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First Impressions: The OnePlus 7 Pro doesn’t hold back
The OnePlus 7 is here. It starts at $669 in the US, goes on sale May 17, and it might just be the phone that brings OnePlus to the mainstream. I’ve only been able to play around with the phone for a few days, so don’t consider this a full review, but the OnePlus 7 Pro feels like the company has finally stopped holding back. äàëüøå »
2019-5-15 19:22
The way we eat is killing the planet — here’s how tech can help
As someone who gets way too excited about delicious food, it really pains me to admit that our modern diets are the largest cause of climate change and biodiversity loss in existence. While it’s usually easier to be blissfully ignorant, yesterday at TNW Conference I received the wake-up call I (reluctantly) needed. äàëüøå »
2019-5-10 17:01
AI avatars could be the next generation’s favorite entertainers
Last year, Netflix reportedly published a whopping 1,500 hours of original content. And with the launch of streaming services from Apple and Disney, the on-demand video market is getting very competitive. äàëüøå »
2019-5-10 14:30
Wacom’s new Intuos Pro Small packs serious drawing chops in a $250 portable package
Wacom just shrunk its most advanced drawing tablet. The company today revealed the Intuos Pro small, bringing the most popular professional drawing tablet to a much more portable package. Bonus: at $249, it’s a lot cheaper than the Medium ($379) and Large ($499) options as well. äàëüøå »
2019-5-9 22:54
Bounties Network’s Simona Pop 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. äàëüøå »
2019-5-9 14:50
These idiots shot a porno in an Autopilot-enabled Tesla and Elon Musk deserves some blame
Taylor Jackson is a pioneer, of sorts. The adult actress, to our knowledge, is the first to shoot a pornographic scene in a moving vehicle without a human driver. And much like other pioneers her actions will inspire some while leading others to reenact an event that could, quite possibly, end in death. äàëüøå »
2019-5-9 05:24
Lawyers are trying to figure out who to sue in the event of an asteroid impact
If you or a family member were struck by an asteroid, you may be entitled to compensation. Call the law offices of Jones, Anderson, and Leibovitz to see if you qualify. It’s hard to imagine a world so litigious that an extinction-level event could generate a lengthy and expensive court battle. äàëüøå »
2019-5-9 02:43
The $1599 Naim Mu-so 2 aims to be the ultimate all-in-one wireless speaker
High-end audio is catching up to the times. Where once audiophiles might scoff at wireless speakers, now industry stalwarts like Bowers and Wilkins, KEF, and others are exploring the convenience of streaming music and all-in-one systems. äàëüøå »
2019-5-9 23:50
CHEAP: Let Sennheiser’s Wireless headphones cup your ears with love for just $100
You might have a high-end pair of headphones at home to enjoy music and movies — but good home headphones don’t necessarily mean good commute headphones. That’s why we’ve found the perfect pair for your daily use – Sennheiser HD 4. äàëüøå »
2019-5-8 17:00
Here’s the coolest stuff announced at Google I/O 2019
Google held its annual developer conference yesterday, and it announced tons of cool stuff including new budget pixel devices, Android Q, better privacy controls, and new search features. Here’s a summary of some amazing stuff the company unveiled: New Pixel mid-range phones Google introduced a couple of budget handsets for the first time after it discontinued the Nexus series in 2016. äàëüøå »
2019-5-8 13:36
Google’s new Assistant is so fast that ‘tapping to use your phone would seem slow’
Google Assistant is pretty fast, but it’s hardly as conversational as a real person. That’s in large part because using the Assistant requires a constant connection to the cloud, where a server sorts through 100GB worth of AI models, and beams the relevant information back down to you. äàëüøå »
2019-5-7 22:28
How to watch Google’s I/O 2019 developer conference
Google‘s developer conference, Google I/O, is set to kick off today at 10 am PT / 4. 30 pm CET / 10. 30 pm IST. The company will expectedly announce new mid-range Pixel devices, Android Q, new Nest Hub Max smart display, and updates to Stadia gaming platform. äàëüøå »
2019-5-7 17:28
Twitter will now let you add pictures, GIFs, and videos to RTs
