Thursday, June 9, 2016

The Great Garlic Bread War Of 2016

The Future Of Apple's App Store Is Subscriptions
Digg Editions
Morning · Thu, Jun 09
WE'RE ALL GONNA PAY FOR THIS
The Future Of Apple's App Store Is Subscriptions
theverge.com
The App Store changed the way we buy software. Can Apple do it again?
THE INTERNET, DELIVERED TO YOU
Introducing Digg Editions
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At Digg, our goal is to make it easier for you to find high quality articles and videos from all over the internet, without having to wade through the excess. So we are super excited today to announce Digg Editions on email and Facebook Messenger, our newest way to help you get the most out of the internet.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Man Lives For Over A Year Without A Heart In His Body
Scientists Get First Look At Supermassive Black Hole 'Eating' Gas Clouds
LeBron James And The Cavs Return From The Dead, Take Game 3 Of NBA Finals
US Sees No Major Link Between Islamic State And Boko Haram, Despite Claims
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UNHEARD VOICES
From Mickey Mouse To The Voice Of God: The Brutal Job Of A Video Game Voice Actor
theguardian.com
The union representing people who provide the shouts, screams and roars of video game characters says ferocious sessions are damaging its members' health.
THE WHO?
Why No One Will Remember John Lennon, The Who Or Queen in 50 Years
features.wearemel.com
In 50 or 100 years from now, no one will remember rock 'n roll, according to Chuck Klosterman, a man who's made a career out of thinking too much about rock music (among other pop culture topics).
The Polls Are All Wrong. A Startup Called Civis Is Our Best Hope To Fix Them
wired.com
The old-school American political polling industry is in crisis. The reason: People have simply stopped responding to phone polls.
THE MANY-FACED BOOK
The New Front For The Culture Wars Is Facebook Meme Pages
nymag.com
Here is a remarkably stupid statement that is also true: A Facebook page created to distribute memes about garlic bread is now embroiled in controversy after posting a meme (about garlic bread) that some readers considered transphobic.
Facebook's Starring Role In The Transgender Revolution
nytimes.com
The transgender population in the United States has gone from a common punchline in 90's blockbuster cinema to the forefront of the Democratic party's presidential platform. Activism and effort played the starring role in this transformation, but many transgender people say Facebook played a crucial assist.
NETFLIX AND NO CHILL
DON'T SPOIL IT!
Chuck Klosterman On The Future Of Television
theringer.com
In an exerpt from his new book, Chuck Klosterman visualizes how television will be remembered in a distant future when TV no longer exists.
The Reason You Binge Some Shows Faster Than Others
vanityfair.com
Netflix has been studying our viewing habits, trying to answer this question. The answer, according to the streaming giant, comes down to genre. Behold, the Binge Scale.
BEFORE YOU GO
CUBISM AND THE COSMOS
Transforming '2001: A Space Odyssey' Into A Gorgeous Moving Picasso
digg.com
Bhautik Joshi used Deep Neural Networks based style transfer to create this incredible clip.
Okay, see you later today Star Children! Remember to keep the pod bay doors open.

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Plastic Beef. It's What's For Dinner

