https://www.macrumors.com/2022/06/07/ios-16-fitness-activity-tracking-on-iphone/ You Can Use the iOS 16 Fitness App for Activity Tracking Without an Apple Watch Tuesday June 7, 2022 5:06 pm PDT by Juli Clover The Fitness app on the iPhone has long been available as an activity tracking tool for those who own an Apple Watch, but in iOS 16, Apple wants to make the app an activity … Continue reading Activity can be tracked on iPhone without an Apple Watch with iOS 16
Month: June 2022
Ocean emergency needs more attention says UN read
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jun/27/un-head-antonio-guterres-declares-ocean-emergency-as-global-leaders-gather-in-lisbon UN head declares ‘ocean emergency’ as global leaders gather in Lisbon António Guterres says the world must turn the tide of rising sea levels, ocean heating, acidification and plastics pollution Ocean Rebellion activists in Lisbon as UN declares ocean emergency. Photograph: Carlos Costa/AFP/Getty Images Seascape: the state of our oceans is supported by About this … Continue reading Ocean emergency needs more attention says UN read
How to make sure your Apple Health cycle tracking data stays private
appleinsider.com/articles/22/06/24/how-to-ensure-apple-health-cycle-tracking-data-stays-private How to ensure Apple Health cycle tracking data stays private AppleInsider Staff | Jun 24, 2022 Cycle tracking is a feature built into the Apple Health app, and there are plenty of reasons why it shouldn't be handed over to third-party data brokers. Here's how to check your health data privacy. Apple hosts a lot of sensitive information … Continue reading How to make sure your Apple Health cycle tracking data stays private
T-Mobile is now selling app usage data to advertisers — but not if you have an iPhone
9to5mac.com/2022/06/27/t-mobile-selling-user-data/ T-Mobile is now selling app usage data to advertisers, but iPhone users are in the clear Chance Miller, @ChanceHMiller - Jun. 27th 2022 7:51 pm PT T-Mobile is ramping up its efforts to cash in on the lucrative advertising business. The carrier has officially launched its new “App Insights” program after more than a … Continue reading T-Mobile is now selling app usage data to advertisers — but not if you have an iPhone
Comparing online and in person grocery shopping
Notice that the price comparison below does NOT take into account the cost of gassing up or maintaining your car. Once that's taken into account the two online grocers come out way ahead. There's still transportation costs but they're included in the price. http://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/is-it-cheaper-to-buy-groceries-online-than-at-the-store/? Is It Cheaper to Buy Groceries Online Than at the Store? … Continue reading Comparing online and in person grocery shopping
The end of the Millennial lifestyle subsidy
The End of the Millennial Lifestyle Subsidy Something beyond rising energy and labor costs is leading to sticker shock on once-cheap urban amenities.By Derek Thompson Getty JUNE 13, 2022 Several weeks ago, I needed a ride home after some late-night drinks about two miles from my place in Washington, D.C. I pulled up the Uber app … Continue reading The end of the Millennial lifestyle subsidy
How drugmakers come up with evocative brand names like Viagra and Lunesta
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/how-drugmakers-come-up-with-evocative-brand-names-like-viagra-and-lunesta How drugmakers come up with evocative brand names like Viagra and Lunesta There’s an art and a science to naming pharmaceutical drugs. Here’s what is embedded in the name on the label—and why There are 30,000 drugs on the market in the U.S., and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves 50 novel brand … Continue reading How drugmakers come up with evocative brand names like Viagra and Lunesta
New Kindle paperwhite essential enough to add to writer’s devices
https://www.theregister.com/AMP/2021/12/13/kindle_paperwhite_review/ Is it decadent that I use four different computers each day, at different times? Amazon's latest Kindle Paperwhite sees Reg hack's fondleslab get a rest Simon Sharwood, APAC EditorMon 13 Dec 2021 // 06:01 UTC 94 REVIEW Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite e-book reader has solved several problems for me and overcome a shortcoming of the iPad. If only it didn't also make me guilty … Continue reading New Kindle paperwhite essential enough to add to writer’s devices
When we eat (or don’t eat) may be critical for health
http://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/24/well/when-we-eat-or-dont-eat-may-be-critical-for-health.html 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. Credit...Evan Cohen By Anahad O’Connor July 24, 2018 Nutrition scientists have long debated the best diet for optimal health. But now some experts … Continue reading When we eat (or don’t eat) may be critical for health
5 things to remember before starting the 4th season of Westworld
http://www.thewrap.com/westworld-season-3-recap/? ‘Westworld’ Recap: 5 Things to Remember Going Into Season 4 A quick refresher before the epic new season begins by Drew Taylor | June 25, 2022 @ 12:00 PM HBO “Westworld” is one of the most compelling shows on television. It’s also one of the most confusing. HBO’s prestige series, developed by Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan … Continue reading 5 things to remember before starting the 4th season of Westworld
Texas GOP platform embraces far-right and anti-gay rhetoric
https://www.npr.org/2022/06/20/1106229988/texas-gops-new-platform-says-biden-didnt-really-win-it-also-calls-for-secession Texas GOP's new platform says Biden didn't really win. It also calls for secession June 20, 2022 4:30 PM ET by BILL CHAPPELL The Republican Party of Texas refuses to recognize the legitimacy of President Biden's election win. Just before Biden's inauguration in 2021, armed groups held a rally in front of the Texas … Continue reading Texas GOP platform embraces far-right and anti-gay rhetoric
1st in a trend — NYC offices converting to apartments
https://apple.news/Apxpi95-mTwy7enUCpLhylw Empty Wall Street Offices to Be Revived as Apartments 55 Broad St. in New York’s financial district will be turned into 571 apartments, one of the largest office conversions to be launched during the pandemic The conversion of 55 Broad St. to apartments comes as the remote-working trend is sending office vacancies soaring.PHOTO: REBECCA PICCIOTTO/THE … Continue reading 1st in a trend — NYC offices converting to apartments
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