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Online extremism is taking a mental toll on researchers studying it
Social media platforms do an indispensable job of connecting us with our families, friends and like-minded people. But of late, they have also become conduits for bad actors to hijack users’ attention to manipulate news, spew conspiracy theories, and propagate toxic viewpoints with an intent to radicalize impressionable minds. äàëüøå »
2019-5-3 10:36 | |
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A Twitter bot that translates jungle sounds to existential questions might just help save the rainforest
On Thursday, March 21, at 00:36, a cricket in Borneo chirped “fuck me and you and he he he and his and what he really?” At least, that is what a not-particularly-good speech-to-text algorithm turned some live jungle sounds into, and then posted to Twitter. äàëüøå »
2019-5-3 09:55 | |
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Verizon to unload Tumblr: Could Pornhub provide a happy ending?
Verizon could be looking to sell Tumblr, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. But will a new owner bring back porn? Depends on the owner. Tumblr — the free blogging platform picked up in Verizon’s 2015 acquisition of Yahoo — is perhaps best known for its community of pornography curators. äàëüøå »
2019-5-3 05:11 | |
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These Roland BOSS pedals make you sound like a guitar god
Learning to play guitar is a lot of fun (and easier than ever), but somewhere around my 500th attempt at the main riff from “Black Sunshine” I got frustrated. I was playing the right notes, but it didn’t sound like White Zombie. äàëüøå »
2019-5-3 02:00 | |
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CHEAP: Get a ridiculously good Dyson cordless vacuum for 61 percent off
Corded vacuum cleaners suck (I’m sorry). The cables snag. Your range is limited to the nearest available wall socket. They’re often bulky and cumbersome. And, if you’re as hopelessly clumsy as I am, you’re perennially tripping on the wires. äàëüøå »
2019-5-3 00:52 | |
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Xbox enshrines wholesome ‘trash talk’ in its community standards
Microsoft changed the wording of its standards, explicitly banning offensive trash talk on its services and offering less crass alternatives. It sounds hokey at first — the examples of player banter sound so calculatedly good-natured they’ll make your teeth ache at first glance — but considering how often players can’t seem to tell the difference between trash talk and harassment, it’s an instruction some will need. äàëüøå »
2019-5-3 00:49 | |
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ASUS made a souped-up gaming phone… so I used it to play Snake
With phones getting endlessly more powerful, it sometimes feel like a pointless arms race. Like, what do we need all that juice for? Faster scrolling on Instagram? 3D GIFS? Fucking Animoji? Well, with its beefed up ROG phone, ASUS has an answer: gaming. äàëüøå »
2019-5-2 18:54 | |
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TNW2019 Daily: Working parent? We got you
We’re exactly one week away from TNW Conference! As we get closer to the event, I’d like to share some practical resources for you to use on May 9 and 10. TNW2019 tips and tricks Make your life easier by downloading the official TNW2019 app. äàëüøå »
2019-5-2 18:32 | |
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Want a blockchain job in big tech? This course might help you land one
What do Facebook, Visa, Shell, IBM, and EY have in common (other than being stupid rich)? They’re all hiring blockchain talent. Indeed, blockchain jobs are popping up all over the place these days. äàëüøå »
2019-5-2 18:11 | |
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1 million crypto-jacking attempts blocked daily, despite Coinhive’s demise
The cryptocurrency mining script Coinhive may have shut down earlier this year, but crypto-jackers are still active across the internet. Many devices originally infected with Coinhive are also still trying to illicitly mine cryptocurrency. äàëüøå »
2019-5-2 17:59 | |
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Analogue’s $190 Mega Sg is a treat for Sega fans who saved their cartridges
Over the past couple of years, Seattle-based Analogue has been warming retro gamers’ hearts with its systems that faithfully run 8-bit and 16-bit NES cartridges with high-resolution audio and video output. äàëüøå »
2019-5-2 17:51 | |
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10 things we learned from the Democratic candidates’ Instagrams
In a crowded pool of candidates, one stacked from top to bottom with political icons and young upstarts hoping to unseat them, it’s time to put up or shut up. The Presidential Election is still more than 18 months away, but we find ourselves quickly encroaching on primary and caucus season. äàëüøå »
2019-5-2 16:59 | |
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The Bitcoin bear is dead, but Tether drama could spell bad news for traders
The price of Bitcoin has “bottomed” – or so say the cryptocurrency analysts who predicted the end of the bear market. But, they’re also warning the recent Tether drama could turn Bitcoin bearish again over the short term. äàëüøå »
