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Elvie’s sleek tech for new mothers is breaking taboos in women’s health
Five years ago, global funding for the femtech sector had barely reached $100 million total. But now the femtech industry is set to see a huge increase with more than $400 million funneling in — the largest amount of funding the industry has ever received. дальше »
2019-7-17 16:41 | |
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How OnePlus uses robotic hands, mannequin heads, and a tiny carnival ride to test its phone cameras
As tech writers, we get to play with a lot of phones. But, it’s not often that we get to peek behind the curtain to see how engineers are working on the product. That’s why I was pretty excited when OnePlus invited us to visit its camera lab in Taiwan. дальше »
2019-7-17 16:13 | |
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God forgive us, we made cocktails using Soylent
The idea behind Soylent is simple: why waste time cooking when you can replace meals with a powdered drink? “Don’t be lame,” the concept seemed to say, “it’s the future now — food’s dumb. ” Generally, this is all well and good(-ish), but it leaves out one vital ingredient of life: getting shitfaced. дальше »
2019-7-17 14:55 | |
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Xiaomi’s Redmi K20 Pro will have 3 rear cameras and no notch, for only $400
After last year’s Poco F1, Xiaomi is once again gunning for the top spot in the affordable premium smartphone ($400-$700) segment in India – which is currently held by OnePlus. It’s hitting back with the new Redmi K20 Pro, which features top-of-the-line specs, a pop-up selfie camera, a rear triple-camera set up, and a competitive price: Rs 27,999 ($406). дальше »
2019-7-17 14:13 | |
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Why empathy won’t get automated anytime soon
Depending on who you ask, AI is either going to put us all out of a job or create more jobs than ever before. Either way, tech education is touted as the path to career success. But computer science majors keep launching startups that are technology- rather than people-centered. дальше »
2019-7-17 14:00 | |
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PSA: FaceApp can use your uploaded photos and your likeness for “commercial purposes”
FaceApp appears to be having a viral moment, again. The two year old AI-driven photo editor from Russian company Wireless Lab, which rose in popularity for its realistic facial transformations in photos, is back in the spotlight. дальше »
2019-7-17 11:46 | |
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French government to create ‘ICO white list’ with new regulations
While the world is looking at Facebook’s Libra and its recent senate hearing, France is knuckling down and is set to approve the first wave of cryptocurrency businesses under new legislation. Under the rules, cryptocurrency-related firms will voluntarily abide by a regulatory framework that requires them to pay tax, provide consumer protection, and meet capital requirements, Reuters reports. дальше »
2019-7-17 11:21 | |
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Chinese vertical dramas made for phone viewing show the future of mobile video
Mobile video is a big deal, but you don’t need me to tell you that. Big Tech has been fast-moving into the mobile video space for a few years now, and recently a slew of mobile-specific content has arrived. дальше »
2019-7-17 11:08 | |
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Elon Musk’s Neuralink wants you to type on your iPhone using your brain
At its presentation today at the California Academy of Sciences, Elon Musk‘s brain-computer interface company Neuralink revealed its plans to begin human trials of its neuron-reading technology next year. дальше »
2019-7-17 07:53 | |
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Elon Musk’s Neuralink is building tech to control computers with your mind
Elon Musk‘s ambitious brain-computer interface company, Neuralink, finally told us today what it’s been up to. It’s building a device that’ll let you control computers and phones with your brain. дальше »
2019-7-17 06:43 | |
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Ubisoft reveals its list of games for Uplay+ and I have questions
Ubisoft today released the list of games that’ll be included in its Uplay+ paid streaming service — and it comes with a very important footnote that makes me question its value. The game list is admittedly impressive — over 100 titles, including the entirety of the Assassin’s Creed, Prince of Persia, and Far Cry series (or at least the games Ubisoft has been responsible for), as well as the various Tom Clancy properties. дальше »
