6. Interesting Reads
“Once again, Samsung and LG’s rival phones come face to face. And once again, we’re here to help you figure out which is best for you. Both the Galaxy S8 and G6 are excellent high-end phones with slim bezels, waterproofing and the latest Android 7.0 software. And both companies are attempting to regain their footing after independent setbacks; Samsung from its Galaxy Note 7 recall nightmare and LG from the nonstarter that was the LG G5 and its handful of modular accessories. Overall, the S8 has the sexier, stronger hardware, but does that really matter in the end? LG’s G6 saves you money and offers a lot of the same features.”
(CNET)
“The future of construction just got a little bit more real. Researchers at MIT have created a mobile robot that can 3-D-print an entire building in a matter of hours — a technology that could be used in disaster zones, on inhospitable planets or even in our proverbial backyards. Though the platform described in the journal Science Robotics is still in early stages, it could offer a revolutionary tool for the construction industry and inspire more architects to rethink the relationship of buildings to people and the environment.”
“If you are looking for a part-time job which is also interesting, then stick with us and read our list of 10 fun part-time job for adults. Jobs are a great part of our lives. They are the place we go to every day and spend the biggest part of the day so it is important to like what you do. But how many of us actually like our jobs and don’t feel forced to leave to work every morning? Not many, I reckon. Most of us simply put up with all that because we need the money to support ourselves. Otherwise, we would not tolerate a job that is so boring and unfulfilling. It is especially difficult for young people to adjust to dull jobs and offices when there are so many fun things they could be doing.”
“The Nintendo Switch is the talk of the town right now in the gaming consoles business, but that doesn’t mean Sony and Microsoft aren’t working on next-gen devices of their own. A new report indicates that the next major PlayStation refresh might be out sooner than we thought, with a report saying that Microsoft might launch it by the second half of the year.”
(BGR.com)
“Video is big business on social media, and Twitter is hoping to cash in alongside Bloomberg. The social media platform is partnering with the financial media company to broadcast 24/7 news, according to the Wall Street Journal. The channel will be announced Monday and will launch toward year’s end, according to the report.”
(CNET)
“The rise in smart speakers has led many to ask Amazon Echo vs. Google Home: which sounds better? Smart speakers are all the rage these days. It’s like Siri, but almost kind of better because it seems like it’s more effective. Apple implemented Siri into Apple TV to kind of mimic these types of devices, which I’m quite keen on because I love Apple, but it’s not the same thing as other items. I think these things scare me and they remind me of Ferbies in a way, but there are a lot of cool features that can make them appealing to a lot of people.”
“Researchers at the University of North Carolina report that alcohol consumption was associated with an increased risk of breast cancer in African-American women in a recent study. The study consisted of 22,338 women from the African-American Breast Cancer Epidemiology and Risk Consortium, or AMBER, of four large epidemiologic studies of breast cancer. Participants completed questionnaires on their alcohol intake.”
(UPI.com)
“SpaceX succeeded in its second attempt to launch NROL-76, a classified payload and its first big contract for the U.S. military via the National Reconnaissance Organization (the NRO). While SpaceX couldn’t reveal what the rocket was brining to orbit, it still broadcast the rocket taking off from is LC-39A facility at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The rocket lifted off from LC-39A at 7:15 AM EDT as planned, ascending quickly to its target orbit. The first stage separated as planned, and set off to return to Earth via a planned controlled landing at LZ-1, SpaceX’s landing pad at Cape Canaveral.”
“If you’re curious about the United States Air Force and where they are housed, take a look at the 10 Biggest Air Force Bases In The World. I don’t personally know many people in the Air Force or much about the branch, I am really intrigued by airplanes. The United States is home to what is widely considered as the most powerful military in the world. Therefore, it’s also home to some of the largest military bases in the world. Many of these bases take up vast amounts of land and are, in a way, their own city within a city due to the number of people who work and live there on a daily basis. The idea of military bases has always been interesting to me because, for the most, normal civilians cannot go on the base whenever they want. Security is no joke when you’re within even a few miles of these bases.”
