Facebook briefly blocked breaking news stories about its security breach — and that’s a problem

This afternoon, Facebook held an emergency press conference to disclose a startling security breach. The company said 50 million Facebook accounts were affected in a hack that allowed attackers to control an account as if they were the account holders.

"Since we’ve only just started our investigation, we have yet to determine whether these accounts were misused or any information accessed," said Facebook’s VP of product management Guy Rosen during a morning press call. "We also don’t know who’s behind these attacks or where they’re based."

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The best Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson memes ever to exist on the internet

Many blessings for the man, the myth, the legend: The Rock.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has come a long way since the '90s, when he graced our television screens as a superstar WWE pro-wrestler. Since those days, Johnson has really made a name for himself, acting in blockbusters and accumulating a massive following of dedicated fans across his social media.

SEE ALSO: Moth memes will light up your life

Of course, being an icon means getting consumed by the spotlight ... with great fame comes great meme-ability. Here are the best memes birthed from the chiseled mass of a human that is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Read more...

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Some basic steps to protect your Facebook account after hack hits 50 million users

So Facebook just got pwned. Like, badly. 

The company announced today that hackers obtained access to 50 million users' accounts, and could use them as if the accounts were their own. But what does that mean for you? Was your account one of the ones affected, and, if so, what can you do to protect your account going forward? 

SEE ALSO: Facebook uncovers a new plot to manipulate its users — and proves they'll always be a target

While there remain a lot of unanswered questions about what data was stolen, and who is responsible, there are thankfully a few clear steps you can take to stop the bleeding. Whether it's too late to really matter, well, that's a different question.  Read more...

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Everything you need to know to join the March For Black Women

If you don't have any plans for this weekend, now you do. 

The Black Women's Blueprint, an organization that works to empower black women and girls, is urging people of all different backgrounds and identities to march this weekend in support of black women's basic rights. 

That's to put it briefly, but if you're interested in joining the online demonstrations through the hashtag #MarchForBlackWomen and attending an event this Saturday and Sunday, here's what you need to know.

SEE ALSO: 7 ways to be a better ally to transgender women of color

Who is organizing?

The event was launched by Black Women's Blueprint, an organization that works to empower and secure equality for black women and girls. Partners of the event include DC Rape Crisis Center, National Economic & Social Rights Initiative, and the Marsha P. Johnson Institute. Read more...

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The cigarette-loving robot that stole America's heart

Robots are a pretty normal part of modern life. We buy them as toys for kids, get some to help clean our homes, and sometimes see them on the big screen. Back in 1939, robots were a lot rarer, and if you did see one, it was probably some human inside a costume, sweating bullets. But not Elektro. He was his own cigarette-smoking, seven-foot-tall self. He wowed crowds across the U.S. and can rightly claim the title of being the first robot celebrity. Sorry, R2-D2.  Read more...

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Soul Electronics Emotion review: Affordable wireless earbuds that sound good

Soul Electronics Emotion

$39.99

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The Good

Well-balanced sound • Bass isn't overmixed • Easy Bluetooth pairing • Comfortable to wear for long periods of time

The Bad

Slippery case with small indent can make it hard to open • Shorter than expected battery life • Microphone is basically unusable for phone calls

The Bottom Line

The Soul Electronics Emotion wireless earbuds aren't perfect. But when the price is just $50, it's easier to look past the negative and enjoy the well-balanced sound.

Mashable Score3.5

Cool Factor3.0

Learning Curve4.0

Performance3.0

Bang for the Buck4.0

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Someone mashed up Kavanaugh's testimony with 'Pulp Fiction' and it works disturbingly well

Celebrate National Coffee Day with deals on coffee makers, bean grinders, K-cups, and more

National Coffee Day (which is apparently Sept. 29) is one of those made up holidays that's easy to get behind. In honor of this made up "holiday," we're celebrating all weekend long with some great deals on coffee makers, K-cups, bean grinders, and more.

SEE ALSO: 7 of the best coffee grinders to maximize your morning

The Hamilton Beach Single Serve Coffee Maker is on sale for $59.99 and is a great multi-purpose brewer to make either a full pot for a crowd or just a cup for you. There's also the Cuisinart Burr Grind & Brew Thermal for $127.99, which will take care of all your grinding and brewing needs. Read more...

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17 young people leading the way toward a sustainable future

Jayathma Wickramanayake, the United Nations Secretary General's Envoy on Youth, introduces the 17 Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals. The winners of this year's award include an environmental scientist protecting coral reefs, a doctor using technology to improve Nigeria's health sector, and an activist exploring human-computer interactions to improve the lives of people with disabilities, among others.  Read more...

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The 8-quart Instant Pot model is $50 off thanks to Amazon, which almost never happens

Okay, we know we freak out over Instant Pot deals on a weekly basis, but even if you ignore all the rest, this is the one to pay attention to.

Amazon is offering the 8-quart Instant Pot DUO (the best-selling Instant Pot model, if you were wondering) on sale for $89.99. It regularly goes for $139.95. Just one of the best Instant Pot discounts we've ever seen, NBD.

SEE ALSO: Best Instant Pot cookbooks on Amazon: Traditional, vegan, Weight Watchers, and more

This 7-in-1 model can pressure cook, slow cook, cook rice, steam, sauté, and make yogurt, which is the one thing its little brother, the LUX, can't do. Long story short: Once you have the DUO on your hands, you can literally clean house when it comes to your kitchen. This is essentially the last cooker you're ever gonna need.  Read more...

