When we published our first Polestar 2 Life Cycle Assessment in 2020, including its full methodology, we encouraged other car makers to become more transparent about their products’ climate impact. Instead, several well-known brands released their own report that attempted to contradict ours. The Astongate scandal, as it became known, now has its own Wikipedia page, where you can read about how their greenwashing campaign quickly fell to pieces. We recently doubled down on our commitment to transparency by releasing our second LCA report....

“OK Boomer” began as a meme in TikTok videos, but our research shows the catchphrase has become much more. The simple two-word phrase is used to express personal politics and at the same time consolidate an awareness of intergenerational politics, in which Gen Z are coming to see themselves as a cohort with shared interests. What does ‘OK Boomer’ mean? The viral growth of the “OK Boomer” meme on social media can be traced to Gen Z musician @peterkuli’s remix OK Boomer, which he uploaded to TikTok in October 2019....

Four of the women suing Lyft said they were raped by their drivers in their own homes, and three others said they were sexually assaulted. In addition to these accusations, multiple women came forward with alleged experiences of harassment and stalking by their Lyft drivers. Back in 2017, Lyft’s president and co-founder, John Zimmer, described the ridesharing startup as “woke” compared to its competitor, Uber — which was then battling its own case of sexual harassment scandals....

I long ago stopped reading books on note-taking. They were always too vague and boring, full of platitudes that had little to do with the world outside academia. I especially avoided “how-to” style books on the subject. They would often list dozens of tips and tricks that had little to do with each other. There was never an overarching system for turning notes into concrete results. But recently I picked up How To Take Smart Notes by Sönke Ahrens....

Governors of 12 US states are campaigning for President Biden to take a leaf out of California and Washington’s play book, and ban combustion engined cars by 2035. The states campaigning for the move are: California, New York, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington State, and Rhode Island. As Reuters points out, even though Biden has committed $174 billion to incentivize the uptake of electric vehicles in the US, and build supporting infrastructure, his plans do all but ban fossil fuel-powered passenger cars....

The condition occurs when one of the major nerves to the hand — the median nerve — is either squeezed or compressed as it travels through the wrist. My research tells me there aren’t any proven links between typing or using a computer mouse, but doing so can apparently narrow the carpal tunnel and lead to the emergence of symptoms (and it sure does feel worse after a full day of typing)....

But I wanted to write about Mokumono for a different reason: they’re doing things differently, things that other ebike brands can learn from, or in fact, any startups involved with manufacturing – whether that’s hardware, wearables, electric devices, or more. I spoke to co-founder, Tom Schiller, to find out more. Commit to local manufacturing Okay, there’s a reasonable chunk of people who don’t care if their ebikes are manufactured in Taiwan or China....

That’s because silicon has a theoretical energy capacity 10 times higher than that of graphite, meaning it can significantly increase an EV’s range. It can also absorb lithium-ions much quicker during charging — speeding up the process. But adding silicon to the anode comes with certain challenges. The material’s tendency to expand approximately 400% of its original size during the charging cycle can cause the silicon particles to crack, and, in turn, the anode to disintegrate....

At TQ, TNW’s curated tech spaces in Amsterdam, we do our best to help tech companies grow. But we believe it’s impossible to sustain business growth without integrating diversity into your business practices. Whether that means implementing strategies to reach a more diverse talent pool or taking the time to build inclusive products, there are plenty of simple steps you can take that will have a lasting impact. But remember, your D&I strategies don’t have to be business-related....

In these countries, water is a critical challenge to sustainable development and a potential cause of social unrest and conflict. Water scarcity also impacts traditional seasonal human migration routes and, together with other water insecurity factors, could reshape migration patterns. Water-scarce countries need a fundamental change in planning and management. We are looking at how to do this, through the creative exploitation of unconventional water resources. From Earth’s seabed to its upper atmosphere, we have a variety of water resources that can be tapped....

However, more than a quarter of a century since its first commercial use, the growth of the online world is now slowing down in some key categories. We conducted a multi-year research project analyzing global trends in online diversity and dominance. Our research, published today in Public Library of Science, is the first to reveal some long-term trends in how businesses compete in the age of the web. We saw a dramatic consolidation of attention towards a shrinking (but increasingly dominant) group of online organisations....

Since the console’s launch, Nintendo has released a range of extra hardware, including cardboard Labo kits and a VR headset. But now? It’s getting into the fitness game with a circular bit of plastic and a leg strap. Yes, welcome to the world, Ring Fit Adventure. We had a chance to play with the hardware in Amsterdam and walked away impressed. Here are seven things we discovered in that process....

The city’s legacy of innovation, collaboration, and creativity is backed by its access to two excellent universities. Did we mention it’s also cheaper and has a culture that supports smooth business transactions and an excellent work-life balance? Intrigued but not convinced? We get it, moving your startup is a big commitment, so here are the top reasons why Cork will be your startup’s lucky charm. 1. Because why wouldn’t you want to live in a friendly, liveable city?...

Accurate information is critical for society. And, for this, we need tools to circumvent censorship. In this story, we’ll look at a set of basic tools that can help you stay free. Let’s dive in. Browsers Tor browser is one of the best ways to safeguard your privacy, and access the open web. When you visit an address, it uses multiple relays to hide your identity from the site and your Internet Access Provider....

The people who crossed a wristwatch with a cellphone worked hard for several years to make it happen, but technology development really occurs on a timescale of decades. While the last steps of technological development capture headlines, it takes thousands of scientists and engineers working for decades on myriad technologies to get to the point where blockbuster products begin to capture the public’s imagination. The first mobile phone service, for 80-pound telephones installed in cars, was demonstrated on June 17, 1946, 75 years ago....

Passwords in an IT context emerged in the 1960s with mainframe computers – large centrally operated computers with remote “terminals” for user access. They’re now used for everything from the PIN we enter at an ATM, to logging in to our computers and various websites. But why do we need to “prove” our identity to the systems we access? And why are passwords so hard to get right? What makes a good password?...

Mercedes-Benz has introduced a new electric vehicle that should be affordable for almost everyone. The eScooter rides on two wheels, carries one person and, with a 500-watt (half a kW) motor and a 280-watt-hour battery, should be good for around 15 miles of range. It charges up in a few hours, so topping off the battery overnight at home or during the day at the office should be a snap....

This code, officially known as the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021, will affect how large tech companies operate in India and their content moderation policies. Here are the most important points from the code: Social media platforms All social media companies will need to appoint a grievance officer. The officer should acknowledge user complaints in three days and resolve them within a month. Intermediaries must remove non-consensual nude or semi-nude photos within 24 hours after receiving a complaint....

Screen readers work on desktop computers as well as mobile devices. You can usually find the screen reader in settings under accessibility. On iPhones, the screen reader is VoiceOver. It provides a verbal description of what’s on the screen, including buttons to click and other actions available to the user. A well-designed website or app user interface makes the information on the website or app accessible to the screen reader, which makes it accessible to blind users....

Of course, there is no shortage of filter apps, so Adobe is trying to differentiate itself with the quality and range of styles in these filters. Rather than simply providing a retro film look or a few popular art styles, Photoshop Camera is able to use Adobe’s Sensei AI to recognize an image’s subject and provide style recommendations. This isn’t just for photos of people either: Photoshop can suggest specific filters for landscapes and food too....