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Minecraft with ray tracing looks so good I actually want to play it
Despite its immense popularity, I’ve never really cared for Minecraft – mostly because I’m not keen on crafting games, but also because I’m not into the low-fidelity art style that’s all large pixels and flat colors. дальше »
2019-8-19 13:21 | |
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The Latest Satoshi Nakamoto ‘Reveal’ Is Actually Quite Compelling
The origin story of Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has seen outright lies, conjecture, and its fair share of ‘reveals’. By now, for many, it has become irrelevant, and any new ‘revelation’ gains a healthy dose of cynicism. дальше »
2019-8-20 13:00 | |
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23 state agencies across Texas succumb to a ‘coordinated ransomware attack’
It seems like not a day goes by without a major company being hacked or a government-run institution exposed to ransomware attacks. Now, state agencies in Texas have succumbed to a coordinated ransomware attack that has impacted at least 23 local government entities across the state. дальше »
2019-8-19 08:28 | |
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Facebook should stop trying to disrupt payments with Libra and focus on repair
Facebook has had quite a run operating in the completely unregulated, wild world of social media, finally ending with a mea culpa that it needs government regulation in order to manage the massive social and democratic disorder it has created. дальше »
2019-8-19 18:00 | |
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AI won’t automate cybersecurity — but it’ll improve the solutions we already have
Cybersecurity, a huge industry worth over $100 billion, is regularly subject to buzzwords. Cybersecurity companies often (pretend) to use new state-of-the-art technologies to attract customers and sell their solutions. дальше »
2019-8-19 17:00 | |
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Just putting it out there: I still buy MP3s
In this column, “Just putting this out there…,” we write about the odd ways we engage with tech and the unpopular opinions we form about it. One of my biggest sources of inner turmoil is how I consume music: I still buy MP3s. дальше »
2019-8-19 13:11 | |
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Satoshi Nakaboto: ‘Serious money warming to Bitcoin’
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 »
2019-8-18 12:26 | |
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Dinosaur egg bonanza gives vital clues about prehistoric parenting
Perhaps the most amazing thing about fossils is that they don’t just show us what extinct animals looked like, they can also reveal how those animals lived. Even a fossilized dinosaur egg can provide a wealth of clues about its parents’ behavior. дальше »
2019-8-18 12:00 | |
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Binance CEO Gets Dragged by Bitcoin Fans for 'Dumbest Crypto Tweet'
By CCN Markets: Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao got dragged on Twitter and was nominated for the Dumbest Crypto Tweet Award after he shared a story touting the popularity of Binance Coin, his company's native token. дальше »
2019-8-18 01:00 | |
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Skills Every Ambitious Tech Professional Will Need in 2020
Tech industry employment is a seller’s market firmly on the side of top talent, but competition for the best jobs remains fierce. Candidates cannot skate by on common skillsets and expect to secure the lucrative salaries, prestige, and perks for which the tech sector has become known. дальше »
2019-8-18 22:42 | |
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We’re now polluting the moon with near indestructible little creatures
An Israeli spacecraft called Beresheet almost made it to the moon in April. It took a selfie with the lunar surface in the background, but then lost contact with Earth and presumably crashed onto the lunar surface. дальше »
2019-8-17 20:00 | |
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Microchipping your employees will always be dehumanizing — and pointless
You may have heard of the latest approach to authentication in businesses: inserting microchips into their employees. While this approach has worked wonders in the pet community, helping returning lost furry friends to their owners, the use of microchips in a business environment is not only dehumanizing, it’s also pointless. дальше »
2019-8-17 18:00 | |
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CHEAP: HAHAHAHAHA. There’s 80% discount on the JBL Under Armour Sports Wireless
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Running is great fun, but if you want to keep your running tempo going, you’ll need some catchy music. Unfortunately, regular earphones might not do the trick. дальше »
2019-8-17 15:05 | |
