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Waterfield’s leather messenger bag gives my gadgets the treatment they deserve
San Francisco-based bag company Waterfield has been in business since 1998, making a range of storage gear in small batches in the city. I’d heard of the brand and its penchant for quality over the past couple of years, and was glad to see for myself when Waterfield sent across its new Executive Leather Messenger bag. дальше »
2019-9-27 15:44 | |
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The Redmi K20 Pro is my favorite ever Xiaomi phone
Last year, Xiaomi launched a sub-brand called Poco and announced a sub-$300 phone called the Pocophone F1. The phone packed the latest Qualcomm processor and sizable RAM in a plastic body. While it was great value for money, the company had cut corners in design and camera department to make it affordable. дальше »
2019-9-27 15:30 | |
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CHEAP: Light up your life with this Philips Hue starter kit for $55
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! It’s been a tough day at the office. You put your blood, sweat, and tears into your work, so you’re understandably drained. дальше »
2019-9-27 15:13 | |
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US detains Bitcoin fraudster to prevent him from escaping to Canada
A Canadian man alleged to have conned an Oregonian woman out of $230,000 worth of Bitcoin is being held in prison so that he doesn’t flee the US to Canada. US Attorney Quinn Harrington said they were concerned that the perpetrator would flee and then fight extradition. дальше »
2019-9-27 14:41 | |
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Libra exec promises Facebook’s plan isn’t to replace existing currencies
The Libra Association really wants us to know that Facebook cryptocurrency is not being created to replace existing currencies. Manager Director Bertrand Perez, speaking at a blockchain conference hosted at the United Nation headquarters in Geneva today, said: “We are not in the area of implementing any monetary policy with the (Libra) Reserve. дальше »
2019-9-27 14:06 | |
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The huge cost of ignoring accessibility when designing your website
Digital equality — or access to the internet by making it accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities — is a serious moral and ethical issue. If left unchecked, digital inaccessibility can also be expensive and harmful to your brand. дальше »
2019-9-27 14:00 | |
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This game shows you how bots and trolls spread fake news on social media
Social media platforms off late have come under criticism for poisoning public discourse, even to the extent of getting labeled as “toxic swamps full of trolls, liars and bots. ” But as Facebook and Twitter become a conduit for bad actors to manipulate news, set agendas, and propagate toxic viewpoints, they’ve moved far from being just a space to share “what’s on your mind. дальше »
2019-9-27 13:33 | |
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How to think about the future of digital currency
It’s a common trope that cryptocurrency, digital currency, or digital assets are “disrupting the financial industry” and will usher in a new future of financial inclusion. That’s all well and good, but how can we imagine this future? If you’re interested in tackling questions like this, join us next month at Hard Fork Summit, TNW’s dedicated blockchain and cryptocurrency event. дальше »
2019-9-27 13:07 | |
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BBC Air Documentary on Notorious ‘Crypto Queen’ Scammer
Nothing gets the clicks or views more than a good story of fear, uncertainty and doubt. The BBC, which has largely steered clear of reporting on crypto, has aired a documentary on the notorious ‘Crypto Queen’ who made a fortune on a scam ICO. дальше »
2019-9-27 12:30 | |
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DoorDash leaves door open for data breach, affecting 4.9M people
It’s that time to change your passwords again. Popular on-demand food delivery platform DoorDash has confirmed a data breach affecting 4. 9 million customers, workers, and merchants. The data was accessed by an unnamed third-party service provider on May 4, including profile information such as names, emails, delivery addresses, phone numbers, hashed and salted passwords, as well as the driver’s license numbers of nearly 100,000 delivery executives. дальше »
2019-9-27 08:02 | |
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Every Alexa and Echo device Amazon announced this week in one handy list
Amazon hosted a massive hardware event this week, announcing a cavalcade of new Alexa-enabled and IoT devices. Make no mistake: Amazon wants to find a way into your home or pocket one way or another. дальше »
2019-9-27 06:13 | |
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Mired in crime controversy, Uber reveals new safety features
Uber revealed a number of new safety features for its app, including 911 texts, rider PIN numbers, and on-trip reporting. All of this sounds like it’s designed to help keep the rider safe, but recent reports suggest Uber is less interested in protecting the customer than it’d want you to believe. дальше »
