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TNW2019 Daily: Over 350 speakers confirmed!
Have you seen the speaker lineup for TNW2019? We have over 350 experts sharing their knowledge on the future of tech at TNW Conference. Don’t miss them speak – get your tickets now and check out the official schedule to learn what they’ll talk about. дальше »
2019-4-17 18:42 | |
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First black hole photo confirms Einstein’s theory of relativity
Black holes are long-time superstars of science fiction. But their Hollywood fame is a little strange given that no-one has ever actually seen one – at least, until now. If you needed to see to believe, then thank the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), which has just produced the first ever direct image of a black hole. дальше »
2019-4-17 18:23 | |
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Emotionally intelligent AI will respond to how you feel
Artificial intelligence offers us an opportunity to amplify service and the integration of technology in everyday lives many times over. But until very recently, there remained a significant barrier in how sophisticated the technology could be. дальше »
2019-4-17 17:48 | |
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CHEAP: This baby T-Rex is only $2.95M on eBay, paleontologists HATE it
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! When we started CHEAP, it had a simple premise: finding a great deal, no matter the cost. And, well, we’ve just found the deal to top all deals. дальше »
2019-4-17 16:56 | |
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Assange arrest leads Bitcoiners to donate over $30,000 to WikiLeaks in 6 days
WikiLeaks has raised more than 30,000 worth of Bitcoin since Julian Assange‘s confronting arrest last week. In the six days following Hard Fork’s original report, a touch over 6 BTC ($31,800) has been sent to WikiLeaks‘ public address, spread across 299 donations. дальше »
2019-4-17 16:46 | |
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Bots drove nearly 40% of internet traffic last year — and the naughty ones are getting smarter
Distil Networks today published its 2019 Bad Bot Report, which looks at the current state of automated web traffic, both good and bad. The paper highlights some startling figures, including that bots accounted for 37. дальше »
2019-4-17 16:00 | |
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Carrefour wants to track 20% of its products on the blockchain by 2020
Carrefour is betting big on distributed ledger tech. The french supermarket behemoth wants to track 20 percent of all of its in-house products on the blockchain by the end of 2019. The retailer already uses the technology to track 20 out of its 300 Carrefour-branded products across the supply chain, but it plans to add about 40 more goods to the list over the coming months, Carrefour blockchain program director Emmanuel Delerm told Hard Fork. дальше »
2019-4-17 14:13 | |
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Why the new breed of entrepreneurs looks beyond making a profit
Big tech is broken. From Uber’s sexual harassment scandal to Mark Zuckerberg’s Congressional testimony and Elon Musk’s Twitter meltdown, tech disillusionment is definitely starting to set in for many people. дальше »
2019-4-17 14:07 | |
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Dark web druglords charged with laundering $2.3M in Bitcoin
US authorities have arrested three men after taking down a dark web drug ring which laundered $2. 3 million in cryptocurrency. Chester Anderson and co-conspirators Jarrette Codd, and Ronald Maccarty were indicted for operating storefronts on the dark web that sold and shipped hundreds of thousands of counterfeit Xanax tablets and other controlled substances to buyers across 43 US states. дальше »
2019-4-17 14:07 | |
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Video: We grew weed in our office with this ~high~ tech smart garden
If you want to find out how our weed experiment went, watch the video above. It tracks the entire journey from start to finish – and you’re gonna want to see how it ends. The video above is pretty much all about weed. дальше »
2019-4-17 11:49 | |
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Intel exits 5G handset market as Qualcomm and Apple make peace
In a surprise move, Apple and Qualcomm finally agreed to end their long-term beef, and sign a six-year license agreement deal. Apple will also pay an undisclosed amount to the chipmaker as part of the settlement. дальше »
