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.
Slashdot » Facebook Developing Radio Wave Mesh To Connect Offline Areas
An anonymous reader writes: As part of its wider Internet.org initiative to deliver connectivity to poor and rural communities, Facebook is actively developing a new network technology which uses millimetre wave bands to transmit data. Facebook engineer Sanjai Kohli filed two patents which outlined a 'next generation' data system, which would make use of millimetre wave technology deployed as mesh … [Link]
Popular Science » How To Build Or Buy An Oculus Rift-Ready PC
via Oculus The Oculus Rift virtual reality headset will start to ship in March, but you won't be able to use it if you don't have a relatively powerful computer. If you've already pre-ordered one for $599, and haven't gotten the memo, or are interested in buying one and want to know how much the computer required would cost, this … [Link]
Mashable » Joe Jonas loves pizza, so he dyed his hair the color of marinara sauce
You may have celebrated National Pizza Day by chomping down on a sliceJoe Jonas laughs at amateurs like you. The DNCE frontman unveiled bright-red hair today — you know, the color of tomatoes or maybe over-processed pepperoni. Look out for "Pizza by the Lake" as a follow-up to the DNCE hit, "Cake by the Ocean." See also: Joe Jonas on having … [Link]
Mashable » Cricketer's wandering hands caught on camera during national anthem
What goes through your mind when singing the national anthem? If all you can think about is touching someone's butt, then you may have something in common with Australian cricketer, Usman Khawaja. The batsman was caught on camera being rather close with rookie bowler Adam Zampa, who got a bit of a touch-up as they were singing the Australian national … [Link]
Popular Science » Hacker Calls FBI's I.T. Department, Gains Access To Network
Adolphe Bitard, via Wikimedia Commons Early Telephone Set Illustration On Sunday, a hacker threatened to dump the contact information of thousands of FBI and Department of Homeland Security employees online. Then on Monday, the hacker made good on said threat and released the information, first from the DHS, then from the FBI. The hacker who released the information claimed to … [Link]
Mashable » Feds sue Ferguson over misuse of law enforcement, rights violations
The federal government sued the city of Ferguson on Wednesday, one day after the city council voted to revise an agreement aimed at improving the way police and courts treat poor people and minorities in the St. Louis suburb. The civil-rights lawsuit filed by the Justice Department alleged that Ferguson routinely violated residents' rights and misused law enforcement to generate revenue … [Link]
Mashable » Milo Ventimiglia returning for Netflix's 'Gilmore Girls'
Jess is officially coming back to Stars Hollow Netflix has finally confirmed some more key castings for their upcoming four-part Gilmore Girls revival series and while we already had a hint or two about most of them, Milo Ventimiglia had been added to the list of the returning See also: Here's everyone who's coming back for the 'Gilmore Girls' revival That's … [Link]
Slashdot » LibreOffice 5.1 Officially Released
prisoninmate writes: After being in development for the last three months or so, LibreOffice 5.1 comes today to a desktop environment near you with some of the most attractive features you've ever seen in an open-source office suite software product, no matter the operating system used. The release highlights of LibreOffice 5.1 include a redesigned user interface for improved ease … [Link]
Mashable » Aussie emoji keyboard lets you send Vegemite to your mates over the phone
If what you're trying to convey is best said with a lamington, then there's a new emoji keyboard here to help you out. It's called the Aussie Emoji Keyboard, and it features more than 40 Australian-themed emojis including Vegemite, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Uluru and nearly every common Australian phrase under the sun. See also: App that invests spare change on … [Link]
Mashable » Guy makes a slick commercial to sell his used Nissan Altima
This is not your typical Craigslist car ad. Rob Comeau, a film maker from Newmarket, Ontario, has tried to sell his 2010 Nissan Altima on Craigslist and Kijiji for over a year with no serious offers See also: Now This Is How You Sell a Used Car To change his luck, Rob enlisted his friend, Chris Hau (who also happened to … [Link]
Popular Science » Scientists Create Artificial Tissues With A Cotton Candy Machine
Joe Howell / Vanderbilt via Vanderbilt News Cotton candy artificial tissue A research assistant creates artificial tissues using a commercial cotton candy machine. What do cotton candy and artificial tissues have in common? They are both made of layers of thin, fibrous material. And now they can both be made with a $40 cotton candy machine, according to Vanderbilt News … [Link]
Popular Science » Google Patents Delivery Trucks That Drive Themselves
United States Patent and Trademark Office Google Driverless Delivery Truck Patent Detail We were so busy looking at the sky, we forgot to notice the changes happening on the ground. As automation improves, and as sensors get better and people get more comfortable trusting the autonomy of machines, the biggest change to delivery may not be flying unmanned robots, it … [Link]
Popular Science » Why The Paris Climate Agreement Can't Save The Planet
Yann Caradec/Flickr/CC-By-2.0 Eiffel Tower during the COP 21 Paris Climate Talks During the December 5-12, 2015 international climate summit in Paris, the Eiffel Tower was lit-up to represent the energy created by the physical activity thousands of crowd-sourced volunteers around the world. Their energy output was measured via an app, a project known as "HUMAN ENERGY." In the immediate aftermath … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Whole Zika genome recovered from brain of baby with microcephaly
The results of an autopsy offer compelling evidence of a link between the virus and the birth defects
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Mashable » 9 years after promising hope, Obama laments the change we never got
President Obama returned to where it all began, but this time his message wasn't one filled with hope Speaking in Springfield, Illinois, in 2007, Obama launched his presidential bid with a powerful message of change: "I know I haven't spent a lot of time learning the ways of Washington. But I've been there long enough to know that the ways of … [Link]
Popular Science » This Mario Kart And Star Wars Trailer Mash-up Is The Game We're All Looking For
Star Kart Mario Kart Meets Star Wars Mario and his buddies found a few X-Wings and TIE fighters to race in. Awesomeness ensues. Few games are more fun than Mario Kart, the Nintendo item-filled cart racer. And few franchises capture our imagination about space travel like Star Wars does. Now we don't have to enjoy one without the other. YouTube … [Link]
Slashdot » FAA Eases Drone Restrictions Around Washington, DC
An anonymous reader writes with a link to Robotics Trends, which reports that: After doubling the radius of the "no-drone zone" from 15 miles to 30 miles outside of Washington, D.C. in 2015, the FAA announced drones can now fly in the "outer ring" of the Special Flight Rules Area. This means drones can operate between a 15- to 30-mile … [Link]
Mashable » When the zombies rise, Amazon Web Services will be ready
How do you generate interest in one of the most boring sectors of tech? Add zombies, of … [Link]
Slashdot » First Steps Towards Network Transparency For Wayland
munwin99 writes: For the longest time, when bringing up Wayland a recurring question was 'what about network transparency?!' Well, Samsung's Derek Foreman has today published the set of Wayland patches for providing Wayland network transparency by pushing the Wayland protocol over TCP/IP. 
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Mashable » Mark Zuckerberg says investor's comments about Facebook 'colonialism' in India are 'upsetting'
Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday publicly addressed comments from Facebook board member Marc Andreessen over the company's efforts to bring expand its Internet.org efforts in India. The Facebook CEO distanced himself and the company from Andreessen's comments, which included sympathetic references to colonialism — a highly fraught subject in India due to the history of British rule and the country's subsequent struggle for … [Link]
Slashdot » AWS Terms of Service Offer a Break If Zombie Apocalypse Occurs
v3rgEz writes: Running at over 50 sections and hundreds of subsections, Amazon AWS's terms of service are somewhat exhaustive, but there's one paragraph that might catch your eye. As of yesterday's update, Amazon has added a section that nullifies restrictions on the use of their Lumberyard game platform in the event of a zombie outbreak. Pre-apocalypse, the terms of service … [Link]
Popular Science » Self-Taught Typists Type Just As Fast
Screenshot by author, from YouTube Typing Hands A new study from the user interfaces group at Finland’s Aalto University shows that, when it comes to typing, it’s not the number of fingers used that determines speed, but how they’re used. Doctoral candidate Anna Feit, together with Dr. Daryl Weir, put motion-capture dots on peoples' finger joints and had them type … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch Lightning Strike The Earth Through The Space Station’s Window
British astronaut Tim Peake, currently aboard the International Space Station, has been posting some stunning short videos on Instagram and Twitter showing his view of the Earth some 250 miles below. As he notes in the Instagram post below, it's amazing to watch lightning and the aurora illuminate the thin bubble of atmosphere around our planet. Response to Peake's photos … [Link]
Mashable » Little kids give sage wisdom on asking someone out
You got someone's number, but now you don't know whether to call or text them. You need advice and you're running out of options. Luckily, the latest entry in the "Kids On" series is here to answer this question, by consulting with the offbeat wisdom that only kids can provide. There's still some debate on whether texting or calling is … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google People API Lets Devs Poke Through Users' Contacts
Google today announced the People API, a single API it hopes will eventually be able to replace both the existing Google+ API and Google Contacts API. The People API will allow developers to snag connection data from authenticated Google users with a single call, rather than multiple calls — and that's good news for everyone.
