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Android creator Andy Rubin is accused of running a ‘sex ring’ in new unsealed complaint
Android founder, Andy Rubin, may have left Google long back in 2014, but his departure is beginning to attract more unsavory attention as more information is released. According to documents made public by a California superior court, Rubin left the company after having an “inappropriate relationship” with a subordinate, and allegedly concealed payments about his hefty severance package from his now-estranged wife for several years. дальше »
2019-7-3 14:53 | |
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Girlboss launches its first-ever social network, a ‘LinkedIn’ for women
Not only is LinkedIn painfully boring, but it often feels like a sausage party filled with senior level white men. And research backs this up: in 2017, a study by LinkedIn revealed how sexist norms infiltrate the way men and women present themselves on LinkedIn. дальше »
2019-7-3 14:19 | |
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7 months after Hash Wars, Bitmain’s BTC.com appears to mine Bitcoin SV
BTC. com, the flagship mining pool of cryptocurrency firm Bitmain Technologies, appears to have started mining the Bitcoin Satoshi Vision (BSV) blockchain once again – a likely controversial move. дальше »
2019-7-3 14:17 | |
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Third person accused in Bitcoin-powered fake ID ring case pleads guilty
A woman accused of running a Bitcoin-powered fake ID ring pleaded guilty on Tuesday after authorities busted the operation last year. Among other charges, Sarah Alberts, 35, who is due to be sentenced on October 8, admitted to money laundering, reports say. дальше »
2019-7-3 13:24 | |
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India bank manager arrested in cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme crackdown
The allure of fast profits from cryptocurrency appears to have been too great for one bank manager in India. The manager of a Standard Chartered branch, a private bank in India, has been arrested for running a cryptocurrency scam in which he promised unrealistic returns on a digital coin, Business Standard reports. дальше »
2019-7-3 12:52 | |
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iOS 13’s new FaceTime feature automagically fakes eye contact for you
Apple‘s latest software for iPhones, iOS 13, is packed with some nifty features like smart battery charging, Sign in with Apple, and better location tracking control. While the company has rolled out the public beta, it’s not done trying out new features. дальше »
2019-7-3 12:49 | |
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Cuba’s government is considering using cryptocurrency to bypass US sanctions
Cuba‘s government is eyeing the potential use of cryptocurrency to boost its economy. The proposal forms part of a series of measures seeking to improve the country’s deepening criss exacerbated by US sanctions. дальше »
2019-7-3 12:03 | |
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Amazon confirms it retains your Alexa voice recordings indefinitely
Amazon’s Alexa smart assistant may be useful, but the privacy concerns aren’t going away anytime soon. Now, in a fresh turn of events, the retail giant has confirmed that it keeps transcripts and voice recordings indefinitely, and only removes them if they’re manually deleted by users. дальше »
2019-7-3 09:34 | |
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Samsung’s Galaxy Fold is reportedly ready for prime time again
Two months after Samsung withdrew the Galaxy Fold due to hardware and software problems, it might soon be ready for prime time. Bloomberg reported today the company has completed the redesign of the device that should solve all the issues that plagued the first batch of handsets. дальше »
2019-7-3 09:11 | |
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Chuck E. Cheese Coins Are More Valuable Than Bitcoin
The venerable Chuck E. Cheese himself responded to a Twitter post regarding bitcoin. It may seem odd at first blush that Chuck E. Cheese and bitcoin have anything to do with one another, but it makes sense as the story unfolds. дальше »
2019-7-3 04:00 | |
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Is Microsoft teasing a Netflix tie-in? Stranger Things have happened
Microsoft yesterday took to Twitter and Instagram to tease social media denizens with a cryptic Windows 1. 0 video. After you check your calendar to make sure it’s still 2019, check out the posts below: Introducing the all-new Windows 1. дальше »
2019-7-3 23:45 | |
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Researchers invent multiplayer Tetris game controlled by brainwaves
A team of scientists from the University of Washington and Carnegie Mellon University have developed a method by which three people can play a Tetris-like multiplayer decision-making game together using only their minds. дальше »
2019-7-2 22:23 | |
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Research: The best way to stop the spread of fake photos is education
It can be hard to tell whether a picture is real. Consider, as the participants in our recent research did, these two images and see whether you think neither, either or both of them has been doctored. дальше »
2019-7-2 20:25 | |
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Cryptocurrency exchanges including Coinbase suffer downtime as Cloudflare goes dark
Major web host Cloudflare has suffered a technical mishap that sent multiple cryptocurrency services – including Coinbase – into unexpected downtime. Cryptocurrency services known to have been affected include Bitfinex, Coinbase, Coinbase Pro, CoinMarketCap, and MyEtherWallet. дальше »
2019-7-2 18:17 | |
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Cryptocurrency exchanges including Coinbase suffer downtime as CloudFlare goes dark
Major web host CloudFlare has suffered a technical mishap that sent multiple cryptocurrency services – including Coinbase – into unexpected downtime. Cryptocurrency services known to have been affected include Bitfinex, Coinbase, Coinbase Pro, CoinMarketCap, and MyEtherWallet. дальше »
