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From Netflix to Hulu, the best streaming sites for movies It's Friday night and you're too tired to go out (same). You know how this conversation goes. Should we watch a movie? What's on Netflix? But halt, dear reader, because there is so much more you could be doing to maximize your home movie viewing, and we here at Mashable can no longer bear it. SEE ALSO: 7 ways to transform your Netflix account into a movie lover’s dream So, movie fans, if you're serious about this whole staying-in thing and catching up on the latest releases, let us o...
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Mark Zuckerberg's congressional hearing was all of us trying to explain technology to our grandparents This week, Mark Zuckerberg testified in front of Congress regarding Facebook's data leaks and basically gave the most patient tech support assistance. Join us as we cover the breaking memes rocking the Internet each week. Let us know below what are some of your favorite memes are this week and we'll see you next week with All the Memes! Read more...More about Watercooler, Facebook, Instagram, Funny, and Memes
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Essential tips, tricks, and apps to help you learn a language Fait intéressant: Seulement 17% des Américains parlent plus d'une langue. Yep, according to a survey cited by Forbes, less than one fifth of Americans know a second language. And yet there are countless benefits to being bilingual, or at least able to fumble along in another dialect. To name a few: It looks good on your resume and can help you get jobs; locals in foreign countries appreciate it when you make an effort in their own tongue; it makes you better at your own language; it's ...
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You can now use Alexa as your home's PA system Remember the PA system that blasted messages to every room in your elementary school? Yeah, Alexa is that now. You can now use Amazon's voice assistant to broadcast messages to all the Echo devices in your house, and whatever unsuspecting souls happen to be near them. SEE ALSO: Amazon Alexa spouted conspiracy theory when asked about chemtrails Amazon announced the new feature earlier this month, but it's finally fully rolled out, according to the company's newsletter. It's pret...
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Timothée Chalamet is turning up the ’90s heat for his next film Timothée Chalamet is definitely having a moment, making waves with both Lady Bird and Call Me By Your Name — the latter of which earned him an Academy Award nominationHis next foray, Hot Summer Nights, is a coming-of-age film set in the '90s. It finds Chalamet spending the summer on Cape Code, getting mixed up in weed, falling in love, and public bathroom make outs. The film hits theaters July 27th. Read more...More about Mashable Video, Dating, Shirtless, Relationships, and Lov...
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Hey, Donald Trump: Over 335,000 people are ready to protest if you fire Mueller or Rosenstein With Special Counsel Mueller and Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein's firings looking increasingly more likely, our great Congress is so far responding with a collective ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. Ah, checks and balances — we hardly knew ye! Americans, on the other hand, are far more ready to mobilize if and when the moment comesMoveOn.org and over two dozen activist organizations from across the political spectrum have collected over 335,000 RSVPs for nationwide protests should Mueller o...
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Merriam-Webster searches for 'slimeball' up 60,000% after Trump's tweet about Comey After President Trump's tweet describing former FBI director James Comey as a "slimeball," Merriam-Webster dictionary says searches for the word are up by 60,000 percent. The president called Comey a "proven LEAKER & LIAR" in a series of tweets improperly strung together on Friday morning. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump's 'pee tape' controversy, explained "He lied to Congress under OATH," Trump tweeted. "He is a weak and untruthful slime ball who was, as time has proven, a terrible Director of...
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Super Straps is a Kickstarter campaign that's looking to take a load off your back Slouching at your desk isn't the only way to ruin your back and posture. If you carry a backpack, you probably know that better than most. Carrying around a laptop, lunch, chargers, thermoses, and any other stuff you think you might need on a daily basis will definitely cause some strain on your back and shoulders. SEE ALSO: How to stay fit at a desk job: The best workout hacks and exercise devices According to the America Association of Neurological Surgeons, an estimated 75-85 percent of Ameri...
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Cheap web hosting services to help you claim a spot on the internet If you don't have a website, you might as well not exist. Whether it's via smartphone or desktop, more than 4 billion people in the world (over half the population) are plugged-in. That's 4 billion opportunities for people to get to know you. Better yet, they could be spending money on your services — cha-ching! SEE ALSO: Save more than $500 on a lifetime subscription to this web hosting platform Regardless of whether it's to promote your business or your "personal brand" (millennial...
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Google loses landmark 'right to be forgotten' case A businessman has won the first 'right to be forgotten' lawsuit against Google in the UK high court, according to the BBC. The right to be forgotten (RTBF) is an online privacy statute that the European Court of Justice passed in 2014. It states that European citizens can petition search engine companies like Google to delist URLs from search results if the websites contain information that is inaccurate, irrelevant, and not in the public interest to keep available. SEE ALSO: Europeans asked Goo...
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It's time to meet: 5 tips to nailing a business introduction Great news! You've been invited on an important business trip with your company, and today's the first day of an amazing week. You've had a good night's sleep, you've gotten in a few laps at the pool, and you've fueled up with La Quinta Inns & Suites™ FREE Bright Side Breakfast®. You're hanging out in the lobby when you see your boss and the CEO of your company. They want to introduce you to a very important client—who's standing right behind them. For a moment, nerves get t...
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'Simpsons' show runner responds to controversy on Twitter and...ugh. The Simpsons' show runner Al Jean responded to backlash to Sunday's episode, in which characters implied that criticism of Apu (Hank Azaria) as a racial stereotype was overblown. Jean teased the response he expected to Sunday's episode, entitled "No Good Read Goes Unpunished," tweeting that evening "New Simpsons in five minutes. Twitter explosion in act three." SEE ALSO: 'The Simpsons' completely missed the mark in addressing Apu criticism As of Friday, after many takes and exhausting debates an...
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Toddler scares the crap out of her mom in the most innocent way possible When IT came out in 1990, it terrified children and parents alike. The 2017 reboot of IT is still keeping people on their toes. Twitter user @BornToBriWild's three-year-old daughter gave her a scare recently when she looked down the drain and said, "Hi Georgie." In IT, Georgie is a little boy who gets lured into a sewer. And gets eaten by this monstrous clown named Pennywise. So you'd understand why Bri was so scared to look at what their daughter just pointed out, considerin...
