#60 Daily Tech: Prison Money Diaries: What People Really Make Behind Bars
Prison Money Diaries: What People Really Make Behind Bars
We asked people in prison to track their earning and spending — and bartering and side hustles — for 30 days. Their accounts reveal a thriving underground economy behind bars.
Amazon is buying Roomba vacuum maker iRobot for $1.7 billion
Amazon on Friday announced it has agreed to acquire the vacuum cleaner maker iRobot for approximately $1.7 billion, scooping up another company to add to its collection of smart home appliances amid broader concerns about its market power.
Generators That Can Power Up to 500 Homes Using Only Ocean Waves
This could be a great renewable energy option for land-strapped coastal regions looking for sustainable energy alternatives. Oscilla Power is the company behind an incredibly innovative technology looking to power coastal cities using nothing but the waves. This could change the game for many areas traditionally struggling with energy dependency due to isolation, lack of natural resources, or other struggles commonly attributed to coastal areas.
The lost nuclear bombs that no one can find
The US has lost at least three nuclear bombs that have never been located – they're still out there to this day. How did this happen? Where could they be? And will we ever find them?
Why your daily stand-ups don't work and how to fix them
Daily stand-ups are a classic example of learned helplessness. We all know they’re useless, but we tell ourselves “that’s just how things are” and do nothing about it.
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