Finally, music streaming service Spotify is jumping into the 21st century by adding video — but only on its mobile apps. The streaming music service is set to begin integrating video clips into its Android app in the coming days and iOS not long after that. … [Read more...]
High Temperature Records Almost Certainly Caused by Global Warming
Last week, NASA and NOAA reported that 2015 was the warmest year on record, surpassing the previous record-holder, 2014, by a record margin. And some scientists think that 2015 might not hold the record for very long, with a historic El Niño potentially driving 2016’s temperatures even higher. These records come on the heels of years of record-breaking heat — all told, 13 of … [Read more...]
Kim Cattrall on Sensitive Skin and Aging in Hollywood
Kim Cattrall’s role in the Netflix series, Sensitive Skin, is the exact opposite of Samantha, the free-loving character she became famous for playing on Sex and the City. … [Read more...]
Hyperloop Construction Has Begun, Almost
Hyperloop is officially one step closer to reality. JumpStartFund’s Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) announced Thursday that it has filed construction permit paperwork with Kings County, CA for the proposed Quay Valley Hyperloop corridor. … [Read more...]
British Ham Packet Is 110% Ham?
When it comes to processed meat, people often worry they're not getting enough of the real thing (or, as was the case with the infamous horse meat scandal of 2013, the wrong thing entirely). … [Read more...]
Gas Pipeline Route Through National Forests Rejected
A massive interstate natural gas pipeline proposed to run through two national forests suffered a setback Thursday, as the proposed route was rejected following concerns about endangered wildlife. … [Read more...]
Vine Celebrates Its 3rd Birthday With Cute Kids Falling Down
Vine is celebrating its third birthday by highlighting last year's top videos — and rolling out a new feature. The video sharing service, which allows users to upload six seconds of video per Vine, also announced that it's launching the first version of "Trends on Vine." … [Read more...]
All Houses Are Doomed in New Game of Thrones Teasers
We know the rules by now: You win or you die. That's made clear in the new Game of Thrones Season 6 teasers, which feature the torn flags of house sigils waving hopelessly in the wind. … [Read more...]