Surprise Rally? Can Bitcoin hit $10,000 before 2019?

Bitcoin has undoubtedly had quite a run in 2018, the tenth year since its inception. The entire cryptocurrency community; ranging from exchanges to developers and investors have been left with a story to tell. дальше »

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Everything you need to vote in the 2018 midterm elections today

It’s that time again, my fellow Americans.  Voting day is here in the United States. This time, it’s the 2018 midterm elections. Here at TNW, we want to make sure you all get out there and do your civic duty, so we’ve compiled a list of resources to help you get to the polls today. дальше »

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Meet Botnik, the creative collective making viral jokes with machines

“Leathery sheets of rain lashed at Harry’s ghost as he walked across the grounds toward the castle. Ron was standing there and doing a kind of frenzied tap dance. He saw Harry and immediately began to eat Hermione’s family. дальше »

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Researchers rank cryptocurrency exchanges by how secure they are

Prominent cyber-security firm Group-IB has graded the security of online cryptocurrency exchanges, as a means of assessing insurance risk. It found long-standing platform Kraken to be the most secure, with OKEx, Huobi Pro, and CoinCheck among the riskiest. дальше »

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AMD reaaaally wants you to buy its new cryptocurrency mining gear

Thirsty for a piece of the action from the cryptocurrency market, it appears AMD has become the latest graphical processing unit (GPU) manufacturer to target the blockchain sector. AMD just launched a new explainer page for cryptocurrency and blockchain tech. дальше »

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Asus Zenfone 6 leak reveals it has an itty-bitty, freaky notch

You know Asus makes phones, right? Well, even if you didn’t you might find this interesting: the company‘s Zenfone 6 has leaked and, well, it has one of the odder notches we’ve seen in some time. дальше »

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Meet 3 of the blockchain experts speaking at Hard Fork Decentralized

At our upcoming blockchain event, we’ve invited some inspiring speakers with a wide array of expertise. As the blockchain industry finds itself with a lot of unanswered questions that will determine the next 10 years, it’s more vital than ever to bring expert opinions into the mix. дальше »

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Meet the people busting scientists who fake images in research papers

In biomedical research alone, an estimated $2 billion may have evaporated last year over papers that were retracted due to doctored images. Now, a growing body of researchers are turning to AI to catch crooked scientists in the act, and hopefully solve this decade-old issue. дальше »

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s ‘endorsement’ of cryptocurrency is a shameless ad

Fresh off its false advertising controversy, Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle brand Goop is now encouraging people to learn more about the fundamentals of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency – and how they can make their first investment. дальше »

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Hublot is making a luxury Bitcoin watch you can only buy with Bitcoin

Swiss luxury watchmaker Hublot is celebrating Bitcoin’s tenth birthday by issuing a very special Bitcoin-themed watch: the BIG BANG MECA-10 P2P. As you might expect, the new Bitcoin watches are only available for purchase using Bitcoin. дальше »

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Hong Kong exchange shuts down cryptocurrency mining pool after 4 years

What was once the second largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world by volume, BTCC, is shutting down its mining pool later this month. The Hong Kong-based exchange issued a notice today (spotted by CoinDesk) stating that it will shutdown its mining pool on November 15, and bring an end to its operations entirely on November 30. дальше »

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8 expert predictions on what will define tech in 2019

If you’re a tech junkie, you’ve inevitably thought about what it would be like to run into your future self, even just a year from now. What apps would be on your phone? How would your user experience change? What’s the next big thing you won’t be able to imagine your life without? To find out we went to this year’s EIT Digital Challenge where some of Europe’s finest deep tech scaleups and late-stage startups were pitching cutting-edge solutions that will innovate everything from online security to our own personal well-being (see all 10 winners here). дальше »

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Alibaba exec Brian Wong explains the company’s plans for Afrika

After training their first cohort of 24 Afrikan startups as part of the eFounder Fellowship training program, Alibaba went on to launch another initiative aimed at empowering Afrikan technology startups. дальше »

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Chrome 71 blocks all ads on websites that display too many popups

If you hate random popups or fake system warnings on a website, don’t worry – Chrome’s got you covered. The Google-owned browser’s next version, Chrome 71, will block all ads on a website if it provides an “abusive” experience. дальше »

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Swiss Regulator Instructs Banks to Assign 800 Percent Market Value Risk Weighting to Cryptoassets

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has instructed banks in the country who handle cryptocurrency to weight cryptoassets at eight times their market value when calculating loss-absorbing capital. дальше »

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It takes three times more energy to mine Bitcoin than gold

According to newly published research, mining cryptocurrency takes nearly twice as much energy than mining gold, platinum, and copper. Bitcoin on its own, needs three times as much energy to mine than compared to gold. дальше »

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Facebook removes 115 suspicious accounts ahead of US midterm elections

