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 'Pot Sasquatch' is real and it's here to get stoned and interrupt the local news
While you may have heard of Sasquatch, the large and hairy humanoid creature that walks on its hind legs, a new breed of Bigfoot has been discovered in Western Massachusetts: Pot Sasquatch. A person dressed as a ginormous nugget of weed had a great time trolling WWLP meteorologist Jennifer Pagliei during her coverage of the winter storm which plowed through the northeastern United States on Thursday. Just as Pagliei started to deliver her live update, the Pot Sasquatch creeped into the shot, surprising her when she turned around to show off the snowfall. More about Funny, Bloopers, News Bloopers, Marijuana, and Watercooler Read More »'Stranger Things'-themed Valentine's Day gives love the scary edge it deserves
It's hard to find reasons to like Valentine's Day. It's terrible if you are single, and it's expensive if you are not. Unquestionably, it has become over-commercialized and a source of unneeded stress. If you feel like you are drowning in a pink sea of teddy bears and chocolate hearts, this is us throwing you a lifeline. Dessert expert Christine McConnell is here to save us all with an absolutely on point Stranger Things-themed Valentine's Day. Because love is scary and definitively downright strange. 'Stranger Things' Sweetheart candy boxes with heart-shaped French macarons Image: christine mcconnell Read more... All three new iPhones will have wireless charging, report claims
First, Apple came for our headphones. Now the tech giant may be cutting yet another cord from our lives. KGI Securities, a reliable source for iPhone leaks in the past, reported Thursday that three new iPhones rumored for this fall will feature wireless charging. Apple is said to be working on over-the-air charging, which would allow a device to charge without needing to be directly connected to anything. According to a note obtained by MacRumors, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said wireless charging would increase the internal temperature of the phones. As a result, the forthcoming iPhone, dubbed the iPhone X by many, will have a new hardware component to protect the unit from overheating. Read more... More about Apple, Iphone 8, Iphone, and Tech Read More »This app helps you make mom friends even when you're trapped under a baby
One of the hardest parts of motherhood, aside from the sleep deprivation and wild emotions, is the stinging, sudden realization that few friends get what you're going through. That loneliness inspires plenty of women to join mom's groups, postnatal yoga, music classes —basically any social activity that might lead to a new friend. Except what follows are often awkward social interactions between moms eager to make a connection but unsure whether the other person wants the same, or whether they're even a good fit for each other. Read more... More about Apps, Parenting Family, Social Media, Family Parenting, and Work Play Read More »John F. Kennedy could give off serious serial-killer vibes in Season 2 of 'The Crown'
Michael C. Hall is getting a royal makeover, by way of Camelot. The Dexter actor has been cast as President John F. Kennedy for Season 2 of Netflix's award-winning series The Crown. He joins the list of nearly a dozen actors who have played JFK in movies and TV, including Martin Sheen, Patrick Dempsey, Bruce Greenwood, Greg Kinnear, James Marsden and Rob Lowe. He's certainly the first who once played a serial killer for eight seasons. But hey, we can overlook that.
Jodi Balfour, who starred in Cinemax's Quarry, will play First Lady Jackie Kennedy. Read more... More about Michael C Hall, The Crown, John F Kennedy, Tv, and Netflix Read More »No, Mark Zuckerberg isn't about to be overthrown by shareholders
Nope. Not even close. Not gonna happen. Dream on. Mark Zuckerberg is under no threat from Facebook shareholders. But you might have been under some impression if you'd seen headlines in the last few days hinting at such a thing. "Mark Zuckerberg is under attack from Facebook shareholders who want him to step down as chairman of the board of directors of Facebook." That's the story that has been circulating in the last few days. It stems from a notice sent to various media publications that an organization had collected a group of Facebook shareholders calling for change at Facebook. The story was picked up by a variety of media outlets including the Chicago Tribune, Yahoo News (via IB Times) VentureBeat, Silicon Valley Business Journal and a smattering of others. Read more... More about Business, Stocks, and Facebook Read More »Someone stole $100,000 worth of blueberries and we need answers
Hey, whoever stole a sh*t ton of blueberries from a truck in Canada... not cool, man. The Hamilton Police Service is currently investigating a burglary in which $100,000 worth of blueberries (and some other fruits) were stolen out of a commercial refrigeration truck in Hamilton, Ontario, on Feb. 5 and driven to Toronto. The blueberry bandit and his stash are still on the loose and the police are getting desperate:
Two 'L'-shaped observatories with lasers: How to find ripples in space and time
Two large, "L"-shaped instruments separated by 1,865 miles are eavesdropping on the most extreme events in the universe. The two Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) sites, located in Louisiana and Washington, have been tasked with picking up the faint signs sent out into the universe by black holes colliding in deep space. These collisions are so extreme that they literally warp the fabric of space and time around them, like a rock being dropped into a stream. However, the ripples — known as gravitational waves — are extremely difficult to detect. More about Black Holes, Theory Of Relativity, Albert Einstein, Gravitational Waves, and Space Read More »Government ethics website crashes after 'extraordinary' number of requests from public
In a series of tweets posted Thursday afternoon, the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE) said that its website, email and phone systems have crashed due to "an extraordinary volume of contacts from citizens about recent events." While none of the tweets specifically named President Trump or any of his associates involved in stories surrounding questionable ethics this week — including wife Melania Trump, daughter Ivanka Trump, and White House aide Kellyanne Conway — the timing of the flood of inquiries implies a connection to recent controversies. As do additional statements made in tweets by the office. Read more... More about Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump, Office Of Government Ethics, Ethics, and Kellyanne Conway Read More »New children's book tells the story of iconic artist and activist Keith Haring
Famed artist Keith Haring was once just a boy who kept drawing. Now, 27 years after his death, Haring's work and passion will inspire kids today — all through a new children's book encouraging them to use art to change the world. Keith Haring: The Boy Who Just Kept Drawing celebrates the lasting impact of the artist's life, art and activism. The 40-page book, created for readers ages 5 to 8, focuses on Haring's public art, charitable acts, and projects with and for children — core parts of Haring's short life that are often overlooked. Read more... More about Books, Children S Books, Culture, Lgbtq, and Art Read More »Wind power is now the top clean energy source in the U.S.
Wind power now claims the top spot on America's clean energy ladder. Turbines have overtaken hydropower dams as the largest single source of U.S. renewable electric capacity for the first time, new data shows. At the end of 2016, the U.S. wind sector had nearly 82,200 megawatts in installed capacity, the American Wind Energy Associated (AWEA) announced on Thursday. Hydropower, by contrast, had roughly 80,000 megawatts in installed capacity, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). "American wind power is now the #1 source of renewable capacity, thanks to more than 100,000 wind workers across all 50 states," Tom Kiernan, CEO of the wind advocacy group, said in a statement. Read more... More about Solar Power, Solar Energy, Donald Trump, President Donald Trump, and Global Warming Read More »Miranda Kerr to Facebook: 'How do they sleep at night?'
