Squonk? Snallygaster? For Halloween, dress as one of these crazy creatures
Squonk? Snallygaster? For Halloween, dress as one of these crazy creatures
Don't want to go as the typical vampire, zombies or superhero this Halloween? Consider dressing up as your state's most popular mythical creature, which, depending where you live, might be Northfield Pigman, Sink Hole Sam or the Beast of Busco.
CashNetUSA and NeoMam Studios created a state-by-state creature list by researching the most famous mythical creatures by US state, then determining which were most commonly mentioned by state residents and local folklore.
Read more:Easiest costumes for Halloween 2019
Here's a full list of the most popular creature by state if you want to see which creepy creature made the grade where you live.
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There are plenty of weird creatures to choose from. There are more recognizable monsters like Bigfoot (Sasquatch) from the forests of the Pacific Northwest, or the cute Jackalope (rabbit with antlers) of Wyoming, or perhaps the terrifying Chupacabra (bear-like animal that drinks goat's blood) of Texas.
But there are also some more obscure creatures, such as the car-mauling Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp from South Carolina or the Specter Moose of Maine.
Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp is covered in black fur, has lizard skin on its hands and feet, and glowing red eyes.
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If you're looking for a group costume, there are the Dark Watchers from California. They're described as extremely tall humanoid creatures (ranging in height from 7 feet to15 feet tall), dressed in black flowing cloaks and black wide-brimmed hats.
The Dark Watchers also often carry walking sticks or staffs. Their faces are never seen and they don't speak. Spooky, indeed!
The Honda Passport's been a little tame in the looks department since the brand resurrected the name for its mid-size SUV. With the 2022 Passport, revealed Wednesday, Honda wants to tug things in the opposite direction. This Passport is supposed to exude a more adventurous, wilder side. Well, as wild as you can get for a Honda SUV. Regardless, it looks like a step in the right direction.
The new Passport's front end sees the biggest changes with a new grille and crossbar treatment, wider-looking headlights and redesigned skid claddings that Honda said provide a tougher look for the new front bumper. If the design looks familiar, it borrows heavily from the new Ridgeline pickup. That's not a bad thing. The rear gains a new bumper, too, and the exhaust outlets are larger this time around. Chrome accents are flush on the EX-L trim, while the Elite and newly minted TrailSport trim feature gloss black elements.
Speaking of TrailSport, let's dive into the new sub-brand. Honda's lacked an answer to the Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road and Subaru Wilderness-branded SUVs of the world. Now, it's TrailSport's job to peel some of those buyers off and into Honda's court. The sub-brand starts with Passport, but expect it to flourish across the brand's lineup and come to Pilot, CR-V and Ridgeline, almost certainly. Shoppers will find the "TrailSport" badge splashed across the Passport, painted in bright orange, and some special silver accents on the front and rear bumpers. The SUV also receives 18-inch wheels, a 0.40-inch increase to its front and rear track widths and a more rugged design for the tires.
Go Passport, go!
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As for capability, Honda's Intelligent Traction Management system is standard, as is torque-vectoring all-wheel drive. Drivers will have 8.1 inches of ground clearance to play with as well. Like all other Passport models, a 3.5-liter V6 is standard with a nine-speed automatic onboard for shifting duties. If that's not enough, Honda's looking at adding more aggressive elements with some sort of off-road suspension upgrades and more aggressive tire options.
Inside, Honda didn't go overboard on TrailSport, but there's a splash of orange with the embroidered logo on the seats, and rubber floor mats. The same color provides a contrasting look for the cabin's stitching. A black-chrome gauge surround spruces things up, and when night falls, amber accent lights illuminate to carry on the orange glow.
While the TrailSport is the main addition to the Passport, other trims get a few new goods, too. The EX-L and Elite trims ride on new 20-inch wheels, there's a new gray instrument cluster with redesigned needles, a Honda Performance Development package to kit your Passport out further and broader side vents to improve aerodynamics. Honda Sensing is standard across the board, too, as is an 8-inch touchscreen display for infotainment needs. Rear seat reminder tech also joins the stable.
