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• Big tech tries to derail EU AI policy with ‘warnings’ from US think tank

  27-07-2021 21:34 via thenextweb.com
  
  EU policymakers recently proposed a sweeping set of regulations called the Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA). If made law, the AIA would offer European citizens the strictest, most comprehensive protections against predatory AI systems on the planet. And big tech is terrified. Up front: The Center for Data Innovation published a report on Sunday titled “How Much Will the AIA Cost Europe?” According to the organization’s research: The AIA will cost the European economy €31
  
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• Scientists detect water vapor in the atmosphere of Jupiter’s largest moon

  27-07-2021 19:55 via thenextweb.com
  
  Evidence of water vapor in the atmosphere of Jupiter’s moon Ganymede has been discovered for the first time. Astronomers used data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope to detect vapor rising from Ganymede. The findings could offer new insights about the moon’s atmosphere. Up front: Ganymede is the largest satellite in our solar system and three-quarters the size of Mars. Scientists have speculated that the vast oceans below its thick icy crust could host aquatic l
  
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• This free AR app helped me remember who my plants are

  27-07-2021 17:53 via thenextweb.com
  
  House plants provided us with a link to nature in lockdown. As someone who lives alone, they also became companions and confidantes. But I’ve neglected my leafy friends since my human ones emerged from self-isolation. Now, a free app called Candide is helping me regain their trust, or at least remember who the hell they are. The app’s Plant ID feature uses AR to identify plants at both the genus and species level. Just snap a photo of the mysterious vegetation or upload one fro
  
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• Goddamn, I wish BMW’s cargo ebike concept actually existed

  27-07-2021 16:30 via thenextweb.com
  
  The BMW Group has unveiled its Dynamic Cargo ebike concept, and I simply can’t wait to haul my gear around town on it.  This three-wheeled “pick-up” cargo bike has been developed to offer “increased agility, convenience, and year-round suitability.” Credit: BMW GroupIt looks like you can definitely store some groceries in the back. As per BMW, that’s exactly what’s missing from ordinary cargo bikes. They’re usually wider, longe
  
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• Learn to play the piano at your own pace with no prior experience for only $20

  27-07-2021 16:00 via thenextweb.com
  
  If listening to music has improved people’s lives during the pandemic, imagine how satisfying it can be to actually create your own. Of course, if you don’t already know how to play an instrument, it’s still not the best time to be cooped up with a stranger. But not to worry, you can now learn to play the piano at home with The Complete 2021 Piano for Beginners Bundle. There is absolutely no previous knowledge or experience required. Or even a piano, for that matter. Get yours
  
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• Encrypt Office is a one-stop hub to protect a modern digital business and their critical data

  27-07-2021 16:00 via thenextweb.com
  
  TLDR: With Encrypt Office, you can throw a security shield over all business operations, including emails, data transfers, file storage and more. As of last year, respondents to a business survey reported that about half of their most sensitive business operations, including payments, financial records, intellectual property, and employee data, were all routinely encrypted.  While that may sound like a big number if you’re running a firm that’s only now considering tighter secu
  
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• Disney+ Hotstar now has a mobile-only viewing plan

  27-07-2021 14:06 via thenextweb.com
  
  India’s Disney+ Hotstar has introduced a mobile-only plan for folks who don’t have a big screen to consume content, and want to save some money. This plan, effective from September 1, will cost you ₹499 ($6.70) per year, and let you watch shows, movies, and live sports on your phone in HD resolution. Disney+ Hotstar’s content catalog involves indigenous original shows, content from networks such as HBO, FX, and Showtime, and live sports coverage of the Indian Premier Lea
  
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• 3 things we learned from Musk’s “last” earnings call for Tesla

  27-07-2021 13:53 via thenextweb.com
  
  Elon Musk had a lot to share on Tesla‘s last earnings call yesterday. Before we move on to the stuff you should know, let’s observe a moment of silence for what was probably the “last” earnings call he’d participate in for the company. That’s from Musk himself, who cited that “most likely [he] will not be on earnings calls.” Right, with that out of the way, let’s get into it. 1. More than $1 billion in profit Tesla reported $1.14 billion in
  
