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Paradoxically, platforms like Uber and Deliveroo could be good for labor unions
In my research on the platform economy, I’ve seen a trend of trade unions mainly attacking websites like Uber and Deliveroo. However, I’d like to argue that their focus on a hostile approach is a mistake and they need to consider another tactic. дальше »
2019-2-23 10:30 | |
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GPS satellites have a little-known ‘Millennium Bug’ problem of their own
Do you remember the panic surrounding the Millenium Bug? Computer programs, built when storage space was at a premium, would often represent years as two digits. 1998 would appear as 98, and so on. дальше »
2019-2-22 22:48 | |
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Cheap all-display phones are coming to kill the notch
A good few months ago, TNW was utterly mesmerized by the Vivo Nex phone. This all-body handset concealed its selfie camera with an unusual pop-out mechanical mechanism. Although it didn’t make its way to the west, it was an interesting glimpse of what a post-notch future looks like. дальше »
2019-2-22 22:32 | |
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5 things you should know about STOs
Last weekend Hard Fork flew Seattle to attend NEO’s second ever developer conference. Besides getting to see and hear from NEO itself, we got to meet a host of developers that are trying to use the NEO platform to bring their dapps to life. дальше »
2019-2-22 19:09 | |
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This is the GDPR-themed sci-fi short story you’ve been waiting for
The short story here below started as a submission to the Dutch Information Law Institute’s science fiction contest but quickly grew into much more once I started to create a timeline to solidify the legal situation. дальше »
2019-2-22 16:34 | |
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Why did the chicken cross the road? To get fed by blockchain
It’s a cold, wet, and windy day in mid-January. You hear the knocking of the shutters against the window pane as you roll over in bed trying to find some warmth. Looking at the clock that’s been handed down four generations in your family you see it’s still not even four in the morning. дальше »
2019-2-22 16:25 | |
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Blackmailers made $332,000 in Bitcoin during ‘sextortion’ scam
Cybercriminals raked in more than $300,000 in Bitcoin payments during a ‘sextortion’ email-based blackmail campaign, which was first spotted in 2017 but saw increased activity mid-last year. According to a report by UK firm Digital Shadows, which tracked a sample of 792,000 emails as part of their analysis, criminals received some $332,000 from more than 3,100 unique sender Bitcoin addresses. дальше »
2019-2-22 16:12 | |
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Why Japan’s mission to bring space rocks to Earth is so incredible
A spacecraft launched by the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) in 2014 successfully touched down on a speeding near-Earth asteroid, and has collected samples to bring back for scientists to study. дальше »
2019-2-22 15:12 | |
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I ranked mobile gesture-based navigation systems, and the iPhone is still winning
In 2017, Apple introduced gesture-based navigation for iOS on the iPhone X, and kick-started the trend of phones offering this functionality in place of software buttons. One and a half years later, the option to use gestures to get around your phone‘s interface instead of buttons is available on the majority of handsets today. дальше »
2019-2-22 12:09 | |
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13 ways to get customers to choose your app over the competition’s
Competition between apps can be fierce. It’s no longer just about selling a great product and doing some light advertising — there’s so much more to it now, especially if you want to steal customers from your competitors. дальше »
2019-2-22 12:00 | |
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Here are the 5 hottest startups in Israel
Israel is a nation full of booming tech startups. In fact, according to the 2018 Global Startup Ecosystem Report, Tel Aviv has more startups per capita than anywhere else in the world, earning it the reputation of being the Silicon Valley of the Middle East, or better known as Silicon Wadi. дальше »
2019-2-22 12:00 | |
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thiscatdoesnotexist.com is, uhm, not as good as its human counterpart
AI still needs some time to figure out how cats work. That is the idea one gets when visiting thiscatdoesnotexist. com. Just like its human counterpart that we covered last week, the algorithm behind the site generates an image of a cat based on how it ‘learned’ a cat looks from other images. дальше »
2019-2-22 10:18 | |
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ActionDash works great for visualizing the time you waste on your Android phone
Google showed off Digital Wellbeing several months ago as one of the most compelling new features in Android 9. 0. The tool, which is designed to help you monitor and limit your app usage, so you spend less time glued to your phone. дальше »
2019-2-22 10:16 | |
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Arkadium CEO Jessica Rovello on Solitaire’s enduring appeal
There’s a certain kind of computer game everyone plays, the kind that have been around for so long most people don’t even know a time when they weren’t always available to play. No, I’m not talking about Fortnite. дальше »
2019-2-22 01:18 | |
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Marketing and CX enter the age of machine learning, but are businesses ready?
There is no longer a delineation between digital and traditional customers. Anyone with a smartphone traverses between online and offline activities without a second thought. As they do, they gain a penchant for modern conveniences, such as speed, utility and real-time assistance. дальше »
2019-2-22 22:40 | |
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Can foldable phones deliver where tablets failed?
