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March 1, 2019

Samsung Galaxy S10+ review: great display and a versatile camera but the in-screen fingerprint scanner is unreliable and hole-punch design is worse than a notch (Dan Seifert/The Verge)

Dan Seifert / The Verge: Samsung Galaxy S10+ review: great display and a versatile camera but the in-screen fingerprint scanner is unreliable and hole-punch design is worse than a notch — The 10th Galaxy S phone feels familiar, but is still excellent — Every year for the past decade, Samsung has released a steady beat

Yes, You Can Put IoT on the Blockchain using Python and the ESP8266

Last year, we saw quite a bit of media attention paid to blockchain startups. They raised money from the public, then most of them vanished without a trace (or product). Ethics and legality of their fundraising model aside, a few of the ideas they presented might be worth revisiting one day. One idea in particular

Mate X, Galaxy Fold buzz: How foldables eclipsed 5G at MWC – CNET

After all the anticipation, when 5G finally had its big moment — something brighter and shinier stole the show. Mate X, Galaxy Fold buzz: How foldables eclipsed 5G at MWC – CNET Source: CNet

March 1, 2019

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. they’re back pic.twitter.com/FWL3yuq4mW — StopAndDecrypt (@StopAndDecrypt) March 1,

Lenovo Yoga 730 vs. IdeaPad 730S: Can a laptop-tablet hybrid beat a clamshell? – CNET

These two have more than a model number in common. Here’s how to pick the right one for you. Lenovo Yoga 730 vs. IdeaPad 730S: Can a laptop-tablet hybrid beat a clamshell? – CNET Source: CNet

March 1, 2019

In Japan, Disney and mobile carrier Docomo are launching a streaming service in March with the latest content from Marvel, Lucasfilm, Pixar, and Disney Studios (Gavin J. Blair/Hollywood Reporter)

Gavin J. Blair / Hollywood Reporter: In Japan, Disney and mobile carrier Docomo are launching a streaming service in March with the latest content from Marvel, Lucasfilm, Pixar, and Disney Studios — Content from all four Disney studios will be available next month in preparation for 5G. Japan’s other two main carriers are already partnered

The biggest 5G breakthrough may be this innocent, little plastic strip – CNET

Ericsson is working on an antenna that could be placed under carpets or hung on walls. Think coverage everywhere. The biggest 5G breakthrough may be this innocent, little plastic strip – CNET Source: CNet

Get an unlocked iPhone X for $750 – CNET

That’s $250 off the price of last year’s flagship iPhone. Plus: A sweet Sam’s Club deal and a free one-year subscription to Hooked on Phonics. Get an unlocked iPhone X for 0 – CNET Source: CNet

Huawei pleads not guilty to trade secret theft charges – CNET

The judge in the case sets a March 2020 trial date, according to the Associated Press. Huawei pleads not guilty to trade secret theft charges – CNET Source: CNet

Bits: The Week in Tech: How Can America Make the World Shun Huawei?

A global tech conference in Barcelona was the latest battleground for the White House campaign against the Chinese technology giant. Bits: The Week in Tech: How Can America Make the World Shun Huawei? Source: NY Times Tech

March 1, 2019

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 ($11.60, over 90 percent off from TNW Deals) with limited time promo code: LEARNIT. This bundle brings the JavaScript essentials together — and

#SneakyThanos photo contest hides Avengers villain in pop culture moments – CNET

Where’s Thanos? #SneakyThanos photo contest hides Avengers villain in pop culture moments – CNET Source: CNet

First to 5G? Why the race for supersonic wireless speeds didn't matter – CNET

At MWC 2019, foldable phones eclipsed the shiny new 5G phones that won’t ship until later this year. First to 5G? Why the race for supersonic wireless speeds didn't matter – CNET Source: CNet

March 1, 2019

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. For the uninitiated, mining refers to the process of solving cryptographic puzzles to verify transactions on the

March 1, 2019

Inside Facebook's content policy team, which is made up of several dozen Facebook engineers, lawyers, and PR people, who decide what users can post (Simon van Zuylen-Wood/Vanity Fair)

Simon van Zuylen-Wood / Vanity Fair: Inside Facebook’s content policy team, which is made up of several dozen Facebook engineers, lawyers, and PR people, who decide what users can post — The company blew it on privacy and fake news. Can it do better against trolls and racists? An exclusive embed with Facebook’s shadow government.

March 1, 2019

Alors Monsieur Macron, stop trying to make la chaîne de blocs happen

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”. Macron, who is known for his advocacy of free market and self-proclaimed liberal policies, commented on blockchain’s potential during a speech at the International

March 1, 2019

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. But for it to be decentralized, it needs a

Hands-on with Microsoft HoloLens 2: More comfortable, more intuitive and more potential

Microsoft’s mixed-reality headset feels like an improvement on the original – but can it make the jump to the mainstream? Hands-on with Microsoft HoloLens 2: More comfortable, more intuitive and more potential Source: ZDNet Microsoft

The Easiest Thermal Camera Build You’ll Ever See

Thermal cameras are one of those tools that we all want, but just can’t justify actually buying. You don’t really know what you would do with one, and when even the cheap ones are a couple hundred dollars, it’s a bit out of the impulse buy territory. So you just keeping waiting and hoping that

March 1, 2019

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. Last year, the firm launched its Psion-inspired Gemini clamshell PDA (which we reviewed and liked), and is currently working

NASA needs SpaceX to prove it can fly astronauts safely. Saturday’s test flight is called a ‘crucial step.’

SpaceX will launch an uncrewed rocket from the Kennedy Space Center early Saturday, an important test for NASA and the company. It comes at a time when controversy is swirling around company founder Elon Musk. NASA needs SpaceX to prove it can fly astronauts safely. Saturday’s test flight is called a ‘crucial step.’ Source: Washington

March 1, 2019

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

March 1, 2019

Here are the 5 hottest startups in… the rest of Europe ¯_(ツ)_/¯

By Marta Dawydzik and Andrea Hak Together with payments tech company Adyen, we set out in search of the most promising new startups across Europe and Israel based on their performance, growth, and potential. If you’ve been following our series, you’ll see we’ve already covered the best in tech from major hubs including Belgium, France,

March 1, 2019

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. CEO Elon Musk said that it took this decision in order to was to keep

March 1, 2019

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. According to a New York Times report, published yesterday, Facebook, Telegram, and Signal are all reportedly working to get their cryptocurrencies to market. In

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