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Automation Leverage in Turnaround Strategy

Automation Leverage in Turnaround Strategy Turnaround work is often described as a crisis discipline: reduce costs, preserve cash, stabilize operations and buy time. Those moves matter, but they are not enough. A durable turnaround also needs leverage: better systems, clearer information flows and repeatable execution. For Livio Andrea Acerbo , AI automation is useful in turnaround strategy when it improves the operating rhythm of a company. The point is not to add tools. The point is to remove friction from decisions that must happen every week. From cost control to operating clarity Cost control can stop the bleeding, but operating clarity creates the next phase. Teams need to know which products are profitable, which customers deserve attention, where working capital is trapped and which workflows create avoidable delay. Automation helps when it turns scattered data into a management cadence. Dashboards, exception reports, document summaries, pipeline reviews and cash visibi...

Google may merge with Nest (again) to better take on Amazon

The race to create the best “connected home” system is in full swing now, especially with new, serious competition from the likes of Amazon.  As such, it’s hard to be surprised by a new report from the Wall Street Journal that Google’s parent company Alphabet is considering merging Google and Nest again. Unfortunately, the sources … Continue reading "Google may merge with Nest (again) to better take on Amazon"

Homeland Security claims DJI drones are spying for China

Part of the memo focuses on targets that the LA ICE office believes to be of interest to DJI. “DJI’s criteria for selecting accounts to target appears to focus on the account holder’s ability to disrupt critical infrastructure,” it said. The memo goes on to say that DJI is particularly interested in infrastructure like railroads … Continue reading "Homeland Security claims DJI drones are spying for China"

Here’s what rumored Trump CIA pick Tom Cotton thinks about surveillance, Russia and other issues

As rumors build that the Trump administration plans to boot Rex Tillerson from his post atop the State Department in order to replace him with Mike Pompeo, it’s worth examining who would lead the CIA in Pompeo’s absence. Trump is reportedly considering Arkansas Republican Tom Cotton to replace Pompeo as the head of the CIA … Continue reading "Here’s what rumored Trump CIA pick Tom Cotton thinks about surveillance, Russia and other issues"

Qualcomm seeks to ban iPhone X sales in the US with new lawsuit

Hot on the heels of Apple announcing its lawsuit against Qualcomm in an ever-growing legal battle, the Snapdragon chip maker has filed its own legal complaint that could see iPhone X sales banned in the United States. Qualcomm levied a complaint to the US International Trade Commission (ITC) noting that several of Apple’s smartphones – … Continue reading "Qualcomm seeks to ban iPhone X sales in the US with new lawsuit"

Google caters to the DIY crowd with an AI camera kit for Raspberry Pi

The camera kit comes with a cardboard shell, an AI-capable circuit board, a light-up arcade button, a tiny speaker, a lens kit with both macro and wide settings and various connection components, including a tripod mounting nut. You’ll need to supply your own Raspberry Pi Zero W, Raspberry Pi Camera, an SD card and a … Continue reading "Google caters to the DIY crowd with an AI camera kit for Raspberry Pi"

Wearable numbers get a bump, as consumers shift focus to smarter devices

The wearable space seems to still be figuring itself out — though in spite of some reports about the death of the category, overall growth remains one of the few constants. According to the latest numbers from IDC, the global bump was pretty modest for Q3 of this year, at about 7.3-percent, year over year. … Continue reading "Wearable numbers get a bump, as consumers shift focus to smarter devices"

Catania, operazione antidroga: trentasei arresti nel suk dello spaccio

Blitz nel suk della droga, nel quartiere periferico di Librino a Catania. E' scattata all'alba l'operazione del Comando provinciale che vede impegnati oltre 200 carabinieri. I militari stanno passando al setaccio un intero agglomerato poco distante dal … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews #orecchioacerbo

Pensioni 2018, Ape social donne con 2 anni di anticipo

Pensione a 63 anni e con 28 anni di contributi: sarà presto operativa, grazie alla legge di Bilancio 2018, la nuova misura dell'Ape sociale agevolata per le donne con figli, ribattezzata Ape rosa. Nel dettaglio, la misura consente alle lavoratrici di ottenere l'Ape sociale con uno sconto dei contributi richiesti … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit from

You Can Snag Really Cheap Flights if You're Willing to Fly on This New Airline for 'Hipster …

Millennials have a new way to travel in style when Air France's new airline Joon starts operating flights this Friday, December 1. Made for fliers between the ages of 18 and 35, Joon will start by offering medium-haul flights out of Paris' Charles de Gaulle International Airport to European hotspots like … social experiment by Livio … Continue reading "You Can Snag Really Cheap Flights if You're Willing to Fly on This New Airline for 'Hipster …"

David Fincher’s ‘Mindhunter’ will return for season 2 on Netflix

David Fincher’s first show for Netflix may have run into serious trouble, but his second is faring better. The streaming service has renewed the serial killer drama Mindhunter (which is also produced by Charlize Theron) for a second season less than two months after its mid-October debut. This wasn’t a complete surprise when the show … Continue reading "David Fincher’s ‘Mindhunter’ will return for season 2 on Netflix"

Jeep’s New Wrangler Is More Capable Than Ever—Wherever You’re Headed

A Jeep is for the off-roader warrior. It’s the chariot inspired by military muscle, exactly the vehicle you need when you’re in a mood to conquer the land beyond the asphalt. That may be the line from the marketing department, but the engineering and design folks clearly take it seriously. The new Jeep Wrangler, which … Continue reading "Jeep’s New Wrangler Is More Capable Than Ever—Wherever You’re Headed"

Fire TV owners can now control Hulu, NBC, CBS and other video apps via their voice

Amazon Fire TV owners will now be able to control more video apps using Alexa and their voice, the company announced today. This feature lets you ask Alexa to “watch,” “play,” “pause,” “rewind,” “fast forward,” and more. It can also take you to an individual show, network, or specific genre of programming. Before, Alexa could … Continue reading "Fire TV owners can now control Hulu, NBC, CBS and other video apps via their voice"

Apple could soon be the number one wearable brand

While it might sometimes seem like smartwatches aren’t that popular, the reality is that they’re getting moreso all the time, as the wearable market has grown 7.3% year-over-year and that’s down to smart devices. That’s according to IDC, which in its latest wearables report claims that there have been 26.3 million units shipped this quarter … Continue reading "Apple could soon be the number one wearable brand"

GoFundMe drops 5% Platform Fee for U.S. personal campaigns, adds tips

GoFundMe, the popular fundraising juggernaut that now has 50 million users and has raised over $5 billion in funding for causes to date, is making an interesting change today that could see those numbers getting a boost — or at least help it fend off competition from other fundraising platforms like Facebook’s. GoFundMe is dropping … Continue reading "GoFundMe drops 5% Platform Fee for U.S. personal campaigns, adds tips"

Control Hulu with your voice on Amazon’s Fire TV devices

Starting today, users who have a Fire TV device can call up their favorite shows with a simple voice command — “Alexa, watch The Handmaid’s Tale.” If you have a Live TV subscription, you can also ask Alexa to switch to a certain TV channel (“Alexa, watch ESPN.”) It’s nice to see Amazon give competing … Continue reading "Control Hulu with your voice on Amazon’s Fire TV devices"

Here’s why you need to have a VPN on your router

A VPN remains the primary point of defense for your privacy when you’re online. Without a VPN, all your data is literally an open book that anyone who intercepts your internet traffic can read. This potentially includes the criminal at your local Wi-Fi-toting coffee shop, your ISP, and government agencies conducting mass surveillance campaigns online. … Continue reading "Here’s why you need to have a VPN on your router"

The Genesis of Kuri the Companion Robot

Over the course of thousands of years, dogs have evolved alongside humans to be awesome. Unlike their wild ancestors, they don’t gnaw on us (usually). They stick up for us. They go to the bathroom in designated areas. They’re unrivaled companions. Looking at you disappointingly, cats. Now, though, they have competition. The companion robots that … Continue reading "The Genesis of Kuri the Companion Robot"

Pensioni. #passodopopasso. Dai delegati via libera ai contenuti dell'intesa Furlan

Pensioni. #passodopopasso. Dai delegati via libera ai contenuti dell'intesa Furlan: "Siamo sindacato al 100%, il nostro compito è portare a casa risultati per tutti i lavoratori". 30 novembre 2017 – "In questi giorni stiamo incontrando migliaia di delegati della nostra organizzazione, abbiano fatto gia' degli … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit from

Previsioni del tempo del 30 novembre 2017 in collaborazione con Arpal Liguria

SITUAZIONE: bel tempo quest'oggi mentre, tra domani e sabato un nuovo approfondimento del sistema depressionario sull'Europa Centrale potrebbe portare la neve sulla nostra regione anche a quote basse. Tempistica e quantitativi di precipitazione sono … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews #orecchioacerbo

Facebook will temporarily disable a tool that lets advertisers exclude people of color

Facebook has been under fire for its practices and policies that enable advertisers to exclude “multicultural affinity” groups from the audiences they reach via the social network. Now, in light of a ProPublica investigation and pressure from the Congressional Black Caucus, Facebook says it’s committed to taking a closer look at its advertising policies, its … Continue reading "Facebook will temporarily disable a tool that lets advertisers exclude people of color"

Toyota’s FT-AC concept is an Instagram-ready offroader

While the current Toyota C-HR crossover is clearly more of an urban vehicle, the concept FT-AC is directed towards folks that spend their weekends in the great outdoors. For those adventures, the footage shot via those detachable cameras is uploaded to Toyota’s cloud via the car’s Wi-Fi hotspot. There it can be edited and shared … Continue reading "Toyota’s FT-AC concept is an Instagram-ready offroader"

Google expands its 3D objects pipeline for AR/VR with the Poly API

Though Google’s early efforts in VR and AR may not have reached the average Android user, as the company scales its vision for what augmented and virtual reality mean to its overall business, it’s been devoting major attention as of late to the developers that have taken to building early experiences. Today, the company announced … Continue reading "Google expands its 3D objects pipeline for AR/VR with the Poly API"

Can the Apple Watch work without an iPhone?

