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GitHub rolls out Patreon-esque feature to let you tip open source developers
GitHub, one of the largest respositories for hosting open source software, has added the ability to financially support developers through recurring monthly payments. The feature is called GitHub Sponsors, and works similar to funding platforms like Patreon. дальше »
2019-5-24 11:40 | |
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AT&T now accepts cryptocurrency, and it’s probably a bad idea
American cell network operator AT&T has announced it’s accepting cryptocurrency as an online payment option. AT&T says it will be offering the payment method through cryptocurrency payment services provider BitPay. дальше »
2019-5-24 11:08 | |
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SpaceX successfully launches 60 of its Starlink internet satellites
After a few delays, SpaceX finally launched the first 60 satellites under its ambitious Starlink project today. The company’s rocket Falcon 9 lifted off at the scheduled time of 2230 ET. These satellites will be operational in an orbit 500 km from the surface of the earth. дальше »
2019-5-24 11:07 | |
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Meet Karen Wickre, the editor who helped Twitter and Google find their voice
We often think of tech companies as faceless platforms; social networks where we imprint our personalities, empty documents we fill, and conduits for communicating. But tech giants do have their own voices, carefully crafted by editors, designers, and product developers. дальше »
2019-5-24 10:59 | |
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Porn gaming site Nutaku has a hentai hot sauce — and you’d better believe I tried it
Sometimes it’s hard to describe what a weird day is for me anymore. Shouting encouragement to my first robot vacuum named after a Jetsons character? Routine. Scripting a back-and-forth dialogue between two voices in my head over the merits of a PC gaming store? Yawn. дальше »
2019-5-24 03:38 | |
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Review: Brilliant’s smart home controllers are the antidote for smart-speaker hell
My home is inundated with smart speakers. I’ve got Echo Dots aplenty, Google Minis to spare, and enough third-party voice-assistant devices to reproduce Plugged’s Bluetooth speaker symphony. And that’s not even getting into all the other “smart” gear I have. дальше »
2019-5-24 03:01 | |
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China could hurt Apple profits by 29% if it avenged the Huawei ban, says analyst
Trump’s Huawei ban was bad news for China, as it effectively crippled the world’s second-largest smartphone maker from its largest source of income. But China is also very much in a position to retaliate, and Apple – the world’s third-largest smartphone maker – could be among the ones to suffer. дальше »
2019-5-24 02:43 | |
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Google data shows 2-factor authentication blocks 100% of automated bot hacks
Two-factor authentication is annoying. Getting flustered because you have to find your phone and tap on a prompt every time you log into your accounts from a new device is peak first-world problems. дальше »
2019-5-24 01:17 | |
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A peek at legendary architect John Storyk’s design process
John Storyk, the founder of WSDG, an acoustic consulting and A/V integration firm, is a legend in the music world. He’s a world-class architect and acoustic designer whose built recording studios for everyone from Jimi Hendrix to Jay-Z. дальше »
2019-5-24 00:58 | |
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GOG relaunches Galaxy as a universal PC gaming hub
Good Old Games (GOG) has long been Steam’s quirky alternative in the world PC stores, and is now putting itself in the unlikely position of peacemaker with the launch of GOG Galaxy 2. 0. With this updated platform, GOG intends to combine all your disparate gaming libraries in on place, inadvertently providing a solution to a current problem for PC gamers. дальше »
2019-5-24 00:50 | |
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CHEAP: Get 33% off this gorgeous Fluance Fi20 omnidirectional bluetooth speaker
One of the hidden gems of the audio world is Fluance, a Canadian manufacturer of premium speakers, which boasts a 20-year pedigree. As you’d expect from any aspirational brand, its kit isn’t exactly cheap. дальше »
2019-5-24 21:28 | |
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If you lose a body part, other bits get a sensory boost – thank you, brain
When you wake up in the middle of the night in total darkness, it can feel as if you have auditory superpowers. Suddenly, you can hear floorboards creak storeys below and the softest rustle of foxes destroying the bins outside, once again. дальше »
2019-5-23 18:35 | |
