122117 WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:



https://santatracker.google.com/village.html



Happy Holidays!



dmac

122017WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://techcrunch.com/2017/12/19/facebook-facial-recognition-photos/

https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2017/12/hard-questions-should-i-be-afraid-of-face-recognition-technology/

Pull out one idea, a statement or a sentence that affects, impacts or bothers you and leave a detailed comment (3 paragraphs) explaining why you feel that way.

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

What is facial recognition?
What is one advantage of using FR?
What is one disadvantage of using FR?

121917WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/12/19/apple-gets-downgraded-because-the-iphone-cycle-is-in-the-late-innings.html

https://techcrunch.com/2017/12/18/good-luck-getting-apple-airpods-before-the-holidays/

https://www.slashgear.com/self-healing-glass-could-make-cracked-phone-screens-just-a-memory-19512245/

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/talkingtech/2017/12/18/facebook-admits-spending-too-much-time-facebook-might-bad-you/960418001/

https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/paqd4m/too-many-people-are-still-using-password-as-a-password

Leave a comment!

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

Why is Apple getting downgraded?
What's going to make smartphones even better?
What's the most common password?

121817WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.pcmag.com/news/358002/microsoft-rewards-nine-year-olds-selflessness-with-an-xbox

http://bgr.com/2017/12/18/galaxy-s9-release-date-march-february-announcement/

http://www.techshout.com/mobile-phones/2017/27/samsung-galaxy-s9-sport-90-screen-body-ratio/

https://www.androidheadlines.com/2017/12/samsung-galaxy-s9-to-feature-a-3200mah-battery-rumor.html

https://www.nbcnews.com/mach/science/mysterious-space-rock-actually-alien-spaceship-ncna829501

Leave a comment!

dmac

Ticket To Ride:

What did the kid do?
What did Microsoft give him?
When is the Galaxy S9 coming out?

121517WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:



https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/14/16776298/net-neutrality-disney-comcast-internet-providers-free-speech



https://qz.com/1157941/google-x-will-use-light-beams-to-bring-the-internet-to-12-million-households-in-indias-andhra-pradesh-state/



http://www.scidev.net/global/technology/news/un-treaty-against-killer-robots-urged.html



https://www.technewsworld.com/story/Google-Reveals-What-Searchers-Wanted-in-2017-85006.html



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dmac

Ticket to Ride:

What happened with net neutrality?
What is Google doing now?
What was the most popular search?

121417WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.salon.com/2017/12/13/whats-at-stake-if-we-lose-net-neutrality-a-guide-for-the-perplexed/

https://www.androidheadlines.com/2017/12/galaxy-s9s-alleged-front-panel-leaks-thin-bezels-tow.html

https://www.fastcompany.com/40507489/former-facebook-exec-i-didnt-mean-social-networking-is-all-bad

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/dec/13/video-site-visitors-unwittingly-mine-cryptocurrency-as-they-watch-report-openload-streamango-rapidvideo-onlinevideoconverter-monero

Leave a comment!

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

What's net neutrality?
What's wrong with the new Galaxy?
What's happening when you watch movies on the internet?

121317WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/12/13/16771044/synaptics-clear-id-fs9500-indisplay-fingerprint-sensor-oled

https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/12/12/16766406/leagoo-s9-iphone-x-clone-china-android

http://www.businessinsider.com/apple-shazam-deal-sneak-attack-hit-spotify-where-it-hurts-2017-12

http://www.zdnet.com/article/robot-exploit-from-1998-resurrected-leaves-top-sites-crypto-vulnerable/

https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/13/16771246/apple-finisar-iphone-laser-investment

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dmac

Ticket to Ride:

Which country is making an iPhone X clone?
What happened to Shazam?
What did Apple just buy?

121207WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/11/16763544/google-appsperiments-storyboard-selfissimo-scrubbies-apps-photography-motion-stills

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/12/microsofts-q-quantum-programming-language-out-now-in-preview/

https://fossbytes.com/q-sharp-quantum-programming-language-download/

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/quantum/development-kit

http://fortune.com/2017/12/12/hewlett-packard-keystroke-logging-laptop-synaptics/

https://www.wired.com/story/7-steps-to-password-perfection/

Leave a comment!

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

Name one new Google photography app?
What's the name of the new programming language from Microsoft?
Name one way to protect your password!

121117WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.androidheadlines.com/2017/12/these-android-wear-smartwatches-will-get-android-oreo.html

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-12-11/is-alexa-really-eavesdropping-on-you-jb25c6vc

https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/11/16761016/former-facebook-exec-ripping-apart-society

https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/11/16761056/sham-version-myetherwallet-apple-app-store

Leave a comment

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

What's going to happen to Android SmartWatches?
What is Alexa doing to you that's troubling?
What's a wallet?

120817WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

http://www.zdnet.com/article/nvidias-titan-v-giant-3000-buys-you-most-powerful-pc-gpu-ever/

https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/07/iphone-x-notch-apple-view/

https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/AC/Apple-planning-LCD-iPhone-with-a-metal-case-for-2018-source

http://www.techtimes.com/articles/216792/20171208/new-google-search-feature-has-celebs-answering-your-burning-questions.htm

https://kotaku.com/all-the-big-games-and-announcements-at-the-2017-game-aw-1821105426

Leave a comment

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

What's a GPU?
What's OLED?
What's LCD?

