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The FBI Is Reportedly Holding the Missing Footage From Outside Epstein's Cell

Despite official insistence to the contrary, insiders say that the US government is in possession of the "missing minute" from the footage outside of Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan jail cell when the infamous pedophile died. Earlier this month, attorney general Pam Bondi released what the Justice Department referred to as the "full raw" surveillance footage from outside Epstein's cell — a still frame of which is shown above — documenting nearly 11 hours of the outside of the disgraced financier's

Home Depot now has an app-controlled version of its viral Halloween skeleton

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. The summer isn’t halfway over, and Home Depot already wants you to start thinking about Halloween. After introducing a limited-edition animated version of its 12-foot-tall skeleton decoration last year, the hardware company is hoping for more viral fame this year with a new Ultra Skelly. At 6.5 feet tall, it’s much smaller than the original tower

I Wanted Maximum Visits at My Bird Feeder. A Wildlife Expert Gave Me These Tips

Taking time out of your busy day to sit and listen to the birds might sound hokey, but as a wellness writer and birdwatcher, I can tell you firsthand that it can transform your daily routine. Hanging out with the birds or listening to birdsong has real benefits like lowering stress, easing anxiety and even helping reduce symptoms of depression. It might not seem like much, but it's an easy way to slow down and connect with nature. Until recently, I lived in an apartment in the heart of a city.

Inside Tesla's new retro-futuristic Supercharger diner

Tesla has opened the doors to its first diner Supercharger station in Los Angeles. CEO Elon Musk first teased the concept of building a drive-in themed charging station in 2018. On Monday, that vision was finally realized. Tesla describes the two-story restaurant, constructed of a steel exterior inspired by the Cybertruck, as retro-futuristic. It features 80 charging stalls and two 66-foot megascreens playing a rotation of short films, feature-length movies and Tesla videos. The diner operates

These 8 Common Foods Contain Microplastics. Here How to Make Swaps

Microplastics used to sound like a distant environmental issue, but they're showing up in more places than you'd expect, including the food we eat every day. According to new research, even something as simple as chewing gum could expose you to tiny plastic particles. With something as common as chewing gum becoming a microplastic delivery system, many people are concerned about how often they're consuming the potential hidden hazard. The average person takes in between 39,000 and 52,000 microp

Artificial food colours are out, so what's next?

Artificial food colours are out, so what's next? 59 minutes ago Share Save Suzanne Bearne Technology Reporter Share Save Fermentalg There are hundreds of thousands of microalgae species French firm Fermentalg has been all over the planet in its search for useful microalgae. "One of our lucky scientists got to go and climb the volcanoes in the Caribbean for example, and I have to restrain myself from collecting more every time I go home to New Zealand," says Hywel Griffiths, chief scientific o

My cat Norbert gives this automatic wet food feeder two paws up, and it's on sale

Allison Murray/ZDNET The Petlibro Polar Wet Food Automatic Feeder is $13 off when you buy it at Amazon. ZDNET's key takeaways The Petlibro Polar Wet Food Automatic Feeder normally retails for $130 and is available in black and white. The Polar feeder can keep wet food fresh for up to three days and connects to an app to customize feeding schedules. It is a relatively large device and needs power and Wi-Fi to function. After getting our orange tabby cat, Norbert, in 2018, my husband and I q

AI-Generated Content on Netflix Is Already Here

How soon will it be before Netflix subscribers begin to see movies and TV shows that were made with generative AI technology? According to CEO Ted Sarandos, it's already happened. In a video conference call after Netflix's earnings were announced on July 17, Sarandos took questions, one of which was focused on when and how the streaming company will generate content with artificial intelligence tools. Surprisingly, Sarandos said the company already did it, on an Argentinian sci-fi show called

Food as Medicine: Try Eating These Foods Next Time You Have a Headache

If you're looking for something other than aspirin to relieve a headache, experts say you should consider what's on your plate. Though eating certain foods isn't a miracle cure for migraines or headaches, it can help alongside hydration, exercise, sleep and stress management. "The most important thing I tell patients is that migraines are highly individualized," says Dr. Nicholas Church, a board-certified member of the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Academy of Family Physici

Countries across the world see food price shocks from climate extremes

"Until we get to net-zero emissions, extreme weather will only get worse, and it's already damaging crops and pushing up the price of food all over the world,” said Maximilian Kotz, BSC researcher and lead author of the study. British potatoes, Californian vegetables, South African maize and Indian onions are among many foods affected by recent price shocks driven by weather extremes, according to a team of international scientists. The study, led by Maximillian Kotz of the Barcelona Supercomp

