Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Elbphilharmonie: The concert hall designed by algorithms

Each of the 10,000 acoustic panels is unique and designed to give the best listening experience.

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Simon's Cat game app showed adult bite advert

The ad showed a "red and bloody" fake tattoo on a woman's shoulder in a game popular with children.

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Social media firms under scrutiny for 'Russian meddling’

Facebook, Google and Twitter lawyers tell a Senate committee they plan to be more vigilant.

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Congress grills Facebook, Twitter, Google on shells hiding election meddlers

 How can Internet giants know that innocent-seeming US companies aren’t actually shell vehicles for malicious foreign actors to buy ads to interfere with elections? The short answer is they can’t, and that drew questioning from a congressional probe today into Facebook, Twitter, and Google being used to manipulate the 2016 presidential election.. One member of the committee… Read More

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Google investigates mysterious vanishing files

Users say Google Docs files have been randomly flagged as violating terms of service.

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Malaysian data breach sees 46 million phone numbers leaked

The personal details of 46 million mobile subscribers are on the dark web.

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YouTuber slams Hello World Live

Hello World Live apologises to fans after they were left disappointed at its live event.

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Big net firms invest in trans-Pacific cable project

The high-capacity cable will link big cities around the Pacific Rim and help net firms cut costs.

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Airbnb customer allegedly murdered in Melbourne

Three men are in custody charged with murder, and one is also accused of rape.

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'We must worry about artificial stupidity'

There are lots of worries over artificial intelligence being smart enough, says Prof Alan Winfield.

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'We just outlived LoveFilm'

DVD rental shop 21st Century Flicks is soldiering on as LoveFilm comes to an end.

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'I didn't realise it was going to be part of my entrapment'

Perpetrators of domestic violence are increasingly using technology to monitor and harass victims.

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North Korea calls UK WannaCry accusations 'wicked'

It comes after the UK said it was "as sure as possible" North Korea was behind a huge ransomware attack.

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Samsung Electronics unveils new leadership line-up

The management overhaul comes after the South Korean tech giant posted record quarterly profits.

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Fixed-odds maximum bet 'could drop to £2'

Currently, some gambling machines allow punters to bet - and potentially lose - £100 every 20 seconds.

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Students cheated in £2m mobile phone scam

A gang are sentenced to up to six years in prison after conning people to set up fake phone contracts.

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Game studio CCP scales back virtual reality development

Development studios will shut and jobs will go as CCP cuts work on games playable in virtual reality.

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Did Russian-backed propaganda sway US voters?

Facebook says up to 126 million Americans may have seen it before and after last year's election.

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Monday, October 30, 2017

Russia-linked posts 'reached' 126m Facebook users in US

Facebook says 80,000 posts linked to Russia were produced before and after the US election in 2016.

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Checking in at Singapore's new airport terminal

At Singapore's Changi Airport, passengers using its new Terminal 4 can check in and board without having to talk to counter staff.

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Touch and feel

As Africa gets more connected, so online services increase but they cannot just be a carbon copy of Western tech.

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'Pay-to-play'

The social media giant is accused of making it harder to see news stories, with disastrous results.

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Russian-backed content may have reached 126 million on Facebook

 Facebook has reportedly upped its estimate of how much content was produced by Russian-backed actors during the election and how widely that content was seen. According to prepared remarks due to be presented tomorrow but acquired by the Wall Street Journal today, the company estimates 80,000 pieces of content may have been viewed by a total of 126 million people. Read More

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People with chronic illnesses and disabilities get their own media channel with The Mighty

 There’s a corkboard in the office of The Mighty, the social network for people with chronic illnesses, mental health disorders and disabilities, which has pictures and letters from many of the site’s contributors and readers who have benefited from the stories the site shares. It’s there to remind staffers of the faces behind the work they do and the impact the site has. Read More

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Instagram injects 2X bigger Stories previews mid-feed

 Instagram Stories is doing so well, the app wants to ensure you don’t just scroll by its Snapchat clone. Instagram confirms to TechCrunch that it’s redesigned its mid-feed re-engagement box for Stories to show preview tiles of people’s slideshows that are twice as big as the Stories bar atop the feed. The box appears slotted between traditional permanent posts part way down… Read More

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Smartphone use falls among young for first time

For the first time, those aged between 16-24 are spending slightly less time on their smart devices.

