This training can help you prepare for 11 vital CompTIA certifications for under $70

Thats especially true for those passing exams from the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). For almost 30 years, their seal of approval has helped IT pros land the jobs they really want. 40% off TNW Conference! From there, learners can start attacking particular areas of interest. Each course comes packed with the exact training needed to ace that particular CompTIA exam.

July 14, 2021 · 1 min · 61 words · Jordan Gould

Twitter will now let you limit replies to a tweet after you’ve posted it

The company made this announcement through its safety account last night. Your Tweets = Your space. 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. He likes to say “Bleh.” Also tagged with

July 14, 2021 · 1 min · 47 words · Erika Roy

Voi research claims escooters can boost public transport use

It’s free, every week, in your inbox. According to data from TIERs own research, 17.3 percent of trips taken on rental e-scooters replace car journeys. Do EVs excite your electrons? Do ebikes get your wheels spinning? Do self-driving cars get you all charged up? Also tagged with

July 14, 2021 · 1 min · 47 words · Kristen Johnson

Yes, there’s an EV charging ‘etiquette’ — so listen up

Charging your EV seems like a pretty straightforward process, right? Find a station, plug-in, plug-out, and voila. But did you know that charging etiquettes are an actual thing? So what are those extremely common-sense, yet apparently difficult-to-grasp tips? It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Charging only Only park in the electric vehicle spaces if you are genuinely charging your vehicle. When youve finished, move on and park elsewhere. EV drivers low on battery may depend on finding a vacant charging bay....

July 14, 2021 · 2 min · 316 words · Bill Snow

4 things NOT to do when hiring marketers for an early-stage startup

Recruiting marketing specialists has always been challenging for early-stage companies. Will a performance marketer waste lots of the budget on inefficient social media channels? In addition, less experienced entrepreneurs can make a lot of missteps from the very beginning. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Two months later, it downsized its marketing team to four people. Dont hurry to hire a well-rounded marketing executive or multiple niche specialists. Early-stage startups usually represent small teams, so finding common ground and effectively working together becomes crucial....

July 13, 2021 · 1 min · 211 words · Tristan Mccann

5 reasons why living in space is way harder than solving climate change

Who among us couldnt use an out-of-this-world vacation? Meanwhile, Elon Musks out there planning exactly what the buildings will look like on Mars. Life in glass domes at first. Eventually, terraformed to support life, like Earth. Its just too hard. Bad news for space nerds 40% off TNW Conference! Unfortunately, living in space isnt as simple as replicating life on Earth. But compared to Earth, outer space, the Moon, and Mars are allhellishly harsh environments....

July 13, 2021 · 2 min · 413 words · Jenny Raymond

Do you really need Google Drive’s new desktop app?

Google finally did it. The apps in question are the Google Drive desktop appand Backup and Sync tool. The Backup and Sync app was launched before the Google Drive desktop app existed. In addition, the new release will also have an option for shared Google Drives. If you use the old app, Google will prompt you to start downloading the new version by September. From July 19, youll also get in-app-guided workflows to migrate to the new app....

July 13, 2021 · 1 min · 134 words · Emily Hall

Don’t rely too much on social media to understand human behavior

The research opportunities enabled by social media data are undeniable. We explored problems that researchers might encounter due to this mismatch between data and methods. Absurd science 40% off TNW Conference! One brain imaging studyappeared to show the neural activity of a dead salmon tasked with identifying emotions in photos. Ananalysis of longitudinal statistics from public health recordssuggested that acne, height, and headaches are contagious. Why would a researcher go out of their way to explore such ridiculous ideas?...

July 13, 2021 · 2 min · 233 words · Martin Olsen

France fines Google $593M for skipping talks on news publisher compensation

The fine is the latestattempt to make Google pay news organizationsfor displaying their content in search results. Publishers alleged that the firm had failed to fire up the talks in good faith,Reuters reports. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The regulator took their side. It accused Google of violating the 2020 order. France is part of a growing global movement to squeeze cash out of tech firms for news publishers....

July 13, 2021 · 1 min · 181 words · Colleen Barron

Google Meet’s limiting free group calls to an hour — what are your options?

The coronavirus pandemic is not over but the companies are now tiring of giving freebies. To extend the call, the host can upgrade their Google account. Otherwise, the call will end at 60 minutes. This new cap is just for three or more participants per call. However, you’re free to try open-source alternatives likeJitsifor longer group calls. That’s one heck of a mixed bag. He likes to say “Bleh. That’s one heck of a mixed bag....

July 13, 2021 · 1 min · 84 words · Kenneth Ortega

Jeff Bezos gets the OK for his mid-life crisis trip to space: Here’s how to watch it

The magnates mission is, of course, all about helpinghumanity to survive. After doing so much todestroy life on Earth, its only right that he now reaches for the stars. you could follow the live coverage atBlueOrigin.comfrom 6:30AM CDT / 11:30 UTC on July 20. Liftoff is currently targeted for 8:00AM CDT / 13:00 UTC. #NewShepardis go for launch on July 20 for#NSFirstHumanFlight. This is the 16th flight and first with astronauts on board....

July 13, 2021 · 1 min · 178 words · Alexander Brown

Musk’s tragedy: I ‘hate’ being Tesla’s CEO but the company will ‘die’ without me

But wait, theres more! 40% off TNW Conference! Where do those bitter remarks come from? After all, being a celebrity chief executive requires maintaining a controlled confident attitude, right? Reuters reports thatMusk responded calmly during cross-examination from shareholder attorney Randall Baron, and naturally denied all allegations. He told the court that the he wasnt part of the board committee that handled the deal. I dont even know what happened, he testified....

July 13, 2021 · 1 min · 154 words · Austin Fields

Surprise, surprise: Dunking on your enemies boosts social media engagement

A new study has further exposed the effect of polarizing content on social media engagement. The researchers sought to quantify how dunking on ones enemies can maximize this engagement. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The team analyzed around 2.7 million posts from news media account and US congressional members. They found that posts about political opponents were shared roughly twice as often as those about ones own party....

July 13, 2021 · 1 min · 207 words · Daniel Miles