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BitcoinSV ‘feature’ exploited to store child abuse imagery on the blockchain
A change to the Bitcoin Satoshi’s Vision (BSV) protocol has inadvertently led to child exploitation material being posted to its blockchain, forcing apps and block explorers into actively monitoring the network for illegal content. дальше »
2019-2-4 19:22 | |
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How Netflix is dominating the cultural conversation
Before the days of the internet, mobile phones and on-demand streaming services, there were only a handful of TV channels at our disposal. Movie premiers and new episodes of the latest must-watch TV show were affectionately referred to as event TV or water cooler moments that would be discussed the following day. дальше »
2019-2-4 17:09 | |
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This company introduced 5-hour working days and magical things happened
For our ongoing series Fundamentals, we’re looking at different companies worldwide and the basic principles they were built on. This time: financial solutions company Collins SBA. At first glance, Collins SBA appears to be some sort of travel agency. дальше »
2019-2-4 16:02 | |
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Here are the 5 hottest startups in the Netherlands
By Daniel van Heusden and Andrea Hak When the Netherlands is mentioned the conversation often goes through a set cycle of topics. Yes, they go everywhere on their bicycles, have an open policy towards cannabis, and have an unhealthy relationship with fireworks. дальше »
2019-2-4 16:00 | |
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As Facebook turns 15, I have a question for Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg
Today marks the 15th anniversary’s of Facebook’s existence. The last couple of years have been tumultuous for the company, as numerous reports revealed egregious missteps in keeping user data private and secure. дальше »
2019-2-4 14:59 | |
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Google’s upcoming Dark Mode for Chrome looks way too similar to Incognito Mode
It looks like we’re finally getting an official dark mode on Google Chrome browser. According to a post on Reddit, one of the browser’s nightly test builds added a dark mode. It looks pretty nice, but also dangerously close to the incognito mode? The new mode will even have dark text in menus. дальше »
2019-2-4 13:59 | |
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Meet the wholesome man making Pornhub’s sexiest genitalia-free videos (SFW)
Remember the The Big Lebowski? Specifically the scene where Dude is in the house of the pornographer, Jackie Greenhorn? The pair of them sit on a sofa in a plush lounge, Greenhorn leans forward, taps his head, and tells the Dude “the brain is the biggest erogenous zone. дальше »
2019-2-4 13:42 | |
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Moonday Mornings: The SEC wants to know about your blockchain
If you’re reading this, you survived January. It also means you survived the weekend, which you should by now know, means only one thing. It’s time for the wrap of the weekend’s news with Moonday Mornings. дальше »
2019-2-4 13:26 | |
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Why I hatefully love Apple Music’s Android app
I’ve been using Apple Music since it launched nearly four years ago – even after I subsequently switched to Android devices. While I love its music library, and appreciate the curated dashboards, its Android app has frustrated me constantly. дальше »
2019-2-4 11:40 | |
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Nanomaterials are changing the world – but we still can’t ensure they’re safe
Nanotechnology may well be one of the most talked about industries of the last few years. Predicted to value US$173. 95 billion globally by 2025, this fast-moving sector is already delivering major sustainability, health and well-being benefits to society. дальше »
2019-2-4 11:27 | |
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Safer Crypto Investments are now Possible through CryptoProfile
This is a submitted sponsored story. CCN urges readers to conduct their own research with due diligence into the company, product or service mentioned in the content below. With token offerings numbering more than 1200 in 2018, one of the biggest investor confusions has always been on which token to invest in. дальше »
2019-2-4 11:20 | |
