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Satoshi Nakaboto: ‘Jack Dorsey is hiring a Bitcoin designer’
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. äàëüøå »
2019-10-4 11:48 | |
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PayPal may be getting cold feet over Facebook’s ‘cryptocurrency’ Libra
Facebook’s ‘cryptocurrency’ Libra is reportedly on the verge of losing another one of its partners after Paypal pulled out of a key meeting in Washington on Thursday. According to the Financial Times, all 28 supporters of Facebook’s digital currency project were set to meet and discuss the ways in which Libra could overcome scrutiny from regulators. äàëüøå »
2019-10-4 11:10 | |
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Apple may have leaked new AirPods with noise cancelling in iOS 13.2
An icon buried in the next iteration of iOS 13 suggests we might be getting a radical new generation of AirPods. If the info is correct, they’ll have a new design and some new features to go along with them. äàëüøå »
2019-10-3 23:12 | |
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The Mars Rover’s SoundCloud is lit
Straight outta’ Mars, NASA released a mixtape on SoundCloud earlier this week featuring tracks recorded on the red planet by its InSight rover. If you’ve never gotten down to a funky Martian beat (Lil Wayne and Outkast don’t count) you don’t know what you’re missing. äàëüøå »
2019-10-4 20:54 | |
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The Mars Rover’s Soundcloud is lit
Straight outta’ Mars, NASA released a mixtape on Soundcloud earlier this week featuring tracks recorded on the red planet by its InSight rover. If you’ve never gotten down to a funky Martian beat (Lil Wayne and Outkast don’t count) you don’t know what you’re missing. äàëüøå »
2019-10-3 20:54 | |
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Instagram spins out Threads, its version of Messenger
Instagram today revealed it’s launching Threads, an Instagram spin-off app specifically for private messages between friends — similar to Facebook’s Messenger. Whether it’ll actually last as long as Messenger has remains to be seen. äàëüøå »
2019-10-3 20:47 | |
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Watch this Bitcoin scammer get called out directly over Skype
Dutch journalist and TV presenter, Jort Kelder, called out a Bitcoin scammer over Skype following the illicit use his face. Researchers located and revealed the names of a number of companies that have been using the faces of celebrities to promote heinous Bitcoin scams, Brandpunt+ reported earlier this year. äàëüøå »
2019-10-3 15:39 | |
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I, an Apple fan, don’t know how to feel about Microsoft’s new Surface devices
My Apple fandom might be on the wane, but I still love Apple gear. Hell, my main phone, work laptop, home computer, and primary media player are all made by the Cupertino-based company. I’m enveloped by Apple. äàëüøå »
2019-10-3 15:14 | |
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Bitcoin fraudsters impersonate Canadian police to steal over $18,000
Police in Canada have issued warnings about a Bitcoin scam after two citizens reportedly lost $18,764. 50 (CAD $25,000) to criminals posing as police officers. As usual, the criminals told victims that their personal banking details, social insurance number, and other information had been used in a major fraud case or money laundering case. äàëüøå »
2019-10-3 11:28 | |
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Satoshi Nakaboto: ‘John McAfee reiterates dick-eating $1M Bitcoin price prediction’
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. äàëüøå »
2019-10-3 11:27 | |
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Hands-on: Microsoft’s Surface Buds are far more comfortable than they look
The Surface Earbuds will be divisive. As much as I think headphones should be about audio and convenience first, some people won’t appreciate having dinner plates sticking out of their ears. I felt some deja vu as I remembered the Pixel Buds’ launch back in 2017; the Surface Earbuds take that aesthetic to another level. äàëüøå »
2019-10-3 09:33 | |
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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. äàëüøå »
2019-10-3 09:23 | |
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Google is integrating its password checkup feature into Chrome — here’s how to use it
At this point, it’s established that when you sign up for a service, you should always expect that at some point it will be breached. But that doesn’t mean you should give up on practicing basic security hygiene, because let’s face it: reused and shared passwords are still one of the major ways top ways cybercriminals take over online accounts. äàëüøå »
2019-10-3 08:24 | |
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Hands-on: The Surface Pro X and Pro 7 are two visions for the tablet PC
Microsoft went all out during its hardware event today, revealing a myriad of new devices, including the mythical Surface phone and dual-screen device. But the company didn’t forget about the device that started it all: the Surface Pro. äàëüøå »
2019-10-3 07:08 | |
