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TNW Deals @ The Next Web · 05/12/2021 10:00 EDT

Become a Microsoft Office expert for under $40 with this training

TLDR: With the Typesy Teaches Microsoft Office training collection, users get inside knowledge on using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and all the amazing features in this powerful app package. For 40 years, everyone who’s ever turned on a computer has ended up using Microsoft Office somewhere. From written documents in Word to spreadsheets in Excel to presentations in PowerPoint, it’s been the backbone of global business for most of that time.... Read more â€ș

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Ioanna Lykiardopoulou @ The Next Web · 05/12/2021 09:38 EDT

Tesla ‘driver’ arrested in California for using Autopilot while in the back seat

On Monday the California Highway Patrol (CHP) arrested 25-year-old Param Sharma after he was seen riding in the back of his Tesla Model 3 with no one in the driver’s seat. He was spotted travelling eastbound on I-80 across the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge toward the city of Oakland, and the incident was reported to CHP via numerous 9-1-1 calls. This was Sharma’s first arrest, but terrifyingly not his first... Read more â€ș

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Matthew Beedham @ The Next Web · 05/12/2021 08:53 EDT

Ford’s new in-car advertising patent is what hell looks like

Street sign sensing tech is becoming increasingly common on modern cars, and it’s a useful safety feature that can be used to keep drivers aware of speed limits and other restrictions. But Ford’s latest patent suggests that it wants to use that technology to make money. Shameless capitalists. What’s going on? According to the US patent office, the Blue Oval published trademark documents for a “billboard interfaces for vehicle displays”... Read more â€ș

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Callum Booth @ The Next Web · 05/12/2021 08:34 EDT

Oil me up, daddy — Xbox Quick Resume is now better than ever

Of all the new features that arrived in the next generation consoles (or are they current gen now?), Quick Resume is my favorite. And — WOULD YOU BELIEVE? — a recent update has made it better than ever. So, Quick Resume. This is a feature on the Xbox Series X and Series S (suck it, PS5 losers) that lets you switch between certain games instantly. Effectively, you can move from... Read more â€ș

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Ivan Mehta @ The Next Web · 05/12/2021 07:06 EDT

This WhatsApp auto-responder will tell your contacts you’ve changed messaging services

In January, WhatsApp introduced its new privacy policy through a pop-up to its users. The changed policy, which aims to create leeway for better business communication and data exchange between Facebook apps, drew a lot of criticism. After delaying the rollout a few times, the policy will finally come into effect on May 15. If you choose not to accept it, WhatsApp will slowly take away core functionalities such as... Read more â€ș

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The Conversation @ The Next Web · 05/12/2021 05:19 EDT

Huawei eavesdropped on 6.5 million Dutch mobile users — here’s how

Chinese technology provider Huawei was recently accused of being able to monitor all calls made using Dutch mobile operator KPN. The revelations are from a secret 2010 report made by consultancy firm Capgemini, which KPN commissioned to evaluate the risks of working with Huawei infrastructure. While the full report on the issue has not been made public, journalists reporting on the story have outlined specific concerns that Huawei personnel in... Read more â€ș

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Ioanna Lykiardopoulou @ The Next Web · 05/12/2021 05:06 EDT

Former F1 designer plans to make world’s lightest EV

The Gordon Murray Group (GMG), founded by the former Formula One designer, announced yesterday a detailed £300 million ($424 million), five-year expansion plan.  Most notably, part of this investment will fund the creation of a new business unit, Gordon Murray Electronic (GME), that will develop advanced electrified powertrains for global carmakers and tech companies. “The automotive future will be increasingly electrified and it’s essential that we design the world’s lightest,... Read more â€ș

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Thierry Schellenbach @ The Next Web · 05/12/2021 03:00 EDT

My startup tripled in size in 2020: Here’s what I learned

Many founders openly talk about the challenges and triumphs that come with expanding product offerings and adding customers. But adding colleagues — especially in a remote environment — comes with its own set of growing pains and valuable lessons.  I experienced that first-hand last year when my team tripled in size. It wasn’t easy, but I learned great lessons that made me a better entrepreneur. So let me share what... Read more â€ș

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Ivan Mehta @ The Next Web · 05/12/2021 01:44 EDT

Instagram can now display your pronouns directly on your profile

Instagram is adding a new field in your profile to display your pronouns if you wish. Until now, you could only ever key them somewhere into your bio, or include them in your display name. The company said that this feature is rolling out for users in a few countries without specifying which ones. If it’s available in your region, you’ll be able to add pronounce by heading to Edit... Read more â€ș

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The Conversation @ The Next Web · 05/12/2021 01:40 EDT

What the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack can teach us about national cybersecurity defense

Takeaways: There are no easy solutions to shoring up U.S. national cyber defenses. Software supply chains and private sector infrastructure companies are vulnerable to hackers. Many U.S. companies outsource software development because of a talent shortage, and some of that outsourcing goes to companies in Eastern Europe that are vulnerable to Russian operatives. U.S. national cyber defense is split between the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security,... Read more â€ș

