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 » Man Builds 'Scarlett Johansson' Robot From Scratch
An anonymous reader writes: 42-year-old product and graphic designer Ricky Ma has spent more than $50,000 building a replica Scarlett Johansson robot from scratch. The robot, named Mark 1, responds to a set of programmed verbal commands spoken into a microphone and has moving facial expressions. Ricky said, "When I was a child, I liked robots. Why? Because I liked … [Link]
Mashable » Chicago man appears to stream his own shooting on Facebook
I guess it was only a matter of time. Chicago Police are investigating an extraordinary video that appears to capture the shooting of a man while he was streaming on Facebook Live. Watch the video (graphic content): In the clip, which was re-recorded from its original source on Thursday and disseminated widely, a man in a blue Chicago White Sox … [Link]
Mashable » Knife found at former O.J. Simpson home not connected to murders
Los Angeles — After nearly a month of testing, Los Angeles police detectives have concluded a knife found at the former estate of O.J. Simpson was not the weapon used to kill Simpson's ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman in 1994. Police Capt. Andy Neiman said Friday that investigators ruled out the knife after weeks of forensic investigation, … [Link]
Mashable » Believable Edward Snowden 'AMA' is a piece of high-quality trolling
Leave it to Reddit to troll us with a surprisingly funny — and poignant — April Fools' Day prank involving none other than Reddit hero Edward Snowden Snowden, who frequently weighs in on current events from his Twitter account, logged on to Reddit on Friday for a special April Fools' Day AMA. Or at least, that's what the moderators of r/Technology … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump's truth is crazier than April Fools' Day fiction
Twitter collectively woke up Friday morning on April Fools' Day, hoping GOP front-runner Donald Trump would come out and say his candidacy was a ruse all along. The Twitterverse didn't get its wish. Instead, it woke up to a handful of political April Fools' Day jokes that fell flat — with many saying the truth of the 2016 presidential contest … [Link]
Slashdot » North Korea Launches Missile and Tries To Jams GPS Signals
An anonymous reader writes: Hours after North Korea fired a short-range missile into the sea in retaliation for ongoing U.S. join military drills with South Korea, they started jamming GPS navigation systems near its border with South Korea, affecting hundreds of fishing boats but not causing any immediate danger. There were no disruptions to drivers' satellite navigation system or air … [Link]
Mashable » Siri now responds appropriately to sexual assaults
Siri has been updated to more appropriately and consistently respond to statements involving sexual assault and abuse, Apple confirmed to ABC News. SEE ALSO: Apple may finally be bringing Siri to the Mac In mid-March, JAMA Internal Medicine published an article noting how personal assistant A.I.s like Siri, Cortana, S Voice and Google Now responded inconsistently and incompletely to phrases … [Link]
Slashdot » Windows 10 Anniversary Update Will Bring Android Notifications To Your PC
An anonymous reader writes: In an Anniversary Update scheduled to launch this summer, Microsoft is bringing a new Action Center UI to Windows 10 PCs and Windows 10 Mobile. [According to WinBeta.org,] the new Action Center will sync up to to the cloud, allowing users to dismiss a notification on more than one device. For example, users will be able … [Link]
Slashdot » US Won't Say How Many H-1B Workers Are Female
dcblogs quotes a report from Computerworld: When the U.S. begins accepting applications for new H-1B skilled-worker visas today, we can be certain that tech workers from India will make up a large portion of the requests. While program data shows which job categories, countries and companies are awarded the most visas, the federal government says it is not tracking applicants' … [Link]
Mashable » April Fools' Day 2016: 9 celebs who tried to pull a fast one on their fans
Celebrities, they're just like us: April Fools' Day edition. On April 1, famous people get an itch that they can only scratch by lying through their teeth. And, unlike the rest of us, whose harmless pranks only affect our siblings and pets, these celebrities toy with thousands of fans' emotions with their hoaxes. SEE ALSO: These brands are living April … [Link]
Mashable » Bernie Sanders supporter Rosario Dawson says Obama should have tweeted more
NEW YORK — Actress Rosario Dawson, a Bernie Sanders supporter, said Friday that some Democrats "lost faith" in President Barack Obama shortly after he took office, leading to the losses of Democratic elected officials. "They all organized and they thought that they had their guy, their one person. But within two months of him becoming president, people lost faith," Dawson said … [Link]
Slashdot » CIA Left Inert Explosives On School Bus After Exercise
An anonymous reader writes: Students were transported in a Virginia school bus carrying inert explosives left by the CIA, officials said. The explosives were discovered in the engine, only after the Loudoun County Public Schools bus was undergoing maintenance. "The CIA assured Loudoun officials the training material used in this exercise is stable and posed no danger to students on … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix's 'The Ranch' is TV reunion Ashton Kutcher and Danny Masterson had been waiting for
PASADENA, Calif. — Hyde and Kelso — sorry, Danny Masterson and Ashton Kutcher — have been trying to make a TV show together for a full decade. Ever since they met, bonded and became friends during their eight-year run on That '70s Show (1998-2006), the actors have looked for a way to bring a new project to the small screen. … [Link]
Mashable » 'Powerpuff Yourself' is your new Internet addiction
Sugar, spice and wasting time on the Internet. These are the ingredients that make us all Powerpuff Girls, thanks to Cartoon Network's Powerpuff Yourself, which turns ordinary Powerpuff Girls fans into animated characters. SEE ALSO: Watch a never-before-seen clip from Cartoon Network's new 'Powerpuff Girls' series After the entire Mashable staff Powerpuffed themselves (don't worry about how that sounds), we … [Link]
Popular Science » Amazon CEO's Space Company Launched Reusable Rocket For Third Time
Space Blue Origin's hat trick Tomorrow, the company will attempt a third launch, according to tweets from Bezos today. [Link]
Mashable » Iman mourns death of her mother months after David Bowie's passing
Supermodel Iman announced Friday that her mother, Marian Abdulmajid, has passed away. The news comes only a few months after the death of Iman's husband, rock star David Bowie, who died after a lengthy battle with cancer. Iman shared the news about her mother on Instagram and Twitter, posting a photo from her wedding that shows the model smiling alongside her father, late … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Jungle Book' clothing collection is here and it's stunning
Fans of the upcoming live-action flick, The Jungle Book, can celebrate by wearing a limited-edition collaboration with Kenzo. In anticipation of the film's release on April 15, the brand partnered with Disney to create a stunning line of sweatshirts, printed shorts and shirts, among other items. 
The Jon Favreau-directed film, which stars Lupita Nyong'o, Scarlett Johansson and Idris Elba, inspired … [Link]
Slashdot » DJI Files Patent Lawsuit Against Yuneec, Marking Industry's First Legal Fight
An anonymous reader writes: The world's most successful consumer drone manufacturer, DJI, has filed a lawsuit in California claiming Yuneec has infringed on two of its patents. The claim centers on "systems and methods for target tracking," and "interchangeable mounting platform." They're asking the court to halt the sale of the infringing Yuneec products and systems. The case marks the … [Link]
Popular Science » How 'Popular Science' First Covered Apple
Technology Four decades of computing Apple retrospective… [Link]
Mashable » Chelsea Peretti and Jordan Peele are having a super majestic engagement
Being engaged is magical, especially when it includes a commercial deal and a jumping dolphin. Comedians Jordan Peele and Chelsea Peretti are engaged in real life. They are also the best comedic duo since Amy and Tina. SEE ALSO: Washing machine with googly eyes is force-fed a brick, has a freakout And now they've brought their comedic prowess to a … [Link]
Mashable » Batpup has arrived to save the animals of Gotham
Nana nana nana nana, Batpup. Batpup is gracing the Internet with his cuteness thanks to Imgur user, lerasi, who posted a photo of a black puppy with a familiar looking white patch of fur on his chest. It sure looks like the Batman symbol and now we're left wondering where he keeps his grappling hook. SEE ALSO: Batman-in-training successfully tests self-made batclaw … [Link]
Mashable » 'Gilmore Girls' finds a new cast member as a comedian inserts himself into old episodes
Some Gilmore Girls fans are actually Gilmore guys. With Netflix's upcoming revival of the classic sitcom, people are constantly making guesses as to which cast members will make their triumphant return to Stars Hollow. Comedian Benjamin Siemon is taking this Gilmore obsession one step further by promoting himself as the newest member of the cast. See also: 31 'Gilmore Girls' inspired … [Link]
Mashable » Hamburger Helper's April Fool's rap album is actually excellent
Hamburger Helper has created a rap album and you are probably going to love it. Hamburger Helper's anthropomorphic glove is leaving behind the hearty family dinners to cut loose in the club with a new hip-hop mixtape called "Watch the Stove" released Beyonce-style in honor of April Fools' Day. SEE ALSO: These brands are living April Fools' Day with zest to … [Link]
Popular Science » You’ve Been Looking at Amazon Dash All Wrong
Technology Amazon’s push-button technology is about augmenting your appliances and your life Amazon Dash is expanding its offerings in ways that have had us thinking. This seemingly unnecessary technology has a lot of potential as it evolves. The best part is… [Link]
Slashdot » At 40, There's Never Been a Tech Company Quite Like Apple
Mike Murphy, reporting for Quartz: Forty years ago today, two college dropouts decided to start selling cobbled-together computers out of a garage in California because they couldn't afford the ones on the market. They had an intricate wood-cut logo, not much money or manpower, and their first computer only sold about 175 units. But in the years between then and … [Link]
Popular Science » How Did the Apollo Command and Service Modules Separate?