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Satoshi Nakaboto: ‘A day of consolidation in Bitcoin’
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 »
2019-8-17 12:40 | |
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Here’s the stupid reason Elon Musk wants to nuke Mars
Elon Musk – aka Lex Luthor in spirit — is on social media yapping about nuking Mars again. He’s not trolling; he’s not acting as a provocateur; he really wants to bombard the surface of our planetary neighbor with actual nuclear weapons. дальше »
2019-8-17 01:49 | |
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Scientists invent robotic biker shorts that help you walk and run
A team of researchers recently developed a robotic exosuit that makes it easier to walk or run long distances. It could imbue average people with superhuman walking abilities, aid the disabled, and help soldiers on long marches. дальше »
2019-8-17 01:19 | |
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Your hiring process is broken — here’s how to fix it
The labor shortage in America is forcing companies in every industry to reassess how they identify, attract, and keep top talent. A 2017 PwC survey of CEOs found that most viewed a lack of skilled workers as the primary threat to their business, and in 2019, hiring and retaining smart, capable people remains the chief internal concern of the entire executive suite, according to a global Conference Board survey. дальше »
2019-8-17 22:41 | |
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Damn near everyone is queer in the Borderlands franchise and I’m here for it
A playable main character from the upcoming hybrid RPG/shooter Borderlands 3, The Beastmaster FL4K, will be a robot that identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns. This may be the closest we’ve come to getting a playable, canonically transgender protagonist in a AAA video game – excuse me while I do a happy dance. дальше »
2019-8-17 22:27 | |
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Xbox confirms Project Scarlett is the only console it has in the works
Xbox this week revealed that, contrary to popular rumor, we aren’t going to be getting multiple models of next-generation Xbox after all — meaning there’s no xCloud console in development. We’re also not likely to see cloud gaming consoles for quite some time. дальше »
2019-8-17 21:50 | |
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A beginner’s guide to cryptocurrency feuds for curious Bitcoin newbies
Feuding happens in almost every industry and thanks to social media, normies like me can sit back and watch the juicy fights unfold. The world of cryptocurrency and blockchain is no exception, with many of its figureheads involved in serious squabbles that often span several years. дальше »
2019-8-16 19:19 | |
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The OPPO Reno 2 packs four cameras and supports 20x zoom
It’s no secret that OPPO is quietly working on the successor to its popular Reno handset. Today, courtesy of the company’s Twitter account, we got a glimpse of what it’ll look like. Introducing #OPPOReno2 #Quadcam with #20xZoom. дальше »
2019-8-16 18:51 | |
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NotJordanPeterson lets you generate uncannily realistic Jordan Peterson sound bites
Love him or hate him, Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson has undeniably captivated the interest of supporters and critics alike, earning a reputation as a “rock star” academic – similarly to his colleague and debate rival Slavoj Zizek. дальше »
2019-8-16 17:47 | |
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‘Full-time #crypto trader’ gets 20 months in prison for selling stolen data for Bitcoin
A UK man has been sentenced to 20 months in prison and fined more than6. Further inspections found Gunton had been selling compromised personal data on the dark web to be used for criminal purposes. дальше »
2019-8-16 17:36 | |
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Implanting AI chips in your mind could cause you to lose yourself, says scientist
Last month, Elon Musk’s Neuralink, a neurotechnology company, revealed its plans to develop brain-reading technology over the next few years. One of the goals for Musk’s firm is to eventually implant microchip-devices into the brains of paralyzed people, allowing them to control smartphones and computers. дальше »
2019-8-16 16:57 | |
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PaMu’s Slide wireless earphones (mostly) live up to the hype
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been bombarded by ads and social media posts about the PaMu Slide wireless earphones crowdfunding campaign over the past month. It’s raised 260x its funding target, and has a bunch of NBA players endorsing it – so it must be great, right? Those are the sort of things that make me even more wary about a crowdfunded gadget. дальше »
2019-8-16 16:45 | |
