Shows
CouncilCastCouncilCast #139 - Anything Sex Related (The Silent Episode) - 10/6/20
Science
It is possible to go back in time to meet yourself: https://www.npr.org/2020/09/27/917556254/paradox-free-time-travel-is-theoretically-possible-researchers-say?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=science
It came come back to get us: https://gizmodo.com/new-mini-moon-might-actually-be-old-space-junk-coming-b-1845179504
Technology
Computers powered by light: https://gizmodo.com/this-new-quantum-processor-is-made-of-light-1845158108
Faster internet coming to a town far away from you: https://www.engadget.com/google-fiber-starts-testing-2-gbps-speeds-123513626.html
Other Cool/Weird Shit
When was the last time this guy bought a new TV: https://gizmodo.com/18-months-of-mysterious-internet-outages-traced-to-vill-1845139844
Black licorice killed a man: https://gizmodo.com/too-much-licorice-stopped-man-s-heart-and-killed-him-d-1845168547
2020-10-0900 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #138 - Good Riddance - 9/22/20
Science
There may be life in our solar system: https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/09/unexpected-chemical-found-in-venus-upper-atmosphere/
NASA will pay you to collect moon rocks: https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/09/nasa-says-it-will-pay-private-companies-to-gather-moon-rocks/
Technology
World's largest picture frame: https://www.engadget.com/worlds-first-3200-megapixel-digital-photo-185553820.html
Apple fakes are better than this: https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/14/21436760/us-customs-statement-oneplus-buds-seized-apple-airpod-trademarks
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Chew while you game: https://www.engadget.com/razer-respawn-gum-202130103.html
What's more popular, vinyl or cd's: https://www.engadget.com/riaa-streaming-vinyl-cds-mid-year-report-153215821.html
2020-09-2342 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #137 - Can you Smell the KillaRocks - 9/8/20
Science
But who's controlling it: https://www.engadget.com/rocket-lab-secretly-launched-its-own-satellite-that-could-one-day-go-to-the-moon-122013065.html
Thunderstorms, more than just a light show: https://gizmodo.com/thunderstorms-linked-to-breathing-trouble-for-older-peo-1844673835
Technology
Move over solar power: https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/09/first-modular-nuclear-reactor-design-certified-in-the-us/
The glass wars heat up? https://www.engadget.com/corning-gorilla-glass-victus-152221345.html
Other Cool/Weird Shit
How long have you held onto balloons: https://www.polygon.com/entertainment/2020/9/2/21418182/watch-david-blaine-balloons-stunt-stream-ascension
How long until it can run Crysis: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2020/09/07/yup-a-pregnancy-test-is-the-weirdest-device-ive-seen-running-doom/
2020-09-0947 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #136 - There's No Falcon Way - 9/1/20
Science
SpaceX makes history...again: https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/08/nearby-storms-do-not-prevent-spacex-from-launching-its-100th-mission/
Cyberbrains are real: https://www.engadget.com/elon-musk-unveils-v-2-of-the-neuralink-brainmachine-interface-surgery-bot-231559145.html
Technology
Flying cars are a thing of the past - https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/29/us/flying-car-successful-test-in-japan-trnd/index.html?utm_term=15988690267715c66f548d096&utm_source=Five+Things+for+Monday%2C+August+31%2C+2020+NEW&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=239633_1598869026772&bt_ee=DKbPtsQ1cinP1MMtgc1Od0QSlaqg5Bg063UAKkXuaWd5gFzVCMNzvvJgc0UIJS51&bt_ts=1598869026772
If it's too hot in the kitchen, get out: https://www.engadget.com/toshiba-sells-laptop-business-to-sharp-192023877.html
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2020-09-0241 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #135 - FaceLasers: Something You Can Get Into - 8/25/20
Science
Will we even make it to election day: https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/24/21398868/nasa-asteroid-election-day-2018vp1-danger-hit-chance
Let's use lasers to destroy space junk: https://gizmodo.com/scientists-spot-space-junk-with-lasers-in-broad-dayligh-1844623499
Technology
AI is coming for us all: https://www.engadget.com/alphadogfight-ai-f-16-pilot-025617519.html
This will make it happen even faster: https://gizmodo.com/researchers-at-university-college-london-set-a-new-worl-1844789699
Other Cool/Weird Shit
It's Shredding time: https://www.engadget.com/circle-guitar-electric-motorized-171537722.html
Must pitch come to life: https://www.engadget.com/covid-19-youtube-diy-mask-launcher-154046116.html
2020-08-2640 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #134 - Orgy Detection App - 8/18/20
Science
How long since you pooped? https://gizmodo.com/14-000-year-old-poop-found-in-oregon-cave-turns-out-to-1844389785
The real power brick: https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/08/how-to-turn-regular-bricks-into-electricity-storying-supercapacitors/
Technology
Did you feel that? https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/08/android-is-now-the-worlds-largest-earthquake-detection-network/
Will these shoes make you believe in VR: https://gizmodo.com/these-motorized-shoes-could-be-the-key-to-making-virtua-1844623221
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Let's Have A Slumber Party At The Last Blockbuster Video On Earth! https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/blockbuster-airbnb-bend-oregon/index.html
Just in time for baseball: https://gizmodo.com/an-explosive-piston-inside-this-baseball-bat-means-anyo-1844674691
2020-08-1940 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #133 - Updates on Derecho Power Struggle - 8/11/20
Science
Man returns to the ocean: https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/2/21350663/nasa-spacex-crew-dragon-astronauts-bob-behnken-doug-hurley-splash-down
Breath more, live longer: https://www.popsci.com/story/health/anti-aging-treatment-oxygen/
Technology
One device to rule them all: https://www.engadget.com/south-koreans-can-now-store-their-driving-license-on-their-smartphones-094503272.html
Google will backup your phone for free: https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/30/21347769/google-one-phone-backups-ios-android-free-account
Other Cool/Weird Shit
How to shoot a gun behind you: https://gizmodo.com/cartoons-were-right-bending-a-rifles-barrel-backwards-1844557686
Use more tongue: https://gizmodo.com/i-guess-a-joystick-for-your-tongue-is-better-than-licki-1844544921
2020-08-1237 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #132 - Aggressive Mask Machines - 7/28/20
Science
https://www.labmanager.com/news/wireless-aquatic-robot-could-clean-water-and-transport-cells-23343
Chernobyl mold might help us get to Mars: https://www.engadget.com/international-space-station-radiation-mold-chernobyl-121856835.html
Technology
A Remote Control Commercial Jet!! Just What I Wanted For Christmas - https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2020/06/airbus-concludes-attol-with-fully-autonomous-flight-tests.html
Inception-doom: https://www.engadget.com/play-doom-inside-windows-95-inside-minecraft-005937078.html
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Build your own spaceship: https://www.polygon.com/2020/7/27/21340481/snap-ships-lego-creativity-space-ships-augmented-reality
Sexy librarian puzzles: https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/15/21324558/google-forms-virtual-escape-rooms-librarians-games-puzzles-homeschooling
2020-07-2952 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #131 - The Penguin Shit Show - 7/21/20
Science
The toughest stuff around: https://gizmodo.com/watch-this-non-cuttable-metal-destroy-saws-before-they-1844439584
ET phone home: https://www.engadget.com/nasa-spacex-crew-dragon-demo-2-return-161350834.html
Technology
How to install MS Flight Sim, only 10 easy to use discs: https://www.polygon.com/2020/7/16/21326943/microsoft-flight-simulator-box-discs
Use your phone to unlock your car: https://www.engadget.com/apples-digital-car-key-arrives-on-i-os-175707750.html
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Scream all you want, nobody will hear you: https://lifehacker.com/scream-into-your-phone-and-have-it-played-on-a-speaker-1844417386
But how accurate are they: https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/07/poopy-projectiles-penguins-can-fling-their-feces-over-four-feet-study-finds/
2020-07-2240 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #130 - The God of Gundam - 7/14/20
Science
How many colors can you see: https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/06/experiments-show-hummingbirds-see-colors-youve-never-dreamed-of/
How to hide your satellites: https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/07/spacex-will-try-to-launch-starlink-satellites-with-visors-on-tuesday/
Technology
How fast can you read hands: https://www.engadget.com/ucla-glove-sign-language-translator-134846711.html
You can now enhance in real life: https://gizmodo.com/researchers-have-created-a-tool-that-can-perfectly-depi-1844051752
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Mow your lawn in a tank: https://gizmodo.com/youll-look-forward-to-cutting-the-lawn-when-you-turn-yo-1844260096
Life sized robots: https://www.engadget.com/gundam-lifesize-statue-for-shanghai-in-2021-205958942.html
2020-07-1546 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #129 - There's Something About Poop - 7/7/20
Science
The history of Mars: https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/07/how-nasa-s-new-rover-will-search-signs-ancient-life-mars
Drones Help Plants Have Sex: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/bubble-blowing-drones-may-one-day-aid-artificial-pollination
Technology
Apple plans to make new keyboard out glass, so you can: https://gizmodo.com/apple-might-make-future-mac-keyboards-out-of-glass-and-1844284515
Losing The Toilet Race: https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2020/02/25/808791622/why-america-is-losing-the-toilet-race
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Smells like teen space: https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/28/us/eau-de-space-fragrance-scn-trnd/index.html
Best Women's Razors of 2020: https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/26/cnn-underscored/best-razors-for-women/index.html
2020-07-0852 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #128 - 100% Loss - 6/30/20
Science
How to improve your vision with 1 payment: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20200629/Study-Staring-at-deep-red-light-can-significantly-improve-declining-eyesight.aspx
Who's up for a walk: https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/25/21302941/roscosmos-space-adventures-tourists-spacewalk-2023-iss
Technology
Video games make you healthier: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2020/06/22/fda-approves-marketing-a-videogame-as-medicine-for-the-first-time/
No long on the top of mount olympus: https://www.engadget.com/olympus-selling-consumer-camera-business-093750446.html?guccounter=1
