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Total War: Three Kingdoms is a triumph of beauty and slaughter
Creative Assembly’s Total War: Three Kingdoms is a triumph. There’s no other way to put it. It’s a gorgeous fantasy epic wrapped inside a fine-tuned battle simulator that’s been updated to make it more delightfully frenetic and jaw-dropping than ever. äàëüøå »
2019-5-16 22:57 | |
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Here’s why your Facebook groups went secret overnight
Over the last day, you may have noticed that several of your Facebook groups have switched their settings to “Secret,” for no apparent reason. That may have been to avoid the attentions of a particular virulent group inserting itself into other communities solely for the purpose of getting them banned. äàëüøå »
2019-5-16 22:20 | |
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Driverless cars are years away, but self-driving forklifts have arrived
For several years, executives of tech and automobile companies have been promising that fully autonomous vehicles will soon become a common sights in streets and roads. But we’re well into 2019, and self-driving cars are still making stupid mistakes. äàëüøå »
2019-5-16 19:24 | |
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Accessibility needs to be at the forefront of tech — here’s why
In March 2019 IKEA was praised for partnering with nonprofits to develop accessories that make its products more accessible for people with impairments. It’s a novel step forward but I can’t shake the feeling we need to reframe the conversation on accessibility in technology entirely. äàëüøå »
2019-5-16 19:00 | |
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CHEAP: Get $300 off this Dell Inspiron 15 7000
If you’re looking for a graduation present for someone close to you, or you are merely in the market for a new laptop, you could do worse than checking out this Dell Inspiron 15 7000, which is currently on sale for $600 using the code DBLTKYLAFF2. äàëüøå »
2019-5-16 18:40 | |
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Blockchain startups RepuX and JoyToken pull exit scam after raising $8M in ICOs
Even thought it’s 2019, initial coin offering (ICO) exit scams are still being uncovered. The latest to surface has seemingly conned over $8 million from would-be investors. It appears that blockchain startups RepuX and JoyToken have conned investors out of $4. äàëüøå »
2019-5-16 18:36 | |
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Zalando’s Director of Engineering on AI and the future of fashion
Last week’s TNW Conference featured an amazing lineup of speakers, all sharing their unique knowledge and insights into the future of tech. A prominent theme this year was machine learning and artificial intelligence — namely, how industries can harness its power. äàëüøå »
2019-5-16 18:20 | |
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The most compelling tech tools to assist the visually impaired
In our ongoing series, High Contrast, we’re looking at how assistive technology can help people with disabilities overcome challenges in their lives, and the pioneers innovating in solutions to make everyday tools more accessible. äàëüøå »
2019-5-16 17:06 | |
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Designing products for people with disabilities has never been so important
In our ongoing series, High Contrast, weon in 2011 to spread awareness about the importance of digital access and inclusion and how technology can help empower people with different disabilities. äàëüøå »
2019-5-16 16:53 | |
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Big, greedy Ethereum whales account for 33 percent of cryptocurrency’s supply
Ethereum whales account for just 7 percent of transaction activity in the market – but they control a third of the cryptocurrency’s entire circulating supply. That’s according to a new study by Chainanalysis which found that although these whales don’t have a sizeable impact on Ether’s price, their large sell-offs do make the market more volatile on a daily basis. äàëüøå »
2019-5-16 16:36 | |
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Google’s new AI can help you speak another language in your own voice
Google Translate is one of the company’s most used products. It helps people translate one language to another through typing, taking pics of text, and using speech-to-text technology. Now, the company’s launching a new project called Translatotron, which will offer direct speech-to-speech translations – without even using any text. äàëüøå »
2019-5-16 15:04 | |
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‘PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY DEPOSITS,’ begs dying shitcoin factory Cryptopia
It seems some overzealous cryptocurrency traders didn’t get the memo that exchange service Cryptopia is shutting down – and they’re still trying to make deposits to the platform. In a tweet earlier today, the embattled exchange warned users not to send funds to the trading platform. äàëüøå »
2019-5-16 13:09 | |
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Supply chain managers don’t want to buy blockchain
