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• Apple will reportedly release MacBooks with new and improved keyboards soon

  12-03-2020 22:08
  
  Back in November, we heard rumblings Apple was planning on releasing a 13 or 14 inch MacBook Pro with the new scissor keyboard introduced on the 16-inch model. Today Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reaffirmed this rumor, claiming that the new keyboard would arrive on MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models in Q2 of 2020, as reported by MacRumors. The existing models are using the yucky butterfly switches Apple introduced with the 2015 MacBook, which had a propensity to get gunk stuck under the keys (and
  
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• Researchers use AI to translate text found on ancient clay tablets

  12-03-2020 19:00
  
  Scientists at the University of Chicago are developing a machine learning system that can automatically transcribe text found on ancient clay tablets. The DeepScribe system will initially focus on transcribing the Cuneiform writing system used in the ancient Iranian Achaemenid Empire (550–330 BC), the University of Chicago News reports. Existing computer systems struggle to translate this script, due to its complex characters and the 3D form of the tablets on which they’re written.
  
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• US to block Huawei from local banks after Trump ban fails

  12-03-2020 18:07
  
  US lawmakers are readying to block Chinese smartphone maker Huawei from using local banks for certain transactions, Reuters reports. The bill reportedly seeks to ban US banks from processing “significant” transactions for overseas firms both working on 5G tech and engaging in industrial espionage. The US government has previously accused Huawei of bank fraud and stealing trade secrets. [READ: US accuses Huawei of stealing trade secrets and racketeering] “It is time f
  
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• US to block Huawei from banks after Trump ban fails

  12-03-2020 18:07
  
  US lawmakers are readying to block Chinese smartphone maker Huawei from using local banks for certain transactions, Reuters reports. The bill reportedly seeks to ban US banks from processing “significant” transactions for overseas firms both working on 5G tech and engaging in industrial espionage. The US government has previously accused Huawei of bank fraud and stealing trade secrets. [READ: US accuses Huawei of stealing trade secrets and racketeering] “It is time f
  
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• US looks to block Huawei from banks after Trump ban fails

  12-03-2020 18:07
  
  US lawmakers are readying to block Chinese smartphone maker Huawei from using local banks for certain transactions, Reuters reports. The bill reportedly seeks to ban US banks from processing “significant” transactions for overseas firms both working on 5G tech and engaging in industrial espionage. The US government has previously accused Huawei of bank fraud and stealing trade secrets. [READ: US accuses Huawei of stealing trade secrets and racketeering] “It is time f
  
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• LEGO Super Mario combines two staples of childhood

  12-03-2020 17:56
  
  It’s always nice to see two childhood favorites combined, and the just-revealed partnership between the LEGO group and Nintendo to produce Mario in LEGO form is a doozy. 🔊SOUND ON🔊Wa-hoooo, here we go! 🙌#LEGO #LEGOSuperMario #Nintendo pic.twitter.com/JAsxeGQaC3 — LEGO (@LEGO_Group) March 12, 2020 According to LEGO, this won’t be your traditional set. Instead it says it intends to try and replicate the feel of video game platforming in the physical world
  
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• No clue how to handle coronavirus as a startup founder? Here’s what we’re doing

  12-03-2020 17:31
  
  It was a Thursday evening, only two weeks ago that I was looking into the possible spread of the coronavirus in Europe. Italy had less than 100 cases, the Netherlands (where I’m based and TNW‘s main office is) zero. We had a big decision to make: Looking at the growth rate of the virus, it was clear to me it would only be a matter of time all of Europe would feel the full affects of the epidemic. We made the call and postponed TNW conference from June to October 1-2, which seemed ve
  
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• White House asks Silicon Valley for AI solutions to coronavirus

  12-03-2020 16:13
  
  White House officials called on the tech sector to help combat the coronavirus with AI in a meeting with Silicon Valley heavyweights on Wednesday. During the teleconference, US Chief Technology Officer Michael Kratsios previewed a new database of coronavirus-related literature that the government plans to release in the coming days, and challenged the tech community to use AI to find insights from the data. In a statement, Kratsios said: Cutting edge technology companies and major online p
  
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• Washington state finally lifting ban on zero-emission vehicle mandates

  12-03-2020 16:10
  
  Earlier this week, Washington state senators signed a bill that would lift the state’s current ban on zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) programs. All that’s left for it to come into law is governor Jay Inslee’s signature, UCS USA reports. With the bill‘s passing, it’s expected to give the state’s Department of Ecology the opportunity to begin drafting a ZEV program that would require auto marques to make more electric vehicles available in the state. [Read: UK&rsqu
  
