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Twitter will now let you add pictures, GIFs, and videos to RTs
Starting today, Twitter will now let you add pictures, videos, or GIFs to your retweets with comments. This update is rolling out to its iOS, Android, and mobile web app worldwide. In a strange way of showing off the feature, the company responded to one of the users’ older tweets demanding the feature, with a GIF. дальше »
2019-5-7 12:54 | |
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Amazon sued for discriminating against pregnant warehouse workers
Retail behemoth Amazon has been entangled in a fresh controversy for the way it treats its warehouse workers. According a new CNET investigation by Alfred Ng and Ben Fox Rubin, it has been found that the company has faced at least seven lawsuits from pregnant women over the last eight years alleging wrongful termination because of their pregnancies. дальше »
2019-5-7 12:21 | |
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IBM is putting sustainable shrimp on the blockchain
Shrimp is the latest foodstuff to make its way to the blockchain, courtesy of IBM. The Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) yesterday announced that its joined IBM‘s Food Trust ecosystem which claims to use blockchain to provide greater transparency over where your food comes from. дальше »
2019-5-7 12:07 | |
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3 ways to select smart investors and avoid toxic partnerships
I recently came to the rescue of a startup in crisis. The idea was solid: The company wanted to develop heavy-duty drones that could assist firefighters in battling wildfires. What its founders lacked, as many first-time entrepreneurs do, was real-world business experience. дальше »
2019-5-7 08:30 | |
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This tablet on a stick isn’t RoboCop, but it’s a smart solution to risky traffic stops
Remember RoboCop? In the late 1980s, in a dystopian future version of Detroit — that looks a lot like the current version of Detroit, if we’re being honest — an experimental cyborg cop, “RoboCop” aka Officer Alex Murphy, set out to clean the streets of some of its most vile criminals. дальше »
2019-5-7 05:00 | |
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Windows 10 gets a legit Linux kernel and a souped-up terminal app
Aeons ago, a sweat-drenched Steve Ballmer took to the stage of a Windows 2000 conference and, with the hypnotic repetition of a Gregorian monk on acid, chanted “Developers, developers, developers. дальше »
2019-5-7 03:49 | |
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Microsoft files patent for controller with Braille readout
Microsoft has apparently applied for a patent for a new Xbox controller with the ability to show visually-impaired gamers what’s on screen via a haptic Braille readout. If we ever see this controller, it could open up gaming for a whole new group of people, just like Microsoft’s previous efforts in the space — and it could also help games comply with new laws demanding accessibility. дальше »
2019-5-7 03:30 | |
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Apple quietly released its own iPhone game, starring Warren Buffett
Apple has apparently made its first game in years, in partnership with, of all people, Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. The game, called Warren Buffett‘s Paper Wizard, allows you to recreate the early career of the titular character, tossing newspapers at houses. дальше »
2019-5-7 00:58 | |
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VisaDB tells you all about your next destination — weather, paperwork, and plugs to bring
When it launched at the end of 2017, VisaDB provided travelers a much-needed service by letting them know which countries they could visit without a visa. It’s now evolved by leaps and bounds, and is a far more useful resource for folks looking to visit, work, or move abroad. дальше »
2019-5-7 21:05 | |
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WiFi network made of rubber ducks could save lives during natural disasters
The IBM-backed developers behind Project Owl, winner of 2018’s Call For Code challenge, have successfully tested their rubber duck-based emergency WiFi network in Puerto Rico. And, with hurricane season quickly approaching, not a moment too soon. дальше »
2019-5-7 20:46 | |
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TRON suffered from a critical bug that could’ve crashed its entire blockchain
Just one computer could have brought TRON’s entire blockchain to a screeching halt, a new HackerOne disclosure has revealed. Until quite recently, bad actors were reportedly able to maliciously consume the CPU power of the network with Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks. дальше »
2019-5-6 18:49 | |
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Apple’s iOS 13 slated to focus on replacing other companies’ apps
Apple’s developer conference WWDC now less than a month away, and Bloomberg’s latest report spills beans on what to expect from the event. The company will reportedly bring a ton of changes with iOS 13, watchOS 6, and MacOS 10. дальше »
2019-5-6 18:45 | |
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Facebook contract workers look at your private posts to help train its AI
A new report from Reuters has revealed how contract workers for Facebook and Instagram are looking at your private posts to help the social media platforms train their AI systems. Reuters suggests contractors are annotating the posts based on five “dimensions”: the content of the post (selfie, food, landmarks), the occasion of the post (life event, activity), expressive elements (opinion, feelings), author’s intent (to plan an event, making a joke, inspire others) and the post’s setting (home, school, work, outdoors). дальше »
2019-5-6 18:07 | |
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Reddit’s CTO Chris Slowe on the site’s speedy future
