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Google now lets you easily compress photos straight from the Photos app
A few weeks ago, we explained how you can save space on your phone by using Google Photos to back up your pictures. Now, Google has introduced a new backup option in Android that lets you compress photos to the size of a 3-megapixel image; the new feature is called Express back up, and it appears it’s solely available in India for the time being. äàëüøå »
2019-3-19 16:55
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How to book train tickets in India straight from the Google Pay app
Google Pay (earlier named Tez) has recently rolled out the ability to book train tickets in India straight from the app – both on iOS and Android. The money will be deducted directly from your bank account, so you won’t need any additional apps for train booking. äàëüøå »
2019-3-19 11:37
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Nvidia’s new $99 pocket-sized AI computer is designed for DIY projects
Nvidia has just released a $99 pocket-sized computer named the Jetson Nano, targeted towards “embedded designers, researchers, and DIY makers” who want to tinker with a system for offline AI development. äàëüøå »
2019-3-19 09:27
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Android Q’s hidden ‘bubbles’ suggest Google is rethinking notifications
Despite multiple redesigns and fundamental changes, one thing has remained true since the very first Android phone: you swipe down from the top to access your notifications. But Android Q Beta 1 shows Google is at least considering an alternative. äàëüøå »
2019-3-19 00:11
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TNW2019 Daily: Robots!
I can’t believe there are only 52 days left until TNW Conference. It’s really fun sharing conference highlights each day – but also it makes me wish the countdown would hit zero already, because I can’t wait. äàëüøå »
2019-3-18 19:45
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Attend the Chivas Venture Final at TNW2019
Every day, startups are innovating ideas that move us towards a sustainable future. It’s more important than ever to make a positive impact on our society and our planet – that’s why these startups should be recognized. äàëüøå »
2019-3-18 18:22
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How Facebook plans to use machine learning to wipe out revenge porn
Facebook’s used its machine learning prowess to filter hate speech and fake accounts— but now it’s turning its focus on fighting revenge porn. In an announcement last week, the company said that it’s introducing new technology to remove non-consensual intimate photos and videos off its platform. äàëüøå »
2019-3-18 15:12
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TNW2019 Daily: Our conference is your canvas
There are only 55 days left until our tech conference! Our CEO Boris gave me a shoutout in his weekly newsletter (yay), and said that he gets anxious when he reads the countdown on my articles. äàëüøå »
2019-3-15 17:41
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WhatsApp is testing reverse image search to battle fake news
WhatsApp‘s had a difficult battle against fake news last year. Now, it’s testing a new weapon in this fight – a reverse image search button. According to a report by WABetaInfo, a beta version of WhatsApp’s Android app has a new feature to search an image directly from the chat. äàëüøå »
2019-3-15 15:03
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Lessons in Herstory uses AR to rectify women’s place in history books
March is Women’s History Month, and thinking back to school, women’s history was an important topic that was rarely spoken about. During history lessons, we were taught about conflicts, innovation, and resolutions that made the world what it is today — without telling the stories of the other half the population. äàëüøå »
2019-3-15 14:19
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Hear the story of WeTransfer’s CEO and more at TNW2019
Building a thriving company is never easy, which is why it’s great for entrepreneurs to learn from those who have done it before. Hearing the success stories of leaders in our industries can be really inspiring – but tapping into the knowledge of CEOs and founders of successful companies is a tough thing to do. äàëüøå »
2019-3-14 20:03
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ISPs are reportedly blocking Reddit in India
Facebook and Instagram might be up for people around the world after a long outage, but for several people in India are not being able to access Reddit. However, that’s not because of a server outage. äàëüøå »
2019-3-14 17:23
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TNW2019 Daily: Here’s how to plan your trip to Amsterdam
With only 56 days left to go until TNW Conference, it’s time to start planning your visit to Amsterdam. You might be asking yourself, “Shouldn’t I have done it sooner?” The answer is no! Don’t worry – there’s plenty of time to secure a great hotel and pencil in some fun activities. äàëüøå »
2019-3-14 16:02
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Android Q’s new camera features will make shutterbugs happy
Last night, Google dropped the first beta of the upcoming version of its mobile operating system – Android Q. While it’s just available for the Google Pixel (all generations) owners to try out, it’s packed with promising features – especially for photography enthusiasts. äàëüøå »
2019-3-14 10:25
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Tumblr traffic dropped by nearly 100M views the month after it banned porn
Tumblr’s ban on adult content is costing it dearly. In December, we reported on news of Tumblr invoking the nuclear option and banning pornography and other adult content from the popular blogging platform. äàëüøå »
2019-3-14 03:08
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TNW2019 Daily: How to get your boss to buy tickets for your whole team
There’s only 57 days left until our tech conference! A few days ago, my daily newsletter explained how you can get your boss to buy your TNW2019 ticket. I’m not satisfied, however, because you don’t deserve to go alone. äàëüøå »
2019-3-13 19:10
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Report: India accounts for a quarter of TikTok’s billion downloads
