Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Mashable » Australia's ex-prime minister hangs ten next to bemused surfer
This is definitely one of those moments that could only take place Down Under. Surfer Ivy Thomas was catching waves in Noosa, Queensland on Sunday, when none other than Australia's former prime minister, Tony Abbott, coasted on by her. SEE ALSO: Lizards battle it out in Australia, because it's not only the kangaroos that fight While Thomas looks like she's … [Link]
Mashable » Clinton warns of who President Trump would put on the Supreme Court
Hillary Clinton practically begged liberals to pay as much attention to the Supreme Court as conservative activists do on Monday — and warned of what could happen under President Trump if they don't turn out to vote. Clinton issued a clarion call for Democrats and liberals to pay more attention to the court and its appointments this election during a … [Link]
Slashdot » Oracle Seeks $9.3 Billion For Google's Use Of Java In Android
angry tapir quotes a report from Computerworld: Oracle is seeking as much as $9.3 billion in damages in a long-running copyright lawsuit against Google over its use of Java in Android, court filings show. Oracle sued Google six years ago, claiming the search giant needs a license to use parts of the Java platform in Google's market-leading mobile OS. The … [Link]
Mashable » Amazing, adorable highlights from Real Madrid and FC Barcelona's under-12 match
Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are two of the best soccer teams in the world. They employ many of the world's most amazing players and whenever the two Spanish clubs clash, the match is given a special name: El Clasico. Now imagine all that, but with 11- and 12-year olds instead of grown men. Madrid and Barcelona also have youth … [Link]
Mashable » Upgrade your 'Insane' Tesla P90D to 'Ludicrous' for $10,000*
Buyer's remorse be gone! Tesla will now upgrade your Tesla P90D with "Insane" acceleration mode up to "Ludicrous" for just $10,000*. SEE ALSO: The MX-5 RF is a surprising showstopper from Mazda On the Tesla Gear website, current owners of P90D (Performance 90 kilo-Watt-hour dual-motor) Model S or Model X vehicles will now find a listing for an acceleration upgrade … [Link]
Mashable » Secret Service says guns won't be allowed at GOP convention
While it's still not clear whether the original petition to allow open-carry of firearms at the GOP convention this July in Cleveland is serious or a prank or somewhere in between, it's gained enough steam that the Secret Service has been forced to respond. SEE ALSO: Some people want to allow firearms at the GOP convention The Secret Service says … [Link]
Slashdot » FBI Unlocks iPhone Without Apple's Help In San Bernadino Case
New submitter A_Mang writes: After asking for a delay last week, today the FBI revealed that a third party has succeeded in unlocking the iPhone used by a shooter in the San Bernadino attack. They've asked the court to vacate their request for an injunction forcing Apple to provide tools for unlocking the phone. "The government has now successfully accessed … [Link]
Mashable » The Jon Lovitz and Jessica Lowndes saga continues with brain-melting video
Nothing is sacred. The Jon Lovitz and Jessica Lowndes romance, just revealed to the world over the past few days, does not look like it will result in holy matrimony. Instead, they have given us a greater gift — a deeply concerning music video for her song, "Deja Vu." SEE ALSO: What is love? A miserable lie, and these celebrity breakups … [Link]
Mashable » Ride like the Bandit in this new 840-horsepower Pontiac Trans Am
What's better than a brand-new Pontiac Trans Am? A brand-new Trans Am signed by Burt Reynolds, of course. SEE ALSO: Lincoln Navigator Concept SUV: Like a sailboat on four wheels Thankfully, that's what Trans Am Depot will do — a Floridian company keen to continue the legacy of General Motors' extinct Pontiac brand. Trans Am Depot — or TAD, as only … [Link]
Mashable » Child sends a letter to a soldier and reveals monstrous secret
Looks like kids aren't the only ones who want to thank soldiers for their service. Deployed service member and Reddit user Desiderata2012 received a kind and thoughtful handwritten note from what appears to be a child named Chris. SEE ALSO: Baby thanks parents for his first photoshoot with a golden shower But Chris has a secret. He's not really human. … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Khaleesi and Finnick fall in love in extended 'Me Before You' trailer
Start stocking up on Kleenex Me Before You looks like it'll be a tear-filled ride The film adaptation of Jojo Moyes' best-selling book is slated for release on June 3, but if you can't wait until then to see Emilia Clarke (a.k.a. Khaleesi from Game of Thrones) and Sam Claflin (a.k.a. Finnick Odair from The Hunger Games) fall in love … [Link]
Popular Science » FBI Withdraws Case Against Apple
Technology The agency has accessed data on San Bernardino suspect’s iPhone 5C Reports Say FBI To Withdraw Case Against Apple [Link]
Mashable » Whoops: Skydiving Easter Bunny doesn't land anywhere near the egg hunt
A lot of kids were really bummed out yesterday when a skydiving bunny missed his mark while aiming for an Easter egg hunt at a Pennsylvania church. He landed in some nearby woods in Allegheny County Pennsylvania. Read more…More about Easter, Video, Us World, Us, and Videos [Link]
Mashable » FBI finally hacks iPhone, ending court battle with Apple
This story was updated 9:58 p.m. ET to include a statement from the FBI. Apple's battle with the FBI is over — at least for now. The U.S. Department of Justice said Monday that investigators were able to use a new technique to hack into an iPhone that was used by San Bernardino gunman Syed Farook. As a result, the government … [Link]
Mashable » Tiny mangrove forests with huge amounts of carbon emphasize wetland conservation
Squat mangrove forests that seem at first blush to simply eke by along the coasts of Baja California are sitting on a big secret — one with sweeping implications in an era of accelerating climate change. Despite their diminutive appearance, scientists discovered that these mucky coastal ecosystems store huge amounts of carbon, helping to slow global warming. SEE ALSO: Mud shortage eroding California’s … [Link]
Mashable » It's way too early to talk about the next iPhone
Even though we're still six months away from the next iPhone (which will probably be called the iPhone 7), rumors are already starting to appear about the next iPhone. You know, the one that won't be out until 2017. I love a good Apple rumor as much as the next person, but this is getting ridiculous. SEE ALSO: Apple might really … [Link]
Mashable » This is what it's like to get hit in the face by a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty kick
"Not sure that Cristiano Ronaldo meant to welcome me with a black eye but this Canadian football fan will take the penalty kick to the face as an excellent memory from one of the best," writes a soccer spectator on her YouTube page. This is what happens when you get primo seats to a Real Madrid match, whip out your … [Link]
Mashable » Animals edited into action scenes make for a totally kick butt video
Animals are given explosives and Michael Bay-type direction in this totally excellent video. From explosions to spy missions, the short from Nukazooka, offers a little something for every action fan. Who knew these fluffy little animals had it them. Bert and Ernie rap Warren G and Nate Dogg's 'Regulate' Runaway koala is a traffic stopper on Australian road 'Jurassic Park' recut … [Link]
Mashable » Embarrassing parents surprise daughter at a school dance and she screams her head off
Nothing is more awkward than being a freshman at a high school dance. Throw in a surprise visit from your parents and you are officially in 9th grade hell. Cool yet mean dad Judd Bagley did just that to his teenage daughter. He also managed to film the incredible moment that she spotted he and his wife. It's safe to say … [Link]
Mashable » Real-life Finn and Rey show off their own precious BB-8
The force awww-wakens. While Rey and Finn shippers wait for answers, they can enjoy the fact that right now, in this galaxy, there's a real life version of the couple. And they even have their own BB-8. SEE ALSO: 13 'Star Wars' Etsy finds for the baby Jedi in your life The family canvassed the Salt Lake City ComicCon for … [Link]
Mashable » Bright shoes and Parisian pastries make for one delectable Instagram account
Few things are as lovely as shoes and French desserts. Tal Spiegel, a chef pâtissier and graphic designer based in Paris, decided to mix sweets and fancy footwear into one super charming Instagram account called Desserted in Paris. SEE ALSO: Soothe your sweet soul with candies matched to Pantone colors "I have always photographed pastries, especially the ones I made," Spiegel … [Link]
Popular Science » Will An Earthquake Damage Your Area In The Next Year?
