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Last night, Apple took a massive tiny step toward allowing developers to include links to their sites in the apps — but this is just for ‘reader’ apps. This isn’t a surprise, though. The firm announced this change last year to close the Japan Fair Trade Commission’s (JFTC) investigation that looked into the antimonopoly practices of Apple. The Cupertino-based company considers any app that provides digital content a reader app. Think of magazines, newspapers, books, audio, music, or video. So Netflixs and Spotifys of the world will finally be able to link to their website for account creation and management.… This story continues at The Next Web Or just read more coverage about: Apple from The Next Web https://ift.tt/L9Rl5iJ

For weeks, a lone mobile base station allowed thousands in the besieged Ukrainian city to stay connected—until Russian troops arrived. from Security Latest https://ift.tt/kJspCY7

The app’s buzz may have quieted down, but its spirit still animates the social internet. from Ideas Latest https://ift.tt/ElXFh4U

British sports car maker Lotus has finally unveiled its long-awaited second electric vehicle, the Eletre. It’s the company’s first SUV, and while such vehicles don’t usually get called beautiful, this time I’ll call it: the Eletre is a slick-looking machine, which seems like a hell of a package. Feast your eyes:   As you can see above, the EV isn’t beautiful in a conventional way. Its design language is rather aggressive with a cab-forward stance, long wheelbase, and short overhangs. Its front also looks like an angry reptile of sorts. Still, there’s a distinctive elegance somewhere in there. Image: Lotus… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/Wi9sdFC

In an effort to reduce its reliance on Russian oil, the Berlin government is slashing the cost of public transport for residents.  In summer 2022, people living in Berlin can get a monthly public transport ticket for only €9 euros per month — a tenth of its usual price. The ticket will be offered for three months and will be called “9 for 90”. Heavily subsidized tickets are planned to get Berliners using public transport. The move is in response to rising energy and fuel prices caused by the Ukraine war. The German government wants to halve its Russian oil… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/kxXoIH2

A popular narrative says devices make us depressed. Research with remote Amazonians adds more depth to the story. from Ideas Latest https://ift.tt/TcgHa8O

What happens when an old satellite is no longer in use but can still broadcast? Hacker shenanigans, that's what. from Security Latest https://ift.tt/YyIbuHo

Do you love solving puzzles, enjoy learning new things and hate doing the same thing day-in day-out? If you answered yes to the questions above, you really should consider a career in cybersecurity. However, cybersecurity is a very broad term. We often hear it thrown about in conversation or subtly mentioned in online blog posts, but what exactly does it mean? In a nutshell, it means defending computers, servers, data, systems, and networks from various types of cyber attacks. It’s an exciting and growing industry. Each year, organizations around the globe spend billions to protect their systems from cybercriminals. In… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/xFlD970

In one of the biggest breaches in DeFi history, hackers stole more than $600 million of tokens — Ethereum and USDC — from the Ronin blockchain associated with the popular game, Axie Infinity. Both entities are part of the burgeoning Web3 ecosystem, which is defined by elements of decentralization and digital currency. And the fact that they could be broken into highlights the need for focus on security in the glitzy world of Web3. We’ll take a look at details of the hack, and how the company’s mitigating it. But first, a brief introduction about the game and the Ronin… This story continues at The Next Web Or just read more coverage about: Security from The Next Web https://ift.tt/1vfIB0q

President Joe Biden on March 21, 2022, warned that Russian cyberattacks on U.S. targets are likely, though the government has not identified a specific threat. Biden urged the private sector: “Harden your cyber defenses immediately.” It is a costly fact of modern life that organizations from pipelines and shipping companies to hospitals and any number of private companies are vulnerable to cyberattacks, and the threat of cyberattacks from Russia and other nations makes a bad situation worse. Individuals, too, are at risk from the current threat. Local governments, like schools and hospitals, are particularly enticing “soft targets” – organizations that… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/9NFo6Of

Otter is one of the most useful tools for journalists. It helps me transcribe my interviews easily without having to manually listen to them and take notes. Generally, I used Otter to record my interviews, and then go back to the app to listen to them while writing my stories. The company wants to change that. It’s trying to make Otter a meeting hub for individuals and teams. To achieve this, it’s bringing new features like a revamped home feed, calendar integration, collaborative meeting notes, and AI-powered meeting summaries. The biggest change to the home screen is that now you… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/P7jCGep