120717WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://news.google.com/news/video/Rly7GuowreM/dQCLn1fo8nMDBCMnsqy1w1raVVIIM?hl=en&ned=us

http://www.zdnet.com/article/always-connected-pc-opens-a-window-for-qualcomm/

https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/7/16745178/bitcoin-value-15000-milestone

https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/6/16743220/valve-steam-bitcoin-game-store-payment-method-crypto-volatility

http://www.knowyourmobile.com/products/bitcoin/24765/hackers-swipe-64-billion-bitcoin-nicehash

https://kotaku.com/pokemon-go-gets-50-new-monsters-and-an-intense-weather-1821043932

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dmac

Ticket to Ride:

What does Qualcomm make?
What's so great about their new product?
How much is Bitcoin worth now?

120617

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.inverse.com/article/39010-samsung-just-revealed-its-flip-smartphone-and-it-looks-incredible

https://wccftech.com/galaxy-x-could-have-an-inception-as-early-as-next-year/

https://www.cnet.com/news/the-honeymoon-is-over-in-silicon-valley-facebook-google-twitter/

https://www.pcmag.com/news/357781/mit-creates-a-living-ink-made-of-bacteria

https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/05/new-emoji-redheads-more/

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-42251421

Leave a comment

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

What's Samsung developing?
When will it be released?
What did MIT just do?

120517WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.androidheadlines.com/2017/12/samsung-galaxy-s9-purple-variant-rumor.html

http://www.zdnet.com/article/google-says-these-are-the-best-android-apps-of-2017-but-do-you-agree/

https://www.tomsguide.com/us/iphone-x-face-id-privacy,news-26209.html

https://www.cnet.com/news/iphone-x-t-mobile-told-me-it-wasnt-worth-it/

Leave a comment!

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

What's the new Galaxy color?
What's one great new app for Android?
Who said iPhone X isn't worth it?

120417WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.cnet.com/news/googles-first-ever-coding-doodle-is-as-cute-as-it-is-fun/

See how far you can get!

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dmac

Ticket to Ride:

How many years has coding been taught in schools?

120117WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/30/16720964/qualcomm-seeks-iphone-x-ban-in-us

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/dec/01/amazon-echo-google-home-sonos-one-which-smart-speaker-buy

http://www.zdnet.com/article/are-iphone-x-galaxy-note-8-at-1000-really-10-times-better-than-100-nokia-2/

http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-tesla-australia-20171201-story.html

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/la-auto-show-the-five-best-suv-debuts-of-2017/

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/supercars/whats-it-ride-new-corvette-zr1

Leave a comment in the format: In the article, ... , I can relate because _____.

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

What's going on with iPhone?
Which speaker is the best?
Which phone is 1/10 the price of an iPhone X?

113017WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/29/16716796/datally-data-tracking-android-app-google

https://www.mysmartprice.com/gear/2017/11/16/google-maps-cleaner-look-coming-soon/

https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/29/16717270/verizon-5g-rollout-service-five-cities-sacramento-milimeter-wave

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-30/how-your-apple-watch-may-save-your-life

http://abc7.com/automotive/la-auto-show-showcases-fun-cars-previews-a-green-future/2713636/

Leave a comment in the format: 

In the article, ... , I discovered that ______.

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

What does the new Android app track?
What is 5G service?
How can the Apple watch save your life?

112917WarmUp

Today's GrokIt!

https://www.computerworld.com/article/3239047/apple-mac/what-to-do-about-apple-s-shameful-mac-security-flaw.html

http://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-were-razing-our-redmond-campus-to-build-a-mini-city/

https://venturebeat.com/2017/11/29/microsoft-to-rebuild-its-seattle-hq-as-battle-of-the-tech-mega-campuses-heats-up/

https://www.androidheadlines.com/2017/11/how-to-enable-google-pixel-2s-visual-core-on-android-8-1.html

https://www.cnet.com/news/you-may-soon-be-testing-microsoft-windows-10-sets-software/

https://news.google.com/news/video/FSWOl7R5Rrc/d-k7FNBKbhtGrMMvdfFyiM6swfoIM?hl=en&ned=us

http://www.businessinsider.com/infiniti-qx50-pics-specs-2017-la-auto-show-2017-11

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-29/gm-takes-on-ferrari-and-lamborghini-with-the-2019-corvette-zr1

Leave a comment in the format: In the article, ... , I'd like to add _____.

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

What happened to the mac?
Who is building a new campus?
How much is Bitcoin worth today?

112817WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/11/android-8-1-preview-2-activates-pixel-visual-core-with-near-final-build/

http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/11/27/pixel-2-pixel-2-xl-randomly-rebooting-lte-likely-due-kernel-panic-modem/

http://www.valuewalk.com/2017/11/goodbye-iphone-jailbreak/

http://bgr.com/2017/11/27/ios-11-problems-keyboard-autocorrect-it/

https://www.engadget.com/2017/11/28/pokemon-go-legendary-ho-oh-is-catchable-for-limited-time/

https://gizmodo.com/study-estimates-that-pokemon-go-has-caused-more-than-10-1820776908

Leave a comment in the format:  I dis/agree with the article, ... , because _____.

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

What problem is happening with the Pixel?
What's the new autocorrect problem with iOS 11?
Which Pokémon can you now catch only for a short time?

112717WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyber_Monday

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2017/11/27/cyber-monday-guide-5-things-to-look-for-as-you-shop/?utm_term=.672c48e425c0

http://bgr.com/2017/11/27/galaxy-s9-release-date-january-lg-g7-too/

https://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/3010737/samsung-galaxy-s9-price-release-date-smartphone-will-feature-less-bezel-than-the-galaxy-s8

https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/11/26/16702082/nintendo-switch-gapgate-why-am-i-like-this

https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/27/16703952/microsoft-office-now-available-on-all-chromebooks

https://news.sky.com/story/death-by-pokemon-go-game-caused-up-to-73bn-damage-claim-researchers-11146310

Leave a comment in the format: In the article, ..., I noticed that)______ .