TikTok – the app that lets you create 15-second dubbed videos – is on a rapid growth curve. The app crossed 1 billion downloads last month, according to a report by analytics firm SensorTower. äàëüøå »
2019-3-13 11:35
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TNW2019 Daily: Let’s Hard Fork together
TNW2019, our tech conference in Amsterdam, is just 58 days away. We’re busy getting everything perfect, and there’s so much to look forward to. One distinct highlight is the conversation we’ll have about blockchain and cryptocurrency. äàëüøå »
2019-3-12 13:47
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How to turn on Slack’s dark mode on iOS and Android
Slack‘s finally rolling out its dark mode on its iOS and Android apps. We’ll show you how to turn on the dark mode, but first make sure that you’ve got the latest version of the app. A small bit of news for your Monday morning, afternoon, or evening: today we released an update for our Android and iOS apps, which you can find in the Google Play Store and the App Store, respectively. äàëüøå »
2019-3-12 10:13
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TNW2019 Daily: New bragging material for your next family reunion
Happy Monday, and happy 59 days until TNW Conference! Here’s what my face looked like when I realized how close we are to two days of technology goodness: There’s a lot coming at you on May 9 and 10, which is why this daily newsletter exists. äàëüøå »
2019-3-11 13:59
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Mark Zuckerberg plans to make Facebook more private with 6 key changes
Mark Zuckerberg wants to make Facebook less like a town square, and more like a living room. So he declares in a massive blog post earlier this week, a winding read on Facebook’s potential for change and the future of the internet altogether. äàëüøå »
2019-3-9 01:51
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TNW2019 Daily: How to convince your boss to attend our conference
There are only 61 days left until our tech conference, everyone! It’s getting busy here at the office, but work can wait because today is International Women’s Day and that calls for a long lunch with my fellow female colleagues. äàëüøå »
2019-3-8 17:57
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PSA: Look out for YouTube’s info panels on controversial topics before watching videos
YouTube announced last night that it’ll show information panels in Hindi and English, powered by fact-checkers on controversial topics in India. The company said that these panels will appear on top of the search results, and help users identify misinformation, and avoid videos propagating it. äàëüøå »
2019-3-8 09:13
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Facebook and Instagram will hide pages that spread ‘vaccine misinformation’
I’d like to think that everyone who reads TNW knows that vaccines work. That they don’t cause autism, as demonstrated time and time again. That autism doesn’t need the extra stigma and is most certainly preferable to sick and dead kids. äàëüøå »
2019-3-8 01:47
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Developers can attend TNW2019 for just ˆ149
We’re building incredible new technology every day. With the advances we’ve made in fields like artificial intelligence, product design, and more, it’s clear that the future of tech is bright. äàëüøå »
2019-3-7 17:49
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TNW2019 Daily: Nerds welcome
In case you haven’t heard, we host an annual tech conference in Amsterdam – and it’s coming up pretty soon. In exactly 62 days, TNW2019 will kick off. But to call it a conference is a huge undersell. äàëüøå »
2019-3-7 16:08
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Under 30? Attend TNW2019 for just ˆ149
At our technology festival, TNW Conference 2019, we’ll be discussing the future of tech. Experts and leaders will share their visionary ideas – but to ensure that we’re shaping the future together, we also want to include the leaders of tomorrow. äàëüøå »
2019-3-6 17:58
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Google built a free app to teach Hindi and English to kids in India
Google just released a new Android app called Bolo (‘speak’ in Hindi) that’s designed to help children learn Hindi and English. It works completely offline, making it ideal for use in rural areas with poor mobile connectivity, and comes with a friendly voice assistant to guide kids through the included lessons aimed at primary grade students. äàëüøå »
2019-3-6 10:40
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The next chapter for TNW: Financial Times acquires a majority stake in TNW
March 2006, Boris and I decided to organize a small get-together for the few people that were working in tech – or ‘Web 2. 0’, as we called it at the time. We registered a domain (thenextweb. org), created a logo, wrote some copy, reserved a venue, and pinged Michael Arrington (founder of TechCrunch) to see if he wanted to speak at our ‘conference’ in Amsterdam. äàëüøå »
2019-3-5 20:16
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Attend TNW2019 for just ˆ149 if you’re a woman in tech
We’re making great strides towards diversity in the tech industry, and while it’s clear that we’re not quite there yet, the future is increasingly female. As we explore the next few years of tech innovation, it’s important that women are part of the conversation – so that it’s a future we’ll all be proud of. äàëüøå »
2019-3-5 19:16
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Here’s how to make GIFs from a YouTube video
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and connected services. GIFs are one of the most fun aspects of using the internet. äàëüøå »
2019-3-5 15:35
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Amazon’s counterfeit protection racket could cost brands millions
To say Amazon has a bit of a counterfeit program is putting it mildly. The world’s largest ecommerce platform has, for years, struggled with a reputation of general apathy in regard to policing its third-party marketplace. äàëüøå »
2019-3-5 04:34
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Here’s how you can get more than 75% off your TNW2019 ticket
Discussing the future of tech is more important than ever. With innovation happening every day, we need to make sure that all voices are part of the conversation. There’s no better time to bring us all together than at TNW2019, our technology conference in Amsterdam. äàëüøå »
2019-3-4 15:57