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New Gmail update will include self-destructing emails The upcoming, redesigned Gmail looks like it will have several new features to protect the privacy of your emails. One of these, according to TechCrunch, is self-destructing emails. Following the update, you'll be able to set emails you send to "expire" after a certain amount of time. That means they'll disappear from your outbox, and from the recipient's inbox. SEE ALSO: 'Major' Gmail update might convince you to use email again. Maybe. You'll also be able to send emails in "Confide...
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The 9 best cases for your Samsung Galaxy S9 With Samsung's brand constantly growing, so in turn do the options for cases to protect its flagship Galaxy lineup. The Samsung Galaxy S9 is a phone that "gets it exactly right" as our reviewer wrote. But it's a slippery phone, so beyond the aesthetic reasons to get a case, you should make sure it's protected. SEE ALSO: Capturing Barcelona with the Samsung Galaxy S9 Since the Galaxy S9 is one of the most popular phones in the world, there are hundreds cases to choose from, with a ran...
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Equal access to business data gives women in tech an edge This column is part of a series called "Voices of Women in Tech," created in collaboration with AnitaB.org, a global enterprise that supports women in technical fields, as well as the organizations that employ them and the academic institutions training the next generation. When it comes to women in technology, there's a lot of data out there. Whether it's the fact that women still hold less than a quarter of technical roles, or the studies that show — time and again — that diversity...
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These software tools will make your last-minute tax hell manageable It's tax season, and we all know what that means: procrastinating on doing your taxes until the very last minute. Look, we get it. Taxes are a complicated, convoluted process, and you shouldn't spend more time on them than you absolutely have to. SEE ALSO: Treat yo' self: What to buy with your tax return money Luckily, a number of software tools can help you file your taxes in the span of a (longish) lunch break, and all you need is your computer, tablet, or even just your phone....
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The best cases for the iPhone 8 Plus, according to customer reviews The release of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus were possibly the most comforting release ever. Sure, the iPhone X's changes are insanely cool — but a huge part of Team Apple was intimidated by the thought of making the leap to such a fancy spaceship phone. (An iPhone without a home button? What is this blasphemy?) For those still stuck with an iPhone 6 or 7 but who aren't ready to convert to the X, the iPhone 8 is the perfect middle ground. The 8 features a gorgeous glass back (compare...
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The best high- and low-tech coffee makers to help you get your caffeine fix Everybody has a different coffee order. Some people love a simple cup of black drip. Others want a shot of chocolate in a mocha latte. And, ya know, a Crystal Ball Frappuccino is a thing that exists now. But no matter what your coffee order is, one thing is true: Coffee is expensive! SEE ALSO: The cleanest cup of coffee: Sustainable farming meets low emissions shipping Fortunately for those of us hoping to save some money while also getting our caffeine fix, there are a variety of high- and low-...
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The first reviews for 'Westworld' Season 2 seem cautiously optimistic HBO's labyrinthine robot western Westworld returns April 22. If the first five episodes are any indication, it's going to be a multilayered bloodbath and we'll love every minute. Early reviews for Westworld Season 2 point to a show that's more sure of itself, less tied down by the obligation to shock and surprise (though it may still do that), and fascinated, as always, by what makes humanity tick. Read on for spoiler-free Westworld reviews. SEE ALSO: The creators of 'Westworld' trolled th...
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Sadly, there is no way to unsee these Photoshops of Mark Zuckerberg The famous robot boy Mark Zuckerberg said "Senator" about twice as many times as he blinked during his Congressional hearing this week, which is disturbing in and of itself. SEE ALSO: Mark Zuckerberg: Nobody’s perfect! But what if he'd done all that and looked like this? Here at Facebook, we believe in making the world a thiccer place pic.twitter.com/Ga1wfRU8Yw — @henry (@henry) April 12, 2018 These three Photoshops — also known as the eighth, ninth, and tenth wonders of the ...
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It looks like Donald Trump deleted a tweet that showed John Kelly's facepalm Donald Trump has apparently deleted a tweet that gave the world yet another look deep into Chief-of-Staff John Kelly's despondent soul. SEE ALSO: Here's a running list of all the Scott Pruitt scandals Trump originally posted the tweet around 1:15 pm ET on Thursday, showing photos from an agricultural roundtable that included "memembers" of Congress. Kelly was also there and the photos, which are still saved in Twitter's cache, revealed a peek into how Kelly is probably feeling these days.&...
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Rabbids Peach dancing to Beyoncé's 'Naughty Girl' is your new queen Move over, Beyonce. There's a new queen in town. That's right — Rabbids Peach, the newest coach for Nintendo's Just Dance 2018, is here to give Queen Bey a run for her money. Smoothly dancing to Beyonce's Naughty Girl, Rabbids Peach exudes confidence, glamour, and attitude. From the flip of her luscious blonde locks to her stylish crop top, Rabbids Peach is a style icon. And her dance moves don't disappoint. She splits, booty pops, and tosses her hair to the sultry lyrics, all while ...
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Wait, did Google just reveal the full name of Android P? Google didn't reveal the name of Android Oreo until August last year, shortly after Google I/O. But this year, it might be giving us some clues ahead of time. SEE ALSO: Google is going all-in on smartphone notches for Android P On Thursday, the company released five summer-themed images on its Instagram (spotted by BGR), encouraging its followers to screenshot them and use them as wallpapers. Beach shots, foliage, kites, and bikers abound. And, of course, popsicles. Image: google I...
