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Samsung’s ARM-powered Galaxy Book S laptop promises 23 hours of battery life
Last night, Samsung held its annual Galaxy Unpacked event in New York, where it unveiled the Galaxy Note 10. Along with that, the company also launched the Galaxy Book S – a Windows 10 laptop based on Qualcomm’s 8cx ARM processor. дальше »
2019-8-8 13:04 | |
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Twitter admits to more bugs that shared your data without permission
Twitter said it has fixed two more bugs related to how it uses personally identifiable information to target personalized ads on the platform. The flaws mean Twitter may have inadvertently shared your data with advertising partners even if you had explicitly not granted permission to do so. дальше »
2019-8-8 09:28 | |
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How to build an innovation hub that’s actually innovative
Innovation hubs created by corporations have grown in popularity in the past decade. But with a growing number of failed innovation hubs helping fuel the criticism they have garnered over the years, it makes one wonder if that criticism is warranted or if there’s something else causing them to fail. дальше »
2019-8-8 16:23 | |
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This is the chip that will power Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10
Hours before Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event today, the company unveiled its latest flagship processor that’ll supposedly power the upcoming Galaxy Note 10. The Exynos 9825 processor is Samsung’s first chip fabricated with a new 7nm process. дальше »
2019-8-8 15:35 | |
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British Airways system failure causes delays and infinite queues… again
Flying with British Airways? You might want to call your boss and tell them you won’t make it in time for that important business meeting. The UK carrier airline has warned it is dealing with a system outage after numerous customers took to social media to complain about long queues, unexpected delays, and issues using its app. дальше »
2019-8-7 10:52 | |
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Disney will bundle ESPN+, Hulu, and Disney+ for $13/month to take on Netflix in November
Disney today announced it’ll bundle ESPN+ and Hulu along with Disney+ for $12. 99 a month when the entertainment giant’s streaming service launches in November. The company’s CEO, Bob Iger, said during the quarterly earnings call that these services are “three legs of a stool. дальше »
2019-8-7 09:25 | |
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LG’s next flagship phone could pack 3 screens
Well before Google decided it would leak the Pixel 4 on its own terms, LG had been teasing and revealing features on its own devices for years. Today, the company began the marketing efforts for its next flagship, posting a short teaser that seems to reveal a triple-screened device to be announced at IFA on September 6. дальше »
2019-8-7 23:54 | |
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Everything you ever wanted to know about the Apple Card
Apple is rolling out its much sought-after credit card to select users today. The company said the card, issued in partnership with Goldman Sachs, will be made available to all iPhone users in the US later this month. дальше »
2019-8-6 16:52 | |
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This sting ray-shaped vibrator is the non-gendered future of sex toys
Throughout history, the sex toy industry has been traditionally dominated by men. The lack of female and non-binary influence in the design of sex toys has led to the idea that it’s a simple game of “one-size-fits-all,” which obviously isn’t the case. дальше »
2019-8-5 16:35 | |
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Online sneaker marketplace failed to come clean about 6.8M record data breach
StockX — a popular online marketplace for sneakerheads and streetwear aficionados to trade apparel — is the latest company to fall victim to a massive data breach affecting millions of its users. дальше »
2019-8-5 12:27 | |
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Huawei will reportedly release a phone with its own OS this year
Huawei hasn’t given up on its ambitious homegrown OS project. According to a report by Chinese media site Global Times, the company might release a phone running the HongMeng OS by the end of the year. дальше »
2019-8-5 09:36 | |
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8chan booted out by Cloudflare after El Paso shooting
Popular website infrastructure and security services provider Cloudflare announced it’s terminating service for 8chan in the wake of deadly terrorist attack in El Paso, Texas over the weekend. The 21-year-old suspect in the Walmart mass shooting, which resulted in the deaths of 20 people, is said to have posted a white nationalist rant on the message board favored by many on the far-right before the attack. дальше »
