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The first AI capable of simulating the universe works so well it’s scary
A team of researchers recently pioneered the world’s first AI universe simulator. It’s fast; it’s accurate; and its creators are baffled by its ability to understand things about the cosmos that it shouldn’t. дальше »
2019-6-27 00:56 | |
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We can’t recycle black plastic, but now we can use its carbon for renewable energy
The big problem with plastics is that though they last for a very long time, most are thrown away after only one use. Since plastics were invented in the 1950s, about 8,300m metric tonnes (Mt) have been made, but over half (4,900 Mt) is already in landfill or has been lost to the environment. дальше »
2019-6-26 12:00 | |
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Oppo reveals the world’s first under-the-display selfie camera
Oppo just unveiled its first phone with under-the-display selfie camera at Mobile World Congress Shangai. A few weeks ago, the Chinese company had shown its concept of hosting a camera under the display via a tweet. дальше »
2019-6-26 11:57 | |
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Facebook’s Libra partners remain cautious amid growing scrutiny from regulators
Facebook‘s Libra partners have reportedly signed non-binding agreements, meaning they’re not obliged to promote or use the digital token and can abandon the project if they decide to do so. According to the New York Times, which cites anonymous executives from seven of Facebook‘s partners, some of the companies are being cautious about associating themselves too closely with Libra due to the company’s ongoing issues with regulators. дальше »
2019-6-26 11:25 | |
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Vivo claims its new 120W tech can charge your phone in just 13 minutes
Vivo said it just showed off its new charging tech at Mobile World Congress Shangai that can juice up your phone in just 13 minutes. The Chinese phone maker said that phones with this technology can support charging at 120W. дальше »
2019-6-26 08:55 | |
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Inside Shopify’s brave API gamble
A platform-as-a-service company is only as good as its APIs, and Shopify has dozens of them. These expose a specific part of the Shopify’s product to third-party developers, who can then incorporate them into their own applications. дальше »
2019-6-26 23:54 | |
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WANT Marketplaces ICO
WANT Marketplaces runs a global ecosystem of B2B, B2C, O2O, C2C hyperlocal, social, private groups and secure messaging based e Commerce marketplaces powered by the benipal shopping search engine, a relational contextual image, voice and text based search engine. дальше »
2019-6-25 22:03 | |
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There’s $70,000 worth of Bitcoin hidden inside this image
Satoshi’s Treasure, the alternate reality scavenger hunt for $1 million worth of Bitcoin, has just released its 14th clue. Best part is: it’s loaded with $70,000 in Bitcoin. “[Three] keys and additional $70,000 will be rewarded to hunters who solve the puzzle,” reads a notice on the game‘s website. дальше »
2019-6-25 14:21 | |
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US prisons are taking programming books off the shelves over ‘security concerns’
Last week, the Oregon Department of Corrections (DoC) has banned prisoners from reading dozens of books related to technology and programming, citing security concerns. According to records obtained by Salem Reporter, the banned titles — “Windows 10 for Dummies,” “Python Programming For Beginners,” “Blockchain Revolution,” and others — are part of the 1,600 books not allowed in Oregon prisons. дальше »
2019-6-24 15:59 | |
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Cyberattacks and Technology Risks take top spot on cryptocurrency industry concern
The cryptocurrency industry is muddled in a web of financial and technical intricacies, bound together by the principled opposition to the centralized currency of the sovereign behemoths. Decentralized currency is the brainchild of a continuously developing technology-centric world, and, according to its adherents, the biggest risk to the cryptocurrency world emanates from the same. дальше »
2019-6-23 09:32 | |
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Unique multi-platform Monero mining malware targets audio engineer pirates
We’ve seen cryptocurrency hungry hackers hiding mining malware in Adobe Flash updates, and even in legitimate Windows updates, but now hackers are hiding it in cracked audio production software. дальше »
2019-6-20 16:42 | |
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IBM Upgrades Blockchain Network to Support Multi-Cloud
Technology giant, IBM has announced the launch of its distributed ledger technology (DLT) platform called Multicloud. The firm says its platform is designed to run on other cloud platforms including Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS), according to a report by Ledger Insights on June 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-19 17:02 | |
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EU lawmakers need to look beyond the ‘top layer’ when regulating the internet
Brussels policy makers could be forgiven for wanting to move quickly to regulate ‘the internet. ’ Assailed by an avalanche of public opinion and a ‘techlash’ against many of the tech giants, politicians and legislators have quickly sought to target those that loom large. дальше »
2019-6-18 17:00 | |
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How 3D spintronics will take hard drive performance to the next level
Spintronics might not be the sort of word that comes up in everyday discussions, but it has been revolutionising computer technology for years. It’s the branch of physics that involves manipulating the spin of a flow of electrons, which first reached consumers in the late 1990s in the form of magnetic computer hard drives with several hundreds of times the storage capacity of their predecessors. дальше »
2019-6-18 15:37 | |
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The unforeseen trouble AI is now causing
AI has come a long way in recent years — but as many who work with this technology can attest, it is still prone to surprising errors that wouldn’t be made by a human observer. While these errors can sometimes be the result of the required learning curve for artificial intelligence, it is becoming apparent that a far more serious problem is posing an increasing risk: adversarial data. дальше »
2019-6-18 23:30 | |
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aGifttoken ICO
