This Is the Last Thing Japan’s Lost Black Hole Satellite Saw Before It Died

Now, we finally can see what Hitomi did right before it died. It was only up there a month when something went wrong. Despite attempts to regain control, Hitomi continued to spin and throw debris into space. Eventually,JAXA declared that the $273 million satellitewas beyond recovery. Some of that data is out today in anew paper in Nature, which shows Hitomis final observation. It has some fascinating implications for what we know about the role of black holes in galaxy formation....

July 6, 2016 · 2 min · 295 words · Cindy White

What Is This Weird Glowing Spot Hovering Over Pluto?

The glowing patch measures over 10 miles across and hovers in Plutos lower atmosphere. A cloud is still something very exceptional when its over Pluto, though. This would be the first cloud spotted in photos from the New Horizons haul. News from the future, delivered to your present.

June 2, 2016 · 1 min · 48 words · Theodore Ware

How to Stay Safe on Public Wi-Fi

Heres what you better know about using free public wi-fi and how you might keep yourself safe. The connection terms and conditions should include details of how your data is going to be used. This is one of those times when its handy to havean alternative email addressyou can make use of. Its known that hackers can set up free wi-fi networks to catch gullible citizens looking for free bandwidth....

June 1, 2016 · 1 min · 188 words · Sierra Foster

Why Darwyn Cooke Was One of the Best Comics Artists of This Generation

I was waiting for Darwyn Cookes next thing. Everyone who loves comics was waiting for Darwyn Cookes next thing. Just when I thought I remembered all the amazing high points, more kept popping up. It was on her terms. (Cookes Spirit also turned sidekick Ebony White into something more than a jigaboo caricature, thank God.) https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3t3r8n That buzzy, deconstructed opening sequence for Batman Beyond? Cookereportedly cranked it outon an old iMac he had sitting around....

May 16, 2016 · 2 min · 313 words · Cody Butler

Amazon Has Begun Labeling Some Items Prime-Exclusive (Updated)

Did you want to buy a Blu-ray copy of Academy Award-winning movie Birdman from Amazon? If youre not an Amazon Prime member, youre out of luck. The retailer has begun to restrict sales of some items to its members. Each were listed exclusive to prime members. The items are available from third-party retailers, and have since been restored to non-exclusive status. The program seems as though its designed to steer buyers to sign up for Prime....

April 24, 2016 · 1 min · 184 words · Dr. Tara Carpenter

Reminder: Rudyard Kipling Was a Racist Fuck andThe Jungle BookIs Imperialist Garbage

We are currently in the 21st century. I also expect people to defend The Jungle Book from the other side. To say that it cant be read with modern ideas in mind. It was written in 1894 by a white British man who was born in India. Thats just how they thought back then. Both arguments only work up to a point. The death of the author doesnt excuse the inherent racism and imperialism baked into The Jungle Book....

April 15, 2016 · 2 min · 217 words · Jeff Reed

OnStar Wars Rebels, the Jedi Are Once Again Gaining in Power

Visiting the Jedi Temple on Lothal, Kanan, Ezra and Ahsoka Tano all encountered powerful Jedi. Kanan meets the mysterious temple guard. Ezra sees Master Yoda. And Ahsoka sees her former master, Anakin Skywalker. Hes presumably right, because we dont see these characters come A New Hope. Here are a few clips. get in touch with the author at[email protected]. News from the future, delivered to your present.

March 3, 2016 · 1 min · 67 words · Eric Hughes

9 More Viral Photos That Are Completely Fake

The truth is out there. And by out there I mean anywhere but the internet. We see hundreds of images flash in front of our eyes every month. But these are the ones you might have seen recently that deserve a second look. Because theyre all fake. 1) Isthisa real Yeti? And it looks like you might chalk up one more. This morning skiing in Formigal with friends weve come across this....

February 9, 2016 · 4 min · 723 words · Gary Manning

This Week’s Tech Rumors, Both Terrible and Truthful

But rumors on the other hand, well theyre just warming. With the Consumer Electronics Show starting next week in Las Vegas, theres plenty of hearsay out there. All right, lets get started. Microsoft exec confirms existence of a Surface phone. Rating: Google is finally going to kill your password. It basically works like a much easier two-factor authentication. Click yes, and thats it. Give me eyeball-scanning passwords already. Rating: Apple will be getting into AR and VR in a big way in 2016....

January 1, 2016 · 2 min · 295 words · Robert Smith

This Intense Short Film About Virtual Reality Is Already in the Works as a Feature

Virtual reality, to me, is the only reality. Watch the film below and see why its generated so much excitement. An expert player discovers that the line between games and reality is starting to fade away. 3DARs latest short film explores the frightening potential of our next technological revolution. For now, though, BYO hallucinogenics. News from the future, delivered to your present.

December 1, 2015 · 1 min · 62 words · Heather Cox

San Francisco Has Voted Against Limits on Airbnb Rentals

San Franciscos attempt to more tightly control services like Airbnb has been voted down in a city-wide ballot. The proposed initiative, Proposition F, was ambitious. But in yesterdays vote, reports the San Francisco Chronicle, the proposalwas defeated 55 percent to 45 percent. Airbnb fought hard to defeat it, spending $8 million on campaigning to overturn the proposal. By comparison, backers of the Propostion F spent just $482,000 on campaigning. The effort showed that home sharing is both a community and a movement....

November 4, 2015 · 1 min · 115 words · Charles Mitchell

Here’s How Ejaculation Actually Works

Ejaculation may feel like a glorious mess, as uncontrollable as an avalanche or a runaway train. Heres how it works. Sexual Feedback Ejaculation is the endpoint of a process that begins with a touch. Skin covering the shaft and glans of the penis is filled with nerve endings sensitive to pressure and vibration. Stroking that skin sends signals to the brain that say sexytime! More touching further increases sensitivity, in a positive feedback loop that can build to a show-stopping involuntary eruption....

October 23, 2015 · 2 min · 247 words · Mary Dougherty

The Best Little Porno Movie on the Internet [Very NSFW]

Just in case you are wondering, the answer to that question should always be yes. Warning: This article is very NSFW. You have been warned. Costume designers were fussing over shoe sizes and zippers, while the stars sat still for makeup. Some were even getting their foreheads glued on, like Worf (Mickey Mod). The star of Star Trek: The Next Penetration was Ingrid Mouth, who looked oddly familiar. Hey, I was at your house!...

October 3, 2015 · 5 min · 965 words · Justin Collier