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Here’s why the crashed Israeli moon mission was still a tremendous contribution to science

Apr18
by on April 18, 2019 at 11:20 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Space, syndication


It came so close. It even took a selfie. But with only a few kilometers left to descend, something went wrong and the spacecraft Beresheet veered out of control, taking one final photograph just before it hit the surface. It is thought that there was a fault, possibly in the inertial system, possibly an engine failure, that led to the crash. The spaceship was autonomous – its complex series of trajectory corrections to ensure a safe landing had been programmed in before launch, and could not be changed in real time. So by the time the data were received showing…

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For the love of Satoshi, don’t give your Bitcoin to rebuild Notre Dame

Apr18
by on April 18, 2019 at 10:19 am
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


A significant chunk of the famous Notre Dame cathedral burned down earlier this week, and now France’s government is mulling whether to accept cryptocurrency to rebuild it—but please, for the love of Satoshi, keep your Bitcoin. The world anxiously watched fire rip through Notre Dame’s twelfth century framework on Monday afternoon. French minister for digital affairs Cedric O later said he’s open to discussing ways to accept digital money donations, Bloomberg reports. Cryptocurrency companies also felt obliged to weasel into public discourse. Digital asset exchange Binance launched a “charity” drive for Notre Dame, and promised any cryptocurrency sent would be given to France and the Archdiocese…

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IBM launches blockchain skills academy with University of Louisville

Apr18
by on April 18, 2019 at 9:13 am
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


One of top 200 universities in the US, along with a helping hand from IBM, is getting its students into blockchain with dedicated training. The University of Louisville announced a partnership with IBM yesterday, which will see the institution establish what it’s calling the “IBM Skills Academy.” The academy will deliver a curriculum focused on eight emerging and developing technologies including artificial intelligence, Internet-of-Things, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and of course, blockchain. Students who attend the academy will gain course credits which contribute towards graduation, and will also obtain IBM certification. The academy will also teach staff members about the emerging…

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Despite damaging reports, Samsung is hell-bent on releasing its Galaxy Fold this month

Apr18
by on April 18, 2019 at 9:02 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Plugged


Last night, major drama unfolded as several gadget reviewers who got their hands on the Samsung Galaxy Fold reported that their screens broke or began malfunctioning, because of hardware and software issues. The company later issued a statement saying that it’s investigating the issue. More importantly, it said that it’s going ahead with the original plan of launching the ~$2,000 device in the US on April 26. That’s quite a bold move, given the device (or at least the screen) doesn’t seem ready for consumers. Also from Samsung PR: “There are no changes to the plans – we are launching in…

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How to set a monthly budget for your Google Play purchases on Android

Apr18
by on April 18, 2019 at 8:23 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Basics, Google


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. Google has updated its Play Store with a handy new feature that lets you set a monthly budget to help keep your app and digital media purchases in check. It’s not perfect; the tool only displays a notification above the ‘buy’ button to let you know you’ll cross your limit, instead of preventing your purchase entirely (or at least letting you opt for this). Still, it’s useful for folks who frequently find themselves spending away…

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