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 » Kat Graham wore Beyonce's dress from 13 years ago
Call this a TBT? If Kat Graham's dress looked oddly familiar at this weekend's MTV Movie Awards, it's because Beyonce did it first. The slinky, grommeted silk frock was a Dolce & Gabbana number, which was accessorized with Casadei heels and a silver clutch. 
Image: FilmMagicSEE ALSO: Kim Kardashian basically wore Beyonce's old dress to the Met Gala Graham absolutely … [Link]
Slashdot » Cellebrite Is Developing Roadside Police 'Textalyzer' Device
An anonymous reader writes: Cellebrite, the company many believe helped the FBI crack into the iPhone 5c belonging to a San Bernardino terrorist, is developing a roadside "textalyzer" device to help law enforcement determine whether someone involved in a motor vehicle accident was unlawfully driving while distracted. As reported from Ars Technica: "Under the first-of-its-kind legislation proposed in New York, … [Link]
Mashable » Notorious B.I.G. to return to stage as a hologram
Fans of the late Notorious B.I.G. are about to get another chance to see the rapper perform in person, thanks to the magic of holograms ARHT Media has secured the rights to the holographic image of the famed rapper to engage in everything from concerts and various media campaigns See also: Stunning Michael Jackson Hologram Performs at Billboard Music Awards The … [Link]
Popular Science » Inflatable Space Baron Bigelow Says He Wants A Disney Space Station
Space Inks deal to launch giant inflatable habitats starting in 2020 It seems Bigelow has much grander ambitions… [Link]
Mashable » Guerrilla gardening: 8 prohibited places to plant
Surprisingly, it's not just particular plants that are illegalThe act of planting can be as well. Founder of guerrilagardening.org, Richard Reynolds has popularized "guerrilla gardening," cultivating plants in places where one doesn't have permission, in the last few years. In the UK, Reynolds was nearly arrested for trying to make a public area a place for plants. Guerrilla gardening has usually … [Link]
Mashable » Soon you'll be able to buy concert tickets on Facebook
UPDATE: April 11, 2016, 7:25 p.m. EDT An earlier version of this article stated that Ticketmaster tickets would be available from Facebook Messenger. They will not. Presumably Facebook Messenger integration will be from another ticketing company. Soon, you’ll be able to buy those highly sought-after Beyoncé tickets through Ticketmaster, directly on Facebook. The feature – which is supposed to launch … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Improves Efforts To Offer Equal Pay For Equal Work To Its Employees
An anonymous reader writes: One day before National Equal Pay Day, Microsoft has provided a new update on its efforts to provide equal pay for equal work for all of its employees. Kathleen Hogan, Microsoft's Executive Vice-President for Human Resources, wrote in a blog post: "Today, for every $1 earned by men, our female employees in the U.S. earn 99.8 … [Link]
Mashable » Greece's message to refugees: 'We love you,' but it's complicated
"Do not lose your courage, we stand by you, we love you." That's the message Greek authorities are sending to the tens of thousands of refugees and migrants living in informal tents and camps throughout the country, in pamphlets encouraging them to move into reception centers. But, even though Greece loves refugees, it's complicated. 53,000 people are stuck in limbo … [Link]
Mashable » Tourist nearly loses head attempting to photograph low-flying plane
Watching airplanes land at Gustaf III airport in St. Barts can be a thrilling event, however ,one tourist nearly lost his head last week when a low-flying plane came in a little too low for its landing. The entire thing was captured on 360-degree video, which allows us to have a unique view of a near death experience. Now it's … [Link]
Popular Science » This Is What A Space Launch Looks Like From Space
Space Otherworldly An astronaut aboard the International Space Station snapped this photo of an Atlas V rocket launch on December 6, 2015. The rocket was carrying an uncrewed Cygnus… [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Patent Filing Points To a Keyboard With No Keys
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Digital Trends: Apple's patent, titled "Configurable Force-Sensitive Input Structure for Electronic Devices," was filed in September 2015 and was recently made available to the public on April 7th. It states that this all-in-one input interface consists of a metal contact layer, and a sense layer combined with a drive layer mounted underneath. According … [Link]
Mashable » Lucky construction workers may have found world's longest snake
Today in nope, no thanks: construction workers conducting a flyover at a building site in Malaysia spotted what is believed to be the world's longest snake. SEE ALSO: Florida hunters claim to kill 'monster' 800-pound alligator The 26-foot-long reticulated python was found in a tourist area on Penang Island, hiding under a tree and laying eggs, The Guardian reported. The … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook and Microsoft say they've eliminated the gender pay gap
You know what's really cool? Eliminating the wage gap between men and women in your workplace. Facebook announced on Monday that it has achieved full gender pay equality among its employees, meaning there is no significant difference in the pay earned by men and women at the company with similar experience and similar roles. "We regularly review our compensation practices … [Link]
New Scientist – News » First LSD brain imaging study offers insights into consciousness
Scans reveal effects of the drug that correlate with ego dissolution, giving clues to how the brain creates a sense of self
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New Scientist – News » Lemur extinctions in Madagascar leave behind doomed orphan trees
Past extinctions have left tree species with no way to spread their seeds. If the island's critically endangered lemurs disappear, whole forests may follow
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Mashable » NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TO STOP YELLING IN ALL CAPS IN FORECASTS
Weather nerds, rejoice. The National Weather Service announced on Monday that it will soon stop using all-caps style in its weather broadcasts, ending a long-standing but frequently mocked holdover that stems to the days of typewriters. "LISTEN UP!" NOAA spokesperson Susan Buchanan writes in an email, "BEGINNING ON MAY 11, NOAA’S NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECASTS WILL STOP YELLING AT YOU." The weather … [Link]
Mashable » Labour MP calls David Cameron 'Dodgy Dave,' gets ejected from House of Commons
British Labour MP Dennis Skinner was ejected from the House of Commons on April 11 after referring to David Cameron as "Dodgy Dave." This comment comes days after the now infamous Panama Papers leak. Read more…More about Uk, Politics, Parliament, David Cameron, and Us World [Link]
Slashdot » Ford Tests Its Self-Driving Car In Total Darkness Using LiDAR Tech
An anonymous reader writes: Using a combination of radar, cameras, and light-sensitive radar called LiDAR, one of Ford's self-driving cars has successfully navigated a winding road at night and without headlights. LiDAR works by emitting short pulses of laser light — 2.8 million laser pulses a second — so that the vehicle's software can create a real-time, high-definition 3D image … [Link]
