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It was a long journey across 11 countries in #Europe that gave me a good perspective how traffic culture varies from nation to nation. And it does change. A lot. Fortunately, the European Transport Safety Council compiles statistics on road accidents so that travelers like me can take a

A professional “happiness hacker” guides visitors to #Helsinki‘s most happiness-inducing outdoor spots. She also helps visitors “find their inner Finn” through her outdoor city tours. #travel #Europe
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20240718-a-happiness-hackers-guide-to-the-happiest-outdoor-places-in-helsinki
…and here is a travel guidebook authored by a local:
https://klaava.com/the-best-of-helsinki-second-edition/

Passport data of #EU citizens traded by a data broker – data probably leaked by a low cost airline:
A Belgian data marketplace has published the passport data of thousands of people on the internet. For months, lists with the names, dates of birth and passport numbers of the

Which European countries have the most Unesco World Heritage sites? https://klaava.com/europe/which-countries-have-the-most-unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-europe/

A US #adtech enterprise tried to sell private location data to a media in Germany – an investigation revealed:
The location data comes from mobile phone apps that pass on GPS data for advertising purposes. Location data usually comes from popular apps such as weather, navigation or dating apps.

An intriguing analysis of #Google search engine inner workings:
Google has transformed from a comprehensive search engine into something more akin to an exclusive catalog.
For users, it means that the information they’re looking for might exist but remain undiscoverable through Google. #SEO
https://www.vincentschmalbach.com/google-now-defaults-to-not-indexing-your-content/

Better #ereader than #Kindle:
There’s a new wave of minimalist screen gadgets on the horizon. Some are on a crusade to save our eyes, while others are all about taking the concept of readers into the limitless world of Android. In this field, nobody does it better

Can #AI help us with creativity? A research discovered some clues:
– writers with low inherent creativity benefited most from AI’s assistance.
– “We do not find that the most inherently creative people’s stories are being “supercharged” from AI ideas – this group of people is highly creative with

The #EU on has accepted #Apple’s pledge to open its “tap to pay” #iPhone payment system to rivals as a way to resolve an antitrust case and head off a potentially hefty fine.
The EU deal promises more choice for Europeans. Vestager said iPhone users will

There are other nice cities in Belgium, Netherlands and France where canals and centuries old architecture create an unforgettable experience for visitors, but Bruges has managed to retain the atmosphere and feel of an important, prosperous trading and artistic town from the medieval times. #travel #photography #Europe