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We have some questions about Microsoft’s ‘Mac Book’ advert
Sometimes, like a soothsayer of shittiness, you know something is terrible before you even see it. And one of those things is Microsoft’s new advert for its Surface 2 laptop. In this… opus, a man literally called Mac (short for Mackenzie) Book talks bollocks about why Microsoft’s machine is superior to its Apple counterpart. дальше »
2019-8-1 17:33 | |
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Watch: Disney’s new anti-vibration tech maps CGI movements onto actual robots
Researchers from Disney have developed software for mapping CGI motion animations to actual robots – without any of the unwanted outcomes of porting virtual movements to the physical world. The researchers note that while it’s fairly easy to create virtual characters with a wide degree of motion, translating those movements to real robots presents a challenge due to “constraints imposed by the size, weight, and placement of [their] mechanical components. дальше »
2019-7-31 18:38 | |
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Rockstar Games reportedly claimed GTA V was ‘culturally British’ to skimp on taxes
A British think tank has revealed in a new study that Rockstar Games has apparently ducked taxes in the UK and received millions of pounds in subsidies — the latter by claiming at least one of its games, Grand Theft Auto V, to be a British game. дальше »
2019-7-30 23:48 | |
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Watch Samsung’s AI render photorealistic scenes from video
A trio of Samsung AI researchers recently developed a neural network capable of rendering photorealistic graphical scenes with a novel viewpoint from a video. In the above video we see a 3D rendering of a complex scene. дальше »
2019-7-30 23:39 | |
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Watch what happens when you bend a foldable phone past its breaking point
YouTuber JerryRigEverything‘s claim to fame is his collection of phone torture tests – especially the parts where he tries to break a phone by bending it with his beefy arms. But what happens when that phone is actually meant to bend? At first, it seems the perfect foible, until you remember bendable phones are only meant to bend one way. дальше »
2019-7-30 23:32 | |
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CHEAP: What? A 44mm Apple Watch 4 for $379? Don’t mind if I do
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Let’s be honest, if you’re gonna buy the best smartwatch on the market, it’s got to be the Apple Watch. I’ve tried a fair number of wrist-wearables in my time, and although some are good (Fitbits in particular are decent at what they do), it’s Apple’s range that is the closest to fulfilling the technology’s potential. дальше »
2019-7-27 15:01 | |
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Bagel-loving 84-year-old lady foils sextortionists’ $1,400 Bitcoin con
An 84-year-old woman in the US has been targeted by Bitcoin sextortionists after she signed up to Panera, a well-known restaurant brand in the US, to get a free bagel for her birthday. Arlene Kaganove told NBC 5 she had applied for a “MyPanera” reward card to get a free everything bagel on her next birthday. дальше »
2019-7-26 15:52 | |
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Watch Ford’s electric F-150 tow a million+ pounds like nobody’s business
Ford promised us an electric version of its F-150 truck was on the way back in 2017, but it’s been mostly silent on the matter since. Though the vehicles is still years from launch, today the company came out in a big way, showing a prototype electric F-150 towing a train weighing over a million pounds. дальше »
2019-7-24 20:30 | |
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How to watch India’s Chandrayaan-2 lunar mission launch live
Events celebrating the 50th year of Apollo 11 Moon landing are underway, but India is gearing up for its own second mission to the moon. Dubbed Chandrayaan-2, the lunar mission was originally scheduled for last Monday, but a technical snag resulted in it being aborted an hour before take-off. дальше »
2019-7-22 10:16 | |
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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 | |
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This Bluetooth security flaw could let hackers track your Windows, iOS, and macOS devices
Researchers from Boston University (BU) have discovered a flaw in the Bluetooth communication protocol that could expose most devices to third-party tracking and leak identifiable data. According to the research paper — Tracking Anonymized Bluetooth Devices — detailed by Johannes K. дальше »
