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Monero Glitch Allowed Hackers To Steal XMR From Exchanges
The Next Web’s in-house cryptocurrency column recently reported that Monero, the foremost privacy-centric cryptocurrency, was subject to a relatively minor cybersecurity vulnerability. According to the technology news outlet, “inventive” hackers could create false transaction data via the copying of a simple line of code from the Monero wallet code base, which is open-sourced and easily […] The post Monero Glitch Allowed Hackers To Steal XMR From Exchanges appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-8-3 06:14 | |
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Teens are seeking cosmetic surgery to look like their favorite Snapchat filters
Cosmetic surgeons have always fielded seemingly odd requests to recreate body parts from celebrities: Angelina Jolie’s lips,David Beckham’s calve, or perhaps Salma Hayek’s breasts. Teens today, however, are a different breed. дальше »
2018-8-3 04:34 | |
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People are turning to subreddits in lieu of traditional counseling
“I want to die. ” “I wish I’d said goodbye. ” “I give up. ” “Please help me. ” Cries for help echo. These aren’t quotes from a suicide hotline, or a group therapy session. They’re all posts on Reddit, just a few out of the hundreds a day that are made on the dozens of subreddits dedicated to helping people with mental health problems, life crises, or emotional torment. дальше »
2018-8-3 02:44 | |
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John McAfee’s ‘unhackable’ Bitcoin wallet (allegedly) got hacked
John McAfee threw down the gauntlet last week when claiming his newly-created Bitcoin wallet, Bitfi, was “unhackable. ” It took security researchers less than a week to hack it. As of yesterday, a Dutch security researcher known as “OverSoft” claimed to have root access to McAfee’s unhackable wallet. дальше »
2018-8-3 01:28 | |
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Disclose wants to create a legal safe harbor for security researchers
An increasing number of enterprises take advantage of bug bounty programs to identify vulnerabilities and structural weaknesses within software. But outside of these formal programs, informing vendors about security issues can be a legal minefield. дальше »
2018-8-3 00:14 | |
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Facebook’s Digital Literacy Library is an imperfect course in online etiquette
Facebook today released a “Digital Literacy Library,” a series of education modules designed to help parents and teachers educate children on best behavior online. But Facebook seems to be leaving out questions about what it could do to protect kids online as well. дальше »
2018-8-3 23:59 | |
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Study: People are less likely to turn a robot off if it asks them not to
A team of German researchers published a study earlier this week indicating people can be duped into leaving a robot turned on just because it “asks” them to. The problem is called personification and it could cause our species some problems as machines become more integrated into our society. дальше »
2018-8-3 23:32 | |
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There’s a reason video game trailers are so confusing
Game trailers are often our first impression on a coming title, so color me surprised when I noticed so many of them are dark, gloomy, and disorienting. Early trailers for AAA games can often be poorly lit and held together by jumpy editing. дальше »
2018-8-3 20:52 | |
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A beginner’s guide to AI: Algorithms
Welcome to TNW’s beginner’s guide to AI. This (currently) four part feature should provide you with a very basic understanding of what AI is, what it can do, and how it works. The guide contains articles on (in order published) neural networks, computer vision, natural language processing, and algorithms. дальше »
2018-8-3 20:42 | |
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Review: The Surface Go is officially my favorite PC
Before there was a Surface Book, Surface Studio, or Surface Pro, there was just the Surface. It’s been over three years since Microsoft last updated its smallest and cheapest series of devices, but it was worth the wait. дальше »
2018-8-3 20:02 | |
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Apple becomes first company to reach $1 trillion market value
Apple Inc. today became the first publicly listed US company valued at $1 trillion. The Cupertino company saw its stock surge nearly six percent yesterday after reporting better than expected earnings over the last quarter. дальше »
2018-8-3 18:58 | |
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Samsung says smartphones have the best security for cryptocurrency, security experts disagree