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Playdate is a cute lil’ console with a… crank (?) – and I fucking want one
I love it when a bit of gear surprises me. And today? That surprise is the weirdly brilliant games console the Playdate. This little handheld device (it measures no blacklight unfortunately) and it also has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, and a headphone jack. дальше »
2019-5-23 18:07 | |
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Thailand’s oldest bank hints at new blockchain app powered by Ripple
Thailand‘s oldest bank, Siam Commerical Bank (SCM), has hinted it will be experimenting with blockchain technology powered by Ripple. Earlier this week, rumors of its blockchain pilot surfaced online after eagle-eyed users took to Twitter to share images of what appears to be a Ripple-based app for cross-border transactions. дальше »
2019-5-23 16:43 | |
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Huawei’s next big challenge is building its own OS
After a bunch of companies stopped trading with Huawei, the company is preparing for life after that. Most important of them all was Google, whose ban means the Chinese tech giant can’t use Android, Google Play Store, Play Services, and apps like Gmail for its upcoming devices. дальше »
2019-5-23 15:43 | |
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CZ Binance Comments on Sequoia Dispute and How His Legal Victory Came at a Price
CZ Binance took to Twitter today to share his side of the story with the Sequoia dispute and legal case, where his eventual victory was not without damage to his reputation and business.
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How our interactions with voice assistants normalize sexual harassment
For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. This story explores how the four industry-leading female voice assistants are programmed to respond to verbal sexual harassment and what impact this has on reaching gender equality. дальше »
2019-5-23 15:13 | |
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Bolt won’t beat Uber by copying it – it needs to forge its own path
Bolt, previously known as Taxify, is a ride-sharing app and one of Estonia‘s four unicorns (AKA startups valued at over $1 billion). On a visit to Talinn, TNW met with Martin Villig, the company’s co-founder, to hear about Bolt’s plans to become the de facto transport app in the world. дальше »
2019-5-23 15:02 | |
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This female-led company is using blockchain to promote sustainability
At TNW Conference, we explored the future of tech, including blockchain and cryptocurrency. While the latter tends to have its literal ups and downs, blockchain technology seems quite useful when incorporated appropriately. дальше »
2019-5-23 15:01 | |
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Rabobank is the second major bank to cancel its cryptocurrency wallet
After exploring the opportunity last year, major Dutch bank Rabobank has decided it’s not going to take its plans for a cryptocurrency wallet any further. In February last year, news surfaced that Rabobank was working on a cryptocurrency service – called Rabobit – which promised to bridge the gap between bank accounts and cryptocurrency wallets. дальше »
2019-5-23 14:00 | |
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As Bitcoin surges, hackers rush to spread cryptocurrency malware on Google Play
An unfortunate consequence of Bitcoin’s price revival in recent weeks is the resurgence of cryptocurrency malware on Google Play. ESET security researchers, have verified that there were at least two apps on Google Play specifically designed to steal users’ coins. дальше »
2019-5-23 13:25 | |
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Google and Facebook are gonna hate Apple’s new privacy-preserving online ads
Apple has outlined a new plan to make online ads private. A new Safari feature, called Privacy Preserving Ad Click Attribution, aims to stop ads from tracking you across the web. The company says the proposed solution will allow advertisers to measure the effectiveness of their ad campaigns on the web without compromising on your privacy. дальше »
2019-5-23 12:50 | |
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Samsung’s new AI can create talking avatars with a single photo
Samsung’s research center at Moscow has developed a new AI that can create talking avatars of photos and paintings without using any 3D modeling. A paper posted by the research team suggests that while traditionally researchers have used a large number of images to create a talking head model, a new technique can achieve it by few, or potentially even one image. дальше »
2019-5-23 12:03 | |
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$200M cryptocurrency mixing operation dismantled by Eurocops
