Bacteria – yes, bacteria – could be the key to recycling EV batteries

There are more than 1.4 billion cars in the world today, and that number coulddouble by 2036. If all those cars burn petrol or diesel, the climate consequences will be dire. These metals are essential for making EV batteries, but theyrenot found everywhere. Most of the worlds lithium lies underthe Atacama Desertin South America, wheremining threatenslocal people and ecosystems. Leading manufacturers of EVs need to keep import costs low and find a reliable source of these raw materials....

June 25, 2021 · 2 min · 329 words · Jeffrey Bishop

Cross your fingers, Instagram is widely testing desktop uploads

Since its inception, Instagram has been a mobile-first app. Well, thats about to change as the company is rolling out a desktop upload feature to select users. Multiple people on Twitter noted that theyre seeing this function appear for them on Instagrams desktop site. No more transferring video through google drive, downloading to my phone, and then uploading to Instagram. Upload button on desktop hype! ?pic.twitter.com/hB5TnM7tlA Derrick / Dewdy ?...

June 25, 2021 · 1 min · 157 words · Leslie Matthews

Google will now warn you if your search results are probably crap

The notice is Googles latest efforts to mitigate misinformation in search results for breaking news. First time I’ve seen this response from Google Search. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. [Read:Why entrepreneurship in emerging markets matters] Twitter and Facebook have faced similar accusations. 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....

June 25, 2021 · 1 min · 110 words · Stacy Knight

How to use Chrome’s built-in reading list

Theres a lot of internet and there are a ton of articles to read. Its easy to use, and its available across devices. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. you might access Chromes Reading List on both iPhone and Android. 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

June 25, 2021 · 1 min · 68 words · Christian Bishop

Just how bad is it to have fake startup employees?

Last week on Growth Quarters we asked,do you really need a sales team to scale? This week were asking… do you even need real employees? App-based helicopter and charter flight booking platform, Blade Air Mobility says: nope. 40% off TNW Conference! Or a legit growth hack? By January 2021, the company must have realized things had gotten out of hand. But the opinionated Simon would havethe last word. Over the past few weeks, Blades editing process has created the literary equivalent of melba toast....

June 25, 2021 · 2 min · 236 words · Amy Moore

New study offers clues about how Mars lost its water

Mars is known for its thin atmosphere, where CO2dominates and provides most of the atmospheric mass and pressure. But what about water? Water on Marsis currently found on the surfaceas a layer of ice several kilometers thick at the north pole. Nevertheless, the Martian atmosphere is extremely dry compared to Earths, with about 100 times less water. New datanow provides a better understanding of why there is (almost) no water left on Mars....

June 25, 2021 · 2 min · 217 words · John Allen

NYC folks just got another reason to buy an EV: curbside chargers are coming

It’s free, every week, in your inbox. So who knows what will happen next. For more information, you might check out NYC DOTswebsite. Do EVs exciteyour electrons? Do ebikes get your wheels spinning? Do self-driving cars get you all charged up? Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou Ioanna is a writer at TNW. With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies. Also tagged with

June 25, 2021 · 1 min · 68 words · Joseph Armstrong MD

Queer in tech: Why remote work is necessary no matter how great your office is

Being queer in the science, technology, engineering, and math fields can be exhausting. And thats just the private sector. Dont even get me started on academia and the government sector. Tech isa dangerous, unwelcoming placefor queer people. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Harassment, discrimination, and othering are all common issues queer people deal with. In other words: Its demonstrably more physically and mentally dangerous to be queer in STEM....

June 25, 2021 · 1 min · 173 words · Elizabeth Riley

The Trainz Railroad Simulator lets you drive trains and build an entire world around your rails

Sure, you’re able to still build physical tracks and run trains the old-fashioned way. 40% off TNW Conference! Of course, thats really only just the start. With this offer, the whole collection ison sale now for just $29.99while this deal lasts. Prices are subject to change. Story byTNW Deals Hot deals courtesy of The Next Web.Hot deals courtesy of The Next Web.

June 25, 2021 · 1 min · 62 words · Emily Salinas

Beware, Lyft and Lime: Bird’s getting in the bikeshare game

Its cool, its blue, and it can take you places. What makes it even cooler are its onboard diagnostics and Birds geofence tech. 40% off TNW Conference! The exact launch dates, locations, and prices are yet to be announced. Do EVs exciteyour electrons? Do ebikes get your wheels spinning? Do self-driving cars get you all charged up? Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou Ioanna is a writer at TNW. With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies....

June 24, 2021 · 1 min · 84 words · Angela Griffin

EasySplitter Pro Vocal Remover app makes it easy to slip yourself into your favorite songs

Or, at least, it was virtually impossible. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. This access allows users to EasySplit up to almost 1,000 songs per year. Prices are subject to change. Story byTNW Deals Hot deals courtesy of The Next Web.Hot deals courtesy of The Next Web.

June 24, 2021 · 1 min · 48 words · Dr. Sean Porter

Is Mario Golf or ‘real’ golf better? We solved it with MATH

Ive spent the past couple of weeks playing the brand newMario Golf: Super Rushon the Nintendo Switch. And you know what? But… theres a hitch. COVID restrictions are being lifted across the globe. And Im being pressured to go outside. Luckily, I have the ancient art of mathematics by my side. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. You are most welcome. I live in Amsterdam, so Im going to use figures from around here....

June 24, 2021 · 2 min · 355 words · William Davis

LG says ‘NO’ to phones but ‘YES’ to… electric powertrains?

But dont expect an G- or V- EV series. LG will focus on what it knows best: electronics, only this time for auto parts. LG has taken on a 51% stake in the enterprise. Interestingly, the agreement had already beenannouncedin December 2020, but was pending until now shareholder and regulatory approvals. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Thats averygood deal for LG, given thatMagnas customers include General Motors, BMW, and Ford....

June 24, 2021 · 1 min · 122 words · Matthew Walker