Other Cool/Weird Shit
How much space does a tv take up: https://jalopnik.com/if-youve-ever-wondered-how-much-room-the-u-s-saved-by-1844119348
Can you make a better toilet: https://www.engadget.com/nasa-wants-your-help-designing-future-moon-toilets-130012151.html
2020-07-0158 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #127 - Dave's List - 6/23/20
Science
CERN is planning a larger and harder collider: https://www.engadget.com/cern-super-collider-higgs-boson-particle-092412017.html
Signup for (hopefully) better internet: https://www.starlink.com/
Technology
World's most expensive dog: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/06/boston-dynamics-robot-dog-can-be-yours-for-the-low-low-price-of-74500/
Apple transitions yet again: https://9to5mac.com/2020/06/22/arm-mac-apple/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
The brain is weird: https://gizmodo.com/this-man-sees-numbers-as-squiggles-1844119329
Will polaroids ever go away: https://gizmodo.com/new-polaroid-prints-photos-off-your-smartphones-screen-1837992722
2020-06-241h 01CouncilCastCouncilCast #126 - Rotary Dial Intern Sacrifices - 6/16/20
Science
Go further, faster: https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/06/the-us-military-is-getting-serious-about-nuclear-thermal-propulsion/
The greatest technology: https://gizmodo.com/nasa-is-using-red-and-blue-3d-glasses-to-safely-drive-t-1842878893
Technology
For the love of all things digital, turn of UPnP: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2020/06/upnp-flaw-exposes-millions-of-network-devices-to-attacks-over-the-internet/
Was this created on the PS5: https://www.polygon.com/2020/6/12/21289100/ps5-console-reveal-conspiracy-cgi-presenters-sony-playstation
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Won't reduce distracted driving: https://gizmodo.com/youll-soon-be-able-to-buy-that-distraction-free-rotary-1843903183
Cool kid: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2020/05/11/boy-5-steals-family-car-attempt-buy-lamborghini-then-man-with-lamborghini-shows-up-his-house/
2020-06-1752 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #125 - Nothing Worthwhile - 6/9/20
Science
What's older than the Mayan's? Other Mayan's: https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/06/archaeologists-discover-the-largest-and-oldest-maya-monument-ever/
Put a ring on it: https://gizmodo.com/more-evidence-that-mars-once-had-a-ring-and-will-again-1843888169
Technology
Quibi is getting even smaller: https://gizmodo.com/quibi-qui-boned-1843905756
Improve your golf swing without the practice: https://gizmodo.com/engineer-builds-auto-adjusting-club-that-compensates-fo-1843861933
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Pirate Treasure: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/06/decoding-the-clues-after-10-years-the-fenn-treasure-has-finally-been-found/
Space farce: https://gizmodo.com/the-u-s-space-force-is-losing-a-trademark-battle-with-1843958035
2020-06-1051 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #124 - No Limitations - 6/2/20
Science
To infinity and beyond: https://www.engadget.com/spacex-crew-dragon-astronauts-board-iss-082743475.html
Can your heart think: https://www.engadget.com/first-3d-map-heart-neurons-153000974.html
Technology
Gimbal this: https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/1/21276646/vivo-x50-pro-plus-flagship-phone-announced-gimbal-camera
Texas instruments is killing the smart calculator: https://gizmodo.com/texas-instruments-is-nerfing-the-best-part-about-graphi-1843702096
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Play games and get a real workout: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2020/05/27/ride-your-gta-bike-by-pedalling-your-real-bike-with-this-mod/
Nuclear reactor for sale: https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2020/5/28/21273482/decommisioned-nuclear-reactor-control-panel-auction
2020-06-0350 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #123 - Twitch Plays: Docking the Candy-Ass Rocket - 5/26/20
Science
Who needs eyes anymore: https://www.engadget.com/biomimetic-cyborg-eye-022130469.html
Houston, we're ready for launch: https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/05/nasa-declares-that-spacex-is-ready-to-fly-its-first-crewed-mission/
Technology
When you just can't stop licking things: https://gizmodo.com/this-lickable-screen-can-recreate-almost-any-taste-or-f-1843609903
Man's best friend? https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/22/21267379/robot-dog-rocos-boston-dynamics-video-spot-shepherd-reaction
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Huffin' Poo: https://gizmodo.com/researchers-accidentally-got-high-on-laughing-gas-from-1843481214
Giant Elon Musk: https://jalopnik.com/tusla-dresses-up-their-big-creepy-statue-to-look-like-b-1843569380
2020-05-2743 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #122 - Earth Farts Make You Fly - 5/19/20
Science
Time to plug those holes: https://www.popsci.com/story/environment/arctic-ozone-hole-climate-change/
Try your hand at docking at the ISS: https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/12/21256210/spacex-crew-dragon-docking-simulator-iss-international-space-station
Technology
Inflate and go: https://gizmodo.com/you-can-carry-this-inflatable-electric-bike-in-a-backpa-1843421635
Is this the end of theaters: https://www.engadget.com/trolls-word-tour-pvod-amc-062745004.html
Other Cool/Weird Shit
The best calculator to take into your test: https://gizmodo.com/calculator-hacked-for-cheating-includes-a-secret-oled-s-1843314318
How to make money by ordering pizzas: https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/18/21262316/doordash-pizza-profits-venture-capital-the-margins-ranjan-roy
2020-05-2055 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #121 - USB-Æ, Now Powered By Microwaves - 5/12/20
Science
Closer than ever imagined: https://www.popsci.com/story/space/closest-black-hole/
Engines powered by microwaves: https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/05/microwave-thruster-makes-for-clean-burning-jet/
Technology
Thunderbolt flaw allows your data to get stolen even faster: https://www.engadget.com/thunderbolt-flaw-access-data-theft-075856181.html
Hack me bro: https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/6/21249038/microsoft-azure-sphere-bug-bounty-security-hacking
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Oops, didn't see you there: https://gizmodo.com/19-dead-after-iranian-navy-accidentally-hits-own-ship-d-1843386483
Elon Musk threatens to get arrested: https://gizmodo.com/elon-musk-to-county-health-officials-arrest-me-1843403845
2020-05-131h 03CouncilCastCouncilCast #120 - Ex Ash Minus Twelve - 5/5/20
Science
How to go farther while flying: https://www.popsci.com/story/technology/aircraft-automatic-air-refueling/
They're real!: https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/04/navy-releases-three-videos-that-showcase-unidentified-objects/
Technology
No patent for you: https://www.engadget.com/us-patent-office-artificial-intelligence-inventor-patent-221309654.html
PC version of the nintendo switch: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2020/04/23/gpd-win-max-gaming-laptop-is-proper-bonkers/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
The phone to save us all from ourselves: https://gizmodo.com/this-japanese-smartphone-uses-ai-to-prevent-users-from-1841790248
When it gets hot in the operating room: https://gizmodo.com/doctors-had-to-put-out-a-fire-in-patients-chest-during-1835159922
2020-05-061h 00CouncilCastCouncilCast #119 - Logan's Run Part II - 4/28/20
Science
Destroy it with plasma: https://www.engadget.com/university-of-michigan-plasma-disinfectant-224810558.html
Spying on the moon: https://gizmodo.com/nasa-funds-proposal-to-build-a-gigantic-telescope-on-th-1842880061
Technology
Did it really happen if nobody was there: https://www.polygon.com/fortnite/2020/4/24/21235017/fortnite-travis-scott-event-concert-astronomical-12-3-million-concurrent-players-record
No more double spacing for you: https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/24/21234170/microsoft-word-two-spaces-period-error-correction-great-space-debate
Other Cool/Weird Shit
This message will self-destruct: https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/21/21229499/this-website-will-self-destruct-femmeandroid-ludum-dare
Old school drum machine: https://gizmodo.com/this-guy-turned-a-90-year-old-typewriter-into-a-drum-ma-1843027228
2020-04-2953 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #118 - I Would Definitely Drink Musk Juice - 4/21/20
Science
Einstein can't stop being right: https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/04/star-dancing-around-a-supermassive-black-hole-confirms-einstein-yet-again/
We're going to space!: https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/04/spacexs-crew-dragon-gets-a-launch-date-may-27th/
Technology
Just take it and run: https://www.engadget.com/2020-03-11-amazon-just-walk-out-cashier-less-newark.html
I thought facebook gaming died: https://www.engadget.com/facebook-gaming-now-available-android-144721937.html
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Check yourself before you post yourself: https://gizmodo.com/couple-fined-for-violating-lockdown-after-posting-old-v-1842855076
Faster than a speeding bullet: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2019/04/dutch-f-16-takes-cannon-fire-from-itself/
2020-04-2244 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #117 - CouncilCast Now Running on Cobalt - 4/14/20
Science
Awesome comet is no more: https://gizmodo.com/oh-crap-a-really-promising-comet-just-fell-to-pieces-1842841439
Landing a rocket is so last year: https://www.engadget.com/rocket-lab-helicopter-catches-electron-stage-195637764.html
Technology
Old computers are preventing you from getting your government check: https://gizmodo.com/an-old-computer-system-is-keeping-many-americans-from-g-1842839527
So long firefox, here comes Chr-edge: https://www.engadget.com/2020-04-05-microsoft-edge-second-most-popular-desktop-browser.html
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Better video calls with AI: https://gizmodo.com/man-who-made-a-digital-ai-powered-twin-for-video-calls-1842705724
Rage quitting gone bad: https://www.engadget.com/bubba-wallace-iracing-nascar-024507464.html
2020-04-1554 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #116 - Space Ship Practices Social Distancing, and blows up - 4/7/20
Science
What's the matter: https://gizmodo.com/why-do-physicists-keep-finding-new-states-of-matter-1842558070
KABOOM: https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/04/spacex-loses-its-third-starship-prototype-during-a-cryogenic-test/
Technology
No digital sharing for you: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/03/authors-fume-as-online-library-lends-unlimited-free-books/
You only have 40,000 hours to live: https://www.engadget.com/2020-03-25-hpe-ssd-bricked-firmware-flaw.html
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Ramming speed: https://gizmodo.com/man-tries-to-ram-train-into-u-s-navy-hospital-ship-do-1842645529
Stop setting the world on fire: https://www.engadget.com/uk-carriers-urge-stop-to-5g-tower-attacks-133411510.html
