Facebook's Solar-Powered Internet Drone

Name: Facebook's Solar-Powered Internet Drone
Uploaded: 2016-11-11T16:42:07-05:00
Description: Facebook has pretty obvious reasons to get internet access to as many people as possible. To help spread the reach of the ubiquitous social network, Facebook launched Aquila, a solar-powered drone that cruises the stratosphere at altitudes of more than...

Facebook has pretty obvious reasons to get internet access to as many people as possible. To help spread the reach of the ubiquitous social network, Facebook launched Aquila, a solar-powered drone that cruises the stratosphere at altitudes of more than 40,000 feet. There's only one problem: getting internet to the drone. WIRED looks at how Zuckerberg and company are solving the problem of getting the internet to some of the most unconnected places on Earth.

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Chinese Ice Cave Never Thaws

In China's Shanxi Province, the Ningwu ice caves are beauty wrapped in an enigma. Despite relatively mild conditions on the surface, underground, the temperature never rises above 32°F. Formed millions of years ago, the Ningwu caves keep their frozen glory all year round.

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Movies That Predicted the Future

Reality TV, the fall of cable, facial recognition software — these are just a few of the things that were foretold on the silver screen. Here's 10 predictions of the future that turned out to be spot-on. And strangely, Jim Carrey seems to be in most of them.

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Hydrow Connected Rowing Machine

Rowing machines engage 86% of your muscles and can burn up to 400 calories in just 20 minutes. Hydrow might be the best rower in the world, combining those workout benefits into a sleek new tech-savvy machine. Hydrow is made with commercial-grade components, with a 10-roller smooth gliding seat, and has been tested to last for over 3 million cycles. It also features a 22" HD touchscreen monitor with a hi-fi speaker for over 5,000 workouts led by Olympians and world-class athletes, stretching beyond rowing to cover HIIT, circuit training, yoga, and more. From 11/8-11/14, shoppers can enjoy $400 off the Pro and $200 off the Wave as part of Hydrow's BFCM Preview Sale.

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Simple App

Make hitting fitness goals and living a healthier lifestyle simple — with the Simple app. Simple isn't a restrictive list of do's and don'ts. Using AI and a team of nutritional, behavioral, and medical experts, Simple gives users an incremental approach to help form healthy habits that last without give-up and quit burnout. After filling out a detailed survey, users with have access to the NutriScanner, an easy-to-use food logger, daily workout plans with everything from strength training to yoga, and Avo, an AI-powered in-app coach to answer questions and offer real-world applicable suggestions. With Simple, you can live healthier without feeling like going to boot camp.

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Red Bull Rampage 2016

In what's probably the most insane competition in extreme sports, riders take on the Red Bull Rampage. The freeride mountain bike competition takes place in the hills of Virgin, Utah, where competitors try navigate the steep cliffs and rocky man-made paths for a nice chunk of change. This GoPro edit will have you squirming as you get a first-hand view of the runs, jumps, and carnage of this year's event.

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Beware The Slenderman

On May 31, 2014 in Waukesha, Wisconsin, a 12-year-old girl was lured into the woods and stabbed 19 times by two of her peers. Their reasoning — the Slender Man. The tall, faceless man in black has spawned panic and fear across the internet since his creation in 2009, even causing believers to experience amnesia and paranoia. In this documentary, Directer Irene Taylor Brodsky explores this internet folklore through interviews with the families of the victim and the perpetrators of this real life horror film, airing on HBO in January 2017.

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Camp Snap Screen-Free Camera

Back before screen-sporting digital cameras existed, you had to wait to see the photos you'd taken. The Camp Snap Camera aims to return to this simpler time with a vintage-style, screen-free build. It has only a shutter button and flash selector switch for controls and uses an 8-megapixel sensor and LED flash to capture film-like photos. The rechargeable battery can take 500 photos per charge and the camera can hold 2,000 photos at a time; they can be offloaded via USB-C or SD card. Thanks to its sturdy build and simple design, the camera is extremely rugged, and offers no distractions, leaving you free to enjoy the moment.

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KilgourMD Prevention Scalp Serum

The best way to stop hair loss is to catch ti before it starts. KilgourMD's Prevention Scalp Serum is the first line of defense, fortifying hair follicles and preventing them from shrinking to keep full-looking hair. Prevention Scalp Serum helps block the hormone DHT that triggers hair thinning while helping to protect against environmental and age-related damage.

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Action Bronson Vs. Hot Wings

Action Bronson loves food. Action Bronson loves getting high. Action Bronson doesn't like it when smashing hot wings ruins his buzz. But it's okay; he brought some backup. The host of VICE's F&^K That's Delicious ends up doing as much of the interview as getting interviewed on the set of Hot Ones.

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Flying Over Iceland

Iceland is an island nation of rugged beauty, cold, and volcanic activity. Populated by fair giants and at least one living Mountain. Yannick Calonge captures the central Icelandic landscape from the air in this stunning high-definition footage.

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