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The Splinternet is here and your company needs to be ready
We are entering a new era, a battleground of sorts between nations, that some government and industry watchers have termed the “Splinternet. ” The Splinternet is, essentially, the splitting up of the internet into country-specific and region-specific internets, creating a ‘balkanization’ effect. дальше »
2019-6-10 12:00 | |
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How a #10YearChallenge tweet highlights Iran’s paradoxical relationship with social media
The 10-Year Challenge was the year’s first big internet fad. You remember? When people posted pictures of themselves from 2009 and 2019 in order to… well, actually, that was it. Depending on who you talk to, it was either a benign trend for people to show off how resilient their faces were against the tides of time, or a conspiracy by Facebook to improve its facial recognition tech. дальше »
2019-6-5 16:51 | |
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This feminist chatbot challenges AI bias in voice assistants
The Feminist Internet, a non-profit working to prevent biases creeping into AI, has created F’xa — a feminist voice assistant that teaches users about AI bias and suggests how they can avoid reinforcing harmful stereotypes. дальше »
2019-6-4 17:18 | |
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‘Crypto-Twitter’ is explaining Bitcoin in 280 characters or less
Self-professed cypherpunk Jameson Lopp has set the cryptocurrency community a seemingly impossible task: efficiently explain Bitcoin in less than 280 characters. A global, neutral payment network that allows anyone on earth to transact a huge or tiny amount of value with anyone else within minutes, without needing to ask permission from a government, without disclosing one’s personal information, and without the possibility of censorship. дальше »
2019-6-3 14:33 | |
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as russian censorship increases, is a decentralized web the answer?
Amid the furor around the Mueller report, it’s somehow become easy to forget that Russia continues to wage war against the truth through censorship and disinformation. This stands true whether you look at the country’s domestic policy or its interference in global politics. дальше »
2019-5-30 17:02 | |
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Sony announces Death Stranding release date in bizarre Twitch stream
Death Stranding, the puzzling brainwave of former Konami problem child Hideo Kojima, has tantalized the internet for some time. Now, after offering only the most obscure view of the game for almost 3 years, the developers have finally, finally given a good look at Death Stranding in the new trailer, and revealed when it will come out — albeit in the strangest way possible. дальше »
2019-5-29 21:50 | |
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If you work in tech, these cities give you the most bang for your buck
Thanks to globalization and the rise of the internet, we’ve become less and less bound to a particular location to live and work. Working remotely or actually moving to an entirely different part of the world for a job that more closely matches our skills and professional goals – or simply offers higher living standards – has never been easier. дальше »
2019-5-29 18:34 | |
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Someone spent $1.3 million on a malware-ridden laptop and I clearly don’t understand art
If you’d bought a Samsung NC10 the day it was released, the laptop would have set you back about $499. That was 11 years ago. Today, that same laptop, loaded with malware, fetched a cool $1. 3 million at auction. дальше »
2019-5-29 04:15 | |
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IOTA wants to ditch its most centralized component, but the timeline is still murky
IOTA, a distributed ledger protocol for the Internet of Things, has released a new white paper detailing an upcoming software upgrade that promises to improve scalability and get rid of the network’s most centralized component – the Coordinator. дальше »
2019-5-28 18:02 | |
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Longcat lives!
