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Microsoft may still have a streaming-only console on the drawing board
Microsoft’s new baby, the console codenamed Project Scarlett, is currently getting the lion’s share of attention. Despite not having a working model to show, Microsoft lavished the next-gen device with showtime during E3, including the world’s vaguest sizzle reel ever. äàëüøå »
2019-7-10 00:19 | |
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Pakistani politician mistakes GTA V plane footage for real life: ‘Miraculous save by the pilot’
As the world gears up to deal with the confusing future of deep fakes, Pakistani government officials are still struggling to tell apart real world footage from computer-generated imagery. A local politician was caught praising an aircraft pilot for using their “presence of mind” to narrowly avoid what could’ve been a disastrous collision with a truck. äàëüøå »
2019-7-9 16:41 | |
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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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Black Mirror’s ‘Striking Vipers’ episode is a surprisingly refreshing depiction of future sex
This article was originally published on SEXTECHGUIDE, an independent publication that looks at the intersection between sex and technology in a non-explicit, as close to a ‘safe for work’ way as possible – including app reviews, adult VR info, sextech devices, privacy, security issues, and much more. äàëüøå »
2019-7-9 18:27 | |
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Lady Bits #5: Facebook’s prude policies, ‘LinkedIn’ for LaDiEs, and #unwantedivanka
Welcome back to Lady Bits, our feminist newsletter that makes everyone mad <3 Sorry wea made this: Muahaha! Onto the news… the bloody news The repulsive app that generated nudes from photos of clothed women was shut down, but it still managed to do some damage. äàëüøå »
2019-7-8 10:55 | |
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Ubuntu maker’s GitHub account hacked — but the source code is safe
The GitHub account of Canonical Ltd. , the company behind the popular Ubuntu Linux distribution, was hacked over the weekend on July 6. While the hacker’s identity remains unknown, they managed to compromise the account’s credentials to create 11 new empty repositories. äàëüøå »
2019-7-8 10:40 | |
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What the hell is Apple’s butterfly keyboard?
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. Of all the controversies surrounding Apple in recent years, the Macbook’s keyboard saga has been one of the most troubling. äàëüøå »
2019-7-7 18:00 | |
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CHEAP: Save! Fast! With! $100 off! This Samsung! Portable 2TB SSD!
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! At some point in our lives, most of us have used large computer files. Whether it’s editing videos, managing photo libraries, or even just playing games, having to do something on a creaking, slow hard drive is an absolute pain. äàëüøå »
2019-7-7 15:00 | |
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10+ million Android users installed a fake Samsung update app
In recent months, we’ve seen quite a few reports of the Google Play Store hosting counterfeit apps that are designed to dupe users and earn money through ad farms. In the latest reveal, CSIS Security Group’s report suggests that a fake app – promising updates for Samsung phones – has been installed by over 10 million users. äàëüøå »
2019-7-5 10:46 | |
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Ethereum Tops Developer Activity; Critics Overlooking Important Factors
Of the top 50 decentralized applications by development activity, five are on Steem, one is on POA Network, and 44 are on Ethereum according to data from State of the Dapps. As reported by The Next Web, TRON is engaging with more users through their dApp-based games, but developers still see Ethereum as their best bet. äàëüøå »
2019-7-6 09:00 | |
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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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The Cowboy e-bike is so good I want to cycle with it off into the sunset
I’m going to get straight to the point: I’ve tested out a few electric bikes in my time, and while I love the VanMoof Electrified 2 series, the Cowboy might be the best. Uh, Cowboy? Yep, it’s a Belgian company that makes electric bikes. äàëüøå »
2019-7-3 18:14 | |
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Is Microsoft teasing a Netflix tie-in? Stranger Things have happened
Microsoft yesterday took to Twitter and Instagram to tease social media denizens with a cryptic Windows 1. 0 video. After you check your calendar to make sure it’s still 2019, check out the posts below: Introducing the all-new Windows 1. äàëüøå »
2019-7-3 23:45 | |
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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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Waterfall illusion: the science behind why still objects sometime appear to move
Humans are fascinated by visual illusions, which occur when there is a mismatch between the pattern of light that falls on the retina, and what we perceive. Before books, films, and the internet allowed illusions to be shared widely, people were captivated by illusions in nature. äàëüøå »
2019-6-29 15:00 | |
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Two-thirds of failed stablecoin projects were backed by gold
Stablecoins were once touted by some as a fix for cryptocurrency’s volatility. Thing is, it seems they’re not as stable as their name would suggest. Most of the stablecoin projects announced since 2017 are still yet to launch, and two-thirds of stablecoin projects that have failed were backed by gold. äàëüøå »
2019-6-27 17:33 | |
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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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Review: Oculus Quest is exactly what VR needs to hit the mainstream
Wanna feel old? It’s been seven years since Doom-creator John Carmack first unveiled his ski-goggles contraption that would eventually become the Oculus Rift. A lot has happened in the years that have since passed, including Oculus’ 2 billion dollar acquisition by Facebook. äàëüøå »
2019-6-27 17:35 | |
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Meth-smoking football coach who blew $2.1M on Bitcoin: ‘I’m still a believer’
Disgraced football coach Mark “Bomber” Thompson has admitted to abusing crystal meth and obsessively trading cryptocurrency for 12 hours a day in the lead-up to his arrest, reports the Sydney Morning Herald. äàëüøå »
2019-6-26 15:04 | |
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There are now over 5,000 cryptocurrency ATMs around the world
The number of cryptocurrency ATMs worldwide continues to grow. The 5,000 milestone appears to have been reached in the past few weeks. As of June 1, there were 4,858 cryptocurrency ATMs. According to data from CoinATMradar. äàëüøå »
2019-6-26 14:07 | |
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Here’s how digital forensics experts track down hackers
As society becomes increasingly data driven, the importance of ensuring this data’s security and fidelity grows exponentially. While prevention is still the best medicine though, tracking down those who have already entered your system is also vital. äàëüøå »
2019-6-23 14:00 | |
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If you don’t know Photoshop or Adobe CC, now’s the time. It’s only $31.
