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CHEAP: No way, this guitar shirt YOU CAN ACTUALLY PLAY is 68% off!
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Joy can be found in unexpected places. It could be the sound of birdsong in the morning, the movement of a plastic bag caught in the wind, or a fucking rocking t-shirt you can play like an electric guitar. дальше »
2019-5-18 15:00 | |
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New analysis of ‘moonquakes’ indicates the moon isn’t dead
We tend to think of the moon as the archetypal “dead” world. Not only is there no life, almost all its volcanic activity died out billions of years ago. Even the youngest lunar lava is old enough to have become scarred by numerous impact craters that have been collected over the aeons as cosmic debris crashed into the ground. дальше »
2019-5-18 12:00 | |
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Why Snapchat’s new gender swap feature is problematic for trans people
You’ve probably seen it all over your social media timelines and stories this week — friends using Snapchat’s new gender-bending filter to create uncanny and slightly creepy versions of themselves as men, women, and babies. дальше »
2019-5-18 11:41 | |
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Google tracks nearly all your online (and some of your offline) purchases — see it for yourself, here
For years Google has been keeping track of nearly every online purchase we’ve made. A CNBC report today reveals that, thanks to purchase receipts sent to personal Gmail accounts, the company has amassed a mountain of purchasing data on each of us, including offline spending, in some cases. дальше »
2019-5-18 04:25 | |
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Here’s the real tea: A primer on YouTube drama channels
So you may have heard about a little fight going on in the YouTube community, between two beauty gurus named Tati Westbrook and James Charles. The drama tornado has engulfed aspects of the internet that aren’t even remotely related to the two, but one of the reasons may be an organized and inquisitive network of channels devoted to drama. дальше »
2019-5-18 03:05 | |
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Hyperdimensional computing theory could lead to AI with memories and reflexes
A team of scientists from the University of Maryland recently came up with a take on the hyperdimensional computing theory that could give robots memories and reflexes. This could break the stalemate we seem to be at with autonomous vehicles and other real-world robots, and lead to more human-like AI models. дальше »
2019-5-18 23:03 | |
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Op Ed: A Summary of
In the latest on the ongoing legal dispute between the New York Attorney General (NYAG), cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and stablecoin issuer Tether, the New York Supreme Court has modified an April 24, 2019, preliminary injunction and now Bitfinex is allowed to continue using the Tether reserves that were loaned to it to maintain its ordinary course of business, such as paying employees and consultants. дальше »
2019-5-18 22:14 | |
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Baidu Stock Slides 16%: Here’s Why China’s Google is Stuck in Freefall
By CCN: Baidu, China’s largest search engine and that country’s equivalent of Google, suffered a 16 percent stock price haircut after reporting a poor earnings quarter that stunned shareholders. Baidu Stock in Freefall After Q1 Losses Shock Investors As China’s economic growth continues to slide, one of its largest tech companies, Baidu, has taken a hit to advertising revenues. дальше »
2019-5-18 21:20 | |
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Cheap: This Ecovacs Deebot 601 robot vacuum cleaner is 50% off
Nobody likes vacuuming. Nobody. Thankfully, it’s 2019, and for the price of a cheap netbook, you can get yourself a robot servant to do it for you. The Ecovacs Deebot 601 is a great example of this, and is currently on sale on Amazon for $189. дальше »
2019-5-17 20:41 | |
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Why this geneticist says we should stop human evolution
Measles cases in the US have hit a 25-year high, with 78 new infections in the past week alone. In a sign of the times, a cruise ship with hundreds of Scientologists on board was quarantined in St Lucia after one passenger was diagnosed with the disease. дальше »
2019-5-17 18:57 | |
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Here’s how we can change the Earth’s orbit to escape the expanding sun
In the Chinese science fiction film The Wandering Earth, recently released on Netflix, humanity attempts to change the Earth’s orbit using enormous thrusters in order to escape the expanding sun – and prevent a collision with Jupiter. дальше »
2019-5-17 18:17 | |
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Facebook tweaks News Feed to favor close friends and ‘worthwhile’ content
Facebook’s biggest money-spinner is its News Feed, and the company has announced yet another key change to the algorithm. In a fresh announcement, the social network said that it’s leveraging new signals such as user surveys to prioritize posts from close friends and content you might find worthwhile. дальше »
2019-5-17 16:28 | |
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Facebook changes its News Feed algorithm to favor close friends
Facebook’s biggest money-spinner is its News Feed, and the company has announced yet another key change to the algorithm. In a fresh announcement, the social network said that it’s leveraging new signals such as user surveys to prioritize posts from close friends and content you might find worthwhile. дальше »
2019-5-17 16:28 | |
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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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Amazon granted patent for Bitcoin-style system to fight DDoS attacks
Cryptocurrency rumor mongers are likely to be dancing today as Amazon has successfully filed a patent for a Bitcoin-styled Proof-of-Work system. But don’t get ahead of yourself, it doesn’t look like the Seattle-based ecommerce giant will be accepting Bitcoin for payments. дальше »
2019-5-17 14:58 | |
