Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Airbnb just opened an 'Office of Healthy Tourism'

In a bid to counteract tourist saturation in major cities around the world, Airbnb is opening a new global Office of Healthy Tourism. The move is designed to bring the economic benefits of tourism to small businesses and local residents in destinatio...

Wonolo picks up $13M to create a way to connect temp workers with companies

AJ Brustein was out spending time with a member of his merchandising team when a nearby store ran out of stock of some goods — but there was no one on staff responsible for that location. Fortunately, the employee he was with had already showed him how to restock the shelves, and he offered to […]

Here’s the 23rd batch of 500 Startups companies

500 Startups may soon be coming up on the one-year mark for the end of a tumultuous saga involving its founder, but its accelerator classes still continue to plug along — and its next batch is now getting ready to roll. The firm’s 23rd batch of startups this year consists of the usual mix of […]

The Morning After: IRS' payment system went down on tax day

Hey, good morning! Happy hump day! An accidentally discovered enzyme can eat up plastic, and the IRS' online payment system went down at the worst possible moment: on tax day. We also have EMG wristbands that can type with your thoughts... at some po...

Google Chrome now mutes annoying videos that autoplay with sound

There’s good news for Google Chrome users, the latest version of the world’s most popular web browser has arrived with a new feature that prevents websites from automatically playing sound. That means that pre-loaded videos, and other content that involves sound, won’t blare out unless you specifically choose to enable it to. Aside from being […]

Leak reveals Microsoft's new Xbox Avatar system

Microsoft's new Xbox Live avatars have been on the cards for a while now, with the company last year promising more diversity and customization. Now, a leaked video (allegedly from a former Microsoft designer and since removed from YouTube) has revea...

Bill Nye Answers Even More Science Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED


Bill Nye uses the power of Twitter to answer even more science questions. How does the internet work? What's the difference between a meteor, meteorite, and an asteroid? Does anyone really know how gravity works? Is water wet? Bill answers all these questions and more! Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 ABOUT WIRED WIRED is where tomorrow is realized. Through thought-provoking stories and videos, WIRED explores the future of business, innovation, and culture. Bill Nye Answers Even More Science Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED

Bill Nye Answers Even More Science Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED


Bill Nye uses the power of Twitter to answer even more science questions. How does the internet work? What's the difference between a meteor, meteorite, and an asteroid? Does anyone really know how gravity works? Is water wet? Bill answers all these questions and more! Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 ABOUT WIRED WIRED is where tomorrow is realized. Through thought-provoking stories and videos, WIRED explores the future of business, innovation, and culture. Bill Nye Answers Even More Science Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED

Bill Nye Answers Even More Science Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED


Bill Nye uses the power of Twitter to answer even more science questions. How does the internet work? What's the difference between a meteor, meteorite, and an asteroid? Does anyone really know how gravity works? Is water wet? Bill answers all these questions and more! Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 ABOUT WIRED WIRED is where tomorrow is realized. Through thought-provoking stories and videos, WIRED explores the future of business, innovation, and culture. Bill Nye Answers Even More Science Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED

Varia RTL510 Rearview Radar: Getting Started


Ride smarter and more aware with Varia™ RTL510 rearview radar. Mounted neatly on the seatpost, it warns of approaching vehicles and offers a bright tail light so you can see and be seen, day or night. • Provides visual and audible alerts to warn of vehicles approaching from behind up to 153 yards (140 meters) away • Tail light offers daylight visibility up to a mile away, so drivers can see you well before the radar sees the vehicle • Sleek vertical design easily mounts to most road-use bicycles, including racing, touring and commuter styles • Tail light provides 220 degrees of visibility to help improve driver awareness of your location • Requires a dedicated radar display unit or wirelessly integrates with compatible Garmin devices¹ • Battery life: up to 15 hours in flashing mode or 6 hours in solid mode ¹For full list of compatible devices, see Garmin.com/VariaRTL510Compatibility

Garmin Varia RTL510 Radar: See and Be Seen


Ride smarter and more aware with Varia™ RTL510 rearview radar. Mounted neatly on the seat post, it warns of approaching vehicles and offers a bright tail light, so you can see and be seen, day or night. Find out more about the Varia RTL510 radar here: https://ift.tt/2JQUBaN • Provides visual and audible alerts to warn of vehicles approaching from behind up to 153 yards (140 meters) away • Tail light offers daylight visibility up to a mile away, so drivers can see you well before the radar sees the vehicle • Sleek vertical design easily mounts to most road-use bicycles, including racing, touring and commuter styles • Tail light provides 220 degrees of visibility to help improve driver awareness of your location • Requires a dedicated radar display unit or wirelessly integrates with compatible Garmin devices¹ ¹For full list of compatible devices, see Garmin.com/VariaRTL510Compatibility

