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    Default At Least One Computer Chip Can Now Smell

    Loihi, a neuromorphic research chip developed by Intel, has learned to smell, according to a recent report from PCWorld. Intel teamed up with Cornell University to train Loihi to recognize the scent of 10 potentially hazardous chemicals, like acetone, ammonia, and methane. This artificial nose seems to be closer in…
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    Google I/O 2020 Just Went From Being Online-Only to Totally Canceled
    When info regarding the spread of covid-19 began circulating, Google decided to reformat its annual developer conference—Google I/O—into an online-only event. But now, due to the increased severity of covid-19 and resulting government guidelines, Google has decided to cancel Google I/O entirely.
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    12 Board Games and RPGs 2 People Can Play While Keeping Their Distance...Together
    Social distancing isn’t necessarily a one-person experience (although if it is for you, we made a list of games that can help with that). Some of us are living with a partner, a roommate, or someone else who plays an important role in our lives. It’s important to take time to spend together—without driving each other…
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    Hubble Telescope Detects Unthinkable Quasar Tsunamis
    Scientists using the Hubble Space Telescope have detected quasars sending outbursts of energy roaring through their galaxies, according to new research.
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    Default Escape Into Pop Culture With These Choice Coffee Table Books

    One of my many retail addictions is buying pop culture-themed table books. You know the kind: big, heavy, hardcover books filled concept art, behind-the-scenes photos, and extensive interviews with the people involved. They can provide many valuable hours of entertainment as we find ourselves at home for long periods…
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    Our Fascination With Canon Is Killing the Way We Value Stories
    As the pop culture we love becomes increasingly dominated by vast franchises of interconnected worlds and stories, so does it become dominated by one, singular question from diehard fans: Is the thing we’re about to consume canon to everything else we’ve consumed before? It’s an attitude that’s turning our love of…
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    Private Equity-Backed Medical Staffing Firm Cuts Benefits for Health Care Workers Fighting Covid-19
    Private equity-backed medical staffing company Alteon Health, which provides doctors and nurses to work in emergency rooms across the country, is cutting costs by reducing hours and slashing benefits in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a Tuesday report by ProPublica.
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    The Future Is Adorable in Cleopatra in Space, DreamWorksTV's New Sci-Fi Show for Kids
    There’s a lot we don’t know about ancient Egyptians, but a new animated series dares to wonder: What would Cleopatra have been like if she’d been able to time travel? Cleopatra in Space, based on Mike Maihack’s graphic novels, imagines the historic figure as a sassy teen who happens to be “the savior of the galaxy.”

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    Use a Capture Card to Stealthily Play Animal Crossing: New Horizons During Work Hours
    Author’s Note: The following story is a work of fiction. If you’re a G/O Media executive reading this, bear in mind there is no reality on which this is based. Tercius has never once played a video game during work hours. [Editor: Can confirm.]
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    Juul Is Getting Sued by the FTC
    E-cigarette manufacturer Juul was no favorite of regulators before selling a hefty chunk of itself to tobacco giant Altria Group, owing mainly to its uncertain health risks and penchant for marketing to kids. But that 2018 transaction has put Juul in the crosshairs of the Federal Trade Commission, which announced today
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    U.S. Orders 100,000 Body Bags
    Bracing for catastrophe as coronavirus infections in the U.S. continue to soar, the Defense Department has ordered 100,000 “military-style body bags for potential civilian use” in the coming weeks, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.

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    Sources: Despite Huge Sales, Borderlands 3 Developers Are Getting Stiffed On Bonuses
    The video game Borderlands 3 was a big sales success when it launched last fall, according to its publisher, 2K, which described it as “a billion-dollar global brand.” That’s why it was shocking to employees at Gearbox, the developer of the game, when the studio’s CEO, Randy Pitchford, told them yesterday that they…
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    RoboVacs, Power Banks, and Wireless Charging: The Best Anker and Eufy Deals of the Day
    The best Anker and Eufy deals for April 2020 are here.

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    Jalopnik Harley-Davidson Has Some Neat New Motorcycles In The Works |Jezebel We Mapped Where New Yorkers Are Snitching About Their Neighbors' Social Distancing |The Root Obama Is Getting Tired of Trump’s Cheetos-Dusted Fingers Staining His Legacy |The A.V. Club The 50 most important American independent movies |
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    5 Short Sci-Fi and Fantasy Films to Watch When You Don't Have Time for a Full Netflix Binge
    Since we’re now all spending our hours indoors, there’s been newfound time to inhale entire seasons of a TV series or full movie franchises in one sitting. But in the event that you’re just looking for a quick hit of sci-fi or fantasy (or horror!), we’ve got five shorts worthy of briefly capturing your attention.

