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Tumblr’s new algorithm is flagging innocent posts as NSFW
On Monday, Tumblr announced that its site will block anything it considers to be adult-rated visual content that’s NSFW — a category including porn, GIFs, and “female-presenting nipples. ” Tumblr explained its decision to clamp down on NSFW material in a blogpost: “Adult content will no longer be allowed here. дальше »
2018-12-5 15:00 | |
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Phone makers, stop lying about how good your cameras are
Samsung has been caught for the second time trying to pass off photos from a DSLR camera as image samples from its phones. In the latest instance, its Malaysian division was spotted using a shot taken a year ago by photographer Dunja Djudjic to talk up the capabilities of its mid-range Galaxy A8 Star. дальше »
2018-12-5 13:19 | |
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Google reportedly personalizes search results even when you’re in incognito mode
Google provides you personalized search results based on your previous searches, location, and several other factors. So if you want to avoid this and search discreetly without leaving a trail, the most common option is to switch to your browser’s incognito mode. дальше »
2018-12-5 09:25 | |
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How to add a wake up weather forecast to your iPhone Lock Screen
Hidden deep in the recesses of the Settings menu is a feature Apple, presumably, wants you to use. Part of iOS 12, Apple included a fairly basic Lock Screen notification that gives you the day’s weather each morning shortly after you quit hitting the snooze button. дальше »
2018-12-5 03:58 | |
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Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 855 processor brings ‘up to 3 times’ the AI power
Qualcomm today unveiled its next flagship mobile processor, the Snapdragon 855. Get ready to see that number in nearly every high-end phone released next year. As with Apple’s A12 bionic and Huawei’s Kirin 980, the 855 moves Qualcomm down to a 7nm manufacturing process, which basically means more transistors per chip, and faster performance. дальше »
2018-12-5 02:01 | |
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Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 855 chipset brings ‘up to 3 times’ the AI power
Qualcomm today unveiled its next flagship mobile processor, the Snapdragon 855. Get ready to see that number in nearly every high-end phone released next year. As with Apple’s A12 bionic and Huawei’s Kirin 980, the 855 moves Qualcomm down to a 7nm manufacturing process, which basically means more transistors per chip, and faster performance. дальше »
2018-12-5 02:01 | |
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Leisure Suit Larry’s source code reaches over $10,000 in eBay bids
The creator of Leisure Suit Larry has just unearthed the source codes of several games, including the first two games in the series. He’s put the code on eBay, and interested gamers have already driven the bids into five figures. дальше »
2018-12-5 23:21 | |
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Cryptocurrency whales increase Ethereum stacks by 80% in 2018
There’s no doubt the 2018 bear market has been rough, but some cryptocurrency traders have been taking advantage. Actively trading whales have accumulated more Ethereum this year than at any other time in its history. дальше »
2018-12-4 16:10 | |
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Japanese authorities form pact to hunt cryptocurrency tax evaders
Big time cryptocurrency traders in Japan could be getting a letter from the tax man next year. The Japanese government is developing a system to catch those who are not paying the appropriate taxes on the profits made from cryptocurrency trading, according to local news. дальше »
2018-12-4 12:43 | |
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Starwood hacked with over 500 million customer details accessed
If you’ve stayed at a Starwood hotel in the past few years, it’s time to buy some credit monitoring. The Marriott International-owned hotel brand has reported a massive hack that saw the details of over 500 million customers accessed by an unauthorized party. дальше »
2018-11-30 19:34 | |
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The week’s best Android games for a Friday night in
Welcome to our weekly column, in which YouTuber NimbleThor brings you a short list of the best new mobile games for your Android device. Whether you’re into casual time wasters or hardcore shooters, you’ll find something in here to exercise your thumbs with. дальше »
2018-11-30 14:30 | |
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MyTVchain ICO (MyTV Token): Web TV Blockchain For Sports Clubs?
