Is your TV connected to the Internet? What about your chair,or your fridge? Probably they are not. But in the future, most things in your home may be connected, thanks to the so-called “Internet of things”.

The Internet of things may be coming sooner than you think. Earlier this year, A Samsung CEO spent a lot of time talking about the Internet things. He said that five years from now,every Samsung product will be part of the Internet of things,no matter whether it's a remote control or a washing machine.

So, how do household(家用的) objects that are part of the Internet of things work? Well,think of a common chair. When connected to the Internet, the chair warms up when it knows the user has just walked into the room and is feeling cold.

An Internet-connected camera could help people feel safer in their homes. It can know people's faces and has an infrared sensor(红外传感器),so even if it's dark it can see when someone passes by and send you a message on your smartphone to let you know who's there. If the person is someone you don't know,it can tell you that ,too.

But according to MIT Technology Roview, whether companies are connecting dog food bowls or security systems to the Internet, there may be some problems. For example, many early connected-home objects don't have much built-in security, which means they could be hacked(被黑客攻击). Morever, it could be difficult to get these new machines to work together especially when they are made by different companies. To fight this ,many companies have joined the Open Interconnect Consortium, which had 45 menbers by late 2014.

So, picture this: you enter your home.The temperature changes to make you feel comfortable. Your favorite music starts playing for you. Do you think that this would be a good thing? It may happen sooner than you think.

    When on the go or traveling, a Disposable(一次性) Toothbrush might be just the product for you, Typically, a Disposable Toothbrush is made out of a plastic material, with toothpaste already on the brush head. Just add water while you are using it. In some new Disposable Toothbrush models, the toothpaste comes automatically(自动地) as you squeeze (挤) the handle of the toothbrush.

    Colgate has upped the competition in the Disposable Toothbrush market by creating a Disposable Toothbrush that you can use at your desk at work, in your car, or after eating at a restaurant. This toothbrush is called the Colgate Wisp, and is about the size of an index finger. The toothbrush can get to those places that are hard to reach just like a regular toothbrush. No water is necessary when using this toothbrush, making it very useful and convenient. A pack of four of the Colgate Wisp's run at about $2.99. If you are one of those people that like to brush your teeth throughout the day but hate the hassle of carrying a toothbrush and toothpaste around, this is perfect!

    Gadgets.boingboing.net is a website that allows different people to share their thoughts and experiences on a certain product. The website gives a general review on the Colgate Wisp，and following the review, people are able to share their first-hand feelings with readers. This is helpful if you are interested in purchasing the Wisp. Visit their website here: gadgets.boingboing.net.

    However, people throw them away after using them only once. It is a kind of waste and is very bad for the environment. If you travel to Beijing， remember to bring your own things. Starting from June, some hotels in Beijing will no longer provide guests with these disposable goods.

Imagine that you have woken up on the first day of your vacation. You enjoy a delicious breakfast, take a walk on the beach, and read the morning newspaper as you drink coffee. You are feeling happy and relaxed. But you may start to feel bored by the time the late afternoon comes around!

If you have ever felt like this, you're not alone. It turns out that having unlimited (无限的) free time is not always as great as we expected. What is the best amount (数量) of free time for our happiness?

Researchers tried to answer this question by surveying tens of thousands of people, collecting data (数据) on how they spent their time and how happy they were. After looking at the data, the research team found that having less than two hours of free time a day, was not enough to be happy. People with under two hours of free time a day usually had more stress. It means that they were simply too busy with work to get their happiness.

The fact that being too busy cuts happiness is true. It might lead to the answer that more free time is simply better. Surprisingly, having a lot of free time is not a panacea (灵丹妙药) for happiness. People surely get a certain sense of joy from finishing tasks. Having more than five hours of free time a day makes us lose the sense of joy. It is in fact cutting our happiness. But I think it is how we spend our free time that matters. When free time is used in more active ways, like playing a team sport, then five or more hours a day can keep of even produce happiness. However, spending five or more hours of free time alone can stop happiness.

Thinking of where to travel next？Check out these popular destinations（目的地） and pick your favourite one. 

New Zealand

New Zealand is beautiful no matter what time of the year you visit it. The best time to visit New Zealand is any time you like. The weather here is fine all year round. New Zealanders speak English And there are also many famous adventure activities and exciting sports for you to choose. 

South Africa

If you ask children what their favorite animal is，lions and giraffes must be on the top ten list. Then ask them if they'd like to see them for real!With beautiful beaches，great weather and all those favorite wild animals，you'll also find South Africa can be well worth visiting. 

Ireland

If you want to escape from the large crowds of Europe but still enjoy amazing food，history，road trips and nature，Ireland is the best place for you. It provides visitors with a very relaxing environment，Warning：you may have to give way to sheep on the road!

Portugal

If you are looking for a cheap destination that has a lot of places of interest and activities，Portugal is the place to go. Portugal was recently named as the best European destination at the World Travel Awards. Portugal is also one of the safest destinations in Europe and is becoming very popular with travelers. The busiest season is from June to September. 

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The men's Rugby World Cup 2023（橄榄球世界杯赛） starts on September 8th in France. The first game is between France and New Zealand. France may feel a little scared（害怕的）. New Zealand is a small country，but it has the best rugby team in the world!

Sione Mulipola，36，is a rugby player and coach（教练） from New Zealand. Rugby is very important there because it's the national （国家的） sport. "People start playing from a young age，just like I did，" he said. 

Rugby is different from other sports，like soccer. You need to tackle（抱摔）people. "As a coach，I see many players feel scared about getting hurt，but we teach them the rules and the right ways to tackle，"said Mulipola. 

A good rugby player can run fast and has a strong body. "They also need to think quickly. This makes the game so exciting to watch and play，"said Mulipola. It is said more than 100，000，000 people will watch the Rugby World Cup 2023.