Saturday, July 14, 2018

This Is Not My Beautiful Airbnb

The show's creative influence won't be diminished and it's already received plenty of recognition in its long life. That said, when risky shows don't rake in awards, that makes it harder for their kindred spirits to make it on TV.
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Why It Matters That 'Twin Peaks' Didn't Get Nominated For Any Major Emmys
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The show's creative influence won't be diminished and it's already received plenty of recognition in its long life. That said, when risky shows don't rake in awards, that makes it harder for their kindred spirits to make it on TV.
NO VACANCY
Digital Exile: How I Got Banned For Life From Airbnb
medium.com
A few months ago, I received a cryptic message from Airbnb that sounded like something straight out that Black Mirror episode with Jon Hamm: "We regret to inform you that we'll be unable to support your account moving forward. This decision is irreversible."
MACHINES TRY TO CHEAT TOO
When Algorithms Surprise Us
aiweirdness.com
When machine learning algorithms solve problems in unexpected ways, programmers find them, okay yes, annoying sometimes, but often purely delightful.
ASSIST, DON'T REPLACE
George Hotz Is On A Hacker Crusade Against The 'Scam' Of Self-Driving Cars
theverge.com
In order to compete with the larger companies, Hotz is going directly to consumers. Using three gadgets, Hotz says he can override the driver assist systems of any late model Toyota or Honda vehicle, and replace it with his own openpilot software.
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THE WEEK IN PICTURES
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The Best Photography Of The Week
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The wild horses of Iceland, a traditional whale hunt in Indonesia, a colorful look inside North Korea and more of the best photography of the week.
A REAL CLUSTER
The Week's Coolest Space Images
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A dust-shrouded star cluster, a rare binary asteroid and other cool space images from this week.
PLAYING THE GAME
MORE THAN A GAME
The Most Important Soccer Game Ever Played
theringer.com
In 1954, Hungary met West Germany in the World Cup final. What happened next would change both nations, and the sport itself, forever.
A DAY IN THE CAGED LIFE
What 24 Hours In Prison Is Really Like
themarshallproject.org
People are constantly asking me: What's a day in prison like? Is it boring? Or are you busy? So the other day, I toted a pocket-sized notebook with me everywhere I went, scribbling down every single thing I did.
CAN'T BEAT IT
Japan's Rhythm Game Infatuation: Empty Wallets, Full Hearts
engadget.com
I am not showing you my receipts. We're not here to talk about me. We're here to talk about the hundreds of thousands of people dumping their money into the mobile rhythm-game industry. I just happen to be one of them.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
TRULY AWESOME
Kayaker Gets Up Close And Personal With A Shark That Looks Positively Primordial
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This bad boy was over 22 feet long and only seemed to have good intentions, circling to feed on plankton and making a new kayaker friend.
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The Very Best Stuff From Huckberry's Summer Sale
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Quick! Before we run out of summer, get up to 50% off brands like SeaVees, Topo Designs and Master & Dynamic.
And just like that, we're halfway through July.