Saturday, February 9, 2019

Exit The Matrix

Saturday's top stories are here.
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The Beatific Imperfection Of Keanu Reeves In The Matrix, 20 Years Later, What Does Military Service Look Like For A Gen Z Soldier?, and more.
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A PEEK BEHIND THE VEIL
HE KNOWS KUNG FU (AND EMOTIONAL DEPTH)
The Beatific Imperfection Of Keanu Reeves In 'The Matrix,' 20 Years Later
vulture.com
Throughout the 1990s Keanu Reeves created a form of action stardom that no other actor has quite achieved before or since — one predicated less on testing the limits of his body than on highlighting its beauty.
'THE BEST-WORST THING I'VE EVER DONE'
What Does Military Service Look Like For A Gen Z Soldier?
melmagazine.com
As struggling recruiters scramble to understand memes and neck tattoos, two active duty service members give us their view of being 22 and in uniform.
TO EACH THEIR OWN
Real Estate Listing For Suburban Pennsylvania House Takes One Hell Of A Turn
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​Looking to move to the Philadelphia suburbs? Need a place with 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a little something extra? Deeply enjoy the works of writer E. L. James?
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This Tiny Key Turns Your iPad Into a Wireless Second Display
lunadisplay.com
Luna Display is the only hardware solution that turns any iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Luna sets up in seconds and instantly connects over WiFi — so you can be productive at the office or on the go.
LOOKNG GOOD
DRAW THE LINE
Bolivia's Wild Architecture, And More Of The Best Design Of The Week
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The vibrant look of New Andean architecture, Kehinde Wiley's St. Louis and an all-mirror house in the mountains.
PICTURE THIS
Japanese Cities Blanketed In Snow, And More Of The Best Photography Of The Week
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Gorgeous Mexican architecture, surfers who braved the polar vortex, and other best photos of the week.
JEFF QUEZOS
This Week's Best Memes, Ranked
digg.com
It's an internet fight and only the funniest meme will emerge victorious. This week's challengers? Jeff Bezos memes, Nancy Pelosi memes, and "I made queso."
TECH SUPPORT
HERE COMES THE SON
How SoftBank Ate The World
wired.co.uk
Led by the charismatic Masayoshi Son, Japanese conglomerate SoftBank's Vision Fund is taking over tech, one company at a time. This is the story of what happens if the disruptors are disrupted.
'ACCESS IS NOT THE SAME AS USE'
The Government Is Using The Wrong Data To Make Crucial Decisions About The Internet
recode.net
Bad maps mean federal money isn't being spent where it should be to build out broadband connectivity.
THE WEB YOU ONCE LOVED IS DEAD
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thebaffler.com
The internet feeds on its own dying dreams.
'A JAMNES JOYCE WANNABE'
The 50 Best One-Star Amazon Reviews Of Faulkner's 'The Sound And The Fury'
lithub.com
It's a literary classic for a reason, but I would never fault anyone for not being interested in devoting that attention. However, as it turns out, many people reviewing books on Amazon... would.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
SCREEEEEEEEEEE
Please Respect This Frog's Personal Space
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We love this amphibian like our own child.
FROM THE DIGG STORE
The Apple HomePod Works With Siri — And Is On Sale Today
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Apple's done it again with the HomePod: this innovative smart speaker measures only seven inches, but automatically adjusts its acoustics to fill whatever space you're in, so you can enjoy the most high-fidelity audio experience. Plus, enjoy an extra 10% off with coupon code HOMEPOD10.
Are we living in the Matrix? It doesn't matter, it's Saturday.