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Hands-On: Zenith Defy Zero-G Watch

Back in 2018, Zenith reintroduced the “Zero-G Tourbillon” concept to the world (minus the “tourbillon” label) with the Zenith Defy Zero-G. Later that year. we went hands-on with a limited-edition white and orange-colored Swizz Beatz collaboration version of the Zenith Defy Zero-G watch here. I recently had the chance to see another version of the […]

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What the paper's say: Wednesday's front pages

Wednesday's front pages are dominated by tributes to legendary GAA commentator Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh who passed away aged 93 along with airport chaos as Aer Lingus pilots will go ahead with their industrial action.

Listverse 

10 Crazy Facts about Cycads That Might Surprise You

Cycads are famous for being ancient. However, this isn’t the plant’s only claim to fame. Despite looking like a peculiar (but boring) tree, cycads offer an unexpected trove of oddball facts. Whether it’s unusual biology, history, misconceptions, or unique records, cycads have them all. From a cycad monument destroyed by scientists to the respect cycads […]

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Ultimate Ears announces new Everboom speaker, Boom 4 with USB-C, and more - The Verge

  1. Ultimate Ears announces new Everboom speaker, Boom 4 with USB-C, and more  The Verge
  2. Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM Is A Bluetooth Speaker To Get Excited Over  Forbes
  3. The feature-laden UE Everboom is a small Bluetooth speaker with a sizeable price tag  What Hi-Fi?
  4. UE's Everboom speaker fills the gap between Mega and Epic  Yahoo! Voices
  5. The Rugged Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM: Superior Sound That Is Waterproof, Dustproof and Floatable  Joplin Globe

NPR (npr.org) 

The human brain is hardwired to recognize faces. But what if you can't?

Humans are hardwired to see faces — even in inanimate objects. We have a lima bean-shaped part of our brains dedicated to facial recognition. But this process isn't always straightforward. Science journalist Sadie Dingfelder is one of 10 million Americans who are face blind, or struggle to recognize the faces of people they know. In her new book, Do I Know You? she dives into this, as well as the science of memory and imagination.

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NPR (npr.org) 

The truth and lies behind one of the most banned books in America

Author Mike Curato wrote Flamer as a way to help young queer kids, like he once was, better understand and accept themselves. It was met with immediate praise and accolades — until it wasn't. When the book got caught up in a wave of Texas-based book bans, suddenly the narrative changed. And like so many books that address queer identity, Flamer quickly became a flashpoint in a long, messy culture war that tried to distort the nature of the book.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Tamil Nadu Assembly urges Centre to take up caste-wise census

The Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Wednesday, urging the central government to conduct a caste-based census along with the overdue 2021 census. Chief Minister M K Stalin emphasized the importance of such a census for formulating policies that ensure equal rights and opportunities in education, economy, and employment. The resolution received support from various political parties, including the BJP, but was adopted in the absence of the AIADMK members, who were suspended for disrupting proceedings.