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This is how wheat is growing in microgravity The International Space Station is the last place where you'd expect to find wheat growing, but NASA researchers have been doing it for months. This research sheds some light on the studies of space-based agriculture, but also gives us more insights regarding the conditions that plants prefer when growing, which can be used to improve our gardening methods back on Earth. Read more...More about Space, Nasa, Mashable Video, International Space Station, and Plant
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These memorable movie scenes were totally unscripted Sometimes awesome movie scenes are improvised by the actors themselves. Here's a list of our favorite iconic movie scenes that were unscripted. Read more...More about Watercooler, Movies, Mashable Video, Harry Potter, and Star Wars
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Chinese police used facial recognition to catch a suspect in a crowd of 60,000 Looks like the Chinese surveillance state is really up and running, guys! Chinese state news agency ECNS reported Thursday that police used facial recognition-enabled cameras to catch a criminal suspect amongst a crowd of 60,000 concert-goers. Cool! SEE ALSO: China is using AI to predict who will commit crime next The suspect, identified as Mr. Ao, was wanted "in connection with an economic dispute." Ao and his wife had traveled about 55 miles to see a Hong Kong pop star, Jacky Cheung, in concer...
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Upgrade your Instagram game with this Wi-Fi connected digital camera that's 20% off Your Instagram pics deserve to be in 4K, so upgrade with this action camera by DBPOWER that's on sale for 20% off. SEE ALSO: This is not your parents' camera tripod This ultra HD camera can capture your photos and video with great resolution and boasts a 170-degree wide angle lens. The built-in Wi-Fi and the Camking companion app lets you edit and share your content in a snap. It's also equipped with electronic image stabilization to capture your action shots more precisely and it comes wi...
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Cynthia Nixon adds $4.20 donation button (for weeeeed.) There is nothing Twitter progressives love more than a quality pro-weed troll coming from an older politician. Take New York Gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon, who recently added a $4.20 donation button to her website to express her support for legalized marijuana. Her opponent, Governor Cuomo, has taken the avoidant "let's do more research" approach. SEE ALSO: 2018 is gonna be a beautiful year for queer women in film. And yet. "We have to stop putting people of color in jail for somet...
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Pssssttt! James Comey is a secret John Green fan. The world knows James Comey as many things. To most he is the former director of the FBI. To Donald Trump he is persona non grata #1. To savvy internet detectives, he is a Twitter lurker. And recently Comey added "author" to his resume after the publication of his book A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership. But this week, the world learned another identity of James Comey: secret John Green fan. SEE ALSO: 'Turtles All The Way Down' is the John Green novel we so desperately need right now ...
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If you want to feel sad today you can revisit some 'Stranger Things' deaths in new video On Friday the 13th, apropos of nothing, Netflix shared a video mourning the Stranger Things 2 deaths that still haunt us: Bob Newby (Sean Astin) and Mews the cat. It turns out that Bob and Mews are together, wherever they are, and that they've done some soul searching and come to terms with their violent, dramatic deaths. SEE ALSO: 'Stranger Things' bosses had 'too much story' for Season 2, so we're already pumped for Season 3 Stranger Things is now streaming on Netflix. WATCH: How 'Strange...
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Guy has weirdly foolproof system for finding stuff in his messy room We all know most men are messy, but what's conflicting is when there's a method to the messiness. Twitter user Ciara Tobin shared a text conversation she had with her boyfriend. She asked him where to find a paper clip, and he answered with shocking specificity. SEE ALSO: This 'Wrinkle in Time' poster is too girly for boys, apparently men honestly are something else pic.twitter.com/y0k9HpqNUn — ciara tobin (@CiaraTobin) April 5, 2018 On the floor by your file cabinet, of course! Where al...
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Meet Swolebama, the buff Photoshopped version of Obama America needs What if Barack Obama was buff? One redditor dared to answer the ridiculous question. SEE ALSO: Barack Obama's March Madness picks are here, and people have THOUGHTS Barack Swolebama was born out of an old photo of Obama on vacation in Hawaii in 2014 and Award930's Photoshop skills. This buff version of Obama looks like he can give a solid handshake, take on potential threats, and win at any arm-wrestling competition. You'll feel safe and sound with Barack Swolebama at your ...
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Tons of vacuums are on sale today, including the Roomba and the Dyson Ball bagless upright We know you've probably been putting off your spring cleaning for a while, and we wouldn't blame you. But it's time to be an adult and give your home a deep clean. This certified refurbished Dyson Ball Animal vacuum is on sale for $100 off and can help you get the job done. SEE ALSO: Here's a Roomba for your grill As per Dyson's MO, the ball technology lets you pivot and steer the vacuum into hard-to-reach areas for a deeper clean. The self-adjusting cleaner head can tackle both hard floors and ...
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So, who's going to die in 'Avengers: Infinity War'? Yeah, yeah, we know: Anyone can die in Avengers: Infinity War. The Marvel marketing machine has been in overdrive promising death and destruction to fans of the franchise, with screenwriter Stephen McFeely promising, "It’s safe to say we will say farewell to people." SEE ALSO: Who's who in 'Avengers: Infinity War' But let's be real. We all know some of these heroes are safer than others. Some of these heroes have run their course, and are played by actors who seem ready to get off th...
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Tim Draper wore a Bitcoin tie on Fox News because fashion is dead I'll say this for venture capitalist Tim Draper: he is fully committed to the gimmick. SEE ALSO: The businesses that still accept Bitcoin are the ones for whom Bitcoin doesn't matter Appearing on the Fox News show of sentient bowtie Tucker Carlson, Draper donned a Bitcoin tie and big Bitcoin broach to discuss his plan to divide the state of California up into three separate states: Northern California, Southern California, and Bitcoinlandia California. While the "Cal 3" plan is Draper's b...
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Best Amazon deals for Friday, April 13: Digital cameras, Bluetooth speakers, and tons of vacuums on sale It may be Friday the 13th, but this deal on a Yamaha 4K receiver sounds pretty lucky to us. You can add audio to nine different rooms in your house with multicast and enjoy videos in 4K. SEE ALSO: Party anytime, anywhere with this hardcore portable speaker Foodies can get a 9-tray food dehydrator to help make awesome treats like fruit chips and jerky. If you're late on your spring cleaning, get started with a refurbished Dyson ball vacuum for $100 of. There are so many other vacuums on sale toda...