I did. I finally did it. I bit the bullet and downloaded TikTok. And, within minutes, I was hooked. There was an issue I bumped into quite quickly though — it’s tough as hell to find something you watched earlier. There have been plenty of times where I scrolled past a video that somehow lodged in my brain, but, when I tried to find it again, I was lost. It was gone. Thankfully, it appears the solution to this problem may be close at hand: NEW! TikTok Watch History https://t.co/vxXy9L0VJb — Matt Navarra (@MattNavarra) March 26, 2022 Shared by social… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/KNgxPhu

I am DYING to tell you about how I repurposed my old tablet into a handy ebook reader. And if you’ve got an old or broken device lying around, you could try this too, if you can find an inexpensive repair shop in your area. Let me tell you, it’s worth the trouble. I bought my Apple iPad mini 2 way back in 2014 for around ₹22,000($289), to listen to songs, watch videos, try and uncheck long articles off my reading list, and play a game occasionally. I was working in the software industry back then, and entertainment was my… This story continues at The Next Web Or just read more coverage about: iPad from The Next Web https://ift.tt/NBKuqY0

Documents shed some light on how Okta and its subprocessor Sitel reacted to a breach, but they don’t explain the apparent lack of urgency. from Security Latest https://ift.tt/2lTWqOI

If you want the privacy of paper money, you need something that leaves no paper trail. from Security Latest https://ift.tt/hbwm7Da

The great resignation is a buzzphrase that first appeared in May 2021, and has struck fear into the hearts of employers ever since. Coined in the US, the term refers to the unprecedented rise in the number of workers resigning from their jobs following the pandemic. There has since been a huge amount of research trying to work out why this has happened. Are workers quitting work entirely, as the pandemic makes us reevaluate our priorities? Or are they quitting to pursue their dreams in a different career? We’ve been looking at to what extent this great resignation narrative holds… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/e05wCcb

How different would we think about artificial intelligence if AI pioneers Allen Newell and Herbert Simon had won support for the seemingly less hype-prone term of “complex information processing,” rather than “artificial intelligence,” which was ultimately adopted by the field? On the surface, this thought experiment is interesting because it asks if artificial intelligence is intrinsically hyped. That is, is the word alone enough to get us in trouble? This was the focus of a recent Wall Street Journal article where columnist Christopher Mims asks experts in artificial intelligence whether the name alone produces confusion and hype? Mims quotes Melanie… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/uqAGecx

Last year, sales of electric-chargeable vehicles (EVs and plug-in hybrids) in the EU saw an impressive tenfold increase, reaching 1.7 million units — or 18% of the total car market. However, the number of public chargers grew by only 2.5 times over the same period. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), the EU’s current pace in charging infrastructure won’t allow the Union to reach its 2030 green targets, which aim for a 55% CO2 reduction from passenger cars. Citing the latest research by consulting company McKinsey, the ACEA proposes the installation of 6.8 million public charging points across… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/Terf5y6

The empire collapsed 30 years ago, but its .su domain lives on—and is now attracting people who oppose an independent Ukraine. from Ideas Latest https://ift.tt/U9cCHla

A SpaceX Dragon rocket is due to take off this week with some unusual cargo on board: an EEG headset. The device will fly to the International Space Station (ISS) for a first-of-its-kind experiment. The mission? Analyzing the neurological activity of astronauts to understand how microgravity affects the brain.  The headset was designed by brain.space, an Israeli company that’s come out of stealth mode for the project. Image: brain.space There is still little known about the effects of space travel on the brain. While astronauts are typically measured for various physiological changes, from heart rate to muscle mass, there is… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/aspJEhU

Despite their undeniable popularity, Tesla vehicles have been experiencing a wave of troubles: a string of crashes, Autopilot and Full-Self Driving Beta malfunctions, and even battery explosions. As a result, the automaker has consistently drawn the attention of the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). But has it made it easy for the agency to investigate the company’s reported safety issues? No, it hasn’t. In an intriguing piece, The Washington Post’s Faiz Siddiqui details how US auto regulators have had to employ unconventional strategies to circumvent a big part of the problem: Musk’s ego and stubbornness. In general, if… This story continues at The Next Web Or just read more coverage about: Tesla from The Next Web https://ift.tt/g017OAz