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    Wednesday's Best Deals: Vava 8-in-1 USB-C Hub, Ninja Grill, Squatty Potty, and More
    A Razer Fight Stick, JACHS NY short-sleeve knits, Nebula Capsule Max exclusive, and a Timbuk2 bag sale lead off Wednesday’s best deals from around the web.
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    Apple May Introduce 1Password-Like Features to Keychain in iOS 14
    One of the most crucial steps people can take to protect their data is using unique, complex passwords that are neither easily guessed nor recycled or reused between their accounts. The easiest way to do this is by using a password manager. Apple makes one available to macOS and iOS users for free, but the application…
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    Russia's Planned Coronavirus App is a State-Run Security Nightmare
    Like other countries, COVID-19 rocked both Russia and its neighbors, with recent numbers pointing to a collective 4,375 residents across the post-Soviet states being infected by the virus. And while some of these territories are seemingly less than worried about the pandemic, Russia’s spent the bulk of this week…
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    We Mapped Where New Yorkers Are Snitching About Their Neighbors' Social Distancing
    On Sunday, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that he’d given the NYPD permission to issue fines of up to $500 to anyone violating social distancing mandates, the city’s latest attempt to slow the spread of covid-19 in an area devastated by the virus. “I want to just let all New Yorkers know that what we’re…
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    Is the Covid-19 Lockdown Really Decreasing Air Pollution In India?
    When I saw reports that Indian cities had seen major improvements in air pollution amid the covid-19 lockdown, I WhatsApped my family members in New Delhi to ask about their experience. Did it seem like the air was cleaner?
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    Anker's Pint-Sized Nebula Capsule Max Projector is $80 Off [Exclusive]
    Anker Nebula Capsule Max Projector | $390 | Amazon | Use promo code KINJA2423
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    6 Times TV Took Time Loops to a Whole New Level
    Everybody loves a good Groundhog Dayepisode; The X-Files, Fringe, 12 Monkeys, Xena: Warrior Princess, and more have done them. But there are some television shows that took the beloved but familiar trope and did something to set their version apart. As we’re all social distancing at home, sometimes feeling like we’re…
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    'Non-Urgent' Fertility Treatments Were Shut Down in Response to Covid-19—Now Patients Are Protesting
    Last week, Beverly Reed, a fertility doctor in Texas, started making a series of difficult phone calls. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) had just released guidelines advising the suspension of “new, non-urgent fertility treatments” in an attempt to limit both the transmission of covid-19 and the…
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    Coronavirus Misinformation Was Spreading Online as Early as January
    News on the global coronavirus is breaking so quickly that developments can happen on a minute-to-minute basis. But getting the most updated information about covid-19—and discerning which bits are correct—has been hampered severely by a scourge of misinformation spreading like wildfire, as well as a number of public…
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    Protect Three Devices With McAfee Virus and Internet Security for $17
    McAfee Total Protection 1-Year License | $17 | Amazon Gold Box
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    Default Ninja's 4-in-1 Indoor Grill Includes an Air Fryer, And It's $119 Today

    Ninja Foodi AG300 4-in-1 Indoor Grill (Refurbished)| $119 | Woot
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    Riverdale's Sam Witwer on That Infamous Scene: 'I Read the Script and Laughed'
    Riverdale’s given us so many batshit scenes over the past four seasons that our list of WTF moments couldn’t possibly include them all. One of the weirdest from season four featured Jughead’s teacher Mr. Chipping (played by Sam Witwer) jumping out of a window, seemingly for no reason. The actor playing him was just as…
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    This Self-Winding Charging Cable Is an Even Better Fidget Toy
    In a time when frivolous mental distractions are an especially important part of everyday life, a simple idea for an upgraded charging cable that can wind and organize itself could become the most entertaining gadget on your desk.
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    FDA Demands Zantac Heartburn Drug and Generics Pulled Over Carcinogen Fears
    The Food and Drug Administration is taking a drastic step over a common drug used to treat allergies and acid reflux, following an investigation that confirmed the persistent presence of a likely carcinogen in products containing it. On Wednesday, the agency announced that it’s requesting all manufacturers of…
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    Default If the Ancient Romans Could Recycle, Then So Can You

    A team of researchers at Pompeii recently discovered evidence that Romans were avid recyclers, according to a weekend Guardian report. It figures that the same society that brought us urban planning, indoor heating, and concrete was also ahead of its time with going green too.

