Yet, there has been one issue haunting me for some time, something I need to get off my heaving chest: why the hell can’t you copy folders in Google Drive? You may read that and be like, “Callum, what on Earth are you talking about? I’m certain you can copy folders in Google Drive.” But, friend, you’re mistaken. Give it a try yourself. Open up Google Drive and right click on a folder....
Europe’s tech industry would benefit from the same kind of inter-country collaboration. By allowing Europe’s individual tech communities to grow holistically as one integrated ecosystem, the continent’s best and brightest get a chance to shine. The possibilities are endless, paving the way for increased sustainability, better digital literacy and modernization, and greater resilience in the face of shared challenges. Pitch to international investors Cities across Europe have the potential to work as growth facilitators and incubators that help connect local talent with access to continental resources and most importantly, more customers and content....
Clearview claims to have scraped more than three billion images from websites and social media platforms into a database that police can use to match with photos of suspects. Clearview CEO Hoan Ton-That that the software is “strictly for law enforcement,” but the client list obtained by BuzzFeed shows that the software is also being by some of the world’s biggest companies. They include retailers (Walmart, Kohl’s, BestBuy and Macy’s); banks (Wells Fargo and Bank of America), sports leagues (the NBA); entertainment venues (Madison Square Garden), mobile carriers (AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile); casinos (Las Vegas Sands and Pechanga Resort Casino); gyms (Equinox); ticketing platforms (Eventbrite); and cryptocurrency exchanges (Coinbase)....
Wordle has attracted more than 2 million daily players since its launch in November. The puzzles challenge you to guess a five-letter word, but you can only play one of them a day — an appealing constraint in an era of ruthlessly addictive games. Another of its charms is that Wordle’s creator, Josh Wardle, made the browser-based game completely free. That good deed was soon punished. Zachary Shakked, an NYC-based entrepreneur, swiftly exploited Wardle’s generosity....
The result is a massive loss of bodily autonomy for women, trans, and non-binary folk (basically anyone with a womb). For those living in banned states, it means difficulty accessing abortions elsewhere or being forced to give birth in a country with no universal healthcare, childcare, or science-based sex education. Understandably, there’s a huge pouring of outrage with activists mobilizing. If you work in tech (or even just have an interest in tech), there are many ways you can step up that don’t involve donating money – but if you want to here are some organizations you can donate to....
The new technology will use a combination of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to transfer files between phones using Xiaomi MIUI, Oppo’s ColorOS, and Vivo’s FunTouchOS without any additional application. One screenshot in the announcement suggests the technology will be able to provide transfer speeds up to 20 Mbps. The post notes the technology will be released by the end of this month in a beta form. Google had introduced NFC and Wi-Fi-based Android beam in 2011....
Now, Xiaomi has thrown its hat in the ring with the new Mi 11. The new model sports a 108-megapixel camera and 6.81-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Technically, this phone was launched last year in China. But the company is unveiling the global variant today. Before we talk more about the phone, let’s look at its impressive specsheet: Specifications Screen: 6.81-inch WQHD+ AMOLED screen Refresh rate: 120Hz Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 RAM: 8GB Rear camera: 108-megapixel wide sensor with f/1....
Yes, there’s a whole list of do’s and don’ts to be followed when you take your electrified car to a public charging bay. EVgo has one, ChargePoint has one, and now LeaseElectricCar.co.uk has put together a set of unwritten rules, specially made for the Brits, who are struggling, I guess? As per a spokesperson of the company, “most of the etiquette points are common sense, but you’d be surprised at how many drivers ignore them....
At least, that’s what reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has to say (via MacRumors). The device is expected to offer an even thinner and lighter design while maintaining a 13.3-inch Mini-LED panel. It’s also expected to reduce the bezels, which means it’ll likely end up with a smaller footprint than the existing model too. It’ll likely run a new and improved version of the M1 chip, packed with additional GPU cores for improved gaming....
