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YouTube’s testing two back-to-back ads so you can watch videos for longer
Do you absolutely hate YouTube’s pre-roll ads? Well, YouTube’s thinking about introducing two back-to-back skippable ads, called “Ad-pods. ” In return, it’ll let you watch a longer video without interruptions. дальше »
2018-11-22 16:13 | |
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Amazon Web Services outage forces major cryptocurrency exchanges offline
Two major South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges have been forced offline, after critical Amazon Web Services (AWS) servers suffered nationwide failure Thursday morning. AWS, one of the world’s widely used cloud services, was hit with major internal server failures that brought popular digital asset exchanges, Upbit and Coinone, to a screeching halt. дальше »
2018-11-22 14:31 | |
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It’s time to kill off follower counts on social networks
Over the past couple of weeks, Twitter and Instagram have begun testing ways to reduce visual emphasis on users’ follower counts. The tweaks aren’t much more than changes in font size and where the text appears. дальше »
2018-11-22 14:02 | |
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Vulnerability in Ethereum token allowed hackers to suck exchanges dry
A critical vulnerability in an Ethereum token made it possible for malicious actors to force cryptocurrency exchange desks to spend extremely high fees on transactions. Even worse, the attackers could abuse the bug for profit. дальше »
2018-11-22 13:55 | |
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This Japanese extension will disguise Twitter as Slack so you can pretend to work
Some human experiences are universal; they exist wherever our species may be. For example, games have been played worldwide for millennia, most religions were developed to make sense of our existence, and … This story continues at The Next WebOr just read more coverage about: Slack,Twitter дальше »
2018-11-22 13:49 | |
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MIT engineers fly a Star Trek-inspired plane without any moving parts
Inspired by Star Trek, researchers from MIT have successfully demonstrated that a plane can fly silently using ‘ionic wind,’ without needing any moving parts such as propellers, turbine blades, and fans. дальше »
2018-11-22 13:39 | |
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Singapore announces funding for blockchain innovation and adoption
The Singapore government continues to lend support to blockchain innovation in the country with more investments. Today, in a press release the Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) of Singapore announced seed funding for companies to develop a comprehensive blockchain platform to connect all stakeholders from within and outside the industry. дальше »
2018-11-22 13:24 | |
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Report: 2018 is the year of stablecoin (whether you like it or not)
In 1997, during the dot-com boom, there were nearly 9,000 companies listed on U. S. stock exchanges. Since then, that figure has been cut in half and the number of IPOs has been in decline. Fast forward to 2017 and startups raised over $6. дальше »
2018-11-22 13:10 | |
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Hate speech is still too easy to find on social media
Shortly after the synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, I noticed that the word “Jews” was trending on Twitter. As a social media researcher and educator, I became concerned that the violence would spread online, as it has in the past. дальше »
2018-11-22 12:26 | |
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Xiaomi’s $194 Redmi Note 6 Pro with dual front cameras drops in India
Xiaomi has built a commanding position in the Indian smartphone market by selling a wide range of affordable phones priced between $85 to $200 over the past few years. It’s now added an intriguing new model to its budget Redmi lineup: the Redmi Note 6 Pro. дальше »
2018-11-22 11:24 | |
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‘NIPS’ AI conference renamed after 30 years over complaints of sexism
The board organizing the conference on Neural Information Processing Systems – one of the world’s most noted events for researchers working on artificial intelligence – has changed the acronym used for the event’s name after attendees complained that the name contributed to an atmosphere of sexism. дальше »
2018-11-22 10:26 | |
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Get Black Friday started now with 5 deals that’ll truly make you thankful
Every year, we sit around the Thanksgiving dinner table and recount the full annotated list of everything we’re thankful for. Then we engage in the Thanksgiving gluttony (otherwise known as dinner) — and thankfulness gets shoved into the back of the closet for yet another year. дальше »
