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 Trump loved to bully Obama about vacations, so of course he's off to Florida
Not that continuity or facts matter anymore, but in an alternative universe in which those things were relevant, you'd think President Donald Trump would have held off taking a vacation for a little while after he got into office. Trump is set to spend the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, where Politico reports he will hold several meetings and phone calls amid doing things one does at a resort. Sure. Fine. It's not that the newly-elected leader of the world's most powerful nation, having survived a long and brutal campaign season, shouldn't want to get out of Washington, D.C. for a bit. It's just that he spent so much time railing against his predecessor for getting out of town. Read more... More about Vacation, Florida, Mar A Lago, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump Read More »The FCC is already declining to enforce net neutrality
The easiest way to let major internet providers violate net neutrality principles is not to repeal the work done under President Barack Obama. It's to just not enforce the rules at all. That's already what Ajit Pai, the new chairman of the FCC, is doing. The FCC has ended its inquires into "zero rating" programs, in which wireless companies let consumers visit websites and stream content without counting against data caps. These deals can be popular for consumers, who might otherwise avoid streaming music or video for fear of eating into data plans, but have caused concern for net neutrality advocates who see them as a way for some companies to gain a major advantage over others. Read more... More about Business, Net Neutrality, Ajit Pai, and Fcc Read More »Kellyanne Conway eventually told the truth, but nobody cares
When Kellyanne Conway referred to the non-existent "Bowling Green Massacre" during an interview on Thursday night, the statement was quickly seized on as yet another example of the willingness of the Donald Trump administration to play fast and loose with facts—and lie outright when it suits them. The media, on the other hand, is growing too comfortable jumping on unconfirmed reports or anecdotes that feed into Trump alarmism. It comes at the cost of attention paid to legitimate news that needs no embellishment. Just about anybody with a Twitter account (and a sense of humor) weighed in on the Bowling Green flub. By Friday morning, it was the top trending topic on Twitter, according to analytics firm Crimson Hexagon, and had been covered in some way, by seemingly every media outlet on the planet. Read more... More about Twitter, Donald Trump, Business, and Media Read More »8 questions about Ansel Elgort's music video now that I've finished screaming
"Call me a thief," croons Ansel Elgort, inviting us into his new EDM banger. "There's been a robbery." The video from the Fault In Our Stars actor is finally here after the disturbing cover art for "Thief" stole our hearts and ability to sleep at night in one swoop. Elgort says the work of art was inspired by American Psycho and the Drive soundtrack, and yeah, that checks out! Here are a few things we desperately need to know in order to find some peace of mind. 1. Has Ansel Elgort had sex?It seems like he might be trying to tell us that he's totally done it. It could be what he means when he coons, "skin on my skin what a wonderful sin." But he paints with a subtle, masterful brush, so the mystery remains. Read more... More about Celebrities, Music Video, Edm, Ansel Elgort, and Actor Read More »A comedian found a way to root for the Patriots without also rooting for Donald Trump
Comedian Josh Gondelman has been a New England Patriots fan his whole life, but this Sunday, he'll try to balance his political affiliations and his team loyalty. With Super Bowl LI just two days away, many are tackling coverage of the big game from every angle, including politics — more specifically, the Patriots' ties to Donald Trump. Quarterback Tom Brady, head coach Bill Belichick and owner Robert Kraft are all "friends" with Trump, as the president says, causing some philosophical dissonance for left-leaning Patriots fans. Gondelman is one of those fans, but he's found a solution to this moral dilemma. Read more... More about Nfl, Football, Super Bowl 2017, Tom Brady, and Donald Trump Read More »Here's what critics have to say about Netflix's new 'Santa Clarita Diet'
Santa Clarita Diet is like Desperate Housewives meets The Walking Dead. At least that's how Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos described it. The horror-comedy, which launches on the streaming service on Friday, follows suburban couple Sheila and Joel (Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant), real estate agents who have to adjust when Sheila suddenly finds herself craving only human flesh. Here's what critics had to say. The good'A diet that's definitely worth keeping'Image: netflix USA Today's Robert Bianco said the show goes beyond just spoofing zombie movies. Read more... More about Reviews, Drew Barrymore, Santa Clarita Diet, Tv Series, and Netflix Read More »Powerful magazine covers depict America after Trump's immigration ban
