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Nov 14, 2019
It's a truth universally known to smartwatch reviewers that inevitably, a Pebble fan will eulogize their faithful but dying smartwatch in your inbox, comments, and DMs. Nevermind that Pebble bit the dust years ago. These loyal diehards are genuinely, rightfully bereft, holding on to aging devices because the other…
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Nov 14, 2019
The technology continues to evolve, but 3D printing is still mostly used for creating prototypes or parts that won't have to endure tremendous stresses or rigorous wear and tear. That might not always be the case, however, as researchers at Rice University found a way to 3D print complex patterns resulting in plastic…
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Nov 14, 2019
This decade marked not just one but a series of turning points in the history of physics.
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Nov 14, 2019
Pandemic | $24 | Amazon
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Nov 14, 2019
Laser pointers: they're not just for taunting cats anymore. Marine researchers claim that at least some species of wild fish will dutifully chase a laser point on the seabed. And what's more, this quirk might help scientists better understand how these fish protect their homes.
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Nov 14, 2019
Our new Batman speaks on...Batman action figures. The Marvel vs. DC rivalry is about to get a big bump. Plus updates from Nancy Drew, Riverdale, Star Wars Resistance and more. Spoilers in spaaaaaaace....
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Nov 14, 2019
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Nov 14, 2019
We now have the technology—and the broadband and cellular speed—to see each other when we want to chat. And when it comes to video-calling apps, you've got a plethora of options to pick from on phones, laptops, and even TVs. Here are the ones we like the most, ranked.
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Nov 14, 2019
Seagate BarraCuda SSD 500GB Internal SSD | $57 | Amazon
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Nov 14, 2019
Motorola is bringing the flip phone back, baby: On Wednesday, Verizon announced the debut of a new Razr phone with a 6.2-inch foldable display that flips to half size. (But not before a day of leaks.)
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Nov 13, 2019
Well, in what could be yet another seal of the apocalypse melting down and sloughing off like skin at Chernobyl, Arizona Representative Paul Gosar meticulously inserted a conspiracy theory about late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein into a Twitter thread on Wednesday.
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Nov 13, 2019
Rick and Morty has returned with season four, and with it has come a bunch of corporate tie-ins. One of the latest is a Dungeons & Dragons game based on a comic book crossover series about Rick's adventures as a power-hungry Dungeon Master. It may not be the best D&D game out there, but for DMs eager to have someone…
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Nov 13, 2019
One prominent software developer's viral Twitter thread, several Steve Wozniak tweets, one New York State probe, two corporate press releases, and approximately 144 hours later, Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore) has tweeted that he, too, will be investigating the crapshoot mystery of Goldman Sach's allegedly sexist algorithm…
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Nov 13, 2019
I think I might like organizing the contents of my closet even more than I enjoy buying the things that then need to be organized.
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Nov 13, 2019
I imagine it's looking pretty grim from where Netflix is standing right now.
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Nov 13, 2019
The Disney show is called The Mandalorian. The toys call him "The Mandalorian." And in the first episode, he's referred to mostly as "Mandalorian." Suffice to say, it seemed pretty clear the identity of the main character on the new live-action Star Wars TV show was being kept a secret. Or, was it?
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Nov 13, 2019
The fossil fuels driving climate change make people sick, and so do impacts like extreme heat, wildfires, and more extreme storms, according to research published on Wednesday. In short, the climate crisis is a public health crisis.
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Nov 13, 2019
The New Horizons team announced yesterday that MU69's official name would be "Arrokoth."
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Nov 13, 2019
Ahead of Stadia's launch next week, Google's representatives fielded questions during an AMA on Reddit about what exactly the video game streaming service will include in the beginning. The answer is, not much.
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Nov 13, 2019
Comcast's justification for refusing to carry channels by Entertainment Studios Network owner Byron Allen-whose channels include Cars.TV, Pets.TV, and Recipe.TV-could arguably dismantle 1866 civil rights protections, in a case that appeared before the Supreme Court today. Totally unrelated to the case, I submit to the…
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Nov 13, 2019
We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.
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Nov 13, 2019
Satellite observations of Jezero crater on Mars, the chosen landing site for NASA's next rover mission, have revealed evidence of minerals that are exceptionally good at preserving traces of ancient life, making this an even better place to send the rover than initially thought.