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine started last month, and as a response, various tech companies started to discontinue or limit their services in the country. Some of those were voluntary, and some of those were driven by international sanctions. Here’s a running list of all the companies and digital services paused or discontinued in Russia: Apple Pay: Last month, after Russian banks were hit with sanctions, Apple decided to shut down its payment services to follow those regulations. Apple Store: Earlier this month, the iPhone maker said that it’s suspending all sales of physical products in Russia following the invasion. It… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/M69hA8e

This week saw champion sailing and blockchain tech join forces to bring fans closer to the sport. At this season’s race in San Francisco, SailGP announced a partnership with NEAR Foundation, makers of blockchain platform Astro. I’m attending the competition, so I took a look at what this means for the sport — and it’s big. What is SailGP? The fleet cross the start line on Race Day 1 of the San Francisco SailGP. Credit: Ricardo Pinto for SailGP. SailGP is a global sailing league co-founded in 2019 by tech mogul Larry Ellison, co-founder, CTO, and former CEO of Oracle.… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/SzEajHP

You’re driving slowly along a street, looking for a place to park. You come across a long stretch of parallel parking. But to your frustration, the spaces left by other people’s parking efforts are not quite long enough for you to fit. The search continues. Drawn from our own frustrating experiences with parking, we decided to answer the question once and for all – what’s the best way to parallel park your car? Our research has found a simple answer. You should always park at one end of a parking space, leaving as big a space as possible at the… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/DqjnoTl

For weeks, Russia’s military assault on Ukraine has been complemented by full-fledged information warfare. The Kremlin has propagandised Russian state media, and is trying to control the narrative online too. We’ve seen a bombardment of “imposter content” circulating – including fake news reports and deepfake videos – while Ukranians and the rest of the world have scrambled to find ways to tell the real story of the invasion. A deepfake of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calling on his soldiers to lay down their weapons was reportedly uploaded to a hacked Ukrainian news website today, per @Shayan86 pic.twitter.com/tXLrYECGY4 — Mikael Thalen… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/Ktv7GJ1

No, you’re not always “the product” on social media; sometimes you’re the raw material. Or the employee. Welcome to “sousveillance capitalism.” from Ideas Latest https://ift.tt/SOR2car

In early 2022, nearly two years after Covid was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, experts are mulling a big question: when is a pandemic “over”? So, what’s the answer? What criteria should be used to determine the “end” of Covid’s pandemic phase? These are deceptively simple questions and there are no easy answers. I am a computer scientist who investigates the development of ontologies. In computing, ontologies are a means to formally structure knowledge of a subject domain, with its entities, relations, and constraints, so that a computer can process it in various applications and help humans… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/qgPy4rY

Plus: New details emerge about Russian hacks and hackers as the US warns of potential new attacks. from Security Latest https://ift.tt/Mik0Lo1

Nvidia events are renowned for mixing technical bravado with splashes of showmanship — and this year’s GTC conference was no exception. The company ended a week that introduced a new enterprise GPU and an Arm-based “superchip” with a trademark flashy demo. Some 75 years after the world’s first instant photo captured the 3D world in a 2D picture, Nvidia showcased the inverse: turning 2D images into a 3D scene within milliseconds. Dubbed Instant NeRF, the technique involves training a neural rendering model on a few dozen still photos, alongside data on the camera angle for each shot. The system then fills in the… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/nuo9e3b

Starting on Jan. 25, 2023, many of the 2,500 institutions and 300,000 researchers that the U.S. National Institutes of Health supports will need to provide a formal, detailed plan for publicly sharing the data generated by their research. For many in the scientific community, this new NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy sounds like a no-brainer. The incredibly quick development of rapid tests and vaccines for COVID-19 demonstrate the success that can follow the open sharing of data within the research community. The importance and impact of that data even drove a White House Executive Order mandating that “the heads… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/q12wB8I

