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Embodying taller avatars in VR can make us more confident in real life
The high immersive capacity of virtual reality is often acknowledged as its main virtue when compared to other media and communication technologies. It is indeed a defining virtue. However, when it comes to the virtue that could really position VR as a powerful positive technology in the market, we have to look at another key feature: avatar embodiment. äàëüøå »
2019-8-1 18:10 | |
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We have some questions about Microsoft’s ‘Mac Book’ advert
Sometimes, like a soothsayer of shittiness, you know something is terrible before you even see it. And one of those things is Microsoft’s new advert for its Surface 2 laptop. In this… opus, a man literally called Mac (short for Mackenzie) Book talks bollocks about why Microsoft’s machine is superior to its Apple counterpart. äàëüøå »
2019-8-1 17:33 | |
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Google Play hosted 205 harmful apps with over 32M installs last month alone
It seems Google is losing the battle against sketchy Android software big time. The company hosted over 205 harmful apps on the Play store in July only. The kicker: these apps were downloaded over 32 million times in total in the past month alone. äàëüøå »
2019-8-1 17:26 | |
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Xiaomi’s Mi 9 SE proves good things do come in (slightly) small(er) packages
Over the past few years, I’ve been bouncing from one smartphone review unit to another, so I haven’t bought myself something that I really want. As such, I’ve mostly been stuck with some of the largest handsets on the market, even though I’ve been hankering for something compact. äàëüøå »
2019-8-1 17:07 | |
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SpankChain launches SpankPay so users can pay for porn with Bitcoin
Adult content platform SpankChain has launched SpankPay, a cryptocurrency payments platform. As a result, customers will now be able to pay using several cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. äàëüøå »
2019-8-1 17:07 | |
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North Korean hacking groups and copycats are going after financial institutions
State-sponsored and criminal actors are mounting a wide array of cyber attacks against the global finance industry with an aim to steal data and sabotage trading systems, according to new research. äàëüøå »
2019-8-1 15:32 | |
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Binance Coin did great in Q2 despite $40M exchange hack – here’s what happened
Binance Coin (BNB) is one of the newest cryptocurrencies on the block. It comes from one of the world’s largest virtual currency exchanges of the same name, Binance. The token launched in July 2017 as an ERC20 token based on the Ethereum blockchain, raising over $15 million in an initial coin offering (ICO). äàëüøå »
2019-8-1 14:34 | |
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QuadrigaCX’s auditor EY and its lawyers will get $1.6M while victims are kept waiting
A judge in Canada has approved over $1. 6 million in fees for businesses seeking to recover funds lost as a result of QuadrigaCX’s demise. In a legal notice published yesterday, Nova Scotia Supreme Court Judge Darlene Jamieson said: “There being no expressed opposition to the activities and accounts as presented by the monitor nor to the fees of its legal counsel, I approve the fees and activities of the monitor during the CCAA proceedings and the fees presented towards legal counsel. äàëüøå »
2019-8-1 14:12 | |
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YouTube is the world’s top-grossing video app with $138M in user spending
Google must be happy. YouTube is the world’s top-grossing app in the photo and video software category for a second quarter in a row. To clinch the top spot, YouTube generated $138 million in user spending, according to data from app market monitor SensorTower. äàëüøå »
2019-8-1 13:51 | |
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85% of the world’s Bitcoin has been mined
Sound the alarm, bang the gong, yodel down an Austrian valley; as of yesterday over 85-percent of the total Bitcoin supply has been mined. But seriously, there’s no need to worry. According to various Bitcoin blockchain explorers and market information websites, over 17,850,000 Bitcoin (17,850,600 according to CoinMarketCap) have been mined and are classed as being “in circulation. äàëüøå »
2019-8-1 12:39 | |
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CHEAP: Store ALL your problems away with this $270 SanDisk 2TB SSD (61% off)
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! One of the disadvantages of owning a MacBook Air and getting into street photography in my free time is that I’m always short on storage space. äàëüøå »
2019-8-1 11:41 | |
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Google’s Titan Security Keys are now available to G Suite users
