Geeksouts — Page 31
China built GrowHR – a shape-shifting robot that literally grows like a human skeleton, squeezes through tight spaces, and walks on water. If machines keep getting more organic, more adaptable, more us than we are…
Will cities one day measure population by both humans and autonomous beings?
Because 13,000 humanoid robots shipped last year alone. When something can grow and reshape itself to fit our world better than we can, you have to wonder – are we slowly becoming the secondary species in our own backyard? That’s not sci-fi anymore. Scary, is it? That’s a question worth sitting with.
Just discovered Holi is a thing in at the Seaport in NYC tomorrow, and now it’s on my radar. A festival built around throwing color at people? I need to experience this someday.
via Instagram
You already know how to build a habit. You brush your teeth every day without negotiating with yourself about it. What if you treated everything else the same way?
“Habits should feel like brushing teeth.” — Preetam Nath
This idea from Preetam Nath is the ultimate fix for burnout.
I have been thinking about it a lot lately.
The internet is indeed flooding with AI slop.
“You cannot separate the platforms from the people making the AI. Do I trust [tech companies] to have the right compass about AI? No, not at all.” — Jeremy Carrasco
The companies selling us the mops are the same ones leaving the faucet running. They profit from the mess, then charge us for the cleanup.
“Human creativity is one of the most important things we have in the world. And if AI drowns that out, what do we have left?” — Rosanna Pansino
Who’s actually motivated to fix this?
via CNET
Small shifts, big impact. 🌱 New research from @RealSimple highlights that you don’t need a total life overhaul to live longer.
Honestly, most of this is just common sense, but we could all use the reminder. If you want to live a long and healthy life, stick to the basics below.
The top 5 habits that actually add years:
- Moving for 30 mins a day 🏃♀️
- Prioritizing quality sleep 😴
- Staying socially connected 👯♂️
- Managing stress 🧘
- Eating more whole foods 🥗
It’s never too late to start! Which one are you focusing on today?
I learned a new word today: Quishing.
It’s a sneaky twist on phishing where scammers use fake QR codes to steal credentials, capture payment details, or install malware. We scan them for everything these days, but it’s time to be more vigilant.
Quick tips to stay safe:
- Inspect stickers: Look for physical tampering or overlays.
- Preview URLs: Use a scanner that shows the link before it opens.
- Verify sources: Never enter passwords on a site reached via an unsolicited QR code.
Stay sharp out there! 🛡️
Via The Intelligence
I wish they’d create a phone like the Nothing Fold concept. It’s wide and tall when closed, opening into a mini-tablet—the ideal hybrid. The first Pixel Fold was nearly perfect but too short. With Samsung rumored to go “wide” soon, is it also short?
Colon cancer is increasingly hitting younger adults. While doctors once recommended starting tests at 50, the age was lowered to 45.
As the article states,
“Early detection through screening is the best way to prevent the disease or find it at an early, more treatable stage.”
Don’t wait.
via AP News
