This righteous bot trolls hypocritical brands posting about International Women’s Day

Yes, itsInternational Womens Day. But what happens when we look behind the sickly efforts of corporations? The back-patting social media posts? Well, youll find a fucking huge gender pay gap. Introducing… the Gender Pay Gap Bot 40% off TNW Conference! It explains: Employers, if you tweet about International Womens Day, Ill retweet your gender pay gap. Thats right: it uses a bot to name and shame. This is great, especially when you consider the state of women in the UK government....

March 8, 2022 · 2 min · 237 words · Evelyn Rogers

This year’s first Apple event is upon us — here’s how to watch it

While all gadget aficionados are getting their analyst hats on, lets cover the basics of the event. Well, my colleague Napier coveredall the details in his story. Personally, Im looking forward to seeing what Apple will do with the iPhone SE (2020). Id like something more from the Apple Event though. Potentially some sort of surprise announcement. Maybe something like iMessage for Android? Or Apple supportingthe RCS messaging standard? But I might be asking for too much....

March 8, 2022 · 1 min · 118 words · Michael Luna

A beginner’s guide to starting a career in design

Lets face it, design plays a huge part in all our lives. Simply put, design shapes the world we live in. Its importance really cant be underestimated. But how much do you really know about this exciting sector? It would be silly to lump all designers together. If you asked a product designer to create a user pathway they wouldnt know where to begin. Likewise, if you tasked an experiential designer with creating a website, they would likely panic....

March 7, 2022 · 3 min · 430 words · Donna Cox

Deepfakes study finds doctored text is more manipulative than phony video

Deepfakeshavebeen rankedas the most dangerousAIthreat, but new research suggests the pen is mightier than the picture. There is, however, a caveat to their conclusions: their deepfakeswerent exactly hyper-realistic. The study comes amid fears that Russia will circulate deepfake videos of Ukraines president announcing a surrender. These concerns are understandable. However, much of the misinformation currently spreading doesnt involve deepfakes. Similar observations were made in the run-up to the 2020 US presidential election....

March 7, 2022 · 1 min · 148 words · Anthony Ferguson

How Oppo’s Find X5 Pro bets on a custom NPU to stand out

For years,SamsungandApplehave traded punches for the mindshare of phone buyers around the world. Truthfully, the company is already in a pretty comfortable position. 40% off TNW Conference! He adds Oppo is well-positioned to take Huaweis position as a leadingAndroidchallenger to Samsung… The company now needs to double down on its marketing to drive consumer awareness of its brand and products. On the surface, not much has changed from its predecessor....

March 7, 2022 · 1 min · 122 words · Kristy Boone

LiDAR is the secret sauce for connected vehicles and smart city adoption

If you ever wanted a good reason to expedite the introduction ofautonomous vehicles, this is pretty much it. Yet creating self-driving cars is far trickier in reality than concept. 40% off TNW Conference! What is LiDAR? LiDAR is an acronym for light detection and ranging. NASA initially developed LiDAR in the 1970s for use in space. It uses laser beams to create 3D vision for a cars computer and mechanics to make safe driving decisions....

March 7, 2022 · 1 min · 213 words · Shannon Ayala

Scientists think quantum tunneling in space led to life on Earth

Humankind has long sought to penetrate the mystery of how life came to exist on our planet. But what if the only reason were here right now is because the universe cheats? So the question is: how did amino acids end up on Earth? 40% off TNW Conference! In other words: the researchers experimentally formed complex amino acids in a space-like environment. This new research doesnt necessarily change that. Its clear life thrives on our planet due to its unique amenities....

March 7, 2022 · 2 min · 293 words · Christopher Reed

The best apps for finding your nearest EV charging stations

At some locations, you might even pay for charging using the app. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Joyously, it also works worldwide. you’ve got the option to find the apphere. The number system corresponds to the stations charging speed for a 64km or 321km range. Sadly, its only available in the US. If it sounds like a good option, clickhere. Find more about ithere. A Better Route Planner A Better Route Planner is another app that comes highly recommended....

March 7, 2022 · 1 min · 151 words · Joseph Williams

UK transport authorities call for powers to set escooter rules

They also want the ability to recover reasonable costs from operators who use their roads and infrastructure. 40% off TNW Conference! Who should regulate? Also tagged with

March 7, 2022 · 1 min · 27 words · Jeremy Nichols

We made a ‘time crystal’ — here’s what the quantum system could do

You probably know what a crystal is. But what on earth is a time crystal, if not a sci-fi gadget in the latest Marvel movie? Why do we need a quantum computer to make one? And what is aquantum computer anyway? Bits and qubits Lets start there. Computers are all around us. Regardless of the details, on a fundamental level computers, all have the same purpose: processing information. The information is stored and processed in bits....

March 7, 2022 · 3 min · 430 words · Isabel Cohen

WhatsApp’s upcoming polls feature will be way more useful than you think

These days, polls seem to be everywhere. Hell, you just need to check out ourTwitter account to see how much we love them. But theres one place polls dont exist: WhatsApp. Well, this wont be for much longer. According to a report byWABetaInfo, the company is working on a polls feature for groups. 40% off TNW Conference! Who the hell needs a poll in a group chat? Just ask a damn question and let people answer normally....

March 7, 2022 · 1 min · 202 words · Tamara Murray

An asteroid impact could wipe out entire cities — what can we do to prevent that?

The Earth exists in a dangerous environment. Cosmic bodies, like asteroids and comets, are constantly zooming throughspaceand often crash into our planet. Most of these are too small to pose a threat, but some can because for concern. To find the answers to these questions, one has to know what near-Earth objects are out there. To date,NASAhas tracked only an estimated40% of the bigger ones. Surprise asteroids have visited Earth in the past and will undoubtedly do so in the future....

March 6, 2022 · 2 min · 394 words · Diana Wade

Need to find the best AI model for your problem? Try neural architecture search

However, finding the right deep learning architecture for your program can be challenging. Each architecture has its strengths and weaknesses. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The first part of a NAS strategy is to define the search space for the target neural internet. The basic component of any deep learning model is the neural layer. it’s possible for you to determine the number and jot down of layers to explore....

March 6, 2022 · 2 min · 229 words · Linda Rodriguez