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Tuesday, November 29, 2016

112916WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

http://www.zdnet.com/article/iphone-battery-drain-apple-owners-point-finger-at-ios-10-1-1-update/

http://bgr.com/2016/11/29/iphone-6s-battery-drain/

http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/737776/iPhone-Battery-Life-iOS-10-1-1-Shutdown-Drain-Too-Fast

http://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2016/11/28/apple-iphone-calendar-spam/#62d1a2ac54f9

http://www.pcmag.com/news/349910/shoot-uavs-out-of-sky-with-dronegun

https://www.wired.com/2016/11/the-arapaima-is-pretty-much-a-tank-with-scales-and-eyeballs/

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dmac


Ticket to Ride:
What's wrong with the IPhone now?
How do you fix it?
What's getting shot out of the sky?
What's an Arapima?





Posted by dmacRHS at 9:40 AM 6 comments:

Monday, November 28, 2016

112816WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/bradthomas/2016/11/28/the-cyber-monday-reits/#1bc894da7097

http://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2016/11/26/macbook-pro-alternatives-microsoft-windows-10/#645324c12103

http://wardsauto.com/test-drives/say-hello-electric-model-t

http://www.csmonitor.com/Technology/2016/1127/Japan-announces-plans-for-world-s-fastest-supercomputer

https://www.wired.com/2016/11/review-nerf-n-strike-elite-terrascout-remote-control-drone-blaster/

https://www.wired.com/2016/11/snaps-spectacles-beginning-camera-first-future/

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dmac


Ticket to Ride:

When did the term Cyber Monday come to be?
Name one MacBook Pro alternative?
What's the new electric Model T?
What is Japan building?
What do the Snap Spectacles do?

Posted by dmacRHS at 9:19 AM 7 comments:

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

112216WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-internet-itu-idUSKBN13H0XG?il=0

http://www.wsj.com/articles/facebooks-drone-crash-prompts-safety-investigation-1479779971

https://www.cnet.com/news/microsoft-ceo-laughs-at-apple-making-ipad-pro-like-surface-nadella/

https://www.thestreet.com/story/13900914/1/apple-offers-free-battery-replacement-for-iphone-6s-with-unexpected-shutdown-problems.html

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/gaming/2016/11/21/why-everyone-obsessed-nes-classic/93954308/

https://www.wired.com/2016/11/coati-part-raccoon-part-monkey-part-pig/

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dmac

Ticket to Ride:

How much of the world will be Internet connected by the end of the year?
What just crashed?
What is Apple now offering?
What are all the gamers obsessed with?
Which animal is part raccoon, monkey and pig?

Posted by dmacRHS at 8:39 AM 3 comments:

Monday, November 21, 2016

Today's GrokIt:

http://www.hybridcars.com/green-car-of-the-year-caps-award-winning-week-for-chevy-bolt/

http://www.csmonitor.com/Technology/2016/1120/Tesla-and-Trump-How-will-electric-cars-fare-under-the-next-president

http://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-trump-decision-on-electric-car-incentives-wont-hurt-tesla-2016-11

http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/teslas-fascinating-autonomous-car-video-shows-us-exactly-what-the-vehicle-sees/

http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidthier/2016/11/20/5-things-to-know-before-you-buy-pokemon-sun-or-pokemon-moon/#50b76986744f

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dmac




Ticket to Ride:

Which car got the Green Car of the Year award?
How will the new regime affect electric cars?
How isn't that concerned?
What should you know before buying Pokémon?









Posted by dmacRHS at 8:22 AM 4 comments:

Friday, November 18, 2016

111816WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

http://www.cio.com/article/3142721/consumer-electronics/apple-offers-to-repair-iphone-6-plus-devices-with-touch-disease.html

https://www.yahoo.com/news/u-concerned-over-russia-blocking-082520679.html

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/11/17/lexus-hydrogen-fuel-cell-toyota-mirai/

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-11-17/musk-says-tesla-s-solar-shingles-will-cost-less-than-a-dumb-roof

http://www.polygon.com/2016/11/18/13668686/pokemon-sun-and-moon-which-to-buy-exclusives

http://attackofthefanboy.com/guides/pokemon-sun-moon-guide-get-demo-ash-greninja/

Leave a comment!