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Mashable » Husband learns wife is pregnant from her Fitbit data
When Reddit user David Trinidad looked at his wife's Fitbit data and noticed her heart rate was well above normal, he posted his concerns on the popular message-board site "I'm not sure if something is wrong with the sensor," he wrote, adding that she logged 10 hours of activity in Fitbit's "fat burning zone" without increasing her activity level. "Is there … [Link]
Mashable » A man with a boot on his head got more primary votes than Jim Gilmore in New Hampshire
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Meet Vermin Supreme. The Gandalf-esque staple of the New Hampshire political scene sports a long grey beard, a half dozen wild neckties and a leopard print cape He also just placed fourth in the New Hampshire Democratic primary Supreme, who carried a 3-foot-tall toothbrush with him as he canvassed the state, managed to pull in 260 votes from … [Link]
Mashable » 11 Kanye West tweets that make perfect out-of-office replies
Kanye West's tweetstorms are notoriously prescient and insightful. And I'm not just talking about his Wiz Khalifa rant last month. That's why they also make ideal out-of-office replies: They're vague enough to avoid specific questions, but mysterious enough to impress your coworkers See also: A detailed history of Kanye West and Wiz Khalifa's beef So next time you're about to head … [Link]
Mashable » Dismal Twitter user numbers explain its recent desperation
Meet the incredible shrinking Twitter. Twitter revealed on Wednesday that it failed to grow its monthly active user count at all in the final three months of 2015. It had 320 million monthly users on average through the quarter, exactly the same as it had in the previous quarter, according to its latest earnings report. To make matters worse: if … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla will unveil the Model 3 on March 31, begin deliveries end of 2017
Tesla Motors' earnings weren’t spectacular, but it set a solid date for unveiling the Model 3: March 31st. However, we likely won't see all of it — maybe as little as the exterior design. And there's good reason for that. By Elon Musk's estimation, Model 3 deliveries won't begin until the end of 2017. See also: Faraday Future's 1,000-horsepower concept car … [Link]
Slashdot » Dell Packs Xeon and Quadro GPU In 4lb Laptop
MojoKid writes: To look at the Dell Precision 15 5510, you wouldn't know that it sits in the middle of Dell's workstation lineup. The laptop is thinner and sleeker than you might expect a workstation-class laptop to be and the premium carbon fiber palm rest gives the system a decidedly high-end vibe. Not to mention, like the XPS 15, Dell … [Link]
Mashable » North Carolina reveals results of welfare applicant drug tests
North Carolina revealed early results on Tuesday from a round of drug tests given to those applying for or living with the help of welfare. From the 7,600 recipients and applicants given an initial screening, social workers referred only 2% for drug testing. That amounted to 89 people. Of those 89, 21 people tested positive for drugs, representing less than 0.3% … [Link]
Mashable » Lana del Rey's 'Freak' video was inspired by an acid trip at a Taylor Swift show
There were times when attendees of Taylor Swift's 1989 World Tour probably felt they were on hallucinogens, like when Lisa Kudrow sang "Smelly Cat." Or, if you're Josh Tillman, also known as Father John Misty, you are actually on acid At the premiere of Lana del Rey's new video for "Freak" at the Wiltern in Los Angeles, Lana del Rey said … [Link]
Mashable » Rescued baby squirrel becomes BFFs with Polish man
A resident of Szczecin, Poland, recalls how he came to befriend and keep a pet squirrel. Speaking to Poland's TVN, Tadeusz Lubiarz said that while walking his dogs one day he felt something fall. Fearing the tiny squirrel the size of a "shoelace" would not survive, Lubiarz nursed him back to health, feeding him goat milk through a pipette. [Additional reporting … [Link]
Slashdot » Carly Is Out
MouseTheLuckyDog writes: I don't like stories that are not nerd oriented, but given Carly Fiorina's disastrous time as HP's CEO, the second only to Stephen Elop's tenure at Nokia, I think it is appropriate to announce that as of now Carly Fiorina is out of the Presidential race. Read more of this story at Slashdot. [Link]
Popular Science » This Device Reads Your Mind Through Your Veins
University of Melbourne Stentrode The "stentrode" is the size of a matchstick. In recent years, scientists have been developing new and creative ways to put electronics in the brain. These devices are useful for paralyzed patients to control prosthetic limbs with their minds, to help locked-in patients communicate with the outside world, or to help researchers better predict seizures in … [Link]
Slashdot » Trane Takes 2 Years To Remove Hard-Coded Root Passwords From IoT Thermostat
An anonymous reader writes: It took 22 months for Trane to patch three security bugs in its ComfortLink II XL950 smart Wi-Fi thermostat product, the ComfortLink II XL950, a modern IoT device along the lines of Google Nest, which offers a simple way to manage your apartment's or building's internal temperature. Researchers contacted Trane about their three issues in April … [Link]
Mashable » Minimally cute character designs infiltrate Instagram
Look at these cute lil' tiny guys. This illustrated series, dubbed #AddYourCharacter, began May 1 last year, from the minds at Deep Blue Creative House in Hamburg, Germany. It takes a number of figures from pop culture or everyday life and presents them in a neat, minimalist fashion It sprouted from a publicity project showcasing each letter of their namesake in … [Link]
Mashable » Adele is doing a one-night-only show in LA this Friday
Adele has announced a one-night-only show at Los Angeles' The Wiltern this Friday, three days before she takes the stage at the 58th Annual Grammys Tickets are available to "area fans registered to Adele.com." See also: There's a simple reason why you can never get Adele tickets You can expect tickets to go pretty quickly: The Wiltern hold a modest 1,850 … [Link]
Mashable » The Chinese's Theatre next big premiere: YouTuber Lilly Singh's doc
Editors note: Part of a series featuring each new original show or movie debuting on YouTube Red. The subscription streaming service's first slate of originals launched Wednesday. LOS ANGELES — The Chinese Theatre has long been the place to host the biggest Hollywood premieres, from from Cecil B. DeMille's The King of Kings in 1927 to George Lucas' first Star Wars … [Link]
Mashable » Bernie Sanders raised $5.2 million since the polls closed in New Hampshire
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Bernie Sanders's presidential campaign notched a big win in New Hampshire on Tuesday, and on Wednesday night it had a different kind of victory. Between the time polls closed here in New Hampshire on Tuesday and mid-afternoon Wednesday, his campaign brought in $5.2 million. See also: Bern, baby, Bern: Sanders wins New Hampshire The average donation was $34, … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West needs a snooze button for human contact
Kanye West, unfortunately, is not logging off after torpedoing his remaining public goodwill with a tweet defending Bill Cosby. As Yeezy season three approaches, he's been tweeting up a storm. He has interspersed inflammatory tweets with studio shots from his apparently unfinished and untitled album, looks from his upcoming fashion show, performance art pieces and hype for his album premiere on … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Walking Dead': See the ultra-tense first four minutes of Sunday's midseason premiere
When last we saw Rick and company on AMC's The Walking Dead, their lives were pretty much in shambles. Onetime haven Alexandria had been overrun with the shuffling deceased; Deanna was facing certain death at the hands of a horde of walkers; the Wolf that Morgan had been protecting all season ended up escaping and kidnapping Denise to boot, proving Morgan's … [Link]
Mashable » Daniel Radcliffe to star in survival drama 'Jungle'
Daniel Radcliffe is heading to the jungle, although it's not under entirely unfamiliar circumstances. According to Arclight Films, Yossi Ghinsberg was "a young adventurer…with two friends and a guide in what turned out to be a dangerous and deadly expedition." Sound familiar? See also: Daniel Radcliffe plays a farting corpse in his new film, and it's completely dividing people In Arclight's … [Link]
Mashable » Artist created crazy, creepy images by drawing faces on the backs of her friends
For one artist, eyes drawn on people's backs are the window to the soul. Artist AnaHell created a project titled Secret Friends, which depicts strange characters in ordinary situations. AnaHell has people bend over as she draws faces on their backs. She dresses their bodies to look like they're standing upright, thereby creating the creatures that she calls her 'Secret Friends'. … [Link]
Slashdot » Women Get Pull Requests Accepted More (Except When You Know They're Women)
An anonymous reader writes: In the largest study of gender bias [in programming] to date, researchers found that women tend to have their pull requests accepted at a higher rate than men, across a variety of programming languages. This, despite the finding that their pull requests are larger and less likely to serve an immediate project need. At the same … [Link]
Mashable » Jack Dorsey didn’t technically lie about Twitter’s timeline change
Betrayal! That's what some Twitter users felt on Wednesday when the company rolled out its long-rumored timeline changes, just days after CEO Jack Dorsey attempted to calm user concerns See also: Twitter's new timeline is here, and it's all about the algorithm But as we noted on Saturday, Dorsey's public tweets, designed to calm user angst and tamp down the trending … [Link]
Popular Science » NASA Just Released Even More Awesome Interplanetary Travel Posters
Yesterday we posted about three awesome new posters commissioned by NASA. Well, it turns out the agency had more up its sleeves. The gallery above contains the whole collection, including a few exoplanet posters that were released last year. The universe is full of interesting places to travel! Now all we have to do is figure out how to get … [Link]
Popular Science » 'Summon' Feature Lets Tesla Vehicles Park Themselves With No Driver In The Seat
Kristen Hall-Geisler Tesla Model S P85D Last fall, Tesla Version 7.0 was sent over the air to Tesla Model S computers as they were sleeping snug in their garages. When the cars woke up, they had Autopilot features that assisted their humans with highway driving, particularly lane keeping, lane changing, and active cruise control features. Version 7.0 had the ability … [Link]
Mashable » We tried a drink that claims to prevent Asian alcohol redness
Video: Kayvan Ghavin, Victoria Ho SINGAPORE — Alcohol flush, sometimes referred to as "Asian glow," can be so embarrassing for sufferers. Just a couple of sips of alcohol and people take one look at your bright red face and start asking if you're okay, if you need to take a break, if you're already drunk. Scientists say the condition is … [Link]
Mashable » Carly Fiorina ends 2016 presidential campaign
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Carly Fiorina is suspending her bid for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination. Fiorina's withdrawal from the 2016 presidential race comes after disappointing finishes in the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary. See also: Heroic woman will not let Carly Fiorina interrupt her breakfast "I've said throughout this campaign that I will not sit down and be quiet. I'm … [Link]
Mashable » New 'Broad City' trailer brings Abbi, Ilana and dog hoodies back into your life
Your TV BFFs are back Abbi and Ilana are back to stir up mayhem in a brand new trailer for Broad City. The show's third season promises to truly be as outlandish as the first two, stacked with weird jokes and even weirder accessories (dog hoodies, anyone?) See also: 'Broad City' stars team up with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler … [Link]
Popular Science » EXCLUSIVE: Nerf’s Newest And Most Powerful Bow Is Specifically For Girls
Hasbro, Inc. The Nerf Rebelle Platinum bow, which will hit shelves in the fall of this year. This week Nerf is announcing a behemoth addition to one of its iconic series: a bow measuring 4 feet in height, with totally redesigned, 24-inch composite arrows that can fire up to 100 feet, and aims truer with the first adjustable sight for … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Snoop Dogg teach Burger King employees to make hot dogs
Burger King will soon be dropping hot dogs like they're hot, so naturally they consulted dog and heat expert, Snoop Dogg The fine dining chain has brought on the rapper and marijuana mogul to star in training videos to help employees master the new menu, according to the Associated Press See also: Snoop Dogg lives in a cool world where 'Game … [Link]
Slashdot » Twitter's Timeline Option Puts Important Tweets Up Top
Twitter is doing its best to make sure you see the best content in your timeline (at least thats what its hoping its doing with today's announcement of a new timeline option). The new feature drops what Twitter determines are the best tweets at the top of a user's timeline. For now, this feature is optional, so users can opt-in … [Link]
Mashable » Campaign against Paris love locks will make a statement on Valentine's Day
The war over a symbol of love in Paris will be renewed this Valentine's Day. On one side, couples in love with love are attaching padlocks to a bridge in Paris as a symbol of their devotion to each other. On the other, Parisians who say the locks threaten the beauty and safety of the city's bridges are working to … [Link]
Mashable » Eagles members will pay tribute to Glenn Frey with Jackson Browne at the Grammys
Eagles members Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit will reunite with co-founder Bernie Leadon and singer-songwriter Jackson Browne for a Grammys tribute honoring Glenn Frey, who died on Jan. 18 at age 67. Frey, one of the founding members of the Eagles, won six Grammys over his decades-long career. In a statement on Wednesday, the Recording Academy announced that the group will perform a … [Link]
Mashable » Asia McClain of 'Serial' reveals why she's choosing now to speak out
As fans of the podcast Serial know, one of the key pieces of testimony that could point to Adnan Syed's innocence in the 1999 murder of ex-girlfriend Hai Min Lee is that of Asia McClain, a former classmate who says she saw Syed in the library on the day Lee was strangled and left in a Baltimore park Mclain, who now … [Link]
Mashable » Hank Green, a not-so-secret wizard, predicted eighth Harry Potter book — 8 years ago
Divination may have been Harry Potter's least favorite class, but it looks like at least one of his fans has the gift of the inner eye. Potter fan and YouTube legend Hank Green rocketed to fame in 2007 with his pre-final book song "Accio Deathly Hallows." Though the video was released in the days leading up to Deathly Hallows' publication, it … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » GitHub Enterprise 2.5 is Now Available
GitHub is excited to announce the release of GitHub Enterprise 2.5. With this release, we’re introducing features and updates that will help development teams build software at scale with a focus on scalability, security, and management of GitHub Enterprise for development teams of any size.
