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No, end-to-end encryption isn’t a marketing gimmick
There’s bad takes, and then there’s bad takes. An example of the latter comes from Bloomberg Opinion columnist Leonid Bershidsky, who thinks that today’s WhatsApp security woes proves that end-to-end encryption is “a gimmick” and “largely pointless. дальше »
2019-5-15 00:03 | |
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First Impressions: The OnePlus 7 Pro doesn’t hold back
The OnePlus 7 is here. It starts at $669 in the US, goes on sale May 17, and it might just be the phone that brings OnePlus to the mainstream. I’ve only been able to play around with the phone for a few days, so don’t consider this a full review, but the OnePlus 7 Pro feels like the company has finally stopped holding back. дальше »
2019-5-15 19:22 | |
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Lenovo unveils the world’s first ‘foldable PC’ and I’m actually kinda excited
Foldable phones have been all the rage this year, so we shouldn’t perhaps be surprised that someone would up the ante soon. Lenovo showed off its upcoming foldable PC at its Accelerate conference today. дальше »
2019-5-14 16:18 | |
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Sonos finally supports Google Assistant voice control (and it plays nice with Alexa)
I’ve been trying to avoid the word “finally” in my headlines, but I think this one gets a pass: Over a year and a half after it was originally promised, Sonos has brought the Google Assistant to its voice-powered speakers – namely the Sonos One and Beam. дальше »
2019-5-14 16:00 | |
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PSA: Update WhatsApp now to prevent spyware from being installed on your phone
WhatsApp, the messaging app used by more than 1. 5 billion worldwide, says it’s patched a critical security vulnerability which allowed attackers to secretly infect phones with malicious spyware by just calling phone numbers over an in-app audio call. дальше »
2019-5-14 14:18 | |
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Australian ‘influencer’ Belle Gibson faked cancer and used profits to trade cryptocurrency
Authorities are investigating an Australian social media influencer‘s bank accounts after she defrauded her followers with fake cancer claims and used the money to trade cryptocurrency. Annabelle “Belle” Gibson has been systematically lying to her followers and using her company’s profits to trade cryptocurrencies, futures, and place sports bets, the Canberra Times reports. дальше »
2019-5-14 12:36 | |
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Twitter bug accidentally shared location data of some iOS users
Twitter says it has fixed a bug that resulted in a user’s approximate location information being shared with an unnamed Twitter partner. “We have discovered that we were inadvertently collecting and sharing iOS location data with one of our trusted partners in certain circumstances,” the company said in a blog post. дальше »
2019-5-14 10:46 | |
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Focal Kanta No. 3 Review: These $13,000 speakers are stunning pieces of audio furniture
When French speaker manufacturer Focal offered to let me review its flagship product, the $230,000, 700-pound Utopias, I despaired a little. Despite my curiosity to audition speakers that cost more than an Ivy League’s four-year tuition, I didn’t know where I’d begin to review something that expensive. дальше »
2019-5-14 04:59 | |
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Foldable phone race heats up as Google enters the fold
We’ve gone through a rollercoaster ride when it comes to foldable phones this year. Huawei and Samsung released their foldables the Mate X and the Galaxy Fold. Last month, the latter was involved in controversy after reviewers found their units breaking down (both in terms of hardware and software). дальше »
2019-5-13 14:20 | |
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Here’s why I’m genuinely excited about GitHub’s new package registry
Fridays are frequently used by companies to bury bad news. By announcing dismal sales figures and privacy SNAFUs when everyone has left the newsroom (either in body or in mind), they can avoid the attention and scrutiny they’d otherwise get on literally any other day of the working week. дальше »
2019-5-13 11:49 | |
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HTC’s new $300 blockchain phone will double as a Bitcoin node
Taiwainese mobile phone manufacturer HTC is launching a more affordable blockchain phone with full Bitcoin node capabilities. Originally announced last month, the Exodus 1S will be launching in Q3 this year and will have an extra SD card to support its blockchain capabilities. дальше »
2019-5-13 11:01 | |
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Tineco’s new smart vacuum should make you reconsider that Dyson
When I reviewed Dyson’s V10 last year, I finally understood why people were willing to pay such a premium for the company’s vacuums. But testing Tineco’s Pure One S12 the past couple of weeks has been a reminder that there are versatile alternatives that give you more for your money. дальше »
2019-5-11 23:32 | |
