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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...

Whitney Cummings—and Her Sex Robot—Take on Modern Womanhood

I never really understood catcalling until Whitney Cummings explained it in front of a live audience. Rather than waxing snarky about backward oafs who don’t get why harassment is bad, she says she understands the impulse, and launches into a story about seeing a service dog in an airport terminal. One that was wearing a … Continue reading "Whitney Cummings—and Her Sex Robot—Take on Modern Womanhood"

Apple and Samsung earnings show most people don't want $1000 phones

Apple and Samsung's most recent earnings reports show the same thing: most … Google recently launched its Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL which include … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

More details as Pitt Basketball gets ready for summer trip to Italy; Panthers to play 3 games

Initially announced back in early May, Jeff Capel and Pitt Basketball will head abroad to Italy this summer. This week, more details on the trip were … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours

Kosovo-Svizzera: accordo per il riconoscimento delle pensioni

Dal 1 settembre i cittadini del Kosovo che hanno lavorato in Svizzera potranno finalmente ottenere le loro pensioni, dopo un'attesa lunga più di 10 … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Direct-to-consumer lingerie brand Lively acquired for $85M

Lively, a lingerie business founded and led by former Victoria’s Secret executive Michelle Cordeiro Grant, has sold to intimate apparel brand Wacoal for $85 million. The deal includes up to an additional $55 million in performance-based payouts. Lively, headquartered in New York, had raised $15 million in venture capital funding, including a $6.5 million Series … Continue reading "Direct-to-consumer lingerie brand Lively acquired for $85M"

NIH Promotes Big Data to Enhance Eye Disease ResearchBIG Data

Source: Thinkstock By Emily Sokol, MPH July 31, 2019 – Improving collaboration between specialists and integrating multiple datasets to leverage big data will be key for advancing research for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a new report from a National Institute of Health (NIH) working group. Over 11 million people in the United States … Continue reading "NIH Promotes Big Data to Enhance Eye Disease ResearchBIG Data"

Samsung targets iPad Pro with the Galaxy Tab S6

Once again, the rumors proved to be true, with Samsung going straight from the S4 to S6 for its premium tier. Vaguely confusing naming conventions aside (there’s also the lower cost S5E), the company’s got another solid entry on its hands, going after the same slice of creatives targeted by the iPad Pro and various … Continue reading "Samsung targets iPad Pro with the Galaxy Tab S6"

This 2018 MacBook Air deal drops to its lowest ever price on Amazon UK today

So you’re heading back to school, college or uni after the summer and decided it’s really about time you treated yourself to something a little bit special, like one of Apple’s finest laptops? Well how about a big discount on one of 2018’s best laptops, the incredible MacBook Air? Originally £1200, the 2018 MacBook Air … Continue reading "This 2018 MacBook Air deal drops to its lowest ever price on Amazon UK today"

Let’s Break Down the Physics of a Wickedly Curving Baseball

The twitter world is going crazy over this epic pitch by Oliver Drake of the Tampa Bay Rays. Yes, it’s super crazy. Of course it’s real, but why does this happen? In physics, you don’t really understand something until you can model it—so, let’s do just that. I’m going to walk through the steps of … Continue reading "Let’s Break Down the Physics of a Wickedly Curving Baseball"

DJI aims for the best first-person drone experience with new googles, controller and more

New gear from DJI will equip you with everything you need to become the best first-person drone racer that’s ever graced the Earth – you’ll be the Anakin Skywalker of FPV drone races. The company is launching a new suite of products specifically to make the most of Digital First Person Viewing (FPV) when operating … Continue reading "DJI aims for the best first-person drone experience with new googles, controller and more"

The earthquake hotspots around Europe which could affect your holiday following 5.3 magnitude …

While there are currently no reported injuries in Crete, Greece is a hotspot for … Spain. Similar to France, Spain does not have dangerously strong earthquakes … Italy. Eastern and central Italy often experience earthquakes, with a 6.2 quake in 2016 killing more than 150 people. …. Travel · News Travel … social experiment by Livio … Continue reading "The earthquake hotspots around Europe which could affect your holiday following 5.3 magnitude …"

Prelievi bancomat e pensioni a rischio l'1 e 2 agosto: possibili disagi

Prelievi bancomat e pensioni a rischio l'1 e 2 agosto: possibili disagi … ripercussioni anche sugli accrediti delle pensioni, previsti come di consueto … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Autistic female community college student who is proud to sport a unibrow! I’m not scared of your roasts! via /r/RoastMe

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Japanese scientists have developed an efficient method of successfully generating hair growth in nude mice using “bead-based hair follicle germ” (bbHFG). The new method can be scaled up and therefore shows great potential for clinical applications in human hair regenerative therapy. via /r/science

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Apple AirPods sale: get the best deals yet on the wireless charging versions too

The summer savings are out in force today and we’re super stoked to see the new Apple AirPods’ prices tumble down for both the standard version and the fancier option with a wireless charging case.  So if you’ve been waiting for a great AirPod deal, today’s you’re lucky day. Amazon has taken the lion’s share … Continue reading "Apple AirPods sale: get the best deals yet on the wireless charging versions too"

Trueface raises $3.7M to recognise that gun, as it’s being pulled, in real time

Globally, millions of cameras are in deployed by companies and organizations every year. All you have to do is look up. Yes, there they are! But the petabytes of data collected by these cameras really only become useful after something untoward has occurred. They can very rarely influence an action in “real-time”. Trueface is a … Continue reading "Trueface raises $3.7M to recognise that gun, as it’s being pulled, in real time"

To End Student Debt, Tie Tuition to Post-Graduation Salaries

Every year, people as young as 17 accrue tens of thousands of dollars in debt in order to get an education. Students assume massive risk, with no guarantee of success. At $1.6 trillion, student debt is the second-highest consumer debt category, behind only mortgage debt; the national total for student loan debt is higher than that of both … Continue reading "To End Student Debt, Tie Tuition to Post-Graduation Salaries"

Milano, la futura fermata Tibaldi-Bocconi dei treni suburbani: barriere antirumore e tecnologia green

Una nuova fermata dei treni della linea suburbana S9. Inizio lavori previsto tra un anno, apertura nel 2023. In una zona strategica di Milano: lungo viale Tibaldi, proprio davanti al nuovo campus dell’Università Bocconi. Molto più che un progetto ipotetico: perché nei giorni scorsi si è chiusa la gara per assegnare l’appalto dei lavori per … Continue reading "Milano, la futura fermata Tibaldi-Bocconi dei treni suburbani: barriere antirumore e tecnologia green"

Air France-KLM Group signs huge Airbus A220 deal

Air France-KLM Group has signed a memorandum of understanding for 60 Airbus A220-300 aircraft to modernise its fleet. The planes are intended to … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours

Tasse: prende corpo l'ipotesi di abolire la Tasi

Il vicepresidente della Commissione finanze della Camera, Alberto Gusmeroli, assicura: “i cittadini risparmieranno oltre un miliardo di euro ogni anno” … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

AMD admits not all Ryzen 3000 processor cores will hit top speeds

The AMD Ryzen 3000 series of processors have been getting a lot of good press recently (we were particularly impressed by the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X), however some particularly tech-savvy users have discovered that not all the cores on the processors hit their advertised boost frequencies. Pretty much all modern processors come with two advertised … Continue reading "AMD admits not all Ryzen 3000 processor cores will hit top speeds"

Jaybird Vista Review: Sporty Earbuds Worth a Listen

This might be an unwise confession, but wirefree earbuds are not comfortable to me. Finding the right tips for those noisy little pebbles can be a hassle, and I live in dread of informing a manufacturer that my review unit fell into a noxious puddle while I was out on a 5-mile trail run. After … Continue reading "Jaybird Vista Review: Sporty Earbuds Worth a Listen"

Apple once again proves Tim Cook's plan to deal with slowing iPhone sales is paying off

In a rundown Tuesday afternoon of his company's performance over the most recent fiscal third quarter, Apple CEO Tim Cook accentuated the … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Sex tech startups band together to protest Facebook’s ad policies

There’s a double standard when it comes to the sexualities of men versus women, trans and gender non-conforming folks. Unbound and Dame Products, two sex tech startups, have teamed up to bring attention to the issue. By launching a website, “Approved, Not Approved” and staging a protest outside Facebook’s NYC headquarters, the two startups hope … Continue reading "Sex tech startups band together to protest Facebook’s ad policies"

Jaybird’s new true wireless earbuds are more compact than ever

Audio brand Jaybird has released a brand new entry for their 2019 range of fitness and running headphones – the Jaybird Vista earbuds – and they’re now available to buy. These true wireless earbuds follow on from the company’s previous Jaybird Run True and Run XT models, ditching the head cable of the Jaybird X4 … Continue reading "Jaybird’s new true wireless earbuds are more compact than ever"

Jaybird’s Vista are a sleeker pair of wireless exercise earbuds

Clearly, Jaybird learned a lot from the Run. Whereas those earbuds were a bit bulbous and large, the Vista are tiny and practically weightless at 6 grams (just a gram heavier than a sheet of paper). They fit comfortably, thanks to their ever-reliable wingtips and three bud sizes, and they feel sturdy enough to take … Continue reading "Jaybird’s Vista are a sleeker pair of wireless exercise earbuds"

