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The Written Word

This Algorithm Creates Its Own Alien Alphabets

The magic of mathematics makes a mysterious glyph that would make Tolkien or Klingon fans proud.
John Wenz
6.21.17
transformers

Get Over Another Garbage Transformers Film with a Good Transformers Game

‘The Last Knight’ is, says the reviews, so much Junkion. But you can cleanse your palate with a decent Robots in Disguise game.
Mike Diver
6.21.17
Russian hacking

Feds won’t say which 21 state election systems Russia hacked

Josh Marcus
6.21.17
thump exclusive video

Celeste Goes on a Cyborg Night Drive In "Full of Feeling" Video

The Montreal producer and activist shares a stylish visual for her shimmering electro-pop track.
Jesse Weiss
6.21.17
Comment

Activist Inspires Teens to Learn Coding With Hip-Hop Hackathon

The NYC event Hip-Hop Hacktivist wants minority and underrepresented youths to become producers instead of consumers.
Bryan Bethea
6.21.17
LGBTQ

Can Queer Streaming Services Take on Juggernauts Like Netflix?

Services like REVRY and Dekkoo aim to bring diverse queer content together on one platform. But are their good intentions enough to survive?
Hannah Harris Green
6.21.17
nba

NBA Draft Should Kickstart Wild Offseason for Raptors

Toronto has been quiet while the rest of the league is going crazy. But with the draft coming, things are likely to go from 0 to 100 real quick.
Blake Murphy
6.21.17
Internet Exploring

Mims Won a First-Place Prize for the Music App That He Co-Developed

This is why I'm bot.
Phil Witmer
6.21.17
TV

Resistance Is the Hottest Trend on TV Right Now

'The Handmaid's Tale' and 'Orange Is the New Black' both ask: "Who survives a revolution?"
Judy Berman
6.21.17
The VICE Guide to Right Now

Movies with Diverse Casts Make More Money, Study Says

"People want to see a world that looks like theirs."
Drew Schwartz
6.21.17
FIGHTLAND

Wushu Watch: Neckbeards and Nunchucks

We examine the fascination with archaic weaponry: from the desire to tie everything up with nunchucks, to the practice of anime swordsmanship.
Jack Slack
6.21.17
Photos

Brooklyn Mermaid Parade Was a Glorious Ocean Conservation Freak-Fest

Wet and wild fun with a bit activism too.
Aaron Barksdale
6.21.17
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