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A GoFundMe campaign launched last month to pay for President Trump’s border wall raised over $20 million from more than 300,000 donors. But that wasn’t nearly enough. 

Brian Kolfage, the campaign’s founder, assured donors Friday that because the campaign didn’t reach its $1 billion goal, they would be refunded. However, Kolfage announced he’s still determined to build the wall on his own. Kolfage said in an update to the GoFundMe campaign page that he’s formed a non-profit corporation named “We Build the Wall, Inc.” That outfit will use donations to privately build “significant segments of the wall.”  Read more…

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The Getty Research Institute has digitized over 3,000 photos from 19th century Turkey. The moments captured were primarily in Ottoman Turkey and tell a story of Turkeys culture and tradition.   Read more…

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The console launched in 2013 and has been beating its competitors in unit sales ever since. Read more…

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The AI reviews a photo of a patient’s face and proposes a list of ten possible rare genetic disorders. The tech has even outperformed clinicians Read more…

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Anyone that’s ever done their shopping online knows that things always look different in real life. So, when Twitter user @Dnschtt’s friend asked to see the packages she ordered to his house, he didn’t disappoint. 

“She was like let me see them, so I sent her a pic of the packages,”  Dnschtt tweeted. Apparently that wasn’t enough, so he instead sent her this video. 

More about Watercooler, Viral Video, Fanny Pack, Watercooler, and Web Culture

Oh, look, Logan Paul did something controversial again! This time he claimed he’s “going gay” for a New Year’s resolution. 

A little over a year after he faced backlash for posting a video of a man who died by suicide, Paul is back on his bullshit. In the latest episode of his podcast “Impaulsive,” Paul discussed his goals for 2019 with Twitter legend Brother Nature. 

“So our New Year’s resolution … we’re vegan now, and we’re sober?” Paul complained, making a face of confused disgust. 

Then “Impaulsive” co-host Mike “Hey Big Mike” Majlak chimed in with, “Just for the month.”  Read more…

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If you’re still attempting to work on flat computer monitor, WYD?

Whether you’re aiming to get that salary raise in 2019 or are just trying to beat that kid from across the ocean on Fortnite, a productivity-upping curved monitor is calling your name — and you can grab Samsung’s well-reviewed CF391 model on sale for $90 off at Amazon.

Samsung is killing the game in curved 4K TVs — and you expected their curved monitors to be any different? A top-notch choice for work and gaming alike, this 32-inch best seller features 1800R curvature (designed to mimic the human eye) on an FHD 1920 x 1080 display. With panoramic views this immersive, spreadsheets might actually be exciting. Read more…

More about Samsung, Productivity, Computers, Mashable Shopping, and Shopping Amazon

Not content with having its fingers in nearly every pie, Amazon seemingly wants a bigger slice of the gaming market.

As per a report in The Information on Thursday, the e-commerce giant is looking to develop a service that will let you play games streamed online. 

Citing two people familiar with the plans, the report noted Amazon is talking to publishers about potential titles for the service, but it won’t be ready for launch until next year. 

This isn’t game streaming like say, Twitch. What Amazon is reportedly aiming for is a service which allows you to play video games without needing to download them. Read more…

More about Gaming, Amazon, Cloud Computing, Entertainment, and Big Tech Companies

This is the weirdest flex, but OK.

Beauty guru YouTube needs to take a seat — TikTok users are showing off their makeup skills by dolling up potatoes in the delightfully weird #potatoportrait challenge. 

The trend stared when @elona_balasyan pulled out a beauty blender and gave an ordinary potato a glam makeover worthy of a teen romcom montage. She adds sharp eyebrows, expertly blended eyeshadow, and plump lips. It’s beautiful. 

As the video spread, jumping to other platforms like Twitter and Instagram, other TikTok users began imitating it, creating gorgeous potato beauty gurus who could compete with any influencer. Read more…

More about Memes, Potato, Tiktok, Culture, and Web Culture

Mama’s got a new set o’ wheels.

Cities with Lime and Lyft scooter share programs will soon see some new models scootin’ around the city. The companies are rolling out new designs in the coming weeks, which they will integrate into their fleets over time. Both of the models emphasize sturdier designs and company branding.

Lyft’s new scooters are Segway-Ninebot’s Shared Scooter Model Max, which are specifically designed for share scooter programs. They debuted at CES 2019, and Lyft will be the first company to employ the new model — Bird and other competitors also use Segway-Ninebot.  Read more…

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