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Mercedes-Benz develops blockchain pilot to find better third-party suppliers
Mercedes-Benz is launching yet another blockchain pilot. After running various blockchain trials in the past, the car manufacturer, owned by Daimler AG, has partnered with Icertis, a contract management software provider for enterprise businesses. дальше »
2019-2-25 13:26 | |
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Why tech giants are interested in regulating facial recognition
Last week, Amazon made the unexpected move of calling for regulation on facial recognition. In a blog post published on Thursday, Michael Punke, VP of global public policy at Amazon Web Services, expressed support for a “national legislative framework that protects individual civil rights and ensures that governments are transparent in their use of facial recognition technology. дальше »
2019-2-24 20:00 | |
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Sears’ bankruptcy underscores the need for tech innovation in retail
The demise of Sears provides a perfect cautionary tale. By all accounts, the former retail giant — which was in a “death spiral for well over a decade” — is paying a steep price for its failure to innovate in new technology. дальше »
2019-2-24 16:30 | |
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How to stop deepfakes from destroying trust in society
It has the potential to ruin relationships, reputations, and our online reality. “Deepfake” artificial intelligence technology promises to create doctored videos so realistic that they’re almost impossible to tell from the real thing. дальше »
2019-2-24 12:00 | |
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Why online service providers shouldn’t partner with big tech
Hosting providers like GoDaddy, 1&1 Ionos, and even Wix and Squarespace, started out offering a single service to business owners. Most of them developed parts, or even all of their service technology in house, that resulted in a range of unique and differentiated services. дальше »
2019-2-24 10:30 | |
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CryptoSlate Is Now Verified As a Brave Publisher
CryptoSlate aims to support conscientious companies making use of blockchain and cryptocurrency technology, and one of those companies is Brave. To support our colleagues we are now a participant in Brave Browser’s Publisher program. дальше »
2019-2-24 01:34 | |
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Here are the 5 hottest startups in Israel
Israel is a nation full of booming tech startups. In fact, according to the 2018 Global Startup Ecosystem Report, Tel Aviv has more startups per capita than anywhere else in the world, earning it the reputation of being the Silicon Valley of the Middle East, or better known as Silicon Wadi. дальше »
2019-2-22 12:00 | |
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Meet the lawyer-turned-artist behind classical cryptocurrency paintings
Over the past 10 years cryptocurrency, blockchain, and art have become the most surprising and unlikely of bed fellows. Street art, graffitti, and memes are quite common, but the words cryptocurrency and fine art rarely appear in the same sentence. дальше »
2019-2-21 19:11 | |
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A brief history of cryptocurrency and blockchain white papers
It’d be foolish to undermine the role of white papers in the cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem, given these industries – estimated to be worth billions in years to come – spawned from a nine-page document put together by Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin‘s mysterious creator (or creators). дальше »
2019-2-21 18:11 | |
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TNW and the Financial Times partner for TNW2019
Our annual technology conference is fast approaching. On May 9 and 10, we’ll bring together the brightest minds in the industry to discuss the future of tech, through inspiring keynotes, in-depth roundtable discussions, hands-on workshops, and more. дальше »
2019-2-21 16:09 | |
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Zuckerberg’s ‘blockchain login’ plan makes absolutely no sense
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is exploring the possibility of leveraging blockchain technology for the company’s third-party login services. In an interview with Harvard Law Professor Jonathan Zittrain on Wednesday, Zuckerberg said a move from the existing centralized Facebook Connect to a distributed system could empower users and app developers alike. дальше »
2019-2-21 16:02 | |
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ICONLOOP achieves Advanced Technology Partner status in AWS
ICONLOOP, one of the largest blockchain enterprises in South Korea, has just announced that it has achieved Advanced Technology Partner status in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN). With Advanced status, ICONLOOP is eligible for preferred access to business opportunities, an AWS-written case... Source дальше »
2019-2-21 04:13 | |
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How to decentralize social media, according to Wikipedia’s co-founder
The problem about social media is that it is centralized. Centralization empowers massive corporations and governments to steal our privacy and restrict our speech and autonomy. What should exist are neutral, technical standards and protocols, like the standards and protocols for blogs, email, and the Web. дальше »
2019-2-20 12:41 | |
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The VR revolution is already here — and it isn’t gaming
Reports of the death of virtual reality are greatly exaggerated. In fact, far from dying, the VR industry is poised for explosive growth in the near-term according to analysts. Modern VR headsets arrived less than three years ago. дальше »
2019-2-20 00:23 | |
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How Alphabet’s Jigsaw think tank is fighting radicalization online
Jigsaw — a unit within Alphabet — is one of the most important projects working towards countering cyber attacks, censorship, and online extremism. Using AI and machine learning, Jigsaw is tackling political challenges with technology, not policy. дальше »
2019-2-19 15:15 | |