Miranda Kerr is a daily user of Instagram with 10.6 million followers. Photos and videos of her modeling often receive a million likes and hundreds of thousands of comments. But she is apparently disgusted by the company and the people who work there. “I cannot STAND Facebook,” Kerr said in conversation with Richard Godwin of The Times of London in an interview published earlier this week. Why? A lack of innovation, she says, most notably the fact that they are known to mimic the features of Snapchat, her preferred communications platform and the app run by her fiancé Evan Spiegel. Read more... More about Celebrity, Instagram, Evan Spiegel, Snapchat, and Business Read More »Badass ballerina Misty Copeland rebuts Under Armour CEO's praise of Trump
After Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank called President Donald Trump a "real asset to the country" on Tuesday, backlash from consumers online was as swift as it was fierce. Then Steph Curry, Under Armour's most high-profile athlete endorser, joined the conversation by saying Wednesday that he agrees with Plank's assessment — "if you remove the et." Curry also said he wouldn't be above walking away from his Under Armour deal if he felt he had no other moral option. Now badass ballerina Misty Copeland, another major Under Armour partner, is holding Plank's feet to the fire as well. More about Business, Politics, Sports, and Entertainment Read More »George and Amal Clooney are expecting twins so that's something nice
George and Amal Clooney are reportedly expecting twins and we are now expecting all of our favorite celebrities to provide a distraction from our misery in the form of two children they can dress up as the bunny ears emoji. Julie Chen confirmed the happy news on The Talk, adding that the little Clooneys will arrive in June. Multiple sources also confirmed the news to People. The actor, who did some voice work for South Park in 2007, and the accomplished human rights attorney are already parents to some exceptionally cute rescue pups. Read more... More about Parents, Celebrities, George Clooney, Amal Clooney, and Watercooler Read More »Say goodbye to shaky videos with this handy smartphone stabilizer
The 'Steadicam Volt' will smooth out all your shaky videos and help you capture professional quality footage. Shoot from all the crazy angles just like a pro. Read more... More about Shake Free, Shaky Video, Real Time Video, Steadycam, and Steadycam Volt Read More »Taco Bell's Naked Chicken Chalupa isn't intense enough, so we improved it
When it comes to greasy, messy, comfort food, Taco Bell is a champion. For years, Cheesy Gordita Cruches, Doritos Locos Tacos and Crunch Wrap Supremes have filled a tiny corner of our stomachs that only grease and absurd culinary collaborations could fill. The Naked Chicken Chalupa should be the continuation of that legacy. But – hot take – it isn't all that great. Consuming this thing should have been an adventure. But it's kind of like if Bilbo Baggins got to the end of the Shire, said, "That's quite enough for me," and turned back toward home. But I wanted to go all the way to The Lonely Mountain and back. Read more... More about Naked Chicken Chalupa, Food, Taco Bell, and Watercooler Read More »'Supernatural' star Ruth Connell previews Dean's memory loss and Rowena's brush with heroism
Supernatural may have to change its motto from "never trust a witch" to "sometimes trust a witch." For two seasons now, Crowley's (Mark Sheppard) mother Rowena (Ruth Connell) has lied, cheated and manipulated her way into getting whatever she wants from the Winchesters, no matter how many bodies she’s left in her wake. But somewhere along the way, against all odds and logical thinking, Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) actually started to rely on the King of Hell's mother for help from time to time, whenever they needed a little magical assistance. This week's funny-yet-touching episode, "Regarding Dean," is yet another instance of the Winchesters reaching out to Rowena for help, after Dean gets hit by a spell that rapidly begins erasing his memory and Sam enlists Rowena to track down an old-world family of powerful witches to reverse the effects. Read more... More about The Cw, Ruth Connell, Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, and Supernatural Read More »Chelsea Handler trolls Trump with a Nordstrom bag outside the White House
Chelsea Handler just gave a shout-out to Donald Trump with the most perfectly crafted Instagram post. Set right outside the gates of the White House, the photo's caption said it all. "A Jew and a Gay went to pick a Muslim up from the airport, headed straight to Nordstrom, and then headed over to @whitehouse to give our thanks!"
These scientists are proving Einstein wrong
Albert Einstein’s theories have been influencing physics for over 100 years. Until recently we haven’t had the technology to test these theories. But now, a team of scientists at MIT’s LIGO labs are doing just that. Looking for more VR content? Take a journey through space and time in the latest episode of Within's 'The Possible.' You can watch now on the Within app. Read more... More about Mashable Video, Virtual Reality, Mit, Ligo, and Einstein Read More »How Tim Ferriss, Pat Flynn, and Mimi Ikonn hack their lives in 5 minutes a day
Life hacks are everywhere. From the obvious — getting a good’s night sleep to become a “morning” person — to the exotic — placing your phone in a glass cup to maximize its alarm — each comes with the same promise: Life doesn’t have to be so hard. But is it possible to hack your life in just five minutes a day? Productivity genius Tim Ferriss, the king of passive income Pat Flynn, and social media influencer Mimi Ikonn think it is. And thankfully, they’re willing to share how. Tim Ferriss: FocusNew York Times bestselling author and self-proclaimed human guinea pig Tim Ferriss has spent his career hacking the rituals of uber achievers. Read more... More about Business and Work Life Read More »'Overwatch' players create terrifying custom game inspired by 'Predator'
The Overwatch public test region on PC is currently filled with players trying out different custom games, and some of them are really inventive. One creative player messed around with some of the game settings to create a pretty scary custom game mode called "Predator," in which three players playing as underpowered Soldier: 76s have to go up against a highly overpowered Sombra. The result is something similar to the Predator movie, where a group of soldiers face a terrifying, deadly, alien hunter capable of going invisible and seeing its prey through walls. Sounds like Sombra, right? The new server browser on the Overwatch PTR allows players to join anyone's custom games, like this cool race for Lúcios or this zombie-style survival mode where Reinhardts are the zombie (kind of like the old Zombies custom games from Halo 2). Read more... More about Predator, Esports, Gaming, Blizzard Entertainment, and Overwatch Read More »Meet the architect behind China's smog-sucking 'vertical forests'
Italian architect Stefano Boeri has a plan to steer the world away from glistening glass skyscrapers: Cover them with trees. Boeri's Vertical Forests reimagine buildings as enormous air purifiers for smoggy cities. The trees, plants and shrubs also offer shade on sunny days and act as cozy blankets during winter, allowing tenants to reduce their electricity use. Also, they're really pretty. Boeri's architecture firm unveiled plans this week for two Vertical Forests in Nanjing, China. The buildings will follow the prototype of two existing tree-covered towers in Boeri's home of Milan, Italy. Read more... More about Milan Italy, Urban Planning, Biodiversity, Sustainable Design, and Sustainability Read More »Astronaut captures clearest footage yet of rare type of lightning
Generally speaking, storms seen from space are pretty breathtaking. Lightning flashes, huge thunderheads and the swirling clouds of hurricanes all take on a unique look when seen from the International Space Station orbiting 250 miles above Earth's surface. The Space Station is also an amazing place to check out weather from an angle you aren't afforded on our planet. This includes weather phenomena that have been hotly debated, but poorly observed, such as a type of lightning known as "blue jets." Danish astronaut Andreas Mogensen did just that during his mission to the station in 2015. Mogensen took photos of thunderstorms using an incredibly sensitive camera onboard the orbiting outpost as part of a research experiment aiming to capture footage of rare weather events seen from above. Read more... More about Climate, Extreme Weather, Lightning, Blue Jets, and Thunderstorms Read More »Google brings virtual reality directly to your web browser
Escaping into virtual reality is now as easy as typing a URL into your browser. Google announced that VR experiences will be more widely available on Chrome in a blog post on Thursday. With the new update, the company said it's now "as easy to step inside Air Force One as it is to access your favorite webpage." The update integrates a technology called WebVR, which allows VR experiences to be hosted on websites. WebVR is supported by industry giants like Firefox, Samsung, Facebook and Microsoft in addition to Google. Adding it to Chrome is a huge step in giving VR creators a larger platform to showcase the experiences they design. Read more... More about Virtual Reality, Chrome, Google, and Tech Read More »Guy with busted washing machine uses it to make a 'Devil Went Down to Georgia' cover
One man's broken appliance is another man's broken appliance that he uses to make covers of songs for YouTube. Aaron McAvoy has made the most of his busted washing machine, using its loud metered rumbling to aid in covers like this one of "The Devil Went Down to Georgia." McAvoy's also teamed up with a spin cycle to record covers of George Michael's "Faith" and Journey's "Don't Stop Believing." You know that new sound you've been looking for? Give your dirty clothes to this guy and he'll show it to you. This gadget is perfect for those who struggle to keep plants alive
Botanium is an automated planter that pumps and reuses water so the owner has minimal maintenance. Read more... More about Technology, Tech, Kickstarter, Farming, and Nature Read More »Obama's official White House photographer is Insta-trolling Trump
Pete Souza is posting some pretty coincidentally timed photos to his insta account...or should we say not-so coincidental. Read more... More about Real Time Video, Real Time, Shade, Shades, and Photographer Read More »Amazon's Echo Tap gets the one feature it should have had all along
Amazon just gave its portable speaker a much needed update. The company is adding hands-free functionality to the Echo Tap, finally bringing it up to speed with the other devices in the Echo Line. Previously, you could only interact with Alexa by holding down the microphone button. Once hands-free is enabled, you can use Alexa just as you would with a full-sized Echo. Amazon says the Tap's battery should last about eight hours while in hands-free mode, which should be sufficient for most on-the-go situations (note that you'll still need a Wi-Fi connection in order to use Alexa.) Set to roll out over the next couple weeks, the new feature can be enabled in the Alexa app. Read more... More about Alexa, Amazon Echo, Amazon, Gadgets, and Tech Read More »If you really don't want to get pregnant, don't use this fancy app. Get an IUD.
It sounds like a dream: opening an app instead of taking a birth control pill. Swiping and clicking instead of fumbling with a condom. But before you get too, uh, excited, it's not as miraculous as it sounds. This birth control app is called Natural Cycles. It's billing itself as “the only approved contraceptive app out there,” and after you input a lot of information and it gets to know your body's patterns over the course of several months, this handy app can determine your fertile periods and tell you when to avoid sex. (It can also be used in the reverse by couples trying to get pregnant.) Read more... More about Apps, Birth Control, Fertility, Sex And Relationships, and Watercooler Read More »Vin Diesel is in 'Fifty Shades Darker' but not like you think
By now, it's a universally accepted fact that Fifty Shades Darker, the sequel to the Fifty Shades of Grey, is not worth your time. While almost all critics have united in their disdain for the film, New York Magazine has blessed the world with at least one good reason to catch the film during opening weekend: Vin Diesel and The Chronicles of Riddick. You might be very confused as to why in the world Christian Grey would have anything to do with Diesel and the 2004 film—and even after seeing Fifty Shades Darker, you might still be confused. Read more... More about Fifty Shades Of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker, Watercooler, Conversations, and Vin Diesel Read More »Meanwhile, Australia's in the grip of an intense heatwave straight from hell
Yes, Australia is a hot place. But this weekend, it's really, really hot. Everywhere. Much of the country is enduring an epic heatwave, with severe to extreme conditions along the eastern coast that's taking temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit.) Spare a thought for the 38 people in Tarcoola in South Australia, who've already had to endure temperatures of 46 degrees Celsius (114 degrees Fahrenheit) on Thursday.