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Mashable » Nearly 3,000 climate scientists condemn Australia's dramatic research cuts
The news that Australia’s federal science agency plans to cut as many as 350 climate science research jobs is being met with worldwide condemnation from the climate science community. The cuts, which are planned for the country's Commonwealth Science and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), are based on the organization's new director's reasoning that climate change is proven and needs fewer … [Link]
Slashdot » World's Largest Solar Power Plant To Supply Enough Energy For 1.1 Million People
Lucas123 writes: The world's largest solar power plant is now live and will eventually provide 1.1 million people in Morocco with power and cut carbon emissions by 760,000 tons a year. Phase 1 of the Noor concentrated solar power (CSP) plant went live last week, providing 140 megawatts (MW) of power to Morocco. Phases 2 and 3 will be completed … [Link]
Slashdot » NHTSA Gives Green Light To Self-Driving Cars
New submitter tyme writes: Reuters reports that the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) told Google that it would recognize the artificial intelligence in a self-driving car as the "driver" (rather than any of the occupants). The letter also says that NHTSA will write safety rules for self-driving cars in the next six months, paving the way for deployment … [Link]
Slashdot » Federal Bill Could Override State-Level Encryption Bans
An anonymous reader writes: A new bill has been proposed in Congress today by Representatives Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) and Blake Farenthold (R-Tex.) which looks to put a stop to any pending state-level legislation that could result in misguided encryption measures. The Ensuring National Constitutional Rights of Your Private Telecommunications Act of 2016 comes as a response to state-level encryption bills … [Link]
Slashdot » Chinese Tech Group Offers To Buy Opera; Board Endorses
jones_supa writes: There's been plenty of speculation around the future of web browser maker Opera, and now that looks like it will soon be resolved. Today the Norway-headquartered company confirmed that it has received a $1.2 billion acquisition offer from a group fronted by Chinese consumer tech companies Kunlun Tech and Qihoo 360. The deal is for 100% of the … [Link]
Slashdot » Why Stack Overflow Doesn't Care About Ad Blockers
Press2ToContinue writes: Forging a bold step in the right direction, Stack Overflow announced today that they don't care if you use an ad blocker when you visit their site. "The truth is: we don't care if our users use ad blockers on Stack Overflow. More accurately: we hope that they won't, but we understand that some people just don't like … [Link]
Slashdot » North Korea's Satellite Tumbling In Orbit
schwit1 writes: U.S. Defense officials stated Tuesday that the satellite that North Korea launched on Sunday is now tumbling in orbit and is useless. Do not take comfort from this failure. North Korea has demonstrated that it can put payloads in orbit. From this achievement it is a very short leap to aiming those payloads to impact any continent on … [Link]
Slashdot » Most IT Pros Have Seen Embarrassing Information About Their Colleagues
An anonymous reader writes: Often working in isolation, IT teams are still considered to be supporting players in many workplaces, yet the responsibility being placed on them is huge. In the event of a cyber attack, network outage or other major issue, they will typically drop everything to fix the problem at hand. Almost all the respondents (95%) to a … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter's new timeline: Waiting is the hardest part
There wasn't a big switch. Twitter's new timeline didn't just appear after it was announced on Wednesday the site would officially get a "Show Me Best Tweets First" design based on relevancy, rather than chronology Worse yet, the news arrived without a single image showing how to turn on (or off) the feature in settings, or how the new Tweet order … [Link]
Mashable » 'Zoolander 2': This movie is as out of touch as its characters
Zoolander 2 is really, really ridiculously … unnecessary The sequel to the beloved 2001 film has its fair share of laugh out loud moments, but it's an overall bizarre experience that leans too hard on its core campiness. Why couldn't they just let original live on in anomalous cult stardom? Though Ben Stiller (who also directed and co-wrote) and Owen Wilson … [Link]
Mashable » This spinning taco is the perfect way to waste time today
There is one place on the Internet for people who love tacos and wasting time. TacoSpin.com doesn't try to dazzle you with fancy names or lots of stuff to click through on its website. It gives you exactly what you ask for: a spinning taco. That's it. See also: University of Kentucky is offering a class on tacos However, it delivers … [Link]
Mashable » Female suicide bombers kill more than 60 in Nigerian refugee camp
Health and rescue officials say two female suicide bombers blew themselves up in the middle of a northeast Nigerian refugee camp, killing at least 60 people. They say a further 78 people are being treated for wounds in the twin explosions Tuesday morning in a camp of some 50,000 people driven from their homes by the Boko Haram Islamic uprising. Reports … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber covers GQ, avoids the word 'sorry'
In his new cover story for GQ, Justin Bieber talks about all of the "dumb sh*t" he's done over the past few years. But there's one word he deliberately avoids: "sorry." To be fair, he's already apologized several times — for the racist joke he made when he was 15, for that one time he took shots at Bill Clinton, for, well, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Belief in punitive gods linked with expansion of human societies
People who believe in a moralistic god are more likely to help distant strangers who share their religion, which may explain the evolution of complex societies
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Slashdot » DjangoCon 2016 To Be Held In Philadelphia In July
New submitter FlipperPA writes: It has just been announced that the 2016 vintage of DjangoCon US will be held in Philadelphia at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania from July 17th through 22nd. DjangoCon US is a 6-day international community conference for the community by the community, held each year in North America, about the Django web framework. … [Link]
Mashable » Orphaned baby kangaroo adorably jumps into a human-made pouch
Crystal the kangaroo was orphaned at a young age, leaving her without a mama's pouch to nuzzle in. But the Kangaroo Sanctuary Alice Springs in Australia has a solution for the little joey. They have her jump into a makeshift pouch held by a human The little lady seems just as snuggly cuddled up to a person as she would … [Link]
Mashable » Fox mistakes bedsheets for snow and is understandably confused
Juniper, a popular Instagram fox with more than 87,000 followers, can see something on the bed that we humans can't see. And since white bedsheets look suspiciously like snow, she's prepared to dive underneath to get to it. Her ill-fated attempt at snow diving was posted by her owner with the apt hashtag, #LandDolphin: See also: A family of foxes has … [Link]
Mashable » Merlin's beard, there's a lot of new Harry Potter stuff out this year
The year was 2011Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 premiered in theaters worldwide on July 15, and millions of Harry Potter fans wept into their popcorn as they bid adieu to the story that defined a generation. The credits rolled and we said goodbye. The end. 