2019-7-18 10:19 | |
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Watch Apple’s trailer for its show about the Apollo 11 mission, For All Mankind
In March, Apple offered us a glimpse of the range of TV shows it’s launching with its new service, Apple TV+. You can get a taste of the upcoming content right now, with the trailer for the show, For All Mankind. дальше »
2019-7-16 08:56 | |
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Fun fact: Only 8.5% of people watch porn with the sound off
Here’s a saucy dinner party tidbit for you: less than 10 percent of people watch porn with the sound off. A staggering 91. 5 percent of viewers prefer to watch X-rated content with the sound on, according to data shared with TNW by adult site xHamster. дальше »
2019-7-11 18:33 | |
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How big biased datasets make social inequalities worse
At almost every point in our day, we interact with digital technologies which collect our data. From the moment our smart phones wake us up, to our watch tracking our morning run, every time we use public transport, every coffee we purchase with a bank card, every song skipped or liked, until we return to bed and let our sleep apps monitor our dreaming habits – all of these technologies are collecting data. дальше »
2019-7-7 10:10 | |
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How to keep YouTube videos playing in the background on Android
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. I love YouTube. I use it to watch videos, play tracks, and listen to podcasts. дальше »
2019-7-3 18:15 | |
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Bitcoin Cash Register Surpasses 10,000 Installs and BCH is Coming to Brave in Weekly Video Update
Bitcoin Cash Register has surpassed 10,000 installs on the Google Play Store, live streaming platform Twitch reinstates cryptocurrency payments and BCH is coming to the Brave web browser. Watch these and other developments discussed in this week’s video update on Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-7-2 08:13 | |
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Review: Penn & Teller’s VR experience is hilarious, magical, and decidedly cruel
Gearbox today launched Penn & Teller VR: Frankly Unfair, Unkind, Unnecessary, & Underhanded. Anyone who remembers the old boxed magician‘s tool-kits from yesteryear (amaze and astound your friends!) will feel right at home with this hilariously cruel VR experience. дальше »
2019-6-28 22:04 | |
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YouTube is making it easier to remove recommendations you don’t like
YouTube is introducing three new ways to fine-tune your browsing experience on the platform. First, the Google-owned video service is rolling out topics and related videos on its homepage and under its “Up Next” tab. дальше »
2019-6-27 09:54 | |
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Watch: Shutterstock recreates the Stranger Things trailer using only stock footage
There’s a lot of generic stock video out there, and most of it is being used in bland corporate videos that you forget about minutes after watching. Turning that trend on its head is Shutterstock, which has created an alternative trailer to the Netflix hit series Stranger Things, using only stock footage sourced from its archives. дальше »
2019-6-25 17:05 | |
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How to download new apps to your Fitbit watch
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. Fitbit‘s smartwatches, the Ionic and Versa, come with a number of apps pre-installed. дальше »
2019-6-19 03:01 | |
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How YouTube became the app parents love to hate
Over the last several months, YouTube has reeled from a wave of criticism. It has been accused of radicalizing young voters, ignoring harassment of LGBT content creators, and most importantly not doing enough to address toxic videos on the platform. дальше »
2019-6-18 15:48 | |
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WATCH: Craig Wright briefly forgets he ‘invented’ Bitcoin
Craig Wright appears to have briefly forgotten that he wrote the Bitcoin white paper while speaking at a recent conference in Toronto. Wright, lead brain behind alternative cryptocurrency Bitcoin Satoshi Vision, caused controversy earlier this year after suing community members who refused to acknowledge that he created Bitcoin under the Satoshi Nakamoto pseudonym. дальше »
2019-6-14 17:12 | |
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MULTI-CHEAP: So many gadgets are on sale!!!!!!
