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Alien Blackout backlash shows fans and creators see mobile very differently
Fans and game makers are clashing over a newly revealed mobile game, Alien Blackout. A continuation of the Alien series, revived so spectacularly with 2014’s Alien Isolation, the game has fans crying foul and developers raising a confused eyebrow. дальше »
2019-1-11 21:27 | |
Destiny developer Bungie is ditching Activision after 8 years
Bellevue, Washington-based game studio Bungie – which created the massively popular Halo and Destiny franchises – is parting ways with its publisher, Activision, after eight years together. It’s keeping the rights to Destiny, though. дальше »
2019-1-11 09:12 | |
Bose brings its noise-cancelling tech to cars
Ever used a pair of Bose QuietComfort noise-cancelling headphones? Spoiler alert: they’re great at cancelling noise. So, while the idea of a consumer audio company neutering vehicle sound might sound… questionable at first, Bose actually has some pedigree in this space. дальше »
2019-1-10 17:04 | |
Google Chrome’s ad-blocking feature will roll out worldwide in July
Google stepped up its battle against bad web ads by joining the Coalition for Better Ads and blocking disruptive promos in its Chrome browser across North America and Europe. Today, the folks from the browser’s product team announced that the ad-blocking feature will be available to Chrome users worldwide starting July 9. дальше »
2019-1-10 09:37 | |
PSA: Windows 10 will soon ‘reserve’ 7GB of your system drive for updates
Fair warning: next time Microsoft rolls out one of its big semi-annual Windows 10 updates, you’ll probably lose a big chunk of storage. In a blog post, Microsoft announced that “with the next major update,” Windows will set aside about 7GB of disk space for updates, apps, temporary files, and system caches. дальше »
2019-1-10 21:10 | |
Ethereum Classic [ETC]: A deep-dive into 51% attack leading to the loss of $1.1 million worth ETCs
Opinion Cryptocurrencies – money of the future. Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies promised a lot of things and along with those promises came the problems that we would never have faced if we stuck to the fiat system. дальше »
2019-4-3 16:30 | |
Sonarworks brings its pro studio sound to smartphones
One of the coolest audio products I tried last year wasn’t a pair of headphones or speakers, but software. Sonarworks’ True-Fi uses sophisticated calibration technology to tweak your headphone’s sound to match the accurate, flat sound of speakers in a professional recording studio, and it really works. дальше »
2019-1-8 00:26 | |
Zcash Plans To Reduce Inflation With Harmony Mining
Zcash, a prominent privacy coin, has announced plans to reduce its rapid inflation rate. Currently, the coin is experiencing inflation at a rate of 0.1% per day. This may not sound like much, but the rate compounds dramatically over the course of a year, and in absolute terms, the network is issuing miners $400,000 worth… The post Zcash Plans To Reduce Inflation With Harmony Mining appeared first on UNHASHED. дальше »
2019-1-7 19:26 | |
Marshall’s Kilburn II is a star performer among wireless speakers
You probably know of the Marshall brand of guitar amplifiers, which have been rocking clubs and arenas since the 60s. With the help of Sweden-based firm Zound Industries, the brand expanded to launch consumer products like headphones and wireless speakers a couple of years ago; its instantly recognizable moniker and stage-ready aesthetic have helped it gain a foothold in the saturated audio gear space. дальше »
2019-1-4 14:09 | |
Mimblewimble Beams Up Greater Privacy
A new privacy coin is making its debut in the market, and some of its features might sound reminiscent of a certain other coin. No, not that one or that one. Beam XBM is the maiden crypto for Mimblewimble, a privacy protocol named after a tongue-tying spell from Harry Potter. дальше »
2019-1-3 18:16 | |
Welcome to the reGenesis of Bitcoin Magazine!
