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South Korea takes the brunt of North Korea’s cryptocurrency cyberattacks
A United Nations (UN) report has disclosed how the intergovernmental organization is investigating at least 35 cyberattacks led by North Korea, South China Morning Post reports. The attacks include cryptocurrency exchange hacks and crypto-jacking campaigns. дальше »
2019-8-13 12:08 | |
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Сервис Amazon Managed Blockchain получит облачную поддержку
Запущенное в 2006 году коммерческое публичное облако Amazon Web Services (AWS) добавит на платформу управляемого блокчейна Managed Blockchain сервис облачного хранения. Поддержку блокчейн-системе обеспечит инструмент CloudFormation. дальше »
2019-8-14 11:34 | |
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Facebook is finally testing Dark Mode
From Android to iOS, and from Twitter to Slack, almost every app now has a dark mode. The only app that hasn’t joined the dark side is Facebook’s main app. However, according to reliable app leaker Jane Manchun Wong, the social network giant is now testing dark mode on its Android app Wong also took to twitter to share some of the early screenshots of the under-the-works feature. дальше »
2019-8-13 11:25 | |
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FBI proposal outlines plans for large scale collection of social media data
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is planning to step up its efforts to monitor social media platforms more aggressively in order to detect potential threats. The move, according to the Wall Street Journal, clashes with Facebook’s privacy policies and “possibly its attempts to comply with a record $5 billion settlement with the U. дальше »
2019-8-13 10:03 | |
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FBI proposal outlines plans for large-scale collection of social media data
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is planning to step up its efforts to monitor social media platforms more aggressively in order to detect potential threats. The move, according to the Wall Street Journal, clashes with Facebook’s privacy policies and “possibly its attempts to comply with a record $5 billion settlement with the U. дальше »
2019-8-13 10:03 | |
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Samsung’s Note 10+ has the best camera and display, say DxOMark and DisplayMate
The Galaxy Note 10 may not have quite the hardware lead over the competition as its predecessors did, but that doesn’t mean Samsung isn’t putting out a quality product. Case in point: two test labs, DxOMark and DisplayMate, doled out their highest ratings so far for the Note 10’s camera system and display, respectively. дальше »
2019-8-13 09:26 | |
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Chrome for Android will now let you login to some services without password
Google announced today that you can use the fingerprint sensor to sign in to some of its services when you’re using Chrome for Android. The company said this functionality is available for all Pixel users today, and will be rolling out to all using Android 7 or above in coming days. дальше »
2019-8-13 09:03 | |
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Chrome for Android will now let you log in to some services without password
Google announced today that you can use the fingerprint sensor to sign in to some of its services when you’re using Chrome for Android. The company said this functionality is available for all Pixel users today, and will be rolling out to all using Android 7 or above in coming days. дальше »
2019-8-13 09:03 | |
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The Trump administration drafted an executive order to censor the internet
CNN has obtained a draft of an executive order that could potentially censor huge portions of the internet. In an attempt to stop a perceived “bias” against conservatives, Trump’s plan attempts to strip certain protections from companies like Facebook and Twitter, particularly those protected under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA). дальше »
2019-8-13 04:13 | |
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How scientists use household bleach and quantum physics to hunt down cancer
A team of scientists from MIT and Rice University recently discovered a new method for creating qubits that could revolutionize both quantum computing and cancer research – and all it takes is some household bleach and a UV light. дальше »
2019-8-13 02:24 | |
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The Galaxy Book S might be the Samsung laptop I’ve been waiting for
Samsung might dominate smartphone sales and be a major player on other facets of consumer technology, but it hasn’t had as much luck in the laptop space. After spending some time with its new Galaxy Book S – and despite a few concerns – I think that could be about to change. дальше »
2019-8-13 02:06 | |
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Verizon sells Tumblr to WordPress, but don’t expect NSFW posts back
After spending a few years doing pretty much nothing of note with the site, Verizon’s offloading Tumblr to Automattic, the company that owns WordPress. However, despite the new management, the site apparently won’t reinstate its NSFW content. дальше »
2019-8-13 01:46 | |
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Study: Trump’s paid Peter Thiel’s Palantir $1.5B so far to build ICE’s mass-surveillance network
Perhaps no other company has profited more from the Trump administration’s treatment of undocumented immigrants — and US citizens of similar appearance — than Peter Thiel‘s Palantir. A recent investigation, conducted by Mijente, revealed the US government has at least 29 active contracts with the company worth approximately $1. дальше »
2019-8-13 23:28 | |
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Samsung and Xiaomi want to put a 108-megapixel camera in your phone
Ask many a photographer about resolution, and they’ll tell you “megapixels don’t matter. ” For most people 8 megapixels or so is enough. But that line of thinking isn’t stopping Samsung and Xiaomi from teaming up to create a massive 108-megapixel meant for your smartphone. дальше »
2019-8-13 22:02 | |
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Amount of Publishers on Brave Blockchain Web Browser Surges by Over 1,200% Since July 2018
As per data released online by Batgrowth, the number of verified publishers who are now making use of Brave, a privacy-focused web browser, has increased by 1,200 percent (since mid-2018). This clearly highlights the fact that the browser and its associated cryptocurrency — the Basic Attention Token (BAT) — are starting to gain more and […] дальше »
