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Fsociety ‘hacks’ the ‘Mr. Robot’ Facebook page
LOS ANGELES — Mr. Robot just got a little more meta. The show's fictional Anonymous-style collective, fsociety, hacked the USA show's Facebook Page Thursday as part of a globally coordinated marketing campaign. The uploaded video contains a global message against Evil Corp, followed by a minute-and-a-half clip of...
Stop what you’re doing: New £2m hypercar from Aston Martin unveiled
Oh yes, meet Aston and Red Bull's new hypercar. With 1000bhp per tonne So now at last we can actually see, rather than imagine, what all the fuss is about. We’ve already reported, somewhat breathlessly if we’re honest, that Adrian Newey, don of Grand Prix car designers, is to execute his long-held dream of...
Could an invention from 1816 help us land on Venus?
Future missions to Venus need tough new technologies – and an old one. It’s been a long time since anyone tried landing on Venus, one of the most hostile environments in the Solar System. Covered in sulphuric acid clouds, the surface temperatures approach 460 C (860 F) with atmospheric pressure 90 times that of...
Charles Darwin’s recreated bedroom reveals a ‘more personal side’, says English Heritage
THE bedroom in which Charles Darwin died has been recreated after more than a century, English Heritage has said. Working from family letters, a detailed inventory, descriptions from the time, paint analysis and research into mid-Victorian interior design, the charity has closely matched the original appearance of the room at...
‘The Legend of Tarzan’ Star Alexander Skarsgard Talks Iconic Role
But that’s not stopping a single bit of the buzz around the hunky Alexander Skarsgard, who is the latest to step into the role. Moviegoers may be surprised to see that Tarzan is introduced with a twist this time, he told ABC News. “I thought Adam Cozad, who wrote the script, found such an interesting take on it,...
Ibiza’s NOT just for the young: Shun the party spots for secluded towns just minutes away
GO BEYOND the nightlife at these holiday hotspots for an unlikely tranquil escape. There are two types of vacations: one for doing nothing and one for doing, well, everything. Party capitals like Ibiza and Rio have long held a reputation for nightlife so manic, you need a holiday from your holiday. But from secluded...
‘Harry Potter’ star Tom Felton joins ‘The Flash’
Tom Felton will be making magic on the CW this fall. The Harry Potter star has joined the cast of the upcoming third season of The Flash, a rep confirmed to Mashable. The news was first reported by TVLine. The site notes that Felton is expected to make his Flash debut early in Season 3, which premieres Oct. 4. Last week, fans...
Oscars push for more gender and ethnical diversity
The organisers of the Oscars have invited a record number of new members to vote in next year's Academy Awards, in response to criticism of a lack of diversity at this year's ceremony. Nearly 700 people were invited, with a focus on women and ethnic minorities. Almost half the people who have been asked to join are...
These London-based startups are pioneering new ways to create cleaner, smarter energy
Exploring the answers to tomorrow’s energy challenge is at the heart of Shell’s Make the Future campaign and their flagship event, Make the Future London. Shell is committed to supporting bright energy ideas and this event will excite, entertain and explore how we can be part of the journey to a low-carbon future....
J.K. Rowling just dropped 6 bombshells about American Hogwarts
Say goodbye to everything you thought you knew about schools of witchcraft and wizardry. In a new origin story for Ilvermorny that J.K. Rowling just posted on Pottermore, the author has revealed everything fans need to know about the American school of magic. Not only does Ilvermorny have vastly different founders, it also...
Emotional Adele wows Glastonbury
Pop star Adele has conquered the Glastonbury festival with an emotional set, full of generosity and warmth. The crowd in front of the Pyramid Stage stretched as far as the eye could see, as she opened with a note-perfect rendition of Hello. The star changed one of the lyrics to say "I've been Glastonbury...
Prince’s guitar and a lock of Bowie’s hair fetch $150,000 at US auction
An electric guitar owned by Prince and a lock of David Bowie's hair have sold at auction in the US for a total of more than $150,000 (£110,000). The Yellow Cloud guitar, said to be one of Prince's favourites, was bought for $137,500 by the owner of the American Football team Indianapolis Colts. Bowie's hair,...
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