If there were a color for painting a black hole, it’d probably be Vantablack. One of the darkest materials known to man, Vantablack uses carbon nanotubes to absorb up to 99.96 percent of visible light. The effect is strong enough to make 3D objects look as flat as Mr. Game & Watch. So you can imagine
Read MoreIt can be alarming to look at your comb or at the shower drain and see a clump of hair. Not only could it clog your drain, but you may worry that it’s a sign of serious hair loss. But chances are what you’re seeing isn’t anything to be concerned about, and if you want
Read MoreAmelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Spotify wants as many podcasts on its platform as possible, and it’s now testing a new button within its app that’ll encourage people to create one. Code leaker Jane Wong spotted a new button in Spotify’s podcasts library that says “Create podcast,” and if tapped, will either send people
Read MoreYesterday, a number of high-profile men in the video game industry were accused of sexual assault, including Alec Holowka, a composer and designer behind the indie hit Night in the Woods. Today, Holowka’s development partners announced that they’re cutting ties with him, which will include canceling a current in-development project. The team will also be
Read MoreOutlook.com and the mobile Outlook apps are the first to get dark mode. The rest of the Office mobile apps are up next. Microsoft is bringing dark mode to Outlook on iOS, Android Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreIn a culture where women are frequently groped on trains, the UV stamp aims to act as a deterrent. 'Anti-nuisance stamp' from Japan leaves mark of shame on groping hands – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSophie Kleeman / VICE: A steady stream of A-list celebs, from Will Smith to Zac Efron to Alexa Chung, have recently become YouTube vloggers, embracing the authenticity and new fans — Over the past 20 or so months, some of the biggest stars in the world have turned to something people do to get famous
Read MoreThe Internet Research Agency, the Russian troll factory U.S. prosecutors blame for the massive disinformation campaign during the 2016 campaign, devoted enormous attention and preparation to its Maryland campaign, all in a likely effort, experts say, to widen racial divisions and demoralize African American voters. Maryland was never in play in 2016. The Russians targeted
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge On October 13th, 2018, two men walked into a Great Midwest Bank in a suburban strip mall outside Milwaukee. They were the first two customers when the bank opened, barely recognizable behind sunglasses and heavy beards — but it soon became clear what they were after. One
Read MoreFitbit’s new $200 fitness watch is faster and has better battery life, arriving Sept. 15. Fitbit has a new Versa 2 smartwatch with Alexa, and a new Premium health service – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Apple co-founder adds his voice to the call to break up big tech companies. Steve Wozniak wishes Apple split up 'a long time ago' – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe automaker claims owners can get rates up to 30% lower than with traditional insurers. Tesla launches its own insurance in California, more states to come – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreA purportedly leaked spreadsheet unearthed by a CorvetteForums user also seems to give insight into new Z06 and ZR1 models. Hybrid mid-engine C8 Corvette with 850 hp apparently leaked on fan forum – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by James Bareham / The Verge Microsoft’s Xbox Live service is experiencing issues today, preventing a large number of users from signing into Xbox consoles. The issues appear to have started around 3PM ET today, and many Xbox users report that they’re unable to sign in to Xbox One consoles and access some apps
Read More{$inline_image} Sure, mowing the lawn is a hassle. No one really wants to spend their time and money growing a crop that doesn’t produce food, but we do it anyway. If you’re taking care of a quarter acre in the suburbs it’s not that much of a time sink, but if you’re taking care of
Read MoreSure, mowing the lawn is a hassle. No one really wants to spend their time and money growing a crop that doesn’t produce food, but we do it anyway. If you’re taking care of a quarter acre in the suburbs it’s not that much of a time sink, but if you’re taking care of as
Read MoreUntil recently, Pinterest blocked results from searches about vaccines on its platform. But today, the company announced that it will provide “authoritative vaccine results,” and no others, to those searches. Read more… You Can Now Find Legit Vaccine Information on Pinterest Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreStephen Nellis / Reuters: Analysis of Apple’s supply chain data shows that, despite some diversification into India and Brazil, Apple’s dependence on China has deepened since 2015 — (Reuters) – Tapping factories in Brazil and India has not lessened Apple Inc’s (AAPL.O) dependence on China, the company’s supply chain data shows … Analysis of Apple's
Read MoreInsta360 today launched its GO camera, a wearable shooter that’s about as big as your thumb. I’ve had my mitts on one for a couple of weeks and I’m simply twitterpated with its clever engineering and thoughtful trough of accessories. The GO’s meant to be worn or stuck somewhere. Its back is magnetic so it’ll
Read MoreAccording to a slew of Reddit posts and Twitter threads, the most recent Pokemon Go update (version 0.151.0) has reportedly introduced a bug that affects phones with higher refresh rates. Depending on your preferences, this could cause a noticeable drop in quality for your Pokemon-hunting experience. Read more… How to Fix Pokemon Go's Latest Frame
Read MoreYouTube Kids is breaking its content filters apart again as part of on-going efforts to allow parents to more appropriately manage what their little kids are watching on the app. Read more… How to Set YouTube Kids' New Content Filter for Preschoolers Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreLucas Kunce / New York Times: Tech workers should distinguish between the role of technologies like AI and AR on the battlefield and general questions of whether US war-making is right — You have the power to help your fellow Americans survive on the battlefield and carry out military missions without harming civilians. Tech workers
Read MoreI’m on a mission to civilize. Read more… It's Shitty Out There! Take This Bidet With You. Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreAll fruits and vegetables are good for you, but when people start talking about how to eat healthy, the word “organic” tends to pop up a little too often. Read more… Eating Fruits and Vegetables Is More Important Than Eating Organic Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreKeeping a cat as a pet can be rewarding, but it’s always important to consider how to handle the mess – and we’re not just talking about the tea cups pushed off tables here. To handle just this task, [Igor] decided to hook his cat litter box up to the internet of things. Monitoring the
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