Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Mashable » J.K. Rowling reveals backstory of the Dursleys, Harry Potter's terrible guardians
On what marks the 35th birthday of Dudley Dursley, J.K. Rowling has released new information on Pottermore about Harry Potter's miserable aunt and uncle; Petunia and Vernon Dursley. Surprising to no one, Rowling's notes seem to hint at the fact that she doensn't like these characters very much. See also: The Entire 'Harry Potter' Series in 2 Minutes Rowling's latest entry … [Link]
Mashable » iOS 9 feature will help you download updates even if you don't have enough storage
iOS users: You will never again have to worry about what apps and photos to delete before installing an iOS update. In addition to limiting the size of the iOS 9 download itself, Apple has added a feature that will help ensure users with lower capacity or overstuffed devices are able to get the latest update even if they don't have … [Link]
Mashable » WikiLeaks claims U.S. spied on last three French presidents
Documents released Tuesday by WikiLeaks to French outlets Liberacion and Mediapart purport to show that the United States' National Security Agency (NSA) spied on the last three French presidents. See also: Where the 2016 presidential candidates stand on the NSA French news website Mediapart reports that the spying, which extended to other French political officials and civil servants, including the French … [Link]
Slashdot » Study: Major ISPs Slowing Traffic Across the US
An anonymous reader writes: A study based on test results from 300,000 internet users "found significant degradations on the networks of the five largest internet service providers" in the United States. This group includes Time Warner Cable, Verizon, and AT&T. "The study, supported by the technologists at Open Technology Institute's M-Lab, examines the comparative speeds of Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), … [Link]
Mashable » 'Independence Day' reboot gets an official title and plot
With Jurassic World dominating both domestic and international box offices, Arnold Schwarzenegger's return in the upcoming Terminator: Genesys, and The X-Files filming a new season, the '90s appear to be back in a huge way. Rounding out the comeback is the sequel to 1996's Independence Day, the title of which has now been revealed as Independence Day: Resurgence. See also: 'Jurassic World' is now the undisputed biggest box office opener … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook imagines a world in which you actually click on ads in your newsfeed
By most measures, Facebook is winning at serving you lots of colorful, blaring ads every time you check your newsfeed on your smartphone The social network now pulls in nearly three quarters of its revenue from smartphone and tablet ads, and nearly half a billion of its users log in exclusively from phones and tablets So it's no surprise that the … [Link]
Mashable » Hands-on with Parrot's jumping, surfing and night-ready drones
Parrot’s gone drone-crazy this year. Drone enthusiasts will love the Bebop and the massive Skycontroller that you can buy for it. For us regular guys, Parrot's got 13 new drones that are coming out this fall. Well, technically, five new drones in numerous colorways to pick from. See also: The Parrot Bebop is a drone enthusiast's dream At a press event … [Link]
Slashdot » After 6-Year Beta Test, All Gmail Users Get 'Undo Send'
jones_supa writes: Since 2009, Google has been beta testing a feature in Gmail called "Undo Send." It allows you to delay emails up to 30 seconds from when you press the "Send" button so you can take them back if you immediately decide it was a bad idea to press the send button. Google announced in a blog post that … [Link]
Popular Science » Self-Healing Material Could Instantly Fix Airplane Wings Mid-Flight
Tiny scratches on a wind turbine or an airplane wing can go unnoticed, but they can cause serious problems if they are left untreated. Now, a group of researchers in the… [Link]
Mashable » Independent lab test confirms KFC 'fried rat' was chicken
Don’t worry everyone, you can eat your KFC with a clear conscious. An independent lab test confirmed that the rat-shaped chicken tender that caused a media frenzy last week was actually chicken. Devorise Dixon initially claimed that he was served something that appeared to be a fried rat at his local KFC in California. The company denied the allegations, stating that … [Link]
Mashable » The Confederate flag is right inside Mississippi's state flag
As South Carolina considers removing the Confederate flag from its state capitol, many Americans are turning their attention to an even more prominent Confederacy display: Mississippi's state flag. Mississippi's flag, which it adopted in 1894, depicts the Confederate flag in the top left corner. Now, local politicians may pre-file a bill that would rid the flag of its Confederate symbol, though … [Link]
Mashable » Move over, Godzilla: Dwayne Johnson to star in 'Rampage' movie adaptation
First, they made a Mortal Kombat movie, and I said nothing Then they turned Doom, Max Payne and Prince of Persia for movie fodder, and I watched the games I loved turned into straight-to-DVD schlock Now, it's Rampage's turn — but it could be starring The Rock, so maybe we'll actually get a little excited. See also: Unearthing E.T.: A Legendary … [Link]
Slashdot » HP Researchers Disclose Details of Internet Explorer Zero Day
Trailrunner7 writes: Researchers at HP's Zero Day Initiative have disclosed full details and proof-of-concept exploit code for a series of bugs they discovered that allow attackers to bypass a key exploit mitigation in Internet Explorer. The disclosure is a rarity for ZDI. The company typically does not publish complete details and exploit code for the bugs it reports to vendors … [Link]
Mashable » Islamic cleric launches anti-ISIS curriculum in scholarly bid to fight extremism
A well-known Islamic scholar has launched an anti-Islamic State curriculum in London in what he says is a scholarly bid to fight extremism. See also: Latest ISIS propaganda video shows horrifying executions The cleric, Dr. Muhammad Tahir ul-Qadri, who in 2010 announced a "Fatwa on Terrorism," said on Tuesday that he plans to use his educational program in mosques and schools … [Link]
Popular Science » Crater Shows Mars Probably Had Water 500,000 Years Ago
When it comes to space, one of humanity's favorite pastimes is looking for flowing water on Mars. Scientists pore over the latest dark streaks on the surface analyze … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook developing tech that can recognize you in photos — even if your face isn't showing
Facebook is working on facial-recognition technology that can identify someone even if their face isn't in the photo. The tech recognizes people in photos using distinguishing features other than their face, according to New Scientist See also: Facebook will now be with Australians in death To test its algorithm, Facebook scanned more than 40,000 public photos from Flickr with faces in … [Link]
Mashable » Smog shuts down Chile's largest city — but not its soccer tournament
A gray blanket of smog caused officials to declare an environmental emergency in Santiago, Chile, Monday, which shut down scores of businesses prohibiting hundreds of thousands of cars from the capital's streets. It was the first environmental emergency declared in the city in 16 years. See also: Eiffel Tower nearly disappears within thick haze of smog The emergency was declared through Monday, … [Link]
Popular Science » Coral Reef That Ejects Guts Could Help Humans Regenerate Organs
A scared coral reef’s gutless behavior could lead to advances in human tissue regeneration.In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers at the Tel-Aviv University found that a common coral reef, Polycarpa mytiligera, ejects its internal organs when it gets stressed out.The researchers filmed themselves as they gently squeezed 66 of these filter-feeders, and found that around 47 percent … [Link]
Mashable » Creator of the iconic pink flamingo lawn ornament dies at 79
Artist and sculptor Don Featherstone, best known for creating the world's most recognizable lawn ornament — a plastic pink flamingo — died on Monday morning. He was 79. Featherstone created the flamingo for Union Products in 1958, shortly after graduating from art school. He continued to work at Union Products for 43 years. 
