Biohack me, baby: Why I can’t wait for Teemu Arina’s talk at TNW Conference

Teemu Arina will be speaking atTNW Conference, which takes place on June 15 & 16 in Amsterdam. If you want to experience the event (and say hi to our editorial team! ), weve got something special for our loyal readers. Use the promo codeREAD-TNW-25and get a 25% discount on your business pass for TNW Conference. See you in Amsterdam! I often fantasise about biohacking my useless brain. AtTNW Conference, my dreams could finally be fulfilled....

May 12, 2023 · 2 min · 255 words · Wendy Rivera

Browning bananas under threat as Philippines approves gene-edited version

Overripe bananas could soon become a mere memory in the Philippines, at least. Currently, over 60% of exported bananas go to waste before reaching consumers. Known as Panama TR4, the disease threatens 80% of global banana production and theres no cure. Tropic may have a solution: gene-editing bananas to make them disease-resistant. Unsurprisingly, the Philippine government has welcomed the prospect. 40% off TNW Conference! Under the countrys newly-defined gene-editing rules, the product can now be freely imported and propagated....

May 12, 2023 · 2 min · 229 words · Christina Payne

Fairphone unveils user-repairable wireless headphones

The newly-launchedFairbuds XLare a pair of over-ear wireless headphones, priced at 249. They also feature a USB-C connector for charging, a 10m Bluetooth range, and smart assistants capabilities. 40% off TNW Conference! Upcoming policies such theRight to Repairand theEcodesign for Sustainable Productscould give a significant regional boost to the startups approach. Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou Ioanna is a writer at TNW. With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies....

May 12, 2023 · 1 min · 78 words · Jonathan Johnson

Get Your "NBA Playoffs Rigged" Argument Starter Pack Here With Some Definitely Not Conspiracy Theory Adam Silver Stats

Pictured: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. I have your argument starter pack here to prevent you from having to admit your team actually just sucks. Bury that notion deep into your subconscious and get ready to spit some facts to all the haters. It’s not your team that’s the fraud, it’s the league! Here’s the idea. Is it a good argument? That depends how bad your playoff team was. But that’s how propaganda works....

May 12, 2023 · 2 min · 350 words · Craig Christensen

HOT WHEELZ Is Fighting In A #1 Contender Match Tonight To Maybe Face CHERRY BOMB For 5 Rounds

And while many might be rooting to see The Trilogy, you cannot count outWILD CHILDin this fight. She’s fought multiple times outside of RNR and has a winning record in those fights. The biggest question is… Can she can keep up without having the reach advantage? History WILL be made on May 12th. Don’t miss out on enjoying 3 hours of pure twisted entertainment live from West Virginia.

May 12, 2023 · 1 min · 68 words · Carol Castillo

Northvolt to build gigafactory in Germany after state aid pledge

Theannouncementcomes after several months of uncertainty. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The gigafactory will have a 60GWh annual production volume of battery cells, aiming to supply approximately 1millionEVs. Deliveries of the first battery cells are expected in 2026. Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou Ioanna is a writer at TNW. With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies. Also tagged with

May 12, 2023 · 1 min · 67 words · Lori Dominguez

Original Trivia Team & Fan Favorite Tries To Avoid Elimination (The Dozen, Match 305)

Check out previous matches of The Dozen: Trivia Competition… RIP, Chicago? 14-The Misfits (4-4-0) def.19-Chicago (2-6-0)—-M215:Balls def. Experts (11-10)$PAM216:Yak def. Frankettes (11-9)$PAM217:Yak def. Balls (14-12)$PAM218:Minihane def. FLUX (12-8)M219:XYZ def. Honkers (16-9)M220:urMom def. Family (8-7)^^M221:Experts def. Macro (12-9)M222:Chicago def. Ponies (12-11)M223:Ziti def. Icemen (17-10)M224:Swamp def. Boyz (15-8)M225:Frankettes def. Con (16-11)M226:Smockin def. Misfits (14-11)M227:Baddies def. Chicago (14-10)M228:FLUX def. $EBR (12-7)M229:Balls def. Foreplay (12-10)M230:Frank def. Chicago (12-7)$NYM231:Experts def. Honkers (12-5)$NYM232:Yak def. Smockin (12-10)$NYM233:Macro def....

May 12, 2023 · 2 min · 285 words · Dominique Bowers

The Celtics Massive Game 6 Win Was Truly A Microcosm Of Their Entire Season

There’s really only one way to begin this blog. The way the Celts fought to keep their season alive last night was the stuff of legends. But what do I always say, both in the good and bad times? Forcing a Game 7 is not winning a series. A team can’t lose a Game 7 at home B). The Celts have been a wagon in their own building. They need to play with that same hunger, that same determination, and that same defensive effort....

May 12, 2023 · 7 min · 1298 words · Kenneth Rivera

WATCH: The Chargers Made ANOTHER Hysterical Schedule Release Video

Because there are so many easter eggs, I’m just gonna break this down bit by bit. Right off the bat I appreciate the social team being deprecating. Such a horrid idea and it backfired in the most Chargers way possible. WEEK 1 - DOLPHINS A nice Hunter x Hunter reference with McDaniel rockin that dumbass slogan and ripping vapes. Also The Family Trust Respect in the corner aka FTR aka Fuck The Raiders....

May 12, 2023 · 2 min · 324 words · Mary Rodriguez

"The Greatest Sideline Reporters In Boxing History Return This Friday Night"

I included quotations on the title since humility is key and it isn’t even my quote. No shame in that.

May 11, 2023 · 1 min · 20 words · Joe Davis

EU nears ban on predictive policing and facial recognition after AI Act vote

The EU is edging closer to a landmark ban on predictive policing andfacial recognition. At Thursdays vote, MEPs approved astrengthened version of the rulebook. The Act now prohibits predictive policing and facial recognition in public spaces. The amendments also introduce new restrictions on generative models, such as ChatGPT, and emotion recognition. 40% off TNW Conference! Privacy experts, meanwhile, can expect further demand for their services. Isabelle Roccia, MD for Europe atthe International Association of Privacy Professionals, anticipates a significant impact....

May 11, 2023 · 1 min · 146 words · Amy Nelson

Europe’s precarious path to quantum computing supremacy

This article features an interview with Joe Fitzsimons, the CEO and founder of Horizon Quantum Computing. Fitzsimons will bespeaking atTNW Conference, which takes placeon June 15 & 16 in Amsterdam. If you want to experience the event (and say hi to our editorial team! ), weve got something special for our loyal readers. Use the promo codeREAD-TNW-25and get a 25% discount on your business pass for TNW Conference. See you in Amsterdam!...

May 11, 2023 · 3 min · 596 words · Carol Harper

Frank The Tank Gets Extra Security Tonight While I Host The RNR21 Weigh-Ins Hopefully No One Spits On Each Other... Or?

But in the best way possible. Controlled chaos, sort of. To sum up that list, I’m just glad Frank is okay. Honored to have The Tank by my side once again for RNR21, raw dogs and all. Not to be biased but there isn’t a weak matchup on the card. Should be a night to remember. Mostly because I’m involved. The other percentage goes to Shizzat.

May 11, 2023 · 1 min · 66 words · Joanna Morales