Science New map shows the likelihood Over in Oklahoma, people are shaking things up. Literally. [Link]
Mashable » Here's how to turn on post notifications on Instagram
Major changes are coming to Instagram and, naturally, everyone is freaking out. The company announced earlier this month that it would be switching to an algorithm-based feed, rather than a chronological one. While not totally surprising that the Facebook-owned app would consider such a move, the news has sparked an outcry from many of its devoted users who are upset that … [Link]
Slashdot » Japan's $273 Million Satellite Has Broken Up Into 'Multiple Pieces'
An anonymous reader writes: The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced that it has lost contact with its "Hitomi" satellite — a state-of-the-art X-ray observatory, developed in conjunction with NASA, to spy on energetic processes in space including black holes, massive galaxies, and exploding stars. On Sunday, March 27, the Japanese Space Agency announced it had lost contact with the … [Link]
Mashable » Freakishly mild Arctic winter leads to lowest winter sea ice cover on record
Arctic sea ice hit its lowest annual maximum on record as of March 24, after one of the most unusually mild winters that many Arctic residents and longtime observers have ever seen. The sea ice maximum, according to the National Snow and Ice Data Center, was even lower than the record level seen just last year, according to the National … [Link]
Mashable » Dig into this 15,000 egg omelette, made specially for Easter
The egg white omelette is dead. Long live the 15,000-egg omelette. To celebrate Easter, the city of Besseries, France, cooked up a 15,000-egg omelette on Sunday, and served it to an audience of approximately 10,000 people. Every year, members of the Giant Omelette Brotherhood cook up an enormous omelette to the delight and applause of thousands. SEE ALSO: When the … [Link]
Mashable » Genius chart explains how you should vote in the presidential election
Why bother reading the "actual" news about the most important election of our time — when you can have it all explained to you in a tweet? A chart, which has gone viral on Twitter over the past couple hours, attempts to explain the 2016 presidential election to 'dummies'. It's tongue-in-cheek but painfully accurate, especially when it comes to the … [Link]
Mashable » Obama wore The Shirt every single average bro owns
President Obama — he's just like us. POTUS spent Monday reading to thousands of children gathered at the White House for its annual Easter Egg Roll. He read Where the Wild Things Are, and he even made some terrifying gestures with his hands and face to bring the story alive. He also wore "that J.Crew gingham shirt." SEE ALSO: Shocker, … [Link]
Slashdot » Dell Sells IT Services Unit For $3 Billion
An anonymous reader writes: On Monday, March 28, Dell has publicly announced it is selling its IT services unit to NTT Data of Japan for more than $3 billion. The sale of Dell's IT services marks the first and largest transaction the company has taken on since it disclosed in December that it was considering divestitures to help offset its … [Link]
Popular Science » NOAA's Tiny Boat Drones Map The Ocean's Shallow Floors
Environment The robottom of the ocean Look at these sea drones go. [Link]
Popular Science » 6 Exciting And Tasty Experiments That May Help Us Get To Mars
Space They're launching to the International Space Station next week On April 8, SpaceX's Dragon capsule will lug 3800 pounds of stuff into orbit, including more than 250 science experiments. Here are a few of the most exciting [Link]
Mashable » Kiefer Sutherland has released a serious video for his serious country song
Kiefer Sutherland is taking his country music career seriouslyVery seriously. He's so serious in his new music video for "Not Enough Whiskey," in fact, that at one point, Jack Bauer just stares sadly and longingly at a glass of whiskey, only breaking his gaze to stare equally sadly and longingly through a window. Speaking to Rolling Stone, the actor said that that's … [Link]
Mashable » The new reality: 4 terrorist attacks in 8 days
WARNING: This story contains graphic images that some readers might find disturbing. Four major terrorist attacks in as many countries in just eight days have rocked the world and killed at least 144 people while injuring hundreds more. SEE ALSO: Why Brussels mattered and Istanbul didn't: The double standard on terror While the attacks do not appear to have been … [Link]
Mashable » Watch the Obamas host their final Easter Egg Roll in style
This is Barack and Michelle’s final year hosting the annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House. Thousands of children attended for storytelling, sports and celebration. It’s been a presidential tradition since 1878. Read more…More about Barack Obama, Easter, White House, Michelle Obama, and Us World
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Slashdot » Volvo Wants You To Ditch Car Keys For Its New Smartphone App
An anonymous reader quotes an article on DailyDot: Lending your car to a friend could be as easy as sending a text. That's the future Volvo is imaging with its smartphone app that enables keyless entry for the driver — and anyone with permission to enter. Announced earlier this year and now prominently on display at the New York International … [Link]
Popular Science » How To Build Or Buy An Oculus Rift-Ready PC
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Mashable » How to keep having fun once you hit level 30 in 'The Division'
Level 30 isn't the end of all things in The Division. Really, it's where the fun starts. You've spent a large chunk of hours unlocking stuff and getting a feel for everything works. At 30, you get to put it all together and tackle the game's toughest challenges. SEE ALSO: Incursions sound like a 'Division' take on 'Destiny' raids High-level … [Link]
Slashdot » AT&T Wants $100 Million From California Taxpayers For Aging DSL
An anonymous reader quotes an article on DSLReports: AT&T is asking California taxpayers to give them $100 million so that it can provide several parts of the state with unreliable, slow and expensive DSL service. Under Assembly Bill 2130 (written by AT&T lobbyists), AT&T would receive $100 million from state taxpayers. In return, AT&T would only need to provide 10 … [Link]
Mashable » A hydraulic press crushing an alarm clock is all of us on Monday morning
There exists no greater snooze button than the mighty hydraulic press. Doing what they do best, the Hydraulic Press Channel pulverizes this ringing alarm clock — along with all the responsibilities and obligations associated with it. Snooze on. Embarrassing parents surprise daughter at a school dance and she screams her head off Watch Khaleesi and Finnick fall in love in extended 'Me … [Link]
Mashable » Of course Florence Welch and Rufus Wainwright recorded a Shakespearian sonnet
It was only a matter of time before Rufus Wainwright made an album of Shakespeare sonnets. On April 22, Take All My Loves: 9 Shakespeare Sonnets will be released featuring vocals from Carrie Fisher, Helena Bonham Carter, William Shatner and his sister, Martha. You can get your first taste now and listen to Florence Welch, living A Midsummer Night's Dream … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West's 'Famous' is now available on Spotify and Apple Music
Remember when Kanye West said that The Life of Pablo will be available on Tidal exclusively, forever and ever? Well, apparently he didn't mean the whole album. "Famous" — the song that features Rihanna and a controversial lyric aimed at Taylor Swift — is now available on Spotify and Apple Music. It's an updated version, one of many songs on The … [Link]
Mashable » Mother receives a cardboard cutout of her traveling son, life goes on
Last time you were away from home, did you call your mother? Regardless, the bar has just been set higher. Dalton Ross, perhaps best known as the viral “When Life Gives You Lemons” guy, was studying abroad and worried about his mother missing him. So like any good son, Ross surprised his mother by sending her a smiling (sort of) cardboard cutout of … [Link]