Mashable » The horrifying Nigel de Jong tackle that has MLS fans enraged
Daaaamn Nigel, back at it again with the dirty tackles. If the name Nigel de Jong rings a bell for you, casual soccer fan, that's for good reason. The Dutch star is drawing the ire of MLS fans after his latest cheap play, which had Portland Timbers midfielder Darlington Nagby stretchered off the pitch Sunday. SEE ALSO: Crying Jordan meme … [Link]
Mashable » 'Mindy Project' showrunner on the Mindy-Danny relationship and a new love triangle
LOS ANGELES — Mindy Kaling is the master of the television rom-com. But the last time we saw Hulu's The Mindy Project, Dr. Mindy Lahiri and Danny Castellano (Chris Messina)'s love story didn't look much like a fairytale. Now, after an epic mid-season finale, The Mindy Project is about to return to Hulu. One question remains: Will they or won't they … [Link]
Mashable » 12 comic book series you can binge-read this week
Who needs Netflix when you have a good graphic novel? There are plenty of long reads in the literary world — but comic book lovers often find ourselves in the awkward position of running out of our favorite series rather quickly. SEE ALSO: 25 comic books for nerdy newbies to read first Luckily, there are also a lot of long-running … [Link]
Popular Science » This Weird Flying Board Is A Jetpack For Your Feet
Aviation Too high to hover, too low to be a plane Flyboard is a board that flies. [Link]
Mashable » Nearly 40,000 Verizon workers may go on strike this week
Can you hear them now? Unions representing more than 36,000 Verizon landline phone and cable workers are threatening a strike starting Wednesday morning if the company doesn't agree to a new contract. The unions, the Communications Workers of America and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, say Verizon wants to freeze pensions, make layoffs easier and rely more on contract … [Link]
Mashable » Jon Favreau has your new favorite Bill Murray story, thanks to the magic of New Orleans
Jon Favreau has another Bill Murray story to add to the internet's illustrious collection. The director recently worked with Murray on The Jungle Book (he plays Baloo), a live action adaptation that's already netting 100% fresh ratings on Rotten Tomatoes and is rumored to have a sequel in the works. And it's not even in theaters yet. You'll have to wait … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla recalls 2,700 Model X SUVs over third-row seat safety concerns
Tesla Motors is voluntarily recalling 2,700 Model X SUVs over safety concerns its third-row seat could move forward during a crash. SEE ALSO: The world is ready for the Model 3. Is Tesla? According to a tweet from Electrek, which includes a screen grab of a letter sent to a Model X owner, the vehicles are being recalled due to an … [Link]
Popular Science » How Plants 'Clot' After Being Wounded
Science Tiny blockades Next time you stop and smell the flowers, consider this: how do plants handle injuries? [Link]
Mashable » 21 American kids are suing the government for not doing enough about global warming
A precedent-setting global warming lawsuit will advance to a District Court judge in Oregon, thanks to 21 young Americans, ages 8 to 19. The unconventional group of plaintiffs want to hold the federal government accountable for failing to act swiftly and effectively to curb the emissions of greenhouse gases causing human-caused global warming. Magistrate Judge Thomas Coffin found that the … [Link]
Slashdot » Internet Mapping Glitch Turned a Random Kansas Farm Into a Digital Hell
An anonymous reader writes: Back in 2002, a company called MaxMind had an idea: Gather up as many unique computer or smartphone IP addresses as they can, match them to a map, and sell that data to advertisers. The problem is that MaxMind's tech has made life miserable for a handful of homes across the US — especially one otherwise … [Link]
Mashable » 'Dark Soul 3' is wonderful, but haven't we played this game before?
When is more Dark Souls too much Dark Souls? For all it's success, Dark Souls 3 might answer that question. Since it's one of my favorite game franchises, I excitedly entered Dark Souls 3 with the large expectations. And Dark Souls 3 met those expectations well. It met them so much that I, for the first time in the series, was left … [Link]
Mashable » Views from L.A.: Iggy Azalea threatens to chop off Nick Young's johnson
The most surreal scandal to hit the NBA in recent memory propelled itself further into the depths of squalor when rapper Iggy Azalea implicitly threatened to chop off between a quarter and half of Los Angeles Lakers star Nick Young's penis. Kids these days. SEE ALSO: My high school teammate, Kobe Bryant Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is set to play … [Link]
Mashable » Alert George Washington: Kylie Jenner says she 'started wigs'
Quick, when is the first time you ever remember seeing a human in a wig? That's right. It was on Kylie Jenner's Snapchat. Kylie Jenner is one of Marie Claire's fresh faces issue cover girls, looking kind of like a normal teenager and making bold claims about her admittedly massive influence on culture. SEE ALSO: Kim Kardashian sheds Snapchat tears … [Link]
Mashable » YouTube to help alleviate Coachella FOMO by live streaming first weekend
LOS ANGELES — YouTube is solving FOMO, one live stream at a time. The video platform said Monday it will live stream select performances from weekend one of Coachella, which takes place April 15 – 17. SEE ALSO: Coachella lineup headlined by Guns N' Roses, LCD Soundsystem The live stream will also be available on the YouTube Music app, and … [Link]
Slashdot » Experts Crack Petya Ransomware, Enable Hard Drive Decryption For Free
Reader itwbennett writes: Petya appeared on researchers' radar last month when criminals distributed it to companies through spam emails that masqueraded as job applications. It stood out from other file-encrypting ransomware programs because it overwrites a hard drive's master boot record (MBR), leaving infected computers unable to boot into the operating system. Now, security experts have devised a method that, … [Link]
Mashable » Dubai waterpark turned into wicked skatepark when the water is turned off
The lazy river has temporarily become the extreme shredding river. Skaters Alessandro Sorgente, Milton Martinez and Jan Hoffmann teamed up with Red Bull to cut the water at Aquaventure in Dubai and skate in places previously tread only by inner tubes. Check out an extended edit of the skaters' dizzying dry skating footage below. Compilation of first and final frames from TV series is incredibly … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung Galaxy Note 6 might be waterproof and dustproof
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Note 6, the stylus-equipped phablet, will be waterproof and dustproof to IP68 certification, SamMobile claims. Launched in February, Samsung's Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge flagships are also IP68-certified, meaning they can be submerged in up to 5 feet of water for up to 30 minutes. SEE ALSO: We tested the Samsung Galaxy S7 on spring's hottest glitter makeup … [Link]
Mashable » Restaurant customer accidentally stiffs on tip, mails it to server a week later