2019-8-12 19:21 | |
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Researchers hacked a Canon DSLR with Bitcoin demanding ransomware
Bitcoin demanding ransomware knows no bounds, and the latest potential victim? DSLR cameras. A group of security researchers have managed to exploit vulnerabilities in a Canon EOS 80D digital camera to hold its owner’s photos to a Bitcoin ransom, The Inquirer reports. дальше »
2019-8-12 16:59 | |
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How plants’ ability to ‘think’ might force us to redefine intelligence
Some might balk at the idea that plants made of roots, stems and leaves could have intelligence or consciousness. But scientists have actually been hotly debating this idea for decades. A recent paper sought to finally draw a line under this question by dismissing it completely. дальше »
2019-8-12 16:44 | |
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CHEAP: Run to catch $30 off the Garmin v
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! I work from home almost all the time. It means I’ve partially turned into a couch potato. To kick my butt off the chair, and shed some calories, I often rely on fitness bands to give me some motivation to complete daily goals such as step count. дальше »
2019-8-12 16:13 | |
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F**k me: iOS’ Notes app censors handwritten swears
Apple works very hard to maintain a ‘clean’ and family-friendly image. So much so that it censors handwritten words when suggesting a title for notes. Today, a user in r/iOSBeta subreddit noted the company’s algorithm muted the word ‘fuck’ when recommending a title for the handwritten note. дальше »
2019-8-12 14:21 | |
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New Zealand greenlights Bitcoin salary regulation – but it’s still a bad idea
New Zealand‘s tax authorities have deemed it legal for companies to pay its employees in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Companies will also be able to deduct income taxes using current PAYE (pay as you earn) frameworks under the Income Tax Act 2007. дальше »
2019-8-12 14:02 | |
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Chinese cyber-espionage group is extorting money from the gaming industry
A Chinese threat actor, known to have perpetrated a series of state-sponsored espionage attacks, has been covertly staging financially motivated activities targeting the video game industry. According to cybersecurity firm FireEye, the cyber threat group — dubbed Advanced Persistent Threat 41 (APT41) — is unique in that “it leverages non-public malware typically reserved for espionage campaigns in what appears to be activity for personal gain. дальше »
2019-8-12 14:00 | |
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Twitter users keep abusing the wrong Jeffrey Epstein
“Rot in hell you pervert,” wrote one. “Go to hell, child rapist,” said another. These were all tweets directed to Jeffrey Epstein, a publicist at the Walt Disney Company, whose sole connection to the late disgraced financier is his name. дальше »
2019-8-12 13:57 | |
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UK dark web dealers get more than 20 years for selling cocaine for Bitcoin
Three men in the UK have been sentenced to prison for operating ch then got in touch with UK police. The men were caught after detectives matched the DNA of one of the individuals to packaging containing drugs. дальше »
2019-8-12 13:26 | |
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r/GirlGamers memes help women and non-binary gamers deal with harassment
For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. Although societal stereotypes have you believing the gaming industry is an arena of masculinity for men-only, women actually make up almost half of video game players. дальше »
2019-8-12 13:11 | |
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Moonday Mornings: IBM wants to put your browser history on the blockchain, forever
Welcome to another Moonday Mornings. Let’s waste no time and take a look at the weekend’s cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines you can’t afford to miss. 1. Cryptocurrency traders in Israel are facing a sticky situation. дальше »
2019-8-12 11:29 | |
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India’s top telco to offer free 4K TVs with its upcoming broadband service
India’s top network provider, Reliance Jio, today announced it’s going to offer free HD or 4K TVs, and 4K-enabled set-top boxes along with its upcoming broadband service’s annual subscriptions. дальше »
2019-8-12 09:56 | |
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How to check if your password was leaked in StockX data breach
Last week, online sneaker marketplace StockX disclosed a major data breach that originally took place in May. The breach had exposed names, email addresses, shipping addresses, usernames, shoe sizes, hashed passwords, and purchase histories of about 6. дальше »
2019-8-12 09:10 | |
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Huawei will reportedly launch Mate 30 Pro on September 19 with a new chip
Last week, Samsung announced its new flagship duo of the Galaxy Note 10 and the Galaxy Note 10+. Now, its competitor, Huawei, is gearing up to launch the Mate 30 Pro next month. According to a report by the Russian news site, High-tech. дальше »
2019-8-12 08:44 | |
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Here’s how anonymized personal data should be used to create better services
Ask anyone their opinion on companies using their data and the response will almost always be negative. It’s not surprising; revelation after revelation has revealed that the likes of Google and Facebook not only profit off of user data, but are often reckless or intrusive in the way that they do so. дальше »
2019-8-12 23:13 | |
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The android Turning Test can tell us whether a robot is effectively a person
Alan Turing was recently announced as the face of the new ame up with a test that researchers still turn to as a way of judging whether a computer could be considered truly intelligent in the same way as humans. дальше »
2019-8-12 19:45 | |
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Tech Giant IBM Files for New Blockchain Patent Regarding a Web Browser
As per an all new patent application submitted by IBM earlier this week, the multinational company is looking to create its very own blockchain-based web browser that will make use of a peer-to-peer network to store and collect customer information. дальше »
2019-8-12 18:16 | |
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CHEAP: Can we interesteth thou in 40% off Beats Solo3 wireless headphones?
