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Video shows Tesla owners could just tow pickups blocking Supercharger stations… if they wanted
YouTuber shows one way to stop pickup trucks from blocking Tesla Supercharging stations… tow them There’s no better way to “own the libs” than parking a gas guzzling pickup in front of a renewable fuel source. дальше »
2019-1-5 05:12 | |
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Huawei P30 shows up in renders… and brings back the headphone jack?
After Huawei’s P20 and Mate 20 lines were met with near-universal praise last year, Huawei is getting ready to return with the P30 this year. Today we got our best glimpse of what the device may look like yet, thanks to a render created by OnLeaks and 91 Mobiles. дальше »
2019-1-5 04:20 | |
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Weather apps are secretly selling your location data to the highest bidder
Location data is a funny thing. You need it to get an accurate forecast, and they, the app-maker, need it to cash in on a free-to-you service. Few, though, realize this data isn’t solely meant to provide you an accurate forecast. дальше »
2019-1-5 03:40 | |
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How to take better portrait mode photos on any phone
Ah, portrait mode. Ever since Huawei pioneered the depth-sensing tech and Apple ran with it, it seems every other Instagram photo has that faux-DSLR look. Unfortunately, our smartphones aren’t exactly perfect at imitating the shallow depth of field of a real large-sensor camera, so it’s important to help the tiny sensors out when we can. дальше »
2019-1-4 18:00 | |
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Hard Fork’s blockchain and cryptocurrency expectations for 2019
The cryptocurrency and blockchain industry has had a particularly turbulent year. In January Bitcoin prices were well over $18,000, and in December dropped below $4,000. It seems impossible to make any reasoned judgement as to what prices the market will hold next. дальше »
2019-1-4 15:00 | |
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Marshall’s Kilburn II is a star performer among wireless speakers
You probably know of the Marshall brand of guitar amplifiers, which have been rocking clubs and arenas since the 60s. With the help of Sweden-based firm Zound Industries, the brand expanded to launch consumer products like headphones and wireless speakers a couple of years ago; its instantly recognizable moniker and stage-ready aesthetic have helped it gain a foothold in the saturated audio gear space. дальше »
2019-1-4 14:09 | |
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How to quietly ditch people you follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
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. Ever wished you could discreetly filter certain people out of your social media feeds? We feel you, and we’re here to help you do just that in a matter of seconds on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, without letting your ‘friends’ know. дальше »
2019-1-4 13:54 | |
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12 tactics for engaging and retaining your mobile app users
As more and more businesses create stand-alone branded mobile apps, competition for user attention is fiercer than ever. You can’t simply create an app for the sake of it and expect your customers to download and engage with it. дальше »
2019-1-4 12:00 | |
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Apple should implement this cool ‘environmentally-lit’ UI effect in iOS
We may have bid farewell to skeuomorphic design in mobile and desktop interfaces for now, but an ex-Apple engineer is taking another shot at mimicking reality in UIs to great effect. In a video released earlier this week, Bob Burrough showed off his work in progress on an ‘environmentally-lit user interface. дальше »
2019-1-4 10:28 | |
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Xiaomi rumored to be working on a triple-fold phone
Last year, Samsung gave us a glimpse of its highly anticipated Galaxy F foldable phone. Now, a new leak suggests that Xiaomi might be working on an ambitious triple-fold phone. Reporter Evan Blass tweeted a video of the mysterious device allegedly made by Xiaomi. дальше »
2019-1-4 09:54 | |
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Project Cars game studio is working on “the most powerful console ever built”
London-based game development shop Slightly Mad Studios – which is behind the Project CARS racing sim series, as well as the Need for Speed: Shift franchise – is living up to its name with the announcement of its next project: a game console to rival the Xbox and PlayStation, and support VR content, in three years’ time. дальше »
2019-1-4 08:38 | |
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Samsung’s clever new monitor frees up desk space without a wall mount
The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is just around the corner, and announcements of new products have already started to roll in, including a bunch of high-end monitors from Samsung. But among the lot, the Space Monitor that can be attached to your desk with a clamp seems particularly intriguing. дальше »
2019-1-4 08:22 | |
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Design isn’t only about great ideas — it’s about finishing projects
“I’m not very good at the detailed design phase. I’m good at concepting and setting up the initial phase of the project. But when we get to the point where we need to iterate on smaller updates to the product, I’m not great. дальше »
2019-1-4 06:00 | |
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Samsung’s Galaxy S10 leaks with new Infinity-O display cutout
A new year, another phone leak. It’s no secret that Samsung is launching the Galaxy S10 this year, likely sometime in late February. By now the rumor mill is running in full force. We’ve seen many renders of the device and some sketchy leaks, but now we have a clear look at the device courtesy of ever-reliable leaker Evan Blass. дальше »
2019-1-4 02:52 | |
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Sonos FCC filing suggests smart satellite speaker is on the way
Sonos has been pretty the past couple of years, what with the Sonos One, Beam, and Amp. But according to an FCC filing unearthed by Variety, it’s already preparing another addition to its line-up: a satellite speaker codenamed ‘S18. дальше »
