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This is how I stay productive when flying economy
It’s not just you. For the past forty years, airline seats have shrunk to the point where some carriers offer just 28 inches of pitch – defined as the distance from the back of your seat to the seat in front of you – to economy passengers. дальше »
2019-6-24 17:48 | |
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Obsessing over first-page load time sabotages ecommerce businesses
A flawed approach to page speed measurement is sabotaging ecommerce sites. There, I said it. Now I know this might be an exaggeration, but it really is time for a change. A historical focus on network-based metrics — bytes downloaded per page or assets per page, for example — and an excessive emphasis placed on first-page load times have meant the rest of the customer journey on the web has suffered. дальше »
2019-6-24 17:00 | |
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Full moon patents: Futuristic airplane ‘slingshot’ and Google’s painted solar panels
Ugh, the Gregorian calendar is so boring. That’s why we’re disrupting monthly series with a lunar cycle-based series about the best patents of the last synodic month, picked by the PatentYogi team. дальше »
2019-6-24 16:24 | |
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US prisons are taking programming books off the shelves over ‘security concerns’
Last week, the Oregon Department of Corrections (DoC) has banned prisoners from reading dozens of books related to technology and programming, citing security concerns. According to records obtained by Salem Reporter, the banned titles — “Windows 10 for Dummies,” “Python Programming For Beginners,” “Blockchain Revolution,” and others — are part of the 1,600 books not allowed in Oregon prisons. дальше »
2019-6-24 15:59 | |
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Jabra’s Elite 85h ANC headphones can drown out noise for days
Working for TNW is awesome, but, sadly, they don’t have an office in India. So I work from home, cafes, or coworking spaces. That means there’s a lot of noise around me And while I prefer Bluetooth earbuds like OnePlus’s Bullet Wireless, I often think it’d be nice to have a pair of noise-canceling cans. дальше »
2019-6-24 15:49 | |
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CHEAP: Spit in the face of cleaning with 20% off iRobot’s Roomba 690 vacuum
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Although there are a few oddballs out there, very few of us like cleaning. Yes, the aftermath can be hugely pleasurable, but could you imagine how much better life would be if stuff just got magically clean? Well, that’s the experience you can get with the famous Roomba series of robotic vacuums from iRobot. дальше »
2019-6-24 15:17 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Elon Musk and John McAfee cryptocurrency scams are back
It’s a new week, which means only one thing: it’s time for Hard Fork’s roundup of cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines from over the weekend. Let’s get to it. 1. Security researchers from Trend Micro have uncovered a new type of cryptocurrency mining botnet. дальше »
2019-6-24 10:55 | |
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Apple is reportedly working on its first 16-inch MacBook Pro, due this September
If you’ve been holding out for a powerful new MacBook, you may want to wait just a bit longer. According to IHS Markit’s Emerging PC Market Tracker report published in Forbes, Apple will introduce a brand new 16-inch MacBook Pro later this year. дальше »
2019-6-24 10:29 | |
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Study: Google Play is riddled with thousands of data-stealing counterfeit apps
Google’s Android is facing a tough battle against malware apps, and there seems no end in sight. According to new research, Google’s Play Store is riddled with thousands of possible malware-ridden counterfeit apps and games. дальше »
2019-6-24 10:22 | |
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The new Raspberry Pi 4 is here for just $35
In a surprise announcement, the Raspberry Pi foundation announced the new Raspberry Pi 4 today. It has an updated processor, up to 4GB of RAM, and a starting price of just $35. The Raspberry Pi 4 offers “a desktop-grade” 1. дальше »
2019-6-24 09:44 | |
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Mark Zuckerberg Stole Facebook, Now He’s Stealing Bitcoin
By CCN Markets: One day Bitcoin will occupy the same corner of internet nostalgia occupied by Nikola Tesla. So it goes: were it not for Thomas Edison’s superior resources, influence and propaganda, we could all be running our laptops on Mr. дальше »
2019-6-24 16:43 | |
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CHEAP: Get comfy with Logitech’s wireless keyboard at 42% off
If you use a desktop computer, you know all about the joys of a full-sized keyboard. And if you’re using a laptop, you’re probably itching to get a keyboard that’s truly comfortable. Look no further, Logitech‘s funky K350 wireless keyboard is selling for just $32. дальше »
2019-6-24 15:15 | |
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Here’s how digital forensics experts track down hackers
As society becomes increasingly data driven, the importance of ensuring this data’s security and fidelity grows exponentially. While prevention is still the best medicine though, tracking down those who have already entered your system is also vital. дальше »
2019-6-23 14:00 | |
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Alibaba is nudging users to be more ethical with its in-app minigames
Four years ago, in a move designed to explore the viability of new offline sales models, Alibaba ran a little experiment. Two of its financial service offerings, Alipay digital wallet and its onboard credit scoring platform Sesame Credit, cooperated in the launch of two unmanned supermarkets. дальше »