What Is MyTVchain? MyTVchain is the first web TV platform powered by blockchain and dedicated to sports clubs and athletes. The platform allows sports clubs to create their very own web TV based on the freemium model and animate their various communities that include fans and supporters while at the same time generating revenues for the […] дальше »
2018-11-30 13:07 | |
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Farewell to CeBIT: The most hated tech trade show ever?
Yesterday, it was confirmed that CeBIT, the legendary German tech trade show, had closed its doors permanently. We are very sorry but it’s true: CEBIT Hannover to be cancelled. More information here: https://t. дальше »
2018-11-29 17:55 | |
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It’s the season for some family time, identity theft and bank fraud
Since November and December are prime time for last minute gift shopping and booking travel tickets home, consumers are more vulnerable to hacks. The numbers are alarming. A recent study by ACI Worldwide projects a 14 percent increase in fraud attempts during the 2018 holiday season. дальше »
2018-11-29 13:32 | |
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Amazon Web Services Launches a Managed Blockchain Service and Quantum Ledger Database
Back in mid-October, the crypto-verse was delighted when Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced a new partnership with Qtum (QTUM). The partnership was between the China Division of AWS and latter blockchain project. дальше »
2018-11-29 13:08 | |
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Amazon officially joins the blockchain party
Despite previous small forays into the blockchain space, Amazon is now officially part of the blockchain party after launching two new blockchain oriented services. The services called Amazon Managed Blockchain (AMB) and Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB) were announced yesterday at Amazon’s re:Invent conference, reports TechCrunch. дальше »
2018-11-29 12:49 | |
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ACLU demands FBI explain request to wiretap Facebook Messenger
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) today filed a motion with a Federal court requesting documents pertaining to an FBI attempt to force Facebook to hack its own Messenger service be unsealed. дальше »
2018-11-29 01:26 | |
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Project Fi is now Google Fi as it adds support for iPhones and more devices
In the three years since its launch, Google’s Project Fi has one of the most reasonable phone plans out there, but it’s been tough to recommend because the service is compatible with so few phones. дальше »
2018-11-29 23:42 | |
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Google’s CEO is going to Washington DC – He should stay there
Google CEO Sundar Pichai will reportedly testify before Congress in Washington DC next week. Finally, the GOP will get to ask all the stupid questions related to President Trump’s conspiracy theory that Search is biased against conservatives. дальше »
2018-11-29 22:05 | |
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SEC chairman crushes hopes of Bitcoin ETFs once again
A week after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dished out massive fines and closed a prominent “decentralized” exchange, its chairman is dashing hopes for Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) one more time. дальше »
2018-11-28 14:37 | |
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Controversial new test could be used to screen embryos for intelligence
A new test promises to fan the flames of ethical debate surrounding designer babies. For the first time, couples undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) could soon be able to screen a respective embryo for complex traits, like low intelligence and disease risk. дальше »
2018-11-28 04:43 | |
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Fortnite bests Russia and Japan to become world’s 8th most-populated place
Bloomberg today determined that the number of players registered in Fortnite is now around 200 million. Let that number sink into your head. Epic Games later confirmed that number to GamesIndustry. дальше »
2018-11-28 02:29 | |
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Look at Data From Past Bitcoin Crashes and You Might (Possibly) Feel Better
After a bearish year of perennial price swings that culminated in months of tightly wound sideways movement, the (former) bottom has dropped out for bitcoin and the wider crypto market. дальше »
2018-11-28 21:44 | |
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Meet Silicon Valley’s most unlikely venture capitalist
It’s very difficult to find an hour of Arlan Hamilton’s time — besides for running Backstage Capital, a VC firm “investing in underestimated founders,” she’s lately been the subject of countless high-profile interviews and features. дальше »
2018-11-27 19:55 | |
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Report: US podcast listeners are as diverse as the US population
A new report by Edison Research indicates that for the first time since the beginning of podcasting, the diversity of monthly consumers of the medium look nearly identical to that of the US population. дальше »
2018-11-27 16:39 | |
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Crypto trading bots are a thing these days – but can they actually earn you money?