Starting today, Twitter will now let you add pictures, videos, or GIFs to your retweets with comments. This update is rolling out to its iOS, Android, and mobile web app worldwide. In a strange way of showing off the feature, the company responded to one of the users’ older tweets demanding the feature, with a GIF. äàëüøå »
2019-5-7 12:54
This tablet on a stick isn’t RoboCop, but it’s a smart solution to risky traffic stops
Remember RoboCop? In the late 1980s, in a dystopian future version of Detroit — that looks a lot like the current version of Detroit, if we’re being honest — an experimental cyborg cop, “RoboCop” aka Officer Alex Murphy, set out to clean the streets of some of its most vile criminals. äàëüøå »
2019-5-7 05:00
Apple’s iOS 13 slated to focus on replacing other companies’ apps
Apple’s developer conference WWDC now less than a month away, and Bloomberg’s latest report spills beans on what to expect from the event. The company will reportedly bring a ton of changes with iOS 13, watchOS 6, and MacOS 10. äàëüøå »
2019-5-6 18:45
This is the email Tesla sent employees after a series of recent leaks
Tesla this week sent an email to employees warning about the impact of on-going press leaks. The email reminded employees that each of them signed confidentiality agreements, warning the company would take action against those it felt were in violation, including “termination of employment, claims for damages, and even criminal charges. äàëüøå »
2019-5-4 03:36
Calling all pet lovers: This website warns you of dog deaths in movies
I can handle just about anything that happens in the most gruesome of movies, but pets or babies murdered for lazy emotional manipulation will leave me in a rotten mood for the rest of the day. äàëüøå »
2019-5-4 00:47
Verizon to unload Tumblr: Could Pornhub provide a happy ending?
Verizon could be looking to sell Tumblr, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. But will a new owner bring back porn? Depends on the owner. Tumblr — the free blogging platform picked up in Verizon’s 2015 acquisition of Yahoo — is perhaps best known for its community of pornography curators. äàëüøå »
2019-5-3 05:11
Julian Assange: Convicted, unrepentant, and behind bars
It was an ignoble end for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. After having spent almost seven years defiantly hiding in Ecuador’s London embassy, where he spread state secrets and bodily excretions alike, his tenancy was ended by several burly coppers who dragged him by into a waiting police van as he yelled incoherently about Gore Vidal. äàëüøå »
2019-5-1 19:30
What World War II can teach us about fighting fake news
With local and European elections just mere days away, the UK government is heavily promoting its S. H. A. R. E Checklist campaign across social media, which warns against the dangers of proliferating fake news. äàëüøå »
2019-4-30 11:58
YouTube’s recommendation algorithm is trying to ruin Avengers and Game of Thrones for me
Look, I know the internet is dark and full of terrors if you’re not up to date on your favorite bits of pop culture. I should know better than to think I can completely avoid the zeitgeist around Avengers: Endgame and the latest season of Game of Thrones. äàëüøå »
2019-4-30 04:18
Google’s nifty ‘Endgame’ Easter egg wipes out half your search results with a snap of Thanos’ fingers
Avengers: Endgame is smashing box office records, pulling in more than $60 million yesterday alone. And while the internet loses its collective shit over Endgame, we’re just over here trying to finish out the work week so we can slide into a theater for a peek at the film. äàëüøå »
2019-4-27 02:59
The CIA wants you to believe it traded assassinations and espionage for likes and shares
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has a bit of a reputation. Depending on what side you’re on, it’s either a necessary cog in the intelligence machine, or an evil organization used to spy on citizens both foreign and domestic. äàëüøå »
2019-4-26 04:53
New cryptocurrency malware hijacks China’s enterprises to mine Monero
A dangerous new wave of cryptocurrency mining malware has struck the internet, and it has already infected thousands of high-value enterprises across Asia. Known as “Beapy,” the malware uses leaked NSA exploits and hacked credentials to spread through exposed networks as quickly as possible. äàëüøå »
2019-4-25 13:19
Samsung supposedly looking to launch its own Ethereum-based blockchain and token
