However, the most prominent and likely firm toacquire the app was Microsoft. The company registered interest in TikTok forthe first time in August 2020. But as we know, no deal was finalized. A year later, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has shed some light on what happened. Plus, Microsofts work on child safety made it a prime suitor. Then I just dropped off. While the deal fell through, Nadella didnt seem bothered about it....
Did you know Neural istaking the stage on Sept 30 and Oct 1? This could go a long way towards preparing us for the next pandemic. COVID-19 and dozens of other viruses that affect humans have been traced back to animal diseases. Such illnesses are called zoonotic. 40% off TNW Conference! Thankfully, millions of years of evolution has given us a pretty advanced immune system. And that means of the estimated 1....
Fast forward to 2021, and Japanshigh-tech imageis peeling away. Japan needs a software update, the New York Times tells us. The countrys octogenarian IT minister, Naokazu Takemoto,has been mockedfor his inability to maintain a functioning website. And nowhere is this better symbolised than in the countrys ongoing love affair with thefax machine. Why do representations equating Japan to high technologies persist so tenaciously, despite evidence to the contrary? 40% off TNW Conference!...
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Update (9:30PM CET):The service is now returning to normal. Our original report follows. Twitter has gone down today for many users, who are reporting issues logging into the services website. The Downdetector website said its been receiving reports of problems since 11:49AM EDT. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The issues logged by Downdetector appear pretty evenly split between the website and log-in. The Twitter app, however, seems to be working as normal....
Why does every developer think they are writing perfectly understandable code? Why is that same developer unable to decipher someone elses code, lest maintain it? Because theyre all writing sloppy code that works. That is, code that works now but that is not very expandable or versatile due to its messiness. Except for Computer Scientists they write beautiful code that doesnt work. Reason 1: For Computer Scientists, coding is an art....
I use Slack for work and other messenger apps for personal conversations. This could be really annoying and might make you miss important messages from friends too. Thankfully, Telegram has a feature called Folders that allows you to separate work and personal chats. you might long-press the chat icon and edit folders easily. I seriously believe other messaging apps should follow the suit and introduce this feature. Off you go to work!...
The mooted platform would have allowed children aged 10-12 to access a modified version of Instagram. Further, Facebook has historically failed to protect the welfare of children on its platforms. Child safety groups have alsowarned that an Instagram for kidswould put young users at great risk. Instagram has attempted to allay their fears by emphasizing that the project would differ significantly from the existing app. The list goes on. Were pausing Instagram Kids, although we believe building it is the right thing to do....
NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are nebulous concepts. Even if the item is replicated, it will remain as thata replica. An NFT can only belong to a single person or entity. Take the Charlie Bit My Finger video, for example. Its been taken down after it was sold as a nonfungible token for $760,999. TheComplete NFT and Cryptocurrency Wealth Building Masterclass Bundlecan give you a primer to the exciting world of NFTs....
As Microsoft Teams exploded in popularity, Id all but assumed Skype was dead. The company has barely made a whisper about Skype in the past year or so. But apparently, Microsoft isnt giving up on Skype just yet. Your own video feed will also now be visible on the main view of the call. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Just scan a QR code and the secondary machine will be added as an extra camera under your name....
Its no secret the tech industry often doesnt fully represent the people it attempts to serve. Its a clear sign the tech industry can do more to ensure the success of underrepresented groups. Its also designed to help mentors and managers provide a more welcoming environment to ensure success at work. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. And black and African-American students make up only 6% of computer science graduates in the US....
Did you know Neural istaking the stage on Sept 30 and Oct 1? 40% off TNW Conference! The field has more recently focused on designing chips inspired by nature. The researchers suggest returning to the goal of reverse-engineering the brain. The idea, however, could be a long way from becoming a reality. Thehuman brainhas around 100 billion neurons and a thousand times more synaptic connections. That means a complete neuromorphic chip would require roughly 100 trillion memories....
The average person snores just over 2.5 times each night,covering a total of about 22 minutes. The rig goes right to the heart of the snoring problem and it isnt a snorers nose. Attached to the neck via adhesive, the Snore Circle is positioned just under the chin during sleeping hours. Once it registers youve stopped snoring, the rig will shut itself off again and stop the vibrations.
