As software and algorithms become an increasingly pervasive part of our lives, there’s growing interest and concern on how they are affecting society, the economy, and politics. Yet, most social studies of algorithms…
Month: February 2022
Milan to create 750-kilometer network of cycle paths
This article was originally published by Christopher Carey on Cities Today, the leading news platform on urban mobility and innovation, reaching an international audience of city leaders. For the latest updates, follow Cities Today on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram,…
A beginner’s guide to joining a DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization)
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. The 2022 Super Bowl featured a parade…
Should bike helmets be compulsory?
I came across PedalMe cargo bike company last year, and was impressed. It provides a last-mile cargo and passenger ebike service. All of its riders are employed full-time, with pre-scheduled shifts and…
Oi, developers! ‘Best practices’ can turn you into complacent a-holes
Have you ever baked cookies and wondered why the recipe is exactly that way and no other? If you changed this ingredient up or that temperature, would it make the cookies even…
Nuclear fusion is coming — and we should be jumping with glee
There’s been tremendous excitement about recent results from the Joint European Torus (JET) facility in the UK, hinting that the dream of nuclear fusion power is inching closer to reality. We know…
The OnePlus 9RT feels cobbled together from spare parts — but it’s not all bad
In 2022, it’s not a surprising thing for a phone company to launch a device that feels like just an incremental update to its predecessor. But it’s slightly surprising when a manufacturer…
The OnePlus 9RT feel cobbled together from spare parts — but it’s not all bad
In 2022, it’s not a surprising thing for a phone company to launch a device that feels like just an interactive update to its predecessor. But it’s slightly surprising when a manufacturer…
I’m sold on the Samsung Galaxy Fold, but I say skip the Flip
Phone manufacturers spent most of the 2010s shrinking bezels and seeing how large a design they could get away with. Eventually, pretty much every phone on the market was just one big…
Nick Clegg is doing the same dirty work for Meta he did for the UK’s Tory party
In what many saw as a surprise move, Meta has promoted former UK deputy prime minister Nick Clegg to its president of global affairs. According to Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s founder and CEO,…