The Best of Android Lollipop in 8 GIFs

Android Lollipop has been around as a developer preview for months , but the real version—complete with all its new Material Design tricks—is due to hit with the Nexus 9 on November 3rd. We’re getting our first extended looks at the final version on our Nexus 6 and 9 review units, so here’s a few GIFs to hold you over until it shows up on your phone. Read more…

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The meticulous process of making a Japanese wooden doll is impressive

I’m not exaggerating the tiniest bit when I say I want to fly to Japan right now and park myself right in front of this man’s hand made wooden doll shop in Japan and just watch him work. Imagine the earnest smell of the woodworking, the sound of the lathe spinning and the beauty of his concentration in making art. Read more…

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Microsoft Is Buying Minecraft for $2.5 Billion

The rumors are true, Microsoft is snapping up the block-based blockbuster Minecraft and the studio behind it. But don’t freak out; Microsoft promises that Minecraft will continue to be available on all the platforms it’s already on, including PC, Android, iOS, and yes, Playstation. Read more…

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Burger King’s new all-black burger has black buns, cheese, and sauce

Kotaku’s Brian Ashcraft reports on the new all black burger at Burger King Japan, a sandwich with black buns, black sauce, and black cheese darker than a black hole (seriously, the cheese is extremely black.) It looks kind of gross—but I really want to try it. How is this black cheese so dark, you ask? Read more…

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US military working on turning soldiers into the Wolverine

Not only the US military want to make an Iron Man suit, they also want to give the soldiers the same self-healing powers of the Wolverine, the Marvel superhero that can accelerate the healing of injuries and chronic diseases. DARPA calls the project ElectRx. Their description is fascinating. Read more…

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I thought this was a photoshop but it’s the weirdest ship I’ve ever seen

When I first saw this image I thought that some industrious Photoshop user had put together an oil tanker and a power station for the fun of it. Then I discovered she is a real thing: A full thermal power plant on top of a hull. One of these ships is now on its way to the Gaza strip. Read more…

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Is this the most amazing bathtub in the world? (Spoiler: Yes, yes it is)

It’s not a new image, but I just saw it popping again on my feed and I had the irresistible urge to get in there, to enjoy this bath during that sunset until I look like a California prune. Read more…

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How Decaf Coffee Is Made

If you’ve ever wondered how it’s possible to make decaf coffee—which you can buy in whole-bean form—when the caffeine is inside the damn bean , then you’re not alone. Fortunately, there is an answer, and it’s in this video. Read more…

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The iCloud Flaw That Could Have Caused the Nude Celeb Leaks

Over the weekend, there’s been a slew of images released showing celebrities in varying states of undress . Now, it appears that a flaw in iCloud could be responsible for the images making their way online. Read more…

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