Bad tippers: Not always bad people. Reddit user dior_show shared the unexpected letter a friend received at the Boston restaurant where she works as a server. SEE ALSO: A+ customer Jim Carrey left waitress massive tip In the letter, someone claiming to be a previous customer apologizes for leaving a bad tip on a larger bill. "I am so sorry — … [Link]
Mashable » This Pac-Man suit will make you CEO of the nerds
If you've gotta wear a suit, you may as well have one with some personal flare on it. Sure, you could just go to the shop around the corner and blend into the masses sporting grey or blue attire — or you could show off your '80s gaming love affair and rock this Pac-Man suit from OppoSuits. SEE ALSO: Is … [Link]
Mashable » MADtv is coming back, thanks to The CW
MADtv has found new life on The CW. Just months after the network hosted a 20th anniversary special that brought together MADtv alums, the network has announced it's resurrecting the Emmy Award-winning sketch comedy series for eight one-hour episodes. SEE ALSO: FOX is throwing a 'Party Over Here' and everyone's invited While the new incarnation of the series will star … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump's kids can't vote for him in the New York primary
Two of the people closest to Donald Trump's presidential campaign cannot, it turns out, vote for him in New York's primary. The billionaire businessman confirmed on Monday that his children, Ivanka and Eric Trump, missed the state's voter registration deadline and so will not be at the polls come April 19th They are so grounded. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump masks are … [Link]
Popular Science » This Is What Climate Change Means For You
Environment More death, more disease, more allergies A report issued by the White House lays out the dire consequences of a changing climate. [Link]
Slashdot » Life Expectancy Study: It's Not Just What You Make, It's Where You Live
An anonymous reader shares a report on NPR.org: Poor people who reside in expensive, well-educated cities such as San Francisco tend to live longer than low-income people in less affluent places, according to a study of more than a billion Social Security and tax records. The study, published in JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, bolsters what was … [Link]
Popular Science » The International Community Is About To Debate Killer Robots
Military To ban or let be? Red Cross issued a statement skeptical of lethal autonomy systems. [Link]
Popular Science » New Views Of The Hallucinating Brain
Health Investigating how LSD might treat psychiatric disorders or find the root of consciousness Now researchers have taken images of brains on LSD, illuminating the parts of the brain most affected by it, which could help lead them to new ways to treat mental… [Link]
Popular Science » The Dark Side Of 'The Force Awakens’ Is Here
Entertainment Watch this clever mash-up of the new ‘Star Wars’ film and Pink Floyd Plenty of people have synced The Wizard of Oz with Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon. Now, one Reddit user is syncing the album with the newest Star Wars. [Link]
Mashable » In just 24 hours, 11 people in a Canadian indigenous nation tried to commit suicide
Leaders of an indigenous nation in Canada declared a state of emergency on Saturday, after 11 people in their nation of 2,000 tried to commit suicide within 24 hours. That number amounts to 0.55% of their population trying to kill themselves in a single day. SEE ALSO: Tracy Morgan contemplated suicide after traumatic car wreck The Attawapiskat First Nation has … [Link]
Popular Science » Lab-Grown Mini Brains Die When Exposed To Zika
Health Further reinforcing the link between Zika and microcephaly In a new study published last night in the journal Science, researchers found that unlike other viruses in its family, the Zika virus preferentially kills developing… [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Leftronic's Fetch Tool Retrieves and Visualizes Data from Any HTTP API
Leftronic, a real-time data visualization platform provider, has launched Fetch, a new tool that can retrieve, transform, and visualize data from any HTTP API. Fetch can be used to retrieve data from third-party APIs in the event that specific API data is not already available from existing Leftronic integrations.
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Mashable » Red carpet hair was out of this world at this year's MTV Movie Awards
When it comes to the MTV Movie Awards, we've come to expect the unexpected. Fortunately for us, this year was no different. The stars certainly brought their beauty A-games to the red carpet, and it was other-worldly. See also: MTV Movie Awards 2016: See all the sexy red carpet looks here Kendall Jenner went with an outre bubble ponytail, one she … [Link]
Mashable » In ultra-Millennial move, Kylie Jenner released a line of Coachella lip kits
In this episode of keeping up with the lip kits: Kylie Jenner releases a line of Coachella-themed lipsticks. Because Coachella isn't insufferable enough already. Jenner shared the new metallic shades — named Reign, King and Heir — on Snapchat and Instagram on Sunday. The three new colors are meant to be sparkly matte, which seems like an oxymoron, but Kylie … [Link]
Mashable » Glock that looks like a Nintendo gun really works. Here's proof.
Someone modified a Glock to look like a Nintendo Zapper, but we only showed you photos of the device when we first reported it. Now there is actual footage of the modified gun in use, by none other than Mario himself (or at least a gun enthusiast dressed as the famed character) As we mentioned before, turning a lethal weapon … [Link]
Popular Science » Who You Meet At A SpaceX Launch
Space The curious culture on the ground at a rocket launch press junket Anthropological notes from the SpaceX rocket launch… [Link]
Mashable » 'They hit us with tear gas and rubber bullets,' say refugees in Greek camp
Tensions were running high in the Greek village of Idomeni on the border of Macedonia on Monday after a weekend of violence in the informal camp for migrants and refugees. Protesters pulled a train car into the center of the camp near the main border crossing. There has been a huge police presence there in recent days after another group tried … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Developers Create API For Direct USB Access Via Web Pages
An anonymous reader writes: Two Google developers have uploaded an unofficial (for now) draft to the World Wide Web Consortium's Web Incubator Community Group (W3C WICG) that describes a method of interconnecting USB-capable devices to Web pages. The API, called WebUSB, allows device manufacturers to provide special "registry and landing pages" where they can host JavaScript SDKs for their USB-capable … [Link]
Popular Science » This Floating Gripping Drone Orb Comes In Peace (Probably)
Aviation Schlorp! This is a cool gripping tool that feels really alien. [Link]
Mashable » 3 tips to set up your ideal startup office space
It’s an exciting time: Your latest groundbreaking entrepreneurial idea has evolved into a full-fledged startup. You’ve snagged some funding, you’re staffing up and you’re ready to make the move from a home office, co-working space or garage to your own space — an official headquarters. It’s important to keep in mind that even once you find the right real estate, you’re still … [Link]
Popular Science » I (Sort of) Hosted A Show with President Obama!
