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Circle completes latest acquisition amid claims it’s raising an extra $250M
Goldman Sachs-backed payments startup Circle has acquired equity crowdfunding firm SeedInvest amid rumours it’s looking to raise $250 million in a new round of funding. Circle’s intention to acquire SeedInvest was first made in October last year, but the transaction was pending regulatory approval. дальше »
2019-3-4 17:58 | |
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Here’s why British Twitter is telling you to ‘get Outlook for iOS’
Geoffrey Cox QC MP is an unlikely cheerleader for Microsofte is concluding a tweet about Brexit with an unambiguous call-to-action: “Get Outlook for iOS. ” The DT reporting of the last 24 hours consists of misunderstood fag ends dressed up as facts. дальше »
2019-3-4 17:43 | |
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Here’s how you can get more than 75% off your TNW2019 ticket
Discussing the future of tech is more important than ever. With innovation happening every day, we need to make sure that all voices are part of the conversation. There’s no better time to bring us all together than at TNW2019, our technology conference in Amsterdam. дальше »
2019-3-4 15:57 | |
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Unicorn visas might ease Brexit tech woes – but they’re horribly unfair
Immigration is a hot-button issue in the UK. On one hand, you’ve got a resurgent nativist right who desperately want to raise the drawbridge – or, at the very least, severely limit who can cross it. дальше »
2019-3-4 15:28 | |
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QuadrigaCX mystery deepens after cryptocurrency cold wallets found empty
Following weeks of speculation, QuadrigaCX’s court-appointed auditor has finally revealed the addresses for the struggling cryptocurrency exchange’s offline Bitcoin wallets. According to EY, which published its third report into the investigation on Friday, the cold storage wallets are empty – aside from a transfer of $400,000 worth in Bitcoin which was inadvertently sent last month – meaning $100 million in user funds continues to be unaccounted for. дальше »
2019-3-4 15:15 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Banks hate Malta, crypto CEO crashes Lambo
It’s Monday, which means it’s time for a roundup of the weekend’s cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Here’s Moonday Mornings. 1. Japan’s Financial Services Agency is reporting a 36 percent drop in the number of cryptocurrency related inquiries in the fourth quarter of 2018 compared to the previous quarter, Brave New Coin reports. дальше »
2019-3-4 12:49 | |
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PSA: Don’t give out your phone number for Facebook 2FA, use an app instead
It’s no secret that Facebook doesn’t respect your privacy in the least: we learned last October that the company used the phone number you provided for two-factor authentication to enable advertisers to target you. дальше »
2019-3-4 12:04 | |
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Watch MIT’s new four-legged bot acing backflips
In the past couple of years, we’ve seen four-legged robots dance to Bruno Mars’ hit, ‘Uptown Funk’, and open doors for each other to keep the chivalry alive. Now, Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Biomimetic Robotics Laboratory has released a video showing off its new four-legged robot – the mini cheetah – doing backflips. дальше »
2019-3-4 11:12 | |
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Enable dark mode in Messenger by sending an emoji
At its developer conference last year, Facebook promised that it would bring dark mode to Messenger; it looks like the company’s rolling out the feature at last. However, As Android Police first noted, instead of enabling it through the settings menu, you’ll have to rely on an easter egg to switch on dark mode – both on Android and iOS – and it involves sending an emoji. дальше »
2019-3-4 08:39 | |
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What VC funds wish your startup knew about their selection process
Venture Capital is a competitive game, so understanding the VC process is integral to your success. There’s no doubt that some qualities are non-negotiable for VC funds. VCs want to see a large and growing market, a highly capable team, a deep understanding of the strategy around the startup’s product or solution, and a high level of capital efficiency and scalability. дальше »
2019-3-4 22:30 | |
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How enterprise social media like Slack can improve well-being in the workplace
We live in a world where technology is increasingly ubiquitous and showing no signs of slowing down. Whether in our professional or personal lives, the always-on, always-connected nature of life in 2019 seems to be unavoidable. дальше »
2019-3-3 16:30 | |
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How Global Crypto Asset Trading Access Is Transforming New Traders’ Experience And Bitcoin Adoption
Back in mid-2017, cryptocurrencies exploded, and as their prices continued to surge — everyone heard about them. Terms like ‘Bitcoin,' ‘cryptocurrency,' ‘blockchain,' and alike emerged all over the web, and beyond. дальше »
2019-3-3 15:07 | |
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Scientists say flies don’t like zebra stripes
Zebras are famous for their contrasting black and white stripes – but until very recently no one really knew why they sport their unusual striped pattern. It’s a question that’s been discussed as far back as 150 years ago by great Victorian biologists like Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace. дальше »
2019-3-3 12:00 | |
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Why Silicon Valley will always need Wall Street
The impressive rise of Silicon Valley as it became the global hub of technological innovation certainly took many on Wall Street by surprise. As time has gone on, I’ve seen many begin to muse that the era of Wall Street’s financial dominance over technology could be over, especially as private lenders and burgeoning tech firms in Silicon Valley carved out an impressive empire for themselves on the West coast. дальше »
2019-3-2 22:30 | |
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Video games could help uncover your hidden talents — and make you happier