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Google’s new shadow puppet game is just what you need this Monday
Yeah, I know it’s Monday again, and you’re thinking, “Why am I at my office desk instead of in bed?” But I’ve got just the thing to lift your spirits. Ahead of the Chinese New Year, Google has released a fun browser-based game called Shadow Art that’s worth a few minutes of your time this dreary morning. дальше »
2019-2-4 09:09 | |
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QuadrigaCX Never Held $100M In Bitcoin, Says Crypto Researcher
Surprise! The craziest crypto-related story of 2019 has just become a tad zanier. According to a research piece from a leading industry researcher, QuadrigaCX, a Canadian Bitcoin (BTC) exchange in the midst of a multi-month imbroglio, could have been fibbing about its cryptocurrency holdings — and by a large sum at that. дальше »
2019-2-4 03:00 | |
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Twitter CEO Promotes Bitcoin, Iran Goes Full Crypto, and Binance Adds Credit Cards: This Week in Crypto
While there wasn’t much Bitcoin price action to speak of, it was nevertheless a memorable week for the cryptocurrency industry. From Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey pumping Bitcoin to Iran launching its own crypto token, catch up on what you missed in the blockchain space this week. дальше »
2019-2-4 02:55 | |
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New research methods could help us find flight MH370
Motivated by a desire to help find Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which is believed to have crashed into the southern Indian Ocean in March 2014, we proposed a way of working out where objects hit the surface of the ocean using underwater acoustic waves. дальше »
2019-2-4 23:00 | |
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New hydrogen trains could put an end to diesel
When the UK government cancelled its plans to electrify train lines across Wales, the Midlands and the north of England, and cut back on the Great Western rail network electrification, it brought a premature end to a rail investment program once touted as the biggest the country had seen since the Victorian era. дальше »
2019-2-3 16:00 | |
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Scientists say orangutans can ‘talk’ about the past JUST LIKE US
The evolution of language converted a defenceless naked ape into a world-dominating force. It fundamentally transformed how humans transmit information and knowledge. A large and potent component of language is our ability to communicate about things that are not here, that happened in the past, or that will happen in the future. дальше »
2019-2-3 12:00 | |
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What smart bees can teach us about collective intelligence
When it comes to making decisions, most of us are influenced to some degree by other people, whether that’s choosing a restaurant or a political candidate. We want to know what others think before we make that choice. дальше »
2019-2-3 23:00 | |
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How AI could help you learn sign language
Sign languages aren’t easy to learn and are even harder to teach. They use not just hand gestures but also mouthings, facial expressions and body posture to communicate meaning. This complexity means professional teaching programs are still rare and often expensive. дальше »
2019-2-2 20:00 | |
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How scientists recreated a monster wave that looks like Hokusai’s famous image
Accounts by mariners of freak or rogue waves out in the ocean have long been a common occurrence but until relatively recently remained anecdotal. That is, until January 1 1995, when a huge wave was observed – and recorded – at the Draupner Oil platform in the North Sea. дальше »
2019-2-2 12:00 | |
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Q Acoustics Concept 300: Magic happens when a budget audio brand makes $4,500 speakers
Ask an audio engineer what their biggest hurdle designing an awesome speaker is, and chances are it’s not a lack of knowledge or technology, but budget constraints. Any engineering team at a reputable audio company has the know-how to design an awesome speaker if price weren’t an issue. дальше »
2019-2-2 05:24 | |
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If tech companies are hurting journalism, can they also help save it?
