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Somebody Put Libra Out of Its Misery Already

Somebody Put Libra Out of Its Misery Already

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Somebody Put Libra Out of Its Misery Already The slow march to death for Libra, Facebook’s forthcoming cryptocurrency, continues. Yesterday, a Group of Seven nations task force threw up another hurdle in a report, stating global stablecoins like Libra could potentially wreck the global monetary system and upend financial stability.Read more... Go to Source
Pixel 4’s Face Unlock Works When Your Eyes Are Closed; What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Pixel 4’s Face Unlock Works When Your Eyes Are Closed; What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

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Pixel 4's Face Unlock Works When Your Eyes Are Closed; What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Not to be outdone by Apple’s Face ID, Google’s equipped its upcoming fourth generation of Pixel phones with facial recognition tech so that all you need is that adorable mug to access your device. And, just like its competitor, Google still seems to be working out the kinks. Unlocking your Pixel 4 may be a bit too…Read more... Go to Source
That New Viral Face App Sucks, But It Got One Thing Right

That New Viral Face App Sucks, But It Got One Thing Right

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That New Viral Face App Sucks, But It Got One Thing Right All those celebrity look-alikes you’ve been seeing on your timeline Thursday come courtesy of the internet’s latest collective obsession: Gradient, a barely week-old photo editing app that went viral after a few choice influences promoted this new feature on Instagram. According to the Google Play store, it already…Read more... Go to Source
These Are Our Readers’ Six Favorite Halloween Candies

These Are Our Readers’ Six Favorite Halloween Candies

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These Are Our Readers' Six Favorite Halloween Candies Obviously, there’s not one objectively “best” Halloween candy (or is there??), but that’s not going to stop us from voting for a pointless prize! The six candies below got the most stars in our nomination round, but which one would you most like to see in a trick or treat bucket? Be sure to vote at the bottom of the…Read more... Go to Source
Fat Can Build Up in the Lungs, Study Finds, Which May Explain Obesity-Asthma Link

Fat Can Build Up in the Lungs, Study Finds, Which May Explain Obesity-Asthma Link

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Fat Can Build Up in the Lungs, Study Finds, Which May Explain Obesity-Asthma Link For people living with obesity and excess weight, fat around the belly may not be the only thing to worry about. A new study out Thursday seems to show that fat can build up in a person’s lung airways, too. The discovery may help explain why some health problems like asthma are more common or worse in obese and…Read more... Go to Source
How Elizabeth Hurley’s Magical Arrival Steps Up Runaways’ Game

How Elizabeth Hurley’s Magical Arrival Steps Up Runaways’ Game

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How Elizabeth Hurley’s Magical Arrival Steps Up Runaways’ Game Marvel and Hulu’s Runaways has adapted some really cool stuff from the comics (see: Old Lace) but so far it’s kept things mysterious as far as magic is concerned. Thankfully, the arrival of Elizabeth Hurley’s Morgan le Fay next season leaves little doubt: Magic is real.Read more... Go to Source
I went AMD!! – Personal Rig Update Late 2019

I went AMD!! – Personal Rig Update Late 2019

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Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL hands-on first impressions

Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL hands-on first impressions

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http://youtu.be/YYtTUSu3spU It's official: Google has formally announced the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. The new Pixel phones pack dual rear cameras, a 90Hz display, radar-powered face unlock and a slew of unique features like car-crash detection and live captioning when you record a video. The new Pixels are available in black, white or orange. The Pixel 4 costs $799 for a 64GB version and $899 for the Pixel 4 XL. You can upgrade either to 128GB for $100 more. Preorders are live, and the phones ship Oct. 24.You can buy the Pixel 4 directly from all major US carriers. Google's Pixel 4 reveal event in 10 minutes: https://youtu.be/67L0r9nElVw First Look at Google Nest Mini: a $49 smart speaker with a twist: https://youtu.be/DNmaoErId-g Google Nest WiFi hands-on: a smart speaker now with WiFi: ...
Pixel 4 and 4 XL hands-on: what the leaks didn’t tell you

Pixel 4 and 4 XL hands-on: what the leaks didn’t tell you

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http://youtu.be/phZ0vwHss0I They're finally here: the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. They have what might be the fastest face unlock we've ever used and support 90hz variable refresh rates on their screens. Two cameras on the back, one on the front, and MotionSense radar for detecting your presence. Here's our hands-on with Google's newest phones. Read more: http://bit.ly/35ASN0r Pixelbook Go hands-on: http://bit.ly/2qgDwBL Pixel Buds hands-on: http://bit.ly/33uhNV2 Nest Wifi hands-on: http://bit.ly/2MivuAJ Nest Mini hands-on: http://bit.ly/2prddrS Top announcements from Google’s Pixel 4 event: http://bit.ly/2Mg686A Subscribe: http://goo.gl/G5RXGs Like The Verge on Facebook: https://goo.gl/2P1aGc Follow on Twitter: https://goo.gl/XTWX61 Follow on Instagram: https://goo.gl/7ZeLvX Why'd ...
Unboxing Every Google Pixel 4

Unboxing Every Google Pixel 4

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http://youtu.be/3OhZjfwi1Rs Unboxing every Google Pixel 4 and Google Pixel 4 XL. Colors include Clearly White, Oh So Orange and Just Black. FOLLOW ME IN THESE PLACES FOR UPDATES Twitter - http://twitter.com/unboxtherapy Facebook - http://facebook.com/unboxtherapy Instagram - http://instagram.com/unboxtherapy
Pixel 4 Impressions: Google and Gaps!

