EV sales can overthrow gas-guzzlers in Europe by 2025, study finds

And, folks, the key findings are so optimistic that theyve really made my day. So, lets get cracking. Lower upfront cost will make EVs the most in-demand powertrain from 2025 40% off TNW Conference! This is projected to reach 50% by 2030, and 80% by 2050. Under a more optimistic scenario, price parity between BEVs and ICEs is achieved in 2028. Check out the following graph comparing the two scenarios:...

January 14, 2022 · 1 min · 109 words · Meredith Nelson

Gen Z is surprisingly nostalgic about BlackBerry phones

Its been a long fall for the company. For a while, BlackBerry was… well, I dont know aboutcool, but it was popular. More than that, it defined a particular moment in our collective memory. This was the start of the mobile era, a time when having a full keyboard on aphonefelt revolutionary. But all good things must end. The classic BlackBerry devices (those made beforethe switch to Android) stopped working on January 4....

January 14, 2022 · 2 min · 317 words · Christopher Garcia

How NASA’s 2022 lunar mission paves the way for humans’ return to the Moon

They were the last people to travel beyondlow-Earth orbit typically defined as less than 1,000km above the Earths surface. Some 49 years later, we are approaching the launch of NASAs Artemis 1 lunar mission. Artemis is the latest in a long series of projectsover many decadesto attempt a human return to the Moon. Its by far the closest one to being realized, with the earliest launch attempts currently scheduled forMarch 2022....

January 14, 2022 · 1 min · 207 words · Vincent Castillo

Netflix raises prices for the 6th time since 2014

40% off TNW Conference! For the record, the dollar has only inflated about 18% since 2014. It sucks for streaming fans. Compare that to the streaming market in 2022. Oh well, I guess there are always books. Also tagged with

January 14, 2022 · 1 min · 40 words · Mark Smith

Over half in UK not ready for autonomous vehicles

It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Its the only way to build wider acceptance and Im pleased to see government-led initiatives doing just that. DG Cities says the on-road demonstrations have shown the value of live public trials in building trust. Also tagged with

January 14, 2022 · 1 min · 45 words · Julie Pearson

Voice assistants will soon get all up in your shopping and binge-watching

It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Voice assistants have several decades of history. But it wasnt before 2011, when Apple introduced Siri, that they became widely available. Since then, the market has been growing rapidly. Microsoft and Amazon respectively released Cortana and Alexa in 2014. Google released its Assistant in 2016. And Samsung released Bixby in 2017. More than 50 percent of U.S. households now own a smart speaker....

January 14, 2022 · 2 min · 258 words · Barry Miller

Why is the NFL crowd-sourcing feckless AI solutions to its concussion problem?

The NFL andAmazonWeb Services (AWS) todayannounced the resultsof their second annualartificial intelligencecompetition. In total, five teams split the $100K prize. And I cant think of any reason why you should care. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. No, what the NFL did was ask people to create algorithms that watch game tape. Background:In what world is automating safety reviews a good idea? Its not even useful. Who cares if the AI is 83 times faster at reviewing footage than humans?...

January 14, 2022 · 1 min · 185 words · Amy Taylor

Your childhood dreams aren’t dead yet: NASA needs more astronauts

Your childhood dreams may have been crushed, butNASAcould still fulfill them. The report reveals that NASAs astronaut corps has shrunk from nearly 150 people to just 44. These concerns have been bubbling for some time. In March 2020,NASA announcedthat it needed new explorers to cover its expanding range of missions. This could be you!. Im already dusting off my resume and rewatchingArmaggedonin preparation for my interview. Ive also been forensically analyzing NASAs astronaut requirements to give you a chance of joining me in space....

January 14, 2022 · 2 min · 409 words · Nicole Holland

Apple might replace the notch with a cut-out — here’s what it should look like

I dont know what to believe anymore. After the MacBook Pro was launchedwith a notch, it appeared thatApplewasdoubling down on the design feature. Effectively, the notch was now an integral part of Apples brand identity. But that might actually be wrong. 40% off TNW Conference! We accept cash, cheque, or cryptocurrency. Also tagged with

January 13, 2022 · 1 min · 54 words · William Newman PhD

Astronomers may have witnessed the birth of a black hole

Astronomers are increasingly drawing back the curtains on black holes. But theres still a lot we dont know about black holes. One of the biggest enigmas is exactly how they form in the first place. Our results are published in two papers inNatureand theAstrophysical Journal. The stars core normally provides pressure, or support, using heat from intense nuclear reactions. First image of a black hole. Event Horizon Telescope collaboration et al....

January 13, 2022 · 1 min · 204 words · Kevin Hart

Dear websites, please stop asking me to download your mobile app

Dear insert website name, just stop asking me to your mobile app. I dont want want to use it. I dont care if you think your app is the bees knees. If I wanted to use your app, Id go to the app store and download said app. But I didnt do that. Instead, Im writing this article to state the obvious. I prefer to access your service within the comfort of a internet tool, thank-you-very-much....

January 13, 2022 · 1 min · 209 words · William Pacheco

Did the world actually end in 2012?

Numerous reputable news sites and media personalities have spent the past couple of weeksallegingthat the current year is 2022. How can they be so sure? Here at Neural we believe in science. And the presence of evidence isnt necessarily evidence that were present. Thats why were not willing to concede that its 2022 yet. What if the world really did end on 21 December 2012? No thanks The first challenge we need to overcome is reality....

January 13, 2022 · 2 min · 330 words · Anna Baker

How a couple of ex-Googlers are trying to fix what’s wrong with search engines

Theres no doubt that for most folks on the internet, search is synonymous with Google. However, theres a small yet growing audience that wants a privacy-first search experience with little or no ads. Thats where Neeva comes in. Whats on offer? The company launched last year with a subscription-only model. This cost$4.95 per month. Now its trying to expand its footprint with a free tier. Whats more, the new search engine lets your look through your email right from the search bar....

January 13, 2022 · 2 min · 304 words · Jessica Burnett