmed that they won’t be looking for a new T’Challa to replace Chadwick Boseman, which means that any of the characters from the History or a new one has to “inherit” the Black Panther suit, but it’s too early to say who it might be.

The release date

As Marvel confirmed, director Ryan Coogler will return to direct the sequel, which is due to appear in theaters on July 8, 2022 and later on the Disney Plus platform. The sequel is titled “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”.

What will the film be about?

We know there won’t be a new T’Challa (that would have ruined the story) and that Black Panther’s costume could be passed on to another character from the world of Wakanda, but so far it has only been confirmed that Coogler wants to focus on that to show a lot more of Wakanda and the characters we met in the first film. Also, they could somehow allude to Boseman’s death and incorporate some kind of tribute into the film.

The sequel will take place after the events of “Avengers: Endgame,” which means it could be linked in some way to the series and films coming out in 2021, but that, too, has not been confirmed.

T’Challa discovers in the first film, when he reunites with the former Black Panther, that there will always be someone to protect Wakanda, so we can assume they won’t kill the character, but they will find a good successor must – and most fans see Shuri, T’Challa’s younger sister here.

That is not absurd. In the 2009 comic book “Black Panther: The Deadliest of the Species-Saga”, Shuri takes on the title of Black Panther after T’Challa falls into a coma after a fight with Doctor Doom.

Who is returning for the “Black Panther” sequel?

Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Winston Duke, Letitia Wright, Angela Bassett, Martin Freeman and Daniel Kaluuya are the obvious candidates and some have already been confirmed, but this time there will also be new characters and actors, most notably Tenoch Huerta, the reportedly going to be one of the new bad guys.

Bill Gates: How much will his divorce cost?

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Bill Gates: How much will his divorce cost?

This separation is like breaking up a global corporation. Bill and Melinda Gates have announced the end of their marriage after 27 years. It could become one of the most expensive divorces in history. 

Just two years after Amazon boss Jeff Bezos, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is also hit. According to Forbes, the fourth richest man in the world and Melinda Gates have announced their divorce after 27 years. This separation could shake the world of the super-rich even more than the mega-divorce of Bezos in 2019. The ex-wife MacKenzie Scott had transferred 25 percent of his Amazon shares. At the time, they were worth around 36 billion US dollars (almost 30 billion euros today), which made Scott the fourth richest woman in the world at one stroke. The Gates divorce is definitely more complicated and it could also become more costly. 

Bill Gates: Divorce after 27 years of marriage

The couple still publicly announced their end of marriage. “After careful consideration and a lot of work on our relationship, we made the decision to end our marriage,” said a jointly signed statement that Bill Gates posted on Twitter and Melinda French Gates on Instagram (“French” is her maiden name) . “We have raised three incredible children in the past 27 years and built a foundation that works to help everyone live healthy, productive lives around the world.” They emphasized that they wanted to continue working together for their non-profit organization. “But we no longer believe that we can grow together as a couple in this next phase of life,” wrote Melinda and Bill Gates, asking,

The main question now is: Did Gates and the former Microsoft executive sign a prenuptial agreement before the wedding? That wasn’t the case with Bezos, he and Scott had married shortly before Amazon was founded. The New York Times speculated that Gates has a prenuptial agreement. “People”, however, denied this with reference to Melinda Gates’ divorce petition filed with the court. The magazine had therefore been able to see the document. According to “People”, the joint assets of the still-married couple are to be divided up on the basis of a separation agreement. Melinda Gates stated in the application that maintenance payments were not necessary. The relationship was reportedly described as “incurably broken”. A separation date was not mentioned. 

Melinda and Bill Gates: How expensive will the Gates divorce cost?

