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Republican Politician Who Died of Covid-19 Wins Election in North Dakota
Republican Politician Who Died of Covid-19 Wins Election in North Dakota
David Andahl, a Republican candidate for the North Dakota state legislature, won election on Tuesday, but the 55 year old won’t be taking office. Unfortunately, Andahl died of the coronavirus last month.Read more... Go to Source
Uber and Lyft’s Dogshit Ballot Measure Passed
Uber and Lyft's Dogshit Ballot Measure Passed
Great: pop the champagne for Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, who won his exorbitantly expensive battle to avoid paying gig workers fairly at all costs.Read more... Go to Source
QAnon-Believer Marjorie Taylor Greene Will Become a Member of Congress
QAnon-Believer Marjorie Taylor Greene Will Become a Member of Congress
Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Donald Trump-endorsed Republican nominee for Congress in Georgia’s 14th district and noted QAnon conspiracy theorist, has won her race for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.Read more... Go to Source
House Your Gaming Rig in One of the Best Mid Tower PC Cases
House Your Gaming Rig in One of the Best Mid Tower PC Cases
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Tomorrow Is National Delete Your Account Day
Tomorrow Is National Delete Your Account Day
We probably won’t know who won the election on Wednesday, but there’s still a way to get that feeling of catharsis and closure. Delete your account.Read more... Go to Source
17 Soothing Videos to Watch If You’re Feeling Panicky for Some Reason
17 Soothing Videos to Watch If You're Feeling Panicky for Some Reason
I woke up this morning chanting a little mantra to myself: It’s just a regular Tuesday, it’s just a regular Tuesday, it’s just a regular Tuesday. Apparently my body couldn’t be tricked, though, because it remained in a heightened state of anxiety—even beyond what it’s normally capable of, which is saying something. So…Read more... Go to Source
Gumball’s Election Special Was a Clever Lesson About the Importance of Hindsight in 2020
Gumball's Election Special Was a Clever Lesson About the Importance of Hindsight in 2020
Apropos of absolutely nothing going on in the real world this week, The Amazing World of Gumball just aired a very special Vote Gumball event, following the most obnoxious member of the Watterson family as they made a bid to become Elmore Jr. High’s next student body president.Read more... Go to Source
It’s Throwvember Which Means It’s Time to Upgrade Those Dusty Old Blankets
It's Throwvember Which Means It's Time to Upgrade Those Dusty Old Blankets
Up to 60% off Throw Blankets | WayfairRead more... Go to Source
16 of the Most Inspiring Cityscapes in Science Fiction
16 of the Most Inspiring Cityscapes in Science Fiction
Science fiction has long existed to warn us about the dangers that await us, but sometimes it’s also there to remind us of how good things could be—and how beautiful they can look. Read more... Go to Source
Here’s Everything We Expect to See at Apple’s Mac Event Next Week
Here's Everything We Expect to See at Apple's Mac Event Next Week
After much speculation, Apple finally announced its third keynote event this fall: Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Nov. 10. Previous events focused on the Apple Watch, iPad, and iPhone, so this one is all about the Mac—or at least that’s what everyone’s betting on. And while we’re still short on concrete details, a…Read more... Go to Source
California: Vote No on Prop 22
California: Vote No on Prop 22
If the ballot measure Proposition 22 passes in California, tech companies will have undermined years of work towards securing fair compensation for gig workers, and—with a record $206 million poured into the effort—will send a resounding message that laws are written solely by those with the deepest pockets.Read more... Go to Source
We’re Liveblogging the Looming Apocalypse Right Here
We're Liveblogging the Looming Apocalypse Right Here
After nearly four years of national chaos and months of palpable fear, anxiety, mass death, economic collapse, and far too many tweets, Election Day 2020 is upon us. The day of reckoning has arrived. And the Gizmodo team will be suffering through it with you right here.Read more... Go to Source
Save $50 On a Samsung 970 EVO M.2 NVMe SSD for All Your Gaming Needs
Save $50 On a Samsung 970 EVO M.2 NVMe SSD for All Your Gaming Needs
Samsung 970 EVO M.2 NVMe SSD | $130 | AmazonRead more... Go to Source
How to Watch Day 1 of Election Results on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and More
How to Watch Day 1 of Election Results on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and More
It’s election day in the U.S., with millions of Americans heading to the polls to vote for either Donald Trump, a hate-filled turd who’s determined to dismantle democracy, or his Democratic challenger Joe Biden. And if you’re wondering how to watch the first day of election results live on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch,…Read more... Go to Source
Twitter Blocks Controversial Trump Tweet By Limiting Likes and Retweets
Twitter Blocks Controversial Trump Tweet By Limiting Likes and Retweets
With just hours to go until the 2020 general election gets underway, Twitter has slapped a “disputed” label on one of President Donald Trump’s tweets, limiting users’ abilities to interact with content the platform has deemed “misleading about an election or other civic process.”Read more... Go to Source
