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Big banks are launching a blockchain trade platform powered by ‘Bitcoin-like’ token
The banking industry is hell-bent on taking over the nascent blockchain and cryptocurrency market. A group of financial firms led by UBS Group AG is eyeing blockchain technology for settling cross-border trades worldwide with its own “Bitcoin-like” token. äàëüøå »
2019-6-3 13:22 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Bitcoin flash-crashed to $75, SIM-swapping on the rise, and more
It’s time for another edition of Moonday Mornings! If you’re new around here, this is Hard Fork’s wrap-up of the weekend’s top cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines that you shouldn’t miss. Let’s get to it. äàëüøå »
2019-6-3 11:30 | |
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How to watch Apple’s WWDC 2019 keynote live
At Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2019 today, the company is slated to announce a bunch of product updates during the keynote at the start of the event. That includes new stuff in iOS and macOS, as well as some major features for the iPad – and perhaps even the death of iTunes. äàëüøå »
2019-6-3 11:29 | |
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Google resolves cloud outage that took down YouTube, Snapchat, and Discord
Gmail, YouTube and other services that rely on Google’s backend technology were disrupted for more than four hours on Sunday by what the company blamed on “high levels of network congestion. ” Apple iCloud, Snapchat, Nest, Discord, Vimeo, and a number of third-party applications that host their services on Google were affected as a result. äàëüøå »
2019-6-3 10:13 | |
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CHEAP: Lose some timber with this Lenovo fitness wearable, now 40% off
Fitness wearables sit on a scale. On one hand, you’ve got miniature supercomputers that can do almost everything. That’s your Apple Watch or preferred WearOS device. And then you’ve got the most basic ones that tell the time, track steps, and that’s about it. äàëüøå »
2019-6-2 23:40 | |
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Motorola’s $500 Moto Z4 doesn’t give up on the mods
Motorola this week announced the Moto Z4, the latest in its family of phones compatible with attachable accessories. Quite frankly, I’m kind of amazed that Motorola is still making modular phones three years later, but I’m all for it. äàëüøå »
2019-6-1 01:09 | |
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Bitcoin as healthy as ever as the network hits all-time high mining difficulty
Bitcoin is having a very good week – both in terms of price and the stability of its blockchain. Shortly after surging past $9,000 to hit its highest price for 2019, the cryptocurrency‘s mining difficulty increased by 11. äàëüøå »
2019-5-31 13:30 | |
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Google is cracking down on Drive and Chrome extensions that abuse your data
Google is expanding its privacy audit to make third-party developer access to Chrome and Google Drive more secure. To that effect, developers must rework their Chrome extensions to request only minimum permissions without compromising their functionality “We’re requiring extensions to only request access to the appropriate data needed to implement their features,” Google outlined on its Safety and Security page. äàëüøå »
2019-5-31 11:41 | |
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Amazon adds vocal command to delete saved Alexa recordings
Amazon recently announced an easy solution for privacy-conscious individuals to delete the devices’ saved recordings. Now, with a simple voice command, anyone with an Alexa-powered device can wipe it clean of previously recorded data. äàëüøå »
2019-5-31 03:52 | |
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Facebook board votes yay on Zuck, nay on Conservatives
A mutiny attempt today by a coalition of anti-Zuckerberg Facebook shareholder groups resulted in a resounding defeat as the social network voted to retain its founder as CEO. In a separate smack-down, a right-wing advocacy group found its demand for Conservative voices on Facebook‘s board rejected wholesale. äàëüøå »
2019-5-31 03:14 | |
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Dear Samsung, don’t kill the Note 10’s headphone jack and physical buttons
There’s a rumor making the rounds today that’s making me quite sad: Samsung might be killing the headphone jack on the Galaxy Note 10. Equally puzzling, the company might be killing physical buttons too. äàëüøå »
2019-5-31 02:37 | |
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Microsoft courts Steam’s audience with Xbox Game Pass on PC
