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The Verge Dbrand cancels Companion Cube because it didn’t actually ask Valve for permission | The Verge Dbrand is refunding everyone who bought its Steam Machine Companion Cube, which it said it made “without a license...

The Verge reports on (yet another) bizarre decision by dbrand.

dbrand announced Monday that it’s refunding everyone who bought its Steam Machine Companion Cube, which it said it made “without a license from Valve.”

Apparently they had racked up enough pre-orders to make the product the second-fastest selling product in their history. Yikes.

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2025
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American Ninja Warrior
S17E01 "Qualifiers 1"

Qualifying rounds begin in Las Vegas on the world's most challenging obstacle course. The competition returns bigger than ever by bringing back trailblazers, record-setters, and fan-favorite competitors from the last 16 seasons.

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American Ninja Warrior
S17E02 "Qualifiers 2"

The Qualifiers continue with the “How to Train Your Dragon” episode. Dragons Toothless and Stormfly join the ninjas, and the film’s star, Mason Thames, joins Matt and Akbar in the booth.

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Taskmaster
S19E08 "Science All Your Life"

For the 12th time this series, Jason Mantzoukas chooses violence as the solution to a task. Fatiha El-Ghorri retches into a balloon. Stevie Martin relives a difficult memory.

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Taskmaster
S19E09 "Getaway Sticks"

It's the penultimate episode of the series, and Patatas the cat is back! Fatiha El-Ghorri knocks down an egg-shaped Alex Horne. And who's the master of multi-tasking?

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A podium for Charles, a strong effort by Lewis, and a good haul of points. The ceiling is likely P2 in the constructors and P3 in the drivers. Big upgrades supposedly coming at Silverstone. 🤞🏼
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2024
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I do hold out some hope that Ferrari will be much stronger on street circuits featuring more low speed corners like Singapore and Vegas.
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Genuinely irritated that Ferrari has the 4th fastest car at this stage of the season. Such a promising start, but since Monaco, it’s been a mess. Barring significant upgrades, it’ll be a P4 in the constructors. Ah, Ferrari fandom.
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2023
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The weather forecast says it’s going to be 117 degrees on Sunday. On the plus side, I won’t need to run the pool heater at all. 🥵
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American Ninja Warrior
S15E04 "Qualifiers 5"

The qualifying rounds continue in L.A. with ninjas from across the country taking on the world's most challenging obstacle course. Competitors as young as 15 return to take on veterans and will have a chance to face a taller Mega Warped Wall.

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The Silo finale was absolute perfection. What a first season! I’m so happy with the big reveal, which I won’t spoil here. My only complaint is that we will have to wait several years for more!
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2022
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Shortcuts in iOS is enabling a huge number of amazing IndieWeb workflows. Its only going to get better in iOS 13. IndieWeb’s focus on building blocks is really paying off!
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Having a blast listening to @Kitt give her keynote at IndieWeb Summit. Storytelling is a lost art, but @Kitt is showing us how its done!
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2018
2017
Watching
America's Test Kitchen
Season 17 "Summer Pork Supper"

Host Julia Collin Davison shows host Bridget Lancaster how to make the best Smoked Pork Loin with Dried-Fruit Chutney. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews the latest grill gadgets in the Equipment Corner. Finally, test cook Becky Hays shows Bridget how to make the ultimate Sweet Potato Soup.

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