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The blockchain industry is sexist and still sucks at diversity
Diversity is a term that’s thrown about often, and sometimes rather vacuously, but the fact of the matter is that the blockchain technology and cryptocurrency industries need more of it. According to Statista, female employees make up between 26 percent (Microsoft) and 43 percent (Netflix) of the workforce at major technology firms – unsurprisingly the numbers drop further when it comes to jobs where technology is a core function. дальше »
2019-2-18 14:31 | |
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Augmate ICO
As an original Google Glass @ Work partner, Augmate was originally created to serve the needs of workers using wearable glasses. There were many application developers for wearable glasses, but there were no device management platforms for IT to centrally control all of the new devices coming onto their systems. дальше »
2019-2-17 16:47 | |
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How realistic are China’s plans to colonize the moon?
The world is still celebrating the historic landing of China’s Chang’e-4 on the far side of the moon on January 3. Last month, China announced its plans to follow up with three more lunar missions, laying the groundwork for a lunar base. дальше »
2019-2-17 12:00 | |
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The world’s first smart oral sex toy aims to close the orgasm gender gap
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 »
2019-2-16 13:00 | |
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Taylor Swift is watching you watching her
In 2018, face recognition technology (“FRT”) stumbled from childhood into adolescence in commercial applications. It evolved from being used primarily as a gimmick to unlock your phone or retrieve pictures of specific persons within your 60K pictures, to being used in an almost infinite number of commercial applications on a local scale (mostly in China, a frontrunner in FRT). дальше »
2019-2-16 10:30 | |
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Discuss the future of blockchain with Dogecoin and more at TNW2019
The world of blockchain and cryptocurrency is rather confusing for those looking in from the outside. Granted, it’s a tight-knit circle – but it won’t be for long. While there are still plenty of unanswered questions, blockchain technology opens doors for our future that we never thought possible. дальше »
2019-2-15 17:29 | |
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Here are the 5 hottest startups in Sweden
Dubbed a ‘unicorn factory’ Sweden has become a powerhouse incubator for some of the most innovative startups. It’s no wonder, with massive success stories such as iZettle and Mojang Games (the creators of Minecraft) that the country has been experiencing an influx of growth in technology in the last decade. дальше »
2019-2-15 12:00 | |
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15 strategies everyone should know to protect their online information
As technology increases at an ever-faster rate, so too do the ways in which our information can be put at risk. With the constant growth of internet of things, it’s now more important than ever to make sure all aspects of our lives are protected from online dangers. дальше »
2019-2-15 10:30 | |
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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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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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New Kickstarter gadget lets your partner know when you’re horny — and no one needs that
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, technology has officially reached every corner of our lives. Not only can you use it to predict your death, but you can now use it to tell your partner you’re feeling horny. дальше »
2019-2-13 19:52 | |
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What we learned from Kara Swisher’s brutal interview with Jack Dorsey
Kara Swisher’s long-anticipated interview with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey felt momentous, as though it was the Frost/Nixon interview of the tech world. In one corner stood the fiercest interviewer in technology journalism. дальше »
2019-2-13 15:24 | |
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Bitfury, Longenesis and Medical Diagnostics: Radiology Marketplace to be Transformed with Blockchain
In a bid to create a robust distributed ledger technology (DLT ) powered platform for maintaining, sharing and securing medical imaging and diagnostics data, Medical Diagnostics Web (MDW) has joined forces with Longenesis and Bitfury, a global infrastructure provider for the Bitcoin Network, according to a Medium blog post on February 11, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-13 12:00 | |
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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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How to help AI find human trafficking victims
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. You walk through the door and set your bags on the floor. дальше »
2019-2-12 20:00 | |
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Blockchain investment still lags behind fintech despite record-breaking 2018
European blockchain technology companies had a record year in terms of VC investment in 2018, although overshadowed by funding going into financial technology (fintech) companies. According to Innovate Finance’s ‘2018 FinTech VC Investment Landscape‘ report , the European blockchain and cryptocurrency industry witnessed a series of significant deals, but notably just four deals amounted to over $300 million. дальше »
2019-2-12 18:30 | |
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Everything to expect from MWC 2019, the world’s biggest smartphone show
Mobile World Congress is right around the corner, set to start on February 24. It’s the world’s biggest show on smartphones and mobile technology, and we’re expecting a ton of news. Leaks and rumors are rampant in the days leading up to the event, so there’s a lot of noise to sort through. дальше »
2019-2-12 00:24 | |
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Blockchain Technology and Internet Of Things to Join Hands for the Better Future!
