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Moment’s OnePlus 6 cases turn it into a mini DSLR
I’ve begrudgingly come to accept that smartphones are now as good as DSLRs and mirrorless camera for many kinds of everyday photography, but they can’t compete when it comes to lens choices. You’re stuck with whatever field of view your phone came with, limiting the versatility of your gear. дальше »
2018-12-12 01:46 | |
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Elon stokes stupidity by driving Tesla Model 3 unsafely on 60 minutes
Elon Musk sent a clear message on Sunday when he took his hands off the steering wheel of a Tesla Model 3 during a TV interview: he doesn’t care if his customers die or kill other people with their cars. дальше »
2018-12-12 22:30 | |
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We watched about 60 billion hours of gaming footage in 2018
A YouTube exec revealed over the weekend just how much time we spent watching gaming vids on YouTube. When you combine that number with the amount of time we know people watch videos on livestreaming sites like Twitch, and you can determine we’ve watched around 60 billion hours watching games — and that’s just this year. дальше »
2018-12-12 22:19 | |
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85% of employees at recently launched blockchain startups are male
At this point, gender inequality in tech is well documented. As it turns out, the blockchain industry is absolutely no different – there is a staggeringly disproportionate amount of males employed by the next wave of cryptocurrency companies. дальше »
2018-12-11 20:10 | |
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Over 65 percent of new developers are self-taught. I’m surprised it’s not 100 percent
HackerRank today published the 2018 edition of its Student Developer Report. The survey, which looks at educational and language trends across over 10,000 students, has some interesting findings, the most fascinating of which is that over 65 percent of students are self-taught. дальше »
2018-12-11 20:00 | |
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Monopoly man watches disapprovingly as Congress yells at Google’s CEO
Google‘s CEO, Sundar Pichai, is in Washington today. He’s trying to explain how the world’s most advanced technology company works to Congress. At some point we’re sure he’s going to be arrested for witchcraft. дальше »
2018-12-11 19:54 | |
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DigitalOcean’s Kubernetes container hosting platform is now open to anyone
DigitalOcean today announced the official release of its managed Kubernetes hosting, which it launched in a private beta earlier this year in May. The company, which is best known for its ultra-cheap VPS hosting, says that DigitalOcean Kubernetes is production ready for companies to deploy their critical applications on. дальше »
2018-12-11 19:00 | |
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The creative trends dominating mainstream and independent media
Once again, we begin to look back at 2018 and try to determine what trends will help shape another year. Inevitably 2019 will consist of both challenges and opportunities in equal measure. But, what have we learned over the last 12 months and how are we progressing forward as a global community? There is an increasing awareness that we need to protect the security and privacy of almost every aspect of our lives. дальше »
2018-12-11 17:01 | |
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Researchers show how data science techniques can find Twitter ‘amplification bots’
Researchers from Duo Security, an authentication services company owned by Cisco Systems, have published a blog post that explains how to methodically identify “amplification bots. ” These are defined as automated Twitter accounts that purely exist to artificially amplify the reach of content through retweets and likes. дальше »
2018-12-11 17:00 | |
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Vivo’s Nex 2 gets dual displays and 3 cameras for easier selfies
At an event in Shanghai today, Vivo unveiled the Nex 2, the successor to its inventive Nex handset that kicked off the slider craze earlier this year. With this model, Vivo wants to make it easier to take selfies by putting a second display on the rear panel, right below the primary three-camera setup. дальше »
2018-12-11 15:30 | |
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The OnePlus 6T McLaren edition has 10GB RAM, warp charging, and a $699 price tag
OnePlus has developed a habit of keep making different variants of a device after its initial launch. After launching the OnePlus 6T in October, the company has already introduced a “Thunder Purple” variant. дальше »
2018-12-11 14:16 | |
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Samsung could be developing its own blockchain phone
There might be another name joining HTC and Sirin Labs as makers of blockchain smartphones, and it’s one of the world’s largest phone manufacturers, Samsung. Earlier this week, Samsung submitted three European trademark requests for blockchain-based smartphone features, spotted by Galaxy Club. дальше »
2018-12-11 12:57 | |
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All those free apps on your phone are tracking your location and selling your data
In a detailed story published yesterday, The New York Times explained how several popular Android and iOS apps – some designed to simply bring you weather and sports updates – are tracking your precise location round the clock, and then selling that data to third parties. дальше »
2018-12-11 12:51 | |
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Asus’ Zenfone Max Pro M2 phone takes on Xiaomi with a massive battery and a $180 price tag
Asus launched its mid-range Zenfone Max Pro M2 phone in India today, and priced it competitively at Rs. 12,999 ($181). The company’s aiming to woo customers with a massive 5,000 mAh battery, a powerful camera system, and near-stock Android on board. дальше »
2018-12-11 12:38 | |
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Innovation Continues Despite Crypto Crush, 0x Launches Web and dApp Payment Platform
As cryptocurrency prices continue to tumble, some blockchain projects may disappear into the digital dust while others forge on with product development that will lead to ease of use and greater adoption. дальше »
2018-12-11 12:00 | |
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Apple’s older iPhones might be banned in China over a tussle with Qualcomm
