Neck-Deep in Stress? Try This Heated Massager
It’s hard to believe that I first encountered TruMedic’s Instashiatsu+ back and neck massager nearly four years ago, because the device has acquired a permanent home in my living room. I still use it with regularity. Few gadgets—particularly novelty ones—occupy such prime real estate and stand such a test of time. But progress can’t be …
Coronavirus, a Milano i pronto soccorso rischiano l’intasamento
A Milano il numero di accessi ai pronto soccorso per casi respiratori o infettivi sta raggiungendo le cifre della prima ondata del coronavirus, nel … by Livio Andrea Acerbo #greengroundit #coronavirus #covid19
Lame-duck Sumter commissioners could have done right thing on apartment issue
Strict bond conditions for Villager accused of videoing naked granddaughters.
Disney robot with human-like gaze is equal parts uncanny and horrifying
Robots with human-like expressions are becoming ever more impressive, but Disney Research might just induce some nightmares with its latest project. Gizmodo reports that Disney has developed a system that gives humanoid robots more realistic gazes and head movements instead of the unnerving stares you often get from automatons. It’s a sophisticated approach that could …
Can the Honor Watch ES smartwatch give a lazy person a six-pack? I found out Honor Watch ES
Many smartwatches come with a wide range of fitness modes, helping the wearer stay fit and active; however, for all the clever tech in their devices, wearable makers haven’t yet figured out a way of actually enticing those who aren’t activity-inclined (read: lazy people; read: me) to make the effort to get fit. One smartwatch …
COVID Cases Soar in Greece for Second Consecutive Day: 2056 New, 6 Deaths
All cases in Greece total 39,251, of which 4,112 relate to travel from abroad and 13,278 to already confirmed infection cases. A total of 135 individuals … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours
Dutch Regulator Fines Electronic Arts €10 Million for ‘Gambling Elements’ in FIFA Video Games
… Betting and Gaming Act. The regulator found that the loot boxes available in EA's globally popular FIFA series of games contained “gambling …
RIP Google Play Music, Gone Too Soon
The music world was still dealing with the rise of downloads and the loss of digging through tangible, physical albums, and I think these insane 3D interfaces were a coping mechanism. Google’s UI flourishes were only answering the gauntlet thrown down by iTunes’ equally swoopy “Coverflow” UI. Out of Beta: A Music Store and a …
Booze, weed, gambling, porn, candy, sloth: Will our pandemic-acquired vices hang around after …
Life in lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic has cast the idea of staying in and staying safe as a noble activity. Stick to a virtual life, and you will …