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Ubisoft reveals its list of games for Uplay+ and I have questions
Ubisoft today released the list of games that’ll be included in its Uplay+ paid streaming service — and it comes with a very important footnote that makes me question its value. The game list is admittedly impressive — over 100 titles, including the entirety of the Assassin’s Creed, Prince of Persia, and Far Cry series (or at least the games Ubisoft has been responsible for), as well as the various Tom Clancy properties. äàëüøå »
2019-7-17 03:55 | |
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To prepare today’s workforce for AI, they must understand it’s not a threat
For countless businesses across all industries and around the world, AI is dominating mindshare to impossible-to-ignore levels. It’s all entrepreneurs and business leaders can talk about: What does a future with AI look like? What are the gains that AI can make for my company? What are the losses? What’s the human impact – in jobs, in communication, in ways of working and interacting? And understandably that has caused a lot of concern, even distress, among many people, leaders, and workers alike. äàëüøå »
2019-7-16 14:00 | |
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Would your mobile phone be powerful enough to get you to the moon?
Many people who are old enough to have experienced the first moon landing will vividly remember what it was like watching Neil Armstrong utter his famous quote: “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind. äàëüøå »
2019-7-16 13:54 | |
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Zoom’s scary webcam flaw also affects RingCentral and Zhumu
Last week, video conferencing app Zoom had to make a major change to its service to fix a frightening webcam vulnerability. But new evidence disclosed by security researcher Karan Lyons shows that other conferencing apps like RingCentral and Zhumu are susceptible to the same issue. äàëüøå »
2019-7-16 09:22 | |
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TaoTronics’ $90 headphones are good at noise cancellation, but not much else
I’m a huge fan of active noise-canceling (ANC) headphones – between long commutes and my boisterous co-working space, they’re a great way to drown out the cacophony around me. Naturally, I was only too happy to try the latest pair of cans from TaoTronics, the SoundSurge 46, which work wirelessly and are fairly affordable at $90. äàëüøå »
2019-7-15 17:00 | |
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Here’s how to delete or deactivate your Snapchat account
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. Tired of Facebook too? We’ve got a guide for that. Oh, and Instagram? Yep, here’s how to delete that too. äàëüøå »
2019-7-15 13:37 | |
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CRISPR is less like molecular scissors and more like molecular malware
Last week I read an article about CRISPR, the latest tool scientists are using to edit DNA. It was a great piece – well researched, beautifully written, factually accurate. It covered some of the amazing projects scientist are working on using CRISPR, like bringing animals back from extinction and curing diseases. äàëüøå »
2019-7-14 15:15 | |
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Here’s how algorithms can protect us against deepfakes
Deepfake videos are hard for untrained eyes to detect because they can be quite realistic. Whether used as personal weapons of revenge, to manipulate financial markets or to destabilize international relations, videos depicting people doing and saying things they never did or said are a fundamental threat to the longstanding idea that “seeing is believing. äàëüøå »
2019-7-13 15:12 | |
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How to get surround sound on any headphones with Windows 10 and Xbox One
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. Buying a set of surround sound speakers can be an expensive endeavor, generally requiring an A/V receiver and at least for speakers (but probably more). äàëüøå »
2019-7-13 01:03 | |
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Review: The Renogy Phoenix 100 is a portable power station you can take on a plane
Batteries. Odds are good you’ve got one in your handbag or rucksack. When your phone is low on juice, they’re extremely handy to have. But what if you’re travelling far, and you need to keep your larger electronics charged, like your laptop? For that, you need a portable power station, like the Renogy Phoenix 100. äàëüøå »
2019-7-12 21:39 | |
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6 foolproof content creation tips to boost your marketing strategy
Buzzwords like ‘content marketing’, ‘content creation strategy’, and ‘content is king’ mean a lot more to businesses today than they did a few years ago. In the modern, fast-paced, and highly competitive corporate stratosphere, content marketing has become more than just a technique to gain a competitive edge – it’s become a necessity. äàëüøå »
2019-7-12 14:00 | |
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Why social media is key to keeping employees engaged at work