2020-04-0844 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #115 - Darwin's Butt Plug - 3/31/20
Science
And then there was one: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2020/03/oneweb-goes-bankrupt-wont-challenge-spacex-in-satellite-broadband-race/
Never replace your tires again: https://www.engadget.com/2020-03-03-goodyears-smart-tire-concept-prints-its-own-treads.html
Technology
No global roaming on this phone: https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/18/21184126/lynk-mega-constellation-text-message-android-smartphone-cell-towers-space
Apple makes the ipad more like a laptop: https://www.engadget.com/2020-03-18-apple-ipad-os-trackpad-mouse-support.html
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Magnets gone wrong: https://gizmodo.com/astrophysicist-gets-magnets-stuck-in-his-nose-while-try-1842560576
The Great British Horror Off: https://www.engadget.com/2020-03-30-ai-transforms-the-great-british-bakeoff-into-a-horror-show.html
2020-04-0146 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #114 - High Kwality Programming - 3/24/20
Science
Airplanes with lasers: https://gizmodo.com/blasting-airplanes-with-lasers-makes-it-much-harder-for-1842247129
3D printing in seconds: https://www.engadget.com/2020-02-13-3d-print-whole-objects-seconds-resin.html
Technology
Free wireless power: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/03/7-5-inch-e-ink-display-is-powered-completely-by-nfc/
Amazon orders might be delayed: https://gizmodo.com/non-essential-amazon-prime-orders-now-facing-shipping-d-1842453414
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Do they make you better than a noob: https://www.polygon.com/2019/12/18/21028669/puma-active-gaming-footwear-gamer-shoes-socks
Graduation has been moved to...Minecraft: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2020/03/16/a-bunch-of-kids-in-japan-held-their-graduation-ceremony-in-minecraft/
2020-03-2555 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #113 - Quarantine Doesn't Mean We Have to be Alone - 3/17/20
Science
SpaceX Rocket on display in Houston space center: https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/03/space-center-houston-now-has-a-twice-flown-falcon-9-on-display/
US starts testing a vaccine for the coronavirus: https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/03/safety-test-of-first-coronavirus-vaccine-starts-in-seattle-area/
Technology
Tesla does something on time: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2020/03/tesla-starts-delivering-model-y-months-ahead-of-schedule/
Since when was Yahoo in the mobile business: https://www.engadget.com/2020/03/11/yahoo-mobile-unlimited-data-plan-40-month/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Shooting up some thermal paste: https://gizmodo.com/redesigned-thermal-paste-syringes-are-supposed-to-look-1841060740
The best bed to protect you during your self quarantine: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2020/03/03/this-terrifying-gaming-bed-is-just-a-toilet-short-of-perfection/
2020-03-1837 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #112 - CouncilCast.sucks - 3/10/20
Science
Like daylight savings time, days are getting longer: https://gizmodo.com/days-on-earth-used-to-be-30-minutes-shorter-ancient-sh-1842219446
Will it bend? https://www.engadget.com/2020/03/04/swinburne-university-bendable-concrete/
Technology
Nintendo playstation sells for a lot of money: https://www.engadget.com/2020/03/06/nintendo-playstation-auction-done/
No aliens found, time to shut down: https://www.engadget.com/2020/03/04/seti-home-stops-for-now/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Hacking google search results: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2020/02/19/fuck-epic-games-store-declares-googles-listing-for-steam/
Best way to prevent pregnancy, horny condoms: https://gizmodo.com/utah-pulls-free-condoms-after-packaging-deemed-too-horn-1841064240
2020-03-1138 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #111 - Soupor Tuesday Results and Commentary - 3320
Science
Sign-up to become an astronaut now: https://www.engadget.com/2020/03/02/nasa-opens-astronaut-applications/
Open your private docking door: https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/02/in-a-historic-first-one-private-satellite-docks-to-another-in-orbit/
Technology
nVidia's game streaming service looses more games: https://www.polygon.com/2020/3/2/21161372/nvidia-geforce-now-the-long-dark-removed
It's Amazon but at a store: https://gizmodo.com/walmart-is-preparing-to-launch-an-amazon-prime-competit-1841962165
Other Cool/Weird Shit
The ducks will save us all: https://earther.gizmodo.com/no-china-is-not-sending-a-giant-duck-army-to-defeat-pa-1841955786
Rocketman: https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2020/2/18/21142603/jetman-dubai-pilot-video-watch-jetpack-iron-man-autonomous-human-flight
2020-03-0440 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #110 - Elon Musk Steals the Moon - 2/25/20
Science
Robot babies: https://futurism.com/scientists-worlds-first-living-robots-stem-cells
From dust there is air: https://gizmodo.com/scientists-are-generating-oxygen-from-simulated-moon-du-1841060875
Technology
Prevent eavesdroppers with this bracelet: https://gizmodo.com/the-studs-on-this-punk-bracelet-are-actually-microphone-1841768759
Another one bites the dust: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/02/goodbye-sprint-us-judge-approves-t-mobiles-purchase-of-competitor/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Flat Earther dies trying to prove the Earth is flat: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51602655
Fastest way to lose a finger: https://gizmodo.com/man-who-probably-hates-having-fingers-builds-a-gun-that-1841764319
2020-02-2640 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #109 - Best way to Space: Hammer or Whip - 2/18/20
Science
Ride the whip into space: https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2020/2/14/21137791/amazon-new-patent-whip-payloads-launch-space-aerial-craft
A not-so-subtle maneuver: https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/31/21117224/russian-satellite-us-spy-kosmos-2542-45-inspection-orbit-tracking
Technology
To get more hard drive space, break out the hammer: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/02/hamr-dont-hurt-em-laser-assisted-hard-drives-are-coming-in-2020/
A movie shot in the worst way possible: https://www.engadget.com/2020/02/14/v2-escape-from-hell-vertical-movie/
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Iran's new space suit: https://futurism.com/the-byte/iran-pass-off-walmart-costume-space-suit
Mr. EDM drops another track: https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/31/elon-musk-edm-trak-dont-doubt-ur-vibe/
2020-02-1946 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #108 - This Mummy Wants Your Nuts - 2/11/20
Science
3D print skin: https://ioppublishing.org/news/new-handheld-bioprinter-holds-promise-for-treating-serious-burns/
The voice of a mummy: https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/01/after-3000-years-we-can-hear-the-voice-of-a-mummified-egyptian-priest/
Technology
Elemetry school fined for playing the Lion King: https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/6/21126503/disney-lion-king-pta-california-fine-licensing-bob-iger-apology
Only your voice can take this wheel off: https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/29/ford-3d-printing-wheel-nut-locks-driver-voice-soundwaves/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Barcode scanners rock: https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/10/21131532/ei-wada-japanese-artist-techno-modded-barcode-scanners-electronicos-fantasticos
Idiot of the month: https://gizmodo.com/artist-apologizes-for-telling-plane-passengers-hes-infe-1841465775
2020-02-1238 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #107 - Insert Title Here - 2/4/20
Science
From the lab to your body: https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/29/lab-grown-heart-muscles-transplant-human-first/
Bandages to help you get better: https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/29/color-changing-bandages-antibiotic-resistance/
Technology
Blackberry dies a slow death...again: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/02/blackberry-android-phones-will-cease-sales-in-august-2020/
How to create a road block: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/02/artist-creates-virtual-traffic-jam-with-cart-full-of-phones/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Cybertruck phone: https://interestingengineering.com/cybertruck-inspired-iphone-will-set-you-back-thousands-of-dollars?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Article&utm_campaign=organic&utm_content=Jan30
Billionaire chooses his girlfriend for space: https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/29/21114712/yusaku-maezawa-space-girlfriend-not-happening
2020-02-0533 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #106 - ISS Hotel: 1 Star Review - 1/28/20
Science
Next vacation, the ISS: https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/27/nasa-picks-commercial-module-for-iss/
DirecTV satellite is going to blow up: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2020/01/directv-races-to-decommission-broken-boeing-satellite-before-it-explodes/
Technology
Would you vote on your smartphone: https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/22/21077358/seattle-king-county-smartphone-voting-mobile-supervisors-board-election
I got my virus's from the US government: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2020/01/us-government-funded-android-phones-come-preinstalled-with-unremovable-malware/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Soy sauce and balls: https://gizmodo.com/tiktok-teens-are-dipping-their-balls-in-soy-sauce-and-l-1841177712
Japanese billionaire seeks girlfriend for ride to space: https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/12/21062584/spacex-yusaku-maezawa-japan-billionaire-starship-girlfriend-contest-moon
2020-01-2941 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #105 - Tesla Invents Talking Boobs - 1/21/20
Science
Set your calendar: https://gizmodo.com/if-you-make-it-to-2083-you-could-witness-two-stars-col-1840896340
Boobs for men: https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/12/plant-based-burgers-will-make-men-grow-boobs-livestock-news-reports/
Technology
Bluetooth update just might blow your mind - https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/07/tech/bluetooth-le-update/?utm_source=daily-carnage&utm_medium=email
Look out Tesla, there's a new EV on the road - https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/6/21054270/sony-vision-s-electric-concept-car-ev-announcement-ces-2020
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$100,000 "Sticky" bandits get caught - https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/07/us/mississippi-men-fake-lottery-ticket-glue-trnd/index.html?utm_source=CNN+Five+Things&utm_campaign=4beae32136-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_01_08_03_15&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6da287d761-4...