When it comes to generating video, audio, web pages, print materials, the entire gamut of digital and media marketing and content, Adobe’s Creative Cloud is still the 800-pound gorilla in the room. äàëüøå »
2019-6-23 14:00 | |
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Australia: Cryptocurrency unlikely for retail payments, Facebook or not
The world is still processing the specifics of Facebook‘s Libra digital currency, but even the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has realized it’s set to rub cryptocurrency purists the wrong way. äàëüøå »
2019-6-20 12:38 | |
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Spy thriller game Alpha Protocol mysteriously vanishes from Steam
In what is perhaps an appropriate maneuver for its subject matter, spy game Alpha Protocol has vanished from Steam with no fanfare to speak of. Unfortunately, the reason for its disappearance is not as exciting as this stealthy exit would imply — and there’s a slight chance we may see it again. äàëüøå »
2019-6-20 02:27 | |
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Kano’s next computer kit is a $300 Windows convertible laptop for kids
Kano is a company best known for its build-it-yourself Linux computers, which are primarily targeted at education users. But today, its direction changed somewhat with the announcement of a new Windows-based machine, which will go on sale later this year. äàëüøå »
2019-6-19 22:01 | |
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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. äàëüøå »
2019-6-19 08:52 | |
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This is how rich you’d be if you bought Apple stock instead of its products
People don’t usually regret their first bit of exciting hardware. On the contrary, the majority of folks have strong nostalgic feelings about their earliest computer, game console, audio player, or phone. äàëüøå »
2019-6-18 18:48 | |
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India is still hounding WhatsApp to make its messages traceable
The privacy vs. security battle is heating up in India. The Indian government has once again asked WhatsApp to “digitally fingerprint” every message sent on its platform without breaking its encryption, according to The Economic Times. äàëüøå »
2019-6-18 09:52 | |
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The unforeseen trouble AI is now causing
AI has come a long way in recent years — but as many who work with this technology can attest, it is still prone to surprising errors that wouldn’t be made by a human observer. While these errors can sometimes be the result of the required learning curve for artificial intelligence, it is becoming apparent that a far more serious problem is posing an increasing risk: adversarial data. äàëüøå »
2019-6-18 23:30 | |
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Facebook signs major partners for its cryptocurrency network and it still sounds terrible
Facebook has begun assembling a who’s who of big tech companies to back its soon to be unveiled cryptocurrency, GlobalCoin. The likes of Mastercard, Visa, Uber, and PayPal are all backing the social media giant’s upcoming digital coin due to be unveiled later this month, and officially rolled out next year, reports The Wall St Journal. äàëüøå »
2019-6-14 11:49 | |
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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. äàëüøå »
2019-6-11 23:00 | |
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CHEAP: Exceed all norms of decency with $100 off two Sonos Play:1 speakers
Sonos released its Play:1 speaker in 2013. In the fast-moving world of consumer technology, that’s an age. And yet, it’s still a really decent piece of kit. And now, you can get two of them for $298 on World Wide Stereo – that’s down $100 from the usual price of $398. äàëüøå »
2019-6-6 15:13 | |
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Apple now lets you share songs and movies with friends via AirPods
Apple revealed Audio Sharing at today’s WWDC event. Now, if you want to share a song or a video with a friend, you’ll be able to do so wirelessly by sending the audio to their AirPods. The company didn’t reveal exactly how this trade would happen: we didn’t see a demonstration, just a still image of two phones hovering next to each other. äàëüøå »
2019-6-3 21:09 | |
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Doom creator just released a massive addition to the original game
John Romero, the game developer virtuoso behind Hexen, Quake, Wolfenstein, and other games still being remade and sequelized to this day, just dropped a massive, free mod for one of his most famous and popular creations: Doom. äàëüøå »
2019-6-1 03:07 | |
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Motorola’s $500 Moto Z4 doesn’t give up on the mods
Motorola this week announced the Moto Z4, the latest in its family of phones compatible with attachable accessories. Quite frankly, I’m kind of amazed that Motorola is still making modular phones three years later, but I’m all for it. äàëüøå »
2019-6-1 01:09 | |
