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Year: 2015

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Business, Internet, Science & Technology News

Over 2 million people are still paying for AOL dial-up

May 13, 2015

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Perhaps you do, but I don’t know anyone who does it.   Continue reading… “Over 2 million people are still paying for AOL dial-up”

Culture, Health & Fitness, Internet, mobile technology, Science & Technology News

Here’s what to know before starting a digital detox

May 13, 2015

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From endlessly scanning social media sites to incessantly checking emails, we don’t always have the healthiest relationship with technology, we tote around serious digital baggage day after day that wreaks havoc on our minds and bodies.   Continue reading… “Here’s what to know before starting a digital detox”

Business, Culture, Economy, Health & Fitness, Money Talk, Science & Technology News

Science says you should spend money on experiences, not things

May 13, 2015

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Money can make you happier, but after you basic needs are met, it really doesn’t make you much more happier.  One of the the biggest questions then is how do we allocate our money, which is (for most of us) a limited resource.   Continue reading… “Science says you should spend money on experiences, not things”

Business, Google, Science & Technology News, Startup

Google opens its first startup campus in Asia

May 12, 2015

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Last Friday, Google opened its first campus for startups and entrepreneurs in Asia, in a glitzy neighborhood of South Korea’s capital Seoul.   Continue reading… “Google opens its first startup campus in Asia”

Alternative Transportation, Business, Science & Technology News, Self-driving Cars

First autonomous truck going into operation

May 15, 2015

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At a ceremony at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway last week, Gov. Brian Sandoval handed over an official Nevada license plate for use by a new Freightliner Inspiration Truck – the world’s first autonomous 18-wheeler – on public roads.   Continue reading… “First autonomous truck going into operation”

Business, Culture, Economy

$1.3 trillion has sneaked out of China over the last 10 years

May 12, 2015

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According to a report by Global Financial Integrity (GFI), a financial transparency group, between 2003 and 2012, $1.3 trillion slipped out of mainland China—more than any other developing country.   Continue reading… “$1.3 trillion has sneaked out of China over the last 10 years”

Business, Science & Technology News

China starts work on first zero-labor factory

May 14, 2015

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In South China’s Guangdong province a manufacturing hub has begun constructing the city’s first zero-labor factory, bringing into effect the local authorities’ “robot assembling line” strategy.   Continue reading… “China starts work on first zero-labor factory”

Business, Games, mobile apps, mobile technology, Science & Technology News, Video Games

By 2018 mobile gaming will be a $45B market

May 13, 2015

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With the smartphone continuing to take over the world, mobile gaming will outpace the rest of the industry.   Continue reading… “By 2018 mobile gaming will be a $45B market”

3D Printer, Business, Robotics, Robots, Science & Technology News

New factory with 100 printers, only 3 employees

May 11, 2015

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Last week, CloudDDM revealed a first-of-its kind, fully-automated 3D printing factory right in the heart of UPS’ worldwide hub in Louisville, Ky, that will be able to use the tie-in to UPS to ship its products quickly.   Continue reading… “New factory with 100 printers, only 3 employees”

NASA, Science & Technology News

10-engine electric plane from NASA

May 11, 2015

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NASA has recently successfully flight tested a newly developed battery-powered plane with 10 engines that can take off and land like a helicopter and fly efficiently like an aircraft.   Continue reading… “10-engine electric plane from NASA”

Business, Culture, Health & Fitness, Healthcare, Medicine

Why being a doctor became a miserable profession

May 11, 2015
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How did it get this bad?  About 300 physicians commit suicide every year, and nine out of ten doctors are discouraging others from joining the profession.   Continue reading… “Why being a doctor became a miserable profession”
Culture, Games, sports, Video Games

Five ways e-sports are like other sports

May 11, 2015

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ESPN caused a little controversy over it’s decision to air its first e-sports tournament, a.k.a, people playing video games professionally — on ESPN 2 earlier this month.   Continue reading… “Five ways e-sports are like other sports”

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