Last year, Reddit went through a redesign. While it caused quite a stir among established users, it offered improved UX for a core target group: newcomers. Speaking at last year’s TNW Conference, Reddit’s founding engineer and CTO, Chris Slowe, explained how he rolled out the redesign with his team, and shared advice on how to evolve a website with a constantly growing user base. дальше »
2019-5-6 18:00 | |
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Bitfinex is skewing Bitcoin’s price so much, it’s now being ignored by CoinMarketCap
Cryptocurrency market information website CoinMarketCap is no longer including Bitfinex’s Bitcoin price in its weighted average due to skewed data. Bitcoin‘s weighted average price is $5,696. 94 (at the time of writing). дальше »
2019-5-6 17:55 | |
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Even I, a fool, could photoshop the coffee cup out of the latest GoT episode
Don’t worry, there are no spoilers about the latest episode below. But, if you’re slightly behind the release schedule, there are some light reveals. Game of Thrones is a phenomenon. It’s a record-breaking, budget-busting entertainment behemoth that might well be the most popular TV show of all time. дальше »
2019-5-6 17:49 | |
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Activists are battling propaganda and voter apathy ahead of 2019’s EU elections
For better or for worse, tech will play a pivotal role in this year’s European elections, which promise to be a heated and fraught affair, and have the potential for the same kind of foreign influence that marred the 2016 US Presidential Election. дальше »
2019-5-6 16:31 | |
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Mark Zuckerberg Is Going All Guns Blazing Into the Crypto Space With Facebook Coin, Hunt for Potential Allies Continues
Facebook’s widely anticipated dive into the crypto space is no longer mere speculation. Over the past few months, multiple independent sources have corroborated the social media giant’s plans for building a payments system powered by its own cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-5-6 15:59 | |
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Bitcoin has nearly 100,000 nodes, but over 50% run vulnerable code
On May 5, the Bitcoin network briefly boasted over 100,000 ‘full nodes,’ but most are still running out-of-date versions of the software. PSA: a lot of people believe there are about 10,000 Bitcoin nodes. дальше »
2019-5-6 15:01 | |
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CHEAP: Savor this abundance of succulent SanDisk storage savings
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! The weekend is over, but its spirit is still here with this selection of deals from SanDisk. Yep, we’ve teamed up with the company to deliver you some deep savings on a whole load of SanDisk storage. дальше »
2019-5-6 14:20 | |
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How this annoying, tiny glitch broke every Firefox extension
Exactly at midnight on Friday, most users of Mozilla Firefox discovered none of their browser add-ons worked. As the company rushed to issue a hot-fix over the weekend – which is available right now for desktop and Android users (version 66. дальше »
2019-5-6 13:55 | |
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The GitHub extortion victims are outsmarting their Bitcoin scammers
Blackmailers have been wiping GitHub repositories and withholding code to extort Bitcoin from their victims. Over 390 respos have been affected, but so far, the attackers haven’t made enough to even buy a coffee. дальше »
2019-5-6 13:29 | |
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Watch: This hacked Roomba swears every time it hits an object, and it’s hilarious
Making robots swear for fun (and science) is far from a novelty on the internet. But this new video of a reprogrammed cleaning robot Roomba will still tickle your funny bone. This new gag comes from YouTuber Michael Reeves, who’s previously built a robot that shoots energy drinks when you’re tired and another one that picks tomatoes out of your salad for some reason. дальше »
2019-5-6 13:14 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Bitcoin extortionists are wiping GitHub repositories – unless you pay up
Good morning. It’s Monday, so you know what that means. It’s time for Moonday Mornings, our wrap-up of the weekend’s top cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines. 1. Bitcoin extortionists have been wiping GitHub repositories and holding the data to ransom, Bleeping Computer reports. дальше »
2019-5-6 11:32 | |
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Lady Bits #3: On feminist porn, Marge Simpson, and crying at work
Welcome back to Lady Bits, our feminist newsletter that makes everyone mad <3 Today we’re talking about feminist porn, Marge Simpson, and whether or not it’s ok to cry at work… the bloody news The internet’s idiots already tried to discredit Katie Bouman’s historic accomplishments. дальше »
2019-5-6 10:37 | |
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Africa’s mobile-based healthcare initiatives need regulatory and community support – not just funding
As a community health worker tasked with tracking infant vaccinations in Kenya, Collince Oluoch was overwhelmed by the burdens of the job. He encountered mothers with no record of their children’s vaccinations, caregivers who could not remember clinic visits and colleagues who fudged figures. дальше »
2019-5-5 19:08 | |
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IBM’s Hyperledger isn’t a real blockchain — here’s why
Back in 2016, enterprise prominence and history of IBM’s brand would result in wide industry adoption of their blockchain tech, but instead, adoption has been sluggish and most solutions are still in the nascent proof-of-concept stages. дальше »
2019-5-5 18:00 | |
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Is there a sustainable future for the veggie burger?