2020-01-2244 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #104 - My Internet Connection went Supernova - 1/7/20
Science
Is Betelgeuse going to explode: https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2019/12/27/is-betelgeuse-one-skys-brightest-stars-brink-supernova/?utm_campaign=first_reads&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=Newsletter&wpisrc=nl_rainbow&wpmm=1
Buildings made of bones: https://www.engadget.com/2019/12/06/bones-inspire-stronger-building-materials/
Technology
Sonos is bricking old speakers to "recycle" them: https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/30/21042871/sonos-recycle-mode-trade-up-program-controversy
Would you like an xbox with that: https://www.polygon.com/2020/1/6/21052200/origin-big-o-gaming-pc-ps4-pro-xbox-one-s-price-size
Other Cool/Weird Shit
A stroller for adults: https://gizmodo.com/segway-makes-a-self-balancing-stroller-for-adults-1840683024
The Cybertruck is already available: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2019/12/a-cybertruck-goes-on-sale-for-10800-in-russia/
2020-01-0850 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #103 - Corporate Tinder with 12 Pickles - 12/17/19
Science
Finally, water: https://www.engadget.com/2019/12/12/nasa-ice-surface-mars/
Coffee to car parts: https://www.engadget.com/2019/12/04/ford-mcdonalds-coffee-bean-husks-car-parts/
Technology
Levitating Pixels: https://www.core77.com/posts/91456/Researchers-Create-a-Levitating-3D-Pixel-That-Can-Move-Fast-Enough-to-Draw-Images-With-Light?utm_source=core77&utm_medium=from_tile_image
Going old school for music: https://www.engadget.com/2019/12/04/sega-genesis-cartridge-music-analogue-hyperdub-mega-sg/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Man fails to steal domain name, goes to prison: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2019/12/failed-plot-to-steal-domain-name-at-gunpoint-brings-14-year-prison-term/
The new pringles gaming headset: https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/26/pringles-hunger-hammer-headset-feeds-you-chips/
2019-12-1853 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #102 - Any News is Good News - 12/10/19
Science
The cold makes more than your nuts shrink: https://gizmodo.com/antarctic-explorers-brains-shrunk-during-a-14-month-pol-1840316244
Turns out everything gives you cancer: https://gizmodo.com/yet-more-research-links-even-light-drinking-to-a-higher-1840324572
Technology
A hotel in space, but not for humans: https://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/robot-hotel-launching-to-the-international-space-station
Europe runs out of IP addresses: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/11/europe-is-fresh-out-of-ipv4-addresses/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Hoverboard dentist: https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/12/dentist-who-rode-hoverboard-while-pulling-tooth-faces-patients-in-court/
Elon Musk takes the cybertruck out for a night on the town: https://gizmodo.com/elon-musk-hits-traffic-pylon-with-new-cybertruck-after-1840307783
2019-12-1130 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #101 - We Meant Playstation Boobs - 12/3/19
Science
Walt Disney isn't frozen: https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/20/human-patient-put-in-suspended-animation-for-the-first-time/
Star link satellites block view of the sky: https://gizmodo.com/elon-musk-s-starlink-satellites-are-already-causing-a-h-1839926662
Technology
Twitter will delete your old account: https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/26/twitter-will-start-removing-inactive-accounts-in-december/
Wait for the textures to load, Tesla cybertruck: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2019/11/tesla-wants-to-reinvent-the-pickup-with-the-39900-cybertruck/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
VR for Cows? https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/26/cows-with-vr-headsets/
I guess they didn't need that: https://www.foxnews.com/travel/inflatable-emergency-slide-delta
2019-12-0454 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #100 - Are you DTW? - 11/26/19
Science
Google has achieved supremacy: https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/23/google-says-its-achieved-quantum-supremacy/
da Vinci bridge actually works: https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/10/testing-leonardo-da-vincis-bridge-his-design-was-stable-study-finds/
Technology
Flip phones are back: https://www.androidcentral.com/motorola-razr-first-foldable-phone-i-actually-want-buy
Google starts rolling out RCS texting: https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/14/google-rolls-out-rcs-to-android-in-us/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Lube it up: https://gizmodo.com/the-state-of-the-art-in-toilet-technology-is-lube-1839929587
Next vacation destination: https://gizmodo.com/chernobyls-infamous-reactor-4-control-room-is-now-open-1838828529
2019-11-2751 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #99 - Ebola Rocket Car Cures Sprint Merger - 11/12/19
Science
The end of an era: the EU approves Ebola vaccine: https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/11/eu-approves-ebola-vaccine-ervebo/
Supersonic car is back on track: https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/7/20951850/bloodhound-lsr-supersonic-car-500-mph-land-speed-record
Technology
Microsoft agrees to honor the California Privacy Policy nationwide: https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/11/20960113/microsoft-ccpa-privacy-law-california-congress-regulation
T-mobiles flaunts new cheap mobile plans...if Sprint merger goes thru: https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/7/20953314/t-mobile-connect-plan-budget-price-data-gb-amount-unlimited-talk-text
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Not your dad's flight simulator: https://gizmodo.com/honestly-a-video-game-that-strands-you-on-a-boring-six-1839717598
Good Guy Obsidian: https://www.polygon.com/2019/10/31/20941823/outer-worlds-free-obsidian-fallout-2-epic-games-store-exclusive
2019-11-1339 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #98 - PoopCan - 11/5/19
Science
Voyage to the edge of space: https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/11/a-bonanza-of-data-from-the-second-voyager-to-reach-the-solar-systems-edge/
Collision creates new planet: https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/10/collision-liquified-the-4th-largest-astroid-turning-it-into-a-dwarf-planet/
Technology
Take your next driving test on your phone: https://gizmodo.com/microsoft-made-a-smartphone-app-that-can-administer-dri-1839467075
Australia wants to watch your face while you watch porn: https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/30/australia-porn-verify-user-age-face-scanning/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Grass digger: https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/10/marijuana-smuggled-in-mans-nose-and-forgotten-for-18-years-turned-to-stone/
Help make poop better: https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/29/20937108/poop-database-ai-training-photo-upload-first-mit
2019-11-0641 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #97 - French Dicks - 10/29/19
Science
Have more sex, it's the law: https://gizmodo.com/mayor-gives-out-viagra-to-citizens-start-having-sex-or-1835010186
Guy gets drunk without ever drinking: https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/10/man-charged-with-dwi-after-alcohol-fermenting-yeast-in-his-gut-got-him-wasted/
Technology
Comcast gives you "free" TV...for a fee: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/10/comcasts-free-streaming-box-requires-you-to-rent-13-per-month-router/
Can you control your latest rental car? https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/10/five-months-after-returning-rental-car-man-still-has-remote-control/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Samsung selfie satellite crashes on a farm: https://gizmodo.com/samsungs-space-selfie-satellite-plummets-from-sky-onto-1839413596
Rule #1, don't claim to be the inventor of bitcoin: https://gizmodo.com/man-claims-he-invented-bitcoin-is-ordered-to-pay-billi-1837659816
2019-10-3039 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #96 - And His Name is John Cena - 10/22/19
Science
Can you outrun the world's fastest ant? https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/10/the-worlds-fastest-ant-clocks-record-speed-of-108-times-its-own-body-length/
Everybody get's more moons: https://gizmodo.com/whoa-astronomers-just-found-20-new-moons-around-saturn-1838854089
Technology
Google Pixel 4 can unlock itself while you sleep: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/10/google-says-a-fix-for-pixel-4-face-unlock-is-months-away/
Air force retires something most never knew about: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/10/air-force-finally-retires-8-inch-floppies-from-missile-launch-control-system/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
#1 restaurant on trip advisor is fake - https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/434gqw/i-made-my-shed-the-top-rated-restaurant-on-tripadvisor
Make your own lego gokart: https://gizmodo.com/youll-need-over-7-000-pieces-and-32-motors-to-build-thi-1839130648
2019-10-2338 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #95 - 50% Chance of Death - 10/15/19
Science
The ultimate Halloween costume: https://gizmodo.com/medicine-swap-screwup-gave-babies-werewolf-syndrome-1837703666
In-space refueling: https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/28/starship-refueling-spacex/
Technology
Audi concepts a car with drones for headlights: https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/10/20858925/audi-ai-trail-concept-ev-off-roader-drone-headlights-frankfurt-motor-show-2019
Who's driving that car? https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/30/20891343/tesla-smart-summon-feature-videos-parking-accidents
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Woman breaks her heart, literally: https://gizmodo.com/a-woman-may-have-gotten-broken-heart-syndrome-after-eat-1838448270
I bite his balls: https://gizmodo.com/police-say-woman-bit-camels-balls-the-camel-did-nothin-1838416640
2019-10-1644 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #94 - When Money Strikes Back - 9/24/19
Science
How tall is it? https://earther.gizmodo.com/swedens-tallest-peak-has-lost-its-title-thanks-to-clim-1838006845
Darkness 2.0 https://gizmodo.com/mit-engineers-have-created-the-blackest-black-to-ever-b-1838092883
Technology
Arrested for doing their job https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/09/iowa-officials-claim-confusion-over-scope-led-to-arrest-of-pen-testers/
A better roofing drone: https://gizmodo.com/researchers-found-a-good-reason-to-attach-a-nail-gun-to-1838372155