From Our Blogs: Vintage Space Though they spent the bulk of every Apollo mission mated as one spacecraft, the Apollo command-service module was actually two separate vehicles, only one of which came… [Link]
Mashable » Giant human arrow helps police helicopter find 2 suspects on the run
A group of young people on an Easter egg hunt in Capel, Surrey, on March 25 helped local police find a fleeing suspect in a most unusual manner. The group formed a giant human arrow to point out to a police helicopter where the man was hiding. Two men were arrested on suspicion of burglary following the incident, according to a … [Link]
Mashable » Rifftrax Kickstarter raises enough for an official 'Mystery Science Theater' reunion
Mystery Science Theater 3000 is coming back, and returning to its original home: Minneapolis. SEE ALSO: Gillian Anderson wasn't offered equal pay for 'X-Files' revival — and she didn't stand for it Thanks to a successful, ongoing Kickstarter campaign by Rifftrax, where many MST3K alumni ended up finding work, the cast of the classic snarkfest is reuniting. The reunion will bring … [Link]
Popular Science » Explore The Millennium Falcon's Cockpit In 360-Degree Video
Entertainment Like you've never seen it before! This is about a 360 panorama of the cockpit. [Link]
Popular Science » Pluto in 3D, A Complete Structure Of Zika, And Other Amazing Images Of The Week
Science Plus a more affordable Tesla electric car 10 of our favorite images from this week's science and technology news. [Link]
Popular Science » Math Reveals The Most Important 'Game of Thrones' Character
Entertainment According to mathematicians, Sansa Stark is the linchpin Sansa Stark's plot line may pale in comparison to others, but she has all the power in Westeros. [Link]
Mashable » Anna Akana takes action in New Form Digital's 'Miss 2059'
LOS ANGELES — YouTube star Anna Akana is in the middle of all the action in her new film Miss 2059. The digital influencer, known for funny videos like "How To Put On Your Face," plays beauty queen Victoria Young, who is tired of living in the shadow of her world famous hero sister Arden (Nikki Soohoo). But when Victoria is mistakenly (and … [Link]
Popular Science » You Can Now Save A Kitten In Virtual Reality
Technology Afraid of heights in real life? What about in VR? Namco Bandai is opening a new VR space on April 15 where lucky visitors can strap on an HTC Vive and scare themselves, virtually, to death [Link]
Mashable » Justin Trudeau also wears awesome socks because Canada is trolling us all
Justin Trudeau may be, as some have theorized, an elaborate high-level project by Canada to troll the U.S. Or he may be a science project, created in a lab by scientists to seek the most polymath world leader possible. But the man has style. Trudeau's chic taste in socks has once again grabbed international attention. Reuters photographer Gary Cameron snapped … [Link]
Popular Science » Finnish Filmmakers Gave A Drone A Chainsaw
Aviation Several snowmen were harmed in the making of this video Drones can carry chainsaws. Should they? No. [Link]
Popular Science » Historical Science Celebs Battle It Out In Science Kombat Game
Science Brazilian science and culture magazine develops free web game Superinteressante, a Brazilian science and culture magazine has developed a new web game that pits famous scientists against each other in Mortal Kombat-style play. [Link]
Popular Science » Mile-High Mountains In Middle Of Mars Craters Were Built By Wind
Space Mystery solved, thanks to a sand box in a wind tunnel The Curiosity rover has been exploring Gale Crater on Mars for over three years now, decoding sand dunes , digging up ancient lakes, and now, figuring out how a mountain was built. [Link]
Mashable » Man receives preserved love note from his wife 51 years after it was written
Germaine Langdon wrote a very nice love note for her husband, Roy, on March 17, 1965. This week, 92-year-old Roy finally brought it home. Granted, Germaine's note was a little unorthodox. She carved it in the drywall of their home in Blezard Valley, Ontario — right before it was covered by paneling. SEE ALSO: Newlyweds take their romance to the … [Link]
Slashdot » North Korea Officially Blocks Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
An anonymous reader links to an Associated Press report: North Korea has officially announced it is blocking Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and South Korean websites in a move underscoring its concern with the spread of online information. The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications announcement was posted this week at the country's main mobile service provider, Koryolink, and other places serving Internet … [Link]
Mashable » Big Sean and Jhené Aiko are perfect for each other on 'TWENTY88'
Jhené Aiko and Big Sean are that good-looking hot mess of a couple you know from your local bar. You know, the ones who are always just one shot away from another public blow-up. At least, that’s the relationship they play out on their collaborative TWENTY88 project, a convincing piece of modern rap-meets-R&B relationship roleplay that’s just about the most compelling thing the Def … [Link]
Mashable » Scared of an alien invasion? This cloaking device could help protect us.
A simple laser beam could disrupt aliens' observations of Earth, making it look like there's nobody home on the third rock from the sun, a new study suggests. David Kipping, an astronomer at Columbia University in New York, said he first considered this idea when he heard about the strangely dimming star that was detected recently by NASA's Kepler space telescope. Researchers … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla has brought in $180M (not $7.5B) on Model 3 pre-orders
Tesla just had an amazing 24 hours — both ahead of and following the unveiling of its mass-market Model 3. However, the upstart EV automaker has not brought in as much cash as the company co-founder and CEO Elon Musk wants you to think. SEE ALSO: What it's like to ride in the Tesla Model 3 On Friday morning, Musk … [Link]
Mashable » The amphibious car that LBJ used to prank people
Jan. 17, 1964The Amphicar is used as a fishing boat by its owner at the start of the salmon fishing season on the River Tay, Scotland.Image: Fox Photos/Getty ImagesA vehicle that promised to revolutionize drowning….Dan Neil, Time MagazineDesigned by Hanns Trippel and manufactured in West Germany by the Quant Group, the Amphicar Model 770 was a unique vehicle that combined the … [Link]
Mashable » Mile-high mountains on Mars sculpted by wind, climate change
If you give the wind enough time and enough sand, it can move mountains, new research suggests. A new study published this week in the journal Geophysical Research Letters shows that the huge mounds of Martian dirt may have been carved by Martian winds over the course of billions of years. "On Mars there are no plate tectonics, and there’s no liquid … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Fortytwo Announces Launch of Voice API
Building on Fortytwo’s expertise in the A2P messaging arena, Fortytwo’s Voice API enables clients to deliver messages directly to a customers’ mobile phone or landline with a pre-recorded audio file or by using Text-To-Speech (TTS) which converts messages into a male or female voice in up to fifteen languages.
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Mashable » T-Mobile creates a helmet to help you get your binge on everywhere
T-Mobile wants its users to be able to binge on content at all times — no matter what else is going on. The "un-carrier" launched its new Binge On Up headset on Friday, April 1. The product is designed to promote, T-Mobile's Binge On feature. Binge On lets users stream video from services such as Netflix, YouTube and Hulu without it counting against their … [Link]
Slashdot » Red Hat Expands Red Hat Developer Program With No-Cost Red Hat Enterprise Linux
An anonymous reader shares a report on BetaNews: Red Hat — fresh from celebrating a historic $2 billion in annual revenue — releases a developer-focused gift to the world. The Red Hat Enterprise Linux Developer Suite is totally free, including an RHEL license and valuable developer tools, like the JBoss Middleware portfolio. This is through the Red Hat Developer Program. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Toxic form of tau protein foils memory formation in Alzheimer’s
Study in mice provides a mechanism for how the notorious protein stops neurons from strengthening their connections – and how we form memories
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Mashable » Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas surprised children's hospital patients with a concert
Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas are set to kick off their joint tour in June, but this week, they treated the patients at Children's Hospital Los Angeles to a special preview. The two singers backed each other up on hits like "Confident" and "Jealous," then met with kids, parents and hospital staff — all of whom were thrilled. "I think … [Link]
Popular Science » Air Force Proposes X-Wings As A-10 Replacement
Aviation Yes, it's an April Fool's joke, but we'll take it over the F-35 The X-wing could be an A-10 replacement, if fiction was real. [Link]
Mashable » Here's the only roundup you need of what big brands did for April Fools' Day
April Fools' Day is a fun, low-key holiday full of well-crafted pranks that never fail to entertain. Sorry, that's not actually true. April Fools! The day has actually been so overrun with half-baked marketing stunts from every corner of the corporate universe that the Internet has pretty much come to a consensus that this is a garbage holiday filled with dull … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla's $35,000 electric car will go from 0 to 60 mph in less than 6 seconds
Tesla CEO Elon Musk introduced prototype versions of the car Thursday night at the company's Los Angeles design studio. Tesla Motors says buyers reserved more than 115,000 Model 3 sedans on Thursday, the first day orders were taken. With a starting price of $35,000, the Model 3 is the lowest-priced car Tesla has ever made. It's scheduled to go on sale … [Link]
Mashable » Denver airport suggests repainting its devil horse, people hope it's not a joke
Denver International Airport joined in on the April Fools' Day "fun" on Friday, posting on Facebook that the airport was holding a vote to repaint its infamous horse statue . "He's big, he's iconic, he's very Colorado, and he sparks great conversations about public art," the airport posted. "But he is not, as some have taken to calling him, 'Blucifer.'" … [Link]
Mashable » Britney Spears TBT with Leonardo DiCaprio is the best unseen moment of the '00s
Some point in the last 30 years, Britney Spears and Leonardo DiCaprio hung out. They recreated the Titanic boat scene, choreographed a dance routine to "Hit Me Baby One More Time" and then debated East Coast vs. West Coast politics. SEE ALSO: Leonardo DiCaprio bros out with an orangutan Not really, but they did take this beautiful picture together, which … [Link]
Popular Science » Mouse Skin, Complete With Fur, Grown In Lab
Health Also: it glows Researchers in Japan have grown a fully functioning skin from the stem cells of adult mice. [Link]
