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The Essential Phone 2 might hide its camera behind the screen
Ah, the Essential Phone. It was one of the most hyped devices in recent memory. It beat the iPhone X to a notched display by a significant margin and arguably kicked off the current trends in smartphone design. дальше »
2019-3-6 04:09 | |
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Apex Legends is more than just another ‘Fortnite killer’
Respawn’s surprise hit Apex Legends just achieved a truly impressive gaming milestone. So can we please not view it exclusively through the lens of Fortnite, as hard as that might be? Apex Legends hit 50 Million players worldwide! We are humbled by all your support and can’t wait to show you what’s next. дальше »
2019-3-5 22:58 | |
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The US Army wants us to pretend autonomous tanks aren’t killer robots
There’s been a recent hullabaloo over the US Army developing killer robots, but we’re here to set you straight. The Pentagon’s official stance: it’s all false. There’s no such thing as killer robots; you’re drunk. дальше »
2019-3-5 22:40 | |
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The next chapter for TNW: Financial Times acquires a majority stake in TNW
March 2006, Boris and I decided to organize a small get-together for the few people that were working in tech – or ‘Web 2. 0’, as we called it at the time. We registered a domain (thenextweb. org), created a logo, wrote some copy, reserved a venue, and pinged Michael Arrington (founder of TechCrunch) to see if he wanted to speak at our ‘conference’ in Amsterdam. дальше »
2019-3-5 20:16 | |
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Study: Nearly half of all Americans have a family member who’s been incarcerated
A team of researchers at the University of Cornell recently conducted a study on incarceration rates in the US. It was discovered that nearly half of all Americans have a family member who’s been incarcerated. дальше »
2019-3-5 20:10 | |
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Attend TNW2019 for just €149 if you’re a woman in tech
We’re making great strides towards diversity in the tech industry, and while it’s clear that we’re not quite there yet, the future is increasingly female. As we explore the next few years of tech innovation, it’s important that women are part of the conversation – so that it’s a future we’ll all be proud of. дальше »
2019-3-5 19:16 | |
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Bitcoin mining profits rise for first time in over a year
Despite news in recent months that cryptocurrency mining establishments have been shutting down, or ending contracts, profits earned from Bitcoin mining have begun to rise, blockchain research group Diar reports. дальше »
2019-3-5 17:51 | |
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Bitcoin pyramid scheme leaves Kenyans out of pocket after exit scam
A Bitcoin-fuelled pyramid scheme from Brazil has pulled its inevitable “exit scam,” stealing tens of thousands of dollars from a number of Kenyan cryptocurrency investors. The scam, known as “Velox 10,” suddenly disappeared early this week. дальше »
2019-3-5 17:39 | |
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Future interior design will make you feel like a wizard
Imagine a house where the walls change color depending on your mood, or your tablecloth changes shape when you’re having a dinner party. A house where every item, from your cushions to your lampshades, interact with you. дальше »
2019-3-5 17:04 | |
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Opera is bringing its cryptocurrency-focused browser to the iPhone
Shortly after launching on Android, Opera has announced plans to roll out its cryptocurrency-oriented browser to iOS. This means that you’ll soon be able to use the app on your iPhone and iPad devices. дальше »
2019-3-5 16:12 | |
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Coinbase backpedals, fires ex-Hacking Team staff to appease users
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has said it will let go of Neutrino staff who previously worked at Hacking Team in a seeming bid to appease angry users. The company landed in hot water after it acquired Neutrino, an Italian blockchain analytics startup with ties to Hacking Team, a group known for their selling intrusion and surveillance capabilities to authoritarian regimes across the globe. дальше »
2019-3-5 12:46 | |
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Web apps will soon let you log in with hardware keys and fingerprints
Good news for security nerds (and the rest of us, really): WebAuthn (short for Web Authentication), a standard for authenticating your identity on the internet, has now been ushered in as an official standard by the World Wide Web Consortium and the FIDO Alliance. дальше »
2019-3-5 11:12 | |
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USB4 promises faster speeds and less confusing names for your cables
Yesterday, USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) – a group that oversees USB standards – announced the USB4 protocol, which is capable of handling data transfer speeds up to 40Gbps – that’s four times more than USB 3. дальше »
2019-3-5 11:01 | |
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Amazon’s counterfeit protection racket could cost brands millions
To say Amazon has a bit of a counterfeit program is putting it mildly. The world’s largest ecommerce platform has, for years, struggled with a reputation of general apathy in regard to policing its third-party marketplace. дальше »
2019-3-5 04:34 | |
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Xperia 1 and 10 hands-on: Sony makes the case for super-tall phones
It’s been a long time since Sony was a leader in the mobile industry – certainly not after the rise of Android and iOS. In the years since it’s delivered some decent handsets under the Xperia family, but few that have truly stood out in an increasingly crowded market. дальше »
2019-3-5 03:42 | |
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Deepmind teaches AI to follow navigational directions like humans
