This Dutch company proves ebikes can be made locally

Whats the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of the Netherlands? How does a company of four compete with the big players in the market? I sat down with Tom at our recent TNW conference to find out. Its all in the frame The companys secret sauce is its locally made frame. Its a great example of materials innovation. This creates a strong and lightweight frame that is different from the typical tubular offerings....

October 20, 2021 · 2 min · 392 words · Zachary Jones

Transfer all your data to your new iPhone 13 with this all-in-one manager

So you have the shiny new iPhone 13 in your hands. Whatever file it is, wherever it is stored, the manager will ensure that itll get backed up. AnyTrans also offers efficient and minimalist control over all your iOS data. More than 10 million users have trusted AnyTrans to transfer and backup their important data. 40% off TNW Conference! Story byTNW Deals Hot deals courtesy of The Next Web.Hot deals courtesy of The Next Web....

October 20, 2021 · 1 min · 75 words · Paul Palmer

You can now test a handful of Android apps on Windows 11

That highly anticipated feature is finally showing signs of life, albeit in a very limited form. Similar to the Windows Subsystem for Linux, the Android subsystem will run in a Hyper-V Virtual machine. These seem to be integrated pretty tightly with Windows. Unfortunately, the selection is very limited to start, at just 50 apps. These include Amazons Kindle app, Khan Academy Kids, and a handful of games and apps for kids....

October 20, 2021 · 1 min · 74 words · Tracie Blankenship

Apple Music’s new Voice plan is the weirdest way to push Siri

Siri recently hit10 years of disappointing users but thats not stopping Apple from ploughing ahead with it. Yay for HomePod users, I guess? At itsMacBook Pro event, the company announced this new Apple Music plan designed around the power of Siri. At the outset, it looks like a weird move. Why would I need Siri to play music when I can control it through my iPhone or iPad? The new music plan has plenty of caveats....

October 19, 2021 · 2 min · 221 words · Jessica Arnold

Hands-on: The Pixel 6 is here, and Google is finally serious about hardware

Its no surprise the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro arelaunching today. The Pixel 6 is even cheaper than last years Pixel 5 with itsrelatively wimpy specs. I liked the Pixel 5, mind you. It was far from the flagship phones of the year, but it got most of the basics right. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Lets confirm those final specs once and for all. Most of the other specs on the Pro are just nice bonuses....

October 19, 2021 · 2 min · 214 words · Hannah Martin

How the laws of physics could prevent us from ever meeting aliens

Where are the aliens? Fermi wasnt a troll. you’ve got the option to believe in aliens and also recognize that science requires actionable data. But what if both Fermis paradox and the alien enthusiasts are correct? Lets start with the basics. Thats a long trip to make for some small odds. But what if we simplify things a bit. And, according to them, about 94% ofeverythingis out of our reach....

October 19, 2021 · 1 min · 207 words · Amber Johnson

How to say ‘no’ to your customers and still provide great service

Ive worked in customer-facing roles in the retail and hospitality industries, and now Im a freelance writer. But even when theyre dead wrong, what do you do? Here are my tips for how to walk that fine line as a service provider. Dont fall for an ambush to stand your ground, you’re gonna wanna be prepared. Being caught off guard is a one-way ticket to being taken advantage of. I had a contract to write some website copy....

October 19, 2021 · 3 min · 432 words · Mary Jennings

Mac owners, this bundle can help you keep your digital video library under control

Technology is usually our friend. But sometimes, its just an incredible pain. You used to have all your favorite movies available on your bookshelf in easy, convenient DVDs. Unfortunately, the streaming home for your favorite movies today may not be where theyre found tomorrow. If you’re able to find them at all. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. This collection features three apps that make it easy to maintain a comprehensive, well-organized media library....

October 19, 2021 · 1 min · 75 words · Anthony Mullins

NASA’s fancy-pants asteroid missions can save Earth AND reveal its history

Asteroids are remnants of the early Solar System, with the potential to reveal secrets of our planets origins. But they could also bring an end to life on Earth. Carbon monoxide, for example, is volatile as it vaporizes at a temperature of -191C. But iron, with a vaporization point of 2,862C is non-volatile. This is somewhat different tocomets. Some 500,000 asteroids have been cataloged to date, and many have small moons of their own....

October 19, 2021 · 2 min · 228 words · Jaime Booker

PSD2 could revolutionize the EU’s finance sector — if banks and fintechs learn to get along

This was pushed forward with the introduction of the Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2) in January 2018. This translates to frictionless collaboration between banks and fintechs, which will subsequently produce more options for users. Ever used an app to split a dinner bill with friends? To help you save more each month or invest your savings directly in crypto? And theres a lot more innovative possibilities this could bring. 40% off TNW Conference!...

October 19, 2021 · 2 min · 216 words · Lawrence Allen

Sorry Apple fans: The notch is here to stay

Though Ive dabbled with macOS and iOS here and there, Im partial to Windows and Android. I like choices, and I like flexibility. Hence, the notch onthe new 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. On a phone, the notch at least makes some sense. Face ID is a cool feature, and fitting a decent camera alongside it takes some space. But on something the size of 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro… without even implementing Face ID?...

October 19, 2021 · 1 min · 196 words · Crystal Ruiz

Tesla and VW are the EV industry’s hottest frenemies

Well that sounds pretty boring, but trust me, it gets better. There was one special and utterly unexpected guest who joined the meeting from far-off Texas… Elon Musk. Yep, you read that right. In fact it was Volkswagens CEO Herbert Diess himself who invited Musk to join the meeting via video call. Turning your enemy into a friend?! 40% off TNW Conference! And the situation gets even weirder… Musk to the rescue?...

October 19, 2021 · 1 min · 187 words · Jennifer Hernandez

The 5 articles you read in AI hell

The devil went down to Silicon Valley; he was looking for a soul to steal. But he ended up taking a consulting gig with Palantir instead. In the meantime, the algorithms in charge of punishing the wicked now. Which kind of sounds like what its like to read tech news back here on Earth anyway. Number one: This article was written by an AI. It’s free, every week, in your inbox....

October 19, 2021 · 3 min · 573 words · Brandon Lewis