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WhatsApp for Android has mysteriously disappeared from Google Play [Update: It’s back]
WhatsApp, one of the world’s most popular privacy-oriented messengers, has disappeared from Google Play — and nobody knows why. The reason for its sudden vanishing remains unclear, but its sibling, WhatsApp for Business, remains on Google’s software distribution platform, as spotted by WhatsApp serial leaker WABetaInfo. дальше »
2019-10-11 14:14 | |
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Want to succeed as an entrepreneur? Stop job hopping and find your ‘modern MBA’
Many of us who are committed to building a career in entrepreneurship have grappled with a perceived tradeoff: keep working or go to business school? Business school offers connections, education, and fun, but also can come with massive debt and the creeping doubt that it’s unnecessary. дальше »
2019-10-11 14:00 | |
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Why Amazon is your competition — no matter what business you’re in
Whether you know it or not, you are competing against Amazon. And Netflix. As well as every other company in the world that engages customers digitally – which is just about all of them. I say that as someone who’s been hired by dozens of Fortune 500 companies and many other household brands to help them find, engage and keep online customers. дальше »
2019-10-9 15:35 | |
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Here’s why farmers and blockchain are actually a great fit
We’ve all heard how blockchain promises to transform the financial system, supposedly for the better. But, the tech is actually being applied to other important industries such as agriculture and supply chain management. дальше »
2019-10-8 11:53 | |
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NYU professor says Tesla will fail, Elon Musk makes fart noises
Scott Galloway, a professor of marketing at NYU’s Stern school of business, just announced a list of companies he’s convinced are about to experience a severe downturn. Among them: We Work, Lyft, Robinhood, OYO, and Tesla. дальше »
2019-10-8 21:40 | |
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ConsenSys acquires Infura, the centralizing tech powering Ethereum dapps
Ethereum-focused software firm ConsenSys has fully acquired Infura, the company that’s previously been described as the network’s most centralized layer. The company announced the acquisition news via a blog post today. дальше »
2019-10-4 18:26 | |
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Leader of Bitcoin-fuelled fake ID ring gets two years in US federal prison
Mark Alex Simon, the ring leader of a Bitcoin-fuelled fake ID ring, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison, the Toledo Blade reports. The Ohio resident was sentenced by US District Court Judge Jeffrey Helmick on Thursday after pleading guilty to charges in June. дальше »
2019-10-4 14:52 | |
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Listen Domino’s, fighting digital accessibility is bad for business
If you think about it, you’ll probably agree that Domino’s has a point in its recent legal case. Requiring businesses to make sure every digital mode of sales and marketing they offer is equally accessible to disabled customers is a major burden that doesn’t seem to fall on them for non-digital offerings (e. дальше »
2019-10-3 18:52 | |
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Uber Works is Tinder for blue-collar jobs, and it’s launching this week
After establishing its food delivery business, Uber is jumping into another category of the gig economy –matches blue-collar workers, such as clerks and chefs, with employers. The ride-hailing company said today it is going to launch a new app called Uber Works this Friday. дальше »
2019-10-3 09:23 | |
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MasterMana Botnet takes over your machine to empty your cryptocurrency wallet
Cybersecurity researchers have detailed a dangerous botnet specifically targeting businesses to steal sensitive data and cryptocurrency. Dubbed “MasterMana Botnet,” the ongoing campaign is believed to be connected to the “Gorgon Group,” a crew of cyberbaddies linked to worldwide criminal activity and repeated attacks on governments. дальше »
2019-10-2 19:57 | |
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4-day workweeks are the future — and this is how you can make them happen
Lift your head up from your desk and take a look around the office. Is the number of people at work today the same as yesterday? Probably not. Across the world, standard workweeks are already taking new shape and the United States is jumping on the bandwagon with Summer Friday initiatives and flexible hour scheduling. дальше »
2019-9-30 20:00 | |
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The fastest way to update (and delete) apps on iOS 13
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. iOS 13 brought both major and minor changes to the iPhone interface, and a lot of the things we’re used to seeing have shifted places. дальше »
2019-9-28 02:58 | |
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The sad and peculiar case of Satowallet’s alleged $1M cryptocurrency exit scam
Nigerian cryptocurrency startup Satowallet has exit-scammed, making off with $1 million of its users’ money, reports International Business Times. According to company CEO Samuel Ben, however, the firm isn’t responsible for those losses. дальше »
2019-9-27 15:58 | |
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Waterfield’s leather messenger bag gives my gadgets the treatment they deserve
San Francisco-based bag company Waterfield has been in business since 1998, making a range of storage gear in small batches in the city. I’d heard of the brand and its penchant for quality over the past couple of years, and was glad to see for myself when Waterfield sent across its new Executive Leather Messenger bag. дальше »
2019-9-27 15:44 | |
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Indonesia’s ride-hailing giant Gojek enters the streaming fray with GoPlay
