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Saturday 8 December 2018

What The Truck?

After more than 20 years of fighting for relevance on the web, Microsoft is planning to scrap the underlying architecture of its internet browser in favor of Chromium.
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GOOGLE IS EVERYWHERE
Microsoft Putting Edge On Chromium Will Fundamentally Change The Web
motherboard.vice.com
After more than 20 years of fighting for relevance on the web, Microsoft is planning to scrap the underlying architecture of its internet browser in favor of Chromium.
EVERY PIECE IN THE RIGHT PLACE
How Melissa & Doug Captured The Toy Market, One Wooden Block At A Time
vox.com
The rise of tech could have been the company's downfall. Instead, it's been a boon.
EVERYTHING CHARGES AT ONCE
America's Power Grid Isn't Ready For Electric Cars
citylab.com
The challenge isn't just about how much energy electric vehicles will need. A more important question is when they'll need it.
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An Insane 75,000 Mile Bonus Has Just Hit The Market
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This bank is announcing a groundbreaking offer for its miles-earning cards, and it's news that many of us have been waiting to hear for years. Starting in December, this card will become a flexible points currency with real power. Partner offer, terms apply.
LOOKING GOOD
SAY SPACE CHEESE
These Newly-Released Selfies From NASA's Mars InSight Lander Are Extremely Cool
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One small step from the lander, one giant leap in understanding Mars' mysteries.
DRAW THE LINE
Street Signs WIth Unexpectedly Wholesome Messages, And More Of The Week's Coolest Design
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A Taiwanese village saved by a rainbow, prank gift boxes and other coolest design of the week.
PICTURE THIS
The Best Photography Of The Week
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A dress rehearsal for Mars, the quirky town of Ena, Japan and how whiteness works in the American south.
END OF THE LINE, FOLKS
THANOS WOULD BE IMPRESSED
The Planet Has Seen Sudden Warming Before. It Wiped Out Almost Everything
nytimes.com
In some ways, the planet's worst mass extinction — 250 million years ago, at the end of the Permian Period — may parallel climate change today.
BEHIND EVERY CANDIDATE, THERE'S A MAN
The Hardest Glass Ceiling In Politics
politico.com
This was supposed to be the year of the woman. But dozens of female political operatives say they weren't invited to the party.
WHAT A MESS
Predictim Claims Its AI Can Flag 'Risky' Babysitters. So I Tried It On The People Who Watch My Kids
gizmodo.com
The founders of Predictim want to be clear with me: Their product — an algorithm that scans the online footprint of a prospective babysitter to determine their "risk" levels for parents — is not racist.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
WHAT ARE THE CHANCES?
Driver Records Traffic Accident, Things Take One Hell Of An Unexpected Turn
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A motorist on I-69 in Michigan was filming the emergency response to a semi truck crash when another semi skidded off the road.
FROM THE DIGG STORE
Bring Back Classic Gaming With This Retro Console
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This Retro Gaming Console is a blast from the past in the best way: it's a portable, lightweight console that comes pre-loaded with 600+ games and includes two controllers for hours of fun.
Have a darn good weekend, you've earned it.

Friday 7 December 2018

Avenge This

Welcome to What We Learned This Week,​ a digest of the most curiously important facts from the past few days. This week: Uber is going nowhere fast, The US Army wants gamers and YouTube comments are good now.
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WHAT'S THE ENDGAME HERE?
WHAT WE LEARNED THIS WEEK
Uber Is Going To Fail, And Other Facts
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Welcome to What We Learned This Week,​ a digest of the most curiously important facts from the past few days. This week: Uber is going nowhere fast, The US Army wants gamers and YouTube comments are good now.
BUT AT LEAST ANT-MAN IS BACK
WATCH: Here's The First 'Avengers: Endgame' Trailer
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Tony Stark is adrift in space, the other surviving Avengers are recovering and 50% of living creatures on Earth are gone.
HEARTS AND MINDS AND CLICKS
Inside China's Audacious Global Propaganda Campaign
theguardian.com
Beijing is buying up media outlets and training scores of foreign journalists to 'tell China's story well' – as part of a worldwide propaganda campaign of astonishing scope and ambition.
COMMENTED OUT
I'm A Developer. I Won't Teach My Kids To Code, And Neither Should You
slate.com
It's hard to teach the difference between merely executing steps, such as following a recipe, and doing something well. It can only be passed on through feel and experience.
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An Insane 75,000 Mile Bonus Has Just Hit The Market
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This bank is announcing a groundbreaking offer for its miles-earning cards, and it's news that many of us have been waiting to hear for years. Starting in December, this card will become a flexible points currency with real power. Partner offer, terms apply.
KEEP IT WAVY
THE WEIRD STORY OF 'SURF BERLIN'
An American Surfer Goes Rogue To Claim The Baltic Sea's 'Last Wave'
deadspin.com
It was back in 2011 that Ira Mowen first saw the wave. He had been living in Berlin for a few years, having chased a girl there and never left.
A REGULAR MOKA JOE
The Humble Brilliance Of Italy's Moka Coffee Pot
atlasobscura.com
In the era of pods, the iconic item has become an endangered species.
WE'LL ALL FLOAT ON
The Return Of The Water Bed
nytimes.com
The inventor of the water bed is reprising and updating it for a Casper world.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
AUSTRALIA!
Guy Tries To Fight Kangaroo Messing With His Dogs, Does Not Fare Well
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Fully-grown kangaroos do not mess around.
IN THE NEWS
Kevin Hart Steps Down As Oscars Host After Initially Refusing To Apologize For Homophobic Tweets
Economy Added Disappointing 155,000 Jobs In November
Trump To Pick Heather Nauert, Former Fox News Anchor, As UN Ambassador, Source Says
John Kelly Expected To Resign Soon, No Longer On Speaking Terms With Trump
Road Workers Drill Through 6,000-Year-Old Prehistoric Platform Near Stonehenge
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Gift Suggestions For The Commuter Who Has Everything
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No one likes a grumpy traveler. Make sure the urban commuter in your life is always looking good and feeling fresh with these ten stellar gift ideas.
The only endgame we have in mind is Friday at 5 pm.