Charging your EV on the go comes with a big disadvantage: you’re gonna have to wait a while. But waiting wouldn’t be such a hassle if you could do so in comfort and — why not? — have a coffee and do some shopping. On Wednesday, Electrify America announced a new design vision for some of its public charging stations, aiming to make charging as comfortable and seamless as possible. Electrify America’s “charging station of the future.” Image: Electrify America The redesigned stations will feature customer lounges, electric vehicle showcase areas, and dedicated events spaces. They will also come with… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/SfjZ7bP

To protect frontline creators and preserve evidence, the platform needs to learn from the wartime failings of other social media companies. from Ideas Latest https://ift.tt/JmekNDO

It’s no secret Apple continually ships boatloads of iPhones every year; it sold 239 million units in 2021, according to analysts. But the company feels it can sell even more — and it apparently has a new idea to do that. According to a report by Bloomberg, the Cupertino-based company is working on a new subscription plan to sell you iPhones and other hardware products. While finer details are yet to be finalized, the gist is Apple wants you to lease an iPhone or an iPad the same way you buy a subscription for its digital services through iCloud. As… This story continues at The Next Web Or just read more coverage about: Apple from The Next Web https://ift.tt/PeYHgIQ

When it comes to EV adoption, a major issue people complain about is slow charging times — especially compared to pumping stinky gas. To solve the charging time conundrum, a team of scientists from the Center for Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems at IBS has turned to the realm of quantum physics. The team drew inspiration from a 2012 study, which proposed a “quantum battery concept,” meaning a quantum mechanical system that acts as an energy storage device. According to the 2021 study and numerous others that followed (for instance, here, here, and here), thanks to quantum resources, quantum batteries… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/hSPFt67

The most exciting name in quantum computing today is Google. Last year’s time crystals breakthrough was the culmination of decades of academic effort from the Search giant, and it proved Big G is a clear front-runner in the world of cutting-edge quantum physics research. Despite having virtually no B2B presence in the quantum computing marketplace, the Mountain View company managed to leverage itself as one of the most important players in the field. Google’s position comes as a bit of a surprise when you consider the competition. D-Wave’s been making quantum computers for about as long as Google has been… This story continues at The Next Web Or just read more coverage about: Google from The Next Web https://ift.tt/li6PWBy

Geothermal energy has long been the forgotten member of the clean energy family, overshadowed by relatively cheap solar and wind power, despite its proven potential. But that may soon change – for an unexpected reason. Geothermal technologies are on the verge of unlocking vast quantities of lithium from naturally occurring hot brines beneath places like California’s Salton Sea, a two-hour drive from San Diego. Lithium is essential for lithium-ion batteries, which power electric vehicles and energy storage. Demand for these batteries is quickly rising, but the U.S. is currently heavily reliant on lithium imports from other countries – most of… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/oYMk1zW

Toyota and Aurora Innovation, a US developer of self-driving systems, just started testing autonomous robotaxis in Texas. What you need to know: The test fleet consists of custom-made Toyota Sienna vehicles, retrofitted with Aurora’s self-driving system, the Aurora Driver. The hybrid electric vehicles are built on Toyota’s specially designed “Sienna Autono-MaaS” (S-AM) platform, can go up to 96km/h, and rely on Aurora’s proprietary FirstLight LiDAR for safe driving at highway speeds. Aurora’s testing the fleet on highways and suburban streets in the Dallas-Fort-Worth area, with the operation including trips en route to an airport. The rides are taking place with… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/B7SZR6j

When you think of the term hacker, what comes to mind? Criminals plotting to destroy multinational corporations, derail governments, or simply spam your inbox? The phrase doesn’t usually have positive connotations. We think of people hunkered down in basements, anonymously threatening to change our world for the worse. But the reality is in 2022, hackers aren’t always the bad guys. A new breed of hacker, ‘white hat hackers,’ are the people protecting our data, safe-guarding our favorite charities and NGOs and making the web a safer place. But how do they do it? Well, here’s everything you need to know.… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/kaR17nQ

