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Thieves Kidnap, Drug, Beat, and Torture a South African Bitcoin Enthusiast
A South African man was recently kidnapped by a group of five people in Soweto who went as far as to drug and torture him to get access to his cryptocurrencies according to December 2, 2018, reports. дальше »
2018-12-6 21:00 | |
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A new mobile app can detect anemia without a blood test
A new smartphone app can tell if you have anemia just by analyzing the color of your fingernail in a photo. Anemia, a common blood disorder brought on by reduced levels of the blood’s oxygen carrier, Haemoglobin, causes severe fatigue, heart problems, and complications in pregnancy. дальше »
2018-12-5 08:48 | |
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Sexual violence should never be the goal of a video game
For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect people against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. **Trigger warning** The following article describes graphic sexual violence against women in video games. дальше »
2018-12-4 13:22 | |
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How Cambridge Analytica leveraged fashion to sway undecided voters
Few could have guessed that the type of jeans they bought, or the music they listen to while buying them, would serve as a clue to their stance on women’s reproductive rights, or immigration. Yet, in 2016, this is just the type of data Cambridge Analytica poured over in attempting to sway undecided voters. дальше »
2018-12-4 02:58 | |
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Lympo Blockchain Project Partners With Recognized Oxygen Magazine
In a blog post released on November 29, Lympo announced a new partnership with the US fitness publication Oxygen Magazine. Oxygen Magazine is targeted at women of different ages that have active lifestyles. дальше »
2018-12-1 19:32 | |
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What Is Cryptocurrency? “Jeopardy!” Features Entire Category on Crypto
Is cryptocurrency becoming more mainstream? It could be if one of America’s most prominent game shows features an entire category devoted to it. The November 29, 2018, episode of “Jeopardy!” — which has been on the air since 1964 — offered five unique questions centered around cryptocurrencies and their technology to test out its contestants’ knowledge on the subject: The results reveal that they did indeed know their fair share. дальше »
2018-12-1 22:18 | |
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Crypto Regulation Must Not Enable The Tyranny Of The Elite
Imagine working at Deutsche Bank in Frankfurt yesterday. Perhaps you’re a mid-level HR executive. Hans, maybe. Halfway through your second game of Solitaire, police and government agents storm the building. дальше »
2018-12-1 19:18 | |
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eToro and Mumsnet research reveals over half of Mums (55%) want to take control of their finances
New research from Mumsnet and eToro busts the age-old myth that women aren’t interested in their own finances and investments. In a new survey of 1,000 mums*, Mumsnet and eToro asked how they approach their investments. дальше »
2018-11-30 15:57 | |
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Apple’s Entrepreneur Camp is a show of support for all women in tech
Apple announced earlier this week it’d be launching an app development camp exclusive to female-led companies and developers, as a way of encouraging women in app development and cultivating their talents. дальше »
2018-11-30 02:01 | |
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‘NIPS’ AI conference renamed after 30 years over complaints of sexism
The board organizing the conference on Neural Information Processing Systems – one of the world’s most noted events for researchers working on artificial intelligence – has changed the acronym used for the event’s name after attendees complained that the name contributed to an atmosphere of sexism. дальше »
2018-11-22 10:26 | |
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Study: WhatsApp helps Nigerian women get their voices heard
Mobile phones have become widespread all over the world, including in rural and low-income communities. As research shows, these devices have the potential to bring about significant societal change – a fact acknowledged in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. дальше »
2018-11-21 15:36 | |
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Student discovers copycat stalker imitating her Instagram account
A Scottish college student apparently discovered a classmate had been imitating her pictures on Instagram, to an eerie degree. According to a now-deleted Facebook post, a woman named Chloe Cowan and her sister spotted the copycat, allegedly a fellow student named Honey Basra. дальше »
2018-11-20 02:31 | |
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5 female entrepreneurs on how to perfect a pitch
