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Long-serving cryptocurrency exchange forced offline, hackers blamed
One of the internet’s longest serving digital asset exchanges, Cryptopia, claims to have been hit by a debilitating hack. After a full day of unscheduled maintenance outages, the NZ-based cryptocurrency exchange posted an official statement, explaining it had suffered “a security breach which resulted in significant losses. дальше »
2019-1-15 14:02 | |
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How Spain’s Iberdrola is using blockchain tech to push renewable energy
Iberdrola, one of Spain’s main energy companies, has completed a blockchain pilot to track renewable energy more accurately than it ever could before – resulting in losses being slashed in half. дальше »
2019-1-15 13:55 | |
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Why most of 2018’s tech predictions were wrong
At the beginning of each year, tech journalists and everyday consumers love to speculate about the types of technology that the future will hold. And I’ll admit, I like to partake in these activities as well. дальше »
2019-1-15 11:48 | |
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Stop worrying about AI taking over the world — it won’t
Should we be afraid of artificial intelligence? For me, this is a simple question with an even simpler, two letter answer: no. But not everyone agrees – many people, including the late physicist Stephen Hawking, have raised concerns that the rise of powerful AI systems could spell the end for humanity. дальше »
2019-1-15 11:45 | |
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Rocket League now lets you play with friends on any platform
If you’ve never played Rocket League before, there’s now a good reason to give it a go: the massively popular soccer-with-RC-cars game has just introduced full cross-platform play across every modern OS and console – including the Nintendo Switch – so you can team up with players regardless of what system they own. дальше »
2019-1-15 11:09 | |
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Apple says Qualcomm refused to supply chips for the next iPhone
In the latest episode of the Apple v Qualcomm battle, the Cupertino-based company’s COO, Jeff Williams, said the chipmaker refused to supply modems for the new iPhones – a move that could drastically affect the network performance of the upcoming range of Apple’s handsets. дальше »
2019-1-15 10:38 | |
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US police can’t force you to unlock your phone with fingerprints or face recognition
Last Friday, Judge Kandis Westmore ruled in a US federal court in California that police cannot compel suspects to unlock their phones using biometrics like face recognition, iris scans, or fingerprints, as that would be in violation of their Fifth Amendment protections against self-incrimination. дальше »
2019-1-15 08:48 | |
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Spotify just inked a deal with the world’s second biggest YouTube channel’s label
Music streaming service Spotify has inked a deal with Indian music label T-series to make all 160,000 of its songs available on the platform. This means Spotify listeners can now enjoy a large collection of Bollywood and Indian regional music. дальше »
2019-1-15 07:46 | |
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Spotify just inked a deal with the label that stole PewDiePie’s YouTube crown
Music streaming service Spotify has inked a deal with Indian music label T-series to make all 160,000 of its songs available on the platform. This means Spotify listeners can now enjoy a large collection of Bollywood and Indian regional music. дальше »
2019-1-15 07:46 | |
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Report: Apple may abandon Lightning for USB-C (and bring back the iPod Touch)
A new report suggests Apple “might” make the switch to USB-C in 2019 on both the iPhone and iPad. The report, from supply chain blog Macotakara, claims Apple engineers are working on the USB-C transition but haven’t yet reached the reference design stage — meaning, it could miss the 2019 cut-off, pushing it to 2020. дальше »
2019-1-15 05:29 | |
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Roller Coaster Tycoon enthusiast created a coaster that takes 12 years (and real bladder control) to ride
Imagine walking into a theme park with a 6-year-old, and leaving just in time to drop them off at college, 12 years later. For fans of the game Roller Coaster Tycoon, these are obviously minor details. дальше »
2019-1-15 03:34 | |
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Goodbye old friend: Microsoft to end support for Windows 7 in one year
It’s not surprising to see PC users running an old version of Windows. Whether they refuse to switch to Windows 10’s service model or their IT department is lazy, it’s still pretty common to see PC’s running Windows 7. дальше »
2019-1-15 02:17 | |
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The adorable story of Animal Crossing Grandma is the perfect start to 2019
There’s something charming whenever you hear stories about gamers who don’t fit the preconceived notion of what a “gamer” is. At the beginning of the year, we were lucky to hear the story of “Animal Crossing Grandma,” a lovely octogenarian who’s logged more hours in one game than most of us have in all our games combined. дальше »
2019-1-15 01:35 | |
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US Army’s defense of killer robots sounds like the plot to War Games
The US Army wants to develop fully autonomous weapons systems, but its initiatives to take humans out of the loop have been met with push-back from lawmakers and the general public. The government’s solution? Treat it as a PR problem. дальше »
2019-1-15 01:28 | |
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YouTube now lets you swipe through videos like Instagram Stories
We’ve all wasted hours watching recommended videos on YouTube, but now the company is making it even easier to procrastinate your time away. Starting this week, you’ll be able to navigate through recommended videos with a simple horizontal swipe. дальше »
2019-1-15 22:51 | |
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2019: The year Nvidia gets serious about robots
Nvidia threw open the doors on its new robotics laboratory in Seattle last week, ushering in a new era for the company. In doing so it’s put the competition on notice. The 13,000-foot Seattle facility is an innovation center designed for a staff of 50. дальше »
2019-1-14 22:35 | |
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HSBC leans on blockchain tech to process $250b worth of fx transactions
Global bank HSBC has processed more than 3 million foreign exchange (fx) transactions using blockchain technology. According to a report, the transactions, completed over the past year, were worth $250bn. дальше »
2019-1-14 20:56 | |
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Surprise – the 3 biggest cybersecurity threats are all cryptocurrency miners
The three most prevalent threats plaguing the internet have been found to be cryptocurrency miners. In its latest analysis of the internet‘s most pressing malware hazards, cybersecurity group Check Point ranked the supposedly neutral Monero-mining script CoinHive in first place – for the thirteenth month in a row, reports ZDNet. дальше »
2019-1-14 19:49 | |
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$950K Bitcoin ransom paid but US businessman still missing
An American businesses man is still missing even though his family have paid kidnappers a ransom of nearly $950,000 in Bitcoin. William Sean Creighton Kopko, the owner of an online gambling platform, was snatched whilst in Costa Rica during September last year, TVNZ reports. дальше »
2019-1-14 17:27 | |
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WriteMapper 2 is a flexible, dead-simple desktop app for mind mapping
I’ve been using mind maps more often lately, to plan feature stories, as well as for household maintenance and hobby projects. While pen and paper work great, software tools are more flexible and can accommodate detailed information better. дальше »
2019-1-14 16:17 | |
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Danish regulators go after Bitcoin trader’s unpaid tax
Cryptocurrency traders in Denmark will be facing increased scrutiny. It comes after the country’s tax agency was granted permission to begin collecting data relating to cryptocurrency trades made through three exchanges between 2016 and 2018. дальше »
2019-1-14 15:57 | |
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Twitter’s upcoming conversation interface looks like a colorful mess
Last week, Twitter announced that it’ll launch a new beta program to test out its upcoming features to reshape how conversations take place on the platform. Now, we have our first look at the upcoming features thanks to TechCrunch, and frankly, the interface looks like a multicolor mess. дальше »
2019-1-14 15:28 | |
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Ryuk ransomware earns hackers $3.7M in Bitcoin over 5 months
A squad of cybersecurity firms have tracked a ransomware threat spreading across the internet known as Ryuk, which has collected over 705 BTC in just five months, estimated to be worth the equivalent of $3. дальше »
2019-1-14 14:13 | |
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Malaysia set to impose harsh new ICO and cryptocurrency laws
The Malaysian government is regulating initial coin offerings (ICOs) and cryptocurrency trading. According to a statement issued by Lim Guan Eng, the country’s Minister of Finance, launching unauthorized ICOs or participating in the exchange of digital goods could result in a 10-year jail term and a $2,4 million (RM 10 million fine). дальше »
2019-1-14 14:10 | |
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Review: The Honor 10 Lite is a budget phone that feels much more expensive
Slap bang in the middle of 2018, Honor released the venerable Honor 10 smartphone, which we were pretty big fans of. Why? For the simple reason that his drop-dead gorgeous handset offered impressive camera performance and near-flagship specifications for the palatable price of r its bargain-basement price. дальше »
2019-1-14 14:00 | |
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8 digital New Year’s resolutions to improve your personal and work life
Boris is the wise ol’ CEO of TNW who writes a weekly column on everything about being an entrepreneur — from managing stress to embracing awkwardness. You can also get his musings straight to your inbox by signing up for his newsletter! By now your New Year’s hangover should be over, and you’re finding out how difficult it is to maintain your New Year’s resolutions. дальше »
2019-1-14 13:29 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Ethereum Classic hackers return $100K worth of stolen funds
It’s another Monday and that means we have another Moonday Mornings for you. Here’s what you need to catch up on from over the weekend. 1. Nine cryptocurrency mining firms have decided to band together and sue a Washington State utility company after it raised electricity costs. дальше »
2019-1-14 13:07 | |
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Oppo to unveil phone camera with 10x optical zoom on January 16
We’ve seen plenty of phones featuring 2x optical zoom with the help of a secondary camera. But Chinese smartphone maker Oppo is about to set a new standard by unveiling a phone camera with 10x optical lossless zoom. дальше »
2019-1-14 12:07 | |
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Why data privacy is hot and machine learning is not
Looking back on the past twelve months, we will all remember cybersecurity scares, revelations of data malpractices, and countless large-scale data breaches. Allegations ranged from Google’s non-consensual tracking of user location data to (unlikely) instances of China covertly installing microscopic spy chips on US tech hardware. дальше »
2019-1-14 11:52 | |
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The race to become the most-liked Instagram post has been won by an egg
This picture above, of an egg, has racked up the most likes of any single post on Instagram: 24 million and counting. And it beat the last record holder – a photo of model Kylie Jenner’s baby posted last February – by a whopping 6 million in just 10 days. дальше »
2019-1-14 11:10 | |
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Alleged OnePlus 7 leaks hint at a notch-less design (and maybe a slider)