From Our Blogs: Vintage Space Of all the guest hosts we've had on DNews, no one's made us as excited as President Obama. [Link]
Slashdot » Surveillance Cameras Sold On Amazon Found Infected With Malware
An anonymous reader shares a report on ZDNet: Security researcher Mike Olsen has warned that some products sold through the Amazon marketplace are harboring a dark secret — malware. Olsen said in a blog post that while scouring Amazon for a decent set of outdoor surveillance cameras for a friend, he came across a deal for 6 PoE cameras and … [Link]
Mashable » Beethoven and Led Zepplin face off on dueling cellos
Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser, the musicians behind 2CELLOS, show off their latest masterpiece: a classic crossover between Beethoven's 5th and "Whole Lotta Love." What begins as two distinct performances blends seamlessly into a collaboration neither Beethoven nor Led Zeppelin could have expected. 'Lion King' Cam is a pretty creative alternative to the 'Kiss Cam' New 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' … [Link]
Mashable » 'Lion King' Cam is a pretty creative alternative to the 'Kiss Cam'
Instead of a boring old 'Kiss Cam,' the Denver Nuggets switched things up at their April 8 game with a hilarious 'Lion King Cam.' Rather than encouraging people to kiss, the camera paid tribute to the beloved Disney movie, The Lion King. By panning the audience for babies, the camera urged families to reenact the famous scene where Rafiki raises a newborn Simba above … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Second CRISPR human embryo study shows there is a long way to go
A second team in China has published the results of their attempts to edit the genes of human embryos using the CRISPR method
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New Scientist – News » Tiger numbers in the wild rise for the first time in 100 years
New estimates say there are now 3900 tigers in the wild, 700 more than five years ago, and the plan is to double their numbers by 2020
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New Scientist – News » Records reveal gender-selective abortion taking place in Canada
A decade of medical records from Ontario provide the strongest evidence yet that some Indian-born immigrants are selectively aborting female fetuses
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New Scientist – News » NASA recovers prized Kepler space telescope after emergency
The flagship spacecraft in the search for exoplanets has switched on its emergency mode just prior to a new phase of operations
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Mashable » Jacob Tremblay's little poodle has a new 'Star Wars'-inspired name
Jacob Tremblay is a Star Wars fan — and his little dog too. The world can give a sigh of relief that Jacob Tremblay's puppy has finally been given a name. Introducing… our new favorite pooch, Rey (yes, that Rey). SEE ALSO: Jacob Tremblay just got a new puppy and he's looking for a name The hashtags really do say … [Link]
Mashable » Scientists find 13 genetic 'superheroes' resistant to severe childhood illnesses
A tiny number of people in the world carry genetic mutations that were thought to guarantee the development of severe childhood diseases, but these people do not actually have these diseases, according to a new study. In the study, researchers looked at the genetic data from more than half a million people from around the world. The scientists found 13 adults who … [Link]
Mashable » This is why you shouldn't mess with the heroine of AMC's 'Preacher'
Tulip O'Hare is not one to be trifled with. SEE ALSO: The first teaser for AMC's 'Preacher' series has arrived The female lead in AMC's Preacher — played by Ruth Negga — has a colorful past. We won't spoil the particulars for those that haven't read the comics, but you can get a good sense of Tulip's background in this new … [Link]
Mashable » Crying Jordan meme reaches inspired new heights at Masters
Wow, America. Just wow. We all witnessed a transcendent performance in Sunday's final Masters round, a groundbreaking moment of popular culture that future generations will look back upon with jaws agape. We're not talking about Danny Willett — and we're not talking about his tweeting brother. We're talking about — who else? — the crying Michael Jordan meme. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Fisherman finds a terrifying surprise at the end of his line
There are some massive catfish out there, but when Lance Burgos tugged on his line on Saturday and felt a heavy tug, he was cautious. "Be careful," he tells his daughter, who is also in the boat as she reaches down towards the water to assist him. Instead of hooking a fish, however, Burgos actually caught a massive alligator. "Oh … [Link]
Slashdot » Kepler Recovered from Emergency and Stable
Here's an exciting update on NASA's Kepler, which entered "emergency mode" last week. An anonymous reader points us to a press release on NASA's official website: Mission operations engineers have successfully recovered the Kepler spacecraft from Emergency Mode (EM). On Sunday morning, the spacecraft reached a stable state with the communication antenna pointed toward Earth, enabling telemetry and historical event … [Link]
Mashable » Scarlett Johansson implies ex-husband Ryan Reynolds was insecure with her success
Guess we found Deadpool's downfall. During an interview with Cosmopolitan, Scarlett Johansson — who graces the magazine's May cover — implies that her marriage to Ryan Reynolds ended because of her success. SEE ALSO: 11 influential feminists share the best lessons they've learned from other women Sigh. "The logistics of being with another actor are challenging," Johansson says. "There has … [Link]
Mashable » Just 600 corgis at a beach party. NBD.
The perfect beach day has finally been had. So Cal Corgi Beach Day is an event that happens several times a year at the Huntington Dog Beach in Southern California. Hosted by So Cal Corgi Nation, the most recent pawty took place on April 9 with more than six hundred corgis in attendance. SEE ALSO: 10 Dr. Seuss books for millennials … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix announces dates for 'The Crown,' 'Marseilles' and 'Marco Polo' Season 2
In what may come to be known in television as the Year of Netflix, the streaming platform released premiere dates and trailers for some of its latest new and returning shows at a conference in Paris on Monday. SEE ALSO: FX confirms there's twice as much TV now as there was in 2009 Marco Polo (Season 2) The drama about … [Link]
Popular Science » Tesla Motors Recalls 2,700 Model Xs
Cars All cars made before March 26th The recall affects about 2,700 cars, and affected owners are supposed to be contact by their local Tesla service center to arrange free installation of new seats, a… [Link]
Mashable » Russian museum's newest employee is a big orange cat named Maray
April Fools' jokes can go wrong, but sometimes they go so, so right. Serpukhov Historical and Art Museum decided to get in on the pranking action by making people believe that a cat had applied for a job at the museum. That cat is Maray, an adorable and friendly orange cat who has been hanging out at the museum since 2014. … [Link]
Mashable » Etihad pilot turned plane around to let 2 passengers see their dying grandson
An Etihad pilot stopped an international flight so two passengers could get off and visit their dying grandson. The couple's flight to Abu Dhabi was taxiing at Manchester Airport, in the UK, when they received a text saying that their grandson had just been admitted into intensive care and that they should come to the hospital — as soon as … [Link]
Mashable » Rad little snowboarder falls asleep while standing
He was just shredding too hard, brah. We've all been so tired that we can barely keep our eyes open, but this little dude takes extreme sleeping to another level, falling fast asleep while still standing on his snowboard. Here come more giant robots: 'Titanfall 2' has a teaser trailer Compilation of first and final frames from TV series is … [Link]
