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How to mute spoilers on Twitter and Facebook

Feb11
by on February 11, 2019 at 8:36 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Basics, Social Media


Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice on how to get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Spoilers have become a pitfall of modern life. They’re a first-world problem, perhaps, but still something that can ruin one of the few pleasures that make it worth facing another arduous cycle around this pitiless yellow star in the face of looming crisis, economic turmoil, personal struggles… Ahem. Yeah, spoilers suck. But as social media has bloomed into a medium for self-expression, you can hardly move without tripping over spoilers for whatever tv show, video…

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The golden era of podcasts is yet to come

Feb11
by on February 11, 2019 at 2:32 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insights


Podcasts have existed on the web for nearly a decade and a half, and pretty much in the same way you know them now.: pre-recorded audio files of spoken-word shows that you can download, stream, and play on any internet-connected device. In that time, things haven’t changed a whole lot. Spotify’s recent acquisition of Gimlet Media and Anchor means things seem like things could change for the listener in a big way. It led me, an ardent fan of the medium, to question whether the golden age of podcasting is coming to an end. Right now, you can use practically any podcast…

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12 Bitcoin scammers extradited to US for selling fake cars on eBay

Feb11
by on February 11, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


An international cryptocurrency fraud cartel has been busted by a joint investigation between US and foreign authorities. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced last week that it has charged 20 people, including 16 foreigners for being part of an international organized crime syndicate that saw American citizens defrauded for millions of dollars. “The defendants allegedly orchestrated a highly organized and sophisticated scheme to steal money from unsuspecting victims in America and then launder their funds using cryptocurrency,” said Assistant Attorney General Benczkowski in the DOJ’s statement. According to the statement, the criminal conspiracy had defrauded Americans by listing products…

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We’re looking for the best young digital talent in the Netherlands

Feb11
by on February 11, 2019 at 1:21 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Events, Insider


After last year’s incredible success, the T500 program is back. We want to continue recognizing and celebrating young digital talent – so we’re once again looking for the 500 most exciting techies under the age of 26 in the Netherlands. Companies are always on the lookout for fresh talent, which is why the T500 is a great chance to connect young minds with digital giants. No company recognizes this better than Accenture, who join us as co-hosts of our competition to shine a spotlight on the future leaders of the industry. What’s in it for you? The T500 is a great…

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