Google has just announced several updates to its enterprise cloud platform with an aim to improve users, data, and app security. The new enhancements were unveiled at Google Cloud Next ’19 conference in Tokyo this week. äàëüøå »
2019-8-1 10:31 | |
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REJOICE, LIKERS OF GOOD THINGS: Monument Valley 3 is in development
British game development studio, Ustwo, announced it’s working on the third part of the hit mobile game Monument Valley. The company declared this via a tweet related to a job posting of a game director. äàëüøå »
2019-8-1 10:22 | |
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Google is testing a subscription for premium Android apps and games
It seems like Google is looking to ramp up its effort to increase Play Store revenue. As per Android Police’s report published today, the company is testing a monthly subscription service called ‘Play Pass’ to grant you access to a bouquet of premium Android apps and games. äàëüøå »
2019-8-1 08:52 | |
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Study: Majority of online gamers have experienced both harassment and friendship
A study has shone a light on how many gamers have experienced harassment and hate while playing online games — and it’s a staggeringly high number. Still, it’s encouraging to see the nastiness has been balanced (at least to a degree) by positive interactions, such as burgeoning friendships and finding accepting communities. äàëüøå »
2019-8-1 03:58 | |
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Security expert steals a $3,000 ‘theft-proof’ bike in 60 seconds
VanMoof makes some of the best electric bikes in the world — including this one, the S2, which we had to pry out of Callum’s hands when he was done reviewing it. But what truly sets the Dutch company apart is its focus on security. äàëüøå »
2019-8-1 03:20 | |
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The Galaxy Tab S6 shows Samsung isn’t giving up the tablet fight
It’s no secret that Android tablets are in an awkward position. While Apple’s iPad remains an important part of its product line-up, even Google has given up on making an equivalent. But Samsung hasn’t given up on Android tablets just yet. äàëüøå »
2019-8-1 02:58 | |
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Report: Jeffrey Epstein wants to freeze his head and penis, seed the world with his DNA
Former financier and alleged sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein is an apparent transhumanist who hoped to seed the world with his DNA and have his head and penis cryonically preserved. According to a report from the New York Times, Epstein spent decades cultivating connections within the science and technology communities. äàëüøå »
2019-8-1 02:44 | |
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Review: The Spire Studio is an all-in-one 8-track recording studio that fits in your hand
Izotope’s Spire Studio is a portable 8-track all-in-one recording studio. It’s brimming with features and powered by incredibly smart software. It may be the most innovative tool I’ve used in my home recording studio. äàëüøå »
2019-8-1 00:53 | |
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Explosive Switch and PS4 sales show third-party exclusives are king
Nintendo and Sony this week posted sales figures for the Switch and the PlayStation 4, respectively — and the two consoles are cleaning house. If you’re looking for a reason why these two consoles have rocketed to the top so quickly, you can probably put it down to both consoles‘ sterling lineup of exclusives. äàëüøå »
2019-7-31 22:28 | |
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Criminologist: Trump acts like a criminal when denying climate change
While much of the world now recognizes the need for immediate action, there are still those who question the scientific consensus on climate change and deter efforts to tackle it. As might be expected, they have the attention of US President Donald Trump and his Republican administration. äàëüøå »
2019-7-31 19:00 | |
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UK judge slams Craig Wright’s defamation case against Roger Ver
A UK judge has dismissed a defamation case filed by Craig Steven Wright, Bitcoin‘s self-proclaimed creator, against Bitcoin Cash advocate Roger Ver. The case was thrown out of court on grounds that it was “weak,” “lacking in detail,” and “inappropriate. äàëüøå »
2019-7-31 18:39 | |
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Watch: Disney’s new anti-vibration tech maps CGI movements onto actual robots
Researchers from Disney have developed software for mapping CGI motion animations to actual robots – without any of the unwanted outcomes of porting virtual movements to the physical world. The researchers note that while it’s fairly easy to create virtual characters with a wide degree of motion, translating those movements to real robots presents a challenge due to “constraints imposed by the size, weight, and placement of [their] mechanical components. äàëüøå »
2019-7-31 18:38 | |
