Month: March 2018

How a Norwegian comment section turned chaos into order—with a simple quiz

SXSW: NRK’s dedicated tech team employs “open source” tactics to fight trolling.

AUSTIN, Texas—The five-person team behind a simple WordPress plugin, which took three hours to code, never expected to receive worldwide attention as a result. But NRKbeta, the tech-testing group at Norway's largest national media organization, tapped into a meaty vein with the unveiling of last February's Know2Comment, an open source plugin that can attach to any WordPress site's comment section.

"It was a basic idea," NRKbeta developer Ståle Grut told a South By Southwest crowd on Tuesday. "Readers had to prove they read a story before they were able to comment on it."

The story has since been told a few times, but Grut's recent refresh on the topic is just as compelling for its comment-section impact as it is for NRK's thought process on how to make Internet media a better place: invite readers to have an active stake in improving it.

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Google Maps: Google öffnet Kartendienst für Spielentwickler

Macher von standortbasierten Spielen dürfen sich künftig am reichen Datenschatz von Google Maps bedienen: Betreiber Google stellt ihnen die Kartendaten über Programmierschnittstellen und Unity-SDK zur Verfügung. Drei Map-basierte Mobilspiele sind berei…

Macher von standortbasierten Spielen dürfen sich künftig am reichen Datenschatz von Google Maps bedienen: Betreiber Google stellt ihnen die Kartendaten über Programmierschnittstellen und Unity-SDK zur Verfügung. Drei Map-basierte Mobilspiele sind bereits im Anmarsch. (Google Maps)

Garmin Forerunner 645 Music review: The high price of tunes on a runner’s tool

At $449, this wearable offers a lot, but runners will get the most from it.

Enlarge (credit: Valentina Palladino)

Music, not activity, highlighted the debut of Garmin's Forerunner 645 Music at CES year. The $449 fitness watch is the first Garmin wearable to have onboard music storage, a feature slowly becoming standard on smartwatches of all kinds.

Since the Forerunner family appeals to serious runners, onboard storage for music is a logical feature to include. But since the Forerunner family is quite niche, some potential users might have overlooked it. With the inclusion of onboard storage, it sits closer to competing with all-purpose smartwatches than ever before—those who have considered the Apple Watch, the Fitbit Ionic, and similar devices may now consider Garmin's new device, too. While more expensive than the base models of its competitors, the Forerunner 645 Music is designed for runners for a reason—and some runners might be willing to drop nearly $500 for this device.

Design

Garmin has finally found its design stride after years of making wearables that were comfortable but not the most attractive accessories to wear. The Forerunner 645 Music takes after the Vivoactive 3 with its round case, quick-release 20mm bands, and 1.2-inch, 240 x 240 display surrounded by a stainless steel bezel.

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Elektromobilität: Alstoms E-Bus Aptis trotzt dem Berliner Winter

TGV, Nahverkehrszüge und Straßenbahnen sind die Vorfahren des Elektrobusses Aptis, die Firma Alstom hat sich bei der Konzeptionierung nicht an herkömmlichen Bussen orientiert. Die Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe BVG haben ihn im regulären Einsatz getestet. W…

TGV, Nahverkehrszüge und Straßenbahnen sind die Vorfahren des Elektrobusses Aptis, die Firma Alstom hat sich bei der Konzeptionierung nicht an herkömmlichen Bussen orientiert. Die Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe BVG haben ihn im regulären Einsatz getestet. Wir sind mitgefahren. Von Werner Pluta (Elektroauto, Technologie)

Ark Survival Evolved: Die Urzeitviecher kommen auf’s Smartphone

Nach PC und Konsole erscheint Ark Survival Evolved auch für Smartphones. Das Prinzip bleibt das gleiche: Dinos zähmen, Crafting, bauen und kämpfen. Bezahlmodell, Grafik und Spieleranzahl wurden an Mobilgeräte angepasst. (Ark Survival Evolved, Smartphon…

Nach PC und Konsole erscheint Ark Survival Evolved auch für Smartphones. Das Prinzip bleibt das gleiche: Dinos zähmen, Crafting, bauen und kämpfen. Bezahlmodell, Grafik und Spieleranzahl wurden an Mobilgeräte angepasst. (Ark Survival Evolved, Smartphone)

Cyborg: Bodyhacker muss Strafe wegen Schwarzfahrens zahlen

Nur eine komplette Fahrkarte ist eine gültige Fahrkarte. Ein Chip unter der Haut reicht nicht aus, um den öffentlichen Nahverkehr zu nutzen. Ein australischer Bodyhacker hat eine Geldstrafe wegen Schwarzfahrens erhalten. (Bodyhacking, Technologie)

