iOS 13 Beta 5 prepares iPads and iPhones for more productivity

With the launch of iOS 13 and its new sibling, iPadOS 13 getting closer, the number of huge changes introduced in beta releases are also getting smaller. It’s more about fine tuning now than making a big splash but that’s not to say there aren’t any interesting new things to glean from the latest beta. Those small changes are still … Continue reading

Hacker Claims to Be in Possession of Personal Info on Up to 20,000 LAPD Applicants

The Los Angeles Police Department has warned that a hacker is claiming to be in possession of the personal information of roughly 2,500 “officers, trainees, and recruits,” as well as 17,500 other LAPD applicants, NBC Los Angeles reported on Monday.

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Brazil Prison Riots Leave 57 Dead And 16 Decapitated

Prison authorities said a fight erupted around 7 a.m.

Parents Reportedly Gave Up Custody Of Their Kids To Help Get Scholarships

The reports showed some wealthy parents used the strategy to gain tens of thousands of dollars in need-based aid.

Colbert Transforms Trump’s Latest Racist Attacks Into A Brutally Honest New Song

The “Late Show” host sings about how the president sees Baltimore to the tune of “God Bless America.”

Scientists create contact lenses that zoom on command

Nosebleed seats may soon be a thing of the past. Scientists at the University of California San Diego have created a prototype contact lens that is controlled by the eye’s movements. Wearers can make the lenses zoom in or out by simply blinking twice…

Tesla Megapack large-scale batteries to power utility-size projects

Tesla may be best known for its electric cars but an important part of that equation is the battery. And for Tesla to truly become a credible proponent of eco-friendly transportation, it can’t settle for just any batteries but has to make its own. Developing sustainable energy sources not just for its cars but for other projects has become just … Continue reading

American Horror Story: 1984's Campy First Teasers Depict a Wet Hot American Bloodbath

It seems like just days ago we were all looking forward to basking in the summer sun’s radiating embrace the way nature intended. But suddenly, summer’s almost over, which means fall’s right around the corner—and with it a new season of Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story.

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Rich People Now Just Signing Over Custody of Their Kids to Score Financial Aid, Apparently

As if one major college-related scandal weren’t enough in a year, there comes this news: wealthy parents in Illinois are reportedly scamming financial aid for their college-bound children by transferring guardianship to someone else, freeing up said children to claim financial independence. Is this pretty unethical?…

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Data breach compromises info for 20,000 LAPD officers and applicants

Los Angeles police officers are the victims of what appears to be a serious data breach. The city’s Personnel Department has warned the LAPD that intruders stole personal information for roughly 2,500 officers and 17,500 officer applicants, includin…