Despite the excitement currently surrounding blockchain, it seems supply chain managers are falling out of love with the decentralized technology. Procurement industry leaders discussed blockchain at the Supply Management Forum in London last week and spoke of how they are still waiting for the value of blockchain adoption to be proven. äàëüøå »
2019-5-16 12:48 | |
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Stellar’s ‘decentralized’ blockchain crashed for 2 hours and nobody realized
Stellar’s blockchain suffered a “cascading failure” that halted transactions for roughly two hours on May 15. Breaking: yesterday the Stellar network went down for about 2 hours… only those who run validators noticed it. äàëüøå »
2019-5-16 12:20 | |
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When it comes to speaker diversity, we’ve only scratched the surface
We all live professional lives alongside people who look pretty different from one another. So, why is it that the conferences many of us frequent have stages that are manned by – well, men? All too often, I show up to a panel only to find that all of the speakers are male. äàëüøå »
2019-5-16 11:45 | |
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Google’s Titan Security Keys can be hijacked remotely, replace yours now
It’s not been a great week for security, and after Twitter, WhatsApp and Intel, Google has now joined the list. The internet giant has issued an advisory, stating it is recalling Bluetooth versions of its Titan Security Key after it found a vulnerability that allows attackers in close proximity to take control of the device. äàëüøå »
2019-5-16 11:22 | |
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Samsung has reportedly sorted the Galaxy Fold’s screen problems
Last month, Samsung faced a wave of criticism when review units of its ambitious Galaxy Fold phone started to break down. Now, according to Korean media outlet Yonhap, the company’s made some improvements, and is testing the units with mobile carriers in South Korea. äàëüøå »
2019-5-16 10:10 | |
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White House launches social media survey to collect Conservative tears
The Trump administration on Wednesday launched launched a new tool where pissed off Conservatives can whine about social media bias. So long as they’re legal citizens, anyway. For Conservatives like Trump, a man who rose to prominence on the backs of the social networks he’s now convinced are out to get him, the argument isn’t a new one. äàëüøå »
2019-5-16 04:56 | |
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Bitcoin scammers net nearly $1M by telling people they can see them masturbate
A new kind of scam has accrued almost $1 million in bitcoin from frightened porn viewers, says a new report — and they’re staining the good names of Shakespeare and Austen to do it. According to the report, from cybersecurity firm Area 1, this scam involves a threatening email, in which the victim is told videos or pictures of them watching pornography will be leaked to their contacts, along with whatever they were watching, unless they pay a ransom in Bitcoin. äàëüøå »
2019-5-16 04:07 | |
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Microsoft’s AI hallucinates unique whisky flavors
When whisky is made in Scotland it’s called scotch. When it’s made in Kentucky it’s called whiskey – the Irish also add the “E”. But when it’s made in Sweden, based on a recipe created by Microsoft‘s AI, we just call it amazing. äàëüøå »
2019-5-16 01:33 | |
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DJI’s new Osmo Action camera takes the fight to GoPro
When it comes to consumer gear for filming sports and action, two products immediately come to mind: GoPro’s action cameras and DJI’s drones. GoPro tried to cross over into drones without much success, and now it’s DJI’s turn to try its hand at a small action camera with the new Osmo Action. äàëüøå »
2019-5-16 23:46 | |
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Nintendo reveals surprise new Pokemon mobile game
With no great fanfare, a new mobile game called Pokemon Rumble Rush was announced this week. Rumble Rush is the latest in the Rumble series (called Pokemon Scramble in Japan), a lesser spin-off of the main Pokemon games that’s basically a beat-em-up involving chibi versions of your favorite pocket monsters. äàëüøå »
2019-5-16 23:31 | |
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The Starfinder Beginner Box is an inclusive introduction to tabletop RPGs
I promised myself I wouldn’t call Starfinder “Dungeons and Dragons in space. ” It feels lazy. Also, Spelljammer. What I will call it: the most inclusive major RPG I’ve played. And that makes it the perfect introduction to the magical world of tabletop role playing games. äàëüøå »
2019-5-16 22:15 | |
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Google’s new free app teaches kids to read by listening to them
Google has just ripped the beta label off Rivet, its free mobile app designed to help young children learn to read. Designed by the company’s Area 120 incubator for employees’ big ideas, Rivet comes with more than 2,000 books for children, categorized by topic and reading level. äàëüøå »