Samsung is reportedly looking to develop its own proprietary blockchain network as well as its own token some time in the future. According to an exclusive CoinDesk Korea report, which cited a person “familiar with Samsung’s internal situation,” the South Korean electronics giant’s blockchain task force is building an Ethereum-based blockchain mainnet. äàëüøå »
2019-4-25 12:34
Ethereum bandit makes off with $6.1M after bypassing weak private keys
There’s a blockchain bandit on the loose – and they’ve already thieved over $6. 1 million worth of Ethereum. According to a report published by security consulting firm Independent Security Evaluators (ISE), an unknown entity has been bypassing weak private keys to swipe large amounts of Ether. äàëüøå »
2019-4-24 16:22
Elon Musk’s roadmap for Tesla robo-taxis in 2020 is riddled with potholes
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is no stranger to grandiose claims. For more than 15 years, Musk has made it a habit to make outlandish predictions and seemingly impossible proclamations about his company’s capabilities, at times to the detriment of their customers. äàëüøå »
2019-4-23 16:12
Google Walkout organizers publicly accuse Google of punishing them
Two of the women who helped organize last year’s global Google Walkout have accused the tech giant of retaliating against them, reports Wired. Last November, more than 20,000 Google employees around the world took part in a mass walkout to protest the company’s handling of sexual harassment allegations against senior executives at the company. äàëüøå »
2019-4-23 11:00
BlackBerry Messenger is shutting down after nearly 14 years (unless you pay)
Before there was WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, or WeChat, there was BlackBerry Messenger. Launched in August of 2005, BBM was the first popular mobile chat to pull people away from text messages or desktop clients. äàëüøå »
2019-4-19 03:53
Samsung’s Galaxy Fold is glitching out just days after reviewers got their hands on it
Samsung has another PR disaster on its hands. According to multiple sources, Samsung’s new Galaxy Fold — its dual-screen, folding smartphone — is failing just days after reviewers got their hands on it. äàëüøå »
2019-4-18 01:52
Why the new breed of entrepreneurs looks beyond making a profit
Big tech is broken. From Uber’s sexual harassment scandal to Mark Zuckerberg’s Congressional testimony and Elon Musk’s Twitter meltdown, tech disillusionment is definitely starting to set in for many people. äàëüøå »
2019-4-17 14:07
US claims Assange helped Manning obtain classified files – here’s the full indictment
It’s been a wild day, not least for Julian Assange, who woke up a political asylum seeker under Ecuador’s protection, and is now sat in a Central London police cell, presumably being grilled by the Met’s finest. äàëüøå »
2019-4-11 17:03
‘Consent condom’ requires four hands to open package
94 percent of women who are raped experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. One in three will contemplate suicide. And while a condom isn… This story continues at The Next Web äàëüøå »
2019-4-4 05:30
Android Q Beta 2 is now available, including new ‘bubbles’ for multi-tasking
Well, that was fast. Less than a month after it released the first beta of Android Q, Google has now released Beta 2. While it’s mostly aimed at adding API’s and features for developers, there is one major development for the rest of us: bubbles are now official. äàëüøå »
2019-4-3 21:13
Game of Thrones torrents are packing a nasty surprise
Winter is coming for one of television’s most-pirated shows. On Monday, security firm Kaspersky released a new report diving into the means by which hackers are ruining your favorite pirated TV shows. äàëüøå »
2019-4-3 05:26
Google kills off Google+ and Inbox in ritual slaughter
If Google were a TV show, it’d undoubtedly be Game of Thrones. Like Game of Thrones, it’ll introduce a prominent new character (app) that has the potential to change everything, only to see it killed off in the next season. äàëüøå »
2019-4-3 04:55
Here’s how to exhibit your startup for free at TNW2019
Every day, groundbreaking ideas are transformed into startups. Their expertise and capabilities can help companies reach new levels of growth – but it can be hard to get their name out there. That’s why we’re shining the spotlight on the most promising tech startups that are innovating the future of work at TNW2019, so companies can benefit from their ideas. äàëüøå »
2019-3-26 19:56
TNW2019 Daily: We have a ferris wheel!
