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Report: Amazon is making an Alexa-powered AirPods competitor

Apr05
by on April 5, 2019 at 9:30 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider, Plugged


A report coming out of Bloomberg today says Amazon is working on its own competitor to Apple’s ubiquitous AirPods. Naturally, it’ll be powered by Alexa. I’m surprised it’s taken this long. According to Bloomberg, Amazon is aiming to release the earbuds as early as the second half of this year. “The headphones will look and act similar to AirPods,” – the report indicates they won’t use ear hooks like some other true-wireless headphones – but Amazon is “striving for better audio quality.” Bloomberg‘s sources are calling it one of the most important projects within Amazon’s hardware team. Alexa would let you…

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Angel/Devil: Is Borderlands 3 worth a trip to the Epic Games Store?

Apr05
by on April 5, 2019 at 8:22 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, gaming


2K Games revealed this week that Borderlands 3, the latest entry in the much-loved co-op shooter series, will be released on the Epic Games Store as a timed exclusive. Does this mean you should buy it there? Well that’s a tricky question, with both sides having some reasonable arguments in their favor. The “Store War” has been going on for months now — ever since the Epic Games Store was announced late last year. There are a myriad of arguments both for and against the competition between Steam and Epic — all you have to do is skim the surface…

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We’re losing control of tech’s future – here’s how we can reclaim it

Apr05
by on April 5, 2019 at 4:08 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Events, Insider, TNW2019


We seem to be at a crossroads when it comes to the future of tech. Advancements in fields like artificial intelligence raise dangers we need to collectively address as a society, before it’s too late. Will we embrace tech for better or for worse? James Bridle, a multimedia artist and best-selling author, will discuss the tech hurdles we face at TNW Conference in Amsterdam on May 9 and 10. His new book, New Dark Age, is a collection of gripping examples of how we misidentify the dangers technology presents. Bridle calls upon real world illustrations, ones we’re all familiar with,…

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TNW2019 Daily: How to become a volunteer

Apr05
by on April 5, 2019 at 2:29 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Events, Insider, TNW2019


There are only 34 days left until our tech conference, TNW2019! As we approach May 9 and 10, I’d like to share a little life hack for how you can attend for free. Volunteer at TNW2019 Last year, my younger sister joined TNW2018 as a volunteer. She wanted to enjoy the tech festival vibes, meet interesting people, and build up her CV – and she had a blast. If you’re looking to do the same, I highly recommend joining us for TNW2019 as a volunteer! You can sign up right here. There’s even a free t-shirt involved. I may have…

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For better or worse, we’re still obsessed with Bitcoin’s price

Apr05
by on April 5, 2019 at 1:22 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


Cryptocurrencies are renowned – and often criticized – for their volatility. It’s what makes them both risky and attractive for skeptics and investors. Over the past decade, the mainstream press has largely ignored Bitcoin, generally focusing its coverage on the digital currency‘s association with crime and its sudden price movements. It’s therefore not surprising that Bitcoin‘s recent value rise resulted in countless headlines, with many industry commentators taking the opportunity to chime in. To recap, Bitcoin hit the $4,000 mark for the first time since January on March 27 and continued to rise until it surpassed $5,000 on April 3. At the…

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