Image: TumblrOr so we thought. See also: Surprise: An 8th Harry Potter book … [Link]
Mashable » When Americans are murdered for being Muslim
Their daughters were murdered a year ago.Now one Muslim family wants to know…by Colin DailedaRALEIGH, North Carolina — Yousef Abu-Salha was working out at a gym late one night in February last year when he got a text message from a friend about a shooting back home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Three people had been killed. Yousef called his younger … [Link]
Popular Science » HIV-Positive Patient To Receive Organ Transplants From HIV-Positive Donor
Tiiu Sild via Wikimedia Commons Organ transplant This photo depicts a reconstruction of the first heart transplant, completed in 1967 in South Africa. Surgeons at Johns Hopkins will perform the first-ever organ transplant between a HIV-positive donor and recipient. Clinicians and advocates hope that this procedure will be the first of many for HIV-positive patients. Every year in the U.S., … [Link]
Popular Science » An Apollo Lunar Landing Told Through Vintage Art
In the 1960s, NASA created concept art showing every phase of an Apollo mission. The timing of mission events varied from flight to flight, particularly since later missions spent more time exploring the Moon's surface. For a sense of just how much longer the later missions were, Apollo 11 splashed down 195 hours and 18 minutes after launch, while Apollo … [Link]
Slashdot » Identity Thieves Obtain 100,000 Electronic Filing PINs From IRS System
itwbennett writes: In January attackers targeted an IRS Web application in an attempt to obtain E-file PINs corresponding to 464,000 previously stolen social security numbers (SSNs) and other taxpayer data. The automated bot was blocked by the IRS after obtaining 100,000 PINs. The IRS said in a statement Tuesday that the SSNs were not stolen from the agency and that … [Link]
Mashable » ‘Dangerous logic’: The psychology behind bias and Islamophobia in America
What is group polarization? How does it lead some Americans to become more extreme in their views? In our second episode of Muslim & American, Dr. Ali Mattu — psychologist and host of the YouTube series The Psyche Show — explains how the mind develops the kind of bias that leads to Islamophobia and the affect it has on our society.Episode … [Link]
Mashable » Larry David can't keep it together while rehearsing as douchey Kevin Roberts on 'SNL'
Larry David might be the king of dry humor — but his composure apparently took a coffee break when it came time for him to rehearse as Kevin Roberts for one of Saturday's SNL sketches In the sketch, David channels a douchey, orange-suit wearing man who's meant to trip up police trainees during their gun exam; it's unclear whether Kevin … [Link]
Mashable » These magical illustrations imagine Harry Potter's children at Hogwarts
LONDON — Now that Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is only a handful of horrendously long months away — not to mention Wednesday's sweet, sweet news that we'll be getting the eighth story in book form, too — people's minds are starting to turn to the main character of this magical saga's next chapter. See also: 22 tweets that sum … [Link]
Mashable » These Instagram-famous dogs looked damn good for Fashion Week
“Ok perfect, now give me the 'I don't want a bath' look. Ah gorgeous, that's stunning. Now give me that guilty 'I just tore up the couch' scowl". In honor of New York Fashion Week's opening day, photographer Chantal Adair, aka @thedogstyler, met up with some of Instagram's cutest pups and captured them working it in this season's most stunning outfits … [Link]
Mashable » Ben Stiller's son does a pretty fierce Blue Steel
Being ridiculously good looking tends to run in the family — but having what it takes be a true supermodel isn't always a given But Ben Stiller's son, Quinlin, gave his dad — and reigning supermodel dynasty the Hadids/Fosters — a run for their money by replicating Derek Zoolander's classic Blue Steel pose at the Zoolander 2 premiere. See also: A$AP … [Link]
Mashable » 6 delicious ways to use those tasty Girl Scout cookie crumbs
Sure, they are fabulous out of hand or straight out of the freezer (frozen Thin Mints are to cookies as Taylor Swift is to pop music — an unstoppable force). However, once you get down to the dregs and there are just a few cookie crumbles left, it seems sacrilegious to throw them away. So, don't. Here are a few … [Link]
Mashable » Want to drive over anything? You'll need the Russian Sherp ATV
And Americans thought they had big tires. Meet the Sherp all-terrain vehicle (ATV): The Russian truck that's so tough it can drive straight through a forest, crushing everything in its path, and even ford a frozen river — without even flinching. See also: Hold on, grandpa. The world's fastest mobility scooter just did 107 mph. Do you and one friend … [Link]
Mashable » Horses pick up on and respond to how you feel, new study finds
Horses understand and react to human facial expressions, suggesting that they get our moods and may even empathize with us. A new study revealing how horses read human emotions puts horses on the very short list of known animals that understand our facial expressions. Only dogs have previously been shown to have the skill. SEE ALSO: Photos: Horses, humans share facial … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Einstein’s last theory confirmed: A guide to gravitational waves
In huge physics news, the LIGO experiment has seen ripples in space-time. Get ahead of the crowd with our answers to the big questions about gravitational waves
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Mashable » Google just patented a self-driving delivery truck
Google says it doesn't want to be a car manufacturer. But it never said anything about being a truck-maker. See also: Google is testing wireless charging for its self-driving cars, report says As first reported by Quartz, a recent patent awarded to Google for an “autonomous delivery platform” hints it might have other aspirations for its self-driving tech. The thing appears … [Link]
Slashdot » Putin's Internet Czar Wants To Ban Windows On Government PCs
SmartAboutThings writes: The Russian government is allegedly looking to ban Microsoft's Windows operating system, increase taxes on foreign technology companies, develop its homegrown OS and encourage local tech companies to grow. All these proposals comes from German Klimenko, Vladimir Putin's new 'internet czar, as Bloomberg describes him. In a 90-minute interview, Klimenko said forcing Google and Apple to pay more … [Link]
Mashable » UK women seeking abortions still risk imprisonment under Victorian-era law
LONDON — The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) has just launched a campaign calling time on an "outdated and sexist" piece of legislation that criminalises abortion in the UK Under current UK law, women in face up to 12 years in prison if they terminate a pregnancy without the permission of two doctors. And, according to this law —passed in … [Link]
Mashable » Little possum rescued from bleak toilet paper dispenser home
Thanks to the rangers at an Australian park, a possum no longer has to live its life inside a sad restroom stall. At Yarra Bend Park in Melbourne, a ranger received an unusual message from the park's cleaners. Apparently, a possum had made its home inside an toilet roll dispenser. See also: Woman finds a possum family chilling in her closet … [Link]
Mashable » For Valentine's Day, here's a reminder that everyone deserves love
Love may be for everyone, but not all forms of love are fully and universally accepted. And it’s time for that to change. The hugely successful Love Has No Labels campaign has been lobbying for this shift this past year Created by the Ad Council, the Love Has No Labels campaign sought over the past year to fight unconscious biases about … [Link]
Mashable » Proud Bernie Sanders supporter dances with no shame
Bernie Sanders sailed to victory last night, and some supporters took their celebrations very, very seriously. As New Hampshire voters waited for Sanders to come on stage to announce his victory last night, one supporter decided he couldn't hold it in any longer. While everyone around him was busy raising their signs, or simply chatting on their phone, this man did … [Link]
Mashable » Oculus Rift sets date for virtual-reality PC bundles
The pre-order period for the long-awaited Oculus Rift virtual reality headset kicked off last month, an order window that was quickly stampeded by enthusiast buyers, resulting in the device's immediate sell out But for many would-be users the more important date to watch for has been the pre-order period for the Oculus Rift bundle that comes with a VR-ready PC. Now, … [Link]
Mashable » Chevy's Camaro 1LE is more than a satin-black hood
Chevy finally has the track package for the all-new Camaro you've been waiting for. It's called the 1LE. And while that moniker won't grab your attention, it more than makes up for it with performance prowess. See also: Faraday Future's 1,000-horsepower concept car should make Tesla very, very nervous 
Image: ChevroletIn fact, the additional extras of the 1LE are so potent, … [Link]
Mashable » Chris Christie to end White House run
WASHINGTON — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is likely to suspend his campaign for president Wednesday afternoon after a disappointing finish in the New Hampshire primary Tuesday night, a source close to the campaign confirmed. Christie finished far behind his Republican rivals in New Hampshire, a state where he'd invested nearly all of his campaign's time and resources. See also: Chris … [Link]
Mashable » Lana del Rey and Father John Misty finally made an acid trip video
It is truly shocking that it took Lana del Rey and Father John Misty this long to make a sun-drenched, 11-minute long ode to cults, California and psychedelics The kindred spirits toured together back in 2014, and now he's the star of her "Freak" video, along with her underwater Virgin Suicides squad from "Music to Watch Boys To." Lana doesn't … [Link]
Mashable » Ballerina adds her 6 months pregnancy to her pirouettes
Six months of pregnancy really keeps a ballerina on her toes Ashley Bouder is a principal dancer with the New York Ballet and she isn't letting her baby bump stop her from doing her thing. See also: Pregnant woman dances to Justin Bieber's 'Sorry', causes her water to break "Still spinning away in ballet class..," she wrote in the caption. Let's … [Link]
Mashable » Hot dog! Burger King gets in the wiener game
Burger King is betting on a winning wiener. The major fast food chain rolls out its first national hot dog offering on Feb. 23, it announced Wednesday. SEE ALSO: Burger King wants to butter your burger big time The restaurant has tested hot dogs in select U.S. locations since late spring 2015. When the hot dogs go live at participating … [Link]
Mashable » Watch this magician effortlessly control 24 drones, indoors
Flying a drone isn’t easy. Standing in the middle of 24 drones and not getting whacked in the head is almost impossible — until it isn’t. In Marco Tempest’s new video, the cyber magician guides 24 quadcopters out of a suitcase and then proceeds to control them as they fly around him, dance behind him and hover within inches of … [Link]
Mashable » One simple hack to save your iPhone's battery life
Mashable’s Sam Sheffer shows you how to use your iPhone's low power mode in order to save battery. Let us finally put this life struggle to rest. Read more…More about Tricks, Cellphones, Iphones, Tech, and Gadgets [Link]
Popular Science » Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Obama's Clean Power Plan
John Fowler/Flickr Power Plant A coal-fired power plant in Arizona The Supreme Court voted 5-4 to issue a temporary stay on President Obama's Clean Power Plan. The move blocks the plan's implementation until a lower court can hear objections to the plan in June. The Clean Power Plan, introduced last August, set goals for states to cut the amount of … [Link]
Mashable » 56-year-old model expands body positivity in new swimsuit campaign
Silver is the new sexy for summer 2016. That statement isn't forecasting bathing suit trends. We're talking hair color. SEE ALSO: Curvy Barbie is way overdue. I needed her long ago. Swimwear brand swimsuitsforall is proving women can be "beach-body ready" regardless of their age or shape. While the retailer has been championing body positivity since its creation in 2004, … [Link]
Mashable » I got you, bro: Jeb Bush airs ad with George W.