Earthquake Causes 2.5-Meter Ground Slip in First-Ever Footage

A security camera in Myanmar captured something scientists have never seen before on film: the surface of the Earth lunging sideways during a magnitude 7.7 earthquake. In 1.3 seconds, the ground shifted 2.5 meters (a little over 8 feet), revealing something researchers have only been able to model or guess at until now. It’s the first direct video of a fault line in motion, offering a rare, horrifyingly calm glimpse at the forces that shape continents and rearrange cities. Videos by VICE Scie

Aardman’s Pokémon show is a delightful-looking romp that follows Sirfetch'd and Pichu

We knew that Aardman, the animation studio behind Wallace & Gromit, was prepping a Pokémon show , but now we have some juicy details and actual footage. Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d and Pichu, as the name suggests, follows the sword-wielding Sirfetch'd and the baby pre-evolution of Pikachu. It looks extremely charming, as one would expect from Aardman. The trailer is on the shorter side, but shows the dynamic duo getting involved in some cutesy shenanigans as an oblivious Wool

The 7 Must-Try Air Fryer Accessories Every Chef Needs

It doesn't matter whether you're rustling up an appetizer or cooking a full meal, the humble air fryer can do the job. It's true that sometimes the air fryer can be a victim of its own versatility, and sometimes it's relegated to cooking quick and easy meals. But if you pair it with a useful accessory, you might be surprised at just how capable that unsuspecting air fryer is. In fact, get things just right, and the cooking possibilities are basically endless. There's an entire air fryer communi

What Is Xanthan Gum and Is It Safe? I Asked the Experts

Even more attention is being given to food labels than usual. With people becoming increasingly conscious about their health, more ingredients are being scrutinized, especially additives. Xanthan gum is one such additive found in many foods, from salad dressings to gluten-free baked goods. It's even found in personal care, industrial and pharmaceutical products. Research suggests that xanthan gum can lead to several health benefits, such as relieving constipation, lowering blood glucose levels

Want to Avoid Microplastics? Start by Skipping These 8 Foods

Microplastics used to sound like a distant environmental issue, but they're showing up in more places than you'd expect, including the food we eat every day. According to new research, even something as simple as chewing gum could be exposing you to tiny plastic particles. With something as common as chewing gum becoming a delivery system for microplastics, many people are concerned about how often they're consuming the potential hidden hazard. The average person takes in between 39,000 and 52,

Master Foo and the Script Kiddie (1996)

...and the Script Kiddie A stranger from the land of Woot came to Master Foo as he was eating the morning meal with his students. “I hear y00 are very l33t,” he said. “Pl33z teach m3 all y00 know.” Master Foo's students looked at each other, confused by the stranger's barbarous language. Master Foo just smiled and replied: “You wish to learn the Way of Unix?” “I want to b3 a wizard hax0r,” the stranger replied, “and 0wn ever3one's b0xen.” “I do not teach that Way,” replied Master Foo. The

Here's Where to Hang Your Bird Feeder for Maximum Visits

As someone who writes about wellness and loves birdwatching, I've experienced firsthand how much joy birds can bring to your daily routine. And science backs it up. Listening to birdsong and spending time watching feathered visitors has been shown to lower stress, ease anxiety and even help reduce symptoms of depression. It's a simple but powerful way to feel more grounded and connected to nature. Until recently, I lived in an apartment in the heart of a city. I had to actively seek out nature

Ring introducing new feature to allow police to live-stream access to cameras

Ring founder Jamie Siminoff is back at the helm of the surveillance doorbell company, and with him is the surveillance-first-privacy-last approach that made Ring one of the most maligned tech devices. Not only is the company reintroducing new versions of old features which would allow police to request footage directly from Ring users, it is also introducing a new feature that would allow police to request live-stream access to people’s home security devices. This is a bad, bad step for Ring an

C++: Zero-cost static initialization

Zero-cost statics in C++ "Усердие все превозмогает!" К. Прутков, Мысли и афоризмы, I, 84 In C and C++ a static variable can be defined in a function scope: int foo() { static int counter = 1; printf("foo() has been called %i times. ", counter++); ... } Technically, this defines counter as an object of static storage duration that is allocated not within the function activation frame (which is typically on the stack, but can be on the heap for a coroutine), but as a global object. This is o

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C++: zero-cost static initialization