With more than $761 million in cryptocurrency thefts this year alone, security has become a hot topic in blockchain tech. But what exactly is the best way to store your digital assets on decentralized networks? If you ask Samsung, the answer might be your smartphone. дальше »
2018-8-3 18:30 | |
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ConsenSys Ventures Partner Discusses Google’s Push Into Blockchain and Why She Prefers Ethereum over Bitcoin
Kavita Gupta, a founding and managing partner at Consensys Ventures, the venture capital arm of ConsenSys, a blockchain venture production studio, recently discussed in an interview with Bloomberg Market Google’s recent push into the blockchain industry. дальше »
2018-8-3 18:23 | |
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Telegram Passport is already drawing fire for not being secure enough
The first piece of blockchain-related tech from Telegram was shown off last week, but experts are claiming that its just waiting to be hacked. Telegram Passport is meant to be a secure way of managing identity documents. дальше »
2018-8-3 18:08 | |
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The Devialet Gold Phantom speaker is sexy, ugly, and loud af
We need to get a few things out the way before we can start reviewing the Devialet Gold Phantom bluetooth speaker. Firstly, it’s odd looking. Secondly, it costs $2,890. Thirdly, it kicks out 108 dB of pure noise, the same as a live rock concert. дальше »
2018-8-3 18:05 | |
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SEC investigates tea company whose stock rose 500% after adding blockchain to its name
Long Island Tea Corp. – no, wait, Long Blockchain Corp. – might have to put an end to their name-changing adventures as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has served them with subpoena, Bloomberg reports. дальше »
2018-8-2 16:21 | |
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Monero wallet vulnerability made it possible to steal XMR from exchanges
It appears popular cryptocurrency Monero, often praised for its privacy functions, was riddled with security vulnerabilities – one of which allowed hackers to steal coins directly from the wallets of exchange desks. дальше »
2018-8-2 15:16 | |
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July in Africa: Free Google Wi-Fi and agriculture drones
Internet usage in Africa is growing, but not quickly enough for Google, which wants to give it a nudge to boost its user base on the continent. Things came to a head in July in this respect, with the company announcing it was partnering with Kenya’s third largest telecoms firm — Telkom — to launch commercial operations of its internet-beaming balloon project Loon in the East African country. дальше »
2018-8-2 14:50 | |
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Scientists are using solar powered MP3 players to fight diarrhea in the rainforest
URIDU, a German non-profit social enterprise, is using educational and inspirational music in the fight against the spread of diarrhea in remote regions of the Central African Republic and Congo. дальше »
2018-8-2 14:30 | |
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Instagram influencers almost duped me into using ineffective fertility apps
Influencers promote almost anything on social media from holidays to makeup to discount codes, and even fertility apps. Our feeds are flooded with #ad posts from influencers who are er, some influencers on social media don’t know enough about a certain product that they’re promoting, which could be why companies are so attracted to them. дальше »
2018-8-2 13:55 | |
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Musical.ly is merging with Tik Tok’s short video platform
Musical. ly, the popular lip-sync video app, is being folded into a similar platform called Tik Tok. The merger will see Musical. ly’s brand and app disappear, and its community is being automatically migrated to Tik Tok with an app update. дальше »
2018-8-2 13:04 | |
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An AI that ‘hears’ machine failure might soon be used for roller coasters
How do we know when the things we own or the items we use everyday need maintenance? In most cases, people only take corrective measures when things stop working. For some organizations, periodic maintenance checks are the order of the day; however, these can be costly as planned downtime is needed to carry these out. дальше »
2018-8-2 11:51 | |
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The next iPad Pro might ditch the home button and bezels
9to5Mac reports that Apple may be working on an update to its iPad Pro line, which will see the high-end tablet lose its thick bezels around the screen and its home button. That’s from a battery usage icon in the iOS 12 developer beta 5, which depicts an iPad with the aforementioned changes. дальше »
2018-8-2 11:46 | |
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The Democratic Republic of Congo’s electronic voting machines worry security experts
