Following leaked reports that the UK government would be scrapping plans for the UK’s long-awaited high-speed rail to extend to Leeds, transport secretary Grant Shapps has announced in the House of Commons…
Month: November 2021
Barbie’s gone electric! The doll’s life-size EV is marketing Mattel’s sustainability
Among the various EVs currently on display at the LA Auto Show, there’s one that definitely steals the show. It’s glittery af and has a bubblegum pink interior. It’s the life-size Barbie…
It’s 2021 and Twitter still can’t tell the difference between cats and dogs
Twitter launched its topics feature almost two years ago to group tweets under different interest categories. It’s nice to see tweets or news on topics that I care about on my timeline….
What really happened during Russia’s anti-satellite missile test?
On Nov. 15, 2021, U.S. officials announced that they had detected a dangerous new debris field in orbit near Earth. Later in the day, it was confirmed that Russia had destroyed one…
A brief guide to marketing data attribution models
It’s one thing to know how you’re doing against your metrics. But even if you’re knocking it out of the park, if you don’t know why you’re doing well, you won’t be…
Electric Bike Company Model Y review: A luxury cruiser ebike
Most of the ebikes we’ve tested at TNW have futuristic designs, ample smart features, or minimalist aesthetics. But sometimes you just want something a little more classic, and for that, the Electric…
Google News probably thinks I cover Spiderman because algorithms are dumb
Google News holds a special place in the world of journalism. When multiple media outlets report on the same topic in a short amount of time, the articles that make it to…
4 compelling conspiracy theories about Amazon’s beef with Visa
On a crisp autumn morning in London town, I awoke to an email from someone whom I hate but just can’t quit: Amazon. The company was writing to notify me of some…
China is leading the retail revolution, but can it change the way the world shops?
China’s dominance in manufacturing has made it the factory of the world. The subsequent economic growth enriched an ever-expanding middle class, and the country’s retail industry has quickly adapted to supply a…
Some employers opting for geo-specific pay as remote work becomes norm
The Covid-19 pandemic has transformed how and where people work. Although it’s difficult to predict the long-term trends that will evolve as a result, it’s clear that many tech workers are considering…