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Mobile video is a big deal, but you dont need me to tell you that. Instagram launched IGTV in 2018, and is pushing creators toexplore whats possiblefor mobile video. Netflix introduced vertical30-second previews, and is now experimenting with mobile-first features likevibrating movies. Spotify is releasingvertical music videos. Snap is delivering plenty of premium mobile video content with itsSnap Originals,andhasmoreon the way. But compared to traditional videos which have been aroundsince 1895, mobile video is still a newborn baby....

Dont be lame, the concept seemed to say, its the future now foods dumb. Its terrible oversight, right? A borderline unforgivable mistake. It hardly bears thinking about. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. And you know what? We should get a government subsidy considering how much public service were doling out here. In this cocktail experiment, we used some of the (then) new Soylent drinks. * Now you know what were working worth, lets get right into the cocktails themselves....

Despite the rapid technological advances since then, astronauts havent actually been back to the moon since 1972. But is that true? And, if so, how much more powerful are our phones? On board Apollo 11 was a computer called theApollo Guidance Computer (AGC). This key in of memory is referred to as RAM (Random Access Memory). Each word comprised 16 binary digits (bits), with a bit being a zero or a one....

End-to-end encryption is an essential technology that can keep sensitive data secure when it is being transmitted digitally. Here is what they advise: 1. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The last thing you need is malware attacks and data breaches infiltrating your system. To prevent this, choose a reputable E2EE provider that can guarantee your data is safe and secure. Thomas Griffin,OptinMonster 2. Thats why its important to still set your messages to expire....

Insta360sEVO is a nifty little 360 cam that transforms into a 180-degree VR camera. Consumer-friendly VR cameras are a modern marvel. And theres absolutely nothing else quite like putting on a headset and reliving your memories in total virtual reality. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The distinction is important. If you intend to view them with a virtual reality headset, youll be shooting in 180. The camera senses what mode its in and shoots appropriately....

NASAs Apollo programme was one of the most challenging technological achievements in the 20th century. But at the same time, there are several myths regarding what technologies actually came out of it. My favourite myth is thatTeflon was developed by NASA. This seems reasonable, as it is animmensely heat resistant material something that space missions require. However, it wasinvented by accident in 1938byRoy Plunkettat DuPont when he was researching new refrigerants....

Virtual reality is a booming technology. But theres more to VR than market value and technical specifications. There are more options than ever in 2019 when it comes to VR hardware. You could be stuck with something thats obsolete by the time you pop fire up package. Keep in mind this is the VR equivalent to using a $50 tablet instead of a Macbook Pro. 40% off TNW Conference! First off, are you looking for a standalone experience or a more robust PC or console-enabled one?...

40% off TNW Conference! But some great memes came out of the idiocy: WHO DID THIS ? ?#NotMyArielpic.twitter.com/jPRcaT1AY0 Perri ? Its not something I see as worth fighting over, especially compared to other issues in the workplace. But its definitely something Im trying to remove from my vocabulary. Anouk:But why do people argue we shouldnt use guys? Georgina:That its exclusionary, especially in professional spaces which are typically male-dominated. Gender pronouns arent as sensitive a point for me as it could be for gender non-conforming people....

Marshall is an iconic audio brand, best known for its guitar amplifiers. Its true, and theyre actually very good. It delivers in all the key areas you care about. Furthermore, it has an incredibly enduring battery, which delivers exceptional listening time when cranking out the tunes. And thats important, because the Marshall Stockwell II sounds utterly amazing. Is that a bit of a gimmick? Does it look incredibly cool? It’s free, every week, in your inbox....

Artificial intelligence technologies are spreading at a rapid pace into a variety of businesses and job types. What will come of the tech, and which industries will be heaviest impacted, however, remains unclear. Which industries will embrace it and which will run for the hills when they see it enter? What can people in that industry do to prepare? It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Here is what they said:...

Immersed in automation, many choices we make include some form of a computationally-modeled process. However, todays AI systems go beyond imposing suggestions andknow pretty well what we do and what we want. 40% off TNW Conference! Misuse and disuse of AI both bring an additional set of technical challenges for establishing trustworthy human-machine interaction. Trust plays a significant role in decreasing the cognitive complexity users face in interacting with sophisticated technology....

Uh, Cowboy? Yep, its a Belgian company that makes electric bikes. Despite this, I didnt come across any huge, glaring flaws during my testing. Also, an interesting little fact before we begin, the company actually managed to get thecowboy.comURL. Lord knows how much that cost them. Yeah, but what about the Cowboy e-bike? What does it look like? Honestly, its fucking beautiful. Its a finely designed, gorgeous piece of engineering....

It was out of character they said for her not to make contact, or to return home. A day later, on November 20, the two were officially reported missing. She had been raped, bound with plastic ties, and shot in the head. Initially, investigators considered Cook, her boyfriend, a suspect. They found his body two days later, nearly 75 miles from where Van Cuylenborg was discovered. Cook had been beaten with rocks, and strangled....