A definitive glossary of blockchain and cryptocurrency terms

It can be hard sometimes to understand exactly whats going on with blockchain. Words float on without meaning for beginners who struggle to understand the basics. Each term comes with a resource to consult where you’re free to learn more. The glossary contains content fromFlipside Cryptos guide on the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector. Blockchain Glossary Blockchain:The foundational technology behind the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector. This is a new way of distributing both trust and data....

August 21, 2018 · 5 min · 890 words · Charles Ward

Forget smart speakers — AR headsets are the true home for AI assistants

Therefore, it is only natural to take Magic Leaps AI claims with a grain of salt. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The two will probably be very interdependent. AI assistants will find their most useful domain in AR applications. These technologies have enabled our computing devices to better process and understand the world surrounding them. Theyve become key components in domains such as health tech, facial recognition, autonomous vehicles and more....

August 21, 2018 · 3 min · 603 words · Sarah Chang

Review: The Prime Exclusive LG Stylo 4 is a bargain-basement Galaxy Note (but we love it)

It would be ridiculous to compare a budget phone to the soon-to-be-released Samsung Galaxy Note 9. My colleague Napier Lopezcalledthe Note 9 a welcome return to obscene specs. Or better yet buy one Stylo 4 and spend your leftover cash on a bunch of othercool gadgets. But, before you do, lets talk about the Stylo 4 on its own merit. Itll play music, video, and most games without issue. There are other similarly priced options among Amazon Prime Exclusive phones in theLG Q6and MotorolaMoto X....

August 21, 2018 · 2 min · 348 words · Zachary Beasley

Securing web sites with HTTPS made them less accessible

If I was lucky, the page started rendering 15-20 seconds after I sent the request. I saw a lot of the server stopped responding over the course of a few days. It wasnt just Wikipedia, either. CNN International had similar load times. So did Googles main search page. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. First, just consider the enormously constrained nature of satellite internet access. If that all that distance were vacuum, your absolute floor for ping latency is about 506 milliseconds....

August 19, 2018 · 2 min · 379 words · Valerie Ibarra

Google Play promised to ban cryptocurrency mining apps, but we found tons

We dont allow apps that mine cryptocurrency on devices, the Big G wrote in itsupdated developerpolicies last month. We permit apps that remotely manage the mining of cryptocurrency. But this isnt stopping developers from pushing smartphone mining software to the Play Store anyway. Earlier this week, the companyannouncedit successfully rolled out its mobile app to the Play Store. 40% off TNW Conference! That is correct, he told Hard Fork in an email....

August 17, 2018 · 3 min · 566 words · Andrew Roberts PhD

We talked to Overwatch League’s franchise director about the future of esports

The future of esports is looking particularly bright these days. The Overwatch League, the finale especially, was a really big hit, so my congratulations. What was the final attendee count, both in person and on livestream? 40% off TNW Conference! It was pretty incredible. Ive been to a lot of events there and Ive never seen that level of energy in the building. We were super happy about that. And it was also broadcast on ESPN and the Disney Channel, wasnt it?...

August 15, 2018 · 3 min · 603 words · Ashley Rosales

Erik Finman is a Bitcoin millionaire: Now what?

A high school dropout, a Bitcoin millionaire, and a teenage tech entrepreneur walk into a restaurant. The host asks: Table for one Sir? Because Erik Finman is just one person. He mentioned this a few moments after Id interrupted him during an anecdote about hiring people with checkered backgrounds. Finman made his first million in Bitcoin thanks to a $1,000 gift from his grandma. Today, those same coins would be worth $1....

August 14, 2018 · 3 min · 546 words · William Townsend

Dutch car thieves ingeniously hacked their way into this BMW

It was Sunday afternoon when I installed the roof rack on my new BMW F30 320i. We were about to go on a 2 week trip to France and were intending to leave next Friday. During that night, my girlfriend and I were fast asleep, when at 03:45 the doorbell rang. We looked at each other dazed. I got out of bed and attempted to journey downstairs in my boxers when the doorbell rang again....

August 13, 2018 · 3 min · 619 words · Jacob Harris

Zuckerberg’s failures must be your lessons

When Mark Zuckerbergs annual challengewas learning Mandarin,it was still fun and games. Now that his 2018 goal is simply fixing Facebook, not so much. Its fair to say 2018 has been a horrible year for the social data pipe. But lets park the schadenfreude for a moment. While Facebook weathers their PR storm, these troubles could engulf any businessmaybe even yours. So what can be done to avoid getting caught up in something similar?...

August 12, 2018 · 2 min · 396 words · Amanda Murray

Here’s why you should be kind at work

This time last year, I visited a bustling cafe in downtown Salt Lake City. I had never been there before, so I decided to go all outbreakfastanda cinnamon rollCarb City. After trying to catch her eye for almost ten minutes, I felt miffed. After all, I had stuff to do… When she finally noticed me, I asked for my check. Surprisedshocked, reallyI thanked her for the service, gave her a tip and left happier than I arrived....

August 11, 2018 · 3 min · 586 words · Michael Fowler

We reviewed a notebook that can charge your phone for some reason?

Im a sucker for stationary, seriously. This, friends, was why I was excited to test the Tesmo Universe Book. Okay, nerd. Its a notebook that and wrap your noggin around this also functions as a power bank. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Yeah, as an idea, I dont mind it at all. The prototype we got sent feels pretty good too. That circular drawing in the middle is where you put your wireless charging equipment....

August 9, 2018 · 2 min · 345 words · Glen Nguyen

THE WORLD’S ON FIRE, THIS GADGET GUIDE WILL HELP YOU COOL DOWN

I hear you say. Its so hot that the Carolina Reaper chilli pepper thinks this weather is a bit much. It is so hot, my friend, that the entire world isa 1995 Robert De Niro movie. But dont worry your handsome skull, lovely. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. To lowkey cool down, get yourselfan old fashioned ice tray. And, before you know it youll be swallowing ice cubes like an arctic python....

August 7, 2018 · 3 min · 629 words · Alexander Howell

Why I predict Progressive Web Apps will change the game for digital agencies

They combine the best of the two to bring an enhanced user experience to the consumers. Google maderesponsive websites the industry standarda few years ago. But the question of whether it is worth investing in native apps remained. 40% off TNW Conference! With PWAs, your clients do not need to choose between the two anymore. PWAs override the limitations of a website and bring to consumers the usability and rich functionality of an app....

August 7, 2018 · 3 min · 468 words · Bruce Lamb