Blockchain Technology and Internet of Things are two words which would catch your attention no matter which part of the web you are navigating. And truly, the Hype is worth it. If the technology leaders would implement what they are planning successfully, then this would be the next step in the evolution of technology. дальше »
2019-2-9 18:41 | |
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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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Hype is killing blockchain technology
I started covering blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies in 2015. At that time, Bitcoin was being increasingly dismissed by mainstream finance, but its underlying decentralized ledger technology was beginning to pique the interest of most innovators in that space. дальше »
2019-2-7 15:34 | |
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Politicians don’t have to learn to code, but knowing something about tech would help
The New Statesman just published an interesting piece from political aide Tara Jane O’Reilly which passionately argues that MPs should learn to code. This, she says, would help them understand the societal issues brought about from technology, while simultaneously helping parliamentarians engage with the electorate. дальше »
2019-2-5 21:48 | |
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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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Blockchain and AI could be a perfect match – here’s why
With blockchain technology and AI converging with the greater public – even reaching Joe Rogan’s massively popular JRE podcast – there’s never been a better time to explore the intersection of both these technologies. дальше »
2019-2-5 13:38 | |
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Tech has an obligation to help social justice movements, according to this dev
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 article explores the responsibility developers have in activism and issues of social justice. дальше »
2019-2-5 13:26 | |
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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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Energy Web Foundation’s Clean, Green, Energy Blockchain Platform [Interview]
Prior to the launch of Ethereum, a faction of its principal founders banded together with seasoned policy professionals, energy sector executives, and academics to explore meaningful use cases for blockchain in energy, a sector they concluded could benefit from the nascent technology. дальше »
2019-2-1 20:20 | |
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National Geographic and more map the future of marketing at TNW2019
When done right, a marketing campaign can be one of the most powerful ways for brands to attract and engage audiences. But how can you stand out from the crowd? From seamless CGI in movie promo to using the #MeToo movement to rebrand yourself, we’re seeing technology and new strategies pave the way for meaningful marketing and storytelling. дальше »
2019-2-1 19:44 | |
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What big-time blockchain investors look for when funding a startup
Fervent blockchain supporters claim the technology has the potential to transform the world we live in – and venture capital investors (VCs) are paying attention. With hefty funds to deploy, and returns to make for their limited partners, it’s common knowledge that VCs are always looking for the next big thing. дальше »
2019-2-1 17:43 | |
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Cryptocurrency: Yay or Nay?
Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, have had a roller-coaster past year or so. It seemed that they could do no wrong in 2017, with Bitcoin leading the way with a $20,000 USD valuation per token at one point in December. дальше »
2019-2-1 16:42 | |
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8 IoT devices that could impact the consumer market in 2019
Internet of things technology is booming, with an increasing number of connected devices joining the market each year. From smart kitchen appliances and virtual home assistants to security systems and utility management platforms, there’s seemingly no limit to the usefulness of the IoT across industries and applications. дальше »
2019-2-1 12:00 | |
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