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Save $50 on a KitchenAid cold brew coffee maker from Walmart

Cold brew is the trendy drink du jour for coffee lovers these days. Rather than brewing hot coffee and icing it down, cold brew is literally brewed while, well, cold. This helps to eliminate much of the acidity you'd get from drip coffee.

While you can snag cold brew at Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts, that daily habit can quickly add up, which is why we're big fans of making our own at home.

The KitchenAid cold brew coffee maker is available from Walmart for just $79.93, which is $50 off the original list price of $129.99.

SEE ALSO: 7 of the best coffee grinders to maximize your morning

This cold brew maker is a pretty simple and straightforward setup. Load up the filter with coffee grinds and water, let it steep inside the fridge, and pour yourself a glass once it's ready. Read more...

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Christine Blasey Ford testifies before 17 male senators and almost no women

Christine Blasey Ford delivered gut-wrenching testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday — and not to the most representative audience, either.

Kavanaugh's accuser told her story to 17 male Senators and just four female Senators today.  Female prosecutor Rachel Mitchell was also on the panel to assist in the questioning. The eleven Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee are all white men. 

SEE ALSO: Someone left a poignant note for Christine Blasey Ford ahead of the Kavanaugh hearing

All four female senators — Senator Klobuchar of Minnesota, Senators Harris and Feinstein of California, and Senator Hirono of Hawaii — are Democrats.  Read more...

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Oppo's new Find X phone might have an unearthly 10GB of RAM

The age of double-digit RAM in smartphones is upon us. 

Leaker Ice Universe (via The Leaker) has dug out a filing with TENAA, a Chinese regulatory body, for Oppo's next Find X variant, which will have a whopping 10GB of RAM. 

OPPO Find X adds a 10GB RAM version, which will be the world's first 10GB RAM Smartphonepic.twitter.com/ULdntw6X95

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) September 27, 2018

The filing reveals one other tidbit about the phone: it will also have 256GB of storage. There's no word on where or when it might launch, though. 

We've seen phones with as much as 8GB of RAM — the OnePlus 6, Samsung Galaxy Note 9, and Oppo's original Find X come to mind — but we've never seen a phone with 10GB of RAM, certainly not one coming from a major phone maker.  Read more...

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Christine Blasey Ford details the harassment she received after Kavanaugh allegations

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Russian hackers are taking their cyber warfare to the next level

Russian hackers are upping the ante of their cyberattacks.

The next level of cyber warfare may not be here thanks to the latest weapon being utilized by Russian hackers.

SEE ALSO: Cryptocurrency exchange claimed it was 'practically impossible' to hack. It was hacked.

Researchers with the cybersecurity company ESET have discovered what is believed to be the first known UEFI rootkit malware used in a cyber attack. In a blog post, ESET explains:

If the name “Fancy Bear” sounds familiar, it’s because they’re the hacking group embedded in Russia’s GRU intelligence agency that has been found responsible for the 2016 DNC emails hack and various misinformation campaigns surrounding the US elections. Earlier this summer, special counsel Robert Mueller indicted a number of Russian nationals with the Fancy Bear hacking group for their role in these attacks. Read more...

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Sophie Turner says 'Game of Thrones' finale will divide fans

While promoting her upcoming film Dark Phoenix, Sophie Turner teased the Game of Thrones finale (which caused "a lot of tears") as one that may divide the show's loyal fan base. 

"I think a lot of fans will be disappointed and a lot of fans will be over the moon," she said.

SEE ALSO: Peter Dinklage says 'Game of Thrones' ending is like saying goodbye to family

“As an actor it was really satisfying," she told IGN of filming the finale. "I think for everyone, everyone’s storylines — to be able to act out the way that it all ends. It was really satisfying for us. Who knows if it will be satisfying for the fans. I think a lot of fans will be disappointed and a lot of fans will be over the moon, I think. I think it will be really interesting to see people’s reactions, but for me reading the script it was just like heartbreaking…” Read more...

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Save $40 on the Amazon Fire TV Cube and say goodbye to those pesky cable bills

If there's one universal truth about modern television, it's that no one likes cable bills. And you would think that providers would make efforts to ease that burden on customers now that there are so many ways to get TV without cable, but that hasn't been the case. (Yet.) Thankfully, Amazon's Fire TV Cube (which is on sale for the next two days) could finally let you ditch those pesky cable bills.

Snag the Fire TV Cube for $79.99, which is $40 off the listed $119.99, through Friday, Sept. 28.

SEE ALSO: Best 4K TV deals this week: Save on Sony, Samsung, LG, VIZIO, and more

The Fire TV Cube offers everything you would expect out of Amazon's Fire TV devices. You'll get access to all the streaming apps and services you could want, that way you won't miss the new season of Daredevil on Netflix or Man in the High Castle from Amazon in glorious 4K. Read more...

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Gender stereotypes are still alive and well in the online dating world, study says

Women, if you think it serves you well to write the first message after matching with a guy, you're wrong. Men, if you think that financial success is irrelevant in dating, you, too, are mistaken. At least if we are to believe the numbers.

Online dating may have practically revolutionised how we date in modern society, but apparently traditional gender roles still dictate how men and women engage in online courtship. 

SEE ALSO: Swiping sucks and even the dating industry knows it

In a major new study from the Oxford Internet Institute (OII), researchers have looked at data from 150,000 – exclusively cisgendered, heterosexual – users on the dating site eHarmony over a 10 year period in the UK. Their findings show that both men and women still exhibit gender stereotypical behaviour when dating online.   Read more...

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