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Why CEOs that say ‘no’ are good for growth
It’s no surprise that life as a startup CEO can be brutally exhausting, with long, grueling workweeks, constant stress, and next to no sleep. And, forget having a personal life, right? In fact, many assume that tackling the role requires a certain amount of neurosis and perhaps just a tad of masochism. дальше »
2018-10-20 19:30 | |
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Netflix tests ads: No need for drama
News of Netflix testing ads spread like wildfire and caused outrage among bingers worldwide, but there’s no need to fret. For me, the proportions of the meltdown only show that most people have little idea about what Netflix ads really are and how they could actually benefit our watching experience. дальше »
2018-10-20 15:30 | |
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Violent videos put journalists at increased risk of post-traumatic stress
Newsrooms across the UK are finding themselves increasingly under-resourced. Less journalists and constrained budgets has meant many editors now rely on their staff to use more information from digital sources – such as social media. дальше »
2018-10-20 13:59 | |
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Battlefield V devs reveal how they recreate era-appropriate sounds
With Battlefield V beginning to peek its head out on the horizon of game releases, the game development team is opening the curtain on the making of the game. If you’ve ever wanted to see what goes on in the studio when the game du jour is being created, you’ll find some of EA and DICE’s Dev Talks fascinating. дальше »
2018-10-20 07:39 | |
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Do cryptocurrencies need a company like coinbase?
Around the world, popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are being embraced by wide swaths of investors and tech enthusiast alike, which has generated a surge in cryptocurrency-supporting technologies, platforms, and websites. дальше »
2018-10-20 02:18 | |
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An entrepreneur’s guide to Mexico City’s tech scene
In March of this year, Mexico was lauded by tech experts for becoming the first country in Latin America to pass a law regulating fintech, thus unlocking the potential of blockchain technologies to solve entrenched problems relating to political transparency and financial inclusion. дальше »
2018-10-20 02:14 | |
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Facebook needed to hire a diplomat, and Nick Clegg is the smartest choice
When Elliot Schrage announced he was stepping down from his role as Facebook’s Head of Global Policy and Communications, the Internet was abuzz with rumors about who would replace him. Today, we learned that it would be Nick Clegg, former Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and one-time leader of the Liberal Democrats. дальше »
2018-10-19 23:14 | |
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OnePlus pushes its 6T launch event up to avoid Apple overlap
We’ve known for a while that the OnePlus 6T would launch on October 30. It’s set to be OnePlus’ most ambitious device to date, with pre-launch coverage pointing to a smaller notch, and in-display fingerprint reader, and official carrier support via T-Mobile. дальше »
2018-10-19 22:58 | |
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It’s only a matter of time until terrorists use AI as a weapon
Do you have a family emergency plan for autonomous weapon attacks? Stop, drop, and roll isn’t going to fool the drone tracking you. Duck and cover? Does it even matter? It’s hard to separate the hyperbole and science fiction-nonsense from practical concerns — for regular people — when it comes to autonomous weapons. дальше »
2018-10-19 22:35 | |
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 posts $500M sales and it’s still a disappointment
Activision’s latest entry in the venerable Call of Duty franchise is cleaning house and then some. After only a few days on the market, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has already made half-a-billion dollars — and yet apparently that’s still not enough to impress some of the company’s investors. дальше »
2018-10-19 22:16 | |
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Redefining commerce: The underappreciated, but growing prominence of online marketplaces
Since the launch of eBay in 1995, Etsy in 2005, AirBnB in 2008, Uber 2010 and so many other game changing startups, digital marketplaces have fundamentally transformed the commerce landscape and will only continue to do so. дальше »
2018-10-19 18:43 | |
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Last week’s best Android games to distract you from your inevitable death
Welcome to our weekly column, in which YouTuber NimbleThor brings you a short list of the best new mobile games for your Android device, released over the past week. We’re actually a week behind this time; please bear with us while we get back on track next Friday. дальше »
2018-10-19 18:39 | |
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Analysts track cryptocurrency scammer who stole from 10K Dogecoin fans
An online scammer is targeting the popular cryptocurrency, Dogecoin. To date, more than 10,000 individuals have been hit by the operation, with overall losses amounting to some $24,000. Russia-based cybersecurity firm Doctor Web fingered the perp in a recent blog, spotted by BleepingComputer. дальше »
2018-10-19 17:14 | |
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US authorities to auction off nearly $4M in confiscated Bitcoin
The American government is again showing that it has no interest in hodling, and is auctioning off over 600 BTC. The US Marshals Service (USMS) announced yesterday the auction will be taking place between 8am and 2pm EST on November 5th. дальше »
2018-10-19 16:51 | |
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Even bankruptcy can’t keep Vertu from selling $4,000 phones
UK-based brand Vertu made a name for itself handcrafting luxury phones that included premium materials, precious stones, and a global concierge service. It went under a year ago, because (shocker) not enough people were buying its $20,000 devices. дальше »
2018-10-19 15:51 | |
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Legendary cypherpunk declares cryptocurrency is failing its creators
