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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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Thomas Macaulay @ The Next Web 1 place · 09/24/2021 09:45 EDT

Bitcoin dives after China declares all crypto transactions illegal

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 â€ș

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Ben Dickson @ The Next Web · 09/24/2021 09:17 EDT

Common sense is a huge blind spot for AI developers

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 â€ș

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Cate Lawrence @ The Next Web · 09/24/2021 04:40 EDT

Dear Venture Capitalists, you can help save the world — by investing in carbon neutral startups

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 â€ș

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The Conversation @ The Next Web 3 place · 09/24/2021 02:37 EDT

Look ma, no hands: people don’t understand how to use driver-assist systems safely

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 â€ș

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Napier Lopez @ The Next Web 3 place · 09/24/2021 01:20 EDT

The Nintendo Switch is about to get classic N64 games — and its controller

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 â€ș

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Napier Lopez @ The Next Web 1 place · 09/24/2021 00:51 EDT

6 reasons the EU should force the iPhone to use USB-C

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 â€ș

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Tristan Greene @ The Next Web · 09/23/2021 15:09 EDT

Games to play on date night: Too bad Pathfinder WotR isn’t co-op
 or is it?

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 â€ș

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Tristan Greene @ The Next Web · 09/23/2021 13:47 EDT

Watch: Russian researchers can control drone swarms like Jedi

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 â€ș

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Thomas Macaulay @ The Next Web · 09/23/2021 12:54 EDT

How multi-skilled AI could chart a path to human-like intelligence

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 â€ș

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