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13/02/2018

Blockchain explained: It builds trust when you need it most - CNET

Here's everything you need to know about the technology powering the bitcoin cryptocurrency today and, soon, a myriad of services that will change your life.

13/02/2018

He Predicted The 2016 Fake News Crisis. Now He's Worried About An Information Apocalypse. https://t.co/AF1acSCXM3 via

"What happens when anyone can make it appear as if anything has happened, regardless of whether or not it did?"

08/02/2018

John Perry Barlow, Internet Pioneer, 1947-2018 https://t.co/IXNkqYppJJ via

With a broken heart I have to announce that EFF's founder, visionary, and our ongoing inspiration, John Perry Barlow, passed away quietly in his sleep this morning. We will miss Barlow and his wisdom for decades to come, and he will always be an integral part of EFF. It is no exaggeration to say...

03/02/2018

Dit gaan ze niet leuk vinden, Rik https://t.co/sZ4HjqlDTk via

Open data: Milieukundige Rik bouwde in zijn vrije tijd een bekroonde waterwebsite. Onder druk van de Universiteit Leiden werd hij vervolgens geschorst.

23/01/2018

Amazon Go: convenience and concern at new checkout-free corner shop

Newly opened Seattle store offers a speedy experience while fueling fears for retail jobs

20/01/2018

RIP Paul Bocuse

Lunch at Paul Bocuse

14/01/2018

‘Smart nation’ Singapore is nog niet zo slim . https://t.co/75Ujn78oXN

Singapore wil het slimste land ter wereld worden. De stadstaat investeert miljarden dollars in zelfrijdende autos, slimme apps en robots. De praktijk valt nog tegen.

12/01/2018

ZhongAn Technology, the tech incubator of Chinese ZhongAn Online, is now planning to use facial recognition to better identify chickens during real-time monitoring.

Tech unit of Hong Kong-listed ZhongAn Online Property & Casualty Insurance targets 23 million birds for project ‘gogochicken’ in three years

09/01/2018

How to Fix Facebook—Before It Fixes Us

An early investor explains why the social media platform’s business model is such a threat—and what to do about it.

04/01/2018

Bugs in modern computers leak passwords and sensitive data.

Meltdown and Spectre exploit critical vulnerabilities in modern processors. These hardware bugs allow programs to steal data which is currently processed on the computer. While programs are typically not permitted to read data from other programs, a malicious program can exploit Meltdown and Spectre...

01/01/2018

Retweeted Matthew Inman ():

18 years ago today Y2K devastated computers across the planet and brought humanity to its knees.

Tonight I hold a candle for its victims. https://t.co/hJ95oBFqR5

31/12/2017

Digital vs. Physical Goods https://t.co/qKDvm3koXc via 3.0

Researchers have found out that people are willing to pay more for the physical versions of books, photos, and movies rather than the digital version.