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Theres room in the world for both of these things. Weve seen Hollywood fold its hand and ask to be dealt out of the pandemic. Its every movie for itself until further notice. And YouTube hasnt exactly swept in to fill the gap. And secondly, what could the YouTube world do during a pandemic it wasnt already doing? Its not like the platform isnt already flooded with people stuck inside using smart phones to make videos....

2020 has been quite a year. Almost every industry and aspect of how we work, learn, and communicate was turned upside down. But, as different parts of the world begin opening up again, which trends will stick? How will these experiences change and shape our lives for the better? It’s free, every week, in your inbox. This year, our work lives took a strange and sudden turn. We went from spending the majority of our time at work to working from home....

When it comes to saving the planet, the question ofwhere to startcan be overwhelming. Savvy consumerism is no longer reserved for staunch eco-warriors, and its easier than ever to make green choices. Personal care brandBy Humankinddelivers shampoo bars in paper boxes and provides refills for its deodorant. Exciting environmentally-friendly products are an easy incentive for consumers to go green. While there are valid arguments againstgreen materialism, there are benefits to adopting eco-friendly consumer practices....

Most ebikes are just too big. At least, thats how I always feel whenever I get a new ebike to review. Mind you, Im 6 feet tall, so its not that Ineeda smaller bike. I just appreciate the practicality. They usually arent built for cargo either, and the better ones are also often woefully expensive. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Notably, the M-Class is one of few ebikes with a mid-drive motor for under $2,000....

In a preliminary injunction, a judge has ruled that Uber and Lyft must classify its drivers as employees. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Well, that certainly clarifies things. Legally speaking, at least. Uber and Lyft have continually fought this legislation, and have done so using a number of strategies. Back in May, the ride-hailing companies claimed that its drivers do not contribute to achieving their core missions. Uber defends itself with marketing materials that have only gotten more vague as time has gone on....

Although political leaders have closed borders in response to COVID-19, scientists are collaborating like never before. But the coronavirus (SARS-COV-2) is novel and we dont yet have all the facts about it. As a result, we may have to change our approach as new scientific data comes in. That doesnt mean the science isnt trustworthy we will get the full picture over time. And there is already great research that can help inform political decisions....

Chinarecently launchedits Tianwen-1 mission to Mars. Similarly, the launch of theEmirates Mars Missionmarked the Arab worlds foray into interplanetary space travel. And on July 30, we saw NASAs Mars Perseverance roverfinallytake off from Florida. For many nations and their people, space is becoming the ultimate frontier. While the possibilities of space exploration seem endless, so are its dangers. And one particular danger comes from the smallest life forms on Earth: bacteria....

Often news comes not from corporate press releases, but secondary material. 40% off TNW Conference! Cadillac will start its EVolution with the introduction of the 2022 Lyriq. The midsize crossover has been treasured in multiple images during the past several months. Its official launch was pushed back by the pandemic but now is scheduled for August 6. It also sets the nomenclature pattern for upcoming Cadillac EVs, using iq. In addition, it will be one of the first products to use the new GM Ultium batteries....

In Egypt, teenagerMenna Abdel Azizused social media to ask for protection after a sexual assault. She was arrested on a variety of charges, including misusing social media and corrupting family values. 40% off TNW Conference! Quarantines and lockdowns have affected social engagement patterns, as people seek new outlets to connect with others. Usage rates ofNetflix,Instagram Live, andTikTokhave skyrocketed. In the US, the media market is ring-fenced by the norms of free speech....

If you live stateside and hadnt heard ofAmphion Loudspeakers, I wouldnt blame you. This is in part because Amphion provides a rare option in the speaker world… colors! Im a sucker for blue, so thats what I went with for my review unit. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. This isnt always preferred, but it can be desirable if you have a particularly bad room. In terms of tonality, the Argon1 mostly hits the right marks....

A strong background in science and technology is crucial for students who want to become academic research scientists. But there are many other jobs for budding scientists that also need extra business-oriented skills. For instance, studentscan becomethe engine of biotechnology incubators looking into agriculture or food innovations. Or they could be the employees of new start-up ventures dealing with energy challenges. First, though, students need to be taught how to turn scientific innovations into business opportunities....

The first couple of times I noodled around with it Id just played it acoustic. It sounds fantastic and its the most comfortable acoustic Ive ever played. But a hollow-body Stratocaster can only make so much sense until you plug it in. Im a beginning player. First, I play it with the volume knob down to demonstrate the acoustic tone. Finally, I choose the position one electric setting and play it through the amp again....

David Heinemeir Hansson, the creator of Ruby on Rails, called Apple Card a sexist program. Apples black box algorithm thinks I deserve 20x the credit limit [my wife] does, he tweeted. The success ofdeep learningin the past decade has increased interest in the field of artificial intelligence. The increased attention to black-box machine learning has given rise to a body of research onexplainable AI. Explanations are often not reliable, Rudin writes....