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free." With Donald Trump's immigration ban targeting refugees from Muslim countries, the words of the Statue of Liberty don't seem to burn with the same fervor they did before. A darkness has fallen upon the country's role as a refuge — a reality magazines around the world are showing through dark, sometimes violent depictions of America under Trump. The New Yorker has released a solemn, rather depressing image of the Statue of Liberty for its issue next week. Her flame, much like the U.S.'s role as a refuge for those around the world, has been extinguished. Read more... More about Muslim Ban, Immigration Ban, Trump, Bloomberg, and Time Magazine Read More »This app connects refugees to volunteer translators via Facebook Messenger
Language barriers can make a refugee's long journey even more grueling, but a new app is getting them the translation help they need — wherever they are in the world. Tarjimly, which launched Tuesday, connects volunteer translators to refugees and immigrants who need to speak with doctors, aid workers, legal representatives and other crucial services in a new country. It acts as a Facebook Messenger bot, allowing for easy, real-time translations on any smartphone. When they need help, refugees and immigrants just need to message the bot and choose their language, and Tarjimly will pair them with an appropriate translator. Read more... More about Muslim Ban, Undocumented Immigrants, Immigrants, Immigration, and Refugees Read More »Sweden's deputy PM is trolling Trump so hard with this picture
The internet has exploded with memes mocking Donald Trump for signing bills and controversial executive orders, but in Sweden they've found a different way to make a point. Over there, politicians have released a very similar photo with one significant difference. Swedish deputy prime minister and climate minister Isabella Lovin posted a photo of her signing a climate change bill to her social media accounts Friday. Behind her stood a row of women, one of whom is even noticeably pregnant. If it looks familiar it's because Trump blasted out a very similar looking photo last month. But instead of enacting progressive, forward-thinking legislation, he was signing into effect the global gag order — with a gaggle of older, white men behind him. Read more... More about Donald Trump, Sweden, Executive Order, Social Media, and Politics Read More »The coming app-pocalypse could kill some of the iPhone's greatest hits
The App Store could be just months away from a major shakeup that would render thousands of apps obsolete, including many of the iPhone's earliest success stories. After more than a year of encouraging developers to update tens of thousands of apps that were never adjusted to support the 64-bit processors that debuted with the iPhone 5S, Apple appears poised to begin forcing developers' hands. While previous versions of iOS have included tamer warnings upon launching apps built on older architecture, the latest version of the iOS 10 beta contains a new one: "this app will not work with future versions of iOS." (Previously, iOS simply warned "this app may slow down your iPhone.") Read more... More about Ios Apps, Apple, App Store, Apps And Software, and Tech Read More »This wheelchair is controlled using only the tip of your tongue
Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed the 'Tongue Drive System,' allowing people with limited mobility to control a wheelchair with tongue movements. Read more... More about Real Time Video, Real Time, Engineering, Science, and Wheelchair Read More »Facebook will capitalize on your broken heart — just in time for Valentine's Day
If you're feeling totally alone in the aftermath of a traumatic breakup, don't worry, Facebook knows what you're going through. Like, exactly what you're going through: When it happened, who you're pining over, and what you're trying to do to stave off that newly-reignited, deep-seated fear of winding up forever alone. You know what, scratch that. You should worry. Facebook is using its insider info to coach companies on the best ways to take advantage of your broken heart through targeted marketing campaigns. The latest entry in the Moments That Matter series on the Facebook IQ page (which gives marketers tips on how to pinpoint their audiences on the site through user data) is all about the best ways to appeal to people mucking through those post-relationship doldrums. The post referenced behavior data from users who indicated they had recently broken up in France, the Netherlands, Poland, the United Arab Emirates and the UK, along with a survey of users across the five markets. Read more... More about Marketing, Sex And Relationships, Valentine S Day, Facebook, and Tech Read More »Zap away period cramps with this tiny device
Livia is a small vibrating device that claims to cure menstrual cramps by distracting nerves that carry pain signals to the brain. Livia should not be used with a pacemaker or heart rhythm problem. Read more... More about Real Time Video, Real Time, Indiegogo, Livia Device, and Livia Read More »'Counter-Strike' coach bans lead to the rise of team leaders
Astralis and Virtus.pro were tied 14-14 when Virtus.pro used their last remaining timeout to figure out exactly how to turn the tide to take the next two rounds. A tactical timeout gave teams 30 seconds to convene and was the only time coaches are allowed to speak outside of warm-ups and halftime. Seconds ticked away. The crowd of thousands grew louder at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta. "Let's go Astralis!" "Let's go VP!" The fans' dueling chants filled the historic theatre as the two teams deliberated. The coaches, breaking their silence, had half a minute to dish out everything they'd kept pent up. Read more... More about Esports, Gaming, Eleague Major, Eleague, and Csgo Read More »This guy made his own self-lacing sneakers out of Lego
