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The Cubenizer Candy Printer
The Gadget Flow - 4 May 2017 15:00
Take your creativity to the next level with the Cubenizer online candy printer. This fun-filled mobile app game and candy printer lets you create real candy! On the app, you can discover candy flavors and cubes, name new...
The Turds Who Voted to Sell Out Your Online Privacy Get Their Faces Plastered on Billboards
Gizmodo - 4 May 2017 03:52
Last month, Congress voted to repeal FCC rules that would prevent internet service providers from selling your personal web browsing and app usage data. It was a decision that's unpopular across the country, regardless o...
Google turns Raspberry Pi into a dirt cheap Home competitor
Engadget - 4 May 2017 16:39
If you've ever wanted to have a conversation with your own tiny home-made computer, then your prayers have just been answered. Raspberry Pi has teamed up with Google, bringing voice integration to the Pi with a clever co...
Popular YouTuber Gets Arrested For "Prank" Removal of Real Stop Signs
Gizmodo - 4 May 2017 06:18
A YouTuber going by the name RossCreations is one of those loathsome channel operators that doesn't really understand what a prank is. Recently, he removed some stop signs that he deemed "unnecessary" and now, he's been ...
Deadspin Curt Schilling Isn't Sold On The Claim That Someone Was Racist At Fenway Park | The Slot GO
Gizmodo - 4 May 2017 23:58
Deadspin Curt Schilling Isn't Sold On The Claim That Someone Was Racist At Fenway Park | The Slot GOP Health Care Bill Passes House as Republicans Drink Beer, Democrats Sing | The Root 'Stealthing' Is Just Rape by a Diff...
US may require visa applicants to divulge social media accounts
Engadget - 4 May 2017 23:58
The State Department has proposed a new requirement for select visa applicants: Their social media handles from the last five years. This would only apply to about 0.5 percent of those applying worldwide and wouldn't tar...
Star Wars TFA movie easter egg: Alternate Ending (for The Last Jedi assist!)
Slash Gear - 4 May 2017 23:55
The director of The Last Jedi (Rian Johnson) apparently asked the director of The Force Awakens (JJ Abrams) to change the end of his film. Johnson revealed this information this week alongside tiny details about how invo...
The State Department Wants 5 Years of Social Media Handles From Refugees Before Entry
Gizmodo - 4 May 2017 23:50
On Thursday, the Department of State issued a notice to the Federal Register, soliciting public comments on a new procedure for vetting immigrants and asylum-seekers applying for US visas. If approved, applicants will be...
Soft, synthetic retinas may offer a better implant solution
Engadget - 4 May 2017 23:36
Scientists have been trying to replace retinas in otherwise healthy eyes to help people suffering from diseases like retinitis pigmentosa. Unfortunately, earlier efforts were only able to use rigid, hard materials, which...
Neural networks can help animate video games
Engadget - 4 May 2017 23:15
We've seen procedurally generated worlds and weapons in video games before, but piecing together believable animations from a pool of variables is pretty tough. Previous attempts at it have looked janky and disjointed. I...
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Engadget - 4 May 2017 23:00
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What the Hell Is Marvel's Inhumans Doing About Medusa's Wig Situation?
Gizmodo - 4 May 2017 22:50
Today, we got our first look at the royal family of Marvel's upcoming Inhumans TV series. We saw Black Bolt grimacing without his mask, Maximus looking suspiciously like Ramsay Bolton, and of course, we saw Queen Medusa....
NASA needs your help to turbocharge its supercomputer
Engadget - 4 May 2017 22:43
It's not exactly a secret that parts of the US government run on painfully antiquated hardware that can cost billions to maintain. Decades-old code might do the trick for generating a tax return, but it isn't exactly ide...
Ghouls Celebrate Blood Feast
Gizmodo - 4 May 2017 22:30
At approximately 2:15pm today, 217 House Republicans voted to repeal much of the Affordable Care Act, sending their own plan to the Senate and potentially destroying healthcare for millions.
Motorola Moto Android tablet leaks with 'Productivity Mode'
Slash Gear - 4 May 2017 22:23
Motorola is working on a new tablet, according to sources, and it will feature a ‘Productivity Mode’ previously seen on the Lenovo Yoga Book. Assuming the rumor proves true, this will mark the first time Motorola has...
The rhythm action of 'Thumper' hits Nintendo Switch May 18th
Engadget - 4 May 2017 22:20
Late last year, PC and PS4 gamers were treated to an surreal rhythm experience when Thumper asked them to pilot a metallic scarab down a highway of intimidating, abstract set pieces. The game is as bizarre as it is inten...
HBO shows will disappear from Amazon Prime next year
Slash Gear - 4 May 2017 22:15
If you’ve been using your Amazon Prime subscription to enjoy some of HBO’s older shows, then prepare yourself, because you won’t have the opportunity to continue doing so for long. HBO has revealed that it plans to...
An AI can recognize musical genres better than humans
Engadget - 4 May 2017 22:10
Can you tell the difference between big band and boogie woogie? An algorithm can. Product design and development firm Cambridge Consultants says it's created a machine learning AI that can identify different musical styl...
Self-Driving Cars Feel Like Death Traps-Can We Be Convinced Otherwise?
Gizmodo - 4 May 2017 22:04
Since we're all friends here on the internet, I'll let you in on a little secret: I hate driving. I drive too slowly, lurch violently when I change lanes, and the thought of having to merge onto a speeding California hig...
GE's futuristic Alexa lamp accepts your voice commands in style
Engadget - 4 May 2017 21:50
Amazon's Alexa, the voice-controlled platform that powers the company's own Echo line, continues to gain support from third-party manufacturers. The C by GE Sol is the latest product to embrace the technology, in the for...
This Famous Star Wars Photo Has A Huge Mystery And I'm Going To Find The Truth
Gizmodo - 4 May 2017 21:47
So today is May 4th, which is Star Wars Day, which is nice because Star Wars doesn't get much attention. So, in honor of this important day, I want to address something that's been gnawing at me for years. A strange deta...
DirecTV NOW app arrives on LeEco 4K smart televisions
Slash Gear - 4 May 2017 21:44
LeEco has announced that its 4K smart televisions now offer the DirecTV NOW app, marking the first time the service’s app has been made available on a smart TV. The addition arrived in the form of a software update for...