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This Google sister company showed you can buy a troll campaign for $250
As social platforms continue to be threatened by state-sponsored disinformation operations, Google’s parent company Alphabet has kicked things up a notch. Jigsaw, its side-arm devoted to fighting extremism, censorship, and other forms of cyberattacks, has revealed it bought a Russian troll campaign as an experiment. дальше »
2019-6-13 14:27 | |
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Netflix is launching two Stranger Things games
After dominating the streaming video arena, Netflix is set to dip its toes into gaming. At E3 last night, the company announced it’s going to make video games based on its popular original shows, starting with its hit 80s-themed horror series, Stranger Things. дальше »
2019-6-13 09:25 | |
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Microsoft’s Project Scarlett might be the most backwards-compatible console ever
In the midst of the rest of the news from E3, Microsoft quietly revealed it’d no longer be adding older games to its Backwards Compatibility program, but that it would be striving to make those games already part of its library capable of running on its next-gen console, codenamed Project Scarlett. дальше »
2019-6-13 22:40 | |
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3 years later, Visa’s blockchain-powered payment network finally goes live
Visa’s blockchain-powered B2B payments product has finally gone live after almost three years in the making. First made public in October 2016, the Visa B2B Connect network is being made available in 30 markets, with plans to expand to as many as 90 territories by the end of the year. дальше »
2019-6-12 13:09 | |
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Facebook revives its mobile data gathering program with a new app
Remember when it was revealed in January that Facebook used to pay teens and gather mobile app usage data from them through an app? Well, the company shut that program down after a huge backlash, but the app’s sorta making a comeback. дальше »
2019-6-12 08:33 | |
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Big tech’s AI runs on datasets labelled by impoverished people
Capitalism has a nasty habit of anchoring those beholden to it in an equilibrium where both the very poor and the very wealthy become similarly entrenched. A scientist making six figures in San Francisco pushes the boundaries of AI so a trillion dollar company can stay on top. дальше »
2019-6-12 02:08 | |
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Big tech’s AI runs on datasets labeled by impoverished people
Capitalism has a nasty habit of anchoring those beholden to it in an equilibrium where both the very poor and the very wealthy become similarly entrenched. A scientist making six figures in San Francisco pushes the boundaries of AI so a trillion dollar company can stay on top. дальше »
2019-6-12 02:08 | |
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Xiaomi’s Mi Band 4 fitness tracker is swimproof and only $25
If you’re starting your fitness journey, or just want to give someone a gift, Xiaomi’s fitness trackers have been very pocket-friendly options. Today, the company released the new version of its tracker called the Mi Band 4 costing just $25. дальше »
2019-6-12 17:51 | |
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Why your workplace sucks at internal communication
Internal communication seem to be this mystical concept that means very different things to everyone. For a PR nerd, it is a silver bullet that helps you improve everything about a company. If you are an HR specialist, it is something that reduces the workload. дальше »
2019-6-11 11:02 | |
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Why Gary Vaynerchuk thinks the death of privacy is a good thing
The answers to almost any question that pops into our head can be answered by simply “Googling it. ” As a result of our insatiable desire for instant gratification, 90% of all internet searches are taking place through Google and its company subsidiary YouTube. дальше »
2019-6-11 10:06 | |
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Ubisoft announces its own game streaming service, Uplay+
Ubisoft found a comfy seat on the top of the bandwagon, because it’s launched its own streaming service, called Uplay+. By itself, this wouldn’t be earth-shaking news: the company is joining the ranks of several companies, offering access to a library of games in exchange for a monthly payment. дальше »
2019-6-11 02:06 | |
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iOS 13 will show you where apps have tracked your location, on a map
