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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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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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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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The pros and cons of interning at a startup
When researching what it’s like to intern at a startup, the majority of responses are positive. Startup interns can get real-world experience and take on tasks that corporate interns (or even corporate entry-level positions) typically do not do. дальше »
2018-10-15 15:30 | |
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Litecoin (LTC) Continues To See Rising Institutional Interest
Chart for LTC/USD (1W) Gemini just announced Litecoin (LTC) support. A new exchange backed by TD Ameritrade has already made clear its intention to list Litecoin (LTC). Coinbase already has it and so does Circle. дальше »
2018-10-13 18:00 | |
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TRX Won’t Slow Down, Check Out TRON’s Latest Announcements
Listen Here – https://soundcloud. com/cryptodaily/trx-wont-slow-down-check-out-trons-latest-announcements TRON and the TRON Foundation have made very exciting progress through the start of October and continue to impress the crypto community. дальше »
2018-10-11 18:00 | |
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South Korean regulator warns of serious fallout if ICO ban lifts
South Korean lawmakers will decide the future of domestic initial coin offerings (ICOs) in November, but that hasn’t stopped its top financial regulator from lashing out at the cryptocurrency market one last time. дальше »
2018-10-11 13:09 | |
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Microsoft’s Bing keeps surfacing racist, offensive, and probably-illegal images
Microsoft’s Bing search engine has a problem with surfacing results that are blatantly offensive, uniformly exploitative towards women and girls, and full-on racist. And that’s before you even turn the “SafeSearch” feature off. дальше »
2018-10-11 23:44 | |
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Here’s how to hide the Pixel 3 XL’s giant notch
People have had one consistent comment about the Pixel 3 XL since the first leaks hit the web: That notch is huge. Ever since the Essential Phone and iPhone X started the trend, we’ve seen numerous notchtastic phones hit the market, though none quite as exaggerated as Pixel 3 XL. дальше »
2018-10-10 10:45 | |
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Google wants its Pixel Stand to set the standard for wireless chargers
Google today introduced its new wireless charger, the Pixel Stand. The idea behind the hardware is to turn an inert object – like a charger – into a useful feature for your home. Of course, it still does the basics, such as offering super-fast charging, but Google wants it to be more just that. дальше »
2018-10-9 19:42 | |
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Some smarty pants did the maths behind ‘Super Mario Party’ dice rolls
Is maths cool? It’s a question that has plagued philosophers for centuries. For every hip cat like Einstein, there are thousands of math teachers who ruin numbers for everyone. Luckily though, there are some stars out there, such as the person who worked out the maths behind the dice rolls in Nintendo‘s new Switch game, Super Mario Party. дальше »
2018-10-8 12:50 | |
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Deepfakes are being weaponized to silence women — but this woman is fighting back
Fake sex videos aren’t a new phenomenon, but advancement in AI is worrying as ‘deepfakes’ are becoming increasingly harder to distinguish from real videos. Deepfake tech has become easily accessible and videos can be made via FakeApp or on affordable consumer-grade equipment, which is partly why earlier this year the web was flooded with pornographic films of high-profile female celebrities. дальше »
2018-10-5 14:34 | |
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Streaming almost killed piracy, but cyberlockers are changing that
Illegal downloading is on its way out. A new report released by polling firm YouGov has found that only 10 percent of people in the UK now use illegal downloads to access music, down from 18 percent in 2013. дальше »
2018-10-5 10:29 | |
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Cryptocurrency scammers are stealing Bitcoin from Fortnite hackers
A new season of Fortnite is upon is, and with it a busload of new scams. This time, internet baddies are intent on stealing the Bitcoin (and data) of Fortnite players. Computer security firm Malwarebytes conducted an investigation into the Fortnite ecosystem. дальше »
2018-10-4 14:38 | |
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Wi-Fi Alliance gets rid of ‘802.11’ in favor of a much simpler naming system
For years, the names of Wi-Fi standards have been needlessly complex. It can be hard to remember which one your router supports – is it 802. 11n or 802. 11ac? Thankfully, the Wi-Fi Alliance – the organization which certifies Wi-Fi products – has introduced a simpler nomenclature that should make it easier to tell these standards apart. дальше »
2018-10-4 11:28 | |
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ASMR videos could be a new digital therapy for mental health
You may know “ASMR” as the niche genre of YouTube video which people watch on tablets and laptops to help them relax, perhaps before bed or in the lull of a Sunday afternoon. These videos typically involve someone role-playing a mundane professional service, such as giving you a haircut, a massage, or booking you in for a doctors’ appointment. дальше »
2018-10-4 10:08 | |
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1.6 million US workers rely on gig apps and websites for income
As part of its monthly labor review for September, the US Department of Labor released a report on workers in the “gig economy,” such as those who worked for Uber, GrubHub, or TaskRabbit. It revealed that this work now accounts for at least 1 percent of total employment in the country. дальше »
2018-10-2 20:31 | |
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The ‘female blackout’ protest didn’t work — it silenced women