Update: With the cellular Apple Watch 3 available you can now do more than ever without tethering your Watch to your iPhone, but even without Apple’s latest wearable there are plenty of phone-free Apple Watch features. With the arguable exception of the cellular version of the Apple Watch 3, the Apple Watch isn’t designed to … Continue reading "Can the Apple Watch work without an iPhone?"

The Colorful Soviet Mosaics Decorating Ukraine’s Streets

Ukraine gained independence from the Soviet Union more than 25 years ago, but vestiges of communism remain. On streets across the country, the faces of industrious peasants, inventive engineers, and pioneering astronauts still beam from propaganda mosaics adorning everything from apartment blocks to movie theaters. Yevgen Nikiforov documents more than 1,000 mosaics and other monumental … Continue reading "The Colorful Soviet Mosaics Decorating Ukraine’s Streets"

ZTE’s dual-screen Axon M is fascinating and flawed

Honestly, one of the few nice things I can say about the Axon’s design is that the phone feels sturdier when it’s fully open than I had expected; the two screens sit flush with each other, and the hinge feels strong. To actually make use of both screens, you’ll have to tap the “M” (you … Continue reading "ZTE’s dual-screen Axon M is fascinating and flawed"

Clan Santapaola, 36 arresti Un bimbo coinvolto nello spaccio

CATANIA – Non ci sono dubbi. Sono i Santapaola i monopolisti dello spaccio di droga a Librino. Questa mattina, però, i Carabinieri hanno sferrato un duro colpo a Cosa nostra. Sono 36 gli arresti eseguiti questa mattina nell'ambito dell'operazione Km … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews #orecchioacerbo

La Camusso lancia la mobilitazione contro il sistema pensioni

«Abbiamo annunciato che sabato inizierà una mobilitazione perché il governo non ha rispettato gli accordi che aveva raggiunto con noi. Dobbiamo … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit from

LG shakes up its struggling mobile division with new top executives

If you’ve stopped paying attention to LG in the last couple of years, you’ll learn everything you need to know from the first paragraph of its latest press release that highlights a “sweeping realignment to better address the challenges ahead.” The company’s in a tough spot. It makes good and innovative phones, but just seem … Continue reading "LG shakes up its struggling mobile division with new top executives"

Attention Travel Agents: Why Spring Break Is the Perfect Time for Your Clients to Travel to Italy

Yet, Italy being a year-round destination, travel agents and their clients should get to know the advantages of visiting the Italian peninsula during the so called "off-season." Olive Tree Escapes (https://otescapes.com/), a bespoke tour operator specialized in Italy and Croatia travel, shares key selling … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours from

This smart ring lets you write words and numbers with your thumb

Those of you who own a smartwatch will be familiar with a major drawback of any wearable device that has a smaller screen than a smartphone – text input is a real pain. But a team of wearable computing engineers at Georgia Tech has developed what looks like a potential solution. It’s a smart ring … Continue reading "This smart ring lets you write words and numbers with your thumb"

All the Gear We Loved in November, from the iPhone X to the New Firefox

The closest thing to robotic friends we have right now are the growing number of smart speakers, like the Amazon Echo, each with an voice assistant inside them. Instead of a faceless, static speaker, social robot Jibo looks like a cartoon. The robot has no legs, but its shiny white plastic body is a curvy … Continue reading "All the Gear We Loved in November, from the iPhone X to the New Firefox"

Elon Musk’s Boring Co. to bid on Chicago airport transit link

“The Boring Company will compete to fund, build & operate a high-speed Loop connecting Chicago O’Hare Airport to downtown,” said Musk in a tweet. Given Boring Company’s tunneling expertise, that obviously means it’s likely to propose an under-, rather than above-ground link. Chicago city officials recently took a trip to LA to discuss meet with … Continue reading "Elon Musk’s Boring Co. to bid on Chicago airport transit link"

There are now 25M active business profiles on Instagram

Instagram announced this morning that it now has 25 million active business profiles, up from 15 million in July. The company throws out a lot of different statistics (back in September it said it had 800 million monthly active users, 500 million daily active users and 2 million advertisers), but this one’s significant as a … Continue reading "There are now 25M active business profiles on Instagram"

Meet Cozmo, the little robot with a big personality

They say nice things come in small packages, and that couldn’t be more true of Anki’s must-have robot, Cozmo. The little robot looks as if it’s come straight out of a Hollywood movie, and it has the brains and the personality to reinforce that impression. Before its UK launch in September this year, How It … Continue reading "Meet Cozmo, the little robot with a big personality"

Ridurre le tasse per rilanciare la crescita

RIDURRE LE TASSE PER RILANCIARE LA CRESCITA. lunedi 4 dicembre 2017 dalle ore 17 alle ore 19.30. sala Italia dell'UnAR – via Ulisse Aldrovandi 16/b – Roma. Per trasformare i segnali di ripresa in una crescita stabile l'Italia deve adottare le riforme liberali troppe volte rinviate. Prima fra tutte una … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit from

One of the Biggest Bitcoin Exchanges Just Added 100,000 Users in a Single Day

The eye-popping surge in bitcoin this week is paying dividends for one of the biggest U.S. online cryptocurrency exchanges. Coinbase Inc. added more than 100,000 users in the last 24 hours in the wake of the CME Group Inc.’s announcement Tuesday that it plans to introduce bitcoin futures by the end of the year. That’s … Continue reading "One of the Biggest Bitcoin Exchanges Just Added 100,000 Users in a Single Day"

A Taranto è in gioco la credibilità del Paese

Nel 2013, quando l'Amministrazione straordinaria dell'Ilva commissariata decise la copertura dei parchi minerali, la principale fonte di inquinamento da polveri sottili di Taranto, l'ordine degli architetti della città jonica denunciò che l'altezza … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews #orecchioacerbo

The Colorado School of Mines Wants to Launch the First-Ever Space Mining Program

Hunter Williams used to be an English teacher. Then, three years into that job, he started reading the book The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. The 1966 novel by Robert Heinlein takes place in the 2070s, on the moon, which, in this future, hosts a subterranean penal colony. Like all good sci-fi, the plot hinges … Continue reading "The Colorado School of Mines Wants to Launch the First-Ever Space Mining Program"

Apple’s High Sierra security patch affected Mac file sharing

Open the Terminal app, in the Utilities folder of the Applications folder.2. Type sudo /usr/libexec/configureLocalKDC and hit Return.3. Enter your administrator password and press Return.4. Quit the Terminal app. Done. The number of people affected by the new security update’s flaw is unknown. Apple jumped on the case relatively quickly when the initial problems became … Continue reading "Apple’s High Sierra security patch affected Mac file sharing"

The BBC hopes to bring VR to the mainstream with VR Hub

The BBC has announced a department for virtual reality experiences called VR Hub, that is going to invest in commissioning high-quality VR experiences.  In a blog post on the BBC website, team lead Zillah Watson outlined the hope of getting more people into the emerging technology using the BBC’s reach and ability to make world-leading … Continue reading "The BBC hopes to bring VR to the mainstream with VR Hub"

Uptake nabs $117M at $2.3B valuation for industrial predictive analytics

A company that is seizing the opportunity to provide predictive analytics to the industrial world — regardless of whether a business has made the (often costly) transition to internet-of-things “smart” systems — is today announcing that it has raised a significant round of growth funding to double down on the opportunity. Uptake, a SaaS startup … Continue reading "Uptake nabs $117M at $2.3B valuation for industrial predictive analytics"

The Uber-Waymo Self-Driving Car Lawsuit Gets a New Star, and Takes a Wild Turn

When Waymo, the autonomous car company once known as Google’s self-driving car outfit, announced it was suing Uber for trade secret theft in February, the action seemed to center on a single person: Anthony Levandowski. According to Waymo, the former Google engineer downloaded 14,000 secret documents from its system and used the contents to launch … Continue reading "The Uber-Waymo Self-Driving Car Lawsuit Gets a New Star, and Takes a Wild Turn"