As professions go, journalism isn’t exactly known for its stability. The last half of January only served to highlight this, with dramatic layoffs across several top-tier digital publications, including Vice, Buzzfeed News, and the Huffington Post. дальше »
2019-2-2 04:11 | |
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Politicians have failed us, it’s time for AI to stop school shootings
Every passing minute brings us closer to the next school shooting. There were 24 resulting in injury or death last year — an average of two per month. Politicians didn’t address the problem in 2018, and they won’t this year either. дальше »
2019-2-2 02:19 | |
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Customers Worried As Crypto Exchange QaudrigaCX Loses Control Of Its Cold Storage
Have you ever wondered why even the savviest crypto holders always advocate for users to secure their own crypto assets? Well, the story of this crypto exchange, QuadrigaCX, should be a wake-up call to anyone who doubts that logic. дальше »
2019-2-2 21:48 | |
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A deadly tree disease is devastating the citrus industry – AI can help
It’s estimated that 100 percent of citrus trees over three-years-old in the state of Florida have an incurable, deadly disease. They will wither and die within the next few years. California’s orchards are next. дальше »
2019-2-1 20:29 | |
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National Geographic and more map the future of marketing at TNW2019
When done right, a marketing campaign can be one of the most powerful ways for brands to attract and engage audiences. But how can you stand out from the crowd? From seamless CGI in movie promo to using the #MeToo movement to rebrand yourself, we’re seeing technology and new strategies pave the way for meaningful marketing and storytelling. дальше »
2019-2-1 19:44 | |
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Surviving a cash flow crisis: An entrepreneur’s guide to keeping your startup financed
It’s not news – cash flow problems kill off startups right and left. They almost killed off ours. Back in 2014, just before co-founding Publicize with my partner Eddie Arrieta, I completed an application for a pre-Stripe era payment processor, estimating that we’d need to process up to $1000/day. дальше »
2019-2-1 19:32 | |
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What big-time blockchain investors look for when funding a startup
Fervent blockchain supporters claim the technology has the potential to transform the world we live in – and venture capital investors (VCs) are paying attention. With hefty funds to deploy, and returns to make for their limited partners, it’s common knowledge that VCs are always looking for the next big thing. дальше »
2019-2-1 17:43 | |
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Cryptocurrency: Yay or Nay?
Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, have had a roller-coaster past year or so. It seemed that they could do no wrong in 2017, with Bitcoin leading the way with a $20,000 USD valuation per token at one point in December. дальше »
2019-2-1 16:42 | |
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Here’s what you need to know about security token offerings (STOs)
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. It might seem like the initial coin offering (ICO) boom is over, but there have been whispers of a new kid on the block. дальше »
2019-2-1 16:16 | |
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This week’s Facebook-Google-Apple drama, explained
With so much happening in the tech world, this week feels like it’s 21 days long. The highlight of the week has been the Facebook–Google–Apple saga that’s seen numerous developments with major privacy implications over just a few hours. дальше »
2019-2-1 14:56 | |
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Here’s why Amazon can’t sell its own products in India right now
Amazon is in a tough spot in India, one of its largest markets outside the US. New government-issued norms, which kicked in just today, prevent foreign firms from selling their products directly to consumers. дальше »
2019-2-1 12:47 | |
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8 IoT devices that could impact the consumer market in 2019
Internet of things technology is booming, with an increasing number of connected devices joining the market each year. From smart kitchen appliances and virtual home assistants to security systems and utility management platforms, there’s seemingly no limit to the usefulness of the IoT across industries and applications. дальше »
2019-2-1 12:00 | |
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Nearly All IOTA Tokens (mIOTA) From $11 Million Hack Have Been Located
It looks like most of the stolen IOTA tokens which were lost during a $11 Million USD hack that happened recently we found. We covered this story a few days ago and now it looks like the situation will finally have its proper happy ending. дальше »
2019-2-1 06:39 | |
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I was wrong about retro consoles – they’re a huge success
The numbers for 2018 are coming in, and it appears the video game industry is getting along just fine. The year turned out to be an alright one for the industry, and it upends predictions that the focus on revisiting older games via remasters and nostalgic re-releases would put a crimp on things — namely, um, my own prediction. дальше »
2019-2-1 03:08 | |
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I was wrong about retro consoles
