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It’s a simple concept, but it’s also one of the most creative gadgets I’ve seen this year. Basically, the ‘bttn’ uses the cloud to communicate with various Internet services and can be linked with them to help you get things done. Meaning, you can link it to things like Facebook, Twitter, email, SMS and even super cool Web automation services like IFTTT and Zapier. Imagine being able to push a single button to send an email or SMS message to a family member, letting them know that you got home safely....

How it works Small, usually homemade structures are built, filled with nonperishable food and household items and then set up in conspicuous locations throughout a community. The little pantries are stocked by kind hearted neighbors who may have a surplus of items in their home or who simply want to do something to help out their community. The ultimate goal of the project is to ensure that everyone in the vicinity has enough to eat and access to basic necessities....

Presented by some of MIT’s best and brightest scientists, the ‘Untethered Miniature Origami Robot’ is capable of self-assembly, swimming in water (admittedly pretty shallow water), and even climbing and carrying small objects. While it’s definitely still a work in progress, the fact that this little robot is already capable of so much is pretty hopeful and exciting for the future of modern robotics. The robot can even dissolve its parts in water when finished with its task, meaning that it has little waste management problems....

What’s in Purple Potatoes? Researchers discovered several substances in the colorful root vegetable that function to kill cancer stem cells. Attacking stem cells is key, explains Jairam K.P. Vanamala at Penn State. Vanamala uses the analogy of the weed to explain the importance of getting at the stem cells. He says that, “you may cut the weed, but as long as the roots are still there, the weeds will keep growing back....

The system includes a WiFi-enabled hub that plugs into an outlet and a multi-function sensor. The hub also features battery power and cellular data usage in the event of a power or internet outage. Notion also has apps for iOS and Android so that you can monitor and protect your home from anywhere and everywhere. Perhaps the best feature of the Notion security system is that it can be used to protect just one item in your home, such as a gun safe, liquor cabinet, or propane tank, or it can be expanded to monitor the entire home....

A lot of people these days complain about slow loading websites, Internet pages, slow download etc., but most times it is blamed on the individual’s Internet network. While this might be true sometimes, it is not entirely your internet provider’s fault. There might be another explanation for this issue, so you should stop blaming your Internet provider now. According to CNN, the reason behind the constantly reducing Internet speed has to do with the significant increase of websites on the Internet featuring webpages with heavy-sized images, videos, embedded content, codes and other things....

I really enjoy observing people in public. It’s kind of an obsession of mine. This being said, during my observational expeditions it is very common to witness people walking along the street heads down involved in their Twitter lives or sitting in a restaurant with their partner, each on his or her phone typing or scrolling away. (Perhaps they are ordering their meals or texting each other!) My observations continue to be consistent across a variety of environments....

The business owner can choose amongst various platforms that help them not only endorse themselves but also monitor the progress they have made. Some of these tools come with a free trial period or a nominal annual or monthly charge that gives you access to exciting marketing apps and also an option to customise the landing pages. They even allow the user to access these apps while they are on the move with their ‘mobile ready’ features....

Here are the top 10 free apps and 10 paid apps that are suitable for primary or elementary school children. 1. Wikispeaker Children are known to be innately curious, peppering their parents with a million questions that usually start with the word ‘why?” Lucky for us, WikiSpeaker app can answer any question they have (without the hassle of having to type it in). A great app to have for those questions you don’t really know the answer to....

Eating healthy is no doubt essential for good health, but according to the American Cancer Society a woman’s risk of contracting cancer can be reduced by eating a minimum of five servings of fruits and vegetables on a daily basis. Of course there is a biological reason to this—the antioxidants that are naturally present in certain types of foods can slow or stop the process that causes cancerous cells to mutate or metastasize in the body....

As much as women dislike the stereotypes pushed through the patriarch like, “women are meant to be seen and not heard” and “a real woman knows how to cook and raises the children”, many men dislike the stereotypes given to them as well. Things like “men don’t know how to talk about their feelings” or “men don’t listen”. Men and women have begun to realize that not only are these stereotypes untrue, but they are also creating a negative, unhealthy space for both people in the relationship....

Love is more of a feeling that a person feels for another person. People often confuse love and lust. Love means to be deeply committed and connected to someone or something. The basic meaning of love is to feel more than liking towards someone. It is a bond that two people share. There are a few things you need to avoid when building a new relationship like being too demanding....

Here’re the top regrets of people who are dying and how we can use them to live a more fulfilling life. 1. I wish I had lived my own life rather than how society taught me to live. There are many things society teaches us about the stages of life. You go to school, get a good job, buy a house, get married, have kids. While this plan may work for some, it’s certainly not a one-size-fits-all plan....

In many people’s lives, there is that special someone who makes us feel great all the time— that one person who always brightens our days when we are so cold and gloomy— that special someone that each one of us has. So, you can make it special if you learn something about WhatsApp statuses, and it’s not about any other status, but romantic statuses for WhatsApp. Learn the following short romantic quotes and post it as your WhatsApp status for your lover to see and know how you really feel about them....

1. Natural Deodorant A lot of people are switching to all-natural deodorants because of harmful parabens and aluminum founds in many store bought deodorants and antiperspirants, but just a pinch of baking soda mixed with water can do the job for a lot less. Mix the baking soda with water to make a paste or pat dry baking soda under your arms. 2. Insect Bites and Poison Ivy Baking soda can help relieve itching and irritation by neutralizing toxins and irritants....

Find Your Passion Write a list of the things that you’re passionate about. If you love animals, children or music, write those things down. While there are exceptions, the things you enjoy the most are likely those that play to you strengths. Frustrating activities, on the other hand, highlight your weaknesses. Try to also balance your passion with a bit of practicality as well. Sometimes what you envision as your dream job ends up being very difficult to break into or may not have many available positions....

Setup is a breeze, just create an AwayFind account, link it to your Google account and input your phone number. Pick which email senders qualify as priority and you’ll be alerted when you get a message that needs immediate attention. You can instantly resolve the anxiety of missing important messages. Though the Chrome extension is free to install, AwayFind requires a monthly subscription which can cost from $5 to $50 depending on the features you need....

The best part of this interesting feature is that it requires almost no setup. All you have to do is sign in to your Netflix account on both devices and you’re good to go. Press the button that looks like a TV in your mobile Netflix app, select your PS3 and any action that you initiate on your phone, will complete on your PS3. To see this feature in action check out the YouTube video posted by italianblkguy1....

A relaxing vacation in a resort-like atmosphere can allow your body to lower its guards, get out of the defensive posture, and unwind. The reduction in stress levels can positively affect the immune system cells at a molecular level. Relaxation versus Meditation A study was conducted to compare the benefits of just relaxing in a pleasant locality with attending a meditation retreat in the same place. Improvements were seen in many cellular markers in the blood including better stress regulation and immune function....

Having a happier life is something we all always strive for, and being happy encompasses so many aspects—mental, physical and spiritual—of our lives. One of the key foundations of having a happier life is to be consistent in doing things that manifest happiness. It is important to cultivate the right habits to ensure we live a happier life. Some people do it well while others don’t. What’s good to know is that everyone can be happy by incorporating some powerful habits into their daily lives....