Being a whistleblower in tech isn’t easy — here’s why

But theres another aspect to the concept. It involves the ousting of damaging, relevant information related to large corporations or individuals in the business world. As a more recent example, theFacebook and Cambridge Analytica debaclecomes to mind. As a result of a whistleblower, we now know theyre providing it to third-party companieswhich is not right. The more important question, however, is how important are these people? How has tech facilitated and led to the emergence of such instances?...

September 18, 2018 · 4 min · 676 words · Beth Mcgrath

Deebot Ozmo 930 is the robot vacuum you’ve been waiting for

As smart vacuums go, theres a lot of space between the very best, and the very worst. To be clear, its good. Real good, in fact. Its struggles are similar to those of any other oversized hockey puck-shaped robo-vacuums Ive tried to date. Its a bit of an adventure, at first. Later efforts are much smoother. On its first trek through our home, for example, it got stuck under a bookshelf....

September 17, 2018 · 2 min · 368 words · Jeff Haynes

Review: Amazon’s Fire TV Cube made me like smart speakers again

Amazons latest Alexa-powered gadget is a Fire TV and Echo smart speaker hybrid called the Fire TV Cube. I wasnt prepared for the Fire TV Cube. As a hardware reviewer, I try not to pre-judge equipment. I think its important to keep an open mind. Luckily for me, five minutes after I plugged it in, I knew this one was different. It has the same processor as theFire TV 4Kwith twice the storage....

September 17, 2018 · 2 min · 393 words · Shelby Allen

An entrepreneur’s guide to Bratislava’s tech scene

It’s free, every week, in your inbox. I recently had the opportunity to enjoy a visit to the Slovak capital while visiting Europe. Here are some key takeaways for entrepreneurs who are considering starting up in Bratislava. The importance of available homegrown talent can also not be understated. Two other coworking pacs that draw considerable attention areImpact HUBandHUB Bratislava. HUB Bratislava, launched by Michal Rusek, offers virtual offices as well as in-house space....

September 16, 2018 · 2 min · 284 words · Leslie Hart

Everything you need to know about the wonderful world of backup technology

The concept of backup is as old as data itself. Unlike the past, backup technology is now on a completely different scale. The giants backing the backup and recovery market 40% off TNW Conference! The question remains: whats the big deal about it anyways? Data redundancyis simply the creation of replicas of data. In other words, youre creating the same file in multiple locations. This is not the same as backup....

September 16, 2018 · 3 min · 449 words · Ralph Moore

The Mate X is an affordable e-bike for the rugged commuter

Crowdfunding doesnt alwaysgo so well,which is why its so heartwarming when a company bucks this trend. Now, the company is releasing its next vehicle, the Mate X. And I got to try it out. Hold on, lets rewind… who? Mate is a Copenhagen-based company founded by sister and brother duo, Julie and Christian Kronstrm. This led them to createthe first Mate bike, an affordable vehicle designed for city living. They funded this first version Kickstarter, raising $6....

September 13, 2018 · 2 min · 287 words · Mary Griffin

Everything Apple announced at its 2018 iPhone event

Its that time of year again. Apple Watch Apple today introduced the next generation of its popular wearable, Watch. In Series 4, COO Jeff Williams promises every detail has been reconsidered, and its just beautiful. The screens are significantly larger, over 30 percent larger, actually. Or, when you oughta relax, Breathe meditation is now a watch app. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The digital crown now features haptic feedback, providing physical feedback on apps that support it....

September 12, 2018 · 5 min · 902 words · Vanessa Mcgee

Nokia’s possible 5-camera phone challenges competitors to go even further

We recently wrote abouta leak of a new Nokia phone. Because the phone in question has five cameras on the back. F I V E.five. 40% off TNW Conference! Thought three:what other cool things could companies do with phones? Hell, Lights L16 had SIXTEEN CAMERAS. Look at it, because its definitely looking at you. You get snapped with this, people can see what you ate for lunch. Get papped by an L16 and folks can read your thoughts....

September 12, 2018 · 2 min · 376 words · Michael White

TNW’s School Supplies: Gifts to bribe the teachers molding your children’s minds

And I know how you do it. By giving the teachers gifts. Look, I know you might think bribing is a dirty word, but capitalism is capitalism. Its sell or be sold. Buy or be bought. Give them one of the below presents, sit back, and marvel at your youngsters soaring grades. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. In other words, theyre your garden variety narc. But theres a way of getting around this:apples....

September 11, 2018 · 2 min · 419 words · Tina Carter

We ranked LinkedIn execs on how ‘LinkedIn’ their LinkedIn profile pics are

Look, LinkedIn sucks. You know it, I know it, even humans grown in hugeMatrix-style vats somehow intrinsically grasp that LinkedIn. This is perfectly encapsulated in one circular inch of pixels on almost every page of the site. Were talking, of course, about the famed LinkedIn photo. How LinkedIn are they? Are they the most acutely LinkedIn shots of all? Or do they somehow rise above the riff raff? Eschewing the aesthetic chains that shackle us laymen and transcending into something magnificent?...

September 11, 2018 · 5 min · 993 words · Corey Chavez

Review: The Crazybaby Air 1S earpods have a huge zucchini-shaped case (and that’s about it)

Crazybaby is a quirky audio company from China known for its unusual designs. It does this with a quirky design and a focus on comfort. But is that enough? Design TheCrazybaby Air 1Shas a fairly unique design. The earpods themselves are fairly conventional in appearance, and actually, Im rather fond of them. Theyre super thin and light (weighing just 4.5 grams apiece), making them supremely comfortable to wear. On the side of each bud are buttons that control playback....

September 10, 2018 · 3 min · 470 words · Rachel Luna

11 must-visit trade shows and industry events this fall

Their best answers are below: 40% off TNW Conference! The change has been amazing! Andrew Howlett,Rain 2. Its jam-packed full of seminars, speakers, masterminds and networking for five days. It is much more intense than a regular conference. People attend to grow as entrepreneurs so that, in turn, they can grow their business. Scott Kacmarski,Reps Direct 3. Conscious Capitalism Thisfall, theConscious Capitalism CEO Summitis not to be missed. There, youll meet with and learn from entrepreneurs that care about this world and have been successful....

September 7, 2018 · 2 min · 255 words · Courtney Hebert

4 months on, the Honor 10 is still a prime example of a sub-$500 phone

Phone reviews are almost always hasty affairs. Thats not to diminish the hard work of so many mobile journalists. Not for a minute. Many phone reviewers are excruciatingly meticulous with their coverage, and they provide an important service to consumers. Will this phone receive timely security and software updates? Are there any annoying bugs that might crop up in niche situations? In a few months time, will this phone still be a worthwhile purchase?...

September 7, 2018 · 4 min · 697 words · Eric Nguyen