B.R. Shenoy
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Content Creator|Blogger|Nature and Travel Photographer. Connect with me on Medium and NewsBreak.
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How TikTok’s BookTok Phenomenon Is Transforming the Literary World
“I think it’s really just been an evolution. We’ve always had these influencers that put books into readers’ hands and now TikTok has created an exponential growth way of doing that. It’s wonderful and really rewarding for publishers to see that readers are falling in love with our books and sharing it on this platform that can get it to so many people,” Libby McGuire, senior vice president and publisher at Atria Publishing, said to Observer.
By B.R. Shenoy5 months ago in Writers
Starship Technologies Now Providing Autonomous Robot Delivery on 50 US College Campuses
“”An entire generation of university students are growing up in a world where they expect to receive a delivery from a robot after a few taps on their smartphone,” Starship Technologies CEO Lex Bayer said in a press release.
By B.R. Shenoy5 months ago in 01
The Great Shoe Switcheroo
Once upon a time, in a land not too far away, I found myself in a bit of a shoe-related pickle. It all started when I dropped off my daughter at a friend’s house for a birthday party. The host, in her infinite wisdom, politely requested that everyone remove their shoes upon entering and leave them by the door.
By B.R. Shenoy5 months ago in Humor
Study Finds Many People Feel Their Job is Pointless
”David Graeber’s ‘bullshit jobs’ theory claims that some jobs are in fact objectively useless, and that these are found more often in certain occupations than in others,” says the study, published in the journal Work, Employment and Society.
By B.R. Shenoy5 months ago in Humans
The Rise of AI-Generated Influencers
“Welcome to my virtual realm! I am not your ordinary influencer; I am a 19 year old woman residing in Finland, but here’s the twist — I’m an AI-generated virtual influencer. As a fashion model, I bring an unparalleled and futuristic perspective to the realm of style,” writes Sofia’s website.
By B.R. Shenoy5 months ago in 01
How Your Zoom Background Can Impact Trust and Competence Perception
“This research shows how our Zoom backgrounds can affect the first impressions we make. If you want to come across as trustworthy and competent there are some backgrounds you should use and some you should definitely avoid,” says Professor Paddy Ross, a co-author of the study from Durham’s Department of Psychology, in a media release.
By B.R. Shenoy5 months ago in 01
A Culinary Adventure with Robot Delivery in the Mosaic District of Fairfax, Virginia
“Autonomous technology will play an important role in the future of transportation and the movement of goods. We see autonomous vehicles working together with couriers and drivers in a hybrid model that increases network density, platform reliability, and ultimately wins more merchants and customers,” said Abby Wheeler, an Uber spokeswoman.
By B.R. Shenoy5 months ago in 01
Unlocking the Mystery of Six Degrees of Separation
You may be familiar with the “six degrees of separation” concept, which involves linking people through shared acquaintances. Interestingly, this isn’t just a casual game but an actual phenomenon supported by research from various countries.
By B.R. Shenoy5 months ago in Humans
Sweet Memories of Pocky Sticks. Top Story - January 2024.
I’ve always love how food preserves a memory.” — Piolo Pascual When my daughter was younger, she enjoyed nibbling on Japanese Pocky sticks. These tasty chocolate-dipped biscuit sticks were a delightful and convenient treat, creating unforgettable moments that we cherish to this day.
By B.R. Shenoy5 months ago in Feast
