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Apple finally updates the iPad Mini and iPad Air after 3.5 years
With little fanfare, Apple today announced major (and, dare I say, long overdue) updates to the iPad Mini and the iPad Air. The iPad Air is perhaps the most surprising of the lot. Apple officially discontinued the model in 2017, in favor of the 2017 iPad. дальше »
2019-3-18 16:03 | |
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Фондовый рынок Китая демонстрирует приток капитала в Биткоин
Вместе с ростом цены биткоина на рынок криптовалютных инвестиций вернулся Китай, несмотря на действующий в стране запрет на торговлю цифровыми валютами. Согласно данным сервиса Coinlib, осуществляющего мониторинг криптовалютной торговли, приток капитала в биткоин и другие криптовалюты вывел китайский юань (CNY) в группу ведущих валют ввода. дальше »
2019-3-18 15:36 | |
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Why you should care about public computers disappearing from libraries
While I was growing up, a weekend wasn’t complete without a trip to the library. With my allowance jingling in my pocket, I could rent a VHS or CD for just a few coins. And, of course, books were free (provided you returned them on time, which I seldom did). дальше »
2019-3-18 15:17 | |
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The Monappy and Monacoin Web Wallet Hacker is a Japanese Teenager
It appears a major breakthrough has occurred regarding one of the most recent cryptocurrency-related hacks. A Japanese teenager has been arrested for stealing over $1250,000 in cryptocurrency. During his attack, he exploited the Monappy social media network and the web-based Monacoin wallet in 2018. дальше »
2019-3-18 15:15 | |
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How Facebook plans to use machine learning to wipe out revenge porn
Facebook’s used its machine learning prowess to filter hate speech and fake accounts— but now it’s turning its focus on fighting revenge porn. In an announcement last week, the company said that it’s introducing new technology to remove non-consensual intimate photos and videos off its platform. дальше »
2019-3-18 15:12 | |
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Google helps South Africa combat fake news ahead of its general election
Can South Africa really hold a general election on the 8th of May in a way that it really represents the views of its people? One might have thought this was an academic question. The Electoral Commission of South Africa is well respected and the legal system is robust. дальше »
2019-3-18 14:37 | |
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Why can’t Facebook keep problematic videos off its platform?
In the wake of the horrific shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand, that claimed the lives of 50 people and saw several more injured, Facebook noted it had removed some 1. 5 million video clips of the attack on its platform. дальше »
2019-3-18 13:34 | |
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Australia’s new blockchain strategy is $71K and a non-existent roadmap
The Australian government says its budding blockchain industry needs to be a “world leader,” so it’s promised to write a roadmap and donate AU$100,000 ($71K) towards advancing its usage within the public sector. дальше »
2019-3-18 13:17 | |
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The world’s first genderless voice assistant is challenging gender stereotypes
There’s an obvious gender imbalance in technology and voice assistants. Whether it’s Siri, Cortana, Alexa, or another female voice telling you when to turn right on Google Maps, it’s most commonly an AI ‘woman’ who takes our commands. дальше »
2019-3-18 12:50 | |
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Moonday Morning: Bitcoin dev ordered to prove Craig Wright isn’t Satoshi
It’s Monday which means it’s Moonday Morning and time to catch up with the top news from over the weekend. Let’s get to it. 1. Canadian financial regulators are learning from the QuadrigaCX debacle and are taking action to begin regulating cryptocurrency exchanges to mitigate the risks associated with virtual currency exchanges. дальше »
2019-3-18 12:36 | |
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Why the iPhone Xs is an excellent compact flagship to buy right now
For a long time, I’ve used and liked big phones (and I can’t lie). They have certain advantages over their smaller cousins: extra screen real estate, and larger batteries. But lately, Google and Apple have narrowed the gap in functionality and performance between their compact and large handsets. дальше »
2019-3-18 12:36 | |
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Why Does Crypto Giant Coinbase Keep Shooting Itself in the Foot?