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Critical KNOB exploit penetrates gaping Bluetooth vulnerability
Researchers have discovered a vulnerability in Bluetooth’s authentication protocols which, if properly executed, could allow an attacker to conduct a man-in-the-middle attack between two paired devices. дальше »
2019-8-16 16:19 | |
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CHEAP: No dongle, no problem. Samsung’s Gear IconX wireless earbuds are $70 (64% off)
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! I’ve got a confession to make. I used to be one of those chumps hating on headphone jack-less phones, blaming manufacturers for forcing consumers into buying numerous useless dongles – or spewing extra cash for expensive wireless earbuds. дальше »
2019-8-16 16:04 | |
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Nvidia’s GPU sales finally ‘normalize’ after its crypto-mining craze
Chipmaker Nvidia says its business has finally returned to normal after its cryptocurrency mining hangover has subsided. In its latest quarterly financial report, published yesterday, Nvidia posted 17 percent growth in revenue – from $2. дальше »
2019-8-16 15:22 | |
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Software giant Oracle sues blockchain startup over similar name
Software giant Oracle is suing a blockchain venture capital startup for trademark infringement and “cybersquatting,” reports Computer Reseller News. Oracle, based in Redwood City, California, has alleged CryptoOracle LLC and its owner Louis Kerner purposefully sought to leverage Oracle‘s reputation as an “innovator and leader within the technology industry” when it selected its brand name. дальше »
2019-8-16 14:53 | |
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Google study says people are still using old passwords after being compromised
A new study by Google found that approximately 1. 5 percent of all sign-ins used across the web involved credentials that have been already hacked. The findings come from a telemetry analysis of its Password Checkup Chrome browser extension that it launched earlier this year. дальше »
2019-8-16 14:18 | |
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Here’s how we should design companion robots
As the companion robot industry grows — the robots that not only assist us with a particular task, but also exist to make us happy — it’s time to analyze exactly what makes a companion robot. What are the secret ingredients to designing a convincing character? What are the essential principles to fully deliver on the promise of this industry to build something worthy of a truly emotional connection with a user? The most fun thing about creating a companion robot, is that you will be standing on the intersection of art, technology, and psychology. дальше »
2019-8-16 14:00 | |
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Google and Apple are courting the education sector with new tools for students
The new semester is fast approaching and Big Tech is wasting no time in bringing the education sector a swathe of new offerings. With this in mind, Google has announced it’s expanding its college search feature, which it introduced a little over a year ago. дальше »
2019-8-16 13:58 | |
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Satoshi Nakaboto: ‘Bitcoin market cap rivals world’s largest beer company’
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 »
2019-8-16 12:11 | |
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Tech journalist breaks first rule of holding cryptocurrency, loses $30,000
It25,000) worth of cryptocurrency. The writer and journalist shared his account with the BBC as a warning to Bitcoin beginners who might be thinking about making their first step in to, as Munford put it, “the murky world of cryptocurrency investment. дальше »
2019-8-16 11:56 | |
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Apple will soon treat online web tracking the same as a security vulnerability
Apple is taking a hard stance on online privacy with a new anti-tracking policy in Safari. The iPhone maker has published a “WebKit Tracking Prevention Policy” that goes into specifics about the types of anti-tracking methods it has developed, the practices it believes are harmful to users, and the unintended consequences of those preventive countermeasures. дальше »
2019-8-16 09:39 | |
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Twitter invests in ShareChat, an Indian social network for regional language users
Twitter announced today it has invested an undisclosed amount into ShareChat, an Indian social media app for local languages. The company led the investment round of $100 million along with TrustBridge Partners, Shunwei Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, SAIF Capital, India Quotient, and Morningside Venture Capital. дальше »
2019-8-16 08:29 | |
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Lobbying group takes out full-page ads to prove Beyond Meat’s veggie burger is unhealthy — but it’s not