Mashable » Here are three great things that launched around April 1 and improved everyone's life
Depending on who you are, April Fools' Day is either the best day of the year or one of the worst. Every year, brands and companies fall all over themselves to see which can out-do one another. It's entertaining, sure, but it can also make it hard to believe anything you read on the Internet. Tech companies and brands are … [Link]
Mashable » John Stamos is ready to Netflix and Chill with his new documentary
Who is John Stamos? What is John Stamos? He's a merciless prankster, that's what he is. SEE ALSO: Why April Fools' Day is so hard for brands to get right Stamos and Netflix teamed up to create a documentary worthy of April Fools' Day — but joke's on them, because this is totally something we'd all watch. The fake promo … [Link]
Slashdot » Steam Hacker Says More Vulnerabilities Will Be Found
An anonymous reader shares an article on Ars Technica: The teenager who grabbed headlines earlier this week for hacking a fake game listing on to Valve's Steam store says there are "definitely" more vulnerabilities to be found in the popular game distribution service. But he won't be the one to find them, thanks to what he sees as Valve "giv[ing] … [Link]
Mashable » Google launches self-driving bicycles in the Netherlands
Take note from Google, the best April Fools' Day pranks from brands are ones that make fun of itself. In an obvious spoof of its self-driving cars, Google Netherlands launched a parody video on Friday highlighting its new product: self-driving bicycles. Although the clip is simultaneously poking fun at America's car culture, self-driving innovation and the Netherland's bike culture, it's … [Link]
Mashable » Former honor student from Mississippi pleads guilty to trying to join ISIS
A 20-year-old Mississippi woman pleaded guilty this week to conspiring to provide material support to the Islamic State (ISIS) after she and her fiancé were caught allegedly trying to join the extremist group in Syria. SEE ALSO: Mississippi couple charged with attempting to run away and join ISIS Jaelyn Delshaun Young, 20, was charged on Tuesday with conspiring to provide … [Link]
Mashable » Young woman found dead after she was jailed for missing court
A 23-year-old inmate at Floyd County Detention Center was found dead in a multi-person cell on Thursday and officials say they don't know what caused her death. Hanna Robb was allegedly found unresponsive in her cell during a routine check. Officials reportedly tried to save her, but couldn't. SEE ALSO: Where pot is legal, more black people still go to … [Link]
Slashdot » Newly Discovered Star Has an Almost Pure Oxygen Atmosphere
William Herkewitz, reports for Popular Mechanics: A newly discovered star is unlike any ever found. With an outermost layer of 99.9 percent pure oxygen, its atmosphere is the most oxygen-rich in the known universe. Heck, it makes Earth's meager 21 percent look downright suffocating. The strange stellar oddity is a radically new type of white dwarf star, and was discovered … [Link]
Mashable » Grubhub's new venture is delivering people instead of food
A cool new delivery option from Grubhub will finally allow YOU to be the food. Named "Grüber" (sounds similar to something but we can't place it), the new service "marks a new era in ride-sharing, olfactory delight, efficiency and transportation magic." So, you know, it's just a taxi service where you share a car with someone else's dinner. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » How to prevent your digital marketing strategy from getting stuck in the Stone Age
The 2016 Adobe Marketing Summit began with a challenge from Adobe CEO, Shantanu Narayen: "This is the experience era," he says. "Are our companies ready to compete, are we at risk of being disrupted by someone who can move faster?" Digital marketing is about to change more than it ever has, which is why Narayen's challenge, as well as the Summit's … [Link]
Mashable » Hipster laundromat sells pregnancy tests and lube in its vending machine
At Sunshine Laundromat and Pinball in Brooklyn, New York, you can wash your sweaters, dry your socks and take a pregnancy test, purchased straight from the venue's vending machine. Via DNA Info, the trendy laundromat — which doubles as a bar and arcade — sells pregnancy tests, personal lubricant and Plan B pills in its machines alongside more traditional vending … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft HoloLens is the best of the real and virtual worlds combined
Mashable Chief Correspondent Lance Ulanoff traveled to San Francisco, California, to try out the new Microsoft HoloLens Developers Edition. But don't get excited quite yet, because for now, it is only for developers and businesses — consumers are gonna have to wait. It's important to keep in mind that the HoloLens is almost the opposite of virtual reality. While VR cuts … [Link]
Mashable » Dog receives giant ball, has the time of his life
A lucky shelter dog just had a ballin' day thanks to a kind donation. Maddox is a three-year-old pitbull at Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter. He was lucky enough to receive the gift of his dreams from a neighborhood pet store: a gigantic ball. The happy pup's fetch game is about to get so much better. [h/t The Dodo] Tom Hiddleston delivers … [Link]
Mashable » April Fool's Day and misinformation online — Biz Please No. 11
On April 1, nothing on the Internet can be trusted. Most other days aren't great either. We talk to Peter Clark, Mashable's assistant viral content editor, on what it's like to try to navigate the minefiled of brands, parnks and hoaxes, as well as why misinformation seems to be flourishing online. Like this episode? Subscribe to Biz Please here on … [Link]
Slashdot » Months After Hacks, DHS Sends a Warning About Hospital Ransomware
An anonymous reader writes: Since February, at least a dozen hospitals have been affected by ransomware, malware that encrypts a victim's files until they cough up a bounty to the hackers. In response, US-CERT, the country's Computer Emergency Readiness Team, issued an alert on March 31 warning potential victims of the risks, and how to protect themselves. But, considering that … [Link]
Popular Science » Elon Musk Says Nearly 200,000 Tesla Model 3 Cars Pre-Ordered In 24 Hours
Cars The company has made over $7.5 billion in sales Tesla's newest electric car, the Model 3, has only been available to pre-order for a little over a day, but it seems to be a hit already… [Link]
Mashable » 7 tips for making the most of your new Miitomo life
Are you carrying your Mii in your pocket yet? Nintendo's first mobile app — the game/social network hybrid Miitomo — came out Thursday. It's weird and quirky, and definitely on-brand for the family-friendly company. And already, Miitomo has crossed 3 million downloads since its U.S. and Europe release. If you're trying to figure out how best to jump into Miitomo, here … [Link]
Mashable » Chinese news agency says April Fools' Day is 'inconsistent' with socialist values
We're pretty sure this isn't a joke. The Xinhua news agency has warned its followers on Sina Weibo, a popular Chinese microblogging website, of the pitfalls presented by the first of April. SEE ALSO: Father pulls hilariously cruel April Fools' Day prank on his kids "April Fool's Day is not in keeping with our national cultural tradition or socialist core … [Link]
Mashable » New York just passed the nation's most radical paid family leave policy
New York just passed one of the most comprehensive paid family leave policies in the United States. Employers in the state will be required to offer both women and men up to 12 weeks of paid time off for the birth, adoption or fostering of a child. The mandate also covers time off to care for a seriously ill family … [Link]
Mashable » Ingenious kids form human arrow to help police during manhunt
A bunch of very clever kids came up with a really smart idea to help police in England during a recent manhunt. The group, who were on an Easter egg hunt in Surrey at the time, formed a human arrow in the middle of a field to guide a police helicopter in the direction of two fleeing men; thanks to … [Link]
Mashable » Choose your own adventure down this expansive marble mountain
Attention marbles everywhere: this is your Disney World. Builder Ben Tardif created the behemoth, appropriately dubbed Marble Mountain, which stands at 12-feet wide, eight-feet long, and eight-feet tall. The impressive marble-topia zips 60 marbles per minute through its 32 unique paths. Tardif's progress throughout the construction was documented with #marblemountainproject. Ingenious kids form human arrow to help police during manhunt Dog receives giant ball, … [Link]
Mashable » Uniformed officer arrested after he solicited an undercover cop
A Florida police officer in uniform and driving a marked car was arrested for soliciting a sex worker on Thursday after that sex worker turned out to be an undercover cop. The Melbourne police department was already looking into the officer, Shawn Archbold, after hearing of his solicitation around four months ago. SEE ALSO: Man kisses police officer during confrontation, fight … [Link]
Mashable » Women try to take a selfie and manage to take a hilarious video instead
Sometimes getting a perfect selfie results in something even better than a picture. Four family members in Brazil attempted to take a photo together. Instead of something to frame on their wall or send to their friends over Snapchat, the women ended up with a delightful minute-and-a-half video. The best part? Instead of saying 'cheese' the women say 'pênis', the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Dust devils on Mars may be boosted by their own shadows
Scientists have struggled to explain how dust devils get so strong in the thin Martian air – now it seems they could be sustaining themselves
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Mashable » 5 pranks from centuries ago that probably shouldn't come back
Today's April Fools' Day traditions have devolved into harmless brands inventing silly products and coworkers trying to make you open a can of mixed nuts with a plastic spring snake inside. It was not always this nice. Many, many years ago, in a crueler world, hoaxes and pranks that were pulled had a much more sinister nature. Animal cruelty, insane … [Link]
Mashable » Geek book of the week: How a writer colonized another planet
Like the great pulp sci-fi writers of yore, Allen Steele loves to colonize other planets. As a modern writer of so-called "hard" science fiction, he also knows the value of keeping it real. Until he published Arkwright this month — our third Geek Book of the Week — the Hugo award-winning Steele was probably best known for his Coyote trilogy, … [Link]
Slashdot » Egypt Blocked Facebook Free Basics For Not Letting It Spy On Users
Yasmeen Abutaleb and Joseph Menn, reporting for Reuters: Facebook wouldn't let the government circumvent the service's security to conduct surveillance. Egypt blocked Facebook's Free Basics Internet service at the end of last year after the U.S. company refused to give the Egyptian government the ability to spy on users, two people familiar with the matter said. Two sources with direct … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft HoloLens: Does anyone know where it’s going?
