When a golden retriever gets "too wild" and needs a time out, his human hands him a screen with his favorite distraction: squirrels. A tiny iPhone surprisingly — and hilariously — does the trick (first video below). But when he graduates to a large flat-screen TV (second video), the squirrels become all too real as the pooch winds up into revved-up barking mode. — Read the rest
When given plastic toy eggs with treats inside, these hilarious dwarf mongooses at the Oregon Zoo couldn't be any more excited — or energetic. Running around at full speed, they bat, chase, and crack open the eggs while performing such feats as a backward moonwalk, a powerful egg pass between the hind legs, and a few horse kicks for good measure. — Read the rest
Farley is one lucky dog. Noting her obsession of a single door stopper, her human caretaker made her a toy with 25 of them for Christmas! Of course, she goes bonkers for it. First, hesitation. Then, sheer joy!
Screengrabs via JustBeingFarley/YT
In this footage, a cat makes an error of judgment and acknowledges it.
These cute sea otters at the Oregon Zoo are old hands when it comes to delicious oyster snacks. Pounding the oyster shells on rocks like shucking pros, the hard-working otters then kick back to enjoy the fruits of their labor.
While finding a great Android-compatible controller is easy, finding games with controller support isn't easy. The Play Store doesn't require developers to list whether their game supports external controllers, so downloading and playing the game is the only way to find out.
The latest insights from Diabetes UK show that over 4.9 million people are currently living with diabetes in the UK, with rates almost doubling in the last 15 years. At the current prevalence rates, the NHS spends around £10 billion on average each year in managing and treating the condition, which will also increase alongside growing rates. However, research consistently shows that combined lifestyle interventions can be effective in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes by ~50%.
The pandemic has significantly impacted patient access to healthcare and millions of patients with diabetes have been unable to get regular health checks with their healthcare team. With many GP appointments still being held remotely, wearable devices are increasingly being piloted to help people monitor long-term health conditions and, as a result, the value of wearable devices to help people better manage such conditions is becoming increasingly recognised.
In November, people in the UK and particularly those living with diabetes, will be able to use a new blood glucose logging tool from Fitbit. They will be able to track their glucose levels by manually logging them throughout the day. Users can then view those levels right in the app alongside other metrics from Fitbit such as physical activity, sleep and their logged nutrition, to help better manage their holistic health and wellness all in one place. Within the app, users will be able to set personalized ranges so they can see when they are outside their target range to better identify important changes. They can also receive reminders to log their glucose levels so they can view their trends over time.
Fitbit has a multi-year partnership with Diabetes UK to help raise awareness of the condition and help educate people on the importance of getting to know their body and how it works. This is in order to encourage behavior changes that may help lessen the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and help people to understand and manage their diabetes, in addition to benefiting overall health and wellbeing.
“We want to help empower people with cardiometabolic conditions such as diabetes so they can better manage their health and wellbeing,” says Nicola Maxwell, head of Fitbit Health Solutions in EMEA. “We hope that by making the blood glucose logging feature available through our app, it will help provide accessibility for more people. We are passionate that our work with Diabetes UK will continue to raise awareness for and help improve the health of those living with diabetes.”
The increasing rates of diabetes, coupled with increasing focus on patient self-management, highlights the need for tools and technology to help people with diabetes better manage their condition.
“Often when people are diagnosed with diabetes, they feel overwhelmed and in reality have to spend most of the time self-managing their condition,” says Emma Elvin, Senior Clinical Advisor at Diabetes UK. “By logging their blood glucose levels in the Fitbit app, users can see what types of lifestyle factors affect their diabetes and how their blood sugar fluctuates. Seeing all their trends in one place can help people to gain back control. This can give them a greater sense of control and help them to begin to make small changes to manage their diabetes more effectively.
Jason Chou is a self-taught 3D artist from Covina, California. And beginning in March 2021, he embarked on an ambitious journey: to photoshop Paddington the Bear into every movie, ever. Or at least until he forgets and gives up.
I Photoshop Paddington into another movie until I forget: Day 242 pic.twitter.com/Nr4vQ4SCSR
Already at #1 on iTunes in every country it does business is Voyage, Abba's first album in 40 years. It sounds like it was recorded in 1982 and that's exactly the way everyone likes it. Writes Pitchfork: "the Swedish pop titans attempt the seemingly impossible: balancing the lure of nostalgia with the pull of the present day. — Read the rest
In addition to readying a new “Google Weather Frog” option for clock faces, the Home companion app now has a redesigned UI when choosing albums for your Nest Hub Photo Frame.
