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Shooting victim broadcasts own attack live on Facebook - CNET

​ Live-streamed video shows three men sitting in a car smoking and singing along with music when dozens of gunshots ring out.

'Mr. Robot' Season 2 could be as captivating, thrilling and jarring as its first

​ It doesn't take long for Mr. Robot to establish just how dark its sophomore season will be.  Its two-episode premiere brims with cringe-inducing scenes. Like Elliot Alderson (Rami Malek) standing hunched over — head tilted, eyes bulging — and laughing maniacally like something out of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Or that same Elliot taking a bullet point-blank to the forehead, only to stand up seconds later while oozing blood down his face, deadpanning the line, "Are you done?" SEE ALSO: Hackers, experts decode the magic of 'Mr. Robot' ahead of Season 2 None of it makes sense — and it's not supposed to. At least not yet. These are the same kind of mind-numbing twists and turns that made USA Network's breakout hacker drama a hit. And it's the same kind of grit that will continue to make creator-writer Sam Esmail's summer thriller one of the most captivating shows on TV — at least, if the rest of the season lives up to Wednesday's hair-raising, reality-bending premiere. Read more... More about Tv, Christian Slater, Rami Malek, Mr. Robot, and Entertainment

Starry night photos will remind you just how beautiful the world can be

​ Having just passed the June solstice, the Australian night sky is at its most beautiful. With the evenings lasting longer and the crisp winter winds blowing away the clouds, the sky has become a playground and Australia's avid photographers aren't letting it go to waste. SEE ALSO: Stunning moving portraits show human side of Australian politicians Photographer Grant Mcintyre captures the Milky Way from Port Macquarie, New South Wales.Image: Grant McintyrePhotographer Bryan Jones spoke with Mashable Australia about the importance of patience when it comes to capturing images at night.  Getting the photo just right is far from a point-and-shoot exercise. "I find the most difficult thing about shooting the skies during night is trying to get the perfect conditions," Jones explained. "Having little to no wind and clear dark skies is a very difficult thing to time." Read more... More about Space, Milky Way Galaxy, Photography, Australia, and Watercooler

Senator pummels Mark Zuckerberg with questions about gun sales on Facebook

​ Facebook is facing new questions over how it deals with guns on its network after reports that the Dallas police shooter previously arranged to buy an AK-47 on Facebook. Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey sent a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom Wednesday urging them to do more to prevent their platforms form being used as a marketplace for firearms. Markey's letter follows an earlier report in the New York Daily News that says the Dallas police shooter used Facebook to arrange the purchase of an AK-47 in 2014. It appears that gun was likely not involved in the shooting that left five police officers dead and seven others injured but it raises new questions about Facebook's policies. In Markey's letter, which you can read in its entirety here, the senator asks several pointed questions about how Facebook enforces its ban on private gun sales.  Read more... More about Facebook, Apps And Software, Tech, and Politics

China's descending space module may not be out of control after all

​ Hi, everybody: Please chill out. While some overblown headlines may lead you to believe that China's space station module — which played host to Chinese astronauts in the past — is on an imminent, possibly dangerous crash course with Earth, that's not the full story. SEE ALSO: To the Moon and Beyond: China's Five-Year Plan for Space It's true that eventually China's Tiangong-1 — which translates to "heavenly palace" in English —  will eventually come back through Earth's atmosphere, but that breakup isn't necessarily happening in the next few weeks, and even if it were, it shouldn't necessarily be a cause for serious concern. Read more... More about China Space Station, Chinese Space Program, China, Human Spaceflight, and Spaceflight

Zendesk’s “Automatic Answers” taps machine learning, AI to generate bot-style email responses

​  Chat bots have ballooned in popularity in recent months, and now we’re seeing some interesting examples of how that technology, where computers interact and respond to human requests, is being used to solve other problems. Today, Zendesk is taking the wraps off “Automatic Answers”, a service for businesses to reply to emails from customers without ever having a human… Read More

The short, chubby iPhone 7 could have a larger battery inside

​ We already told you the iPhone 7 could be short and chubby, and now we know what may be hiding inside: a bigger battery. The OnLeaks Twitter account is a fairly reliable source for Apple info ahead of launch, and is reporting that the new iPhone 7 could have a slightly larger battery. Specifically, it’s said to be 1960mAh compared to the  1715mAh battery in the iPhone 6s. Pretty reliable (not 100% but almost…) source told me #iPhone7 battery = 1960mAh (#iPhone6s = 1715mAh) — OnLeaks (@OnLeaks) July 13, 2016 MacRumors has posted an image of a battery it believes… This story continues at The Next Web

Why NASA's video feed cut away from that 'UFO' - CNET

​ Suspicions are spreading on YouTube and elsewhere that the space agency saw something odd in orbit that it might not want to share with the world. We went ahead and asked about it.