2019-4-17 11:44 | |
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Watch a team of Boston Dynamics robots pull a truck like champs
Boston Dynamics‘ robot, Spotmini, can already dance to songs and open doors. But the company isn’t done showing off cool tricks. In a newly released video, you can see 10 Spotpower bots – a beefed-up variant of Spotmini – teaming up to pull a truck across the road (with 1-degree inclination) with ease. дальше »
2019-4-17 09:32 | |
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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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Oxford philosopher’s newest hypothesis predicts the rise of super villains
Oxford philosopher and founding director of the Future of Humanity Institute Nick Bostrom‘s latest research paper seems to indicate our species could be on a collision course with a technology-fueled super villain. дальше »
2019-4-17 02:37 | |
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Assassin’s Creed Unity’s replica of Notre-Dame could help recreate the real thing
Notre-Dame de Paris may have been damaged by yesterday’s fire, but the French government is determined to rebuild her. It may have a resource from an unexpected source: none other than the quasi-historical stab-athon, Assassin’s Creed Unity. дальше »
2019-4-17 02:27 | |
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My family’s happier since we traded movie night for video games
If there’s two things even the closest of families can have a hard time agreeing on, they’re where to eat and what to watch. I can’t help you with the first one. But my family solved the movie night problem by ditching the whole concept and replacing it with video games. дальше »
2019-4-17 00:57 | |
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Logitech’s new Harmony Express is a universal remote powered by Alexa
Universal remotes can be a godsend if you have a myriad of individual controls for different devices. Logitech has long made some of the most popular universal remotes with its Harmony family of products, but the new Harmony Express adds a decidedly 2019 feature: Alexa. дальше »
2019-4-17 00:44 | |
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Twitter users trolled Jack Dorsey so hard they had to shut off the screen during his TED Talk
Ted Talk organizers today hosted a conversation with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey. The conversation went mostly as planned. It centered on opportunities and challenges faced by the platform, and what it was doing to address them. дальше »
2019-4-16 23:23 | |
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F-Secure report highlights the woeful state of insecurity in the energy industry
It is the most important industry in the world. Energy. We need it. Without it, nothing works. Without the oil producers and refiners, there’s no petrol to fuel our cars. Without power plans and the supporting infrastructure, there’s no electricity to keep the lights on. дальше »
2019-4-16 22:50 | |
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Sony reveals the PS5 will come with an SSD and PS4 compatibility
So it begins: after months of rumors and speculation, the first details of the next-generation PlayStation console have finally come to light. In addition to the predictable nuts-and-bolts updates, we have new information on the most desirable upgrades, namely that the new console will be fully backwards compatible. дальше »
2019-4-16 22:26 | |
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MIT scientist’s ‘Simulation Hypothesis’ makes compelling case for The Matrix
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Are angels really AIs sent to monitor us on behalf of the programmers responsible for our creation? MIT computer scientist Rizwan Virk tackles these mind-boggling questions and many more in his new book ‘Simulation Hypothesis. дальше »
2019-4-16 21:34 | |
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Microsoft’s Surface team is reportedly making an AirPods competitor
It was just last October that Microsoft released the Surface Headphones, its first real foray into headphones. It turns out the company might not be stopping there. Microsoft is reportedly planning on building its own “true wireless” headphones in the vein of Apple’s AirPods. дальше »
2019-4-16 20:56 | |
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TNW2019 Daily: Have you heard who’s speaking?
