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The Mueller report is the source of a hilarious meme now that it’s available to the public

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Some of you have been waiting a long time for this one to come out, but it’s finally out there, The Mueller Report is available in its entirety, and you can read it almost in full if you want to. But, just as people expected, the report does contain redacted portions meant to protect ongoing matters, so you won’t get to go through everything Mueller’s team has put together. Whether you do read it or not, you should know the report has already inspired a glorious meme that you’ll undoubtedly find everywhere on social media in the future. Don't Miss : SanDisk’s portable SSDs are way too good to be this affordable Many of the report’s redacted parts have labels that you wouldn’t expect to see on any redactions — they’re labeled “Harm to Ongoing Matter,” or HOM, and “Personal Privacy.” If you haven’t already guessed it by now, “Harm to Ongoing Matter” is the label that inspired all the new memes that you might have already seen on Twitter or Facebook (via Mashable ). So if you h...

Here are the most Googled queries in each state around Christmastime

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The Christmas holiday is a time of gift-giving, family get-togethers, and singing carols. We get time off from work, we get to spend time with the ones we love, so no wonder this time of year tends to bring out the best in people — as well as spur people to ask some pretty unusual questions via a a Google search. That’s according to a new state-by-state roundup of what the top Google searches are around the country during the holidays, a roundup put together by the team at SatelliteInternet.com. The results, suffice it to say, are interesting – and might surprise you. For example, the top Christmastime Google Search query in the Lone Star State is “Is the Grinch real?” (Texas, you guys ok?) Over in California, it’s “Is Starbucks open on Christmas?” In Florida, it’s simply: “Amazon.com.” There are lots of family-friendly searches in the middle part of the country, with searches about everything from Christmas lights to “Family activities.” Don't Miss : This $80 smartwatch ...

‘Bad Lip Reading’ folks hilariously spoof an Apple keynote

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It’s hard to believe, but the folks over at Bad Lip Reading have been at it for 7 years now. To give you a sense of how long they’ve been around, their first video was a parody of Rebecca Black’s Friday . Since then, the BLR YouTube channel has pumped out a steady stream of funny videos that dub comical soundbites over otherwise serious or mundane clips. While the BLR YouTube channel usually focuses on politics or sports — their NFL videos are some of the funniest and most widely viewed clips they have — they recently decided to focus their comedic talents on Apple. In effect, they took a few regular Apple keynotes, stitched them together, and replaced the audio with all sorts of tomfoolery that’s well worth watching. Don't Miss : This $80 smartwatch is a better deal than any smartwatch on sale, and it lasts for 30 days per charge The video begins with Tim Cook introducing the Apple Skin Twist to thunderous applause. I’m not sure who they got to do the Tim Cook impression but...

Google’s Doodle for Halloween is a surprisingly fun multiplayer game

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As if we haven’t already wasted enough time on the internet this month looking for Halloween costumes and figuring out which bars and restaurants have the best specials, Google is now tempting us with a new online game within its latest Doodle. On October 30th, Google shared a new Doodle on its homepage which features a game called The Great Ghoul Duel , and although it’s relatively simple, it’s surprisingly fun to play. In order to join a match, all you have to do is head to Google.com on your desktop or mobile browser and tap on the colorful Doodle in the middle of the page with the green and purple ghosts. Before being paired up with other players, you will be able to go through a short tutorial that explains how to play. Don't Miss : Bose’s newest earbuds claim to help you sleep better – and people say they actually work Once you’re comfortable with the controls, you can join a match to team up with three other players on either the green or the purple team and battle th...

How to play Google’s secret adventure game

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One of Google’s most iconic Easter eggs is that dinosaur game that becomes playable any time the Chrome browser is unable to connect to the internet, but it turns out that it’s not the only game the company has hidden from sight. Last month, Reddit user attempt_number_1 discovered a full text adventure game hidden in Google Search which no one had ever seen before. It’s unclear how long it’s been there, but anyone can play it at any time. In order to access the game, you’ll need to open up a browser (Chrome is preferable, but Edge and Firefox both work as well), head on over to Google.com, and search for “text adventure.” Once you reach the search results, hold down Ctrl+Shift+J on Windows or Command+Option+J on Mac to open the console. You should see a prompt asking if you want to play a game. Type “yes,” press enter, and the game will begin. Don't Miss : Cable companies are furious that we’re telling everyone about this $50 box In this original text adventure, you play as ...

Apple Glasses are still years away from becoming real

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Apple’s interest in augmented reality (AR) is pretty clear by now. With iOS 11 last year the company brought AR experiences to the iPhone and iPad, giving developers the tool needed to build AR apps and games that can run on current iOS devices. In the future, however, Apple’s AR ambitions are expected to greatly evolve, culminating with the creation of highly sophisticated but inconspicuous AR glasses that could deliver iPhone experiences straight to your retina. A new report estimates that Apple’s first Glasses will arrive in late 2021, about a year later than expected. Don't Miss : Set the mood with these LED light bulbs that look like real flickering flames The prediction comes from Loup Ventures’ Gene Munster: We believe AR is real and Apple will be a beneficiary. We expect Apple’s AR theme to play out in three phases. First, this fall we expect 2 to 3 new iPhones to join iPhone X with advanced optics for AR (VCSEL arrays). Second, AR apps built using ARKit will slowly...

