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Amazon Echo and Google Nest (formerly known as Google Home) have mostly dominated the smart speaker space in India. These speakers are not exactly cheap by domestic standards in India. You’d have to spend anywhere between ₹3,500 ($47.50) to ₹5,000 ($68) to get their smallest speakers — namely, the Echo Dot and the Nest Mini. Xiaomi is aiming to take over that segment by offering better specs at an affordable price with its Mi Smart Speaker. The device is a spec-equivalent to the mid-sized Amazon Echo and Google Nest. Its introductory price is just ₹3,499($47.50), after which it’ll likely increase by a… This story continues at The Next Web Or just read more coverage about: Xiaomi from The Next Web https://ift.tt/3l0oOWz

Tom Szaky will be speaking at our online event, TNW 2020 about the impact COVID-19 has had on waste management and recycling. To find out more about his talk and the other speakers you can see with your (free) ticket, check out our tracks here. Waste is an omnipresent problem — something that simultaneously impacts our environment, global economy, and personal lives. Given that plastic waste alone is projected to be as high as 53 billion pounds a year by 2030, we cannot ignore it. According to TerraCycle CEO Tom Szaky, the problem isn’t that we’re ignoring, it the problem is… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/3n2z1DI

Google today introduced the Nest Audio, its latest smart speaker. The company is promising major audio improvements over the original Google Home speaker at a price of $99. Key to the audio improvements are a new 19mm tweeter and 75mm mid-woofer. Combined with optimized software, Google says it can provide 50% more bass and 75% more volume than the original Google Home. As with other Google Home devices, you can easily switch between various multiroom layouts for easy control over your whole-home audio. The device is covered in a classy-looking (and potentially cat-attracting) fabric, although it is made of 75… This story continues at The Next Web Or just read more coverage about: Nest , Google from The Next Web https://ift.tt/2HLujdt

Google’s new Chromecast has leaked so extensively that people have already been buying it at stores, but today the company officially introduced the new Chromecast. Featuring ‘Google TV,’ a new variant of Android TV, the device supports 4K HDR, includes a remote control, and retails for just $50. Google TV is essentially a smarter version of Android TV. There’s an emphasis on allowing you to access shows from across a variety of services all in one place. The company also says there’s a new watchlist feature that works throughout all streaming services. The company does say Google TV will be… This story continues at The Next Web Or just read more coverage about: Chromecast , Google from The Next Web https://ift.tt/2EM6LE2

A predictive policing system used in the Netherlands discriminates against Eastern Europeans and treats people as “human guinea pigs under mass surveillance,” new research by Amnesty International has revealed. The “Sensing Project” uses cameras and sensors to collect data on vehicles driving in and around Roermond, a small city in the southeastern Netherlands. An algorithm then purportedly calculates the probability that the driver and passengers intend to pickpocket or shoplift, and directs police towards the people and places it deems “high risk.” The police present the project as a neutral system guided by objective crime data. But Amnesty found that it’s specifically designed to identify people of Eastern… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/2GcJNqq

Did you know Python is known as an all-rounder programming language? Yes, it is, though it shouldn’t be used on every single project, You can use it to create desktop applications, games, mobile apps, websites, and system software. It’s even the most suitable language for the implementation of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms. So, I spent the last few weeks collecting unique project ideas for any Python developer. These project ideas will hopefully bring back your interest in this amazing language. The best part is you can enhance your Python programming skills with these fun but challenging projects. Let’s have a look at them one-by-one: Create… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/3l0CCjJ

If you’re unimpressed by the book recommendations provided by your tasteless friends, a new AI tool called GPT-3 Books could help revive your joy of reading. The system is the brainchild of Anurag Ramdasan and Richard Reis. The duo are the co-founders of Most Recommended Books, a repository of reading suggestions from the world’s most influential people, from Bill Gates (215 recommendations) to the Rock (one recommendation: The Art and Making of Rampage, a behind-the-scenes look at a movie chronicling the love between a man and his genetically-engineered gorilla). Ramdasan said he got the idea while he was building a platform to recommend… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/3cIblQe

