It’s that time of year again: inspiration porn is everywhere, image libraries are seeing huge downloads of diverse females in suits, and women are organizing their own celebrations without pay. Yes, it’s International Women’s Day. But what happens when we look behind the sickly efforts of corporations? The back-patting social media posts? The tokenization? Well, you’ll find a fucking huge gender pay gap. Introducing… the Gender Pay Gap Bot The Gender Pay Gap Bot Today some anonymous activists la
It’s almost time! Apple is holding its first event of the year — and it’s gonna be another virtual doozy. So, expect some snazzy drone shots of the Apple Campus, and maybe someone even walking on its roof. While all gadget aficionados are getting their analyst hats on, let’s cover the basics of the event. It’s going to be live-streamed on Apple.com and the company’s YouTube channel at: 10:00 AM PST 1:00 PM EST 6:00 PM GMT 7:00 PM CET 11.30 PM IST If you want to save all the headaches of actually
If you’re shopping for your first ebike or electric scooter, you might be a bit confused by the numbers you see on the spec sheet. What exactly is a watt-hour(Wh), and how is it different from an amp-hour(Ah)? Does voltage matter? How big of a battery do I really need? With the help of some basic physics and arithmetic, we’re here to help you make sense of these numbers. Which spec tells me the battery capacity? When you look up an electric bike or scooter, chances are you’ll come across a varie
A team of scientists recently published a paper indicating that life on Earth is the result of what can only accurately be described as cosmic teleportation. Humankind has long sought to penetrate the mystery of how life came to exist on our planet. But what if the only reason we’re here right now is because the universe cheats? If we trace the origin of life back to the dawn of biology on Earth, we find ourselves rewinding to the primordial soup from which our first ancestors rose. However, the
Deepfakes have been ranked as the most dangerous AI threat, but new research suggests the pen is mightier than the picture. Scientists at the MIT Media Lab showed almost 6,000 people 16 authentic political speeches and 16 that were doctored by AI. The soundbites were presented in permutations of text, video, and audio, such as video with subtitles or only text. The participants were told that half of the content was fake, and asked which snippets they believed were fabricated. When shown text al
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released its 2020 annual traffic crash data, showing that 2020 had the highest number of fatalities since 2007. In 45% of fatal crashes, the drivers of passenger vehicles were engaged in at least one of the following risky behaviors: speeding, alcohol impairment, or not wearing a seat belt. These activities require action and decision by the driver — to drink, forgo a seatbelt, or put their foot on
This article was originally published by Christopher Carey on Cities Today, the leading news platform on urban mobility and innovation, reaching an international audience of city leaders. For the latest updates, follow Cities Today on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube, or sign up for Cities Today News. The Urban Transport Group is calling for a new national framework to give local transport authorities the option to regulate key aspects of micromobility services in line with th
You probably know what a crystal is. We’ve all seen one, held one in our hands, and even tasted one on our tongue (for instance sodium chloride crystals, also known as “salt”). But what on earth is a “time crystal”, if not a sci-fi gadget in the latest Marvel movie? Why do we need a quantum computer to make one? And what is aquantum computer anyway? Bits and qubits Let’s start there. Computers are all around us. Some are compact, portable, and primarily used to stream Netflix, while others fill
Whether you’re using your sweet EV to commute, drive around town, or plan a road trip, there’s probably something always on your mind: keeping your battery juiced up. Fortunately, there’s a whole range of apps that can help you locate charging stations — and even establish driving routes that fit them in along the way… Free, convenient, and user-friendly, here’s our list of the best charging apps available today. PlugShare PlugShare helps you browse nearby charging stations, or bookmark them al
Let’s face it, design plays a huge part in all our lives. It affects everything from the bed we sleep in to the car we drive, and the magazines we read to the websites that we visit. 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 ta