Zero-cost statics in C++ "Усердие все превозмогает!" К. Прутков, Мысли и афоризмы, I, 84 In C and C++ a static variable can be defined in a function scope: int foo() { static int counter = 1; printf("foo() has been called %i times. ", counter++); ... } Technically, this defines counter as an object of static storage duration that is allocated not within the function activation frame (which is typically on the stack, but can be on the heap for a coroutine), but as a global object. This is o

Topics: foo int mov rbp static

When Will You See AI-Generated Content on Netflix? It's Possible You Already Have

How soon will it be before Netflix subscribers begin to see movies and TV show that were made with generative AI technology? According to CEO Ted Sarandos, it's already happened. In a video conference call after Netflix's earnings were announced on July 17, Sarandos took questions, one of which was focused on when and how the streaming company will generate content with artificial intelligence tools. Surprisingly, Sarandos said the company already did it, on an Argentinian sci-fi show called E

Ring reintroduces video sharing with police

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Ring has once again started letting police request footage from users. Axon, a law enforcement technology company and maker of TASER, announced in April that it’s partnering with Ring to allow customers to share “relevant video with law enforcement to help solve crimes faster and safeguard neighborhoods,” as spotted earlier by Business Insider. The

Insta360 now offers lens filters and a larger battery for its 360-degree action cam

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. It’s been less than three months since Insta360 released its X5 360-degree action camera, but the company is already introducing new accessories and a major firmware update. Improvements include a new AdaptiveTone feature delivering “better color and detail in both bright and dark areas” when filming with both lenses, and a larger battery you can

Ziploc, Rubbermaid Sued Over Microplastics: Should You Ditch Plastic Containers?

When you buy plastic food containers, you tend to look for whether they're microwave and freezer-safe. The maker of Rubbermaid, Newell Brands, is now facing a class action lawsuit for claiming that its plastic-based containers are "microwave safe" and "freezer-safe." According to the complaint, these products can release microplastics into food even when used as per the instructions, despite the products' marketing claiming otherwise. Ziploc is also facing a similar class action lawsuit. Ziploc

The FBI's Jeffrey Epstein Prison Video Had Nearly 3 Minutes Cut Out

Newly uncovered metadata reveals that nearly three minutes of footage were cut from what the US Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation described as “full raw” surveillance video from the only functioning camera near Jeffrey Epstein’s prison cell the night before he was found dead. The video was released last week as part of the Trump administration’s commitment to fully investigate Epstein’s 2019 death but instead has raised new questions about how the footage was edited and a

The FDA Approved a New Natural Food Dye. Here's How to Avoid the Artificial Ones

The US Food and Drug Administration has put a spotlight on food dyes this year. In January, the administration banned Red No. 3 and then approved three natural food dyes in May. Now, on top of the FDA and Department of Health and Human Services asking food companies to stop using petroleum-based synthetic dyes entirely, the FDA wants brands to speed up the removal of Red No. 3 before the proposed 2027 deadline. To help this along, the administration just green-lit a new natural blue food dye, ga

Insta360's X5 cam update brings ND filters, a giant battery and improved exposure

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Insta360 has launched a firmware upgrade and new accessories for its X5 360-degree camera as part of what it calls the Insta360 Summer Update. Key new features include "AdaptiveTone" to improve dual camera exposure, a new "Ultra Battery" for longer recording times, an ND filter set and

If You Have a Headache, Experts Recommend Eating These 9 Foods

Next time you have a headache, consider looking in your fridge or pantry for relief. Though they're not miracle cures, several foods may provide relief next time you have a headache or migraine, in addition to maintaining your hydration, exercise routine, sleep and managing stress. "The most important thing I tell patients is that migraines are highly individualized," says Dr. Nicholas Church, a board-certified member of the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Academy of Family P

The FDA Just Approved a New Blue Food Dye. Is It an Allergen?

This year, food dyes are being put under a microscope. Following the US Food and Drug Administration's ban on Red Dye No. 3 in January, the administration has since approved three natural food dyes in its stead. Now, in addition to the FDA and Department of Health and Human Services asking food manufacturers to phase out all petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the US food supply, the FDA is asking these companies to fast-track getting rid of Red No. 3 before the 2027 deadline. To help this along

The FDA Just Approved a New Blue Food Dye: This Is What It's Made Of

This year, food dyes are being put under a microscope. Following the US Food and Drug Administration's ban on Red Dye No. 3 in January, the administration has since approved three natural food dyes in its stead. Now, in addition to the FDA and Department of Health and Human Services asking food manufacturers to phase out all petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the US food supply, the FDA is asking these companies to fast-track getting rid of Red No. 3 before the 2027 deadline. To help this along