With only two percent of all US venture capital going to female founders in 2017, saying women have it tough when pitching to investors is a huge understatement. Whether that’s because of unconscious bias, social conditioning, or simply due to the fact we’re outnumbered, it’s fair to say something has to change, and fast. дальше »
2018-11-19 13:00 | |
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This is why women’s panties are trending on social media
A women-led protest that began in Ireland has gone global. After a rape trial ended last week in a controversial acquittal, women took to the streets in a protest that’s now going viral with the hashtag #ThisIsNotConsent, and images of women’s underwear. дальше »
2018-11-17 01:52 | |
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#Metoo (sort of)
When the #metoo movement began, I wrote an article, yelled on social media, and attended my local Women’s March. Satisfied with my contribution, I placed my attention elsewhere. And then our elected representatives confirmed a man for the US Supreme Court who, without even taking into account his guilt or innocence, has no place seated on that tribunal. дальше »
2018-11-13 03:03 | |
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Metoo, sort of…
When the #metoo movement began, I wrote an article, yelled on social media, and attended my local Women’s March. But that’s it. I assumed that this problem would take care of itself. And then our elected representatives placed a man on the US Supreme Court who, without even taking into account his guilt or innocence, has no place seated on that tribunal. дальше »
2018-11-13 03:03 | |
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Amazon’s sexist hiring algorithm could still be better than a human
Amazon decided to shut down its experimental artificial intelligence (AI) recruiting tool after discovering it discriminated against women. The company created the tool to trawl the web and spot potential candidates, rating them from one to five stars. дальше »
2018-11-10 11:20 | |
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Survey: Four in 10 Brits Don’t Think Crypto Will Be Used as Cash or Card
YouGov internet market research and data analysis group has conducted a survey about cryptocurrency use today and in the future in Great Britain. The results found that more men than women were interested in the technology, it was a younger crowd who mostly saw Bitcoin and other digital assets’ potential, and just one in five. дальше »
2018-11-9 01:00 | |
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TikTok’s military users shine a light on the everyday realities of enlisted life
For most people, playing Call of Duty‘s campaign mode is as close as they’ll get to joining the military. For them, the everyday realities of uniformed service are unknown. But shining a light on this world are ordinary servicemen and women, and they’re using an unusual tool to do it. дальше »
2018-11-8 18:12 | |
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The rise of femtech funding clearly shows it’s not a ‘niche’
Five years ago, global funding for the femtech sector had barely reached $100 million total. But now? The femtech industry is set to see a huge increase to more than $400 million — the largest amount of funding the industry has ever received. дальше »
2018-11-7 13:54 | |
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Meet 3 of the blockchain experts speaking at Hard Fork Decentralized
At our upcoming blockchain event, we’ve invited some inspiring speakers with a wide array of expertise. As the blockchain industry finds itself with a lot of unanswered questions that will determine the next 10 years, it’s more vital than ever to bring expert opinions into the mix. дальше »
2018-11-6 17:38 | |
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This women-led space program is crowdfunding Kyrgyzstan’s first satellite launch
There are 13 countries in world that have built and launched satellites into space and 72 countries have their own space agencies. But Kyrgyzstan isn’t one of them, yet. In the next two years, Kyrgyzstan could have its first space program, completely powered by a team of a dozen women aged from 17 to 25 years old. дальше »
2018-11-5 16:14 | |
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These stylish sunglasses also capture HD video and photos
If you think about it, it makes sense that out of all the tech giants out there, that the company behind Snapchat would be ahead of the curve when it comes to integrating wearables with the functionality of capturing videos and photos for sharing. дальше »
2018-11-3 19:32 | |
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3 ways the blockchain industry is slowly moving towards gender equality
Research from eToro, conducted earlier this year, indicates that blockchain is witnessing a major gender divide – only 8. 5 percent of cryptocurrency users are female. It’s obviously a problem. дальше »
2018-11-2 16:51 | |
