TNW Conference 2024 Day 1 Highlights

We also discovered new ways journalists and businesses can use AI to fact-check sources from a startup called Factiverse. We challenged perceptions of the collaboration between human creativity and AI with works from artificial intelligence artist Most. As always, networking remains a cornerstone of TNW Conference. Story byLinnea Ahlgren Linnea is the senior editor at TNW, having joined in April 2023. Dabbles in gaming and fitness wearables. But first, coffee....

June 20, 2024 · 1 min · 73 words · Emily Myers

UK cybersecurity startup PQShield raises $37M for post-quantum cryptography

Leading post-quantum cryptography (PQC) startup PQShield today announced a Series B raise of $37mn. Once they become powerful enough, quantum computers could break most cryptographic schemes. Hence the need for post-quantumcryptography. Where security matters 40% off TNW Conference! Where you have sensitive data, sensitive communication, and sensitive devices. For instance, the semiconductor industry. The elite of post-quantum cryptographers Finding talent in cryptography is hard. Finding talent in PQC is even harder....

June 20, 2024 · 2 min · 218 words · Tracy Taylor

Circular revamps the world’s thinnest smart ring as the wearables market heats up

The upgrades arrive amid an escalating battle between smart ring manufacturers. It is aptly named, as it is only 2.2mm thick and weighs in at a mere 2 grams. 40% off TNW Conference! Changing the material inside the ring has made it so that it feels less itchy. There is also less friction against the finger as a result. Additionally on the hardware side, the new features include an improved scratch-resistant exterior....

June 19, 2024 · 2 min · 344 words · Bryan White

Eye-tracking VR system helps children stay still during MRI scans

A newVRsystem that uses eye-tracking technology can calm children while they undergo Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanning. by engaging them in immersive virtual reality experiences. To address this, the researchers have developed an eye-tracking technology which enables gaze-based human-computer interaction (HCI). 40% off TNW Conference! But the teams solution promises immediate interaction and instant user control to maximise engagement. As the child interacts, the eye-tracking system updates itself, allowing for direct and continuous engagement....

June 19, 2024 · 1 min · 116 words · Jose Burnett

How to get the most out of TNW Conference 2024

But theres a lot more you could and should take advantage of while youre there. And dont miss the DEI drinks on Thursday, 20 June, from 16:00 to 17:00. you could enter the networking platform by downloading the TNW Conference apphere.

June 19, 2024 · 1 min · 41 words · Mr. Brian Taylor

Regardless Of Who Wins The Stanley Cup, Connor McDavid Deserves To Win The Conn Smythe

There’s only been one winner of the Conn Smythe on a losing team in my lifetime. JS Giguere almost stole a Stanley Cup for the Ducks back in 2003. McDavid is doing the same thing in a more difficult position. We’ve never seen a playoff run like this. And when I say “we” I mean the people reading this blog. There aren’t many olds on this site. McDavid, with at least one game to go is sitting at 42 points....

June 19, 2024 · 2 min · 249 words · Elizabeth Smith

This AI algorithm counts flowers on trees to predict crop yields months in advance

Scientists have trained anAIalgorithm to count the number of flowers on fruit trees using only smartphone images. Researchers from Chile, Spain, and the UKs National Robotarium developed the algorithm. The Robotarium is a centre forroboticsand AI based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The team looks to address a global problem. Agriculture uses around 70% of the worlds freshwater andwastesalmost half of it. Around 50% of the fruit and vegetables grown for human consumption are alsolost....

June 19, 2024 · 1 min · 189 words · Albert Aguilar

TNW Podcast: Crijn Bouman on robotic EV charging of the future; even more money for AI

That involves a lot of robotics and AI, and well talk about all of it in detail. 40% off TNW Conference! Feel free to email us with any questions, suggestions, and opinions atpodcast@thenextweb.com.

June 19, 2024 · 1 min · 33 words · Susan Bryant

What to expect at TNW Conference 2024

TNW Conference 2024 is finally here! Time flies TNW turns 18! This year, TNW Conference turns 18. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Come celebrate our 18th with us. Pick your player(s) We have keynotes, panel discussions, and fireside chats. RenAIssance Todays AI is fuelling a revolution. We will also explore the intersection ofAIand creativity, diving into how AI is transforming creative industries. The RenAIssance track will run mostly on our main stage, Vision....

June 19, 2024 · 1 min · 209 words · Lindsay Hamilton

Willie Mays Was The Greatest Living Baseball Player

Greatness is a term that is thrown around far too loosely. I am guilty of it myself. But, we rarely ask ourselves what it means to be great. Even beyond that, to be inarguably great. Willie Mays was a great baseball player. This greatness was also not for a short time. Mays played in the Major Leagues for 22 seasons. What must that feel like to be that wonderful at something for so long?...

June 19, 2024 · 3 min · 556 words · Mr. Robert Taylor

BBC invests in 3D streaming startup behind broadcaster’s immersive live gigs

The BBC has invested 500,000 in a virtual eventsstartupcreating immersive gigs for the broadcaster. Quietly, the startup recently began delivering these experiences to BBC audiences. Last month, Condense powered the BBCs first-ever live virtual concert. Singer Sam Tompkinstook the digital stagefor the milestone. The BBC today revealed the partnerships next moves. At their core is a virtual venue called the New Music Portal. It hosts interactive concerts that fans can attend from the comfort of their homes....

June 18, 2024 · 2 min · 396 words · Meghan Jimenez

Every Single Fanbase That Chanted "We Want Boston" During The Playoffs Found Out Exactly Why You Should Never Poke The Bear

You know, there’s a saying that you should be careful what you wish for. Once the playoffs began, we started to see a common theme. Remember when they were supposed to be the big bad boogeyman? Those were the days How did that work out? It’s been a while so perhaps you don’t really remember. That’s OK, that’s why I’m here Well that was awkward. All that without Porzingis for the majority of it too....

June 18, 2024 · 2 min · 377 words · Rachel Mendoza

How startups’ marketing and communications strategies are shifting in the US and Europe

While it may seem cliche, Ive chosen this word for many reasons. Younger venture-backed companies are also starting to disrupt the funding landscape bynarrowing the gap between US and European tech. Europeantechitself has also been disrupted by a series ofsignificant challenges, including a global economic downturn. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. AI is also becoming a key part of many brands investment strategies. As European tech companies mature, we may see these trends replicated across the continent....

June 18, 2024 · 1 min · 123 words · Briana Cook