John Boyega and Dawson's Creek: The Week in Pop-Culture Writing

Inside the Pied Piper of R&B’s ‘Cult’Jim DeRogatis | BuzzFeed“The music industry has a history of stars using their fame to gain the trust of young women—and their parents—who expect professional relationships but end up in sexual ones. But numerous sources, including women who l … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Lecture by Francesco Gelli

Our former master student Francesco Gelli is giving a talk next Tuesday (25 July) at 11:30 at MICC. The talk will focus on his recent work, pursued during his PhD "How Personality Affects our Likes: Towards a Better Understanding of Actionable Images". | Continue reading


@micc.unifi.it | 7 years ago

Study: Transport and Tourism for Persons with Disabilities and Persons with Reduced Mobility

A Study commissioned by the European Parliament, Policy Department for Structural and Cohesion Policies DG Internal Policies, Directorate B, carried out by CERTH (Greece) with sub-contractors: European Disability Forum (EDF) and European Network for Accessible Tourism (ENAT).The … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 7 years ago

Best Paper Award

The paper "Investigating Nuisance Factors in Face Recognition with DCNN Representation" (pdf) received the Best Paper Award at the IEEE Computer Society Workshop on Biometrics, in conjunction with the International Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR), 201 … | Continue reading


@micc.unifi.it | 7 years ago

Investigating Nuisance Factors in Face Recognition with DCNN Representation

Claudio Ferrari, Giuseppe Lisanti, Stefano Berretti, Alberto Del Bimbo IEEE Computer Society Workshop on Biometrics in conjunction with the International Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR), 2017 | Continue reading


@micc.unifi.it | 7 years ago

Project ITACA. Accessible and Open Tourism Itineraries

Project ITACA intends to enhance an idea of innovative and sustainable tourism by promoting accessibility for all citizens as a qualifying value of competitiveness and inclusivity for companies and territories, through the implementation of development initiatives for eco-tourism … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 7 years ago

How to get all of your text messages on your Mac

There's nothing worse than missing out on a text message because you didn't see it. Luckily, you can now start getting your texts sent to iMessage on your Mac, but the setup process is a little tricky. Here's how to do it.SEE ALSO: Siri-powered wireless charging dock could be the … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Gamer Phone: Razer soll ein Handy planen

Die Firma Razer stellt seit fast 20 Jahren Hardware für Gamer her: Keyboards, Laptops, Mäuse, Maus-Pads, etc. pp. und man weitet das Angebot immer noch Zug um Zug aus. Laut einem Bericht von Bloomberg steht dabei demnächst ein echter... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago

This smartphone could be yours for free

Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.If we learned anything from 2016, it’s that two-party systems sometimes end in chaos. The same principle applies to smartphone shopping. Why must we choose between Apple and Sams … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Earn Quality Organic Backlinks and Earn Them Hard

Publish content, sit back relaxed and expect some miraculously great results! Your website is going to be viral overnight. Heavy traffic will storm it, sharing all your posts and blogs across social media. No SEO required, no need of top rankings on SERPs. Just let your content l … | Continue reading


@infinistaconcepts.com | 7 years ago

This Dutch startup turns plants into batteries

Imagine a lamp. Any lamp. Now imagine having to water it. Dutch product designer Ermi van Oers created Living Light: plants that double as lights. Or lights that double as plants – whichever way you prefer looking at it. The lighst run on electricity generated by bacteria in the … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Landline: A Melancholy '90s Romantic Dramedy

Gillian Robespierre’s new film Landline is a harbinger of an inevitable trend, one as mundane for some viewers as it might be terrifying for others. Landline has all the trappings of a period piece—attention is paid to specific costuming, none of the characters have cellphones, a … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Your Favorite Jane Austen Adaptations

Last week we asked readers to share: What’s your favorite Jane Austen-related adaptation? Or, if you prefer: What’s your least favorite? What film versions of the novels fill you with joy, or wonder, or ire? What TV shows or web series do you find compelling and true to Austen’s … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

This startup is quite literally Airbnb for pets

In the digital world, there is one certainty: if there’s a need, sooner or later (and probably sooner) there will be an app for it. Digital technology has revolutionized, streamlined and enhanced just about every area of our lives. And now it’s time to do the same for our pets’ l … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

Kluski śląskie z sosem kurkowym

Pyszne sezonowe danie z wykorzystaniem kurek. Sos kurkowy z dodatkiem pokrojonego parzonego boczku, zrumienionego na początku razem z cebulą. Posiekany koperek będzie tutaj idealnym wykończeniem. Jeśli macie ochotę na takie danie wegetariańskie, pomińcie po prostu boczek a resztę … | Continue reading