Mashable » 'Harry Potter' still rules box office, even after huge 'Batman v Superman' open
The Boy Who Lived is still kicking. A blockbuster opening weekend for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice wasn't quite enough to unseat Harry Potter. Warner Bros. latest release — and a key building block in the fledgling DC Comics Cinematic Universe — soared to an opening weekend box office total of $166.1 million. It's the second strongest opening in WB's history, falling … [Link]
Popular Science » A Crazy Plan To Halt Global Sea Rising
Environment It would take 7 percent of the world's energy A crazy new plan to stop rising sea levels around the globe could see a three foot drop after a century, but it would take seven percent of the world's energy. [Link]
Mashable » Just-released 'Batman v Superman' deleted scene could hold clues for 'Justice League'
Warning: Batman v Superman spoilers follow. Looks like it's time for Batman v Superman: Dawn of the Deleted Scenes. See also: 'Batman v Superman': What actually happened in Batman's dream, and what it means for 'Justice League' On Monday, Warner Bros.'s official YouTube page released what is likely to be the first of many scenes that were cut from Batman … [Link]
Mashable » Aerial video of battle-scarred Palmyra after Syrian troops reclaim the city
Drone footage from Russian state TV shows Palmyra after the Syrian army reclaimed it. With assistance from Russia, they succeeded in driving the Islamic State from the city. Palmyra and its historic artifacts were heavily damaged during the ISIS occupation. ISIS had been holding it for nearly a year.Read more: http://on.mash.to/1PBkAgi Read more…More about Syria, Isis, Us World, Politics, and History … [Link]
Slashdot » Behind the Scenes of NASA's Orbital ATK ISS Resupply Mission
Reader MojoKid sheds more light on NASA's unmanned cargo ship: The Orbital ATK CRS-6 mission that launched last week at NASA Cape Canaveral, Florida not only delivered supplies to the International Space Station (ISS), but also carried a number of research projects on NASA's Cygnus spacecraft. On board the CRS-6 were Gecko Grippers, which attempt to mimic the adhesion properties … [Link]
Mashable » Fear will go viral in CW's intense disease drama 'Containment'
The CW plays home to heroes, vampires and all things supernatural — but no otherworldly cure can solve the problem plaguing the characters in the network's latest drama, Containment. The series — from executive producers Julie Plec, Matt Corman and Chris Ord — follows a group of characters who must navigate life as a deadly and highly contagious disease begins to take hold … [Link]
Mashable » Why today's businesses need the world’s best cloud
In 2002, telecommunications services company Bharti Airtel was struggling in India. New private players with deep pockets and government-owned giant BSNL had stepped in. “The question was not if, the question was when Bharti would collapse,” said Sunil Mittal, the founder and chairman of Bharti Airtel. Instead of folding, Bharti Airtel survived and grew, leaving others far behind, because in Mittal's … [Link]
Mashable » Baby thanks parents for his first photoshoot with a golden shower
When you've got to go, you've got to go. A couple who was attempting to get some nice photos of the newest addition to their family learned that well. Photographer Abbie Rogers captured parents and their new baby, along with a little something she hadn't quite expected. SEE ALSO: Finally, a chair that will give the hugs we all need sometimes … [Link]
Popular Science » Super Mario and Flappy Bird Hacked Together Into One Game
Entertainment How it works is the craziest part Seth Bling, a popular YouTuber with almost 2 million subscribers, was recently able to code the entire Flappy Bird game using the Mario avatar as the input method. [Link]
Mashable » 'Batman v Superman' is bad, but there's still time to fix this franchise
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice sucks. A lot. But don't worry — the future of this franchise isn't totally fried yet. There's still time to fix it. The movie didn't find many fans here at Mashable. Critics in general picked apart what was seen as an incomprehensible story and baffling character motivations. SEE ALSO: 'Batman v Superman' $170 million box … [Link]
Mashable » Suspect in custody after gunshots at U.S. Capitol
The U.S. Capitol and White House went into lockdown on Monday afternoon after an incident in which a man pulled a gun in the building's Visitors Center and was shot by police. SEE ALSO: Apple and the FBI trade blows over digital security on Capitol Hill At a press conference Monday afternoon, Capitol Police Chief Matthew Verderosa said that the … [Link]
Mashable » Bert and Ernie rap Warren G and Nate Dogg's 'Regulate'
You wouldn't think it, but even Sesame Street requires some regulating. Master music mashup aficionado isthish~ the late Nate Dogg with Bert and Ernie's rendition of his and Warren G's 1994 g-funk hit. "Regulate." This is the same YouTube artist who created Doug Funnie rapping Ice Cube's 'Today Was a Good Day.' A hydraulic press crushing an alarm clock is all of us … [Link]
Mashable » 44 books on 44 presidents: Most. Boring. President. Ever.
Editor’s note: This is the twelfth 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. Hoo boy Remember how refreshed I felt after reading about President James Polk and garnering a new … [Link]
Mashable » 'Batman v Superman' totally tweaked Marvel, and you probably missed it
LOS ANGELES — DC v Marvel: Since the Dawn of Time. Ask anyone at Warner Bros./DC or Disney/Marvel about the other shop, and they'll totally downplay the spirited comic-book competition they've been engaged in for nearly a century. But you better believe it: The rivalry is real. Is it friendly? Not … quite. But it's fun! SEE ALSO: 17 infuriating, … [Link]
Mashable » Proposal takes an unexpected turn after couple winds up in emergency room
When planning a perfect engagement proposal, it's always a good idea to have a photographer handy to capture the excitement, tears of joy — or in this case, the beautiful emergency room. Reddit user Coltron4 posted a photo of his brother proposing in a not-so-typical romantic setting a hospital bed. SEE ALSO: Here's what happens when you break your foot at graduation … [Link]
Mashable » Pakistan vows to fight terror after 70 die in Lahore suicide attack
LAHORE, Pakistan — Pakistan's prime minister on Monday vowed to eliminate perpetrators of terror attacks such as the massive suicide bombing that targeted Christians gathered for Easter the previous day in the eastern city of Lahore, killing 70 people. The attack underscored both the militants' ability to stage large-scale attacks despite a months-long government offensive against them and the precarious … [Link]
Mashable » Apple's iOS 9.3 has even more issues than we thought
While Apple’s iOS 9.3 update brings some great new features like Night Shift and password protection for Notes, it also appears to render Internet browsers almost useless for many users. This follows the news that older devices were bricking after downloading the iOS update a few days after it released Apple pulled the ability to update to iOS 9.3 on older … [Link]
Popular Science » This 10-Year-Old Made Herself A Prosthetic Arm That Shoots Glitter
Technology It's called "Project Unicorn" With help, kid made a glitter cannon for her arm. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How to Build Wolfram Alpha-Style Computational APIs
The entire API economy and, dare we say, the entire connected world has two movements going on, both in the same direction. We are looking to automate more, while creating a better user experience. The computational API, one that performs calculations beyond simple database interactions and turns raw data into computational knowledge, has arisen as one possible solution.