Mashable » 'Trainspotting' sequel will have a 'stronger narrative' than the original
LONDON — The Trainspotting sequel is on its way, people. SEE ALSO: 21 hilarious childhood memories only Scottish people will understand On Sunday, Scottish actor Robert Carlyle (a.k.a. the memorably terrifying Francis Begbie) appeared with author Irvine Welsh in Edinburgh's Usher Hall. The two appeared together to mark the 20th anniversary of Trainspotting, the Evening Standard reports. "We start shooting, I … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The genetic superheroes who have mutations but not the disease
Some people show no signs of illness despite unknowingly having genes for serious conditions like cystic fibrosis. Working out why could lead to new treatments
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Mashable » DIY arcade cabinets: Just add IKEA furniture
Many of us have longed to have a working arcade cabinet in our homes — but a combination of space and price often keep them out of reach. But Ikea furniture hacker SIN Tchan created a working arcade cabinet using Ikea's Micke desk, as well as other parts — and explains how you can build your very own. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » 'Fear the Walking Dead' becomes a slick endless runner for iOS
AMC's unstoppable zombie plague has already spread to two different TV series, and now it's claimed another victim: iOS devices. Fear the Walking Dead: Dead Run is a new free-to-play game based on the first show's Los Angeles-set spinoff. It's an endless runner (think Temple Run) that's light on story but heavy on style. SEE ALSO: Hey, 'The Walking Dead' finale: … [Link]
Mashable » Hungry burglar breaks into Five Guys to make himself some burgers
Police are looking for a man they say broke into a Five Guys restaurant and cooked himself a meal. DC Metropolitan Police have released footage of the incident. Reports say the suspect followed a delivery man into the restaurant. After the delivery man left he cooked food and stole a bottle of water. [Additional reporting by Storyful] Read more…More about Us, … [Link]
Slashdot » Hacked Swedish Military Servers Used In Attacks On US Banks
Reader wiredmikey writes: Swedish military computers were hacked and used in an attack targeting major U.S. banks in 2013, the armed forces said on Monday. The attack knocked out the web sites of as many as 20 major U.S. banks and financial institutions, sometimes for several days. According to Swedish military spokesman Mikael Abramsson, a server in the Swedish defense … [Link]
Mashable » Calling all 'Scrubs' fans: Zach Braff and Donald Faison reunited in Cabo
Everyone's favorite on-screen (and off-screen) Scrubs pals reunited over the weekend on a bromantic trip to Cabo. Zach Braff and Donald Faison celebrated Braff's 41st birthday with some good, old fashioned rest, relaxation and towels with Braff's face all over them. SEE ALSO: Zach Braff: I want to play a character in first-person shooter 'Destiny' The dynamic duo seemed to fall … [Link]
Mashable » 'The dead are coming' in new 'Game of Thrones' Season 6 trailer
There's a new Game of Thrones season 6 trailer, and it doesn't disappoint. Attendees at the show's Los Angeles premiere on Sunday evening saw the same sneak peak after viewing the season's opener. SEE ALSO: Here's what we saw (and learned) at the 'Game of Thrones' season 6 premiere Here's what we can tell — for now: Jon Snow's eyes are closed, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Harry Potter' fan uses a Kindle Fire to make his wife a Weasley family clock
LONDON — We all love Harry Potter and probably wish we could re-create some of the magical items that feature in the books. Imgur user Relmicro did just that, posting photos of this fully functional, digital recreation of the Weasley family's clock. It features nine hands, one for each member of the household and instead of telling the time, it points … [Link]
Mashable » For sale: Hillary Clinton's 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass. Slightly used.
A retired White House gardener is selling Hillary Clinton's 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass, which he bought at an auction for the residence's workers and has been sitting in his Pennsylvania garage for years. SEE ALSO: How to draw Hillary Clinton riding a dragon like the Khaleesi she is Mike Lawn, who worked at the White House for nearly three decades, bought … [Link]
Mashable » How to see synchronous fireflies in the Great Smoky Mountains this year
For about two weeks every June, the woods of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee light up under a swarm of fireflies. This year, park visitors hoping to see the synchronous fireflies will need to enter a lottery. See also: Dollywood: Inside the biggest theme park you've never seen During the eight-day peak viewing period, access to the Elkmont area … [Link]
Mashable » Here come more giant robots: 'Titanfall 2' has a teaser trailer
Stand by for more Titanfall. Although EA and Respawn have confirmed there will be a sequel to 2014's multiplayer shooter, the above tease trailer is the first we're seeing of Titanfall 2. And there's little to glean from its dramatic voiceover and mostly static frame. But EA is planning a E3-adjacent press conference on June 12, which is when the trailer promises … [Link]
Mashable » Compilation of first and final frames from TV series is incredibly moving
When you reach the emotional moment of a favorite television's show ending, it only makes sense that you’d want to go back to where it all started. Now television lovers can revel in nostalgia with first and final frames of beloved shows such as Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Frasier, Lost and Friends play side-by-side Warning: Spoilers are inevitable, so watch … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Declares Wholehearted Support For Privacy Shield
An anonymous reader writes: Microsoft has declared its support for the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield. The proposed legislation to govern data transmission between the EU and U.S. has been the subject of much debate. While acknowledging that more work will need to be done after it is adopted, Microsoft has thrown its support behind Privacy Shield, stating that after careful and … [Link]
Mashable » The next Apple Watch won’t change that much, even though it should
If you were looking forward to the Apple Watch 2.0 in 2016, a well-known analyst has just thrown a nice bucket of ice-cold water on the idea According to Apple Insider, KGI Securities analyst and Apple oracle Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple is working on an Apple Watch "S" update, one that will leave the current design intact, but refresh numerous … [Link]
Popular Science » This HTC Vive Hack Gives An Early Look At Playstation VR
Entertainment A clever glimpse into PS VR's cinematic mode You can use the HTC Vive to play PS4 games right now. Here's how. [Link]
Mashable » Here's what happens when you ask Siri if Jon Snow is dead
Warning: Game of Thrones spoilers everywhere. Some questions are so deeply shrouded in mystery that not even Siri has the answers. SEE ALSO: The 'Game of Thrones' Season 6, episode 1 synopsis is as blunt as you'd expect Take Jon Snow, for instance. Despite the massive barrage of clues and hints we've had over the last 10 months, no one … [Link]
Mashable » Jeremy Corbyn publishes his tax return but people can't read his handwriting
LONDON — Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is the latest British politician to publish his tax return for 2014-2015, following a similar move by Prime Minister David Cameron and Chancellor George Osborne. The opposition politician detailed £70,795 in pay as well as an additional £1,350 from lecturing. But rather than being concerned with the actual tax and income details, people were … [Link]
Mashable » That video of a bear chasing a snowboarder is totally fake
