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IBM’s Call For Code hackathon takes aim at California’s wildfire problem
IBM and 42 Silicon Valley are hosting a hackathon in early May to come up with solutions to California’s wildfire problem. The company hopes to get developers, engineers, designers, and emergency-responders together to brainstorm solutions as part of its annual Call For Code challenge. дальше »
2019-4-30 01:20 | |
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The SETI screensaver shows us what the internet could’ve been
When I was twelve years old, I became obsessed with a screen saver. The screen saver pictured above, to be precise; you can watch its full glory here. It had multicolored lines that rose up inside a frame, like a kind of three-dimensional bar graph, and a whole lot of incomprehensible text and numbers that whizzed around above. дальше »
2019-4-28 15:00 | |
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Hamas raised $7,400 in Bitcoin, but it’s still learning to hide the evidence
The military wing of Palestine’s Hamas has received around $7,400 since it began accepting cryptocurrency donations, but tracking the funds is set to become more difficult. Al-Qassam Brigades has been urging supporters to send Bitcoin since January. дальше »
2019-4-26 13:01 | |
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Amazon is reportedly building a high-fidelity music streaming service to rival Tidal
Amazon is set to launch a new music streaming service later this year that will serve up tracks at higher quality than what most mainstream platforms like Spotify offer, reports Music Business Worldwide. дальше »
2019-4-26 11:02 | |
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Coinbase fires 30 workers and closes Chicago office after just one year
Prominent cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is set to close its Chicago office just a year after it was opened, and will let go around 30 software engineers in the process, reports Fortune. The group had been tasked with building a special “matching engine” product for high-frequency trading. дальше »
2019-4-24 12:16 | |
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Meizu’s flagship 16s useth ‘the bezel’ to hearken back to ye olden days
Phones these days are about the notch. With edge-to-edge displays all the rage, companies are defined by how they deal with the front camera – leading to things like huge notches or the infamous punch-hole design. дальше »
2019-4-23 19:29 | |
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Corrupt Russian agents arrested over $1M Bitcoin extortion scheme
Law enforcers from around the globe seem to finally be getting up to speed with tackling cryptocurrency crimes. But it seems the lure of Bitcoin is still too much for some, even for those that should be protecting citizens from cyber-criminals. дальше »
2019-4-23 15:14 | |
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Google Walkout organizers publicly accuse Google of punishing them
Two of the women who helped organize last year’s global Google Walkout have accused the tech giant of retaliating against them, reports Wired. Last November, more than 20,000 Google employees around the world took part in a mass walkout to protest the company’s handling of sexual harassment allegations against senior executives at the company. дальше »
2019-4-23 11:00 | |
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This $85 wireless charger doubles as a power bank, and it’s perfect for all your travels
If you’re on the road a lot, it makes sense to invest in an international charger that can plug into a range of power outlets around the world. You can easily get one of those online or even at most airports, but I’d recommend considering Ohio-based accessory maker Fuse Chicken’s latest offering. дальше »
2019-4-22 15:26 | |
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Happy 4/20: Here’s some science to shut up the cannabis haters
April 20th is a holy day for many who imbibe cannabis. For some, it’s just a great day to watch stoner flicks and smoke herb all day. Others view it with more import; especially those who consume cannabis medicinally. дальше »
2019-4-20 22:08 | |
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Microsoft’s cheaper, disc-less Xbox One S sounds like a good buy in 2019
Microsoft has just unveiled the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, a new version of its gaming console that doesn’t include a disc drive. It’s cheaper by $50 than the standard Xbox One S at $249, and it’ll arrive in stores on May 7. дальше »
2019-4-17 09:15 | |
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This location tracking tech could save your life across the EU in 2020
Advanced Mobile Location (AML) has been one of the biggest technological developments for emergency services around the globe. Once enabled, AML automatically activates the geo-locating capabilities of smartphones all over the world during emergency calls — sending locations to dispatchers that are 4,000 times more accurate than was previously possible. дальше »
