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Saturday, 9 February 2019

Exit The Matrix

Saturday's top stories are here.
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The Beatific Imperfection Of Keanu Reeves In The Matrix, 20 Years Later, What Does Military Service Look Like For A Gen Z Soldier?, and more.
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Morning · Sat, Feb 09
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A PEEK BEHIND THE VEIL
HE KNOWS KUNG FU (AND EMOTIONAL DEPTH)
The Beatific Imperfection Of Keanu Reeves In 'The Matrix,' 20 Years Later
vulture.com
Throughout the 1990s Keanu Reeves created a form of action stardom that no other actor has quite achieved before or since — one predicated less on testing the limits of his body than on highlighting its beauty.
'THE BEST-WORST THING I'VE EVER DONE'
What Does Military Service Look Like For A Gen Z Soldier?
melmagazine.com
As struggling recruiters scramble to understand memes and neck tattoos, two active duty service members give us their view of being 22 and in uniform.
TO EACH THEIR OWN
Real Estate Listing For Suburban Pennsylvania House Takes One Hell Of A Turn
digg.com
​Looking to move to the Philadelphia suburbs? Need a place with 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a little something extra? Deeply enjoy the works of writer E. L. James?
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This Tiny Key Turns Your iPad Into a Wireless Second Display
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Luna Display is the only hardware solution that turns any iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Luna sets up in seconds and instantly connects over WiFi — so you can be productive at the office or on the go.
LOOKNG GOOD
DRAW THE LINE
Bolivia's Wild Architecture, And More Of The Best Design Of The Week
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The vibrant look of New Andean architecture, Kehinde Wiley's St. Louis and an all-mirror house in the mountains.
PICTURE THIS
Japanese Cities Blanketed In Snow, And More Of The Best Photography Of The Week
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Gorgeous Mexican architecture, surfers who braved the polar vortex, and other best photos of the week.
JEFF QUEZOS
This Week's Best Memes, Ranked
digg.com
It's an internet fight and only the funniest meme will emerge victorious. This week's challengers? Jeff Bezos memes, Nancy Pelosi memes, and "I made queso."
TECH SUPPORT
HERE COMES THE SON
How SoftBank Ate The World
wired.co.uk
Led by the charismatic Masayoshi Son, Japanese conglomerate SoftBank's Vision Fund is taking over tech, one company at a time. This is the story of what happens if the disruptors are disrupted.
'ACCESS IS NOT THE SAME AS USE'
The Government Is Using The Wrong Data To Make Crucial Decisions About The Internet
recode.net
Bad maps mean federal money isn't being spent where it should be to build out broadband connectivity.
THE WEB YOU ONCE LOVED IS DEAD
404 Page Not Found
thebaffler.com
The internet feeds on its own dying dreams.
'A JAMNES JOYCE WANNABE'
The 50 Best One-Star Amazon Reviews Of Faulkner's 'The Sound And The Fury'
lithub.com
It's a literary classic for a reason, but I would never fault anyone for not being interested in devoting that attention. However, as it turns out, many people reviewing books on Amazon... would.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
SCREEEEEEEEEEE
Please Respect This Frog's Personal Space
digg.com
We love this amphibian like our own child.
FROM THE DIGG STORE
The Apple HomePod Works With Siri — And Is On Sale Today
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Apple's done it again with the HomePod: this innovative smart speaker measures only seven inches, but automatically adjusts its acoustics to fill whatever space you're in, so you can enjoy the most high-fidelity audio experience. Plus, enjoy an extra 10% off with coupon code HOMEPOD10.
Are we living in the Matrix? It doesn't matter, it's Saturday.

Friday, 8 February 2019

Angry Bezos Energy

There's always gotta be a brand.
Digg Editions
Morning · Fri, Feb 08
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ALL ABOUT IMAGE
NATIONALIZE OCTAN
Lego's Big Fictional Brand Is An Oil Company. Why?
digg.com
There's always gotta be a brand.
'TRICKLE-DOWN FEMINISM' 101
A Peek Inside Miki Agrawal's Feminist Void
broadly.vice.com
Self-styled "She-E-O" Miki Agrawal left the underwear startup Thinx in 2017 amid sexual harassment allegations. Now she's back with "Disrupt-Her," a new book that encourages women to embrace a contentless version of feminism that's been diluted by brands.
THAT SPECIAL FEELING IS GONE
The Simple Psychology Behind Apple's Fall
medium.com
Customers are willing to pay upwards of $1,000 for a phone — but only if they're rewarded with just as much status.
PUTS THINGS IN PERSPECTIVE
Here's A Stunning New Photo Of China's Far Side Of The Moon Lander
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But you're going to have to zoom in a bit to actually see the lunar lander.
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LET IT LINGER
WHAT WE LEARNED THIS WEEK
Zyrtec Might Be Addictive, And Other Facts
digg.com
​Welcome to What We Learned This Week, a digest of the most curiously important facts from the past few days. This week: Humanity is maybe dying at an alarming rate, employers find new way to squeeze millennial workers and Zyrtec addiction is a real thing.
'I THINK SHE'S AT PEACE'
The Making Of The Cranberries' Haunted Farewell
rollingstone.com
Dolores O'Riordan's band and family talk about her troubled last days, the songs she left behind and the creation of the band's final album, "In the End."
'THEY DIDN'T SERVE HIM WELL'
The Parking Lot Suicides
washingtonpost.com
Veterans are taking their own lives on VA hospital campuses, a desperate form of protest against a system that they feel hasn't helped them.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
HE SEES TOTALED CARS
Driver Senses The Future, Backs His Car Out Of The Way Seconds Before A Crash
digg.com
There's no particular reason this guy needed to back up — he wasn't stopped in the crosswalk or anything — but he's sure lucky he did.
DIGG PICKS
The SwitchPod Is The Ultimate Vlogger Accessory
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SwitchPod works with any camera, from a phone to a DSLR, and simplifies video making. If you're a vlogger, you're going to love it.
IN THE NEWS
Jeff Bezos Alleges The National Enquirer Extorted Him
Roberts Joins Liberals As Supreme Court Blocks Louisiana Abortion Restrictions
What To Read About The Green New Deal Proposal
Woody Allen Sues Amazon For $68 Million For Refusing To Release His Films
This Man Is Suing His Parents For Giving Birth To Him
DIGG GIVEAWAYS
Win A Smart Camera Doorbell And $1,000 Cash, No Strings Attached
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We're giving away a smart camera doorbell (with an HD camera and nightlight) and $1,000 cash to spend on whatever you want to protect with your slick new doorbell.
So, what are the odds the National Enquirer still exists come Monday?