Chinese businessman gets nearly 4 years in prison for US hacking case - CNET

​ Defendant worked with two hackers in China for several years, targeting sensitive military technical data for theft.

The US women’s Olympic volleyball team is using a wearable by VERT to monitor jumps

​  The road to the Rio Olympics for the U.S. women’s volleyball team has included grueling six-hour practice sessions, sparking the need for players to train smart — not just hard. After all, one critical injury could derail the team’s chances of a successful showing on the world stage. That’s where a tiny wearable by VERT comes into play. Read More

Pokemon Go player says he was stabbed, carried on playing - CNET

​ Technically Incorrect: An Oregon man says that while playing the game, he was stabbed by a stranger but needed to continue his Pokemon quest.

'Game of Thrones' theme covered by an army of floppy disks

​ Yikes, if winter is coming, someone make sure to get this intricate computer hardware orchestra somewhere dry. YouTube user Paweł Zadrożniak, who had previously used his technologic symphony "The Floppotron" to cover tunes from a galaxy far, far away, brings Game of Thrones into the Information Age with this beep-filled cover. If "The Floppotron" truly wanted to honor its source material, however, someone would unexpectedly kill the invention just as everyone was starting to love it.  Ryan Gosling sings a song of love in 'La La Land' trailer Samuel L. Jackson's sweary guide to 'Game of Thrones' is the best recap we could ask for Leslie Jones is John Cena's life coach and there's a lot of hilarious shouting Emma Stone and Maya Rudolph beautifully cover 'Call Your Girlfriend' with butter tubs Read more... More about Music, Technology, Game Of Thrones, and Watercooler

Jennifer Aniston is fed up with the media's rumors and scrutiny

​ In a blog post published by The Huffington Post, actress Jennifer Aniston addressed her frustration with the constant scrutiny, body shaming and fake pregnancy rumors written about her in many tabloids.   More details: http://on.mash.to/29SOuBM Read more... More about Mashable Video, Media, Celebrity, Real Time, and Entertainment

People are spending more time in 'Pokèmon Go' than Facebook and Snapchat

​ Nintendo's seemingly unstoppable mobile hit has reached a new milestone. iPhone users may be spending more time playing Pokèmon Go than they do browsing Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter or Instagram, according to a new report. SEE ALSO: Pokemon Go shouldn't be as good as it is The numbers, from app analytics company Sensor Tower, show that iPhone users spent more time using Pokèmon Go than the leading social media apps. Players spent, on average, just over 33 minutes playing the game, compared to 22 minutes on Facebook and 18 minutes on Snapchat, according to Sensor Tower's research. Those may sound like some pretty staggering numbers, but there are few important caveats to these stats. First, Sensor Tower only looked at usage on a single day: Monday, June 11, just days after Pokèmon Go's official release. Read more... More about Social Media, Facebook, Pokemon Go, Apps And Software, and Tech

ESPN2 and ESPNU airing esports marathons Sunday

​ Esports: they aren't just for streaming anymore. ESPN is planning to run marathons of esports-related programming this Sunday on its ESPN2 and ESPNU networks. SEE ALSO: From Atlanta to Cologne to Kiev: The travel-weary lives of 'Counter-Strike' pros It's a day of events centered around the Street Fighter V finals at EVO in Las Vegas, the year's biggest fighting game tournament. While ESPN is only broadcasting the Street Fighter finale (eight other games are also presented at EVO), it plans to fill Sunday with other competitive gaming content across its networks. While none of it is a live broadcast aside from the EVO portion, multiple genres are represented. Read more... More about Evo, Street Fighter V, Espn, Esports, and Gaming

Barcelona Wax Museum thinks E.T. was in ‘Star Wars'