WASHINGTON — Jeb! is making it a family affair — and not running from his last name — in South Carolina. The former Florida governor is out with a new radio ad featuring former President George W. Bush, who warns that his kid brother is the only man prepared to protect the U.S. and support the troops. See also: The GOP’s game of … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Launches Windows 10 Update History Site To Share Update Release Notes
Mark Wilson writes: Keeping up to date with the latest updates for Windows 10 can be something of a full time job, particularly if you're signed up to get Insider builds. To make it easier to keep track of what changes each update brings, Microsoft has launched the Windows 10 update history site.The site is in response to feedback from … [Link]
Mashable » How to make your office a den of productivity
This article is part of DBA, a series on Mashable about running a business that features insights from leaders in entrepreneurship, venture capital and management. No one ever designs an office space thinking, "This is going to be the least productive space possible." But when employees don't understand the best ways to utilize an office layout, their thinking can quickly and … [Link]
Mashable » The way female characters are introduced in movie scripts is ridiculously depressing
Women face many struggles in Hollywood. They're forced to confront ageism and sexism on the red carpet, on film sets — all the way down to how they're portrayed on paper. Movie producer Ross Putman reads scripts for a living. He sees countless female characters introduced in over-the-top, absurd ways that usually focus only on the character's body type, age and … [Link]
Mashable » GIFs are the ultimate weapon in this addictive browser game
If you've ever wanted to prove your superior knowledge of GIFs, there's a new game that's everything you've been waiting for. GIF Battle, developed by New York-based app developers Postlight, lets two users battle each other using GIFs and smack talk. After one player accepts a challenge from the other over Twitter by clicking on the link, each player gets a … [Link]
Popular Science » Google's Driverless Cars Will Be Legally Treated Like Human Drivers
Google Google Self-driving car The automation of cars has been a long time coming. Mechanized functions like anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, and even automated parallel parking have been mainstays in modern cars for decades. But in the case of Google's self-driving car (or Alphabet's, as it were), the driver isn't assisted, but made redundant. This is a stark difference … [Link]
Mashable » This robot just wants to help
Forget about robot friends. Robit wants to be your robot servant. The new bot from the eponymous Robit officially launched its Indiegogo campaign on Wednesday, hoping to generate enough interest for a Holiday 2016 launch. With its Jack Skellington-esque face, squat body and two big wheels (it has a tiny caster wheel in the back), the 13-inch tall, 3-pound Robit looks … [Link]
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Mashable » Drunk passenger's threats caused emergency diversion
Things got out of hand after a passenger was denied the alcohol he had brought on board Alaska Airlines Flight 769 Tuesday evening. The flight from Boston to San Diego made an emergency diversion to Denver after a passenger in row 13 started issuing threats to the crew and fellow passengers. SEE ALSO: 'World's luckiest passenger' gets entire Boeing 737 … [Link]
Mashable » Best dog friends know how to hug it out
Dewey and Blaze are border collie besties. The puppy buddies love to give each other hugs During their warm embrace, the world seems to stop for just a moment and observers start to believe that maybe everything will be okay. Newly hatched penguin siblings meet for the first time TV reporters cannot handle the concept of naked yoga Snake eats … [Link]
Mashable » 'To Kill a Mockingbird' gets Broadway adaptation written by Aaron Sorkin
Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird is coming to Broadway for the first time — and will be adapted for the stage by screenwriter Aaron Sorkin. The Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, published in 1960, is slated for a Broadway run during the 2017-2018 season, according to the New York Times. Theater director Bartlett Shef (South Pacific, Fiddler on the Roof) and film … [Link]
Mashable » Ed Sheeran shows off his rap skills on Eminem track 'Criminal'
LONDON — We all love Ed Sheeran's voice. But how do we feel about his rapping? In an interview with French media company Clique, Ed Sheeran swapped his normal melodies to go a cappella on the Eminem single "Criminal." See also: Taylor Swift leads pack with 8 iHeartRadio nominations While it's true that Sheeran is a better singer than rapper, the … [Link]
Mashable » Valentine's Day science experiments are astronomical on Pinterest
Paper hearts are a thing of the past. Crystal hearts are way cooler. Pinterest reports that "Valentine's Day science experiment" pins are up 300% from 2015. The term is now ranking among pins for "Valentine's crafts" and "Valentine's ideas." This means more people are looking for science-based ways for kids (or adults) to make their own gifts for the holiday. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » This man's quest is to eat at every McDonald's in London in a day
This makes no sense but here it goes. One Londoner decided to embark on a McDonald's marathon, so he raced around London to eat at every restaurant in a day Although a cheeky McDonald's is fine once in a while, the thought of eating breakfast, lunch and dinner there makes us want to gag. But for James Ware it is … [Link]
Mashable » Indian-American actor denied boarding for wearing a turban returns home victorious
The Indian-American actor who was denied boarding on an Aeroméxico flight because of his turban was celebrating Wednesday morning, returning home on the airline after it apologized and vowed to do better. Waris Ahluwalia told ABC News the airline sent him an email, saying it had "issued a directive to its staff regarding the religious significance of the Sikh turban." The … [Link]
Popular Science » Actually, You Can Teach An Old Dog New Tricks
Tommy Wong/Flickr Prime of Life Don't be fooled by the sleepy expression—in some ways, the border collie puppy may be cognitively superior to his elders. Chaser—the border collie who knows more than 1,200 words—has been called the world's smartest dog. Could she lose her title as she enters her teen years? Researchers in Vienna studied aging dogs' cognition, and the … [Link]
Mashable » Here's the best look yet at the unannounced Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung will officially unveil the Galaxy S7 on Feb. 21 at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. But thanks to newly leaked photos, the world will have already seen it. We've already heard Samsung's next flagship Android smartphone will look very much like the Galaxy S6, but now we know it'll probably have curved edges on the back like the Galaxy Note … [Link]
Mashable » This suit made of mushroom spores helps decompose bodies sustainably
With the rise of electric cars, sustainable architecture, eco-friendly diets, composting, and countless other options, forging a sustainable life is often as easy as it is trendy. Now, it's even easy after death, thanks to a bodysuit made from a decidedly old-school material: mushrooms. The Infinity Burial Suit, a one-piece garment designed to be worn in the afterlife, is sewn with … [Link]
Mashable » This aphrodisiac meat rub will get you (and your pulled pork) in the mood
LONDON — With Valentine's Day right around the corner, one Yorkshire butcher has created something sexy to get couples in the mood: an aphrodisiac meat rub Butchers at Lishman's of Ilkley, in West Yorkshire, worked with marinade developers Meat Lust to rustle up this lust-inducing pulled pork seasoning mix, which has been delightfully named "You've Pulled." See also: All hail the … [Link]
Mashable » Tribeca Film Festival is making a huge push into virtual reality this year
Hollywood has already started to embrace virtual reality as a new way to tell stories, with a number of VR studios popping up in Los Angeles in recent months Now, one of the premiere film festivals in the United States, the Tribeca Film Festival, will launch an even stronger push into the VR space with a wealth of new VR-specific initiatives … [Link]
Mashable » Tim Cook deletes his blurry Super Bowl photo after Twitter backlash
Goodbye, Tim Cook's blurry photo, we hardly knew ye. After posting a blurry Super Bowl photo on Twitter on Sunday — and being subsequently torn to pieces by Twitter's angry mob — Apple CEO Tim Cook decided to delete the photo on Tuesday. SEE ALSO: Everyone is slamming Tim Cook for posting a blurry Super Bowl photo We don't know the … [Link]
Mashable » 20 years ago, a computer first beat a chess world champion
May 11, 1997Spectators watch a broadcast of the final, decisive game in the rematch between Garry Kasparov and the IBM computer Deep Blue.Image: STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty ImagesChess is mental torture.Garry KasparovOn Feb. 10, 1996, a computer won a game of chess against a world champion for the first timeThe computer was Deep Blue, a machine designed by IBM capable of computing 100 … [Link]
Mashable » Here's how to turn Twitter's new timeline on and off
Starting today, Twitter is gradually rolling out its new timeline, which sorts tweets based on relevancy rather than chronology. The feature immediately caused a great deal of confusion: Is it opt-in, opt-out, and how do you turn it on or off? Here's the rundown. SEE ALSO: Advertisers like the new timeline, if Twitter can pull it off The new, best-tweets-first … [Link]
Popular Science » Twitter Is Now Showing Tweets Out Of Order
Twitter Twitter, the social media service built around a reverse-chronological list of posts, is switching things around. Starting today, Twitter users will be able to choose to automatically shuffle tweets they might have missed to the top of their timeline when they launch the app, even if those tweets were posted minutes or hours ago. When the user refreshes their … [Link]
Mashable » Yahoo's struggles don't faze top anchor Katie Couric
PALOS VERDES, Calif. — While it may be one of the craziest elections in history, Katie Couric doesn't miss covering it for network news. Much. "It's different," the Yahoo Global News anchor told Mashable in a candid interview just before Yahoo's foreboding fourth-quarter earnings were announced last week. "Because we're sort of a scrappy, smaller organization [at Yahoo News], we don't … [Link]
New Scientist – News » $19 billion NASA budget for 2017 still not enough to get to Mars
The 2017 budget, still to be approved by US Congress, is down $260 million on 2016 and doesn't provide enough funding for crewed Mars missions, say critics
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Mashable » Command 'Transformers' armies in this upcoming mobile strategy game
If you love Clash of Clans and Transformers both, this is the mobile game you've been waiting for. Transformers: Earth Wars pits Autobots against Decepticons in epic robot battles that you manage on your smartphone or tablet's touchscreen. The debut trailer offers a brief glimpse of its real-time strategy gameplay. See also: Watch the 'Transformers' trailer … reimagined as a '50s monster movie … [Link]
Popular Science » The Warship To End All Battles
Courtesy/copyright 2015 Startpoint In 1906, the Royal Navy rendered all other battleships obsolete when it unveiled the HMS Dreadnought: a steam-powered fighting vessel with 12-inch guns and cement-reinforced armor. This past summer, British naval engineers revealed a vision of its successor, the Dreadnought 2050. The stealthy, semisubmersible ship is designed to move agilely around a battle zone and remain flexible … [Link]
Mashable » How 'The Cyanide & Happiness Show' landed on NBC's Seeso
LOS ANGELES — Cyanide & Happiness went from web comic to full-fledged YouTube series in 2005. Over a decade later, the show has made its way from YouTube to Seeso, NBC's comedy-geared streaming service The show's first big leap came courtesy of its fans, via Kickstarter; this time, all credit goes to the show's executive producer, Studio71 (formerly known as … [Link]
Mashable » Johnny Depp stars as Donald Trump in surprise, bonkers Funny or Die biopic
On Wednesday, a comb-over-clad Johnny Depp blessed the Internet in an original, surprise Donald Trump biopic titled Funny or Die Presents Donald Trump's The Art of The Deal: The Movie — a real, 50-minute film that's streamable online right now. As the New York Times reports, Funny or Die released the film to coincide with Trump's win in the New Hampshire … [Link]
Mashable » Advertisers like the new timeline, if Twitter can pull it off
The feature that much of Twitter has dreaded for at least the past week is finally here: The social network has gone algorithmic. The change is an opt-in feature that is not the default setting (for now) What it means for users is that you'll see a block of tweets ranked by importance or relevance at the top of your timeline … [Link]
Mashable » 10 scorching Bollywood sequences that redefined sexual tension
Whether you’ve seen an Indian movie or not, you may be familiar with the basic tenets of Bollywood: epic love stories, elaborate musical numbers and the notorious no-kissing rule. That last part isn't really a rule anymore — but back when Indian cinema rejected this Western form of affection, filmmakers found crafty ways to create on-screen sparks. Sometimes, all you need … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter's new timeline is here, and it's all about the algorithm