I have very exciting news today: the official TNW2019 terrain map is here! It’s over 40,000-square-meters, with tons of new venues and a ferris wheel. I’m so down for this – or rather, I’m so up for this. äàëüøå »
2019-3-26 15:54
TNW2019 Daily: Over 200 speakers confirmed!
It’s official: there are over 200 speakers confirmed for TNW2019, our tech conference in Amsterdam! The brightest minds in the industry will be sharing their visions of tech’s future, and you’re invited to join the conversation. äàëüøå »
2019-3-25 17:38
Google Maps’ first try at AR navigation is janky but exciting
In March this year, Google started rolling out an alpha version of its AR-based navigation feature to a small number of Maps users in select cities. It looked like an awesome solution for travelers and people walking to unfamiliar destinations in bustling towns. äàëüøå »
2019-3-25 15:45
TNW2019 Daily: Don’t be a stranger
TNW Conference is only 48 days away, and that means we’re about to launch some really cool things. In the countdown to TNW2019, we’ll announce the full schedule, the festival terrain map, and an amazing giveaway – just to name a few. äàëüøå »
2019-3-23 18:19
A quick guide to understanding blockchain smart contracts
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. ‘Smart contracts’ is a term that gets thrown about quite often in the blockchain world, but there seems to be some confusion about what they are – and how they work. äàëüøå »
2019-3-23 17:50
TNW2019 Daily: Learning is fun
Our technology conference, TNW2019, is only 49 days away. While we call it a conference, we often describe it as a tech festival instead – because it has all the same learning benefits, but with a festival vibe. äàëüøå »
2019-3-21 17:27
‘Flat Earthers’ are embarking on a bizarre journey to Antarctica to prove that YouTube makes you stupid
A group of Flat Earthers are prepared to set sail on a bizarre journey to the Antarctic to prove, once and for all, that we’re living a lie. The group, spear-headed by the intellectuals over at the Flat Earth International Conference — the same group that believes NASA is run by conspirators hell-bent on perpetuating the myth of a spherical Earth — plan to set sail early next year. äàëüøå »
2019-3-21 04:59
Futuristic hover bike promises 15,000 foot climbs and 150 MPH top speed (and you can pre-order it now)
Earlier this month, JetPack Aviation threw down the gauntlet, offering up its futuristic hover bike, dubbed the Speeder, for pre-order. It promised delivery next year. The hovercraft features four turbojet engines capable of 750 pound-feet of thrust, an on-board vehicle stability system, touchscreen navigation, and a 360-degree automatic collision avoidance system. äàëüøå »
2019-3-21 00:39
TNW2019 Daily: You’re my hero
There are exactly 50 days left until TNW Conference. Do you know what that means? It means if you haven’t got your ticket yet, I’m officially offended. You really don’t want to be missing out, so get yours now. äàëüøå »
2019-3-20 18:28
Here’s how to attend TNW2019 and a 1-day course with a discount
If you’re looking to take the next step in your career, learning new skills is essential. At TNW Conference on May 9 and 10 in Amsterdam, you can find two days of knowledge sharing with the biggest names in tech – but if you want an extra learning experience, we have just the thing. äàëüøå »
2019-3-20 15:05
The upcoming Angry Birds AR game for your iPhone looks like a ton of fun
Game studio Rovio Entertainment just dropped a trailer for its upcoming iOS game, Angry Birds AR: Isle of Pigs. The clip, which you can watch below, shows how you can catapult your crew of feathered friends into droves of evil pigs, with the game‘s visual elements overlaid on top of real-world objects around you, like a table at a cafe. äàëüøå »
2019-3-20 12:13
PSA: Update Firefox to block autoplaying videos by default
Isn’t it annoying when you land up on a site just to read something, and suddenly a video starts playing automatically? Well, Firefox‘s latest release – version 66 – aims to solve this problem by blocking autoplaying videos and audio clips by default. äàëüøå »
2019-3-20 08:47
TNW2019 Daily: Every office needs a dog
With only 51 days left until TNW Conference, things are ramping up here at the office. We had sweatpants day on Friday so we could get things done in ultimate comfort, and it would have been wonderful – but I forgot and showed up in jeans. äàëüøå »