The difference between AI and machine learning, explained

Theres much confusion surrounding artificial intelligence and machine learning. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. In others, they intentionally ignore those differences to create hype and excitement for marketing and sales purposes. Machine learning relies on defining behavioral rules by examining and comparing large data sets to find common patterns. This is an approach that is especially efficient for solving classification problems. This bang out of machine learning is called supervised learning, where an algorithm trains on human-labeled data....

November 21, 2018 · 3 min · 454 words · Jonathan Murray

Want to learn something while avoiding family this Thanksgiving? Here are 6 ideas.

Football and the Macys parade have become synonymous with Thanksgiving Day and well let you in on a secret. It isnt about a love of the game or welcoming in the Christmas season. The truth is, games and parades are just diversions so we dont have to deal with crazy family. We present six count em, SIX worthy options for turning Turkey Day into a day of personal growth. Beyond your waistline, that is....

November 21, 2018 · 2 min · 271 words · Corey Hayes

An entrepreneur’s guide to Ottawa, Canada

This is one mistake that any Canadian would tell you theyve heard more times than theyd like to admit. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Thats why weve decided to take a look at the realities of Canadas O.G. But while the telecom giant disappeared, the technical labor force did not. Additionally, the citys four accredited universities churn out roughly 25,000 STEM graduates per year. But theres still a huge demand for more....

November 20, 2018 · 2 min · 349 words · Jill Flores

The world’s plastic problem is bigger than the ocean

This object is designed to solve an enormous environmental problem. But in so doing, it brings attention to a number of others. There are an estimatedfive trillion pieces of plasticfloating on and in the worlds oceans. Ocean Cleanup, the organization that developed the gadget, promises the largest cleanup in history. But once that plastic is collected the options are not good. Thats where anenvironmental ethicist like mestarts thinking about where this plastic will end up next....

November 19, 2018 · 2 min · 345 words · Terry Townsend

Yamaha’s CSP-170 makes learning piano easy with LED lights and one clever app

You dont often see those kinds of smarts on a piano of this form factor. After all, console pianos are a piece of furniture as well, even when they are digital. All those lights and buttons and doodads arent very attractive on what should be a classy centerpiece. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Yamaha gets around this with a few clever tricks. Everything else is controlled via an intuitiveAndroid and iOS app....

November 19, 2018 · 2 min · 310 words · Steven Davies

12 mistakes to avoid when funding a startup

While any funding may seem like good funding, this isnt necessarily the case. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Serenity Gibbons,NAACP 2. This is especially true with PayPal Working Capital, which we have successfully taken advantage of several times now. Zac Johnson,Blogging.org 3. Tell a story that describes your vision, and back it with numbers. Chances are you understand the industry better than the investor. Kasey Kaplan,Urban FT 4....

November 16, 2018 · 2 min · 225 words · Amanda Taylor

SCUF’s Vantage PS4 controller: Shades of amazing, with just a touch of awkward

Update: Shortly after this review SCUF released a firmware update for the Vantage controllers. Controllers are a personal thing. Its quite possible youll love it. For anyone experiencing the issues we describe below, it’s possible for you to refresh your firmwarehere. In our experience, its well worth the trouble. I love SCUF controllers. Or, more accurately, I love all of them but this one. It’s free, every week, in your inbox....

November 16, 2018 · 3 min · 472 words · Nicholas Smith

Hifiman RE2000 Review: World-class sound in a pair of earbuds

Youd be forgiven for not having heard of Hifiman before. The product Im writing about today leans towards the latter. One would hope so, given the price. At launch, it came in a gold-plated brass design and retailed for $2,000. 40% off TNW Conference! Among other top-of-the-line, endgame-level IEMs, thats quite a steal. Its a pity they dont quite like look their price. The same goes for the detachable cable....

November 15, 2018 · 3 min · 448 words · Becky Young

Shark S87 robotic cleaning system: A great vacuum with bad AI

Still, I chuckle at the thought of reviewing a product where it sucks would be considered high praise. I guess not that much has changed, after all. Two vacuums, one box 40% off TNW Conference! Our biggest complaint with robot vacuums is that they often miss under low-hanging surfaces, or corners. Even the best-of-the-best in the space are still guilty of skipping over certain areas. Its simple geometry; Try fitting a large hockey puck into a 90-degree corner....

November 15, 2018 · 2 min · 385 words · Daniel Clark

This magical device can turn your table into a touchscreen

Just when I think Im numb to new things, along comes the Puppy Cube and blows my mind. Basically, its a cuboid-shaped projector. Yep, despite the name, its not actually a cube. Still, rather than just being a normal projector, the Puppy Cube has some tricks up its sleeve. Then when you lie it down on its back, it functions like a normal projector. And, even better, its battery powered meaning it’s possible for you to use it anywhere....

November 14, 2018 · 3 min · 488 words · Melissa Leon

How I learned to be a better #MeToo ally

Satisfied with my contribution, I placed my attention elsewhere. I dont want to get political, because this actually has nothing to do with partisanship. So I thought Id begin by sharing a personal story about my #metoo moment. Being an ally? It’s free, every week, in your inbox. I offered emotional support and encouraged her to speak to HR about it. Then one night after work, several of us went out and had a few drinks together....

November 13, 2018 · 3 min · 487 words · Melissa Powers

How to scan documents with your phone

Luckily, were here to show you how to get professional-looking scans on your phone. This works on both Android and iOS, but weve illustrated it using an iPhone. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Then simply search CamScanner (all one word) and download that app. Dont worry, its free! In this instance, were going to take a new photo. So, tap on the appropriate icon and allow the app to access your camera....

November 13, 2018 · 2 min · 262 words · David Owen

South Korea’s lost generation of gamers offer a preview of what’s to come

South Korea is bending under the weight of an epidemic. About one in 10. Thats about a third the size of the US market a country six times larger. Koreas problem, though, will one day be the US problem. The issue, perhaps, is one of availability. This, in Korea, is the preferred method of gaming. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Many frequent bangs daily, with some logging 14-plus hours before dragging themselves out of their chairs....

November 13, 2018 · 3 min · 434 words · Thomas Gross