In the last few months, regulators across the world have pulled up their sleeves to force Apple and Google to allow third-party payment methods in app stores. While these regulations might take a while to implement, the Big G has preempted it by announcing a new pilot with Spotify that will allow third-party payments for the music streaming service. Here’s how that will work for users like you and me, and what it means for app developers and service providers. How will it work? The concept is pretty simple. When you want to subscribe or renew your subscription to Spotify… This story continues at The Next Web Or just read more coverage about: Google from The Next Web https://ift.tt/IYwP4TW

Physicians are refusing patients treatment today because of how they might feel tomorrow, jeopardizing essential services for trans youth and women. from Ideas Latest https://ift.tt/nOFzhuo

There’s been a lot of excitement this week in East Germany as Elon Musk’s Gigafactory launched to a rapturous reception. Elon flew in to cut the ribbon as the first 30 vehicles produced at the facility were handed over to customers.  The event was hosted by Andre Traurig, vehicle manufacturing lead at Tesla, and included a speech by Elon Musk, with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Economy Minister Robert Habeck, and Brandenburg Prime Minister, Dietmar Woidke in attendance. Big props to Tobia King who filmed and translated the opening speeches. You can watch the whole thing in the video below: This is… This story continues at The Next Web Or just read more coverage about: Tesla from The Next Web https://ift.tt/ZqVrbeE

While drink driving fatalities and injuries have declined in recent decades, it still remains a major problem on Australian roads. Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limits have helped since they were put in place over 25 years ago, but new technology may now be able to stop drink driving altogether. In the US, the massive infrastructure bill passed by Congress last year mandated car manufacturers equip vehicles with advanced drink-driving prevention technology. These systems can either monitor a driver’s performance to detect if they are impaired, or test a driver’s BAC to determine if it’s above the legal limit. The US… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/asOlzcb

We need to talk about Bruno. The theme song from Disney’s hit movie Encanto (We don’t talk about Bruno) has become the first song from an animated movie to top the US charts for multiple weeks. How did this come about? The answer is, once again, TikTok. The short-video platform is again behind the creation of a hit song. TikTok is changing the music industry, how hits are made and how the platform opens a new way to discover new artists,and new music. At the heart of the phenomenon are viral challenges or trends, in which creators use short clips… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/KX1BRV4

Ford has a weird habit of extravagant marketing strategies. I’ll never forget the petrol-scented perfume the company launched to accompany the electric Mustang Mach-E GT. I mean, who doesn’t want to smell like gasoline? But now there’s a new marketing campaign to wrap our heads around: online conference calling for… EVs. As if the Zoom fatigue of the past two years and the transformation of our homes into working spaces weren’t enough, Ford has a vision of your car becoming the “best mobile office.” To make this happen, the automaker has teamed up with Cisco, which will integrate its Webex… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/HXKpGcS

For months now, a large and very active community of digital sleuths has been closely tracking the escalating crisis in Ukraine. These people have been using open-source intelligence to investigate and document the build-up to – and now the execution of – Vladimir Putin’s war of choice. But what exactly is open-source intelligence? And how is it helping efforts to understand what’s happening on the ground in Ukraine? Broadly speaking, open-source intelligence describes the knowledge or insight emerging from focused collection, monitoring, and analysis of publicly accessible information, now mostly online, using specialized methods and tools. At first sight, open-source… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/Dno5diW

The urge to snoop is as old as time—and by the 1950s, the electronic listening invasion had begun. from Ideas Latest https://ift.tt/mOqaeLS

As Russia's failures mount in its war against Ukraine, can Biden prevent an isolated Putin from doing the unthinkable? from Security Latest https://ift.tt/rmtjLSV

The biggest hack since Russia’s war began knocked thousands of people offline. The spillover extends deep into Europe. from Security Latest https://ift.tt/S9ANpM5

Lapsus$ leaking Microsoft source code would be bad enough. Breaching Okta could be much, much worse. from Security Latest https://ift.tt/yFgr83K

I miss Apple’s AirPort range. Back when I was taking my first forays into home networking, these wireless routers and extenders were a vital part of my setup. Yet, as per usual, good things couldn’t last. Back in 2018, Apple bowed out of the networking game entirely and discontinued its AirPort and Time Capsule line-up. Besides me, one who hasn’t let this slide is Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. In a piece published earlier this week, the renowned Apple analyst and leaker called for the company to reintroduce Wi-Fi routers as part of its product portfolio. And, honestly? The argument for this… This story continues at The Next Web Or just read more coverage about: Apple from The Next Web https://ift.tt/Vnq2pEm

