William Gibson's books often feature big, sinister corporations co-opting near-future technological wonders to uncertain ends. Facebook buying Oculus fits right in there! John Brownlee heralds the coming "cyberpunk war" to be fought by giant multinational corporations, in the future entertainment dystopia you were always promised. [Fast Co]
The coming "cyberpunk" entertainment war
Police 'state of emergency' before Breonna Taylor decision in Louisville
In Kentucky, a decision is imminent in the case of Breonna Taylor, who was killed by police. Attorney General Daniel Cameron's announcement in the Breonna Taylor case is expected soon. Interim Chief of Police Robert Schroeder declared a state of emergency for the Louisville Metro Police Department on Monday. The department says it has also… READ THE REST
'It affects virtually nobody,' Trump lies on coronavirus
Trump said something incomprehensibly false about the coronavirus, which has now killed 200,000 Americans and counting. "It affects virtually nobody," Trump lied. If these aren't the words of a deranged sociopath who is on the fast-track to decline, I don't even know. READ THE REST
Barrett is Trump's Supreme Court pick to replace RBG
Selection announcement expected by weekend Impeached and manifestly unfit U.S. President Donald Trump met with Judge Amy Coney Barrett at the White House on Monday. The right-wing jurist is Trump's presumed top pick to replace the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court. And so begins what will surely be an epic Senate confirmation… READ THE REST
These home massagers will get your feet, back, neck and the rest of you loose and pain-free
In our constantly evolving "new normal," there's often no need to wait for Black Friday to find some fantastic retail deals. Lots of companies need your cash now, so they're dropping some big discounts to entice you to buy. That means great things coming your way from offers like the current Boing Boing Three-Day VIP… READ THE REST
These 10 fan-favorite gadgets are not only back…they're on sale for an extra 20% off
One fun part of being knee-deep in the giant Boing Boing Store Three-Day VIP Annual Sale is that it's a perfect opportunity for a few old favorites to make a triumphant return. And the fact that each of these 10 fan-favorite gadgets is now also an extra 20 percent off should be incentive enough for… READ THE REST
These 10 awesome upgrades for your car are all now an extra 20% off
With all this sticking close to home the past six months, let's face it — your vehicle is probably feeling…well, a little neglected. Hey, with all that time sitting around in the garage, yearning to get out and go…we get it. The Boing Boing Store's Three-Day VIP Annual Sale is a great opportunity to show… READ THE REST