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    Wuhan, the City Where the Coronavirus First Emerged, Reports Zero Hospitalized Patients
    Chinese officials said on Sunday that Wuhan, the city that recorded the first cases of the coronavirus in December, has no hospitalized covid-19 patients. The news comes three months after the city, home to 11 million, was put on lockdown.
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    Watch the Trippy Music Video for The Midnight Gospel's Gorgeous Song 'Dreams Wash Away'
    Pendleton Ward’s The Midnight Gospel is beguiling, strange, and atmospheric. It’s also got some killer music.
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    This The Rise of Skywalker Concept Art Turns Dark Rey Into Kylo Ren's Successor
    Dark Rey got all the cool designs.
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    Sebastian Stan Says Falcon and the Winter Soldier Is 'Very Much in the Same World' as Captain America: The Winter Soldier
    I mean, yes, they’re both in the MCU. But that’s not what he means.
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    Apparently Trump's Comments About Injecting Disinfectant Were 'Musings,' Not Sarcasm
    President Donald Trump’s asinine remarks about injecting disinfectantthat he later claimed to have “said sarcastically” were, in fact, serious (to no one’s surprise) but also just his personal “musings” about potential coronavirus treatments, according to White House coronavirus task force response coordinator Dr.…
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    French Court Halts Amazon's Delivery of Non-Essential Products During Pandemic to Protect Workers
    A French court has ruled that Amazon will only be allowed to deliver health items, food, pet food and electronics in France in order to protect the safety of its workers during the coronavirus pandemic. The company will be banned from delivering nonessential products for the time being.
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    Get High-Quality Features for a Low Price With Mu6's Bluetooth Headphones
    Mu6 Space 1 Noise Cancelling Headphones | $118 | Amazon | Use code 2RN6UR69
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    The Latest Doctor Who Short Finds the Doctor in a Moment of Quiet Mercy
    “She asked me if I knew what mercy was.”
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    Chaos Walking Author Patrick Ness Set to Write a Lord of the Flies Adaptation
    With Luca Guadagnino, director of Call Me By Your Name and Suspiria, attached as well.
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    Sunday's Best Deals: Nintendo Labo, Wobble Cushions, Steel Ice Cubes, and More
    A sale on Nintendo Labo sets, a huge tool and socket set, Dark Horse manga, wobble cushions, and more lead the pack for Sunday’s best deals.

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    Dyson Built a New Ventilator to Treat Covid-19 Patients, but Was Told the UK No Longer Needs It
    Dyson has been one of many manufacturers that have tried to help address the ventilator shortage in the UK during the covid-19 pandemic. The company, better known for its vacuums and hair dryers, created a prototype ventilator from scratch in under two weeks. Nonetheless, for now, the ventilator will not be used on…
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    Grab This $20 Surge Protector and Get the Wires out of the Way
    APC 6-Outlet And 4 USB Surge Protector | $20 | Office Depot
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    Recovered From Covid-19? WHO Says That’s No Guarantee You Can’t Get It Again
    Over the past few weeks, one comforting idea that people recovered from covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, could think about was that they would probably not get it again. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) contradicted that assumption this week.
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    Saturday's Best Deals: Kindle Book Best-Sellers, ChiliPAD, Foot and Calf Massagers, and More
    A sale on Kindle book best-sellers, a cooling mattress pad, Mother’s Day beauty deals, oddly-shaped surge protectors, and more are the highlights of today’s best deals.

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    Coursera Makes Online Catalog Free for Unemployed Workers
    On Friday the online education company Coursera announced it’s pulling down the paywall on its 3,800-course catalog for workers who now find themselves unemployed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

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    Animal Crossing’s Nature Day Exposes How Worthless Earth Day Is
    In the world of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, there’s no such thing as Earth Day. This video game full of cute anthropomorphic villagers celebrates Nature Day instead. Like everything else in the game, Animal Crossing has managed to turn a pretty awful real-world situation (i.e. ecological collapse) into a playful…
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    Nomad's Super Long Kevlar Charging Cable Makes Quarantine a Little Bit Easier
    10ft Kevlar USB-C-to-Lightning Cable | $41 | Promo code theinventory10
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    Report: Over 100 Militant Groups Have Been Promoting Second Civil War on Facebook
    God help us if Mark Zuckerberg’s next congressional hearing is on the subject of the Bloody Insurrection of 2020. As HuffPost first reported, a scourge of far-right extremist accounts on Facebook appear to be gearing up for a meme-inspired civil war amid the covid-19 outbreak.

