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Twitter releases 10M Iranian and Russian propaganda tweets ahead of US Midterms

Oct18
by on October 18, 2018 at 5:49 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Russian, Social Media


Twitter yesterday released a bevy of data related to Iranian and Russian-sponsored misinformation campaigns started as long ago as 2009. The hope, in releasing the trove, is that academics and researchers will use it to come up with solutions to the propaganda problem plaguing US politics. November 6th represents the next symbolic test for US democracy. As the nation hurtles towards its Midterm elections, with both the House and Senate up for grabs, it’s become apparent that ‘election security’ is a goal, not a reality. The Twitter datasets might help change that. They should help researchers figure out exactly why…

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TicketMaster discovers blockchain, buys Ethereum-powered app

Oct18
by on October 18, 2018 at 3:31 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


TicketMaster, the most globally recognized company in events ticketing, has given into the hype and bought a startup specializing in blockchain-based ticketing solutions. Announced today, TicketMaster now owns Upgraded Inc., an American software firm responsible for creating a nifty smartphone app that authenticates event tickets using Ethereum technology. Essentially, Upgraded generates dynamic barcodes powered by smart contracts, which venues and ticket-holders can scan to ensure they don’t fall victim to scalpers and other fraudsters. According to the release, TicketMaster believes Upgraded’s app will fit perfectly into its new suite of live event products, which includes a facial recognition tool and…

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After ten years, TNW Conference has a new home

Oct18
by on October 18, 2018 at 3:05 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Events, Insider


Written by Wytze de Haan, Director of Events For our 14th edition, TNW Conference is moving to a new location! But before I tell you where we’re going, I’d like to share where we’ve been. I’ve worked at TNW for almost seven years now, which makes me a very “odd” millennial. Our generation is known for switching companies every six months, and I often get asked why I’ve stayed at TNW for so long. The answer is simple: the challenge. When I started working on TNW Conference in 2011, we had 800 people that showed up in one venue to…

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DJs can soon play live sets directly from SoundCloud

Oct18
by on October 18, 2018 at 2:27 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Music


SoundCloud users will soon be able to DJ live directly on the platform, all while having its huge catalogue of streamed music at their disposal. CEO Kerry Trainor made the announcement at Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) on Thursday during his keynote. In a partnership with music applications, including Native Instruments, Serato, Virtual DJ, DEX3, Mixvibes, and DJuced/Hercules, the new integration will allow DJs to mix songs streamed from the platform in real time. You can read the official press release here. In a statement to Variety, Trainor said: “Until recently, digital workflows for DJs were limited to downloads and physical media,…

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