Despite the affirmation, there is now speculation as to how amicable the divorce and subsequent cooperation in the foundation will really take place. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is an international heavyweight in the pharmaceutical industry, with endowment assets of around 42 billion dollars. The fight against malaria and other infectious diseases has always been a focus. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation joined the German biotech company CureVac as an investor in 2015. Like Biontech, CureVac has developed an mRNA corona vaccine. ( Also interesting: That’s why Bill Gates invests in stocks of these 10 companies ) 

Bill Gates ranked fourth on Forbes’ list of billionaires worldwide in 2021 . The business magazine estimated his fortune as of March 5, 2021 at 124 billion dollars (about 103 billion euros). The Microsoft co-founder was in second place behind Bezos in the 2020 ranking. However, the enormous price gains in the first Corona year for Tesla and LVMH had Elon Musk and Bernard Arnault overtake Gates. Bezos was named the richest person in the world again despite the expensive divorce. 

Spotify: Music service increases its prices – also in Germany?

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Spotify: Music service increases its prices - also in Germany?

Spotify is increasing its prices. This mainly affects customers in Europe. However, the situation in Germany still seems unclear. 

German Spotify subscribers will probably have to prepare for an unfamiliar event: a price increase. So far you have lived in a rather costly environment. According to “Golem.de”, the Swedish music streaming service last raised its prices in this country in March 2012. In the past, the company relied primarily on the number of its subscribers when it came to growth. At least it paid off on paper. Spotify announced a record number of 30 million new subscribers in 2020, and the music service was activated in 81 new countries in 2021. This also includes the Republic of Korea, the sixth largest music market in the world. Now Spotify finally wants to cash in and is raising prices in many countries. 

Spotify: Price increases vary

If you want to stream music or podcasts on Spotify without advertising, you need a subscription. You can choose from the single subscription Spotify Premium, Duo (for two users who live in the same household), Family (up to six accounts) and the affordable student subscription. The price increases are sometimes very different from country to country, as “The Verge” has learned from the company. Customers in the USA get off relatively lightly. With them, only the price for the family package increases, and that by only one dollar to 15.99 dollars (approx. 13.30 euros). “The larger price increases will hit users in the UK and Europe,” warned the authors.

The good news first: Spotify Premium, the single subscription and entry-level model, will not be more expensive according to the information. In the United Kingdom, students and duos add one pound each (around 1.15 euros) and two pounds (around 2.30 euros) for families. That hits students hardest. Because for them, the surcharge corresponds to an increase of around 20 percent. “The Verge” forecast similar price increases for other European countries. The student and duo are supposed to be one euro more expensive each. They currently cost EUR 4.99 and EUR 12.99 in Germany. According to the report, Family will even increase in price by three euros to 17.99 euros per month. (Also Read : How Do I Add Multiple Spotify Account to My iPhone?)

Will Spotify get more expensive in Germany?

However, it does not seem clear so far whether these general information for Europe also apply to Germany. Spotify names the previous prices on its local website. According to media reports, increases were only reported to existing customers. “Spotify Germany announced that no price increase was planned in this country for the time being. How long this will apply is not known,” wrote “Golem.de”. Obviously, German customers are not safe either. “The author of this post has already discovered the indication of 15.99 euros for the family plan in his Spotify account,” said an article on “t3n”. This would mean that the most expensive package would only be one euro more expensive than the one reported by “The Verge” by three euros. For whom this is still too expensive: A subscription can be canceled at any time. (Also Read : Spotify is expanding into 85 countries with new offers)

Incidentally, like most billionaires worldwide, Spotify founder Daniel Ek became much richer during the corona pandemic. According to the business magazine “Forbes”, his fortune rose from March 2020 to March 2021 from 2.0 to 4.6 billion US dollars. With that he could at least beat Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in terms of growth. The still richest person in the world (“Forbes” does not include monarchs and dictators) increased his wealth from 113 to 177 billion dollars.

Top 5 Bitcoin Mixers safe to use in 2021: Updated List May 2021

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BTC, although considered confidential, retains traces of previously committed transactions, to whom and where the coins were transferred, and on this trail anyone can find you if necessary.

Therefore, when you buy bitcoins and transfer them to other addresses, these transactions are not confidential and completely transparent.

Thus, anyone can figure out who is buying bitcoins and where the coins are being sent. It is in this case that the services of the bitcoin toggle switches that we are talking about can come in handy

Bitcoin toggle switches, also called “laundries” or “wash”, are resources used to break the link between the sending address and the receiving address of bitcoins.

