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newIce Loss From Antarctica Has Sextupled Since The 1970s, New Research Finds
An alarming study shows massive East Antarctic ice sheet already is a significant contributor to sea-level rise.
- 2 hours ago 16 Jan 19, 4:09am -
newNine Sober Musicians On How They Thrive Creatively Without Drugs Or Booze
Steven Tyler, Julien Baker, Ben Harper, Jason Isbell, Joe Walsh and other sober musicians on how to thrive creatively without drugs or booze.
- 3 hours ago 16 Jan 19, 3:06am -
newThis Science Fiction Novelist Created A Feminist Language From Scratch
It was a pioneering feminist experiment, sold as a paperback original with a big green alien on the cover.
- 5 hours ago 16 Jan 19, 12:58am -
newThis Controversial Theory In Pro Fighting Could Change Drug Testing For All Sports
The "pulsing effect" can be used to explain away any positive test.
- 5 hours ago 16 Jan 19, 12:58am -
newThe End Of Economic Growth Is Inevitable. Let's Plan For It
Maintaining growth on a finite planet is impossible. Here's how we stop it without making life miserable — and maybe even improving it.
- 5 hours ago 16 Jan 19, 12:58am -
newA Pill For Loneliness
Inside the hunt for drugs that ease the effects of isolation on the brain.
- 6 hours ago 16 Jan 19, 12:05am -
newSully's Survivors Reflect 10 Years After 'Miracle On The Hudson'
"I realize that little things are to be appreciated, that mundane things are what make up your life and that's the things you're going to miss if it's going to be yanked away from you."
- 6 hours ago 16 Jan 19, 12:05am -
newKirsten Gillibrand Announces A 2020 Presidential Exploratory Committee
Her main message: Women are the future of the Democratic Party.
- 6 hours ago 15 Jan 19, 11:50pm -
newSteve Zahn Wants To Be That Guy You Know From That Thing
The "Valley of the Boom" actor is the best part of every project he's in.
- 7 hours ago 15 Jan 19, 11:03pm -
newEverything You Think You Know About Toxic Shock Syndrome Is Probably Wrong
After a year of research, I emerged from the complicated underworld of toxic shock syndrome science with far more than I bargained for. I also learned that everything you think you know about tampons, period sex, and toxic shock syndrome is probably…
- 7 hours ago 15 Jan 19, 11:03pm -

Lifehacker

Automate An Outlet With TP-Link's Alexa-Compatible Smart Plug, Now Just $21
Like the idea of a Belkin WeMo Switch, but not willing to spend $40-$50 to try one out? This TP-Link alternative has a nearly identical feature set for half the price.Read more...
- 19 May 17, 4:50pm -
How to Make a Graduation Cap Fit on Kinky or Curly Hair
If a graduation cap won’t fit over your hair, maybe it’s the cap that needs a little styling. Natural hair vlogger Chizi Duru shows us how. Read more...
- 19 May 17, 3:30pm -
Will It Sous Vide? A Boozy Chocolate-Cherry Sundae
Welcome to this week’s edition of Will It Sous Vide?, the weekly column where I usually make whatever you want me to with my immersion circulator.Read more...
- 19 May 17, 2:30pm -
Today's Best Deals: Under Armour Apparel, Kamado Grill, SoundBuds, and More
Anker’s newest SoundBuds, a Big Green Egg alternative, and a huge Under Armour apparel sale lead off Friday’s best deals from around the web. Read more...
- 19 May 17, 2:28pm -
Get Ready for $1,000 IUDs and $1,600 Colonoscopies Under Trumpcare
We’ve been living high on the hog these last few years: getting mammograms and colonoscopies whenever we need them, vaccinating ourselves against cancer-causing viruses for free, preventing unwanted babies from showing up in our wombs without havin…
- 19 May 17, 1:30pm -
8 Reasons You Should Care a Lot About the 2020 Census
Do you care about the 2020 census? You should. We all probably should care more about the 2020 census, because John Thompson, the director of the Census Bureau and the man in charge of running the 2020 census, stepped down last week. It’s hard to o…
- 19 May 17, 12:52pm -
Save $10 On Anker's Newest Wireless SoundBuds
Anker’s original SoundBuds are your favorite affordable wireless earbuds, but the new SoundBuds Tag just got their biggest discount ever. $26 is $10 less than usual, and beats the previous deal we saw by $2. Read more...
- 19 May 17, 12:35pm -
Stuff Your Closet With Under Armour Gear During Amazon's One-Day Sale
Amazon’s running a new fitness-focused Gold Box to get you ready for going outside, this time with a solid selection of Under Armour apparel for men, women, and kids all marked down to great low prices.Read more...
- 19 May 17, 12:26pm -
Colleges Are Using Price Discrimination—Here's How to Fight It
You want to go to Tokyo, so you hit up Google Flights and do some research. Tickets are around $800, but you close your browser window and decide to look again later. A couple of months pass, and those same flights are now $1,200. What gives? It’s…
- 18 May 17, 9:00pm -
What "Classified Information" Means, and What Happens If You Divulge It
The media is ablaze over President Trump sharing classified information with Russian foreign officials—but what is classified information exactly? And what happens if you disclose it? Good news: You’ve been granted clearance to acquire this not-q…
- 18 May 17, 8:00pm -