If you’ve ever wondered whether you could make a real contribution to the world but aren’t sure you have any really meaningful talents, perhaps you should look at how you play computer games. A growing body of research suggests that the virtual world can show you what you are truly capable of. дальше »
2019-3-2 21:00 | |
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Why farmers hold the answer to making the personal data economy work
In the consumer world, personal data has been used as a “payment” for services, whether that be a Facebook account or a grocery discount or a loyalty rewards program. If you take the Facebook example, consumers “pay” for the service by supplying data which in turn makes the company money through ads that rely on this data. дальше »
2019-3-2 16:30 | |
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Humans have completely destabilized land animal diversity
Species living on land make up 85 percent to 95 percent of all biodiversity on Earth today. This is especially impressive when we consider that the continents cover only 30 percent of our planet’s surface area. дальше »
2019-3-2 12:00 | |
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What TikTok’s Chinese predecessor can reveal about its future
TikTokake their debut on Douyin, bringing Chinese successes to the rest of Asia and Western markets. So by examining the Chinese predecessor, we can get a hint at what TikTok’s future will look like. дальше »
2019-3-2 10:30 | |
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Web Surfers Rejoice? Browser Miner Coinhive to Shut Down After Monero Hard Fork
Coinhive, the company behind the leading in-browser cryptocurrency miner—which is used in numerous crypto jacking campaigns—will be discontinuing its service. The company announced the news on Feb. дальше »
2019-3-2 08:00 | |
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Traditional media’s handling of Momo is far scarier than the story itself
It starts with a single message. Hours later, if at all, the WhatsApp, Messenger, or YouTube account gets a disturbing reply, typically including violent imagery. And then the instructions start. дальше »
2019-3-2 04:57 | |
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Apex Legends players discover the real reason everyone prefers Wraith
Apex Legends’ bigger characters are colorful, interesting, and full of gameplay potential. So it’s a shame that, thanks to a design quirk spotted by gamers, no one wants to play as them. Respawn Entertainment’s unexpected battle royale was surprisingly polished at launch, with tight, fun gameplay that didn’t require months of post-release patches to whip into playable shape. дальше »
2019-3-2 01:22 | |
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These ‘Biometric Blockchain ATMs’ Scan Your Face to Fight Dark Web Card Fraud
Cutting-edge blockchain ATM prototypes are being rolled out in Saudi Arabia with a unique take on granting users access to funds. The ATMs use biometric scanners to scan the face of each account holder as part of a five-factor authentication process secured by a blockchain app being used by the largest ATM provider in the Middle East. дальше »
2019-3-2 00:32 | |
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Report Claims That “Sextortionists” Absconded With Over $300,000 in Crypto in 2018
Most cyberattacks in the crypto space involve hackers finding a way around the security of crypto exchange platforms and gaining access to users’ funds. Last year saw the entry of a new breed of cyber extortionists that seems to be gaining ground, so much so that they were able to steal over $300,000 in bitcoin (BTC) tokens in 2018. дальше »
2019-3-1 18:10 | |
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Twitter’s cryptocurrency scam bots are back with a fresh new look
Cryptocurrency in 2019 has been missing one key ingredient, Ethereum scambots on Twitter. The good news is: they’re back! Those pesky fraudsters are up to their usual shenanigans, but this time they’ve been given a fancy makeover (new year, new do?), complete with an impressively modern design. дальше »
2019-3-1 17:52 | |
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This bundle brings the JavaScript essentials together — and it’s just $12
JavaScript is essential for anyone looking to understand how the web really works, so get down and dirty with the glue that holds the internet together with the Essential JavaScript Coding Bundle ($11. дальше »
2019-3-1 17:00 | |
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None of the ‘mining phones’ announced at MWC19 actually mine cryptocurrency
Though “foldable phones” and “5G” were undeniably the top buzzwords at this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, there was one minor trend that caught my eyes: “mining phones” – or put elsewise, phones that mine cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-3-1 16:29 | |
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Alors Monsieur Macron, stop trying to make la cha
It seems French President Emmanuel Macron wants to leverage the power of blockchain technology to make the agriculture industry more innovative, transparent, and put Europe in the “avant-garde of agricultural technology”. дальше »
2019-3-1 16:21 | |
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All you need to know about Bitcoin network nodes
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. The Bitcoin network is often touted as one of the most revolutionary forms of decentralized technology the world has ever seen. дальше »
2019-3-1 15:55 | |
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The Planet Computers Cosmo is a laptop/phone hybrid that fits in your pocket
Some ideas are immortal. Take, for example, the humble Psion PDA. Although most people (rightly) thought it died in the early-2000’s, it’s since enjoyed an unlikely revival thanks to the efforts of British firm Planet Computers. дальше »
2019-3-1 14:46 | |
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YouTube’s need to disable comments highlights how shitty the internet is
Headlines over the past several days have been dominated by stories about problematic content on major platforms, and the harrowing task of policing them. The most recent bit of news comes from YouTube, which noted that it’s now disabled comments of tens of millions of videos featuring minors, in an effort to prevent predatory behavior in the comments section of these clips. дальше »
