Huawei P40 Pro first impressions: Superb hardware let down by shoddy software

Its a looker First things first, the Huawei P40 Pro is a gorgeous. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. I also dig how camera bump on the back looks. The only thing I have an issue with is with that aforementioned camera area. A minor grievance, but still a grievance. But, its important to note, this is only without the included case. When I put that on, the bump was far less pronounced....

March 26, 2020 · 2 min · 322 words · Heather Lee

I hated street photography with the Pixel 4 — but then I saw the photos

Then I discovered its camera apphas no pro mode. The realization made me absolutely dread the idea of going out to shoot the streets. 40% off TNW Conference! Developing a personal style is a strenuous and deeply intimate process. Its about taking risk and failing, over and over again. Until you eventually make it work. Consumer products like the Pixel and the iPhone arent designed to fityourstyle theyre designed to fitthe norm....

March 26, 2020 · 4 min · 676 words · Mr. Eric Meza PhD

Review: Dali’s IO-6 are a new contender for best noise-canceling headphones

So it shouldnt come as a surprise that Im a little skeptical of any newcomer entering the market. My skepticism was unwarranted. Dalis IO-6 makes a strong showing as the company seeks to expand into new markets. Not only are the IO-6 indeed very good, they might be my favorite ANC headphones right now. Though they lack a killer feature, Dalis first headphones get all the basics right. It’s free, every week, in your inbox....

March 26, 2020 · 2 min · 335 words · Julie Blackwell

Your startup’s culture should revolve around quality-focused product development

Launching a high-quality product that clients would love has never been more important. Previously, quality was thought of something that QA engineers would take care of. Quality and user focus didnt used to be a shared responsibility. Under the new approaches I mean transforming your whole product development process intoquality-focused. And thats what brings firms a competitive advantage. But my point isnt about big strategy, Im talking about the changes inmindset....

March 25, 2020 · 3 min · 541 words · David Perez

How my company successfully changed my role from on-site to remote

Themodern workplaceis evolving lightning fast. Its becoming increasingly distributed. And that was before the coronavirus pandemic struck. This is especially important if the employee will be working remotely from a different country. 40% off TNW Conference! Hence we decided to have at least 4 hours a day overlapping. So decide on when and how you will do these meetings. Evaluate which one is the best for you and set up the tools....

March 24, 2020 · 2 min · 421 words · Anthony Singh

We got 5 game devs to explain why Animal Crossing is so damn good

Im no better than them. So what isAnimal Crossing, you ask? Well… its incredibly complicated and simple at the same time. I dont have a good shorthand to describe it, and theres no other game like it. Wikipedia calls it a social simulation video game, but I dont think thats accurate. I can tell you what youdoinAnimal Crossing: You do chores. To pay off a mortgage. Chores like chopping wood, catching fish, and plucking fruit....

March 24, 2020 · 3 min · 548 words · Deborah Pace

What the 2009 swine flu pandemic can tell us about the future of COVID-19

The first documented case of COVID-19 is thought to have appeared onDecember 1 2019 in Wuhan, China. Yet this is not the first pandemic to occur in recent years. It rapidly spread throughout Mexico and the US and was declared a fullpandemic by the WHOon June 11 2009. The comparison highlights four important differences. This contrasts with the COVID-19 pandemic with the highest number of cases reflecting the viruss origins in China....

March 24, 2020 · 2 min · 361 words · Lee Soto

Why UX designers and users should be well aware of cognitive biases

The human brain is designed to make quick and effective decisions rather than stick to facts at all times. Instead of acting rationally, we prefer to act fast. With this article, youre going to learn Ready to find out how our brains work? The two widely acclaimed scientists were researching peoples innumeracy. 40% off TNW Conference! In other words, its all about theframingof information. We focus on different aspects depending on the surroundings....

March 24, 2020 · 3 min · 586 words · Jennifer Yates

How to make your security training fun? Think like a deviant

He wanted it to be fun. He wanted it to create tension in peoples chests. A few years earlier, hed taken part in a security training event at Google. During an exercise at the event, he discovered a vulnerability that was wide open on his service. His heart started pounding as he raced to patch it. That pulse racing experience changed the way he thought about software. He wanted all of our developers to experience it....

March 23, 2020 · 2 min · 329 words · Destiny Reyes

6 things I learned from working in climate tech startups

These lessons span business strategy and the realities of the electric utility industry. Timeline: What has this guy actually done? After a handful of successful pilots and anacquisition, I parted ways with Whisker Labs in 2018. I ended up joining an early-stage team atXthat shared my thinking on this specific problem space. I cant say much of anything about this project, due to the secretive nature of X. 40% off TNW Conference!...

March 20, 2020 · 3 min · 483 words · Penny Ward

Autonomous driving still isn’t a reality in 2020 — and it’s getting people killed

This semantic shift is having dangerous consequences that shouldnt be overlooked. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The crowd was amazed, most likely. The systems connected the hydraulics that control the planes elevators and rudders to its navigational systems. Doing this enabled the plane to maintain course and elevation all on its own. Its kind of whereLevel 2 self-driving systemsare now, but more on that later. Despite massive developments in aviation autopilot systems, one thing has remained: Human pilots....

March 20, 2020 · 3 min · 522 words · Thomas Goodwin

How to get into gaming during the coronavirus lockdown

Theres a boring weekend coming up and its going to be the first of many. Dont worry, I got you. Lets start with the absolute basics. Is this a good time to pick up a gaming console? It’s free, every week, in your inbox. And if youre just getting (back) into gaming, current-generation consoles are just fine. Should I get the PlayStation 4 Pro or the Xbox One X? Its probably better to spend the money you save on some sweet games....

March 20, 2020 · 2 min · 424 words · Frank Jenkins

How we’re keeping fit while working from home

But what sort of bodyweight workout? I hear my legions of fans screaming. Well, Im glad you asked. 40% off TNW Conference! Yeah, Im an inspiration, no need to remind me. And, goddamn, do the tears cascade down my sweaty, agonized face. To verify this workout stays fresh, you want to evaluate your progress each week. Try adding some more reps to each exercise and, importantly, introduce something new into the routine....

March 20, 2020 · 3 min · 439 words · Barbara Lewis MD