Google’s Datally can help limit your data usage

[embedded content] Some of those features are already available for Android phones, but Google, which trademarked the name last year, has decided to compile them into one easy-to-access location. According to Reuters, Datally was created by Google’s Next Billion Users, a division that focuses on making the internet more accessible in developing nations. Indeed, something … Continue reading "Google’s Datally can help limit your data usage"

Blitz nel fortino della droga Librino: 36 arresti dei carabinieri

CATANIA – Blitz a Librino, duecento carabinieri stanno passando al setaccio quello che è considerato il più redditizio supermarket della droga della Sicilia orientale. Si tratta di una imponente operazione dei carabinieri del Comando provinciale … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews #orecchioacerbo

Heritage Hotel 19

Books with beautiful decorative covers by famous Croatian authors in every room add an interesting artistic touch. Heritage Hotel 19 appeals to … Staff are happy to help with sightseeing and restaurant suggestions and can book reservations, excursions, travel tickets and airport transfers. Bicycles are at … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours from

La spesa per le pensioni

A proposito di fake news, parliamo di pensioni. In un'analisi sul Corriere della sera di lunedì Federico Fubini ha scritto che per le pensioni lo Stato italiano spende ogni anno 88 miliardi di euro in più di quanto incassa dai contributi, cioè il 5,2% del Pil. I dati provengono da uno studio della Commissione … by … Continue reading "La spesa per le pensioni "

The Morning After: Thursday, November 30th 2017

Update immediately. Apple fixed that nasty macOS security flaw Within 24 hours of the world learning that getting root-level access on any Mac running High Sierra, Apple delivered a patch that closes the security hole. That doesn’t change the fact that the gap happened (or that some random poster on their support forums knew about … Continue reading "The Morning After: Thursday, November 30th 2017"

Facebook is using AI to spot users with suicidal thoughts and send them help

Facebook is using artificial intelligence to scan users’ posts for signs they’re having suicidal thoughts. When it finds someone that could be in danger, the company flags the post to human moderators who respond by sending the user resources on mental health, or, in more urgent cases, contacting first-responders who can try to find the … Continue reading "Facebook is using AI to spot users with suicidal thoughts and send them help"

Inside Speedfactory: Adidas’ Robot-Powered, Shoe Production Facility

Last winter, the sportswear giant Adidas opened a pop-up store inside a Berlin shopping mall. The boutique was part of a corporate experiment called Storefactory—a name as flatly self-­explanatory as it is consistent with the convention of German compound nouns. It offered a single product: machine-­knit merino wool sweaters, made to order on the spot. … Continue reading "Inside Speedfactory: Adidas’ Robot-Powered, Shoe Production Facility"

Here’s what you missed at TechCrunch Shanghai 2017

Editor’s note: This post originally appeared on TechNode, an editorial partner of TechCrunch based in China. This week saw TechCrunch land in Shanghai for yet another great event. While Shenzhen — the site of our previous China show — might be the hardware capital, Shanghai has a potent mix of hungry entrepreneurs from all over … Continue reading "Here’s what you missed at TechCrunch Shanghai 2017"

Looks like Huawei is nearing the release of its own Daydream VR headset

Back at the launch of Google Daydream in late 2016 we heard that a variety of partners, including LG and Huawei, will be making headsets for the platform, and it now seems the latter’s headset is finally nearing a release. Part of the new Daydream VR headset from Huawei has just passed through the FCC … Continue reading "Looks like Huawei is nearing the release of its own Daydream VR headset"

Musumeci vince il primo round con Miccichè

Varata la Giunta regionale, sulle scelte e sui posti chiave prevale la logica del nuovo governatore. La Lega di Salvini a mani vuote minaccia rappresaglie: accordi traditi, spazio a Lombardo e Cuffaro. di Antonio Siracusano. Musumeci vince il primo … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews #orecchioacerbo

Volvo wants to sell cars like Verizon sells phones

This follows last week’s news that the Swedish car company plans to sell “tens of thousands” of autonomous-ready XC90s to Uber between 2019 and 2021 for the ride sharer’s self-driving livery vehicle service. The two companies have been working in close coordination to develop the vehicles, which are based on Volvo’s Scalable Product Architecture (SPA). … Continue reading "Volvo wants to sell cars like Verizon sells phones"

Pensioni, bonus, imprese Così cambia la manovra

Il Sole 24 Ore. Pensioni, bonus, imprese Così cambia la manovra. Marco Mobili, Marco Rogari. Facebook Twitter Google + Linkedin. I contenuti di VeneziePost sono a pagamento. Per visualizzare questo articolo e tutti i nostri contenuti scegli tra queste opzioni. Sei già iscritto a VeneziePost? Clicca qui … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit from

Final round of Disrupt Berlin hackathon & spectator tickets now available plus sponsor prizes

The countdown for the Berlin TechCrunch Disrupt Hack is getting lower, with only 2 days to go! We’ve released the last batch of hacker tickets to get yours now so you can join the fun! If you’re not a hacker but want to see the fun 60 second pitches on Sunday, you can also get … Continue reading "Final round of Disrupt Berlin hackathon & spectator tickets now available plus sponsor prizes"

World War I Warships Were Protected By This Cubist Camouflage

If you’re stuck in traffic along the I-5 near San Diego International Airport, and your attention wanders from the brake lights in front of you, your eyes might land on a low-slung leviathan of a building, a third of a mile long, resembling the upper deck of a buried cruise ship peeking above ground. Keep … Continue reading "World War I Warships Were Protected By This Cubist Camouflage"

Amazon will soon let third-party developers create multi-user Alexa skills

Amazon rolled out software that makes it easy for its Alexa voice assistant to recognize individual voices last month, and today it announced that it’s going to let third-party developers get in on the fun sometime early next year. The actual feature is known as “Your Voice by Amazon,” reports TechCrunch, and it recognizes up … Continue reading "Amazon will soon let third-party developers create multi-user Alexa skills"

This DIY Furby Echo speaker will probably give you nightmares

This is possible in part because Furby is so easy to hack. Its simplicity makes it trivial to replace the original processing power with the Raspberry Pi, and you can upgrade other components with relatively limited effort. It’s theoretically possible to use the toy’s infrared emitter to control your TV, although that sadly isn’t working … Continue reading "This DIY Furby Echo speaker will probably give you nightmares"

Atomico just released its third ‘state of European tech’ report and it holds some surprises

Atomico, the 11-year-old European venture firm, has released the third edition of its State of European Tech report in an effort to shine a light on what’s happening in Europe, and it’s full of interesting data, beginning with the fact that 2017 has been a record year for Europe, with more than $19 billion invested … Continue reading "Atomico just released its third ‘state of European tech’ report and it holds some surprises"

Vi spiego perché sono ingiustificati gli allarmismi sulle pensioni

Vi spiego perché in Italia c'è troppo allarmismo sulle pensioni. L'intervento di Giorgio Ambrogioni, presidente della Cida. by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit from

Travel from Vietnam to France

I'm raising money for my trip from Vietnam to France. social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours from

Spari tra ladri e carabinieri, caccia a due uomini a Genova. Torna l'allarme sicurezza

Genova – I carabinieri li stanno cercando da settimane. Sanno che quei ladri , sospettati di aver messo a segno decine di furti, si muovono su una particolare macchina. Sanno anche che agiscono di pomeriggio. Per questo gli investigatori hanno … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews #orecchioacerbo

Supreme Court Must Understand That Cell Phones Aren’t Voluntary

You may not realize it, but the cell phone in your pocket creates a time-stamped map of everywhere you go: where you shop, where you receive medical care, and how often you frequent a church, school, or gun range. That’s because cell phones automatically connect to the nearest cell phone tower, and by doing so, … Continue reading "Supreme Court Must Understand That Cell Phones Aren’t Voluntary"

Amazon is putting Alexa in the office

The interface is evolving. What has long been dominated by screens of all shapes and sizes is now being encroached upon by the voice. And while many companies are building voice interfaces — Apple with Siri, Google with Assistant, and Microsoft with Cortana — none are quite as dominant as Amazon has been with Alexa. … Continue reading "Amazon is putting Alexa in the office"

Meet the man who deactivated Trump’s Twitter account

A s Twitter tries to figure out how to lock down the parts of its platform that enable harassment, as well as the spread of misleading information and illicit content, there have been a number of moments that highlight how the service, and its levers of control, are far from perfect. One such moment took … Continue reading "Meet the man who deactivated Trump’s Twitter account"

Federal employees stole data from Homeland Security

However, the personal information doesn’t appear to be the three employees’ main target. Instead, investigators say that the employees were working on a knockoff version of the agency’s proprietary case management software, which they intended to market and sell to other federal offices. The stolen data was likely going to be used to help them … Continue reading "Federal employees stole data from Homeland Security"

Veer Cruiser Review: It Carries Your Kids in Comfort, Off-Road and On

Academics and researchers in relationships often face what is known as “the two-body problem,” in which they struggle to find positions for both people at either the same institution, or institutions that are close to each other. I also have a two-body problem, except neither of the bodies is mine. The bodies belong to my … Continue reading "Veer Cruiser Review: It Carries Your Kids in Comfort, Off-Road and On"