If you’re after a great Android phone for a reasonable price, there are two models that stand out: the OnePlus Nord and the Google Pixel 4a. The OnePlus device will appeal to people who want power and specs, effectively bang for their buck. But, personally, I’d choose the Pixel 4a every time. Usability rules all. It’s no secret I’m a fan of Google’s “a” range of phones. I’ve written before how I believe these models are its best fit in the smartphone industry — and the Pixel 4a is no exception. I truly believe it delivers what much of the public… This story continues at The Next Web Or just read more coverage about: Android , Google from The Next Web https://ift.tt/3kXsPLm

Did you know we’re hosting a discussion on productivity, culture, and talent at TNW2020 this year? Check out our session on ‘Redefining the way we work’ here. When COVID-19 first hit, futurist Peter Schwartz warned businesses would soon embark on a grand experiment unlike any before: “We’re going to learn the hard way, rather quickly and by necessity, everything that can be done remotely. We’re not going back to zero afterward.” For many of us, the reality of that shift is a lot more lo-fi than anticipated. Sure, mastering Microsoft Teams presented a temporary challenge, but maintaining professionalism whilst handling… This story continues at The Next Web Or just read more coverage about: Dropbox , Snapchat from The Next Web https://ift.tt/2EKWk3y

If the last decade has taught us anything about the digital world, it’s that progress and ethics are not inextricably linked. Far from it; those in the world of tech looking to race to the cutting edge will often push ahead with the former, to the detriment of the latter.  These issues are more relevant than ever before; the COVID-19 pandemic has not only accelerated digital progress, but abruptly shoved it over a cliff. According to the World Economic Forum, 86% of United Nations member states used the internet to provide COVID-19 updates.  Around the world, governments have been rushing… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/3ictnet

TLDR: Lumen5 is an AI-driven social media creator that can turn your text into gorgeous shareable videos in just minutes. The steady drumbeat over the past decade has finally started to settle in. Video is king. Website visitors demand video. Social media users demand video. Everyone demands video. That’s easier said than done for many online content creators, particularly brands or small businesses that may not have a dedicated multimedia team crafting professional videos and social posts. Lumen5 is an AI-powered video creation platform that ensures you don’t have to start taking loads of Adobe Premiere courses to start creating… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/3cLTaJj

Kylie Jenner’s make-up company has notified users of a security breach that might’ve compromised their data, including names, addresses, and the last four digits of their credit cards. The blunder was only partially the fault of Kylie Cosmetics, though. In fact, Shopify has clarified the breach stems from two “rogue” employees from its support team, who nipped customer data from over 100 sellers (or “less than 200” in Shopify‘s own words) on the platform. Jenner’s company was among the list of exploited sellers, BBC reports. Ironically, Kylie Cosmetics is already tempting customers to continue shopping from its Shopify-powered site, assuring… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/2EP0Pu4

This year’s live online TNW2020 will give everyone a front-row seat to the biggest tech debates, disruptive business experiments, and impact-driven ideas of the year.  But with two full days of sessions, covering twelve different themes, you may be feeling overwhelmed. Not to worry, we’ve made a shortlist of some of the coolest upcoming sessions you should not miss.  Scaling your health/AI business (October 1, 11:30-12 CET) The experience of the last few months has brought the health tech industry forward at lightning speed. While red tape and budgets were once barriers preventing the adoption of new tech solutions, since… This story continues at The Next Web Or just read more coverage about: Google from The Next Web https://ift.tt/36ggFsZ