Honda didn't say when the new Passport will go on sale, nor did we receive prices yet, but expect information soon. The company's probably itching to see this new TrailSport brand to SUV-hungry US car buyers.
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Europe's Space Agency Prepares to Solve 5 Mysteries of Jupiter
Europe's Space Agency Prepares to Solve 5 Mysteries of Jupiter
Home to a tangerine storm larger than Earth, owner of peachy winds so frigid you'd probably freeze on impact, and collector of 79 separate moons, Jupiter is something of a spectacle. Even its enormity is barely comprehensible. Take every planet in our solar system, slap their masses together, multiply that by two and you get a chunk about the size of it.
Who knows what could be going on over there. I mean, really.
Which is why, in April 2023, the European Space Agency plans on sending a space probe to join NASA's Juno orbiter in studying the Jovian lifestyle. It's called Juice, or the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer. "Juice will make detailed observations of the giant gas planet and its three large ocean-bearing moons -- Ganymede, Callisto and Europa -- with a suite of remote sensing, geophysical and in situ instruments," ESA said in the mission's overview.
And on Monday, the agency also laid out five specific mysteries it wants to tackle once Juice gets to its destination at this mammoth of a planet in, hopefully, 2031.
ESA's first major question is the obvious one you might've guessed from Juice's full name: What's going on with Ganymede, Callisto and Europa?
In short, these three moons are at the forefront of the agency's endeavor because they're all suspected to have some sort of water on, or under, their surfaces. Europa, in particular, is projected by astrobiologists to have a hefty amount of H2O and, well, water equals the potential for alien life, which leads us to another of Juice's queries.
Has there ever been life on any of Jupiter's moons -- or, I guess, on Jupiter? In truth, probably not on the latter, because there's neither land nor water on this planet. There's only gas and atmospheric water vapor. Basically, if you tried to stand on Jupiter, you'd just fall in until you were crushed by the planet's immense gravity concentrated toward the center. That's if you could make it that far.
But returning to Europa, an icy world very much with solid ground, scientists currently have this region at the top of their lists of places we might find evidence of extraterrestrial life. In fact, NASA is building a spacecraft dedicated to scanning Europa for such remnants. It's called the Clipper, and it's quite impressive.
Jupiter, center, and its moon Europa, left, are seen through the James Webb Space Telescope's NIRCam instrument 2.12 micron filter.
NASA, ESA, CSA, and B. Holler and J. Stansberry (STScI)
Next, turning to Ganymede, another of ESA's wonders is: Why is Ganymede the only moon in our solar system with its own magnetic field? This one's pretty odd. Ganymede's magnetic field is so strong, in fact, that it even gives rise to auroras in its atmosphere, similar to the way Earth's magnetic field produces the northern lights when electrons get caught within.
Ganymede in the shadow of Jupiter, with its aurorae glowing.
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But for some unknown reason, the rest of its moon community can't relate to its magnetic ventures. It's an outsider that way. "Juice's tour of Jupiter will include multiple flybys of these ocean-bearing moons, before culminating in orbit insertion around Ganymede -- the first time a spacecraft will have orbited a moon in the outer Solar System," ESA said.
Further, getting a little more general, ESA also wants to know if, and how, Jupiter's complex space environment shaped the trajectory or conditions of its moons. With 79 individual satellites orbiting it, this Jovian world basically holds its own solar system -- if Jupiter were the sun, that is.
And finally, the fifth and final box ESA hopes to tick while dissecting Jupiter is how such colossal balls of gas come into existence in the first place. Though colored with hues on the cooler end of the spectrum, Uranus, Neptune and Saturn are also wispy cradles of zippy molecules floating around our solar system. What would give rise to these extreme mini-universes?