The numbers for 2018 are coming in, and it appears the video game industry is getting along just fine. The year turned out to be an alright one for the industry, and it upends predictions that the focus on revisiting older games via remasters and nostalgic re-releases would put a crimp on things — namely, um, my own prediction. дальше »
2019-2-1 03:08 | |
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The clueless parent’s guide to understanding TikTok
In September last year, TikTok surpassed YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, and even Facebook in monthly App Store downloads. For a fringe social network, the kind most would assume occupies a second-tier of the internet’s social media hierarchy, you’d be forgiven for not noticing the app had become the internet’s most interesting network of creatives. дальше »
2019-2-1 02:10 | |
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Crypto Raid In China Of Bitcoin Scam I Am A Clown (IAC) Worth 1.3 Billion Yuan ($193 Million)
Chinese Police arrested a group of cryptocurrency scammers following a raid in Xuchang City. The bust, which took place five months ago, was only publicized this week after a story on CCTV News. During the break-in, police seized cash valued at $1. дальше »
2019-2-1 02:07 | |
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Review: Cambridge Audio’s Yoyo (L) is a hi-fi Sonos alternative with Google Cast
The most popular wireless speakers tend to be part of a walled garden. Sonos, Google, and Apple’s speakers force you into their own wireless protocols, with few or no inputs for wired sources. дальше »
2019-1-31 20:59 | |
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Cryptocurrency startup NEM discloses layoffs and wasteful budget
Another cryptocurrency startup is laying off staff and restructuring its business entirely. This week, it’s the group behind the NEM blockchain and its token, XEM, and of course, it’s the bear market‘s fault. дальше »
2019-1-31 19:16 | |
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People are obsessed with buying coffee with cryptocurrency – here’s why
We’ve all heard the trope cryptocurrencers use to push their utopian dream on us; having the ability to buy your morning coffee with Bitcoin or some other cryptocurrency. But I’ve been wondering where this incessant need to “caffeinate by cryptocurrency” came from? Is it really a good thing? I don’t even drink coffee, so what am I supposed to buy every morning with my cryptocurrency? Why is everyone so keen on buying coffee with cryptocurrency? Hard Fork asked some leading industry names to get the skinny latte on this obnoxious meme that won’t go away. дальше »
2019-1-31 19:00 | |
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Hear from the inventor of the hashtag and many more at TNW2019
With less than 100 days to go, TNW2019 is really ramping up. We already have over 50 confirmed speakers from companies like Bynder, Google, and eToro, all coming to discuss the future of technology on May 9 and 10 in Amsterdam. дальше »
2019-1-31 18:58 | |
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We used to learn coding by making games, but now we make calculators
HackerRank released its 2019 Developer Skills report this week. The report, which includes data from over 71,000 coders, paints a picture of stark generational differences. For instance, did you know different generations of coders built completely different things for their first program? Older developers, particularly those in the 38-53 and the 54-72 age brackets, overwhelmingly tended to create games as their first programming project. дальше »
2019-1-31 17:16 | |
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New macOS malware steals your cookies to swipe your cryptocurrency
Security researchers from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 have identified a new cryptocurrency stealing malware. What has been dubbed as “CookieMiner,” specifically targets Mac users and the cookies related to their logon credentials for cryptocurrency exchanges like Coinbase, Binance, Poloniex, Bittrex, Bitstamp, and MyEtherWallet. дальше »
2019-1-31 17:00 | |
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Binance now lets you buy cryptocurrency with credit cards
Binance users will now be able to use their credit cards to purchase cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or Ethereum. The crypto-to-crypto exchange has joined forces with a third party to enable consumers to make credit card purchases directly on its platform. дальше »
2019-1-31 15:13 | |
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Fascinating myths about the lunar eclipse from around the world
Millions of people will have the opportunity to see a lunar eclipse – an event popularly known in the media as a “blood moon. ” During such an eclipse, the full moon moves into the shadow of the Earth cast by the sun, and is momentarily darkened. дальше »
2019-1-31 12:04 | |
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Nasdaq Delves Deeper into Crypto to Tackle Market Manipulation
During the big crypto rush of late 2017 driving factors were primarily based on fomo and speculation. The following year was a different story as the selloff gathered momentum and inexperienced traders ran for the hills. дальше »
2019-1-31 11:30 | |
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After Facebook, Google apologizes for running a user data collection program on iOS
Last night, just when we were trying to get our heads around Facebook‘s data collecting program, TechCrunch reported that Google also had an app that monitored users’ activities on an iPhone and rewarded them. дальше »
2019-1-31 10:10 | |
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