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

What is Apple going to do?

What is Russia blocking?

Which other car manufacturer is offering a fuel cell?

What does Musk plan to do?

What's the difference between sun and moon?







Posted by dmacRHS at 8:42 AM 3 comments:

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

11/1516WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/16/technology/twitter-adds-new-ways-to-curb-abuse-and-hate-speech.html?_r=0

https://www.cnet.com/uk/news/internet-fake-news-problem-google-facebook-election/

https://www.extremetech.com/mobile/239427-apple-may-super-sizing-iphone-8-rumored-mulling-oled-screen

http://www.macworld.com/article/3141531/macs/want-apple-s-touch-bar-without-buying-a-new-macbook-pro-get-red-sweater-s-touch.html

http://www.theverge.com/2016/11/15/13636450/super-mario-run-iphone-ipad-release-date-price

https://www.wired.com/2016/11/inside-facebooks-first-efforts-rain-internet-sky/

https://www.wired.com/2016/11/hey-life-worse-dung-beetle/

Leave a comment!

dmac


Ticket to Ride:

Which company is adding protections from hate and abuse?
Which company could be providing fake news?
How can you get the Apple touch bar without buying a new mac?
Which game is coming out in December?
Whose life is worse than yours?




Posted by dmacRHS at 10:13 AM 5 comments:

Monday, November 14, 2016

111416WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

http://www.wsj.com/articles/samsung-harman-getting-in-an-automotive-groove-1479123162

http://www.theverge.com/2016/11/14/13616404/apple-macbook-pro-touch-bar-review-2016-13-inch-15-inch-laptop

http://www.theverge.com/2016/11/14/13620606/volkswagen-audi-emissions-cheating-software

http://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/11/13/if-you-are-having-trouble-finding-a-nes-classic-edition-you-should-buy-a-retro-freak-instead/#7199ea9d5ce9

http://fortune.com/2016/11/13/zuckerberg-facebook-election/

Leave a comment!

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

Which company did Samsung just buy?

Which other vehicle is using cheat software?

What's the name of the new Nintendo system?

What is Zuckerberg saying?







Posted by dmacRHS at 9:12 AM 5 comments:

Thursday, November 10, 2016

111016WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

http://fox40.com/2016/11/09/what-trumps-presidency-means-for-silicon-valley/
https://twitte.com/shervin
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/10/technology/adam-bain-twitter-chief-operating-officer-step-down.html?_r=0
http://www.newsweek.com/trump-cybersecurity-internet-net-neutrality-518837
https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-macbook-pro-pc-windows-laptop-alternatives/
https://www.wired.com/2016/11/nes-classic-review/
http://www.smh.com.au/world/us-election/us-election-all-quiet-on-the-cyber-front-20161109-gslvy4.html
https://www.wired.com/2016/11/nasa-will-choose-first-mars-faring-astronauts/

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dmac


Ticket to Ride:

Which state wants to secede?
Who just stepped down as COO?
Why is everyone disappointed in the
How do you get chosen for a trip to Mars?












Posted by dmacRHS at 8:29 AM 6 comments:

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

110916WarmUp



Today's GrokIt:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeldunne/2016/11/07/why-tesla-ending-free-supercharging-wont-turn-off-model-3-buyers/#375c105e2a07

http://www.theverge.com/2016/11/7/13542694/android-auto-comes-to-android-smartphones-without-dashboard-display

https://www.cnet.com/news/voting-election-day-help-hillary-clinton-donald-trump-twitter-facebook-google/

http://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/techie-s-virtual-guide-election-day-n676296

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-37908915

Leave a comment!

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

What is Tesla ending?
How can you get Android Auto without the Auto?
What's today?
Name one app or site that can help you today?