Yesterday, Samsung unveiled its most ambitious phone to date — the ultra-flexible Samsung Galaxy Fold. This 5G-enabled tablet-smartphone hybrid will retail at roughly $2,000, and is expected to hit shelves in April this year. дальше »
2019-2-21 20:32 | |
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S10, S10+, S10e hands-on: Samsung’s galaxy of Galaxies gets a little bigger
After months of seemingly endless rumors and speculation, the Galaxy S10 is here, and we had the chance to play with it – or rather, several versions of it. The 10th in Samsung’s Galaxy line, the S10 is the company’s chance to get back in the limelight after lackluster sales of the Galaxy S9. дальше »
2019-2-22 20:06 | |
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Meet the lawyer-turned-artist behind classical cryptocurrency paintings
Over the past 10 years cryptocurrency, blockchain, and art have become the most surprising and unlikely of bed fellows. Street art, graffitti, and memes are quite common, but the words cryptocurrency and fine art rarely appear in the same sentence. дальше »
2019-2-21 19:11 | |
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A brief history of cryptocurrency and blockchain white papers
It’d be foolish to undermine the role of white papers in the cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem, given these industries – estimated to be worth billions in years to come – spawned from a nine-page document put together by Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin‘s mysterious creator (or creators). дальше »
2019-2-21 18:11 | |
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TNW and the Financial Times partner for TNW2019
Our annual technology conference is fast approaching. On May 9 and 10, we’ll bring together the brightest minds in the industry to discuss the future of tech, through inspiring keynotes, in-depth roundtable discussions, hands-on workshops, and more. дальше »
2019-2-21 16:09 | |
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Zuckerberg’s ‘blockchain login’ plan makes absolutely no sense
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is exploring the possibility of leveraging blockchain technology for the company’s third-party login services. In an interview with Harvard Law Professor Jonathan Zittrain on Wednesday, Zuckerberg said a move from the existing centralized Facebook Connect to a distributed system could empower users and app developers alike. дальше »
2019-2-21 16:02 | |
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Elon Musk thinks Bitcoin is ‘brilliant’ — but only owns 0.25 BTC
Despite Elon Musk being somewhat of an unofficial poster boy for cryptocurrency, it turns out he actually doesn’t hold any – well, aside from 0. 25 Bitcoin. The Tesla CEO recently went on record proclaiming Bitcoin is “quite brilliant,” and that “paper money is going away. дальше »
2019-2-21 15:40 | |
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Inside NEO’s plans to get Microsoft .NET devs to build apps on its blockchain
The Bitcoin bear market has battered and bruised a multitude of blockchain startups. It’s also rendered terms like “streamlining,” “restructuring,” and “run out of money, shutting down” all too common. дальше »
2019-2-21 15:05 | |
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Full moon patents: Disney’s acrobatic robots and Ford’s drive-by drone deliveries
Ugh, the Gregorian calendar is so boring. That’s why we’re disrupting monthly series with a lunar cycle-based series about the best patents of the last synodic month, picked by the PatentYogi team. дальше »
2019-2-21 14:42 | |
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Our relationship with dick pics is complicated
Why do men send dick pics? Some research and popular commentary suggests it’s for reasons of narcissism and over-confidence. Some men no doubt send them in the hopes of receiving a nude photo in kind, or because they genuinely believe that’s what women desire. дальше »
2019-2-21 12:00 | |
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How to stop Facebook from tracking your location
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and connected services. Facebook is notorious for capturing user data to create profiles that advertisers can target – and that includes the location data from your phone. дальше »
2019-2-21 09:52 | |
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How to cancel your Twitch/YouTube/Mixer subscriptions
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice on how to get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Subscribing to channels on livestreaming and video sites is a great way to support a favorite content creator, for only a few bucks per month. дальше »
2019-2-21 00:45 | |
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Samsung Galaxy S10, S10+, S10e, and S10 5G: All the specs you need to know
Samsung announced four versions of the Galaxy S10 today multiple devices today, and frankly, it might be difficult for you to keep track of all the differences. That’s what we’re here for, so here’s a handy guide as to the specs and differences. дальше »
2019-2-21 23:52 | |
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Angel/Devil: Should I buy Apple Airpods?
