Hong Kong has become the main artery for high-tech goods flowing in and out of China, and its chip trade has hit record levels. The city accounted for more than half of China’s $239bn in semiconductor imports in the first five months of 2026, according to a Bloomberg review of official data. That share stood at […] This story continues at The Next Web Read more ›
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Instagram is making a new change to its policy, that will require users to submit their date of birth to the company. If you don’t share your birthday after repeated reminders, you won’t be able to use the service. The company said that this feature will help it improve user safety, and allow the platform to build out more features to that end. Over the past few months, Instagram has... Read more ›
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The Pixel 5a is a really good phone. It also happens to have a headphone jack. Google really wants you to know this fact. I present to you the most passionate description of a 3.5mm orifice you’ll see today: And I love every second of it. Strong Apple vibes. Can we get this Jony Ive impersonator to do every Pixel ad? Thanks. That said, considering the Pixel 6 and 6... Read more ›
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A few days ago, the usually-accurate Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo released a research note asserting that the iPhone 13 would probably be able to make calls via satellite. This was a big deal for some users, as it meant you could theoretically make calls anywhere outdoors in the world. Unfortunately, evidence suggests Kuo may have gotten some of the details wrong this time. Kuo originally asserted that Apple is planning... Read more ›
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Minicars have been trending in Japan for a handful of reasons. They’re more affordable and they offer an efficient solution to the limited space of Japan’s urban areas and to the lack of public transport in rural provinces. Now, Nissan has teamed up with Mitsubishi to launch in 2022 a mini EV, especially made for the Japanese auto market. What is a mini vehicle? The so-called “minivehicle” is under 3.4... Read more ›
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Auto-correction, or predictive text, is a common feature of many modern tech tools, from internet searches to messaging apps and word processors. Auto-correction can be a blessing, but when the algorithm makes mistakes it can change the message in dramatic and sometimes hilarious ways. Our research shows autocorrect errors, particularly in Excel spreadsheets, can also make a mess of gene names in genetic research. We surveyed more than 10,000 papers... Read more ›
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TLDR: VDownloader lets users download and convert web videos from any of 10,000 video sharing sites in premium quality. Let’s make this clear right off the top — we’re not going to ask you why you need to download videos off the web. Maybe it’s for a work project, maybe it’s to save something for posterity, maybe you just want to watch it back later when you aren’t connected to... Read more ›
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TLDR: With the GoSun Chill Solar Cooler, you can enjoy cool food and beverages anywhere, without the ice. And you can add on cool solar attachments to power the whole thing. Packing up a cooler for a day at the beach or a weekend in the woods always sounds like a great idea. Of course, that usually requires liberal chunks of ice to help make sure everything stays cools. Which... Read more ›
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Need a way to turn people off autonomous vehicles (AVs)? That’s what happened with Toyota’s e-Pallette at the Tokyo Paralympics games this week. One of the company’s self-driving transportation collided with and injured a visually impaired pedestrian. The company suspended all self-driving e-Palette transportation pods at the Games village in response. What exactly happened? While Toyota claims the accident happened during manual control, the company has suspended the use of... Read more ›
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Did you know Growth Quarters is taking the stage this fall? Together with an amazing line-up of experts, we will share key insights into entrepreneurship during TNW Conference 2021. Secure your ticket now! It’s pretty likely you’re able to pull up an anecdote about the life of a top entrepreneur without much effort. From Bill Gates’ divorce proceedings to Elon Musk’s opinion on crypto and Richard Branson’s love for kitesurfing,... Read more ›
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On Saturday morning, a 2019 Tesla Model 3, reportedly on Autopilot, crashed into two parked cars in Orlando, Florida. The Orlando division of Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) tweeted the following: Happening now: Orange County. Trooper stopped to help a disabled motorist on I-4. When Tesla driving on “auto” mode struck the patrol car. Trooper was outside of car and extremely lucky to have not been struck. #moveover. WB lanes of... Read more ›
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In 2016, a “troll storm” hit Tanya Gersh, a Jewish wedding planner and real estate agent in Montana. The storm began when Andrew Anglin, the editor of the Neo-Nazi publication The Daily Stormer, published her photo, phone numbers, email addresses, and social media profiles, including one belonging to her young son. Her phone rang incessantly, and she received death threats at her work email along with hundreds of anti-Semitic messages,... Read more ›
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Spatial audio is among the next big features coming from streaming content platforms. Apple Music released it earlier this year, and Netflix rolled it out this month. Now, real-time conversation platform Clubhouse has launched it on its app last night. The company said that the feature will make you feel like you’re physically in a room with people. You can hear the demo of how it works in the video... Read more ›
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Windows 11‘s announcement was marred by its confusing upgrade policy. It would be a free upgrade from Windows 10, but not every PC would be able to run it. And we’re not just talking about crusty old beige PCs, but even some PC’s as recent as Microsoft’s own Surface Studio 2. Worse, Microsoft didn’t make it totally clear which PCs would be able to run the OS; age and specs... Read more ›
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TLDR: Bump up your home assistant game with video, courtesy of an Amazon Echo Show 5, now more than $40 off its regular price. It’s been a few years — and now, your Amazon Alexa is practically part of the family. You ask her to order stuff and play your music. She keeps you updated on news and the weather. And the kids are constantly asking Alexa probing questions about... Read more ›
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Want to play the guitar without actually having to play the guitar? That’s exactly what you can do with the PocketGuitar, a fascinating device that allows you to play by pushing cords on your smartphone. You’ll get the satisfying sounds and rhythms without actually lugging a full-sized guitar with you. The PocketGuitar allows you to learn the basics of rhythm, cord changes and different styles of strumming without actually using... Read more ›
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“The whole appearance of the ocean was like a plain covered with snow. There was scarce a cloud in the heavens, yet the sky … appeared as black as if a storm was raging. The scene was one of awful grandeur, the sea having turned to phosphorus, and the heavens being hung in blackness, and the stars going out, seemed to indicate that all nature was preparing for that... Read more ›
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Did you know Neural is taking the stage this fall? Together with an amazing line-up of experts, we will explore the future of AI during TNW Conference 2021. Secure your ticket now! You find a new restaurant with terrific food, but when you suggest meeting there in a group text to your friends, the choice to meet at the same old place carries the day. Next time, you should... Read more ›
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When it comes to your computer and all of the files you keep on it, security should be at the top of your list of priorities. That makes a safe internet connection in which to work and a secure place to store all of your files in case anything were to happen to your computer. That is exactly what you get with this lifetime backup and security subscription bundle. And... Read more ›
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TLDR: The CuriosityStream and KeepSolid VPN Unlimited Lifetime Subscription Bundle offers mind-expanding entertainment and staunch online security, all for just $179. There are a few hallmarks that are often associated with smart people. First, they’re usually interested in the world around them and understanding smart things. They’re also fairly often pretty smart about protecting themselves when they go out to investigate that big expansive world. The CuriosityStream and KeepSolid VPN... Read more ›
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Did you know Neural is taking the stage this fall? Together with an amazing line-up of experts, we will explore the future of AI during TNW Conference 2021. Secure your ticket now! Every new technology brings with it questions of ethics and unintended consequences. It’s right to ask these questions, but it’s also important to remember that humans are completely at the helm with how these technologies are implemented and... Read more ›
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