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Researchers develop a new way to track blood pressure… with selfies?
A team of researchers in Canada and China are working on a revolutionary new way to track blood pressure: a selfie. The teams, based at the University of Toronto and the Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, just published a proof of concept that allows smartphone users to track blood pressure by taking a short video. дальше »
2019-8-7 03:14 | |
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Ren Price Analysis REN / BTC: Potential Rise
Ren has a bullish short-term bias against Bitcoin, with the cryptocurrency trading well above its 200-period moving average on the four-hour time frame The four-hour time frame shows that bulls are working hard to invalidate a bearish head and shoulders pattern The daily time frame continues to show that a major technical breakout is underway […] The post Ren Price Analysis REN / BTC: Potential Rise appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2019-8-5 18:20 | |
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Researchers want to build a space station to recycle junk in Earth’s orbit
There are about 22,000 large objects orbiting the Earth, including working and broken satellites and bits of old rocket from past space expeditions. If you include all the equipment dropped by astronauts while floating in space and the debris from colliding satellites down to around 1cm in size, there are about one million bits of space junk in Earth’s orbit. дальше »
2019-8-5 20:00 | |
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This blockchain-themed maths puzzle can earn you a share of $100,000
There’s a (supposed) problem with blockchain: it’s too resource-intensive, so Amazon Web Services (AWS) has backed a $100,000 maths competition to “forever change” the technology. Given 1024-bit input x, compute the verifiable delay function ‘h=x^(2^t) mod N’ as fast as possible. дальше »
2019-8-3 22:13 | |
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REJOICE, LIKERS OF GOOD THINGS: Monument Valley 3 is in development
British game development studio, Ustwo, announced it’s working on the third part of the hit mobile game Monument Valley. The company declared this via a tweet related to a job posting of a game director. дальше »
2019-8-1 10:22 | |
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Facebook is getting closer to letting you type with just your thoughts
During its developer conference in 2017, Facebook announced its plans to develop a brain-computer interface (BCI) that would let you type just by thinking. Now, researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) working under this program have posted a study today noting their algorithm was able to detect spoken words from brain activity in real-time. дальше »
2019-7-31 09:57 | |
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TikTok’s parent company is reportedly working on a smartphone
ByteDance, the company behind the fast-growing teen sensation TikTok, is getting into the smartphone business, according to a report from Reuters. The project, which Chinese financial news site Caijing says has been in development for seven months, is the continuation of a separate deal with niche handset manufacturer Smartisan. дальше »
2019-7-29 17:34 | |
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WhatsApp could become more like iMessage with multi-platform support
WhatsApp is the world’s most popular messaging service, with over 1. 5 billion monthly users, but it’s always had one annoying limitation: you need your cellphone to use it. Sure, you could sign onto the Web or desktop app and access most of the service’s features, but it requires your phone be on and connected to the internet at all times, and it only works on one device at a time. дальше »
2019-7-27 22:32 | |
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It’s bloody hot. Be kind to your Deliveroo courier
In case you’ve been living in a refrigerator that’s also located under a rock, you’re probably aware that Europe is currently racked with an unprecedented heatwave. Here in London, where I’m in town for some meetings, the mercury has reached 39 degrees Celsius. дальше »
2019-7-25 17:03 | |
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A new controller aims to fix the Nintendo Switch’s lack of voice chat
It’s 2019, the Nintendo Switch is the vanguard of the next generation of video game consoles, and — in case you needed reminding — it still doesn’t have voice chat support. Well, at least the company hasn’t personally enabled it yet. дальше »
2019-7-24 22:05 | |
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BBC: Russia is working on a Tor de-anonymization project
Hackers have stolen a massive trove of sensitive data and defaced the website of SyTech, a major contractor working for Russian intelligence agency FSB (Federal Security Service). BBC Russia, which reported the breach, said “it’s possible that this is the largest data leak in the history of the work of Russian special services on the Internet. дальше »
2019-7-22 08:36 | |
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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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Google expected to achieve quantum supremacy in 2019: Here’s what that means
Google‘s reportedly on the verge of demonstrating a quantum computer capable of feats no ordinary classical computer could perform. The term for this is quantum supremacy, and experts believe the Mountain View company could be mere months from achieving it. дальше »
2019-7-20 00:57 | |
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Google’s Parrotron AI helps people with speech impediments talk freely
Earlier this year, Google teased a neural network-powered algorithm that could do speech-to-speech translation in real-time. As impressive as that might be, the app was mostly inaccessible to people with speech impediments. дальше »