2019-8-5 09:08 | |
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French inventor crosses the English Channel on his hoverboard
Over the weekend, French inventor and former jet-ski champion Franky Zapata made history by crossing the English Channel – which is roughly 35 kilometers (22 miles) wide – on a hoverboard designed by his company. дальше »
2019-8-5 08:57 | |
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YouTube Premium is rolling out 1080p video downloads
There are two kinds of people in the world: those who are happy to watch videos at 480P and those who will fight for every last pixel. If you’re in the latter camp, I have some good news for you: YouTube will now allow you to download videos for offline viewing in 1080p. дальше »
2019-8-4 06:34 | |
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CHEAP: An unlocked 64GB iPhone XR for $700? Yes please, Mr. Tim Apple
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! I’ve tested and tried out a fair number of phones in my time. I’ve enjoyed using lots of them, but there’s a single phone manufacturer I always keep returning to: Apple. дальше »
2019-8-3 15:01 | |
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OnePlus tells us why its camera is not where it wants to be
OnePlus phones are known for their performance, speed, and fast charging — but not the picture quality of its cameras. That’s why the company decided to go all out and rectify this by putting three cameras on the back of its latest flagship: the OnePlus 7 Pro. дальше »
2019-8-2 12:39 | |
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Apple and Google suspend monitoring of voice recordings by humans
Apple is globally suspending the use of Siri voice recordings after reports emerged that contractors hired by the company listen to them to improve the voice assistant. TechCrunch, which broke the news, said Apple plans to issue a software update to seek users’ consent before letting them participate in the product improvement program. дальше »
2019-8-2 09:04 | |
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Facebook open-sources APIs to help fight child exploitation and terrorist propaganda
Facebook today announced it’s open-sourcing two technologies that help it curb the spread of problematic content like child exploitation, terrorist propaganda, or graphic violence online. These technologies aid the social network in detecting identical and nearly identical photos and video in order to weed out content that’s been flagged as being in violation of its policies. дальше »
2019-8-2 08:50 | |
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Comcast hikes up the price for HD video on ‘unlimited’ plans
Comcast-owned Xfinity Mobile will now charge subscribers an additional $20 a month to stream HD video. The change first started about a year ago, when it capped video resolution for mobile subscribers to 480p. дальше »
2019-8-2 01:22 | |
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BitGo delivers multi-sig custody and wallet for Algorand blockchain
BitGo delivers multi-sig custody and wallet for Algorand blockchain » CryptoNinjas BitGo, a leading crypto asset security provider, today announced support for Algorand, providing the industry’s first multi-signature wallet and custody services for the Algorand proof-of-stake blockchain. дальше »
2019-8-2 22:19 | |
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Google Play hosted 205 harmful apps with over 32M installs last month alone
It seems Google is losing the battle against sketchy Android software big time. The company hosted over 205 harmful apps on the Play store in July only. The kicker: these apps were downloaded over 32 million times in total in the past month alone. дальше »
2019-8-1 17:26 | |
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REJOICE, LIKERS OF GOOD THINGS: Monument Valley 3 is in development
British game development studio, Ustwo, announced it’s working on the third part of the hit mobile game Monument Valley. The company declared this via a tweet related to a job posting of a game director. дальше »
2019-8-1 10:22 | |
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Google is testing a subscription for premium Android apps and games
It seems like Google is looking to ramp up its effort to increase Play Store revenue. As per Android Police’s report published today, the company is testing a monthly subscription service called ‘Play Pass’ to grant you access to a bouquet of premium Android apps and games. дальше »
2019-8-1 08:52 | |
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Security expert steals a $3,000 ‘theft-proof’ bike in 60 seconds
VanMoof makes some of the best electric bikes in the world — including this one, the S2, which we had to pry out of Callum’s hands when he was done reviewing it. But what truly sets the Dutch company apart is its focus on security. дальше »
2019-8-1 03:20 | |
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Better testing could solve most tech problems, so why aren’t companies doing it?
