The Roland Corporation is a global powerhouse in the field of music technology. We interviewed Mr. Jun-ichi Miki, Roland Corporation CEO and Representative Director, to find out how the company continues to drive innovation and customer growth. TNW: How does Roland approach the ‘people who are new to music’ market? JM: At Roland, our mission
Read MoreAs part of its continuing Progressive Web Apps (PWA) work, Microsoft is making available the second iteration of its open-sourced PWA Builder tool. Microsoft releases version 2.0 of its PWA Builder tool Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreAdi Robertson / The Verge: Uproar among some fans of Steam over Epic Store’s exclusive game deals is the latest battle in a long war over DRM and copy protection in PC gaming — Earlier this month, PC gaming fans learned that the long-awaited Borderlands 3 would initially launch exclusively on the Epic Store …
Read MoreEncryption has become available to almost anyone since the Snowden leaks showed the vulnerability of modern communication. That fact was on display as special counsel Robert Mueller explained why he couldn’t get to the bottom of some well known Trump-Russia contacts. How WhatsApp, FaceTime and other encryption apps shaped the outcome of the Mueller report
Read MoreIn the blink of an eye, it’s suddenly Friday again. The countdown to TNW Conference is going by in a flash! With only 20 days to go, let’s review this week’s TNW2019 highlights. Here’s what you might’ve missed You can now sign up for the House of Talent to find your next career challenge during TNW
Read MoreGuilherme Rambo / 9to5Mac: Sources: macOS 10.15 to get Siri Shortcuts support for Marzipan apps, Screen Time, and a new Apple ID management panel — Apple is working on bringing the Mac and iOS closer together with the introduction of macOS 10.15 and iOS 13. Siri Shortcuts, Screen Time, and more are expected … Sources:
Read MoreLorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai / Motherboard: Head of Memento Labs, the new company that acquired spyware vendor Hacking Team, says they’re “starting from scratch”, but will keep their existing customers — The head of Memento Labs, the new company that acquired infamous spyware vendor Hacking Team, admitted there’s a lot … Head of Memento Labs, the new
Read MoreMicrosoft’s promised automated tools for migrating users from G Suite to Office 365 are rolling out over ‘the coming weeks.’ Microsoft starts rolling out Google G Suite to Office 365 migration tools Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThe company says it’s still committed to job creation in the Badger State. Foxconn's 'footprint' in Wisconsin will be much smaller, says governor – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreLooking for a pocket-size power bank for charging your iPhone on the go? Here are some top picks. Best power banks and battery packs for iPhone – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThese app-powered plugs can also be controlled via smart speakers. Plus: Get a 2-month SiriusXM streaming subscription for just a buck. Get a 4-pack of Wi-Fi smart outlets for – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt’s been nice knowing you all. This 59-hour Marvel movie marathon might just break me – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreExclusive: The data included patient names and treatments. Millions of rehab records exposed on unsecured database – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Bitcoin Satoshi Vision (BitcoinSV) blockchain has suffered a series of “block re-oganizations,” putting the integrity of its network in question. “On 18th April 2019, our Bitcoin Cash SV [sic] node experienced two block re-organizations. First, a three block re-organization, followed by a six block re-organisation,” tweeted BitMEX Research, the analysis arm of digital asset exchange BitMEX. Block
Read MoreThe importance of dogs should never be understated. One town in Japan is taking this to heart — its appointed its area’s official mascot as Yukimaru Skywalker, a mechanical drone puppy who flies above the town of Oji. Yukimaru the drone dog flies over Oji town in Nara, Japan, where he’s the mascot. pic.twitter.com/9I9IE5AneG — Mondo
Read MoreWe’ve already seen flagship phone launches with the Samsung Galaxy S10 and the Huawei P30 Pro. So, now it’s time to turn our attention to the OnePlus 7. The company already told us last year that its next device will be one of the first to use Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 855 processor. Last October, OnePlus also
Read MoreDieter Bohn / The Verge: Samsung Galaxy Fold review: awkward as a phone and has many issues, in addition to screen breaking, like “jelly scroll” where one side scrolls faster than other — The future is still very fragile — This is going to be a weird review. — It’ll be weird because … Samsung
Read MoreTony Romm / Washington Post: Sources: FTC probe into Facebook’s privacy practices is also looking at past statements by Zuckerberg and weighing whether to seek oversight of his leadership — Federal regulators investigating Facebook for mishandling its users’ personal information have set their sights on the company’s chief executive … Sources: FTC probe into Facebook's
Read MoreAutomated policing of content will never be perfect, and that leaves us facing a big question about what we want the web to be like. Bits: The Week in Tech: Do You Prefer Free Speech, or a Perfectly Clean Internet? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreLogic Pro X makes the tools for creating music on par with a professional studio available to everyone. This package includes eight courses and 45 hours of training that can help the fledgling artist or producer unlock all the secrets to creating top quality music. Produce music like a pro with this Logic Pro X
Read MoreCatalin Cimpanu / ZDNet: Report: 3.2M+ Indian card records posted for sale online in 2018; India expected to surpass the UK in 2019, taking second place for stolen cards, behind the US — Prices for stolen Indian payment cards has also gone up by 150% in 2018 to around $17/card. — Due to a booming
Read MoreHeather Kelly / CNN: Facebook’s subtle disclosure about storing millions of Instagram passwords in plain text before a holiday weekend shows it has mastered the art of the news dump — San Francisco (CNN Business)On the Thursday before a major holiday weekend, and an hour before the much-anticipated Mueller report … Facebook's subtle disclosure about
Read MoreAnother day, another dollar off. Normally $149, the screen-equipped smart assistant hits its lowest price yet. The best Google Home Hub deal just got better (again): – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFederal regulators investigating Facebook for mishandling its users’ personal information have set their sights on the company’s chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, exploring his past statements on privacy and weighing whether to seek new, heightened federal oversight of his leadership. This story has been removed Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreIn an age of digital advancement, the tourism industry has embraced new tech to deliver improved user experiences. With the summer fast approaching, I wanted to learn more about how travel companies like Booking.com are preparing for advancements like machine learning and artificial intelligence to fine-tune our holidays. I sat down with Gillian Tans, CEO
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