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Mark Zuckerberg resolves to hold public talks on the future of tech this year
Every year since 2009, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has publicly announced his New Year resolutions; for 2019, he intends to “host a series of public discussions about the future of technology in society — the opportunities, the challenges, the hopes, and the anxieties. дальше »
2019-1-9 11:59 | |
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How driverless cars choose who to kill is an ethical dilemma
Slowly but surely, work on self-driving cars is progressing. Crashes still happen, tragic accidents come to pass every once in a while, and autonomous vehicles still make stupid mistakes that the most novice human drivers would avoid. дальше »
2019-1-9 11:49 | |
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Google Assistant’s new features make it more useful for travelers
In its CES announcements, Google revealed a bunch of useful updates to Google Assistant including navigation, travel, and translation features. Here are the most notable changes that’ll help you in your daily interaction with Google Assistant. дальше »
2019-1-9 10:10 | |
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Apple will reportedly manufacture 10% fewer iPhones this quarter
Last week, Apple‘s CEO, Tim Cook, sent a letter to the investors stating that the company expected to lose $9 billion in revenue in the first quarter of 2019. Now, according to a report from Nikkei Asian Review, the Cupertino-based company is cutting down productions for new iPhones by 10 percent for the current quarter. дальше »
2019-1-9 08:22 | |
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Lenovo crammed Google Assistant smarts into this adorable alarm clock
Last year, we saw a bunch of brands launch smart speakers with touchscreens, including a revamped Echo Show from Amazon and several devices powered by Google Assistant. Lenovo was one of the first out of the gate in 2018, and it brought a fun new smart display to show off at CES – the Smart Clock. дальше »
2019-1-9 08:05 | |
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Twitter will begin testing ‘ice breakers’ to spark healthy conversation
Last year, Twitter touted a handful of features meant to spur conversation on the platform. Or, “increase the health of public conversation,” as CEO Jack Dorsey told Congress last year. At CES today, company representatives confirmed to Engadget that the features would roll out to certain users in the coming weeks as part of a public test. дальше »
2019-1-9 07:28 | |
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In Instagram’s darkest corner, all it takes is a hashtag to uncover images of child sexual abuse
For pedophiles, a single hashtag opened the door to one of Instagram’s seediest corners, one where images of sexually exploited children were openly traded as if they were collectibles. For anyone willing to engage, finding images of child sexual abuse was about as simple searching for a laptop on Craigslist. дальше »
2019-1-9 05:36 | |
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Dell’s new XPS 13 puts the webcam above the screen, and all is right with the world
Ever since Dell introduced the slim bezel XPS 13 back in 2015, reviewers and users alike have had one recurring complaint: the webcam is below the screen. As nice as having thin bezels is, this meant you’d get an unflattering view of your face at best and clear shot up your nose at worst. дальше »
2019-1-9 00:58 | |
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CES strips sex toy of award after allegedly deeming it ‘immoral’
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas is currently showing off the biggest new innovations in tech you who currently have a death grip on your pearls have to admit its a fascinating use of robotics, and I’m sure there’s at least one of you leaning closer to your… This story continues at The Next Web дальше »
2019-1-9 00:40 | |
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Alienware’s new Area 51m laptop lets you upgrade almost every component
For a gamer, buying a laptop is always a compromise: what you gain in portability you lose in upgradeability. Sure, some laptops allow you to upgrade your RAM and storage, but you’re almost always stuck with the CPU and GPU you’ve chosen, as those components need to be custom fit for the mobile chassis. дальше »
2019-1-8 21:51 | |
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Google twists Samourai Wallet’s arm to disable privacy features
Samourai Wallet, a Bitcoin wallet provider, is temporarily disabling some of its privacy-related features following a request from Google. The company, founded in 2015 by privacy activists, said in a blog post that it would be disabling three key features (Stealth Mode, Remote SMS and SIM Switch Defense) “due to restrictive Google Play Store Policies. дальше »
2019-1-8 19:12 | |
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Central bank study shows little desire to issue digital currencies
