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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. дальше »
2019-7-2 12:43 | |
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We need to talk marketing ethics: What to consider as a content writer
When I started writing, it was really just a hobby. I thought – since I’m already always scribbling away and habitually putting to paper everything I learn, I might as well start sharing it with blogs and communities across the web, to teach and to be taught. дальше »
2019-6-30 17:00 | |
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Small islands might be the first to achieve a full-electric transport system
At a recent talk on the UK’s energy sector, the head of an electric utility company claimed that “the problem of decarbonizing our electricity sector is fixed”. Eyebrows were raised at this, but his point quickly became clear. дальше »
2019-6-30 15:34 | |
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Why Google Duplex might make my design job redundant
A year ago, Google blew the world away with Duplex, an AI assistant that can make phone calls for you. The demo went viral and raised a lot of ethical and philosophical questions. Last month, Google announced an update for Duplex: it can now use websites for you. дальше »
2019-6-29 17:00 | |
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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. дальше »
2019-6-29 16:09 | |
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Your next BMW electric might sound fabulous, thanks to Hans Zimmer
What if I told you your next BMW electric car could emulate The Dark Night’s fabulous theme music? Don’t think I’m joking, because famed composer Hans Zimmer has partnered with the auto giant. BMW made the announcement official at the company’s NextGen event in Munich. дальше »
2019-6-28 12:31 | |
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Firefox’s new tool fools advertisers into thinking you love hip gear
It might be annoying for you if an ad follows you everywhere on the internet after you search for a product. Well, the folks at Firefox have developed a new tool that opens 100 tabs in your browser to throw off advertisers. дальше »
2019-6-27 16:34 | |
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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. дальше »
2019-6-27 15:49 | |
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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. дальше »
2019-6-27 13:38 | |
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CHEAP: You’ve only got HOURS to get this eufy 11s robo-vacuum for $149
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Look, robotic vacuums are cool. That’s all there is to it. There’s little in the world I like as much as pressing a button and having a tiny little device do some cleaning for me. дальше »
2019-6-27 12:23 | |
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WhatsApp tests letting you share your Status to Facebook and other apps
Though WhatsApp is owned by Facebook, plenty of the app’s users are happy to ignore the fact the big blue parent network exists. Somewhat surprisingly, Facebook has been content to let WhatsApp do its own thing since its $19 billion purchase back in 2014. дальше »
2019-6-27 03:04 | |
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How to download and install macOS Catalina’s public beta right now
Apple released the public beta versions of its new operating systems iOS 13, iPadOS, WatchOS 6, macOS Catalina, and tvOS 13. These versions might have some bugs and niggles, but if you’re curious like me, you’ll want to install them and check out the new features for yourself. дальше »
2019-6-25 09:13 | |
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Microsoft’s mysterious dual-screen Surface will reportedly run Android apps
The rumor mill has long suggested Microsoft is working on a dual-screen Surface, but we’ve seen little in the way of specifics. Originally, rumors pointed towards a pocketable device named Andromeda, but more recently it seems Microsoft is focusing on a larger device codenamed Centaurus. дальше »
2019-6-24 18:52 | |
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Obsessing over first-page load time sabotages ecommerce businesses
A flawed approach to page speed measurement is sabotaging ecommerce sites. There, I said it. Now I know this might be an exaggeration, but it really is time for a change. A historical focus on network-based metrics — bytes downloaded per page or assets per page, for example — and an excessive emphasis placed on first-page load times have meant the rest of the customer journey on the web has suffered. дальше »
2019-6-24 17:00 | |
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Malaria won’t be solved by feeding mosquitos sugar, researchers conclude
The teasing temptation of a sugary treat can often get the better of us. But don’t worry, we’re not the only ones. The saccharine substance that our sweet tooth finds so hard to resist is also powerfully seductive to mosquitoes. дальше »
2019-6-22 10:36 | |
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Alternates to passwords: 11 ways to safeguard logins to websites or programs
We all have what feels like a million passwords to remember, and the constantly changing authentication process sometimes makes it difficult to know what your password is for any given site. In addition, many passwords are easily hackable, putting your personal information — or even worse, confidential details your customers entrusted you with — at risk. дальше »
2019-6-21 12:00 | |
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We ranked Google’s new search icons by how evil they look
In case you hadn’t noticed, Google got a facelift. Yep, the tech giant’s search page received some rather fancy new icons. Slap your peepers on this: While before there were just words, now there are words and images. дальше »
2019-6-20 17:54 | |
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Studying naked mole-rats could be the key to breakthroughs in treating pain and cancer
The naked mole-rat is perhaps one of the most bizarre beasts on the planet. At first glance, it looks like little more than a cocktail sausage with legs and teeth. But beneath its wrinkly pink skin, this creature’s strange and beautiful biology has me fascinated – so much so that I set up a whole research group devoted to studying them. дальше »