Whole grains, legumes, and vegetables enjoyed one year at the top of the burger heap. In 2015, “the best burger of the year,” as declared by GQ, was from New York City’s Superiority Burger, a tiny vegetarian joint run by former upscale pastry chef Brooks Headley. дальше »
2019-5-5 17:21 | |
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CHEAP: Irritate the ancient with 25% off a pair of Sonos One speakers
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Alright, alright, alright – here’s something you’ll like (wow, what poetry!): a pair of Sonos One smart speakers for only $300, a 25 percent saving. дальше »
2019-5-5 15:00 | |
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Study: More electric cars could help us breathe easier
Electric vehicles have a small but fast-growing share of the car market. This switch from the gas-powered internal combustion engine to battery-powered electric propulsion is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. дальше »
2019-5-5 12:00 | |
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Blockchain is the best way to truly benefit from our own data
It’s said that data powers today’s most profitable corporations, just like fossil fuels energized those of the past. To paraphrase: your data is being used by businesses over and over to help them make important decisions. дальше »
2019-5-4 18:00 | |
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CHEAP: The latest Apple Watch is at an all time low of $349 – buy one!
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! We love a good Apple Watch deal over here at TNW. Before today though, the best bargains were on the previous model, the Series 3. дальше »
2019-5-4 15:00 | |
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This is the email Tesla sent employees after a series of recent leaks
Tesla this week sent an email to employees warning about the impact of on-going press leaks. The email reminded employees that each of them signed confidentiality agreements, warning the company would take action against those it felt were in violation, including “termination of employment, claims for damages, and even criminal charges. дальше »
2019-5-4 03:36 | |
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How today’s AI can solve most of our traffic problems
While driverless cars and flying taxis hold the far-future promise of alleviating traffic congestion, today’s problems require immediate solutions based on today’s technology. Luckily, the field of machine learning already has a lot to offer. дальше »
2019-5-4 01:59 | |
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Here are the Star Wars games on sale for May the 4th
May the 4th is almost upon us, and if you’re anything like me, you’re going to indulge in some Star Wars video games, which let you live out your space-faring action hero fantasies. Luckily for us, most gaming platforms are eager to cater to this love, as several of them are offering sales on the best Star Wars games ever made. дальше »
2019-5-4 23:10 | |
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150 of the top tech startup cities join forces at TNW2019
Silicon Valley may be the largest tech hub in the world, but other areas aren’t far behind. Major cities like Amsterdam and Barcelona have become thriving ecosystems for tech startups. But as we move into a new era of tech innovation, these cities are facing challenges like scaling, gender diversity, and talent retention. дальше »
2019-5-3 16:53 | |
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Police seize over $600K in cash, Bitcoin, and Monero in worldwide dark web drug bust
Police have busted two prolific dark web drug markets in a global sting, seizing six-figure amounts of Bitcoin and Monero cryptocurrency, as well as loads of narcotics. “[The Wall Street Market] was the world’s second largest dark web market, enabling the trade in drugs (including cocaine, heroin, cannabis and amphetamines), stolen data, fake documents and malicious software,” said Europol. дальше »
2019-5-3 16:21 | |
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Jersey man puts $1.5M life savings in Bitcoin scam, loses everything
A resident of the self-governing British island, Jersey, has lost their life-savings to a Bitcoin scam. Scammers hoodwinked the victim over an 18-month period leading him on to eventually hand over his mpany was offering legitimate Bitcoin investments. дальше »
2019-5-3 16:09 | |
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How Lush is elevating the retail experience through ethical technology
Cosmetics company Lush is well-known for using their voice to support global causes. From wildlife protection to LGBTQ+ rights, Lush aims to give more than it takes from society and the environment – and they’re using the latest tech to do it. дальше »
2019-5-3 16:03 | |
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Mozilla is gearing up to tackle shady add-ons on Firefox
Mozilla has announced that it will no longer accept Firefox extensions that contain obfuscated code as part of their updated Add-on policy that goes into effect on June 10, 2019. “We will continue to allow minified, concatenated, or otherwise machine-generated code as long as the source code is included. дальше »
2019-5-3 15:49 | |
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This designer wants to make robots less scary
Humans have a weird relationship with robots, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. We’re simultaneously delighted and appalled by their capabilities and autonomy. When we see what the latest inventions can do to make our lives easier, we immediately hear a voice in the back of our mind: “Great, but how long before it betrays us all?” Having those concerns is normal, but it doesn’t have to be that way. дальше »
2019-5-3 13:09 | |
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Microsoft teams up with JP Morgan to shill enterprise blockchains
Microsoft and American bank JP Morgan are teaming up to make it easier to put enterprise businesses on the blockchain. Yesterday, Microsoft announced, that it’s partnered with the American banking giant to try to spearhead the adoption of JPM’s enterprise variant of the Ethereum blockchain, Quorum. дальше »
2019-5-3 12:20 | |
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Bitcoin price surges past $5,600 to set new 2019 high
Bitcoin‘s price has pushed past $5,600 to set a new 2019-high for the third time in less than a month. The rally comes despite recent confirmation that the world’s most popular stablecoin, Tether, is not completely backed “one-to-one” with cash. дальше »
2019-5-3 11:31 | |
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Facebook is developing a fiat-backed stablecoin payment system
While details have remained scarce, Facebook’s plans to create its own cryptocurrency have not exactly been secret. But with its latest announcement, Facebook looks to be developing its own stablecoin-backed payment system, The Wall Street Journal reports. дальше »
2019-5-3 11:00 | |
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