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Meeting new people or breaking out of a friend bubble can be hard, and approaching a stranger can feel vulnerable and awkward. Recognizing this, Beavertown Brewery's "Is This Seat Taken?" campaign has placed bar stools in nine pubs across the UK to encourage patrons to start conversations with strangers. These stools which are definitely eye-catching and hard to miss act as physical icebreakers. When someone wants to sit down or grab the stool for another table, they're encouraged to introduce themselves and offer a friendly "cheers."Developed by PR agency Here Be Dragons, the campaign aims to create opportunities for patrons to connect with one another, even if they initially feel uncomfortable or unsure of what to say. According to a survey commissioned by the brewery, 42% of British people say they wouldn't feel confident enough to start a conversation with a stranger. To nudge them out of their comfort zone, Beavertown also shares tips from psychologist Katherine Templar Lewis. Her advice includes maintaining eye contact, smiling, engaging in small talk about topics like the weather or pets, and embracing the potentially awkward moments.By transforming a simple bar stool into a catalyst for conversation, Beavertown Brewery reminds us that sometimes, the most meaningful interactions begin with a simple "Hello," or "Is this seat taken?" As communities seek ways to combat loneliness and foster social bonds, this creative approach offers a template for the role businesses can play in bringing people together, one shared moment at a time.
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Google will beta test a new feature for Google Wallet that can turn US passports into a new form of digital identification. Google announced the new feature on its official blog. Now digital IDs made from passports and state issued IDs can be used as valid forms of identification at certain Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints at some US airports. Now you wont have to play Beat the Clock with all of your pockets frantically searching for your wallet as you slowly approach a TSA agent in line. This new digital ID feature wont work at every airport. As of Thursday, 21 states and the commonwealth of Puerto Rico have at least one airport that accepts digital ID. You can consult the TSAs digital map on its website to find out if the state youre leaving or flying to accepts digital IDs at security checkpoints. Digital ID adoption has grown across the country for both Android and iPhone users even if its not available in every state. Major airports in Arizona, Colorado and Georgia started accepting state IDs from Google Wallet users. Last month, California started accepting IDs in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet at some airports.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apps/google-wallet-is-testing-turning-passports-into-digital-ids-213526915.html?src=rss
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Valve has big savings on the entry-level (LCD) Steam Deck. You can take 25 percent off the 512GB model or 15 percent off the 64GB one, dropping their prices to $336.75 and $296.65, respectively. The sale runs through September 26 while supplies last for the two phased-out models. The 512GB (NVMe SSD) LCD Steam Deck initially cost $449, so the sale shaves over $112 off its MSRP. For some perspective, the OLED version with the same storage costs $549. This deal on the (lower-grade but still high-quality) LCD variant is a terrific chance to get started with handheld PC gaming on the cheap. The LCD Steam Deck has a seven-inch display (1200 x 800) with 60Hz refresh rates and 400 nits brightness. The 512GB model adds anti-glare etched glass that the 64GB lacks, so if both fall within your budget the former is a no-brainer upgrade at only $40 extra. Both variants have 40Wh batteries with a theoretical eight hours of uptime, but our tests found they averaged around 4.5 hours with regular use. (If needed, you can squeeze more out by lowering brightness and refresh rates.) Each model includes a standard carrying case. In Engadgets 2023 re-review of the LCD Steam Deck, Jessica Conditt concluded the entry-level model offers a fantastic return on investment, even compared to its premium OLED sibling. Most mainstream games that launch today are classified as either Verified or Playable on Steam Deck, and most gamepad-friendly games will fare well with the handheld. The bottom line: Although the OLED model is worth the upgrade if it fits your budget, this LCD model especially when cut by up to 25 percent is still a fantastic entry-level handheld gaming device that offers only a slightly compromised experience compared to the (much more expensive) high-end one. Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter and subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter for the latest tech deals and buying advice.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/the-lcd-steam-deck-is-up-to-25-percent-off-right-now-194740400.html?src=rss
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