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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. äàëüøå »
2019-5-24 11:07 | |
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Playdate is a cute lil’ console with a… crank (?) – and I fucking want one
I love it when a bit of gear surprises me. And today? That surprise is the weirdly brilliant games console the Playdate. This little handheld device (it measures no blacklight unfortunately) and it also has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, and a headphone jack. äàëüøå »
2019-5-23 18:07 | |
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Authorities Seize Dutch Bitcoin Mixer in ‘Worrying Precedent’
Cryptocurrency figures have reacted with dismay after authorities in the Netherlands seized and shut down popular Bitcoin mixer Bestmixer. io. Europol To Bitcoiners: ‘You Are Not Anonymous’ Confirmed in a press release May 22, a joint effort between Europol, the Dutch Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) and Luxembourg authorities resulted in confiscation of Bestmixer’s assets, documents, files and web domain. äàëüøå »
2019-5-23 16:00 | |
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Huawei’s next big challenge is building its own OS
After a bunch of companies stopped trading with Huawei, the company is preparing for life after that. Most important of them all was Google, whose ban means the Chinese tech giant can’t use Android, Google Play Store, Play Services, and apps like Gmail for its upcoming devices. äàëüøå »
2019-5-23 15:43 | |
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Bolt won’t beat Uber by copying it – it needs to forge its own path
Bolt, previously known as Taxify, is a ride-sharing app and one of Estonia‘s four unicorns (AKA startups valued at over $1 billion). On a visit to Talinn, TNW met with Martin Villig, the company’s co-founder, to hear about Bolt’s plans to become the de facto transport app in the world. äàëüøå »
2019-5-23 15:02 | |
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This female-led company is using blockchain to promote sustainability
At TNW Conference, we explored the future of tech, including blockchain and cryptocurrency. While the latter tends to have its literal ups and downs, blockchain technology seems quite useful when incorporated appropriately. äàëüøå »
2019-5-23 15:01 | |
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Google and Facebook are gonna hate Apple’s new privacy-preserving online ads
Apple has outlined a new plan to make online ads private. A new Safari feature, called Privacy Preserving Ad Click Attribution, aims to stop ads from tracking you across the web. The company says the proposed solution will allow advertisers to measure the effectiveness of their ad campaigns on the web without compromising on your privacy. äàëüøå »
2019-5-23 12:50 | |
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Atari’s VCS throwback console is getting a joystick upgrade
The Atari joystick is one of the most recognizable controllers in gaming history, and now the company is not only bringing it forward into the modern age, it’s making it better with new bells and whistles. äàëüøå »
2019-5-23 04:11 | |
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The CEO of pogo stick-sharing startup Cangoroo insists his company isn’t a hoax
I just got off the phone with Adam Mikkelsen, founder and CEO of shared mobility startup Cangoroo, who insists that his company is totally real. Wait, I’m getting ahead of myself. Let’s back up. äàëüøå »
2019-5-22 20:25 | |
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Everything we know about the PlayStation 5 (so far)
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. While it’s kept a tight grasp on most details on its next-generation gaming console, Sony has unveiled a few details about the next PlayStation. äàëüøå »
2019-5-22 17:58 | |
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55,000 Brazilians scammed out of $200M+ worth of fake cryptocurrency
A Brazilian cryptocurrency crime cartel has been shut down after conning over 55,000 investors for over $200 million. The cartel ran an unlicensed financial institution without authorization from Brazil‘s Central Bank. äàëüøå »
2019-5-22 12:25 | |
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TikTok’s owner is reportedly launching a music streaming app in July
Yesterday, Chinese company ByteDance – which owns TikTok, Helo, and Vigo Video – launched a chat app called Flipchat. Now, a new report from Bloomberg suggests its reportedly launching a music streaming app this year. äàëüøå »
2019-5-21 16:45 | |
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Boring but necessary: 4 budgeting mistakes to avoid when growing your company