Nur eine komplette Fahrkarte ist eine gültige Fahrkarte. Ein Chip unter der Haut reicht nicht aus, um den öffentlichen Nahverkehr zu nutzen. Ein australischer Bodyhacker hat eine Geldstrafe wegen Schwarzfahrens erhalten. (Bodyhacking, Technologie)

Local Governments in Mexico Might ‘Pirate’ Dragon Ball

Hit anime TV series Dragon Ball Super reaches episode 130 this Saturday with millions lining up to watch “The Greatest Showdown of All Time! The Ultimate Survival Battle!!” In Mexico, it looks like turning into a national event, with local governments planning screenings in football stadiums and other public places. Trouble is, they have no license to do so and Toei, the company behind the series, is extremely unhappy.

Source: TF, for the latest info on copyright, file-sharing, torrent sites and more. We also have VPN reviews, discounts, offers and coupons.

When one thinks of large-scale piracy, sites like The Pirate Bay and perhaps 123Movies spring to mind.

Offering millions of viewers the chance to watch the latest movies and TV shows for free the day they’re released or earlier, they’re very much hated by the entertainment industries.

Tomorrow, however, there’s the very real possibility of a huge copyright infringement controversy hitting large parts of Mexico, all centered around the hugely popular anime series Dragon Ball Super.

This Saturday episode 130, titled “The Greatest Showdown of All Time! The Ultimate Survival Battle!!”, will hit the streets. It’s the penultimate episode of the series and will see the climax of Goku and Jiren’s battle – apparently.

The key point is that fans everywhere are going nuts in anticipation, so much so that various local governments in Mexico have agreed to hold public screenings for free, including in football stadiums and public squares.

“Fans of the series are crazy to see the new episode of Dragon Ball Super and have already organized events around the country as if it were a boxing match,” local media reports.

For example, Remberto Estrada, the municipal president of Benito Juárez, Quintana Roo, confirmed that the episode will be aired at the Cultural Center of the Arts in Cancun. The mayor of Ciudad Juarez says that a viewing will go ahead at the Plaza de la Mexicanidad with giant screens and cosplay contests on the sidelines.

Many local government Twitter accounts sent out official invitations, like the one shown below.

But despite all the preparations, there is a big problem. According to reports, no group or organization has the rights to show Dragon Ball Super in public in Mexico, a fact confirmed by Toei Animation, the company behind the show.

“To the viewers and fans of Dragon Ball. We have become aware of the plans to exhibit episode # 130 of our Dragon Ball Super series in stadiums, plazas, and public places throughout Latin America,” the company said in an official announcement.

“Toei Animation has not authorized these public shows and does not support or sponsor any of these events nor do we or any of our titles endorse any institution exhibiting the unauthorized episode.

“In an effort to support copyright laws, to protect the work of thousands of persons and many labor sectors, we request that you please enjoy our titles at the official platforms and broadcasters and not support illegal screenings that incite piracy.”

Armando Cabada, mayor of Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, was one of the first municipal officials to offer support to the episode 130 movement. He believes that since the events are non-profit, they can go ahead but others have indicated their screenings will only go ahead if they can get the necessary permission.

Crunchyroll, the US video-streaming company that holds some Dragon Ball Super rights, is reportedly trying to communicate with the establishments and organizations planning to host the events to ensure that everything remains legal and above board. At this stage, however, there’s no indication that any agreements have been reached or whether they’re simply getting in touch to deliver a warning.

One region that has already confirmed its event won’t go ahead is Mexico City. The head of the local government there told disappointed fans that since they can’t get permission from Toei, the whole thing has been canceled.

What will happen in the other locations Saturday night if licenses haven’t been obtained is anyone’s guess but thousands of disappointed fans in multiple locations raises the potential for the kind of battle the Mexican authorities can well do without, even if Dragon Ball Super thrives on them.

Source: TF, for the latest info on copyright, file-sharing, torrent sites and more. We also have VPN reviews, discounts, offers and coupons.

Local Governments in Mexico Might ‘Pirate’ Dragon Ball

Hit anime TV series Dragon Ball Super reaches episode 130 this Saturday with millions lining up to watch “The Greatest Showdown of All Time! The Ultimate Survival Battle!!” In Mexico, it looks like turning into a national event, with local governments planning screenings in football stadiums and other public places. Trouble is, they have no license to do so and Toei, the company behind the series, is extremely unhappy.

Source: TF, for the latest info on copyright, file-sharing, torrent sites and more. We also have VPN reviews, discounts, offers and coupons.

