Squid Game? More like Scam Game: A roundup

Squid Game, Neftlixs sensational survival drama, has officially become the platforms most watched show ever. If only I could unwatch it and watch it again from the beginning… Red light, green light lets begin. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. In fact, it jumped310,000%in value last Sunday. The tokens website and social accounts have disappeared. According toGizmodo, the scammers behind Squid seem to have made it off with an estimated $3....

November 3, 2021 · 2 min · 293 words · Wendy Campbell

Stop using ‘rainbow’ maps — it doesn’t do your data justice

The choice of color to represent information in scientific images is a fundamental part of communicating findings. A color map is a palette of multiple different colors that assign values to regions on a plot. 40% off TNW Conference! Fundamentally, the change between the colors in the palette is not smooth. Rainbow, the most-widely used color map, doesnt produce a smooth gradient and is not universally readable. There is growing recognition of the challenges associated with rainbow palettes....

November 3, 2021 · 1 min · 135 words · David Eaton

The 4 computer systems of the future (and what we’ll use them for)

Thirty years ago the height of posh was owning a portable landline phone. Now our smartphones are personal computers that can process natural language commands and run AI models on-rig. Maybe, maybe not. The next 30 years of computer advances dont seem quite as certain as the last were. Werepushing up against Moores lawand beginning to get diminishing returns when it comes to creating more powerful classical systems. On the other hand, were also on the cusp of several new computing paradigms....

November 3, 2021 · 2 min · 415 words · Renee Brennan

This pre-Black Friday sale can help you spice up the look of your boring old Apple Watch

Everybody loves the Apple Watch. Well, unless youre down for the typical, totalitarian tech standard basic black, of course. However, style still counts. 40% off TNW Conference! Compatible with all Apple Watch series models, this band brings your look a whole new vibe. you’ve got the option to order this watch band in either sandalwood or walnut varieties. Each comes in either 38mm/40mm or 42mm/44mm versions. That lowers the final cost of this gotta-have-it Apple Watch accessory below $100 just $98....

November 3, 2021 · 1 min · 81 words · Joseph Scott

3 vital lessons I learned expanding our startup into new markets

Alright, youve built a decent product. But… your growth rate is starting to stagnate. In essence, what this means is that youre starting to hit the ceiling in your operating region. So, its probably time to expand your business geographically and this is exactly what happened to my company. 40% off TNW Conference! Except for the fact that these silver bullets dont exist. But going through this whole process has taught me some valuable lessons that can be of help to you....

November 2, 2021 · 3 min · 576 words · Eric Gutierrez

A weenie telescope past Saturn may be better than a beefy one close to Earth

Dozens of space-based telescopes operate near Earth and provide incredible images of the universe. Im an astrophysicistwho studies the formation of structure in the universe. So what would such a mission look like? And what science could be done? Where a telescope is located matters nearly as much as its power. In many cases, the farther from the Sun, the better. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. But these stars are very far away, and there arelimits to what astronomers can learn about them....

November 2, 2021 · 1 min · 200 words · Megan Gonzalez

EV drivers in the Netherlands can now use Tesla’s EV Supercharger stations

This week Tesla launched its first-everNon-Tesla Supercharger pilot. More customers using the Supercharger web link enables faster expansion. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Tesla vehicles in Europe use the Combined Charging System (CSS) along with other OEMs. In the US Tesla cars use a proprietary connector. But will Tesla users want to lose access to an exclusive club? Future sites will only be opened to Non-Tesla vehicles if there is available capacity....

November 2, 2021 · 1 min · 102 words · Joseph Bradley

Facebook whistleblower urges Zuck to step down — good luck with that

Trouble at Facebook is like saying water is wet. This has been a tough year for Zuck and co with Capitol Riots and vaccine misinformation to handle. However, those were nothing compared to the last few weeks. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Haugen isnt the first one to wish that Zuck should remove himself from the CEO position. In 2019,a number of shareholderswanted him to step down from the position....

November 2, 2021 · 2 min · 233 words · Jared Sullivan

Notability pisses off users with subscription model, but should they be angry? (Updated)

First, the good news: the app (which used to be $8.99) is now free! It’s free, every week, in your inbox. You will continue to have access to any items or technology you previously purchased. Fuck whoever made this decision. Notability was the best app. Very disappointed there is no grandfathering in; will be switching. The nature of development and what people expect from apps has changed rapidly over the past few years....

November 2, 2021 · 1 min · 144 words · Connie Johnson

PocketDrum puts a virtual drum kit in your hands. It’s even on sale at a pre-Black Friday price

I cant wait until my child grows up to become a drummer…said no parent ever. Look, no parent ever wants to squash the dreams of their kid. However, self-preservation does play a factor in how those dreams manifest. And that doesnt even take into account the noise. Oh, Lord…the noise. Yet…drummers gotta drum. And probably a handful of other doms as well. 40% off TNW Conference! They can keep up the assault, all while no one else around them hears a thing....

November 2, 2021 · 1 min · 95 words · Sean Coleman

Scientists may have found the first extragalactic planet – can we talk to it?

Scientists at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics believe theyve discovered the first extragalactic planet ever observed by humans. Up front:Ive got extragalactic planetary, planetary extragalacticto the tune of theBeastie Boys Intergalacticstuck in my head. And, now, you probably do too. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. How far away?About 28 million light years. Thats a big deal because the universe has a speed limit. According to the laws of physics, we cant go faster than the speed of light....

November 2, 2021 · 1 min · 185 words · Jennifer Cook

Should you get earbuds with ‘personalized’ sound?

The days of arguing about whether you should have a pair of wireless earbuds are over. The results are in: you need some. Over the past few years, the quality of true wireless earbuds has skyrocketed and youre spoilt for choice. These are miraculous bits of technology that, despite theirubiquity, still feel kinda magical. But… we can do more. What the hell is personalized sound? 40% off TNW Conference! (If youd like more info on how it works,go here)....

November 2, 2021 · 2 min · 254 words · Angie Grant

Still no Apple Car, but we’ll soon (?) get Apple’s car crash detection

Weve been expecting an Apple Car for a while now, but it might happensometime this decade. But, folks, theres no need to be in despair. 40% off TNW Conference! Theres something familiar in there Does this ring a bell? Do EVs excite your electrons? Do ebikes get your wheels spinning? Do self-driving cars get you all charged up? Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou Ioanna is a writer at TNW. With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies....

November 2, 2021 · 1 min · 85 words · Carrie Bird