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We asked people to draw ‘cyber crime’ and we’re worried about them

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by on May 28, 2018 at 11:54 am
Posted In: Around the Web, distract


Most people have a rough idea of what cyber crime is. It’d be hard not to, as the clue is in the name: a sort of criminal activity in the, uh, cyber world. Despite this, I’ve always had a feeling that people don’t really know what cyber crime is. And, on reflection, the only way to prove this was to see if the public could draw it. Luckily, The Next Web Conference was taking place, so we had no shortage of tech experts and enthusiasts to ask…   A solid start. This looks like a reference to the Jolly Roger – a flag that…

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Kenyans will soon need a license to post videos online

May28
by on May 28, 2018 at 11:27 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Social Media, syndication, video


A new law is set to come into effect from May 28th, 2018 in Kenya regarding the publishing and broadcasting of any videos for public consumption. Specifically, the Kenya Film and Classification Board (KFCB) states that, according to the law, anyone in Kenya broadcasting any videos for public viewing (including on social media and the Internet) will be required to have a filming license. Those who fail to register for a filming license with the KFCB face imprisonment or a fine. “It has come to our attention that there are some filmmakers, both local and international, operating in the country without filming licenses. In…

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Bitcoin’s median transaction fee lowest since 2011 — nearing BCH

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by on May 28, 2018 at 11:00 am
Posted In: Around the Web, cryptocurrency, Finance, Hard Fork


The transaction fees and time involved with Bitcoin have been some of the biggest hurdles in the adoption of the cryptocurrency as a medium of exchange. While multiple cryptocurrencies have emerged touting themselves as the solution — without actually providing any — things seem to be getting better for Bitcoin meanwhile. The median transaction fee rate for Bitcoin has been some of the lowest since 2011 in the last three months. As per transactionfee.info statistics, the median fee rate for Bitcoin hit the lowest on April 4 and 5 at 6.86 satoshi/bytes (sat/B). The fee rate increased to 39.29 on April…

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Carrot Weather’s profanity-spewing forecast app arrives on Android

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by on May 28, 2018 at 7:03 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web


iOS developer Brian Mueller’s Carrot Weather app has won numerous awards and features in Apple’s App Store for making it fun to check the day’s forecasts. It’s finally made its way to Google Play so Android users can enjoy its hilarious approach to bringing you weather information. Sure, you can see plenty of data at a glance, follow storms, and check forecasts for the several days ahead, just like most other such apps – but Carrot sets itself apart with ridiculous dialogue that insults you while telling you about the weather and guiding you through the interface. It’s silly, but…

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iPhones will reportedly get NFC updates to unlock doors and cars

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by on May 28, 2018 at 6:08 am
Posted In: Around the Web


The Information reports that Apple is set to upgrade iPhones that are equipped with NFC chips with the ability to unlock doors, hotel rooms, and cars. The NFC (near-field communication) chip, present in the iPhone 6 and up, allows for contactless information exchanges, and makes it possible to use Apple Pay to pay for purchases at stores by holding your phone close to a supported credit card reader. Apple is expanding its capabilities so it can interact with smart locks, building security systems, vehicles, and even mass transit payment facilities. The company already has employees using their iPhones to unlock…

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