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How to make Twitter’s new design suck less
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. It’s been less than a month since Twitter refreshed its design, promising to make the platform faster, more intuitive, and easier to personalize. дальше »
2019-8-2 16:03 | |
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Facebook removes campaign with ties to Saudi Arabian government
Facebook has removed hundreds of fake accounts and pages associated with individuals connected to the Saudi Arabian government as part of its ongoing fight to curtail coordinated inauthentic behavior on the platform. дальше »
2019-8-2 11:43 | |
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SpankChain launches SpankPay so users can pay for porn with Bitcoin
Adult content platform SpankChain has launched SpankPay, a cryptocurrency payments platform. As a result, customers will now be able to pay using several cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. дальше »
2019-8-1 17:07 | |
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Google’s Titan Security Keys are now available to G Suite users
Google has just announced several updates to its enterprise cloud platform with an aim to improve users, data, and app security. The new enhancements were unveiled at Google Cloud Next ’19 conference in Tokyo this week. дальше »
2019-8-1 10:31 | |
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Twitch bans, then unbans streamer after accusing him of fraud
A Twitch streamer named Craig “NBDxWilliams” Williams was recently banned from the streaming platform and then reinstated today. His struggles with the platform, and Twitch staff’s confusion over Williams’ streaming setup, shine a light on how Twitch flags potential problems — and how anyone who’s not streaming strictly games or podcasts might run into similar problems on the site. дальше »
2019-7-31 03:17 | |
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ARK.io Adopted by nOS to Power its Virtual Operating System
In a bid to deliver a truly decentralized and highly secure platform for its users, nOS has adopted the ARK blockchain network. The nOS virtual operating system provides web apps with a highly functional solution to implement innovative business models as well as a decentralized app store. дальше »
2019-7-30 12:28 | |
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Crypto protection platform Sentinel Protocol partners with CyberSSS
Crypto protection platform Sentinel Protocol partners with CyberSSS » CryptoNinjas Sentinel Protocol, a crowdsourced threat intelligence platform built on blockchain technology, has announced a new reseller agreement with CyberSSS, a provider of vulnerability management, web application scanning, and mobile application testing. дальше »
2019-7-29 16:13 | |
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WhatsApp could become more like iMessage with multi-platform support
WhatsApp is the world’s most popular messaging service, with over 1. 5 billion monthly users, but it’s always had one annoying limitation: you need your cellphone to use it. Sure, you could sign onto the Web or desktop app and access most of the service’s features, but it requires your phone be on and connected to the internet at all times, and it only works on one device at a time. дальше »
2019-7-27 22:32 | |
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SIMBA Chain Unveils Smart Contract Services On Microsoft Azure
SIMBA Chain has announced the release of a cloud-based platform which could remove the hardest barriers for dApp developers. The Smart-Contract-As-A-Service (SCaaS) solution will reduce development time for decentralized applications by automating the process of creating a smart contract, enabling developers to rapidly prototype and deploy enterprise-level dApps on Android, iOS and the Web. дальше »
2019-7-26 19:44 | |
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WhatsApp is reportedly building a desktop version that works without your phone
In 2015, WhatsApp released a web version that mirrored the conversation from the mobile app. To use it, though, you still needed to have your phone connected to the internet. But that might soon change. дальше »
2019-7-26 14:38 | |
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Ethereum lagged in active dapp users in Q2, but its price doubled – here’s what happened
If you’ve been interested in cryptocurrency and blockchain for anything more than a week, you’ll almost certainly know about Vitalik Buterin’s Ethereum platform. But if you don’t here’s a quick recap on what Ethereum is. дальше »
2019-7-26 09:56 | |
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Hate Twitter’s new design? Here’s how to get the old look back
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’ve probably heard about it: Twitter redesigned its platform to make it snappier and give you more color themes. дальше »
2019-7-25 18:11 | |
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Zuckerberg’s word use suggests Facebook is selling ‘experiences’ and not ‘ads’
Facebook’s been through a tumultuous period, to put it mildly. From the disruption of global democracy due to the misuse of personal data, to unfavored algorithmic changes resulting in especially gen z fleeing the platform for alternatives like Snapchat and TikTok. дальше »
2019-7-25 17:01 | |
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TRON’s Justin Sun confirms he’s a ‘big-mouthed over-marketer’ in Warren Buffett lunch apology
Justin Sun, the founder of cryptocurrency platform TRON, has issued a public apology after postponing a highly publicized charity lunch with billionaire Warren Buffett. And it seems Sun is finally becoming aware of his “over-marketed hype. дальше »
2019-7-25 13:22 | |
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‘YouTubers’ author Chris Stokel-Walker on how to fix the world’s biggest video platform
Over the past couple of years, YouTube’s been in hot water over a myriad of issues that would give any CEO sleepless nights. The list of offenses includes failing to police problematic videos appearing on its platform, toxic comments that have pushed it to disable the feature for some content, and troubling recommendations delivered to unwitting users, including children. дальше »
2019-7-23 18:21 | |
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Everything Google revealed about Stadia during the Reddit AMA
Stadia, Google’s attempt to enter the gaming industry via the cloud, has been teased several times through the last few months. Yesterday, we learned more about the platform via a Reddit AMA — and while it’s not all good news, it’s not all bad either. дальше »
2019-7-20 22:53 | |
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US watchdog preps BitMEX probe over alleged illegal cryptocurrency trade
Cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX is being investigated by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). According to Bloomberg, which cites people familiar with the matter, the CFTC is looking into whether BitMEX broke the rules by allowing American customers to trade on the platform, which is not registered with the agency. дальше »
2019-7-19 15:06 | |
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TikTok is testing a WhatsApp shortcut to let you share videos with your best friends
It appears social media sensation TikTok is taking a leaf out of the books of Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube. The platform is currently testing a Discover tab to make it easier for users to, well, discover new engaging content. дальше »
2019-7-18 16:28 | |
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MyDashWallet was compromised for 2 MONTHS — users, move your cryptocurrency
MyDashWallet, a service that purports to be the fastest way of using DASH cryptocurrency, has revealed its platform was compromised for two whole months, and is now urging users to move their funds as soon as possible (if they’re still there). дальше »
2019-7-15 13:53 | |
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Newton launches beta of new crypto exchange Web app for all devices
CryptoNinjas - Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Asset SourceNewton Crypto, a Canadian FINTRAC-registered MSB crypto exchange launched in November 2018, has announced the launch of Newton Web, a new trading platform that will allow Canadian’s to buy, sell and transfer cryptocurrencies, all with the same automatic verification and instant funding previously only available on its iOS app. дальше »
2019-7-13 21:30 | |
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Teleshopping channels are selling smartphones with misleading, high-pressure tactics
There’s something wrong on Freeview channel 21. That’s the conclusion I landed upon after watching two hours of Ideal World, a free-to-air UK teleshopping station, where they shamelessly pitched an unambiguously low-end smartphone using sales tactics I regard as misleading and high-pressure. дальше »
2019-7-9 16:19 | |
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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. дальше »
2019-7-9 16:13 | |
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Instagram will now ask you to think twice before posting profanities
Instagram today released two new features with a view to curb bullying on the platform: a warning when you try to post an abusive comment, and a ‘Restrict’ function to limit another person’s interaction with you. дальше »
2019-7-9 08:16 | |
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Blockchain network Elrond to cooperate with distributed computing platform Holo
Elrond, a sharding-based public blockchain network, today announced a cooperation agreement with Holo, a scalable, agent-centric distributed computing platform utilizing Holochain to run distributed apps with data integrity. дальше »
2019-7-9 20:54 | |
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Review: Super Mario Maker 2 is an infinite source of joy
Four years ago, Nintendo did something brave and uncharacteristic: it let players create their own Mario levels, with Super Mario Maker for the Wii U. Super Mario Maker was arguably one of the most interesting titles to come out on the Wii U, and I’m happy to report its sequel is an improvement in almost every sense. дальше »
2019-7-4 15:11 | |
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Ontology Partners with Opera to Grow the Blockchain DeFi Ecosystem
Ontology (ONT), a distributed ledger technology (DLT) project that claims to be focused on building a high-performance public blockchain and a distributed trust collaboration platform, has joined forces with Opera web browser, to facilitate the growth of decentralized finance (DeFi) and decentralized applications (dApps), according to a Medium blog post on July 2, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-3 17:00 | |
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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. дальше »
2019-7-3 14:19 | |
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Cryptocurrency exchanges including Coinbase suffer downtime as Cloudflare goes dark
Major web host Cloudflare has suffered a technical mishap that sent multiple cryptocurrency services – including Coinbase – into unexpected downtime. Cryptocurrency services known to have been affected include Bitfinex, Coinbase, Coinbase Pro, CoinMarketCap, and MyEtherWallet. дальше »
2019-7-2 18:17 | |
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Cryptocurrency exchanges including Coinbase suffer downtime as CloudFlare goes dark
Major web host CloudFlare has suffered a technical mishap that sent multiple cryptocurrency services – including Coinbase – into unexpected downtime. Cryptocurrency services known to have been affected include Bitfinex, Coinbase, Coinbase Pro, CoinMarketCap, and MyEtherWallet. дальше »
2019-7-2 18:17 | |
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eToro adds 5 Ethereum tokens to its cryptocurrency wallet – plans to add 115 more
eToroX, the specialized blockchain division of social trading platform eToro, has announced the launch of the first five of 120 ERC-20 tokens that will be added to its on-chain wallet. ERC-20 tokens are designed and used solely on the Ethereum platform and can be shared, exchanged for other tokens, or transferred to a cryptocurrency wallet. дальше »
2019-7-2 14:27 | |
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Bitcoin Cash Register Surpasses 10,000 Installs and BCH is Coming to Brave in Weekly Video Update
Bitcoin Cash Register has surpassed 10,000 installs on the Google Play Store, live streaming platform Twitch reinstates cryptocurrency payments and BCH is coming to the Brave web browser. Watch these and other developments discussed in this week’s video update on Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-7-2 08:13 | |
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Brave browser takes a lead over other browsers as it announces integration of seven cryptos
Brave browser, an open source and free web browser built on chromium announced the integration of seven new cryptocurrencies on its platform. Brave already supports its native token, Basic Attention Token [BAT], and is now working to integrate seven cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-6-30 19:29 | |
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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. дальше »
2019-6-29 23:20 | |
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Is Facebook really the corporate monster everyone wants it to be?
