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Here’s how Apple could’ve made the new AirPods even better
Yep, today Apple released its new pair of AirPods, something you can read about in detail here. While the updates are undoubtedly good, I’m disappointed that Apple didn’t do more. I’m a regular AirPod user and, while I like them a lot, the earbuds could easily be better. дальше »
2019-3-20 18:45 | |
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Apple’s new AirPods include wireless charging, Siri, and a fancy new chip
They’re here! Apple has just announced its new AirPods, and they’re on sale now. We’ve discussed the merits (and pitfalls) of Apple’s popular wireless earbuds before, and this update is definitely a Good Thing. дальше »
2019-3-20 17:06 | |
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North Korean dissidents are using Ethereum to overthrow Kim Jong-un
Political dissidents known as the Cheollima Civil Defense (CCD) are selling special “post-liberation blockchain visas” for cryptocurrency in a bid to raise funds for overthrowing Kim Jong-un — and they’ve already collected over $57,000 in Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-3-20 17:03 | |
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The upcoming Angry Birds AR game for your iPhone looks like a ton of fun
Game studio Rovio Entertainment just dropped a trailer for its upcoming iOS game, Angry Birds AR: Isle of Pigs. The clip, which you can watch below, shows how you can catapult your crew of feathered friends into droves of evil pigs, with the game‘s visual elements overlaid on top of real-world objects around you, like a table at a cafe. дальше »
2019-3-20 12:13 | |
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PSA: Update Firefox to block autoplaying videos by default
Isn’t it annoying when you land up on a site just to read something, and suddenly a video starts playing automatically? Well, Firefox‘s latest release – version 66 – aims to solve this problem by blocking autoplaying videos and audio clips by default. дальше »
2019-3-20 08:47 | |
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This Bluetooth speaker may look like an AI-monster from The Matrix but it sounds great
The GravaStar from Zoeao is the weirdest Bluetooth speaker I’ve reviewed, but that’s a good thing. It reminds me of a simpler time – the 1980s – when the characters on TV were often based on popular toys, and not the other way around. дальше »
2019-3-19 19:38 | |
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Watch Nvidia’s new AI turn MS Paint-style doodles into photorealistic masterpieces
Researchers at Nvidia have developed a deep learning model that can take shitty digital sketches – like the ones you’d create with a trackpad, zero talent, and Microsoft Paint – and generate beautiful photorealistic landscapes in an instant. дальше »
2019-3-19 14:42 | |
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Fighting crypto fraud will soon become easier, here’s why
Anyone who’s spent any time in cryptocurrency communities knows fraud is a widespread issue. We’ve seen ‘pump and dump’ tactics, Ponzi schemes, Twitter cryptocurrency scambots impersonating tech moguls like Elon Musk, and multi-million dollar exit-scams. дальше »
2019-3-19 12:17 | |
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The Internet Comes of Age with Web 3.0
The term “web 3. 0” has been making rounds in the Internet community for quite a while. Many paint the picture of web 3. 0 as the next phase of the Internet which will take the world by storm. Understanding this buzzword is a lot easier compared to other Internet phenomena like Y2K which gave developers countlessRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-3-19 10:00 | |
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Nvidia’s new $99 pocket-sized AI computer is designed for DIY projects
Nvidia has just released a $99 pocket-sized computer named the Jetson Nano, targeted towards “embedded designers, researchers, and DIY makers” who want to tinker with a system for offline AI development. дальше »
2019-3-19 09:27 | |
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Why can’t Facebook keep problematic videos off its platform?
In the wake of the horrific shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand, that claimed the lives of 50 people and saw several more injured, Facebook noted it had removed some 1. 5 million video clips of the attack on its platform. дальше »
2019-3-18 13:34 | |
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You’re teaching Alexa to be an asshole
“Shut up, Siri!” “Screw off, Alexa!” We’ve all heard people berating their voice assistants, often in colorful terms. You’ve probably done it yourself, and so what? It’s not like our voice assistant has feelings — “she” is just a collection of code and a disembodied, robotic voice. дальше »
2019-3-17 10:30 | |
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How ideological bias in video game design changes our view of society
Civilization VI, a game I like, has a new expansion pack out. It’s a strategy game series I’ve been playing since 1994 or so, and every Civ is a kind of simulation of how the world works. That’s what this piece is about: simulating systems. дальше »
2019-3-15 15:37 | |
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8 ways machine learning will impact day-to-day customer interactions
Advancements in artificial intelligence seem like they are happening constantly, with more products incorporating this technology every year as companies seek to gain access to the technology’s capabilities. дальше »
2019-3-15 12:30 | |
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Google’s foldable patent hints at a compact clamshell phone
Foldable phones are certainly the talk of the town this year. We’ve already seen devices from companies like Samsung and Huawei, and teasers from Xiaomi and Oppo. But all these phones are rather large, and are essentially designed to replace tablets. дальше »
2019-3-15 10:15 | |
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Teens are using Google Docs as a sneaky messaging app right under their parents’ (and teachers’) noses
Google’s cloud-based tools provide a lot of bang for the buck. Apps like Docs, Sheets, and Slides are a collaborative dreamscape, the types of applications that allow kids to split into groups and iterate a project until completion. дальше »
2019-3-15 04:52 | |
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Why is Google adding Nintendo controller support to Chrome?
