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We Did It, You Guys

We Did It, You Guys

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We Did It, You Guys The launch of the Tesla Cybertruck didn’t go completely as planned, unless you think Tesla CEO Elon Musk wanted two windows on the truck to smash in order to, I dunno, make himself seem endearingly fallible or something. At any rate, Musk posted a video late last night showing the front window not breaking after a…Read more... Go to Source
One of the Coolest New Mandalorian Characters (No, Not That One) Is Getting an Amazing New Toy

One of the Coolest New Mandalorian Characters (No, Not That One) Is Getting an Amazing New Toy

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One of the Coolest New Mandalorian Characters (No, Not That One) Is Getting an Amazing New Toy As we patiently refresh every single website in the world waiting for that sweet Baby Yoda merch from The Mandalorian, we’re excited to exclusively reveal another toy based on a new character introduced in the series: the Heavy Infantry Mandalorian, as part of Hasbro’s popular Black Series line.Read more... Go to Source
Apple and Nvidia Are Over

Apple and Nvidia Are Over

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Apple and Nvidia Are Over The last vestiges of Nvidia and Apple’s long-term relationship are ending shortly. On Monday Nvidia published the release notes for the next update of its CUDA platform and noted that “CUDA 10.2 (Toolkit and NVIDIA driver) is the last release to support macOS for developing and running CUDA applications.” That means…Read more... Go to Source
The Best Music Streaming Services If You Don’t Want to Pay a Dime

The Best Music Streaming Services If You Don’t Want to Pay a Dime

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The Best Music Streaming Services If You Don't Want to Pay a Dime Chances are you’re already signed up for at least one music streaming service, but if you’re not willing nor able to pay a subscription fee for your listening, what are the options open to you? Several streaming platforms let you listen for free, with a few ads and restrictions, so we’ve rounded up what each of the…Read more... Go to Source
Report: Rev Asked Workers to Transcribe Audio Involving Sexual Assault, Child Abuse Without Warning

Report: Rev Asked Workers to Transcribe Audio Involving Sexual Assault, Child Abuse Without Warning

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Report: Rev Asked Workers to Transcribe Audio Involving Sexual Assault, Child Abuse Without Warning Rev, the $1-a-minute audio transcription gig economy platform that’s been in the news lately for slashing payouts to contractors and an ensuing backlash, had its transcribers listen to content “relating to sex and child abuse without prior warning,” Business Insider reported on Friday.Read more... Go to Source
Concert Ticket Companies Stoked to Be Under Congressional Investigation [Updated]

Concert Ticket Companies Stoked to Be Under Congressional Investigation [Updated]

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Concert Ticket Companies Stoked to Be Under Congressional Investigation [Updated] A bipartisan group of House lawmakers on Thursday launched a formal investigation into a half dozen live-event ticket sales companies citing years-long allegations of “unfair and deceptive practices” stemming from consumer complaints, among other sources. Read more... Go to Source
Bug Scientists Uncover a New Cause of the Insect Apocalypse

Bug Scientists Uncover a New Cause of the Insect Apocalypse

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Bug Scientists Uncover a New Cause of the Insect Apocalypse We really need to give insects more credit. They pollinate the shit out of our flowers. They break down dead things. They even help us understand local water quality. And how do we thank them? By killing them with pesticides, habitat destruction, and climate change. Now scientists are sounding the alarm on nighttime…Read more... Go to Source
Google’s Stadia Is Not Ready For Prime Time

Google’s Stadia Is Not Ready For Prime Time

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Google’s Stadia Is Not Ready For Prime Time Now that Stadia’s been out for a few days, it’s safe to say Google’s game-streaming platform launch isn’t going smoothly. Some people who pre-ordered Stadia still didn’t get codes to set up their accounts as of two days after launch, and features like Stream Connect and Crowd Play are missing. Stadia so far feels like…Read more... Go to Source
Trump Overrules the Navy’s Internal Review Live on Twitter

Trump Overrules the Navy’s Internal Review Live on Twitter

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Trump Overrules the Navy's Internal Review Live on Twitter President Donald Trump made it clear Thursday he’s far from finished inserting himself into the military’s internal disciplinary processes. In a tweet harshly rebuking the U.S. Navy, Trump forbid officials from stripping the SEAL status of a serviceman whose demotion he recently reversed despite a military jury’s…Read more... Go to Source
The Tesla Cybertruck Is A Brutal, Angular Beast With Unbelievable Specs

The Tesla Cybertruck Is A Brutal, Angular Beast With Unbelievable Specs

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The Tesla Cybertruck Is A Brutal, Angular Beast With Unbelievable Specs What’s the next big thing for electric vehicles? Probably pickup trucks. Ford is doing it and so are startups like Rivian. But Elon Musk isn’t about to be outdone, and tonight at the Tesla Design Center in Los Angeles, the electric automaker unveiled something truly different.Read more... Go to Source
For the First Time Ever, Marijuana Legalization Bill Clears Congressional Committee

For the First Time Ever, Marijuana Legalization Bill Clears Congressional Committee

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For the First Time Ever, Marijuana Legalization Bill Clears Congressional Committee A bill to remove marijuana from federal controlled substances lists, expunge federal convictions and arrests, and allocate resources to communities that have suffered under the U.S. government’s war on drugs passed 24-10 in the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, ABC News reported.Read more... Go to Source
Servant Is One of the Most Uncomfortable Things You’ll Watch This Year

Servant Is One of the Most Uncomfortable Things You’ll Watch This Year

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Servant Is One of the Most Uncomfortable Things You’ll Watch This Year Apple TV+ is probably having the toughest go in the streaming wars. It is a tech company, not an entertainment studio and it launched with very few offerings, most of which have received middling reviews. The next to debut, the mysterious Servant, probably won’t sell anyone on signing up but it will definitely give…Read more... Go to Source
No, China Did Not Secretly Detonate a Nuke in the South China Sea to Signal the Start of WWIII

No, China Did Not Secretly Detonate a Nuke in the South China Sea to Signal the Start of WWIII

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No, China Did Not Secretly Detonate a Nuke in the South China Sea to Signal the Start of WWIII The Chinese government has almost certainly not secretly detonated a tactical nuclear weapon in the South China Sea to send a warning signal to the United States, experts told Gizmodo, regardless of widespread claims to the contrary on social media.Read more... Go to Source
Bernie’s Forehead Conspiracy: It’s Just Lamps, You Dumb Fucks

Bernie’s Forehead Conspiracy: It’s Just Lamps, You Dumb Fucks

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Bernie's Forehead Conspiracy: It's Just Lamps, You Dumb Fucks The conspiracy theorists of the Washington Free Beacon took their thumbs out of their asses yesterday to type up a new and astonishing idea: 78-year-old Senator Bernie Sanders might be using Botox to smooth out his fine lines. Spoiler alert: it’s not injectables, it’s goddamn lamps.Read more... Go to Source
Apple’s Online Store Quietly Kills User Reviews and Ratings

Apple’s Online Store Quietly Kills User Reviews and Ratings

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Apple's Online Store Quietly Kills User Reviews and Ratings It used to be that if you loved—or hated—an Apple product, you could leave a review and rating on the company’s online store to gush, vent, and rave for the world to see. Not anymore. It appears that Apple has deleted and disabled customer reviews and ratings over the weekend from its U.S., UK, and Australian stores.Read more... Go to Source