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  • Hyperloop One races to new top speed, and a famous billionaire chairman

    Hyperloop One set a new company record when it reached a blistering 242 mph outside of Las Vegas on Friday — and days later, it gained a famous billionaire.  The company named Richard Branson its chairman on Monday, rebranding itself as Virgin Hyperloop One, Axios reports. It hopes to one day zip commuters across the …

    December 19, 2017 | by Raheel
  • 'Rogue One' set up this 'The Last Jedi' storyline and you probably didn't realize it

    Spoilers for Star Wars: The Last Jedi follow. Consider yourself warned.  Rogue One and The Last Jedi may not seem to have much direct connection. Though the two movies were released a year apart, they are set decades apart in the Star Wars timeline. Only one character (Leia, who shows up at the end of …

    December 19, 2017 | by Raheel
  • ‘She Knew’ posters accuse Meryl Streep of keeping quiet about Weinstein’s abuse

    Throughout Los Angeles, posters of Meryl Streep smiling while standing alongside predatory producer Harvey Weinstein now hang. The actress’s eyes are blocked in the image, and within that block is the statement, “She Knew.” It’s not known who’s behind the street art, but the message is pretty clear: The actress is being accused of enabling …

    December 19, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Think of Codeanywhere as Google Drive for developers

    Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Whether you code as part of your 9-5 job or as a hobby, having your projects available anytime, anywhere, from any device can be a major contributor to your productivity. The solution: Codeanywhere. SEE ALSO: Net Neutrality is …

    December 19, 2017 | by Raheel
  • You need a new belt and this is the one you should get

    Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Maybe it’s because they serve a strictly utilitarian purpose, or maybe it’s because your sports coat covers ’em anyway, but belts tend to be a sartorial afterthought. SEE ALSO: Net Neutrality is dead and your privacy is at …

    December 19, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Scientists and advocates aren't buying the Trump administration's anti-science bullsh*t

    The scientific community’s response to the reported Trump administration “word ban” has been swift and fierce.  SEE ALSO: 7 words the CDC is reportedly banned from using include ‘transgender’ and ‘science-based’ In a call on Tuesday, representatives from LGBTQ as well as women’s and family health organizations strongly condemned the reported ban of seven words …

    December 19, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Save on a turntable that will help you digitize your (Dad's) vinyl collection

    Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Vinyl is back in a big way.  In the last few years, this resurgence has drastically improved the availability of vinyl records, from both classic and modern artists. The audio hardware industry has been quick to respond, offering updated …

    December 19, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Political debates have seeped into everything this year, including Taylor Swift's new app

    Politics has successfully seeped into every bit of our consciousness this year. Sure, it’s always impacted our lives, but these days, even playing a particular song or supporting a specific artist can have intense ramifications. That goes for Taylor Swift, too.  The singer, who released her sixth record, reputation, this year, is as much known …

    December 19, 2017 | by Raheel
  • How running a fake 'Last Jedi' porg fan account taught me to let go of my anger

    I remember the first time I saw a porg, I thought, “I have a bad feeling about this.”  Porgs, a small aquatic alien species native to the planet Ahch-To, debuted earlier this year in a behind-the-scenes video for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. They have been hanging out with Luke Skywalker during his self-imposed exile …

    December 19, 2017 | by Raheel