Video shows the massive size of the U.S. military’s arsenal
What’s the biggest weapon in America’s arsenal? And what’s the smallest device that can be used in combat? What about everything in between these extremes? A neat video answers these questions by showing us the impressive U.S. military arsenal, complete with official names, sizes, and drawings. And, before you ask, everything gets compared to a regular U.S. soldier as well.
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Amazon gives you yet another reason to join Prime Now
If you’re not an Amazon Prime subscriber yet, in spite of all the perks Amazon’s service has to offer, then there’s one more thing you need to check out. The retailer has launched a dedicated site for its Prime Now same-day delivery service called Primenow.com that is available both on desktop and on mobile. The service was available exclusively as a mobile app for almost a year and a half since launch.
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The painstaking ways ‘Game of Thrones’ kept Jon Snow’s fate a secret
It’s Tuesday already, which means there’s really no excuse for you to keep trying to avoid Game of Thrones spoilers, especially if you’ve been waiting for months to see whether Jon Snow is alive or not. The internet was buzzing with Jon Snow all weekend, and every Thrones fan was probably talking about him on Monday. And actor Kit Harington was a huge topic as well, and not just because Jon Snow came back from the dead in episode 2.
A video showing the actor apologizing to fans for his dishonesty regarding the fate of his character went viral online, and more details about how Game of Thrones makers kept the secret for ten months became public.
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Most Netflix subscribers believe the service will replace traditional TV
This might not come as much of a surprise, but the average Netflix subscriber doesn’t have much faith in the future of traditional television. In a recent survey, AllFlicks polled over 3,000 Netflix users, asking whether or not they thought Netflix could one day replace pay TV altogether.
Over 75% said they did.
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Uber surge pricing may soon be a thing of the past
Great news for Uber passengers — a new report from NPR is claiming that the company is working to end the practice of surge pricing. Specifically, the report claims that Uber sees surge pricing as “a market failure” and “a problem to be solved” if it’s going to continue growing at its current torrid pace.
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There’s finally a way to get iMessage support on your Android phone
Did you switch from iOS to Android and find yourself missing iMessage? After all, there’s a lot to like about Apple’s text application that features end-to-end encryption, file transfers, and cross-platform support – as long as you’re using either iOS or Mac.
Those Android users who happen to own MacBooks and iMacs will be happy to hear that there’s a new app called PieMessage that brings iMessage support to their Android handset.
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The best price we’ve seen for our favorite new Samsung sound bar
When you think of Samsung as a brand, sound bars certainly won’t be the first things that come to mind. You’ll think of hot Android phones like the new Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. You’ll think of stunning ultra high-definition televisions with display quality that cannot be matched by any of Samsung’s rivals. And so on.
But if you’re looking for an entry-level sound bar with sound quality that rivals far more expensive options, Samsung should definitely be on your radar. The Samsung HW-K450 2.1 Channel 300 Watt Wireless Audio Soundbar (2016 Model) is our favorite new entry-level sound bar on the market right now, and it’s on sale on Amazon for the lowest price we’ve ever seen.
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Why the McLaren F1 supercar still needs a 20-year old Compaq laptop for maitenance
The McLaren F1 is an iconic car, an undisputed supercar among supercars. For nearly 13 years, the McLaren F1 was the fastest production car ever built, maxing out at a top speed of 231 mph. Though the car was in production for about eight years – from 1992 through 1999 – only 106 vehicles ever came off the production line. Today, it’s believed that only 100 F1s still exist today.
Now if you happen to be one of the lucky souls with an F1 in your garage, you might be surprised to learn that if you go in to get it serviced, the workers there aren’t necessarily relying upon the world’s most high-tech equipment to get the job done.
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Marvel’s Ultimate Captain America Marathon might be the best way to see ‘Civil War’
Based on early reviews, Captain America: Civil War might be Marvel Studios’ most impressive achievement to date. Despite all of the expectations and the growing sense of superhero fatigue, Marvel has somehow managed to release a movie with a higher rating than any of its previous MCU films.
Therefore, it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that the studio is planning another massive movie marathon to celebrate the release of Civil War.
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How is it possible that brand new 65″ 4K Samsung TVs are this cheap now?
It’s just crazy how far we’ve come in the TV market. New tech used to cost a ridiculous premium for years following its introduction. But now, progress is so quick that prices drop almost instantly. Take 4K resolution, for example. Ultra HD is still in its infancy but high-quality 4K TVs are already shockingly affordable.
Case in point: The brand new Samsung UN65KU6300 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV (2016 Model) is on sale for just $1,460 with free shipping from Amazon.
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