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Bitcoiners are predicting the future of blockchain with #TheYearIs2030
The year is still 2019, but Twitter‘s Bitcoin community is looking to the future. Tons of Bitcoiners are sharing their predictions for the cryptocurrency and the blockchain industry 11 years from now with the hashtag #TheYearIs2030. äàëüøå »
2019-7-31 16:21 | |
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UK financial watchdog finally decides which cryptocurrencies it wants to regulate
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the regulatory body tasked with overseeing the country’s financial markets, has clarified its stance on crypto assets, stating which tokens it’s responsible for. äàëüøå »
2019-7-31 16:12 | |
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Earth’s ocean was stagnant and stinking for a billion years — here’s why that’s exciting
Geologists have dubbed Earth’s middle age the “boring billion”. Occurring some 1,800 to 800 million years ago, it has long been considered a period when little happened on Earth in terms of biological evolution, climate, or the chemistry of the oceans and atmosphere. äàëüøå »
2019-7-31 15:29 | |
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Wikipedia bios for women scientists are more likely to be flagged for removal
It comes as no surprise that women are grossly underrepresented in fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Although the stats are disheartening, it doesn’t reflect women‘s ability, instead it acts as a stern reminder on the realities of the society we live in. äàëüøå »
2019-7-31 15:23 | |
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CHEAP: I’m spellbound. Apple’s MagicTrack Pad 2 is ONLY $104
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! The trackpads on Apple MacBooks are pretty awesome. You can use multiple fingers to shuffle between apps, zoom in or zoom out in a jiffy, look at all your open apps, and scroll through webpages with minimal effort. äàëüøå »
2019-7-31 14:55 | |
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New Android ‘sex simulator’ ransomware spreads via SMS messages
If you’re using an Android phone, there’s a new family of ransomware attack that leverages SMS to spread, according to new research from Slovakia-based cybersecurity firm ESET. The ransomware — referred to as Android/Filecoder. äàëüøå »
2019-7-31 14:19 | |
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‘Crypto-Twitter’ really wants a Satoshi symbol — but nobody can agree on one
The Bitcoin currency symbol or glyph ( discussing the need for a “Satoshi” symbol for some time. Twitter user BitFicus has been campaigning for one symbol for over a year. Five months ago, they compiled their idea into a bundle of assets and published a GitHub… This story continues at The Next WebOr just read more coverage about: Twitter äàëüøå »
2019-7-31 12:53 | |
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Facebook is getting closer to letting you type with just your thoughts
During its developer conference in 2017, Facebook announced its plans to develop a brain-computer interface (BCI) that would let you type just by thinking. Now, researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) working under this program have posted a study today noting their algorithm was able to detect spoken words from brain activity in real-time. äàëüøå »
2019-7-31 09:57 | |
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Apple, Google, and Microsoft partner to provide digital access to patients’ health records
Representatives from major tech companies like Apple, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft have joined with some of the biggest health insurers and hospitals in an initiative to provide consumers with easier access to their medical information. äàëüøå »
2019-7-31 09:28 | |
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Roller Coaster Tycoon 2 fan builds a coaster that takes 45 years to ride
Earlier this year we told you about the Roller Coaster Tycoon fan who built the world’s most masochistic theme park ride. The coaster, called “Wild Mouse,” was a near-endless loop that circled a virtual theme park some 600 times, a 12-year ride. äàëüøå »
2019-7-31 03:24 | |
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Twitch bans, then unbans streamer after accusing him of fraud
A Twitch streamer named Craig “NBDxWilliams” Williams was recently banned from the streaming platform and then reinstated today. His struggles with the platform, and Twitch staff’s confusion over Williams’ streaming setup, shine a light on how Twitch flags potential problems — and how anyone who’s not streaming strictly games or podcasts might run into similar problems on the site. äàëüøå »
2019-7-31 03:17 | |
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Quantum Darwinism may solve the question of whether God plays dice or not
