The weirdest future cars at this month’s auto shows

But youd also be completely wrong. In China and the US, auto shows are back with a vengeance and theyre not taking any prisoners. Hyundai Seven Ioniq Ive always been fascinated by the notion of the car asthe third place. No longer a just mode of transport, but a place to hang besides work and home. 40% off TNW Conference! Passengers and drivers will have an unprecedented amount of freedom to change the architecture inside their vehicles....

November 25, 2021 · 2 min · 327 words · Adam Hanson

TNW’s favorite games to play with friends online

Online multiplayer games As always, video games bring people together. 40% off TNW Conference! While I wasnt in love with itwhen it launched,Sea of Thieveshas become a fun first-person pirate game. Theres no time like now to get into a massively multiplayer online game. Depending on whether you want fantasy, chaos, or cowboy, theres an MMO for you. Minecraftis, as always, a staple for friendly multiplayer. you could partake of some pretty absurd party games with up to 10 participants....

November 25, 2021 · 1 min · 190 words · Sabrina Jones

Uber forced to leave Brussels — what happened to the company’s European dream?

Uber entered Brussels in 2014 with UberPop, where private individuals could register to transport people for a fee. 40% off TNW Conference! What does this mean for Uber drivers in Brussels? According to an official statement by the company, almost 2,000 drivers will loose their opportunity to generate income. De facto this concerns 95 percent of our drivers, told an Uber spokesperson to De Standaard. Do not#driveto#Brusselstoday, cause#uberdrivers are blocking all main roads....

November 25, 2021 · 1 min · 155 words · Matthew Herrera

Why being a ‘Swiss army knife’ hurts your business

When I bought my first house, I wanted to make some home improvements and needed tools. It was made of a heavy base that contained the battery and motor. I was in love with the versatility of this amazing machine I mean 3-in-1, how incredible! but then I slowly realized it had abigdownside. It certainly could do three different things, it just did those three things poorly. If I had bought one normal drill, it would have done its job just fine....

November 25, 2021 · 2 min · 242 words · Thomas Arnold

Your music taste should decide which headphones you buy

I am a professional musician and a professor ofmusic technology who studies acoustics. My work investigates the intersection betweenthe scientific, artistic, andsubjective human elementsof sound. In physics, sound is made of air vibrations consisting of a series of high and low pressure zones. These are the cycles of a sound wave. Counting the number of cycles that occur per seconddetermines the frequency, or pitch, of the sound. Higher frequencies mean higher pitches....

November 25, 2021 · 2 min · 271 words · Joshua Johnson

Ground-breaking or site-breaking? What devs expect from WordPress 5.9

WordPress is anotoriously divisiveplatform. While the CMS powersa whopping 39%of websites, its abhorred and adored in equal measure. The next version looks destined for further contrasting reactions. WordPress this weekshared new detailson what to expect in release 5.9. A block party? It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The improved editor experience delivers a wider sandbox for editors to safely play in. Ground-breaking or site-breaking? WordPress said to expect a ground-breaking release, whichhas sparked concernabout potential turbulence....

November 24, 2021 · 1 min · 156 words · Susan Montgomery

India can’t decide if it loves or hates crypto

What is the problem? In the last week, several authorities have called for regulation on cryptocurrencies. 40% off TNW Conference! Take crypto-currency or bitcoin for example. What does this mean for cryptocurrency investors? After the parliaments winter schedule was announced, several investors started selling their coins. Cryptocurrency exchanges have urged people to stop panicking as theres no final law in place. At CoinSwitch Kuber, we shall follow the directions provided by the government....

November 24, 2021 · 1 min · 118 words · Susan Thornton

Python is now programming’s no. 1 language. This training will help you use it like a pro

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November 24, 2021 · 1 min · 7 words · Thomas Morris

Python sucks in terms of energy efficiency — literally

Python is one of the most popular programming languages in the world. Dutch software companysprogramming language indexfor 2021 also indicates that. But is it one of the most energy-efficient coding languages out there? It notes that C tops the chart followed by Rust, C++, and Ada. So the researchers have published another study with updated tests and results earlier this year. Spoiler alert: Python still performs poorly. It’s free, every week, in your inbox....

November 24, 2021 · 1 min · 130 words · Jennifer Davis

Scientists propose first steps toward creating life on Mars

And, if you believe the current hype, that day could come in the next couple of decades. NASA hasevery intentionof sending a crewed mission to the red planet sometime in the 2030s. Is Elon Musk right? Is it imperative to the future of humanity that we become a multiplanet species as soon as possible? Make humanity a multiplanet species! The answers simple: terraforming. Basically, we use science and engineering to figure out a way to make Mars more like Earth....

November 24, 2021 · 1 min · 162 words · Anthony Meza

The Dragon X5 offers the gaming control smartphone players never get. Right now, it’s under $35

Mobile gaming is a heck of a lot bigger than Minesweeper and Candy Crush. Last year, games for your phone and other mobile devices brought in revenuestotalling over $77 billion. Mobile games even make up about a quarter of all app downloads for both Android and iOS devices. Most smartphone models will slip easily into the controllers firm grip, then sync quickly via Bluetooth. 40% off TNW Conference! That lowers the final price down toonly $34....

November 24, 2021 · 1 min · 79 words · Alexandria Davis

The Pixel 6 just launched, but Pixel 6a leaks already look great

Heres what we know about it so far. Credit:OnLeaks and 91Mobiles 40% off TNW Conference! Its also a little smaller than the Pixel 5a was, approaching the relatively minuscule Pixel 5. Thats welcome news for those who prefer smaller phones. I just hope the company brings back the fabric cases. In the meantime, the Pixel Buds A-Series are excellent. Who knows, maybe Google will even have new earbuds to announce come launch time....

November 24, 2021 · 1 min · 157 words · Michael Lee

Think predictive text makes you faster? You’re a fool

Typing is one of the most common things we do on our mobile phones. A recent survey suggests that Millennials spend48 minuteseach day texting, while boomers spend 30 minutes. Since the advent of mobile phones, the way we text has changed. Functions such as autocorrect and predictive text are designed to make typing faster and more efficient. But research shows this isnt necessarily true of predictive text. Astudypublished in 2016 found predictive text wasnt associated with any overall improvement in typing speed....

November 24, 2021 · 2 min · 337 words · Tanya Fernandez