Techmeme

newRoku says it is removing two Infowars channels on its platform after criticism from users and a rebuke from some Sandy Hook families (Rachel Yang/Variety)
Rachel Yang / Variety:Roku says it is removing two Infowars channels on its platform after criticism from users and a rebuke from some Sandy Hook families — Roku has taken the Infowars channel off its platform after the streaming device face…
- 45 mins ago 16 Jan 19, 5:10am -
newData from Portland's 4-month scooter program, which capped the number of scooters to ~2K and recorded 700K+ rides, shows scooters often replaced short car trips (Kate Conger/New York Times)
Kate Conger / New York Times:Data from Portland's 4-month scooter program, which capped the number of scooters to ~2K and recorded 700K+ rides, shows scooters often replaced short car trips — SAN FRANCISCO — The e-scooter boom began in San…
- 50 mins ago 16 Jan 19, 5:05am -
newSources: Bytedance reached the lower end of its ~$7.4B to ~$8.1B revenue target for 2018, the first time in years it hasn't beaten its forecast (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg:Sources: Bytedance reached the lower end of its ~$7.4B to ~$8.1B revenue target for 2018, the first time in years it hasn't beaten its forecast — - 2018 revenue said to hit lower-end of 50-55 billion yuan goal — Tik Tok owner…
- 3 hours ago 16 Jan 19, 3:20am -
newEvan Spiegel says Snap CFO Tim Stone, who joined the company from Amazon eight months ago, has resigned but will remain until February 5 to help with transition (Heather Kelly/CNN)
Heather Kelly / CNN:Evan Spiegel says Snap CFO Tim Stone, who joined the company from Amazon eight months ago, has resigned but will remain until February 5 to help with transition — San Francisco (CNN Business)Snap is losing another high-pr…
- 3 hours ago 16 Jan 19, 2:30am -
newInfoWars had previously been available on Roku, but it recently published an updated app, prompting tweets from users and a rebuke today from some Sandy Hook families suing Alex Jones. Both versions of the InfoWars app are being removed from Roku, spokesperson says. (Oliver Darcy/@oliverdarcy)
Oliver Darcy / @oliverdarcy:InfoWars had previously been available on Roku, but it recently published an updated app, prompting tweets from users and a rebuke today from some Sandy Hook families suing Alex Jones. Both versions of the InfoWars app a…
- 4 hours ago 16 Jan 19, 2:00am -