2019-9-27 02:12 | |
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Yes, there will be macaroni and cheese on Mars
A team of scientists at Washington State University have developed a unique packaging method that effectively triples the shelf life of ready-to-eat macaroni and cheese. Now we know what’s on the menu for the Mars voyage. дальше »
2019-9-27 01:54 | |
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Review: FluidFreeRide’s Mantis is a 40 mph e-scooter that feels as safe as a bike
Let’s get this out of the way: you probably don’t need a 40mph e-scooter. Barrelling down crowded city streets at those speeds is a death wish, and if you’re going that fast, you should probably be required to have a license and registration. дальше »
2019-9-27 01:19 | |
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4 ways your brand can take back complete control of its supply chain
The days of producing a product in one place are pretty much gone. If your product is even slightly complex, you’re probably sourcing supplies from a few different suppliers. And they may be sourcing from other suppliers still. дальше »
2019-9-27 22:15 | |
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These free ebooks from Sonarworks are a godsend for studio engineers
The studio calibration experts at Sonarworks recently launched an ebook series aimed at helping musicians and engineers get the most of out their home studio. If you dabble in music production and/or recording, these free PDFs should be considered must-read material. дальше »
2019-9-26 21:43 | |
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Microsoft now lets you control your Xbox with the Google Assistant
Microsoft today revealed it’s collaborating with Google to bring the Xbox Action to the Assistant — meaning you’ll soon be able to control your console by saying “Hey Google. ” With this update, you can command Google to turn your Xbox on and off, boot up apps, resume paused games, or take screenshots — all the good stuff. дальше »
2019-9-26 20:51 | |
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Venezuela may have Bitcoin and Ethereum, but it’s unsure how it can use them
The central bank of Venezuela is reportedly looking into whether it can store cryptocurrencies in its coffers, Bloomberg reports citing four anonymous individuals close to the matter. According to the report the bank‘s investigation follows a request by Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PSDV) – the country’s state-owned oil and natural gas company – which is apparently looking to send Bitcoin and Ethereum to the central bank. дальше »
2019-9-26 18:52 | |
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The OnePlus 7T launches with a 90Hz display and triple cameras, starting at $535
In May, OnePlus went all out with its OnePlus 7 Pro, which had a beautiful 90Hz curved screen and a triple camera setup. Now, the company’s bringing some of this stuff to at a lower price with the new OnePlus 7T. дальше »
2019-9-26 18:17 | |
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OnePlus unveils its first TV, a 55-inch 4K model powered by Android at $1,408
After months of hype, OnePlus has launched its first TV, the 55 Q1 Pro. As you can tell, this is a 55-inch model, and it comes with Android TV on board – as well as a couple of custom features from the company. дальше »
2019-9-26 18:13 | |
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Zcash network urged to update nodes immediately to push ‘important security fix’
The company behind niche cryptocurrency Zcash is urging the network to upgrade node software to the latest version immediately, as it contains an “important security fix. ” “Users should upgrade their nodes to [version 2. дальше »
2019-9-26 17:47 | |
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Amazon’s Echo Buds look impressive, but they won’t trouble AirPods
You can barely move these days for true wireless earbuds. You have the incredibly popular Apple AirPods, the brilliant-sounding Sennheiser Momentum, a whole load of cheap knock-offs — and, now, Amazon‘s Echo Buds. дальше »
2019-9-26 17:09 | |
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Studying brains can explain why tech affects men and women differently
There’s countless research from academics trying to prove whether there are any clear neurological differences between cisgenders. And while some claim there are big distinctions , others argue, for example, that women tend to be more prosocial as a result of how their brains function. дальше »
2019-9-26 16:55 | |
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Indonesia’s ride-hailing giant Gojek enters the streaming fray with GoPlay
Leading Indonesian ride-hailing operator Gojek is now in the video streaming business. Yep, you read that right. Dubbed GoPlay, the on-demand service is the latest to join the company’s ongoing quest to transform its single purpose app into a multi-functioning super app. дальше »
2019-9-26 15:56 | |
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CHEAP: $600 off a Sony A7 II camera kit (with a lens included)? Yes, please
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! I’m obsessed with the latest and greatest tech available. As much as I want to deny it, I’m a sucker for specs. дальше »