Boris is the wise ol’ CEO of TNW who writes a weekly column on everything about being an entrepreneur in tech — from managing stress to embracing awkwardness. You can get his musings straight to your inbox by signing up for his newsletter! Tomorrow I’m hosting the 15th edition of our yearly flagship event, TNW2020. For every previous edition we’ve done, hosting meant being there in person, opening the conference with a show and welcome talk, and then walking around to shake hands with as many guests as possible. This year is different, but I’ll still be doing all of… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/2SeiDlw

Today, Lynk & Co., the Chinese-Swedish car sharing platform owned by the same company that owns Volvo, Lotus, and Polestar, has finally lifted the lid on how much its service will cost to use, what its car will be, and how it will all work. If you’re into cars and mobility tech, car sharing platforms are nothing new. There’s Fetch, Car2Go, ZipCar, Sixt, and many more. All are slightly different, Sixt’s app has spawned from a traditional rental company, whereas services like ZipCar and Car2Go bill users by the minute for use of a vehicle. Typically, these services let users… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/30gWxTG

Facebook has finally taken the first step towards merging its messaging services. The company will now allow you to message your contacts across Messenger and Instagram from any of the apps. You’ll be able to send messages or initiate video calls with your contacts using either app. Plus, the company is introducing features to let you watch videos from Facebook Watch and IGTV with Reels being added soon. In a blog post, the company said people using Instagram can choose not to opt-in to this experience for now: More than a billion people already use Messenger as a place to share,… This story continues at The Next Web Or just read more coverage about: Facebook , Instagram from The Next Web https://ift.tt/30n6wXL

You’d think it shouldn’t happen with a massive 57GB update, but here we go: the Season 6 patch for Call of Duty: Warzone is causing the game to crash on all platforms — PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. Activision has acknowledged the issue and confirmed it is investigating the matter following numerous reports from miffed players, but has yet to release a fix. The timing is especially irritating considering the latest season dropped just yesterday, so naturally everyone is eager to explore what’s new. Instead, players have had to deal with intermittent server connectivity complications and unexpected crashes. “We’re actively investigating an… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/3n5Sx2g

On Sept. 14, 2020, a new planet was added to the list of potentially habitable worlds in the Solar System: Venus. Phosphine, a toxic gas made up of one phosphorus and three hydrogen atoms (PH₃), commonly produced by organic life forms but otherwise difficult to make on rocky planets, was discovered in the middle layer of the Venus atmosphere. This raises the tantalizing possibility that something is alive on our planetary neighbor. With this discovery, Venus joins the exalted ranks of Mars and the icy moons Enceladus and Europa among planetary bodies where life may once have existed, or perhaps… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/3cHxvC6

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are now everyday occurrences. Whether you’re a small non-profit or a huge multinational conglomerate, your online services—email, websites, anything that faces the internet—can be slowed or completely stopped by a DDoS attack. Moreover, DDoS attacks are sometimes used to distract your cybersecurity operations while other criminal activity, such as data theft or network infiltration, is underway.  DDoS attacks are getting bigger and more frequent The first known Distributed Denial of Service attack occurred in 1996 when Panix, now one of the oldest internet service providers, was knocked offline for several days by a SYN… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/3l4gQfb

Sarah Friar will be joining our flagship online event, TNW2020, to talk about how the power of kindness can work as a foundation for business. Secure your free ticket here and join us October 1 & 2. The world of business is often denoted as cut-throat, competitive, and ruthless. And while this may of course be true, there’s also room for kindness — that’s at least what Sarah Friar, the CEO of Nextdoor, believes. A seasoned CEO — she was previously at Square and Salesforce — Friar is a great believer that profit and kindness aren’t mutually exclusive. In fact,… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/3mZY5LL

Our robot colleague Satoshi Nakaboto writes about Bitcoin every fucking day. Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. As Schopenhauer used to say: Intelligence is in the eye of the beholder! Bitcoin price We closed the day, September 29 2020, at a price of $10,848. That’s a minor 1.27 percent increase in 24 hours, or $136. It was the highest closing price in eight days. We’re still 45 percent below Bitcoin‘s all-time high of $20,089 (December 17 2017). Bitcoin market cap Bitcoin‘s market… This story continues at The Next Web Or just read more coverage about: Bitcoin , Twitter from The Next Web https://ift.tt/2HMorkh