As electric microcars are gradually becoming a thing, there are a number of companies that want to introduce us to tiny EVs with an intriguing design twist: shapeshifting. Two of these interesting shapeshifters, scheduled for launch later this year, are the Triggo EV and the City Transformer. You can’t really expect Batmobile-like transformations, but both vehicles have variable chassis that enable them to change their size when space is at a premium. To fit into a tight parking spot or pass swiftly through traffic jams — that’s your call. The Triggo EV can extend or contract its front wheels horizontally,… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/40TZDXV

In the pre-internet age, an embarrassing moment might have generated some jokes among friends. But today, a single slip can turn into a global event. from Ideas Latest https://ift.tt/sVenKCw

The software development world has changed over the last couple of years, and overall, developers have benefited. Software development has increased, demand for developers has gone up, and developers at large have sought out better jobs. What happens next? Will developers continue to move jobs at higher levels or will it settle down? Will companies change and put more effort and money into keeping developers, instead of focusing most of their efforts into hiring replacements? The stages of the great developer resignation Here’s how the great developer resignation will come about, in stages: Remote working — meeting overload, burnout. Increase in… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/HxcJjur

Career progression is important. After all, it’s what motivates us, keeps us engaged, and ultimately helps us to move up the career ladder. For many developers, becoming a product owner is seen as the ultimate goal. But, it’s not for everyone. When working in agile teams, you can’t be a product owner and a developer i.e. a member of the team. This is because it goes against one of the key principles of scrum, commitment. So, at some stage in your career, you’ll probably have to make a choice. Would you like to make the switch to product owner or… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/SxCfpLU

The UK government is reportedly considering a £16 billion proposal to build a solar power station in space. Yes, you read that right. Space-based solar power is one of the technologies to feature in the government’s Net Zero Innovation Portfolio. It has been identified as a potential solution, alongside others, to enable the UK to achieve net-zero by 2050. But how would a solar power station in space work? What are the advantages and drawbacks to this technology? Space-based solar power involves collecting solar energy in space and transferring it to Earth. While the idea itself is not new, recent… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/xisNZXt

The idea of a multifunctional power suit may be common in superheroes like Iron Man, but what if an actual version of it existed? A team of researchers from the University of Central Florida (UCF) and NASA has designed a special power suit that’s giving “superpowers” not to us — but to our EVs. Made of layered carbon composite material and nanoscale graphene sheets, the suit works as a supercapacitor-battery hybrid device, able to store and provide energy. It’s envisioned to be used as a car’s body shell, which you can see in the image below: The cover of the… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/WmbqEyf

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. Since the pandemic started two years ago, video conferencing calls have been part of our daily work life — and they’re not going away. The best part about working from home is that I can snack, or belt out my favorite tune while attending a meeting. But I don’t need other people on the call to hear all that — and neither do you. There are several ways to quickly mute yourself while using any… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/BYWOdc1

But in a Ukraine at war, it was also a source of gamer guilt. from Ideas Latest https://ift.tt/iyV9DUN

We tech reporters like to complain about tech a lot. Whether it’s the invasion of our privacy, worrisome use of AI, or the death of the headphone jack, we can be a fussy bunch. But as I emptied out boxes of old tech gear to start the new year fresh, I couldn’t help but be grateful for one of the best decisions the tech industry has made in the past few years: adopting USB-C. Back in 2015, when Apple first introduced USB-C to the mainstream with the redesigned MacBook, I called it the one port to rule them all. These… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/atj3YNi

On Sept. 1 and 2, 1859, telegraph systems around the world failed catastrophically. The operators of the telegraphs reported receiving electrical shocks, telegraph paper catching fire, and being able to operate equipment with batteries disconnected. During the evenings, the aurora borealis, more commonly known as the northern lights, could be seen as far south as Colombia. Typically, these lights are only visible at higher latitudes, in northern Canada, Scandinavia and Siberia. What the world experienced that day, now known as the Carrington Event, was a massive geomagnetic storm. These storms occur when a large bubble of superheated gas called plasma… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/ujcAty3

