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To succeed, product managers must demonstrate a specific set of core competencies no matter where they work. But, the role of the product manager in a startup is particularly hard to define. They operate with a wide range of responsibilities and huge pressure to deliver results, often without reporting authority. How is the role of a product manager in a startup different from a large company? The path of a startup is never predictable....

It seems that every five years, news emerges that the digital sky is falling in. Back in2010and2015, rumors spread that the internet would soon run out of IP addresses. Every computer and smartphone must have an IP address to reach the internet. This is how the machine youre using is able to view this article. An IP address is the unique identifying code for each gadget accessing the internet. Back then, this was more than enough as so few people even knew about the internet....

Despite huge advances in science over the past century, our understanding of nature is still far from complete. Thesought afterTheory of Everything continues to elude us. And there are other outstanding puzzles, too, such as how consciousness arises from mere matter. Will science ever be able to provide all the answers? Human brains are the product of blind and unguided evolution. Human science will therefore one day hit a hard limit and may already have done so....

In Britainmore than 100 cyclists are killed and more than 3,000 are seriously injuredeach year. Reducing these numbers is no small task. Tackling helmets head on 40% off TNW Conference! Choosing which helmet is just as divisive. The firm said its WaveCel helmets were48 times more effectiveat preventing concussions than traditional foam-based lids. Not everyone agrees, though. And initial tests suggest its 3D-printed bike helmet will be a force to be reckoned with....

Here, the immensity of time and our universe can be felt in every fiber of the body. Exploring the night sky in a national park could be atransformative experiencefor both young and old. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The sky at home But protecting dark sky sites in national parks is only half the story. Its a shame that light pollution means these wonderful experiences are only possible far from home....

How was your weekend? Not bad, went out with some frie Mine was dope. What can I say, Im a cool guy. What kind of a headset, nobody asked. Im really sorry, I signed an NDA, I cant talk about it. Razer has made a new addition to its Kraken lineup of headsets: the Kraken Ultimate. 40% off TNW Conference! Lets talk about it. The headset has a clean look, way more polished than most gaming sets....

2020 is set to be a defining year for European tech. This shift is heating up Europes focus on the promise its hot young scaleups can bring. You want to buy something? You want to chat with your friends? You want to look for a CV? So what should Europe do? And how will Europe defend its technological sovereignty? 40% off TNW Conference! And therein lies the problem. The EU has responded to these scandals by introducing stricter privacy regulations to protect users data....

Xiaomis Redmi series of phones have been its main money-maker in India. The company now sits at top ofthe Indian smartphone chartthanks to spectacular sales of devices released in this series. It released its marquee Redmi Note 8 Pro last month with a quad-camera setup led by a 64-megapixel sensor. Specifications Just so you know, Im using the 8GB+128GB version for this review. What has changed? Xiaomi has traditionally relied on a mid-range Qualcomm processor for its Redmi series in India....

These included 17 urgent calls for action aimed at improving the lives of people around the world. Tackling poverty and food insecurity were placed at the top of the list. Our results suggest that the numbers currently used to estimate malnutrition underplay the true extent of the problem. Assessment challenges 40% off TNW Conference! We looked at data from the 18 countries in West and Central Africa. These forms of malnutrition are known as stunting, underweight and wasting, respectively....

The UK government plans to ban the sale of new conventional petrol and diesel carsby 2040. But can electrification help cut emissions from that other carbon-intensive form of passenger transport, flying? This is a complex question and one where size matters. It is possible for small aircraft to be powered by electricity. But for the large aircraft we all use more frequently, it is unlikely to happen anytime soon. The problem isnt the propulsion technology but the energy storage....

Ive learned over the past few years that I dont exactly travel light. Heres what you’re able to look forward to in this cleverly designed backpack thatscurrently crowdfunding on Kickstarter. A second top-loading compartment accommodate a 15-inch laptop and a tablet, and a grab handle completes the package. The YKK weather-sealed zippers and pulls work great, and the distinctive custom machined buckle feels solid. I also like how you canditch the buckle and strap if youd rather access your stuff more quickly....

Since crafting its first mouse in 1982, Logitech has been a staple in the peripherals industry. The PC came with a Logitech mouse and keyboard combo, both white, with simple but elegant designs. I dont recall the exact models, but I still hold fond memories of those times. Since then, Ive used various other brands, but I always seem to circle back to Logitech. Indeed, Ive been using one of their mice at the office for the past three years....

Nowadays, its perhaps best known for its high-end products with eye-searing price tags. Launched in September, theChora linereplaces Focals Chorus family as the companys most affordable speakers. This wasnt a simple refresh: its an all-new design, including a fancy Slatefiber woofer. This new material is comprised of non-woven, recycled carbon fibers embedded in a thermoplastic polymer. Translation: it sounds better. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. It provides a certain peace of mind....