2019-5-2 16:04 | |
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How Facebook and Google are using algorithms to predict your next thought
Advertisements follow you everywhere. Google and Facebook have become the de facto diarchs, mining your online attention to track every single move to serve their needs. While it’s becoming increasingly impossible to quench the big tech’s thirst for user data, collect they must in order to sell ads, and for them to thrive and grow. äàëüøå »
2019-5-2 15:52 | |
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JP Morgan helps Canada and Singapore trial bank transfers on the ‘blockchain’
Central banks in Canada and Singapore claim to have successfully completed a cross-border payment using distributed ledger technology. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced earlier today that it has successfully settled an international payment with The Bank of Canada, in what it refers to as “Project Jasper-Ubin. äàëüøå »
2019-5-2 14:03 | |
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NYPD: Bitcoin thieves posing as government officials have stolen over $2M
New York’s Police Department (NYPD) is alerting the public about phone scammers posing as Social Security Administration officials and requesting payment in Bitcoin, prepaid gift cards, and bank wire transfers. äàëüøå »
2019-5-2 13:05 | |
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Bitcoin whale moved $212 million in cryptocurrency — for just $3.93
An infamous Bitcoin ‘whale’ has moved an enormous cryptocurrency fortune in a single transaction, and the network charged less than $4 in fees. Bitcointalk's famous whale Loaded is moving its 40k BTC stash again. äàëüøå »
2019-5-2 12:55 | |
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This Chrome plugin removes search bias to give women the visibility they deserve
Throughout history, women in STEM have contributed massively to build the world as we know it today — from Rosalind Franklin, a chemist whose research helped reveal the components of DNA, to Marie Curie, a physicist and chemist who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity. äàëüøå »
2019-5-2 12:35 | |
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Chinese blockchain firm swaps Bitcoin for cannabis in search of new highs
Following the effects of the crypto-winter, one Chinese firm has been forced to diversify its business model away from blockchain. It’s chosen industrial hemp as the next addition to its portfolio. äàëüøå »
2019-5-2 11:51 | |
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PSA: You can now auto-delete your location and web history on Google
It’s no secret that, unless you explicitly opt out, Google keeps an extensive record of your every activity on its digital real estate. From your location history to the searches you perform on Google and YouTube, the company goes to great lengths to glean more information about you in the hope that it can serve better ads based on your web habits. äàëüøå »
2019-5-2 10:21 | |
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This bus driving simulator game plays like Snake, and looks like a blast
If you ever owned a Nokia dumb phone from the 90s, you probably played the hell out of Snake, which came pre-loaded on most models back then. Now, Seattle-based indie studio Stovetop has a wacky take on the original that replaces the pixel-width snake with a bus, and scales the environment up to an entire city. äàëüøå »
2019-5-2 08:39 | |
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Q Acoustics 3020i Review: $300 speakers shouldn’t sound this good
British Audio firm Q Acoustics might make $4,500 speakers nowadays, but it’s better known for the performance of its budget speakers. Now that the company has made its entry to the US market, I’ve had the chance to test the 3020i – its midrange speakers – for a few months. äàëüøå »
2019-5-2 05:28 | |
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Earthworm Jim 3 releases exclusively on retro console Intellivision Amico
There’s a new Earthworm Jim game on the horizon — but you have to be willing to buy a whole new console to play it. The console in question is the upcoming Intellivision Amico, a retro plug-n-play that’s suddenly looking like a much hotter commodity now that it has a new game to show for itself. äàëüøå »
2019-5-2 03:14 | |
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Revenge of the nerds: Facebook is developing human-level AI to fight bullying
Facebook might be taking its bullying problem a lot more seriously than you think. Rather than hire more humans to flag troubling content, it plans on developing AI with human level intelligence to do the job. äàëüøå »
2019-5-2 23:47 | |
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Hitting the gym makes esports athletes more successful
When you think of the daily life of an esports player, you might imagine something sedate. Professional gamers, by definition, sit at computers and work to hone their talents by staring at a screen and clicking buttons. äàëüøå »
2019-5-1 20:02 | |
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Julian Assange: Convicted, unrepentant, and behind bars
