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Inside North Korea’s evil masterplan to siphon Southeast Asia’s cryptocurrency
North Korea might be posturing to attack Southeast Area’s growing cryptocurrency sector, and experts say it demands international response to reduce the threat. British defense think-tank Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) has warned countries like Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam could soon become targets of state-sponsored hackers intent on skirting international economic sanctions, CNBC reports. дальше »
2019-4-15 12:56 | |
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Moonday Morning: IMF builds its own cryptocurrency ‘for learning,’ and more
Welcome to another Monday and with that, another Moonday Morning – where we take a look at the weekend’s top blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Here’s Hard Fork’s selection of last weekend’s top stories: 1. дальше »
2019-4-15 12:40 | |
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How China’s new highway for self-driving cars will boost its AV ambitions
China has its eyes set on making self-driving cars mainstream. In order to boost its position as a leader in this sector, the country is building a 100 km long highway with dedicated lanes for autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles (AVs). дальше »
2019-4-15 12:10 | |
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Dota 2 players can sign up to compete against OpenAI’s champion-crushing bots this week
Over the past few years, artificial intelligence research firm OpenAI has been hard at work training its bots to play a range of games like Chess, Go, and more complex ones like Dota 2. It’s gotten awfully good at all of them, and if you’ve got MOBA chops, you can now test your skills against its AI system in a round of Dota 2. дальше »
2019-4-15 10:48 | |
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CHEAP: Protect your family with Ring’s 15-piece home security kit for just $300
Not long ago, getting your hands on a decent automated home security system was an almost impossible task – at least for those who didn’t have a few thousand dollars to burn. Things are different now, and you can pick up a sophisticated home protection system for just a few hundred dollars. дальше »
2019-4-15 23:06 | |
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4 scenarios where hiring an offsite dev team makes sense
What is the biggest problem of every Silicon Valley startup founder? Finding developers. What is the average annual salary for a senior engineer in Silicon Valley? Well, it is over $100K, which is pretty expensive for any young, yet promising company. дальше »
2019-4-14 22:30 | |
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Game developers help NASA imagine what life in space will look like
NASA spent much of the 20th century commissioning painters and illustrators to imagine the future of space exploration. When Jeff Norris, the head of Mission Operations Innovation at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL), wanted a way to inspire a new generation of potential engineers, scientists, and astronauts, he turned to a modern alternative to those artists: a games developer. дальше »
2019-4-14 16:38 | |
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6 things you should do to protect yourself from hackers (but probably won’t)
Hackers are glorified on television for the sake of entertainment value, making a spectacle out of coding activity and what it actually takes to break through a firewall. Sure, hackers on TV are pretty impressive (Hello, Mr. дальше »
2019-4-14 16:30 | |
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The best use of body hacking might be in hospitals
Reminders of the fragility of our bodies are unavoidable. You just have to hope that your next injury won’t be too painful or long-lasting. My most recent started in 2014, with knee pain. It felt like a little electric shock to the outside of the knee joint. дальше »
2019-4-14 13:00 | |
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Conversations with customers are an untapped data goldmine for businesses
The rapid rise of the customer data platform suggests brands understand more than ever that customer experience is the new battleground for business. According to Walker, a CX consulting firm, 2020 will be the year customer experience surpasses price and even product as the key competitive differentiator. дальше »
2019-4-14 10:30 | |
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Study: Women founders face challenges, but investor bias isn’t one
It’s recently been confirmed that female-led startup companies get just 10 percent of venture capital investment. And according to the report, it’s not just female leadership that puts investors off, it’s the mere presence of a woman — the report states that having a woman on the pitch team means you will get just a tenth of funding compared to those without. дальше »
2019-4-14 22:30 | |
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CHEAP: 29% off Harman/Kardon’s Onyx Studio 4 speaker, just for you
