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Robots for the elderly must be designed with care and respect
Many countries around the world have ageing populations and a growing prevalence of dementia. Japan, in particular, is a “super-ageing” society, with a population getting older faster than anywhere else in the world due to long life expectancy and low birth rates. дальше »
2019-7-6 18:50 | |
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Dr. Doom continues to attack Arthur Hayes; equates BitMEX to a ‘racket business’
Remember the concept of the ‘totem’ from Inception? If the totem continues to spin, the holder is still dreaming and if it drops, it is reality. Nouriel Roubini is the cryptocurrency world’s version of the totem. дальше »
2019-7-5 17:00 | |
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Maduro orders Venezuelan bank to sell Petro cryptocurrency in latest pump attempt
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has ordered that every branch of the Banco de Venezuela should allow citizens to buy and trade El Petro, the state-issued cryptocurrency he’s so intent on pursuing. дальше »
2019-7-5 13:54 | |
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IBM’s Call for Code Starter Kits are a perfect intro to coding and AI
IBM recently debuted technology Starter Kits to aid those joining the company’s Call for Code challenge. Anyone interested in starting their machine learning, artificial intelligence, or coding journey should consider this an opportunity to learn with experts and potentially do some good in the world. дальше »
2019-7-4 03:14 | |
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Review: Adventure Academy is the perfect after school companion for eager learners
Age of Learning recently launched an MMO-style educational game for ages 8-13 called Adventure Academy. It’s reminiscent of online questing games like World of Warcraft, only it’s entirely kid-safe. дальше »
2019-7-4 23:43 | |
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‘The world’s greatest email app’ is a privacy nightmare
Superhuman bills itself as the world’s greatest email client. It should, given how much it costs; users of the app pay $30 a month for a subscription. It justifies that cost by being as feature complete as possible. дальше »
2019-7-3 17:42 | |
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CNBC Trader Acknowledges Bitcoin (BTC) as Uncorrelated Hedge, Joins Bloomberg Economist
Bitcoin Continues to Gain Traction as Safe Haven Throughout its short history, Bitcoin (BTC) has been seen as anything but centralized, sovereign, and censorable. The crypto asset was created by a pseudonymous individual, is secured by a. дальше »
2019-7-3 00:30 | |
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A blockchain payment system can empower refugees – if they participate in its design
In Lebanon, around 350,000 Syrian refugees don’t have access to enough safe and nutritious food. To stem the crisis, the World Food Programme (WFP) of the United Nations introduced an electronic voucher system to distribute food aid. дальше »
2019-7-2 14:50 | |
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We need to talk marketing ethics: What to consider as a content writer
When I started writing, it was really just a hobby. I thought – since I’m already always scribbling away and habitually putting to paper everything I learn, I might as well start sharing it with blogs and communities across the web, to teach and to be taught. дальше »
2019-6-30 17:00 | |
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Why Google Duplex might make my design job redundant
A year ago, Google blew the world away with Duplex, an AI assistant that can make phone calls for you. The demo went viral and raised a lot of ethical and philosophical questions. Last month, Google announced an update for Duplex: it can now use websites for you. дальше »
2019-6-29 17:00 | |
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This video game reveals how prehistoric people tackled climate change
How will climate change remake our world in the 21st century? Will we be able to adapt and survive? As with many things, the past is a good guide for the future. Humans have experienced climate changes in the past that have transformed their environment – studying their response could tell us something about our own fate. дальше »
2019-6-29 12:00 | |
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The world isn’t ready for deepfakes. Here’s what we need to do.
