Here’s how gamification can help your business understand your users

Gamification is one way to do that. Gamification, in general, has made a lot of waves lately in the enterprise world. The entire gamification marketis expected to grow 200 percentto a total of $11 billion by 2020. The entire experience of a game or app can be designed to specialize in various forms of research. 40% off TNW Conference! They allow peoplespecifically mobile usersto entertain themselves while on the go....

July 3, 2019 · 4 min · 768 words · Catherine Valdez

Review: The Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 wireless earbuds are almost perfect

Cambridge Audio is one of the oldest and most respected audio brands in the UK. But recently, its pivoted with the launch ofthe Melomania 1 a set of truly wireless earbuds. And you know what? For a first try, theyre excellent. Most surprising is the price tag. Hands on with the Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 40% off TNW Conference! At first glance, the Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 looks fairly unremarkable....

July 3, 2019 · 2 min · 393 words · Robert Hancock

Ricoh GRIII review: A great street photography camera, but far from perfect

To many, it was and still is the best alternative to exorbitantly priced Leica street-shooters and bulky DSLRs. But before we get into the technicalities, let me walk you through my review process. 40% off TNW Conference! So whats new about the Ricoh GRIII? Those familiar with the GRII will swiftly notice that not much has changed with its successor on the outside. Indeed, Ricoh has kept the simplistic design, and souped up the innards of the camera....

July 1, 2019 · 2 min · 384 words · Justin Flores

Why creativity is the most important soft skill companies look for right now

AI and machine learning are taking over, automating more and more tasks. With this technology in place, machines are producing faster and more accurate results for businesses than ever before. And thats just the beginning. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. And this makes sense. Linkedin recently undertook astudyof hundreds of thousands of job postings to find out what companies are looking for most. According to their results, the number one soft skill companies want in 2019 is creativity....

July 1, 2019 · 2 min · 411 words · Erica Mueller

[Best of 2019] Why Google Duplex might make my design job redundant

The demo went viral and raised a lot ofethicalandphilosophicalquestions. Last month, Google announced an update for Duplex: it can now use websites for you. To understand why, lets have a quick look back at the history ofhuman-computer interaction(HCI). The history of technology have been a constant battle towards making them more human. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Early computers were a nightmare. This was extremely tedious and slow....

June 29, 2019 · 2 min · 326 words · Brent Schroeder

11 things to remember when testing your product before launch day

Rolling out new hardware and software can be a stressful time for any business. You are excited about the new experience for your customers but nervous about any issues that could arise. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Here is what they said: 1. This QA process must pass through multiple levels of approval internally. Additionally, you should conduct a focus group to get external feedback. Your focus group should be composed of individuals who are most likely to use your product....

June 28, 2019 · 2 min · 294 words · John Oliver

How to simplify your shopping routine with these handy apps

I hate the aisles. I hate the noise and the random tannoy announcements. I hate unexpected items in the bagging area. But most of all, I hate remembering what I need to buy. When I go shopping I like to operate with military precision. Enter shopping list apps. Well start with one of the simplest, easiest, and quickest to setup options. Starting a list on Google Shopping Lists is super easy....

June 28, 2019 · 1 min · 213 words · Jennifer Matthews

The brutally honest guide to a career in tech journalism

Tech journalism is often regarded as an exciting and attractive career. And you know what? But its also a damn tough business to enter. Getting your foot in the door is hard. Making enough money to live is even harder. Next month marks my third year at TNW. Ive been working in tech journalism in some capacity for almost eight years now. Its been a wild ride. From time to time, I receive emails from strangers asking how I got my job....

June 28, 2019 · 4 min · 650 words · Brittany Perez

[Best of 2019] Why Mormonism is the best religion for cyborgs

Sounds good, so what is it, new age Buddhism?Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster? Mormonism is so much more than its stereotypical missionaries in cheap suits. 40% off TNW Conference! First up:transhumanism. To Cannon and Youngblood, the transhumanist movement advocates for the ethical use of technology toextendhuman abilities. Now, Mormonism might be harder to summarize in one simple paragraph just like any other religion. And this is where members of MTA believe Mormonisms compatibility with transhumanism stems from....

June 27, 2019 · 2 min · 299 words · Amanda Meyer

How to remove metadata from your photos on iOS

Shortcuts app for iOSis a very useful way to automate your iPhone or iPad. Another automation that could come in handy is removing metadata from photos. 40% off TNW Conference! Heres how to do this using Apples Shortcuts app. Disclaimer:The screenshots below correspond to Shortcuts app foriOS 13 Beta 2. But the steps you should probably follow are exactly the same. Step #1:Download the Shortcuts appfrom the App Store, if you havent done so already....

June 27, 2019 · 2 min · 301 words · Kara Owens

Neuroscientists scanned radicals’ brains to determine what makes them turn violent

Yassine* was bouncy, chatting up the research assistants, and generally in good spirits. I would go tomorrow, I would do it tomorrow, he said. When we probed for the sincerity of his claim, he responded, only if we go together. You pay for the tickets, with a wink and a smile. The survey is on your religious, political and cultural values. A market in busy Barcelona. MikeDotta/Shutterstock.com Youre then told the reason for the survey is to find people suitable for a brain scan....

June 27, 2019 · 5 min · 920 words · Jean Lambert

Review: The Roborock S5 robo-vacuum is fast, powerful, and quiet(ish)

Robot vacuum cleaners were, a long time ago, the preserve of the cashed-up early adopter. Which brings us to the subject of todays review:The Roborock S5. But is it any good? Hang on, Roborock? Roborockisnt exactly a household name, and theres a good reason for that. Its a relatively new brand, even by the standards of its fresh-faced competition. So, what is it? It is an independent company, and not a sub-brand of Xiaomi....

June 26, 2019 · 3 min · 479 words · Joanne Johnson

The notchless Meizu 16s is a rock-solid flagship for the budget conscious

Devices like the $599 Meizu 16s show that you’re able to have your cakeandeat it. Take that, Marie Antoinette. No, but it comes pretty close. Lets start with the basics, what specs does the Meizu 16s have? For the cost (around $600), theyre incredibly impressive: Impressive stuff. How does it run? The Meizu 16s is fast and a pleasure to use. In my time with it I found Flyme, which is Meizus customized OS, pretty decent....

June 26, 2019 · 2 min · 307 words · Benjamin Johnson