2019-4-16 14:14 | |
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Stack Overflow survey shows DevOps engineers are really, really content
Stack Overflow today released the results of its 2019 Developer Survey. The report highlights trends across a sample of 90,000 developers, located around the world, and focuses on a variety of subjects, including education, job satisfaction, and preferred technological stack. дальше »
2019-4-9 16:20 | |
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Bitcoin hits massive milestone with its 400,000,000th transaction
Bitcoin has reached a milestone! The blockchain powering the world’s most popular cryptocurrency officially processed its 400,000,000th transaction overnight. That’s right. Check the records – at pixel time, there have been at least 400,251,742 transactions sent via Bitcoin‘s independent, censorship-resistant, peer-to-peer electronic cash system. дальше »
2019-4-9 12:19 | |
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Windows 10 now lets you pull out USB drives without ‘safely removing’ them
We all know that one person who annoyingly reminds you to use “Safely Remove Hardware” before pulling the USB drive out of the slot. They shouldn’t bother you anymore. As Betanews first noted, Microsoft has introduced a new policy that allows you to remove the device without using the Safely Remove Hardware process – as long as you’re not writing data to it. дальше »
2019-4-9 08:37 | |
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‘Pay parity has worsened’ – especially for women of color in tech
A persistent gender-based wage gap continues to set women back in tech. While diversity and inclusion has made revolutionary strides in tech for white women, the picture is still dismal for women of color — for every dollar a man makes, a black woman makes 61 cents, while a white woman makes 81 cents. дальше »
2019-4-5 10:06 | |
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Sneaky movie site streams audio-only films for at-work binge sessions
To all the desk jockeys of the world, I direct your attention to Listen to a Movie, a site which allows you to (as the name suggests) listen to the audio of thousands of movies, shows, and comedy specials, no video required. дальше »
2019-4-3 21:52 | |
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The most offbeat and awesome inventions we found at Lille’s Maker Faire
TNW took a trip to the Maker Faire in Lille to find the weirdest and wackiest devices around – and we discovered just that. We’re releasing a new video every couple of days and this is where you can find them all. дальше »
2019-4-3 16:54 | |
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Reuters: One ‘mystery’ buyer pushed Bitcoin over $5,000
Bitcoin has been pumping. Over the past six hours, its value has jumped as much as 20 percent, and a recent report has claimed a “mystery buyer” is responsible. During Asian trade, Bitcoin‘s value broke $5,000 for the first time since November last year, marking the biggest one-day gain in the past year, Reuters reports. дальше »
2019-4-2 15:42 | |
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How Mark Zuckerberg wants governments to regulate content on online platforms
It looks like Mark Zuckerberg’s now into blogging. In an op-ed in the Washington Post, the Facebook CEO asked governments around the world to consider introducing more transparent rules for moderating content on the internet. дальше »
2019-4-1 12:57 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Bithumb hacked for $19M, SEC delays Bitcoin ETF decision again, and more
It’s another week which means it’s time for another wrap up of the weekend’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Let’s get to it. 1. South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has been hacked for the third time in two years, reports ZDNet. дальше »
2019-4-1 10:51 | |
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Cyber insurance for companies is overhyped — even though it may be necessary
For those following the information security space, it can feel as if the past year was just a series of announcements with one corporate security breach after another. Breaches like Equifax, Marriot, and many more have entered the general consciousness after the personal details of hundreds of millions of customers have fallen into the hands of hackers. дальше »
2019-3-31 16:30 | |
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TNW2019 Daily: Three new features at our conference
There are only 43 days left until TNW Conference! Yesterday, I shared the official festival map with you. Get up close to see all the details by zooming in. The map shows off all the venues, stages, and activities to enjoy. дальше »
2019-3-27 19:05 | |
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YouTube has set the stage for its own death, but can any app rise to challenge it?