The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) has found that while most countries around the world are keen on creating their own digital coins, most of the work is considered conceptual, with only “a few” intending to use them over the next six years. дальше »
2019-1-8 18:55 | |
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There’s more to Bitcoin maximalism than meets the eye
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. If you’ve been in the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency game for any longer than a month, you’ve probably come across someone who has described themselves as a “Bitcoin maximalist. дальше »
2019-1-8 16:30 | |
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The MoodoGo will let you make smells wherever you may roam
Picture the scene. You’re in the office. Keys click, paper rustles, and there’s a murmur of idle chatter. Then, your nose wrinkles. “What’s that smell?” you think, grimacing. “If only there was some easy way of manipulating the environment around me to produce a more preferable fragrance. дальше »
2019-1-8 15:43 | |
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Oledcomm’s new Li-Fi setup delivers 100Mbps 16-user networks with invisible light
It isn’t always easy to support a large number of internet users over a single wireless connection? If that sounds like your company’s conference room, you might want to check out French firm Oledcomm’s new LiFiMax solution, based on light-based Li-Fi tech. дальше »
2019-1-8 15:10 | |
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Australian BitConnect boss hit with asset freeze and travel ban
Australian authorities have frozen the assets of BitConnect promoter John Bigatton, as international investigations into the world’s biggest cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme continue. As per request by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), the federal court also issued Bigatton with a travel ban, reports the Sydney Morning Herald. дальше »
2019-1-8 14:24 | |
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Ethereum Classic hackers steal over $1.1M with 51% attacks
Ethereum Classic, one of the most popular forks of the second most valuable cryptocurrencies by marketcap has suffered a 51-percent attack. After Chinese blockchain security firm SlowMist raised the alarm, an analyst at CoinNess dug a little deeper. дальше »
2019-1-8 13:34 | |
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We need an ‘AI sidekick’ to fight malicious AI
“Now that we realize our brains can be hacked, we need an antivirus for the brain. ” Those were the words of Yuval Noah Harari, famous historian and outspoken critic of Silicon Valley. The sentence, which was part of a recent interview by Wired’s Nick Thompson with Harari and former Google design ethicist Tristan Harris, was a reference to how tech companies use AI algorithms to manipulate user behavior in profitable ways. дальше »
2019-1-8 13:18 | |
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Amelia Earhart would have a hard time disappearing in 2019
When Amelia Earhart took off in 1937 to fly around the world, people had been flying airplanes for only about 35 years. When she tried to fly across the Pacific, she – and the world – knew it was risky. дальше »
2019-1-8 11:23 | |
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India’s massive Jio carrier is blocking VPN sites and violating net neutrality rules
Reliance Jio, the third largest mobile carrier in India, is blocking access to several proxy and VPN sites that allow users to anonymously browse the web and sidestep internet service providers’ content restrictions online. дальше »
2019-1-8 10:56 | |
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Intel introduces a new project for laptops with 5G and AI
AI and 5G are currently the biggest buzzwords in the smartphone world, and now they’re making their way into the laptop space. Chipmaker Intel announced a program named “Project Athena” to encourage hardware makers to build laptops with AI and 5G capabilities, starting later this year. дальше »
2019-1-8 10:35 | |
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Uber air taxi partner unveils its Bell Nexus flying car
At CES, Fort Worth, Texas-based firm Bell revealed a full-scale model of its Nexus hybrid-electric air taxi that can take off and land vertically, and seat five people. The flying car/helicopter uses six tilting ducted fans to move through the air and make vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) maneuvers, and its hybrid propulsion system is said to allow for covering greater distances than a purely electric drivetrain. дальше »
2019-1-8 09:18 | |
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AT&T is pretending like 5G is already here – and misleading users
Last week, owners of select LG and Samsung phones using AT&T network got a software update that changed the “4G” icon in their status bar to “5GE” (E stands for Evolution). In reality, AT&T hasn’t really deployed a 5G network yet – it’s just renaming LTE Advanced and LTE Advanced Pro to 5GE. дальше »
2019-1-8 08:07 | |
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Ethereum Classic (ETC) Developers Deny 51% Attack, Double Spend