A cryptocurrency mixing service that turned over $200 million worth of Bitcoin has been shut down following an investigation led by authorities from a number of European nations. The Dutch anti-fraud agency (FIOD) and Public Prosecution Service announced yesterday they have shut down Bestmixer. дальше »
2019-5-23 11:50 | |
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Atari’s VCS throwback console is getting a joystick upgrade
The Atari joystick is one of the most recognizable controllers in gaming history, and now the company is not only bringing it forward into the modern age, it’s making it better with new bells and whistles. дальше »
2019-5-23 04:11 | |
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This Game of Thrones fan remade the ending as an 80s John Hughes film
Game of Thrones was an epic ride. For eight seasons, HBO treated viewers to some of the best acting and storytelling on television. It all concluded, with a bang, on Sunday. While we all agree that it was a magical journey to get us to season eight in the first place, it’s here where two camps begin to form: some who believe the finale was a solid conclusion, and others who, well, don’t. дальше »
2019-5-23 02:54 | |
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Dinosaur Disney Might Disrupt Trendy Netflix Out of Business: Forbes
By CCN: Forbes writer Stephen McBride believes that Netflix’s days are numbered. Disney+ will soon be entering the already-crowded streaming market, and Netflix will subsequently lose most of its best content for a substantial market: kids and families. дальше »
2019-5-23 01:30 | |
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Google Search has a new design — see if you can spot the difference
Google today announced it’s making a visual change to Search on mobile devices. Behold: Can you spot the difference? The “visual refresh,” as Google calls it, is a small one. But it’s also an important one: It makes sure the first thing you see in a search result is where information is coming from, including the site’s favicon/logo. дальше »
2019-5-23 22:46 | |
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Review: Alienware’s m17 is a lean mean gaming machine with a nice-sized screen
Alienware‘s m17 is a hard laptop to pigeonhole. For all appearances it’s just a bigger version of the m15, but in practice it’s something entirely different. Sure they look the same, but the smaller one only really competes against other gaming laptops. дальше »
2019-5-23 22:43 | |
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How to adjust the brightness of your iPhone flashlight
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. Did you know you can adjust the brightness of your iPhone’s flashlight? If you’re like me, and have owned an iPhone for years without realizing that fact, let me walk you through how it’s done. дальше »
2019-5-23 22:38 | |
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The CEO of pogo stick-sharing startup Cangoroo insists his company isn’t a hoax
I just got off the phone with Adam Mikkelsen, founder and CEO of shared mobility startup Cangoroo, who insists that his company is totally real. Wait, I’m getting ahead of myself. Let’s back up. дальше »
2019-5-22 20:25 | |
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This AI-powered bot is learning how to tweet like Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin
There’s a new form of artificial intelligence that mimics Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin with alarming accuracy. Vitalik Boterin is a bot powered by machine learning (ML). It regularly tweets unique nuggets of wisdom that read eerily similar to the real deal, like this one. дальше »
2019-5-22 20:00 | |
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Sign this petition to stop Craig Wright from copyrighting the Bitcoin white paper
An online petition to remove Craig Wright’s name from a copyright claim submitted earlier this week has surfaced after his latest effort to lay claim to the fact he authored the original Bitcoin white paper. дальше »
2019-5-22 18:31 | |
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Everything that happened on Huawei’s Wednesday from hell
Huawei is having a horrible week, and it’s only Wednesday. Last Thursday, the Trump Administration placed the Chinese technology conglomerate on an Entity List, preventing US companies from doing business with it. дальше »
2019-5-22 18:17 | |
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Kenya is allegedly selling citizen data to highest corporate bidder
According to Dr. Roselyn K. Akombe, Chief of Policy Planning and Guidance at the United Nations and ex-commissioner of Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the country’s government is going to sell all the citizen data collected through the Huduma Namba exercise to the highest bidder. дальше »
2019-5-22 18:13 | |
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Everything we know about the PlayStation 5 (so far)
