iPhone 8 firmware leak reveals Face ID, status bar tweaks, and animated poop emoji

Apple’s next iPhone event doesn’t start until Tuesday, but the internet has been set ablaze with new rumblings after a newly leaked final build of iOS 11 hit the web this weekend. The leak confirmed a lot of what we already knew, but there are a couple of new revelations worth ta … | Continue reading


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What your Facebook privacy settings mean — and why you should care

It’s all fun and games on Facebook until you accidentally post something meant for “Friends only” to your public profile. How can you prevent something like that from happening? Facebook offers some pretty in-depth privacy options, if you take advantage of them. In case you’ve ne … | Continue reading


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A glossary of basic artificial intelligence terms and concepts

The ever-expanding field of Artificial Intelligence stands upon the precipice of a mainstream breakthrough. Whether AI-enhanced smartphones whip up the public frenzy or driverless cars get there first, it’s clear that we’re officially in the AI era. Naysayers will point out AI is … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Publishers need to learn from mega platforms like Facebook

The publishing business has been in a tailspin for years as scores of print publications have shriveled and folded. Numerous publications have sought to survive by going digital, but this strategy has not panned out for many media companies because their primary source of revenue … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Lead and succeed with projects done the Agile way—learn how for only $39

Agile is one of the most widely-used and widely-respected engineering and IT product management systems around. With training from the Agile Project Management Training course ($39, over 90 percent off from TNW Deals), you’ll be ready to break into the ranks of one of the most qu … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Creative industries need to start trusting their remote employees

In my 25 years in creative industries, the way we have worked has never felt right. Like some kind of industrial revolution hangover — a time when work was boring, uncomfortable and dangerous — it appears people still need to be coerced with carrots and sticks into being producti … | Continue reading


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VR’s biggest question — How real is too real?

At the onset of any revolutionary new platform such as Virtual Reality (VR), there is usually an ethical dilemma that presents itself, either in terms of the paradigm shift the technology itself creates (i.e. the Internet vs. IP rights-holders) or, in the case of VR content, the … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

5 questions every content marketer needs to ask themselves

I’m an atheist. I don’t believe in marketing miracles either. Some people say you can’t predict success and that viral campaigns are just a matter of luck. That’s simply not true. Success and virality are quantifiable. You put a piece of content in front of an initial audience of … | Continue reading


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Everything there is to know about coding for the web — in one package

If you’re going to learn how to code, why wade in halfway? Dive in with reckless abandon and learn ALL there is to learn about programming for the web with the Complete Learn to Code Bonus Bundle, just $54 (over 90 percent off) right now from TNW Deals. | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Brexit: A little less speculation, a little more action

When the UK government triggered Article 50 on March 29 this year, 52 percent of Brexit voters got what they asked for: Britain began the formal process of leaving the European Union. But fake news and post-truths have plagued this debate since it began — Vote Leave chief Dominic … | Continue reading


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Equifax data breach fallout: nobody is safe from hackers

No one is immune from hackers. Not you, even though you don’t have millions in the bank. Not you, even though you don’t own a company where you think espionage would be a problem. Not you, even though you think you are as boring and uninteresting as they come. Everyone is a hacke … | Continue reading


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Researchers’ algorithm highlights gender bias in sports journalism

Three Cornell researchers built a language model algorithm to study gender bias in sports journalism, and it’s apparently capable of distinguishing inappropriate questions where humans fail. Their research paper was originally published last year and discussed by the New York Tim … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

This refrigerator from Panasonic is one cool robot

This evening, when you finally sit down after a long day at work, you owe it yourself to have a beer and relax. If you lived in the future your refrigerator would understand this, it would empathize with you, and it would bring you an ice-cold beverage. It would probably even off … | Continue reading


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Actors take IMDB to court for publishing their ages

The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) recently filed a brief in which the organization decided the first amendment should take a back seat to protecting its talent. Taking issue with IMDb’s policy of revealing the ages of actors and actresses, SAG filed a brief in District Court last mon … | Continue reading


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Instagram might be extending Stories beyond 24 hours [Update]

Instagram appears to be testing a new feature that Stories users are going to love. As it currently works, Stories is the ephemeral feature stolen from made popular by Snapchat. Users upload photos and videos, add stickers, scribbles, or text in a “story” that disappears after 24 … | Continue reading


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Google Pixel’s HDR+ trick makes almost any Android camera better

The Google Pixel is often considered to have the very best camera around thanks to some truly effective software processing. Now you can get that same processing on almost any recent Android flagship. While you’ve been able to sideload Google’s Camera app for some time, the actua … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

