Why former Alibaba scientist wants to back founders outside the Ivory Tower
www.techcrunch.com Min Wanli had a career path much coveted by those pursuing a career in computer science. A prodigy, Min was accepted to a top research university in China at the age of 14. He subsequently obtained Ph.D. degrees in physics and statistics from the University of Chicago before spending
Iceland ran the world's largest trial of a shorter work week. The results will (not) shock you.
www.mashable.com From 2015 to 2019, Iceland ran the world’s largest trial of a shorter working week. An analysis of the results was finally published this week, and surprise! Everyone was happier, healthier, and more productive. Please pretend to be surprised. The report was jointly prepared by the Association for Sustainability
Former South African President Jacob Zuma likens his treatment by courts to apartheid-era South Africa
www.cnn.com After succeeding in a last-ditch legal effort to delay his arrest for contempt of court, former South African President Jacob Zuma likened his treatment to Apartheid-era detention without trial.… Read More
[RANT] The DUMBEST Thing About USB
www.techquickie.youtube.com What’s the deal with USB naming schemes? Buy a USB Gaming Mouse On Amazon (PAID LINK): https://geni.us/fJCwl On Newegg (PAID LINK): …… Read More
Matthew McConaughey Sends Out Weird July 4 ‘American Puberty’ Message
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Google Chrome is a MEMORY HOG
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Kickstart your career with this stacked online course bundle
www.mashable.com TL;DR: The 2021 Career and Self Development Master Class is on sale for £28.94 as of July 5, saving you 98% on list price. Just because 2020 was a wash, doesn’t mean 2021 has to be. While you’re waiting for the world to get back to normal again, why
Chromebooks As Fast As Possible
www.techquickie.youtube.com Chromebooks are quite different from traditional laptops. What are their capabilities, and are they a compelling buy if you don’t need an overkill gaming …… Read More
Drones that hunt screaming humans just want to help
www.mashable.com Scientists are training drones to hunt people down by following the sound of their screaming. Yes, it does sound like the beginnings of a Terminator/Quiet Place-style dystopia, but it isn’t meant that way. Rather, these drones are intended to save lives. Researchers from Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information