Scam Robocalls Are On the Rise, and Help May Be on the Way

As unwanted calls continue to proliferate, many mobile phone users have simply stopped answering the phone. But new technology is on the horizon that could sharply cut the number of scam and spam calls we…
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Couple Sets Up Tent on Subway, Crawl Inside, Smoke: Witness

A couple got onto a subway train at the start of the evening rush Friday, set up a tent, crawled inside and brazenly began smoking drugs to the shock and disgust of other passengers in the train car, one of whom…

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File image of an Apple store

Robbery suspects have been arrested following a series of grab-and-go thefts at Apple stores in California that spanned across 19 counties, including many in the Bay Area, officials announced Thursday.Seven…

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The Gigantic Stratolaunch Aircraft in Photos

An enormous aircraft designed to launch rockets into space from high altitude has undergone testing at Mojave Air & Space Port in the desert northeast of Los Angeles. It made its first engine runs in September…

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John Wilson was charged with fleeing from an officer, retail theft, obstructing a retail officer, and operating after revocation of his license, police said.

Mosquitos drove a man out of the Wisconsin cornfield he was hiding in after police say he swiped more than $500 in liquor from a Piggly Wiggly supermarket and led authorities on a three-mile car chase.A…

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Heidi Van Horny Makes 5K VR Debut on DDFNetwork VR

French-Canadian porn star Heidi Van Horny delights DDFNetwork VR members in a new immersive XXX scene released today in the 5K 3D virtual reality format.

Feds’ New Tool to Combat Opioid Crisis: Data

Federal officials have a new tool to battle the opioid crisis: data. The DEA’s “High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area” program is using a web portal called the “OD Map” to track…

VyVan Hill Stars in DDF's 5K VR 'Fuck Friends' Scene

VyVan Hill stars in a new DDFNetworks 5K VR scene — “Fuck Friends” —the first episode of the studio’s new “Erotic Vision” virtual reality series.

A sign advertises the 'Fortnite' computer game at the Gamescom gaming industry event in Cologne, Germany, on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018.

The soaring popularity of the video game “Fortnite"has led some parents to hire tutors to learn more about playing the game, NBC News reported. Chuck Cohn, the founder of Varsity Tutors, which offers…

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FILE - Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg makes the keynote speech at F8, theFacebook's developer conference, May 1, 2018, in San Jose, Calif.

Facebook said on Thursday it would cut back the on-site support staff that it has provided in the past to political campaigns including President Donald Trump’s in 2016, NBC News reported.Facebook said in…

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Laidhub.com, ARConk Debut Augmented Reality Porn App

Providing a tantalizing glimpse at the future of adult entertainment, Laidhub.com and ARConk has announced the debut of its augmented reality (AR) app.

The raccoon was caught red-handed. Then -- to add insult to injury -- cops took a selfie of him in the act.

A raccoon busted pawing through a woman’s bathroom cabinet was subjected not to a mugshot, but to a selfie.The rogue raccoon was looking somewhat guilty when it was caught with its arm in the bathroom cabinet…

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New GM Touchscreens Turns Car into Smartphone

From the touchscreen in some new General Motors cars, drivers can now get directions, listen to articles and even order food.

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Chloé Stars in DDFNetwork's 1st Episode of 'CourtesanVR'

Busty Slovakian porn star Chloé stars in the debut scene of DDFNetwork VR’s new “CourtesanVR” series.

In this photo taken Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, female northern white rhino Najin walks in her pen where she is being kept for observation at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya.

Some of the brightest minds in technology and research are gathering at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido, California, to try to solve the world-wide problem of wildlife trafficking.

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This Feb. 6, 2018, file photo shows a Falcon 9 SpaceX heavy rocket lifting off from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla.

The moon may soon get its first tourist — and first human visitor in more than four decades. SpaceX announced Thursday that it’s booked the world’s first private passenger to the moon.Elon Musk’s space…

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FILE - David Reinert holds a large "Q" sign while waiting in line before a Trump rally, Aug. 2, 2018, at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes Barre, Pa.

Reddit banned one of its largest communities dedicated to discussion of the Qanon fringe conspiracy theory on Wednesday, citing the subreddit’s repeated violations of the network’s content policy.The…

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Playboy Renews Focus on Media With Executive Hiring

Playboy announced today that it has hired Julie Uhrman as its first-ever president of media to help the company develop a greater presence in streaming TV, videogames and virtual- and augmented-reality platforms.

Inna Innaki Stars in DDFNetwork VR's 1st 5K Video

Virtual reality-dedicated premium porn site DDFNetwork VR has debuted its first 5K VR 3D 60fps video complete with binaural sound and new-and-Improved postproduction editing for an “almost life-like” immersive experience.

More Teens Prefer Texting Over Face-to-Face Communication: Survey

Nine out of 10 teenagers own a smartphone and more are on Snapchat over Instagram or Facebook, the “Social Media, Social Life” study found.
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Twenty-six people became sick, some seriously, at a wedding party near Beaumont on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2018.

Five people suffered major injuries and nine others sustained moderate injuries after falling ill at a wedding or wedding-related event near Beaumont, where people were extremely sick to their stomachs, a county…

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Man Plunges 40 Feet at Abandoned Missile Site

A man had to be hoisted to safety after plunging 40 feet down a hole at an abandoned missile site in Chatsworth.

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A Hot Mess: Truck Spills Peppers Onto Roadway

Things got a whole lot spicier on the streets of Santa Paula when a truck overturned and spilled its flavorful cargo.

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Brenna Sparks in VR Hush Scene, Pens XBIZ Crypto Column

Brenna Sparks is featured in the newest scene from VR Hush, “Do You Want to Play Truth or Dare.”

Dulles Airport Debuts Facial Recognition Technology

Dulles International Airport has implemented facial recognition software for international travelers; the system will be used to identify visa holders as they leave the country.

Twitter, Facebook Offer Apologies and Promises

Executives from Twitter and Facebook face questions on foreign election influence and political bias during Capitol Hill hearings. NBC’s Jennifer Johnson reports.

This June 6, 2018, file photo shows the exterior of a Tesla auto showroom in Manhattan's Meatpacking District in New York, N.Y.

A Utah driver who slammed her Tesla into a stopped firetruck at a red light earlier this year while using the vehicle’s semi-autonomous function has sued the company, saying salespeople told her the car…

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Rep. Billy Long Uses Auctioneer Skills to Drown Out Protester

Former auctioneer Rep. Billy Long (R-Mo.) used his unique skills to override the voice of right-wing activist Laura Loomer, who had interrupted the House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing with Twitter…

Rep. Billy Long Uses Auctioneer Skills to Drown Out Protester

Former auctioneer Rep. Billy Long (R-Mo.) used his unique skills to override the voice of right-wing activist Laura Loomer, who had interrupted the House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing with Twitter…

This April 5, 2018, file photo shows a sign outside of Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park, California.

While tech industry executives are testifying before Congress on Wednesday, their biggest worry may be the protests they face from within their own companies, NBC News reports.Tech giants like Amazon…

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Friends Hang up Fake Poster at McDonald's in Texas

A couple of friends noticed a blank wall at a McDonald’s in Pearland, Texas and decided to pull what might be the best unnoticed prank on the franchise — ever.

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A new litter of kittens was discovered in the Santa Monica Mountains, and while the newest members of the "P" family -- P-70, P-71, P-72, and P-73 -- appeared to be in good health, researchers say they are the product of inbreeding. It's a growing problem with mountain lions south of the 101 Freeway, since the freeway prevents them from exploring beyond the area, they said Sept. 4, 2018.

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