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Scientists Gave MDMA to Octopuses—and What Happened Was Profound
When humans take the drug MDMA, versions of which are known as molly or ecstasy, they commonly feel very happy, extraverted, and particularly interested in physical touch. A group of scientists recently wondered whether this drug might have a similar effect on other species—specifically, octopuses, which are seemingly…
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Is Actually Discounted Right Now, Plus a $10 Credit For Prime Members
Amazon’s 20% video game discount for Prime members is no more, but its replacement is arguably even better right now, at least for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The game itself is actually discounted by a few bucks, to $56, but Prime members who preorder will still get a $10 Amazon credit (30-35 days after the game…
The New GoPro Hero 7 Black Promises Smoother Footage, But That's About It
Following another round of in-store display leaks that GoPro just can’t seem to avoid, the action cam maker officially announced today a new 7-series line featuring three compact cameras differentiated by scaling features, but now easily distinguished by black, silver, and white housings.
Facebook Now Reportedly ‘Reviewing’ Its Distinction Between White Nationalism and White Supremacy
Facebook’s internal policies allow users to advocate for white nationalism, but not white supremacy. What’s the difference? Facebook seems to believe that’s up for debate. But Facebook is reportedly reviewing its policies on white supremacy after outcry from civil rights groups.
Samsung's New Galaxy Watch Comes So Close to Delivering the Modern Wearable Dream
Divorce yourself from the far out scifi depictions and crazy nerd dreams of what a smartwatch is supposed to be for just a second, and instead think about what makes sense for a wrist-mounted device in 2018. You’ll quickly realize there’s a huge gap between reality and expectation, because while the idea of playing…
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ABC Is Planning a New Marvel Show Based on Female Superheroes
The Russo brothers want you to look hard at an incredibly vague Avengers 4 set photo. Aubrey Plaza and Bryan Tyree Henry could be joining the Child’s Play reboot. Pennywise has a close encounter with Bill Hader in new It: Chapter 2 set pictures. Plus, what’s to come on Arrow’s return and the debut of Charmed. Spoilers…
These 4K TVs Include HDR and Chromecast For $320 or Less
Update: We posted this 55" TV at $300 a few weeks ago, and it promptly sold out. It’s back in stock today at $320, but the 49" is also on sale for $250.
Ralph Breaks the Internet's New Trailer Promises to 'Never Give You Up'
It’s time for cat memes, princess selfies, and the darkest corners of the webiverse in the latest look at Disney’s sequel Ralph Breaks the Internet.
The PS Vita Is Really Dead In Japan, No Successor Currently Planned
Starting next year, PS Vita shipments will stop in Japan, reports Mantan Web. Sony Interactive Entertainment exec Hiroyuki Oda added, “Right now, I’d like you to consider that there is no PS Vita successor hardware.”
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Preorder the PlayStation Classic, Before It Inevitably Sells Out
Seemingly out of nowhere, the PlayStation Classic now a thing that exists, and it’s coming out on December 3. It’s a pretty sure bet to sell out, so if you want one on release day, you can preorder it now for $100. It comes with two controllers and 20 preinstalled games (though the full list hasn’t yet been…
The Star Wars Galaxy Can't Stop Murdering Rogue One Characters
Beneath the murky patina of its war movie aesthetic, Rogue One is ultimately a film about the power of hope, an idealistic legacy that Star Wars has long championed. But it also feels like its immediate legacy more relates to the fact that the movie managed to kill off its primary cast, because Star Wars media can’t…
Louisiana Pipeline Protesters Charged With Felonies Thanks to Harsh New Laws
In the wake of the 2016 protests at Standing Rock, many states, including Oklahoma, Iowa, and Pennsylvania, made moves to prevent similar demonstrations against pipelines on their own land. As the final leg of the Dakota Access Pipeline nears completion in Louisiana, the effects of this industry backlash are becoming…
The 10 Best Deals of September 19, 2018
We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.
Newegg Data Breach Left Customer Credit Cards Exposed For a Month, Security Researchers Say
Many Newegg customers reportedly had their credit card information exposed in a breach that researchers are attributing to the Magecart group.
Data Confirms That Handbrakes Are Dying, Slowly and Painfully
Handbrakes used to have a real function outside of sick bootlegger’s turns, back decades ago when car brakes weren’t terribly reliable and you did need a last-resort emergency brake. But federal regulations improving car brakes have made that function a relic of the past, so it’s no surprise that, increasingly,…
Something Unexpected and Weird Is Happening Beneath California’s Deadliest Faults
The detection of strange, unpredicted behavior deep below the surface near the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults suggests scientists have an incomplete understanding of the processes responsible for earthquakes in the region.
