Hey software developers, you’re approaching machine learning the wrong way

I remember the first time I ever tried to learn to code. It prints Hello World, he replied. Whats Ignore that for now. This is exactly how humans learn best. We learn Python,thenC,thenassembly, not the other way around. In its short lifespan, TensorFlow has already become way,waymore user-friendly than it was five years ago. Even writing a simple print statement was a challenge. Just earlier this fall, TensorFlow 2.0 officially launched, making the framework significantly more developer-friendly....

August 6, 2020 · 2 min · 402 words · Sarah Mitchell

The 5 pillars of building product-market fit B2B products

9 out of 10 startups fail. The right product execution is the essential instrument to leverage your limited wiggle room as a founder. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Now lets dive in. Solution The most essential piece represents the solution that your product tries to bring to an existing problem. So dont look for incremental enhancement opportunities look for a radical change that sounds too far away for outsiders....

August 6, 2020 · 4 min · 805 words · Anthony Moore

There is no productivity software

Something entices us about productivity software. Not that most of us directly measure our productivity enough to know whether something actually makes us more productive. But with ever-growing to-do lists and inboxes nowhere close to zero, attaining peak productive tantalizes the imagination. Surely that new app will be the one to make us productive. 40% off TNW Conference! Nor will new technology by itself generate higher productivity, wrote management consultantPeter Drucker in 1991....

August 6, 2020 · 3 min · 464 words · Deborah Day

Why Elon Musk is wrong about Level 5 self-driving cars

I remain confident that we will have the basic functionality for level 5 autonomy complete this year. I will also discuss the pathways that I think will lead to the deployment of driverless cars on roads. Level 5 self-driving cars This is how theU.S. Basically, a fully autonomous car doesnt even need a steering wheel and a drivers seat. The passengers should be able to spend their time in the car doing more productive work....

August 6, 2020 · 5 min · 864 words · Crystal Aguilar

Stop what you’re doing, here are 9 tips to avoid procrastinating at work

Its a popular and very unhappy club whose members often find themselves in unnecessarily stressful situations. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. In myexperience, procrastination is not just about willpower or the lack of it. Procrastination is often driven by a host of negative emotions including anxiety or the fear offailure. Exhaustion can also be a driver for procrastination. If youve been working continuously for severalhours, it can be harder to self-motivate....

August 5, 2020 · 2 min · 419 words · Robert Rojas

Your company is facing a software identity crisis — here’s how to fix it

Are you a Mac or a PC? Is there an Android phone or an iPhone in your pocket? Are you reading this article in Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer? When it comes to technology we all pick favorites. In recent years, this technology fandom has jumped from personal tools into the business world. The average employee usesat least 10 different software tools. It was inevitable that people would start to get attached....

August 5, 2020 · 3 min · 494 words · Stephen Harris

How interplanetary migration could impact human evolution

Regional populations also show differing physical characteristics, due to climate and lifestyle. We are now generally shorter, lighter and smaller boned than our ancestors were 100,000 years ago. The decrease has been gradual but has been most noticeable in the last 10,000 years. DNA studies have shown that ourgenetic traitshave changed since humans first walked the Earth. Our physical characteristics are determined by our genetics, but can be influenced by the environment....

August 4, 2020 · 3 min · 490 words · Jonathan Meyer

Swapping sofas for skincare: How MADE’s co-founder plans to renovate the beauty industry

Ning Li recently swappedsofasfor skincare. Now hes on a journey: Typology. Typology was born with amissionto demystify the complex skincare industry. Its clean, genderless, and 100% digital. The packaging, he says, is simple, minimal, and all made from recyclable materials. Its also designed to be posted through the letterbox a must for any ecommerce business. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. They want to see reviews and proof points, Li says....

August 4, 2020 · 2 min · 346 words · Cassandra Mcbride

The kids aren’t alright

Hola Pandemic Pals, I took a walk on the beach this morning before work. Everyone has a story about what they were going to do in 2020 if COVID-19 hadnt shown up. Back in late January, when things started going sour, the year was young and full of potential. We moved to a bungalow right on the beach at the end of February. For a few brief weeks the entire Pacific Ocean was our front yard....

August 4, 2020 · 2 min · 419 words · Tiffany Hudson

Why sustainable startups should consider corporate venture capital first

Sustainable startupsare showing us the way withsmart business modelshaving economic, social, and environmental value. TorontosRipple Farmsis an example demonstrating the power of aquaponics to sustainably produce organic greens and seafood throughout the year. To connect urbanites with the land, the companys business model combines product offerings with education on urban agriculture. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Both firms bundle products and services in different ways with a potential toexpand internationally....

August 4, 2020 · 2 min · 279 words · Wanda Moran

Byte Me #18: Sexist jokes, sausage parties, and ‘lazy man insults’

It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Ugh WeRE So sORrY we taintedsciencewith our dumb wiener jokes. While awaiting compensation, Paulette selflessly campaigned for justice for others. She says, Breonna Taylor. She was just like you. And like everyone who dies unexpectedly, she had plans. Plans for a future filled with responsibility and work and friends and laughter. Imagine if three unidentified men burst into your home while you were sleeping....

August 3, 2020 · 2 min · 346 words · Michael Jackson

How Subaru created the blueprint for selling cars to LGBTQIA+ consumers

Now, it seems thatevery brand of motor vehiclehas a stereotype attached. Its a phenomenon automotive marketers have long relied on to sell cars, though. But is that a sign of progress? 40% off TNW Conference! Its the gift that keeps on giving, Bennett joked. Its budgets paled in comparison to the American giants Ford, Cadillac, and GMC. Subaru was unique in the US market, though. Heres where the story really begins....

August 3, 2020 · 4 min · 730 words · Mr. Justin Riley

How to declare, interact, and scope variables in JavaScript

In todays tutorial, were going to learn how to declare, interact, and scope variables in JavaScript. Well introduce new concepts and important JavaScript keywords likevar,letandconst. So, lets get started. Declaring variables Nowadays JavaScript has three different keywords to declare a variable var,letand,const. Each has its own properties and particularities. Lets start by making a simple comparison table of the three keywords and then dive into the details. Were going to cover them in detail next....

August 2, 2020 · 3 min · 546 words · Sarah Terry