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• Militaries are plundering sci-fi for technology ideas

  27-07-2021 13:19 via thenextweb.com
  
  Military planning is a complicated endeavor, calling upon experts in logistics and infrastructure to predict resource availability and technological advancements. Long-range military planning, deciding what to invest in now to prepare armed forces for the world in thirty years time, is even more difficult. One of the most interesting tools for thinking about future defense technology isn’t big data forecasting and the use of synthetic training environments, but narrative and imagination.
  
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• Canada’s balloon-based SuperBIT telescope could rival NASA’s Hubble next year

  27-07-2021 13:14 via thenextweb.com
  
  Carried on a helium balloon the size of a football stadium, a revolutionary new telescope could forever change the way we carry out our explorations of the Cosmos. Flying at an altitude of 40 km (25 miles) over the ground, above 99.7 percent of the atmosphere of Earth, SuperBIT would carry out observations free of the vast majority of the atmosphere which can affect astronomical observations. SuperBIT being prepped for a test flight in 2019. Image credit: Steven Benton, Princeton University Des
  
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• What size iPad Pro should you buy?

  27-07-2021 12:04 via thenextweb.com
  
  Last year, I decided I needed an iPad Pro. But there was one issue I struggled with when making my choice: what size iPad Pro should I buy? Strangely, I found a few articles that touched on this topic, but nothing that fully sated me. So, I vowed to right that wrong — and that’s what this article is all about. My goal is simple: to provide a useful guide on choosing the right size iPad Pro for you. This is a mission I’m so passionate about, that I’ve also put togeth
  
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• Amazon denies it’ll accept crypto, Bitcoin swiftly drops

  27-07-2021 12:03 via thenextweb.com
  
  Amazon on Monday denied a media report that the company plans to accept Bitcoin payments by the end of the year. Speculation had been mounting about the e-commerce giant’s moves crypto strategy. The rumors starting swirling last week after the company posted a job ad for a “Digital Currency and Blockchain Product Lead.” They gathered pace on Sunday when UK-based news outlet City AM cited an unnamed insider as saying the retailer will take Bitcoin payments “by the en
  
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• Spotify will now notify you immediately about new releases

  27-07-2021 09:14 via thenextweb.com
  
  When music streaming apps started offering their services in India, Rdio (RIP) was my top choice because it offered a list of new releases with multiple filters. This helped me keep track of new albums from artists that I loved. Now, Spotify is rolling out a similar feature that will help you keep track of all the new releases from your favorite artists. This feature, called What’s New, is accessible on your home screen via a bell icon. If there’s new content in your What’s Ne
  
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• The 8 best and worst decisions I made in my first year as a CMO

  27-07-2021 09:00 via thenextweb.com
  
  On average, CMOs have 40 months to prove their effectiveness. When it comes to startups, the figure is half that: you either bring explosive growth or get replaced. CMOs in SaaS companies must understand both the market and the audience, shape positioning, and support unit economics. They are also responsible for brand awareness, acquisition and retention, product launches, customer loyalty, and about a million other things. The story of Admixer’s marketing department is an unconventional
  
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• Intel will shake chips up by building Qualcomm’s future processors

  27-07-2021 05:20 via thenextweb.com
  
  I’ve always thought of Qualcomm as one of Intel‘s biggest rivals, what with its dominance of the non-Apple mobile market and its increasing presence in the PC space. But as it turns out, the companies are teaming up in a major new partnership for the years to come: Intel will manufacture future Qualcomm chips. Things can get a little confusing in the semiconductor world. while many companies design chips, not all of them actually manufacture their own hardware. Qualcomm, for in
  
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• IconMaker - Quickly resize and generate app icons

  27-07-2021 00:47 via iconmaker.app
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