Alex Jones' chemtrails theory gets a 'DuckTales' remix, finally?
It's 2017 and strange worlds are merging. Twitter user @hatehshaliek created this beautiful mashup that includes cartoon legend DuckTales and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. Clearly, what the DuckTales theme song needed was the voice of the man who claimed 9/11 was an inside job. Alex Jones, the radio host for whom "conspiracy theorist" is both a lifestyle and a job title, has been hocking "information" about the secret government operations behind chemtrails for yearsHe really, really wants you to believe in his theories.
Watch: 'Cash me ousside' girl stars in new music video. How bow dah?
Danielle Bregoli a.k.a the reason why all your friends keep saying "Cash me ousside, how bow dah?" has gone and starred in a new video for rapper Kodak Black. Called "Everything 1K," the track's video features everyone's kind-of-violent teenager casually sitting on an expensive car, throwing wads of cash (me ousside?) around. Listen, we know she disrespects her mom and Dr. Phil's audience, but she's 13 years old. Shouldn't we be offering her (non-televised) counselling and not collectively laughing at her and her weird made-up accent? On the other hand, she's is modelling her own merchandise line in a rap star's video, so at least she's making bank. (We hope.) Read more... More about Music Video, Kodak Black, How Bow Dah, Cash Me Ousside, and Danielle Bregoli Read More »More proof that 2017 is just 'Black Mirror' IRL: Bee drones
Japanese scientists are creating bee-sized flying robots in light of our "global pollination crisis." Sound familiar? To Black Mirror fans it should. The Japanese research team hopes to take some of the pressure off the existing bee population with its artificial pollinators. The project centers around the use of super sticky ionic liquid gels to do the job, according to the new research report published Thursday in Chem. As the bee population dwindles, we could face some major ramifications, particularly to global food supply. Honey bees and other pollinators contribute about $15 billion annually to U.S. agricultural crops alone and serve an integral role in maintaining the overall health of the ecosystem. Read more... More about Research, Pollinators, Drones, Bees, and Tech Read More »No one asked McDonald's to start serving crab sandwiches, but it did anyway
McDonald's is betting on the strength of its customers' stomachs. The burger giant said Thursday that it is now serving a crab sandwich at four San Jose, California, locations as part of a test run. The new menu item consists of snow crab meat mixed with diced celery and mayo and served with lettuce and tomato on a toasted sourdough bun. The fast food chain said it tapped former Top Chef contestant Ryan Scott to help make it. The move was spurred by the success of the chain's regionally exclusive Gilroy Garlic Fries, which were sold out in Bay Area stores last May. Read more... More about Crab, Mcdonalds, and Business Read More »Guy who failed at Starbucks boycott fails at 'Dear White People' boycott
Once a troll, always a troll. Alt-right Twitter user Baked Alaska — the same person who last year started an unsuccessful Starbucks boycott — is calling on people to cancel their Netflix subscriptions because of the streaming service's new show Dear White People. But his boycott has taken an unexpected turn: an attack on his own email inbox. Netflix on Wednesday released a new teaser for the series, based on a 2014 film about a group of black students on a fictional, predominately white college campus.
Hillary Clinton had the best response to Trump's 'Muslim ban' defeat
Hillary Clinton delivered a devastating burn to her former presidential rival Thursday, posting a succinct tweet that was undoubtedly intended to stick it to Donald Trump after his defeat by the U.S. appeals court regarding his de facto Muslim ban. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals voted against reinstating Trump's executive order restricting immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries Friday. Instead of outright gloating or releasing a generic statement about democracy prevailing, Clinton decided to go down the minimal but effective route with this tweet: Read more... More about Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, Immigration Ban, Twitter, and Social Media Read More »Here's the latest Super Bowl champion who won't visit Trump's White House
The list keeps growing. After the Super Bowl confetti settled, New England Patriots defensive end Chris Long announced he won't visit the White House — a customary honor for championship teams. He joins a trio of Patriots players who won't be attending, some for political reasons. Long insists he's not "joining" anyone, thoughNY Daily News writer Chuck Modi wrote an open letter to Long, urging him to stand up to Donald Trump instead of ditching the White House visit altogether. Long answered Modi on Twitter, emphasizing that his teammates didn't influence his decision. Read more... More about White House, Sports, Nfl, Tom Brady, and Super Bowl Read More »Change this security setting on WhatsApp right now
WhatsApp just introduced a major update to its security settings and you should take advantage of it as soon as you can. The app is officially adding support for two-step verification, which prevents someone else from activating your phone number without a six-digit passcode. The feature, which has been testing in beta since November, is starting to roll out now to WhatsApp's iOS, Android and Windows apps. Head over to Settings —> Account —> Two-step verification —> Enable to activate it. Once you do, the app will ask you to provide an email and set a six-digit passcode. You don't have to provide your email address, but if you don't, you will have a more difficult time accessing your account should you forget your passcode (WhatsApp says it will prompt you to enter your code "periodically" in order to help you remember it.) Read more... More about Security, Facebook, Whatsapp, Apps And Software, and Tech Read More »Pizza shop serves Donald Trump up a delicious border wall take down
Is pizza becoming a source of resistance in our new Trumpian age? After someone used a pizza delivery to make a political point recently, a little pizza shop in Dunedin, New Zealand, has added a new menu item to protest Donald Trump's proposed border wall. Not that Logan Beck, the owner of Filadelfio's Gardens and the pizza shop, had particularly lofty goals in mind for his Trump pizza. It was mostly just made out of boredom. Essentially, the pizza merges two pre-existing pizzas (the Mexican and the American), into one delicious, satirical mess of cheese and political consciousness that he's called simply enough, "The Trump." Read more... More about Dunedin, Australia, New Zealand, Mexican, and The Trump Read More »Attention Lorne Michaels: We've got a taker to play Betsy DeVos on 'SNL'
Christine Baranski wants in on the Saturday Night Live political sketches. In an interview with Vanity Fair, The Good Wife star said she was game to tackle the role of Betsy DeVos, the controversial Secretary of Education, on the NBC show. “It would seem somewhat logical—we have that strong jawline, don’t we?” she told the publication. “I can play people with whom I drastically disagree. The [SNL] sketches have been unbelievable all through the election, and the post-election. So yeah, we could have a revolving door of people playing the cabinet members and all.” SEE ALSO: The internet wants Rosie O'Donnell to play Steve Bannon on 'SNL'...and she's into it Read more... The NBA doesn't want teams roasting each other on social media anymore
Keep those Crying Jordan memes under control, guys. In an effort to prevent the "mocking and/or ridiculing" of other teams and officials online, the NBA released a memo to all 30 teams detailing new social media conduct rules, ESPN's Tim MacMahon reported Thursday. According to the league, some recent social media behavior “crossed the line between appropriate and inappropriate.” One example comes to mind. The Portland Trail Blazers trolled Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons on Twitter after this comically bad shot last month. Read more... More about Social Media, Basketball, Nba, Entertainment, and Sports Read More »Former NSA contractor accused of stealing top secret documents says he was just a hoarder
Harold Martin, 52, a private contractor for the National Security Agency (NSA) and a former U.S. Navy lieutenant, was indicted Wednesday on 20 counts of stealing classified materials. The indictment accuses Martin of stealing 20 years of data from multiple intelligence agencies, dating back to 1996 when he started working as a government contractor. He was arrested in August at his home in Glen Burnie, Maryland but information about the arrest only came out in October. Martin's lawyers have argued that their client was just a "compulsive hoarder" and not tied up in anything shady when he was found with a "breathtaking" amount of top secret and classified documents in his home and car. Read more... More about Fbi, Nsa, and Business Read More »Heartbreaking images emerge of mass stranding of over 400 whales
416 pilot whales have been stranded on a New Zealand beach Friday morning, in one of the worst incidences of its kind in the country's history. The whales are located at Farewell Spit near the city of Nelson, with volunteers doing what they can to help save the surviving 100 whales. 250 to 300 are already dead, according to the Department of Conservation. "It can be really quite distressing seeing so many dead whales," Kath Inwood, a ranger with the Department of Conservation, told AP. "People need to be resilient and handle that and then get on with what needs to be done." Read more... More about Farewell Spit, Stranding, Animals, Whale, and Whales Read More »Inside the murderous sibling rivalry of 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'
Editor's note: This is the third in a weeklong series of interviews from an April visit to the set of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 ... now just three short months away. Nebula was supposed to be a bit player, a sibling-rivalry sideshow at best, when Karen Gillan signed up for an eight-day shoot for Guardians of the Galaxy. She's about to become a full-blown Guardian herself. Of all the things we learned during an April visit to the shooting set outside of Atlanta, perhaps the most surprising was that the Guardians are expanding — and that Nebula, the other daughter of Thanos, sister of Gamora and sworn enemy of the ragamuffin space gang will (eventually) be one of them. Read more... More about Doctor Who, Karen Gillan, Guardians Of The Galaxy, Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2, and Movies Read More »Nation's innovation report card shows it can, and should, do better
The Office of Innovation and Science Australia released its review of the Australian innovation system this week, largely to a chorus of "heard it all before" from those close to the industry. Tony Peacock, CEO of the Cooperative Research Centres Association, likens it to a school report: Janey tries but she could do so much better. The report is designed to provide an informed basis for the promised strategic plan for enhancing Australia's innovation, science and research system to 2030, due in late 2017. The scoreWith a redolence of the famed management consultant Peter Drucker’s shibboleth that "what gets measured gets improved," it includes a Performance Scorecard consisting of 20 measures assessing the state of knowledge creation, knowledge transfer and knowledge application. Read more... More about Research, Technology, Australia, Innovation, and World Read More »This photo is why Rosie O'Donnell absolutely has to play Steve Bannon on 'SNL'
Donald Trump haaates Rosie O'Donnell. He also isn't a fan of women portraying men on his staff. So chances are he's not going to like O'Donnell's new Twitter profile pic. Yes, that's Trump's nemesis as Stephen Bannon. Earlier this week, Politico reported that Trump didn't like Melissa McCarthy's impression of White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer on Saturday Night Live — not due to the content of the sketch, but because he didn't like that he was played by a woman. Someone suggest O'Donnell play Bannon, Trump's chief strategist. And so, she volunteered for service. Read more... More about Donald Trump, Snl, Saturday Night Live, Rosie O Donnell, and Steve Bannon Read More »Trump said, 'See you in court' and the internet replied, 'What?'
