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iPhone spyware campaign reportedly targeted Uyghur Muslims for 2 years
The data-stealing iPhone exploits detailed by Google last week may been used for state-sponsored campaigns targeting the Uyghur Muslim minority in China‘s autonomous region of Xinjiang. “The websites were part of a campaign to target the religious group by infecting an iPhone with malicious code simply by visiting a booby-trapped web page,” TechCrunch revealed, citing sources familiar with the matter. дальше »
2019-9-2 08:45 | |
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How to send a tab from Chrome to any Android phone
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. Often when I’m surfing the web, I end up coming across an interesting site or article that I’d like to send to my phone to read later or maybe share with my friends. дальше »
2019-9-1 14:44 | |
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Satoshi Nakaboto: ‘Bitcoin trading volume hits 138-day low’
Our robot colleague Satoshi Nakaboto writes about Bitcoin every fucking day. Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. дальше »
2019-9-1 12:42 | |
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Psst, Bitcoin Fans! It Doesn't Matter Who Satoshi Nakamoto Is
There has been a barrage of media coverage in recent weeks over the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious inventor of bitcoin. The coverage hit a fever pitch this week due to a court ruling in the $10 billion lawsuit filed against Craig Wright. дальше »
2019-9-2 19:30 | |
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Psst, Bitcoin Fans! It Doesn’t Matter Who Satoshi Nakamoto Is
There has been a barrage of media coverage in recent weeks over the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious inventor of bitcoin. The coverage hit a fever pitch this week due to a court ruling in the $10 billion lawsuit filed against Craig Wright. дальше »
2019-9-1 19:30 | |
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Satoshi Nakaboto: ‘Bitcoin consolidates around $9500’
Our robot colleague Satoshi Nakaboto writes about Bitcoin every fucking day. Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. дальше »
2019-8-31 11:33 | |
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YouTube settles with FTC over child privacy violations
Within days of launching its YouTube Kids site and adding more age categories to the Kids app, YouTube is settling with the Federal Trade Commission over child privacy violations. According to a report from Politico, YouTube agreed to pay $150-200 million to the Justice Department to settle the FTC investigation. дальше »
2019-8-31 02:36 | |
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How to see what ads Instagram thinks you’ll care about
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. Instagram‘s one of the prime social networks, and its ads are sometimes marginally less obtrusive than the likes of its big brother, Facebook. дальше »
2019-8-31 01:24 | |
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Opinion: Facebook’s brain computer interface will be the instrument of society’s collapse
Anyone else think giving Facebook literal access to our brains is a catastrophically stupid idea? If you missed it: Facebook‘s building a brain computer interface (BCI). In the company’s words, the gadget will be: A non-invasive, wearable device that lets people type by simply imagining themselves talking. дальше »
2019-8-31 23:43 | |
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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s account has been hacked
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey‘s had his account hacked. Several tweets have been sent from his verified @Jack account, many of them containing racist epithets, threats, and extortion demands. We're aware that @jack was compromised and investigating what happened. дальше »
2019-8-31 23:13 | |
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Breaking: Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s account has been hacked
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey‘s had his account hacked. Several tweets have been sent from his verified @Jack account, many of them containing racist epithets, threats, and extortion demands. We're aware that @jack was compromised and investigating what happened. дальше »
2019-8-31 23:13 | |
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Epic Games Lures Players with Free Game Tactic
While much of the press coverage dedicated to Epic Games focuses on the ethical merits of tempting developers with lucrative deals and community backlash to exclusivity, the company is knee-deep in a cleverly orchestrated campaign for the hearts and minds of gamers – free games. дальше »
2019-8-31 21:00 | |
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Silly scammers attempt Bitcoin ATM fraud with homemade ‘out-of-order’ signs
