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GOP pushes porn as the answer to border wall funding
An Arizona Congresswoman introduced a bill to the House yesterday that, if passed, would fund President Trump‘s border wall — at least in Arizona. Introduced by Republican Rep. Gail Griffin, HB 2444 would levy a one-time $20 fee per-device on Arizonans wishing to access pornography online. дальше »
2019-1-23 02:29 | |
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Review: A Fisherman’s Tale is the best way to play with yourself in VR
Vertigo Games today released its VR puzzler A Fisherman’s Tale, a game in which you play with yourself to solve a puppet’s problems. The general idea here is that you’ll be controlling a character inside of a building that’s controlling a character inside a building… that’s controlling a character inside a building… basically, it’s turtles all the way down. дальше »
2019-1-23 23:00 | |
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You can now share your Netflix faves to Instagram Stories — if you have an iPhone
When streaming first took off it felt like the period of shared viewership had ended. How could anyone gather around the water cooler to discuss a show or movie when you could all be watching different things at different times? But, recently, things have changed. дальше »
2019-1-23 22:00 | |
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Microsoft doubles down on education with cheap laptops and a $40 Surface pen
Microsoft may be king when it comes to mainstream PCs, but it’s no secret Google has built a commanding lead selling devices meant for education in the US. So today at the BETT education conference, Microsoft and its partners (Dell, Acer, Lenovo) are announcing seven inexpensive laptops to tackle the onslaught of equally-cheap Chromebooks. дальше »
2019-1-23 21:23 | |
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How to select, copy, and paste multiple snippets of text in macOS (with no third-party apps)
When copying and pasting text, most users grab a selection at a time, paste it into their app of choice, and then return to grab more content as needed. There’s a simpler way. Instead of grabbing your text one selection at a time, you can actually highlight, copy, and paste multiple pieces of noncontiguous content at once. дальше »
2019-1-23 20:30 | |
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Announcing 5 new TNW2019 speakers: Dogecoin’s founder, Ford’s UX lead, and IBM’s Angel Diaz
Our very own TNW Conference in May is an all-encompassing exploration of technology’s future. From machine learning to design, thought leaders will explain how we’ll live, work, and move in tomorrow’s world. дальше »
2019-1-22 19:05 | |
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How Did Tron Cemented Its TRX Coin in the Top 10 Cryptocurrency Market Cap Listings?
If Ripple Inc. and XRP were the success story of 2017, then 2018 was definitely Tron (TRX) year. XRP claimed the headlines across the cryptocurrency universe due to a massive 30,000% increase while the latter development through 2018 was remarkable. дальше »
2019-1-22 19:02 | |
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Resident Evil 2 raises the bar for video game remakes
Want to feel old? Consider the fact that Resident Evil 2 is now officially old enough to legally drink and vote in the US. With nearly 5 million copies sold on the original PlayStation, RE2 is the series’ best-selling installment on a single platform, yet somehow it never got a proper remake. дальше »
2019-1-22 18:59 | |
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Major Dutch bank bets on NY blockchain firm with 5-year deal
Dutch multi-national banking giant ING has signed a five-year deal with a blockchain services firm to roll out distributed ledger tech into a range of business areas ING will join forces with R3 to obtain an unlimited number of licenses for its commercial (read: private permissioned) blockchain platforms Corda Enterprise platform and CorDapps. дальше »
2019-1-22 17:39 | |
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Huawei has a reasonable explanation for the disappearing Twitter photos
Huawei has denied its phones automatically delete photos saved from Twitter. The Chinese tech giant was forced to issue a statement after rumours emerged last week from customers who had seen suspicious notifications. дальше »
2019-1-22 16:21 | |
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Use Apple Music in your browser with this pretty web interface
I use Apple Music as my primary streaming service, but it bums me out that it doesn’t have a web interface. So I have to rely either on my phone, or the dreaded iTunes app to play tunes. Thankfully, a new project called Music. дальше »
2019-1-22 16:12 | |
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Cryptocurrency exchange botches airdrop, gives $5.3M to its users
Every week we seem to read another new story about yet another cryptocurrency exchange hack or scam in which users’ funds are stolen. But this week, a South Korean exchange has flipped the narrative on its head. дальше »
