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A handy list of ways Facebook has tried to sneakily gather data about you
As we learned last year, Facebook has a habit of stealthily grabbing customer data to improve its own products and services, and then apologizing when the world finds out. There have been several instances that highlight how the company will go to any lengths to learn more about its users. дальше »
2019-1-31 08:35 | |
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Study shows we’re spending an insane amount of time online
Are we all addicted to the Internet? Maybe. The latest Digital 2019 report, from Hootsuite and We Are Social, shows we’re spending on average 6 hours and 42 minutes online each day. Half of that is spent on mobile devices. дальше »
2019-1-31 05:06 | |
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How to hide everything from everyone on your PlayStation 4
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. The PlayStation Network is a perfectly serviceable gaming network, and you can meet some lovely people though it. дальше »
2019-1-31 03:25 | |
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Digital trends 2019: Every single stat you need to know about the internet
We Are Social and Hootsuite’s latest collection of Global Digital reports reveals that internet users are growing by an average of more than one million new users every day, with all of the original ‘Next Billion Users’ now online. дальше »
2019-1-31 02:17 | |
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Top Russian Federation Council Official Urges Country to Discuss Crypto Regulation Soon
Valentina Matvienko, the chairman of the Upper House in the Russian Parliament, has urged her pairs to work on a cryptocurrency bill that could regulate the industry in the country, which currently stays in a gray zone of uncertainty. дальше »
2019-1-31 01:20 | |
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Devs say real blockchain use is coming, but many feel it’s overhyped
We’re likely to see a real-world application of blockchain technology over the next two years – if recent research is to be believed. More than 23 percent of developers out of the 71,281 who contributed to HackerRank’s 2019 Developer Skills report said the”real-world” application of the technology over the next 24 months was very realistic. дальше »
2019-1-31 20:55 | |
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The Bitcoin Halvening is happening – here’s what you need to know
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. Something major is happening to Bitcoin in 480 days – the Halvening. дальше »
2019-1-30 20:15 | |
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1TB phones are coming and I’m so fucking ready
Something special happened today. Samsung, a tech company you definitely know, announced it’s mass-producing 1TB flash storage chips for mobile devices. In other words, you’ll soon be able to buy phones with a terabyte of storage space. дальше »
2019-1-30 19:19 | |
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How to add a custom message to your Mac Lock Screen
The Mac Lock Screen is a land of wasted opportunity. My MacBook, for example, users valuable screen real estate to convey a message that anyone who’s used a Mac for more than a few days doesn’t need to see: “Touch ID or Enter Password. дальше »
2019-1-30 18:10 | |
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Facebook convinced teens to sell their privacy for $20
It’s the Faustian pact for the 21st century, except this time the devil is Facebook. As unearthed by TechCrunch’s Josh Constine, the world’s biggest social network has been paying people (including 13-year-olds) to install a sketchy mobile VPN that spies on everything they do. дальше »
2019-1-30 17:12 | |
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Amazon, Facebook, and Google don’t need to spy on your conversations to know what you’re talking about
If you’ve ever wondered if your phone is spying on you, you’re not alone. One of the most hotly debated topics in technology today is the amount of data that firms surreptitiously gather about us online. дальше »
2019-1-30 14:53 | |
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China’s scientific achievements are surrounded by secrecy – but this could change
China’s recent scientific achievements – including its embryo gene-editing research and historic moon landing – appear to be surrounded by secrecy. The global scientific community first learned about its experiments modifying the DNA of human embryos through rumors in 2015. дальше »
2019-1-30 12:11 | |
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The Oros Orion Parka uses NASA-inspired aerogel to keep you warm without the bulk
I do not like the cold. I grew up on a tropical island, and though I appreciate the beauty of the first snow and winter festivities I will do everything in my power to avoid going out once the temperature drops below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. дальше »
2019-1-30 04:27 | |
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How to play Oculus games on your Vive headset
Purchasing either of the two most popular virtual reality headsets — HTC Vive and Oculus Rift — is an exercise in making concessions. Vive has superior visuals and better controllers, but Rift is more intuitive and portable. дальше »
2019-1-30 02:41 | |
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Trump’s government shutdown cut off access to crucial public data
President Donald Trump reopened the US government last Friday after his 35-day-long attempt to compel members of Congress to fund a wall along the southern border ended in abject failure. By all accounts, except perhaps the President’s own, the longest shutdown in modern US politics was a complete catastrophe. дальше »
2019-1-30 23:12 | |
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Ethereum blockchain undergoes massive cryptocurrency gambling exodus
Cryptocurrency gamblers have left Ethereum-based decentralized apps (dApps) en masse. They’ve converted almost entirely to gambling on competing networks, taking their transactional volume with them. дальше »
2019-1-29 20:18 | |
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Teens are eating their own fingers to Evanescence covers on TikTok
