January 14, 2015

After a slew of new gadgets were unveiled at the annual Consumer Electronics Show, what’s atop the wish list for the average user? A survey found that number-one isn’t a wearable tracker, a sharper TV or a connected refrigerator. More consumers say they simply want better battery life for their smartphones. Source Link

Does eating whole grains help you live longer? A 27-year study found that people who ate a diet rich in whole wheat bread, oatmeal and other whole grains were more likely to have a longer life and less likely to die of heart disease. Researchers say whole grains slow the digestive process and that can prevent harmful spikes in blood sugar levels. Source Link

First it was books, then movies, audiobooks, and all kinds of downloadable content, and now libraries are loaning-out the Internet itself. Library systems in about 20 communities nationwide are lending wireless Internet hotspots to patrons. It’s estimated that about 100 million Americans still are without home Internet access. Source Link