Featherstone and his wife Nancy in Sept. 2012 … [Link]
Slashdot » IT Pros Blast Google Over Android's Refusal To Play Nice With IPv6
alphadogg writes: The widespread popularity of Android devices and the general move to IPv6 has put some businesses in a tough position, thanks to Android's lack of support for a central component in the newer standard. DHCPv6 is an outgrowth of the DHCP protocol used in the older IPv4 standard – it's an acronym for 'dynamic host configuration protocol,' and … [Link]
Mashable » One firm pictures the Hyperloop with swanky first-class cabins
SpaceX’s Hyperloop pod design competition is still a year away. But we're already seeing initial takes on what the futuristic high-speed transportation system could look like. And luxury travelers fear not: even on the Hyperloop, you could travel with your pinky up Argo, a design firm, has created its own vision for Hyperloop pods. The concept includes five different types of … [Link]
Mashable » 'Flat Seinfeld' is the new 'Flat Stanley'
Move over, Flat Stanley — there's a new gang of 2D celebrities in town With the Seinfeld apartment replica exhibition debuting in New York on Wednesday (courtesy of Hulu), there's ample opportunity to get your fill of "nothing." However, the apartment set isn't quite the same without our favorite quippy Seinfeld characters. See also: What would happen if 'Game of Thrones' … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift's 'Bad Blood' video without music is just a violent mess
We knew Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood" video was violent, but without music, it becomes kind of insane. YouTube channel House of Halo created a version of the dystopic video with one small change: they removed the song. The hyper-realism makes the whole video seem like a documentary about trained assassins killing the innocent. Also, everyone keeps saying "salva," which is … [Link]
Mashable » Water slide-loving dog is having a better summer than you
Milo is that one rude friend at the pool party who keeps cutting the line to the water slide Except in this case, Milo is a big, dopey and very determined dog and everyone at this party is more than happy to oblige him as he pushes them aside to climb up to the waterslide You'll feel pangs of regret … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Amazon Mobile Ads, Attendify, SpeechTrans
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Mashable » Here are the most popular lipstick shades across the world
Red lips? You must be from New York The lipstick you pull out of you makeup bag can say a lot about where you live. A recent survey compiled in a report commissioned by Heathrow Airport, “Lipstick Colors of the Year,” reveals the top lipstick shade bought in cities across the world See also: A new algorithm for Instagram helps you … [Link]
Mashable » Virgin Cruises will offer 7-day Caribbean getaways beginning in 2020
Slowly and steadily, Richard Branson appears to be planning total world domination of the travel industry. Virgin Group founder Branson announced on Tuesday that his latest travel venture, Virgin Cruises, will be on the water by 2020. See also: How a TV show from the '80s shaped today's leisure cruise industry The company has signed a letter of intent with Italian … [Link]
Slashdot » The Presidential Candidate With a Plan To Run the US On 100% Clean Energy
merbs writes: Thus far, no other candidate has said they're going to make climate change their top priority. Martin O'Malley has not only done that, but he has outlined a plan that would enact emissions reductions in line with what scientists say is necessary to slow global climate change—worldwide emissions reductions of 40-70 percent by 2050. He's the only candidate … [Link]
Popular Science » Climate Change Is A Public Health Issue
In Pakistan, nearly 700 people, many of them elderly, have succumbed to heat stroke in the midst of an awful heat wave. If climate change continues to progress along its… [Link]
Popular Science » Instagram Adds Trending Locations, Here’s How They Work
At first, Instagram was the app for picture people. Photographers who saw the app’s potential early on in its life cycle, like David Guttenfelder and Michael Christopher Brown… [Link]
Mashable » This guy woke up with a bike lock around his neck because he chose terrible friends
One man is probably reconsidering his choice in buddies after a night out drinking led to an embarrassing morning in which firemen had to use a circular saw to get a bike lock off his head. An unnamed man in his 20's was taken to Coventry Fire Station by his mother after he woke up to a steel bike lock fixed … [Link]
Mashable » Hulu's 'Seinfeld' apartment gets one crucial detail wrong
Hulu on Wednesday will begin streaming all 180-episodes of Seinfeld — arguably the greatest sitcom of all time To celebrate, the streaming site has recreated Jerry's apartment and is opening it to the public from June 24-28 in New York City. See also: At long last, Limp Bizkit mashed up with the Seinfeld theme song Mashable had a chance to visit … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Honest Trailer: Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Before Terminator: Genisys hits theaters, relive the greatest Terminator film of them all – Terminator 2: Judgment Day! Hasta la vista, good Terminator movies! [Screen Junkies] The post Honest Trailer: Terminator 2: Judgment Day appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Tales From the Borderlands: Episode 3 Trailer Is Here!
Every time Telltale makes a game and I play it, I am convinced they topped themselves. I feel no different about their Tales From the Borderlands series. The first two games have given way more insight into that world for fans of the Borderlands series, while keeping the insane humor that made the games so memorable in the first place. … [Link]
Popular Science » Protest Drone Will Fly Abortion Drugs Across Polish Border
From the almost mythical taco-copter that never was to Amazon’s long-in-the-works Prime Air drone delivery system, the idea of carrying goods to people by flying robot… [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Local Digital APIs Well Received by U.K. Social Care Workers
ProgrammableWeb first covered the U.K.'s Local Digital project as it launched its Deferred Payment Agreement (DPA) Calculator API.
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Mashable » Cambridge college breaks with centuries of tradition by embracing transgender students
A Cambridge college has updated its dress code, becoming the first of the university's colleges to allow men to wear skirts in its formal dining hall. See also: Why bathrooms are the next frontier in transgender acceptance "We are very proud to say that St Catharine's has become the first College to scrap the gendered dress code for formal hall, creating … [Link]
Mashable » NYC grants landmark status to gay rights movement building
NEW YORK — New York City's Landmarks Preservation Commission voted Tuesday to grant landmark status to the Stonewall Inn, the Greenwich Village bar where resistance to a police raid sparked the modern gay rights movement. See also: 10 meaningful ways you can celebrate LGBT Pride Month "New York City's greatness lies in its inclusivity and diversity," commission Chairwoman Meenakshi Srinivasan said … [Link]
Mashable » Google imitates Spotify and adds a free tier to its Play Music streaming service
Apple Music won't be available for another week but music listeners now have a new free streaming service to consider: Google's Play Music. The company added a free tier to its service on the web and on its iOS and Android apps, Google announced Tuesday. See also: Apple Music is a major mess, and it won't beat Spotify Like other streaming … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » New “Attack on Titan” Trailer Showcases 3D Maneuver Gear [Video]
The new trailer for the live action version of “Attack on Titan” just came out, and lo an behold, it shows some of the characters using their 3D maneuver equipment! The only problem people seem to have with it is that we see Mikasa kissing, something that never gets shown in the source material. 