the verge

newEA has reportedly cancelled its story-driven Star Wars game
Electronic Arts has finally given the axe to its story-driven, single-player-focused Star Wars game, reports Kotaku. The game, which was once in development under the now-shuttered EA studio Visceral Games, had been in the works for years, most…
- 5 hours ago 16 Jan 19, 1:03am -
newThe Epic emote debate: all the news about Fortnite’s ongoing dance lawsuits
So you think you can copyright a dance? Since Terrence Ferguson, aka rapper 2 Milly, filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against game developer Epic Games last month, the debate around whether copying a real-life dance move and turning it in…
- 6 hours ago 15 Jan 19, 11:27pm -
newVerizon adds free Apple Music to its pricier unlimited data plans
Verizon has announced it is going to start including Apple Music in two of its unlimited phone plans, as first reported by 9to5Mac. An Apple Music subscription normally costs $9.99 a month, and the move could potentially instantly add millions…
- 7 hours ago 15 Jan 19, 11:24pm -
newYouTube’s guidelines now address dangerous pranks following Bird Box, Tide Pod challenges
YouTube has a new message for creators looking to participate in dangerous or potentially harmful stunts, like the Bird Box or Tide Pod stunts: don’t. The company revealed new policies that creators must follow when uploading content, and on…
- 7 hours ago 15 Jan 19, 11:05pm -
newTrump’s attorney general pick wants to investigate the Justice Department’s role in Big Tech
President Trump’s nominee for attorney general, William Barr, said at his first confirmation hearing today that he would look into whether Silicon Valley social media companies were abusing their market position to stifle competition and what…
- 7 hours ago 15 Jan 19, 10:58pm -

engadget

newChina grows the first plants on the Moon
The greenery you see in the soil above might not look like much, but it represents a big step in space exploration. Cotton seeds brought to the Moon aboard China's Chang'e-4 mission have sprouted, marking the first time plants have grown on the luna…
- 1 hour ago 16 Jan 19, 4:33am -
newYouTube bans dangerous challenges like the 'Bird Box' dare
YouTube already frowns on challenges and pranks that put people at risk, but it's making that policy more explicit in light of the recent rise of Bird Box-inspired dares. The service has updated its guidelines to directly ban all challenges and pran…
- 2 hours ago 16 Jan 19, 3:33am -
new'The Sims' Alexa Skill is a game companion for superfans
Electronic Arts and Amazon are doing their version of the old "You got your peanut butter in my chocolate!" and "You got your chocolate in my peanut butter!" bit. The companies announced today that a companion skill for dedicated fans of The Sims wil…
- 3 hours ago 16 Jan 19, 2:31am -
newSEC brings charges in connection with hack of its financial system
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that it is bringing charges against a Ukranian hacker for breaking into the agency's corporate filing system to access nonpublic information. The SEC is also charging a number of in…
- 5 hours ago 16 Jan 19, 12:29am -
newAudi adds Q7 SUV to its Silvercar on-demand rental service
Audi is hoping to attract families and groups of travelers to its Silvercar service, through which you can reserve and unlock cars with your phone, by adding its Q7 to the fleet. You can now reserve the SUV in Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Mi…
- 7 hours ago 15 Jan 19, 11:01pm -

macrumors

newAirPower: Everything We Know
What is AirPower?AirPower is an Apple-designed charging mat designed to charge Qi-based iPhones, the Apple Watch, and the AirPods, using a specially designed and as-of-yet unreleased wireless compatible AirPods Charging Case.Apple's AirPower is…
- 6 hours ago 15 Jan 19, 11:52pm -
newApple Releases Smart Battery Cases for iPhone XS, XS Max and XR, Qi Wireless Charging Supported
Apple today released new Smart Battery Cases designed for its 2018 iPhone lineup, including the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR.Available in black or white, each Smart Battery Case is priced at $129 and is designed to add extra battery life to the iPho…
- 9 hours ago 15 Jan 19, 9:11pm -
newAirPods Live Listen: Hearing Aid or Spy Tool?
Apple in iOS 12 introduced a new Live Listen feature that's designed to turn the iPhone into a remote microphone for the AirPods.Live Listen has been around for years for MFi-compatible hearing aids, but it's only with the addition of AirPods sup…
- 10 hours ago 15 Jan 19, 8:07pm -
newApple's First A24 Film to Star Bill Murray and Rashida Jones, Sofia Coppola to Direct
Apple late last year teamed up with indie entertainment studio A24 to produce a series of films for its upcoming streaming service, and now the first film under that partnership is in the works.According to Variety, Apple and A24's first movie wi…
- 10 hours ago 15 Jan 19, 7:49pm -
newAnother Possible Triple-Lens Camera Design in 2019 iPhone Shown Off in Renderings
Multiple rumors have suggested at least one of the 2019 iPhone models will feature a triple-lens camera design, but smartphone leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer (aka OnLeaks) believes Apple is still finalizing just what the triple-lens design will look like…
- 11 hours ago 15 Jan 19, 7:16pm -