Box is cash flow positive again, with 26% revenue growth

Box posted its third-quarter earnings after the bell on Wednesday. The cloud management business reported $129.3 million in revenue, up 26% from last year. This beat analyst estimates of $128.64 million. The company also reported an adjusted negative 13 cents per share, in line with Wall Street estimates. This compares to negative 14 cents from … Continue reading "Box is cash flow positive again, with 26% revenue growth"

Qualcomm ups the ante on royalty payments

Mobile phone vendors looking to use Qualcomm components in their equipment, look like they’re going to be forking out heavily for the privilege. The chip maker has released a statement with its terms for royalty payments for handsets, looking for sums in excess of other chip vendors’ demands. The company is looking at a royalty … Continue reading "Qualcomm ups the ante on royalty payments"

EPA confirms Tesla’s Model 3 has a range of 310 miles

Which will make the longer-ranged Model 3 one of the most efficient consumer vehicles in the world, getting an estimated equivalent of 126 miles per gallon average across cities and highways. Whether you’ll be able to snag one of the vehicles is another story: Tesla’s third quarter earnings report revealed the company only shipped 222 … Continue reading "EPA confirms Tesla’s Model 3 has a range of 310 miles"

"Ora ti ammazzo come il tuo collega": il racconto choc del tassista aggredito / VIDEO

La vittima: mi ha morso l'orecchio e mi ha investito. Nessuno mi ha aiutato. di NICOLA PALMA. Pubblicato il 29 novembre 2017. Ultimo aggiornamento: 29 novembre 2017 ore 07:11. Tassista aggredito: staccato l'orecchio a morsi. Tassista aggredito … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews #orecchioacerbo

What an Internet Analyst Got Wrong About Net Neutrality

The Federal Communications Commission’s plan to jettison its net-neutrality rules found a surprise supporter this week in respected technology industry analyst and blogger Ben Thompson. In a blog post Tuesday, Thompson argued that he supports net neutrality, but thinks the FCC is right to repeal rules that ban broadband providers like Comcast and Verizon from … Continue reading "What an Internet Analyst Got Wrong About Net Neutrality"

This is why the iPhone X is Apple’s first handset with an OLED display

Apple’s headline claim for the iPhone X is that “it’s all screen”. Just as exciting as the bezel-busting dimensions of this 5.8-inch Super Retina display, however, is the fact that it utilizes OLED technology. Every single iPhone up to and including the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus has been fronted by an LCD (liquid-crystal … Continue reading "This is why the iPhone X is Apple’s first handset with an OLED display"

Nasdaq plans to offer bitcoin futures in early 2018

Bitcoin continues to grow, hitting a $11,000 price per coin valuation less than a day after it topped $10,000. The cryptocurrency has been normalizing with investors, getting its own federally-regulated exchange this past July. Now, Nasdaq is planning to launch contracts for bitcoin futures in the first half of 2018, according to The Wall Street … Continue reading "Nasdaq plans to offer bitcoin futures in early 2018"

AWS in Vegas

AWS in Vegas 10 minutes ago by Contributor Don’t expect AWS to launch a blockchain service anytime soon 16 minutes ago by Frederic Lardinois New York’s Attorney General sets up a page to report fraudulent FCC comments 37 minutes ago by Devin Coldewey Andy Rubin takes leave from Essential, as reports of an improper relationship at Google surface … Continue reading "AWS in Vegas"

New story in Technology from Time: What Reviewers Say About the Razer Phone, a Smartphone for Gamers

Razer, best known for its top-of-the-line gaming PCs and accessories,, just came out with a smartphone built with gamers in mind. The Razer Phone, not to be confused with the once-popular Motorola Razr flip phone, is an Android smartphone built for mobile gamers. It includes an enhanced display, audio quality and processing power all meant … Continue reading "New story in Technology from Time: What Reviewers Say About the Razer Phone, a Smartphone for Gamers"

New story in Business from Time: Inside the Strange and Fascinating World of Celebrity Money Handlers

Ellen DeGeneres doesn’t know her ATM pin. Oprah hadn’t seen the inside of a bank in 29 years. Serena Williams tried to deposit million dollar checks in a bank’s drive-thru. Stories like this go viral but also serve as tiny windows into the weird, unconventional ways celebrities interact with money — or in some cases, … Continue reading "New story in Business from Time: Inside the Strange and Fascinating World of Celebrity Money Handlers"

New story in Business from Time: Inside the Strange and Fascinating World of Celebrity Money Handlers

Ellen DeGeneres doesn’t know her ATM pin. Oprah hadn’t seen the inside of a bank in 29 years. Serena Williams tried to deposit million dollar checks in a bank’s drive-thru. Stories like this go viral but also serve as tiny windows into the weird, unconventional ways celebrities interact with money — or in some cases, … Continue reading "New story in Business from Time: Inside the Strange and Fascinating World of Celebrity Money Handlers"

Sea Level Rise Threatens Thousands of Archaeological Treasure Troves

The modern human obsession with beachfront property is nothing new. For tens of thousands of years, our kind has been bonded to the coast and its bounty of food. Inland is alright, too, but nothing matches the productivity of the sea. The problem with coastal living is that while the food supply is relatively stable, … Continue reading "Sea Level Rise Threatens Thousands of Archaeological Treasure Troves"

Andy Rubin takes leave from Essential, as reports of an improper relationship at Google surface

Andy Rubin has taken a leave of absence from Essential. The phone maker’s founder and CEO will be taking time off from the company to “deal with personal matters,” a spokesman for the company confirmed with TechCrunch this morning. According to a statement, Rubin announced his intention at a board meeting earlier this month. “The … Continue reading "Andy Rubin takes leave from Essential, as reports of an improper relationship at Google surface"

Inpgi, confermata la 'una tantum' alle pensioni più basse. Il contributo sarà erogato con le tredicesime

Le risorse arrivano dal Fondo di perequazione istituito dal contratto sottoscritto nel 2009 da Fnsi e Fieg. Interessati 55 pensionati in più rispetto al … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit from

Corea del Nord lancia un nuovo missile. Kim: «Siamo una potenza nucleare»

Pechino – La Corea del Nord ha dichiarato ufficialmente di essere «uno Stato nucleare». L'annuncio, attraverso i media statali, dopo l'ultimo test di missile balistico intercontinentale effettuato nella notte e rivendicato come un «successo storico … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews #orecchioacerbo

Rocket Lab schedules second Electron test launch for December 8th

Despite the fact that this is a test launch, the Electron rocket will carry a client payload to space: an Earth-imaging Dove satellite for the company Planet and two weather and boat-tracking Lemur-2 satellites for Spire. “This is the first test carrying customer payloads and we’ll be monitoring everything closely as we attempt to reach … Continue reading "Rocket Lab schedules second Electron test launch for December 8th"

Big is best for smartphones

Everything is going to be just phab in the future.  We all love our smartphones but we love our phablets even more. According to new figures from IDC, the market for smartphones with screen sizes of 5.5 inches to 7+ inches, the so-called phablet, is set to boom – with a compound annual growth rate … Continue reading "Big is best for smartphones"

New story in Technology from Time: You Should Download Apple’s New Mac Security Update Immediately

Apple is offering a fix for a recently discovered security flaw in its new Mac operating system that made it possible for an intruder to bypass administrator authentication without typing in a password. By exploiting this bug, one would be able to change a Mac’s settings without knowing the owner’s password. Apple’s latest update for … Continue reading "New story in Technology from Time: You Should Download Apple’s New Mac Security Update Immediately"

New story in Technology from Time: You Should Download Apple’s New Mac Security Update Immediately

Apple is offering a fix for a recently discovered security flaw in its new Mac operating system that made it possible for an intruder to bypass administrator authentication without typing in a password. By exploiting this bug, one would be able to change a Mac’s settings without knowing the owner’s password. Apple’s latest update for … Continue reading "New story in Technology from Time: You Should Download Apple’s New Mac Security Update Immediately"

New story in Technology from Time: You Should Download Apple’s New Mac Security Update Immediately

Apple is offering a fix for a recently discovered security flaw in its new Mac operating system that made it possible for an intruder to bypass administrator authentication without typing in a password. By exploiting this bug, one would be able to change a Mac’s settings without knowing the owner’s password. Apple’s latest update for … Continue reading "New story in Technology from Time: You Should Download Apple’s New Mac Security Update Immediately"

New story in Technology from Time: You Should Download Apple’s New Mac Security Update Immediately

Apple is offering a fix for a recently discovered security flaw in its new Mac operating system that made it possible for an intruder to bypass administrator authentication without typing in a password. By exploiting this bug, one would be able to change a Mac’s settings without knowing the owner’s password. Apple’s latest update for … Continue reading "New story in Technology from Time: You Should Download Apple’s New Mac Security Update Immediately"

AWS adds Global Tables feature to share data across multiple geographies

Customers using AWS’ Amazon DynamoDB to store data have two new services to help make their applications work better and more quickly in more regions around the world. The first is a Global Tables feature that allows AWS customers to automatically replicate tables across different AWS regions. Tech companies are now, already, global businesses, but sometimes their … Continue reading "AWS adds Global Tables feature to share data across multiple geographies"