2019-9-26 15:54 | |
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Facebook needs to delay Libra’s launch — if it really wants to work with regulators
Facebook, the American tech behemoth known for its “move fast and break things” motto, the mishandling of customer data, and interference in democracy, may not launch its ‘cryptocurrency’ Libra in time after all. дальше »
2019-9-26 15:10 | |
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Know the difference between story and argument to boost your presentations
Few words have more power – and baggage – than “story. ” It describes everything from novels, movies, and TV shows to news reports, histories, and podcasts. In business, we love to borrow the power of “story,” even when it’s probably the wrong word choice. дальше »
2019-9-26 14:00 | |
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Facebook scores big, gets rights to air highlights from major cricket tournaments
The International Cricket Council (ICC), the governing body for the sport, announced today it’s partnering with Facebook to show exclusive digital content for ICC tournaments hosted in the Indian sub-continent until 2023. дальше »
2019-9-26 13:34 | |
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Justin Sun seeks Andrew Yang’s attention with another cryptocurrency UBI pitch
Justin Sun, the founder of blockchain platform TRON, and current CEO of BitTorrent, is appearing a little desperate for the attention of US Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang. Sun reinforced his desire to work with Yang to make Universal Basic Income (UBI) a reality during a livestream on Tuesday, just after promising to reschedule his $4. дальше »
2019-9-26 13:12 | |
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Here’s how to fight back against Bitcoin-ransoming malware
Losing your data sucks. It sucks even more when someone uses ransomware to maliciously encrypt your files and demands Bitcoin to ensure its safe return. But don’t worry, because there are things you can do to get one over on the cyberbaddies. дальше »
2019-9-26 13:08 | |
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Study: Weaponized misinformation from political parties is now a global problem
Social media, a tool created to guard freedom of speech and democracy, has increasingly been used in more sinister ways. From its role in amplifying political disinformation in elections, to inciting online violence, and lowering the levels of trust in media — Facebook isn’t just a space to share “what’s on your mind,” and you’d be naive to believe so. дальше »
2019-9-26 12:45 | |
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Google brags its Android alternative for low-end phones is now even faster
Google is making its Android Go — a lightweight alternative of its mobile platform design to run smoothly on low-end phones — even faster. In a new blog post, the company says apps on Android 10 Go will now launch about 10 percent faster than they did on the older version. дальше »
2019-9-26 12:03 | |
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Satoshi Nakaboto: ‘Bitcoin hits lowest price in 103 days’
Our robot colleague Satoshi Nakaboto writes about Bitcoin every fucking day. Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. дальше »
2019-9-26 11:31 | |
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Bitcoin scammers are already impersonating Bakkt just days after its launch
Cryptocurrency giveaway scams are nothing new. Fraudsters have been known in the past to impersonate the likes of Elon Musk or Vitalik Buterin to con unwitting victims. And now, just days after its launch, we are seeing crypto con artists impersonate Bitcoin futures platform Bakkt. дальше »
2019-9-26 10:43 | |
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Android users suckered for $100s by basic calculator and QR scanning apps
If all the different types of malware that find a way to sneak into the Google Play Store wasn’t enough, here’s another nasty surprise. A new category of apps called “Fleeceware” has been unearthed on the app distribution platform; these apps were found to abuse the Play Store policies and grossly charge users hundreds of dollars for mundane services like calculators and QR code scanners. дальше »
2019-9-26 09:30 | |
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Amazon forays into wearables with Alexa powered-glasses and smart ring
Ever fantasize about becoming a spy, wearing miniature and carefully disguised gadgets, and talking to an invisible computer assistant through them? Well, Amazon is going to make that dream come true – to some extent. дальше »
2019-9-26 08:20 | |
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Ready Player What? Facebook announces a new VR social network
Facebook revealed at today’s Oculus Connect event that it’s launching its own social VR platform, a very MMO-like virtual world called Horizon. Horizon is an “interconnected world” where VR avatars can meet, hang out, play games, and build their own environments. дальше »
2019-9-26 01:25 | |
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Reddit and Gab’s most toxic communities inadvertently train AI to combat hate speech
