Month: August 2020
A case of coronavirus reinfection shows the complexities of the pandemic
The scary thing finally happened: someone caught the coronavirus twice and got sicker the second time around. A 25-year-old man in Nevada got COVID-19 in March, got better in April, and got sick again in May. He had worse symptoms on the second bout, bad enough that he had to…
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I’m addicted to Instagram scams
I moved to LA mid-pandemic and furnished my apartment almost exclusively from Facebook Marketplace, a luxurious garden of budget goods that exploits all my weak points: deals, online shopping, haggling with strangers on the internet. One of the first things I bought was a table and four chairs that was…
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The Morning After: Elon Musk’s brain implant is working — in pigs
On Friday night Elon Musk made good on his promise to show a working Neuralink device. The company announced that it successfully installed its Link hardware in the brains of pigs, and in one case, removed the device without causing any obvious probl… Source
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T-Mobile is offering a free iPhone 11 Pro to new and existing subscribers
At T-Mobile, you can get a free iPhone 11 Pro if you meet all of the carrier’s qualifications. First off, you have to switch from another carrier and trade in your old device, or if you’re an existing customer, you can get one by adding a line to your plan.…
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ULA aborts launch of classified spy satellite at just 3 seconds to liftoff
Update August 29th, 8:15AM ET: At just 3 seconds to liftoff, the Delta IV Heavy aborted the launch, just after the engines initially ignited and then shut off quickly. ULA says “an unexpected condition” prompted the abort. ULA’s CEO, Tory Bruno, noted the vehicle is in good shape, but the…
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The 10 Best Portable Coffee Makers (2020): All-in-Ones, French Presses, and More
Whether it’s Aeropress, French press, or faux espresso, we’ve found the best ways to make a great cup of Joe anywhere. Source
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