​ Any self-respecting Star Wars fan remembers the very first scene of A New Hope, when Princess Leia hides a secret message with R2-D2 and E.T., and the two of them escape to Tatooine. That seems to be what's implied by the Barcelona Wax Museum ("Museo de Cera"), who casts the hero of E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial in their Star Wars scene. Also included is possibly Meryl Streep as Luke Skywalker. SEE ALSO: MashReads Podcast: 'The World According to Star Wars' Image: yemyself / imgurThis is the image that has been making the rounds on Imgur and social media, but the actual scene is a bit larger. No word on whether E.T. flew his bike through the Kessel Run in 12 parsecs. Read more... More about Wax, Star Wars, and Watercooler

Feeling uninspired? Do more of what already works

​ In 2004, nine hospitals in Michigan began implementing a new procedure in their intensive care units (I.C.U.). Almost overnight, healthcare professionals were stunned with its success. Three months after it began, the procedure had cut the infection rate of I.C.U. patients by sixty-six percent. Within 18 months, this one method had saved 75 million dollars in healthcare expenses. Best of all, this single intervention saved the lives of more than 1,500 people in just a year and a half. The strategy was immediately published in a blockbuster paper for the New England Journal of Medicine. This medical miracle was also… This story continues at The Next Web

This may be the world's most beautiful bike path

​ Pity the poor urban dwellers who have to cycle home on a sullen grey concrete bike path. If you lived in Auckland, New Zealand, you'd be able to take a far more scenic route. Designed by Monk Mackenzie Architects, the Nelson St Cycleway project, dubbed the "LightPathAKL," turned 600 metres of unused highway offramp into a bright pink streak through the city. SEE ALSO: 10 amazing Prisma app images that started as simple selfies "The former asphalt highway was given a highly vivid and provocative pink resin and aggregate surfacing," architect Dean Mackenzie said in an emailed statement. "This transformed the space from a disused highway into a highly contemporary urban space used by cyclists and pedestrians." Read more... More about New Zealand, Bike Paths, Bikes, World, and Australia

Android Pay launches in Australia

​  Google is continuing the expansion of Android Pay in Asia Pacific after the mobile payments service went live in Australia today, its most significant launch in the region to date. Read More

Rugby league player's epic face-plant proves group hugs are dangerous

​ Yeah, sports! It's a good, A-plus feeling when you and your chums score a goal, touchdown or try in sportsball, so why not celebrate the momentous occasion? SEE ALSO: Annoyed eagle attempts to carry young boy away in Australia That's what rugby league player Aaron Woods was at least trying to do Wednesday night. Woods attempted to leap into the embrace of his teammates after the New South Wales Blues scored a last gasp try to win the third State of Origin match in Sydney. Sadly, that jump saw him plunge to the ground in a heapPlease watch the moment in all its terribly awkward and hilarious glory. Read more... More about Video, Watercooler, and Australia

LeBron, Carmelo, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade speak out against violence at ESPYs

​ "Enough is enough." NBA stars Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James opened up the 2016 ESPY Awards with a plea directed toward their fellow athletes. SEE ALSO: Baton Rouge protestor in viral photo: 'I am a vessel' "We cannot ignore the realities of the current state of America," Anthony said. "The events of the past week have put a spotlight on the injustice, distrust and anger that plague so many of us. The system is broken. The problems are not new, the violence is not new and the racial divide is definitely not new. But the urgency to create change is at an all-time high." Read more... More about Vilonce, Lebron James, Espys, Watercooler, and Videos

A modern-day Renaissance: APIs fuel a cultural shift in businesses

​  As software proliferates every corner of a business, IT is being crushed by demands from users who require applications and data to be always available and always connected. IT can no longer meet the demand by simply running faster on the hamster wheel. The new operating model requires IT to build reusable, self-service assets and infrastructure to avoid reinventing the wheel every time a… Read More

DigitalGlobe unveils next-generation imaging satellite

​  It’s really frustrating when that super-fly Snapchat you took at 55 mph of the unreleased Tesla Model 3 you caught in the wild turns out blurry. DigitalGlobe will be able to snap that picture from 400 miles away, at 17,000 mph, with its new satellite. TechCrunch got a sneak preview of DigitalGlobe‘s, nearly billion dollar, satellite that will be able to send hella dope grams… Read More

Jennifer Lawrence inspired the new face in 'Star Trek Beyond' - CNET

​ Co-writer Simon Pegg reveals that the mysterious character was inspired by one of Jennifer Lawrence's earlier movies.

​Government drones spray ferrets with M&Ms - CNET

​ The US Fish and Wildlife Service wants to make sure endangered ferrets stay safe from a deadly disease, so it comes up with a plan involving remote-controlled chocolate.