If all goes well, by the 2030s, we may have some answers.
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Kia Telluride off-road concepts show off the new SUV at SEMA
Kia Telluride off-road concepts show off the new SUV at SEMA
The Kia Telluride was last shown amidst the glitz and glamor of New York Fashion Week, but the automaker clearly wants to emphasize the upcoming model's ruggedness, too. Kia said in a press release today it will bring four modified Telluride concepts to SEMA and let attendees ride in them on a "Torque Track" off-road course set up outside the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The production Kia Telluride, due to debut at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show, won't look quite so rugged as this concept.
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If you're all excited about doing extreme off-roading in your own Telluride, Kia's vice president of marketing communications, Saad Chehab, is here to temper your expectations: "Of course a production Telluride won't be able to fly over extreme jumps like these modified versions, but we want the SEMA attendees to get to know Kia as the youthful brand we are." Ah well.
Still, each of the Kia Tellurides on display at SEMA have been extensively modified for duties away from paved roads. California's LGE-CTS Motorsports widened the SUVs' track by 3 inches front and rear, designed new control arms, and installed KW Motorsports coilovers. Suspension travel increased by 2 inches in front and 1.5 inches in back, while reinforced front strut towers help keep the SUVs from twisting too much.
Each of the four concepts has a different look and personality. The Telluride Horizon Roamer, for instance, is painted bright orange and wears new wheels with 32-inch off-road tires, a snorkel to aid with water fording, a roof-mounted cargo rack, a brush guard, a skid plate and a "straight-pipe" exhaust, which will surely make its V6 engine all the louder. Kia says this concept is meant to highlight the type of vehicle that could tackle the Rubicon Trail.
The Kia Telluride Cadet Leader, meanwhile, is optimized for different types of off-roading. It, too, has 32-inch tires and a louder exhaust, along with a roof rack, a tubular-style rear bumper and military-style matte-black-and-green paint. The Telluride Desert Drifter concept is equipped very similarly, albeit with black-and-tan paint and a new LED light bar. Finally, the Telluride Baja Glider features the 32-inch tires, tubular front and rear bumpers, skid plates and two extra LED light bars.
Technically, of course, both the Telluride shown at New York Fashion Week and the one seen back in January at the Detroit Auto Show were concepts. However, Kia promises we'll see the final, finished-production version of the SUV at the upcoming Detroit show in January 2019, with the new model set to go on sale in the first half of next year.
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GoPro QuikStories removes a big video-editing roadblock: You
GoPro QuikStories removes a big video-editing roadblock: You
GoPro just made frictionless video editing with your phone a thing.
As part of an update to its GoPro (formerly called Capture) and Quik editing apps for iOS and Android available today, the camera maker has introduced QuikStories, a feature that automatically pulls video and photos from a paired Hero5 camera and turns them into a shareable video with customizable music, filters, transitions and effects.
Quite honestly, with an Android device (I tested it out with a Galaxy S7 Edge), you don't have to do a damn thing beyond the initial pairing with the camera. The app can be set to automatically detect the paired camera, allowing you to shoot and transfer without so much as unlocking your phone. This functionality is apparently the same for the iPhone, but wasn't available in the beta version I tested. If you don't opt for the auto transfers, you can simply launch the GoPro app and pull down on the QuikStories home screen to manually search for a camera to connect with and transfer photos and video from.
Once your clips are on your phone, the QuikStory is created automatically. I tested a beta version of the app and while there was the occasional glitch, it performed as promised overall. After shooting a bunch of clips, I left my phone next to the camera. The camera sniffed it out in less than 30 seconds and started transferring my shots. I came back a little while later and they were all on my phone and assembled into a draft movie.
QuikStories can be uploaded as is or edited further with the Quik app.
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From there you can pick from different templates with transitions and music and save it. Or you can edit it more on your own by trimming clips, swapping in other music or adding filters. You can then share it, save it or both. Don't want the draft at all? It'll expire and disappear after seven days.
