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Video Games

This Is What DARPA Thinks the Future of War Will Look Like

DARPA's 'Squad X' initiative pictures drones, robots, and sensors creating an internet of soldiers. And of course it looks a lot like 'Call of Duty'.
Brian Merchant
7.9.14
Tech

The Australian Who's Made It His Mission to Bring Social Media to Prison Inmates

Former inmate Brett Collins has created a website, iExpress, that will allow inmates to set up a profile and communicate with the outside world through a system of old-fashioned letter writing.
Nelson Groom
7.9.14
Words

Rogue Returns to Monstercat with an Electro Stormer

Stream "Night After Night," a 115bpm glitched-out party jam
Jemayel Khawaja
7.8.14
Words

Com Truise’s Exclusive Podcast for Decibel Will Have You Sprinting to Seattle in September

We’re partnering with the visionary festival for a rundown of auditory awesomeness.
David Garber
7.8.14
Words

Setting Sail With the Mastermind Behind Ship Show Presents

Catch up with Brendan Coates and win free tickets to his latest party featuring Eekkoo on July 11th.
VICE Thump
7.8.14
asia & pacific

Southeast Asia’s War on Drugs Is a Grotesque Failure, but Why Stop?

Southeast Asian countries have taken interdiction further than most, consistently executing people for non-violent drug crimes.
Samuel Oakford
7.8.14
VICE News

Afghan Interpreters

The interpreters who worked alongside American and NATO forces in Afghanistan are among our bravest and most loyal allies. They played an essential role in sourcing intelligence and educating Western troops about the local culture. Now they're being...
Ben Anderson
7.8.14
bars

Hipster Throwback Bars Can't Help My Quarter-Life Crisis

At Good Times at Davey Wayne’s in Los Angeles, the pinball machines are decorative and the vintage beer cans are framed on the wall. This presents a conundrum for the me as a Millennial, because I demand authenticity in my vintage bars.
Alison Stevenson
7.8.14
crime & drugs

The US Arrested an Alleged Russian Hacker — And Russia Is Pissed

The 30-year-old son of a Russian politician was arrested for allegedly hacking US retailers. But according to Russia, he was kidnapped.
Jordan Larson
7.8.14
VICE News

Afghan Interpreters

The interpreters who worked alongside American and NATO forces in Afghanistan are among our bravest and most loyal allies. They played an essential role in sourcing intelligence and educating Western troops about the local culture. Now they're in...
Ben Anderson
7.8.14
videos

Exploding Pig Eyes Might Hold the Key To Protecting Soldier's Vision

The secret to saving the vision of combat GIs facing IEDs could just be in the exploding eyes of pigs.
Ben Makuch
7.8.14
Culture

Lyft Is Coming to NYC, and the Taxi Commission Is Already Fighting It

The company's short driver training sessions are at odds with the city's regulations.
Jason Koebler
7.8.14
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