2018-11-22 10:17 | |
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South Korea’s Kakao Starts New Blockchain Subsidiary In Singapore to Entice More Crypto Investors
One of the largest Internet conglomerates in South Korea, Kakao Corp, has decided to establish a subsidiary of its main company in the country of Singapore. This is part of move from the messaging giant to attract foreign investments with cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-11-22 09:26 | |
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Report: Apple considered making a low-cost streaming TV dongle
For years, Amazon, Google, and Roku have been battling it out in for the top spot in the video streaming market with their affordable dongles. But it seems that a new competitor might join the fight: Apple. дальше »
2018-11-22 08:59 | |
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Google’s AI-powered Duplex calling service arrives on Pixel phones in the US
Remember when Google demoed Duplex, a service that would have an AI-powered bot call restaurants and salons to book tables and appointments for you over the phone? VentureBeat reports that it’s real, and as promised last month, it’s rolling out to Pixel phones in ‘select cities’ in the US. дальше »
2018-11-22 08:53 | |
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How to stop Reddit’s annoying app download prompt
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and connected services. Reddit may be the homepage of the Internet, but it desperately wants you to download its mobile app. дальше »
2018-11-22 02:11 | |
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YouTubers demonstrate the easiest way to ruin Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time for food, family, and arguing politics with people you’ve blocked on social media but can’t avoid at the dinner table. This year, if things get too tense, we’ve got a suggestion: break out the turkey fails. дальше »
2018-11-22 23:54 | |
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5 lesser-known, yet highly effective ways to manage client relationships
Back in the day, it seemed like there were really only two options to manage client relationships: face-to-face meetings and phone calls. While these client management techniques can certainly still prove effective today, there’s no denying that they’re not always the right fit — especially for e-commerce brands and others servicing international clientele. дальше »
2018-11-22 23:20 | |
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Does the new iPad Pro have a ‘bendgate’ problem?
If you follow tech YouTube channels, you’ve probably heard of JerryRigEverything. A buff bald dude called Zach Nelson puts devices to the (admittedly unscientific) test by scratching their glass, setting fire to the displays, and – the most popular bit – trying to bend them in his bare hands. дальше »
2018-11-22 22:58 | |
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Google shares which Thanksgiving food tutorials are most popular by state
For all the Americans out there, food-heavy holiday Thanksgiving hits tomorrow. To commemorate the occasion (and perhaps rat out the newbie cooks in the country), Google’s released a chart showing which states’ residents are searching for Thanksgiving recipe videos on YouTube. дальше »
2018-11-21 22:11 | |
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Bitcoin Cash ABC update exposes potentially catastrophic vulnerability
It hasn’t been long since the monstrously wasteful hash wars began, but it already seems both newly spawned blockchains are running into potentially crippling technical difficulties. Shortly after BSV (nChain’s implementation of Bitcoin Cash) suffered from a bug that split its network in two, it appears that BAB (Bitcoin-ABC’s implementation of Bitcoin Cash) has rolled out a software update that puts its entire network at risk of 51-percent attacks from rogue miners. дальше »
2018-11-21 20:52 | |
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KodakOne Crypto Project Contractors and Developers Yet to be Paid $100,000 USD Owed Allegedly
KodakOne, a crypto project backed by the photography appliances producer Kodak is apparently being sued by contractors and outsourcing agency for unpaid invoices that reached more than $125,000. TheNextWeb breaks the story that in a series of email exchanges between contractors, outsourcing agency along with its representing law firm, and KodakOne, a group of contractors […] дальше »
2018-11-21 18:45 | |
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Binance’s CZ shares bits of his Bitcoin Bear Market Story from 2015
It is certainly not “world’s cryptocurrency reminiscing day”, still, there’s been an innumerable amount of throwback stories from Bitcoiners. A reaction to the bearish reign, mostly expressed with anger, pain, and disgust, but for the likes of Binance’s CEO Zhao Changpeng, who had previously assured users to stay put and persist through the bloodbath, the […] The post Binance’s CZ shares bits of his Bitcoin Bear Market Story from 2015 appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-11-21 18:27 | |
