Video: The Pablo Escobar Fold 2 is just a… Samsung Galaxy Fold?

What if I said the phrases Pablo Escobar and folding phone to you? Would you be intrigued? Would you want to know more? Fantastic because today, were here to talk about the Pablo Escobar foldable phone. Specifically, the Escobar Fold 2. And best of all? Scroll up and let your eyeballs soak in that sweet, sweet Escobar Fold 2 video. Go on, were waiting. Are you not a fan of spicy video content?...

March 10, 2020 · 2 min · 420 words · Amy Franco

How Slack keeps employees focused while being a distracting app

Over 10 million people log on to Slack every day. Slacks own employees, of course, use Slack they use it a lot. And ifdistractionis triggered by technology, then they should surely suffer the consequences. Surprisingly, according to media reports and Slack employees I spoke with, the company doesnt have that problem. White letters on a bright pink background blare: Work hard and go home. However, at Slack, people know when to log off....

March 9, 2020 · 3 min · 495 words · Tammy White

Designers should understand users make most decisions without rational thinking

Did you knowTNW Conferencehas a track fully dedicated to exploring new design trends this year? Check out the full Sprint program here. Do you view yourself as Mr. Spock when it comes to decision-making? Do you believe that you make decisions based on facts? That you consider relevant facts and make the best decision based on that? Yeah, you do. And I guess you suspect where I am going with this…...

March 7, 2020 · 3 min · 444 words · Ricardo Johnson

A love letter to the OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 earbuds — the only reliable thing in my life

Ive always had a habit of keeping myheadphonesplugged into my phone. I used them to take calls, play music, and watch videos any time I wished. So, I switched to the next best thing: Wiress buds. This meant I had to find a pair that suited how I wanted to use them. Im just gonna say it:Airpodsare not the solution. 40% off TNW Conference! Which is not what Im about....

March 6, 2020 · 2 min · 381 words · Jimmy Martinez

Amazon trees are actually organic time capsules for human history

Tropical forests are one of the worlds largest carbon stores and they help regulate the global climate. But theyre being erased at a terrifying rate. Deforestation claimed anarea the size of Belgium in 2018. These habitats are often cleared to make way forpalm oil plantationsandgrazing pasture for livestock. For most forests, destruction on this scale is a fairly modern phenomenon. Tropical forest ecosystems tend to have very high biodiversity, but often in the places youd least expect....

March 6, 2020 · 2 min · 299 words · Daniel Austin

Growth hacking is BS — here are 3 tips for sustainable growth instead

The only problem is, if it seems too good to be true, its generally because it is. If it wasnt, nine out of ten startups wouldnt fail in their first year. Essentially, growth hacking promises that with a few simple techniques, businesses will quickly see viral growth. Its actually an even better branding strategy by the guy who coined it, GrowthHackers CEO Sean Ellis. Play the long game 40% off TNW Conference!...

March 6, 2020 · 3 min · 551 words · Scott Barnes

How to make the most of Facebook ads — with as little as $5 per day

Check out the full Rebrand program here. Facebook ads used to fill me with a mixture of fear and skepticism. After a moment of hesitant silence, something possessed me (the spirit of marketing, perhaps?) and I agreed to help her set up three months worth of campaigns. What were you thinking woman? !The voice inside my head screamed incredibly loudly. Yet, I believe that everything happens for a reason. This was the sign indicating I should get past my fears and give Facebook ads a chance....

March 5, 2020 · 2 min · 310 words · Karen Lee

Learn HTML & CSS in 15 minutes

For a video-based intro check out thisHTML/CSS/JS Crash Course on YouTube. HTML(HyperTextMarkupLanguage) is amarkup languagethat is used tostructure contentfor presentation over the web. The upside is that HTML is super easy to learn! Youll have to learn HTML and CSS if you want to build anything on the web. HTML codeis sent to the web web client which can understand it and render a web page accordingly. Another essential technology in web development is calledCSS, which is used in combination withHTMLto style the resulting webpage....

March 5, 2020 · 6 min · 1149 words · Tammy Bradford

Smart trainers have made cycling indoors far less shit

I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with cycling indoors. But thanks to modern technology, its getting a lot more exciting. Perhaps to the point where I only need to slap myself with a spatula to keep things interesting. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The Tacx Neo 2 The smart trainer Ive been using isnt the latest from Tacx. Tacx first released the Neo 2 back in 2018, but its standing the test of time very well....

March 5, 2020 · 2 min · 268 words · Gary Brooks

10 questions to consider before entering a startup accelerator

The key is that both parties should benefit. The corporate gets to explore new ideas quickly and at a low cost. Have we reached peak-accelerator, or is it still worth joining one? 1: Will it cost you any Equity? It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Some early stage accelerators may demand some of your equity to join them. This could have some very positive effects as they will be incentivized to maximize your success....

March 3, 2020 · 3 min · 551 words · Roy Mitchell

6 cringeworthy mistakes founders make when pitching journalists

Gettingpresscoveragecan be invaluable for technology startups. It can helpfoundersattract prospectivecustomersand give you an extraedgewhen you approachventure capitalinvestorsfor funding. Not researching the journalist Research is key. Too manyfoundersfire offemailstojournalistwithout having done properresearchfirst. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Bothering to do the groundwork off the batwillmake your pitch stand out. Thejournalistis much more likely to payattentionif they can see youve taken the time toresearchthem and their work. If you want to go after a specific outlet,researchit thoroughly....

March 3, 2020 · 2 min · 361 words · Jennifer Orr

How to keep your existing clients when pivoting your product

During the life of your business, there may come a time when its necessary to pivot. Whatever the reason, keep in mind that a product pivot isnt a cure-all or something to take lightly. You should only consider pivoting when its clearly necessary. But how do you know when its time to pivot your product? Perhaps there is too much competition, and your product no longer stands out as an original solution....

March 3, 2020 · 3 min · 463 words · Dennis Jones

Meet Europe’s top 100 scaleups at Tech5 Founders Day

The winners are selected based on investment rounds, growth, media coverage, social impact, and more. Ahead of this years finale, get to know some of the startups and scaleups making waves. 40% off TNW Conference! Bikemapwas created by enthusiastic cyclists with the goal of sharing awesome bike tours with other cyclists. More than 1,8M registered users have since helped create the worlds largest collection of cycle routes. Refurbedis the fastest-growing online marketplace for refurbished products in DACH region....

March 3, 2020 · 5 min · 927 words · Charles Lopez