A team of researchers from UC Santa Barbara and Intel took thousands of conversations from the scummiest communities on Reddit and Gab and used them to develop and train AI to combat hate speech. дальше »
2019-9-26 23:38 | |
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Amazon’s new Echo Studio promises high-end, 3D sound with Dolby Atmos
Amazon revealed an onslaught of new devices today, and among them was its first ‘high-end’ speaker: the Echo Studio. Amazon is claiming serious audio quality here, as the speaker was designed to go along with the company’s new Amazon Music HD service, which is able to deliver lossless audio. дальше »
2019-9-26 22:16 | |
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Ubisoft’s new college course is a game about making games
Ubisoft recently announced it’d be collaborating on a game design course with Concordia University — and now we know the course apparently involves making a For Honor spin-off game that’ll reflect the student’s progress. дальше »
2019-9-26 21:20 | |
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The 2020 iPhone might look a lot more like the iPhone 4
If you’ve been keeping up with iPhone launches from the Android side of the world, you might find Apple’s design language has gotten a bit… stale. Shortly after the iPhone X was announced in 2017, other manufacturers had copied the notch, reduced it, or removed it altogether. дальше »
2019-9-26 21:09 | |
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Vodafone litters London with blockchain tokens in new augmented reality game
Vodafone is running an augmented reality (AR) game across London as part of a promotional Apple giveaway, and it’s powered by blockchain technology. The game, called Find Unlimited, requires players find and interact with “Vatoms,” unique, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) generated by and stored in a blockchain operated by startup BLOCKv. дальше »
2019-9-26 20:24 | |
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Dollar-pegged stablecoin Tether is now the world’s 4th biggest cryptocurrency
Controversial USD-backed stablecoin Tether is now the world’s fourth biggest cryptocurrency, only surpassed by Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple. Tether, which is actually only 74-percent backed by cash and other assets, garnered a higher share of the market after a major sell-off. дальше »
2019-9-25 18:29 | |
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Google’s unsurprising refusal to pay for news snippets undermines new EU copyright law
Google has announced it will not pay European news publishers for the right to show their content on Google News, which will be mandatory under the EU’s new copyright directive that will come into effect next month, The Financial Times reports. дальше »
2019-9-25 17:48 | |
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Untitled Goose Game is the perfect way to unleash your inner asshole
For better or worse, being an asshole is fun. Unfortunately, in the real world this has knock-on effects, like, you know, everyone thinking you’re an asshole. That’s why it’s refreshing to act like a dickhead virtually and actually get rewarded for it. дальше »
2019-9-25 17:27 | |
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China has no idea know when it will launch its digital currency
Despite reports last month that China was readying itself to deploy its own government digital currency, it now seems the country is not so surefooted regarding the asset’s roll out. In a press conference in Beijing yesterday, The People’s Bank of China’s (PBoC) governor Yi Gang said that there is “no timetable” for the launch of its new digital currency, South China Morning Post reports. дальше »
2019-9-25 16:30 | |
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The magna
The Nokia 3310when he grabbed his iPhone to film the flood, the phone got swept away by a gust of wind. Falling 60 meters (200 feet) down on rocky terrain — where a massive river was overflowing and rupturing roads — the time came for Haukur to say goodbye to… This story continues at The Next WebOr just read more coverage about: iPhone,iPhone 6S дальше »
2019-9-25 16:08 | |
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KPMG survey reveals blockchain tokens might only be good for
‘Big Four’ accounting firm KPMG has revealed that 83 percent of Americans aged 18 to 24 it surveyed were interested in the future of blockchain tokens — despite sickeningly poor market performance over the past two years. дальше »
2019-9-25 15:59 | |
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91% of Russians would rather pirate than pay for content, survey shows
Russians have no qualms with pirated games, software, movies, TV shows, and music, a new survey reveals. Only 9 percent of Russian netizens prefer sticking to exclusively legal content, according to data from security firm ESET reviewed by TorrentFreak. дальше »
2019-9-25 15:58 | |
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CHEAP: Hallelujah! Get the good ol’ MacBook Air for just $876
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Apple released the new crop of MacBook Air last year after a long wait. But let’s face it, the new models are still a bit pricy and a lot of them have the dreaded keyboard issue. дальше »
2019-9-25 14:50 | |
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