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/

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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

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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

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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

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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/

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dmac