So you want to live on Mars eh? Good luck. You’ll probably die a horrific death

Did you knowNeural is taking the stage this fall? Uncle Sams going toput American boots on Martian soiland Elon Musksbuilding the spaceshipthatll get them there. Hooray for Mars! Science doesnt have a PR agent. Math doesnt have a marketing team. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. There is, of course, an ethical argument to be made about exposing any human to unnecessary risks. But there have always been explorers willing to risk their lives in pursuit of adventure and advancing our species....

September 9, 2021 · 3 min · 528 words · Joyce Hoffman

The Facebook and Ray-Ban smart glasses look cool… but no thanks

Time for a magic trick. Repeat that business name in your mind. Keep going… Now, Im going to use my powers of deduction to guess who youre thinking of. Its Facebook, isnt it? Of course it is. 40% off TNW Conference! A fancier pair ofSnap Spectaclesif you will. Aesthetics-wise, Im into it. Thing is… nah. This product has elicited the hardest pass possible from me. Facebook simply cant be trusted....

September 9, 2021 · 1 min · 149 words · Mrs. Mary Yates MD

This kid-centric 3D printer can help kids create hundreds of awesome toy ideas in minutes

Just think about the artistry you could have created with a tablet. Or the access to information that could have fueled your learning with a smartphone. And wow…what you could have done with a 3D printer. Homemade Star Wars figures, anyone? 40% off TNW Conference! The Toybox doesnt even require a knife to cut the object loose once printing is completed. And Toybox doesnt just create generic boats and planters and other assorted plastic doodads....

September 9, 2021 · 1 min · 85 words · Curtis Walls

This portable projector has a bulb 4 times stronger than competitors, projects up to 200 inches — and almost 70% off

In fact, its shape, size, and weight are almost identical to a standard iPhone model. It’s free, every week, in your inbox.

September 9, 2021 · 1 min · 22 words · Stephanie Johnson

Throwback to the legendary 1970s electric CitiCar

Did you knowSHIFT is taking the stage this fall? What better way to celebrate this day than with a dive to the past! And let me also show you the amazing original footage: 40% off TNW Conference! Its so vintage and futuristic at the same time. And now that I think about it, the CitiCar was pretty top-notch for the 1970s. So, he sold his dealership and committed himself to creating an electric vehicle with popular appeal....

September 9, 2021 · 2 min · 359 words · Stephen Chavez

Why OnlyFans’ porn U-turn hasn’t stopped adult performers worrying

it’s possible for you to get tickets for the eventhere. OnlyFans may havesuspended its plans to ban porn,but the U-turn hasnt dispelled the concerns of sex workers. Adult performers fear that the move has merely been postponed. They also worry that other platforms will enact similar restrictions. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Darling is also concerned that a domino effect will ensue. Mounting pressure from banks and conservative lobbyists may spark new waves of de-platforming and censorship....

September 9, 2021 · 2 min · 334 words · Ashley Vaughn

A short timeline of El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption shit show

On Tuesday, El Salvador becamethe first country in the worldto officially adopt Bitcoin as a legal tender. But the much-touted rollout didnt go as expected, and faced plenty of obstacles and snags. However,Bukele noted that Like all innovations, El Salvadors bitcoin process has a learning curve. Not everything will be achieved in a day, or in a month. That’s one heck of a mixed bag. He likes to say “Bleh....

September 8, 2021 · 1 min · 85 words · Robert Warren

Amazon Web Services is a $130,000 a year skill. You can start learning it all now for only $15

The numbers roll out for Wall Street watchers every quarter. Now, Amazon says increased company spending and less global uncertainty is driving a new round of cloud migration. They certainly arentmaking over $130,000 a yearfor nothing. 40% off TNW Conference!

September 8, 2021 · 1 min · 40 words · Brandon Smith

Australian publishers will be held liable for comments on their posts — how will that change social media?

marquelawyers (@marquelawyers)September 8, 2021 40% off TNW Conference! Five judges ruled in favour of Voller and two dissented (Justice Steward and Justice Edelman). Todays ruling doesnt mark the end of the line for this case. The answer is yes, they can. Broader implications for social media users That wouldnt be allowed now. This may give some protection to admins of social media pages in future, particularly private individuals. Also tagged with

September 8, 2021 · 1 min · 71 words · Sarah Bradshaw

Can you make tires from dandelions and rice? Continental says HELL YEAH

Did you knowSHIFT is taking the stage this fall? What its made of For starters, theConti GreenConcept consists of35% renewable bio-materials. This reduces the need for crude oil, traditionally found in tires. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Continental attributes this toa special sidewall and a new casing design as well. In practice, low rolling resistance is good news for both gas guzzlers and EVs. Overall, the company has destined its sustainable product for next-gen smart vehicles, featuringsensors and resource-saving drives....

September 8, 2021 · 1 min · 158 words · Madison Baker

Deepfake tech doesn’t have to be ‘bad’

By now, were all aware of the danger deepfakes pose. And, rightly or wrongly,people are scared. But… that cant be all there is to them, right? By its very nature, technology is neither good or bad its merely a tool. Yes, deepfakes can be used to spread rampant misinformation, but what about the other side? And thats what I wanted to find out: whats the upside of deepfake technology? to get to answer this, I spoke with Chris Ume from from Metaphysic....

September 8, 2021 · 3 min · 439 words · Ryan Patterson

How EVs can support energy supply and equality — the UK example

Electric vehicles (EVs) are hitting the roads in ever greater numbers. But EV uptake brings its own set of challenges. Coordinating this requires significant planning and government investment into a smart charging connection. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. When we decide how to charge an EV, a key consideration is the vehiclesdwell timeat its charging location. Energy inequality Access to power is also a financial issue. In the UK, around7 million households, many on lower incomes, fall into the latter group....

September 8, 2021 · 1 min · 120 words · Brenda Yu

IAA 2021 recap: Going big on micromobility and greenwashing

Did you knowSHIFT is taking the stage this fall? Its September, and in-person events are slowly returning to Europe. This week saw the return of the IAA fair. It moved from Frankfurt to Munich, and its new rebrand is theIAA Mobility. Is IAA show still relevant? Do people still visit car shows to look for their next purchase or aspirational car? COVID made car makers pivot sharply to online sales....

September 8, 2021 · 3 min · 505 words · Mary Johnson