The technology company, Miru Systems Co. , have growing concerns about the South Korean manufactured electronic voting machines in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s upcoming 2018 general elections. дальше »
2018-8-2 10:44 | |
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Coinbase now lets you buy and sell cryptocurrency using British Pounds
Coinbase is making it easier for Brits to buy and sell cryptocurrency. The exchange desk announced it now supports Pound Sterling deposits and withdrawals natively on its platform. In addition to eliminating frictions associated with converting funds from Euro to pounds, another benefit of having native support for the local currency is that it allows for much faster deposit and withdrawal times. дальше »
2018-8-2 10:32 | |
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JBL launches its $250 Google Assistant-powered Smart Display to take on Lenovo
Audio hardware brand JBL is entering the smart display arena with its new Link View, which is powered by Google Assistant and costs $250. For the asking price, you get an 8-inch touchscreen, dual 10W speakers, a 5-megapixel front camera for video calls, and a PrivacySwitch feature that blocks the camera shutter and mutes the mic – all in a black splash-proof body. дальше »
2018-8-2 10:24 | |
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WhatsApp is finally ready to start making money
Before it was acquired by Facebook, WhatsApp used to display a banner in its app asking users to pay a nominal fee to use its messaging service after the first year. I’ve never paid that fee, and I don’t know anyone who has. дальше »
2018-8-2 09:31 | |
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Blind gamer racks up 7,600 kills in Call of Duty: WWII
Ever heard the expressions, “A blind person could do better,” or “What are you, blind?” Be careful if you say that while playing Call of Duty, because you could be talking to TJ, a visually impaired gamer who, if we’re being honest, could probably whip my ass at any given FPS and yours too. дальше »
2018-8-2 00:49 | |
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Parents are shelling out $20/hour for Fortnite tutors and the internet is losing its goddamn mind
In what surely constitutes a sign of the coming apocalypse, parents are shelling out up to $20 an hour for coaches to help their children suck less at Fortnite. Or, you know, maybe the internet is overreacting, just a tad. дальше »
2018-8-2 23:51 | |
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Everything you need to know about Reddit’s recent security ‘incident’
Reddit recently learned that a hacker managed to access multiple employee accounts and walk away with “some” current email addresses and a 2007 database backup. It’s in the midst of a “painstaking investigation” currently to figure out what went wrong. дальше »
2018-8-2 22:00 | |
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Facebook’s airplane reaction wasn’t cleared for takeoff
You might have noticed an addition to Facebook‘s menu of reactions yesterday: A tiny airplane. This unidentified flying object disappeared as quickly as it appeared, but that didn’t stop users from undertaking some pretty weird — and utterly pointless — rituals to get it. дальше »
2018-8-2 21:29 | |
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ConsenSys Ventures Partner Discusses Google’s Push Into Blockchain and Why She Prefers Ethereum over Bitcoin
Kavita Gupta, a founding and managing partner at Consensys Ventures, the venture capital arm of ConsenSys, a blockchain venture production studio, recently discussed in an interview with Bloomberg Market Google’s recent push into the blockchain industry. дальше »
2018-8-1 19:36 | |
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Google allegedly working on censored search engine for Chinese market
Recently Leaked documents reveal Google might be ready to make a government-friendly, censored version of its search engine in order to gain access to the Chinese people. This would mark the company’s return to both the country and the government’s stringent censorship. дальше »
2018-8-1 19:23 | |
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France passes a new law banning smartphones in schools
As of next month, French students will no longer be allowed to use smartphones or tablets while at school. The law was passed on Monday and will apply to school children between 3 and 15 years old, according to CNN. дальше »
2018-8-1 18:00 | |
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Ripple booked Bill Clinton for a speech and Twitter won’t shut up about it
It seems Ripple is really into celebs. Earlier today, the company announced former US President, Bill Clinton, will be speaking at its annual Swell conference – but it appears the cryptocurrency community on Twitter is not all that impressed. дальше »
2018-8-1 17:46 | |
