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Hands on with the gorgeous Honor View20
Earlier this month, at a packed-out event in the heart of Hong Kong’s bustling business district, Honor announced its upcoming flagship – the Honor View20. The Honor View20 is arguably the most important device we’ve seen from Huawei’s ascendant phone sub-brand in a long time, as it ditches the dreaded notch in favor of a selfie camera embedded in the top-left corner of the screen. дальше »
2018-12-26 17:25 | |
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Perhaps 2018 was the fabled ‘year of the Linux desktop’
It’s the year of the Linux desktop. I swear. I promise. Yes, I know you’re probably jaded from hearing that every year since 1998, but this year it’s true. Would I lie to you? But first, a throat-clearing: I’m not talking about desktop dominance. дальше »
2018-12-26 16:00 | |
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End of year crypto roundup: How did Ripple perform in 2018?
If anyone said that banks and cryptocurrencies are natural enemies and can never work together — Ripple was out there to prove them wrong! Unlike Bitcoin — which is aimed at performing like regular currencies and be used to pay for goods and services — Ripple is a real-time payment settling and remittance system for banks and other payment networks. дальше »
2018-12-26 13:00 | |
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2018 proved that computer vision is the most powerful manifestation of AI
You probably use computer vision every day and don’t even think about it. Enjoy checking out the latest Snapchat filters? That’s computer vision. Unlock your iPhone with your face? That’s computer vision, too. дальше »
2018-12-26 02:00 | |
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We should teach human rights law to software engineers
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is finding its way into more and more aspects of our daily lives. It powers the smart assistants on our mobile phones and virtual “home assistants. ” It’s in the algorithms designed to improve our health diagnostics. дальше »
2018-12-25 16:00 | |
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Day 14 of TNW’s Advent: NordVPN giveaway!
This holiday period, Plugged is running a very special advent calendar. Over the course of 12 days, we’ll be sharing a selection of sweet, sweet deals. You can thank us later. We wanted to do something special for our final day of TNW’s advent. дальше »
2018-12-25 11:00 | |
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Why you can smell rain, explained by science
When those first fat drops of summer rain fall to the hot, dry ground, have you ever noticed a distinctive odor? I have childhood memories of family members who were farmers describing how they could always “smell rain” right before a storm. дальше »
2018-12-25 04:00 | |
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2018’s political mess is a boon for VR escapism in 2019
As the late screenwriting legend William Goldman famously said; “nobody knows anything” so predictions – especially about technology – always run the risk of making people look silly in the not-so-distant-future. дальше »
2018-12-24 22:00 | |
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Here’s a list of cryptocurrency terms we coined in 2018
Technology is responsible for literally thousands of new words that have been added to our daily lexicon in the last decade. Words like selfie, TL:DR, bingeable, and Bitcoin have all been added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary this year. дальше »
2018-12-24 18:00 | |
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We ranked Netflix’s new holiday movies on how likely they were written by a robot
It’s that time of year again. What always amazes me is how much tacky crap people will tolerate for the holidays. Creepy music, vulgar light decorations, gross food… the list goes on. Don’t get me wrong, there’s a lot of great stuff too. дальше »
2018-12-24 17:23 | |
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This study shows why people fall for fake online profiles
The first step in conducting online propaganda efforts and misinformation campaigns is almost always a fake social media profile. Phony profiles for nonexistent people worm their way into the social networks of real people, where they can spread their falsehoods. дальше »
2018-12-24 16:00 | |
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End of year crypto roundup: How did Bitcoin Cash perform in 2018?
In August 2017, the controversy over Bitcoin’s scalability issues led to its blockchain being split for the first time in history, resulting in its first hard fork — Bitcoin Cash (BCH). Bitcoin Cash was a cryptocurrency with a purpose. дальше »
2018-12-24 13:19 | |
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Day 13 of TNW’s Advent Deals: Sonos, HP, and 23andMe
This holiday period, Plugged is running a very special advent calendar. Over the course of 12 days, we’ll be sharing a selection of sweet, sweet deals. You can thank us later. You know what? We couldn’t just stop at 12 days of TNW advent — we’re going to take it up to 14. дальше »
2018-12-24 13:00 | |
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2018 was a crappy year for tech and science
Here at TNW every day is a present, so it’s always our birthday. But we understand that the world can be a bit of a bummer for everyone else. After all, we write about the dark underbelly of science and technology: Elon Musk. дальше »
2018-12-24 10:00 | |
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Why your phone’s notifications are the way they are
Few inventions affected our relationship with technology as much as push notifications have. Before modern-day notifications, most of us felt in charge of deciding when we want to use and interact with technology, but now, technology is largely making that decision for us. дальше »
2018-12-24 04:00 | |
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Why the CEO is actually the CMO
Scrappy business people are fantastic people to work with — lean, mean, execution machines. But there comes a point where all scrap and no strategy results in a hard working team that are running to stand-still. дальше »
2018-12-24 02:00 | |
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Apple Watch brought attention to tech needs of the elderly, but we can do better
The launch of the latest Apple Watch in September was accompanied with the customary buzz that comes with every new Apple gadget. What really caught my eye and generated extra curiosity this time was the watch’s new fall detection feature, aimed at both senior citizens and the general public. дальше »
2018-12-24 22:00 | |
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Day 12 of TNW’s Advent Deals: a Samsung Galaxy, a Dyson fan, and a laptop
This holiday period, Plugged is running a very special advent calendar. Over the course of 12 days, we’ll be sharing a selection of sweet, sweet deals. You can thank us later. Want those sweet, good, lovely deals from day number 11? We’ve got you. дальше »
2018-12-23 13:00 | |
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All I want for Christmas: a new iPod
Earlier in the year I wrote about how much I loved the iPod. And you know what? My feelings haven’t changed – it’s still the best gadget ever released. Herein lies the problem. Apple, if you’re reading this, please listen carefully. дальше »
2018-12-23 12:00 | |
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End of year crypto roundup: How did NEO perform in 2018?