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How to turn on your iPhone’s ‘Low Power Mode’ quickly and easily
Welcome to Plugged Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. One of my favorite iPhone features is Low Power Mode. дальше »
2018-11-21 16:17 | |
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Siemens wants to change the way we share energy… with blockchain
Industrial giant Siemens is the latest corporation to make moves in the blockchain space. The company has announced it intends to use the technology to bring innovation to the energy sector and give more power to the people – you know, the usual yet-to-be-proven decentralization rhetorics. дальше »
2018-11-21 16:08 | |
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Study: WhatsApp helps Nigerian women get their voices heard
Mobile phones have become widespread all over the world, including in rural and low-income communities. As research shows, these devices have the potential to bring about significant societal change – a fact acknowledged in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. дальше »
2018-11-21 15:36 | |
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The difference between AI and machine learning, explained
A while ago, while browsing through the latest AI news, I stumbled upon a company that claimed to use “machine learning and advanced artificial intelligence” to collect and analyze hundreds of data touch points to improve user experience in mobile apps. дальше »
2018-11-21 14:49 | |
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Bitcoin usage among major payment processors has dropped 80%
The sharp dip in price is hardly the only hurdle ahead of cryptocurrency mainstream adoption: Bitcoin usage among major merchants and payment processors has purportedly fallen 80 percent since the beginning of the year. дальше »
2018-11-21 14:41 | |
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Bitcoin beatdown ‘victim’ jailed for $1M cryptocurrency theft
Remember that kid that got tortured by his friends in an attempt to steal his Bitcoin about a month ago? Well, turns out he may have actually made his cryptocurrency fortune by stealing it from a Silicon Valley exec, after pulling an elaborate SIM-swapping scheme. дальше »
2018-11-21 14:28 | |
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500,000 Android users downloaded malware made by one developer
Android malware has been on the rise over the past couple of years, we’ve just seen one of the worst attacks of this kind. ESET security researcher Lukas Stefanko found 13 apps with malware on the Play store, and said that more than 560,000 people downloaded these apps before Google took them down. дальше »
2018-11-21 14:09 | |
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Google’s Neighbourly app is rolling out across India now, and it’s actually pretty neat
In May, Google launched Neighbourly, a Q&A app to help you learn more about your neighborhood by asking people who live near you. The company kicked off a trial in India’s financial capital of Mumbai, followed by seven smaller cities. дальше »
2018-11-21 10:55 | |
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Tether Unable to Shake Claims of Market Manipulation
Accusations and allegations come and go like wildfire in the world of cryptocurrency, but the suspicion surrounding Tether and its potential involvement in market manipulation is perhaps the most persistent story of 2018. дальше »
2018-11-21 08:59 | |
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Facebook launches a dashboard for tracking the time you spend in its app
We first heard in June that Facebook was working on a feature to help you track and manage the amount of time you spent in its mobile app. Following a delay after the company announced its rollout in August, it’s finally here. дальше »
2018-11-21 08:56 | |
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Samsung’s Galaxy S10 will reportedly get a huge 6.7-inch screen and 6 cameras
Just as Apple introduced a radically new design for the 10th anniversary of the iPhone, Samsung is reportedly looking to make a splash with its 10th Galaxy S flagship phone. According to the Wall Street Journal, a variant of the upcoming Galaxy S10, internally known as “Beyond X”, will have a massive 6. дальше »
2018-11-21 08:23 | |
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LinkedIn tests Snapchat Stories-esque feature called ‘Student Voices’
Well, it’s finally happened. LinkedIn finally ripped off Snapchat’s Stories, meaning it joins the illustrious company of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google, WhatsApp, and just about everyone else. дальше »
2018-11-21 03:25 | |
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Review: Sennheiser’s Momentum True Wireless are the AirPods upgrade I’ve been waiting for
