Meet Instagram's YouTube Clone: IGTV
Instagram’s YouTube era apparently starts now. Today it officially announced IGTV, a new home for up to hour-long videos that will live on Instagram’s explore page and in a separate, standalone app.
T. Rex's Tongue Was Firmly Stuck in Its Mouth, Study Finds
With yet another Jurassic Park movie headed to theaters, it’s the perfect time for busybody scientists to shatter our conceptions of how dinosaurs looked and acted. The latest dino truth bomb comes courtesy of a new study published Wednesday in PLOS One. It suggests that most dinosaurs, including the fearsome…
Final Days of Ă–tzi the Iceman Revealed Through New Analysis of His Tools
Ötzi the Iceman is the gift that keeps on giving. Found embedded in a glacier in 1991, the 5,300-year-old mummy has offered unprecedented insights into Copper Age Europe. A new analysis of Ötzi’s equipment shows what he was up to in the hours before an archer drove an arrow straight into his back.
Save $40 On the Apartment-Friendly Instant Pot Mini Ultra, Today Only
If you don’t have an Instant Pot yet, or want a compact-sized companion to go with your full sized model, the newest Instant Pot Ultra Mini has a rare sale today on Amazon.
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Did Scientists Just Find a Missing Piece of the Universe?
It would be silly to think we completely understand our universe, given how small the Earth is compared to the vastness of the cosmos. But from here on our tiny planet, it appears that much of the universe is missing. And I’m not just talking about dark matter. Regular stuff seems to be missing, too.
Tesla Sues Ex-Employee For Allegedly Stealing Confidential Data And Lying To Media
After cryptically saying in an email over the weekend that Tesla had been sabotaged by a recently-fired employee, the automaker sued a former technician on Tuesday, alleging he stole reams of confidential data and made false claims to news outlets.
The Handmaid's Tale Reminds Us How Shitty It Is to Take Children From Their Parents
Hey, white women, was the end of this week’s The Handmaid’s Tale episode hard to watch? Do something. Call your representatives. Donate to several organizations. Attend marches on June 30.
Here's Stephen Miller's Cell Phone Number, If You Need It
The Trump administration’s policy of separating immigrant children from their families has been credited primarily to the strenuous efforts of White House adviser Stephen Miller. Perhaps you would like to call him about it.
How Internet Spiritual Guru Teal Swan Targets Desperate People Online
Warning: This post includes mentions of suicide and suicidal thoughts.
Wednesday's Best Deals: Logitech Sale, Instant Pot Ultra Mini, Boxer Briefs, and More
Find a one-day Logitech sale, the small kitchen-friendly Instant Pot Ultra mini, boxer briefs perfect for the summer heat, and more of today’s best deals from around the web.
AMC's New $20 MoviePass Competitor Sounds Like a Damn Good Deal
Movie subscription service MoviePass and theater chain AMC haven’t been on the best of terms, with the latter attempting to block the former from working in its theaters. But AMC’s answer to MoviePass will finally arrive on June 26, and to our surprise, it actually seems like it could be a great deal.
'Bitcoin Baron' Gets 20 Months in Prison for DDoS Attack That 'Crippled' Emergency Communications
An Arizona man who once styled himself as a hacktivist “Bitcoin Baron” has been sentenced to prison for a distributed denial-of-service attack against the city of Madison, Wisconsin’s computer networks. According to the Department of Justice, the attack “crippled” the city’s emergency communication system, causing…
TCL Made Its Terrifically Cheap 4K TV Even Better
It seemed unbelievable last year, when a handful of TV companies started selling 4K TVs with HDR and Dolby Vision for around $600. TCL’s Roku-powered P-Series was the best of them, and this year, the company is selling an even better version called the 6-Series. The best part? Same price, more features.
Rotten Tomatoes Says There's Nothing Weird About Gotti's Dubious Audience Score
Last week, Gotti joined the short list of films to that have received a zero percent “fresh” rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. Still, it had an oddly high rating from audiences, and one of the film’s financiers, MoviePass, decided to turn that into a marketing opportunity. The more people looked, the more it…
One Does Not Simply Pay Full Price For the Lord of the Rings Extended Trilogy
There are quite a few permutations of the Lord of the Rings films out there on Blu-ray, but the extended editions are the ones you want, and the extended trilogy pack is down to $40 at Amazon today.
It's time to dump all of your money into Akon's cryptocurrency "Akoin"
The wild world of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Steven Seagal’s Bitcoiin often seems silly, stupid, and scammy, but we think we’ve finally found a digital money scheme that seems totally legitimate. It’s called “Akoin,” and it comes from musician Akon. As reported by Page Six, Akon is planning to use the money he…
Why the Government Sucks at Making Websites
In April, the day before taxes were due, the IRS’ online filing system failed, just as procrastinators were settling into the annual TurboTax panic. How did this happen, especially before the most important tax day of the year? And why does this keep happening to government websites?
Disney's Plan to Acquire Fox Is Back On, Thanks to a New $70 Billion Deal
A business saga almost worthy of its own summer comic book event might be getting close to its big finale. After a disruption in the form of a rival deal from Comcast, Disney and Fox have announced a renewed deal for the House of Mouse to merge most of Fox’s entertainment subsidiaries into its operations.
The World's Greatest Board Game Is Available For Way Less Than Its Reseller Going Rate [Update: Even Cheaper Now]
Update: Amazon is sold out, Walmart also has it in stock for the same price, but they’ll knock off an extra $5 if you pick it up in store. They do this to save on shipping costs, because again, this board game weighs 20 POUNDS!