Okay, Microsoft, what bad karma are you trying to negate? The company is not only bringing several of its games to Steam, relinquishing them from Windows Store purgatory, but it’s also bringing its Game Pass to PC now. äàëüøå »
2019-5-30 22:58 | |
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CHEAP: $20/
AirPods. They’re alright, I guess. Sure, you can get better headphones for less money, but let’s be honest, nobody buys them because they’re good. AirPods are a luxury object. They’re a fashion accessory that screams “I can afford to spend $160 on mediocre audio equipment!” Well, on that note, I’ve… This story continues at The Next WebOr just read more coverage about: Apple äàëüøå »
2019-5-30 21:53 | |
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Game of Thrones gets the VR treatment on HTC’s Viveport Infinity
HTC and HBO today announced an exclusive “Game of Thrones” VR experience will arrive on Viveport Infinity on May 31. Dubbed Beyond the Wall, the game is a VR-only experience that “transports users to the northern border of The Seven Kingdoms to fight and defend The Wall. äàëüøå »
2019-5-30 21:40 | |
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This app makes it easy to compare Uber and Lyft fares in real-time
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. In her hit anthem Friday, a 13-year-old Rebecca Black sang about the torture of not knowing where to sit on the way to school. äàëüøå »
2019-5-30 20:00 | |
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The UK’s first Microsoft Store opens in July. Here’s what to expect
Microsoft today announced that its long-awaited UK retail launch will take place on July 11, less than six weeks from now, when it opens its first London store. As you’d expect from any ambitious UK retail launch worth its salt, Microsoft has chosen to open the initial store on London’s hectic Oxford Circus – a busy retail mecca for shoppers and tourists alike. äàëüøå »
2019-5-30 14:01 | |
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Microsoft hints towards a new ‘modern OS’ with seamless updates
Microsoft‘s VP of Consumer and Device Sales, Nick Parker, hinted yesterday towards a new ‘modern OS‘ with seamless updates at the Computex trade show in Taiwan. According to Parker, the OS will have “enablers” and “delighters” like seamless updates, and sustained performance. äàëüøå »
2019-5-30 12:08 | |
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IBM is giving away 1,500 DJI drones to help with natural disasters
IBM‘s Developer Drone Drop 2019 contest is officially underway. Now through June 16 the company will give away 1,500 drones to developers who enter. Why is IBM giving away free drones? It hopes you’ll use them to deliver AI-powered solutions to the problems caused by natural disasters. äàëüøå »
2019-5-30 02:01 | |
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Sony announces Death Stranding release date in bizarre Twitch stream
Death Stranding, the puzzling brainwave of former Konami problem child Hideo Kojima, has tantalized the internet for some time. Now, after offering only the most obscure view of the game for almost 3 years, the developers have finally, finally given a good look at Death Stranding in the new trailer, and revealed when it will come out — albeit in the strangest way possible. äàëüøå »
2019-5-29 21:50 | |
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Here’s how much Binance paid to move $1.26 billion worth of Bitcoin
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance moved a gut-wrenching $1. 26 billion worth of Bitcoin today – and it paid just $124. 60 in network fees for the service. The epic transfer was signaled by Binance CEO Changpang Zhao earlier this morning in a tweet. äàëüøå »
2019-5-29 17:04 | |
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Congressional report: Bitcoin adoption ‘miniscule’ compared to traditional finance
Distributed ledger systems that underpin cryptocurrencies aren’t capable of processing the number of transactions required for mass adoption — but it doesn’t matter, they’re only really used for speculation. äàëüøå »
2019-5-29 14:30 | |
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Beneath Tesla’s delusional PR, there is a visionary car company
Elon Musk makes it easy to dismiss his grandioseese words at Tesla’s Autonomy Day late April, a song plays inside my head: They’re Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!. I imagine two burly men in white coats coming on stage, wrapping Elon in a tight jacket, and whisking him to a padded cell. äàëüøå »
2019-5-29 14:13 | |
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A German minister wants access to your encrypted WhatsApp and Telegram messages