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'Dancing With the Stars' taps Adam Rippon and Tonya Harding for athlete season Dancing With the Stars: Athletes is about to be our next Winter Olympics fix. The ABC competition will pair professional athletes with professional dancers (don't come at me with your "dance is a sport" takes, not now), including Olympic darling Adam Rippon and, er, former Olympian Tonya Harding. SEE ALSO: Tonya Harding biopic 'I, Tonya' turns a portrait of a punchline into a mirror of ourselves The full lineup was announced Friday on Good Morning America and includes another skater, a snowboard...
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The 10 best cases for your iPhone X The iPhone X is Apple's most advanced smartphone ever. It's a technological marvel inside and out. It's also extremely slippery and you definitely should get a case (even if it's a cheap one) to protect your $1,000+ device. There are a zillion cases you can buy. Which one is right for you and your lifestyle? Here are 10 of the best we recommend. SEE ALSO: Snapchat's new iPhone X-only face lenses aren't enough to make me dump Instagram1. The best protection: OtterBox Defender ($50-60)OtterB...
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Merriam-Webster calls out Neil deGrasse Tyson for being a grumpy old man Neil deGrasse Tyson holds no thoughts back on Twitter, and Merriam-Webster has had enough. On Thursday, the astrophysicist decided to tweet a complaint about about the word "awesome," which he is clearly sick of and believes is overused by today's youth. Merriam-Webster, master of language and throwing shade, was promptly alerted of the tweet, and responded the only way fit. SEE ALSO: Watch Neil deGrasse Tyson's full interview with Stephen Hawking "In my day, the word 'Awesome' was reserved for ...
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'Scrabble' adds 'emoji' and more words to its official dictionary It's time to throw away your outdated dictionary and dust off those tiles, baby, because Scrabble is getting some new words. The folks behind Scrabble are beefing up the official Scrabble player's dictionary with 300 new words to keep up with the times and give veteran players some fresh verbs and nouns to memorize. SEE ALSO: Blue shell your friends to bankruptcy in Mario Kart-themed 'Monopoly' The 70-year-old board game will be putting out the sixth edition of Merriam-Webster’s The ...
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Pixar powers on a new trailer for 'Incredibles 2' If you're a superhero movie fan, you'll find no shortage of them this summer. There's Avengers: Infinity War in just a couple weeks, Deadpool 2 a few weeks after that, and Ant-Man and the Wasp and Teen Titans Go! To the Movies a couple months after that. Right in the middle of that crowded summer drops Incredibles 2, which picks up where the first film left off 14 years ago. SEE ALSO: Watch Kendall Jenner rave about 'Incredibles 2' fashion icon Edna Mode This time, Mr. Incredible (Craig T. Nelso...
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This grandma actually printed out email jokes and saved them in a book This takes "tech-literate" to a whole new level. SEE ALSO: Savage grandma's diary entry is basically the 1925 version of 'don't trust men' Writer and co-creator of Cougar Town Kevin Biegel shared a special gem on his Twitter from his grandma. My grandma prints out every email joke forward she gets and tapes it in a bookIn the last picture Grandma even punched up the joke! pic.twitter.com/MTOwbut2az — kevinbiegel (@kbiegel) April 13, 2018Image: @kbiegel Image: @kbiegel Image: @kbiege...
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We never in a million years could've guessed why David Schwimmer was trending today That's right, there's a whole other David Schwimmer. SEE ALSO: 10 of the best TV shows that made it to 10 seasons Today some exciting news was announced. At least it looked exciting enough to trend on Twitter. London Stock Exchange hires David Schwimmer from Goldman Sachs to be its CEO https://t.co/dTNKHyo4y8 pic.twitter.com/QLfRbCtra5 — Bloomberg (@business) April 13, 2018 The name "David Schwimmer" provoked a fair amount of confusion, not to mention amusement. As well as appearing in ...
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Get a set of fancy Egyptian cotton sheets (luxury!) for half off We know you're busy— like, really busy. You clock in long hours at work and spend your free time cooking, cleaning, and catching up on Netflix (come on, that's important). The very last thing you should have to endure is slipping into an uncomfortable bed at the end of the day. SEE ALSO: Here's an alarm clock you're actually going to want to buy You probably think a cozy bed boils down to a good mattress, but the truth is the quality of your sheets matter, tooResearch shows the m...
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After 'Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice' won big at the BAFTAs, here's 6 things to know about the game This article contains minor spoilers for Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice by game developer Ninja Theory made a splash at the gaming BAFTAs on Thursday, winning five awards, including the Game Beyond Entertainment award, which focusses on the social impact of games. SEE ALSO: Jelly Mario is the trippy, slow motion version of your favorite game Congrats to #Hellblade for sweeping up 5 awards at the @BAFTAGames! Well deserved @NinjaTheory 👏 (Edited this to make it...
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Mac hack: Use this $8 app to update your computer's speakers We love our Mac as much as the next Apple obsessive, but as with every product, there's always room for improvement. Our biggest gripe? The speakers. Sure, they're good enough for a viral Twitter video and or a quick Facetime, but when it comes to watching a full-length movie or to hear who's talking shit on Fortnite, they fall flat. Luckily, an app called Boom 3D for Mac can change that — for under 10 bucks. SEE ALSO: From game soundtracks to movie scores, these geeky vinyl albums r...
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No girl's period should force her to miss school, and this startup is making sure of that Growing up as a young girl in Nigeria, Folasade Bamisaye didn't have access to sanitary pads or tampons. She would cut off parts of her foam mattress, or use scraps of clothing—sometimes even parts of her school uniform. Bamisaye's lack of access to basic menstrual hygiene products didn't just cut away at her school uniform, it also cut into her school time and prevented her from attending lessons. "I missed a lot of classes, a lot of lectures, and it interfered with my academic perf...