@kwestiasmaku.com | 7 years ago

The purpose of technology is not to confuse the brain but to serve the body

My Weekend Update includes great content I found this week including, "The purpose of technology is not to confuse the brain but to serve the body." | Continue reading


@schneiderb.com | 7 years ago

This Week in Content Marketing: No, Not Everyone Should Do Content Marketing

We discuss why some publishers are cutting their ads, take a lesson from Fender, and share rants, raves, and more – Content Marketing Institute | Continue reading


@contentmarketinginstitute.com | 7 years ago

Cosplaying Jane Austen

Jane lies in WinchesterBlessed be her shade!Praise the Lord for making her,And her for all she made.And, while the stones of Winchester—Or Milsom Street—remain,Glory, Love, and HonourUnto England’s Jane!— Rudyard KiplingOn a spring afternoon 25 years ago, my mother took my baby s … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Rendering: So soll das Galaxy Note 8 aussehen

Die Jungs von BGR zeigen in einer kleinen Rendering-Reihe, wie der Nachfolger des unglückseligen Note 7 wahrscheinlich aussehen dürfte, wofür die zahllosen Leaks zum Phablet, das Samsung am 23. August offiziell präsentieren dürfte,... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago

The GOP Escalates Its Battle With the CBO

The Department of Health and Human Services does a great number of things, but providing authoritative analysis of legislation isn’t usually one of them.That task is left instead to the Congressional Budget Office, the independent agency lawmakers typically rely on to score each … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

All deals are handshake deals

The only variable is how specific you're willing to be about who is promising what. Specific contracts don't completely protect you from dishonorable people. What they do is make it really clear about what it takes to do what you...        | Continue reading


@sethgodin.typepad.com | 7 years ago

Foto-Leak soll Nokia 8 in güldener Pracht zeigen

Der Stand der Gerüchteküchedinge zu HDM Globals nächstem Nokia-Smartphone-Streich lautet ja, dass Ende des Monats das Oberklassemodell Nokia 8 vorgestellt werden soll, wozu dann mal prinzipiell passt, dass sich das Gerät jetzt in... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago

Life in Crypto Time

Trading expert Tim Enneking compares the crypto asset space with the early days of the internet, where time just seemed to fly faster. Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Andy Rubin: Essential Phone kommt "in ein paar Wochen"

Android-Erfinder Andy Rubin beendet dann - hoffentlich - die Spekulationen um die Frage: Wann kommt denn nun das Essential Phone? Jedenfalls versichert Essential-Mastermind Rubin ungeduldigen Vorbestellern nun per Mail, dass die Auslieferung des Geräts... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago

17 Refreshing Event Bars and Drink Service Areas

Quench attendee thirst with some of these amazing event bars that will have attendees talking in no time! Regardless of whether you are serving alcohol or soft drinks, the bar can be a place for networking, socialising and breaking the ice (pun intended) so it is important to get … | Continue reading


@eventmanagerblog.com | 7 years ago

These were the 10 biggest European tech stories this week

This week, Tech.eu tracked 3 technology M&A transactions and 76 tech funding deals totaling about €507 million (about $591 million) in Europe, Turkey and Israel. Here’s an overview of the 10 biggest European tech news items for this week: 1) French payments specialist Ingenico an … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin avoids split into two blockchains

(Reuters) — Digital currency bitcoin on Friday averted a split into two currencies after its network supported an upgrade to its software that would enhance its ability to process an increasing number of transactions. Bitcoin’s miners have signaled their support for the so-called … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Minneapolis Police Chief Resigns Over Shooting

Minneapolis Police Chief Janee Harteau resigned on Friday, nearly a week after an officer from her department fatally shot an Australian woman who called 911 to report a possible sexual assault in the alley behind her home. Harteau’s resignation honored a request from Minneapolis … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Crunch Report | Y Combinator Wants In On The 3-Comma Club

Lyft launches new self-driving division, Shyp is having some issues and Y Combinator wants in on the 3-comma club. All this on Crunch Report. Read More | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

How to Use Social Media to Find Employees

By using social media, you can easily simplify the process of searching candidates, enrich your candidate list, and establish connections that will be of use in the following searches. | Continue reading


@digitalinformationworld.com | 7 years ago

The latest trailer for The Defenders promises blood and war

Marvel’s The Defenders will arrive ready to binge in just a few weeks, and Comic-Con can always be counted on to whet fans’ appetite for what’s to come. In the miniseries’ latest trailer, Alexandra (Sigourney Weaver) intones that she and aren’t that different, and that they’re ju … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

The RealReal’s CEO says the company’s goal is to IPO

 The RealReal CEO Julie Wainwright tells TechCrunch in a video interview that she’s preparing the luxury consignment e-tailer to go public someday. “That’s the goal,” she said when asked about IPO plans. “We really aren’t in the mood to sell the business, we’re in the mood to go … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Best WordPress Web Hosting Providers [Infographic]

this infographic contains top five best WordPress web hosting providers. Check it out and choose your ideal WordPress host. | Continue reading