It was bound to happen. Who needs to pay $720 for a pair of Nike HyperAdapt 1.0 self-lacing sneakers when you can make your own? That's exactly what Vimal Patel did. Using a worn-out sneaker, some Lego pieces and a battery to power it all, Patel cobbled together his own Back to the Future kicks. While the sneaker with Lego pieces grafted on isn't exactly practical or stylish, Patel deserves big props for going the DIY route. Once again, there's nothing that you can't make with Lego. This utensil will make cutting and slicing avocados much easier
The 3-In-1 Avocado Slicer from Oxo tackles every step in peeling and slicing an avocado with ease. Read more... More about Real Time Video, Real Time, Invention, Food And Drink, and Food Read More »These are the most talked about Super Bowl LI ads that you won't want to miss
While everyone loves the Super Bowl... let's be honest the ads are also a huge talking point, especially since brands and companies pay millions for a coveted spot. These are the most talked about ads to come out of Super Bowl LI. Read more... More about Superbowl Sunday, Superbowl, Football, Real Time Video, and Real Time Read More »Eminem would like to be the biggest asshole in the USA again, Trump
Eminem would like to be the American dude who gets away with saying the most ridiculous and and offensive things again. Thanks, Donald Trump, he'll take it from here. Eminem comes after Trump and everything he holds dear (his brand) in a verse on Big Sean's "No Favors" from his just-released album, I Decided. "I'm anti, can't no government handle a commando," spits Slim Shady. "Your man don't want it, Trump's a bitch! / I'll make his whole brand go under." SEE ALSO: Don't be afraid of Arthur rapping Eminem Eminem also raps about raping and killing women because some things will never change. Read more... More about Rapper, Donald Trump, Big Sean, Eminem, and Entertainment Read More »Finally, you can start making almond milk at home for cheap
The 'Almond Cow' is a mix between a blender and a coffee grinder... and it's encouraging people to make almond milk at home. Read more... More about Homemade, Real Time Video, Real Time, Food Tech, and Health Read More »2-ton Target ball pulls an 'Indiana Jones' and rolls through parking lot
The big red balls outside of Target stores are supposed to protect shoppers from runaway cars, but what is there to protect shoppers from runaway balls? Shopper Eileen Grady's Nissan Rouge was dented by one of the 2-ton boulders when a pickup truck dislodged it, and the rogue ball rolled into the side of her moving car. In surveillance footage recovered by the parking lot camera of the Paramus, New Jersey store, the red ball is seen being set free after the pickup hits it and it rolls into the parking lot, ramming into Grady's car. The ball continues to roll until one brave hero and his trusty pup stop it and roll it back towards the store with the help of two other shoppers. Read more... More about New Jersey, Car, Store, Ball, and Target Read More »Facebook users mark themselves safe at Kellyanne Conway's fake Bowling Green Massacre
"Bowling Greens" across the U.S. are deep in mourning for a tragedy that killed approximately zero people in what Donald Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway very mistakenly called a massacre on TV Thursday night. In a moment steeped strongly in "alternative facts," Conway said during an interview on MSNBC's Hardball that two Iraqi refugees were behind the "Bowling Green massacre" — an event that never happened. She later said she meant to say "Bowling Green terrorists" and linked to a ABC News story about al Qaeda terrorists posing as refugees in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Read more... More about Facebook, Alternative Facts, Donald Trump, Kellyanne Conway, and Social Media Read More »Snapchat haters and lovers: a history
Snap Inc. is the shiniest thing on Wall Street right now. But it wasn't always like that. As recently as a year ago, Snapchat was a roll-your-eyes startup. To the biggest names in tech, advertising, and media, Snapchat was "too confusing"—just a "sexting" app and simply "overhyped." Chris Sacca, an early stage investor in Uber, Twitter, Instagram and Kickstarter, had been approached by the company in its younger days, but passed: “I was like, ‘The dick pics?’” he told CNNMoney last year. “That probably cost me like a billion dollars.” Read more... More about Apps And Software, Business, Tech, Snap Inc, and Snapchat Ipo Read More »Medium will try to save its media business with subscriptions
Medium is turning a new page in its business. The digital self-publishing platform will release a consumer subscription product in the next month, Medium CEO Ev Williams announced at the Upfront Summit Thursday. "Please subscribe," Williams said on stage. "This quarter, the goal is to launch the first version. It's going to be an upgrade to your Medium experience." The news comes almost a month after Medium laid off 50 people, a third of its total staff, and closed its offices in Washington, D.C. and New York City. Medium, now over four years old, does generate revenue through advertising, but it hasn't been enough. Read more... More about Tech, Media, Ev Williams, Business, and Digital Media Read More »Google Docs: A modern tool of powerful resistance in Trump's America