When one thinks of large-scale piracy, sites like The Pirate Bay and perhaps 123Movies spring to mind.

Offering millions of viewers the chance to watch the latest movies and TV shows for free the day they’re released or earlier, they’re very much hated by the entertainment industries.

Tomorrow, however, there’s the very real possibility of a huge copyright infringement controversy hitting large parts of Mexico, all centered around the hugely popular anime series Dragon Ball Super.

This Saturday episode 130, titled “The Greatest Showdown of All Time! The Ultimate Survival Battle!!”, will hit the streets. It’s the penultimate episode of the series and will see the climax of Goku and Jiren’s battle – apparently.

The key point is that fans everywhere are going nuts in anticipation, so much so that various local governments in Mexico have agreed to hold public screenings for free, including in football stadiums and public squares.

“Fans of the series are crazy to see the new episode of Dragon Ball Super and have already organized events around the country as if it were a boxing match,” local media reports.

For example, Remberto Estrada, the municipal president of Benito Juárez, Quintana Roo, confirmed that the episode will be aired at the Cultural Center of the Arts in Cancun. The mayor of Ciudad Juarez says that a viewing will go ahead at the Plaza de la Mexicanidad with giant screens and cosplay contests on the sidelines.

Many local government Twitter accounts sent out official invitations, like the one shown below.

But despite all the preparations, there is a big problem. According to reports, no group or organization has the rights to show Dragon Ball Super in public in Mexico, a fact confirmed by Toei Animation, the company behind the show.

“To the viewers and fans of Dragon Ball. We have become aware of the plans to exhibit episode # 130 of our Dragon Ball Super series in stadiums, plazas, and public places throughout Latin America,” the company said in an official announcement.

“Toei Animation has not authorized these public shows and does not support or sponsor any of these events nor do we or any of our titles endorse any institution exhibiting the unauthorized episode.

“In an effort to support copyright laws, to protect the work of thousands of persons and many labor sectors, we request that you please enjoy our titles at the official platforms and broadcasters and not support illegal screenings that incite piracy.”

Armando Cabada, mayor of Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, was one of the first municipal officials to offer support to the episode 130 movement. He believes that since the events are non-profit, they can go ahead but others have indicated their screenings will only go ahead if they can get the necessary permission.

Crunchyroll, the US video-streaming company that holds some Dragon Ball Super rights, is reportedly trying to communicate with the establishments and organizations planning to host the events to ensure that everything remains legal and above board. At this stage, however, there’s no indication that any agreements have been reached or whether they’re simply getting in touch to deliver a warning.

One region that has already confirmed its event won’t go ahead is Mexico City. The head of the local government there told disappointed fans that since they can’t get permission from Toei, the whole thing has been canceled.

What will happen in the other locations Saturday night if licenses haven’t been obtained is anyone’s guess but thousands of disappointed fans in multiple locations raises the potential for the kind of battle the Mexican authorities can well do without, even if Dragon Ball Super thrives on them.

Source: TF, for the latest info on copyright, file-sharing, torrent sites and more. We also have VPN reviews, discounts, offers and coupons.

Nintendo Labo ausprobiert: Licht und Pappen

Pappkameraden für Eltern und Kinder: Nintendos kommendes Switch-Zubehör Labo soll mehr sein als eine neue Videospielmarke. Auf dem Anspiel-Event in Hamburg haben wir gebastelt, gespielt und die Funktionsweise von Karton-Klavier bis Robo-Rucksack erkund…

Pappkameraden für Eltern und Kinder: Nintendos kommendes Switch-Zubehör Labo soll mehr sein als eine neue Videospielmarke. Auf dem Anspiel-Event in Hamburg haben wir gebastelt, gespielt und die Funktionsweise von Karton-Klavier bis Robo-Rucksack erkundet und alles im Video festgehalten. Ein Bericht von Stephan Freundorfer (Nintendo Switch, Nintendo)

Troopers 2018: “Responsible Disclosure hilft nur dem Hersteller”

Mit einem streitbaren Konzept will der Hacker Graeme Neilson mehr Kommunikation zwischen Sicherheitsforschern und Nutzern von Technologie schaffen. Er ist überzeugt, dass das klassische Modell von Responsible Disclosure nicht funktioniert. Ein Intervie…

Mit einem streitbaren Konzept will der Hacker Graeme Neilson mehr Kommunikation zwischen Sicherheitsforschern und Nutzern von Technologie schaffen. Er ist überzeugt, dass das klassische Modell von Responsible Disclosure nicht funktioniert. Ein Interview von Hauke Gierow (Sicherheitslücke, Internet)