2019-6-20 10:42 | |
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Amazon is selling two new books supposedly authored by ‘Satoshi Nakamoto’
Everyone in the world of cryptocurrency knows the name Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin and author of its eponymous white paper. If you believe everything you see on the internet, it might seem as if Nakamoto is not yet done with their writing exploits. дальше »
2019-6-19 17:51 | |
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Google’s new extension will help you report dubious sites with a click
Google’s just rolled out a new Chrome extension called Suspicious Site Reporter, that’ll help you report sketchy sites with just the click of a button. The extension will help you to stay away from sites that might steal your data or financial information. дальше »
2019-6-19 14:45 | |
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Samsung is reportedly preparing to launch its Galaxy Note 10 in August
CNET reports that Samsung is gearing up to unveil its Galaxy Note 10 phone on August 7 at the Barclays Center in New York. That lines up with the Korean firm’s usual annual schedule for Galaxy Note launches – but it’s possible that the date might change, seeing as how August is still a while away. дальше »
2019-6-19 08:52 | |
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How to download new apps to your Fitbit watch
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. Fitbit‘s smartwatches, the Ionic and Versa, come with a number of apps pre-installed. дальше »
2019-6-19 03:01 | |
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Roli’s Lumi is an advanced light-up keyboard that makes learning piano easy
Anyone can learn to play the piano, but it takes dedication. People tend to give up not because it’s too difficult, but because they get bored practicing so much they don’t actually get to make any music. дальше »
2019-6-18 22:24 | |
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How 3D spintronics will take hard drive performance to the next level
Spintronics might not be the sort of word that comes up in everyday discussions, but it has been revolutionising computer technology for years. It’s the branch of physics that involves manipulating the spin of a flow of electrons, which first reached consumers in the late 1990s in the form of magnetic computer hard drives with several hundreds of times the storage capacity of their predecessors. дальше »
2019-6-18 15:37 | |
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Report: Why you shouldn’t always trust the ‘Amazon’s Choice badge
If you see the ‘Amazon’s Choice’ badge on a listing on the ecommerce site, you might assume that it’s a quality and trustworthy product. However, a report by Buzzfeed News suggests that it might not be as trustworthy as it seems. дальше »
2019-6-17 13:08 | |
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Apple just registered 7 laptop models we might see this fall
Apple has registered seven unreleased Mac models with the Eurasian Economic Commission today. These models, first spotted by MacRumors, are all described as “portable” computers, making it increasingly likely that each belongs to a new MacBook that could arrive in the next couple of months. дальше »
2019-6-14 01:51 | |
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Microsoft’s Project Scarlett might be the most backwards-compatible console ever
In the midst of the rest of the news from E3, Microsoft quietly revealed it’d no longer be adding older games to its Backwards Compatibility program, but that it would be striving to make those games already part of its library capable of running on its next-gen console, codenamed Project Scarlett. дальше »
2019-6-13 22:40 | |
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Google just revealed the Pixel 4’s design, including two rear cameras
In a surprise announcement, Google posted a tweet showing off the design of the upcoming Pixel 4. The tweet shows a square camera module on the back with two cameras, a depth sensor, and an LED flash. дальше »
2019-6-13 21:50 | |
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How to instantly close all the open Safari tabs on your iPhone (and iPad)
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 don’t know when it started, but I’m a tab fiend. My computer browser is overflowing with sites I keep open just in case, one day far into the future, I might need them. дальше »
2019-6-12 15:30 | |
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DJI’s RoboMaster S1 tank might be the funnest way to learn to code
Everyone knows DJI for its drones and gimbals, but its newest device is a little more grounded. The $499 RoboMaster S1 is a tank-like remote control rover packed a wealth of movement options, a dextrous gimbal, a variety of sensors, and a blaster that shoots gel beads. дальше »
2019-6-12 05:36 | |
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People with disabilities are finding empowerment from Instagram communities
When I search for s are disheartening. As a bipolar pregnant woman, I was terrified that my first psychiatrist was right when he told me I should never allow myself to get pregnant; he said I might kill my baby. дальше »
2019-6-12 17:42 | |
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Leak: Pixel 4 renders suggest Google is finally using multiple cameras
Fresh off of giving us our first good look at Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10, @OnLeaks is now showing off what the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL might look like. A series of renders created in partnership with Pricebaba show off the devices’ exteriors, based off of “early prototyping schematics. дальше »
2019-6-11 23:00 | |
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Bethesda wants you to test its game streaming tech with DOOM on iOS this year
At its E3 briefing yesterday, Bethesda Softworks, the publisher behind the popular Elder Scrolls and Fallout game franchises, announced that it’s also hopping on the game streaming bandwagon – but not in the way you might think. дальше »
2019-6-10 12:51 | |