During a time of impassioned protests, controversial policies, and steadfast political resistance, the people of Trump's America and those standing in solidarity across the globe are coming together in unique ways to make a difference. The stark change in political tides has reignited an otherwise subdued form of communication amongst the many scrambling to organize, and fighting to stay informed: the sharing of Google Docs. Though the simple word processing tool—which allows users to easily create, edit and share documents online—has been used since 2010 for everything from students compiling group projects to scientists cataloguing what animals fart, the personal, direct platform for collaboration has become a perfect way for likeminded individuals to connect about political issues across the country. Read more... More about Tech, Trends, Politics, Google Docs, and Collaboration Read More »Google will kill its beloved Android launcher
Android may get a wee bit uglier this spring. Google will discontinue its beloved Google Now Launcher app on March 1, according to an email to phone manufacturers published by Android Police Friday. While the company will allow phone-makers to bring Google Now features into their own launchers via "Search Launcher Services," this is probably a net loss for Android loyalists. A launcher app, usually used to change the default design of a phone’s operating system, can change the look and feel of a phone completely, and Google Now was one of the best around. More about Android, Google Now, Google, and Tech Read More »Bizarre minivan full of 'Speed' VHS tapes has an equally bizarre backstory
Brooklyn is home to some strange sights — rainbow bagels, unicorn lattes — and now there's a new bizarre offering: a minivan chock full VHS tapes of the 1994 movie Speed.
Gambling site is offering 2:1 odds that Trump will be impeached
Trump is just two weeks into his presidency but already gamblers are rushing to bet on his impeachment. Online betting site Paddy Power is offering odds as low as 2:1 that Trump will be impeached in his first term. That's cut in half from before his inauguration, when they stood at 4:1, Fast Company reports. If you think Trump will be impeached in the first six months of his presidency, meanwhile, the site is offering 6:1 odds. For 2017, it's 7:1. They lengthen ever year right up to 20:1 for an impeachment in 2020. The divisive president's removal from office is not the only thing gamblers can bet on at Paddy Power. Trump splitting from Melania, painting the White House gold and heading to North Korea for his first state visit are all theoretical eventualities gamblers can spend on. Read more... More about Impeachment, President, Donald Trump, Gambling, and Online Gaming Read More »3 steps for cutting the cable cord in 2017
Anyone who has ever dealt with a cable company’s customer service department knows that the industry is stuck in 1995 — or perhaps in the ninth circle of… well, you know where. But it’s 2017. We no longer need to be beholden to cable companies. As alternative options to traditional cable packages become more ubiquitous, streaming services have brought us into the 21st century. Today, the number of cord-cutters ditching Big Cable for more customizable, flexible options is growing by the day. Once you’ve severed ties with your cable company, the hardest part is over. Now, it’s time to navigate the waters of the various streaming services to find the optimal programming options for your viewing preferences. Read more... More about Playstation Vue, Streaming Services, Cord Cutting 2017, Cord Cutting Trends, and Cord Cutting Read More »Inspirational thread proves you can still find hope on Twitter in Trump's America
A Twitter thread is offering some hope for Muslims and others disheartened in the week since Donald Trump's immigration and travel ban was signed. The True American author Anand Giridharadas shared a story Friday in tweet form, prefacing that his 14-tweet thread "will solve none of our large problems but might make you smile." Some joy is a welcome relief as social media becomes an ever darker place in Trump's America. A Muslim friend recently told Giridharadas about one of her relatives who joked, "Trump is the best thing ever to happen to their community." His friend was predictably shocked. But the lesson Giridharadas learned from the encounter shows Trump's divisive rhetoric has unearthed everyday kindnesses. Read more... More about Twitter, Donald Trump, Travel Ban, Muslims, and Social Media Read More »Betting on Trump's tweets during the Super Bowl is somehow a thing
Thought you could get away from the Donald on Super Bowl Sunday? You're wrong. You can put money on how many times the bombastic reality star/businessman-turned president will tweet during the big game. Not only that, you can even bet on what he will say in those 140 characters. "Obviously anything Trump says or does gets a lot of media attention," Bovada.lv head oddsmaker Pat Morrow told MLive.com. "So we put up how much will he tweet during the game. He's obviously a very prolific tweeter." Oddsmakers think Trump won't tweet more than once during the game, though, according to the Washington Post. Read more... More about Super Bowl 2017, Bets, Donald Trump, and Lifestyle Read More »The ultimate app guide to Super Bowl Sunday
