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CHEAP: Our beloved UE BOOM 3 now has TOO MUCH DISCOUNT
Welcome to CHEAP, our brand-new series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! If there’s one thing I love, it’s portable Bluetooth speakers. So, when I found out that the Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 is selling for its lowest ever price ($119. дальше »
2019-3-23 15:00 | |
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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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Dyson’s V11 vacuum automatically changes its suction power to last longer
Last year, Dyson promised it would no longer develop corded vacuums, because, well, cords are annoying. But battery life is limited. When I reviewed the V10 last year, I had to constantly think about which power setting to use – do I want more suction or longer runtime? Dyson’s new V11 Torque Drive makes that a concern of the past. дальше »
2019-3-23 01:01 | |
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You can now play scratchcards with Bitcoin, thanks to the Lightning Network
The Lightning Network is where all the weird and wonderful use cases of Bitcoin micro-payments come to life. You can order a Coke, feed chickens, dispense candy, and even play roulette or Pokf Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-3-23 19:30 | |
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Two months on, the Honor View 20 is still one of the best mid-range phones you can buy
Late last year, I flew to Hong Kong to see the the launch of the Honor View 20 first hand. This phone was notable for three reasons. Firstly, it was the second commercially available phone to ship with a 48MP rear camera. дальше »
2019-3-23 19:21 | |
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PSA: MetaMask reveals your Ethereum address to sites you visit, here’s how to hide it
There’s a setting that popular Ethereum service MetaMask doesn’t enable by default, and its putting users‘ privacy at risk. MetaMask works as a gateway to decentralized apps (dapps) running on Ethereum’s blockchain. дальше »
2019-3-23 19:07 | |
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TNW2019 Daily: Don’t be a stranger
TNW Conference is only 48 days away, and that means we’re about to launch some really cool things. In the countdown to TNW2019, we’ll announce the full schedule, the festival terrain map, and an amazing giveaway – just to name a few. дальше »
2019-3-23 18:19 | |
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GitLab now automatically warns against merging API keys into your codebase
GitLab, the hugely popular devops platform, today announced the introduction of secrets detection with version 11. 9 of the service. This means that should someone inadvertently include an API key or secret in a commit to a shared repository, the service will warn the user. дальше »
2019-3-23 18:06 | |
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A quick guide to understanding blockchain smart contracts
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. ‘Smart contracts’ is a term that gets thrown about quite often in the blockchain world, but there seems to be some confusion about what they are – and how they work. дальше »
2019-3-23 17:50 | |
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Find the perfect gift for your mum with TNW’s Mother’s Day guide
Consider yourself warned, dear reader. There’s just nine days left until UK Mother’s Day. Nine. Days. And you thought the countdown to Brexit was scary. If this news has caused your blood pressure to plummet and beads of sweat to accumulate on your forehead, don’t worry. дальше »
2019-3-22 16:25 | |
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To stay relevant in the 5G era, telcos will need to step up their IoT game
We are now in the early stages of another pivotal moment in technological evolution and paradigm shift. With artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and augmented reality transitioning from buzz words to the backbone of developed economies, wireless connectivity enabled by 5G , a new standard for wireless telecommunications, will be the catalyst for unlocking the new technologies’ full potential and is expected to have a major impact on every industry, from media and entertainment to transportation to telemedicine. дальше »
2019-3-22 16:19 | |
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CHEAP: At $185, this Samsung Chromebook 3 is more than half off
It’s always nice when something a bit overpriced becomes… well… cheap. Take the Samsung Chromebook 3, for example. Would I pay $399 for this? Absolutely not. But drop that price down to $185, and I’ll start throwing wads of cash in your face so fast, you’ll think you’ve got a new job as an exotic dancer. дальше »
2019-3-22 15:47 | |
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PUBG Mobile is testing a 6-hour per day limit in India
Tencent’s popular battle royale game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) is under fire in India after reportedly causing deaths in multiple instances. Some Indian cities have banned the game for a certain period, and several people are asking the government to outlaw it. дальше »