So…maybe you aren’t spending as much time at the office as you used to. Even though you may be working remotely more often, that doesn’t mean you can slack and take your eye off the ball. In fact, the lack of office structure and the threat of immediate oversight mean you probably need to be more on point than ever about staying focused and making sure household distractions don’t derail your business goals....
Even when I search for specific keywords on Netflix, I don’t get appropriate results. All in all, disappointment galore. So, I decided that I needed to stop relying on Netflix for recommendations and build my own watchlist. Wasting my time scrolling should be a thing of the past. With this in mind, I created a guide on enhancing your Netflix experience. Before we start, I’d like to point out that this process might force you to spend a bit of time on your laptop or desktop, but it’s worth investing now, rather than wasting future hours browsing....
Political campaigning — often verging on propaganda — has existed for centuries, so what’s changed. Why has the transition to a digital advertising space caused so much concern? What is it about this new way of communicating that has allowed the increase of lies and manipulation of the general public? The twin shocks of the Brexit referendum and the US presidential election in 2016 — and the related Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal — point the finger at microtargeting....
Even more impressive, Bloomberg reports that five of those managers reaped more than $1 billion all by themselves in 2019. While most of the profits go directly to their clients, these top funds generally take 20% ($200 million) for themselves. Tech stocks connect these top-performing managers. Most of the highest earners Bloomberg analyzed found significant success with investments in Facebook Inc. and China’s Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd. The top performing fund manager, Chris Hohn, reportedly backed Google’s parent company Alphabet Inc....
Don’t get me wrong, we still had our fair share of stupid celeb moments in 2019. Superstar basketballer Kobe Bryant was somehow tricked into speaking at a TRON conference, while recording artist Akon appeared at one in Malta. Oh, and Warren Buffet narrowly escaped lunch with shameless shillster Justin Sun. Paid promotional shenanigans aside, this year actually saw mainstream culture adopt cryptocurrency in some (almost) tasteful ways. Let me count them for you....
But I’ve learned through my own experience that, despite the volume of advice out there, much of it isn’t all that useful in most cases. No single nugget of insight will make or break your business. Instead, the secret to success is learning how to follow your gut about what feels right for you, your customers, and your team. Despite what some advisors might say, there is no “proven” path to success....
The company is offering free shows including Oprah’s talks on COVID-19, Little America, Servant, For All Mankind, and Dickinson. Sadly, Apple’s Golden Globe-nominated marquee show, The Morning Show, is not available through this free offering. — Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) April 6, 2020 — Alena Smith (@internetalena) April 10, 2020 These free shows are available for everyone across the globe. What’s more, the company’s offering some premium shows and movies from HBO and EPIX for the folks in the US....
Those first few days of a new job are full of excitement, nerves, and dreams of the future. As the onboarding comes to a close, millions of questions remain about how to start doing valuable work. This moment where the onboarding ends and work begins is often a bit overwhelming, and even more so for developers early in their career. Here’s what you might experience, and how to handle it....
While 2022 has seen a slight slowdown in fintech investments, Q1 investments were still up 27% from Q1 2021. Even so, fintech giants like Klarna have laid off part of their staff in expectation of a more difficult future financial environment. This slowdown puts more pressure on fintechs to build resilience by expanding both in product and in markets, while keeping a close eye on costs. As you know, fintech is somewhat of a different beast than other consumer-facing applications....
In the world of project management, PMP certification is a job currency that goes a long way. And while we could extol the virtues of refining your skill set or upping your professional game, certification ultimately means one thing to most project managers: a much bigger paycheck. PMP certified project managers make about 20 percent more annually than their uncertified colleagues. In a position that routinely pays in the six-figure range, that adds up quickly....
The complaint was filed by the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood and the Center for Digital Democracy, along with a dozen other groups. The gist of it is that TikTok continues to thumb its nose at rules designed to protect the privacy of children by leaving videos featuring them up, and fails to obtain parental consent before gathering data on said younger users. Last year, TikTok (and its predecessor Musical....
