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MIT researchers unveil new system to improve fake news detection
Bad actors are increasingly using more advanced methods to generate fake news and fool readers into thinking they are legitimate. AI-based text generators, including OpenAI’s GPT-2 model, which try and imitate human writers play a big part in this. дальше »
2019-10-15 17:18 | |
Gartner says blockchain is sliding into ‘the trough of disillusionment’
I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news but according to Gartner‘s Hype Cycle, blockchain is “sliding into the trough of disillusionment,” meaning the technology is struggling to live up to the hype. дальше »
2019-10-8 17:14 | |
Meet the finalists for IBM’s $200K Call for Code competition
The 2019 Call for Code challenge is coming to a close as partners IBM and David Clark Cause are set to announce the grand prize winner next month. The months-long contest solicited technologists from around the world to invent solutions to improve natural disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. дальше »
2019-9-10 22:35 | |
Apple apologizes for snooping on Siri users, promises consent moving forward
Apple today announced a new shift in company policy that prioritizes user privacy — at least with regards to Siri audio recordings. Now the company promises only in-house employees will listen to the recordings it has of you, and only if you consent. дальше »
2019-8-29 00:56 | |
Google, Intel, and Microsoft partner to improve cloud security
Some of the biggest names in tech have banded together in an effort to promote industry-wide security standards for securing data in use. The initiative — dubbed Confidential Computing Consortium (CCC) — has Alibaba Cloud, Arm, Baidu, Google Cloud, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Red Hat, Swisscom, and Tencent as its founding members. дальше »
2019-8-22 13:50 | |
Minecraft with ray tracing looks so good I actually want to play it
Despite its immense popularity, I’ve never really cared for Minecraft – mostly because I’m not keen on crafting games, but also because I’m not into the low-fidelity art style that’s all large pixels and flat colors. дальше »
2019-8-19 13:21 | |
AI won’t automate cybersecurity — but it’ll improve the solutions we already have
Cybersecurity, a huge industry worth over $100 billion, is regularly subject to buzzwords. Cybersecurity companies often (pretend) to use new state-of-the-art technologies to attract customers and sell their solutions. дальше »
2019-8-19 17:00 | |
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 | |
NYU researchers made mice smarter by manipulating their brainwaves with light
Researchers from the New York University School of Medicine recently developed a method for manipulating brain waves with light to improve learning. The results of the team’s study are incredible – laboratory mice exposed to the new technique showed marked improvement in short-term memory – but the implications of their findings could radically alter the scientific perception of how the brain works. дальше »
2019-8-10 22:04 | |
The UK is investing
The UK government today announced it would invest ealth Secretary, who already has a reputation for being one of the few tech-conscious members of government. Regular readers of TNW will recall when he launched his own ill-fated social network to connect with constituents. дальше »
2019-8-8 17:53 | |
Apple and Google suspend monitoring of voice recordings by humans
Apple is globally suspending the use of Siri voice recordings after reports emerged that contractors hired by the company listen to them to improve the voice assistant. TechCrunch, which broke the news, said Apple plans to issue a software update to seek users’ consent before letting them participate in the product improvement program. дальше »
2019-8-2 09:04 | |
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. дальше »
2019-8-1 10:31 | |
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. дальше »
2019-7-31 16:12 | |
5 unmissable events in Amsterdam to improve workplace diversity
Diversity and inclusion: they’re topics many companies talk about, especially around the time of Pride — but how can we follow through with initiatives that make a difference? At TQ, TNW’s curated tech spaces in Amsterdam, we do our best to help tech companies grow. дальше »
2019-7-26 15:23 | |
CHEAP: Hit peak performance with Fitbit’s Ionic watch for just $199.95 ($50 off)
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Research has shown that working out at your optimum heart rate will not only improve your overall health, but also deliver the most effective performance gains. дальше »
2019-7-20 13:00 | |
Media Blockchain Pilot Welcomes McDonald’s, Virgin Media, and Nestle for Advertising Purposes