The brilliant minds at Google’s sister-company Deepmind are at it again. This time it appears they’ve developed a system by which driverless cars can navigate the same way humans do: by following directions. дальше »
2019-3-5 01:54 | |
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Game review bombs are here to stay — so let’s use them for good
In the eternal, unresolvable Mexican standoff between gamers and game-makers, reviews are both a tool and a weapon. And when gamers use them offensively en masse, it often leads to massive changes — both for good and for ill. дальше »
2019-3-5 01:38 | |
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Analog synths are the perfect instrument for people who took all their toys apart
The world of analog synthesizers is a paradise for DIY-types. It doesn’t matter if you can read music: half the fun’s in creating new circuits and twisting knobs just to hear what happens. That’s why we think it might be the perfect instrument for the kind of people who, as kids, got more joy out of taking apart their toys than playing with them. дальше »
2019-3-5 00:21 | |
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Cryptocurrency exchange WEX/BTC-e tied to Bitcoin ransomware hackers, report
Big four accountancy group PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has issued a special bulletin connecting the Iranian nationals behind notorious SamSam ransomware and the incredibly infamous cryptocurrency exchange WEX (formerly BTC-e). дальше »
2019-3-4 20:20 | |
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TNW launches Podium, our curated expert community
We’re happy to announce TNW’s latest venture, Podium! Our staff writers work tirelessly to bring you all the latest and weirdest news in tech on our main site, TNW. But like some Bond villain once said, “the world is not enough. дальше »
2019-3-4 19:07 | |
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Ripple ranked as one of the best companies to work for in Bay Area, supposedly
The latest cryptocurrency bear market has been blamed for numerous lay-offs and corporate restructures over the last few months. But it’s not all bad news as Ripple has been announced as one of the tech industry’s top employers. дальше »
2019-3-4 18:50 | |
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Let us put pictures of genitalia on these speakers, you cowards
Here’s some news: Ultimate Ears (the company behind the greatest portable, bluetooth speakers ever) is launching a service that’ll let you customize your Boom speaker. Called MyBoom Studio, the service lets people select a range of fabric patterns, decide the colors of the volume buttons and other parts, and put text on the spine. дальше »
2019-3-4 18:03 | |
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Circle completes latest acquisition amid claims it’s raising an extra $250M
Goldman Sachs-backed payments startup Circle has acquired equity crowdfunding firm SeedInvest amid rumours it’s looking to raise $250 million in a new round of funding. Circle’s intention to acquire SeedInvest was first made in October last year, but the transaction was pending regulatory approval. дальше »
2019-3-4 17:58 | |
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Here’s why British Twitter is telling you to ‘get Outlook for iOS’
Geoffrey Cox QC MP is an unlikely cheerleader for Microsofte is concluding a tweet about Brexit with an unambiguous call-to-action: “Get Outlook for iOS. ” The DT reporting of the last 24 hours consists of misunderstood fag ends dressed up as facts. дальше »
2019-3-4 17:43 | |
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Here’s how you can get more than 75% off your TNW2019 ticket
Discussing the future of tech is more important than ever. With innovation happening every day, we need to make sure that all voices are part of the conversation. There’s no better time to bring us all together than at TNW2019, our technology conference in Amsterdam. дальше »
2019-3-4 15:57 | |
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Unicorn visas might ease Brexit tech woes – but they’re horribly unfair
Immigration is a hot-button issue in the UK. On one hand, you’ve got a resurgent nativist right who desperately want to raise the drawbridge – or, at the very least, severely limit who can cross it. дальше »
2019-3-4 15:28 | |
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QuadrigaCX mystery deepens after cryptocurrency cold wallets found empty
Following weeks of speculation, QuadrigaCX’s court-appointed auditor has finally revealed the addresses for the struggling cryptocurrency exchange’s offline Bitcoin wallets. According to EY, which published its third report into the investigation on Friday, the cold storage wallets are empty – aside from a transfer of $400,000 worth in Bitcoin which was inadvertently sent last month – meaning $100 million in user funds continues to be unaccounted for. дальше »
2019-3-4 15:15 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Banks hate Malta, crypto CEO crashes Lambo
It’s Monday, which means it’s time for a roundup of the weekend’s cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Here’s Moonday Mornings. 1. Japan’s Financial Services Agency is reporting a 36 percent drop in the number of cryptocurrency related inquiries in the fourth quarter of 2018 compared to the previous quarter, Brave New Coin reports. дальше »
2019-3-4 12:49 | |
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PSA: Don’t give out your phone number for Facebook 2FA, use an app instead
It’s no secret that Facebook doesn’t respect your privacy in the least: we learned last October that the company used the phone number you provided for two-factor authentication to enable advertisers to target you. дальше »
2019-3-4 12:04 | |
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Watch MIT’s new four-legged bot acing backflips
In the past couple of years, we’ve seen four-legged robots dance to Bruno Mars’ hit, ‘Uptown Funk’, and open doors for each other to keep the chivalry alive. Now, Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Biomimetic Robotics Laboratory has released a video showing off its new four-legged robot – the mini cheetah – doing backflips. дальше »