Leading Indonesian ride-hailing operator Gojek is now in the video streaming business. Yep, you read that right. Dubbed GoPlay, the on-demand service is the latest to join the company’s ongoing quest to transform its single purpose app into a multi-functioning super app. дальше »
2019-9-26 15:56 | |
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Know the difference between story and argument to boost your presentations
Few words have more power – and baggage – than “story. ” It describes everything from novels, movies, and TV shows to news reports, histories, and podcasts. In business, we love to borrow the power of “story,” even when it’s probably the wrong word choice. дальше »
2019-9-26 14:00 | |
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Xiaomi’s $91 phone has 5,000 mAh battery and 18W USB-C fast charging
Xiaomi built its reputation and business in India by selling budget phones with great specs at competitive prices. Its latest affordable offering, the Mi 8A, has a huge 5,000mAh battery and support for 18W fast charging via USB-C. дальше »
2019-9-25 11:51 | |
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Japan doesn’t want to fight Facebook’s ‘cryptocurrency’ Libra on its own
Facebook‘s controversial ‘cryptocurrency‘ Libra is facing yet more scrutiny after the governor of Japan’s central bank called for international cooperation to regulate it. According to Reuters, Haruhiko Kuroda, the Bank of Japan‘s governor, told business leaders in Osaka that a joint, international effort was crucial. дальше »
2019-9-24 14:27 | |
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ICE is on the hunt for a new DevOps company thanks to a software engineer’s protest
Open-source technology company Chef has finally decided having a relationship with the US government isn’t worth alienating the developer’s community it thrives on. After spending nearly a week defending its decision to continue working with ICE and CBP, CEO Barry Crist today announced the company would not renew those contracts in the future. дальше »
2019-9-24 00:03 | |
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Tech CEO tells employees he’s obligated to accept any government contract regardless of morality
“I do not believe that it is appropriate, practical, or within our mission to examine specific government projects with the purpose of selecting which U. S. agencies we should or should not do business. дальше »
2019-9-21 00:52 | |
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Bitcoin ATM Count Grows by 500% in Three Years
The Bitcoin ATM scene continues to see impressive growth figures pointing to increasing demand and profitability of the business. Bitcoin mapping platform “bitrawr” says there has been a six-fold increase in the total global crypto ATM count since September 2019. дальше »
2019-9-21 21:00 | |
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Google thinks it wasn’t sexist to give its voice assistant a female voice
Last year, a study by the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) argued that voice assistants like Google’s perpetuate “harmful gender bias” and suggests women should be there to assist rather than be assisted. дальше »
2019-9-20 17:19 | |
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How product managers can bring human insights to agile development
Today’s product manager is “the mini-CEO of the product,” a McKinsey report says. It’s a huge job, occupying the intersection between customers, business issues, and products. Product managers must understand customer needs, prioritize features, and work with the engineering team to build them. дальше »
2019-9-20 14:00 | |
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The Huawei Mate 30 Pro will ship without Google Play. That might not be a bad thing
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro will ship without the Google Play store. This, of course, is no surprise. The Chinese tech giant is currently on a US entity list, which prohibits US-based companies from doing business with it. дальше »
2019-9-19 19:50 | |
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Peter Thiel’s Palantir set to delay IPO under bumbling leadership of CEO Alex Karp
Bloomberg today reported that Palantir Technologies, a Peter Thiel-founded company that builds mass-surveillance solutions for law enforcement agencies, will delay its highly-anticipated IPO indefinitely. дальше »
2019-9-19 01:50 | |
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4 strategic hiring tips for your self-funded startup
A startup has to get many things right to be successful. One of the most important ingredients in this recipe for success is hiring. Given the hectic nature of work, which might often not have immediate rewards, hires not only need to be smart but also extremely passionate about what they are building. дальше »
2019-9-17 14:00 | |
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Former pro ice hockey player detained for $700,000 Bitcoin fraud
It’s a slippery slope dealing with Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Igor Musatov, former professional ice hockey player from Russia, has been detained in Moscow for swindling 45 million Rubles ($700,000) from the CEO of an IT company, Crime Russia reports. дальше »
2019-9-17 11:38 | |
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Making diversity fly
I’m passionate about diversity, but not (just) because it’s the right thing to do. Sure, affording people equal opportunity, regardless of which genitalia they happen to be born with is a morally justifiable choice, but to me, it’s mostly a business no-brainer. дальше »
2019-9-17 07:48 | |
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Why paid VR content is already dead
Over the past 18 months, I have talked to over a hundred VR/AR content creators, from large teams to indie developers working from their garage. I like to understand the vision behind their creation, which leads to passionate responses. дальше »
2019-9-16 14:00 | |
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Now that MoviePass is dead, can we please start funding sensible businesses?
