A computer can guess more than 100 billion passwords per second — still think yours is secure?

Its a simple concept a shared piece of information kept secret between individuals and used to prove identity. Passwords in an IT contextemerged in the 1960swithmainframecomputers large centrally operated computers with remote terminals for user access. But why do we need to prove our identity to the systems we access? And why are passwords so hard to get right? What makes a good password? But we now have minimum length guidelines....

September 22, 2020 · 2 min · 400 words · Dawn Ochoa

Developers, here’s how to generate ideas for your next side project

So youre interested in software development? Thenjoin our online event, TNW2020, to explore the latest trends and emerging best practices in product development. Youre sitting at your desk, searching for hours on the Holy Internet something you need. You want to build a great personal project. But you miss something. This is something simple but difficult to grasp. Something everybody speaks about, but only the chosen ones know its true meaning....

September 22, 2020 · 7 min · 1334 words · Mr. David Crane

Here’s how you measure the success of a UX design project

We start by measuring the user experience with evidence rather than opinions. But can UX really be measured? By evaluating products with qualitative and quantitative methods, we gain access to a host of illuminating UX metrics. Theres nothing like completing a UX project. It takes an incredible amount of time, effort, and skill to travel from design problem to solution. Now that the project is over, how do we track the results were trying to achieve?...

September 21, 2020 · 3 min · 553 words · Jeffrey Bright

How to create a human-centered work environment as a remote manager

Your companys culture was created by your founders and senior leadership team in an enlightened moment. Like a babbling brook, it slowly trickled down through management until every employee just got it. Are you resisting the urge to laugh? We dont blame you. The stories weve all read about the cultures of well-known companies often have a mythic quality. But the truth rarely resembles the plot from an episode of Game of Thrones....

September 21, 2020 · 2 min · 384 words · Mrs. Jamie Clark

How humane is the UK’s plan to introduce robot companions in care homes?

So youre interested in AI? Thenjoin our online event, TNW2020, where youll hear how artificial intelligence is transforming industries and businesses. Some UK care homes are todeploy robotsin an attempt to allay loneliness and boost mental health. They are being introduced afteran international trialfound they reduced anxiety and loneliness. These robots can hold basic conversations and be programmed to peoples interests. This is positive, but they are not a viable alternative to human interaction....

September 20, 2020 · 2 min · 405 words · Melissa Richards

Study: Teachers’ expectations of their students’ digital skills are influenced by race

I saw many technologies used in unequal ways. This includes the ability to do things like to communicate online and create and share media. ConsiderMinecraft, the popular video game that lets players build cities and towns. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Minecraft players have to learn how to create and assemble the building blocks like digital Legos. Players can learn creative skills, too. Minecraft tips and tricks explained....

September 20, 2020 · 2 min · 309 words · Ryan Clark

5 things self-proclaimed COVID-19 ‘experts’ get wrong about statistics

For instance, we may cherry pick statistics supporting our viewpoint and ignore statistics showing we are wrong. We also still need to correctly interpret these statistics. Its easy for us to share this misinformation. Many of these statistics are also interrelated, so misunderstandings can quickly multiply. Heres how we can avoid five common errors, and impress friends and family by getting the statistics right. Its the infection rate thats scary, not the death rate...

September 19, 2020 · 3 min · 451 words · Monique Adams

Get the most out of your Android and iPhone with these 10 accessories, now on sale

Its happening to all of us, so theres no need to fight it. In fact, just turn into the skid. 1.4-Panel Foldable Solar Charger and 10,000mAh Power Bank $27.99 (Orig. 2.U-STREAM Home Streaming Studio with Ring Light, Tripod $40 (Orig. $99) with code: VIPSALE20 Its a complete home video studio in one compact little package. Theres even a remote control so your video goes off without a hitch every time....

September 19, 2020 · 2 min · 267 words · Adam Hernandez

ASMR has been around for 10 crinkly years — here’s what we know about it now

So you like TNW? Then join our upcomingonline event, TNW2020, you dont want to miss it. ASMR is thethird most popular search term on youtubeworldwide. But in case you havent heard of it, it stands forautonomous sensory meridian response. The tingling sensation comes in waves and is a trance-like immersive state accompanied by feelings of euphoria and relaxation. Interest in ASMR has exploded over the past ten years since the term was coined....

September 18, 2020 · 2 min · 352 words · Michael Owens

How Slack co-designed its biggest update yet with customers

Did you know Tamar Yehoshua, Slacks Chief Product Officer, is speaking atTNW2020this year? Check out their session on Human-centricity: building products with customershere. Back in March, Slack launcheda significant update to Slacks design. It wasnt just one change, but a constellation of themsome shiny new things (channel sections! ), some old things in new places, and a general spring cleaning of information architecture. These changes addressed a basic challenge that had grown naturally with Slack: with size comes complexity....

September 18, 2020 · 3 min · 445 words · Shelby Wood

The complex design of Samsung’s new Fold is driving a screen and display revolution

In the world of flagship smartphones, there seems to be one clear trend: bigger is better. There is also growing demand for thinner phones with diminishingbezels(the area surrounding a screen). This trend has now culminated in the latest innovation in smartphone design, thefoldable screen phone. These devices sport thinOLEDself-illuminating screens that can be folded in half. This presents some interesting engineering challenges, as well as some innovative solutions. It’s free, every week, in your inbox....

September 18, 2020 · 2 min · 394 words · Victoria Jimenez

Buchardt A500 review and measurements: This feels like the future of hi-fi speakers

One would hope, for a price tag starting at 3,500 (roughly $4,150). It’s free, every week, in your inbox. On their own, none of these features are completely unique. Let me break down why. If so, the A500 is heretical. Buchardt has created a variety of Master Tunings for the A500. Some highlights, along with my brief impressions: Phew. But I will take flexibility over the alternative any day. Loading profiles is a quick but inelegant process....

September 17, 2020 · 5 min · 903 words · Daniel Ryan

NBA 2K21 review: More of a patch for NBA 2K20 than a new game

Ive waited to write this review for several reasons. First off,NBA 2K21has not launched to the kind of acclaim the series is used to. I wanted to give the developers a bit of time to patch things up before I finalized my impressions. Second, like a lot of you, my game wasnt working properly. This review focuses on the My Career mode. This isnt a tiny competitive gaming niche were talking about, 2K is one of the big ones likeMaddenorOverwatch....

September 16, 2020 · 3 min · 428 words · Madeline Manning