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Think about death when you start your next company
Back in high school, my favorite teacher said to me: ”Jonathan. Remember to die a little every day. ” Back then, I thought it was a strange thing to say. Both him and I were and are generally optimistic people, so why even bother thinking about such a sad thing as death? And why did he mention it to me, when I shared my passion for starting new projects with him? Today, I understand what he meant. дальше »
2019-2-16 22:30 | |
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AXEL Launches AXEL.Network: A Global Decentralized and Distributed Platform
This is a paid-for submitted press release. CCN does not endorse, nor is responsible for any material included below and isn’t responsible for any damages or losses connected with any products or services mentioned in the press release. дальше »
2019-2-15 22:14 | |
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Canon shows it’s serious about full-frame mirrorless with the affordable EOS RP
It was just a few months ago that Canon introduced its first full-frame mirrorless camera, the EOS R. The company’s previous mirrorless cameras gave you little reason to choose them over one of its DSLRs, but the EOS R was a sign the company was finally ready to prioritize mirrorless technology. дальше »
2019-2-15 23:49 | |
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The visionary women in tech taking the stage at TNW2019
As a woman just starting a career in tech, having empowering female role models helps to navigate what can sometimes be a tough industry. I’m fortunate enough to work for a company that provides them in spades, whether it’s through inspiring colleagues, or at TNW2019 – where our lineup of speakers includes some powerhouse women paving the way for people like me. дальше »
2019-2-14 13:16 | |
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Here’s why icons are sexist
Icons, which may seem like a small part of the digital landscape, reveal larger issues of unconscious bias in tech and beyond. In many instances I can recall, ranging from company presentations to popular apps and websites, the main icons displayed were obviously representative of men. дальше »
2019-2-14 10:56 | |
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Thispersondoesnotexist.com is face-generating AI at its creepiest
The most impressive magic trick AI‘s learned in the modern era is the one where it conjures people out of thin air. And there’s no better machine learning-powered wizardry than Nvidia‘s. Nvidia is a company most lauded for its impressive graphics cards. дальше »
2019-2-14 02:32 | |
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Your company is losing mobile customers – here are three ways to optimize mobile experiences right now
When’s the last time you booked a Lyft or Uber or ordered a meal on DoorDash using your laptop? Many popular apps and services are changing the dynamics of how customers communicate, share, discover and shop. дальше »
2019-2-14 22:40 | |
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AI will soon decide what we eat
Machine learning is disrupting the food industry. From how farmers determine which seeds to plant, to what toppings your local mom and pop pizza-joint serves, there’s an AI-powered solution at work that’s revolutionizing what and how we eat. дальше »
2019-2-13 20:07 | |
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Asus’ $190 ZenFone Max M2 Pro offers tremendous battery life – but little else
In India’s fast-growing mobile device market, phones priced between Rs 10,000-15,000 ($150-230) sell like hot cakes. In the past couple of years, Xiaomi has been a top choice for customers in the country buying a new device in that range. дальше »
2019-2-13 14:43 | |
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Bitfury and Longenesis partner with Medical Diagnostic Web on healthcare blockchain
The Bitfury Group and Longenesis have announced a new partnership with Medical Diagnostic Web (MDW) to bring some of the best implementations in blockchain technology to MDW’s growing radiology marketplace. дальше »
2019-2-13 01:33 | |
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Reflecting on my failure to build a billion-dollar company
This article was originally published on Medium by Sahil Lavingia, the Founder and CEO of Gumroad. In 2011 I left my job as the second employee at Pinterest–before I vested any of my stock–to work on what I thought would be my life’s work. дальше »
2019-2-12 14:41 | |
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Here are the 5 hottest startups in Ireland
With one of the lowest corporate taxes in Europe (only 12. 5 percent compared to Britain’s 23 percent and France’s 33. 3 percent) and laxer regulations, almost every major tech company has chosen Ireland as the site for their European headquarters. дальше »
2019-2-12 14:15 | |
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After the US, Twitter faces wrath from India’s right wing over alleged bias
Last September, when Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey appeared in front of US Congress, several Republican representatives asked him about the company’s bias against conservatives on the platform. While Dorsey denied this claim, the accusations continued to roll in over the following months. дальше »
2019-2-12 09:49 | |
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We’re looking for the best young digital talent in the Netherlands
After last year’s incredible success, the T500 program is back. We want to continue recognizing and celebrating young digital talent – so we’re once again looking for the 500 most exciting techies under the age of 26 in the Netherlands. дальше »
2019-2-11 16:21 | |
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Google Maps’ AR navigation feature could solve the app’s biggest little problem
The Wall Street Journal’s David Pierce reported over the weekend that Google is set to roll out an augmented reality-based navigation feature to its Maps mobile apps to a small group in the coming days – and I’m looking forward to it fixing one of my main gripes with the service. дальше »
2019-2-11 10:41 | |
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Facebook sucks for privacy, but how good are advertisers at targeting me?