After 32 years, Koss finally considers color options for the Porta Pro headphones - CNET

​ Koss is calling on its loyal Porta Pro fans to vote on a new colorway.

'Pokémon Go' drone concept would let you catch creatures pretty much anywhere

​ Because as of last week everything must somehow be related to Pokémon Go, a company in the Netherlands called TRNDlabs posted a video of something called the Pokédrone.  SEE ALSO: Man playing 'Pokemon Go' gets lured into a pond The tiny, palm-sized drone would — according to the video — allow the user to better access hard-to-reach Pokémon. "Once connected via Wi Fi to your phone, the Pokémon Go app uses the Pokédrone's GPS and camera instead of the phone's GPS and Camera," reads the description on the company's website.  Image: trndlabsBut before you get too excited, holster your Pokéthusiasm — we've confirmed that it isn't real.  Read more... More about Concepts, Pok Mon Go, Pokemon Go, Drones, and Drone

The walls come alive in this interactive installation (Tomorrow Daily 390 show notes) - CNET

​ ESI Design recently installed three massive LED walls that react to passing people that's chock full of technology and beautiful visuals.

6 legendary women who deserve to be Disney princesses

​ Stories of strong females in the world are abundant, but not always told in pop culture. With the news of Elena, Disney's first Latina princess, and the anticipation of Moana, the first Hawaiian princess, you might wonder what other wonderful, exciting legends could make Disney's next feature. SEE ALSO: Disney Characters Become Part of Our Selfie-Obsessed World Looking through history and folk stories, there are quite a few women from every corner of the globe that could rival the likes of Mulan, Belle or even Elsa. Here are six of our favorite women of legend we hope to see on the big screen. If you're curious, there are even more incredible stories of incredible ladies on the website, Rejected Princesses. Read more... More about Conversations, Art Graphics, Art, History, and Women

A company tried to fool the internet with fake viral videos for 2 years

​ You may have heard of Zardulu, the possible creator of the subway pizza rat, but now there is a new fake viral video machine in town.  An Australian company has come clean, telling the world it has been creating fake videos for two years with the intention of them going viral and fooling news sites and TV news channels around the world.  SEE ALSO: How Lonelygirl15 taught us to doubt everything on the internet The Woolshed Company, a film production firm based in Melbourne, produced eight videos, including viral hits involving a bear chasing a snowboarder, a shark spotted in Sydney Harbour and a lion taking revenge on a trophy hunter.  Read more... More about Australia, Hoax, Viral Video, Watercooler, and Conversations

Crackle announces premiere date for Adam Brody, Martin Freeman drama 'StartUp'

​ LOS ANGELES — Adam Brody is returning to the small screen with Crackle's new show StartUp. The streaming platform announced Wednesday that the 10-episode series will start on Sept. 6, 2016. SEE ALSO: Martin Freeman, Adam Brody to star in show about unlikely tech entrepreneurs Set in Miami, the drama "explores what happens when a brilliant, yet controversial tech idea gets incubated on the wrong side of the tracks by three strangers who don’t necessarily fit the mold of tech entrepreneurs.”  It stars Brody (The League), Martin Freeman (Fargo), Edi Gathegi (The Blacklist) and Otmara Marrero (Graceland). Read more... More about Adam Brody, Start Up, Streaming Services, Sony Television, and Crackle

Look out, Samsung: Alcatel's Idol 4S is respectable, affordable and all about VR

​ As if Xiaomi and Huawei eating Samsung's lunch in the smartphone market wasn't already enough trouble, now the Korean electronics giant has to worry about Alcatel. Announced at Mobile World Congress in February, Alcatel's finally revealed a release date and U.S. pricing for the Idol 4S, the follow-up to the well-received Idol 3.  Unlike other smartphones playing in the $300-400 price range (like the OnePlus 3), Alcatel is positioning the Idol 4S as more than just a smartphone — it's an experience. Part of that experience is the packaging, which doubles as a VR headset. SEE ALSO: Alcatel's $250 Idol 3 is a Nexus by another name — and that's great Read more... More about Value, Virtual Reality, Vr, Android, and Smartphones

Son of Louisiana man killed by police urges peaceful protest, 'not guns'

​ Cameron Sterling urged those demonstrating against police brutality to "protest in peace, not guns," on Wednesday as he spoke to reporters for the first time.  Sterling's father, Alton, was pinned to the ground and fatally shot by Baton Rouge police on July 5. Officers were investigating a call about a man with a gun outside the convenience store where the elder Sterling sold CDs.  SEE ALSO: Larry Wilmore delivers potent monologue about Alton Sterling's death Cameron Sterling urged people to "come together as one united family. There should be no more arguments, disagreements, violence, crimes." Read more... More about Guns, Protest, Cameron Sterling, Alton Sterling, and Baton Rouge

Can everyone just leave Captain Picard alone and let him read? - CNET

​ Hey Worf, keep the music down and the fighting to a minimum, will ya? The Captain wants to engage with his book.