Are you getting ready for TNW2019? With only 23 days to go, it’s a great time to check out the lineup and the official schedule, to find out which speakers you won’t want to miss. Look who’s talking We have a stellar lineup of experts speaking at TNW Conference. дальше »
2019-4-16 18:09 | |
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Behind the scenes: Electrum hackers steal $4M with Bitcoin phishing attacks
Electrum Bitcoin wallet users have lost 771 BTC (approximately $4 million) since late December 2018, in an ongoing series of targeted phishing attacks. According to research released by Malwarebytes Labs, fraudsters were able to trick unsuspecting users into downloading a malicious version of the wallet by exploiting a weakness in the software. дальше »
2019-4-16 18:02 | |
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Sirin Labs cuts 25% of its workforce as CEO faces $50M lawsuit
Bitcoin‘s price might have risen lately, but blockchain startups are still reeling from the bite of the bear market. Sirin Labs, the firm behind the “world’s first blockchain phone” has confirmed 25 percent of its workforce has been let go. дальше »
2019-4-16 17:41 | |
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Find your dream job at TNW2019
Job fairs are an effective way of getting your name out there and finding your next career challenge. But more often than not, it can feel a bit stiff or boring. At TNW2019, we’re shaking things up with the House of Talent, where you can sign up now to get a free expo ticket to our conference and find your dream job in a relaxed setting. дальше »
2019-4-16 17:36 | |
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eToro launches new ‘pro’ cryptocurrency exchange – and 8 stablecoins
In an announcement today, eToroX – the specialized blockchain division of social trading platform eToro – revealed it is launching a new cryptocurrency-only exchange desk for pro traders. The new platform will support trading in six cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, Ripple, and Dash. дальше »
2019-4-16 15:59 | |
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CHEAP: This beefy JBL Link smart speaker is now HALF PRICE OMFG
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Say hello, everyone, to the JBL Link 500. This is a voice-activated smart speaker with a big sound. Oh, and it’s currently HALF PRICE, meaning you can pick one up for the low, low cost of $199. дальше »
2019-4-16 15:20 | |
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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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Bitcoin scammers foiled by victims who simply hung up on them
Bitcoin fraudsters have actually failed for once! Hawaiian Electric customers have successfully been ignoring a “robocall” scam requesting they pay a Bitcoin amount in exchange for keeping their electricity supply running, hah! According to Hawaiian Electric, of the more than 70 scam calls reported, none of the customers paid out any money – an encouraging sign that customers are simply ignoring the scammers. дальше »
2019-4-16 13:31 | |
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Markets respond to Binance dumping BitcoinSV by dumping even harder
Binance confirmed it will delist controversial cryptocurrency Bitcoin Satoshi Vision (BitcoinSV) less than one day ago, but the move has already inspired other services to follow suit. BitcoinSV’s price suddenly sank more than 7 percent following the announcement, from over $70 to below $65. дальше »
2019-4-16 13:03 | |
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India asks Google and Apple to ban TikTok — because ‘porn’
A few weeks after an Indian High Court asked the country’s government to ban TikTok, the authorities have asked Apple and Google to remove the app from their stores. The high court had accused the 15-second video making app of allegedly ‘encouraging pornography. дальше »
2019-4-16 12:02 | |
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Big tech’s ‘ethical guidelines’ are no substitute for real regulation
Data ethics is now a cause centire cohort of expert data ethicists have magically materialized. Why this sudden interest in data ethics? What is data ethics? Whose interests are the guidelines designed to serve? To understand what is going on, it’s necessary to take a step back and look at how the information landscape has unfolded.… This story continues at The Next Web дальше »
2019-4-16 11:25 | |
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Google will reveal a new Pixel product on May 7
After several leaks detailing Google’s upcoming mid-range phones over the past couple of months, we might finally see the Pixel 3a, and the Pixel 3a XL in a matter of weeks. Google just announced that it’ll hold a briefing on May 7 (May 8 for some parts in the world), and it’s almost certainly about the company’s new handsets. дальше »
2019-4-16 09:11 | |
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The FDA just approved a diet pill that makes you feel full faster
There’s no magic pill for weight loss, except this one, maybe. Gelesis, a Boston biotech company, announced today that it had received clearance from the FDA to market what could account to a magic bullet solution to the growing obesity epidemic in America. дальше »
2019-4-16 03:57 | |
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Notre Dame fire sparks Twitter conspiracy theories
Various commenters on Twitter are using the burning of the beautiful, historic Notre Dame cathedral to further a number of absurd conspiracy theories, ranging from an Anti-Christian arsonist to… actually, that’s the worst of them so far. дальше »
2019-4-16 03:11 | |
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Autumn is coming: Expert says hype cycle will give way to ‘rich harvest’ of useful AI
Winter isn’t coming. At least not for the world of artificial intelligence. Jeff Bigham, program director of the Human-computer Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon, believes we’ll soon reap the bounties of an AI autumn instead. дальше »
2019-4-16 01:54 | |
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EA swears Jedi: Fallen Order won’t have multiplayer or microtransactions, ever
After dangling little more than a title before us for months, EA and Respawn Entertainment finally revealed more about their new Star Wars game, Jedi: Fallen Order over the weekend. What they revealed almost says more about the publishers than it does about the game — namely, that the lack of typical “EA-ish” elements means Electronic Arts may have finally let years of fan complaints sink into its skin. дальше »
2019-4-16 22:14 | |
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How to activate Facebook Messenger’s new dark mode, no emoji required
In March, Facebook teased Messenger’s long-awaited dark mode. Users could unlock the feature by simply sending a crescent moon emoji to one of their friends. And now, after a month of public experimentation, the feature is receiving a wide release and can be unlocked simply by activating a toggle. дальше »
2019-4-16 20:49 | |
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Researchers create 3D print of heart using harvested human tissue
Researchers at Tel Aviv University today unveiled a world’s first – a 3D print of a heart constructed from harvested human tissue and vessels. This technology, although in its formative stages, could potentially one day provide relief for patients whose lives are determined by the fickle whims of organ transplant lists. дальше »
2019-4-16 19:45 | |
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Top UK dietitian weighs in on Jack Dorsey’s bizarre diet (it’s risky!)