I personally don’t mind that much. … [Link]
Mashable » Sports radio legend Mike Francesa explaining emoji is a gift from the Internet heavens
Mike Francesa, for the uninitiated, is a force in the totally-still-a-thing world of sports talk radio. His strong voice and stronger opinions have made him a notorious figure among fans over the past several years. He's 61 years old, loves his sports, most likely scorns selfies and is very much from the New York old school In other words, Francesa … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » OMG It’s R2-D2 ! I Loved Him in Star Trek! (Funny Tee)
After my Batman shirt, which gets me stopped about 10 times per day, this is the second most awesome shirt ever. [OMG It’s R2-D2 ! I Loved Him in Star Trek!] The post OMG It’s R2-D2 ! I Loved Him in Star Trek! (Funny Tee) appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » US Securities and Exchange Commission Hunting Insider Trading Hackers
An anonymous reader writes: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is actively investigating the FIN4 financial hacking group identified by FireEye last December, according to a Reuters report. In an unprecedented extension of its usual practice, the SEC is soliciting information about security breaches from private companies, who are not obliged to reveal them unless the breach enters into categories … [Link]
Mashable » 3 things to know about closing the gender wage gap
Most of us have heard the disheartening "78 cents" statistic whenever discussions about the gender pay gap arise: The stat itself stems from a 2013 U.S. Census Bureau report, which found that women make approximately 78 cents to the dollar of what men earn. The findings appear to get even more grim for women of color: According to the same report, … [Link]
Mashable » Women, it's time to stop apologizing for your body at the beach
Putting on a bathing suit is the first step of going to the beach. For a lot of women, it’s also the hardest step The new swimsuitsforall ‘Beach Body. Not Sorry.’ campaign, starring curvy model Denise Bidot, reminds women to embrace their curves and to put on their favorite bathing suit regardless of possible body shamers See also: Target swimsuit campaign … [Link]
Mashable » Total creep Taylor Swift might have a picture of you on her phone
Taylor Swift sees you when you're sleeping. She knows when you're awake Swift, the Santa Claus of pop, has a little tradition called "Taylurking." It involves scoping out fans' social media accounts and making their dreams come true, especially when the dreams pertain to Swift herself See also: The Taylor Swift guide to being a kickass businesswoman She previously used her … [Link]
Mashable » New video, audio paint fuller picture of Charleston shooting suspect Dylann Roof's arrest
Dashboard video obtained by a local Charleston TV station shows the moment when church shooting suspect Dylann Roof was taken into police custody. In addition to releasing the arrest video Tuesday afternoon, the Shelby Police Department in North Carolina also publicized the 911 call that led to his apprehension The video shows Roof's arrest in Shelby, North Carolina, one day after … [Link]
Popular Science » Rosetta Spacecraft Will Orbit A Comet For Nine Extra Months
[0][value]":"Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko",&qu~ spacecraft that's orbiting a duck-shaped comet 180 million… [Link]
Mashable » 5 things to know about your new Spider-Man: Tom Holland
Marvel has found its new Spider-Man. Meet Tom Holland Rumors have been swirling about the young actor for weeks, but now it's finally been confirmed. Holland will star in the new Spider-Man flick, which is set for a July 28, 2017 release Hollywood insiders have been familiar with the 19-year-old for several years now, but most mainstream audiences may be scratching … [Link]
Popular Science » Rent-A-Drone Service Launches In Beta
Want to have your very own drone wedding, without getting pilot's license? Fly4Me can hook you up. The Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company is designed for people who want to hire a drone and crew on a per-use basis, the service matches customers with pilots and drones, creating a market of sorts. Approved by the FAA in the spring, Fly4Me launched in … [Link]
Slashdot » The 2015 Open Source Summer Reading List
ectoman writes: Opensource.com has just published its annual Open Source Summer Reading List. This year's edition contains 15 recommendations for books that celebrate open source values and practices. Topics include Python programming, Grace Hopper, open-minded leadership, and teaching children to code. There are also books on the philosophy of open information, an intro to DIY/Maker activities, and even a book … [Link]
Mashable » Relive 'Jaws' in 3 minutes with this bite-sized video
We may need a bigger boat, but thanks to one dedicated Jaws fan, we can work with a mini-movie. Jaws debuted in theaters on June 20, 1975, inspiring aquaphobia among audiences everywhere. This year, the classic summer blockbuster that launched Steven Spielberg's career turns 40 — time to celebrate. Too scared busy to rewatch all two hours of this cinematic sharkfest? No worries: one … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » These Harry Potter Pancakes are Work of Art! [Pic + Video]
Nathan Shields of Saipancakes is back! Watch him as he creates various pancakes shaped like the characters from the Harry Potter saga! [Nathan Shields] The post These Harry Potter Pancakes are Work of Art! [Pic + Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » This rare red aurora made a veteran astronaut do a double-take
Even after months in space, there are still things that will surprise you. Astronaut Scott Kelly tweeted a photo Monday of a curiously red aurora he spied from the International Space Station See also: Aurora Australis returns to southern skies for a spectacular encore Describing the phenomenon as "spectacular," the red aurora was a rare treat as it typically appears only … [Link]
Mashable » 10 'Harry Potter' misconceptions every muggle should know
If you didn't read the Harry Potter books with Hermione Granger's level of precision, there are some misconceptions you might hold after watching the movies. Thankfully, this video from Mental Floss sets the record straight. It also clarifies why you shouldn't spend your entire 11th birthday waiting for your Hogwarts acceptance letter. Andy Samberg and Kit Harrington grunt a lot … [Link]
Popular Science » Really Never-Before-Seen Images from NASA's History
The Gemini program taught NASA how to really live and work in space. And a new book is showcasing unseen images. [Link]
Mashable » Pakistan heat wave, power failures kill over 600 people in Karachi
The 23.5 million residents of Karachi have suffered through a deadly combination of high heat, extremely high humidity, and frequent power outages that disabled fans and air conditioners throughout the teeming Pakistani port city since the weekend The death toll is creeping toward 700, with 622 deaths reported by the AP. But heat-related deaths are often undercounted, since heat can be … [Link]
Slashdot » Emergency Adobe Flash Patch Fixes Zero-Day Under Attack
msm1267 writes: Adobe has released an emergency patch for a Flash zero-day used in targeted attacks by APT3, the same group behind 2014's Clandestine Fox attacks. Adobe said Flash Player 18.0.0.161 and earlier for Windows and Macintosh systems are affected, as is 11.2.202.466 for Linux 11.x versions. The current iteration of Clandestine Fox attacks shares many traits with last year's … [Link]
Mashable » This CEO earned $1.8 million for a job he never started
Cosmetics and fragrance maker Coty said Elio Leoni Sceti, who was scheduled to become its CEO in about a week, decided not to take the job. But the company says it will pay him $1.8 million in severance as well as buy back preferred stock he had bought. The company said in a news release that Leoni Sceti had "reconsidered" and … [Link]
Mashable » Dream up the perfect app for our Vine challenge
For this week's Vine challenge, imagine the ways tech could improve your everyday routine. Dream up the perfect app and demonstrate it in a six-second video. Think: an instant ATM on your phone for when the food truck you're ordering from is cash-only. Or, a camera extension that lists a meal's nutritional information with a quick snap. Maybe even a hidden … [Link]
Mashable » Man in giraffe mask serenades the Internet with Marvin Gaye, because sure, why not?
