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Twitter’s disclosed some specific numbers about how many of its users are bots. In fact, as of June, it was a fairly staggering 23 million—or about 8.5 percent of the entire user base.

What’s the Most Boring Number?

To any good nerd, numbers are inherently interesting, whether they’re square, primes, part of the Fibonacci sequence… whatever. But some numbers aren’t so special—so what’s the most boring one? “With all due respect to 14972, 17807, 1121 and 2121…” starts Numberphile in this fun little video, before listing the reasons why it doesn’t like those…

Report: The Next iPad Will Have a New Glare-Free Display

The next iPad will have a new anti-reflection coating to make the display easier to read, according to a new Bloomberg report. The news agency claims that Apple’s suppliers have already started putting together the new iPads, which will feature a special coating on their display to cut glare. But manufacturing complications as a result…

What Are the Chances of Kick-Ass 3 Coming to the Big Screen?

Mark Millar seems to think there’s a chance. But the numbers from Kick-Ass 2 make it seem unlikely. Which is an opinion shared by the stars of the films. Speaking with Comic Book Resources about finishing the comic book series Kick-Ass 3, the question was naturally asked if there was a film adaptation on the…

Here’s What Happens If You Like Everything On Your Facebook Feed

Despite popular perception, your Facebook news feed isn’t just a string of updates from your friends and Pages you Like. It’s a highly-customized list created by Facebook’s mind-bogglingly complex algorithms. So what would your feed look like if you decided to Like every single thing you saw on it? Mat Honan, Wired’s intrepid reporter, bravely…

You Can Now Cast Your Google+ Stream To Your Chromecast

Here’s one more thing you can add to all the awesome things you can do with a Chromecast: cast your Google+ stream directly from the app to your Chromecast-connected TV set to view posts, pictures and videos in full HD glory. This only works if you’re on Android, for now, but you have to think…

With This Look, Facial Recognition Software Won’t Be an Issue

But you’ll still be pretty distinct looking. These three photos are the work of Julien Palast‘s “Mr. Beast” series. And if a textured face doesn’t float your boat, take a look at Mr. Lune: Another excellent series by Palast is “SkinDeep,” which is both a technicolor beauty and, if you think about what it would…

Your Daily Happy: Two Red Pandas Playing

Sometimes, watching two animals in a slow, playful tussle is just what we need. And, just to forestall the debate, the red panda is not closely related to the more famous giant panda. It used to be classified as part of the bear and raccoon families, but now it has a family name all its…

A lightsaber katana is the closest we’ll get to Star Wars in real life

I’m still holding out hope for light sabers in the future but with our world’s technological limitations and silly allocation of resources, the most beautiful deadly sword-type weapon we can create without lasers might be this mashup of a lightsaber and katana made by Man At Arms: Reforged. It’s mostly a katana with an intricately…

True Blood: “Here Is A Hot Dildo On A Stick, Are You Not Entertained?”

True Blood is hell bent on getting shit done this week. So hang on tight, because True Blood is about to wrap things up, and fast. Oh, also there were some ridiculous/horrifying medieval torture sex toys, because True Blood! Let’s break this bitch down Pro/Con style: Pro: Sarah Newlin decides to just walk out and…

Let’s See Your Best Supermoon Astrophotography

The best thing about supermoon hype is that it’s an excellent excuse to go outside and stargaze. What are you favourite photographs from last night’s peak-moon moment? Share your photos, either those you took yourself, or ones you’ve seen today taken by others. Please try to keep credits and linkbacks attached — we only get…

Outlander set a ratings record for Starz and, defying stereotype, the audience was 45% male. 720,000 watched the premiere on Saturday, reaching 2.3 million over the weekend. Add in 1.4 million from online and VOD airings and the total audience is 3.7 million. [TV Line]

Dogs jumping for treats in slow motion

The focus. The determination. The body control. The complete satisfaction. It all comes together when a dog jumps in the air for a treat. It’s so fun to see, the dog jumps in the air without ever thinking about landing, it’s 100 percent concentrated on the treat. And once it chomps down, that face of…

The Technological Decision That Doomed Richard Nixon

A botched burglary, lies, cover-ups, abuse of power—all of these things culminated in the resignation of President Richard Nixon forty years ago. But history could have turned out differently if the scandal-ridden president had not made a fateful decision years earlier. [Image: Library of Congress] Less than a week into his presidency, Nixon was anxious…

Pay Tribute to Robin Williams, Whose Comedy Brought Us All Together

The news that Robin Williams has died is utterly heart-wrenching. While details of his death remain vague, it’s immediately clear that the actor and comedian led a brilliant life and touched millions in profound ways. There’s no better way to pay tribute than by watching one of his movies. Again, it’s inexpressibly sad to look…

Cymbals Eat Guitars: Jackson

Ever since I saw them in a small, grimy room above a bar in Albany, New York, Cymbals Eat Guitars has been one of my favorite bands. Their album openers in particular repeatedly strike an epic, sprawling, noodley indie rock chord I just cant get enough of. And now that the band’s third album is…

JJ Abrams’ Newest Force For Change Tweet Hints At A Major Ep. 7 Spoiler

Every time J.J. Abrams has discussed the “Force for Change” charity event, he’s revealed something about Star Wars: Episode VII — , the new look of the X-Wing… something. Now he’s announced the winner with the above picture… and it may have confirmed one of the movie’s biggest — and weirdest — rumors. https://gizmodo.com/j-j-abrams-reveals-star-wars-episode-viis-brand-new-x-1608241349 Potential…

This Is The Last Journey For ESA’s Cargo-Carrying Space Tugs

The last of the Automated Transfer Vehicle missions is currently underway, bringing supplies to the International Space Station with fabulous style. Due to dock tomorrow, ATV-5 sneaking up on the station looks more like a watercolour than a photograph taken by an astronaut. ATV-5 during a fly-under just 7 kilometers below the International Space Station…

R.I.P. Robin Williams, The Man With A Thousand Characters

Robin Williams—stand up comedian and beloved actor from Hook, Aladdin, Dead Poets Society and Mork & Mindy died today from an alleged suicide. He was 63. According to a press release issued by Marin County Sheriff’s Office Coroner’s Division, Williams was found unconscious and not breathing this morning inside his home in Tiburon. The paramedics,…

This Weird Rainbow Nipple is Actually a Sophisticated Model of a Brain

There are lots of thing I can think of when I see this gelatinous rainbow mass, but I do not think “brain.” Yet this funny-looking thing is one of the most complex models scientists have ever developed to study what traumatic injury does to brain cells. Growing brain cells in a petri dish is not…