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

Name one thing to look out for on Cyber Monday.
When is the Galaxy S9 coming out?
What's wrong with the Switch?

112117WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.tomsguide.com/us/samsung-galaxy-x-confirmed,news-26149.html

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-21/amazon-looks-to-cheap-turkeys-for-edge-in-voice-shopping-race

https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/11/20/16682288/ge-c-reach-smart-light-hub-alexa-assistant

https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/20/16679426/apple-search-warrant-icloud-iphone-sutherland-springs-shooting

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/high-school-students-forced-iphones-working-11-hour-days-article-1.3648179

https://www.theverge.com/google/2017/11/20/16681556/apple-swift-language-google-fuchsia-os-open-source

Leave a comment in the format: In the article, ... , I learned all about ________.

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

What can the new Galaxy phone do?
How was the iPhone X made?
What's the programming language for Apple devices called?

112017WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

http://www.newsweek.com/apple-warrant-texas-shooters-iphone-encryption-debate-716529

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2017/11/19/moms-iphone-unlocked-using-10-year-old-sons-face.html

https://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2017/11/19/pokemon-go-announces-a-global-catch-event-with-a-seemingly-impossible-goal/#6ef5f420128f

https://www.techworm.net/2017/11/ex-google-executive-starting-artificial-intelligence-church.html

Leave a comment in the format: The article, ... , made me think about ____________.

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

What does the FBI want Apple to do?
What's happening with Pokémon Go?
What unlocked a new iphone x?

111617WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2017/11/14/wsj-picks-boston-as-a-top-choice-for-amazons-second-headquarters

https://patch.com/massachusetts/boston/boston-second-best-fit-amazon-hq2-wall-street-journal

https://www.cnet.com/news/google-docs-down-outage/

https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/duolingo-chinese-apple-ios-android/

http://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-releases-first-test-build-of-windows-server-1803/

https://www.engadget.com/2017/11/16/nintendo-switch-homebrew-pegaswitch/

Leave a comment in the format: In the article, ..., I can/t picture ____________.

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

In which place is Boston rated in the bid for Amazon?
Which language can you now learn on your phone?
What has Microsoft just released?

111517WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.pcmag.com/news/357362/amazon-black-friday-deals-include-up-to-50-off-its-devices

http://www.techradar.com/black-friday/black-friday-2017-deals-usa

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/black-friday/2017/11/15/black-friday-2017-best-early-deals-wednesday/

https://www.engadget.com/2017/11/15/google-job-search-adds-salaries/

http://bgr.com/2017/11/15/galaxy-s9-vs-iphone-x-samsung-copy-apple-design/

https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/11/15/16642774/mekamon-ar-robot

http://bgr.com/2017/11/15/iphone-x-review-animoji-iphone-8/

Leave a comment in the format:  In the article, ..., I learned that __________.

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

How is Black Friday different from Cyber Monday?
How much does an entry level software engineer make?
What does the new Galaxy s9 look like?

111417WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/14/16648222/apple-iphone-laser-3d-sensor-augmented-reality-2019-rumor

http://bgr.com/2017/11/14/galaxy-s9-release-date-iphone-x-tricks/

https://www.engadget.com/2017/11/14/linksys-ac3000-range-extender-re9000/

https://www.wired.com/story/ai-can-help-apple-watch-predict-high-blood-pressure-sleep-apnea/

Leave a comment:

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

What is Apple planning to include in the next iphone?
Who is stealing iphone secrets?
What can the iwatch now do?

111317WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/13/16642690/bkav-iphone-x-faceid-mask

http://www.techtimes.com/articles/215591/20171113/microsoft-ceo-satya-nadella-to-ipad-users-get-a-real-computer.htm

https://www.cnet.com/news/apples-iphone-x-autocorrect-issue-mocked-by-ohio-state-fans/

http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2017/11/black_friday_2017_what_to_buy.html

Leave a comment in the format: I'd like to tell you more about _______.

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

Which country beat the iphone facial rec?
What is the CEO of Microsoft telling people to do?
What happened to the iphone recently?

110917WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/8/16626452/apple-fbi-texas-shooter-iphone-unlock-encryption-debate

http://www.techtimes.com/articles/215435/20171109/wrapping-your-router-with-aluminum-foil-improves-wi-fi-signal-study-says.htm

http://bgr.com/2017/11/08/galaxy-s9-rumors-fingerprint-sensor-iphone-x/

https://techcrunch.com/2017/11/08/driverless-shuttle-in-las-vegas-gets-in-fender-bender-within-an-hour/

https://www.slashgear.com/2019-corvette-zr1-leak-reveals-750-horsepower-09507446/

Leave a comment in the format: In the article, ..., I noticed that ______.

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

What is Apple going to do?
What improves your router signal?
Where did the driverless car crash?

110717WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

http://bgr.com/2017/11/06/iphone-x-vs-iphone-8-plus-drop-test-videos/

http://www.knowyourmobile.com/mobile-phones/samsung-galaxy-note-9/24610/samsung-galaxy-note-9-and-galaxy-s9-codenames-revealed

http://www.knowyourmobile.com/mobile-phones/samsung-galaxy-note-9/24610/samsung-galaxy-note-9-and-galaxy-s9-codenames-revealed

https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2017/11/07/why-cryptocurrencies-could-push-the-dollar-from-world-reserve-currency-status/#73cb87f96a9e

http://abcnews.go.com/US/protect-downloading-fake-apps-hacked/story?id=50972286

https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-make-the-fastest-car-in-the-world/

Leave a comment in the format: I can relate to this article, ......, because___________.

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

What's the code name for the new galaxy 9 phone?
Name one cryptocurrency
How fast does the fastest car go?

110617WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/6/16611758/samsung-mocks-iphone-x-commercial

http://www.afr.com/technology/iphone-x-versus-samsung-galaxy-is-the-pen-mightier-than-the-poo-20171105-gzf8sr

http://www.alphr.com/samsung/1005763/samsung-galaxy-s8-review-still-the-best-phone-despite-the-launch-of-iphone-8-and

https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/06/apple-typing-letter-a-i-autocorrect-bug-ios-fix/

Leave a comment in the format: I dis/like the Iphone X because_____.

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

Who is mocking the iphone?
Which phone is truly better?
What's the problem with the iphone and autocorrect?

110317WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

http://www.techtimes.com/articles/215174/20171103/twitter-employee-deactivated-donald-trumps-account-on-his-last-day-we-have-a-new-internet-hero.htm

https://www.extremetech.com/mobile/258334-samsung-promises-fix-freezing-galaxy-note-8-phones

http://mashable.com/2017/11/02/mit-researchers-fool-google-ai-program/#iJXae607usqC

http://www.techtimes.com/articles/215170/20171103/google-finally-explains-why-some-people-were-locked-out-of-google-docs.htm

Leave a comment in the format: Another example of ... is ________.

dmac


Ticket to Ride:

What happened at Twitter?
Which phone is freezing?
What picture fooled AI?

110217WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

http://money.cnn.com/infographic/technology/what-is-bitcoin/

http://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/bitcoin.asp

https://bitcoin.org/en/

https://www.bitcoin.com/

https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-price-gains-continue-with-record-high-just-shy-of-7000/

https://qz.com/1118423/bitcoin-btc-rises-above-7000-for-the-first-time-setting-yet-another-new-record/

https://www.wired.com/story/i-forgot-my-pin-an-epic-tale-of-losing-dollar30000-in-bitcoin/

Leave a comment in the format: I think that bitcoin is/not a good idea because______.

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

What is bitcoin?
Who invented it?
How much is it worth today?

110117WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://techcrunch.com/2017/11/01/sony-reboots-aibo-with-ai-and-extra-kawaii/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2017/10/31/a-mysterious-message-is-locking-google-docs-users-out-of-their-files/?utm_term=.4570eaaeef4d

https://www.pcworld.com/article/3235612/windows/free-windows-10-upgrade-assistive-technologies-ends-december-31.html

http://apr.org/post/mark-zuckerbergs-big-blind-spot-and-conflict-within-facebook#stream/0

Leave a comment in the format: In the article,....,what I think the author meant was_________.
dmac

Ticket to Ride:

What's the name of the robot dog?
Users got locked out of what?
What is Zuckerbergs blind spot?

103117WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://kotaku.com/player-beats-mario-odyssey-in-under-90-minutes-for-an-e-1819983281

https://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2017/10/30/ten-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-started-super-mario-odyssey/#435fee117efe

https://news.google.com/news/video/DLy8bHnWyrg/dEQxPqDKnQ_Av8MmdpTFE5DXRHZnM?hl=en&ned=us

https://www.polygon.com/super-mario-odyssey-guide-walkthrough/2017/10/30/16553680/sand-kingdom-all-power-moon-locations

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidewalt/2017/10/30/nintendos-reggie-fils-aime-on-switch-super-mario-odyssey-and-whats-next/#3171e6342ade

Leave a comment in the format: I'd like to add______.

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

How many minutes did it take to beat the game?
Name 1 thing you wish you knew about the game?
Where is one power moon location?

103017WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

http://bgr.com/2017/10/30/iphone-x-hands-on-video-viral-apple-engineer/

https://www.recode.net/2017/10/29/16567244/apple-engineer-fired-iphone-x-daughter-secret-product-launch

http://www.businessinsider.com/the-iphone-x-is-apples-worst-nightmare-come-true-2017-10

https://www.wired.com/story/iphone-x-first-impression/

https://kotaku.com/wolfenstein-the-new-colossus-has-already-been-beaten-i-1819941061

Leave a comment in the format: In the article, ...., I noticed that ____________.

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

What happened at Apple?
What's the new Iphone x like?
How long did it take to beat Wolfenstein?

102717WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

http://www.ofo.com/

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/04/17/ofo-chinese-bike-sharing-start-up-says-its-now-worth-more-than-2-billion.html

http://www.revere.org/news/post/ofo-bike-sharing-launch-event-to-be-held-monday-october-2-at-12-30-in-front-of-city-hall

http://www.revere.org/news/post/ofo-bike-share-pilot-how-to-reminder

http://www.reverejournal.com/2017/10/06/pilot-bike-sharing-program-ofo-rolls-out/

https://www.itemlive.com/2017/10/06/new-ofo-bikes-cuts-commute-time-revere/

https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2017/09/27/new-bike-sharing-company-called-ofo-rolling-into-cities-around-boston/uWwmoYZNMjiJpBPz8kgQOO/story.html

http://www.masslive.com/news/worcester/index.ssf/2017/10/images_of_vandalized_ofo_bikes.html

Leave a comment in the format: I dis/like the idea of bike sharing because___________.

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

Where is Ofo from?
What does it mean?
What does Ofo do?

102617WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

http://www.startribune.com/not-at-home-amazon-wants-to-come-in-and-drop-off-packages/453065143/

https://news.google.com/news/video/RfIZBqqR7Is/dxPPyLJGs7J5L7MbsuLOF84UVvrkM?hl=en&ned=us

https://www.kaspersky.com/blog/bad-rabbit-ransomware/19887/

https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/25/toyotas-concept-i-walk-offers-rolling-personal-mobility/

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/auto/2018-honda-gold-wing/preview/

Leave a comment in the format: I like the article ____ because_________.

dmac

Ticket to Ride:
What does Amazon want to do?
What's the newest virus named?
What's the iwalk?

102517WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.engadget.com/2017/10/25/nissan-ev-hybrid-cantor-future-warning-sound/

http://bgr.com/2017/10/25/animal-crossing-for-iphone-and-android-november/

https://kotaku.com/im-playing-the-animal-crossing-phone-game-and-its-pret-1819832782

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/esports/article-5012719/Wolfenstein-2-New-Colossus-depth-preview.html

Leave a comment in the format: I like the idea of ________

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

What do EV's sound like?
What is coming to Android in November?
Who took over America in Wolfenstein?

102417WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

http://www.zdnet.com/article/amazon-pursued-by-238-suitors-in-headquarters-bid/

https://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html/?node=17044620011

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2017/10/24/238-cities-are-bidding-to-tempt-amazon-to-build-the-winner-may-end-up-with-a-very-bad-deal/?utm_term=.84177208949a

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-amazon-chicago-bid-20171023-story.html

http://www.bostonherald.com/business/business_markets/2017/10/traffic_woes_may_hurt_boston_s_amazon_hq2_pitch

Leave a comment in the format:  I'd like to add ________________.

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

What is Amazon planning to build?
How many bids did they get?
What are one of the downsides of having Amazon come to Boston?

102317WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-41652707

http://mashable.com/2017/10/20/puerto-rico-project-loon-internet/#YxxXbg_ZLgqb

https://www.cnet.com/news/edible-insects-crickets-mealworms-farm-protein/

Leave a comment in the format:

So what the article, ... , is saying is _________________.

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

What's new in Scotland?
What is Google doing in Puerto Rico?
What's for dinner in your future?

102017WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2017/10/20/googles-artificial-intelligence-computer-no-longer-constrained-by-limits-human-knowledge.html

https://hothardware.com/news/googles-alphago-zero-ai-sheds-human-constraints
https://www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/deepmind-alphago-marvin-minsky-award

https://9to5mac.com/2017/10/20/animoji-trademark-lawsuit/

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-go-halloween-event-2017-and-gen-3-creature/1100-6454193/

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/watch-marios-8-strangest-moments-ever/1100-6454177/

Leave a comment in the format: I was reminded that ....

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

Who developed a deep learning AI app?
What's the nobel prize for AI called?
Which name is under trademark infringement?
Name one new Pokémon for Halloween?

101917WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Today is Amazon Day. Cities from all over the United States are submitting a bid for Amazon to build a second headquarters for the company, HQ2.

Is Boston a contender? Read and decide:

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/06/16/technology/all-things-amazon-does.html

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/Anything/test/images/usa/RFP_3._V516043504_.pdf

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/07/technology/amazon-headquarters-north-america.html

http://fortune.com/2017/10/18/amazon-hq2-top-cities/

https://www.boston.com/news/business/2017/10/18/heres-what-we-know-about-new-englands-amazon-bids

Leave a comment in the format:

I think that Boston is/is not a contender for HQ2 because...

Ticket to Ride:

What are some contingencies that Amazon expects?
Name one other city in contention!
Name one other site other than Suffolk Downs!

101817WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.cnet.com/news/studio-for-electronic-music-remembered-by-google-doodle/

https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/10/17/16488414/intel-ai-chips-nervana-neural-network-processor-nnp

https://www.cnet.com/news/krack-microsoft-windows-amazon-frequently-asked-questions/

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/3-reasons-why-we-are-addicted-to-smartphones/ar-AAtqTmo

Leave a comment in the format:

This article, ...., made me think about_______.

Ticket to Ride:

Which instrument was created to bring in the electronic music era?
What has Intel just done?
What's the name of the virus that could affect you through your wifi?

101717WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.recode.net/2017/10/12/16464132/google-target-retailers-amazon-walmart-assistant-alexa-home-echo-augmented-reality

https://www.blog.google/products/assistant/shop-target-nationwide-google-express-and-google-assistant/

http://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/10/pokemon_go_russians_2016_election.html

https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/12/16466418/russia-pokemon-go-election-meddling-black-lives-matter

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/10/sonys-projector-that-turns-your-wall-into-a-touchscreen-is-now-available/

Leave a comment in the format:

Another thing to consider about the article, ..., is_______.

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

What is Google up to?
How did the Russians use Pokémon Go?
What does the new Sony projector do?

101217WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/technology/story/privacy-is-cost-of-whatsapp-smartphones-smart-speakers-and-you-are-already-paying-it/1/1066835.html
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/10/11/facebook-virtual-reality-headset/
https://www.tomsguide.com/us/iphone-8-beats-iphone-x,review-4741.html
https://www.wired.com/story/clive-thompson-tinker-with-code/

Leave a comment in the format:

For the article, ....., I'd like to add__________

Ticket to Ride:

What's Facebook selling?
Name one thing the IPhone does better!
What's View Source?

101117WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/10/16456050/google-home-mini-always-recording-bug
https://www.fastcompany.com/40479796/mark-zuckerberg-has-apologized-for-his-vr-tour-of-puerto-ricos-devastation
https://www.macworld.com/article/3230303/internet-of-things/hey-siri-google-assistant-is-winning-the-ai-game-and-its-not-even-close.html
https://9to5mac.com/2017/10/10/dow-jones-hacked-google-acquiring-apple/
https://www.engadget.com/2017/10/11/israel-kaspersky-russia-nsa-hack/

Leave a comment in the format:

This article is relevant because ......

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

How is the mini spying on you?
Who's winning the AI wars?
Which anti virus program is stealing secrets?

101017WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.macrumors.com/2017/10/06/kuo-iphone-x-supercycle-2018/

http://www.zdnet.com/article/is-apple-really-throttling-your-old-iphone-benchmarking-firm-settles-the-question-for-good/

https://news.google.com/news/video/5mY3IP_lO1s/dEmb4tpQi_oSAdM4Nske-iQ4w7PPM?hl=en&ned=us

https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/10/9/16449774/microsoft-windows-phone-lumia-prototype-bezel-less-display

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/10/windows-phone-is-now-officially-dead-a-sad-tale-of-what-might-have-been/

https://www.extremetech.com/mobile/257174-microsoft-admits-windows-10-mobile-finally-mercifully-dead

https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/9/16450346/zuckerberg-facebook-spaces-puerto-rico-virtual-reality-hurricane

https://seekingalpha.com/news/3300065-zuckerberg-called-heartless-billionaire-puerto-rico-vr-live-stream

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/10/10/if-facebooks-mark-zuckerberg-wants-forgiveness-hes-going-need-come-clean-first-roger-ncmanee-column/744520001/

Leave a comment in the format:

The article, ---, is important because.......

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

What's a 'supercycle'?\
What does 'throttling your phone' mean?
Who is cancelling development on what?

100617WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

http://www.zdnet.com/article/cool-or-creepy-google-clips-smart-camera-learns-to-spot-and-film-family-and-friends/

http://bgr.com/2017/10/05/pixel-2-vs-iphone-8-plus-vs-galaxy-note-8-dxomark-review/

http://www.businessinsider.com/ap-new-cars-increasingly-crammed-with-distracting-technology-2017-10

http://www.businessinsider.com/siri-despacito-bulgaria-national-anthem-2017-10

https://www.technewsworld.com/story/Ford-Motor-Puts-Design-Strategy-Under-the-HoloLens-84829.html

Leave a message using the format:

I can relate to this because....

Dmac

Ticket to Ride:

Which phone has the best camera?
What is distracting drivers in all of the new cars?
What's the real national anthem of Bulgaria?
What are Ford automotive engineers using to help with designing new cars?

100517WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.cnet.com/news/yahoo-announces-all-3-billion-accounts-hit-in-2013-breach/

https://www.cnet.com/news/google-pixel-2-event-livestream/

https://www.cnet.com/news/blade-runner-movie-philip-k-dick-androids-dream-electric-sheep/

https://www.cnet.com/news/santa-claus-st-nicholas-grave-antalya-turkey/

Leave a comment in the format:

I agree with ----- because...
or
I disagree with ----- because...

Ticket to Ride:

What happened at Yahoo?
Which event is happening today?
Where is Santa buried?

Today's GrokIt:

http://bgr.com/2017/10/02/iphone-x-vs-iphone-8-demand-256gb-model/
http://fortune.com/2017/10/03/insta360-pro-camera-street-view-ready-google/
http://www.bbc.com/news/av/business-40966199/will-this-rover-succeed-in-exploring-the-moon-s-surface
https://www.technewsworld.com/story/When-Quantum-Computers-Come-They-May-Speak-Microsoft-84837.html
https://www.hacknehs.com/

Leave a comment in the format:

It was interesting to read about ___ because....

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

Why do users prefer the new iphonex over the 8?
How much does it cost to create your own street view?
What is Quantum Computing?
Who is developing a computer language to code for it?

100217WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:


https://www.destructoid.com/gamestop-says-they-sold-out-of-snes-classics-in-minutes-but-will-get-more-very-soon--464487.phtml
http://www.businessinsider.com/snes-classic-best-games-super-nintendo-2017-9
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/10/settling-the-debate-what-makes-a-core-mario-game/


Leave a comment in the format:

This article makes me think about _____ because ...

dmac

Ticket to Ride:


What did GameStop sell out?
Name one 'classic' Super Nintendo game!
What constitutes a Mario game?

09292017WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:


https://techcrunch.com/2017/09/28/review-the-snes-classic-edition-and-all-21-games-on-it/
http://bgr.com/2017/09/29/snes-classic-edition-where-to-buy-in-stock-tips/
https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/28/16380152/super-mario-run-remix-10-update-iphone-android
https://kotaku.com/confirmed-mario-was-originally-punching-yoshi-1818873540
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-red-dead-redemption-2-trailer-released-still-n/1100-6453653/


Leave a comment in the format:


This article makes me think about _____ because ...


dmac

Ticket to Ride:


Which company is launching a new console?
What's it called?
Which new game will be released soon? When?

092817WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/iphone-x-vs-iphone-8-plus-vs-iphone-8-what-you-need-to-know/
http://fortune.com/2017/09/28/apple-face-id-iphone-x-security-kids/
http://www.zdnet.com/article/iphone-xs-face-id-how-does-it-handle-beards-makeup-wrinkles-apple-explains/
https://images.apple.com/business/docs/FaceID_Security_Guide.pdf
http://bgr.com/2017/09/28/ios-11-1-beta-download-iphone-8-iphone-7-ipad-pro/
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2017/05/18/there-security-robot-patrolling-prudential-center/D0lxtaCfr5wB6psBdSvtkI/story.html
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2017/09/20/prudential-center-security-robot-you-fired/ErmlPUh6v2g8CoUGzmnGfL/story.html


Leave a comment in the form:


The idea of a _____ reminds me that___ because...


dmac

Ticket to Ride:
What's one of the things I need to know about FaceID?
What's the new ios11 update called?
What's patrolling the Prudential Center?

092717WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.recode.net/2017/9/27/16368956/facts-google-anniversary-19-google-doodle-search

https://www.engadget.com/2017/09/27/google-doodle-games-19-birthday/

http://www.zdnet.com/article/twitter-280/

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-41412607

http://bgr.com/2017/09/27/ios-11-0-1-update-download-iphone-8-ipad-pro/

http://www.zdnet.com/article/more-windows-10-s-pcs-starting-at-275-are-on-the-way/

http://www.wcvb.com/article/massachusetts-man-dies-after-being-swarmed-by-bees/12475354


Leave a comment in the format:


This article makes me think about _____ because ...


dmac


Ticket to Ride:


Who's birthday is it today?


What is Twitter up to?


How much are the new Windows 10 pcs?


Leave a comment in the format:


I disagree/agree with ____ because....

092617WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.phonearena.com/news/Bill-Gates-says-he-has-switched-to-an-Android-smartphone-but-which-one_id98375

https://www.cnet.com/news/bill-gates-still-wont-use-an-iphone/

https://www.onmsft.com/news/bill-gates-now-uses-an-android-phone-with-lots-of-microsoft-software

http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/microsoft-facebook-lay-6598-km-internet-cable-across-atlantic-4862117/

https://news.microsoft.com/marea/

Leave a comment!

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

Which CEO has ditched his own technology to use a competitor's smartphone?

Which one does he use? Why?

Which one won't he use? Why?

What did Microsoft and Facebook just do?

092517WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

http://bgr.com/2017/09/25/galaxy-x-release-date-vs-iphone-x/

https://news.google.com/news/video/6lliM5xKrdg/dkVkTE8hpSFkC-Mz8SJ2EP9CiUPRM?hl=en&ned=us

https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2017/09/24/apple-ios-11-problem-battery-problems-iphone-ipad/#4c3c09004fdf

http://comicbook.com/gaming/2017/09/23/pokemon-go-gen-3-equinox-event/

Leave a comment!

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

What's so special about this Galaxy X?

Name one problem that the new release of IOS 11 is causing!

What's the name of the new Pokémon?

092017WarmUps

Today's GrokIt:

http://www.seattletimes.com/business/4-things-to-know-about-apples-ios-11-software-update/
https://www.macworld.com/article/3226400/ios/ios-11-maps-do-not-disturb-while-driving.html
http://gadgets.ndtv.com/tablets/features/ipad-pro-10-5-ios-11-laptop-replacement-1752386
http://www.zdnet.com/article/iphone-x-expensive-no-999-is-a-value-price-says-apple-ceo-tim-cook/
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/ios-11-apple-iphone-security-features-do-not-disturb-driving-sos-panic-button-a7956866.html
http://elitedaily.com/social-news/get-fancy-new-emojis-update-iphone-ios-11/2075272/

Leave a comment!

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

List one thing I should know about the new IOS 11 update.
What is the Do Not Disturb feature of the new IOS11?
What's the combo that will replace my laptop?

091917WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/ios-11-best-features-how-to-download-and-more/

https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-download-and-install-ios-11/

https://www.wired.com/story/raising-wages-to-help-workers-could-actually-help-robots-replace-them/

https://www.cnet.com/news/red-sox-may-have-used-fitbit-not-apple-watch-to-steal-signs/

Leave a comment!

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

Which operating system is being announced today?

Name one reason that raising wages for workers be bad?

Which smartwatch was used to 'steal' signals?

091817WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/really-happened-apples-face-id-fail-onstage-181213050.html

https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/16/16318582/iphone-x-android-user-perspective

https://venturebeat.com/2017/09/15/probeat-iphone-x-buyers-should-thank-samsung/

Leave a comment!

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

What happened during the recent Apple demo of the new IPhone X?

What's one of the best things about using Android?

Why should IPhone X users thank Samsung?

091517WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:


Guess who I met last night? The father of the World Wide Web--even shook his hand!


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Berners-Lee
https://webfoundation.org/about/vision/history-of-the-web/
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn/Common_questions/How_does_the_Internet_work


I guess you could say I had a 'brush with greatness.'


Leave a comment!


dmac



Ticket to Ride:


Who is the father of the World Wide Web?
What did he do that made him so famous?
What's the difference between the internet and the web?

091417WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elon_Musk

http://www.spacex.com/

http://www.businessinsider.com/spacex-rockets-blowing-up-youtube-video-2017-9

Leave a comment!

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

Where was Elon Musk born?

What is SpaceX?

The latest rocket is called?

091317WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:


https://techcrunch.com/2017/09/12/new-bluetooth-vulnerability-can-hack-a-phone-in-ten-seconds/

http://fortune.com/2017/09/13/armis-blueborne-bluetooth-ios-android-windows-linux/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLNtZKpL0P8

https://www.armis.com/blueborne/#devices

Leave a comment!

dmac

Ticket to Ride:

What is an attack vector?

What is the name of this one?

How is it different from others ?

091217WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/12/16268126/apple-event-live-stream-time-new-iphone-x-8-schedule


https://news.google.com/news/video/5AOqsoNBD7k/d_tu7eHYisxOAEMlBiqA_JTFnDauM?hl=en&ned=us


https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/12/16293578/samsung-foldable-phone-2018-galaxy-note


http://www.technewsworld.com/story/Too-Few-Candidates-to-Fill-Growing-Number-of-Open-Source-Jobs-84775.html

http://www.technewsworld.com/story/The-Smart-Home-Appliance-and-You-84751.html

Leave a comment!

dmac

Ticket to Leave:
Which company has a foldable phone?

What is open source?

What info is Roomba tracking?

091117WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.wired.com/story/apples-ios-11-will-make-it-even-harder-for-cops-to-extract-your-data/
https://www.cnet.com/au/news/the-new-apple-iphone-iphone8-iphone7-iphonex-will-be-boring-get-over-it/

https://www.engadget.com/2017/09/11/the-morning-after-monday-september-11th-2017/

https://www.pcmag.com/news/356096/

http://business.financialpost.com/technology/gaming/nintendo-declares-mario-is-no-longer-a-plumber-so-what-he-is

Leave a comment!

dmac

Ticket to Leave:

What's the Apple OS called?

Name one new feature of the the IPhone 8?

What's Mario's new profession?

090817WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://investor.equifax.com/news-and-events/news/2017/09-07-2017-213000628

http://www.techradar.com/news/equifax-data-breach-how-to-tell-if-youre-one-of-the-143-million-users-affected

https://www.tomsguide.com/us/equifax-breach-what-to-do,news-25798.html

https://news.google.com/news/video/fIR-RbA-R4s/d-gywQ0tX3tLfSMkl_ACaV9smxFxM?hl=en&ned=us

http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/09/08/549280066/hurricanes-are-sweeping-the-atlantic-whats-the-role-of-climate-change

https://www.pcmag.com/news/356056/

http://www.businessinsider.com/apple-price-1000-iphone-8-edition-bundle-barclays-2017-9

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dmac

Ticket to Leave:

Which company had the data breach?

What is a data breach?

Where is the company located?

090717WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:


https://www.techspot.com/news/70857-angry-birds-maker-rovio-finally-going-public.html
https://www.angrybirds.com/
http://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/swiss-chocolatiers-unveil-4th-type-chocolate-pink-hued/story?id=49638845

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dmac

Ticket to Leave:

Which company is going public?
Which product did they develop?
Where is the company from?

090617WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.cnet.com/news/boston-red-sox-apple-watch-smartwatch-to-steal-signs-from-new-york-yankees/
http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense/2017/09/05/the_boston_red_sox_finally_found_the_apple_watch_s_killer_app_stealing_signs.html
https://howtheyplay.com/team-sports/Baseball-Signs-The-Games-Secret-Underbelly
https://www.edwardtufte.com/bboard/images/0002wS-7256.jpg

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dmac

Ticket to Leave:

Who stole what from whom?
Which tech device was used?
How did they do it?

090517WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Here are 8 sci fi ideas that may become science fact:

https://www.cnet.com/pictures/8-sci-fi-ideas-that-might-become-science-fact-pretty-soon-pictures/

Pick one and tell me why you think it may or may not work!

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dmac

Ticket to Leave:

Why does Elon Musk think that artificial intelligence may start WWIII?

083117WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

http://money.cnn.com/2017/08/29/technology/ford-dominos-self-driving-car/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb0Kzb3haK8
https://www.wired.com/2016/10/ubers-self-driving-truck-makes-first-delivery-50000-beers/
http://www.criticallink.com/2017/05/left-hand-turns-challenge-self-driving-cars/
https://apps.bostonglobe.com/business/graphics/2017/04/driverless/series/teaching-a-driverless-car-to-turn-left/

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dmac

Ticket to Leave:

Which company is testing self-driving cars for delivery?
What is Uber testing?
What can't self-driving cars do well?

083017WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.wired.com/2017/08/photos-capture-devastating-flooding-houston/
https://www.wired.com/story/what-are-the-odds-of-a-super-storm-like-harvey/
https://patch.com/texas/meyerland/hurricane-harvey-houston-floods-dredge-alligators-snakes-fire-ants
https://www.wired.com/story/why-those-floating-fire-ant-colonies-in-texas-are-such-bad-news/

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dmac

Ticket to Leave:

Which city is being deluged by rain?
What is the name of the hurricane that is doing this?
What is now floating around in the water?

82917WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://hyperloop-one.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_FyOBCVGWE

https://www.wired.com/story/hyperloop-musk-student-competition/

Ticket to Leave:

What's a hyperloop?

Who just won the hyperloop completion?

What was one idea that resonated with you after seeing the video?

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dmac

082817WarmUp

Welcome to another year of GrokIt!

GrokIt originally appeared 7 years ago. While teaching at RHS, I conceived it as the digital equivalent of the Do Now or activator you may be used to other teachers giving to you to start the class.

Interestingly enough, I believe the blog has taken up a much more important role in my classes.

I envision using GrokIt as a hi-tech portal to get you and your energies focused on the class topics of the day by hyperlinking around the net to:

•discover state-of the-art technologies

•bump into some engaging topic

•just enjoy a fun and interesting website.

My hope is to try to kindle a spark of interest in computers and technology.

After all, the World Wide Web and everything in it was created by software developers, computer programmers, web designers, all kinds of techie people of which you are the next generation.

I also want to create a class community, a public forum from which you could express your opinions and see the opinions of others about these topics.

So here's today's GrokIt.

One of my favorite sites is Wired. Check it out @

http://www.wired.com/

Pick one article, read it and leave a comment.

dmac