Usually, we go on a scavenger hunt to find the cheapest bargains on gadgets just for you. But today, there are so many good ones, we decided to bundle them up in one post. Samsung wireless charging pad Wanna charge your phone without the hassle of wires? Samsung’s wireless charging pad is available for just $18. дальше »
2019-6-12 15:50 | |
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You’ll only be able to watch Steven Spielberg’s new horror series after dark
Steven Spielberg is in the process of writing a horror show for a new stream service called Quibi (Short for Quick Bites), reported Variety. The catch is you can only watch an episode once its dark. дальше »
2019-6-11 13:13 | |
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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition arrives in 4K this October
RTS fans rejoice! Microsoft showed off a new trailer for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition at its E3 keynote, and announced that it’ll arrive in October. The hit strategy game, which was first released 20 years ago, has got a 4K graphics update, and its audio has been remastered too. дальше »
2019-6-10 16:11 | |
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WATCH: Bitcoin ATM showers London’s Bond Street station in cash money
No, this isn’t a new Anderson Paak video. In a bizarre scene, footage shows a Bitcoin ATM spewing heaps of cash in a shopping centre nearby London’s Bond Street train station, while a security guard does their best to keep onlookers at bay. дальше »
2019-6-7 13:01 | |
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How to watch Apple’s WWDC 2019 keynote live
At Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2019 today, the company is slated to announce a bunch of product updates during the keynote at the start of the event. That includes new stuff in iOS and macOS, as well as some major features for the iPad – and perhaps even the death of iTunes. дальше »
2019-6-3 11:29 | |
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CHEAP: Lose some timber with this Lenovo fitness wearable, now 40% off
Fitness wearables sit on a scale. On one hand, you’ve got miniature supercomputers that can do almost everything. That’s your Apple Watch or preferred WearOS device. And then you’ve got the most basic ones that tell the time, track steps, and that’s about it. дальше »
2019-6-2 23:40 | |
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Midboss’ Summer of Pride is a game-streaming celebration of inclusivity
MidBoss, the company behind 2064: Read Only Memories, is kicking off its Summer of Pride gaming celebration to coincide with Pride Month. The event features a myriad of gaming personalities from the LGBTQIA+ community streaming queer-friendly games on Twitch all month long. дальше »
2019-5-31 20:53 | |
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CHEAP: Project your true feelings with 33% off this Anker Projector
Love hosting movie nights? Want to watch a game with your friends, but don’t have a big-screen TV? Then hop on to the deal wagon and grab this Anker Nebula Prizm LED home projector for just $72, down from $109. дальше »
2019-5-28 15:00 | |
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Review: The Vuze XR handheld camera makes it dead simple to create VR videos
HumanEyes‘ Vuze XR is a rare breed of camera. It’s pocket-sized, shoots in VR, 360, and 5K formats, and it costs around the same as an entry-level DSLR. What really sets it apart, however, is how easy it is to use. дальше »
2019-5-25 02:12 | |
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CHEAP: Binge into oblivion with $1,000 off an LG 4K smart TV
Game of Thrones just ended this week, but that doesn’t mean your (TV) watch should end. And if you’re looking for a swanky 4K smart TV, we’ve got just the deal for you. LG’s OLED65C9PUA Class 2019 model has a massive $1,000 discount, now priced at just $2,499. дальше »
2019-5-21 15:15 | |
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Dear HP, please make a developer edition of your bonkers dual-screen laptop
Yesterday, HP announced its new Omen X 2S laptop, which the company says is the world’s first dual-screen gaming portable. In addition to a 15-inch primary display, the machine comes with a petite 6-inch 1080p touchscreen panel located just slightly above the keyboard. дальше »
2019-5-15 15:49 | |
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Watch: Sony made a God of War documentary as good as the game
Sony today debuted “God of War: Raising Kratos,” a full-length documentary chronicling the trials and triumphs of the development team behind the 2018 PlayStation 4 smash hit. It’s a wonderful peek behind the curtain at the wizardry that goes into making a seminal video game. дальше »
2019-5-11 02:56 | |
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Business Operations and Ethics: 11 Technologies to Watch
The capabilities of modern technology have made our world more connected, personalized and efficient than ever. With this unprecedented power and access comes the ability to operate in a more transparent, ethical manner—and consumers expect businesses to do so. дальше »
2019-5-10 12:00 | |
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eToro CEO Yoni Assia and Kristian ‘HODOR’ Nairn are live at TNW 2019 — tune in now!