Garmin Edge 520 Plus: Now with Maps and Connected Features


Train smarter, and discover new routes with Edge® 520 Plus, the cycling computer with advanced navigation and challenges built right in. It includes the Garmin Cycle Map with turn-by-turn directions for on- and off-road routes plus preloaded Strava Live Segments. Find out more about the Edge 520 Plus GPS bike computer here: https://ift.tt/2H9mCbJ • Features advanced navigation, including new navigation alerts and the preloaded Garmin Cycle Map with turn-by-turn directions • Preloaded Strava Live Segments let you compete second by second with your previous best or another rider’s PR; see real-time results right on your screen • Stay connected¹ with LiveTrack and GroupTrack², smart notifications, rider-to-rider messaging and built-in Incident Detection • Monitors cycling-specific VO2 max and recovery time when used with power and heart rate • Tracks Functional Threshold Power (FTP) and cycling dynamics when used with Vector™ power meters • Compatible with Varia™ cycling awareness accessories, including rearview radar and smart bike lights ¹When paired with a compatible smartphone; see Garmin.com/ble ² When paired with a compatible smartphone; GroupTrack can track up to 50 riders

Edge 130: Cycling Awareness Features


Get instant data and automatic street cred with the rugged and compact Edge® 130. This easy-to-use GPS cycling computer shows how far, how fast, how hard, how high and how to get back home. It even works with Varia™ bike lights and rearview radar. • Simplified, rugged design with 1.8” display that’s crisp and easy to read in sunlight or low-light conditions • With GPS, GLONASS and Galileo satellites and an altimeter, you’ll know how far, fast, hard and high you’ve ridden on the longest climbs or on your way through the city • Includes navigation with turn prompts and even shows you how to get back to start; download courses from the Course Creator feature in Garmin Connect™ online community, and race in real time against Strava Live Segments • Compatible with Varia cycling awareness accessories, including rearview radar and smart bike lights • Connected features¹ include smart notifications, weather and more; LiveTrack and Assistance features make it easy to share your location • Battery life: up to 15 hours ¹When paired with a compatible smartphone

Edge 130: Downloading Data Fields with Connect IQ


Get instant data and automatic street cred with the rugged and compact Edge® 130. This easy-to-use GPS cycling computer shows how far, how fast, how hard, how high and how to get back home. It even works with Varia™ bike lights and rearview radar. • Simplified, rugged design with 1.8” display that’s crisp and easy to read in sunlight or low-light conditions • With GPS, GLONASS and Galileo satellites and an altimeter, you’ll know how far, fast, hard and high you’ve ridden on the longest climbs or on your way through the city • Includes navigation with turn prompts and even shows you how to get back to start; download courses from the Course Creator feature in Garmin Connect™ online community, and race in real time against Strava Live Segments • Compatible with Varia™ cycling awareness accessories, including rearview radar and smart bike lights • Connected features¹ include smart notifications, weather and more; LiveTrack and Assistance features make it easy to share your location • Battery life²: up to 15 hours ¹When paired with a compatible smartphone ²Battery life may vary depending on usage

Garmin Edge 130: Get Instant Data and Automatic Street Cred


Get instant data and automatic street cred with the rugged and compact Edge® 130. This easy-to-use GPS cycling computer shows how far, how fast, how hard, how high and how to get back home. It even works with Varia™ bike lights and rearview radar. Find out more about the Edge 130 GPS bike computer here: https://ift.tt/2JSr93Y • Simplified, rugged design with 1.8” display that’s crisp and easy to read in sunlight or low-light conditions • With GPS, GLONASS and Galileo satellites and an altimeter, you’ll know how far, fast, hard and high you’ve ridden on the longest climbs or on your way through the city • Navigation features include turn prompts and a breadcrumb map that shows where you’ve ridden, where to ride next and even shows how to get back to start • Download on- and off-road courses featuring popularity routing from the Course Creator feature in Garmin Connect™ online community • Compatible with Varia™ cycling awareness accessories, including rearview radar and smart bike lights

