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• Why Elon Musk should build a nuclear fusion reactor in Texas

  09-11-2021 22:16 via thenextweb.com
  
  Researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory are about two-thirds of the way to producing excess power with a nuclear fusion reactor. If you didn’t just leap out of your seat, that’s okay. The science community’s been teasing fusion for decades and, like a lot of technologies, it’s always about another decade away. But here’s the thing: this time really is different. There are numerous fusion projects closing in on “ignition,” the point whe
  
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• What the H*** Is ‘Right-Clicker Mentality’?

  09-11-2021 21:46 via vice.com
  
  https://www.vice.com/en/article/5dgzed/what-the-hell-is-right-clicker-mentality
  
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• UX Workflow – How to Create and Improve Yours

  09-11-2021 20:59 via uxpin.com
  
  https://www.uxpin.com/studio/blog/ux-workflow-guide/
  
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• Your Spotify Wrapped 2021 is embarrassing and there’s nothing you can do about it

  09-11-2021 20:35 via thenextweb.com
  
  The looming arrival of Spotify Wrapped always arouses excitement — and terror. If, like me, you have exquisite taste, the end-of-year breakdown of your listening habits is an eagerly-awaited reminder of your discerning judgment. If, however, you have a tin ear for music, it’s time to feverishly hit repeat on some pretentious tracks that you don’t actually like. Those who neglect this duty shall be granted a Wrapped that leaves them ostracized by their friends and family (sorry
  
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• Gig startups want you to believe they can replace your job — don’t fall for it

  09-11-2021 16:41 via thenextweb.com
  
  This article was originally published by Built In. Don’t quit your day job just yet. That’s the message that should be implied — if not explicitly stated — to every applicant of every gig and creator marketplace during the vetting process. With the poorly named Great Resignation in full swing, talent is leaving the nest (prison?) of gainful full-time employment at record levels and sometimes seemingly on a whim. As a result, talent marketplace startups are popping up to
  
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• Paging the plagiarism police — AI is getting better at writing students’ essays

  09-11-2021 16:03 via thenextweb.com
  
  The dramatic rise of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has spotlit concerns about the role of technology in exam surveillance — and also in student cheating. Some universities have reported more cheating during the pandemic, and such concerns are unfolding in a climate where technologies that allow for the automation of writing continue to improve. Over the past two years, the ability of artificial intelligence to generate writing has leaped forward significantly, particularly
  
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• The Facebook whistleblower’s must-have rules to rein in social media

  09-11-2021 15:08 via thenextweb.com
  
  Frances Haugen’s testimony tour arrived in Brussels on Monday to a rapturous reception. The Facebook whistleblower told European lawmakers that the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) could set a “global gold standard” for online safety — as long as they make a few tweaks. The new rules — which are due to be finalized next year — are meant to improve content moderation. Haugen’s comments on the regulation shone further light on how she wants onli
  
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• Here are 10 awesome deals on power generators and solar panels at special pre-Black Friday prices

  09-11-2021 15:00 via thenextweb.com
  
  TLDR: Check out these early Black Friday prices on different backup power generators and battery packs for all your emergency needs.  As you step back this year and admire your holiday lighting display, the one that could rival the Las Vegas Strip when viewed from space, it might be worth at least a passing thought to consider what happens if you’ve just single-handedly drained your regional power grid. There’s a lot of juice being consumed there, and beyond the ludicrous power
  
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• Would you buy a car without its promised tech? BMW latest to make compromises due to chip shortage

  09-11-2021 14:53 via thenextweb.com
  
  This week BMW confirmed with Auto-blog that it’s shipping vehicles without touchscreen functionality in response to the semiconductor chip shortage. The issue was initially raised on a Bimmerfest forum post stating that customers who receive a touchscreen free car receive a $500 credit. The post says these cars will also lose the BMW Backup Assistant if they were marketed with the optional Parking Assistant Package. The Backup Assistant enables automatic reversing in narrow parking areas
  
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• Banks are becoming the top VCs of the fintech world — here’s why

  09-11-2021 14:34 via thenextweb.com
  
  The fintech sector was already booming, but with increased demand for user-friendly, digital financial services, the pandemic really pushed many new and innovative solutions into mainstream use. It’s understandable that banks could see this as a threat — drawing away customers and even potentially rendering their services obsolete. But, instead of feeling threatened, some are taking a very different approach: if you can’t beat them, join them. Unlike the world of big tech, rat
  
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• 7+ Web Design Trends for 2022: Which Will You Use?

  09-11-2021 14:00
  
  If you’re not already thinking about 2022 web design, the time is now. Already, web design trends for 2022 have started to emerge, and if you want to stay on-trend and engage site visitors, it’s crucial to pay attention.
  But what is the future of web design? Will everything change? Well — not everything, but some specific 2022 web design trends are worth your attention.On this page, we’ll talk about them all! Before you continue reading, keep in mind that WebFX is a top-n
  
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• Apple ‘steals’ former Tesla Autopilot director for its iCar dream team

  09-11-2021 13:56 via thenextweb.com
  
  Apple has been annoyingly secretive about the possible development of its own Apple Car. But is it building a dream team to make that happen? Certainly. As Bloomberg reports, the tech giant has hired Christofer “CJ” Moore, who’s been working as the director for Tesla’s Autopilot software since 2019, and who’s been with the company since 2014 — hinting at the attempt to develop self-driving tech.  And that’s only the latest addition. Apple already h
  
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• Here’s why tech firms are issuing their devs the mighty M1 Max MacBooks

  09-11-2021 12:30 via thenextweb.com
  
  Last month, Apple announced its new MacBook Pro models with an updated M1X ARM-based processor. While the performance of M1-based Macs was already impressive, the new chip brings 70% CPU performance improvement and 200% GPU performance improvement — at least according to Apple. This means that developers can take better advantage of these power upgrades. If you’re looking for the top-of-the-line MacBook Pro with a 16-inch screen, 64GB RAM, and a 32-core CPU, it’ll cost you aro
  
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• Clubhouse’s new record feature turns your rooms into podcasts

  09-11-2021 08:34 via thenextweb.com
  
  The day has finally arrived. People have been asking for a recording feature on Clubhouse since the app launched. And after maintaining the “real-time audio-only” stance for months, the app is introducing Replays. This new feature will let you record your sessions, so that anyone can play them later. The company says that users will get to experience the same stuff as live rooms like “leave quietly, and watch the dynamic of the stage and audience shift and evolve throughout th
  
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• How to successfully expand your brand into China

  09-11-2021 08:30 via thenextweb.com
  
  The Chinese market is one of the most appealing for brands looking to expand into new territories. And it’s clear why — the ecommerce market in China is $2.7 trillion, four times the size of the US ($843 billion), and is growing twice as fast. What’s even more exciting is that the share of ecommerce sales to total retail is expected to be at about 52.1% in 2021, growing from 44.8% just a year before. While this is promising, I’ve found that there’s a widespread del
  
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