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Twitter now shows if a tweet was deleted for policy violations
Twitter recently announced it’s rolling out a feature to provide context around deleted tweets – including who deleted them and why. It’s a small change, but it’s the latest in a series of moves Twitter is making in an effort to bolster transparency. дальше »
2018-10-19 02:06 | |
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After ten years, TNW Conference has a new home
Written by Wytze de Haan, Director of Events For our 14th edition, TNW Conference is moving to a new location! But before I tell you where we’re going, I’d like to share where we’ve been. I’ve worked at TNW for almost seven years now, which makes me a very “odd” millennial. дальше »
2018-10-18 18:05 | |
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Tencent and Huawei lead Chinese companies in building coinless ‘Ethereum-killer’
A consortium backed by major Chinese corporations Tencent and Huawei will debut its new open source “blockchain ecosystem” FISCO BCOS at the Singapore Fintech Festival next month. BCOS is geared towards providing enterprise-grade distributed ledger (DLT) solutions. дальше »
2018-10-18 13:46 | |
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UK puts on misleading robot puppet-show in Parliament
The UK’s Parliament recently decided to question an actual robot about artificial intelligence. This might sound like a good idea on paper, but considering there aren’t any sentient robots, it’s a lot like asking a toaster oven to testify on the State’s nutrition program. дальше »
2018-10-17 22:48 | |
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Discord’s in-app Store enters open beta with a selection of indies and classics
Discord, the gaming chat app, today opened its fledgling game store and library to beta, meaning anyone can purchase games, launch games they already own, or play games granted to them by the premium subscription option. дальше »
2018-10-17 21:07 | |
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Can we make digital money transfer great again?
As a freelancer working with people around the world, I tend to use these tools not because I particularly like any one of them, but because I don’t have a choice. I grudgingly accept the long wait times and obscenely huge processing fees for the same reason I keep riding that crappy train to work: because there simply isn’t a better option. дальше »
2018-10-17 20:13 | |
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Amazon gets patriotic while Google embraces censorship
Wired’s big 25th anniversary event (congrats!) culminated Monday in a summit featuring a veritable who’s-who of big tech bosses. And, like everything else in the US this year, it turned out to be heavily-focused on politics. дальше »
2018-10-17 20:11 | |
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This website is tracking the instability of stablecoin Tether
The cryptocurrency sector has grown anxious over a market reliance on controversial “stablecoin” Tether (USDT), after its value dropped well below its supposedly pegged price of $1. In fact, the market is so concerned with the risks associated with USDT that a “Tether premium” has formed on the cryptocurrency exchanges still using it. дальше »
2018-10-16 15:57 | |
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Google explains the magic behind the Pixel 3’s Super Res Zoom
Google Pixel 3’s camera has a lot of impressive tricks up its sleeve. One of them is Super Res Zoom, which improves digital zoom for clear pictures, and allows for decent results when working with a single-lens setup like the one on the Pixel 3. дальше »
2018-10-16 14:21 | |
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Artificial intelligence is complex, but we can’t afford to ignore it
“Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it. ” – George Santayana In early September, the media went abuzz with news of Amazon becoming the second US company to surpass the $1 trillion market cap. дальше »
2018-10-16 23:25 | |
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10 top tips to make sure your startup’s first hire is fire
When it comes to growing your startup, research has found that hiring is one of the biggest struggles for first-time founders. Not only do most founders have little to no experience growing a team, but the time-consuming process and talent shortage don’t make the process all that desirable. дальше »
2018-10-15 17:56 | |
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Video: I commuted on a DIY electric kid’s vehicle – and survived
As you would’ve gathered from the video, Infento creates a kit that lets children build fully-functional vehicles. In other words, it’s like a souped-up version of LEGO or Meccano. Being the mature, respectable, and well-adjusted adult you see before you, I had to give it a go. дальше »
2018-10-15 17:35 | |
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Here’s why we rage about religion on Facebook
On Christmas Day last year, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg used his website to tell the world that he was not an atheist any more. In this way, the billionaire used Facebook to express his feelings about religion, like many social media users before him. дальше »
2018-10-15 15:38 | |
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6 reasons to invest in your 20s (when all you want to do is spend)
You’ve probably heard this a thousand times. If you aren’t investing yet, you should start soon. The truth is, you should have already started. When all you want to do is save up for six months, quit your job, and blow all your money backpacking around South America Motorcycle Diaries style, consider these six reasons first. дальше »
