Category Archives: Interesting

Things I find Interesting or peak my interest

Reddit AMA with 92-year-old holocaust survivor | BGR

Reddit’s Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) sessions can be very entertaining as a variety of people hold these digital meetings where they would answer questions from curious Reddit fellows. But Henry Flescher’s AMA is a heartbreaking one, detailing some of the cruelties of … Continue reading

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Chevrolet Colorado Xtreme Truck | Uncrate

CHEVROLET COLORADO XTREME TRUCKCreated for the Thai market, the Chevrolet Colorado Xtreme Truck is one concept we wouldn’t mind seeing brought back to the states. Built on the already capable Z71 4×4, the Xtreme takes its offroad prowess even further … Continue reading

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The Best Solution to Stop Skyscrapers From Casting Shadows on Central Park

Upper Manhattan-dwelling New Yorkers have been complaining for years that supertalls are going to ruin the views from their beloved Central Park. Here’s a very good solution: lower the elevation of the park. The annual eVolo Skyscraper Competition consistently delivers … Continue reading

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Google’s New Cuban Tech Center Is a Symbolic Victory for Silicon Valley Elite

Silicon Valley has officially invaded Cuba. Cuban sculptor Alexis Leiva Machado, better known as Kcho, has helped Google open a small “technology center” in Havana that offers free internet via Chromebooks, complete with those goofy cardboard VR headsets. The opening … Continue reading

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Darth Maul fan film: A good Star Wars prequel | BGR

Published this weekend, Darth Maul: Apprentice has apparently been in the works for two years. Just to put that into perspective, we hadn’t even seen a teaser trailer for The Force Awakens two years ago.On paper, Darth Maul should have … Continue reading

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Apple vs. FBI: iPhone hack and backdoor can’t be destroyed after use | BGR

The FBI vs. Apple fight over an iPhone that had belonged to San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook will have huge implications for the future of the iPhone. The government says it only wants access to one single iPhone, and that it’s not … Continue reading

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A Shocking Number of Dogs in Shelters Are Misidentified as ‘Pit Bulls’

Using DNA analysis, researchers have shown that shelter workers frequently mislabel dogs as “pit bulls.” They say this is a serious problem given the social stigma surrounding the breed—which, technically speaking, doesn’t actually exist. The new study, published in The … Continue reading

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Tips for Drawing Backgrounds

Thomas Romain is a terrific artist working in the anime industry in Tokyo. Previously, he showed how to draw detailed buildings. This time, we’re going to learn from him how to draw backgrounds.Romain has an impressive resume, including art direction … Continue reading

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Stop Windows 10 download? You only can prevent its installation | BGR

Microsoft will start forcing Windows 10 updates on machines that are eligible for the free upgrade as soon as this week. And you won’t be able to do much to stop it. Windows 10 is now a recommended update, which means … Continue reading

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Here’s Our Closest Look At Amazon’s Drone Delivery Service 

Amazon has been talking about using drones to deliver packages for a couple of years, and today it debuted the drone in a commercial starring Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson, who explained how the company will get packages from their warehouses … Continue reading

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