Il Senato sospende pensione a Formigoni

Il Senato sospende pensione a Formigoni … prevede la sospensione delle erogazione di pensioni e vitalizi per i parlamentari condannati in via … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Air France-KLM to buy 60 Airbus A220 aircraft

The Air France–KLM Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 60 Airbus A220-300 aircraft to modernize its fleet. By acquiring … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours

The dreaded 10x, or, how to handle exceptional employees

The “10x engineer.” Shudder. Wince. I have rarely seen my Twitter feed unite against an idea so loudly, or in such harmony. I refer of course to the thread last month by Accel India’s Shekhar Kirani, explaining “If you have a 10x engineer as part of your first few engineers, you increase the odds of … Continue reading "The dreaded 10x, or, how to handle exceptional employees"

An Electric Pickup Truck Really Could Pull a Freight Train—Here’s How

In a recent stunt, a Ford crew hitched an all-electric F-150 pickup truck to a freight train filled with 42 more F-150s. Then a driver hit the throttle, and the pickup truck towed the 1.3 million-pound train. This raises some interesting questions. How hard is it for a truck to pull a train? Is that … Continue reading "An Electric Pickup Truck Really Could Pull a Freight Train—Here’s How"

Why Innovation Is Essential to Addressing Climate ChangeInnovation

Most policy proposals for addressing climate change address only domestic emissions. But as AAF’s Director of Energy Policy Philip Rossetti notes, these proposals ignore the fact that the majority of future emissions and emissions growth will come from poorer, developing countries—countries that will have little desire to hamstring their economies with expensive carbon mitigation policies. … Continue reading "Why Innovation Is Essential to Addressing Climate ChangeInnovation"

Vacasa to acquire Wyndham Vacation Rentals for $162M

Vacasa, a provider of vacation rental management services akin to Airbnb, has agreed to agree Wyndham Vacation Rentals from Wyndham Destinations. Portland-based Vacasa will pay Wyndham a total of $162 million, including at least $45 million in cash at closing and upwards of $30 million in Vacasa equity. Vacasa, founded in 2009, has raised $213 … Continue reading "Vacasa to acquire Wyndham Vacation Rentals for $162M"

Has Amazon Hit A Wall?

At first glance this might seem like a preposterous question. Even after what most considered a disappointing quarterly earnings report, Amazon's … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Honor 20 Pro will finally be available in the UK from August, at a low price

Honor announced the Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro in mid-2019 just as news of the Huawei ban broke, so the future of Honor smartphones was in doubt (as Honor is a subsidiary of Huawei) but it looks like the full series of handsets is set to launch after all. After the basic Honor 20 … Continue reading "Honor 20 Pro will finally be available in the UK from August, at a low price"

NakedPoppy launches curated beauty marketplace for wellness junkies

NakedPoppy co-founders Jaleh Bisharat and Kimberly Shenk are an impressive duo. Bisharat, the startup’s chief executive officer, is a commanding presence and a bona fide marketing savant. The perfect compliment to Shenk, a reticent and data-focused chief product officer. Together they’re building a cosmetics startup, NakedPoppy, where people can purchase high-quality “clean” makeup, or sustainable, … Continue reading "NakedPoppy launches curated beauty marketplace for wellness junkies"

Top 5 Locations in Limousin

Limousin is an often looked over part of France with many people simply … provoking place, you'll always remember your visit to Oradour-sur-Glane. social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours

Nel Lecchese 20mila pensionati “vivono” con meno di 500 euro al mese. Pensione di Cittadinanza …

In provincia di Lecco oltre 20mila pensionati “vivono” con meno di 500 euro al mese. Solo l'1,2% “prende” la Pensione di Cittadinanza. A snocciolare i … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Unagi Model One Review: A Light and Portable Urban Scooter

Earlier this summer, my already low opinion of scooter shares was cemented by the news that more than 50 rental scooters had been pulled from the Willamette River. In theory, I understand that any type of electric vehicle is better than a car, but riding a vehicle with a lifespan of just one to two … Continue reading "Unagi Model One Review: A Light and Portable Urban Scooter"

Personal Income and Outlays, June 2019

Personal Income and Outlays, June 2019 Personal income increased 0.4 percent in June, the same increase as in May. Wages and salaries, the largest component of personal income, increased 0.5 percent in June after increasing 0.2 percent in May. Full Text Published July 30, 2019 at 02:30PM Read more at bea.gov

Apple Aims to Offset iPhone Weakness With Strengthening Services

Apple hasn't provided profit guidance for the quarter but in April said it … Analysts predict Apple's iPhone sales fell 11% to $26.31 billion in the June … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Real estate platform Compass raises another $370M on a $6.4B valuation en route to an IPO

The real estate market will forever go through ups and downs, but today comes big news for a startup in the space that has built a platform that it believes can help all players in it — buyers, sellers, and those who help with the buying and selling — no matter what stage of the … Continue reading "Real estate platform Compass raises another $370M on a $6.4B valuation en route to an IPO"

Top Tech Conferences: The ultimate B2B tech events and show guide for 2019

For information about adding your event to this list and featured listing opportunities please contact mike.moore@futurenet.com. Love it or loathe it, events and conferences are often where wheelers and dealers in the world of technology meet to decide on the future of the industry. Ironically, technology itself has accelerate the demise of some massive tech … Continue reading "Top Tech Conferences: The ultimate B2B tech events and show guide for 2019"

Milano: autisti, accompagnatori, “famigliari su richiesta”, così gli anziani non restano mai soli

Li hanno chiamati Ugo. Con il nome di una persona “facile da ricordare e amichevole”. Perché, dicono, “la chiave di tutto sono le persone e il contatto umano. Non sono semplici chauffer. Ma “personal care giver” o “famigliari su richiesta”, come li definisce Michela Conti, 29 anni, che con altri tre amici ha fondato questa … Continue reading "Milano: autisti, accompagnatori, “famigliari su richiesta”, così gli anziani non restano mai soli"

EMIGRAZIONE, PD ESTERO: CHIARIMENTI SU RIMBORSO TASSAZIONE PENSIONI INPS (1)

Roma, 30 lug – "Il pensionato che risiede all'estero ha diritto a non dovere pagare le tasse italiane sulla sua pensione Inps, in virtù delle convenzioni … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

China’s Vivo is eyeing smartphone users in Africa and Middle East

Africa’s mobile phone industry has in recent times been dominated by Transsion, a Shenzhen-based company that is little known outside the African continent and is gearing up for an initial public offering in China. Now, its Chinese peer Vivo is following its shadow to this burgeoning part of the world with low-cost offerings. Vivo, the … Continue reading "China’s Vivo is eyeing smartphone users in Africa and Middle East"

Tesla to Pay China $323 Million a Year in Tax for Factory Site

Tesla Inc. agreed to pay China 2.23 billion yuan ($323 million) in tax every year as part … Elon Musk Sees a Future in China for Tesla, and It's Muddy. social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Ask TechRadar your burning Back to School questions in our Twitter AMA

If you’ve got questions heading into this year’s Back to School season, we want to be here to help. That’s why we’re running an Ask Me Anything question and answer session on Twitter this week, July 31 (10am ET/7am PT) through August 2 (4pm ET/1pm PT). If you follow us on Twitter at this link … Continue reading "Ask TechRadar your burning Back to School questions in our Twitter AMA"

MediaTek’s latest phone CPUs are built for gaming

The G90 chips will use HyperEngine game tech that promises to cut back on lag. and interruptions. Like some phones, it can invoke LTE to help out if you have a flaky WiFi connection. It can maintain two WiFi connections on different bands, too. Call and data concurrency keeps your internet access alive if there’s … Continue reading "MediaTek’s latest phone CPUs are built for gaming"

Mobile messaging financial advisory service, Stackin, adds banking features and raises cash

When Stackin initially pitched itself as part of Techstars Los Angeles accelerator program two years ago, the company was a video platform for financial advice targeting a millennial audience too savvy for traditional advisory services. Now, nearly two years later, the company has pivoted from video to text-based financial advice for its millennial audience and … Continue reading "Mobile messaging financial advisory service, Stackin, adds banking features and raises cash"

A VxWorks Operating System Bug Exposes 200 Million Critical Devices

When major vulnerabilities show up in ubiquitous operating systems like Microsoft Windows, they can be weaponized and exploited, the fallout potentially impacting millions of devices. Today, researchers from the enterprise security firm Armis are detailing just such a group of vulnerabilities in a popular operating system that runs on more than 2 billion devices worldwide. … Continue reading "A VxWorks Operating System Bug Exposes 200 Million Critical Devices"

How the West Got China’s Social Credit System Wrong

In October 2018, Vice President Mike Pence paid a visit to the Hudson Institute—a conservative Washington D.C. think tank—to give a wide-ranging speech about the United States’ relationship with China. Standing stiffly in a shiny blue tie, he began by accusing the Chinese Communist Party of interfering in US politics and directing Chinese businesses to … Continue reading "How the West Got China’s Social Credit System Wrong"

Apple's Siri routinely records you having sex

Hey Siri, I need some privacy. Apple's “Siri” automated assistant routinely records people having sex, as well as making drug deals and discussing … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Huawei and Google scrapped their smart speaker due to US ban