2019-3-22 15:39 | |
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WeChat Pay to reportedly take on Google Pay and Paytm in India later this year
Chinese tech giant Tencent is looking to enter India‘s payment market with a UPI-based (Unified Payments Interface) WeChat Pay app, according to Entrackr. The report notes Tencent execs met with the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) three weeks ago to discuss obtaining a license, with plans to launch the service in May or June. дальше »
2019-3-22 14:11 | |
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4,000 art auction houses are putting their sales records on the blockchain
A recent merger between a blockchain-based art registry and an international auction house sales database will see sales records from over 4,000 auction houses put on the blockchain. The art registry, Artory, has purchased Auction Club, a currently privatized database that contains information from over 4,000 international auction house sales, the Art Newspaper reports. дальше »
2019-3-22 14:10 | |
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Alleged Russian boss of Bitcoin ‘money-laundering scheme’ wants to go home
Alexander Vinnik, the alleged operator of troubled cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e (who is wanted in several countries for his potential involvement in a Bitcoin fraud case) has lodged an appeal for extradition to his native Russia. дальше »
2019-3-22 14:01 | |
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CHEAP: You can now get Anker’s Soundcore Liberty Neo wireless buds for just $50
We’ve been fans of Anker’s Soundcore wireless buds, ever since they were called “Zolo. ” Remember that? As we’ve seen over the years with the Liberty and Liberty Lite buds, they offer a beautifully bassy experience, paired with great build quality and amazing battery life. дальше »
2019-3-22 13:16 | |
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Netflix’ $4 mobile-only subscriptions could bolster its growth in India
In a bid to grow its audience in India, Netflix is trialing cheaper subscriptions that allow access to its streaming video service only on mobile devices, reports The Economic Times. The plan, which costs Rs. дальше »
2019-3-22 12:24 | |
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How to watch the Indian Premier League 2019 cricket tournament online
The 12th edition of arguably one of the biggest cricket tournaments of the world – the Indian Premier League (IPL) – is kicking off tomorrow. Last year, more than 200 million people streamed the tournament online through Hotstar, an India-based streaming service owned by Star TV Network. дальше »
2019-3-22 11:54 | |
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Facebook’s reportedly been storing millions of user passwords in plain text since 2012
Last night, Facebook revealed that it found a flaw in January in its systems that stored user passwords in plain text, which meant that anyone who had access to them could read those passwords without having to decrypt them. дальше »
2019-3-22 09:05 | |
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Bitcoin Twitter Loves Andrew Yang: Presidential Campaign #YangGang2020 #YangBucks Blockchain Mix
Bitcoin Twitter Loves Andrew Yang, Here’s Why There is a lot of hype building up around the U. S. presidential election of 2020. The Trump government continues to be controversial, so a lot of people are eager to know who has the potential to replace the current president. The Next Web’s Hard Fork has recently […] дальше »
2019-3-22 03:27 | |
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YouTube’s ‘child safe’ app is crawling with videos advocating suicide, murder, and sexual exploitation
For nearly five minutes, the cartoon is predictable. Colorful characters with child-like voices act out the types of scenarios capable of reversing even the wildest tantrums, turning screaming toddlers into tiny, submissive humans. дальше »
2019-3-22 02:49 | |
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This plotless game set in a Russian apartment fills me with lovely existential despair
Shakespeare had it right: “A sad tale’s best for winter. ” If you’ve ever wanted to experience the cold, existential despair of being bored and alone on a winter night, a game that fills that niche recently appeared on Steam — a strange little experience titled “It’s Winter. дальше »
2019-3-22 00:45 | |
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Bitcoin scammer boasts $760,000 payday through dark web domain squatting
A scammer is claiming to have made 200 BTC ($760,000) through ‘typosquatting’ criminal dark web sites on the Tor network, over the past four years. Typosquatting is a form of cybersquatting – basically sitting on websites under someone else’s brand – that specifically targets users who incorrectly type a website address into their web browser to lead them to a spoof site. дальше »
2019-3-21 20:45 | |
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Here’s how much ‘Bitcoin Twitter’ loves presidential candidate Andrew Yang