SAN FRANCISCO — HoloLens, Microsoft’s self-contained holographic computer, arrives in developers' hands around the world today, but when they open those exquisitely designed black boxes, the devices they receive will largely be a mystery to them — both how they work and, more importantly, what they're good for. At its Build 2016 developer conference, Microsoft did its best to dispel … [Link]
Mashable » Winter to come roaring back into the Midwest, Northeast this weekend (sorry, not a joke)
An extremely potent Arctic cold front and weather system in the upper levels of the atmosphere will effectively postpone spring for several days at least across the Midwest and Northeast beginning on Saturday. The storm system that will be responsible for causing accumulating snow from southern New England to the Great Lakes states on Saturday night into Sunday, and potentially … [Link]
Mashable » Here's what Bill Murray thinks of that sad March Madness meme
Bill Murray, national treasure and subject of many an Internet joke, is fine with becoming a meme. The actor went on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday, letting viewers know he's well aware of the sad photo of him that spread like wildfire after Xavier lost to Wisconsin. His son Luke is an assistant coach at Xavier. "The good guys lost, and … [Link]
Mashable » DoorDash delivery service gets so much cuter with DoggyDash
Dogs are a delivery man's best friend. Delivery service DoorDash is making their business a lot cuter with the introduction of DoggyDash. Four-legged friends will happily deliver items to you faster than any two-legged human could. All the dogs ask for is a nice head pat as a tip. SEE ALSO: 17 April Fools' Day pranks to improve your morning … [Link]
Mashable » Hulu wants to be your matchmaker this April Fools' Day
LOS ANGELES — Forget Netflix & chill: This April Fools' Day, it's all about Hulu & love. On Friday, the Santa Monica based streaming service introduced its fake app HuluDatr, which aims to "transform the way soul mates find one another" and "press play on your love life." "When activated, HuluDatr uses proprietary, state-of-the-art algorithms that will pair up TV-watching singles based … [Link]
Mashable » Easy ways to help protect yourself against credit card fraud
The worst part about credit card fraud and identity theft isn’t the annoyance of cleaning it up (though that’s certainly a factor), but the far-reaching effects that stick with you long after someone has rung up thousands of dollars worth of purchases in your name. Things like: ruining your credit score, incurring late charges or making it difficult to get a … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Wolves or bears? Threatened caribou mothers’ catch-22 dilemma
By avoiding habitats populated by their age-old enemy, threatened caribou are putting their young in danger of a more recent foe
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Mashable » If you're poor, now you can get a subsidy for Internet access
The Internet is now officially considered a necessary component of American society after a landmark move by the Federal Communications Commission to provide subsidies for broadband access for low-income Americans. SEE ALSO: Mashable House presents: The Internet of the Future The FCC voted 3-2 on Thursday to pass a proposed expansion on the communications benefits program Lifeline for poor Americans. … [Link]
Mashable » Postmodern Jukebox delights by performing the Internet's favorite prank song
In the spirit of April Fools' Day, those creative minds over at Postmodern Jukebox delivered an important message to their viewers. In their latest video, Clark Beckham — last season's American Idol finalist — makes his PMJ debut singing an important '80s hits, and one of the greatest meme songs of all time. Think you know what it is? Watch the video … [Link]
Mashable » Turkey is forcibly returning refugees to war-ravaged Syria, says Amnesty
Turkey is rounding up and forcibly deporting refugees back to war-ravaged Syria on a near-daily basis, claims Amnesty International. The human rights organization said in a report released Friday that Turkish authorities in the country's southern border provinces have been forcibly deporting groups of around 100 Syrian men, women and children to Syria since mid-January. The allegations come after Thursday's distressing The Times report accusing Turkish … [Link]
Popular Science » SpaceX's Reusable Rockets Could Cut Launch Prices 30 Percent
Space A $43 million ride to space SpaceX is already like the Walmart of the spaceflight industry. Now the company is saying it can bring down launch costs even further, to $43 million. [Link]
Mashable » Airbnb launches new service for owners of lairs
"Back where I'm from, everyone lives in a lair." In a desperate attempt at an April Fools' Day prank, the home-sharing service Airbnb launched a new service on Friday called Lairbnb. Look, lair owners deserve the right to rent out their home to complete strangers, too. Ingenious kids form human arrow to help police during manhunt Dog receives giant ball, … [Link]
Mashable » Headed to the Republican convention? Book a stay in Jeffrey Dahmer's childhood home
If the potential political showdown at this summer's Republican National Convention isn't scary enough for you, consider renting out a serial killer's childhood home. The childhood home of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is available to rent for the Republican National Convention, which will be held July 18 to 21 in Cleveland. SEE ALSO: Trump can't win the nomination until May: The … [Link]
Mashable » Tom Hiddleston delivers a Chicago weather report, blames Thor for thunderstorms
Chicago is expecting some severe thunderstorms this weekend, so they brought Loki in to deliver the news. The always charming Tom Hiddleston had some difficulty working with the green screen (the weather is moving that way, Tom), but, come on, cut the guy some slack. One's first day as a meteorologist is never easy. And obviously, Hiddleston blamed Thor for the … [Link]
Mashable » Darwin award nominees outfit drone with a chainsaw
Some people use their knowledge and skills to do good in this world. Others create killing machines. In what may be the worst idea possible, a few "crazy Finnish farmers," according to the YouTube description, attached a functional remote-controlled chainsaw to a drone. They've named their invention Killer Drone, which is a terrible, terrible name for a drone, considering an … [Link]
Mashable » From fake relationships to physical assault, the 8 worst celebrity pranks
Ah, April Fools' Day! A time to showcase your pranking abilities — and a sobering reminder that all pranks are not created equal. Celebrities have been obsessed with pranking since the early 13th century (rough estimate). Yet even to this day, highly evolved famous people sometimes don't quite know when to quit. Here are some of the worst pranks both by … [Link]
Mashable » Mississippi mayor says he is man seen in sext sent to city leaders
This is not an April Fools' Day joke. A Mississippi mayor confirmed on Friday that he is the man seen in a sexting photo that was sent to a number of Hernando, Mississippi city leaders. SEE ALSO: Durex wants to make a condom emoji for safer sexting Mayor Chip Johnson, 49, said, "I had a private indiscretion with an adult woman … [Link]
Slashdot » MIT Demos Wi-Fi That's So High-Tech It Doesn't Need a Password
An anonymous reader shares an article on MIC: Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology want to change how we connect to Wi-Fi. To avoid the cumbersome network login process, a team has come up with a way to grant computers access to a Wi-Fi network based on their proximity to a router. Applied practically, that means you could walk … [Link]
Mashable » Ghostbusters pranks us with a new proton pack we wished really existed
When there's something scary in the neighborhood, you no longer need to pick up the phone. Cue the music: Instead, you can turn to Sony's brand new Proton Pack, available to the public on July 15, 2016 — which just so happens to be the same day that the upcoming "Ghostbusters" film starring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones and … [Link]
Mashable » There are now more obese adults in the world than underweight adults
LONDON — The number of adults classified as obese now outweighs the number of underweight adults worldwide, according to the largest ever obesity study, published in the Lancet. SEE ALSO: Britain is putting a sugar tax on soft drinks The research — led by scientists from Imperial College London, and involving the World Health Organization (WHO) and over 700 researchers across … [Link]
Mashable » Sad squirrel returns to the stump where his tree home once stood
Nice going, humans. Imgur user NeedMoreSun posted two heartbreaking photos Thursday of a squirrel returning home to his tree — only to discover that it's been partially chopped down. SEE ALSO: Momma and puppies have an emotional animal shelter reunion 
Image: imgur/needmoresun"This squirrel used to live in this tree," NeedMoreSun wrote. "Two weeks ago our neighbors decided to cut it … [Link]
Mashable » Can you find the potato in this sea of hamsters?