Good afternoon from day one of TNW’s annual tech extravaganza, taking place in Amsterdam’s trendy NDSM Wharf. The sun is shining. The beers are cold. People are having fun. All things considered, it’s pretty bloody lovely. дальше »
2019-5-9 17:48 | |
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How to watch Google’s I/O 2019 developer conference
Google‘s developer conference, Google I/O, is set to kick off today at 10 am PT / 4. 30 pm CET / 10. 30 pm IST. The company will expectedly announce new mid-range Pixel devices, Android Q, new Nest Hub Max smart display, and updates to Stadia gaming platform. дальше »
2019-5-7 17:28 | |
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Watch: This hacked Roomba swears every time it hits an object, and it’s hilarious
Making robots swear for fun (and science) is far from a novelty on the internet. But this new video of a reprogrammed cleaning robot Roomba will still tickle your funny bone. This new gag comes from YouTuber Michael Reeves, who’s previously built a robot that shoots energy drinks when you’re tired and another one that picks tomatoes out of your salad for some reason. дальше »
2019-5-6 13:14 | |
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CHEAP: The latest Apple Watch is at an all time low of $349 – buy one!
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! We love a good Apple Watch deal over here at TNW. Before today though, the best bargains were on the previous model, the Series 3. дальше »
2019-5-4 15:00 | |
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CHEAP: Samsung’s Galaxy Watch range has some BEEFY DISCOUNTS
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Smartwatches face a simple, important question: why? As cool as the tech is, why does anyone need one? Especially when many of the devices are so expensive. дальше »
2019-4-30 16:28 | |
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The SETI screensaver shows us what the internet could’ve been
When I was twelve years old, I became obsessed with a screen saver. The screen saver pictured above, to be precise; you can watch its full glory here. It had multicolored lines that rose up inside a frame, like a kind of three-dimensional bar graph, and a whole lot of incomprehensible text and numbers that whizzed around above. дальше »
2019-4-28 15:00 | |
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Watch Huawei’s P30 Pro (and its crazy periscope camera) get taken apart
Huawei’s P30 Pro might have the most impressive hardware on any phone currently available, at least among phones that don’t fold. That said, the P30 Pro does sort of have a folding component: its periscope camera. дальше »
2019-4-23 04:01 | |
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Happy 4/20: Here’s some science to shut up the cannabis haters
April 20th is a holy day for many who imbibe cannabis. For some, it’s just a great day to watch stoner flicks and smoke herb all day. Others view it with more import; especially those who consume cannabis medicinally. дальше »
2019-4-20 22:08 | |
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TikTok Watch: High-schoolers are trolling teachers by using their first names
Welcome to TikTok Watch. You know, 2019’s version of Vine. This new series unearths the latest TikTok trends, so you don’t have to. Let’s face it, if you signed up, it’d just make you feel really old. дальше »
2019-4-18 16:11 | |
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Video: We grew weed in our office with this ~high~ tech smart garden
If you want to find out how our weed experiment went, watch the video above. It tracks the entire journey from start to finish – and you’re gonna want to see how it ends. The video above is pretty much all about weed. дальше »
2019-4-17 11:49 | |
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Watch a team of Boston Dynamics robots pull a truck like champs
Boston Dynamics‘ robot, Spotmini, can already dance to songs and open doors. But the company isn’t done showing off cool tricks. In a newly released video, you can see 10 Spotpower bots – a beefed-up variant of Spotmini – teaming up to pull a truck across the road (with 1-degree inclination) with ease. дальше »
2019-4-17 09:32 | |
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My family’s happier since we traded movie night for video games
If there’s two things even the closest of families can have a hard time agreeing on, they’re where to eat and what to watch. I can’t help you with the first one. But my family solved the movie night problem by ditching the whole concept and replacing it with video games. дальше »
2019-4-17 00:57 | |
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Growing up in the Soviet Union made me fear the EU Copyright Reform
Just 30 years ago, if you wanted to publish something in Soviet Lithuania, it meant clearing the censor first. Articles, books, films, music — everything was censored. Even school essays could get you in trouble. дальше »
2019-4-12 10:30 | |
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