For all you lovelorn giraffes in the world, have hope. Here's a dude who understands your struggle Wielding an impressively articulated giraffe puppet, attached to his own head, this performer will woo any giraffe sweetheart with one of the most romantic songs ever written: Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On." Let's just hope he doesn't bring his act to the … [Link]
Mashable » Jump to play for this week's photo challenge
Capture photographs mid-jump for this week’s photo challenge, brought to you by Mashable and Hilton. Instagram is home to some of the very best jump shots — commonly referred to as "jumpstagrams." Ballerinas in mid-leap and illusions of people floating under umbrellas — these are images we see often, many times shot in front of beautiful street art and on mountain … [Link]
Mashable » Reenact your favorite 'Seinfeld' scenes in replica of Jerry's apartment
Get ready to burst through the door, uninvited, carrying a bowl of cereal The entire Seinfeld series is coming to Hulu — and as a result, Jerry Seinfeld's iconic apartment came to New York City. See also: Jason Alexander reveals why 'Seinfeld' killed off Susan "Seinfeld: The Apartment" is an installation on West 14th street which features a replica of the … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Keeping Cloud Data Encrypted Without Cross-Platform Pain?
bromoseltzer writes: I use cloud storage to hold many gigs of personal files that I'd just as soon were not targets for casual data mining. (Google: I'm thinking of you.) I want to access them from Linux, Windows, and Android devices. I have been using encfs, which does the job for Linux fairly well (despite some well-known issues), but Windows … [Link]
Mashable » 'Minions' review: Endearing side characters are irritating on center stage
When Despicable Me came out I thought it was a good enough kids' flick that was saved by those funny if one-note little yellow squibbly guys, the MinionsDespicable Me 2 was a bit of a slog but mildly entertaining, and made so much dough I knew it wasn't going away any time soon “I have an idea!” I said aloud … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » New Dropbox API Endpoint Allows File Uploads Via URL
Dropbox recently launched a new Dropbox API feature. Its /save_url constitutes a new endpoint that allows developers to upload files to Dropbox with only a URL. Using the new feature, the need to download a file first vanishes.
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Mashable » British teen cast as Spider-Man, which 'Cop Car' director will helm
LOS ANGELES — Here comes the (all-new) Spider-Man. Nineteen-year-old British actor Tom Holland will play Peter Parker in the reboot of the Spider-Man reboot, Sony Pictures and Marvel announced Tuesday. Jon Watts, who directed the Sundance thriller Cop Car, will direct. SEE ALSO: Marvel Comics' reboot will bring all-new characters, No. 1s across the board "I’ve worked with a number of … [Link]
Mashable » Apple won't let this 'Super Mario' parody into the App Store
In Kill the Plumber, you prevent the rescue of a certain princess by killing the mustachioed plumber who would be her savior. It's a script-flipping mobile game that openly and intentionally parodies the NES classic Super Mario Bros., but Apple won't let it into the iOS App Store. In Apple's eyes, the game constitutes copyright infringement. Kill the Plumber is an original work … [Link]
Mashable » Look up! Another solar storm may supercharge auroras Wednesday
While a "severe" solar storm that sparked dazzling auroras around the world on Monday through Tuesday morning is dying down now, skywatchers shouldn't stop looking up quite yet Another potentially powerful solar tempest is expected to impact Earth on Wednesday into Thursday, and it could create more amazing auroras for people in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres In particular, the next … [Link]
Mashable » Artists place Wes Anderson-worthy sets on unsuspecting streets
Two Brooklyn-based artists are literally taking on the phrase “from trash to treasure.” #Setinthestreet is an ongoing art project by prop stylist Gözde Eker and photographer Justin Bettman. The artistic duo collect unwanted furniture and create elaborate home sets with Wes Anderson–inspired aesthetic on random streets in New York. See also: Artist covers up potholes with beautiful frozen treat art After … [Link]
Slashdot » Hackers Exploit MacKeeper Flaw To Spread OS X Malware
An anonymous reader writes: Controversial OS X 'clean-up utility' MacKeeper is being exploited by cybercriminals to diffuse Mac malware OSX/Agent-ANTU, according to the BAE cyber security unit. A single line of JavaScript on a malicious web-page is enough to hand over control of the user's system via MacKeeper. Lead security researcher Sergei Shevchenko said 'attackers might simply be 'spraying' their … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram overhauls its search features to focus on trends
Instagram’s search just got a lot more like Twitter. The company's latest update completely overhauled the app's search and Explore features to make it easier to find posts around specific events, places or themes in real time. See also: Instagram cleans up its website to mimic mobile and make photos pop The new Explore menu is a major departure from previous … [Link]
Mashable » Karaoke champ's Whitney Houston cover is so good, it's not even fair
Your karaoke skills have nothing on this tribute to the late, great Whitney Houston. One lone star stood up during an outdoor karaoke session and blew everyone away with his ability to embody Whitney in all of her majesty. From the hand motions to her performance mannerisms — not to mention his impressive set of pipes — this kid nails … [Link]
Mashable » Destiny's latest weekly challenges will make you feel good about yourself
Tuesday means only one thing if you're a Destiny fan: Reset day. It's that wonderful time when Bungie's rotating selection of high-reward activities are rebooted (along with any raid progress made in the previous week), giving everyone a fresh chance at scoring some of the game's sweetest and rarest loot. See also: 5 rules in Destiny's Trials of Osiris that no one will … [Link]
Mashable » Cops bought Charleston shooting suspect Burger King after arrest
After police arrested Dylann Roof for the murder of nine black parishioners at a church in Charleston, officers drove to Burger King and bought him a burger when he complained he was hungry. See also: Charleston shooting victims: A pastor, a track coach, a recent grad and a librarian Before his arrest on Thursday, Roof had made a pit stop at … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Apigee Launches API Monitoring Service
With the business value of APIs on the rise, the quality of the APIs an organization consumes and exposes has become nothing less than mission critical. To help organizations monitor those APIs, Apigee has added a new service that monitors APIs to its API management service.
