Category Archives: Web technology

The key differences between rule-based AI and machine learning

Companies across industries are exploring and implementing artificial intelligence (AI) projects, from big data to robotics, to automate business processes, improve customer experience, and innovate product development. According to McKinsey, “embracing AI promises considerable benefits for businesses and economies through its contributions to productivity and growth.” But with that promise comes challenges. Computers and machines don’t come into…

Everything you need to know

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. It’s been quite some time since Google launched Stadia, its cloud gaming service, to the world at large. After being exclusive to those who purchased a controller bundle for months,…

Sound United is planning to buy hi-fi audio company Bowers & Wilkins

You might not be familiar with Sound United, but if you’re at all interested in high-end audio, you’ve probably heard about its sub-brands including the likes of Denon, Polk Audio, Marantz, and others. Today the parent company announced its intent to acquire perhaps its most notable property yet: Bowers and Wilkins. The venerable audio company…

This AI turns your blurry photos into creepy HD faces

Even the best photographers get the occasional blurry snaps. But the mediocre ones like me get them all the damn time. Thankfully, a new AI tool can make even crappy snappers look like Mario Testino. Okay, that’s a slight exaggeration. But it does an impressive job of giving fuzzy portraits a creepy, HD makeover. The…

Why you should just hire an expert instead of paying for an online course

This might shock you, but the e-learning industry will kill millions of businesses. Before you buy an online course, you should consider your options. I’ll lay it out for you and you can decide for yourself. I’m not against e-learning or online courses. In fact, my company offers courses and we have several trusted partners…

Facebook axes Workplace feature that blocked trending posts containing ‘Unionize’

Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg are under a lot of pressure for letting US President Donald Trump‘s inflammatory posts stay up on the platform. While the company has put on a ‘free speech champion’ face to defend its stance, a new report from The Intercept suggests that it recently pitched a tool to let admins block…

URL bug lets you skip YouTube ads and paywalls by adding extra period

Some people go through all sorts of trouble to avoid ads and paywalls on the internet, whether that means installing ad blockers or trying complicated workarounds. As it turns out, in many cases, getting past these ‘obstacles’ is often as simple as adding a period to a websites domain. In other words — assuming you’re not…

Twitter wants to let you react with emoji

I’m not trying to write this much about Twitter. I’m really not. But Twitter‘s really trying it, and I feel it’s my professional responsibility to tug the reins to get it back on track. Specifically, it appears to be trying out emoji reactions to tweets — hmm, sound like anyone else you know? The screenshots…

A thousand days of the current Apple TV, an ode to okay-ish-ness

A thousand days is a mighty long time. That, friends, is the average lifespan of a hamster. And it’s also the amount of time since the launch of current Apple TV. Roughly. Yes, the 5th generation of the Apple TV (AKA the newest 4K one) was released all the way back in September 2017. September 2017. This…

the lightweight, $550 Mi Notebook 14

Xiaomi has dominated the Indian smartphone and smart TV market by launching an affordable models with impressive specifications for the price. Now, the company is entering the laptop market with its Mi Laptop series with the Mi Notebook 14. The Chinese tech giant is offering multiple variants of the device; the difference between variants is…