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Silicon Valley is a curiously parochial place. Despite having users around the world, tech giants often overlook or misunderstand regions beyond their home turf. This myopia isnt solely confined to companies. We all view tech through a localized prism which is why Im excited about Priscilla Chomba-Kinywas talk atTNW Conference. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. These experiences have given her uniquely international insights into techs power and perils particularly in the Global South....

This weeksTNW conferenceis going to be a banger. The team has put together a wonderfully diverse group of speakers brimming to share their valuable insights. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The Audio Metaverse Are you looking for the next big thing in marketing? Find out how you could incorporate audio into your brand to find new audiences and gain greater recognition. Who better to talk about where to now?...

So youre thinking of expanding yourfintechcompany to another market? Congratulations, youre in for an interesting ride. As you know, fintech is somewhat of a different beast than other consumer-facing applications. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Know your customers How much should you localize your app? Take Germany, a country where users place a lot of value on a German language interface. This also goes for marketing materials, customer services, and content so you better sei vorbereitet....

The TNW Conference is finally just around the corner! Get ready for inspiring speakers, insightful talks, networking opportunities, and some seriously fun vibes. The stages verify to visit the conferences stages: Vision, Ignite, Discovery, and Growth Quarters. Youll get to attend some thought-provoking sessions on business growth, finance, AI, and technological disruptions. 40% off TNW Conference! The expo floor Wander around the expo floor to meet more than 40 exhibitors from the tech industry....

Its very human to start thinking in terms of us and them. Born to Iranian parents, Niknam experienced this first-hand during the Iran-Iraq War. 40% off TNW Conference! Together, they created thePeople for People Foundation. MessageBird helped get SIM cards to people so they could contact their families. And it wasnt justtechcompanies. Any business that contacted the Foundation wanting to help was connected with individuals or a non-profit in need....

Weve made a mess of the Earths oceans. Its a massive problem literally. Worse, the rate of plastic discarded into the ocean seems to only begrowing. 40% off TNW Conference! The actual cleanup process can be satisfying to watch too. 13,875 kg of trash being removed from the ocean Lets start with the main attraction. No big deal or anything. Why is the ocean full of eel traps? Fishing nets are common culprits in oceanic pollution, but did you knoweel trapsare a thing too?...

Among the tech-based inspiring initiatives isGewaltfrei in die Zukunft(Violentfree into the Future). 40% off TNW Conference! Users will have the opportunity to access important information on domestic abuse as well as report an attack. Alternatively, the app can notify a person they trust. For the same reason, the app will have no name. Did you know Stefanie Knaab is speaking at theTNW Conferenceon June 17? Check out the full list of speakershere....

Edward Snowden is one of the most divisive figures on Earth. Snowden rose to fame after leaking classified information about government spying. The files exposed a shocking range of high-tech intrusions, fromsnooping on world leaderstomonitoring the porn preferences of Islamists. The repercussions continue to reverberate today. They have also condemned Snowden to a life in exile but he continues to speak out. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Now a privacy advocate, Snowden has unique experiences and insights about invasive technologies....

The futures never been fuzzier for the field ofartificial intelligence. Todays headlines are ripped straight out of our favorite science fiction classics. This might not be a problem for people who have the luxury of not caring about artificial intelligence. 40% off TNW Conference! Simply put, this is a cant miss conversation. Under Dobrins leadership, IBMs AI department has become the world leader in B2B machine learning solutions. Its also secured that position over the long haul by contributing massively to the companys quantum computing efforts....

TheResearch Briefis a short take about interesting academic work. Fast radio bursts, or FRBs, are extremely bright pulses of radio waves that come from faraway galaxies. They release as much energy in a millisecond asthe Sun does over many days. Researchers here at West Virginia Universitydetected the first FRB back in 2007. In the past 15 years, astronomers have detected around 800 FRBs, withmore being discovered every day. Dispersion is basically a measure of how stretched out an FRB is when it reaches Earth....

READER QUESTION:I am 59 years old, and in reasonably good health. Is it possible that I will live long enough to put my brain into a computer? Reality, however, is much more complicated. For starters, we dont actually know how much information the human brain can hold. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Data extraction and storage, however, is not the only challenge. And the estimated number of connections is a staggering ten to the power of 15....

I really liked Dells old XPS 13 2-in-1, but its occupied a somewhat awkward place in Dells lineup. This year, Dell is taking an altogether different approach for thenew XPS 13 2-in-1. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Meanwhile, the also-optional stylus attaches to the top of the equipment. The unit is powered by Intels 12th Gen U-series i5 and i7 chips, both sporting 10-core CPUs. Its in a lighter and slimmer package than ever, using a lower-wattage processor to keep thermals in check....

Science fiction frequently inspires real technology. John LePore, whosspeaking at TNW Conferenceon June 17, not only understands this pathway he builds it. The Emmy-nominated futurist and creative director designs tech for blockbuster movies and real-world products alike. His innovations that we see in films frequently influence those we use off-screen and vice-versa. This feedback loop connects fantasy to everyday life. LePores conference talk promises unique insights into futuristic design. I recently spoke to LePore about this strange phenomenon of life imitating art imitating life....