2019-7-18 17:43 | |
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‘Trust’ was mentioned 69 times at Facebook’s Libra Senate hearing – nice
In the 220-minute-long Senate hearing where Facebook’s head of Calibra, David Marcus, was grilled on the company’s “cryptocurrency” plans, the word trust was mentioned every two minutes on average, working out to 69 times in total. дальше »
2019-7-18 14:28 | |
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How OnePlus uses robotic hands, mannequin heads, and a tiny carnival ride to test its phone cameras
As tech writers, we get to play with a lot of phones. But, it’s not often that we get to peek behind the curtain to see how engineers are working on the product. That’s why I was pretty excited when OnePlus invited us to visit its camera lab in Taiwan. дальше »
2019-7-17 16:13 | |
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To prepare today’s workforce for AI, they must understand it’s not a threat
For countless businesses across all industries and around the world, AI is dominating mindshare to impossible-to-ignore levels. It’s all entrepreneurs and business leaders can talk about: What does a future with AI look like? What are the gains that AI can make for my company? What are the losses? What’s the human impact – in jobs, in communication, in ways of working and interacting? And understandably that has caused a lot of concern, even distress, among many people, leaders, and workers alike. дальше »
2019-7-16 14:00 | |
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CRISPR is less like molecular scissors and more like molecular malware
Last week I read an article about CRISPR, the latest tool scientists are using to edit DNA. It was a great piece – well researched, beautifully written, factually accurate. It covered some of the amazing projects scientist are working on using CRISPR, like bringing animals back from extinction and curing diseases. дальше »
2019-7-14 15:15 | |
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End-to-end encryption systems: 9 vital elements to remember
End-to-end encryption is an essential technology that can keep sensitive data secure when it is being transmitted digitally. Without proper encryption, important information — including your financial records, acquisition plans or worse, your customers’ credit card data — can easily fall into the wrong hands, with devastating results. дальше »
2019-7-12 12:00 | |
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Grayscale to Release New “Drop Gold, Buy Bitcoin” Ad as BTC vs Precious Metal Store of Value Debate Continues
The second controversial “Drop Gold, Buy Bitcoin” ad is along the way. Banking on the success of the first one, Grayscale Investment’s CEO, Barry Silbert, has announced that they are currently working on it. дальше »
2019-7-11 21:38 | |
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Amazon’s making a Lord of the Rings MMO set pre-trilogy
Amazon today revealed the long-rumored Lord of the Rings MMO that’s in the works is being developed in collaboration with its internal Amazon Game Studios — meaning we’ll soon get both a new Rings game and that TV show it’s already revealed. дальше »
2019-7-11 03:14 | |
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Microsoft may still have a streaming-only console on the drawing board
Microsoft’s new baby, the console codenamed Project Scarlett, is currently getting the lion’s share of attention. Despite not having a working model to show, Microsoft lavished the next-gen device with showtime during E3, including the world’s vaguest sizzle reel ever. дальше »
2019-7-10 00:19 | |
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Here’s how to set up your computer to work productively from home
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. The world of work is changing, and more and more people find themselves working remotely. дальше »
2019-7-10 18:11 | |
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Microsoft’s mysterious dual-screen Surface will reportedly run Android apps
The rumor mill has long suggested Microsoft is working on a dual-screen Surface, but we’ve seen little in the way of specifics. Originally, rumors pointed towards a pocketable device named Andromeda, but more recently it seems Microsoft is focusing on a larger device codenamed Centaurus. дальше »
2019-6-24 18:52 | |
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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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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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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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Samsung is reportedly preparing to launch its Galaxy Note 10 in August
CNET reports that Samsung is gearing up to unveil its Galaxy Note 10 phone on August 7 at the Barclays Center in New York. That lines up with the Korean firm’s usual annual schedule for Galaxy Note launches – but it’s possible that the date might change, seeing as how August is still a while away. дальше »
2019-6-19 08:52 | |
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Big tech’s AI runs on datasets labelled by impoverished people
Capitalism has a nasty habit of anchoring those beholden to it in an equilibrium where both the very poor and the very wealthy become similarly entrenched. A scientist making six figures in San Francisco pushes the boundaries of AI so a trillion dollar company can stay on top. дальше »
2019-6-12 02:08 | |
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Big tech’s AI runs on datasets labeled by impoverished people
Capitalism has a nasty habit of anchoring those beholden to it in an equilibrium where both the very poor and the very wealthy become similarly entrenched. A scientist making six figures in San Francisco pushes the boundaries of AI so a trillion dollar company can stay on top. дальше »