2018-10-15 11:03 | |
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The pros and cons of interning at a startup
When researching what it’s like to intern at a startup, the majority of responses are positive. Startup interns can get real-world experience and take on tasks that corporate interns (or even corporate entry-level positions) typically do not do. дальше »
2018-10-15 15:30 | |
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How to filter marketing fluff from startups’ AI promises
It seems like there are two words on the tongue of every tech entrepreneur, VC, or industry observer: artificial intelligence. This is without a doubt the hottest topic in tech at the moment and this technological transformation is touching nearly every industry from automotive, to marketing, and even health. дальше »
2018-10-13 15:30 | |
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How an employee screw-up made my company better at employee retention
Inspiration for improvement can come from anywhere. Imagine getting a call from your security service during the weekend. Now, as a CEO of an early stage start-up, 10 times out of 10, if you get a call like that, you will have to deal with it. дальше »
2018-10-13 11:30 | |
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Steam’s open-door policy starts trouble with the Brazilian government
Valve, the company behind the Steam gaming platform, is currently under investigation by the Brazilian government after allowing a controversial game to be sold on its platform. While the platform’s relaxed attitude towards games seemed like a commendable idea at the time, it’s starting to backfire. дальше »
2018-10-13 03:09 | |
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Apple might offer free original content with its devices next year
Apple has tried to break into the TV market in multiple ways – whether that’s its Apple TV, the TV app, or just video content on iTunes. But multiple rumors in recent months are pointing towards a yet-to-be-launched digital streaming service. дальше »
2018-10-11 16:32 | |
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China’s ‘barrage videos’ are chaotic af — and say a lot about loneliness
Ideas are mysterious things. Sometimes the worst ones smell like solid gold, sometimes the profit-driving powerhouses masquerade as giant turds. Telling the difference, it seems, takes a certain measure of psychotic genius. дальше »
2018-10-11 13:48 | |
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Social media is being weaponized at a terrifying rate
Social media reliance is so rampant in today’s landscape that it has come to drive some of our best and worst impulses and experiences. Outside of cyberbullying and poor treatment, there are much more serious implications—like when a community turns these platforms into a weapon to smear and systematically destroy the lives of others. дальше »
2018-10-11 10:41 | |
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The Razer Phone 2 shows it’s what’s inside that counts
Razer’s first smartphone was one of the more unique devices last year. Bucking the trend of tiny bezels and curvy lines, Razer built a beastly, boxy device with giant speakers, a massive battery, and the first 120hz display in a smartphone. дальше »
2018-10-11 06:19 | |
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Samsung A9 Pro’s 4 cameras may include telephoto, ultra-wide, and depth-sensing optics
I’ve long been clamoring for phones to embrace multiple cameras at various focal lengths, and it seems manufacturers are really starting to go all out. Case in point: the upcoming Samsung A9 Pro will sport a whopping four cameras on its rear. дальше »
2018-10-11 01:20 | |
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Stardew Valley is coming to iOS and it’ll let you import your PC saves
The developer behind Stardew Valley, the hit indie farming sim, this week announced the game was coming to mobile devices. The iOS version launches in two weeks, while the Android version is still in development. дальше »
2018-10-11 23:50 | |
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Research: Cryptocurrency is dying
Cryptocurrency exploded like a supernova as prices soared to nearly $20,000 in December 2017. But like a dying star, the crypto-market may now be facing an implosion. According to a new report from technology research group, Juniper Research, the cryptocurrency “industry is on the brink of an implosion. дальше »
2018-10-10 18:10 | |
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Google’s new Chromecast looks suspiciously similar to its old Chromecast
Amid the excitement of the Pixel 3, the Home Hub, and the, uh, now-wired once-wireless headphones, you might have missed the 3rd generation Chromecast. So, what’s it like? Well, it’s very similar to the old one. дальше »
2018-10-10 16:52 | |
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Litecoin Will Fly If It Makes The Most Of Social Media
The pursuit for cryptocurrency adoption seems to focus on three major cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin. Indeed, this isn’t to disregard the likes of XRP and Stellar, both of which also provide a solid use in mainstream society, however in terms of worldwide societal adoption, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin tend to be the go-to currencies. дальше »
2018-10-10 16:30 | |
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Uranus, Next “Uber” in the Realm of Computer-Sharing Resources