The UK needed a foreign secretary and chose Boris Johnson for the job

​ Boris Johnson has taken on yet another leadership position in the United Kingdom. After his time as both the mayor of London and one of the Brexit campaign leaders, he has now become the country's foreign secretary.  Read more: http://on.mash.to/29T7ikC Read more... More about Mashable Video, London, United Kingdom, Uk, and Real Time

Crunch Report | More Affordable Tesla Model X

​ Endangered Ferrets that are planned ro be saved by M&M dispensing drones, Senator Al Franken sends letter to Niantic about Pokemon privacy issues, Google acqu-hires KIFI to Enhance Spaces app, There is a more affordable Model X now. Unity raises 181 Million dollars. All this on Crunch Report! Read More

Netflix orders workplace comedy from Chuck Lorre about a weed dispensary

​ LOS ANGELES — Chuck Lorre is taking his talents to Netflix. Netflix has ordered a new comedy from The Big Bang Theory executive producer. The half-hour multi-camera show — titled Disjointed — has an initial order of 20 episodes. SEE ALSO: Netflix renews 'Bloodline' for third season The workplace comedy follows a lifelong advocate for legalization — played by Kathy Bates — who is "living her dream" as the owner of an L.A.–area cannabis dispensary. She works alongside three bud-tenders, including her 20-something son and a deeply troubled security guard. All of them are more or less constantly high. Read more... More about Weed, Kathy Bates, Tv, Comedy, and Chuck Lorre

Android Pay launches in Australia with ANZ and American Express on board

​ Following on the heels of Apple Pay and Samsung Pay, Google's own mobile payments platform Android Pay launched in Australia Thursday. It kicked things off with ANZ as its major banking partner. Already available in the U.S. and UK, Android Pay launched in Singapore in June. SEE ALSO: 2 years after iOS, Google Hangouts on Android gets video messaging ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott called the partnership a "big step forward for ANZ." From Thursday, ANZ customers can use either an ANZ Visa debit or credit card, or an ANZ American Express credit card with Android Pay. Android Pay can also be used with American Express-issued cards, among other partners. Read more... More about Mobile Payments, Anz, Android Pay, Google, and Australia

Coal-dusted portraits of WWII women railroad workers

​ Mrs. Irene Bracker, mother of two, a wiper at the roundhouse.Image: Jack Delano/Library of CongressEven before the attack on Pearl Harbor and the the official entry of the United States into World War II, a massive mobilization effort had begun, carried by the nation’s railroads.With German submarines disrupting oceanic shipping, more freight was transported by railroad. When rationing on gasoline and rubber was introduced, civilians flocked to train transportation, doubling railroad passenger traffic between 1940 and 1944.With enlisted men heading overseas, railroad companies turned to women to keep their overtaxed locomotives maintained and running smoothly. By 1945, some 116,000 women were working on railroads. Read more...More about Women Empowerment, Women In The Workplace, World War Ii, History, and Retronaut

UK newspapers come to terms with Boris Johnson as new foreign secretary

​ Britain was rocked on Wednesday by the shocking appointment of former London mayor and prominent Brexit campaigner Boris Johnson to the role of foreign secretary. The move — made by new Prime Minister Theresa May in a cabinet reshuffle that also saw George Osborne replaced by Philip Hammond as Chancellor — was met with disbelief and jokes aplenty on Twitter. SEE ALSO: 7 times the new UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has insulted other countries With his history of making offensive comments about other countries, cultures and political leaders, he seemed an odd choice for the position. The news dominated many of the UK's papers as they rolled off the presses overnight, with publishers expressing various degrees of disbelief. Read more... More about Foreign Secretary, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, and World