Twitter’s new algorithms have arrived The company pushed out an update Wednesday that makes its much-talked-about timeline redesign official. The new feature, which is live on Twitter's app and website now, will show tweets that are sorted based on relevancy, rather than chronology, at the top of your timeline. See also: Advertisers like the new timeline, if Twitter can pull it … [Link]
Mashable » Skilled troll really wanted 'a giant sesh' at Scottish brewery
LONDON — The best type of trolling is the kind that's so perfectly executed its difficult to tell whether or not its actually real. The following typed letter — which purports to be a response from Scottish brewery Tennent's Caledonian to an enquiry about holding a "giant sesh" at their establishment — definitely falls into this category. See also: This guy … [Link]
Mashable » Kapoor & Sons has all the makings of a Bollywood family saga
The first trailer of the latest Karan Johar production Kapoor & Sons suggests that the film will be an entertaining cross between a family saga and a romantic comedy. At the film's heart is the dysfunctional Kapoor family, whose realistic portrayal seems to a refeshing update on Johar's brand of sugar-coated family dramas. See also: Olympic figure skating champions perform … [Link]
Mashable » Trump may have won this GOP rat race, but they're all still in trouble
WASHINGTON — Things could not have gone worse for establishment Republicans Tuesday night in New Hampshire. And they're not likely to get better anytime soon. The tangled mess of mainstream candidates emerged as a rat king in the final Granite State results, denying any momentum for the candidates and crowning Donald Trump the big victor. Trump strolled to first place with … [Link]
Mashable » Mumbai's designer cabs are so stunning that even Chris Martin sat in one
Coldplay’s recent India-inspired video "Hymn for the Weekend" might have drawn flak for cultural stereotyping, but it brought one Mumbai-based art collective into international limelight. A sequence in the video showed Chris Martin riding in a colourful taxi, the result of a year-long project by Taxi Fabric that to transform Mumbai's iconic but drab kaali-peeli (black-and-yellow) taxis into vehicles of art. … [Link]
Mashable » Ryan Reynolds gave a 'Deadpool' fan the nicest gift ever
Ryan Reynolds dropped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night to talk all things Deadpool, including his kind gesture toward a recovering fan. He explains that the mother of a Deadpool fan got his attention when she posted a video on his Facebook page of her daughter following wisdom team removal. In the car on the way … [Link]
New Scientist – News » First fully approved ‘off the shelf’ stem cells launch in Japan
The long anticipated age of the stem cell is upon us. Temcell prevents organ transplants attacking their hosts but will be followed by therapies for more common problems
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Mashable » Woman falls 60 feet in department store, lands on display bed
LONDON — A 60-year-old woman has fallen some 60 feet (18 metres) from an upper floor of a John Lewis department store, and had her fall broken by a display bed. The woman reportedly suffered hip and spine injuries in the fall at the Cheadle, Greater Manchester, branch of the shop at around 4 p.m. Monday. She's believed to have fallen … [Link]
Mashable » CBS showcases social media stars in new main titles for 'The Amazing Race'
LOS ANGELES — CBS wants its viewers to know that this season, The Amazing Race is "getting social." Season 28 of the network's venerable reality series will take 11 teams — all made up of digital stars — to 18 cities in 10 countries over the course of 21 daysMashable got a an exclusive first look at the show's new … [Link]
Mashable » This distressing video shows the dangers of the sea during a storm
LONDON — The fact that hardly anything happens in the first half of this video gives some clue as to just how dangerously unpredictable the sea can be. Shot on a stormy beach in Portsall, France, on Monday, Olivier Lou's distressing YouTube clip shows a man struggling to help an elderly couple who are pulled out to sea by a … [Link]
Mashable » British mum proves her son's 'poo face' is alarmingly like Donald Trump's regular face
LONDON — Donald Trump's impressively animated face often leads to some fairly unusual — but undeniably compelling — comparisons. See also: 9 hairstyles Donald Trump should try if he wants to be taken seriously In recent weeks he's been likened to everything from an Australian frog to Dolores Umbridge from Harry Potter. Trump's been Photoshopped without a nose, and with a … [Link]
Mashable » I joined an app that paired me with a stranger for life. Now to find them.
I was determined not to die. The premise of Rendezwho, a new app that matches users with a random person somewhere in the world, seemed like either a romantic comedy or a horror film in the making. My assignment was to figure out which. The app, which launched Tuesday, was developed to inspire users to travel and be adventurous while making … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 10 February 2016
Princeton Bitcoin Book (PDF) — The Coursera course accompanying this book had 30,000 students in its first version, and it was a success based on engagement and end-of-course feedback. Large introduction to Bitcoin from Princeton. (via Cory Doctorow) A Quartet … [Link]
Mashable » This Kim Kardashian lookalike has a secret weapon to looking like the star
LONDON — Can the real Kim Kardashian please stand up? She is one of the most well-known faces in the world. Her Instagram account which features an array of perfect selfies is followed by over 59 million people From her flawless makeup to silky hair, there is no surprise that people want to look just like the mother of two, but … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Scrum: Novice to Ninja – $14.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Scrum: Novice to Ninja" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-02-11 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » I'm spending Valentine's Day alone and I'm super chill about it
LONDON — I don't mean to brag, but I've got some pretty exciting plans for Valentine's Day this year. After a delicious lie-in and a relaxing bath, I'll make myself a bacon sandwich before climbing back into bed for some Netflix and chill — though, not the kind you're thinking of. I'll be spending Valentine's Day alone this year, just like … [Link]
Mashable » Peyton Manning's infamous Budweiser plug maybe broke NFL and FTC rules on advertising
When Peyton Manning told CBS on Sunday that he would celebrate his Super Bowl victory with, among other things, "a lot of Budweiser," it immediately raised some eyebrows from viewers already weary after a long day of being accosted by advertising. SEE ALSO: Here's why Peyton Manning embarrassed everyone with his Budweiser marketing Manning's glee was strange for a few … [Link]
Mashable » Try to look at these photos of doll factories without screaming
c. 1955Image: Orlando /Three Lions/Getty ImagesDec. 15, 1951Parts of a doll in an injection mould at Cascelloid's factory in England.Image: Kurt Hutton/Picture Post/Getty Images1947Freshly cast doll heads wait to dry.Image: Merlyn Severn/Picture Post/Getty Imagesc. 1930Image: Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone/Gett~ ImagesDec. 18, 1935A worker paints celluloid doll heads at a factory in England.Image: Harry Todd/Fox Photos/Getty ImagesJan. 28, 1949A worker trims the eyelashes on a … [Link]
Mashable » Silicon Valley rebels grudgingly learn to play by the rules
The hottest new club in Silicon Valley is the regulatory compliance office. Zenefits is a fast-growing human resources company that received a staggering $4.5 billion valuation last May after barely two years in business. On its site, it touts the fact that Forbes called it "the hottest startup of the year." And, on Monday, it shocked the startup world on … [Link]
Mashable » Wild elephant goes on rampage in Indian city, destroys over 100 houses
On Wednesday morning, residents of the east Indian city of Siliguri found a wild elephant running loose on the streets. The elephant, which had strayed into a residential area from the Baikanthapur Forest nearby, damaged numerous houses, walls and cars during its rampage. See also: Badass goat arrested for breaking and entering a garden While forest officials fired tranquilizers at the … [Link]
Mashable » LG teaser shows G5 flagship phone with 'always on' display
As is customary, LG is slowly dripping bits and pieces of info about the upcoming LG G5 flagship phone, scheduled to be unveiled just before Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on Feb. 21.On Wednesday, the company shared a short video on its Twitter account, showing an outline of the G5 along with the caption "Always ON." SEE ALSO: LG to … [Link]
Mashable » Chinese woman dumps boyfriend after being put off by his family's Chinese New Year meal
A 27-year-old woman from Shanghai, China, decided to dump her boyfriend after she went to his family home, and discovered that they weren't well-off enough. The unnamed woman took to her Weibo account to justify why she was leaving her boyfriend of one year. While the good-looking, hard-working guy had been treating her well, she felt he was just too poor … [Link]
Mashable » These Adele lyrics made perfect messages for your Valentine's Day cards
LONDON — Adele has a way with words, so why not use them for your Valentine's Day cards this year? The record-breaking British singer has blessed our ears and mended our hearts ever since she rose to fame at the tender age of 19. See also: I listened to 'Hello' by Adele all day, every day for a week and it … [Link]
Mashable » British crime show host brings up criminal's mugshot, awkwardness ensues
LONDON — BBC true crime show Crimewatch definitely took a turn for the awkward during Monday night's episode. See also: Ohio man hated his mugshot, so he sent the police a selfie instead Host Jason Mohammad was giving viewers a routine update when he came on to the story of Viktor Lakatos. Following an appeal on Crimewatch, Lakatos was imprisoned after … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook board member Marc Andreessen offends India with colonialism tweets
India’s ban on Facebook's Free Basics has provoked a range of responses, from CEO Mark Zuckerberg's disappointed reaction to World Wide Web founder Tim Berners-Lee's supportive tweet for net neutrality Today, Silicon Valley venture capitalist and Facebook board member Marc Andreessen jumped into the discussion with tweets comparing Free Basics to colonialism and suggesting that Indians were heading for economic disaster … [Link]
Mashable » Your spirit celeb Khloe Kardashian has finally taken the online dating plunge
Much like you, Khloe Kardashian is scrambling to find a last-minute Valentine's Day date Just hours after confirming to US Weekly that she had split from basketball player boyfriend James Harden "weeks ago," the reality star shared her newly created OKCupid profile on her website and app See also: Kim Kardashian releases her super sexual Valentine's Day gift guide 
Image: Khloe … [Link]
Mashable » Thousands of swarming moths make for a terrifying sight
Have a look at this and tell us it doesn't give you a chill down your spine. It's the appearance of the thousands of moths that have descended on the Queensland town of Winton. The scene was captured in front of a hardware store by local resident Frank Standfast on his way to work early Wednesday morning. They've shown up … [Link]
Mashable » Ken Watanabe forced to delay Broadway return following cancer surgery
Oscar- and Tony-nominated Japanese actor Ken Watanabe will postpone his return to Broadway's The King and I, after undergoing surgery for early stage stomach cancer. Watanabe was diagnosed in January during a routine medical checkup. According to the 56-year-old star's Facebook page, he underwent a successful laparoscopic surgery to remove the tumour, and is now recuperating in hospital in Japan. See … [Link]
Mashable » Browser maker Opera receives $1.2 billion offer from Chinese companies
Opera’s search for a buyer may soon come to an end, with a generous offer from a group of Chinese companies. The 20-year-old Norwegian company is perhaps known best for its web browser, and announced to its shareholders on the Oslo Stock Exchange that it's received a 10.5 billion Norwegian Krone ($1.2 billion) offer that values it at a 53% premium, … [Link]
Mashable » Improved detection in cars could make roads safer for pedestrians
As smart and self-driving vehicles gain more momentum, the technologies around detection systems improve and become more reliable. And as humans who occasionally cross streets, who wouldn’t want improved pedestrian detection? First picked up by Phys.org, engineers at the University of California, San Diego have been working on the CompACT detection system for vehicles, which specifically looks for pedestrians. According to … [Link]
Mashable » Yelp reveals top 100 U.S. restaurants for 2016
What's for lunch? It appears everything is on the menu. Yelp released its list of top 100 places to eat in the U.S. on Wednesday, honed through analyzing restaurants' performances in customer rankings since 2004. The list ranges from what may be the world's greatest meat-and-potato mashup to molecular gastronomy tasting menus. 