Amid the massive hue and cry about Facebook’s utter disregard for data privacy, and the illicit use of personally identifiable information, I thought I’d take a step back and examine the company’s data handling from a new perspective. дальше »
2019-2-10 10:30 | |
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How Lush is using AR to change the way you buy bath bombs
Our CEO Boris recently visited the headquarters of cosmetic company Lush to explore the cool things they’re doing with tech – and they also made some bath bombs. For years, he’s been friends with Jack Constantine, CDO of Lush, thanks to their shared love for technology and its potential to change the world. дальше »
2019-2-8 15:48 | |
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How to blur your background on Skype video calls
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and connected services. If you dread video calls because you can’t ever find a clean, distraction-free space that won’t embarrass you while you’re on camera, Microsoft has just the thing: it’s now added an option to blur the background so your contacts won’t be able to clearly discern what’s in your surroundings. дальше »
2019-2-7 09:03 | |
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Scandinavians Can Now Buy Cryptocurrency Within the Opera Mobile Browser
Opera Ltd (NASDAQ: OPRA), the Norway-headquartered company behind the web browsers used by over 320 million people, now lets users buy cryptocurrency directly within its mobile app. This service is being rolled out in Scandinavia first due to a local partnership. дальше »
2019-2-6 18:30 | |
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Davinci’s MIQRO is a near-perfect weed vape for the on-the-go pothead
Vapes are the future of weed consumption. I know it, you know it, and your mom probably knows it too (what, you think she didn’t get what was happening all those times you stumbled into the house with bloodshot eyes? Come on). дальше »
2019-2-6 18:24 | |
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How WhatsApp fights spam without ever reading your messages
There are more than 1. 5 billion people using WhatsApp, and sadly, some of them are your relatives spamming you with bad jokes and flowery ‘good morning’ messages. Then there are other kinds of spammers, bots, and people, who try to clutter your message box with automated messages. дальше »
2019-2-6 14:20 | |
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Facebook is doing something with blockchain, but nobody knows what
It’s been a busy week for Facebook. The tech giant celebrated its 15th anniversary amid calls for improvements in its data handling and privacy policies. One day later, Cheddar reported the company had quietly snapped up the team behind Chainspace, a London-based blockchain startup. дальше »
2019-2-5 18:22 | |
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TRON’s BitTorrent Investment Pays Off as BTT Pumps 870% Since ICO
And they say cryptocurrency is in a bear market. Not for investors in the BitTorrent (BTT) ICO that occurred on Jan 28. The company that led the charge in peer-to-peer file sharing on the web just made history with a sell-out ICO–and gains of 870% in just one week. дальше »
2019-2-5 17:00 | |
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Google has quietly dropped ban on personally identifiable web tracking
When Google bought the advertising network DoubleClick in 2007, Google founder Sergey Brin said that privacy would be the company’s “number one priority when we contemplate new kinds of advertising products. дальше »
2019-2-5 03:49 | |
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This company introduced 5-hour working days and magical things happened
For our ongoing series Fundamentals, we’re looking at different companies worldwide and the basic principles they were built on. This time: financial solutions company Collins SBA. At first glance, Collins SBA appears to be some sort of travel agency. дальше »
2019-2-4 16:02 | |
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As Facebook turns 15, I have a question for Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg
Today marks the 15th anniversary’s of Facebook’s existence. The last couple of years have been tumultuous for the company, as numerous reports revealed egregious missteps in keeping user data private and secure. дальше »
2019-2-4 14:59 | |
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Why I hatefully love Apple Music’s Android app
I’ve been using Apple Music since it launched nearly four years ago – even after I subsequently switched to Android devices. While I love its music library, and appreciate the curated dashboards, its Android app has frustrated me constantly. дальше »
2019-2-4 11:40 | |
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Q Acoustics Concept 300: Magic happens when a budget audio brand makes $4,500 speakers
Ask an audio engineer what their biggest hurdle designing an awesome speaker is, and chances are it’s not a lack of knowledge or technology, but budget constraints. Any engineering team at a reputable audio company has the know-how to design an awesome speaker if price weren’t an issue. дальше »
2019-2-2 05:24 | |
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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. дальше »
2019-2-2 02:19 | |
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Here’s why Amazon can’t sell its own products in India right now
Amazon is in a tough spot in India, one of its largest markets outside the US. New government-issued norms, which kicked in just today, prevent foreign firms from selling their products directly to consumers. дальше »
2019-2-1 12:47 | |
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The Ripple Drop – Episode 9
Welcome to episode nine of The Ripple Drop, a web video series covering the latest news about the company’s customers, technology, products and culture. Kicking off the new year this month, our show features Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz, Co-Founder and CEO of InstaReM Prajit Nanu and Ripple’s Director of Talent Jim Chauncey-Kelly. дальше »
2019-2-1 01:33 | |
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After Facebook, Google apologizes for running a user data collection program on iOS
