VC funds are just like Ponzi schemes — and you should take advantage of that when raising capital

The reality matters less than the pitch. Even if LTVs are in the gutter and long-term prospects are grim. 40% off TNW Conference! And its not like anyone is intentionally scamming or that theres an actual Ponzi scheme in play. These fund dynamics are the inevitable product of the VC environment. For most LPs, even 10% wont justify the risk. In other words, its not enough for VC funds to have your startup succeed....

January 6, 2022 · 1 min · 152 words · Joshua King

Welcome to Cryptoland: The Fyre Festival for crypto fans

Shut them nice and tight. Cryptoland is real and itcanhurt you. Also, it can scam you out of quite a bit of cash. Words struggle to do it justice, but have a watch. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. We could write an entire article about the bizarre animated section of this video. What is Cryptoland? Where is this island? According to Cryptolands Why Paper, its an island in Fiji, called Nananu-i-cake....

January 6, 2022 · 2 min · 389 words · Thomas Jones

CES 2022: It’s real! Sony’s getting into the EV market

At CES 2022, Sony made its ambitions clear: its going to launch its own EVs. At this point, nobody knew whether it was seriously considering this move, or just testing the waters. But were no longer unclear about whether this was merely a concept. Yes folks, its official. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The SUV shares the sameEV/cloud platform with the Vision-S sedan, although its shape is more swoopy and compact....

January 5, 2022 · 1 min · 151 words · Jeffrey Hodge

CES 2022: John Deere’s autonomous tractor brings robot takeover to our farms

And youd be right. Because one of the most exciting things on offer isJohn Deeresvery first autonomous tractor. You read that right. This isnt totally off-piste for John Deere, as it has been testing self-steering machines since 1997. Why do we need an autonomous tractor? Farming labor shortages are a global problem as people migrate to cities. The autonomous tractor can run 24/7, although it needs refueling every 8-10 hours....

January 5, 2022 · 1 min · 154 words · Antonio Thompson

Contrary to popular belief, middle-aged entrepreneurs do better

Bill Gates was 21 when he and Paul Allen registered Microsoft. Steve Jobs was 22 when he and Steve Wozniak launched Apple. Mark Zuckerberg started Facebook in his Harvard dormitory. Such stories are the exception rather than the norm. Starting young can have some clear advantages. But overall, the research suggests, older age is associated with higher levels of entrepreneurial success. Mature-aged entrepreneurs run about a third of all businesses that are less than three years old....

January 5, 2022 · 2 min · 275 words · Jeremy Harrington

Google is paying Apple to stay out of the search business, lawsuit claims

GoogleandAppleare the best of frenemies. While the tech giants threatenthermonuclear warsover smartphone conflicts, they also quietly declare ceasefires forgood causes and big profits. A prominent example of these truces is on the search battlefield. A new lawsuit has shone the spotlight on this mutual-defense treaty. The complaint claims that the companies agreed that Apple wouldnt develop its own search engine to compete with Googles. It’s free, every week, in your inbox....

January 5, 2022 · 2 min · 219 words · Amy Wade

Got wood? Tech is ensuring we never suffer another lumber shortage

In August, there was some good news as wood fell to $399 per thousand board feet. But that didnt last too long as lumber shot back up by 50 percent a few weeks later. Meanwhile businesses could be facing increasing construction costs. At this point you might be asking, where did all the lumber go? Well explain whats behind the shortage and rising costs and how tech could secure the industry for the future....

January 5, 2022 · 2 min · 286 words · Brandon Moore

I hope to God that Intel’s new Core i9 processor crushes Apple’s M1 Max

In 2020, Apple managed the impossible: it made chipsets sexy. People actually talked about processors. The chip helpedApplesMacbooks deliverincredibleperformanceand battery life outstripping its competitors along the way. I just hope this is true. First though, details. These are specifically made for laptops. 40% off TNW Conference! This may well be excellent for intensive laptop tasks, such as video editing or gaming. But theres a caveat. I dont know if I can do it to myself....

January 5, 2022 · 1 min · 149 words · Tyler Hernandez

Instagram carousels should be the center of your 2022 social media strategy

We have to remember data never lies and its any digital marketers most important ally. 40% off TNW Conference! To all Instagram marketers, this is something you should know: 2. Lets talk about generating more saves, for example. In this case, relying more on images would be a wiser choice. But lets not forget theres strength in numbers, so data is the most trustworthy source. And that driving away from this formula proved to cause a decrease in engagement with about 0....

January 5, 2022 · 1 min · 95 words · Scott Moreno

Maricoin: Anatomy of a cryptocurrency scam

Thats not to say cryptocurrency itself is a con. Blockchain and decentralized cryptofinance technologies are, in my opinion, crucial for the future. They provide insurance against government and social tyranny in an ever-changing and dangerous world. 40% off TNW Conference! A simple rule to remember is that coins are money and tokens are property. And that, dear readers, brings us toMaricoin. A cryptocurrencytokenthats recently entered a testing phase in the Chueca community in Madrid, Spain....

January 5, 2022 · 3 min · 499 words · Mario Hammond

This startup sells microdosing kits to boost productivity — so I did magic truffles for a month

Our original story follows. The idea of microdosing hallucinogenic drugs to boost productivity has always fascinated me. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Microdosing for productivity is nothing new, of course. He made it sound like NZT the wonder drug in that movieLimitlessstarring Bradley Cooper. So I decided to take the plunge. At first, I felt nothing, so I upped my dosage, until I noticed something. The feeling I got wasnt like theLimitlessproductivity boost I was promised, I just felt antsy and restless instead....

January 5, 2022 · 2 min · 385 words · Chelsea Dunn

Wearing TCL’s new smart glasses is like strapping a giant monitor to your face

TCLs newNXTWEAR AIR glasses could be one of them. However, there are no AR features, so dont expect any of that trickery. The company launched the first-gen glasses, called the NXTWEAR G, last year. But they wereclunky looking and uncomfortable to wear. That makes my head feel lighter already. The NXTWEAR Air have two Full HD micro OLED screens with 47 pixels-per-degree resolution to power the experience. It’s free, every week, in your inbox....

January 5, 2022 · 1 min · 165 words · Joshua Ross

What the hell is ‘dataraising?’ And why is everyone doing it?

Fundraising appeals are part of everyday life, both online and off. Its a term I coined while writing the book to describenonprofits or researchers soliciting donations of data. Perhaps surprisingly, dataraising is not entirely new. 40% off TNW Conference! For example, Apple launchedResearch Kitin 2015. To participate in phone-based research, people download an app for a study. These actions generate data that shows signs of tremors in the hands and movement....

January 5, 2022 · 2 min · 331 words · Colin Palmer