Elon Musk’s Starlink Internet Dishes Are Attracting Cats

Plus, 5 tech habits to start right now for a happier 2022.

The Futurist uncovers unique and inspiring topics that feed your curiosity. Curated articles on technology, science, and culture delivered to your inbox. Not for you? Unsubscribe anytime below. /noms JAPANESE PROFESSOR CREATES LICKABLE TV SCREEN YOU CAN TASTE Dubbed "Taste the TV", this lickable TV screen can imitate food flavors and uses a "carousel of 10 flavor canisters that spray in combination" to mimic the tastes of items, Reuters said. The spray sample is then rolled out onto a "hygienic film" laid over a flat TV screen for the viewer to taste. Hypebeast /health WHY I'M GLAD I SWITCHED TO AN ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH It was purely by luck that I was in New York City last March when, completely out of the blue, a chip fell off the back of one of my front teeth. I've always had strong, healthy teeth, so I suppose I'd been taking them for granted. But I promise you, that experience was a real wake-up call. Because I am a long-term traveler and don't usually spend more than four to six weeks in the United States, chances were good that this could have happened in a country where I didn't speak the language. It was this thought that eventually brought me to an electric toothbrush. The Hill /tech 5 TECH HABITS TO START RIGHT NOW FOR A HAPPIER 2022 I have a confession: I'm a tab hoarder. My days online are spent digitally skipping from one tab to the next. I open new tabs, filling them with compelling news stories, Google docs, social media, and various random pages, then abandon several of them for weeks. I rarely return to complete the task I'd started but leave the tabs open with an optimism that's frankly not justified by my track record. Mashable /biohack STRESS LESS AND GET BETTER SLEEP WITH HELP FROM THIS CALM-INDUCING WEARABLE Stress messing with your sleep? Melt feelings of anxiety away with Apollo, the wearable that helps your body manage stress better. Instead of taking something to help you sleep, wear the Apollo device on your wrist or ankle and let touch therapy take over. In fact, in a study with over 500 participants, Apollo users enjoyed 19% more time in deep sleep, on average. Rest easy and take 10% off when you get Apollo Neuro today. [Partner] /interior @pernilleloof /story VIRGINIA FAMILY MOVES INTO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY'S FIRST 3D-PRINTED HOME Habitat for Humanity last week opened the doors to its first 3D-printed house. Four days before Christmas, new homebuyer April cut the ribbon on a three-bedroom, two-bath house she helped build in Williamsburg, Virginia. Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg teamed up with 3D printing home construction company Alquist for the project, which began in July. A crew printed the 1,200-square-foot home in just 12 hours — quicker (and cheaper) than the standard multi-week construction schedule. PCMag /vibes THE KEY TO RELAXATION IN 2022 IS THIS WEIGHTED BLANKET THAT'S 15% OFF It's no secret that we're all looking for better ways to wind down, de-stress, and protect our mental and physical wellbeing. Sunday Citizen's Snug Crystal Weighted Blanket delivers all of the rejuvenating, deep-sleep comfort and relaxation you need to recharge in 2022. Wrap yourself in the only weighted blanket that combines holistic healing, pressure therapy, and premium-quality softness. Filled with a blend of amethyst, clear quartz, and rose quartz crystals, Sunday Citizen's weighted blanket harnesses natural healing energy to relieve stress, soothe muscle tension, and calm your body and mind. It's also made with washable, thermoregulating fabric, for hassle-free comfort that lasts. Dubbed the softest blanket in the world, Sunday Citizen's Crystal Weighted Blanket is exactly what dreams are made of. Get it for 15% off today. The Fascination /musk ELON MUSK'S STARLINK INTERNET DISHES ARE ATTRACTING CATS Looks like SpaceX's Starlink — Elon Musk's bid to establish his space company as a heavyweight internet service provider using constellations of satellites — receiver dishes are attracting local cats on cold days. In a recent Starlink customer's tweet, we counted at least five cats cuddled up on one of the dishes, apparently to stay warm and take advantage of the heat it produces. Futurism /posted @thehistoriantraveller /bites Missing the heyday of hipsters? Relive the glory with this high-tech Bluetooth record player Got 5 minutes a day? Sign up for Morning Brew's free newsletter to get today's most important business stories condensed into bite-sized chunks Hibernate for winter with a season's worth of top-notch wine for just $70 THE FUTURIST Advertise |  Talk to Us  |  Shop |  Unsubscribe |  Our Friends @ The Fanny Pack Powered by StackCommerce 21 Market Street | Venice, CA 90291 View this email in your browser