It was an ignoble end for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. After having spent almost seven years defiantly hiding in Ecuador’s London embassy, where he spread state secrets and bodily excretions alike, his tenancy was ended by several burly coppers who dragged him by into a waiting police van as he yelled incoherently about Gore Vidal. äàëüøå »
2019-5-1 19:30 | |
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TNW2019 Daily: Register for roundtables and workshops
There are eight days left until TNW Conference! Do you know what that means? It’s time to register for TNW2019 sessions! Roundtables and workshops are now open Deep-dive into topics on the future of tech at TNW2019! Join hands-on workshops and roundtable discussions with industry experts in every field of tech imaginable. äàëüøå »
2019-5-1 18:45 | |
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Here’s how we can make STEM classes more accessible to students in rural America
More than ever before, there is a high demand in the workforce for an increased emphasis on education in mathematics and sciences for school-age students. After all, two-thirds of all available jobs will require postsecondary critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are obtained in math and science classes by 2020. äàëüøå »
2019-5-1 18:43 | |
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Video: The Big Face Box is a box that makes your face, uhm, big
This video is part of our series on Lille’s Maker Faire. To stay up-to-date on releases (and to find out more), check out our master post here. We all have days when we lean on a window, look at a grey, grumbling sky, and think “why isn’t my face bigger?” Thankfully – truly a kneel on the earth and worm your fingers into the dirt sort of “thankfully” – there’s a solution: the Big Face Box. äàëüøå »
2019-5-1 18:19 | |
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The Hull City AFC ‘cryptocurrency’ buyout has quietly fallen through
Contrary to what reports from last year suggested, English Championship football club Hull City AFC won’t be getting acquired by cryptocurrency crowd funding platform SportyCo. According to sources familiar with the matter, SportyCo’s managing director, Marko Filej, met with the club’s owners and agreed on a price. äàëüøå »
2019-5-1 17:41 | |
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Here’s what Facebook announced at its F8 developer keynote
As Facebook continues to weather a string of legal battles and harsh criticism for its never-ending privacy disasters and a generally lackadaisical attitude towards consumer data, the social networking site kicked off its annual F8 annual developer conference at San Jose yesterday. äàëüøå »
2019-5-1 17:28 | |
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Dutch central bank tested blockchain for 3 years. The results? ‘Not that positive’
The Dutch central bank developed and evaluated four distributed ledger technology (DLT) prototypes in three years, but so far blockchain hasn’t lived up to the hype, The Banker reports. In fact, the only use-case it can easily envision is cross-border payments, after it discovered that markets with efficient payment systems that exist (such as Nordic countries and the Netherlands) don’t really benefit from blockchain. äàëüøå »
2019-5-1 17:15 | |
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Nura’s new ‘headphone subscription’ isn’t as stupid as it sounds
Get prepared to add another subscription to your credit card bill: headphones. Yep, Nura – the Melbourne-based Australian audio company behind the Nuraphone headphones – has announced its own subscription service, NuraNow. äàëüøå »
2019-5-1 15:48 | |
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Here are the 7 requirements for building ethical AI, according to the EU commission
In October, Amazon had to discontinue an artificial intelligence–powered recruiting tool after it discovered the system was biased against female applicants. In 2016, a ProPublica investigation revealed a recidivism assessment tool that used machine learning was biased against black defendants. äàëüøå »
2019-5-1 14:19 | |
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Controversial stablecoin Tether is only 74 percent backed by cash (and other assets)
Tether’s lawyer has now admitted that the stablecoin is only 74 percent backed by cash and equivalents, according to an affidavit filed on Tuesday. In the filing, Stuart Hoegner, the company’s general counsel, said Tether held approximately $2. äàëüøå »
2019-5-1 13:19 | |
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‘Shadow banking’ duo charged for laundering millions of dollars for cryptocurrency exchanges
The US Attorney for the Southern District of New York has charged two people in connection with running an unlicensed money transfer business used to make deposits for cryptocurrency exchanges. äàëüøå »
2019-5-1 13:13 | |
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Amazon says AT&T, Accenture, and Nestle are all using its blockchain tools