The Internet is filled with dirty, stinkin' liars. A video of a snowboarder being chased by a bear has been making its way across the Internet, but a closer look at the video proves that the bear is comically bad. SEE ALSO: Man trolls British newspaper with spectacularly fake letters The clip was uploaded by a YouTuber named Kelly Murphy, … [Link]
Slashdot » Top Tech Firms Urged To Step Up Online Abuse Fightback
An anonymous reader shares a report on The Guardian: Top tech companies are talking to grassroots organisations across the globe to organise a fightback on their platforms against online abuse, hate speech, misogyny and stalking. Facebook, Twitter and Google are reaching out to women's groups, NGOs and communities in Africa, America, India, Europe and the Middle East as the scale … [Link]
Mashable » Bots, Live and A.I.: What to expect at Facebook's F8 conference
Our bot-filled future is rapidly approaching. Facebook's annual developer conference, F8, is set to kick off Tuesday with an opening keynote from CEO Mark Zuckerberg. SEE ALSO: An exploding watermelon is the biggest thing to ever happen on Facebook Live While Facebook has been tight-lipped on what the developers in attendance will hear, we do know bots will take center … [Link]
Mashable » 'Gears of War 4' trailer brings back Marcus Fenix
Hey look, it's Marcus Fenix! The original Gears of War trilogy star returns in this latest Gears of War 4 trailer, which features a happy moment with the Fenix family transposed against a relentless, alien-infested rainstorm. J.D. Fenix — yes, the son of Marcus — is the new protagonist, and the trailer follows the prodigal child as he returns home to … [Link]
Popular Science » Scientists Detect Which Patients Are Resistant To Genetic Diseases
Health What genes can thwart a potent disease? In a new study, researchers discovered a handful of individuals who had a mutation but didn’t display signs of the disease. Understanding what makes them different might… [Link]
Slashdot » India's Audacious Plan to Bring Digital Banking to 1.2 Billion People
Saritha Rai, reporting for Bloomberg: India is trying to yank its cash-based economy into the 21st century. But how do you get 1.2 billion people, many of whom have never seen a bank or opened an account, to send digital payments to each other? The government's answer is an effort it has named the Unified Payment Interface. Debuting Monday, it's … [Link]
Mashable » BlackBerry is planning to release 2 new Android phones, despite weak Priv sales
The Priv, BlackBerry's best smartphone in a decade, has not helped the struggling smartphone company rebound. BlackBerry sold just 600,000 of the Priv, which runs Android, between January and March. CEO John Chen blamed the poor sales on the device being "too high-end of a product." SEE ALSO: 16 apps that will seriously raise your Instagram game Last month BlackBerry … [Link]
Mashable » Dubai's religious authorities issue fatwa against stealing your neighbor's WiFi
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai's top religious authorities say that stealing WiFi from your neighbor would not be proper Islamic conduct. SEE ALSO: A guy put 'FMUSLMS' on his license plate and Minnesota locals weren't having it That's according to a religious edict — known as a fatwa — from Dubai's Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department. It was … [Link]
Mashable » Boy receives over 1,000 birthday cards after no one shows to his party
The Internet banded together to create a special birthday for a young boy after no one showed up to his party. Nine-year-old Gerald Hamilton celebrated his birthday on April 2, however out of the 12 classmates who said they were coming, none of them showed up, ABC News reports. SEE ALSO: Guy being cheated on gets revenge in a birthday card … [Link]
Mashable » Air India plane falls to ground after crane carrying it collapses
A crane carrying an Air India Airbus A320 snapped early Sunday morning, dropping the plane from about 60 feet in the air. Airport staff were transporting the aircraft from Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad, India, to a nearby training academy when the cables supporting the 77-ton plane collapsed. SEE ALSO: An all-female crew operated the world's longest continuous flight on Air … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Ray LaMontagne's trippy virtual reality video for 'Hey, No Pressure'
Watching Ray LaMontagne's new video for "Hey, No Pressure" is sort of like picking up a kaleidoscope for the first time. While you may have seen 360 virtual reality music video before —- Run the Jewels used it for "Crown" — chances are you haven't seen something quite like this. Director Peter Martin (who also directed "Crown") worked with Jaunt Studios and … [Link]
Mashable » 'Gilmore Girls' revival pics finally take us home to Stars Hollow
It's been an eventful few months for Gimore Girls fans, from the announcement that the series was getting a Netflix revival to its growing cast list and the constant question of Melissa McCarthy's involvement. The revival, which consists of four seasonally-themed movies, is currently in production and doesn't have a release date — but new set photos prove that all is well, and … [Link]
Slashdot » Music Streaming Service Exclusives Make Pirating Tempting Again
The advent of online music streaming service has made it easier for millions of people worldwide to listen to all of their favorite songs, and convinced plenty to pay for music. But with the space of music streaming service getting increasingly crowded and artists beginning to do exclusive with select platforms, it has again become inconvenient for people to get … [Link]
Mashable » A 1965 Corvette gets an upgrade that'll make your heart race like never before
This '60s era Corvette Grand Sport is not a restoration job or a replica, instead it's a certified continuation of the original car. That means it's actually a 1965 Corvette racecar built in 2016, but you do not want to walk away from a crash in this beast. "Driving this car in full throttle, is like riding the devil straight to … [Link]
Mashable » 'Fantastic Beasts' includes nifflers and a new magical creature
While most Harry Potter fans are likely still reeling from hearing "Dumbledore" and "Hogwarts" spoken in the latest teaser for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the zoologically inclined wizards among us may have spotted some new magical creatures creeping around there as well. According to Pottermore, the film's magizoological roster will include Nifflers and a mysterious new animal … [Link]
Mashable » Kate Middleton plays cricket in India, completely smashes it
LONDON — From the looks of it, Kate Middleton is a dab hand at cricket. SEE ALSO: Prince William and Kate meet Mumbai's iconic 93-year-old restauranteur after viral online campaign As part of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's visit to India, the royal couple met with batting legend Sachin Tendulkar and took part in a game with some local … [Link]
Mashable » Why Apple Music is the best streaming service for REAL artists
Still trying to figure out if you like Apple Music more than Spotify? Well, we're here to help make your decision a lot easier. In this week's episode of Max's Macs, your favorite Apple fanboy Max tries to show you how to maximize your experience on Apple Music, but he doesn't stop there. He also attempts to launch his music career … [Link]
Mashable » Bryan Adams cancels Mississippi show because of anti-LGBT bill
First came Bruce Springsteen, then came Bryan Adams. The rocker is canceling an upcoming show in Mississippi due to a new law that discriminates against the LGBT community there. House Bill 1523 allows public and private businesses to refuse service to LGBT couples if it conflicts with their religious beliefs. Adams finds the law "incomprehensible," he writes in a Facebook … [Link]
Slashdot » Tiger Numbers Rise For First Time In a Century
Brian Clark Howard, writing for National Geographic: At last — some good news for tigers. Driven largely by conservation successes in India, Russia, and Nepal, the global population of tigers in the wild has shown a significant increase in the past few years, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) reports in a new survey. The report comes as national leaders meet … [Link]