Jack Dorsey is a polarizing figure. Usually, the criticism is centered on how he runs Twitter. Last week, however, was different. Attention shifted from the usual fare – the ever-pervasive issues of the alt-right and harassment — to a completely different matter: Dorsey’s unusual diet. дальше »
2019-4-15 18:23 | |
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TNW2019 Daily: The latest headlines
With only 24 days left to go until TNW Conference, our tech festival in Amsterdam, we’re announcing updates every day. In case you don’t follow us on Twitter to hear the latest news, I’ve rounded up the biggest highlights of the past week! What’s the 411? We announced Guy Kawasaki, Apple’s original marketer in the ’80s, as the opening keynote for TNW2019! Check out the schedule to learn more Looking for your dream job? The House of Talent is your chance to get exclusive 1-1 meetings with the top digital brands, including Booking. дальше »
2019-4-15 18:19 | |
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These phones give you the most battery life per dollar
Phones have improved in pretty much every way over the past 20 years. Well, apart from in one area: battery life. Yep, the days when you could expect your phone to last you a week without a full charge are long gone. дальше »
2019-4-15 17:59 | |
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BitcoinSV delisted by Binance amid Craig Wright controversy
Binance has announced it will delist controversial cryptocurrency Bitcoin Satoshi Vision (BitcoinSV). The confirmation came via a blog post, in which it detailed its processes for ensuring projects meet its “high level of standards”. дальше »
2019-4-15 17:54 | |
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Hackers tweet Bitcoin nonsense and racism via Sweden’s top political party
Hackers have defaced the Twitter account of Sweden’s governing party with hate speech and declared they would replace the Swedish krona with Bitcoin. The strange tweets began early this morning, when the “Socialdemokraterna” account reportedly changed its name to “Bitcoindemokraterna,” and promised its leader’s would resign, confirmed Expressen. дальше »
2019-4-15 16:30 | |
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Video: We forced the R2D2 builders association to reveal its raison d’etre
This video is part of our series on Lille’s Maker Faire. To stay up-to-date on releases (and to find out more), check out our master post here. Despite science’s continual advances, there are mysteries we’ve still never solved. дальше »
2019-4-15 16:27 | |
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Jumbo is an iPhone app that clears your old tweets and Google searches
There’s an insane amount of news every day about social networks screwing up and compromising user data. So, it’s advisable that you keep your privacy settings in check to avoid giving away any information unintentionally. дальше »
2019-4-15 16:15 | |
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How tech giants can strangle transformative tech at birth — and how to stop them
Google is digesting its third whopping antitrust penalty from the European Commission, having been fined he EU’s competition commissioner, said this “denied other companies the possibility to compete on the merits and to innovate – and consumers the benefits of competition”. дальше »
2019-4-15 15:46 | |
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2/3 of EU states voted for atrocious Copyright Reform — now all will have to adopt it
The absolute final vote on the incredibly controversial Copyright Reform was held today, with 19 EU member states voting in favor of making it EU law. Despite the Netherlands, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland, Finland, and Sweden voting against the Copyright Reform — and Estonia, Belgium, and Slovenia abstaining — it’ll now be mandatory for all EU countries to implement the law at a national level. дальше »
2019-4-15 13:16 | |
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