The headlines are packed with stories of high-tech gadgets, apps, and video games failing to meet consumer expectations due to performance failures or otherwise disappointing features. Samsung smartphones have been exploding, Nintendo Joy-Cons eventually run into a drifting problem, and countless apps and software programs have launched riddled with bugs. дальше »
2019-7-30 20:15 | |
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Researchers: Anonymized data does little to protect user privacy
Providing third-parties with data is a necessary cost of living in the 21st century. Whether it’s securing auto insurance, undergoing a routine examination at the dentist, or chatting up friends and relatives on Facebook, each of us will hand over about 1. дальше »
2019-7-30 03:10 | |
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Rockstar Games reportedly claimed GTA V was ‘culturally British’ to skimp on taxes
A British think tank has revealed in a new study that Rockstar Games has apparently ducked taxes in the UK and received millions of pounds in subsidies — the latter by claiming at least one of its games, Grand Theft Auto V, to be a British game. дальше »
2019-7-30 23:48 | |
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TikTok’s parent company is reportedly working on a smartphone
ByteDance, the company behind the fast-growing teen sensation TikTok, is getting into the smartphone business, according to a report from Reuters. The project, which Chinese financial news site Caijing says has been in development for seven months, is the continuation of a separate deal with niche handset manufacturer Smartisan. дальше »
2019-7-29 17:34 | |
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Oppo’s new ‘Waterfall’ phone display extends nearly all around the sides
After showing off its in-screen selfie camera last month, Oppo today demonstrated a new screen design with 88-degree curved edges. The new display design, called “the Waterfall screen” has minimal bezels on top and bottom, achieving nearly 100 percent screen-to-body ratio. дальше »
2019-7-29 14:35 | |
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Reliance Jio becomes India’s largest mobile carrier with 331 million subscribers
Three years ago in September 2016, Reliance, an Indian conglomerate with a market cap of some $115 billion, launched a new mobile carrier and broadband network in India called Jio. Today, it’s become the largest telco operator in India surpassing old horses like Bharati Airtel and Vodafone-Idea. дальше »
2019-7-29 09:03 | |
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LinkedIn fixed a flaw that let someone post a job opening for Google’s CEO position
LinkedIn has closed a loophole that allowed almost anyone to post a job listing on company pages without any authorization. Netherlands-based recruiter Michel Rijnders discovered the problem and posted his findings on the Microsoft-owned professional social network. дальше »
2019-7-29 08:11 | |
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How to switch Android Q’s gesture navigation back to the old buttons
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. As Google pushed out beta after beta of Android Q, it became clear the company was taking a page out of Apple’s UI. дальше »
2019-7-27 03:39 | |
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Equifax probably owes you $125. Here’s how to collect
TNW recently reported the US Federal Trade Commision (FTC) had passed down a rather friendly little fine to Equifax – just $700 million dollars for exposing the private financial data of more than half of all US citizens. дальше »
2019-7-27 01:53 | |
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Security firm releases flawed blockchain into the wild to help educate hackers
Despite their supposed security, there are still many exploitable vulnerabilities that can compromise a blockchain. But one security firm thinks it can fix that, and it believes the key to developing more secure blockchains is to start with a really insecure one. дальше »
2019-7-26 15:38 | |
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WhatsApp is reportedly building a desktop version that works without your phone
In 2015, WhatsApp released a web version that mirrored the conversation from the mobile app. To use it, though, you still needed to have your phone connected to the internet. But that might soon change. дальше »
2019-7-26 14:38 | |
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FBI suspects tea company that ‘pivoted’ to blockchain of insider trading
Long Island Tea Corp was one of those companies that randomly added the word “blockchain” to the name of their business to seem cool (and maybe bump up its stock) – but it appears its name change may be more sinister than first thought. дальше »
2019-7-26 12:48 | |
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Johannesburg’s power supplier gets the better of ransomware attackers
A ransomware infection at one of South Africa‘s electricity providers left some city residents of Johannesburg without any power. City Power, one of the largest power suppliers in Johannesburg, said the attack encrypted all its databases, applications and network, leading to a blackout of its IT systems. дальше »
