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Having an ethical framework is the best way to mitigate risks in autonomous technology
Many technology professionals bristle at the word ethics as an intangible topic more likely to show up as a required training course than part of daily risk mitigation. But when called to defend how you are mitigating the brand and PR risk of a Tay Chatbot or 787 Max autopilot, you are likely to “find religion” in the form of ethics. дальше »
2019-6-9 12:13 | |
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Ripple executives discuss the need for XRP and on-demand liquidity in RippleNet
Ripple has been known to create waves when it comes to making money flow like information does – smoothly. They’ve achieved this through the use of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, XRP. дальше »
2019-6-9 21:32 | |
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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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The frontline of the abortion battle isn’t in Alabama, it’s online
As the legislative noose draws tighter around women’s necks, it’s centuries-old technology, or modern adaptation of it anyway, that could provide some much-needed breathing room. After Louisiana and Georgia recently joined the ranks of states passing so-called “heartbeat bills” — legislative bans and restrictions on safe abortion for women housing an embryo after approximately six weeks — TelAbortion could provide the answer, albeit an answer shrouded in dubious legality. дальше »
2019-6-7 04:12 | |
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AI model exposes Hollywood’s bias against actresses
While the technology world and the US political institution grapple with how to deal with incumbent gender discrimination, Hollywood’s seemingly gotten a pass on the matter. But a new study out of London indicates Tinsel Town may be just as bad as Silicon Valley and the US Senate. дальше »
2019-6-7 02:11 | |
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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. дальше »
2019-6-6 15:13 | |
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CHEAP: Hush your inner demons with Bose’s QC 35 II headphones for just $299
Not having a TNW office in India means I end up working from home or cafes. And more often than not, I use a pair of noise-cancelling headphones so I can drown out outside distractions. Have you had that problem, too? We’ve got the perfect solution for you. дальше »
2019-6-5 15:08 | |
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New technology reveals some birds have specific ‘migration buddies’
Though much is known about where and when birds travel, a lot less is known about the composition of flocks and how long they stay together. Do birds come together in flocks by chance? Do they actively choose flock members? It’s difficult to understand groups without being able to observe them directly. дальше »
2019-6-5 13:01 | |
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Why Alexa and Siri won’t function as robot helpers
“Alexa, are you ready to have a body?” Steady advances in artificial intelligence and natural language processing have made digital assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa increasingly capable of performing complicated voice commands under different circumstances. дальше »
2019-6-4 17:42 | |
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ARK Sows Seeds of Adoption with the “blockchain-in-a-box” ARK Deployer
Typically, whenever a new technology graces the market, it often enters the world rather misunderstood and is often adopted in its early phases by those with expert knowledge and skills. Much like when the world wide web came into being and the world was trying to wrap its head around the concept of an email, […] The post ARK Sows Seeds of Adoption with the “blockchain-in-a-box” ARK Deployer appeared first on NullTX. дальше »
2019-6-4 05:04 | |
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Quest Patient Data Exposed: Could the Blockchain Have Prevented It?
By CCN: A major data breach has rocked Quest Diagnostics, exposing the personal details of nearly 12 million patients in the process. The incident, which was reported in a public filing, occurred on May 14 after centralized third-party billing company American Medical Collection Agency (AMCA) informed the diagnostic testing company about “potential unauthorized activity” on a “web payment page. дальше »
2019-6-4 01:15 | |
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Big banks are launching a blockchain trade platform powered by ‘Bitcoin-like’ token
The banking industry is hell-bent on taking over the nascent blockchain and cryptocurrency market. A group of financial firms led by UBS Group AG is eyeing blockchain technology for settling cross-border trades worldwide with its own “Bitcoin-like” token. дальше »
2019-6-3 13:22 | |
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Google resolves cloud outage that took down YouTube, Snapchat, and Discord
Gmail, YouTube and other services that rely on Google’s backend technology were disrupted for more than four hours on Sunday by what the company blamed on “high levels of network congestion. ” Apple iCloud, Snapchat, Nest, Discord, Vimeo, and a number of third-party applications that host their services on Google were affected as a result. дальше »
2019-6-3 10:13 | |
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Two more universities get into blockchain education with specialized online courses
This week sees two more universities get into the blockchain game by offering courses in cryptocurrency, fintech, and distributed ledger technology. Earlier this week, Ireland‘s Minister for Business, Enterprise, and Innovation Heather Humphreys launched the country’s first Master’s in blockchain technology. дальше »
2019-5-31 13:08 | |
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ABN AMRO is helping BUX blockchainify its new stock trading app
A division of the major Dutch bank ABN AMRO and a mobile trading app are collaborating to offer stock investments using the blockchain. The bank‘s securities investment arm ABN AMRO Clearing Bank and BUX announced today that they have signed a partnership contract to use the bank‘s blockchain-based technology in its latest app, called STOCKS. дальше »
2019-5-29 16:01 | |
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Apple is expected to kill 3D Touch from its 2019 iPhone lineup