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Surface Duo, Neo, and everything else at Microsoft’s packed hardware event
I almost can’t believe I’m writing this, but the quasi-mythical Surface Phone – now known as the Surface Duo – is real. Microsoft had its busiest Surface event ever today, announcing a total of eight or nine new products, depending on how you’re counting. äàëüøå »
2019-10-3 04:31 | |
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Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency lead fires back at Wall Street Journal report
David Marcus, the man in charge of getting Facebook‘s controversial ‘cryptocurrency‘ Libra off the ground, has fired back at a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report that claimed MasterCard, one of the project‘s backers, was thinking about potentially pulling out. äàëüøå »
2019-10-2 20:06 | |
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It’s real: Microsoft announces the Surface Duo, a dual-screen Android phone
Microsoft announced a bunch of stuff at its event including a dual-screen device running new Windows 10X, the Surface earbuds, and the Surface laptop 3. And then, out of nowhere, it hit us with a dual-screen device that runs Android. äàëüøå »
2019-10-2 18:50 | |
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Microsoft announces the Surface Neo, the dual-screen PC of the future
At long last: Microsoft has announced its long-rumored dual-screen device. Say hello to the Surface Neo. It won’t arrive until the holiday season of 2020, but it could be the one to define an emerging category of mobile devices. äàëüøå »
2019-10-2 18:36 | |
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Microsoft teases Windows 10X, optimized for dual screens
Microsoft revealed a new expression of Windows 10 at today’s Surface event, called Windows 10X. This new version of Windows is optimized to work with dual-screen devices, such as the Surfaces Neo and Duo, also announced at the same event. äàëüøå »
2019-10-2 18:23 | |
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Microsoft’s ARM-powered Surface Pro X takes on the iPad Pro
Microsoft announced its ARM-powered Surface Pro laptop today with a 13-inch display at its surface event. The device is just 5. 3 mm thin and weighs just 0. 76 kg. It has a custom Microsoft SQ1 chip that has ‘Qualcomm Snapdragon DNA’ and custom AI processing as per the company. äàëüøå »
2019-10-2 17:59 | |
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Microsoft announces $249 Surface Earbuds with tight Office integration
At its New York Surface event today, Microsoft announced the Surface Earbuds. It’s a device that for once wasn’t leaked weeks ahead, although we probably shouldn’t be surprised given everyone and their mothers are releasing true wireless earbuds. äàëüøå »
2019-10-2 17:58 | |
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WhatsApp bug allowed hackers to steal files and messages by sending GIFs
You better update WhatsApp right now. A researcher has discovered a nasty vulnerability in the Facebook-owned privacy-oriented messenger that made it possible to for attackers to gain access to your files and messages up an exploit vector that attackers can abuse to obtain access to your device. äàëüøå »
2019-10-2 16:08 | |
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How to make the home button on your Apple TV remote take you home again
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. If you own an Apple TV and are anything like me, you’ll have been hit with a weird surprise a while ago: a button on the remote randomly changed function. äàëüøå »
2019-10-2 15:48 | |
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Revealing TNW2020’s first speakers: Chris Messina, Basecamp’s Jason Fried, and Microsoft’s Mary Gray
Remember the last presentation that covered you in goosebumps? For me, it was James Beacham’s talk about the mysteries of time and space at TNW2019. His perfect blend of vivid descriptions, powerful visuals, and spine-tingling foresight about the universe left me completely captivated. äàëüøå »
2019-10-2 15:35 | |
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You’ll soon be able to tell your Google Assistant to forget search history
At times, we thoughtlessly give away our data. Remember that free, unsecured wi-fi connection that you gave your email, name, home address, mother’s maiden name, and the name of your first-born. äàëüøå »
2019-10-2 15:00 | |
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CHEAP: I’m crying – Samsung’s beautiful 49-inch Frame TV is $400 cheaper right now
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Some gadgets are so beautiful that you want to put a frame around them and put them on a wall. But what if the gadget IS A FRAME? Samsung released a line of incredibly well-designed Frame TVs this year which looks like a painting on your wall. äàëüøå »
2019-10-2 14:06 | |
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Satoshi Nakaboto: ‘German bank predicts Bitcoin value will soar to $90,000 by 2020’
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. äàëüøå »
2019-10-2 11:20 | |
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Google’s leaked voice recorder app has a built-in transcription feature — hallelujah!