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A first look at 'Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery' mobile game Jam City's long-awaited Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery mobile game has landed in Australia and New Zealand, ahead of its April 25 worldwide release. Like the books, the iOS and Android game is broken down into chapters, which are set over different years in Hogwarts. It's set between the tragic murder of Harry Potter's parents by Lord Voldemort and when Harry and the gang start school, so that lets you have an original narrative. SEE ALSO: 'Westworld' mobile game already available in Austr...
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'Jessica Jones' will be back and fans can't wait for more of their anti-hero It was announced Thursday that Jessica Jones will be back for Season 3. SEE ALSO: What that 'Jessica Jones' finale means That's right, the alcoholic super-powered PI will be coming back to Netflix, although exactly when remains to be seen. Here's to season 3! 🥃 https://t.co/Ioq0nDtkwm pic.twitter.com/cPGyvWfPNf — Jessica Jones (@JessicaJones) April 12, 2018 Of course fans are already looking forward to seeing their psychologically fractured heroine grace their screens again. Thi...
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Mark Zuckerberg's boring hearing would've been better in a Scottish accent Sure, you might've been a little underwhelmed by the Mark Zuckerberg hearing. The dry answers and hours of inane questioning were a little too much for us, but you know how it could have been vastly improved? A Glaswegian accent. SEE ALSO: A grown man face-planting onto a snowy trampoline in slow mo is what true joy looks like Here's what Glasgow Zuck would sound like, courtesy of Scottish comedian Janey Godley. Yer maw would love it. Imagine the #ZUCKERBURG hearing was in Glasgow#Z...
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Australia has been breaking records for heat in April Usually the sear of Australia's summer heat would've subsided by now, as winter approaches. Instead, the country is experiencing an unseasonably warm April so far, prompting Australia's Bureau of Meteorology to explain the unusual event. SEE ALSO: Researchers hit back at climate change deniers twisting polar bear science The heat is "more characteristic of mid-summer than mid-autumn," according to its special climate statement, where the country has been experiencing higher than usual maximum te...
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Box that unlocks iPhones is the hottest new gadget for police Law enforcement agencies — despite protests from privacy advocates — have long lobbied to get access to your smartphone. Now a mysterious U.S. startup called Grayshift — which reportedly has an ex-Apple security engineer on staff — is providing iPhone unlocking tools to cops, according to Motherboard. SEE ALSO: Here's 5 tips for Spring cleaning your digital footprint GrayKey is a box that measures four by four inches wide, and features two Lightning cables at the front, a...
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This whale was killed by 64 pounds of trash About 64 pounds of plastic trash killed a young sperm whale that washed up in southeast Spain, according to scientists. The whale, whose body landed in Cape Palos on Feb. 27, most likely died because it couldn't digest the plastic trash, fish nets, and garbage bags found in its digestive system. At 33 feet long, the whale only weighed 13,000 pounds. Adult sperm whales can weigh up to 120,000 pounds. SEE ALSO: More than 150 whales strand themselves on Western Australian beach Accordin...
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Uber app updates with new safety features like 'trusted contacts,' 911 button Uber keeps updating its app and adding features this week. Its latest announcement Thursday is all about safety. Now within the ride-hailing app riders can pick up to five people to list as "Trusted Contacts." For every ride those selected friends and family can be notified about your trip — or you can set it to send your travel information only for night rides. A new 911 button on the app will connect you to police in case of emergency. Once clicked the button will show your real-time loc...
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Hurricanes will never be named Harvey, Irma, or Maria again Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, and Nate were so destructive, no other hurricanes will be given the same names. The World Meteorological Organization announced Thursday that it's retiring the names Harvey, Irma, Maria, and Nate from its rotation because of 2017's devastating season. It's replacing the names with Harold, Idalia, Margot, and Nigel instead. SEE ALSO: Shell knew truth of global warming in 1980s; foresaw a Hurricane Sandy scenario WMO names each hurricane based on an alphabetic...
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Tesla clashes with NTSB over fatal Model X crash investigation Tesla has been removed from the National Transportation Safety Board's investigation into a fatal crash of a Tesla Model X in the Bay Area. The advisory group pulled the electric car maker from the investigation after Tesla continued to release information about the crash, including a post on the company blog confirming that the vehicle was in Autopilot mode. The NTSB said the removal was a rare move, but Tesla's information releases "do not further transportation safety or serve the publi...
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The 'American Chopper' meme just got the perfect upgrade The American Chopper meme, which quickly became one of the most popular forms of sharing discourse, just got better. Twitter user @hipsterpelagius shared this version of the meme, which started out as a five-panel image featuring trivial arguments, as drawn by 9gag user janganzalim. It's done. This meme has reached Peak Perfectionpic.twitter.com/n9dQYeICdQ — Justin (@hipsterpelagius) April 12, 2018 Admit it: You sang that in your head. The sketched art style is strikingly similar to a-ha...
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Park Service to raise fees in 117 parks, but that still won't solve its looming problem The National Park Service decided Thursday that it will raise fees at 117 national park sites, but the increases are quite modest compared to the previous proposal. Facing a more than $11 billion backlog in the upkeep of national parks, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke previously proposed raising fees to $70 in 17 of the most popular parks like Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon. The government allowed the public to weigh in on the fee increases, and the responses showed overwhelming...
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The very best cases for your iPhone 8 Choosing the right case for your iPhone 8 is an important task. Besides making your iPhone look better, the right case can make your life a whole lot easier — if you know what to look for, that is. SEE ALSO: Apple launches red iPhone 8 and 8 Plus The best case for you will depend on a lot of factors. What do you mostly use your phone for? Are you an Instagram addict, or do you spend all day texting? Do you need something with a lot of protection, or are you more concerned with making ...