Regulators in Seattle have become the second US city to put legislation in place that should guarantee gig-working drivers for Uber and Lyft get paid a minimum wage. The Seattle City Council voted unanimously to ensure that Uber and Lyft drivers earn at least $16.39 per hour, which is the city’s legal minimum wage, GeekWire reports. Seattle’s new legislation, which is reportedly modelled after similar rules in New York City, requires gig-working cab drivers to get an additional $0.56 per mile when a passenger is in their vehicle. This is on top of the per mile rate that’s used to… This story continues at The Next Web Or just read more coverage about: Uber from The Next Web https://ift.tt/36jgJbx

Did you know we’re hosting a discussion on the importance of technology in times of economic and societal uncertainty at TNW2020 this year? Check out our session on ‘Innovating to survive’ here. Back in April, experts from the International Monetary Fund warned global lockdowns are likely to push us into the worst economic slump in years. They weren’t wrong. A recent survey by the US Census Bureau found a third of businesses reported experiencing an enormous negative effect from the COVID-19 pandemic, with roughly one in 20 owners expecting to shut doors within the next six months. And with a second wave looming… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/3n2KuD7

So you’re interested in our subbrand Growth Quarters? Then join our online event, TNW2020, where you’ll hear how the most successful founders kickstarted and grew their companies. This article was originally published on .cult by Sky Houdeib. .cult is a Berlin-based community platform for developers. We write about all things career-related, make original documentaries and share heaps of other untold developer stories from around the world. A click, a swoosh. Then a click and a swoosh again. Repeating rhythmically. Then a thud and it’s silent for a moment. Then it restarts. It’s 2:00 am and I hear this sound coming… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/345ppPW

By removing the power brick from the Apple Watch 6 box, Apple all but confirmed that it might not supply a power adapter with the iPhone 12. Now, a code change in iOS 14.2 suggests that you might not get wired earbuds with the lightning port in the box either. As reported by MacRumors, Apple made a minor change in a recent update to the iOS codebase, changing “supplied headphones” to “headphones” in the section that mentions suggestions to reduce RF exposure. The new text reads: To reduce exposure to RF energy, use a hands-free option, such as the built-in speakerphone, headphones, or… This story continues at The Next Web Or just read more coverage about: iPhone , Apple from The Next Web https://ift.tt/3n1Zcuc

A few weeks ago, Samsung announced ‘The Premiere,’ its new family of ultra short throw projectors promising a display of up to 130 inches from just a few inches away from the wall. Problem was, the company didn’t announce price or availability — until now. Starting today, you can purchase the 120″ LSP7t for $3,499.99, or the 130″ LSP9T for $6,499.99. Those few extra inches will really cost you, it seems, but really that’s a function of other specs. In order to achieve a larger display while maintaining adequate brightness for the HDR10+ specification, the LSP9T needs a more powerful… This story continues at The Next Web Or just read more coverage about: Samsung from The Next Web https://ift.tt/3jg1Hqy

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. Disney+ today rolled out a feature called GroupWatch, designed to let users watch their shows and movies together without having to use third-party software. So if you’ve been dying to have that Disney watch party with your friends, but want to keep a responsible social distance, now you can finally do that. GroupWatch allows up to seven users to watch at once, provided they all have Disney+ subscriptions. Users can control pausing, rewinding, or fast-forwarding… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/3cFqyld

Coronavirus in Context is a weekly newsletter where we bring you facts that matter about the COVID-19 pandemic and the technology trying to stop its spread. You can subscribe here. Hola pandemic pals,                                   I recently got sucked into a YouTube rabbit hole that had me watching dozens upon dozens of videos where professional fighters take on supposed “streetfighters” and “martial arts masters” to prove they’re frauds.  The streetfighter videos are extremely satisfying. These are usually either body builders who think they can take on pro wrestlers or tough guys who think… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/3jfLl1b