Jicwebs has a blockchain trial that is presently active, involving many major companies. The goal of the pilot is to improve digital advertising. Blockchain technology is being adapted to many different use cases, leading to the blockchain trial by the Joint Industry Committee for Web Standards. дальше »
2019-7-18 02:46 | |
Nations must double down on AI R&D — or risk falling behind
Artificial intelligence technology is waiting for its Sputnik moment. The Soviet Union put its infamous unmanned probe into orbit around our planet in 1957. Though Sputnik resembled a two-foot wide beach ball and barely weighed 200 pounds, it was a shot heard around the world. дальше »
2019-7-15 14:00 | |
Bitpoint exchange loses $32 million worth of cryptocurrency in hot wallet hack
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitpoint has been hacked, resulting in the loss of $32 million worth of various digital currencies, Bloomberg reports. The majority of funds lost (approximately $23 million) belonged to customers, while the rest were owned by the exchange. дальше »
2019-7-12 14:30 | |
Google declutters its news tab on desktop search pages with a fresh look
The News tabon Google’s search results pages is a pretty big deal when you’re trying to keep up with the world: for many people, it’s their quickest way to find news stories on topics they’re interested in. дальше »
2019-7-12 06:23 | |
Nike’s new digital shoe-sizing feature helps you find the right fit
Nike’s strong digital presence and tech advancements, like their smart shoe released last year, proves that they’re at the forefront of tech. As Michael Martin, Global Head of Digital Products said on the TNW Conference main stage last month, “Nike is now a technology company — full stop. дальше »
2019-7-11 16:52 | |
CHEAP: Bose’s SoundSport headphones for $50? I’m sweating already
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Sometimes, you gotta pump the iron, go for a run, or just generally get a goddamn sweat on. When those (quite often) painful moments happen, there’s one thing that makes them a little better: music. дальше »
2019-7-8 14:20 | |
Robots for the elderly must be designed with care and respect
Many countries around the world have ageing populations and a growing prevalence of dementia. Japan, in particular, is a “super-ageing” society, with a population getting older faster than anywhere else in the world due to long life expectancy and low birth rates. дальше »
2019-7-6 18:50 | |
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 | |
Samurai Shodown will kick your ass, then encourage you to improve
The new Samurai Shodown fighting game is a bit of a shock to the senses — it’s such a slow, deliberately-paced game compared with its contemporaries. And if you’re not used to it, you will get your ass kicked. дальше »
2019-6-29 03:04 | |
Facebook revives its mobile data gathering program with a new app
Remember when it was revealed in January that Facebook used to pay teens and gather mobile app usage data from them through an app? Well, the company shut that program down after a huge backlash, but the app’s sorta making a comeback. дальше »
2019-6-12 08:33 | |
Why your workplace sucks at internal communication
Internal communication seem to be this mystical concept that means very different things to everyone. For a PR nerd, it is a silver bullet that helps you improve everything about a company. If you are an HR specialist, it is something that reduces the workload. дальше »
2019-6-11 11:02 | |
7 easy tricks you can use to improve your office on a budget
As a designer, I often get asked by growing companies how they can improve their offices and create maximum impact with a minimal budget. And it’s a great question, because engaging employees is key to recruitment and retention. дальше »
2019-6-10 10:00 | |
How a #10YearChallenge tweet highlights Iran’s paradoxical relationship with social media
The 10-Year Challenge was the year’s first big internet fad. You remember? When people posted pictures of themselves from 2009 and 2019 in order to… well, actually, that was it. Depending on who you talk to, it was either a benign trend for people to show off how resilient their faces were against the tides of time, or a conspiracy by Facebook to improve its facial recognition tech. дальше »
2019-6-5 16:51 | |
IOTA wants to ditch its most centralized component, but the timeline is still murky
IOTA, a distributed ledger protocol for the Internet of Things, has released a new white paper detailing an upcoming software upgrade that promises to improve scalability and get rid of the network’s most centralized component – the Coordinator. дальше »
2019-5-28 18:02 | |
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 | |
The most compelling tech tools to assist the visually impaired
In our ongoing series, High Contrast, we’re looking at how assistive technology can help people with disabilities overcome challenges in their lives, and the pioneers innovating in solutions to make everyday tools more accessible. дальше »