When it comes to social media and the workplace, platforms like Facebook and Twitter are typically viewed as distractions, rather than assets. However, when used properly, social media can become an invaluable tool for keeping employees more engaged, happy and connected at work. äàëüøå »
2019-7-11 22:21 | |
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Nike’s new digital shoe-sizing feature helps you find the right fit
Nike’s strong digital presence and tech advancements, like their smart shoe released last year, proves that they’re at the forefront of tech. As Michael Martin, Global Head of Digital Products said on the TNW Conference main stage last month, “Nike is now a technology company — full stop. äàëüøå »
2019-7-11 16:52 | |
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Opera browser adds BTC and TRON support for crypto wallet
Along the ongoing crypto drive, leading businesses have begun fusing crypto-related services to harness an edge in the marketplace – a clear indication of mainstream adoption. While some have aims to disrupt and dominate cross-border payments, businesses like Opera and other Chromium-based web browsers are leading their niche markets in terms of enabling a crypto-friendly environment. äàëüøå »
2019-7-11 13:30 | |
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Google Translate’s camera feature now detects and translates a whopping 88 languages
As someone who’s writing this from a foreign country, I know it’s often insanely hard for foreigners to navigate a town when every sign is written in a different language. At times like this, Google Translate app’s instant camera translate feature becomes really handy. äàëüøå »
2019-7-11 12:54 | |
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Hey look, AI ruined Garfield
AI can do a lot of things — it fuels our voice assistants, understands pizza, and might even steal our jobs! And you know what else it can do? Ruin my childhood, and possibly my subconscious. This was the realization I came to this morning when this was shared in our team Slack channel: At first glance, it seems like just the text is scrambled. äàëüøå »
2019-7-11 12:08 | |
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Google’s taking another crack at building a social network
After shutting down failed Google+ in April, the big G is giving this social network thing another go. It’s currently trialing Shoelace, a hyperlocal network for people who want to find others to join them in activities like sports and attending shows. äàëüøå »
2019-7-11 08:13 | |
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TNW’s mid-2019 guide to virtual reality hardware
Virtual reality is a booming technology. Like artificial intelligence and blockchain, it’s on a meteoric rise and every big tech company on the planet wants in. But there’s more to VR than market value and technical specifications. äàëüøå »
2019-7-10 01:28 | |
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‘Bitcoin is digital gold’ meme becomes real as BTC and gold markets align
Bitcoin is often called “digital gold,” pitched as an alternative to the real thing. In 2019, the meme is actually real, as the two assets have performed almost identically over the past 30 days. äàëüøå »
2019-7-9 16:27 | |
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This AI-powered tool helps you write effective and inclusive job ads
HR departments everywhere, here’s a little secret: Women don’t respond well to job ads requesting “superstars” or “ninjas. ” This is what hiring platform Unitive discovered in 2015 (Unitive is currently part of HR-software company TalVista) when researching how to take the gender bias out of the employee recruitment process — including writing job descriptions, evaluating applications, and interviewing applicants. äàëüøå »
2019-7-9 16:13 | |
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Zoom security flaw could let websites turn on your Mac’s webcam without permission
A serious zero-day vulnerability has been disclosed in Zoom video conferencing app on the Mac. Security researcher Jonathan Leitschuh, in a Medium post, detailed the flaw that could let websites hijack your Mac‘s camera and “forcibly” join you to a Zoom call without your permission. äàëüøå »
2019-7-9 10:13 | |
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This clever Chrome extension camouflages Netflix in a conference call
We don’t advise watching Netflix while you’re at work, but if that’s how you want to play it, there’s a new tool that’ll help make it a whole lot easier. It’s a browser extension called Netflix Hangouts, and it simply plays your Netflix stream in a smaller window in an interface that makes it look like you’re on a video conference call with other people. äàëüøå »
2019-7-9 10:05 | |
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Spotify now has a Lite app for Android users in 36 countries
Spotify has just launched a Lite version of its Android app that’s designed to work well on low-end devices and spotty connections. The app comes in at under 10MB, and is set to stream tunes at ‘Basic’ quality by default, which the company says should work out to roughly 0. äàëüøå »
