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TNW2019 Daily: Over 200 speakers confirmed!

Mar25
by on March 25, 2019 at 2:38 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Events, Insider


It’s official: there are over 200 speakers confirmed for TNW2019, our tech conference in Amsterdam! The brightest minds in the industry will be sharing their visions of tech’s future, and you’re invited to join the conversation. With only 45 days to go, it’s a great time to recognize how excited I am about some of the latest additions to the lineup. Much amaze, much wow Our lineup features incredible names that will leave you inspired. I’ve previously highlighted that the CEOs of Booking, WeTransfer, and Logitech are speaking (just to name a few), and there are some new names worth…

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A site that tells you if Apple’s AirPower wireless charger is out yet is now out

Mar25
by on March 25, 2019 at 1:37 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Plugged


Have you heard of AirPower? It’s Apple’s wireless charging mat – a device that has been teased and speculated on for ages, but still hasn’t appeared. Well, this arduous wait inspired one Reddit user to create isairpoweroutyet.com, a website that, uh, tells you if the AirPower is out yet. Go on, check if AirPower is out yet. I’ll wait. At the time of writing, this is a big fat no. But things might change later on today (March 25). Apple is holding a somewhat unexpected event, with some of the rumours suggesting that the tech giant is finally set to unveil the AirPower.…

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Russia quietly removes mentions of cryptocurrency from delayed digital asset bill

Mar25
by on March 25, 2019 at 12:53 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


Bitcoin enthusiasts in Russia will have to endure yet another setback as the government has a postponed bill seeking to recognize and regulate digital financial assets in the country. The delay comes after several terms including “cryptocurrency,” “smart contracts,” and “token” were removed from the bill’s text. According to a report, the terms were removed during the bill’s second reading on March 18. While the delay may prove troublesome for some cryptocurrency holders in the country, it should come as no surprise, given that Russia has been dragging its heels when it comes to cryptocurrency regulation for years. Reports have suggested Russia…

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Google Maps’ first try at AR navigation is janky but exciting

Mar25
by on March 25, 2019 at 12:45 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Google, Insider


In March this year, Google started rolling out an alpha version of its AR-based navigation feature to a small number of Maps users in select cities. It looked like an awesome solution for travelers and people walking to unfamiliar destinations in bustling towns. After testing out the feature briefly in Hong Kong last month, I was hoping to try it out back home in India, where reaching your destination even with Google Maps’ help can be difficult, because many cities here are congested and have complex street systems. But since Street View doesn’t cover India, I wasn’t sure the feature…

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There’s now a black market for Ethereum-based visas to North Korea

Mar25
by on March 25, 2019 at 12:30 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


It appears North Korean revolutionaries Cheollima Civil Defense (CCD) are indeed selling their “post-liberation blockchain visas.” More than 60 have been distributed so far – and now, there’s even a black market for the Ethereum-based visas. The CCD (also known as “Free Joseon”) is a crew of dissidents intent on overthrowing their dictator, Kim Jong-un. In order to raise funds for the coup, it’s selling 200,000 tokenized visas (G-VISAs) via the Ethereum blockchain, with each one said to allow holders entry to North Korea once it’s been “liberated.” CCD officially began the sale this morning. It was postponed for 12…

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