Google is apparently working to improve native support for Nintendo‘s Switch controllers within Chrome. Could this be a sign of things to come for Project Stream? A recently discovered commit in Google‘s Chromium Gerrit page proposes to “improve support for Nintendo Switch gamepads. дальше »
2019-3-15 01:28 | |
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Left 4 Dead creator’s new zombie-shooting extravaganza is called Back 4 Blood
Turtle Rock Studios, the development team behind co-op zombie shooter Left 4 Dead, today announced they’re developing a new game in partnership with Warner Bros. The game is — hold onto your butts — a co-op zombie shooter called Back 4 Blood. дальше »
2019-3-14 21:18 | |
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Novel ways to find what book to read next, curated by a huge word nerd
Hi, I’m a huge word nerd. And I’m sure you’ll agree: reading is great! It’s like a word-movie in your mind, but without the crushing self-doubt that comes from looking at people too attractive to be right. дальше »
2019-3-14 17:20 | |
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Facebook’s new VR avatars are more lifelike than anything you’ve seen before
Remember when Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg tried to show off his company’s clunky Spaces VR tech by taking a virtual tour of hurricane-hit Puerto Rico in 2017? This is nothing like that. The company has quietly been developing a revolutionary system to create virtual avatars of people that closely resemble them in their facial features and mannerisms. дальше »
2019-3-14 16:47 | |
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New Yakuza spin-off yanked from shelves over actor’s arrest
The arrest of 51-year-old Pierre Taki might not sound like a big deal in the grand scheme of things — but for gamers who were hoping to get their hands on SEGA’s keen new Yakuza spin-off, Judgment sometime soon, this might be disaster. дальше »
2019-3-13 21:51 | |
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Here’s what Thailand should call its first ICO/STO portal
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the country’s first initial coin offering (ICO) portal to police the issuance of digital, blockchain-based tokens. The portal is almost ready to launch and is awaiting final approval from other government agencies like the Commerce Ministry, the Bangkok Post reports. дальше »
2019-3-13 14:01 | |
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Stop hoarding chargers and buy a power bank already
Every time I’m at an airport I marvel at the number of grown people I see sitting on the dirty floor, tethered to an outlet. All I can do is chuckle and think “these people aren’t sitting in first class either,” as I join them to top off my phone before takeoff. дальше »
2019-3-13 23:04 | |
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YouTube Music launches in India to battle it out with Spotify et al
At long last, YouTube Music has launched in India with a free ad-supported option, as well as its Premium plan at Rs. 99 ($1. 42) per month. That’ll see it compete with the likes of international heavyweights Spotify (which went live there last month) and Apple Music, as well as local incumbents like JioSaavn, Gaana, and Wynk. дальше »
2019-3-12 19:00 | |
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Everything we know about Apple’s unexpected March 25 event
For months, Apple has been rumored to be working on a streaming video service, and it looks like the company will finally unveil its next offering on March 25. It’s sent out invites for an event at its new campus, with the tagline ‘It’s show time. дальше »
2019-3-12 16:31 | |
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This Chinese turn-based singing game looks amazing
I used to get so damn excited about apps. I spent hours downloading ridiculous flashlights and mind readers and guessing games, but then, I plateaued. Little blew me away. Thankfully, something amazing has arrived on the scene: Music Meetup. дальше »
2019-3-12 16:10 | |
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TNW2019 Daily: Let’s Hard Fork together
TNW2019, our tech conference in Amsterdam, is just 58 days away. We’re busy getting everything perfect, and there’s so much to look forward to. One distinct highlight is the conversation we’ll have about blockchain and cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-3-12 13:47 | |
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Hands-on: Vivo’s Apex 2019 phone’s whole screen is a fingerprint sensor
Last year, Chinese phone maker Vivo began showing off its concept devices to the press before injecting some of those handsets’ technologies and features into market-ready models. That helps the company showcase its capabilities in the smartphone arena, and also gauge consumer interest in its ideas. дальше »
2019-3-12 12:59 | |
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Hifiman Arya Review: These $1,600 headphones could be your endgame
High-end headphones vary tremendously in sound and presentation – more than speakers. Because of this, some headphone addicts like to use different cans for different types of music. They might sport one headphone for classical, another for bass-heavy genres, yet another for vocals. дальше »
2019-3-12 10:02 | |
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A few Potterhead nitpicks about Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