2019-7-17 03:55 | |
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Tor Project Bitcoin Donation Fund Raises 65% on First Day
The group behind internet privacy project, Tor, has launched a bitcoin donation fund as part of their fight against web censorship and surveillance. Tor Teams Up With BTCPay The web privacy advocates aim to raise $10,000 in a two-week crowdfunding campaign which will go towards the fight against internet censorship. дальше »
2019-7-17 00:00 | |
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Apex Legends is punishing cheaters by making them fight each other
In any online game, cheaters can really ruin it for everyone else. Not only do they ruin the sense of fair play, but, in defiance of the old adage, they often prosper. So what’s EA doing with Apex Legends‘s cheaters? Sticking the offenders in a pool together. дальше »
2019-7-17 23:21 | |
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Counteracting the Sea of Sameness in Marketing
Follow the leader is not only a children’s game but a concept ingrained in the social psychology that drives us to emulate what’s popular. Marketers are notorious for paying close attention to what’s resonating in their industry amongst their peers and capitalizing on it, but often to a fault. дальше »
2019-7-17 19:45 | |
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On July 15, the Bank of England revealed Alan Turing, a pioneer of computer science and artificial intelligence, will be the face of the new of Turing’s photo. While the number might seem random at first, it actually contains a piece of information about Turing’s life, as spotted by eagle-eyed Twitter users. дальше »
2019-7-16 17:17 | |
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What’s a cryptocurrency exit scam and how do I spot one?
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and info to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. Google ‘cryptocurrency’ and the likelihood is you’ll see ‘exit scam’ somewhere in the results. дальше »
2019-7-16 16:56 | |
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55,000 cryptocurrency users affected in Bitpoint’s $28 million hack
Embattled cryptocurrency exchange Bitpoint has revealed that roughly half of its 110,000 users were affected by last week’s $3. 02 billion yen ($28 million) hack, reports The Mainchi. Speaking at a Tokyo press conference, Bitpoint president Genki Oda noted that of the 3. дальше »
2019-7-16 15:47 | |
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Hackers breached Bulgaria’s tax agency and leaked the data of 5M people
Bulgaria has suffered what has been described as the biggest data leak in its history. The stolen data, which hackers emailed to local media on July 15, originates from the country’s tax reporting service – the National Revenue Agency (NRA). дальше »
2019-7-16 15:40 | |
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Domestic abusers are using easily accessible apps to stalk and control their victims
For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. Hollywood has us believing that spyware technology is only used by secret-agent hackers who plant tracking devices in car wheels or in the soles of shoes. дальше »
2019-7-16 14:52 | |
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It’s 2019 and Google still can’t keep malware out of its Android app store
Google appears to have a problem with stopping malicious apps from sneaking into the Play Store. In what appears to yet another case of malware disguised as a legitimate app, security researchers from Symantec have found a new app that advertised itself as an unofficial version of Telegram messaging app — only to push malicious websites in the background. дальше »
2019-7-16 14:40 | |
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To prepare today’s workforce for AI, they must understand it’s not a threat
For countless businesses across all industries and around the world, AI is dominating mindshare to impossible-to-ignore levels. It’s all entrepreneurs and business leaders can talk about: What does a future with AI look like? What are the gains that AI can make for my company? What are the losses? What’s the human impact – in jobs, in communication, in ways of working and interacting? And understandably that has caused a lot of concern, even distress, among many people, leaders, and workers alike. дальше »
2019-7-16 14:00 | |
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Would your mobile phone be powerful enough to get you to the moon?
