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Thomas Macaulay @ The Next Web · 09/27/2021 15:22 EDT

Scientists want to ‘copy and paste’ the human brain onto a computer chip

Did you know Neural is taking the stage on Sept 30 and Oct 1? Together with an amazing line-up of experts, we will explore the future of AI during TNW Conference 2021. Secure your ticket now! Scientists from Samsung and Harvard University have unveiled a new approach to building smarter computer chips: “copying and pasting” the brain onto a memory network. They propose copying the brain’s neuronal wiring map by... Read more â€ș

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Napier Lopez @ The Next Web · 09/27/2021 14:05 EDT

Microsoft promises it hasn’t given up on Skype with big batch of updates

As Microsoft Teams exploded in popularity, I’d all but assumed Skype was dead. Heck Microsoft even built Teams right into Windows 11, aiming to make the collaboration software your go-to resource for calling friends and family as well as colleagues. The company has barely made a whisper about Skype in the past year or so. But apparently, Microsoft isn’t giving up on Skype just yet. In a blog post today,... Read more â€ș

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Thomas Macaulay @ The Next Web · 09/27/2021 10:33 EDT

Instagram Kids put on ice after backlash from lawmakers and child safety groups

Instagram is pausing plans to build a kids’ version of the app after a fierce backlash from lawmakers, child safety groups, and parents. Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, announced the move in a blog post published Monday: While we stand by the need to develop this experience, we’ve decided to pause this project. This will give us time to work with parents, experts, policymakers and regulators, to listen to... Read more â€ș

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The Conversation @ The Next Web · 09/27/2021 10:14 EDT

Unsurprisingly, running Facebook groups to reduce stress leaves women more stressed

Would you share your most intimate thoughts with strangers? For many women, during the pandemic and associated lockdowns, closed Facebook groups have been a place to do just that. These groups offer a chance to escape the house virtually and spend time with like-minded souls, sometimes chatting, often venting, and seeking solidarity in virtual sisterhood. Mental health issues, chronic illness, domestic violence, children’s illnesses, and issues, divorce, death, infidelity: these... Read more â€ș

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TNW Deals @ The Next Web · 09/27/2021 10:00 EDT

This anti-snoring device safely stops the nocturnal rumblings that keep everybody awake

TLDR: The Snore Circle Anti-Snoring Sleep Aid Muscle Stimulator uses vibrations to stop snoring dead in its tracks so you — and your partner — can have a better night’s sleep. The average person snores just over 2.5 times each night, covering a total of about 22 minutes.  It’s a little less for women, a little more for men, but truthfully, no one is immune from the effects of snoring.... Read more â€ș

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TNW Deals @ The Next Web · 09/27/2021 10:00 EDT

Learn how to make money from your art via NFTs with this training bundle on sale

NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are nebulous concepts. While there’s so much hype around them now, many are still confused as to what they really are and if they really hold any value. But here’s the brief, ELI5 version: an NFT is essentially a one-of-a-kind item that can’t be readily exchanged for another item within the same asset class. Even if the item is replicated, it will remain as that—a replica.... Read more â€ș

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Ivan Mehta @ The Next Web · 09/27/2021 07:05 EDT

How to separate your work and personal chats in Telegram

Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. I use Slack for work and other messenger apps for personal conversations. However, I know a ton of friends who have to use WhatsApp or Telegram as their work communication tool as well. This could be really annoying and might make you miss important... Read more â€ș

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Mår Måsson Maack @ The Next Web · 09/27/2021 06:14 EDT

When should you listen to investors? And when should you ignore them?

As a founder, you’re bombarded with tips and tricks on how to secure funding and woo potential investors
 but what happens after that? What do you do with their advice? And what happens if you don’t agree with their suggestions? That’s why I called up Heini Zachariassen, Vivino’s opinionated and vocal founder, who’s got tons of experience listening to — and not listening to — his investors to shed some... Read more â€ș

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Ivan Mehta @ The Next Web 2 place · 09/27/2021 01:33 EDT

WhatsApp payments might soon earn you cash back

WhatsApp Pay is one of the few money-making options for the popular chat app, which doesn’t have any ads. And to make more people use its services, the company might be planning to offer cashback rewards. According to a report by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is working on a cashback feature in a beta version of its Android app. The last November, the company launched WhatsApp Pay in India, after running it... Read more â€ș

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TNW Deals @ The Next Web 3 place · 09/26/2021 10:00 EDT

Become a full stack Java programmer with this top-to-bottom bootcamp learning package

TLDR: The Premium Java Programming Certification Bundle offers the skills to learn Java coding as well as ace interviews to land a Java programming job. If you really want to understand programming, there are few more proactive steps you can take in your journey from novice to expert than learning Java. Java has been around for over a quarter century, fueling more than 7.5 million developers as one of the... Read more â€ș

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The Conversation @ The Next Web 1 place · 09/26/2021 04:00 EDT