2019-3-1 12:51 | |
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Tesla’s crazy plan to sell its cars exclusively online might just pay off
Last night, Tesla announced that it’s finally making its much-awaited $35,000 Tesla 3 sedan available for purchase. However, the most eye-catching part of the announcement wasn’t about the car, but about the company’s decision to move its sales exclusively online. дальше »
2019-3-1 12:12 | |
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What we know about Facebook’s secretive cryptocurrency – and what we don’t
Rumours about Facebook‘s potential entry into the world of cryptocurrency have been swirling around for months, but it now seems the technology giant is getting closer to launching its own coin. дальше »
2019-3-1 12:07 | |
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12 optimization tips for businesses looking to tap into wearable tech
From the Apple Watch Series 3 to the Fitbit Versa and all the new tech in-between, wearable tech has been taking over for quite a while now. As the wearable tech market grows, businesses are looking for opportunities to join in. дальше »
2019-3-1 12:00 | |
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Here’s who has the most juice in Twitter’s AI influencer community
Insight analyst Lizzie Dunmore today published an analysis of Twitter interactions on the topic of AI between the general public, the media, and the 18 most influential AI influencers. Dunmore, who works for Onalytica, looked at a year’s worth of tweets from 3,000 influencers and 1,000 news media outlets to figure out who the most influential AI tweeters tweeting on Twitter ’twere (that’s bad grammar; good poetic license). дальше »
2019-3-1 02:02 | |
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This Locksmiths Business In The UK Adopted Bitcoin 4 Years Ago And Nobody Used It Yet
This Business Adopted Bitcoin 4 Years Ago And Nobody Used It Yet The crypto world is full of very interesting stories. The story of a small business in the United Kingdom, Seymour Locksmiths, is interesting but somewhat tragic, though. дальше »
2019-3-1 01:04 | |
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Facebook is Working to Launch Its Own Crypto This Semester, NYT Reports
Facebook is not satisfied with becoming a web 2. 0 empire. After consolidating in the world of social networks, and buying the most important instant messaging appli on the planet (WhatsApp), now Mark Zuckerberg’s company has. дальше »
2019-3-1 23:49 | |
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Sorry, I’m too busy planning our smart home to help pack
I’m supposed to be packing up all the electronics I “won’t need until after the move. ” What does that even mean? I need all of my electronics all of the time. Instead, I’m pretending to write a review of these Aukey smart outlets. дальше »
2019-2-28 21:03 | |
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Let’s reminisce over 2014’s bizarre cryptocurrency market
Take a deep breathe and close your eyes for a moment. Katy Perry’s new, inspiring smash-hit, “Roar,” is playing on the radio. Open your eyes. Go catch a movie, and more than likely you’ll watch the much-anticipated LEGO Movie. дальше »
2019-2-28 19:56 | |
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Let’s reminisce about 2014’s bizarre cryptocurrency market
Take a deep breathe and close your eyes for a moment. Katy Perry’s new, inspiring smash-hit, “Roar,” is playing on the radio. Open your eyes. Go catch a movie, and more than likely you’ll watch the much-anticipated LEGO Movie. дальше »
2019-3-1 19:56 | |
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Controversial Monero Miner Coinhive Is Shutting Down
Coinhive, a well-known Monero mining service, is about to shut down due to declining profits. Coinhive’s distinctive feature was the fact that it could be embedded in a web page, where it would quietly run in the background. дальше »
2019-3-1 19:33 | |
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Ethereum is forking again – here’s what you need to know
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. The Ethereum community is today getting ready for two upgrades to its blockchain, following various security-related delays. дальше »
2019-2-28 18:15 | |
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These $56 wireless noise canceling headphones are perfect for coworking spaces and commutes
I love me a pair of audiophile-grade headphones as much as the next gearhead, but I’m also passionate about commute-friendly products that don’t cost the earth and can take a beating on the road. дальше »
2019-2-28 17:55 | |
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Online pricing algorithms are working together to make your life more expensive
Have you ever searched for a product online in the morning and gone back to look at it again in the evening only to find the price has changed? In which case you may have been subject to the retailer’s pricing algorithm. дальше »
2019-2-28 17:42 | |
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Jarvis – unifying Blockchain applications and bridging them with traditional finance.
Unifying the value of decentralization to bring it to the mass The value of Blockchain is divided among multiple applications and protocols. Once combined, they form the building blocks of an entire ecosystem, designed to empower users – the so-called web 3. дальше »
2019-2-28 17:34 | |
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Twitter is testing a reply moderation feature for threads
Jane Manchun Wong, a security researcher who has a history of revealing yet-to-launch features through reverse engineering, tweeted today that Twitter is testing a “replies moderation” tool. Twitter is testing replies moderation. дальше »
2019-2-28 17:21 | |
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Accenture, Mastercard, Amazon Web Services Partner for Farming and Supply Chain Sustainability
Accenture, a global professional services company in collaboration with Mastercard, Everledger, Amazon Web Services, and Mercy Corps has introduced a “circular supply chain capability” to enable consumers to reward small scale producers and bring about transparency along the supply chain, reports Newsroom on on February 25. дальше »
2019-2-28 17:00 | |
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