2019-6-23 10:00 | |
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Hackers are turning our AI security systems against us — but they can be stopped
With the use of AI growing in almost all areas of business and industry, we have a new problem to worry about – the “hijacking” of artificial intelligence. Hackers use the same techniques and systems that help us, to compromise our data, our security, and our lifestyle. дальше »
2019-6-22 17:00 | |
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CHEAP: $60 for this 2TB Western Digital portable HD? TIME TO TEAR OFF OUR CLOTHES IN JOY
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! I love a good hard drive. It’s such a wonderful feeling to have a tiny little box filled with an array of digital goodies. дальше »
2019-6-22 15:00 | |
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New syllabuzz: scientists taught bees to understand numbers
Most children learn that written numbers represent quantities in pre-school or junior primary school. Now our new study shows that honeybees too can learn to match symbols and numerosities, much like we humans do with Arabic and Roman numerals. дальше »
2019-6-22 12:39 | |
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Malaria won’t be solved by feeding mosquitos sugar, researchers conclude
The teasing temptation of a sugary treat can often get the better of us. But don’t worry, we’re not the only ones. The saccharine substance that our sweet tooth finds so hard to resist is also powerfully seductive to mosquitoes. дальше »
2019-6-22 10:36 | |
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Game on: Facebook’s Libra challenges Bitcoin to become new throned King
Facebook’s Libra project took the crypto community by the storm, and suddenly everyone is ONLY talking about Libra. Being a journalist, one bad thing that could happen to you after a huge news breaks is that the conversation gets stuck. дальше »
2019-6-22 03:30 | |
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KEF R3 Review: Exemplary speakers that do almost everything right
In the world of enthusiast speakers, few names stand out as much as KEF. The British speaker company has been an influence on high-end audio since the 60s, and to date makes some of the most popular hi-fi speakers on the market. дальше »
2019-6-22 02:23 | |
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France to create a joint G7 cryptocurrency task force amid Facebook’s Libra woes
France is putting together a Group of Seven Nations (G7) task force to explore how central banks can make sure cryptocurrencies adhere to money-laundering and consumer protection rules. That’s according to the country’s central bank governor who announced the news today. дальше »
2019-6-21 18:28 | |
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Bitcoin wallets aren’t addresses — a secret guide for embarrassed crypto noobs
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 own any cryptocurrency, the chances are you’ve had to use an address, or a wallet, or both. дальше »
2019-6-21 15:38 | |
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Mozilla fixes second Firefox zero-day bug used in Coinbase hack attempts
Mozilla has patched its Firefox browser for a second time in response to a spearphishing campaign targeting employees of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, ZDNet reports. According to ZDNet, hackers have been attempting to phish Coinbase staff with emails containing links to malicious websites. дальше »
2019-6-21 15:08 | |
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Ew, your laptop is disgusting — here’s how to clean it
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 wouldn’t go weeks without washing your bedding, continuously use the same coffee mug, or wear the same socks every day — or maybe you would, but you’re missing the point. дальше »
2019-6-21 14:51 | |
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CHEAP: These $40 noise-cancelling Taotronics headphones are the definition of a bargain
A few months ago, Taotronics’ latest noise-cancelling headphones landed on my doormat, and to my shame, they’ve since languished on my “to-do” list of product reviews. I say shame, because they’re actually really good – both in terms of performance, as well as overall value. дальше »
2019-6-21 14:02 | |
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Alternates to passwords: 11 ways to safeguard logins to websites or programs
We all have what feels like a million passwords to remember, and the constantly changing authentication process sometimes makes it difficult to know what your password is for any given site. In addition, many passwords are easily hackable, putting your personal information — or even worse, confidential details your customers entrusted you with — at risk. дальше »
2019-6-21 12:00 | |
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YouTuber leaks Mac Pro cheese-grating performance with disappointing results
Apple’s original Mac Pro was affectionately referred to as a cheese grater until the company decided to go for more of a trash can aesthetic in 2013. When the company introduced the 2019 Mac Pro – a clear callback to the original design – it also reintroduced the image of rubbing some parmesan against the chassis next time you fancy a caeser salad. дальше »
2019-6-21 10:29 | |
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Report: Google Maps hosts ‘millions’ of fake business listings
Many of us rely on Google Maps to find electricians, hair salon, and other services in our area. Yesterday, the Wall Street Journal reported that Google Maps hosts an estimated ’11 million falsely listed businesses on any given day. дальше »
2019-6-21 10:22 | |
