There's Plenty of Cash Up For Grabs This Week At THE PLAYERS Championship At TPC Sawgrass

THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass. The one they call the 5th major. And ya, it’s all caps. Don’t ask me why, it just is. We’re at one of golf’s most iconic venues. It’s their premier event, as the Tour’s main headquarters reside right here in Ponta Vedra Beach. For comparison’s sake, the Masters only gave out $18 million last year. Not a bad nine. His objective was often to make his golf courses visually imposing and this course has that by the truckloads....

March 13, 2024 · 2 min · 383 words · Joe Johnson

TNW Podcast: From Operation ‘Beethoven’ to founders’ mental health

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March 13, 2024 · 1 min · 12 words · Raymond Chang

UK looks to nature to train AI at 0.1% of the cost

Computing power to develop artificial intelligence does not come cheap. Globally accessible AI at a fraction of the cost? The ambition is to reduce the costs for training AI by a factor of 1,000. 40% off TNW Conference! The deadline for full proposals is on May 7. It is tasked with funding early-stage, potentially groundbreaking innovation through open competitions and solicitations. Story byLinnea Ahlgren Linnea is the senior editor at TNW, having joined in April 2023....

March 13, 2024 · 1 min · 88 words · Crystal Ferguson

Watch: The first test of a magnetic levitation train on an existing track

Floating trains have glided closer to Europe after a pioneering trial of magnetic levitation aka maglev. Across the two-kilometre route, the prototype vehicle hit a speed of 70 km/h. According toIronLev, not a single modification had been made to the track. 40% off TNW Conference! Their journey to real railway lanes, however, has been slow. After Germanys reunification, the line wasrendered redundant. In the years since then, several factors have delayed the systems return toEurope....

March 13, 2024 · 1 min · 190 words · Jessica Mitchell

Whatever You Do, Do Not Take This Version Of The Celtics For Granted

The Boston Celtics woke up today 51-14. Since the first day of the season, they’ve been the very definition of dominant. They feel like a machine. A great example of this is how this team has performed against teams under .500. You know, the trap games. So, why do things maybe feel different this time around? It’s not that complicated really. Just look at how the Celts ended this West Coast trip....

March 13, 2024 · 5 min · 1029 words · Lori Johnson

Why Is Philadelphia Famous For The Cheesesteak And Not It's Roast Pork Sandwiches? BONUS's Best Italian Restaurant Might Actually Be An Irish Dive Bar

The interview drops tomorrow, but that’ll be a different blog tomorrow. This blog is about something I’ve asked before, and can’t seem to get an answer on. “Why isn’t Philadelphia more famous for its roast pork sandwiches, instead of it’s cheesesteaks?” I mean look at this beautiful work of art. They are in a whole other league than cheesesteaks. They are light years better. All around the country. And I still stand by it today....

March 13, 2024 · 2 min · 415 words · Rachel Espinoza

5 ways to boost your salary as a software developer in 2024

For much of the 21st century, software development has been an attractivecareeroption. Generative AI models are evolving quickly with the ability to generatefunctioning code from a few text prompts. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. But there are ways software developers can continue to secure high-paying roles as their career evolves. Learn a high-paying language Not allprogramming languagesare created equal. Some are more commonly used, and some are in higher demand in the job circuit....

March 12, 2024 · 1 min · 174 words · Dawn Moore

Ada Ventures secures £63mn for ‘Inclusive Alpha’ fund

It is no secret that VC investing has a diversity and inclusion problem. Fortunately, there arefundersout there who are committed to ushering in positive changes. This is down to its Inclusive Alpha methodology. We want this to be something that much of the industry adopts. 40% off TNW Conference! Additionally, several founder investors have also come on board, including Taavet Hinrikus, founder of Wise. Theres a really practical side to it....

March 12, 2024 · 1 min · 98 words · Amy Grant

Brain stimulation tech wins €5M to fight depression at home

What is tDCS for depression? Patients can use it as a stand-alone intervention, or in combination with other therapies. 40% off TNW Conference! Story byLinnea Ahlgren Linnea is the senior editor at TNW, having joined in April 2023. Dabbles in gaming and fitness wearables. But first, coffee.

March 12, 2024 · 1 min · 47 words · Juan Lopez

Imagine Not Having 50 Wins At This Point Of The NBA Season? The Boston Celtics Can't Relate

Despite being shorthanded, it was as relaxing and stress free a Celtics experience as one could possibly have. That was about as business-like execution as we’ve seen all year. Instead, they looked like a machine. That doesn’t mean they are perfect or can’t ever lose, this is basketball. Nobody is certainly throwing a parade because the Celts blew out the Blazers. But to me, that’s not really what this is about....

March 12, 2024 · 4 min · 787 words · Becky Sherman

Pre-Dinner Mintz: A Preview Blog Of My 1-On-1 Dinner Date Tonight With Mintzy

Add in the Barstool Bump and some of these ladies might confuse me for a 7 and a half! You’re just a man". Besides, I’m taken, ladies! Married to the Blog! Is dinner with the Village Idiot a good idea? That’s a fucking GREAT idea. And I tweeted the news myself before Woj could steal it from me. ….and then came out all the federally licensed Content Advisors of the internet....

March 12, 2024 · 2 min · 324 words · Cathy Sloan

This startup taps quantum, AI to fast-track discovery of new materials

Quantistry will use the cash to further develop its simulation platform and secure new customers. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The German startup isnt the only one usingAI to speed up material discoveries either. Story bySion Geschwindt Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy. Also tagged with

March 12, 2024 · 1 min · 55 words · Gregory Lee

Volvo invests in UK software startup to boost EV charging speed by 30%

This is to protect the battery cells from overheating. However, it also reduces charging speed. Breathes so-called adaptive chargingsoftwareoffers a workaround. It does this while minimising the risk of damage to the battery cells. The result is a 15-30% increase in an EVs charging time, says thestartup. These improvements are expected to last across the entire lifespan of the battery. 40% off TNW Conference! The investment from Volvo, which remains undisclosed, is the startups first foray into the EV space....

March 12, 2024 · 1 min · 142 words · Cathy Jensen