It's that time of year again — when sports bars hit full capacity and nail-biting tension runs high. If you're looking to forget about politics and focus on the Super Bowl, then you might need a few apps on the sidelines. From helping you find the perfect beer with your appetizers to letting you watch muted TV in a public place, these apps will help you maximize your Super Bowl experience. FlippImage: flipp corporation Whether you're just having friends over or are planning to cook up a feast during the game, your grocery bill can add up quick. Read more... More about Beer, Food And Drink, Football, Super Bowl, and Nfl Read More »'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' boss explains that literal cliffhanger in the Season 2 finale
Warning: This post contains spoilers for the Season 2 finale of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, titled "Can Josh Take a Leap of Faith?" There are a lot of twists and turns in the final episode of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 2. But showrunners Rachel Bloom (who also stars as Rebecca Bunch) and Aline Brosh McKenna always knew exactly what line to end with: "Josh Chan must be destroyed." SEE ALSO: The 16 best TV shows of 2016 That's right, after two seasons of obsessing over Josh Chan — aka the reason she moved to West Covina, California — Rebecca Bunch has had a change of heart. Why? Josh Chan left her at the altar for ... God? (He's going to become a priest.) Read more... More about Rachel Bloom, Aline Brosh Mckenna, Crazy Ex Girlfriend, Cw, and Entertainment Read More »A forgotten 1986 novel predicted a terrible Trump-like president
An erratic president causes unprecedented chaos in his first two weeks in office. He lashes out at Australia, threatens to invade Mexico, imposes an anti-terrorism travel ban that makes terrorism more likely, and shoots off angry missives at the New York Times when he should be coordinating a military raid from the situation room. That's all Donald Trump. What, did you think I was going to tell you behavior this bad was predicted in a 1986 satirical novel? Yes, there are plenty of Trumpian echoes in the book in question — Christopher Buckley's forgotten bestseller, appropriately named The White House Mess. But for the most part, what it shows us is how far below regular satire this presidency has sunk. Read more... More about Trump, Books, Entertainment, and Mashreads Read More »7 things 'Pokémon Go' badly needs in 2017
LONDON — I feel like I should make one thing clear up front: I love Pokémon Go. Since I first downloaded the game last July, I don't think a day's gone by without me opening up the app. That might sound sad to some people — probably the same people who gleefully comment "dead" every single time Niantic tweet — but that doesn't really bother me. I still enjoy playing the game, and anyone who's been on thriving Reddit communities like The Silph Road (or read how much money Niantic apparently made in 2016) will know that it's a long way from dead. Read more... More about Team Rocket, Pokemon, Apple, Games, and Ideas Read More »7 meaningful ways to celebrate Black History Month
While black excellence deserves to be celebrated every day, Black History Month offers a dedicated time to pay attention to the power and resilience of the black community. February's celebration is a reminder to seek out stories and histories that often go overlooked — but it also serves as a call to recognize the various black leaders in our own lives. Even though it's the shortest month of the year, there's a lot you can do to show your appreciation for the community in just 28 days. Here are a few ways you can honor black lives and culture this Black History Month. Read more... More about Identities, Race, Social Good, Black History Month, and Us World Read More »An ambitious young photographer captured the chaos and beauty of Greyhound buses in 1943
A Greyhound bus from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh. Image: Library of Congress In 1942, Esther Bubley, a fresh graduate of the photography program at the Minneapolis School of Art, landed a job as a darkroom assistant at the Office of War Information (OWI) in Washington, D.C. The OWI had recently absorbed the famed photographic unit of the Farm Security Administration and shifted the photographers’ assignments from rural poverty to various facets of the war effort, including aircraft factories and broader aspects of American infrastructure such as railroads. Bubley’s talents were quickly recognized by the photographers and program director Roy Stryker, who transferred her out of the darkroom and into the field. Read more... More about World War Ii, Transportation, Bus, History, and Retronaut Read More »Create hundreds of different color tones with this magical art tool
These color tops from 'Chameleon Pens' will have you coloring your heart's desire and blending hues together like never before 4 free iPhone apps for doodling on photos