How well do you think you could discern between a genuine video of a politician or celebrity, and one that was generated to mimic their likeness, down to their body language quirks and accent? Thanks to illusory superiority, you probably think you’re better than average. дальше »
2019-6-29 19:58 | |
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Here’s how billionaires are planning their immortality
While we all know that billionaires control a substantial amount of the world’s wealth – in fact, current projections see the richest 1% controlling 2/3 of it by 2030 – what they use their vast fortunes on may surprise you. дальше »
2019-6-29 18:18 | |
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Zuckerberg isn’t ready for deepfakes
Faced with a potential crisis, the magnitude of which the world has never seen, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg wants us all to slow down. Crises, however, wait for no one. And Facebook’s latest problem, that of altered or faked video, brings with it the democracy destroying power of an atom bomb. дальше »
2019-6-28 03:55 | |
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CHEAP: You’ve only got HOURS to get this eufy 11s robo-vacuum for $149
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Look, robotic vacuums are cool. That’s all there is to it. There’s little in the world I like as much as pressing a button and having a tiny little device do some cleaning for me. дальше »
2019-6-27 12:23 | |
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The first AI capable of simulating the universe works so well it’s scary
A team of researchers recently pioneered the world’s first AI universe simulator. It’s fast; it’s accurate; and its creators are baffled by its ability to understand things about the cosmos that it shouldn’t. дальше »
2019-6-27 00:56 | |
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Duolingo finally adds Arabic to its repertoire
Duolingo’s stable of languages expanded today to include Arabic — both the spoken and written word. With this, Duolingo now teaches five of the world’s most common tongues, and TNW got the chance to look at the course a few days early. дальше »
2019-6-27 23:43 | |
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3 key Observations as the Bitcoin Bull Run Continues Unabated
Now that the Bitcoin price has gone on an absolute tear, it will be interesting to see how all other markets evolve accordingly. So far, it seems things are heavily in favor of the world’s leading cryptocurrency, as alternative markets struggle to keep up. дальше »
2019-6-27 17:00 | |
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There are now over 5,000 cryptocurrency ATMs around the world
The number of cryptocurrency ATMs worldwide continues to grow. The 5,000 milestone appears to have been reached in the past few weeks. As of June 1, there were 4,858 cryptocurrency ATMs. According to data from CoinATMradar. дальше »
2019-6-26 14:07 | |
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The Wayback Machine can now highlight changes in copy on websites
Since its launch in 2001, the Wayback Machine has been a very useful digital archive of the World Wide Web. By frequently crawling and caching pages for the archive, the Wayback Machine has amassed over 366 billion web pages, 20 million books and texts, 4 million videos, and tons of software programs. дальше »
2019-6-26 12:00 | |
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Oppo reveals the world’s first under-the-display selfie camera
Oppo just unveiled its first phone with under-the-display selfie camera at Mobile World Congress Shangai. A few weeks ago, the Chinese company had shown its concept of hosting a camera under the display via a tweet. дальше »
2019-6-26 11:57 | |
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Vivo claims its new 120W tech can charge your phone in just 13 minutes
Vivo said it just showed off its new charging tech at Mobile World Congress Shangai that can juice up your phone in just 13 minutes. The Chinese phone maker said that phones with this technology can support charging at 120W. дальше »
2019-6-26 08:55 | |
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Why Gibraltar is Behind The Revolutionary New Crypto Card
Gibraltar today stands as one of the most blockchain and cryptocurrency forward nations in the world. The nation’s visionary outlook to emerging technologies, especially in the areas of regulating blockchain and cryptocurrency, continues to attract many projects in the industry. дальше »
2019-6-26 01:36 | |
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MySpace employees reportedly read your mid-2000s DMs
Long before Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram ruled the social media world, there was Myspace. One of the earliest social networks crossed the mark of 100 million users in 2006. However, a report published by Vice today suggests that its employees used a specific tool to spy on its users. дальше »
2019-6-25 14:28 | |
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Big Three Credit Rating Agency Fitch Touts Facebook's Fiat-Backed Libra
As the wave of interest in Facebook's stablecoin Libra continues around the world, it appears that Mark Zuckerberg's foray into digital currencies has a new and powerful ally. Fitch, one of the big three credit rating agencies, gave it a thumbs up in a recent report. дальше »
2019-6-25 05:20 | |
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Money Continues To Change With The Latest Tech And Financial Trends
At the moment everyone is talking about Libra and what Facebook has to offer to the crypto market and the financial world. However, Nik Milanovic, a fintech and financial inclusion enthusiast, considers that it is time to start thinking which is the role that money plays in the current world. Will Money Eventually Evolve? In […] дальше »
2019-6-23 00:30 | |
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KEF R3 Review: Exemplary speakers that do almost everything right
In the world of enthusiast speakers, few names stand out as much as KEF. The British speaker company has been an influence on high-end audio since the 60s, and to date makes some of the most popular hi-fi speakers on the market. дальше »
2019-6-22 02:23 | |
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Bitcoin wallets aren’t addresses — a secret guide for embarrassed crypto noobs
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. If you own any cryptocurrency, the chances are you’ve had to use an address, or a wallet, or both. дальше »
2019-6-21 15:38 | |
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Bitcoin is the 11th largest monetary system in the world, ahead of Korean won
Bitcoin’s current market capitalization would make it the 9th largest monetary system in the world, ahead of the Korean won and behind the Russian ruble. Bitcoin continues to grow The monetary base is defined by the US Federal Reserve as: “The sum of currency in circulation and reserve balances—deposits held by banks and other depository […] The post Bitcoin is the 11th largest monetary system in the world, ahead of Korean won appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-6-21 10:46 | |
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Why Gibraltar is Behind The Revolutionary New Crypto Card