Keeping your food cool on the go typically involves a cooler packed with ice, which means you don’t actually have that much freedom to go on extended trips; you need to stay close to an ice source or refrigerator. The Furrion eRove wants to eliminate that hassle. Launching on Indiegogo today, the cooler is essentially a portable fridge with a battery pack that can keep your food cool for up to five days — or longer, if you opt for the solar panel and/or an additional swappable battery. The company notes that if you do want to use ice, then your… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/344m6IM

A flawed algorithm that determines the social security benefits received by people in the UK is causing hunger, debt, and psychological distress, Human Rights Watch has warned. The model calculates the benefits people are entitled to each month based on changes in their earnings. But Human Rights Watch discovered a defect in the system. The algorithm only analyzes the wages people receive within a calendar month, and ignores how often they’re paid. This means that people who receive multiple paychecks in a month — a common occurrence in irregular and low-paid work — can have their earnings overestimated and their payments… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/30hyiot

Although we’ve spent a big chunk of this year at home, that hasn’t kept innovators down. In fact, a lot of your most loved and followed brands have taken this time to debut new ideas and products that will break boundaries, disrupt outdated processes, and offer original solutions for the new normal we’re now entering. Over 100 brands are set to showcase what’s been going on behind the scenes and take part in some of the biggest tech debates of our age at this year’s TNW2020. Here are just a few on our radar this year. Huawei This year Huawei… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/2GaC3VJ

As one of the most ancient tenets of human societies, money and finance have been constantly evolving with advances in technology and science. As technology continues to take leaps and bounds and permeates every aspect of life, we can expect banking and finance to change. So, how will technology transform financial services in the next few years? We asked experts to share their perspectives, and here are six trends we think are worth watching.  Natural language processing The past decade has seen tremendous advances in natural language processing, the field of artificial intelligence that extracts meaning and context from spoken… This story continues at The Next Web Or just read more coverage about: Finance from The Next Web https://ift.tt/2S9AVEh

TLDR: This Google Cloud training course package includes hours of video and mock exams to make you a Google Cloud expert. In the rapidly expanding cloud services sector, Microsoft Azure occupies twice the market share of Google Cloud. And industry leader Amazon Web Services is twice the size of Azure.  So considering its relative size, why should you take the plunge and learn how to oversee cloud operations in the Google Cloud environment? We can sum it up in two words: machine learning. As home to the powerful end-to-end open source TensorFlow platform, Google Cloud experts are uniquely suited to… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/33cIJvr

They say that all good things must come to an end, and that looks like the case for French electric car buyers as the country’s government looks to cut subsidies. According to a report from Bloomberg, the French government is going to gradually phase out the EV incentives over the next few years. The incentive will drop from €7,000 ($8,160) this year, to €6,000 ($7,025) next year. It will drop another €1,000 in 2022, to €5,000. Plug-in hybrid cash handouts are being cut in half from €2,000 to €1,000 next year, too. [Read: Google Maps is getting a UI for… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/34bNR1U

Email is the cornerstone of the current work culture. Even after companies like Slack have tried to eradicate it, email continues to be a large part in the day to day office life. A few players such as Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo mail have dominated the email service business for a long time. Then there are some privacy-focused email providers such as Proton Mail and Tutanota with a few million users. All email services largely behave in a similar manner in terms of how you receive an email and who can email you. This whole process has introduced the stress of… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/347ecOW

Donald Trump’s 2016 US presidential election campaign worked with Cambridge Analytica to deter millions of Black Americans from voting by targeting them with anti-Hillary Clinton ads, according to a massive database obtained by Britain’s Channel 4 News. The broadcaster claims Trump’s digital campaign team used the cache to build psychological profiles of millions of US citizens across 16 key battleground states. An algorithm then divided them into eight different categories, including core supporters on each side and “deadbeats” that were unlikely to vote. Another segment of people that the campaign wanted to dissuade from voting was marked as “Deterrence.” A total of 3.5 million Black… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/2SaOcMM

