How to successfully expand your brand into China

The Chinese market is one of the most appealing for brands looking to expand into new territories. But thats not necessarily true, and we know many examples of a brand that failed to do so. So lets dive into whats the right way to approach the opportunities the Chinese market has to offer. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. They think the following way: Hell, we entered the USA, Brazil, and Japan....

November 9, 2021 · 2 min · 415 words · Rebecca Rush

Paging the plagiarism police — AI is getting better at writing students’ essays

With this, companies such asGoogle,Microsoft, and NVIDIAcan now producehuman-like text. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The use of technology in academic writing is already widespread. Advancements in AI technology have led to new tools, products and servicesbeing offered to writersto improvecontent and efficiency. As these improve, soonentire articlesoressays might begenerated andwritten entirely by artificial intelligence. In Canada, there is little data regarding the rates of misconduct. Academic misconduct is in all likelihoodunder-reported across Canadian higher education institutions....

November 9, 2021 · 1 min · 141 words · Herbert Burton

Review: Urbanista’s solar-powered Los Angeles headphones feel like the future

It kind of feels like magic. Its one of those technologies that feels like the future, despite having been around for ages. The key lies in the headband. 40% off TNW Conference! The app is currently showing 90%. Just note that they do charge much more effectively with sunlight than with indoor lighting. Of course, this wouldnt matter if Urbanista didnt get the basics right. I also appreciate the physical buttons, including a customizable function button....

November 9, 2021 · 1 min · 138 words · Charles Fisher

The Facebook whistleblower’s must-have rules to rein in social media

Frances Haugens testimony tour arrived in Brussels on Monday to a rapturous reception. Instead, it would simply split the challenges across separate entities. At the European Parliament, Haugen expressed further concerns about some of the more stringent rules. In certain areas, she advised lawmakers to beef up the DSA. Haugen also advised lawmakers to impose language-neutral solutions on platforms,EuroNews reports. This would ensure that content moderation doesnt only work on American English....

November 9, 2021 · 1 min · 159 words · Hayden Harrison

Why Elon Musk should build a nuclear fusion reactor in Texas

If you didnt just leap out of your seat, thats okay. But heres the thing:this time really is different. We might really be a decade away from a useful fusion reactor. 40% off TNW Conference! Unlocking a breakthrough technology is only half the battle. The tricky part is implementation. First, its prohibitively expensive. The reactors alone costin excess of $20B. And then you have to build a whole facility, staff it, and take care of overhead....

November 9, 2021 · 2 min · 373 words · Melvin Oneal

Would you buy a car without its promised tech? BMW latest to make compromises due to chip shortage

This week BMW confirmed withAuto-blogthat its shipping vehicles without touchscreen functionality in response to the semiconductor chip shortage. The Backup Assistant enables automatic reversing in narrow parking areas and those with poor visibility. Buyers receive $500 compensation for the lowered functionalities… but is that enough compensation? Reduced functionalities have been a trend this year 40% off TNW Conference! In March, General Motors announced it was building 2021 Silverado and Sierra pickupswithout active fuel management modules....

November 9, 2021 · 2 min · 359 words · Jennifer Alvarez

Your Spotify Wrapped 2021 is embarrassing and there’s nothing you can do about it

The looming arrival of Spotify Wrapped always arouses excitement and terror. For those of you in the latter camp, I have some tragic news: youre already too late. Tracking for this years Spotify Wrapped ended on October 31. Your impending round-up is now at the mercy of the algorithms. The news has shocked and enraged Spotify users. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The more merciful protestors, meanwhile, have taken their distress to Twitter....

November 9, 2021 · 1 min · 194 words · Ronald Anthony

5 cost-saving rules for startups to filter app advertising ideas to lower CPI

App discovery doesnt just happen on the app store; teams are competing for crafting the most compelling ads. So, what are the rules? It’s free, every week, in your inbox. First, discuss if you could outsource the brainstorming process. For example, an Edtech startup for kids should aim to show the educational value of the product. And this requires a very good understanding of the parent audience. In such cases, the best solution is to create an in-house agency to brainstorm advertising content ideas....

November 8, 2021 · 2 min · 297 words · Donald Baker

A forensic analysis of Elon Musk’s Twitter poll on Tesla stock

Elon Musks tweeting is causing controversy again. While billionaires dont typically let tweets dictate their investment strategies, Musk has several motivations for his unusual approach. They range from slightly shady to risibly egotistical. Being a better billionaire Musk launched his poll amid rising anger about inequality. These extreme contrasts have triggered calls for billionaires to pay new taxes on unrealized gains in their assets. Musk, unsurprisingly, isnot a fan of the proposals....

November 8, 2021 · 2 min · 322 words · Terri Braun MD

Australia is sending a rover to the Moon to get… water?

40% off TNW Conference! The ispace moon lander was displayed in Washington DC. The rover will have to survive an extreme environment on the lunar surface. As the moon rotates relative to the Sun, it experiences day and night cycles, just like Earth. But one day on the Moon lasts 29.5 Earth days. Advanced space-grade aluminum developed in Australia will help protect it from damage. Like the one used by NASA, this testbed can mimic the physical and chemical conditions on the Moon....

November 8, 2021 · 1 min · 86 words · Rebecca Gutierrez

Everything marketers need to know about Telegram’s new ad platform

In the past, Telegram has attempted to earn money bycreating a cryptocurrency operation,but the idea failed. Now, the firm is relying on an age-old idea to get some cash in the bank: ads. If you hate ads, dont worry. The company said its working on a subscription option thatll let you pay to turn off all ads. However, theres no mention of how much youll need to pay for it as of now....

November 8, 2021 · 2 min · 230 words · Debbie Griffith

Get these Python questions right to ace your data science job interview

If you want to have a career in data science, knowing Python is a must. Ill also show you several example questions and give you solutions to push you in the right direction. Technical Concepts of Python Interview Questions This guide is not company-specific. Additionally, you should also attempt to find some company-specific questions and attempt to solve them too. Knowing general concepts and practicing them on real-life questions is a winning combination....

November 8, 2021 · 2 min · 417 words · Heather Brown

How the GoCarma app can change driver behaviour

Carpooling is a great way to cut driving costs, reduce traffic, save time, and reduce stress. It also improves air quality and lowers greenhouse gas emissions. Rates of traffic and parking congestion are reduced. Many states in the US use toll roads to encourage carpooling. The problem is that people cheat. But a company calledCarmahas stopped HOV cheating in Texas, a state with over 50 toll roads. I spoke to Carmas Chief Business Officer, Paul Steinberg, to find out more....

November 8, 2021 · 2 min · 414 words · Brian Griffin