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Project Nexus Completes Comprehensive Blueprint for Connecting Domestic Instant Payments Systems Globally and Prepares for Live Implementation Work

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Nexus is a BIS Innovation Hub project that aims to improve cross-border payments by connecting multiple domestic instant payment systems (IPS) worldwide. It is the first BIS Innovation Hub project in the payments area to move towards live implementation. BIS will play an advisory role as Project Nexus establishes an operational schedule and opens up … Read more

How Retrospekt keeps the past of instant photography alive and thriving

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A vintage Polaroid Land Camera sits on a wooden surface. To the left, there is a spread of Polaroid photos, and two additional photos lie in the foreground. The images show landscapes and a dog. The scene is cozy and nostalgic.

Although Milwaukee-based Retrospekt has expanded beyond photography equipment and into vintage VHS tapes, gaming, watches and even music, it is best known for its analog cameras and films, especially its Polaroid equipment. While Retrospekt sells Polaroid films and new cameras, including some with fun collaborations like Barbie, Peanuts, Sanrio and more, Retrospekt also repairs, repairs … Read more

Viral South Korean instant noodles recalled for being ‘too spicy’

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Buldak Spicy Noodles against a fiery background.

Josh MiltonPublished June 13, 2024, 2:33 PM|Updated June 13, 2024, 3:36 PM They’re apparently too hot to handle (Photo: Danish Veterinary and Food Administration) It’s safe to say that Danish food is not known for its spices. Think open-faced sandwiches, pastries, and of course, meatballs. It will therefore not come as too much surprise that … Read more

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 instant live coverage – all the news from the Black Ops 6 reveal and Direct

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 key art

Refresh 2024-06-09T17:23:48.267Z OMNIDIRECTIONAL MOVEMENT IN BLACK OPS 6 pic.twitter.com/L5e1Ntysg7June 9, 2024 Here’s a CGI video showing off the omnidirectional movement being added to Call of Duty Black Ops 6’s multiplayer, showing off the ability to dive and move around more freely. 09-06-2024T17:15:31.333Z (Image credit: Activision) At the early reveal of Call of Duty Black Ops … Read more

Android’s new Instant Hotspot feature will not be available on Samsung devices

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Samsung logo stock photo from CES 2024 (3)

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL; DR Android’s new Instant Hotspot feature will not be available on Samsung devices. Instant Hotspot is a new feature that makes it easy to connect your Android tablet or Chromebook to your phone’s hotspot with one tap. This capability already existed on Chrome OS in the form of instant … Read more

Instant messaging service ICQ ends after 27 years

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One of the oldest still functioning online platforms is finally closing its doors after 27 years. ICQ, a once-popular instant messaging service, announced via its website on Friday that it would close next month. “ICQ will stop working from June 26,” reads one message ICQ.com. “You can chat with friends in VK Messenger, and with … Read more