Image: Paseo restaurantSEE ALSO: TripAdvisor says travelers love … [Link]
Mashable » Wanted passport forging suspect called 'The Doctor' arrested in Thailand
Thai authorities have arrested "The Doctor," an Iranian allegedly leading a ring which sold fake passports out of his base in a province east of Bangkok. The police said Hamid Reza Jafary and his gang of five Pakistani suspects were arrested on Monday. Jafary is wanted in several countries, including Thailand, Britain, France, New Zealand and Australia, the Bangkok Post reported. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » ‘Dark sunshine’ could illuminate the search for dark matter
If there’s dark matter hiding in our sun, it could be giving off dark photons. The best part is we already have a detector in space that could spot them
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Mashable » Pirates rest easy (for now): 'Dallas Buyers Club' court case is over
Australians who illegally downloaded the 2014 Matthew McConaughey film Dallas Buyers Club no longer have to worry about getting a threatening letter in the mail. On Wednesday, lawyers for Dallas Buyers Club LLC (DBC) and its parent company, the film studio Voltage Pictures, confirmed they would no longer be pursuing the matter. Michael Bradley, managing partner of the firm that represented … [Link]
Slashdot » Study Finds You Can Grow Brain Cells Through Exercise
phantomfive writes: Researchers have discovered that aerobic exercise may increase neurogenesis. Based on the results, rats that were put on a treadmill grew more brain cells than rats that didn't. Resistance training seemed to have no effect. This is significant, because the neuron reserve of the hippocampus can be increased, thus preconditions for learning for humans could be improved simply … [Link]
Mashable » China reports its first Zika virus case
BEIJING — China's first case of the Zika virus has been found in a 34-year-old man who recently traveled to Venezuela and is now making a speedy recovery, the government said Wednesday. The man from the southern city of Ganzhou had been treated in Venezuela on Jan. 28 before returning home on Feb. 5 via Hong Kong and the southern Chinese … [Link]
Mashable » Drunk Chinese man kicks elevator doors in and falls down its shaft
What was supposed to be a fun karaoke night out turned into a harrowing tumble for a 24-year-old man from Hangzhou, China, when he accidentally fell down an elevator shaft after kicking its doors in. Identified only as Yang, the inebriated man was caught on security cam footage getting into a tussle with a friend outside of a KTV lounge … [Link]
Mashable » Snake eats another snake because nature is ruthless like that
Fair warning, this footage may be graphic for some users. It's a snake-eat-snake world out there, if you didn't know A small-eyed snake was caught on video cheerfully eating a compatriot by the Toowoomba Snake Catchers, who uploaded the footage to Facebook Sunday. The professional snake catchers were presumably called in to remove the cannibal snake when they rudely interrupted … [Link]
Mashable » App that invests spare change on the stock market launches in Australia
If you regularly have 50 cents left over from your daily coffee purchase, you could be doing more with it than simply tossing it in a jar with all your other shrapnel. The fintech app, Acorns, which officially launched in Australia on Wednesday — its first market outside the U.S. — aims to help people start investing with only small amounts … [Link]
Mashable » Debate over Sydney lockout laws escalates as #casinomike trends online
Safe to say, it has not been a good week for New South Wales Premier Mike Baird. The social media-friendly politician was exposed to the dark side of Facebook and Twitter as the backlash against Sydney's controversial lockout laws continued to grow. For those who don't know, the lockout laws prohibit entry to clubs and bars after 1:30 a.m., with alcohol … [Link]
Mashable » Lawsuit alleges University of Tennessee has 'hostile sexual environment'
A lawsuit filed by a group of women alleges that the University of Tennessee has violated Title IX regulations and created a "hostile sexual environment" through a policy of indifference toward assaults by student-athletes. See also: University of Oregon to pay student $800,000 settlement in sex assault case The federal suit filed Tuesday in Nashville states Tennessee's policies made students more … [Link]
Mashable » After Future disses Ciara, singer sues ex-fiancé for $15 million
Future’s recent comments about Ciara prompted his ex-fiancée and the mother of his son to slap him with a $15 million defamation lawsuit The "Goodies" singer filed a lawsuit Monday in Georgia's Fulton County Superior Court accusing the rapper, whose real name is Nayvadius Wilburn, of defamation, libel and slander. The lawsuit claims that Future "has published numerous false and defamatory … [Link]
Mashable » Maybe Marco Rubio would've won if he hadn't left this kid hanging
Marco Rubio, how could you? After a poor showing in the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday, Rubio said he was "disappointed." But what he should really be upset about is leaving this poor 7-year-old boy hanging. SEE ALSO: 'It's on me': Marco Rubio apologizes after disappointing New Hampshire finish 
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Image: Jason SchreiberDuring a rally … [Link]
Mashable » Malcolm-Jamal Warner opens up about driving O.J.'s Bronco on 'American Crime Story' — and Bill Cosby
In 1994, a slow-speed police chase brought Los Angeles' 405 freeway — and the vast majority of the American viewing public — to a standstill To this day, most people assume that Simpson used his own 1993 Ford Bronco to elude police on the day he was supposed to be charged with the murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown, and her … [Link]
Slashdot » French Gov't Gives Facebook 3 Months To Stop Tracking Non-User Browsers
Reader iamthecheese writes RT reports that France's National Commission of Information and Freedoms found Facebook tracking of non-user browsers to be illegal. Facebook has three months to stop doing it. The ruling points to violations of members and non-members privacy in violation of an earlier ruling. The guidance, published last October, invalidates safe harbor provisions. If Facebook fails to comply … [Link]
Mashable » 'Bernie Sandwich': MSNBC tells us the hottest new food trend
What exactly would a Bernie Sandwich consist of? Just moments after Fox News' Megyn Kelly flubbed Bernie Sanders' name — calling the presidential candidate "Bernie Sandals" — MSNBC host Christopher Hayes called him Bernie Sandwich. SEE ALSO: 'Bernie Sandals': Megyn Kelly just gifted us this summer's hottest look It has been a beautiful night for live TV. Have something to add … [Link]
Mashable » Johnny Depp will disappear into 'Invisible Man' role for Universal
LOS ANGELES — Now you see him, soon you won't. Johnny Depp, who stumbled his way into a $5 billion global movie blockbuster franchise based on a musty old Disneyland ride, has agreed to join Universal Pictures' monster-movie reincarnation as The Invisible Man, Mashable has confirmed. SEE ALSO: 'Deadpool' review: Bring a gnarly date, definitely leave the kids at home Producer/writer … [Link]
Mashable » 'It's on me': Marco Rubio apologizes after disappointing New Hampshire finish
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Sen. Marco Rubio apologized to his supporters Tuesday night, saying his disappointing performance in the New Hampshire primary was his fault alone after a poor debate performance over the weekend. "I'm disappointed with tonight," Rubio said as he took the stage in a ballroom at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester. "But our disappointment is not on you, it’s … [Link]
Mashable » New Hampshire primary wins for Trump, Sanders leave Spurs coach flabbergasted
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is known for his curmudgeonly interactions with reporters when it comes to basketball questions. Turns out the rise of one-time political underdogs can have a similar effect. Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Bernie Sanders won their respective parties' primary elections in New Hampshire on Tuesday night. When Popovich was notified of this during a broadcast … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists Turn Paper Waste Into Aerogel
Kristine Lofgren writes: A team of scientists have successfully turned paper waste into aerogel. Aerogels are used in insulation, and they are usually made out of polymers and silica. But a research team at the National University of Singapore managed to make the highly sought-after product using recycled paper, which could have huge implications not only for the rate at … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon releases Lumberyard, a triple-A-quality game engine
Amazon just released a new, free video game engine for developers called Lumberyard. Although it seems like an odd match-up — an online retailer launching a game engine — Lumberyard is a fully-fledged 3D engine capable of making triple-A-quality games for PC, Xbox One and Playstation 4. The engine itself is based on CryTek’s CryEngine, which has been used to make … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. safety regulators: Google's self-driving systems qualify as drivers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ruled that Google's self-driving systems legally qualify as a driver under federal law. See also: Google is testing wireless charging for its self-driving cars, report says The NHTSA stated in a letter to Google on Feb. 4 that it will "interpret 'driver' in the context of Google's described motor vehicle design as referring to … [Link]
Slashdot » SourceForge Eliminates DevShare Program
SourceForge has officially eliminated its DevShare program. The DevShare program delivered installer bundles as part of the download for participating projects. We want to restore our reputation as a trusted home for open source software, and this was a clear first step towards that. We are more interested in doing the right thing than making extra short-term profit. This is … [Link]
