Leak: Samsung’s S22 Ultra is the new Galaxy Note, and I’m here for it

We already saw the first indications of this last year, as theS21 Ultrasupported a newfangled external S-Pen. The S22 Ultra seems set to rectify the death of the Note. Besides, clicking the S-Pen into place was always immensely satisfying. 40% off TNW Conference! Also tagged with

January 3, 2022 · 1 min · 46 words · Patrick Kramer

Samsung’s fantastic solar remote can now charge using radio waves — WHAT?!

Saving us the trouble of hunting for AAA batteries is truly the Lords work, so thank you Samsung. Yes, the new remote can literally charge through your routers useless signals that bounce around your house. How cool is that! Samsung says this will help the remote stay fully charged all the time. So dont dream ofcharging your phone with your routers radio waves just yet. 40% off TNW Conference! Samsungs new Eco Remote will ship with all of its 2022 TV models....

January 3, 2022 · 1 min · 137 words · Thomas Evans PhD

Scientists say social interaction is ‘the dark matter of AI’

Weve heard that one before, but this times a little different. The big idea here is all about giving artificial intelligence agents more agency. Basically, theres something other than just algorithms and architecture that makes our brains tick. According to the researchers, this dark matter is social interactions. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Current AI systems are nowhere near the cognition abilities of a human. This means creating a subconscious layer thats distinct from, yet connected to, a dynamic consciousness layer....

January 3, 2022 · 1 min · 148 words · Carlos Stanley

How to make espresso at home without breaking the bank

Spoiler: you probably are. Now Im here to spread the love and help you get started on your own journey. There are much better resources for this. What makes espresso different from other coffees? It’s free, every week, in your inbox. This guide is specifically for espresso. But, umm, you probably shouldnt do that. What do I need to get started? They are even more important than the specific espresso machine you use....

January 1, 2022 · 3 min · 502 words · Dennis Brooks

Wanna buy an ebike? Here are our top picks from 2021

Youve survived this weird and difficult year and youre thinking to treat yourself with an ebike. But choosing the right bike for your isnt an easy task, so were here to help you. So yes,its the ebike you almost never have to worry about getting stolen. At the same time, its lightweight and small design dont reduce the riding quality. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Prices start at $2,995....

January 1, 2022 · 1 min · 151 words · Austin Gomez

A year of escooters fighting fuckwit riders and government crackdowns

And both micromobility providers and manufacturers are feeling the pain. To many, escooters seem like the vital cog in last-mile mobility solutions in urban areas. Theyre highly accessible, environmentally friendly, affordable, and theres plenty of variety to choose from. Just this morning, I counted four different brands blocking the sidewalk in my street. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. It followed an accident where a pedestrian washit and killedby an e-scooter....

December 31, 2021 · 2 min · 365 words · Brittany Jones

BCIs had a big year in the lab. In 2022, they’re coming to the market

Brain-computer interfaces are slowly edging into the mainstream. Aftera stringof scientific breakthroughs, neurotech companies are starting to commercialize their research. Among them isBlackrock Neurotech, which focuses on restoring functionsthat have been impaired by disabilities or accidents. The company isbest-knownfor developing a neural implant that enabled a paralyzed man tocontrol a robotic arm with his mind. In 2022, the Utah-based firmplans to launch its first commercial rig. Shortly thereafter, well have a fully implantable wireless version as well with even more capability....

December 31, 2021 · 2 min · 303 words · Nathan Anderson

Could electric velomobiles change micromobility? Meet the Kinner Car

While the Kinner is described as a primarilyhuman-powered vehicle, youll still get electrical assistance. It fits two riders and has room for luggage under the hood. The Kinner has been created byguitar-builder and classic-vehicle-restorer Ari Jukka Luomaranta. I reached out to him, to get to know more about it. What throw in of electric motor will the vehicle use? According toLuomaranta, the Kinner will use an assistant electric motor with automatic gears....

December 31, 2021 · 2 min · 315 words · Donna King

Job hunting season is just around the corner – here’s 6 tips to get ready

Its the most wonderful time of the year! And no, we dont mean because its the holiday season. Are you happy in your current field or role? Have your passions and interests changed? Is there something thats missing in your current career? Take some time to sit down and really think about what you want. Researching companies will help you to establish whats important to you in your next role....

December 31, 2021 · 2 min · 224 words · Susan Johnson

Scientists want to call Pluto a planet again — along with 150 other nearby space rocks

A team of scientists in the US is calling for the return of Plutos planetary status. My favorite soundbyte of the day that probably won’t make it to TV. It came from NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine. Scientists now want to add every Pluto-like rock floating near our sun to the list of official planets. 40% off TNW Conference! Basically, it means any geologically-complex entity in space can meet the teams proposed requirements for planetary status....

December 31, 2021 · 1 min · 94 words · Ryan Perkins

5 key traits of a bootcamp that’s worth your time

Bootcamps, bootcamps, bootcamps… Theyre everywhere, and everyone has an opinion. On one end of the spectrum are the hard-skeptics. The hard-skeptics believe that bootcamps are selling snake oilits impossible to teach what they claim in three months. If you went to a bootcamp you were a victim. On the other end of the spectrum are the evangelists. School has a lot to learn from bootcamps. If youre only exposed to strong opinions, it can be disorienting....

December 30, 2021 · 4 min · 796 words · Todd Arellano

How electric trucks became all the rage this year

This was the biggest in 2021 and the sixth-largest ever on a US exchange. It trumps Uber, which raised $8.1 billion in 2019. Solar and hydrogen show their green cred Companies are also investing in solar and hydrogen fuel cells. We are focused on helping to evolve and transition the industry towards a carbon-neutral and emissions-free future. In September, Hyundaiannounced its Hydrogen Vision 2040at an online event calledHydrogen Wave. Two months later, California announced a three-year $1....

December 30, 2021 · 2 min · 228 words · Brandy Gonzalez

Scientists created a biological quantum circuit in grisly experiment with tardigrades

This is a fundamental property of quantum computing. But this kind of quantum function usually only occurs with particle-sized objects. There is, however, some debate as to the significance of the teams efforts. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The tardigrade itself is shown to be entangled with the remaining subsystems. Putting a speck of dust next to the qubit would have a similar effect. For now, lets talk about the experiment itself....

December 30, 2021 · 1 min · 141 words · Michael Berry