As cryptocurrency falls further into the hands of the mainstream, it falls further away from its creators, the cypherpunks. Earlier today, CoinDesk published an in-depth interview with Timothy May, one of the founding members of the cypherpunk movement. дальше »
2018-10-19 14:14 | |
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North Korean hacker crew steals $571M in cryptocurrency across 5 attacks
North Korean hacking outfit “Lazarus” is the most profitable cryptocurrency-hacker syndicate in the world. Since 2017, internet baddies have in total stolen $882 million worth of cryptocurrency from online exchanges, but none have done it quite as well as the infamous North Koreans. дальше »
2018-10-19 13:53 | |
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NASA wants to send humans to Venus – here’s why that’s a brilliant idea
Popular science fiction of the early 20th century depicted Venus as some kind of wonderland of pleasantly warm temperatures, forests, swamps and even dinosaurs. In 1950, the Hayden Planetarium at the American Natural History Museum were soliciting reservations for the first space tourism mission, well before the modern era of Blue Origins, SpaceX and Virgin Galactic. дальше »
2018-10-19 13:49 | |
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Scientists made a self-lubricating condom that can withstand 1,000 thrusts
Not much has been done for condoms since they were first introduced several centuries ago, other than god-awful flavors, distracting neon colors, and uncomfortable self-warming options that put you off sex altogether. дальше »
2018-10-19 12:37 | |
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Tesla introduces a $45,000 Model 3 variant with a 260-mile range
In a surprise announcement, Elon Musk launched a mid-range model of Tesla 3 with a range of 260 miles. The new version is now the cheapest available variant of Tesla 3 priced at $45,000. Just released lower cost, mid-range Tesla Model 3 & super simple new order page https://t. дальше »
2018-10-19 10:42 | |
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Improving financial services in digital asset markets using new technologies
The integration of legacy financial services, blockchains, and the emerging class of digital assets are underway. The potential of this new open financial system is enormous, but there are still several obstacles that need to be overcome for the promises of a new financial paradigm to come to fruition. дальше »
2018-10-19 07:12 | |
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Apple’s next event is on October 30, probably for new iPads and Macs
It was just last month that Apple announced three new iPhones and its latest smartwatch, but it turns out the company isn’t done for the year. Apple just sent out invites to its next event, taking place in Brooklyn, New York on October 30. дальше »
2018-10-19 04:51 | |
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Twitter now shows if a tweet was deleted for policy violations
Twitter recently announced it’s rolling out a feature to provide context around deleted tweets – including who deleted them and why. It’s a small change, but it’s the latest in a series of moves Twitter is making in an effort to bolster transparency. дальше »
2018-10-19 02:06 | |
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IBM just proved quantum computers can do things impossible for classical ones
A team of researchers from IBM, the University of Waterloo, and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) today published the results of an experiment proving a quantum computer can do things a classical one cannot. дальше »
2018-10-19 01:50 | |
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It’s the end of an era: Netflix cancels Orange is the New Black
Netflix yesterday announced it would end its most popular original television program after its next season. Warning: This may make you cry. The Final Season, 2019. #OITNB pic. twitter. com/bUp2yY0aoK — Orange Is the New… (@OITNB) October 17, 2018 “Orange is The New Black” received wide-spread acclaim from critics and fans the moment Netflix debuted it back in 2013. дальше »
2018-10-19 00:17 | |
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Rockstar Games controversy renews concern over ‘crunch culture’
On the cusp of releasing one of the biggest games of the year, Red Dead Redemption 2, developer Rockstar Games has been forced to allay fears it’s overworking its employees. It’s attempted to assure fans by allowing staff to speak directly about their experiences. дальше »
2018-10-19 22:16 | |
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Twitter releases 10M Iranian and Russian propaganda tweets ahead of US Midterms
Twitter yesterday released a bevy of data related to Iranian and Russian-sponsored misinformation campaigns started as long ago as 2009. The hope, in releasing the trove, is that academics and researchers will use it to come up with solutions to the propaganda problem plaguing US politics. дальше »
2018-10-18 20:49 | |
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TicketMaster discovers blockchain, buys Ethereum-powered app
TicketMaster, the most globally recognized company in events ticketing, has given into the hype and bought a startup specializing in blockchain-based ticketing solutions. Announced today, TicketMaster now owns Upgraded Inc. дальше »
2018-10-18 18:31 | |
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Ticketmaster discovers blockchain, buys Ethereum-powered app
Ticketmaster, the most globally recognized company in events ticketing, has given into the hype and bought a startup specializing in blockchain-based ticketing solutions. Announced today, Ticketmaster now owns Upgraded Inc. дальше »
2018-10-19 18:31 | |
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After ten years, TNW Conference has a new home
Written by Wytze de Haan, Director of Events For our 14th edition, TNW Conference is moving to a new location! But before I tell you where we’re going, I’d like to share where we’ve been. I’ve worked at TNW for almost seven years now, which makes me a very “odd” millennial. дальше »
2018-10-18 18:05 | |
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DJs can soon play live sets directly from SoundCloud
SoundCloud users will soon be able to DJ live directly on the platform, all while having its huge catalogue of streamed music at their disposal. CEO Kerry Trainor made the announcement at Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) on Thursday during his keynote. дальше »