Posted by dmacRHS at 8:22 AM 6 comments:

Monday, November 7, 2016

110716WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

http://www.theverge.com/2016/11/6/13541142/samsung-digital-assistant-galaxy-s8-viv-labs

http://bgr.com/2016/11/07/galaxy-s8-specs-viv-ai-software/

http://www.theverge.com/2016/11/7/13548052/the-macbook-pro-lie

http://bgr.com/2016/11/07/pokemon-go-nearby-feature-update/

http://www.marianuniversitysabre.com/1227/news/why-facebook-is-a-waste-of-time/

http://abc13.com/society/mom-faces-jail-time-for-selling-ceviche/1593658/

Leave a comment!

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

What is Samsung going to include with the S*?
Who won't the MacBook help?
What's the new feature in Pokémon Go?
Why is Facebook a waste?
What is ceviche?







Posted by dmacRHS at 8:48 AM 6 comments:

Friday, November 4, 2016

110416WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

http://www.pcmag.com/news/349318/turkey-blocks-popular-social-networks

http://www.macrumors.com/2016/11/04/apple-smartphone-profit-q3-samsung-recall/

http://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-announces-recall-of-samsung-washing-machines-1478262373

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-11-04/what-s-pushing-the-tech-giants-to-make-an-8-500-smart-fridge

http://www.recode.net/2016/11/4/13516170/macbook-pro-touch-bar-dongles-joanna-stern-recode-podcast

http://www.pcworld.com/article/3138008/windows/dells-futuristic-smart-desk-pc-will-challenge-microsofts-surface-studio.html

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dmac


Ticket to Ride:

Which country just blocked Facebook?

Which company is profiting from the recient Samsung debacle?

What other Samsung product is in trouble?

What is the next 'souped-up' home appliance to hit the market?

What company has launched a new product to compete with the Surface Studio? 

Posted by dmacRHS at 9:09 AM 5 comments:

Thursday, November 3, 2016

110316WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.cnet.com/news/a-folding-iphone-could-be-in-your-future/

http://www.macworld.com/article/3138087/macs/why-2016-is-such-a-terrible-year-for-the-mac.html

http://www.theverge.com/2016/11/2/13490142/uber-app-redesign-streamline-shortcut-snapchat-filter

http://www.techtimes.com/articles/184640/20161103/dell-has-its-own-version-of-the-surface-studio-creative-pc-in-the-works-complete-with-a-dial.htm

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/kohls-black-friday-ad-leaks-reveals-ps4-and-xbox-o/1100-6445068/

Leave a comment!

dmac


Ticket to Ride:

What's new about the IPhone?

What's wrong with the Mac?

What has Uber done?

Who has a Studio Surface knock-off?

What is Black Friday?






Posted by dmacRHS at 10:38 AM 5 comments:

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

110116WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

http://www.computerworld.com/article/3137149/computer-hardware/i-m-going-to-say-no-to-the-new-macbook-pro.html
http://www.theverge.com/2016/11/1/13485574/microsoft-is-delivering-on-its-vision-of-the-future

http://www.financialexpress.com/fe-columnist/microsoft-is-looking-to-revive-the-pc-business-with-a-new-line-of-devices-aimed-at-designers/434226/

http://www.pcworld.com/article/3137035/hardware/microsoft-seems-ready-to-give-up-on-windows-phones-if-not-windows-10-mobile.html

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/who-needs-a-key-toyota-enables-smartphone-engine-start/

https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2016/10/26/kids-who-spend-more-time-screens-less-likely-finish-homework-take-initiative-researchers-say/Sbba5ZFFJ7B0uUZzn7yEBL/story.html

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dmac


Ticket to Ride:

What is Microsoft's new vision?
Which Microsoft device is aimed at designers?
What is Microsoft ready to give up?
How will you be able to start a Toyota?
What should kids stop doing?

Posted by dmacRHS at 8:42 AM 4 comments:
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