Walmart To Continue Exploiting Human Workforce Instead of Robot One
Walmart To Continue Exploiting Human Workforce Instead of Robot One
The human workers whose jobs restocking the shelves at Walmart were nearly rendered obsolete by a sophisticated fleet of robots dealt a surprising retaliatory blow to the robots on Monday by, somehow, rendering them obsolete first.Read more... Go to Source
Smartphone Prices Are Out of Control. Here Are the Budget Phones That Don’t Suck, According to Gizmodo
Smartphone Prices Are Out of Control. Here Are the Budget Phones That Don’t Suck, According to Gizmodo
Today’s flagship phones are impressive, no doubt, but have you seen what sub-$500 models can do lately? If you gawk at the grand-plus prices of today’s flagships, you might be surprised at how easy it is to get by with a lower-priced model.Read more... Go to Source
Apple TV Needs the PS5 and Xbox Series X
Apple TV Needs the PS5 and Xbox Series X
Apple TV will be available on the next-gen PlayStation and Xbox consoles at launch. This is a big deal. Read more... Go to Source
The Mandalorian’s W. Earl Brown Recounts His Special Deadwood Reunion and Meeting Baby Yoda
The Mandalorian's W. Earl Brown Recounts His Special Deadwood Reunion and Meeting Baby Yoda
The Mandalorian returned last week, with big reveals, big aliens, and little Baby Yoda. But while we’re all excited about what its return sets up going forward, guest star W. Earl Brown is more than happy to fondly look back on tending bar in a galaxy far, far away.Read more... Go to Source
A Man With an Allergy to Cold Nearly Died After Stepping Out of a Hot Shower
A Man With an Allergy to Cold Nearly Died After Stepping Out of a Hot Shower
A man’s rare intolerance to the cold almost killed him post-shower. In a recent case report, doctors describe how he developed a severe allergic reaction to the cold air he encountered after stepping out of a hot shower—serious enough to merit a trip to the emergency room and a stay in intensive care.Read more... Go to Source
Apple Is Having Yet Another Event Nov. 10, and This One’s All About Macs
Apple Is Having Yet Another Event Nov. 10, and This One's All About Macs
After Apple’s September event for Apple Watch and iPad and an October event for iPhones, you’d be forgiven for assuming Apple was done launching stuff for the year. But you would also be wrong. Next Tuesday, Nov. 10, Apple is hosting yet another online event—and while we don’t know exactly what’s on deck, it’s a good…Read more... Go to Source
Watch Your Favorite Shows on a Sony 55″ 4K UHD Smart TV, $200 Off
Watch Your Favorite Shows on a Sony 55" 4K UHD Smart TV, $200 Off
Sony 55" 4K UHD Smart TV | $600 | Best BuyIf you’re in the market for a new TV for your space, check out this Sony 55" 4K UHD Smart TV from Best Buy. It’s down $200 from its original list price, bringing the total to a decent $600. Since it’s ultra HD, you’ll watch your favorite movies and TV shows with amazing…Read more... Go to Source
Dutch Train Wreck Ends Up Becoming Part Of Huge Sculpture And I Think It Works
Dutch Train Wreck Ends Up Becoming Part Of Huge Sculpture And I Think It Works
The Dadaists, especially Marcel Duchamp, tended to embrace acts of chance when it came to their art. One of his pieces, The Bride Stripped Bare By Her Bachelors, Even was on glass and partially shattered, which allegedly delighted Duchamp. In this context, the accident involving a metro train outside of Rotterdam that…Read more... Go to Source
Huawei Purportedly Has a Plan to Get Around U.S. Sanctions: Build Its Own Chips
Huawei Purportedly Has a Plan to Get Around U.S. Sanctions: Build Its Own Chips
Huawei has apparently lost all hope, or patience, that it will ever free itself from U.S. sanctions, which have effectively choked off its access to much-needed chips. The company is purportedly getting ready to do something about it. The solution: build its own chip plant. Read more... Go to Source
Facebook Skirted Its Own Misinformation Policies to Avoid Penalizing Conservatives, Trump Family
Facebook Skirted Its Own Misinformation Policies to Avoid Penalizing Conservatives, Trump Family
In trying to avoid accusations of anti-conservative bias, Facebook has reportedly been bending the rules for high-profile Republicans. Sources told the Washington Post that Facebook has held off on punishing President Donald Trump’s family members and other conservative groups and personalities who repeatedly violate…Read more... Go to Source
CDC Lifts Covid-19 Ban on Cruises, but Still Recommends People Steer Clear of Cruises
CDC Lifts Covid-19 Ban on Cruises, but Still Recommends People Steer Clear of Cruises
Despite acknowledging the continued risk of covid-19 transmission on cruise ships, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that it will allow companies to gradually resume operations if they meet agency-established health and safety standards. Oh, but don’t get confused: The CDC still does not…Read more... Go to Source
Check Out These Extensive Breakdowns of Alita: Battle Angel’s Visual Effects
Check Out These Extensive Breakdowns of Alita: Battle Angel's Visual Effects
As a woman who is also at least part robot, I have a deep-held affinity for Alita. Her first film outing (hopefully not her last) didn’t check every box, but it was a lot of fun. And it sure was visually striking, with some intense and innovative visual effects work. Read more... Go to Source