Since its creation in 2005, YouTube has been the go-to website (and app) for watching videos. Today, with more than a billion worldwide users, and videos ranging from high-budget original series to seconds-long clips of children’s birthday parties, it would seem that YouTube has established a platform that can’t be toppled. дальше »
2019-3-26 22:27 | |
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CHEAP: Hurry and get $70 off a fancy pants Bose smart speaker
Welcome to CHEAP, our brand-new series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Ohhh damn – you can now get a Bose SoundTouch 20 speaker for $279. 95! That’s $70 less than normal! Hurry up and fill your life with music! In previous CHEAP posts, we’ve covered some popular portable Bluetooth speakers (which are great by the way), but these type of devices aren’t for everyone. дальше »
2019-3-25 13:46 | |
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Learn where the clitoris is in 5 minutes with this free mobile game
More or less everyone knows what a penis looks like. You’ve probably come across a dick-shaped sex toy, seen many a penis doodling on school books, or you’ve witnessed one in the flesh. But not many people actually know what a clitoris looks like — and as a result, many women around the world are left unsatisfied by their sexual partners. дальше »
2019-3-25 13:43 | |
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Why banning phones from schools is a backward step for education
Schools and governments around the world are struggling to figure out how to deal with smartphones in the classroom. Last year, France passed a law that banned students from using smart devices at school, and now in the UK politicians are discussing joining in, with UK schools minister Nick Gibb recently saying there should be a new policy introduced to ban phones from schools. дальше »
2019-3-23 10:30 | |
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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey says he will pay you to work on Bitcoin full-time
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has made an offering to the cryptocurrency community: he will pay developers to work full-time on Bitcoin Core and other “cryptocurrency ecosystem” projects. Are you currently contributing to bitcoin-core or other crypto ecosystem projects for free in your off-time? We’d like to pay you to do it full-time. дальше »
2019-3-21 01:47 | |
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We shouldn’t care about companies accepting Bitcoin in 2019
Bitcoin – the original cryptocurrency – has been around for a decade, but it’s still struggling to achieve mainstream adoption despite some major companies accepting it as a payment method. I remember when Overstock. дальше »
2019-3-20 12:49 | |
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The upcoming Angry Birds AR game for your iPhone looks like a ton of fun
Game studio Rovio Entertainment just dropped a trailer for its upcoming iOS game, Angry Birds AR: Isle of Pigs. The clip, which you can watch below, shows how you can catapult your crew of feathered friends into droves of evil pigs, with the game‘s visual elements overlaid on top of real-world objects around you, like a table at a cafe. дальше »
2019-3-20 12:13 | |
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This Bluetooth speaker may look like an AI-monster from The Matrix but it sounds great
The GravaStar from Zoeao is the weirdest Bluetooth speaker I’ve reviewed, but that’s a good thing. It reminds me of a simpler time – the 1980s – when the characters on TV were often based on popular toys, and not the other way around. дальше »
2019-3-19 19:38 | |
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After QuadrigaCX: New Regulations for Canadian Exchanges Are in the Works
As anxiety grows around every new twist and turn in the ongoing QuadrigaCX drama, along with extensive QuadrigaCX media coverage, Canada’s mainstream media has been calling on the government to bring in better oversight and regulation of cryptocurrency businesses, especially cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »
2019-3-20 18:42 | |
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Android Q’s hidden ‘bubbles’ suggest Google is rethinking notifications
Despite multiple redesigns and fundamental changes, one thing has remained true since the very first Android phone: you swipe down from the top to access your notifications. But Android Q Beta 1 shows Google is at least considering an alternative. дальше »
2019-3-19 00:11 | |
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CHEAP: Quick, this Bose Bluetooth speaker is cheaper than it’s ever been
Welcome to CHEAP, our brand-new series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Right, we’ve got a great deal for you today: a full $40 (20 percent) off the Bose SoundLink Revolve Bluetooth speaker. дальше »
2019-3-18 16:14 | |
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Google helps South Africa combat fake news ahead of its general election
Can South Africa really hold a general election on the 8th of May in a way that it really represents the views of its people? One might have thought this was an academic question. The Electoral Commission of South Africa is well respected and the legal system is robust. дальше »
2019-3-18 14:37 | |
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What can psychopaths teach us about AI?
