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is no longer Twitter’s most unpopular emoji
If you take a few moments to scroll through the emoji keyboard, you’ll eventually come across the ‘travel and places’ category to find an innocent looking aerial tramway (). This was Twitter‘s least used emoji for the past 77 days but as of yesterday, it’s now officially the second to last least used emoji in the emojiverse (hooray!). дальше »
2018-7-23 14:05 | |
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DOOM in ASCII mode is equal parts fun and frustrating
You don’t really need an excuse to revisit id Software’s genre-defining FPS game, DOOM – but indie developer Dario Zubovoic’s take on the classic is good enough reason to jump back into the gory shooter for a few rounds. дальше »
2018-7-23 09:46 | |
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Apple’s HomePod will reportedly be able to make calls soon
Apple is believed to be adding some notable features to its Siri-powered HomePod smart speaker, including the ability to make and receive phone calls. That’s from French site iGeneration, which noted that it’s had a look at the iOS 12-based software for the device, and has spotted a bunch of new functions that’ll be enabled on it via a software update. дальше »
2018-7-23 08:23 | |
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My team used to suck at meetings, but now people are begging us to share our secret sauce
Think you hate meetings? My colleagues and I were so sick of them that we teamed up with Chelsea Handler to build an excuse generator. Can you guess what one of the main use cases was? Getting out of meetings. дальше »
2018-7-22 19:30 | |
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Paying for a service doesn’t guarantee it won’t sell your data
In the wake of Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica scandal and congressional hearings, there’s a palpable sense that the pressure slowly building around online data security is about to finally catapult us into uncharted territory. дальше »
2018-7-22 15:30 | |
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You can’t achieve long term profits without knowing how your employees feel
Does your company get a good return on all the time and money it invests in leadership development? Despite the millions spent on developing leaders, many employees — perhaps even most — are disengaged from their work and not giving it their best shot. дальше »
2018-7-22 11:30 | |
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How cryptography enables online shopping, cloud tech, and the blockchain
What do the Gallic Wars and online shopping have in common? The answer, believe it or not, is cryptography. Cryptography is the cement of the digital world, but it also has a long history that predates the digital era. дальше »
2018-7-21 19:30 | |
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One year after massive takedowns, dark web marketplaces are thriving
The past year has been one of the most tumultuous for the dark web, as massive law enforcement efforts have untangled and disbanded several large criminal operations — but did these operations actually make a difference? What happened? On July 4, 2017, the Amazon of the dark web went dark. дальше »
2018-7-21 15:30 | |
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Designers, don’t be afraid to let robots design
In 1961, Alan Perlis, an early pioneer in computer science, advocated that computer programming should be a requirement of a liberal arts education. He believed students of creative disciplines should learn programming, not so they could become programmers, but so they could learn more about how to construct and analyze processes — whether building an imaginary world for a video game, designing a brand logo, or telling a compelling story. дальше »
2018-7-21 11:30 | |
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A Japanese startup has ambitious plans for on-demand meteor showers
A Tokyo-based startup is hard at work developing a system that would deliver “shooting stars on demand. ” According to a report by Japan Times, the world’s first artificial meteor shower could take place over Hiroshima as early as 2020. дальше »
2018-7-21 02:55 | |
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Here’s why you shouldn’t give your Fortnite password to strangers
A teenager in Ohio fell victim to the oldest scam on record while playing Fortnite. Hopefully his loss will stand as a good lesson for the legions of other neophytes cutting their teeth on the popular battle royale game. дальше »
2018-7-21 02:20 | |
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Google Translate glitch predicts the second coming of Christ
Google’s AI appears to be using its Translate platform to spread some good old-fashioned doomsday prophecy. We have no way of confirming that the world isn’t coming to an end, but we’re going to go ahead and say it’s a glitch. дальше »
2018-7-21 01:46 | |
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Limbo and Inside fill a neglected niche in the Switch library