Investing in cryptocurrencies isn’t easy because there is always the risk of losing money, especially when you don’t have a deep understanding of the market. Actually, even seasoned traders will lose money on some trades because it is really hard to make money all the time. дальше »
2018-11-27 16:03 | |
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ICOs withdrew $17M worth of Ethereum during latest market collapse
The most recent collapse of the cryptocurrency market has had an interesting effect on blockchain token developers. In the past month, teams have withdrawn at least 170,000 ETH ($17. 7 million) from their cryptocurrency coffers, marking the third biggest withdrawal period of this year. дальше »
2018-11-27 14:27 | |
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Sketchy apps with more than 2 billion installs allegedly involved in click fraud
Chinese app developer Cheetah Mobile has been accused of running a major click fraud scam, using its Android apps which have a combined install base of more than 2 billion. BuzzFeed News reported that research from mobile analytics company Kochava found eight apps – seven from Cheetah Mobile and one from Kika Tech – misusing Android user permissions to gain referral earnings from app installs. дальше »
2018-11-27 13:13 | |
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Drone footage offers a peek at the devastating effects of California’s wildfires
As millions of American’s cozied up to a weekend of turkey sandwiches, California’s firefighters were just settling into their own beds at night. Some for the first time in weeks. After a historic fire season — made only more historic after following up last year’s record-setting fire season, which bested the previous record-setting fire season, and so on — the state’s firefighters finally have a reason to settle in for a much-needed nap. дальше »
2018-11-27 05:15 | |
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Microsoft briefly toppled Apple as the most valuable company in the world
Today, Microsoft became the most valuable company in the world, surpassing Apple for the first time in years. Well, for a few moments anyway. Microsoft briefly overtook Apple’s market value during trading hours, but as of writing, it’s a bit of a wash. дальше »
2018-11-27 02:13 | |
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Review: This simplehuman smart mirror magnifies my face without making me want to puke
I’m not a particularly vain person. Despite my interest in the beauty industry, I find eye shadow a bit terrifying. I’m convinced contouring is black magic, but that’s a story for another time. дальше »
2018-11-27 01:14 | |
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Looking for Cyber Monday deals? Check out 9 of the best now
You’ve undoubtedly seen a ton of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals the past few days. They’re everywhere. We’ve been dishing ‘em fast and furious ourselves. Now, amidst that tornado of commerce, we’re cherry picking all of our absolute best holiday kickoff deals and heaping them all together in this post. дальше »
2018-11-26 18:31 | |
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Regulators are hunting dodgy cryptocurrency firms on UK’s Wall Street
It’s not just US regulators intent on cleaning up the blockchain industry. In the UK, financial regulators are closing in on more dodgy cryptocurrency businesses than ever before. In fact, since May, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has lodged 26 inquiries with firms it suspected to be operating within financial services sector without permission, reports the Telegraph. дальше »
2018-11-26 14:09 | |
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Review: The Brainwavz HM100’s are excellent studio monitor headphones in a classy package
A few months ago, TNW got its greasy mitts on the Brainwavz HM5 — a pair of entry-level studio monitor headphones that definitively impressed. Now, just a few short months later, it’s time to take a look at the follow-up: the Brainwavz HM100. дальше »
2018-11-26 12:40 | |
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Ethiopia to launch its first-ever satellite with China’s help
Ethiopia has announced its intention to launch its first satellite during 2019. According to the Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI) at the Addis Ababa University, the satellite is expected to be launched from China during September 2019. дальше »
2018-11-25 12:29 | |
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Yes, GPS apps make you worse at navigating – but that’s OK
Many of us have had the experience of arriving in an unfamiliar city and needing to get to a specific destination – whether it’s checking in at a hotel, meeting a friend at a local brewery, or navigating to a meeting on time. дальше »
2018-11-24 18:49 | |
