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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. äàëüøå »
2019-2-1 01:33 | |
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Hear from the inventor of the hashtag and many more at TNW2019
With less than 100 days to go, TNW2019 is really ramping up. We already have over 50 confirmed speakers from companies like Bynder, Google, and eToro, all coming to discuss the future of technology on May 9 and 10 in Amsterdam. äàëüøå »
2019-1-31 18:58 | |
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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. äàëüøå »
2019-1-31 08:32 | |
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Devs say real blockchain use is coming, but many feel it’s overhyped
We’re likely to see a real-world application of blockchain technology over the next two years – if recent research is to be believed. More than 23 percent of developers out of the 71,281 who contributed to HackerRank’s 2019 Developer Skills report said the”real-world” application of the technology over the next 24 months was very realistic. äàëüøå »
2019-1-31 20:55 | |
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Amazon, Facebook, and Google don’t need to spy on your conversations to know what you’re talking about
If you’ve ever wondered if your phone is spying on you, you’re not alone. One of the most hotly debated topics in technology today is the amount of data that firms surreptitiously gather about us online. äàëüøå »
2019-1-30 14:53 | |
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Saudi Arabia and UAE confirm joint cryptocurrency trial
Saudi Arabia’s and the United Arab Emirates’ (UAB) central banks have teamed up to test a new cryptocurrency. The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) and the Central Bank of the UAE confirmed the news in a joint statement released today. äàëüøå »
2019-1-29 17:23 | |
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What to expect from 5G, the next generation of wireless networks
Never in the history of the mobile phone has there been so much hype about a new technology ahead of its launch than there is with 5G. It seems mobile phone operators, handset manufacturers, and equipment vendors are locked into a massive global game of one-upmanship, seeking to claim to be the first to achieve something groundbreaking with the technology. äàëüøå »
2019-1-29 12:55 | |
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Japanese officials will target millions of IoT devices to help secure the Olympics
With the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games just one year away, Japan isn’t leaving anything to chance. On Friday, the country approved a law that would allow the government to hack into insecure IoT devices, in order to survey the number of easily-hackable gadgets that exist within the country. äàëüøå »
2019-1-28 16:35 | |
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Only half of humanity is online, how do we connect the rest?
Internet connectivity is coming to be regarded worldwide as no less than essential infrastructure, and yet it’s estimated about half of the world’s population today remains unconnected. Connecting the world’s unconnected populations will demand new approaches in business relationships, policy making, and technology solutions. äàëüøå »
2019-1-27 20:00 | |
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How AI, blockchain, and wearables are changing the face of healthcare
Several major classes of technology stand a good chance of changing healthcare as we know it. Home healthcare, in particular, could see tremendous benefits from digital breakthroughs like the Internet of Things, more advanced medical-minded wearables, blockchain and artificial intelligence. äàëüøå »
2019-1-27 14:00 | |
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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. äàëüøå »
2019-1-26 12:00 | |
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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. äàëüøå »
2019-1-25 19:45 | |
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The controversies of blockchain governance and rough consensus
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. The governance of blockchains is one of the most fascinating, contentious, and difficult topics to master, but it’s one we must try to understand as the network’s ability to adapt, and the extent to which it may be able to do so, will be crucial for its future. äàëüøå »
2019-1-25 15:57 | |
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Former JP Morgan Developers Launch AWS Blockchain Service to Rival Tech Giants IBM, R3
According to a Fortune report published on January 23, 2019, blockchain-based startup, Kadena has released a new free-to-use version of the technology on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Reportedly, this new version of blockchain is completely tamper-proof and can run across multiple computer systems. äàëüøå »
2019-1-24 20:00 | |
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Nasdaq goes $20M deep in support of enterprise blockchain startup
Blockchain startup Symbiont has raised a $20m Series B as traditional exchanges from across the world look to capitalize on enterprise solutions leveraging decentralized ledger technology. The startup’s round was led by Nasdaq Ventures and drew support from new investors including Citi, Raptor Group and Galaxy Digital. äàëüøå »
2019-1-23 20:26 | |
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Here’s an explainer about soft forks you’ll actually understand
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. If you’ve been following cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology in recent months, you will have come across a lot of debate about ‘forks’. äàëüøå »
2019-1-23 12:59 | |
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Why the next innovative leap in shaving tech looks like a step backward
Advances in technology aren’t always what they seem. Take, for example, Gillette’s latest “breakthrough” in shaving tech — a heating mechanism that complements the razors that are already packed with blades. äàëüøå »
2019-1-23 02:54 | |
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Kadena’s BaaS: Enterprise Adoption And Beyond
Blockchain company Kadena is offering its blockchain-as-a-service on the Amazon Web Services Marketplace for free. The move has the potential to encourage greater enterprise adoption of blockchain technology. äàëüøå »
