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Since the holidays are here, people may not be as responsive to your emails as they normally are, and that’s when you may see some of these common phrases. To kick things off, we have “just checking in,” which may sound harmless, but after numerous messages without receiving a response, you might actually mean “I’m going to keep sending you emails about this until you respond.” Read more to see a compilation of brutally honest meanings of common email phrases by 9GAG.
At first glance, these apples may appear to be just a Photoshop trick, but they’re real and called “Black Diamond”. They are mainly grown in the mountains of Tibet, and a breed of Hua Niu apples (Chinese Red Delicious) that get their unique dark purple color from the geographical conditions of Nyingchi, in the Tibet Autonomous Region. Since the temperature fluctuations between day and night are significant, the fruits get a lot of sunlight and ultraviolet light which causes their skin to change from the deep red to dark purple. Read more for a video, additional pictures and information.
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Ever wonder what a modern “Home Alone” movie would be like? If so, then wonder no more as this Google Assistant commercial shows us just that with Macaulay Culkin playing an adult Kevin McCallister who is “Home Alone Again” with a house full of modern technology. One a side note, did you know that after its release, Home Alone became the highest-grossing live-action comedy film of all time in the United States, and also held the record worldwide, that is until…it was overtaken by The Hangover Part II in 2011?
Limbitless Solutions and Microsoft’s 343 Industries have teamed up to create 3D-printed, Halo-themed prosthetic arms for children, and they’re not just for looks, but rather fully functional, complete with hands capable of gripping objects through EMG sensors. They plan on donating these free of charge to recipients. In 2019, Limbitless will expand its prosthetic arm line for children, which already includes an Iron Man arm, with two Halo-themed options – a Master Chief Mark VI gauntlet replica and a “multiplayer” version that can be customized. Read more for another video, additional pictures and information.
From the interior alone, you might think it’s a Tesla Model S, but step outside, and this appears to be a 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback, but in reality, you’re looking at the Aviar R67. Inspired by the original pony car, this all-electric muscle car features an aluminum chassis, carbon fiber bodywork, and most important of all, two electric motors (one on each axle) that generate a combined 840 horsepower and 713 lb-ft of torque, good for a 0-62 mph time of 2.2 seconds, while topping out at an electronically limited to 155 mph. Read more for additional pictures and information.
The iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max may not look much different from its predecessor, the iPhone X, but these handsets represent important steps forward for Apple. All of the changes are subtle, like the A12 Bionic chip, improved cameras with Smart HDR, and larger 6.1-inch iPhone XR / 6.5-inch XS Max displays. Unfortunately, all of these models have kept the notch, but what could the 2019 models bring? The next iPhone will allegedly be the thinnest yet, thanks to a new OLED panel with touch sensitivity, which possibly means the return of Touch ID, along with a notch-less design. Read more for another video, additional pictures and information.
Unlike previous single-location installments, Ken Block’s Gymkhana TEN takes viewers on an epic journey to five very unique and different locations in several vehicles. The hooning begins in Luleå, Sweden, with Block piloting the current 2018 Ford Fiesta WRC on snow and ice, and then jumps to Detroit, Michigan, where he decimates the tires of a Ford Mustang RTR Hoonicorn V2 with 1,400 horsepower on the streets of the Motor City. From there, you’re transported to Guanajuato, Mexico in his Ford Focus RS RX rallycross car. Read more for a behind-the-scenes video and additional information.
The Apple iPad 32GB (Latest Model) still sets the bar for basic tablets, and you can snag one for just $229 shipped, today only, originally $329. For this price, you get a zippy A10 Fusion chip, support for the Apple Pencil and access to immersive augmented-reality apps, in addition to a sharp 9.7″ display. This model weighs in at a very manageable 1.03 pounds and measures just 0.29 inches thick. Its Home button sits beneath the screen to handle Touch ID for logging in, and there’s a Lightning connector on the bottom for charging as well as a headphone jack up top. Product page. Read more for a full hands-on video review and additional information.
Elon Musk has officially unveiled The Boring Company’s first underground transportation tunnel, and invited guests to take some of the first rides ever on the tech entrepreneur’s solution to “soul-destroying traffic.” They boarded Musk’s Tesla Model S and were driven on Los Angeles-area surface streets about a mile away to what’s known as O’Leary Station, which sits smack dab in the middle of a residential neighborhood. The tunnel system consists of a wall-less elevator that lowers the car down a wide shaft, roughly 30 feet below the surface. Read more for the full drive through video and additional information.
Selecting a case that not only complements, but also protects and adds style to the iPhone’s display can be a daunting task to say the least, but we think Element Case has managed to do just that, with the “Enigma“. Available in black, blue and green colors, it combines safety with a sleek design that feels elegant to the touch. Case preferences are subjective, so we can’t tell you that this is the best case for you. But after testing many cases for the latest iPhone models, whether it be budget or high-end, the “Enigma” is most certainly worth considering if you’re in the market for something a bit more fancy. Product page. Read more for our full review and hands-on pictures.