Cryptocurrency, Ethereum Classic (ETC)–In a bizarre twist for the story developing around Ethereum Classic, developers for the ETC token are now making the claim that the blockchain has not experienced a 51 percent attack, in addition to denying the presence of a double spend. дальше »
2019-1-8 06:54 | |
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LG’s crazy rollable TV is coming this spring
A year ago, LG gave us a peek at its 65-inch rollable TV prototype at CES. Now, it’s bringing the creation to market as its flagship device in the 4k OLED TV market for 2019. The prototype was awe-inspiring, showing a flat — almost literally — screen TV that rolled away inside a base. дальше »
2019-1-8 05:52 | |
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European Central Bank Policy Maker Calls Crypto ‘a Fairy-Tale Story’
A member of the European Central Bank’s decision-making body has stated that cryptocurrencies will end up a “complete load of nonsense”
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Someone embedded an Android tablet in a mirror, because 2019
It’s okay to talk to your mirror. Plenty of people start the day by recanting affirmations in-front of their own reflection. Things only become a bit troublesome when the mirror talks back. You could be living in some sort of Jacob Grimm fairytale land. дальше »
2019-1-8 04:00 | |
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Harley-Davidson debuts its all-electric ‘LiveWire’ motorcycle at CES
Harley-Davidson today announced that it has started taking pre-orders for its first all-electric motorcycle, the LiveWire. For automakers, it’s a mad dash to the finish line in an attempt to compete with the likes of Tesla, BMW, Volkswagen and others. дальше »
2019-1-8 01:49 | |
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Sonarworks brings its pro studio sound to smartphones
One of the coolest audio products I tried last year wasn’t a pair of headphones or speakers, but software. Sonarworks’ True-Fi uses sophisticated calibration technology to tweak your headphone’s sound to match the accurate, flat sound of speakers in a professional recording studio, and it really works. дальше »
2019-1-8 00:26 | |
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LG’s amazing roll-up TV is now the real deal, and it goes on sale this spring
LG’s rollable TV was one of the coolest things we saw at CES last year. In case you don’t remember, it was a 65-inch OLED panel that was able to literally roll into a slim base at the touch of a button, hidden from sight until needed. дальше »
2019-1-7 22:57 | |
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JBL’s Android TV soundbar will ship this spring, maybe, finally, supposedly
Way back in May we reported on what was one of the cleverest gadgets we’d seen in a while: the JBL Link Bar, a soundbar that doubles as an Android TV box. It’s a supremely sensible mash-up, and we were excited to see how it worked out in practice. дальше »
2019-1-7 19:20 | |
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For some bewildering reason the new Petcube has Alexa support
I’ll put this out there, I think treat cameras like the Furbo and Petcube are great. These nifty little devices allow pet owners to keep an eye on (and interact with) their beloved animals. It’s a wonderful idea. дальше »
2019-1-7 19:14 | |
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House of Marley announces a gorgeous eco-friendly Google Assistant smart speaker
House of Marley today announced it was entering the smart speaker space with the Google Assistant-powered Get Together Mini. The assistant, which was announced at the CES event in Las Vegas, looks genuinely gorgeous, and is something that you arguably wouldn’t mind having sat on your kitchen table. дальше »
2019-1-7 18:56 | |
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Bitcoin playboy who ‘made it rain’ accused of HK$3M fraud
You might remember Wong Ching-Kit, the self-styled Bitcoin ‘millionaire’ behind last month’s outlandish publicity stunt, which saw thousands of dollars rain from the sky in one of Hong Kong‘s poorest neighbourhoods. дальше »
2019-1-7 16:57 | |
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Blue’s new XLR mic will help podcasters and YouTubers step up their set-up
If you’ve ever created a podcast – or looked into doing so – I bet you’ll know Blue. Whether it’s the Yeti or its Nano counterpart, the company is famous for building USB microphones that make recording audio easy. дальше »
2019-1-7 16:34 | |
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Colorado senators want some cryptocurrencies to be exempt from securities laws
Lawmakers from Colorado are looking to introduce legislation that would exempt cryptocurrencies from current securities laws. Last week, Stephen Fenberg (Democrat) and Jack Tate (Republican) together filed the “Colorado Digital Token Act” – spotted by CoinDesk. дальше »
2019-1-7 16:13 | |
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Tile wants to put its gadget-finding tech in all of your Bluetooth devices
