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Napier Lopez @ The Next Web 1 place · 12/10/2021 19:05 EDT

iPhone 14 Pro leaks say the notch is dead, but I doubt it

We’ve been hearing rumors that Apple would get rid of the notch for ages, but reports to that effect seem to be heating up. Earlier this week, a report by Korean publication The Elec suggested that Apple is getting rid of the notch on the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, although it will remain a fixture of the cheaper non-Pro models. Instead, Apple is rumored to use a hole-punch... Read more â€ș

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Tristan Greene @ The Next Web 2 place · 12/10/2021 14:57 EDT

Wacky AI paper says we should merge with machines to teach them our ways

You know you’re in for a treat when a pre-print AI research paper begins by explaining that nobody really knows what AI is and ends by solving artificial general intelligence (AGI). The paper’s called “Co-evolutionary hybrid intelligence,” and it’s a work of art that belongs in a museum. But, since it’s state-sponsored research from Russia that was uploaded to a pre-print server, we’ll just talk about it here.  The research... Read more â€ș

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Ioanna Lykiardopoulou @ The Next Web · 12/10/2021 11:28 EDT

Researchers use water to create a safer and more durable EV battery cell

Lithium-ion batteries are the catalyst for our EVs, but they’re not perfect. Specifically, one of their main disadvantages is the flammability of the organic electrolytes currently used for their production. Thankfully, hope is on the way. A team of researchers from Germany and Japan have developed a solution to fix this problem by replacing organic electrolytes with aqueous (water-based) ones. Sounds simple, but it isn’t At first thought, the use... Read more â€ș

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Cate Lawrence @ The Next Web · 12/10/2021 10:27 EDT

Mercedes-Benz’ new autopilot makes it legal to take your eyes off the road
 kinda

 Mercedes-Benz has reached a major milestone in the autonomous car race, allowing drivers to take their eyes off the road
 but only if they’re stuck in German traffic jams
 in 2022. Yesterday, the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) granted Mercedes-Benz system approval of Level 3 autonomous under UN-R157. With the opening of the Road Traffic Act (StVG) for Level 3 systems in 2017, Germany was the first country... Read more â€ș

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Ivan Mehta @ The Next Web 2 place · 12/10/2021 09:15 EDT

Twitter’s 7 acquisitions in 2021 show its ambition to move beyond the live feed

Twitter went through a major overhaul in 2021. It wasn’t as dramatic as Facebook changing its name to Meta, but there’s a long list of things it did: swapping out its CEO, introducing new communication features, and trying to be dev-friendly again. Apart from this, the company acquired at least seven startups this year — the most in the last five years. These firms can be key to how Twitter... Read more â€ș

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The Conversation @ The Next Web · 12/10/2021 08:45 EDT

I, a robot sympathizer, think they can be my friend

In the mid-1990s, there was research going on at Stanford University that would change the way we think about computers. The Media Equation experiments were simple: participants were asked to interact with a computer that acted socially for a few minutes after which, they were asked to give feedback about the interaction. Participants would provide this feedback either on the same computer (No. 1) they had just been working on... Read more â€ș

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Callum Booth @ The Next Web · 12/10/2021 07:44 EDT

Here’s how to update your AirPods firmware

Welcome, weary traveler. Have a rest. Take off your shoes. Let me massage your feet with this homemade oil I made from out-of-date salad cream and some spit. Isn’t that better? You have come here today because you want to know how to update your AirPods firmware? Maybe you have the AirPods Pro? The AirPods Max? Or, indeed, maybe the new AirPods 3? The older models, perhaps? Well, come closer,... Read more â€ș

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Cate Lawrence @ The Next Web 1 place · 12/10/2021 07:18 EDT

EV charging in underground carparks is hard. Blockchain to the rescue

I love the use of technology like blockchain and distributed ledgers, but only when it solves real-world problems. I recently sat down with Nikhil Bharadwaj, co-founder, and CEO of electric vehicle charging company Xeal, to learn about a problem that had plagued the company’s early days. They were installing chargers at apartment buildings in underground parking garages. However, this is a space where it’s challenging to gain Wi-Fi internet connectivity.... Read more â€ș

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Thomas Macaulay @ The Next Web · 12/10/2021 06:49 EDT

Julian Assange can be extradited to US, British judges rule

Julian Assange can be extradited to the US, British judges ruled today at the UK’s High Court. Assange is expected to appeal the decision, which overturns a judgment issued earlier this year. The WikiLeaks co-founder is wanted in the US for allegedly illegally obtaining and disclosing classified information related to wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. In January, a UK court ruled that Assange couldn’t be extradited, due to concerns over... Read more â€ș

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Ivan Mehta @ The Next Web 1 place · 12/10/2021 04:48 EDT

Meta’s first ‘metaverse’ app feels like a cheap Minecraft rip-off

Facebook renamed itself to Meta in October to focus on building the metaverse, but all we’ve just seen are a few weird demos
 until now. Welcome, Horizon Worlds! The first chance we have to experience Zuck’s virtual vision. The app is now available for free, but with a few caveats. You must be at least 18 years old and located in the US or Canada. Plus, you need the Oculus... Read more â€ș

