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Internal docs show Facebook absolutely loves your data
Unless you’re waking up from a decade-long deep slumber, you know that Facebook doesn’t give two hoots about your privacy, and about how it gets your data. If that wasn’t clear, you should have a look at the 250-page document that contains the company’s internal emails, just released by the UK parliament. дальше »
2018-12-6 15:35 | |
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Switzerland says its national blockchain will be more secure than Bitcoin – it won’t be
Switzerland‘s state-run postal and telecoms services are hellbent on building a national blockchain in a bid to recruit local businesses to convert to distributed ledger technology (DLT). Swiss Post and Swisscom have shared details of joint-venture to build a completely private Swiss blockchain for launching locally operated “decentralized” applications. дальше »
2018-12-6 14:11 | |
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Huawei CFO arrested for violating US trade sanctions
The CFO of Chinese telecom giant Huawei, Meng Wanzhou, was arrested in Canada on Saturday for allegedly violating US trade sanctions against Iran, reports The Globe and Mail. Wanzhou, who is also the daughter of Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, was arrested in Vancouver over the weekend when she was transferring flights in Canada. дальше »
2018-12-6 10:55 | |
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Google is shutting down Allo, to no one’s surprise
As we’ve all been expecting over the past year, Google is killing off its Allo cross-platform messaging service. The app – which first arrived in September 2016 with a bunch of clever features like one-tap smart replies, Google Assistant support, and the ability to share web search results in conversations – will be shut down next March. дальше »
2018-12-6 08:22 | |
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Tumblr’s porn ban slams the door on women and other marginalized communities
After graphic images of child sex abuse appeared on Tumblr in November, the app was quickly removed from Apple’s App store (it remained on Google Play). And rightfully so. Child sex abuse imagery has no place online, and Apple was well within its rights to stop distributing an app containing it. дальше »
2018-12-6 05:54 | |
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250-page document dump is another nail in Facebook’s coffin
As part of its investigation of Facebook in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, the British government seized a huge cache of the company‘s internal documents. Despite Facebook‘s best efforts, those documents are now online. дальше »
2018-12-5 21:48 | |
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NASA sends spacecraft to meet asteroid on collision-course with Earth
NASA’s spacecraft OSIRIS-REx has finally reached the asteroid 101955 Bennu – which may be on collision course with the Earth – after traveling for just over two years since its launch in September 2016. дальше »
2018-12-5 16:32 | |
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Bitcoin scammers steal identity of television host in New Zealand
A television host in New Zealand has denounced Bitcoin scammers for impersonating him to fraudulently market a dodgy cryptocurrency business. In a sharp message, breakfast host Daniel Faitaua made it perfectly clear: he has never owned any Bitcoin, and any websites stating otherwise are absolutely false, local media reports. дальше »
2018-12-5 15:30 | |
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Tumblr’s new algorithm is flagging innocent posts as NSFW
On Monday, Tumblr announced that its site will block anything it considers to be adult-rated visual content that’s NSFW — a category including porn, GIFs, and “female-presenting nipples. ” Tumblr explained its decision to clamp down on NSFW material in a blogpost: “Adult content will no longer be allowed here. дальше »
2018-12-5 15:00 | |
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Twitter’s 2018 recap was an odd mix of dogs, pop music, and ‘Wakanda forever!’