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Pixar's next short is about food becoming sentient and somehow it's not a horror story When it comes to taking inherently horrifying premises and turning them into cuddly tearjerkers, Pixar is second to none. Toy Story? Creepy af. Means your toys are watching and judging you all the timeRatatouille? Who wants a rat in the kitchen, let alone making all the food? Cars? SERIOUSLY WHERE DID ALL THE PEOPLE GO?? SEE ALSO: This Disney/Pixar movie bracket is starting so many internet fights Now comes Bao, a short film that's d'awww so cute if you just watch the trailer, and really freakin...
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Pennsylvania schools are arming their teachers with very useful mini baseball bats In the midst of a national gun debate led by victims of the Parkland shooting, one Pennsylvania school district is taking a ... rather questionable approach to protecting students from another in-school tragedy. The Millcreek School District announced Wednesday that it will be arming its 500 teachers with miniature baseball bats to fend off potential school shooters. SEE ALSO: Parkland activist has best response to transparent backpack rule It didn't take long for Twitter users to criticiz...
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Did Mark Zuckerberg just beat Congress? Mark Zuckerberg survived Congress. Now what? That's the big question now that the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have put Facebook under the microscope. After 10+ hours of testimony, plenty of clueless questions, and multiple promises that Facebook's team would "follow up" with lawmakers, the public now has a chance to re-examine its fundamental relationship with the social network, and judge whether or not that "breach of trust" Zuckerberg has admitted will lead to fundamental c...
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These service dogs in training spent a day at Disneyland and it's the most wholesome thing ever Dogs from the Canine Companions for Independence in California spent a day enjoying rides and wearing Mickey Mouse ears, training for the day when they'll be in a high-stimulation situation with their humans. Read more...More about Dogs, Disney, Mashable Video, Service, and Disneyland
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These are the best VPNs for watching Netflix while abroad Imagine this: You're traveling, and after a day of sightseeing you just want to relax in your hotel room and chill with Netflix. You fire it up and search frantically for your favorite show, but it just isn't there. What gives? The problem is this: Netflix shows different content for different geolocations, no matter where your account is based (though this is starting to change). So if you signed up in the U.S. but are traveling in Italy, you'll likely see a very different (read: poorer) select...
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Amazing storm timelapse compilation will leave you breathless Chasing deadly storms is a hobby that might raise some eyebrows. But one redditor has good reason to partake in this dangerous job. "I can't find a better way to convey how incredible our world is, and how small we are in comparison," chakalakasp wrote in the title of the post. " The video compilation shows deadly, yet magnificent storms, shot across Nebraska, Kansas, and Wyoming. Earth is capable of beautiful, powerful, magnificent things and watching them unfold inspires a sense of awe. ...
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No, Planet X is not going to destroy Earth this month, so please stop it Stop me if you've heard this one before: A group of people think the world is going to end very soon. The newest end of the world conspiracy theory centers on the mysterious "Planet X," aka Nibiru, which is expected to appear out of nowhere and smash into Earth, destroying us all and granting us that sweet relief of death we've been craving ever since Donald Trump discovered Twitter. SEE ALSO: I'm God and I completely forgot that I was supposed to end the world today This theory isn't new....
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The best tech deals this weekend: Amazon Fire HD Tablets, Kindles, and Fire TV Sticks are all on sale Cheers to the freakin' weekend, y'all — because the weather finally feels like it's supposed to in April, and because Amazon is offering sweet deals on a ton of tech items. Amazon devices like Kindles, Fire HD Tablets, and Fire TV Sticks and streaming devices are all on sale and up for grabs, as well as refurbished laptops, Bluetooth trackers, and smart doorbells. But hurry — the fun ends on Monday, April 16. Womp womp. SEE ALSO: Our favorite picks from Ebay's 'Under $10' secti...
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Jelly Mario is the trippy, slow motion version of your favorite game 'Jelly Mario' is what happens when Mario exists in a surreal world without physics. Read more...More about Art, Mashable Video, Nintendo, Game, and Nes
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Impress your dinner guests with this self-sustaining aquarium that can grow food Grow beautiful houseplants and produce using your pet fish with this self-sustaining aquaponic aquarium. Get your own AquaSprouts Garden for $169.95 here. Read more...More about Mashable Video, Pets, Aquarium, Garden, and Aquatic
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I wrote the Facebook report Ted Cruz can’t stop talking about. He’s getting it all wrong. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg spent two days this week getting grilled by Congress in response to the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The hearings were often hampered by their awkward format and strict time constraints. But at least some legislators took the opportunity to ask important questions about how Facebook protects user data and combats misinformation. Not everyone on Capitol Hill got the memo. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex), for example, used his allotted five minutes of questioning on Tuesday to d...
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Homeless Girl Scouts aim to sell 6,000 boxes of cookies in New York City Long gone are the days of Girl Scouts having to go door-to-door to sell their legendary cookies. Troop 6000, a troop exclusively for homeless Girl Scouts in New York City, recently set up shop in the city's Union Square. They're aiming to sell a record 6,000 boxes of cookies by Friday. This will be the first time these homeless Scouts, who live in shelters, will be able to sell cookies for their troop. SEE ALSO: Girl Scouts partners with LinkedIn to connect alums for the first time ever In 2016,...
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Samsung's 49-inch monitor will make you hate your puny screen TL;DR review: Samsung's 49-inch CHG90 monitor, the world's largest gaming display, is a beast for play and work. Cool Factor: 😎😎😎😎😎 (5 out of 5) Learning Curve: 📘📘📘📘 (4 out of 5) Performance: 💪💪💪 (3 out of 5) Bang for the Buck: 💸💸💸💸 (4 out of 5) Mashable Score ⚡⚡⚡⚡ (4 out of 5) Nobody needs a 49-inch curved ultra-wide computer monitor. But after...
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The Trump administration is hellbent on erasing the reality of people's lives Donald Trump's authoritarian leanings are on full display nearly every day in his grandiose, paranoid tweets. The president's anti-democratic impulses are one thing to behold — they often feel like an anomalous attack on America's key norms and institutions. But make no mistake: A similar strain of autocratic thinking has popped up across the Trump administration. Specifically, some of the president's political appointees and their staffs have a habit of disappearing information they...