2019-5-16 17:06 | |
Facebook’s approach to fighting fake news is admirable, but not sustainable
With the huge EU elections around the corner, the issue of fake news has started to crop up again in headlines — and Facebook seems determined to make up for its mistakes from when the platform was abused in the 2016 US Presidential election. дальше »
2019-5-7 17:19 | |
Facebook clamps down on personality quizzes to plug data leaks
Facebook is taking baby steps to plug data leaks on its platform. In a new blog post that was posted yesterday, the company’s director of product management Eddie O’Neil wrote that it will be subjecting apps with “minimal utility,” such as personality quizzes, to heightened scrutiny and “may not be permitted on the platform. дальше »
2019-4-26 14:56 | |
Paxful Introduces AI-Powered, Biometric Verification to Improve KYC and AML
The peer-to-peer bitcoin marketplace Paxful announced today, April 2, 2019, that it’s introducing AI-powered identity verification to help improve know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) procedures on the platform. дальше »
2019-4-3 21:13 | |
TapJets ICO
TapJets® announced an STO (security tokens offering) of Company’s common stock with dividends. Available for US Accredited Investors and non-US investors worldwide. TapJets® is a platform that instantly connects our clients with a private jet that is ready to fly to your destination. дальше »
2019-3-15 18:19 | |
8 ways machine learning will impact day-to-day customer interactions
Advancements in artificial intelligence seem like they are happening constantly, with more products incorporating this technology every year as companies seek to gain access to the technology’s capabilities. дальше »
2019-3-15 12:30 | |
Why is Google adding Nintendo controller support to Chrome?
Google is apparently working to improve native support for Nintendo‘s Switch controllers within Chrome. Could this be a sign of things to come for Project Stream? A recently discovered commit in Google‘s Chromium Gerrit page proposes to “improve support for Nintendo Switch gamepads. дальше »
2019-3-15 01:28 | |
How enterprise social media like Slack can improve well-being in the workplace
We live in a world where technology is increasingly ubiquitous and showing no signs of slowing down. Whether in our professional or personal lives, the always-on, always-connected nature of life in 2019 seems to be unavoidable. дальше »
2019-3-3 16:30 | |
How the Vatican approaches gene editing, life extension, and stem cell research
The Vatican might not be a place where you’d normally expect to hear about cutting-edge scientific research, but that was the case in April last year. Several hundred scientists, physicians, and policymakers gathered in Rome for the latest International Vatican Conference, the fourth since launching in 2011. дальше »
2019-2-25 18:11 | |
This app helps improve your writing by destroying it
Between He using sampling involved quite He sibling considering recurrent which we back new their own new above totally fundamentally different external like internal gaining deeper constantly down Rather new above totally fundamentally different external like whether well if literary with best! This might be (read: definitely is) meta, but the paragraph above is what happened when I put this entire article through glass. дальше »
2019-2-25 17:56 | |
How AI could help you learn sign language
Sign languages aren’t easy to learn and are even harder to teach. They use not just hand gestures but also mouthings, facial expressions and body posture to communicate meaning. This complexity means professional teaching programs are still rare and often expensive. дальше »
2019-2-2 20:00 | |
A handy list of ways Facebook has tried to sneakily gather data about you
As we learned last year, Facebook has a habit of stealthily grabbing customer data to improve its own products and services, and then apologizing when the world finds out. There have been several instances that highlight how the company will go to any lengths to learn more about its users. дальше »
2019-1-31 08:35 | |
The quiet threat inside ‘internet of things’ devices
As Americans increasingly buy and install smart devices in their homes, all those cheap interconnected devices create new security problems for individuals and society as a whole. The problem is compounded by businesses radically expanding the number of sensors and remote monitors it uses to manage overhead lights in corporate offices and detailed manufacturing processes in factories. дальше »
2019-1-22 02:58 | |
10 ways to prepare for the AI and automation revolution
Artificial intelligence and automation are no longer the stuff of science fiction; they’re a very real and growing presence in both the business and consumer landscape. For many companies, AI can streamline operations and improve decision-making with advanced data analysis. дальше »
2019-1-18 12:00 | |