Hamsters are the rodent equivalent of the potato. Don't think about that too hard — they're small and round and live in the dirt. SEE ALSO: Finding the hidden Oscar in this puzzle filled with C-3POs is rather difficult In the spirit of their connection, we created this puzzle. Somewhere within the sea of hamsters, there is a single potato. … [Link]
Mashable » Clumsy baby elephant loves to smother people with cuddles
Baby elephants aren't exactly well known for their smooth moves. However, they are known for being adorably clumsy. And although they may be tiny for their species, they basically think that they're lap dogs. SEE ALSO: Curious elephant takes GoPro for a ride with the herd This little guy was filmed at the Patara Elephant Farm in Thailand, and a brief … [Link]
Mashable » Fake bombs used for security training cause real airport shutdown in Illinois
Two dog toys masquerading as dynamite shut down an airport on Thursday. At about 6:30 a.m. on Thursday morning, officials partially evacuated Peoria International Airport in Illinois for hours after identifying a suspicious package labeled "dynamite" in a passenger's carry-on. SEE ALSO: First-time flier mistakes exit for toilet door, deploys emergency slide Also inside the luggage were an aerosol can, … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift falls on her face for new Apple ad
Taylor wasn't Swift enough in Apple's latest ad. Swift, normally a force to be reckoned with in the business and music world, falls flat on her face while running on a treadmill in a new ad promoting Apple's music streaming service. No, Apple wasn't trying to embarrass America's sweetheart as retribution for a very public battle over music streaming payments. … [Link]
Mashable » 10 of the best celebrity pranks ever, from Adele impersonating Adele to Timberlake getting 'Punk'd'
Some of us are born with a true gift — such as the ability to turn pranks into an art. Many of these chosen children walk among us…as celebrities who just happen to be followed by TV cameras that capture their epic pranks. From the ongoing saga of George Clooney vs. Brad Pitt to Adele in a prosthetic nose, here are … [Link]
Mashable » Here's why Apple is flying a pirate flag to celebrate its 40th anniversary
It's no joke — today, April 1, is Apple's 40th anniversary. Founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne on April 1, 1976, Apple has transformed from scrappy upstart to one of the most powerful — and valuable — companies in the world. To commemorate the 40th anniversary, Apple is flying a special pirate flag outside of its campus … [Link]
Mashable » Tinashe says she didn't choose Chris Brown collaboration: 'It was really the label'
Tinashe wants you to know that her Chris Brown collaboration wasn't her choice. It was her label's. In an interview with ET, the singer chatted about how her song 2015 song "Player," which featured Chris Brown, came to fruition. Apparently, Brown heard the song and really liked it, she explained. Previously, he'd also been on a list of artists she … [Link]
Popular Science » NASA Is Making Weather Forecasts Better By Measuring Raindrops From Space
Science Drop it like it's rain NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement mission measures the size of rain drops around the world from space [Link]
Mashable » 7 surprising foods to sprinkle pepper on
If you like things a bit spicy but aren't into the Sriracha craze, go back to basics and use black pepper to season your food. Be warned: You have to genuinely love the zesty taste of black pepper to enjoy these recipes. These are not suggestions for "in-betweeners" or people who only like pepper. SEE ALSO: The 100 best food … [Link]
Mashable » Russian man blesses cats at monastery
Video of a man named Kuzmich blessing cats has gone viral on Russian social networks. According to the Optina Pustyn monastery, Kuzmich has lived on the complex for over 10 years. The press officer said he walks with the cats and blesses them every day. The press officer said they follow him because he feeds and cares for them. [Additional reporting … [Link]
Mashable » Why April Fools' Day is so hard for brands to get right
Scott Monty, a marketing consultant who achieved a degree of industry fame during his six years manning Ford’s social media accounts, never got to make an April Fools' Day joke. Ford considered its brand — dependable, solid — above such frivolity More than once, Monty tells Mashable, the automaker's social media team submitted an April Fools’ Day pitch for approval, and … [Link]
Mashable » There's a new Ebola case in Liberia, the first in nearly 4 months
The World Health Organization says a new case of Ebola has been confirmed in Liberia, days after saying the outbreak no longer qualifies as an international health emergency. SEE ALSO: Powerful photos show the lasting effects of Ebola in Liberia WHO said on Twitter Friday investigations are underway. It reiterated that Ebola is no longer an international health emergency, but … [Link]
Slashdot » Berlin Gets First Taste of In-Store Vertical Micro-Farms
An anonymous reader shares an article on RT: German shoppers now have the chance to buy fresh greens and herbs in supermarkets with tiny vertical farms which both grow and display the produce. The new delivery method for the freshest possible produce is being pioneered by INFARM which is currently testing its live herb gardens at METRO stores in Berlin. … [Link]
Mashable » #RefugeesWelcome projected on cliffs of Dover ahead of far-right rally
LONDON — Pro-migrants campaigners have projected #RefugeesWelcome in giant letters across the white cliffs of Dover, in south-east England. SEE ALSO: Far-right and anti-fascist groups clash over refugee demonstration in England It comes as a coalition of right-wing protesters are expected to gather on Apr. 2 to protest against the influx of refugees and migrants in the country. Campaign organisation … [Link]
Mashable » Mysterious giant piles of food are perplexing Reddit
Food goes in mouths, people. Not in giant heaps on the ground. A curious trend has surfaced on Reddit, one that requires a serious detective to crack — giant piles of vegetables, seriously GIANT, are being randomly stumbled upon by unsuspecting victims. SEE ALSO: China's latest body trend meme: Using an iPhone 6 to prove you have skinny legs I … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Explore how global obesity crisis has exploded in past 40 years
The number of people in the world who are obese has risen from 105 million in 1975 to 641 million in 2014. See where they live
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Mashable » A 'Star Wars' prequel on Netflix is a prank that feels like a threat
It's the golden age of reboots you didn't want. So why wouldn't the Star Wars franchise go ahead and make a Darth Maul standalone show? SEE ALSO: Daisy Ridley and John Boyega train for lightsaber battle in 'Star Wars' DVD clip This (fake) trailer, posted by IGN, features a cut of ominous dialogue from villains throughout the series (Vader, Sidious and … [Link]
Popular Science » NSA Used Submarine Probes To Listen In On Undersea Cable Communications
Military Spying in plain sight This is a story based on a LinkedIn post about spying on undersea submarines. [Link]
Mashable » Trump's run for president was an April Fools' Day prank all along, says Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel is notorious prankster, so April Fools' Day is likely his favorite holiday. Now, Kimmel may be pulling off some elaborate prank disguised as a viral video today, but we'll just have to do with this exclusive, totally real announcement from presidential candidate Donald Trump that appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Thursday. SEE ALSO: Jimmy Kimmel mansplains … [Link]
Slashdot » No Joke. April Fools' Day Has Been Banned In China
Reader schwit1 quotes an article by Simon Denyer, who heads The Washington Post's China bureau: The ancient tradition of hoaxing and playing practical jokes on the first day of April has fallen victim to China's crackdown. Like democracy and free speech, it is a Western concept that simply isn't welcome here."'April Fools' Day' is not consistent with our cultural tradition, … [Link]
Mashable » Hell, Greece: Where 10,000 refugees are stranded in squalor
IDOMENI, Greece — On the Greek border with Macedonia, Idomeni was once sleepy and picturesque village. Now, it's crowded and the air is thick with smoke from open fires and hundreds of flimsy tents crowded on the fields around the train station. But the trains have stopped running, and nearly 10,000 people — most of them refugees of war — … [Link]
Mashable » Ted Cruz Rickrolls Donald Trump on April Fools' Day
Businessman Donald Trump has finally accepted rival presidential hopeful Ted Cruz's invitation to have a one-on-one debate. April Fools! Cruz — who has been trying to get Trump to debate him as the two battle it out for the Republican nomination — tweeted the fake news Friday morning. SEE ALSO: Ted Cruz jokes about hitting Donald Trump with his car … [Link]
Mashable » Final Four preview: 10 things that will definitely, probably happen in Houston
The Oklahoma Sooners, North Carolina Tar Heels, Villanova Wildcats and Syracuse Orange — they've all landed in Houston for Saturday's Final Four. Two winners will advance to Monday's national championship game; the victor there will bask in March Madness glory until the end of time. That much we know for certain. Now, by way of a Final Four preview, here are … [Link]
Mashable » News website apologizes for ISIS-themed April Fools' Day story
A regional news website in Ireland moved quickly to distance itself Friday from an Islamic State-themed April Fools' Day story on its site. KildareNow published a story about a man dubbed "Paddy Jihaddy" who annexed a part of County Kildare in Ireland, raising the ISIS flag and renaming the area, which is called the Hill of Allen, the Hill of … [Link]
Mashable » 17 April Fools' Day pranks to improve your morning commute
Commuting is a nightmare. April Fools' Day is a nightmare. Why not mix them together to create one of the worst days of an angry commuter's life? SEE ALSO: The No Pants Subway Ride was one of the most unifying New York moments ever Here are some easy pranks to play on your fellow commuters for April Fools' Day. Just don't … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' star Sophie Turner is fed up with you pronouncing 'Sansa' wrong
LONDON — Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner, a.k.a. Sansa Stark, has got a bone to pick with you. SEE ALSO: J.K. Rowling says we've been pronouncing Voldemort's name completely wrong It's something she's been bottling up since the very first season of Game of Throes; something that's grated on her so much that she finally decided to take to … [Link]
Mashable » Yuppies terrified after 'news' that Trader Joe's is closing forever
The calendar still says it's March, but Yahoo has already pulled off what's sure to go down as one of the cruelest April Fools' Day pranks of the year. A convincing imitation of a news article — since taken down but cached here — posted to the site's style section on Thursday claimed that Trader Joe's would be closing all … [Link]
Mashable » Baby chicks playing baseball is America's new favorite pastime
Need a new member for your intramural baseball team? Look no further. Baby chicks aren't known for playing baseball, but we might have just uncovered America's new favorite pastime.Read more: http://on.mash.to/1RsyNS8 Read more…More about Baseball, Chicks, Watercooler, Videos, and Animal Videos [Link]
Slashdot » Gmail's Mic Drop April Fool Backfires Horribly Costing People Their Jobs
An anonymous reader quotes a report on The Telegraph: Google is facing a fierce backlash after introducing a new tool for April Fools' Day that has cost some people potential jobs. The new Gmail Mic Drop button, which sits next to the normal send button, ends an email thread forever by muting all future replies to the sender, and firing … [Link]