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Did you storm Area 51? https://gizmodo.com/we-stormed-it-i-was-part-of-history-last-night-insid-1838301904
A case of what not to do: https://twocents.lifehacker.com/if-the-bank-accidentally-deposits-money-in-your-account-1838048864
2019-09-251h 02CouncilCastCouncilCast #93 - My Asscrack has Scoliosis - 9-10-19
Science
Picky eating leaves one blind: https://gizmodo.com/a-boys-extreme-picky-eating-left-him-with-permanent-bli-1837839609
Who forgot the conversion this time as India loses moon lander: https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/9/20856746/india-isro-vikram-lunar-lander-moon-contact-chandrayaan-2-mission
Technology
Musk's challenges the Porsche Taycan with a Tesla: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2019/09/tesla-to-take-on-taycans-track-time-at-the-nurburgring/
The phone that will never be released: https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/05/samsung-cancels-all-galaxy-fold-pre-orders/
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Wow Air rises again: https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/9/20857460/wow-air-comeback-october-iceland-us-airport-dulles-bankruptcy
The perfect wedding minister: https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/duke-nukem-or-at-least-his-voice-is-now-available-for-weddings/
We are finally getting the recognition we deserve - https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/9/20801873/youtube-podcast-creators-h3-joe-rogan-ethan-klein-hila-david-dobrik-views
2019-09-1137 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #92 - Where's My Shit - 8/27/19
Science
Will space mirrors save the planet?: https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/26/20833928/andrew-yang-climate-change-nuclear-carbon-capture-geoengineering-2020-elections
Using physics to read: https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/08/physicists-discover-hidden-text-in-what-was-thought-to-be-blank-egyptian-papyri/
Technology
The Apple card, easy to get, easy to destroy: https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/21/apple-card-titanium-discolors-in-leather/
Tesla solar roof panels are hot: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2019/08/after-seven-roof-fires-walmart-sues-tesla-over-solar-panel-flaws/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Not very old time capsule has not very much stuff in it: https://gizmodo.com/50-year-old-time-capsule-improved-by-being-completely-a-1837473244
3D printed shuttles, are they safe: https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/8/18255176/local-motors-olli-3d-printed-self-driving-shuttle-crash-test-footage
2019-08-2841 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #91 - Solar Powered Bikini - 82019
Science
Stickers to monitor your body functions: https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/16/stanford-sticker-sensor-for-body/
Flying V to save us from airfare costs: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2019/06/radical-new-airliner-could-save-fuel-but-ride-like-a-roller-coaster/
Technology
Solar road fails: https://www.businessinsider.com/worlds-first-solar-road-turned-out-colossal-failure-2019-8
In Russia license plate readers scam you: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2019/08/wiseguy-changes-license-plate-to-null-gets-12k-in-parking-tickets/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Woman eats twin, twin still alive: https://gizmodo.com/a-woman-lived-with-a-twin-inside-her-for-17-years-witho-1837313259
The ultimate Pokemon Go Player: https://kotaku.com/man-caught-playing-pokemon-go-on-eight-phones-in-his-ca-1837287415
2019-08-2145 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #90 - Look at all those Chickens - 8/13/19
Science
Landing on a boat is so last year: https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/06/rocket-lab-reusable-rocket-plans/
We can now detect lasers shot by Aliens: https://www.livescience.com/66086-are-aliens-flashing-laser-beams.html
Technology
You might not be the only one looking in on your ring video doorbell: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2019/08/police-can-get-your-ring-doorbell-footage-without-a-warrant-report-says/
nVidia bringing ray tracing to their non-ray tracing graphics cards: https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/18/nvidia-ray-tracing-tech-coming-to-GTX-cards/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Computer made from textiles: https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/17/the-big-picture-the-embroidered-computer/
What lengths would you go to not lock yourself out of your car: https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/12/20800798/tesla-model-3-rfid-chip-keycard-amiedd-video-watch-body-hacking-body-modification
2019-08-1449 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #89 - Tiny Penis Tattoos - 8/6/19
Science
But does it go to the gym: https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/07/watch-this-paper-doll-do-sit-ups-thanks-to-new-kind-of-artificial-muscle/
It'll be warm sailing on these waves: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/success-lightsail-2-means-future-190031652.html
Technology
No more 4th wireless carrier, or is it? https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2019/07/its-official-us-government-approves-t-mobilesprint-merger/
No more having to ship back unwanted Amazon packages: https://www.engadget.com/2019/04/23/amazon-returns-at-kohls/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Hoverboard guy makes it across the English channel: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/flying-frenchman-succeeds-bid-cross-english-channel-jet-powered-hoverboard-n1039041
Man can no longer stand up after moped accident: https://gizmodo.com/man-suffers-9-day-erection-after-bruising-taint-in-mope-1835153121
2019-08-1334 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #88 - Have it on my Desk by Friday - 7/30/19
Science
Better than made in china - Made in Space: https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/07/nasas-technology-program-funds-ambitious-in-space-manufacturing-mission/
Brain's controlling computers: https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/07/musks-newest-startup-is-venturing-into-a-series-of-hard-problems/
Technology
Auto-focus glasses: https://www.engadget.com/2019/07/02/stanford-eye-tracking-auto-focus-glasses/?guccounter=1
Would you pay to add Apple carplay to your car: https://www.engadget.com/2019/07/24/bmw-adds-a-80-yearly-subscription-for-apples-carplay/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Hoverboard guy crashes into the English Channel: https://www.engadget.com/2019/07/25/flyboard-air-channel-crash/
What an explosive gender reveal: https://gizmodo.com/drone-captures-car-bursting-into-flames-during-gender-r-1836205110
2019-07-3136 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #87 - Google's Best Friend is a Robot Vibrator - 7/23/19
Science
Fantastic Voyage but with robots: https://www.engadget.com/2019/07/16/georgia-tech-tiny-bristle-bots/
SpaceX Starship can't out hop an explosion: https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/17/20697603/spacex-starship-starhopper-raptor-engine-static-fire-test-explosion
Technology
NASA computer mines bitcoin instead of moon rock: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2019/07/computer-from-nasas-apollo-program-reprogrammed-to-mine-bitcoin/
Google really wants you to be their friend: https://gizmodo.com/google-cant-quit-trying-to-make-new-social-networks-1836276443
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Guy wants to hoverboard over the English Channel: https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/22/20703462/flyboard-air-channel-crossing-england-france-franky-zapata-hoverboard
Who wouldn't want to fly while they sleep: https://kotaku.com/enormous-flight-simulator-installed-in-tokyo-hotel-1836238095
2019-07-2442 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #86 - Google Maps Sends Dragonfly Drones to Mars Instead of Titan - 7/9/19
Science
Dragonfly drone on the moon Titan: https://www.engadget.com/2019/06/27/nasa-dragonfly-mission-saturn-titan/
Highest weather station on Earth: https://www.engadget.com/2019/06/13/mount-everest-expedition-installs-highest-weather-stations-on-ea/
Technology
Nobody needs ebooks anymore: https://gizmodo.com/ebooks-purchased-from-microsoft-will-be-deleted-this-mo-1836005672
Apple loses it's design mojo: https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/27/18761771/apple-jony-ive-leaving-best-product-videos-iphone-ipad-imac
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Drivers get stuck in the mud: https://gizmodo.com/dozens-of-drivers-got-stuck-after-blindly-following-goo-1835910269
Get your Tesla pickup truck here: https://www.engadget.com/2019/06/18/youtuber-known-for-shitty-robots-turns-tesla-model-3-into-pick/
2019-07-1041 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #85 - The Moon's Cryptocurrency is MuskBucks - 6/25/19
Science
Proof of Decepticons on the moon https://www.inverse.com/article/56677-metal-anomaly-detected-on-the-moon?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=inverse&utm_campaign=organic
World's strongest magnet: https://gizmodo.com/scientists-in-florida-make-the-worlds-strongest-magnet-1835489674
Technology
Is it too late for Facebook's Cryptocurrency: https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/18/18682290/facebook-libra-cryptocurrency-visa-mastercard-digital-currency-calibra-wallet-announce
No more Galaxy Fold for you: https://www.engadget.com/2019/06/13/att-cancels-galaxy-fold-pre-orders/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Would you agree to this end user agreement for a paper towel dispenser: https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2019/6/20/18692631/tork-tissue-dispenser-eula-end-user-license-agreement
Real life mech warfare: http://rteamrobotics.weebly.com/mech-warfare.html
2019-06-2648 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #84 - Bad Topics? We've GOT 'EM!! 6-18-19Welcome to CouncilCast, this is episode 84 being recorded on June 18th, 2019. The Council is now in session. As with every week, we will make arbitrary decisions about topics on science, technology, and random shit with little background and next to no expertise. All CouncilCast Decisions are Final and have no bearing on anything.
Science
Shhhhh!! it's quiet in outer space
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/jun/18/its-quiet-out-there-scientists-fail-to-hear-signals-of-alien-life
Boaty McBoatface makes a shocking discovery!
https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1141760/antarctica-ocean-survey-boaty-mcboatface
Technology
Facial...