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AI avatars could be the next generation’s favorite entertainers
Last year, Netflix reportedly published a whopping 1,500 hours of original content. And with the launch of streaming services from Apple and Disney, the on-demand video market is getting very competitive. дальше »
2019-5-10 14:30 | |
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How toxic company culture is derailing billion-dollar M&As
Reputation always matters, but rarely more than in large M&A deals. With M&A worth $3 trillion a year across the US and Europe, even a small reputational issue can cost billions if it makes the difference between a deal taking place or being scuppered. дальше »
2019-5-10 08:30 | |
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Wacom’s new Intuos Pro Small packs serious drawing chops in a $250 portable package
Wacom just shrunk its most advanced drawing tablet. The company today revealed the Intuos Pro small, bringing the most popular professional drawing tablet to a much more portable package. Bonus: at $249, it’s a lot cheaper than the Medium ($379) and Large ($499) options as well. дальше »
2019-5-9 22:54 | |
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John Hegarty: 90 percent of content is crap
Emma Harman, Managing Director EMEA for Whaler, a company that connects businesses to creators; and John Hegarty, founder of Bartle Bogle Hegarty (BBH), a creative agency, talked about how technology aids brands and creators at TNW2019 conference today. дальше »
2019-5-9 17:37 | |
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Slack: Why your company needs to find its hedgehog
Slack‘s VP of customer experience, Ali Rayl, took to the stage earlier today at TNW2019 to explore how technology is reshaping the way we work, and how we should deal with it. Rayl takes a rather dystopian look at the business market: “companies will die,” she said. дальше »
2019-5-9 16:42 | |
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National Geographic’s Executive VP: Brand authenticity is key for long-term survival
At TNW2019, National Geographic’s Executive Vice President Emanuele Madeddu spoke about the importance of brands being purpose-focused in a bid to survive in today’s challenging business and media environment. дальше »
2019-5-9 16:21 | |
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Bumble’s Louise Troen on censoring dick pics using AI
We’re coming to you live from day one of TNW 2019, our flagship conference in Amsterdam. Up next is Louise Troen, Bumble’s iconic VP of Internal Marketing and Communications in the UK. Troen joined Bumble when the billion-dollar company was still a small team. дальше »
2019-5-9 12:53 | |
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Logitech makes its G502 gaming mouse all but perfect with lighter wireless design
Logitech’s G502 is one of the best-selling mice of all time, and the most popular gaming mouse on the market, according to the company. But since it’s release in 2014, the G502 has been technologically overshadowed by its brethren with gaming-ready wireless connectivity and. дальше »
2019-5-8 20:04 | |
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The Internet is wrong about Liquid Death, the controversial ‘punk rock’ canned water
I have an opinion I wish to share that you almost certainly won’t agree with. (Not like that’s stopped me in the past) Mike Cessario, a former creative director at Netflix, recently raised $1. дальше »
2019-5-8 18:28 | |
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Google’s case for privacy is more convincing than Facebook’s
Google, the search giant which has made its business to make money off our digital habits, is getting serious about privacy. The company, at its annual Google I/O developers conference yesterday, announced a number of fancy software updates, in addition to unveiling new hardware like Nest Hub Max and cheaper versions of its Pixel smartphone. дальше »
2019-5-8 15:46 | |
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Here’s the coolest stuff announced at Google I/O 2019
Google held its annual developer conference yesterday, and it announced tons of cool stuff including new budget pixel devices, Android Q, better privacy controls, and new search features. Here’s a summary of some amazing stuff the company unveiled: New Pixel mid-range phones Google introduced a couple of budget handsets for the first time after it discontinued the Nexus series in 2016. дальше »
2019-5-8 13:36 | |
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Inside the company building holographic offices ….. in a holographic office
When I meet Maximilian Doele, CEO of HoloMeeting, we are in his ‘room. ’ Normally I don’t do my TNW interviews in person, certainly not in my interviewee’s room, but this is not your normal meeting or your normal room. дальше »
2019-5-8 13:00 | |
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Binance hacked for over $40M worth of Bitcoin
Binance suffered what it’s calling a “large scale security breach” yesterday evening. The hackers were able to transfer 7,000 Bitcoin (over $40 million at the time of writing) in one transaction from the company’s hot wallet. дальше »
2019-5-8 11:17 | |