Mashable » Bernie Sanders stops by 'Late Show' to rescue guy under Colbert's desk
Feeling the Bern? If so, you'll have to fast-forward to the 5:15 mark on this video to find where Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders makes a surprise appearance on the Late Show. Once there, though, you'll get to watch a fascinating, hilarious conversation about… superdelegates. And no, that's not an April Fool. Maybe it's better to fast-forward again to the … [Link]
Mashable » Volkswagen Vento diesel car sale in India stopped due to emission issues
German carmaker Volkswagen has stopped the sale of the diesel variation of its Vento sedan car in India over inconsistent carbon monoxide emissions. It will recall 3,877 units of the model with a 1.5 litre-diesel engine and manual gearbox. See also: Volkswagen 'dieselgate' scandal hits India Volkswagen made the announcement after some cars of this Vento model with the manual gearbox … [Link]
Mashable » Indian supermodel breaks stereotypes by walking on the runway with a baby bump
Pregnant Indian supermodel Carol Gracias broke several stereotypes by walking down the ramp with a baby bump. The mother-to-be graced the runway at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai in a beautiful pink and green sari. See also: Designer takes eco-friendly fashion from remote Indian tribe to international runways Gracias walked the ramp for Indian designer Gaurang Shah, who was … [Link]
Mashable » From Jessica Lowndes to 'Natural Born Pranksters,' online pranking has reached a tipping point
LOS ANGELES — If there's anything the Internet can learn from April Fools' Day, it's that not all pranks are created equal. While pranking is — of course — not a new tradition, the rise of social media has tons of us thinking we can pull off a good prank, then rake in the likes (and publicity). Gone are the pre-social … [Link]
Mashable » LG's G5 ad with Jason Statham is not an April Fools' joke, but it could be
Of all days, LG chose April 1 to launch its video commercial for its upcoming flagship phone, the LG G5. That wouldn't be a problem if the ad wasn't all sorts of weird. It features Jason Statham and is basically an action-packed version of Being John Malkovich and Aphex Twin's legendary Come to Daddy video. Expect to see a lot … [Link]
Mashable » World War II rockets found dumped behind a bus stop in England
LONDON — Six live World War II anti-tank rockets have been discovered abandoned behind a bus stop in Essex. SEE ALSO: An abandoned World War II research center is still standing off the coast of Poland The weapons were found in Epping Road, Coopersale, and were dealt with by the Army Explosives Ordnance Disposal Unit, who disposed of them nearby. … [Link]
Mashable » I told everyone I was dead to make my folk band famous
April Fools' Day is oversaturated with branded promotional pranks, but it's 2016 and we all have personal brandsMashable's wannabe pop star Jake Fertig thought there was no better way to promote his own brand than by throwing the ultimate April Fools’ Day prank: faking his own death. He's always wanted to be a poetic figure in the eyes of his family … [Link]
Mashable » Celebrate Opening Day with this roster of tiny baseball-playing chicks
Our team of tiny professional athletes is ready to play ball. In the lead up to Opening Day on April 3, we hatched a team of teeny, bat-swinging chicks to play a quick game of chicken baseball. It's like human baseball, but with more bird poop. Beyoncé reveals first look at Ivy Park athleisure collection, complete with adorable peek at … [Link]
Mashable » Royal Caribbean wants to take you to space in 2030
Here's an April Fools' joke we actually want to be real: Royal Caribbean UK has announced it's building a spaceship called "Orbiter of the Galaxy," which should be taking passengers on space cruises by 2030. Yeah, something similar has been announced (actually announced) by Virgin Galactic, but Royal Caribbean promises one thing we really, really need: fast Internet connection throughout … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Robots infiltrate insect world to learn their ways
Sneaking robots into insect groups is a great way to study their social behaviour, but getting them to blend in can be hard
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Slashdot » Reddit Deletes Surveillance 'Warrant Canary' In Transparency Report
Arthur Dent '99 writes: Today, Reddit deleted wording in its transparency report that would normally indicate that they had not received any "national security letters" or "other classified requests for user information." Such "national security letters" contain penalties for telling others about the request, as the government wishes to keep the request secret. However, because Reddit had placed pre-existing wording … [Link]
Popular Science » The South China Sea Arsenal: These Are The Chinese Weapons Deployed On Disputed Islands
From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal Long range missiles and gatling cannons Chinese TV shows long range HQ-9 SAMs and LD-2000 Gatling cannons extending a lethal air defense zone in the heart of the boiling South China Sea. [Link]
Mashable » North Korea officially blocks Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
North Korea has officially announced it is blocking Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and South Korean websites in a move underscoring its concern with the spread of online information. The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications announcement was posted this week at the country's main mobile service provider, Koryolink, and other places serving Internet users. Very few North Koreans have Internet access. Typically … [Link]
New Scientist – News » People who never forget their past could have unique kind of OCD
A handful of people can recall every day of their lives, perhaps because they accidentally strengthen their memories by habitually dwelling on the past
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Mashable » The Mountain from 'Game of Thrones' launches mineral water that makes you strong
Do you want to be as strong as the Mountain? Forget it, it won't happen. No, seriously, there's just no chance whatsoever. But you can get a little stronger than you currently are with HeavyBubbles, a new brand of mineral water launched (on April 1, draw the conclusions yourself) by Game of Thrones' very own Mountain. You know, the guy … [Link]
Mashable » 3D printing Palmyra: What it means to recreate a city destroyed by ISIS
The destruction at the ancient city of Palmyra symbolizes the suffering of the Syrian people at the hands of the terrorist group known as Islamic State (ISIS). Palmyra was a largely Roman city located at a desert oasis on a vital crossroad, and “one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world.” Its remarkable preservation highlighted an intermingling … [Link]
Mashable » April Fools! I faked my own death.
Some may hate April Fools’ Day and its flood of branded promotional pranks, but one fact that all millennials have learned to face is that we, too, have personal brands. What better way would there be to promote my own than by throwing the ultimate April Fools’ prank and faking my own death? I have always been a tragic and … [Link]
Mashable » The card game Uno is renaming Alaska's capital
The city of Juneau, Alaska, is pulling a wild card move. The state's capital announced Friday that it is officially changing its name to UNO as part of a sponsorship deal with the Mattel card game — suspiciously timed to take effect on the first day of April. SEE ALSO: Virgin America's new 'logo' is a booby trap The partnership … [Link]
Mashable » This Los Angeles museum wants to put your heartbreak on display
Prosthetic breasts, human dreadlocks and the severed receiver of a payphone: Just a few of the items you'll find at the upcoming Museum of Broken Relationships The Los Angeles museum, which aims to put heartbreak on display, is set to open in Hollywood this May, but to give a taste of its collection, museum founders hosted their first public pop-up event … [Link]
Mashable » You can't April Fool J.K. Rowling (even with Photoshop)
LONDON — Harry Potter fans, we have definitive evidence that when it comes to April Fools' Day J.K. Rowling is totally foolproof. SEE ALSO: J.K. Rowling's rejection letters give hope to the writer in us all Scottish Resistance, a group of pro-independence activists, photoshopped their logo on a photo of the writer and posted the result on Facebook. Claiming the author as … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 1 April 2016
Centaurs Not Butlers (Matt Jones) — In competitive chess, teams of human and non-human intelligences are referred to as Centaurs How might we create teams of human and non-human intelligences in the service of better designed systems, products, environments? Casino-Funded … [Link]
Mashable » Step inside Abbey Road Studios in virtual reality
LONDON — The thousands of visitors who flock to Abbey Road each year don't get to make it past the front gates, but if you own a Google Cardboard you can now hear and see what happens inside the renowned studios. SEE ALSO: London's famous Abbey Road Studios launches music tech incubator The studios, where everyone from the Beatles, to … [Link]
Mashable » LG says its wireless charging tech for phones is as fast as wired
Wireless charging, once a must-have feature for a smartphone, has fallen out of style largely due to slow charging times and competing wireless charging standards. LG Innotek, a division within LG Corp. that develops cutting-edge tech components, has created a wireless charging technology for phones it claims is as fast as charging with a wired cable. SEE ALSO: LG G5's … [Link]
Mashable » The dramatic tale of Mata Hari, exotic dancer and notorious WWI spy
c. 1905Image: Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesA courtesan, I admit it. A spy, never! I have always lived for love and pleasure.Mata HariBorn in 1876 in the Netherlands, Margaretha Geertruida Zelle married an affluent Dutch Colonial Army captain at the age of 18. In 1897, she moved with him to the island of Java, where they had two childrenHer husband was an abusive … [Link]
Mashable » OnePlus wants to sandstone everything, even soap
Most smartphones are beautiful, smooth and shiny, but that can be a problem when they slip from your hand and shatter into a zillion expensive pieces. Now, OnePlus, known for its sandstoned, textured smartphones (see OnePlus One and Two), has decided to make everything drop proof. SEE ALSO: The ultimate roundup of British April Fools' Day 2016 pranks In a … [Link]
Mashable » Online grocer's illegal meat stunt for April Fools' backfires
You can't attempt an April Fools' stunt without taking a PR risk, right? Singaporean online grocer Honestbee tried that this week with an Indiana Jones-themed sale of meat from endangered animals such as panda, tiger and whale. The company started taking orders earlier in the week on its site, with the delivery date cunningly set as Apr. 1. Read more… … [Link]
Mashable » India detains 5 people over Kolkata flyover collapse
KOLKATA — Indian police say they have held five officials of the construction company that was building an overpass in Kolkata that collapsed, killing 23 people. SEE ALSO: Devastating photographs show the extent of the Kolkata flyover collapse and rescue efforts Kolkata police said the five officials from IVRCL Infrastructure Co. were detained Friday for questioning about why the overpass … [Link]
Mashable » Pornhub is currently Cornhub, bringing you nasty, hot corn videos
For the first time ever, you can visit Pornhub.com during work and not worry about being spotted by your boss. That's because the site is currently called Cornhub, and its front page features nothing but corn videos. SEE ALSO: The ultimate roundup of British April Fools' Day 2016 pranks In one of the most elaborate April Fools' pranks we've seen, … [Link]