2019-1-22 13:56 | |
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Protecting yourself from inevitable data breaches is easier than you think
It’s tempting to give up on data security altogether, with all the billions of pieces of personal data – Social Security numbers, credit cards, home addresses, phone numbers, passwords and much more – breached and stolen in recent years. дальше »
2019-1-22 13:45 | |
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I’m kicking myself for not buying an iPhone SE last weekend
Apple just started clearing out its stock of iPhone SE handsets – which launched back in March 2016 and discontinued last September – at $249 a pop (the 128GB version is listed at $299). It’s not exactly big news from Cupertino, but it is a hell of a good deal even in 2019, with a couple of caveats. дальше »
2019-1-22 11:37 | |
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Reddit shuts down popular soccer streaming subreddit, but new ones pop-up
Soccer (forgive me, football gods) is arguably one of the most popular sports across the globe and has loads of fans tuning into matches via illegal video streams. These could be found easily enough on Reddit – until now. дальше »
2019-1-22 10:41 | |
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Reddit kicks off a game of whack-a-mole in shutting down soccer streaming subreddits
Soccer (forgive me, football gods) is arguably one of the most popular sports across the globe and has loads of fans tuning into matches via illegal video streams. These could be found easily enough on Reddit – until now. дальше »
2019-1-22 10:41 | |
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The FBI says its photo analysis is scientific evidence. Scientists disagree.
At the FBI Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia, a team of about a half-dozen technicians analyzes pictures down to their pixels, trying to determine if the faces, hands, clothes or cars of suspects match images collected by investigators from cameras at crime scenes. дальше »
2019-1-22 03:35 | |
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The quiet threat inside ‘internet of things’ devices
As Americans increasingly buy and install smart devices in their homes, all those cheap interconnected devices create new security problems for individuals and society as a whole. The problem is compounded by businesses radically expanding the number of sensors and remote monitors it uses to manage overhead lights in corporate offices and detailed manufacturing processes in factories. дальше »
2019-1-22 02:58 | |
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Economist Who Affirmed Russia is Buying $10 Billion USD in BTC Responds to Doubts About His Credibility
Vladislav Ginko has recently talked to Micky, an Australian news outlet, to tell more about his story of how Russia is about to buy $10 billion USD in BTC. He defended his credibility that Russia’s movement has a strong correlation with what he said and that the allegations that his story was fake news were […] дальше »
2019-1-22 23:16 | |
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The UK government’s settled status app for EU nationals is an embarrassment
Brexit is imminent. While the debate around the terms of the UK’s departure from the European Union is framed as a battle between “leavers” and “remainers,” it’s often easy to forget that there are over three million EU citizens caught in the middle. дальше »
2019-1-21 20:36 | |
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Poor cloud strategy can lead to unintended silos
The more things change, the more they stay the same. In the last few years, IT has undergone a massive shift as hybrid cloud and multi-cloud have become entrenched in most organizations. By housing application workloads across a mix of public and private cloud platforms, with containerized orchestration among the environments, companies can maximize cost efficiency, scalability, performance, and other benefits. дальше »
2019-1-21 20:30 | |
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Track down the world’s cheapest Apple products with this super simple site
Ever wondered if different countries get better deals on Apple products? Or regretted not buying that new iPhone abroad? Well, thanks to the Mac Index, you can know for sure. This site – created by Wafiq Rodzuan, a Malaysian software developer – has a simple concept: it shows you the prices of different Apple products across the world. дальше »
2019-1-21 19:37 | |
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Why Guerrilla Games stubbornly built its amazing game engine from scratch
For our ongoing series ‘Fundamentals’ we’re looking at different companies worldwide and the basic principles they were built on. This time: video game developer Guerrilla Games. Guerrilla Games’ picturesque canalside office was originally intended to house 190 people, its technical director Michiel van der Leeuw tells me as he rushes through the building in search of an empty room. дальше »
2019-1-21 19:30 | |