2019-7-9 09:05 | |
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Erika Lust: #MeToo left sex workers behind
For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. There’s no questioning that sex workers face judgement and stigma, as well as blatant, systematic discrimination. äàëüøå »
2019-7-8 16:59 | |
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CHEAP: Live your ‘Hunger Games’ fantasies with a kickass Nerf Bow for only $24
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Summer’s here. That means a few things: sunshine, chilling in the park, cold brews, and hanging out with your friends. äàëüøå »
2019-7-6 15:00 | |
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Social media shaming and forgiveness: why nobody’s beyond the pale
She was a high-flying international human right’s lawyer who worked with refugees. Then she was found dead on a beach in East Sussex. What happened in-between is a story of crime and punishment, and a question of how justice works in the social media era. äàëüøå »
2019-7-5 17:33 | |
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How to make your images straighter and more symmetrical with Photoshop
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. Symmetry is crucial to my photography. Little imperfections in form drive me nuts, which is why I spend unreasonable amounts of time trying to find the best angle to take a shot. äàëüøå »
2019-7-4 17:37 | |
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Rumor: Apple to phase out the loathed butterfly MacBook keyboard this year
For a company that defines itself by design, the ill-fated “butterfly keyboard” has been nothing shy of disastrous. Since Apple introduced it in 2016 through the refreshed MacBook Pro, irate users have complained of near non-existent key travel, noise, and faulty key switches which can only be repaired through major surgery. äàëüøå »
2019-7-4 15:26 | |
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India’s largest 4G network teams up with Facebook on a digital literacy program
India‘s second biggest network provider, Reliance Jio, has teamed up with Facebook to launch a digital literacy program for people coming online for the first time. Jio, which has over 300 million subscribers in the country, will launch this program in 200 locations across 13 states. äàëüøå »
2019-7-4 09:42 | |
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How to reset Chrome to its default settings
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. Maybe you’ve used Chrome for years, so long that you’ve forgotten what a “clean” install looks like. äàëüøå »
2019-7-4 03:58 | |
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Review: Adventure Academy is the perfect after school companion for eager learners
Age of Learning recently launched an MMO-style educational game for ages 8-13 called Adventure Academy. It’s reminiscent of online questing games like World of Warcraft, only it’s entirely kid-safe. äàëüøå »
2019-7-4 23:43 | |
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Ethereum still loved by dapp developers, but trails behind in active users
Ethereum might feature more decentralized apps (dapps) than any other blockchain, but its rivals are enjoying significantly higher usage. In fact, TRON dapps attracted more active users than any other network over the past three months, reports Dapp. äàëüøå »
2019-7-3 18:23 | |
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Girlboss launches its first-ever social network, a ‘LinkedIn’ for women
Not only is LinkedIn painfully boring, but it often feels like a sausage party filled with senior level white men. And research backs this up: in 2017, a study by LinkedIn revealed how sexist norms infiltrate the way men and women present themselves on LinkedIn. äàëüøå »
2019-7-3 14:19 | |
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iOS 13’s new FaceTime feature automagically fakes eye contact for you
Apple‘s latest software for iPhones, iOS 13, is packed with some nifty features like smart battery charging, Sign in with Apple, and better location tracking control. While the company has rolled out the public beta, it’s not done trying out new features. äàëüøå »
2019-7-3 12:49 | |
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3 easy ways to remove backgrounds from images
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. You might have noticed that we have some pretty bad ass header images on our articles at TNW. äàëüøå »
2019-7-2 16:50 | |
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A blockchain payment system can empower refugees – if they participate in its design
In Lebanon, around 350,000 Syrian refugees don’t have access to enough safe and nutritious food. To stem the crisis, the World Food Programme (WFP) of the United Nations introduced an electronic voucher system to distribute food aid. äàëüøå »
2019-7-2 14:50 | |
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Here’s how to delete or deactivate your Instagram account