Coinbase is the most popular U. S. -based cryptocurrency exchange. The company boasts more accounts than the likes of Charles Schwab. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has the ambitious goal for Coinbase to become the “Google of crypto,” suggesting that its relevance to Web 3. дальше »
2019-3-18 08:58 | |
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Here’s how to save your elevator pitch from falling flat
A solid elevator pitch can be the difference between a successful startup launch or a lost opportunity. Even though it’s not the be-all-end-all, it’d be nice to have your pitch perfected in case you ever run into a potential investor. дальше »
2019-3-18 22:30 | |
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A fringe benefit of wearables is finding out if your loved ones aren’t dead
I’m in a London branch of the Apple Store, about to buy a pair of Apple watches. And not for any of the standout apps or ludicrously expensive straps, but because it has a “send your heartbeat” feature. дальше »
2019-3-17 20:00 | |
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What businesses can learn from the political divide in the US
By the time you read this, I hope you’ve at least received your far-delayed tax return due to the US government shut down. But no matter who blinked first to end the shutdown (or possibly start it again), chances are another self-inflicted crisis will likely happen between now and 2020 because Washington politicians don’t remember how to work together. дальше »
2019-3-17 16:30 | |
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You’re teaching Alexa to be an asshole
“Shut up, Siri!” “Screw off, Alexa!” We’ve all heard people berating their voice assistants, often in colorful terms. You’ve probably done it yourself, and so what? It’s not like our voice assistant has feelings — “she” is just a collection of code and a disembodied, robotic voice. дальше »
2019-3-17 10:30 | |
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How the ACT and SAT exams are built to fail students
A growing number of universities in the US are abandoning the use of standardized tests as a key factor in the admissions process. Last month, Creighton University announced that it won’t require hopeful applicants to submit ACT or SAT test results beginning in 2020, joining the likes of Arizona State University, DePaul University, Drake University, University of Arizona, and University of Chicago, among others. дальше »
2019-3-17 22:30 | |
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Think about privacy the next time you ask Alexa the weather
As long as voice assistants are on the rise, data privacy should be too. The market is now saturated with voice assistants from Siri and Google Assistant to Facebook Portal and Amazon Alexa. In January, Amazon announced that more than 100 million Alexa enabled devices have been sold globally. дальше »
2019-3-16 16:30 | |
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Here’s how to be the master of your digital domain
A few months ago I was offered (and have since accepted) a full time offer to work at Facebook in San Francisco and in that time I have been reflecting on my own usage of social media and the amount of value it has added to my life. дальше »
2019-3-16 13:27 | |
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Tech gimmicks won’t save retailers from poor strategy
In twenty years, when I glide through a furniture store on a hoverboard that actually hovers, as the built-in virtual assistant recommends I lease their velvet three piece suite using my annual furniture subscription, it won’t be the fact that they’ve hired in a famous DJ for my auditory enjoyment that gets me to purchase. дальше »
2019-3-16 10:30 | |
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How to Create Your Own Decentralized Prediction Market
The decentralized web is hard to use, complain its critics. And to be fair, they’ve had a point up until recently. With improved UX and new layer two solutions built on top of Web3 protocols, however, interacting with these technologies is getting easier. дальше »
2019-3-16 04:00 | |
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Reddit operates exactly as it was designed — and that’s a problem
After carefully selecting a semi-automatic weapon from the trunk of his car, one of at least three, a 28-year-old Australian, calmly walked to the front door of the Masjid Al Noor mosque. He shot a man standing in the doorway before entering the mosque and opening fire on fleeing Muslims. дальше »
2019-3-16 00:26 | |
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What can psychopaths teach us about AI?
What happens when machines learn to manipulate us by faking our emotions? Judging by the rate at which researchers are developing human-like AI agents, we’re about to find out. Researchers around the world are trying to create more human-like AI. дальше »
2019-3-15 22:09 | |
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Rift widens between Epic and gamers over data mining allegations
Epic Games is being torn a new one by gamers again. This time, it’s been accused of mining users’ Steam data without their permission. As you’d expect, Epic’s critics are taking it as fresh grist in the ongoing controversy over Epic’s storefront — which might turn off developers who want to bring their games there in future. дальше »
2019-3-15 21:34 | |
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We reviewed this $35K Sony projector with old internet videos
Remember the old days of the internet? When you had to actually load videos? Yes, those times sure were both magnificent and awful times. And this got me thinking – could we combine the worlds? And watch old internet videos on modern new tech? I mean, yes. дальше »
2019-3-15 19:12 | |
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Space is being branded as a luxury product for the ultra-rich
What does it mean to be nostalgic for outer space?sals for a U. S. Space Force are a redux of Reagan era “Star Wars” and its vision of omnipresent military might. Space entrepreneurs evoke a mythical heyday of unbridled growth from the wild, unregulated west. дальше »
2019-3-15 18:23 | |
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Tokyo crypto-cops nab their first cryptocurrency hacker: the $134K Monacoin thief
In Japan, an 18-year-oldcy from Monappy, a cryptocurrency-infused social media platform, reports JapanTimes. The man later admitted to repeatedly hacking the Monappy service between August and September last year, which caused it to pay out cryptocurrency illegitimately. дальше »
2019-3-15 18:22 | |
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TapJets ICO
TapJets® announced an STO (security tokens offering) of Company’s common stock with dividends. Available for US Accredited Investors and non-US investors worldwide. TapJets® is a platform that instantly connects our clients with a private jet that is ready to fly to your destination. дальше »
2019-3-15 18:19 | |
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Хакеры White Hat обнаружили более 40 уязвимостей в криптовалютных проектах
Согласно исследованию, проведенному The Next Web (TNW), за последние 30 дней хакеры White Hat направили в общей сложности 43 сообщения об уязвимостях 13-ти криптовалютным компаниям. Наибольшее количество таких сообщений получила игровая блокчейн-платформа киберспорта Unikrn, на которой, как сообщается, было обнаружено 12 ошибок. дальше »
2019-3-15 18:02 | |
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Who are you siding with in the Spotify-Apple antitrust war?