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Full moon patents: Apple hints at new ‘smart ring’ and glass-covered iPhone
Ugh, the Gregorian calendar is so boring. That’s why we’re disrupting monthly series with a lunar cycle-based series about the best patents of the last synodic month, picked by the PatentYogi team. дальше »
2019-1-21 19:16 | |
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Zimbabwe blocked internet access, so Anonymous DDoS’d the government’s websites
For several days, starting on Monday 14 January 2019, Zimbabweans have been without Internet access. This is as a result of the Southern Afrikan country’s government, under rumored instructions from General Chiwenga and the leadership of President Emerson Mnangagwa, decided to threaten and ordered all 4 of the country’s telecommunications to shut off the Internet completely. дальше »
2019-1-21 18:48 | |
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Celebrities accused of harassment won’t be forgotten, thanks to this Chrome extension
Back in October 2017, Tarana Burke’s #MeToo went viral, empowering women and survivors of sexual harassment and abuse all over the world. The hashtag welcomed a new era of feminist activism, allowing survivors across the globe to share their stories and experiences. дальше »
2019-1-21 18:41 | |
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Ad blockers threaten digital marketers’ ability to understand customers
Digital advertisers know they’re screwed. Digital marketers don’t. Considering statistics like one in four US internet users are now blocking ads on a regular basis, coupled with the ongoing privacy battles over user data, it’s easy to see the challenge for digital advertisers. дальше »
2019-1-21 15:30 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Dark Web Bitcoin transactions doubled in 2018
If you didn’t notice, today is Monday, January 21, which means two things. One, it’s time for another Moonday Mornings; and two, it’s the most depressing day of the year – apparently. Goodthing we have a wrap-up of the weekend’s top cryptocurrency and blockchain news for you. дальше »
2019-1-21 11:35 | |
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Rumors Denying Russia’s $10B Bitcoin Investment ‘Ridiculous,’ Says Ginko
The economist who told the media Russia was planning to buy $10 billion of Bitcoin has staunchly defended his remarks in the face of ensuing criticism. ‘Who Denied It? Vladimir Putin?’ Speaking to Australian news outlet Micky, which first reported the story earlier this month, Vladislav Ginko dismissed reactions which questioned his reliability. дальше »
2019-1-21 11:30 | |
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Uber is now working on self-driving scooters and bicycles
Uber has had its fair share of troubles in its efforts to put self-driving cabs on the road, but before it tackles them all, it’s moving into new territory: building autonomous electric scooters and bicycles for its fleet of on-demand vehicles. дальше »
2019-1-21 09:51 | |
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Facebook now lets you create petitions for social causes
In the past few years, Facebook’s been concentrating on community-based features like Candidate Info and Town Hall to increase users’ engagement with local government and politics. In its latest move, it’ll roll out a petition feature you can use to create a campaign that other folks can support. дальше »
2019-1-21 09:33 | |
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The future of war is cyber
Gone are the days where battles are fought in person-to-person conflicts. In the coming years, most wars will be waged via computers, servers, and digital weapons. The question is, is the United States prepared for the future? Cyber and electronic warfare Military battles have evolved a tremendous amount over the years – most of it due to advances in weaponry and technology. дальше »
2019-1-21 04:30 | |
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Bitcoin (BTC) ATMs Boom Amid Crypto Rout
Australian Bitcoin ATM Provider Sees $360,000/Week In Turnover The Daily Mail, a popular British tabloid, recently reported on an Australian Bitcoin-centric entrepreneur by the name Sam Karagiozis. дальше »
2019-1-21 01:00 | |
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The challenges of moderating online content with deep learning
Earlier in December, the internet was abuzz with news of Tumblr’s declaration that it would ban adult content on its platform starting December 17. But aside from the legal, social and ethical aspects of the debate, what’s interesting is how the microblogging platform plans to implement the decision. дальше »
2019-1-20 20:00 | |
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Washington State County Doubles Down on Cryptocurrency After Mining Bust
After the boom, backlash, and (partial) bust of Bitcoin in central Washington, one might expect an aversion to the technology. But instead, one authority wants to capitalize on the resources left in the aftermath, to promote new growth in blockchain. дальше »