Niantic today released the first gameplay footage for its upcoming mobile game Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, finally giving players some idea of what its AR wizardry would look like. But does it actually look like a Harry Potter game? Wanna feel old? It’s been 22 years since Bloomsbury published the first Harry Potter book and brought our favorite magical schoolboy to the world’s attention. дальше »
2019-3-12 00:57 | |
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Bitcoin scammers used Facebook ads to swindle Chinese businessmen out of $250K
Authorities have sentenced three criminals for robbing a group of Chinese businessmen in Dubai. The crooks stole over $250,000 (Dh1 million) from four businessmen after luring them to an apartment in Al Rafaa, Dubai at the end of March, local news reports. дальше »
2019-3-11 18:14 | |
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1.8M Chinese women deemed ‘BreedReady’ by creepy new database
An open database in China has been found to include the personal information of over 1. 8 million women. It was discovered over the weekend by Victor Gevers, a Dutch internet expert from the non-profit group GDI. дальше »
2019-3-11 15:41 | |
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TNW2019 Daily: New bragging material for your next family reunion
Happy Monday, and happy 59 days until TNW Conference! Here’s what my face looked like when I realized how close we are to two days of technology goodness: There’s a lot coming at you on May 9 and 10, which is why this daily newsletter exists. дальше »
2019-3-11 13:59 | |
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Science, like art, often begins with creativity and imagination
I don’t know why it took so long to dawn on me – after 20 years of a scientific career – that what we call the “scientific method” really only refers the second half of any scientific story. It describes how we test and refine the ideas and hypotheses we have about nature through the engagement of experiment or observation and theoretical ideas and models. дальше »
2019-3-10 18:30 | |
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Mark Zuckerberg plans to make Facebook more private with 6 key changes
Mark Zuckerberg wants to make Facebook less like a town square, and more like a living room. So he declares in a massive blog post earlier this week, a winding read on Facebook’s potential for change and the future of the internet altogether. дальше »
2019-3-9 01:51 | |
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PSA: Look out for YouTube’s info panels on controversial topics before watching videos
YouTube announced last night that it’ll show information panels in Hindi and English, powered by fact-checkers on controversial topics in India. The company said that these panels will appear on top of the search results, and help users identify misinformation, and avoid videos propagating it. дальше »
2019-3-8 09:13 | |
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Facebook and Instagram will hide pages that spread ‘vaccine misinformation’
I’d like to think that everyone who reads TNW knows that vaccines work. That they don’t cause autism, as demonstrated time and time again. That autism doesn’t need the extra stigma and is most certainly preferable to sick and dead kids. дальше »
2019-3-8 01:47 | |
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3D Printing Pioneer Reveals How This Technology Is Already Disrupting the Auto Industry
Every industry seems to be in the midst of change these days and the automobile industry is no exception. A lot of attention has been focused on self-driving cars, and there are good reasons to be excited by the idea of autonomous vehicles, such as improved safety and convenience. дальше »
2019-3-7 20:15 | |
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Research: Ethereum’s new economic model not ‘lucrative enough’ to keep it secure
There’s a monumental shift planned for the second largest cryptocurrency by market cap. Ethereum is edging closer to its new consensus algorithm, which promises to fix the platform’s scalability and transaction throughput bottlenecks – but a new industry report claims it might not work. дальше »
2019-3-7 18:15 | |
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The UK government is looking to criminalize unsolicited dick pics
Although apps like Tinder set out to make dating easier by putting hundreds of options only a swipe away, they also carry a greater risk of non-consensual interactions and new opportunities for perpetrators to target and abuse victims. дальше »
2019-3-7 16:39 | |
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At $210, the Meizu Note 9 is one of the cheapest 48MP phones money can buy
I’m calling it. 2019 is the year of the 48MP phone. High-resolution sensors from Samsung and Sony are popping up all over the place, and they’re increasingly found in low-to-medium end phones. дальше »
2019-3-7 13:30 | |
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Israel regulators support ‘heavily regulated’ cryptocurrency trading platform
An Israeli financial market regulator has given its recommendation for the creation of a heavily regulated cryptocurrency issuance platform, Reuters reports. According to the report, such a platform should allow companies to “raise money by issuing digital tokens to investors. дальше »
2019-3-6 17:59 | |
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Stingy driverless cars will clog future streets instead of parking
It’s a nightmarish vision of San Francisco’s future, like something out of science fiction: streets full of driverless cars, crawling along implacably but at a snail’s pace, snarling traffic and bringing the city to a standstill from the iconic Ferry Building to Union Square. дальше »
2019-3-6 17:32 | |
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