Germany sticks it to Russia by offering a €9 monthly public transport ticket

The ticket will be offered for three months and will be called 9 for 90. The move is in responseto rising energy and fuel prices triggered by the Ukraine war. The German government wants to halve its Russian oil imports by June. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Economy Minister Robert Habeck wants to be almost independent of Russian oil by the end of 2022. Will cheap tickets mean greater public transport use?...

March 30, 2022 · 2 min · 283 words · Janet Mathews

In the future, your electric car will power your house

As manufacturers introduce new models of electric vehicles, demand for them is growing steadily. New EV sales in the U.S.roughly doubled in 2021and could double again in 2022, from600,000 to 1.2 million. EVs appeal to different customers in different ways. The company says the truck canfully power an average house for three days on a single charge. Vehicle-to-home charging, or V2H, also poses challenges for utilities. Here are some of the key issues involved in bringing V2H to the mainstream....

March 30, 2022 · 2 min · 216 words · Teresa Jackson

Intel’s first Arc GPUs have finally arrived — here’s what you need to know

Not to be melodramatic, today might be one of the most important days in PC gaming history. Now the question is just whether Intels discrete GPUs are any good. Still, theres a lot to unpack here. The technically inclined can go read Intels officialannouncement, but weve summed up the main things you should know. So can I go buy an Intel GPU and stick it into my desktop now? Intel is rolling out its Arc family of GPUs slowly, starting with entry-level units designed for mainstream laptops....

March 30, 2022 · 1 min · 203 words · Jason Larson

Lotus’ Eletre 600hp SUV can ‘breathe’ and put on a light show

British sports car maker Lotus has finally unveiled its long-awaited second electric vehicle, the Eletre. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. As you’re able to see above, the EV isnt 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, theres a distinctive elegance somewhere in there. Hypercar vibe Lotus boasts that Eletre shares the same DNA with itsEvijaelectric hypercar....

March 30, 2022 · 2 min · 378 words · Misty Hansen

So you want to get into cybersecurity? Here’s how

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 incybersecurity. However, cybersecurity is a very broad term. Its an exciting and growing industry. Each year, organizations around the globe spend billions to protect their systems from cybercriminals. There has never been a better time to think about making a move....

March 30, 2022 · 2 min · 391 words · David Hall

The $625M Ronin blockchain hack shows the need for better security in the Web3 world

It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Well take a look at details of the hack, and how the companys mitigating it. But first, a brief introduction about the game and the Ronin blockchain. What the heck is Axie Infinity? They can earn in-game tokens through breeding, battling, and building their army with these monsters called Axies. In February,it crossed the mark of $4 billionin lifetime NFT sales. And what is Ronin?...

March 30, 2022 · 1 min · 199 words · Christopher Rasmussen

These are the key questions astronomy wants to answer in the coming 10 years

It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The mostrecent reportis titled Pathways to Discovery in Astronomy and Astrophysics for the 2020s. Billions of dollars are at stake. The committee reviewed573 white papersall arguing for specific projects and astronomical capabilities. The finished report runs 615 pages, and its not light reading. First is the study of Earth-like worlds. Among themore than 5,000known exoplanets are several hundred that aresimilar to Earthand could potentially support life....

March 30, 2022 · 1 min · 165 words · Daniel Bates

Apple’s rumored 15-inch MacBook Air is long overdue

Unfortunately, such a equipment might not arrive until 2023. Predictions for Apple’s potential 15" notebook in 2023:1. Mass production in 4Q23 if all goes to plan.2. 40% off TNW Conference! That was especially true among mainstream laptops in the premium tier. 13-inch laptops were the ultimate portable PCs, filling countless lecture halls and coffee shops. Those were the laptops you got because you justneededa laptop and would rather it not weigh you down....

March 29, 2022 · 1 min · 173 words · Alyssa Hamilton

Devialet’s $2,400 soundbar promises subwoofers are a thing of the past

Devialet tends to do things a little differently than most audio companies. Then it packed an absurd amount of bass into an even smaller space with thePhantom Reactor. It also costs $2,400. 40% off TNW Conference! Also tagged with

March 29, 2022 · 1 min · 39 words · Victoria Jennings

EV radiator grilles are pointless, but they don’t have to be

Electric vehicles dont really need radiator grilles. Others, like BMW, have kept loyal to radiator grilles as part of their brand identity. And automotive parts suppliers likeHellaare seeing a new market opportunity. The German-based companyhas developedan intriguing alternative to traditional radiator grilles: integrated multifunctional panels. 40% off TNW Conference! The panels can have a different appearance during the day and night, distinct lighting options, and animations. Finally, they serve as protection for sensitive systems, such as parking assistants or automatic distance control....

March 29, 2022 · 1 min · 126 words · Timothy Vargas

For AI assistants to move forward, Siri and Alexa need to die

Its never easy saying goodbye. But its obvious that the time has come. We need to ditch big techs virtual assistants and calmly demand a little more autonomy in ourAI. Up front:The dream has always been to make personal assistants accessible to everyone. Billions of peopleuse theseAI-powered tools everyday. So why on Earth would anyone want to get rid of them? Because you deserve so much better. 40% off TNW Conference!...

March 29, 2022 · 2 min · 264 words · William Smith

Hackers are targeting US local governments — and it’s time to fight back

Biden urged the private sector: Harden your cyber defenses immediately. Individuals, too,are at riskfrom the current threat. Disrupting their operations disrupts the heart of U.S. society by shaking confidence in local government and potentially endangering citizens. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Local governments have sufferedsuccessful cyberattacksin recent years. These include attacks on targets ranging from911 call centerstopublic school systems. The consequences of a successful cyberattack against local government can bedevastating....

March 29, 2022 · 1 min · 126 words · Pamela Young

How I resurrected my old iPad for cheap — and it was worth it

I am DYING to tell you about how I repurposed my old tablet into a handy ebook reader. Let me tell you, its worth the trouble. I was working in the software industry back then, and entertainment was my primary concern. I especially liked the size as I could lay in bed, and hold the gadget with one hand. I didnt care about having a super gigantic screen. When I was on the road, we were inseparable....

March 29, 2022 · 2 min · 409 words · Mark Mcguire