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Nov 13, 2019
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power stepped up its game in season four, giving us a story that was big, challenging, and tragic. The Netflix animated series isn't afraid to take risks and bring its characters to their lowest points, just to see what they can do. There was a lot to celebrate this season, but there were…
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Nov 13, 2019
Lifewit Laundry Hamper | $14 | Amazon | Promo code GBWTB3NG
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Nov 13, 2019
Artificial intelligence has changed the way we roam the internet, buy things, and in many cases, navigate the world. At the same time, AI can be incredibly weird, such as when an algorithm suggests "Butty Brlomy" as a name for a guinea pig or "Brother Panty Tripel" as a beer name. Few people are more familiar with the…
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Nov 13, 2019
Elizabeth Banks' new take on Charlie's Angels hits theaters on November 15, and rather than wondering if it's a necessary addition to the franchise (or how that first Drew Barrymore film is 19 years old?), we thought we'd go old-school and revisit the original TV series, which ran for five seasons starting in 1976.
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Nov 13, 2019
You may have seen alarming headlines today warning of the "Black Death plague" that's believed to have infected two people in China. But while there are real reasons for public health officials and residents in that area of the world to be concerned, there's no reason to fear a deadly pandemic.
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Nov 13, 2019
On Monday, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi was roundly condemned, including by this website, for telling Axios's HBO show that the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by the Saudi government was "a serious mistake," just like when Uber killed a woman with its self-driving car. Khosrowshahi then dismissed both incidents by…
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Nov 13, 2019
The first season of Netflix's The Witcher isn't even out yet, but the studio knows that basically everyone is on-board to stare at Henry Cavill's Geralt, which is why it makes all the sense in the world that the series has already been renewed for a second season.
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Nov 13, 2019
SteelSeries consistently makes terrific gaming gear, and this discounted Rival 310 Gaming mouse is no exception. It offers everything you could want for gaming, including an adjustable sensor that goes up to 12,000 DPI, large back and forward buttons, 16.8 million color lighting (obviously), and programmable settings…
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Nov 13, 2019
By solving a complex protein structure, biologists have unlocked a critical mechanism in plants that could lead to improvements in how photosynthesis works, and by consequence, greater crop yields.
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Nov 13, 2019
A new paper asks: What if antimatter is the portal into the dark universe?
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Nov 13, 2019
This year saw plenty of tech giants dabble in finance. Apple released its credit card, Facebook just launched a Venmo competitor and is trying to get its Libra cryptocurrency off the ground, and now Google is reportedly mulling offering a financial product of its own—checking accounts.
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Nov 13, 2019
Warning: This article includes descriptions of sexual and physical abuse of children.
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Nov 13, 2019
The first look at the Sonic movie was an unmitigated disaster. Its horrifying take on the blue speedster was so universally reviled that it sparked a wave of backlash so furious, the film was delayed and conversations about the undue pressure on its animators to comprehensively redesign the movie's hero emerged. But…
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Nov 13, 2019
There you are, minding your own DM business, when all of a sudden you're added to a group chat with a bunch of other work colleagues, neighbors, parents, old school friends, or people probably, maybe going to a party in three weeks' time. You don't have to settle for this shoddy group chat etiquette—here's how to stay…
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Nov 13, 2019
Travelpro Platinum Magna 2 Carry-On | $100 | Amazon
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Nov 13, 2019
Discounted AirPod Pros, inexpensive cast iron cookware, and an Alexa device for your car lead off Wednesday's best deals from around the web.
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Nov 13, 2019
The City of Canals has become a city underwater as the worst flooding to hit Venice in 50 years engulfed 85 percent of the city this week.
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Nov 13, 2019
This story was produced in partnership with Atlas Obscura.