President Donald Trump lost a court battle on Thursday regarding his travel ban on seven Muslim-majority nations. After the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a block on the ban, the president tweeted an all-caps "SEE YOU IN COURT."
An odd statement, given the decision was made by one court and then upheld by another. But, you know, whatever. Twitter, of course, quickly pounced on this oddity. Read more... More about Watercooler, Funny, Politics, Donald Trump, and Conversations Read More »'Shooting Stars' meme blends epic fails with one electro track and it's taking over
There are many unsolved mysteries of the universe. Is there a God? What is our purpose? And perhaps the most pressing of all — why are all those "Shooting Stars" memes currently doing the rounds on the internet so inexplicably funny? They're essentially mash-ups of "epic fails" set to the tune of Bag Raiders' over-played 2009 hit "Shooting Stars." They shouldn't be hysterical. But they are. Although the Australian act's song has been around for eight years now, "Shooting Stars" memes didn't take off till - video started doing the rounds. Read more... More about Youtube, Epic Fail, Australia, Memes, and Shooting Stars Read More »Like Steph Curry, The Rock isn't happy Under Armour's CEO praised Trump
First NBA star Steph Curry. Then badass ballerina Misty Copeland. Now ... The Rock. Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank started quite a fire with some of his company's most prominent business partners by praising Donald Trump. After Plank called Trump a "real asset to the country" on Tuesday, backlash from consumers online was vehement. Then it got worse for Plank. On Wednesday, Curry said he agreed with Plank — "if you remove the et." He also said he wouldn't be afraid to walk away from his major Under Armour endorsement contract if he felt he had no other moral option. On Thursday, Copeland — the first black principal dancer of the American Ballet Theatre — posted her own powerful rebuttal of Plank's praise. Read more... More about Steph Curry, Donald Trump, Dwayne Johnson, Dwayne The Rock Johnson, and The Rock Read More »Artist fights street harassment through photos depicting Goddesses
It's ironic that men who worship female deities would harass women. But that's exactly what one Malaysian artist is fighting against through a photo series depicting Hindu Goddesses. Ruby Subramaniam, a self-taught artist, created the photo series in response to a Facebook group that was set up to threaten Hindu women with spray paint, should they be "inappropriately dressed" during Thaipusam. Thaipusam is a festival of devotion, where Hindus commemorate the occasion when the Hindu Goddess Parvati gives the Hindu God of war Murugan a spear, to vanquish an evil demon. The festival is celebrated in countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa and Sri Lanka on the full moon day of the Tamil month of Thai. Read more... More about Hindu, Artist, Art, Malaysia, and Facebook Read More »Stop everything and look at this Instagrammer's incredibly surreal ocean snaps
God bless Instagram. Case in point — the work of photographer Warren Keelan, a master of the still image whose snaps will have you looking at the ocean in a whole new light. Keelan is based in Wollongong, Australia, and has been a photographer for years, chalking up a number of awards. To take the snaps, Keelan paddles out into the ocean on a surfboard, often at unfriendly times of the day and in inhospitable temperatures. "The hardest bit is getting out of bed knowing I have got a wet wetsuit to put on in freezing cold winter and then swimming out in the dark by myself off the beach waiting for the sun to come up," he said in an interview with the Illawarra Mercury. Read more... More about Australia, Photographer, Ocean Photography, Instagram, and Warren Keelan Read More »Even Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter shared this Facebook post about how to resist Trump
"Don't use his name." That's the first bit of advice given in a viral Facebook post listing 11 tips on how to resist the new president. It has a hopeful, positive tone, advising people to challenge Donald Trump as peacefully as possible, enlisting a powerful John Lennon quote to get the point across: "When it gets down to using violence, then you are playing the system's game." On Wednesday, the mysterious post — which has no publicly identified author (yet) —got a major boost from Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. Read more... More about Resist, Resistance, Donald Trump, Civil Rights, and Martin Luther King Jr. Read More »Wow, this gang of squirrel monkey babies is very adorable
Babies are usually adorable, but these infant squirrel monkeys are absolutely going to steal your heart. Four of these cute little guys have recently been born at Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia, with the youngest born only as recently as Jan. 10 and the eldest was born on Dec. 20. "It's a very exciting time for the family group of 17 Squirrel Monkeys. We are starting to see the older babies venturing off mum's back and exploring the trees and ropes, and being very playful together," primate keeper Janet Lackey said in a statement. Read more... More about Taronga Zoo, Squirrel Monkey, Animals, Monkey, and Australia Read More »Don't like your government? Just start a micronation like these 6 dudes
Ever been so fed up with your government that you decided to break away and form your own nation? A surprising number of Australians have. There are about 100 micronations spread out across the world, tiny governments unto themselves and yet not recognised by world governments or major organisations — ranging from the ludicrous to the ominous-sounding. And for some reason, Australia is home to the highest number of micronations. 35, to be exact. Could it be that the Australian government is so annoying people feel like they have no choice but to secede? Maybe ask Prime Minister Trumble. Read more... More about Mirconation, Aerican Empire, Australia, Micronations, and Empire Of Atlantium Read More »Japan is rolling out these hilariously obvious signs to help clueless tourists
Ever gotten confused in a foreign country because you couldn't understand the signs? Japan knows your pain, with one prefecture now rolling out painfully obvious signs in a bid to make visitors feel more welcome. 26 signs have been rolled out across the Iwate Prefecture, in a campaign titled "Ten ways to make travelers happy." Image: Morioka Regional Development Bureau Signs include a man breathing fire to indicate the food is spicy, a pig inside a bowl letting diners know the dish contains pork and another swiping a giant card to indicate that credit cards are accepted. Read more... More about Signs, Tourists, Symbols, Japan, and World Read More »There's a Hello Kitty supermarket for all your Hello Kitty groceries
The world's most famous mouthless cat (or is it?) knows you have to eat. There's now a pop-up Hello Kitty-themed supermarket in Hong Kong, where you can get all sorts of Hello Kitty themed groceries, like sushi, egg rolls, macarons and even soy sauce. The eponymous cartoon character will also be the store manager for the store, according to the Apple Daily (link in Cantonese). The pop-up supermarket will be set up in departmental store chain Yata's new store in Sai Wan, Hong Kong Island, and will offer around 250 Hello Kitty themed foods, like Hello Kitty pasta, Hello Kitty salad and Hello Kitty apples. Read more... More about Hello Kitty and Watercooler Read More »Internet users are tripping as their service provider gifts free data for life
India's leading telecom operator by user base is showering its broadband subscribers with swathes of free lifetime data. While Airtel calls this a celebratory "surprise" to thank its 2 million broadband users, a mark it breached last November, the move is clearly its counter-strike on Reliance Jio — the hot, new disruptor in India's telecom space. Jio's dirt cheap data offerings that has led to its swift customer acquisition has more than threatened India's other cellular service providers. The Reliance Industries owned company is now planning to disrupt the wired broadband market with its own FTTH service that would offer Gigabit speeds at a fraction of the cost of current broadband service providers. Read more... More about Reliance Jio, Airtel, Internet, Broadband, and Telecom Read More »India plans to rename all its airports and it makes a lot of sense
Here's a quick challenge: Can you guess the city you would be in if your plane was landing at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport? How about if it were to land at Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia Airport? There are several airports in India that are named after historical figures or politicians. The airport in New Delhi is named after former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, for instance, whereas the airport in Mumbai is called Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, named after the 16th century ruler of the Maratha empire. More about Government, Airports, Airport, India, and World Read More »'Riverdale' episode 3 smashes the patriarchy, but at what cost?
