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Facebook is hiring engineers and researchers for its blockchain team
It seems Facebook is looking to step up its “decentralization” efforts. The social media giant is currently recruiting blockchain engineers and researchers. Facebook wants to add a data scientist, a data engineer, and a couple of software engineers to its growing blockchain team, according to its careers page (via SludgeFeed). дальше »
2018-12-10 14:01 | |
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How blockchain is bringing staffing innovation
Blockchain technology is rapidly spreading into every available corner in the market, leading many business owners and managers to encounter it for the first time recently. While many have heard about the exciting cryptocurrencies that are sucking up media attention, like Bitcoin, few have heard as much about the blockchain tech that’s powering those cryptocurrencies and other dizzying digital trends forward. дальше »
2018-12-9 07:50 | |
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Here’s how a second-hand game market for digital copies should work
The last weeks have been abuzz with players trying out Red Dead Redemption 2, a long-awaited title by Rockstar games, offered at around $60. Despite its popularity, it’s already entered the secondary market, available for around $50. дальше »
2018-12-8 21:30 | |
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Reddit’s data hoarders are frantically trying to save Tumblr’s NSFW content
After Tumblr announced, on Monday, that it was invoking the nuclear option to expel NSFW content on the platform, the internet reacted with predictable rage. At TNW, we speculated about whether the move would kill the platform. дальше »
2018-12-7 02:50 | |
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Why document management needs an upgrade
We all love to talk about tech and the cloud as if they’ve these things dramatically changed the way we live our lives and work. And don’t get me wrong – they could. They should. But too many of our businesses still operate like it’s 1997 when it comes to asset management. дальше »
2018-12-4 21:24 | |
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Blockchain startups forced to lay off staff to survive the bear market
The bear market – which many optimistically hoped would only span a few months – has swallowed the entire year, and with it, a string of cryptocurrency projects. The latest casualty is ETCDEV, the development team for much of the software adopted by notable alt-coin Ethereum Classic. дальше »
2018-12-4 20:33 | |
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Report: Some of you definitely did your Cyber Monday shopping at work
New data from analytics company Mixpanel reveals some facts about the habits of online shoppers — namely that some of you are probably doing your holiday shopping right now, even if you’re not supposed to be. дальше »
2018-12-3 21:02 | |
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How to quickly add a contact in Gmail, Outlook, and Apple Mail
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice on how to get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. We get it — we all get a shitload of emails. Newsletters, work emails, NSFW love letters… it’s easy to let things slip by you and get lost. дальше »
2018-12-3 17:04 | |
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You really shouldn’t visit Pornhub’s new SFW section at work – or Starbucks
Mondays can be slow for tech news, so I began trawling some unusual sources online for stories that might interest our audience, and I eventually found myself on Pornhub. The site added an SFW section last week, noting that it featured “hundreds of videos with ranging topics, including adult entertainers sharing advice and experiences; compilation videos with attractive, yet clothed people; video game reviews and demonstrations; and more. дальше »
2018-12-3 13:26 | |
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EU unicorn CTO shares his secret to hyper-growth scaling
When I first joined BlaBlaCar as CTO, more than a decade ago, the European tech startup scene was on the edge of a revolution. I was joining a small team and excited to leave my job as a mobile development manager to work on the platform full-time. дальше »
2018-12-3 09:30 | |
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Scientists work to accurately model human pain in robot brains
It’s almost certain, based on current research trends, that an artificial brain will replicate the organic pain experience in its entirety one day. So here’s a thought experiment: if a tree falls in the forest, and it lands on a robot with an artificial nervous system connected to an artificial brain running an optimized pain recognition algorithm, is the tree guilty of assault or vandalism? A team of scientists from Cornell University recently published research indicating they’d successfully replicated proprioception in a soft robot. дальше »
2018-12-1 23:19 | |
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E Ink’s new digital paper lets you draw with almost no lag
The hypothetical pinnacle of digital paper is when it becomes indistinguishable from the real article, both in terms of reading and writing. Today, at the Connected Ink conference in Tokyo, E Ink Holdings took us a little bit closer with its new JustWrite technology. дальше »
2018-11-30 20:26 | |
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Google makes it easier to pair Bluetooth headphones to all your Android devices
Bluetooth headphones sound a lot better than they did a few years ago, but they’re still generally a pain in the butt to pair to multiple devices. Relatively few headphones allow you to be paired multiple devices, and even then, you still have to go through the pairing process with each new device. дальше »
2018-11-28 02:44 | |
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Scientists’ new approach to invisibility is more HG Wells than Harry Potter
Novel research into cloaking technology conducted at a Spanish university has produced a potential method for making objects invisible from the inside out. Maybe the titular character in HG Wells’ classic novel “The Invisible Man,” who arrives at his transparent state by injecting himself with a special formula, was on to something after all. дальше »
