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Google kills off Google+ and Inbox in ritual slaughter
If Google were a TV show, it’d undoubtedly be Game of Thrones. Like Game of Thrones, it’ll introduce a prominent new character (app) that has the potential to change everything, only to see it killed off in the next season. дальше »
2019-4-3 04:55 | |
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For Nokia’s next trick, a 48MP smartphone with a punch-hole display
Is it too early to call time on the loathed smartphone display notch? Maybe. There’s an growing trend for companies to find innovative workarounds, like the punch-hole display now favored by Huawei’s Honor and Samsung. дальше »
2019-4-2 18:54 | |
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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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WhatsApp launches a tip line in India to battle fake news ahead of national elections
WhatsApp has launched its next weapon in the fight against misinformation on its platform in India: a tip line to which you can send forwards, rumors, and suspicious-sounding messages and have them verified. дальше »
2019-4-2 11:03 | |
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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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TNW2019 Daily: Find your dream job at our conference
We have only 38 days left until TNW Conference! Our tech festival in Amsterdam is going to be amazing – just check out our terrain map if you don’t believe me. In today’s conference newsletter, I’m talking about the House of Talent, our incredible job fair taking place at the conference itself. дальше »
2019-4-1 18:54 | |
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MIT created a new algorithm that’s really, really good at counting
Imagine. You spend your formative high school years with your nose in a weighty textbook, at the same time avoiding parties and dating. Then, clutching a 4. 0 GPA, you head to a top-tier university to study Computer Science. дальше »
2019-4-1 18:44 | |
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Facebook is cracking down on fake accounts before India’s election
The first phase of the Indian Assembly’s election kicks off on April 21, but the increase in propaganda has already begun. Facebook has announced it’s removed numerous pages and accounts that used practices like fake accounts and cross-posting to increase their spread. дальше »
2019-4-1 16:33 | |
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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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A comprehensive (and honest) list of UX clich
“You are not your user” A reminder that you are not designing the product for people like yourself. Often used as a way to encourage more user research in a project. “If Henry Ford had asked people what they wanted, they would have told him faster horses”Used as a counter-argument to the previous statement, when you start to realize you won’t have time or money to do enough user research. дальше »
2019-3-31 22:00 | |
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Cyber insurance for companies is overhyped — even though it may be necessary
For those following the information security space, it can feel as if the past year was just a series of announcements with one corporate security breach after another. Breaches like Equifax, Marriot, and many more have entered the general consciousness after the personal details of hundreds of millions of customers have fallen into the hands of hackers. дальше »
2019-3-31 16:30 | |
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No, viewing publicly shared Google Docs don’t reveal your identity
Every day, millions of people use Google Docs to share and collaborate on documents. And when it comes to working on documents online, few tools match the power and versatility of Google Drive and Google Docs. дальше »
2019-3-30 15:16 | |
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The Neato Botvac D6 robo-vacuum is a godsend for hairy pet owners
Neato’s oddly-shaped Botvac D6 robotic vacuum might have a bit of tunnel vision, but it’s quite thorough, especially in a house full of dog hair, and has an amazing controller app. As a first-time robot owner, I have to say I was impressed. дальше »
2019-3-30 22:04 | |
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EOS and TRON’s most used dapps are either gambling or ‘high risk’
There’s an endless war fought for the attention of blockchain developers. Projects like Ethereum, EOS, and TRON all push their different visions of the tech, often with attempts to define success by how many dapps each network supports, and how big their userbases are. дальше »
2019-3-29 19:38 | |
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NPR’s Invisibilia podcast deals with the invisible forces that shape who we are
Earlier this month, Invisibilia celebrated its fifth birthday. As one of NPR‘s most popular podcasts, it deals with the invisible forces behind why we do what we do, think what we think, feel how we feel, and believe what we believe. дальше »
2019-3-29 18:35 | |
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Bollywood pushes T-Series ahead of PewDiePie in the race for YouTube’s #1 spot
For the past few weeks, YouTuber PewDiePie and Indian music label, T-Series, have been overtaking each other every few hours like cars in a Formula 1 race. Now, it seems that the music label has finally managed to gain a significant lead over the Swedish content creator to claim the title of most followed YouTube channel. дальше »
2019-3-29 15:33 | |
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Arizer’s Solo 2 is an excellent weed vape for stay-at-home cannaisseurs
Now that weed tech has boomed into a billion-dollar industry, vaporizers are swiftly gaining traction – and the Arizer Solo 2 is one of the most popular alternatives in this fledgling market. For those unfamiliar, the device is the second iteration to Arizer’s Solo series of portable vaporizers. дальше »