2019-1-20 16:00 | |
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How 2018 became Facebook’s worst year in privacy and security
In early December, Facebook’s developer team declared the discovery of a security bug that gave developers access to photos users hadn’t shared on their timeline, including photos they had posted in Facebook Marketplace or Stories. дальше »
2019-1-19 20:00 | |
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The security threats of neural networks and deep learning algorithms
This article is part of Demystifying AI, a series of posts that (try to) disambiguate the jargon and myths surrounding AI. History shows that cybersecurity threats evolve along with new technological advances. дальше »
2019-1-19 16:00 | |
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Government use of blockchain will shape our digital identity
To be honest, I hate the word “identity. ” There’s a lot of talk about this now, but if anyone is telling you they’re building “identity” on a public network, you should run immediately. Why? Because it’s probably the worst thing to do. дальше »
2019-1-19 15:30 | |
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Recycling the world’s plastic garbage could buy you the NFL, Apple and Microsoft
This year, I served on the judging panel for The Royal Statistical Society’s International Statistic of the Year. On Dec. 18, we announced the winner: 90. 5 percent, the amount of plastic that has never been recycled. дальше »
2019-1-19 11:30 | |
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AI isn’t here to steal your job, it’s here to make it better
The belief that AI will displace jobs has been well countered with arguments that AI actually empowers workers to focus on higher-level thinking and creating. It’s an advantage in the workplace, not an obstruction. дальше »
2019-1-19 10:30 | |
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Facebook’s secretly working on LOL — a meme hub meant to lure teens from Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok
Facebook hasn’t given up on attracting teens. After numerous failed products aimed at teens — including LOL, Facebook Watch, and IGTV — the company is now hard at work on LOL, a meme hub of sorts meant to win the hearts and minds of teens fleeing for greener pastures at TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram. дальше »
2019-1-19 04:22 | |
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Popular travel app hands out Trump-shaped stress balls to anyone who books a trip to Mexico
Travel app TRVL is offering Trump-shaped stress balls to travelers heading to Mexico, as a reward for those visiting in spite of damaging rhetoric from the US president. The item looks about how you’d expect: a recreation of the President’s head in squishy foam form. дальше »
2019-1-19 02:07 | |
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The #AmazonShitCarShow is some of the best crap on Prime
Amazon Prime‘s marketing team recently fired some shots when it called one of the most popular automotive shows on the air today a “shit car show. ” Even crazier is that the “shit car show” in question is one of Amazon‘s hit car shows – unbelievable! Amazon’s hit car show returns. дальше »
2019-1-19 23:56 | |
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Taiwanese Crypto Con Artists Arrested for $51 Million Bitcoin Investment Scam, Violated Country’s MLM Policies
A Group of Bitcoin con artists in Taipei, Taiwan, have recently been charged by the police for creating a crypto scam that took millions of dollars from investors. Both foreign and local investors were fooled according to The Next’s Web’s Hard Fork, which has also reported on this story. The scam began on October 2016 […] дальше »
2019-1-18 23:03 | |
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Facebook docs reveal a predatory policy for dealing with kids’ accidental purchases [Update]
A federal judge this week ruled Facebook must make public internal documents that reveal the rather unsavory ways the company allegedly profits off of unsuspecting children — as if the company’s history with kids wasn’t dubious enough. дальше »
2019-1-19 22:49 | |
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Facebook docs reveal a predatory policy for dealing with kids’ accidental purchases
A federal judge this week ruled Facebook must make public internal documents that reveal the rather unsavory ways the company allegedly profits off of unsuspecting children — as if the company’s history with kids wasn’t dubious enough. дальше »
2019-1-18 22:49 | |
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Microsoft is euthanizing Windows 10 Mobile in 2019
Just a few days after announcing it would stop supporting Windows 7 soon, Microsoft is sounding the death knell for another of its products: Windows 10 Mobile. Starting December 10, 2019 your devices will no longer be able to receive security or software updates on the OS, and Microsoft will no longer provide support should issues arise. дальше »
2019-1-18 21:57 | |
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