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REJOICE, LIKERS OF GOOD THINGS: Monument Valley 3 is in development
British game development studio, Ustwo, announced it’s working on the third part of the hit mobile game Monument Valley. The company declared this via a tweet related to a job posting of a game director. дальше »
2019-8-1 10:22 | |
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Google is testing a subscription for premium Android apps and games
It seems like Google is looking to ramp up its effort to increase Play Store revenue. As per Android Police’s report published today, the company is testing a monthly subscription service called ‘Play Pass’ to grant you access to a bouquet of premium Android apps and games. дальше »
2019-8-1 08:52 | |
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Security expert steals a $3,000 ‘theft-proof’ bike in 60 seconds
VanMoof makes some of the best electric bikes in the world — including this one, the S2, which we had to pry out of Callum’s hands when he was done reviewing it. But what truly sets the Dutch company apart is its focus on security. дальше »
2019-8-1 03:20 | |
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Better testing could solve most tech problems, so why aren’t companies doing it?
The headlines are packed with stories of high-tech gadgets, apps, and video games failing to meet consumer expectations due to performance failures or otherwise disappointing features. Samsung smartphones have been exploding, Nintendo Joy-Cons eventually run into a drifting problem, and countless apps and software programs have launched riddled with bugs. дальше »
2019-7-30 20:15 | |
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Researchers: Anonymized data does little to protect user privacy
Providing third-parties with data is a necessary cost of living in the 21st century. Whether it’s securing auto insurance, undergoing a routine examination at the dentist, or chatting up friends and relatives on Facebook, each of us will hand over about 1. дальше »
2019-7-30 03:10 | |
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Rockstar Games reportedly claimed GTA V was ‘culturally British’ to skimp on taxes
A British think tank has revealed in a new study that Rockstar Games has apparently ducked taxes in the UK and received millions of pounds in subsidies — the latter by claiming at least one of its games, Grand Theft Auto V, to be a British game. дальше »
2019-7-30 23:48 | |
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TikTok’s parent company is reportedly working on a smartphone
ByteDance, the company behind the fast-growing teen sensation TikTok, is getting into the smartphone business, according to a report from Reuters. The project, which Chinese financial news site Caijing says has been in development for seven months, is the continuation of a separate deal with niche handset manufacturer Smartisan. дальше »
2019-7-29 17:34 | |
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Oppo’s new ‘Waterfall’ phone display extends nearly all around the sides
After showing off its in-screen selfie camera last month, Oppo today demonstrated a new screen design with 88-degree curved edges. The new display design, called “the Waterfall screen” has minimal bezels on top and bottom, achieving nearly 100 percent screen-to-body ratio. дальше »
2019-7-29 14:35 | |
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Reliance Jio becomes India’s largest mobile carrier with 331 million subscribers
Three years ago in September 2016, Reliance, an Indian conglomerate with a market cap of some $115 billion, launched a new mobile carrier and broadband network in India called Jio. Today, it’s become the largest telco operator in India surpassing old horses like Bharati Airtel and Vodafone-Idea. дальше »
2019-7-29 09:03 | |
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LinkedIn fixed a flaw that let someone post a job opening for Google’s CEO position
LinkedIn has closed a loophole that allowed almost anyone to post a job listing on company pages without any authorization. Netherlands-based recruiter Michel Rijnders discovered the problem and posted his findings on the Microsoft-owned professional social network. дальше »
2019-7-29 08:11 | |
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How to switch Android Q’s gesture navigation back to the old buttons
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. As Google pushed out beta after beta of Android Q, it became clear the company was taking a page out of Apple’s UI. дальше »
2019-7-27 03:39 | |
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Equifax probably owes you $125. Here’s how to collect
TNW recently reported the US Federal Trade Commision (FTC) had passed down a rather friendly little fine to Equifax – just $700 million dollars for exposing the private financial data of more than half of all US citizens. дальше »
2019-7-27 01:53 | |
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Security firm releases flawed blockchain into the wild to help educate hackers
Despite their supposed security, there are still many exploitable vulnerabilities that can compromise a blockchain. But one security firm thinks it can fix that, and it believes the key to developing more secure blockchains is to start with a really insecure one. дальше »
2019-7-26 15:38 | |