2019-6-12 02:08 | |
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Microsoft’s next Xbox is coming in 2020 with 8K graphics and SSD storage
At its E3 briefing today, Microsoft announced Project Scarlett, the working name for its next-generation Xbox game console – and it sounds like it’s going to be a real powerhouse. I don’t mean to use that term lightly – if Microsoft is to be believed, this machine should see you enjoying a top-notch gaming experience several years into the future. дальше »
2019-6-10 08:20 | |
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CHEAP: Hush your inner demons with Bose’s QC 35 II headphones for just $299
Not having a TNW office in India means I end up working from home or cafes. And more often than not, I use a pair of noise-cancelling headphones so I can drown out outside distractions. Have you had that problem, too? We’ve got the perfect solution for you. дальше »
2019-6-5 15:08 | |
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YouTube is failing the LGBTQ community by allowing Steven Crowder’s homophobic slurs
Besides changing its logo to feature a rainbow of colors, YouTube is hardly celebrating Pride Month the right way this June, as it’s failed to address a key concern for LGBTQ users in its community. дальше »
2019-6-5 14:28 | |
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This feminist chatbot challenges AI bias in voice assistants
The Feminist Internet, a non-profit working to prevent biases creeping into AI, has created F’xa — a feminist voice assistant that teaches users about AI bias and suggests how they can avoid reinforcing harmful stereotypes. дальше »
2019-6-4 17:18 | |
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Twitter ‘accidentally’ blocked accounts of China dissidents ahead of Tiananmen anniversary
Twitter has apologized after it suspended hundreds of accounts that were critical of the Chinese government, merely days ahead of the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre on June 4. дальше »
2019-6-3 14:37 | |
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Oppo shows off a selfie camera hidden beneath a phone display
Smartphone companies are trying really hard to get rid of the notch by accommodating the selfie camera in many different ways: pop-up modules, flip-up camera, and sliding camera modules. Now, Oppo today announced through a tweet that it’s working on an under-display selfie camera. дальше »
2019-6-3 09:53 | |
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If you work in tech, these cities give you the most bang for your buck
Thanks to globalization and the rise of the internet, we’ve become less and less bound to a particular location to live and work. Working remotely or actually moving to an entirely different part of the world for a job that more closely matches our skills and professional goals – or simply offers higher living standards – has never been easier. дальше »
2019-5-29 18:34 | |
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South Korean Government Works On Blockchain Regulations Due To A Growing Crypto Market
South Korean Government Works On Crypto Regulations Due To A Growing Crypto Market South Korea, one of the most active countries in the crypto market, could be working on new regulations for the cryptocurrency market as it continues to expand. дальше »
2019-5-28 20:54 | |
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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 | |
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Facebook is launching a ‘global’ cryptocurrency in 2020 – we’re all doomed
Rumors that Facebook has been working on a cryptocurrency haven’t exactly flown under the radar. And with the latest revelation, the Facebook cryptocurrency machine looks set to step up a gear. дальше »
2019-5-24 14:36 | |
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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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New analysis of ‘moonquakes’ indicates the moon isn’t dead
We tend to think of the moon as the archetypal “dead” world. Not only is there no life, almost all its volcanic activity died out billions of years ago. Even the youngest lunar lava is old enough to have become scarred by numerous impact craters that have been collected over the aeons as cosmic debris crashed into the ground. дальше »
2019-5-18 12:00 | |
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Google isn’t killing off Nest integrations just yet
Google predictably strirred up a hornet’s nest when it announced at its annual developers conference that it would be shutting down the Works with Nest (WWN) program on August 31, 2019. This would have led to all existing Nest integrations not working beyond that date, in addition to forcing existing Nest customers to migrate their accounts to Google accounts and use Google Assistant to control their smart home setups. дальше »
2019-5-17 12:55 | |
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RIP Cryptopia, the seminal exchange that supported over 500 shitcoins
New Zealand-based cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia is officially gone. All trade has been ceased, and official liquidators have been appointed. A message posted Wednesday confirmed the business had failed to recover from January’s crippling hack. дальше »
2019-5-15 13:19 | |
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Foldable phone race heats up as Google enters the fold
We’ve gone through a rollercoaster ride when it comes to foldable phones this year. Huawei and Samsung released their foldables the Mate X and the Galaxy Fold. Last month, the latter was involved in controversy after reviewers found their units breaking down (both in terms of hardware and software). дальше »
2019-5-13 14:20 | |
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