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! Cryptocurrencies nosedived on Friday after China’s central bank declared that all crypto-related transactions are illegal and must be banned. “Virtual currency-related business activities are illegal financial activities,” the People’s Bank of China said... Read more ›
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Welcome to AI book reviews, a series of posts that explore the latest literature on artificial intelligence. Recent advances in deep learning have rekindled interest in the imminence of machines that can think and act like humans, or artificial general intelligence. By following the path of building bigger and better neural networks, the thinking goes, we will be able to get closer and closer to creating a digital version of... Read more ›
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Technology is evolving faster than ever before. It creates the opportunity for new products, business models, and bringing products more quickly to market. But what does it mean for industries such as mobility and energy? I spoke to Girish Nadkarni, the CEO of TotalEnergies Ventures, to find out. TotalEnergies Ventures focuses on finding, funding, and fostering high-potential startups that will create a low carbon future. This encompasses areas such as... Read more ›
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Adaptive cruise control, lane change assistance, collision avoidance, blind spot monitoring, autopilots: These are just a few of the driver-assist features that are arriving in new cars. As technology races ahead with the aim of making driving safer, drivers are left with the daunting task of figuring out how it all works. Many dealerships offer car buyers a brief orientation to these advanced driver-assist technologies. The glovebox manual, now thicker... Read more ›
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The moment I’ve been waiting for is about to arrive: starting late October, I’ll finally be able to play The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina on my Nintendo Switch — along with a slew of other classics. Nintendo today announced Switch Online+, an expansion plan for its current online subscription that adds a variety of games from both the Nintendo 64 and… the Sega Genesis. I guess Nintendoes what Genesis did?... Read more ›
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The European Commission just announced a plan to force Apple to adopt USB-C on the iPhone. Well, it didn’t say exactly that. More specifically, it laid out a plan to compel electronics manufacturers to adopt USB-C as the standard charging connector and cable. But considering Apple is the only major phone manufacturer holding out on adopting USB-C, it’s clear Cupertino is the biggest target. And with the size and influence... Read more ›
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Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is a new game from Owlcat that pits players in the shoes, boots, or hooves of a lowly group of adventurers destined for glory. I gave it top marks in my recent review. But, as it’s a single-player only game, there’s no reason to mention it in our Games to play on date night series. So, I’m sorry for wasting your time with this article.... Read more ›
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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! A team of AI researchers in Russia have managed to come up with one of the coolest gesture-control systems for drones that we’ve seen yet. What’s even more impressive is that it works with... Read more ›
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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! AI is a field that’s flooded with buzzwords. Ideally, terms like cognitive computing and big data help distill complex concepts into digestible ideas. But they can also confuse and mislead the public. “Artificial general... Read more ›
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Europeans and other western nations have dominated automotive excellence for over a century. Whether it is the satisfying thud of the door closing on a Volkswagen from Wolfsburg or the beauty of a Ferrari from Modena, these brands are iconic – and very lucrative for their manufacturers. When we think of reliability, the Germans, and latterly the Japanese, have had it sewn up. But if you rest on your laurels,... Read more ›
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Everyone has a contrarian side. At some point you must’ve seen something loads of people loved and had the immediate reaction of “well, not me.” And, like most human experiences, some people suffer from contrarianism more than others. I, for example, am fucking awful. Let’s take the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones as an example. Over past iterations, the range has been routinely touted as some of the best mid-range headphones on... Read more ›
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TLDR: The Rollova 2.0 Digital Ruler slips into your pocket and springs to life to measure over any surface, even curves, with just a simple roll. While the wooden ruler is best remembered as the stereotypical corporal punishment weapon of choice for catholic school nuns, its place in 2021 society is quickly fading into the rearview mirror of history. Who still uses a foot-long piece of wood to measure off... Read more ›
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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! In June, Bird expanded its micromobility services by adding to its escooters a fleet of shared ebikes. The company launched its first dedicated Bird Bike along with the “Smart Bikeshare Program” that allows local... Read more ›
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As any universitystudent, lecturer or tutor can attest, the pandemic has turned learning and teaching upside down. So it’s important we understand what happens for students when their learning shifts online with little to no warning. Since 2020, there’s been a growing body of important research into the impact of online learning for educators. But the student voice, which is essential to informing good design and facilitation of online learning,... Read more ›
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If recent global events have taught us anything, it is to prepare for the unexpected – and the same is true in the digital world. Cyberattacks present a significant threat to consumers and institutions alike, and these malicious incidents continue to rise across the globe. The UN estimates there’s a cyber attack every 39 seconds. As cybercriminals lurk undercover, the cybersecurity industry has evolved to block the most undetectable attacks... Read more ›
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We all have goals. They might be as simple as cleaning the house or as ambitious as winning an Olympic medal. Setting goals is easy, but achieving them is hard, as we let ourselves get distracted with all the other stuff life throws at us. Now we’ve all been taught that focus is essential if we want to reach our goals. But I’ve heard that phrase so many times it... Read more ›
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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! One day, all trucks will be electric. But it won’t be soon. Still, they still struggle with a number of big-ass painpoints: cost, range anxiety, and the need for charging infrastructure. But what if... Read more ›
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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! Today, Facebook CTO Mike Schroepfer announced that he’s stepping down from the position after spending 13 years at the company. He will transition within the organization to a part-time role by 2022. Andrew “Boz”... Read more ›
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Paradox Interactive‘s highly-anticipated grand strategy title Victoria 3 is set to ship next year. It’s been over a decade since the franchise’s last title launched, and fans are chomping at the bit to see what’s changed. One thing that hasn’t changed in Victoria 3 is that it includes a fully-functioning, (somewhat) historically accurate depiction of the global slave trade as it existed at the beginning of the titular Victorian era.... Read more ›
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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! AI is frequently overhyped, but one notable exception is its potential to unearth new materials. These substances can provide the foundations for an array of transformative technologies, from life-saving drugs to new electronic devices.... Read more ›
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