On December 4, 2018, our CEO, David Bailey, made an exciting announcement: Bitcoin Magazine would be returning to its roots and shifting its focus to Bitcoin-related stories only. дальше »
2019-1-3 07:24 | |
Pump and Dumps Are the Final Indignity for Dying Coins
You can tell an altcoin is close to death when its price soars. That may sound like a contradiction in terms, but that’s what can happen to crypto assets when they’re in the throes of death. With low liquidity and thin volume, exchange-listed altcoins are prey to manipulators who will send them skyward one final […] The post Pump and Dumps Are the Final Indignity for Dying Coins appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-1-2 05:35 | |
Review: The Alfa Genus V2 earphones offer custom sound at a bargain price
One of the most fundamental things you need to remember about buying audio gear is that different headphones produce different sounds. Some headphones – like studio monitor headphones – produce audio that’s unadulterated and neutral. дальше »
2018-12-29 05:03 | |
There May Be (Some) Tax Relief Options if You Sold Your Bitcoin at a Loss
For investors whose first time investing in bitcoin was in 2018 or after late 2017, there is a high likelihood that they have incurred substantial losses for the fiscal year of 2018 if they haven’t sold yet. дальше »
2018-12-29 02:01 | |
This study shows why people fall for fake online profiles
The first step in conducting online propaganda efforts and misinformation campaigns is almost always a fake social media profile. Phony profiles for nonexistent people worm their way into the social networks of real people, where they can spread their falsehoods. дальше »
2018-12-24 16:00 | |
Bitcoincash.org Publishes Redesigned Website and Development Roadmap
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) supporters have noticed the Bitcoincash. org website has been redesigned. The web portal hosts a comprehensive list of the network’s infrastructure including nodes, wallets, community services, and exchanges. дальше »
2018-12-23 01:00 | |
The Komplete Kontrol A25 is an excellent MIDI-controller without any bloat
The Komplete Kontrol A-series from Native Instruments is here to do work. The lineup features three keyboard MIDI-controllers that aren’t very pretty, but manage to give producers everything they need in a hardware package – and plenty to love in the included software. дальше »
2018-12-19 23:26 | |
UK tax authorities: ‘crypto assets’ are not currency or money
The UK‘s tax office, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, published details that outlines its stance on cryptocurrency and digital assets, obviously in the name of taxation. In a document titled “cryptoassets for individuals,” spotted by Coindesk, the HMRC highlights how it does “not consider cryptoassets to be currency or money. дальше »
2018-12-19 15:03 | |
Day 4 of TNW’s Advent Deals: headphones and a hybrid laptop
This holiday period, Plugged is running a very special advent calendar. Over the course of 12 days, we’ll be sharing a selection of sweet, sweet deals. You can thank us later. Want yesterday’s advent deals? You can find that post here. дальше »
2018-12-15 13:00 | |
Tighten that Belt!!
Over the last four years, the European Central Bank has managed to inject €2. 6 trillion into the banking system in order to maintain economic stability. To be clear, these cash injections have been one of the only things propping up the economy, and even the Governor of the ECB has now admitted that. дальше »
2018-12-15 03:00 | |
Review: Audio Technica’s ATH-M50XBT headphones deliver studio-level clarity in a $200 package
How do you improve upon something that’s already regarded by many as the best in its class? That’s the problem Audio Technica had with its legendary ATH-M50X studio headphones. Thanks to their crystal clarity and artisan precision, these cans have amassed an army of enthusiastic evangelists, ranging from professional producers and sound engineers, to everyday audiophiles. дальше »
2018-12-13 03:41 | |
‘Bitcoin is not a New Form Of Money, it is a Commodity’, Says Craig S Wright
The controversial Scientist and businessman Dr. Craig S Wright, who claims to be the originator of the number one cryptocurrency, bitcoin, announced in a tweet and also via a medium post that the digital asset is not new money. дальше »
2018-12-12 17:27 | |
HP’s $1,500-ish Omen 15 is the sort of laptop gamers dream about
Talk about good timing: it just so happened I was in the market for a new laptop, when HP sent over one of its new Omen gaming machines a couple of weeks ago. And while it’s an excellent performer, it’s not the one I want to buy for myself. дальше »