Mashable » Nothing is sacred in Asia on April Fools' Day
Shudder. April Fools' Day is upon us. The one day when you can't trust anybody, not even the person who gave birth to you and put you through college. It's also the one and only day when brand marketing peeps gleefully get to put their "evil genius" minds to work to come up with the best possible "gotcha" pranks to … [Link]
Mashable » Devastating photographs show the extent of the Kolkata flyover collapse and rescue efforts
Around 25 people were killed and over 100 injured after an under-construction flyover collapsed in north Kolkata in eastern India yesterday afternoon. See also: Devastating footage shows deadly overpass collapse in India Located in a congested area, the bridge collapsed on pedestrians and vehicles. Rescue operations by the Indian army and disaster response forces continued through the night. Cranes, saws and … [Link]
Slashdot » Tesla Receives 115,000 Model 3 Preorders Worth $115 Million In 24 Hours
An anonymous reader writes: Over 115,000 reservations at $1,000 each were placed for the Model 3 in the first 24 hours. This gives Tesla a little extra operating cash. If each tech-savvy enthusiast who preordered the Model 3 in the first 24 hours follows through with their $35,000 purchase, Tesla would make $4 billion in sales. Right now, they're sitting … [Link]
Mashable » 9 easy and feel-good pranks to show your friends you have a heart
If year round, you are the squad's prankster, April Fools' Day is the one day to get 'em good — by doing nice stuff for your friends and family. After all, isn't pranking it forward the greatest gift there is? (No. But in spirit of the day, humor us.) SEE ALSO: Sneaky April Fool's fruit basket is actually full of … [Link]
Mashable » 'Yeethoven' is a Kanye/Beethoven mashup you never knew you needed
As the self-proclaimed "greatest artist of our generation" — it only seems right that Kanye West be associated with one of the most famous musical artists in history: Beethoven. Reddit user SpooneyLove posted that Los Angeles’ Debut Orchestra of the Young Musicians Foundation has created an unlikely music series mashup entitled, The Great Music Series. Their first installment? Yeetho~ SEE ALSO: Kanye West's 'Famous' is now … [Link]
Mashable » The ultimate roundup of British April Fools' Day 2016 pranks
LONDON — So Apr. 1 has rolled around again, and that can only mean one thing — the Internet is even less trustworthy than it is normally. SEE ALSO: 25 April Fools' Day pranks your kids totally deserve From rainbow chickens and telepathic food orders to drones that deliver beer, here are some of most bizarre April Fools' Day pranks … [Link]
Mashable » Gmail's 'Mic Drop' prank backfires in a mortifying way, gets pulled
Google is a pretty important company, offering pretty important services to a lot of people. So, messing with core functionality of one of their key services, Gmail, just for an April Fools' laugh is out of the question, right? Wrong. SEE ALSO: People think this David Cameron tweet is April Fools' joke On Friday, Google quickly pulled the Gmail Mic … [Link]
Mashable » After T20 loss, Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni reacts to retirement question in the funniest way
After losing to West Indies in the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup, India's cricket captain MS Dhoni was asked a familiar question about retirement in the post-match press conference. See also: Last year's iconic 'Mauka Mauka' ad is back in time for the India-Pakistan ICC World Cup T20 match The 34-year-old turned the tables on the Australian journalist who … [Link]
Mashable » SnoopaVision lets you watch every YouTube video in 360 degrees with Snoop Dogg
What's missing from 360-degree videos? Only one thing. Snoop Dogg. Think about it: Wouldn't you want that friendly face next to you every time you turn around in your virtual reality headset? Now, YouTube has made it possible with SnoopaVision. Only by "now" we mean 7/27/2043 (that's the official launch date) and by "possible" we mean it's an April Fools' … [Link]
Mashable » Father pulls hilariously cruel April Fools' Day prank on his kids
LONDON — Just so, so harsh. SEE ALSO: 25 April Fools' Day pranks your kids totally deserve What with it being increasingly hard to fool adults on April Fools' Day, Joe Heenan decided to channel his pranking energy into an easier target: his children. The iPad packaging and the blunt note in the box are nice touches, but what really … [Link]
Mashable » Go inside Heston Blumenthal's restaurant with 360 VR
Always wanted to hang out with Heston in his restaurant? Or take centre stage on a LGBT Mardi Gras float? Your time has come, you lucky thing. On Friday, amid the dirty swamp of April Fools' Day jokes, came a new offering from Australian broadcaster SBS. The channel has launched a 360º VR video app that brings high-quality content to … [Link]
Mashable » Australian restaurant calls smaller meal 'lady' sized, people are fuming
What does a meal for a "lady" mean to you? Well, according to one pub in Melbourne, Australia, it means a smaller, healthier version — and people aren't down with that. SEE ALSO: Redfoo only sold 144 copies of his debut album in Australia The Duke of Wellington features a "Lady Parma" on its menu, which is a smaller version … [Link]
Mashable » People think this David Cameron tweet is an April Fools' joke
LONDON — It's April Fools' Day again and people are suspicious of everything they see online. SEE ALSO: April Fools' prank asks you to mail in your used condoms for good of the planet Maybe too suspicious as the irked reaction to Prime Minister David Cameron's tweet on Britain's new National Living Wage (NLW) shows: The new measure requires employers … [Link]
Mashable » North Korea's 'Catholic church' blasts South's president Park as 'satanic'
North Korea’s regime-approved Catholic church has issued a fiery screed against South Korea’s president, describing her and her supporters as “satanic hordes” and “villains worse than worms.” Its invective-laden diatribe was carried by state media. SEE ALSO: North Korea Fires Projectiles as Pope Visits South Korea Perhaps unsurprisingly, North Korea's Catholic church is not recognised by the Vatican, nor under the … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram was down for a while, and everyone thought it was the worst April Fools' prank ever
Instagram was down this morning, and it wasn't very funny. The service was not only unresponsive on mobile: the Instagram website at one point consisted only of a "5xx Server Error" message. However, the problems seem to already be resolved, as both the mobile and the desktop version can be accessed. SEE ALSO: April Fools' prank asks you to mail in … [Link]
Mashable » Rocco the Pugtender is the ultimate cocktail connoisseur
Wow, that bartender is really cute! An upstanding pug, with the dual knack for style and mixology, has opened his home bar to usRocco the 12-year-old pug, is an expert cocktail-maker. He and his owner, Lili Novosel, cook up their original cocktail recipes in their Austin, Texas kitchen. The chic and luminous set already gives the Instagram photos a striking … [Link]
Mashable » Mark Zuckerberg's H&M collection is just gray T-shirts and blue jeans
OK, we admit it: Wearing only gray t-shirts and blue jeans can get a bit tedious. On the other hand, you never have to worry about choosing the right outfit again! That's what H&M's new "Mark Zuckerberg" collection is all about: No choices. Just like you have no choice but to use Facebook. Every. Single. Day. SEE ALSO: Lexus' Velcro … [Link]
Mashable » Lexus' Velcro seats keep the driver hopelessly stuck to the car
Lexus makes some very fast cars, and let's face it: regular seats just can't keep up with all that speed. So the geniuses at Lexus figured out a way to create a firmer connection between the car and the driver: Velcro seats. Of course, for them to work, you need to have the other part of the Velcro equation on … [Link]
Mashable » 'Quantum Break' feels trapped in a time travel paradox
Time travel does not generally end well There are usually insectoid monsters or Morlocks or Super Hitlers waiting for you on the other endQuantum Break doesn't stray from these ideas, even as one of the most ambitious AAA releases in recent memory. But, like a malfunctioning flux capacitor, the ride is a little bumpy. See also: Is more 'Alan Wake' coming? … [Link]
Mashable » This South Korean vlogger wants you to know it's okay to play with your food
Video: Armand Valdes, Loris Ravera Showry is a South Korean shock comedian and online video star who you might have seen making out with a fish while scrolling through your Facebook feed. While she does more traditional comedy on her YouTube show the Showry Show, it’s her food videos that have garnered the collective attention of the Internet. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Giant sinkhole appears overnight, swallows 25 tonnes of fish
A Chinese farmer from Baisha town in Guangxi, China, awoke to a shock on Tuesday, when he discovered that tens of thousands of his fish had disappeared overnight. SEE ALSO: Visitors are killing koi in a Chinese pond by flinging cash into it According to local media reports, the helpless farmer identified only by his surname Yang, had attributed the … [Link]
Mashable » Cara Delevingne opens up about her depression in a series of emotional tweets
LONDON — British model and actress Cara Delevingne tweeted in the early hours of Friday morning and opened up about her difficult relationship with modelling. SEE ALSO: Cara Delevingne has some inspiring words about self-acceptance Delevingne recently appeared in a series of black and white images for Saint Laurent's La Collection De Paris, which she shared on Instagram on Thursday … [Link]
Mashable » Google Cardboard Plastic lets you experience actual reality
Virtual reality headsets are nice, but they have one fatal flaw: They just add another barrier between you and the world. Now, to achieve full immersion, Google has launched a new headset: Google Cardboard Plastic, which lets you experience actual reality in all its glory, with zero hindrances. Yes, it's just a piece of see-through plastic that you put on … [Link]
Mashable » Redfoo only sold 144 copies of his debut album in Australia
Looks like the party rock is over for the excitable 40-year-old American rapper Redfoo. His debut solo album has flopped hard in Australia. The musician of choice for frat boys and woo girls around the world sold only 144 copies of Party Rock Mansion around the country in its first week, according to the Daily Telegraph. SEE ALSO: Kanye West's 'Saint Pablo' leaks, … [Link]
Mashable » What it's like to ride inside the Tesla Model 3
HAWTHORNE, California — I've had a terrible flu all week. My body aches, my head is pounding, and my throat feels like it might fall out of my neck. Right now, though, I'm riding in the Tesla Model 3, one of the most hotly anticipated cars in the world… and I feel like a million bucks. SEE ALSO: Elon Musk … [Link]
Popular Science » What You Missed If You Missed the Tesla Model 3 Reveal
From Our Blogs: Speed Lab A recap for anyone who didn't stay up for the online streaming event Elon Musk revealed the Tesla Model 3 mid-size all-electric sedan in a live stream web event last night. [Link]
Mashable » Tesla plans massive expansion of supercharger network
What good is an electric car if you can't charge it? It's not, which is why Tesla Motors has invested heavily in its superchargers — a network of electric filling stations in various countries that can bestow enough charge for 170 miles of range in 30 minutes or less. At the unveiling of the Tesla Model 3 Thursday night, CEO … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2270: Lordy lordy Apple's forty!