Twitter today released its year-end recap, shining a light on what was most popular on the platform in 2018. Usually, one can make an educated guess based on whatever viral memes or political scandals were most discussed. дальше »
2018-12-5 14:01 | |
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November in Africa: Spotify expands and drones protect wildlife
Too often in these monthly wraps we look at the negative side of tech in Africa, usually what governments are doing to milk the sector for all it is worth. Last month, however, we saw the potential for tech on the continent, and how if it is employed in the right way it can have really meaningful impact across a variety of spaces. дальше »
2018-12-5 12:01 | |
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Alphabet’s drone division will begin trialing aerial deliveries in Finland next year
In July, I wrote about how Wing – one of Google X’s pet drone projects – “graduated” to become a full company under the Alphabet banner. Now, after months of testing its drone delivery service in Australia, the company is expanding to Europe with a trial planned in Finland next year. дальше »
2018-12-5 11:03 | |
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Google reportedly personalizes search results even when you’re in incognito mode
Google provides you personalized search results based on your previous searches, location, and several other factors. So if you want to avoid this and search discreetly without leaving a trail, the most common option is to switch to your browser’s incognito mode. дальше »
2018-12-5 09:25 | |
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How to add a wake up weather forecast to your iPhone Lock Screen
Hidden deep in the recesses of the Settings menu is a feature Apple, presumably, wants you to use. Part of iOS 12, Apple included a fairly basic Lock Screen notification that gives you the day’s weather each morning shortly after you quit hitting the snooze button. дальше »
2018-12-5 03:58 | |
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Leisure Suit Larry’s source code reaches over $10,000 in eBay bids
The creator of Leisure Suit Larry has just unearthed the source codes of several games, including the first two games in the series. He’s put the code on eBay, and interested gamers have already driven the bids into five figures. дальше »
2018-12-5 23:21 | |
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How to mess with the PlayStation Classic’s hidden settings using only a USB keyboard
We need to update the infinite monkey theorem. This states that a monkey hitting keys on a typewriter will eventually type out a complete published text, you know, like Hamlet or something. Things are different these days. дальше »
2018-12-4 19:30 | |
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South African man hands thugs $60K in Bitcoin after heinous torturing
It seems cryptocurrency scammers aren’t afraid of using more old school tactics in order to extort Bitcoin from their victims. A man from South Africa was purportedly attacked for his Bitcoin by someone he met on Facebook, according to local news outlet, the Soweto Urban. дальше »
2018-12-4 18:57 | |
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Microsoft is reportedly building a Chromium-based browser to replace Edge
Windows Central reports that Microsoft is working on a replacement for its Edge web browser – which is the default option in Windows 10 – that will use Google’s Chromium base under the hood. If that’s legit, it’ll see Microsoft swap out the EdgeHTML engine it built from scratch for the one that’s part of the open source Chromium base, and powers Google Chrome, Opera, and Brave. дальше »
2018-12-4 11:34 | |
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Google removes 2 popular Android apps that enabled click fraud
Google finally took action after eight Cheetah Mobile and Kika Tech apps were allegedly involved in ad fraud last week. The search giant removed CM File manager and Kika keyboard apps after an internal investigation. дальше »
2018-12-4 08:34 | |
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Swiss hotel chain offers a ‘social media sitter’ to handle your Instagram while you relax
Ibis, A popular European hotel chain, just introduced the world to the “social media sitter. ” It’s the answer to a problem few knew existed, and even fewer though we needed professional help with. дальше »
2018-12-4 05:22 | |
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Huawei launches StorySign to make storytime more accessible for deaf children
Huawei today launched StorySign, an app designed to help deaf and hard-of-hearing children enjoy bedtime stories, while simultaneously assisting them in learning to read. The AI-driven Android app works by translating the written word into accurate sign language, which is delivered on-screen by an animated character called Star. дальше »
2018-12-4 02:21 | |
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Windows ‘Lite’ could be Microsoft’s next Chrome OS competitor
A report out of IT publication Petri suggests Microsoft is working on a challenger to Google’s increasingly popular Chrome OS dubbed Windows Lite, or perhaps even just ‘Lite. ’ I’m getting a strong sense of deja vu. дальше »
