WhatsApp’s finally recognizing that people use the chat app as more than a personal communication tool. So the company’s introducing a new Communities feature that can merge your existing groups of similar nature under one umbrella. For instance, if you have different groups related to your living complex, they can be clubbed under one community. WhatsApp says this new feature will also bring tools like cross-group announcement messages: “We think... Read more ›
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In January, Mercedes unveiled its Vision EQXX concept EV, touting it as “the most efficient Mercedes-Benz ever built” — able to deliver a whopping 1,000 km (621 miles) range on a single charge. And as it turns out, the company held true to its word. Today, the German brand announced that its concept car successfully completed a long-range test of 1,008km (626 miles) in real-world conditions. The Vision EQXX is... Read more ›
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Elon Musk has offered to buy 100% of Twitter for $54.20 a share — about $41 billion — saying the platform needs to go private to thrive and serve free speech. “My offer is my best and final offer and if it is not accepted, I would need to reconsider my position as a shareholder,” Musk wrote in a letter sent to Twitter Chairman Bret Taylor on April 13. “Twitter... Read more ›
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EVs don’t really need radiator grilles. For that reason, some automakers, like Tesla and Kia, have removed them from their models. Others, such as BMW, have kept them as part of their brand’s design identity. But why are radiator grilles pointless in electric cars? Let’s first remember their purpose in conventional vehicles. The grille is there to enable constant ventilation and to allow the outside air to reach the radiator,... Read more ›
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If you’re a current cryptocurrency hodler or a potential investor in India, the government wants you to think twice before putting your money in the sector. For cryptocurrency enthusiasts in the country, it’s been hard to get excited about the space because of speculation of bans and restrictions over the last few years. In February, the county’s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman gave them hope by introducing a tax scheme and... Read more ›
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The EU may have brought freedoms, peace, and wealth to millions of people, but all those benefits have been nullified by one horrendous drawback: cookie pop-ups. Quite struck on this visit how ubiquitous and how pointless cookie warnings are on the web in Europe. It’s more surprising to click through and *not* see a warning than to see one. 🧵 pic.twitter.com/DkvdDiktY8 — David Singleton (@dps) December 27, 2019 The consent... Read more ›
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By: Aaron Sankin We’ve all been there: very politely asking the internet for a video of a cat engaging in some wacky antics. And then … the internet pauses, seeming to consider the request. What’s the problem here? It might be you (sorry). It might be the infrastructure you’re working with. It might be your internet provider. Let’s explore some causes and solutions together. What is a “good” internet speed?... Read more ›
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This week saw Dutch ebike brand Mokumono launch its latest two-wheeler, the Polder. It won’t surprise you to know that I get a lot of press releases and interview requests about new ebikes coming to market. There are plenty of ebikes being released, and plenty of big brands with lots of funding and strategies for consumer marketing. But I wanted to write about Mokumono for a different reason: they’re doing... Read more ›
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Almost 400 years ago, in The Assayer, Galileo wrote: “Philosophy is written in this grand book, the universe … [But the book] is written in the language of mathematics.” He was much more than an astronomer, and this can almost be thought of as the first writing on the scientific method. We do not know who first started applying mathematics to scientific study, but it is plausible that it was... Read more ›
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Solid-state batteries offer a promising alternative to conventional lithium-ion batteries. To put it simply, they promise lower cost, more power, longer range, faster charging times, and improved safety over their currently in-house cousins. For this reason, more and more automakers are betting on solid-state, seeing them as the next big breakthrough in EV battery technology. But we have a question: how close are we to seeing them in the real... Read more ›
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Did you know Michael Schlein, President and CEO at Accion, is speaking at TNW Conference this summer? Check out the full list of speakers here. The challenges facing the world’s most vulnerable people seem to keep mounting. Our uneven global recovery from the pandemic is worsening inequality and widening divides. For the first time in decades, poverty and hunger are on the rise. And as the war in Ukraine shuts... Read more ›
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Technology has advanced tremendously in the last few years and is only going to continue to compound. If you’ve ever heard of Moore’s Law, this is the idea that technology’s complexity doubles every year. Just imagine what that means for the next few years. But those who keep up to date with new technological advancements will be rewarded with new tools to experiment, play, and, of course, earn more clients... Read more ›
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Meta is exploring new ways to monetize the metaverse amid dwindling profits and user numbers at the company. Two emerging revenue streams have been revealed in the last week: selling virtual goods and digital currency. The digital assets sales are being tested in Horizon Worlds, Meta’s free VR platform, the company announced on Monday. The initial trials will allow a “handful of creators,” to sell virtual items and effects, such... Read more ›
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Anytime you use a video teleconferencing app, you’re sending your audio data to the company hosting the services. And, according to a new study, that means all of your audio data. This includes voice and background noise whether you’re broadcasting or muted. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison investigated “many popular apps” to determine the extent that video conferencing apps capture data while users employ the in-software ‘mute’ button. According... Read more ›
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The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Organizations’ failure to properly manage the servers they lease from cloud service providers can allow attackers to receive private data, research my colleagues and I conducted has shown. Cloud computing allows businesses to lease servers the same way they lease office space. It’s easier for companies to build and maintain mobile apps and websites when they... Read more ›
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Since the invention of Bitcoin in 2009 the global cryptocurrency market has grown from nothing to a value of around US$2 trillion. From a price of US$1 in 2011, Bitcoin rose to an all-time high of more than US$63,000 in April 2021, and now hovers around the US$42,000 mark. Large fluctuations in cryptocurrency prices are common, which makes them a highly speculative investment. What kind of people are willing to... Read more ›
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When choosing a new job, you’re not just looking for the perfect role. You also need to consider what kind of company you want to work for. Do you want to work for a social enterprise with an inspiring mission? Do you see yourself thriving in a company that’s fully remote? And probably the most important question is, do you want to work at a startup or join a corporation?... Read more ›
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How does a sport go from a series of events to climate activists? And an international sailing competition? Surely, there’s something radically divergent between a series of multi-million dollar races which involve travel around the planet and sustainability – or is there? Upon hearing that the SailGP is the first climate-positive sport on the planet, aided by a whole load of innovation in sailing and technology, I wanted to find... Read more ›
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Fitbit has just vaulted over a huge hurdle: it can now continuously monitor users’ heart rhythms. This was authorized by the US’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — and takes the wearable company a step closer to combating the Apple Watch. Google — the owner of Fitbit — declared that the FDA authorized the use of its new PPG (photoplethysmography) algorithm. This is used to identify atrial fibrillation (AFib), an... Read more ›
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Honda announced some pretty bold electrification plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The Japanese automaker will invest $40 billion (¥5 trillion yen) in its EV segment, including a new lineup, battery production, and software development. 30 new EV models by 2030 Yep, you read that right. 30 new EVs by 2030. This is huge for Honda, especially as it’s currently only offering one electric vehicle — the Honda e... Read more ›
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