2019-06-1939 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #83 - Pick a Title, I Gotta Go - 6/11/19
Science
Saving life’s without cutting people open... what a novel idea! https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190515144020.htm
Tourism on the ISS is about to take off: https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/06/nasa-will-allow-private-astronauts-on-the-iss-for-11250-22500-a-day/
Technology
Apple has a new monitor, but wait till you see the stand: https://gizmodo.com/how-ridiculous-is-apples-1-000-monitor-stand-really-1835237372
Michelin took my breath away with their new tires: https://www.engadget.com/2019/06/04/gm-and-michelin-airless-tires/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
No vaping here: https://gizmodo.com/dumbass-thinks-he-can-vape-into-a-bag-on-spirit-airline-1835375646
Car share gone wild: https://gizmodo.com/car2stay-frustrated-man-builds-fence-around-car2go-par-1835148777
2019-06-1252 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #82 - FartPucks Just Work - 6/4/19
Science
Go to Mars in 2020: https://mars.nasa.gov/participate/send-your-name/mars2020/
Canadians want to transport oil as bricks: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/01/canadian-plans-to-transport-oil-as-solid-briquettes-move-forward/
Technology
Bigger is always better: https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/23/fujifilm-gfx-100-goes-on-sale/
No notch, no problem: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/5/16/18625678/asus-zenfone-6-flipping-camera-no-bezel-display-android
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Play games at work: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/05/amazon-gamifies-its-warehouse-work-like-tetris-but-with-real-boxes/
The future is here, more tunnels: https://jalopnik.com/elon-musk-says-hyperloop-tunnel-is-now-just-a-normal-1835024474?utm_source=jalopnik_facebook&utm_campaign=socialflow_jalopnik_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
2019-06-0544 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #81 - Worst Food in America: Weed Ash vs HotPockets - 5/21/19 Science
Big craters by small robots: https://gizmodo.com/new-photos-show-the-surprisingly-big-crater-blasted-int-1834298147
Stem cells might be able to cure diabetes: https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/03/stem-cells-may-treat-type-1-diabetes/
Technology
Flying cars; a thing of the future today https://www.cbsnews.com/news/flying-cars-ready-to-take-off/
Retro gaming done right?: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/05/the-streaming-service-that-wants-to-save-the-retro-gaming-biz-from-piracy/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Who ordered the F16? https://gizmodo.com/f-16-fighter-jet-crashes-into-california-warehouse-wor-1834838834
Tesla is out of money!: https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/17/18629166/elon-musk-tesla-money-changes-cfo-employee-expenses
2019-05-2249 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #80 - Shitting Containers for the Moon - 5/14/19
Science
World's fastest airplane, coming to an airport near you soon: https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/05/hermeus-announces-plan-to-build-the-fastest-aircraft-in-the-world/
Jeff Bezos reveals his plans to take over the moon: https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/09/blue-origin-blue-moon-lunar-lander/
Technology
Google Changes Everything: https://techcrunch.com/2019/05/07/heres-everything-google-announced-today-at-the-i-o-2019-keynote/
Phone PixelWars: https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/8/18537699/samsung-64-megapixel-phone-camera-sensor-announced
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Airbnb home is really just a container: https://gizmodo.com/clean-home-with-private-bathroom-on-airbnb-just-a-roads-1834721410
Might want to rethink cracking your neck: https://gizmodo.com/a-28-year-old-man-cracked-his-neck-and-gave-himself-a-s-1834482725
2019-05-151h 01CouncilCastCouncilCast #79 - Ass Beer Tastes Good With My Space Weed - 5/7/19
Science
First Private Japanese Firm to Reach Space: https://gizmodo.com/interstellar-technology-becomes-first-private-japanese-1834537993
Weed in Space? Now that's really high:https://techcrunch.com/2018/10/03/weed-in-space-is-going-to-be-a-thing-now/
Technology
Apple might reveal long-awaited Mac Pro redesign at WWDC: https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/6/18531086/apple-wwdc-2019-mac-pro-new-hardware-rumors
How a group of mothers uses drones to find the casualties of Mexico’s drug war: https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/6/18515985/veracruz-mexico-grave-detection-colectivo-solecito-drones-drug-war
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Couples across the US are hiring donkeys called 'beer burros' to serve drinks at their weddings (AKA Ass-Beer): https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/offbeat/couples-across-the-us-are-hiring-donkeys-called-beer-burros-to-serve-drinks-at-their-weddings/ar-AAAXJYq
Penis potholes prompt council to take ac...
2019-05-1438 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #78 - Teslaquila - The New Wet Dream - 4/30/19
Science
Fiberoptic cables can detect earthquakes: https://gizmodo.com/dark-fiber-optic-cables-can-measure-earthquakes-1832356545
Stratolaunch flies the world's largest plane: https://www.engadget.com/2019/04/13/stratolaunch-completes-first-flight/
Technology
For when you want to watch tv lying down: https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/29/18522287/samsung-sero-vertical-tv-price-release-date-millennials
$500k in ethereum classic heist: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/01/almost-500000-in-ethereum-coin-stolen-by-forking-its-blockchain/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
They said it was impossible: https://www.engadget.com/2019/04/01/impossible-burger-burger-king-whopper/
Leaf blowers from car parts: https://www.cnet.com/news/elon-musk-says-tesla-will-make-a-leaf-blower-for-some-reason/
2019-05-0149 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #77 - NASA: Now Hiring - 4/23/19
Science
Ryan Cook: spacex rocket tips over
Bad week for SpaceX as dragon capsule explodes: https://www.engadget.com/2019/04/21/spacex-crew-dragon-capsule-anomaly/
Citizen astronomers better than NASA: https://www.engadget.com/2019/01/09/citizens-discover-new-planet-nasa-algorithms-missed/
Technology
Who said being flexible was bad: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/04/bendgate-2-0-samsungs-2000-foldable-phone-is-already-breaking/
Now it's delayed: https://www.engadget.com/2019/04/22/samsung-delays-galaxy-fold-release/
Autonomous fighter jet: https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/27/boeing-autonomous-fighter-jet-2020/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Presidential candidate will use holograms to connect with people: https://www.engadget.com/2019/04/12/andrew-yang-3d-hologram-rallies/
Cable lobby tries to recover its reputation by removing "cable" from its name: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2019/03...
2019-04-2437 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #76 - Black hole by Google Currents - 4/16/19
Science
Black Hole Picture: https://apple.news/AmYouFbBMSP6nCnQU2Ddz6A
First private mission to the moon ends in first private crash into the moon: https://www.engadget.com/2019/04/11/private-moon-lander-crash/
Technology
Google+ is dead, long live google currents: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/04/google-is-back-meet-the-enterprise-focused-google-currents/
Is this the best apocalypse car: https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/27/jaguar-land-rover-ultraviolet-anti-virus/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Cops prevent a burglary performed by...a Roomba: https://gizmodo.com/police-respond-to-911-burglary-call-guns-drawn-turns-o-1833939921
Wowair goes bankrupt as people are flying: https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/28/18285262/budget-wow-air-collapses-flights-cancelled-stranded-passengers
2019-04-1744 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #75 - Killer Whales are the Real Deal - 4/2/19
Science
There's a new space force in town: https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/03/india-shoots-down-a-weather-satellite-declares-itself-a-space-power/
Jaws: The Unstoppable Machine: https://gizmodo.com/great-white-sharks-appear-perfectly-healthy-despite-lea-1833721007
Technology
KC - St. Louis Hyperloop - https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/high-speed-hyperloop-connecting-kansas-city-st-louis-one-step-closer-to-reality
No April Fool's for you: https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/27/18283674/microsoft-april-fools-day-ban-pranks-internal-memo
Other Cool/Weird Shit
In Harambe we rap: https://gizmodo.com/we-regret-to-inform-you-elon-musk-has-released-a-rap-si-1833705207
Russia has a new way to combat rogue drones: https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/30/18287487/russia-shotgun-drone-counter-uav-syria
2019-04-0351 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #74 - Keyfab Powered by Tang - 3/26/19
Science
NASA may not develop a new rocket to go to the moon: https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/13/nasa-orion-mission-commercial-rockets/
This is fast: https://www.sciencealert.com/a-cannonball-pulsar-is-careening-through-the-milky-way-at-2-5-million-miles-per-hour
Technology
Robots are now parking cars: https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/15/stanley-robotics-robot-valets-airport-france/
Is this the new flash games: https://www.polygon.com/2019/3/19/18272871/google-stadia-gdc-2019-details
PSA - Gmail integration with IFTTT ending this week: https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/25/18280512/gmail-ifttt-discontinued-march-31st-send-email-action-trigger
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Two destinations for the price of one: https://jalopnik.com/british-airways-flight-goes-525-miles-in-the-wrong-dire-1833545219
Huge asteroid explodes as it hits the earth: https://gizmodo.com/a-huge-asteroid-exploded-above-earth-and-you-totally-m-1833384372
2019-03-2759 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #73 - Blow for a dollar or coffee for eighty cents - 3/19/19
Science
Space harpoon catches space junk: https://gizmodo.com/space-harpoon-successfully-snatches-space-junk-1832655083
Can you guess which planet is closest to Earth? https://gizmodo.com/mercury-not-venus-is-the-closest-planet-to-earth-1833290616
Technology
Must use cash, no electronic only payments here: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2019/03/sorry-amazon-philadelphia-bans-cashless-stores/
And another one bites the dust: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2019/03/new-jersey-becomes-second-state-to-ban-cashless-shops-and-restaurants/
nVidia ends support for...3D glasses: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2019/03/11/nvidia-ending-3d-vision-support/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
When was the last time your smartphone saved your life: https://gizmodo.com/smartphone-stops-arrow-when-absurdly-lucky-man-tries-to-1833287987
Myspace deleted things, who cares: https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/18/myspace-lost-12-years-music-photos/
2019-03-2044 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #72 - Disconnected Thumbs...Up For Space - 3/12/19
Science
First space tourists: Virgin Galactic goes to edge of space: https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/22/virgin-galactic-sends-its-first-passenger-to-the-edge-of-space/
We can fix global warming by using a sun curtain: https://earther.gizmodo.com/scientists-maybe-if-we-only-dim-the-sun-a-little-it-wo-1833203941
Technology
You can now pay with your fingerprint...kind of: https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/11/18259624/natwest-gemalto-debit-card-fingerprint-scanner-biometric-contactless-nfc-uk
