If virtual machines on a shared physical server don't cut it, Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers can now rent dedicated physical servers. The new service, which the cloud giant calls EC2 Dedicated Hosts, allows customers to allocate "an actual physical server" in a specified region to run one or more EC2 instances on top of it. … [Read more...]
What Happened to Startup Battlefield Companies?
We were impressed with a company called IO at Disrupt Europe 2014 in London — the service made it feel like you were having a human conversation with a foodie friend who gives great restaurant recommendations, and not the AI-driven machine running behind the scenes. … [Read more...]
90,000 Tesla Model S Cars Voluntarily Recalled
Tesla Motors is ordering a voluntary recall 90,000 Model S cars to inspect the safety of the front seat belts. On a call with reporters Friday morning, Tesla representatives said the recall was prompted by a single report from a European owner, numerous news sites reported. … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Thank Mother Nature on Thanksgiving
It is just about the start of the holiday season. Did you know that according to RecycleWorks, from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day is the time when household waste increases by more than 25 percent? A great way to be more mindful as well as thankful this holiday for all the good things in your life is to simplify and green your Thanksgiving. … [Read more...]
Fitbit vs Garmin Fitness Tracker
Fitbit makes six fitness trackers: the Fitbit Zip, the Fitbit One, the Fitbit Flex, the Fitbit Charge and Charge HR, and the Fitbit Surge. We’ve listed them from cheapest to most expensive: the Zip is £49.99 (US$76) and the Surge £199.99 (US$305). The Zip is a simple clip-on tracker, the Surge a fully-featured fitness smartwatch, and the other Fitbits become increasingly … [Read more...]
American Music Awards Winners and Nominees
Nicki Minaj and The Weeknd are having the best night ever. The artists both scooped up multiple trophies at the American Music Awards on Sunday night, hosted by Jennifer Lopez. … [Read more...]
Temperatures Continue to Surge in Record-Breaking October Globally
How hot was October globally? It was not merely the hottest October — by far — in the 135-year temperature record of NASA (see chart above). Or the hottest October — by far — in the 125-year temperature record of the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA): … [Read more...]
Anti-Islamist Group Blasted for Using Band’s Song at Rally by Lead Singer
An Australian singer is furious over the use of his band's song at a recent anti-Islam protest in Victoria, Australia. The lead singer of Australian band Hunters & Collectors, Mark Seymour, has added his name to a growing list of musicians who've had their music used at a protest rally by anti-Islamist group "Reclaim Australia" and have spoken out against them. … [Read more...]