Thinking of joining TNW 2024’s Pitch Battle? Here’s what’s in it for startups

Were just months away fromTNW Conference 2024. But why be a spectator when you might be part of the show? The team decided entering the Pitch Battle would be a chance to put their solution under the spotlight. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. While Trinh had given presentations about the company in the past, this was a new experience. It was my first pitch battle so it was a bit nerve-wracking....

February 14, 2024 · 2 min · 293 words · Craig Holland

TIGER TIME: The Goat Is BACK As The PGA Tour Hits Riviera For The Genesis Invitational

WOO BABY it’s good to be back. And boy do we have a treat on our hands this week. After another awesome tournament down in Scottsdale, the stars are out in droves for the Genesis Invitational. Now what does “invitational” mean and how is it different than other tournaments? Most tournaments on Tour have around an $9 Million purse and 500 FedEx cup points. Plus 700 FEC points to boot....

February 14, 2024 · 3 min · 526 words · Pamela Gonzales

TNW Podcast: Deepfakes are on the rise — and so is Arm’s market cap

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February 14, 2024 · 1 min · 19 words · Victor Kelley

How Much Are Celebrities Paid for Super Bowl Commercials?

But then a couple people snarkily told me, “that’s what we call a blog topic.” No shit that would be a great blog. That list would do great numbers. That’s why I asked the question. Everyone wants to know that. Unfortunately it’s just not all public information. At least as far as I can tell. If I’m wrong then kindly let me know. Probably less than a day in some cases....

February 13, 2024 · 3 min · 471 words · David Fox

If The Travis Kelce Screaming at Andy Reid Audio is Leaked He Might Be in Trouble

But Kelce will let any possible clips from his microphone dictate whether or not that scenario materializes. You guys saw that? Kelce said, according to the Associated Press. Im going to keep it between us unless my micd up tells the world. I was just telling him how much I loved him. Nobody involved in the situation actually gives the impression of butt hurt about this. He seemed to think if he was in the game that the fumble wouldn’t have happened....

February 13, 2024 · 3 min · 516 words · Christopher Maxwell

New robot guide dog shows not only human jobs are threatened by AI

Automation doesnt only threaten human workers. Named Roboguide, the quadruped was bred at the University of Glasgow. The research team built the prototype pooch tosupport blind and partially sighted people in indoor spaces. Their design solves common problems in assistive tech. 40% off TNW Conference! Usingsoftwaredeveloped by the team, the high-tech hound then learns optimal routes between locations. As the robot roams, the sensor data guides it around any obstacles it encounters....

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 160 words · Melissa Young

Ralph Fiennes, Who's Played Some of the Most Brutal Villains in Movie History, Says Audiences Have 'Gone Soft' and Trigger Warnings are a Joke

But the guy has also done some terrific popcorn movies like Kingsman and the 007 films. –InThe Menu, he’s the celebrity chef who serves rich, smug assholes. In every sense of that verb. –In theHarry Potterfranchise, he’s He Who Shall Not Be Named. And trying to murder a baby wizard barely made the medal stand for the worst shit he pulled. I think we didnt used to have trigger warnings....

February 13, 2024 · 3 min · 445 words · Timothy Martinez

Why Python continues to reign supreme on the job market

40% off TNW Conference! According to GitHub, it remains the second most-used programming language on that platform. Online data collection alone has increased companies requirements for data analysis, for drive business intelligence efforts. So which companies use it? YouTube is largely written in Python, and its one of four main languages deployed at Google. This adoption is driving jobs, both in a European context as well as globally. It contains thousands of software development roles, like these three Python jobs....

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 125 words · Bradley Jones

Will AGI pose a threat to humanity? We asked 3 experts at TNW Conference

Still, others, such as DeepMind co-founder Shane Legg, believe it could come as soon as 2028. 40% off TNW Conference! AGI is defined as AI with human-like intelligence and the ability to self-teach. But what are the markers of human intelligence? WithGPT-4 having passed the bar examlast year, this reality is becoming more and more tangible. Will AGI actually pose a threat to humanity? Heres what they had to say:...

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 107 words · Carol Moore

World’s biggest tidal energy ‘kite’ powers up for first time in Faroe Islands

This is a big day for Minesto, said Dr Martin Edlund, CEO. 40% off TNW Conference! For comparison, Scottish startup Orbital Marine Powers firstgrid-connectedtidal turbine is a 72-metre-long and 680-tonne behemoth called the O2. Despite its size, O2 puts out a modest 2MW of clean electricity. The efficiency of Minestos design is thanks to the way it glides in the ocean currents. means it can generate a lot of electricity but still remain relatively small and lightweight....

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 96 words · Daniel Martinez

A Shot-By-Shot Breakdown Of The 'Deadpool & Wolverine' Trailer

Eat your heart out, Ken. Easily one of the best superhero love interests ever. I’d have to imagine some branched timelines were created there. We’ll talk more about the TVA in a second, though. Just wanted to quickly note that the Disney/pegging fourth-wall-breaking joke was perfect. Welcome to the MCU Ryan Reynolds! TOM WAMBSGANS PLAYING A TVA EXECUTIVE = PERFECT CASTING! I need to see Matthew Macfadyen’s character interact with Owen Wilson’s Mobius at some point....

February 12, 2024 · 2 min · 343 words · Cole Wilson

Dear John: I'm Gay and Women Want to Fuck Me

If you’re going to give advice, you could at least put your real name on it. You’re such a fraud. DEAR ABBY: Im a 41-year-old gay man. For much of my adult life, I have attracted mostly women. I have always tried to handle these situations with as much tact as possible. However, some women wont be let down easily. I have tried introducing them to straight male friends and deflecting flirtatious banter....

February 12, 2024 · 4 min · 682 words · Sarah Bishop

Dumping Them Out: Super Bowl LVII

But then I thought it would be a better idea to write a blog during the Super Bowl. I will add my thoughts + more Boobs GIFs as the game progresses. I’m starting to think every Super Bowl should be in Las Vegas. I just makes so much sense. They have the infrastructure to host it easily. And going out after winning would be awesome. Only other place that’s close to me is Miami....

February 12, 2024 · 4 min · 749 words · Kimberly Garcia