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ANONYMOUS BULLETIN BOARD APP YIK YAK IS REVEALING ITS USERS' EXACT LOCATIONS

Yik Yak, an app that acts as a local anonymous message board, makes it possible to find users' precise locations and unique IDs, Motherboard reports. A researcher who analyzed Yik Yak data was able to access precise GPS coordinates of where posts and comments came from, accurate within 10 to 15 feet, and says he brought his findings to the company in April. The Verge

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THIS 4K QUADCOPTER DRONE IS A BUDGET-FRIENDLY OPTION

Drones are no longer just a fad, they're an industry all to themselves. Aerial photography has caught on. Whether you want to start a cool new hobby or are looking for a side hustle, a drone can be a very worthwhile investment. Unfortunately, the best photography drones on the market aren't exactly affordable for all budgets. So if you're looking for a powerful drone that won't break the bank, consider the Global Drone 4K Platinum Version. ZDNet

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A NEW, SLIGHTLY MORE COMFORTING, EXPLANATION FOR THE ABSENCE OF ALIENS

If alien civilizations rise and fall like those on Earth, it may explain why we haven't met any, two astrobiologists propose. This could explain the Fermi Paradox, while avoiding the bleakness of many other answers to the question of where the aliens are. IFLScience

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REPORT: APPLE IS TESTING USB-C IPHONE MODELS FOR 2023

Since 2012, Apple's smartphones have used the company's proprietary Lightning connector. But more recently, the slightly larger USB-C port has come to dominate consumer electronics, including most of Apple's other products. Consumers, reviewers, and even government regulators have called for Apple to drop Lightning in favor of USB-C in recent years. Ars Technica

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THESE INDOOR-OUTDOOR BLANKETS ARE FUNCTIONAL AND FANTASTICALLY WARM

Keeping cozy outside has its challenges. Those soft, good-looking blankets don't always fare well in the wild. Rumpl's technically crafted outdoor blankets are made for wear and tear, helping you stay warm without sacrificing functionality. Featuring a range of innovative technology — from sustainably sourced goose down feathers treated with a hydroponic coating to prevent loss of warmth when wet to 100% post-consumer recycled NanoLoft® insulation — each blanket is crafted with weather, durability, and the planet in mind. Whether you're getting kitted out for your next camping trip or are in search of the perfect couch to river-house-roadtrip accessory, Rumpl is a no brainer. Available in a variety of fun patterns and colors, the brand pledges 1% of revenue to environmental non-profits, so treating yourself feels good and does good. The Fascination

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FLIGHT DELAYED? BLAME A SPACESHIP.

You can typically blame an airline flight delay on a handful of usual suspects, like bad weather, mechanical issues, and traffic on the tarmac. But thanks to the rise of the commercial space industry, there's now a surprising new source of air travel disruption: rocket launches. Vox

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