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Nov 13, 2019
The Trump administration continues to fail at making blueprints for untraceable, undetectable 3D-printed firearms free and easy for anyone to attain. On Tuesday, a federal judge ruled that Trump's State Department could not allow plans for such guns to be posted online, claiming that it had circumvented Congress in…
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Nov 13, 2019
Honest Company Gold Box | Amazon
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Nov 13, 2019
Four Months of Amazon Music Unlimited | $1 | Amazon | New members only
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Nov 13, 2019
The good news for MacBook and MacBook Pro users is that Apple has finally capitulated and fixed, or at least improved, the low profile butterfly keyboards that have been causing headaches, and straight-up failing, since 2015. The bad news is that, for the time being, the only upgrade path available is the new…
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Nov 13, 2019
Get your first tiny glimpse of Lovecraft Country. HBO Max wants to turn the Point Horror books into a new anthology. Angelica Ross teases fan upset around the identity of AHS: 1984's Final Girl. Plus, more Carnival Row enters production, what's to come on The Purge, and another new look at Tremors 7. Spoilers get!
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Nov 13, 2019
The first smart home gadgets from a few years ago weren't actually very smart, but times have changed, and there's now plenty of good reasons to upgrade your vacuum cleaner, your sound system, and even your microwave, with some AI-powered voice-detecting smarts.
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Nov 13, 2019
I've never loved the AirPods. That's mainly because I'm one of the few people whose ears just don't fit with the mostly universal design. But they wouldn't be so popular if they weren't great earbuds. So when Apple announced the AirPods Pro with different fit options and a flurry of new features, I thought it must be…
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Nov 13, 2019
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Charging Grip | $19 | Amazon
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Nov 13, 2019
The impeachment hearings against President Donald Trump start today in Washington, D.C. at 10 am ET/ 7 am PT. And even if you're not near a TV, you can watch it all unfold on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and more, with our links below.
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Nov 13, 2019
A federal court in Boston ruled on Tuesday that suspicionless searches of electronics at U.S. border crossings are unconstitutional, finding that reasonable suspicion of an actual crime is required before authorities can demand access to cell phones and other devices.
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Nov 13, 2019
If you're lucky enough to live in a country where Disney has launched its vast, occasionally breaking, and petrifyingly all-encompassing new streaming service today, you've probably watched the first episode of The Mandalorian by now. Shall we talk about it? Let's talk about it.
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Nov 13, 2019
Donald Trump's senior policy advisor Stephen Miller, the immigration ultra-hardliner behind this White House's nastiest efforts to villify and torment immigrants and refugees, pushed racist talking points and linked to white supremacist websites in leaked emails published on Tuesday by the Southern Poverty Law Center.
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Nov 12, 2019
Disney is finally here and with it comes hundreds of classic Disney movies, some impressive original content, and zero new Marvel Studios shows. Which, of course, we knew. Those shows aren't going to start rolling out until late next year. However, to tease fans of what's to come, Marvel Studios did add a 12-minute…
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Nov 12, 2019
If you're a parent, you know there is literally nothing worse than the full-scale screaming that ensues when your toddler loses her mittens in the middle of a blizzard, calling for you to dive head-first into a snowbank in an effort to curb the high-octave madness. Amiright?
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Nov 12, 2019
His Dark Materials has no intention of slowing down. The sophomore episode of the new Philip Pullman adaptation continues to raise the stakes, with Lyra on a mission to find Roger and snuff out the truth about Mrs. Coulter. Through all the conspiracies, investigations, and ultimate betrayals, His Dark Materials also…
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Nov 12, 2019
We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.
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Nov 12, 2019
Facebook, a company best known for its societal fuckery and gross mismanagement of user data, has announced the launch of its Venmo competitor, Facebook Pay. A real treat for anyone looking to share even more of their valuable data with what is arguably one of the most reckless companies in the world.
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Nov 12, 2019
There could be a million different structures with the ability to store genetic information, according to a recent paper.
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Nov 12, 2019
NASA's Curiosity rover sniffed out an unexpected seasonal variation to the oxygen on Mars, according to new research.
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Nov 12, 2019
A handful of folks recently spotted an unwelcome addition to the Facebook app for iPhone. Some stray swipes on the News Feed would inexplicably reveal the viewfinder for the phone's rear camera. It's unclear if the camera was recording, but there it was lurking in the background of an app that's infamous for running…
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Nov 12, 2019
On Monday, we reported that dirt-cheap transcription service Rev was lowering the already precarious minimum pay for its independently contracted workforce by over 3o percent. The change wasn't even announced in an email, according to multiple Rev workers.