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Review: The $99 Urbanista Stockholm wireless earbuds get the fundamentals right
Oh Sweden. It’s the birthplace of A-Ha’s Morten Harket. Home of the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund. And yes, its capital city, Oslo, is a sight to behold. The fjord-pocked Scandinavian nation is also home to Urbanista – a trendy boutique audio firm which recently released the Stockholm wireless earbuds. дальше »
2019-5-17 14:16 | |
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Dark web user gets 42 months in prison for buying child abuse imagery with Bitcoin
A man in the US has been sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for purchasing, downloading, and concealing child abuse imagery he got on the dark web and paid for with Bitcoin. According to court documents, starting in May 2017, Stephen P. дальше »
2019-5-17 13:55 | |
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Asus’ new Zenfone 6 has a flip-up camera and a 5,000mAh battery
We’ve seen some whacky implementations from phone makers to overcome the notch: pop-up camera, pizza shaped-camera, and even a rotating camera. Now, Asus has added another method to the list by placing a flip-up camera into their latest flagship, the Zenfone 6. дальше »
2019-5-17 13:06 | |
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Google isn’t killing off Nest integrations just yet
Google predictably strirred up a hornet’s nest when it announced at its annual developers conference that it would be shutting down the Works with Nest (WWN) program on August 31, 2019. This would have led to all existing Nest integrations not working beyond that date, in addition to forcing existing Nest customers to migrate their accounts to Google accounts and use Google Assistant to control their smart home setups. дальше »
2019-5-17 12:55 | |
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Dogecoin Price Prediction Today: Daily (DOGE) Value Forecast – May 17
The market continued its downward correction as the bulls were resisted at the $0. 003439 price level. On the downside, if the selling pressure continues, the market will reach the low either at $0. дальше »
2019-5-17 12:00 | |
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Avoiding buzzwords: Eight alternatives to calling yourself ‘innovative’
It’s common to hear businesses describe themselves as “innovative. ” Many companies strive for innovation in their products, services and marketing strategies. However, the term can be overused, resulting in a lack of impact. дальше »
2019-5-17 12:00 | |
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Over 650,000 Game of Thrones fans sign petition to remake Season 8
Game of Thrones Season 8 has been… controversial. The final season for one of the most popular shows on the planet is its worst rated season on IMDb by a considerable margin. At the time of writing, episodes 3, 4, and 5, are the three worst rated episodes in the show’s history. дальше »
2019-5-17 05:12 | |
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Mad scientist builds a robot to beat the crap out of him in a VR fighting game
Since the 80s, fighting games have been a raucous good time, a way to blow off some steam while digitally beating an AI opponent to smithereens. In the VR world though, these same characters might one day fight back — physically. дальше »
2019-5-17 04:19 | |
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Bad news, journalists: Robots are writing really good headlines now
Journalism is hard. Hours of research and writing culminate with publishing a piece with little more than blind faith that it’ll be well-received. Most aren’t. And for those that flop, it’s typically the headline we start with when trying to diagnose the cause of our failures. дальше »
2019-5-17 03:47 | |
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Microsoft announces cloud gaming partnership with Sony
Microsoft and Sony, makers of the eternally-competing Xbox and PlayStation consoles, respectively, today announced they were partnering up to find “joint development of future cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure to support their respective game and content-streaming services. дальше »
2019-5-17 03:09 | |
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Blockchain Metal Company Makes Use of Smart Contracts by Tokenizing Copper with Cu Coin MBX
Blockchain Metal Company is among the latest adopters after it allowed the use of smart contracts in International Commodities Trade. This comes as the wave of blockchain and cryptocurrency continues to sweep across the economic space, with many companies adopting the transformative technologies in a bid to revolutionize their operations. The company is currently using […] дальше »
2019-5-17 02:58 | |
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Scientists bio-hacked E. coli to create synthetic life
Escherichia coli, nobody’s favorite dinner guest, just had the distinction of becoming the first living organism to have its entire DNA code successfully replaced with a synthetic genome. We’ve played with nature’s creations before, but this is the first time we’ve completely reprogrammed them. дальше »
2019-5-17 02:50 | |
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NEM (XEM) goes parabolic and it’s just getting started: Technical developments & adoption to push it further
Alt season is here! Most major altcoins are up by over 15%. NEM (XEM) is one of those that have gone truly parabolic pushing up by over 40% earlier in the day. At the moment, NEM (XEM) has retraced a little, but it is still up by over 36%. If the current altcoin momentum continues, […] дальше »
2019-5-17 01:28 | |
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The new Motorola Razr looks tiny when folded, according to this video
We’ve known for a while Motorola is planning on reviving its Razr brand, jumping on the folding phone bandwagon with its own take on the concept that far removed from Huawei or Samsung’s. Though we’ve leaked materials showing what the phone will look like when open, a video posted on Weibo gives us a good look at what the folding mechanism may look like – and how compact the phone will be when closed. дальше »
2019-5-17 00:34 | |
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Total War: Three Kingdoms is a triumph of beauty and slaughter