A picture may already speak a thousand words, but sometimes it might just benefit from something extra. With this in mind, we've taken a look at iPhone apps that let you doodle and write on your images. We've tried and tested four free options that will help you get creative with your iPhone photos. Take a look through our selection and you'll be sketching on your best snapshots in no time. You DoodleImage: YouDoodle/App Store Very comprehensive for a free offering, You Doodle is a popular drawing app that boasts a wealth of fun features, such as the ability to record the screen as you draw, add graphical "stamps," select frames and create collages. Read more... More about Drawing, Apps And Software, Iphone, and Tech Read More »A briefing on the history of Snapchat updates
Snapchat has come a long way. From its beginnings on the Stanford campus to the 158 million-user-strong app it is today, the app has grown and changed in ways few could have anticipated. From its early days in 2011, when Snapchat wasn't even called Snapchat, to the polished messaging platform it is now, here's a look back at some of the app's biggest updates over the last five years. 2011: Picaboo and SnapchatIn July 2011 Stanford classmates Evan Spiegel, Bobby Murphy and Reggie Brown launch Picaboo, described by Brown as "a game for sending disappearing pictures with your friends." The app has 127 users by the end of July, according to TechCrunch. Read more... More about Snapchat, Apps And Software, Tech, and Apps Software Read More »Gorgeous photos capture the bygone fishing culture of 1950s Portugal
Image: Biblioteca de Arte Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Fishing has been at the center of life on the Portuguese coast since Roman times, when the region produced the prized fish sauce garum for export to the capital. Traditionally, men dressed in checkered clothes and long wool hats fished from 15-foot open boats called saveiros, using spotlights and bait to lure schools of mackerel and horse mackerel into immense seine nets. While the men were at sea, the women waited on the shore, processing and selling the fish. These photos from the Gulbenkian Art Library follow the men and women of Lisbon and the nearby towns of Ericeira and Nazaré as they haul in their boats, mend their nets and sell their catch under the harsh Iberian sun. Read more... More about Fishermen, Portugal, Fishing, History, and Retronaut Read More »19 totally rational fears every New Yorker has
New York City is trying to kill you. There's no doubt that New York is a special place like no other, but with that comes some unavoidable dangers that the city's 8.5 million residents must endure on a daily basis like some sort of urban obstacle course. From falling air conditioners to falling down subway stairs, the city presents a few challenges, and New Yorkers are increasingly aware and terrified of every single one of them. 1. Falling through a cellar door that's in the sidewalk.Image: FaceMePLS/flickr Read more... 2. Getting pushed onto the subway tracks by a total stranger.More about Lists, New York City, and Watercooler Read More »Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus ditch Ivanka Trump lines
Two weeks into the Trump presidency, Ivanka Trump is out at two major department stores. Nordstrom was the first to drop the Ivanka Trump clothing line from its stores, Racked reported on Thursday. The chain cited the brand's performance in that decision, without mentioning Trump's political ties. “We've said all along we make buying decisions based on performance,” a Nordstrom spokesperson told Racked. “We’ve got thousands of brands — more than 2,000 offered on the site alone. Reviewing their merit and making edits is part of the regular rhythm of our business. Each year we cut about 10 percent and refresh our assortment with about the same amount. In this case, based on the brand’s performance we’ve decided not to buy it for this season.” Read more... More about Boycott, Trump, Grabyourwallet, Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom Read More »The first 'Harry Potter' book will soon get an anniversary makeover
If you bought Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Sorcerer's Stone in the U.S.) when it was first released, get ready to feel tragically aware of the passage of time. This year, the book is celebrating its twentieth anniversary. Luckily, publisher Bloomsbury is releasing a set of new Potter book covers to celebrate the occasion. As Pottermore announed on Friday, the designs are by illustrator Levi Pinfold, and there's one for each of the four Hogwarts houses as well as separate covers for hardback and paperback volumes. So, yes, you'll feel old, but you can also buy a cool new book. More about Books, Harry Potter, Entertainment, and Watercooler Read More »Elon Musk reveals first image of secret tunnel project
Elon Musk likes to show off his toys, and the latest appears to be a component of his new tunnel boring efforts designed to defeat the scourge of Los Angeles traffic. On Friday, amid widespread criticism related to his advisory connections to the Trump administration, Musk showed that he was nevertheless undeterred in his subterranean geekery when he posted an image of what appears to be a component of a tunnel boring machine (TBM). Back in December, Musk casually dropped the literally earth-shaking news that he planned to build a tunnel leading to his office at SpaceX under the name of The Boring Company. At the time, it sounded like perhaps just another cute yet lofty brain fart from the founder of SpaceX and Tesla. Read more... More about Tunnel, Tesla, Spacex, Elon Musk, and Tech Read More »You can now take selfies... with your feet?
