JakeBrad: 2016-08-21

Saturday, August 27, 2016

This robot is a lousy sandwich chef - CNET

In her latest clip, robotics video-blogger Simone Giertz proves that a robot is no match for a stubborn jar of peanut butter.

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Thrill-seeking unicyclist rides on edge of 840-foot-high chimney in Romania - CNET

It takes someone with superhuman balance and nerves of steel to unicycle and juggle on top of a tall, crumbling structure. Meet Flaviu Cernescu.

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Friday, August 26, 2016

Whoops! False Northern Lights alert triggered by lawnmower - CNET

British group sent out a red alert for scenic aurora borealis, but uh, a staffer on a riding mower just drove too close to the sensor.

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Stormtrooper who bonked head in original Star Wars movie has died - CNET

British actor Michael Leader will be remembered for his long-term role on the BBC's popular "EastEnders," but the famed space blooper will never be forgotten.

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Styley Star Trek stamps will deliver your mail at warp speed - CNET

New postage honoring 50 years of obeying the prime directive will soon whisk your letters to any starfleet address...on this planet at least.

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Ax handle made using gummy bears looks handy and delicious - CNET

Made from gummy bears, resin and a double ax head, this gadget looks more like a snack than a signature lumberjack tool.

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The 404 Show 1673: Proxima b, Uber's big loss, unsubscribable email lists (podcast) - CNET

Giant Bomb's Vinny Caravella talks with Jeff about Proxima b, how hard it is to actually unsubscribe from certain email lists and what Uber's $1.27 billion loss means for the future of the shared economy.

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Snakes on a cell tower: T-Mobile photo full of nope nope nope - CNET

Paging Samuel L. Jackson! You're needed immediately at a T-Mobile cell tower to deal with some $@*$%!# snakes.

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Jar Jar returns in this 'Rogue One' parody - CNET

This fan-made trailer for "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" gives you exactly what you never wanted -- more Jar Jar Binks.

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Who's the deadliest cybernetic villain in movies? Hint: Cartman would approve - CNET

An entertaining analysis examines Darth Vader, Agent Smith and a dozen other baddies, and comes up with one colossal champion.

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Crave giveaway: Awesome CNET Moving Day Grab Bag - CNET

As CNET cleans up before our remodel, one reader will clean up too. This week's free goods include a tough laptop backpack, a hardcover book filled with game art and earphones shaped like devil horns.

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Thursday, August 25, 2016

'Rick and Morty' co-creator wants to hire you for his VR world - CNET

Writer, producer and voice actor Justin Roiland says he wants to make "super duper games" through his new VR development company, Squanchtendo Games.

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Office supplies as fingernail art? This tutorial nails it - CNET

This viral video shows you how to use Liquid Paper, Sharpie pens, scented markers and glitter glue for something more artistic than school and office work. If you're into that sort of thing.

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Artist submerges black dress in Dead Sea, salt turns it white - CNET

Salt crystals not only changed the color of the dress, but added hundreds of pounds to its weight.

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All hail Octobot! Harvard debuts adorable 3D-printed soft robot - CNET

Harvard researchers build a tentacled little robot made entirely of flexible parts. No electronics needed.

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Meet the (alleged) aliens of Proxima b - CNET

Almost 60 years ago, an account emerged of aliens from a planet around Proxima Centauri. It's been largely forgotten, but now that we know the planet is real, does the wild story deserve another look?

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Record-holding Batman costume stocked with 23 working Bat-gadgets - CNET

Ben Affleck might feel a little envious if he sees this tour of a crazy Batsuit with a suite of functional crime-fighting gadgets.

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Robo-baby contraception attempt leads to increase in teen pregnancy rates - CNET

The use of infant simulators to educate teens about contraception is having the opposite effect, with pregnancy rates up among girls who attend the programs.

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Need a ghostwriter? Spooky self-writing spellbook has the magic touch - CNET

This sinister Halloween and party prop has the write stuff, and can maybe help with your Hogwarts homework.