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WhatsApp is reportedly building a desktop version that works without your phone
In 2015, WhatsApp released a web version that mirrored the conversation from the mobile app. To use it, though, you still needed to have your phone connected to the internet. But that might soon change. дальше »
2019-7-26 14:38 | |
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FBI suspects tea company that ‘pivoted’ to blockchain of insider trading
Long Island Tea Corp was one of those companies that randomly added the word “blockchain” to the name of their business to seem cool (and maybe bump up its stock) – but it appears its name change may be more sinister than first thought. дальше »
2019-7-26 12:48 | |
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Johannesburg’s power supplier gets the better of ransomware attackers
A ransomware infection at one of South Africa‘s electricity providers left some city residents of Johannesburg without any power. City Power, one of the largest power suppliers in Johannesburg, said the attack encrypted all its databases, applications and network, leading to a blackout of its IT systems. дальше »
2019-7-26 12:19 | |
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Apple just bought Intel’s smartphone modem business to prepare for 5G
If there’s one thing we know about Apple, it’s the company likes to do things its own way. Case in point: the company today announced it has acquired the “majority” of Intel’s cellular modem business. дальше »
2019-7-26 03:30 | |
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Porn company wants $10K to shoot you screwing in VR before you’re too old to be attractive
“Yes, time travel is finally possible. ” As someone who’s written extensively about quantum physics, the arrow of time, and other wacky aspects of our amazing universe, I’ve waited my entire career to see that sentence pop up in my inbox. дальше »
2019-7-26 23:26 | |
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Listen to this AI chat up a frustrated telemarketer for 15 minutes
Telemarketers are the bane of our existence. With the rise of robocalls and automated bots meant to call hundreds of numbers per hour, The Jolly Roger Telephone Company — a nod to the traditional skull and crossbones — is fighting fire with fire, using automation to keep these scammers on the line in an attempt to waste as much of their time as possible. дальше »
2019-7-25 20:15 | |
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Ripple dumps more XRP than ever before, exceeding $250M last quarter
Ripple sold $106. 87 million XRP in institutional direct sales and $144. 64 million in programmatic sales during Q2 this year. According to Ripple’s latest report, the company sold $251. 51 million XRP during that time. дальше »
2019-7-25 17:45 | |
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Fujifilm’s $10,000 beast of a camera, the GFX100, has a faulty shutter
Fujifilm has issued a warning that its new $10,000, 100-megapixel beast of a camera, the GFX100, suffers from “a loosening of the side shutter release ‘lock’ function” included in the device’s built-in vertical grip. дальше »
2019-7-25 16:08 | |
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WhatsApp Pay will officially launch by the end of the year in India
WhatsApp’s payment program has been stuck in the testing phase in India for quite a while now. But, the wait might finally be over. The company‘s global head, Will Cathcart, said the UPI-based payment service will officially launch in the country by the end of 2019. дальше »
2019-7-25 15:48 | |
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Siemens contractor pleads guilty to planting ‘logic bomb’ in spreadsheet software
A contract programmer has pleaded guilty to planting “logic bombs” inside a client’s spreadsheets in an attempt to receive extra work from the company every time the software crashed. David Tinley — the Pennsylvania-based 62-year-old contract programmer in question — now faces a fine of up to $250,000, up to 10 years in prison, or both. дальше »
2019-7-25 12:25 | |
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Samsung says the Galaxy Fold will launch in September – here’s what’s new
Samsung’s Galaxy Fold was heralded as the phone that was supposed to change smartphone design forever. But that all fell apart in the days leading up to its initial launch date as reviewers found multiple egregious durability issues, to the point Samsung’s CEO admitted the device was pushed ‘before it was ready‘. дальше »
2019-7-25 05:04 | |
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The AI community’s reaction to Microsoft’s $1BN ‘investment’ in OpenAI is priceless
Microsoft recently announced plans to invest $1 billion in OpenAI, an AI startup co-founded by Elon Musk (no longer involved) and focused on developing human-level artificial intelligence. Normally, this would be an article about robots that can think and how two of the biggest players in the AI industry joining forces could lead to amazing things. дальше »
2019-7-25 02:59 | |
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Leaked memo indicates Nintendo to repair Joy-Con drift for free
Nintendo has apparently decided to start repairing Switch Joy-Con for free. This seems like a generous change of heart for the company, but it’s rather convenient that it’s happening now, just as players started turning up the heat over the flawed hardware. дальше »