2018-10-18 17:27 | |
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Malta: Two-thirds of cryptocurrencers fail multiple-choice licensing exam
Malta is fast becoming an international hot-spot for blockchain entrepreneurs, but reports have indicated two-thirds of applicants failed the licensing exam for operating cryptocurrency-related businesses. дальше »
2018-10-18 16:44 | |
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You can now buy Elon Musk’s ‘Not A Flamethrower’ with Bitcoin
There’s something fitting about an Elon Musk business accepting Bitcoin, because, you know, they’re about as stable as each other. I’m here all week. That’s right, you can now buy the Boring Company’s Not A Flamethrower (from here on out, referred to as just a flamethrower) with not only Bitcoin, but a range of other cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-10-18 16:40 | |
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NatWest to become world’s first bank to use blockchain for loan management
Even though blockchain was originally developed to replace conventional banks, it seems they might also have uses for the decentralized technology too. NatWest just announced in a press release that by next month, it’ll be the world’s first bank to use blockchain to manage syndicated loans. дальше »
2018-10-18 16:29 | |
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Adobe shows off a video editing tool to magically isolate moving objects in seconds
At its recent Max conference, Adobe showed off a bunch of cool new features that it could potentially include in updates to its powerful photo, audio, and video editing software. The most useful of the lot helps you select and isolate moving objects in videos, with just a few clicks. дальше »
2018-10-18 16:19 | |
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WhatsApp’s ‘Vacation’ and ‘Silent’ modes will help bury pesky group chats
WhatsApp groups can occasionally be useful, but they can also become the bane of your existence, with their annoying notifications that are hard to mute. But some new features spotted in a test build of the app by WABetaInfo might make groups a little less painful. дальше »
2018-10-18 15:59 | |
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50% of American WhatsApp users don’t know it’s owned by Facebook
Just over half of Americans (50. 42 percent) who have used WhatsApp in the last six months are unaware that it’s owned by Facebook. This, my friends, is a pretty high figure. The research was carried out by DuckDuckGo, the privacy-protecting search engine. дальше »
2018-10-18 13:59 | |
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Tencent and Huawei lead Chinese companies in building coinless ‘Ethereum-killer’
A consortium backed by major Chinese corporations Tencent and Huawei will debut its new open source “blockchain ecosystem” FISCO BCOS at the Singapore Fintech Festival next month. BCOS is geared towards providing enterprise-grade distributed ledger (DLT) solutions. дальше »
2018-10-18 13:46 | |
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India’s largest Bitcoin exchange moves to Malta to escape regulation
Zebpay, once India’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is moving operations to Malta after having shut shop on its home turf last month. The exchange, which currently supports 20 cryptocurrencies, will serve users in 20 countries across Europe: Malta Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Netherlands Poland Portugal Slovenia Sweden Unfortunately, the exchange won’t be accessible to users in India. дальше »
2018-10-18 12:42 | |
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Bill Gates and the EU announce a €100M investment fund to combat climate change
Bill Gates and the EU announced that the union and Breakthrough Energy — an investor group led by Gates — will together launch a €100 million clean energy investment fund to combat climate change in 2019. дальше »
2018-10-18 12:35 | |
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Google explains how its new Titan-M chip keeps the Pixel 3 secure
Despite its Google+ debacle, Google continues to claim that it pays close attention to the security of users. It has included a special chip in its new Pixel phones called Titan M, which protects consumers from bad actors. дальше »
2018-10-18 12:17 | |
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12 effective methods for testing tech before launch
Website and app development is a necessary facet in today’s tech-based company culture. But as technological developments speed along, so too do the strings of potential bugs in new tech code. дальше »
2018-10-18 12:00 | |
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Apple might launch Macs with proprietary chips by 2020
Apple is already a powerhouse when it comes to designing processors for its phones. Now, it’s also reportedly working on chips for its computers, which will feature in Macs by 2020. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that Apple will launch MacBooks with a chip designed in-house, two years from now. дальше »
2018-10-18 11:30 | |
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WHO scientists used Photoshop to doctor images in cancer research
Researchers affiliated with WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) have been exposed for manipulating images in multiple research papers they have published over the years. Between 2005 and 2014, Massimo Tommasino, head of Infections and Cancer Biology Group at IARC in Lyon, France, and his former colleague there Uzma Hasan, had published multiple papers with doctored images. дальше »
2018-10-18 10:23 | |
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Scientists prove same-sex mammals can make babies
A team of scientists in China has successfully generated offspring created from the DNA of two same-sex mice. This is the first time such a feat has been accomplished with mammals, and it could have huge implications for humans. дальше »
2018-10-18 00:21 | |
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Hitman 2 announces the oft-killed Sean Bean as a contract target
IO Interactive, the developers behind the Hitman series, today announced the first post-release content for the upcoming Hitman 2, including the subject of the first contract. Soon you — yes, you — will join the long, long list of individuals who can boast they’ve killed Sean Bean. дальше »
2018-10-18 20:52 | |
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