The two companies supposedly spent at least a year working on the speaker, which would have been powered by Google Assistant. And according to The Information, they also discussed how to make Huawei phones compatible with Android Auto. It’s not entirely surprising that Google and Huawei were working on the speaker, as they’ve partnered closely … Continue reading "Huawei and Google scrapped their smart speaker due to US ban"

The Latest: EU gives Greece blimp to monitor migrants

The Latest: EU gives Greece blimp to monitor migrants … The island is a major arrival point for migrants who travel by sea in small smuggling boats to … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours

Google’s Pixel 4 smartphone will have motion control and face unlock

Google’s Pixel 4 is coming out later this year, and it’s getting the long reveal treatment thanks to a decision this year from Google to go ahead and spill some of the beans early, rather than saving everything for one big final unveiling closer to availability. A new video posted by Google today about the … Continue reading "Google’s Pixel 4 smartphone will have motion control and face unlock"

Amazon continues to dominate IaaS market

Amazon retained its top spot as the number one vendor in the infrastructure as a service (IaaS) market in 2018 according to the latest figures from Gartner. Last year the IaaS market grew by 31.3 percent to reach $32.4bn with Amazon taking the lead followed by Microsoft, Alibaba, Google and IBM. Research vice president at … Continue reading "Amazon continues to dominate IaaS market"

Università di Messina, aperte le immatricolazioni: centisti esonerati dal pagamento delle tasse

la possibilità per i centisti di essere esonerati dal pagamento delle tasse non solo al I anno, ma per tutto il percorso di studio se regolare e con la … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

2 Million People Streamed the ‘Fortnite’ World Cup Finals

On Sunday, 16-year-old Kyle Giersdorf, also known as Bugha, won the $3 million grand prize at the Fortnite World Cup Finals. Johannes Eisele/Getty Images Greetings, and welcome to the latest edition of The Monitor, WIRED’s entertainment and culture news roundup. What’s happening this fine day? Well, for one, a lot of people saw Quentin Tarantino’s … Continue reading "2 Million People Streamed the ‘Fortnite’ World Cup Finals"

Bitcoin Holders Can't Escape the IRS

A Bitcoin holder who uses Bitcoin to buy another cryptocurrency, converts some of that new coin back into Bitcoin, and then uses it to buy a car, … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Huawei’s first 5G phone goes on sale in China next month

Huawei on Friday announced the upcoming release of its first 5G handset in its home market. Following on the heels of its UK debut, the Mate 20 X is currently up for pre-order, with an expected China arrival of August 16. The handset beats the foldable Mate X to market, in spite of that handset … Continue reading "Huawei’s first 5G phone goes on sale in China next month"

Big Data in Military Global Market Status, By Players, Types, Applications And Forecast To 2025BIG Data

Big Data in Military Industry Description The basic information of the report starts from the overview of industry overview, which includes a market profile. The market profile is all about the manufacturing technology and applications that describe the growth of the Big Data in Military market. The market is segmented in this information into various … Continue reading " Big Data in Military Global Market Status, By Players, Types, Applications And Forecast To 2025BIG Data"

The Instant Pot Duo is on sale at Amazon and cheaper than the Prime Day price

If you didn’t snag an Instant Pot during Prime Day, then you’re in luck. Amazon has the best-selling pressure cooker back on sale and cheaper than the Prime Day price. You can get the Instant Pot Duo V2 on sale for £89.99. That’s a £70 discount and £10 less than the Prime Day offer. If … Continue reading "The Instant Pot Duo is on sale at Amazon and cheaper than the Prime Day price"

Elon Musk says Teslas will soon be able to stream Netflix and YouTube

Tesla owners may be able to stream video from YouTube and Netflix on … CEO Elon Musk said on Twitter this weekend that the company will “soon” … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Star Wars News: The End of ‘Rise of Skywalker’ Will Melt Your Mind

It came in too late to be included in the last roundup, but everyone has met the Sith Trooper that got revealed in the run-up to Comic-Con International, right? Surely you’ve spent as much time as we have trying to work out just what that name and color scheme means. Are these the next generation … Continue reading "Star Wars News: The End of ‘Rise of Skywalker’ Will Melt Your Mind"

Flights to Croatia: LOT Considering Budapest-Zagreb Route, S7 Boosts Pula

Ex Yu Aviation reports that LOT Polish Airlines could soon operate a route between Budapest and Zagreb, as well as to Belgrade, Prague and Sofia, … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours

Ok dal Consiglio comunale al nuovo sistema di riscossione tasse “in house providing”

Le tasse comunali saranno riscosse con un nuovo modello di gestione interno tramite la Siena Parcheggi Spa. Un nuovo sistema di riscossione delle … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Minut raises $8M Series A for its camera-less home security device

Minut, a Swedish startup that has developed a camera-less home security device that it claims protects privacy better than competitors, has raised $8 million in Series A funding. The round is led by KPN Ventures, with participation from international energy and services company Centrica. Existing backers Karma Ventures, SOSV, and Nordic Makers also followed on, … Continue reading "Minut raises $8M Series A for its camera-less home security device"

AMD Ryzen processors get price cuts on Amazon – so now’s the time to upgrade your PC

Amazon has cut the price of a number of AMD Ryzen processors, making this the perfect time to upgrade your PC. The processors on offer include some of AMD’s latest 3rd generation Ryzen processors, which have currently been getting fantastic reviews due to their excellent performance and affordable prices. Amazon has also cut the price … Continue reading "AMD Ryzen processors get price cuts on Amazon – so now’s the time to upgrade your PC"

China Could Be About To Throw Its Weight Behind Bitcoin

Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies have had a tumultuous relationship with China over the last few years, with crypto trading volume notoriously difficult to … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Takeaway and Just Eat to merge in $10B deal to take on Deliveroo and Uber Eats in Europe

The food delivery wars in Europe remain hotter than a vindaloo, and that’s leading to some major consolidation: today Just Eat and Takeaway.com, two of the bigger take-out and delivery businesses in the region, announced that they are in the “advanced stages” of a merger. The deal would help them combine forces and take on … Continue reading "Takeaway and Just Eat to merge in $10B deal to take on Deliveroo and Uber Eats in Europe"

Milano, un mese di stop per la linea Verde del metrò tra Udine e Loreto: per tutto agosto lavori nelle gallerie della M2

Un mese di chiusura totale della circolazione per la linea Verde di Milano, la M2, tra le stazioni di Udine e Loreto. Quattro fermate importanti, per la mobilità: ma lo stop serve per un intervento di impermeabilizzazione delle gallerie in cui corrono i treni da molto, troppo tempo atteso. Per tutto agosto, quindi, la M2 … Continue reading "Milano, un mese di stop per la linea Verde del metrò tra Udine e Loreto: per tutto agosto lavori nelle gallerie della M2"

You’ll soon be able to stream YouTube and Netflix to your Tesla’s dashboard

You’ll soon be able to stream TV shows and movies to your Tesla’s dashboard via Netflix and YouTube, according CEO Elon Musk. Although Teslas will eventually be fully autonomous, that isn’t likely to happen for several years, so it won’t be possible to stream content when your attention should be on the road. Instead, the … Continue reading "You’ll soon be able to stream YouTube and Netflix to your Tesla’s dashboard"

Magic Monday: Holidays from €249 in this week's Top 5 travel deals!

€1,073: Family fun in France. Seven nights self-catering at Siblu Les Charmettes holiday village on the Charente Maritime coast is available from … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours

Così la fusione di Imu e Tasi diventa una stangata sulla casa

C'è, ad esempio, il dubbio che il progetto di accorpare le principali tasse sul mattone – l'Imu che grava sulle seconde case e la Tasi che dovrebbe … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Prenetics partners with Watsons, one of Asia’s largest personal care retailers, to sell its new consumer DNA tests

Genetics testing startup Prenetics today announced a major new deal for its brand in Asia. The company is partnering with A.S. Watson Group, the personal care giant whose stores are ubiquitous in many East and Southeast Asian countries. That means Watsons’ Hong Kong stores and website will be the first retailer in Asia to sell … Continue reading "Prenetics partners with Watsons, one of Asia’s largest personal care retailers, to sell its new consumer DNA tests"

Perverse Outcomes: FATF, Bitcoin and Financial Exclusion

Michael J. Casey is the chairman of CoinDesk's advisory board and a senior advisor for blockchain research at MIT's Digital Currency Initiative. social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

How to Watch the 2019 Fortnite World Cup Finals

The FIFA World Cup women’s soccer tournament just ended. So did the ICC Cricket World Cup. And the Rugby World Cup doesn’t start ’til September. So where can Cup junkies turn during these long, lonely weeks of midsummer to fill that deplorable Cup deficit? Fortnite, of course. Epic Games has organized a massive worldwide tournament … Continue reading "How to Watch the 2019 Fortnite World Cup Finals"

Google is phasing out the old Voice Search in favor of Assistant

The familiar microphone icon in Google’s search bar might soon be a thing of the past, according to some recent changes spotted by 9 to 5 Google. On some phones, Google’s old-school “Voice Search,” with the prompt “Say ‘Hey Google,'” has been replaced by the four-dot Assistant logo and the term “Ask your Assistant.” As … Continue reading "Google is phasing out the old Voice Search in favor of Assistant"

No Overtourism in Dubovnik Today as Stradun Floods (VIDEO)

July 28, 2019 – Croatia's crazy weather continues with Dubrovnik's famous Stradun flooded … And now, the latest symbol of Croatia's troubled summer. social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours

Reports claims all three new iPhones planned for 2020 will support 5G

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo — sometimes described as “the most accurate Apple analyst in the world” — has written a new note to investors saying that the three iPhones expected to launch in 2020 will feature support for 5G. In previous Kuo reports, it’s said the 2020 iPhones could be available in new sizes: a … Continue reading "Reports claims all three new iPhones planned for 2020 will support 5G"

Liked on YouTube: Mark Knopfler Going Home Final France 15 Juillet 2019 Nîmes

Mark Knopfler Going Home Final France 15 Juillet 2019 Nîmes Festival de Nîmes. Beaucoup trop d’émotions … tous les fans français sont mélangés entre l’euphorie et les larmes.. sa dernière chanson en France.. avec une musique mythique dans un lieu mythique: les Arènes!!! Les fans ont du mal à se séparer après un after jusqu’à … Continue reading "Liked on YouTube: Mark Knopfler Going Home Final France 15 Juillet 2019 Nîmes"

Week in Review: Regulation boogaloo

Hello, weekenders. This is Week-in-Review, where I give a heavy amount of analysis and/or rambling thoughts on one story while scouring the rest of the hundreds of stories that emerged on TechCrunch this week to surface my favorites for your reading pleasure. Last week, I talked about how services like Instagram had moved beyond letting … Continue reading "Week in Review: Regulation boogaloo"

Malpensa supera il primo esame, ma c’è ancora qualcosa da sistemare

C’è ancora qualcosa da mettere a posto all’aeroporto di Malpensa, ma è stato comunque un battesimo di fuoco che per il primo giorno ha retto l’urto dello spostamento di voli e passeggeri dovuti alla chiusura di Linate. Anche se nel pomeriggio l’ondata di maltempo – come ha certificato Eurocontrol, l’ente europeo che gestisce il traffico … Continue reading "Malpensa supera il primo esame, ma c’è ancora qualcosa da sistemare"

I filmed an entire short film on a Sony Xperia 1, just to see if I could

One of the biggest hurdles for budding filmmakers is getting decent gear. A decent film camera, like the Sony Alpha A7S II, can cost a four-digit price, then you’ve got to buy or rent tripods, lights, light stands, boom or lapel mics, field recorders, and much, much more – in short, filming can be inaccessible … Continue reading "I filmed an entire short film on a Sony Xperia 1, just to see if I could"

Seeing Through Silicon Valley’s Shameless ‘Disruption’

The great folk singer and champion of the people Pete Seeger, with a wee bit of sarcasm, used to tell union members not to waste their pity on the scab taking the side of the bosses during a strike. Have no fear, Seeger would say, the scab will bounce back and “make a good living … Continue reading "Seeing Through Silicon Valley’s Shameless ‘Disruption’"

7 Stunning Islands In Italy To Get To Before Everyone Else Does

Here, Dominic Petrino, director of business development for Select Italy, a boutique travel company specializing in custom itineraries, and Joyce … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours

Elon Musk says that Teslas will be able to safely stream Netflix and YouTube 'soon'

You'll soon be able to stream videos from Netflix and Hulu from Tesla dashboards, said CEO Elon Musk. In a tweet on Saturday, Musk wrote that the … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

New images of the upcoming Galaxy Watch Active 2 leak out

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is expected to be launched within the next couple of weeks – perhaps just ahead of the Galaxy Note 10 – and thanks to documents filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), we’ve got an early look at it. As spotted by Droid Life, the FCC filing is unusual … Continue reading "New images of the upcoming Galaxy Watch Active 2 leak out"

AI Video Startup Minute.ly Raises $8M To Help Boost Video PerformanceInnovation

AI-powered video enhancement firm Minute.ly announced last week the closing of an $8 million finance round. Investors that participated in the round include Ansonia Holdings Singapore BV and sports marketing company Infront. The Tel Aviv-based company has raised a total of $12 million to date. Get our weekly newsletter directly in your inbox! Sign up … Continue reading "AI Video Startup Minute.ly Raises $8M To Help Boost Video PerformanceInnovation"

Original Content podcast: Our love for ‘Queer Eye’ isn’t quite as strong

It’s been barely more than a year since the “Queer Eye” revival premiered on Netflix, but the series is already back for its fourth season. This time around, the Fab Five finds new makeover subjects in Kansas City (with a detour to Quincy, Illinois, where hairstylist Jonathan Van Ness grew up), offering their custom mix … Continue reading "Original Content podcast: Our love for ‘Queer Eye’ isn’t quite as strong"

He Was Employee Number 7 At Tesla And Now Has Built A $1 Billion Business That Makes Your …

Gene Berdichevsky was one of the early team members at Tesla. Now he's building his own unicorn startup, Sila Nanotechnologies, which is valued at … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Rope-less elevator technology to offer new architectural and design capabilities

The heights of future buildings are poised to grow higher as more people are expected to live in cities due to the shortage of space and urbanisation. Current high-rise buildings have an average height of 300 metres but the Burj Khalifa in Dubai has a height of 828 metres while Saudi Arabia’s Kingdom Tower will … Continue reading "Rope-less elevator technology to offer new architectural and design capabilities"

'You've got to enjoy the sacrifices': British riders on how they got to race (and win) the Tour de France

The honour of wearing the maillot jaune was reserved for those traditional great cycling nations – France, Italy, Belgium and Spain. social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours

Estratto contributivo Inps: dove richiederlo

La recente approvazione della cosiddetta “Quota cento”, ossia, di una nuova riforma delle pensioni che consente, a certi requisiti, un anticipo … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Daily Crunch: Yep, Apple is buying Intel’s modem business

The Daily Crunch is TechCrunch’s roundup of our biggest and most important stories. If you’d like to get this delivered to your inbox every day at around 9am Pacific, you can subscribe here. 1. Apple acquiring most of Intel’s smartphone modem business in $1B deal Apple has entered into a deal to acquire a majority … Continue reading "Daily Crunch: Yep, Apple is buying Intel’s modem business"

Amazon’s ‘The Boys’ Tests the Limits of Superhero Fatigue

Less than a week ago, 33 people posed for a photo at Marvel Studios’ Comic-Con panel, most of them actors who would be appearing in the studio’s upcoming film and television projects. While some were veterans, many were newcomers to Marvel’s ever-broadening paracosm—a narrative web that already crammed more than 60 heroes into May’s Avengers: … Continue reading "Amazon’s ‘The Boys’ Tests the Limits of Superhero Fatigue"

The Best Alternatives to iPhone, Apple Watch and Apple TV

Whether it's the iPhone, the Apple Watch, or the Apple TV, this is a brand that … Google takes the exact opposite approach of Samsung with its Android … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Presa la banda dei ladri d’appartamento in Lombardia: 17 arresti per 57 furti e per tentato omicidio di due carabinieri

Diciassette arresti all’alba di questa mattina, tra le province di Milano, Monza e Brianza e Varese. I carabinieri del Comando provinciale di Milano su disposizione della procura di Monza hanno fermato le persone ritenute a vario titolo responsabili di concorso in furto in abitazione, tentato omicidio, ricettazione e detenzione illegale di armi e munizioni. Sono … Continue reading "Presa la banda dei ladri d’appartamento in Lombardia: 17 arresti per 57 furti e per tentato omicidio di due carabinieri"

Windows 10 preview ushers in new Cortana app with chat-based interface

Windows 10 has witnessed the release of another preview build for the update due to land in the first half of 2020, and the big change here is what Microsoft’s describing as a new experience with Cortana. Build 18945 has been released to testers in the fast ring, and sees the digital assistant being turned … Continue reading "Windows 10 preview ushers in new Cortana app with chat-based interface"

Letters: praise for our Beach of the Year, Tenby; and why Margate's been marred

I opened the Travel section expecting to see several beaches within the top 40. Wrong! … Write to Travel and win £250 towards a holiday in Greece social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours

11 Best Gaming Headsets: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch, Mobile

08 Budget Luxury SteelSeries Arctis 3 (2019) The Arctis 3 has the quality design, comfort, retractable mic, and clear sound that make the Arctis line some of the best gaming headsets you can buy. This model also comes with an extra dual 3.5-mm cord for PCs that have separate audio and mic ports. The only … Continue reading "11 Best Gaming Headsets: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch, Mobile"

Pensioni anticipate e Quota 100: il 1° agosto usciranno 6.235 statali

Il meccanismo di accesso anticipato alla pensione prevede infatti per gli statali la maturazione di una finestra semestrale per poter beneficiare … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Bellingcat journalists targeted by failed phishing attempt

Investigative news site Bellingcat has confirmed several of its staff were targeted by an attempted phishing attack on their ProtonMail accounts, which the journalists and the email provider say failed. “Yet again, Bellingcat finds itself targeted by cyber attacks, almost certainly linked to our work on Russia,” wrote Eliot Higgins, founder of the investigative news … Continue reading "Bellingcat journalists targeted by failed phishing attempt"

Score a free Xbox One S or tablet with BT’s excellent fibre broadband deals

We’ve become very used to BT dropping gifts and incentives with its fibre broadband deals – it’s one of the things that makes them so popular after all. But this week, its outdone itself, offering everything from a free Xbox to M&S vouchers and pre-paid Mastercards. BT appears to be appealing to the masses this … Continue reading "Score a free Xbox One S or tablet with BT’s excellent fibre broadband deals"