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Mashable » 'The Nanny' cast reunited, proving they're still a happy family
"Oh Mr. Sheffield!" Some cast members of '90s favorite The Nanny turned up the nostalgia over the weekend with an impromptu reunion. SEE ALSO: Stars from 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Charmed' just came together for a big reunion Fran Drescher, the eponymous beautician from Flushing, joined Charles Shaughnessy, who played the charming Mr. Sheffield, in celebrating their costar Renée Taylor's 83rd birthday. Taylor played Sylvia Fine, … [Link]
Slashdot » One of Silicon Valley's Most Esteemed VCs Says Startups Are 'Mostly Crap'
An anonymous reader cites an article on VanityFair: Former Facebook employee Chamath Palihapitiya won't pull punches when it comes to lame tech companies. Palihapitiya's firm, Social Capital, has backed numerous tech companies with valuations in the billions, such as Slack, Box, and SurveyMonkey. But that doesn't mean that he is bullish on unicorn culture. He says "Most of those businesses … [Link]
Mashable » 80% of millennials have been 'ghosted,' survey finds
Along with text message breakups and catfishing, getting "ghosted" is a legitimate worry for today's young daters. In dating lingo, ghosting means to cease communication with a person without a formal "goodbye," by ignoring someone until they get the hint and stop texting or calling. Similar to a ghost, one minute they're there and the next…poof, they're gone. SEE ALSO: How to save … [Link]
Mashable » DJI's Phantom 4 is the iPhone of drones and so much fun to fly
If we all start flying drones it’ll be DJI’s fault. The company’s new Phantom 4 drone is not only the best-looking drone of its class, it also puts an incredible degree of flying intelligence in regular people’s hands. I will be so sad to send this one back. This is the second DJI quadcopter I’ve tested. The first was the … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Re-posts iOS 9.3 Build For Older Devices Affected By Activation Lock Bug
An anonymous reader cites an article on MacRumors: Just a few days after releasing the iOS 9.3 update, Apple stopped offering it to a selection of older devices including the iPad Air and earlier and the iPhone 5s and earlier due to an activation issue. When the update was pulled, Apple promised to release a new version of iOS 9.3 … [Link]
Mashable » Want to better engage online shoppers? A custom playlist for your website could do the trick.
There’s a clear, demonstrated effect of music on sales performance, with the right kind of tune helping stores significantly increase footfall and influence purchase decisions. Research from Gensler (PDF Link) also shows that the use of music can help businesses create emotional engagement around their product and strengthen their brand. And, as almost every marketer will tell you, consumers buy … [Link]
Mashable » We may soon be able to predict heat waves 7 weeks before they happen
Weather forecasts have always had a limited time horizon, with forecast skill dropping precipitously off a cliff into a sea of uncertainty around the 10-to-14-day mark. However, there are new signs that expiration date may soon need to be moved back by about 40 days when it comes to extreme summer heat waves in the Midwest and East Coast of … [Link]
Mashable » Stoner nuns surrounded by weed get a rad Photoshop Battle
Dude. These nuns grow weed. It's true, actually. These nuns, known as Sisters of the Valley, have been getting a lot of attention recently for promoting the medical benefits of marijuana. In fact, they've been getting so much attention that their Etsy store, which sold CBD tinctures, oils and sprays, was shut down, prompting a GoFundMe page. SEE ALSO: Anti-marijuana … [Link]
Mashable » Tumblr users rejoice: Replies are back!
Tumblr replies are back and better than ever. Back in October, Tumblr removed the ability for users to reply to posts on their blogs. Users were not happy but the blogging service promised a new way of replying to posts was coming. See also: Diary of a 'muggle IT' guy working at Hogwarts is magical pun perfection That day has arrived. … [Link]
Mashable » Members of four '90s boy bands made a song together, and it's both a dream and a nightmare
Further cementing the fact that no one will ever let the '90s die, members of four of the decade's biggest boy bands have come together to make a new song — right now, in 2016. For their upcoming SyFy movie Dead 7— written by Backstreet Boy and apparent TV-movie mastermind Nick Carter — members from NSYNC, the Backstreet Boys, 98 … [Link]
Mashable » Sneaky April Fool's fruit basket is actually full of delicious cakes and pastries
If you receive a fruit basket on April Fool's day, you have the right to be suspicious — it might be full of delicious cakes or pastries. SEE ALSO: These creepy cakes are way too awesome to eat Artist/photographer/baker extr~ McConnell made a very special fruit basket for April 1. It contains a sneaky, savory medley of lime meringues, caramel apple pies, … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch How NASA's Inflatable Space Habitat Will Inflate
Space Four possible scenarios… Take a look at the following animation the space agency released last week, which outlines four possible expansion scenarios for the BEAM once it's attached… [Link]
Slashdot » Sony's More Powerful PS4 To Be Announced Before PlayStation VR Launch
An anonymous reader quotes a report on Polygon about Sony's alleged PlayStation 4K, which Kotaku reported about earlier: Sony's more powerful version of the PlayStation 4 — also known as the "PlayStation 4.5" and "PlayStation 4K" — is expected to be announced prior to the launch of PlayStation VR this October, according to a new report from the Wall Street … [Link]
Mashable » Friends of Garry Shandling gathered for one last basketball game at his home
Even in death, Garry Shandling is a baller host. The comedian — who died March 24 at age 66 — was known in the comedy world for his mentorship of other comics including Sarah Silverman, Judd Apatow and Kevin Nealon, among many others. Shandling hosted a weekly basketball game every Sunday at his Los Angeles home for his comedian friends. After … [Link]
Mashable » Georgia's Republican governor blocks anti-LGBT 'religious liberty' bill
After weeks of pressure from prominent corporations, Georgia's Republican governor has decided to veto a "religious liberty" bill pushed by social conservatives that gay rights groups had decried as discriminatory. "Our people work side by side without regard to the color of our skin, or the religion we adhere to," Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal declared at a Monday morning press … [Link]
Popular Science » Sketchy MIT Drone Draws As It Flies
Aviation Meet the Flying Pantograph This drone copies as a human draws. [Link]
Mashable » Big Sean and Jhené Aiko are releasing an album together on Friday
Big Sean and Jhené Aiko are joining forces again. The pair, who previously teamed up for "I Know," "Beware" and "I'm Gonna Be," are releasing a full album together this time: Twenty88, out Friday. A Tidal rep tells Mashable that the album will be available for streaming exclusively at Tidal for four days, but will also be available for download. In addition … [Link]
Mashable » Pez Easter egg hunt overtaken by hordes of crazy, egg-hungry parents
Chaos reigned supreme at a family-oriented Easter egg hunt in Connecticut March 26. The Pez Visitor Center held their third annual hunt, hiding more than 9,000 eggs on three fields. The idea was to separate the hunts by age groups. It seems parents had other ideas. SEE ALSO: An open letter from the one Easter egg from a few years … [Link]
Slashdot » Oculus Rift Review: Virtual Reality is Almost Here
In what can be seen as a major milestone in the nascent, but fast-evolving virtual reality technology space, Facebook-owned Oculus on Monday began shipping the commercial version of the Rift. Several technology publications have posted their reviews of the Oculus Rift. The Verge, for instance, says: The high cost of buying and running high-end VR headsets makes them inaccessible to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » New maths proof shows how to stack oranges in 24 dimensions
Mathematicians have discovered the best way to pack spheres in 8 and 24 dimensions – the first real progress on this geometric mystery in almost two decades
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Mashable » Hong Kong egg waffles have become the newest, prettiest ice cream trend
The term "waffle cone" has a whole new meaning. Eggloo is a new ice cream shop in New York City that uses Hong Kong-style egg waffles as cones. The ice cream also comes with bountiful and colorful toppings including fresh fruit, candies and Asian delicacies such as mochi and Pocky. SEE ALSO: The donut ice cream cone has arrived to … [Link]
Mashable » Get rid of Netflix's annoying 'Continue Watching' button with this extension
We’re all familiar with binge-watching shows on Netflix, only to be rudely interrupted by the prompt that asks … "Are you still watching?" Of course, we're still watching. We're always watching, Netflix. See also: Netflix has tons of hidden categories — here's how to see them But now, thanks to a web extension seen by The Next Web, you can binge-watch … [Link]