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Slashdot » SpaceX and OneWeb — Same Goal, Different Technology and Strategy
lpress writes: OneWeb has announced that Airbus will manufacture their Internet-connectivity satellites and told us more about their plans and progress. Both OneWeb and their competitor SpaceX have the same goal — global Internet connectivity and backhaul using satellite constellations, but their technologies and organizational strategies are different. SpaceX will use many more satellites than OneWeb, but they will be … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch A Robotic Roach Learn To Tuck And Roll
Cockroaches are amazingly skilled at slipping through the cracks of walls, rubble, and ruins. While this makes them annoying household pests, it also means their bodies are… [Link]
Mashable » The White House is changing its hostage policy
The White House on Wednesday will release its months-long review of U.S. policy for dealing with the families of American hostages. See also: What we know about Austin Tice, the American missing in Syria President Barack Obama ordered the review after the deaths of Americans held by Islamic State militants. Some families of those killed complained about their dealings with the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Why “The Raptor Squad” Hasn’t Eaten Chris Pratt in Jurassic World [Comic]
[Source: Rachel J Pierce – lousysharkbutt] The post Why “The Raptor Squad” Hasn’t Eaten Chris Pratt in Jurassic World [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Gmail Adds “Undo Send” Feature
Google has added the ability to unsend messages as a formal feature in Gmail. It had previously been available in experimental form and still has only a limited use. The feature originally appeared in Gmail Labs, an optional setting on Gmail that lets you try out ideas Google is still developing, with the associated disclaimer about things breaking. It was … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon Echo smart speaker is now available for everyone to purchase
After seven months of being invitation-only, the Amazon Echo — part-wireless speaker, part smart-home gadget — is now available for anyone to buy. The cylinder-shaped device syncs with your phone to play music, reads aloud the news and weather, orders products directly from Amazon and even controls your house's lights (if they're compatible). Requests are fulfilled via Amazon's digital voice assistant … [Link]
Bad Science » New BMJ editorial: “How Medicine is Broken, and How We Can Fix It”
There are some big problems in medicine, and the public are right to be concerned about our shortcomings. Last week we found out that the Chief Medical Officer has written to the Academy of Medical Sciences, asking for an authoritative review into problems in the evidence we use to choose treatments, focusing especially on concerns […] [Link]
Mashable » New 'Wet Hot American Summer' trailer drips in VHS nostalgia
Camp is almost back in session. Netflix released a trailer for its upcoming Wet Hot American Summer series, a spinoff of the cult film, on Tuesday Judging by the trailer, which is filmed VHS-style, the series is reveling in '80s nostalgia. It features grainy audio and scrambled visuals, making it a perfect teaser for Wet Hot American Summer's vintage aesthetic. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Fighting climate change is opportunity to improve public health
Making changes to slow down climate change would also improve the health of millions worldwide, and could cut healthcare costs 
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Mashable » Bill Nye explains climate change in 90 seconds using only emoji
Bill Nye the Science Guy is back to explain climate change using a language everyone can understand — emoji. It's climatology emojified! See also: Bill Nye explains evolution using emoji To put it simply, there are a lot of people on this planet. Since 1705, the world's population has grown from one and a half billion to over seven billion … [Link]
Mashable » Of course the Syrian government's #SummerinSyria ad campaign backfired
Showing questionable judgment, Syria's official state-run news outlet invited people to share their snapshots of summer in the war-torn country on Monday. See also: The ghost children of Homs, Syria The outlet's @SANA_English account tweeted the hashtag #SummerinSyria to its 15,600 followers and encouraged people to share their "moments of summer" across the country, which is currently in the midst of … [Link]
Mashable » Eurotunnel closed as protestors torch tires on tracks
Eurostar said Tuesday it has canceled all passenger trains for the rest of the day through the tunnel that links France and England, after striking ferry workers swarmed the train line setting tires alight. See also: Passengers leaving the UK now face exit checks The rail company said all trains are returning to their cities of departure and none are stuck … [Link]
Mashable » Gmail finally lets you 'Undo Send' emails you wish you didn't send
Perhaps the best Gmail feature that Google has been testing for years is one you might not even know exists: Undo Send. It delays sending your email for a few seconds after you click Send, so you can take it back if you, for example, spell someone's name wrong After the feature spent six years in public beta, Google announced in … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Thinkgeek Summer Clearance: Save Up to 75% Off on Hundreds of Items!
Thinkgeek currently has a huge summer clearance sale where they’re offering up to 75% off on hundreds of items, from t-shirts to gadgets and kitchen items to geek toys. There are A LOT of stuff on sale, so be sure to check everything they have to offer! 
[Thinkgeek Summer Clearance: Save Up to 75% Off on Hundreds of Items!] The … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Everything I Need to Know About Life I Learned From Video Games
Life is the ultimate video game! [Source: Rock Paper Cynic | Like “Rock Paper Cynic” on Facebook | Follow “Rock Paper Cynic” on Twitter] The post Everything I Need to Know About Life I Learned From Video Games appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » This artist creates cartoon characters on her face with makeup
Say goodbye to contouring, and hello to…cartoon art. U.K.-based makeup artist Laura Jenkinson told The Telegraph that her character art was “easier than you think.” This is hard to believe after seeing the intricate, detailed designs she has done using just makeup See also: Man masterfully transforms his face with makeup to look like Caitlyn Jenner Jenkinson blends her mouth, chin … [Link]
Mashable » Dick Van Patten, prolific 'Eight is Enough' star, dead at 86
Dick Van Patten, the always-busy TV, film and stage character actor perhaps best known as the patriarch on Eight is Enough, has died, Mashable has confirmed. He was 86, and died at a Santa Monica hospital of complications from diabetes. A New York native, Van Patten first appeared on Broadway at the tender age of 7. By the 1970s, he was … [Link]
Mashable » 7 fun and functional crafts that are too easy to be this cute
You don't have to be an experienced crafter to excel at DIY. "Build up your confidence to tackle larger projects by starting with something small that can be completed in a few steps, like a bracelet or painting succulent pot," says all-star maker Jenni Radosevich from I Spy DIY. See also: 10 essential supplies every DIY beginner needs Throughout the week, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Medical marijuana offers only weedy health benefits
A review of 79 clinical trials to assess the value of medical marijuana finds little solid evidence that the drug alleviates symptoms 
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Mashable » Jay-Z's 99 problems definitely include holding on to a CEO for Tidal
It’s a hard knock life for Jay Z’s Tidal, which is without a CEO for the second time in three months. Interim CEO Peter Tonstand has left the streaming service after replacing Andy Chen in April of this year, Norwegian news site Dagens Naeringsliv first reported on Tuesday morning. “We are thankful to Peter for stepping in as interim CEO and … [Link]
Mashable » 'Beat It' cover will show you how funky an acoustic guitar can be
It doesn't take more than a single instrument to make this legendary Michael Jackson song powerful. Miguel Rivera recorded an acoustic cover of "Beat It" that is equal parts funky and smooth. His speedy fingers mastered a rhythm that combined percussion, vocals and the main riff. Relive Michael Jackson's greatest hits in one smooth medley Karaoke champ's Whitney Houston cover … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » You Might Think I’m Weak [Comic]
[Source: Comics by Kotor] The post You Might Think I’m Weak [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Popular Science » This Mushroom Used In Chinese Medicine Helps Mice Lose Weight
In the wild, a mushroom called "lingzhi" in China or "reishi" in Japan grows on dead trees in forests all over the world. But for about 2,000 years, herbalists all over Asia… [Link]
Slashdot » When Will Your Hard Drive Fail?
jfruh writes: Tech writer Andy Patrizio suffered his most catastrophic hard drive failure in 25 years of computing recently, which prompted him to delve into the questions of which hard drives fail and when. One intriguing theory behind some failure rates involve a crisis in the industry that arose from the massive 2011 floods in Thailand, home to the global … [Link]
Popular Science » Chinese Cargo Ships Get the Military Option
China builds both a cargo ship that carries battle ready hovercraft, and orders new cargo ships to be ready for emergency military service. [Link]
Popular Science » A Ribbit-ing Concept In Wound Healing
Frog skin has been linked to wound healing for over a decade. Research now shows some factors – antimicrobial peptides – may have more benefit than realized. [Link]
Slashdot » Movie Composer James Horner Dies In Plane Crash
necro81 writes: James Horner, the Oscar-winning composer for the soundtracks of dozens of movies, died Monday while piloting his aircraft in California. Horner, who had a long collaboration with directors James Cameron and Ron Howard, was behind the music for major blockbusters like Avatar, Titanic, Braveheart, Apollo 13, and A Beautiful Mind. Other scores notable to the /. crowd include … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 51% Off VELCRO Brand – ONE-WRAP Thin Self-Gripping Cable Ties (100 Pack) – JUST $6.14!