Using a magnetic phone mount that straps on to your feet, the 'SelfieFeet' makes taking selfies that much... easier? Read more... More about Real Time Video, Real Time, Iphone 6s, Iphone 8, and Iphone 7 Plus Read More »Alessia Cara's Lorde impression is absolutely royal
One of The Tonight Show's best functions is letting us know what great impressions celebrities can do. For example, would we be aware of Christina Aguilera's spot-on Britney Spears voice were it not for the Wheel of Musical Impressions? We think not. And Alessia Cara can do mean impressions of Lorde, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj — especially when the songs are such classics as "Baa Baa Black Sheep" and "Skidamarink." Watch, then listen exclusively to woman-driven pop music for the rest of the day. Coconut oil enthusiast finds herself trapped in the bath
Baths are a great way to unwind after a long day of garbage reality. This bath did not fit that bill. On Thursday, Imgur user denshan posted to Imgur live from the tub — inspiring, BTW — to let the internet know that, thanks to a heavy hand with the coconut oil, she'd gotten herself stuck there. "Went to get out after pulling the plug and I just slide around like a giant greased up potato in a roasting dish," she wrote. "There is no traction. No grip." We see how that might be difficult. Luckily, denshan eventually managed to get herself free. "I escaped by refilling with water and cleaning the bath with closest soap like product," she wrote. Read more... More about Imgur, Reddit, Beauty, and Watercooler Read More »7 can't-miss apps: Remente, Slang N' Frienz, and more
With most of the internet turning their eyes to whatever J.K. Rowling is tweeting this week, you might have missed some new apps that can help you stay focused on your life's goals and also lets you have more fun in your life. Each weekend, we round up our favorite new and updated apps. This week's list includes a social crossword game made by Ludacris, an app that reminds you of what's really important in life and a food journal that tracks your food intake through photographs. BitesnapImage: Bitesnap Want to track your food intake but find that manually recording meals can be a bit of a nuisance? With Bitesnap, all you have to do is take a photo, and the app will automatically log the information regarding calorie count and nutrients. Put simply, this app makes taking photos of food much more useful. Read more... More about Tech, Weekly App Roundup, Apps And Software, and Apps Software Read More »Ride Elon Musk's Hyperloop in virtual reality
What started as Elon Musk's wild dream of a sort-of-Jetsons-style tube for high speed commuting is becoming a reality in at least one country. Now SpaceX posted a 360-degree video of its own Hyperloop demonstration pod and tube being tested on a short track. The video was shot during the recent Hyperloop Pod Competition launched to showcase viable designs for Hyperloop systems. The virtual reality device-friendly video gives us our closest look yet at what it might really be like to ride in a Hyperloop pod. SpaceX is promoting the video as a VR experience and it can be viewed for free on YouTube using Google Chrome or via the Jaunt VR app, which supports the Samsung Gear VR, Google Daydream, HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. The company plans to launch a second competition this summer. Read more... More about Spacex, Elon Musk, Hyperloop, Virtual Reality, and Vr Read More »Microsoft 'Windows 10 Cloud' could challenge Google's Chrome OS
Microsoft launched Windows 10 with an ambitious goal of getting 1 billion devices to run its operating "service". Last we checked, Windows 10 is on about 300 million devices. That's not a bad start, but how does the company get to 1 billion? Selling super cheap PCs with a simplified version of Windows 10 to compete directly with Chromebooks running Google's Chrome OS might be the way to go. Earlier this week, ZDNet published a report revealing an unannounced version of Windows 10, referenced as "Windows 10 Cloud," within the latest Windows Insider test builds. Read more... More about Chromebooks, Google, Chrome Os, Windows, and Windows 10 Cloud Read More » | ||||
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