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Enable dark mode in Messenger by sending an emoji
At its developer conference last year, Facebook promised that it would bring dark mode to Messenger; it looks like the company’s rolling out the feature at last. However, As Android Police first noted, instead of enabling it through the settings menu, you’ll have to rely on an easter egg to switch on dark mode – both on Android and iOS – and it involves sending an emoji. äàëüøå »
2019-3-4 08:39
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Traditional media’s handling of Momo is far scarier than the story itself
It starts with a single message. Hours later, if at all, the WhatsApp, Messenger, or YouTube account gets a disturbing reply, typically including violent imagery. And then the instructions start. äàëüøå »
2019-3-2 04:57
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Tesla’s crazy plan to sell its cars exclusively online might just pay off
Last night, Tesla announced that it’s finally making its much-awaited $35,000 Tesla 3 sedan available for purchase. However, the most eye-catching part of the announcement wasn’t about the car, but about the company’s decision to move its sales exclusively online. äàëüøå »
2019-3-1 12:12
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Here are the 5 hottest startups in
By Marta Dawydzik and Andrea Hak Together with payments tech company Adyen, we set out in search of the most promising new startups across Europe and Israel based on their performance, growth, and potential. äàëüøå »
2019-3-1 12:05
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Let’s celebrate International Women’s Day together
Being a woman in the male-driven tech industry can be frustrating – so much so that, if you are a woman in tech, I don’t even have to explain what I mean. Yet in the face of adversity, we’ve proven time and time again that we have what it takes to succeed. äàëüøå »
2019-2-27 19:52
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The best ways to move your music from Apple Music or Google Play Music to Spotify
Spotify’s just launched in India, and I’m excited to try it out. However, I’ve been an Apple Music subscriber for over three years, andAbhimanyu’s been using Google Play music for what feels like an eternity. äàëüøå »
2019-2-27 16:01
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Spotify officially launches in India, with free music on-demand
After an excruciatingly long wait, music streaming service Spotify has finally launched in India. As we noted last night, the company silently rolled out premium plans for the country priced at Rs 119 ($1. äàëüøå »
2019-2-27 06:42
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Here’s how to get Spotify Premium in India ahead of its official launch
People in India have eagerly waited for Spotify to launch in the country. Well, that date might arrive real soon, as the company has silently rolled out premium plans at Rs. 119 ($1. 67) per month. äàëüøå »
2019-2-26 17:18
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TNW embraces Young Creators Foundation
Young Creators, a foundation that has built a strong community of the brightest young minds, has joined forces with TNW. We’ve worked together on several TNW projects, including the T500 – where we celebrate the most talented under 25s working in tech. äàëüøå »
2019-2-26 16:01
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How to free up space on your phone with Google Photos’ unlimited backup service
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and connected services. If you shoot a lot of pictures and videos on your phone, it’s all too easy to run out of space. äàëüøå »
2019-2-26 10:47
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TNW’s unofficial MWC survival guide
Sweaty. Hot. Crowded. Uncomfortable. I could be talking about a Thai prison, but I’m not. This is Mobile World Congress, arguably the biggest event in the smartphone calendar. Over three days, over 100,000 people will flock to the balmy and beautiful city of Barcelona to discuss all things tech. äàëüøå »
2019-2-26 00:41
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Thisairbnbdoesntexist’s AI generates Airbnbs a hip computer would want to stay in
Hello, welcome to yet another episode of the “thisdoesntexist” AI experiment. A clever developer has harness the power of AI to make a site that generates non-existent Airbnb’s that look almost like the real thing. äàëüøå »
2019-2-25 16:03
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thiscatdoesnotexist.com is, uhm, not as good as its human counterpart
AI still needs some time to figure out how cats work. That is the idea one gets when visiting thiscatdoesnotexist. com. Just like its human counterpart that we covered last week, the algorithm behind the site generates an image of a cat based on how it ‘learned’ a cat looks from other images. äàëüøå »
2019-2-22 10:18
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How to stop Facebook from tracking your location
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and connected services. Facebook is notorious for capturing user data to create profiles that advertisers can target – and that includes the location data from your phone. äàëüøå »
2019-2-21 09:52
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How to stop WhatsApp from downloading photos automatically
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and connected services. It’s quite annoying when your phone’s running out of the storage, and the reason is usually the random photos and memes that your friends sent you on WhatsApp. äàëüøå »
2019-2-18 15:17
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Smash’s file transfer service just let us transfer a 33GB file for free
At TNW, we often need to send photos and video to our colleagues for our stories. While Slack is an effective tool if we want to send across a screenshot or two, it’s better to use a filesharing service. äàëüøå »
2019-2-18 14:44
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Discuss the future of blockchain with Dogecoin and more at TNW2019
The world of blockchain and cryptocurrency is rather confusing for those looking in from the outside. Granted, it’s a tight-knit circle – but it won’t be for long. While there are still plenty of unanswered questions, blockchain technology opens doors for our future that we never thought possible. äàëüøå »
2019-2-15 17:29
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