Amazon cancels podcast-inspired ‘Lore’ after two seasons

The cancellation could make some TV producers nervous. Networks like HBO, FX and Showtime have all banked on podcast-inspired TV shows in the wake of Amazon’s deal. While there’s a clear difference between Lore and a talk show like Desus & Mero, this indicates that a loyal podcast fan base doesn’t necessarily translate to success … Continue reading "Amazon cancels podcast-inspired ‘Lore’ after two seasons"

Macron to Host Putin in France Before G-7 Summit

French President Emmanuel Macron said he'll host Russia's Vladimir Putin for talks on Aug. 19 before Group of Seven leaders meet in France. social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours

Amazon renews rescued sci-fi series ‘The Expanse’ for fifth season

This isn’t the first time Amazon has renewed a series well in advance of a season debut, but it still makes The Expanse part of an exclusive club. Amazon usually reserves these early renewals for shows it believes will be hits from the outset, such as Jack Ryan and Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Even a promising … Continue reading "Amazon renews rescued sci-fi series ‘The Expanse’ for fifth season"

This Is Why Investors Should Worry About Amazon's Future

But that's no reason to worry about Amazon —after all, it's been well-known that CEO Jeff Bezos trades off profitability for growth. And in the quarter … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Death Stranding trailer introduces a new character

Death Stranding’s release date is fast approaching and Hideo Kojima has dropped a brand new trailer which gives us another glimpse into its mysterious world. The latest trailer, first shown during San Diego Comic-Con, is taking a somewhat different approach than previous ones by focusing on just one character: Heartman. Played by Danish filmmaker Nicolas … Continue reading "Death Stranding trailer introduces a new character"

Ramy e Adam da oggi cittadini italiani: il conferimento ai due studenti eroi del bus dirottato

Sabato mattina il sindaco di Crema Stefania Bonaldi ha ufficializzato il conferimento della cittadinanza italiana a Ramy Shehata e Adam El Hamami, i due studenti di origine egiziana e marocchina della scuola medie Vailati che con il loro coraggio e la loro determinazione hanno contribuito, lo scorso marzo, a evitare una strage durante il dirottamento … Continue reading "Ramy e Adam da oggi cittadini italiani: il conferimento ai due studenti eroi del bus dirottato"

Will Heroes in Loincloths Ever Make a Comeback?

The sword and sorcery movies of the 1980s may look cheesy by today’s standards, but they’re fondly remembered by many fans. Science fiction author Matthew Kressel hosts regular get-togethers where he screens classic movies like Krull. “These are films that, for me, when I saw them for the first time, were just pure enjoyment,” Kressel … Continue reading "Will Heroes in Loincloths Ever Make a Comeback?"

Hit indie game Cuphead is headed to Tesla vehicles in August

Tesla’s games library is getting bigger, and the latest announced title is probably a familiar one to gaming fans: Cuphead. This indie game was released in 2017 for Xbox One and Windows after making a big debut in 2013, attracting a lot of attention thanks to its hand-drawn, retro Disney-esque animation style. Tesla CEO Elon … Continue reading "Hit indie game Cuphead is headed to Tesla vehicles in August"

Croatia Given Initial Green Light for Schengen Membership – Newspaper

ZAGREB, July 27, 2019 – Croatia has received as yet unofficial information from … In order for Croatia to actually join the passport-free travel area, the … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours

We checked out the neighborhood where Amazon is building a new 43-story tower in Bellevue, its …

Amazon was originally founded out of CEO Jeff Bezos' home in Bellevue, a suburb of Seattle. Bezos decided early on to move the company into … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Tasse, volano gli stracci Salvini a Tria: "O io o lui se rinvia lo choc fiscale"

E ieri, dai microfoni di Radio 24, è tornato alla carica: «Se il ministro dell'Economia del mio governo dice che di taglio delle tasse non se ne parla, o il … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Pokémon Duel will go offline in October

The Pokémon Company has announced that it will be shutting down its mobile strategy title, Pokémon Duel, on October 31 for both Android and iOS.  First launched in 2017, Pokémon Duel was a somewhat unexpected free-to-play release that combined Pokémon characters with turn-based board game inspired gameplay.  Once the shut down takes place, it’ll no … Continue reading "Pokémon Duel will go offline in October"

Marcus Hutchins, malware researcher and ‘WannaCry hero,’ sentenced to supervised release

Marcus Hutchins, the malware researcher who became known as an “accidental hero” for stopping the WannaCry ransomware attack in 2017, has been sentenced to supervised release for one year on charges of making and selling the Kronos banking malware. Presiding Judge J. P. Stadtmueller described Hutchins, 25, as a “talented” but “youthful offender” in remarks … Continue reading "Marcus Hutchins, malware researcher and ‘WannaCry hero,’ sentenced to supervised release"

Space Photos of the Week: Strap on Your Space Goggles and Bask in the Starlight

This dreamy photo combines visible light from the Hubble Space Telescope (the purples) and high-frequency light from the Chandra X-ray Observatory (the blues) to showcase the activity at this extremely active star-forming region, called NGC 604, located within Messier 33. (French astronomer Charles Messier began spotting and cataloguing nebulae and star clusters in the early … Continue reading "Space Photos of the Week: Strap on Your Space Goggles and Bask in the Starlight"

Olivia Culpo Flashes Rock-Hard Abs In Cheeky Instagram Photo

Sports Illustrated swimsuit model and Maxim Hot 100 cover girl Olivia Culpo has been living it up in Mexico for the past week or so, and her Instagram … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #swimsuit

The design of the Huawei Mate X may have been tweaked ahead of its launch

Samsung has had to make a few tweaks to the design of the Galaxy Fold to get it ready to go on sale, and it appears Huawei has done the same with its own foldable – new photos of the Huawei Mate X suggest a number of subtle changes have been made. Chinese journalist Li … Continue reading "The design of the Huawei Mate X may have been tweaked ahead of its launch"

How hospitals are using AI to save their sickest patients and curb ‘alarm fatigue’AI & Surroundings

From interpreting CT scans to diagnosing eye disease, artificial intelligence is taking on medical tasks once reserved for only highly trained medical specialists — and in many cases outperforming its human counterparts. Now AI is starting to show up in intensive care units, where hospitals treat their sickest patients. Doctors who have used the new … Continue reading "How hospitals are using AI to save their sickest patients and curb ‘alarm fatigue’AI & Surroundings"

Using the same tactics as ‘Big Tobacco,’ Juul may have intentionally targeted teens

After a hearing this week, members of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform said that Juul, the ultra-popular e-cigarette brand, may have intentionally targeted teens in schools and online. Based on 55,000 non-public documents out of Juul Labs, the subcommittee said that Juul’s Youth Prevention Plan recruited schools into a program that put … Continue reading "Using the same tactics as ‘Big Tobacco,’ Juul may have intentionally targeted teens"

The US Treasury Secretary Made A Dire Warning Over The Future Of Bitcoin

Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies have been catapulted back into the public consciousness over recent months, not only because of the soaring bitcoin … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Is Anyone Having a Record Tourism Season in Croatia? Oh, Yes – Ante from Hvar Tours

July 26, 2019 – As the Ministry of Tourism restricts access to the transparent and award-winning eVisitor statistics system and last available statistics … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours

Emergence’s Jason Green joins TC Sessions: Enterprise this September

Picking winners from the herd of early-stage enterprise startups is challenging — so much competition, so many disruptive technologies, including mobile, cloud and AI. One investor who has consistently identified winners is Jason Green, founder and general partner at Emergence, and TechCrunch is very pleased to announce that he will join the investor panel at … Continue reading "Emergence’s Jason Green joins TC Sessions: Enterprise this September"

Australia vs Argentina live stream: how to watch today’s Rugby Championship 2019 from anywhere

The pressure is mounting on Aussie head coach Michael Cheika after their 2019 Rugby Championship campaign go off to a losing start against South Africa. While Argentina will feel hard done by after an agonising 20-16 defeat to New Zealand in Buenos Aires in their opening game of the tournament, and will be out to right that … Continue reading "Australia vs Argentina live stream: how to watch today’s Rugby Championship 2019 from anywhere"

Operazione ‘Bridge’ da Linate a Malpensa: il trasloco nella notte

Operazione ‘Bridge’ da Linate a Malpensa: il trasloco nella notte – 1 di 1 – Milano – Repubblica.it L’hanno chiamata operazione ‘Bridge’, ponte: il maxi trasloco di mezzi e strutture da Linate  -che chiude per tre mesi – a Malpensa, avvenuto durante la notte dopo l’ultimo decollo da Linate. Una carovana di camion, con le … Continue reading "Operazione ‘Bridge’ da Linate a Malpensa: il trasloco nella notte"

DJI appears to be making its first FPV racing drone

DJI appears to be readying the release of a first-person-view (FPV) drone, according to FCC filings spotted by DroneDJ. Three products — a “DJI FPV … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

David and Goliath: Approaching the ‘deal’

Adam Zagaris Contributor Adam Zagaris is an attorney, partner and founder at Moonshot Legal, specializing in commercial contracts. Adam helps startups close deals and move up and to the right. < p id=”speakable-summary”>It is a simple question with a complex answer. How does a startup get from zero to execution when negotiating contracts with potential … Continue reading "David and Goliath: Approaching the ‘deal’"

