How Deepfakes could help implant false memories in our minds

The human brain is a complex, miraculous thing. As best we can tell, its the epitome of biological evolution. But it doesnt come with any security software preinstalled. And that makes it ridiculously easy to hack. We like to imagine the human brain as a giant neural online grid that speaks its own language. When we talk about developing brain-computer interfaces were usually discussing some sort of transceiver that interprets brainwaves....

March 23, 2021 · 2 min · 394 words · Christopher Miles

The OnePlus 9 Pro takes S-tier photos, and I may just drop the Pixel for it

OnePlus has come a long way since 2014s OnePlus One. Id go so far as to say it takes the most DSLR-like photos Ive seen from a smartphone. 40% off TNW Conference! Custom hardware like lenses wouldnt arrive until later years. Some disclaimers: In case you cant tell by now, this article focuses primarily on the camera. you’re free to read up more on the phones specshere, and my full review will follow....

March 23, 2021 · 2 min · 216 words · William Hammond

The tech industry is abuzz about the PRO Act. What is it?

Tech companies and labor advocates are abuzz. But the bill would affect more people than that. It relies on millions of independent contractors to provide their services, like giving rides and delivering groceries. The PRO Act inserts itself right into the middle of these worker debates. On its journey, however, it attracted considerable attention from the tech world. Uber, Lyft, Airbnb, and other Silicon Valley companieslobbied against that version of the bill....

March 22, 2021 · 2 min · 378 words · Mr. Brian Parker

Why AI struggles to grasp cause and effect

You also dont need to be told that the bat is causing the sudden change in the balls direction. Such inferences come to us humans intuitively. But they struggle to make simple causal inferences like the ones we just saw in the baseball video above. 40% off TNW Conference! is a term often used in machine learning. The simplest example of i.i.d. is flipping a coin or tossing a die....

March 21, 2021 · 3 min · 439 words · Brooke Smith

Hardware wallets: Here’s what you need to know if you’re new to bitcoin

Many of them fall victim to preying hackers or their own mistakes and lose hold of their cryptocurrency savings. In the early days of bitcoin, there was a clear trade-off between wallet security and convenience. How does bitcoin work? 40% off TNW Conference! You own your bitcoins, just as you own the cash in your wallet. There is no central authority like a bank or other financial institution that can control your money....

March 20, 2021 · 3 min · 559 words · Andrew Jones

What’s up with the Apple App Store’s privacy changes?

But for iPhone owners, thats about to change in significant ways. The move is a complete rethinking of privacy rights. Privacy tweaks are usually opt-out and often buried deep in an apps tweaks. Advertising existed and thrived for decades without it, Cook said. Facebook declined to comment for this story. Google declined to comment on Cooks remarks. Privacy rights advocates, meanwhile, are pretty pleased. The state of peoples privacy on iOS devices will be dramatically better than it is today....

March 20, 2021 · 2 min · 384 words · Eric Holloway

Audioheads! You need a pair of open-back, planar magnetic headphones

Unsurprisingly, Ive been spending a lot of time inside recently. And you could watch above. you’re able to watch it,right now. A quick disclaimer 40% off TNW Conference! This means you already have a dedicated hi-fi system, or potentially a DAC for your system. Nothing too crazy, just your standard audio nerd shit. This means were going to cover four main things: So lets do it! What are closed-back headphones? If you already have a pair of over-ear headphones, theyre most likely closed-back....

March 19, 2021 · 5 min · 914 words · Scott Oliver

My team experimented with ‘no screen mornings’ — it worked wonders

Want to feel stressed, anxious, and/or completely exhausted before you even have breakfast? I highly recommend looking at your phone right when you wake up. But sometimes I wonder if my head would be clearer if I just… didnt. So I tried it out and asked my coworkers at Zapier to join me. I didnt set hard rules, but I did offer some suggestions. To me, this wasnt about hard rules it was about being intentional....

March 19, 2021 · 3 min · 565 words · Todd Willis

Xiaomi Mi 11: Come for the specs, stay for the design

The company unveiled this phone last December in China, andlaunched it globally in February. Ive been using this rig over the last few weeks and its design and primary camera have impressed me. The Mi 11 could be a good phone for anyone looking to spend less than $800. Before we talk more about the phone, lets take a look at its magnificent spec sheet. Specifications Whats good? 40% off TNW Conference!...

March 19, 2021 · 3 min · 558 words · Michael Robertson

College esports are booming — but women are being left out

Why are college esports dominated by men? Women and girls experience manyobstaclesthroughout esports environments both in terms of participation and employment. These circumstances have resulted in lower numbers of women and girls in varsity collegiate esports. 40% off TNW Conference! [Read:How do you build a pet-friendly gadget? A woman professional gamer stated in the forthcoming Sport Management Review article, Toxicity 100% exists. You are seeing chat that is very negative for women, and thats not fair....

March 17, 2021 · 2 min · 312 words · Lucas Tapia

The 5 best fictional AIs in gaming

Theres something cool andmetaabout interacting with, playing as, or fighting against an artificial intelligence in video games. To be absolutely clear, this isnt about the games with the smartest CPU AI. Were not discussing whether the AI in a game is tough to beat. Were talking about fictional depictions of artificial intelligence. Heresa handy primeron the difference between the two concepts. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. I loveBSG:DLfor a lot of reasons....

March 17, 2021 · 3 min · 435 words · Thomas Vaughn

To raise funds, or not to raise funds? That is the question

Even a pandemic couldnt discourage entrepreneurs from seeking capital to fund their dreams. Entrepreneurs should be able to seek the money they need to ensure the success of their business. However, many of them have trouble deciding whether itd be a good idea in the first place… You should know precisely what you are in for before you step into the fundraising process. It’s free, every week, in your inbox....

March 17, 2021 · 2 min · 405 words · Jason Cobb

We need more AI product owners, not data scientists

Last years AI investments topped even 2019s all-time high comfortably by 40%. Given the steadily increasing investment in AI, Data Science comes under pressure to deliver tangible results. The potential rewards ofintegrating AI into your business are immense. Additionally, these AI High Performers spend more of their budget on AI initiatives than competitors. They also have the capabilities to develop AI solutions in-house, instead of depending on external suppliers. As Data Science matures, so does the pressure for the field to actually live up to the hype....

March 16, 2021 · 4 min · 760 words · Tonya Flores