Amazon is ramping up its blockchain services – and it’s already convinced giants like AT&T, Accenture and Nestle to use them. The company’s cloud solutions subsidiary, Amazon Web Services (AWS), announced its Amazon Managed Blockchain suite is now “generally available” (whatever that means). äàëüøå »
2019-5-1 13:08 | |
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Apple’s big services push is starting to pay off
Gone are the days when iPhones used to be the center stage of Apple’s quarterly results. Make no mistake, it is still the biggest money maker for the company, but the word “iPhone” appears just once in the Q2 earnings press release, as if it’s a mere afterthought. äàëüøå »
2019-5-1 11:34 | |
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This AI generates ultra-realistic fashion models from head to toe
You’ve already seen how AI can be used to generate eerily realistic images of human faces, food, and even Airbnb homestays. Kyoto-based firm DataGrid is taking things a step further to creep you out with complete human bodies conjured afresh from images it’s gleaned. äàëüøå »
2019-5-1 10:26 | |
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Facebook’s Secret Crush feature wants to help you find friends who are, like, totally obsessed with you
Facebook announced at its F8 conference today a new feature to its Dating repertoire, this one apparently designed to help single minglers poach potential paramours from their Friends by adding them to an ostensibly private list of people you’re crushing on. äàëüøå »
2019-5-1 03:12 | |
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Vava’s 4K Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector is stunning and versatile, with a few caveats
As big as modern TVs are, there’s nothing quite like watching a movie on a giant projected image. Unfortunately getting a decent home theater experience at home usually requires a great deal of work and commitment, forcing you to carefully position an overhead projection and run wires over long stretches. äàëüøå »
2019-5-1 01:45 | |
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Why Switzerland is a perfect launchpad for Europe’s first large-scale 5G mobile network
Switzerland is a country best known for having a high standard of living, stunning alpine vistas, and a banking industry that defies scrutiny. But from tomorrow, it’ll also be known as the first European country to have a commercially-available 5G smartphone service. äàëüøå »
2019-5-1 23:03 | |
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Did Game of Thrones sneak a video game reference into “The Long Night?”
Okay, before we get started, I’m going to warn you that there are *SPOILERS* in this post for episode 3 of season 8 of Game of Thrones. No, really: *SPOILERS* Last warning: *SPOILERS* For those of you still here, I assume you’ve watched last Sunday’s episode, “The Long Night. äàëüøå »
2019-5-1 20:53 | |
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The future of work is all about keeping employees happy
As the world of work is dramatically changing, we face new challenges we’re often not equipped for. The global workforce is more educated than ever, but professionals lack the soft skills they need to thrive in the fast-paced career environment. äàëüøå »
2019-4-30 19:08 | |
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TNW2019 Daily: Don’t miss these inspiring talks from women in tech
There are only nine days left until TNW2019! In today’s newsletter, I’d like to talk about something close to my heart: diversity in the tech industry. As a woman in tech, I’m really excited to join TheNextWomen Summit at TNW Conference. äàëüøå »
2019-4-30 18:45 | |
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Carrefour put cheese on the blockchain and it’s going grate
French supermarket giant Carrefour is ready to sell blockchain-enabled cheese. Carrefour will soon allow customers to scan QR codes embedded in the packaging of its Rocamadour CQL fromage to learn more about the product’s origin, reports European Supermarket Magazine. äàëüøå »
2019-4-30 17:50 | |
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Discuss the future of blockchain and cryptocurrency at TNW2019
With giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Intel now experimenting with blockchain, the possibility of adoption is on the table. But how can we overcome the issues we face? At TNW Conference, our dedicated Hard Fork track will explore just that. äàëüøå »
2019-4-30 17:24 | |
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Bad news for anyone who wanted that ridiculous Energizer phone
Hello! Cast your mind back a few months to February, when we encountered a ridiculous Energizer-branded smartphone at MWC. Measuring several inches thick and packing a bonkers 18,000 mAh battery, it was easily the most memorable gadget from the show. äàëüøå »
2019-4-30 17:04 | |
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Bitcoin ‘anonymization’ is up 300% this year
Bitcoiners are using cryptocurrency mixers three times more often than they were nine months ago. Mixed cryptocurrency transactions – or CoinJoins – now account for over 4 percent of all Bitcoin transactions, according to a report from blockchain data firm Long Hash. äàëüøå »
2019-4-30 16:43 | |
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