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The Birth of an Idea, Ten Years On
The advance of civilization appears to be due to the random birth of great men and women who utter something that is so simple, so self-evident, yet unutterable previously. I... The post The Birth of an Idea, Ten Years On appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »
2018-10-31 18:37 | |
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This project literally puts female scientists on the map
Think of the last time you attended a conference and saw an all male panel of experts – or manels as they are called. It is most likely not too long ago. The website 500womenscientists. org is fighting this by making it easier for people across the world to network with female researchers in various fields. дальше »
2018-10-29 17:00 | |
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Australian Women Steals almost Half a Million Ripple XRP
In a report published October 25, 2018, police in New South Wales announced the arrest of a woman responsible for stealing more than $450,000 worth of XRP. Theft Details The woman was caught after the assembly of a new task force called Strike Force Rostrevor that was established in January to investigate the sudden loss of the victims Ripple tokens. дальше »
2018-10-27 09:00 | |
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This Google project visualizes the global effect of #MeToo’s first year
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. As #MeToo celebrates its first anniversary since going viral, and sexual assault continues to be at the forefront of political conversations around the world, finding new preventative solutions seems more pressing than ever. дальше »
2018-10-23 18:31 | |
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Here’s why black women’s #MeToo experiences are different
In April, a 25-year-old black woman named Chikesia Clemons was violently arrested by police at a Waffle House restaurant in Alabama. A video of the arrest that went viral shows police pulling Clemons from her chair and throwing her to the floor. дальше »
2018-10-21 14:01 | |
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Инновации в благотворительности UN Women
Подразделение ООН, занимающееся правами женщин UN Women совместно с Всемирной продовольственной программой ООН приступили к внедрению блокчейна по осуществлению поступления финансовых средств 115 000 беженцам, находящимся в лагерях Азраке и Заатари. дальше »
2018-10-21 10:07 | |
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Bitcoin, Blockchain and Cryptocurrency News For Today October 19th [VIDEO]
MimbleWimble Protocol Creator “Voldemort” Produces New Whitepaper on Privacy MimbleWimble Protocol Creator “Voldemort” Produces New Whitepaper on Privacy Bitcoin Account Dispute Leads to Two Women Arrested for Home Invasion Bitcoin Account Dispute Leads to Two Women Arrested for Home Invasion FLOGmall Online Marketplace Now Uses Ink Protocol's XNK for Buying and Selling FLOGmall Online Marketplace […] дальше »
2018-10-19 23:05 | |
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It’s the end of an era: Netflix cancels Orange is the New Black
Netflix yesterday announced it would end its most popular original television program after its next season. Warning: This may make you cry. The Final Season, 2019. #OITNB pic. twitter. com/bUp2yY0aoK — Orange Is the New… (@OITNB) October 17, 2018 “Orange is The New Black” received wide-spread acclaim from critics and fans the moment Netflix debuted it back in 2013. дальше »
2018-10-19 00:17 | |
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MinerGate CEO Claude Lecomte on Cryptocurrency Mining
The computer has come a long way from being a gigantic hunk of a metal and plastic surrounded by groups of curious men and women with clipboards. Fast-forward a few… The post MinerGate CEO Claude Lecomte on Cryptocurrency Mining appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-10-18 18:47 | |
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A woman won a Nobel Prize, but science is still sexist
One of the 2018 Nobel Prizes in physics went to Donna Strickland, a major accomplishment for any scientist. Yet much of the news coverage has focused on the fact that she’s only the third female physicist to receive the award, after Marie Curie in 1903 and Maria Goeppert-Mayer 60 years later. дальше »
2018-10-16 10:22 | |
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Microsoft’s Bing keeps surfacing racist, offensive, and probably-illegal images
Microsoft’s Bing search engine has a problem with surfacing results that are blatantly offensive, uniformly exploitative towards women and girls, and full-on racist. And that’s before you even turn the “SafeSearch” feature off. дальше »
2018-10-11 23:44 | |
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The Troubling Crypto Gender Disparity