"We realize the consumer, the bulk of our customers, have been dreaming of an experience this simple for years," said GoPro CEO Nick Woodman. "What you'll find with QuikStories is, not only is getting the story easier, but the capture of the experience is easier. You don't need tons of footage, you need 10 seconds here, 30 seconds here, and you'll edit the video as you shoot."
And that's true: After creating my first QuikStory, it was clear that the key to success wasn't leaving the camera capturing everything. Instead you'll find yourself getting short, specific shots as a professional would. Not only does that make for a better final product, short clips make for easy transfers to your phone and will keep you from killing your battery, too.
Woodman said the QuikStories experience will have users thinking differently about when and how they use a GoPro camera. Where you may have once felt like you had to choose between either using a GoPro or your phone to capture a moment, QuikStories allows the GoPro to be more like an untethered lens for your phone. "Because all that video automatically moves over to your phone, in the end, it's like you captured it with the phone itself," Woodman said, "they work together as a system to enable better story telling."
QuikStories currently works with only Hero5 Black and Hero5 Session cameras as older models don't have the wireless chops to deliver a good user experience. But Woodman said it will work with all cameras going forward, and not just those built for adventure travel and sports.
"When we see all the things people are interested in doing, in capturing and sharing," Woodman said, "we see opportunities for new products, new untethered lenses that all offload their footage to the phone."
Editors' note:This story has been updated to reflect the availability of the auto-transfer capability on iOS devices.
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How to Watch Rays vs. White Sox, Reds vs. Dodgers Friday on Apple TV Plus
How to Watch Rays vs. White Sox, Reds vs. Dodgers Friday on Apple TV Plus
Apple TV Plus now streams baseball games , though it suffered a rocky debut on MLB's opening weekend. This Friday's twofer takes place on Jackie Robinson Day and brings another pair of games. First up is a matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago White Sox at 7:10 p.m. ET (4:10 p.m. PT). The second game of the night will see the Cincinnati Reds battle the Los Angeles Dodgers in California at 10:10 p.m. ET (7:10 p.m. PT).
Because these games are on Apple's streaming service, the only way to watch either contest will be on Apple TV Plus. They will not air on television at all, even if you live in a local market like Chicago or Los Angeles.
Here's everything you need to know about these games and how to watch the rest of Apple TV Plus' baseball slate.
Read more: How to Watch Baseball Without Cable
FAQs
How much will this cost?
Apple normally charges $5 per month for Apple TV Plus, but for at least the first 12 weeks of this partnership it will be making these games available for free to "anyone with internet access."
After that, it is unclear if Apple will continue offering games for free or if it will require people to pay for an Apple TV Plus subscription.
What devices can I watch on?
You can watch the games on any devices that have the Apple TV app. This includes iPhones, iPads, Apple TVs and Macs as well as streaming platforms like Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Google's Android TV and Google TV.
If you have a game console, there is an Apple TV app for Microsoft's Xbox One and Xbox Series S and X, and Sony's PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Recent TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony and Vizio also may have Apple TV apps. More details on supported devices can be found on Apple's site.
What about Android and Windows devices?
Apple does not have Apple TV Plus apps for Android devices or Windows computers, but it does let you stream its shows, and these games, using a web browser by going to tv.apple.com.
You will, however, need to sign in to or make an Apple account to watch the games.
Are the games available on TV, too?
No. These broadcasts are exclusive to Apple TV Plus, so you will not be able to watch them on your local regional sports network.
What games are available on Apple TV Plus?
Apple will air doubleheaders on Friday nights during the 2022 MLB season. So far, it has released the first 12 weeks of games it will show (all times ET).