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Google 'drops everything' to fix burger emoji

Google's big cheese Sundar Pichai joked the company will 'drop everything' to fix their burger emoji

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Skype’s big redesign publicly launches to desktop users

 Earlier this year, Skype introduced a revamped version of its application offering a heavier focus on media sharing and social expression tools, in an effort to better compete with more modern social communication services, like Slack and even Snapchat. Today, the company is publicly launching the new version of Skype to the desktop, including on Mac, Windows 10 (November 2016 update and… Read More

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Is your phone listening in? Your stories

Facebook has denied using audio to target ads, but many people think it can happen.

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YouTube tweaks advertising algorithm

More videos will get ads as YouTube updates the way it chooses which content gets monetised.

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'Wonder whether technology is eating our brain'

Former MP Charlotte Leslie on the use of technology and social media by voters and political parties.

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Apple engineer 'fired' over early iPhone X leak

The man was sacked after his daughter posted footage of the iPhone X before it was launched.

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Heathrow probe after 'security files found on USB stick'

The airport launches an inquiry after a USB stick with security information is given to a newspaper.

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UK must prepare for fourth industrial revolution, says report

Digital technology could create hundreds of thousands of UK manufacturing jobs, a new report says.

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Trump ally Roger Stone suspended from Twitter

The ex-Trump adviser sent abusive tweets to journalists on Twitter but says he will sue the network.

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Saturday, October 28, 2017

Why Snapchat Spectacles failed

 How come only 0.08% of Snapchat’s users bought its camera sunglasses? Hundreds of thousands of pairs of Spectacles sit rotting in warehouses after the company bungled the launch. Initial hype and lines for its roving, limited time only Snapbot vending machines led Snap to overestimate demand but underdeliver on quality and content. Massive piles of assembled and unassembled… Read More

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How I cured my tech fatigue by ditching feeds

 On paper, smartphones are amazing pieces of glass. They have magically cured boredom as we always have something to do — those endless feeds of content are a perpetual source of inspiration, information and amusement. And yet, feeds need to die because they distort our views and disconnect us from other human beings around us. Many people have deleted the Facebook app from their phone… Read More

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Friday, October 27, 2017

Senator Feinstein makes broad request for all ‘Russia-connected’ Twitter and Facebook user data

 The nature and extent of Russia or Russian-linked actors interfering with the election is yet to be determined, but it’s not for want of inquiries. Half of D.C. is looking into it in one way or another, and Senator Diane Feinstein is no exception. Today she sent letters to several parties involved, including Facebook and Twitter, asking for a variety of documents relating to her… Read More

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Facebook denies 'listening' to conversations

An executive was responding to a tweet asking about ads which seem to be linked to real-life conversations.

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Facebook to disclose more on political ads

Political advertisers will have to verify their identity and their posts will carry a disclosure.

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WhatsApp finally lets you recall messages you’ve sent by mistake

 WhatsApp has finally got your back when you send a message to the wrong person or group. The Facebook-owned messaging app is rolling out a feature that will finally let its 1 billion-plus users delete a message for all people within a conversation. Right now, the app’s delete feature is fairly useless as it only removes a message for the person who sent it. Read More

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Facebook says its ad transparency features will go live next month

 In response to concerns that Russia used Facebook ads in an attempt to influence last year’s presidential election, the social network has said it will increase transparency by allowing anyone to see any ad run by any organization. Now it’s releasing a few more details about its plans, like the fact that the new transparency features are expected to go live next month. Once they… Read More

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Three criticised over £117 iPhone X monthly deal

The mobile phone operator said the two-year contract was for those not wishing to pay an upfront charge.