New story in Technology from Time: You Should Download Apple’s New Mac Security Update Immediately

Apple is offering a fix for a recently discovered security flaw in its new Mac operating system that made it possible for an intruder to bypass administrator authentication without typing in a password. By exploiting this bug, one would be able to change a Mac’s settings without knowing the owner’s password. Apple’s latest update for … Continue reading "New story in Technology from Time: You Should Download Apple’s New Mac Security Update Immediately"

Over half of FCC net neutrality comments may be fake, study says

The FCC’s comment system was supposed to use a verification process that would confirm users’ email addresses were legitimate. However, Pew’s research could only confirm that just three percent of comments were validated in this way. Around 57 percent of comments used temporary email addresses or an email address linked to at least one other … Continue reading "Over half of FCC net neutrality comments may be fake, study says"

Pensioni e lavoro, giornata di mobilitazione della Cgil: manifestazione a Roma

"La cronaca di questi giorni – continuano dal sindacato – sta dimostrando che la Cgil aveva ragione nel denunciare il rischio di ulteriore precarizzazione con l'applicazione di leggi tipo il Jobs Act e il decreto Poletti e che erano giuste tutte le critiche alla riforma Fornero sulle pensioni, che oggi sta facendo … by Livio Acerbo … Continue reading " Pensioni e lavoro, giornata di mobilitazione della Cgil: manifestazione a Roma"

New story in Technology from Time: Snapchat Just Made Some Big Changes. Here’s How to Use Them

Snapchat announced Wednesday morning that it is making changes to how the app is organized to keep friends and professional content separate. Here’s how to use the new Snapchat. The app still opens with the camera feature making it easily accessible for taking a picture or video. Chats and stories are available by swiping to … Continue reading "New story in Technology from Time: Snapchat Just Made Some Big Changes. Here’s How to Use Them"

New story in Technology from Time: Snapchat Just Made Some Big Changes. Here’s How to Use Them

Snapchat announced Wednesday morning that it is making changes to how the app is organized to keep friends and professional content separate. Here’s how to use the new Snapchat. The app still opens with the camera feature making it easily accessible for taking a picture or video. Chats and stories are available by swiping to … Continue reading "New story in Technology from Time: Snapchat Just Made Some Big Changes. Here’s How to Use Them"

New story in Technology from Time: Snapchat Just Made Some Big Changes. Here’s How to Use Them

Snapchat announced Wednesday morning that it is making changes to how the app is organized to keep friends and professional content separate. Here’s how to use the new Snapchat. The app still opens with the camera feature making it easily accessible for taking a picture or video. Chats and stories are available by swiping to … Continue reading "New story in Technology from Time: Snapchat Just Made Some Big Changes. Here’s How to Use Them"

New story in Technology from Time: Snapchat Just Made Some Big Changes. Here’s How to Use Them

Snapchat announced Wednesday morning that it is making changes to how the app is organized to keep friends and professional content separate. Here’s how to use the new Snapchat. The app still opens with the camera feature making it easily accessible for taking a picture or video. Chats and stories are available by swiping to … Continue reading "New story in Technology from Time: Snapchat Just Made Some Big Changes. Here’s How to Use Them"

Supreme Court considers if your privacy rights include location data

This case has been going on for years, so let’s get some background details out of the way. Amy Howe, formerly a reporter and editor for SCOTUSblog, details how law enforcement asked cell phone service providers for details on 16 phone numbers tied to the crimes, including Carpenter’s number and that of a co-defendant. That … Continue reading "Supreme Court considers if your privacy rights include location data"

Uber says 2.7M UK users affected by 2016 data breach

Uber’s October 2016 data breach affected some 2.7 million UK users, it has now been revealed. On Friday the government said it had been informed by Uber that UK users were affected by the 2016 breach, though it did not disclose the number at that stage. Uber only publicly disclosed the existence of the data … Continue reading "Uber says 2.7M UK users affected by 2016 data breach"

New story in Technology from Time: Who Is Gertrude Jekyll? Why Google Is Celebrating Her Global Creations

An innovative horticulturalist and garden designer, Gertrude Jekyll created hundreds of gardens and inspired many others with her eye for detail and color. In honor of what would be her 174th birthday, Google celebrated the legendary garden designer Wednesday with a Google Doodle of colorful plants and flowers — and her looking on. Today’s #GoogleDoodle … Continue reading "New story in Technology from Time: Who Is Gertrude Jekyll? Why Google Is Celebrating Her Global Creations"

Accordo Gb-Ue sull'assegno della Brexit, attorno ai 60 miliardi di euro

La notizia rilanciata dai principali quotidiani inglesi. Londra cede alle richieste di Bruxelles. Prosegue la bufera sul Governo May, sempre più debole. 29/11/2017 07:47 CET | Aggiornato 10 minuti fa. Huffington Post. Getty Images. La Gran Bretagna e l … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews #orecchioacerbo

The FCC’s Net Neutrality Comments Included Millions of Fake Emails and More

Over a third of the nearly 22 million comments that poured into the Federal Communications Commission regarding its plan to repeal net neutrality protections included one of seven identical messages. More than half were associated with duplicate or temporary emails, including some 7,500 affiliated with the address “example@example.com.” Dozens included references to the animated film … Continue reading "The FCC’s Net Neutrality Comments Included Millions of Fake Emails and More"

Snapchat’s redesign separates friends’ posts from media content

Prior to this redesign, opening the app would bring you to the camera. You would swipe left to get to your messages, swipe right to get to your Stories and swipe right again to get to the Discover page. Now, all of that is being shuffled. Opening the app still brings you to the camera, … Continue reading "Snapchat’s redesign separates friends’ posts from media content"

25 Reasons You Should NEVER Visit Continental Croatia

Is it really worth leaving the Adriatic coast and discovering continental Croatia? … Eastern Croatia really is a dangerous place to travel. … The wines of continental Croatia are FANTASTIC, and incredibly varied, from Medjimurje in the north, to the sparkling wines and micro-climate of Plesevica, Grasevina … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours … Continue reading "25 Reasons You Should NEVER Visit Continental Croatia "

Cyber Monday topped Prime Day to become Amazon’s biggest shopping day ever

On the heels of record holiday sales over the Black Friday through Cyber Monday timeframe, Amazon announced this morning that Cyber Monday was the biggest shopping day worldwide in company history. The company earlier this week noted it had sold record numbers of Amazon devices on Cyber Monday, but made no claims about the size of … Continue reading "Cyber Monday topped Prime Day to become Amazon’s biggest shopping day ever"

Here are the best games of 2017 (so far)

Introduction Update: We’ve added our November picks for the best games of this year. 2016 is done and dusted from a gaming perspective, but don’t fret –  there are enough great titles coming out in 2017 to put your New Year’s resolution of getting outside more or spending less on games in some serious jeopardy. … Continue reading "Here are the best games of 2017 (so far)"

Shopify’s Arrive app tracks your online orders on a live map

Once set up, Arrive displays your order receipts and shows you live map updates (so you can trace the progress of a parcel like you would an Uber ride). You can also set up push notifications and contact carriers, if a hitch should arise. We’ve seen this type of thing before. On iOS alone, Arrive … Continue reading "Shopify’s Arrive app tracks your online orders on a live map"

Snapchat starts algorithm-personalized redesign splitting social and media

By putting best friends first and dividing them from professional publishers, Snapchat hopes to conquer Instagram and revive its own growth with a big redesign that begins rolling out Friday. And it looks great. Snapchat is finally personalizing, highlighting the most relevant content so it’s easier to consume. “We are separating the social from the media, … Continue reading "Snapchat starts algorithm-personalized redesign splitting social and media"

My Herky-Jerky Ride in General Motors’ Ultra-Cautious Self Driving Car

Nothing will make you hate humans—capricious, volatile, unplanned, erratic humans—like sitting in the back of self-driving car. When I hitched a ride in one, a white and orange General Motors Cruise autonomous vehicle during a press event in San Francisco on Tuesday, every movement was a cause for alarm. Two walkers darted out in front … Continue reading "My Herky-Jerky Ride in General Motors’ Ultra-Cautious Self Driving Car"

SICILIA: LA SQUADRA DI MUSUMECI è PRONTA, OGGI LA PRESENTAZIONE (2)

(AdnKronos) – Per l'Udc è ufficiale ormai il no di Musumeci alla portavoce del partito Ester Bonafede, ex assessora di Rosario Crocetta e attualmente indagata in una indagine di Firenze sull'Anas. La rappresentante dell'Udc, ieri sera, contattata … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews #orecchioacerbo

Pensioni, Cgil Abruzzo a Roma il 2 dicembre

Anche l'Abruzzo parteciperà alla grande mobilitazione nazionale della Cgil su pensioni e legge di stabilità, promossa per sabato 2 dicembre, … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit from

BBC iPlayer to host a ton of TV box sets this Christmas

Nippy mornings and early sunsets. The British winter is here, bringing with it the perfect weather for TV bingeing. For many, that means Netflix, Now TV and Amazon Video, however this year the BBC is embracing the box set culture too. A huge collection of programming will soon return to iPlayer, including the first three … Continue reading "BBC iPlayer to host a ton of TV box sets this Christmas"

