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Googles original Pixel Buds, its first attempt at challenging Apples AirPods, was less than successful. They werent fully wireless, requiring a cable between the buds. They were a pain to put in and out of their case. There was no way to skip tracks without talking to the Assistant. Pairing didnt work half the time. Googles 2020 Pixel Buds,available today for $179, fixes all of these problems. Google finally has a good answer to the AirPods....

They had consumed most of their supplies, and now it all came down to the moment of re-entry. Mission controllers in Houston, Texas, agonized through the last moments of theApollo 13journey. But some wonders still remained in the minds of fans. Was the movie true to what really happened? Did someone really said, Houston, we have a problem? Is it true that stress generated heated discussions among the crew? Was duct tape the surprise element that saved the mission?...

If you are new to data science, this title is not intended to insult you. improve it through adjustments), the machine will use the model to learn the patterns in your data. Then, you might input new conditions (observations) and it will predict the outcome! Labeled simply means that the outcome of the observation (a.k.a. the row of data) is known. the variable you are interested in predicting) is made up of categories....

The world is drowning in plastic. That equals over 400kg of plastic waste for every one of the 7.6 billion people on the planet. One reason for this is that many plastics arenot recyclablein our current system. And even those that are recyclable still go to landfill eventually. Plastics cannot be recycled infinitely, at least not using traditional techniques. But there is hope in a different form of recycling known as chemical recycling....

The past few months have taught us an important lesson: Were bad at handling highly contagious diseases. For the moment, the main question is, how do we stop the spread of the virus? For states, the choice is between health and the economy. Most governments have chosen the former. But even though our lives will never return to its former state, humanity will eventually overcome the coronavirus. The options will then shift to choosing between health and privacy....

Web tracking is the practice by which websites and third-party companies collect information about users online activity. The conventional solution to implement identification and tracking is savingweb cookiesto the users net internet ride. How does cookie-based tracking work? Imagine that user Alice visits an online store and puts a T-shirt in her basket. The previous scenario sounds pretty normal, but cookies can be used for tracking purposes too. Imagine that Alice reads about antidepressants on a medical website....

I guarantee its going to be worth your time. OK, sitting comfortably? Netflix has also seen its user base grow since the start of the year. Many people say that they expect their new habits to continue after the COVID-19 outbreak passes too. Meanwhile, some countries have seen even greater jumps in use. Twitter saw the biggest quarterly jump amongst these platforms. Interestingly, Russia accounted for roughly 30% of Twitters global growth this quarter....

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions for brick and mortar businesses and e-commerce brands alike. Withsupply chain interruptionsandadapting to remote teams, even e-commerce brands are undergoing a period of significant adjustments. While we are better positioned for these changes than others, it is still a challenging time. Unfortunately, the shift to online purchasing isnt just hurting select businesses. It is also causing many individuals with disabilities to get left behind due to a lack of web accessibility....

40% off TNW Conference! The DeLorean was chosen because of its radical look, and iconic gull-wing doors. Gale basically told Ford to get stuffed, and responded with: Doc Brown doesnt drive a fucking Mustang! and so, history was made. The importance of Gales remark shouldnt be understated. The films were littered with other product placements everyone remembers Nikes self-lacing shoes and Mattels Hoverboard. Instead, we got one of the most iconic film cars ever....

Check out the full Rebrand program here. Ive revisited this research and Ill take a stab at share my findings the best way I can. Study summary 40% off TNW Conference! The traditional media is stepping down, and the shift toward new technologies is inevitable. Consequently, investments in Digital Marketing activities are growing daily. Their main objective is to receive as many business inquiries as possible through their contact form....

You might have noticed your normal sleep pattern has changed. Some of us may be sleeping more, and some of us may be sleeping less. It controls body temperature and hormones so that make us feel alert during the day and tired at night. Exposure tonatural lightand regularmealtimesare two of the most powerful forces in aligning our circadian rhythms. Cortisol normally drops in the evening, reaching its lowest level at midnight....

Venture capitalinvestorspoured 8.2 billion intoEuropeancompaniesduring the firstquarterof 2020. It alsothreatens the flow of US capitalintoEuropeantechcompanies. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Thedata alsoshowsa particularly goodquarterforEuropeanlate-stagecompanies, asventure capitalinvestorspumped 4.8 billion in Q1 the third-highest quarterly figure on record. Given the currentclimate, its plausible that VCswillnot want to see their flagshipportfoliocompaniesfail. With this inmind, the report says there could be ashiftin focus. We expect late-stage investments in existingportfoliocompaniesto takepriorityover early-stage investments in the next year, it reads....

Its 2020 and thecoronavirus pandemichas ground the world to a halt. Yourworkforce onceofficebased is now fully remote and you find yourself spending more time speaking to your employees and colleaguesonline. Youre thankful for technology. It allows you to keep yourbusinessrunning, and interact with your workers andcustomers. 40% off TNW Conference! Weve spoken to several leaders to get their top communication tips. In the longer term, its agood ideato send regular weeklyupdatesabout what differentteamshave been working on and achieved....