2019-3-4 11:12 | |
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Enable dark mode in Messenger by sending an emoji
At its developer conference last year, Facebook promised that it would bring dark mode to Messenger; it looks like the company’s rolling out the feature at last. However, As Android Police first noted, instead of enabling it through the settings menu, you’ll have to rely on an easter egg to switch on dark mode – both on Android and iOS – and it involves sending an emoji. дальше »
2019-3-4 08:39 | |
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What VC funds wish your startup knew about their selection process
Venture Capital is a competitive game, so understanding the VC process is integral to your success. There’s no doubt that some qualities are non-negotiable for VC funds. VCs want to see a large and growing market, a highly capable team, a deep understanding of the strategy around the startup’s product or solution, and a high level of capital efficiency and scalability. дальше »
2019-3-4 22:30 | |
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How enterprise social media like Slack can improve well-being in the workplace
We live in a world where technology is increasingly ubiquitous and showing no signs of slowing down. Whether in our professional or personal lives, the always-on, always-connected nature of life in 2019 seems to be unavoidable. дальше »
2019-3-3 16:30 | |
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Scientists say flies don’t like zebra stripes
Zebras are famous for their contrasting black and white stripes – but until very recently no one really knew why they sport their unusual striped pattern. It’s a question that’s been discussed as far back as 150 years ago by great Victorian biologists like Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace. дальше »
2019-3-3 12:00 | |
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Why Silicon Valley will always need Wall Street
The impressive rise of Silicon Valley as it became the global hub of technological innovation certainly took many on Wall Street by surprise. As time has gone on, I’ve seen many begin to muse that the era of Wall Street’s financial dominance over technology could be over, especially as private lenders and burgeoning tech firms in Silicon Valley carved out an impressive empire for themselves on the West coast. дальше »
2019-3-2 22:30 | |
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Video games could help uncover your hidden talents — and make you happier
If you’ve ever wondered whether you could make a real contribution to the world but aren’t sure you have any really meaningful talents, perhaps you should look at how you play computer games. A growing body of research suggests that the virtual world can show you what you are truly capable of. дальше »
2019-3-2 21:00 | |
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Why farmers hold the answer to making the personal data economy work
In the consumer world, personal data has been used as a “payment” for services, whether that be a Facebook account or a grocery discount or a loyalty rewards program. If you take the Facebook example, consumers “pay” for the service by supplying data which in turn makes the company money through ads that rely on this data. дальше »
2019-3-2 16:30 | |
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Humans have completely destabilized land animal diversity
Species living on land make up 85 percent to 95 percent of all biodiversity on Earth today. This is especially impressive when we consider that the continents cover only 30 percent of our planet’s surface area. дальше »
2019-3-2 12:00 | |
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What TikTok’s Chinese predecessor can reveal about its future
TikTokake their debut on Douyin, bringing Chinese successes to the rest of Asia and Western markets. So by examining the Chinese predecessor, we can get a hint at what TikTok’s future will look like. дальше »
2019-3-2 10:30 | |
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Traditional media’s handling of Momo is far scarier than the story itself
It starts with a single message. Hours later, if at all, the WhatsApp, Messenger, or YouTube account gets a disturbing reply, typically including violent imagery. And then the instructions start. дальше »
2019-3-2 04:57 | |
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Apex Legends players discover the real reason everyone prefers Wraith
Apex Legends’ bigger characters are colorful, interesting, and full of gameplay potential. So it’s a shame that, thanks to a design quirk spotted by gamers, no one wants to play as them. Respawn Entertainment’s unexpected battle royale was surprisingly polished at launch, with tight, fun gameplay that didn’t require months of post-release patches to whip into playable shape. дальше »
2019-3-2 01:22 | |
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Twitter’s cryptocurrency scam bots are back with a fresh new look
Cryptocurrency in 2019 has been missing one key ingredient, Ethereum scambots on Twitter. The good news is: they’re back! Those pesky fraudsters are up to their usual shenanigans, but this time they’ve been given a fancy makeover (new year, new do?), complete with an impressively modern design. дальше »
2019-3-1 17:52 | |
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None of the ‘mining phones’ announced at MWC19 actually mine cryptocurrency
Though “foldable phones” and “5G” were undeniably the top buzzwords at this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, there was one minor trend that caught my eyes: “mining phones” – or put elsewise, phones that mine cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-3-1 16:29 | |
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Alors Monsieur Macron, stop trying to make la cha
It seems French President Emmanuel Macron wants to leverage the power of blockchain technology to make the agriculture industry more innovative, transparent, and put Europe in the “avant-garde of agricultural technology”. дальше »
2019-3-1 16:21 | |
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