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! If not just straight-up ugly, a lot of Bluetooth speakers are, well, instantly forgettable. But you know one that isn’t? Yep, that’s right: the Harman/Kardon Onyx Studio 4. дальше »
2019-4-13 15:00 | |
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Smart cities are an AI-powered dystopia that’s already happening
Separating the futuristic from the dystopian in the minds of the general public can be a challenge, particularly when trying to conceptualize a diverse technology such as AI recognition. In today’s markets, a tangible example can be seen in consumer products such as the iPhone XS, with its Face ID facial-recognition unlocking. дальше »
2019-4-13 12:31 | |
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NASA is paying SpaceX $69M to crash a rocket into an asteroid
NASA today awarded SpaceX a $69 million contract to redirect an asteroid off its intended path. The mission, called the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), uses a technique known as a kinetic impactor. дальше »
2019-4-13 03:21 | |
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Voice actor lets it slip that Horizon Zero Dawn sequel is in the works
For those of you who loved 2017’s awesome post-apocalyptic role-playing robot-riding extravaganza Horizon Zero Dawn, actress Janina Gavankar just confirmed that a sequel is in the works. We don’t know any more as yet, but I know I want it now. дальше »
2019-4-13 02:12 | |
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Highly Recommended: Rockstar Games’ immersive worlds are a stoner’s delight
Highly Recommended is our new series talking about the experience of safely engaging with tech-based entertainment and gadgets while “high. ” We hope our frank, open approach to this subject matter will aid in the fight to normalize the legal use of cannabis for recreational and medicinal purposes. дальше »
2019-4-13 00:03 | |
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CHEAP: Get $20 off Anker’s noise-cancelling neckband earbuds
It was only a few years ago that Anker started making premium audio gear, through its Soundcore sub-brand. Even though it doesn’t exactly have much of a historical pedigree, it’s managed to impress through worthwhile products like the Soundcore Space NC. дальше »
2019-4-13 23:15 | |
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Sony is automatically changing offensive PlayStation usernames
Earlier this week, Sony finally rolled out the name change option for PlayStation Network users. And gamers who are rushing to change the problematic name they once thought was funny might discover that Sony’s taking the liberty of doing it for them. дальше »
2019-4-13 21:42 | |
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Umm, how did a fly get into this ‘weather-sealed’ camera lens?
Weather-sealed camera lenses let you shoot in the rain, in the snow, at the beach, in a desert, and all sorts of situations that might otherwise make you think twice about bringing your gear. They’re sealed against the elements, so though it’s not uncommon to find some specs of dust here and there, that’s usually as bad as it gets… which is why I’d really like to know: how did a whole fly get into one? Roger Cicala from the aptly named Lensrentals. дальше »
2019-4-12 21:19 | |
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Samsung Galaxy Fold: You can now pre-order your pre-order (not a typo)
Samsung’s biggest announcement of the year wasn’t the S10, but the Galaxy Fold. Despite the astronomical $1,980 price, early adopters will surely be lining in time for the April 26 release date. дальше »
2019-4-12 18:29 | |
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TNW2019 Daily: Here’s how to get the most out of TNW Conference
With less than four weeks until TNW2019, there are plenty of giveaways, competitions, and programs for you to join. Whether you’ve already got your ticket or are still looking for the best deal, I’m sharing them all. дальше »
2019-4-12 18:17 | |
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The internet’s idiots are already trying to discredit Katie Bouman’s historic accomplishments
In years to come, April 10 will be remembered as a historic day for humankind, science, and women in STEM. On this day, the first ever image of a celestial phenomenon was published — a black hole — largely thanks to the algorithms created by Katie Bouman. дальше »
2019-4-12 16:14 | |
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Romanian duo convicted in US for using cryptocurrency malware-mining to steal millions
Two Romanian residents have been convicted of infecting over 400,000 individual computers with malware in order to mine cryptocurrency and steal victims’ data to sell on the dark web. Bogdan Nicolescu, 36, and Radu Miclaus, 37, were convicted by a US jury following a 12-day trial of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit service marks, aggravated identity theft, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and 12 counts each of wire fraud. дальше »
2019-4-12 15:31 | |
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Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant are changing how we interact with the world by doing it for us
