Learn the basics of Google advertising and all the tricks for using it right for just $15

Consumers make more than160 billion searcheson Google each month. Thats almost 84,000 searches every second of every day. 40% off TNW Conference!

October 28, 2021 · 1 min · 22 words · Kelly Jones

Loyal as a dog — study shows dogs signal commitment in men’s dating profiles

Theres an art to creating profiles, including uploading photographs to prompt a potential mate to indicate interest. Most people do not dramatically lie, however. Instead, they useminor deceptionsorsmall exaggerations. Altering photos by using filters is a common way to improve ones portrayed physical appearance. Presumably, then, online daters provide photos that are accurate and speak to their interests and intentions. Looking for commitment? We looked at 250 women and 250 men seeking long-term relationships, and 250 men seeking short-term relationships....

October 28, 2021 · 1 min · 166 words · Brooke Robbins

NASA wants to control the conversation around the search for ET

Up front:Wow! What a great idea right? But… uh… Im pretty sure thats covered underthe scientific methodandpeer review. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Ive got toproveIve created cold fusion. Background:Astrobiologists and astrophysicists do not struggle to codify their experimental findings in a scientific manner. By what possible measure could laypeoples misinterpretation of scientific rigor devalue the actual science? So far, there is literally noscientificevidence whatsoever indicating aliens exist....

October 28, 2021 · 1 min · 213 words · Kelly Stout

Relying on a single cloud provider is hella risky — here’s a smarter strategy

And this isnt the first time. Who could forgetFastlys outageearlier this year that affected sites including Reddit, eBay, and The New York Times? A well-developed cloud strategy could preserve your business aches, pains, and even potential shutdowns. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Vendor lock-in also limits the amount of data sovereignty your organization can maintain. Of course, as with any plan, there are some drawbacks to consider. Diversifying cloud platforms may also require internal staff to manage your cloud strategy, adding to operating costs....

October 28, 2021 · 2 min · 220 words · Dean Ayala

The Facebook Papers: All the major revelations in a handy list

Facebook has had many bad days and months, and the company is currently facing yet another public disgrace. Lets dive right into them. What are the Facebook Papers? Whos Frances Haugen and what does she think about Facebook? 40% off TNW Conference! you’re able to read more about ithere. Below are some of the big problem areas for Facebook. Well keep updating the list as new details emerge. Facebooks more popular among baby boomers these days....

October 28, 2021 · 2 min · 278 words · Michelle Hernandez

We asked Slack why it plays smooth jazz in lonely Huddles

These days, Slack and other professional communication software is as ubiquitous as email. This means that when something changes, its a Big Deal. Well, it turns out… me. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. I couldnt let the mystery of Slacks mall jazz expulsion lie. So, friends, thats exactly what I did. In fact, I just rang up Anna Niess, Slacks Senior Staff Product Designer. Bet all those hardboiled detectives wish they could solve their quandaries as simply....

October 28, 2021 · 1 min · 167 words · Jesse Smith

A beginner’s guide to AI: Ethics

Welcome to Neurals beginners guide to AI. The discourse surrounding artificial intelligence ethics is wide, varied, and completely out of control. Worse, the media tends to muddy up the issue byconflating artificial intelligence ethics with speculative science fiction. Should we worry about sentient AI rising up and killing us all? But is it an ethical issue? Well come back to this question. We use common sense. AI ethics are a sticky wicket because they comprise a two-fold scenario....

October 27, 2021 · 3 min · 491 words · Erik Barker

China says it has a quantum computer a million times more powerful than Google’s

File under:Huge, if true. Lets be up front here, Im not a quantum physicist. So take the grain of salt Im about to feed you with a separate, larger grain of salt. The claims coming out of China are credible and theresearch paperappears to be totally legit. But I still dont believe it. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. What we know:the researchers built a 66-qubit quantum computer. Background:uh, when did we start calling this stuff quantum primacy?...

October 27, 2021 · 2 min · 295 words · Taylor Schmidt

How to transfer your WhatsApp chats from iPhone to Android

Thankfully, WhatsApp is nowrolling out a feature to easily transfer your chatsfrom iPhones to Android phones. Once youve connected both phones, follow the process below: 40% off TNW Conference! Google recently released Android 12 to the public, but currently, only Pixel phones have had the update. If youre using a gear from any other manufacturer you might have to wait for the update. If you use a Samsung phone, followthis guideto transfer your WhatsApp chats from an iPhone....

October 27, 2021 · 1 min · 119 words · Brandon Mays

Installing a smart doorbell? Here’s how to do it without being fined

As any local solicitor can tell you, some of the most bitter legal disputes originate fromdisagreements between neighbors. A relatively recent development in neighbor conflicts are clashes centered on home surveillance products, such asCCTV camerasandsmart doorbells. The use of surveillance technologies is governed by a range of measures. Some provide advice and guidance, like the surveillance cameracode of practice, which sets outprinciples for operatorsto follow. 40% off TNW Conference! While this caseand othersthat have followed since didnt involve smart doorbells specifically, the principle is the same....

October 27, 2021 · 1 min · 137 words · Louis Franklin

Scientists think they can finally speak to whales. Maybe they shouldn’t?

Imagine youre a whale. No, not a person who holds vast amounts of cryptocurrency. An actual whale swimming in the ocean. you’ve got the option to think of it as a leadership or creative-thinking experiment if it helps. Youre swimming along and chatting with your pod as you do whale stuff. Everything is pretty much the same way its been for about 45 million years. And then suddenly a robot starts talking to you in your own language....

October 27, 2021 · 2 min · 285 words · Joy Leblanc

SpaceX’s success is built on the bones of tiny birds

Theres a bird killer on the loose, a vicious murderer with an insatiable bloodlust for endangered species. His name is Elon Musk. 40% off TNW Conference! They also worry about the environmental impact of SpaceXsplans to drill for gasin the area. American Bird Conservancy (@ABCbirds)October 26, 2021 Residents have alsoaccused SpaceXof ruining the neighborhood. Musk, however, has previously appeared dismissive of the effects on their lives. Flying on SpaceX rockets wont feel quite as fun if theyve been built on tiny bird skeletons....

October 27, 2021 · 1 min · 149 words · Joseph Garcia

Surprise! The MacBook Pro’s notch is a software mess too

Weve already devotedtoomanywordsto the new 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros notch, yet it continues to haunt us. This is Apple were talking about, and Apple doesnt make design mistakes like that, after all. Would long lists of menu items jump over the notch, or would they be obscured by it? As it turns out, the answer is all of the above. YouTuberQuinn NelsonofSnazzy Labshighlights the issues succinctly. !pic.twitter.com/epse3Cv3xF Quinn Nelson (@SnazzyQ)October 26, 2021...

October 27, 2021 · 1 min · 171 words · Richard Stone