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    Are Prisons Stockpiling Death Chambers With Drugs Sorely Needed by Hospitals?
    Are states withholding life-saving drugs from covid-19 patients because they’re stockpiling them for executions instead? It’s quite the question—and one that seems to have gotten buried this week in the deluge of horrors now visited upon the American public daily.

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    Default Are You Charging Your MacBook on the Wrong Side?

    Yes, you read that headline correctly. There is apparently a “right” way and a “wrong” way to connect devices to a MacBook with Thunderbolt/USB-C ports on both sides. Doing it wrong can affect your computer’s performance.
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    Default White House Reportedly Censors CDC Guidelines For Reopening States Dur

    The White House has refused to release CDC guidelines that were developed to give schools and businesses across the United States a better idea of what they should do to maintain health and safety during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report from the Associated Press. The news comes as several states…
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    8 Non-Combat Roleplaying Games for When You're a Lover, Not a Fighter
    It can be fun getting into a squabble with some goblins in a dungeon, or facing off against an army of Jem’Hadar. But what about those times you want to play a roleplaying game where violence is off the table? Here are some picks for those times when you’d prefer a little romance, mystery, or some good old fashioned…
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    AMD's New $100 Processors Are Magnificent Little Beasts Worth Every Penny
    What exactly will just a $100 get you in a desktop CPU? A lot. If I wanted to build a new rig on a budget, and I wanted to do it sooner rather than later, I could buy either AMD’s Ryzen 3 3100 or Ryzen 3 3300X and know I’m getting a solid deal. They perform flawlessly out of the box and pack a surprising amount of…
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    Sony’s New Noise-Canceling Workout Earbuds Have the Best Sound You Can Buy
    Sony’s WF-1000XM3s raised the bar for noise canceling capabilities on wireless earbuds, but a lack of waterproofing and a $230 price tag limited where they could be used. Wearing them on rainy days or during sweaty workouts just wasn’t worth the risk. But Sony’s new WF-SP800N earbuds not only pair noise-cancellation…
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    Axl Rose and Steven Mnuchin Are Fighting on Twitter About the Trump Regime's Coronavirus Death Toll
    Axl Rose, the lead singer of legendary 1980s rock band Guns N’ Roses, is currently squabbling with U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Twitter about the coronavirus pandemic. Why? Because that’s our reality here in the year 2020. Just spin the giant wheel of pop culture references, political incompetence, and…
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    A Mint Condition iPhone 8 From Back Market Killed My Fear of Buying Refurbished
    My name is Quentyn, and I suffer from refurbaphobia. Yes, I made that term up, but I’m submitting it to Merriam-Webster for consideration and you can’t stop me.

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    Supreme Court Arguments Go Right Down the Toilet
    Now that many of us are working from home, there has been no shortage of remote conference call bloopers during this pandemic. Between people walking around in their underwear to unfortunately timed unmuted mics, and the plague of Zoom bombers crashing college classes to rake in YouTube views, these viral moments are…
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    The A.V.
    The A.V. Club The best movies on Netflix |Lifehacker What to Watch Tonight |Kotaku The Best Star Wars Video Game |The Takeout The best cake recipes don’t need a special occasion |The Root Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp: I Totally Messed Up Reopening the State, Growing Outbreak Is Stressing Resources |
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    Uber Lays Off 14 Percent of Its Staff as Pandemic Pummels Ride-Share Business
    Uber announced this week that it’s cutting 3,700 roles as the coronavirus crisis pummels its ride-share business and that of its competitor Lyft.

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    This Nintendo Switch Lite Accessories Bundle has Cases, Grips, Screen Protectors, and More for $30
    Orzly Nintendo Switch Lite Accessories Bundle | $30 | Amazon
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    These Insects Are Not 'Murder Hornets' So Please Stop Killing Them
    Asian giant hornets are large and stripey, yes. But so are several other insects. If you see something that looks a little like these “murder hornets” you’ve heard so much about, you may be tempted to kill it and/or convince yourself that the apocalypse has truly arrived. But please don’t. It’s almost certainly a case…
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    Facebook Announces Members of Its Oversight Board, Says Its Decisions Will be 'Binding'
    Since its inception, Facebook has been ruled more or less like an autocracy, with its majority shareholder, who also happens to be CEO, reigning supreme. As Facebook chronicler Steven Levy wrote in Wired earlier this year: “At Facebook, Zuck’s word is law.”