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. Tired of Facebook too? We’ve got a guide for that. Social platforms like Instagram walk a fine line between being handy and consuming your whole life. äàëüøå »
2019-7-2 12:43 | |
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CHEAP: A Sony PlayStation DualShock 4 controller for only $40? Sign me the hell up
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Even though it’s less common than it was, one of my favorite aspects of gaming is local multiplayer. Yeah, you can still have a great time playing online, but there’s nothing quite like handing your friends a solid beating, and then chatting shit right to their face. äàëüøå »
2019-6-30 15:00 | |
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How to install and use Alexa on Windows 10
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’ve ever tried to use Microsoft’s built-in virtual assistant for Windows 10, Cortana, thinking it would function like Amazon’s Alexa, you were probably disappointed. äàëüøå »
2019-6-29 02:26 | |
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How to find LGBTQ-friendly games on Steam
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. Pride Month is almost over, but that’s no reason to stick to non-rainbow-infused games for the next eleven months. äàëüøå »
2019-6-29 23:20 | |
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Goldman Sachs might launch its own ‘cryptocurrency’ – just like JP Morgan
American banking giant Goldman Sachs might be following in the footsteps of its competitor JP Morgan. The bank is considering launching its own cryptocurrency. In an interview with French financial newspaper Les Echos today, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said that they are doing extensive research on the concept of “tokenization. äàëüøå »
2019-6-29 16:09 | |
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How to simplify your shopping routine with these handy apps
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. I hate shopping. I hate the aisles. I hate the noise and the random tannoy announcements. äàëüøå »
2019-6-29 15:43 | |
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Here’s why your Slack messages are double-posting. Here’s why your Slack messages are double-posting.
Users of Slack, the hugely popular messaging platform, are reporting a weird glitch that’s resulting in messages being duplicated multiple times, or simply refusing to send. To give you a sense of what that looks like, check out this screenshot from TNW’s own internal Slack team. äàëüøå »
2019-6-28 15:17 | |
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Deepnudes developer shuts it down, but the damage is done
There’s no positive use case for developing an app with the sole purpose of using AI to predict what a clothed woman, in an image, would look like nude – full stop. Developing such an app, as did the person(s) responsible for Deepnudes, is an act of hate and an attack on women. äàëüøå »
2019-6-28 02:09 | |
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Neuroscientists scanned radicals’ brains to determine what makes them turn violent
The young man sitting in the waiting room of our neuroimaging facility wearing skinny jeans and trainers looked like a typical Spanish 20-year-old of Moroccan origin. Yassine* was bouncy, chatting up the research assistants, and generally in good spirits. äàëüøå »
2019-6-27 18:53 | |
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Why Mormonism is the best religion for cyborgs
It feels like we’re finally getting to the magical stage where technology is catching up with our imagination — which of course only means one thing: cyborgs! This might still sound futuristic, but they’re actually already walking among us, and many more of us could become cyborgs in the coming years, if plans by people like Elon Musk pan out. äàëüøå »
2019-6-27 15:49 | |
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Dublin crime ring recruited 14-year-olds to hide drugs bought with Bitcoin
A drug-smuggling kingpin has been using west Dublin teenagers as young as 14 to store large amounts of narcotics bought with cryptocurrency via the dark web, reports Irish local media The Journal citing sources familiar with the matter. äàëüøå »
2019-6-27 14:33 | |
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Here’s why India wants to build its own WhatsApp and Gmail
The Indian government is reportedly planning to build its own WhatsApp-like chat platform to facilitate secure communications for government agencies, according to news outlet Economic Times. The move is meant to reduce the country’s reliance on US technology companies, and ensure that all communication and data transmitted over the service will be stored locally in the country. äàëüøå »
2019-6-27 14:22 | |
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RevoNext’s outstanding $30 earphones make the wired/wireless switch a breeze
I hadn’t heard of RevoNext until the company got in touch with me, and I imagine I’m not the only one. The Swedish brand has only been around since 2015, and specializes in in-ear monitor-style earphones. äàëüøå »
2019-6-27 13:38 | |
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