Over the weekend, a viral post flooded women’s Facebook inboxes urging them to participate in a “blackout” on Facebook. Women were asked to protest against domestic violence and spread awareness of the issue by replacing their profile pictures with a completely black image and leave the social media platform for 13 hours. дальше »
2018-10-2 15:09 | |
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Samsung’s flexible displays could bring us foldable phones
We rarely see a truly remarkable new technology more than once a decade. After years of undelivered promises, such a technology looks finally set to enter the market: the flexible computer screen. дальше »
2018-10-2 13:38 | |
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EU’s new copyright law will cement the dominance of tech giants
The new European Union Copyright Directive, passed recently by the European parliament after a vociferous campaign both for and against, has been described by its advocates as Europe striking a blow against US tech giants in the battle for control of copyrighted content online. дальше »
2018-10-2 10:45 | |
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24% of US households now have a smart speaker
Close to a quarter of US households now own a smart speaker, according to research from Nielsen. On average, those who own these devices spend an average of 65 minutes using them on each weekday, rising to 72 minutes on Saturday and Sunday. дальше »
2018-10-2 18:11 | |
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Battle of the Privacycoins: What We Know About Grin and Beam’s Mimblewimble
Based on blockchain technology, most cryptocurrencies have an open and public ledger of transactions. While this is required for these systems to work, it comes with a significant downside: Privacy is often quite limited. дальше »
2018-10-2 17:27 | |
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3 obvious ways your life will be improved by using social media less
Many of us spend hours every day tethered to our devices, pawing at the screen to see if it will deliver a few more likes or emails, monitoring the world and honing our online presence. Social networking platforms such as Whatsapp, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter are supposed to make us feel more connected. дальше »
2018-9-30 15:30 | |
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The algorithms that are currently fueling the deep learning revolution
From beating us at the game of GO, to recreating paintings by Van Gogh, algorithms are all around us. Artificial Intelligence is no longer science fiction as we are witnessing breakthrough after breakthrough. дальше »
2018-9-27 11:27 | |
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Microsoft built AI to protect you from idiots that smoke at gas pumps
A lit cigarette burns at around 600-degrees Celsius (1,100 F). The auto-ignition point for gasoline is less than half that. Somehow, despite these facts, people smoke while pumping gas. In fact, it’s such a prevalent problem that Microsoft developed an AI-powered alarm system to help gas station employees crack down on offenders. дальше »
2018-9-27 01:24 | |
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Google releases Android Studio 3.2 with app bundle support
Google released Android Studio 3. 2 today with a bunch of useful new features for developers on, including a new app publishing format, an energy profiler, and an improved emulator. As is the case almost every year, the company had announced the update at its IO developer conference in May. дальше »
2018-9-25 15:14 | |
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How a coding error made 293 Subaru SUVs unusable
A software error has caused Subaru to completely dispose of 293 of its Ascent 2019 SUVs. According to a safety recall report filed with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), robots at missed critical welds, thanks to improper coding. дальше »
2018-9-24 09:22 | |
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Facebook’s new dating service wants to find you love
Yesterday, Facebook debuted its much talked about dating service – announced at its developer conference F8 earlier this year– in Columbia. The social network doesn’t want to compete with Tinder, but instead will take on other major players such as OkCupid and Hinge by adopting a similar approach to matchmaking. дальше »
2018-9-21 13:04 | |
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Op Ed: Why Your Financial Advisor Won't Talk to You About Bitcoin
Bitcoin is in the news, and we’ve all seen the stories about early investors who’ve made millions and driven away in new lambos. So it’s only natural that people who haven’t invested already are wondering if they should. дальше »
2018-9-21 19:18 | |
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Battle of the Privacycoins: Verge Offers Little Privacy and Nothing Unique
Based on blockchain technology, most cryptocurrencies have an open and public ledger. While this is required for these systems to work, it comes with a significant downside: Privacy is often quite limited. дальше »
2018-9-18 19:50 | |
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Why Kazakhstan should stop worshipping Tesla and Uber
Imagine a country about five times the size of France with a population density of only six people per square kilometer. One could walk thousands of miles across the vast steppes without encountering a single human settlement. дальше »
2018-9-18 15:30 | |
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Two-thirds of companies looking to deploy blockchain, research shows
A Juniper Research survey has revealed that nearly two-thirds (65 percent) of businesses with over 10,000 employees are considering or actively engaged with blockchain technology. Nearly a quarter of all companies considering deploying blockchain have moved beyond a proof-of-concept phase, according to the survey. дальше »
2018-9-15 17:30 | |
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This is what a technology skillset looks like
Such a large proportion of any company’s value nowadays resides in intellectual property, that it is safe to say that keeping your workforce’s skills up to date has to be the cornerstone of any successful business strategy – especially for technology companies. дальше »