Almost fifteen years ago, a Japanese ailurophile posted a picture of her beloved feline companion to the Internet. She didn’t realize it at the time, but this innocuous photo would indelibly etch itself upon the web’s consciousness, becoming a cornerstone of digital lore and meme culture for years to come. дальше »
2019-5-24 15:44 | |
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SpaceX successfully launches 60 of its Starlink internet satellites
After a few delays, SpaceX finally launched the first 60 satellites under its ambitious Starlink project today. The company’s rocket Falcon 9 lifted off at the scheduled time of 2230 ET. These satellites will be operational in an orbit 500 km from the surface of the earth. дальше »
2019-5-24 11:07 | |
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The privacy-focused Tor browser is now officially on Android
After a long wait, privacy-focused browser Tor is finally on Android with a stable release. Last September, the Tor project team launched an alpha version to test the waters, but according to a new blog post, the browser is finally ready for action: Mobile browsing is increasing around the world, and in some parts, it is commonly the only way people access the internet. дальше »
2019-5-22 11:28 | |
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Google searches for how to cancel HBO spiked after Game of Thrones’ finale
BEWARE! If you haven’t finished Game of Thrones yet, there might be some spoilers in here. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. Been on the internet recently? Then you’ll be aware that the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones is all wrapped up. дальше »
2019-5-21 17:06 | |
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Here’s the real tea: A primer on YouTube drama channels
So you may have heard about a little fight going on in the YouTube community, between two beauty gurus named Tati Westbrook and James Charles. The drama tornado has engulfed aspects of the internet that aren’t even remotely related to the two, but one of the reasons may be an organized and inquisitive network of channels devoted to drama. дальше »
2019-5-18 03:05 | |
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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. дальше »
2019-5-16 11:22 | |
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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. дальше »
2019-5-15 11:13 | |
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The Internet is wrong about Liquid Death, the controversial ‘punk rock’ canned water
I have an opinion I wish to share that you almost certainly won’t agree with. (Not like that’s stopped me in the past) Mike Cessario, a former creative director at Netflix, recently raised $1. дальше »
2019-5-8 18:28 | |
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Watch: This hacked Roomba swears every time it hits an object, and it’s hilarious
Making robots swear for fun (and science) is far from a novelty on the internet. But this new video of a reprogrammed cleaning robot Roomba will still tickle your funny bone. This new gag comes from YouTuber Michael Reeves, who’s previously built a robot that shoots energy drinks when you’re tired and another one that picks tomatoes out of your salad for some reason. дальше »
2019-5-6 13:14 | |
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Lady Bits #3: On feminist porn, Marge Simpson, and crying at work
Welcome back to Lady Bits, our feminist newsletter that makes everyone mad <3 Today we’re talking about feminist porn, Marge Simpson, and whether or not it’s ok to cry at work… the bloody news The internet’s idiots already tried to discredit Katie Bouman’s historic accomplishments. дальше »
2019-5-6 10:37 | |
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1 million crypto-jacking attempts blocked daily, despite Coinhive’s demise
The cryptocurrency mining script Coinhive may have shut down earlier this year, but crypto-jackers are still active across the internet. Many devices originally infected with Coinhive are also still trying to illicitly mine cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-5-2 17:59 | |
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What World War II can teach us about fighting fake news
With local and European elections just mere days away, the UK government is heavily promoting its S. H. A. R. E Checklist campaign across social media, which warns against the dangers of proliferating fake news. дальше »
2019-4-30 11:58 | |
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YouTube’s recommendation algorithm is trying to ruin Avengers and Game of Thrones for me
Look, I know the internet is dark and full of terrors if you’re not up to date on your favorite bits of pop culture. I should know better than to think I can completely avoid the zeitgeist around Avengers: Endgame and the latest season of Game of Thrones. дальше »
2019-4-30 04:18 | |
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Australian cryptocurrency scams earned $4.3 million last year, up 190%
Australian fraudsters earned $4. 3 million (AU$6. 1 million) with cryptocurrency scams last year—a revenue increase of 190 percent when compared to 2017. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)’s new report details the extent of the nation’s problem with cryptocurrency fraud. дальше »