The hype surrounding the US presidential election in 2020 is growing palpable, and one candidate, Andrew Yang, is getting significant attention from the cryptocurrency community. Yang, of the Democratic Party, is absolutely the favorite of internet memelords, but he isn’t the only one appealing to the blockchain crowd. дальше »
2019-3-21 20:13 | |
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Steam vulnerability exposed users to account hijacking and malware
A vulnerability in Valve‘s Steam platform made it possible for malicious actors to take over user accounts, pilfer their items, and even infect their systems with additional malware. The security kink resided in Steam‘s server browser functionality – which lets players look up severs for a number of games (including hit titles like CS:GO, Half-Life 2, and Team Fortress 2) – according to a HackerOne vulnerability disclosure made public on March 15. дальше »
2019-3-21 19:42 | |
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Switzerland inches closer to cryptocurrency regulation
Switzerland is getting closer to regulating cryptocurrencies. The Swiss Federal Assembly, the body tasked with handling government legislation in the country, yesterday approved a motion requesting the Federal Council regulate cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-3-21 18:54 | |
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Brexit is a mess, but UK startups may find refuge in Estonia’s e-Residency
I’m not going to try to explain Brexit or where it’s headed, because it’ll be outdated before the day is out. It’s a mess no matter what your stance is, and it’s shrouded in uncertainty. What is clear is that everyone needs to prepare for the worst case scenario. дальше »
2019-3-21 18:24 | |
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CHEAP: Fast, get 42% off this 6TB (!) Western Digital external HDD
Welcome to Thursday’s edition of CHEAP, where I’m doing whorage for some storage. I’m getting psyched for some gigabytes. We’re having some pageantry for capacity. I’m… Actually, that’s all I’ve got. дальше »
2019-3-21 17:56 | |
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Cryptocurrency scammer pleads guilty in $4M fraud case
AriseBank CEO Jared Rice, who faced 120 years in prison for defrauding investors of $4 million in a cryptocurrency scam, has pleaded guilty. The cryptopreneur plead guilty yesterday morning after standing in front of judges in Texas, local outlet Dallas News reports. дальше »
2019-3-21 17:54 | |
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Here’s the difference between ICOs and IEOs
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. People have been hailing security token offerings (STO) as the next initial coin offering (ICO), but there is momentum growing for a new type of blockchain-based fundraising. дальше »
2019-3-21 17:01 | |
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Mt. Gox readies to pay back creditors five years after hack
Troubled cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox is finally inching closer to settling its debt with creditors, some five years after it was hacked. According to new documents published by Mt. Gox‘s trustee Nobuaki Kobayashi (aka Tokyo Whale, as he’s known in cryptocurrency circles), a decision has been made with regards to creditor’s claims – they’ve been approved or disapproved – and the Tokyo District Court has been notified. дальше »
2019-3-21 15:32 | |
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This app collects wallpapers designed to hide Samsung Galaxy S10’s camera
The hole-punch on the new Samsung Galaxy S10 lineup might not be as obnoxious as a notch. But, in case you wanted to hide it anyway, there’s now an app that collects creative wallpapers designed to camouflage the phone‘s camera cutout. дальше »
2019-3-21 14:52 | |
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After Google, Walmart is reportedly building a game streaming service
USgamer reports that retail giant Walmart is working on a game streaming service, hopping on the now-heavily-burdened bandwagon that includes Google, Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and Sony. That’s from the media outlet’s sources, which say that the company has been in talks with game developers and publishers about it over the past few months. дальше »
2019-3-21 14:38 | |
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PSA: Don’t use this fake Wasabi wallet to ‘store’ your Bitcoin
Watch out! Wasabi, the popular anonymizing Bitcoin wallet, has been been duped in an apparent bid to steal your Bitcoin — and the ruse comes complete with an entirely phony website. Wasabi’s co-founder, nopara73, shared the discovery this morning: “The first malware that pretends to be Wasabi […]. дальше »
2019-3-21 14:34 | |
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Here’s why you’re having issues with Reddit and Wikipedia in the EU
Redditors and Wikipedians (is that the correct term?) in the EU might have a hard time using their favorite websites today. The reason is the EU‘s upcoming Copyright Reform, which will be put to a vote on March 26. дальше »