The following recap contains spoilers from Season 1, episode 3 of Riverdale, titled "Body Double." Refresh your memory with our recap of episode 2.Riverdale really is all about girl power. In the comics, Betty (Lili Reinhart) and Veronica (Camila Mendes) are always competing for Archie's (KJ Apa) heart, but on The CW's newest drama, they've put aside their mutual feelings for the redheaded heartthrob and built a genuine friendship outside of any potential romantic triangle. Even mean girl Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) has dropped her icy exterior with her former rival Veronica after last week's episode, and opens up her heart to Betty after years of torment. But it's this week's episode, "Body Double," that dials the female empowerment up to 11. Read more... More about Stranger Things, Riverdale Recap, Riverdale, Entertainment, and Tv Read More »Katy Perry's new video features a hamster in a dollhouse because OK
Sometimes all you need is Katy Perry, a hamster and some tiny doll-size food. And that's precisely what you get in her just-dropped video for new song "Chained To The Rhythm," ft. Skip Marley The song features Bob Marley's grandson Skip, and was written by Perry, Sia and producer Max Martin. The song's mid-tempo beat lends a note of reggae to Perry's usual synth-pop. The result? One hell of a catchy song People are obsessing over these chicken-shaped parrots that you've never heard of
Is it a chicken? Is it a parrot? No one knows for a fact, but what's for certain is that these two characters have taken China by storm. The Poinco Brothers, with their big eyes, pink cheeks and fluffy feathers, were launched by NTT Docomo, Japan's largest telecommunications company. The elder brother is the taller one with three strands of hair, whereas the younger one has less hair and is shorter Image: ntt docomo The company first started using them as mascots in their many advertisements, and it was not long before videos and pictures of the brothers starting appearing on Chinese social media sites. Read more... More about Cartoon Character, Japan, China, and Watercooler Read More »Some owners of the matte black iPhone 7 complain about chipped paint
When Apple launched the iPhone 7, the glossy, Jet Black variant appeared to be potentially troublesome, as the company itself warned it could scratch easily. It appears, however, that the matte variant of the phone (which is just called Black) is causing more trouble — at least according to a number of complaints on Apple's official support forums. The complaints, first reported on by 9to5Mac, are all quite similar: Users say that the paint on the phone is chipping away, usually on the device's edges or bottom. Oddly, this happens soon after purchase, and even if the phone is protected by a case. Read more... More about Peeling Paint, Chipped Paint, Iphone 7, Tech, and Mobile Read More »This city wants to build a giant statue of the scary ghost it's named after
It certainly makes for a haunting attraction. The Indonesian town of Pontianak — the capital of the West Kalimantan province in the island of Borneo — is considering a 100m (328 ft)-tall statue of the maleficent female ghost it's named after, the Jakarta Post reported. Kartius, the head for the provincial tourism, youth and sports agency, said that having the kuntilanak — an alternate name for the pontianak, traditional vampiric ghosts in Indonesian folklore — as the personification of the city "would be good for tourism." SEE ALSO: Bollywood film trailer starring a friendly ghost goes viral, gets 10 million views in a day Read more... Mark Zuckerberg is Spider-Man thanks to new, ultra-cool VR gloves
When you're Mark Zuckerberg, you have the privilege of checking out what tomorrow's virtual and augmented reality are going to look like: All it takes is a visit to the Oculus Research lab in Redmond, Washington. Luckily for us, the co-founder and CEO of Facebook (which owns Oculus) shared a small piece of his experience on Facebook — and revealed some really interesting details in the process. The goal of the Oculus Research team, Zuckerberg wrote, is "to make VR and AR what we all want it to be: glasses small enough to take anywhere, software that lets you experience anything, and technology that lets you interact with the virtual world just like you do with the physical one." Read more... More about Vr Gloves, Virtual Reality, Ar, Vr, and Research Read More »Will Arnett prank calling a toy store as Lego Batman is so damn funny
Will Arnett is clearly a man of many talents. On the surface, prank calling a British toy store while impersonating Lego Batman doesn't sound that tricky — but the challenge above is made more complex by the fact Arnett must start each new sentence with a different letter of the alphabet. Unsurprisingly, the result is a simple joy to behold. Meet the Scottish people who've hated Trump for a decade
If you ever needed proof that Scottish people take absolutely zero shit, just watch the clip above. Filmed for Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, "The Original Trump Haters" features interviews with the Scottish people who stood up to Trump back when he was trying to build his golf course in Aberdeenshire. From the farmer who refused to sell him land to the man who rubbed a static balloon against his head, the people of Scotland don't appear to have a very high opinion of the U.S. president. "I sussed him out in 10 seconds," says farmer Michael Forbes during the segment. "He was an arsehole. Read more... More about Uk, Donald Trump, Scotland, Amy Hoggart, and Full Frontal With Samantha Bee Read More »Ricky Gervais still manages to be hilarious while failing the hot wing challenge
If you can't stand the heat, get out of the interview chair, Ricky Gervais. In the above episode of YouTube series Hot Ones, Gervais manages to talk about his new movie, explain his brilliant bathtub selfies, and demonstrate his random knowledge of the animal kingdom — all while suffering through some pretty intense heat. Even while in pain, Gervais makes comedy look easy. What's different about Snapchat's next new original series
A&E has became the latest network to partner up with Snap Inc. to produce original content for Snapchat. Second Chance is the first unscripted show produced by a network for Snapchat that is not based on an existing television brand or franchise. It's set to premiere on the platform in April. The show "brings emotional exes face to face to explore the breaking point in their relationship for the first time. In this sincere setting, couples seeking closure will also discover heartfelt opportunities for reconciliation," A&E and Snap Inc. said in a news release. More about A E, Digital Series, Snapchat, Snap Inc, and Entertainment Read More »Teenagers spot fire on plane flying overhead, avert major disaster
A major mishap was averted Wednesday evening after two teenagers informed authorities about fire in the tail of a GoAir flight that flew overhead. The flight, carrying 194 people, did an emergency landing at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International airport minutes after it was informed about the fire. Rohit Singh and his cousin Nitin, residents of Dwarka, Delhi were sitting on a terrace when they spotted fire and smoke coming out of the tail of GoAir G8-557 flight flying overhead Wednesday evening. The teenagers didn’t waste any time and the Delhi Police Control Room received information about the incident, Indian Express reports. Read more... More about Goair, Airlines, Flight, India, and World Read More »Apple's BeatsX earphones are now available online
After several months of unexplained delays, Apple's BeatsX earphones can now be bought from Apple's online store for $149.95. Similarly to Apple AirPods, BeatsX are wireless earphones that connect to other devices via Bluetooth, assisted with Apple's wireless W1 chip which makes pairing a breeze. The main difference is that the AirPods are fully cable free, while the BeatsX have a remote-equipped cable that goes around your neck, thus (ideally) making them harder to fall out of your ear and perhaps a bit better for use during physical activity. Read more... More about Beats, Beatsx, Apple, Tech, and Gadgets Read More »Teen receives extremely blunt job rejection, fights back on Twitter
LONDON — Job rejections are never pleasant, but they can sometimes be useful. Maybe you get sent some feedback about where you went wrong, or perhaps some advice on how to improve for next time. What's less useful, however, is a blunt text message containing an emoji. This is 18-year-old Megan Dixon from Leicester, UK. On Tuesday, Dixon went for a job interview at a restaurant called Miller and Carter. Later that afternoon, she shared a screengrab of the text message exchange she'd had with her interviewer after it was finished. Read more... More about Emoji, Jobs, Texts, Uk, and Watercooler Read More »Kids absolutely lose their minds over football hero in this sweet video
It's important that children have heroes they can look up to. For some British schoolchildren, they come in the form of favorite footballers. Kids at the Brecknock Primary School in London got the unique chance to meet their hero in person when professional footballer, Theo Walcott, casually strolled up to the school yard for a special visit. When the kids caught sight of the famous athlete, they absolutely lost their shit.
