At$300, they dont boast an exotic design, technological gimmicks, or rare materials. Instead, theyre proof of how far good engineering and tasteful tuning will get you. Thats not to say the 3020i are boring. I tested the grey model, but they come in black, white, and walnut colorways as well. Be warned that the 3020i are significantly deeper than you might assume from the photos. It’s free, every week, in your inbox....
I was playing the right notes, but it didnt sound like White Zombie. That makes me sad. BOSS describes this one as the benchmark in guitar distortion. Youll get no disagreement from me. The iconic orange pedals been around since 1978 its in heavy metal and punk rocks DNA. I didnt review the DS-1 because, for my taste, its a no-brainer. Its available on Amazonherefor $49.98. It’s free, every week, in your inbox....
Ethereum made smart contracts a common part of the blockchain conversation. Smart contracts are programming tools that let developers write self-executing scripts that run on the Ethereum blockchain. One, perhaps unforeseen, consequence was that Ethereums smart contracts enabled the initial coin offering (ICO). Unfortunately, manyICOs revealed themselves to be little more than money-making scams. Nevertheless, Ethereum has remained at the forefront of the market since launching in July 2015. It’s free, every week, in your inbox....
In 2016, aProPublica investigationrevealed a recidivism assessment tool that used machine learning was biased against black defendants. And Googlerefrained from renewing its AI contractwith the Department of Defense after employees raised ethical concerns. Those are just a few of themany ethical controversies surrounding artificial intelligencealgorithms in the past few years. Theres a six-decade history behind the AI research. 40% off TNW Conference! AI systems can invisibly threaten the autonomy of humans who interact with them by influencing their behavior....
When you think of the daily life of an esports player, you might imagine something sedate. The picture of esports players as not particularly athletic or social is a dated one. Unless these people find out about sex. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Players will sit down to several hours of scrims, or practice matches against players of similar skills. Theyll break for lunch in the middle, and then return to scrims afterwards....
It was an ignoble end for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. He was also told that the American government had issued an arrest warrant for him over alleged computer crimes. We dont know how the latter will develop. Assange will undoubtedly fight his extradition to the last possible point of appeal. It will be a long and tedious process. The US authorities are relentless in extradition proceedings. Like a dog with a bone, they simply wont let go of their prize....
Just because a story is online, doesnt mean its true. Dont feed the beast. Use the S.H.A.R.E checklist. The internet is great, but it can be used to spread misleading news and content. 40% off TNW Conference! Understanding Rumor Whats the old saying,plus ca change, plus cest la meme chose? Or, translated roughly, the more things change, the more they stay the same. The UK is using 21st century tools to fight a problem thats frustrated governments for centuries....
Cast your mind back a few months to February, when we encountered a ridiculous Energizer-branded smartphone at MWC. Do you remember how thick it was? And do you remember how, deep down, you kinda wanted one? Well, Ive got some bad news for you. Its dead in the water. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Overall, the company raised $15,005 of its $1.2 million goal. Thats about 1.2 percent of what it hoped for....
Theres a lot of talk about digital technology andsmartcities, but what about smart farms? While thesocial and environmental consequencesof agri-food industrialization arefairly well understood, issues around digital technology are now just emerging. Yet, technology isradically transformingfarms and farming. The milking apron is being replaced by the milking app. TheCanadian governmentis investing heavily inclimate-smart and precision agricultural technologies (ag-tech). Corporate controlof many agricultural inputs seeds, feed, fertilizers, machinery iswell documented. Agricultural land is also increasing in cost and farms are gettingbigger and bigger....
As big as modern TVs are, theres nothing quite like watching a movie on a giant projected image. Thats where Ultra Short Throw (UST) Projectors come in. You get the massive size of a projection with the plug-and-play convenience of a TV. The image is bright enough that I dont need to shut off the lights. Which is a good thing, as you probably wouldnt have room for one on your media console....
This is, in effect, Europes first commercially available 5G smartphone. Prices for the Reno 5G will start from CHF 999 (roughly $980). Thats more thandouble the cost of the 4G OPPO Reno handset, which retails for 499 across Europe. 40% off TNW Conference! The good news is that the5G versionof theXiaomi Mi Mix 3will launch in the country on May 2. This represents Xiaomis first 5G handset, and will be tied to Swisscoms biggest domestic rival, Sunrise....
Luckily, Im here to help! Here are a few things that can make or break your recruitment advertising: 1. Audience All recruitment is fundamentally about people. Thus, people should always be your starting point. Its important to define your ideal recruitment audience and do your best to get to know them. What turns them on and off? Where will they be most likely to see your content? What elements of your company culture or employer brand might most appeal to them?...
A number of academics and tech entrepreneurs agree: computer intelligence will one day meet and exceed human intelligence. But almost none of them agree on what happens after that. Movies likeTerminator, Transcendence,andThe Matrixshare the archetypal plot point that machines will enslave or kill mankind. Theyre designed to sell tickets, not to educate or inform people. Even the smartest science fiction isnt a textbook. Im happy to tell you Ive actually spent lots of time with the textbooks....
