Digital trends 2022: Every stat digital marketers need to know about the internet

Big stories in this years report include: 40% off TNW Conference! Once youve finished watching that, read on below for the full report. you might also find my comprehensive analysis of key trends over the past decade inthis in-depth article. Dig deeper:click hereto learn more about what future digital growth rates might look like. However, the latest data also reveal that theres plenty more work to do. However, basic infrastructure challenges remain an important consideration too....

January 26, 2022 · 4 min · 722 words · Kaitlyn Franco

Do you need to be alone to be creative? Here’s what the experts say

And the next day, one professing the evils of the incessant noise machine wed created. One category of employees who have a lot to say about this are the creatives. But the same amount disagreed. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. So is time alone actually better for creativity? Should we drag our creatives kicking and screaming back to the office? Over the years, unsociability has been characterized as a relatively benign form of social withdrawal....

January 26, 2022 · 2 min · 392 words · Tina Brewer

Escooters in the UK: Over-policing, media hysteria, and antiquated laws

When is a form of transport both legal and illegal simultaneously? I wanted to understand the situation more. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. z Its legal to buy, sell, and own escooters. Theresno age limiton ownership. But you might only ride them on private land. The problem is that illegal escooter riding on roads, bike paths, and sidewalks is abundant. Many people are using their purchased escooters for commuting, despite the fact that its illegal....

January 26, 2022 · 3 min · 450 words · Jasmine Bell

Samsung Galaxy S22: All the leaks so far

Its that time of year again:Samsungis gearing up to release its latest flagship phone. you might bet that Samsung is going to be trying its darndest to make theGalaxyS22 family feel relevant. Heres what we know about the phones so far based on numerous leaks leading up to Samsungs reveal. When are they coming? How many versions is Samsung releasing this time? it’s possible for you to expect the specs and price to increase accordingly....

January 26, 2022 · 1 min · 173 words · Wendy Richardson

Trump’s censorship czar for TRUTH social media once sued a cow over Twitter beef

so that accomplish this, Nunes says the companys hired the sameartificial intelligencemoderation firm as OnlyFans. Yes MAGA fans, Trumps TRUTH will be censored using the same technology as every other social media site. 40% off TNW Conference! Playing devils advocate:Banning sexually-explicit content and posts that include violence we understand. But who gets to decide what is and isnt bullying, hate-speech, or spam? Nunes is well-known in conservative circles as being a die-hard Trump ally....

January 26, 2022 · 1 min · 196 words · Christina Washington

Here’s why Google’s leaked 1080p Chromecast makes a lot of sense

Its expected to be the first model to support theAV1 codec. Its also going to be just 1080p, which might seem weird in 2022. But from where Im standing, a super cheap Chromecast makes a whole lot of sense. Googles original Chromecast was one of the most influential pieces of hardware of the streaming age. It was precisely the low price that made the Chromecast work. But the streaming market is different now....

January 25, 2022 · 1 min · 115 words · Maria Gomez

How to easily set up a wallet for cryptocurrency and NFTs with MetaMask

MetaMask is a pretty popular choice these days. Its free to use, and is available as a desktop web app extension and a mobile app. Think of it as a single sign-in function just like sign-in with Google, Apple, or Facebook. So its important to remember this phrase or store it in a secure place. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. MetaMask isa non-custodial wallet, so it doesnt keep the private keys to your wallet....

January 25, 2022 · 1 min · 141 words · James Ayala

Mini joins the EV restomod craze with reversible conversions

The latest carmaker thats putting an electric motor into a classic model is Mini. 40% off TNW Conference! Mini highlights that all changes are reversible. And perhaps thats why Jaguar is following the same approach with itsE-bang out Zero Reborn. Yes, thats pretty cool. 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

January 25, 2022 · 1 min · 71 words · Kristina Shelton

Smart devices can now read your mood and mind — they shouldn’t without consent

There are obvious examples: fingerprint scanners that unlock doors and facial recognition that allows payment through a phone. But there are other devices that do more than read an image they can literally read peoples minds. Researchers inhuman factors engineeringhave recently focused their attention on the development ofmachine vision systems. A case can be made that these devices hold undeniable benefits in certain situations,such as driving. Proposals tomandate the use of these devicesare being introduced worldwide....

January 25, 2022 · 1 min · 96 words · Kayla Harris

Why Google is in deep trouble for tracking your ‘dark patterns’

Googlessurveillance-based business model has attracted another prominent opponent. The bipartisan group of AGs sued Google on Monday for allegedlydeceiving users to profit from their location data. 40% off TNW Conference! The accusations shine the spotlight on the mysterious use of dark patterns. This data is then used to builddetailed user-profiles and sell highly targeted advertising. Google claims that changing equipment and account prefs can protect your data. However, the AGs maintain that the company systematically surveils users no matter what prefs they choose....

January 25, 2022 · 2 min · 250 words · Natasha Hill

13 tough lessons I learned switching jobs as a developer

The process surprised me in a number of ways. First, I thought it would be easy. My reasoning was as follows: It turns out it wasnt. It wasnt radically hard, but it required significant thought and energy. Ive tried to capture some of my learnings in a form that may be useful to you. Take everything I say with a grain of salt. Everyones experience is their own, and this may not apply to you....

January 24, 2022 · 6 min · 1083 words · Jennifer Delacruz

EV charging stations can be hacked — here’s what you need to know

These management systems offer an array of valuable capabilities like remote monitoring, scheduling, and user billing. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. In the second scenario, attackers could get access to the users charging records and personal information. This means that their data could be used for surveillance, blackmailing, identity theft, and payment fraud. Both attacks destabilize the grid, which can lead to cascading failure. They highlight that developers need to also incorporate initial security measures during the manufacturing of the charging stations....

January 24, 2022 · 1 min · 119 words · Jo Dunn

How NASA’s space research ends up in earthly products

NASAis best known for exploringspace, but the agencystechnologyis also touching down on Earth. A new book, calledSpinoff 2022, shines the spotlight on the products that have emerged from NASAs research. The book also explores 20recentNASA innovations that are ripe for commercial app. These range from abiometricsystem that unlocks phones with heartbeatsto a thin-filmdevice that convertsCO2 into fuel. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. NASA has sought to develop practical products since the agencys inception in 1958....

January 24, 2022 · 2 min · 380 words · Steven Stephens