4 video meeting rules we should keep following in the office

2020 changed work possibly forever. Here are four video meeting rules that I think should follow us back to the office. Say go ahead when you overlap with someone Have you ever tried singing with someone over Zoom? Me neither, but regardless, its not really possible. The problem is lag. The result: people talk over each other without meaning to. Ive noticed a pattern an improvised etiquette thats evolved in response to lag in meetings....

October 1, 2021 · 2 min · 423 words · Jeremy Mueller

Clubhouse’s new feature will let you share recordings of past rooms

Clubhouses prime appeal has been its real-time nature. However, the audio-based social online grid is moving away from that ethos at least slightly. The firm is introducing new ways to share audio from rooms with new features called Clips and Replay. But now, youll be able to share a small preview of the discussion thats going on. If youre a room host or moderator, youll be able to disable this feature at any time....

October 1, 2021 · 1 min · 169 words · Vanessa Mcdonald

How cultural differences shape online underground marketplaces

However, there are plenty of cultural divides within these marketplaces too. She said that one of the main divides amongst these marketplaces is the language they speak. These language-based cultures also define how hackers deal with each other. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. That’s one heck of a mixed bag. He likes to say “Bleh. That’s one heck of a mixed bag. He likes to say “Bleh.” Also tagged with

October 1, 2021 · 1 min · 72 words · Robert Bowen

How tech is helping people remember their deceased loved ones

For example, social networks like Facebook offerfeatures for the memorializationof the accounts of the deceased. you’ve got the option to also assign a legacy contact to handle your account after your death. She said that there are many ways people are remembering the deceased with technology. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Case in point,chef Anthony Bourdains artificially created voicewas used in a documentary about him. Then there are people like James Vlahos, who interviewed his father before hisdeath to create a bot....

October 1, 2021 · 1 min · 126 words · Anna Gardner

Save $70 on a lifetime subscription to this app that helps you beat writer’s block

Its not coming up with a plot, nor fleshing out characters, nor planning an elaborate setting. Its putting pen to paper, or finger to keyboard, and begin churning out a story. A huge part of the reason why its hard to begin writing is because of the infamous writers block. You get stuck without even starting anything, leaving you feeling like youve lost your creative power. Daily Promptis an app that helps thousands of authors improve their writing skills through a library of writing prompts....

October 1, 2021 · 1 min · 138 words · Tracy Jacobs

Swapfiets disrupts bike hiring and asserts their green cred

One of the last decades real advantages has been the introduction of new business models in micromobility. An example isSwapfiets, which is the worlds first bicycle as a service company. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Three students founded the company in 2014. His earliest challenge was getting to know the company and getting a grip on the companys culture. As he explained: If people ask me, What is it you really bring?...

October 1, 2021 · 2 min · 230 words · Chad Bennett

The RadCity 5 Plus is a big update to a massively popular ebike

Rad Power Bikes RadCity is one of the best-selling ebikes in the US. I much like what Rad Power Bikes has done here. In fact, the new battery pack has a grip that makes it much easier to carry around. Its a subtle, but welcome touch. 40% off TNW Conference! Theres very little the company hasnt addressed. Or perhaps it could be offered as an upgrade option. But hey, maybe thats something for the RadCity 6....

October 1, 2021 · 1 min · 79 words · Leah Johnson MD

And the winner of this year’s Tech5 scaleup competition is…

The results are in. The moment youve been waiting for has arrived. The UK based shared experiences platform reached an unprecedented growth explosion. Founded in June 2019, at the time Hopin was a humble operation of eight people. Its now a global operation of 800 employees. Hopinsrecent $450M Series D investmentwas a firm endorsement of the companys financial performance and growth, Gilbert said. 40% off TNW Conference! It offers both digital venues and professional studio streaming options....

September 30, 2021 · 2 min · 236 words · Samantha Brown

Google’s new AI wants to supercharge contextualized search results

The first feature announced last night is visual search. If this works well, Im adding a bunch of new pop culture t-shirts to my collection. 40% off TNW Conference! This is Googles bet of reading beyond just the search phrase. you’re free to read more about the companys announcementhere. That’s one heck of a mixed bag. He likes to say “Bleh. That’s one heck of a mixed bag. He likes to say “Bleh....

September 30, 2021 · 1 min · 76 words · Janet Pierce

How Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum uses AI to unlock new artistic mysteries

Many museums across the world are usingAI to identify fake paintingsor to measurethe quality of the art on exhibition. However, if you want to play a five-minute high-resolution clip, those images couldnt make for enough frames. So the museum used AI to superficially insert images and drum up the resolution. 40% off TNW Conference! you could read more about Operation Night Watchhere. That’s one heck of a mixed bag. He likes to say “Bleh....

September 30, 2021 · 1 min · 89 words · Carrie Murphy

Instagram now lets you add Messenger contacts to groups

Facebook began merging Messenger and Instagram DMs last year. The company said today that more than 70% of Instagram users have opted into this experience. The company also launched the ability to create cross-app groups on both apps today. There will also be group typing indicators to show you whos tying the next message. This makes it easier to include some folks who might not be using one of the platforms....

September 30, 2021 · 1 min · 124 words · Anthony Mcguire

Python. Cybersecurity. System management. It’s all part of this foundational $20 IT training collection

Just getting started down the path of learning programming and how basic information technology works can be intimidating enough. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Theres also theGDPR CIPP/E Certification Complete Preparation Courseexploring the protection of personal data and trans-border data flows.

September 30, 2021 · 1 min · 43 words · Terri Faulkner

Snap thinks AR will become the new norm in online shopping

Augmented reality effects and filters are fun to use on apps like Instagram and Snapchat. However, now many brands like Gucci and Nike have been using AR to promote new products. Plus, 94% of shoppers whove used any AR features, will be happy to do it again. Some of you might already be doing the same, and doing extraordinary things with AR. Plus, AR experiences can give you a conscious choice of engaging with ads instead of removing them....

September 30, 2021 · 1 min · 119 words · Dawn Turner