2019-7-25 21:31 | |
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Facebook gets away with $5B FTC fine for leaking your data
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has slapped a $5 billion fine on Facebook in wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal and its other data leaks. In an agreement filed today, the FTC has also ordered the social network to make privacy-related changes to avoid such mishaps in the future. дальше »
2019-7-24 17:08 | |
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UE’s Wonderboom 2 Bluetooth speaker is my brilliant, bombastic summer buddy
After covering the announcement of UE’s Wonderboom 2, I finally got my hands on one. And you know what? It’s an exciting-sounding, portable Bluetooth speaker that’s perfect for summer (and pretty much everything). дальше »
2019-7-24 16:01 | |
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JBL’s Android TV-powered soundbar finally goes on sale at $399
At Google’s developer conference in May 2018, the company had announced an Android TV soundbar in partnership with JBL. Now, the device is finally on sale for $399. The soundbar can connect to your TV and drive your streaming needs with apps for popular services like Netflix, HBO, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu. дальше »
2019-7-24 14:08 | |
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Apple denies favoring its own apps in App Store search results
Apple’s App Store is already a point of antitrust contention, and a new investigation by The Wall Street Journal has revealed that the company’s own mobile apps are often first in App Store search results ahead of competitors. дальше »
2019-7-24 12:17 | |
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Netflix launches its $3/month mobile-only subscription in India
At an event in New Delhi, India, today, Netflix launched its new mobile-only subscription tier for users in the country at Rs. 199 ($2. 88) per month. The plan is valid for one concurrent stream and will work with Android and iOS tablets. дальше »
2019-7-24 10:12 | |
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Google will remove shady data-stealing Chrome extensions starting October 15
Google is making good on its “root-and-branch review” of third-party developer access to user data. The company has now said its new policy for Minimum Permission and updated User Data policy will be enforced starting October 15, 2019 — in other words, Chrome will no longer support sketchy extensions that gather data on your browsing activity. дальше »
2019-7-24 08:46 | |
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Facebook releases AI-powered tools to map the world
Facebook today released a bunch of machine learning-powered tools to help create maps of the world. The company’s tools, called Map with AI, will help the community-based OpenStreetMap organization to create crowd-sourced maps easily. дальше »
2019-7-24 08:30 | |
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TikTok’s parent company appears to have acquired AI music startup Jukedeck
TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, appears to have acquired a startup that makes AI-generated music called Jukebox, an AI suite that generates custom music. Users can then edit the track to adjust length, tempo, and climax. дальше »
2019-7-24 03:41 | |
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Why US public schools’ creepy use of surveillance AI should frighten you
Public schools across the US continue to spend millions implementing AI-powered surveillance solutions alleged to prevent or mitigate violence. The only problem: most of them don’t work. US schools now rival China’s when it comes to ubiquitous surveillance, yet our students remain at the highest risk for violence among developed nations. дальше »
2019-7-24 01:18 | |
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A new controller aims to fix the Nintendo Switch’s lack of voice chat
It’s 2019, the Nintendo Switch is the vanguard of the next generation of video game consoles, and — in case you needed reminding — it still doesn’t have voice chat support. Well, at least the company hasn’t personally enabled it yet. дальше »
2019-7-24 22:05 | |
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Watch Ford’s electric F-150 tow a million+ pounds like nobody’s business
Ford promised us an electric version of its F-150 truck was on the way back in 2017, but it’s been mostly silent on the matter since. Though the vehicles is still years from launch, today the company came out in a big way, showing a prototype electric F-150 towing a train weighing over a million pounds. дальше »
2019-7-24 20:30 | |
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‘YouTubers’ author Chris Stokel-Walker on how to fix the world’s biggest video platform
Over the past couple of years, YouTube’s been in hot water over a myriad of issues that would give any CEO sleepless nights. The list of offenses includes failing to police problematic videos appearing on its platform, toxic comments that have pushed it to disable the feature for some content, and troubling recommendations delivered to unwitting users, including children. дальше »
2019-7-23 18:21 | |
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Microsoft sinks $1B into OpenAI to build ‘supercomputer AI’ for Azure