Edge 130: Getting Started


Get instant data and automatic street cred with the rugged and compact Edge® 130. This easy-to-use GPS cycling computer shows how far, how fast, how hard, how high and how to get back home. It even works with Varia™ bike lights and rearview radar. • Simplified, rugged design with 1.8” display that’s crisp and easy to read in sunlight or low-light conditions • With GPS, GLONASS and Galileo satellites and an altimeter, you’ll know how far, fast, hard and high you’ve ridden on the longest climbs or on your way through the city • Includes navigation with turn prompts and even shows you how to get back to start; download courses from the Course Creator feature in Garmin Connect™ online community, and race in real time against Strava Live Segments • Compatible with Varia cycling awareness accessories, including rearview radar and smart bike lights • Connected features¹ include smart notifications, weather and more; • LiveTrack and Assistance features make it easy to share your location • Battery life: up to 15 hours ¹When paired with a compatible smartphone

Bill Nye Answers Even More Science Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED


Bill Nye uses the power of Twitter to answer even more science questions. How does the internet work? What's the difference between a meteor, meteorite, and an asteroid? Does anyone really know how gravity works? Is water wet? Bill answers all these questions and more! Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 ABOUT WIRED WIRED is where tomorrow is realized. Through thought-provoking stories and videos, WIRED explores the future of business, innovation, and culture. Bill Nye Answers Even More Science Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED

Report: Alibaba finally overtakes Amazon in the race for ecommerce supremacy


The data in our new 2018 Q2 Digital Statshot show that Alibaba has overtaken Amazon as the world’s most popular ecommerce platform. Some of the supporting data even comes from Amazon itself, via the company’s Alexa analysis platform. Taobao up to tenth Alexa’s latest ranking of the world’s top websites shows that Alibaba-owned Taobao.com has moved up to tenth position, one place ahead of Amazon.com.According to Alexa’s own description, these rankings are calculated “using a combination of average daily visitors and pageviews over the past month.” Alexa reports that shoppers are spending longer on Taobao, too. On average, visitors spend…

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How your business can do good (and still make money)


In theory, civilization should prosper with commerce. But as companies acquire more resources, global citizens are getting left behind. In 2017, 82 percent of newly generated wealth went to the richest one percent of the global population, according to Oxfam. Examine patterns at the country level, and you’ll see some surprising trends. In the United States, corporate profits are soaring. But benefits aren’t trickling down to worker and pay is stagnant. Corporate conglomerates, struggling to stay afloat are shutting down stores and initiating mass layoffs to keep their businesses afloat. People are losing their jobs, dealing with unmanageable student debt…

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Facebook, Microsoft and others sign anti-cyberattack pledge

Microsoft, Facebook and Cloudflare are among a group of technology firms that have signed a joint pledge committing publicly not to assist offensive government cyberattacks. The pledge also commits them to work together to enhance security awareness and the resilience of the global tech ecosystem. The four top-line principles the firms are agreeing to are […]

Facebook explains how it will comply with the EU's GDPR

After a lot of scandal and a great deal of confusion, Facebook has finally made clear what its privacy settings will look like in the wake of Europe's forthcoming GDPR (the General Data Protection Regulation). In a news release, the company said that...

Plover lets you share files between any devices over Wi-Fi, AirDrop-style


Apple’s AirDrop service is great for beaming files between your iOS and Mac devices over Wi-Fi – but it sadly doesn’t work with other platforms. Thankfully, a bunch of young developers have built a handy tool to make it just as easy to transfer files over your local network, using anything that has a web browser. It’s called Plover, and it’s dead-simple to use: just point your browser to this page, and you’ll be assigned a private ‘room’ (which is restricted to your Wi-Fi network) and an animal avatar to identify your device. Fire up the site on another device…

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Google's Safe Browsing now comes integrated into Android apps

Google's Safe Browsing can now protect you from phishing attempts and harmful programs even if you're not visiting websites on Chrome. Google Play Protect has added Safe Browsing to WebView, the component that allows Android apps to display web conte...

We tooted the world’s loudest bike horn on the streets and no one gave a fuck


Ah, Amsterdam in Spring. The sunshine glitters across the canals, the streetside bars bustle and tourists trample all over the cycle lanes. Since its invention by John Richard Dedicoat in the late 1800s, the bicycle bell has been two-wheeler’s solution to pedestrians on paths, but surely in this modern era we have something better? Kicking out 140 decibels of screeching noise, the Hornit dB140 is described as the “loudest cycle horn on the market”. To put that into context, 130 decibels is equivalent to a military jet taking off and 150 decibels is loud enough to rupture eardrums. To see…

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Personably, software that helps on-board new hires at fast-growing companies, gets backing from GFC

As fast-growing companies — or, dare I say, ‘scale-ups’ — add new headcount, the pace at which they are able to on-board new hires doesn’t always keep up. In fact, I’m told it is not unheard of for new employees to turn up on day one apparently unexpected, and to be passed from pillar to […]