Have you ever heard of Evanescence, the Arkansas-originating metal band — when we say metal we mean more like the shiny substance melted over the buckle of a Hot Topic piano key belt — who brought us the 2003 classic, “Bring Me To Life”? I remember wailing this into my bedroom mirror, sobbing. дальше »
2019-1-29 19:42 | |
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Saudi Arabia and UAE confirm joint cryptocurrency trial
Saudi Arabia’s and the United Arab Emirates’ (UAB) central banks have teamed up to test a new cryptocurrency. The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) and the Central Bank of the UAE confirmed the news in a joint statement released today. дальше »
2019-1-29 17:23 | |
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76% of laundered cryptocurrency was washed with an exchange service
An overwhelming majority of 2018’s criminally-connected cryptocurrency was ultimately laundered on basic online exchange services. Blockchain researchers at Chainalysis have calculated that roughly 64 percent of last year’s dodgy cryptocurrency, which amounted to over $1 billion, was washed by simply depositing it onto digital asset exchanges and trading it. дальше »
2019-1-29 15:18 | |
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Biased algorithms: here’s a more radical approach to creating fairness
Our lives are increasingly affected by algorithms. People may be denied loans, jobs, insurance policies, or even parole on the basis of risk scores that they produce. Yet algorithms are notoriously prone to biases. дальше »
2019-1-29 15:08 | |
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What to expect from 5G, the next generation of wireless networks
Never in the history of the mobile phone has there been so much hype about a new technology ahead of its launch than there is with 5G. It seems mobile phone operators, handset manufacturers, and equipment vendors are locked into a massive global game of one-upmanship, seeking to claim to be the first to achieve something groundbreaking with the technology. дальше »
2019-1-29 12:55 | |
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I can’t wait for the Netflix of mobile games
Iit’s almost certainly going to be for iOS rather than macOS (the former has way more games, and a significantly larger user base). And I can’t wait. Apple is believed to be interested in this model because it offers developers of premium games arguably a better way to… This story continues at The Next WebOr just read more coverage about: Netflix дальше »
2019-1-29 11:10 | |
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It’s not just WhatsApp – India’s fake news problem plagues several popular social networks
You can’t discuss the ‘fake news’ phenomenon in India without bringing up WhatsApp. The Facebook-owned messaging service has been constantly under fire after several people were lynched across the country over a misleading video that did the rounds for a year. дальше »
2019-1-29 10:28 | |
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Apple temporarily disables group FaceTime to fix a bug that lets you eavesdrop on your contacts
There was chaos on the internet late last night after 9to5Mac discovered a bug in Apple’s FaceTime video calling app that let you hear other person’s voice even before they answered your call. According to the report, a user running iOS 12. дальше »
2019-1-29 08:16 | |
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Review: Fluance’s RT85 turntable helped me understand vinyl’s surprising comeback
I have a bit of a confession to make. I’ve spent more money on audio gear than I care to admit… but I’ve never been that much into vinyl. Sure, I’ve owned a few budget tables over the years, and I’ve quietly admired the Regas, Technics, and VPIs of the world at audio events. дальше »
2019-1-29 05:44 | |
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Amazon just screwed over the indie filmmakers that made Prime Video great
When I said “’Space Boobs in Space’ is the best thing on Prime Video,” last year, I wasn’t playing coy or trying to be funny. The film, on its own merit, is a loud-and-proud statement on body-positive feminism. дальше »
2019-1-29 01:52 | |
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SE Asian Firm Edge Markets Praises Ripple (XRP) For Its Cross-Border Payments Solutions
A new story published in South East Asian business firm Edge Markets’ publication says that Ripple and its token… The post SE Asian Firm Edge Markets Praises Ripple (XRP) For Its Cross-Border Payments Solutions appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-1-29 22:16 | |
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South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges pool data to counter money launderers
Laundering funds with cryptocurrencies in South Korea could soon become a thing of the past if four of the country’s exchanges have their way. According to a local media report, Bithumb, Upbit, Corbit and Coinone have cobbled together to share ‘real-time’ wallet information on any suspicious activity linked to phishing attempts and pyramid schemes. дальше »
2019-1-28 20:10 | |
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Wireless charging is cool, but won’t replace cables anytime soon
Wireless charging is one of today’s biggest mysteries. On one hand, it’s everywhere. Most flagship phones support it, Apple has been working on a wireless charging matt for an age, there’s an industry standard format (shout out, Qi), and it’s cool. дальше »
2019-1-28 19:27 | |
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Brick-and-mortar shops can still teach us a lot about marketing
Boris is the wise ol’ CEO of TNW who writes a weekly column on everything about being an entrepreneur — from managing stress to embracing awkwardness. You can also get his musings straight to your inbox by signing up for his newsletter! On my way to work, I pass two eyewear stores. дальше »
2019-1-28 19:07 | |
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Italian court forces BitGrail CEO to repay $170M in ‘lost’ cryptocurrency
An Italian judge has reportedly ordered Francesco Firano, founder of shady cryptocurrency exchange BitGrail, to repay the $170 million worth of cryptocurrency that went “missing” early last year. дальше »
2019-1-28 18:25 | |
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This (free) ‘future of tech’ webinar will get you your next raise