Friday, April 15
Tampa Bay Rays at Chicago White Sox: 7 p.m. ET
Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers: 10 p.m. ET
Friday, April 22
St. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds: 6:30 p.m. ET
Texas Rangers at Oakland Athletics: 9:30 p.m. ET
Friday, April 29
New York Yankees at Kansas City Royals: 8 p.m. ET
Washington Nationals at San Francisco Giants: 10 p.m. ET
Friday, May 6
Chicago White Sox at Boston Red Sox: 7 p.m. ET
Tampa Bay Rays at Seattle Mariners: 9:30 p.m. ET
Friday, May 13
San Diego Padres at Atlanta Braves: 7 p.m. ET
Chicago Cubs at Arizona Diamondbacks: 9:30 p.m. ET
Friday, May 20
St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates: 6:30 p.m. ET
Texas Rangers at Houston Astros: 8 p.m. ET
Friday, May 27
Baltimore Orioles at Boston Red Sox: 7 p.m. ET
Toronto Blue Jays at Los Angeles Angels: 9:30 p.m. ET
Friday, June 3
Detroit Tigers at New York Yankees: 7 p.m. ET
Atlanta Braves at Colorado Rockies: 8:30 p.m. ET
Friday, June 10
Tampa Bay Rays at Minnesota Twins: 8 p.m. ET
New York Mets at Los Angeles Angels: 9:30 p.m. ET
Friday, June 17
Chicago White Sox at Houston Astros: 8 p.m. ET
Cleveland Guardians at Los Angeles Dodgers: 10 p.m. ET
Friday, June 24
Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals: 8 p.m. ET
Detroit Tigers at Arizona Diamondbacks: 9:30 p.m. ET
Will the games stream in 4K?
It is unclear if Apple will stream any of its games in 4K but it currently broadcasts games in 1080p.
McAfee researchers spotted five Chrome extensions that were tracking user browser activity without their knowledge. They were downloaded a combined 1.4 million times before Google removed them from its store.
Why it matters
Keeping malicious extensions completely out is a close-to-impossible task, so consumers need to be cautious when installing any kind of browser extension.
Google removed a handful of browserextensions from its Chrome Web Store that were downloaded a combined 1.4 million times after outside cybersecurity researchers determined that the extensions were surreptitiously tracking the online activities of their users.
In a blog post published this week, McAfee researchers singled out five extensions that allow users to do things like watch Netflix shows together, track deals on retail sites and take screenshots of websites. The problem was, in addition doing what they promised, the extensions tracked their users' browser activity.
"The users of the extensions are unaware of this functionality and the privacy risk of every site being visited being sent to the servers of the extension authors," the researchers wrote in their blog post.
According to McAfee, every website a user visited was sent to the extension's creator so that code could be inserted into the e-commerce sites users visited, allowing the extension's authors to receive affiliate payments for any items the user bought.
A Google spokesman confirmed Wednesday that all five of the extensions pointed out in the McAfee report have been removed from the Chrome extension store.
Extensions are add-ons consumers can download and use to modify browsers like Chrome, Safari and Firefox. The bits of software can do things like block ads, integrate with password managers and find coupons as you put items into your shopping cart. One extension lets users change their mouse curser from an arrow to something more fun like a sword or a slice of pizza.
Much like the apps available for smartphones, there are well over 100,000 extensions available just for Chrome, along with more for the other browsers. While Google and the other providers say they scrutinize all of the extensions available in their stores, inevitably some malicious extensions do manage to sneak in.
Earlier this year, McAfee researchers spotted several imposter Netflix party Chrome extensions that redirected users to phishing sites and stole the personal information of users, though they appear to have only been installed a combined 100,000 times.
While an extension that's popular enough to have been downloaded hundreds of thousands of times may look legit, the McAfee researchers said their research shows that's not always the case. They said consumers should be cautious when it comes to extensions and take a good look at what kinds of data an extension is requesting to access before installing it.
Specifically, they said consumers should take extra steps to make sure an extension is authentic if it asks for permission to run on every website listed, like the recently spotted malicious extensions did.