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. While it’s kept a tight grasp on most details on its next-generation gaming console, Sony has unveiled a few details about the next PlayStation. дальше »
2019-5-22 17:58 | |
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Exploring the dark underbelly of smart home technology
This past holiday season, AI-powered devices like the Amazon Echo and Google Home were among the hottest gifts across any product category – a trend that speaks to the rising popularity and acceptance of smart home technology in the U. дальше »
2019-5-22 17:52 | |
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Technology and parenting: addressing the friction
Raising children has always been tough work. Whether in ancient Greece or modern America, there have always been distinct cultural challenges that come with parenting. Each generation of parents must deal with a new set of issues. дальше »
2019-5-22 17:49 | |
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This Painfully Boring CNBC Crypto Debate Is Bullish as Hell for Bitcoin
By CCN: If you’re looking for reasons behind bitcoin’s recent price surge, this video tells the whole story. Because it’s so completely dull. Has bitcoin gone too far, too fast? Here's how two traders are thinking about bitcoin futures. дальше »
2019-5-22 17:13 | |
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Microsoft removes Huawei laptop listings from its online store
Google may have killed Huawei’s ambitions to become the world’s top smartphone brand, but Microsoft is quietly following suit. The Windows maker has stopped selling the Huawei MateBook X Pro in its online store in the wake of the US government’s blacklisting of the Chinese firm. дальше »
2019-5-22 16:48 | |
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CHEAP: Level up your gaming arsenal with 20% off Acer products
Are you jealous that your friends have a better gaming rig? Or do you just want to get a swanky monitor to utilize that powerful GPU you have? Well, if you head to Acer’s site you can get up to 20 percent off on their gaming products including laptops, desktops, and monitors. дальше »
2019-5-22 16:46 | |
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Bitcoin Pizza Day: How a hungry Florida man made cryptocurrency history
Nine years ago today, the first ever Bitcoin transaction for a consumer product took place after a Florida man spent 10,000 BTC on two pizzas. Since then, cryptocurrency enthusiasts across the globe have celebrated ‘Bitcoin Pizza Day,’ not because the man in question paid 10,000 BTC, but because at the time said transaction represented a milestone for Bitcoin adoption. дальше »
2019-5-22 16:00 | |
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What Happended to The Guy Who Spent 10,000 Bitcoins On 2 Pizzas 9 Years Ago
The story of one individual spending 10,000 Bitcoin (BTC) back in 2010 to purchase 2 pizzas is now a… The post What Happended to The Guy Who Spent 10,000 Bitcoins On 2 Pizzas 9 Years Ago appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-5-22 14:48 | |
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PANIC: You have until May 28 to download The Sims 4 for FREE
In a parallel universe, 12-year-old me is crying. Why am I crying, you ask? Because The Sims 4 is free. Yes, thatget yourself a copy. All you have to do is go to the Origin store and click “Download for FREE now for a limited time. дальше »
2019-5-22 12:45 | |
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Google’s new policy update cracks down on misleading anti-abortion ads
This week, Google announced its plans to crack down on misleading advertisements from anti-abortion groups that present themselves as abortion clinics online. Google updated its “Healthcare and medicines” policy after recent allegations that it provided $150,000 in free adverts to an anti-abortion group known for running misleading ads designed to discourage women from terminating their pregnancies. дальше »
2019-5-22 12:34 | |
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55,000 Brazilians scammed out of $200M+ worth of fake cryptocurrency
A Brazilian cryptocurrency crime cartel has been shut down after conning over 55,000 investors for over $200 million. The cartel ran an unlicensed financial institution without authorization from Brazil‘s Central Bank. дальше »
2019-5-22 12:25 | |
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The privacy-focused Tor browser is now officially on Android
After a long wait, privacy-focused browser Tor is finally on Android with a stable release. Last September, the Tor project team launched an alpha version to test the waters, but according to a new blog post, the browser is finally ready for action: Mobile browsing is increasing around the world, and in some parts, it is commonly the only way people access the internet. дальше »
2019-5-22 11:28 | |
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