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the VELCRO Brand – ONE-WRAP Thin Self-Gripping Cable Ties (Reusable, Light Duty – 8″ x 1/2″ Ties, 100 Pack) for just $6.14. That’s 51% off on the cable ties’ regular list price of $12.49. Just the perfect thing to keep all these cables neat and organized! Last time, the deal … [Link]
Slashdot » New Snowden Leaks Show NSA Attacked Anti-Virus Software
New submitter Patricbranson writes: The NSA, along with its British counterpart Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), spent years reverse-engineering popular computer security software in order to spy on email and other electronic communications, according to the classified documents published by the online news site The Intercept. With various countries' spy agencies trying to make sure computers aren't secure (from their own … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Wars Costume Evolution: The Stormtrooper
A look at the evolution of the iconic Stormtrooper, from its humble debut as a clone trooper up to the new Stormtroopers from The Force Awakens. [Source: Halloweencostumes.com] The post Star Wars Costume Evolution: The Stormtrooper appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Samsung heir apologizes for failing to stop MERS spread
Lee Jae-yong, vice chairman of Samsung electronics and the only son of Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee, publicly apologized Monday for the company's inability to stop the spread of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) in South Korea "Our Samsung Medical Center could not stop the infection and the spread of MERS, causing so much pain and worry for the public. I bow … [Link]
Mashable » Skinny jeans may be bad for your health
LONDON — If you're moving to a new apartment, it might be best to wear something other than your favorite pair of skinny jeans when lifting those boxes. See also: 9 plus-size fashion rules you should break this summer A new study, released on Tuesday, says squatting in the tight jeans for a long time may lead to nerve and muscle … [Link]
Popular Science » This Talking Grill Will Cook You The Perfect Steak
The Lynx SmartGrill is a voice-controlled, Wi-Fi–connected, app-driven stainless-steel cooker that takes your order and executes it with precision. [Link]
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Slashdot » Australia Passes Site-Blocking Legislation
ausrob writes: Cementing their position as Australia's most backwards and dangerous government in recent memory comes this nasty bit of legislation, riddled with holes (which is nothing new for this decrepit Government): "The legislation allows rights holders to go to a Federal Court judge to get overseas websites, or "online locations", blocked that have the "primary purpose" of facilitating copyright … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fallout 4: The Deleted Trailer
Fallout 4 is probably the most wanted game in recent memory, and for this reason, we can expect some silly or extra stuff to drop here and there to keep us excited and interested. In this case, Gameranx shows us the deleted trailer (which is actually not a deleted trailer but more a hilarious commentary about the upcoming and past … [Link]
Mashable » Latest ISIS propaganda video shows horrifying executions
An account associated with the Islamic State released gruesome footage on Tuesday showing the execution of several men. The video was allegedly taken in Iraq's northern Ninawa province. The stylized seven-minute clip depicts graphic scenes of at least 16 men, apparently held prisoner by the group, dying in a series of horrifying scenarios. It's still unclear exactly where and when the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The 30 Best Games of E3 2015
E3 was a spectacle this year, and very few have walked away from E3 2015 not stunned by something. That show had something for everyone. From Sony’s unbelievable game lineup to Microsoft’s amazing new controller and 3D hologram minecraft, this was the most tech-impressive E3 yet. But what games stood above the crowd as the best games of the show. … [Link]
Slashdot » YouTube Algorithm Can Decide Your Channel URL Now Belongs To Someone Else
An anonymous reader writes: In 2005, blogger Matthew Lush registered "Lush" as his account on the then-nascent YouTube service, receiving www.youtube.com/lush as the URL for his channel. He went on to use this address on his marketing materials and merchandise. Now, YouTube has taken the URL and reassigned it to the Lush cosmetics brand. Google states that an algorithm determined … [Link]
Mashable » Pampers shows how smiling babies bring out the best in people
Pampers wants to highlight the way babies can brighten the days of everyone around them. The diaper company's new ad, entitled "Better for Baby" is a two-and-a-half-minute montage of warm smiles, thoughtful gestures and silly faces that babies elicit not only from their own parents but from construction workers, businesspeople and passers-by going about their day. The spot kicks off … [Link]
Mashable » Jimmy Kimmel helps kids serve up epic Father's Day food-shower prank
Well, here's one way to say, "Thanks for giving me life." Jimmy Kimmel, for yet another year, convinced children around the world to prank their dads on Father's Day, this time by spilling breakfast foods on them in the shower. Yum Dads, this is what you get for procreating. Kids, next year try getting a tie. Jimmy Kimmel, you're a … [Link]
Slashdot » Recycling Is Dying
HughPickens.com writes: Aaron C. Davis writes in the Washington Post that recycling, once a profitable business for cities and private employers alike, has become a money-sucking enterprise. Almost every recycling facility in the country is running in the red and recyclers say that more than 2,000 municipalities are paying to dispose of their recyclables instead of the other way around. … [Link]
Mashable » Why your daily schedule just isn't working for you (and how to fix it)
Is your Google Calendar overbooked with tons of microprojects? Does Trello take up hours of your day? Have you made so many lists that you can't even keep them straight anymore? I have no doubt you're setting up your schedule with the best of intentions, but if it feels like your attempts to stay organized aren't paying off, chances are you're … [Link]
Mashable » Pilot makes dramatic emergency landing after two small planes collide
Two small planes collided in the skies over Fort McMurray in Alberta, Canada, on Sunday, but the emergency landing skills of one of the pilots following the crash likely saved his life Footage shows a Cessna 185 crash landing onto a runway while still trailing debris from the initial collision. A man then runs from the aircraft towards emergency responders. … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Attempts To Clarify the Windows 10 For Everyone Rumor
Ammalgam writes: Over the weekend, Microsoft caused a web explosion by seeming to imply that they were going to relax their licensing rules and offer Windows 10 for free to everyone. This caused an uproar of controversy online that Microsoft had to address. The company issued a statement in an attempt to clarify the Windows 10 licensing situation. The language … [Link]
Mashable » Entrepreneurs beware: Persistence (not patience) is a virtue
“Patience is a virtue," the saying goes. But I'm not a patient person, and neither is my husband, yet we've managed to build and sell companies we stuck with even during the bad times. It may be a matter of semantics, but discussions about entrepreneurship often boil down to the difference between patience and persistence. See also: Questions to ask before … [Link]
Mashable » Pride-inspired rainbow train to roll through London
LONDON — First we had a rainbow Routemaster bus, then a rainbow London taxi, and now the hat-trick has been completed as Transport for London unveiled a new rainbow train this week. See also: Revel in every moment of the L.A. Pride Parade with these vibrant photos Everyone's favourite automated rail line, the Docklands Light Railway, has been wrapped in rainbow … [Link]
Mashable » Hate crimes 'routine' for Britain's LGBT community, report warns
LONDON — Hate crimes are a routine and underreported part of life for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Britain, a new report published Tuesday says The report from the University of Leicester's Centre for Hate Studies says that some 35,000 hate crimes towards people in the LGBT communities go unreported every year, motivated by the fears of being outed, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Fight Club' for kids, read by Chuck Palahniuk