Confessions of a digital hoarder
I have a confession to make: I am a digital hoarder and I don't want too stop. Emails, photos, files, screenshots, apps — I don't know why but I have an extreme aversion to removing things from my digital life. I have 48,183 emails in my work inbox and 32,060 in my personal Gmail. 56,991 of those are unread, according to my Mail app. I have thousands more in a a separate, throwaway, Gmail account I use for app signups and spam, and more than 14,000 unread in (and this, I am slightly embarrassed about) an old Yahoo account I haven't actively used since at least 2009. Read more... More about Apps And Software, Tech, and Apps Software Read More »Samsung's Chromebook Pro gives Chromebooks a much-needed creative boost
What's the easiest way to make an existing gadget new and refreshing? Just add a stylus. At least that seems to be the trend these days. Samsung's new Chromebook Plus and Pro are the latest computers to embrace the digital pen. Priced at $449 and $549, respectively, Samsung's 2-in-1 Chromebooks cost more than your average Chromebook, but also offer far more utility. I've been trying out the Chromebook Pro, which comes out in April, for the last few weeks and it's really incredible to see how far Chromebooks have come since their original launch so many moons ago. Read more... More about Android, Chromebooks, Reviews, Chromebook Pro, and Samsung Read More »Stephen Colbert calls out Kellyanne Conway's 'free commercial' for Ivanka Trump's clothing
On Thursday's Late Show, Stephen Colbert addressed the latest Kellyanne Conway controversy. The president's top advisor managed to make the Ivanka Trump clothing line situation worse when she likely violated an ethics law while doing damage control on Thursday morning's Fox & Friends. "This is just — It's a wonderful line, I own some of it. I fully — I'm just gonna give a free commercial here, go buy it today, everybody," she said. Well, as Colbert and others pointed out, this is illegal. "Watching her do that on a TV show is weird," he started. "Don't you think it should be against the rules for a White House employee to shill products? Funny story, it is." Read more... More about Tv, Videos, and Watercooler Read More »Gordon Ramsay delivers Twitter food reviews with classic brutality
Gordon Ramsay is known for being a tough, no-nonsense judge on television shows like Hell's Kitchen and MasterChef. Recently, though, he decided to broaden his criticisms to a new platform. Ramsay's followers have been tweeting him pictures of their homemade meals and asking the chef for his feedback — and Ramsay has responded with some brutal honesty. First up was this salmon dinner.
To which Ramsay responded: Read more... More about Funny, Hell S Kitchen, Masterchef, Twitter, and Reviews Read More »Cry of the Week: 'Jane the Virgin' and #TeamMichaelForever
Welcome to our new weekly series "Cry of the Week," in which we highlight whatever moment made us ugly cry on our couches the most in the past seven days. In Season 3, Lost attempted to balm the impending demise of a fan favorite character by telling us that "the universe has a way of course-correcting." Borrowed time must be returned, and on Monday night so came the time for Jane the Virgin's Michael Cordero (Brett Dier) to pay the proverbial piper and shred all our hearts in the process. Jane the Virgin warned us as early as Season 2 that Michael's days were numbered. At the end of it, we thought we'd lost him to a bullet wound, but he survived — only to die suddenly of complications during Season 3, episode 10. Read more... More about Jane The Virgin, Cry Of The Week, Entertainment, and Tv Read More »Will going public ruin Snapchat?
It’s obvious why Snapchat parent Snap Inc. is going public. There's a good $2.36 billion reasons. That's how much money that the company has raised from a cadre of investors, who are now licking their chops at the prospect of cashing in on a company that will debut at a valuation of around $20 billion. This is the day they have been waiting for. It's not the only reason, but it's a big one. By going public, whatever money the company can bring in each year (millions, not billions) — along with $3 billion from the IPO — will flow back to the company executives, employees and the business in general. Read more... More about Business, Snapchat, and Apps Software Read More »Apple CEO Tim Cook: Tech companies have to fight fake news
Tech companies are finally catching up to their responsibility in spreading fake news — and that includes Apple. "You have to give the consumer tools to help with this," Apple CEO Tim Cook said in an interview with Good Morning Britain posted Friday. "We’ve got to filter out part of it before it ever gets there without losing the great openness of the internet." Cook didn't say what Apple would do to combat fake news, a term that is now almost meaningless thanks to its use as a pejorative for anything from misleading, false and partisan articles online that mimic real reporting to stories that don't meet the approval of President Donald Trump. Read more... More about Uk, Britain, Facebook, Fake News, and Tim Cook Read More »'SNL' teases Alec Baldwin's return as Donald Trump
It's hard to believe he's not a regular cast member this season, but Alec Baldwin is still stoked to host Saturday Night Live. The comedian has been at the center of a political comedy tornado since he first pursed his lips into a Donald Trump impression back in 2016. In another world, he would've said goodbye to the show after Nov. 8 — but since then there's no imagining the show without him or the political conversation without his amplified voice. Baldwin knows his unique position and hasn't bothered to distance himself from the ire of the Trump administration. On Feb. 8 he swapped Trump impressions with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show, adding a quip that his suit was from "the Ivanka Trump men’s collection at Nordstrom’s,” Baldwin quipped. “Big sale right now, 95 percent off of everything.” Read more... More about Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump, Alec Baldwin, Snl, and Saturday Night Live Read More »12 sexy movies you should watch instead of 'Fifty Shades Darker'
The reviews are in, and Fifty Shades Darker is as south of mediocre as expected (sometimes no amount of Beyoncé covers can save you). So instead of spending your hard-earned dollars at the movie theater this weekend, check out these sexy alternatives and settle in. SecretaryCarrots are healthy I guess. Image: lionsgate If you want to stay Grey-adjacent, try this 2002 film starring James Spader as E. Edward Grey and Maggie Gyllenhaal as the precocious secretary with whom he ends up in a BDSM relationship. They fall in love, and they wrap things up in one reasonably compelling movie instead of three horrendous ones. Read more... More about List, Fifty Shades Darker, Movies, Entertainment, and Film Read More »This anti-choking device can be used as a last resort if the Heimlich maneuver fails
'LifeVac' is a plunger-like device that has received increasing popularity over the past few years. Its creators say it's intended as a last resort when all other traditional methods to help a choking victim have not worked. Read more... More about Choking, Heimlich Maneuver, Lifevac, Real Time Video, and Breathing Read More »Here's the haunting cover of Adam Silvera's upcoming novel 'They Both Die At The End'
We have some news for you: They both die at the end. Don't worry. That's not a spoiler. It's the title of YA author Adam Silvera's aptly named upcoming book They Both Die At The End. The novel imagines a near-future world where a service called Death-Cast calls you on the day that you will die to tell you about your imminent doom. When two teens, Mateo and Rufus, receive a call from Death-Cast one day, they meet through the Last Friend app and try to live a lifetime in a single day. Dark? Yep. Intriguing? Absolutely! Read more... More about Young Adult, Ya, Adam Silvera, Mashreads, and Books Read More »Raw footage has emerged of a T-rex shoveling snow and failing miserably
Ever wonder how a T-rex can possibly shovel snow with its tiny arms? Spoiler alert: It can't. It really tries hard though, and YouTube user Leslie Haasch has captured rare footage of the dangerous dino caught shoveling snow in a blizzard and giving up rather quickly. This T-rex obviously did not account for the crazy wind. Why drones are the one of the best things to happen to animal research
Over the Southern Ocean and remote Australian grasslands, there are flying robots — drones, actually, but they're not for purposes of counterterrorism or Amazon deliveries. Rather, these unmanned aerial vehicles are being used by research scientists to sidestep time-consuming, labor-intensive work that was once done by foot, boat, or via expensive plane flights: tracking animal behavior. While humans have always been curious to learn about the habits of animals, such research is more pressing than ever. Habitat loss and climate change are having dramatic impact on almost all species — estimates suggest as many as 1 in 6 species may go extinct due to global warming. The need to know more is urgent, and drones are changing the game by allowing scientists to be more ambitious and efficient with their studies. Read more... More about Tech In The Wild, Wild Tech, Swift Parrots, Whales, and Science Read More »To regain advertiser trust, Facebook is tracking ads by the millisecond