2018-11-28 02:35 | |
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This Japanese extension will disguise Twitter as Slack so you can pretend to work
Some human experiences are universal; they exist wherever our species may be. For example, games have been played worldwide for millennia, most religions were developed to make sense of our existence, and … This story continues at The Next WebOr just read more coverage about: Slack,Twitter дальше »
2018-11-22 13:49 | |
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There’s a Coursera class to help your clueless boss figure out AI
Andrew Ng is best known for his work at Google, where he helped establish the Google Brain program, and as the Chief Scientist at Baidu. But his impact in the field of artificial intelligence is probably most profound through his work at Coursera, an online learning center he co-founded. дальше »
2018-11-20 21:47 | |
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Scaling Bitcoin: A beginner’s guide to the Lightning Network
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. The Lightning Network is getting so big that its capacity has recently surpassed the $1. дальше »
2018-11-19 18:39 | |
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How to sign PDFs without printing them first
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and connected services. PDFs are great for when you need to share official documents, but they can be more difficult to work with than other file formats when you need to edit or fill them out. дальше »
2018-11-19 15:52 | |
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Develop your innovation partnerships the same way you build your products
The best innovation teams don’t work alone. They bring in partners from different backgrounds, countries, and even industries to help provide fresh thinking and ideas. The process of finding and forging partnerships and collaborations, however, is not easy to do well. дальше »
2018-11-19 13:30 | |
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Police can remotely drive your stolen Tesla into custody
Imagine this: You’re leaving work, walking to your car, and you find an empty parking spot — someone stole your brand new Tesla (or whatever fancy autonomous car you’re driving). When you call the police, they ask your permission for a “takeover,” which you promptly give them. дальше »
2018-11-19 13:22 | |
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I communicate with my parents via email… is that weird?
Parents are weird — you love them, but also want them as physically far from you as possible. Until you miss them, or want them to help you with laundry, or want to drink their expensive alcohol, and then you’re back on their couch for a month, and their biological attachment to you prevents them from reporting a home invasion to the police. дальше »
2018-11-18 18:21 | |
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The Bitcoin Cash hash war has no real winners
Yesterday, the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) blockchain split in two separate networks, each kicking off a new cryptocurrency. Now that Bitcoin Cash has forked into two rivalling cryptocurrencies – BAB, maintained by Bitcoin-ABC, and BSV, maintained by Craig Wright’s nChain – it remains to be seen which network will surface as the dominant chain. дальше »
2018-11-16 18:42 | |
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Shark S87 robotic cleaning system: A great vacuum with bad AI
I remember a time not so long ago where robot vacuums would set you back $1,000 or more and prove more work than they were worth. They didn’t get corners, left streaky floors, and ended up damaging things like cords, furniture, and sometimes even the floor itself. дальше »
2018-11-15 05:33 | |
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How to be a tech evangelist
What is an evangelist? The term brings to mind something spiritual, even religious, kind of like a Silicon Valley guru, a la Silicon Valley (the show): But evangelists are much more than that — they’re important parts of companies, and essential in building and communicating their brands. дальше »
2018-11-14 18:45 | |
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IBM opens up its blockchain dev platform to AWS (and other cloud services)
IBM appears hell-bent on establishing its dominance in the fledgling blockchain enterprise market. The company has announced a bunch of improvements to its IBM Blockchain Platform, which offers a suite of developer tools to build decentralized solutions. дальше »
2018-11-13 17:11 | |
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Startup founders: Remote teams are possible — here are 4 ways to make them happen
Working remotely is becoming increasingly commonplace in many countries around the world. Whether individuals work in a flexible environment that allows them to spend part of the week outside the office or even work entirely from home, the increased flexibility offered by today’s tech-powered environment has created new opportunities for employers and employees alike. дальше »
2018-11-12 19:58 | |
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Cloudflare brings its privacy-focused DNS switching service to phones
If you’re concerned about your government snooping on your browsing history, or simply want an easy way to access sites blocked in your part of the world, Cloudflare’s got you covered with a new app for Android and iOS. дальше »
2018-11-12 08:35 | |
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How AI will make the world safer for sex workers and their clients
The future of sex work, despite what you may have heard from frantic journalists decrying the death of human interaction, is not robots. It’s humans. But those humans, and their clients, will rely on AI for their safety. дальше »
2018-11-10 22:54 | |
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Chinese school teachers caught mining Ethereum at work
Two principals at a Chinese school have been caught using their employer’s electricity to mine Ethereum, according to local news outlet HK01. The report details how employees at Puman Middle School in Hunan province had been witnessing excessive noise from computers over the last few months – day and night, even during the holidays. дальше »