2019-7-2 18:17 | |
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3 easy ways to remove backgrounds from images
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. You might have noticed that we have some pretty bad ass header images on our articles at TNW. дальше »
2019-7-2 16:50 | |
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Ohio real-estate developers ditch ‘blockchain hub’ plans over lack of interest
Real-estate developers attempting to reinvigorate a failing shopping mall with the blockchain are stepping away from the idea after realizing it’s not what the public want. The shopping mall, located in Cleveland, Ohio’s Tower City was originally planned to become a “blockchain-focused technology hub,” Cleveland. дальше »
2019-7-2 15:56 | |
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CHEAP: Command your body temperature with 62% off Dyson Hot+Cold desk purifier
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Temperatures in the city where I live, Delhi, can be really extreme. In summer, the mercury rises above 45-degrees Celcius. дальше »
2019-7-2 15:47 | |
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eToro adds 5 Ethereum tokens to its cryptocurrency wallet – plans to add 115 more
eToroX, the specialized blockchain division of social trading platform eToro, has announced the launch of the first five of 120 ERC-20 tokens that will be added to its on-chain wallet. ERC-20 tokens are designed and used solely on the Ethereum platform and can be shared, exchanged for other tokens, or transferred to a cryptocurrency wallet. дальше »
2019-7-2 14:27 | |
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This AI is so goddamn smart, it can name other AIs
AI models are wonderful and weird. Some of them can create videos from just one image, and some can stop your cat from getting inside a house with prey in its mouth. But we have to admit, these models don’t have sassy names. дальше »
2019-7-2 13:12 | |
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Google 3D-prints replica of historic Assyrian statue destroyed by ISIS in 2015
Ordinary people weren’t the only victims of ISIS. The terror group also waged war on humanity’s cultural heritage, destroying ancient libraries, monuments, and statues. And now, thanks to the magic of technology, they’re coming back. дальше »
2019-7-2 13:00 | |
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Virginia outlaws deepfakes in its efforts to curb revenge porn
Revenge porn isn’t exactly a new phenomenon, but with advancements in AI, “deepfakes” — an AI-based technology used to digitally produce or alter realistic looking video content — are becoming increasingly harder to distinguish from real videos. дальше »
2019-7-2 11:53 | |
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Florida city that paid $500,000 Bitcoin ransom, fires IT director
Lake City, the Florida city that paid a $500,000 Bitcoin ransom last week, has fired an employee following the debacle. In an interview with local television, the city manager of Lake City, Joe Helfenberg, said the city’s director of information technology has been fired. дальше »
2019-7-2 11:52 | |
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Apple’s Tim Cook denies his disinterest in design led to Ive’s departure
After Jony Ive’s departure from Apple last week, the Wall Street Journal yesterday reported that he left Apple because of top management and CEO Tim Cook‘s decreasing interest in design. Now, Cook has slammed the report saying the story is ‘absurd’ and it shows a lack of understanding about how the design team works at Apple. дальше »
2019-7-2 09:58 | |
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Google wants to make the 25-year-old robots.txt protocol an internet standard
Google‘s main business has been search, and now it wants to make a core part of it an internet standard. The internet giant has outlined plans to turn robots exclusion protocol (REP) — better known as robots. дальше »
2019-7-2 09:28 | |
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Inconvenience store: Tacoma shop’s facial recognition AI is a racist nightmare
A convenience store in Tacoma has installed a facial recognition security system to deny customers entry unless they’re approved by an AI. This news has likely been well-received by the city’s discrimination attorneys. дальше »
2019-7-2 03:41 | |
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Samsung CEO admits pushing Galaxy Fold ‘before it was ready’
The Samsung Galaxy Fold was supposed to change smartphone form factors forever, but as we all know by now, the revolution will have to wait. After numerous problems were revealed days after the first batch of phones was sent to reviewers, Samsung was forced to delay the device’s April launch with no firm release date in sight. дальше »
2019-7-2 02:50 | |
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Secret US Border Patrol hate group exposed on Facebook
Investigative journalist A. C. Thompson from ProPublica today exposed a secret Facebook group for US Border Patrol agents full of racist and misogynistic comments and memes, including calls for violent action against immigrants and Democrats. дальше »
2019-7-2 23:08 | |
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Here’s the easiest way to find, lock, or wipe your lost Android phone
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. Losing your phone always sucks, but in 2019, it’s easier than ever to make sure the loss isn’t permanent. дальше »
2019-7-2 19:31 | |
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6 easy steps to help you land your next job
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. There’s no denying that looking for a new role can sometimes turn into a full-time job, but with these handy tips you should be able to get that coveted position sooner than you think. дальше »
2019-7-2 18:41 | |
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60% of Bitcoin hasn’t moved in a year — despite a 220% price bump in 2019