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Pie in the sky: Drones to deliver Domino's pizza in New Zealand - CNET

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a hand-tossed Hawaiian with mushrooms. And you don't even have to tip the delivery drone.

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Hemsworth and Hiddleston visit a children's hospital as Thor and Loki - CNET

The "Thor: Ragnarok" actors prove they're superheroes in real life by taking a break from the movie set and making an unexpected visit to an Australian hospital for kids.

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Obduction launch trailer delivers your Myst fix for the modern age - CNET

A new game from the makers of Myst beckons players into a fresh world of mystery, puzzles and eye-opening landscapes.

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'That music is scary!' Robots react to the trailer for horror movie 'Morgan' - CNET

How will human-like robots react to the creepy trailer for a new movie starring Kate Mara and Paul Giamatti?

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Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Good thing Rick Astley doesn't mind Rickrolling, cause we're never gonna give it up - CNET

The singer whose 1980s video is at the heart of a recurring internet joke says he knows it's not personal.

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Beware of moldy bagpipes: Doctors warn musicians of health concerns - CNET

Players who don't regularly clean their instruments could end up suffering from "Bagpipe lung," according to a new case study.

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Why Heath Ledger's Joker was the best Batman bad guy - CNET

No joke! A new video makes a convincing argument as to why the Clown Prince of Crime makes the perfect antagonist for the Dark Knight.

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China's Mars rover concept looks like a butterfly - CNET

China plans to send an expedition to Mars soon and it wants to land a very pretty rover on the surface.

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Ranking the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies - CNET

CNET's Eric Franklin ranks all 13 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and asks that you please be gentle with your reaction. Updated August 24, 2016.

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Fisherman reportedly kept $100 million pearl under his bed for 10 years - CNET

The 75-pound natural pearl is now on display in the Philippines, waiting to be authenticated. It kind of looks like a shiny wad of gum.

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Here are all your Pokemon saying, 'YAS!' in character - CNET

Bask in the jubilant absurdity of all your favorite Pokemonsters saying, "YAS!" in voices tailored to each character.

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Proxima b, the closest Earth-like exoplanet, is real (pictures) - CNET

The newly discovered Proxima b orbits Proxima Centauri, the nearest star beyond our solar system. Proxima b might host water and even life.

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Proxima b could be the planet Earthlings escape to video - CNET

Astronomers have located an Earth-like planet next to our nearest neighboring star, Proxima Centauri, which could be our new home in the distant future.

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Could life exist on Proxima b, the closest Earth-like planet in the universe? - CNET

A planet that could be Earth's cousin is circling the nearest star beyond our sun. Could Proxima b also host cousins of a different sort?

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Discovery of 'another Earth' revs plan for fly-by of laser-propelled spacecraft - CNET

Breakthrough Starshot, the Stephen Hawking and Mark Zuckerberg-backed plan to send spacecraft to our stellar neighbors, has a new target, and it wants you to have the chance to glimpse it up close.

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Found in space: Planet Proxima b could be Earth's closest cousin - CNET

It's the biggest exoplanet news since the first one was spotted two decades ago. Meet Proxima b, the world beyond our solar system that future generations may visit one day.

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Exclusive film clip: Watch 'Snowden' demolish his CIA aptitude test - CNET

Edward Snowden, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, demonstrates serious smarts in this scene from Oliver Stone's upcoming political thriller. Get a first look here.

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'Snowden' aces CIA test in exclusive film clip video - CNET

Controversial ex-NSA contractor Edward Snowden, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, demonstrates serious smarts in this new clip from the Oliver Stone movie.

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Get a pair of waterproof wire-free earbuds for $59.49 - CNET

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This Eleven figure from 'Stranger Things' needs to be real - CNET

Toy maker Funko crafts an Eleven figure from "Stranger Things" in its signature Pop Vinyl style, complete with an Eggo waffle and bloody nose.

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'Revenant' for kids: Honest Trailers praises 'Jungle Book' remake - CNET

Honest Trailers takes a critical look at the movie's lush CGI moments, deep plot points and celebrity voiceovers.