Creative Assembly’s Total War: Three Kingdoms is a triumph. There’s no other way to put it. It’s a gorgeous fantasy epic wrapped inside a fine-tuned battle simulator that’s been updated to make it more delightfully frenetic and jaw-dropping than ever. дальше »
2019-5-16 22:57 | |
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Here’s why your Facebook groups went secret overnight
Over the last day, you may have noticed that several of your Facebook groups have switched their settings to “Secret,” for no apparent reason. That may have been to avoid the attentions of a particular virulent group inserting itself into other communities solely for the purpose of getting them banned. дальше »
2019-5-16 22:20 | |
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Meteoric Bitcoin Rally Won’t Rescue Nvidia’s Flailing Stock
By CCN: Nvidia previously blamed its negative earnings report on “crypto winter,” the vaunted extended bear market which Bitcoin appears to have finally exited. The incredible rally of the past couple weeks means many industries related to crypto will see increased demand and valuation – everything from mining to software development will be in fashion again. дальше »
2019-5-17 20:39 | |
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Driverless cars are years away, but self-driving forklifts have arrived
For several years, executives of tech and automobile companies have been promising that fully autonomous vehicles will soon become a common sights in streets and roads. But we’re well into 2019, and self-driving cars are still making stupid mistakes. дальше »
2019-5-16 19:24 | |
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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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Smell Something Fishy? The CFTC Will Pay You to Report Crypto Scams
Nestled in the exhibition room at this year’s Consensus conference, the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) had a message for conference goers as they weaved in and out of booths representing various projects and startups in the space: “Be on the lookout for virtual currency fraud” and if you see it, let us know. дальше »
2019-5-17 19:00 | |
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Belfast Coin: Northern Ireland’s Capital Set to Introduce its Own Cryptocurrency
Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland wants to issue its own cryptocurrency as the digital currency trend continues to spread, Public Technology reports May 14, 2019. Belfast’s City Council plans to use the cryptocurrency as a way of encouraging residents to patronize local merchants and also to promote a sense of civic duty amongRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-16 19:00 | |
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CHEAP: Get $300 off this Dell Inspiron 15 7000
If you’re looking for a graduation present for someone close to you, or you are merely in the market for a new laptop, you could do worse than checking out this Dell Inspiron 15 7000, which is currently on sale for $600 using the code DBLTKYLAFF2. дальше »
2019-5-16 18:40 | |
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Blockchain startups RepuX and JoyToken pull exit scam after raising $8M in ICOs
Even thought it’s 2019, initial coin offering (ICO) exit scams are still being uncovered. The latest to surface has seemingly conned over $8 million from would-be investors. It appears that blockchain startups RepuX and JoyToken have conned investors out of $4. дальше »
2019-5-16 18:36 | |
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Zalando’s Director of Engineering on AI and the future of fashion
Last week’s TNW Conference featured an amazing lineup of speakers, all sharing their unique knowledge and insights into the future of tech. A prominent theme this year was machine learning and artificial intelligence — namely, how industries can harness its power. дальше »
2019-5-16 18:20 | |
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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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Big, greedy Ethereum whales account for 33 percent of cryptocurrency’s supply
Ethereum whales account for just 7 percent of transaction activity in the market – but they control a third of the cryptocurrency’s entire circulating supply. That’s according to a new study by Chainanalysis which found that although these whales don’t have a sizeable impact on Ether’s price, their large sell-offs do make the market more volatile on a daily basis. дальше »
2019-5-16 16:36 | |
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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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Bitcoin Could See Profit-Taking Pullback to Mid-$6K, CNBC ‘Experts’ Say
Panelists at CNBC say that Bitcoin price could be due for a pullback despite climbing more than 120 percent since the start of the year. Third Time’s the Charm for Bitcoin? After months of muted conversation around Bitcoin, CNBC analysts are now back in the saddle again, with cautiously bearish sentiments about BTC as the cryptocurrency continues to enjoy a positive trajectory in 2019. дальше »
2019-5-16 14:00 | |
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‘PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY DEPOSITS,’ begs dying shitcoin factory Cryptopia
It seems some overzealous cryptocurrency traders didn’t get the memo that exchange service Cryptopia is shutting down – and they’re still trying to make deposits to the platform. In a tweet earlier today, the embattled exchange warned users not to send funds to the trading platform. дальше »
2019-5-16 13:09 | |
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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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When it comes to speaker diversity, we’ve only scratched the surface
We all live professional lives alongside people who look pretty different from one another. So, why is it that the conferences many of us frequent have stages that are manned by – well, men? All too often, I show up to a panel only to find that all of the speakers are male. дальше »
2019-5-16 11:45 | |
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