Why Big Banks Could Soon Jump on the Quantum Bandwagon

In the time it takes you to read this sentence, investment banks, hedge funds, and other investors around the world will have traded about $80 million in stocks. That adds up to more than $200 billion per day, or nearly $70 trillion total last year, according to the World Bank. “These are huge, enormous amounts … Continue reading "Why Big Banks Could Soon Jump on the Quantum Bandwagon"

Hotels with views of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco

I admit that cycling across the Golden Gate Bridge isn't as cool as I'd thought. Yes, it's flat, but playing dodgems with cyclists hurtling the other way as … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours

UFC 240 live stream: how to watch Holloway vs Edgar tonight from anywhere

It’s UFC 240 time tonight as the world’s biggest MMA organisation heads to Edmonton in Canada. The main event has been two years in the making – Max Holloway is finally taking on 37-year-old former lightweight king Frankie Edgar in UFC Featherweight title bout for the ages. Read on to discover how to get a … Continue reading "UFC 240 live stream: how to watch Holloway vs Edgar tonight from anywhere"

RIFORMA PENSIONI/ Quota 100, i costi ei risparmi fino al 2027 (ultime notizie)

Si parla molto delle domande pervenute all'Inps per accedere a Quota 100 e del costo complessivo dell'ultima riforma pensioni. Alberto Brambilla, in … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Watch this ‘Heartman’ cutscene to learn more about ‘Death Stranding’

Hideo Kojima’s upcoming “cinematic adventure” game for PlayStation 4 is still quite a mystery, but this Death Stranding trailer that debuted at Comic-Con last week reveals more about it. Leaks of the video appeared online recently, but now you can watch it at home in full quality, as the character “Heartman” — based on filmmaker … Continue reading "Watch this ‘Heartman’ cutscene to learn more about ‘Death Stranding’"

A Milano il nuovo regolamento sui monopattini: multe fino a 99 euro

I mezzi di ultima generazione «non sono giocattoli e la strada non è una giostra, per questo siamo stati chiari nel definire gli ambiti dove possono circolare al fine di garantire la sicurezza di tutti. Chi li usa deve farlo con prudenza e attenzione per sé e per gli altri. Soprattutto, è bene ricordarlo, i … Continue reading "A Milano il nuovo regolamento sui monopattini: multe fino a 99 euro"

T-Mobile and Sprint get DOJ approval for $26 billion merger deal

The U.S. Department of Justice this morning gave the green light to T-Mobile US and Sprint for their proposed $26 billion merger. The deal, which would combine the nation’s third and fourth largest carriers (by subscriber number) has been greenlit on the condition that T-Mobile sell its prepaid assets (including Boost Mobile) to Dish Network. … Continue reading "T-Mobile and Sprint get DOJ approval for $26 billion merger deal"

Intercontinental Lyon – Hôtel Dieu

A historic hospital on the Rhône is the monumental setting for the latest opening from InterContinental in the shape of Lyon's Hôtel Dieu. Stylish rooms … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours

Lancia Is Outselling Alfa Romeo In The European Union So Far In 2019

Jul 25, 2019 at 1:49am By: Adrian Padeanu Isn’t that quite the shocker? Remember Lancia? Exactly. The iconic 112-year-old marque that gave the rally world the Delta Integrale and Stratos is now merely a shadow of its former glory since it has been reduced to a one-market, one-model brand. The only car available in its … Continue reading "Lancia Is Outselling Alfa Romeo In The European Union So Far In 2019"

Rincaro Pisamover, Conti: "Scelta tra aumento del biglietto o tasse per i pisani"

“Trovandoci costretti a scegliere tra far pagare tutti i pisani, istituendo di fatto una tassa in più, o aumentare il biglietto del Pisamover solo per chi lo … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Amazon’s Revolutionary Retail Strategy? Recycling Old Ideas

I sometimes think that if you could look in the safe behind Jeff Bezos’ desk, instead of the sports almanac from Back to the Future you’d find an Encyclopedia of Retail, written in maybe 1985. There would be Post-It notes on every page, and every one of those notes would have been turned into a … Continue reading "Amazon’s Revolutionary Retail Strategy? Recycling Old Ideas"

Trump says Apple will not be given tariff waivers or relief for Mac Pro parts made in China

In a tweet on Friday, President Trump said his administration will not grant Apple any relief on Mac Pro parts made in China. “Apple will not be given … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Muzmatch adds $7M to swipe right on Muslim majority markets

Muzmatch, a matchmaking app for Muslims, has just swiped a $7 million Series A on the back of continued momentum for its community sensitive approach to soulmate searching for people of the Islamic faith. It now has more than 1.5M users of its apps, across 210 countries, swiping, matching and chatting online as they try … Continue reading "Muzmatch adds $7M to swipe right on Muslim majority markets"

Huawei Mate 30 Pro: release date, news, price and leaks

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro is the next major phone launch from the Chinese smartphone manufacturer after the Mate 20 Pro, with the covers expect to be lifted on the new handset (and the base Huawei Mate 30) in October. However, by the time the Huawei Mate 30 Pro launch comes around, the company could … Continue reading "Huawei Mate 30 Pro: release date, news, price and leaks"

Gross Domestic Product, 2nd quarter 2019 (advance estimate), and annual update

Gross Domestic Product, 2nd quarter 2019 (advance estimate), and annual update Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased 2.1 percent in the second quarter of 2019, according to the “advance” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the first quarter, real GDP increased 3.1 percent. Full Text Published July 26, 2019 at 02:30PM Read … Continue reading "Gross Domestic Product, 2nd quarter 2019 (advance estimate), and annual update"

Hadoop Big Data Analytics Market Expected Massive CAGR of +43% by 2025 with Profiling Key …BIG Data

The Hadoop big data analytics market is projected to grow from USD 6.71 Billion in 2019 to USD 40.69 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of +43% between 2019 and 2025. Hadoop is a distributed processing technology used for Big Data analysis. Big data analytics refers to the strategy of analyzing large volumes of data, … Continue reading " Hadoop Big Data Analytics Market Expected Massive CAGR of +43% by 2025 with Profiling Key …BIG Data"

3 Reasons President Trump Is Great For The Bitcoin Price

Bitcoin has been around for roughly ten years now, but many people still don't understand its underlying value proposition. Those who are bullish on … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

JO&JOE HOSSEGOR

A French Basque country home is the setting for Jo&Joe, a new hotel/hostel concept that epitomises millennial cool. Local laid-back surf culture … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours

Intel’s earnings continue to drop, but Ice Lake and Apple sale could save the day

Intel just released its earnings for the second quarter of the 2019 fiscal year, and while the results beat analyst expectations and lead to an improved full-year outlook, it still shows a year-on-year drop. First, the good news: the results show revenues of $16.5 billion, which beat analyst estimates – Zacks Consensus Estimates expected $15.6 … Continue reading "Intel’s earnings continue to drop, but Ice Lake and Apple sale could save the day"

Miliardi le tasse non riscosse dalla Chiesa

Ce lo chiede l'Europa: l'Italia non accampi scuse, rispetti le sentenze e riscuota finalmente le somme dell'ICI non pagate dagli enti ecclesiastici … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Apollo Becomes First Cryptocurrency to Successfully Implement Database Sharding

This first shard signaled a monumental accomplishment towards blockchain advancement and a revolutionary moment in cryptocurrency history. social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Apple Is Buying Intel’s Modem Unit to Control Its 5G Destiny

Apple said Thursday that it will spend $1 billion to buy most of Intel’s business that makes modems for smart­phones—the crucial chips that connect devices to cell net­works and Wi-Fi. The deal gives the iPhone maker new power to customize and control the technology inside its mobile devices at a time when the industry is … Continue reading "Apple Is Buying Intel’s Modem Unit to Control Its 5G Destiny"

Australia considers more regulation of Google and Facebook

The Australian government released a report Friday recommending tighter oversight over multinational digital platforms including Google and … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Windows 10 May 2019 Update runs into trouble with some Intel drivers

Windows 10 users looking to move to the latest May 2019 Update – perhaps for security reasons, as we’ve recently seen – should be aware that the upgrade is being blocked for certain older Intel drivers. As Microsoft explains, there are compatibility issues with certain Intel Rapid Storage Technology drivers – between versions 15.1.0.1002 and … Continue reading "Windows 10 May 2019 Update runs into trouble with some Intel drivers"

AWS revenue growth slips a bit, but remains Amazon’s golden goose

Like Azure last week, AWS reported some slippage in its cloud earnings growth numbers today, dropping from 49% growth last year at this time to 37% this year. Total revenue increased from Q2 last year, from $6.105 billion to $8.381 billion this year. Today’s report puts the company on an astonishing run rate of more … Continue reading "AWS revenue growth slips a bit, but remains Amazon’s golden goose"

UNIGLOBE Travel expands in France with addition of CAP5 Voyages

UNIGLOBE Travel announced (22-Jul-2019) it is expanding operations in France with the addition of UNIGLOBE CAP5 Voyages as a travel agency … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours

Can forensics save forests?