Microsoft has invested $1 billion in Elon Musk-founded (Musk has since departed) artificial intelligence company OpenAI in an effort build supercomputer AI technologies for its Azure cloud services. дальше »
2019-7-23 12:50 | |
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Apple files patent for mixed reality headset that can track your facial expressions
Apple has filed a new patent for a mixed reality headset that could feature an array of sensors to track the eyes, gestures and even facial expressions of its users. Titled “Display System Having Sensors,” the patent filing — first reported by Variety — shows that the company intends to combine these inputs for a system “that provides 3D virtual views of a user’s environment augmented with virtual content. дальше »
2019-7-23 12:36 | |
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Slack now loads 33% faster – and eats up 50% less of your RAM
No, you’re not imaging things: the latest iteration of Slack for desktop is significantly snappier. Not only that, it also eats up much less of your device’s memory. In an announcement on July 22, the company said its desktop client now loads 33 percent faster than before, and yet uses 50 percent less memory than older versions. дальше »
2019-7-23 11:24 | |
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Equifax to pay $700m for breach that exposed 147 million Americans’ data
Almost two years after a major data breach hit Equifax, the company has finally agreed to a global settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). As per the proposed terms of the deal, the consumer credit reporting agency will shell out as much as $700 million to settle with federal agencies and 50 US states and territories. дальше »
2019-7-23 09:37 | |
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Away’s Aluminum Edition ‘smart’ suitcase is beautiful, but not worth the ca$h
If there was an incredibly niche contest for the most Instagrammed suitcase — which, in a perfect world, there would be — that award would have to go to Away. Away has almost half a million IG followers, and for good reason — their smart cases are pretty, minimal, and come in very aesthetically-pleasing colors. дальше »
2019-7-23 09:00 | |
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Facebook’s Messenger Kids failed to do its only job of keeping tabs on children’s chats
In 2017, Facebook launched a messenger app for kids to let them safely chat only with people approved by their guardians. However, a recently discovered design flaw in the app allowed young users to do precisely the opposite: participate in group chats with adults, without their parents’ permission. дальше »
2019-7-23 08:00 | |
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Nintendo is facing a class-action lawsuit over ‘Joy-Con drift’
As more and more reports of flaws in the Nintendo Switch’s Joy-Con controllers surface, a New England law firm is championing the players with a lawsuit against the company. If you haven’t experienced it, the fault occurs sometimes in Joy-Con that have been in use for a while. дальше »
2019-7-23 01:21 | |
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Moonday Morning: South Korea lost $2.3 billion to cryptocurrency crimes over last 2 years
Welcome to Monday, and welcome to another Moonday Mornings, Hard Fork’s wrap-up of the weekend’s top cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines. Let’s take a look. 1. Damage from cryptocurrency-related crimes in South Korea over the last two years is estimated to be $2. дальше »
2019-7-22 11:04 | |
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BBC: Russia is working on a Tor de-anonymization project
Hackers have stolen a massive trove of sensitive data and defaced the website of SyTech, a major contractor working for Russian intelligence agency FSB (Federal Security Service). BBC Russia, which reported the breach, said “it’s possible that this is the largest data leak in the history of the work of Russian special services on the Internet. дальше »
2019-7-22 08:36 | |
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Google expected to achieve quantum supremacy in 2019: Here’s what that means
Google‘s reportedly on the verge of demonstrating a quantum computer capable of feats no ordinary classical computer could perform. The term for this is quantum supremacy, and experts believe the Mountain View company could be mere months from achieving it. дальше »
2019-7-20 00:57 | |
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The Bowers & Wilkins Formation Duo might actually justify their $4,000 price
As a general rule, audiophiles are skeptical of wireless audio. Despite a few popular models like the KEF LSX, audio enthusiasts have met wireless speakers with some apprehension given the technology typically degrades sound quality at least a little, and almost always introduces latency. дальше »
2019-7-20 23:56 | |
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US watchdog preps BitMEX probe over alleged illegal cryptocurrency trade
Cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX is being investigated by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). According to Bloomberg, which cites people familiar with the matter, the CFTC is looking into whether BitMEX broke the rules by allowing American customers to trade on the platform, which is not registered with the agency. дальше »
2019-7-19 15:06 | |
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