Russia’s attack on its own satellite could put all of us in danger

Earlier this week,astronauts onboard the International Space Station rushed to seek shelter. It is not clear how many pieces of untraceable debris have been created. Debris and condemnation 40% off TNW Conference! Condemnations of this single event were echoed inFrance, theUnited KingdomandSouth Korea. Various space industry associations and businesses have expressedconcerns about Russias latest act. Space is not a vacuum Space activities are subject to extensive laws and regulations. Civil society initiatives toclarify the law as it applies to military activities in outer spaceare ongoing....

November 26, 2021 · 1 min · 88 words · Douglas Smith

We picked the 3 coolest two-wheelers from the EIMCA Moto Show

The Vespa Elettrica RED Yes, I know, Vespas are always iconic and beautiful. And yes, the electric Vespa was already introduced way back inJanuary. But this one is… 40% off TNW Conference! For every Vespa RED purchased, a $100 will go to supporting the organizations mission. Performance-wise, the Vespa RED shares the same characteristics with the original electric model. I also love its multimedia display that connects the vehicle with your smartphone....

November 26, 2021 · 1 min · 160 words · Amanda Barton

Who are the nuns taking on Microsoft?

Weve updated this story with the results. The congregation is leading a group ofMicrosoftinvestors who want to hold the firm accountable for its tech. Who are the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace? It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The sisters are also seasoned shareholder advocates. This year, theyve zeroed in on Microsofts lobbying efforts. Tech isn’t neutral. We filed a shareholder resolution asking#Microsoftto report on#lobbyingalignment. Despite its#racialjusticepolicies, Microsoft lobbies for bills enabling police surveillance....

November 26, 2021 · 2 min · 233 words · Timothy Wallace

Adam Mosseri vs Congress: Why the Senate believes Instagram is bad for kids

Instagram is in the crosshairs of Congress. The hearing will be led bySenator Richard Blumenthal, who heads the Senate Commerce subcommittee on consumer protection. The testimony comes amid growing concerns about Instagrams effects on young people. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. We all want young people to be safe when theyre online. Lawmakers now have the chance to interrogate Instagrams approach to these goals. Story byThomas Macaulay Thomas is the managing editor of TNW....

November 25, 2021 · 1 min · 132 words · Mary Sullivan

From our worst month to our best: 4 lessons my startup learned the hard way

The pandemic was incredibly difficult for manystartups, and mine was one of them. As restrictions started, our operations fell by a whopping81%. This might not be that surprising, seeing that we work in recruitment. But what might be a surprise is that we made it through this difficult patch and are growing again. Before we dive in, let me give you a bit of background. My startup Globalwork was founded in Colombia and operates across Latin America....

November 25, 2021 · 2 min · 275 words · Daniel Ferguson

Get brilliant audio and active noise cancellation with this holiday-friendly earbuds for just $31.99

Headphones and earbuds of all types have been trumpeting about noise cancellation for years. Its crude, but often effective. 40% off TNW Conference! Despite all that fine craftsmanship, the xFyro earbuds are no lightweights once theyre out in the world. That drops the final price for these powerful headphones tojust $31.99.

November 25, 2021 · 1 min · 51 words · Anita Williams

Hold your fire: Kalashnikov wants to make electric minicars

After making weapons for 214 years, its now eyeing a piece of the EV market. Come off it, Ioanna, you say. And maybe youre imagining an aggressive vehicle with firearms attached all around. That was on my mind too. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. A year later, the company introduced the UV-4staxi variant. In my opinion, its styling is a bit weird. Itdoesnt have a full-width front like most cars, and opts for a narrower nose....

November 25, 2021 · 1 min · 154 words · George Hernandez

Making TikTok resumes is not just for Gen Z — I’m deeply sorry

Of course, some people will take it to the next level. In fact, some people are even applying for roles via TikTok! What is TikTok? It’s free, every week, in your inbox. During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, it even provided information from doctors. Now its going one step further. What has it got to do with hiring? While the pilot is now finished. We havent heard the end of TikTok resumes and heres why....

November 25, 2021 · 2 min · 225 words · Tonya Thomas

Our outdated space laws could threaten global peace — the UN aims to change that

The U.N. First Committee deals with disarmament, global challenges and threats to peace that affect the international community. On Nov. 1, it approved a resolution that creates an open-ended working group. We are two space policy experts with specialties inspace lawand thebusiness of commercial space. We are also the president and vice president at the National Space Society, a nonprofit space advocacy group. It is refreshing to see the U.N. acknowledge the harsh reality that peace in space remains uncomfortably tenuous....

November 25, 2021 · 2 min · 309 words · Melinda Nichols

Setapp offers over 200 brilliant productivity apps to supercharge your Mac. And right now, it’s over 50% off

And odds are, youre right. 40% off TNW Conference! If you need security or computer maintenance help, this library of choices has multiple options. Task management, creativity, personal finance, and other app categories are well represented too. Members can install as many apps as they want and use each for the length of your subscription.

November 25, 2021 · 1 min · 55 words · Alicia Wall

Startups vs established companies: 4 biggest differences for marketers

What are the major differences in doingmarketingfor startups compared to mature companies? 40% off TNW Conference! For a startup, especially one in the early stages, the situation is completely different. At its heart, entrepreneurship is not about sticking to pre-written guidelines but instead about inventing novel solutions. Nevertheless, a startup founder should outline at least the minimum range of key objectives of a promotional campaign. Its necessary to picture what the marketer should be working on, after all....

November 25, 2021 · 2 min · 250 words · Christina Clark

The childhood phones that broke our hearts

Do you remember the good old days? When people had real values, the streets were safe at night, and America was great? But I do recall the joyous phone designs of the past. Most of them were hideous and stupid, but at least they had charm. Many of these cellular gems are in theMobile Phone Museum. The website has got the TNW editorial team wistfully reminiscing. Heres how we had our hearts broken by old handsets....

November 25, 2021 · 2 min · 295 words · Megan Huffman

The Roborock S7 changed my mind about robot vacuums in tiny apartments

And yet thats exactly whats happened with the $650Roborock S7, a combined vacuum cleaner and mop. It is one of the few gadgets Ive tested lately that I can actually say made my life better. Ive been a remote worker since well before the pandemic, which means my office is my home. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Luckily, my job means I get to test this stuff out....

November 25, 2021 · 1 min · 203 words · Kaitlyn Harmon