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Mashable » Tesla Model 3 gets 134,000 pre-orders in 24 hours
Tesla customers have reserved at least 134,000 of its much-anticipated Model 3 electric cars within the first 24 hours of pre-orders. The majority of those orders occurred before the car was even unveiled Thursday night to a raucous crowd in Hawthorne, California. SEE ALSO: Why the Tesla Model 3 will make or break the company During the presentation, Elon Musk, Tesla's … [Link]
Slashdot » Elon Musk Announces $35,000 Tesla Model 3 Electric Car
Elon Musk has officially unveiled the Tesla Model 3 electric car at the company's facility in Hawthorne, California. The Model 3 is being dubbed as a "mass market affordable car." The base-model Model 3 will be able to travel 0-60MPH in less than 6 seconds, with "versions of the Model 3 that go much faster." In terms of range, it … [Link]
Mashable » McDonald's adding 1,500 outlets in China, Hong Kong and South Korea
BEIJING — McDonald's Corp. said Thursday it plans to open 1,500 new restaurants in China, South Korea and Hong Kong as it looks to faster-growing markets to help drive a global turnaround. McDonald's said it is looking for partners to help finance that expansion. The company said it also will give local managers more decision-making power to respond to Asian customers. … [Link]
Mashable » 10 very harmless pranks that won't make you feel guilty
Pranks can be fun, but they can also cause a world of hurt. For those extremely prone to feeling guilty, April Fools' Day can be a difficult holiday. Sure, giving your brother a caramel onion instead of a caramel apple was funny, but didn't it also hurt his feelings? It's not fun to hurt people's feelings. SEE ALSO: Wife pranks … [Link]
Mashable » California university builds eSports arena, recruits 'League of Legends' team
Good news, gamers: League of Legends might now be an acceptable extracurricular activity to list on those college applications The University of California, Irvine announced this week it will be the first public institution to offer video gaming scholarships, and it is set to launch its new eSports initiative with the opening of a 3,500 square-foot gaming arena this fall The … [Link]
Mashable » April Fools' prank asks you to mail in your used condoms for good of the planet
In the heat of the moment, many of us forget that used condoms are actually not too great for the environment. Now, condom manufacturer Ansell has a solution. The company will sort out the awkward aftermath of sex and the disposing of the rubbery mess with its new program, which asks you to return your used condoms via the post. The … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla unveils the Model 3, its mass-market electric car
HAWTHORNE, California — The Tesla Model 3, the company's "affordable" mass-market electric vehicle, is finally here. In keeping with virtually every Tesla unveiling to date, Elon Musk took to the stage a bit later than promised. Likely, his tardiness did not scare off any potential buyers; People have been in line to plunk down a deposit for the Model 3 … [Link]
Mashable » 10 bathroom pranks for April Fools' Day morning
Goofing off on April Fools' Day is no joke, so kick it off right. And where better to pull off your messiest pranks than the most disgusting room in your house? SEE ALSO: 10 crafty April Fools' pranks to play on your kids Just be prepared to help clean up afterward. 1. Turn your roommate's shower water into chicken soup … [Link]
Mashable » Content squirrel takes a victory nap immediately after feast
As a squirrel, finding an easily accessible bird feeder is the ultimate and easy way to score a quick meal. Well, this squirrel enjoyed its meal a little too much. SEE ALSO: Feel the Burn?: STD clinic lifts Bernie Sanders' slogan Submitted to Reddit's r/pics by anonymuscles,&#~ lucky and hungry little rodent ate so much bird feed that it passed out right … [Link]
Slashdot » More People On Earth Now Obese Than Underweight, Says Study
An anonymous reader writes: According to a new study published in the Lancet, obese people now outnumber the underweight population for perhaps the first time in global history. Majid Ezzati, an environmental health researcher at Imperial College London who led the study, analyzed data from 1975 to 2014 across 19.2 million adults from 186 countries. They found that over the … [Link]
Mashable » How to watch the Tesla Model 3 unveiling
Tesla is unveiling the much-anticipated Model 3 today at 8:30 p.m. PT (11:30 p.m. ET) at the Tesla Motors design studio in California. If you aren't able to get there tonight, don't worry, Tesla will be streaming the event live on its website. SEE ALSO: Why the Tesla Model 3 will make or break the company You can also follow … [Link]
Mashable » Canadian man writes his own hilarious obituary
Normally obituaries paint a solemn take on a person's life with little flair or humor. Not Angus Brian MacDonald's. After a fruitful life, the Canadian man passed away Friday, but instead of allowing a talented obituary writer to craft his memoriam, MacDonald wrote his own candid eulogy. SEE ALSO: Child illustrates exactly what happens when the 'poop hits the fan' … [Link]
Slashdot » PHP, Python and Google Go Fail To Detect Revoked TLS Certificates
An anonymous reader writes: Four years after the release of a groundbreaking study on the state of SSL/TLS certificates in non-browser applications (APIs [to be exact]), some programming languages fail to provide developers with the appropriate tools to validate certificates. Using three simple test scripts connected to a list of known vulnerable HTTPS servers, researchers logged their results to see … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West's 'Saint Pablo' leaks, revealing why he chose Tidal
"Saint Pablo," which was known as "The Closest Thing to Einstein" when Kanye West debuted it at an L.A. listening party last month, has leaked in full. The six-minute track, which features Drake collaborator Sampha and samples Jay Z's "Where I'm From," is many things in one: A venomous commentary on the media's armchair diagnoses ("People tryna say I'm goin' crazy on … [Link]
Mashable » T-shirt predicts a riot of a time at GOP convention
A Cleveland musician is having some fun with this doozy of an election, cashing in on the volatility. SEE ALSO: A brokered convention, explained Blues musician Colin Dussault, who has had some success with fun, locally-themed t-shirts in the past, has struck gold with a design that plays off of the threat of riots at this summer's GOP convention in … [Link]
Mashable » 8 Snapchat pranks you can pull off from the comfort of your phone
With Snapchat, you can nail April Fools' Day from the comfort of your own phone. The app, aside from being a great way to transform yourself into a cartoon dog, is a veritable prank playground — and after April Fools' Day, the evidence will be gone forever. SEE ALSO: 20 food pranks that will give you trust issues Snap away, … [Link]
Mashable » April Fools' prank turns Google Maps into an epic disco dance party
By now, we all know that Google doesn't mess around on April Fools' Day — especially when it comes to some of its most loved services. This year the company has outfitted Pegman, the orange stick figure from Google Maps, with some new '70s attire and groovy disco dance moves. See also: 25 April Fools' Day pranks your kids totally deserve … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Denies Edge Is Getting A Native Ad Blocker
An anonymous reader quotes a report from VentureBeat: On top of the slew of news coming out of Microsoft's Build 2016 developer conference, a story broke yesterday that Microsoft was building an ad blocker into its Microsoft Edge browser. While this would be a big deal, it apparently isn't true. "We have no plans to build a native ad blocker … [Link]
Mashable » Katy Perry, Christina Aguilera sign letter calling for changes to copyright law
Hundreds of artists, songwriters, managers, and other players in the music industry are calling on the U.S. Copyright Office to make what they consider to be long overdue changes to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, a law they say is not only out-of-date, but detrimental to artists and the future of the industry. Katy Perry, Fifth Harmony, Christina Aguilera and … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Best Buy API Access Policy Change Requires Company-Based Email
Best Buy announced a major change around access to its API program. From the program's inception, anyone with a valid email address remained free to access Best Buy APIs. While Best Buy continues its dedication to open access, it will soon shut off access to accounts using free email services (e.g. Gmail, Yahoo, etc.).
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ProgrammableWeb.com » How REST APIs Are Driving the Digital Industrial Revolution
Systems evolve with certain observable patterns. If the Web is looked at as a society and applications are its members, we are watching a path of progress similar to our human societal development.
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Slashdot » Bitcoin Could Consume As Much Electricity As Denmark By 2020
JustAnotherOldGuy writes: The numbers are very back-of-the-envelope and assume a worst case: widespread adoption of Bitcoin and not much improvement in Bitcoin mining activity, along with long replacement cycles for older, less efficient mining rigs. But even the best case [scenario] has Bitcoin consuming a shocking amount of electricity. [As mentioned in a report from Motherboard,] "The results show that … [Link]
Mashable » When a kidnapper held a press conference with a gun to a man's head
Tony Kiritsis speaks to police and press while holding a shotgun to Richard O. Hall's head.Image: John C. Hillery/APOn the morning of Feb. 8, 1977, Tony Kiritsis walked into the Indianapolis offices of the Hall-Hottel Company for an appointment with mortgage broker Richard O. Hall.Kiritsis entered Hall’s office carrying a flower box under his arm. A few minutes later, they both emerged.A sawed-off shotgun … [Link]
Mashable » BMW's new app wants to be your personal assistant for driving
While we're still several years away from truly autonomous cars, that doesn't mean your car can't be a little smarter about how you get from point A to point B. BMW debuted Connected, its new app for car owners that learns your habits over time and is able to predict driving directions, during Microsoft's Build developer conference Thursday. See also: Apple … [Link]
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