The strategy and factors behind a successful binary trading platform

Binary trading is a financial option for trading asset prices in financial markets such as Stock or Forex Exchange and betting without necessarily purchasing the asset. In this aspect, industrial players have a monetary alternative of either seeking a payoff that has nothing at a … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

From Afghanistan to Silicon Valley: Sophia Mahfooz’s story of hope and resilience

When I initially spoke to Sophia Mahfooz, I was mostly interested in her new promotion within Girls in Tech (GiT), a non-profit focused on getting women around the world a chance at proper STEM education and employment. She had recently been appointed Chief Operations Officer, an … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

IBM’s Watson AI is learning to understand nuance and context

IBM is blazing a trail when it comes to how robots interact with humans. The company recently upgraded its Watson AI with a ‘Tone Analyzer’ service that allows it to understand nuance and tone of text. By analyzing word choice, emoji use, and context the AI is learning to underst … | Continue reading


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Brand loyalty is evolving. Are brands keeping up?

Brand loyalty used to be a race to the top and once you got there you were relatively assured you’d stay there for the foreseeable future. Now brand loyalty is on shaky ground thanks to how easy it is to find and purchase new brands. Consumers are no longer limited to what is on … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

YouTube brings HDR playback to Android, and it looks incredible

When YouTube introduced HDR playback on compatible TVs nearly a year ago, we lamented the fact the feature wasn’t available on mobile devices. Fret no more: YouTube is rolling out the feature to a select few devices starting today. If you’re not familiar, HDR video is similar to … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Blizzard’s new California esports arena could be gaming’s Rose Bowl

Blizzard today announced it’s opening an arena dedicated to live events in Burbank, California. The arena will officially open on October 7. According to Blizzard, the arena is “custom-designed and built with amenities to accommodate top esports competitors and their fans” — whic … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

From 3D printing to Artificial Intelligence, old-school companies can go digital too

It seemed strange that a business founded on the idea of making everything by hand should be so keen on technology, but tech was a big feature of Lush’s Creative Showcase, which I visited this week in London. Over the past twenty years Lush has sold countless tons of  handmade co … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Take a project from concept to completion with this DevOps bundle for under $40

It’s IT development for the 21st century, which you’ll be able to capitalize on with the teachings of the Complete DevOps and Deployment Technologies course bundle, now on sale for only $39 (86 percent off) from TNW Deals. | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Apple iPhone 8 event: What to expect

Apple is all set to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the iPhone with the latest version of the device next week. As is the case every year, we’ll be all over the event and publishing everything you need to know as it happens. Based on all the reports and rumors we’ve heard over … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Uber wants to give Londoners free rides to scrap their polluting diesel cars

Uber UK today launched its Clean Air Plan, which sees the ridesharing company take several actions to reduce the ecological impact of its service, as well as motoring in general. Perhaps the most intriguing element is its diesel scrappage scheme, which sees the company offer £1,5 … | Continue reading


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London Uber-rival Taxify suspends service after only three days

Those wishing to try Taxify – the Uber-rival that’s cheaper than Uber – in London have missed the boat, or at least might have to wait a while. The service has been ordered to shut down by Transport for London (TfL), over issues with its licensing. Taxify launched on Tuesday. Jus … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Google is killing off its Drive desktop app to make way for a smarter one

Google is shutting down its Drive desktop app for uploading files to your cloud storage account from Macs and PCs next March. That’s a while away, but it’s worth knowing in case you have important files stashed there. The service will replace the existing app with Backup & Sync, … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

143 million US consumers’ data stolen in Equifax breach

Credit reporting firm Equifax admitted today that its site was breached through an exploit between May and the end of July, resulting in the theft of 143 million US citizens’ records. That includes names, address, dates of birth, social security numbers, and even driving license … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

How big brands run business: 15 things you can learn from the giants

Large-scale companies like Amazon and Facebook have a handle on effective business practices, but it doesn't preclude smaller businesses from adopting similar philosophies. | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

This AI knows whether you’re gay or straight by looking at a single photo

A recent study by Stanford University offers compelling insight into a longstanding argument about human sexuality. Published today, the study analyzed more than 35,000 facial images and built an algorithm that, with shocking accuracy, predicted a person’s sexual orientation. Wit … | Continue reading


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Winding Tree is the new kid on the blockchain set on disrupting Airbnb and Expedia

Bitcoin and Ethereum may be the stars of the cryptocurrency story, but the real hero is the technology behind them: blockchain. Platforms like Winding Tree, which is operated by a non-profit out of Switzerland, are using the blockchain to disrupt industries. Essentially there are … | Continue reading


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Why more people will use Blockchain-based payment platforms over banks in the future?

