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Snapchat blames third-party clients for devastating photo leak

Oct10
by on October 10, 2014 at 3:48 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

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There’s been some furor today over the release of what appears to be tens of thousands of nude photos from Snapchat users on 4chan. The leaks seem to have started last night in an event that’s been called “The Snappening,” in reference to the major leak of celebrity nudes earlier this year. Snapchat, however is firm on its stance that it had nothing to do with the leak. We received this statement from the company earlier: We can confirm that Snapchat’s servers were never breached and were not the source of these leaks. Snapchatters were victimized by their use of third-party apps…

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Data scientists: Sexy or insufferable?

Oct10
by on October 10, 2014 at 2:10 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Shareables

They have one of the sexiest job titles of the decade, but are data scientists really all that? Vooza – a video comic strip about the tech world regularly shares a new video with you lovely TNW readers. Sign up for Vooza’s email list to get exclusive access to more funny videos like this one. (And for the record, not many men read The Economist, either). Don’t miss: Don’t tell designers how to do their own job…

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4 top TNW Deals: From headphones to drones

Oct10
by on October 10, 2014 at 1:30 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Offers

It’s time for another roundup of can’t-miss offers from TNW Deals! We’ve got some fantastic gear to help you enjoy your favorite media at home and on the move — and a video drone too! Here’s what you can get your hands on right now: AIAIAI TMA-1 Headphones: DJ-quality sound for the globetrotting audiophile Style meets substance in AIAIAI’s Danish-designed TMA-1 headphones. Powered by dynamic 40mm closed titanium drivers for accurate, clear sound across frequencies, the TMA-1 is great for DJing, commuting or relaxing at home with your music library. They’re also packed with great features like a lightweight and…

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This is probably the easiest way to create funky GIF videos for your party playlists

Oct10
by on October 10, 2014 at 1:11 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider, Shareables

If you’re looking for a quick and easy way of creating party playlist with visuals, then See Hear Party has you covered. The Chrome-only app taps Giphy for GIFs and SoundCloud for music to deliver funky party playlists. All you need to do is plug-in keywords of things that you like (e.g. ‘monkeys’ or ‘breakdancing’), then you’ll be asked to input an artist or sound (e.g. ‘Stone Roses’ or ‘saxophone’). The app then pulls together a little GIF-centric video montage set against your favorite tunes. It really is that simple. You can then copy/paste the link and share it with…

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Citymapper now lets you see where you are in relation to upcoming train or bus stops

Oct10
by on October 10, 2014 at 12:32 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

Citymapper, the popular transport app covering London, Paris, Berlin, New York, San Francisco and a handful of other cities, has introduced an interesting new feature to the latest builds of its Android and iOS apps. In addition to a number of design tweaks, Citymapper now lets you click through on the departure board to see all the stops on your bus or train journey, with your current location on it. This will prove particularly useful for routes you’re perhaps less familiar with, as you can see at a glance how many more stops you have to go. ➤ Citymapper [Android]…

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