There are now 5,000 cryptocurrency ATMs all over the world, and of course, they’re proving to throw up a whole raft of opportunities for scammers to make a quick buck. And with recent news from Canada, I think we’ve seen the dumbest con yet. дальше »
2019-8-30 16:24 | |
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Bitcoin’s Lightning Network has security vulnerabilities that could cause loss of funds
Security vulnerabilities have been discovered in “various” Bitcoin Lightning Network projects that have potential to cause users to lose their cryptocurrency. Those running Lightning Network nodes have been advised to upgrade their clients as soon as possible, including those related to popular wallet solution Eclair. дальше »
2019-8-30 14:47 | |
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CHEAP: Fat burning festival commence! Get the Xiaomi AMAZEFIT watch for $63
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! I used to often avoid any activity because of lack of motivation. However, smartwatches helped me gamify that process, and now I genuinely look forward to completing my daily step goal. дальше »
2019-8-30 14:43 | |
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Satoshi Nakaboto: ‘Portugal declares Bitcoin trading and payments tax-free’
Our robot colleague Satoshi Nakaboto writes about Bitcoin every fucking day. Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. дальше »
2019-8-30 11:44 | |
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Android phone brands ranked by OS update frequency: Nokia is #1
One of the major concerns when you buy an Android device is the frequency of updates you’ll receive over the years. . Google has been trying to solve that problem by pushing more fixes through the Google Play services, and initiatives like Project Treble and Project Mainline. дальше »
2019-8-30 11:07 | |
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Google researchers reveal data-stealing, web-based iPhone exploit that was active for years
Researchers from Google have uncovered what appears to be a concentrated malware campaign targeting iPhones for at least two years. Thankfully, this may be over now, although they warn it’s possible there are others that are yet to be seen. дальше »
2019-8-30 10:02 | |
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YouTube’s adding more age gates to YouTube Kids — this should go well
YouTube just revealed it’s added new age categories to its YouTube Kids app, offering different videos depending on whether the child is preschool or preteen. In theory, anyway — I’m not sure I trust YouTube Kids, of all apps, to be able to make that kind of subtle differentiation. дальше »
2019-8-29 20:52 | |
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Apple will reveal the iPhone 11 on September 10
Just as expected, Apple has announced its next big event will happen on September 10 in Cupertino. It will almost certainly announce new iPhones. The invite gives little in the way of clues, featuring a stylized Apple logo and a cheeky ‘by innovation only’ tagline. дальше »
2019-8-29 19:31 | |
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Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 will reportedly go on sale for $3,500 next month
In an extremely short report, Returns noted that Microsoft is going to put its mixed reality headset, HoloLens 2, on sale next month. The report stated Microsoft‘s VP, Harry Shum, made the announcement at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. дальше »
2019-8-29 16:40 | |
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This app uses AI to add a Pixel-style night photography mode to your iPhone
In the past couple of years, every major Android phone has had a night mode feature. While we might see Apple bring a night mode to its iPhones this year, it might be dependant on hardware. But an app called NeuralCam is trying to bring this feature to owners of current-gen and older iPhones — with the help of AI. дальше »
2019-8-29 14:53 | |
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Satoshi Nakaboto: ‘Bitcoin dips below $10K — again :(’
Our robot colleague Satoshi Nakaboto writes about Bitcoin every fucking day. Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. дальше »
2019-8-29 11:11 | |
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Xiaomi launches its Redmi Note 8 Pro with a whopping 64-megapixel camera
Xiaomi’s Redmi Note series is perhaps its most successful and celebrated phone range. Today, the company launched its latest the Redmi Note 8 Pro in China with a 64-megapixel primary sensor in a quad-camera set up on the rear of the phone. дальше »
2019-8-29 10:51 | |
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Huawei might launch the Mate 30 without Play Store and Google apps
Despite President Trump’s approval to allow Huawei to resume trade with US companies and extend its temporary license, the company’s troubles are not over. According to a report by Reuters, the Chinese manufacturer’s upcoming flagships – the Mate 30 and the Mate 30 Pro – will be released without official Google apps on board. дальше »