2018-9-14 06:01 | |
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Google mysteriously removes cryptocurrency wallets from Play Store
Google removed at least three major cryptocurrency wallets from its Play Store overnight. While the reason for their removal is not immediately clear, Bitcoin. com CEO Roger Ver is blaming Google’s new cryptocurrency mining policy. дальше »
2018-9-13 14:19 | |
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LED lamps are great for the environment, but bad for our health
The European Union recently announced a ban on halogen light bulbs, to persuade the public to switch to LED lamps. It’s unlikely to raise many eyebrows. There are, after all, lots of different lamps on the market. дальше »
2018-9-12 10:20 | |
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OKEx founder in talks with authorities over fraud allegations
Xu Mingxing, founder of OKEx, is under heavy scrutiny from Chinese authorities. He is reportedly in talks with police over accusations of fraud, which relate to an alleged involvement with a little-known cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-9-11 18:40 | |
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Microsoft to reveal its next Surface devices on October 2
It’s that time of year again: Microsoft is ready to announce new devices. The company just sent out press invites for an event on October 2, taking place in New York. Going by the company’s history, that means we should expect updates to the Surface line. дальше »
2018-9-8 20:20 | |
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Battle of the Privacycoins: Why Dash Is Not Really That Private
Based on blockchain technology, most cryptocurrencies have an open and public ledger. While this is required for these systems to work, it comes with a significant downside: Privacy is often quite limited. дальше »
2018-9-7 00:27 | |
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Counterpoint: ‘All men are trash’ is hate speech
When I woke up this morning I didn’t think I’d start my day off defending white male privilege. But there’s an “all men are trash” discussion playing out on TNW’s social media accounts, and I have some thoughts. дальше »
2018-9-7 23:53 | |
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Bitmain’s AntPool quietly activates controversial hack for faster Bitcoin mining
It looks like one of Bitcoin’s premier mining pools, AntPool, has activated AsicBoost on its mining operations. AsicBoost purportedly increases mining efficiency by up to 20 percent, making its usage very controversial. дальше »
2018-9-6 19:10 | |
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Children’s books are adding to science’s gender problem
Ask young children what they want to be when they grow up and the chances are that scientific jobs such as astronaut and doctor will appear high on the list. But ask them to draw a scientist and they are more than twice as likely to draw a man than a woman. дальше »
2018-9-2 13:00 | |
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Move Aside PayPal and Discover, Bitcoin Transaction Value Exceeds $1.3 Trillion Eyeing VISA Next
This news story should be shown to people who hold the opinions that we are approaching the doom of Bitcoin. The value Bitcoin transactions hangs around the $1.3 trillion mark in 2018 alone, outpacing those of enormous payment processors such as PayPal and Discover while coming in second to Visa. Yassine Elmandjra, a New York-based […] дальше »
2018-8-31 21:20 | |
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China wants to save kids’ eyes by cutting down on video games
This week, Chinese president Xi Jinping and the Ministry of Education announced they’d be making it even harder for video games to get to the Chinese market — and the cause is the increase in Chinese children who need glasses. дальше »
2018-8-31 19:20 | |
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Report: Bitmain is losing its monopoly over cryptocurrency mining
Bitmain, the China-based cryptocurrency mining behemoth, has acquired the status of a legend in the industry, with a ton of mystery surrounding its operations. The company is undoubtedly one of the most profitable cryptocurrency businesses in the world. дальше »
2018-8-22 15:55 | |
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EU to fine social media platforms that take more than 1 hour to remove extremist content
The European Union is reportedly planning to impose stricter regulations on social media platforms including Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter over the removal of online terrorist propaganda. The Financial Times reported on Sunday that according to new draft regulations to be published next month, the EU plans to impose fines on companies if terrorist content is not deleted within an hour of posting, abandoning its earlier approach of getting internet platforms to remove such content voluntarily. дальше »
2018-8-20 07:41 | |
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Telling the truth about defects in technology should never, ever, ever be illegal
Congress has never made a law saying, “Corporations should get to decide who gets to publish truthful information about defects in their products,”— and the First Amendment wouldn’t allow such a law — but that hasn’t stopped corporations from conjuring one out of thin air, and then defending it as though it was a natural right they’d had all along. дальше »
2018-8-18 11:00 | |
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Google Play promised to ban cryptocurrency mining apps, but we found tons
Google recently announced its plan to curtail the distribution of cryptocurrency mining apps on the Play Store, but it appears some are still slipping through the net. “We don’t allow apps that mine cryptocurrency on devices,” the Big G wrote in its updated developer policies last month. дальше »
2018-8-17 17:39 | |
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Trader Records 85% Losses After Spending Six-Figure Loan To Buy Altcoins
The cryptocurrency market promises apparently a fabulous profitability, but trustful investors and traders often make incorrect trading decisions. One such story occurred with a trader from Abu Dhabi. дальше »
2018-8-16 15:07 | |
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