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What’s more, they can be quite fun to get your teeth into if you’re craving to read something detailed and focused on a very specific topic. But where to start in climbing the mountain of academic literature that exists? Well, let me help by suggesting three articles that I’ve come across this year that proved interesting and insightful reading. [Read: Why this security engineer loves working in infosec] 1. How ebikes affect bicycle use First up is the article: Effects of e-bikes on bicycle use and mode share, by Aslak Fyhri and Nils Fearnley....

Commentators are also saying that these workers experience higher than average rates of workplace injuries and are treated like “galley slaves”. In such conditions, it is argued, a wellbeing initiative is beside the point. These programmes are gaining in popularity: COVID-19 has raised “wellness” up the agendas of corporations like never before – and not always in a good way. Many companies have introduced exercise classes, fruit and other sticking-plaster solutions rather than measures which assess risk, focus on prevention and prioritise “decent work” as a driver of both wellbeing and productivity....

Wait, what? Sex might not sound like a normal topic for tech conference, but our amazing line-up of speakers will show you how new technology can help fight for women’s sexual freedom and sex positivity. Here are the four tech founders you’ll see at TNW2021 who will change the way you think about sex. Jennifer Lyon Bell, Founder & Creative Director at Blue Artichoke Films Credit: Blue Artichoke Films“Sex is a force for unique self-expression, and for connection with the rest of humanity....

Sometimes his plays are reworked in a science fiction setting. The 1956 film Forbidden Planet is just one of many variations on a “Tempest in space” theme. Sometimes the playwright appears as a character caught up in a time travel adventure. The Dr Who episode The Shakespeare Code is a well-known example. Here the Doctor praises Shakespeare’s genius, describing him as “the most human human”. I’ve been exploring this topic in my recent book on Shakespeare and Science Fiction....

If you’re a daily Google Docs user, you already know that the word editor has gotten better and better the past few years. In 2022 especially, Google has added quite a few additional features that’ll definitely make your life easier. So, if you’re among those users who find it hard to constantly keep tabs with what’s new, look no further. Here are this year’s updates you shouldn’t miss: 1. Emoji reaction For those times that words fail you (or you’re too lazy to type), Docs allows you to respond to text with a simple emoji, rather than a fully written comment....

Although there’s a shortage of funds in the early days, and founders usually do their own PR outreach, not being able to hire a professional shouldn’t always mean you miss out on coverage opportunities. Here are some of the biggest — and most common — mistakes made by founders when they pitch journalists and this is how you can avoid them. Not researching the journalist Research is key. Too many founders fire off emails to journalist without having done proper research first....

While lockdown certainly pushed fintech services into the mainstream, there are a number of other trends that have been shaping the future of fintech startups, banks, and other players entering the industry behind the scenes. These influences will have a major impact on what banking will look like in the future. We spoke with experts from ABN AMRO’s team to find out which trends will stick, which are merely hype, and how these changes will impact the wider finance industry....

So, when I got the iPhone 11 last week, I was initially skeptical about the size and screen. But after using the phone for over 72 hours, most of my hesitation has gone for a toss, and I’m actually quite impressed by how nicely the phone is refined. When I opened the phone’s box, I immediately noticed the large bezels on the front. Last year, when I got a glimpse of the iPhone XR, the same thing had irked me a bit....

Simply put, design shapes the world we live in. It’s importance really can’t be underestimated. But how much do you really know about this exciting sector? It would be silly to lump all designers together. If you asked a product designer to create a user pathway they wouldn’t know where to begin. Likewise, if you tasked an experiential designer with creating a website, they would likely panic. Design is a varied and exciting field so, before you apply for the wrong job, insult your coworker, or offend a family member, read our brief outline on the key differences between some of the most common design jobs and what you need to know to land one....

One key thing we’re seeing is that severity of lung illness doesn’t always correlate with severity of neurological illness. Having only minor lung illness doesn’t protect against potentially severe complications. When it comes to the brain and nerves, the virus appears to have four main sets of effects: To date, the patterns of these effects seem similar across the world. Some of these illnesses are fatal and, for those who survive, many will bear long-term consequences....