2019-3-29 13:14 | |
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Watch this satisfying video of Boston Dynamics’ new robot perfectly stacking boxes
We’ve seen Boston Dynamics’ robots running on different terrains with ease, opening doors for each other, and dancing to Bruno Mars’ hit Uptown Funk. Now, in the latest episode of “Robots Got Talent,” a video released by the company features its robot, Handle, stacking boxes in a factory like a champ. дальше »
2019-3-29 10:42 | |
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Canon’s new Ivy Cliq cameras join the modern Polaroid fad
What’s old is new again. Just like vinyl, instant-print cameras are making a return to the mainstream as people come to realize that sometimes having physical objects is better than ones and zeros on your computer. дальше »
2019-3-29 01:20 | |
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Whitehat Hackers Cash In On Security Bounties on Crypto Platforms Stellar, Monero and Augur
Cryptocurrency platforms have taken to offering bounties to hackers recently, as they challenge white-hat hackers to test out their security, investigating for bugs and vulnerabilities in their system. дальше »
2019-3-29 00:09 | |
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Twitch copies another community-made feature with Squad Stream
Twitch recently introduced Squad Stream, a way for multiple streamers to stream “together” in the same window. Like lots of Twitch‘s features, it’s an official variant on software streamers have been using for years. дальше »
2019-3-28 21:31 | |
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Hackers fix 20 security flaws in cryptocurrency-related platforms in 2 weeks
White-hat hackers continue to rid blockchain projects of their bugs, having earned a minimum of $7,400 for fixing security flaws in popular cryptocurrency platforms like Monero and Stellar. Seven cryptocurrency-related projects dished out rewards to blockchain hackers for finding and patching 20 software bugs in the past two weeks (between March 14 and 28), according to HackerOne data reviewed by Hard Fork. дальше »
2019-3-28 20:27 | |
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CHEAP: This 256GB (!) iPhone-compatible flash drive is now under $80
Welcome to CHEAP, our brand-new series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! I remember when a 1GB SD card would set you back hundreds and hundreds of dollars, but now? You can get a 256GB flash drive that also works with iPhones and iPads, for under $80. дальше »
2019-3-28 13:45 | |
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New Android malware targets 32 cryptocurrency apps and 100 international banks
A brand-new generation of Trojan horse malware for Android phones has been revealed, tailored specifically towards stealing fiat and digital assets from customers of top international banks and cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »
2019-3-28 12:59 | |
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How to achieve Inbox Zero with these Gmail search queries
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. If you receive a large number of emails like I do every day, your inbox is probably messy, and it seems impossible to clear it of the deluge of messages that just won’t stop. дальше »
2019-3-28 10:03 | |
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Sony will stop selling PS4 game codes in physical stores
Sony revealed it’s eliminating one of the only ways for gamers to buy games for list price without having to hand over their credit card details — namely, in-store digital codes. So if you wanted to buy a game from an actual retailer, your only options now are physical discs or PlayStation cash cards. дальше »
2019-3-28 22:36 | |
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Research: Humans can sense the Earth’s magnetic fields (just like bees)
Do human beings have a magnetic sense? Biologists know other animals do. They think it helps creatures including bees, turtles and birds navigate through the world. Scientists have tried to investigate whether humans belong on the list of magnetically sensitive organisms. дальше »
2019-3-27 19:29 | |
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Gmail will now let you interact with messages just like web pages right in your inbox
Google is bringing a major upgrade to Gmail that will let you interact with emails in your inbox just like you would with the web pages they often lead you to: look up hotel listings, fill out forms, and browse products you want to buy. дальше »
2019-3-27 09:15 | |
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Bethesda’s games are going back to Steam, Epic gets snubbed
Bethesda has declared its public support of Steam by promising its upcoming games will have a home there. A scant six months ago, this would have just been the end of the company’s failed attempt to launch its own platform. дальше »
2019-3-27 23:00 | |
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PAX wants to be the Apple of weed vapes – and CBD might be the key
I’ve had the pleasure of testing a number of very good weed vapes. But, when I’m finished with my review, more often than not, I return to the PAX 3. Basically, I like it a lot. So, when I was offered the chance to speak with JJ O’Brien, PAX’s VP of strategy, in Amsterdam, I leapt at the chance. дальше »
2019-3-26 15:52 | |
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Discover Quickly is an excellent tool for finding new music you’ll love on Spotify
Spotify is already a great choice for people who enjoy stumbling upon new music, thanks to its discovery features and active community of curators. Now, there’s a new app you can use to find new tracks and artists quickly and easily – but be warned, it’s addictive. дальше »
2019-3-26 09:16 | |