Do you use 3D Touch on your iPhone? If not, don’t worry. Apple is getting rid of it for a cheaper alternative. MacRumors reports that a team of Barclays analysts claims they have ‘confirmed’ that 3D Touch will be eliminated from all iPhone models coming out in 2019. дальше »
2019-5-28 11:25 | |
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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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This tiny flashing kit can break your bad online security habits
The number of cyber attacks is estimated to have risen by 67% over the last five years, with the majority of these data breaches being traced back to human error. The potential risks of such attacks are vast and can have a serious impact on both organizations and individuals. дальше »
2019-5-24 18:53 | |
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Minimize Potential Cyber Hack Damage With These 11 Good Data Habits
Cybercriminals and hackers are more aggressive than ever these days. With advanced technology, breaches are increasingly common, which puts companies and their customers at risk of fraud and identity theft. дальше »
2019-5-24 12:00 | |
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GitHub rolls out Patreon-esque feature to let you tip open source developers
GitHub, one of the largest respositories for hosting open source software, has added the ability to financially support developers through recurring monthly payments. The feature is called GitHub Sponsors, and works similar to funding platforms like Patreon. дальше »
2019-5-24 11:40 | |
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Review: Brilliant’s smart home controllers are the antidote for smart-speaker hell
My home is inundated with smart speakers. I’ve got Echo Dots aplenty, Google Minis to spare, and enough third-party voice-assistant devices to reproduce Plugged’s Bluetooth speaker symphony. And that’s not even getting into all the other “smart” gear I have. дальше »
2019-5-24 03:01 | |
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Thailand’s oldest bank hints at new blockchain app powered by Ripple
Thailand‘s oldest bank, Siam Commerical Bank (SCM), has hinted it will be experimenting with blockchain technology powered by Ripple. Earlier this week, rumors of its blockchain pilot surfaced online after eagle-eyed users took to Twitter to share images of what appears to be a Ripple-based app for cross-border transactions. дальше »
2019-5-23 16:43 | |
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How our interactions with voice assistants normalize sexual harassment
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. This story explores how the four industry-leading female voice assistants are programmed to respond to verbal sexual harassment and what impact this has on reaching gender equality. дальше »
2019-5-23 15:13 | |
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This female-led company is using blockchain to promote sustainability
At TNW Conference, we explored the future of tech, including blockchain and cryptocurrency. While the latter tends to have its literal ups and downs, blockchain technology seems quite useful when incorporated appropriately. дальше »
2019-5-23 15:01 | |
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Everything that happened on Huawei’s Wednesday from hell
Huawei is having a horrible week, and it’s only Wednesday. Last Thursday, the Trump Administration placed the Chinese technology conglomerate on an Entity List, preventing US companies from doing business with it. дальше »
2019-5-22 18:17 | |
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Exploring the dark underbelly of smart home technology
This past holiday season, AI-powered devices like the Amazon Echo and Google Home were among the hottest gifts across any product category – a trend that speaks to the rising popularity and acceptance of smart home technology in the U. дальше »
2019-5-22 17:52 | |
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Technology and parenting: addressing the friction
Raising children has always been tough work. Whether in ancient Greece or modern America, there have always been distinct cultural challenges that come with parenting. Each generation of parents must deal with a new set of issues. дальше »
2019-5-22 17:49 | |
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How the messaging app ‘bthere’ became a sexual assault prevention tool
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. This story explores how the app bthere wants to combat and prevent sexual assault on college campuses using group messages and geolocation tracking. дальше »
2019-5-21 17:52 | |
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Get ready for the great Huawei-Android war of independence
Last night, Reuters broke the news that Google, in response to a government order, was cutting ties with Chinese technology conglomerate Huawei. While the order is live, future devices from the company won’t have access to Google’s proprietary software – like Maps, the Google Play Store, and more. дальше »
2019-5-20 12:51 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Banks pour $50M into blockchain, Bitcoin gets on CBS’ 60 Minutes
Another weekend, another batch of stories you might’ve missed. Or as we like to put it: welcome back to another edition of Moonday Mornings, Hard Fork’s wrap-up of the weekend’s top cryptocurrency and blockchain stories. дальше »
2019-5-20 12:07 | |
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Basic Attention Token [BAT] and DAI will be supported on new HTC smartphone Exodus 1
HTC, the Taiwan-based smartphone maker, has announced that its latest smartphone Exodus 1 comes with the latest blockchain technology. With the phone’s help, users can swap 60+ ERC 20 tokens, including Kyber Network (KNW), Basic Attention Token [BAT] and the stablecoin DAI, on their phones directly. дальше »
2019-5-17 19:30 | |
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South African voters fear mobile political campaigns will steal their personal info
Mobile technology will arguably go down in history as the most successful innovation of our lifetime. Mobile devices, especially phones, are ubiquitous in large parts of the world. On the African continent, the rates of mobile phone ownership and access are rising exponentially. дальше »
2019-5-17 15:35 | |
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Accessibility needs to be at the forefront of tech — here’s why