Just before the US midterm elections, Facebook removed a total of 115 accounts it thought that ‘engaged in coordinated inauthentic behavior’. The company said US Law enforcement contacted it on Sunday to report suspicious online activity, which they believed was possibly linked to foreign entities. дальше »

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This Day in Deals: 37% off a sous-vide in honor of a fast train

This Day In Deals is our new section where we share a historical fact and the day’s best deal – and try to connect them. The aim? To enrich ourselves financially, and you spiritually. You like trains? Dumb question – of course you do, who doesn’t? Then – and take a deep breath – allow me to introduce you to the Electric Tilt Train. дальше »

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India’s national disaster authority hacked to promote Bitcoin scams on Twitter

The cryptocurrency market is going through a rough patch, but this isn’t stopping scammers from duping people out of their funds. Hackers took over the official Twitter account of India’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to promote blatant Bitcoin giveaway scams – a trend that’s been plaguing social media for months now. дальше »

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Anonymous hacked 70 Gabon government websites to protest dictatorship

Anonymous, a collective of hacktivists, has claimed responsibility for a widespread DDoS attack and defacement of Gabon’s government websites. The collective have said they did this in protest against Gabon’s government and specifically against the dictatorship of President Ali Bongo. дальше »

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7 cringeworthy investing mistakes you need to fix today, say experts

After turning your first profit, the stock market can seem like your long lost calling — why am I doing the average nine to five again? The truth is, while you can grow your investment in one day, you can just as easily lose everything by making some very common rookie mistakes. дальше »

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Opera for Android now automatically blocks those irritating cookie notifications

The latest version of Opera for Android now blocks those annoying GDPR cookie notifications. Starting from today, users of the niche mobile browser can activate a setting which automatically hides cookie alert dialogs. дальше »

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Tencent to limit some mobile gamers to an hour of play time per day

Tencent is set to roll out sweeping changes to how it deals with younger gamers. According to The Wall Street Journal, Tencent will soon restrict online play time for youth in China, effectively limiting those children to under one hour of play time per day. дальше »

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Facebook’s AI knows how likely you are to evacuate during a hurricane

Facebook AI Research (FAIR) recently conducted a big data study to determine whether social media ties play a role in people’s decision whether to evacuate affected areas during a hurricane. And, according to the research, those with the most “social capital” were more likely to heed official warnings and flee. дальше »

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Red Dead Redemption 2’s story cuts deep and burns slow

If there’s one thing I love, it’s a game that can give me a true emotional reaction, even when I think I know where it’s going. And I love Red Dead Redemption 2. Few games in recent memory have felt as full of promise as this one. дальше »

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IBM’s blockchain-powered AR gaming system is dangerously flawed

You might be hard-pressed to point to a service that productively combines the use of augmented reality (AR), machine learning, and blockchain – but that doesn’t seem to bother IBM. The company has filed a patent application for a complex AR gaming system, designed to steer players away from potentially dangerous physical spaces. дальше »

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Xprize winning air-water conversion device leaves us thirsty for more

On October 22, the Skysource/Skywater alliance won the ‘Water Abundance Xprize’ and a reward of $1. 5 million for its device that could extract water from atmospheric moisture. While some news reports claimed that the device could solve the world’s water crisis, hydrologists and water conservationists caution that this isn’t a silver bullet solution. дальше »

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Here’s what a Bitcoin address does (and why you definitely shouldn’t reuse it)

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. Using a Bitcoin address for the first time is definitely cool, but it’s also a little confusing. дальше »

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Here’s the difference between ‘permissioned’ and ‘permissionless’ blockchains

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. With every week that passes there is a new use for blockchain that promises us a better and brighter future. дальше »

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How to stop Apple from throttling your ageing iPhone

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. Ever think your iPhone got slower as it got older? Same. дальше »

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This startup wants to remove Delhi pollution with a smog-eating tower

In October every year, air quality takes a plunge in the Indian capital of New Delhi due to the Diwali festival. At the time of writing this story, PM10 levels in several places in the city have breached the hazardous mark of 700. дальше »

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This gadget helps you sleep at 33,000ft by strapping your head to your seat

It’s really bloody hard to fall asleep at 33,000 ft. A huge part of the problem is that airplane seats aren’t designed with restful snoozes in mind. There’s nothing to prevent your head from lolling towards the seat in front of you, or drifting onto the awaiting shoulder of your neighbor. дальше »

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This women-led space program is crowdfunding Kyrgyzstan’s first satellite launch

There are 13 countries in world that have built and launched satellites into space and 72 countries have their own space agencies. But Kyrgyzstan isn’t one of them, yet. In the next two years, Kyrgyzstan could have its first space program, completely powered by a team of a dozen women aged from 17 to 25 years old. дальше »

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Here’s how you take a screenshot on your Samsung Galaxy phone

