How Netflix uses psychology to perfect their customer experience

If theres a company thats synonymous with seamless customer experience, its Netflix. It has become the defacto entertainment source for many. So much so that15 percent of the worlds web trafficgoes to Netflix. But when your experience is industry-leading, how do you evolve it without disappointing customers? The answer lies in experimentation, built on proven psychological principles. And because Netflix is a subscription service, you’re able to quickly discover whats working....

December 9, 2019 · 2 min · 325 words · Mrs. Dana Waters

Here’s why Indivisible is the most diverse and inclusive game of 2019

Ultimately, we agreed that we should highlight and support titles that make true strides. On October 8th,Indivisiblewas released to both positive receptions from players and professional critics. Note: Light story spoilers will be present throughout this article. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. First, we have excellent use of characters and theres no better example than Ajna herself. Our protagonist bodes well from a representation standpoint; starting with her seemingly simple design and name....

December 8, 2019 · 6 min · 1108 words · Jonathan Curry

5 corrupt reasons why people deny the climate crisis

Their hold on the public seems to be waning. There also seems to be a renewed optimism that we can deal with the crisis. Anti-climate change lobbying spend by the five largest publicly-owned fossil fuel companies. Deniers suggest climate change is just part of the natural cycle. Or that climate models are unreliable and too sensitive to carbon dioxide. 40% off TNW Conference! All these arguments are falseand there is a clear consensus among scientistsabout the causes of climate change....

December 7, 2019 · 2 min · 379 words · Audrey Ross

Oyama CX E8D II Review: This folding e-bike gets almost everything right

But there are a few important caveats. For another, youll be even more paranoid about locking them up. Youll need at least two heavy-duty locks to protect your pricey purchase. Thats where a folding bike like the$1,999 Oyama CX E8D Series IIcomes in. But in practice, I hardly noticed the difference in stop and go city traffic. The bike has eight levels of power and assist and felt positively zippy in its maximum power mode....

December 6, 2019 · 2 min · 401 words · Erika Allen

How the ‘bigger is better’ mentality is damaging AI research

With access to powerful cloud computing platforms, AI researchers have been able to train largerneural networksin shorter timespans. But what youll hear less is the darker implications of the current direction of AI research. This means that in seven years, the metric has grown by a factor of 300,000. This requirement imposes severe limits on AI research and can also have other, less savory repercussions. Called OpenAI Five, the bot entered a major e-sports competition but lost to human players in the finals....

December 5, 2019 · 3 min · 432 words · Amy Smith

These are the 6 best phones of 2019

Humans are more divided than ever. The worlds literally on fire. And peoplewont stop asking Billie Eilish stupid questions. 40% off TNW Conference! It doesnt do a huge amount more than the Xs. But what it does do is everything. Apple has directly addressed some of the concerns people had with its previous phones. The battery life is also breathtaking, with the phone regularly lasting me two working days. It really is that good....

December 4, 2019 · 2 min · 375 words · Caleb Nelson

These new technologies will soon answer our biggest questions about the universe

How wrong he was. The following century completely turned physics on its head. A huge number oftheoretical and experimental discoverieshave transformed our understanding of the universe, and our place within it. Dont expect the next century to be any different. The first concerns the fundamentals of our existence. Physics predicts that the Big Bang produced equal amounts of the matter you are made of and something calledantimatter. Most particles of matter have an antimatter twin, identical but with the opposite electric charge....

December 4, 2019 · 2 min · 301 words · Faith Rodriguez

[Best of 2019] We analyzed Pablo Escobar’s brother’s folding phone promo video

You think thats weird? Well look, sorry, but I didnt make the rules. Im pretty confident it says that in the bible or something, okay? Actually, yeah, now I think of it; remember that painting of Jesus having his last meal? With those 12 people all around him? Im like 99 percent sure they were all draped in some of Ann Summers finest. Thats where the rule comes from. 40% off TNW Conference!...

December 3, 2019 · 2 min · 295 words · Krista Martinez

Review: The WideWheel electric scooter is a blast and has power to spare

But theres also a middle ground in scooters like theMercane WideWheel, distributed exclusively byFluidFreeRidein the US. (Moreover, itson sale for $899at the time of publishing). The scooter is also built to a high standard. Its good looking, for one; sleek without being as techy as theUnagi Model One. Strangers would frequently ask me about my ride. Thats not to say the WideWheel isnt zippy though. Thats fast enough to keep with NYC traffic in a pinch, though I normally hovered closer to 15-18mph....

December 3, 2019 · 2 min · 307 words · Sonya Butler

Meet the artist building a crypto-inspired art museum on the blockchain

One month later, local authorities had censored the artwork by covering it with gray paint. It was a decidedly political statement. But onecryptocurrencyenthusiast and artist isnt standing for its censorship. Meet BnoiitC, whos usingblockchain to make cryptoart immutable and virtually impossible to censor. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. I just finished it this morning, they told Hard Fork. [It] took me approximately five to six hours. Cryptovoxels is a pretty simple idea....

December 2, 2019 · 2 min · 346 words · Caleb Moss

Get a jump on Cyber Monday with 10 deals worthy of an early start

But why make you wait? Instead, enjoy 10 Cyber Monday deals that we thought were too cool to keep under wraps. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Jamstik 7 Guitar Trainer $144 (Orig. Its only 18 inches long, but its just like playing the real thing. 3-in-1 Wireless Power Bank for Apple Watch, iOS & AirPods $32 (Orig. And right now,its 68 percent off. Micro Drone 3.0 Combo Pack $103....

December 1, 2019 · 2 min · 222 words · Anthony Barrera

Black Friday is done. So why are these gift options still at rock bottom prices?

TLDR:Black Friday might be behind us, but its not too late to get some rock-bottom savings. Lets be real: Retailers arent going to limit their revenue driving discounts to just ONE day in November. HyperSonic True Wireless Headphones $56.00 (Orig. Andright now, its $60 off its regular price. VIZIO SP70-D5 SmartCast Crave Pro Wireless Speaker $68.00 (Orig. But it also serves as a hub to sync a multi-room WiFi online grid of speakers throughout your home....

November 30, 2019 · 2 min · 286 words · Steven Walker

Check out 10 new career training bundles available at Black Friday prices

TLDR: Black Friday isnt just gifts and gadgets. Black Friday deals are perfect for checking loads of names off your holiday shopping list. And every single one of them is at least 90 percent off during this seasonal markdown. 40% off TNW Conference! The Premium 2020 Project & Quality Management Certification Bundle $18.40 (Orig. The Complete QuickBooks Guru Bundle $11.60 (Orig. The Complete Salesforce Lightning Certification Training Bundle $7.60 (Orig....

November 29, 2019 · 1 min · 148 words · Marcus Schultz