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• What being a CEO has taught me about delivering bad news

  12-03-2020 15:34
  
  I recently had to deliver some bad news to a group of people. Delivering bad news is part of the job, and I don’t want to complain about it. I don’t take pleasure in it (on the contrary), but I also want to do it right. Kind of like a doctor who might need to do something that’ll  hurt the patient in order to make them better.  I think you can handle a crisis, or bad news, in a good or bad way, and I’m happy if I can make the best of a bad situation. There&rsqu
  
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• Pornhub is handing out free premium subscriptions to help Italy fight coronavirus

  12-03-2020 15:13
  
  The coronavirus has hit Italy so hard the government announced a nationwide quarantine — and Pornhub wants to keep citizens from leaving their houses… by giving them premium subscriptions, entirely free of charge. The adult content company announced Italian users can claim premium subscriptions without entering any of their credit card details throughout March. Pornhub is also donating a percentage all of its proceeds from Modelhub — a subsidiary that helps creators sell 
  
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• Here’s why every designer should know these 4 system diagrams

  12-03-2020 15:00
  
  Systems thinking is often heralded in different circles as a competency that’s worth investing in. Having a wider lens and being able to model the systems that influence inputs, outputs and the patterns of behavior for people using the products we build is how we can deliver real value. Most product designers tend to default to design systems as a proxy for systems thinking. They’re not entirely wrong. The ecology around building design systems does require
  
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• Yep, T-Mobile and Sprint’s $26.5 billion mega-merger is really happening

  12-03-2020 14:37
  California won’t try to stop a $26.5 billion mega-merger between telecoms giant T-Mobile and the struggling Sprint, CNET reports. A US District Court approved the deal last month, which sees the third and fourth largest telecoms providers in the US become one. This is expected to swell T-Mobile‘s subscriber base to 140 million, helping it compete with AT&T and Verizon. The decision not to appeal the court’s ruling comes by way of a settlement between California and T-M
  
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• Nintendo Switch Online is good, but it needs N64 games to be great

  12-03-2020 14:25
  
  Nintendo doesn’t have the best reputation when it comes to online gaming. It’s hard to know exactly why the company has never reached the heights of PS Plus or Xbox Live, but the fact that Sony and Microsoft got there first probably played a part. Nintendo, generally, likes to be an originator. With Nintendo Switch Online though, this appears to be changing. But, to really take the fight to its competitors, it needs one thing: N64 game support. First, let’s backtrack. Whe
  
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• Xiaomi packed a massive 5,020mAh battery into its new $200 phone

  12-03-2020 13:11
  
  Xiaomi’s Redmi series is quite popular in India for phones in the $200 range with great battery life and reliable performance. Today, the company launched its newest offering, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, with 5,020 mAh battery and support for 33W fast charging. The phone, priced at ₹14,999 ($202) also features Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G — one of the first chipsets to support India’s own navigation system, NavIC. [Read: How India’s homegrown GPS will work with
  
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• How to Write Blogs That Engage Your Audience and Help SEO

  12-03-2020 13:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  For business owners and social media pros alike, the process of writing a blog—much less sticking to a regular posting schedule—may seem daunting. But it doesn’t have to be! Just keep reading to see...
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• If your business doesn’t have a successful digital marketing strategy, this bundle can get you back on track.

  12-03-2020 13:00
  
  If you want to understand what those agencies know about harnessing digital forces to start making you and your business some serious revenue, the training in The Dynamic Digital Marketing Manager Bundle ($29.99, over 90 percent off, from TNW Deals) can light the way.
  
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• Not a fan of working from home? Let us change your mind

  12-03-2020 12:33
  
  Remote working is a pretty divisive topic. Some people absolutely love it, while others prefer the routine of going into an office every day.  Those in favour say they enjoy the flexibility that working from home gives them and tout the benefits in terms of concentration and productivity.  The are clear pros and cons to both sides, but what are the most common gripes people have about working from home and what are the solutions? That’s why Már and Yessi — the Growt
  
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• Satoshi Nakaboto: ‘The Simpsons calls Bitcoin the cash of the future’

  12-03-2020 12:31
  
  Our robot colleague Satoshi Nakaboto writes about Bitcoin every fucking day. Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. As Bentham used to say: Fight the power! Bitcoin price We closed the day, March 11 2020, at a price of $7,911. That’s a minor 0.01 percent increase in 24 hours, or $1. It was the highest closing price in one day. We’re still 60 percent below Bitcoin‘s all-time
  
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• Google Play now has dark mode — here’s how to turn it on