Made In Space plans to create a superior optical fiber in microgravity

​  Made In Space, the company that owns and operates a 3D printer on the International Space Station, has announced their next big project: growing optical fiber in microgravity. The company is scheduled to send a new manufacturing product to the ISS in the first quarter of 2017. If initial tests are successful, the company could begin producing higher-quality optical fiber for applications here… Read More

Lightroom for iOS receives the gift of universal RAW support

​  Adobe’s Lightroom is a widely used tool among photographers, but the mobile version has always been hampered by poor RAW support — until now. Previously limited to DNG files, Lightroom for iOS now has the ability to open and tweak any RAW file that the desktop version can. Read More

U.S. stock indexes are hitting all-time highs, but nobody is terribly excited about it

​ With all the political and social tumult in the U.S. and abroad, you might expect that the stock market wouldn't be doing terribly well.  Turns out, it's doing just peachy. The two biggest U.S. stock indexes — the Dow Jones Industrial average and the S&P 500 — have closed at record highs for much of the week. That's great news if you've got any sort of retirement savings, and even better news if you're near retirement.  SEE ALSO: How Imgur maintains its geek cred as it chases ad dollars The strength of U.S. stocks is particularly encouraging after markets took a sharp tumble following Britain's vote last month to leave the European Union.  Read more... More about Business, Economy, and Stock Market

Exxon climate probe takes surreal turn as congressman subpoenas state attorneys general

​ The Republican chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee issued subpoenas of two state attorneys general and eight environmental organizations on Wednesday, seeking records about their investigation into ExxonMobil Corp's climate denial activities.  The subpoenas are the latest in a string of investigations from Texas Rep. Lamar Smith and the majority members on his committee into climate change research in the federal government, as well as activist groups and now states that are looking into whether Exxon broke the law by misleading investors and the public about the true causes of global warming.  Read more... More about Congress, Politics, Global Warming, Exxonknew, and Exxon

AT&T’s Flying COW isn’t what you think it is (thank goodness)

​ AT&T today wrote a blog post detailing a proposed project involving something called a Flying COW. And no, it’s not a nursery rhyme book. COW stands for Cell on Wings, which is the company’s new drones initiative to bring LTE service to high volume areas like concerts, festivals, or disaster sites post-emergencies. “A Flying COW may even be able to provide coverage when a vehicle is unable to drive to a designated area,” the blog post says. AT&T says it is currently researching how to use drones to send large amounts of data in real-time and will trial the program nationally… This story continues at The Next Web

This Fashion Week show celebrated the beauty of dreadlocks

​ NEW YORK — While some have demanded attention for #BlackLivesMatter from fashion week, others are celebrating black culture on the runway. SEE ALSO: There was a silent but powerful #BlackLivesMatter protest at fashion week Assembly New York, the Lower East Side store and burgeoning fashion label, showcased an entire cast of black models Wednesday.  The mane attraction? Dreadlocks. All types, textures, and lengths on several men who stood in a single file line.  Shown at the Cadillac House downtown, the brand's founder, Greg Armas, told Mashable the hairstyles were not unlike the clothing he designed.  Read more... More about Hair, Lifestyle, Entertainment, Style, and Menswear

Pokémon Go will soon get ads in the form of sponsored locations

​  After having become one of the most viral mobile applications of all time, Pokémon Go will soon include advertising, according to its developer. In an interview with the Financial Times, Niantic CEO John Hanke said that “sponsored locations” would provide a new revenue stream, in addition to in-app purchases of power-ups and virtual items. In other words, retailers and… Read More

Pokemon Go said to be getting retail-sponsored locations - CNET

​ Companies might soon be able to pay to have their stores featured in the hit game's virtual map.

Kojima was very worried that Death Stranding would leak before E3, says he barely slept - CNET

​ Hideo Kojima even had to use a separate bathroom at E3 so no one would know he was there.

7 times the new UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has insulted other countries

​ The position of UK Foreign Secretary was filled Wednesday night local time. It's a role that requires nuance, diplomacy and tact as the country negotiates its place delicately in a post-Brexit world. So who did new Prime Minister Theresa May give the job to?  Boris Johnson of course. SEE ALSO: 'Part Kenyan' Obama slur from Boris Johnson prompts Trump comparisons The former mayor, the man who campaigned vigorously for the country to cut its ties with long term foreign allies in the EU and who recently called President Obama "part-Kenyan" has just, genuinely, been given the job.  Here's what he has to say about various nations and leaders abroad. Read more... More about Foreign Secretary, Uk, Boris Johnson, and Us World
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