Can forensics save forests? <img width="660" height="495" alt="" src="https://c402277.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/photos/16403/images/simple_style_full/Microscope_Forest_Lab_CSI_Wood_Forensics_2.jpg?1541009168" /><div class="woodcut"> Is this cut of wood cedar? How about mahogany? Or walnut? If this wood quiz has you stumped, you’re not alone. Scroll to learn more▼ Even those with a keen eye struggle to tell the difference among tree species by looking at just the … Continue reading "Can forensics save forests?"

Firefox for Oculus Quest lets you plunge into the web head-first

Mozilla has released its virtual reality web browser, Firefox Reality, for Oculus Quest headsets, letting you immerse yourself in online video, games, group chats and more. The VR browser is already available for various headsets, and became the default option for HTC Vive in January, but Oculus Quest’s extra power should mean smoother performance when … Continue reading "Firefox for Oculus Quest lets you plunge into the web head-first"

AWS gets a chatbot

AWS, Amazon’s cloud computing arm, today announced the beta launch of the AWS Chatbot, a chatty little chap who slides into your Slack and Amazon Chime channels and can inform you of any issues with your AWS resources. It’s hard to imagine DevOps teams that don’t use Slack or similar tools, so it’s actually a … Continue reading "AWS gets a chatbot"

Drag Queen vs. David Duke: Whose Tweets Are More ‘Toxic’?

Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube have been making significant investments in the development of artificial intelligence to moderate content and automate the removal of harmful posts. These decision-making technologies typically rely on machine learning techniques and are specific to types of content, such as images, videos, sounds, and written text. Some of … Continue reading "Drag Queen vs. David Duke: Whose Tweets Are More ‘Toxic’?"

Four threats to manatees and mangroves in Florida – and how we can save them

Four threats to manatees and mangroves in Florida – and how we can save them <img width="660" height="495" alt="" src="https://c402277.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/photos/14133/images/simple_style_full/manatee_river_fall2017.jpg?1501600721" /><img width="660" height="495" alt="" src="https://c402277.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/photos/17576/images/simple_style_full/Medium_WW182603.jpg?1564062056" /><img width="660" height="495" alt="" src="https://c402277.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/photos/12588/images/simple_style_full/Large_WW22247.jpg?1476983453" /><img width="660" height="495" alt="" src="https://c402277.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/photos/17574/images/simple_style_full/Medium_WW22266.jpg?1564061854" /><img width="660" height="495" alt="" src="https://c402277.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/photos/17578/images...

Greece travel warning: Foreign Office updates advice for road travel on Greek holidays

Greece travel warning: Foreign Office updates advice for road travel on Greek holidays … to Greek shores this summer, the FCO has now updated its travel advice. … in France and other EU/EEA countries as a visitor,” the Foreign Office explains. ….. holidays 2019 spain most popular destinations usa … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit … Continue reading " Greece travel warning: Foreign Office updates advice for road travel on Greek holidays"

Stage 18 Tour de France live stream: how to watch online from anywhere

Onwards to the Alps! Can Julian Alaphilippe hold on and bring the 2019 Tour de France title to his home country? As well as the other riders, some muscle-burning climbs and an exhilarating descents stand in the French rider’s way as Le Tour enters its last few days. To see the sights and the cycling … Continue reading "Stage 18 Tour de France live stream: how to watch online from anywhere"

Pensioni, riscatto periodi non coperti da contribuzione: requisiti, effetti e presentazione domanda

L'Inps, con circolare n. 106 del 25/07/2019, fornisce indicazioni in merito alla facoltà di riscatto dei periodi non coperti da contribuzione e al riscatto … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

ispace Europe tapped by the European Space Agency for mission to extract water from the Moon

Space startup ispace, which is headquartered in Japan but has a European subsidiary based in Luxembourg, will take part in PROSPECT, a program run by the European Space Agency (ESA) that intends to extreme water from the Moon’s southern pole, with a target mission date of 2024 or 2025. PROSPECT isn’t just a cool reference … Continue reading "ispace Europe tapped by the European Space Agency for mission to extract water from the Moon"

'Not a lot to like' — analysts pan Tesla as the shares are slammed on poor results

"We continue to believe Tesla is fundamentally overvalued but strategically undervalued," Morgan Stanley says. "Overall, we doubt this quarter will … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Sonos Ikea Symfonisk Review: A Sonos Speaker With Ikea’s Good Looks

Our home lives are shrinking. Last year, the average size of new houses built in the US fell for the third straight year, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Worldwide, the UN expects more and more people to gravitate toward urban areas over the next 30 years. The smart homes of the future, … Continue reading "Sonos Ikea Symfonisk Review: A Sonos Speaker With Ikea’s Good Looks"

Gross Domestic Product by State, 1st quarter 2019

Gross Domestic Product by State, 1st quarter 2019 Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased in all 50 states and the District of Columbia in the first quarter of 2019. The percent change in real GDP in the first quarter ranged from 5.2 percent in West Virginia to 1.2 percent in Hawaii. Full Text Published July … Continue reading "Gross Domestic Product by State, 1st quarter 2019"

Facebook ignored staff warnings about “sketchy” Cambridge Analytica in September 2015

Facebook employees tried to alert the company about the activity of Cambridge Analytica as early as September 2015, per the SEC’s complaint against the company which was published yesterday. This chimes with a court filing that emerged earlier this year — which also suggested Facebook knew of concerns about the controversial data company earlier than … Continue reading "Facebook ignored staff warnings about “sketchy” Cambridge Analytica in September 2015"

Eight ways to reduce and offset your digital carbon footprint

About the author M.J. Kelly is the Managing Editor of Mozilla. Whether it’s from doing things like burning fossil fuels through driving, cranking up the furnace or grilling a steak, we are all responsible for releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which is called our carbon footprint. When we collectively produce more carbon than the … Continue reading "Eight ways to reduce and offset your digital carbon footprint"

Big data, the shield for margins: how to use technology to make sale season more profitableBIG Data

Big data, the shield for margins. Most companies in the fashion system are suffering margin drops every year, due mainly to price deductions and the rise of promotions. The Pairing advanced analytics with intuitive tools to transform retail markdown management, report by McKinsey, points that companies are not using technological resources to work with sale … Continue reading " Big data , the shield for margins: how to use technology to make sale season more profitableBIG Data"

Tesla stock stalls after reporting greater-than-expected loss

Shares of Tesla plunged more than 10 percent in late trading after Elon Musks' electric-car maker reported a greater-than-expected second-quarter … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

A second heat wave hits Europe, with Paris expecting 109F on Thursday

Elisabeth Borne, France's minister of sustainable development, urged citizens to cancel or postpone all unnecessary travel during the heat wave, … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours

Pensioni 2019, ultimissime su opzione donna: proroga sempre più vicina?

Le ultimissime novità sulla riforma pensioni al 25 luglio 2019, riguardano nello specifico la proroga dell'opzione donna e le notizie che vengono … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

9 reasons the Facebook FTC settlement is a joke

The FTC just announced the details of its settlement agreement with Facebook over years of privacy practices in violation of a previous order. To say the settlement is favorable to Facebook, even with the record $5 billion penalty, is an understatement; the company’s lawyers are probably popping champagne right about now. Here’s why. 1. $5 … Continue reading "9 reasons the Facebook FTC settlement is a joke"

Facebook’s Ex-Security Chief Details His ‘Observatory’ for Internet Abuse

When Alex Stamos describes the challenge of studying the worst problems of mass-scale bad behavior on the internet, he compares it to astronomy. To chart the cosmos, astronomers don’t build their own Hubble telescopes or Arecibo observatories. They concentrate their resources in a few well-situated places, and share time on expensive hardware. But when it … Continue reading "Facebook’s Ex-Security Chief Details His ‘Observatory’ for Internet Abuse"

Liked on YouTube: THE GREAT HACK Trailer (2019) Netflix

THE GREAT HACK Trailer (2019) Netflix Official The Great Hack Movie Trailer 2019 | Subscribe ➤ http://abo.yt/ki | Documentary Movie Trailer | Release: 28 Jul 2019 | More https://ift.tt/2NVfB68 Data has surpassed oil as the world’s most valuable asset. It’s being weaponized to wage cultural and political warfare. People everywhere are in a battle for … Continue reading "Liked on YouTube: THE GREAT HACK Trailer (2019) Netflix"

Toyota invests $600 million in Didi, with the two setting up a new joint venture for driver services

Didi Chuxing announced today that it has received new investment totaling $600 million from Toyota Motor Corporation. As part of the deal, the two companies will also set up a joint venture with GAC Toyota Motor to provide vehicle-related services to drivers on Didi’s ride-sharing platform. GAC Toyota itself is a joint venture between Toyota … Continue reading "Toyota invests $600 million in Didi, with the two setting up a new joint venture for driver services"

Tesla Posts Record Deliveries in Q2 2019, But Still Lost $408 Million

Electric car giant Tesla had its stock plunge over 10 percent in after-hours trading … Tesla recently upgraded the Model S and X to have 10 percent higher … but CEO Elon Musk has quashed rumors that Tesla has plans to introduce … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

The FTC Takes On Mark Zuckerberg, Rutger Hauer Dies, and More News

The FTC took a shot at Mark Zuckerberg, actor Rutger Hauer died, and the comforts of in-game drudgery. Here’s the news you need to know, in two minutes or less. Want to receive this two-minute roundup as an email every weekday? Sign up here! Today’s Headlines The FTC wants more privacy, less Zuckerberg at Facebook … Continue reading "The FTC Takes On Mark Zuckerberg, Rutger Hauer Dies, and More News"