— coopertom (@thecoopertom) November 9, 2020 In case you aren’t aware, Four Seasons Total Landscaping was the somewhat baffling choice of a location for a speech by President Trump’s supporters. Situated between a crematorium and an adult bookstore, it wasn’t quite the ritzy hotel for which its name might have led it to be mistaken. But the people who attended, including Rudy Giuliani, appeared to be making the best of it....

With our new, more decentralized workforce, it’s become increasingly important to earn an edge in your day-to-day productivity. Sitting in your remote, work-from-house office, staying focused on the job and turning out top-quality work is even more critical than ever. One way to help make that happen is by turning your laptop into a multi-headed dual-screen or even triple-screen efficiency heavyweight by adding a Mobile Pixels TRIO to your computer setup....

“These were carried out through SMS messages carrying malicious links that, if clicked, would attempt to exploit the mobile device of the victim and install NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware,” the British human rights non-governmental organization said. The report found activist Maâti Monjib and human rights lawyer Abdessadak El Bouchattaoui at the receiving end of a targeted surveillance campaign by hackers with possible ties to the Moroccan government in the wake of Hirak Rif protests in 2016 — a mass movement that’s been met with violent repression and a crackdown on free speech....

An order issued by the Jammu and Kashmir home department today mentioned no specific restrictions. Tahir Ashraf, the head of Cyber Police Kashmir, confirmed to TNW that social media apps would be accessible. [Read: India’s apex court lifts the ban on cryptocurrency trading] In January, Kashmir authorities started allowing people living in the region access to 2G internet. However, this access was limited to certain sites, — 165, 301, and 1,485 in subsequent orders — but social media sites were still banned....

Until last night, Brits had been merely been advised to avoid “non-essential” travel. Not many of them were listening, according to research by Vivacity Labs, a startup that makes camera-based traffic sensors. Researchers checked if more people were staying at home by comparing road usage last week with the week starting on February 3. They found just 30% fewer pedestrians on the road. There was an even smaller drop in vehicles....

Give me a moment, I have to compose myself. Phew, that’s a bit better, thanks. Yes, come Summer, Netflix will no longer work on the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. That means those long lockdown evenings of watching Adam Sandler on your tiny 3DS display will come to an end. No, I’m not ready either, but all good things must end. We shall get through this together. According to Nintendo (I SHALL NEVER FORGIVE YOU FOR ALLOWING THIS), the Netflix software for the 3DS and Wii U was removed from the company’s app store on December 31....

Alien oceans may be common throughout the Universe, but little is known about conditions deep underwater on massive worlds orbiting alien stars. A new study recreated these extreme conditions, with surprising results. Neptune, at the edge of our own Solar System, is a perfect example of a massive, water-rich world. Astronomers believe such planets, where layers of water hundreds or thousands of miles deep surround rocky cores, are common around other stars....

With the pandemic still raging on, after the mandatory lockdown in the city was lifted and my job became more receptive to staff returning to the office at will, I wasn’t yet totally comfortable with the idea of commuting via subway. I happen to be one of the weird folks who don’t like to work from home long term, so when the weather was agreeable I rode to work from my home in Bed-Stuy by CitiBike, New York’s bike-share program....

In a television interview, Cook confirmed the White House lobbied with the Indian government to amend laws restricting Apple from selling devices in the country unless it partnered with a local third-party retailer. “[…] We did not want to do that, we wanted to maintain control over our brand and so forth. But, the [Trump] administration worked on this with the Indian government, and that change has been made […],” Cook told CNBC....

According to reports last August, the company was originally planning to inaugurate its physical store this year in Mumbai. While Cook didn’t provide a timeline for the launch of the online store, TechCrunch noted last month that the tech giant could start the service by Q3 of this year. [Read: The next version of Wi-Fi might detect your movement in the home] While Apple has relied on third-party resellers to distribute its devices in India until now, Cook doesn’t “want somebody else to run the brand for us....