In March 2019 IKEA was praised for partnering with nonprofits to develop accessories that make its products more accessible for people with impairments. It’s a novel step forward but I can’t shake the feeling we need to reframe the conversation on accessibility in technology entirely. дальше »
2019-5-16 19:00 | |
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The most compelling tech tools to assist the visually impaired
In our ongoing series, High Contrast, we’re looking at how assistive technology can help people with disabilities overcome challenges in their lives, and the pioneers innovating in solutions to make everyday tools more accessible. дальше »
2019-5-16 17:06 | |
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Designing products for people with disabilities has never been so important
In our ongoing series, High Contrast, weon in 2011 to spread awareness about the importance of digital access and inclusion and how technology can help empower people with different disabilities. дальше »
2019-5-16 16:53 | |
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Google’s new AI can help you speak another language in your own voice
Google Translate is one of the company’s most used products. It helps people translate one language to another through typing, taking pics of text, and using speech-to-text technology. Now, the company’s launching a new project called Translatotron, which will offer direct speech-to-speech translations – without even using any text. дальше »
2019-5-16 15:04 | |
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Supply chain managers don’t want to buy blockchain
Despite the excitement currently surrounding blockchain, it seems supply chain managers are falling out of love with the decentralized technology. Procurement industry leaders discussed blockchain at the Supply Management Forum in London last week and spoke of how they are still waiting for the value of blockchain adoption to be proven. дальше »
2019-5-16 12:48 | |
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Stellar’s ‘decentralized’ blockchain crashed for 2 hours and nobody realized
Stellar’s blockchain suffered a “cascading failure” that halted transactions for roughly two hours on May 15. Breaking: yesterday the Stellar network went down for about 2 hours… only those who run validators noticed it. дальше »
2019-5-16 12:20 | |
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Microsoft’s AI hallucinates unique whisky flavors
When whisky is made in Scotland it’s called scotch. When it’s made in Kentucky it’s called whiskey – the Irish also add the “E”. But when it’s made in Sweden, based on a recipe created by Microsoft‘s AI, we just call it amazing. дальше »
2019-5-16 01:33 | |
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This site generates batshit crazy blockchain use-cases that are stupidly real
The blockchain space has struggled with a lack of legitimate use-cases — but a new site solves that problem by generating revolutionary projects on demand. Thanks to marketeer Tamas Torok, cryptocurrency entrepreneurs can simply click a button to receive “inspired” applications of distributed ledger technology like the one below. дальше »
2019-5-14 18:43 | |
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eToro’s Yoni Assia is live at TNW2019 – tune in now!
Welcome to the second day of TNW Conference 2019, our flagship technology festival in Amsterdam. We’re live at the eToro Studio, where we’re chatting about the future of cryptocurrency and blockchain with some of the industry’s leading experts. дальше »
2019-5-10 15:50 | |
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IOTA’s Dominik Schiener is live at TNW2019 – tune in now!
Welcome to the first day of TNW Conference 2019, our flagship technology festival in Amsterdam. We’re about to kick off our livestream at the eToro Studio, where we’ll be chatting about the future of cryptocurrency and blockchain with some of the industry’s leading experts. дальше »
2019-5-10 14:50 | |
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The Mill’s Rama Allen is live at TNW2019 – tune in now!
Welcome to the second day of TNW Conference 2019, our flagship technology festival in Amsterdam. Up next on the Art of Tech stage is Rama Allen, Executive Creative Director at London-based VFX and creative studio The Mill. дальше »
2019-5-10 14:40 | |
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This cool gas technology could kill 99.9% of deadly germs in the air
You can live without food for three weeks and without water for up to three days. But you can’t live without air for more than three short minutes. It’s not just the abundance of air that matters – the quality is essential, too. дальше »
2019-5-10 14:00 | |
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Business Operations and Ethics: 11 Technologies to Watch
The capabilities of modern technology have made our world more connected, personalized and efficient than ever. With this unprecedented power and access comes the ability to operate in a more transparent, ethical manner—and consumers expect businesses to do so. дальше »
2019-5-10 12:00 | |
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Futurist and filmmaker Ian Khan is live at TNW2019 – tune in now!
Welcome to the second day of TNW Conference 2019, our flagship technology festival in Amsterdam. We are kicking off our blockchain and cryptocurrency track, Hard Fork. First to the stage is futurist and filmmaker Ian Khan, who will share his thoughts on what the blockchain revolution means for us – and how the technology can enable trust, transparency, and efficiency. дальше »
2019-5-10 10:25 | |
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John Hegarty: 90 percent of content is crap
Emma Harman, Managing Director EMEA for Whaler, a company that connects businesses to creators; and John Hegarty, founder of Bartle Bogle Hegarty (BBH), a creative agency, talked about how technology aids brands and creators at TNW2019 conference today. дальше »
2019-5-9 17:37 | |
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Humaniq’s Anton Mozgovy is live at TNW2019 – tune in now!
Welcome to the first day of TNW Conference 2019, our flagship technology festival in Amsterdam. We’re live at the eToro Studio, where we’re chatting about the future of cryptocurrency and blockchain with some of the industry’s leading experts. дальше »
2019-5-9 16:50 | |
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