Apple’s new iOS 13 has a ton of privacy-focused features, including restrictions on location tracking. Now, 9to5Mac has spotted that when an app asks for permission to use your location data , the dialog box will show a map view of locations the app has tracked you. дальше »
2019-6-10 13:56 | |
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Bethesda wants you to test its game streaming tech with DOOM on iOS this year
At its E3 briefing yesterday, Bethesda Softworks, the publisher behind the popular Elder Scrolls and Fallout game franchises, announced that it’s also hopping on the game streaming bandwagon – but not in the way you might think. дальше »
2019-6-10 12:51 | |
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The Splinternet is here and your company needs to be ready
We are entering a new era, a battleground of sorts between nations, that some government and industry watchers have termed the “Splinternet. ” The Splinternet is, essentially, the splitting up of the internet into country-specific and region-specific internets, creating a ‘balkanization’ effect. дальше »
2019-6-10 12:00 | |
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Mozilla will reportedly launch a paid version of Firefox this fall
Mozilla’s reportedly set to launch a premium version of its revered Firefox browser this fall. In an interview with German media outlet T3N, the company’s CEO, Chris Beard, said that it’s aiming to launch the new version by October, with features like a VPN and secure cloud storage. дальше »
2019-6-10 11:31 | |
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7 easy tricks you can use to improve your office on a budget
As a designer, I often get asked by growing companies how they can improve their offices and create maximum impact with a minimal budget. And it’s a great question, because engaging employees is key to recruitment and retention. дальше »
2019-6-10 10:00 | |
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Microsoft’s next Xbox is coming in 2020 with 8K graphics and SSD storage
At its E3 briefing today, Microsoft announced Project Scarlett, the working name for its next-generation Xbox game console – and it sounds like it’s going to be a real powerhouse. I don’t mean to use that term lightly – if Microsoft is to be believed, this machine should see you enjoying a top-notch gaming experience several years into the future. дальше »
2019-6-10 08:20 | |
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Here’s how to find ethical alternatives to big tech products and services
It’s not like any of us went to a store for unethical people and told the clerk to load us up with dozens of products and services developed by companies that have no regard for personal privacy, human rights, or the future of our planet. дальше »
2019-6-8 00:17 | |
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Bitfinex denies role in spooky transfer of $1.37 million in stolen Bitcoin
Bitcoin stolen from Bitfinex in 2016 is on the move. Earlier today, a combined 172. 54 BTC ($1. 37 million) was mysteriously sent from the hacker‘s wallets to an unknown address. Bitfinex’ marketing director Anneka Dew however told Hard Fork that today’s movements had nothing to do with the company at all. дальше »
2019-6-7 16:43 | |
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Facebook bans Huawei from pre-installing its apps, but does it matter?
Another company joined the long list of organizations that’s cut ties with Huawei. According to a report by Reuters, Facebook has banned the Chinese tech company from pre-installing its apps – Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp – on Huawei phones. дальше »
2019-6-7 15:10 | |
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Seagate’s compact, budget hard drives are perfect for backing up data on the go
If you need to back up your data for work, school, or play, there are loads of hard drives out there waiting to be filled to the brim with your precious files. And I’ve got some good news for you: they’re getting cheaper and smaller – like Seagate’s offerings for 2019. дальше »
2019-6-7 14:29 | |
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Hackers reportedly stole nearly $10M worth of Ripple (XRP) in GateHub hack
Another day, another cryptocurrency heist. Hackers have breached over 100 Ripple (XRP) Ledger wallets managed by service provider GateHub. If that wasn’t bad enough, additional reports suggest the attackers have siphoned off more than $10 million worth of XRP. дальше »
2019-6-7 13:11 | |
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At Least 100 XRP Wallets Alarmingly Exposed at Ripple Service Provider
By CCN: Gatehub Founder and CEO Enej Pungercar wrote a public letter disclosing that the company’s infrastructure had been compromised and at least 100 wallets were likely affected. The letter explains that an exploit was located in the company’s API, which enabled certain wallets to be affected. дальше »