After playing both Inside and Limbo on the Nintendo Switch, I’ve com3 to the realization that the handheld needs more games with less color. Tiny person in a big world Limbo and Inside are the only games thus far made by indie studio Playdead. дальше »
2018-7-21 23:02 | |
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Free-to-play games are a breeding ground for money laundering
New reports have surfaced that credit card thieves are laundering their ill-gotten gains in one of the most heretofore-innocuous markets out there: Free-to-play mobile games, such as Clash of Clans, or Marvel Contest of Champions. дальше »
2018-7-20 20:19 | |
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IBM came up with a watermark for neural networks
The creation and development of a robust neural network is a labor-intensive and time consuming endeavor. That’s why a team of IBM researchers recently developed a way for AI developers to protect their intellectual property. дальше »
2018-7-20 18:52 | |
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The Motiv Ring is a fitness tracker for folks who hate fitness trackers
I’ve always thought fitness trackers are dumb. Often, they look cheap, tacky, and cheesy. In fact, they remind me more of those weird plastic bracelets kids were obsessed with in the 2000s than breathtaking pieces of tech. дальше »
2018-7-20 17:15 | |
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Anchor’s cross-device steel charging cable is virtually indestructible – but I hate using it
There are loads of charging cables that claim to be extremely durable. I can confirm that Anchor’s $39 offering walks the talk, and it even lets you swap connectors so you can plug it into anything. дальше »
2018-7-20 16:38 | |
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How pay-as-you-go solar solutions can electrify Africa — and generate profits for you
Over 1. 1 billion people have no access to electricity worldwide. Instead, they rely on kerosene lamps, candles, and inefficient cookstoves, which by themselves cause health and environmental problems. дальше »
2018-7-20 14:43 | |
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Join TNW’s Highly Subjective Game Show and win great prizes and eternal glory
Next week, we’re hosting an event… but not just any event. We’re putting together the BEST ONLINE QUIZ THAT HAS EVER BEEN CREATED, and it’s called: Wow. Whats that? Why, it’s exactly what it sounds like! We’ve set forth 10 carefully crafted questions which have no objectively correct answers. дальше »
2018-7-20 13:01 | |
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Alexa needs better training to understand non-American accents
A team of researchers working with The Washington Post found that Alexa comprehends certain non-American accents and dialects poorly in the US, and that there was a pattern to this weakness. The team had more than 100 people from nearly 20 US cities dictate thousands of voice commands to Alexa. дальше »
2018-7-20 12:17 | |
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Google is reportedly building Fuchsia OS to replace Android on all its devices (Update: not anytime soon)
Bloomberg’s Mark Bergen and Mark Gurman have a juicy scoop on Google’s secretive Fuchsia OS project, which we’ve been hearing about for the past couple of years. The company is reportedly working to flesh out the platform to eventually run on a wide range of devices, and perhaps even replace Android on Google-branded hardware someday. дальше »
2018-7-20 11:21 | |
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Google is reportedly building Fuchsia OS to replace Android on all its devices
Bloomberg’s Mark Bergen and Mark Gurman have a juicy scoop on Google’s secretive Fuchsia OS project, which we’ve been hearing about for the past couple of years. The company is reportedly working to flesh out the platform to eventually run on a wide range of devices, and perhaps even replace Android on Google-branded hardware someday. дальше »
2018-7-20 11:21 | |
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Investment fund CEOs: XRP is digital fiat, not real cryptocurrency
In the lead-up to the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) critical decision on whether digital tokens are securities, CEOs of digital asset investment firms are really giving it to Ripple’s native cryptocurrency, XRP – claiming it’s really just digital fiat. дальше »
2018-7-20 10:46 | |
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Google’s latest AI experiment makes GIFs by watching you move
Google has published a brand new AI experiment called Move Mirror, which matches your pose with a catalogue of 80,000 photos. Useless? Kinda, but it’s also pretty bloody cool. Here’s how it works: when you visit the Move Mirror website and grant it access to your computer’s webcam, it maps the positioning of your joints using a computer vision model called PoseNet. дальше »
2018-7-20 10:41 | |
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9 simple ways to update customers on policy changes