Many people who are old enough to have experienced the first moon landing will vividly remember what it was like watching Neil Armstrong utter his famous quote: “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind. дальше »
2019-7-16 13:54 | |
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Zoom’s scary webcam flaw also affects RingCentral and Zhumu
Last week, video conferencing app Zoom had to make a major change to its service to fix a frightening webcam vulnerability. But new evidence disclosed by security researcher Karan Lyons shows that other conferencing apps like RingCentral and Zhumu are susceptible to the same issue. дальше »
2019-7-16 09:22 | |
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Watch Apple’s trailer for its show about the Apollo 11 mission, For All Mankind
In March, Apple offered us a glimpse of the range of TV shows it’s launching with its new service, Apple TV+. You can get a taste of the upcoming content right now, with the trailer for the show, For All Mankind. дальше »
2019-7-16 08:56 | |
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Gears of War 5 reworked to remove smoking it apparently never had
In the continued campaign against “cool” depictions of tobacco use, Gears of War will apparently no longer include depictions of smoking — but there’s some confusion as apparently it wasn’t going to have any to begin with. дальше »
2019-7-16 02:02 | |
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Twitter launches its faster, cleaner design, including new color themes
We’ve been hearing rumblings of a redesigned Twitter. com for months, but it’s finally here. The social network today revealed its new look – designed to better line up with its mobile apps – is rolling out to users today. дальше »
2019-7-16 23:14 | |
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Gorge from the consumerist trough and buy this Prime Day shit
Today is Prime Day. That means you can get discounts on all manner of things. If you have an Amazon Prime account. Thing is, there are so many deals out there, how are you meant to know which ones are good? Well, luckily for you, we covered a wide selection of cool Prime Day stuff. дальше »
2019-7-15 18:15 | |
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$840,000 Bitcoin ransom plot foiled, kidnapped crypto traders rescued
Police in India have rescued three people, including two cryptocurrency traders, that were held to ransom for two weeks to the sum of 80 Bitcoin ($840,000). At 2. 30am on Sunday, a man with a pistol was spotted outside Shankara Residency in Bhankrota. дальше »
2019-7-15 17:49 | |
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PRIME CHEAP: The Bose SoundLink Color II Bluetooth speaker is only $89 (not $130!)
Welcome to PRIME CHEAP, our series about things that are good, cheap, and part of Amazon’s Prime Day sales. Hey, we gotta eat too. Everyone loves a good Bluetooth speaker. I mean, how else are you meant to impress everyone around you with how incredible and interesting your music taste is? Talk to them? Doubtful. дальше »
2019-7-15 17:45 | |
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The marijuana industry needs innovation to thrive
There’s a kind of boom and bust cycle that tends to follow the development of every new technology, or every major societal change. People get excited about the possibilities of the shiny new concept, they dump money into stocks, they start businesses in the industry, and they push public enthusiasm even higher. дальше »
2019-7-15 17:32 | |
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Sexual assault survivors are using this sex education app to regain confidence
For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. With female sexuality being a taboo topic, Ferly — an audio app that redefines the meaning of sex education — aims to help women connect with their bodies, and provide a safe space for survivors. дальше »
2019-7-15 17:22 | |
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TaoTronics’ $90 headphones are good at noise cancellation, but not much else
I’m a huge fan of active noise-canceling (ANC) headphones – between long commutes and my boisterous co-working space, they’re a great way to drown out the cacophony around me. Naturally, I was only too happy to try the latest pair of cans from TaoTronics, the SoundSurge 46, which work wirelessly and are fairly affordable at $90. дальше »
2019-7-15 17:00 | |
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UK drafts collaborative plan to crack down on cryptocurrency crime
The UK government is seeking to crack down on the use of crypto assets for money laundering or other illicit activities. To do so, the government has published the Economic Crime Plan, agreed between the Chancellor Philip Hammond, Home Secretary Sajid Javid, and heads of law enforcement, major financial institutions and legal, accountancy and property organisations. дальше »
2019-7-15 14:54 | |
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PRIME CHEAP: At $22, who cares if the Echo Dot is spying on you?