If you’re living in Germany, you should be careful about what you’re texting. Because according to Spiegel Online, the country’s Federal Interior Minister, Horst Seehofer, wants encrypted messaging services like WhatsApp and Telegram to provide chat logs in plain text to the authorities. äàëüøå »
2019-5-29 12:19 | |
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Dell and Alienware unveil a cornucopia of updates at Computex 2019
Dell today announced a slew of refreshes for its Inspiron, XPS, and Alienware laptop lineups at Computex 2019 in Singapore. It also unveiled new gaming headsets, a delivery and installation service, and a new EyeSafe display. äàëüøå »
2019-5-29 03:11 | |
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Microsoft brings back the legendary IntelliMouse Explorer, now with a proper gaming sensor
When Microsoft brought back the IntelliMouse Explorer – one of the most iconic mice ever made – I lamented the fact the company gave seemingly no consideration to the peripheral’s gaming performance. äàëüøå »
2019-5-29 22:39 | |
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Huawei denies its Android replacement will launch next month
It’s been a rollercoaster afternoon for Huawei news, even by the manic standards of this month. First, TechRadar managed to get a senior Huawei executive to confirm, on the record, that the company’s rumored Android replacement would be released next month. äàëüøå »
2019-5-29 22:07 | |
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Facebook is so insanely big, it had to design a brand new DHCP server
You can tell a lot about the direction of a company by looking at its tech stack. A great example of this comes from Facebook, which today announced the creation of a brand new open-source DHCP server, as it had outgrown the existing products. äàëüøå »
2019-5-28 17:21 | |
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Apple updates iPod Touch with A10 fusion chip (and nothing else)
Apple today released a new iPod Touch with A10 fusion chip that supports group FaceTime chats and improved augmented reality capabilities. The rest of the device is unchanged, compared to the previous generation iPod Touch, but it’s still nice to see it receive updates. äàëüøå »
2019-5-28 16:21 | |
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This website turns Bitcoin blockchain activity into ASMR
Holding cryptocurrency can be exhilarating, yet absolutely depressing. Luckily, a website automatically transmogrifies Bitcoin activity into soft, soothing sounds to help you relax through its ups-and-downs. äàëüøå »
2019-5-28 15:19 | |
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Apple is expected to kill 3D Touch from its 2019 iPhone lineup
Do you use 3D Touch on your iPhone? If not, don’t worry. Apple is getting rid of it for a cheaper alternative. MacRumors reports that a team of Barclays analysts claims they have ‘confirmed’ that 3D Touch will be eliminated from all iPhone models coming out in 2019. äàëüøå »
2019-5-28 11:25 | |
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Top cryptocurrencies outperform Bitcoin in latest price pump (except XRP)
Bitcoin‘s price has broken $8,700 to reach its highest value in over a year – but that’s nothing compared to the price growth enjoyed by popular alternative cryptocurrencies like Litecoin (LTC), Binance Coin (BNB), and Bitcoin Cash (BCH). äàëüøå »
2019-5-27 13:32 | |
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PSA: Stay away from this ‘Bitcoin Collector’ app – it’s malware
Have you come across a new “Bitcoin Collector” program promising up to $45 worth of free cryptocurrency each day? It might sound enticing, but best to stay away: the app is a virus designed to infect your system with ransomware or password-stealing malware. äàëüøå »
2019-5-27 13:30 | |
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WiFi alliance and SD Associates’ ban won’t affect Huawei (badly) (yet)
If you think your life sucks, you should look at what’s happening to Huawei. Last week, a bunch of companies stopped doing business with the Chinese tech giant. The list included Google, Intel, Qualcomm, and ARM. äàëüøå »
2019-5-27 12:18 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Microsoft helped Louis Vuitton put overpriced rags on the blockchain
You know what time it is: we’re back for Moonday Mornings, Hard Fork’s wrap-up of the weekend’s top cryptocurrency and blockchain stories. Here are some of the hottest stories you might’ve missed over the weekend. äàëüøå »
2019-5-27 11:27 | |
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Apple’s privacy reputation at risk with new iTunes class-action lawsuit
Apple has marketed itself as a company that puts customers’ privacy first, but a new class-action lawsuit claims to the contrary. Leigh Wheaton, Jill Paul, and Trevor Paul — three iTunes users from Rhode Island and Michigan — filed a federal lawsuit against the Cupertino-based tech giant alleging that the company unlawfully collects and sells their iTunes listening information to third parties without informed consent. äàëüøå »