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Spending too much? This high-tech handbag locks up your wallet - CNET

The iBag 2 concept knows when and where you're likely to overspend.

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Wil Wheaton talks growing up on Star Trek, as actor and man - CNET

Star Trek's 50, Wil Wheaton isn't yet. The man who played "Next Generation" boy genius Wesley Crusher opens up about his favorite behind-the-scenes moments and which actor he never wanted to let down.

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Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Seals wear tiny hats to study Antarctic oceans - CNET

Scientists have found out a lot more about the melting of Antarctic ice shelves thanks to elephant seals wearing satellite trackers on their heads.

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Super-size snake sheds skin, samples social media - CNET

Wessie the Westbrook, Maine, snake decided to discard its 10-foot-long skin in the woods, and then it discovered Twitter.

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The CraveCast boldly chats about 50 years of Star Trek, Ep 27 video - CNET

The crew welcomes Captain Kooser to share stories from the 50th-anniversary Star Trek con and away team member Kelsey Adams calls for a rethink of one reboot character.

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The CraveCast boldly chats about 50 years of Star Trek (CraveCast Podcast, Ep. 27) - CNET

The giant blue screen of death comes for us all - CNET

This photo of the infamous Windows error screen on a five-story Thai shopping mall is like something out of a sci-fi movie.

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Sulfuric acid on a Big Mac makes for a gross-out combo meal - CNET

Corrosive acid makes contact with a McDonald's hamburger with disgusting (and slightly surprising) results.

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Adorable Pokemon burgers not made from actual monster meat - CNET

Take your Pokemon Go passion to a new level by stuffing some Pokemonsters in your mouth.

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'Nothing will prepare you' for 'Game of Thrones' new season, says Arya - CNET

Maisie Williams just read the season 7 script, and she's tweeting teases about just how bad things are going to get when the HBO show returns.

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Courageous couple scales crane perched atop giant skyscraper - CNET

Love can soar to great heights. Watch as a loving duo dare to climb 2,099 feet up China's Goldin Finance 117 to prove romance isn't dead.

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The CraveCast celebrates half a century of Star Trek - CNET

With so many galaxies to explore, it shouldn't be a surprise the USS Enterprise and the rest of Starfleet are still at it 50 years later. Our crew chats about Star Trek's past, present and future today at noon PT.

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Penguin promoted to brigadier in Norwegian Army - CNET

A king penguin living in Scotland is quite the celebrity in Norway thanks to his rapid rise through the ranks of the Royal Norwegian Guard.

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Tablet Tuesday: Get an iPad Pro 12.9 with 2-year warranty for $589 - CNET

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Meet the candidate campaigning for Congress via Uber - CNET

Uber and Lyft driver Casper Stockham slapped a campaign magnet on his car, and it started conversations. Multiple chats with voters later, he may never quit driving, even if he makes it to Washington.

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Life in the kill box: 'Eye in the Sky' targets the ethics of drone strikes - CNET

Meeting with CNET, director Gavin Hood talks kill chains, drone policemen and how the US government has "ripped up" the Geneva Convention.

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VR lets you ride in the palm of a huge Gundam fighter (if you're in Japan) - CNET

Gundam, a super popular franchise that started as an anime show in 1979, is being brought further into the 21st century thanks to HTC's virtual reality tech.

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It's been 50 years since Earth was first photographed from the moon - CNET

On this Day in History: On August 23, 1966, NASA's Lunar Orbiter 1 took the first photograph of Earth from the moon's distance.

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Happy 25th birthday to the World Wide Web - CNET

On this day in history: On August 23, 1991, new users for the first time were able to access the World Wide Web. The occasion is known as Internaut Day.

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Sunday, August 21, 2016

Musician balances on Pokeball while playing Pokemon theme on flaming bagpipes - CNET

Watch the talented Unipiper dressed as the creature Charmander perform the ultimate tribute to Pokemon Go.

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