Last night, chipmaker Qualcomm announced that a Chinese court has awarded it two preliminary injunctions against Apple that might lead to it being banned from selling its older phone models, ranging from the iPhone 6S to the iPhone X. дальше »
2018-12-11 08:43 | |
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Apple faces ban on sales of older iPhones in China over a tussle with Qualcomm
Last night, chipmaker Qualcomm announced that a Chinese court has awarded it two preliminary injunctions against Apple that might lead to it being banned from selling its older phone models, ranging from the iPhone 6S to the iPhone X. дальше »
2018-12-11 08:43 | |
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Instagram gets WhatsApp-style walkie-talkie voice messages
Facebook-owned Instagram has just added one of the best features from its sister app, WhatsApp: direct voice messages. Just as in WhatsApp, you can find it in any conversation (including group chats) in the Direct messaging section of the app. дальше »
2018-12-11 07:59 | |
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Study: The NHS is desperately in need of infosec professionals
The UK’s NHS health system is desperately short of information security professionals, research from infosec consultancy Redscan shows. The firm found that NHS trusts typically have just one member of staff with cybersecurity credentials per 2,628 employees. дальше »
2018-12-11 03:00 | |
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Microsoft confirms Edge will support Chrome extensions with Chromium switch
When Microsoft announced its Edge browser would be transitioning to the Chromium platform next year, I had one question: will it support Chrome’s extensions? The answer appears to be yes. As spotted by Thurrott, Edge’s Project Manager, Kyle Alden, took to Reddit to answer some question about the change. дальше »
2018-12-11 02:00 | |
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5 ways AI can be an ally for human rights over the next decade
Today we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the The Universal Declaration of Human Rights by examining the positive ways artificial intelligence will affect humanity in the next decade. Also, we ate an entire cake by ourselves. дальше »
2018-12-11 01:49 | |
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Epic is already poaching indie games from Steam
Last week, Fortnite creator Epic Games announced it was creating its own store, in direct competition with Valve’s Steam store. As part of its incentive, it was using a new revenue sharing model, in which it would keep only 12 percent of revenue, as opposed to the industry standard of 30. дальше »
2018-12-11 01:35 | |
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Australia’s horrific new encryption law likely to obliterate its tech scene
Australia‘s government signed a bill into law last week giving law enforcement agencies the right to force technology companies to reveal users’ encrypted messages. Another way of putting it: Australia‘s tech scene will soon be located on the Wayback Machine. дальше »
2018-12-10 22:19 | |
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Google+ will die 4 months sooner thanks to new bug affecting 52 million users
After announcing in October it would be shuttering Google+, its little-loved social media site, Google today announced that, thanks to yet another security flaw, the end would have to come much sooner than originally expected. дальше »
2018-12-10 21:38 | |
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University College London tells us how it developed its blockchain program
University College London has its own center dedicated to blockchain – it’s called the UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies (CBT). UCL’s blockchain team will be joining us at our very own Hard Fork Decentralized this week in London. дальше »
2018-12-10 18:42 | |
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Why Victorians feared modern technology would make everyone blind
From concerns over blue light to digital strain and dryness, headlines today often worry how smartphones and computer screens might be affecting the health of our eyes. But while the technology may be new, this concern certainly isn’t. дальше »
2018-12-10 17:42 | |
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Bitmain forced to shut down Israel operations due to cryptocurrency bear market
It appears the downturn of the cryptocurrency market is having a ripple effect (pun intended) on the industry. Numerous blockchain businesses have been forced to close down or lay off staff to survive – and the latest one is Bitmain. дальше »
2018-12-10 16:33 | |
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‘Loot boxes’ in video games could be giving kids a gambling problem
The number of children with gambling problems has “quadrupled to more than 50,000 in just two years”, according to recent reports. The alarming figures come from the UK Gambling Commission’s latest annual statistics, which showed that the prevalence of problem gambling among children had risen to 1. дальше »
2018-12-10 16:30 | |
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Microsoft Teams is growing ridiculously fast
A report from Spiceworks shows that adoption of Microsoft Teams – the Slack rival from Redmond – is growing rapidly and is set to become the second-biggest workplace chat app by 2020, surpassing both Slack and Google Hangouts. дальше »
2018-12-10 16:00 | |
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How to save all your (NSFW) Tumblr content before it’s too late
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. Last week, Tumblr announced its ban on porn, starting from December 17th. дальше »
2018-12-10 15:40 | |
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PUBG Mobile’s Global Finals proved that mobile esports are serious business
When you get invited to fly to Dubai to watch a bunch of people play a game on their phone, you don’t say no. Especially when the people are professional gamers, the prize is $600,000, and the game is PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. дальше »
2018-12-10 14:47 | |
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South Korean bank wants to use blockchain to reduce human error
South Korea’s second largest bank is in the middle of rolling out a blockchain-based system designed to reduce human error. Shinhan Bank is using the blockchain for Interest Rate Swap (IRS) transactions. дальше »