9to5mac.com

newApple’s first film collaboration with A24 is ‘On the Rocks,’ reuniting Bill Murray & Sofia Coppola
Back in November, it was reported that Apple was working with film studio A24 to produce original movies. Now, Variety reports that the first initiative to come of that partnership is a feature film starring Bill Murray and Rashida Jones. more……
- 2 hours ago 16 Jan 19, 3:53am -
newTim Cook shares story of user who discovered A-fib and other health issues with Apple Watch
On Twitter today, Tim Cook has shared the story of another Apple user whose Apple Watch warned them of major health problems. Elissa Lombardo said her husband’s Apple Watch alerted him he could have A-fib, prompting him to seek medical attention.…
- 3 hours ago 16 Jan 19, 3:05am -
newWatch Scott Forstall talk working with Steve Jobs, the creation of Apple TV, and more [Video]
Since departing Apple in 2012, Scott Forstall has shifted his focus primarily to Broadway production. Every so often, however, Forstall takes time in an interview to reference his days as an Apple software VP. In the latest instance of this, Forstal…
- 3 hours ago 16 Jan 19, 2:36am -
newHow to use your iPad as a secondary Mac display
Apple frames the iPad Pro as a real computer that can do real computer tasks. In reality, however, this is only the case for a small number of users. On the other hand, if you enjoy using an iPad and want to use it as a secondary display with your…
- 5 hours ago 16 Jan 19, 12:59am -
newSnap loses two key executives after less than a year, including its CFO
Snap is facing a pair of notable executive departures. Cheddar reports today that Snap has lost both its Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Investor Relations after less than a year. more…The post Snap loses two key executives after l…
- 5 hours ago 16 Jan 19, 12:50am -

Gizmodo

Sunday's Best Deals: Kindle Ebooks, Backyard Sports, Egg Cooker, and More
Cheap Kindle ebooks, noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones, and backyard sports equipment lead off Sunday’s best deals.Read more...
- 21 May 17, 2:29pm -
io9 Co-Founder Charlie Jane Anders Wins Best Novel at This Year's Nebula Awards
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America announced the winners of the Nebula Awards for 2016 over the weekend. There are some impressive and talented works in the mix, including an award for Arrival. But, of course, io9 can’t help but be…
- 21 May 17, 2:15pm -
Amazon's Top-Selling Egg Cooker Makes Breakfast at the Touch of a Button - Just $16 Today
Cooking eggs isn’t exactly rocket science, but I’d say the ability to make soft, medium, and hard boiled eggs, plus omelettes and poached eggs at the touch of a button is worth $16. The Dash Go is Amazon’s top-selling egg cooker, and carries a…
- 21 May 17, 12:04pm -
This Game of Thrones Fan Film May Be the Only Prequel We Need
As George R.R. Martin and HBO try to figure out which (and how many!) of the five Game of Thrones spin-offs they’re working on a small group of indie filmmaker in Belfast have taken it upon themselves to make their own prequel, titled “The Wild W…
- 20 May 17, 9:35pm -
Vienna Game Developers Are Using The City's Coffeehouse Culture To Create A New Kind Of Arcade
The rise and fall of arcades have in large part shaped how we think about playing video games together in public places, but in their absence, young designers are finding new ways to bring social gaming out into the open.Read more...
- 20 May 17, 9:00pm -

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