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! There used to be a time when Beats headphones deserved their awful reputation — believe me, I actually owned a pair. дальше »
2019-8-12 15:01 | |
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Study: Most YouTube videos on climate change deny its existence
Search for “climate change” on YouTube and before long you’ll likely find a video that denies it exists. In fact, when it comes to shaping the online conversation around climate change, a new study suggests that deniers and conspiracy theorists might hold an edge over those believing in science. дальше »
2019-8-10 20:00 | |
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CHEAP: Don’t be lame, game! Buy a 1TB PlayStation 4 Slim console for only $240
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! If you haven’t accepted video games into your life, then, really, what are you doing? When somebody tells me they have zero interest in gaming, I feel the same sort of way when people say they don’t really like music, or movies, or painting. дальше »
2019-8-10 15:01 | |
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Scientists think light and noise from Earth could attract aliens
Since the first use of electric lamps in the 19th century, society hasn’t looked back. Homes and streets are lit at all hours so that people can go about their business when they’d once have been asleep. дальше »
2019-8-10 12:00 | |
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Map reveals which cities use Ring’s surveillance network to spy on you
An engineering student in Illinois has put together a handy map to help pinpoint locations where police are tapped into Ring’s surveillance network. Ring, a company best known for smart doorbells and home security cameras, has a massive network of these cameras installed, some of which are being used for surveillance purposes by police in certain cities. дальше »
2019-8-10 03:27 | |
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How to download YouTube videos to watch offline
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. YouTube videos are great ways to keep yourself entertained for a short period of time — but what happens when you don’t have access to the internet? How do you save YouTube videos to watch later? Bear in mind all that, barring the first example, these methods aren’t officially sanctioned by YouTube or Google. дальше »
2019-8-10 03:09 | |
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Here’s 5 tabletop RPGs to scratch your Cyberpunk 2077 itch
By the time you finish reading this article, you’ll be minutes closer to the 16 April launch of CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077. But if you’re anything like me, you want it now and you might spontaneously combust if you have to wait that long. дальше »
2019-8-10 01:25 | |
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Walmart pulls violent video game images out of ‘respect’ for shooting victims
After the terrible shooting in an El Paso Walmart, the company is apparently taking steps to respect the deaths of twenty-two people. It’s doing this by removing signs advertising certain video games — which begs the question: how exactly is this supposed to help? The company documentation listing the changes was discovered by journalist Kenneth Shepard, who tweeted it out. дальше »
2019-8-10 01:15 | |
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The Naim Mu-so Qb 2 is a compact streaming speaker for audiophiles
It was just a few months ago that I wrote about the Naim Mu-so 2, an update to one of the first high-end streaming speakers. I’m currently in the process of testing that model, and it delivers remarkable sound quality in a soundbar-like body. дальше »
2019-8-10 00:49 | |
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NYU researchers made mice smarter by manipulating their brainwaves with light
Researchers from the New York University School of Medicine recently developed a method for manipulating brain waves with light to improve learning. The results of the team’s study are incredible – laboratory mice exposed to the new technique showed marked improvement in short-term memory – but the implications of their findings could radically alter the scientific perception of how the brain works. дальше »
2019-8-10 22:04 | |
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Discord launches its own mini-livestreaming service
Discord today announced it’s premiering its own internal livestreaming feature, appropriately titled Go Live. It’s essentially a very small video stream where a few friends can comment on your gameplay — but it sounds like a fun alternative to other livestreaming services. дальше »
2019-8-9 19:29 | |
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Researchers uncover a new piece of RAT malware that targets cryptocurrency users
Researchers at Zscaler ThreatLabZ have identified a new remote-access trojan (RAT) called Saefko, which retrieves Chrome browser history in a search for cryptocurrency-related activity The RAT, written in . дальше »
2019-8-9 18:04 | |
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Video: Burn in hell, Twitter — a guide on deleting or deactivating your account
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Were you on old Twitter? Back before the brand proliferation, before the Nazis, before the President of the USA was doing his best to kick off a global confrontation? When people just chatted on the social network? And the design was better? It was good, right? These days, things are different. дальше »
2019-8-9 16:45 | |
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