2019-1-4 00:21 | |
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Elections, fake news, and spam: WhatsApp has a tough year ahead in India next year
In India, most people won’t ask you for a business card to get your contact info. Instead, they’ll ask you if you use WhatsApp. Your neighborhood grocer will accept orders for home delivering your weekly shopping list through the app. дальше »
2019-1-3 18:00 | |
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25 of our favorite Mac apps (2018 Edition)
It’s that time of year again, a time to look back and reflect on the best new apps and the trusted, reliable applications you just can’t get away from. TNW, as always, strives to provide an uncompromising list of favorites, while not including the must-haves that you’re probably already downloading — Spotify, Slack, etc. дальше »
2019-1-3 17:11 | |
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Wicked Audio launches bonkers speaker/wireless headphone hybrid at CES
Wicked Audio today announced a swathe of new audio products at the CES trade show, currently taking place in Las Vegas. The most interesting of which is arguably the Wicked Audio Syver — an AirPod-style wireless earphone/travel speaker hybrid. дальше »
2019-1-3 17:00 | |
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TNW Answers’ best cryptocurrency and blockchain insights from 2018
Blockchain is brand new technology. Not only is it mostly untested, but the implications and use-cases of distributed ledger technology still aren’t fully realized, let alone understood. With our regular TNW Answers sessions, we’ve given leaders and disruptors of decentralized tech a platform to discuss and explore the bleeding-edge of the industry. дальше »
2019-1-3 15:00 | |
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Xiaomi turns its Redmi budget phone label into a sub-brand
Chinese hardware giant Xiaomi just announced that it is officially turning its Redmi label – which it’s used for its budget Android phones – into a sub-brand. The announcement on the company’s website indicates that it’ll reveal more information at a press conference on January 10. дальше »
2019-1-3 12:06 | |
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Hackers take over Chromecasts to warn owners about security risks
A couple of dutiful hackers have been hijacking thousands of Google’s Chromecast streaming dongles to warn users that the devices can be taken over, and remotely forced to play any YouTube video the attackers’ choose, reports TechCrunch. дальше »
2019-1-3 10:31 | |
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New USB-C protocol could save your devices from faulty chargers
To protect devices from damage through incompatible chargers and malware attacks, USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) – the organization that supports and promotes changes for USB standards – has introduced an authentication program for USB-C connections. дальше »
2019-1-3 10:16 | |
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9 outstanding podcasts episodes you should’ve listened to in 2018
It’s been a hell of a year, and we can’t wait for it to be over. Lucky for us, we can relive the trauma of 2018 over and over again with these nine podcasts that were, well, fanbloodytastic. But they aren’t all sad — some are funny, others shocking. дальше »
2019-1-3 10:00 | |
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Apple expects to lose $9 billion in Q1 revenue over slowing iPhone sales
Apple is facing a rocky start to 2019, as it’s published a letter from CEO Tim Cook to shareholders explaining that the company expects a $9 billion drop in revenue in the first quarter of 2019 (down from a high forecast of $93 billion to an updated figure of $84 billion). дальше »
2019-1-3 08:35 | |
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A recap of tech’s crazy 2018
We started this year full of energy and hope, eager to escape the dumpster fire that was 2017. 2018’s been a hell of a ride, with plenty of ups, downs, and unexpected twists. Let’s take a closer look at the crazy year that was in tech. дальше »
2019-1-3 06:00 | |
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Nano (NANO) coin is great in many aspects but this one
Nano and exchanges are a tumultuous story ever since Bitgrail hack where Nano holders lost around $150 in a hack of the long closed exchange. Bitgrail is long-forgotten and the new exchange itch for Nano holders is the largest exchange by (real) trading volume, the CZ led behemoth Binance. дальше »
2019-1-3 01:45 | |
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AI is incredibly smart, but it will never match human creativity
One could be forgiven for thinking that machines are creative. Numerous artificial intelligence projects appear to demonstrate that machines are capable of creating intricate works of art that rival those created by their inferior human creators. дальше »
2019-1-3 22:00 | |
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7 of the best, top, highest rated, essential books on Bitcoin and blockchain
We were all cryptocurrency and blockchain novices once. We tried to overcome our shortcomings by reading endless mind boggling Telegram chats. But there is a simpler way! Books! Of course, there will always be things for us to learn, but here’s a list of Hard Fork’s favorite educational books about cryptocurrency and blockchain that you should read in the new year. дальше »
2019-1-2 18:00 | |
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Facebook “owns” my family: a cautionary fable
I hate New Year. I don’t do resolutions and am generally “bah, humbug” about the whole hullabaloo. This year, my curmudgeonly attitude was dramatically amplified by social media in general, and Facebook in particular. дальше »
2019-1-2 16:59 | |
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On our obsession with design methods
A design method is simply a set of steps you can refer to, so that you don’t have to reinvent the wheel every time you are trying to solve a similar design problem. Design methods are great. They help define a baseline way of doing something. дальше »
2019-1-2 16:00 | |
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10 reasons I’m still not switching to Bluetooth headphones