USB4, here to save us all: https://gizmodo.com/usb4-is-going-to-revolutionize-the-usb-standard-all-ove-1833059622
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Man steals from bank by "testing" an ATM exploit: https://gizmodo.com/programmer-at-chinese-bank-jailed-after-reportedly-find-1832326878
The GPS system is going full Y2K: https://gizmodo.com/the-y2k-moment-for-gps-systems-is-just-a-month-away-1833125742
2019-03-1357 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #71 - Elixer of Immortality Reboots the Mars Rover - 3/5/19
Science
SpaceX Launches Dragon Capsule to ISS: https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/03/spacex-set-to-launch-critical-dragon-demonstration-mission-tonight/
IT LIVES!!!: https://bgr.com/2019/03/01/curiosity-nasa-mars-rover-glitch-safe-mode/
Technology
Tesla announces $35k car, paid for by closing stores: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2019/02/tesla-announces-35000-model-3-is-closing-its-stores-to-pay-for-it/
What day do you want you Amazon stuff delivered: https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/28/amazon-day-weekly-delivery-day/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Would you drink this elixir of immortality: https://gizmodo.com/elixir-of-immortality-uncovered-in-2-000-year-old-chi-1833038438
Japan's robot hotel fires half it's workers: https://www.engadget.com/2019/01/16/japan-robot-hotel-fires-over-half-its-robots/
2019-03-0646 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #70 - The Council Fires Elon - 2/26/19
Science
Perpetual motion machines make people live forever: https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/05/self-charging-pacemakers-are-powered-by-patients-heartbeats/
Goodbye Opportunity: https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/02/opportunity-did-not-answer-nasas-final-call-and-its-now-gone-to-us/
Who needs weather forecasts for Earth when you can check it on Mars: https://gizmodo.com/you-can-now-check-the-weather-on-mars-every-day-1832752785
Technology
Would you like to walk around in some bricks: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/02/my-left-shoe-wont-even-reboot-faulty-app-bricks-nike-smart-sneakers/
X-ray vision for your car: https://www.engadget.com/2019/01/22/gmc-2020-sierra-hd-pickup-camera-system-infotainment/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Pilot gets bored while flying: https://gizmodo.com/bored-pilot-writes-im-bored-and-draws-two-dicks-in-the-1832754055
Don't cross beams, but it's now a sport: https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/19/18231268/lightsaber-dueling-french-fencing-federation-official-sport
2019-02-2751 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #69 - Hand Grenades and Global Warming - 2/19/19
Science
What happens when a star falls into a black hole: https://gizmodo.com/a-star-fell-into-a-black-hole-revealing-its-super-fast-1831653729
Shoes that know when you fall: https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/01/alphabet-verily-smart-shoes-leak/
Technology
Make your own Steambox with Raspberry Pi: https://www.engadget.com/2018/12/04/valve-helps-raspberry-pi-owners-build-their-own-steam-link-box/
Who owns dance moves: https://www.polygon.com/fortnite/2018/12/18/18147009/epic-fortnite-dance-lawsuits
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Elon musk tweets about new stainless steel starship: https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/01/elon-musk-is-really-really-excited-about-his-starship/
Yo quiero taco hand grenades: https://gizmodo.com/florida-man-discovers-wwii-hand-grenade-drives-it-to-l-1832103320
WWI grenade found inside potatoes: https://gizmodo.com/wwi-hand-grenade-found-among-potato-shipment-at-chip-fa-1832307379
2019-02-2039 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #68 - The Bite is Harder than the Lick - 2/12/19
Science
The sun could turn into a crystal ball, but might not tell your future: https://gizmodo.com/our-sun-could-one-day-turn-into-a-crystal-ball-1831675883
Mars One will not be sending anyone on a one way ticket to Mars: https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/11/18220153/mars-one-bankruptcy-bas-lansdorp-human-settlement
Technology
AMD launches Radeon VII, bigger and badder Vega: https://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphics-Cards/AMD-Radeon-VII-Review-Supercharged-Vega
Google chrome may change how adblocker's work: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/01/google-planning-changes-to-chrome-that-could-break-ad-blockers/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
What's worse than a clogged toilet? One on the ISS: https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/06/iss-toilet-leak-water-crew/
Vape pen kills a man: https://gizmodo.com/texas-man-dies-after-vape-pen-explosion-severs-artery-t-1832355840
2019-02-1337 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #67 - RedHot Fatberg - 2/5/19
Science
Deepest ice hole ever, but can you fish in it? https://gizmodo.com/record-setting-ice-hole-drilled-in-antarctica-1832019743
SpaceX readying for February launch of crew capsule: https://www.engadget.com/2019/01/24/spacex-crew-dragon-test/
Technology
Internet cable cut, entire island must use satellite internet: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/01/undersea-cable-damage-wipes-out-most-internet-access-in-tonga-islands/
No button phone: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/1/23/18194178/meizu-zero-phone-trends-hole-ports-buttons
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Can you roast coffee beans with space technology: https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/01/how-much-would-you-pay-for-coffee-roasted-in-space/
What happens when you eat a bunch of fish and chips: https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/01/englanders-greasy-fish-and-chips-blamed-for-64-meter-long-fatberg/
2019-02-0641 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #66 - Moon is my Password - 1/22/19
Science
You smartphone can now detect Lead in water: https://www.techbriefs.com/component/content/article/tb/features/whos-who/33586
First time ever a seed sprouted on the moon, and died: https://gizmodo.com/seeds-have-sprouted-on-the-moon-for-the-first-time-1831767708
Technology
Huge password data dump, change your passwords now: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/01/hacked-and-dumped-online-773-million-records-with-plaintext-passwords/
Nightmare on cybersecurity street: https://www.engadget.com/2018/12/18/us-ballistic-missile-system-cybersecurity/
Microsoft killing off Windows Phone: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/01/microsoft-windows-10-mobile-support-to-end-so-use-android-or-ios-instead/
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Are racing Sims better than the real world? A guy trained on video games just beat a Formula 1 driver on a real world http...
2019-01-231h 02CouncilCastCouncilCast #65 - A Most Dangerous Podcast - 1/8/19
Science
The most dangerous SpaceX mission yet? https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/01/spacex-demo-flight-a-month-away-will-be-especially-dangerous-musk-says/
What's on the far side of the moon? https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/01/china-makes-history-by-landing-on-the-far-side-of-the-moon/
Technology
Dell is a public company again: https://www.engadget.com/2018/12/28/dell-public-company-new-york-stock-exchange/
AT&T is rolling out fake 5G: https://www.engadget.com/2019/01/07/att-faux-5g-icon-rolls-out/
Is G-sync vs Freesync over: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2019/01/07/ces-2019-nvidia-g-sync-ultimate/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Tesla vs pickup: https://jalopnik.com/aggrieved-tesla-owners-can-just-tow-trucks-blocking-the-1831430208
Musk opens a boring tunnel in LA: https://www.engadget.com/2018/12/18/boring-company-test-tunnel-opening-LA/?utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=morningafter
2019-01-0949 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #64 - Same Shit, Different Year - 1/1/19
Science
SpaceX Starship to fly this year:https://www.businessinsider.com/spacex-big-falcon-rocket-spaceship-hopper-vehicle-launches-2018-12
Drone delivers vaccines to a remote island: https://gizmodo.com/baby-on-island-nation-of-vanuatu-receives-vaccines-deli-1831168618
Technology
AT&T begins rolling out "5G" https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2018/12/18/att-opens-its-5-g-network-december-21-starting-12-cities/2339042002/
Kroger will deliver groceries by driverless car: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2018/12/kroger-owned-grocery-store-begins-fully-driverless-deliveries/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
The one package you won't want to steal: https://www.theverge.com/2018/12/18/18146089/mark-rober-porch-pirate-bait-package-glitter-bomb-fart-spray
Amtrak passengers get stuck, have to use cardboard portapotties: https://jalopnik.com/stalled-amtrak-passengers-offered-luxury-of-pooping-in-1830658385
2019-01-0234 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #63 - Faster with Google Fi - 12/18/18Science
Faster air travel, yes please, quiet supersonic airplanes: https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/20/lockheed-martin-quiet-supersonic-jet-nasa/
Black holes are on hold for 2 years: https://gizmodo.com/why-the-large-hadron-collider-is-shutting-down-for-two-1830907854
Technology
Project Fi (Google Fi) now available on more phones: https://www.theverge.com/2018/11/27/18114662/google-project-fi-apple-iphone-samsung-oneplus-rumor
No encryption for you Australia: https://www.engadget.com/2018/12/07/australia-access-assistance-bill-now-a-law/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Musk says he has no idea how to smoke weed: https://gizmodo.com/elon-musk-i-have-no-idea-how-to-smoke-pot-1830937805
Fake robot learns to dance: https://gizmodo.com/russian-state-tv-shows-off-robot-thats-actually-a-man-i-1831038858
2018-12-1945 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #62 - Internet Explorer got Internet Exploded - 12/11/18Science
What's at the center of your galaxy lollipop?: https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/02/scientists-evidence-black-hole-galaxy-center/
Osiris-rex finds water on asteroid: https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-s-newly-arrived-osiris-rex-spacecraft-already-discovers-water-on-asteroid
Technology
Do you need more PhysX? nVidia open sources PhysX: https://www.engadget.com/2018/12/03/nvidia-physx-open-source/
MS Edge gets the chrome treatment: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/12/report-microsoft-is-scrapping-edge-switching-to-just-another-chrome-clone/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
It's ok to shoot down drones: https://gizmodo.com/congress-gives-feds-the-ok-to-shoot-down-drones-1829530565
Escalator failure, ride from hell: https://gizmodo.com/catastrophic-escalator-failure-in-rome-sends-crowd-spee-1829954495
Musk opening a new tunnel: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2018/10/elon-musk-tweets-a-date-for-the-opening-of-his-first-los-angeles-tunnel/
2018-12-1251 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #61 - Seamonster, All But Confirmed - 12/4/18Science
Super ice growth: https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/10/weird-water-phase-ice-vii-can-grow-as-fast-as-1000-miles-per-hour/
Plane flies with no moving parts: https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/21/mit-ionic-wind-aircraft-flies/
Technology
DRM for chargers: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/10/drm-for-chargers-google-pixel-3-locks-fast-qi-charging-to-its-own-79-stand/
US has the two fastest supercomputers: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/11/12/18087470/ibm-summit-sierra-supercomputer-us-fastest