NEO is the cryptocurrency backing the namesake blockchain platform that supports the digitization of physical assets and their self-management through smart contracts. The project was launched in 2014 in China as AntShares, but didn’t garner significant attention until its rebranding as NEO in 2017. дальше »
2018-12-23 11:00 | |
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These are the 10 coolest Kickstarter campaigns of 2018
Kickstarter is always a mixed bag. On the one hand, there are some of the most innovative products on Earth, all in one place. But on the other, we’ve got gadgets for taking better dog selfies, Nike-like trainers for horses, and this odd brush that makes it more fun to lick your cat. дальше »
2018-12-23 10:00 | |
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The internet is toxic because humans are toxic
When in doubt, blame the robots. As Facebook has fallen from grace and struggled to reconcile its role in spreading propaganda and stoking political anger, the company has proposed a familiar solution: If the algorithm has failed, let’s just build a better algorithm. дальше »
2018-12-23 04:00 | |
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Revisiting Ukraine’s startup ecosystem: Confidence, ambition, and aspiration
Since my last trip to Ukraine in 2017, the country’s intoxication with the startup bug has grown, driven by local success stories such as Grammarly and GitLab. I returned to IT Arena in Lviv this year (on the Polish border), where last year conversations typically turned to Ukrainian entrepreneur’s inadequacies. дальше »
2018-12-23 02:00 | |
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3 ways AI will improve healthcare in 2019
In a recent piece, I explained why AI’s complexity shouldn’t be a deterrent for its adoption. In fact, I went as far as stating that artificial intelligence will be just as disruptive as the internet was. дальше »
2018-12-23 22:00 | |
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Full moon patents: Facebook’s facial recognition and Amazon’s 3D internet
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. дальше »
2018-12-22 13:00 | |
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Day 11 of TNW’s Advent Deals: Bose speaker, headphones, and MasterClass
This holiday period, Plugged is running a very special advent calendar. Over the course of 12 days, we’ll be sharing a selection of sweet, sweet deals. You can thank us later. Need the deals from day 10? Go over here. дальше »
2018-12-22 13:00 | |
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End of year stock roundup: How did Amazon perform in 2018?
Amazon has been a good performer in 2018, and is up nearly 40 percent in the year. In September, the share price for it hit $2,000. The Seattle-based American electronic commerce company, whose CEO and founder is Jeff Bezos — America’s richest as noted by Forbes —was created in 1994. дальше »
2018-12-22 12:00 | |
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The best and worst gaming stories of 2018
2018 has been a year with some awesome games, and some not-so-awesome things happening in the gaming industry. Here are the biggest stories we saw in gaming this year. The Jacksonville shooting We can’t bring up this year’s events in the gaming industry without bringing up the tragedy in Jacksonville, Florida. дальше »
2018-12-22 12:00 | |
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How apps like Fitbit, Waze, and Duolingo use gamification in their design
When I was young, I remember my mother telling me I can go play only after I finish my homework. Which was goddam frustrating at the time. But thinking about this, I realize most of the things I was doing back then were automatically classified into 2 groups: a fun group… This story continues at The Next Web дальше »
2018-12-22 04:00 | |
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Stop checking your phone, it’s Christmas
After opening your gifts, many will now be looking around to see their entire families face down into their devices after too much food and bad TV. The days of enjoying each others company once a year will probably feel like a distant memory from a much simpler analog age. дальше »
2018-12-22 02:00 | |
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Review: ABC Mouse Learning Academy is my toddler’s favorite app
As the parent of a toddler I try to walk the fine line between being a loving, nurturing father and slipping away into an abyss of insanity because I haven’t had a peaceful moment in years. Keeping me leaning towards the light has been my son’s fascination with things like the alphabet, math, and shapes. дальше »
2018-12-22 00:20 | |
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TNW’s embarrassingly last-minute Christmas gift guide
The only thing more stressful than last-minute Christmas shopping is last-minute gift guide writing. Alas, dear reader, we all have our own particular crosses to bear, but in this case, my stress can be your salvation. дальше »
2018-12-22 23:30 | |
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Credit scores are in desperate need of a high-tech overhaul
Since 1989, people and businesses in the United States have relied on the FICO credit score as an indication of trustworthiness for any given person. Reported by each of three major credit bureaus, a person’s score can be calculated based on their payment history, their current debt burden, the length of their credit history, the types of credit used, and a handful of other factors. дальше »