It may sound boring, but careful and sensible budgeting is crucial to every growing company. Not only does successful budgeting save time and energy, but it also allows you a more thorough understanding of what about your offering and process works and what doesn’t. äàëüøå »
2019-5-21 14:42 | |
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Review: Everybody’s Golf VR (nearly) aces it
Everybody’s Golf VR is a delicious steak in dire need of some potatoes. It’s a title that will easily make its way toward the front of the pantheon when it comes to both PSVR games and sports titles for the VR platform in general. äàëüøå »
2019-5-21 03:15 | |
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Research indicates the only defense against killer AI is not developing it
A recent analysis on the future of warfare indicates that countries that continue to develop AI for military use risk losing control of the battlefield. Those that don’t risk eradication. Whether you’re for or against the AI arms race: it’s happening. äàëüøå »
2019-5-21 00:16 | |
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I’m walking Huawei: here are 4 great Android phones you can buy instead
Huawei‘s in a spot of bother. Google has suspended its business operations with the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, meaning Huawei no longer has access to Android and a raft of other Google services. äàëüøå »
2019-5-20 19:08 | |
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These 20 tech companies literally have the most valuable employees
If you’ve ever wondered how valuable a company is — or in other words, its capacity to bring in revenue, as well as what its assets are worth — the most common way to do it is to look at its market capitalization. äàëüøå »
2019-5-20 16:56 | |
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What Trump’s Huawei blacklisting means for you
In just 24 hours, Huawei smartphones have gone from thriving to endangered. Last night, Google announced that it’s ceasing business with the company. This means it won’t be allowed to use Google Play services, or proprietary apps like Gmail and Google maps for its upcoming phones. äàëüøå »
2019-5-20 14:51 | |
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Get ready for the great Huawei-Android war of independence
Last night, Reuters broke the news that Google, in response to a government order, was cutting ties with Chinese technology conglomerate Huawei. While the order is live, future devices from the company won’t have access to Google’s proprietary software – like Maps, the Google Play Store, and more. äàëüøå »
2019-5-20 12:51 | |
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After Google, Qualcomm and Intel reportedly stops dealing with Huawei
After Google announced that it’s ceasing some business with Huawei, Bloomberg reported today that chipmakers like Intel, Qualcomm, and Broadcom are stopping component supplies to the Chinese tech giant until further notice. äàëüøå »
2019-5-20 11:30 | |
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Google tracks nearly all your online (and some of your offline) purchases — see it for yourself, here
For years Google has been keeping track of nearly every online purchase we’ve made. A CNBC report today reveals that, thanks to purchase receipts sent to personal Gmail accounts, the company has amassed a mountain of purchasing data on each of us, including offline spending, in some cases. äàëüøå »
2019-5-18 04:25 | |
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Facebook tweaks News Feed to favor close friends and ‘worthwhile’ content
Facebook’s biggest money-spinner is its News Feed, and the company has announced yet another key change to the algorithm. In a fresh announcement, the social network said that it’s leveraging new signals such as user surveys to prioritize posts from close friends and content you might find worthwhile. äàëüøå »
2019-5-17 16:28 | |
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Facebook changes its News Feed algorithm to favor close friends
Facebook’s biggest money-spinner is its News Feed, and the company has announced yet another key change to the algorithm. In a fresh announcement, the social network said that it’s leveraging new signals such as user surveys to prioritize posts from close friends and content you might find worthwhile. äàëüøå »
2019-5-17 16:28 | |
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Review: The $99 Urbanista Stockholm wireless earbuds get the fundamentals right
Oh Sweden. It’s the birthplace of A-Ha’s Morten Harket. Home of the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund. And yes, its capital city, Oslo, is a sight to behold. The fjord-pocked Scandinavian nation is also home to Urbanista – a trendy boutique audio firm which recently released the Stockholm wireless earbuds. äàëüøå »
2019-5-17 14:16 | |
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Avoiding buzzwords: Eight alternatives to calling yourself ‘innovative’