Quantum Darwinism (QD) is a spooky explanation for objective reality that ties together the work of Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein, and Stephen Hawking. It tries to resolve the glaring differences between the quantum and classical worlds by theorizing that reality, as we experience it, is just the imprint left behind from God‘s dice as they bounce around the universe. äàëüøå »
2019-7-31 22:59 | |
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Some gamers think white phosphorus is too heinous for Call of Duty
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is adding a few goodies to reward players who maintain a killstreak — one of which is the deadly white phosphorus. As you might expect, the addition of the horrific chemical agent as a prize for good play isn’t sitting well with everyone. äàëüøå »
2019-7-30 22:05 | |
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Ted Cruz Exposes His Doppelganger on The Office – Hint: It’s Not Dwight
Senator Ted Cruz tweeted Monday that he grew a beard to keep people from confusing him with Kevin Malone from The Office. That was in response to a story in the New York Post about 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Julian Castro. äàëüøå »
2019-7-30 21:15 | |
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Nintendo Switch Lite pre-orders are now open
Nintendo’s Switch Lite was announced a few weeks ago to polarized reactions, but there’s no doubt it’s already built a line of eager buyers to-be. If you’re one of those, your time has come: The Nintendo Switch is now available to pre-order for $199 – a full hundred bucks less than the original model – and will be released on September 20. äàëüøå »
2019-7-30 20:43 | |
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Better testing could solve most tech problems, so why aren’t companies doing it?
The headlines are packed with stories of high-tech gadgets, apps, and video games failing to meet consumer expectations due to performance failures or otherwise disappointing features. Samsung smartphones have been exploding, Nintendo Joy-Cons eventually run into a drifting problem, and countless apps and software programs have launched riddled with bugs. äàëüøå »
2019-7-30 20:15 | |
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The Black Shark 2 Pro is an affordable, turbocharged gaming phone from Xiaomi (kinda)
Driven largely by the arrival of AAA-tier titles like Fortnite and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, dedicated gaming smartphones are having a bit of a renaissance right now. Whether it’s merely a passing fad, or a specter of things to come is anyone’s guess, but either way, manufacturers of all stripes are jumping on the bandwagon. äàëüøå »
2019-7-30 19:49 | |
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Video: F U, Instagram — here’s how to delete or deactivate your account
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. Ugh, Instagram. I remember when the social network was fun, when it was just filled with cool pictures and didn’t know anyone on there. äàëüøå »
2019-7-30 16:15 | |
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This AI detects 11 types of emotions from a selfie
The machine learning models that can detect our face and movements are now part of our daily lives with smartphone features like face unlocking and Animoji. However, those AI models can’t predict how we feel by looking at our face. äàëüøå »
2019-7-30 15:44 | |
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How movies got (kinda) less sexist over 129 years
It wasn’t until 1985 when people finally started talking about how Hollywood represented women in film. Usually whenever there was a woman character in a movie, and the writers had actually bothered to give her a name, chances are she rarely spoke to another woman — and if she did, it was probably about a man. äàëüøå »
2019-7-30 15:24 | |
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CHEAP: Snort and suckle on this Sony Bluetooth speaker’s sounds now it’s HALF PRICE OMFG
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Do you think there should be a limit to how many Bluetooth speakers one should own? I don’t think so. That’s why you should buy Sony’s compact SRS-XB10 portable speaker, selling at just $29. äàëüøå »
2019-7-30 14:07 | |
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Google researchers disclose ‘interactionless’ iOS exploits valued at $5M
A duo of Google bug-hunting researchers have disclosed several ed details for only five out of the six bugs found, ZDNet reports. Four out of these bugs can lead to the execution of malicious code on remote iOS devices, without any significant user interaction. äàëüøå »
2019-7-30 13:19 | |
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Hemingway review: UE Wonderboom 2
There’s an urban legend that finds Ernest Hemingway in a restaurant with his friends. He bet everyone around the table that he could write a story in only six words — they accepted. So, he leaned down, wrote “For sale: baby shoes, never worn” on a napkin, passed it around, and collected his winnings. äàëüøå »
2019-7-30 13:04 | |
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