Lifehacker.com
In the months since the Green New Deal entered the public consciousness, it has been called many things: Zany. Unrealistic. Wildly popular. A socialist Christmas list. It has provoked strong reactions from both the right and ostensible left, and is already b… more…
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If you haven’t heard of palm oil yet, it shouldn’t be all that unfamiliar. In fact, there’s a good chance it’s hiding in your cupboards and freezer aisles and in multiple forms, too (it’s often used in peanut butter and ice cream, for one). Palm oil is even u… more…
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You know what time it is: that moment when politicians spam your inboxes with requests for money. And gosh darn it, sometimes, they deserve it! Beto, take my money! Warren, here’s my debit card and bank account information! AOC, here’s my life savings! But s… more…
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During your vacation, a hotel room is your home away from home, but it’s much better than your actual home because you have fresh sheets every day. Here’s how to properly thank, respect, and compensate the person making that happen. Read more... more…
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From the makers of Campaign Season 2016, get ready for the not-that-new-and-definitely not improved Campaign Season 2020! This bad boy’s got all the things you hated about the last season, juiced up with even more features scientifically designed to drive you… more…
Engadget
Sex toys have come a long way since the early days of crudely-shaped, buzzing hunks of plastic. They're sleek, discreet and boast all kinds of features designed to give your sexy time a techy twist, from connected cameras to VR compatibility. But these additi… more…
Engadget
Half-Life 2 writer Chet Faliszek and Riot Games veteran Dr. Kimberly Voll are launching a new game studio with a focus on co-op titles. Dubbed Stray Bombay, the venture will leverage Voll's AI prowess to power "not just enemies but...the entire experience," a… more…
Engadget
Facebook hoped to help people across the US stay more informed about local news, information and events when it launched its Today In feature in November. But Facebook says it's having trouble finding enough news to feed into the service -- in part because it… more…
Wired
Repercussions from the scandal swirling around the data analytics firm continue to be felt across the tech industry. more…
Wired
In the autonomy industry, companies are now more circumspect about when their life-saving technology will hit the road. more…
Wired
It’s a technology called platooning, and it could be safer and more efficient than regular truck-driving, but easier to implement than full-on robo trucks. more…
The Verge
Fortnite creator Epic Games says its store now counts 85 million users. But that’s not been without controversy, particularly around the company’s approach to securing exclusive PC games. Epic’s Steve Allison says the company hears the criticisms and is worki… more…
The Verge
A federal judge has temporarily blocked new drilling on 300,000 acres of land in Wyoming after ruling that the US Department of the Interior “did not sufficiently consider climate change” when allowing oil and gas companies to lease federal land in the state. more…
The Verge
Google is having its first-ever GDC keynote next week, where it’s expected to announce some form of gaming hardware and cloud gaming service designed to stream software to any screen. We don’t have a lot of details, but there’s been quite a few clues hinting … more…
The Verge
Several members of the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) have collectively filed a lawsuit against fitness startup Peloton today, seeking over $150 million in damages. The complaint says that Peloton has been using their musical works for years in … more…
The Verge
Facebook and YouTube have helped quash terrorism before, and they can do it again more…
TechCrunch
Brew helps creators get paid to podcast with a subscription-based app complete with original shows. more…
TechCrunch
From entertainment to transportation, technology has upended nearly every major industry -- with one notable exception: real estate. more…
TechCrunch
Eclipse Foods may be the company that finally takes milk out of the dairy business. Ever since the acquisition of WhiteWave Foods by the French dairy giant Danone for over $10 billion investors have been thirsting for a technology that would give consumers a … more…
TechCrunch
Former Google and Dropbox executive Dennis Woodside has joined the meat replacement developer Impossible Foods as the company’s first President. Woodside, who previously shepherded Dropbox through its initial public offering, is a longtime technology executiv… more…