In many ways, women have never been more prepared to take part in or to lead the most innovative and forward-thinking industries of our day. For years, women have eclipsed men in education and training, attaining not only more bachelor’s degrees but more master’s and doctorate degrees, as well. дальше »
2018-10-8 21:30 | |
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Deepfakes are being weaponized to silence women — but this woman is fighting back
Fake sex videos aren’t a new phenomenon, but advancement in AI is worrying as ‘deepfakes’ are becoming increasingly harder to distinguish from real videos. Deepfake tech has become easily accessible and videos can be made via FakeApp or on affordable consumer-grade equipment, which is partly why earlier this year the web was flooded with pornographic films of high-profile female celebrities. дальше »
2018-10-5 14:34 | |
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Snapchat turns its attention to India as it battles Instagram to win users
In a bid to continue growing its audience against the odds, Snap is looking beyond the west to India, one of the largest markets for online services right now. To that end, it’s hired its first executive to head up operations in the country. дальше »
2018-10-5 10:02 | |
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Diversifying blockchain: Women get 85% discount on Hard Fork Decentralized tickets
The blockchain industry has become more aware of its lack of diversity, and we’re beginning to move in the right direction to tackle the issue. At Hard Fork Decentralized, our blockchain and cryptocurrency event, we want to help by making sure that all voices are equally heard. дальше »
2018-10-4 13:59 | |
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BitMEX’s New COO Angelina Kwan Joins the Crypto Space at “An Exciting Time”
Angelina Kwan, former managing director and head of regulatory compliance for Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing, is taking on the position of COO of BitMEX, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, at a time when the challenges facing these exchanges are greater than ever. дальше »
2018-10-2 15:47 | |
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The ‘female blackout’ protest didn’t work — it silenced women
Over the weekend, a viral post flooded women’s Facebook inboxes urging them to participate in a “blackout” on Facebook. Women were asked to protest against domestic violence and spread awareness of the issue by replacing their profile pictures with a completely black image and leave the social media platform for 13 hours. дальше »
2018-10-2 15:09 | |
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UN Women to Tap Into the Power of Blockchain for Economic Empowerment
Agencies of the United Nations are adopting the power of distributed ledgers. The latest among them is UN Women and World Food Programme (WFP). The two will work together to use a blockchain-based solution to assist Syrian refugee women who work in the UN Women’s cash for work programmes. дальше »
2018-10-2 17:49 | |
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Women Continue to Weave Their Way into Working with Blockchain and Crypto Projects
Women Are Bracing Themselves to Transfigure the Male-Dominated Crypto Space Women do not want to be left behind even as evolution of the crypto and blockchain industries takes place. In many ways, they want to encourage a philosophy of all-inclusiveness in a conventionally male dominated space. дальше »
2018-9-23 01:35 | |
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Women Are Looking to Shake Up Male-Dominated Crypto Industry
As the cryptocurrency and blockchain industries continue to evolve, some women are working to promote a culture of inclusiveness in a traditionally male heavy field. While the creation stories behind cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and underlying blockchain technology feature many twists and turns, one thing remains constant. дальше »
2018-9-22 23:00 | |
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UN Women использует блокчейн для денежных переводов в Иордании
Организация UN Women объявила об использовании блокчейн технологии для денежных переводов в лагерях для беженцев в Иордании. UN Women, Структура Организации Объединённых Наций по вопросам гендерного равенства и расширения прав и возможностей женщин, заключила партнерское соглашение с Всемирной продовольственной программой ООН» о применении блокчейн технологии для денежных переводов в лагерях для 115 000 беженцев в Азраке […] The post UN Women использует блокчейн для денежных переводов в Иордании appeared first on . дальше »
2018-9-21 16:58 | |
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Women Working to Bring Inclusivity and Equality to the Blockchain Industry
Although the finance and technology industry are largely dominated by men, some activists and industry insiders are working to mold the young blockchain industry in an effort to make it more inclusive for women and underrepresented minorities. дальше »
2018-9-21 09:00 | |
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