Someone Slipped Hundreds Of Fake Articles About Things That Never Happened Onto Wikipedia

Plus, how to not give a f*ck.

The Futurist uncovers unique and inspiring topics that feed your curiosity. Curated articles on technology, science, and culture delivered to your inbox. Not for you? Unsubscribe by clicking here. /tech WALMART IS ACQUIRING MEMOMI, AN AR STARTUP POWERING VIRTUAL TRY-ON FOR EYEWEAR Walmart is expanding its array of virtual try-on services for shoppers with today's news that it's planning to acquire Memomi, an AR optical tech company and current Walmart partner offering a virtual try-on experience for eyewear. Deal terms were not disclosed, but Memomi has enabled digital measurements for all Walmart and Sam's Club customers since 2019, the retailer said. TechCrunch /gear GUYS, THIS TWO-STEP SKIN-CARE ROUTINE TAKES TWO MINUTES AND WAS MADE JUST FOR YOU Following a skin-care regimen sounds complicated. Geologie is not. The reality is a simple, two-step routine can change your face forever. Just one minute in the morning and one minute at night with Geologie can tame oily skin, treat dark under-eye circles, and beat acne in a clean fight. This game-changing brand is proof that all you need are a couple of quality products tailored to your specific skin type. Men's skin care has never been so easy or affordable: Start with your personalized trial set as low as $20. [Partner] /story SOMEONE SLIPPED HUNDREDS OF FAKE ARTICLES ABOUT THINGS THAT NEVER HAPPENED ONTO WIKIPEDIA A mysterious Chinese Wikipedia contributor who goes by the alias "Zhemao" spent ten years making up fictional accounts of Russian history, writing over 200 articles, and contributing to hundreds of others. Wikipedia editors have since noticed the falsified accounts — after ten years of unknowingly hosting their contributions — and promptly banned them from the online encyclopedia. The Byte /gadget MAINTAIN YOUR LAWN WITH A MINI FLAMETHROWER Sometimes, you may look at all the frustrations in your life and want to just toss them into a fire. Usually, that's a bad idea. There are precious few times where the reasonable solution to a problem is to set it on fire, but surprisingly, you may actually be able to do your routine lawn maintenance with flame in hand. Mashable /interior @photobyshannon /life HOW TO NOT GIVE A F*CK Knowing that you might do well caring less about things that "don't serve you" is not exactly the same as actually caring less. It's difficult, stressful, and tiring to care — but if you've gotten used to it, it's even more difficult to stop. The good news is that people just like you and me have found ways to do it. Vice /vibes THIS FLOATING ORB CAN PLAY ALL YOUR FAVORITE SONGS Bluetooth speakers are a dime a dozen. Instead of adding another humdrum pill-shaped contraption to your home, spice things up a bit with the Infinity Orb Magnetic Levitating Speaker. This glossy little sphere is a wireless device that floats atop a base illuminated with continuously shifting color LED lights. Watch the orb levitate like magic above its base while your favorite tunes emanate straight from the center. It features a special 3D surround sound effect for a distinctive and unique timbre. Whether you're into pop, rock, hip hop, or even classical music, your tunes will sound crystal clear. Want to connect from another room? This speaker features Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity so all your devices in a 10-meter radius can sync without issue. Yes, that includes your iPhone, tablet, computer — whatever you want to kick out the jams from. And yes, you can remove the speaker from its base should you want to travel with just the orb. It's a functional, fun piece of tech that'll have heads turning as well as bobbing any time you entertain. Grab one for yourself or as a gift for your family and friends. Then see who can guess exactly how it manages to levitate in mid-air. Infinity Orb /explore MARTIAN ROCKS COLLECTED BY CURIOSITY CONTAIN KEY INGREDIENT OF LIFE The search for signs of life on Mars is starting to pay off. Rock samples collected by the Curiosty rover appear to show signs of a key component of life as we know it. This doesn't mean Curiosity just stumbled across little green men on Mars (it would be bigger news), but scientists studying the rover's samples measured the total organic carbon — a key component in the molecules of life — in Martian rocks for the first time. IFLScience /posted @traveldronestudio /bites Wanna work in network security or improve your white hat skills? Try this online training that covers various IT asset and risk management topics Geologie is getting men excited about their skin-care routines (and requires only two minutes) DEAL OF THE DAY: Keep your eyes on the road — this dashcam will cover everything else. Only $40 til midnight THE FUTURIST Advertise |  Talk to Us  |  Shop |  Unsubscribe |  Our Friends @ The Fanny Pack Powered by StackCommerce 21 Market Street | Venice, CA 90291 View this email in your browser