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Calling people ‘users’ is unethical and outdated
I’ve worked in UX for the better part of a decade. From now on, I plan to remove the word “user” and any associated terms—like “UX” and “user experience”—from my vocabulary. It’ll take time. I’ll start by trying to avoid using them in conversations at work. äàëüøå »
2019-2-9 12:00
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Can you gamify love?
There’s a notification on my phone that says I’ll get “20 points” from the Desire romance app if I give my fiance a thorough medical examination. I’m no doctor, but I could use the points. I’ve been stuck on “mild” for a few weeks. äàëüøå »
2019-2-8 03:46
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Why the criminal justice system should abandon algorithms
Here’s a choose-your-own-adventure game nobody wants to play: you’re a United States judge tasked with deciding bail for a black man, a first-time offender, accused of a non-violent crime. An algorithm just told you there’s a 100 percent chance he’ll re-offend. äàëüøå »
2019-2-7 04:02
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Jack Dorsey Tweets Bitcoin and Lightning Network, Price Falls
Billionaire co-founder of Twitter and Square, Jack Dorsey (pictured above), threw a metaphorical party on twitter that begun with him stating: “I only have bitcoin. ” What if he’s talking about. äàëüøå »
2019-2-6 15:43
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Google and Facebook Maneuver for the Blockchain
Facebook has apparently acqui-hired a startup that is trying to build “a planetary scale smart contracts platform. ” “Like many other companies, Facebook is exploring ways to leverage the power of blockchain. äàëüøå »
2019-2-5 21:43
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Tech has an obligation to help social justice movements, according to this dev
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. This article explores the responsibility developers have in activism and issues of social justice. äàëüøå »
2019-2-5 13:26
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A look at Facebook.com’s homepage over the last 15 years
Facebook — the equivalent of cigarettes for your mental health — turned 15 today. We were going to sing “Happy Birthday,” but couldn’t afford the rights to the song because we’re paying off our kids’ debts. äàëüøå »
2019-2-5 01:16
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I’m fairly certain this isn’t MWC 2019’s official website
Later this month, I’ll jet off to Barcelona for the Mobile World Congress (MWC) trade show. It’s taking place in the year of our Lord 2019. MWC 2019. Or MWC 19, for short. MWC is probably the biggest event in the mobile calendar, and is arguably the biggest tech trade in Europe show, rivalled only by perhaps IFA in Berlin. äàëüøå »
2019-2-4 20:06
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Meet the wholesome man making Pornhub’s sexiest genitalia-free videos (SFW)
Remember the The Big Lebowski? Specifically the scene where Dude is in the house of the pornographer, Jackie Greenhorn? The pair of them sit on a sofa in a plush lounge, Greenhorn leans forward, taps his head, and tells the Dude “the brain is the biggest erogenous zone. äàëüøå »
2019-2-4 13:42
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New research methods could help us find flight MH370
Motivated by a desire to help find Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which is believed to have crashed into the southern Indian Ocean in March 2014, we proposed a way of working out where objects hit the surface of the ocean using underwater acoustic waves. äàëüøå »
2019-2-4 23:00
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New hydrogen trains could put an end to diesel
When the UK government cancelled its plans to electrify train lines across Wales, the Midlands and the north of England, and cut back on the Great Western rail network electrification, it brought a premature end to a rail investment program once touted as the biggest the country had seen since the Victorian era. äàëüøå »
2019-2-3 16:00
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How AI could help you learn sign language
Sign languages aren’t easy to learn and are even harder to teach. They use not just hand gestures but also mouthings, facial expressions and body posture to communicate meaning. This complexity means professional teaching programs are still rare and often expensive. äàëüøå »
2019-2-2 20:00
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How scientists recreated a monster wave that looks like Hokusai’s famous image
Accounts by mariners of freak or rogue waves out in the ocean have long been a common occurrence but until relatively recently remained anecdotal. That is, until January 1 1995, when a huge wave was observed – and recorded – at the Draupner Oil platform in the North Sea. äàëüøå »
2019-2-2 12:00
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Politicians have failed us, it’s time for AI to stop school shootings
Every passing minute brings us closer to the next school shooting. There were 24 resulting in injury or death last year — an average of two per month. Politicians didn’t address the problem in 2018, and they won’t this year either. äàëüøå »
2019-2-2 02:19
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A deadly tree disease is devastating the citrus industry – AI can help
It’s estimated that 100 percent of citrus trees over three-years-old in the state of Florida have an incurable, deadly disease. They will wither and die within the next few years. California’s orchards are next. äàëüøå »
2019-2-1 20:29
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Fascinating myths about the lunar eclipse from around the world
Millions of people will have the opportunity to see a lunar eclipse – an event popularly known in the media as a “blood moon. ” During such an eclipse, the full moon moves into the shadow of the Earth cast by the sun, and is momentarily darkened. äàëüøå »
2019-1-31 12:04
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Study shows we’re spending an insane amount of time online
Are we all addicted to the Internet? Maybe. The latest Digital 2019 report, from Hootsuite and We Are Social, shows we’re spending on average 6 hours and 42 minutes online each day. Half of that is spent on mobile devices. äàëüøå »
2019-1-31 05:06
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The fastest growing internet market isn’t the one you think
