4 mind-blowing quantum physics concepts to drop at parties

Imagine opening the weekend paper and looking through the puzzle pages for the Sudoku. I must have made a mistake, you think. So you retry, this time starting from the corner you couldnt finish and working back the other way. But the same thing happens again. Youre down to the last few squares and find there is no consistent solution. Working out the basic nature of reality according to quantum mechanics is a little bit like an impossible Sudoku....

May 20, 2021 · 2 min · 401 words · Jesse Cox

Here’s how Apple can improve the AirPods Max — you’re welcome, Tim

Apples AirPods Max have really grown on me. When they wereannounced at the end of last year, I was broadly sceptical. As some nobody with a guitar once said though, times are a-changin. But this could change in the headphones next generation. Because although I love them, the AirPods Max have flaws. Lots and lots of flaws. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Lets consider one of these that arose last week....

May 20, 2021 · 3 min · 611 words · John Barrett

If a satellite falls on your house, space law protects you – but there are no legal penalties for leaving junk in orbit

Space debris is any nonfunctional human-made object in space. Could this have been prevented? What would have happened if there was damage? And how will new commercial companies be regulated as space activities and launchesincrease exponentially? For space law to be effective, itneeds to do three things. First, regulation must prevent as many dangerous situations from occurring as possible. Second, there needs to be a way to monitor and enforce compliance....

May 20, 2021 · 2 min · 325 words · Sharon Shaw

Why you should never be 100% honest at work

When youre working with other people, theres always going to be some moments of friction. Somebodys tone or off-hand comment might sound like an attack to you, whether they meant to or not. In my experience, the fastest way to resolve these things is to discuss them while theyre happening. Delivering this kind of feedback is challenging though. 40% off TNW Conference! Reality doesnt align with my perception, and that causes my brain to short circuit....

May 20, 2021 · 1 min · 211 words · Kirsten Wiggins

California’s DMV taking Tesla to task over misleading ‘self-driving’ claims

It doesnt seem too difficult to get confused, right? As it happens, Tesla relatedautonowashinginstances have been occurring more often than not. Just last week,a man was arrested in California for driving a Tesla form the back seat… Do EVs excite your 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....

May 19, 2021 · 1 min · 83 words · Christina Wilkins

Here’s how much your stolen personal data is worth on the dark web

Data breaches have become common, andbillions of records are stolen worldwide every year. But what happens to the data that is stolen during these incidents? As acybersecurity researcher, I track data breaches and the black market in stolen data. Sometimes when data is stolen by national governments it is not disclosed or sold. Instead, it is used for espionage. The key suspects in this incident were hackers backed by the Chinese government....

May 19, 2021 · 2 min · 393 words · Matthew Byrd

How much does it cost to maintain an EV?

Detailing the savings from going electric All vehicles require some form of maintenance. Whether its a simple repair or a regular inspection, theres no avoiding the mechanic. EVs are no different. A bonus: Electric vehicles are much better for the environment. So, just how expensive is EV maintenance overall? Average maintenance costs 40% off TNW Conference! This includes the purchase price, fueling costs and overall maintenance expenses. Perhaps this is because electric vehicles have fewer parts to care for than an internal combustion engine....

May 19, 2021 · 2 min · 283 words · Kurt Parker

It’s baffling that turning tech off-and-on again works — but I’m glad it does

But you know what? That hurts less than what happened this week. Im so hungover I feel halfway between a lizard and a raisin. I flick on the TV to watch some MAN SPORTS and… horror… 40% off TNW Conference! Because one side of the television was dark. Not like, totally dark. And, in that that single moment, I lived a lifetime. First, I was upset and annoyed. Then I became resigned to this new reality....

May 19, 2021 · 1 min · 158 words · Travis Johnson

Madrid is shutting down its controversial low emission zone for good

It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Villacis added that the city administration has a new LEZ plan which will be announced soon. Fernandez also criticized Madrid Mayor, Jose Luis Martinez Almeida, calling his opposition to Madrid Central irresponsible. It was thensuspended againin July 2020 after two appeals by the mayors administration. Local mediahave reportedit may take two months for the ruling to be implemented. Do EVs excite your electrons?...

May 19, 2021 · 1 min · 87 words · Jessica King

The Church of AI is dead… so what’s next for robots and religion?

But its a pretty safe bet well be seeing more robo-centric religious groups in the future. Perhaps, however, they wont be about worshipping the machines themselves. 40% off TNW Conference! If you ask me: thats the future of AI and religion, just minus the AI overlords part. The Present Levandowskis church wasnt as wacky as it might sound. TheRoman Catholic church embraces AI, though with some expected religious caveats. But the writing is on the wall for a different kind of AI-powered religious experience....

May 19, 2021 · 2 min · 315 words · Robert Owens

The Juiced RipCurrent Step-Through is a fat-tire 28mph ebike with tons of range

It looks like an intriguing option for those looking for a comfortable ride with power and range to spare. The RipCurrent ST basically takes the same concept and sticks it in a more accessible step-through frame. It can also be nice if you have riders of multiple heights who might want to share the bike. 40% off TNW Conference! This obviously isnt a bike youre going to have to lift up a staircase....

May 19, 2021 · 1 min · 86 words · Douglas Fleming

This company thinks wood pulp could be the future of EV batteries

Japanese Nippon Paper Industries Co. is examining how to replace EV lithium-ion batteries by using… trees, reportsBloomberg. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. On the other hand, they have only but a tiny bit of the storage capacity of a battery. And thats exactly what Nippon Papers project plans to fix. Do EVs excite your electrons? Do ebikes get your wheels spinning? Do self-driving cars get you all charged up?...

May 19, 2021 · 1 min · 98 words · Amanda Alexander

1 in 5 cars produced in Germany are plug-ins — but it’s still dwarfed by China

For the first time, one in five cars produced in the country are now plug-ins! It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Nevertheless, German manufacturers are set to increase their production in compliance with the EUs CO2 emission regulations. HT Electric Cars Report Do EVs excite your 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....

May 18, 2021 · 1 min · 89 words · Stephanie Burns