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    Wednesday's Best Deals: Overwatch LEGO Set, Hisense 75" QLED TV, Etsy Terrarium Kit, 2000A Jump Starter, 12-Month PlayStation Plus, and More
    An Overwatch LEGO set, a Hisense 75" QLED TV, an Etsy terrarium kit, a 2000A jump starter, and more open up Wednesday’s best deals.

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    A Brief History of the Not-So-Brief Wait for Avatar 2
    io9's first article mentioning Avatar 2 was published on December 28, 2009. It was during the site’s second year of operation and also the year James Cameron released Avatar, a 3D adventure that would go on to become the highest-grossing movie of all-time. No movie makes that kind of money without there at least being…
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    Dramatic Fossil Shows a Squid-Like Creature Crushing a Fish in Its Jaws
    A re-analysis of a fossil found in England during the 19th century reveals that it depicts a 200-million-year-old scene in which a squid-like creature is still clutching onto its prey.

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    Here's What To Buy Your Mom For Mother's Day
    This Sunday is Mother’s Day, and with a global pandemic keeping us apart, we still should celebrate the day for what it is—giving thanks to the women who made us who we are. Obviously mothers don’t have to be biological, maybe you’ve had an aunt or female figure in your life that gave you love. Either way, you should…
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    Why Temperature Screenings Alone Won't Protect People From Covid-19
    As parts of the U.S. begin to reopen and ease restrictions on physical movement, a major looming question is how to prevent new spikes in cases of covid-19. One commonly touted idea is to implement wide-scale temperature screenings at businesses and public places, as some companies like Amazon already are doing. But…
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    The Midnight Gospel's Dark Reflections on Reality Have Become Therapeutic for Me
    If you’re reading this, then you know io9 wholly endorses podcasts of all varieties, as they’re an art form that brings people together and encourages listeners to open their minds. Strictly speaking, Netflix’s The Midnight Gospel isn’t a podcast, it’s something more: a manifestation of what all podcasts try to be,…
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    Sonos Finally Supports Dolby Atmos With New Arc Soundbar
    Sonos has been busy these past few months. The company announced it’s phasing out ‘legacy’ devices and plans to roll out a new app in June, not to mention that it also launched a new radio service. But all of these announcement lacked one crucial element: new hardware. The first next-generation Sonos product is the…
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    New Standard Adds Low-Power Wireless Charging to NFC
    Qi wireless charging has become the de facto wireless charging standard for gadgets like phones, earbuds, and more. However, just this week, the NFC Forum approved a new low-power wireless charging specification to help make it easier to charge smaller gadgets or IoT devices.
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    European Authorities Ban Dirty Cookie Practices in GDPR Update
    When GDPR rolled out across the European Union back in 2018, the sweeping legal framework pledged to bring consumer privacy and protection to the forefront. In the years since then, we’ve seen the adtech industry at large do its collective darnedest to undermine these laws at every turn, and largely get away with it,…
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    Default Get 12 Months of PlayStation Plus for $34

    PlayStation Plus 12-Month Subscription (Digital Code) | $34 | CDKeys
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    Despite Record Streaming Subscriptions, Disney Is Tiptoeing Around the Movie Theater Drama—For Now
    As a very ugly standoff between legacy theaters and legacy studios plays out in real time, Disney appears to be treading lightly around the sensitive issue over how studios will handle releases now and in a post-covid-19 future.
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    Apple's Magic Keyboard Really Does Turn the iPad Pro Into a Neat Little Laptop
    The iPad Pro is the best tablet you can buy, but without the right accessories, it can’t fully replace your laptop for every task. The Magic Keyboard for iPad is the right accessory. In fact, it’s the perfect accessory.

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    Volvo Plans To Be The First To Include LiDAR On A Production Car
    Autonomous cars will need to see the world, just like we human drivers do occasionally when we glance up from our phones to peek out the big window up front with the wipers. Currently, all production cars with semi-autonomous features (remember, there are no completely self-driving cars for sale today) use visible…
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    Default Thursday's Best Deals: Samsung 65" QLED TV, Bralette Six-Pack, Xbox Ga

    A Samsung 65" QLED TV, a steep discount on a six pack of bralettes, a sale on Xbox Game Pass AND PlayStation Plus, 2019 MacBook Pros, Bose SoundSport wireless earbuds, a 1500A jump starter, and a series of VPN deals lead Thursday’s best deals.

