{$inline_image}It’s been a great week for TNW Conference highlights. We revealed the official TNW2019 festival map, and yesterday I shared some of the best new features we’re offering this year. Today, I have some more great news: we extended the application deadline for the T500! With only 42 more days to go, this is your
Read MoreThe Dept. of Housing and Urban Development charged Facebook March 28 with violating the Fair Housing Act, alleging that the company’s targeted advertising discriminated on the basis of race and color. HUD charges Facebook with housing discrimination Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreThe Dept. of Housing and Urban Development charged Facebook March 28 with violating the Fair Housing Act, alleging that the company’s targeted advertising discriminated on the basis of race and color. Facebook charged with housing discrimination by HUD Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreMicrosoft is extending its Azure IP Advantage patent-protection program into the IoT space to help its customers fight patent trolls. Microsoft expands its patent protection program to include Azure-powered IoT devices Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThe Department of Housing and Urban Development sued the company for violating the federal Fair Housing Act by limiting who sees ads based on characteristics like race, religion and national origin. Facebook Engages in Housing Discrimination With Its Ad Practices, U.S. Says Source: NY Times Tech
Read More“I want to create a space where we can bring that big-hair energy and celebrate our roots in digital spaces,” said one of the women behind a petition to add the emoji. There’s No Afro Emoji. These Women Want to Change That. Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreRussell Brandom / The Verge: The US Department of Housing and Urban Development files charges against Facebook, says company’s ad targeting tools enable violations of Fair Housing Act — The Department of Housing and Urban Development has filed charges against Facebook for violations of the Fair Housing Act … The US Department of Housing and
Read MoreMicrosoft adds new tamper-protection feature that stops malware from switching off key security features. Windows security: Microsoft Defender AV can now stop malware from disabling it Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreNick Summers / Engadget: Xiaomi Mi 9 review: great alternative to OnePlus 6T in terms of hardware performance but has an average battery life and unreliable in-screen fingerprint sensor — I can’t spend $1,000 on a smartphone. I just can’t. I’ve walked into countless phone stores, credit card in hand, with every intention of buying
Read MoreOr just make it stronger? Will Apple's TV app on Roku, Fire TV and Samsung kill the Apple TV box? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHere’s how LG’s first convertible laptop stacks up against one of the best two-in-ones available from category veteran, Lenovo. Lenovo Yoga C930 vs. LG Gram 2-in-1 2019: Which laptop should you get? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe oversight board doesn’t call for banning Huawei from the country’s 5G rollout. Britain's Huawei watchdog warns of products' security risks – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBitcoin fraudsters are still using celebrities to promote their scams on Facebook and dupe investors out of money. According to reports, Australian TV presenters Karl Stefanovic and Waleed Aly are the latest names in a long list of celebrities to fall victim to the scam. In order to set up the scam, fraudsters create fake
Read MoreSometimes we are rebuilding a RAID array or replacing a BIOS chip and we wonder how ordinary people keep their computes running. Then we realize that most of them come to someone like us for help. But what if you don’t have a family member or friend who is computer savvy? No problem! Plenty of
Read MoreWelcome to CHEAP, our brand-new series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! I remember when a 1GB SD card would set you back hundreds and hundreds of dollars, but now? You can get a 256GB flash drive that also works with iPhones and iPads, for under $80. Yes, friends, let us
Read MoreThe UK’s national fraud helpline, Action Fraud, has found that in the 12 months leading up to March 19, 2019, investors in the state lost over £15 million ($19 million) to Bitcoin related scams. More than 1,200 victims lost a total of £15,248,130 ($19 million), Which? reports. That’s over £41,000 ($53,000) per day lost to
Read MoreZack Whittaker / TechCrunch: Rela, a popular Chinese lesbian dating app, exposed data on 5M users, including dates of birth, height and weight, and sexual preferences, since June 2018 — Rela (.), a popular dating app for gay and queer women, has exposed millions of user profiles and private data because a server wasn’t protected
Read MoreAs more technology creeps into the front seat to help drivers, so too will systems that eavesdrop on and monitor them. Wheels: Eyes on the Road! (Your Car Is Watching) Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreAre you looking for a travel credit card, a card that’s going to give you cash back, or maybe both? Apple Card vs. Chase Sapphire: Which card is right for you? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAT&T CEO says iPhones and Android phones should ‘go away.’ And I agree. 5G will make iPhone and Android phones better. Then it may kill them – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA brand-new generation of Trojan horse malware for Android phones has been revealed, tailored specifically towards stealing fiat and digital assets from customers of top international banks and cryptocurrency exchanges. Cybersecurity firm Group-IB, which found the malware (already named “Gustuff”), warn it comes with fully automated (and unique) functionality aimed at “mass infections and maximum
Read MoreBritain bolstered White House claims that the Chinese company poses a cybersecurity risk. But the report stopped short of calling for a ban on Huawei products. Huawei Security ‘Defects’ Are Found by British Authorities Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe German Enigma device has always been a fascinating gadget for hackers. We’ve seen various replicas and emulators created over the years, and it was recently even the subject of our weekly Hack Chat. But if you think about it it’s not really a surprise; the Enigma has the perfect blend of historical significance and
Read MoreWelcome 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. If you receive a large number of emails like I do every day, your inbox is probably messy, and it seems impossible to clear it of the deluge of messages
Read MoreMatchmaking service will soon get a feature that will let friends keep an eye on you during dates. Facebook extends its Dating service to Mexico, Argentina – CNET Source: CNet
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