Blockchain technology-based payment platforms are being increasingly adopted by the financial services industry and are next in line to take over bank-based transactions. On August 17, Bitcoin’s market capitalization has surpassed that of fintech giant PayPal, a feat achieved pre … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Why ‘Big Data’ plays a big role in the world of digital marketing

“Without Big Data analytics, companies are blind and deaf, wandering out onto the web like deer on a freeway” — Geoffrey Moore, Author, Crossing The Chasm “Big Data” is one of those massive megatrends that continues to gain attention along with the growing number of internet user … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Microsoft joins Facebook in sharing AI research with everyone

Facebook and Microsoft today announced they were joining forces to provide an open source AI resource repository. Called the Open Neural Network Exchange (ONNX), the algorithm sharing platform will allow developers to switch between AI engines at various stages of development. Th … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Google Maps marks real-time Florida road closures during Hurricane Irma

Google Maps is running point in Florida’s attempt to evacuate before Hurricane Irma makes landfall. As the Category 5 storm prepares to huff and puff and blow the Caribbean’s collective house down, stalwart citizens will need all the help they can get. In a press briefing broadca … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Report: Google will save HTC’s smartphone business with a buyout

HTC’s phones have been struggling to make a dent in the Android market for years now, but the company may soon have a savior: Google itself. Digitimes reports (via Taiwanese publication Commercial Times) that HTC is in the “final stage of negotiation with Google for selling its s … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Facebook stole Instagram Stories because nobody uses theirs

Rumor has it Facebook and Instagram might soon offer users the option to cross-post their Stories to each app. In other words, when you make a Story post in Instagram, you’ll have the option of posting it to your Facebook Story as well. I’ve yet to see evidence of it working in r … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Sheriff that threatened Apple CEO is now terrifying disaster victims on Twitter

Sheriff Grady Judd yesterday sent out several tweets from the Polk County Sheriff’s Department Twitter account threatening the criminals in his county with jailing if they sought shelter from storms related to hurricane Irma. This isn’t the first time the US law enforcement leade … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Tenor launches SDK to help devs use GIFs in augmented reality

Tenor, creator of the hugely popular GIF search engine, has released an SDK that allows developers to integrate GIFs into their Unity-powered ARKit augmented reality applications. It’s like peak 2017 all rolled into one thing, and you can check it out in the video above. The clip … | Continue reading


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Photoshop’s new pen tool will finally make it easy to draw curves

If you’ve ever dabbled in Photoshop, you probably know the pain of trying to draw or select curved paths. You’re generally pointed to the pen tool, which is the furthest thing from intuitive – even after years of it, the pen tool never feels natural. Now Adobe is finally working … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Taylor Swift made a commercial for AT&T, and it’s glorious

AT&T just released a commercial starring Taylor Swift that’s so good, you can almost forgive them for being AT&T. I’ll stop typing now and just let you watch it. The spot shows the popstarlet and unabashed Right Said Fred fan Taylor Swift as she traverses the mundanities of her d … | Continue reading


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Google Drive is down – it’s not just you

Google Drive is down for many users around the world. While it’s working fine for some of us here at TNW, Twitter is ablaze with people complaining, and Google has acknowledged the outage. Hi Janelle. We're aware of this and looking into it. For updates, follow the G Suite Status … | Continue reading


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Spotify and Hulu are teaming up for a seriously good student plan

Spotify and Hulu are teaming up to offer a quite the solid deal for students: $4.99 for both Spotify Premium and Hulu On-demand. For reference, Spotify Premium is normally $10 a month, and Hulu is $8. Granted, Spotify already only cost five bucks for students, so this new deal is … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Breaking: Twitter to give congress report on Russian interference in 2016 US election

According to Senator Mark Warner, vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Twitter will be turning its analysis into Russian election interference on social media over to the committee. This step follows a similar move made by Facebook yesterday, which notified congres … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Mentoring programs are on the rise and here’s why

When you think about job perks what are some of the things you think about? A healthy benefits package, provided meals, smoothie machines? There’s probably an infinite number of things employees want and employers want to provide, but one thing that might not be getting the credi … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

File sharing made simple with Droplr for just $39.99

Droplr is working off a new, more streamlined approach to file sharing, and you can jump into that new world with a four-year subscription (good for up to three users) for just $39.99 (90 percent off) from TNW Deals. | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

What is ‘stack’ and why should you care?

Stack is one of those words you’d probably never use in a conversation – “How’s your stack treating you these days, John?” – but once you start noticing, it’s everywhere. Examples range from companies looking for “full stack developers” to startups sharing their “marketing stacks … | Continue reading


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