Bored pilot draws penises on the flight radar with his plane
Taking a flight is often exciting, or even scary, for those of us who only rarely take to the skies, but pilots spend a huge portion of their lives in the air and, well, sometimes they get bored. That appears to be what happened in South Australia on Tuesday when he spent some time drawing a message and a couple of crude images as he sped around in a training aircraft.
The pilot, who works for Flight Training Adelaide according to Australia’s ABC News, was putting a new engine through its paces and had to spend some serious time in the air. Rather than a random pattern or boring old loops, the man flew a path that spelled out “I’M BORED” on flight-tracking radar, along with a couple of shapes that vaguely resemble penises.
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Bored pilot draws penises on the flight radar with his plane originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 20 Feb 2019 at 22:05:51 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Mark Zuckerberg just accidentally undercut the rationale for Facebook Portal
Remember when Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently announced that his new annual personal challenge for 2019 would include participating in a series of discussions about the impact of technology on society? The first such discussion has been held, with Zuckerberg choosing to sit down with Harvard Law professor Jonathan Zittrain to talk about all manner of privacy and tech issues.
At one point, Zuckerberg started making the case that he didn’t think society would ever get to the point where people feel comfortable having a camera in every living room. At which point — yes, you guessed it. Zittrain pointed out that Facebook is selling a hardware product that is literally that very thing.
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Mark Zuckerberg just accidentally undercut the rationale for Facebook Portal originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 20 Feb 2019 at 21:03:50 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sam’s Club has a great Galaxy S10 deal that may be too good to pass up
It’s finally that day of the year, the day that many Samsung fans have been waiting for. Samsung has just concluded its Unpacked media event, which was packed with all sorts of announcements, from a surprisingly detailed Galaxy Fold presentation to the introduction of the 4G and 5G versions of the Galaxy S10 series, as well as new wearables. But the Galaxy S10 is the highlight of the day, and the only product that can really move the needle when it comes to Samsung’s bottom line this year. And now, Samsung is ready to kick off pre-orders, ahead of the March 8th launch.
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Sam’s Club has a great Galaxy S10 deal that may be too good to pass up originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 20 Feb 2019 at 20:08:22 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Lobster bellies make for great armor, according to MIT
Lobsters dominate the menu at seafood restaurants but they also happen to be true wonders of the ocean. They’re covered with rugged armor, which is standard for many crustaceans, but a new research effort by scientists at MIT took a look at one of the less flashy parts of the lobster: the belly.
In a new paper published in Acta Materialia, researchers reveal that the soft underbelly of the American lobster is so great at protecting the creature’s insides from the jagged ocean floor that a similar material could be useful for humans as full-body protection.
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Lobster bellies make for great armor, according to MIT originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 20 Feb 2019 at 19:35:54 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Google built a microphone into its Nest security system – and forgot to tell anyone
Here’s one way to let users know that the gadget you sold them includes a microphone that you forgot to tell them about: You can announce an over-the-air software update that enables the microphone in the device to support a digital assistant triggered by voice commands. Presto. You didn’t know you bought something with a mike inside, and now you do.
In today’s installment of tech giants behaving badly, Google has found itself in hot water over news that its Nest Secure home security system has included a microphone this whole time which, it turns out, the company never disclosed was there. Nest Secure got an update earlier this month that essentially turned it into another Google Assistant device, which means — whoops, we forgot to tell you that, yeah, that means there’s a microphone inside.
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Google built a microphone into its Nest security system – and forgot to tell anyone originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 20 Feb 2019 at 19:06:35 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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This gorgeous Moon shot took 50,000 individual photos to create
We’ve seen some pretty stunning images of the Moon over the years thanks to high-powered imaging tools from NASA and other space agencies, but you don’t need a massive observatory just to create a gorgeous picture of Earth’s closest neighbor. Photographer Andrew McCarthy produced the incredible Moon image you see above (and here, in full resolution) using a Sony camera and a standalone ZWO astronomy camera that you can buy yourself for under $300.
The catch? Well, the image isn’t a single photo but the result of some 50,000 individual photos snapped, studied, and then stitched together. That’s a lot of work for a single image, but the result suggests it was more than worth it.