Mashable » The 5 most heartwarming animal rescue stories
Every so often there are animals who need some help from us humans. It’s in our nature to rise to the occasion and come to their aid. From stranded sloths and lonely kittens to snowbound moose and elephants stuck in mud, these stories of humans helping animals inspire and provoke. This video by Honey Nut Cheerios shows a montage of … [Link]
Mashable » Maneki the Tiger gives birth to cub at Australia Zoo
The Australia Zoo welcomed a brand new resident after Maneki the tiger gave birth. The released footage above gives animal lovers everywhere a chance to witness the miracle of life like you've never seen it before. Get an inside peek at a tiger's first moments with her newborn cub. 'Gears of War 4' trailer brings back Marcus Fenix Chinese family … [Link]
Mashable » President Obama set as weeklong guest host for Science Channel nightly news segment
Science Channel's nightly news series is getting a high-profile visitor this week. Mashable has learned that President Barack Obama is set to act as a guest presenter for five editions of the network's evening news program, Science Presents DNews, starting Monday night. In the short segments, Obama will deliver updates on a wide range of timely topics, including innovations in public health, space, and … [Link]
Popular Science » The Musician Who Built A Weather-Sensing Synth
DIY Quintron and his Weather Warlock Organist and inventor Quintron invented a synthesizer called the Weather Warlock, which has sensors that detect sunlight, temperature, wind, and moisture. [Link]
Slashdot » Director Brennan: CIA Won't Waterboard Again, Even If Ordered By Future President
An anonymous reader quotes a report from MSNBC: CIA Director John Brennan told NBC News in an exclusive interview that his agency will not engage in harsh "enhanced interrogation" practices, including waterboarding, which critics call torture — even if ordered to by a future president. "I will not agree to carry out some of these tactics and techniques I've heard … [Link]
Mashable » Thailand says nevermind the drought, annual water gun fight is on
BANGKOK — Drought? What drought? Bring out the water guns! Thailand may be going through its driest period in 20 years, but the country's military government wants visitors from around the globe to know that the biggest water fight in the world is still on. So, get your buckets, hoses and other gear ready for the three-day nationwide street party … [Link]
Mashable » John Oliver explains why credit reporting companies suck (and makes three of his own)
Credit reporting companies are the bane of everyone's existence, so John Oliver thought it was time to turn the tables on them. Last Week Tonight's show on Sunday took on the dicey subject of credit reporting. Oliver pointed out that nearly one quarter of reports have errors in them, and even companies like TransUnion, Experian and Equifax admit that these … [Link]
New Scientist – News » NASA fights to fix emergency on prized Kepler space telescope
The flagship spacecraft in the search for exoplanets has switched on its emergency mode just prior to a new phase of operations
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Mashable » New 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' trailer offers another peek at Krang
Do you like sparkly things and large explosions? Then this Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows trailer might be for you. The two-and-a-half-minute look, which premiered during Sunday's MTV Movie Awards, features a mix of new scenes and previously revealed footage. You get a brief glimpse of Krang, a bit more about Bebop and Rocksteady's origin, and a … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones'-inspired Indian TV soap promo goes viral for all the wrong reasons
Indian television soap Sasural Simar Ka (translated as Simar's in-laws' home) was so inspired by the Game of Thrones that it decided to lift the entire The Hall of Faces sequence from the fantasy drama. See also: 'Game of Thrones' cast members show us their own 'Hall of Faces' at Season 6 premiere The spooky Hall of Faces houses the heads … [Link]
Mashable » 'Harry Potter' recut as 'The Breakfast Club' is an instant classic
When you stop to think about it, the Harry Potter series has a few fundamental similarities to the coming-of-age dramedy The Breakfast Club. First and foremost, though the two classics occur during different time periods and in different worlds, both stand as iconic symbols of a generation. And both, though targeted toward a young-adult audience, are beloved by fans of all ages and … [Link]
Mashable » Lytro's new Cinema camera could mean the end of green screen
Lytro has only just begun its mission to become a leader in professional VR cameras, but it's already looking to disrupt regular film production, too. The Lytro Cinema camera puts the company's fancy light-field technology into a normal film camera. To call the camera "normal" is really a misnomer, though, since the specs on this thing are anything but: It … [Link]
Slashdot » Slashdot Asks: It's Been a Year Since Apple Watch Release, What's Your Thought On It?
In an op-ed, Quartz's Mike Murphy writes that Apple Watch, the Cupertino-based company's first wearable device, hasn't been the success the company was hoping it to be. Apple unveiled the Apple Watch alongside the iPhone 6 at a media conference in September 2014. It wasn't, however, until April 2015 that the company began selling it. The Apple Watch has received … [Link]
Mashable » This toilet nightlight will help you out during that midnight bathroom trip
LONDON — Getting up for a wee in the middle of the night can feel like traversing an obstacle course in complete darkness. SEE ALSO: A pizza night light exists to make your cheesy dreams come true Keeping the lights off lest you wake your housemates or bedfellows — and incur their wrath — can wreak havoc; from peeing on the … [Link]
Mashable » Someone made a claymation version of that viral panda sneeze video
This is how you know you've made it. YouTube user Food Budget, according to their post on Reddit, has been brushing up their claymation skills, and decided to take inspiration from daily life. Or, the Internet, anyway. The animator took that super popular "panda sneeze" video that has been uploaded and reuploaded to your Facebook feed a million times and … [Link]
Mashable » Goat in desperate need of a frappuccino wanders into a local Starbucks
Sometimes you need your morning latte really baaaad. A goat named Millie broke into a local Starbucks in Rohnert Park, California, apparently in need of a caffeine jolt. SEE ALSO: Chill goat stuck on a power line gets rescued, seems fine with that 
Dispatchers received several calls about Millie wandering around Wolf Den Plaza, a strip mall where the Starbucks … [Link]
Mashable » Kevin Costner and Ricky Gervais have wildly different methods for handling wolves
British comedian Graham Norton has a way of getting his celebrity guests to share strange stories about things that have happened to them. Anecdotes about wolves, for instance. During Friday's show, Kevin Costner spoke about the difficulties he experienced while filming Dances With The Wolves and learning how to train the animals See also: See Kevin Costner in a 1983 … [Link]
Mashable » Mark Hamill's birthday tweet to Daisy Ridley sparks epic Photoshop battle
LONDON — So it was Daisy Ridley's birthday on Sunday, and Mark Hamill's shout-out to her on Twitter was every bit as perfect as you'd expect. SEE ALSO: Did Mark Hamill sneak a 'Star Wars' spoiler into his birthday tweet to John Boyega? The legendary Jedi shared a recent photo of the two of them together, recreating a scene that … [Link]
Mashable » HTC 10 is shown from all sides in leaked promo video
Can't wait for tomorrow's unveiling of HTC's upcoming flagship? A leaked promotional video (below) will give you a very good look at the HTC 10 in all its metallic glory. The video, posted on Twitter early Monday, seems to be official, and matches previously leaked images and descriptions of the phone. SEE ALSO: HTC teases 'world class, world first' cameras … [Link]
