https://apple.news/AblAfQK6QQwuOeQNOFsq0UQ Why Apple and the Carriers Want Your Old iPhone When you trade in a smartphone, here’s how it gets refurbished and makes companies money So you just traded in your old iPhone to get a deal on a new one. Where does that old phone go? Who makes money on it? WSJ’s Joanna Stern … Continue reading Why Apple and carriers want your old iPhone
Month: May 2023
Lemon posset: a no-fuss pudding
http://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2023/05/06/lemon-posset-recipe/ Lemon posset is the no-fuss pudding you need in your life By G. Daniela Galarza Updated May 7, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. EDT|Published May 6, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. EDT Lush but light, lemon posset is a creamy dessert that sidesteps all of the usual requirements of a custard. It contains no eggs nor starch nor gelatin. … Continue reading Lemon posset: a no-fuss pudding
Climate is changing too quickly for ‘zombie forests’ of Nevada’s Sierra to adapt (plus some great links)
http://www.npr.org/2023/03/13/1162042220/climate-change-sierra-nevada-zombie-forests Climate is changing too quickly for the Sierra Nevada's 'zombie forests' March 13, 2023 5:06 AM ET Heard on All Things Considered By Joe Hernandez Young giant sequoia trees are seen during a prescribed pile burning on Feb. 19 in Sequoia National Forest. Researchers say 20% of Sierra Nevada conifers are a mismatch with their climate. … Continue reading Climate is changing too quickly for ‘zombie forests’ of Nevada’s Sierra to adapt (plus some great links)
How long is an energizing nap?
http://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/13/how-long-should-a-nap-be-tips-and-benefits-of-napping.html This is the perfect length of time to nap, says clinical psychologist—it won’t mess up your sleep schedule Published Mon, Mar 13 20234:15 PM EDT Updated Tue, Mar 14 20231:23 PM EDT by Renée Onque @IAMRENEEONQUE Tara Moore | Digitalvision | Getty Images Believe or not, there is a right and wrong way to … Continue reading How long is an energizing nap?
Low-cost, open source, air pollution measurement device from MIT can be made with a 3-D printer
news.mit.edu/2023/low-cost-device-can-measure-air-pollution-anywhere-0316 Low-cost device can measure air pollution anywhere Open-source tool from MIT’s Senseable City Lab lets people check air quality, cheaply. Peter Dizikes | MIT News Office Publication Date: March 16, 2023 PRESS INQUIRIES Caption: MIT researchers have made an open-source version of the “City Scanner” mobile pollution detector that lets people check air quality anywhere, cheaply. … Continue reading Low-cost, open source, air pollution measurement device from MIT can be made with a 3-D printer
Three (possibly unfamiliar) restaurants near Lincoln Center on the Upper West Side
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/03/16/dining/where-to-eat-lincoln-center.html Where to Eat Near Lincoln Center Nico Schinco for The New York Times I write the Where to Eat: New York City newsletter. Months ago, I was struggling to find recommendations for new, exciting restaurants near Lincoln Center. Not anymore! Here’s where to dine near the arts complex >> Nico Schinco for The New York Times … Continue reading Three (possibly unfamiliar) restaurants near Lincoln Center on the Upper West Side
Why travel makes you hungrier — and how to handle it
Why Travel Makes You Hungrier — And How to Combat It BY JODI HELMER, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 If you’ve ever felt hungrier on a plane, train or road trip, you’re not imagining it — research shows travel can alter healthy eating habits. A study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine found that, compared to homebodies, frequent … Continue reading Why travel makes you hungrier — and how to handle it
Americans gentrify parts of Europe for good life on the cheap and as investors
http://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/17/realestate/europe-homes-sale-americans-lisbon-barcelona.html Americans Head to Europe for the Good Life on the Cheap Home sales to Americans have increased significantly, giving them a chance to enjoy a lifestyle they could not afford in major U.S. cities, but the influx risks upsetting local residents. The Mitas family is part of an influx of Americans moving to European … Continue reading Americans gentrify parts of Europe for good life on the cheap and as investors
Best Fanny Packs and Travel Gear, Picked by Style and Travel Pros
https://www.wsj.com/buyside/style/best-fanny-packs-01671820149? Also see: https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-camera-bags-backpacks-straps-inserts/? below this article Best Fanny Packs, Picked by Style and Travel Pros Whether you’re traveling, running errands or just walking the dog, these crossbody bags help you stay organized in style PRO PICKS Ignore the name, love the functionality: Fanny packs stow your essentials and leave your hands free. PHOTO: Jeff Westbrook … Continue reading Best Fanny Packs and Travel Gear, Picked by Style and Travel Pros
Is Google Maps or Apple Maps better for the task at hand?
https://www.techradar.com/features/apple-maps-vs-google-maps Apple Maps vs. Google Maps - which one is best? By Daryl Baxter, Hamish Hector published September 25, 2022 Which Maps app can you trust the most? (Image credit: TechRadar) Jump to: Cost and Availability Accuracy Car Navigation Public transport - walking and cycling Design Privacy Which one? Apple usually finds itself involved in a lot of … Continue reading Is Google Maps or Apple Maps better for the task at hand?
MTA’s reveals new details about nation’s 1st congestion pricing plan in NYC
abc7ny.com/congestion-pricing-nyc-taxi-drivers-mta/13238745/ MTA reveals new details about nation's 1st congestion pricing plan in New York City Friday, May 12, 2023 4:46PM The MTA unveiled the details of NYC's congestion pricing plan and say it will mean less traffic, safer streets, cleaner air and better transit. NEW YORK (WABC) -- The MTA unveiled the details of New York … Continue reading MTA’s reveals new details about nation’s 1st congestion pricing plan in NYC
Google is killing passwords and replacing them with passkeys — what you need to know
http://www.tomsguide.com/news/google-is-killing-passwords-and-replacing-them-with-passkeys-what-you-need-to-know And, if you want a second article, go here: bgr.com/tech/i-just-enabled-gmail-passkeys-and-im-never-going-back-to-passwords/ Google is killing passwords and replacing them with passkeys — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora, published May 3, 2023 Passkeys are coming to your Google account to kill passwords once and for all (Image credit: Shutterstock) Google has announced that it has … Continue reading Google is killing passwords and replacing them with passkeys — what you need to know
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