So let’s try to figure out “what is a bitcoin mixer and what is it for?”

Any cryptocurrency is easy to track. In addition to the fact that most exchanges and other platforms now require proof of identity, every Bitcoin transaction is recorded on the blockchain, which is a public Bitcoin ledger and is visible to everyone. Therefore, when you buy bitcoins and transfer them to other addresses and wallets, these transactions are visible to everyone and absolutely transparent.

Hence, any user can find out who purchases the coins and where they are sent. An excellent example is the leaked informative report in which the US law enforcement agencies and the NSA wanted to track cryptocurrency users by analyzing transactions.

The search for illegal cryptocurrency transactions can be done not only by the authorities. There are also exchanges that aim to track transactions from gambling sites and Darknet markets. They do not accept funds from gambling sites for reasons known only to them. It can be assumed that the reason is that gambling sites are known as money laundering centers, where some of the proceeds come from the “dark network”.

Blender

How it works: it has its own cryptocurrency reserve, which can be represented as a chain of bitcoins. When you transfer your funds to the Blender io, the resource sends your funds to the end of the chain and sends you new coins from the beginning of the chain that have nothing to do with the old coins. therefore, there can be no connection between incoming and outgoing coins. Only coins that go from your wallet to the Blender io address can be tracked through the public ledger, but no further.

Blender io does not require you to register or provide any information other than the “receiving address“! It does not require identity confirmation and registration, but it is mandatory to provide in addition to the “receiving address”.

The additional withdrawal delay feature has been extended to the maximum and offers installation up to 24 times a day. Other servers do not have such a wide range of latencies.

Each set of unrefined coins can be split into as many as 8 pieces and sent to different addresses with an additional fee of 0.00008 BTC per address.

Anonymix

Anonymix io ​​is a btc shuffle service needed to hide your transfers in the bitcoin world.

Anonymix currently has a minimum withdrawal threshold of 0.03500000 BTC, so users are advised to deposit more than the entry threshold plus commission, otherwise they will not be able to withdraw funds.

The client is asked to set 5 exit addresses.

If for some reason, even after a delay of two hours, the user’s balance is not updated, the mixer can contact the support service to take action.

For customers who have been inactive for several days, it can take up to 15 minutes after logging in before you see outstanding deposits.

Transaction histories are automatically deleted within 1 week after that.

The program runs on a dedicated server that is openly connected via the Internet (you don’t need to do this when using the Tor browser). The Bitcoin mixer is launched on another machine, all suspicious activity is monitored, and the website is automatically protected in case of any indication that it is under DDoS attack.

SmartMix

SmartMix provides all the anonymity and protection that comes standard with a Bitcoin mixer, as well as many optional features and benefits that you won’t find anywhere else.

If you use a new address for withdrawal, the coins you receive back are completely separated from your previous history on the blockchain, so it is almost impossible to link the transaction history with your personality.

SmartMix commission is only 0.5% of the deposit amount plus 0.0001 BTC / 0.00005 BCH for each exit address. 5 output addresses can be set.

The privacy policy makes it possible to delete all mixing information as soon as it is completed.

The resource provides fast and reliable mixing of bitcoins through a simple and attractive user interface.

SmartMix has made two additional functions for its clients in contrast to its colleagues:

1. Affiliate program. Share your anonymous referral link and earn cryptocurrency bonuses. For each mixing operation performed on your link, you receive 50% of the service fee.

2. Loyalty reward program. Use your anonymous SmartClub code with every mixing operation to receive service charge discounts. The more you mix, the more you save.

BitMix

The principle of operation of the resource is that BitMix biz sends coins of all users to a single account, mixes them, and then distributes coins to users. You get the same amount (minus commission) of already cleared bitcoins, including several from different parts of the blockchain. Which makes it almost impossible to analyze it.

The mixer also sends you a letter of guarantee. This letter of guarantee is a confirmation of the obligations of BitMix biz and that the service has generated an address for the user to send. This email is always signed from the main bitcoin account BitMix biz (publicly available at BitMix biz).