Cruise’s self-driving launch plan doesn’t include small-scale pilots like Waymo’s

Cruise spent some time this week detailing its plans for self-driving deployment, and one of the key features of its approach is how it differs from that of some of its competitors. “We’re not going to do small-scale pilots,” explained Cruise CEO and cofounder Kyle Vogt during a press briefing prior to a Cruise self-driving … Continue reading "Cruise’s self-driving launch plan doesn’t include small-scale pilots like Waymo’s"

Amaysim announces great value 100GB SIM-only mobile plan

A SIM-only deal is a mobile phone plan that offers calls, texts and data in return for a monthly fee, but doesn’t come bundled with a phone. Leaving the phone out of the equation means SIM-only deals can be much cheaper than general mobile phone deals which makes them ideal if you already have a … Continue reading "Amaysim announces great value 100GB SIM-only mobile plan"

The Impenetrable Program Transforming How Courts Treat DNA Evidence

In the summer of 2013, Kern County law enforcement faced a serious problem. A series of women were reporting rapes in Bakersfield, California, a large industrial metropolis north of Los Angeles. The victims generally identified their attacker as a dark-skinned man wearing a ski mask and a hoodie. Despite a varied m.o., police believed a … Continue reading "The Impenetrable Program Transforming How Courts Treat DNA Evidence"

Why the YouTube of AR won’t be YouTube

Matt Miesnieks Contributor Matt Miesnieks is a partner at Super Ventures. More posts by this contributor: A couple of years ago when I was working at Samsung, around the time the GearVR was being launched, there were lots of ideas flying around regarding the services to offer alongside the device. Many (most) of these ideas … Continue reading "Why the YouTube of AR won’t be YouTube"

The Morning After: Wednesday, November 29th 2017

Breaking news.Andy Rubin reportedly left Google after ‘inappropriate’ relationship According to The Information, Android co-founder Andy Rubin left Google in 2014 after an internal investigation determined he’d carried on an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate. Now, after the outlet started asking questions, employees at Rubin’s new company, Essential, have been informed that the founder is … Continue reading "The Morning After: Wednesday, November 29th 2017"

Perché gli Usa devono avere davvero paura dell'ultimo missile di Kim

Haswong-15 è in grado di colpire qualsiasi obiettivo ad oltre 13.000 km di distanza alla pari con quelli di Usa e Russia. 29 novembre 2017, 08:40. Perché gli Usa devono avere davvero paura dell'ultimo missile di Kim. Keita Iijima / Yomiuri / The … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews #orecchioacerbo

Hotel Acquaviva del Garda

This modern hotel with its eclectic collection of artwork and views of the lake and mountains offers guests a private beach, extensive spa facilities and an indoor and outdoor pool. It is perfectly positioned for exploring the Lake Garda area. social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours from

I preparativi. Pensioni, i tre obiettivi dei sindacati bellunesi. La Cgil verso Torino per la …

BELLUNO – Riottenere l'uscita dal mondo del lavoro con 41 anni di contributi. Consentire una maggiore flessibilità dai 62 anni di età in poi. by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit from

GE Ventures unveils new blood collection startup Drawbridge Health

Drawbridge Health wants to make it easier for doctor’s offices and clinics to collect small samples of your blood for testing on site with a handheld device. The device uses proprietary technology to collect and stabilize just a few drops of blood for various tests like hormone levels, genetic testing, monitoring disease and other things … Continue reading "GE Ventures unveils new blood collection startup Drawbridge Health"

How Bored Panda Survived Facebook’s Clickbait Purge

For a year or two in the early 2010s, a certain genre of cheesy, irresistibly uplifting headline was unavoidable on Facebook. You know the trope – someone died in an inspiring way, a potentially bad situation led to an unlikely friendship, a dog saved someone’s life. Followed, almost always, by “You’ll never believe what happened … Continue reading "How Bored Panda Survived Facebook’s Clickbait Purge"

Deliveroo offers £6 restaurant ‘Lunchbox’ service in London

It’s midday, your stomach is growling and you haven’t brought a packed lunch. You could go outside and queue for some Pret a Manger, or — if you live in east London — you could try Deliveroo’s new Lunchbox service. It’s a £6 meal deal from various restaurant partners including Motu, Yoobi Sushi, Franca Manca, … Continue reading "Deliveroo offers £6 restaurant ‘Lunchbox’ service in London"

PC market to slump in 2018 but hybrids like Microsoft Surface remain a bright spot

A major analyst firm is predicting that sales of PCs will drop by 2.7% for 2017 (compared to the previous year), and things are set to get worse with shipments slumping by 4% year-on-year in 2018. After some brighter forecasts this year, this is back to the traditional doom and gloom with IDC’s latest report … Continue reading "PC market to slump in 2018 but hybrids like Microsoft Surface remain a bright spot"

Pixelmator Pro wants to be the Photoshop killer on macOS

The team behind Pixelmator is releasing a brand new app today called Pixelmator Pro. As the name suggests, it is a more powerful, refreshed version of the company’s original image-editing app. You can buy it today for $60 on the Mac App Store or try it for free. I’ve been using the app for a … Continue reading "Pixelmator Pro wants to be the Photoshop killer on macOS"

Andy Rubin reportedly left Google after ‘inappropriate’ relationship

The people familiar with the matter claim Google kickstarted its investigation after a female employee from Rubin’s Android division lodged a complaint with the firm’s HR unit about their relationship — although, details of the complaint have not been divulged. The inquiry reportedly found that Rubin conducted in improper behaviour and showed bad judgement. Rubin … Continue reading "Andy Rubin reportedly left Google after ‘inappropriate’ relationship"

This Is Why WeWork Is Buying Meetup

As a company, Meetup has long embraced its position as a small, mission-driven operation. While other social software companies from the Web 2.0 era, such as Facebook and LinkedIn, focused on keeping their users on their sites for as long as possible, Meetup’s purpose was always to get people off the internet. By connecting people … Continue reading "This Is Why WeWork Is Buying Meetup"

La famiglia e la manovra, bonus bebè per sempre ma importo dimezzato. Banche: fondo per i truffati

ROMA Saldi di fine legislatura: ancora più di quanto avviene normalmente ogni anno, il lavoro parlamentare sulla legge di Bilancio si è frammentato in una serie di misure e micro-stanziamenti che riflettono in larga parte le esigenze delle forze … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews #orecchioacerbo

Uber’s losses grew to $1.5 billion last quarter

Uber has given its shareholders an update on the company’s performance and it’s definitely in the red. The global ridesharing company lost $1.46 billion in just the third quarter. This compares to negative $1.06 billion in the previous quarter. But net revenue also went up from $1.66 billion to $2.01 billion. Gross bookings grew to $9.71 … Continue reading "Uber’s losses grew to $1.5 billion last quarter"

Pensioni, ultime novità al 29 novembre su LdB2018, mobilitazione e OCSE

Le ultime novità sulle #Pensioni al 29 novembre 2017 vedono arrivare … il quale ha ricordato che oltre alle pensioni vi sono altri temi forti meritevoli di … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit from

Fitbit Ionic UAE release date, news and features

Fitbit has finally launched its smartwatch in the Middle East and it’s called the Ionic. It comes with a large full color display and a lightweight body designed specifically for working out. Mobile payment technology is also promised for early next year. We have all the details down below on what you need to know … Continue reading "Fitbit Ionic UAE release date, news and features"

Toyota’s upgraded safety system detects pedestrians at night

Among the enhancements is the pre-collision system’s ability to detect pedestrians at night and cyclists during the day — and slow down faster. The lane departure alert will also get improved road edge detection to assist you in keeping to your lane. And, adaptive cruise control is adding full-speed functionality and enhanced recognition. Meanwhile, the … Continue reading "Toyota’s upgraded safety system detects pedestrians at night"

Will Interswitch still be the company that brings Sub-Saharan Africa its big tech windfall?

Jake Bright Contributor Jake Bright is a writer and author in New York City. He is co-author of The Next Africa. More posts by this contributor: In 2016 it appeared Africa would produce its first big tech IPO on a major stock market. As reported in TechCrunch, Nigerian fintech firm Interswitch — which provides much … Continue reading "Will Interswitch still be the company that brings Sub-Saharan Africa its big tech windfall?"