2018-12-10 14:38 | |
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Facebook is hiring engineers and researchers for its blockchain team
It seems Facebook is looking to step up its “decentralization” efforts. The social media giant is currently recruiting blockchain engineers and researchers. Facebook wants to add a data scientist, a data engineer, and a couple of software engineers to its growing blockchain team, according to its careers page (via SludgeFeed). дальше »
2018-12-10 14:01 | |
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Snapchat is testing new features (that Instagram has had for months)
Snapchat has clearly fallen behind Instagram when it comes to user growth. In order to catch up, the app is testing a bunch of features like a timer, camera grid, and portrait mode. The finding comes from app researcher Jane Manchun Wong, who took to Twitter to share screenshots of the new features. дальше »
2018-12-10 12:59 | |
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Moonday Morning: Israel is cracking down on cryptocurrency tax evaders
It’s been another weekend of hodling and waiting for the markets to do something. Of course, we can’t make that happen, but what we can do, is bring you a round up of the weekend’s top cryptocurrency and blockchain stories from around the web. дальше »
2018-12-10 12:48 | |
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Honor’s new View20 gets a 48MP rear camera and an under-screen selfie camera
Huawei’s Honor just fired a massive volley in the smartphone megapixel war. At an event in Hong Kong, the company announced its latest model — the Honor View20. This phone comes with a 48-megapixel rear-facing camera, and a selfie camera that’s embedded within the screen. дальше »
2018-12-10 10:10 | |
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Pixel 3 Lite XL renders show a headphone jack and no notch
Last month, we saw leaked pictures of the Pixel 3 Lite – Google’s rumored mid-range phone. Now, OnLeaks and 91mobiles have released renders of the larger Pixel 3 Lite XL suggesting that the device will rock a headphone jack (thank god) and no notch. дальше »
2018-12-10 07:55 | |
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This website sets your Spotify playlists to private with a single click
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. Spotify is more than just a massive on-demand music library. дальше »
2018-12-10 05:50 | |
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Here’s why NASA is sending worms to space
Space launches are some of the most spectacular and nerve wracking events you can witness. And when you are actually involved in one, you realize just how much can go wrong. We are currently in Florida, nervously counting down the hours until we launch our experiment, sending thousands of microscopic worms to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. дальше »
2018-12-9 17:02 | |
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Women were written out of science history – it’s time we put them back in
Can you name a female scientist from history? Chances are you are shouting out Marie Curie. The twice Nobel Prize-winning Curie and mathematician Ada Lovelace are two of the few women within Western science to receive lasting popular recognition. дальше »
2018-12-9 12:30 | |
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How blockchain is bringing staffing innovation
Blockchain technology is rapidly spreading into every available corner in the market, leading many business owners and managers to encounter it for the first time recently. While many have heard about the exciting cryptocurrencies that are sucking up media attention, like Bitcoin, few have heard as much about the blockchain tech that’s powering those cryptocurrencies and other dizzying digital trends forward. дальше »
2018-12-9 07:50 | |
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Here’s how a second-hand game market for digital copies should work
The last weeks have been abuzz with players trying out Red Dead Redemption 2, a long-awaited title by Rockstar games, offered at around $60. Despite its popularity, it’s already entered the secondary market, available for around $50. дальше »
2018-12-8 21:30 | |
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Here’s what your phone can learn from the sound of your voice
The vast majority of people in developed countries now carry a smartphone everywhere. And while many of us are already well aware of privacy issues associated with smartphones, like their ability to track our movements or even take surreptitious photos, an increasing number of people are starting to worry that their smartphone is actually listening to everything they say. дальше »
2018-12-8 19:00 | |
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Already learned DevOps? Great, now it’s time for GitOps
You’ve seen DevOps, and DevSecOps, and maybe even NoOps. But if you haven’t already, you’re going be hearing a whole lot more about GitOps. As an indicator, four of the sessions at the upcoming KubeCon are about GitOps. дальше »
2018-12-8 17:30 | |
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Biohackers enhance sex with this vibrating implant for men
An implant inserted near the pelvis to deliver “on-demand” vibrations is in development by American biohacker Rich Lee. Designed for men, the Lovetron9000 device will be inserted beneath the skin of the pelvis to “enhance the shared experience of lovemaking, emanating a passionate vibration that connects you to your partner,” Lee says. дальше »
2018-12-8 12:02 | |
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Coinbase chart is a harsh reminder of cryptocurrency’s terrible 2018
For those that bought Bitcoin in 2009, or even in 2011, I can only hope you’ve already sold it. For those that bought Bitcoin in 2017, well… sorry? Coinbase, one of the largest places to buy cryptocurrency online, seems to want you to revel in the Bitcoin‘s failures. дальше »
2018-12-8 05:19 | |
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The Apple Watch’s new ECG feature is already saving lives
Sure, Apple may have announced three new iPhones, a new MacBook Air, and the new iPad Pro this year, but the most important product is the company’s Apple Watch Series 4. It was just last night that Apple activated the Watch’s electrocardiogram (ECG) feature, and it appears to already be saving lives. дальше »
2018-12-8 03:02 | |
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