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    Now $55 Auff, Git Wicked Smaaht Listening to Podcasts With Wicked Audio's Hum 900 Wireless Headphones
    Wicked Audio Hum 900 Wireless Headphones | $24 | Meh
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    You Need to Update Adobe Acrobat for macOS Right Now
    If you use Adobe Acrobat DC and you’re on a Mac, you should update your software right now, because Adobe just pushed out a patch that fixes three critical vulnerabilities.
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    HBO Beats Netflix to Officially Rolling Out One of the Most Coveted Features in Streaming
    As many of us are sheltering in place or social distancing right now, our ways of connecting with friends and family have been severely limited. One way we’re still able to connect with others, regardless of their physical distance from us, is watching a movie together on the same streaming service. But if you’ve…
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    How Jodorowsky's Dune Speaks to the Now (Beyond the Upcoming Film)
    When the first photos of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune began to surface last month, my first instinct was to rewatch Jodorowsky’s Dune. The 2014 documentary directed by Frank Pavich tells the story of Dune by Alejandro Jodorowsky, aka, “the greatest movie never made.” My thought was watching it again would scratch the itch…
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    Anti-Encryption Senator Quits Intelligence Committee Chair Amid Escalating FBI Probe
    One of Richard Burr’s chief responsibilities in the Senate was to provide oversight of the FBI’s intelligence operations. But he often instead served as an advocate in its never-ending quest for greater authority. In many ways, he worked to undermine the importance of the Fourth Amendment, offering up Americans’…
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    The CW-DC Universe Won’t Return Until 2021, and Will See a Scaled-Down Crossover
    Fans hoping for a little more of that CW escapism here in 2020 are going to have to stick to reruns.
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    It’s Day 6,395 of Quarantine, So Let’s Explore the World of Butt-Care Products
    Because, why not?
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    The Best Herb and Produce Keepers for Every Fridge
    True story: Herb keepers are one of those things I always eyed, but never pulled the trigger on but recently, I’ve been rethinking that. Grocery shopping less and cooking more means that getting the most out of fresh herbs, greens, and other produce is more of a priority than ever before, so it’s easier to justify…
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    Advocates Call Out FTC's 'Failure' to Police TikTok's Abuse of Children's Privacy
    Despite its promises to cut ties with the data generated by underage users on its platform, TikTok continues to be a privacy-violating nightmare—especially for kids.
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    Jay Inslee's Climate Team Has a $1.5 Trillion Green Coronavirus Stimulus Plan
    Jay Inslee, the Democratic governor of Washington, changed the game by making the climate crisis the foundation of his presidential run last year. Now, the folks who wrote his plans are looking for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and Congressional Democrats to bring that same kind of ambition to…
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    A Guide to Star Wars Comics That Can Help Fill the Clone Wars-Shaped Hole in Your Heart
    Star Wars: The Clone Wars has now ended, bringing about closure to our definitive understanding of a conflict and characters that fundamentally shaped the sci-fi saga. And not just the prequels but everything from Rebels to The Mandalorian, much further beyond the original three movies. Missing it already? Have no…
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    Spanish Police Bust Gang That Allegedly Infused Cardboard Produce Boxes With Cocaine
    An international operation led by Spanish authorities has arrested 18 members of a drug gang in Spain, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, and Colombia that allegedly smuggled cocaine by embedding it in cardboard.

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    An Ancestor Of All Internal-Combustion Vehicles Was A Moss-Powered Jet Ski Built By The Inventor Of Photography
    I have to admit, while I know that’s a fairly cumbersome headline, I really like just how much is packed in there, and, even better, it’s all true. The very first internal combustion to actually power a vehicle was, at least in part, fueled with a type of moss, and that engine powered a boat that worked on the same…
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    Trump Extends Executive Order Banning Huawei From Using U.S. Tech for Another Year
    In May 2019, President Trump issued an executive order that banned a number of foreign companies, including Huawei, from using U.S.-made tech in their devices. This week, Trump extended that order, effectively banning Huawei from sourcing components from U.S. companies like Google for another year.
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    Tacky Branding Is Not the Way Back from the Coronavirus Shutdown
    Like many other branches of the entertainment industry’s consumer-facing side, comic book shops have been hit hard by the covid-19 pandemic. Millions of people are staying home, and in many cases shuttering their businesses, for fear of risking exposure to a currently incurable virus that’s killed hundreds of…
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    U.S. Renewables Are Set to Generate More Electricity Than Coal for the First Time
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    Default How the Frozen 2 Documentary Shows Us More Disney Drama Than We're Use

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