2019-5-16 17:53 | |
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Blockstream’s new ‘Bitcoin ICO’ platform is handy – but you still need to know the laws
The blockchain infrastructure firm that sent a Bitcoin satellite into space is launching a platform to allow businesses to offer security tokens on the Liquid Network. Blockstream announced the launch of “Liquid Securities” earlier today at CoinDesk’s blockchain and cryptocurrency conference, Consensus. äàëüøå »
2019-5-15 17:15 | |
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ICO fraud update: DJ Khaled and Mayweather walk free, Kevin Hart next to be investigated
The US Court for the Southern District of Florida has dismissed the case of initial coin offering (ICO) fraud against DJ Khaled and boxer Floyd Mayweather. The court decided that despite Khaled and Mayweather shilled defunct cryptocurrency firm CentraTech (and its associated ICO of CTR tokens) on their social media profiles, they did not play a big enough role in its promotion to warrant further legal action. äàëüøå »
2019-5-15 17:05 | |
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Dear HP, please make a developer edition of your bonkers dual-screen laptop
Yesterday, HP announced its new Omen X 2S laptop, which the company says is the world’s first dual-screen gaming portable. In addition to a 15-inch primary display, the machine comes with a petite 6-inch 1080p touchscreen panel located just slightly above the keyboard. äàëüøå »
2019-5-15 15:49 | |
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CHEAP: Tickle your gaming senses with Dell’s G5 laptop at $599 ($350 off)
There are many gaming laptops around now, but Dell‘s still one of the trusted gaming laptop makers. If you’re on the hunt for a new machine for your playing needs, Dell’s G5 gaming laptop’s down to $599 from $999 (use the discount code: AFFDG5). äàëüøå »
2019-5-15 15:15 | |
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Opera will support ‘multiple blockchains’ in its browser, starting with TRON
Opera will soon be adding native support for the TRON blockchain in its cryptocurrency-focused browser. Among other things, the new integration will make it possible to natively use TRON-powered dapps and tokens within the browser. äàëüøå »
2019-5-15 14:59 | |
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Get ready to see more shopping ads on Google Search, Images and YouTube
Google is betting big on ecommerce with the latest update to its search engine. The company is unveiling a redesigned personalized Google Shopping experience, along with introducing the idea of a universal shopping cart across its platform of services, including Search, Shopping, Images and even YouTube. äàëüøå »
2019-5-15 13:36 | |
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RIP Cryptopia, the seminal exchange that supported over 500 shitcoins
New Zealand-based cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia is officially gone. All trade has been ceased, and official liquidators have been appointed. A message posted Wednesday confirmed the business had failed to recover from January’s crippling hack. äàëüøå »
2019-5-15 13:19 | |
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Facebook finally takes steps to limit abusive live streamers
Almost two months after a horrific terrorist attack in New Zealand, Facebook‘s finally taking some concrete steps to stop the abuse of its live streaming feature. Today, the social network introduced a new ‘one strike’ policy to ban users who violate its community guidelines. äàëüøå »
2019-5-15 11:15 | |
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Skype didn’t deliver on P2P’s promise, but Estonia has
While Skype is now a Microsoft-owned behemoth, its early days were very different. Skype‘s heritage goes back to KaZaa, a P2P (peer-to-peer) file-sharing application that was one of the pillars of the early internet. äàëüøå »
2019-5-15 11:13 | |
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President Trump expected to sign executive order effectively barring Huawei from the United States
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order this week that would ban US companies from using equipment from firms that pose a national security risk. If signed, the order would all but block Huawei from the United States. äàëüøå »
2019-5-15 03:54 | |
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Netflix to invade E3 (and it might be bringing new games with it)
Netflix revealed today that it was going to host a panel at E3, of all things. It’s not-so-subtly hinting at an interest in games, which it’s been developing for several months despite outwardly expressing the opposite. äàëüøå »
2019-5-15 03:32 | |
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No, end-to-end encryption isn’t a marketing gimmick
There’s bad takes, and then there’s bad takes. An example of the latter comes from Bloomberg Opinion columnist Leonid Bershidsky, who thinks that today’s WhatsApp security woes proves that end-to-end encryption is “a gimmick” and “largely pointless. äàëüøå »
2019-5-15 00:03 | |
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Saddle up: Red Dead Online finally exits beta with massive new update