Beyond Meat has taken the world by storm. Its signature “bleeding” burger manages to resemble that of real meat and has become a menu item at a number of restaurants, from TGI Friday to Carl’s Jr. дальше »
2019-8-16 04:40 | |
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Project Veritas and ‘whistle-blower’ published bullshit ‘data-leak’ to dox Google employees
Project Veritas, a non-profit conspiracy theory outlet, today dropped the ‘bombshell’ that it’d obtained hundreds of leaked internal documents from a whistle-blower showing Google‘s bias against Conservatives. дальше »
2019-8-16 04:35 | |
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The iPhone 11 could launch September 10, according to an iOS 13 clue
Shortly after Apple launched iOS developer beta 7 today, sleuths found some interesting tidbits potentially pertaining to the iPhone 11. Specifically, Brazillian site iHelp BR noticed the beta contains an image of the home screen with a calendar date set to Tuesday the 10th – presumably in September. дальше »
2019-8-16 03:17 | |
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Here’s how to find ‘Ignored’ games in your Steam collection
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Steam recently rolled out a new option on its store to help sort recommendations. дальше »
2019-8-16 01:52 | |
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4 expert e-commerce hacks for more efficient multi-channel management
I can remember a time when the most important distinction between sales channels boiled down to brick-and-mortar stores vs. the internet. But with the exponential growth of e-commerce in recent years, customers are increasingly utilizing multiple online platforms — with an emphasis on “multiple. дальше »
2019-8-16 00:09 | |
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Hands-on: The Unihertz Titan is a delightful homage to the BlackBerry Passport
Phones are interesting again. Manufacturers, predominantly Chinese in origin, are designing quirky devices that target select, often narrow, demographics. A great example of this is the Unihertz Titan, which is currently in the process of being crowdfunded on Kickstarter. дальше »
2019-8-15 21:49 | |
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PS4’s new Dualshock colors include a ‘Rose Gold’ that’s totally just pink
Sony today revealed it was adding new Dualshock 4 colors to an already-long list, including a color I’m pretty sure they’re trying to pass off as Rose Gold. Sony revealed the new batch of colors in the PlayStation blog today. дальше »
2019-8-15 20:52 | |
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Logitech G debuts gorgeous new G815 and G915 mechanical gaming keyboards
Logitech G today announced the G815 and G915 mechanical gaming keyboards. They’re among the thinnest and most feature-packed the company’s made and they’re drop-dead gorgeous. Seriously, just have a look: While both devices share the same aesthetic, the G815 Keyboard is wired and the G915 uses the company’s Lightspeed wireless technology. дальше »
2019-8-15 20:46 | |
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Google Assistant can now nag your family with assignable reminders
Reminders are one of the most useful features of AI assistants. Pick up some groceries, take out the trash, set up a dentist appointment. But what about those times you need to nag other people to do something? Google Assistant can soon do that for you too. дальше »
2019-8-15 20:37 | |
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Harry Potter: Wizards Unite’s lack of accessibility is turning us into muggles
Here’s the good news: there is a Wizarding World after all. Hogwarts, hippogriffs, flying broomsticks, the Ministry of Magic, it’s all real! A most whimsical, freeing, empowering, and inspiring reality exists for wizards and witches, and it’s closely within reach, accessible with a flick of the wand. дальше »
2019-8-15 18:01 | |
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CHEAP: Crop recklessly with 42% off Sony’s 42-megapixel A7R III camera
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! When it comes to photography, I’m obsessed with framing and symmetry. I always strive to nail the composition straight from the camera, but it never hurts to have some extra pixels in case I need to do some cropping. дальше »
2019-8-15 15:32 | |
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BBC’s English language lesson about cryptocurrency isn’t terrible
The BBC is helping non-native English speakers sharpen up their cryptocurrency language skills and knowledge with a 6-minute primer on Bitcoin. In today’s episode of BBC Learning English hosts Catherine and Sam discuss cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and Facebook’s controversial digital currency Libra. дальше »
2019-8-15 15:29 | |
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