Disinformation has been used in warfare and military strategy over time. But it is undeniably being intensified by the use of smart technologies and social media. This is because these communication technologies provide a relatively low-cost, low-barrier way to disseminate...
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Why I call bullshit on the Apple Car’s rumored 2025 release
If you’re a fan of “allegedly,” “people close to the source,” and other rumor-inducing phrases — any coverage about the Apple iCar should be your cup of tea. This week, we heard again the claim that an Apple autonomous electric...
Kawasaki is keeping way too quiet about its 3 electric motorbikes coming in 2022
Kawasaki may not have yet a single electric motorcycle in its lineup but, hey, it did announce last month that it’ll go all-electric for traditional Western markets and Japan by 2035. And things seems to be going in the right...
How my startup completely transformed its revenue model
Building and scaling a startup inevitably involves revisiting and changing some aspects of your approach. But one of the most daunting pivots to make is your own revenue model. If you’re considering having to change the way you generate your...
Give Netflix your phone number to REALLY secure your account
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. I woke up this morning to a horrifying email from Netflix: my account had been...
Scientists developed ‘living robots’ that reproduce
The world’s first “living robots” are now capable of something that’s essential to the survival of any species: reproduction. Known as Xenobots, the organisms use an entirely novel form of biological self-replication, according to new research in the Proceedings of...
Does the right to bear arms cover AI guns and killer robots?
The US 2nd Amendment right to keep and bear arms was added to the Constitution in 1791. In the two centuries since, firearm technology has changed significantly. But the 2nd Amendment hasn’t. In 1791, for example, US citizens were given...
Researchers built an AI that automatically generates movie trailers
You can have Citizen Kane and The Godfather. Keep your 3D films and IMAX experiences. Miss me with epics, sequels, and experimental cinema. The only real film-based art form is movie trailers. When you go to a theater there’s no...
23 new models and $18B: The staggering numbers behind Nissan’s new all-electric plan
On Monday, Nissan unveiled its “Ambition 2030” grand plan, which — surprise, surprise — is all about electrification and sustainability goals. Too many pledges have been made, so we’ve broken them down for you in this handy list, by the...
Jack Dorsey is no longer Twitter’s CEO — by choice, this time
Jack Dorsey is no longer the CEO of Twitter. Starting today, that title goes to Parag Agrawal, formerly the company’s Chief Technology Officer. Dorsey explained the reasoning for his departure in an email sent to employees and later shared on...