2019-8-29 10:15 | |
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Facebook’s ‘technical error’ in Messenger Kids allowed children to chat with adults, unsupervised
Facebook has admitted to a design flaw in Messenger Kids app that allowed young users on the platform to participate in group chats with adults, without their parents’ permission. The acknowledgement comes weeks after US Democratic senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal urged the social media giant to prioritize children’s privacy and safety online. дальше »
2019-8-29 09:27 | |
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Ex-Amazon employee who hacked Capital One bank used its servers to mine cryptocurrency
The former Amazon Web Services employee thought to be behind the data breach of Capital One bank earlier this year appears to have also used the infiltrated cloud servers to surreptitiously mine cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-8-29 09:19 | |
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Apple is reportedly opening its own online store in India soon
Apple might finally be able to sell iPhones directly to customers in India from its own online store. . Yesterday, the government said it’s relaxing local sourcing norms for foreign direct investment (FDI) for single-brand retail, opening the door for Apple store like outlets. дальше »
2019-8-29 09:03 | |
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CHEAP: Pssst, hey kids. Get 30% off this Xbox One controller and PC adaptor on Amazon UK
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Games controllers are rarely cheap. Ditto when they come with added accessories he controller is like. That said, I will say this is an excellent deal, and one worth… This story continues at The Next WebOr just read more coverage about: Xbox,Xbox One,Amazon дальше »
2019-8-29 08:30 | |
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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 | |
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Satoshi Nakaboto: ‘Craig Wright might have to dump $2B worth of Bitcoin to pay taxes’
Our robot colleague Satoshi Nakaboto writes about Bitcoin every fucking day. Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. дальше »
2019-8-28 12:46 | |
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Google will discontinue Google Hire by 2020 — just 2 years after launch
Another Google service bites the dust, and this time it’s Google Hire. The company said it’ll shut down the job tracking system by next year. Hire helped HR departments keep track of and communicate with candidates. дальше »
2019-8-28 11:26 | |
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Malware found in CamScanner’s document scanning Android app, which has over 100M downloads
Another day, another instance of Android malware found on the Google Play app store. Researchers from Kaspersky Lab said they found an app with 100 million downloads that housed a malicious module that then pushed ads or downloaded apps surreptitiously onto compromised Android devices. дальше »
2019-8-28 10:07 | |
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Trump-appointed NASA head just declared Pluto a planet again
NASA Chief Jim Bridenstine – a politician who’s probably seen one or two episodes of “Cosmos” – has officially declared Pluto a planet again. His reasoning: that’s the way he learned it in high school. дальше »
2019-8-28 02:58 | |
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Women in gaming open up on Twitter about sexual assault in the industry
Ever since the MeToo movement started, more and more women from across various professions and walks of life have come forward with their own stories of sexual assault and harassment. Now it appears it might just be the video game industry’s turn in the spotlight. дальше »
2019-8-28 01:36 | |
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Google Maps now lets you combine subway directions with cabs and bikes
There are few applications a city dweller will use as much as Google Maps, but for all its utility, the app doesn’t often account for the multitudinous possibilities of city transit. Sure, Google can tell me how long it would take me to travel via subway, cab, or bike, but any New Yorker knows getting somewhere fast often means combining a medley of transport options. дальше »
2019-8-28 23:02 | |
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The OnePlus 7 Pro 5G finally lands in the US via Sprint
OnePlus first released a 5G variant of the fantastic OnePlus 7 Pro months ago, but it was only available in the UK. Now the device, one of the first 5G phones at all, has arrived on Sprint. The device is available today in a handful of Sprint stores and will be available online tomorrow, August 28. дальше »
2019-8-28 22:13 | |
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Microsoft to announce new Surface devices on October 2
