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• How the laws of physics could prevent us from ever meeting aliens

  19-10-2021 23:02 via thenextweb.com
  
  Where are the aliens? Italian physicist Enrico Fermi posited the idea that aliens may not exist simply because, if they did, there should be some evidence for them. Fermi wasn’t a troll. You can believe in aliens and also recognize that science requires actionable data. But what if both Fermi’s paradox and the alien enthusiasts are correct? What if we posit a sort of Fermi’s Alien where, like Schrodinger’s Cat, the creature exists in two paradoxical states that are simul
  
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• Hands-on: The Pixel 6 is here, and Google is finally serious about hardware

  19-10-2021 21:25 via thenextweb.com
  
  It’s no surprise the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are launching today. The company already revealed the phones a few months ago, and today basically serves as a confirmation for the myriad of additional leaks we’ve had so far. Still, it’s nice to see some concrete evidence that Google has finally started to take its phones’ hardware seriously. We’ve had our hands on the new phones for a couple of days now, and while we’re not able to share a full review yet, it&rs
  
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• The 5 articles you read in AI hell

  19-10-2021 20:56 via thenextweb.com
  
  The devil went down to Silicon Valley; he was looking for a soul to steal. But he ended up taking a consulting gig with Palantir instead. In the meantime, the algorithm’s in charge of punishing the wicked now. And these days the sign above hell’s gates reads “Abandon Open Source,” with an Amazon smile beneath the print. Those condemned to an eternity of pain and suffering in the modern era are now forced to read the same five AI articles over and over. Which kind of soun
  
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• How to say ‘no’ to your customers and still provide great service

  19-10-2021 16:34 via thenextweb.com
  
  I’ve worked in customer-facing roles in the retail and hospitality industries, and now I’m a freelance writer. In all three roles, I quickly learned that there are plenty of times when the customer is most decidedly not always right. But even when they’re dead wrong, what do you do? As a service-based business owner, I pride myself on delivering exceptional customer service, and I’ve learned how to create a strong client experience while also standing my ground. Here are
  
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• Mac owners, this bundle can help you keep your digital video library under control

  19-10-2021 16:00 via thenextweb.com
  
  TLDR: With the MacX Media Management Bundle, you’ve got all ability to convert, edit, and transfer video across all your favorite devices easily. Technology is usually our friend. But sometimes, it’s just an incredible pain. Just one area where the advent of new tech has become a double-edged sword is on our favorite streaming platforms. You used to have all your favorite movies available on your bookshelf in easy, convenient DVDs. But with the introduction of even easier, even more
  
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• The breakout star of Apple’s MacBook Pro event is a $19 cleaning cloth

  19-10-2021 14:58 via thenextweb.com
  
  Who gives a good goddamn about new MacBook Pros or the AirPods 3? I’ll tell you who: losers. Because there was only one product worth our attention launched at Apple‘s October event. And that, friends, is a motherfucking cleaning cloth. Shh, don’t get annoyed. I understand you. I know how you live. And that means you’re currently reading these words on a screen smeared with a thick layer of grime. There’s no need to be ashamed — it’s normal. It’s
  
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• What’s an ETF? And why is it driving Bitcoin back to record high prices?

  19-10-2021 14:52 via thenextweb.com
  
  The Bitcoin bulls are racing again. A year ago the cryptocurrency was valued at less than US$12,000. Now it has passed the symbolic milestone of US$60,000, nudging the US$63,255 record it reached in mid-April, before its price fell to as low as US$30,000 in July. Bitcoin’s rally over the past month is largely attributed to speculation the US Securities and Exchange Commission is poised to approve an exchange-traded fund, or ETF, based on Bitcoin futures. So what is an ETF, and why does th
  
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• Tesla and VW are the EV industry’s hottest frenemies

  19-10-2021 14:48 via thenextweb.com
  
  Last Thursday, 200 Volkswagen executives gathered for a conference in Alpbach, Austria, to discuss the electric transform the Group, with special reference to the conversion of the Wolfsburg plant, the company’s headquarters. Well that sounds pretty boring, but trust me, it gets better. There was one special and utterly unexpected guest who joined the meeting from far-off Texas… Elon Musk. Yep, you read that right. In fact it was Volkswagen’s CEO Herbert Diess himself who inv
  
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• NASA’s fancy-pants asteroid missions can save Earth AND reveal its history

  19-10-2021 14:17 via thenextweb.com
  
  Asteroids are remnants of the early Solar System, with the potential to reveal secrets of our planet’s origins. But they could also bring an end to life on Earth. Now two missions, Lucy and DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) will provide further insights into both of these features – with DART even attempting to redirect the orbit of a moon around an asteroid. Space rocks are generally considered to be asteroids if they are larger than approximately 1km in size and made of &ldq
  
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• Apple Music’s new Voice plan is the weirdest way to push Siri

  19-10-2021 12:55 via thenextweb.com
  
  Apple‘s Siri recently completed 10 years. Days later, the company has unveiled a $5 Apple Music Voice plan that works only through the digital assistant — seemingly targeting HomePod owners. At its MacBook Pro event, the company announced this new Apple Music plan “designed around the power of Siri.” At the outset, it looks like a weird move. Why would I need Siri to play music when I can control it through my iPhone or iPad? The new music plan has plenty of caveats. You
  
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• The MacBook Pro notch is real — don’t say I didn’t warn you, Mr. Apple

  19-10-2021 09:57 via thenextweb.com
  
  Yesterday, I said that if the MacBook Pro notch turned out to be real, I’d raze Cupertino to the ground. And — would you believe it? — the MacBook Pro notch turned out to be real. If anyone needs me, you’ll know where I’ll be. Hit me up if anyone has any discounts on (de)construction equipment in California. Did you know we have a newsletter all about consumer tech? It’s called Plugged In – and you can subscribe to it right here.This story continues at
  
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• PSD2 could revolutionize the EU’s finance sector — if banks and fintechs learn to get along

  19-10-2021 09:38 via thenextweb.com
  
  With Silicon Valley in the West and Shenzhen in the East having long dominated the tech scene, Europe’s leaders have been calling on the need for the EU to achieve technological sovereignty. This means having homegrown technology companies that are strong enough to compete with big tech players from abroad, making EU based businesses less dependent and giving the bloc a stronger position in shaping the future of tech.   With major fintech hubs developing in London and Frankfurt
  
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• WhatsApp’s new button will let you join calls directly from the group

  19-10-2021 08:06 via thenextweb.com
  
  WhatsApp‘s group calls have been a blessing in the pandemic to connect with friends and family. The company has rolled out many features related to it, including increasing the limit to eight people. Now the firm has rolled out a new button directly into the group chat that lets you join ongoing calls. The app said the feature is “a new spontaneous way to connect with their family and friends groups.” You can watch the new button in action in the video below. Need to pop in an
  
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• Sorry Apple fans: The notch is here to stay

  19-10-2021 03:25 via thenextweb.com
  
  Though I’ve dabbled with macOS and iOS here and there, I’m partial to Windows and Android. I like choices, and I like flexibility. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned reporting on Apple and observing it from the other side of the fence, it’s that Apple likes to stand out — occasionally at the expense of its users. Hence, the notch on the new 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros. When Apple introduced the notch with the iPhone X, most of us assumed it was a temporary
  
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• 5 Reasons Why Hiring a UX Researcher Can Save You From Bull***t

  19-10-2021 00:22 via hackernoon.com
  
  https://hackernoon.com/5-reasons-why-hiring-a-ux-researcher-can-save-you-from-bullt
  
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