For a country that few people know exists, Western Sahara has had a uniquely tumultuous history. Its modern history starts, as is unfortunately the case with most African nations, with colonialism. äàëüøå »
2019-1-31 03:17
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Ripple Jumps 10% on SWIFT Announcement of PoC Linkage with R3
Ripple has suddenly turned very green after Swift announced they are undertaking a proof of concept trial with R3 to link the latter’s Corda to Swift’s payment system. “All trade. äàëüøå »
2019-1-30 17:03
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Amazon, Facebook, and Google don’t need to spy on your conversations to know what you’re talking about
If you’ve ever wondered if your phone is spying on you, you’re not alone. One of the most hotly debated topics in technology today is the amount of data that firms surreptitiously gather about us online. äàëüøå »
2019-1-30 14:53
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China’s scientific achievements are surrounded by secrecy – but this could change
China’s recent scientific achievements – including its embryo gene-editing research and historic moon landing – appear to be surrounded by secrecy. The global scientific community first learned about its experiments modifying the DNA of human embryos through rumors in 2015. äàëüøå »
2019-1-30 12:11
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Trump’s government shutdown cut off access to crucial public data
President Donald Trump reopened the US government last Friday after his 35-day-long attempt to compel members of Congress to fund a wall along the southern border ended in abject failure. By all accounts, except perhaps the President’s own, the longest shutdown in modern US politics was a complete catastrophe. äàëüøå »
2019-1-30 23:12
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Japan Passes Law to Allow the Government to Hack Citizens’ Web Cameras, Routers, Tech Devices
A new law has caused outrage in Japan where the government has given itself the authority to hack into so called IoT devices which includes in its definition very non-futuristic... The post Japan Passes Law to Allow the Government to Hack Citizens’ Web Cameras, Routers, Tech Devices appeared first on Trustnodes. äàëüøå »
2019-1-30 20:55
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Biased algorithms: here’s a more radical approach to creating fairness
Our lives are increasingly affected by algorithms. People may be denied loans, jobs, insurance policies, or even parole on the basis of risk scores that they produce. Yet algorithms are notoriously prone to biases. äàëüøå »
2019-1-29 15:08
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What to expect from 5G, the next generation of wireless networks
Never in the history of the mobile phone has there been so much hype about a new technology ahead of its launch than there is with 5G. It seems mobile phone operators, handset manufacturers, and equipment vendors are locked into a massive global game of one-upmanship, seeking to claim to be the first to achieve something groundbreaking with the technology. äàëüøå »
2019-1-29 12:55
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Amazon just screwed over the indie filmmakers that made Prime Video great
When I said “’Space Boobs in Space’ is the best thing on Prime Video,” last year, I wasn’t playing coy or trying to be funny. The film, on its own merit, is a loud-and-proud statement on body-positive feminism. äàëüøå »
2019-1-29 01:52
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This (free) ‘future of tech’ webinar will get you your next raise
Artificial intelligence, the blockchain, Internet of Things. You know you’ve heard these terms about a thousand times but can you explain them in a way your (grand)parents would understand? New technologies are saving companies time, money and headaches. äàëüøå »
2019-1-28 17:43
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Only half of humanity is online, how do we connect the rest?
Internet connectivity is coming to be regarded worldwide as no less than essential infrastructure, and yet it’s estimated about half of the world’s population today remains unconnected. Connecting the world’s unconnected populations will demand new approaches in business relationships, policy making, and technology solutions. äàëüøå »
2019-1-27 20:00
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How AI, blockchain, and wearables are changing the face of healthcare
Several major classes of technology stand a good chance of changing healthcare as we know it. Home healthcare, in particular, could see tremendous benefits from digital breakthroughs like the Internet of Things, more advanced medical-minded wearables, blockchain and artificial intelligence. äàëüøå »
2019-1-27 14:00
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Staring deep into Uranus: Science is peeking at its weird angles
Uranus is arguably the most mysterious planet in the solar system – we know very little about it. So far, we have only visited the planet once, with the Voyager 2 spacecraft back in 1986. The most obvious odd thing about this ice giant is the fact that it is spinning on its side. äàëüøå »
2019-1-26 20:00
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India’s porn crackdown isn’t working — but China’s is
This article was originally published on SEXTECHGUIDE, an independent publication that looks at the intersection between sex and technology in a non-explicit, as close to a ‘safe for work’ way as possible – including app reviews, adult VR info, sextech devices, privacy, security issues, and much more. äàëüøå »
2019-1-26 12:00
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Here’s how male (and white) VC firms are
Venture capitalists (VCs) are a key part of the technology ecosystem. They’re the ones with the money that helps a small company to grow into a larger one. This is why it’s such a massive problem that the industry is so overwhelmingly male and white. äàëüøå »
2019-1-25 19:45
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IBM’s new quantum computer might not change everything, but it could make history
IBM recently debuted its System One quantum computer. It’s not the biggest or most powerful computer the company makes. But IBM thinks it’s the one that’ll end up in a museum 50 years from now, and it’s hard not to agree. äàëüøå »
2019-1-25 02:32