As a reporter, I often need to record interviews or Q&A sessions. But it’s painfully tiring to go back and manually transcribe the recordings. Surely, there are few apps that can help me out. äàëüøå »
2019-10-2 10:37 | |
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WhatsApp is testing a ‘self-destructing’ feature for your secret chats
Several popular messaging apps such as Facebook Messenger, Telegram, and Signal offer a “self-destructing messages” feature. You can set a timer for messages in your conversation with someone, and those will disappear after the specified time. äàëüøå »
2019-10-2 08:45 | |
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Where to watch Microsoft reveal its new Surface devices
Microsoft is planning to announce new hardware tomorrow, and all signs suggest it’ll be one of the company’s biggest Surface events yet. The event is taking place in New York City at 10 AM Eastern Time, and it’s one of relatively few Microsoft will be streaming live – further pointing to some major reveals. äàëüøå »
2019-10-2 06:40 | |
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Sony slashes price of PS Now as cloud gaming war approaches
Sony today revealed it’s repackaging PlayStation Now, halving the price and adding several popular current-gen games. Now the service is priced to compete with its upcoming cloud gaming competition, and it might also survive the transition to the next generation. äàëüøå »
2019-10-1 20:38 | |
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Zuck says Facebook will never curb offensive content — but vows to protect its moderators
For the past five years, we’ve heard countless reports on how hard content moderation really is, and moderators at social networking giant Facebook could have it the toughest. Earlier this year, The Verge’s Casey Newton published an article titled “The Trauma Floor” which revealed the secret lives of Facebook moderators in America, and more specifically, the harrowing conditions these employees were tasked with on a daily basis. äàëüøå »
2019-10-1 17:06 | |
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Bitcoin escrow firm owner charged over $7M cryptocurrency fraud
The director of Bitcoin escrow service Volantis Market is facing several years in prison if found guilty of cryptocurrency-related fraud. According to the US Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of New York, Jon Barry Thompson took more than $7 million from two victim companies after making false claims in connection with Bitcoin transactions. äàëüøå »
2019-10-1 16:49 | |
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Facebook election interference study delayed over privacy concerns
Facebook’s plans to open up its data vault for researchers to analyze the platform’s influence on elections has run into privacy concerns. In April 2018, the social media giant announced a new initiative to share a database of URLs its users have linked to between January 1, 2017 to February 19, 2019. äàëüøå »
2019-10-1 16:45 | |
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3 things the leaked Zuckerberg tapes taught us about Facebook’s Libra ‘cryptocurrency’
Since it was announced earlier this year, Facebook‘s “cryptocurrency” Libra has been dragged over the coals many times. And now it seems staff at the Big F are also apprehensive about its launch. äàëüøå »
2019-10-1 16:42 | |
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CHEAP: Store all your crap real fast with $270 off the Samsung X5 portable 1TB SSD
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Cloud storage is pretty great, but what about times you can’t access the internet? What’s more, it’s not always practical to keep buying more storage online to store away your large movie collection. äàëüøå »
2019-10-1 15:48 | |
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Look away if you don’t want to see leaked photos of Microsoft’s new Surface gear
If you’re an excited Microsoft fan waiting with bated breath for Wednesday’s Surface event, look away now. Well, unless you don’t really care about the convention and fanfare around a company unveiling its own products of course. äàëüøå »
2019-10-1 15:30 | |
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172 malicious apps with 335M+ installs found on Google Play
Google desperately needs to curb the spread of Android malware. In September alone, researchers uncovered a total of 172 infected apps on the Play Store. The worst part? These apps had racked up over 335 million installs by the time they were detected by security experts. äàëüøå »