  12-03-2020 12:13
  
  Welcome 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. I get it when it comes to WhatsApp, Messenger, Gmail and Instagram, but you must be an absolute specimen of a human to want to enable dark mode on Google Play. But it turns out there’s enough specimens out there for the Big G to implement a dark theme for its mobile software distribution platform. The company announced dark mode is now available fo
  
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• After your first pair of bookshelf speakers? Then say hello to the Kurbis

  12-03-2020 11:07
  
  Sorry I’m awfully late to this review. German audio brand Thonet & Vander sent me these bookshelf speakers around last September, and I just hadn’t gotten around to ‘living with them’ at the time. In any case, we’re here now, and I’d like to tell you more about whether the Kurbis speakers should be granted space next to your favorite tomes. With the Kurbis set, T&V appear to be attempting to strike a balance between performance and good value, and it
  
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• After your first pair of bookshelf speakers? Then say hello to the Kubris

  12-03-2020 11:07
  
  Sorry I’m awfully late to this review. German audio brand Thonet & Vander sent me these bookshelf speakers around last September, and I just hadn’t gotten around to ‘living with them’ at the time. In any case, we’re here now, and I’d like to tell you more about whether the Kubris speakers should be granted space next to your favorite tomes. With the Kubris set, T&V appear to be attempting to strike a balance between performance and good value, and it
  
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• 10 tips to help your business communicate throughout the coronavirus crisis

  12-03-2020 11:01
  
  Businesses and nongovernmental organizations around the world are quickly working to develop communication management plans to respond to the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, which is spreading around the world. Here are 10 things to keep in mind when assembling your organization’s COVID-19 plans: Form a COVID-19 task force and command room Establish a team from different functions to assess your organization’s coronavirus needs and risks. The team should include representatives
  
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• India admits to using facial recognition to identify rioters amidst communal tensions

  12-03-2020 10:11
  
  Last month, when US President Donald Trump was taking photos at the Taj Mahal in India, the country’s capital was going through a turbulent time with communal riots. As the police grappled to control the situation, 53 people died and many more were injured. Yesterday, India‘s Home Minister, Amit Shah, said during the investigation following the riots, the government had identified 1,100 rioters using facial recognition systems. [Read: After 8 months, Kashmir finally lifts socia
  
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• Language analysis reveals how new offenders get involved in dark web pedophile communities

  12-03-2020 10:00
  
  The “dark web” – a collection of heavily encrypted websites, forums and social networks – notoriously provides spaces for illegal activities. It’s where child sexual offenders meet to support each other and share indecent images and advice on abuse techniques – with near-complete anonymity. This provides a resource for individuals to learn the “skills” to become more dangerous offenders. In response, some law enforcement agencies deploy undercover
  
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• Google Chrome’s can now show devs how their sites look to users with visual impairments

  12-03-2020 06:48
  
  Google’s popular Chrome browser has launched a new tool to help developers tune their websites for different visual deficiencies such as color blindness and blurred vision. Mathias Bynes, a Google employee working on developer tools for Chrome, tweeted a demo video showing how you can test your website for various paucities. [Read: Google wants to move UK users’ data to the US — here’s what you need to know] Developers can find this new section through Developer too
  
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• Google Chrome can now show devs how their sites look to users with visual impairments

  12-03-2020 06:48
  
  Google’s popular Chrome browser has launched a new tool to help developers tune their websites for different visual deficiencies such as color blindness and blurred vision. Mathias Bynes, a Google employee working on developer tools for Chrome, tweeted a demo video showing how you can test your website for various paucities. [Read: Google wants to move UK users’ data to the US — here’s what you need to know] Developers can find this new section through Developer too
  
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• Apple Stores will avoid Watch and AirPod try-ons due to coronavirus

  12-03-2020 05:17
  
  Coronavirus has deeply affected the tech industry, but it’s also making its impact in more subtle ways. Case in point: According to Business Insider, Apple has told Apple Store employees to stop encouraging customers to try on products like the Apple Watch and AirPods. Business Insider cites “sources familiar with the matter.” Though Apple Stores will still let you try out these devices if asked, it won’t be offering the opportunity willy-nilly. In addition, the report c
  
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• Logitech built a 3-in-1 charger for Apple fans

  12-03-2020 00:57
  
  Apple’s AirPower may have never come to fruition (RIP), but in its wake several companies have tried to fill the void of wireless charging solutions that allow you to charge all your devices at once. The latest to enter the fray is Logitech, with its new Powered line of wireless charging docks. Chief among them is a $129 dock that is able to charge three devices at once. Unlike the AirPower, however, the 3-in-1 dock doesn’t just let you drop any wireless charging device onto a mat w
  
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