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Sony offers EA Access to PS4 owners, 5 years after the Xbox One
Electronic Arts today revealed it’d be offering EA Access, its game subscription service, for PS4 owners. For Sony’s fans, this means the console gets the service five years after its competitor, the Xbox One. дальше »
2019-5-7 22:27 | |
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Sony’s proposed full-body gyroscope controller for VR looks incredibly fun
Sony recently filed a patent for a VR-related input device that, were the company to make it, would potentially allow you to strap yourself into a gyroscope and spin around in a sphere with total freedom. дальше »
2019-5-7 21:17 | |
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How to watch Google’s I/O 2019 developer conference
Google‘s developer conference, Google I/O, is set to kick off today at 10 am PT / 4. 30 pm CET / 10. 30 pm IST. The company will expectedly announce new mid-range Pixel devices, Android Q, new Nest Hub Max smart display, and updates to Stadia gaming platform. дальше »
2019-5-7 17:28 | |
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Facebook’s approach to fighting fake news is admirable, but not sustainable
With the huge EU elections around the corner, the issue of fake news has started to crop up again in headlines — and Facebook seems determined to make up for its mistakes from when the platform was abused in the 2016 US Presidential election. дальше »
2019-5-7 17:19 | |
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Twitter will now let you add pictures, GIFs, and videos to RTs
Starting today, Twitter will now let you add pictures, videos, or GIFs to your retweets with comments. This update is rolling out to its iOS, Android, and mobile web app worldwide. In a strange way of showing off the feature, the company responded to one of the users’ older tweets demanding the feature, with a GIF. дальше »
2019-5-7 12:54 | |
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Amazon sued for discriminating against pregnant warehouse workers
Retail behemoth Amazon has been entangled in a fresh controversy for the way it treats its warehouse workers. According a new CNET investigation by Alfred Ng and Ben Fox Rubin, it has been found that the company has faced at least seven lawsuits from pregnant women over the last eight years alleging wrongful termination because of their pregnancies. дальше »
2019-5-7 12:21 | |
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3 ways to select smart investors and avoid toxic partnerships
I recently came to the rescue of a startup in crisis. The idea was solid: The company wanted to develop heavy-duty drones that could assist firefighters in battling wildfires. What its founders lacked, as many first-time entrepreneurs do, was real-world business experience. дальше »
2019-5-7 08:30 | |
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Apple’s iOS 13 slated to focus on replacing other companies’ apps
Apple’s developer conference WWDC now less than a month away, and Bloomberg’s latest report spills beans on what to expect from the event. The company will reportedly bring a ton of changes with iOS 13, watchOS 6, and MacOS 10. дальше »
2019-5-6 18:45 | |
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CHEAP: Savor this abundance of succulent SanDisk storage savings
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! The weekend is over, but its spirit is still here with this selection of deals from SanDisk. Yep, we’ve teamed up with the company to deliver you some deep savings on a whole load of SanDisk storage. дальше »
2019-5-6 14:20 | |
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How this annoying, tiny glitch broke every Firefox extension
Exactly at midnight on Friday, most users of Mozilla Firefox discovered none of their browser add-ons worked. As the company rushed to issue a hot-fix over the weekend – which is available right now for desktop and Android users (version 66. дальше »
2019-5-6 13:55 | |
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This is the email Tesla sent employees after a series of recent leaks
Tesla this week sent an email to employees warning about the impact of on-going press leaks. The email reminded employees that each of them signed confidentiality agreements, warning the company would take action against those it felt were in violation, including “termination of employment, claims for damages, and even criminal charges. дальше »
2019-5-4 03:36 | |
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How Lush is elevating the retail experience through ethical technology
Cosmetics company Lush is well-known for using their voice to support global causes. From wildlife protection to LGBTQ+ rights, Lush aims to give more than it takes from society and the environment – and they’re using the latest tech to do it. дальше »
2019-5-3 16:03 | |
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Analogue’s $190 Mega Sg is a treat for Sega fans who saved their cartridges
Over the past couple of years, Seattle-based Analogue has been warming retro gamers’ hearts with its systems that faithfully run 8-bit and 16-bit NES cartridges with high-resolution audio and video output. дальше »
2019-5-2 17:51 | |
