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1 day ago
Expression grandtheftsoulWindows Isn’t a Service; It’s an Operating System
Microsoft just put out a blog post about Windows 10’s quality, and it’s very defensive. Microsoft doesn’t explain what happened with the October 2018 Update at all, nor does it promise to change the development process in the future. The only real commitment is to more transparency and improved communication going forward.
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6 days ago
Current Event grandtheftsoul
Former Instagram CEO: Policing social media is important to the future of the world
Instagram co-founder and former CEO Kevin Systrom said it is important for the future of the world that social media companies be policed well and seriously address the issues of misinformation and harassment on their services. Systrom said Russian meddling in U.S. elections and the exploitation of Facebook user data by Cambridge Analytica have highlighted just how big social media companies have become and the implications of their reach.
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11 days ago
Current Event grandtheftsoul
Scientists push back against Harvard 'alien spacecraft' theory
A scientific paper led by two researchers at Harvard University made a splash this week by claiming that a cigar-shaped rock zooming through our solar system may have been sent by aliens. The researchers noted in a pre-print of the article that it was an "exotic scenario," but that "Oumuamua may be a fully operational probe sent intentionally to Earth vicinity by an alien civilization."
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12 days ago
Comment grandtheftsoul
Shameless political stunt that won't be brought up until 2 years from now.
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12 days ago
Current Event grandtheftsoul
Mass Effect Producer Says The Series' Future "Is Bright"
November 7th is a hallowed date for Mass Effect fans, the series’ dedicated collective of fans taking the occasion to show love to their favorite galaxy-exploring franchise. While players share their most beloved memories as Shepard and Ryder, developer BioWare also express their dedication in the form of a heartwarming video, this year’s celebration offering a retrospective of the N7 insignia.
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13 days ago
Current Event grandtheftsoul
Meat tax: why taxing sausages and bacon could save hundreds of thousands of lives every year
By now you’ve probably heard that eating too much red and processed meat is bad for you. Not only is it associated with increased rates of coronary heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, but there is also convincing evidence that red and processed meat can cause cancer. The cancer agency of the World Health Organisation (WHO) classifies the consumption of red meat, which includes beef, lamb, and pork, as carcinogenic – or having the potential to cause cancer if eaten in processed form.
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13 days ago
Current Event grandtheftsoul
Samsung Reveals Perfect Phone in New Patent: Is This the Galaxy S10?
A seamless display with a hidden camera at its center. A transparent antenna that allows a totally seamless body. A holographic device. Even a headphone jack! Those are some of the technologies included in an extremely detailed Samsung phone patent published last month by the World Intellectual Property Organization.
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2 weeks ago
Current Event grandtheftsoul
Cigar-shaped interstellar object may have been an alien probe, Harvard paper claims
A mysterious cigar-shaped object spotted tumbling through our solar system last year may have been an alien spacecraft sent to investigate Earth, astronomers from Harvard University have suggested. The object, nicknamed 'Oumuamua, meaning "a messenger that reaches out from the distant past" in Hawaiian, was first discovered in October 2017 by the Pan-STARRS 1 telescope in Hawaii.
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2 weeks ago
Current Event grandtheftsoul
Apple’s charging at least 20% more for every product this year and we’re all going to pay it
After Tuesday’s “More in the Making” event, Apple has officially rolled out its full suite of products for 2018 and beyond. It’s an impressive slate of Macs, iPhones, and iPads, and they will no doubt top many a wish list during the holiday season. Now that we know exactly what Apple will be selling for the next 12 months, a disturbing trend has emerged, one that gives new meaning to the word “more.”
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2 weeks ago
Analysis grandtheftsoul
Digging Up the Buried Dangers in Cemetery Soil
There's a bunch of gross stuff, besides human bodies, hiding under graveyards.
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2 weeks ago
Analysis grandtheftsoul
Childhood obesity linked to air pollution from vehicles
Research suggests first year ‘critical window’ in which toxic air can increase weight gain
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2 weeks ago
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Bussed out: how America moves thousands of homeless people around the country
Each year, US cities give thousands of homeless people one-way bus tickets out of town. An 18-month nationwide investigation by the Guardian reveals, for the first time, what really happens at journey’s end
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2 weeks ago
Comment grandtheftsoul
Lucky I'm on my phone less than 10 min a day.
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2 weeks ago
Current Event grandtheftsoul
Embattled Thirty Meter Telescope scores big win in Hawaii's highest court
State supreme court rules that the US$1.4-billion observatory's construction permit is valid, after years-long legal battle.
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3 weeks ago
Current Event grandtheftsoul
Court: Teen’s driving killed someone, but he can’t be forced to give up passcode
A Florida state appellate court has ruled that an inebriated teenager involved in a car crash that resulted in the death of another person cannot be compelled to provide a passcode to his iPhone 7—the boy can indeed invoke a Fifth Amendment privilege, protecting him against self-incrimination. The October 24 ruling in G.A.Q.L. v. State of Florida before the 4th District appellate court runs against a previous ruling by a sister court in a case known as State of Florida v. Stahl.
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3 weeks ago
Current Event grandtheftsoul
Anker announces upgraded Nebula Capsule II mini projector, now with USB-C and 720p resolution
Anker hosted a hardware event in New York City today, and wrapped into other announcements was news of an updated mini projector as well as the release date for one of the company’s Google Assistant-equipped smart speakers. The company plans to launch its Nebula Capsule II projector on Kickstarter tomorrow with the goal of shipping it by March 2019. This second model in the Nebula Capsule line still runs Android TV, but it now features a USB-C charging port, a higher-resolution image at 720p, ...
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1 month ago
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How to Start a DIY Blog: A Beginner’s Guide - How To Start A Blog
Do you have a passion for DIY and home decor? If you love to read about other people’s DIY projects and want to share your own, a DIY blog could be the perfect match for you. Whether you want to blog as a hobby, a side hustle, or a full-time job, we’re here to help with this post on how to start a DIY blog.
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1 month ago
Expression grandtheftsoul
Google Pixel 3 Teardown
Video teardown of the Google Pixel 3, performed in October, 2018.
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1 month ago
Current Event grandtheftsoul
Essential lays off 30 percent of its workforce
Essential Products, the company behind the Essential Phone, has laid off around a third of its employees. The hardware and sales departments were reportedly hit hardest by the cuts. "This has been a difficult decision to make. We are very sorry for the impact on our colleagues who are leaving the company and are doing everything we can to help them with their future careers," an Essential spokeswoman told Bloomberg. "We are confident that our sharpened product focus will help us d...