Il peso delle pensioni ei conti dello Stato

Basti ricordare alcuni interventi sulle pensioni in certi momenti storici di passaggio. Come quando Moro e Nenni, accortisi del baratro che si stavano aprendo soprattutto con le pensioni baby, tentarono di frenare. «Non è lecito al governo trincerarsi dietro le difficoltà finanziarie del sistema previdenziale! by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit from

How a Colombian Professor Combines His Love of Math and Music

“Nadie te quita lo bailado.” (No one can take from you what you’ve danced.) For Federico Ardila, this Latin American expression epitomizes his approach to life and mathematics. It’s the driving force behind the parties he DJs in venues across the San Francisco Bay Area, where people dance till morning to the beats of his … Continue reading "How a Colombian Professor Combines His Love of Math and Music"

The Physics Behind the Strange Interstellar Asteroid ‘Oumuamua

For the first time, humans have detected an interstellar asteroid—a space rock they’re calling ‘Oumuamua, which is a Hawaiian word meaning “scout.” It’s the only object we’ve ever seen that entered the solar system from beyond our little collection of planets. That’s a pretty big deal on its own. But on top of that, this … Continue reading "The Physics Behind the Strange Interstellar Asteroid ‘Oumuamua"

Google patents a motorized Chromebook hinge that can open itself

While having your laptop opened for you seems a bit on the lazy side of things, such a feature could help users with limited mobility or motor control use portable computers more successfully. The second feature has some promise, though. As noted in the patent itself, a user-facing camera could detect your chin, which would … Continue reading "Google patents a motorized Chromebook hinge that can open itself"

Dalle dentiere ai bonus per tutti: questa non è una campagna elettorale, è un imbroglio

Sarà che sono tutti sicuri di non vincere, ma a sei mesi dal voto le forze politiche già stanno giocando a chi la spara sempre più grossa. Ma la flat tax di Salvini, il reddito di cittadinanza di Di Maio, i bonus di Renzi nulla possono contro la … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews #orecchioacerbo

Enjoius raises $1.4 million to bring its party planning services to you

Just in time for the holiday season, a group of prominent Los Angeles entertainment and technology executives have come together to back the new startup, Enjoius, which aims to make it easier for hosts to plan their perfect party. Committing to the $1.4 million round of funding were Nancy Tellem, the executive chairman of Eko Studio … Continue reading "Enjoius raises $1.4 million to bring its party planning services to you"

The FCC is peddling its net neutrality spin as facts

Let’s take the first bullet point. “Myth: This is the end of the internet as we know it. Fact: The internet was free and open before the Obama Administration’s 2015 heavy-handed Title II regulations, and it will be free and open after they are repealed.” Well, Mr. Pai, that last bit isn’t actually a fact. … Continue reading "The FCC is peddling its net neutrality spin as facts"

The White House wants to ban cellphones, citing security risk

The Donald can’t seem to keep his hands off the phone while in the White House but the same rules may not apply to his staff in the near future. The White House is mulling a personal cellphone ban for employees and possibly visitors, citing cybersecurity concerns. A handful of administration officials have been chatting with … Continue reading "The White House wants to ban cellphones, citing security risk"

Amazon’s own products are the best-sellers on Amazon. Surprised?

What sold best on Amazon during Black Friday and Cyber Monday? It might not surprise you to know that Amazon’s own catalog of electronics were among the top sellers for the busy shopping weekend. Popular products like the Amazon Echo Dot, Amazon Fire TV Stick, and the new Amazon Echo make it high up on … Continue reading "Amazon’s own products are the best-sellers on Amazon. Surprised?"

Ello’s spam problem

Remember Ello? I recently wrote about this social networking site’s comeback. Since then, a handful of you have pinged me about its spam bot problem. Just yesterday, another person came forward to tell me he was getting “flooded with naked people” adding him on the site. @sarahbuhr My ello is now getting flooded with naked … Continue reading "Ello’s spam problem"

New story in Technology from Time: Google Delivered on Its Promise to Fix Its Cheeseburger Emoji

After Google CEO Sundar Pichai said his company would “drop everything” to redesign the cheeseburger emoji after a tweet criticizing the food symbol went viral, it looks like Google has delivered on that promise. In its still-in-beta Android 8.1 software, Google gave the cheeseburger emoji a new aesthetic that now places the slice of cheese … Continue reading "New story in Technology from Time: Google Delivered on Its Promise to Fix Its Cheeseburger Emoji"

Could this be the best VPN deal ever?

IPVanish‘s top-tier network delivered some of the fastest speeds in our tests to find the best VPN services. Its zero log policy gives you total privacy and peace of mind.  The popular VPN company has extended its Cyber Monday and Black Friday sales till the end of the month. Get up to 73% off the … Continue reading "Could this be the best VPN deal ever?"

Hyundai adds on-demand car washes to its Blue Link service

But at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show on Tuesday, Hyundai delivered a third option: The company announced that it’s teaming up with Washos to provide on-demand car cleaning through its Blue Link connected car package. Subscribers will be able to schedule a washing through the Hyundai companion app, whereupon a Washos mobile car wash … Continue reading "Hyundai adds on-demand car washes to its Blue Link service"

Wash your clothes in half the time, thanks to Samsung’s QuickDrive™ tech

Our lives are getting busier, which means any spare minute we have needs to be cherished and not spent doing the laundry. Samsung knows this and has made it its business to redefine the washing experience, thanks to its groundbreaking WW8800 washing machine with QuickDrive™  technology.  QuickDrive™ is Samsung’s answer to giving you more time … Continue reading "Wash your clothes in half the time, thanks to Samsung’s QuickDrive™ tech"

Pensioni, 20 pullman della Cgil dall'Umbria

“Sabato andremo a Roma. Sono già 20 i pullman predisposti dalla Cgil dell'Umbria per continuare insieme la nostra battaglia che punta a cambiare la legge Fornero sulle pensioni. Rispettiamo l'opinione delle altre organizzazioni sindacali, ma per quanto ci riguarda non possiamo accontentarci delle … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit from

Cgil: «Le pensioni che vogliamo»

Quello sulle pensioni, tra l'altro, è stato un epilogo inatteso, dopo un anno in cui era ripreso il dialogo tra governo Cgil, Cisl e Uil. Anche per questo, secondo Martini, la conclusione del confronto sulla previdenza, “suscita molta preoccupazione e non poche perplessità”. Perché il confronto “ha avuto dei … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit from

Analyst says Apple could have sold 6 million iPhone X units during Black Friday weekend

Apple hasn’t shared any exact number, but Rosenblatt Securities analyst Jun Zhang calculated that Apple may have sold as many as 6 million iPhone X units this weekend alone, StreetInsider reported. With such a big number, it’s hard to grasp Apple’s success with the iPhone X. Last quarter, Apple sold 39.3 million iPhones when you … Continue reading "Analyst says Apple could have sold 6 million iPhone X units during Black Friday weekend"

Photo Essay: The Uneasy Relationship Between Humans and Nature

Matthew swings between trees on the Lost Coast of California. Trained as a mechanical engineer, he spent two years sourcing his clothing, food, tools, and shelter from the wild. A researcher injects a saline solution to connect the electrodes to the electrical signals of Maggie’s brain. Researchers at the University of Utah, working under Dr. … Continue reading "Photo Essay: The Uneasy Relationship Between Humans and Nature"

How Bots Broke the FCC’s Public Comment System During the Net Neutrality Debate

On a single day in late May, hundreds of thousands of public comments poured into the Federal Communications Commission regarding its plans to roll back net neutrality protections. A week and a half later, on June 3, hundreds of thousands more followed. The spikes weren’t the voices of pro-net neutrality Americans, worried what will happen … Continue reading "How Bots Broke the FCC’s Public Comment System During the Net Neutrality Debate"

The Facilities Where Scientists Breed Plants to Survive the Future

Imagine a world without grapes. Someday greenhouses like the one above may be our last defense against such a fate. Beneath the glow of high-voltage lamps, dozens of crop samples grow at the Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, New York. Here, Cornell University scientists crossbreed domesticated crops with their wild ancestors to propagate superhardy strains … Continue reading "The Facilities Where Scientists Breed Plants to Survive the Future"

Instacart signs deal with Albertsons

Instacart has inked a deal with Albertsons to offer same-day delivery from the grocery store chain. The deal will include 1,800 of Albertsons stores across the country by mid-2018, helping Instacart deliver on its promise to be available in 80 percent of markets across the U.S. by the end of 2018. This isn’t Albertsons first … Continue reading "Instacart signs deal with Albertsons"

Japanese bitcoin exchange bitFlyer is coming to the U.S

Japansese cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer announced today it’s expanding to the U.S, with approval to operate in 41 states starting today. This includes regulatory approval in New York via the state’s Department of Financial Services’ “BitLicense”, which only three other cryptocurrency companies currently have. For comparison, Coinbase has approval to operate in 38 states (including Washington, D.C) … Continue reading "Japanese bitcoin exchange bitFlyer is coming to the U.S"

Judge grants Waymo trial delay because Uber withheld evidence

The lawsuit revolves around Anthony Levandowski, who is a former Google employee. He left the company to form Otto, a self-driving truck startup. Uber later acquired Otto, and with it (according to Alphabet), proprietary files from Waymo about the self-driving unit’s tech that Levandowski downloaded six weeks before his departure. Waymo is now seeking $2.6 … Continue reading "Judge grants Waymo trial delay because Uber withheld evidence"

Bologna, gioielliere sequestrato e picchiato. "E' stata una banda di slavi"

Bologna, 28 novembre 2017 – Sequestrato in strada e caricato a forza su un furgone, legato, pestato e minacciato da una banda di delinquenti affinché rivelasse la combinazione dell'allarme. Sembra la trama poco originale di un film poliziottesco, e … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews #orecchioacerbo