What happens when machines learn to manipulate us by faking our emotions? Judging by the rate at which researchers are developing human-like AI agents, we’re about to find out. Researchers around the world are trying to create more human-like AI. дальше »
2019-3-15 22:09 | |
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Tokyo crypto-cops nab their first cryptocurrency hacker: the $134K Monacoin thief
In Japan, an 18-year-oldcy from Monappy, a cryptocurrency-infused social media platform, reports JapanTimes. The man later admitted to repeatedly hacking the Monappy service between August and September last year, which caused it to pay out cryptocurrency illegitimately. дальше »
2019-3-15 18:22 | |
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Hear the story of WeTransfer’s CEO and more at TNW2019
Building a thriving company is never easy, which is why it’s great for entrepreneurs to learn from those who have done it before. Hearing the success stories of leaders in our industries can be really inspiring – but tapping into the knowledge of CEOs and founders of successful companies is a tough thing to do. дальше »
2019-3-14 20:03 | |
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Here’s what Thailand should call its first ICO/STO portal
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the country’s first initial coin offering (ICO) portal to police the issuance of digital, blockchain-based tokens. The portal is almost ready to launch and is awaiting final approval from other government agencies like the Commerce Ministry, the Bangkok Post reports. дальше »
2019-3-13 14:01 | |
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Don’t fail fast — get product right the first time
We live in an age where customers have more power over their lives than ever before. Users can tap their phone to summon a car, groceries, a Wikipedia page, or even a dog walker. But that doesn’t mean there’s room for everyone. дальше »
2019-3-10 16:30 | |
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Anthem is going to need its version of the ‘Taken King’ expansion
We at TNW have been quiet on the subject of Anthem since its release a few weeks ago. We wanted to have some more time with the game before we gave any thoughts about it. But to be honest, the release and subsequent problems with the game have us wondering… what happened to Anthem? It’ll probably take some steep work from the developers to correct this ship — and that’s if the fans stick around. дальше »
2019-3-9 02:30 | |
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Gmail’s Smart Compose feature opens up to more Android phones – here’s how to get it
Gmail’s Smart Compose feature, which autosuggests words and phrases to help you write emails faster, has been around on desktop for a while now, as well as on Google Pixel 3 handsets since last October. дальше »
2019-3-7 10:30 | |
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Mysterious Quadriga Exchange Now Has FBI Sniffing Around for Answers Regarding Crypto Funds
The story of QuadrigaCX from the beginning of their problems until now is a long and confusing road, filled with interesting twists and secrets. After the late CEO’s death in December 2018, the company scrambled to make the withdrawals of funds possible, freezing activity in the process. дальше »
2019-3-6 17:53 | |
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What VC funds wish your startup knew about their selection process
Venture Capital is a competitive game, so understanding the VC process is integral to your success. There’s no doubt that some qualities are non-negotiable for VC funds. VCs want to see a large and growing market, a highly capable team, a deep understanding of the strategy around the startup’s product or solution, and a high level of capital efficiency and scalability. дальше »
2019-3-4 22:30 | |
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What we know about Facebook’s secretive cryptocurrency – and what we don’t
Rumours about Facebook‘s potential entry into the world of cryptocurrency have been swirling around for months, but it now seems the technology giant is getting closer to launching its own coin. дальше »
2019-3-1 12:07 | |
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5G is a threat to Europe’s absolute net neutrality
The EU has done a good job upholding net neutrality since it implemented a law on it back in 2016, but European net neutrality will face a new challenge in 2019: how to deal with 5G. The current net neutrality law is undergoing reform this year and it’s expected that it’ll largely revolve around the question of whether 5G should be treated like 4G and other internet services under net neutrality, or get special treatment. дальше »
2019-2-28 16:30 | |
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