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Rumors Samsung S10 to Include a Crypto Wallet
The march towards mainstream integration continues as what may be leaked images of Samsung S10 show an integrated crypto wallet. The leak apparently came from what looks like a cryptonian... The post Rumors Samsung S10 to Include a Crypto Wallet appeared first on Trustnodes. äàëüøå »
2019-1-24 17:20
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No, buying drugs via apps isn’t safer
Markets for illicit drugs are constantly evolving to increase profits and reduce risks to suppliers in response to law enforcement tactics. New technologies have been taken up with enthusiasm: from the use of pagers and mobile phones in the 1990s, to the more recent growth of online pharmacies and drug cryptomarkets, which host large numbers of illicit drug vendors operating in the hidden portion of the internet known as the “dark net”. äàëüøå »
2019-1-24 15:25
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The West’s unconscious bias against tech in Afrika limits innovation
January 2017 was special in many ways; important to note, it was the first time I ever boarded an airplane, but also it was the time I underwent a grueling visa experience. Armed with notarized documents, among them, a promissory 6-month work contract, particulars of my record of employment (hint; a startup), curriculum vitae, birth certificate, and academic certificates — I set off for the Democratic Republic Congo (DRC). äàëüøå »
2019-1-24 13:37
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The internet has made sports betting easier, so Uganda is banning it
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda has issued a directive that states new gambling licenses will no longer be issued to sports betting companies and existing ones will not be renewed once they expire. äàëüøå »
2019-1-23 18:28
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We have to save the bees, here’s how we can do it
Planting bee-friendly plants seems to be the new fad in many cities around the globe. In the UK, amateur gardeners regularly try to attract such insects, while in France, farmers have offered land to help beekeepers . äàëüøå »
2019-1-23 15:03
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You’d be surprised how many VPNs are owned by the same company
The VPN industry has exploded over the past few years. Fuelled by a greater awareness of online security, a desire to watch geo-restricted content, and yes, piracy, more people are hiding their online identities than ever. äàëüøå »
2019-1-23 03:34
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Full moon patents: Apple hints at new ‘smart ring’ and glass-covered iPhone
Ugh, the Gregorian calendar is so boring. That’s why we’re disrupting monthly series with a lunar cycle-based series about the best patents of the last synodic month, picked by the PatentYogi team. äàëüøå »
2019-1-21 19:16
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The challenges of moderating online content with deep learning
Earlier in December, the internet was abuzz with news of Tumblr’s declaration that it would ban adult content on its platform starting December 17. But aside from the legal, social and ethical aspects of the debate, what’s interesting is how the microblogging platform plans to implement the decision. äàëüøå »
2019-1-20 20:00
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The hidden secrets of insect poop
Insect defecation may not seem like one of the pressing scientific inquiries of our time, but in fact the faeces of these wee creatures serves an extraordinary variety of functions in bug and human life. äàëüøå »
2019-1-20 12:00
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How IoT-enabled scooters, bikes, and cars are making streets safe
The flurry of anti-dockless electric scooter headlines reached critical mass last summer. “This town seriously hates electric scooters,” screamed the link to a story focused on Santa Monica, Calif. äàëüøå »
2019-1-19 20:30
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The security threats of neural networks and deep learning algorithms
This article is part of Demystifying AI, a series of posts that (try to) disambiguate the jargon and myths surrounding AI. History shows that cybersecurity threats evolve along with new technological advances. äàëüøå »
2019-1-19 16:00
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This scientist used facial recognition technology on birds
As a birder, I had heard that if you paid careful attention to the head feathers on the downy woodpeckers that visited your bird feeders, you could begin to recognize individual birds. This intrigued me. äàëüøå »
2019-1-18 14:47
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What Miley Cyrus’ birthday tweet to her hubby has to do with EU’s upcoming Copyright Reform
Welcome to my insidious trap. We all know it’s never the best or the most important articles that get clicks. It’s always ‘THE ANSWER WILL SHOCK YOU’, celebrity gossip, and cute cats that hog all of that sweet sweet traffic. äàëüøå »
2019-1-17 16:24
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UK upskirting ban proves sexual assault laws are only just catching up with tech
Until yesterday, upskirting was almost completely legal. The practice involves taking sexually intrusive photos up people’s clothing without their consent. But now, in England and Wales, it’s punishable by up to two years in prison — and it’s about time. äàëüøå »
2019-1-17 14:32
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Women aren’t failing at science — science is failing women
Female research scientists are more productive than their male colleagues, though they are widely perceived as being less so. Women are also rewarded less for their scientific achievements. That’s according to my team’s study for United Nations University – Merit on gender inequality in scientific research in Mexico, published as a working paper in December 2016. äàëüøå »
2019-1-17 11:23
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Facial recognition struggles to interpret the emotions of black faces
Facial recognition technology has progressed to a point where it now interprets emotions in facial expressions. This type of analysis is increasingly used in daily life. For example, companies can use facial recognition software to help with hiring decisions. äàëüøå »
2019-1-16 16:47
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