2019-7-26 12:19 | |
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Apple just bought Intel’s smartphone modem business to prepare for 5G
If there’s one thing we know about Apple, it’s the company likes to do things its own way. Case in point: the company today announced it has acquired the “majority” of Intel’s cellular modem business. дальше »
2019-7-26 03:30 | |
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Porn company wants $10K to shoot you screwing in VR before you’re too old to be attractive
“Yes, time travel is finally possible. ” As someone who’s written extensively about quantum physics, the arrow of time, and other wacky aspects of our amazing universe, I’ve waited my entire career to see that sentence pop up in my inbox. дальше »
2019-7-26 23:26 | |
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Listen to this AI chat up a frustrated telemarketer for 15 minutes
Telemarketers are the bane of our existence. With the rise of robocalls and automated bots meant to call hundreds of numbers per hour, The Jolly Roger Telephone Company — a nod to the traditional skull and crossbones — is fighting fire with fire, using automation to keep these scammers on the line in an attempt to waste as much of their time as possible. дальше »
2019-7-25 20:15 | |
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Ripple dumps more XRP than ever before, exceeding $250M last quarter
Ripple sold $106. 87 million XRP in institutional direct sales and $144. 64 million in programmatic sales during Q2 this year. According to Ripple’s latest report, the company sold $251. 51 million XRP during that time. дальше »
2019-7-25 17:45 | |
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Fujifilm’s $10,000 beast of a camera, the GFX100, has a faulty shutter
Fujifilm has issued a warning that its new $10,000, 100-megapixel beast of a camera, the GFX100, suffers from “a loosening of the side shutter release ‘lock’ function” included in the device’s built-in vertical grip. дальше »
2019-7-25 16:08 | |
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WhatsApp Pay will officially launch by the end of the year in India
WhatsApp’s payment program has been stuck in the testing phase in India for quite a while now. But, the wait might finally be over. The company‘s global head, Will Cathcart, said the UPI-based payment service will officially launch in the country by the end of 2019. дальше »
2019-7-25 15:48 | |
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Siemens contractor pleads guilty to planting ‘logic bomb’ in spreadsheet software
A contract programmer has pleaded guilty to planting “logic bombs” inside a client’s spreadsheets in an attempt to receive extra work from the company every time the software crashed. David Tinley — the Pennsylvania-based 62-year-old contract programmer in question — now faces a fine of up to $250,000, up to 10 years in prison, or both. дальше »
2019-7-25 12:25 | |
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Samsung says the Galaxy Fold will launch in September – here’s what’s new
Samsung’s Galaxy Fold was heralded as the phone that was supposed to change smartphone design forever. But that all fell apart in the days leading up to its initial launch date as reviewers found multiple egregious durability issues, to the point Samsung’s CEO admitted the device was pushed ‘before it was ready‘. дальше »
2019-7-25 05:04 | |
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The AI community’s reaction to Microsoft’s $1BN ‘investment’ in OpenAI is priceless
Microsoft recently announced plans to invest $1 billion in OpenAI, an AI startup co-founded by Elon Musk (no longer involved) and focused on developing human-level artificial intelligence. Normally, this would be an article about robots that can think and how two of the biggest players in the AI industry joining forces could lead to amazing things. дальше »
2019-7-25 02:59 | |
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Leaked memo indicates Nintendo to repair Joy-Con drift for free
Nintendo has apparently decided to start repairing Switch Joy-Con for free. This seems like a generous change of heart for the company, but it’s rather convenient that it’s happening now, just as players started turning up the heat over the flawed hardware. дальше »
2019-7-25 21:31 | |
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Facebook gets away with $5B FTC fine for leaking your data
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has slapped a $5 billion fine on Facebook in wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal and its other data leaks. In an agreement filed today, the FTC has also ordered the social network to make privacy-related changes to avoid such mishaps in the future. дальше »
2019-7-24 17:08 | |
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UE’s Wonderboom 2 Bluetooth speaker is my brilliant, bombastic summer buddy
After covering the announcement of UE’s Wonderboom 2, I finally got my hands on one. And you know what? It’s an exciting-sounding, portable Bluetooth speaker that’s perfect for summer (and pretty much everything). дальше »
2019-7-24 16:01 | |
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