Tile – the company best known for its smart tags that help you find misplaced wallets and keys – today announced a partnership with several Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) chipmakers which will see its gadget-tracking technology enabled at the chip level. дальше »
2019-1-7 16:00 | |
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Acer put a rotating display in its $4,000 Predator Triton 900 gaming laptop
CES is upon us and it’s raining gaming laptops. After Samsung and Asus’ announcements, Acer has unveiled a curious $4,000 convertible laptop named the Predator Triton 900. The device features a 17-inch 4K display supported by a CNC-machined Ezel Aero Hinge that allows you to flip, extend, or recline the screen while it remains attached to the base. дальше »
2019-1-7 14:33 | |
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December in Africa: Ghanian healthcare drones and Cameroonian separatist cryptocurrency
December is an expensive month for anyone, and tech companies across Africa went on a fundraising spree in advance of the festive period last month. Companies from across the continent, in a variety of sectors, raised funding in December. дальше »
2019-1-7 13:33 | |
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ASUS rethinks gaming laptop design with its inventive new ROG Mothership
I can’t help but rag on gaming laptops that feature loud design elements and over-the-top RGB lighting, but I can certainly get behind ASUS‘ bonkers new ROG Mothership, which features a radical approach to cramming plenty of powerful hardware into a portable system. дальше »
2019-1-7 13:12 | |
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Moonday Morning: Fortnite accidentally started accepting Monero
Hard Fork is back up and running on all cylinders. It’s the first Moonday Morning of 2019 and that means that there’s a lot to catch up on. Let’s take a look at what we missed while we were away over the holidays. дальше »
2019-1-7 13:05 | |
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The first renders of the alleged 2019 iPhone feature a hideous 3-camera setup
We’re just over a week into 2019, and alleged renders of the next iPhone have already leaked. Tipster OnLeaks and Digit India published a bunch of renders yesterday of what might be the iPhone XI, which you can see above and below. дальше »
2019-1-7 11:43 | |
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Samsung re-enters the gaming laptop arena with its RTX 2080-powered Notebook Odyssey
At CES in Las Vegas today, Samsung unveiled its fresh take on gaming laptops, the Notebook Odyssey, with top-end hardware and and a more discreet look than others in this segment. The Notebook Odyssey (which is actually the latest in Samsung‘s gaming lineup of the same name) packs an all-new Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 graphics card that supports ray tracing, along with an 8th-gen Intel Core i7 chip, 16GB RAM, and 256GB of SSD storage, as well as a 1TB HDD. дальше »
2019-1-7 10:18 | |
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Samsung is bringing an iTunes app to its smart TVs soon
In a surprise announcement, rivals Samsung and Apple decided to team up and bring the iTunes movies and TV Shows app to Samsung’s Smart TV range in 100 countries. According to the announcement, iTunes will be pre-loaded on Samsung‘s smart TVs launching this year, and a firmware update will bring the app to TVs from 2018. дальше »
2019-1-7 10:05 | |
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Android Q might get a system-wide dark mode
Android users have clamored for years for a dark mode across the entire OS, and it looks like the wait is nearly over. According to a comment spotted in the Chromium bug tracker by Android Police, devices running the upcoming Android Q platform will get a system-wide dark theme. дальше »
2019-1-7 08:19 | |
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ASUS cleverly adds a notch to its latest laptop for the thinnest bezels ever
Lots of folks were annoyed when smartphones began cutting out a notch from their displays to make room for front cameras and maximize screen real estate a couple of years ago. Now, ASUS is turning that idea on its head for CES, so as to slim down the bezels on its new ZenBook S13 laptop. дальше »
2019-1-7 07:56 | |
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Get your shit together in 2019 with these 7 free productivity tools
A new year is the best time to get your life in order. You’ll work out more, read better books, be more productive, drink less, floss… and it always pans out. Right? Well, this year it’s definitely going to work. дальше »
2019-1-6 10:00 | |
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7 awesome apps you might’ve missed in 2018
2018 might game developer InstCoffee. The app’s interface is barebones, like the internet’s earliest HTML sites, but that’s part of its charm and weirdness. In InstLife you live out randomly generated lives by making life-defining decisions, such as going to college, getting married, having children, and dying. It’s… This story continues at The Next Web дальше »
2019-1-5 10:00 | |
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