Currently, most of the giant cloud services providers, such as Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services (AWS), are testing and rolling out various sorts of blockchain applications. Last month, Google unveiled a free analytics tool that allow anyone to explore the Ethereum (ETH) network. дальше »
2018-10-10 11:00 | |
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Why AR will transform the business space
Much of the hype surrounding today’s tech scene is centered around virtual reality and its promises to whisk us away to whimsical other dimensions. Outside of fantasy, however, virtual reality hasn’t necessarily lived up to its promises, leading many innovators and tech-savvy entrepreneurs to look at other technologies, like augmented reality, which carries with it greater potential for practical business applications. дальше »
2018-10-10 04:45 | |
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Japanese Internet Monolith GMO to Launch Yen-Pegged Stablecoin
GMO Internet Group is working to launch a stablecoin by 2019. In an announcement released on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, the Japanese IT conglomerate said it is putting all gears in place to begin building its stablecoin, called the GMO Japanese Yen (GJY). дальше »
2018-10-10 02:10 | |
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Google wants its Pixel Stand to set the standard for wireless chargers
Google today introduced its new wireless charger, the Pixel Stand. The idea behind the hardware is to turn an inert object – like a charger – into a useful feature for your home. Of course, it still does the basics, such as offering super-fast charging, but Google wants it to be more just that. дальше »
2018-10-9 19:42 | |
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TheBigCoin Revolutionary Cryptocurrency Shopping Platform Hits $300,000 in Total Orders
TheBigCoin, One of the world’s leading cryptocurrency shopping platforms, just reached a milestone of $300,000 in total orders made by consumers. October 3rd, 2018, Vilnius As cryptographic money sees new ordinary applications, one of its center uses, purchasing on the web with innovative computerized monetary standards like Bitcoin and Ethereum, continues picking up footing. дальше »
2018-10-9 19:35 | |
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The Pixel Slate is Google’s first Chrome OS tablet and costs $599
At today’s Google hardware event, Senior VP of Hardware Rick Osterloh announced the company was making a new tablet, dubbed the Pixel Slate. This 2-in-1 marks the first time the company has used its Chrome OS in one of its own tablets. дальше »
2018-10-9 18:54 | |
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Google announces Home Hub – its Echo Show and Facebook Portal competitor
Google announced at today’s hardware event it was creating a smart home display called Google Home Hub. This device marries its Google Home smart speaker with a tablet interface. "For life at home, we designed a smart display so you can hear and see the info you need, and manage your connected home from a single screen. дальше »
2018-10-9 18:35 | |
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EU securities watchdog plans on examining every single ICO individually — Good luck
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is taking a leaf out of the US’ playbook, and will examine every single initial coin offering (ICO) to decide appropriate regulation. ESMA Chairman, Steven Maijoor, said he is examining how ICOs fit into existing regulatory frameworks, Reuters reports. дальше »
2018-10-9 16:20 | |
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Wunderlist’s founders just raised $19M to build an online presentation tool
The founding team behind Wunderlist, the productivity app acquired by Microsoft in 2015, today announced they’ve raised $19 million to bring their next project to life: Pitch. com. The idea behind Pitch is attractive to anyone frustrated with the limits of existing presentation software. дальше »
2018-10-9 16:00 | |
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Microsoft’s Surface Headphones will arrive November 19 for $350
Microsoft’s Surface headphones were by far the biggest surprise to come out of the company’s big launch event last week, but the company didn’t tell us when they’d actually be available. Now we know: You can pre-order them on November 15, and they’ll be available just four days later, on November 19. дальше »
2018-10-9 23:57 | |
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Why Portal, Facebook’s video-chatting device, has a shot at success
Facebook today launched its first hardware products, the Portal and Portal+. A bit like the Amazon Echo Show, they sit somewhere in your home and allow you to talk to your friends and family through the near-universal Facebook Messenger service. дальше »
2018-10-8 18:58 | |
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Some smarty pants did the maths behind ‘Super Mario Party’ dice rolls
Is maths cool? It’s a question that has plagued philosophers for centuries. For every hip cat like Einstein, there are thousands of math teachers who ruin numbers for everyone. Luckily though, there are some stars out there, such as the person who worked out the maths behind the dice rolls in Nintendo‘s new Switch game, Super Mario Party. дальше »
2018-10-8 12:50 | |
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My colleague Googled my dad and it got weird
The other day, my colleague Googled my dad. I can’t remember why, so don’t ask, but he sent me a 20-year-old photo of my dad sitting in an office that can only be described as Dunder Mifflin-esque. дальше »
2018-10-6 17:03 | |
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The end of the world as we know it?
