Plenty of folks were left scratching their heads on Sunday at the sight of a few Week 9 college football opening spreads. Texas opened as an …
Day: October 21, 2019
Ripple (XRP) Price Eyeing Upside Break While Bitcoin Is Recovering
Ripple price is making attempt to clear a few key hurdles against the US Dollar, while bitcoin is recovering. XRP price must surpass $0.2950 and … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit
Gojek founder and CEO Nadiem Makarim resigns to join Indonesian cabinet; Soelistyo and Aluwi to be new co-CEOs
Nadiem Makarim, founder and CEO of Gojek, said on Monday he has stepped down from his role at the ride-hailing startup to join Indonesia president Joko Widodo’s cabinet. The announcement, which has taken many by surprise, comes a day after Widodo was sworn in for […]
The expat arts scene in Greece: Those who came, those who left, those in limbo
Sir Patrick Leigh Fermor's house in Kardamyli (which he donated to the Benaki Museum) likewise was a haven where the eminent British travel writer … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours
Samsung Galaxy Fold 2: what we want to see
The Samsung Galaxy Fold has been a long, long time coming, yet after years of rumors followed by months of delays, the finished product is, well, distinctly first-gen. It’s for those who want the cutting-edge of smartphone technology no matter what it costs and how […]
The Beats Powerbeats Pro Are $50 Off Right Now
I have tried a lot of wireless workout buds, but if I were in the market to upgrade my trusty Plantronics Backbeat Fit (8/10, WIRED Recommends), I would get the Beats Powerbeats Pro. My colleague Jeffrey Van Camp gave them a glowing review and I’ve […]
Users of Oregon Lottery’s new sports betting app wager $500000 by first NFL Sunday
The Oregon Lottery unveiled their sports betting app this week, and today was the first Sunday with pro-football. … Some experts worry about the consequences of making gambling easier and more accessible to Oregonians.
Voter fraud is a real thing, even in Britain
In 2005, a British high court judge stunned the nation by pointing to “electoral fraud that would disgrace a banana republic” in the city of Birmingham.
Week in Review: The web’s free speech conundrum
Hey everyone. Thank you for welcoming me into you inbox yet again. Last week, I talked about the eternal dumbness of the smart home and how Google had a big chance to lay out their vision this past week. Guess what? They did not, instead […]
Oppo’s new A-series phones offer flagship batteries and cameras for under AU$400
Proving you don’t need to spend big bucks in order to get your hands on premium smartphone features, Oppo’s supremely affordable A 2020 series offers massive battery life and quad cameras for less than AU$400. Available from October 28 starting at AU$399, the Oppo A9 […]