The OnePlus rumor mill has started early this year, and we have our first leaks of its next device out in the wild. According to images posted by SlashLeaks, the company will ditch the notch for its upcoming OnePlus 7. дальше »
2019-1-14 10:50 | |
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Samsung is prepping M-series budget phones to battle its Chinese rivals in India
After playing second fiddle to Chinese rival Xiaomi in India’s burgeoning smartphone market in 2018, Samsung is set to fight back with a new line of budget-friendly handsets. The company will introduce a new M-series of phones on January 28 in India. дальше »
2019-1-14 09:31 | |
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Verizon is testing a game streaming service targeting Android devices
The Verge reports that Verizon is the latest company to throw its hat into the game streaming ring, with a trial of its upcoming service that it’s quietly running with some customers on Nvidia Shield set-top boxes. дальше »
2019-1-14 08:50 | |
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The first teaser for Game of Thrones’ final season reveals a Stark family reunion
Draw your swords: the eighth and final season of HBO’s Game of Thrones is nearly here, and its first teaser is out now. Hit the play button above to watch it. There’s not much to glean from the all-too-short clip: it takes us inside the Crypts of Winterfell, where it appears that the Stark children – Sansa, Arya, and Jon Snow – will reunite to face a common threat. дальше »
2019-1-14 07:27 | |
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Why researchers want to build an AI that can predict a person’s attractiveness
It’s an age-old question – what makes someone attractive? We often say things like “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” but while this romantic notion may bring comfort to those dealt a poor hand in life, it also gives the impression that the foundations of attractiveness are elusive and unpredictable. дальше »
2019-1-13 20:00 | |
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Why it’s a no-brainer to have women in your startup’s exec team
While women have made strides toward better representation in leadership roles over the last decade, the progress has been slow and labored. According to a recent Global Gender Gap Report via LinkedIn and the World Economic Forum, women continue to hold under half of the leadership positions across fields – in many industries, we make up less than 20 percent of upper management. дальше »
2019-1-13 17:30 | |
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Governments need to embrace AI for the good of the people
AI has already taken the private sphere by storm, with massive corporations, dynamic startups, and even our own living rooms playing host to intelligent machine learning software. It’s no big surprise, then, that the world of government is starting to turn to AI to improve its effectiveness in serving populations large and small. дальше »
2019-1-13 13:30 | |
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China’s moon landing could launch a new space race
China became the third country to land a probe on the Moon on January 2. But, more importantly, it became the first to do so on the far side of the moon — often called the dark side. The ability to land on the far side of the moon is a technical achievement in its own right, one that neither Russia nor the United States has pursued. дальше »
2019-1-13 12:30 | |
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Circle CEO Believes Crypto Is Going to Be More Disruptive Than the Web
Founder of Goldman Sachs-backed Circle, Jeremy Allaire, said in an interview that cryptocurrencies will have a bigger impact than… The post Circle CEO Believes Crypto Is Going to Be More Disruptive Than the Web appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-1-14 00:47 | |
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Uber’s 3 grand ambitions and what they mean for us regular folks
Uber has plans to eliminate car ownership, take over the public transportation systems, and even fly you across cities. Say bye to being stuck in traffic? Uber says this dream can become reality in just few years’ time, as it rolls out plans to become “Amazon of transportation. дальше »
2019-1-12 17:30 | |
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Personalized marketing will be huge in 2019
Personalization has come a long way since Amazon started leveraging personalized book recommendations in 1999. Half of companies worldwide have identified it as a priority investment, and globally 92 percent of marketers believe there’s value in 1-to-1 marketing technology. дальше »
2019-1-12 13:30 | |
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Keep your digital life secure with these 6 simple tricks
Data breaches, widespread malware attacks, and microtargeted personalized advertising were lowlights of digital life in 2018. As technologies change, so does the advice security experts give for how to best stay safe. дальше »
2019-1-12 12:30 | |
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Real-world Photoshop: Proctor & Gamble debut a handheld device that could replace makeup
Proctor & Gamble debuted its newest tool in the fight against aging. At CES this week, the company introduced the world to contrasts in melanin before using onboard cameras to take more than 200 images per second. дальше »
2019-1-12 04:05 | |
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Nefarious AI creates images of delicious food that doesn’t exist
A team of researchers from Tel-Aviv University developed a neural network capable of reading a recipe and generating an image of what the finished, cooked product would look like. As if DeepFakes weren’t bad enough, now we can’t be sure the delicious food we see online is real. дальше »
2019-1-12 02:38 | |
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Google killed the Chromecast Audio, so now’s a great time to buy one
Google just discontinued one of its best and most underrated products, the Chromecast Audio. On the plus side, the company is offering a great deal as it gets rid of inventory: you can now buy the $35 dongle for just $15 on Google’s website. дальше »
2019-1-12 02:28 | |
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