2019-10-1 14:43 | |
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Everything we know about Google’s upcoming Pixel 4
We’re just two weeks away from Google’s big Pixel 4 reveal on October 15. But it’s not a Pixel launch if the phone’s not leaked a gazillion times before then. So, we’re going to take a look at what we know about these devices so far. äàëüøå »
2019-10-1 11:40 | |
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Dark web weed dealers used ‘Craigslist of Bitcoin’ to launder their illicit profits
Two men have pleaded guilty for conspiring to launder money using Bitcoin after selling marijuana on the dark web. Connor Brooke and Aidan Curry, 25 and 23 respectively, gave their plea in federal court yesterday. äàëüøå »
2019-10-1 11:38 | |
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Satoshi Nakaboto: ‘$10M Chinese Bitcoin farm burns, network gets clogged’
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. äàëüøå »
2019-10-1 11:25 | |
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Uber is testing a ‘record audio’ feature to help you feel safer during your ride
Last week, Uber recently rolled out a bunch of safety features including an optional PIN number to authenticate your ride. But it might roll out more stuff soon. According to app researcher Jane Manchun Wong, the ride-hailing company is testing a feature in its mobile app that lets you record audio if you feel uncomfortable during your trip. äàëüøå »
2019-10-1 08:08 | |
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Apple just released the third iOS 13 patch in a week
For those of you who just checked your iPhones or iPads and saw you have another software update available — no, you’re not going crazy. Apple today pushed out iOS 13. 1. 2, which will hopefully bring the number of bugs down to manageable levels. äàëüøå »
2019-10-1 02:38 | |
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Video: Google’s budget Pixel 3a range are the phones it was born to make
Google‘s Pixel range of devices have quickly established themselves as some of the most popular flagship phones around. They’ve enter that rarified segment of devices populated by the Apple and Samsungs of the world, but — as much as I like them — this has always seemed like a strange fit to me. äàëüøå »
2019-9-30 17:21 | |
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Should Slack introduce a block button to mute harassers?
For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. Slack, the group messaging tool has undoubtedly revolutionized the workplace, defining itself as a collaborative tool that encourages openness within teams regardless of the company size. äàëüøå »
2019-9-30 15:58 | |
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72 hours with Apple’s $699 iPhone 11: Goddamn it’s great
In the past, I’ve written about why I like the size of the iPhone Xs, and how this was one of the reasons I used that phone as my primary device for over a year. So, when I got the iPhone 11 last week, I was initially skeptical about the size and screen. äàëüøå »
2019-9-30 15:19 | |
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Facebook and WhatsApp will share ‘electronic communications’ with UK police under new treaty
Update at 6:30 PM IST: The treaty between the US and the UK to disclose information of individuals suspected of serious criminal acts will not require social media platforms to install backdoors or break end-to-end encryption, a further analysis of the CLOUD Act reveals. äàëüøå »
2019-9-30 14:57 | |
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Bitcoin scammers impersonate Buckingham palace in attempted Brexit ruse
Just when you thought Bitcoin scammers couldn’t stoop any lower, they’ve now taken to impersonating Buckingham Palace. The fraudsters have reportedly sent letters requesting donations to save the UK economy – because people would totally fall for that, right? The letters, dated September 16, claim this is the second time the Queen has reached out to a “certain number of people to save Great Britain’s economy” because “Brexit will happen quite quickly” – if only it were that easy! For those of you unfamiliar with British politics, Brexit refers to the UK’s impending divorce from the European Union (EU). äàëüøå »
2019-9-30 14:13 | |
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