Mashable » Periodic table crayons put the elements at your fingertips
Most kids love to color and spend a lot of time doing it. Why not combine the art lesson with science class? Etsy shop Que Interesante has created a line of crayons and colored pencil labels that match the elemental makeup of that particular colored crayon. SEE ALSO: 11 clever toys to make STEM fun for your kids The shop uses … [Link]
Mashable » Ted Cruz plays with Donald Trump action figures
WASHINGTON — Get ready for a Donald Trump doll. Ted Cruz is out with a new web ad mocking Trump's big-mouthed style, portraying him as an action figure with kids laughing as they mock his past liberal stances. See also: Donald Trump quotes his own supporter, calls Ted Cruz a 'pussy' "He pretends to be a Republican!" one exclaims as he … [Link]
Mashable » Mother shares a touching moment with an orangutan while breastfeeding
Sometimes a moment between human and animal can show how much we truly have in common. A mother, known only as Elizabeth, was celebrating her daughter's third birthday at the Melbourne Zoo Sunday when her 13-week-old son Eli became very hungry while they were at the orangutan enclosure "I went around the corner to be a bit private and I was … [Link]
Mashable » 'Bernie Sandals': Megyn Kelly just gifted us this summer's hottest look
Live TV can be simply amazing sometimes. During Fox News' coverage of the New Hampshire Primary on Tuesday evening, host Megyn Kelly accidentally flubbed Bernie Sanders' name, attempted to correct herself, then just rolled with it. SEE ALSO: 'Bernie Sandwich': MSNBC tells us the hottest new food trend "On the Democratic side," Kelly said, "Bernie Sandals — Sanders — Sandals … [Link]
Mashable » Media goes weirdly nuclear on Donald Trump after New Hampshire primary win
The Huffington Post isn't being subtle about its opinion of Donald Trump's win in the New Hampshire primary. On Tuesday, the publication turned the critique up a notch, declaring on its homepage that "NH GOES RACIST SEXIST XENOPHOBIC." 
Image: huffingtonpost.comThe headline appeared just minutes after Trump was projected by a variety of media organizations to win the New Hampshire primary for … [Link]
Mashable » Head to this Van Gogh Airbnb for some dark brooding
Van Gogh may not have become famous before dying, but this Airbnb room surely will See also: See the $50 million Airbnb home Beyoncé used during the Super Bowl To promote a new exhibit entitled Van Gogh's Bedrooms, The Art Institute of Chicago constructed this dead-on replica of Van Gogh's "Bedroom In Arles," and posted it to Airbnb under Van Gogh's … [Link]
Mashable » TV reporters cannot handle the concept of naked yoga
During a segment about naked yoga, which is exactly what you think it is, Fox 4's Mark Alford and Karli Ritter in Kansas City had a bit of trouble holding it together when discussing the concept on live TV. Fortunately, someone in the studio's control room decided to put that weather green screen to good use as Ritter describes what the worst … [Link]
Mashable » Kardashian BFF Jonathan Cheban is opening a school for wealthy kids to learn about caviar, private jets
Diamonds are a girl's best friend, but only if she's well educated in their clarity. Not well-versed in such things? Fear notKim Kardashian's best friend Jonathan Cheban is here to make sure New York's wealthiest children learn about all the finer things in life. Cheban is opening a school, which he's called the International School of New York, to open in … [Link]
Mashable » Why Kanye West apologized to Michael Jordan in unhinged Twitter rant
Kanye West, please step away from the Twitter. The rapper went on his latest unhinged Twitter rant Tuesday, this time stepping into dark territory when he vehemently declared Bill Cosby innocent Minutes before declaring Cosby innocent, however, West offered a profuse apology to none other than NBA legend Michael Jordan. At this point you might being saying something along the lines … [Link]
Slashdot » Hearthstone Cheats and Tools Spiked With Malware
itwbennett writes: Cheating at the online card game Hearthstone (which is based on Blizzard's World of Warcraft) can get you banned from the game, but now it also puts you at risk of 'financial losses and system ruin,' writes CSO's Steve Ragan. Symantec is warning Hearthstone players about add-on tools and cheat scripts that are spiked with malware. 'In one … [Link]
Mashable » Bern, baby, Bern: Sanders wins New Hampshire
CONCORD, N.H. — Eight years ago, New Hampshire breathed new life into Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign. Tonight, this is Bernie Sanders country. Sanders won a decisive victory over Hillary Clinton in this state's primary, something he described as nothing short of the beginning of political revolution." "Together, we have sent a message that will echo from Wall Street to Washington, from … [Link]
Mashable » Trump wins New Hampshire, everyone else is a loser
MANCHESTER — Donald Trump is back on top. The brash billionaire has won New Hampshire's Republican primary, according to The Associated Press, which called the race as soon as polls closed. Trump had 34% of the vote with 53% of precincts reporting, with John Kasich in second place with 16% of the vote. Ted Cruz had 12% support, Jeb Bush and … [Link]
Mashable » Classy baby sloth flies on a special jet, gets celebrity welcome
Sloths may have a reputation for being lazing, but at least this one travels in style. A three-month-old Linnaeus sloth recently flew on a private jet from Florida to his new home at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The 10-inch tall sloth who weighs 2 pounds boarded the plane as a regular animal, but he exited a celebrity. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Newly hatched penguin siblings meet for the first time
Two penguin eggs have just hatched at the Dallas Zoo and the contents couldn't be cuter. After hatching just four days apart, two baby penguin siblings have just been introduced to each other for the first time. It's heartwarming to see how they cuddle. It's also funny to those of us that have siblings, knowing that soon the cuddling will … [Link]
Mashable » Slow jam fulfills our sonic fantasy by mashing up Rihanna and Zayn Malik
If one celebrity/fashion/sex icon isn't enough for you — how does two sound? Zayn Malik gave us his single "Pillowtalk" earlier this year, while Rihanna blessed her Navy with ANTI around the same time. A little bit of pop heaven is what smart-thinking Youtuber Payson Lewis made of the circumstances. Throwing in a slowed down tempo and some chamber music … [Link]
Mashable » Australia to legalise medical cannabis cultivation if law gets greenlight
Australia has been moving slowly toward allowing medicinal cannabis, and on Wednesday, the federal government announced a significant new step. The government has proposed legislation to amend the Narcotics Drugs Act 1967, putting in place a national licensing scheme to legalise the controlled cultivation of cannabis for medicinal or scientific purposesIn a statement, Minister for Health Sussan Ley called the laws … [Link]
Mashable » How Google Maps could turn your town into a Lagunitas-fueled party
When was the last time your town had something to be truly excited about? Not some ribbon cutting ceremony at the new public library or a cheesy ticker-tape parade to celebrate a local reality-show contestant. No, we're talking full-blown, four-alarm, tell-your-grandkids-about-it-someda~ exciting Few occasions can rightfully claim the title. However, we're willing to bet that if you won a contest that … [Link]
Mashable » Kid's flawless dance moves give Beyoncé a run for her money
Slay, child. Slay Michael Goorsky of Kansas City, Missouri, shared a video of his son flaunting his flawless dance moves during Beyoncé's now iconic Super Bowl halftime performance of "Formation." With a few years' practice, we have no doubt he will have mastered the Beyoncé bounce. If only we could say the same for the rest of us swagless souls. Read … [Link]
Mashable » Beyonce Effect is real as brands skyrocket after Bey says their names
Budweiser wasn't the only brand that benefitted from a free plug this Super Bowl. The Big Game was like one giant easter egg of hidden brand plugs, from a plethora of Apple products to the Transitions lenses worn by one coach to Beyonce's shoutout to Red Lobster in her "Formation" lyrics. And that all before Peyton Manning's now-infamous plug of … [Link]
Mashable » Supreme Court freezes Obama's climate change plan
WASHINGTON — A divided Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to halt enforcement of President Barack Obama's sweeping plan to address climate change until after legal challenges are resolved. The surprising move is a blow to the administration and a victory for the coalition of 27 mostly Republican-led states and industry opponents that call the regulations "an unprecedented power grab." SEE ALSO: Obama's … [Link]
Mashable » 44 books on 44 presidents: Hitting the wall with Martin Van Buren
Editor’s note: This is the eighth entry in the writer's year-long project to read one book about each of the U.S. Presidents by Election Day 2016. You can also follow Marcus' progress at the @44in52 Twitter account and with this 44 in 52 Spreadsheet. Martin Van Buren? More like Martin Van Boring. Excuse the dad joke, but I feel I earned … [Link]
Mashable » 20 photos that make you wish you were raging in New Orleans for Mardis Gras
One of the most exciting times to visit New Orleans is during the Mardis Gras season. French for Fat Tuesday, the celebration and cultural phenomenon falls on the day before Ash Wednesday, which is the first day of Lent, the six-week period before Easter Sunday See also: Cheers to Mardi Gras with this silky Sazerac shot Mardis Gras this year brought … [Link]
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