Oof. We’re used to leaks from factory floors, retailers and, well, those who make a living from the dark art, but the manufacturer itself? That’s unusual. And multiple leaks? That’s just embarrassing. Today, Samsung accidentally posted a video for its next flagship phone, the Galaxy […]
Month: August 2018
Decreto Dignità, via libera della Camera. Salgono le multe per chi viola il divieto di pubblicità del gioco
Durante il passaggio a Montecitorio del testo, che passa al Senato in seconda lettura, è passato un emendamento che porta le sanzioni al 20% del valore delle sponsorizzazioni. Sui Gratta e vinci ci sarà la scritta "Nuoce alla salute". Introdotto un … by Livio Acerbo […]
Climate Change’s Looming Mental Health Crisis
For the Inuit of Labrador in Canada, climate disaster has already arrived. These indigenous people form an intense bond with their land, hunting for food and fur. “People like to go out on the land to feel good,” says Noah Nochasak in the documentary Lament […]
Will self-driving cars kill parking?
Jeff Peters Contributor Jeff Peters, PhD is a principal at Autotech Ventures, investing in transportation startups. He has published academic and media articles on transportation, optimization, autonomous driving and AI. More posts by this contributor The AI in your non-autonomous car Some people have postulated […]
Could geoengineering be used to manage our climate?
Main image: Clouds can be manipulated to reflect-back sunlight. Credit: CC0 Creative Commons Tech tells us that our planet is heating up. The hottest years ever recorded, in order, are: 2015, 2016, 2017, to be followed, probably by 2018. We’re pumping out carbon dioxide, which […]
Accept Chequers… or it’s no deal on Brexit: PM issues an ultimatum to the French as cracks show …
The Prime Minister cut short her holiday in Italy to travel to the French president's summer retreat Fort Bregancon in a bid to sell her controversial … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours
Pensioni, il Governo accelera su Quota 100 mentre Di Maio attacca privilegi sindacalisti
Il Governo prosegue nella sua battaglia contro i privilegi ingiusti. Nelle scorse settimane, dito puntato contro i vitalizi degli ex parlamentari e Pensioni … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit
Google Maps’ location sharing now includes your battery life
By showing people you trust that your battery’s nearly empty, for instance, they won’t be as worried in case they can’t get in touch with you for the next hour or so. On the other hand, if they know your phone still has a lot […]
MallforAfrica goes global, Kobo360 and Sokowatch raise VC, France explains its $76M fund
Jake Bright Contributor More posts by this contributor Harley-Davidson to expand EV lineup, may include scooters, bicycles Sokowatch closes $2 million seed round to modernize Africa’s B2B retail B2B e-commerce company Sokowatch closed a $2 million seed investment led by 4DX Ventures. Others to join the round were […]
Surface Go Review: Welcome to the Tiny-Computer Future
Taking a premium product and making it more affordable is a dangerous game. In the worst case, you end up with the notorious Cadillac Cimarron—a frumpy sedan that was barely different from its cheap Chevrolet and Pontiac stablemates. You can’t just take any old widget, […]