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The Conversation @ The Next Web · 12/10/2021 04:34 EDT

Researchers SOMEHOW peered into a black-box AI made for identifying molecules on exoplanets

Do you know what the Earth’s atmosphere is made of? You’d probably remember it’s oxygen, and maybe nitrogen. And with a little help from Google you can easily reach a more precise answer: 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen and 1% argon gas. However, when it comes to the composition of exo-atmospheres – the atmospheres of planets outside our solar system – the answer is not known. This is a shame, as... Read more â€ș

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Alina Valyaeva @ The Next Web · 12/10/2021 02:00 EDT

Oi, marketers! Stay away from these 5 types of stock photos

Stock photos don’t a great reputation. They’re cheesy and are easily recognizable, so a lot of marketers avoid using them. But I’d like to argue that stock photos aren’t the issue, it’s how you choose them. Genuine top-quality stock photos expand your marketing opportunities. So let’s go through some common stock photo concepts that make your content look poor and then some good alternatives to consider. 1. Exaggerated facial expressions... Read more â€ș

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Tristan Greene @ The Next Web · 12/09/2021 17:05 EDT

Codifying humanity: Why AI sucks at content moderation

Welcome to “Codifying Humanity.” A new Neural series that analyzes the machine learning world’s attempts at creating human-level AI. Previous entries include Can humor be reduced to an algorithm? and Why robots should fear death as much as we do. Meta (the company your grandparents still call Facebook) just unveiled a new AI system it calls “an important milestone that signals a shift toward more intelligent, generalized AI systems.” It’s... Read more â€ș

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The Conversation @ The Next Web · 12/09/2021 12:40 EDT

Leaded gasoline was poisoning us for a century and the car industry knew

On the frosty morning of Dec. 9, 1921, in Dayton, Ohio, researchers at a General Motors lab poured a new fuel blend into one of their test engines. Immediately, the engine began running more quietly and putting out more power. The new fuel was tetraethyl lead. With vast profits in sight – and very few public health regulations at the time – General Motors Co. rushed gasoline diluted with tetraethyl... Read more â€ș

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Ioanna Lykiardopoulou @ The Next Web · 12/09/2021 11:54 EDT

AirTags let you find your keys and
 help criminals steal your car

When Apple launched its AirTags in June, I got rather excited — finally, I could connect my iPhone with a device to track my keys and wallet. As someone who constantly looses their stuff (yes, I know, shame on me), I was easily sold. But did I ever stop to think whether someone could use an AirTag to steal my car? Nope, but apparently that’s a thing now. Last week,... Read more â€ș

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Rebecca OKeeffe @ The Next Web · 12/09/2021 11:44 EDT

5 cool fintech companies
 that happen to be hiring right now

As the world begins to settle into what we’re calling the ‘new norm’, companies are starting to hire once more, and talent has started to take notice. The Financial Tech sector in particular is thriving. In fact, the global FinTech market is predicted to grow at a rate of almost 25% annually over the next couple of years, making it one of the most exciting industries to be involved in... Read more â€ș

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The Conversation @ The Next Web · 12/09/2021 08:46 EDT

How 1800s census screw-ups kickstarted America’s computing industry

The US Constitution requires that a population count be conducted at the beginning of every decade. This census has always been charged with political significance, and continues to be. That’s clear from the controversies in the run-up to the 2020 census. But it’s less widely known how important the census has been in developing the US computer industry, a story that I tell in my book, Republic of Numbers: Unexpected... Read more â€ș

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Cara Curtis @ The Next Web · 12/09/2021 07:58 EDT

How to use a password manager — and choose the right one for you

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. If you, like millions of other people, use the same password for just about every application you use, then I’m sorry to break it to you, but one of these days, you’ll probably get hacked, if you aren’t already.  Although you probably imagine a... Read more â€ș

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Ivan Mehta @ The Next Web · 12/09/2021 07:38 EDT

What we learned from Instagram head’s Congress testimony

Adam Mosseri, who took over Instagram in 2018, appeared in front of Congress for the first time last night. The company came under major scrutiny after a series of reports from the Wall Street Journal published earlier this year highlighted the firm’s negligence toward teen mental health. Ex-Meta employee and whistleblower Frances Haugen said last month Instagram was “more dangerous than other forms of social media.” All of this led... Read more â€ș

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Cate Lawrence @ The Next Web 2 place · 12/09/2021 07:17 EDT

Apple Car’s woes continue as 3 key staff move to flying taxi companies

Just last week, I called bullshit on the 2025 launch date for the rumored Apple Car. I say rumored as Apple has never publicly confirmed that they are actually making an autonomous electric vehicle.  A rendered image of what an iCar might look like. Credit: Vanarama. One of the issues I raised is that Apple hiring Christofer “CJ” Moore, previous director for Tesla’s Autopilot software, is not necessarily a sign... Read more â€ș

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