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The Weirdest Thing on the Internet Tonight: above

Sep 07, 4:00AM

When was the last time you spent your afternoon in a field watching the clouds pass? Your answer is about to be, "why just now, thank you" after viewing Suishu Ikeda's mesmerizing time-lapses of Japan's summer skies.

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East Coasters: Watch Tonight's NASA Launch From Your Yard, Here's How

Sep 07, 3:00AM

East Coasters: Watch Tonight's NASA Launch From Your Yard, Here's How

For the longest time, Floridians had all the fun, getting to see NASA rockets launch into the night sky. Tonight, folks from North Carolina to Maine get to join that club, by watching the first moon mission to launch from NASA's Wallops Island facility in Virginia. It's just about as easy as walking outside, but here's some tips to maximize your chances of seeing it happen, live.

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This Week's Top Comedy Video: Sperm Bank

Sep 07, 2:00AM

It's probably a thankless job working a sperm bank since no matter how professional you keep things and no matter how numb your are to creeps and no matter how much paperwork you file and no matter how much pornography you offer, you'll still run into awkward situations. It's like a ruder version of working at the DMV where the people who work at the DMV are your customers.

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What Upcoming Tech Gadget Are You Most Excited For?

Sep 07, 1:27AM

What Upcoming Tech Gadget Are You Most Excited For?

So we talked about smart watches this entire week, we'll talk about the next iPhone and different color options all of next week and we'll eventually start seeing if the upcoming iPad and iPad Mini are worth a damn next month which will give way for a conversation about the Xbox One, PS4, Kinect, rumbling triggers and DualShock 4s before the holidays. Oh and we can't forget about the Nexus 5 and whatever else Google has up its sleeve. Sprinkle in different sentences about whatever new buzzy laptop or new black puck or maybe even an amazing TV and well, there are a lot of things going on right now in our shiny gadget world.

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This Time Lapse of Rio de Janeiro Will Take Your Breath Away

Sep 07, 12:00AM

Everyone agrees that Rio de Janeiro is a beautiful city with beautiful beaches filled with beautiful people doing beautiful things. Everyone can also agree that the favelas in Rio show another side of the city where people's lives are seemingly next to, on top of and even inside other people's lives. This wonderful time lapse by Joe Capra captures all of Rio de Janeiro—its natural beauty, its crowded slums, its landmarks—and it's just perfect. Few cities can look this good.

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Northrop Grumman: Flight of the Triton

Sep 06, 11:00PM

Wow. Just wow. You can almost hear the corporate execs at the screening of this, Northrop Grumman's official music video for the MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System's first flight, thinking to themselves, "This is the coolest thing ever. Just look at all those thumbs up, the kids are going to go nuts for this."

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Most Beautiful Items: September 1 - 6, 2013

Sep 06, 11:00PM

Most Beautiful Items: September 1 - 6, 2013

With the unveiling of Samsung's first smartwatch and the storm of controversy over a car-melting skyscraper, it was an eventful week for design—and it was rife with beautiful images. As you're waiting to make a graceful exit from work, check out some of the most compelling imagery from this shorter-than-most week.

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AllThingsD says Apple won't announce new Apple TV hardware next week but will introduce new software

Sep 06, 10:40PM

AllThingsD says Apple won't announce new Apple TV hardware next week but will introduce new software, like being able to play TV shows or movies you bought on iTunes on a friend's Apple TV via AirPlay.

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The Secret to Weight Loss Might Be Poop Transplants From Skinny People

Sep 06, 10:40PM

The Secret to Weight Loss Might Be Poop Transplants From Skinny People

As unlikely as it might seem, fecal transplants are actually turning out to be the stuff dreams are made of. And apparently, this magical poop procedure still has plenty to give. After some successful rounds of experimenting, scientists now believe that one possible answer to the rampant obesity problem could very well be lying in thin people's feces.

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NFL Coach Cuts Players, Immediately Unfollows Them on Twitter

Sep 06, 10:30PM

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This Fridge's Vacuum Sealed Drawer Puts Fresh Food Into Cryostasis

Sep 06, 10:20PM

This Fridge's Vacuum Sealed Drawer Puts Fresh Food Into Cryostasis

With its new Freshness Center refrigerator, Siemens wants you to get rid of that freezer bag sealing contraption on your counter. In addition to the standard fridge and freezer compartments, the KG38QAL30 has a third drawer with a section that vacuum seals itself, preserving fresh foods like vegetables and meats up to five times longer.

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iPad Apps of the Week: Path, Ping, and More

Sep 06, 10:00PM

iPad Apps of the Week: Path, Ping, and More

Even when an app is technically functional on both phone and tablets, it's hard to deny the fact that some of them just look so much better in big, beautiful form. This week's set of iPad apps are all great sure, but the small screen just don't do 'em justice.

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Android Apps of the Week: Silent Text, MetroNap, PrivacyFix and More

Sep 06, 10:00PM

Android Apps of the Week: Silent Text, MetroNap, PrivacyFix and More

Well, it's Friday, and despite it only being a four-day work week for many of you, we're still proud of you for making it to the end. Here are the best of the best Android apps we found this week, one for each day of working our fingers to the bone.

