Новости за 21.08.2019

This week, Billie Eilish became the first artist born in the 2000s to top the Billboard Hot 100 with her goth trap anthem “Bad Guy,” finally unseating Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” from a record-breaking 19-week run. In doing so, Eilish accomplished what veteran artists, such as Ed Sheehan and Taylor Swift, could not.

The news comes after Insomniac's 25th anniversary. One of Insomniac's games, "Spider-Man," recently had a big uptake in sales.

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IBM research is developing an AI electronic tongue inspired by how humans taste things. Read more...

"The impact of this data breach on users could be devastating…Activity on adult sites like Luscious is the most private in nature, and nobody ever expects it to be revealed."  

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There isn’t another show on television that can match the sheer joy of Pose. Last season’s finale was remarkable because it had a fairy-tale ending for characters that don’t usually get attention, let alone the spotlight, and a show with different intentions might have gone in the other direction for its second season’s last episode, which aired Tuesday night. 

The musician will work with the shoe company to create apparel that'll enforce women's rights. Read more...

Despite Jeff Bezos' statement to make Amazon more responsible when it comes to the environment, their newest packaging can't be recycled.

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The hoax that went viral on Instagram, tricking celebrities and your aunt who shares too much about her marriage on Facebook alike, is being viciously parodied.

The AI will detect and even correct some spelling and grammar errors.

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The movie will begin production next year, 17 years after the last movie's release. 

TL;DR: The Alexa-supported Amazon Cloud Cam is on sale for $89.99, its best price in Amazon history. (It's normally $119.99, so you'll save $30.)

The plan will be available to the entire world in the upcoming months.

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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has outdone himself financially this year: the actor and former wrestler was named No. 1 on Forbes' list of highest paid actors for the year. In 2018, Johnson placed second on the list; in 2016, he earned the top spot. 

Among them include "Election," the live-action "Aladdin," and "Saturday Night Fever."

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In a researched study, the throttling occurred at all hours, despite companies stating it was only during hours of high congestion.

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The next time you're on vacation, out with friends, or at a fancy restaurant without a DSLR, use these tips to take your phone pics to the next level.

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The drone and ambulance raced through a busy city to determine which would deliver medical supplies faster.

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Not for the first time in 2019, Hollywood will turn its focus on the sexual harassment allegations that led to Roger Ailes resigning from Fox News – this time in the form of Bombshell, a feature film starring Nicole Kidman, Charlize Theron, and Margot Robbie.

Donald Trump apparently thinks even more highly of himself than we thought.

Forget posting a photoshoot of your motorcycle crash — why not whip out the ol' phone and record the aftermath of a plane crash while you wait for rescue? 

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback turned social justice activist Colin Kaepernick unites heavy hitters like Dr. Angela Davis, actress and activist Yara Shahidi, transgender actor Indya Moore, and others in an impactful video highlighting Kaepernick's Know Your Rights Camp, which he started in 2016.

Sean Michael Spicer has lied to the American people, again. 

On July 24, 2018, Donald Trump's former White House Press Secretary assured Fox News contributor Katie Pavlich that he would not be going on Dancing with the Stars because, well, he can't dance!

"Everybody wants to know if you are going to be on Dancing with the Stars. This is a yes or no question," Pavlich said to Spicer at his 2018 book party. "It's no. Zero on the rhythm. I wouldn't do that to viewers," Spicer replied. Читать дальше...

Wicked Ball is a smart ball that keeps your pet entertained while you're away. With no app required and three available play settings, this smart device will keep your pet happy all day long. Read more...

"Our goal is to help protect the information people share on Instagram and encourage security researchers to report potential abuse to us so we can quickly take action."

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