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The Gamers Of The Year, 2017
Dead Spin - 27 Dec 2017 22:00
People who play video games don't just sit in the audience and watch, clap or boo. They interact and sometimes even help shape the trajectory of an artform. They do this as pro players and amateur critics, as speedrunner...
Less than 1,000 ISIS fighters remain in Iraq and Syria
New York Post - 27 Dec 2017 15:26
BAGHDAD – Fewer than 1,000 Islamic State fighters remain in Iraq and Syria, the United States-led international coalition fighting the hardline Sunni militant group said on Wednesday, a third of the estimated figure on...
'Suspicious' fruitcake shuts down Seattle ferry service
New York Post - 27 Dec 2017 04:52
SEATTLE -- Authorities say a wrapped present that turned out to be a fruitcake temporarily halted service at a Seattle ferry terminal while police investigated. Washington State Patrol Trooper Kevin Fortino says troopers...
British military going all-in with political correctness
New York Post - 27 Dec 2017 04:37
Political correctness has reached new heights across the pond, where members of the British Armed Forces are being told to avoid gender-specific words -- like “mankind” and “sportsmanship” -- while on base. “It...
Man arrested for punching ATM that gave him 'too much money'
New York Post - 27 Dec 2017 04:10
A Florida man was arrested Friday after he reportedly punched an ATM because it "was giving him too much money" during an incident in November. Michael Joseph Oleksik, 23, was charged with criminal mischief after Wells F...
Michael Flynn's brother to Trump: It's 'about time you pardoned' him
New York Post - 27 Dec 2017 03:53
Mike Flynn’s younger brother told President Trump it’s “about time” he pardoned “General Flynn” -- in a tweet he sent to the president and deleted minutes later. Joseph Flynn, the brother of Trump’s ex-nati...
The cryptocurrency mania is the most fascinating financial phenomenon I've ever seen
Business Insider - 27 Dec 2017 02:37
Wolf Richter with Jim Goddard on “This Week in Money“: The piquant irony: My ruminations were recorded on Wednesday, before the stupendous crypto-crash on Friday when some of the things we’d discussed two days earl...
Mini lets owners use 3D printing to design one-of-a-kind trim pieces
Digital Trends - 27 Dec 2017 17:10
Mini is harnessing the power of 3D printing to let current and future owners design custom trim pieces. Motorists can select different colors and finishes, add a cityscape, or inscribe a personal message. The post Mini l...
iPhone wireless charging might be getting an exciting upgrade next year
BGR - 27 Dec 2017 17:06
Early iPhone X rumors claimed that it would be the first Apple smartphone to ship with support for wireless charging. But rather than require the use of a wireless charging pad, the iPhone would recharge wirelessly at a ...
Best fighting games for Android as of December 2017
Android Central - 27 Dec 2017 17:00
Bring the classic arcade action you remember to your phone with these great fighting games! Fighting games have kind of fallen to the wayside on the latest consoles, and the less said about the state of arcades the bette...
Elon Musk reveals red Tesla Roadster bound for Mars
USA Today - 27 Dec 2017 16:51
The Tesla Roadster is mounted inside the nose cone that will launch atop the Falcon Heavy rocket as early as January 2018.
The FCC just approved the first over the air charging system
Android Central - 27 Dec 2017 16:43
WattUp will allow your phone to charge without any cables, charging pads, or anything like that. Thanks to things like Qualcomm Quick Charge, Dash Charge, and Qi wireless charging, topping up our phones has gotten a lot ...
With autonomous vehicles it's not about the journey, it's about the destination
TechCrunch - 27 Dec 2017 16:30
Thanks to three parallel areas of development, we have the tools at our disposal which create potential for radical change in transportation — data about resources and demand, electric drivetrains, and Autonomous Vehic...
Pint-sized meteor gives Boston a light show
BGR - 27 Dec 2017 15:51
Boston residents who happened to be gazing skyward got an end-of-the-year surprise last night as a meteor sped through the sky, creating a "ball of light" visible for hundreds of miles. The tiny fragment of space rock pr...
Growing organs a few ink drops at a time
Phys.org - 27 Dec 2017 15:39
Printed replacement human body parts might seem like science fiction, but this technology is rapidly becoming a reality with the potential to greatly contribute to regenerative medicine. Before any real applications, "bi...
Confirmed: Face Unlock Feature Coming To OnePlus 5
Tech Times - 27 Dec 2017 05:03
OnePlus cofounder Carl Pei just confirmed that OnePlus 5 users are getting a much-coveted feature from the OnePlus 5T: Face Unlock. Sure, it's not as sophisticated as Apple's Face ID gimmick, but it's decent and it works...
Confederate statue supporters troll Memphis online
USA Today - 27 Dec 2017 04:40
Not only have they trashed the mayor's Christmas well wishes but also have given the tourism mecca more than 1,400 one-star ratings on Facebook.
Apple again said to be working w/ MediaTek on modems for 2018 iPhones
9 to 5 Mac - 27 Dec 2017 04:11
As its battle with Qualcomm continues to escalate, Apple is again said to be considering modems from MediaTek for the 2018 iPhones. DigiTimes reports that Apple is looking for additional capacity after ‘transferring ha...
He's Watching Animated Short Film
15 Minute Fun - 27 Dec 2017 04:02
He's Watching is a short film about a little brat left alone at home just before Christmas. Left to her own devices she doesn't notice a serial kil...
Apple faces lawsuits after saying it slows down aging iPhones
Reuters - 27 Dec 2017 03:54
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Starfish making comeback after syndrome killed millions
ABC News - 27 Dec 2017 03:54
A mysterious syndrome killed millions of starfish on the West Coast 4 years ago.
Russia Is Ready to Mediate Talks Between the U.S. and North Korea, Kremlin Says
Time - 27 Dec 2017 03:27
Russia offered to facilitate U.S.-North Korea talks, if both sides are ready