@yourescapefrom9to5.com | 7 years ago

Iron Fist renewed for a second season on Netflix

Marvel’s Iron Fist has been renewed for a second season on Netflix. Marvel TV head Jeph Loab broke the news at San Diego Comic-Con this evening. The show will continue the story of Danny Rand (Finn Jones) after this summer’s The Defenders.Iron Fist debuted this past spring, thoug … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Sessions Discussed Campaign Matters With Russian Ambassador

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions discussed matters related to the Trump campaign with Sergey Kislyak, the Russian Ambassador to the United States, while the 2016 U.S. presidential race was ongoing, current and former U.S. officials told The Washington Post on Friday.The revela … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

The latest trailer for The Gifted shows classic X-Men joining the fight

Fox’s The Gifted, from X-Men film series director Bryan Singer, promises to bring more mutant action to television, and fans got another close look at San Diego Comic-Con. The latest trailer shows classic X-Men like Thunderbird and Polaris joining the fight against mutant persecu … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Pissed Netflix subscribers accuse Verizon of throttling video

Pour one out for net neutrality. Oh, and your Netflix binge sessions while you're at it. As the FCC prepares to gut the regulations that require internet providers treat all online content equally, Verizon Wireless apparently decided to just get on with the damn thing and appeare … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Shadow of War becomes Kiss of the Spider Woman

The developers of Middle-earth: Shadow of War have been talking up the ability to build an Orc army and take over the great fortresses of Mordor. But Shelob, the female spider woman who is a key part of the story, might very well steal the show. Her job, it seems, is to make the … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Stop pissing off your users with push (VB Live)

VB LIVE: Push notification missteps reduce open rates, retention, and engagement. But do it right, and it’s one most powerful and immediate engagement tools you have. Learn how to nail the messaging, timing, and frequency of push when you join this interactive VB Live event. Acce … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

The Doodle is the Message

A Google Doodle today commemorates the 106th anniversary of the birth of Marshall McLuhan. A few years ago, I submitted an article to an editor describing Osmo Wiio as the Marshall McLuhan of Finland. “Our readers will have to google Marshall McLuhan and Osmo Wiio to figure out w … | Continue reading


@rexblog.com | 7 years ago

SoFi loses another senior executive, as chief revenue officer Michael Tannenbaum departs

 Online finance startup SoFi has lost yet another senior executive, TechCrunch has learned. Chief revenue officer Michael Tannenbaum is the latest exec to leave, following a string of departures in the company’s senior ranks. Read More | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

The Atlantic Daily: Failure to Communicate

What We’re FollowingStaffing Changes: Sean Spicer resigned today as White House press secretary in response to President Trump’s decision to hire Anthony Scaramucci, a former Trump critic and hedge-fund manager, as his communications director. Spicer’s performance has long been c … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Razer is making a phone for gamers (probably)

A few months ago, Razer made the surprising move of buying Nextbit, a small company that had just entered the market with a cloud-oriented phone. If it wasn’t already clear then that Razer intended to make a smartphone, a report by Bloomberg corroborates the suspicion. According … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

U.S. to Ban Citizens From Traveling to North Korea

The U.S. government will soon prohibit its citizens from traveling to North Korea, the State Department announced Friday, citing “mounting concerns over the serious risk of arrest and long-term detention.” While the U.S. previously discouraged Americans from making trips to North … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Why Is Anthony Scaramucci Following Me on Twitter?

You have to be a certain level of Twitter obsessed to know what I mean when I say we’ve entered another Taye Diggs situation, so allow me to explain.A few years ago, the actor Taye Diggs started following a lot of journalists on Twitter. And journalists being journalists—not exac … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago

Game of Thrones’ new season 7 teaser promises every possible event ‘happening all at once’

Game of Thrones’ teaser for the next episodes of season 7 was released today at Hall H in the San Diego Comic-Con, and it’s filled with things fans have been eagerly anticipating. As Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish tells Sansa Stark, “Every possible series of events is happening al … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Helpful new app connects breastfeeding moms with specialists 24/7

Whether you're a new mother or you've had years of experience, breastfeeding your children can be challenging and confusing.Momseze — a new app that allows parents to connect with certified lactation consultants and baby specialists 24/7 — is here to try and help.SEE ALSO: A poli … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Listening Closely to the Conspiracy-Theorist-in-Chief

The big hard-news takeaways of President Trump's interview with The New York Times this week were his trashing of his attorney general for being insufficiently corrupt, and the threats he made in the direction of the special counsel investigating him and his circle.But I'm more i … | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 7 years ago