I’m lucky enough to be able to try out all the latest audio gear, so sometimes friends and family are surprised to see I’m not donning Bluetooth headphones. Why would someone who reviews tech for a living not be living the wireless life? While I certainly have access to more Bluetooth headphones than I need, more often than not, I’m reaching for my wired cans. дальше »
2019-1-2 10:00 | |
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How a poor Victorian woman changed the way we do dinosaur science
Lyme Regis is an almost obnoxiously gorgeous town in Dorset in the west of England, perched atop the cliffs of the world-heritage listed Jurassic Coast. Thanks to a campaign set off by a local 10-year-old girl and her mother, the people of this town is raising funds to erect a statue to their famous citizen Mary Anning. дальше »
2019-1-2 04:00 | |
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47 ‘non-design’ qualities every designer should have
Write clear emails Be flexible; briefs change Find problems before they occur Bring energy to the table Don’t take design critique as an insult Understand the impact of moving that button Make people around you feel comfortable Bring 3 solutions with every complaint Don’t give up too fast Mute your microphone when not speaking Be aware of your own strengths and weaknesses Bend, but not break Take notes; it shows respect Pay attention to details Get off your chair to point at something in the screen Get off your chair to whiteboard Know exactly which Slack reactions to use, when Avoid jargon Fail gracefully Be… This story continues at The Next Web дальше »
2019-1-2 02:00 | |
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How developers will work in 2019
We’ve got a tradition here at TNW Towers. Every year around Christmas, we reach out to a selected cadre of developers and ask them how they see their craft changing in the year ahead. The insights are always fascinating, and this year is no exception. дальше »
2019-1-2 22:10 | |
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Twitter let someone promote an obvious PayPal phishing scam
Phishing scams are nothing new, but it’s certainly unusual to see them show up in your Twitter timeline as a promoted tweet. Nevertheless, earlier this evening, I came across this promoted post from the (since deleted) account @PaypalChristm. дальше »
2019-1-2 21:31 | |
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The last resort of failing tech companies is UX design – it won’t save them
Facebook is using billboards to demonstrate their commitment to fighting fake news. Uber is running TV spots to illustrate the company’s commitment to doing good. Once considered disruptors, digital companies are now using the same strategies oil and tobacco companies used back in the ’90s to project the illusion of an optimistic future — while their design teams are still tied to aggressive, revenue-driven, short-term metrics. дальше »
2019-1-1 16:00 | |
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Here’s why calendars look the way they do
What is the first image you visualize in your head when you think about a calendar? Probably a table with numbers arranged in seven columns and five rows (or six row depending on day one) to display the full month ahead. дальше »
2019-1-1 04:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Market’s 2018 Was A Gut Check As 2019 Looks To Create A True Comeback Story
2019 Is The Year Crypto Makes A Comeback: Here’s Why While 2016-17 saw the meteoric rise of the crypto market as a whole, 2018 saw the entire sector fall to its knees. However, looking ahead, latest market indicators now seem to suggest that the coming year could usher in a new era of prosperity for […] дальше »
2018-12-31 20:23 | |
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Here’s why telephones and calculators use different numeric keypads
Picture the keypad of a telephone and calculator side by side. Can you see the subtle difference between the two without resorting to your smartphone? Don’t worry if you can’t recall the design. дальше »
2018-12-31 16:00 | |
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End of year crypto roundup: How did Cardano perform in 2018?
Cardano is an open-source blockchain and smart contracts platform, supported by the namesake cryptocurrency Cardano (ADA). The project is a direct competitor to Ethereum, and the two organizations also share a co-founder between them — Charles Hokinson. дальше »
2018-12-31 12:00 | |
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3 New Year’s resolutions that might help thaw the ‘crypto winter’
As 2018 draws to a close, many members of the crypto community will be happy that they made it through to the end of another volatile year. Many can still be heard repeating their mantra of “I believe in the tech” to anyone that will care to listen. дальше »
2018-12-31 04:00 | |
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US Senator Jailed in Relation to a Fraudulent Crypto-Insurance Scheme
In yet another bizarre story to come out from within the crypto sector, a Georgia state senator was jailed a couple of days back for being involved with a fraudulent scheme that involved— you guessed it— ‘cryptocurrency’. дальше »
2018-12-31 22:00 | |
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How a group of students discovered the sounds of solar storms
We are now truly living in the era of big data. And it’s not just companies like Facebook and YouTube that are reaping the benefits, big data is transforming science too. In the space sciences, we have an unprecedented number of satellites and ground-based instruments that monitor Earth’s space environment – routinely producing tonnes of data. дальше »
2018-12-31 22:00 | |
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TNW’s favorite apps for Windows users in 2018
Microsoft’s app store for Windows has become a fairly impressive library of software for users, and we want our readers to go into the new year with apps that will make their PCs just that much better. дальше »
2018-12-30 18:00 | |
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Motion design looks hard, but it doesn’t have to be
Motion helps make UIs expressive and easy to use. Despite having so much potential, motion is perhaps the least understood of all the design disciplines. This may be due to it being one of the newer members of the UI design family. дальше »
2018-12-30 16:00 | |
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