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Nov 12, 2019
Honest Company Gold Box | Amazon
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Nov 12, 2019
The Japanese space agency has declared an end to the exploratory phase of the Hayabusa2 mission. Beginning tomorrow, the overachieving spacecraft will leave Ryugu and head back to Earth, bringing—hopefully—its asteroid samples along with it.
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Nov 12, 2019
Security researchers who played a role in uncovering the Spectre and Meltdown attacks that targeted microprocessors revealed on Tuesday a new vulnerability in Intel chips which they claim the company failed to address after it was first alerted a year ago.
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Nov 12, 2019
Just in case you forgot that Microsoft is deep into augmented reality, the early access version of Minecraft Earth is finally available on iOS and Android for Americans to get a taste of the future.
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Nov 12, 2019
A new "Surprise Me" button will be added to the Xbox One's game library, Microsoft announced yesterday on Twitter. Rolling out first for players in the Xbox One insider testing program, the "Surprise Me" button will allow the indecisive player to select a game randomly from their library to play.
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Nov 12, 2019
A power strip these days needs to have more than just a few AC outlets. You need USB, and perhaps just as importantly, USB-C Power Delivery, to easily charge and power every kind of device.
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Nov 12, 2019
Just when fans though a brand new live-action Star Wars TV show would be the biggest headline with the launch of Disney , a historical change is there to challenge for the title.
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Nov 12, 2019
Finally, the day has arrived—Disney launch day, that is. Tempting as it was to call in sick today with a terrible case of the Mandalorian (and a stuffy nose), I'm here, and I've created a guide that will help get you started with Disney . This includes how to quickly install the app on your various devices, activate…
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Nov 12, 2019
Leadership at WeWork knew that the company's custom phone booths had elevated amounts of formaldehyde for months before it warned its customers about sitting inside the small toxic cells, according to a report from Bloomberg.
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Nov 12, 2019
Plans have been announced to convert abandoned areas in Fukushima to a renewable energy hub, a scheme that will involve the construction of new solar plants, wind farms, and a power transmission grid that will feed Tokyo with electricity.
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Nov 12, 2019
Last night, Goldman Sachs issued a second statement dimly alluding to the algorithmic voodoo behind the Apple Card's allegedly discriminatory determinations of creditworthiness, claiming that the banking giant "[has] not and never will make decisions based on factors like gender."
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Nov 12, 2019
Inspired by the way diving bell spiders and fire ants use their water-repelling legs and bodies to trap air in order to float on water, researchers from the University of Rochester have found a way to make solid metal structures float on water, potentially paving the way for unsinkable boats or smartphones that won't…
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Nov 12, 2019
The Midwest woke up this week to weather colder than somewhere between Mars and a witch's tit. Record-setting temperatures have already been recorded across the U.S. The chill will continue to push into the East Coast on Tuesday, raising the odds of more temperature records falling.
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Nov 12, 2019
I'm sitting here on my couch having just watched a live-action Star Wars TV series and I still can't believe it.
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Nov 12, 2019
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking its denial of science a step further. The New York Times got its hands on a new draft of "Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science," a proposal the agency first announced last year. Unfortunately the latest version of the document looks even worse than the…
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Nov 12, 2019
A heartbreaking number of Americans know someone who has died after not being able to afford medical treatment, according to the results of a new Gallup survey out Tuesday. Within the last five years, it found, some 34 million Americans believe they've lost someone in exactly that way, and even more Americans…
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Nov 12, 2019
Preorder Amazon Echo Show 8 | $100 | Amazon
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Nov 12, 2019
Chris Pratt's next sci-fi movie gets a name change. Kevin Feige promises new characters and worlds in whatever he's got cooking up for Star Wars. DC's Stargirl has been pushed back. Plus, even more Mandalorian footage, and what's to come on His Dark Materials and Black Lightning. Spoilers now!
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Nov 12, 2019
Disney day is officially here. Everyone has the chance to size up the massive catalog of Disney content with a free seven-day trial (don't forget to unsubscribe if you don't want to keep the service). But if you're a Verizon customer, you can get an entire year of Disney for free—if you have the right type of…
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Nov 12, 2019
A Mr. Coffee Gold Box, Lenovo gaming laptop, camping pillow, and a home decor sale lead off the Tuesday's best deals from around the web.