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Harry Potter: Wizards Unite launches early — here are our first impressions
Niantic‘s latest AR-based walking-encouragement app, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, launched unexpectedly today. It was supposed to roll out Friday, but hey, we’re not complaining. Here’s what we thought after the first few hours using the app. дальше »
2019-6-21 04:04 | |
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CHEAP: Get $150 off this Samsung Galaxy S4 Tab and S-Pen combo
The iPad has few rivals. One of those is the 10. 5-inch Android-powered Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, which is currently on sale at Amazon with $150 off the asking price. This deal includes the S-Pen, which typically retails for $59 separately. дальше »
2019-6-21 19:00 | |
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5 easy steps to achieve Inbox Zero
Inboxes are beasts, overflowing mountains of frustration – and in my opinion, a real buzzkill when it comes to productivity, sucking up hours out of our days, weeks, and months. So, what’s the secret to maintaining a healthy inbox and keeping your sanity? Is it even possible? I think so! I’ve put together a few simple steps that will help you achieve email nirvana – you can thank me later. дальше »
2019-6-20 18:00 | |
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We ranked Google’s new search icons by how evil they look
In case you hadn’t noticed, Google got a facelift. Yep, the tech giant’s search page received some rather fancy new icons. Slap your peepers on this: While before there were just words, now there are words and images. дальше »
2019-6-20 17:54 | |
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Bitcoin healthy AF following Zuckbuck reveal, hash rate hits all-time high
Bitcoin‘s hash rate is skyrocketing, setting a new all-time-high and flying in the face of Facebook’s ambitious Libra cryptocurrency — a remarkably healthy sign for the world’s most popular blockchain. дальше »
2019-6-20 17:15 | |
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Unique multi-platform Monero mining malware targets audio engineer pirates
We’ve seen cryptocurrency hungry hackers hiding mining malware in Adobe Flash updates, and even in legitimate Windows updates, but now hackers are hiding it in cracked audio production software. дальше »
2019-6-20 16:42 | |
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The European Space Agency is building a ‘comet interceptor’ to uncover space secrets
The European Space Agency (ESA) announced yesterday that it’s planning to make a ‘comet interceptor’ probe within the next eight years. The probe aims to capture details of a comet not seen before, when it enters our solar system. дальше »
2019-6-20 15:43 | |
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Keep calm and wank on: UK porn block delayed for the third time
With less than a month to go until pornographic sites are forced to implement their own age-checking software for UK users, the government has delayed the rollout for the third time running in over a year, says Sky News. дальше »
2019-6-20 15:41 | |
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PwC has a new cryptocurrency auditing tool… and actually, it sounds alright
One of the Big Four financial auditing and business services firms, PwC, wants to lend a hand to cryptocurrency businesses and help them keep track of their blockchain transactions. In an announcement released yesterday, PwC says the addition will be made to its suite of auditing tools called Halo. дальше »
2019-6-20 14:55 | |
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Messaging app Line is reportedly launching a cryptocurrency exchange in Japan soon
Japanese messaging company Line Corp is reportedly gearing up to launch a cryptocurrency exchange, The report comes just days after fellow tech giant Facebook announced the launch of Libra. According to Bloomberg, which cites people close to the matter, Line could receive its license this month, with exchange operations expected to begin a few weeks after it gets the green light. дальше »
2019-6-20 14:34 | |
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A sex toy company is suing the MTA over censorship of its NYC subway ads
On NYCs subway you’ll probably spot a few ads promoting medication for erectile dysfunction and low male libidos from companies like Hims and Roman. But you won’t see ads for Dame’s sex toys since the Metropolitan Transit Authority banned its campaign late last year — after initially approving it. дальше »
2019-6-20 13:11 | |
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Bought a used Nest security cam? The previous owner can spy on you
If you are thinking about buying a used Nest cam, you may want to hold off on that purchase. According to a new report by the Wirecutter, some users who sold their Nest cam devices are able to access images from their old cameras even after performing a factory reset — only the images are those from the new owners. дальше »
2019-6-20 13:03 | |
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QuadrigaCX Update: ‘Dead’ CEO Cotten Embezzled Funds For Years
The latest court-ordered report into the QuadrigaCX scandal arrived yesterday with some pretty damning claims of fraudulent activity. These include founder and CEO, Gerald Cotten, embezzling customer funds to margin trade (badly) on other exchanges for years. дальше »
2019-6-20 13:00 | |
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Australia: Cryptocurrency unlikely for retail payments, Facebook or not
The world is still processing the specifics of Facebook‘s Libra digital currency, but even the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has realized it’s set to rub cryptocurrency purists the wrong way. дальше »
2019-6-20 12:38 | |
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