I am Jack's exciting new marketing venture aimed at young audiences. Sharing a love for literature with your child is a vital step in creating a lifelong learner. The only problem is, many great books (like, say, Fight Club) aren't exactly kid-friendly. Luckily, some authors are stepping up to change that. See also: 25 must-read books to dive into this … [Link]
Mashable » You’re going to want everything from Target’s newest collaboration
If you weren't able to snag a highly-desired Lilly for Target item, you have the company's newest collection to look forward to On May 20, Target announced its latest collaboration with designer Eddie Borgo. A month later we have a first look at the limited-edition collection, including jewelry, accessories, and wall art, all available for purchase on July 12 at Target.com … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 23 July 2015
Fast Lomb-Scargle Periodograms in Python — a classic method for finding periodicity in irregularly-sampled data. Facebook Bluetooth Beacons — free for you to use and help people see more information about your business whenever they use Facebook during their visit. … [Link]
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Get "Python Beyond The Basics – Object Oriented Programming" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-06-24 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » 360Fly could do for VR what GoPro did for action cameras
“GoPro’s done a good job," 360fly's CEO Peter Adderton told Mashable. "They own the [action camera] space. No one owns the 360-degree video space." Adderton, a serial entrepreneur and extreme sports fanatic, whose previous successes include founding the prepaid wireless network Boost Mobile, which he then sold to Sprint, thinks his company's tennis ball-sized 360fly camera could become the GoPro of … [Link]
Mashable » Auroras light up night skies after 'severe' solar storm
The Northern Lights made a guest appearance over portions of the northern hemisphere not normally treated to its magical colors on Monday night. The brilliant colors of the Aurora Borealis were visible in a large swath of sky, much further south than usual, from late Monday into early Tuesday morning, thanks to an intense solar storm. See also: Aurora Australis returns … [Link]
Mashable » Smart kids explain same-sex marriage in #EqualDreams commercial
In the lofty airspace of the U.S. Supreme Court, solemn black-robed justices are set to make a decision soon about same-sex marriage, perhaps ironing out some complicated and conflicting state-by-state laws. While we wait, let’s break this issue down, kid-style. “Everybody should be allowed to get married,” says an adorable grade-schooler in a newly released video for Esurance. “If you love … [Link]
Mashable » Videos show the Southern Lights dancing in the Australian sky
It's moments like these that humans feel like a mere speck in the universe. An Australian photographer, Rudi Vavra, spent a long, cold night waiting for the Aurora Australis — or Southern Lights — to illuminate the sky on Tuesday morning. His weary eyes were rewarded not long after 5 a.m. local time, when the "impressively bright and very expansive" … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Google's block on revenge porn images a blow to online harassers
Google's decision to block revenge porn images is no censorship slippery slope, but a welcome boost for victims, says Jennifer Golbeck 
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Slashdot » DOJ Vs. Google: How Google Fights On Behalf of Its Users
Lauren Weinstein writes: While some companies have long had a "nod and wink" relationship with law enforcement and other parts of government — willingly turning over user data at mere requests without even attempting to require warrants or subpoenas, it's widely known that Google has long pushed back — sometimes though multiple layers of courts and legal processes — against … [Link]
Mashable » Aurora Australis returns to southern skies for a spectacular encore
It's show time — again Just three months after Australians were given a spectacular light show by Aurora Australis, it's happened again. On Tuesday morning, people were treated to a show of nature normally reserved for those much further south. Off the coasts of Australia — from Perth to Sydney — the Southern Lights could be seen at daybreak, while … [Link]
Mashable » Sydney startup Divvy is coming to solve your parking troubles
Sydney is a city where an entirely un-special parking spot can sell for A$120,000, so there's clearly a lot of room for a clever startup to come and shake things up. Divvy is hoping it's that startup. While it began with a similar peer-to-peer model to Airbnb — connecting people who have a spare car space and would like to earn … [Link]
Mashable » Walmart to stop selling Confederate flag merchandise
In the midst of the political winds swirling around the Charleston shooting and the Confederate flag in South Carolina, mega-chain Walmart has announced it will cease selling Confederate flag merchandise See also: South Carolina governor: It's time to move the Confederate flag Walmart made the statement in response to an inquiry by CNN, who put the question of Confederate flag merchandise … [Link]
Mashable » 'Rewilding' takes formerly incarcerated men on the road trip of a lifetime
The transformative power of travel is being put to the test in a new web series. "Rewilding" is the brain child of Jesse Spiegel, self-described adventurer and entrepreneur, and filmmaker Doug Metzger. In the series, they'll take formerly incarcerated young men on journeys they hope will change their lives for the better. See also: Trips Abroad for Low-Income Students Show the … [Link]
Mashable » Robots could one day give factory workers super strength
Super strength has long been a dream limited to comic books and sci-fi movies. But a robotic exoskeleton designed to help factory workers lift heavy equipment is getting closer to completion, and could make super strength an ordinary part of factory life. Robo-Mate, the company behind the exoskeleton, showed off a working prototype for the first time last week. The company … [Link]
Slashdot » Knowing C++ Beyond a Beginner Level
Nerval's Lobster writes: C++ is not an easy language to master, but many people are able to work in it just fine without being a 'guru' or anything along those lines. That being said, what separates C++ beginners from those with 'intermediate' skills, or even masters? According to this Dice article, it comes down to knowledge of several things, including … [Link]
Mashable » A law firm, not a scorned lover, used power tools to cut possessions in half
UPDATE: Tuesday, June 23, 4:46 a.m. ET: Deutsche Anwaltauskunft provided a statement to Mashable, apologising for the prank It was a scorned lover tale like no other A recently uploaded video showed a German man cutting the possessions he owned with his wife in half — as a divorce gift. Although conscious — or unconscious — couplings often contain juicy details, … [Link]
Mashable » 21 Instagram photos that capture common objects as works of art
Last week, we challenged you to combine everyday objects with doodles to create unique works of art. This theme was inspired by Christoph Niemann, a world renowned artist who specializes in mixed media illustration. "It was a lot of fun to look at all those different submissions," said Niemann, who hosted our challenge. "I've always found that setting tight rules makes … [Link]
Mashable » 30 summer songs to celebrate the best time of year
With Sunday's summer solstice in the books, summer is officially upon us. See also: 15 ways to enjoy the summer even while you're stuck at work To start your summer off on the right note, we compiled this Music Monday playlist full of some of our favorite upbeat summer songs. Press play and enjoy the good vibes Don't see your favorite … [Link]
Mashable » Indian artist highlights massive pothole with a life-sized crocodile
People are thinking of some pretty creative ways to bring attention to their pothole problems. Baadal Nanjundaswamy, a visual artist from Bangalore, India, decided to use a fake life-sized crocodile on Thursday in order to bring attention to a 12-foot long water-logged pothole, The Indian Express reported. The pothole had been giving commuters troubles for approximately a month, after a drinking … [Link]
Mashable » News host completely misses target, throws ax into innocent drummer
No, this isn't a deleted scene from Whiplash. A Fox News host clearly missed the mark when he tried to throw an ax at a bullseye only a dozen feet away. The ax sailed over the target and flew right into a drumline member's arm. See also: You'll never see more struggle than this reporter's 35 minute beer mile It's … [Link]
Slashdot » Color Movie Made of Pluto-Charon System