Last night, just when we were trying to get our heads around Facebook‘s data collecting program, TechCrunch reported that Google also had an app that monitored users’ activities on an iPhone and rewarded them. дальше »
2019-1-31 10:10 | |
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A handy list of ways Facebook has tried to sneakily gather data about you
As we learned last year, Facebook has a habit of stealthily grabbing customer data to improve its own products and services, and then apologizing when the world finds out. There have been several instances that highlight how the company will go to any lengths to learn more about its users. дальше »
2019-1-31 08:35 | |
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Japan’s LINE forms capital alliance with Nomura to explore blockchain business opportunities
CryptoNinjas LINE Corporation, a Japanese web service company, today has announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to form a financial business alliance focused on blockchain technology with its group company LVC, which oversees LINE’s digital asset and blockchain business. дальше »
2019-1-31 08:32 | |
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1TB phones are coming and I’m so fucking ready
Something special happened today. Samsung, a tech company you definitely know, announced it’s mass-producing 1TB flash storage chips for mobile devices. In other words, you’ll soon be able to buy phones with a terabyte of storage space. дальше »
2019-1-30 19:19 | |
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Facebook convinced teens to sell their privacy for $20
It’s the Faustian pact for the 21st century, except this time the devil is Facebook. As unearthed by TechCrunch’s Josh Constine, the world’s biggest social network has been paying people (including 13-year-olds) to install a sketchy mobile VPN that spies on everything they do. дальше »
2019-1-30 17:12 | |
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The Oros Orion Parka uses NASA-inspired aerogel to keep you warm without the bulk
I do not like the cold. I grew up on a tropical island, and though I appreciate the beauty of the first snow and winter festivities I will do everything in my power to avoid going out once the temperature drops below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. дальше »
2019-1-30 04:27 | |
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It’s not just WhatsApp – India’s fake news problem plagues several popular social networks
You can’t discuss the ‘fake news’ phenomenon in India without bringing up WhatsApp. The Facebook-owned messaging service has been constantly under fire after several people were lynched across the country over a misleading video that did the rounds for a year. дальше »
2019-1-29 10:28 | |
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Don’t call it an ‘exit’ — An entrepreneur’s guide to selling your startup
Every startup is a seed about to grow into something bigger, whether as an independent company or as a perfect fit for an even larger organization. You may not have started your company with this notion in mind, but eventually your employees, investors, and partners will want to know where you’re taking the company. дальше »
2019-1-27 16:30 | |
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Want to score press coverage for your startup? Deliver value to journalists first
If you’re working on any sort of promotion, whether as a PR person or simply trying to get the word out about your own company, you’ll need to understand journalists. Rebecca Grant who was a journalist at VentureBeat for a number years wrote a blog post describing how she felt at her job: I thought this was a perfect way to describe how dysfunctional PR has become. дальше »
2019-1-27 10:30 | |
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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. дальше »
2019-1-26 12:00 | |
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Facebook memos show reluctance to prevent 5-year-olds from making accidental purchases
New Facebook documents revealed yesterday shows the company’s attitude towards children spending their parents’ money to be flippant at best… and gross at worst. We first began to hear rumblings about these documents and what they reveal about Facebook and gamer kids last week, when Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting showed snippets. дальше »
2019-1-26 02:21 | |
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How AI will change storytelling and become the next great art form
It seems self-defeating for the former head of Oculus Stories Studios and current founder and executive producer of VR startup Fable to declare AI, not virtual reality, the next big art form. Especially considering that, aside from him, nobody knows what that means. дальше »
2019-1-26 01:38 | |
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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. дальше »
2019-1-25 19:45 | |
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Apple’s new gas detection patent hints at an apocalypse-ready iPhone
If you’ve watched recent movies about apocalyptic conditions wiping humans off the face of the earth, you’ve probably come across characters building underground bunkers they can burrow into in order to survive. дальше »
2019-1-25 11:28 | |
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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. дальше »
2019-1-25 02:32 | |
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Native Instruments to integrate Sounds.com into production workflows
Native Instruments today announced several updates to its lineup of DJ/production gear and software. From quality of life upgrades to a new DAW integration that could revolutionize the way producers work, it’s going to be an exciting year for everyone in the company’s music ecosystem. дальше »
2019-1-24 23:01 | |
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The Meizu Zero is the phone without buttons or ports we all expected Apple to make
It’s the iPhone we all thought Apple would make someday: a device with no buttons, no ports, no headphone jack, not even a SIM card tray. After the company killed the headphone jack, it seemed just a matter of time until it released a phone was that was seemed to be “a single sheet of glass,” as Jony Ive once put it. дальше »
2019-1-24 17:45 | |
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