2019-1-24 01:59 | |
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Announcing 5 new TNW2019 speakers: Dogecoin’s founder, Ford’s UX lead, and IBM’s Angel Diaz
Our very own TNW Conference in May is an all-encompassing exploration of technology’s future. From machine learning to design, thought leaders will explain how we’ll live, work, and move in tomorrow’s world. äàëüøå »
2019-1-22 19:05 | |
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Decentralized AI Project SingularityNET to Partner With Hara Blockchain Farming Startup
SingularityNET, a decentralized artificial intelligence company, has recently announced a partnership with a blockchain startup called Hara, which is focused on agriculture. The partnership was announced at the World Web Forum today, January 21. äàëüøå »
2019-1-22 05:25 | |
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The future of war is cyber
Gone are the days where battles are fought in person-to-person conflicts. In the coming years, most wars will be waged via computers, servers, and digital weapons. The question is, is the United States prepared for the future? Cyber and electronic warfare Military battles have evolved a tremendous amount over the years – most of it due to advances in weaponry and technology. äàëüøå »
2019-1-21 04:30 | |
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Government use of blockchain will shape our digital identity
To be honest, I hate the word “identity. ” There’s a lot of talk about this now, but if anyone is telling you they’re building “identity” on a public network, you should run immediately. Why? Because it’s probably the worst thing to do. äàëüøå »
2019-1-19 15:30 | |
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Here’s what Google, Strava, and more will reveal at TNW2019
The best way to learn what to expect at any conference is to check out the speaker lineup. At TNW2019, our diverse list of exciting speakers attract everyone in tech – marketers, developers, designers, and everything in between. äàëüøå »
2019-1-18 19:18 | |
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Blockchain sharding made so simple your dog would understand
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. Scaling blockchain is becoming one of the technology’s great mysteries. äàëüøå »
2019-1-18 17:11 | |
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SAP’s new blockchain project helps weed out counterfeit drugs
SAP has launched a blockchain-based supply chain tracking system to allow drug wholesalers to authenticate pharmaceutical packaging returned by pharmacies and hospitals. That should help them weed out counterfeit drugs from their supply chain. äàëüøå »
2019-1-18 14:30 | |
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ConsenSys Ventures Invests in Coinhouse and Tenta
ConsenSys Ventures, the investment arm of Ethereum-focused technology company has announced its first two investments of the new year. According to a press release received by BTCManager, the VC firm has purchases shares in cryptocurrency startup Coinhouse and secure web browser, Tenta. äàëüøå »
2019-1-18 13:00 | |
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US academics say their shardy blockchain will be 10X faster than Visa
US academics are working together to create a new and improved cryptocurrency in a bid to rival Bitcoin. According to Bloomberg, professors from seven US colleges (including MIT, University of California, Standford University, and Berkely) are looking to create a digital currency capable of processing thousands of transactions a second without sacrificing the basic principle of decentralization. äàëüøå »
2019-1-17 17:24 | |
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Women aren’t failing at science — science is failing women
Female research scientists are more productive than their male colleagues, though they are widely perceived as being less so. Women are also rewarded less for their scientific achievements. That’s according to my team’s study for United Nations University – Merit on gender inequality in scientific research in Mexico, published as a working paper in December 2016. äàëüøå »
2019-1-17 11:23 | |
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Ford drives cobalt supply chain transparency with IBM blockchain
Ford has become the latest company to jump on the blockchain pilot bandwagon. The American car manufacturing giant is conducting a blockchain trial in a bid to trace cobalt, found in the lithium-ion batteries used by electric cars, from a Chinese-owned mine in the Congo. äàëüøå »
2019-1-16 18:15 | |
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Facial recognition struggles to interpret the emotions of black faces
Facial recognition technology has progressed to a point where it now interprets emotions in facial expressions. This type of analysis is increasingly used in daily life. For example, companies can use facial recognition software to help with hiring decisions. äàëüøå »
2019-1-16 16:47 | |
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India’s space agency is aiming to create world’s first rocket with two reusable stages
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has gained accolades for its multiple successful launches of reusable rockets. Now, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), wants to take this idea a step further and create the first rocket that has two reusable stages. äàëüøå »
2019-1-16 12:01 | |
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Hyundai’s four-legged car isn’t the future we imagined, but we’ll take it
It’s clear at this point that the future of the automotive world revolves around bleeding edge technology that’s self-driving or, perhaps, even flying. But what if it’s none of those things? What if it’s a car that walks on four legs? Hyundai puzzled CES audiences the world over at this year’s event with a concept that focused on exactly this. äàëüøå »
2019-1-16 04:38 | |
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Vinyl made a surprise but welcome resurgence at CES
For a show all about the technology of tomorrow, CES sure had a lot of turntables – decidedly the technology of yesterday. If you ask the audiophiles, vinyl never really went away. But it’s certainly seen a resurgence the past few years – growth ironically aided by streaming services. äàëüøå »
2019-1-16 00:00 | |
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Spanish Energy Supplier Iberdrola Uses Blockchain to Prove 100% Of Energy Supplied is Renewable