The service also uses a unique code of 12 characters, after that, this user will never receive exactly his own coins back. Save this code it will be needed for the affiliate program.

BitMix biz includes an affiliate program and pays users when they bring other users to the platform. You will receive a fee for every transaction you refer to.

BitMix biz’s robust privacy policy is backed by several points:

No registration and identity verification required.

Transaction history is deleted after 72 hours. The randomization function makes the analysis of the protocol more difficult. Tor browser support.

Mixer Money

How it works: you fill in the whole amount of the resource account and the Mixer Money system divides it into small amounts and distributes them to different wallets, mixing them with the coins of other clients or with bitcoins taken on a foreign cryptocurrency exchange, you also get them in small portions to your wallet already washed. This process increases the anonymity of your coins.

Features of the service:

The main difference between this server is that it has 2 different mixing modes.

Cleaning is carried out automatically.In one of the modes, pure BTC is received through foreign cryptocurrency exchanges. Guarantees with PGP signatures are used. Low and high minimum and maximum entry thresholds from 0.001 BTC to 50 BTC.

The mixing procedure takes up to 6 hours. Note that there are services that offer to wait 1-2 days.

Registration on this platform is not required. Cleaning is carried out automatically.

Data encryption is practiced. At the time of writing, Mixer Money is one of the best BTC mixing services out there. We definitely recommend it.

Bitcoin Laundry

Bitcoin Laundry works by removing the link between your old and current addresses. Since the mixer destroys any connection between them, your traces of transactions and your identity become untraceable.

The main advantage is the low commission. Bitcoin Laundry is a donation platform. They charge no service fees, only a transaction fee of 0.0002 BTC to the exit address, while transactions from 0.0005 to 38 BTC are supported.

You can set 5 addresses and specify what percentage of the total amount will be returned to each address.

You can select predefined or random payment delays for each address, making it even more difficult to track the transaction.

Bitcoin Laundry boasts a “no log” retention period policy and also allows users to manually delete logs with just one click if they wish.

SmartMixer

It is a simple service with a high level of anonymity.

The mixing process is very simple and only takes a couple of minutes. You need to select one of the three supported cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash), enter the withdrawal address, set the transaction delay for any time up to 72 hours, send the coins to the specified address and wait for their delivery to the destination.

This site is unlike the other three mixing pools. You can mix user’s coins: with incoming coins of other customers, private reserves of the service and investor coins.

The service does not require registration.

The mixing commission is not large and is taken from the mining commission, which is very convenient.

The referral program at SmartMixer is one of the most profitable, during the first mixing operation you receive a smart code that is required to receive a discount on the commission, this discount can reach – 70%.

After each transaction, the user receives a letter of guarantee. All data about it is deleted after a day, while maintaining the complete anonymity of the client.

Bitcoin Fog

Bitcoin Fog is a coin cleaning service that can hide your footprints in the cryptocurrency world.

Currently, Bitcoin Fog has a minimum withdrawal threshold of 0.03500000 BTC, so users are advised to transfer more than the entry threshold plus commission, otherwise they will not be able to withdraw funds.

The client is given 5 exit addresses to be set.

If for some reason, even after a delay of two hours, the user’s balance does not update, then the client can contact the support service to take action.

For users who have been inactive for several days, it can take up to 15 minutes after logging in before you see outstanding deposits.

The logs are kept for 7 days after which they are automatically deleted.

The platform runs on a dedicated server that is openly connected via the Internet (you don’t need to do this when using the Tor browser). The Bitcoin mixer runs on a different machine, all suspicious activity is monitored and the website is automatically blocked on any signal that it is under intrusion.

MixTum

How it works: unlike other mixers, this site cleans coins with bitcoins purchased by them on cryptocurrency exchanges. MixTum io examines purchased coins using a scoring system with innovative algorithms and the use of technologies such as blockchain volume analysis, cluster analysis, pollution analysis, etc. After that, you will receive your BTC back, divided into random parts, and even sent in different addresses, if necessary.

