Almost every startup has flirted with the idea of joining an accelerator program. When done right, they can be an invaluable opportunity to learn from experts, get feedback on your product, business, or strategy, and get access to lucrative funding opportunities. But just how beneficial are they? The answer really depends on you. Taking time out of your daily operations for three to even six months is a big deal... Read more ›
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The Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) is pushing for the implementation of conditional licenses for elderly drivers by 2025, Yonhap News reports. That in and of itself is, well… boring. But the real story is about how they’ll determine who gets to keep their license: virtual reality. As of Monday, a three-year research project has been introduced, which will employ VR tech to assess whether drivers aged 65 years and... Read more ›
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TLDR: Skoove Premium Piano Lessons can train you up from a novice to an experienced piano player with their AI-aided learning system. You always knew you were smart. But did you know learning to play the piano could actually make you even smarter? It turns out that’s actually true. In a study of almost 4,700 volunteers, those who spent part of their COVID lockdown learning to play an instrument saw... Read more ›
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TLDR: The VitalSleep Anti-Snoring Mouthpiece is a non-invasive method for knocking out snoring once and for all. It’s also almost half off with this latest Black Friday deal offer. Almost 6 of every 10 men do it. So do 4 out of 5 women. Even about 10 percent of kids do it. In some cases, it’s harmless. In others, it’s a nuisance. And in still others, it’s downright dangerous to... Read more ›
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“Cyberflashing” – the unsolicited sending of photos or videos of genitals – may soon be a crime in England and Wales. Surveys have found that nearly half of young adult women have been sent unwanted, graphic images by men. Receiving so-called dick pics is especially common among women who use dating apps. In some high-profile cases, people have even been AirDropped images by the hundreds while traveling on public transport.... Read more ›
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The offside rule is one of the most controversial and complex laws of soccer. Due to the many factors involved, it’s hard to judge an offside call accurately for referees in a blink of a second. That’s why FIFA, soccer’s governing body, other associations introduced an official position called the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) to review game-changing moments with the help of footage. These included potential penalties, red-cards, and offside... Read more ›
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When’s the last time you thought about your hammer? Probably the last time you used it. Physical tools don’t ask for your time — they just do their job. Software, on the other hand, is also a tool, but lately, apps are demanding more and more of humans. Workplace software is just as addictive as consumer software, all in the name of “driving engagement.” But who is this engagement really... Read more ›
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Yesterday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Attorney-General Michaelia Cash announced proposed new legislation aimed at making online “trolls” accountable for their actions. Over the past few weeks, we’ve heard Morrison decry trolls as “cowardly” and “un-Australian”, language that made it into the talking points at yesterday’s media conference. But is his new-found concern about trolling all it’s cracked up to be? The proposed new legislation would give courts the power... Read more ›
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Disclaimer: this is not an ad for Obsidian. Onboarding to a new company is hard work. Keeping all the information straight is its own work stream that deserves thought and attention. Countless names, faces*, teams, initiatives, and acronyms fly by before noon. Believe me. I’m in the process right now. This week I landed on a system I’m pretty happy with. You’re a knowledge worker. Build a knowledge base You... Read more ›
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TLDR: This HomePower One Backup Battery Power Station and SolarPower One Portable Solar Panel set can supply up to a week of emergency power. And now, it’s hundreds off. Maybe this was the year you finally did it. A full 100 yards of string lights. Accent icicle lights around every window and awning. Spools of twinkle lights around each and every tree and bush. Even some of those new laser... Read more ›
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TLDR: With 2022 fast approaching, these eLearning bundles can help you earn a new skill to boost your career, all at 70 percent off the regular price. The holiday season usually means running around picking up gift items and other physical purchases from store to store. But the greatest gift you could give this year could be knowledge — and there’s no law that says you can’t put some under... Read more ›
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A NASA spacecraft the size of a golf cart has been directed to smash into an asteroid, with the intention of knocking it slightly off course. The test aims to demonstrate our technological readiness in case an actual asteroid threat is detected in the future. The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) lifted off aboard a SpaceX rocket from California on November 23, and will arrive at the target asteroid system... Read more ›
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TLDR: The Complete Cartoon Animator 4 Pro Mac Bundle can help turn any budding artist into an experienced and seasoned animator for just $29.99. You’ve probably seen a behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of a Pixar movie and wondered about the hours and hours of work that go into producing premium animation. And yes, crafting a Toy Story or a Cars movie does require an incredible amount of time and... Read more ›
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Artificial intelligence (AI) was once the stuff of science fiction. But it’s becoming widespread. It is used in mobile phone technology and motor vehicles. It powers tools for agriculture and healthcare. But concerns have emerged about the accountability of AI and related technologies like machine learning. In December 2020 a computer scientist, Timnit Gebru, was fired from Google’s Ethical AI team. She had previously raised the alarm about the social... Read more ›
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TLDR: Enjoy warehouse store savings with a 1-year membership to Sam’s Club at a Black Friday price that you definitely won’t see every day. With the holiday season here, it’s a good idea to take any opportunity available to save a few dollars. It’s even more imperative when a deal is so good that it essentially pays you to do it rather than the other way around. So if you’ve... Read more ›
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Artificial intelligence is already making decisions in the fields of business, health care and manufacturing. But AI algorithms generally still get help from people applying checks and making the final call. What would happen if AI systems had to make independent decisions, and ones that could mean life or death for humans? Pop culture has long portrayed our general distrust of AI. In the 2004 sci-fi movie I, Robot, detective... Read more ›
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Transport accounts for 21% of global carbon emissions. It is now the largest emitting sector in many developed countries. While Europe and North America dominate historic transport emissions, much of the projected growth in emissions is in Asia. Even if current and committed policies were to succeed, transport’s carbon emissions would still grow almost 20% by 2050. Highly ambitious policies could cut these emissions by 70% – but not to... Read more ›
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Microsoft has survived brutal battles against Apple and Google, but the company now faces a more formidable foe: the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. The congregation is leading a group of Microsoft investors who want to hold the firm accountable for its tech. The campaigners are urging Microsoft shareholders to vote for two proposals at a November 30 meeting: Ask Microsoft to ensure its lobbyists live up to its... Read more ›
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This year’s EICMA Moto Show started on November 25 and, boy, has it showcased some juicy rides for two-wheeler lovers. Sadly, I was unable to attend, but I could comfort myself with endless scrolling through the show’s official page. And while it was difficult to choose the coolest vehicles on display, these were three that really blew me away. The Vespa Elettrica RED Credit: Piaggio Yes, I know, Vespas are... Read more ›
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Welcome to AI book reviews, a series of posts that explore the latest literature on artificial intelligence. What is intelligence? Is it the capacity to solve complicated mathematical problems at very fast speeds? The power to beat world champions in chess and go? The ability to detect thousands of different objects in images? Predict the next word in a sentence? Those are all manifestations of intelligence. And thanks to advances... Read more ›
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