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Day: July 13, 2019
W(hy)TF are Japan and South Korea in a trade war?
Another week, another trade war. And unlike most trade wars these days, this one didn’t originate from the confines of the Rose Garden with the Marine One whirlybird in the background. No, like any Ice Bucket Challenge-worthy meme, others are getting in on the trade […]
Hulu is bringing back 4K streaming for some shows and devices
Hulu is currently behind rivals such as Netflix and iTunes when it comes to support for 4K content, but the service has now switched on 4K streaming again – for some shows and some devices. 4K content streaming was pulled from Hulu last year, though […]
Guerra di vicinato per le 170 cocorite «Ci tolgono il sonno». Il caso finisce in tribunale
«Io non sono qui a dire che maltrattano le cocorite, anzi. Magari le pettinano pure. Però, signor giudice, noi non riusciamo più a dormire da quattro anni, perché gli animali ci svegliano alle cinque del mattino e il loro frastuono va avanti fino a sera. […]
The Toxic Potential of YouTube’s Feedback Loop
From 2010 to 2011, I worked on YouTube’s artificial intelligence recommendation engine—the algorithm that directs what you see next based on your previous viewing habits and searches. One of my main tasks was to increase the amount of time people spent on YouTube. At the […]
Bird has ‘positive unit economics’ with its custom scooter model, CEO says
Bird has positive unit economics, CEO Travis VanderZanden said Friday in a fiery response to a report from The Information that the scooter startup was seeking $300 million in new funding, had lost nearly $100 million and saw its revenue shrink to about $15 million. […]
Mazara, niente aumento delle tasse
Saranno garantiti i servizi e non ci sarà nessun aumento della pressione fiscale. Lo ha detto l'assessore al bilancio del comune di Mazara, Caterina … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit
10 of the best restaurants in Brittany, France
Just a 10-minute drive from the autoroute that zips through southern Brittany, this excellent little bistro is a great place to stop en route east. There's a … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours
Serena Williams vs Simona Halep live stream: how to watch Wimbledon 2019 ladies’ final 2019 online from anywhere
For many the greatest women’s player of all time, Serena Williams, is out to draw level with Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam titles as she faces Simona Halep today in the 2019 Wimbledon final. Making her first appearance on this stage, could Romanian […]
Valkyrie Industries is building a haptic VR suit for industrial training
Valkyrie Industries off-handedly refers to the current iteration of its VR suit as “Iron Man v. 1.” It’s a fitting reference. There’s a very “first half of the superhero film” vibe to the prototype. There are exposed wires everywhere and large, clunky 3D printed pieces […]