The Int'l Man's Hot Links Archive 2018 (2): July 1-Dec 31

Hot Links Archive 2018 (2): July 1 - December 31

December 31, 2018

• New Year's Eve 2018: celebrations around the world - live - "Follow all the celebrations as the clock strikes midnight and countries see out 2018 to welcome in 2019."
• How to stream New Year's Eve 2019 countdowns - engadget.
• Where is the new year celebrated first? - CNN travel.
• How to Dump 3,000 Pounds of Confetti on Times Square - The New York Times.
• Epic New Year’s Eve Photos: Vintage Fashion & Ecstatic Crowds - "Why is Times Square on New Year’s Eve such a destination? As one New Yorker who actually went once discovered, you just have to experience it to understand it."
• 2019: the events to watch out for in world politics, sport & arts - "A look ahead to the new year’s elections, anniversaries, awards, contests – and Brexit."
• Bill Gates Shares the 5 Best Books He Read This Year - "This year, the Microsoft co-founder's list of his favorite reads range from a memoir about the power of education to a guide to facing modern-day fears."
• 5G Is Coming Next Year. Here’s What You Need to Know - "The transition to new fifth-generation cellular networks, known as 5G, will affect how you use smartphones and many other devices. Let’s talk about the essentials."
• The Year in Charts - "Economic and other indicators are making it increasingly clear that Trump’s economic dreams are unlikely to come true."
• Top 10 Sports Moments Of 2018 - "From the 'Philly special' to payback in South Korea, these were the top 10 sports moments of 2018."
• 5 Can't-Miss Tips for That New Chromecast You Just Got - TIME Magazine.

December 30, 2018

• Why do we celebrate New Year on 1 January? - "We go back 2,000 years to find out the origins of our current calendar and how it changed over the centuries in Europe as Christianity took hold."
• THE MOST DANGEROUS PEOPLE ON THE INTERNET IN 2018 - Wired.
• 7 signs you've outgrown your job - CNN Business.
• THE BEST TECH QUOTES OF THE YEAR - Wired.
• 2018 WAS THE YEAR OF THE SCOOTER. WHAT HAPPENS NOW? - Wired.
• The best ultrawide monitors - "Consider narrowing your shortlist to these two models from Acer and Dell."
• New Life for Old Classics, as Their Copyrights Run Out - "Works by Marcel Proust, Willa Cather, D.H. Lawrence, Agatha Christie and Robert Frost are entering the public domain on Jan. 1. And that’s just the first wave."

December 29, 2018

• 6 Ways to Eat Better in 2019 - "Nutrition advice backed by research from the past year that might help shape better eating habits for the new year."
• 4 Ways to Be Happier in 2019 - "Small changes in our behavior, our surroundings and our relationships can help set us on course for a happier life."
• Year in Fitness: How Exercise Keeps Us Young - "Scientists are only now beginning to understand the many microscopic changes that occur when we exercise."
• 2018 is the year AI got its eyes - "Art and commerce may never be the same.""
• The 100 bestselling books of the year: from Eleanor Oliphant to Michelle Obama - The Guardian.
• GOING DUMB: MY YEAR WITH A FLIP PHONE - Wired.
• 2018 TECH IN MEMORIAM: GOODBYE TO THE GOOGLE+, THE IPHONE SE, AND MORE - Wired.
• In a new year of economic uncertainty, gold is a bright prospect again - "A no-deal Brexit is only one of many potential threats sending traders fleeing to safe havens."
• Audiobooks, inclusivity & #MeToo ... how books changed in 2018 - "New agents and imprints, Northern Ireland’s first Man Booker winner ... this year, the books world turned towards inclusivity and a broadening of perspectives."
• The lives they lived 2018 - The New York Times.
• How bad is your lifestyle? - CNN Health.
• 2018: A YEAR IN PHOTOGRAPHS ON THE VERGE - "It’s been a busy year."
• Bitcoin Babushkas: Cryptocurrency mining in Siberia - "Siberia may be the last place you’d expect to find cutting-edge cryptocurrency mining, but conditions in the remote Russian region are said to be ideal."
• IS THIS PHOTO REAL? AI GETS BETTER AT FAKING IMAGES - Wired.

December 28, 2018

• 2019 will be the year of the electric luxury car - CNN Business.
• Why Bitcoin Matters for Freedom - TIME Magazine.
• Folding screens and 5G: what's coming in smartphones in 2019? - "After the notch, phone makers are turning to hole-punch selfie cams and bigger screens".
• 2018 Was A Tense Year. The Biggest Search Trends on Dictionary.com Show Just How Tense It Was - "Dictionary.com has revealed the 10 most viral lookups of 2018, and they reflect a tense era. Here's what you need to know."
• 36 Hours in BogotÁ - The New York Times.
• The Top 10 most anticipated films of 2019 - The Guardian.
• 4 Ways to Be Better at Money in 2019 - The New York Times.
• Queen's Xmas message criticised for featuring gold piano - "Backlash against Queen’s Christmas Day message because of gold piano. She tried to spread a message of goodwill, but the Queen was accused of hypocrisy instead thanks to something lurking in the background."
• 5 Can't-Miss Tips For That New iPhone You Just Got - "From its TrueDepth camera to its powerful library of apps and games, the latest iPhone is full of potential. Here's how to get the most out of your device."
• How an Airbus A380 comes together - "Four million parts, 30 countries: How an Airbus A380 comes together."
• The wellness capital of Europe - "The ultimate wellness guide to Budapest."
• How to Throw Away Your Christmas Tree - "You don’t want your tree to end up in a landfill. Let it have a second life as compost, a barrier for erosion or food for goats."

December 27, 2018

• Our Cellphones Aren’t Safe - "Security flaws threaten our privacy and bank accounts. So why aren’t we fixing them?"
• 8 best games for your new iPhone, iPad, or Android phone - The Verge.
• 9 Luggage Brands Celebrities Swear By - Travel + Leisure.
• HOW TO RETURN & EXCHANGE YOUR UNWANTED HOLIDAY GIFTS - Wired.
• Warning against 'volcano tourism' risks - BBC News.
• 2018 was the biggest shakeup in years for the camera world - "Mirrorless cameras reached the tipping point."
• Kris Jenner is given a $15K Goyard suitcase that reads Rich As F*** - Daily Mail Online.
• The dark airplanes 'ruining' air travel - "You should always leave your window shade open on an airplane."
• The destination for cake lovers - "Budapest's best cakes and where to find them."
• One Giant Step for a Chess-Playing Machine - "The stunning success of AlphaZero, a deep-learning algorithm, heralds a new age of insight - one that, for humans, may not last long."

December 26, 2018

• 6 Ways to Work Smarter, Not Harder, in 2019 - NY Times.
• 6 Ways to Have Better Relationships in 2019 - The New York Times.
• Trump’s Big, Beautiful List of Scandals - "They rank #4 on the newsletter’s countdown of the year’s most significant stories."
• TIME's Top 10 Photos of 2018 - "Throughout the year, TIME’s photo editors set aside the images that - even amid a relentless news cycle - made us pause."
• 10 New Year's Resolutions Doctors Actually Want You to Make - "The American Medical Association released a list of 10 resolutions that could help Americans make impactful, long-lasting improvements to their health."
• In 2018, SUVs took over everything - "It's been coming for a long time but, in 2018, SUVs finally took over every remaining niche in the automotive world. No matter what kind of car you might have been considering — big, small, crazy performance or super-efficient — there is now an SUV for that."
• 5 things even Trump critics can give him credit for this Christmas - CNN.
• From Brideshead to Bond: top 10 books on booze - The Guardian.
• Everyday legal things in Australia that could land you in jail abroad - "These everyday items are perfectly legal in Australia. But in places like the US, Greece and Thailand, they make us criminals."
• Britain's secret attempt to build an ice warship - CNN style.
• Easy & Affordable Ways to Class Up a Dinner Party - "Our picks for dinner-party gear are affordable, elegant, and durable - so they can become your everyday ware, too."
• 20 best aviation museums around the world - CNN travel.
• The electric supercars lighting up 2018 - "It's shaping up to be an exciting year for electric cars as manufacturers, big and small, gear up for launches that they hope will lure more drivers away from the gas pump to a plug socket."
• Why our cities are filled with 'placebo' buttons - "Illusion of control: Why the world is full of buttons that don't work."

December 25, 2018

• 7 Ways to Age Well in 2019 - "How to increase your chances of living longer, learn the secret to aging well or just look younger."
• Skim reading is the new normal. The effect on society is profound - "When the reading brain skims texts, we don’t have time to grasp complexity, to understand another’s feelings or to perceive beauty. We need a new literacy for the digital age."
• Pope uses Christmas homily to decry modern consumerism - "Pontiff tells pilgrims at mass in Vatican City that mankind has become ‘greedy and voracious’."
• 2018: the year of the autocrat - "Powerful men who put their own interests first made for 12 months of strange and daunting paradoxes."
• The presidential library: 10 books Trump recommended this year - "The president has endorsed at least a dozen books this year - despite claiming he ‘doesn’t have the time’ to read - and they all have one thing in common."
• CHRISTMAS GREETINGS TO THE ROMAN CURIA - "Address of His Holiness Pope Francis." Friday, 21 December 2018.

December 24, 2018

• 8 Delightful Tips for Living a Smarter Life in 2019 - The New York Times.
• The 2018 Good Tech Awards - The New York Times.
• The big chill: the health benefits of swimming in ice water - "Why would anyone jump into a freezing lake? A growing number of cold-water swimmers swear by the mental and physical benefits."
• Highlights From the Year in Space & Astronomy Developments - "Many of the stories this year kept our eyes pointed toward the stars, no matter what was happening on the ground."
• How Red & Green Became the Colors of Christmas - "Why are red and green the colors of Christmas? A combination of nature and commerce brought these shades to the forefront."

December 23, 2018

• The Year in Pictures 2018 - The New York Times.
• A Peek at Your New Plate: How You’ll Be Eating in 2019 - "Better lettuce? Cheese tea? Here are the most intriguing forecasts for the food world - best consumed with a grain or two of salt."
• 15 biggest cruise ships in the world - "Giant ships taking over the seas."
• WHY IT'S HARD TO ESCAPE AMAZON'S LONG REACH - Wired.
• THESE ARE THE SMART DISPLAYS TO LOOK INTO IN 2019 - Wired.
• How Pixar Helped Win 27 of the Last 30 Oscars for Visual Effects - "You may not have heard of RenderMan, but you've definitely seen the incredible effects it has made possible. From Star Trek to Star Wars, from the Abyss to Terminator 2, and across all of Pixar's animated features -- RenderMan has changed the world of special effects."
• The Four ‘Attachment Styles,’ & How They Sabotage Your Work-Life Balance - "Our subconscious programming - developed through our youth and on into adulthood - plays a huge role in how we survive or thrive at work. Here’s how your 'attachment style' may affect your office relationships."
• Rotten Tomatoes' Best Reviewed Movies of 2018 - "From superhero epic 'Black Panther' to terrifying thriller 'A Quiet Place' to rom-com 'Crazy Rich Asians,' 2018 has been an extraordinary year for movies."
• How volcanoes can trigger tsunamis - "Nobody had any clue. There was certainly no warning. It's part of the picture that now points to a large underwater landslide being the cause of Saturday's devastating tsunami in the Sunda Strait."
• Stockholm says no to Apple 'town square' in its oldest park - "Plans for the company’s vast new ‘gathering place’ have been shelved after a backlash. But Apple is growing bolder in its designs on public space."
• Hummingbird: ‘The world’s lightest - and possibly sexiest - folding electric bike’ - "Taking inspiration from the top flight of motorsport, the Hummingbird e-bike is ready to take off (just don’t leave it unlocked anywhere)."

December 22, 2018

• What We Learned in 2018: Health & Medicine - "Developments in medicine and health that we’re still thinking about at year’s end."
• Earthrise at 50: the photo that changed how we see ourselves - "Picture taken by the Apollo 8 mission at the height of the space race gave a new perspective on Earth’s place in the universe."
• How to help yourself live longer - CNN.
• The world's 50 best foods - "'There is no love sincerer than the love of food,' George Bernard Shaw said. Judging by the number of amazing dishes out there, he was right."
• How & why we redefined the kilogram - "The kilogram used to be a metal object, but now it’s a constant of nature."
• 36 Hours in Anaheim - The New York Times.

December 21, 2018

• Winter solstice 2018: Why this year is extra special - "Winter solstice 2018: Full moon and meteor shower make it special."
• How 2018 changed the way we fly forever - "The most talked-about aviation moments in 2018."
• 2018 in 100 seconds: how the Guardian's global coverage changed the story - video - The Guardian.
• What to buy the super-rich this Christmas? A luxury experience, of course - "Retailers’ bids to woo wealthy include private dinner inside Jimmy Choo’s or Antarctica trip."
• 50 best albums of 2018: the full list - "Our countdown is complete, and top spot goes to a timely blast of identity pop – adding to a fine selection of albums that range from the socially conscious to the political, as well as pure slices of ecstatic rock and cutting rap."
• 2018's best (and worst) new luxury hotels - "Best (and worst) new luxury hotels of 2018, according to LTI."
• BEST SMARTWATCH TO BUY FOR IPHONE & ANDROID - The Verge.
• Watch This Video of Jeff Bezos's 10,000 Year Clock Being Built - Forbes.
• The best Bluetooth tracker - engadget.
• It Looks Like a Motorcycle, but Yes, It's an E-Bike - "Review: ELBY S1 9-Speed. How do you get people onto an electric bike who have never biked before?"
• Kathy Griffin calls out all-male comedy rich list - "Kathy Griffin has criticised the lack of women on Forbes magazine's latest list of the world's best-paid comedians."
• These Were the Most Disappointing TV Shows of 2018 - "Find out which much-touted shows underwhelmed TIME critic Judy Berman the most this year."
• Here's the Best Way to Boost Your Immune System - "Some people seem to breeze through cold and flu season without so much as a sniffle. Learn how you can be one of them."
• Nikon Z6 review: The best full-frame mirrorless camera for video - "10-bit external video, in-body stabilization and a full sensor readout."

December 20, 2018

• 19 things to look forward to in 2019 - CNN.
• How to Dress Up - The New York Times.
• WHY SHOULD ANYONE BELIEVE FACEBOOK ANYMORE? - Wired.
• How can I remove Google from my life? - "Geoffrey writes from his Gmail address to ask how he can stop Google from intruding into almost everything."
• Americans are getting fatter but not taller, study finds - "Average US adult just a few pounds from obese. Men’s average height fell very slightly in last decade."
• World's most exquisite luxury items - "Over the top, expensive, rare: The world's most exquisite design objects."
• Luxury for less in this must-visit Asian destination - CNN travel.
• Bitcoin's terrible 2018 doesn't bode well for the future of crypto - "Regulation, factionalism -- has the bubble burst?"
• Climate change: The massive CO2 emitter you may not know about - "Concrete is the most widely used man-made material in existence. It is second only to water as the most-consumed resource on the planet."
• World's richest horse races: The top six prize pots in racing - CNN Sport.
• Google’s Earth: how the tech giant is helping the state spy on us - "We knew that being connected had a price – our data. But we didn’t care. Then it turned out that Google’s main clients included the military and intelligence agencies."

December 19, 2018

• The Best iPhone & Android Apps of 2018 - TIME Magazine.
• Seasonably Rich: How much are musicians making from our favourite Christmas songs? - The New Musical Express.
• America's Wealthiest Celebrities 2018 - Forbes.
• Dirty dealing in the $175 billion Amazon Marketplace - The Verge.
• As Seas Warm, GalÁpagos Islands Face a Giant Evolutionary Test - "The theory of evolution has its origins in the Galápagos. Now climate change is rapidly heating the ocean here. Darwin’s creatures are threatened."
• Why the Queen made her front row debut - "Richard Quinn: The budding designer who lured the Queen to fashion week."
• China's most impressive underground attraction - "8 best things to do in Xi'an."
• 2018 brought the electric car to everyone - "The Model 3 might still be pricey but there are alternatives."
• I TOOK A RIDE THROUGH ELON MUSK’S NEW TUNNEL IN CALIFORNIA - "‘This is better than Disneyland.’"
• How to Write a Family Newsletter Your Friends Will Actually Read - "Your family is great, but no one wants to read about it for 10 minutes. Here’s what to do."
• ‘You’ve Got Mail’ Is Secretly a Tragedy, Too - The New York Times.
• HOW AMAZON, APPLE, AND GOOGLE PLAYED THE TAX-BREAK GAME - Wired.
• The city with the most UNESCO Heritage sites - "This city now has more UNESCO Heritage sites than anywhere in the world."

December 18, 2018

• Facebook’s terrible 2018 - "A year to forget for the social-media giant."
• 8 BEST LATTE & CAPPUCCINO MACHINES - Wired.
• The ultimate geek's guide to Tokyo - "Is this Asia's geekiest city?"
• When your plane touches down but doesn't land - CNN travel.
• LAMBORGHINI'S URUS MAKES THE SUPERCAR SUV LOOK GOOD - "Lamborghini's new Urus SUV fits plenty of kids and cargo, but manages to keep the spirit of the supercar."
• Stendhal syndrome: can art really be so beautiful it makes you ill? - "A man is recovering from a heart attack after looking at Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus - the latest case of a medical condition thought to be unique to Florence."
• Tinder & Bumble Are Hungry for Your Love - "The big online dating rebrand means the apps want you to fall in love with them now."
• How to Manage All Those Photos Taking Up Space On Your iPhone - "With 2018 on the way out, you may be going through your photos looking for keepers. Here’s how to deal with all the photos you want to save."
• Airline passengers reveal how they've dealt with children kicking their seat mid-flight - "Experts explain what you should REALLY do."
• The drop: Sneaker stores are out, websites & apps are in - "Camping outside a sneaker store is out, websites and apps are in. But beware the bots."
• GALILEO, KRYPTON, AND HOW THE TRUE AND ACCURATE METER CAME TO BE - Wired.

December 17, 2018

• The Best Gadgets of 2018 - "From a gaming controller for disabled players to a hair styler that promises to do less damage, these are our favorite gadgets of 2018."
• A COMPLETE GUIDE TO ALL 17 (KNOWN) TRUMP AND RUSSIA INVESTIGATIONS - Wired.
• Merriam-Webster's 2018 Word of the Year Is Exactly What America Wants - TIME Magazine.
• BREAK YOUR PHONE ADDICTION WITH ... A SECOND PHONE? - Wired.
• The best cheese in the world is running out fast. What should we eat instead? - "The winner of this year’s World Cheese awards is made by a Norwegian farmer with only 12 cows. While you’re waiting for next year’s batch, here are some alternatives."
• Five Strategies for Stress-Free Travel - "Keep these tips in mind for your next trip and you’ll travel more smoothly, spend more time enjoying your destination, and maybe even relax a little more."
• Will this material change the world? - "Soft-serve sculpture and solar cells you can wear: 5 material innovations that will shape tomorrow."
• Shazam reveals 2018's most-searched songs - "In a world full of smart devices, self-driving cars and voice assistants, Shazam is the closest technology comes to actual magic."
• North has acquired the patents and tech behind Intel’s Vaunt AR glasses - "North is trying to become the Warby Parker of augmented reality glasses."

December 16, 2018

• Study, work, retire? How to prepare for a 100-year life - "What's the secret to living to 100? Some say it's ensuring plenty of exercise; others point to the benefits of a mild climate. There are even some who suggest that a healthy sex life has plenty do with it."
• Here’s Why People Kiss Under the Mistletoe at Christmastime - "Many people trace the tradition to Norse mythology, but other experts say its roots are more mysterious than that."
• Egypt reveals 'one of a kinds' tomb find - "Egypt tomb: Saqqara 'one of a kind' discovery revealed."
• THE UNWEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF BEING: MY WEEK WITHOUT A SMARTWATCH - Wired.
• Is vaping better than smoking? Scientists studied pee to find out - "E-cigarettes may be less risky than cigarettes, but that doesn’t make them safe."

December 15, 2018

• Cars of 2018 - "Best in Class."
• Can a sleepless night awaken creativity? - "Famous insomniacs include William Wordsworth, Emily Brontë, Vladimir Nabokov and Marcel Proust so could there be a positive side to sleeplessness, asks Marina Benjamin."
• British Royal Family's Annual Christmas Cards Are Here - "Joy to the World. The Adorable 2018 Royal Family Christmas Cards Are Here."
• The best of ancient Egypt - CNN travel.
• Doors are closing on Huawei around the world - CNN.
• Largest known diamond in North America found in Canada - "A 552-carat yellow diamond was recently unearthed in Canada -- the largest ever found in North America."
• BMW, Porsche boast three-minute charging for electric cars - "BMW and Porsche unveiled a charging station that can charge electric vehicles with enough power to drive 100 km (62 miles) in less than three minutes, pushing ahead of Tesla in the race to make battery-powered cars more convenient."

December 14, 2018

• 10 Worst Movies of 2018 - TIME Magazine.
• Meat or two veg? Find out your food’s climate footprint - "Avoiding meat and dairy products is one of the biggest ways to reduce your environmental impact, according to recent scientific studies."
• Spying on the Dog (or Cat) - "Do you really want to know what your pets are doing while you’re away?"
• Highest-Paid Models 2018: Kendall Jenner Leads With $22M - Forbes.
• Titanic was found during secret Cold War mission - "Inside the secret US military mission that located the Titanic."
• 13 unusual objects sold at auction in 2018 - "From the sublime to the ridiculous."
• 36 Hours in Chamonix, France - The New York Times.
• This Metal Is Worth More Than Gold, and It Scrubs Your Car’s Exhaust - "Palladium, a silvery-white metal used in cars and sometimes jewelry, has topped gold in commodities trading for the last three days."
• Overnight in the world's tallest treehouses - "Spend the night in the world's tallest treehouses."
• Sex Really Does Make Your Life Better - Even As You Age - "A new study says sex and sexual activity are linked to better well-being for older adults. Sexual activity may also boost emotional health."

December 13, 2018

• ‘Donald’ makes the list of 2018’s worst passwords - The Verge.
• Is Aerobic Exercise the Key to Successful Aging? - "Aerobic activities like jogging and interval training can make our cells biologically younger; weight training did not have the same effect."
• 25 Best Classical Music Tracks of 2018 - "Listen to our favorite albums of the year, music from the 15th century to the 21st."
• Why Slang Is More Revealing Than You May Realize - TIME Magazine.
• THE WIRED GUIDE TO 5G
• ASTON MARTIN'S $3M HYPERCAR TAKES F1 PERFORMANCE TO THE ROAD - Wired.
• 10 cool shopping districts around the world: readers’ tips - "Hamburg has its vinyl, St Petersburg its designer island and Toronto its arty distillery district. But the retail magic is strongest in Whitley Bay ..."
• From zero to hero: how the Spider-Man franchise was saved - "Bringing diversity to the ailing Spidey universe has helped free the characters, leading to an increase in both box office and critical acclaim."
• Your Brain Works Against You When You Argue With Your Significant Other. Here’s How to Fix That, According to an Expert - "Even when you're 100% sure you recall exactly what your partner did that was so egregious, you're probably mistaken, research says."
• 10 luxury cars to get excited about in 2019 - CNN style.
• India's 30 most beautiful places for you to visit - CNN travel.
• China's skyscraper boom sets world record - "China built more skyscrapers in 2018 than ever before."

December 12, 2018

• 2018: The Year in Climate Change - "From dire climate reports to ravenous urchins and vanishing heritage sites, here are the climate stories you shouldn’t miss from this year."
• Is Tech Too Easy to Use? - "The tech industry's obsession with 'frictionless' design has been the source of innumerable problems."
• You can buy a wearable camera to track your social life - The Verge.
• Want to Take Your Pet on Your Next Vacation? Here Is What You Need to Know - "Is it safe? What are the rules? What to pack? The six questions you should ask before you take your pup on a plane."
• What We Know About Diet & Weight Loss - "After decades of research, there are shockingly few firm conclusions."
• 'If you Google the word idiot, a picture of Donald Trump comes up?' - "The word 'idiot' has been searched for more than one million times, following testimony typing it into Google Images threw up pictures of President Trump."
• Most Expensive Wedding in History? - "In a season of big Indian weddings, the Wednesday marriage of the scions of two billionaire families might be the biggest of them all."
• It's bad for the planet. Why can't we quit on beef? - "The beef with beef. We're eating more than ever -- but at what cost?"
• Boeing launches record-breaking plane - "Boeing launches business jet capable of world's longest flight."
• 17 Most-Read Food Stories of 2018 - "The deaths of Anthony Bourdain and Jonathan Gold, the continuing reverberations of the #MeToo movement throughout the restaurant world, comfort foods both savory and sweet — these were the subjects that drew the most readers to New York Times Food in 2018."
• Illusion of control: Why the world is full of buttons that don't work - "Have you ever pressed the pedestrian button at a crosswalk and wondered if it really worked? Or bashed the "close door" button in an elevator, while suspecting that it may, in fact, have no effect whatsoever?"
• Arnold Schwarzenegger: How I fought my way back to fitness - CNN.
• STREAMING ISN’T EVERYTHING & BLU-RAYS ARE BACK TO PROVE IT - Wired.

December 11, 2018

• TIME's Person of the Year 2018: The Guardians - "For taking great risks in pursuit of greater truths, for the imperfect but essential quest for facts, for speaking up and for speaking out, the Guardians— Jamal Khashoggi, the Capital Gazette, Maria Ressa, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo - are TIME’s Person of the Year."
• The choice: how TIME picked 2018's Person of the Year - "'The Guardians are representative of a broader fight by countless others around the world who risk all to tell the story of our time,' writes TIME Editor-in-Chief Edward Felsenthal."
• TIME person of the year covers: Donald Trump, JFK and more - "See Every Person of the Year Cover Ever."
• HOW TO USE SIRI TO AUTOMATE EVERY STEP OF YOUR DAILY GRIND - Wired.
• Licence to Swill: James Bond’s drinking over six decades - University of Otago, New Zealand.
• How to Finally Write Your Nonfiction Book - "No, it will not be easy. Yes, it will be rewarding. (Eventually.)"
• Felipe Massa vs. the fastest animal on Earth - "Felipe Massa races the fastest animal on earth ahead of Formula E debut."
• This Is Ralph Lauren’s Barber - "Want the 'gentleman cut'? Clemente Dimonda is your guy."
• Puzzle Expert Explains How a Crossword Puzzle is Made - "New York Times crossword puzzle constructor (also known as a cruciverbalist), David Kwong, shows us how he makes a crossword puzzle."
• Puma revives its 1986 smart shoe for the modern era - "The new RS-Computer tracks your fitness, no decades-old PC required."
• 11 best games on PlayStation VR - "From immersive shooters to psychedelic Tetris and gothic fairytales, here are the virtual reality games you should be picking up."

December 10, 2018

• top 100 photos of 2018 - TIME Magazine.
• Who Will Be TIME's Person of the Year for 2018? See the Shortlist - "Since 1927, TIME has identified the Person of the Year, recognizing the person or group of people who most influenced the news and the world - for better or for worse - during the past year."
• Your Apps Know Where You Were Last Night, and They’re Not Keeping It Secret - "Dozens of companies use smartphone locations to help advertisers and even hedge funds. They say it’s anonymous, but the data shows how personal it is."
• How to Stop Apps From Tracking Your Location - "Hundreds of apps can follow your movements and share the details with advertisers, retailers and even hedge funds. Here’s how to limit the snooping."
• Are You Ready for the Financial Crisis of 2019? - "Here are five ways things could get bad for everyone."
• Global super-rich bought 153 homes for at least £20m each in past year - "Highest number of sales in Hong Kong as London’s ultra-prime housing market slips amid Brexit concerns."
• Should you stop eating ‘blood avocados’? - "Some British and Irish restaurants are ditching avocado dishes over concerns about the environment and Mexican drug cartels."
• From freecycling to Fairphones: 24 ways to lead an anti-capitalist life in a capitalist world - "We asked readers for their thoughts on ‘non-capitalist living’ and were deluged with replies. Here are their ideas for everyday ways to buck the system."
• Egypt investigates 'pyramid nude photo shoot' - "Egypt is investigating a video which appears to show a Danish couple scaling the Great Pyramid and posing naked."
• New trains to change how we travel - "The new train lines that could transform how you travel."
• Indian food: The best dishes in each region - CNN travel.

December 9, 2018

• Where is the boundary between your phone & your mind? - "As our online existences become less distinct from ‘real life’, experts raise concern about the growing power of big tech."
• How to Stay Healthy While Traveling - The New York Times.
• The Best Art of 2018 - The New York Times.
• Underwear revolution: how lingerie grew up & put women’s comfort first - "Sales of push-up bras are plunging. The new lingerie is all about comfort and body confidence."
• The 20 best gadgets of 2018 - "From electric bikes and fold-up drones to combat robots and digital skipping ropes... the year’s most desirable technology."
• Thomas Piketty: Squeeze the rich & tax carbon - "Manifesto by progressive Europeans calls for €800bn of levies to tackle inequality, disillusionment, climate change and migration."
• Do Cruciferous Vegetables Really Fight Cancer? - "You cannot go wrong incorporating a lot of cruciferous vegetables, which include broccoli and brussels sprouts as well as dark leafy greens like kale and arugula, in your diet."
• 25 Most Influential Teens of 2018 - "TIME lists the most influential teens of 2018, from the teens who want to save our oceans to one of soccer's most promising players."
• Loyal customers pay as much as 40% more for broadband - "We reveal the broadband providers that have the highest loyalty premiums - and why it's so important to haggle."

