First impressions: The OnePlus 7T is the love child of the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro

OnePlus has launched its latest flagship rig, the OnePlus 7T, today. Ive been using the OnePlus 7T for over 72 hours, and Im going to share my first impressions. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Aesthetics wise, the module is a nice addition, but it couldve been a bit less prominent. The higher refresh rate spoils you very much. Lets talk about the big change on the rear, the cameras....

September 26, 2019 · 2 min · 254 words · Dr. Brian Knox

Know the difference between story and argument to boost your presentations

Few words have more power and baggage than story. It describes everything from novels, movies, and TV shows to news reports, histories, and podcasts. Often, we think were storytelling when, in fact, were arguing. Were more like lawyers in the courthouse than old-fashioned storytellers glowing in front of a campfire. Rather than tellastory, we use stories to back up our arguments. Stories supply evidence, emotion and imagery that a purely logical argument lacks....

September 26, 2019 · 3 min · 466 words · Mary Foster

Review: FluidFreeRide’s Mantis is a 40 mph e-scooter that feels as safe as a bike

Lets get this out of the way: you probably dont need a 40mph e-scooter. Do you want a scooter with rock-solid build quality, impressive range, pillowy-soft suspension, and stable maneuvering? Do you want a scooter that, at reasonably fast speeds, actually feels safe to ride? If youre like me, you should expect less than the quoted range -but more on this later. One of the first things that struck me about the Mantis is its build....

September 26, 2019 · 3 min · 476 words · Kelly Singh

[Best of 2019] I tried getting chill and swole (chwole?) with CBD-infused protein bars

CBD is a weird one. On one hand, it has acolytes everywhere claiming it to be a miraculous wonder-drug. But on the other? Theres little proper medical science backing up these declarations. First off, what the hell is CBD? Basically, its part of the iconic marijuana plant. Another, and substantially more famous part of the same greenery is THC. You know, the bit that gets you fucked up. 40% off TNW Conference!...

September 25, 2019 · 3 min · 435 words · Patricia Bailey

This AI can pass an 8th grade science exam — but is it really ‘learning’ science?

It’s free, every week, in your inbox. But does Aristos capabilities imply AI has learned to reason like humans? There seems to be some confusion on this. As with every advance in AI, Aristos achievement was met with much hype and sensation. The Weeks story is titled, Artificial intelligence is now as smart as an 8th grader. Interestingly, the creators of Aristo dont make such claims. Deep learningbased language models can perform a wide range of tasks such as translation, question-answering and auto-complete....

September 24, 2019 · 2 min · 417 words · Brad Forbes

Google Analytics can’t tell you everything about your customers’ behavior

Having access to dashboards and reports they can easily understand in just one glance, though? Well, thats a whole different story. Are the reports in Google Analytics and content analytics reliable? It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Anyone operating in the online media business is well aware of the shift towards the reader revenue model. The main reasons why? But then I started learning. Ive learned about single and simple metrics, and behavioral and complex metrics....

September 23, 2019 · 2 min · 382 words · Matthew Miller

4 strategic hiring tips for your self-funded startup

A startup has to get many things right to be successful. One of the most important ingredients in this recipe for success is hiring. However, the kind of talent that your startup requires varies as you scale. Because this means putting your own money into the business and being extremely smart and judicious about it. Sharpening your idea Each startup begins with a vague concept of what one wants to build....

September 17, 2019 · 2 min · 405 words · Elizabeth Hall

Review: The $990 Unagi e-scooter is sleek, powerful, and light

E-scooters have a bit of a bad rep. Im grateful to the tech gods that dockless e-scooters have not been allowed in NYC. This public perception is a shame, because personal scooters are a different story. They allow you to get from A to B in a compact package. And they come in all sorts of sizes and performance levels to suit the needs of various users. TheUnagi Model Onesets out to be a scooter youre proud to own....

September 17, 2019 · 4 min · 717 words · Brianna Miller

Hands-on: Vivo’s Nex 3 flaunts a beautiful waterfall screen and no-button design

Vivo unveiled the third iteration of its aspirational Nex series of phones today in China with the Nex 3. The gear has a super-cuvered waterfall display, a 64-megapixel camera and 5G support. Before we share our thoughts on the machine. Plus, theres Samsungs new Note10 series rated A+ by DisplayMate. Its bright (goes up to 800 nits of brightness), big and bezel-less. So, coupled with the dual-speakers its a delight to watch videos or shoot some footage....

September 16, 2019 · 2 min · 219 words · Danielle Richardson

We tested CBD dog treats so your hound didn’t have to

you’re able to barely browse about health online without coming across this chemical and its supposed benefits. Because were intrepid, caring souls at TNW, we just couldnt give a drug to our pets. No, we had to try it first. So, we, uh, did. Before we do that though… What the hell is CBD? To put it simply, its the part of the marijuana plant that doesnt get you high....

September 16, 2019 · 2 min · 319 words · Mark Sullivan

Free software icon Richard Stallman has some moronic thoughts about pedophilia

For the late Epstein, his generous donations served to whitewash his tainted reputation. And for the most part, they did. But his closeness to the science community wasnt exclusively cosmetic. He also reportedly provided prominent researchers and academics with young children to sexually exploit. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. MIT students are planning a protest against the institutions long-standing relationship with Epstein. His judgement, on the other hand, is open for discussion....

September 13, 2019 · 2 min · 406 words · James Patterson

How WSDG and Gimlet built world-class podcast recording studios

Picture a professional recording studio. What do you see? But in recent years, a different kind of recording studio has emerged: the podcast studio. You may not have heard of WSDG, but youve probably heard some of the music its helped create. 40% off TNW Conference! After all, arent podcasts just a person or two rambling about a topic for an hour? Indeed, most podcasters start out with something like this....

September 13, 2019 · 2 min · 344 words · Joseph Clark

A London startup guide for international founders

However, a wander around the bustling tech hub of Shoreditch in EastLondonreveals business as usual. There are no boarded-up accelerators, tumbleweeds rolling past WeWork, or abandoned cold brew coffee stands. On the contrary, it seems that the local tech scene is booming and as diverse as ever. 40% off TNW Conference! I spoke to a number of foreignfoundersand key ecosystem players inLondonto put together this startup guide for foreignentrepreneurs. Support networks There are more than 100 co-working options inLondon....

September 10, 2019 · 2 min · 408 words · Paul Myers