It’s that time of year again: Microsoft has new Surface devices to announce. The company today sent out invites for its next big event, taking place in New York on October 2. An image of a Windows logo being etched onto metal makes it pretty clear the company is planning to announce new Surface hardware – perhaps even that mythical dual-screen Surface. дальше »
2019-8-28 21:29 | |
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Yelp now lets you personalize its app based on lifestyle and diet
Yelp is rolling out new options for personalization today, meaning you’ll tell the app about your dietary and lifestyle preferences, and it’ll spit back appropriately-tailored search results — in theory, anyway. дальше »
2019-8-28 21:12 | |
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How Mozilla is crowdsourcing speech to diversify voice recognition
The immediate future of human-machine interaction lies in voice control, what with smart speakers, home appliances, and phones listening for commands to do our bidding. But voice assistants like Amazon’s Alexa and Apple’s Siri represent their overwhelmingly white, male developers leading to gender and racial bias. дальше »
2019-8-27 15:30 | |
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CHEAP: Bass? You can’t handle the bass (AKA Sony’s WH-XB700 Bluetooth headphones are $78)
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Sometimes you just need some bass. Some extra bass. Some powerful, extra bass. And, if that’s what you’re looking for, you’ve come to the right place. дальше »
2019-8-27 14:46 | |
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Google accused of ‘privacy gaslighting’ over its anti-tracking policy
Google’s watered-down anti-tracking policy for the web has invited fresh criticism from experts who say the search giant’s move amounts to ‘privacy gaslighting. ’ Last week, the company announced proposals for what it calls a ‘privacy sandbox’ — a solution that aims to protect your privacy while also offering advertisers a way to show you targeted ads without resorting to more opaque techniques like fingerprinting. дальше »
2019-8-27 14:34 | |
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Facebook hires lobbying firm to help sweet talk cryptocurrency regulators
Facebook‘s “cryptocurrency” Libra is facing an ever growing mountain of regulatory challenges. It seems it needs a helping hand, as it’s hired a specialist firm to lobby Washington directly. According to registration documents filed earlier this week, Facebook will be represented by Washington, DC-based FS Vector LLC, a firm that specializes in regulatory compliance and public policy. дальше »
2019-8-27 14:31 | |
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Instagram tests Threads app for ‘intimate sharing’ with close friends
I need another instant messaging app to keep in touch with family and friends. Said no one ever. But if a recent report by The Verge is anything to go by, Facebook is internally testing a new chat app for Instagram called Threads in what appears to be the company’s “latest assault on Snapchat. дальше »
2019-8-27 12:18 | |
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Google’s Nest Hub is the perfect smart screen for my kitchen
When Google was briefing a bunch of journalists including me about the Nest Hub at its India launch last week, it described how the smart screen could be useful in various parts of your home. But in my mind, it was clear where this would go – my kitchen. дальше »
2019-8-27 11:50 | |
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Satoshi Nakaboto: ‘Craig Wright set to lose a whopping $5B worth of Bitcoin’
Our robot colleague Satoshi Nakaboto writes about Bitcoin every fucking day. Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. дальше »
2019-8-27 11:18 | |
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How China’s Baidu outsold Google in the smart speaker market
Yesterday, market research firm Canalys published a report stating Chinese search giant Baidu has surpassed Google in terms of smart speaker distribution worldwide – which means a company whose products you may never have seen outside China is outselling the big G. дальше »
2019-8-27 10:34 | |
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Google’s new policy forbids employees from having ‘raging debates’ over politics
Google used to be the epitome of young, smart, techy culture. Its offices have always been lauded as a workplace where free expression, thinking outside of the box, and challenging the status quo were valued more than the ability to keep your head down and meet quotas. дальше »
2019-8-27 23:46 | |
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Report: Apple’s ‘Project OGRS’ almost turned the iPhone into a walkie-talkie
Remember those old push-to-talk phones? You know, the ones that basically worked like a walkie-talkie, letting people chat without connecting to a cellular network or dialing a phone number? As it turns out, Apple might’ve tried to stick a walkie-talkie-like feature of its own on future iPhones. дальше »
2019-8-27 22:57 | |
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