You may scroll through something so fast on Facebook that you don't notice it. But Facebook wants every moment to count — at least in what it presents to advertisers. The company announced Friday they will provide millisecond-level data for ads on Facebook, Instagram and its online ad ecosystem Audience Network. Now, for the first time through Facebook, advertisers can see how long their ads were seen by the millisecond. That includes how many milliseconds overall the ad was on a screen and then broken out into how many milliseconds 100 percent of the ad was on the screen, as well as how many milliseconds 50 percent of it was on the screen. Read more... More about Advertising, Media, Apps And Software, Tech, and Business Read More »Tinder's in-house sociologist explains how to score a date for Valentine's Day
With every Tinder swipe, Dr. Jess Carbino gets a little bit closer to a clear picture of modern online dating. As the dating app's in-house sociologist, Carbino has a constantly growing wealth of data to draw from and, in turn, a ton of tips for how to improve a user's rate of matches. As Valentine's Day draws near, we spoke to Carbino about what brought her to Tinder, "cuffing season" and the data-backed reason why you should rethink wearing a hat in your profile photo. Dr. Jess Carbino, Tinder's in-house sociologist Image: tinder Read more... Emma Watson and Tom Hanks keep creeping us out 'The Circle' trailer
"Knowing is good, but knowing everything is better," declares Tom Hanks' Eamon Bailey in the chilling trailer for The Circle. In the upcoming film adaptation of Dave Eggers' 2013 novel, Mae Holland (Emma Watson) finds herself at the center of The Circle, a super-culty tech company where information is the highest capital. "Do you think you behave better or worse when you're being watched?" Bailey asks — because The Circle has cameras around the world and a terrifying store of knowledge about everything and everyone. Read more... More about John Boyega, Dave Eggers, Trailer, Tom Hanks, and The Circle Read More »Facebook's new bereavement leave raises an important point about grief in the workplace
When Sheryl Sandberg announced Facebook's new extended bereavement leave policy, scores of people took to Facebook to applaud the move. The new policy allows up to 20 days paid leave to grieve immediate family members and 10 days' paid leave for extended family Harvard Book Store trolls the Trump administration with its new section
Plenty of people lampooned Kellyanne Conway for invoking the extremely fake "Bowling Green massacre" to justify Trump's immigration ban. And, yes, some of those jokes were very sick burns. But the Harvard Book Store, an indie bookstore near Harvard University, has something most of us don't: a whole shop full of literature. And so its burn was the sickest of all. Behold the Harvard Book Store's newest section: "Commemorating the Bowling Green Massacre." In it are volumes that really seem to fit the Trump era: The Anatomy of Fascism, for example, and Assholes: A Theory. (For the record, there's also a Donald Trump version of that one.) Read more... More about Instagram, Kellyanne Conway, Donald Trump, Politics, and Watercooler Read More »Magically control Donald Trump's every word with this heroic new app
The highlight of President Donald Trump's inauguration was DJ Ravidrums. Now, the world has been blessed with his greatest competitor: DJ Trump. No no, don't worry — Trump is not going anywhere near a turntable. DJ Trump is simply a marvelous app that lets users control the president's every word — a true American dream. Co-founded by two Harvard Business School graduates, Erik Westland and Phil Hu, DJ Trump lets users turn text of their choice into a personalized message from Trump himself by splicing together clips of him saying the individual words in a video generator. Read more... More about Politics, Conversations, Video, Apps, and Watercooler Read More »Valve is developing 3 new VR games
Valve Corporation confirmed it's working on three virtual reality games, Eurogamer reported today, expanding upon president and co-founder Gabe Newell's mention of VR games during a Reddit AMA in January. Newell told press that the developer is currently building three virtual reality games, which aren't just going to be small projects like The Lab or remakes of existing games put into a VR engine. "When I say we're building three games, we're building three full games, not experiments," he said. "One of the first things we did is we got Half-Life 2 and Team Fortress running in VR, and it was kind of a novelty. That was purely a developer milestone, but there was absolutely nothing compelling about it, the same way nobody's going to buy a VR system so they can watch movies." Read more... More about Gaming, Virtual Reality, Vr, Valve, and Entertainment Read More »Lena Dunham appeared on 'Today' and left us all scratching our heads
Well, that just happened. Lena Dunham, creator and star of Girls, appeared on Today Friday morning to promote the final season of the HBO show. While being interviewed by Maria Shriver, Dunham threw everyone into shock and confusion when she casually started talking about penises on live morning television. Shriver was thrown for such a loop that she kept asking Matt Lauer to start his segment so that the camera would cut away from her. But Lauer, being the playful guy he is, kept the attention solely on the two women and seemed to delight in Shriver's embarrassment. Going out with a bang, indeed. Read more... More about Today Show, Lena Dunham, Watercooler, and Tv Read More »An orange alligator exists and people are calling it 'Trumpigator'
In case you're not already unsettled by reality being flipped upside down, we have something gross to show you. An orange-colored alligator was spotted in a pond near Charleston, South Carolina and if you forgot, alligators are usually green, not orange. Not often white, definitely not orange, but green. People have aptly nicknamed the alligator "Trumpigator" because, ya know. It may have spent the winter in a rusty steel culvert pipe and that's why it looks all orangey. But don't worry; this reptile won't stay orange for long. Once it sheds its skin, it'll go back to being a more normal green color. Read more... More about Orange, Weird, South Carolina, Animals, and Alligator Read More »Alec Baldwin and Jimmy Fallon have a Donald Trump impression-off
Put Alec Baldwin and Jimmy Fallon in a room together and at some point, someone will break out their Donald Trump impression. That's what happened Thursday night when Baldwin stopped by The Tonight Show. The two dueled in a hilarious game of "Box of Lies," and while bluffing their way through the game, Baldwin reverted into his pursed-lip caricature of the president — and even managed to throw in a political jab about deportations. Bulldog fighting to roll over in the snow is all the inspiration you need
Watching dogs play in the snow is one of our favorite pastimes. But there are a few dogs that get so carried away that they get themselves into sticky, or in this case snowy, situations. This cute bulldog was enjoying her snow day, rolling around in her flattering red vest, when she found herself unable to right herself again. We've all been there. We get it. We're cheering for you, doggo! Sony 4K TVs will be controllable with Google Assistant later this year
Buying a 4K TV is more confusing than ever before, and decoding all of the different picture quality technologies and supported formats like quantum dots, OLED and HDR can be a daunting task. But while image quality is the primary feature to consider, Sony's hoping Google's Assistant will be another reason to convince you why its 4K TVs are better than Samsung or LG's. Sony 4K TVs, which run Android TV, will be the first to get the Google Assistant, Wired reports. A firmware update will add the intelligent voice assistant to Sony 4K TVs later this year. Read more... More about Voice Controls, Tvs, Android Tv, Google, and Google Assistant Read More »Rihanna took fashion to new heights with Amelia Earhart-inspired photo shoot
Riri just brought swag to the skies. The fly singer found fashion inspiration from aviator Amelia Earhart for a photo shoot with Harper's Bazaar.
The president is literally tweeting what he sees on TV
On Friday morning, President Donald Trump dropped a seemingly random tweet, referencing a wonky legal blog.
It was Trump's first tweet of the day, and the first since he shot off "SEE YOU IN COURT, THE SECURITY OF OUR NATION IS AT STAKE!" in response to an appeals court decision that upheld the ban on his immigration executive order. What statute is he referring to? Does he read Lawfare Blog? Where did this come from? Read more... More about Business, Twitter, Donald Trump, Cnn, and Media Read More »'Saturday Night Live' just launched it's first Snapchat show and it's obviously about Trump
Now you can get your Saturday Night Live politics fix on Snapchat. The NBC sketch comedy show on Friday rolled out its first SNL Story titled "Boycott," featuring cast members Aidy Bryant and Beck Bennett. The short sketch follows a couple as they attempt to to boycott products associated with President Donald Trump — including Uber, Lyft and Facebook — but find it harder than they thought. Image: screenshot/snapchat Bryant helped write the sketch with SNL co-head writers Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider. It was directed by Paul Briganti. More about Snap Inc, Snapchat, Beck Bennett, Aidy Bryant, and Tech Read More »Is your dog your real valentine?