December 8, 2018

• Best Gifts Between $50-$250 To Give This Holiday Season - TIME Magazine.
• Are real or fake Christmas trees better for the planet? - "Artificial trees are getting more popular, but environmentalists say they have a downside."
• Listen to the winds blowing on Mars - "Hear the Sounds of Wind on Mars, Recorded by NASA’s InSight Lander. An instrument aboard the spacecraft for measuring the shaking of marsquakes picked up vibrations in the air."
• U.S. Stocks Lost $1 Trillion in Less Than a Week - TIME Magazine.
• Five Great Podcasts From 2018 - The New York Times.
• Apple releases new Beddit sleep tracker - The Verge.
• WHAT CAUSES HANGOVERS, AND HOW CAN I AVOID THEM? - Wired.
• Holiday stress is real. How you can cope with it all - "For some people, the holidays really are 'the most wonderful time of the year,' but for others they're anything but. Stressors can include anxiety about travel or pressure to drink."
• The giant that no one trusts: why Huawei’s history haunts it - "The arrest of its chief financial officer has shone a light on its global role in telecoms - and links to the Chinese state."
• The Best actors of 2018 - The New York Times.
• 32 HOURS IN CHANDLER, ARIZONA, THE SELF-DRIVING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD - Wired.
• Why is pizza so addictive? - "Interestingly, pizza was recently ranked as the food most associated with indicators of addiction, according to a recent study. But what is it specifically about pizza that makes it so universally craved?"

December 7, 2018

• See the Actual Telegram That First Spread the Word About Pearl Harbor - TIME Magazine.
• An Inside Look at Apple's Biggest Step Yet in Health Care - "With its groundbreaking new ECG feature, the Apple Watch can keep tabs on your heart’s health. This is how they tested it."
• eSIM - what does it mean for your new iPhone or iPad Pro? - "Embedded SIMs will help you switch providers. Inside Apple Watch Series 3 & 4. Bringing dual SIM to iPhone XR, XS & XS Max, also iPad Pro."
• The Biggest Snubs of the 2018 Golden Globes Nominations - TIME Magazine.
• THE BEST WIRELESS HEADPHONES TO BUY - "Sony, Bose, Bowers & Wilkins, Beats, and a whole lot more."
• A sneak peek at Beijing's new airport - CNN travel.
• These are the apps we love to recommend - The Verge.
• Moment's 58mm lens is a portrait machine - "The company's new tele lens fixes everything that was wrong with its 2014 model."
• 10 best watches of 2018 - "In the world of watch-making, 2018 will be remembered as a year of disruption and celebration."
• Why German bread is the best in the world - CNN travel.
• 36 Hours in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii - The New York Times.
• The Best Art of 2018 - The New York Times.
• LOOKING FOR A BLUETOOTH SPEAKER? HERE ARE OUR 13 BEST PICKS - "Our favorite portable Bluetooth speakers of all shapes and sizes, from clip-ons to a massive boombox."
• GUIDE TO DATA BREACHES - Wired.
• MH370 theory: Data analysis points to new probable crash site - "The MH370 search doesn’t add up. An engineer has found a new possible crash site - and inferred a sinister end for passengers."
• World's oldest known wild bird to become a mother for the 37th time - "Wisdom, a 68-year-old Laysan albatross, has laid another egg with her longtime lover at the Midway Atoll national wildlife refuge."

December 6, 2018

• Pirelli's 2019 calendar unveiled - "Pirelli calendar 2019: Cinematic femininity in the age of #MeToo."
• Forget Gold, This Precious Metal Is Going Crazy Amid the Stock Slump - "Gold just got left behind by one of its sister metals. After a demand-fueled rally over the past four months that’s seen prices hit successive records, palladium topped gold."
• PIERS MORGAN: Meghan Markle is a ruthless social climbing actress - "... who has landed the role of her life and is determined to milk it for all she can - and that’s why the Palace is beginning to turn on her."
• Pantone Announces Living Coral Is the 2019 Color of the Year Because We Need 'Optimism and Joyful Pursuits' - "It said the choice symbolizes an 'innate need for optimism and joyful pursuits.' Here's what to know about the shade you'll be seeing everywhere soon."
• Inside the most beautiful inns in Japan - "Japan's most beautiful ryokans invite you to do absolutely nothing."
• Century-old whiskeys found in hidden bank vault - "Rare pre-Prohibition whiskeys offer a taste of American history."
• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2018 review: the new standard - "Refined design, water resistance and good screen makes latest e-reader about as good as a single-use device gets."
• The weedkiller in our food is killing us - "Growing research show that glyphosate, one of the most widely used herbicides in the US, causes cancer."
• Welcome to the trip of your life: the rise of underground LSD guides - "Some Americans searching for alternative paths to healing have turned to psychedelics. But how does one forge a career as a guide when the substances are illegal?"
• Want to Name a New Frog? A Whiskered Mouse? An Orchid? Be the Highest Bidder - "The privilege of naming a new species typically lies with the person who discovered it. Only in the past few decades have researchers started to delegate that task to someone else: the highest bidder."

December 5, 2018

• The latest iOS update makes it easier to flip the camera during FaceTime calls - "Apple’s iOS 12.1.1 update is now available to download, and it comes with some new improvements and fixes for some controversial iOS 12 changes. Most notably, FaceTime."
• World's most popular city revealed - "Most visited: World's top cities for tourism."
• Banff: The most magical winter destination in the world - CNN travel.
• Meet 2018's highest-paid YouTuber - "7-year-old made $22M last year."
• New private jet shakes up the skies - "Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G650: Battle of the private jets."
• Here's One Simple Way You Can Start Eating Healthier - "Despite recent diet crazes, the typical American diet hasn't improved. So why do we keep eating this junk? In a word: convenience."
• How to Relax With Yoga - "Stress is ever present. Fortunately, we’ve got yoga, which is proven to help reduce stress and the health effects it causes. The best part? You don’t need any prior experience to benefit from the practice. Whether you are at home, work or somewhere in between, yoga is always here to help you relax. We’ll show you how to get started."
• Don't go to bed yet - too much sleep is worse than not enough - "More than 10 hours increases risk of heart disease by 41%, a study says. Surprised? That’s because we assume ‘delinquent’ choices are less virtuous."
• The science is still out on the harmful effects of screen time - "Some studies investigating the side effects of screen time might not actually be measuring what we think they are."
• 5G LANDS IN HAWAII, AND SOON, ON YOUR NEXT SMARTPHONE - Wired.

December 4, 2018

• David Attenborough: 'The collapse of our civilizations is on the horizon' - "Renowned nature broadcaster David Attenborough has told world leaders that climate change could lead to collapse of civilizations, and much of the natural world."
• How to Accept a Compliment - Even if It’s From Yourself - "Acknowledging small wins, even if they barely chip away at our larger goals, can still boost our mood and motivation."
• North Korea's 'pink lady' off air as state TV revamped with younger faces - "The melodramatic appearances of North Korea’s most famous television broadcaster may soon be consigned to the past as the regime’s state-controlled channel, KCTV, undergoes a modern makeover."
• Inside the world's most beautiful hotels - "Meet the designers behind some of the world's most beautiful hotels."
• Albert Einstein's 'God letter' reflecting on religion up for auction - "Missive that calls the Bible ‘a collection of primitive legends’ is expected to fetch up to $1.5m."
• Claps & cheers: Apple stores' carefully managed drama - "Those ‘geniuses’ in the bright, sleek Apple store are underpaid, overhyped and characters in a well-managed fiction story."
• Apple MacBook Air review: the new default Mac - "A beautiful, crisp display, good performance and modern ports rejuvenate a classic."
• 9 of the most luxurious travel experiences in the US - "If you're one of the lucky few happy to drop some serious coin on travel experiences in the United States, then there are almost no limits to what you can find yourself doing."
• Now Millennials Are Being Accused of Killing Canned Tuna - TIME Magazine.
• Why it's never too late to start lifting weights - "Older people benefit hugely from resistance exercises, new research has found. Here’s the best way to start, without even leaving your chair."
• Oscars 2019: who should be the host? - "The Academy is yet to announce who’ll take charge of next year’s ceremony, and with dwindling ratings, the time is ripe for a major change."
• Wall Street Rule for the #MeToo Era: Avoid Women at All Cost - "No more dinners with female colleagues. Don’t sit next to them on flights. Book hotel rooms on different floors. Avoid one-on-one meetings. In fact, as a wealth adviser put it, just hiring a woman these days is 'an unknown risk.' What if she took something he said the wrong way?"

December 3, 2018

• Climate change: Where we are in seven charts & what you can do to help - "Representatives from nearly 200 countries are gathering in Poland for talks on climate change - aimed at breathing new life into the Paris Agreement."
• How to Tell If Someone Is Lying to You, According to Body Language Experts - TIME Magazine.
• Want to See All the Vermeers in the World? Now’s Your Chance - "Meet Vermeer, a new augmented-reality app from the Mauritshuis museum and Google, is a virtual museum containing images of all authenticated Vermeer paintings."
• Hide Your Phone When You’re Trying to Work. Seriously - "The biggest roadblock to your productivity is the smartphone on your desk."
• The Airports of the Future Have Arrived - "Two of the biggest airports in the world - Istanbul and Beijing - aim to make travel easier and faster for the passengers who use them."
• Meet The Members Of The Three-Comma Club - Forbes.
• Pot of gold: how the beauty industry fell for cannabis - "CBD oil is cropping up in an increasing number of high-end creams, oils and even mascaras - but not all derivatives of the plant are created equally."
• The top 100 songs of 2018 - "Guardian music writers have picked their favourite songs of the year - from UK drill breakthroughs to pure pop anthems - and put them all on a giant playlist."
• How to spot a populist - "The p-word is much misunderstood. It’s as old as democracy, and has perhaps never been as popular as it is today. So who are the key protagonists?"
• An Ancient Corner of Italy Finds the World on Its Doorstep - "The southern region of Basilicata, its people poor and its food and history rich, has been named Europe’s Capital of Culture for 2019."
• Danish billionaire explains his 're-wilding' vision for the Highlands - "The Danish retail billionaire who has become Britain’s biggest private landowner has outlined his hugely ambitious 200-year plans to 're-wild' the 'most vulnerable, precious and mysteriously beautiful landscapes' in the Highlands."
• Mexico's new government prepares sale of former president's $218m plane - "The big, luxurious airplane used to ferry Mexico’s former president around the globe is about to fly away permanently in one of the first moves by the new president to rid the country of what he has derided as a towering symbol of excess."
• How Bing Crosby Changed the Course of Pop Music - The New York Times.
• Lars von Trier on filmmaking & fear: ‘Sometimes, alcohol is the only thing that will help’ - "His new film, the typically shocking The House That Jack Built, is supposed to be the director’s big comeback. But his demons seem to have the upper hand."

December 2, 2018

• Advent traditions around the world - "Wreaths, candles and calendars. These are sure signs of Advent for many Christian groups around the world."
• Gold 'Viagra' ring & first Playboy issue sold in Hefner auction - "Playboy founder Hugh Hefner's cufflinks from Hugh Hefner collection going up for sale as part of an auction of his belongings is seen in this image released by Julien's Auctions in Culver City, California, U.S.A."
• Frank Sinatra: personal items including engagement ring to be auctioned - "The collection, expected to fetch at least $3.5m, also features a Norman Rockwell painting and trinkets from former presidents."
• The Rockies, the Alps, the Caucasus? Georgia Plans for the Future - "This country has beautiful mountains, dependable snow, hearty food and welcoming people. Now they just need to decide how to build a tourism industry."
• Portrait of a planet on the verge of climate catastrophe - "As the UN sits down for its annual climate conference this week, many experts believe we have passed the point of no return."
• The unprecedented plan to move an Arctic city - "The world’s biggest iron ore mine is about to swallow the Swedish city of Kiruna. The company’s answer? Move the city."
• George HW Bush - a life in pictures - "George HW Bush, who has died aged 94, was the 41st president of the United States. Born in Milton, Massachusetts, he studied at Yale and worked in the oil industry before entering politics in 1964. We look back at his life and political career."
• The $42,000 way to experience Florence's Accademia art museum - CNN travel.
• I EMBRACED THE POPSOCKET & IT CHANGED MY DAMN LIFE - Wired.
• 6 BEST, BOLDEST, AND MOST BUDGET-FRIENDLY TVS - "From affordable to OLED, these are our favorite TVs this year for any budget."

December 1, 2018

• Making iPhones in the US wouldn't be cheap - "Trump wants iPhones made in the US. That could be bad news for Americans."
• 52 weeks of the world's best beaches - CNN travel.
• How Instagram hides behind Facebook - and rakes in billions - "Instagram’s parent company faces international scrutiny while the photo app retains its charming reputation."
• New York Taxpayers Are Buying A Helipad For The Richest Man In The World - "Jeff Bezos won’t be taking the subway to Amazon’s planned new headquarters in Queens."
• Yes, the Octopus Is Smart as Heck. But Why? - "It has eight arms, three hearts - and a plan. Scientists aren’t sure how the cephalopods got to be so intelligent."
• 9 GIFT IDEAS FOR CATS & THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM - Wired.
• GIFT IDEAS FOR DOGS & THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM - Wired.
• How Many Times Has Your Personal Information Been Exposed to Hackers? - "There’s been another mega-breach. Marriott said Friday that information for as many as 500 million of its customers may have been stolen. Answer the questions below to learn which parts of your identity may have been stolen in the last five years. Not all attacks are included here, and many attacks go undetected, so think of your results as a minimum level of exposure."

November 30, 2018

• 50 of the world's best desserts - CNN travel.
• TESLA WILL LIVE & DIE BY THE GIGAFACTORY - "Inside the massive factory where Tesla will soon make 60 percent of the world’s lithium-ion batteries."
• 16 of the World's most stunning coastlines - "Coastlines are one of the most alluring of our planet's geographical features."
• Pacific Island Hopper: The world's most scenic flight? - "That's Honolulu -- Majuro -- Kwajalein -- Kosrae -- Pohnpei -- Chuuk -- Guam."
• The impossible art of bonsai - "Bonsai masters: The ancient secrets behind their centuries-old trees."
• The best LED desk lamp - "After testing 15 models, these are your best three choices."
• 8 BEST SMART SPEAKERS WITH ALEXA & GOOGLE ASSISTANT - Wired.
• Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless review: sonic standout - "Exceptional sound wrapped in a series of small annoyances."
• THE BEST STREAMING VIDEO PLAYER TO BUY RIGHT NOW - "There are few bad options in 2018, but these are the standouts."
• Victoria's Secret Created an Impossible Ideal of Sexy. Now It's Struggling to Stay Relevant - "The most important factor in Victoria Secret's decline is that its one-note definition of sexy is no longer held by many American women."
• WHAT WOULD IT TAKE TO SHOOT A CANNONBALL INTO ORBIT? - Wired.

November 29, 2018

• This city has more Michelin stars than any other - "Tokyo holds onto its crown as city with the most Michelin stars."
• 10 Best Books of 2018 - "The editors of The Times Book Review choose the best fiction and nonfiction titles this year."
• Why is the Taj Mahal crumbling? - "The Taj Mahal is India's most famous building, attracting millions of tourists. But a combination of neglect and pollution is threatening its existence."
• The Best Wine Books of 2018 - "These five new volumes investigate some of the most basic issues raised by wine, while posing new questions and inspiring thirst."
• You Don’t Want Fries With That - "French fries might be derived from potatoes but they’re no substitute for green leafy vegetables, nutritionists say."
• Hacking inner peace - "Turbocharged meditation, neurofeedback and my attempt at 40 years of Zen."
• Microsoft is worth as much as Apple. How did that happen? - "Microsoft’s stock price has nearly tripled since Satya Nadella became chief executive in 2014."
• A New Study Says There Are 5 Different Types of Problem Drinkers. Here's What They Are - "A study published this week identified five distinct subgroups of problem drinkers, potentially making it easier to zero in on unhealthy behavior and tailor treatments."
• 36 Hours in Jaipur - The New York Times.
• Watch Why It's Almost Impossible to Run 100 Meters In 9 Seconds - Wired.
• The legendary American car that vanished for 30 years - "The Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe's extraordinary story includes beating Ferrari, bursting up in flames, and spending three decades in a storage unit."
• An untouched corner of paradise - "Masoala peninsula: Madagascar's last untouched rainforest."
• world's priciest dram: Whisky bottle sells for over $1.5 million - "The vintage spirit, which came in a unique bottle painted by Irish artist Michael Dillon, smashed a record set last month when a bottle of the same 1926 vintage sold at Bonhams in Edinburgh for more than £848,000 ($1.1 million)."

November 28, 2018

• 25 Best Christmas Movies to Watch Right Now and All Season Long - "Get in the holiday spirit with one of these festive movies - including a ton of classics."
• The Best Foods for Athletes - "More fat? More carbs? How should we eat for peak athletic performance?"
• One-of-a-kind horse discovered in Iceland - "New horse coat color pattern called 'ýruskjóttur' discovered in Iceland."
• Kim Kardashian shows off private 747 - "Kim Kardashian West and husband Kanye West were criticized on social media after posting Instagram videos of their private 747 flight."
• Surprise! Microsoft is tech's new heavyweight - "Microsoft and Apple are fighting to be world's most valuable company."
• 10 reasons your breath stinks & what to do about it - "Halitosis: 10 reasons - and remedies - for your bad breath."
• 11 best places to visit in Serbia - "Europe's new hot destination."
• DJI’s stabilized Osmo Pocket camera costs $349 - engadget.
• YOUTUBERS ARE GOING TO GO NUTS FOR THE NEW DJI OSMO POCKET - Wired.
• Porsche's latest 911 knows when it's on a wet road - "The car also offers a night vision camera and a much larger touchscreen."
• watchOS 5.1.2 Will Enable ECG App on Apple Watch Series 4 - "ECG functionality will be enabled on the Apple Watch Series 4 in the publicly released version of watchOS 5.1.2, which is currently in beta testing, according to an internal Apple Store training document obtained by MacRumors."
• Meghan: saviour of the royal family - or the ghost of Wallis Simpson? - "The Duchess of Sussex is already being portrayed as an American upstart out to destroy the monarchy."

November 27, 2018

• Buy your own piece of the Eiffel Tower - "Original Eiffel Tower staircase goes on sale."
• Mobile broadband is faster than Wi-Fi in 33 countries - "And with the promise of 5G, this may soon be true in the US as well."
• What Salary Should You Ask For? Here’s How to Figure Out What You’re Worth - "Whether you're nailing down the details of a new job offer or hoping to negotiate a raise, you want to make sure you're being paid fairly. Here's how to figure out your market value."
• Celebrity Edge: 'Futuristic' cruise ship completes maiden voyage - "Celebrity Cruises is premiering a new cruise liner, Celebrity Edge, with a new design that it hopes will revolutionize the cruise ship industry."
• This Is the Way the Paper Crumples - "In a ball of paper, scientists discover a landscape of surprising mathematical order."
• 10 Gifts for the Apple-Lover in Your Life - "From iPhone accessories to MacBook accoutrements, here's what to get for the Cupertino faithful."
• PLAYSTATION CLASSIC REVIEW: A JOURNEY THROUGH THE EXCITING, AWKWARD DAYS OF EARLY 3D GAMES - The Verge.
• Sneaker Freaker: tracking the evolution of trainers - in pictures - "The Ultimate Sneaker Book, a 15-year anthology of the cult magazine retraces every collab, custom and retro reissue, from Air Force to All Stars, Michael Jordan to Yeezy."
• Airport Hotels Go Glam - "Airport hotels don’t have to be purely functional and only places to sleep before or after a long flight. Increasingly, they can be fun and in some cases, even glamorous."
• 10 Smartest Sustainable Products of 2018 - "Here's a look at some of the smartest sustainable products of the year aimed at eco-conscious consumers, from greener shoes to an intelligent thermostat."

November 26, 2018

• Your Cyber Monday Guide - "How to Get the Most Out of Black Friday and Cyber Monday (Even if You’re Not Into Tech). Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be known for hot gadgets and electronics, but there are great deals on other things, too. Here are a few to watch out for."
• World's grandest place of worship - "Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Mosque: Secrets of the world's grandest place of worship."
• Terrifying photoshoot of Concorde's last trip - "Concorde's last flight: Is this the greatest aviation photograph of all time?"
• A local’s guide to Jamaica: 10 top tips - "The Caribbean’s third-largest island is rich in history and natural highs, from Noël Coward’s clifftop hideaway to ganja (now legal), coffee and vegan Rasta food."
• Can an app guarantee a good night’s sleep? I tested them to find out - "New smartphone technology claims to be able to lull you to sleep through white noise, meditative mantras and grown-up bedtime stories. But do any of them really work?"
• Does the ‘foreskin facial’ mark the end of the world? - "Kate Beckinsale is the latest celebrity to try the treatment, which uses a serum derived from babies’ circumcised penises. Has anti-ageing finally gone too far?"
• Fringe benefits: the hair extension industry in Ukraine - a photo essay - "Hair extensions are bought and sold worldwide, but Slavic hair - known as ‘white gold’ - is among the most prized. Photographer Tom Skipp went to Ukraine to find out about the industry and meet the people involved."

November 25, 2018

• Our top five new smartphones - "All-glass design, face recognition and triple cameras are some of the innovations featured in the latest phones from Apple, Google, Huawei and Samsung."
• How to Make the Perfect Apology - "How do you apologize for something hurtful? Crafting an apology that can make the person you’ve hurt feel better is no small feat."
• The pleasure revolution: the sex women really want - "For far too long, women have been playing catch-up when it comes to sex. From female desire to sex tech, Sharon Walker talks to five women at the forefront of radical change."
• The worst year to be a human has been revealed by researchers - "Why 536 AD was the worst year to be a human."
• Want success? Two things you should focus on instead of social media - "Self-promotion is easier than ever. But to stand out in your field, the key is to create something rare and valuable."
• The app that makes writing less lonely - "If you see a writer in a movie, most likely she (or he) will be tapping on a laptop. But many young writers are doing it on mobile phones, and sometimes in teams."
• The best Christmas lights - "With Thanksgiving in the books, now is the time to think about your Christmas light setup."
• How to find the best laptop bag - "A techhead's guide to the world of soft goods."
• HOW TEFLON WENT FROM WARTIME TO DINNER TIME - Wired.
• I'LL NEVER APOLOGIZE FOR MY AIR FRYER - Wired.
• Danish recipes: hotdogs, mussels & a chocolate marzipan bar - "The Danes know all about hot dishes for cold nights. Here is a selection of recipes from Trine Hahnemann’s latest cookbook, Copenhagen Food."

November 24, 2018

• 2018 Holiday Gift Guide - "Practical or luxe, quirky or classic, these gifts will send just the right message to the people you are oh-so grateful for this year. Sort by interest or price, or browse until you've checked everyone off your list (and maybe discovered a few gifts for you, too!)."
• Phil edges Tiger in $9 million match - "Phil Mickelson edges Tiger Woods to win $9 million event and the bragging rights to go with it."
• how the wealthy tell us what ‘real folk’ want - "Rightwing populists weaponise culture as a way to protect privilege."
• Where Apple got its design from - "Dieter Rams: The legendary designer who influenced Apple."
• GET yourself THE RIGHT COOKWARE TO MAXIMIZE A SMALL SPACE - Wired.
• Jony Ive & Marc Newson designed a $250,000 all-diamond ring for charity - "It’s completely bezel-less."
• A glimpse of daily life in Pyongyang - in pictures - "North Korea’s capital is a carefully managed showcase for its dictatorship. Closely chaperoned, the Observer’s international affairs correspondent captured what she could of the city’s activity."

November 23, 2018

• These Are the Best Black Friday Deals in Tech - TIME.
• Your Black Friday guide - "How to Get the Most Out of Black Friday (Even if You’re Not Into Tech). Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be known for hot gadgets and electronics, but there are great deals on other things, too. Here are a few to watch out for."
• The Morning After: Thanksgiving Cleanup Tips - "Thanksgiving is awesome. Thanksgiving cleanup stinks. Here are a few tips to make it easier."
• How Long Can People Live? - "The trick is not to increase life span, scientists say, but to lengthen 'health span.'"
• The world's sexiest bedrooms revealed - CNN travel.
• 25 gifts travelers will actually want - CNN travel.
• Formula One's evolution in 10 cars - "From Ferrari to Mercedes, the top 10 most iconic Formula One cars."

November 22, 2018

• Here's What Eating a Thanksgiving Feast Actually Does to Your Body - "Does eating one giant meal actually affect your health and weight? Here's what the experts say."
• A Helping of Science With Your Thanksgiving Dinner - "Biology. Chemistry. Physics. It’s all there on your plate. Take a moment to appreciate it before you dig in."
• 8 of the most epic food wars of all time - "What belongs on a pizza? And seven more all-time epic food wars."
• The complete 2018 Christmas book at Neiman Marcus - "Lookbook of extravagant gifts."
• 11 Things We’d Really Like to Know - "And a few we’d rather not discuss."
• Black Friday Deal or Dud? How to Shop Smart This Holiday Season - The New York Times.
• Leaning Tower of Pisa loses some of its tilt - "The Leaning Tower of Pisa has slowly started defying its name, losing four centimeters of its tilt over the past 17 years."
• Man who built himself a Bond villain lair - "How Cesar Manrique helped save Lanzarote from too much tourism."
• Master jeweler invents 'unbreakable' porcelain - CNN style.
• 36 Hours in Rome - The New York Times.
• Starvation diets, obsessive training & no plus-size models - "Victoria’s Secret sells a dangerous fantasy. The brand’s annual show is a worldwide TV event, but former Angels are starting to reveal the uncomfortable truth about the lingerie giant."
• The Mystery Font That Took Over New York - "How did Choc, a quirky calligraphic typeface drawn by a French graphic designer in the 1950s, end up on storefronts everywhere?"
• 10 Best Nonfiction Books of 2018 - "Here are TIME's picks for the best nonfiction books of 2018, from Zora Neale Hurston’s 'Barracoon' to Tara Westover’s 'Educated.'"

November 21, 2018

• Is Black Friday Shopping Still Worth It? - "For some experts, the answer is, well, not really - at least if it means crashing a strip mall at the crack of dawn, fueled by cold leftovers and an unquenchable thirst for bargains."
• Black Friday is a scam - 99% of all sneakers are cheaper on another day - "After analyzing more than 1.4 million prices of 4,024 sneakers from more than 200 retailers on RunRepeat over the past two years, it turns out just 1% of all sneakers are cheapest on Black Friday."
• Top 10 Podcasts of 2018 - "Unlike film, television or music, there's a low barrier to entry in podcasting: All you need is a microphone and someone to speak into it. Here are TIME's favorite shows of the year."
• Do Not Eat Romaine Lettuce, Health Officials Warn - The New York Times.
• The first Ford Mustang Coupe ever built is headed to auction - "The early pony car, sold accidentally in the Yukon in 1965, is expected to fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars."
• The World's Highest-Paid Women In Music 2018 - "Forbes’ annual list sees Katy Perry rise from ninth place to unseat Beyoncé, now in third place behind Taylor Swift."
• TikTok: the Chinese lip-syncing app taking over America - "A video-sharing app is has become the most popular free app on the App Store in the US."
• God is gender-neutral, says archbishop of Canterbury - "Justin Welby has rejected Ariana Grande’s suggestion that God is a woman. God, he says, is not male or female."
• 100 Notable Books of 2018 - "The year’s notable fiction, poetry and nonfiction, selected by the editors of The New York Times Book Review."
• This self-driving hotel room could revolutionize travel - "A hotel room on wheels, the Autonomous Travel Suite (ATS) is the brainchild of Toronto-based Steve Lee of Aprilli Design Studio and could revolutionize the way we travel."
• The World, Built by China - "China envisions a vast global network of trade, investment and infrastructure that will reshape financial and geopolitical ties - and bring the rest of the world closer to Beijing."

November 20, 2018

• THE VERGE GUIDE TO BLACK FRIDAY - "The best deals of Black Friday & Cyber Monday."
• 6 Ways to Instantly Be a More Positive Person - "Keeping a positive outlook doesn’t always come naturally. But optimism is like a muscle, according to experts, you just have to train it."
• This iPhone Trick Makes Moving The Cursor When Typing A Million Times Easier - BuzzFeed.
• best ultraportable laptops of 2018 - "A shortlist of our favorite thin and light laptops."
• HOW TO SHARE & STORE YOUR PHOTOS IN THE CLOUD - Wired.
• Eccentric women: why they are more important than ever in our oppressive era - "From Janelle Monáe to Tilda Swinton, unconventional women are having a moment. In an age threatened by groupthink and strongman politics, they provide an essential antidote."
• HOW TO BUILD A CAMERA KIT FOR ADVENTURE PHOTOGRAPHY - "Everything you’ll need when you hit the trails for the ‘gram."
• 10 Best Songs of 2018 - "Here are TIME’s best songs of 2018, from Ariana Grande’s 'thank u, next' to Childish Gambino’s 'This Is America'."
• Can 'vertical forests' change our cities? - "The architect transforming cities into 'vertical forests'."
• Bangkok's terrifying new attraction - "Terrifying glass floor opens atop Thailand's tallest completed building."
• 8 Must-Read Books You Might Have Missed in 2018 - "Here are the best under-the-radar books that you may have missed in 2018, from 'Disoriental' by Negar Djavadi to 'Belonging' by Nora Krug."

November 19, 2018

• The American Dream Is Alive. In China - The New York Times.
• World's best ski resorts in 2018 - CNN travel.
• World Ski Awards - "Celebrating Excellence in Ski Tourism."
• NASA begins work to build new supersonic jet - "NASA's mission to revolutionize air travel has taken a significant step forward as the space agency starts building its X-59 QueSST supersonic jet."
• Why Standing Desks Are Overrated - "They’re not cures for anything, and standing is not exercise."
• Butt seriously: how bottoms became a fitness obsession - "‘Where once the holy grail was a flat stomach, now the emphasis is shifting to a firm, or “juicy”, bottom.’ More and more gym classes now focus on building your posterior – and a whole LA gym is dedicated to the pursuit. What’s behind the trend, and can exercise really change your shape?"
• ikigai: The Japanese secret to a longer life - "Do what you love and live longer, the Japanese ikigai philosophy says."
• How to Write the Perfect Email, According to Experts - "Crafting a good email - setting the tone, making your point and coming across professional but not out of touch - is no easy feat."
• 10 Best Movie Performances of 2018 - "Here are TIME’s best movie performances of 2018, from 'A Star Is Born's' Lady Gaga to Melissa McCarthy in 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?'"
• Will shrinking aeroplane toilets stop fat people flying? - "The new 61cm-wide lavatories found on some US flights can free up space for six additional passengers. But some may not be able to close the toilet door."

November 18, 2018

• 50 best inventions of 2018 - "50 inventions making the world better, smarter and even a little more fun."
• How to Make Friends as a Middle-Aged Man, Even If the Idea Makes You Feel Weird - TIME Magazine.
• 10 Best TV Shows of 2018 - "Find out what TIME TV critic Judy Berman chose as the best TV shows of 2018, from 'The Good Place' to 'Atlanta'."
• Add a Bit More Green to Your Fall Diet - "This salad puts hearty spinach leaves to work alongside marinated tofu and a dressing that takes cues from Japan."
• Rear view: the big business of bottoms - "'Everyone wants to look like Kim Kardashian, not Kate Moss.' As more and more women go under the knife in pursuit of curves, it’s clear they are paying with their health."
• Very Brief Workouts Count Toward 150-Minute Goal, New Guidelines Say - "New federal exercise recommendations include the first-ever federal activity parameters for 3-year-olds, as well as a few surprising omissions."
• The charge of the chatbots: how do you tell who’s human online? - "Automated ‘voices’ that were supposed to do mundane tasks online also now spread hate speech and polarise opinion. Are they a boon or a threat?"
• Monica Lewinsky revisits scandal on her own terms in new docuseries - "Lewinsky opened up about relationship with Bill Clinton in 20 hours of interviews for A&E’s The Clinton Affair."
• Where Will Science Take Us? To the Stars - "A monthlong visit to observatories in Chile, Hawaii and Los Angeles revealed spellbinding visions of the heavens."
• 4am starts & spinach smoothies: Da Vinci Code's Dan Brown on how to write a bestseller - "As he sets out to spill his secrets in an online masterclass, Brown talks about bad reviews, his habit of hanging upside down and the challenge of writing fiction in the age of Trump."

November 17, 2018

• 10 Best Movies of 2018 - TIME Magazine.
• 8 Destinations for Every Type of Traveler - "Vacations are supposed to be relaxing, but planning them - particularly deciding on where to go—can feel like work."
• 70 facts about HRH The Prince of Wales - The Prince of Wales.
• Pop art in the age of the Kardashians: Why Andy Warhol still matters - CNN style.
• The best external hard drives - "Consider first how you'll be using it."
• KILOGRAM REDEFINED. THE METRIC SYSTEM OVERHAUL IS COMPLETE - Wired.
• How to Talk to People, According to Terry Gross - "The NPR host offers 8 spicy tips for having better conversations."
• 10 Best Fiction Books of 2018 - "The best of this year’s fiction deals with prisons of all kinds — literal ones, but also dead-end jobs, luxury apartments and uncomfortable home states."
• A New Study Says Low-Carb Diets May Help You Lose Weight. But Are Carbs Really So Bad For You? - "A new study says low-carb diets can help you lose weight. But there are also some science-backed reasons to keep eating carbs."

November 16, 2018

• Oxford Dictionary announces word of the year - "How Oxford Dictionaries' Word of the Year Sums Up the Cultural Moment."
• World's 50 best restaurants for 2018 - CNN travel.
• Does Apple's sales slump mean the firm has finally peaked? - "The company’s $1tn valuation has fallen 20% and fewer people are buying its iPhones."
• 25 Most beautiful places to visit in Abu Dhabi - "It's got fast drifting cars and slow drifting deserts. Beautiful beaches and unusual buildings. Camels, castles, culture and waterfront cocktails. So, why haven't more people been to Abu Dhabi? Actually, they have - they maybe just don't know it."
• Italian castle is yours for $100 - "A fairytale Italian castle wedding for $100? It's on offer in Roccascalegna."
• For sale: Ring completely made of diamond - "Jony Ive & Marc Newson's all-diamond ring set for auction."
• How to ski faster - the US special forces way - "American downhillers: A need for speed."
• David Hockney painting sells for $90M, smashing records - "'"Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)' (1972) by David Hockney."
• Intercontinental Shanghai: world's first underground hotel opens - "The InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland Hotel will open to the public on November 20 - and 16 of the floors will technically be underground. The £225 million development was built in an abandoned quarry."
• Julian Assange Is Secretly Charged in U.S., Prosecutors Mistakenly Reveal - The New York Times.
• The weight is over: kilogram redefined at 'emotional' conference - "Historic vote means unit of measurement will no longer be defined by a piece of metal first conceived in 1889."
• How to Make the Most of Any Closet - "Cluttered closets? These clever storage solutions (and, before that, a purge) will make them feel bigger and work better."

November 15, 2018

• Are Smoothies Healthy? Here’s What the Experts Say - "Smoothies are often an integral part of cleanses and they're ubiquitous at health food stores and health-centric restaurants."
• Delay, Deny & Deflect: How Facebook’s Leaders Fought Through Crisis - The New York Times.
• Apple's New iPad Pro Is An Incredible Tablet With One Major Shortcoming - TIME Magazine.
• 10 Fascinating Facts About Beaujolais Nouveau - Wine Country Travel.
• 36 Hours in Denver - The New York Times.
• The 20 best Marvel films - ranked! - The Guardian.
• Microsoft’s Surface Headphones are a good first try - "Gray on the outside because they’re gray on the inside."
• Coffee or tea? The answer might be in your genes - "Choice of drink linked to how we perceive bitterness of substances, researchers say."
• How a Low-Carb Diet Might Help You Maintain a Healthy Weight - "Adults who cut carbohydrates from their diets and replaced them with fat sharply increased their metabolisms."

November 14, 2018

• It's huge, pink & worth $50 million - "Exceptionally large 'Pink Legacy' diamond sells for record-breaking $50 million at Christie's."
• How to Up the Spontaneity Quotient on Your Next Trip - "Predictable vacations are so, well, predictable. Here are five tips on how to increase your chances of unexpected encounters and surprising moments."
• How to Make Your Lips Look Bigger Without Needles - "A subtly accentuated pout can be achieved with makeup alone."
• GOOGLE GIVES THE PIXEL CAMERA SUPERHUMAN NIGHT VISION - "The mighty Night Sight mode is being released to Pixel phones today."
• Marie Antoinette's jewellery up for auction - "Highlight diamond-and-pearl pendant piece estimated to fetch up to $2m at Sotheby’s auction in Geneva."
• More Weird Ways to Use Food to Clean Your Messes - The New York Times.
• Ski down the roof of this new Swiss hotel - "Until now, skiing off hotel roofs has been an exploit reserved for James Bond stunt doubles and drunken fools with a penchant for plaster casts."
• London hotel suite on sale for $14 million - "If you're in the market for a new luxury pad, you could splash the cash on a 3,703 square foot hotel suite at 10 Whitehall Place, adjacent to the five-star Corinthia Hotel in London."
• Extinction list: Who is at risk? - BBC News.
• DOLBY DIMENSION REVIEW: HEADPHONES FOR YOUR HOME - "Dolby’s first branded product is a unique pair of wireless headphones."
• SHOULD I DELETE MY TWEETS? - Wired.

November 13, 2018

• HOW TO SUPERCHARGE YOUR SMARTPHONE PHOTOS - Wired.
• Alan Greenspan’s Ode to Creative Destruction - The New York Times.
• Stan Lee Is Dead at 95; Superhero of Marvel Comics - The New York Times.
• Fifteen years after Concorde, supersonic jets are booming back into style - "New laws in the US are breathing fresh life into supersonic air travel."
• World's 'most excellent' airlines for 2019 revealed by AirlineRatings.com - "One airline has literally gone to great lengths to prove it's the best in the past 12 months, and it appears to have paid off."
• This Secret Smartphone Feature Can Help You Write Text Messages Much More Quickly - TIME Magazine.
• Health benefits of celery juice - CNN Health.
• These antique Alexaphones won’t spy on your conversations - The Verge.
• The kilogram is about to be redefined - "Scientists vote on new way to measure a kilogram."
• Fashion's biggest #MeToo moments - CNN style.
• Moment's latest telephoto lens is designed for newer phones - "The 58mm add-on gives you up to 4X optical zoom on dual-camera phones."
• Tales From the Warhol Factory - "In each of three successive spaces called the Factory, Andy Warhol created movies, paintings, time capsules and psychosexual dramas with a half-life of many decades. Here his collaborators recall the places, the times and the man."
• Abu Dhabi Louvre hits 1M visitors - "The museum opened on Nov. 11, 2017 as the result of a 30-year agreement between France and the United Arab Emirates, in a deal worth over of $1 billion."
• Bali's 14 best beaches - "Bali's reputation for offering a total escape continues to draw international visitors to the gorgeous destination in droves."

November 12, 2018

• Here’s When Your Body Burns the Most Calories, According to a New Study - "Everything from your workouts to your sleep schedule can influence how many calories you burn throughout the day."
• Prescription Doses of Fish Oil May Lower Heart Attack & Stroke Risk - "Omega-3 fatty acids, abundant in fish oil, are known to be good for the heart. Studies have shown that people who eat more fish rich in these fats have lower rates of heart problems and less risk of dying from heart disease compared to those who eat less."
• THE BEST GOOGLE SPEAKERS, RANKED BY PRICE - Wired.
• New guidelines on cholesterol to improve health - "New cholesterol guidelines recommend a more personalized approach in risk assessments, a returned focus on LDL target levels and new drug options for those at highest risk for cardiovascular disease."
• David Hockney painting poised to smash auction records - "'Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)' is set to be sold at the Christie's Post-War and Contemporary Art Evening Sale in New York on for an estimated price of $80 million."
• Essential Gear for Traveling Solo - "Traveling solo is freeing but offers some unique challenges. These tools help you travel comfortably and securely, and bring home great pictures, too."

November 11, 2018

• The Simplest Way to Drastically Improve Your Life: More Sleep - "Sleep deprivation is the invisible ceiling to how good life can be."
• Gold is back. That's a worrying sign - "Gold has been a dud of an investment for much of the year, but it has started to regain some of its luster. The price of gold is up 3.5% since the start of October. During the same period, the S&P 500 has fallen 6.5%."
• Alibaba's Singles Day record: $30bn in 24 hrs - "Alibaba smashed its single day sales record Sunday during the online retail blitz known as Singles Day."
• ‘As good as it gets’ - The Pink Legacy diamond - "Rahul Kadakia, International Head of Jewellery at Christie’s, on why this spectacular 18.96-carat Fancy Vivid Pink diamond - offered on 13 November at Christie’s in Geneva - is set to make auction history."
• How to Date a Lot of Billionaires - "Jyoti and Kiran Matharoo sought fame on social media by flaunting what nature - and men - gave them. Then they got locked up abroad."
• The life of Mexican drug lord El Chapo - BBC News.
• How we fell out of love with milk - "Soya, almond, oat ... Whether for health issues, animal welfare or the future of the planet, ‘alt-milks’ have never been more popular. Are we approaching dairy’s final days?"
• Fat people can be fit too: meet the personal trainers who challenge every stereotype - "The fitness industry can feel alienating if you’re not young, slim and able-bodied, but a few determined individuals are ensuring it’s radically more inclusive."

November 10, 2018

• Here's How Popular Yoga & Meditation Really Are - TIME Magazine.
• You Already Email Like a Robot - Why Not Automate It? - The New York Times.
• Best forms of alcohol to drink on a diet - "Which alcoholic beverages are more diet-friendly?"
• Which country has the best food? - CNN travel.
• Dubai Police start training on flying motorbikes - CNN.
• What, I'm not good enough for you? - "Individual differences in masculine honor beliefs and the endorsement of aggressive responses to romantic rejection."
• What if the Placebo Effect Isn’t a Trick? - "New research is zeroing in on a biochemical basis for the placebo effect - possibly opening a Pandora’s box for Western medicine."
• A Fifth of China’s Homes Are Empty. That’s 50 Million Apartments - Bloomberg.
• What You Need to Know About Boeing’s 737 Max - "This popular passenger jet was recently involved in the Lion Air fatal crash. If you’re worried about flying one on your next trip, here is a quick guide to the plane and the airlines that fly it."
• Pretentious, impenetrable, hard work ... better? Why we need difficult books - "This year’s Booker-winner Milkman has been criticised for being challenging. But are we confusing readability with literary value?"

November 9, 2018

• 10 things the UAE does better than anywhere else - CNN travel.
• Should You Take Aspirin Every Day? Here’s What the Science Says - TIME Magazine.
• Incredible luxury of world's best hotel - "The world's best boutique hotels for 2018."
• How Much Are You Willing to Pay for a Few Extra Inches of Legroom? - "Premium economy - offering more space than coach but at a lower fare than business class - is turning out to be popular among fliers and a huge moneymaker for the airlines."
• Melania Trump spent one day in Cairo and the hotel bill was over $95,000 - Quartz.
• Sex, supermodels & champagne: Guy Bourdin - in pictures - "In 1987, Chanel asked the fashion master to shoot an ad campaign for its new watch. The strange, dreamlike images he produced are at Paris Photo this weekend, alongside other rare Bourdin photographs."
• Meet Warhol, Again, in This Brilliant Whitney Show - "A sweeping retrospective shows a personal side of the Pop master - his hopes, fears, faith - and reasserts his power for a new generation, Holland Cotter writes in his review."

November 8, 2018

• Prince Charles: This is the kind of King I will be - "In a new documentary celebrating his 70th birthday, Britain's Prince Charles spoke for the first time about what sort of king he will be, saying he will shift gears once he takes on the role of the monarch."
• What is modern slavery & how can you stop it? - "Modern forms of slavery can include debt bondage - being forced to work to pay off a debt - child slavery, forced marriage, domestic servitude and forced labour."
• Why a Sunny Pacific Island Is Banning Sunscreen - TIME Magazine.
• How to use tech tools to plan a vacation - "You’re ready to get away, so here are the best tools to help you do it."
• The foldable phones are coming - "Samsung’s device is just the beginning."
• Would you wear leather that's grown in a lab? - "Imagine wearing leather goods that haven't been made from livestock. That's what startup Modern Meadow has created: a material it says is 'biologically similar to leather' but doesn't cost the life of a single cow."
• 36 Hours in Bucharest - The New York Times.
• FACEBOOK IS TESTING ITS DATING SERVICE. HERE’S HOW IT’S DIFFERENT FROM TINDER - Wired.
• HOW DO SELF-DRIVING CARS SEE? (AND HOW DO THEY SEE ME)? - Wired.
• 10 abandoned hotels for the curious traveler to check out - "Luxury hotels and resorts conjure images of carefree travel, designer furnishings, lavish restaurants and the well-to-do milling about in grand fashion. But all that can change in rapid time, leaving decay and squalor in its place."
• Mandarin mania: how one duck enraptured New York City - "Observers have crowded Central Park in the hopes of seeing the ‘hot duck’ since it first appeared on 10 October - but no one knows where it came from."
• How Meditation Might Help Your Winter Workouts - "Some simple techniques might shore up our commitment to being physically active as the seasons change."
• Samsung folding smartphone revealed to developers - "Samsung has unveiled a folding handset at an event in San Francisco. It described its Infinity Flex Display as 'the foundation of the smartphone of tomorrow' and said it intended to start production within months."
• All 43 Spice Girls songs - ranked! - "As the Spice Girls reconvene without Easy V (she don’t come for free) for a string of 2019 stadium shows, we sift their catalogue to decide what’s best."

November 7, 2018

• Who really won the midterm elections? - CNN.
• The way we text says a lot about our personality - "Does using lowercase letters really make you seem more chill?"
• Should there be a tax on red meat? - "A 'meat tax' could prevent almost 6,000 deaths per year in the UK, according to researchers, but should politicians be telling people what they can and can't eat?"
• How pod planes could change travel forever - "Hypersonics, electric propulsion, triple deckers - think you've seen everything when it comes to new aircraft concepts?"
• How to Be a More Patient Person - "Relax. It’s going to be O.K."
• The secrets of endurance athletes - "Running a distance race - like a 246km ultramarathon - takes extraordinary physical fitness. But however hard they have trained, an athlete’s success hinges on their mental endurance."
• The best video-editing apps - "You can get all the power and speed you need, and in some cases for free."
• Qatari royal showcases jewels of the Maharajas - CNN style.
• Why robocalls have taken over your phone - The Verge.
• AMAZON KINDLE PAPERWHITE (2018) REVIEW: THE NEW BEST-SELLER - "Just add water(proofing)."
• What I've learned about men from countless hours of Tinder - "Comedian Lane Moore has crafted an entire show out of swiping left, and right, on the app over the last four years. Here are her biggest takeaways."
• World's 'oldest figurative painting' discovered in Borneo cave - "New analysis suggests the animal drawings are at least 40,000 years old, say scientists."

November 6, 2018

• hour-by-hour guide to election night - "Millions in the US and across the world will be following the election results as they come in. There are hundreds of races - which ones are worth keeping an eye on?"
• Human Perspective on moral decisions made by machine intelligence, such as self-driving cars - Moral Machine | Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
• Self-driving car dilemmas reveal that moral choices are not universal - "Survey maps global variations in ethics for programming autonomous vehicles."
• We tried the world’s first folding phone, and it actually works - "The Royole FlexPai is not a great-looking phone, but its flexible display works as advertised."
• Global preferences for who to save in self-driving car crashes revealed - "Congratulations to: young people, large groups of people, and people who aren’t animals."
• New discovery throws light on mystery of pyramids' construction - "Egyptologists stumble across ramp that helps explain how huge blocks of stones were hauled into place."
• A first look at Spotify on the Apple Watch - The Verge.
• A weekend with the new MacBook Air - engadget.
• WHICH IPHONE SHOULD YOU BUY (OR AVOID) RIGHT NOW? - "Picking the right iPhone has become an increasingly difficult choice, but this breakdown may help."
• This 4,500-Year-Old Ramp Contraption May Have Been Used to Build Egypt's Great Pyramid - "Archaeologists have long wondered exactly how the ancient Egyptians constructed the world's biggest pyramid, the Great Pyramid. Now, they may have discovered the system used to haul massive stone blocks into place some 4,500 years ago."
• Inside the booming business of background music - "Once derided, the successors to muzak have grown more sophisticated - and influential - than any of us realise."
• Chilling photos of Antarctica expeditions, past & present - CNN travel.
• Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed is finally a Melbourne Cup winner - "It has taken 30 years and millions of dollars, but Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum can now finally call himself a Melbourne Cup winner."
• How to eat: chicken soup - The Guardian.

November 5, 2018

• Seven ways to address insomnia - The Guardian.
• BITCOIN WILL BURN THE PLANET DOWN. THE QUESTION: HOW FAST? - Wired.
• Should Paraguay invest its energy wealth in bitcoin ‘mining’ or fighting poverty? - "The Itaipú dam is already enriching some, and they believe the country should invest more in cryptocurrency, while others argue it should spread Itaipú’s bounty more widely."
• The surprising new dirtiest surface on a plane - but almost half of tested areas are so germy they put passengers at serious risk - "During 20 flights, five spots were swabbed - the seatbelt, tray table, headrest, seat pocket and washroom handle."
• Kenyans cash in on avocado craze - BBC News.
• Dessert made from 55,000 ants - "Melbourne Cup Birdcage: Where VIPs eat ants and drink space champagne."
• Inside Paris' most scandalous clubs - "Rediscovering Paris' most scandalous salons with Ellen von Unwerth."
• Poland's most beautiful places - "Stretching from the amber beaches of the Baltic Sea to the breathtaking peaks of the High Tatra mountains, Poland is as expansive as it is beautiful."
• Shocking photos of life in modern America - "This photographer is reimagining Norman Rockwell for the 21st century."
• The secret of Viking success? A good coat of tar .... - "Industrial pits led to waterproofed ships for epic pillaging raids."
• Gemini PDA's follow-up is a clamshell communicator phone - "The Cosmo Communicator will spark flashbacks for Nokia fans."

November 4, 2018

• 2018 Global Wealth Report - Credit Suisse.
• How much money you need to be part of the 1 percent worldwide - "According to the 2018 Global Wealth Report from Credit Suisse Research Institute, you need a net worth of $871,320 U.S. Credit Suisse defines net worth, or 'wealth,' as 'the value of financial assets plus real assets (principally housing) owned by households, minus their debts.'"
• World’s First Underwater Hotel Villa Opens in the Maldives - "At $50,000 a night, this once-in-a-lifetime experience - literally sleeping with the fishes, stingrays, turtles, and sharks - doesn't come cheap."
• The Importance of Male Ejaculation for Female Sexual Satisfaction & Function - The Journal of Sexual Medicine.
• Do Women’s Orgasms Function as a Masculinity Achievement for Men? - The Journal of Sex Research.
• APPLE ABANDONS THE MASS MARKET, AS THE IPHONE TURNS LUXURY - Wired.
• Apple, hear me out: iPad XR - "C'mon, Apple, shut up and take my money."
• Cuisinart Takes Turkey-Frying to the Next Level - "Review: Cuisinart extra-large rotisserie fryer & steamer - This machine’s raison d’être: fryin’ up your holiday bird."
• A cure for cancer: how to kill a killer - "Revolutionary work on the body’s immune system and a host of new drug trials mean that beating cancer may be achievable."
• Who would want to kill a lion? Inside the minds of trophy hunters - "From the dentist who felled Cecil the lion to the woman who shot a goat on Islay, keen hunters are happy to fork out small fortunes to kill wildlife. But why do they do it - and what is the true cost of their obsession?"

November 3, 2018

• Totally new jetliner unveiled for US fliers - "For some folks, flying on a brand new airliner is almost as exciting as riding in a spanking new car."
• Are E-Cigarettes Safe? Here's What the Science Says - "E-cigarettes were designed to help people quit ­smoking. But the question is, does that potential outweigh their possible risks to human health?"
• PHONE NUMBERS SHOULD BE MORE PORTABLE, AND PALM IS THE PROOF - "It doesn’t have to be this way."
• The future of the kilo: a weighty matter - "A lump of metal in a building near Paris has long served as the global standard for the kilogram. That’s about to change ..."
• Stop biodiversity loss or we could face our own extinction, warns UN - "The world has two years to secure a deal for nature to halt a ‘silent killer’ as dangerous as climate change, says biodiversity chief."
• Yosemite Couple's mysterious death raises concerns about selfie culture - "'Is our life just worth a photo?': the tragic death of a couple in Yosemite."
• Why Amazon’s future depends on moving from the internet to the physical world - "Amazon’s cashier-less Go stores give us a glimpse at its vision for the future of retail."
• A bridge across the Americas - "Panama: How a country of chaos became a bridge across the Americas."
• A brain-like supercomputer could help Siri understand your accent - "Hey Siri, listen up. A multitasking supercomputer that attempts to mimic the human brain was switched on Friday - and it could be used to help virtual assistants like Apple's Siri and Amazon's Alexa understand your accent."

November 2, 2018

• The Only Way to Fight Hate - "'Hate, among all our base instincts, is the most distinctly human. In animals, violence and venom are tools of survival; in humans, of supremacy'."
• Why these luxury buckets go for thousands - "New traditions: Japan's 700-year-old 'oke' craft gets a modern makeover."
• How your weight affects your lifespan - "Obesity, low BMI linked to increased risk of death, study reveals."
• Why social media is obsessed with this 'rock star' duck - "Celebrity spotters in New York City, have a new star in their sights: A multi-coloured duck."
• Is there a link between cell phone radiation & cancer? - "Federal health agencies disagree over link between cell phone radiation and cancer."
• Abu Dhabi's unusual architecture delivers surprises - "From its Bedouin past as a modest fishing and pearl diving port to the discovery and production of oil, Abu Dhabi has risen from the sands along the Arabian Gulf to become one of the world's wealthiest cities."
• Chinese air passengers to rule skies by 2040, ACI forecasts - "Think those lines at the airport are long? Fast-forward a few years and they're going to be waaaay longer according to new forecasts that say the volume of global air passengers is set to more than double over the next two decades."
• Slipping sales bite into Apple's $1tn price tag - "Value falls below landmark figure as decision to not reveal sales figures spooks investors."
• The man behind Versailles' floating waterfall - "Olafur Eliasson: The man who creates bold new worlds to remind us we only have one."
• Pet sounds: why your dog loves listening to Bob Marley - "With fireworks season upon us, an explosion of dog-friendly music is on hand to help soothe stressed canines. But who knew reggae is such a hit?"
• GM is making e-bikes as it expands beyond cars - "It wants your help naming the new two-wheel brand."
• Why It's Almost Impossible to Skip a Stone 89 Times - "Skipping stones is a fun pastime but some people take it very seriously and compete. The world record number of skips is 88! WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez dives into the physics and physicality of extreme stone skipping.." 11:45.

November 1, 2018

• Why this color is controversial - "Refined, rebellious and not just for girls: A cultural history of pink."
• Julian Assange's $6M embassy stay ending? - "The house guest who overstayed his welcome?"
• Indoor neon-lit mushroom farms are New York's hottest new food trend - "As well as looking pretty, inventor Smallhold claims its far more sustainable than traditional farming."
• iPad Pro: hands-on with Apple’s new all-screen tablet - The Verge.
• Ryanair's new hand luggage rules - "And the bags to beat them."
• On board the new Jerusalem-Tel Aviv fast train - "It's been a long time coming, but Israeli commuters are finally able to board double-decker high-speed trains on a new link from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv."
• Beach bar has incredible moving roof - "The Greek beach bar with an incredible moving roof."
• The hotel at the end of the world - "Abu Dhabi's hottest hotel: Qasr Al Sarab vs. the desert."
• The most 'human' robot yet - "Meet Sophia: The robot who laughs, smiles and frowns just like us."
• Apple's New iPads Are a Mess for Music Lovers. Here's How to Fix Your Headphone Headaches - "Unlike Apple’s previous tablets, the new iPads ditch the company’s proprietary Lightning port and the 3.5mm headphone jack for the more versatile USB-C port. While that’s great for connecting to other accessories, it’s a real frustration when it comes to using headphones."

October 31, 2018

• These Are the Best 2018 Halloween Pranks So Far
• The Scientific Reason Why You Can't Stop Eating Halloween Candy - "Why is candy so hard to resist? Here's why you can't stop eating Halloween candy, according to a nutrition scientist."
• iOS 12.1 is now available with group FaceTime, new emoji, and ‘beautygate’ fix - "Apple’s first update to iOS 12 is now available to download. The iOS 12.1 update comes with the much anticipated fix for the front camera bug that was overly smoothing skin on the iPhone XS and XR, as well as new emoji. (The bagel emoji!)."
• MacBook Air vs. iPad Pro is a choice between the past and the future - "And the MacBook Pro fits somewhere in the present."
• What billionaires want: the secret influence of America’s 100 richest - "A new study reveals how the wealthy engage in ‘stealth politics’: quietly advancing unpopular, inequality-exacerbating, highly conservative policies."
• wealth of America's three richest families grew by 6,000% since 1982 - "Three US families have a combined wealth of $348.7bn. As their generations expand, we are are drifting toward a society governed by the rich."
• McLaren Speedtail revealed: 250mph & 0-186mph in 12.8sec - "Hyper-GT has the highest top speed and quickest acceleration of any McLaren yet."
• 20 of the world’s creepiest museums - "Some of our worst fears are explored at these bizarre museums. They’ll give you the creeps for Halloween … or any other time of year."
• The most disgusting food in the world - in pictures - "The Museum of Disgusting Food, which has opened in Malmö, Sweden, showcases the most horrible food from around the globe and challenges perceptions of what is edible."
• Ghosting busters: why tech companies are trying to stop us blanking each other - "We’ve all had to deal with the person who starts a friendly chat then just ... vanishes. Dating apps, Facebook and Google think they have the answers. But why do they care?"

October 30, 2018

• Apple announces new MacBook Air with Retina display - "No old USB ports, though, and it starts at $1,199."
• New iPad Pros pack larger displays, thanks to Face ID - "They can also charge other devices via USB-C."
• Apple's new iPad Pros swap Lightning ports for USB-C - "To support more peripherals like external displays."
• Apple's new Mac mini is all about increased power - "It'll be available November 7th for $799."
• Apple's new Pencil charges wirelessly - "It also pairs automatically with your iPad."
• 5 things to expect at Apple’s October hardware event - "New iPad Pros, a MacBook Air heir, an updated Mac mini, and more."
• The world's 17 best Christmas markets - CNN travel.
• $1.5-million perfume set for exclusive show - "Le Monde sur Mesure, crafted by French company Morreale Paris, will be exhibited at luxury Los Angeles properties in November to a select guest list."
• 1.1 kg & 5,655 carats: An emerald like no other has been unearthed in Zambia - "The world's largest producer of green stones has unearthed a 5,655-carat emerald crystal at its mines in Zambia."
• Are we wrong to assume fish can't feel pain? - "We like to think fish have no feelings. And yet the idea that they have both memory and a capacity for suffering is gaining ground among scientists."
• How to reduce your use of plastic on a trip - "Plastic. Its devastating effect on the environment is making ever bigger headlines, yet curbing our use of it is often forgotten on holiday when the convenience of single-use plastics can be particularly tempting."
• Does Coffee Make You Smarter? - CoffeeAbode.
• Moka pot, machine, filter or instant - which produces the best coffee? - "The company behind the iconic Italian stovetop gadget is in financial difficulties – is that because there are now better ways of making coffee? We put the most popular methods to the test."
• Butter nonsense: the rise of the cholesterol deniers - "A group of scientists has been challenging everything we know about cholesterol, saying we should eat fat and stop taking statins. This is not just bad science – it will cost lives, say experts."
• CLOSE BEFORE YOU DOZE - "Sharing a modern public safety education message for the modern fire environment."
• Porsche Project Gold Grabs $3 Million At Auction In Just 10 Minutes - motor1.com.
• How this 'proved' Bible is real - "Rare 3,000-year-old Assyrian art work expected to fetch more than $10M at auction."

October 29, 2018

• Venice under water - in pictures - Reuters.
• Montgomery Clift: the untold story of Hollywood's misunderstood star - "In a new documentary, myths and assumptions about the Oscar-nominated heartthrob who struggled with his sexuality are replaced with the little-known truth."
• You can win a billion and still go bankrupt - "A winner has emerged in an enormous US lottery jackpot. But what happens to all that money and the 'lucky' ticket holder? Research suggests it’s often not what you’d expect."
• Halloween-time traditions around the world - CNN.
• Is alkaline water a miracle cure - or BS? The science is in - "Beyonce and Tom Brady swear by it – but experts throw cold water on the new beverage fad."
• Would you pay more for sustainable sneakers? - CNN.
• How to monetise your home - the ugly message of Netflix’s new show - "Stay Here helps owners optimise their home for Airbnb, and inadvertently exposes the dangers of untrammelled capitalism."
• The Opportunity Costs of Socialism - The White House.
• Sony reveals the complete list of PlayStation Classic games - "'Metal Gear Solid' & others join known titles like 'Final Fantasy VII.'"
• DJI's latest Mavic 2 drone is built for search & rescue - "The modified Mavic 2 for businesses costs $1,999."
• No more snooze button: a complete guide to waking up feeling fantastic - "As the clocks go back and days get shorter, it can be hard to get out of bed. But, from dawn simulators to a regular wakeup time, here are 16 ways to start the day well."
• World's best shopping mall? - "Coal Drops Yard: Thomas Heatherwick transforms Victorian London landmark."
• ONEPLUS 6T REVIEW: REVISED FORMULA, SAME RESULTS - "What was good is still good; what was missing is still missing."
• The food supplement that ruined my liver - "Jim McCants took green tea capsules in a drive to get healthy in middle age. His doctors now say they left him needing an urgent liver transplant."
• Danny Trejo: the hardest man in Hollywood - "He’s brought menace, mayhem and machetes to everything from Breaking Bad to Three-Headed Shark Attack. Meet Danny Trejo, the ex-con who punched his way into the movies."

October 28, 2018

• Stress is shrinking your brain - "Stress might lead to memory loss and brain shrinkage, study says."
• The wonder mare that just can't stop winning - "Wonder mare Winx storms to record fourth Cox Plate."
• The best USB-C adapters, cables & hubs - "If you have a newer laptop, you're almost certainly going to need one."

October 27, 2018

• f1 drivers racing like they're in 'rental cars' - "Fernando Alonso blasts fellow F1 drivers for racing like they're in 'rental cars'."
• UBS: China Mints Two Billionaires a Week - "The booming world economy has led to a rapid increase in wealth in the past year. The surge in the number of billionaires in China has made it an Eldorado for private banks - a business not without risk though."
• Billionaires report 2018 - "Welcome to the fifth edition of the UBS Billionaires Insights report: New Visionaries and the Chinese Century. Billionaires are at the vanguard of a new industrial revolution which is harnessing the great power of technology to disrupt old industries and create new ones."
• Are the Danes Melancholy? Are the Swedes Sad? - "The truth about the Nordic economies."
• iPhone XR teardowns take a peek at its XL battery - "Its battery is even bigger than the one inside the iPhone 8 Plus."
• How to pick a lens for your mirrorless camera or DSLR - "You've got a fancy new camera - now comes the hard part."
• These tiny drones can lift 40 times their own weight - "Researchers were able to open a door using the FlyCroTugs drones."

October 26, 2018

• World's billionaires became 20% richer in 2017, report reveals - "UBS report shows billionaires increased fortunes by $1.4tn, more than the GDP of Spain."
• How authorities look for a mail bomber - The Verge.
• What to expect from Apple's iPad & Mac event - "iPads and Macs, mostly."
• Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, seen with tag dangling from dress in Tonga - "The British Royal family isn't known for scrimping on its wardrobe budget, but Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has left some wondering whether she hopes to return her latest outfit for a refund."
• Wild, wacky, impossible: World's most outrageous concept cars - CNN style.
• THE VERGE GUIDE TO THE IPHONE - "Everything you need to know about iOS & the iPhone."
• How you can honor Anthony Bourdain's legacy - "What would Bourdain do? How to honor the intrepid traveler's legacy."
• can coffee really sober you up? - "You're out late at night and you've had one too many drinks. You're feeling a bit inebriated, and you're wondering if a cup of coffee can help. Many of us have been there."
• Thailand's remote island paradise - "In a remote corner of Thailand, tree pod dining and luxury villas await."
• India prepares to inaugurate the world's tallest statue - "India is set to unveil the world's tallest statue next week, the towering figure of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a popular political and social leader, who was part of the freedom struggle that resulted in India's independence from British colonial rule in 1947."
• 10 of the best places to eat in Marrakech, Morocco - "Food from these colourful markets, street-food stalls and cafes is not only delicious, it’s often cheap, too - and a great way to explore this bustling city."
• Queen's 50 UK singles - ranked! - "Following the release of Bryan Singer’s Freddie Mercury biopic, we run the rule over the band’s British releases."

October 25, 2018

• APPLE IPHONE XR REVIEW: BETTER THAN GOOD ENOUGH - "Big screen, small compromise."
• How to use Shortcuts in iOS 12 to automate your phone - The Verge.
• How to up your dating app game - "It’s easy to download dating apps, but they’re not necessarily simple to master. You not only have to pick photos of yourself to show the world, but you also have to figure out how to fill out your profile, chat with matches, and, eventually, ask someone out on a date. Dating is hard! Here’s how to make the most of your profile, and, hopefully, find some love online."
• What Africa's Richest Man Thinks Would Make Africa Rich - TIME Magazine.
• Now It's the Powerball's Turn: Jackpot Rises to $750 Million After No Winner Wednesday - "No one has won the big Powerball prize, so the estimated jackpot now grows to $750 million - potentially the fourth-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history."
• This Test Can Measure the 'Dark Core' of Your Personality - "Narcissists, psychopaths and sadists all have something in common: An underlying "dark core" of personality."
• Hawaiian island erased by powerful hurricane: ‘The loss is a huge blow’ - "East Island has vanished after coming into contact with Hurricane Walaka, an intense storm that hit Hawaii earlier this month."
• 100th anniversary Tour de France 2019 route revealed - Cyclingnews.com.
• Highest Paid Actors on TV in 2018 - TIME Magazine.
• 36 hours in Singapore - The New York Times.
• Why the ultimate breakfast of champions might just be wine & cheese - "The trend for pairing booze & breakfast seems unusual - and likely to get you sacked. But in certain settings, with certain foods, it starts to make sense."

October 24, 2018

• We Have a Winner: South Carolina Ticket Wins Record $1.6 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot - TIME Magazine.
• What it was really like to fly on Concorde - CNN travel.
• STRESSED OUT? TRY SMELLING YOUR PARTNER’S SHIRT - "The scent of a romantic partner can help lower stress levels, new research from UBC’s department of psychology has found."
• Selfie, baby or a picture of your cat: what your phone background reveals about you - The Guardian.
• Apple Is Finally Fixing That 'Skin-Smoothing Selfie' Problem With the New iPhones - "Apple is reportedly fixing a problem with the front-facing cameras on its new iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR models that inadvertently smoothed people’s skin in selfies."
• 'Yawn cams' and heart monitors: five key facts about the world's longest sea bridge - "The $20bn Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge is one of the world’s most unusual roadways."
• These are the world's best candies - "Candy is controversial. Scouring the globe in search of the sweet stuff reveals just how different our palates are - and how much we have in common."
• Airbnb can’t go on unregulated - it does too much damage to cities - "Barcelona is an extreme case, but certainly the law needs to catch up so Airbnb doesn’t price locals out of their community."
• Paradise Threatened: Fiji’s War Against Climate Change - "The South Pacific nation faces major environmental challenges, from the destruction of coral reefs to rising sea levels. At least one resort is asking tourists to help."
• Tall people at greater risk of cancer, study says - "Tall people are at a greater risk of cancer because they have more cells in their body, new research has suggested."
• 16 new airports & terminals we can't wait to fly into - CNN travel.
• A new app can help you stop buying bottled water - "Tap launched an app Tuesday that displays nearby clean drinking water locations, from restaurants and retail stores to public water fountains, so you can refill your water bottle. It's like Google Maps for clean drinking water."
• Saudi Arabia's missing princes - "Between 2015 and 2017, three Saudi princes living in Europe disappeared. All were critical of the Saudi government - and there is evidence that all were abducted and flown back to Saudi Arabia… where nothing further has been heard from them."

October 23, 2018

• Lonely Planet's top 10 cities to visit in 2019 - "With its modern design, 15 Michelin-starred restaurants and extremely bike-friendly culture, it's no surprise that Denmark's capital has topped Lonely Planet's top 10 cities to visit in 2019 list."
• 5 Expert Travel Tips From 'The Travel Detective' - Forbes.
• Travel expert reveals why you should NEVER book a holiday online - "Only 52 per cent of all the available inventory is online - it is only there as the travel providers want to make it available."
• The Big Hack: How China Used a Tiny Chip to Infiltrate U.S. Companies - "The attack by Chinese spies reached almost 30 U.S. companies, including Amazon and Apple, by compromising America’s technology supply chain, according to extensive interviews with government and corporate sources."
• Jamal Khashoggi's body parts found - Sky News.
• The harassment tips you shouldn't need in 2018 - BBC News.
• Mobile app data sharing 'out of control' - "Data harvesting and sharing by mobile apps is 'out of control', University of Oxford researchers have warned."
• These are New York City's best pizza restaurants - CNN travel.
• A sea change: how one small island showed us how to save our oceans - "In just 10 years, the Isle of Man has rid its beaches of plastic and earned Unesco status as a world leader in ocean protection. So how did it do it?"
• Even our own bodies now contain plastic waste. It’s time to get drastic - "Banning straws and cotton buds isn’t going to cut it. It won’t be easy, but our over-reliance on the stuff must end."
• Can Eating Organic Food Lower Your Cancer Risk? - "In a study, those who ate more organic produce, dairy, meat and other products had 25 percent fewer cancer diagnoses over all, especially lymphoma and breast cancer."
• In pictures: Rome suffers freak hailstorm & flooding - "A wave of extreme weather bringing hail, floods and strong winds has brought parts of Italy to a standstill."
• World's oldest intact shipwreck discovered in Black Sea - "Archaeologists say the 23-metre vessel has lain undisturbed for more than 2,400 years."
• Why horses can't see orange - "New research on horse eyesight could improve racecourse safety."

October 22, 2018

• With the iPhone XR, Apple broadens its 'best' - "For millions waiting on an upgrade, the XR might be the right phone at the right time."
• The CumEx Files - "How Europe's taxpayers have been swindled of €55 billion."
• World's longest sea-crossing bridge opens between Hong Kong & China "A $20-billion bridge connecting Hong Kong and Macau to the mainland Chinese city of Zhuhai is set to finally open this week, marking the completion of the longest sea-crossing bridge ever built, nine years after construction began."
• Does more exercise really help you live longer? - "When it comes to living longer through exercise, is more better?"
• Seven ways to beat stress - "Exercise, put away your phone before bed and eat well ... the best ways to give your body and mind a break."
• Vinegar is the latest health drink phenomenon – but does it strike a sour note? - "It has been claimed that vinegar-based drinks can improve digestion, reduce cholesterol and aid weight loss. No wonder supermarkets are filling up with them."
• 5 Most Germ-Filled Places In Your Office - And How to Protect Yourself - "The germiest places tend to be where a lot of different people touch the same surface. Here's how to protect yourself from getting sick."
• 25 Absolute Best Halloween Movies of All Time You Can Watch Right Now - "Whether you're a scary movie junkie or more of a hide-under-the-blanket kind of viewer, celebrate Halloween with one of these festive flicks."
• Can’t sleep? Perhaps you’re overtired - "We’re used to seeing toddlers who can’t switch off at bedtime. But some experts think that our ‘always on’ lifestyles mean that many adults have the same problem."
• World's most luxurious cruise? - "Japan's 38-guest luxury floating hotel."
• ANDROID: A 10-YEAR VISUAL HISTORY - The Verge.
• world's 17 best Christmas markets - "Christmas shopping doesn't have to mean joylessly battling through department store crowds or trawling the Internet for bargains. Why not combine present-buying with some travel?"

October 21, 2018

• What your sexual fantasies say about you - CNN Heatlh.
• How to be heard: the art of public speaking - "In an age of blanket social media use, getting your voice across has never been more important or difficult. But what are the secrets of winning over your audience?"
• Stalking the Trump Family’s Roots - "In search of the president’s forebears, the author embarked on a three-week journey through Europe, from Scotland to Slovenia."
• Hi-tech glasses for ageing eyes - "Hi-tech glasses offer alternative to bifocals."
• Trust no one: how Le CarrÉ's Little Drummer Girl predicted our dangerous world - "Secret interrogations, elaborately staged deceptions, conspiracies and murder ... John le Carré’s murky spy thriller could not be more relevant."
• Elon Musk's extreme micromanagement has wasted time and money at Tesla, insiders say - "In conversations with 35 current and former Tesla employees, CEO Elon Musk is described as a polarizing figure who inspires but micromanages to an extreme."
• 5 scientific predictions by Professor Stephen Hawking - "From catastrophic climate change to alien invasion, the theoretical physicist’s thoughts about what might lie ahead were often far from optimistic."
• France’s art deco jewel is reborn to make an even bigger splash - "Millions have been to the converted pool in the depressed town of Roubaix since it opened as a museum. Now a major expansion secures its future."
• Asia's hottest new resort - "Luang Prabang's newest luxury resort is a design fan's dream stay."

October 20, 2018

• No exercise 'worse for health than smoking' - "Not exercising worse for your health than smoking, diabetes and heart disease, study reveals."
• world's most liveable cities in 2018 - CNN travel.
• Audi A8: An evolution in luxury & tech - engadget.
• Powerball & Mega Millions Are Up to $2 Billion. Here’s What to Do if You Win Both - The New York Times.
• Lime's Gen 3 scooter is built to survive rider abuse - "It touts a more durable design and a longer-ranged battery."
• Why Gorilla Glass phones still scratch as easily as they did in 2014 - The Verge.
• Chinese app takes social media by storm - "China's ByteDance is taking the social media world by storm. Chinese social media apps have struggled to win over users beyond their home turf. TikTok is changing that."
• Eye condition behind 'da Vinci's genius' - "A rare eye condition helped Leonardo da Vinci paint distance and depth of objects on flat surfaces with the accuracy which he became famous for, new research claims."
• Rising high: the evolving skyline of New York City - in pictures - "Manhattan’s skyline is the most famous in the world. Its horizon has been interrupted by verticals from the first 10-storey office buildings in the late 1800s, and will only continue to rise higher."
• US Grand Prix: The strangest race in Formula One history? - "If you were a Formula One fan who attended the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis in 2005, it could be argued you witnessed one of the strangest races in motorsport history."

October 19, 2018

• Which country has the best food? - CNN travel.
• the story behind Australia's Sydney Opera House - "What to do at the Sydney Opera House. There's much more to Australia's top tourist attraction than just a show-stopping facade."
• Sagrada Familia to Pay Barcelona 136 Years Worth of Fees - "Barcelona's renowned Sagrada Familia has agreed to pay $41 million to city authorities after church was found to lack a building permit."
• Cum-ex tax scandal cost European treasuries €55 billion - "Most people will stare blankly when they hear of the 'cum-ex' scandal, but the latest reports are that this tax evasion scandal is a continental-wide one, robbing taxpayers of at least €55 billion of state money."
• The bad behavior of the richest: what I learned from wealth managers - "The habits of the wealthiest mirror the supposed ‘pathologies’ of the poor. But while those in poverty are called lazy, the rich are dubbed bon vivants."
• These Are Best High-Fiber Foods, According to Experts - TIME Magazine.
• How to boost happiness in 10 minutes - "With just six simple steps, this programme could enhance your well-being in less time than it takes to drink a cup of coffee."
• Are women really more faithful than men? - "Women are more faithful than men, and other myths on female infidelity."
• Best US cities for architecture - "Looking for great American architecture? Focus on these four cities."
• The myth of meritocracy - "Who really gets what they deserve?"
• The single most valuable writing skill - "How mastering this will make your writing compelling and authoritative."
• What happened to the world's largest painting? - "'Panthéon de la Guerre' at 100: The colossal war painting that time forgot."
• Fruit, veg & family life - why Spaniards are living longer - "Spain is on course to become home to the world’s longest-lived people, with researchers crediting diet and lifestyle."
• Julian Assange launches legal action against Ecuador - "WikiLeaks founder accuses government of violating his ‘rights and freedoms’."
• Uncomplicated Technology, and Why It’s Always Worth Your Money - "If you believe the marketing, you’d think every new gadget will change your life - but many are confusing to use or doomed to obsolescence. Here’s how to determine whether your purchase will stand the test of time."

October 18, 2018

• 10 Ways to Keep Your Heart Healthy - "Up to 50% of the risk of cardiovascular disease can be controlled by lifestyle, experts say. Here are things you can do."
• Are Sunflower Seeds Healthy? Here's What Experts Say - "Here's what to know about the health benefits of sunflower seeds, including how their nutritional content stacks up against chia seeds."
• Jamal Khashoggi's killing took seven minutes - "Middle East Eye publishes first details of audio tape acquired by Turkish investigators probing what happened to Saudi journalist."
• Piers Morgan mocks Daniel Craig for carrying baby - "TV presenter Piers Morgan has questioned James Bond star Daniel Craig's masculinity for wearing a baby carrier - comments which have left many people less than impressed."
• 36 Hours in Chicago - The New York Times.
• Apple announces iPad Pro & Mac event for October 30th - "Apple’s headed to Brooklyn."
• Banksy shredding 'did not go to plan' - "Banksy: How Love is in the Bin's shredding did not go to plan."
• Dubai by numbers: Making sense of a city on the move - "Dubai has gone from Middle Eastern upstart to regional powerhouse in the space of a generation, buoyed by its diverse economy - from freight and finance to transport and tourism."
• Omega-3s in Fish Oils Tied to Healthy Aging - "Older adults with the highest blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids were more likely to be living without chronic diseases or mental or physical deterioration."
• Cher's 30 greatest songs - ranked! - "From her hippy-counterculture beginnings alongside Sonny Bono to her 80s power ballads, the singer has surfed the zeitgeist for half a century. Here are the best songs from her extraordinary career."

October 17, 2018

• Will Your Face Be Enough to Get You on a Plane? - "According to a new proposal from the T.S.A., facial recognition might eventually replace passports and other forms of ID at airport security checkpoints."
• How to Tell If Someone Is Manipulating You - And What to Do About It - "There are many forms of manipulation, from a pushy salesperson to an abusive partner. Some behaviors are easier to spot than others."
• US lottery jackpots surpass $1B - "Feeling lucky? Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots combined are now more than $1.2 BILLION."
• 'There is no God,' says Stephen Hawking in final book - "That's the conclusion of the celebrated physicist Stephen Hawking, whose final book is published Tuesday."
• Japan's most sacred weapon - "Japan's samurai swordsmiths cling to a centuries-old craft."
• Why do we cry on airplanes? - CNN travel.
• THIS STARTUP WANTS YOU TO CONTROL YOUR OWN DATA AGAIN - Wired.

October 16, 2018

• Tax evasion: blacklist of 21 countries with 'golden passport' schemes published - "OECD says schemes selling either residency or citizenship threaten efforts to combat tax evasion."
• The passport king who markets citizenship for cash - "Guardian investigation reveals how a small firm of wealth advisers built up a $3bn ‘golden passports’ industry and gained influence in the Caribbean."
• 'Golden passports' threaten European security, warns EU commissioner - "‘Citizenship for sale’ under increasing scrutiny from governments and security agencies."
• Paul Allen, Microsoft’s Co-Founder, Is Dead at 65 - The New York Times.
• Ai Weiwei is moving to America - "'Everybody in United States are refugees'."
• Monaco Yacht Show: How the super rich are saving the seas - "It may be a magnet for ocean-going excess, but the Monaco Yacht Show is becoming an increasingly precious jewel in the fight to save our seas."
• Own a French chateau for less than $60 - "Own part of the French chateau of Ebaupinay for less than $60."
• Paradise Beach is pure paradise - "Paradise Beach in South Africa lives up to its name. No palm trees, no umbrellas, no resorts. At Paradise Beach, there's just miles of empty, beautiful sand."
• Palm's Weird New Tiny Smartphone Sidekick Says Something Sad About Our Phones - "Palm's new smartphone sidekick exposes a gaping flaw in mainstream smartphone makers' lineups, writes TIME's Alex Fitzpatrick."
• The Night Watch: Rembrandt painting to be restored under world's gaze - "Art lovers will be able to watch conservators restoring work in Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum and via web livestream."
• Pompeii's destruction date could be wrong - "Vesuvius eruption may have been later than thought."
• Nicole Kidman: 'Cruise marriage protected me from harassment' - "'Being married to an extremely powerful man kept me from being sexually harassed'."

October 15, 2018

• 4 Ways to Be More Productive, According to Experts - "While the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that productivity climbs each year, we as humans can still be easily distracted."
• That Painting of Trump Having a Diet Coke With Abraham Lincoln Is Now Hanging in the White House - "President Donald Trump liked a painting of him having drinks with Abraham Lincoln and Richard Nixon so much that he put a print of it in the White House."
• 11 noteworthy moments from Trump's '60 Minutes' interview - CNN politics.
• 15 airlines that no longer exist - CNN travel.
• How to buy a gaming laptop - "They're cheaper, lighter and more powerful than ever before."
• Vector, Anki’s cute robot companion, is available today - "It’s the desk toy that can be your friend."
• FINALLY: REAL PHOTOSHOP ON THE IPAD - "An exclusive look at the future of Adobe’s biggest app."
• Banksy's shredded artwork renamed - "Banksy's 'Girl with a Balloon', which was shredded went it went up for auction, has been renamed 'Love is in the Bin'."
• Can 18 Hours in the Air Be Bearable? Airlines Bet on Ultra-Long-Haul Flights - "Singapore Airlines now flies more than 9,500 miles between Newark and Singapore, and more super-long routes are in the offing, with new amenities to ease the pain."
• The Da Vinci mystery: why is his $450m masterpiece really being kept under wraps? - "When the unveiling of the long-lost Salvator Mundi was cancelled last month, there were cries of fake. But is there more to the controversy surrounding the world’s most expensive painting?"
• Fendi’s £750 ‘vulva’ scarf makes wearers look like they’re being born - "Twitter users were quick to point out the peachy-pink, fur-trimmed scarf’s resemblance to female genitals."

October 14, 2018

• Why Being Lazy Is Actually Good for You - "Research shows that unfocusing is just as powerful as focusing, but in different ways - focusing makes us more productive, unfocusing makes us more creative."
• The lost art of concentration: being distracted in a digital world - "We check our phones every 12 minutes, often just after waking up. Always-on behaviour is harmful to long-term mental health, and we need to learn to the hit the pause button."
• Interior Design, Front and Center - "Hiring a high-profile architect used to be all it took to sell a new building. But now buyers want to see the interiors fully designed, as well."
• the truth about women & sex - "A strong libido and bored by monogamy."
• Stephen Hawking's last paper on black holes is now online - "It presents a solution for the black hole information paradox."
• YOU'RE ABOUT TO DROWN IN STREAMING SUBSCRIPTIONS - Wired.

October 13, 2018

• The world's 50 best foods - "'There is no love sincerer than the love of food,' George Bernard Shaw said. Judging by the number of amazing dishes out there, he was right."
• HOW TO CHECK IF YOUR FACEBOOK ACCOUNT GOT HACKED - "The 30 million affected users fall into three categories."
• The world's most extreme airports - "From the Arctic wilds to isolated Easter Island, airports have been built in some incredible locations. Daocheng Yading Airport (pictured) in China's Sichuan province is, at 4,441 meters above sea level, the world's highest airport. Click through the gallery for more record-breakers."
• 'Overweight' tourists hit with ban in Greece - "Greece bans 'overweight' tourists from riding donkeys. The country has banned "overweight" tourists from riding the animals on the popular island of Santorini, after activists complained that they were suffering spinal injuries."
• Auction: Royal Jewels from the Bourbon Parma Family - "Once belonged to Queen Marie Antoinette."
• THE BEST STREAMING TV APPS - "Looking to ditch cable? Or maybe you’re already a cord cutter and are getting increasingly bored with what’s on Netflix or Amazon Prime Video. By now, you’ve likely heard about the handful of streaming internet TV services that offer many of the same channels you’d get from a cable package but with the freedom to watch them anywhere and across your devices."
• is makeup for men the next big beauty trend? - "Tom Ford and Chanel have launched male cosmetics, and foundation is the norm on TV shows from Love Island to Bodyguard. But does a bit of eyeliner work for everyone? One writer put it to the test..."

October 12, 2018

• aviation record: singapore airlines flight enters the history books - after completing 16,700km, nonstop passenger service from Singapore to New York.
• The world's comfiest premium economy seats? - "Singapore Airlines has redesigned its premium economy seats to prepare for its new 19-hour flight route between Singapore and New York."
• Revisiting the luxury & glamour of Concorde - CNN style.
• Science Says You Should Embrace Hugging - "A new study says hugs can improve mood and reduce stress during times of relationship conflict. Hugs are actually good for your health."
• What is the Hyperloop? Here’s everything you need to know - Digital Trends.
• Here's How to Tell if You Have a Cold or the Flu - TIME Magazine.
• Samsung says its foldable phone is also a tablet that fits in your pocket - The Verge.
• How climate change will affect your health - CNN Health.
• The Best Deep Fryer - "The Cuisinart CDF-200 proved it can manage the heat better than most."
• A Map of Every Building in America - "On this page you will find maps showing almost every building in the United States."
• Melania Trump Says We Should Stop Critiquing Her Fashion Choices. Here's Why It Keeps Happening - TIME Magazine.
• Night & Day: 1930s Fashion & Photographs - in pictures - The Guardian.
• Weaponised AI is coming. Are algorithmic forever wars our future? - "The US military is creating a more automated form of warfare - one that will greatly increase its capacity to wage war everywhere forever."

October 11, 2018

• A Future as Creepy as You Feared - "A Future Where Everything Becomes a Computer Is as Creepy as You Feared."
• Are You Overwashing Your Face? - "How to choose the right face wash in a sea of cleansers."
• 36 Hours in Athens - The New York Times.
• Google's smart home ecosystem has arrived - "It's not as robust as Amazon's, but it's a strong competitor."
• World's most luxurious cruise ship? - "Crystal Symphony voyage is a decidedly grownup affair."
• Tiny nation is carbon negative - "What tiny Bhutan can teach the world about being carbon negative."
• 5 Things to Leave at Home on Your Next Trip - The New York Times.
• WHY SO MANY FANTASY NOVELS ARE OBSESSED WITH ACADEMIA - "THE BEST FANTASY debut of 2018 has a problem. It was also the best fantasy debut of 2009. And 2007. And 1997, 1985, 1982, and 1968."
• How to Delete Facebook & Instagram From Your Life Forever - "Lost faith in Facebook and Instagram after data leakages, breaches and too much noise? Here’s a guide to breaking up with the social network and its photo-sharing app for good."
• Jeddah Tower: What does the world's next tallest skyscraper look like now? - "The tower will be the crown jewel of Jeddah Economic City, a commercial and residential project of 57 million square feet (5.3 million square meters), that will feature homes, hotels and offices, as well as tourist attractions. Height: 3,280ft Architect: Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture."
• How to make an animated GIF with Photoshop - The Verge.
• JETSON METRO ELECTRIC FOLDING BIKE review - "When it comes to convenient commuter vehicles, more isn't always better."

October 10, 2018

• macOS Mojave Latest Version, Problems, What's New, Specs - "We round up all the news about macOS Mojave including information about the latest version, upcoming updatse, any problems and fixes, new features and system requirements."
• Aussies furious over opera house lights - "Sydney Opera House protesters disrupt horse racing advertisement."
• How Much Power Do ‘Millennials’ Actually Have? - The New York Times.
• F1: All-female racing series to launch in 2019 - CNN Sport.
• Wireless charging: Are we doing this or not? - "Google and Apple both now offer Qi charging compatibility."
• Yves Saint Laurent's ultimate obsession - BBC Culture.
• Woman who spent £16m in Harrods revealed - BBC News.
• How Google’s Pixel Slate tablet compares to the Surface Pro 6 & iPad Pro - "A spec comparison of three flagship tablets."
• He’s reading the AFR, she’s reading a Chanel book: Why women are angry about Sofitel hotel ad - "A SIMPLE photo of a couple enjoying a luxurious breakfast in bed, but it’s the book the woman is reading that has people fired up."

October 9, 2018

• Apple issues update to fix iPhone XS charging & WiFi problems - "You'll want iOS 12.0.1 right away."
• World's most powerful passport revealed - "Henley Index: Japanese passport now world's most powerful."
• World's longest flight ready for takeoff - "World's longest nonstop flight: Singapore to New York."
• the scent that costs more than gold - "Orris: The world’s rarest perfume ingredient."
• Google Pixel 3 Event Highlights: Big Phones, Smart Homes - Wired.
• 25 most beautiful hotels in Italy - CNN travel.
• Google's Chromecast gets a new look - The Verge.
• the seven plus-size models who started it all - "Seven plus-size models who paved the way for today's biggest names."
• Are your clothes wrecking the planet? - "'I feel like we understand what plastic does to the Earth but I had no idea what cotton was capable of'."

October 8, 2018

• Scientists Just Laid Out Paths to Solve Climate Change. We Aren’t on Track to Do Any of Them - "According to the latest report from U.N. scientists, the planet could see a global temperature rise of 1.5°C as early as 2030."
• Sleep: how much do we really need? - "The optimum amount of sleep is supposed to be eight hours a night. Why is shuteye so important - and what happens if we don’t get enough?"
• The Troubling History of the Fight to Honor Leif Erikson - Not Columbus - as the Man Who 'Discovered America' - "Leif Erikson Day is a celebration of the Viking explorer credited with reaching the continent around the year 1000, nearly 500 years before Columbus did."
• Feel Like You Haven’t Hit Your Peak Yet? It’s Never Too Late - "Your best work may very well be ahead of you, a new study says."
• Your Lifetime Health Checkup Roadmap - "At every stage of your adult life, you should undergo routine screening exams to catch any health problems so you can try to nip them in the bud."
• Watch Lady Gaga’s Star Being Born - "Bradley Cooper narrates a sequence from his film, in which he stars with Lady Gaga."
• Greatest cars that never were - "Ahead of their time: 10 radical cars that never were."
• How Banksy’s Prank Might Boost His Prices: ‘It’s a Part of Art History’ - "The enigmatic artist’s 'Girl With Balloon' sold for $1.4 million before being shredded by a rigged frame at Sotheby’s auction house in London on Friday."
• Banksy publishes video detailing auction stunt plan - "Why putting £1m through the shredder is Banksy’s greatest work. Art is being choked to death by money. The only rebellion left is for artists to bite the hands that feed them - as Banksy appears to have done on Friday night."
• Who was in on Banksy's 'self-destruct' art stunt? - "The auction house says it didn't know anything about it. The artist famously doesn't like to show his face. The buyer is a mystery. So, for that matter, is the seller."
• Facebook’s New Gadget Is a Video-Chat Screen With a Camera That Follows You - "On Monday, Facebook introduced Portal and Portal Plus, the fruits of its first major foray into designing, building and selling consumer hardware from scratch."

October 7, 2018

• How to Decorate Your Home - The New York Times.
• Andy Warhol Said He Came From ‘Nowhere.’ This Is It - The New York Times.
• THESE MAGICAL SUNGLASSES BLOCK ALL THE SCREENS AROUND YOU - Wired.
• SONY WH1000XM3 WIRELESS HEADPHONES review - "Sony's latest wireless headphones match or best Bose in just about every way."

October 6, 2018

• Genius Companies 2018 - "50 businesses inventing the future."
• How to design a luxury superyacht - "When super-rich clients spend tens of millions on a superyacht, they expect something unique."
• Wild luxury of America's opulent Hearst Castle - "15 secrets of Hearst Castle."
• First look at folding wings on Boeing's 777X jetliner - CNN travel.
• Trump's parents & siblings: What do we know of them? - BBC News.
• how Nigella Lawson changed food writing - The Guardian.
• Anthony Bourdain's abiding love for the Philippines - CNN travel.
• Can the world be saved from overtourism? - "Is it time to stop traveling?"
• Banksy artwork shreds itself after £1m sale at Sotheby's - "A stencil spray painting by elusive artist Banksy shredded itself after it was sold for more than £1m."
• Far right, misogynist, humourless? Why Nietzsche is misunderstood - "The German philosopher has been adopted by the alt-right, but he hated antisemitism. He has been misappropriated and misread, argues his biographer."

October 5, 2018

• Bloomberg Billionaires Index - "Daily ranking of the world’s 500 richest people."
• New font could improve memory - "Researchers create 'memory-boosting' font."
• Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the first trans-Atlantic jetliner flight - CNN travel.
• Einstein's famous 'God Letter' is expected to fetch $1 million at auction - "Albert Einstein's 1954 letter to religious philosopher Erik Gutkind is commonly referred to as the "God letter," and it features Einstein politely but very thoroughly roasting the concept of religion and God in general."
• Where in the World Is Denmark’s $2 Billion? - The New York Times.
• See the stylish and confusing vehicles from the Paris Auto Show - engadget.
• THE INSANE PHYSICS OF AIRBAGS - Wired.
• WHEN TECH KNOWS YOU BETTER THAN YOU KNOW YOURSELF - Wired.
• THE BEST MUSIC STREAMING SERVICE - "Popular music streaming services compared."
• Airlines with the best Wi-Fi and inflight tech - "Plush seats and gourmet meals are all very well, but when it comes to jetting around the world, many of us have just three questions: Is there Wi-Fi? Where can I plug this in? And what movies have you got?"
• Apple helps Samsung surge to record profits - "Samsung is powering toward record profits thanks in part to Apple's new iPhones."
• Top 10 Trends From Fashion Month - "The most famous faces of the ’90s returned to the runways, bike shorts are here to stay - and the beach was every designer’s favorite destination."
• Artist Tom Sachs is selling Swiss 'passports' for €20 - CNN style.
• Vitamin D supplements don't improve bone health, major study finds - "The study found that vitamin D supplements did little to help fractures, falls and bone density."

October 4, 2018

• More than 250 people around the world have died taking selfies since 2011 - "Snapping the perfect selfie can be fun. But if it involves flying a plane or holding a loaded handgun or standing on slippery rocks near the top of a waterfall, you may want to think twice."
• How to Charge Your Phone Faster - "No time to wait for your phone to charge up? No problem - these tips will get you the most battery power in the least amount of time."
• Wireless Charging Is Here. So What Is It Good For? - "The technology, also known as magnetic induction, is a relatively new feature for powering iPhones and popular Android phones. Most people don’t use it, but here are a few benefits."
• Deep in Human DNA, a Gift From the Neanderthals - "The Neanderthals probably infected modern humans with viruses, perhaps even an ancient form of H.I.V. But our extinct relatives also gave us genetic defenses."
• 36 Hours in Nashville - The New York Times.
• The world's best bar for 2018 is ... - CNN travel.
• How credible are lie detector tests? - "There are calls for Brett Kavanaugh to take a lie detector test as part of an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct."
• It's Amazon's world. We just live in it - "Amazon.com isn't America's biggest company. By market cap, it trails Apple. Measured by number of employees, it's behind Walmart. By revenues, it's a distant eighth on the Fortune 500 list. But measured by importance to modern life and ability to shape the American economy in its own image, Amazon is second to none."
• Oxford English Dictionary - The Revisioning (October 2018).
• Lamborghini unveils an even faster Aventador supercar - new Aventador SVJ supercar.

October 3, 2018

• world's most expensive bottle of whisky has been sold for £848,000 at auction in Edinburgh. - "The Macallan Valerio Adami 1926 60-year-old went under the hammer at Bonhams Whisky Sale."
• The Little-Known Story of Donald Trump’s First Tweet - TIME Magazine.
• Trump Engaged in Suspect Tax Schemes as He Reaped Riches From His Father - "The president has long sold himself as a self-made billionaire, but a Times investigation found that he received at least $413 million in today’s dollars from his father’s real estate empire, much of it through tax dodges in the 1990s."
• 4 WAYS FRED TRUMP MADE DONALD TRUMP & HIS SIBLINGS RICH - "In Donald J. Trump’s version of how he got rich, he was the master dealmaker who parlayed an initial $1 million loan from his father into a $10 billion empire."
• Your Dog Is Probably Dumber Than You Think, a New Study Says - "Dogs are smart, but they're not inherently smarter than other animals, according to a new study published in the journal Learning & Behavior."
• Why 'modest' dressing is more popular than ever - "Why mainstream brands are embracing modest fashion."
• Apple is adding about 70 new emoji - "A llama, bagel and frisbee: Apple's new iOS 12.1 emoji."
• Would you want an AI version of yourself? - BBC News.
• Microsoft unveils new Surface devices, smart headphones - "Fall is the season for new gadgets. Apple (AAPL) recently announced its latest iPhones, Amazon (AMZN) showed off new smart speakers and even an Alexa-activated microwave, and Google is hosting its own product launch event next week."
• Here's how much fast food Americans are eating - "Fast food has become a major part of the American diet, and a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals just how many adults eat it."
• The New iPhones Look Fine. But My Old One Is Better Than Ever - "This is the result of two unusual moves by the trillion-dollar corporation. One was Apple’s release this month of a new operating system that not only makes its new iPhones run well, but can also radically improve the performance of millions of old ones."
• Cannabis capitalism: who is making money in the marijuana industry? - "Marginalized groups that championed legalization struggle to compete with corporate refugees jumping on the bandwagon."
• $145 million facelift provides 'green bubble' for Parisians - "Paris' Longchamp Racecourse will once again host Europe's richest race, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe."

October 2, 2018

• 5 things to expect at the Microsoft Surface event Tuesday - "Microsoft’s event starts at 4PM ET on October 2nd."
• The electric car is here - if you’ve got the money - "While new luxury EVs are on display at the Paris Motor Show, the rest of us will have to wait a little longer."
• Bloomberg Billionaires Index - "Daily ranking of the world’s 500 richest people."
• How to Use Snapchat: Critical Tips for New Users - Wired.
• A Good Marriage May Help You Live Longer. Here's Why - "People in happy marriages had a 20% lower risk of dying early compared to people in unhappy marriages, a new study says."
• NASA 60th anniversary: All about the space agency's past, present & future - "Oct. 1 marks six decades since the space agency opened its doors. Here's a quick rundown of where it's been and what's next."
• David Hockney Wouldn’t Paint the Queen. But He Made Her a Stained-Glass Window - The New York Times.
• How to be a good man: what I learned from a month reading the feminist classics - "A year after the first Harvey Weinstein revelations, how can men show solidarity with women? One Swedish professor decided it was time for some deep reading."
• The slow, steady rise of 'conscious movement' - "Forget high-intensity interval training. More and more people are realising that easy-going, thoughtful exercise can have surprising benefits."
• World's largest underwater restaurant nears completion - CNN style.
• The Freewrite Traveler lets authors battle writer’s block outside - "The e-ink typewriter is now portable and a bit cheaper."
• How Asia's airports are changing the way we travel - CNN travel.

October 1, 2018

• Six of the best Charles Aznavour songs - BBC News.
• 300 New Words Added to Scrabble Dictionary - "Scrabble enthusiasts will have 300 new words added to the Scrabble dictionary to up their game, thanks to the sixth edition of the popular board game."
• Here Are the Best Credit Cards of 2018, No Matter What Kind of Perks You're Looking for - "With the economy booming, the competition for borrowers is fierce and issuers are offering plenty of cards with consumer-friendly terms."
• ‘One in three TripAdvisor reviews are FAKE’ with hotels and restaurants buying glowing reviews for £7, investigation finds - "An investigation has found that a large number of reviews on the site seem to have been uploaded by websites which offer glowing praise for a fee."
• How would Gandhi’s celibacy tests with naked women be seen today? - "Gandhi would surely have been widely reviled, and his faults distorted and oversimplified in the rush to judge him."
• A Penthouse Made for Instagram - "Spotless walls, a “millennial pink” sofa, a spa-style bathtub that’s waiting to be filled with flowers - and every inch of its 2,400 square feet is free from the clutter of everyday life."
• Is Your Salad Habit Good for the Planet? - "Popular fast-casual chains brag of sustainability, as customers toss their compostable and recyclable bowls into the trash with wild abandon."
• A powder sand beach paradise - "Eight of Kenya's most beautiful beaches."
• THE BEST SOUNDBARS FOR EVERY BUDGET - Wired.
• HP made a laptop out of leather - "The Spectre Folio is unlike any notebook we've seen before."
• Apple silent amid iPhone 'chargegate' complaints - "Apple has remained silent amid complaints that its new iPhone XS and XS Max smartphones fail to charge consistently when plugged in."
• Multibillion-dollar Macau: a city of glitz & grit - photo essay - "Macau is set to become the world’s richest place by 2020 - but with billion-dollar skyscrapers standing beside rundown apartment blocks, it’s clear not everyone is benefiting."
• Why It's Almost Impossible to Jump Higher Than 50 Inches - "The standing vertical jump is an important measure of an athlete's explosive power and a critical test in the NFL Combine. So who jumps the highest? And what's the limit? WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez jumps in to examine the physics and physicality of maximum leaping ability."

September 30, 2018

• Mommy dearest: a psychiatrist puts Donald Trump on the couch - "Dr Justin Frank thinks the president has an erotic attachment to his daughter and a fixation with faeces and dirt."
• Trump on the Couch: Inside the Mind of the President - Amazon.com.
• Tim Berners-Lee project gives you more control over web data - "Solid lets you decide where info resides and who can use it."
• These shoes cost $17 million - CNN style.
• All the gear we loved in September - Wired.
• People Like You More Than You Think, a New Study Suggests - "You may not get a second chance at making a first impression - but a recent study suggests that you probably don't need one anyway."
• Elon Musk forced to step down as chairman of Tesla, remains CEO - "Musk settles with the SEC just two days after being charged."
• What will Versace look like under Michael Kors? - CNN style.

September 29, 2018

• AI robots are transforming parenting in China - CNN Health.
• Would you rent rather than buy your clothes? - "Will we soon be renting rather than buying our clothes?"
• Mediterranean diet could prevent depression - CNN Health.
• How to delete Facebook - "It may be time to leave the world’s biggest social network."
• Risking death for the perfect photo - "Meet the daredevil photographer who hangs out of helicopters."
• How the Soviet 'Concordski' crashed & burned - "Concordski: What ever happened to Soviets' spectacular rival to Concorde?"
• I was on a diet for 18 years. Here's what I learned ... - "Diet culture is dead. Long live diet culture."
• 'It was like tending to a disgusting baby': life as a Harvey Weinstein employee - "It’s a year since allegations about the producer sparked the #MeToo movement. Has workplace culture changed? Three ex-employees look back."

September 28, 2018

• THE BEST EMAIL APP FOR IOS & ANDROID - "You’ve got mail."
• I Get Paid $6,000 a Day to Write Inspirational Quotes for Instagram. Here's How I Perfected This Dream Job - TIME Magazine.
• 10 biggest yachts at the 2018 Monaco Yacht Show - CNN.
• Which kinds of foods make us fat? - The New York Times.
• How much do you really know about Anthony Bourdain? - "You can now take a college course on all things Anthony Bourdain."
• Dubai expo gets another first - CNN style.
• Zeiss' first digital camera is the ZX1 full-frame compact - "It has built-in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC capability."
• Wear OS review: Google puts usability first - "There’s still plenty of room for improvement."
• NO STUDIO NEEDED: HOW ANYONE CAN MAKE A HIT RECORD WITH A LAPTOP - The Verge.
• Five ways Boeing's 747 jumbo jet changed travel - "The Boeing 747 has been in operation all over the world for the past 50 years."
• LEICA'S Q CAMERA IS A NO-COMPROMISE TECHNOLOGICAL WONDER - "You just have to pay $4,250 for the privilege."

September 27, 2018

• 6 things to know about the super-rich - "America's super rich: six things to know."
• Apple Watch Series 4 review: It's time to give one to Grandma - "The new Apple Watch is showing up the latest iPhones."
• How Apple Thrived in a Season of Tech Scandals - The New York Times.
• 36 Hours in Montreal - The New York Times.
• WikiLeaks replaces Julian Assange as editor-in-chief - engadget.
• Google makes it easier to keep track of travel research - "New tools will let you resume planning where you left off."
• Seal attacks kayaker with octopus - "An Instagram user has uploaded video that shows a seal swimming up from the depths, armed with an octopus, which it flings across the face of an unsuspecting kayaker."
• Incredible planes that never flew - "Awesome prototype planes: 1949 to now."
• The Best Electric Cargo Bikes for a Family - Wired.
• LEICA S3 IS A FRUSTRATINGLY AWESOME MEDIUM FORMAT DSLR - "Putting Hasselblad on notice."

September 26, 2018

• THE STORY OF APPLE, IN TWO ICONIC BUILDINGS - Wired.
• the first people who populated the americas - "We are getting closer to understanding who the first Americans really were."
• The untold story of Dubai's first skyscraper - "The skyscraper that made a city."
• Entire Swiss village to become a hotel - "Corippo, in southern Switzerland's Verzasca valley, is set to become the country's first 'albergo diffuso,' or scattered hotel."
• The positive lexicography - "Welcome to the positive lexicography, an evolving index of 'untranslatable' words related to wellbeing from across the world's languages."
• Photokina 2018: all the best camera & photography news - September 26-29.
• How a Lawsuit Against Coca-Cola Convinced Americans to Love Caffeine - TIME Magazine.

September 25, 2018

• Joker Origin (2019) Teaser Trailer #1 - Joaquin Phoenix Movie HD - YouTube 2:28.
• These Are the Four Big Personality Types, According to Science - "What is YOUR personality type? Research reveals four different categories."
• Bill Cosby sentenced to state prison for sexual assault - "Comedian Bill Cosby has been sentenced to three to 10 years in state prison for sexual assault."
• Michael Kors Acquires Versace for $2.1 Billion - BoF.
• Monaco Yacht Show: A place for millionaires - and millennials? - "Prince Albert II of Monaco is a regular at the Monaco Yacht Show. Perhaps the most prestigious boat show in the world, the exhibition features 500 major companies in the luxury yachting space and 120 super and megayachts. This year's event will run between September 26 and 29, 2018."
• Bill Cosby is ruled a sexually violent predator ahead of his sentencing - CNN.
• How Instagram became a social media giant - "Instagram has attracted a billion users since it was launched in 2010. Now, its founders have announced they are quitting the company."
• The newest influencer on Instagram is ... Goldman Sachs? - "Food photographers and brand ambassadors, move aside: Goldman Sachs is joining Instagram."
• The mystical tea that fetches $1,850/kg - "India’s rare tea picked under a full moon. On the slopes of the Himalayas, workers at the world’s first biodynamic tea farm wait patiently until the planets align to pick India’s most expensive tea."
• Is this the world's best sandwich? - "On the hunt for Vietnam's best banh mi."
• Roman Abramovich posed threat to public security, Swiss police said - "Police reported ‘suspicion of money laundering and presumed contacts with criminal organisations’."

September 24, 2018

• world's best-connected airports for 2018 - CNN travel.
• Is this one of the world's most beautiful airports? - "India's 100th airport, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the northern-eastern state of Sikkim on Monday, is arguably one of the world's most beautiful."
• He built a meditation app used by 31 million - "A former Buddhist monk is trying to help the world relax with an app."
• 5 iOS 12 features that could improve your life - "These iOS 12 features may improve your life."
• macOS Mojave is out today. Here’s what to expect - "An assortment of small refinements add up to a solid update."
• how france created the metric system - "It is one of the most important developments in human history, affecting everything from engineering to international trade to political systems."
• Venice tourists could be hit with $580 fine for sitting down - CNN travel.
• iPhone XS Hidden Features - Top 10 List - YouTube 25:56.
• THE CLEVER ENGINEERING BEHIND THE NEW IPHONE XS BATTERY - Wired.
• THE NEW YUBIKEY WILL HELP KILL THE PASSWORD - Wired.
• CANON POWERSHOT G7 X MARK II review - "Pocketable and powerful, this compact Canon is mightier than it may seem."
• Does Thinking Burn Calories? Here's What the Science Says - "While the brain represents just 2% of a person's total body weight, it accounts for 20% of the body's energy use, Raichle's research has found. That means during a typical day, a person uses about 320 calories just to think. Different mental states and tasks can subtly affect the way the brain consumes energy."

September 23, 2018

• Your Future Should Be Bigger Than Your Past. Here’s How to Do It - The New York Times.
• Are Robots Coming for Your Job? Eventually, Yes - The New York Times.
• For Hackers, Anonymity Was Once Critical. That’s Changing - "At Defcon, one of the world’s largest hacking conferences, new pressures are reshaping the community’s attitudes toward privacy and anonymity."
• The American who bought London Bridge - "The bridge that crossed an ocean."
• The tea tycoon who was 'the world's best loser' - "Say the name Lipton, and most people think of tea. But behind that brand lies the extraordinary story of a rags-to-riches tycoon, self-publicist, philanthropist and sportsman who was honoured as 'the world's best loser'."
• Forward this or you’ll die in seven days: On the persistence of chain letters - "They’ve been around forever, and we’ll never get rid of them."
• HOW LEGO CAME TO BE THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS BRICK - Wired.

September 22, 2018

• what will humans look like in 100 years? - "Mechanical exoskeletons, bionic limbs, uploadable brains: six experts’ visions of 2118."
• Time magazine covers through the years - in pictures - The Guardian.
• The most remote fine dining experience in the world? - "Koks, the Faroe Islands' first Michelin-starred restaurant, is well off the beaten path, and sits in a remote location of the tiny North Atlantic archipelago, midway between Iceland and Norway."
• How to buy a turntable - engadget.

September 21, 2018

• THE VERGE GUIDE TO THE IPHONE - "Everything you need to know about iOS & the iPhone."
• Hey, Alexa, Why is Amazon Making a Microwave? - The New York Times.
• The coat costs 2,000 euros. Its maker may get 24 euros - "The Low-Paid Labor Making Italy’s Luxury Fashions."
• Harvard Club Considers a Change, and Some Think It’s the ‘Worst Thing Ever’ - "Members of the Harvard Club are upset about a proposal to turn the majestic Harvard Hall, designed by the famed architect Charles McKim, into a dining room."
• Harrison Ford’s Indiana Jones hat sold for world record $521,000 - Justcollecting News.
• Revealed: Russia’s secret plan to help Julian Assange escape from UK - "Tentative plot to whisk fugitive from London embassy on Christmas Eve was considered too risky."
• Singapore, for Those Who Aren’t Crazy Rich - "In the hit movie 'Crazy Rich Asians,' the country looks luxe. But it’s easy to have a great time (and eat memorably well) without spending much."
• Rihanna appointed an ambassador of Barbados - CNN entertainment.
• Revisiting the luxury & glamour of Concorde - CNN style.
• What it was really like to work with Anthony Bourdain - "Kamau Bell opens up about working with the late great Anthony Bourdain."

September 20, 2018

• Can design solve the world's plastic problem? - CNN style.
• 25th James Bond movie will be directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga - filming will begin on March 4, 2019.
• Apple HomePod review - "Great sound, but it's trapped in Apple's world."
• The Most Fun (and Useful) Things You Can Do With an Amazon Echo or Google Home - "Smart home devices will tell you the weather and answer trivia questions, sure, but they can do so much more. Try these tips to streamline your day, relax a little or just have some fun."
• 36 Hours in Tucson - The New York Times.
• Celebrity Edge: Is this the future of cruise ships? - "Celebrity Cruises is premiering a new cruise liner, Celebrity Edge, with a new design that it hopes will revolutionize the cruise ship industry."
• The World's busiest airport revealed - CNN travel.
• The Low-Paid Labor Making Italy’s Luxury Fashions - "Inside Italy’s Shadow Economy."
• Inside the world's quietest room - CNN style.
• Giant spiders' web covers Greek beach - "Spiders’ mating season leaves plants at Aitoliko Lagoon covered in 300-metre cobwebs."

September 19, 2018

• APPLE WATCH SERIES 4 REVIEW: THE BEST GETS BETTER - "The screen steals the show."
• Lighting a Room, Simplified - "The right lighting can lift your spirits and make you more relaxed and productive. Here’s how the pros do it."
• Bitcoin Miners Flock to New York’s Remote Corners, but Get Chilly Reception - "A region that once attracted heavy industry is coping with an influx of Bitcoin speculators, lured by an abundance of cheap electricity."
• In a Hurry? Try Express Weight Training - "A new study finds that you can build strength in just 13 minutes with a single, brief set of each exercise, if you work really hard."
• R.I.P., the Celebrity Profile - The New York Times.
• What would a truly walkable city look like? - "The obsession with self-driving cars and dockless cycles means pedestrians are often overlooked. But if we fail to accommodate those on foot, we ignore an essential part of what makes a city great."
• Huge spelling mistake on Cathay Pacific plane - "Sometimes, a massive typo is right in front of your eyes and you can't see it."
• What the super rich want on a superyacht - "Glass, silence and no offices."
• Taiwan's stunning 106-year-old mountain railway - "Built more than 100 years ago, the Alishan Forest Railway is perhaps the best way to explore Alishan, one of Taiwan's most important mountain ranges. Lai Guo-hua, an aerial photographer who lives next to the railway, spent more than three years documenting it."
• Yogurts deceptively high in sugar, study finds - CNN Health.
• New sphinx uncovered in Egypt - CNN travel.
• The new book about Ferrari that costs as much as a car - "Designed to be as exclusive as a car from Maranello, a new retrospective book on Ferrari by Taschen will be limited to only 1,947 copies - celebrating Ferrari's foundation year of 1947 - and cost up to $30,000."
• Will we ever get self-healing smartphones? - BBC News.
• Is sugar really bad for you? - "People who eat more sweets are at higher risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer... but that may not actually be sugar’s fault. BBC Future investigates the latest findings."

September 18, 2018

• The Best & Worst Moments of the 2018 Emmys - "Betty White and a surprise proposal were among the highlights of an otherwise dull evening."
• IPHONE XS & XS MAX REVIEW: SOLID UPDATES TO A WINNING FORMULA - The Verge.
• Here’s What a One-Bedroom Apartment Costs in 50 Major Cities - "OBankingRates' study looks at various factors, including the median rent, the monthly cost of basic utilities and walkability score."
• Hotel Hygiene Habits - "Items we fear most in hotels & Airbnbs."
• Ferrari pre-sells entire new supercar model despite £1m+ price tag - "Luxury carmaker calls new Monza models the ‘closest driving experience to F1’."
• The Mistakes We Make When Moving - "How to make sure breakables like dishes and that leg lamp make it to your new home intact."
• Europe’s Triumphs & Troubles Are Written in Swiss Ice - "Pollen frozen in ice in the Alps traces Europe’s calamities, since the time Macbeth ruled Scotland."
• Meet SpaceX’s First Moon Voyage Customer, Yusaku Maezawa - The New York Times.
• GILLETTE’S NEW HEATED RAZOR SHARPENS YOUR SHAVE - Wired.
• JEFF BEZOS & THE CLOCK THAT WILL OUTLAST CIVILIZATION - Wired.

September 17, 2018

• IOS 12 REVIEW: THE FIXES ARE IN - "Apple’s latest mobile OS update focuses on making things work, instead of adding new features."
• 3 Tips to Have Better Conversations - "Be genuine. Be interested. And stop hogging the conversation."
• Jill Lepore on Writing the Story of America (in 1,000 Pages or Less) - The New York Times.
• How new Airbus A220 works - "Inside the cockpit of an Airbus A220."
• Patmos: The Greek island where the end of the world began - CNN travel.
• HÉlÈne Pastor murder: Ten on trial in Monaco heiress case - "Four years after billionaire Hélène Pastor and her chauffeur were fatally shot outside a hospital in the south of France, her son-in-law and nine others have gone on trial over the murders."
• Instagram is supposed to be friendly. So why is it making people so miserable? - "For a growing number of users and mental health experts, the positivity of Instagram is precisely the problem, with its relentless emphasis on promoting ‘perfect’ lifestyles. Should everyone just stop scrolling?"
• These Truths: A History of the United States - Amazon.com.
• 10 Best Places to Live in America Right Now - "Whether you’re a millennial in the market for the first time or just looking for a thriving spot to resettle your family, these are the best places to live across the country."
• French ElysÉe shop sells €350,000 of goods in three days - "Memorabilia includes Macron mugs and bracelets spelling out liberté, egalité and fraternité."
• Indiana Jones' (Harrison Ford) Signature Fedora in Movie Prop Auction - "Indiana Jones’ (Harrison Ford) signature fedora from Steven Spielberg’s action-adventure classic Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981). As iconic as the character himself, the hat worn by Indiana Jones is a globally recognised cinematic treasure."

September 16, 2018

• The Bezos backlash: Is 'big philanthropy' a charade? "'Great fortunes,' the American industrialist Andrew Carnegie is reported to have said, 'are great blessings to a community.'"
• Which countries pay the most and least for Netflix? - "Not only does the number of available titles vary widely between countries, so too does the value for money customers get from their Netflix subscriptions. With a difference of 230 percent between the least cost-effective and most cost-effective countries, it’s clear some customers are getting a raw deal."
• Earth has entered first new geological epoch in more than 11,500 years, scientists agree - The Telegraph.
• Eliud Kipchoge smashes world marathon record by 77 seconds in Berlin - The Guardian.
• Free Money: Rheinau, Switzerland Residents Get 2500 CHF - "Swiss Village Votes for Free Money. Now It Just Needs the Cash."
• How to win friends - and keep them - "Emma Beddington has never mastered the art of friendship – so when she moved back to her hometown, she turned to science instead. But would it open doors?"
• Ken Starr on Trump and Clinton - "The chief tormentor of Bill Clinton remains unrepentant about his treatment of Monica Lewinsky. But what does he make of the current investigation into Donald Trump?"
• Do Avocados help with weight loss? - "Study will pay people to eat avocados every single day for 6 months."
• Stanford marshmallow experiment - series of studies on delayed gratification.
• AN ORAL HISTORY OF APPLE'S INFINITE LOOP - Wired.
• THE BEST WIRELESS HEADPHONES FOR EVERYONE - Wired.
• BMW'S TECH-STUFFED CONCEPT SUV HERALDS A FANCY, ELECTRIC FUTURE - Wired.
• 'Aspirin-a-day risky in old age' - major study - "Elderly people in good health should not take an aspirin a day, according to a major study in the US and Australia."
• Caribbean Rum resurgence: 'Hellish liquor' to premium product - "Long the poison of brutish pirates and drunken sailors, rum was traditionally a cheap booze imbibed far less for its flavour than its heady effect."

September 15, 2018

• World Cleanup Day - September 15, beginning at 10 a.m. Global social action program aimed at combating the global solid waste problem, including the problem of marine debris.
• Fortnite Is a Huge Success - And a Sign of What’s to Come in Gaming - "Fortnite has transformed from a simple video game into a cultural sensation, with hundreds of millions of fans worldwide who play the game."
• Are You Middle Class? This Calculator Claims to Tell You - "A calculator built by the Pew Research Center groups people into lower-, middle- and upper-income categories depending on where they live and the size of their household."
• Myers-Briggs personality tests: what kind of person are you? - "The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is used by firms worldwide to test their employees. In her new book, Merve Emre looks at the system’s curious origins."
• The woman who travels with only carry-on - "She has visited every corner of the world, but photographer Jill Paider always travels light - with only a carry-on case as luggage."
• Apple Watch stole the show from this year’s new iPhones - "Three years in, Apple’s smartwatch is now more exciting than its smartphone."
• HOW FITBIT STARTED THE WEARABLES CRAZE THAT GOT US ALL MOVING - "10,000 steps has become the standard metric by which we measure daily activity. But it was initially chosen because it sounded neat when you said it in Japanese."

September 14, 2018

• World's most popular airplane journey revealed - CNN travel.
• Bali hotels: A dozen excellent choices in paradise - CNN.
• How Apple got us to pay so much for the iPhone - "The iPhone is getting more expensive, and Apple is betting faithful customers will barely blink an eye."
• Smartwatches promised to make us healthier, and they finally might - "Apple and Google's next wearables will be more than glorified pedometers."
• The best electric kettle - "Cuisinart wins for the fifth year in a row."
• A DECADE-OLD ATTACK CAN BREAK THE ENCRYPTION OF MOST PCS - Wired.
• Inside Amazon Go, a Store of the Future - "The technology inside Amazon’s new convenience store, opening Monday in downtown Seattle, enables a shopping experience like no other - including no checkout lines."
• Paying Is Voluntary at This Selfie-Friendly Store - "First there was self-checkout. Then Amazon’s cashier-free Go stores. Now there’s pay when you feel like it - we trust you."