2019-4-29 13:01 | |
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The SETI screensaver shows us what the internet could’ve been
When I was twelve years old, I became obsessed with a screen saver. The screen saver pictured above, to be precise; you can watch its full glory here. It had multicolored lines that rose up inside a frame, like a kind of three-dimensional bar graph, and a whole lot of incomprehensible text and numbers that whizzed around above. дальше »
2019-4-28 15:00 | |
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Google’s nifty ‘Endgame’ Easter egg wipes out half your search results with a snap of Thanos’ fingers
Avengers: Endgame is smashing box office records, pulling in more than $60 million yesterday alone. And while the internet loses its collective shit over Endgame, we’re just over here trying to finish out the work week so we can slide into a theater for a peek at the film. дальше »
2019-4-27 02:59 | |
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New cryptocurrency malware hijacks China’s enterprises to mine Monero
A dangerous new wave of cryptocurrency mining malware has struck the internet, and it has already infected thousands of high-value enterprises across Asia. Known as “Beapy,” the malware uses leaked NSA exploits and hacked credentials to spread through exposed networks as quickly as possible. дальше »
2019-4-25 13:19 | |
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This ad agency is creating fake worlds to sell real products
I’m sitting at my laptop. The year is 2019, but the website I’m visiting feels oddly out of this time. It could’ve been built in the early days of the internet – or in a dystopian future where humans are desperately trying to resuscitate our once-thriving digital culture. дальше »
2019-4-24 17:01 | |
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Bots drove nearly 40% of internet traffic last year — and the naughty ones are getting smarter
Distil Networks today published its 2019 Bad Bot Report, which looks at the current state of automated web traffic, both good and bad. The paper highlights some startling figures, including that bots accounted for 37. дальше »
2019-4-17 16:00 | |
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Intel exits 5G handset market as Qualcomm and Apple make peace
In a surprise move, Apple and Qualcomm finally agreed to end their long-term beef, and sign a six-year license agreement deal. Apple will also pay an undisclosed amount to the chipmaker as part of the settlement. дальше »
2019-4-17 11:44 | |
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Microsoft’s cheaper, disc-less Xbox One S sounds like a good buy in 2019
Microsoft has just unveiled the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, a new version of its gaming console that doesn’t include a disc drive. It’s cheaper by $50 than the standard Xbox One S at $249, and it’ll arrive in stores on May 7. дальше »
2019-4-17 09:15 | |
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The internet’s idiots are already trying to discredit Katie Bouman’s historic accomplishments
In years to come, April 10 will be remembered as a historic day for humankind, science, and women in STEM. On this day, the first ever image of a celestial phenomenon was published — a black hole — largely thanks to the algorithms created by Katie Bouman. дальше »
2019-4-12 16:14 | |
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Parasites keep impersonating black hole researcher Dr. Katie Bouman on Twitter
Yesterday, the world got to see the first photograph of a black hole. It was a truly historic moment, and it couldn’t have happened without MIT CSAIL researcher Dr. Katie Bouman, who was catapulted overnight into the halls of global celebrity. дальше »
2019-4-11 17:44 | |
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Mozilla rolls out new automated crypto-jacking filtering in Firefox
Popular browser solution Mozilla Firefox is finally rolling out its long-awaited system for stopping internet baddies from secretly mining cryptocurrencies with your computing resources. As of today, users of Firefox‘ Nightly and Beta browsers are equipped with the option to automatically block crypto-jacking scripts (like the infamous CoinHive). дальше »
2019-4-9 15:59 | |
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ContentsDeal project is putting copyright on the blockchain
The internet is pretty great. It’s given us things like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, and Tumblr. For the creative folks among us, there’s a wealth of opportunity to distribute, share, and get feedback on your creations. дальше »
2019-4-5 12:16 | |
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This app turns your Samsung Galaxy S10’s camera cutout into a nifty battery monitor
The latest Samsung Galaxy flagship phone uses an in-screen camera (weirdly, there isn’t a single universally accepted term, as it’s often referred to as a “punch-hole camera” or “cutout camera”) instead of a notch. дальше »
2019-4-3 08:26 | |
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Alibaba, Baidu, and Tencent are among the first 197 regulated blockchain firms in China