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The ZX Spectrum Vega+ is the ultimate crowdfunding cautionary tale
In 2016, an obscure UK company called Retro Computers Ltd (RCL) asked the internet a question: itous crowdfunding site IndieGogo. In return, RCL promised that later down the line, they’d get their hands on the handheld, called the Sinclair ZX Spectrum Vega+. дальше »
2018-8-1 16:47 | |
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Blueprints for 3D printed guns stay offline for now — but we should still be worried
A 2MB zip file contains all you need to 3D print your own gun – a pistol called the Liberator – from the comfort of your home. It’s been doing the rounds since 2013, thanks to an Austin, Texas-based non-profit called Defense Distributed (DD). дальше »
2018-8-1 16:05 | |
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Facebook and Instagram officially announce new tools to fight social media addiction
Remember the time before our collective social media addiction? The freedom? The frolicking? The lack of people calling you a “snowflake libtard” after you make an innocuous comment? Wonderful days. дальше »
2018-8-1 15:42 | |
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Join us in overthrowing tech’s patriarchy with TNW’s all-women Answers panel
The state of women-led startups in Europe has never seemed more open — but in many ways, it’s as dire as ever. A recent survey led by Women Who Tech found that 58 percent of women founders across Europe had experienced some form of harassment. дальше »
2018-8-1 15:31 | |
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Google wants to bring free Wi-Fi to Nigeria next year
Google has announced that it will be providing free high-speed Internet access via Wi-Fi hotspots Nigeria. Known as Google Station for Nigeria, the program aims to provide high quality and high-speed Wi-Fi hotspots across Nigeria in partnership with 21st Century, one of the largest fibre network providers in the west Afrikan country. дальше »
2018-8-1 15:08 | |
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Facebook is developing a singing contest feature to rival musical.ly
If karaoke on the weekends isn’t enough for you to show off your vocals, you might like what Facebook has been caught working on. Researcher and code-breaker Jane Manchum Wong found a code which indicates that Facebook may introduce a ‘Talent Show’ feature where users would make use of Facebook’s recently added music partnerships by recording themselves singing and submitting their audition for review amongst other users on the platform. дальше »
2018-8-1 14:29 | |
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This futuristic fitness tracker creates a 3D model of your naked body
The future’s weird. Just when you’re disappointed with the lack of Star Trek-style replicators (come on, scientists), something unexpectedly badass rears its head. You know, like the Naked 3D fitness tracker. дальше »
2018-8-1 14:00 | |
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Those ridiculous Bird scooters are now in Europe
Bird, the electric scooter rental company that’s worth $2 billion for some reason, is coming to Europe. The first city to be “graced” with Bird’s Scooters is Paris. Here, the company has cautiously launched with a pilot program of between 50 and 100 two-wheelers, all of which will probably be stolen by the end of next week. дальше »
2018-8-1 13:33 | |
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Strava modularizes its old subscription model for more versatility
Strava – the world’s most popular running and cycling tracking app – has announced the release of a new subscription model: Strava Summit. The free version of the app lets users track, analyze, and share their physical activity. дальше »
2018-8-1 13:00 | |
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SlideShare Gems is the best Twitter account in existence
Twitter is incredible (and horrendous) for so many reasons. It’s a great place to follow trending news stories, share your thoughts, get into fights with people who don’t share your thoughts, and more. дальше »
2018-8-1 11:33 | |
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@SlideShareGems is the best Twitter account in existence
Twitter is incredible (and horrendous) for so many reasons. It’s a great place to follow trending news stories, share your thoughts, get into fights with people who don’t share your thoughts, and more. дальше »
2018-8-1 11:33 | |
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Uganda is trying to ban internet porn
It appears that Ugandan authorities are tightening their grip on how the Internet is accessed and used in the east Afrikan country. This is because the Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) has instructed telecommunications companies and Internet Service Providers (ISPs)to block local and international pornography websites. дальше »
2018-8-1 10:54 | |
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