September 13, 2018

• 3 best & worst features of the iPhone XS & XS Max - "This year’s iPhone models are the priciest ever, and they come with benefits and drawbacks."
• How to pick between the new iPhone XS, XS Max & XR - The Verge.
• 5 Functional Smartwatches Chic Enough for Everyday Wear - "Finding a smartwatch that balances form and function can be difficult, but these five options offer the features you need to track activity, play music and more - without weighing down your wrist."
• When Cryptocurrencies Fluctuate, He Uses These Tech Tools to Keep Track - The New York Times.
• David Hockney's pool painting set to sell for record amount for a living artist - "Christie’s estimates Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) could fetch $80m."
• 36 Hours in Lugano, Switzerland - "Lugano, in Ticino, Switzerland’s Italian-speaking canton, has its own distinctive culinary, wine and cultural scene, not to mention casinos and serene views across an alpine lake."
• Which Exercise Burns the Most Calories? Here's What Science Says - "These are the best workouts for burning the most calories in the shortest amount of time."
• Everything to Know About the iPhone Xs' New Camera Features - "Apple's new flagship smartphone, the iPhone Xs, has a handful of new camera features that mobile photographers will love."
• This Is How to Pronounce the New iPhone Xs & Xr Correctly - TIME Magazine.

September 12, 2018

• Apple Special Event. September 12, 2018 - From the Steve Jobs Theater. 1h47min.
• Introducing the new iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR & Apple Watch Series 4 - Apple.
• iOS 12 Tips & Tricks - Wired.
• Why an Apple Watch with EKG matters - "The FDA has approved the EKG feature, meaning the watch can be used as a medical device."
• Apple unveils iPhone XS & fall-detecting Watch - "'Getting FDA approval for health features on the new Watch underlines Apple's leadership in wrist-worn tech,' commented Ben Wood from the CCS Insight consultancy."
• Apple is about so much more than just iPhones now - "Apple will create the usual buzz on Wednesday when it holds a splashy media event, presumably to update its iPhone lineup."
• How to stay fit forever: 25 tips to keep moving when life gets in the way - "Can you carry on exercising when your motivation slips, the weather gets worse or your schedule becomes overwhelming? Experts and Guardian readers give their best advice."
• How to Be Better at Parties - "Whether you love them or hate them, parties are important. They are where people meet future business and romantic partners and friends, where small talk becomes the stuff of life. Who among us, save the most self-sufficient and confident partygoer (and who is that insufferable person, anyway?), wouldn’t like to party better? This guide will teach you how to make seamless, beautiful small talk that leads to important conversations and connections. It will ease you into mingling effortlessly, and it will even demonstrate the right way to leave (without ruining your life). Go forth and party."
• HOW TO WATCH APPLE'S 2018 IPHONE LAUNCH EVENT - Wired.
• Maltese passports: why the uber-rich are desperate to have one - "A passport from this country is 'the latest status symbol'. And the world’s wealthiest people are lining up for one."
• Crypto’s 80% Plunge Is Now Worse Than the Dot-Com Crash - "The Great Crypto Crash of 2018 looks more and more like one for the record books."
• The Man Who Made ‘Everyone Look So Famous’ - "That was how Andy Warhol described Richard Bernstein, who gave Interview magazine covers their signature look. Everyone wanted it - until they didn’t."
• When (and How) to Talk to Your Hotel’s General Manager - "Most travelers only talk to their hotel manager when there’s a problem. Instead, you should seek them out as soon as you arrive. They can be a huge help, and a great friend."
• First look at Boeing's 777X jetliner - "The world's biggest twin-engine jetliner is almost here."
• This is the travel bag you need right now - "Travel bags are back (seriously)."
• World's best new buildings revealed - "RIBA International Prize 2018."
• Champagne in space: High-tech bottle gets test flight - "Future space tourists may be sipping champagne in orbit if a uniquely designed twin-chambered bottle with 'egg cup' glasses proves a success."

September 11, 2018

• Apple will live stream its iPhone event on Twitter for the first time - The Verge.
• WHAT TO EXPECT FROM IOS 12 WHEN IT LAUNCHES (VERY SOON) - Wired.
• GUIDE TO VIRTUAL REALITY - "Everything you ever wanted to know about headsets, Oculus, Magic Leap, and simulator sickness."
• Do This Kind of Exercise If You Want to Live Longer, Study Says - "Experts say the best form of exercise is whatever you'll actually do. But a new study finds that people who do this may be at an advantage."
• These Countries Have the Most Powerful Passports in the World - "Some passports are more powerful than others, granting visa-free access to more countries for headache-free travel. Here's how each country's passport stacks up."
• VIRUS SCANNER Plastic trays at security are the worst virus carriers in the airport - even worse than the TOILET - "THERE’S one place to avoid at the airport if you want to stop yourself getting sick - the plastic trays at security that stuff is piled into before it is scanned. They are the worst culprits for carrying viruses such as the common cold and flu."
• What Is an Essence & Why Is It More Important Than Moisturizer? - "How this watery fluid became an essential skin care product."
• Finding the Real Prague - "Getting to know Prague beyond its tourist veneer took effort, insider tips and luck. But by the time I left, I had glimpsed a tiny slice of the creativity and cultural pride that courses through the city."
• Lehman Brothers collapse: where are the key figures now? - "Ten years ago this weekend the investment bank’s bankruptcy caused panic in US and UK."
• I tried Soylent, Silicon Valley’s favourite foodstuff. It’s everything that’s wrong with modern life - "The founder of the meal-replacement drink company believes eating is an inefficient use of time. But how does it taste?"
• A factchecker goes to psychic school: can you predict what happens next? - "For six months I attempted to temper my skepticism and tap into my ‘goddess roots’, where fantasy and reality are interchangeable."
• 'World's largest indoor ski resort' coming to China - via Dubai - "Wintastar Shanghai is set to become the world's largest indoor ski resort. It will have three slopes, including one of Olympic standard, according to its developer. It's nearly 100 years since the first indoor ski slope was built. Scroll though to discover more."
• World's best city for nightlife - "Berlin nightlife from the wildly hedonistic to the traditional."
• SONY 1000X M3 REVIEW: SUPREME NOISE CANCELING - "Sony seizes the title for best noise-canceling cans with a winning redesign."

September 10, 2018

• It’s Time to Get Billionaires Off of Welfare - "Senator Bernie Sanders and Rep. Ro Khanna write about how the wealthy profit off of the middle class."
• 36 Hours in Paris: On the Seine - "The river doesn’t just wind through the heart of Paris - it is the city’s heart. Where to dine, drink and play along the photogenic waterway - with pit stops for art, shopping and simply gazing."
• Europe's hottest new food destination - CNN travel.
• Are flying taxis about to become a reality? - "Prototype flying taxi makes UK debut."
• 5 up-and-coming Asia-Pacific destinations to visit this fall - CNN travel.
• HACKERS CAN STEAL A TESLA MODEL S IN SECONDS BY CLONING ITS KEY FOB - Wired.
• The pills that help you work harder - "More and more people are turning to drugs to improve their performance at work. Do they really work? And what would happen if we all started taking them?"
• New York state approves two dollar-based cryptocurrencies - "It's a sign that digital currencies may be maturing."

September 9, 2018

• EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD DO BEFORE—AND AFTER—YOU LOSE YOUR PHONE - Wired.
• How to Get the Most Out of Art (Even When You’re Not Sure You Get It) - "No, you don’t have to have a degree to appreciate and love art."
• Joseph Stiglitz on artificial intelligence: 'We’re going towards a more divided society' - "The technology could vastly improve lives, the economist says – but only if the tech titans that control it are properly regulated. ‘What we have now is totally inadequate’."
• John Steinbeck was a sadistic womaniser, says wife in memoir - "Gwyn Conger Steinbeck’s newly unearthed book tells of troubled marriage to author."
• ‘We’re closed forever!’: How the search for the perfect selfie led to bedlam at an Ontario sunflower farm - The Globe and Mail.
• The Tiniest Sunglasses at New York Fashion Week 2018 -TIME Magazine.
• Bake a Pizza in a Minute Flat With Ooni's Backyard Oven - Uuni Pro Review. "Red sky at night, flash-fired delights."
• This $1,000 Gadget Lets You Sip a Wine But Save the Bottle - Coravin Model Eleven Review. "Pour as much or as little wine as you like without spoiling the rest of the bottle, and pay handsomely for the privilege."
• Anatomy of an AI System - "This beautiful map shows everything that powers an Amazon Echo, from data mines to lakes of lithium."
• The Best Sport for a Longer Life? Try Tennis - "People who played tennis, badminton or soccer tended to live longer than those who cycled, swam or jogged."
• The truth behind the mysterious holes in Hong Kong's high-rises - "Residents believe the hole is a feng shui-driven opening for 'spirit dragons' which reside in the hills behind - it's said that blocking their path into the water will bring misfortune."
• Samsung Galaxy Watch review: Safe but satisfying - engadget.

September 8, 2018

• Preventable Heart Problems Killed 415,000 People in 2016. Here’s How to Keep Your Heart Healthy - "Preventable heart issues such as heart attacks and strokes killed 415,000 people in 2016. But lifestyle changes can make a big difference."
• Preventing Muscle Loss as We Age - "Sarcopenia, a decline in skeletal muscle in older people, contributes to loss of independence."
• Jaguar’s Electric E-Type Marries ’60s Sex Appeal and Tomorrow’s Tech - "Jaguar will make fully electric conversions of its classic E-Type available to new buyers or current owners who want to swap their gasoline powertrain for an electric version."
• Alibaba’s Jack Ma, China’s Richest Man, to Retire From Company He Co-Founded - The New York Times.
• Starbucks in Milan: Is this the end for Italian coffee? - "Starbucks has opened its first ever branch in Italy. The 'Reserve Roastery' - a premium version of the worldwide chain - has caused a buzz in Milan, where coffee-drinking is an essential part of local culture."
• Ralph Lauren Designs the End of an Era - "Hillary Clinton, Oprah Winfrey and a star-studded crowd came to celebrate the designer’s 50-year career."
• Can Thailand's Phi Phi Islands be saved? - "How one resort is fighting to save Thailand's Phi Phi Islands."
• Skyscrapers, trains & roads: How Addis Ababa came to look like a Chinese city - CNN style.
• Illusion of control: Why the world is full of buttons that don't work - CNN style.
• Dining meets design: 8 of the world's most inviting restaurants - CNN style.
• Why Science Fiction Is the Most Important Genre - Wired.
• 3 days with Canon’s EOS R full-frame mirrorless camera - "Yay to the handling and lenses, boo to the cropped video and lack of stabilization."

September 7, 2018

• The perils of perception: Why we’re wrong about nearly everything - "Ipsos has been running studies on the Perils of Perception, exploring the gap between people’s perceptions and the reality since 2012 across the world. This site includes the full results from all the work we’ve undertaken in this area, across 40 countries with around one hundred thousand interviews."
• World's 10 most popular tourist destinations (and their future rivals) - "The just-released United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) 2018 Tourism Highlights Report reveals the most visited tourist destinations in 2017."
• Why You Can Look Forward to Being Happier in Old Age - "'Life satisfaction appears to follow a U-shaped course,' writes TIME's Jeffrey Kluger."
• Are Audiobooks As Good For You As Reading? Here’s What Experts Say - TIME Magazine.
• THE BEST HOME SECURITY SYSTEM YOU CAN INSTALL YOURSELF - "Secure your home without breaking the bank."
• Racing's most unique horse? - "Southern Phantom: The white-faced horse who's the talk of the racecourse."
• The Billionaire Who Bought Trump’s Mansion Faces Scrutiny in Monaco - "Just how much influence Dmitry Rybolovlev, a Russian billionaire whose penthouse overlooks the harbor in Monte Carlo, has over Monaco officials is the subject of a judicial inquiry."
• THE TRUTH ABOUT AMAZON, FOOD STAMPS, AND TAX BREAKS - Wired.

September 6, 2018

• I Am Part of the Resistance Inside the Trump Administration - "I work for the president but like-minded colleagues and I have vowed to thwart parts of his agenda and his worst inclinations."
• Linguistic clues to White House insider? - "We all have our own distinctive style of writing and speaking. Trying to hide those quirks is like trying to repress a part of our character."
• AT $1 TRILLION, AMAZON SHOULD FEAR REGULATORS MORE THAN RIVALS - Wired.
• 10 OF EUROPE’S COOLEST NEIGHBOURHOODS - The Independent.
• Hong Kong now has more super-rich people than any other city - "New York is no longer the city with the biggest super-rich population."
• A Quarter of the World's Adults Don't Get Enough Exercise, Study Says - "One in four adults worldwide doesn't get enough exercise, putting more than 1.4 billion 'at risk of developing or exacerbating diseases,' a new study says."
• What to Do When Your Phone or Tablet Won’t Charge - "If your phone just stops charging, even when it’s plugged in, it doesn’t mean it’s time to shop for a new one. Here are a few simple steps you can take before calling the pros or opening your wallet."
• Make Technology Work for Your Family - "No one cares more about your child's well-being and success than you do. In today's digitally-fueled times, that means guiding him or her not just in the real world but in the always-on virtual one as well. Teach your children to use technology in a healthy way and pick up the skills and habits that will make them successful digital citizens. From 2-year-olds who seem to understand the iPad better than you to teenagers who need some (but not too much) freedom, we’ll walk you through how to make technology work for your family at each stage of the journey."
• The Brazil Museum Fire: What Was Lost - "Some items in the collection are irreplaceable to science, as well as the country’s national memory."
• The Art of Winemaking on the Cheap - "Young producers with little money and no vineyards face obstacles in building their businesses, but with maximum effort it can be done."
• How can I fix my Windows 10 laptop's browser? - "Firefox no longer works on Angela’s machine and she has been forced to use Microsoft Edge. How can she fix it?"
• Dirtiest place in airport revealed - "Airport security trays carry more germs than toilets, study reveals."
• AMPLER CURT E-BIKE REVIEW: ELECTRIC DOESN’T HAVE TO MEAN BIG & UGLY - The Verge.
• finally a Roomba that can empty itself - "iRobot put a vacuum in its robot vacuum charging base."

September 5, 2018

• 8 Ways to Make Your Flight Better - "From scoring the best seat assignment to zipping past security lines: how to make air travel more tolerable."
• Thirty years at Vogue: how Anna Wintour changed the way the world gets dressed - "In her years as editor of American Vogue, Wintour has invented soft power dressing and become as famous as her celebrity cover stars. Lionised and satirised, respected and feared - could she now be ready to abdicate?"
• Ditch the almond milk: why everything you know about sustainable eating is probably wrong - "From cod to clingfilm, the advice we’re given can often be confusing. If you’re serious about eating green, here are some straightforward solutions."
• 20 Years Of Google Has Changed the Way We Think. Here's How, According to a Historian of Information - TIME Magazine.
• What to Do With a Day Off - "Step one: Give yourself permission to actually take the day off."
• The joke about Chelsea Clinton that should have sunk John McCain - "McCain’s 1998 joke about Clinton packed in several layers of misogyny and was dubbed ‘too vile to repeat’."
• Bob Woodward: Trump's aides stole his papers 'to protect the country' - "Woodward's 448-page book, 'Fear: Trump in the White House,' provides an unprecedented inside-the-room look through the eyes of the President's inner circle."
• A Cave Home for Millionaires - "A 5,500-square-foot cave built as a bomb shelter is marketed as a luxury home with rock walls and stalactites."

September 4, 2018

• Amazon, Following Apple, Reaches $1,000,000,000,000 in Value - "Amazon’s founder and chief executive, Jeff Bezos, is richer, by far, than anyone in the modern world."
• becoming michelle obama (memoir) - Amazon.com.
• Why You Should Write More Thank You Notes - "A new study says sending gratitude letters and thank-you notes may have unexpected benefits for recipients and senders alike."
• Ships suck diamonds from sea floor - "Diamonds in the deep: How gems are mined from the bottom of the ocean."
• 15 of the world's best nude beaches - CNN travel.
• IT’S TIME TO BREAK UP FACEBOOK - "‘Start by breaking off WhatsApp and Instagram’."
• Golf's 'mad scientist' perfects winning formula - "Bryson DeChambeau is often described as golf's 'mad scientist,' the physics major with the lab-built swing, the single-length clubs and the unrelenting, analytic work ethic."
• Instead of a smart lock, Locky makes your key smart - The Verge.
• Mercedes-Benz unveils its first electric SUV - engadget.
• GOOGLE WANTS TO KILL THE URL - Wired.

September 3, 2018

• How to Retire in Your 30s With $1 Million in the Bank - "Fed up with their high-pressure jobs, some millennials are quitting and embracing the FIRE movement. (It stands for financial independence, retire early)."
• Your Next Trip? It’s Written in the Stars - "Resorts, parks and attractions in the United States, Canada, Mexico and beyond are expanding the galaxy of what has become known as astrotourism."
• 48 Years Later, Orson Welles’s Last Film Makes Its Debut - The New York Times.
• Shanghai to Los Angeles in 5 hours? - "Why supersonic air travel could boom in Asia."
• How to write a great political speech - "Cody Keenan, speechwriter to President Barack Obama, shares his top tips for how to deliver a speech that will be remembered."
• Tallest statue in the world takes shape in India - "The statue is being built as a tribute to a Hindu nationalist politician."
• ACHIEVE AUDIOPHILE SUPERIORITY WITH THESE STREAMING AMPS - "STREAMING MUSIC DOESN’T have to mean compromised sound. These hi-fi amps can help you find cloud-connected aural ecstasy."
• World's most expensive painting unveiling postponed - "Unveiling of Leonardo da Vinci's $450M painting 'postponed'."
• The Most Stolen Artwork of All Time - "When an entire cathedral has been searched six times and its floor x-rayed 10 meters deep to try and find a stolen painting, you know it's an important work of art that's gone missing."

September 2, 2018

• 7 reasons why Venice is the world's most glamorous film festival - "Founded in 1932 as part of the Venice Biennale, the Venice Film Festival is the oldest film festival in the world and, in many respects, the most traditionally glamorous."
• How close is a cure for baldness? - "For as long as men have been going bald, we’ve been trying to keep their hair on. Now, scientists are finally getting to the root of the problem."
• In a hysterical world, Wikipedia is a ray of light - and that’s the truth - "It has been the butt of jokes for years, but the online encyclopedia represents mankind at its very best."
• Chanel shoes, but no salary: how one woman exposed the scandal of the French fashion industry - "A new book by academic Giulia Mensitieri, laying bare the working conditions of stylists and young designers, has sparked controversy. Will it lead to improved conditions for those forced to work for clothes vouchers instead of cash?"
• Exercise Now, Sit in Front of the TV Later - "After working out, many of us, consciously or not, find other opportunities to move less, undermining our best intentions to stay fit."
• Home Alone, With a Spy Cam - "Smart devices make it possible for parents to keep close tabs on their latchkey children, but is it really a good idea?"
• Selling old clothes is now a $20B business - "Secondhand luxury in Dubai eyes a slice of multi-billion dollar business."
• 12 BEST ANDROID PHONES YOU CAN FIND IN 2018 - Wired.
• THE BEST WOMEN'S HEALTH APPS, PERIOD - Wired.
• Google’s Chrome browser is now 10 years old - "A lot has changed in a decade."
• Who invented the remote control? - "The TV remote as we know it came about for one simple reason - one man’s desire to mute the ads he felt were ruining his TV watching."
• 'Crazy Rich Asians' puts spotlight on region's inequalities - "The film Crazy Rich Asians hit the box office this month, and the glossy rom-com has put a spotlight on the region's growing number of super-rich."
• The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom - "A book about ten Great Ideas. Each chapter is an attempt to savor one idea that has been discovered by several of the world's civilizations - to question it in light of what we now know from scientific research, and to extract from it the lessons that still apply to our modern lives and illuminate the causes of human flourishing."

September 1, 2018

• Low-Carb Diets May Not Be Healthy in the Long Run, Study Says - "New research says low-carb diets, if they're followed long-term, may increase the risk of premature death, heart disease and cancer."
• 8 Books That Eerily Predicted the Future - "There has been a lot of chatter about dystopias these days, mostly: are we living in one? Here is a list of books that predicted the future."
• From 0 to 10 Million: Vaping Takes Off in the U.S. - "Since 2004, millions of American have started using e-cigarettes. More than half also smoke traditional cigarettes."
• Wellness: just expensive hype, or worth the cost? - From superfoods to yoga, this £500bn-plus global industry often comes at a high price."
• Antonov An-225: World's biggest unfinished airplane lies hidden in warehouse - "Half-built Antonov An-255: A gigantic hangar outside the Ukrainian capital Kiev contains the unfinished pieces of one of the most spectacular legacies of Soviet aircraft engineering, an Antonov An-225."
• Why butt lifts can be so dangerous - "New York City-based plastic surgeon Dr. Matthew Schulman said of the growing popularity of butt lifts: "I have been calling it 'The Kardashian Effect' for almost 5 years now. It is a combination of increased popularity of Kim Kardashian, known for her ample backside, as well as increased popularity of social media."
• Taiwan 'hamburger' goes global - "The secret of gua bao: The Taiwanese street food taking over the world."
• Is a virtual doctor better than the real thing? - "Technology is changing the way you see a doctor, but is that good for your health?"
• The UK's giant aircraft carriers - "A century ago the UK started work on the world's first purpose-built aircraft carrier. Soon the first jets will fly off the massive deck of her latest successor - the giant HMS Queen Elizabeth. Along with her sister ship, HMS Prince of Wales, they’re the largest warships ever to be built for the Royal Navy."

August 31, 2018

• Here's When Apple's Next Big Event Will Take Place - TIME Magazine.
• What to expect from Apple’s 2018 iPhone event - "It could involve more than just three new iPhones and an Apple Watch."
• How to Protect Your Cellphone (and Your Data) When You Travel - "Our smartphones are indispensable, especially when we’re away from home. Here’s how to protect your device, and all of the information stored on it."
• 5 Science-Approved Ways to Break a Bad Habit - "Breaking a bad habit is tough - whether it’s having a sweet tooth or a cigarette addiction. These strategies will set you on the right path."
• The Surprising Benefits of Being an Introvert - "There are many misconceptions about introverts - like they’re antisocial or shy. But in many cases, being an introvert can be a major asset."
• 2017 internal displacement figures by country - Global Internal Displacement Database.
• IS IT POSSIBLE TO FIND LOVE WITHOUT DATING APPS? - Wired.
• Adopting Mediterranean diet in old age can prolong life, study suggests - "People aged 65 or older who adhere to diet rich in fish, nuts and fresh vegetables have 25% lower risk of death, study finds."
• THE BEST NOTE-TAKING APPS FOR CLASS, WORK, AND LIFE - The Verge.
• The best USB-C hubs & docks - "You'll need one if you own a MacBook or another newer ultraportable."
• FIREFOX'S NEW BROWSER WILL KEEP BRANDS FROM STALKING YOU - Wired.

August 30, 2018

• LTI reveals the world's 12 best luxury hotel brands - "Luxury Travel Intelligence has rounded up the best hotel brands for when you want a vacation that oozes luxe."
• This Insane Life-Size Lego Technic Bugatti Chiron Is Drivable - "Power comes from 2,304 Lego Technic motors, which produce 5.3 horsepower."
• Is Hypnosis Real? Here's What Science Says - TIME Magazine.
• This Is the Best Airport Food, According to Pilots - TIME Magazine.
• Astronaut Requirements - NASA.
• The crashes that changed Formula One - CNN Sport.
• This is what really happens at auctions - "Art explained: How do art auctions really work?"
• Michael Caine interview - The Guardian.
• On the Trail of a Lover Boy in the Age of Enlightenment - "Seducer, scammer, courtier: Giacomo Casanova hovers like a governing spirit over the art of the 18th century in a sumptuous new show at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts."
• Pollution May Dim Thinking Skills, Study in China Suggests - "A large study in China suggests a link between air pollution and negative effects on people’s language and math skills."
• Attempting the Impossible: A Thoughtful Meditation on Technology - The New York Times.
• How do you market a country? - BBC News.
• Coffee war brews in the land of tea - "A new front has opened up in the country that invented tea."
• John McCain: Sarah Palin 'excluded from his funeral' - "Sarah Palin, the ex-Alaska governor who served as John McCain's running mate when he ran for president in 2008, is reportedly banned from his funeral."
• What Airbnb really does to a neighbourhood - "Millions of people use Airbnb when travelling but its popularity sometimes puts it at odds with locals. So, how do short-term holiday lets really affect a neighbourhood?"
• You Took Lousy iPhone Photos. Here’s How to Make Them Beautiful - "Not every shot on your smartphone will be Instagram worthy, but you can often salvage middling snaps with just a few taps. Here are six easy steps."
• Ready, steady, pout ... how selfies can help you climb the social ladder - "A new paper suggests that ‘sexy selfies’ can help women out-compete one another. But is this about gendered oppression - or academics selecting eye-catching areas of research?"

August 29, 2018

• SINGLE-PILOT PASSENGER PLANES COULD SOON TAKE TO THE SKIES, SAYS BOEING - "The change could also address a chronic shortage of pilots. Aircraft manufacturer also working on hypersonic jet to fly passengers from New York to Tokyo ‘for lunch’."
• 10 things that happen before your plane can take off - "Sitting in the terminal building waiting to be called for our flight is a regular occurrence for most of us - but what's really going on out there on the ramp while we're inside staring at our phones?"
• 1 in 50 people finds love on an airplane, study claims - CNN travel.
• how much money billionaires & celebrities make per hour - "We did the math to calculate exactly how much money billionaires and celebrities like Jeff Bezos and Kylie Jenner make per hour."
• World's most boring day in history - ever! - April 11, 1954.
• Ask us your questions about personal training - "Joe Holder is a performance specialist, health consultant and founder of the Ocho System."
• ‘Overtourism’ Worries Europe. How Much Did Technology Help Get Us There? - The New York Times.
• Why Apple might make a dual-SIM iPhone - The Verge.
• LED signs could soon hide secret messages - engadget.
• WHY YOU NEED A PHYSICAL VAULT TO SECURE A VIRTUAL CURRENCY - Wired.

August 28, 2018

• IFA 2018: all the biggest news from Europe’s grand tech showcase - The Verge.
• BEST FITNESS TRACKERS: FROM STEP COUNTING TO TRAIL RUNNING - "What's The Best Fitness Tracker for You?"
• You can now apply to be verified in Instagram - "Instagram is letting more people apply for verification starting today, and it’s also rolling out general security improvements."
• Berlin: The city where anything goes - CNN travel.
• HOW TECHNOLOGY IS CHANGING THE WAY WE LOVE - "A Wired Investigation."
• Depressed? Try talking to this bot - "Chatbots are being taught to assist people in dealing with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. The bots do not treat or diagnose - but human therapists have some reservations about the tech."
• Google Assistant now controls your Nest x Yale smart lock - "Lock the door with your voice, wherever you are."

August 27, 2018

• The virtual land selling for millions - "Investors are spending real money to buy land in a new city that only exists in virtual reality. Buyers can build whatever they want on their plots in Decentraland. Many hope to make a profit trading goods and services in the virtual world's own crypto currency. But will Decentraland be an online utopia or a cyber slum?"
• What to Do When You’re Bad at Money - "Personal finance management is a concrete, learnable skill. Here’s where to start."
• Schedule padding: Is this why air travel is getting slower? - "British Airways, Easyjet, Ryanair and Virgin Atlantic claim it’s taking longer to get from A to B."
• Weight-loss pill hailed as 'holy grail' in fight against obesity - "US study of 12,000 people shows drug lorcaserin does not increase risk of serious heart problems."
• What earwax does to you over time - "In assisted living, a simple culprit for hearing issues and vertigo: Earwax."
• America's most beautiful islands - CNN travel.

August 26, 2018

• John McCain: a life in pictures - "Key moments in the life of the Republican senator for Arizona, who was beaten by Barack Obama in the battle to be US president in 2008."
• 'Rain dancing 2.0': should humans be using tech to control the weather? - "A cluster of new technologies aim to fulfill humanity’s ancient desire to influence the weather. But is it a good idea?"
• Skim reading is the new normal. The effect on society is profound - "When the reading brain skims texts, we don’t have time to grasp complexity, to understand another’s feelings or to perceive beauty. We need a new literacy for the digital age."
• Big Tobacco’s Global Reach on Social Media - "The tobacco industry says it no longer tries to hook new generations of smokers. So what’s behind the legions of beautiful young people in smoking, vaping and partying posts with the same hashtags?"
• If you want to save the world, veganism isn’t the answer - "Intensively farmed meat and dairy are a blight, but so are fields of soya and maize. There is another way."
• This Ferrari GTO is the most valuable car ever auctioned. It sold for US$48 million - "A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO sold for US$48.4 million at RM Sotheby's annual Monterey collector car sale -- a world record for any car ever sold at auction."
• Architecture that's worth the hike - "Extraordinary buildings in farflung places."
• Automakers are tapping nostalgia to promote electric cars - and it’s working - "Reaching into the past to promote the future."
• Bang & Olufsen adds Google Assistant to its expensive Beosound speakers - The Verge.
• Bitcoin Energy Consumption Index - Digiconomist.

August 25, 2018

• World's greatest places 2018 - "These 100 Destinations Are the World's Greatest Places to Experience Right Now." TIME Magazine.
• PHONE NUMBERS WERE NEVER MEANT AS ID. NOW WE’RE ALL AT RISK - Wired.
• YOU SHOULD DELETE FACEBOOK'S VPN APP - Wired.
• Maybe Your Sleep Problem Isn’t a Problem - "The conventional wisdom is that morning people are high achievers, go-getters, while late risers are lazy. But what if going to bed in the wee hours is actually an advantage?"
• The 'floating' backpack that could ease the burden of travel - CNN travel.
• Is coconut oil good for you? - "10 foods that are healthy, except when they aren't."
• Are Nordic countries as happy as we think? - "Why Nordic countries might not be as happy as you think."
• The electric Mercedes-Benz EQ Silver Arrow is retro quick - "The automaker looks to the past to engineer for the future."

