🍷 Unplug and uncork: In Verona, Italy, Condominio restaurant is swapping screen time for wine time. Ditch your phone at the door, lock it up and get a free bottle of vino. Owner Angelo Lella calls smartphones a “drug” and 90% of Condominio’s diners agree, opting for wine over Wi-Fi.
Prefer two wheels to four?
Nah, I don’t mean a Harley. We’re talking to you, Vespa and Lime scooter folks.
Fiat is banking on you — and Gen Zers looking for a new ride — with its new Topolino. The tiny electric vehicle is 8.3 feet long and reaches just 28 mph. Check out the unveiling vid.
Fiat = Fix it again, Tony!
Because it’s so tiny and technically a quadricycle (like a bicycle, but with four wheels!), people as young as 14 can drive it in Italy. Cars in Europe are typically much smaller than the big honkers (see what I did there?) we drive in the U.S.
Here are the numbers: The average car in the U.S. is 14.7 feet long. The Ford F-150 is almost 21 feet. The Toyota Tundra and Dodge Ram 1500 aren’t far behind.
The price of the Fiat Topolino is $10,700. That’s bank! Speaking of … my aunt just got a cool senior citizen scooter. In Walmart, she can do 30 aisles per hour!
More password-stealing apps spotted - Check your phone
You probably have apps on your phone that you never use or perform the same function as programs that came with your device. All those extra apps are just slowing things down. Tap or click here for steps to keep your phone fast and safe.
Up to 15% tax refund
When you buy something while on vacation in Italy. By the way, this article says 22%, but that’s not quite right. Still, what a deal. I’d look for a designer handbag; they’re way cheaper there compared to stores here in the U.S. I always have Trevi saying goodbye to Rome.
Check your phone - Antivirus apps caught spreading banking malware
When it comes to smartphone apps, proceed at your own risk. When you decide to download an app, even if it’s from a trusted source, you could be exposing your data, privacy and even financial information without knowing it.
Devious new malware steals your money, then wipes your phone
Malware has been around for years. While variants come in different levels of severity, they are extremely dangerous when targeting your smartphone.
Unlike Apple’s closed ecosystem, anybody can make an app for Android with few checks and balances. Unfortunately, it also leaves Android users vulnerable to malware, as hackers can easily bury malicious code in an application.
For only $11
You can get a can of air from beautiful Lake Como in Italy. Sellers think it’ll appeal to American tourists because, ya know, George Clooney bought a villa there years ago. Anyone want to buy a can of air off Camelback Mountain for $5?
17,000 years old
The age of a baby boy’s remains uncovered in southern Italy. DNA analysis shows the child likely had dark skin, blue eyes and curly, dark brown hair. Scientists think he might have died from congenital heart disease. These archaeological findings always astound me.
Malicious new apps are stealing bank details - Here's what to look for
Screen recordings can be very useful when you want to explain something to a friend. A screenshot can also help you remember places, prices or contact details. But when malware records your screen without your knowledge, you are in trouble.
CBS News fooled by bogus viral video of sobbing nurse
Just because the COVID-19 outbreak is ongoing doesn’t mean the world has stopped turning. Just like before, trends continue to come and go. That also means memes, hashtags and viral videos are still circulating despite our global lockdowns.
Social media shows the devastating impact the coronavirus is having across the world
The impact of the coronavirus is undeniable. Across the world, tourist hotspots are like ghost towns. The same can be said for businesses like bars and restaurants — many of which have been shuttered by government officials.