Rockstar today revealed itself. I remember a time when we were all kind of apprehensive about Red Dead Online. Back around the time RDR2 was teased, the online multiplayer component was revealed before just about anything else, and, if the reaction of my peers was typical, no one was quite sure what to… This story continues at The Next Web äàëüøå »
2019-5-15 22:07 | |
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BitDefender researchers discover terrifying security vulnerability in Intel CPUs
Researchers from Romanian security firm BitDefender have uncovered a troubling security vulnerability in Intel processors that could allow an attacker to access privileged kernel-mode information typically considered “off limits” for most applications. äàëüøå »
2019-5-14 19:59 | |
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First Impressions: The OnePlus 7 Pro doesn’t hold back
The OnePlus 7 is here. It starts at $669 in the US, goes on sale May 17, and it might just be the phone that brings OnePlus to the mainstream. I’ve only been able to play around with the phone for a few days, so don’t consider this a full review, but the OnePlus 7 Pro feels like the company has finally stopped holding back. äàëüøå »
2019-5-15 19:22 | |
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This site generates batshit crazy blockchain use-cases that are stupidly real
The blockchain space has struggled with a lack of legitimate use-cases — but a new site solves that problem by generating revolutionary projects on demand. Thanks to marketeer Tamas Torok, cryptocurrency entrepreneurs can simply click a button to receive “inspired” applications of distributed ledger technology like the one below. äàëüøå »
2019-5-14 18:43 | |
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Coinbase doubles down on expansion, now available in 103 countries
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has just announced that it now offers trading in over 100 countries, after adding support for a further 50 countries. It’s also doubling down on its USDC stablecoin, making it available in 85 countries. äàëüøå »
2019-5-14 18:10 | |
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6 surprising ways robots (and their anuses) are helping people live and work
How many times in the past week do you think your life was affected by a robot? Unless you have a robot vacuum cleaner, you might say that robots had no real impact on your life. But you’re wrong. äàëüøå »
2019-5-14 17:10 | |
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Lenovo unveils the world’s first ‘foldable PC’ and I’m actually kinda excited
Foldable phones have been all the rage this year, so we shouldn’t perhaps be surprised that someone would up the ante soon. Lenovo showed off its upcoming foldable PC at its Accelerate conference today. äàëüøå »
2019-5-14 16:18 | |
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Bitfinex raised $1 billion in 10 days by selling a token redeemable for Tethers
Embattled cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex raised $1 billion in 10 days with an initial exchange offering (IEO), money it hopes will alleviate concerns of its financial stability. Bitfinex CTO Paolo Ardoino tweeted Monday that private firms, both inside the cryptocurrency sector and out, had contributed more than $100 million each throughout the fundraising. äàëüøå »
2019-5-14 16:09 | |
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Sonos finally supports Google Assistant voice control (and it plays nice with Alexa)
I’ve been trying to avoid the word “finally” in my headlines, but I think this one gets a pass: Over a year and a half after it was originally promised, Sonos has brought the Google Assistant to its voice-powered speakers – namely the Sonos One and Beam. äàëüøå »
2019-5-14 16:00 | |
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PSA: Update WhatsApp now to prevent spyware from being installed on your phone
WhatsApp, the messaging app used by more than 1. 5 billion worldwide, says it’s patched a critical security vulnerability which allowed attackers to secretly infect phones with malicious spyware by just calling phone numbers over an in-app audio call. äàëüøå »
2019-5-14 14:18 | |
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PayPal snitched on bullish movie pirate who bought $1M in cryptocurrency from Coinbase
US authorities have seized over $4 million worth of cryptocurrency and cash following a movie piracy investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA). äàëüøå »
2019-5-14 13:19 | |
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Australian ‘influencer’ Belle Gibson faked cancer and used profits to trade cryptocurrency
Authorities are investigating an Australian social media influencer‘s bank accounts after she defrauded her followers with fake cancer claims and used the money to trade cryptocurrency. Annabelle “Belle” Gibson has been systematically lying to her followers and using her company’s profits to trade cryptocurrencies, futures, and place sports bets, the Canberra Times reports. äàëüøå »
2019-5-14 12:36 | |
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