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‘Autonomous last mile’ is coming and society needs to prepare
We humans have always been held back only by the limits of our imaginations. And this is a good thing. Yet historically, we have tended to eat the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge, spit out the seeds, and think little of what might grow where they land. дальше »
2019-6-8 17:00 | |
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India wants to make 40% cabs electric by 2026 to meet climate change goals
The Indian government is planning to order rideshare companies like Ola and Uber to convert 40 percent of their fleet to electric vehicles (EVs) by 2026, according to a report from Reuters. According to sources and documents obtained from meetings, the authorities will order the companies to adopt to electric vehicles gradually: 2. дальше »
2019-6-7 11:09 | |
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Hackers hid malware in a fake trading app to steal your cryptocurrency
Security researchers have uncovered a knock-off cryptocurrency trading website designed to steal the funds of unwitting victims. Cybercriminals have created a website that imitates the Cryptohopper cryptocurrency trading platform to distribute malware that could steal personal information, hijack your clipboard, and crypto-jack your system, Bleeping Computer reports. дальше »
2019-6-6 16:16 | |
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Robert Downey Jr. launches a coalition to clean up the earth using AI and robots
Robert Downey Jr. ’s Iron Man may have met his end in the Marvel cinematic universe, but the movie star wants to keep doing things that one might associate with his on-screen persona, genius billionaire Tony Stark. дальше »
2019-6-6 10:37 | |
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It sure looks like Apple is gearing up for more cryptocurrency apps
At this year’s Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) the company is set to announce the release of “CryptoKit;” a cryptography-oriented tool kit for Apple developers. While the iPhone-maker avoids mentioning the magical words ‘blockchain’ and ‘cryptocurrency,’ it sure sounds like the new tool might have something to do with it. дальше »
2019-6-5 14:56 | |
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Lady Bits #4: Jumpsuits, broflakes, and the #SexStrike
Welcome back to Lady Bits, our feminist newsletter that makes everyone mad <3 Let’s face it, the tech industry can be bro-y as hell. So, we’ve made this special game of Bingo for you to play at your workplace — if you have to deal with sexism, you might as well try to make it fun, right? We hope you, er, don’t win… but if you do, tweet us using #LadyBits and you win the burden of being a woman in tech and our attention! the bloody news According to The Atlantic, even breadwinning wives don’t get equality at home. дальше »
2019-6-3 10:55 | |
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You can now play Smash Bros Ultimate in VR… kinda
Nintendo revealed today it was adding Labo VR support for Smash Bros. Now don’t go getting all lathered up yet. It’s not as extensive as you think — though it’s still pretty nifty for those who want to join two of Nintendo‘s most interesting toys together. дальше »
2019-6-1 22:43 | |
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First impressions: The OnePlus 7 is a ‘flagship’ for people who can resist the Pro
A few weeks ago, OnePlus released its most extravagant phone yet, the OnePlus 7 Pro. Now, it’s time for its more vanilla variant, the OnePlus 7. While OnePlus blew us off with the new design and a stunning screen with the Pro version, this one’s just an iterative update to the OnePlus 6T, and you might think they’re the same phone when you first look at them. дальше »
2019-5-31 11:37 | |
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Dear Samsung, don’t kill the Note 10’s headphone jack and physical buttons
There’s a rumor making the rounds today that’s making me quite sad: Samsung might be killing the headphone jack on the Galaxy Note 10. Equally puzzling, the company might be killing physical buttons too. дальше »
2019-5-31 02:37 | |
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Congressional report: Bitcoin adoption ‘miniscule’ compared to traditional finance
Distributed ledger systems that underpin cryptocurrencies aren’t capable of processing the number of transactions required for mass adoption — but it doesn’t matter, they’re only really used for speculation. дальше »
2019-5-29 14:30 | |
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Asus’ new laptop has two 4K screens and top-notch specs
Computex, a yearly trade show on computers and technology, is underway in Taiwan and we might see some mind-boggling PC products. Asus was one of the firsts to take to stage today, and they announced a dual-screen laptop called ZenBook Pro Duo with two 4K screens, and that immediately caught my eye. дальше »
2019-5-28 10:14 | |
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Cryptopia needs $2M to keep a database alive – or users might never recover their tokens
Defunct cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia warned it will take “some months at least” to figure out how to return tokens owed to its users. Cryptopia administrators have also requested “urgent interim relief,” which they say is critical to maintain a single SQL database that stores all of its users’ individual account holdings and contact details. дальше »
2019-5-27 17:29 | |
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PSA: Stay away from this ‘Bitcoin Collector’ app – it’s malware
Have you come across a new “Bitcoin Collector” program promising up to $45 worth of free cryptocurrency each day? It might sound enticing, but best to stay away: the app is a virus designed to infect your system with ransomware or password-stealing malware. дальше »
2019-5-27 13:30 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Microsoft helped Louis Vuitton put overpriced rags on the blockchain
You know what time it is: we’re back for Moonday Mornings, Hard Fork’s wrap-up of the weekend’s top cryptocurrency and blockchain stories. Here are some of the hottest stories you might’ve missed over the weekend. дальше »
2019-5-27 11:27 | |
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