The ethics of Facebook, as a corporation, have come into question lately. Though criticisms of the platform have stretched back to its inception, the incident that inspired the most recent waves of ire seems to be the Cambridge Analytica data scandal of early 2018, in which it was revealed that a political consulting firm harvested data on millions of people without their knowledge or consent. дальше »
2019-6-29 19:48 | |
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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. дальше »
2019-6-28 15:17 | |
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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. дальше »
2019-6-27 14:22 | |
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YouTube is making it easier to remove recommendations you don’t like
YouTube is introducing three new ways to fine-tune your browsing experience on the platform. First, the Google-owned video service is rolling out topics and related videos on its homepage and under its “Up Next” tab. дальше »
2019-6-27 09:54 | |
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Former Mt. Gox Traders Sue Stellar’s Jed McCaleb for 80,000 Bitcoin Loss
Jed McCaleb, the current Chief Technological Officer (CTO) of blockchain project Stellar and the founder of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox is facing a lawsuit over his alleged mismanagement of the Tokyo-based trading platform, The Next Web reports, June 26, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-27 01:00 | |
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The notchless Meizu 16s is a rock-solid flagship for the budget conscious
It used to be that a mid-range phone would give you, well, a middling performance, but now? Devices like the $599 Meizu 16s show that you can have your cake and eat it. Take that, Marie Antoinette. дальше »
2019-6-27 17:55 | |
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In a first, Facebook will hand over hate speech data to France
Facebook has agreed to hand over identifying information on French users suspected of using hate speech on its platform, making it the first deal of its kind between the social media giant and a government. дальше »
2019-6-26 14:50 | |
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MySpace employees reportedly read your mid-2000s DMs
Long before Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram ruled the social media world, there was Myspace. One of the earliest social networks crossed the mark of 100 million users in 2006. However, a report published by Vice today suggests that its employees used a specific tool to spy on its users. дальше »
2019-6-25 14:28 | |
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Study: Google Play is riddled with thousands of data-stealing counterfeit apps
Google’s Android is facing a tough battle against malware apps, and there seems no end in sight. According to new research, Google’s Play Store is riddled with thousands of possible malware-ridden counterfeit apps and games. дальше »
2019-6-24 10:22 | |
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Alibaba is nudging users to be more ethical with its in-app minigames
Four years ago, in a move designed to explore the viability of new offline sales models, Alibaba ran a little experiment. Two of its financial service offerings, Alipay digital wallet and its onboard credit scoring platform Sesame Credit, cooperated in the launch of two unmanned supermarkets. дальше »
2019-6-23 10:00 | |
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Report: QuadrigaCX CEO used fake trades to misappropriate users’ cryptocurrency
The Canadian cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX appears to have been playing with fire long before it collapsed – and took $134 million with it – earlier this year. According to the latest report from administrators, EY, QuadrigaCX had been operating a fraudulent cryptocurrency exchange. дальше »
2019-6-20 11:32 | |
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IBM Upgrades Blockchain Network to Support Multi-Cloud
Technology giant, IBM has announced the launch of its distributed ledger technology (DLT) platform called Multicloud. The firm says its platform is designed to run on other cloud platforms including Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS), according to a report by Ledger Insights on June 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-19 17:02 | |
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YouTube will soon let you try out makeup with AR
If you’re obsessed with makeup tutorials on YouTube, we’ve good news for you. You can now try out makeup with your favorite YouTubers using augmented reality. The tool is called AR Beauty Try-On, will let you virtually try products on your face with AR while following along with guides on YouTube. дальше »
2019-6-19 09:41 | |
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GitHub acquires Pull Panda and makes its code review tools available for free
Exactly one year after buying GitHub for $7. 5 billion, Microsoft has now purchased Pull Panda to beef up the software development platform with more collaborative tools. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by the two companies. дальше »
2019-6-19 08:28 | |
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How YouTube became the app parents love to hate
Over the last several months, YouTube has reeled from a wave of criticism. It has been accused of radicalizing young voters, ignoring harassment of LGBT content creators, and most importantly not doing enough to address toxic videos on the platform. дальше »
2019-6-18 15:48 | |
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