Offering people gifts is one of the most wonderful traditions, as it shows generosity and caring. aGifttoken is an exceptional system that is created to rebrand gifting and is designed to become the primary gift option of offering contributions along to PayPal. дальше »
2019-6-15 15:33 | |
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Jack Dorsey answers our questions about Square’s plans for Bitcoin
Square is a company best known for its disruptive card payment technology. Founded in 2009 by Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, the company sells affordable mobile-based point-of-sale systems. But beyond the world of traditional fiat currencies, the firm is making cautious steps into the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-6-14 15:20 | |
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CHEAP: Bass? In your… face? Yes, now the Beats Studio 3 headphones have $129 off
Are you in search of eternal peace and a pair of stylish, bass-heavy headphones? You’ve come to the right place. The Beats Studio 3 Wireless Bluetooth headphones with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) are on sale for just $219. дальше »
2019-6-13 15:38 | |
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PSA: Your Android phone is now a security key for signing in to Google on iOS
Google has announced that it’s now possible to log into your Google accounts from your iPhones and iPads using your Android phone as a hardware authentication key. The development comes almost more than a month after the internet giant made it easy for Google users to sign in to their accounts on their laptops or PCs using their Android smartphones as hardware security keys. дальше »
2019-6-13 09:52 | |
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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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Addressing the privacy paradox: Top leaders and experts share insights
As technological innovation evolves, society evolves with it. The problem is, with each new innovation also comes risk. Whether it opens us up to new security issues or debates over our personal privacy, we’re moving fast towards a future with a lot of unknowns. дальше »
2019-6-12 11:40 | |
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China and India account for most internet users: 2019 internet trends report
The much anticipated annual internet statistics and trends report from Mary Meeker is here. The noted venture capitalist published her 333-slide Internet Trends report Tuesday ahead of a presentation at Recode’s Code Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. дальше »
2019-6-12 10:57 | |
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China and India account for most internet users, 2019 Internet Trends report says
The much anticipated annual internet statistics and trends report from Mary Meeker is here. The noted venture capitalist published her 333-slide Internet Trends report Tuesday ahead of a presentation at Recode’s Code Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. дальше »
2019-6-12 10:57 | |
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Fewer parents are naming their kids Alexa or Siri
Picking a name for your kid can be a long and difficult process. You have to take into account factors like the name’s sound, its meaning, its cultural connotations, and your family history. It’s a goddamn minefield and technology has only made it worse. дальше »
2019-6-12 16:01 | |
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Corporate innovation isn’t dead, it just needs an outside perspective
In-house innovation labs have gotten a bad rap as of late. Whether their primary area of focus is retail, consumer packaged goods, or technology, labs across the board have been hit with criticism of being too siloed, too insular, too slow to adapt, and the like. дальше »
2019-6-10 16:00 | |
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Having an ethical framework is the best way to mitigate risks in autonomous technology
Many technology professionals bristle at the word ethics as an intangible topic more likely to show up as a required training course than part of daily risk mitigation. But when called to defend how you are mitigating the brand and PR risk of a Tay Chatbot or 787 Max autopilot, you are likely to “find religion” in the form of ethics. дальше »
2019-6-9 12:13 | |
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Ripple executives discuss the need for XRP and on-demand liquidity in RippleNet
Ripple has been known to create waves when it comes to making money flow like information does – smoothly. They’ve achieved this through the use of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, XRP. дальше »
2019-6-9 21:32 | |
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‘Autonomous last mile’ is coming and society needs to prepare
We humans have always been held back only by the limits of our imaginations. And this is a good thing. Yet historically, we have tended to eat the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge, spit out the seeds, and think little of what might grow where they land. дальше »
2019-6-8 17:00 | |
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The frontline of the abortion battle isn’t in Alabama, it’s online
As the legislative noose draws tighter around women’s necks, it’s centuries-old technology, or modern adaptation of it anyway, that could provide some much-needed breathing room. After Louisiana and Georgia recently joined the ranks of states passing so-called “heartbeat bills” — legislative bans and restrictions on safe abortion for women housing an embryo after approximately six weeks — TelAbortion could provide the answer, albeit an answer shrouded in dubious legality. дальше »
2019-6-7 04:12 | |
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AI model exposes Hollywood’s bias against actresses
While the technology world and the US political institution grapple with how to deal with incumbent gender discrimination, Hollywood’s seemingly gotten a pass on the matter. But a new study out of London indicates Tinsel Town may be just as bad as Silicon Valley and the US Senate. дальше »
2019-6-7 02:11 | |
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CHEAP: Exceed all norms of decency with $100 off two Sonos Play:1 speakers
Sonos released its Play:1 speaker in 2013. In the fast-moving world of consumer technology, that’s an age. And yet, it’s still a really decent piece of kit. And now, you can get two of them for $298 on World Wide Stereo – that’s down $100 from the usual price of $398. дальше »
2019-6-6 15:13 | |
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CHEAP: Hush your inner demons with Bose’s QC 35 II headphones for just $299