Before the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance deadline went into effect in the EU, many websites updated their customers about their privacy policy. However, a lot of users were slammed with repetitive notifications which were intrusive and annoying. дальше »
2018-7-20 10:00 | |
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Coindar is the nifty cryptocurrency trading tool that every investor should use
Cryptocurrency trading can be a fickle mistress – and if you hang out in Telegram channels long enough you’ll see these questions asked incessantly: When moon? Why dump? When new exchange? Well, a new service has opened up that can help answer in real time. дальше »
2018-7-20 09:57 | |
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WhatsApp limits message forwarding to fight the spread of fake news
WhatsApp is making yet another change to its service to prevent the spread of misinformation by neutering its message forwarding function. Users will now only be able to forward messages to 20 contacts at a time; people in India will be limited to forwarding messages to only five people at a time. дальше »
2018-7-20 09:10 | |
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Instagram’s new status dots tell you if your contacts are online – but you can turn them off
Back in January, Instagram began revealing when your contacts were last active on the platform. It’s now building on that functionality to enhance its messaging tool with status indicators that tell you if your friends are online. дальше »
2018-7-20 08:02 | |
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Sony announces limited edition ‘Amazing Red’ PS4 Pro bundle
Sony today announced a custom-edition PlayStation 4 that features a bright red exterior adorned with the logo of everyone’s favorite web-slinger. I’m not a fan of custom-edition consoles. I’d like to think that when I fork over upwards of $500 that the console I just bought is going to be, visually speaking, something I’ll have to live with for the next several years — until a new version takes its place. дальше »
2018-7-20 03:15 | |
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Prime exclusive Moto G6 Play / Z3 Play are an Amazon power user’s dream
Motorola’s G6 Play and Z3 Play smartphones recently joined the Prime Exclusive family of unlocked phones. They come with a hefty discount and all the Amazon apps you could want pre-installed. If you love Amazon Prime, and you’re in the market for a mid-tier phone, you should consider both devices. дальше »
2018-7-20 02:20 | |
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Zuckerberg says Facebook doesn’t decide truth. He’s right.
Mark Zuckerberg recently fell into a whole ocean of hot water when he appeared to equivocate on the controversial topic of Holocaust denial. But his message is less about Facebook‘s attitude towards fringe opinions, and more about its attitude towards all opinions — yours included. дальше »
2018-7-20 23:48 | |
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Twitter bots are running amok with your public Venmo data
A data expert by the name of Hang Do Thi Duc recently exposed a problem with Venmo’s privacy settings, they’re public by default. For those who didn’t know that, Hang’s the angel on your shoulder trying to keep you safe. дальше »
2018-7-20 23:03 | |
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Amazon’s new tool tracks down odd parts to avoid those dreaded trips to the hardware store
A new Amazon feature first spotted by TechCrunch helps anyone with an iPhone find odd parts that might otherwise involve a trip to the hardware store. Called “Part Finder,” Amazon‘s new tool is one of the more useful computer vision tools to date. дальше »
2018-7-20 22:25 | |
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Backed by psychology, reviews are big for your business — here’s why
Having been involved in the development of several e-commerce products over the years, one thing I’ve learned is that a great product and a persuasive marketing message aren’t always enough to help you generate lasting success. дальше »
2018-7-19 21:45 | |
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Third-party sellers caught selling pirated games on Amazon
Third-party sellers managed to hawk cheap, pirated copies of new games on Amazon. While the site has since removed the sketchy versions, it’s a good time to remember to be cautious before you buy anything for those prices, games included. дальше »
2018-7-19 20:43 | |
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Why reducing customer friction is the new customer loyalty
Customers, as we all know, are a fickle bunch. Considering how customer loyalty is far from abundant these days, there are many ways to lose a customer, but the biggest turn-off for today’s consumers is an experience in which friction isn’t kept to a minimum. дальше »
2018-7-19 20:30 | |
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Cloudflare launches free protection for election websites
Cloudflare has launched a new initiative, called the Athenian Project, to protect electoral websites from online attacks. The service is available free of charge to state and local governments, and offers Cloudflare’s enterprise-level security and reliability services. дальше »