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Artificial intelligence smart enough to fool Captcha security check

Researchers developed an algorithm that imitates how the human brain responds to these visual clues.

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Google addresses Pixel 2 handset complaints

The firm has doubled the warranty on its new flagship smartphones following criticisms of the hardware.

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YouTuber Adam Blampied apologises for 'manipulating' women

Prominent UK video blogger Adam Blampied issues apology for 'manipulating' women into sending him images.

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Hotel booking sites probed by consumer watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority fears consumers could be being mislead over the best deals.

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Thursday, October 26, 2017

The robot that can swim and fly and other tech news

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak looks at some of the best of the week's technology news stories.

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NHS 'could have prevented' WannaCry ransomware attack

Recommendations which could have stopped the WannaCry ransomware attack were ignored, report says.

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Amazon and Alphabet see sales surge

Google-owner Alphabet and Amazon see shares jump in after-hours trading as quarterly sales climb.

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Facebook rolls out new tools for group admins, plus badges and profiles for members

 Facebook today introduced a good handful of new features for groups on Facebook, with a focus on helping admins better manage and grow their online communities, and helping members better connect with one another. The additions, inspired by user feedback, include support for welcome posts, badges, member profiles, and other admin-level controls. The company met this June with hundreds of… Read More

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Instagram’s “Superzoom” auto-records dramatic close-up videos

 Instagram’s newest feature lets you make your own “Dramatic Chipmunk”-style video by shooting a stuttered zoom-in including cinematic sound effects with a single tap. Superzoom is coming to Instagram Stories on iOS and Android today, alongside an array of spooky Halloween stickers and augmented reality masks. Superzoom joins Instagram’s Boomerang GIFs, Hyperlapse… Read More

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Twitter bans RT and Sputnik ads amid election interference fears

The social media platform will no longer accept adverts from Russia Today or Sputnik.

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Twitter nears profit as it adds users

The social media firm's losses narrow sharply, with four million more people now using its service.

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Twitter bans Russia Today and Sputnik from advertising on its service

 Twitter has banned Russian media companies Russia Today (RT) and Sputnik from advertising on its service after it found that both had “attempted to interfere with the [2016 U.S.] election on behalf of the Russian government” using the social network. “This decision was based on the retrospective work we’ve been doing around the 2016 U.S. election and the U.S.… Read More

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Twitter gets a surprise beat in Q3 on sales of $590M and EPS of $0.10

 Twitter reported its earnings this morning for Q3, and watchers of the company, used to seeing declines across the board, got an unexpected piece of news: the social media platform reported revenues of $590 million on adjusted earnings per share of $0.10. Total monthly active users for Q3 were 330 million, up 4 million from the prior quarter and an increase of 4% year-over-year. US MAUs grew… Read More

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Piccadilly Circus lights switched back on after renovations

The state-of-the-art screen is responsive and allows for aspects such as live video streaming.

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Facebook launches Marketplace for cars with dealers and Blue Book pricing

 Buy a car through Facebook, and the social network could earn a special place in your heart. So Facebook is creating a dedicated section of Marketplace for vehicles. You’ll now be able to use new search filters to find a ride with a specific type, make, model, mileage, transmission, and more from both people and car dealerships like Edmunds, Cars.com, Auction123, CDK Global, and… Read More

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WhatsApp and Facebook to face EU data taskforce

The messaging app has been accused of "non-compliance" with EU laws.

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Nazi forums closed as Reddit purges 'violent content'

The site shuts several forums but experts say extremists may find ways of dodging the new policy.

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Dell web address swiped by third party

A domain name, used by support software on Dell PCs, was taken over unexpectedly in June.

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Dell web address swiped by third party

A domain name, used by support software on Dell PCs, was taken over unexpectedly in June.

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Facebook’s Workplace, now at 30,000 orgs, adds Chat desktop apps and group video chat

 It’s been once year since Workplace, Facebook’s social network designed specifically for businesses and other organizations, came out of beta to take on the likes of Slack, Atlassian, Microsoft and others in the world of enterprise collaboration. Now, with 30,000 organizations using Workplace across some 1 million groups (more than double the figures Facebook published April)… Read More

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Bot-hunting Twitter bot sniffs out bogus political tweets

 If you’ve ever wondered if the hashtag heavy, politically far afield Twitter user you’re about to eviscerate in 140 characters is totally delusional or merely not quite sentient, well, wonder no more. On Wenesday, Quartz just launched a handy Twitter bot known as @probabot_ to sort so much automated chaff from Twitter’s proverbial fields of wheat. Probabot identifies… Read More

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Newquay Bloodhound test: Figures behind speed record attempt

Find out the crucial figures for the Bloodhound, that is set for a test run at Newquay Airport.

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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Could algorithms revolutionise building construction?

Researchers have pioneered new techniques for manufacturing thin concrete shapes using algorithms.

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Tonight is a new dating app optimized for real dates

Eve Peters When Whim launched two years ago, it was based on a straightforward idea: What if a dating app was focused on enabling real dates, rather than chatting? Of course, plenty of actual dates happen as a result of Tinder and its imitators, but it can take a lot of awkward messaging to get there. Whim eliminates those preliminaries. Founder and CEO Eve Peters said the idea appealed to users, but… Read More

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Zuckerberg’s CZI donates to struggling towns near Facebook

 Facebook’s success has led to gentrification and hardship in some towns close to its Menlo Park headquarters. So while the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative has committed over $45 billion to solving health and education problems worldwide, today it’s strengthening its hyper-local philanthropy. The new CZI Community Fund will provide $25,000 to $100,000 grants to non-profits and non-profit… Read More

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Patreon’s API unlocks rewards across the web for art funders

 Pay a monthly subscription to a content creator on Patreon, and now it will earn you exclusive access to their patron-only WordPress blog, Discourse forums, Discord chatrooms, and soon, other apps like Slack. Essentially, Patreon is becoming your content membership card for the whole Internet, not just its site. And with each new perk opened up by this platform, subscriptions become more… Read More

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Apple hires ex-BBC and Channel 4 executive Jay Hunt

Ms Hunt is expected to help the US tech firm take on digital rivals Netflix and Amazon.

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Samsung Distributes Free Galaxy Note 8 To ALL 200 Passengers On A Flight

We all know very well that a year ago, many people were told that they could not fly with their Samsung Galaxy Note 7, as it was predisposed to fire. However, now, the South Korean giant Samsung itself giving away free Galaxy Note 8 to air passengers in an attempt to tell the world that […]

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This New Ransomware Attack Rapidly Spreading Across Globe

We all know very well that whenever we think of concepts used to damage computers, you think that what is being used to perpetuate the attack. In this case, we are dealing with malicious entity software or in a basic word you can say a Ransomware that encrypts the content stored on your computer or […]

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Facebook Moving Non-Promoted Posts Out Of News Feed

We all know very well that the social network giant Facebook is known for its numerous interface changes. And this time, they are testing to offer two different feeds: one will bring content from your family and friends, plus sponsored posts; while the other will get non-sponsored page posts. Facebook Moving Non-Promoted Posts Out Of […]

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The Pirate Bay’s Iconic .SE Domain Is Back In Action

Recently, we saw that how the historical domain name thepiratebay.se which played a key role in the world’s most popular torrent website, The Pirate Bay has expired. thepiratebay.se domain name was expired and will not be activated again. But, now again The Pirate Bay’s .SE domain name is back in action. The Pirate Bay’s Iconic […]

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iOS 11 Bug: Typing 1+2+3 Quickly In The Calculator App Won’t Get You 6

We all know very well that the calculator is one of the applications that is part of mobile operating systems, and iOS is no exception. However, according to the current reports if you try to type quickly or with some speed “1+2+3” in the calculator application on your iPhone you won’t get the answer 6. […]

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How to Offer and Ask for the Emergency with Facebook

Let’s have a look at the guide for how to Offer and Ask for the Emergency with Facebook that will help you get the help from this giant social network. So have a look at complete guide discussed below to proceed. Facebook is now connected with the billions of people in this world and almost every […]

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Porn-makers challenge Patreon's crowdfunding ban

Patreon's rules now forbid its use to fund pornographic movies or private webcam sessions.