The whole process takes about 6 hours. The mixer does not require registration and does not store any logs.

After each mixing operation, a letter of guarantee is sent, and information about it is eliminated after 24 hours, ensuring complete anonymity. The service also provides round-the-clock technical support.

MixTum io charges a flat fee of 5% of the transaction, as well as a network fee of 0.00015 BTC. The program has two versions – for regular browsers and Tor.

CryptoMixer

Cryptomixer bitcoin mixer is one of the few that allows large-volume transactions.

The minimum size for a mixing operation is 0.001 BTC, any amount below this level is considered a donation and is not sent back to the client, there is no maximum transfer limit.

The minimum commission is 0.5% with an additional fee of 0.0005 BTC for each incoming transaction.

During the transaction, you will receive a letter of guarantee, as in all previously mentioned mixers.

Grams helix

Grams Helix runs on the Darknet and is one of the most popular Bitcoin toggle switches.

This dark service uses new technology, it doesn’t just clean up your coins, you get brand new coins that have never been on the dark web.

The cleaning process can take no more than 4 hours. To carry out cleaning on Helix in the basic version of Grams, you need to register, in the versions of Helix Light and Helix Market this is not necessary. If you still decide to use the Grams version, you will have to pay an entrance fee of 0.01 BTC.

Helix has an additional feature (Auto-Helix) that allows you to specify which addresses your coins will be mixed with when they are credited to your account. Helix also enforces a “no log” policy, all logs are deleted automatically after 7 days or by the user immediately after completion of the output.

Helix has a third party server not connected to Grams. A number of Bitcoin client programs that he uses are located on a completely separate server from Helix and Grams. Even if Grams is attacked or compromised, Helix will not be affected.

PrivCoin

This platform can work not only as a toggle switch, but also as a swap, that is, you can clear your coins and change the cryptocurrency to another when withdrawing, which further increases anonymity.

As a Bitcoin mixer, this platform provides the ability to set a custom commission: the higher the commission, the better the privacy. There is also a time delay option that increases the level of anonymity by delaying the transaction by 24 hours.

The service has an impressive supply of coins, so your transactions are made instantly, as soon as confirmation of the receipt of coins arrives, unless you manually set time delays.

The minimum deposit is 0.01 BTC per transaction. Any smaller amount is also accepted, but is considered a “donation” and is not returned to PrivCoin io customers.

Finally, they also have a no log policy.

Bitcoin Blender

BitBlender will be reliable and easy to use. It has been around for several years and is probably considered one of the most popular mixers on the darknet.

BitBlender charges a commission randomly in 1-3%, and also provides sending coins to 10 different addresses for increased anonymity. Due to randomization, withdrawal amounts turn out to be unpredictable, which again increases anonymity.

BitBlender requires you to create an account to use the full suite of tools, but if you don’t want to register, this mixer offers a “quick blend” mode.

When using the Quick Mix feature, you will be sent a code that identifies each individual operation to ensure that you do not receive any previously sent coins back.

BitBlender provides two additional features. Auto-Withdrawal and Quick-Withdraw. Auto-Withdrawal will dramatically decrease your runtime if you have to constantly clean your coins.

Quick Mix comes in handy for the casual user who doesn’t want to register.

BTC Blender 

BTC Blender makes the process of clearing bitcoins very easy and convenient for the client.

This resource requires one confirmation of the transaction, after which new clean coins are sent to the specified wallet. Users can also control latency for processing their transactions.

This is an offshore service, and its sites are also located offshore. This provides users with additional peace of mind and confidence that their data is strictly confidential. In addition, once the transaction is confirmed, users are sent a unique “delete logs” link, giving users the ability to manually delete their traces of transactions.

BTC Blender charges a modest 0.5% commission. This makes BTC Blender ideal for users clearing large amounts of bitcoin.

Outcome

We hope our review has helped you choose the most convenient and reliable Bitcoin mixer. Do not neglect the opportunity to increase the level of personal anonymity and let these services provide it to the maximum extent, no matter what your goals may be.

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