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Who wants some fire: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/01/us/gender-reveal-arizona-fire.html
Seamonsters are real: https://gizmodo.com/geologists-joke-about-sea-monster-after-mysterious-30-m-1830738921
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2018-12-0549 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #60 - Mars: The Elon Musk Trail - 11/27/18Science
Nasa lands on Mars again: https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/11/heres-how-nasa-will-attempt-to-land-on-the-red-planet-monday/
The Kilogram is no more, long live the Kilogram: https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/16/kilogram-officially-redefined/
Technology
Discs are so old school: https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/16/microsoft-disc-free-xbox-one-rumor/
MOAR power, electric cars might be able to store energy in carbon fiber frames: http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/chalmers/pressreleases/carbon-fibre-can-store-energy-in-the-body-of-a-vehicle-2765716
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Free Tesla Model 3 recharging, get a tow: https://jalopnik.com/tesla-model-3-owner-recharges-car-by-having-it-towed-1830422030
Elon Musk is moving to Mars: https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/26/elon-musk-70-percent-chance-moving-to-mars/
2018-11-2850 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #1 - I Could Drink Crown From A Hose - 1/29/2013Latest episode of CouncilCast
2018-11-2855 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #59 - When Robot's Rule the Earth - 11/20/18Science
They're here to remodel your home!: https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/1/17923442/aist-japan-humanoid-robot-drywall-hrp-5p-construction
Have you tried turning it off and back on again? NASA did: https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/24/nasa-hubble-gyroscope-fix/
Technology
Are robocallers too much for you? https://www.theverge.com/2018/11/5/18066436/robocalls-fcc-take-action-against-carriers-call-authentication
You can now fix your electronics without breaking DMCA: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/10/25/18024332/us-copyright-office-right-to-repair-dcma-exemptions
Motorola and iFixit team up to repair your cell phone: https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/23/motorola-and-ifixit-repair-kits/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Self-transforming robot, can this make Silas' iron man suit work? https://gizmodo.com/self-transforming-robot-takes-us-a-step-closer-to-actua-1830096404
Cars, a man's best friend: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2018/11/musk-new-tesla-summon-feature-will-follow-you-like-a-pet/
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2018-11-2142 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #58 - Thumbs up for Space Balls - 10/23/18Science
Soyuz crew goes for an interesting ride: https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/10/a-soyuz-crew-makes-an-emergency-landing-after-rocket-fails/
Giant net catches space junk: https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/19/17878218/space-junk-remove-debris-net-harpoon-collisions
Technology
It's a phone for your palm, it fits in your palm, it's a Palm! https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/15/palm-is-back-hands-on/
John Hancock offer fitness trackers for insurance discounts, would you sign up for this? https://www.engadget.com/2018/09/20/john-hancock-life-insurance-fitness-tracking/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Someone wrecked a neighborhood with balls of steel: https://gizmodo.com/large-steel-balls-wreak-havoc-on-seattle-neighborhood-a-1829888276
Elon Musk makes teslaquila: https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/19/17995806/teslaquila-tesla-tequila-luxury-car-merch-elon-musk
Elon Musk Pitches
2018-10-2448 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #57 - Wood Sleeves for Space - 10/9/18Science
Would you like an Exomoon with that?: https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/3/17928328/exomoon-kepler-1625b-hubble-space-telescope-exoplanets
Two robots, one asteroid: https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/09/japan-has-attempted-to-land-two-tiny-rovers-on-a-distant-asteroid/
Technology
Plus what? Google shutting down G+: https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/08/google-shutting-down-google-plus/
MOAR WIFI: https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/03/the-next-generation-of-wireless-internet-will-be-called-wifi-6/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Painting shreds itself after being sold: https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/06/banksy-painting-hid-shredder/
"Leave Elon Alone" guy: https://jalopnik.com/kanye-west-jumps-on-table-at-detroit-college-to-rant-ab-1829489198
2018-10-1039 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #56 - We Talked About Elon Musk Again and an Octopus - 9/25/18Science
Solar panel roads, are they as good as we think: https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/09/solar-panels-replaced-tarmac-on-a-motorway-here-are-the-results/
Scientists gave MDMA to an octopus, did it freak out: https://gizmodo.com/scientists-gave-mdma-to-octopuses-and-what-happened-was-1829191638
Technology
Sirius XM buys Pandora: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/09/siriusxm-to-pay-3-5-billion-for-pandora/
Telltale games shuts down, but who will tell their story: https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/24/17896012/telltale-games-the-walking-dead-storytelling-gaming
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Breaking the bike land speed record: https://gizmodo.com/shattering-the-bike-land-speed-record-at-183-9mph-looks-1829168830
IT'S ALIVE: https://gizmodo.com/freaky-robotic-skin-brings-inanimate-objects-to-life-1829169173
Elon Musk Pitches
2018-09-2636 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #55 - Go to the Moon or Shut it Down - 9/18/18Science
SpaceX is sending someone to the moon, find out who: https://www.engadget.com/2018/09/17/spacex-reveals-identity-of-the-worlds-first-lunar-space-tourist/
Underground tunnel garages is the future: https://www.theverge.com/transportation/2018/9/13/17856078/elon-musk-boring-company-underground-garage-hyperloop
Leak on the ISS, who's at fault? https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/09/the-russians-are-really-pushing-a-nasa-astronaut-sabotaged-the-iss-theory/
Technology
No chrome for you on Windows 10: https://www.engadget.com/2018/09/17/microsoft-scrubs-windows-10-warning-chrome-firefox/
Google kills Inbox: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/09/google-kills-google-inbox/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Amazon will sell you a Christmas tree: https://www.engadget.com/2018/09/11/amazon-sell-full-size-live-christmas-trees/
Back seat in a DeLorean, but can it fly? https://jalopnik.com/worlds-greatest-dad-added-a-backseat-to-his-delorean-to-1829034103
Elon Musk Pitches
2018-09-1946 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #54 - So Good We Blew Our Thumbs Off - 9/11/18Science
Who's ready for a space elevator: https://www.universetoday.com/139957/a-japanese-company-is-about-to-test-a-tiny-space-elevator-in-space/
Technology
Update your Tesla key: https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/10/17842136/tesla-key-fob-hack-theft-spoofing-relay
Vizio TV's will now tell you when they're spying on you: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/09/vizio-smart-tv-owners-to-learn-of-snooping-settlement-via-their-snoopy-tvs/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Woman uses dynamite as a candle, it explodes: https://gizmodo.com/woman-ignites-stick-of-dynamite-while-trying-to-light-c-1828896558
Musk smokes some pot: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2018/09/tesla-accounting-chief-quits-over-teslas-level-of-public-attention/
Elon Musk Pitches
2018-09-1225 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #53 - I'll Turn Your Head into a Canoe - 9/4/18Science
We can all rest, meat has been defined: https://gizmodo.com/missouri-officially-defines-meat-to-exclude-cultured-an-1828651318
Technology
xbox hardware subscription: https://www.theverge.com/2018/8/27/17786786/microsoft-xbox-all-access-subscription-console-bundle-leasing-program
Ultimate gaming chair: https://www.engadget.com/2018/08/29/acer-predator-thronos-gaming-chair/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Sex toys confuses airport workers: https://gizmodo.com/bag-of-sex-toys-incites-panic-at-berlin-airport-bomb-s-1828218652
Bugatti Chiron made from Lego's is driveable: https://www.engadget.com/2018/08/30/driveable-bugatti-chiron-made-of-1-million-lego-blocks/
Elon headbutts car and claims it can't hurt him: https://jalopnik.com/i-dont-see-how-this-could-hurt-me-says-elon-musk-head-1828744472
Elon Musk Pitches
2018-09-0533 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #52 - Verizon needs a Squishimal - 8/28/18Science
4 giant rockets, one will win: https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/07/the-year-2020-could-see-the-unheard-of-debut-of-four-big-rockets-or-not/
Technology
Verizon stops activating 3g phones: https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/17/verizon-stops-activating-3g-phones/
Verizon throttles fire dept during a fire: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/08/verizon-throttled-fire-departments-unlimited-data-during-calif-wildfire/
Microsoft and Walmart team up against Amazon: https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/17/microsoft-walmart-alliance-against-amazon/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Homemade flying cars: https://www.topgear.com/car-news/video/surprise-homemade-flying-car-bad-idea
Let's nuke Mars: https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/07/sorry-elon-nuking-mars-icecaps-wont-geoengineer-it/
2018-08-2949 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #51 - McLovin and the Twitter Banhammer - 8/21/18Science
Jupiter now has more moons: https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/17/jupiter-is-weird-discovery-twelve-new-moons/
Technology
Volvo Polestar 2 vs the Tesla model 3: https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/24/polestar-2-first-details/
Twitter bans users retroactively who created accounts while underage: https://www.theverge.com/2018/7/24/17595112/twitter-banning-underage-users-lie-age
Mandatory security keys prevent phishing attacks: https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/24/security-keys-google-phishing/
New Macbook may be throttling for lower performance: https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/24/apple-blames-software-bug-for-macbook-pro-cpu-throttling-issue/
Other Cool/Weird Shit
Burglar's want your wifi password: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/07/burglar-wakes-up-couple-to-ask-to-use-their-wi-fi-network/
Musk: I want games on my Tesla! Seems safe: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2018/08/elon-musk-to-video-game-devs-help-me-put-super-fun-games-on-tesla-screens/
2018-08-2242 minCouncilCastCouncilCast #50 - Fifty Glorious Episodes - 7/31/18Favorite Moments
Matt's vicious attach llama apocalypse review
Surfboard made out of cigarette butts: https://apple.news/Ayys83hwsMTGgGPSB3_tChg
Guy bites a phone battery and it explodes: https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/23/16923200/china-customer-bites-iphone-battery-replacement-explosion
Russian mail drone falls flat: https://www.engadget.com/2018/04/04/russian-mail-drone-crash/
Did someone call Red Green, duct tape wheel: https://sploid.gizmodo.com/a-spare-tire-made-from-countless-rolls-of-duct-tape-is-1826415631
Dick size study ends because dick pics aren't reliable: https://gizmodo.com/professor-ends-penis-size-study-soliciting-3-600-dick-p-1827235617
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