Slashdot » Security Flaw In Truecaller Android App Exposes Data of Millions of Users
An anonymous reader writes about a newly found vulnerability in Truecaller: Security researchers have found a flaw in Truecaller, a popular service that indexes phone numbers and helps users block spammers and telemarketers. An article on Softpedia explains the vulnerability, "When users first install the Android app, they are prompted to enter their phone number, email address, and other personal … [Link]
Mashable » Dog waits patiently during weak toddler's boring playtime
Most dogs love to play with kids, but some games are just better than others. Fortunately, this Australian shepherd has mastered the art of extreme patience, and lets a little girl give a very slow ride in a wagon. Very slow. Bachelor party bros prank groom-to-be with a fear of heights Bert and Ernie rap Warren G and Nate Dogg's … [Link]
Mashable » The #BananaPeelChallenge has teens slipping all over the Internet
Teens, the arbiters of Internet culture, have found a fun new way to mortify themselves online: the #BananaPeelChallenge. SEE ALSO: Kids react to the Kylie Jenner lip challenge, prove kids know best It began with Twitter user Jason Oakes, who filmed his attempts to confirm the cartoon trope that bananas are, indeed, slippery. The resulting clip is a gift: Oakes' … [Link]
Mashable » Go inside Lego Wayne Manor in a new 'Lego Batman Movie' teaser
Lego Batman, you might actually be the Batman we need right now. A new Lego Batman Movie teaser, served up just days after the first, shows that Will Arnett's toy take might be the most self-aware Batman yet. During this interlude with Batman and Alfred, we learn that this caped crusader is going to handle the franchise's obsession with his dead … [Link]
Mashable » Finally, a chair that will give the hugs we all need sometimes
For those of us that just need a hug sometimes, we no longer have to rely on the kindness of friends or strangers. We can now throw money at our loneliness problem by purchasing the Free Hug Sofa. Created by Lee Eun Kyoung of South Korea, the sofa is made of soft material and has arms that hug you just … [Link]
Mashable » The Internet is not buying Jon Lovitz's engagement to Jessica Lowndes
From the looks of Jon Lovitz and Jessica Lowndes' social media accounts, there are wedding bells in their future. After a series of very vague posts by Lowndes on Instagram, the 90210 actress and her apparent fiancee, comedy legend Jon Lovitz, finally let the cat out of the bag over the Easter weekend. SEE ALSO: 100 years of engagement rings … [Link]
Mashable » Cat owner finds their feline's kitchen tile doppelganger
As if cats couldn't get any sneakier. Reddit user BklynWhovian shared a picture of their cat, River, over the weekend after finding some kitchen tile camouflage for the pet. SEE ALSO: Tiny kitten claps furry little paws for snacks 
The wide-eyed kitty blends so easily into a marbled countertop tile, it's hard to determine where River ends and the tile … [Link]
Popular Science » 'Star Wars Episode VII' Hits Amazon Prime April 1
Entertainment Finn and Rey will awaken the force later this week The seventh Star Wars film will make its way to Amazon Prime starting April 1 [Link]
Mashable » Modern career paths in experiential marketing that are perfect for creative minds
Today’s marketing professionals have to get crafty in order to attract eyeballs while simultaneously mitigating eye-rolls. "Thinking outside the box" has become "thinking inside Google Cardboard." Few PR stunts are as cringe-worthy as train-wreck attempts at IRL activations that miss the mark; and yet, few marketing campaigns generate as much buzz and brand recognition as a beautifully executed, compelling experiential play. … [Link]
Mashable » Report: CIA took photographs of naked detainees
The CIA routinely took naked photographs of terrorism suspects it detained before sending them to be tortured by foreign partners, The Guardian reported Monday. SEE ALSO: CIA torture report: Everything you need to know That the CIA photographed detainees before transport was buried in a footnote, deep in a 500-page excerpt of the Senate Intelligence Committee's report on CIA torture in 2014: But … [Link]
Mashable » 17 flower crown alternatives for a fresh statement
For better or worse, festival season is underway. Whether you're a veteran or a music rookie, we just have one request as you make the concert rounds. Please, please, please rethink your flower crown. SEE ALSO: 3 braided hairstyles you can knot miss this spring Unless you're Frida Kahlo reincarnated or have time traveled from ancient Greece, it's best to … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Scales the Great Firewall, Falls Off 105 Minutes Later
An anonymous reader writes: Citizens of mainland China unexpectedly found themselves with unfettered access to Google search late last night, commencing a golden age of censorship-free searching that lasted all of 105 minutes. For the duration of the film Edward Scissorhands, lasting from 11:30pm on Sunday to 1:15am on Monday morning, Google's search — but not other services like Gmail … [Link]
Mashable » New Instagram search bar takes stalking to the next level
Stalking on Instagram is going to change forever. Instagram is testing a new search bar that'll let you search a specific person's followers, as well as who they're following. The search bars appear under the "Followers" and "Following" section within the app. While Mashable recently discovered the feature, it appears Instagram is testing it among a only select group of users. … [Link]
Mashable » Drone footage shows ancient city's destruction by ISIS
The Syrian army, with assistance from Russia, has retaken the ancient city of Palmyra, which the extremist group ISIS has been holding for nearly a year. Russian state TV on Friday aired drone footage of the battle-scarred city, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. John Oliver shares compelling conspiracy theory about Cadbury Creme Eggs Bachelor party bros prank groom-to-be … [Link]
Mashable » Pandora brings back its founder in new role as CEO and savior
Pandora just pressed the shuffle button on its leadership. Tim Westergren, the founder who launched Pandora's online radio service in 2000, is taking over as CEO for the first time in 12 years as part of a broader executive shakeup announced Monday. Re-united and it feels so good — but not to Pandora investors. Wall Street sent Pandora's stock down … [Link]
Mashable » Alaska volcano propels ash more than 20,000 feet into the air
A volcano in Alaska's remote Aleutian Islands erupted on Sunday, tossing ash at least 20,000 feet into the air and prompting aviation alerts. On Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration cited pilot reports and satellite data showing that the ash cloud had risen in height and spread rapidly northeast. The cloud is now as high as 37,000 feet, which is in … [Link]
Mashable » He snaps, he scores: Kristaps Porzingis learns to Snapchat like a pro
Kristaps Porzingis spends most of his time holding down under the rim for the New York Knicks as a center-forward, but Mashable's Connor Finnegan got him to take a few minutes away from dominating the boards to learn a little about what he can do with the hottest messaging app of the moment: Snapchat. To return the favor, Porzingis then tried … [Link]
Mashable » Bachelor party bros prank groom-to-be with a fear of heights
It's a prank! It's a prank! Being best friends and all, these guys clearly knew that their friend holds an irrational fear of heights. So when it came time for his bachelor party, this man specifically told his friends that skydiving and bungee jumping were off the list of possible activities. Instead, these friends decided to trick the groom into thinking he's going … [Link]
Slashdot » Popular Transmission BitTorrent Client Released For Windows
An anonymous reader quotes an article on The Next Web: Transmission, one of the most popular BitTorrent clients for OS X and Linux, has finally arrived on Windows after roughly a decade in existence. The open-source file sharing app, developed by volunteers and available without ads for free, boasts a small footprint (about 25MB on Windows), support for encryption, a … [Link]
Mashable » Los Angeles is considering a tax on medical marijuana to help the homeless
Los Angeles may have devised an unusual idea to curb the homelessness rates in the Skid Rows of old Hollywood. City officials are reportedly mulling over a plan in a series of budget talks that would utilize a portion of the tax revenue generated from the local medical marijuana industry to build more affordable housing units for local residents. Earlier … [Link]
Mashable » People really seem to like Kroger's inclusive unisex bathroom policy
Some businesses know how to treat their customers. North Carolina's ban on anti-discrimination laws that allowed transgender people to use the restroom aligned with their gender identity has been widely criticized. And it seems like businesses are taking a stand in their own way. SEE ALSO: Bathroom phobias trans and non-binary people think you should actually have A Kroger in … [Link]
Mashable » In photos: How ISIS destroyed ancient treasures in Palmyra