Artificial intelligence, the blockchain, Internet of Things. You know you’ve heard these terms about a thousand times but can you explain them in a way your (grand)parents would understand? New technologies are saving companies time, money and headaches. дальше »
2019-1-28 17:43 | |
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Japanese officials will target millions of IoT devices to help secure the Olympics
With the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games just one year away, Japan isn’t leaving anything to chance. On Friday, the country approved a law that would allow the government to hack into insecure IoT devices, in order to survey the number of easily-hackable gadgets that exist within the country. дальше »
2019-1-28 16:35 | |
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Sandmarc’s $100 iPhone lenses are a must for photo nerds
I’ve been using the iPhone XS for a few months now, and I can safely say it is one of the top camera phones from the last year. And just as I was thinking about how I could dial its photography capabilities up a notch, Sandmarc sent me a couple of lenses made for the XS to try out: a telephoto and a wide-angle, each costing $99 and $89 respectively. дальше »
2019-1-28 15:34 | |
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Following Multiple Burglaries, Crypto ATM in California Stolen from Belwood Bakery
Crypto thieves are not always found in the form of cyber criminals or hackers. Sometimes, criminals take a more traditional route by taking something tangible, which is exactly the case in the story of California-based bakery in Brentwood Village, Loss Angeles. дальше »
2019-1-28 08:14 | |
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US accelerators are embracing Latin American startups — and it’s paying off
Before 2011, three of the top accelerators in the US, Y Combinator, 500 Startups, and Techstars, didn’t accept a single Latin American startup. 500 Startups was the first to pay attention to Latin America, launching its Mexico-based program in 2011 and receiving startups from Latin America in its Mountain View program early in 2012. дальше »
2019-1-27 22:30 | |
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Only half of humanity is online, how do we connect the rest?
Internet connectivity is coming to be regarded worldwide as no less than essential infrastructure, and yet it’s estimated about half of the world’s population today remains unconnected. Connecting the world’s unconnected populations will demand new approaches in business relationships, policy making, and technology solutions. дальше »
2019-1-27 20:00 | |
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Don’t call it an ‘exit’ — An entrepreneur’s guide to selling your startup
Every startup is a seed about to grow into something bigger, whether as an independent company or as a perfect fit for an even larger organization. You may not have started your company with this notion in mind, but eventually your employees, investors, and partners will want to know where you’re taking the company. дальше »
2019-1-27 16:30 | |
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How AI, blockchain, and wearables are changing the face of healthcare
Several major classes of technology stand a good chance of changing healthcare as we know it. Home healthcare, in particular, could see tremendous benefits from digital breakthroughs like the Internet of Things, more advanced medical-minded wearables, blockchain and artificial intelligence. дальше »
2019-1-27 14:00 | |
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Want to score press coverage for your startup? Deliver value to journalists first
If you’re working on any sort of promotion, whether as a PR person or simply trying to get the word out about your own company, you’ll need to understand journalists. Rebecca Grant who was a journalist at VentureBeat for a number years wrote a blog post describing how she felt at her job: I thought this was a perfect way to describe how dysfunctional PR has become. дальше »
2019-1-27 10:30 | |
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Apple Co-Founder Wozniak Turned 2,800% Profit On Bitcoin (BTC)
Bought At $700, Solid At $20k — Apple Co-Founder’s Bitcoin Story In mid-2017, amid the near-peak of the most recent blockchain boom, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, not to be confused with the late Steve Jobs, divulged that he had purchased Bitcoin (BTC) at $700, quipping that he wanted to “experiment” with the asset and the decentralized […] The post Apple Co-Founder Wozniak Turned 2,800% Profit On Bitcoin (BTC) appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2019-1-27 00:50 | |
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Google’s two-pronged plan to dominate consumer-to-business messaging
At the end of last year, Google announced it was officially pulling the plug on Allo, its latest in a long list of failed messaging apps. That list includes Google Wave, Google Plus, Google Buzz and, most recently, Google Hangouts (which has evolved into the enterprise-focused Hangouts Chat and Hangouts Meet). дальше »
2019-1-27 22:30 | |
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Staring deep into Uranus: Science is peeking at its weird angles
Uranus is arguably the most mysterious planet in the solar system – we know very little about it. So far, we have only visited the planet once, with the Voyager 2 spacecraft back in 1986. The most obvious odd thing about this ice giant is the fact that it is spinning on its side. дальше »
2019-1-26 20:00 | |
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We need to reclaim an open internet — tech founders should lead the charge
Back in 1989, when British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee laid the foundation for what would become the internet, he imagined the web as an open platform where anyone could share information anywhere. дальше »
2019-1-26 16:30 | |
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Crypto Deals Dominate VC: Bitcoin Price Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
While the world’s attention remains affixed to how Bitcoin price would fare in 2019, venture capitalists are already exploring opportunities beyond the digital currency. It becomes evident with January 23, 2019, a day which saw leading investors putting a combined total of $39 million across three blockchain startups. дальше »
2019-1-26 14:00 | |
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