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Amazon service will let couriers open front doors

Users of Amazon Key will need a smart lock and Cloud Cam camera to let couriers open their door.

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Tesla solar power arrives in Puerto Rico

Elon Musk's plan to help restore power in hurricane-hit Puerto Rico begins at a children's hospital.

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Inside Microsoft's new mixed reality capture studio

Microsoft opens a hi-tech studio dedicated to creating mixed reality content.

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How to Benchmark Your Windows 10 PC

Let’s have a look at Benchmark Your Windows 10 PC using the simple hack that using some simple tools that we are going to explain here. So have a look at complete guide discussed below to proceed. The Benchmarks is something that helps to make the comparison between the different devices out in the market on […]

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Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Geordie Shore's Marnie Simpson broke ad rules on Snapchat

The reality TV star failed to identify Snapchat promotions as adverts in the first case of its kind.

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Twitter announces new ‘transparency center’ for ads

 Twitter is responding to political scrutiny over the role it may have played in spreading Russian misinformation, and to a bipartisan Congressional bill proposing new regulations for online ads, with some new initiatives of its own. So it’s launching an Advertising Transparency Center where users should be able to see all the ads running on Twitter, the content/creative of those ads,… Read More

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Facebook’s F8 conference returns to San Jose May 1-2, 2018

 Facebook should have plenty to talk about, between augmented reality, new acquisitions, the Watch video tab, and all its ongoing scandals with Russian election interference, fake news, and News Feed reach. Today the company announced its annual F8 developer conference will return to San Jose’s McEnery Convention Center on May 1st and 2nd, 2018. People can sign up for updates on the F8… Read More

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The Explosion of the eSports Market

Since Pong was released in 1972, video games have become increasingly popular over the succeeding decades. Eventually, the technology advanced to the point where enthusiasts could play games together remotely via the internet. This, in turn, spawned the emergence of video game tournaments ogled by gaming junkies who are obsessed with watching the best gamers […]

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Top 10+ Best Speech To Text Apps For Android

Let’s have a look at Best Speech To Text Apps For Android that will help you to make your work easier by converting your voice into the text. So have a look on complete guide discussed below to proceed. Speech to text apps and software are quite popular for the computer devices. Through this intense software, […]

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20 Best Android Security Apps You Should Install Today

We are going to share 20 best Android Security apps that you must have in your smartphone. With these apps, you can secure your device from the threats like viruses and many spying apps that are only being designed to steal out user’s data. For Android users, we are here with 20 Best Android Security Apps. Today in […]

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You Can Get iPhone X On The First Day For Just $6,000

Well, the all-new iPhone X will launch officially on November 3 and the price starts from $999. Recently, we have spotted a pre-bookings of iPhone X on eBay, which is listed at the price of $6,000. The iPhone X with 256GB storages’ official price is $1,149. You Can Get iPhone X On The First Day […]

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Google Just Launched An Awesome New Feature For Android

Search giant Google has just announced an awesome feature which will speed up the digital payment process. The new feature goes by the name “Pay with Google” will let users directly pay using their saved credit/debit card. Google Just Launched An Awesome New Feature For Android Have you ever paid for something on your smartphone […]

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Mspy Is an Effective Sms Tracker: Kids Tech Addiction

Besides the fact that mSpy is an effective SMS tracker to monitor your kids’ phone, here are dangers of tech addiction you need to know about. Here Are the Dangers of Gadget Addiction in Kids Smart technology is here to stay, and there is no question about that. The only question every parent needs to […]