As a general rule, I don’t like ‘true wireless’ headphones. Don’t get me wrong; I like the concept, but ever since Apple’s AirPods popularized the category, I’ve been hesitant to adopt the newfangled form factor because of all the compromises entailed. дальше »
2018-11-21 03:13 | |
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Microsoft developed an AI that creates amazing caricatures
Stanford graduate student Kaidi Cao will join fellow AI researchers Jing Liao, of City University of Hong Kong, and Lu Yuan of Microsoft at SIGGRAPH Asia in Tokyo this December to present their incredible caricature-drawing neural network. дальше »
2018-11-21 02:34 | |
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Apple pulls the Tumblr app after offensive images surface on the site
Last Friday, the app for the blogging site Tumblr quietly disappeared from the iOS App Store, with no apparent explanation. Now, after a weekend of silence, we know why — and it’s a really bad reason. дальше »
2018-11-21 00:30 | |
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There’s a Coursera class to help your clueless boss figure out AI
Andrew Ng is best known for his work at Google, where he helped establish the Google Brain program, and as the Chief Scientist at Baidu. But his impact in the field of artificial intelligence is probably most profound through his work at Coursera, an online learning center he co-founded. дальше »
2018-11-20 21:47 | |
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Kodak-licensed ICO allegedly owes developers over $100K in unpaid invoices
It seems there is yet another massive internal strife brewing up in the blockchain space. KodakOne – a cryptocurrency project that promised to bring photographers a new stream of revenue – purportedly owes thousands of dollars in outstanding invoices to contractors the firm recruited to build the platform. дальше »
2018-11-20 20:54 | |
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An entrepreneur’s guide to Ottawa, Canada
If you’re not from Canada, you might be surprised to learn that the capital of the Great White North isn’t Toronto. It’s Ottawa. This is one mistake that any Canadian would tell you they’ve heard more times than they’d like to admit. дальше »
2018-11-20 20:40 | |
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State regulator orders fraudulent Russian cryptocurrency out of North Dakota
Financial regulators of North Dakota have ordered a dodgy Russian cryptocurrency company to cease and desist operations in the state, after discovering it had impersonated a bank in Liechtenstein to falsely market an initial coin offering (ICO). дальше »
2018-11-20 20:00 | |
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We’re giving away 5 free tickets to our blockchain event, Hard Fork Decentralized
Our blockchain and cryptocurrency event is coming up on December 12-14 in London! It’s fast approaching, and we couldn’t be more excited – so for loyal readers of Hard Fork, we’re giving away five free tickets. дальше »
2018-11-20 19:25 | |
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Review: The Spyro Reignited trilogy is delightful, gorgeous, and really frustrating
After a lengthy delay, the Spyro Reignited Trilogy finally hit shelves last week. I’ve been playing it nonstop ever since, and as a longtime fan of the little purple guy, I’m more than satisfied with it, though admittedly it does come with a few control issues. дальше »
2018-11-20 19:02 | |
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Read this if you’ve got ‘nothing to hide’
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! If you’re one of those people who think privacy isn’t really an issue for you because you have nothing to hide, you should read this. дальше »
2018-11-20 18:55 | |
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Facebook hack proves we need new user authentication methods
Just when you thought Facebook has put the worst of its troubles behind, the social media giant revealed on Friday that it had experienced a new security incident that possibly affected 90 million users. дальше »
2018-11-20 17:28 | |
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Kobe Bryant is talking at TRON’s cryptocurrency event… for some reason
TRON founder and prolific marketeer, Justin Sun, has just pulled a megafamous rabbit out of his hat. None other than Kobe Bryant, one of the greatest basketballers of all time, will attend TRON’s blockchain conference next year, for some reason. дальше »
2018-11-20 17:00 | |
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A few thoughts on HTC’s blockchain phone and what consumers can expect
HTC has been teasing images of its upcoming blockchain-powered Android smartphone – the Exodus 1 – for months now, but we might have to wait a little longer to see how it actually performs in the real world. дальше »
2018-11-20 15:52 | |
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