It’s common to hear businesses describe themselves as “innovative. ” Many companies strive for innovation in their products, services and marketing strategies. However, the term can be overused, resulting in a lack of impact. äàëüøå »
2019-5-17 12:00 | |
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Coinbase Plans US Debit Card Launch, Is ‘Considering’ Margin Trading
By CCN: Coinbase CEO Brain Armstrong conducted a live YouTube AMA today from the company’s New York offices. Presumably, he’s in town for blockchain week, which brought him away from the San Francisco headquarters. äàëüøå »
2019-5-17 00:45 | |
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Gemini the first crypto exchange to support WebAuthn security
CryptoNinjas Gemini, the New York regulated bitcoin exchange company, announced that it has introduced support for hardware security keys via WebAuthn (Web Authentication). Users of the exchange can now apply USB security keys (e. äàëüøå »
2019-5-16 16:57 | |
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Google’s new AI can help you speak another language in your own voice
Google Translate is one of the company’s most used products. It helps people translate one language to another through typing, taking pics of text, and using speech-to-text technology. Now, the company’s launching a new project called Translatotron, which will offer direct speech-to-speech translations – without even using any text. äàëüøå »
2019-5-16 15:04 | |
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Samsung has reportedly sorted the Galaxy Fold’s screen problems
Last month, Samsung faced a wave of criticism when review units of its ambitious Galaxy Fold phone started to break down. Now, according to Korean media outlet Yonhap, the company’s made some improvements, and is testing the units with mobile carriers in South Korea. äàëüøå »
2019-5-16 10:10 | |
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Microsoft’s AI hallucinates unique whisky flavors
When whisky is made in Scotland it’s called scotch. When it’s made in Kentucky it’s called whiskey – the Irish also add the “E”. But when it’s made in Sweden, based on a recipe created by Microsoft‘s AI, we just call it amazing. äàëüøå »
2019-5-16 01:33 | |
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The Starfinder Beginner Box is an inclusive introduction to tabletop RPGs
I promised myself I wouldn’t call Starfinder “Dungeons and Dragons in space. ” It feels lazy. Also, Spelljammer. What I will call it: the most inclusive major RPG I’ve played. And that makes it the perfect introduction to the magical world of tabletop role playing games. äàëüøå »
2019-5-16 22:15 | |
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Google’s new free app teaches kids to read by listening to them
Google has just ripped the beta label off Rivet, its free mobile app designed to help young children learn to read. Designed by the company’s Area 120 incubator for employees’ big ideas, Rivet comes with more than 2,000 books for children, categorized by topic and reading level. äàëüøå »
2019-5-16 17:53 | |
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Dear HP, please make a developer edition of your bonkers dual-screen laptop
Yesterday, HP announced its new Omen X 2S laptop, which the company says is the world’s first dual-screen gaming portable. In addition to a 15-inch primary display, the machine comes with a petite 6-inch 1080p touchscreen panel located just slightly above the keyboard. äàëüøå »
2019-5-15 15:49 | |
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Get ready to see more shopping ads on Google Search, Images and YouTube
Google is betting big on ecommerce with the latest update to its search engine. The company is unveiling a redesigned personalized Google Shopping experience, along with introducing the idea of a universal shopping cart across its platform of services, including Search, Shopping, Images and even YouTube. äàëüøå »
2019-5-15 13:36 | |
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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. äàëüøå »
2019-5-15 11:13 | |
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Netflix to invade E3 (and it might be bringing new games with it)
Netflix revealed today that it was going to host a panel at E3, of all things. It’s not-so-subtly hinting at an interest in games, which it’s been developing for several months despite outwardly expressing the opposite. äàëüøå »
2019-5-15 03:32 | |
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No, end-to-end encryption isn’t a marketing gimmick
There’s bad takes, and then there’s bad takes. An example of the latter comes from Bloomberg Opinion columnist Leonid Bershidsky, who thinks that today’s WhatsApp security woes proves that end-to-end encryption is “a gimmick” and “largely pointless. äàëüøå »
2019-5-15 00:03 | |