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Bitcoin Breaks Above $6,000 & $100 Billion For The First Time In Its History

Recently, the reports from CoinDesk shows that the digital currency Bitcoin surpassed the $6,000 mark on 23rd October, Monday. The market value of Bitcoin also exceeded $100 billion. Bitcoin Breaks Above $6,000 & $100 Billion For The First Time In Its History If you remember, in the month of September, Bitcoin the digital currency suffered […]

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Kaspersky Lab To Open Its Anti-Virus Software To Outside Review

We all know very well that the last few months have not been simple for the well-known security firm Kaspersky. However, the security company now wants to clean up its image and for that, it has decided to put its code open and for evaluation, to prove that the accusations made are unfounded. Kaspersky Lab […]

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Leaked OnePlus 5T Image Shows Off Full-Screen Display

Recently, a new render of the upcoming advanced version of the well-known Chinese smartphone manufacturer, of course, OnePlus’s, OnePlus 5T depicting its new display design. Well, the new design shows that OnePlus 5T will mimic the design of the Samsung Galaxy S8 series. Leaked OnePlus 5T Image Shows Off Full-Screen Display During the last few […]

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OMG! Apple Stops Selling iPhone 7 256GB To Boost iPhone 8 Sales

We all know very well that last September 12 the tech giant Apple introduced to the world its new iPhone X (to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the iPhone) as well as the iPhone 8 and the iPhone 8 Plus. Now latest reports are indicating that the tech giant Apple has discontinued the iPhone 7 […]

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Nokia 2 To Have A 4000mAh Battery And To Cost Just $99

According to several rumors, the new Nokia 2 will be the next to be released by HMD Global after the release of the powerful Nokia 8. This smartphone recently appeared on an online sales/e-commerce website for the small amount of $99 and not only that it will even feature a 4000mAh battery as well. Nokia […]

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Drag & Drop Photos on Your iPhone in iOS 11

Now you can Drag & Drop Photos on Your iPhone in iOS 11 using the simple and easy method that will help you to easily store and delete data on your ios device. So have a look at complete guide discussed below to proceed. iPhone users always had the issue of adding the media content to […]

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Facebook finally adapts to 4K video

 If you’re sick of your beautiful videos looking crummy on Facebook, there’s good news for you. After some super HD videos starting popping up on the social network, Facebook now confirms to TechCrunch it’s testing 4K video uploads and viewing using the 2160p UHD-1 Ultra-High-Definition Television standard. Some Pages and profiles can now post 4K videos to Facebook as well… Read More

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Instagram now lets people add guests to live video streams

 Make way for more talking heads. Instagram, competing hot on the heels of other live video broadcasting apps, is enhancing its video streaming service with a new feature that it hopes will bring out more videos both from those of its 800 million users who might be too shy to use the feature on their own, and from those who can’t resist an opportunity to be more social. Today,… Read More

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LinkedIn boosts its messaging with smart replies, pre-written, AI based interactions

 LinkedIn — the Microsoft-owned platform for those who want to network with professional contacts and advance their own careers — has been in the middle of a long-term makeover of its social tools, as it looks to drive more usage. Today comes the latest chapter in that story: the site is unveiling a new smart reply feature in its messaging app, which gives users prompts with… Read More

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'Bad Rabbit' ransomware strikes Ukraine and Russia

The new strain of computer-locking malware has hit Russian media websites and an airport in Ukraine.

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TV news 'hack' sees bitcoins swiped

A pair of hackers managed to reconstruct a code blurred out on TV and claim $1,000 (£760).

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James Comey confirms he is Reinhold Niebuhr on Twitter

 James Comey, the former FBI director who was abruptly fired in May, has seemingly revealed himself as Twitter user Reinhold Niebuhr. In March, the account tweeted out the famous Anchorman meme — “Actually, I’m not even mad. That’s amazing! — alongside a link to the FBI’s jobs website. But how did anyone know to look at such a random and seemingly… Read More

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