You might have noticed that there's a change in the air. The Daily Digg is now Digg Editions. Digg Editions still have the same great stories handpicked by our Editors, just with a little more flair, and some top news to freshen things up. Tell us what you think
Body On The Moor
Digg Editions
Morning · Wed, Jun 08
'NO CLUE TO WHO HE WAS'
Body On The Moor
bbc.co.uk
Why did this man travel 200 miles to die on a deserted moor?
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Clinton Claims Nomination After Wins In California, New Jersey
Bernie Sanders Says He's Not Dropping Out
Defiant Bashar Al-Assad Vows To Retake 'Every Inch' Of Syria
Monkey Triggers Nationwide Blackout in Kenya
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LET'S GO FOR A RIDE
CYCLING THROUGH TIME
How Mountain Bikes Went From Clunkers To Global Phenomenon
wired.com
About 40-odd years ago, a bunch of young California misfits changed the world with new technology. Oh, you've heard this before? Well, it wasn't a computer. It was bikes. Mountain bikes, to be exact.
GOTTA GO FASTER
Watch: The Onboard View Of The Fastest Lap Ever At The Isle Of Man Motorcycle Race Is, Predictably, Insane
digg.com
The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy Race is known for the absurd and dangerous speeds its contestants compete at. Case in point, this sub-17 minute lap — on a course that runs just under 38 miles — by racer Michael Dunlop, with an average speed of 133.393mph.
WHAT'S ON THE MENU?
ALL YOU CANNOT EAT
Inside The Museum For Fake Plastic Foods
luckypeach.com
Three hours by car or an hour and a half by high-speed train ride from Shanghai is the city of Hangzhou, the proud home of the Hangzhou Cuisine Museum. What you would see if you went there: 13,000 square feet filled with dioramas of historic Hangzhou food scenes and plastic replicas of classic Hangzhou dishes.
How Much We Eat Vs. How Much We Need, Charted
flowingdata.com
On average, we use less energy as we age, and so we should eat less. We don't always adjust soon enough though. This chart shows average calorie needs per day, based on age and activity level, compared to our average calorie consumption by age.
HOME IS WHERE THE FOOD IS
War And Pita
thewalrus.ca
How food is a key to integration for Syrian refugees in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
SOMETHING TO CHEW ON
The Hypocrisy Of The Foodie
thebaffler.com
The "food revolution" is full of ideals and ideas to make the world better, yet foodie culture can't help but perpetuate the ills it's trying to address.
BEFORE YOU GO
SUPPORTING ACTOR #5 GOT SCREWED
A Breakdown Of What Every Person Behind A $200 Million Movie Makes
digg.com
The spectrum of wages seems a little silly, especially for people who are working nearly the same job in the same departments. What gives?
We'd be happy with just $1 million, honestly.

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Smartphones Wont Make Your Kids Dumb

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Smartphones Won't Make Your Kids Dumb. We Think
Digg Editions
Morning · Tue, Jun 07
SCREENING QUESTIONS
Smartphones Won't Make Your Kids Dumb. We Think
digg.com
Sandy, like many parents, is concerned about how much time her 18-month-old spends in front of screens. Weighing up the available evidence, Olivia Solon explains that she might be worrying too much.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
AP Reports Clinton Has Enough Delegates To Win Democratic Nomination
Recall Effort Announced For Judge In Stanford Rape Case
Kimbo Slice Dead At 42
Istanbul Bomb Attack On Police Bus Kills 11
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The Best Father's Day Gift For Dads That 'Don't Need Anything'
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HOLDING COURT
TOUCH OF JAY
Meet The Maserati-Driving Deadhead Lawyer Who Stands Between Hackers And Prison
buzzfeed.com
A medical marijuana and criminal defense lawyer from Southern California has made himself into the country's leading defender of hackers. Can he save his clients from the worst law in technology — and themselves?
LITERARY CONFINEMENT
Learning Behind Bars
theatlantic.com
Though confined young people are entitled to an education by law, the quality of the education they receive can vary greatly. Why doesn't education in juvenile detention facilities get any attention or support?
PRINTER ERRORS
YOU ARE NOW LEAVING THE MATRIX
Why The Dot-Matrix Printer Icon Faded From View
motherboard.vice.com
The Print Shop was an '80s-tastic program that redefined the parameters of print design into something that could literally be called child's play. Wanna make a greeting card? Follow these instructions, then print on your dot-matrix printer. Need a sign for your lemonade stand? No problem!
$30K FOR $40
Selling A Printer On Craigslist Roped A Man Into A $30k Lawsuit
courierpostonline.com
Selling a used, black-and-white printer through Craigslist seemed simple and straightforward to Doug Costello. What he didn't know then is that he would spend the next 6 and a half years embroiled in a complicated confusing, and expensive legal dispute.
PRINT IS STILL DYING?
Why Home 3D Printing Never Lived Up To The Hype
vox.com
A few years ago, enthusiasts imagined a future where ubiquitous 3D printing rendered a lot of conventional manufacturing obsolete, as people printed everything from dishes to automobile parts at home instead of buying them in a store or online. Four years later, the home 3D printing revolution hasn't panned out.
BEFORE YOU GO
NOW SEEKING A NEW STABLE JOB
Guy Goofs Around With A $70k Camera On A Stabilizer Rig, Promptly Drops Camera
digg.com
Stabilizers are very cool pieces of equipment, but as this guy found out, you can't be totally thoughtless with the (very expensive) camera attached to the end of one.
That's all for this morning. Be careful out there.