Iberdrola, a highly reputed Spanish energy company, in conjunction with Kutxabank and the Energy Web Foundation distributed ledger technology (DLT) platform, has reportedly used the tech to prove the renewability, transparency and cost efficiency of electricity it generates for users, reported Europa Press on Jan 14, 2019. äàëüøå »
2019-1-15 21:00 | |
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Why most of 2018’s tech predictions were wrong
At the beginning of each year, tech journalists and everyday consumers love to speculate about the types of technology that the future will hold. And I’ll admit, I like to partake in these activities as well. äàëüøå »
2019-1-15 11:48 | |
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US Army’s defense of killer robots sounds like the plot to War Games
The US Army wants to develop fully autonomous weapons systems, but its initiatives to take humans out of the loop have been met with push-back from lawmakers and the general public. The government’s solution? Treat it as a PR problem. äàëüøå »
2019-1-15 01:28 | |
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HSBC leans on blockchain tech to process $250b worth of fx transactions
Global bank HSBC has processed more than 3 million foreign exchange (fx) transactions using blockchain technology. According to a report, the transactions, completed over the past year, were worth $250bn. äàëüøå »
2019-1-14 20:56 | |
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Oppo to unveil phone camera with 10x optical zoom on January 16
We’ve seen plenty of phones featuring 2x optical zoom with the help of a secondary camera. But Chinese smartphone maker Oppo is about to set a new standard by unveiling a phone camera with 10x optical lossless zoom. äàëüøå »
2019-1-14 12:07 | |
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Personalized marketing will be huge in 2019
Personalization has come a long way since Amazon started leveraging personalized book recommendations in 1999. Half of companies worldwide have identified it as a priority investment, and globally 92 percent of marketers believe there’s value in 1-to-1 marketing technology. äàëüøå »
2019-1-12 13:30 | |
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NASA looks to secure flight data with blockchain tech
NASA is exploring potential use-cases for blockchain technology in a bid to safeguard the privacy and security of aircraft flight data. A research paper, published by aero-computer engineer Ronald Reisman this week, explored the viability of a blockchain network and smart contracts to overcome the aforementioned security issues. äàëüøå »
2019-1-11 20:05 | |
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Monster’s LED lighting kits ruined regular bulbs for me
I spent the last few months with nearly every room in my home lit up by Monster’s gorgeous IlluminEssence lighting. As a result, I have no further use for ordinary bulbs. These aren’t the first LED lights I’ve tested out, but they managed to find the perfect mixture of quality, brightness, ease-of-use, and cost. äàëüøå »
2019-1-11 02:28 | |
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IBM thinks outside of the lab, puts quantum computer in a box
IBM unveiled the world’s “first universal approximate quantum computing system installed outside of a research lab” at CES earlier this week — and with it, the next era of computing. The 20-qubit IBM Q System One represents the first major leap for quantum computers of 2019, but before we get into the technical stuff let’s take a look at this thing. äàëüøå »
2019-1-11 23:37 | |
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7 lessons we learned from our year-long newsletter experiment
One year ago today, our daily newsletter, Big Spam, was born. And oh what a year it’s been. Big Spam, if you don’t know, is a sassy love/hate letter to technology that we handwrite daily. Besides for delivering the most important tech news of the day, BS also has polls, disgusting GIFs, puzzles, and artist takeovers. äàëüøå »
2019-1-10 18:13 | |
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Sony’s made a Bluetooth turntable for burgeoning vinyl nerds
Vinyl is back and shows no signs of abating. Hell, according to a report from Buzzangle, vinyl sales in the US rose almost 12 percent between 2017 and 2018. This meant the format accounted for close to 14 percent of all physical music sales in America. äàëüøå »
2019-1-10 13:37 | |
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Energous’ wireless tech inches us closer to charging our gadgets over-the-air
San Jose-based Energous is working on something you want in your gadgets, but can’t see – over-the-air wireless charging. The company’s been working on its WattUp technology – which beams power across distances of up to a meter from charging stations straight to your devices – for a few years now. äàëüøå »
2019-1-10 11:58 | |
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CES’ issue with ‘immoral’ female sex toy isn’t its first sexism problem
CES, the annual conference event showcasing the latest cutting-edge tech has an ugly reputation of gender bias, sexism, and double standards — similarly to the tech industry as a whole. This week, CES’s male orientated reputation became plainly obvious after a sex toy had its award revoked by the CTA (Consumer Technology Association) for being “immoral, obscene, indecent, profane, or not in keeping with CTA’s image. äàëüøå »
2019-1-9 17:41 | |
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Mark Zuckerberg resolves to hold public talks on the future of tech this year
Every year since 2009, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has publicly announced his New Year resolutions; for 2019, he intends to “host a series of public discussions about the future of technology in society — the opportunities, the challenges, the hopes, and the anxieties. äàëüøå »
2019-1-9 11:59 | |
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AT&T is pretending like 5G is already here – and misleading users
Last week, owners of select LG and Samsung phones using AT&T network got a software update that changed the “4G” icon in their status bar to “5GE” (E stands for Evolution). In reality, AT&T hasn’t really deployed a 5G network yet – it’s just renaming LTE Advanced and LTE Advanced Pro to 5GE. äàëüøå »
2019-1-8 08:07 | |
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