August 24, 2018

• The Story Behind TIME's 'In Deep' Donald Trump Cover - "This week's cover, which depicts a flooded Oval Office with President Donald Trump floating above the water line, is the third in a series from artist Tim O'Brien."
• No healthy level of alcohol consumption, says major study - "Governments should consider advising people to abstain entirely, say authors."
• No rights allowed: the strange world of unofficial movie sequels - "With the release of Unbroken: Path to Redemption an odd history of unsanctioned sequels, from Never Say Never Again to Titanic II emerges."
• The maker of the AK-47 wants to sell electric cars - "Kalashnikov has joined the rush of companies hoping to make it big with electric cars."
• Concordski: What ever happened to Soviets' spectacular rival to Concorde? - CNN style.
• What to expect at IFA 2018 - "And what we probably won't see too."
• World's most beautiful metro? - "Underground design: A journey through the Moscow Metro."
• THE BEST WIRELESS CHARGER TO BUY RIGHT NOW - The Verge.
• The best portable hard drive - "The 2 TB Seagate Backup Plus Slim earns the top spot for its reliability."

August 23, 2018

• The World's 50 Best Tourist Attractions 2018 - "Organize your travel calendar to include these must-see places around the world."
• How Difficult Would It Be to Impeach President Trump? - TIME Magazine.
• Confessions of a superyacht stewardess - "Being chief stew you're essentially the face of the entire interior. I'm always around. If guests are up, I'm up. I'm leading every service." The role of a stewardess is broad, they work as cleaners, cocktail mixologists, waiters and even yoga teachers.
• It's not just about Elon Musk: Here's why sleep is important - "The very public discussion between sleep guru Arianna Huffington and Tesla CEO Elon Musk about the merits of rest is about much more than getting enough Zs. It speaks to the broader struggle in Silicon Valley -- and beyond -- of achieving a healthy life-work balance."
• Steve Jobs's daughter forgives him. Should we? - "Lisa Brennan-Jobs has written a memoir about her famous father. The details are damning, but she doesn’t want them to be."
• 5 More Cheap(ish) Things That Could Disproportionately Improve Your Life - "Small things can have huge ramifications."
• 12 reasons to visit the beautiful Cape Verde islands - "The forgotten Atlantic paradise."
• 36 Hours in Thessaloniki - "Greece’s second city is filled with remnants of its multilayered past, but sprinkled among the monuments are plenty of modern diversions."
• Wall Street sets record for longest bull run in history - "Key S&P 500 index passes landmark as it goes 3,453 days without major correction."
• Wheel life: the strange power of films set inside cars - "The King, a documentary about the state of the US filmed from Elvis’s Rolls-Royce, is just the latest film set mostly inside a car. Is it the perfect vehicle for examining our cultural landscape?"
• Nikon mirrorless cameras will battle Sony - "Nikon mirrorless Z7 & Z6 full-frame cameras launch."

August 22, 2018

• World's Highest-Paid Actors 2018: George Clooney Tops List With US$239 Million - "Fuelled by tequila Clooney earned almost a quarter of a billion dollars in 2017, Forbes reports, largely through the sale of alcohol outfit Casamigos Tequila."
• How crazy rich are Asia's wealthiest families? - "The success of the movie "Crazy Rich Asians" is drawing attention to the region's growing wealth."
• What too much alcohol can do to your health - CNN Health.
• The wrong goodbye: rewatching the strangest award show tributes ever - "Madonna’s VMAs ode to Aretha Franklin has been labelled a self-indulgent disaster but it’s not the first time an onstage tribute has gone wrong."
• Every James Bond Movie Ranked Worst To Best - YouTube 14:02.
• Danny Boyle's exit from James Bond throws franchise into chaos - "Director’s departure over ‘creative differences’ expected to delay production, and could even lead to loss of star Daniel Craig."
• Photo of Asia Argento with 17-year-old actor surfaces - CNN Entertainment.
• 10 of the world's largest aircraft - CNN travel.
• Christie’s will auction AI-generated art for the first time - "It’s a portrait created with a type of algorithm."
• To avoid extinction it's about 'survival of the laziest,' study suggests - CNN Health.
• Vitamin D: Deficiency, food sources & what you need to know - CNN Health.
• HOW AN INTERNATIONAL HACKER NETWORK TURNED STOLEN PRESS RELEASES INTO $100 MILLION - The Verge.
• REVIEW: KEURIG K-CAFÉ - "The original pod coffee company has created an ace latte & cappuccino machine."

August 21, 2018

• The junk food trap of vegetarianism - "Rookie vegetarianism & the junk food trap."
• HEAR MUSIC CLEARLY WITH THESE $2,400 GLASS-CAPPED HEADPHONES - "In an elegant touch, Sennheiser's HD 820 headphones are sealed with Gorilla Glass panels, which improve the already awesome sound."
• The Teenage Miner, the Village & the 709-Carat Diamond That Changed Everything - TIME Magazine.
• Titles & Troubles: American Heiresses Abroad - "American Heiresses Who Married Into the British Aristocracy."
• Simple Desk Improvements That Make an Open Office Easier to Bear - "Sitting in an open floor plan office or having flexible, unassigned seating at work is a challenge to be sure, but these tips can make your work space a bit more bearable."
• How to Read a Food Label - "Food labels can seem perplexing, and people often read them with an eye toward different things. Whether you are looking to limit your sugar, cut calories or increase your fiber intake, this guide will help you make sense of the numbers, ingredients and nutritional information packed onto that tiny box."
• The undertakers of Silicon Valley: how failure became big business - "In Silicon Valley, losing money by the billions is a sign of revolutionary and bold ideas."
• Brett Kavanaugh had graphic questions for Bill Clinton about Lewinsky affair - "Trump’s supreme court nominee opposed giving Clinton a ‘break’ during 1998 inquiry, according to a newly released memo."
• An innovative use for blockchain - "How art 'shares' could make you a Warhol collector for just $20."
• How Big is the World's Biggest Plane? Huge - "With a wingspan of 385 feet, the Stratolaunch is the world's largest plane by width."
• Leica’s latest M camera is quieter & sleeker than ever - "The M10-P is the quietest M camera yet."

August 20, 2018

• 10 ways to boost chances of surviving a plane crash - CNN travel.
• How Sleep Affects Your Relationships, According to Science - "Science suggests a lack of sleep can negatively impact your relationships. Experts weigh in on how to overcome the challenges."
• ASTON MARTIN RECREATES ICONIC JAMES BOND ‘GOLDFINGER’ DB5 - "Only 25 will be made available for direct sale to customers at a price of £2.75 million or about $3.5 million - rotating license plate included."
• How to Ask for Help & Actually Get It - "People want to help you. You just have to ask."
• How smart are your decisions? - "How well do you think about risk & uncertainty?"
• After the Bitcoin Boom: Hard Lessons for Cryptocurrency Investors - The New York Times.
• Asia Argento, a #MeToo Leader, Made a Deal With Her Own Accuser - The New York Times.
• Berlin attractions: Top places to visit in Germany's fascinating capital - CNN travel.
• Venezuelan bolivar - what can it buy you? - "On Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will issue a new currency to manage the country's runaway inflation, which the IMF predicts will hit 1,000,000% this year."
• The art & science of being on hold - "Not content to let customers sit back and enjoy some light jazz, companies have turned hold music into a marketing exercise."

August 19, 2018

• Why Sitting May Be Bad for Your Brain - "Taking a walk every 30 minutes can restore blood flow to the brain when you’re sitting for hours."
• Paul Nicklen: ‘If we lose the ice, we lose the entire ecosystem’ - "The photographer has been documenting life at the poles for years. He is determined to safeguard these fragile habitats."
• A journey through Hajj, Islam's special pilgrimage - CNN.
• Metropolises on the up: 7 design-savvy cities to watch in 2018 - CNN style.
• the best & worst gaming laptop brands of 2018 - engadget.
• How to Protect Yourself Against a SIM Swap Attack - Wired.
• I spent my savings on an 'elite' matchmaking agency - only to meet an array of mediocre men - The Telegraph.

August 18, 2018

• Something Not Rotten in Denmark - The New York Times.
• Alexa vs. Siri vs. Google: Which Can Carry on a Conversation Best? - The New York Times.
• How Apple's iPhones Change the Smartphone Market Every Year - "The launch of Apple’s iPhone X brought face recognition, animoji, and the notch into the mainstream."
• This May Be the Secret to Feeling Younger & Living Longer - "Studies suggest that feeling younger may actually help you live to be older. Now, new research points to a way to keep that youthful state of mind."
• How Did Marilyn Monroe Get Her Name? This Photo Reveals the Story - "This is the story behind a photo - now up for auction - that proves how Norma Jeane Dougherty became Marilyn Monroe."
• Selfies are shifting our definition of beauty - "Snapchat dysmorphia" makes people want to look like an edited version of themselves.
• How to better secure your smart home - "Pro tips on the best way to lock down your collection of smart home tech."

August 17, 2018

• The World's Highest-Paid Actresses 2018 - "Scarlett Johansson Steals The Spotlight With $40.5 Million."
• Eating This Many Carbs Is Linked to a Longer Life - "Avoiding carbs is all the rage. But a new study found eating some carbs may prolong your life."
• How to Use Dating Apps Without Hurting Your Mental Health, According to Experts - TIME Magazine.
• Why does alcohol make you hungry - "Why does alcohol give you the munchies?"
• Want a lower tax bill? So do Apple & Genentech - San Francisco Chronicle.
• How TripAdvisor changed travel - "The world’s biggest travel site has turned the industry upside down – but now it is struggling to deal with the same kinds of problems that are vexing other tech giants like Facebook, Google and Twitter."
• 'The devil's aspirin': why do so many celebrities blame Ambien? - "Elon Musk, Roseanne Barr, Tiger Woods and others have all claimed the sedative was at fault for their strange behavior."
• Low & high carb diets increase risk of early death, study finds - CNN Health.
• How hyperloop actually works - "Dubai's racing to build the world's first hyperloop. As competition for the world's first operational hyperloop heats up, CNN asks how the super-fast transport system could change lives and business in the UAE."
• Why only 1% of the world's vanilla is real - "Fighting the vanilla thieves of Madagascar."
• How much of this tech do you recognise? - "The extinct tech you forgot existed. A recent study has revealed which kinds of tech have stood the test of time - in terms of recognition, if not use. Would your children recognise these? (And would you?)."
• THE BEST BATTERY PACKS FOR CARRYING EVERYWHERE & CHARGING EVERYTHING - "An essential item that belongs in your bag."

August 16, 2018

• How to Block & Report Spam Calls & Text Messages - "Unwanted calls and spam texts are annoying, but you can do something about them. Here’s how to block and report them so they won’t bother you again."
• 60 Times Madonna Changed Our Culture - "Power. Innovation. Identity. Madonna has blended all of these and much more into a singular career in music, fashion, movies and beyond that’s crossed boundaries and obliterated the status quo. For her 60th birthday, our writers assessed her broad and deep influence."
• Is Oatmeal Healthy? Here's What the Experts Say - "Oatmeal is a near-universally beloved breakfast. While it has historically been enjoyed across Europe, Russia and the U.S., oatmeal is rapidly gaining popularity in developing countries because of its affordability and its perceived health properties. But is oatmeal really good for you?"
• When You Track Oreos, Exercise & Everything Else - The New York Times.
• Aretha Franklin (1942-2018) obituary - The Guardian.
• How often you should wash your bed sheets, according to a microbiologist - "And what happens when you don't."
• 9 hotels to sleep in before you die - CNN travel.
• How a vegan diet can change your body - CNN Health.
• US bosses now earn 312 times the average worker's wage, figures show - "Astronomical gap between the pay of workers and bosses exposed in report on earnings of America’s top 350 CEOs."
• The Super Bowl of Beekeeping - "Almond growing in California is a $7.6 billion industry that wouldn’t be possible without the 30 billion bees (and hundreds of human beekeepers) who keep the trees pollinated - and whose very existence is in peril."
• 36 Hours in Istria, Croatia - "Truffle aficionados aren’t the only ones who will appreciate this food lover’s paradise in northern Croatia. Ancient hill towns, craggy shorelines and a rich history are only a few of the peninsula’s other attractions."
• 3 hole-in-ones on same day - CNN Sport.
• Elvis Presley's mobile home is up for auction - CNN travel.
• The new phones that are stuck in the past - "These sleek, downgraded cell phones are meant to promote mental wellbeing – by turning the clock back to the pre-smartphone era."

August 15, 2018

• The 16 Best True Crime Books of All Time - "From classics like Truman Capote's In Cold Blood to newer page-turners like Ron Stallworth's Black Klansman, these books are must reads."
• The Secrets to Being a Great Hotel Guest - And Having the Best Possible Stay - "Travelers often expect a host of amenities, but it’s as much on the guest as it is hotel employees to foster a pleasant experience."
• will we ever have trillionaires? - "Apple has crossed over into the four-comma club - what would it take for a person to do the same?"
• For Online Daters, Women Peak at 18 While Men Peak at 50, Study Finds. Oy - The New York Times.
• This Habit Will Make You Better At Your Job - "A combination of workplace collaboration and communication along with some time spent working alone leads to the best results, a new study finds."
• Monica Lewinsky on Slow Burn: the thrilling hit podcast rips into the scandal - "First it told the story of Watergate through the eyes of a woman who was drugged and locked up in a hotel room. Now Slow Burn is revisiting the Bill Clinton-Monica Lewinsky affair."
• Celebrities! You’re on a yacht with your kids - stop pretending they have a normal life - "A-listers love talking about their down-to-earth children, but paparazzi holiday photos tell a different story."
• Montecito: Insider's guide to the American Riviera - CNN travel.
• Follow the arrow: Hidden designs in famous logos - CNN style.
• Eco-friendly open-air urinals cause uproar in Paris - "An attempt by officials in Paris to tackle public urination by installing open-air urinals, or 'uritrottoirs,' has outraged some residents of the French capital."
• We tried living on Mars - in Hawaii - "To train for Mars, head to Hawaii. Living on the Red Planet here on Earth."

August 14, 2018

• The world's most liveable cities in 2018 - CNN travel.
• How to turn off Google's location tracking - "Turning off location history won’t hide where you are when you use search, Maps or weather. Here’s how to stop being tracked."
• World's best food experiences - "This is the #1 food experience in the world."
• E-cigarettes 'more harmful than we think' - "Vaping can damage vital immune system cells and may be more harmful than previously thought, a study suggests."
• Fancy Greek island life? Cat care into the bargain - "Dream job? Get paid to live on a Greek island 'paradise'."
• Mapped: Which cities are liveable without air conditioning - and for how much longer? - "Mapping the world’s cities where you can live comfortably without heating or air conditioning reveals how few boast such ideal climates – and how global warming may further narrow the field."
• Banks & Retailers Are Tracking How You Type, Swipe & Tap - "A phone’s touchscreen sensors can track where & how you swipe your device to help determine who you are."
• Experimental Alzheimer's drug stirs hope after early trials - CNN Health.
• House of Faberge: The story behind the world's most luxurious eggs - CNN style.
• The Scientist Who Scrambled Darwin’s Tree of Life - "How the microbiologist Carl Woese fundamentally changed the way we think about evolution and the origins of life."
• This may be the worst flub in game show history - Mashable.
• Yacht Spotting - The New York Times.
• China's 'Tesla-fighter' plans to go public in New York - "As Elon Musk seeks to take Tesla private, a Chinese rival is getting ready to go public in the United States."
• What Is an Essence & Why Is It More Important Than Moisturizer? - "How this watery fluid became an essential skin care product."
• How to Get the Most Out of Art (Even When You’re Not Sure You Get It) - "No, you don’t have to have a degree to appreciate and love art."

August 13, 2018

• 10 Travel Writers, 10 Favorite Hotels - "From an English country inn to a Caribbean beach resort, places our correspondents love to stay (you will like them too)."
• What I Learned in Secretarial School - "There are many paths to discipline and confidence. I typed my way there."
• This Genius Hack Will Save You Money on Amazon - Every Time You Shop - TIME Magazine.
• Your Workplace Isn’t Your Family (and That’s O.K.!) - "It’s fine to have warm, supportive relationships with your co-workers. But remember the context."
• Here's How to Brag Without Making People Hate You - "Think twice before you brag about your accomplishments - and if you do, you better have the goods to back it up, a new study suggests."
• Idris Elba tweets spark further James Bond speculation - CNN entertainment.
• The 'Crazy Rich Asians' guide to Singapore - CNN travel.
• Architecture that's worth the hike - CNN style.
• Monaco noble sues France for millions over royal 'trick' - "A French-born aristocrat is suing the French state for €351m (£314m; US$401m) in damages, alleging that it tricked his relatives out of succeeding to the throne of Monaco."
• Schwarzenegger message helps inspire struggling fans - "A social media exchange between Arnold Schwarzenegger and a man suffering with depression has moved many online to share their stories."

August 12, 2018

• Here's Why a Diverse Diet May Not Be the Healthiest Choice - "The American Heart Association reported that there is little scientific support for the idea that a varied diet leads to good health outcomes."
• The Flourishing Business of Fake YouTube Views - "Plays can be bought for pennies and delivered in bulk, inflating videos’ popularity and making the social media giant vulnerable to manipulation."
• Woodward & Bernstein: Watergate echoes loud in Donald Trump era - "Veteran journalists may have thought their biggest story was behind them, then Trump came along. ‘This is worse than Watergate’, says Bernstein."
• How Ikea is going local in India - "Ikea has finally opened in India. Here's what its first customers think."
• Online dating study: Are you chasing people 'out of your league'? - "Online daters tend to pursue users who are roughly 25% 'more desirable' than they are - and, by the looks of their messages, many are well aware of the 'hierarchy,' according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Science Advances."
• 8 of the best safari destinations in Africa - CNN travel.
• Instagram hoax fools thousands - "Amalia Ulman's Instagram performance exposed the flaws in selfie culture."
• France's 25-year treasure hunt for a golden owl - "Somewhere in France there lies buried a small bronze statuette of an owl in flight. Whoever finds it is promised not just the prize of the original sculpture made of gold and silver, but the kudos of having won the world's longest-running treasure-hunt."
• How super-rich tourism may help the planet - "On a remote tropical island in the Indian Ocean, a man in a woman's wig has been hiding in a bush for hours. Armed with an air rifle, he plans to kill the island's last three surviving specimens of an exotic bird."
• How Citigroup Escaped Financial Disaster in 2008 - The New York Times.

August 11, 2018

• How to live like a billionaire in Monaco - Tatler UK | YouTube 4:12.
• Don’t Let TripAdvisor Kill Adventure - "If the best travel experiences happen when things don’t go according to plan, why do we plan so much?"
• Dear Americans, when was the last time you took a real vacation? - "Too many American workers don’t take all their allotted holidays. There needs to be a cultural shift surrounding time off."
• These 5 healthy habits could help you live a decade longer, study suggests - "Follow these five healthy habits: never smoke, maintain a healthy body-mass index, keep up moderate to vigorous exercise, don't drink too much alcohol, and eat a healthy diet."
• How to Be an Ace Salary Negotiator (Even if You Hate Conflict) - "Here’s how to fight for a better salary when you loathe uncomfortable conversations."
• Why We All Need to Drink More During Hot Weather Exercise - "Some athletes have begun to eschew fluids during hot weather workouts, in hopes that the privation might somehow make them stronger. A new study suggests it doesn’t."
• Amsterdam's history retold by objects buried in river silt - "Some 700,000 artifacts were collected between 2003 and 2012 from the bed of the River Amstel in Amsterdam, during construction of the city's newly opened underground North-South train line."
• The guru teaching golfers to think like 'assassins' - "He's the secret weapon behind many top sports stars, a Yoda-like master intent on instilling a winning mindset."
• Beaches 'spoiled': Should rock stacking be banned? - "Making a pretty pile of rocks on a beach seems like a nice way to spend a sunny afternoon."
• IS NICOTINE ACTUALLY BAD FOR YOU? - "The case against Juul is also partly a case against nicotine."
• Ford Mustang Bullitt review - "Almost Steve McQueen cool."

August 10, 2018

• Trying to Be Happy Is Making You Miserable. Here's Why - TIME Magazine.
• Exercise Is Good For Your Mental Health - But Only To A Point - "Given the many benefits of exercise, ranging from physical fitness and chronic disease prevention to improved mood, it may seem logical that the more you do, the better. But a new study suggests that's not always the case."
• Look up for the Perseid meteor shower this weekend - CNN.
• How the Samsung Galaxy Watch stacks up against the Apple Watch Series 3 - The Verge.
• $1bn for empty space: the saga of the world's most valuable real estate - "Skepticism abounds over 157-acre LA-area lot once linked to Brad Pitt & Iran’s shah, amid questions over sellers’ motivations."
• How Your Brain Tricks You Into Believing Fake News - "Researchers have found that Americans, from savvy tweens to academics, fail to ask important questions about content they encounter online."
• An exclusive tour of Boeing's gigantic jet factory - "Behind the scenes at Boeing's biggest factory. For 50 years, Boeing has built iconic aircraft under one gigantic roof at a site just north of Seattle."
• Google Arts & Culture - Footwear: 2,385 items.
• Sleep: Do you get enough? Find out - CNN.
• Capcom made a ridiculous typewriter keyboard for 'Resident Evil 2' - "The Bluetooth keyboard packs Cherry MX Blue switches and an aluminum frame."
• EVEN ANONYMOUS CODERS LEAVE FINGERPRINTS - Wired.

August 9, 2018

• Apple: No, your iPhone isn't eavesdropping on you - "Tech users have long questioned whether mobile devices and smart speakers eavesdrop on their private conversations. Apple answered that question Tuesday with a resounding no."
• Samsung Galaxy Note 9: live news & updates from the Unpacked event - The Verge.
• Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 is bigger & more powerful than ever - "The company's latest pen-focused flagship is here."
• Samsung Galaxy Note 9 hands-on: All about the S Pen - engadget.
• Fallen stars: the dark history of Hollywood's Walk of Fame - "With the West Hollywood City Council voting to have Donald Trump’s star removed, other problematic celebrities could face a similar fate."
• ‘Crashed’ Connects the Dots From 2008 Crisis to Trump, Brexit & More - The New York Times.
• Outrage as cafe in Venice charges £38 for water & two coffees - "The customer was hit with a surcharge for using the cafe's outdoor seating in Venice's St Mark's."

August 8, 2018

• Europe's biggest holiday rip-offs (and how to avoid them) - The Telegraph.
• Oscars introduce new award for outstanding popular film - "The Oscars are introducing a new category for outstanding achievement in popular film."
• Leonardo's $450M painting may not be all Leonardo's, says scholar - CNN style.
• How a cosmetics bag left thousands of passengers in the lurch at Munich Airport - "It was a striking example of how no risks are taken when it comes to airport security in the 21st century. a mishap involving a cosmetics bag led to 30,000 passengers being stranded in Munich - many of whom have been left out of pocket."
• Anki's Vector robot brings us one step closer to 'Star Wars' Droids - "It's Cozmo's bigger and always-on brother."
• Ibiza's best beach restaurants - The Telegraph.
• How Your Screen Knows to Spin - "Meet the accelerometer, a small sensor in your device that knows which way is up and how fast you’re driving."

August 7, 2018

• Why Apple Is the Future of Capitalism - The New York Times.
• 10 of the most luxurious airline amenity kits
• When too much water can be deadly - "Young athletes should stay hydrated, but too much water can be deadly."
• Inside Bijan: The boutique behind Paul Manafort's lavish wardrobe - CNN style.
• One Wine Glass to Rule Them All - "For a wine critic’s personal stemware line, one size fits all."
• Not just a fad: the surprising, gut-wrenching truth about gluten - "While just 1% of the UK is allergic to the proteins that cause coeliac disease, many others suffer with gluten-related digestive problems. Some researchers believe mass-produced food is to blame."
• Too much sleep linked to ill health - "More than seven or eight hours a night of sleep is associated with higher risk of premature death."
• Are the health benefits of turmeric too good to be true? - CNN Health.
• Inside Airlander 10, the world's longest aircraft - CNN travel.
• Best beaches in the Seychelles - CNN travel.
• Robert Redford: Greatest film roles in pictures - "A look back at Robert Redford's film roles, after the 81-year-old announced his retirement from acting."
• MICROSOFT SURFACE GO REVIEW - "A little goes a long way. It’s a good, tiny Surface - don’t overthink it."
• THE ULTRA-PURE, SUPER-SECRET SAND THAT MAKES YOUR PHONE POSSIBLE - "The processor that makes your laptop or cell phone work was fabricated using quartz from this obscure Appalachian backwater."

August 6, 2018

• 3 High-Risk Relationship Complaints You Shouldn't Ignore - "Dismissing some complaints can be deadly to your relationship." Psychology Today.
• The Case For Sauna Bathing Is Stronger Than Ever - "A new research review has plenty of good news for people who love a good sauna session: Studies overwhelmingly suggest that the relaxing habit is also a healthy one."
• Why Take Diet Advice From a Cave Man? - "In the Paleo era, people ran around all day and rarely lived past 40, so their risk of developing the so-called diseases of civilization is unknown."
• People Are Getting Plastic Surgery to Look Like Snapchat Filters, Doctors Warn - "Doctors warn that apps like Snapchat and Facetune may be contributing to 'Snapchat dysmorphia' and driving people to get plastic surgery."
• How to Read a Food Label - "Food labels can seem perplexing, and people often read them with an eye toward different things. Whether you are looking to limit your sugar, cut calories or increase your fiber intake, this guide will help you make sense of the numbers, ingredients and nutritional information packed onto that tiny box."
• How to Deal With Bad Bosses - "Having a bad boss can make you miserable, but there are ways to manage up."
• Worshiping the False Idols of Wellness - "Charcoal, 'toxins' and other forms of nonsense are the backbone of the wellness-industrial complex."
• Meet Trump's friend & fixer: David Pecker, the tabloid king - "The National Enquirer owner, whose name has emerged in Robert Mueller’s Russia inquiry, has had a symbiotic relationship with the president for decades."
• Artificial intelligence The new tool in the art of spotting forgeries - "Instead of obsessing over materials, the new technique takes a hard look at the picture itself - specifically, the thousands of tiny individual strokes that compose it."
• Socialist modernism: remembering the architecture of the eastern bloc - "Much of the brutalist architecture of eastern Europe is decrepit, but now a project aims to document and preserve it."
• World's most Michelin-starred chef dies - "French celebrity chef Joël Robuchon will be remembered for many reasons: earning more than 30 Michelin stars, creating the world's best mashed potato, and hurling a plate at a young and "difficult" Gordon Ramsay."
• Auctioning a Russian spy camera disguised as... a camera - engadget.
• WHAT IT'S LIKE TO DRIVE FORD'S NEW MUSTANG BULLITT - Wired.

August 5, 2018

• what you should & shouldn't do in a heatwave - "As summer temperatures climb, keeping cool becomes a priority. But what age-old tips are worth sticking to? BBC Future takes a look."
• Is this the most valuable car ever auctioned? - "A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, estimated to be worth between $45 million and $60 million, will be auctioned at RM Sotheby's annual Monterey."
• New York Stock Exchange owner is launching a bitcoin exchange - The Verge.
• Apple's home city Cupertino wants a Hyperloop - "It could whisk Apple workers from San Jose to Cupertino in 5 minutes."
• How to recover deleted files - "With the right software, you can retrieve files you thought were lost forever."
• Simple Steps to Protect Yourself on Public Wi-Fi - Wired.
• THE BEST POINT-AND-SHOOT CAMERAS - "Ditch the DSLR and say 'sayonara, smartphone' with these awesome compact cameras."

August 4, 2018

• 9 Things Super Productive People Do Before Noon, According to Research - TIME Magazine.
• The trillion-dollar question: can the tech giants keep growing? - "A startling stock-market landmark for Apple has been offset by big falls for Facebook and Twitter. Is this tumultuous period just a blip, or the first sign of trouble?"
• Chicken makes more people sick than any other food - "Chicken Is the Number-One Cause of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks. Here's How to Stay Safe."
• How Not to Let Your Phone Ruin Your Vacation - "Strategies for traveling without letting your phone keep you from enjoying your trip."
• 5 Simple Tips to Help Vegetarian or Vegan Travelers Eat Well, Anywhere - "Traveling while vegetarian or vegan can be a challenge, but with a few tips and a little tech, you can roam freely, eat well and not have to worry about going hungry."
• A look back at Air Force One's classic design - "The current look of Air Force One is a true design classic. It dates back to 1962, and is the result of collaboration between JFK and Raymond Loewy, one of the fathers of industrial design."
• The literary clock is ticking .... - "We asked you to help us build 24 hours of fictional time using lines from literature. There's room for lots more, but here's what you've come up with so far."
• This homemade literary quote clock is the best way to recycle an old Kindle - The Verge.
• THE BEST TRULY WIRELESS EARBUDS TO BUY IN 2018 - The Verge.

August 3, 2018

• My son, Osama: the al-Qaida leader’s mother speaks for the first time - "Nearly 17 years since 9/11, Osama bin Laden’s family remains an influential part of Saudi society – as well as a reminder of the darkest moment in the kingdom’s history. Can they escape his legacy?"
• SO APPLE IS WORTH $1 TRILLION. NOW COMES THE HARD PART - Wired.
• Denialism: what drives people to reject the truth - "From vaccines to climate change to genocide, a new age of denialism is upon us. Why have we failed to understand it?"
• Hollywood's secret history: Scotty Bowers on sex and stars in the Golden Era - "A new documentary reworks the memoir of Bowers, who boasts he paired Cary Grant with Rock Hudson and Katharine Hepburn with 150 brunettes - and slept with so many actors he didn’t have time to see their films."
• This Anonymous Designer Is Reinventing Denim - The New York Times.
• What is 'kompromat'? - "The Kremlin has recently been accused of collecting compromising information on US presidential candidates, a tactic called 'kompromat'."
• Europe's tallest skyscraper nears completion - "Rising above a new waterfront complex in St. Petersburg, Russia, the Lakhta Center's tower stands at 462 meters (1,516 feet) tall, making it the city's first 'supertall' building (one measuring 300 meters or above)."
• AUDEZE LCD2 CLASSIC REVIEW: THESE CANS WILL TURN YOU INTO AN AUDIOPHILE - The Verge.
• IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO BE A READER AGAIN - "No matter how long the hiatus, you're just one book away from reconnecting with reading again—and the key might just be a ..."
• Google Maps now zooms out to a globe instead of a flat Earth - "Greenland's projection is no longer the size of Africa."

