The Google Home Mini is so cheap, it’s practically being given away at $19.95

It’s free, every week, in your inbox. But yeah, playing Taylor Swift tracks is just the tip of this particular iceberg. Prices are subject to change. Story byTNW Deals Hot deals courtesy of The Next Web.Hot deals courtesy of The Next Web.

May 24, 2021 · 1 min · 42 words · Kelly Silva

WhatsApp says it won’t limit functionality if you refuse its privacy policy — for now

WhatsApps privacy policy change has drawn a lot of criticism worldwide. The company rolled out its new policy on May 15. Last week, India asked WhatsApp toretract its privacy policy. It sent a notice to WhatsApp saying that the new policy is in violation of the countrys laws. 40% off TNW Conference! On May 11, the German authoritiesbanned WhatsApp from processing user dataof people in the country. Facebook at that time said that itll appeal against the ban....

May 24, 2021 · 1 min · 116 words · Thomas Cross

When will the first baby be born in space?

Such a birth would mark the beginning of a multiplanet civilization for the human species. For the first half-century of the Space Age, only governments launched satellites and people into Earth orbit. No longer.Hundreds of private space companiesare building a new industry that already has US$300 billion inannual revenue. Im a professor of astronomy who has written abookand a number ofarticlesabout humans future in space. Today, all activity in space is tethered to the Earth....

May 24, 2021 · 2 min · 289 words · Mark Delgado

Why India is asking Twitter and Facebook to remove posts mentioning an ‘Indian variant’

It’s free, every week, in your inbox. 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

May 24, 2021 · 1 min · 34 words · Jamie Elliott

What’s the difference between human eyes and computer vision?

Since the early years of artificial intelligence, scientists have dreamed of creating computers that can see the world. But like many other goals in AI, computer vision has proven to be easier said than done. But it took much more than a summer break to achieve those goals. In the past decades, advances inmachine learningand neuroscience have helped make great strides in computer vision. Kreimans book helps understand the differences between biological and computer vision....

May 23, 2021 · 4 min · 703 words · Kristine Rodriguez

Review with measurements: Polk’s Reserve R200 is budget hi-fi greatness

Shortly thereafter reviews flooded the web singing the speakers praises, particularly their bang for your buck. I chose theReserve R200, the $700/pair bookshelf model with a 6.5-inch woofer. Unfortunately, sound quality and price barely have any correlation. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. You wont find crazy newfangled technology or materials here, just carefully thought out engineering. This isnt going to be your typical speaker review. Still, I should give you a summary of my thoughts before we jump in....

May 22, 2021 · 3 min · 500 words · Daniel Elliott

This Google Pixel has everything a demanding phone user needs, all for under $200

Seeing technology advance in front of your eyes is pretty awe-inspiring. But the second best thing about new tech? And because its now old tech, its invariably going on sale…usually for a whole lot less. 40% off TNW Conference! First and foremost, the Pixel 3A XL is an absolute boss when it comes to digital photography. And itll work on any internet that accepts unlocked phones just by popping in your SIM card....

May 22, 2021 · 1 min · 94 words · Stephanie Scott

Understanding Transformers, the machine learning model behind GPT-3

You know that expressionWhen you have a hammer, everything looks like a nail? You might say theyre more than meets the… ugh, forget it. A Transformer is a pop in of neural online grid architecture. But there are different types of neural networks optimized for different types of data. For example, for analyzing images, well typically useconvolutional neural networksor CNNs. Vaguely, they mimic the way the human brain processes visual information....

May 22, 2021 · 3 min · 505 words · Mary Miles

China landed its Mars rover on the first try — here’s what’s next

Congratulations to CNSAs#Tianwen1team for the successful landing of Chinas first Mars exploration rover,#Zhurong! 40% off TNW Conference! The surrounding area is largely featureless, covered mostly in volcanic material. Zhurong is not the first rover to explore this region. The Viking 2 lander lacked the ability to investigate any further than its initial landing site. But the Zhurong rover should be well equipped to roam farther afield during its mission. What will it do?...

May 21, 2021 · 1 min · 76 words · Rebecca Jimenez

Everything you should know about marketing EVs

Ive always wondered how Harley would market its silent motorcycles. But the battery-powered two-wheelers get separate showrooms, sales methodologies and marketing programs aimed at a different target audience. LiveWire Labs in Silicon Valley will communicate with Harley-Davidson in Milwaukee to pioneer the future of motorcycling. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Without being exhaustive, lets take a look at some examples. Im looking primarily at the U.S. market; many other options await in Europe and Asia....

May 21, 2021 · 3 min · 545 words · Scott Evans

EVs can tow too! Here’s how much it’ll affect your range though

You dont see many electric cars towing caravans, do you? On one hand, EVs make great towing machines. They can be quite weighty, so stability is never an issue. They have tonnes of torque, so pulling a load is never a struggle. But theres one issue, range. But how much impact? 40% off TNW Conference! Do EVs excite your electrons? Do ebikes get your wheels spinning? Do self-driving cars get you all charged up?...

May 21, 2021 · 1 min · 98 words · Melissa Phillips

Facebook said it would stop recommending anti-vaccine groups. It didn’t.

It’s free, every week, in your inbox. In some cases, the groups titles themselves overtly pointed to misinformation, despite Facebooks stated policies. See more on our datahere. The groups discussion feed is mostly filled with anti-vaccine video testimonials fromthe far-right site BitChute. Popular hashtags within the group include #ExposeCNN, #justsayno, and #wewillsupportyou. In all, a total of 16 groups and pages filled with vaccine misinformation were recommended to our panelists....

May 21, 2021 · 3 min · 581 words · Traci Williams

Not a rumor: Paradox finally announces Victoria 3 (and a whole lot more)

Paradox Interactive finally, officially announcedVictoria 3today at its annual PDXCON event. And there was much rejoicing. Details: Well, there arent many. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Victoria 3will be available on Steam, Microsoft Game Pass and the Paradox Store. The intent here is to provide a bridge between the overworld map and your character sheet. Per Paradox: I could not be more excited for this update. And, it turns out, that something is probably aCKIII-ified version ofFable IIIsSanctuary hub....

May 21, 2021 · 1 min · 165 words · Michelle Hayes