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iPhone Apps of the Week: CARROT Alarm, Ping, and More

Sep 06, 10:00PM

iPhone Apps of the Week: CARROT Alarm, Ping, and More

It may not be official, but with the start of September, summer is pretty much out the door. No one likes to see those sunny days fall by the wayside, so we're sure there was a bit of gloom hanging over the workweek. Fortunately, we've got a whole slew of iOS apps for you to take your mind off your troubles. Just push 'em way deep down inside—it's the healthy thing to do.

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Finger Surfing Is Another Great Reason To Call Shotgun

Sep 06, 9:40PM

If you'd asked us what our interest level was in tiny finger-ridden surfboards before watching this video, we'd have just ignored your question. But now that we see how much fun there is to be had in the passenger seat of a moving car, we're hoping the fruits of this funded Kickstarter are as fun as they look.

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iPhone Sticky Notes Are the Ideal Reminder, Even When Your Phone's Dead

Sep 06, 9:20PM

iPhone Sticky Notes Are the Ideal Reminder, Even When Your Phone's Dead

The iOS App Store is filled to the brim with every kind of note-taking app you can imagine. But sometimes nothing beats a good ol' pen and paper. And that's what makes these Paperback sticky notes the perfect hybrid. They're designed to adhere to the back of your iPhone 5, so you can take a single note with you—like a shopping list—or slap a small stack back there for note-taking later.

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Turn Your Favorite Beer Into Your Favorite Cocktail

Sep 06, 9:00PM

Turn Your Favorite Beer Into Your Favorite Cocktail

Do you want a beer, or do you want a cocktail? The answer is yes. You want both. Right now. Simultaneously. In a single glass.

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This Speedy Robot Can Finish a Game of Checkers Before Your First Move

Sep 06, 8:40PM

It's no wonder that factories around the world want to replace humans with robots when it comes to menial, repetitive jobs. Just look at this thing in action. Now granted, you don't come across a lot of job postings looking for skilled Chinese Checkers board shufflers, but Adept's Cobra SCARA can probably be re-purposed for other tasks. And even if that other task is just making awesome YouTube videos, we're OK with that. [YouTube via Automaton]

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Gawker This Terrifying 'Twerk Fail' Is Proof That Twerking Is Bad For You | Kotaku An Inside Look At

Sep 06, 8:25PM

Gawker This Terrifying 'Twerk Fail' Is Proof That Twerking Is Bad For You | Kotaku An Inside Look At One Of The PS4's Biggest Games | Deadspin Why Do Tennis Players Say "Come On!" So Much? | io9 The 10 Most Unbelievable Alien Races in Science Fiction

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"Death Ray" Architect Speaks Out About His Car-Melting Skyscraper

Sep 06, 8:20PM

London made headlines this week for a uniquely modern phenomenon; the city's newest skyscraper is reflecting the sun into an insanely powerful "death ray" that can start fires and fry eggs. Now, the building's architect has spoken out: "We made a lot of mistakes with this building, and we will take care of it."

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All the things that make us nervous (and excited) in the new RoboCop

Sep 06, 8:17PM

All the things that make us nervous (and excited) in the new RoboCop

Yesterday we saw the trailer for José Padilha brand new RoboCop Reboot. And it made us feel a lot of things. Some excitement, but mostly dread. Here are the moments that got us the most worked up in the new RoboCop reboot trailer.

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Report: Amazon Wants to Give Away Its Rumored Smartphone for Free

Sep 06, 8:13PM

Report: Amazon Wants to Give Away Its Rumored Smartphone for Free

We've been hearing rumors about Amazon developing its own smartphone for years. Now, a new report from Wall Street Journal vets Jessica Lessin and Amir Efrati not only says the launch is imminent but also claims it'll have a very very consumer-friendly price tag: $0.

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Our Favorite Laptops, Lenses, and More

Sep 06, 8:00PM

Our Favorite Laptops, Lenses, and More

We all knew this day would come, but that doesn't make it any easier to say goodbye to the relatively carefree summer months. Still, even with work coming back into full swing as the heat-induced malaise begins to lift, there is at least one bright spot—new gadgets. In the summer, the whole world goes on break, including the men and women who design on tech toys. So though August saw a bit of a dearth of new gadgets, the month ahead is going to more than make up for it. And besides, the ones we did see were fantastic.

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This Week in Time Capsules: Retired Shuttles and Moldy Baseball Cards

Sep 06, 7:57PM

This Week in Time Capsules: Retired Shuttles and Moldy Baseball Cards

This week we have a school in England that filled its new capsule with the latest in tech, a casket from the Reagan administration that for some reason includes biscuits and gravy, and a public ceremony in Florida which will show off a capsule for the retired space shuttle Atlantis. And a town that hates fun. Like, really hates fun.

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Why I Will Never Want a Smartwatch

Sep 06, 7:43PM

Why I Will Never Want a Smartwatch

I don't want a smartwatch. I don't, and will not. Because the very idea of a smartwatch, even at its platonic ideal, is damn useless. Let me explain.

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