The post Google Home app gets redesigned ‘Photo Frame’ settings menu that adds a preview appeared first on 9to5Google.
Facebook held its Connect 2021 keynote today, a company-wide conference originally dedicated to its Oculus-branded VR branch. In addition to announcing a whole slew of VR-focused products, Mark Zuckerberg finally revealed a previously-rumored rebrand to his business, changing its name to "Meta."
Earlier this year, the people behind Brave Browser bought a search engine and turned it into something that they could call their own, allowing their users to search the web privately. Now, after a few months in beta, Brave Search has replaced Google as the default search engine in the latest version of the Brave Browser, which could be said to be a brave move.
These elephants are just having the most fantastic time!
Kobowriter [github] is software by olup that turns a Kobo [Amazon] into a nice simple e-ink typewriter. Just bring your own battery-powered keyboard and Bob's your uncle.
— Read the restFor years I thought that e-ink was the ultimate medium to write in broad daylight without eye strain or focus fatigue.
If you're like me and can't stand the wet, cavernous mouth-sounds of mainstream ASMR videos, give this one a try: a teeny-tiny little baby kitty chilling in the grass, getting the pets it deserves, and spending time with mom.
This is just so darn cute I have to go play with my dog.
When some bottlenose dolphins are hunting their dinner, they use their tails to stir up the mud on the seafloor to construct a circular jail to trap their prey. See them do it in the video below. Scientists have observed the behavior in the Florida Keys and now they've seen it in Caribbean dolphins as well. — Read the rest
Giraffes have been misunderstood, reports Katie Hunt, and have social lives as deep as elephants. Far from the aloof and preening creatures of past understanding, they have cooperative social systems, matrilineal societies and elaborate systems of communication that we had no idea existed. — Read the rest
A playful mama bobcat romps around with her cub on the roof of a Phoenix, Arizona couple's home as they record her. But once she notices she's being watched, she turns the tables and, walking towards them, brazenly stares back until she is just inches from their window (starts 1:12). — Read the rest
Once the humans are tucked away, these owls in Yuma, Arizona know where to play. Arriving at a large playground, er, porch at 10:30 pm, they spent their time munching on bugs, preening, exploring, and exuding great charm as they posed for the camera. — Read the rest
This trusting mama cat proudly displays her 1-week-old kitten to the family dog, and seems to be showing her canine friend how to be gentle with the newcomer. Whoever says cats and dogs don't mix well hasn't seen this video.
Via Newsweek
Kotaro and Hana, the curious small-clawed otters who were entranced with a popcorn machine (but not so much the popcorn) last month, love their new toys: red cherries. The large "marbles" are inspected, rolled, juggled, paddled, cuddled… But eaten? Nah. That would spoil all the fun. — Read the rest
Welcome to the roundup of the best new Android games that went live in the Play Store or were spotted by us in the previous week or so. Today's list is broken up into several segments, ranging from best, average, to mediocre. So whether you're looking for the best games of quality or are simply looking for the latest free-to-play gacha titles, you're covered. This week is a strange one, where I have a couple of premium games in the mediocre section.
Read More14 new Android games from the last week: The best, worst, and everything in between (7/12/21 - 7/18/21) was written by the awesome team at Android Police.
Tide To Go resembles a felt-tip marker. However, instead of ink, it contains a stain remover developed especially for food and beverage stains. This is something I bring on trips with me, and both my wife and daughter keep one in their bags. — Read the rest
Your pet wants your attention. Actually, scratch that. Your pet needs your attention. Those interactions are the moments your dog or cat lives for. But as painful as it may be to acknowledge, you just can't give your pet all the time and attention they crave. — Read the rest
Enya's Watermark (1988) drew from Celtic, New Age, and ambient styles resulting in a crossover commercial hit album for the former Clannad keyboardist/background vocalist. Now, composer Florian T M Zeisig has taken a cassette of the album, cut it up into tiny bits, looped and processed the parts, and recomposed it into a gorgeous new album that hints at the original but is simultaneously something quite new and fresh. — Read the rest
Baby flamingos don't automatically stand on one leg – the pose comes with practice. And practice is what the adorable rescued flamingo chick in Costa Rica is doing below as its leg flutters uncontrollably, then just hangs mid-way up. At times the chick actually strikes a one-legged pose for a few moments before losing it again. — Read the rest
High winds at Snetterton Race Circuit in Norfolk, England allowed this lovely kestrel to hover in place. What's remarkable is how still the bird's head stays while it is hovering.
There's also a cool nest cam channel that shows how many nest raids these poor birds have to deal with. — Read the rest