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Ultimate Ears Blast and Megablast Review: Our Favorite Speakers Get Better With Alexa

Back in 2013, WIRED’s Mike Calore said we’d hit “peak Bluetooth speaker” when he reviewed the first Boom speaker from Ultimate Ears. This year, we’ve hit peak Alexa. Amazon’s voice assistant is so prevalent, device makers are preloading it on phones, watches, alarm clocks, dash mounts for cars, intercoms, headphones, cameras, streaming sticks, and yes, … Continue reading "Ultimate Ears Blast and Megablast Review: Our Favorite Speakers Get Better With Alexa"

VR at the Tate Modern’s Modigliani exhibition is no gimmick

As Nancy Ireson, curator of international art at Tate Modern, led the press tour around the exhibition, she explained that it was fitting for Modigliani to be the focus of the gallery’s first VR installation. Modigliani was an early proponent of African art as more than just a curiosity after all, and was interested in … Continue reading "VR at the Tate Modern’s Modigliani exhibition is no gimmick"

HP quietly installs system-slowing spyware on its PCs

The software — first identified on November 15 — is called “HP Touchpoint Analytics Service” and appears to replace the self-managed HP Touchpoint Manager solution. According to the official productivity description, it features “the tools you need to ensure all your managed devices’ security — and brings you greater peace of mind”. The problem is, … Continue reading "HP quietly installs system-slowing spyware on its PCs"

Google’s lightweight YouTube Go app is out of beta

The big G has been tweaking YouTube Go since it first arrived in April, with its current design skewing closer to the original YouTube app, according to Android Police. Elsewhere, it remains unchanged. You still get plenty of compression controls for video quality and data usage — plus, you can send local clips to nearby … Continue reading "Google’s lightweight YouTube Go app is out of beta"

Google researchers are working to stop people reading over your shoulder

Two Google researchers have released a video showing a new experimental feature that uses the front-facing camera on your phone to alert you when someone is peeking at your screen over your shoulder.  It’s an all too common problem, and one that at the moment doesn’t have a fix other than tutting at strangers on … Continue reading "Google researchers are working to stop people reading over your shoulder"

The PS4 Pro is now at its lowest price ever

Black Friday was a lifetime ago – and Cyber Monday is already starting to fade in your memory – but that’s not stopping Amazon from continuing to offer some pretty competitive discounts. Amazon has now discounted the price of the PlayStation 4 Pro to £259.99, the lowest it’s ever been. The discount applies only to … Continue reading "The PS4 Pro is now at its lowest price ever"

Pensioni, I dipendenti dell'ENAV guadagnano l'uscita anticipata

Resta da chiarire, invece, se la salvaguardia dei vecchi requisiti si estenderà anche alla pensione anticipata. L'intervento abroga, infatti, anche la disposizione di cui al co. 4 dell'articolo 10 del DRP 157/2013 che fissa specifici requisiti di anzianità contributiva dal 1° gennaio 2014 (42 anni e 10 mesi per … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit from

Pullman Cannes Mandelieu Royal Casino

A four-star hotel with spectacular, uninterrupted sea views, natural surroundings, bright, sunny rooms and an impressive range of facilities. Direct beach access, a casino and more attract a varied clientele, while the bright lights of Cannes are just a 10-minute drive away. social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours from

La Giunta Musumeci completa entro 48 ore

Ieri riunione a palazzo dei Normanni tra il commissario di Forza Italia Gianfranco Miccichè e i deputati regionali eletti. Ai nomi di Falcone e della messinese Grasso si aggiungono quelli di Giuseppe Guagliana ed Edy Bandiera. La Giunta Musumeci … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews #orecchioacerbo

Ultimo messaggio sottomarino argentino: entra acqua nelle batterie

Buenos Aires, 28 nov. (askanews) – L'ultimo messaggio del sottomarino argentino San Juan scomparso nell'Atlantico meridionale con 44 marinai a bordo parlava di un possibile corto circuito nel vano batterie e dell'inizio di un incendio. Lo ha rivelato … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews #orecchioacerbo

Top 10 best business tablets in 2017

Buying the best business tablet for your needs can help revolutionise your productivity, allowing you to remain productive while out and about, without having to worry about lugging heavy gear around. Many of the best business tablets can also replace your work laptop, as they come with components and processing power that enables them to … Continue reading "Top 10 best business tablets in 2017"

Lockheed Martin Is Making Laser Cannons for Fighter Jets

It’s been just a few months since Lockheed Martin gave the US Army the most powerful laser weapon ever developed, a ground vehicle–mounted system that can burn through tanks and knock mortars out of the sky. Now the US Air Force wants its own toy, so Lockheed’s engineers are back in the lab, crafting the … Continue reading "Lockheed Martin Is Making Laser Cannons for Fighter Jets"

The Gates Foundation is matching $2M in donations on Facebook for #GivingTuesday

Today is #GivingTuesday, an global day of giving that always falls on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. This year Facebook is again partnering with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to match up to $2M in donations to fundraisers held on Facebook by nonprofits. Additionally, Facebook is waiving its typical 5% fee on donations to … Continue reading "The Gates Foundation is matching $2M in donations on Facebook for #GivingTuesday"

Converse Urban Utility Uses Gore-Tex to Keep the Water Out

The rain is drenching Darryl “Curtains” Jackson. It’s coming down in sheets from a machine overhead that’s been programmed to dump water droplets at the rate of 3.25 inches an hour. “This is a nice, steady rain,” he says, as drops fall from the ceiling and drain into the grated floor below. Curtains, Converse’s apparel … Continue reading "Converse Urban Utility Uses Gore-Tex to Keep the Water Out"

Mapping company Here buys ATS to boost its over-the-air tech

Here, the mapping company that powers location services in 100 million cars, is today announcing an acquisition to vastly improve how it distributes and updates its data. The company is buying Advanced Telematic Systems (ATS), a Berlin-based developer of secure over-the-air (OTA) technology, the basis for how wireless devices — including not just cars but … Continue reading "Mapping company Here buys ATS to boost its over-the-air tech"

Pensioni, sciopero di sabato confermato

Con la Cgil che conferma lo sciopero del 2 dicembre contro la riforma delle pensioni del Governo e richiama pure Cisl e Uil alla coerenza. "Credo non faccia bene a un sindacato dimenticarsi gli impegni assunti – ha avvertito da Bologna la numero uno Cgil, Susanna Camusso – credo sia sempre giusto … by Livio Acerbo … Continue reading " Pensioni , sciopero di sabato confermato"

The Morning After: Tuesday, November 28th 2017

It doesn’t seem like Epic knew it was trying to sue a 14-year-old.Alleged ‘Fortnite’ hacker’s mom fights anti-cheating lawsuit Don’t mess with mom. Epic Games is suing 14-year-old Caleb Rogers for allegedly modding the game and causing the developer to lose profits from his activity in Fortnite’s free-to-play Battle Royale mode. Rogers’ mother filed a … Continue reading "The Morning After: Tuesday, November 28th 2017"

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New story in Business from Time: Ivanka Trump Has Arrived in India for a Business Summit. Here’s What You Should Know

Ivanka Trump arrived in Hyderabad, southern India, Tuesday to attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit, an annual conference that connects start-up founders and entrepreneurs with potential investors. This year’s theme, “Women First, Prosperity for All,” looks to put a spotlight on nurturing more gender-diverse business ownership, as well as innovative ventures that more broadly benefit society. … Continue reading "New story in Business from Time: Ivanka Trump Has Arrived in India for a Business Summit. Here’s What You Should Know"

New story in Business from Time: Ivanka Trump Has Arrived in India for a Business Summit. Here’s What You Should Know

Ivanka Trump arrived in Hyderabad, southern India, Tuesday to attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit, an annual conference that connects start-up founders and entrepreneurs with potential investors. This year’s theme, “Women First, Prosperity for All,” looks to put a spotlight on nurturing more gender-diverse business ownership, as well as innovative ventures that more broadly benefit society. … Continue reading "New story in Business from Time: Ivanka Trump Has Arrived in India for a Business Summit. Here’s What You Should Know"

France Holiday Ideas: 5 Reasons to Go to La Terre des 2 Caps

France Holiday Ideas: 5 Reasons to Go to La Terre des 2 Caps … Another place worth visiting is the River Slack Valley, not far from Ambleteuse, which … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours from

Senators introduce revenge porn bill

Senators Kamala D. Harris (D-CA), Richard Burr (R-NC) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), as well as Rep. Jackie Speier introduced a bill today to address revenge porn. The bill, Ending Nonconsenual Online User Graphic Harassment (ENOUGH) Act of 2017, is designed to address the unwanted sharing of private, explicit images. The ENOUGH Act would specifically ensure … Continue reading "Senators introduce revenge porn bill"

Lucid moves its electric car ambitions into a spacious new HQ

Lucid, one of the companies that looks like it could have the best chance to potentially field a true all-electric competitor to Tesla’s Model S, is moving its headquarters to a new facility in Newark, California — one with twice the space of its current base of operations in Menlo Park. The new headquarters is intended … Continue reading "Lucid moves its electric car ambitions into a spacious new HQ"