VernonNemitz writes: Today NASA released a color movie of Pluto and its largest moon Charon, as the New Horizons probe approaches its July 2015 rendezvous date. "It's exciting to see Pluto and Charon in motion and in color," said New Horizons principal examiner Alan Stern of the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) at Boulder, Colorado. "Even at this low resolution, we … [Link]
Mashable » 3 Aussie entrepreneurs on how they're mixing technology and fashion
You might not think fashion and the hoodie-dominated world of technology would mix. Technology is often focused on efficiency, while fashion is about self-expression and exuberance. A number of Australian entrepreneurs are working on bringing fashion, beauty and technology together, from helping women customise shoes online they actually want to wear, to streamlining the process of booking salon appointments with a … [Link]
Slashdot » The US Navy's Warfare Systems Command Just Paid Millions To Stay On Windows XP
itwbennett writes: The Navy relies on a number of legacy applications and programs that are reliant on legacy Windows products,' said Steven Davis, a spokesman for the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command in San Diego. And that reliance on obsolete technology is costing taxpayers a pretty penny. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, which runs the Navy's communications … [Link]
Mashable » Ducklings saved from a storm drain bring joy to this cruel world
After hearing a mom duck cry for her babies who fell down a storm drain, two local heroes grabbed fishing nets to save the ducklings from their peril before a storm came The freed ducklings joyfully waddled straight back to their mom to find suitable shelter for their family reunion. Jimmy Kimmel helps kids serve up epic Father's Day food-shower … [Link]
Mashable » Cassini sees 3 beautiful crescent moons from Saturn
Sure, you've seen a crescent moon from Earth, but I bet you've never seen three. NASA's Cassini spacecraft captured not just one but three crescent moons in a single photo. Saturn's moons Titan, Mimas and Rhea all make an appearance in the new image released by NASA Monday Although each of the three moons looks like a crescent from Cassini's perspective, … [Link]
Mashable » Disney princesses + velociraptors = heaven
Dinosaurs and Disney princesses: pretty much the most epic pairing ever. After all, dinosaurs are fascinating and princesses are enchanting. It only makes sense to combine the two. That's what China-based illustrator Laura Cooper did, anyway Cooper created a series of Jurassic World-inspired illustrations featuring velociraptors dressed as classic Disney princesses See also: Woman gets a magical makeover as seven Disney … [Link]
Mashable » USA beats Colombia to advance in Women's World Cup: 3 things we learned
And so they advance. The U.S. beat Colombia in the Women's World Cup round-of-16 on Monday night to move on the tournament's quarterfinals It wasn't a convincing win, though, and the same malaise that has plagued the USA so far was still visibly present. The U.S. next takes on China this Friday. But first, read on for three things we learned … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Making Donations Count
An anonymous reader writes: As a recent college graduate I now have a job and enough money to actually buy things and donate to causes. Up until now I really haven't been paying attention to which groups are best to donate and which are scams. For example, Goodwill seems like a great organization until you dig deeper and discover they … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited completely revamps how authors get paid
The world of indie publishing is set to undergo yet another tectonic shift, initiated by the world's biggest publisher: Amazon In a message posted to its website last week, the company announced plans to dramatically change the way it pays authors enrolled in its Kindle Unlimited program, the Netflix-like service that allows readers to pay a flat fee ($10) to borrow … [Link]
Mashable » 'Titanic' composer James Horner unaccounted for after plane crash
10 P.M. PT UPDATE: Ron Howard, who collaborated with Horner on several films, tweeted this reaction late Monday night. It was not immediately clear whether Howard had any inside information on whether Horner was killed in the crash, and renewed outreach to fire officials in Santa Barbara were not immediately returned. Brilliant Composer James Horner, friend & collaborator on 7 movies … [Link]
Mashable » Woman's knowledge of app icons helps her win major cash on Fox's 'Boom!'
Take note: All that time you spend looking at your phone may not be a waste On the premiere episode of Boom!, a new Fox game show debuting Thursday, a woman is put to the test when asked trivia about app icons. If she correctly identifies the six apps that use a single letter as their icon, her team wins … [Link]
Mashable » Mixed reactions to South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's Confederate flag announcement
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, flanked by other political leaders, announced on Monday that she will ask the state legislature to remove the Confederate flag from the state capitol in the wake of last week's deadly Charleston church shooting. See also: Not just South Carolina: Leaders across U.S. call for removal of Confederate monuments July 4th is just around the corner. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 10 Twisted Vault Experiments You Can Try In ‘Fallout Shelter’
Fallout Shelter has really been keeping people busy while waiting for Fallout 4. And who can blame them? Who doesn’t like some cruel human torture based on sociology experiments? That is basic fun for all! And that is just what Fallout Shelter is as well (if you want it to be). The more people who have played this game, the … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung attaches screen to semi-truck to show the road ahead
Getting stuck behind a slow, smelly semi-truck is no fun, but big vehicles are often too hard to pass on a narrow two-lane road. But Samsung just came up with a very clever solution to this problem. The Argentinian arm of the South Korean tech giant is showing off what it calls a Safety Truck, a semi truck with a wireless … [Link]
Mashable » Want the $35,000 Tesla Model 3? You'll have to wait until 2018
Elon Musk's dream of having everyone zip around in affordable electric cars has been delayed. The Tesla Model 3 was expected to be unveiled as early as March 2016 and get a late 2017 launch date, but now it looks like it won't start production until 2018, according to documents obtained by electric-car news site Inside EVs. See also: Speed demon: … [Link]
Popular Science » Scientists Are Studying Subway Germs To Keep Us Healthier
Just as we talk and fight amongst ourselves, so do our microbes. “Your dirty bag hit my leg,” snarled a manspreader as I squeezed into an adjoining seat on the NYC subway… [Link]
Mashable » What you need to know about Australia's new site-blocking law
In bad news for Aussie pirates, the government's site blocking bill became law Monday after a marathon hearing in the senate. Despite the best efforts of two senators, Greens Sen. Scott Ludlam and Liberal Democrats Sen. David Leyonhjelm, the Copyright Amendment (Online Infringement) Bill passed after the Labor and Liberal Parties joined forces to support the law. See also: Here's why … [Link]
Slashdot » Louisiana Governor Vetoes License Plate Reader Bill, Citing Privacy Concerns
An anonymous reader writes: Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has vetoed a plan to acquire license plate reading cameras in the state. Law enforcement agencies nationwide use such cameras to scan cars and compare them to a "hot list" of stolen or wanted vehicles. That data is kept for weeks, or even years In some cases. Jindal wrote in a signing … [Link]
Mashable » Andy Samberg and Kit Harrington grunt a lot in '7 Days in Hell' trailer
7 Days in Hell pits Andy Samberg and Kit Harrington against each other in a bizarre, excruciating week-long tennis match. Samberg stars as tennis' resident bad boy and adopted brother of the Williams sisters, while a clean-shaven Harrington plays his dim-witted rival Fred Armisen, David Copperfield, Lena Dunham, Chris Evert, Will Forte, Karen Gillan, Filip Hammar, Jim Lampley, Howie Mandel, … [Link]
Mashable » Diddy arrested for allegedly attacking UCLA football coach
UPDATE: Tuesday, June 23, 2:39 a.m.: ESPN reported Sean "Diddy" Combs has been released from Los Angeles County jail on $50,000 bail at 10:02 p.m. on Monday night. He was charged with three counts of assault with a deadly weapon, one count of making terrorist threats and one count of battery. He will face court on July 13. It apparently, in … [Link]
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