2019-6-7 03:30 | |
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Dutch Crypto Exchange, Blockport, Shuts Down After a Failed STO, Vows to Come Back
A crypto exchange based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, has shut down its operations due to lack of operating capital but has vowed to return soon. Blockport announced that it was scaling down its operations after its security token offering (STO) did not meet the expected results. дальше »
2019-6-6 20:59 | |
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The Nokia 2.2 is a €99 Android One phone I’d buy my mum
HMD Global, the company licensing the iconic Nokia marque, today announced it’s latest entry-level handset, the Nokia 2. 2, which will retail for €99 (about $110). The Nokia 2. 2 is an interesting duck, as it doesn’t seem overtly compromised. дальше »
2019-6-6 16:56 | |
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YouTube clumsily tries to rectify its confusing anti-harassment policies (again)
Facing immense pressure, YouTube has said it will reexamine its harassment policies and update them. The company said it will do so in “consultation with experts, creators, journalists and those who have, themselves, been victims of harassment. дальше »
2019-6-6 10:57 | |
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5 of the smartest people in AI teamed up to make awesome robots
An all-star team consisting of five of the brightest minds in AI today revealed the launch of Robust. AI, a new startup devoted to revolutionizing the robotics industry. According to a job posting on the company’s website, the company intends to create robots that can navigate the real world with actual autonomy: Current robots are extremely limited, typically relegated to highly controlled environments, unable to function in dynamic, open-ended environments, and poorly equipped to deal with the unexpected. дальше »
2019-6-6 03:30 | |
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Dutch billionaire and Big Brother creator sues Facebook over fraudulent Bitcoin ads
The creator of the Big Brother reality television format is suing Facebook for allowing advertisements to fraudulently feature his name and image, Reuters reports. Dutch billionaire John de Mol, one of the brains behind entertainment studio Endemol, filed his suit against Facebook in an Amsterdam court earlier today. дальше »
2019-6-5 18:34 | |
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It sure looks like Apple is gearing up for more cryptocurrency apps
At this year’s Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) the company is set to announce the release of “CryptoKit;” a cryptography-oriented tool kit for Apple developers. While the iPhone-maker avoids mentioning the magical words ‘blockchain’ and ‘cryptocurrency,’ it sure sounds like the new tool might have something to do with it. дальше »
2019-6-5 14:56 | |
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It’s the end of the road for Google’s excellent Trips mobile app
Another day, another Google product being shuttered. This time, it’s Trips, the travel app that automatically created plans for your holidays in a simple, beautiful interface. Why, Google, why? Earlier this week, Android Police spotted code in the Android app that hinted at its impending doom; subsequently, ZDNet reported that the company noted in a support page that Trips will no longer work after August 5. дальше »
2019-6-5 11:55 | |
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The only person with the power to fire Zuckerberg is Zuckerberg himself
The revolt against Facebook is gathering momentum, but CEO Mark Zuckerberg can rest easy for the time being. Amid calls for more scrutiny over Facebook‘s business practices in the wake of one privacy mishap after the other, shareholders of the company made a case for Zuckerberg’s ouster as Facebook‘s chairman. дальше »
2019-6-5 09:45 | |
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Cryptocurrency exchange Blockport goes bankrupt after failed STO
An Amsterdam-based cryptocurrency exchange is facing an uncertain future. Blockport has declared bankruptcy after its security token offering (STO) failed to meet its minimum expectations last month. дальше »
2019-6-4 13:21 | |
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Apple’s privacy-focused features risk trapping users in its walled garden
During its WWDC keynote, Apple fired several shots against Facebook and Google with a number of privacy-focused features. But the one that deserves a special mention is the company’s single sign-on (SSO) feature. дальше »
2019-6-4 11:03 | |
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Quest Patient Data Exposed: Could the Blockchain Have Prevented It?