Conversational AI has been around for a few years now, in our phones, smart speakers, and throughout connected homes. And while the adoption of this tech is steadily increasing, most applications in this space essentially only enable you to push buttons using your voice. The next frontier for conversational AI lies beyond your doorstep. From education to workforce automation to retail, the scope for plenty of novel new applications is opening up as the technology improves. As Shreyas Nivas of Replica wrote recently, we will see a shift in voice AI from services being “primarily transactional — ‘Alexa, tell me… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/3kZL4jw

When talking about the future of technology, how far can be we look ahead? Fifty years? Thirty years?  According to technologist and anthropologist Genevieve Bell, fifteen years is the maximum — or we’re entering the realm of science fiction. Genevieve is the kind of person you’d want to be stuck on a deserted island with. Not only is she a brilliant technologist with countless juicy anecdotes to share; she also knows how to detract water from frogs, an aboriginal survival skill she picked up as a child while living in central Australia with her anthropologist mother. Genevieve has always been… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/34cnUiQ

They say size doesn’t matter, but it’s tough to ignore it when it comes to Call of Duty patches. True to the meme, Inifnity Ward has dropped yet another massive update for the new Season 6 of Modern Warfare and Warzone. So consider this a friendly reminder: if you’re hoping to get in on the action today, you better start downloading it now. The update is already available for download for all platforms. Here’s how much “damage” you can expect to your hard drive. Warning: it’s a lot. Let’s start with the worst. PC: owners of Modern Warfare need to free up a… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/3cIxUEg

So you’re interested in AI? Then join our online event, TNW2020, where you’ll hear how artificial intelligence is transforming industries and businesses. The Game of Life is a grid-based automaton that is very popular in discussions about science, computation, and artificial intelligence. It is an interesting idea that shows how very simple rules can yield very complicated results. Despite its simplicity, however, the Game of Life remains a challenge to artificial neural networks, AI researchers at Swarthmore College and the Los Alamos National Laboratory have shown in a recent paper. Titled, “It’s Hard for Neural Networks To Learn the Game of… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/3cFbuE5

Our robot colleague Satoshi Nakaboto writes about Bitcoin every fucking day. Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. As Kierkegaard used to say: Crack open this tasty lobster! Bitcoin price We closed the day, September 27 2020, at a price of $10,774. That’s a minor 0.19 percent increase in 24 hours, or $21. It was the highest closing price in six days. We’re still 46 percent below Bitcoin‘s all-time high of $20,089 (December 17 2017). Bitcoin market cap Bitcoin‘s market cap ended the… This story continues at The Next Web Or just read more coverage about: Bitcoin from The Next Web https://ift.tt/2G8OUb5

So you like TNW? Then join our upcoming online event, TNW2020 on October 1 & 2, you don’t want to miss it. The M 87 black hole, the first body of its type ever photographed by astronomers at the Earth Horizon Telescope, shows an unusual glitter… The first image of a black hole released in 2019 showed the body at the center of the galaxy M87 to look almost exactly as Albert Einstein predicted a century before. A new analysis of data from that study sheds additional light on the lightless object — The ring is glittering. “The results announced… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/3jec3Hw

Luca Bocchio, Irina Haivas, and Anis Uzzaman will all be joining me for “Investors unleashed: the bets they’re making for 2021” at TNW2020, October 1 & 2. Secure your online ticket now and hear their take on how the funding landscape will develop in 2021! 2020 has been a whirlwind of a year (to say the least). However, there’s one upside to challenging times — you can learn from them. A lot has been written about how businesses have had to adapt to the ‘new normal’ and how they’ve managed to stay afloat. But just focusing on startups doesn’t give… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/2S57HXj