2018-11-8 18:23 | |
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Researcher behind Monero’s crypto system awarded prestigious prize
An Australian researcher has received a prestigious award from the nation’s top computer society, specifically for his pioneering contributions to anonymizing cryptocurrency transactions. Associate Professor Joseph Liu of Monash University has been named the Australian Computer Society’s (ACS) researcher of the year at its annual disruptor awards last week. дальше »
2018-11-8 16:29 | |
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Salesforce thinks it can fight spam with blockchain
You probably receive email marketing that was deployed on a Salesforce system multiple times a week, without even knowing it. Well, the cloud-based customer relationship management firm is now intent on using blockchain to curb the number of spam emails finding their way to inboxes. дальше »
2018-11-7 19:04 | |
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China’s president wants to make the internet ‘fairer’ — for China
China’s stranglehold on its citizens’ internet usage is notorious, and now the officials in charge of it are gathered at China’s main internet conference in Wuzhen. Today, President Xi Jinping called for greater global cooperation in making the internet fairer in a speech that was read on his behalf at the conference, Reuters reports. дальше »
2018-11-7 14:11 | |
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Influencer marketing is bullshit
Pop quiz time: What’s estimated to be worth between 5 and 10 billion dollars by 2020 and is (at least, in my humble opinion) largely bullshit? Answer: Influencer marketing. Okay, let me clarify something. дальше »
2018-11-2 20:09 | |
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How to stop sites from autoplaying videos on your desktop
One of the pesky things about surfing the internet is the recent barrage of autoplaying videos on websites. You might be at work, opening a website to read some news, and suddenly a video will blast through your speakers. дальше »
2018-11-2 13:43 | |
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This Day in Deals: ‘Magic’ security cameras for evading sorcerers
This Day In Deals is our new section where we share a historical fact and the day’s best deal – and try to connect them. The aim? To enrich ourselves financially, and you spiritually. The Tempest might not be Shakespeare’s best-known play, but it’s one of my favorites. дальше »
2018-11-1 14:44 | |
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Mobile e-commerce mistakes all entrepreneurs should avoid to stay relevant
Mobile management is the way of the future. Statista estimates that by 2021, mobile e-commerce will make up 54% of U. S. e-commerce sales, making effective mobile sites a vital element for e-commerce companies. дальше »
2018-11-1 11:00 | |
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Good internet things, brought to you by new media artist Omayeli Arenyeka
We sometimes have new media artists take over our daily newsletter, Big Spam. If you like what you’ve read, you can subscribe here. Hi everyone! Hope you’re doing well, today I’m going to do what every newsletter swears they won’t do and spam you! But first, a little bit about me. дальше »
2018-10-31 19:13 | |
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Nasdaq integrates Microsoft Azure to build a blockchain for blockchains
In a press release published yesterday, Microsoft announced it would be bringing its Azure blockchain technology to Nasdaq’s Financial Framework (NFF) system. Nasdaq’s Financial Framework will integrate with Microsoft’s Azure blockchain to build a platform that does not rely on one particular distributed ledger. дальше »
2018-10-31 13:20 | |
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Pornhub dodges India’s porn site ban with new domain name
Last week, the Indian government directed telcos to block 827 porn sites, including Pornhub – one of the biggest adult content sites. In response, Pornhub has launched a new website specifically for its Indian users, pornhub. дальше »
2018-10-29 14:55 | |
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Is a lack of company pride killing your company? Research says it could be
Are your employees proud to work for your company? You should be making sure they are. A study at Facebook found that pride in the workplace was the single most important driver of engagement. дальше »
2018-10-26 19:04 | |
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Facebook fined 0.001% of its 2017 revenue for Cambridge Analytica scandal
One of 201800 — was issued by the UK Information Commissioner‘s Office today and cements the initial ruling in July, the Guardian reports. It doesn’t take a genius to work out that the fine is pocket change for the social media giant. дальше »
2018-10-25 17:12 | |
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Tomorrow’s telescopes will be planet-sized quantum teleportation devices
A team of researchers from Harvard recently published early work indicating a complex theory of quantum physics could be exploited to create huge, high resolution telescopes. Astronomers of the future will see the distant reaches of our universe through the magic of teleportation. дальше »
2018-10-25 01:15 | |
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Sony warns gamers could lose saves, progress, DLC access after changing PSN name
When Sony revealed earlier this year it was working on a way for PlayStation gamers to change their IDs after 12 years, most — including us — were excited about the prospect. Now, as more details surfaced this week about exactly how name changes will work, it’s got use more than a little nervous. дальше »
2018-10-24 20:57 | |
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GitHub is down because of data storage issues
Developer platform GitHub has been down for hours due to data storage issues. According to GitHub’s status message board, the issue began around 10 PM ET on Sunday. Some users are facing login errors while others are not able to see their commits. дальше »
2018-10-22 09:30 | |
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