AI can leave a staggering carbon footprint, but it can also help us fight climate change. Unsurprisingly, Google has been keen to highlight the field’s more positive impacts. On Tuesday, the tech…
Month: October 2021
This portable power station is the ultimate emergency support — and it’s $150 off
TLDR: The EcoFlow River Max Portable Power Station offers ready backup power when you need it most with enough juice to run up to 80 percent of your essential devices. In just…
We reviewed the Nintendo Switch OLED like it was a Pokémon card
The Nintendo Switch OLED has arrived! In case you missed the announcement, this is an updated version of the Japanese game giant’s record-breaking console. There is one issue though (and it’s something…
Biology nerds have made proteins play Chopin-esque tunes
With the right computer program, proteins become pleasant music. There are many surprising analogies between proteins, the basic building blocks of life, and musical notation. These analogies can be used not only…
How to bring Safari’s address bar back to the top on iOS 15
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. When Apple rolled out the iOS 15…
Weirdly, rising electricity prices can actually help (?!) EV owners
Europe is facing an energy crisis thanks to low wind-power generation, broken connections that allow electricity to be shared across nations and shrinking nuclear energy sources. The UK has responded by burning…
Here are the best cities for Python developers
Recently, we’ve been doing a bit of research into the most in-demand programming languages, specifically focusing on Python, and it’s growing popularity among aspiring developers. There has been an increase in the…
Google is automatically turning on 2FA — how to check your settings
If you think passwords provide enough security for your accounts, you’d be wrong. It’s important to protect your accounts with additional security measures like two-factor authentication (2FA), which allows you to use…
US Army funds ‘sleeping cap’ that could modulate brain health of soldiers
After experimenting with exoskeletons, performance-enhancing drugs, and AR goggles to develop super soldiers, the US military has taken a punt on a brain-modulating skullcap. The army has issued funding for a wearable device…
It’s official: Google’s Pixel 6 event happens October 19
At long last, we now know when Google will reveal the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro: October 19. The company today sent invites to the press for its upcoming virtual event,…