2018-12-12 12:45 | |
7 Major Exchanges in Korea Agree on Joint Measures
Seven major crypto exchanges in South Korea have joined forces to create a sound cryptocurrency ecosystem. They have agreed on joint measures such as information sharing and real-time monitoring of abnormal transactions. дальше »
2018-12-12 09:45 | |
Here’s what your phone can learn from the sound of your voice
The vast majority of people in developed countries now carry a smartphone everywhere. And while many of us are already well aware of privacy issues associated with smartphones, like their ability to track our movements or even take surreptitious photos, an increasing number of people are starting to worry that their smartphone is actually listening to everything they say. дальше »
2018-12-8 19:00 | |
Hello Big Brother: EU wants to manage your digital identity on the blockchain
Blockchain promised us freedom and liberation from centralized authorities like governments, but in the latest report from the EU Blockchain Forum (EUBF), the technology is starting to sound more like 1984 than ever before. дальше »
2018-12-7 16:49 | |
Sound researcher quantifies how awful airplane earbuds actually are
It’s one of the worst feelings in the world: You’re on an airplane, only to realize you’ve forgotten your headphones. You’re then forced to use the pair of earbuds provided by the airline just so you don’t have to spend your flight in silence. дальше »
2018-12-5 04:27 | |
Trading Platform Paxful Completes Construction for Second School in Rwanda
Children in the Rwandan village of Kasebigege are being given a greater chance to pursue a sound education as construction on a new school, developed by bitcoin marketplace Paxful, has been completed. дальше »
2018-12-3 22:11 | |
Amazon officially joins the blockchain party
Despite previous small forays into the blockchain space, Amazon is now officially part of the blockchain party after launching two new blockchain oriented services. The services called Amazon Managed Blockchain (AMB) and Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB) were announced yesterday at Amazon’s re:Invent conference, reports TechCrunch. дальше »
2018-11-29 12:49 | |
Google makes it easier to pair Bluetooth headphones to all your Android devices
Bluetooth headphones sound a lot better than they did a few years ago, but they’re still generally a pain in the butt to pair to multiple devices. Relatively few headphones allow you to be paired multiple devices, and even then, you still have to go through the pairing process with each new device. дальше »
2018-11-28 02:44 | |
Sketchy apps with more than 2 billion installs allegedly involved in click fraud
Chinese app developer Cheetah Mobile has been accused of running a major click fraud scam, using its Android apps which have a combined install base of more than 2 billion. BuzzFeed News reported that research from mobile analytics company Kochava found eight apps – seven from Cheetah Mobile and one from Kika Tech – misusing Android user permissions to gain referral earnings from app installs. дальше »
2018-11-27 13:13 | |
Meze 99 Neo Review: These gorgeous headphones are perfect for the budding audiophile
A few years ago, a small Romanian headphone company called Meze Audio took audio communities by storm with a gorgeous pair of $309 headphones, the 99 Classics. Here was a headphone clad in wood and aluminum that didn’t make any claims or revolutionary technology, artist collaborations, or gimmicky features – just great design and sound. дальше »
2018-11-27 22:37 | |
The panic over lethal automated weapons systems is unfounded, and could be dangerous
Killer robots sound pretty scary. But we might be overlooking a few key aspects about their benefits, or at the very least, we’re looking at them the wrong way. To get more specific, I’m talking about lethal autonomous weapons systems (or LAWs), which are autonomous military robots that are designed to find and engage with specific targets based on their programming. дальше »
2018-11-24 11:55 | |
Review: Sennheiser’s Momentum True Wireless are the AirPods upgrade I’ve been waiting for
As a general rule, I don’t like ‘true wireless’ headphones. Don’t get me wrong; I like the concept, but ever since Apple’s AirPods popularized the category, I’ve been hesitant to adopt the newfangled form factor because of all the compromises entailed. дальше »
2018-11-21 03:13 | |
Bakkt Delays Platform Launch; Announces January as Tentative Roll Out Date