Earlier this week, Spotify filed an antitrust complaint with the European Commission against Apple, claiming that the company – which runs the App Store for iOS software – treats rivals to its own services unfairly, with a range of restrictions and demands. дальше »
2019-3-15 16:04 | |
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Learn how to build better web experiences with this $29 UI/UX course bundle
These days, it pays to be a true jack of all trades. You can learn the principles of both UI and UX development with the training in The Ultimate UX/UI Designer bundle, which you can pick up now from TNW Deals at over 90 percent off, just $29. дальше »
2019-3-15 16:00 | |
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How ideological bias in video game design changes our view of society
Civilization VI, a game I like, has a new expansion pack out. It’s a strategy game series I’ve been playing since 1994 or so, and every Civ is a kind of simulation of how the world works. That’s what this piece is about: simulating systems. дальше »
2019-3-15 15:37 | |
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WhatsApp is testing reverse image search to battle fake news
WhatsApp‘s had a difficult battle against fake news last year. Now, it’s testing a new weapon in this fight – a reverse image search button. According to a report by WABetaInfo, a beta version of WhatsApp’s Android app has a new feature to search an image directly from the chat. дальше »
2019-3-15 15:03 | |
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Google distributed malicious Chrome app designed to steal your cryptocurrency
Be wary if you come across ads that promote an airdrop, distributing tokens for popular cryptocurrency exchange desk Huobi: the offer might be fake, and you might be getting swooped into an elaborate ploy designed to steal your coins. дальше »
2019-3-15 14:45 | |
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Lessons in Herstory uses AR to rectify women’s place in history books
March is Women’s History Month, and thinking back to school, women’s history was an important topic that was rarely spoken about. During history lessons, we were taught about conflicts, innovation, and resolutions that made the world what it is today — without telling the stories of the other half the population. дальше »
2019-3-15 14:19 | |
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Mt. Gox
Mark Karpeles with user funds kept on Mt. Gox in a bid to obfuscate the losses. He was handed a 33-month suspended sentence, Bloomberg reports. The Tokyo District Court also found the Frenchman ‘not-guilty’ of embezzlement, after it decided he had committed those crimes without ill intent. дальше »
2019-3-15 13:36 | |
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8 ways machine learning will impact day-to-day customer interactions
Advancements in artificial intelligence seem like they are happening constantly, with more products incorporating this technology every year as companies seek to gain access to the technology’s capabilities. дальше »
2019-3-15 12:30 | |
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Steam now lets you stream and play your games on a phone or desktop anywhere
Valve has just launched a major update to its Steam Link service: you can now stream and play your collection of games on a desktop or Android device wherever you are. All you need is an internet connection. дальше »
2019-3-15 11:01 | |
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Google’s foldable patent hints at a compact clamshell phone
Foldable phones are certainly the talk of the town this year. We’ve already seen devices from companies like Samsung and Huawei, and teasers from Xiaomi and Oppo. But all these phones are rather large, and are essentially designed to replace tablets. дальше »
2019-3-15 10:15 | |
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Tesla unveils its Model Y electric SUV, starting at $39,000 and arriving next fall
At its launch event today, Tesla unveiled its highly anticipated Model Y compact SUV, with plans to bring it to market by next fall. The company’s fifth car will be available in four configurations, and will seat seven passengers with an optional third row. дальше »
2019-3-15 07:07 | |
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Teens are using Google Docs as a sneaky messaging app right under their parents’ (and teachers’) noses
Google’s cloud-based tools provide a lot of bang for the buck. Apps like Docs, Sheets, and Slides are a collaborative dreamscape, the types of applications that allow kids to split into groups and iterate a project until completion. дальше »
2019-3-15 04:52 | |
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Shell Is Looking For Graduates In Order To Find Use Cases For Blockchains For Oil And Gas
Royal Dutch Shell, the fifth largest oil and gas producer in the whole world, has recently decided to enter the blockchain game. Now, The Next Web’s Hard Fork has reported that the company is looking for graduates in science and technology courses who can provide it with a “blockchain analysis”. Basically, what Shell wants is […] дальше »
2019-3-15 03:48 | |
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Why is Google adding Nintendo controller support to Chrome?
Google is apparently working to improve native support for Nintendo‘s Switch controllers within Chrome. Could this be a sign of things to come for Project Stream? A recently discovered commit in Google‘s Chromium Gerrit page proposes to “improve support for Nintendo Switch gamepads. дальше »
2019-3-15 01:28 | |
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How to watch Elon Musk reveal Tesla’s Model Y SUV tonight
A couple of weeks ago, Elon Musk announced he would reveal the Model Y – Tesla’s more affordable SUV – on March 14. Well, guess what day it is? You’ll be able to live stream the event on Tesla’s website beginning at 8PM PT/11PM ET, and if you’re unable to catch it live, we’ll post a recording right here for when you get the chance. дальше »
2019-3-15 01:22 | |
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CHEAP: This 1TB Sandisk laptop SSD is at its lowest price yet
When choosing your laptop’s internal storage, you historically had to decide between speed and capacity. Fast SSDs – at least, the ones you could afford – were somewhat limited in storage. Old-school mechanical HDDs, although excruciatingly slow, could at least contain an ungodly amount of songs and movies. дальше »
2019-3-15 01:11 | |
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