In this special edition of MashTalk, Mashable sits down with the founder of Impossible Foods Dr. Pat Brown to discuss the importance of food technology. Detailing the terribly destructive environmental impact of the meat industry, Brown outlines the company’s plan to completely replace animals in the food system by 2035. Read more…
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We love our pets and would hang out with them (and only them) all of the time if we could. But did you know DNA test kits for dogs can help you and your pup get even closer?
It’s true. DNA test kits like this one from Embark can find preventable diseases and other disorders hiding inside of your dog’s genetic makeup. If you ever wanted to learn more about your dog, then the Embark’s DNA test kit can help and it’s now on sale for $179, or $20 off its retail price.
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Once you get the DNA test kit in the mail, use the included cotton swab tool to swab the inside of your dog’s cheek. Then place the used swab back into the packaging and return it to Embark. The company’s scientists and geneticists in a partnership with Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine will then analyze and test your dog’s DNA sample, while it’s screened for ancestry and origins of over 250 dog breeds and more than 165 diseases like glaucoma, degenerative myelopathy, and more. Read more…
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Hollywood has been slow to respond to the new sexual assault allegations against director Bryan Singer, published in a bombshell Atlantic exposé yesterday, Jan. 23.
But the LGBTQ media alliance group GLAAD is taking matters into its own hands.
Bohemian Rhapsody, directed by Singer, was officially pulled from the list of nominees for outstanding film (wide release) at the GLAAD Media Awards, Variety reports.
SEE ALSO: New allegations against Bryan Singer include sexually assaulting 13-year-old on film set
“This week’s story in The Atlantic documenting unspeakable harms endured by young men and teenage boys brought to light a reality that cannot be ignored or even tacitly rewarded,” GLAAD wrote in a statement. Read more…
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There are literally thousands of different headphones, earphones, and earbuds out there to choose from. All have the same idea at heart — to provide you with music without having to play it out loud for everyone to hear. But some achieve this result so much better than others.
Sure, you could just hit Amazon and buy the cheapest, but that’s not always a great idea either. There’s also the issue of different headphones and earphones being good for all kinds of different purposes. Are you planning on listening at home? Taking them on your commute? Do you want to avoid lousy battery life? Go completely wireless? Read more…
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New York City has been a holdout in the electric scooter craze, but after a city council hearing Wednesday, that could finally change.
The city’s Committee on Transportation introduced four bills concerning e-scooters and electric bicycles. Companies like Bird and Lime that rent out the motorized scooters haven’t been allowed to operate in the city’s five boroughs, despite a growing international presence.
The four bills include a pilot program for shared e-scooters and legalizing e-scooters that can only go up to 15 mph. A similar bill would allow for the use of e-bikes with a max speed of 20 mph, while another creates a conversion program for throttle e-bikes to become pedal-assist e-bicycles. Read more…
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Want to work out like Thor? Marvel star Chris Hemsworth is releasing his own fitness app.
Dubbed Centr, the app will be available for iPhone and Apple Watch starting Feb. 4, and features workouts, meal plans, and mindfulness exercises all helmed by the Australian actor.
SEE ALSO: Delightful ‘MIB International’ trailer reunites Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson
“I believe we all have untapped potential,” reads Hemsworth’s website statement. “And we all need support to achieve our goals. Centr puts the world’s best in the palm of your hand, to help you develop a healthier body, stronger mind, and a happier life.” Read more…
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On my way home from the gym Tuesday evening, I was pleasantly surprised to see an invite to join Uber Rewards on the ride-hailing app.
I’m in San Francisco and the loyalty program hadn’t made it there yet — or so I thought. As of this week, the program that offers perks and rewards based on the number of Uber rides taken expanded with a long list of new areas.
SEE ALSO: Lyft’s rewards program will offer perks for choosing Lyft over Uber
Uber Rewards was first announced in November in nine areas. Now it’s also in:
Washington, D.C.
Philadelphia
Atlanta
San Diego
New York City
Miami
New Jersey
Denver
Tampa Bay
Boston
Dallas
Orange County
Houston
New Orleans
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Fort Collins
Rockies
Pittsburgh
Lehigh Valley
York-Gettysburg
Erie
Western Massachusetts Read more…
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Instagram is once again trying to reassure users that its algorithm isn’t actively “hiding” posts from people.
The company issued a rare rebuttal to criticism of its algorithm in response to a viral meme claiming that said algorithm only surfaces posts to 7 percent of an account’s followers.
“We’ve noticed an uptick in posts about Instagram limiting the reach of your photos to 7% of your followers, and would love to clear this up,” the company wrote on Twitter.
“What shows up first in your feed is determined by what posts and accounts you engage with the most, as well as other contributing factors such as the timeliness of posts, how often you use Instagram, how many people you follow, etc. Read more…
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Twitter has suspended an account which was linked to the magnification of a confrontation between high school students wearing MAGA hats and Native American protesters.
According to CNN, the account @2020fight was suspended from the social media platform after it shared a captioned video of the encounter on Jan. 18 in Washington D.C., where both the Indigenous Peoples March and the anti-abortion March For Life were taking place.
SEE ALSO: Teens in MAGA hats spark outrage at Indigenous Peoples March
Groups from both, as well as a handful of protesters linked to the Black Hebrew Israelites, converged near the Lincoln Memorial. This led to a standoff between 64-year-old Native American elder Nathan Phillips and MAGA-hat wearing teenager Nick Sandmann, which would be shared in many viral videos throughout the weekend. Read more…
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Watch Bon Appetit‘s Claire Saffitz nearly break. Again. This time over Pringles.
The pasty chef tackled the recreation by first breaking down the texture of the snack: She noticed that Pringles are more of a “potato crisp” made of a powder composite than traditional thinly sliced potatoes.
“This is gonna be a project that’s more about process and construction than flavor,” she noted.
She rolled a combination of rice flour, ground potatoes, and cornstarch through a pasta press to nail down the signature paper-thin texture.
Next challenge: getting the shape down.
When drying the dough over a rolling pin and frying it between two slotted spoons didn’t work, she went back to adjusting the potato composite. Eventually, she made a mold by hacking apart a sieve. Read more…
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