Ding dong, the completely unsustainable witch is dead. As we reported earlier today, MoviePass is shutting down. It leaves behind a few now-useless cards, and several major VC funds out of pocket to the tune of $68. дальше »
2019-9-14 04:18 | |
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A London startup guide for international founders
With new British Prime Minister Boris Johnson seemingly dead set on steamrolling through Brexit despite the high risk of a no-deal situation, it would be easy to assume that most foreign entrepreneurs would be giving London and the rest of the UK a wide berth until there is more clarity as to what the future holds. дальше »
2019-9-11 21:59 | |
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The Hard Fork Summit official schedule is out – don’t miss these experts speak
At Hard Fork, we report on the latest blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Over the past year, we’ve seen more legitimate companies and banks launching blockchain projects than ever before. With its potential on the rise, it’s an interesting time to find out what’s next. дальше »
2019-9-6 17:31 | |
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Amazon is reportedly launching a food delivery service in India to rival Zomato and Swiggy
After establishing a strong base with its ecommerce and streaming content business in India, Amazon is reportedly set to unveil its food delivery service in the country next month. According to a report by Mint, the company will start the service under its Prime Now banner first in Bengaluru, and then in Mumbai and New Delhi. дальше »
2019-9-6 13:25 | |
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Google open-sources tool for companies that aims to keep personal data private
For a company that’s in the business of tracking users’ online activities, Google sure is going all out to prove it’s dead serious about privacy. To that effect, the internet behemoth is open-sourcing a library that it uses to glean insights from aggregate data in a privacy-preserving manner. дальше »
2019-9-5 17:16 | |
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Nissan developed a golf ball that can’t miss the hole (and I want it)
Nissan has developed a golf ball that could turn anyone into Tiger Woods. The ball, shown today in a promotional video, allows anyone to sink jaw-dropping putts with little more than the ability to strike the ball. дальше »
2019-8-28 02:44 | |
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Digital adoption: What it is and why big-time businesses must take note
We live in a digital age — a time when smartphone penetration exceeds 95 percent in some countries and when social media can be used to keep employees on-task at work. Despite this, many businesses continue to lag behind in digital adoption. дальше »
2019-8-26 19:41 | |
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California man laundered $25M through his own DIY Bitcoin ATM and exchange
A man from the small town of Westwood in California has pleaded guilty to running an unlicensed Bitcoin exchange and ATM, and laundering money. Kunal Kalra, 25 has been found guilty of owning and operating unlicensed money transmitting business which he used to exchange up to $25 million in cash and virtual currencies. дальше »
2019-8-26 12:33 | |
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Sony boss wants to bring first-party PlayStation titles to PC
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) boss Shawn Layden yesterday alluded to the possibility that first-party PlayStation titles may soon launch on PC. While there’s nothing clear to go on just yet, the move would make perfect sense for the company as it prepares for the next console war with Microsoft. дальше »
2019-8-21 21:19 | |
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6 ways to create a website that’s accessible (and why it’s important to do so)
Web accessibility is a bigger deal than you might think … Did you know that Beyonce’s website is under fire for its lack of accessibility? Or that Domino’s is fighting the Supreme Court over a website accessibility lawsuit filed by a blind customer? Lawsuits about accessibility for disabled internet users have climbed through the roof, with 2285 cases being filed in 2018 … That’s a whopping 177 percent increase over 2017. дальше »
2019-8-20 19:46 | |
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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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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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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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Meet experts from Ripple, Consensys, and more at Hard Fork Summit 2019
The Bitcoin hype may have died down, but the tech behind it definitely hasn’t. With Bitcoin’s price on the rise again, and with major companies adopting and experimenting with blockchain, the way we do business, make payments, and perceive the value of money is about to change. дальше »
2019-8-14 18:12 | |
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Mired in debt, WeWork files for IPO
As many have long expected, WeWork, the preferred provider of office space for freelancers and startups alike, has filed to go public. Its prospectus, which highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the business, including the current state of its financials, is currently live on the SEC website. дальше »
2019-8-14 16:01 | |
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What Slack and Fortnite can teach your business about freemium pricing
The phenomenal success of Fortnite and IPO of Slack has me thinking of all the freemium unicorns that have gotten their wings over the last years. Box, DropBox, and Evernote all come to mind, but there are many more. дальше »
2019-8-14 12:20 | |
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Huawei will reportedly launch Mate 30 Pro on September 19 with a new chip
Last week, Samsung announced its new flagship duo of the Galaxy Note 10 and the Galaxy Note 10+. Now, its competitor, Huawei, is gearing up to launch the Mate 30 Pro next month. According to a report by the Russian news site, High-tech. дальше »
2019-8-12 08:44 | |
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Ripple SVP Asheesh Birla confirms MoneyGram’s xVia integration
Ripple has taken the word ‘partnership’ to the next level as it dictates domination over the entire cross border payments ecosystem. As the recent Ripple-MoneyGram initiative continues to define financial momentum within various geographies, the quest to find out the core inner-workings has led crypto enthusiasts to carry out surprise AMA sessions with business leaders. дальше »
2019-8-11 11:30 | |
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Scientists think light and noise from Earth could attract aliens
Since the first use of electric lamps in the 19th century, society hasn’t looked back. Homes and streets are lit at all hours so that people can go about their business when they’d once have been asleep. дальше »
2019-8-10 12:00 | |
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