Post-IPO Robinhood wants to dive into cryptocurrencies

you could already buy digital currencies like Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Ethereum, and Ripple. Now, this new feature will allow you to store these assets and transfer them to another wallet too. The firms official account also teased the feature on Twitter. Plus, the CEO Vlad Tenev said in March thatwallet is the priority for Robinhoods developers. However, the company hasnt given any definitive timeline for the launch. It’s free, every week, in your inbox....

September 21, 2021 · 1 min · 129 words · Tracy Adkins

Report: Apple’s working on a horrific iPhone feature that uses AI to ‘detect’ autism

Did you knowNeural is taking the stage this fall? Or, apparently, autism. The two are not necessarily related. Up front:Lets not spend 1,000 words explaining the problem here. You cant detect autism with an iPhone. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Autistic individuals exist along a mental and emotional spectrum just like allistic individuals do. Theres no test for autism. Doctors dont use static criteria to diagnose autism. It takes a lot of discussion and observation for a physician to arrive at a diagnosis of autism....

September 21, 2021 · 2 min · 274 words · Sean Jones

Royal Mail tests eeny-weeny EVs for UK deliveries

Did you knowSHIFT is taking the stage this fall? 40% off TNW Conference! It features a central seating position and comes with a handlebar steering wheel. It can drive with a maximum speed of 45km/h, and its battery range is good for 141km. Unlike the Paxter, it features left-hand drive and steering to ensure additional safety. It has the same speed, but a somewhat lower range at 199km. Do EVs excite your electrons?...

September 21, 2021 · 1 min · 114 words · Anita Hart

Rytr uses artificial intelligence to write fantastic text for any of your writing projects

Sometimes, even the best writers can use a bit of a boost. 40% off TNW Conference! Within seconds, Rytr returns the finely scripted text needed to fit your needs.

September 21, 2021 · 1 min · 29 words · Melissa Carroll

Specialized’s new city ebikes marry smoothness, torque, and smarts

Its the one I spent the most time with. 40% off TNW Conference! Unfortunately, I didnt get to try this one out, but you might read more about it here. But what a glorious riding experience they offer. My ride started off with the Como in its 5.0 configuration with the Enviolo stepless automatic shifting system. It was like riding on a cloud. The motor was also remarkably quiet for most of the ride....

September 21, 2021 · 1 min · 124 words · Victoria Watson

This Android status bar app makes changing songs a breeze

Youre standing on the train while looking at your email, and want to change the song very badly. And if your buds dont support certain gestures, good luck doing that. Heres how it works: by default, you have three actions on your status bar. Previous, pause/play, and next. All of them work when you tap on the status bar once. you could customize other actions too on double and long press....

September 21, 2021 · 1 min · 134 words · Christy Hall

Undersea internet cables are causing geopolitical tension

For Pacific Island countries, undersea internet cables can be crucial. The number of Pacific Island countries with such connections has increased substantiallyin recent years. Even so, many countries still rely on a single cable and others have no cable at all. There are more than 400 submarine cables criss-crossing the worlds seabeds, with a combined length of1.3 million kilometers. The internet began as a US government project, and it is still dominated by the US today....

September 21, 2021 · 2 min · 382 words · Samantha Tucker

You’re a nomophobe — and yes, that’s a problem

And everyone has become more reliant on smartphones. One study foundsmartphone use increased by 70 percent during the first few months of the pandemic. 40% off TNW Conference! Smartphones make us readily available. Theres no question that smartphones have become an important and arguably irreplaceable part of everyday life. This kind of smartphone use demonstrates clear utility, and convenience. Comparatively, some aspects of smartphone use are products of larger social and occupational norms....

September 21, 2021 · 1 min · 120 words · Xavier Calhoun

​​Learning Python? Here are 5 cool jobs to consider in 2021

Choosing which programming language to specialize in is a moment that can really define your career. The beauty of Python is that its general, meaning that there are a number of career paths. At the same time, this can be a bit overwhelming. So where does Python come in? It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Depending on the internal organizational structure, QA engineers may progress to a managerial or executive position....

September 21, 2021 · 1 min · 144 words · Andrea Lopez

Beef up your knowledge on AI and machine learning with this expert-led bundle

Its available on sale for 98% off for a limited time. Youll even get to try your hand at creating AI-powered apps from scratch. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Prices subject to change. Story byTNW Deals Hot deals courtesy of The Next Web.Hot deals courtesy of The Next Web.

September 20, 2021 · 1 min · 51 words · Sarah Nolan

DeepMind tells Google it has no idea how to make AI less toxic

Did you knowNeural is taking the stage this fall? Opening the black box. Reducing the massive power consumption it takes to train deep learning models. Unlocking the secret to sentience. These are among the loftiest outstanding problems in artificial intelligence. Whoever has the talent and budget to solve them will be handsomely rewarded with gobs and gobs of money. We cant get the machines to stop being racist, xenophobic, bigoted, and misogynistic....

September 20, 2021 · 2 min · 297 words · Michael Sims

Explore Mars in 3D with NASA’s new interactive tools

Did you knowNeural is taking the stage this fall? NASA has added a pair of interactive experiences to the enthralling array ofsightsandsoundsgenerated from the Mars 2020 mission. The new tools let you explore the planet from the comfort of your home. 40% off TNW Conference! Additional data collected by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiters HiRISE camera then fills in the gaps. NASAs second new interactive experience is Where Is Perseverance? As the name suggests, the tool shows the current location of the rover....

September 20, 2021 · 2 min · 214 words · Logan Lopez

Google is in hot water over its Indian Android monopoly

The investigation notes that Google holds a strong market share of 98% in the Indian market. Data from the analytics siteStatistasuggest that Android has 95% market share. It just goes to prove how little room other operating systems have in India. 40% off TNW Conference! This could make it easy for the company to get to a dominant position in these areas. The tech giant has faced many such probes in the EU, Russia, and the US before....

September 20, 2021 · 1 min · 105 words · Karen Hardin