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Tiger spotted in NYC turns out to be a large raccoon There's not much wildlife in New York City — pigeons, subway rats, Williamsburg hipsters. So when a push notification from the Citizen App informed New Yorkers that a tiger was roaming the street, people were naturally startled and confused. SEE ALSO: We're calling 'fake news' on the report that 'Black Panther' caused a surge in black cat adoptions According to NBC New York, the NYPD received a call Thursday morning about a tiger that was supposedly spotted on the streets of Ha...
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Longtime 'Donkey Kong' record holder gets high scores stripped away After years of enjoying his reign at the top of the Donkey Kong leaderboard, legendary arcade gamer Billy Mitchell has officially fallen from grace. Twin Galaxies, the preeminent source (and adjudicator) for video game records worldwide, has made a decision to strip Mitchell of his infamous Donkey Kong records after months of investigation revealed he cheated to produce his high scores. All other scores and records Mitchell has held have also been removed and he has been banned form future compe...
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These 5 helpful robots want to be your new best friend Qoobo is a therapeutic toy that is basically a pillow with a wagging tailSomnox is the bean-shaped sleep robot that makes getting your nights rest much easierAeolus Robot is a robotic maid that can vacuum and hand you your favorite drinkLoomo is a real-life droid that doubles as your Instagram boyfriend and mini transporterAibo is a fun robotic dog that can react to human touch. Read more...More about Sony, Robots, Mashable Video, Robot, and Cat
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Owls born outside of office window won't stop staring at workers inside It's always nice to see animals in nature, just maybe not when they're staring at you throughout your work day. According to Michael Lens' a bunch of owls were born outside of their coworker's windowsill recently, and now they're all grown up. SEE ALSO: Behold the comedy of errors that happens when you make an owl your ring bearer Owls were born on my colleague’s windowsill a few weeks ago and I. Just. Can’t. Evenpic.twitter.com/W6ZjP5TCZ6 — Michael Lens (@mc_lens) April 11, 2...
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Spend too much time at Michaels or Hobby Lobby? This crafting-themed subscription box is for you. Some people spend all their money on clothes, some people spend their money on the newest iPhone, and some people spend all their money on crafting. You know that person: they always have "a project going," stock up on hot glue sticks, and think that spending four hours in Michaels sounds more fun than a bar crawl. Maybe that person is you? If you're one of those people, you know how annoying it is when adult responsibilities get in the way of supply runs or adventures down the Pinterest r...
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Khloé Kardashian just gave birth to her baby girl After a challenging week, Khloé Kardashian has apparently given birth to a baby girl, TMZ reports. The gossip outlet reports she gave birth early Thursday morning outside of Cleveland, and that her sisters Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, her mother Kris Jenner, and her best friend Malika Haqq were all with her at the hospital. This is her first child with Cleveland Cavaliers player Tristan Thompson. SEE ALSO: Find True Love With This Kanye West Dating App The news comes amid reports that...
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This artist doesn't use paint or brushes — he uses the sun Michael Papadakis is not an ordinary artist and he doesn't paint in a studio. In fact, he doesn't even use paint or brushes. He uses reflection and refraction to paint with the sun. Read more...More about Art, Sun, Painting, Artist, and Reflection
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The new 'Ocean's 8' trailer is here and it's everything we dreamed What happens when you put eight scene-stealers in a room together? Well, in the case of Ocean's 8, they pull off the heist of the century at the star-studded Met Gala. SEE ALSO: Our 10 most anticipated films of 2018 Sandra Bullock leads the cast as Debbie Ocean, sister of Danny Ocean (George Clooney's character from Ocean's 11 through 13), with Cate Blanchett as her right-hand woman. The rest of the gang includes Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, and ...
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Best phone cases for the Samsung Galaxy S9+ It's no secret that we adore the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+. Our senior tech correspondent Raymond Wong has written about how much he loves some of the little details on the phone, like the well-placed fingerprint scanner, the facial/iris recognition to unlock the phone, and the improved camera. It's even water-resistant and includes a headphone jack. (!!!) Shocker, right? SEE ALSO: Aromatherapy and phone charging? Get you a night light that can do both. If you're treating yourself to a new S9+, ...
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Cambridge fires back at Zuckerberg's accusations, basically says GTFO In one of the weirder moments of Mark Zuckerberg's congressional testimony on Wednesday, the Facebook CEO suggested there might be some really shady stuff going down at one of the oldest and most well respected universities in the world. "There’s a whole program associated with Cambridge University where a number of researchers — not just Aleksandr Kogan, although to our current knowledge he’s the only one who sold the data to Cambridge Analytica — there are a number of t...
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This artist's comic series illustrates everyday life as a married couple Yehuda Devir is an Israel-based illustrator and graphic designer. His comic series 'One of Those Days' focuses on the day-to-day antics with his wife, Maya. Read more...More about Lifestyle, Comics, Mashable Video, Comic, and Illustration
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Thanos isn't as lame as the MCU has made him seem Thanos is kind of a joke, isn't he? Marvel's been building up to the Mad Titan's big, knockdown assault on the universe in Avengers: Infinity War for almost 10 years. But in all that time, across 18 movies, we've spent only a handful of minutes with the new movie's villain. SEE ALSO: 'Infinity War' presales are outpacing the last seven MCU movies combined For those who have no background with Thanos beyond how he's been portrayed so far in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it's hard to take him ser...
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Facebook Messenger reminds users to check privacy settings Have you checked your Messenger privacy settings recently? No? If you're in the European Union, at least, that's about to change. Facebook's messaging platform has begun showing pop-up notifications prompting users to review their privacy settings. The notification, which Business Insider spotted on Wednesday, overtakes users' screens as soon as they open the app. SEE ALSO: Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook testimony turned into a lesson of how the internet works The message reads"Important...