China‘s Cyberspace Administration – the country’s central internet regulator – has released the first list of companies approved to conduct business with blockchain tech. There are 197 businesses included on the list which, according to analysts, is meant to “provide a controllable environment to explore blockchain technology,” the Global Times reports. дальше »
2019-4-2 11:51 | |
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Google’s India lead, Rajan Anandan, is leaving the company
Rajan Anandan, Google‘s vice president for South East Asia and India, is leaving the company after eight years. Anandan has been in charge of or involved in numerous major projects at the firm for one of its largest markets. дальше »
2019-4-2 09:41 | |
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Facebook announces a long-overdue transparency tool for News Feed
Over the weekend, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg sounded the alarm, calling for increased government regulation for internet platforms — including his own. Facebook, as you may have heard, has run into a few issues in recent years that would make it an unlikely advocate for this sort of regulation. дальше »
2019-4-2 04:21 | |
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How Mark Zuckerberg wants governments to regulate content on online platforms
It looks like Mark Zuckerberg’s now into blogging. In an op-ed in the Washington Post, the Facebook CEO asked governments around the world to consider introducing more transparent rules for moderating content on the internet. дальше »
2019-4-1 12:57 | |
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Apple cancels the AirPower wireless charging mat, citing quality issues
It’s official. Today, Apple cancelled its perennially delayed wireless charging product, AirPower. In a statement, Cupertino blamed issues meeting its own quality standards. Here’s what Dan Riccio, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, said in a statement emailed to TechCrunch: “After much effort, we’ve concluded AirPower will not achieve our high standards and we have cancelled the project. дальше »
2019-3-30 23:22 | |
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Here’s why Cuba has painfully slow Internet – and what Google’s doing to fix it
Yesterday, Google announced it’s teaming up with Cuba’s telecommunications monopoly, ETECSA, in order to bring faster Internet access to the island. The news is no doubt a relief for Cuba’s citizenry, who have to endure high Internet costs and excruciatingly slow speeds. дальше »
2019-3-29 18:00 | |
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Why I believe the future of work is on the blockchain
Mobile and internet technologies have made it easy for people across the world to successfully work on and get paid for projects, regardless of their time zone, currency, and location. For many, freelance work is an appealing alternative to the restrictive, office-bound, 9-to-5 model, and the macro trend toward flexible and geographically autonomous work is only accelerating. дальше »
2019-3-24 10:30 | |
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To stay relevant in the 5G era, telcos will need to step up their IoT game
We are now in the early stages of another pivotal moment in technological evolution and paradigm shift. With artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and augmented reality transitioning from buzz words to the backbone of developed economies, wireless connectivity enabled by 5G , a new standard for wireless telecommunications, will be the catalyst for unlocking the new technologies’ full potential and is expected to have a major impact on every industry, from media and entertainment to transportation to telemedicine. дальше »
2019-3-22 16:19 | |
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Here’s how much ‘Bitcoin Twitter’ loves presidential candidate Andrew Yang
The hype surrounding the US presidential election in 2020 is growing palpable, and one candidate, Andrew Yang, is getting significant attention from the cryptocurrency community. Yang, of the Democratic Party, is absolutely the favorite of internet memelords, but he isn’t the only one appealing to the blockchain crowd. дальше »
2019-3-21 20:13 | |
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Here’s why you’re having issues with Reddit and Wikipedia in the EU
Redditors and Wikipedians (is that the correct term?) in the EU might have a hard time using their favorite websites today. The reason is the EU‘s upcoming Copyright Reform, which will be put to a vote on March 26. дальше »
2019-3-21 13:44 | |
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‘Flat Earthers’ are embarking on a bizarre journey to Antarctica to prove that YouTube makes you stupid
A group of Flat Earthers are prepared to set sail on a bizarre journey to the Antarctic to prove, once and for all, that we’re living a lie. The group, spear-headed by the intellectuals over at the Flat Earth International Conference — the same group that believes NASA is run by conspirators hell-bent on perpetuating the myth of a spherical Earth — plan to set sail early next year. дальше »
2019-3-21 04:59 | |
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