2018-7-19 18:00 | |
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Apple casually slips membranes into new Macbooks to try and fix keyboard issues
Well, I gotta eat my words. Not did I only rubbish Apple for not fixing its keyboard, one of TNW’s editors disagreed with my take on the update so much, he wrote an article refuting it. Obtained by MacRumours, an internal document that’s been sent to Apple Authorized Service Providers (you know, the folks who fix your Apple products, but don’t wear those silly polo shirts) confirms iFixit’s find of a silicone barrier underneath the keys of the new MacBook Pro. дальше »
2018-7-19 16:59 | |
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Human interaction keeps crumbling as Bitmoji become your Tinder wingman
Tinder just announced it’s adding Bitmoji to DMs for users in Canada and Mexico, with plans to launch the feature in the US before the end of the summer. According to Tinder, the collaboration with Snapchat’s Bitmoji is meant to help people break the ice — without revealing too much info, like your Snapchat details. дальше »
2018-7-19 14:36 | |
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Huawei’s quirky TalkBand B5 combines a fitness tracker with a pop-out bluetooth headset
Huawei’s latest wearable is a bloody strange one. The TalkBand B5 is the fourth-generation of the Chinese giant’s fitness trackers, and like its predecessors, combines a conventional-looking wrist-worn screen with a bluetooth headset. дальше »
2018-7-19 14:20 | |
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Mining cryptocurrency has become fashionable for charities – but does it work?
Taking a cue from other global charities, leading online petition platform Change. org has launched its own philanthropic cryptocurrency mining initiative. “’The Mining Screensaver’ claims to wield the ability to change the world by utilizing the processing power of computers worldwide. дальше »
2018-7-19 14:17 | |
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A budget version of the BlackBerry Key2 is on the way
The BlackBerry Key2 is easily one of my favorite phones of 2018, but it is rather expensive, retailing at $650 unlocked in the US. Fortunately, a cheaper version is on the horizon, which will bring the iconic physical keyboard to more users, at a vastly lower price point. дальше »
2018-7-19 13:44 | |
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Xiaomi’s huge Mi Max 3 is one of the biggest phones you can buy right now
Chinese phone brand Xiaomi has launched the follow up to last year’s Mi Max 2 (which we reviewed here). The Mi Max 3 improves in almost almost all areas of its bargain-basement phablet predecessor, particularly in the screen, camera, and battery departments. дальше »
2018-7-19 12:51 | |
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Reddit rolls subreddit chatrooms – what could possibly go wrong?
Ahh, I remember the halcyon days of the late-90s internet, where strangers from all over the globe would meet in AOL chat rooms and type “A / S / L” at each other over and over again. Well, Reddit is looking to bring this era back with Reddit Chat, a feature that’s being rolled out across subreddits. дальше »
2018-7-19 12:25 | |
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Reddit rolls out subreddit chatrooms – what could possibly go wrong?
Ahh, I remember the halcyon days of the late-90s internet, where strangers from all over the globe would meet in AOL chat rooms and type “A / S / L” at each other over and over again. Well, Reddit is looking to bring this era back with Reddit Chat, a feature that’s being rolled out across subreddits. дальше »
2018-7-19 12:25 | |
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Coinbase says it never needed SEC approval to list security tokens
Earlier this week, leading cryptocurrency exchange desk Coinbase announced it had gotten a stamp of approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to close a trio of acquisitions that could allow the company to trade security tokens. дальше »
2018-7-19 11:16 | |
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Corning’s Gorilla Glass 6 promises to help your phone survive multiple drops
If you’re rocking an Android phone from the likes of Samsung, LG, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and other major brands, its screen is likely protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass. The company’s just unveiled the latest version of its protective composition, which is said to be twice as effective as Gorilla Glass 5. дальше »
2018-7-19 10:21 | |
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Hyperloop TT strikes deal to build test track in China
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT), a crowdsourced enterprise, has struck a deal with China to build a test track in the Chinese province of Guizhou. Engadget reported that the track will cover a distance of 10 km. дальше »
2018-7-19 10:10 | |
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