Not having a TNW office in India means I end up working from home or cafes. And more often than not, I use a pair of noise-cancelling headphones so I can drown out outside distractions. Have you had that problem, too? We’ve got the perfect solution for you. дальше »
2019-6-5 15:08 | |
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New technology reveals some birds have specific ‘migration buddies’
Though much is known about where and when birds travel, a lot less is known about the composition of flocks and how long they stay together. Do birds come together in flocks by chance? Do they actively choose flock members? It’s difficult to understand groups without being able to observe them directly. дальше »
2019-6-5 13:01 | |
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Why Alexa and Siri won’t function as robot helpers
“Alexa, are you ready to have a body?” Steady advances in artificial intelligence and natural language processing have made digital assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa increasingly capable of performing complicated voice commands under different circumstances. дальше »
2019-6-4 17:42 | |
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ARK Sows Seeds of Adoption with the “blockchain-in-a-box” ARK Deployer
Typically, whenever a new technology graces the market, it often enters the world rather misunderstood and is often adopted in its early phases by those with expert knowledge and skills. Much like when the world wide web came into being and the world was trying to wrap its head around the concept of an email, […] The post ARK Sows Seeds of Adoption with the “blockchain-in-a-box” ARK Deployer appeared first on NullTX. дальше »
2019-6-4 05:04 | |
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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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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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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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Two more universities get into blockchain education with specialized online courses
This week sees two more universities get into the blockchain game by offering courses in cryptocurrency, fintech, and distributed ledger technology. Earlier this week, Ireland‘s Minister for Business, Enterprise, and Innovation Heather Humphreys launched the country’s first Master’s in blockchain technology. дальше »
2019-5-31 13:08 | |
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ABN AMRO is helping BUX blockchainify its new stock trading app
A division of the major Dutch bank ABN AMRO and a mobile trading app are collaborating to offer stock investments using the blockchain. The bank‘s securities investment arm ABN AMRO Clearing Bank and BUX announced today that they have signed a partnership contract to use the bank‘s blockchain-based technology in its latest app, called STOCKS. дальше »
2019-5-29 16:01 | |
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Apple is expected to kill 3D Touch from its 2019 iPhone lineup
Do you use 3D Touch on your iPhone? If not, don’t worry. Apple is getting rid of it for a cheaper alternative. MacRumors reports that a team of Barclays analysts claims they have ‘confirmed’ that 3D Touch will be eliminated from all iPhone models coming out in 2019. дальше »
2019-5-28 11:25 | |
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Asus’ new laptop has two 4K screens and top-notch specs
Computex, a yearly trade show on computers and technology, is underway in Taiwan and we might see some mind-boggling PC products. Asus was one of the firsts to take to stage today, and they announced a dual-screen laptop called ZenBook Pro Duo with two 4K screens, and that immediately caught my eye. дальше »
2019-5-28 10:14 | |
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This tiny flashing kit can break your bad online security habits
The number of cyber attacks is estimated to have risen by 67% over the last five years, with the majority of these data breaches being traced back to human error. The potential risks of such attacks are vast and can have a serious impact on both organizations and individuals. дальше »
2019-5-24 18:53 | |
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Minimize Potential Cyber Hack Damage With These 11 Good Data Habits
Cybercriminals and hackers are more aggressive than ever these days. With advanced technology, breaches are increasingly common, which puts companies and their customers at risk of fraud and identity theft. дальше »
2019-5-24 12:00 | |
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GitHub rolls out Patreon-esque feature to let you tip open source developers
GitHub, one of the largest respositories for hosting open source software, has added the ability to financially support developers through recurring monthly payments. The feature is called GitHub Sponsors, and works similar to funding platforms like Patreon. дальше »
2019-5-24 11:40 | |
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Review: Brilliant’s smart home controllers are the antidote for smart-speaker hell
My home is inundated with smart speakers. I’ve got Echo Dots aplenty, Google Minis to spare, and enough third-party voice-assistant devices to reproduce Plugged’s Bluetooth speaker symphony. And that’s not even getting into all the other “smart” gear I have. дальше »
2019-5-24 03:01 | |
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Thailand’s oldest bank hints at new blockchain app powered by Ripple
Thailand‘s oldest bank, Siam Commerical Bank (SCM), has hinted it will be experimenting with blockchain technology powered by Ripple. Earlier this week, rumors of its blockchain pilot surfaced online after eagle-eyed users took to Twitter to share images of what appears to be a Ripple-based app for cross-border transactions. дальше »
2019-5-23 16:43 | |
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How our interactions with voice assistants normalize sexual harassment
For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. This story explores how the four industry-leading female voice assistants are programmed to respond to verbal sexual harassment and what impact this has on reaching gender equality. дальше »
2019-5-23 15:13 | |
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This female-led company is using blockchain to promote sustainability
At TNW Conference, we explored the future of tech, including blockchain and cryptocurrency. While the latter tends to have its literal ups and downs, blockchain technology seems quite useful when incorporated appropriately. дальше »
2019-5-23 15:01 | |
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