The PlayStation 5 launch games reviewed

Here are our takes on each one. you’ve got the option to read our full review of the consolehere. Thatll be useful when youre playing these games, because next-gen games are pretty massive. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. If youve read our Xbox Series X/Slaunch games article, then you get the idea. you might read my full review of the storyhere. The game comes in two modes on next-gen, called Performance and Fidelity....

November 14, 2020 · 3 min · 504 words · Donald Mendoza

The Xbox Series S and X launch games reviewed

Youd often see games running in lower resolutions, or at worse framerates, on the Microsoft console. The power difference was corrected with the launch of the Xbox One X back in 2017. This generation, Microsoft is coming out of the gates with a split approach. 40% off TNW Conference! On the high-end, theres the $599 Xbox Series X. A fat little tower that is eight times more powerful than the Xbox One Xaccording to Microsoft....

November 12, 2020 · 2 min · 351 words · Marie Mills

15 tips for hosting a virtual offsite for your remote team

Ahead lay the whole day and night of strategic team alignment and most importantly relationship building. Today, several months and hundreds of Zoom calls later, all this seems like a luxury. But even within the boundaries of the online world, it is possible topull off an impactful company event. 40% off TNW Conference! PREPARATION PHASE 1. Online, peoples attention is much more susceptible to dropping, so not overcomplicating the agenda is key here....

November 11, 2020 · 3 min · 558 words · Chelsea Cole

Everything you need to know about the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series S/X

Step forward, Microsoft and Sony. The formers consoles the Xbox Series S and X launched worldwide on November 10. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The times right for new hardware. So whats new with these new game consoles? Two things: abigbump in processing power, and exponentially faster hard drives. Ok but what does that mean in practice? On the graphics end, both consoles can deliver 4K graphics at higher framerates with increased fidelity....

November 11, 2020 · 3 min · 528 words · Cheryl Parks

South Africa to test new tech that detects outbreaks of respiratory diseases

Global mobility has increased and the world has become more connected. Real-time and more accurate data about respiratory diseases are critical for public health response especially during an outbreak. Pneumoniais a lower respiratory tract infection. Its because of very small organisms that cause the air sacs in the lungs to fill up with fluid. This makes breathing difficult and may lead to death. Information collected in clinics and hospitals doesnt provide the full picture of an illness....

November 9, 2020 · 2 min · 409 words · Gary Smith

How to build an AI stylist inspired by outfits on Instagram

(I never thought to ask if she worked on commission.) It’s free, every week, in your inbox. I returned the pricey clothing and decided to build my own (cheaper!) In this post, Ill show you how you might, too. Want to see a video version of this post? Particularly, fashionable people on Instagram. Heres what it looks like: (you might also check out the live apphere.) On the left panethe closet screenyou can see all the clothing items I already own....

November 7, 2020 · 2 min · 327 words · Daniel George

72 hours with the iPhone 12: Old soul in a new body

Under normal circumstances, Apple would typically host a huge flagship event in September to unveil the new iPhones. Ive used the iPhone 11 for the last year and loved every bit of it. And Ive been using the new iPhone 12 for 72 hours now. Here are some of my thoughts. First, the phone looks gorgeous in that luxurious blue color, more of these colors, like. The new iPhone also has a smaller chassis but features the same amount of screen....

November 4, 2020 · 2 min · 271 words · Matthew Davis

What would happen to you if you fell into a black hole?

Black holes are scary for three reasons. If you fell into a black hole left over when a star died, you would be shredded. Also, the massive black holes seen at the center of all galaxies have insatiable appetites. And black holes are places where the laws of physics are obliterated. Ive been studying black holes for over 30 years. In particular,Ive focused on the supermassive black holesthat lurk at the center of galaxies....

November 4, 2020 · 2 min · 391 words · Ian Wilson

How the cloud has helped businesses survive COVID-19

This transformation was enabled by the SAP Concur platform. So says Rob Harrison, MD of SAP Concur for the UK and Ireland. So does the cloud have a silver lining from the fallout of Covid-19? A small increase but growth is growth. Cloud computing is seen as an essential feature of digital transformation for any business. So it seems that many organizations have heeded the Churchillian maxim of not letting a crisis go to waste....

November 3, 2020 · 3 min · 443 words · Angela Carr

No one but Nintendo could’ve made ‘Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit’

Just look at something likethe Apple Watch. Its an amazing unit, but its made to be steady, rather than jaw-dropping. There are no wild new features, or crazy designs. Its simply another Apple Watch. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Being normie is a-okay. Its… you know what? Fuck, I cant do this anymore. Its over: releasing batshit insane gadgets will always be cooler than playing it safe. Its why Ill always respectSamsung for trying to make foldable phones happen....

November 3, 2020 · 2 min · 324 words · Joseph West

Ransomware could interfere with 2020 elections — these basic cybersecurity precautions can minimize the damage

Thankfully, county officials reported that the voting process for its citizens was not disrupted. Attacks like these underscore the challenges that cybersecurity experts face daily and which loom over the upcoming election. What is ransomware? Once a computer system is compromised, there are many things a ransomware attack can do. But the most common outcome is encrypting a users data to hold it for a ransom payment. A typical ransomware attack seizes control of a victims computer files and holds them for ransom....

November 3, 2020 · 2 min · 312 words · Mrs. Karen Morales DDS

These $14 Redmi neckbuds give you wireless bang for your basic buck

Now, the companys back with a new product the Redmi SonicBass neckbuds. Design and features The Redmi SonicBass features a largely generic design with plastic and rubberized materials. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. I used the pair during my workouts and they fit me well. The Redmi SonicBass can connect to multiple devices using Bluetooth 5.0. However, the pair doesnt support any high-quality codecs such as AptX. While the world is moving to USB-C, this pair still charges with MicroUSB....

November 3, 2020 · 2 min · 360 words · Kristin Morris

Twitter engineer shares 5 tips on how to ace coding interviews

Coding interviews are a daunting experience. Beads of sweat drip from your palms, and your mind ricochets everywhere. How do I solve this problem? Will my approach handle all edge cases? How many minutes are left? Whats the facial expression of my interviewer? Its not an easy experience. You should spend around 5 to 20 minutes on this portion. Typically my game plan involves drawing diagrams and doing test examples....

November 3, 2020 · 4 min · 726 words · Heather Smith