The price of Bitcoin has risen over 220 percent since January — but long-term holders are keeping their cool. Instead, Bitcoin‘s stellar second quarter actually attracted a steady stream of new sellers to the market, reports independent research firm Delphi Digital. дальше »
2019-7-2 15:39 | |
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A blockchain payment system can empower refugees – if they participate in its design
In Lebanon, around 350,000 Syrian refugees don’t have access to enough safe and nutritious food. To stem the crisis, the World Food Programme (WFP) of the United Nations introduced an electronic voucher system to distribute food aid. дальше »
2019-7-2 14:50 | |
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Silicon Valley is the biggest loser from Trump’s war with Huawei
Huawei has had a rollercoaster month. First, the company was placed on an entity list, prohibiting US companies from doing business with it. Then, this weekend, Donald Trump eventually reversed course in a face-to-face meeting with Chinese premier Xi Jinping at the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan. дальше »
2019-7-2 13:13 | |
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CHEAP: Show your smart house who’s boss with a Google Home Hub for only $79
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! If there’s one downside to using smart speakers, it’s the lack of a screen. As useful as it is to vocally give commands to something, humans are innately visual creatures, and there’s a lot of information we process better in that way. дальше »
2019-7-2 13:06 | |
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Dutch ministers push for cryptocurrency regulation to fight money laundering
Dutch ministers want to regulate cryptocurrencies as part of a wider effort to tackle money laundering in the country. According to a note sent to parliament on Monday, Minister of Finance Wopke Hoekstra and Ferdinand Grapperhaus, Minister of Justice and Security, want to limit the risks associated with cryptocurrencies and make the Netherlands a leader in the fight against money laundering. дальше »
2019-7-2 13:03 | |
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Here’s how to delete or deactivate your Instagram 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. Tired of Facebook too? We’ve got a guide for that. Social platforms like Instagram walk a fine line between being handy and consuming your whole life. дальше »
2019-7-2 12:43 | |
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How supermarkets can reduce packaging to save the planet from drowning in garbage
It was inspiring to read about the launch of Waitrose’s trial in Oxford offering consumers a range of products free of packaging. Their system isn’t revolutionary – smaller supermarkets have been doing the same thing for quite some time, as have many committed people. дальше »
2019-6-30 20:00 | |
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We need to talk marketing ethics: What to consider as a content writer
When I started writing, it was really just a hobby. I thought – since I’m already always scribbling away and habitually putting to paper everything I learn, I might as well start sharing it with blogs and communities across the web, to teach and to be taught. дальше »
2019-6-30 17:00 | |
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Small islands might be the first to achieve a full-electric transport system
At a recent talk on the UK’s energy sector, the head of an electric utility company claimed that “the problem of decarbonizing our electricity sector is fixed”. Eyebrows were raised at this, but his point quickly became clear. дальше »
2019-6-30 15:34 | |
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15,000% Gains: The 5 Best and Worst Crypto Performers of 2019
Given the meteoric rise in the value of the cryptocurrency market since the turn of the year, one might assume every major altcoin recorded growth in the six months since January 1st. Yet a glance at the year-to-date figures for coins in the crypto market cap top 100 tells a different story. дальше »
2019-6-30 15:25 | |
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CHEAP: A Sony PlayStation DualShock 4 controller for only $40? Sign me the hell up
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Even though it’s less common than it was, one of my favorite aspects of gaming is local multiplayer. Yeah, you can still have a great time playing online, but there’s nothing quite like handing your friends a solid beating, and then chatting shit right to their face. дальше »
2019-6-30 15:00 | |
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Why Google Duplex might make my design job redundant
A year ago, Google blew the world away with Duplex, an AI assistant that can make phone calls for you. The demo went viral and raised a lot of ethical and philosophical questions. Last month, Google announced an update for Duplex: it can now use websites for you. дальше »
2019-6-29 17:00 | |
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Bitcoin “Creator” Craig Wright Fails To Impress In Court
Self-proclaimed Bitcoin ‘inventor’, Craig Wright, was giving a testimony yesterday to explain why he can’t produce the public addresses of the bitcoin he has mined. Fortunately, law reporter, Carolina Bolado, was there to tweet progress as it happened. дальше »
2019-6-29 15:00 | |
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Waterfall illusion: the science behind why still objects sometime appear to move
Humans are fascinated by visual illusions, which occur when there is a mismatch between the pattern of light that falls on the retina, and what we perceive. Before books, films, and the internet allowed illusions to be shared widely, people were captivated by illusions in nature. дальше »
2019-6-29 15:00 | |
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CHEAP: You only have THIS WEEKEND to get $100 off the Samsung Galaxy S10 range
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Damn, now this is a deal. Yep, you can currently get $100 off an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S10e, S10, or S10+. дальше »
2019-6-29 15:00 | |
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