Welcome to Plugged Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice on how to get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. At least once a month, I google how to take a screenshot on my Samsung Galaxy phone, which is especially embarrassing considering that I’m a tech reporter. дальше »

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Why digital tools you use in your personal life should be on your CV

I entered the workforce in 1998 during the midst of the dotcom bubble. To stay relevant in a highly competitive and unpredictable market, I found myself constantly updating my resume with software proficiencies I thought companies would find desirable. дальше »

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Video: Meet Mestic, the company that makes fabric out of cow poop

Would you wear a shirt if the label said it was made of shit? Chances are you’re currently wearing something made of cotton. Ever since the fifth millennium BC, people have used the natural fiber derived from the cotton plant in textile production, and it’s now an enormous industry. дальше »

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This Day in Deals: Get $20 off speakers to salute Art Garfunkel

This Day In Deals is our new section where we share a historical fact and the day’s best deal – and try to connect them. The aim? To enrich ourselves financially, and you spiritually. You know Simon & Garfunkel. дальше »

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Tokyo travelers can now rent a limousine with Bitcoin

Tokyo has taken another step towards cryptocurrency “mass adoption,” and will be giving high-rollers another place to spend their hodlings. The Hinomaru Limousine company claims it will be giving passengers the opportunity to pay for their travel – between the Japanese capital and the city’s two major airports – in digital currencies, Bloomberg reports. дальше »

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Major European film group hacked to promote Bitcoin scam on Twitter

Another day on Twitter, another Elon Musk cryptocurrency giveaway scam. The official account of… This story continues at The Next WebOr just read more coverage about: Bitcoin,Twitter дальше »

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Indian teen threatens to blow up Miami airport to avenge stolen Bitcoin

A high school student has been charged by authorities in India for threatening to blow up the Miami airport. The eighteen year old boy was unhappy with the US investigation agency FBI for not helping him recover a sum of Bitcoin he lost to a US-based fraudster. дальше »

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Moonday Mornings: Intel CPU weakness could compromise cryptocurrency private keys

We spent the entire weekend failing to reach the bottom of our buckets of Halloween candy. Yes, we’re disappointed with ourselves too. But as it’s Moonday, we’ve put that aside and rounded up the best cryptocurrency news from the last few days just for you! Here’s some of our top picks. дальше »

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A 5G iPhone might arrive in 2020

Apple’s iPhones in 2020 might have 5G capabilities, as per a report from FastCompany. According to a source, the company will choose Intel as an exclusive modem supplier. Intel is currently working a chip called 8060, which will be used to test 5G on the iPhone. дальше »

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Brands pour billions of dollars into Facebook advertising, but the social media giant isn’t going to last forever. So, where will those dollars go in the future? The only viable choice is creativity. дальше »

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Sorry to bother you, but I apologize too much over email

After clearing out my emails and private messages, I realized I’m never sorry — but every other thread or message I send starts with an apology.  “Sorry to bug you!” “I was just wondering…” “…Totally fine if not. дальше »

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Our lack of interest in data ethics will come back to haunt us

When was the last time you saw a creepy ad on Facebook, which seemed to know about a product you were discussing with a coworker? Or when was the last time you noticed that your Google search had been modified to suit variables like your current location and personal interests? These micro-events happen on a daily basis for most of us, and are reminders of how valuable and how ubiquitous our data really is. дальше »

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These stylish sunglasses also capture HD video and photos

If you think about it, it makes sense that out of all the tech giants out there, that the company behind Snapchat would be ahead of the curve when it comes to integrating wearables with the functionality of capturing videos and photos for sharing. дальше »

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Get more cats on your Instagram feed by cheating the algorithm

If you’re anything like me, a blue-eyed tabby cat coquettishly peering at the camera from under its lashes makes you want to scream and explode like Keegan Michael Key and Jordan Peele in this skit. дальше »

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The new space race is all about satellites: Pros and cons of each orbit

For most people, satellites probably bring to mind things like weather forecasts, GPS, or satellite TV broadcasting. Other common satellite applications, such as extending cellular coverage, connecting ATM machines, and restoring communications infrastructure quickly, among others, often go unnoticed since they’re not visible to users. дальше »

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Watch: US Navy shoots down a (fake) nuclear missile in space

The US Missile Defense Agency recently destroyed a fake nuclear warhead launched into space. Released last week, a video from defense contractor Raytheon, shows a ballistic missile launch from the Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kuai, Hawaii. дальше »

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TRON Founder Justin Sun: “This is Just the Beginning of a Fantastic Story”

Justin Sun has become a crypto-celebrity. Some consider him an example to follow while others merely label him as a charlatan. The truth is that despite what people think, nobody can deny that today Tron TRX is one of the cryptocurrencies with more media presence, surpassing even projects with a larger market cap. дальше »

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