Encouraging women in AI has never been more urgent. A study by the World Economic Forum noted a gender disparity of 78 percent male versus 22 percent female in AI and data science. This disparity isn’t just a challenge within the workforce. It reflects a highly nuanced issue that goes beyond any single workplace and if not addressed will have highly negative implications for society. We have seen a lot of work to encourage girls and women to become interested in STEMand address gaps in digital skills at an earlier age than in the past. Yet now, there appears to… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/H2MijcW

A brief history and the ramifications of cluster bombs, history’s most indiscriminate weapon. from Security Latest https://ift.tt/qj6GD5t

Lock down your account to tweet in peace or take the guardrails off to court controversy. from Security Latest https://ift.tt/KZLeDWb

This article was originally published on .cult by Mikaella C. .cult is a Berlin-based community platform for developers. We write about all things career-related, make original documentaries and share heaps of other untold developer stories from around the world. Have you ever wanted more control over the direction of your company? When is it time to rethink your role? One study from Honeypot found that many developers become less satisfied with their working environment and company culture as they age, describing an increased risk of ageism from 29 onwards. As we grow more accustomed to working life and professional responsibilities,… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/HEbY4Ax

This article is part of our coverage of the latest in AI research. Artificial intelligence research has made great achievements in solving specific applications, but we’re still far from the kind of general-purpose AI systems that scientists have been dreaming of for decades. Among the solutions being explored to overcome the barriers of AI is the idea of neuro-symbolic systems that bring together the best of different branches of computer science. In a talk at the IBM Neuro-Symbolic AI Workshop, Joshua Tenenbaum, professor of computational cognitive science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, explained how neuro-symbolic systems can help to… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/CUVAa9Q

Plus: Anonymous dedicates a hack to Hillary Clinton, Google researchers expose Exotic Lily, and more. from Security Latest https://ift.tt/LVgGQZe

The author of a popular application pushed out an update containing malicious code in an effort to sabotage computers in the country. from Security Latest https://ift.tt/gEDRLdc

This article was originally published on .cult by Piumi Gunawardhana. .cult is a Berlin-based community platform for developers. We write about all things career-related, make original documentaries and share heaps of other untold developer stories from around the world. In the beginning, there was JavaScript. The popular scripting language we all know and love. Ever since its creation, it’s been the dominating language for web development. Then two decades later, Microsoft introduced TypeScript, a superset of JavaScript, designed for the development of large web applications. If you know anything about Typescript and JavaScript, you’ll know they’re not competing forces. They… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/2iGZV0p

It may feel like a long time ago, but it’s only nine months since the UK was in the grips of the “pingdemic”. Back in the summer of 2021, lifting COVID restrictions saw the country’s contact-tracing apps – the NHS COVID-19 app in England and Wales, the StopCOVID NI app in Northern Ireland, and the Protect Scotland app – notify hundreds of thousands of people of their need to isolate, causing widespread disruption. Fast-forward to the spring of 2022, and these apps today get little attention. In England in particular, now that living with COVID is the aim and isolation… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/liHtxsu

When you think of bus travel, there’s only so much you can polish a pebble. Sitting on a bus means being close to people with questionable hygiene who do things like eat sausages and watch porn without headphones (or is that just Berlin?).  But startups are working hard to make buses a thing again. Let’s see how they compare: Flixbus Flixbus has cornered the long-haul travel market. Credit: Flixbus FlixMobility, which owns Flixbus, started shaking up the bus world in 2013, creating an experience that combines technological advances, e-commerce capabilities, and sustainable transportation.  In 2018, the company became the first… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/ZpLg1nt

Every now and then a story pops up that makes us doubt if we’re not living in Terry Gilliam’s Brazil. And today, friends, is every now and then.  Since about two weeks ago, all AEG KMK968000T microwave ovens in the Benelux have stopped working. Caused by a wrong software update, the kitchen appliances have achieved a state that is usually reserved for tech writers: an identity crisis. All of them think they’re steam ovens – ovens with a steaming function. The KMK968000T. Black on the outside, panicking on the inside. The microwaves accidentally received a software update that brainwashed them.… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/ivG2JOt