Innovation shapes our daily experiences, offering us the chance to seize the convenience offered by modern technology. Since the advent of smart speakers and voice-enabled digital assistants, voice-user interface (VUI) technology has experienced an explosion in popularity among consumers and developers alike. дальше »
2019-4-12 15:11 | |
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How to stop people from adding you to WhatsApp groups
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. A few weeks ago WhatsApp announced a feature that lets you stop others from adding you to group conversations without your consent. дальше »
2019-4-12 13:20 | |
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Ancient whales had four legs, and split their time between land and sea
Whales belong in the ocean, right? That may be true today, but cetaceans (whales, dolphins, porpoises) actually descended from four legged mammals that once lived on land. New research published in Current Biology reports the discovery in Peru of an entirely new species of ancestral whale that straddled land and sea, providing insight into the weird evolutionary journey of our mammalian friends. дальше »
2019-4-12 12:05 | |
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Facebook may soon let you chat with friends on mobile without Messenger
Five years ago, Facebook began encouraging users to use its standalone Messenger app to chat with their contacts, instead of using the built-in feature in the social network’s mobile apps. It appears that it’s now looking to bring messaging back to the primary Facebook app experience – which indicates a change in strategy for keeping users engaged on the platform App researcher Jane Manchun Wong tweeted a screenshot of a Facebook feature in the works, which shows a new tab for messaging people right within the social network’s app. дальше »
2019-4-12 10:48 | |
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Growing up in the Soviet Union made me fear the EU Copyright Reform
Just 30 years ago, if you wanted to publish something in Soviet Lithuania, it meant clearing the censor first. Articles, books, films, music — everything was censored. Even school essays could get you in trouble. дальше »
2019-4-12 10:30 | |
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Baseball stat heads tracked 4M pitches to prove that umpires really are blind
It’s been less than a month since Opening Day. The 2019 Major League Baseball (MLB), like more than a century of professional baseball seasons before it, has already seen its share of controversial calls by the game’s most hated employees: umpires. дальше »
2019-4-12 04:29 | |
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YouTube’s plan to reward ‘quality’ content has some problems
After a turbulent year, YouTube is allegedly doing some damage control with its advertisers. According to a report from Bloomberg, the company is looking for a way to reward constructive and quality content. дальше »
2019-4-12 02:50 | |
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How this fintech company got Russia’s first banking license in 4 years
The Russian Federation doesn’t exactly scream friendliness when it comes to financial innovation, but appears to be making an exception for a company called Bank 131. At a time when Russia is taking away banking licenses, this fintech business is the first to receive a license in four years. дальше »
2019-4-12 02:13 | |
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Here’s why Israel’s first moon landing ended in an awesome crash
Israel‘s first attempt at landing an unmanned spacecraft on the Moon today ended in a hard landing after an engine failure caused it to miss its descent window. While it’s unfortunate the craft’s journey ended abruptly, the mission should be lauded as a total success. дальше »
2019-4-12 01:34 | |
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Hallelujah! Google Assistant finally has access to your G Suite calendar
Google yesterday announced Calendar support via Google Assistant for G Suite customers at its Google Next event. This means employees and students using G Suite accounts will finally be able to edit, update, and check their Calendar using Assistant. дальше »
2019-4-12 23:25 | |
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Activision knows when its employees are having sex
The Washington Post this week reported Activision Blizzard has been using various apps to track its employees’ health data — including their pregnancies and sexual activity — by receiving anonymized data from health apps the employees are in no way, absolutely not compelled to use. дальше »
2019-4-12 21:49 | |
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Coinbase Pro wiped its Bitcoin to USD market clean, suspended trade for hours
Coinbase Pro has wiped one of its Bitcoin markets clean after an undisclosed issue caused trade to be suspended for hours today. At approximately 6am PDT, Coinbase Pro reported it was investigating issues with its Bitcoin to US dollar market. дальше »
2019-4-11 20:02 | |
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CHEAP: PlayStation Classic for $30? Don’t mind if I do.