2018-12-4 01:29 | |
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Rest in peace, Tumblr
Tumblr today announced it’d be banning adult content from the site, effective December 17. While this appears to be an attempt to curtail the images of child sex abuse found on the site, users contend it will only stifle and punish artists who have filled the site with positive and accessible forms of erotica. дальше »
2018-12-4 23:41 | |
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Twitter suspended someone for tweeting as George Bush Sr. in hell
George H. W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States, died after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease on November 30th. Only a few hours after his death, a parody Twitter account called @georgeisinhell tweeted out: The account kept tweeting as George Bush Sr. дальше »
2018-12-3 19:36 | |
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How to quickly add a contact in Gmail, Outlook, and Apple Mail
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice on how to get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. We get it — we all get a shitload of emails. Newsletters, work emails, NSFW love letters… it’s easy to let things slip by you and get lost. дальше »
2018-12-3 17:04 | |
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WhatsApp’s first ever TV commercial warns against fake news in India
WhatsApp has faced a lot of criticism for the way it’s handled fake news in India. In its latest move to battle misinformation, the company has launched three TV commercials in India to spread awareness about the issue amongst its users in the country. дальше »
2018-12-3 15:14 | |
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Korean network makes first consumer 5G video call using a Samsung phone
It seems like the age of commercial 5G is almost here, at least for the people living in South Korea. According to a report in The Korea Herald, Korean network provider SK Telecom made first world’s first commercial 5G video call. дальше »
2018-12-3 14:32 | |
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Moonday Morning: North Korean hackers are after your Bitcoin
The first weekend of December has been and gone, so Christmas must be just around the corner. But the blockchain doesn’t care about Christmas, it keeps on going no matter what. Which means, there’s some catching up to do. дальше »
2018-12-3 12:52 | |
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Nigeria caught in WhatsApp fake news whirlwind ahead of elections
After numerous infamous cases of people in India and Brazil falling prey to fake news spread on WhatsApp, the problem is now spreading to Nigeria. The West African nation is hosting its national elections in February next year, and a report from The Poynter Institute says its citizens are at risk of being conned by misinformation surrounding political parties – and it’s reaching people through WhatsApp. дальше »
2018-12-3 11:35 | |
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Report: Apple AirPods may get wireless charging in 2019, and a new model in 2020
Apple may update its truly wireless AirPods earbuds with support for wireless charging in the first quarter of 2019, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Apple is said to have chalked out big plans for its AirPods in the near future: analyst Ming-Chi Kuo noted that the company is expected to update its truly wireless earbuds with wireless charging support in 2019, and launch an all-new version of its AirPods in 2020. дальше »
2018-12-3 09:24 | |
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50,000 printers hacked to help PewDiePie keep his YouTube crown
The battle for YouTube supremacy between Swedish vlogger PewDiePie and Indian record label T-Series is getting more intense than you could imagine: In order to give PewDiePie an edge, someone hacked 50,000 printers around the world to ask people to subscribe to the Swede’s channel, and unsubscribe from T-Series. дальше »
2018-12-3 09:03 | |
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SERPstash is a $20 app that will help you win at SEO
SEO is clearly a game you can’t afford to lose. SERPStash knows that game can use their armada of resources to move you up those all-important rankings. Right now, you can secure a lifetime of SERPStash coverage at over 90 percent off, only $19.99 with the limited time added price drop from TNW Deals. дальше »
2018-12-2 18:00 | |
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As Bitcoin’s Price Fell, Mainstream Media Coverage Shot Up: Study
Bitcoin has become a household name today, a topic that can be discussed over dinner. This wasn’t always so and mainstream media outlets have had a lot to do with this. And according to a new study, the coverage has shot up even as the prices of most cryptos slumped. дальше »
2018-12-2 03:30 | |
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Morgan Creek CEO: 20x Bitcoin (BTC) Bull Run Possible Over Next Decade
Mark Yusko: “Bitcoin — I Love It Long-Term” Early last week, CNBC’s “Fast Money,” somewhat infamous for its coverage of markets, continued its incessant coverage of Bitcoin (BTC), calling upon Mark Yusko of Morgan Creek Capital Management to make a guest appearance. дальше »
