These summer book recommendations from librarians feature the latest titles by Margaret Atwood, Jasmine Guillory, and more!
— Read on www.bookbub.com/blog/summer-book-recommendations-librarians-2019-publishers-blurbs
Category Archives: Interesting
FaceApp denies storing users’ photographs without permission
App was launched by Russian developer in 2017 and uses AI to change people’s features.
Worried?

See more (The Guardian)
The Richest Person In Every State

Billionaires — they walk among us — though usually in penthouse villas high above the clouds. As of 2019, there are 607 #billionaires in the United States, but only a select club can say they’ve got the most cheddar in their home states. Who are the richest #tycoons swimming in their gold coins a la Scrooge McDuck in your state? The data viz magicians from HowMuch charted the filthiest of the filthy rich in every state in America.
This Freestyle Soccer Trick Defies Logic – Digg
Pedro de Oliveira is a world champion soccer freestyler (aka, doing sick tricks), and it’s not hard to see wh.
— Read on digg.com/2019/pedro-de-oliveira-flip-trick
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This Is The New Fastest F1 Pit Stop Ever. It’s Incredible – Digg
The Red Bull Racing team needed less than 2 seconds on Sunday to set a new world record for fastest tire change.
— Read on digg.com/video/fastest-pit-stop-f1-red-bull
Microsoft to allow Alexa to integrate further into Windows 10 – The Verge
Microsoft is opening up Windows 10 further to third-party digital assistants. Alexa and others will soon be able to activate above the Windows 10 lock screen on PCs
— Read on www.theverge.com/2019/7/15/20695086/microsoft-windows-10-amazon-alexa-digital-assistants-lock-screen-features
What is a smart city and how does one plan for it? | TechRadar
The exponential growth of cities around the globe comes with new technical challenges, and the potential for smart cities.
— Read on www.techradar.com/news/what-is-a-smart-city-and-how-does-one-plan-for-it