Bakkt, an upcoming crypto retail payment system and futures platform, is delaying its launch to better ensure the platform’s success at release. On November 20, 2018, the CEO of Bakkt released an update on Medium, outlining the future business plans for the company, describing some of the progress in implementing new features and declaring that the company’s initial launch is being postponed until January 24, 2019. дальше »
2018-11-21 02:24 | |
Yamaha’s CSP-170 makes learning piano easy with LED lights and one clever app
Yamaha is a giant of many industries, but it’s best known for its massive portfolio of instruments – pianos in particular. For over a century, it’s made everything from concert pianos, to classy uprights, to cheap plastic keyboards for beginners. дальше »
2018-11-20 01:19 | |
Public speaking doesn’t have to make you hyperventilate with this $29 masterclass
For those who’d rather face a dentist’s drill than speak to a crowd — or even if you just need some sound public speaking pointers — the Public Speaking Masterclass Bundle ($29, an 89 percent savings, from TNW Deals) might be the answer. дальше »
2018-11-18 17:00 | |
Hifiman RE2000 Review: World-class sound in a pair of earbuds
You’d be forgiven for not having heard of Hifiman before. The headphone company has flourished almost entirely within the audiophile community, producing everything from value-oriented cans to ludicrously expensive examples of audiophile excess. дальше »
2018-11-16 00:21 | |
How to use Windows 10’s awesome 3D sound for headphones
There’s so much more to audio than stereo. Surround sound – sometimes called 3D or ‘spatial’ audio nowadays – can go a long way towards making movies and some music more immersive, enveloping you with sound from all directions. дальше »
2018-11-13 03:35 | |
Killing a suffragette in Red Dead Redemption 2 says more about you than Rockstar
Players are increasingly resorting to violence against a certain female character in Red Dead Redemption 2. In this case, I’m convinced the problem isn’t Rockstar Games. Rockstar games do not generally fall under the umbrella of what one might call “safe” video games. дальше »
2018-11-7 00:20 | |
New Crypto Mining Research Attempts to Sound the Alarm on Bitcoin’s Proof of Work Energy Usage
Crypto Mining Is More Energy Intensive Than Mining Any Other Material A shocking report by a British Journal Nature Sustainability shows that in the past two years, cryptocurrency mining has generated between 3 million and 15 million tons of carbon emissions. дальше »
2018-11-6 17:39 | |
Review: Sennheiser’s HD820 are superb, imperfect headphones like no other
For as long as I’ve been reading and writing about headphones, one thing has remained true: the very best cans have an open back. They leak music out to the world and let noise in, a necessary compromise to reduce reflections and resonances that could distort the sound. дальше »
2018-11-2 22:21 | |
KEF’s LSX speakers are a smaller, cheaper take on its legendary LS50W
In just a couple of years, KEF’s LS50W speakers have become something of a modern classic among audio circles. Clever digital processing allowed them to deliver pristine, powerful sound that belied their bookshelf speaker size – and even their $2,200 price tag. дальше »
2018-11-1 17:11 | |
How Profitable is A Portfolio of Top BUIDLers in crypto?
Buidlers are the backbone of crypto – rain or shine, bulls or bears, these are the projects that continuously polish their product, introduce new features and accelerate their vision. But do they make a sound investment strategy? To find out, we did a little buidling of our own. дальше »
2018-11-10 20:29 | |
Op Ed: Bitcoin’s Energy Consumption Is Neither Frivolous Nor Excessive
As the CEO of Hut 8, one of North America’s largest cryptocurrency miners and the world’s largest publicly traded cryptocurrency miner, I’m often asked questions about energy consumption in the mining of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-11-1 23:35 | |
Bitcoin’s marketcap as a sound is a terrifying symphony of ups and downs
Bitcoin hasn’t done much recently. Well, except remaining stable. It’s pretty much held its value since the middle of September – an eon in the cryptocurrency world. With no rockets to the moon, the Bitcoin community is a little bored. дальше »
2018-10-29 17:24 | |
Research: Wired headphones sound better than bluetooth sets
You own a phone released in the past year? Then it probably doesn’t have a headphone jack – which is bad news if you’re really into hi-res music. Research conducted by SoundGuys has found that wired headphones deliver better sound quality over bluetooth models. дальше »
2018-10-29 15:15 | |