Still searching for someone to be your valentine? The answer may already be staring you in the face and is probably drooling in anticipation of treats: your beloved dog. Data from BarkBox, the company that sends monthly boxes of goodies for your dog, shows that we often like our canine companions more than our partners, and we're not shy about letting them share our most intimate moments. One third of people even said they’d had sex in front of their dogs. Of the 1,000 American dog owners BarkBox surveyed, 87 percent said they were more accepting of their dog’s irritating behaviors (think snoring, snacking and making a mess) than they were of their human companions. Twenty-eight percent of those in relationships even said they’d opt to share their bed with the dog rather than their partner. Read more... More about Love, Pets, Dogs, Dating, and Valentines Day Read More »Of course Michelle Obama would be a guest judge on this reality show
Could the Obamas finally be returning from their insanely enviable vacation? (Please come back.) The upcoming fifth season of Masterchef Junior has announced a guest judge that might just cure our February blues: you guessed it, former FLOTUS and beloved health-food enthusiast, Michelle Obama. The cooking competition, which premiered Feb 10 on FOX, will be replacing former judge Graham Elliot with a rotating crew of guest judges including Martha Stewart (if she can make it out of the snow), and the Muppets. This guest spot shouldn't be a shock considering Michelle rocked us all for eight years with her Let's Move! initiative and spearheaded the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, making school lunches healthier around the country. Read more... More about Judge, Guest, Junior, Masterchef, and Michelle Obama Read More »Ladies, here are the best moves to drop on the dance floor
You can dance like no one is watching, but to reach your optimal groove scientists have some advice. In a new study that will help you work your magic at the club, researchers from Northumbria University in the UK looked at the most impressive moves of female dancers. It's a follow up to the group's earlier study on how male dancers should shake their tail feathers. Although the study in Scientific Reports is confusingly called "Optimal asymmetry and other motion parameters that characterise high-quality female dance," there are some serious nuggets of dance floor gold hidden in the jargon. Everyone, take notes. Read more... More about Science, Research, Dance, and Lifestyle Read More »Detach this Van Gogh action figure's ear and give it to your crush
Here's a great way to win over your crush: take a cue from Vincent Van Gogh and gift them a nice ear. Today Is Art Day is running a Kickstarter campaign to turn Van Gogh, the iconic Post-Impressionist painter who once famously presented his severed ear to a prostitute, into an action figure. According to the Kickstarter page, the project's goal is to "make art history more fun, develop a new kind of product for art history fans [and] pay tribute to one of the greatest painters of all time." All noble goals. Also, look at his little sunflower! Read more... More about Vincent Van Gogh, Art, Weird Products, and Watercooler Read More »Hallmark competitor Facebook is back at it with Valentine's Day cards
What better way to say "I love you" than with a Valentine's Day card on Facebook? Beginning February 13, you'll see a message from Facebook wishing you a Happy Valentine's Day. You will then have the option of sharing a card on a friend's Timeline or, if you're kind of sad, your own. The cards were created by a team of artists from New York and London "who have incorporated a mixture of styles to capture the many things Valentine's Day could mean to you," Facebook said in a statement about the update. Image: facebook The Valentine's Day cards are the latest in a long string of personalized greetings on Facebook. In a push to make Facebook feel more warm and caring, the company has been rolling out several experiences around events like the "Year in Review", Chinese New Year and its own birthday, coined as "Friends Day." Read more... More about Social Media, Facebook Newsfeed, Valentine S Day, Facebook, and Tech Read More »Amazingly, Donald Trump still doesn't know how to shake a hand
Donald Trump may be an expert at tweeting, but he hasn't the faintest idea how to shake someone's hand. The latest champion to endure one of the infamously awkward, uncomfortable and visibly aggressive Trump shakes? The Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzō Abe. We feel for you, man. On Friday morning Abe met with President Trump at the White House, but before the leaders parted ways ... it happened. As the two sat before the cameras, Trump lunged for the prime minister's hand, and before Abe knew what hit him, he was trapped in an absurdly lengthy palm embrace. Read more... More about Video, Conversations, Prime Minister, Japan, and Politics Read More »New docuseries shows what life is really like for queer and trans men of color
A new documentary series called Other Boys NYC is highlighting the stories of an often overlooked population — queer and trans men of color. The extensive 50-part series, from global queer media network Slay TV, spotlights 50 different queer men of color from various experiences living in New York City. Each video ranges from five to seven minutes, showing individual stories about identity, sexuality and what it means to be a queer or trans man of color today. "Other Boys NYC comes at a time in which race, sexuality and gender identity are hot button topics discussed in politics, the media and homes around the world," Slay TV said in a statement. Read more... More about New York City, Documentary, Docuseries, Lgbt Issues, and Lgbtq Read More »Nearly invisible gel-like robots move fast enough to catch fish underwater
MIT scientists have developed mostly transparent soft robots that are made of 90 percent water. The robots are so fast that they can catch and release fish underwater. This development marks a step forward in the attempt to use such robots in the manipulation of tissues or organs in medical procedures. Read more... More about Real Time Video, Innovation, Tech, Hydrogel, and Medicine Read More »This weekend you can see a lunar eclipse and a comet
This weekend is set to start off with a cosmic bang. On Friday night, the full moon will be eclipsed by the shadow of the Earth, and in the darkness of Saturday morning, just hours after the eclipse, a green-tinted comet will make its closest flyby of Earth. This skywatching coincidence should make for an interesting start to the weekend for people around the world who are able to see both the comet and the eclipse. First, an eclipseThe shadow of the Earth should start encroaching on the face of the moon's surface starting at around 5:30 p.m. ET and lasting for 4.5 hours as the moon dips deep into Earth's outer shadow — known as the penumbra — and comes back out again. Read more... More about Space Science, Space Exploration, Space Photos, Skywatching, and Eclipses Read More »Burger King brings romance to Valentine's Day with two-holed soda cup
Sharing drinks is possibly the ultimate benefit of being in a relationship, or even just casually accompanying someone to dinner. Do I want to pay for an entire soda? No. Do I desperately want at least a sip of soda? Yes, very much so, unfortunately. The downsides of sharing a soda include, but are not limited to: sharing a straw (unsanitary), using two straws but they don't fit very well so the straws get sort of squished together, not being able to tell whose straw is whose, not being able to drink at the same time— all elements that could impact the quality of your romantic date at a restaurant where soda is served in paper cups and consumed through a straw. Read more... More about Valentine S Day, Food, Marketing, Advertising, and Watercooler Read More »Reddit is obsessed with bridges right now, from Golden Gate to Jeff
Bridges are an engineering marvel. They are majestic and very necessary. Unfortunately, their beauty is often Instagrammed and then forgotten. But thanks to Reddit, bridges are making an online resurgence. In the subreddit /r/pics, bridges of all shapes, sizes and purposes have become a point of discussion and hilarity. It seems human ingenuity has created some truly amazing bridges, and then some that are are just ... not. The trend started with this post by Redditor michielap. Upon seeing this very thoughtful bridge, other Redditors wanted their countries to also get credit for animal bridges. Read more... More about Reddit, Bridges, Pics, Conversations, and Watercooler Read More »This deleted 'Fantastic Beasts' scene reveals some magical new details
Fantastic Beasts is crammed with new details about the wizarding world, but the U.S. school system is something we don't hear about all that much. Until now, anyway. In a deleted scene that was unveiled at the recent Harry Potter Celebration, Tina and Queenie serenade Newt and Kowalski with the Ilvermorny school song. "Ilvermorny — it's only the best wizard school in the whole world," says Queenie at the start of the clip, before Newt swiftly jumps in to correct her: "I think you'll find that the best wizarding school in the world is Hogwarts." Read more... More about Uk, Katherine Waterson, Eddie Redmayne, Deleted Scene, and Fantastic Beasts Read More »Future iPhones could be touch-sensitive all over
In the future, you might be able to grab your iPhone and control it from any angle. Touchable, scrollable input spots on the phone's backside could revolutionize the device, according to a new patent. Apple was recently granted the patent, which describes a super space age-sounding "quantum tunneling" material that could eliminate the need for physical buttons and bring touch control to just about any surface. The quantum tunneling material uses complicated electron exchanges to create additional touch controls. Apple's patent starts off by describing a design for an iPhone case with touch capabilities on the back (seen in the figure below), but the tech could also someday be integrated into the phone itself. Read more... More about Touchscreen, Patent, Iphone, Apple Watch, and Apple Read More »These senior citizens wish you a happy Valentine's Day with their own version of 'Carpool Karaoke'
Love has the ability to make anyone feel young at heart. These hip members of Senior Living Communities (which owns retirement homes across the country) bring you their very own edition of "Carpool Karaoke" to put you in the Valentine's Day spirit. They discuss their favorite pickup lines, their celebrity crushes and sing and dance to all the hits from The Chainsmokers' "Closer" to Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" to Desiigner's "Panda." They ain't ever getting older. Valve is worried about the effects of Trump's travel ban
Valve Corporation is concerned about the Trump administration's travel and immigration restrictions, saying that the controversial executive order has already impacted its employees and could affect esports professionals. Valve's Erik Johnson and president and co-founder Gabe Newell told press at a media event Thursday that the Trump administration's push for a travel ban against citizens from seven predominantly Muslim countries is worrying Valve, which employs people who could be barred from re-entry into the U.S., PC Gamer reported today. "We have people who work at Valve who can't go home," Newell said. "They've been here for years. They pay taxes. They cheer for New England in the Super Bowl and we try to not hold that against them... But, you know, they can't leave the country." Read more... More about Esports, Dota 2, Valve Corporation, Valve, and Travel Ban Read More »Shia LaBeouf's anti-Trump livestream is over because violence ruins everything
Well, at least we'll always have the time Shia LaBeouf punched a nazi. LaBeouf resistance art project, HE WILL NOT DIVIDE US, is ending just three weeks into its intended four-year stretch. The installation, kicked off brilliantly by Jaden Smith, began the day of Trump's inauguration. The basic idea was that concerned citizens would participate in a livestream for the entirety of his administration by repeating the phrase "he will not divide us." The whole thing took place just outside The Museum of Moving Images in Queens, New York, but due to increasing security concerns, the museum shut it down. Read more... More about Trump, Celebrities, Jaden Smith, He Will Not Divide Us, and Shia Labeouf Read More » | ||||
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