The
little brother to the world’s biggest selling tablet computer is
officially here. Apple has unveiled its new smaller-screen iPad that
will compete with Amazon’s Kindle Fire HD, Google’s Nexus 7 and
e-readers like the Barnes and Noble Nook. The new iPad mini model will
ship November 2nd with a starting price of $329. Source Link
Is
that office chair your worst enemy when it comes to good health? A new
study found that even those who exercise regularly face a higher risk of
diabetes and heart disease from too much sitting. The average adult
spends about half their day sitting, but you can break up that time with
short walks, stand-up meetings and less time sitting while watching TV. Source Link
It
appears that we’re hard-wired to hate harsh sounds like fingernails on a
blackboard. Researchers say such sounds trigger a part of the brain
that turns up our negative reaction. A study showed that the sound of
metal scraping on glass is the most annoying, while the most pleasant
sound is applause. Source Link