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BlockShow becomes first blockchain conference to sell tickets by smart contract
Next week, BlockShow is returning to Singapore for the second time after successful events in Berlin and Las Vegas. But BlockShow Asia 2018—which will take place Nov. 28 and 29—already stands out. дальше »
2018-11-24 20:30 | |
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Why I use VPNs all the time (and so should you)
More and more web-browsers in the contemporary age are beginning to rely on virtual private networks (VPNs) for a myriad of reasons, which has led to a boom in their proliferation. Many people still don’t know anything about VPNs, however, and certainly don’t know where to start when it comes to learning about them and whether they can be trusted. дальше »
2018-11-24 20:15 | |
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This week’s best Android games to help you avoid being trampled in Black Friday sales
Welcome to our weekly column, in which YouTuber NimbleThor brings you a short list of the best new mobile games for your Android device. Whether you’re into casual time wasters or hardcore shooters, you’ll find something in here to exercise your thumbs with. дальше »
2018-11-23 17:01 | |
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Here are 5 Black Friday deals you won’t find anywhere else
Black Friday. Just the words send a chill up the spine of even the most hardened shoppers. Battling the post Turkey Day hordes is the Super Bowl of commerce…and quite possibly the biggest headache in human record. дальше »
2018-11-22 18:00 | |
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It’s time to kill off follower counts on social networks
Over the past couple of weeks, Twitter and Instagram have begun testing ways to reduce visual emphasis on users’ follower counts. The tweaks aren’t much more than changes in font size and where the text appears. дальше »
2018-11-22 14:02 | |
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Get Black Friday started now with 5 deals that’ll truly make you thankful
Every year, we sit around the Thanksgiving dinner table and recount the full annotated list of everything we’re thankful for. Then we engage in the Thanksgiving gluttony (otherwise known as dinner) — and thankfulness gets shoved into the back of the closet for yet another year. дальше »
2018-11-22 10:17 | |
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Google’s AI-powered Duplex calling service arrives on Pixel phones in the US
Remember when Google demoed Duplex, a service that would have an AI-powered bot call restaurants and salons to book tables and appointments for you over the phone? VentureBeat reports that it’s real, and as promised last month, it’s rolling out to Pixel phones in ‘select cities’ in the US. дальше »
2018-11-22 08:53 | |
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YouTubers demonstrate the easiest way to ruin Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time for food, family, and arguing politics with people you’ve blocked on social media but can’t avoid at the dinner table. This year, if things get too tense, we’ve got a suggestion: break out the turkey fails. дальше »
2018-11-22 23:54 | |
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Siemens wants to change the way we share energy… with blockchain
Industrial giant Siemens is the latest corporation to make moves in the blockchain space. The company has announced it intends to use the technology to bring innovation to the energy sector and give more power to the people – you know, the usual yet-to-be-proven decentralization rhetorics. дальше »
2018-11-21 16:08 | |
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500,000 Android users downloaded malware made by one developer
Android malware has been on the rise over the past couple of years, we’ve just seen one of the worst attacks of this kind. ESET security researcher Lukas Stefanko found 13 apps with malware on the Play store, and said that more than 560,000 people downloaded these apps before Google took them down. дальше »
2018-11-21 14:09 | |
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Facebook launches a dashboard for tracking the time you spend in its app
We first heard in June that Facebook was working on a feature to help you track and manage the amount of time you spent in its mobile app. Following a delay after the company announced its rollout in August, it’s finally here. дальше »
2018-11-21 08:56 | |
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An entrepreneur’s guide to Ottawa, Canada
If you’re not from Canada, you might be surprised to learn that the capital of the Great White North isn’t Toronto. It’s Ottawa. This is one mistake that any Canadian would tell you they’ve heard more times than they’d like to admit. дальше »
2018-11-20 20:40 | |
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