When the Syrian army drove the Islamic State from the city of Palmyra on Sunday, it didn't just hand ISIS a major defeat. It also recaptured an ancient place filled with beautiful relics, a city that Syrians call "the Bride of the Desert." Many of the historic sites and statues were heavily damaged during the ISIS occupation, which lasted nearly a … [Link]
Slashdot » Why BART Is Falling Apart
HughPickens.com writes: Matthias Gafni writes in the San Jose Mercury News that the engineers who built BART, the rapid transit system serving the San Francisco Bay Area that started operation in 1972, used principles developed for the aerospace industry rather than tried-and-true rail standards. And that's the trouble. "Back when BART was created, (the designers) were absolutely determined to establish … [Link]
Mashable » The unique challenges of being a young, female Syrian refugee
"Nice to meet you," says Hanan, via Skype from Tyre, Lebanon. SEE ALSO: This school principal is helping Syrian refugee girls, one chair at a time The 14-year-old Syrian refugee is beaming. Just a few months ago, she spoke no English and this is a triumphant moment. Hanan, who fled Damascus with her parents and two brothers in 2013, has long … [Link]
Mashable » Chrissy Teigen had a McDonald's themed baby shower; life is grand
What she order? Fish filet? Actually, she got dozens of hashbrowns and a nice helping of fries. Chrissy Teigen had her second baby shower on March 26 in Los Angeles, following her March 6 shower in New York. SEE ALSO: Chrissy Teigen had to change her phone number because it was published in her cookbook The west coast fête was … [Link]
Popular Science » Japan's Black Hole-Hunting Telescope May Be In Trouble
Space Hitomi oh my Japan has lost contact with the ASTRO-H space telescope, a.k.a. "Hitomi." [Link]
Mashable » Putting on the Oculus Rift: 'Time will move by without you realizing it'
The Oculus Rift is finally here, but here's the deal: you gotta be a video gamer and it won't be cheap. Though VR headsets really do immerse you into the game, is it worth the cost? Mashable Games Editor Chelsea Stark tries on one of these headsets and tells you all you need to know before placing your orderRead Chelsea's full … [Link]
Mashable » 'Walking Dead' enrages Internet by leaving another character's fate up in the air
Caution: Spoilers ahead! Is he dead or isn't he? We've been here before, folks. Yes, I know there was was a lot of blood. And possibly a little brain matter, too. But let's just relax. It doesn't take much splatter to coat a camera lens, right? SEE ALSO: What in the bloody hell just happened on 'The Walking Dead'? The penultimate … [Link]
Mashable » Oculus Rift review: Virtual reality gaming is finally ready for your living room
After years of development,the virtual reality headset is finally here…It’s about damn time.The Oculus Rift has taken a long and winding road to its first full release. The gadget began as a bulky Kickstarter project nearly four years ago; it’s now a highly anticipated headset boosted by multiple billions in Facebook money.And today, the final, consumer-ready version of the Rift arrives … [Link]
Mashable » 'Jurassic Park' recut as an upbeat nature documentary is the film you didn't know you needed
Spielberg classic Jurassic Park taught us that the existence of prehistoric creatures in the modern-day world would probably be a recipe for disaster. In our latest installment of "Trailer Mix," we challenge that idea, digging beneath the surface of all four Jurassic Park films to reimagine the franchise as a nature documentary. Watch and observe the lifecycle of an adorable … [Link]
Slashdot » Zero-Rating Harms Poor People, Public Interest Groups Tell FCC
An anonymous reader links to an article on Motherboard: The nation's largest internet service providers are undermining US open internet rules, threatening free speech, and disproportionately harming poor people by using a controversial industry practice called "zero-rating," a coalition of public interest groups wrote in a letter to federal regulators on Monday. Companies like Comcast, Verizon and AT&T use zero-rating, … [Link]
Mashable » 17 infuriating, logic-defying plot holes in 'Batman v Superman'
Spoiler alert: If you haven't seen Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, this will spoil it. If you have, and you thought it held together OK, this will definitely spoil it. LOS ANGELES — Give it credit: Batman v Superman has been a lot of fun to talk about. The sweeping existential puzzles it presents have ranged from totally valid (why … [Link]
Mashable » Child has a pretty nihilistic outlook on life, takes it out on her homework
If anything, this child is a pragmatist. Reddit user MentalSewage shared an image of their daughter's homework page, on which the correct answer was supposed to be "we have this." SEE ALSO: Child writes that dream super power is murder, maybe needs a time-out Instead, she wrote "we have shit." The point of the homework is to help kids practice reading … [Link]
Popular Science » Who Will Be First To "Hack The Code" Of Aging?
Health A race to the finish In 2014, Joon Yun, founder of the Palo Alto Institute in California, announced the $1 million Palo Alto Longevity Prize. Its goal: to “hack the code” of aging. [Link]
Mashable » KFC ties up with Mumbai's iconic dabbwalas to launch meal boxes in India
KFC launched its 5-in-1 meal box in India with an unusual collaboration with Mumbai's 125-year-old iconic food delivery network of dabbawalas. See also: Edible spoons promise to be tasty while saving the planet In an innovative marketing campaign, several Mumbai dabbawalas delivered KFC's meal boxes, along with their usual tiffin boxes to customers today afternoon. The new boxes contained a combination … [Link]
Mashable » The real shark week: 15 words that accurately describe your period
Has the "visit from Aunt Flo" got you stuffing your face with chocolate? Are you currently curled up in the fetal position wishing Mother Nature gave you a different gift? Well, we can't really help you with those problems, but here are 15 funny words to call your period because that time of the month is not a joke.More details and … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: How Do You Deal With Glare On Cellphones?
An anonymous reader writes: As far as I know, I am not particularly sensitive to glare; I've used CRTs in offices full of overhead fluorescent lights, and just ignored the terrible reflections, and I've worked in places where the natural sunlight cleverly funneled in by architects was bounced around by glass walls and mirrors in just the right way to … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 28 March 2016
Holoportation (YouTube) — video of teleconferencing with the Hololens. I hope my avatar wears more pants than I do. Wordfilter — package to filter out slurs and the kinds of things you don’t want your bot saying on Twitter. (via … [Link]
Mashable » John Oliver shares compelling conspiracy theory about Cadbury Creme Eggs
Put down your chocolate and wake up, sheeple! Taking a page from everyone's favorite Internet citizens — conspiracy theorists — John Oliver and Last Week Tonight somehow links Cadbury Creme eggs (and how they are terrible) to the Illuminati. We've all been so blind. Drone footage shows ancient city's destruction by ISIS Stylish toddler dancing on a TV show will get you on … [Link]
Mashable » Sneaky-ass bird scares dude just trying to make a funny video
Some birds have no chill. Twitter user Dylan Higgs was investigating noises in an air vent when the culprit suddenly showed its beak. SEE ALSO: Fame-hungry bird spectacularly photobombs live stream of a train station While Higgs assumed the noises came from a trapped bird, he wasn't planning on the creature being so sneaky. He posted the video on Snapchat … [Link]
Slashdot » Ubuntu Tablet Now Available For Pre-Order
prisoninmate writes: During last month's MWC 2016 event, Canonical had the BQ Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition tablet on display at their huge booth, along with the superb Meizu PRO 5 Ubuntu Edition smartphone, and the Sony Xperia Z1 and OnePlus One Ubuntu Phones. The company teased users last week with the availability for pre-order of the first ever Ubuntu tablet … [Link]
Mashable » 15 words we use for periods that are funny any time of the month
Video: Vicky Leta, Andrea Romano, Alisa Stern Shark Week. Aunt Flo. Period. All of these words are euphemisms for one thing: menstruation. So why can't we just use the word menstruation? Well, there's probably a lot of reasons, ranging from everything from social pressures to the idea that the word is just a little bit hard to say. A recent … [Link]
Mashable » This new Jeff Buckley video is like a choose-your-own-adventure love story
The new music video for Jeff Buckley's cover of Bob Dylan's "Just Like a Woman" is like one of those old choose-your-own-adventure book~ from the '80s — but this time, it's a love story that's in your hands. Created with interactive media company Interlude in collaboration with Blind design studios, the animated clip allows you to explore the various phases of a single … [Link]
Mashable » Shanghai Disneyland opening tickets sell out within hours
If you're looking for tickets to Shanghai Disneyland's opening day on Jun. 16, you're probably out of luck. Tickets were sold out within hours of going on sale at midnight on Monday, Bloomberg reported Monday. 
