[Best of 2019] How I got banned for life from Airbnb

This decision is irreversible and will affect any duplicated or future accounts. just understand that we are not obligated to provide an explanation for the action taken against your account. Furthermore, we are not liable to you in any way with respect to disabling or canceling your account. At first, I wasnt concerned. Surely there must be a misunderstanding. After all, Ive been a loyal AirBnB evangelist from the early days....

February 18, 2019 · 2 min · 338 words · John Simon

Far Cry: New Dawn somehow made post-apocalyptic America boring

Theres only one rule in gaming: dont be boring. Players can tolerate awful AI and grimy graphics if theres a payoff. I mention this becauseFar Cry: New Dawnis an unspeakably dull game, and Im really annoyed about it. Far Cry: New Dawnis the long-anticipated follow-up to last years Far Cry 5. Its an unambiguous tale of good versus evil. And its unspeakably dull. Before I get into things, let me raise a couple of points of order....

February 18, 2019 · 5 min · 927 words · Tyler Miranda

Here are the 5 hottest startups in Estonia

What makes the Made in Estonia brand of tech startup so lucrative? For starters, since the 90s, Estonia has put all its resources into becoming a completely digital society. Entrepreneurs can also easily register new businesses online in a matter of minutes. In 2000 Estonia was the first country in the world to declareaccess to the internet a basic human right. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Now were seeing the birth of several new Estonian unicorns....

February 18, 2019 · 2 min · 419 words · Lynn Richard

Bug sake! Climate change is killing off insects

If that studys findings are broadly valid something still far from certain it has chilling implications for global biodiversity. Our natural world depends on arthropods. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. And the carnage didnt end there. Insects are crucial in food webs for species such as this jacamar. Pixabay In the minds of many ecologists, a widespread collapse of arthropods could be downright apocalyptic. In the 1940s, evolutionary biologistJ....

February 17, 2019 · 2 min · 256 words · Melissa Chase

How realistic are China’s plans to colonize the moon?

The world is still celebrating thehistoric landingof Chinas Change-4 on the far side of the moon on January 3. Colonizing the Moon, and beyond, has always being a human aspiration. But how close is China to actually achieving this goal? If we focus on the technology currently available, China could start building a base on the Moon today. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Seeds taken to the Moon by the Change-4 missionhave now reportedly sprouted....

February 17, 2019 · 2 min · 334 words · Jennifer Wilson

Think about death when you start your next company

Back in high school, my favorite teacher said to me: Jonathan. Remember to die a little every day. Back then, I thought it was a strange thing to say. Today, I understand what he meant. Ive been named Entrepreneur of the Year, and Ive lived entrepreneurship in both body and soul. When I started my first company, back in 1999, I was totally focused on the idea. Instead you push, you struggle, you make things happen....

February 16, 2019 · 2 min · 398 words · Julian Watts

15 strategies everyone should know to protect their online information

Their best answers are below: 1. Needless to say, using the same password on all of those sites would not be very secure. Enter the password manager to save the day! I use LastPass and its great. David Boehl,GraphicBomb 2. If you decide to share information, utilize strong passwords and enable multi-factor authentication to safeguard sensitive information. Stephen Beach,Craft Impact Marketing 3. Avoid clicking on links Stay away from any links that ask for information or payment to be updated....

February 15, 2019 · 3 min · 457 words · Erica Miller

A love letter to the Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 Bluetooth speaker

Im gonna put this out there: the BOOM 3 is the best. God, I love it. Its more interesting than it sounds, I promise. So, around three or four years ago, I was on the hunt for a decent Bluetooth speaker. I needed something better. I browsed online, searched through shops, but nothing caught my eye. Then, an acquaintance brought a BOOM 2 into work. At first I thought it was gimmicky....

February 15, 2019 · 2 min · 368 words · Vicki Sanchez

How I became pen pals with the kid who stole my iPhone

Id always wanted to go to India. So I was pretty outraged when, in 2011, my iPhone went without me. I think its only fair to place around 5 percent of the blame on my friend Blair. Now this one isreallynice… I was drunk, is what Im saying. 40% off TNW Conference! Whatever it was, by the time I turned around, my phone was gone. I bought a new iPhone and seethed at myself for weeks....

February 14, 2019 · 3 min · 453 words · Angelica Hogan

Asus’ $190 ZenFone Max M2 Pro offers tremendous battery life – but little else

But it now faces stiff competition from rival brands attempting to match them in value. Case in point: Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2, which launched last December. And Asus almost got it right with the Pro M2. Whats new? To achieve this, Asus included a notch up top, and shaved down the bezels. 40% off TNW Conference! This phones a marathon runner. The large display is great for watching videos....

February 13, 2019 · 2 min · 227 words · Erin Thomas

How to improve “the best technology festival on the planet”

Lets start with some background. Our very first event was in a church in Amsterdam back in 2006. From 280 delegates in 2006 to 15,000 delegates in 2018 it has been quite a ride. Over the years, a lot of new tech conferences sprung up. Heres our plan to make the14th edition of TNWthe best one yet. And heres to the next decade of TNW. This alone is so exiting, that it would already be enough to improve on our previous edition....

February 13, 2019 · 2 min · 376 words · Jessica Gonzalez

Human-centered design should consider all humans

Easier said than done. Did you get anyone elses insight on this project? Was it just you all? Have you considered how that might be limiting at all? For about three seconds, I was relieved that someone asked this question. Then, I realized that person was me. Six white faces turned to look at me inquisitively. One woman, who looked extra offended, spoke next. 40% off TNW Conference! Terrified, non-English speaking immigrants with everything on the line....

February 13, 2019 · 3 min · 479 words · James Johnson

Important security lessons learned from Apple’s creepy FaceTime bug

The bug could easily be reproduced and exploited. Apple has already disabled Group FaceTime, the feature that contained the bug, on its servers. But you shoulddisable FaceTimeon your devices for good measure until Apple fixes the flaw.) 40% off TNW Conference! Apple has one of most robust software development processes. Each of its products go through extensive testing to check that they dont have functional or security flaws. Its iOS App Store is one of the most secure online software markets....

February 13, 2019 · 3 min · 455 words · Thomas Mann