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Killed By Google is a digital graveyard of the company’s dead products
April 2, Google is killing two of its well-known products: it’s failed social network, Google+, and the much-loved email client, Inbox. They join a long list of products that the Mountain View-based tech giant has killed. дальше »
2019-3-26 08:38 | |
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A Bitcoin Lightning Web Standard, Inspired By Ethereum, Is Gaining Steam
Sending bitcoin lightning payments over the web might soon get easier. That’s because a new bitcoin standard for simplifying lightning payments, the open-source WebLN standard, is gaining traction, now being used by Lightning Joule and Bluewallet, two of the more popular lightning wallets, as well as apps like Lightning Spin, to slim down the number […] дальше »
2019-3-26 01:00 | |
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Apple TV Plus is Apple’s Netflix challenger – here’s what we know so far
After years of rumors and speculation, it’s finally real: Apple is launching its own competitor to Netflix. It’s called Apple TV+, and it’s coming this fall. Right after announcing a revamped Apple TV app – which will now be available on third-party devices – Apple revealed it would be creating original content available via TV+. дальше »
2019-3-26 22:47 | |
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Apple TV gets an overhaul, is now available on third-party devices
As expected, Apple today announced a dramatic overhaul of the Apple TV service, adding new subscription TV services, in addition to bringing the app to a swathe of new platforms. Let’s start with Apple TV Channels. дальше »
2019-3-25 21:36 | |
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Google Maps’ first try at AR navigation is janky but exciting
In March this year, Google started rolling out an alpha version of its AR-based navigation feature to a small number of Maps users in select cities. It looked like an awesome solution for travelers and people walking to unfamiliar destinations in bustling towns. дальше »
2019-3-25 15:45 | |
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Learn where the clitoris is in 5 minutes with this free mobile game
More or less everyone knows what a penis looks like. You’ve probably come across a dick-shaped sex toy, seen many a penis doodling on school books, or you’ve witnessed one in the flesh. But not many people actually know what a clitoris looks like — and as a result, many women around the world are left unsatisfied by their sexual partners. дальше »
2019-3-25 13:43 | |
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Machine learning academics are flocking to tech giants and that might be a problem
The die is very much cast when it comes to the growth of machine learning. With the expansion of tech companies like Google, Amazon and Uber, artificial intelligence-based research and products is a growth industry that’s only just getting started. дальше »
2019-3-23 15:19 | |
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Why banning phones from schools is a backward step for education
Schools and governments around the world are struggling to figure out how to deal with smartphones in the classroom. Last year, France passed a law that banned students from using smart devices at school, and now in the UK politicians are discussing joining in, with UK schools minister Nick Gibb recently saying there should be a new policy introduced to ban phones from schools. дальше »
2019-3-23 10:30 | |
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Narcotics Dealers Dump Dark Web for Telegram & WhatsApp
As law enforcement increasingly cracks down on centralized dark-web markets, online narcotics dealers are migrating to encrypted messing apps like Telegram and WhatsApp, according to a new report from the Independent. дальше »
2019-3-22 21:07 | |
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Steam vulnerability exposed users to account hijacking and malware
A vulnerability in Valve‘s Steam platform made it possible for malicious actors to take over user accounts, pilfer their items, and even infect their systems with additional malware. The security kink resided in Steam‘s server browser functionality – which lets players look up severs for a number of games (including hit titles like CS:GO, Half-Life 2, and Team Fortress 2) – according to a HackerOne vulnerability disclosure made public on March 15. дальше »
2019-3-21 19:42 | |
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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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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey says he will pay you to work on Bitcoin full-time
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has made an offering to the cryptocurrency community: he will pay developers to work full-time on Bitcoin Core and other “cryptocurrency ecosystem” projects. Are you currently contributing to bitcoin-core or other crypto ecosystem projects for free in your off-time? We’d like to pay you to do it full-time. дальше »
2019-3-21 01:47 | |
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Snapchat is getting into games — here’s what we’d like to see
Snapchat is getting into the game, literally. Rumor has it an in-app gaming platform, along with a handful of games, are coming to the social network. While we don’t yet know which titles Snap has snapped up, there are some games that we think will work best within the app — and a few things it should avoid. дальше »
2019-3-21 23:28 | |
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Amazon has a new cheap Kindle, but the Paperwhite is still a better deal
Amazon today updated its entry-level Kindle, making it at once a bit more useful and a bit more expensive – the starting price has gone from $79. 99 to $89. 99 . It’s a welcome update, but you should probably buy the Kindle Paperwhite instead. дальше »
2019-3-21 22:34 | |
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