How China’s ban on ‘sissy men’ is impacting big tech

The Chinese government has recently taken action against what it calls “sissy men” – males, often celebrities, deemed too effeminate. On Sept. 22021, government regulators banned their appearance on both television and video streaming sites. Using the Chinese derogatory slur “niang pao” – literally, “girlie guns” – Chinese cultural authorities explained that they were rolling out a rule to purge “morally flawed celebrities” in order to “correct aesthetics” in “performing... Read more â€ș

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TNW Deals @ The Next Web 2 place · 09/25/2021 10:00 EDT

This portable battery station and solar panel are the power backup every homeowner needs at almost $500 off

TLDR: The HomePower One Backup Battery Power Station offers up to 7 days of emergency power, while the SolarPower One Portable Solar Panel restores the battery in hours. If you’re asking yourself if you’re ready for the effects of a potential disaster just as a vicious storm, wildfire, or another ferocious act of God is bearing down on your home region, it’s probably already too late. In those cases, you... Read more â€ș

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The Conversation @ The Next Web 3 place · 09/25/2021 09:00 EDT

AIs could become reward junkies — and experts are worried

In 1953, a Harvard psychologist thought he discovered pleasure – accidentally – within the cranium of a rat. With an electrode inserted into a specific area of its brain, the rat was allowed to pulse the implant by pulling a lever. It kept returning for more: insatiably, incessantly, lever-pulling. In fact, the rat didn’t seem to want to do anything else. Seemingly, the reward centre of the brain had been... Read more â€ș

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Ben Dickson @ The Next Web 3 place · 09/25/2021 06:00 EDT

Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot will boldly go where humans shouldn’t — and make work safer

This article is part of our series that explores the business of artificial intelligence. Boston Dynamics has just released the latest update for its famous quadruped robot Spot, giving it better capability to make inspections and collect data without the need for human intervention. Called Spot Release 3.0, the new update adds “flexible autonomy and repeatable data capture, making Spot the data collection solution you need to make inspection rounds... Read more â€ș

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Napier Lopez @ The Next Web · 09/24/2021 18:28 EDT

Leak: Apple’s new MacBook Pros may get taller, sharper displays

A new report by MacRumors provides strong evidence Apple plans to increase the resolution on its rumored ‘M1X’ 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros, which are expected to be announced within the next month or two. MacRumors contributor Steve Moser took a close look at the latest macOS Monterey beta and found two mysterious new resolutions that don’t match any existing Mac: 3456 x 2234 and 3024 x 1964. There are... Read more â€ș

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Thomas Macaulay @ The Next Web · 09/24/2021 14:53 EDT

Why crypto regulation is a double-edged sword

Did you know Hard Fork is taking the stage on Sept 30 and Oct 1? Together with an amazing line-up of experts, we will explore the future of crypto during TNW Conference 2021. Secure your ticket now! Cryptocurrency regulation has become inevitable, and many people in the industry say they would welcome clearer rules. Proponents argue that regulatory clarity will legitimize the sector, reduce financial risks, and support product development.... Read more â€ș

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Tristan Greene @ The Next Web · 09/24/2021 13:41 EDT

TikTok’s algorithm is helping ‘psychics’ exploit Gabby Petito’s death

Opportunistic, predatory human beings claiming to be ‘psychics’ have taken their scams to TikTok in order to exploit the tragic murder of Gabby Petito. And the algorithm’s giving them a boost. File under: Absolutely disgusting. Up front: 22-year old Gabby Petito, a travel influencer, recently went missing. Their case reached the public spotlight due to scrutiny over another person’s involvement and is currently an ongoing homicide investigation. As is usually... Read more â€ș

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Cate Lawrence @ The Next Web · 09/24/2021 11:20 EDT

Unagi packs pothole-dodging smarts into its hot new escooter

Did you know SHIFT is taking the stage on Sept 30 and Oct 1? Together with an amazing line-up of experts, we will explore the future of mobility during TNW Conference 2021. Secure your ticket now! We’ve longed for a time when our transport is not simply just connected, but actually smart and intuitive. Well, that time might be here, thanks to Unagi. This week, they showcased their latest escooter,... Read more â€ș

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TNW Deals @ The Next Web · 09/24/2021 10:00 EDT

Become a Google ad master with this marketing growth hack training package

TLDR: The Premium Google Ads and Marketing Growth Bundle offers a roadmap for crafting Google ad campaigns that achieve the reach any business wants. Google serviced more than 2.5 trillion searches in 2020. That translates to a still staggering 6.9 billion searches each and every day. The most visited website on the planet, many experts believe that astronomical volume will only increase, potentially eclipsing an unfathomable 10 trillion searches annually... Read more â€ș

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TNW Deals @ The Next Web · 09/24/2021 10:00 EDT

If you’re ready to get flying for the first time this quadcopter drone might just be the perfect pick

TLDR: This 4K camera drone is a brilliant choice for novice fliers, including nifty flight capabilities and a brilliant camera to handle all your drone tasks for business or pleasure. From surveillance to aerial photography to filmmaking, there’s no shortage of uses for a nimble drone. But while some models are packed with loads of specializations and other high-end bells and whistles that can run hundreds or even thousands of... Read more â€ș

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