With only 24 days left to go until TNW Conference, our tech festival in Amsterdam, we’re announcing updates every day. In case you don’t follow us on Twitter to hear the latest news, I’ve rounded up the biggest highlights of the past week! What’s the 411? We announced Guy Kawasaki, Apple’s original marketer in the
Read MoreGlobes Online: Vimeo acquires Israel-based video creation service Magisto which has over 100M users; sources say Vimeo paid $200M — Magisto’s proprietary technology enables cutting edge mobile apps and AI-powered editing tools to create videos for its 100 million users. Vimeo acquires Israel-based video creation service Magisto which has over 100M users; sources say Vimeo
Read MorePhones have improved in pretty much every way over the past 20 years. Well, apart from in one area: battery life. Yep, the days when you could expect your phone to last you a week without a full charge are long gone. Now, you’re lucky if you get a full 24 hours out of one.
Read MoreBinance has announced it will delist controversial cryptocurrency Bitcoin Satoshi Vision (BitcoinSV). The confirmation came via a blog post, in which it detailed its processes for ensuring projects meet its “high level of standards”. “Based on our most recent reviews, we have decided to delist and cease trading on all trading pairs for the following coin
Read MoreBBC: UK data watchdog proposes a 16-rule code of practice for online services to protect children’s privacy that includes ending “nudge techniques” and more — Facebook and Instagram face a ban on letting under-18s “like” posts on their platforms while Snapchat could be prevented … UK data watchdog proposes a 16-rule code of practice for
Read MoreThe company’s big summer sale will be here before you know it. Here’s what you need to know. When is Amazon Prime Day 2019? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThis is the first time Samsung has shown off its folding phone to journalists. It was worth the wait. Galaxy Fold hands-on: I tried Samsung's foldable phone IRL and it was amazing – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAndrew J. Hawkins / The Verge: Motivate, the bike share startup owned by Lyft, is pulling its electric bikes in NYC, SFO, and Washington DC after reports of injuries due to faulty brakes — The move comes after dozens of injuries were reported — Lyft, which operates bike-share systems across the US … Motivate, the
Read MoreThe company plans to replace about 3,000 pedal-assist bikes with traditional bikes to prevent service interruptions, Reuters says. Lyft reportedly pulls electric bikes from three cities after brake complaints – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWill your favorite movies or shows be included in Disney’s $7-a-month service? Here are the ones now confirmed — and others we’ve sleuthed out as likely. Disney Plus: Every show and movie that will (or may be) available to stream – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThere are five trims available, topping out at about $44,000. 2019 Audi Q3 arrives in New York with ,695 price tag – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreZachary Crockett / The Hustle: An inside look at the underbelly of Amazon’s fake review economy; in March 2019 alone, Amazon was hit by 2M+ unverified reviews, 99.6% of which were 5 stars — I spent two weeks in the underbelly of Amazon’s fake review economy — and emerged questioning our collective trust in the
Read MoreGuilherme Rambo / 9to5Mac: Sources: iOS 13 to include a system-wide Dark Mode, the ability for apps to have multiple windows and a new standard undo gesture for text input on iPad, more — Apple is expected to unveil iOS 13, the next major version of the iPhone and iPad operating system, at its annual
Read MorePython has attracted two million new developers over the past year. Programming languages: Python developers now outnumber Java ones Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreHackers have defaced the Twitter account of Sweden’s governing party with hate speech and declared they would replace the Swedish krona with Bitcoin. The strange tweets began early this morning, when the “Socialdemokraterna” account reportedly changed its name to “Bitcoindemokraterna,” and promised its leader’s would resign, confirmed Expressen. It even added a tiny Bitcoin logo
Read MoreThis video is part of our series on Lille’s Maker Faire. To stay up-to-date on releases (and to find out more), check out our master post here. Despite science’s continual advances, there are mysteries we’ve still never solved. You know, things like what went on at the Dyatlov Pass? What’s the deal with the Great Attractor? And, most
Read More{$inline_image}There’s an insane amount of news every day about social networks screwing up and compromising user data. So, it’s advisable that you keep your privacy settings in check to avoid giving away any information unintentionally. Thankfully, this new iPhone app, Jumbo, will help you out with this. The app offers plenty of privacy-related functionality for Twitter,
Read MoreThe first folding smartphone is finally about to arrive, and our tech columnist answers some critical questions about what’s good — and bad. Hands on with Samsung’s Galaxy Fold: Make peace with a crease Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreSamsung is releasing the Fold April 26. The Post’s Geoffrey A. Fowler got his hands on one early and has a few things to address, from its camera capabilities to whether you can actually see the fold crease on the screen. 10 things to know about Samsung’s new folding phone Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreChris O’Brien / VentureBeat: Nokia’s factory in Finland, where execs say they have automated some product lines to ~99%, shows how high-speed connectivity can transform manufacturing — Nokia’s “factory of the future” in Oulu, Finland offers a glimpse into a world in which high-speed connectivity promises to transform manufacturing. Nokia's factory in Finland, where execs
Read MoreMicrosoft’s April 2019 patches are now causing issues on Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. Windows patch warning: Windows 10 boot problems, as Windows 7 AV clash widens Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThe nations agreed to adopt the legislation after the European Parliament voted on it last month. Article 13: EU countries approve copyright directive – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWith the hashtag #capturewonder, Huawei’s sister brand looks likely to focus on photography. Honor 20 series set for May 21 launch in London – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFord’s latest pony car is the best kind of parts-bin special. It features a bigger turbo, uprated brakes and whiskers. Yes, whiskers. 2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost High Performance rocks a Focus RS heart in NY – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreJake Bright / TechCrunch: DHL debuts DHL Africa eShop, an e-commerce app powered by startup MallforAfrica, for global retailers wanting to more easily sell into African consumer markets — DHL is launching an e-commerce app called DHL Africa eShop for global retailers to sell goods to Africa’s consumers markets. DHL debuts DHL Africa eShop, an
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