Alibaba has set another Single’s Day record after the e-commerce giant sold over $25 billion of product on the Chinese biggest online shopping date. The full number comes in at 163.8 billion RMB, that’s roughly $25.4 billion, in GMV — that’s “gross merchandise volume” which is […]
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‘Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency’ Worth a Second Look
BBC America’s science fiction show Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency is based on a pair of novels by Douglas Adams, author of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Science fiction author Tom Gerencer loves the idea of Dirk Gently—a detective who trusts in fate and […]
New story in Business from Time: Google Doodle Celebrates Veterans Day With a Silhouette for Each Military Branch
Google is celebrating Veterans Day 2017 with a patriotic new Google Doodle. The Veterans Day image, which was created in collaboration with the veterans’ network VetNet, is made up of five silhouetted figures, meant to represent the Marines, Coast Guard, Air Force, Army and Navy, […]
I spent a day working in Windows 10 Mixed Reality
Before I go any further, I should tell you not to try this at your workplace. Keeping yourself in virtual reality for that long at a time, especially without frequent breaks, can be taxing on your eyes and possibly even your mental health. I started […]
Pensioni, Salvini: abolire la Fornero 1° impegno da premier
La campagna elettorale è sempre più vicina e il leader della Lega #Matteo Salvini continua ad alzare i toni contro la riforma #Pensioni della Fornero, … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit from
Disney says its streaming service is going to cost less than Netflix
How much would you pay for a streaming service from Disney? According to the company’s CEO, Robert A. Iger, subscriptions will cost less than the equivalent Netflix packages – though it’s also going to have less content on offer, at least to begin with. “I […]
Review: Incase NoviConnected 4 Wheel Hubless Travel Roller
If you’re the kind of person who will arrive at the airport without charging your phone or laptop, you are also the kind of person who will forget to charge the battery bank in your smart luggage. I discovered this when a three-hour delay kicked […]
Netflix’s comic books are a preview of potential franchises
While video might be the goal, earlier this week, Netflix announced that it would publish its first-ever comic book, written by Millar himself. Given how difficult it is to make money in comics, it’s unlikely the streaming titan is looking to become a high-volume publisher […]
Studentessa travolta dal treno davanti agli occhi del padre
E' morta travolta dal treno mentre cercava di raggiungere il papà e il fratello che l'aspettavano sull'altro binario per riportarla a casa. Un destino atroce quello di Simona Di Marzo, 21enne studentessa universitaria di Casalnuovo. La tragedia si è … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews […]
The UFC’s big bet to keep fighters fighting
Around the facility, iPads are placed on the walls and next to weight racks with the headshots of every athlete who’s visiting that day. They tap into their profiles and can access a bespoke training plan while inputting everything from how well they slept to […]