Pixel 4 Impressions: Google and Gaps!

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Modern Humans Inherited Even More DNA from Neanderthals and Denisovans Than We Thought

Modern Humans Inherited Even More DNA from Neanderthals and Denisovans Than We Thought

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Modern Humans Inherited Even More DNA from Neanderthals and Denisovans Than We Thought A comprehensive analysis of DNA from modern Melanesian people suggests an assortment of mutated genes inherited from extinct Neanderthals and Denisovans provided evolutionary advantages, such as the ability to consume new foods and avoid infections, among other important benefits.Read more... Go to Source
Wow! Studio Ghibli Movies Will Stream on the Upcoming HBO Max

Wow! Studio Ghibli Movies Will Stream on the Upcoming HBO Max

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Wow! Studio Ghibli Movies Will Stream on the Upcoming HBO Max The streaming rights to the works of Studio Ghibli have long been a complicated and arcane thing. It has seemed like an impossibility to have anything even remotely near a complete archive of the beloved animation house’s work available to stream. We’re in the age of the streaming wars, however, and the impossible is…Read more... Go to Source
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Review: The Last of a Dying Breed

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Review: The Last of a Dying Breed

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Review: The Last of a Dying Breed They just don’t make Android tablets like they used to. Actually, a lot of companies don’t bother making them at all nowadays. With more and more consumers opting for hybrid devices, Chrome OS has become a more popular choice for 2-in-1 tablets, while other companies, including Google, have gotten out of the tablet…Read more... Go to Source
Just Who Do You Think Is the Enemy Here?

Just Who Do You Think Is the Enemy Here?

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Just Who Do You Think Is the Enemy Here? London has banned Extinction Rebellion protests, but that hasn’t deterred the climate activists from continuing to their actions around the city. On Thursday, they shut down parts of the London Tube, climbing on train roofs and in some cases gluing themselves in place.Read more... Go to Source
The Man in the High Castle’s Final Season Trailer Teases the War to End All Worlds

The Man in the High Castle’s Final Season Trailer Teases the War to End All Worlds

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The Man in the High Castle's Final Season Trailer Teases the War to End All Worlds The multiverse is on the brink of war, with the Third Reich yearning to invade and dominate all realities. But in the new trailer for the last season of Amazon Prime’s The Man in the High Castle, the rebels who’ve been fighting this alt-history world aren’t going down without a last fight. Read more... Go to Source
Report: EU Antitrust Officials Are Looking Into Apple Pay, iPhone NFC Chips

Report: EU Antitrust Officials Are Looking Into Apple Pay, iPhone NFC Chips

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Report: EU Antitrust Officials Are Looking Into Apple Pay, iPhone NFC Chips Officials across the European Union have already made their thoughts on Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project clear. Now those concerns have extended to Apple Pay, with EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager’s office probing whether the company’s pre-installed mobile payments software is playing dirty with the…Read more... Go to Source
Elon Musk Smoking Joe Rogan’s Weed Somehow Ended Up Costing Taxpayers $5 Million

Elon Musk Smoking Joe Rogan’s Weed Somehow Ended Up Costing Taxpayers $5 Million

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Elon Musk Smoking Joe Rogan's Weed Somehow Ended Up Costing Taxpayers $5 Million Last year, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk went on YouTube host Joe Rogan’s show and smoked some weed. That was unfortunate, because SpaceX happens to be a U.S. military contractor with security clearances, and the U.S. government does not like marijuana—and in this instance, it disliked it so much it spent $5 million…Read more... Go to Source
Titans’ Brenton Thwaites on Why Dick Grayson Has to Hit ‘Rock Bottom’ to Become Nightwing

Titans’ Brenton Thwaites on Why Dick Grayson Has to Hit ‘Rock Bottom’ to Become Nightwing

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Titans' Brenton Thwaites on Why Dick Grayson Has to Hit 'Rock Bottom' to Become Nightwing Titans’ Dick Grayson has come a long way from beating up goons in rainy alleyways and snarling “fuck Batman” at anybody who cared to listen. These days, he’s posted up in San Francisco, mentoring a bunch of young superpowered teens, reforming the Titans, and becoming the kind of mentor that Bruce Wayne always tried to…Read more... Go to Source
Fresh Towels Are Fine, But What Your Overnight Guests Really Need Is An Easy Way to Charge Their Devices

Fresh Towels Are Fine, But What Your Overnight Guests Really Need Is An Easy Way to Charge Their Devices

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Fresh Towels Are Fine, But What Your Overnight Guests Really Need Is An Easy Way to Charge Their Devices When staying at someone else’s home; be it in a family member’s guest room, on a couch in a friend’s basement, or even at an Airbnb, I’ve found that there’s one simple thing that makes me think, “this person has their shit together.” I’m speaking, of course, about easily accessible USB charging ports.Read more... Go to Source