In 1970, the world stopped to root for the Apollo 13 crew. It was a week filled with nail-biting tension. If something can go wrong, it will usually be at the worst time. It looked like Apollo 13 had been hit by Murphy s law. Fortunately, the extraordinary ability of the crew and mission control team saved their lives. Things remained quite monotonous at first until on April 13, when everything changed....
It doesnt matter how good you look if you sound bad. Wear a headsetwith a microphone. The earbud & microphone headset that came with your mobile phone is fine. If youre out and about, find someplace quiet to pull up with your phone. Mute the video conference appwhen youre not speaking. Dont turn down the sound on your phone/computer as that wont help. In Zoom, turn the mic off/on by hitting the Shift+command+A keys (on MAC)....
This is where the artificial intelligence community enters the scene. 40% off TNW Conference! It has since grown to more than 47,000 documents since. CORD-19 is available on AI2sSemantic Scholar website, a search engine for peer-reviewed research. Machine learning researchers can download the database from Semantic Scholar. The corpus has also been integrated into the search engine and can be queried through Semantic Scholar. AI2 has also launched theCORD-19 Explorer, a full-text search engine specialized for the COVID-19 research corpus....
Ive had the chance to go hands-on with the devices for about a few days before launch. Ive got to admit, writing OnePlus reviews gets pretty repetitive but mostly in a good way. Both devices are well-designed glass and metal sandwiches, although the Pro is less remarkable than last years models. 40% off TNW Conference! You have four cameras on the rear, thin bezels, and rounded edges. The phones really shines when you turn the screen on (pardon the pun)....
Risingexplores how machines could fulfill desires and support humans during space travel. Lo and behold, it might contain the solution to problems related to space exploration. Astronauts, despite their rigorous training, remain humans with needs. Can humans thrive for prolonged periods of time in small groups and in closed, isolated environments? Can humans contend with limited possibilities of relationships, intimacy and sexuality? Sex tech might have the answer. 40% off TNW Conference!...
Did you know TNW Conference has a track fully dedicated to exploring new design trends this year? Check out the full Sprint programhere. In his book, Kahneman describes a study of professional golfers. The subconscious aversion to loss pushed them to greater focus. 40% off TNW Conference! This makes it less risky to try something new. A much riskier and potentially costlier proposition. As a simplified example, imagine you are designing the first music streaming app (like Spotify)....
This week has been a busy one in lockdown town. I think I really like her. But online dating is starting to drive me crazy. Im tired of dating apps, Whatsapp, and every other app. Im tired of talking to people through a screen. This is the new normal and I hate it. Legally, at least. Were both now wondering whether its almost time to break the law. Its only a 30 fine for a first offense....
COVID-19 has left few industries untouched. One of the sectors to have been most comprehensively stopped in its tracks is travel. At TravelPerk, we have seen the near shutdown of global travel up close. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Startups are having to handle the movement of their employees being severely restricted. Governments are taking these decisions in the interest of public safety. As we adjust to lockdown across Europe, keep paying attention to local and national advice on COVID-19....
Most of us are stuck inside right now, and for very good reason. Its Friday, which means Ive exhausted my Spotify Weekly Discovery playlist days ago. Ive relistened to all my favorite albums, and Ive even hit shuffle onmy decrepit iTunes MP3 vault. I could start cold-calling new artists, but theres so muchstuffout there, its overwhelming. Thats why Ive dived into the world of DIY online radio. 40% off TNW Conference!...
Trying to build good habits can often backfire. Self-help articles extol the power of habits and books on the topic sell by the millions. Building habits to change behavior the right way can be a wonderful tool to improve your life. But false notions about what habits are and what they can do can backfire. The idea of building a habit is very appealing. The popular notion that tasks can be put on autopilot makes habits sound effortless....
I mean, I got the gist of it but only hypothetically. In practice, though, none of this meant anything to me. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. In hindsight, that was the right choice. It sure felt this way at the time. Until I started getting gear envy. The distinction is awfully subtle, but it ultimately separates an averagesnapfrom a powerfulimage. There are no rules to what makes a great photo, but you know when youve seen one....
The same can be said for stock photo imagery. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. So how to best visualize COVID-19? Heres an overview of the differentflavors of corona-themed stock photos, ranging from superhero-epic to absurdly conceptual. Most come with very specific narratives, like: Corona Gold, the new currency in Europe. A man sits on a big pile of toilet paper and is happy. Also tagged with
Did you know TNW Conference has a track fully dedicated to exploring new design trends this year? Check out the full Sprint programhere. Our intelligence is what makes us human, and AI is an extension of that quality. Yann LeCun The human species has performed incredible feats of ingenuity. What is AI & Machine Learning? This is the ability to make decisions that maximize the chance of the system achieving its goals....