I Love Produce partners travel to Spain for International table soccer tournament

I Love Produce partners travel to Spain for International table soccer … while your competition's table might be from Spain, France, Germany, Italy or … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours

Facebook hit with $5bn fine over user privacy fears

Facebook has been hit with a record $5bn fine by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to settle privacy concerns over the Cambridge Analytica data-stealing scandal. The social network will also be required to establish an independent privacy committee that CEO Mark Zuckerberg will have no control over. The FTC began its probe into Facebook … Continue reading "Facebook hit with $5bn fine over user privacy fears"

Occipital’s Structure Sensor Mark II is a smaller and much improved 3D scanner for your iPad

  Back in 2013, Occipital (a company then best known for making the RedLaser barcode scanning app) released the Structure Sensor, a device that turned any iPad you strapped it to into a portable 3D scanner. Six years later, they’re back with the next one: Structure Sensor Mark II. It’s about half the size, but … Continue reading "Occipital’s Structure Sensor Mark II is a smaller and much improved 3D scanner for your iPad"

Sciopero trasporti Milano, si fermano tutte le linee della metropolitana

«La circolazione delle linee metropolitane viene progressivamente sospesa fino alle 22, quando il servizio riprenderà su tutte le linee». È la comunicazione di Atm alle 18, inizio dello sciopero nazionale dei trasporti. Bus e tram a rischio. In mattinata pesanti disagi sulle linee gestite da Ferrovienord: qui l’agitazione, prevista dalle 9 alle 13, ha avuto … Continue reading "Sciopero trasporti Milano, si fermano tutte le linee della metropolitana"

Amazon Kindle Oasis 2019 review: getting warmer

Amazon's Kindle Oasis is the zenith of the company's e-reader offerings (and given Amazon's sheer dominance of the space, also the nicest e-reader … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Depression and the Solace of ‘Grinding’ in Online Games

I’ve been hunting for gear for hours. Scouring planet to planet, gathering resources, finishing quest steps. My goal is a gun made by a superpowerful AI on Mars, but I’ve got some chores to do before I can get my hands on it. I have to access 15 information nodes strewn about the ruined red … Continue reading "Depression and the Solace of ‘Grinding’ in Online Games"

Why do media companies struggle to produce anything of value?

It’s the absolute best economy the United States has seen in decades, and yet, you wouldn’t know it from looking at the employee rolls at major news and media outlets. Thousands of journalists have lost their jobs this year through restructurings and layoffs while cities like Youngstown, Ohio have lost their one and only daily … Continue reading "Why do media companies struggle to produce anything of value?"

JBL’s Google Assistant soundbar finally released after a year-long delay

It’s been a while since the JBL Link Bar was announced – nearly a year, in fact – but the all-in-one soundbar, Android TV box, Chromecast device, and Google Assistant speaker has just become available to buy.  According to Engadget, pre-orders started almost a year ago too – but now the Link Bar can finally … Continue reading "JBL’s Google Assistant soundbar finally released after a year-long delay"

Apple iOS 13 Hints At iPhone USB-C Charging Upgrade

At this point, you probably have every reason to skip the new iPhone 11 and iPhone XR2 – they don’t look good. But wait. Apple itself has now ‘accidentally’ revealed a shock new iPhone upgrade which might just change your mind.  Apple iOS 13 recovery mode Vs iOS 12 – USB-C replaces Lightning Raphaël Mouton‏, … Continue reading "Apple iOS 13 Hints At iPhone USB-C Charging Upgrade"

Travel insurance: British medical assistance dispute heats up in Spain

Confusion over the type of emergency medical assistance British holidaymakers are entitled to on their insurance is creating problems in Spain. social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours

A New Law Makes Bots Identify Themselves—That’s the Problem

This month, California became the first state to require bots to openly identify as automated online accounts. On July 1, nine months after being signed into law, California’s SB 1001—the “Bolstering Online Transparency,” or B.O.T. bill—came into effect. The new rule requires all bots that attempt to influence California residents’ voting or purchasing behaviors to … Continue reading "A New Law Makes Bots Identify Themselves—That’s the Problem"

Facebook ends friend data access for Microsoft and Sony, the last 2 of its legacy partners, under FTC deal

One more consequence of the FTC’s investigation of Facebook, which culminated in a record $5 billion settlement announced today: it’s finally tightening another string in its privacy policy by cutting off access to friend data for Microsoft and Sony, the company announced today. It described having allowed them access up to now as “our mistake.” … Continue reading "Facebook ends friend data access for Microsoft and Sony, the last 2 of its legacy partners, under FTC deal"

Google is cracking down on snooping Chrome extensions

Google is cracking down on Chrome extensions that request access to more data than they actually need, and will soon start purging offenders from the Chrome Web Store. In May, Google announced that it would be encouraging developers to think twice about asking for unnecessary information, it’s now tightening the rules and making it an … Continue reading "Google is cracking down on snooping Chrome extensions"

Direct Investment by Country and Industry, 2018

Direct Investment by Country and Industry, 2018 The U.S. direct investment abroad position, or cumulative level of investment, decreased $62.3 billion to $5.95 trillion at the end of 2018 from $6.01 trillion at the end of 2017. The decrease was due to the repatriation of accumulated prior earnings by U.S. multinationals from their foreign affiliates, … Continue reading "Direct Investment by Country and Industry, 2018"

The case for the right kind of logging in Peru

The case for the right kind of logging in Peru <img width="660" height="495" alt="" src="https://c402277.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/photos/9751/images/simple_style_full/143B5292.jpg?1439482460" /><img width="660" height="495" alt="" src="https://c402277.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/photos/17551/images/simple_style_full/Medium_WW1103356.jpg?1563888245" />The sounds of Peru&rsquo;s jungles are akin to those of a symphony. The high-pitched calls of toucans, the slow roar of howler monkeys, and the buzzing of insects together create unforgettable melodies. But these natural … Continue reading "The case for the right kind of logging in Peru"

Tile finds another $45M to expand its item-tracking devices and platform

Tile — the company that makes popular small square-shaped tags and other technology to help people keep track of physical belongings like keys and bags — has made more recent moves to link up with chipmakers, helping it expand to wireless headsets and other electronic and other connected items as part of a wider smart home strategy. … Continue reading "Tile finds another $45M to expand its item-tracking devices and platform"

Many Animals Can’t Adapt to Climate Change Fast Enough

Climate change has thrown our beautifully balanced planet into chaos. As oceans and forests transform and ecosystems go into shock, perhaps a million species teeter on the edge of extinction. But there may still be hope for these organisms. Some will change their behaviors in response to soaring global temperatures; they might, say, reproduce earlier … Continue reading "Many Animals Can’t Adapt to Climate Change Fast Enough"

Vlocity Brings the Industry Cloud to the Innovation Martlesham Tech Cluster, Located at BT’s …Innovation

LONDON, July 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vlocity Inc., a leading provider of industry-specific cloud software, announced today that Vlocity has joined Innovation Martlesham, a cluster of high-tech firms based at BT’s Adastral Park Research and Development facility. Innovation Martlesham is a collaborative ecosystem of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) companies focused on the development … Continue reading "Vlocity Brings the Industry Cloud to the Innovation Martlesham Tech Cluster, Located at BT’s …Innovation"

Netflix’s mobile-only streaming plan kicks off in India, as the world watches

Netflix has now launched its cheapest streaming plan yet – limited to its mobile and tablet apps – in a bid to attract a wider array of casual users for titles like Stranger Things, Orange is the New Black, and the upcoming The Witcher TV series. Only a few days ago, Netflix confirmed a mobile-only … Continue reading "Netflix’s mobile-only streaming plan kicks off in India, as the world watches"

What you need to know about Europe's summer transport strikes

Some European countries will be hit by transport strikes this summer with a number due to kick in as early as this week. To prepare you for any … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours

Dai vitalizi alle pensioni d'oro. Un anno di tagli alla Camera. Parla il questore 5 Stelle di …

“È stato un anno impegnativo ma pieno di soddisfazioni per i risultati che siamo riusciti a raggiungere”. Dal taglio dei vitalizi degli ex onorevoli (e … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

LIV, a startup making VR gaming more interactive for audiences, raises $1M from Oculus founder, and Seedcamp

LIV, a Prague-based company that wants to make VR gaming more fun to watch, and in turn bring players and spectators closer together, has picked up $1 million in funding. That’s a pretty modest raise as far as ambitious upstarts go — and LIV is certainly ambitious. However, the list of backers includes noteworthy names, … Continue reading "LIV, a startup making VR gaming more interactive for audiences, raises $1M from Oculus founder, and Seedcamp"

Sciopero dei trasporti: cancellazioni e ritardi sui treni dalle 9 alle 17 e per Atm dalle 18 alle 22

Giornata di pesanti disagi, oggi, per chi viaggia e chi usa i mezzi pubblici e i treni per muoversi. Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl e Uiltrasporti hanno proclamato per oggi uno sciopero dei trasporti, che si svolge anche a Milano e in Lombardia con orari e modalità differenti a seconda dei mezzi e delle città. Nel trasporto ferroviario … Continue reading "Sciopero dei trasporti: cancellazioni e ritardi sui treni dalle 9 alle 17 e per Atm dalle 18 alle 22"