A girl buys tickets of the Shanghai Disney Resort on Chinese online shopping site Taobao.com in Shanghai, China, 28 March 2016.Image: qnb/ImaginechinaPeople who don't mind missing … [Link]
Mashable » Three men charged for terrorism as death toll from Brussels attacks rises to 35
BRUSSELS — Belgian federal prosecutors on Monday said three more people have been ordered held on charges of participating in terrorist activities. Prosecutors did not immediately release details on the alleged terrorist acts or whether they were linked to last week's suicide bombings at Brussels Airport and in the Brussels subway that killed at least 35 people and injured some … [Link]
Mashable » No CGI, but the 1970s Spider-Man TV show had spunk
Fred Waugh takes a peek through the camera, in costume as Spider-Man.Image: CBS/Getty ImagesIn September 1977, CBS brought Stan Lee’s Spider-Man to television with a two-hour movie, which was then extended as a series entitled The Amazing Spider-Man.Peter Parker was played by Australian actor Nicholas Hammond, who had previously played the young Friedrich von Trapp in The Sound of Music and … [Link]
Mashable » India has the slowest Internet speeds in Asia, but things are changing slowly
Despite having one of the largest number of Internet users in the world, India's ambitious digital ambitions continue to be hindered by slow Internet connection speeds. India had both the slowest average connection speed and peak connection speed in Asia-Pacific, according to Akamai's latest State of the Internet Report for the fourth quarter of 2015. See also: India to surpass US … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Elasticsearch Essentials – $15.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Elasticsearch Essentials" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-03-29 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » South Korea floats 100,000 anti-Kim leaflets to the North
South Koreans launched 100,000 anti-Kim Jong-un propaganda leaflets over the border into North Korea on Monday. AFP said the activist group, Fighters for Free North Korea, had sent 50,000 similar leaflets over in an earlier exercise on Saturday, on the sixth anniversary of the sinking of South Korean warship, the ROKS Cheonan, which the South blames the North for. 
Longstanding … [Link]
Mashable » Stunning photos and timelapse video capture a journey on India's longest train
In the vast network of India's railways, the Dibrugarh-Kanyakumari Vivek Express holds a special place as the longest train in the country in terms of both time and distance. It covers a distance of 4,273 km in 85 hours, as it traverses the diverse landscapes between Dibrugarh in north-east India and Kanyakumari, the southern-most tip of the Indian mainland. See also: … [Link]
Slashdot » Slaughter At The Bridge: Uncovering A Colossal Bronze Age Battle
schwit1 quotes a report from the American Association for the Advancement of Science via Sciencemag.org: About 3200 years ago, two armies clashed at a river crossing near the Baltic Sea. The confrontation can't be found in any history books — the written word didn't become common in these parts for another 2000 years — but this was no skirmish between … [Link]
Mashable » Singapore's National Gallery unveils first international show with Paris' Centre Pompidou
SINGAPORE — After two years of preparation, an ambitious cross-cultural modern art exhibition between Singapore and Paris' Centre Pompidou will open to the public later this week. The curators of the National Gallery here and Centre Pompidou, which houses the largest modern art museum in Europe, will unveil the exhibition of works from European masters and famous Southeast Asian artists, … [Link]
Mashable » This baby panda will do anything to get out of taking a bath
If you thought you've got a serious case of the Monday blues, wait till you watch this video of an adult panda trying to give its cub a bath. From the squeals the little one lets out and the fight it's putting up, it's obvious that bath time is not exactly a welcomed affair in this crib. The struggle is … [Link]
Mashable » Malaysia's Banksy makes a clown of Prime Minister, netizens follow suit
When Malaysian artist and activist Fahmi Reza, first started making clown parodies of Malaysia's prime minister Najib Razak, little did he know people will start comparing him to renowned graffiti artist, Banksy. According to AFP, Fahmi started posting clown caricatures of Razak back in January following the latter's repeated attempts at thwarting investigations into his corruption allegations. SEE ALSO: Acclaimed … [Link]
Mashable » Storm Katie forces flights to divert and bridges to close in Britain
LONDON — Some flights at London's Gatwick Airport have been diverted due to high winds battering much of Britain. Four flights were unable to land early Monday morning because of winds associated with Storm Katie. Britain's Met Office said winds of 87 mph (140 kph) had been reported on the Isle of Wight and winds of 77 mph (124 kph) … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft 'deeply sorry' for offensive tweets by its Tay chatbot
Microsoft AI chatbot Tay, launched last week as an experiment to learn how millennials talk, quickly became an embarrassment for the company as it posted racist and offensive tweets and was subsequently pulled offline. On Friday, Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Research Peter Lee published an apology and an explanation for Tay's misbehavior, saying the company is "deeply sorry for the unintended … [Link]
Mashable » 16 times Britain was the best country in the world at swearing
LONDON — We're really, really good at swearing in Britain. We pride ourselves on it. Whether it's screaming foul-mouthedly at fellow road users, blasting four-letter words at cold-callers or simply tweeting a creative mish-mash of insults at our best-loved politicians, we've got this whole bad language thing down to a T. See also: 23 times British tweets ruled Twitter Here's some … [Link]
Slashdot » Volcano Erupts In Southwest Alaska, Sending Ash 20,000 Feet
USA Today reports that according to the U.S. Geological Survey, the Pavlov Volcano, "about 600 miles southwest of Anchorage, erupted at 4:18 p.m. local time. The agency says the eruption also led to tremors on the ground. … The USGS has raised the volcano alert level to "Warning" and the aviation warning to 'Red.'" Television station KTUU of Anchorage has … [Link]
Mashable » Korean streetwear label Charm's goes bold with intimidating Chinese slogans
What happens when you mix the early noughties' nu rave trend with scholastic Chinese slogans? Fashion's next big thing, if Charm's has its way. Yohan Kang, creative director of the South Korean streetwear label is popularly regarded as Seoul's answer to Moschino's Jeremy Scott. SEE ALSO: Our favourite street style looks spotted during Tokyo Fashion Week Known for his cheeky streetwear … [Link]
Mashable » Chanel's Singapore pop-up is one airport we don't mind getting stuck in
SINGAPORE — Set foot into Chanel's latest pop-up store here, and you'd swear you were at a real airport. A really stylish airport, let me add. For 12 days, On Pedder's sprawling one-storey space at Scotts Square has been transformed into an airport-themed plaza by the French luxury house. SEE ALSO: These emoji snuck into Chanel's fashion show Run by the … [Link]
Slashdot » Japan's Space Agency Loses Contact With New X-Ray Telescope Satellite "Hitomi"
As carried here by the San Francisco Chronicle, The Associated Press reports that Japanese space agency JAXA reports that it has lost contact with its new satellite "Hitomi," deployed last month and designed to explore deep space with X-ray telescopes. The AP story linked quotes Harvard astronomer Jonathan McDowell, who surmises that an "energetic event" has sent the craft into … [Link]
Mashable » Incredible artist uses her feet and mouth to create intricate paintings
Few people can paint beautiful works of art. Even fewer can do so without the use of their hands. Visual artist Alana Ciena Tillman was born without muscle use in her hands, but that hasn't stopped her from following her dreams of becoming a painter. "I've been painting since I was 5," Tillman told Mashable in an email. "Painting by mouth … [Link]
Mashable » White House celebrates 138 years of Easter Egg rolls
Ahead of Monday's official Easter Egg Roll, the White House has shared the above video which celebrates 138 years of the traditional spring event The Easter Monday activity has been a presidential tradition since 1878 when the first roll took place under President Rutherford B. Hayes. The video touches on a few moments from the event's history, including the desegregation … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West drops surprise Easter Sunday track
Kanye West may go on the occasional (okay, frequent) Twitter rant, but never let it be said that he doesn't enjoy the holidays like the rest of us On Sunday, the rapper and fashion designer dropped a surprise track on his fans via SoundCloud See also: Kanye West adds Google co-founder Larry Page to his quest for cash The track is … [Link]
Slashdot » Redbox Plans To Launch New Streaming Service 'Redbox Digital'
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Consumer Reports: Redbox, the movie and game-rental kiosk service, might be getting back into the streaming game a few years after its digital streaming service, Redbox Instant, failed. The new Redbox streaming service could be a pay-per-view option for rentals and purchases like Apple iTunes or Vudu. The trade publication Variety — which … [Link]
Mashable » Graphic novel of the week: This 'Archie' kid is going places
Confession: Until this week, in two decades of living in America, I had never so much as picked up an Archie comic. I hadn't really seen the need, to be honest. Glancing at their covers at supermarket checkouts over the years told me pretty much everything I needed to know — that Archie was caught in some sort of chaste … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2268: A gold sarcophagus!