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PSA: You can now auto-delete your location and web history on Google
It’s no secret that, unless you explicitly opt out, Google keeps an extensive record of your every activity on its digital real estate. From your location history to the searches you perform on Google and YouTube, the company goes to great lengths to glean more information about you in the hope that it can serve better ads based on your web habits. дальше »
2019-5-2 10:21 | |
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Q Acoustics 3020i Review: $300 speakers shouldn’t sound this good
British Audio firm Q Acoustics might make $4,500 speakers nowadays, but it’s better known for the performance of its budget speakers. Now that the company has made its entry to the US market, I’ve had the chance to test the 3020i – its midrange speakers – for a few months. дальше »
2019-5-2 05:28 | |
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Revenge of the nerds: Facebook is developing human-level AI to fight bullying
Facebook might be taking its bullying problem a lot more seriously than you think. Rather than hire more humans to flag troubling content, it plans on developing AI with human level intelligence to do the job. дальше »
2019-5-2 23:47 | |
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Here’s what Facebook announced at its F8 developer keynote
As Facebook continues to weather a string of legal battles and harsh criticism for its never-ending privacy disasters and a generally lackadaisical attitude towards consumer data, the social networking site kicked off its annual F8 annual developer conference at San Jose yesterday. дальше »
2019-5-1 17:28 | |
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Tron’s [TRX] Delegated Proof of Stake mechanism sets it apart from its competitiors, claims Binance report
Tron [TRX] and its slew of developments have caught the eye of several proponents in the cryptoverse, with the Justin Sun-led company claiming to be the spearhead for Web 4.0. Tron’s popularity in the world of digital assets was again asserted after Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange in terms of trading volume, drafted a […] The post Tron’s [TRX] Delegated Proof of Stake mechanism sets it apart from its competitiors, claims Binance report appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-5-1 16:30 | |
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Nura’s new ‘headphone subscription’ isn’t as stupid as it sounds
Get prepared to add another subscription to your credit card bill: headphones. Yep, Nura – the Melbourne-based Australian audio company behind the Nuraphone headphones – has announced its own subscription service, NuraNow. дальше »
2019-5-1 15:48 | |
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Controversial stablecoin Tether is only 74 percent backed by cash (and other assets)
Tether’s lawyer has now admitted that the stablecoin is only 74 percent backed by cash and equivalents, according to an affidavit filed on Tuesday. In the filing, Stuart Hoegner, the company’s general counsel, said Tether held approximately $2. дальше »
2019-5-1 13:19 | |
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‘Shadow banking’ duo charged for laundering millions of dollars for cryptocurrency exchanges
The US Attorney for the Southern District of New York has charged two people in connection with running an unlicensed money transfer business used to make deposits for cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »
2019-5-1 13:13 | |
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Amazon says AT&T, Accenture, and Nestle are all using its blockchain tools
Amazon is ramping up its blockchain services – and it’s already convinced giants like AT&T, Accenture and Nestle to use them. The company’s cloud solutions subsidiary, Amazon Web Services (AWS), announced its Amazon Managed Blockchain suite is now “generally available” (whatever that means). дальше »
2019-5-1 13:08 | |
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Apple’s big services push is starting to pay off
Gone are the days when iPhones used to be the center stage of Apple’s quarterly results. Make no mistake, it is still the biggest money maker for the company, but the word “iPhone” appears just once in the Q2 earnings press release, as if it’s a mere afterthought. дальше »
2019-5-1 11:34 | |
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This AI generates ultra-realistic fashion models from head to toe
You’ve already seen how AI can be used to generate eerily realistic images of human faces, food, and even Airbnb homestays. Kyoto-based firm DataGrid is taking things a step further to creep you out with complete human bodies conjured afresh from images it’s gleaned. дальше »
2019-5-1 10:26 | |
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TNW2019 Daily: Don’t miss these inspiring talks from women in tech
There are only nine days left until TNW2019! In today’s newsletter, I’d like to talk about something close to my heart: diversity in the tech industry. As a woman in tech, I’m really excited to join TheNextWomen Summit at TNW Conference. дальше »
2019-4-30 18:45 | |
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