The last quarter of 2018 was a watershed moment for Apple’s Airpods. The wireless earbuds went from being a (sorta) niche bit of hardware, to the must-have product. They’re everywhere. And, as is the case on the internet, so are the memes. дальше »
2019-2-21 20:22 | |
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How to choose the right musical instrument for you
This is the second article in a series imploring STEM workers, students, and entrepreneurs to learn to create music. The first article explained why playing an instrument or producing music has many benefits beyond just those associated with listening to music. дальше »
2019-2-20 19:59 | |
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There’s a documentary about Ember.js and it’s really good
Ember. js is a hugely popular JavaScript framework. Used across web, mobile, and desktop, it powers the likes of LinkedIn, Groupon, and even Apple Music. Behind its thousands of lines of code is a deeply human story of innovation and risk-taking, as portrayed by Ember. дальше »
2019-2-20 19:40 | |
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An entrepreneur’s guide to Moscow: Scaling between the golden domes
The majesty of Moscow is no secret, but relatively few Westerners have had the chance to get to know it up close. Fulfilling a longtime dream, a team member recently had the special opportunity to see and explore Russia’s larger-than-life capital. дальше »
2019-2-20 18:01 | |
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Here’s how to watch Samsung’s Galaxy S10 event live
Yes, the time is upon us – today Samsung will unveil its new Galaxy range of devices! The event starts at 2PM in New York (EST) and you can livestream the whole thing here. Or, if you’re that way inclined, you can catch it all on Twitter. дальше »
2019-2-20 17:54 | |
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Xiaomi Mi 9 is a worthy competitor to Huawei Mate 20 Pro – on paper
We finally have 2019’s first flagship launch: the Mi 9. This is Xiaomi’s ambitious device, that has Qualcomm‘s new Snapdragon 855 processor, and a triple-camera system led by a 48-megapixel sensor. дальше »
2019-2-20 16:14 | |
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Shutting down the internet doesn’t work, but governments keep doing it anyway
As the internet continues to gain considerable power and agency around the world, many governments have moved to regulate it. And where regulation fails, some states resort to internet shutdowns or deliberate disruptions. дальше »
2019-2-20 15:43 | |
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How to decentralize social media, according to Wikipedia’s co-founder
The problem about social media is that it is centralized. Centralization empowers massive corporations and governments to steal our privacy and restrict our speech and autonomy. What should exist are neutral, technical standards and protocols, like the standards and protocols for blogs, email, and the Web. дальше »
2019-2-20 12:41 | |
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Logitech is bringing back its best gaming mouse with essential upgrades
More than a decade ago, Logitech delighted gamers with the MX518, a high-precision mouse tooled for players who wanted performance without all the bells and whistles – and a modest price point. дальше »
2019-2-20 11:21 | |
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Chinese cyberattacks on the US are on the rise again after a years-long truce
After a few years of slowdown, it looks like China’s back to hacking US entities, according to a report by Crowdstrike, a cybersecurity firm. The report notes China’s collecting intelligence for its “Made in China 2025” plan that will make the country a world leader in manufacturing. дальше »
2019-2-20 11:01 | |
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Binance launches its decentralized cryptocurrency exchange, but there’s a catch
Following months of anticipation and numerous teasers, Binance has finally launched its decentralized cryptocurrency exchange (DEX) powered by its own blockchain, Binance Chain. But hold your horses before you get too excited: Binance DEX is only rolling out to a dedicated testnet for the time being. дальше »
2019-2-20 11:00 | |
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Listen up, Apple: This is our wishlist for the (rumored) 16-inch MacBook Pro
A report emerged this weekend with rumors of a new Apple laptop lineup. If analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is right — and he’s hands-down the most reliable source of information about Apple’s supply chain — then we could see a new MacBook Pro that’s between 16 and 16. дальше »
2019-2-20 04:32 | |
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The PlayStation Vita started what Nintendo’s Switch perfected
PlayStation‘s Japanese store recently marked the PS Vita as scheduled for discontinuation (soon), as we all suspected it would. Now seems like the perfect time to remember what it contributed to the transformation of gaming hardware — namely, the co-mingling of handheld and stationary game consoles, a. дальше »
2019-2-20 01:12 | |
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The VR revolution is already here — and it isn’t gaming
Reports of the death of virtual reality are greatly exaggerated. In fact, far from dying, the VR industry is poised for explosive growth in the near-term according to analysts. Modern VR headsets arrived less than three years ago. дальше »
2019-2-20 00:23 | |
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Huawei Mate 20 Pro: A long-term review of 2018’s most ambitious phone
When I first laid my hands on Huawei’s Mate 20 Pro in October, I thought it was the most ambitious phone I’d seen in years. It checked off almost every feature you’d want in a 2018 phone: an in-display fingerprint reader, 3D facial identification, a triple-camera setup, a bezel-less screen, expandable storage, a gigantic battery, good design… the list goes on. дальше »
2019-2-20 22:38 | |
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Something magical happens if you google Rihanna and your birthday
Seriously. Do it. Go to Google. com, type in “Rihanna (your DOB),” you’ll get… a picture of Rihanna taken on the anniversary of your birth. To Rihanna fans (me), seeing her in a fabulous and perfect outfit IS magic — because it’s on my personal birthaversary, it makes me feel like the outfit was styled just for me, and Riri is on her way to celebrate my birthday party because she’s my best friend. дальше »
2019-2-19 20:59 | |
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How to use two-factor authentication on popular PC gaming platforms
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice on how to get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Two-factor authentication (2FA) is an easy-to-implement method of protection for online accounts. дальше »
2019-2-19 19:24 | |
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Why French unicorn BlaBlaCar still believes in ‘done is better than perfect’
For our ongoing series Fundamentals, we’re looking at different companies worldwide and the basic principles they were built on. This time: ride-sharing service BlaBlaCar. Yes, the name sounds a little goofy, but BlaBlaCar is anything but. дальше »
2019-2-19 18:48 | |
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