Where do you want to spend eternity? [Link]
Mashable » Welcoming the dead to dinner: How an isolated village in Svaneti honors their deceased
The village of Lenjeri is silent.The sun rarely peaks out from behind a thin layer of clouds, and pine-covered hills rise over the traditional stone tower buildings. The only sound comes from the giant Caucasian Shepherd, suitably nicknamed "Lion", that barks at every soul that crosses his path. Yet the isolation outside seems suitable, as everyone has gathered indoors. On January 18th, … [Link]
Mashable » ‘Once Upon a Time’ starts fight against Hades with a surprising hero leading the charge
The Underworld battleground has heated up, and there's a surprising new hero in the frontlines. After living in his family’s shadow for years, Henry embraced his Author role and is ready to rewrite Hades' story to help take down the evil ruler. But that decision didn’t come easily — it took a huge sacrifice from Hook and his brother, Liam, … [Link]
Mashable » What in the bloody hell just happened on 'The Walking Dead'?
"We didn't end it." "No, we started something." This exchange between Rick and Morgan in the penultimate episode of The Walking Dead Season 6 pretty much sums it all up. Alexandria boldly picked a fight with the Saviors, but while no one believes it's actually over, their mistake might be thinking that they're ready for the fight that's coming to them. … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' Jaime Lannister meets Alison Brie in Apple TV ad
What happens when you put Game of Thrones' Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) together with Alison Brie (Community, Mad Men) in a romantic situation? Not as much as you might think That's what we find out in a new commercial for Apple TV in which the two actors practice a kissing scene in their trailer. When things don't work out in … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How BYU Will Use APIs to Give Students Control of Their Data
As we turn more and more to the Cloud, Big Data, and the Internet of Things to help run our lives, we’re seeing a rise in Cybercrime; colleges and universities are no exception. In February of this year, over 63,000 students at the University of Central Florida had their sensitive personal data exposed including social security numbers, names, and addresses. … [Link]
Mashable » Enjoy this completely ridiculous play from Spain's pro basketball league
This weekend's greatest basketball highlight comes from neither the NBA nor March Madness. Instead, let's go to Spain, where a former NBA player was absolutely humiliated via an extremely nifty bit of ball-handling by a 5-foo-10 dude named Facundo Campazzo. SEE ALSO: Even Coach K's apology for scolding Oregon's star player smacks of sanctimony Campazzo is an Argentine who plays for … [Link]
Slashdot » Japan's Loses Contact With New X-Ray Telescope Satellite "Hitomi"
As carried here by the San Francisco Chronicle, The Associated Press reports that Japanese space agency JAXA reports that it has lost contact with its new satellite "Hitomi," deployed last month and designed to explore deep space with X-ray telescopes. The AP story linked quotes Harvard astronomer Jonathan McDowell, who surmises that an "energetic event" has sent the craft into … [Link]
Mashable » Alicia and Cary made some BIG decisions in the latest 'Good Wife'
It's finally starting to feel like The Good Wife is heading toward the end. In Sunday's uneven episode, "Unmanned," several of the show's core relationships have started to break and, in one case, seems to have ended. It's a weird hour filled with a lot of plot. "Unmanned" opened with Alicia and Jason lounging in her bed. Their fun time … [Link]
Mashable » Taliban faction claims Pakistan bombing that killed 65
A breakaway Pakistani faction of the militant Taliban group has claimed responsibility for an Easter Sunday bombing that killed 65 people in a park in the eastern city of Lahore that was crowded with Christians, including many children. SEE ALSO: Easter Sunday explosion in Pakistan leaves 65 dead Ahsanullah Ahsan, spokesman for Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, told the Associated Press that a suicide … [Link]
Mashable » Texting while walking could soon be illegal in New Jersey
Jared Schumacher is among the hundreds of thousands of New Jerseyans who routinely use electronic devices to text, listen to music or do other tasks as they walk outdoors. But if a "distracted walking" measure recently proposed by a state assemblywoman eventually becomes law, the Trenton man and others like him could be facing fines or even jail time. See also: … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Releases a Version of Windows 10 For the Chinese Government
Tech In Asia reports that Microsoft has completed their Windows 10 Chinese Government Edition, citing Caixin magazine's interview with Microsoft China's CEO. "Haupter told Caixin that it features fewer of Microsoft's consumer-targeted apps and services," the site reports, "while including more management and security controls, in accordance with the needs of China's government." It was back in December that Microsoft … [Link]
Mashable » Syracuse is first 10-seed to reach Final Four after epic comeback win over Virginia
Down 14 points at halftime, Syracuse could have folded. Instead, the Orange stormed back to beat top-seed Virginia and book themselves a trip to the Final Four. Syracuse made history in doing so, becoming the first 10-seed to ever reach a Final Four of March Madness. SEE ALSO: Even Coach K's apology for scolding Oregon's star player smacks of sanctimony This … [Link]
Mashable » Riot mars Brussels attack victims shrine
Belgian riot police clashed Sunday with hundreds of right-wing hooligans at a temporary shrine honoring victims of the Brussels suicide bombings. SEE ALSO: Organizers postpone Brussels 'March Against Fear' over security concerns Police used water cannon when scuffles broke out in front of the Bourse, which has become a symbolic rallying point for people to pay their respects to those … [Link]
Mashable » Mark Zuckerberg weighs in on wave of terror attacks
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted a statement to his Facebook page on Sunday addressing the recent wave of terrorist attacks across the world, expressing his hope to "create a world where understanding and empathy can spread faster than hate." SEE ALSO: Facebook asks people nowhere near Pakistan explosion if they're OK The statement was posted several hours after the … [Link]
Mashable » Syracuse player hits March Madness three-pointer while missing a shoe
March Madness is known for its ability to surprise. But this — this takes things in a different direction. Syracuse player Tyler Lydon hit a three-pointer Sunday during his team's Elite Eight game against Virginia. That's all well and good — but what's crazy is that Lydon took (and made!) the shot with only one shoe on. SEE ALSO: Even … [Link]
Mashable » What does it take to be a professional drone pilot?
Rather than dexterity or flying skills, what you really need to be a professional civilian drone pilot may simply be patience. Australian startup Ninox, which began trials in 2015, is one of a number of local companies that has a business plan relying on the services of professional drone pilots. Ninox, in particular, plans to hire out its unmanned aerial … [Link]
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