By CCN: A major data breach has rocked Quest Diagnostics, exposing the personal details of nearly 12 million patients in the process. The incident, which was reported in a public filing, occurred on May 14 after centralized third-party billing company American Medical Collection Agency (AMCA) informed the diagnostic testing company about “potential unauthorized activity” on a “web payment page. дальше »
2019-6-4 01:15 | |
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iOS 13 brings support for 22 Indian languages and a Hindi predictive keyboard
Apple today unveiled its new iOS 13 at its developer conference. While there are tons of exciting features like dark mode and the new photos app, the company has introduced a bunch of features specifically for India. дальше »
2019-6-4 23:14 | |
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Apple announces iPadOS, making its tablets more like laptops
Apple today announced iPadOS at its annual WWDC event. The new operating system comes with a plethora of updates over iOS that bring the company’s popular slab almost on part with laptops. First up, the iPad will get a new split-screen apps feature that brings side-by-side launching of apps – including duplicate apps. дальше »
2019-6-3 21:30 | |
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Apple now lets you share songs and movies with friends via AirPods
Apple revealed Audio Sharing at today’s WWDC event. Now, if you want to share a song or a video with a friend, you’ll be able to do so wirelessly by sending the audio to their AirPods. The company didn’t reveal exactly how this trade would happen: we didn’t see a demonstration, just a still image of two phones hovering next to each other. дальше »
2019-6-3 21:09 | |
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Apple introduces privacy-focused ‘Sign in with Apple’ button for sites and apps
Apple addressed privacy problems by calling out trackers around the world at its WWDC developer conference. To address that, the company introduced a new sign in method: Sign in with Apple. Just like ‘login with Google’ and ‘login with Facebook,’ you can sign in into an app by ‘login with Apple‘ button. дальше »
2019-6-3 21:04 | |
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Microsoft stops asking you to change your Windows 10 password every 60 days
Microsoft has finally removed its 60-day password expiration policy from its Windows 10 security baseline, claiming there are better ways to keep users secure. This means organizations using Windows 10 won’t have to force their users to change passwords frequently. дальше »
2019-6-3 15:30 | |
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Twitter ‘accidentally’ blocked accounts of China dissidents ahead of Tiananmen anniversary
Twitter has apologized after it suspended hundreds of accounts that were critical of the Chinese government, merely days ahead of the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre on June 4. дальше »
2019-6-3 14:37 | |
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Big banks are launching a blockchain trade platform powered by ‘Bitcoin-like’ token
The banking industry is hell-bent on taking over the nascent blockchain and cryptocurrency market. A group of financial firms led by UBS Group AG is eyeing blockchain technology for settling cross-border trades worldwide with its own “Bitcoin-like” token. дальше »
2019-6-3 13:22 | |
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How to watch Apple’s WWDC 2019 keynote live
At Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2019 today, the company is slated to announce a bunch of product updates during the keynote at the start of the event. That includes new stuff in iOS and macOS, as well as some major features for the iPad – and perhaps even the death of iTunes. дальше »
2019-6-3 11:29 | |
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Google resolves cloud outage that took down YouTube, Snapchat, and Discord
Gmail, YouTube and other services that rely on Google’s backend technology were disrupted for more than four hours on Sunday by what the company blamed on “high levels of network congestion. ” Apple iCloud, Snapchat, Nest, Discord, Vimeo, and a number of third-party applications that host their services on Google were affected as a result. дальше »
2019-6-3 10:13 | |
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Oppo shows off a selfie camera hidden beneath a phone display
Smartphone companies are trying really hard to get rid of the notch by accommodating the selfie camera in many different ways: pop-up modules, flip-up camera, and sliding camera modules. Now, Oppo today announced through a tweet that it’s working on an under-display selfie camera. дальше »
2019-6-3 09:53 | |
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Motorola’s $500 Moto Z4 doesn’t give up on the mods
Motorola this week announced the Moto Z4, the latest in its family of phones compatible with attachable accessories. Quite frankly, I’m kind of amazed that Motorola is still making modular phones three years later, but I’m all for it. дальше »
2019-6-1 01:09 | |
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Midboss’ Summer of Pride is a game-streaming celebration of inclusivity
MidBoss, the company behind 2064: Read Only Memories, is kicking off its Summer of Pride gaming celebration to coincide with Pride Month. The event features a myriad of gaming personalities from the LGBTQIA+ community streaming queer-friendly games on Twitch all month long. дальше »
2019-5-31 20:53 | |
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Dear Samsung, don’t kill the Note 10’s headphone jack and physical buttons
There’s a rumor making the rounds today that’s making me quite sad: Samsung might be killing the headphone jack on the Galaxy Note 10. Equally puzzling, the company might be killing physical buttons too. дальше »
2019-5-31 02:37 | |
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