2018-12-2 03:00 | |
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Microsoft’s new Office logos are a beautiful glimpse of the future
Microsoft was one of the pioneers of the current trend of flat design, but recently the company has been evolving its aesthetic into something a bit more three-dimensional. Last year, it unveiled its new approach, called Fluent design, adding depth, lighting, motion, and more to its aesthetic. дальше »
2018-12-1 02:37 | |
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Streamlabs CEO describes building monetization tools for Twitch & YouTube
As streamers have grown from being scrappy amateurs to professionals, the tools that facilitate their careers have undergone a similar evolution. While several of the tools are integrated into the streaming platforms themselves, successful streaming relies, to an almost astonishing degree, on third-party software. дальше »
2018-12-1 01:48 | |
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Apple Music arrives on Amazon Echo next month
In something of a surprise announcement today, Amazon revealed that Apple Music would soon be available on its Echo devices. The feature arrives on December 17, joining existing services like Spotify, Pandora, and, of course, Amazon Music. дальше »
2018-11-30 19:58 | |
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Instagram now lets you choose who can — and can’t — see your Stories
Instagram Stories are great for quickly sharing what’s going on in your life – but sometimes you don’t want all your followers to see them. The app’s new Close Friends feature makes it easier to restrict your Stories to a select group of people, so you don’t have to worry about your boss, your parents, or random strangers having a look. дальше »
2018-11-30 15:07 | |
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The week’s best Android games for a Friday night in
Welcome to our weekly column, in which YouTuber NimbleThor brings you a short list of the best new mobile games for your Android device. Whether you’re into casual time wasters or hardcore shooters, you’ll find something in here to exercise your thumbs with. дальше »
2018-11-30 14:30 | |
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Google built a rig with five Pixel 3s to improve the phone’s Portrait Mode photos
While most recent phones come with dual rear cameras to capture depth and deliver Portrait Mode-style shots with the background separated from the foreground, Google’s Pixel phones achieve the same effect with a single lens. дальше »
2018-11-30 12:29 | |
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Elon Musk won’t smoke weed and drink whiskey on a podcast again, says NASA admin
Following Elon Musk’s recent appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast – during which he smoked weed and drank whiskey while on the air – NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine said the SpaceX CEO promised him he will not behave inappropriately in public again. дальше »
2018-11-30 09:37 | |
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SwiftKey adds a surprisingly handy search bar to its Android keyboard
I’ve been switching between Google’s Gboard and SwiftKey for the past couple of years as my default Android software keyboard, because both of them offer compelling features. However, I’m partial to SwiftKey because of its arrow keys for moving around text – and I now have another reason to stick with it. дальше »
2018-11-30 09:06 | |
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Apple reportedly bans 700+ apps from the App Store in China
Apple continues its crackdown on bogus iOS software in China as it removed 718 apps from the App Store earlier this week. Local reports suggest that the company removed these apps for issuing updates without Apple’s permission. дальше »
2018-11-30 08:42 | |
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Research Exposes Anti-Bitcoin Bias in Mainstream Media
Recent research on the tone and frequency of cryptocurrency coverage in the mainstream media over the past five years suggests that some news outlets appear to be much more biased against Bitcoin than the norm. дальше »
2018-11-30 04:35 | |
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Alt-right activist handcuffs herself to Twitter NYC office after being banned [Update]: She’s been freed from her handcuffs
I love Twitter. Earlier today I wrote about the joy of reading a debate, between some of the finest minds in the field of AI, held entirely via Tweet. Now I’m watching conspiracy theorist and – as is the opinion of the author and not necessarily his employer – outright lunatic Laura Loomer, live on Twitter. дальше »
2018-11-30 02:26 | |
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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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Russia to build Moon colony by 2040: NASA says hold my beer
Russia’s federal space agency intends to establish a lunar colony by the year 2040. NASA, meanwhile, announced today that it’d have a continuous human presence there within a decade. The Moon race is on y’all. дальше »
2018-11-30 00:01 | |
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