Gibraltar today stands as one of the most blockchain and cryptocurrency forward nations in the world. The nation’s visionary outlook to emerging technologies, especially in the areas of regulating blockchain and cryptocurrency, continues to attract many projects in the industry. дальше »
2019-6-20 20:47 | |
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Bitcoin healthy AF following Zuckbuck reveal, hash rate hits all-time high
Bitcoin‘s hash rate is skyrocketing, setting a new all-time-high and flying in the face of Facebook’s ambitious Libra cryptocurrency — a remarkably healthy sign for the world’s most popular blockchain. дальше »
2019-6-20 17:15 | |
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Australia: Cryptocurrency unlikely for retail payments, Facebook or not
The world is still processing the specifics of Facebook‘s Libra digital currency, but even the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has realized it’s set to rub cryptocurrency purists the wrong way. дальше »
2019-6-20 12:38 | |
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Amazon is selling two new books supposedly authored by ‘Satoshi Nakamoto’
Everyone in the world of cryptocurrency knows the name Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin and author of its eponymous white paper. If you believe everything you see on the internet, it might seem as if Nakamoto is not yet done with their writing exploits. дальше »
2019-6-19 17:51 | |
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Google wants to be a ‘good neighbor’ by pledging $1B to Bay Area housing
San Francisco is home to the tech elite, and is one of the most expensive places to live in the world, thanks to scores of tech firms moving in over the past couple of decades. Now, Google wants to make it a little more affordable. дальше »
2019-6-19 11:15 | |
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GitHub acquires Pull Panda and makes its code review tools available for free
Exactly one year after buying GitHub for $7. 5 billion, Microsoft has now purchased Pull Panda to beef up the software development platform with more collaborative tools. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by the two companies. дальше »
2019-6-19 08:28 | |
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South Korean banks spearhead blockchain adoption
South Korea is a global crypto hot spot and its citizens are some of the most enthusiastic crypto traders in the world. The technology-focused country continues to adopt blockchain solutions with South Korea’s largest bank Kookin the latest to announce a new crypto initiative. дальше »
2019-6-19 22:30 | |
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Crypto Twitter responds to the reality of Facebook’s Libra ‘cryptocurrency’
Following months of speculation, Facebook finally confirmed the release of Libra next year. The tech giant also unveiled details about Calibra, its corresponding custodial digital wallet, but failed to provide specifics about its launch plans. дальше »
2019-6-18 18:25 | |
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British Bitcoin scammer nets $50M running fake Bitcoin trading site
A British Bitcoin scammer has admitted to a con that duped people, all over the world, out of $50 million. In US courts last week, the perpetrator, identified as 50-year old Renwick Haddow, admitted to running a fake Bitcoin trading platform that defrauded hundreds of investors form around the globe. дальше »
2019-6-18 12:41 | |
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MIT researchers taught robots to link senses like sight and touch
MIT researchers at the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) have created a predictive AI that allows robots to link multiple senses in much the same way humans do. “While our sense of touch gives us a channel to feel the physical world, our eyes help us immediately understand the full picture of these tactile signals,” writes Rachel Gordon, of MIT CSAIL. дальше »
2019-6-18 03:25 | |
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Jack Dorsey answers our questions about Square’s plans for Bitcoin
Square is a company best known for its disruptive card payment technology. Founded in 2009 by Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, the company sells affordable mobile-based point-of-sale systems. But beyond the world of traditional fiat currencies, the firm is making cautious steps into the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-6-14 15:20 | |
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How TomTom’s co-founder is empowering future devs
At TNW Conference last month, tech leaders came together to discuss the future. Corinne Vigreux, co-founder of navigation tech giant TomTom, explained how her latest venture will equip the next generation with digital skills. дальше »
2019-6-14 14:12 | |
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CHEAP: Suck it, reality — Samsung’s Odyssey+ VR headset has $200 off
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! The world sucks. You know it, I know it, and your dentist even knows it. That’s why it’s so important we all start spending a lot more time in virtual reality (VR). дальше »
2019-6-14 12:24 | |
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Remittance Innovation in ASEAN Is Changing Lives for Workers Living Abroad
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) continues to make its case as one of the world’s most exciting testing grounds for blockchain, cross border payments, and digital assets. Ripple has been part of much of this pioneering work with partners like SBI Remit, CIMB Group, Siam Commercial Bank, Mitsubishi Corporation and Standard Chartered, the … Continued The post Remittance Innovation in ASEAN Is Changing Lives for Workers Living Abroad appeared first on Ripple. дальше »
2019-6-20 00:17 | |
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Xbox head thinks E3 is about boosting gaming’s reputation — it’s not
E3 has drawn to a close for another year, and with the end comes the usual question of what the conference’s purpose is in the gaming industry. According to Xbox head Phil Spencer, the purpose is to raise the profile and reputation of gaming worldwide. дальше »
2019-6-14 23:05 | |
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This site makes it ridiculously easy to experiment with Apache Kafka
Apache Kafka is a fascinating product that solves a problem that almost nobody has. If the Internet is a series of tubes (RIP Ted Stevens), Apache Kafka is the pipe that connects high-volume applications with their external components, like databases and third-party services. дальше »
2019-6-13 22:57 | |
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Facebook finally faces GDPR lawsuit after getting shot down in Austrian court
A GDPR case against Facebook, launched by Austrian privacy activist Max Schrems, has been deemed legal under EU law after the Austrian Supreme Court’s ruling, ComputerWeekly reports. Why is this a big deal? Because Facebook has been trying to block this case for five years, and winning a ruling against one of the richest companies in the world is huge news. дальше »
2019-6-12 18:06 | |
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