2018-12-22 22:01 | |
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Review: Anki’s Vector is an always-on robot companion for the whole family
The AI-powered robot in my home just figured out how to bypass the barrier I built to stop it. It’s only a matter of seconds before it’s upon me. Luckily for me, the robot in question is a Vector unit from Anki. дальше »
2018-12-22 21:11 | |
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7 industry leaders explain how to punch failure in the throat
You’re not special — everybody fails. The importance lies in how you react to failure, and learning to bounce back after you’re fired, you lose a client, or your high tech sex toy company idea gets shot down. дальше »
2018-12-21 19:00 | |
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Hate Christmas? Here’s a scientific survival guide for the Scrooges
Two years ago, I came into work on December 1 to find a bag on my desk labelled “Karen’s Christmas Intervention”. It contained many Christmas themed gifts and challenges – such as watching a Christmas DVD and going to a carol service. дальше »
2018-12-21 17:00 | |
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Make 2019 the year your child learns to code with these 6 toys and kits
Perhaps the best gift you can get your child in 2019 is a quality computer science education. Depending on where you live, tech jobs are bountiful, and they can open the door to a world of travel, opportunity, and lifelong learning. дальше »
2018-12-21 16:31 | |
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Coinbase is now available to 3.4M more Europeans in 6 new markets
Coinbase is taking its cryptocurrency exchange and brokerage to six more European nations before the year is out. The exchange platform announced on its blog yesterday that its services are now available in Andorra, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Lithuania, and Iceland – this takes Coinbase to 3. дальше »
2018-12-21 15:40 | |
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Day 10 of TNW’s Advent Deals: a Sennheiser headset, Harmon Kardon, and weed accessories
This holiday period, Plugged is running a very special advent calendar. Over the course of 12 days, we’ll be sharing a selection of sweet, sweet deals. You can thank us later. Need deals from yesterday? You got it, bud! On the tenth day of TNW’s advent, the lovely team gave to me… Massdrop x Sennheiser PC37X Gaming Headset Haven’t heard of Massdrop? Basically, it’s a retail site that works with its users to make products that they want. дальше »
2018-12-21 12:13 | |
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10 amazing and helpful apps that will inspire you
There are millions of mobile applications available to smartphone users today, and that number will only keep growing as it becomes easier to build and deploy apps. Some apps are for amusement, but others are specifically designed to improve the lives of their users or the world at large. дальше »
2018-12-21 12:00 | |
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Silicon Valley’s quest for immortality – and its worrying sacrifices
Somewhere in Silicon Valley, a man wakes early with the sunrise. Venturing into the kitchen, he pacifies his rumbling belly with a cup of coffee infused with a large knob of grass-fed butter. He’s in the middle of a fast, after all. дальше »
2018-12-21 12:00 | |
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WhatsApp could be getting its own cryptocurrency
Kik might not be the only messaging app to support cryptocurrency payments if Facebook’s latest dream comes true. According to people close with the matter, the social media behemoth is looking to develop a cryptocurrency that enables WhatsApp users to transfer money to each other, reports Bloomberg. дальше »
2018-12-21 11:29 | |
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End of year crypto roundup: How did Dash perform in 2018?
Dash cryptocurrency (DASH) was created by software developer Evan Duffield in 2014 as “XCoin,” an open source fork of the Bitcoin protocol. Its vision was to facilitate fast anonymous transactions over the blockchain. дальше »
2018-12-21 11:00 | |
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This trippy ’80s video effect might help explain consciousness
Explaining consciousness is one of the hardest problems in science and philosophy. Recent neuroscientific discoveries suggest that a solution could be within reach – but grasping it will mean rethinking some familiar ideas. дальше »
2018-12-21 04:00 | |
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The best new social media features of 2018
Social media sites and apps are constantly changing and evolving to match the needs of their user base — for good, and for ill. Whether it’s Facebook Watch‘s new shows actually making it worth using, or Snapchat’s reviled redesign, social media changes can be a polarizing topic for the millions of people who use the sites every day. дальше »
2018-12-21 03:06 | |
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China hacked the US Navy and stole personal info on at least 100K sailors
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) today unsealed indictments against a pair of Chinese agents charged with hacking US computer systems from a period spanning 2006 – 2018. Among those successfully targeted was the US Navy. дальше »
2018-12-21 02:12 | |
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