August 2, 2018

• Apple reaches $1,000,000,000,000 value - CNN Money.
• Apple Is Worth $1 Trillion; 21 Years Ago It Was on the Brink of Bankruptcy - The New York Times.
• Apple's six defining products - in pictures - "As Apple becomes the first company to break $1tn market cap barrier its progress from garage-based startup to the all-conquering global company it is today can be charted in six products. Here are the computers, music players, smartphones and tablets that made Apple."
• Micro-Cheating Could Be Ruining Your Relationship. Here’s What to Do About It - "'Micro-cheating' refers to behaviors that flirt with infidelity. Here's how it might be hurting your relationship, according to experts."
• Here's Why You Stress Eat - And How to Stop Doing It - TIME Magazine.
• What Is Intermittent Fasting And Is It Actually Good For You? - TIME Magazine.
• Earth Overshoot Day - "Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when we (all of humanity) have used more from nature than our planet can renew in the entire year." Global Footprint Network.
• Tom Cruise running on screen equals movie gold, math shows - "According to Rotten Tomatoes, Cruise has run over 24,000 feet on screen, and that's translated to box office success."
• Exercise Makes the Aging Heart More Youthful - "For lifelong heart health, start exercising early in life and keep exercising often. But even if you have neglected to exercise and are now middle-aged, it is not too late."
• Jeff Bezos, Style Icon - "The Amazon chief executive has quietly been grooming a new image to go with his new status as rocket scientist, richest man in the world and potential Washington big shot."
• Paul Manafort's $15,000 jacket? That's nothing, says ostrich expert - "Ostrich leather, one of the most expensive in the world, is historically exotic - so $15,000 is actually ‘pretty cheap’."
• 36 hours in Chiang Mai, Thailand - The New York Times.
• Handy engineering: Vietnam's 'Golden Bridge' has giant support - "In the mountains of central Vietnam, a colossal pair of hands lifts a golden thread of walkway high above the clifftops, as if the mountain itself has sprouted limbs."
• The World is sweltering - "Record temperatures could hit Spain, Portugal amid European heat wave."
• Non-drinkers more likely to get dementia? - CNN.
• Who was buried at Stonehenge? New study sheds light

August 1, 2018

• Facebook & Instagram introduce time limit tool - "Facebook and Instagram are releasing a new tool to limit how much time people spend on their apps."
• Mobile phones have killed photography - "Renowned film director Wim Wenders hits out at 'phone photography'."
• Take a Vacation From Exercise? Your Body May Not Thank You - "Two new studies look at what happens when we do not exercise or move around much for a period of time."
• Jeff Bezos’s Parents Gambled on His Big Idea - and Now Could Be Worth Billions - "It may be the most successful venture investment of all time."
• Bob Woodward’s New Book Will Chronicle Trump’s ‘Harrowing’ Presidency - "The famed Watergate reporter’s “Fear: Trump in the White House” will be published in September."
• Fear: Trump in the White House by Bob Woodward - Amazon.com.
• Can you learn to cook like a chef by watching YouTube? - The Guardian.
• 16 of the world's best coastlines - CNN travel.
• For sale: Queen's Rolls-Royce - "Ride like a royal? Queen's car to feature in Rolls-Royce sell-off."
• WHICH SONOS SPEAKER SHOULD YOU BUY? - Wired.

July 31, 2018

• Cost of Living Index 2018 - Numbeo.
• Apple is within striking distance of a trillion dollar market value - CNN Money.
• Why you stick with decisions even when they make you unhappy - "The Sunk Cost Fallacy Is Ruining Your Decisions. Here's How."
• An Old Scam With a New Twist - "If you have gotten a message from someone who claims to have dirt on you - and shows off, as proof, a password you’ve previously used - here’s what happened."
• World's most luxurious train trip? - "All aboard the Maharajas' Express, India's most luxurious train."
• The new book about Ferrari that costs as much as a car - CNN style.
• HOW TECHNOLOGY SHAPES THE WAY WE READ - "The State of Reading: A Wired Investigation."
• Twelve South’s new AirPods holder clips onto your backpack so you never lose track of the earbuds - The Verge.
• Sony unveils the Bravia Master Series, its latest high-end TVs - "They aim to recreate the quality of pro-grade studio monitors."
• St-Tropez lifeboat crew say luxury boat owners too mean to help out - "Tycoons moored on Riviera branded uncaring as lifeboat appeal ‘sinks without trace’."

July 30, 2018

• Paris, Chicago and Beyond: How to Have a Luxury Trip for Much Less Than You Think - "A high-end vacation doesn’t have to mean spending big dollars. Here are 10 cities where you can have upscale experiences without paying premium prices."
• How Robot Hands Are Evolving to Do What Ours Can - The New York Times.
• The Death of Truth: Notes on Falsehood in the Age of Trump - Amazon.com.
• How did Mission: Impossible become Hollywood's most reliable franchise? - "Critical adoration and box office success has met the sixth installment of Tom Cruise’s series, an unlikely 22-year phenomenon that shows no signs of tiring."
• Have a Cryptocurrency Company? Bermuda, Malta or Gibraltar Wants You - The New York Times.
• How a single comma can cost millions - "For most people, a stray comma isn’t the end of the world. But in some cases, the exact placement of a punctuation mark can cost huge sums of money."

July 29, 2018

• Instagram Rich List 2018 - Hopper HQ.
• Why Having Sex Makes You Feel Better the Next Day, According to Science - TIME Magazine.
• Verizon VPN app protects against shady public WiFi - "It can also block ad trackers."
• How the ‘brainy’ book became a publishing phenomenon - The Guardian.
• The Benefits (& Limits) of Using Tech to Plan a Wedding - The New York Times.
• Why travel is the ultimate test of a relationship - CNN travel.
• Queen Elizabeth II's undiminished love of horse racing - CNN sport.
• The precious metal sparking a new gold rush - "Gold once lured prospectors to the American west - but now it's cobalt that is sparking a rush."
• Lamborghini’s high-performance Spyder turns physics into fun - engadget.
• How to use Alexa Cast - The Verge.
• HOW TO PICK THE PERFECT PHONE CASE - Wired.

July 28, 2018

• In photos: The century's longest blood moon - CNN.
• Top 10 Most Luxurious Hotels in the World - Reader's Digest.
• How Jeff Bezos took Amazon to the top - BBC Business.
• Your Guide to Seeing Spectacular Views of Mars This Weekend - TIME Magazine.
• The Rise of the Millennial Prenup - "Engaged? Congrats! Here’s when to consider a prenuptial agreement - and how to get started."
• Would You Pay $1 Billion for This View? - "A 157-acre hilltop plot in Los Angeles is being pitched as the city’s most expensive residential property ever."
• Finding Yourself in Los Angeles - "The novelist Reif Larsen seeks out sites of reverence in and around this sprawling city, places of quiet contemplation far from the gridlock and glamour."
• Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Forget science (for now); living longer is in your hands - CNN.
• Google: An A to Z of search results - "Google now handles more than three billion searches a day."

July 27, 2018

• Total Lunar Eclipse on July 27–28 - Where & When to See - timeanddate.com.
• LIVE: HOW TO WATCH TODAY’S SUPER-LONG LUNAR ECLIPSE - Wired.
• why so many people fall for scams - BBC Capital.
• Why You Forget Names Immediately - And How to Remember Them - TIME Magazine.
• Should You Get a Divorce Now or Later? - The New York Times.
• Facebook just had the biggest wipeout in stock market history - CNN tech.
• The gorgeous city that has it all - "30 best things to do in Cape Town, South Africa."
• World's most beautiful metro? - "Underground design: A journey through the Moscow Metro."
• Quiz: What is 7pm the peak time for? - BBC News.
• The best Bluetooth headset - engadget.
• Why I’m Deleting All My Old Tweets - Wired.

July 26, 2018

• 7 Amazing Work Perks Coming to Your Office by 2028 - TIME Magazine.
• An extremely detailed map of the 2016 Presidential US Election - The New York Times.
• Picking an iPad as a Portable Photo Studio - "Apple has a range of models in its tablet line, but you may not need the most expensive one to suit your image-editing needs."
• world's best travel photos of 2018 - CNN travel.
• The best free & inexpensive mobile games - engadget.

July 25, 2018

• Not giving a shit has been a very, very good business model for me - Anthony Bourdain (June 25, 1956 – June 8, 2018) was an American celebrity chef, author, travel documentarian, and television personality who starred in programs focusing on the exploration of international culture, cuisine, and the human condition. He was considered one of the most influential chefs in the world.
• Why India has been ordered to save the Taj Mahal - Lonely Planet.
• Top 10 Best Antivirus Providers For Mac (2018) - AntivirusTop10.
• Google now has its own hardware security keys - "They're more secure than traditional two-factor authentication methods."
• The rise, fall & return of the smartphone megapixel race - "More megapixels, better camera phones?"
• Fool’s gold: what fish oil is doing to our health & the planet - "Omega-3 is one of our favourite supplements - but a huge new study has found it has little or no benefit for heart health or strokes. How did it become a $30bn business?"
• It's a shore thing: 10 lesser-known beach cities - Lonely Planet.
• Here's More Proof That Your Dog Really Does Love You - TIME Magazine.
• Does drinking hot tea cool you down in a heatwave? - The Telegraph.
• The Big Business of Being Gwyneth Paltrow - "Inside the growth of Goop - the most controversial brand in the wellness industry."
• Into the Land of Happiness - "A couple hope to experience “something big, something different” on a trip to Nepal and Bhutan. There was only one possible stumbling block: the organized tour they signed up for."
• Remembering America's lost buildings - The Guardian.
• Apple MacBook Pro review (2018, 15-inch) - The Verge.
• GOOGLE GLASS IS BACK - NOW WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - Wired.
• Most Kitchen Gadgets Are 'Useless Crap,' Says Alton Brown. Here's What You Really Need - TIME Magazine.
• The most remote places on Earth - CNN travel.
• Why do cats purr? - "Our cats may purr when we pet and tickle them, but it’s a much more complicated form of communication than we've assumed."
• Boundary Errant backpack review: irresistible at $100 - The Verge.

July 24, 2018

• How Well Do You Know the World? - "These photos are all selected from spots that made our Places to Go in 2018 list. How many can you identify?"
• Why the jet set is seduced by the Mediterranean - "Seduced by the whims and charms of sailing the Mediterranean."
• When We Eat, or Don’t Eat, May Be Critical for Health - "A growing body of research suggests that our bodies function optimally when we align our eating patterns with our circadian rhythms."
• Larry David: The Most Important Meal of the Day - "Mr. David is the creator of “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” His typical breakfast consists of poached eggs with a bagel."
• What your sexual fantasies say about you - CNN.
• Write Your Own Obit - The New York Times.
• Most popular cruise destinations - "Cruise Critic's most popular cruise ship destinations for 2018."
• How to delete old tweets so you don't get fired - "The internet rarely forgives, but you can help it forget."

July 23, 2018

• Earth's resources consumed in ever greater destructive volumes - "Study says the date by which we consume a year’s worth of resources is arriving faster."
• How to Go Back to a Flip Phone - The New York Times.
• Do you really want to live longer? - "A philosopher asks: Is a longer life a happier one?"
• How to Leave a Legacy When You Don’t Have Children - "The question of what you leave behind can be especially fraught for people who do not have heirs."
• How to Minimize Pancreatic Cancer Risk - "Obesity, Type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, all of which have risen to epidemic levels in recent years, are linked to pancreatic cancer."
• The Secret History of Leviticus - The New York Times.
• How cycling shorts went from Mr Motivator to the style hit of the summer - "From the catwalk to Kim Kardashian, cycling shorts have made an unlikely comeback this sports-centric season."
• 10 of the world's largest aircraft - CNN travel.
• Huda Kattan: The face that launched a billion-dollar beauty empire - CNN.
• Escape the heatwave: 17 magical destinations that are colder than Britain right now - The Telegraph.
• Leaked Apple repair videos offer a peek behind the curtain - "These may not be up for long."

July 22, 2018

• Mobile phones and cancer - the full picture - The Guardian.
• HOW TO SECURE YOUR ACCOUNTS WITH BETTER TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION - Wired.
• Flying Iron Man suits go on sale - "Meet Britain's real-life Iron Man."
• The most amazing attractions & experiences in Copenhagen - The Telegraph.
• How to get a good night's sleep during a heatwave - The Telegraph.
• Here’s what happened to the cryptocurrencies that celebrities vouched for - "A retrospective on how many innovative beacons of potential have actually been scams."
• Porsche Panamera 4 E-hybrid sport turismo review - "Porsche’s Panamera hybrid brings sports car fun to a station wagon."
• The best website builder for small businesses - engadget.
• TOP CHOICES FOR TRAIL RUNNING SHOES - Wired.

July 21, 2018

• 8 weight-loss strategies that actually work - TIME Magazine.
• Midlife crisis? It’s a myth. Why life gets better after 50 - "We don’t peak in middle age, say the experts. So forget about the stereotypes and embrace change."
• 22 of the best places to visit in the United States - CNN travel.
• The real story behind some of America’s most iconic places - "Mount Rushmore, Lincoln Memorial, Statue of Liberty: Story behind iconic places."
• New York’s Arts for All - "A library card opens the door to culture in New York."
• How to Prepare for a Stock Market Surprise - The New York Times.
• A 4-Day Workweek? A Test Run Shows a Surprising Result - The New York Times.
• Netflix has revolutionised television. But is its crown starting to slip? - The Guardian.
• Will Trump change Air Force One? - "Out of the blue: A look back at Air Force One's classic design."
• Does Instagram reveal who’s stalking your feed? - Verge.
• THE BEST ELECTRIC SKATEBOARD - The Verge.
• Macallan distillery opens up for 4D virtual reality tours - The Verge.

July 20, 2018

• the age you feel means more than your actual birthdate - "Most people feel younger or older than they really are - and this 'subjective age' has a big effect on their physical and mental health."
• How to Get America on the Mediterranean Diet - The New York Times.
• Can a List of Someone’s Stuff Double as Literature? - The New York Times.
• Ever Wanted to Get Revenge? Try This Instead - "You know that “letting go” is probably the healthiest move, but wanting revenge is often much more appealing. But why?"
• Arab menswear gets a makeover - "Reinventing the thobe: Traditional Arab menswear gets a style upgrade."
• The business built on wasting people's time - "9GAG: From side project to internet phenomenon."
• Porsche’s Panamera hybrid brings sports car fun to a station wagon - "A Porsche for the whole family."
• The best wireless mouse - "Logitech basically owns this category."
• THE BEST BACKPACKS FOR EVERY WORKPLACE - Wired.

July 19, 2018

• How to Spend It: the shopping list for the 1% - "In an age of astonishing wealth, nothing reveals the lives of the ultra-rich like the FT’s unashamedly ostentatious luxury magazine."
• Is sparkling water as hydrating as regular water? - CNN Health.
• 10 most dangerous foods - "These are the most climate-damaging foods."
• Is Shellfish Healthy? Here's What the Experts Say - TIME Magazine.
• UNITED NATIONS E-GOVERNMENT SURVEY 2018
• How to Get Your Intuition Back (When It’s Hijacked by Life) - The New York Times.
• 400,000 modern slaves in the US - "Modern slavery in developed countries more common than thought."
• An Aspirin a Day for Heart Health? It May Depend on Your Weight - The New York Times.
• Take a Walk in the Woods. Doctor’s Orders - "'Forest bathing,' or immersing yourself in nature, is being embraced by doctors and others as a way to combat stress and improve health."
• You Want This Tattoo? Get in Line - The New York Times.
• Malta wants to become 'Blockchain Island' - CNN tech.
• Burberry burns bags, clothes & perfume worth millions - "Burberry, the upmarket British fashion label, destroyed unsold clothes, accessories and perfume worth £28.6m last year to protect its brand."
• 36 Hours in St. Andrews, Scotland - The New York Times.
• My week as a foodie vegan - "Can ditching meat and dairy open up new taste sensations?"
• iPhone Photography Awards 2018 - in pictures - The Guardian.
• Cannabis perfume 'set to become the scent of the summer' - The Telegraph.
• Larry Page is quietly amassing a ‘flying car’ empire - "Google co-founder revealed to be owner of Opener, a Canadian startup that just came out of stealth."

July 18, 2018

• How the Former Billionaire Known as 'Catwoman' Went Bankrupt With $0 in Her Bank Account - TIME Magazine.
• The Best Way To Get Over a Breakup, According to Science - TIME Magazine.
• There’s a Reason You’re Drinking So Much Aperol Spritz - "It’s officially the drink of the summer, thanks to an aggressive marketing campaign by Campari."
• The Dark Knight at 10: how Christopher Nolan reshaped superhero cinema - The Guardian.
• St Tropez's famed beach 'losing its soul' warns Brigitte Bardot amid battle to cater to the rich and famous - The Telegraph.
• On the Normandy Cheese Trail - The New York Times.
• Anthony Bourdain's last interview: Trump, Weinstein & travel - The Guardian.
• The camera that changed photography forever - "Polaroid: How a square-shaped nostalgia symbol paved the way for social media."
• A quadrillion tons of diamonds lie deep beneath the Earth's surface - CNN style.
• 7 shows that helped make Netflix so popular - BBC News.
• Mark Zuckerberg: The Recode interview - The Verge.
• Bang & Olufsen is getting rid of its B&O Play branding - "Everything will just be a Bang & Olufsen product now."

July 17, 2018

• World's best airlines for 2018 - CNN travel.
• Did Qatar pay the world's largest ransom? - 'Billion dollar ransom'.
• This Simple Trick Will Make You Happier & Better at Your Job - TIME Magazine.
• When the Creator of Sherlock Holmes Exonerated a Convicted Murderer - The New York Times.
• The ugly scandal that cancelled the Nobel prize - The Guardian.
• All you wanted to know about nuclear war but were too afraid to ask - The Guardian.
• Amazon's Jeff Bezos now worth US$150 billion - CNN tech.
• Scientists discover oldest evidence of bread - BBC.
• THE BEST AMAZON PRIME DAY DEALS FOR HOME, OUTDOOR, AND LIFESTYLE - Wired.

July 16, 2018

• The Celebrity 100: The World’s Highest-Paid Entertainers 2018 - Forbes.
• George Clooney highest paid actor ever - BBC.
• The Backlash Against Plastic Straws Is Spreading. Here’s How They Got So Popular in the First Place - TIME Magazine.
• Drinking Coffee May Help You Live Longer, Study Says - TIME Magazine.
• WHAT IS MEAT, ANYWAY? LAB-GROWN FOOD SETS OFF A DEBATE - Wired.
• Inside the Mating Rituals of Brands & Online Stars - The New York Times.
• Washington DC: The master plan that created the world's most powerful city - CNN travel.
• From Pharaohs to Beyonce: Why do we still love leopard print? - CNN style.
• The design lover's guide to Paris - CNN style.
• where are the most expensive gyms in europe? - BBC News.
• Drinking full-fat milk could protect against strokes, study suggests - The Telegraph.
• The curious art of launching a cruise ship - The Telegraph.
• Opener is the latest startup to reveal plans for a personal aircraft - engadget.
• Airobotics makes autonomous drones in a box - TechCrunch.

July 15, 2018

• 23 ancient cities that have survived more than just time - CNN travel.
• what it takes to stand up to authority - BBC Future.
• why we cannot go faster than light - BBC Earth.
• Moment Pro Camera app brings big camera controls to your phone - TechCrunch.
• Microsoft bets big on a smaller Surface - engadget.
• ALL THE GEAR YOU NEED TO CONQUER COMIC-CON - Wired.
• Apple AirPlay 2 - everything you need to know - What Hi-Fi?

July 14, 2018

• First impressions of the new 15-inch MacBook Pro - The Verge.
• The inconvenient truth about cancer & mobile phones - The Guardian.
• 7 Ways to Keep Your Bedroom Comfortably Cool This Summer - The New York Times.
• Microsoft calls for facial recognition technology rules given 'potential for abuse' - The Guardian.
• Porsche Number One - celebrating the car that started it all at Goodwood Festival of Speed - The Telegraph.
• First electric Ferrari faster than original - CNN.
• PININFARINA'S BACK WITH A $2 MILLION ELECTRIC HYPERCAR - Wired.
• How to set up AirPlay on your Sonos speakers - "Sonos joins Apple’s wireless audio party."
• Losing Yourself in a Good Book - The New York Times.
• What to Do With a Perfect Avocado - The New York Times.
• Drink Up! Most of Us Could Benefit From More Water - The New York Times.
• Supersonic, nuclear, with lasers: the future of flight - CNN travel.
• mummies' secrets uncovered in Egypt - The Guardian.

July 13, 2018

• The Best Way to Get People to Tell the Truth, According to Science - TIME Magazine.
• How to Start Knitting (and Learn to Love It) - The New York Times.
• Running After a Heart Attack - The New York Times.
• How a reality TV teen became a beauty giant - "Kylie Jenner: How the reality teen founded a cosmetics empire."
• Why glass buildings are a mistake - CNN.
• The best VPN service - engadget.
• Adobe will reportedly bring the full Photoshop to the iPad - The Verge.
• Audi’s latest infotainment system is a smarter driving companion - "Testing the tech powering the new A7’s dashboard."

July 12, 2018

• Here Are the 2018 Emmy Nominations - TIME Magazine.
• Democracy Isn't Perfect, But It Will Still Prevail - TIME Magazine.
• APPLE’S NEW MACBOOK PROS HAVE THE LATEST INTEL PROCESSORS & QUIETER KEYBOARDS - The Verge.
• Airport robot carries your bag, finds your gate & waves goodbye - CNN travel.
• Kylie Jenner to be 'youngest self-made US billionaire' - BBC News.
• The architectural masterpiece that wouldn't stand up - BBC.
• The Difference Between Perfume, Cologne & Other Fragrances - The New York Times.
• How Online Hobbyists Can Reaffirm Your Faith in the Internet - The New York Times.
• Not Your Average Autograph Collection - The New York Times.
• Nevis: how the world’s most secretive offshore haven refuses to clean up - The Guardian.
• BlackBerry's Key2 proves the keyboard ain't dead yet - Wired.

July 11, 2018

• The Power of Positive People - The New York Times.
• 2018 List of America's Richest Self-Made Women - Forbes.
• 2018 World's Best Hotel Award Winners - Travel + Leisure.
• Is Working Remotely Bad for Your Health? - TIME Magazine.
• No single birthplace of mankind, say scientists - The Guardian.
• HOW TO 3-D PRINT AN ENTIRE HOUSE IN A SINGLE DAY - Wired.
• The Brain Science Behind All That Spitting - The New York Times.
• America's favorite ice-cream flavor revealed - The Guardian.
• WHY YOU SHOULD LET A ROBOT COOK YOUR NEXT MEAL - The Verge.
• Why John Cleese is leaving the UK for Nevis - BBC News.
• Looking at buildings can actually give people headaches. Here's why - CNN style.
• Cartier’s Coloratura high jewellery is a celebration of diversity & colour - The Telegraph.
• A LANDMARK LEGAL SHIFT OPENS PANDORA’S BOX FOR DIY GUNS - Wired.

July 10, 2018

• Apple releases iOS 11.4.1 & blocks passcode cracking tools used by police - The Verge.
• Apple’s iOS passcode cracking defense can be bypassed using a USB accessory - "Plugging in certain Apple accessories will reset the one-hour counter for USB Restricted Mode."
• Apple’s USB Restricted Mode: how to use your iPhone’s latest security feature - The Verge.
• Apple’s iOS App Store changed the way we think about software - engadget.
• SEX, BEER & CODING: INSIDE FACEBOOK’S WILD EARLY DAYS - Wired.
• Valley of Genius: The Uncensored History of Silicon Valley (As Told by the Hackers, Founders, and Freaks Who Made It Boom) - Amazon.com.
• SURFACE GO IS MICROSOFT’S BIG BET ON A TINY-COMPUTER FUTURE - Wired.
• Airbus offers a sneak peek at its newest A330-900neo wide-body long-haul airliner - CNN travel.
• Where to go in India? Depends on how you pack - CNN travel.
• Search Engines May Seem All-Knowing, But They’re Not. Here’s How to Get More Trustworthy Results - TIME Magazine.
• Jeff Bezos Is Now $50 Billion Richer Than Anyone Else on Earth - TIME Magazine.
• The staggering rise of India’s super-rich - The Guardian.
• The Russian cities you're not allowed to visit - The Telegraph.
• Amazing maps that will change the way you see the world - The Telegraph.
• BOOSTED BOARD STEALTH REVIEW: SPEED RACER - The Verge.

July 9, 2018

• How to Meet Your Body’s Water Needs - The New York Times.
• Why Your Brain Tricks You Into Doing Less Important Tasks - The New York Times.
• The Memories Hiding in My Data Dump - The New York Times.

July 8, 2018

• How to Have the Most Fun in Your Free Time, According to Science - TIME Magazine.
• Generation wealth: how the modern world fell in love with money - The Guardian.
• Mark Zuckerberg Now Third Richest Person On Earth - "All that criticism hasn’t hurt his bottom line, according to rankings by Bloomberg."
• Twitter suspends over 70 million accounts in two months - "Twitter Inc suspended more than one million accounts a day in recent months to reduce the flow of misinformation on the platform."
• Qatar to buy New York's Plaza Hotel for $600 million - Reuters.
• How your age affects your appetite - BBC future.
• Seriously, Juice Is Not Healthy - The New York Times.
• The Selfie That Dares to Go There - The New York Times.
• Here’s the Best Tech for Trip Planning - The New York Times.
• Stairway to heaven: Jimmy Page’s castle is his home - "The founder of Led Zeppelin shows off Tower House, his beloved Victorian castle in London."
• New Bruce Lee bio debunks myths about the 'kung fu Jesus' - CNN.
• Bruce Lee: A Life - Amazon.com.

July 7, 2018

• Your Ultimate Guide to the 2018 Tour de France - TIME Magazine.
• How climate change is jeopardizing your morning coffee - "Your Morning Cup of Coffee Is in Danger. Can the Industry Adapt in Time?"
• The Happiness Dictionary - "Words from Around the World to Help Us Lead a Richer Life."
• Hate where you live? So does everyone else - The Guardian.
• Gigapixel timelapse captures a day in the life of London - engadget.
• The problem of London towers - "What London's skyscrapers say about the City's worship of money."
• Wired headphones are having their quartz moment - "The mechanical watches of personal audio."
• 'I was shocked it was so easy': meet the professor who says facial recognition can tell if you're gay - The Guardian.

July 6, 2018

• Best beach foods & snacks - CNN.
• Most challenging jet landing? - CNN travel.
• THE BEST LAPTOP YOU CAN BUY RIGHT NOW - The Verge.
• HOW TO FREE UP SPACE ON YOUR IPHONE - Wired.
• Formula E: Why this is the most exciting motorsport? - CNN.
• best portable air conditioners - The Telegraph.
• The best AV receiver - engadget.
• The George Soros philosophy - and its fatal flaw - The Guardian.
• The rise of 'pseudo-AI': how tech firms quietly use humans to do bots' work - The Guardian.

July 5, 2018

• 18 Ways to Navigate Stress at the Airport - The New York Times.
• This Is the Best Time to Book Your Flight, According to a New Study - TIME Magazine.
• How to Bounce Back From Hard Times With Grit & Grace - TIME Magazine.
• HOW TO SEE EVERYTHING YOUR APPS ARE ALLOWED TO DO - Wired.
• 36 Hours in Seattle - The New York Times.
• The Secret Price of Pets - The New York Times.
• world’s most beautiful libraries - BBC culture.
• The top 20 Tom Cruise movies - ranked! - The Guardian.
• HOW TO TAKE A SCREENSHOT ON A MAC - Wired.
• WELCOME TO THE HIGHLY PROBABLE WORLD OF IMPROBABILITY - Wired.

July 4, 2018

• 10 Scathing Political Satires to Stream This July 4th
• Can you pass the US citizenship test? - The Guardian.
• A beginner's guide to space tourism - "What to expect when you're expecting to go into orbit."
• 20 incredible new World Heritage Sites - The Telegraph.
• World's best sailing destinations - CNN travel.
• Discovering King Tutankhamun's tomb - BBC.
• IN DEFENSE OF THE VEGAN HOT DOG - Wired.
• What is a blockchain developer & how do you become one? - "You can master blockchain development with this comprehensive training bundle, now just $29."

July 3, 2018

• How to Win Every Argument - TIME Magazine.
• Lunar Eclipses: 2011 - 2020 - NASA.
• How to Detox Your Scalp for Healthier Hair - "Exfoliating your roots - with everything from charcoal scrubs to sea salt cleansers - delivers a deeper kind of clean."
• 10 Scathing Political Satires to Stream This July 4th - Wired.
• RING ALARM REVIEW: SIMPLE, CHEAP HOME SECURITY - The Verge.
• world's 50 most Instagrammable pools - The Telegraph.
• 16 of the world's most relaxing places - CNN travel.
• Superyacht cybercrime: the next big thing? - CNN.
• NASA to test 'quiet' supersonic flights - CNN travel.
• Airbus unveils Beluga XL transport airplane - CNN travel.
• World's most difficult language? - CNN style.

July 2, 2018

• The Science Behind Happy Relationships - TIME Magazine.
• These are 2018's nominees for the UNESCO World Heritage List - CNN travel.
• Why You Should Enroll Your Kids in Piano Lessons, According to Science - TIME Magazine.
• treasure hunters on a deadly quest for an eccentric's $2m bounty - The Guardian.
• For victims of smart home abuse, there's no easy out - engadget.
• The Tech You Need to Travel Better - The New York Times.
• Here’s Some Cryptocurrency. Now Please Use It - The New York Times.
• THE AIRBNB CHALLENGER YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF (BY NAME) - Wired
• Alternative Nobel literature prize planned in Sweden - The Guardian.

July 1, 2018

• World's most expensive cities for expats in 2018 revealed - CNN travel.
• The best projectors - engadget.