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Napier Lopez @ The Next Web · 05/11/2021 19:20 EDT

Intel’s 11th-gen Tiger Lake-H chips promise 19% faster laptop performance

Another year, another set of chips by Intel. The company today announced its 11th-gen H-series chips — codenamed Tiger Lake-H — which the company claims offer up to a 19% speed boost over the prior comet lake technology. The H-series chips are normally found in larger gaming and desktop-replacement laptops, so it’s a welcome improvement. The jump in performance isn’t exactly a huge surprise; Intel is moving from a 14nm... Read more â€ș

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Napier Lopez @ The Next Web · 05/11/2021 17:28 EDT

How to understand speaker measurements — and why they matter

How do you know if a speaker is any good? The answer should be obvious. If you like the way it sounds, then it is good. I’m not here to tell you to stop enjoying what you like. But I am here to help you make more educated purchases. Speakers don’t exist in isolation; most of us want to know we’re getting the best sound for our budget and setup.... Read more â€ș

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Tristan Greene @ The Next Web · 05/11/2021 15:16 EDT

IBM Think 2021 kicks off with AI innovations and some interesting quantum news

IBM today kicked off its annual THINK conference with a hefty dose of AI news and some tantalizing tidbits about the company’s current quantum computing endeavors. We’ve got the skinny, but there’s a lot to get through so strap in and get comfy. AI, AI, AI, and more AI AutoSQL and Cloud Pak for Data: IBM’s touting a breakthrough in cloud-based database management. Basically, where businesses serve up answers to... Read more â€ș

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Cities Today @ The Next Web · 05/11/2021 15:09 EDT

A closer look at how Buenos Aires plans to cut emissions in half by 2030

This article was originally published by Sarah Wray on Cities Today, the leading news platform on urban mobility and innovation, reaching an international audience of city leaders. For the latest updates follow Cities Today on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube, or sign up for Cities Today News. The City of Buenos Aires has published its Climate Action Plan 2050, which sets out targeted measures to cut greenhouse gas emissions... Read more â€ș

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Thomas Macaulay @ The Next Web · 05/11/2021 14:57 EDT

Facebook banned from processing WhatsApp user data in Germany

A German data regulator has banned Facebook from processing personal data from WhatsApp users in the country, saying that the app’s controversial new privacy policy update is illegal. The Hamburg Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (HmbBfDI) issued a three-month emergency ban on Tuesday, which is permitted under the General Data Protection Regulation. The watchdog will now seek a binding decision covering the whole EU from the European... Read more â€ș

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Tristan Greene @ The Next Web · 05/11/2021 14:01 EDT

Slitherine announces a plethora of new wargames at ‘Home of Wargamers 2021’

It’s a great day to be a fan of simulated carnage! Slitherine today held its “Home of Wargamers Live” event on Twitch. There are more announcements than you could shake a WWI-era saber at, so let’s skip morning muster and get right into the action. Slitherine revealed four new games today, but before doing so it gave us some juicy updates. Previously-announced titles First up, we saw live gameplay footage... Read more â€ș

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Thomas Macaulay @ The Next Web · 05/11/2021 11:12 EDT

England will launch its digital vaccine passport next week

People in England will be able to use the National Health Service app as a vaccine passport from Monday, Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirmed today. The digital certificates will be available from May 17, the same day that the country lifts its ban on non-essential travel. Holidaymakers who don’t have a smartphone will be able to request a paper version by calling the NHS helpline on 119. “The certification, being... Read more â€ș

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TNW Deals @ The Next Web · 05/11/2021 10:00 EDT

This smart WiFi router can deliver top speeds to up to 35 devices in your home for $99

TLDR: Built for homes with serious WiFi needs, the Tenda AC23 Smart WiFi Router is optimized for speed and packed with features for even households with lots of devices. When households start suffering from spotty, unreliable, incredibly frustrating WiFi connections, it’s easy to think that upgrading to a better service tier might help. But often, these residents stumble on to a new unhappy truth. Sometimes, the real culprit is really... Read more â€ș

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Ioanna Lykiardopoulou @ The Next Web · 05/11/2021 09:50 EDT

Utrecht will host world’s first vehicle-to-grid charging — it just needs the cars

Utrecht, a small city in the Netherlands, wants to be the first region in the world with a bidirectional ecosystem. How? By using vehicle-to-grid charging stations. V2G technology is an efficient and cheap way to store and use renewable energy. The idea is simple: the transfer of electricity from cars to the grid. That way, the high-capacity storage of EV batteries doesn’t go to waste, while they’re not in use,... Read more â€ș

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Callum Booth @ The Next Web · 05/11/2021 09:48 EDT

Sennheiser’s sold its consumer audio business and I hate it

You know when a company sells off a beloved business and stuff goes really well afterwards? Yeah, me neither. So please join me in pouring one out for Sennheiser. The unthinkable has happened: audio brand Sennheiser has sold off its consumer products. That means beloved bits of kit like the Momentum True Wireless 2, the HD 820, and the Momentum 3 will no longer be made in-house by the acclaimed... Read more â€ș

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