The viral ‘Yanny or Laurel’ debate is driving the internet insane, but we have the answer here

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past 24 hours, you’ve probably run into the latest viral trend: “Yanny” vs. “Laurel.” On Monday evening, YouTube personality Cloe Feldman shared a three-second audio clip on Twitter in which a robotic voice utters a noise. Some people are hearing “yanny,” while others are hearing “laurel.” Yes, this is the equivalent of the photograph of the multicolored dress that took the internet by storm in 2015. The fun (and frustration) of the clip is rooted in the fact that everyone seems to be split fairly evenly on the true nature of the sound. With over 14,000 votes, “laurel” edged out “yanni” 61% to 39% in a poll conducted by @KFCRadio on Twitter, but the disagreements and conversations have continued well into the week. Don't Miss : Today’s best deals: $20 cord-free earbuds, best Fire TV accessory, waterproof speaker, Crock-Pots, more Listen for yourself with the video below. It might take a few attempts before you hear the same sound...

Watch a robot prove humans are obsolete by performing the most difficult task known to man

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One of the many reasons I’ve lived in the same apartment for five years is because the idea of having to deconstruct and then reconstruct my IKEA furniture (or worse yet, buy new IKEA furniture and assemble it) is too much to bear. If you’ve ever had to put together an IKEA bed or dresser, you know where I’m coming from. OK fine, calling it “the most difficult task known to man” is tongue in cheek, but sometimes it seems like IKEA makes its assemblies so complex just to troll us. That’s why I wasn’t too surprised to learn that researchers have built a robot than specializes in IKEA assembly. New Atlas reports Nanyang Technological University (NTU) scientists in Singapore spent three years developing the robot you’re about to see in action. The team wanted to test the limits of robotic precision and AI intelligence with the robot, and although it appears to have been a complicated process, the results speak for themselves. Don't Miss : Amazon’s big one-day Roku sale drops 3 mo...

Watch a drone crash into Apple’s new spaceship campus in Cupertino

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We’ve been watching footage of the brand new Apple Park in Cupertino, California filmed by drones for months, but over this past weekend, the inevitable finally occurred. A drone crashed into the complex. Matthew Roberts, who has been filming the progress of the Apple Park for years, was contacted by someone who lost control of their drone as it was hovering over the Apple Park this weekend in an attempt to find out where it had crashed. After some time searching with his own DJI Phantom 4 Pro, Roberts eventually found the drone wedged between two solar panels on the roof of the facility. The original pilot got in touch with Apple to tell the company what happened, but there’s no word yet on whether or not he will get his drone back. Don't Miss : It’s crazy how much better the Fire TV Stick and Roku Stick are with this simple $20 accessory The good news is that, regardless of the drone’s future, the footage of the crash landing will live on. Roberts uploaded the footage on hi...

This 660-foot basketball shot set a world record, and now it will blow your mind

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You’ve seen them perform similar trick shots before, breaking world records in the process, and some of you are already fans of the Australian YouTubers known as How Ridiculous . But whether you’re aware of their ball tricks or not, you absolutely have to watch the following video of a mind-bending 660 foot basketball shot. Don't Miss : How could you not spend $37 on a box that’ll save you $120 a year on your cable bill? Before you ask, it’s a new Guinness World Record for the Highest Basketball Shot in the world. It was performed from the top of the Maletsunyane Falls in Lesotho, Africa. Derek Herron, a member of the How Ridiculous team, was harnessed in to a safety rope as he made the shot from the edge of a 660 feet (200m) cliff. The new record breaks the old one, which belonged to the same YouTubers — that’s the 180m Mauvoisin Dam (Switzerland) shot. Aside from the difficulty of the shot itself, you’ll also notice how incredibly complex the actual setup of the photo sh...

Logan Paul to take a break from posting videos as outrage from his ‘suicide video’ grows

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Earlier this week, YouTuber Logan Paul sparked an avalanche of outrage when he uploaded a video that depicted a suicide victim hanging from a tree in Japan’s Aokigahara forest, otherwise known as the ‘suicide forest.’ Compounding matters, Paul and his cohorts were arguably mocking the victim in a video that went out to Paul’s YouTube subscribers, many of whom happen to be young children and teenagers. While YouTube certainly has its fair share of horrific videos, Paul’s massive YouTube channel boasts more than 15 million subscribers. Though YouTube eventually pulled the video, Paul was widely criticized from all angles for exploiting the dead and for acting in a disrespectful manner. With the criticism raining down, Paul on New Year’s Day fired off a tweet apologizing for uploading the video in the first place. Don't Miss : Apple brand battery cases for the iPhone 6/6s and iPhone 7 are discounted on Amazon “I didn’t do it for views,” Paul explained. “I get views. I did it be...