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First Impressions: The OnePlus 7 Pro doesn’t hold back
The OnePlus 7 is here. It starts at $669 in the US, goes on sale May 17, and it might just be the phone that brings OnePlus to the mainstream. I’ve only been able to play around with the phone for a few days, so don’t consider this a full review, but the OnePlus 7 Pro feels like the company has finally stopped holding back. äàëüøå »
2019-5-15 19:22 | |
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Lenovo unveils the world’s first ‘foldable PC’ and I’m actually kinda excited
Foldable phones have been all the rage this year, so we shouldn’t perhaps be surprised that someone would up the ante soon. Lenovo showed off its upcoming foldable PC at its Accelerate conference today. äàëüøå »
2019-5-14 16:18 | |
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Sonos finally supports Google Assistant voice control (and it plays nice with Alexa)
I’ve been trying to avoid the word “finally” in my headlines, but I think this one gets a pass: Over a year and a half after it was originally promised, Sonos has brought the Google Assistant to its voice-powered speakers – namely the Sonos One and Beam. äàëüøå »
2019-5-14 16:00 | |
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PSA: Update WhatsApp now to prevent spyware from being installed on your phone
WhatsApp, the messaging app used by more than 1. 5 billion worldwide, says it’s patched a critical security vulnerability which allowed attackers to secretly infect phones with malicious spyware by just calling phone numbers over an in-app audio call. äàëüøå »
2019-5-14 14:18 | |
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Australian ‘influencer’ Belle Gibson faked cancer and used profits to trade cryptocurrency
Authorities are investigating an Australian social media influencer‘s bank accounts after she defrauded her followers with fake cancer claims and used the money to trade cryptocurrency. Annabelle “Belle” Gibson has been systematically lying to her followers and using her company’s profits to trade cryptocurrencies, futures, and place sports bets, the Canberra Times reports. äàëüøå »
2019-5-14 12:36 | |
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Twitter bug accidentally shared location data of some iOS users
Twitter says it has fixed a bug that resulted in a user’s approximate location information being shared with an unnamed Twitter partner. “We have discovered that we were inadvertently collecting and sharing iOS location data with one of our trusted partners in certain circumstances,” the company said in a blog post. äàëüøå »
2019-5-14 10:46 | |
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Focal Kanta No. 3 Review: These $13,000 speakers are stunning pieces of audio furniture
When French speaker manufacturer Focal offered to let me review its flagship product, the $230,000, 700-pound Utopias, I despaired a little. Despite my curiosity to audition speakers that cost more than an Ivy League’s four-year tuition, I didn’t know where I’d begin to review something that expensive. äàëüøå »
2019-5-14 04:59 | |
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Foldable phone race heats up as Google enters the fold
We’ve gone through a rollercoaster ride when it comes to foldable phones this year. Huawei and Samsung released their foldables the Mate X and the Galaxy Fold. Last month, the latter was involved in controversy after reviewers found their units breaking down (both in terms of hardware and software). äàëüøå »
2019-5-13 14:20 | |
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Here’s why I’m genuinely excited about GitHub’s new package registry
Fridays are frequently used by companies to bury bad news. By announcing dismal sales figures and privacy SNAFUs when everyone has left the newsroom (either in body or in mind), they can avoid the attention and scrutiny they’d otherwise get on literally any other day of the working week. äàëüøå »
2019-5-13 11:49 | |
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HTC’s new $300 blockchain phone will double as a Bitcoin node
Taiwainese mobile phone manufacturer HTC is launching a more affordable blockchain phone with full Bitcoin node capabilities. Originally announced last month, the Exodus 1S will be launching in Q3 this year and will have an extra SD card to support its blockchain capabilities. äàëüøå »
2019-5-13 11:01 | |
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Tineco’s new smart vacuum should make you reconsider that Dyson
When I reviewed Dyson’s V10 last year, I finally understood why people were willing to pay such a premium for the company’s vacuums. But testing Tineco’s Pure One S12 the past couple of weeks has been a reminder that there are versatile alternatives that give you more for your money. äàëüøå »
2019-5-11 23:32 | |
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