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Here’s an Up-Close Look at That Important Thing From Infinity War‘s Post-Credits Scene
You know what we’re talking about. The thing. You know, that one? Look, let’s just get past a spoiler warning and dive into what we’re actually talking about. There we go, much better. Now, as you probably know if you’ve ventured this far, Avengers: Infinity War ends with a beautiful, tiny glimmer of hope among … Continued
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Facebook Screwed Up So Hard, Nurses Are Protesting a Hospital Named After Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg put his name on a hospital, and the act of hubris is predictably not boding well with those concerned with their privacy. About a dozen current and former nurses protested the name change over the weekend, in which they covered Zuckerberg’s name outside the hospital in blue tape. Zuckerberg and his wife donated … Continued
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Here’s a Great Look at Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’s Awesome Practical Dinosaurs
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom will have more dinosaurs in it than every single Jurassic movie before it combined, according to a recently posted featurette. Obviously, that means a lot of CG dinosaurs but it also means plenty of practical ones too, and both are on full display in this neat video. From the T-rex and … Continued
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Facebook Dodges Parliament’s Questions About Cambridge Analytica, Ads Inciting Violence in Myanmar
Facebook has responded to a list of 39 questions provided by British lawmakers concerning user privacy, but in many cases, the company failed to adequately provide answers, a parliamentary committee said. Asked, for example, who at Facebook ultimately made the decision not to inform users that their information had been illegitimately acquired by the political … Continued
By Dell Cameron - Tech NewsNews
Facebook’s New Youth Portal Is a Way Better Resource for Adults
On Tuesday, Facebook debuted its Youth Portal, a subsite featuring dozens of quick explainers on its privacy and data collection policies, as well as general tips for using social media. It’s actually a great resource for adults. The sections are concisely written, with cute emoji that sort of look like updated versions of Clippy—a reference … Continued
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Against Amazon’s Wishes, Seattle Passes ‘Head Tax’ on Big Businesses
In a unanimous decision (9-0) yesterday, the Seattle City Council approved a version of the “head tax” plan—a progressive tax on big businesses to combat homelessness in the city—putting an end to months of fierce debate. Those opposing the legislation claim the tax is aimed at jobs, or hiring in general. Technically, it’s a tax … Continued
By Avery Ellis - EartherNatural Disasters
Enormous Wildfires Are Spreading in Siberia
Dry, warm weather has primed Siberia for wildfires this spring. After a moderate outbreak in April, the countryside has lit up in a major way in May. The fires are the latest in a litany of changes taking place in the northern part of the world. Wildfires lit up last week in Russia’s Far East … Continued
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Snapchat’s Unskippable Six-Second Ads Have, Sadly, Arrived
Things have been rocky for Snapchat. After going public in March 2017, Snap Inc. has seen its stock price drop by more than 50 percent in a little more than a year, while taking a $40 million loss on unsold Spectacles and more or less canceling a redesign that had users complaining in protest. So … Continued
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The Hungriest Black Hole Ever Detected Gobbles a Sun-Sized Star Every Two Days
Supermassive black holes at the centers of galaxies can get absurdly huge, sometimes reaching masses billions of times greater than our Sun. The rate at which black holes grow can vary, but Australian astronomers have detected one such object with an unusually intense appetite, making it the fastest-growing black hole ever detected in the observable … Continued
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Kaspersky Is Moving Some of Its Operation From Russia to Switzerland to Win Back Trust
An embattled Kaspersky Labs is fighting back against accusations that its ties to the Russian government can create a security risk when using its anti-virus software. On Tuesday, the cybersecurity firm announced that it will be moving a significant chunk of its infrastructure to Switzerland, and an independent group will be able to review its … Continued
By Rhett Jones - Tech NewsGoogle
YouTube Might Finally Get an Incognito Mode to Hide Your Weird Searches
Right now the best way to watch YouTube on your phone without being tracked by its ever-knowing recommendation algorithm is to either completely log out or pause your viewing history. But on Tuesday morning, Android Police reported that Google is experimenting with an Incognito mode inside the YouTube for Android app. The mode has appeared … Continued
By David Turner - Tech NewsApple
So, Like, What’s the Next iPhone Gonna Be Called?
Your brand new iPhone X ain’t that brand new anymore, and as it passes the six-month marker of its existence, one has to wonder “What’s next?” No doubt a new fleet of iPhones is coming from Apple, but even that presumption presents yet another question posed by philosophers across the internet: “What’s the next iPhone … Continued
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Uber Will Let Users Take Sexual Assault Claims to Court, But Still Prohibits Collective Action
Women who say they were sexually harassed and assaulted by Uber drivers have been fighting with the ridesharing company to have their cases heard by a jury. The company has pushed back against this demand for months, but on Tuesday, it finally freed them from mandatory arbitration, enabling them to have their cases heard in … Continued
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Someone Inserted Harrison Ford’s Face Into a Solo Trailer and It Is Wrong Wrong Wrong
It’s a heartwarming moment when Harrison Ford surprises Alden Ehrenreich during a press junket interview. But it’s a bloodcurdling experience watching the older man’s young face slapped onto the younger man’s present-day body. Watch this fan edit of the Solo: A Star Wars Story trailer and see for yourself. “I couldn’t help wonder what would … Continued
- ScienceSpace
Here’s Why NASA Is Sending a Miniature Helicopter to Mars
NASA will be testing heavier-than-air flight on Mars by sending miniature robot helicopter with the upcoming Mars 2020 rover. The four-pound helicopter’s rotors will spin at 3,000 rpms, 10 times faster than helicopters here on Earth, according to a NASA release. That’s because the Martian atmosphere is only about 1 percent the density of Earth’s. … Continued
- EartherEnvironmental Justice
Scott Pruitt’s Plan to Bring Economics Into the Clean Air Act Is Dangerous
Here we go again: The Environmental Protection Agency wants to sacrifice clean air for—you guessed it—money. Last week, administrator Scott Pruitt released a “Back-to-Basics” memorandum to reform the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) review process under the Clean Air Act. This is pretty common practice; every five years, the agency is supposed to review … Continued
- How To
How to Choose Between iTunes and Google Play Movies & TV
We live in an age where a huge library of film and TV show content can be yours at the click of a button, but once you’ve decided what you want to buy and keep forever, you’ve got a choice of where to get it from. Here we’ll explain the pros and cons of two … Continued
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Scientists Transplant Memories Between Sea Slugs… Sort of
If you were wondering, “Hey, scientists have done a lot recently, but when are they going to transplant memories like in Westworld?”—we’ve got good news. A team reports that they’ve now transplanted memories between slugs. Well, sorta, kinda. The University of California, Los Angeles researchers gave slight electric shocks bunch of donor slugs, which made … Continued
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Lego’s Harry Potter BrickHeadz Are Going to Avada Kedavra You With Cuteness
Lego is about to take its biggest bite yet out of Funko’s domination of the adorably-deformed, collectible figurine market with the addition of its first Harry Potter BrickHeadz characters. The new figures include Hermione, Ron, Dumbledore, Harry himself, and his snowy owl, Hedwig. Harry Potter and Hedwig will be sold as a 180-piece two-pack for … Continued
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Exciting News: Toys ‘R’ Us Is Selling Sex-Toys-R-Us.com
As part of a fire sale to repay its debt, beloved and bankrupt toy store Toys “R” Us is offering up its intellectual property—which not only includes its name and trademarked mascot, but also all the inactive domain names it bought up to avoid potential embarrassment. That’s right: kinkytoysrus.com and its frisky partner, sex-toys-r-us.com, are … Continued
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