Hotel dry-cleaning is the absolute worst. Seriously. Have you ever attempted to get clothes cleaned on the road? You’ll routinely end up paying $10-15 per shirt. As someone who travels a lot for business, I’ve found myself seeking out local 24 hour cleaners to cut […]
Day: July 11, 2019
India’s Rivigo raises $65M to expand its freight and logistics platform
Rivigo, a tech startup in India that wants to build a more reliable and safer logistics network, has raised $65 million as major investors continue to place big bet on opportunities in overhauling trucking system in the country. The Series E round, which has not […]
A Rocket-Launching Plane, Nintendo Switch Lite, and More News
Virgin Orbit is dropping rockets out of a Boeing 747, Nintendo is switching up the Switch, and a new design could make the middle plane seat tolerable. Here’s the news you need to know, in two minutes or less. Want to receive this two-minute roundup […]
Want wireless audio for in-flight entertainment and Nintendo Switch? This has you covered
Wireless headphones are great, as they cut down the hassle of endlessly tangled wires, and pair easily with whatever device you use – if that device supports Bluetooth wireless headphones. If it doesn’t, don’t worry, because high-end audio brand RHA has come up with an […]
Pensioni, Relazione INPS di Tridico: un terzo dei pensionati sotto i 1000 euro mensili
Dalle informazioni elaborate da parte dell'ente pensionistico, è emerso che un terzo dei pensionati italiani percepisce un importo sotto i 1000€ euro … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit
West Virginia Readies for Overseas Trip to Spain
The Mountaineers are going global. West Virginia Basketball began practice on Wednesday for their 10 day overseas trip to Spain beginning on … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours
Giorgio Ambrosoli, l’eroe borghese che sfidò Sindona e la mafia
L’11 luglio del 1979 moriva, assassinato per strada, Giorgio Ambrosoli, ‘l’eroe borghese’. Venti anni dopo, nel 1999, Repubblica pubblicava un lungo articolo di Giorgio Bocca per ricordarne la figura. Ripubblichiamo oggi, nel 40esimo anniversario, quel contributo.Sono passati venti anni dal giorno in cui “un eroe […]
The Fed Chair Says Facebook’s Libra Raises ‘Serious Concerns’
Within hours of its splashy Libra announcement last month, Facebook’s cryptocurrency plans had become a political cudgel. Drawing on Facebook’s privacy missteps and a gathering storm over antitrust, lawmakers swiftly demanded the company halt work on Libra while it addressed how it would avoid past […]
Upgraded Nintendo Switch could join new Lite model, according to FCC filing
While today’s Nintendo news has understandably been dominated by the announcement of the ultra-portable Switch Lite, it appears that the House of Mario is also quietly planning a revision of the original Nintendo Switch‘s hardware, according to a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) filing. As […]
5 Things to Avoid on Amazon Prime Day
It's that time of the year — Prime Day is right around the corner on July 15 and 16. The event has turned into summer's version of Black Friday, … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit