121919WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

It's getting close to Christmas and Santa is hard at work. Where is he and what's he doing?

Take a peek at his village:

https://santatracker.google.com/

Leave a comment!

dmac

121819WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Like superheroes? Like Graphics?

Check it out at:

https://visual.ly/blog/20-super-infographics-about-superheroes/

https://visual.ly/tag/superhero

http://learnitanytime.com/3105/the-coolest-infographics-about-superheroes-on-the-internet-today/

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dmac

121719WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

It's no secret that technology is coming to your car. From advanced driver assist to TPSM even your car has a computer that tells it what to do:

https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/cars-with-the-most-high-tech-features-for-the-money

https://www.engadget.com/2019/12/17/cadillac-oled-morning-after/

https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/16/21024331/cadillac-escalade-2021-38-inch-curved-oled-screen

Leave a comment!

dmac

121619WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Thinking of getting a job as a server or cook in a restaurant? Think again!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8r0gmQXm1Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKBHnbYo-4s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3Jx7I9Djvs

Beware the foodbots!!!!

dmac

121319WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Think you're going to the NBA? Think again!

You'll need to shoot better than this guy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usgb3BdHRPg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLsQjR5MegE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmzSiCP2XIA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXsB7fXcWO8

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dmac

121219WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

So we know that robots will soon be driving our trucks and delivering our packages and food but one thing they can't do is make our music. You sure about that? Take a look:

https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/ae3n38/what-the-fck-is-animusic

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

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dmac

121119WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Well, it's happening, self-driving delivery. Check it out:

https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/article238238929.html

https://www.ttnews.com/articles/spread-news-self-driving-truck-makes-cross-country-butter-delivery

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

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dmac

121019WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Advances in robotic technology will eventually take over people's jobs. Take a look:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRHG7YObDuU&t=119s

Leave a comment!

dmac

120919WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

When it comes down to it, who is better humans or machine intelligence? Take a look:

https://www.siliconvalleywatcher.com/drone-racing-challenge--first-pro-human-champion-vs-ai-pilot/

https://www.wired.com/story/coders-versus-human-pilots-drone-race/

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dmac

120619WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Ever had the urge to take an Uber? Well read this:

https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/5/20997939/uber-safety-report-2018-sexual-assault-ride-hailing-platform-stats


https://www.uber.com/newsroom/2019-us-safety-report/?irgwc=1&utm_term=Vt7VpuQ5UxyJRi-wUx0Mo382Uknyxry7h12QUA0&adg_id=284979&cid=10078&utm_content=&utm_campaign=affiliate-ir-Skimbit%20Ltd._1_-99_national_D_all_ACQ_cpa_en&utm_source=affiliate-ir

So how can you protect yourself?

https://www.safety.com/rideshare-safety-tips

https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/keeping-you-safe-rideshare-dangers/75-eb9c7454-100c-4063-b5ee-6edf67a5cb00

Leave a comment!

dmac

120519WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

The other day we talked about the new foldable phones by Samsung and Motorola. Well now, there's another few players on the block:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uuISuCJV8I

https://www.tellerreport.com/life/2019-12-05---new-samsung-foldable-phone-for-%24-850-.H1LXjqSI6H.html

Is this going to make a difference? What is Apple going to do?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyUwlv1-f-U

https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2019/02/24/apple-iphone-fold-xs-max-xr-upgrade-new-iphone/#3040f95d5b53

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jaymcgregor/2019/11/17/this-is-the-foldable-phone-apple-should-make/#15d1dafb1611

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dmac

120219WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Today is Cyber Monday:

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

https://www.wired.com/story/best-cyber-monday-outdoors-fitness-deals-2019/

https://www.wired.com/story/best-cyber-monday-phone-gadget-deals-2019/

Leave a comment!

dmac

112619WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Look what the State Police are using to help them with their duties:

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

Also, Tesla has a new electric truck. Go along for a ride:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTw1eOpjHi4

Leave a comment!

dmac

112519WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Ever fanatasize you were Luke Skywalker or were part of that whole Star Wars universe? Well now, you can be:

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

Leave a comment!

dmac

112219WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

The world record for longest jet pack trip was just broken:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6VlzFj8LBQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCWqm_is95s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jij5RX8eXi4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUDShy4R2B8

Leave a comment!

dmac

112019WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

So, we've looked at a few foldable phones. What's a form factor? Check it out:

https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/the-galaxy-fold-2-could-be-cheaper-than-the-original-3955980

Leave a comment!

dmac

111919WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

If you're not a fan of the foldable phone how about 3d with a waterfall display and side virtual buttons. What?

Check it out at:

https://bgr.com/2019/11/18/galaxy-s11-design-wont-be-as-cool-as-samsungs-3d-display-phone-idea/

Leave a comment!

dmac

111819WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Ok, so there's on more foldable phone coming to market--the RAZR!

https://www.motorola.com/us/home?ds_rl=1276264&ds_rl=1276264&gclid=Cj0KCQiAn8nuBRCzARIsAJcdIfMipk8R0oeUJskz5Xjkbq7mHABLeyIwmA6Srg2z9-F-HKiMDV66eucaAvgpEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

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dmac

111519WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Like burgers? Don't like meat? No problem. Even Burger King is selling an Impossible Burger. Plant-based meat--what is it?

Check it out at:

https://www.today.com/food/what-plant-based-meat-here-are-our-top-10-product-t160303

https://www.beyondmeat.com/products/

Leave a comment!

dmac

111419WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Did you know that 50% of the videos you see on the internet are fake. Using AI and technology, it's possible to 'doctor' up videos into credible possibilities, all the while, being totally not real. Check it out at:

https://www.csoonline.com/article/3293002/deepfake-videos-how-and-why-they-work.html

https://www.techopedia.com/definition/33835/deepfake

Leave a comment!

dmac

111419WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

You've heard of the foldable phone:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9ydQoi2VbA

Well, Microsoft has a version too:

https://www.wired.co.uk/article/microsoft-surface-duo-neo

Aren't you enticed to buy one?

Leave a comment!

dmac

111219WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Not sure about robots taking over sports in your lifetime? Check it out:

https://www.foxnews.com/tech/mit-cheetah-robot-play-soccer

https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/10/mit-mini-cheetah-herd-dance-video/

https://www.aol.com/article/news/2019/11/11/new-mit-video-shows-cheetah-like-robots-freakishly-play-soccer-with-one-another/23858592/

Tom Brady--you're next!

dmac

110819WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

There is a whole new set of emoji. Check it out at:

https://www.wired.com/story/why-unicode-keeps-adding-boring-emoji/

Leave a comment!

dmac

11/07/19 WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

An 8th grade girl came up with this design:

https://fox43.com/2019/11/06/a-teenager-won-a-25000-award-for-inventing-a-solution-to-eliminate-blind-spots-for-cars/

https://www.core77.com/posts/91054/Eighth-Grader-Successfully-Makes-a-Cars-A-Pillars-Invisible-Using-Standard-Technology

Leave a comment!

dmac

110619WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

If your running Amazon Alexa in your home be careful, it can be hacked:

https://www.foxnews.com/tech/amazon-alexa-apple-siri-google-assistant-hack-lasers

Leave a comment!

100419WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

One of my favorite cartoons is the Jetsons, about a family in the future, filled with robots, flying cars, cell phones, etc. So how many of those became a reality?

Take a look:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usXvCZQocWo&t=6s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=836iIlA-awE&t=3s

Leave a comment!

dmac

11/01/19WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

What can you do with Python?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8Tko2YC5hA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLZuut1fYzQ

Leave a comment!

dmac

10/31/19WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Today is Halloween. Go to:

https://www.google.com

and click the start arrow for a trick or treat!

How did it begin? Check it out at:

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

dmac

10/30/19

Today's GrokIt:

Wanna go to Mars? You'll have to wait, the bees are going first!

https://www.wired.com/story/bees-please-stop-dying-in-your-martian-simulator/?itm_campaign=TechinTwo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTLq02Mpc4c

Leave a comment!

10/29/19WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Tom Brady may be the GOAT, but his time is coming to an end. I think we've already found his replacement:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skQHv5nG1mQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EV3MWmvg6bw

Leave a comment!

dmac

10/28/19WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Next time you're outside look up or rather look out for space junk just falling from the sky:

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-06170-1

https://orbitaldebris.jsc.nasa.gov/

https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/kessler-syndrome-space-junk-trap-earth/

Leave a comment!

dmac

10/25/19 WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

We talked in an earlier GrokIt about using Thorium as a fuel in retrofitted nuclear reactors. Well there are other 'moonshot' ways of generating power:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uStFvcz9Or4

Leave a comment!

dmac

10/23/19WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

So we're developing a text based adventure game. What's the history?

http://www.childofthe1980s.com/2011/02/04/text-adventure-games/

https://www.wired.com/2009/12/ff-new-nukes/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_text-based_computer_games

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10/22/19WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

So what are we going to do when the power runs out? Too bad we closed down all of the nuclear reactors. Maybe the use of thorium in LFTRs will help.

https://www.wired.com/story/andrew-yang-wants-a-thorium-reactor-by-2027-good-luck-buddy/

https://www.wired.com/2009/12/ff-new-nukes/

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dmac

10/21/19WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

So if robots will be taking our jobs, what are you supposed to do? What should you be studying to get yourself the skills you need?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59d3UZTUFQ0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oai1JX-2ruA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we7zHcsgo0o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4IQEbbiSGk

Leave a comment!

dmac

101819WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Where are the jobs going?

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

Leave a comment!

dmac

10/17/19WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

So technology even impacts the lottery:

https://www.inquisitr.com/4446396/man-programmed-lottery-computers-with-his-winning-numbers-won-millions-now-jailed/

Always remember: use your coding skills for good!

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10/16/19WarmUp

Today's Grokit:

Fornite Chapter 2 is here:

https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/15/fortnite-chapter-2-is-here-new-map-boats-and-less-grind/

Leave a comment!

dmac

10/15/19WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

What happened to Fortnite this weekend?

https://www.wired.com/story/fortnite-is-lost/

Leave a comment,

dmac

101119WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Continuing with the Rise of The Robots:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMT-ZoY-gL0

Leave a comment!

dmac

101019WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Getting tired of robots? You better get used to it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEIeS12TcWU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZ_-yb-TN9M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSJE3r5aEtw&t=319s

Leave a comment!

dmac

100919WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Don't think robots will ever take over sports?

It all starts here:

https://singularityhub.com/2019/05/19/are-these-robots-better-than-you-at-sports/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzoJFWqY3oA

Leave a com ment!

dmac

100819WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Now that horse racing is banned in this state maybe Massachusetts should do like in Abu Dhabi:

Camel Racing with Robot Jockeys!

https://science.howstuffworks.com/robots-replace-human-jockeys-camel-racing.htm

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/latest-sign-camel-racing-robotos-180955765/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0et10ZmYvzQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDBGdEZa9eM

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

Leave a comment!

dmac

100719WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Today Basketball is totally dependent on data:

https://biztechmagazine.com/article/2018/12/how-data-analytics-revolutionizing-sports

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1F-pEeSTPkE

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

Leave a comment!

dmac

100318WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Tesla has autopilot. How does it work?

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=how+tesla+autopilot+works&id=164456CC6288512DC0693D6FAE2AD71E60375FF0&s=1&view=detailv2&rtpu=%2fsearch%3fq%3dhow+testla+autopilot+works&FORM=IEQNAI

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=how+tesla+autopilot+works&id=164456CC6288512DC0693D6FAE2AD71E60375FF0&s=1&view=detailv2&rtpu=%2fsearch%3fq%3dhow+testla+autopilot+works&FORM=IEQNAI

Leave a comment!

dmac

100219WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

What's the next trend in automotive technology? How about the hydrogen car! How does it work? What are the advantages?

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=honda+hydrogen+powered+cars&&view=detail&mid=CE8D0D4E050E9E6A43B4CE8D0D4E050E9E6A43B4&&FORM=VRDGAR

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=honda+hydrogen+powered+cars&&view=detail&mid=996F6BFC682FFAF63A90996F6BFC682FFAF63A90&&FORM=VRDGAR

Leave a comment!

dmac

100119WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

What's the world population today?

https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/

What's the population of Revere?

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093019WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/23245/20190709/bees-are-the-most-important-living-being-on-earth.htm

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2120832-robotic-bee-could-help-pollinate-crops-as-real-bees-decline/

Leave a comment!

092719WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

You have a dog? How about one of these:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmNaLtC6vkU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8YjvHYbZ9w

How about something smaller:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYFPgdk2FUQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sjX-sQyLsY

Leave a comment!

dmac

092519 WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Don't think robots are nimble enough to take your job? Look at this:

https://www.bostondynamics.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sBBaNYex3E

Leave a comment!

dmac

092419WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Greta Thunberg tells the UN that its climate goals are not good enough.

Who is Great Thunberg and what is she talking about?

https://www.wired.com/story/we-are-nowhere-close-to-meeting-our-climate-goals/

Leave a comment!

dmac

092019WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

What is cryptocurrency?

https://blockgeeks.com/guides/what-is-cryptocurrency/

Leave a comment!

091919WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Is there a dearth of tech talent or not?

https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2013/04/the-myth-of-americas-tech-talent-shortage/275319/

Leave a comment!

dmac

091719WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Climate change is definitely happening. Look what it will do to these 3 American cities:

https://www.teenvogue.com/story/climate-change-timeline-st-louis-san-francisco-houston

What will climate change do to Revere?

Leave a comment!

dmac

091619WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Forget about self driving cars!

How about flying cars?

http://theconversation.com/the-future-of-flying-cars-science-fact-or-science-fiction-76701

What would be some of the issues that need to be resolved? Traffic, Safety, Cost?

Leave a comment!

dmac

090619WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Hurricane Dorian has decimated parts of the Bahamas. President Trump has suggested they get 'nuked'. Can it happen?

https://www.axios.com/trump-nuclear-bombs-hurricanes-97231f38-2394-4120-a3fa-8c9cf0e3f51c.html

https://www.livescience.com/trump-hurricane-nuclear-bomb.html

Should we do it?

Leave a comment!

dmac

090519WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.insider.com/samsung-galaxy-fold-release-date-us-revealed-2019-9

https://www.coindesk.com/samsung-to-release-crypto-friendly-edition-of-galaxy-note-10-smartphones

https://www.coindesk.com/samsung-to-release-crypto-friendly-edition-of-galaxy-note-10-smartphones

https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/2019/9/4/20849424/new-sword-shield-pokemon-nintendo-direct

Leave a comment!

090419WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

One of the coolest websites on the net is Google Maps which not only lets you find your way around the block but allows you to visit far off locations.

Pick a place that you always wanted to go and use Google Maps to 'walk down the street'.

https://www.google.com/maps/

Leave a comment telling us where you went and why!

dmac

090319WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Computer science jobs are the No. 1 source of new wages in the United States, she said, with a half-million unfilled openings nationally. In Massachusetts, there are nearly 18,000 open IT jobs. So how do you go about getting these skills.

Interesting article about CS pathways in high school:

https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/globelocal/2019/08/29/more-high-schools-are-forging-path-careers/cS4jgallqRgOUl2ZZsnLCN/story.html

Leave a comment!

Damian

082919WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Should we be able to kick a robot? Yes/No Why/Why Not?

https://www.wired.com/story/citizens-should-be-allowed-to-kick-robots/

Leave a comment!

dmac

082819WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

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

040319WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.cnet.com/news/game-of-thrones-has-the-most-malware-of-any-pirated-tv-show/

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/04/visual-studio-2019-goes-live-with-c-python-shared-editing/

https://www.wired.com/story/montana-county-crimp-bitcoin-save-the-earth/

Leave a comment!

dmac

040219WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.cnet.com/news/google-adds-snake-to-maps-apps-for-april-fools-day/

https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/tinders-height-verification-april-fools-day-joke-confuses-users-draws-backlash

https://techcrunch.com/2019/04/01/pokemon-go-and-the-april-fools-joke-that-made-billions/

https://www.wired.com/story/fermenting-gear-buying-guide/

https://video.wired.com/watch/almost-impossible-why-shooting-free-throws-at-95-is-almost-impossible

Leave a comment!

dmac

040119WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.phonearena.com/news/Huawei-foldable-flagships-future_id114958

https://www.techradar.com/news/half-of-huaweis-flagship-phones-could-be-foldable-in-two-years-says-ceo

https://mashable.com/article/tinder-height-verification/

https://metro.co.uk/2019/04/01/man-says-there-should-be-a-weight-setting-for-women-on-apps-after-tinder-reveals-height-verification-for-men-9073550/

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/04/the_best_video_game_april_fools_day_gags_of_2019

Leave a comment!

dmac

032919WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Let's take a look at my new smartphone:

https://www.anandtech.com/show/13981/samsung-announces-the-galaxy-fold-the-first-folding-smartphone

https://www.anandtech.com/show/14136/samsung-galaxy-fold-can-foldunfold-for-200000-times

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McdgS3Popjk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5n_nw38wn2E

Leave a comment!

dmac

032719WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

If you think that computing is restricted to your desktop or laptop, think again!

https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/27/the-morning-after/

https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/26/lamborghini-huracan-evo-spyder-ldvi/

Leave a comment!

dmac

032619WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/pan9wn/hackers-hijacked-asus-software-updates-to-install-backdoors-on-thousands-of-computers

https://www.consumerreports.org/hacking/shadowhammer-hackers-attack-asus-computers-through-routine-software-update/

https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/26/razer-phone-3-min-liang-tan-tencent-5g/

https://io9.gizmodo.com/a-gollum-prequel-might-be-the-most-fascinating-yet-egre-1833557498

https://www.rt.com/news/454718-pubg-facing-ban-india/

https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3003084/playerunknowns-battlegrounds-worlds-most-popular-smartphone

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dmac

032519WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Wrap your head around this!

https://www.wired.com/story/angry-nerd-the-next-big-one-will-be-a-dataquake/

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dmac

032219WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

We enjoyed yesterday's Google Doodle. How about checking out this one in honor of Spring:

https://www.google.com/doodles/celebrating-garden-gnomes

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dmac

032119WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Wanna harmonize? Check out today's Google Doodle:

www.google.com

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dmac

030619WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Hungry? How about eating some of these?

https://www.wired.com/story/save-the-lemurs-eat-the-crickets/

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dmac

022819WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

What's the dirtiest thing you will touch today? Check it out at:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2019/02/26/your-smartphone-screen-probably-disgusting-heres-how-clean/2950106002/

Leave a comment!

dmac

022619WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Will either of these 2 phones be the next phone you may be interested in buying to replace your Iphone?

https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/energizer-battery-phone-power-max-p18k-pop-3665107

https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/folding-phones-3664440

Leave a comment!

dmac

022519WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Like emoji? So does everyone else:

https://www.dictionary.com/e/video/why-we-love-adding-emoji-to-dictionary/?param=DcomSERP-mid2

https://blazepress.com/2014/10/21-emoji-combinations-use-words-wont-quite-cut/

Leave a comment in emoji!

dmac

021519WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Wanna see a cool website?

https://www.wired.com/story/captain-marvel-best-movie-website-space-jam/

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dmac

021419WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

R.I.P. Opportunity Rover!

Who's Opportunity Rover? What's Opportunity Rover?

Find out here:

https://www.wired.com/story/rip-opportunity-rover/

https://www.azcentral.com/picture-gallery/news/local/arizona-science/2019/02/13/nasa-mars-opportunity-rover-most-striking-photos/2773430002/

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dmac

021319WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Ever hear of a six word story?

http://www.sixwordstories.net/2008/12/for-sale-baby-shoes-never-worn-ernest-hemmingway/

Write me a six word story as a comment!

dmac

021219WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Want to work at Google? You'll need Gogglyness!

https://meiert.com/en/blog/googliness/

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-googleyness-you-googley-mr-adrien-feudjio/

https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/these-are-the-four-criteria-for-getting-a-job-at-google/news-story/d108ac6b3a3d527b2790c64b206f3ab6

Do you have Googlyness? Leave a comment explaining why or why not!

dmac

02119WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/08/apple-pay-teen-group-facetime-bug/

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/07/apple-threatens-to-remove-iphone-apps-caught-recording-users-screens.html

https://www.foxnews.com/tech/fortnite-is-killing-the-rest-of-the-video-game-industry

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dmac

020719WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

More interesting 'stuff':

https://bgr.com/2019/02/07/iphone-apps-can-record-your-every-tap-and-swipe-report-says/

https://gizmodo.com/cops-insist-waze-users-stop-snitching-on-dwi-checkpoint-1832410071

https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/07/us/new-emojis-2019-scli-intl/index.html

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dmac

02062019WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Some interesting 'stuff':

https://www.wired.com/story/teens-cant-escape-facebook/

https://www.wired.com/story/crypto-exchange-ceo-dies-holding-only-key/

https://www.wired.com/story/vintage-computer-photo-gallery/

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dmac

020519WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Well, the Super Bowl's over. Anyone notice the commercials?

Take a look:

https://www.wired.com/story/super-bowl-ads-2019/

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dmac

020419WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

We finally found a way to beat Ms. Linehan's advisory at Jenga:

https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/31/americas/mit-jenga-robot-scli-intl/index.html

https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/30/mit-researchers-are-training-a-robot-arm-to-play-jenga/

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dmac

013119WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

The Iphone FaceTime bug was discovered by a 14 year old high school kid:

http://ktar.com/story/2417848/tucson-high-schooler-accidentally-discovered-apples-facetime-bug/

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dmac

012919WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Another reason not to have an Iphone:

https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/28/facetime-bug-hear-audio/

https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/29/tech/facetime-bug-how-to-deactivate-scli-intl/index.html

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dmac

012519WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Interesting tidbits from the tech world:

https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/24/18196135/google-deepmind-ai-starcraft-2-victory

https://www.newsbtc.com/2019/01/24/samsung-s10-crypto-blockchain-ethereum/

https://slate.com/technology/2019/01/fortnite-video-games-money-laundering-scams.html

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dmac

012319WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Let's teach coding to kindergarteners--what?

https://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/2019/01/16/why-kindergartners-need-learn-code/zXbj39Jvhra7IYHRMbatyI/story.html

What do you think?

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dmac

01/18/19WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Like your steak and pork chops? How about just eating bugs!

https://www.wired.com/story/if-edible-insects-are-the-future-we-should-talk-about-poop/

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dmac

011719WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Fornite hacked!

https://www.engadget.com/2019/01/16/fortnite-security-flaw-epic-games-unreal-tournament/

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dmac

011519WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

It's CES time. Check it out at:

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/events/intel-ces.html?cid=sem43700040155792039&intel_term=ces+2019&campaign_name=2019_q1_gmc_us_mbe_search_ces_+Gen+-+CES+-+Exact&gclid=Cj0KCQiAg_HhBRDNARIsAGHLV5132G8mPqt3n27zpb4GiXweufW0_o5sI8aXlLjJ-iHPobci1Pc2ItoaAs1-EALw_wcB

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dmac

011119WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Teens aren't getting their driver's licence. Look at the stats:

https://www.wired.com/story/teen-driving-numbers/

Leave a comment and tell me why not?

dmac

011019WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Today is my father's birthday, he's 89 years old. Look up and answer the following questions:

• What year was he born?
• Name one thing that happened the year he was born?
• Name one famous person who also celebrates his birthday or even his birth year?

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dmac

010919WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Here it is, my new smartphone, the only one to replace my windows phone:

https://www.tomsguide.com/us/flexpai-smartphone-price-specs,news-29017.html

https://www.engadget.com/2019/01/07/royole-flexpai-hands-on/

What makes it so great? Should I buy it?

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dmac

010719WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

How do video games affect you?

https://video.wired.com/watch/tech-effects-how-video-games-impact-you

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dmac

010419WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

Want to make some coin? Build a video game!

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-go-made-nearly-800-million-in-2018-report/1100-6464155/

https://venturebeat.com/2019/01/03/pokemon-go-creator-niantic-raises-190-million-in-a-funding-round-it-doesnt-need/

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dmac

010219WarmUp

Today's GrokIt:

It all started with cave paintings and looks like that's where it's ending up. It looks like the end of the written word:

https://www.wired.com/story/children-emoji-language-learning/

http://unicode.org/emoji/charts/full-emoji-list.html

Leave a comment in emoji!

dmac