SpaceX founder Elon Musk confirmed his intent to spin out the company’s internet-from-space arm Starlink — but only “when revenue growth is smooth and predictable.” Musk warned that will still be “several years in the future,” when Starlink’s cash flow becomes more reliable. “Public market does not like erratic cash flow haha,” he tweeted on Monday night. We will probably IPO Starlink, but only several years in the future when revenue growth is smooth & predictable. Public market does *not* like erratic cash flow haha. I’m a huge fan of small retail investors. Will make sure they get top priority. You can hold… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/3ie4jUC

Did you know Ingrid Ødegaard, the author of this piece, is speaking at TNW2020 this year? Check out their session on ‘How to compete with tech giants’ here. In a world where tech products are now our lifeline to the world, what challenges and considerations are facing those who build them? Whereby’s co-founder Ingrid Odegaard met up with Jon von Tetzchner, founder of web browsers Vivaldi and Opera to talk about why privacy matters, Norwegian work culture, and designing products with a community of users. Jon von Tetzchner is a pioneer in the browser world, having first created the web… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/3n0oWXX

Native app stores, namely Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store, have been facing criticism for their dominance and power within the app distribution ecosystem. While you can only download apps from Apple’s store on your iPhones, Android allows you to get apps from alternative stores such as the Epic Store. And with the next version of Google’s mobile operating system, that task will become easier. In a blog post, the search giant said that Android 12 will make it easier for people to install apps from other app stores: That said, some developers have given us feedback on how we… This story continues at The Next Web Or just read more coverage about: Android from The Next Web https://ift.tt/3jiX1jS

It’s that time of year again. Intel announces new processors, and laptop makers quickly follow suit with a slew of updates to their respective lineups. So Dell today announced a refresh of its XPS 13 lineup including Intel’s 11th gen Tiger Lake processors. The 11th Gen chips offer better performance-per-watt than their predecessors, translating to either faster computing or longer battery life for the same performance. The i5 and i7 configurations use Intel’s new Xe graphics, which are already showing to be a dramatic improvement over Intel’s prior integrated graphics. It’s enough of a jump to beat some low-end dedicated cards… This story continues at The Next Web Or just read more coverage about: Dell , Intel from The Next Web https://ift.tt/3jfJSru

You thought the Apple vs Epic Games battle had cooled, or maybe blown over? You thought wrong. Now not only might the case have to go before the jury, but Google’s finally breaking its silence. So sit down, grab a bubbly beverage and a plate of nachos, because the show is back on. Today was the first day of the case in court, for a hearing. Everything up to now has been the two companies sniping at each other in legal filings, but now the two companies had to present themselves (virtually, of course) to Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers. In summary,… This story continues at The Next Web Or just read more coverage about: Apple , Google from The Next Web https://ift.tt/3cGcwjc

FarmVille, one of the first of Facebook‘s staple games, is shutting down after 11 years. While FarmVille was a contentious part of Facebook, it was nevertheless one of the platform’s earliest gaming successes. So this is the end of an era — whether a good or bad one is entirely dependent upon whether you played FarmVille back in the day. The game is being put out to pasture (lol) because Facebook is ending its support of Flash-based games at the end of the year. According to creator Zynga, in-game purchases will be available until November 17, and it’s planning some in-game events “designed to… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/2HIa7t3

The team of researchers who discovered a single lake beneath the surface of Mars back in 2018 just published a new paper admitting they were wrong. Instead of one lake on Mars, the team thinks there are several. This makes for what could be the most compelling evidence for extraterrestrial life we’ve seen yet. According to a paper published in Nature Astronomy today, the massive 20-kilometer subsurface lake on Mars the group discovered is part of a cluster of lakes beneath the surface of the red planet: Our results strengthen the claim of the detection of a liquid water body at… This story continues at The Next Web from The Next Web https://ift.tt/36gtmUK