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Get a Black+Decker cordless drill for half off and tackle some DIY projects this weekend With warm weather finally on the horizon, it's time to get to that outdoors-worthy DIY project once and for all. Build the kids a treehouse. Finish that deck you started last year. Tighten up the door hinges. Equip yourself with a Black+Decker cordless drill on sale today for 50% off and get the job done even faster. SEE ALSO: Take to the skies with a 1080p camera drone The drill's speed can deliver up to 750 RPM to tackle any material, and the 24-position clutch prevents screws from stripping o...
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Hey Prime members, get an Amazon Fire 7 tablet on sale for $35 right now Prime members, listen up. You can save $15 on an Amazon Fire 7 tablet and get it for less than $40. Got your attention yet? SEE ALSO: 5 multi-port charging devices on sale right now Equipped with Alexa, the Fire 7 tablet can get you all the information you want simply by asking. Schedule? Music? Phone calls? Googling who that one actor was in that one movie? Alexa's there for you with the Fire 7. When the Fire 7 tablet originally debuted in 2012, Mashable's Lance Ulanoff called it "a great table...
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Donald Glover ate pizza and watched Star Wars after getting the role of Lando If you didn't already think Donald Glover was the perfect Lando Calrissian for Solo: A Star Wars Story, wait until you hear what he did when he got the part. Glover went home and watched Lando's debut in The Empire Strikes Back. This is the Lando we deserve. SEE ALSO: HAN AND LANDO SHOULD KISS "The day I found out I got it, I remember I bought like a whole pizza and went home and watched The Empire Strikes Back," Glover said, per CinemaBlend. "That was definitely the beginning, but then I just w...
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Amazon daily deals for April 12: Black+Decker drills, Marmot outdoor gear, tech for your car, and more The weather is finally starting to get warmer, so get on that DIY project with a Black+Decker drill on sale on Amazon. SEE ALSO: Learn how to start your own clothing brand with these online classes If you're roughing it outside on a camping trip, you can also save up to 25% on Marmot outdoors gear like sleeping bags, jackets, and even tents. You can also get a set of Panasonic Bluetooth handsets for a retro phone feel. Here are some of the best deals from Amazon today: Pick up a Black+Decker dr...
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Reporter compiles his wackiest out-of-context lines Out of context, anything can sound weird, but you don't usually expect particularly wacky lines from a news broadcast. Reporter Trevor Ault, who describes himself on Twitter as "Portland, Oregon's tallest breaking news anchor/reporter," created a compilation of the wackiest things he's said on air to celebrate his two-year anniversary at KOIN 6 news. Highlights of this compilation include (but are not limited to): Jane Austen quotes, catching on-air traffic violations, loads of self-...
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This could be the first space hotel and people are already pre-booking the $9.5 million experience Orion Span is planning to launch a luxury space hotel in 2022. Although this timescale sounds a bit unrealistic, the company mentions that 4 months worth of bookings were sold out in just 3 days after they started accepting reservations. Staying at the Aurora Station is expected to cost you $9.5 million for a 12-day trip. Read more...More about Space, Mashable Video, Vacation, Aurora, and Hotel
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Critics are in love with 'God of War' The reviews are in and people are loving the new direction that God of War is embarking on. The long-awaited God of War is nearly upon us and critics have weighed in Thursday with their thoughts about the latest entry in the action series, which sees Kratos with a new companion, a bit more compassion, and a whole new part of the world to tear through. Critics are almost unanimously praising God of War for everything from it's new setting in Norse mythology to its fresh approach to combat. As Mas...
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Clueless dad gets selfie with Cardi B, but has no idea who Cardi B is Cardi B may be one of the biggest names in the music world right now, but unfortunately, some people still don't know who she is, especially parents. Josh Sobo received a text from his father earlier this week that included a selfie with Cardi B herself. He attached the photo with a message, "whose is Cardi b." Um sir, she's only a Grammy-nominated, certified gold, Queen of Instagram, and a talented rapper with hits like "Bodak Yellow" and "Bartier Cardi." SEE ALSO: 11 invaluab...
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Mozilla makes 'tracking protection' the default on Firefox for iOS As the good citizens of the internet become more and more woke as to how little of our activity online is truly private, Mozilla Firefox wants to step up as the browser for privacy-oriented people. Mozilla announced in a blog post on Thursday that default "tracking protection" is rolling out in Firefox for iOS. That means browsing done on iPhone and iPad devices will be automatically blocked from pixel tracking — which allows advertisers, and, oh, Facebook, to collect data on which website...
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Weatherman has meltdown after the longest winter ever At this point, everyone is pretty much ready to never think about winter again. But not as much as Garry Frank. The Fox 17 weather reporter was giving the weather update on Tuesday with the same attitude we all feel toward this endless winter. "What do you want me to do, lie to you? I'll put 70 every day next time," he ranted, waving his arms out of the injustice we're continuing to face this season. If only that would help. I'm glad we're not alone in this. Sometimes, you just gotta yell at som...
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'Time' allows rare cover redesign to illustrate the chaos that is Donald Trump A storm's a brewin' in the White House, and Time Magazine has found a way to perfectly illustrate the chaos on its latest cover. In a rare callback cover, Time asked longtime collaborator Tim O’Brien to depict the absolute chaos that is Donald Trump as president of the United States. The "Stormy" cover for the April 23 issue reimagines O’Brien's "Nothing to See Here" cover from Feb. 27, 2017. This time Trump's being heavily rained on and he's nearly drowning in a rising tide. ...
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'Westworld' mobile game already available in Australia As the Westworld Season 2 premiere charges down the railroad tracks, the show's new mobile game has landed on Android and iOS — in some countries, at least, including Australia. SEE ALSO: The creators of 'Westworld' trolled their fans spectacularly The game is a little Fallout Shelter, a little Westworld. You’re the new hire for Delos Destinations, put through a training simulation of Westworld park. “You will be responsible for keeping the park running smoothly by managing the...
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