Here’s why thousands of Activision-Blizzard employees are planning to strike

The strike is on. On 22 July, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing filed suit against the Santa Monica-based company. Perthe affidavit: Defendants have also fostered a pervasive frat boy workplace culture continues to thrive. 40% off TNW Conference! Once tomorrows strike kicks off itll be difficult for anyone to control the narrative. And that makes right now the best time to explain whats actually happening. First off, the employees arent just staging a protest over the fact that the harassment occurred....

July 27, 2021 · 1 min · 186 words · Kristi Smith

Intel will shake chips up by building Qualcomm’s future processors

Things can get a little confusing in the semiconductor world. while many companies design chips, not all of them actually manufacture their own hardware. Qualcomm, for instance, has had its Snapdragon processors made by both Samsung andTSMC. Its a similar story for Apple. Qualcomm will be among the first use Intelsjust-announced 20A process,scheduled to make its debut in 2024. In all, Intel says it plans to catch up to major competitors in the foundry space by 2025....

July 27, 2021 · 1 min · 124 words · Natalie Silva

Learn to play the piano at your own pace with no prior experience for only $20

There is absolutely no previous knowledge or experience required. Or even a piano, for that matter. You will become completely familiar with your instrument and gain a great deal of confidence playing it. Then it will be time to dive deep, and ever deeper, into technique. Youll learn the basics of good piano playing technique in Piano Technique Exercises, Volume 1. Youll also learn how to improve your playing dynamics and control your sound in this course....

July 27, 2021 · 1 min · 158 words · Joseph Shannon

Militaries are plundering sci-fi for technology ideas

And we get this from science fiction. That might sound fanciful, but many militaries are already engaging with the genre. TheUS militaryandthe French armyuse science-fiction writers to generate future threat scenarios. TheSigma Forum, a science fiction think tank, has been offering forecasting services to US officials for years. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. But the relationship between military planners and science fiction is a troubled one. If you think this all sounds like science-fiction, youd be right....

July 27, 2021 · 2 min · 232 words · Kelsey Tran

Review: The MaxPro is a full gym that fits in a backpack — with one important quirk

I like working out, but I dont like the gym. Thats all I really need. TheMaxProfitness machine is one of the closest things Ive found to a truly compact, all-in-one gym system. It can handle just about any lift, especially with some optional accessories. Heres how it works for most exercises: That basically it. Just step on the machine, set the dials, and start lifting. That was particularly important for me, as I come from a bit of a powerlifting background....

July 27, 2021 · 2 min · 329 words · Katherine Noble

Scientists detect water vapor in the atmosphere of Jupiter’s largest moon

Evidence of water vapor in the atmosphere of Jupiters moon Ganymede has been discovered for the first time. Astronomers used data from NASAs Hubble Space Telescope to detect vapor rising from Ganymede. The findings could offer new insights about the moons atmosphere. Up front:Ganymede is the largest satellite in our solar system and three-quarters the size of Mars. Scientists have speculated that the vast oceans belowits thick icy crust could host aquatic life....

July 27, 2021 · 1 min · 190 words · Jacqueline Smith

Spotify will now notify you immediately about new releases

This helped me keep track of new albums from artists that I loved. This feature, called Whats New, is accessible on your home screen via a bell icon. it’s possible for you to also filter out new releases by just podcasts or music. But Spotifys Whats New feed will make my life easier. 40% off TNW Conference! That’s one heck of a mixed bag. He likes to say “Bleh. That’s one heck of a mixed bag....

July 27, 2021 · 1 min · 84 words · Anne Anderson

The 8 best and worst decisions I made in my first year as a CMO

On average, CMOshave 40 monthsto prove their effectiveness. Lets begin with my four best ones. I didnt have a choice as there are not many adtech companies or specialists in Ukraine. Yet, I had a clear hiring strategy in mind: fill every position with overqualified specialists. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. I selected them based on two criteria: a clear specialization and the ability to work autonomously. We hired the first junior specialist a year later when wed already achieved significant results....

July 27, 2021 · 2 min · 355 words · Jessica Wise

This free AR app helped me remember who my plants are

House plants provided us with a link to nature in lockdown. As someone who lives alone, they also became companions and confidantes. But Ive neglected my leafy friends since my human ones emerged from self-isolation. The appsPlant IDfeature uses AR to identify plants at both the genus and species level. Just snap a photo of the mysterious vegetation or upload one from your phone. Next, tap identify. Models trained on a dataset of horticultural imagery then analyze the pic....

July 27, 2021 · 2 min · 266 words · Kevin Odom

What size iPad Pro should you buy?

Last year, I decidedI needed an iPad Pro. Strangely, I found a few articles that touched on this topic, but nothing that fully sated me. So, I vowed to right that wrong and thats what this article is all about. My goal is simple: to provide a useful guide on choosing the right size iPad Profor you. you’re able to watch that above, orgo over here and view it too....

July 27, 2021 · 4 min · 643 words · Andrea Powell

Become an ethical hacker for $43 with this 18-course, 130-hour deep dive

Last week, it was Forefront Dermatology and their2.4 million patient records. And even a financial titan like Morgan Stanley isnt immune fromserving its time in the barrelof public opinion. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The instruction starts by exploring the basics like theComplete Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Course. This is where even complete novices to the world of cybersecurity and get their bearings and learn the fundamentals.

July 26, 2021 · 1 min · 70 words · Carl Parker

Bitcoin surges near $40K amid rumors that Amazon will accept it for payments

It’s free, every week, in your inbox. We remain focused on exploring what this could look like for customers shopping on Amazon. Story byThomas Macaulay Thomas is the managing editor of TNW. He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers. Away from work, he e(show all)Thomas is the managing editor of TNW. He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers....

July 26, 2021 · 1 min · 88 words · Alan Murphy

Indiana is testing magnetizable concrete for wireless EV charging

Developed by the homonymous German firmMagment, this concrete productconsists of cement and recycled magnetic particles. The project will be implemented in three phases, expected to begin later this summer. 40% off TNW Conference! The cost required to incorporate it in public roads will be steep, though. If youre interested in similar initiatives, you’re able to check out the project ofCornell UniversityandStanford University. Do EVs excite your electrons? Do ebikes get your wheels spinning?...

July 26, 2021 · 1 min · 108 words · Isaac Carr