2019-5-27 11:23 | |
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How to access Android’s hidden developer options
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. One of the advantages Android has over iOS is the control Google gives you over its operating system. äàëüøå »
2019-5-25 00:00 | |
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Brave now lets you tip people on Twitter with cryptocurrency
You can now tip your favorite Twitter users directly with cryptocurrency with the latest build of the Chromium-based open source browser Brave. The latest Nightly build of Brave will let users send digital tokens as a tip to tweeters of their choosing. äàëüøå »
2019-5-24 16:11 | |
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Leave your DSLR at home: The Huawei P30 Pro is the only camera a traveller needs
A few weeks ago, when my colleagues were busy listening to Mark Zuckerberg yanking about a ‘Privacy-first future’ of Facebook, I was exploring the streets of Europe, drinking fresh beer. The iPhone Xs, with my main SIM card, was one of the phones I was carrying for the trip. äàëüøå »
2019-5-24 14:53 | |
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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. äàëüøå »
2019-5-24 14:36 | |
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Fake Facebook accounts are influencing African elections
Facebook has issued a statement on how it removed fake accounts originating from Israel that ran Facebook Pages, Groups and Instagram accounts that carried false information looking to influence elections in several African countries. äàëüøå »
2019-5-24 12:26 | |
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GitHub rolls out Patreon-esque feature to let you tip open source developers
GitHub, one of the largest respositories for hosting open source software, has added the ability to financially support developers through recurring monthly payments. The feature is called GitHub Sponsors, and works similar to funding platforms like Patreon. äàëüøå »
2019-5-24 11:40 | |
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SpaceX successfully launches 60 of its Starlink internet satellites
After a few delays, SpaceX finally launched the first 60 satellites under its ambitious Starlink project today. The company’s rocket Falcon 9 lifted off at the scheduled time of 2230 ET. These satellites will be operational in an orbit 500 km from the surface of the earth. äàëüøå »
2019-5-24 11:07 | |
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Meet Karen Wickre, the editor who helped Twitter and Google find their voice
We often think of tech companies as faceless platforms; social networks where we imprint our personalities, empty documents we fill, and conduits for communicating. But tech giants do have their own voices, carefully crafted by editors, designers, and product developers. äàëüøå »
2019-5-24 10:59 | |
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China could hurt Apple profits by 29% if it avenged the Huawei ban, says analyst
Trump’s Huawei ban was bad news for China, as it effectively crippled the world’s second-largest smartphone maker from its largest source of income. But China is also very much in a position to retaliate, and Apple – the world’s third-largest smartphone maker – could be among the ones to suffer. äàëüøå »
2019-5-24 02:43 | |
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Google data shows 2-factor authentication blocks 100% of automated bot hacks
Two-factor authentication is annoying. Getting flustered because you have to find your phone and tap on a prompt every time you log into your accounts from a new device is peak first-world problems. äàëüøå »
2019-5-24 01:17 | |
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Huawei’s next big challenge is building its own OS
After a bunch of companies stopped trading with Huawei, the company is preparing for life after that. Most important of them all was Google, whose ban means the Chinese tech giant can’t use Android, Google Play Store, Play Services, and apps like Gmail for its upcoming devices. äàëüøå »
2019-5-23 15:43 | |
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Bolt won’t beat Uber by copying it – it needs to forge its own path
Bolt, previously known as Taxify, is a ride-sharing app and one of Estonia‘s four unicorns (AKA startups valued at over $1 billion). On a visit to Talinn, TNW met with Martin Villig, the company’s co-founder, to hear about Bolt’s plans to become the de facto transport app in the world. äàëüøå »
2019-5-23 15:02 | |
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