Welcome to PRIME CHEAP, our series about things that are good, cheap, and part of Amazon’s Prime Day sales. Hey, we gotta eat too. Hating on the existence of Monday? What better way to brush off that existential crisis with some great online shopping? Amazon’s got you covered with Prime Day deals that will feel almost therapeutic. дальше »
2019-7-15 14:48 | |
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PRIME CHEAP: Discover if you’re 0.1% extraterrestrial with $100 off a 23andMe DNA kit
Welcome to PRIME CHEAP, our series about things that are good, cheap, and part of Amazon’s Prime Day sales. Hey, we gotta eat too. If you’re curious about your family history, there are a bunch of services to choose from for analyzing your DNA and tracing your roots. дальше »
2019-7-15 14:40 | |
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Nations must double down on AI R&D — or risk falling behind
Artificial intelligence technology is waiting for its Sputnik moment. The Soviet Union put its infamous unmanned probe into orbit around our planet in 1957. Though Sputnik resembled a two-foot wide beach ball and barely weighed 200 pounds, it was a shot heard around the world. дальше »
2019-7-15 14:00 | |
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MyDashWallet was compromised for 2 MONTHS — users, move your cryptocurrency
MyDashWallet, a service that purports to be the fastest way of using DASH cryptocurrency, has revealed its platform was compromised for two whole months, and is now urging users to move their funds as soon as possible (if they’re still there). дальше »
2019-7-15 13:53 | |
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Here’s how to delete or deactivate your Snapchat account
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Tired of Facebook too? We’ve got a guide for that. Oh, and Instagram? Yep, here’s how to delete that too. дальше »
2019-7-15 13:37 | |
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Dutch researchers are developing quantum technology to secure your bank account
Quantum computers are expected to be commonplace in the next five to 10 years and promise vast increases in processing power over silicon chips. It could mean great things for answering some of the world’s toughest scientific questions, but it’s also a cause for concern. дальше »
2019-7-15 11:27 | |
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PRIME CHEAP: A 4K Fire TV Stick For $25? This must be a mistake
Welcome to PRIME CHEAP, our series about things that are good, cheap, and part of Amazon’s Prime Day sales. Hey, we gotta eat too. Media streamers are great. That’s all there is to it. Of all the recent(-ish) advances in consumer technology, they have to be one of my favorite. дальше »
2019-7-15 11:05 | |
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India’s ambitious Chandrayaan-2 launch delayed due to “technical snag”
After the scintillating finals of Wimbledon and the Cricket World Cup over the weekend, people watching at home were eagerly waiting for the next spectacle – India‘s Chandrayaan-2 launch. However, they will have to wait at least a few more days, as the country’s space agency, ISRO, has delayed the launch due to a “technical snag. дальше »
2019-7-15 09:19 | |
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Huawei wants to name its Android OS replacement ‘Harmony’ in Europe
Huawei may still be facing an uncertain future over its access to licensed versions of Android and Windows operating systems, but it’s been busy readying in-house replacements in case the tide turns against its favor. дальше »
2019-7-15 08:44 | |
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CHEAP: At $60, the Instant Pot is at its lowest price ever
The Instant Pot isnimpressive, when you consider they were going for roughly $240 in 2014. According to CamelCamelCamel, this is the Instant Pot’s lowest ever price. So, why would you want this? Well, versatility is a key advantage of the Instant Pot. дальше »
2019-7-14 19:26 | |
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CRISPR is less like molecular scissors and more like molecular malware
Last week I read an article about CRISPR, the latest tool scientists are using to edit DNA. It was a great piece – well researched, beautifully written, factually accurate. It covered some of the amazing projects scientist are working on using CRISPR, like bringing animals back from extinction and curing diseases. дальше »
2019-7-14 15:15 | |
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RIP Fernando
Last Friday, legendary MIT computer scientist Fernando development of the Computer Time-Sharing System (CTSS), which is regarded as one of the world’s first operating systems. This allowed multiple people to use a computer at the same time, accelerating the pace in which programmers worked. дальше »
2019-7-13 19:20 | |
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Here’s how algorithms can protect us against deepfakes
Deepfake videos are hard for untrained eyes to detect because they can be quite realistic. Whether used as personal weapons of revenge, to manipulate financial markets or to destabilize international relations, videos depicting people doing and saying things they never did or said are a fundamental threat to the longstanding idea that “seeing is believing. дальше »
2019-7-13 15:12 | |
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