A Twitch streamer apparently started a revolution when she began breastfeeding her child on stream. When a clip of her doing so was deleted, she protested to Twitch. Site support eventually revealed the issue was that no one had, up to now, actually set policy on breastfeeding — but they did decree that it’s allowed.
Read MoreWhether it is motivated by a dream of superhuman strength courtesy of a mech suit or of mobility for those with impaired muscle function, the powered exoskeleton exerts a curious fascination among engineers. The idea of a machine-augmented human body achieving great things is thwarted though by the difficulty of the task, actuators and power
Read MoreOne expert warns of “unintended downsides,” including overuse of only modestly effective medications. A Brain Scan May Predict Alzheimer’s. Should You Get One? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreOat milk, almond milk, pea milk, and other plant-based beverages are everywhere—which may make it seem like people are avoiding cow’s milk all of a sudden. But there’s no need to worry: dairy milk is still fine if you like it! Read more… Is Cow's Milk Bad for You? Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreIf you’re thinking about opening a rewards credit card just to grab the bonus—or if you’re planning on quickly downgrading to a credit card that doesn’t come with an annual fee—you might want to check your credit card’s fine print. Read more… How to Make Sure You Don't Lose Your Credit Card Rewards When You
Read MoreTime to start cleaning out your attic. Unopened Kid Icarus NES game sells for K – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThis weekend, more than 150 bands are taking the stage at this year’s Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago’s Grant Park, with headliners like the Tame Impala, Twenty One Pilots, and Ariana Grande set to perform in front of a few hundred thousand attendees and amid the sweltering heat. (Last year, more than 160… Read more…
Read MoreIn Google’s quest to dark mode everything, Google Fit users can now switch to dark theme to see their rings fill up in even more vivid contrast. In addition to dark theme, the Google Fit app is also being updated to track sleep patterns by pairing it to apps or fitness trackers you use that
Read MoreBrittany Kaiser first emerged in last year’s Cambridge Analytica scandal as a seemingly nefarious figure, an insider steeped in the dark secrets of a new kind of voter manipulation powered by Facebook data. Now she’s hoping the world will see her as a whistleblower. Brittany Kaiser’s work with Cambridge Analytica helped elect Donald Trump. She’s
Read MorePhoto by Nick Statt / The Verge Electric scooter companies like to tout their green credentials, frequently reminding riders that every two-wheeled trip they take can help reduce carbon emissions and fight climate change — but the truth is much more complicated. A new study from North Carolina State University found that shared e-scooters may
Read MoreToo bad the cast of Jaws never got to meet Andrew Mayne and his Ghost Diver getup. Magician's stealth shark suit makes him invisible to great whites – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreImage: Tested Adam Savage is a bit of a fan of Ridley Scott’s film Alien. He spent years constructing his own replica of Kane’s space suit from the film, visited the sets of Alien: Covenant to check out the props, and wandered around San Diego Comic-Con with a space suit from the same film. Now,
Read MoreOr splurge on the 4K UHD version for $19. Stream Avengers: Endgame at home for (save ) – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOver the past few years, I admit to having moments in which I’ve thrown my hands up and said, “It’s going to be up to our kids to fix the mess we’ve made for them. They already seem more capable than we’ve ever been.” Of course, I’d much prefer that we get a better handle
Read MoreStarbucks is rolling out its Nitro Cold Brew coffee nationwide, and to celebrate, they’re giving out free shots of it today—as long as supplies last. Go get yours. Read more… Get a Free Starbucks Nitro Cold Brew Shot Today Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreIt’s slowly inching its way toward a reveal. 2020 Land Rover Defender hits the dunes of Dubai – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreLyft markets itself as a safe, progressive alternative. These women say it’s the same as everything else. How Lyft lost the trust of #DeleteUber women who thought it was ‘woke’ Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Do more with the iPad Pro’s one and only port Continue reading… iPad Pro USB-C hubs: the best, worst, and weirdest options Source: New feed
Read MoreSome riders want Lyft to do more to protect women from sexual misconduct These women say Lyft can't coast on #deleteuber any longer Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreVjeran Pavic / The Verge Apple announced this week that iPhones now make up less than half of its business for the first time since 2012. Does this move its services business to the forefront? Well, this week on The Vergecast, Nilay Patel, Dieter Bohn, and Paul Miller speculate. In the second half of the
Read MoreFortnite, the widely popular video game, can lead to big financial wins for teenagers. But Times readers say its use also has parents struggling over when to say enough. Fortnite Fortunes and Freakouts: Parents Grapple With an Obsession Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreSometimes BODMAS is just PEMDAS by another name. And no, the answer is not 100. The Math Equation That Tried to Stump the Internet Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreEvery time we go to my friend Anna’s house, she puts a plate of fruit out for the kids. Plums, Asian pears, melons. My daughter always devours piece after piece. However, whenever I feed the child the same type of fruit at home, she’s rarely interested. What’s the difference? I’ve concluded that it’s gotta be
Read MoreThe vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer, tearing off its roof. Tesla sued for wrongful death after fatal crash involving Autopilot – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreWe didn’t spot asteroid 2019 OK until the day before it flew by. See the surprise asteroid that gave Earth a scare in July – CNET Source: CNet
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