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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. äàëüøå »
2019-6-1 22:43 | |
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Microsoft brings back the legendary IntelliMouse Explorer, now with a proper gaming sensor
When Microsoft brought back the IntelliMouse Explorer – one of the most iconic mice ever made – I lamented the fact the company gave seemingly no consideration to the peripheral’s gaming performance. äàëüøå »
2019-5-29 22:39 | |
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IOTA wants to ditch its most centralized component, but the timeline is still murky
IOTA, a distributed ledger protocol for the Internet of Things, has released a new white paper detailing an upcoming software upgrade that promises to improve scalability and get rid of the network’s most centralized component – the Coordinator. äàëüøå »
2019-5-28 18:02 | |
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Apple updates iPod Touch with A10 fusion chip (and nothing else)
Apple today released a new iPod Touch with A10 fusion chip that supports group FaceTime chats and improved augmented reality capabilities. The rest of the device is unchanged, compared to the previous generation iPod Touch, but it’s still nice to see it receive updates. äàëüøå »
2019-5-28 16:21 | |
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Top cryptocurrencies outperform Bitcoin in latest price pump (except XRP)
Bitcoin‘s price has broken $8,700 to reach its highest value in over a year – but that’s nothing compared to the price growth enjoyed by popular alternative cryptocurrencies like Litecoin (LTC), Binance Coin (BNB), and Bitcoin Cash (BCH). äàëüøå »
2019-5-27 13:32 | |
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What the hell is a ‘cyber diplomat’?
I’m an avid consumer of any TV series or podcast that’s even remotely political. I love the drama, intrigue, maneuvering, and most of all, the power. But when it comes to the actual workings of the world of geopolitics, diplomacy, and backroom dealings (those are still a thing, right?), I’m kind of clueless. äàëüøå »
2019-5-24 14:11 | |
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Porn gaming site Nutaku has a hentai hot sauce — and you’d better believe I tried it
Sometimes it’s hard to describe what a weird day is for me anymore. Shouting encouragement to my first robot vacuum named after a Jetsons character? Routine. Scripting a back-and-forth dialogue between two voices in my head over the merits of a PC gaming store? Yawn. äàëüøå »
2019-5-24 03:38 | |
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Everything we know about the PlayStation 5 (so far)
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. While it’s kept a tight grasp on most details on its next-generation gaming console, Sony has unveiled a few details about the next PlayStation. äàëüøå »
2019-5-22 17:58 | |
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Microsoft’s Windows 10 May 2019 Update is now out, new ‘Light’ theme included
Keeping to its promise of semiannual updates, Microsoft today announced it’s made the next big version of Windows 10 available. The simply-named Windows 10 May 2019 update isn’t as packed with features as its predecessors, but there are still a few things to note. äàëüøå »
2019-5-22 04:11 | |
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The new Honor 20 series has great specs, but terrible luck
It’s a bit of a tough time for Huawei‘s budget sub brand Honor to release its latest flagship phone, but, the show must go on. And, to be quite honest, the Honor 20 series has some impressive looking specs for a mid-tier device, even if this is the worst possible timing. äàëüøå »
2019-5-21 19:10 | |
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Bitcoin ETFs still a mirage as SEC delays decision yet another time
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is still not keen on approving Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF). In a document published on May 20, the watchdog revealed it has delayed making a decision on an ETF proposal put forth by the VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust. äàëüøå »
2019-5-21 12:21 | |
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I’m walking Huawei: here are 4 great Android phones you can buy instead
Huawei‘s in a spot of bother. Google has suspended its business operations with the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, meaning Huawei no longer has access to Android and a raft of other Google services. äàëüøå »
2019-5-20 19:08 | |
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Emergency services still struggle with GDPR — but the regulation could be a benefit
GDPR is an incredible piece of legislation that protects our personal data from being abused by companies and organizations. It keeps data handlers in check and gives us a say in the process, but it’s effectiveness is only ensured because it applies to everyone that has our data — and that includes emergency services. äàëüøå »
2019-5-20 16:24 | |
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