Nov 20
Nov 20
While hotels are generally situated in convenient locations, such as in the heart of a city, near public transport, sometimes they don’t necessarily impart the feel of the place you are visiting, plus it can also be expensive. This is where Airbnb comes in, where people who own homes can rent out their homes/rooms as a hotel alternative.
For those who might be particularly adventurous, it seems that in a partnership with what3words (via TechCrunch), Airbnb will now list stays with Mongolia’s nomads. What this means is that if you are traveling to Mongolia and would like to experience what it might be like to live as the nomads do, you will be able to find listings via Airbnb’s platform.
While in the past it was possible to arrange such stays, by going through Airbnb, there is the added benefit of accessibility. The listings on Airbnb are with Dukha reindeer herders where according to the description, it will provide “two wooden beds, sleeping bags and an open-fire stove for heating and cooking, as well as full access to the reindeer tribe’s backyard” in the Taiga forest in Northern Mongolia.
It does sound like quite an adventure because when guests meet their hosts, they are then taken to the mountain camp which can be accessed either via reindeer or horse. If you are thinking of doing something different this holiday, then perhaps this could be an adventure worth checking out.
Airbnb Will Now Let You Stay With Mongolia’s Nomads , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
Nov 20
The European Southern Observatory (ESO) has announced that it has used the VISIR instrument on the Very Large Telescope to capture an image of a newly discovered, and very massive triple star systems in our galaxy. The official name for this triple star system is 2XMM J160050.7-514245, but the scientists gave it a name that is much more fitting for … Continue reading
Nov 20
Nov 20
Google’s Nexus phones were never really known for their cameras. In fact there have been several Nexus handsets whose cameras were quite bad, but Google has definitely turned things around with its Pixel lineup. Unfortunately now it looks like thanks to a bug, Pixel 3 users can’t even use the camera.
There have been several reports on Google’s product forums and Reddit where owners of the Pixel 3 are reporting that when they launch the camera, it just shows them a blank screen. Only a reboot of the phone returns the camera back to normal, although we imagine how inconvenient this must be.
It also seems that the trigger that causes this bug is when users attempt to launch the camera via apps, such as through Android Messages, Facebook, and barcode scanner apps. As far as a fix is concerned, a user on Reddit revealed that a Google support staff told them to perform a factory reset which doesn’t really seem to solve the problem either.
Google has yet to officially acknowledge the issue so it is unclear if a fix could already be in the works. In the meantime for Pixel 3 owners, if you want to use the camera, launch it via the app and not through other apps for now. Some users have had luck sending their phones in for a replacement unit, so you could try that too if your device is affected by the same bug.
Pixel 3 Bug Disables The Phone’s Camera , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
Nov 20
Trump’s pardoning of the Thanksgiving turkey provided “The Tonight Show” host with a flock of comic fodder.
Nov 20
POW! Entertainment posted an open letter to Bill Maher after the comedian mocked people mourning Marvel icon Stan Lee.
Nov 20
“The Late Show” host’s spoof grilling of Trump took a bizarre Bigfoot turn.
Nov 20
Fox News’ Chris Wallace Shares Hilarious Thanksgiving Recipe For Reconciliation
Posted in: Today's Chili“There is nothing more combative than the Thanksgiving dinner table.”
Nov 20
Cat Finds Forever Friend In Firefighter Who Saved Her From California Wildfires
Posted in: Today's Chili“She just chilled on my neck and shoulders as I’d walk around.”
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