Digital nomads reveal the best — and worst — things about the lifestyle

And where are the best places to work remotely from? Heres a summary of the key takeaways. Firstly, who are digital nomads? Just over half of the digital nomads are aged 30-39 and nearly 23% are between 18 and 29. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Unsurprisingly, digital nomads favour warm, relatively affordable countries to set up shop. Over a quarter (27%) of respondents voted Portugal as their favourite destination....

July 25, 2023 · 1 min · 204 words · Alicia King

Doggie Bag: My Dog Gets Really Reactive and Scared of Visitors. What Should I Do?

Every now and then I get a hankering to talk about dogs. If you dont know, I was a dog handler in the Marine Corps for about 10 years. I spend time training bomb, drug, attack, tracking, and long-distance off-leash detection dogs. My final job before retiring from the Marine Corps was as the Chief Marine Military Working Dog Instructor. That being said, let’s answer some questions. First up, Eric’s question....

July 25, 2023 · 3 min · 549 words · Brian Tyler

Europe-built robotic arm to launch into space aboard Airbus’ OneSat satellites

The approval of the system means that OneSat is now fully propelled by European technology. The plasma thruster was developed and built by French engine manufacturer Safran. 40% off TNW Conference! Several companies have already placed orders for OneSat satellites. These include Inmarsat, Optus, Intelsat, and SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation. According to Airbus, the SKY Perfect order marks the first time a Japanese operator has purchased European satellites. Story bySion Geschwindt Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy....

July 25, 2023 · 1 min · 87 words · Charles Scott

European aerospace giant to study plans to ‘harvest’ solar energy in orbit

Thales Alenia Space will fine-tune plans to harvest solar energy in orbit, the European firm announced on Monday. Named Solaris, theprojectaims toprovide Earth with energy from space-borne solar power plants. The idea emerged amid an EU push to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Solar energy fromspacecould provide a clean alternative. It would also be available 24/7, ensuring electrical supply continuity without needing significant storage systems. It’s free, every week, in your inbox....

July 25, 2023 · 1 min · 198 words · Erica Barron

Why upskilling opportunities should be at the top of every job seekers list

That isnt as daunting as it sounds. The penny has dropped: keeping the best talent in the age of AI means helping them to self-improve. Employee training to increase retention is preferable in the long term to worker turnover and costly recruitment drives. 40% off TNW Conference! The company claims that thus far, AI hasnt reduced its employee headcount. Pave your new career path The path to upskilling is varied, and theres plenty of choice....

July 25, 2023 · 2 min · 234 words · David Ramsey

A First Timer's Guide to Ireland

After all, this was a trip not just decades, but generations in the making. So what’s a couple of days between friends so that process it all. (Thanks, pandemic!) The way I’m always prattling on about my Irishness, you’d think I had a timeshare there. But my brother Jimbo went and said the exchange rate kicked his ass. To which I said, “This was supposed to be us in DUBLIN!!!”...

July 24, 2023 · 5 min · 893 words · Gwendolyn Mclaughlin

Apparently The Cincinnati Reds Are Open to Trading Jonathan India Just 2 Years After Winning Rookie of the Year

Pretty wild considering he was the 1st legitimate piece to this rebuild. And now it’s here and they’ve out-rebuilt the original rebuild. There’s a lot more going on but that’s a pretty simple way to start. Reaction #1 - That’s good rebuilding. Elly and Matt McClain have been superb in their debuts while India stalls from a banged-up 2022. Problem is the Reds need pitching. They do not need infielders at this point....

July 24, 2023 · 3 min · 498 words · Tony Park

Back in 1974 We Were Norwich University's Version of Belushi & Aykroyd...

Immediately the discipline started. It contained the rules and regulations and the long, storied history of the school. Then we got our military haircuts. Every haircut looked the same, short with absolutely no style. I joked that you could comb your hair with a handkerchief. I was put in E Company, which had its dorm rooms on the second floor of Patterson Hall. MP Company (Military Police) occupied the floor below....

July 24, 2023 · 4 min · 794 words · Allison Brandt

Critical infrastructure radio tech ‘easily hacked’ through deliberate backdoor

It is serious for the government, but also for business. It concerns vital infrastructure whose functioning can be affected by serious attacks. According to researchers, attackers could hack the internet to send malicious commands that would disrupt critical infrastructure. They could also listen in on emergency services. These are all realistic scenarios, said Wetzels. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Worryingly, critical infrastructure from all over the world is controlled using TETRA....

July 24, 2023 · 1 min · 186 words · Zachary Tucker

Greek AI shipping startup acquired by Japanese automation giant

Greek shippingsoftwarestartup DeepSea Technologies has sold a majority share to Japans automation giant Nabtesco for an undisclosed amount. Furthermore, the Athens-based startupwill support Nabtesco Marine Control Systems in its quest for scalable semi-autonomous shipping. Meanwhile, Pythia is a world-first weather routing platform, tailored to the exact performance of a specific ship. 40% off TNW Conference! Staying on top of CO2emissions will become increasingly important for shipping companies worldwide. Story byLinnea Ahlgren Linnea is the senior editor at TNW, having joined in April 2023....

July 24, 2023 · 1 min · 95 words · Ariana Smith

Italy’s largest investment bank pledges to back UK fintech startups

London-based startup accelerator Founders Factory has gained a new partner in the form of Mediobanca. However, it will also include early stage fintechstartupsin other parts of Europe. Hope for a faltering UK fintech investment climate? It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Fintech has traditionally been one of the UKs most successful tech sectors. In 2021, it saw record investments of $13.5bn (approx. Whats even more disconcerting is that the majority of dealstook place in the first quarter....

July 24, 2023 · 1 min · 122 words · Richard Allen

This tech helps farmers monitor their crops — from space

German deep tech startup constellr believes there is a better way. These gather daily, global land surface temperature data. The startup wont need a whole squadron of satellites to get the job done though. Since it was founded in 2019, constellr has raised about30mn in private and grant capital, according toDealroomdata. The latest seed funding round, announced last week, was led by French venture fund Karista. Story bySion Geschwindt Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy....

July 24, 2023 · 1 min · 85 words · Brett Ward

Open Championship Recap: 18 Parting Thoughts on Brian Harman's Drama-less Victory at Royal Liverpool

And, just like that, our major championship season is over. Here are 18 Parting Thoughts on the action at Hoylake. There is so, so much to discuss. 1.The phrase drive for show, putt for dough has largely been disproven by modern statistics. BUT…and its a huge but…for one week, a hot putters often the difference. That was the case this week. Brian Harman didnt win this tournament with his ball striking....

July 23, 2023 · 7 min · 1301 words · Jennifer Morales