When Sony revived the PlayStation Classic, it was regarded by many in the gaming chattering classes as a lazy and transparent attempt to cash in on the retro gaming craze. Overwhelmingly, people’s complaints centered on one key issue: the games. дальше »
2019-4-11 19:55 | |
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TNW2019 Daily: Don’t miss Guy Kawasaki speak at our conference!
With exactly four weeks to go until TNW Conference, we have some very exciting news to share: Guy Kawasaki will deliver TNW2019’s opening keynote on May 9 in Amsterdam! I’ve dedicated today’s entire newsletter to this industry icon. дальше »
2019-4-11 17:46 | |
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Parasites keep impersonating black hole researcher Dr. Katie Bouman on Twitter
Yesterday, the world got to see the first photograph of a black hole. It was a truly historic moment, and it couldn’t have happened without MIT CSAIL researcher Dr. Katie Bouman, who was catapulted overnight into the halls of global celebrity. дальше »
2019-4-11 17:44 | |
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This Twitter account answers video games’ biggest question: Can you pet the dog?
You cannot pet the dogs in Minecraft or Fortnite, but you can pet the dogs in Butterfly Soup. You couldn’t pet the dog in Enter the Gungeon, but now you can following an update. This is the feed of @CanYouPetTheDog, a Twitter account that, well, answers whether you can pet dogs in popular video games, with accompanying video as proof. дальше »
2019-4-11 17:39 | |
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Scientists: Earth might be ripped apart by gravity when the Sun dies
If it weren’t for the sun constantly showering us with energy, there would be no life on Earth. But eventually stars like it run out of fuel, expand into red giants and finally collapse into small, faint objects called white dwarfs. дальше »
2019-4-11 17:35 | |
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US claims Assange helped Manning obtain classified files – here’s the full indictment
It’s been a wild day, not least for Julian Assange, who woke up a political asylum seeker under Ecuador’s protection, and is now sat in a Central London police cell, presumably being grilled by the Met’s finest. дальше »
2019-4-11 17:03 | |
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You don’t really own the digital books and movies you bought online
Microsoft has announced that it will close the books category of its digital store. While other software and apps will still be available via the virtual shop front, and on purchasers’ consoles and devices, the closure of the eBook store takes with it customers’ eBook libraries. дальше »
2019-4-11 16:56 | |
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How voters can learn about candidates for the Indian assembly election
India’s general assembly elections have started today. For those unfamiliar, the voting process is divided into seven phases spread over a month(April 11- May 19). Candidates are contesting 543 seats across the country which will form the government that’ll rule for the next five years. дальше »
2019-4-11 16:12 | |
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Only 2% of companies accept Bitcoin payments, Stack Overflow finds
The vast majority of organizations across the globe are not using blockchain technology, according to Stack Overflow’s annual developer survey. Some 48,175 developers responded to questions about blockchain’s adoption within organizations. дальше »
2019-4-11 16:08 | |
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Erotic feminist film director Erika Lust: Porn, like burgers, shouldn’t be free
Over the last few years, there’s been a rise in feminist porn with more inclusive attitudes about the future of sex positivity, both on- and off-screen. Since the beginning of porn, erotic movies have been predominately made for men, by men, using women as an accessory to masculine sexuality — but Erika Lust, an award-winning Swedish erotic film director, screenwriter, and producer, is working to change the face of the porn industry. дальше »
2019-4-11 15:50 | |
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Wikileaks’ Bitcoin donations spike following Julian Assange’s arrest
Wikileaks has received a boost in donations on its official Bitcoin address shortly after Ecuador withdrew the asylum of its leader Julian Assange, resulting in his immediate arrest. Wikileaks tweeted a link to its donation page moments after news of Assange‘s arrest broke. дальше »
2019-4-11 15:40 | |
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TNW and Randstad launch HR Tech program to boost innovation at work
No matter what industry you work in, no matter what the size of your company, few things are more important than finding and retaining the best available talent. After all, finding new employees can prove quite expensive, while hanging on to your best workers will give your company the foundation it needs for lasting success. дальше »
2019-4-11 15:03 | |
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