This week I went to get a sneak preview of the new exhibition which opens today at the Science Museum in London. The Sun: Living with our Star explores our love (and fear) relationship with this enormously powerful force that sustains all life on Earth, but could also destroy us all. дальше »
2018-10-6 16:49 | |
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Amazon’s multiplayer game leak reveals an expansive supernatural world
Amazon is currently running a closed beta for its upcoming game New World, but hasn’t publicly revealed much of what it looks like. Thankfully, one of the participants captured some two hours of footage and shared it on, ahem, PornHub. дальше »
2018-10-5 11:23 | |
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RHA’s TrueConnect headphones are set to challenge Apple’s AirPods
RHA is one of relatively few headphone makers that caters as much to mainstream audiences as to hardcore audiophiles. You could see that duality in action the past month. Just a few weeks after releasing the its flagship $899 earbuds aimed at the enthusiast community, the company is today announcing its first pair of ‘true wireless’ earbuds. дальше »
2018-10-5 05:42 | |
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Instagram nametags let you find users without remembering their names
Instagram today revealed it’s introducing nametags, a scannable calling card you can use to find and follow people you meet in the flesh on Instagram, without any of the hassle of searching. The nametag contains your handle, as well as a picture. дальше »
2018-10-5 00:38 | |
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Oppo’s Realme 2 Pro is a $198 looker with poor software
After launching two phones in India, Oppo’s youth-focused sub-brand Realme has launched its first phone for the international market, the Realme 2 Pro. This mid-ranger gets a minuscule ‘waterdrop’ notch on the front fascia, as well as some decent hardware for its $189 asking price. дальше »
2018-10-4 16:47 | |
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Secure new opportunities with a revamped portfolio through Format Pro — and now, it’s 65% off
With website builders all over the place, it’s easier than ever to assemble a working website. But if you’re looking to craft something a little more specialized, something like an ultra-slick new portfolio site to show off your work, you might need something a little more artisanal to do the trick. дальше »
2018-10-4 16:00 | |
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US rules cryptocurrencies are commodities in $6M fraud case
The US Federal Court has ruled that virtual currencies (like Bitcoin) are commodities – like coffee or oil. The judgement comes as part of a wider commodities fraud case, involving an (allegedly) illegitimate cryptocurrency called My Big Coin (MBC). дальше »
2018-10-4 13:04 | |
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LG’s new hybrid smartwatch features mechanical hands and a clumsy compromise
LG’s made several smartwatches based on Android Wear (now known as Wear OS) over the years, and its latest offering brings something different: a mechanical movement and analog watch hands paired with a smartwatch system and color display. дальше »
2018-10-4 09:31 | |
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This printer lets you make Harry Potter-style moving pictures
The world of Harry Potter was decidedly low-tech. According to J. K. Rowling’s canon, the air surrounding Hogwarts was so dense with magic, it prevented electricity from working*. Taking the place of computers and phones were spells, enchantments, and potions. дальше »
2018-10-3 17:05 | |
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