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This gorgeous Moon shot took 50,000 individual photos to create originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 20 Feb 2019 at 18:14:13 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Save $16 on a micro screwdriver set with 24 steel bits and a nifty aluminum ejector case
Looking for a high-quality screwdriver set that can accommodate all of your smartphones, tablets, computers, and anything else in and around your home that’s held together by tiny screws? It doesn’t get any better than the Nanch 24 in 1 Micro Screwdriver Kit Set. This compact kit features a fantastic design and build quality you have to see to believe. It comes with 24 steel bits that are all magnetized so you don’t lose those tiny screws, and it’s on sale at a $16 discount today on Amazon.
Nanch 24 in 1 Micro Screwdriver Kit Set, Small Magnetic Repair Tool Kit for iPhone Mac book pro…: $21.99
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- Ergonomic Design Precision Driver: New design aluminum alloy handle keep the screwdriver no shake when working;
- S2 Steel Driver Bit: Alloy steel bits ,hard heated treatment finished to reach hardness HRC 60±2 for durable use;
- Universal Repair Kit:24 magnetic bits ideal for repairing smartphones,iPhone,eyeglasses,macbook air pro and other small tablets;
- Portable and Handy Pocket Screwdriver Set:Compact case in perfect size for portable,easy to push and open,anodize oxidation treatment in the surface of the case for anti-sweat and anti-corrosion.
- Meet Needs of Professionals:Completely re-engineered to ensure you own a precise pro tech tool kit.
Nanch 24 in 1 Micro Screwdriver Kit Set, Small Magnetic Repair Tool Kit for iPhone Mac book pro…: $21.99
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Save $16 on a micro screwdriver set with 24 steel bits and a nifty aluminum ejector case originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 20 Feb 2019 at 17:51:37 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Everything leaving Netflix in March 2019
Slowly but surely, the trickle of Disney content leaving Netflix continues as we move ever closer to the release date of the House of Mouse’s own Disney+ streaming service. Next month, both Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End and Beauty and the Beast are departing Netflix, while the two remaining Marvel shows (Jessica Jones and The Punisher) have both officially been canceled. How much Disney content will be left by the end of 2019?
Thankfully, there aren’t too many disappointing departures in March, all things considered. Both Ghostbusters movies will be taken off, as will the truly funny Role Models, but Netflix has really cut down on tough losses in recent months. Sure, it’d be nice to keep The Breakfast Club, but we’re also getting rid of Pearl Harbor.
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Everything leaving Netflix in March 2019 originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 20 Feb 2019 at 17:28:15 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Bose makes a compact sound bar that’s $100 less than the rival model from Sonos
Bose’s latest home speaker is called the Sonos Beam, and it’s a terrific little sound bar that delivers terrific sound in a compact enclosure. It’ll also set you back $350, which is a pretty tall order for many people. If you’re looking for a great alternative that’s still made by a premium brand and still delivers phenomenal sound quality in a tiny package, the Bose Solo 5 TV Sound System is just what the doctor ordered.
Bose Solo 5 TV Sound System: $249.00
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- Single sound bar provides better sound quality compared to your TV.The Solo 5 TV sound system is an easy solution, with advanced technologies that deliver the clear audio your TV can’t.
- Dialogue mode to make every word and detail stand out
- Bluetooth connectivity to wirelessly stream music from any of your devices
- One connection to your TV. Optical audio input (digital); Coaxial audio input (digital); 3.5 mm aux input (analog)
- Universal remote controls TV, bass, Bluetooth connections and more
- Speaker:2.6 H x 21.6 W x 3.4 D (3.73 lbs), Remote control:4.1 H x 1.6 W x 0.4 D (5 oz)
Bose Solo 5 TV Sound System: $249.00
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Everything you need to know about preordering Samsung’s Galaxy S10
Now that Samsung’s lineup of new Galaxy S10 handsets has been unveiled and everyone has started to get a sense of the design and specs you can expect from these new devices, the next consideration is when you can actually get your hands on the variant you prefer. Luckily, we’ve got you covered on all fronts, so read on for the important details like first availability and the variety of carrier offers.
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Everything you need to know about preordering Samsung’s Galaxy S10 originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 20 Feb 2019 at 16:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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