Members of Parliament (MPs) from the ruling Conservative party are spearheading an investigation into a deeply controversial, government-backed digital identity scheme. The UK’s digital identity landscape is now very much in the spotlight. This questioning comes amidst rising concerns over the security and privacy of the Gov.uk One Login system....
The Gov.uk Wallet. It sounds innocuous, doesn't it? A clever little app to keep your digital driving license. I have spent years in the balkanized but positively buzzing scene of graphic novels’ arbiters and the (tenuously connected) expansive, yet innervated terrain of the nascent metaverse. Now, beneath the surface, I...
Picture this: you wake up, slip on your VR headset, and step into Neo-London, a bustling metaverse replica of the city. You zip through immigration at Heathrow Meta-Airport with the bat of an eye, your biometric digital ID card verifying your citizenship in an instant. You hit the digital jackpot...
The prospect of DogeOS and PlaysOut is as irresistible as it sounds. A ton of cute mini-games, dangerously infused with Doge cuteness, with rewards paid out in dogecoin? I know, I know, it sounds like a meme-fueled fever dream—but what if it could work? Let’s move past the Shiba Inu’s...
We've all heard the stories: Africa, unburdened by legacy systems, skipping steps in development. Mobile payments exploded there as the West was still fumbling with checks. Now, a new partnership has me wondering: could the same thing happen with digital identity? Could Africa do the impossible and leapfrog the West...
The metaverse retail gold rush is on. Each day, a new brand enters the metaverse, claiming to provide fully immersive shopping experiences and unimaginable wealth. Picture this—a future where you can digitally “try on” Gucci apparel from the comfort of your home. As well as exploring a digital Walmart with...
The metaverse retail market is growing at an astonishing rate and is set to change the way we shop forever. Technological advancements and innovations, coupled with evolving consumer preferences, have pushed the market into hyperdrive. Yet experts expect it to soon hit record heights within a decade. An emerging report...
As of late, the metaverse seems to be everywhere all at once — and for good reason. Forecasts anticipate a mind-boggling $1.5 trillion market by 2034. That’s a harbinger of a tremendous change in how consumers are going to shop and engage with brands. This article dives into the major...
T-Mobile’s recent decision to fully adopt biometric authentication is a watershed moment that will change how users protect their accounts. Today’s decision continues a long-anticipated shift away from less secure, cumbersome forms of authentication. T-Mobile is moving beyond the password to increase account protection. Beyond improving user experience, this shift...
The céilí is over, folks. The time when you could get away based on a cute brogue and some elaborate counterfeiting is going the way of the summer tan. We're not in a John le Carré novel anymore. We're knee-deep in the digital muck of the 21st century, and Ireland's...
Remember the early days of the internet? Wild West, right? That’s how DeFi seemed just a few years ago. “Rug pulls” started entering the broader crypto lexicon. That’s starting to change and for the better. We know regulation can be a buzzkill but it’s the only way to find out...
Humanity Protocol opened the doors to its fast and secure decentralized ID service on June 26. The H token saw its value explode following a successful “Fairdrop” to early users and supporters. The H token, meanwhile, has seen a 40% price surge over the last 24 hours. The flood, of...
The crypto world loves a good narrative, and Humanity Protocol's H token is dripping with one: a fairdrop revolution. Yet the promise is unmistakable. We will fight to reclaim airdrops from the arms of the bot armies and restore them to actual, live human beings. The method? Palm scans. Yes,...
Calloutcoin.com aspires to remain at the forefront of the rapidly evolving marketplace of blockchain and crypto. We provide rigorous research on NFT standards, metaverse technology, digital identity solutions and the most recent DeFi innovations. Today, it's time to dive into Proof of Attendance Protocol (POAP) NFTs, a unique way to...
DeFi might seem like a remote world, but I’ll never forget being at a DeFi conference last year. The typical panicky lunge for registration lines, relatable uncomfortable small talk… but then, wait, what’s this. Rather than needing to keep up with a paper name tag, I simply scanned a QR...
I’ve always been interested in the way art and technology can bring people together. My past as a graphic novel artist and writer showed me the impact visual storytelling can have on connecting with others. I never envisioned how powerful these digital collectibles could be – how they can be...
As a response, the Global South is increasing its efforts to create and deploy Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). This increased focus will improve service delivery, increase financial inclusion, and create economic opportunity. As these countries begin their own journeys towards digital transformation, there is much that can be learned. The...
We were sold this digital Eden, a neverland of infinite innovation and communion. Instead, for most, it’s been more like a chaotic, messy backdraft tech fair, filled with junky avatars and weird crypto investments. Then Upland Genesis Season 2025 dropped, offering a whimsical diversion, an eruption of unadulterated joy. Did...