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Nov 12, 2019
A year ago, Adobe revealed a potential game changer for the iPad that could help turn the tablet into a legitimate laptop replacement: the full version of Photoshop was coming to iPadOS. A year later, the mobile version of the long-revered photo editing app is finally here, and it's a near unusable disappointment.…
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Nov 12, 2019
Sonic the Hedgehog is back—and this time, he's adorable.
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Nov 12, 2019
First, Instagram killed Snapchat when it cribbed its Stories feature. Now, the social media platform is reportedly gunning for TikTok with a new format called Reels.
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Nov 12, 2019
If any year gave us more content offerings than most of us knew what to do with, it was 2019. There were game streaming products, there were news service launches, and most of all, there were so many streaming services announcing themselves in an already crowded space that it began to feel like maybe—just maybe—we had…
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Nov 12, 2019
Sonic the Hedgehog is back—and this time, he's adorable. The latest trailer for Paramount Pictures' Sonic the Hedgehog has arrived, trading "badass" one-liners for silly gags and showing off the redesign that was worth the wait.
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Nov 12, 2019
The UK Labour Party announced on Tuesday that it's been hit with a "sophisticated and large scale" cyber attack on its digital platforms but suggested that all of its data was secure.
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Nov 12, 2019
Over a year after it was first announced, Disney is finally here and full of cartoons, superheroes, and space wizards for you to gawk at. Last week, Gizmodo got a chance to check out the new streaming service app in its final form and speak with the team behind Disney 's launch.
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Nov 12, 2019
Apple TV exec Kim Rozenfield is out just weeks after the $5-a-month streaming service's debut, the Hollywood Reporter reported on Monday.
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Nov 11, 2019
Make a wish: Cameras in St. Louis, Missouri caught what appeared to be a meteor falling from the skies on Monday night, KSDL and KMOV reported.
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Nov 11, 2019
Apple won't be launching new augmented reality products until at least 2022 to 2023, the Information reported on Monday, citing an internal Apple presentation described by sources.
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Nov 11, 2019
Part of what makes Watchmen so fascinating is its status as a sequel set many years in the wake of the seminal graphic novel. While that means we get to examine legacy characters like Laurie Blake and Adrian Veidt in new lights, it means there's a whole set of new people to be intrigued by—and one of them is getting a…
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Nov 11, 2019
Google has tapped a partnership with a prominent healthcare services company to advance its healthcare software services offerings. But a new report alleges the data being used for the project comes from the health records of tens of millions of people who have no idea their data is being used by Google for this…
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Nov 11, 2019
Disney is a famously secretive company. It's so secretive, in fact, that some of its biggest mysteries have elevated into legend. Have you heard there's a basketball court inside the Matterhorn ride? Are there really full cities underneath the theme parks? In the Disney show The Imagineering Story, many of those…
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Nov 11, 2019
In recent months, hundreds of people in the U.S. have become acutely sick and have even died due to vaping. These cases have largely been tied to black-market vaping products made with toxic additives. But a new case study out of the UK seems to show that in rare circumstances, even legal e-cigarettes can cause…
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Nov 11, 2019
Rev, one of biggest names in transcription—and one of the cheapest services of its kind—opted to alter its pay structure with little warning for thousands of contractors on its platform, some of whom are furious at what they expect will be smaller paychecks from here on out.
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Nov 11, 2019
Netflix recently broke for a number of users, and the error message the company provided wasn't entirely clear about why. Gizmodo spoke with the company about the incident, and Netflix offered more details about why this is happening.
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Nov 11, 2019
T-Mobile CEO John Legere may be considering hanging up his magenta regalia for good.
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Nov 11, 2019
After spilling more than 383,000 gallons of oil last month in North Dakota, the Keystone Pipeline is back in service. The company behind this faulty-ass piece of infrastructure, TC Energy, turned the pipeline back on Sunday at reduced pressure to make sure it's operating properly. What's more, this is the same company…
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Nov 11, 2019
This morning, news broke that newcomer Jayme Lawson was joining the cast of Matt Reeves' The Batman. Who was she playing though? No one knew. Now we do.
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