2019-3-21 13:44 | |
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Introducing TQ South: TNW’s second Amsterdam space for tech companies
While we’re all still beaming after our recent announcement that the Financial Times acquired a majority stake in TNW, it turns out we’ve got more big news to reveal. Today, I’m thrilled to share that we’re opening a second TQ in Amsterdam South — a brand-new home dedicated to helping tech companies grow. дальше »
2019-3-21 13:08 | |
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Facebook is hiring a lead for its blockchain counsel
It seems Facebook isn’t content with its 50-strong team dedicated to building its proprietary cryptocurrency, as it’s now looking to hire someone for its blockchain counsel. The social media giant is looking for a “lead commercial counsel, Blockchain” based at their Menlo Park, California headquarters. дальше »
2019-3-21 12:51 | |
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Google’s AI-powered Doodle to celebrate Bach’s birthday is its best ever
Over the years, Google has consistently created beautiful ‘doodles’ – creative takes on its logo that show up on its homepage – to commemorate festivals, holidays, and significant events in history. дальше »
2019-3-21 10:20 | |
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‘Flat Earthers’ are embarking on a bizarre journey to Antarctica to prove that YouTube makes you stupid
A group of Flat Earthers are prepared to set sail on a bizarre journey to the Antarctic to prove, once and for all, that we’re living a lie. The group, spear-headed by the intellectuals over at the Flat Earth International Conference — the same group that believes NASA is run by conspirators hell-bent on perpetuating the myth of a spherical Earth — plan to set sail early next year. дальше »
2019-3-21 04:59 | |
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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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Futuristic hover bike promises 15,000 foot climbs and 150 MPH top speed (and you can pre-order it now)
Earlier this month, JetPack Aviation threw down the gauntlet, offering up its futuristic hover bike, dubbed the Speeder, for pre-order. It promised delivery next year. The hovercraft features four turbojet engines capable of 750 pound-feet of thrust, an on-board vehicle stability system, touchscreen navigation, and a 360-degree automatic collision avoidance system. дальше »
2019-3-21 00:39 | |
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Snapchat is getting into games — here’s what we’d like to see
Snapchat is getting into the game, literally. Rumor has it an in-app gaming platform, along with a handful of games, are coming to the social network. While we don’t yet know which titles Snap has snapped up, there are some games that we think will work best within the app — and a few things it should avoid. дальше »
2019-3-21 23:28 | |
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Amazon has a new cheap Kindle, but the Paperwhite is still a better deal
Amazon today updated its entry-level Kindle, making it at once a bit more useful and a bit more expensive – the starting price has gone from $79. 99 to $89. 99 . It’s a welcome update, but you should probably buy the Kindle Paperwhite instead. дальше »
2019-3-21 22:34 | |
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Cryptocurrency platform Augur can’t fix ‘invalid market’ scam without huge update
Decentralized betting protocol Augur is dealing with a situation: fraudsters can illegitimately profit by gaming the system, and there’s not much its devs can do about it (for now). Augur co-founder Joey Krug recently addressed community concerns about scammers taking over the platform. дальше »
2019-3-21 21:56 | |
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Huawei is putting blockchain into the stratosphere
At its 2019 “Cloud Summit” industry conference in Hong Kong, Huawei unveiled a new blockchain-based cloud service. Huawei Cloud now offers blockchain oriented services designed to help Hong Kong-based businesses make use of the decentralized platform’s typical characteristics. дальше »
2019-3-21 21:37 | |
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Cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia resumes trading months after debilitating hack
Cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia has resumed trading following a debilitating hack in mid-January. The New Zealand-based company said on Twitter today that it had resumed trading “on 40 trade pairs […] quantified as secure,” adding that it would continue to expand its offering as more coins were cleared. дальше »
2019-3-20 20:10 | |
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Disney resurrects Lucasfilm Games for a mysterious Star Wars project
Disney appears to be reviving Lucasfilms Games on the sly, hiring people to work on “interactive products. ” The job postings are vague, but we can surmise Disney might be making a new Star Wars game. дальше »
2019-3-20 19:51 | |
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