Slashdot » Syrian Government Hacked, 43GB of Data Spilled Online By Hacktivists
An anonymous reader writes: On April 6, a hacking outfit going by the name of Cyber Justice Team leaked data from multiple Syrian government and private websites. The leak includes the password file from the breached server, along with MySQL host permissions, admin passwords, and a link to the 10GB compressed file, uploaded to the file sharing site MEGA. While … [Link]
Mashable » Indian tycoon's son loses 108 kg in 18 months, Internet reacts with amazement
Indian tycoon and owner of the country's second-biggest company Reliance, Mukesh Ambani's son Anant has got everyone talking about him losing 108 kg in 18 months through natural and safe means. The 21-year-old's dramatic weight loss has been trending on Twitter, with praise from actors and cricketers. See also: Reliance Jio launches its 4G network, trips on Twitter Ambani's regimen included … [Link]
Mashable » Shawn Mendes attempts (and fails) to do a British accent
Shawn Mendes might be able to sing, but a British accent is not his strong point After performing on the finale of the UK edition of The Voice, the Canadian singer joined Radio 1 presenter Nick Grimshaw where he proved impersonating different accents isn't talent everyone has Mendes, who was asked to impersonate Nick, was told by those in studio … [Link]
Mashable » Columnist says David Cameron is 'trapped' by wealth, Twitter begs to differ
LONDON — A column that seems to offer David Cameron a defence over his tax dealings appeared in The Daily Telegraph on Sunday and people were losing their chill about part where it says the British Prime Minister is "trapped in wealth." Just as people get trapped in poverty, you can, according to columnist Charles Moore, be trapped in wealth. The columnist, educated at … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short link: 11 April 2016
SpeechKITT — open source flexible GUI for interacting with Speech Recognition in your web app. The Humanities Majors Designing AI Interactions — who else are you going to get to do it? As in fiction, the AI writers for virtual … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: iOS Forensics Cookbook – $13.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "iOS Forensics Cookbook" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-04-12 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Helen Mirren on Alan Rickman's final film: 'It's Alan as I knew Alan'
Helen Mirren has spoken about Alan Rickman's final film — a war thriller called Eye in the Sky which she stars alongside him in — saying she thinks it's something he would be "very proud" of. SEE ALSO: 'Eye in the Sky': Alan Rickman is calm, in command for last onscreen role "What I love about the film is it's Alan … [Link]
Mashable » Maisie Williams' nail art is the perfect way to share your 'Game of Thrones' obsession
LONDON — The return of Game of Thrones is so close we can taste it. SEE ALSO: Here's what we saw (and learned) at the 'Game of Thrones' season 6 premiere While you wait with bated breath for April 24 to come around, it's imperative you share with the world just how much you love the show. Put your "you know … [Link]
Mashable » Egg-sized hailstones rained down on a Chinese city and smashed holes in cars
Residents of Liuzhou City in Guangxi, China, got a rude shock on Saturday after a freak hailstorm, when they discovered what the weather did to their vehicles parked outside. SEE ALSO: Bus carrying 48 passengers bursts into flames, everyone walks away unharmed Hailstones the size of eggs rained down on the streets and cars parked along the side of the … [Link]
Mashable » EgyptAir selfie man 'to appear' on reality show 'Celebrity Big Brother'
LONDON — The grinning man who posed with the hijacker of an EgyptAir flight for the "selfie of a lifetime" is set to appear on this year's Celebrity Big Brother, according to reports. SEE ALSO: EgyptAir hijacker was reportedly targeting 'foreigners' Ben Innes, 27, appeared in the "best selfie ever" with Seif Eldin Mustafa, who forced the EgyptAir plane to … [Link]
Mashable » Bet on the weather in Australia and win $1 million
You can now put your money where your complaints are, with a new Australian lottery that lets you complain about the weather and then bet on it. In a novel idea that plays into Australians obsession with talking, moaning and celebrating the various states of weather in the country, Weather Lottery will let punters place a bet, you guessed it, … [Link]
Mashable » Danny Willett wins the Masters, his brother's tweets win the Internet
LONDON — On Sunday, English golfer Danny Willett triumphed in the 2016 Masters. His brother meanwhile, was busy triumphing on the Internet. SEE ALSO: Man cheekily asks Rory McIlroy if he can have one of his old golf clubs, gets the perfect response PJ Willett's commentary on the final day of the Masters took the form of an excitable series … [Link]
Mashable » Google axes free Fiber option in Kansas City
Google's fiber-optic broadband service, Google Fiber, has grabbed headlines for offering gigabit Internet for as low as $70 per month, but it also has a 5Mbit/s, free option for users willing to pay for the installation fee. Recently, however, Google removed that option from the table in Kansas City, the first city where Fiber became available in 2011, replacing it … [Link]
Mashable » Chinese family stops car in the middle of a highway for a photo op
It sure looks like people will go to any lengths for the perfect photo op — including breaking the law. A Chinese family has been caught on road security camera footage parking their car in the middle of the busy Changji highway in Jilin, China. Both parents then got out of the car and started snapping photos of each other, … [Link]
Mashable » China will let you retake that awkward ID picture you hate so much
Everyone hates their ID photos, but citizens in a growing number of cities in China are getting a chance to get one they like. Local reports say northern China's Hebei province started a new photo system, giving a remote control to people to trip the shutter themselves. After the photo is taken, they'll be allowed to review it and reshoot … [Link]
Mashable » Here's what we saw (and learned) at the 'Game of Thrones' season 6 premiere
LOS ANGELES — Hollywood Boulevard turned into Westeros on Sunday evening as Game of Thrones cast members took a break from fighting for the Iron Throne to celebrate the season six premiere. Hundreds of fans lined up outside the TCL Chinese Theatre to catch glimpses of the star-studded cast — including including Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen), Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister), Nikolaj Coster-Waldau … [Link]
Mashable » 7 apps that will help you survive a trip to outback Australia
Yes, there are plenty of travel apps out there, but occasionally you might journey to regions where getting from A to B is more important than finding the city's best croissant. Travelling in outback Australia can be immensely rewarding, but your typical smartphone options won't necessarily improve your trip. Here's a selection of seven apps to help you get the … [Link]
Slashdot » Academics Claim Google Android 2FA Is Breakable
totalcaos writes: Attackers who control the [browser on the] PC of a user consuming Google services (Gmail, Google+ etc) can surreptitiously push and activate apps on the user's mobile device, bypassing SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) via the phone. How Anywhere Computing Just Killed Your Phone-Based Two-Factor Authentication is a paper that explains the wider issues of phone-based 2FA. Herbert Boss, … [Link]
Mashable » 11 times Bridget Jones captured the awkwardness of dating
LONDON — Don't believe a word of what they tell you. Dating in Britain is not the smooth, sexy operation that Tom Hiddleston would have you believe. SEE ALSO: 14 absolutely fabulous dating tips from Patsy and Edina Plagued with crippling British politeness and an accent that doesn't always lend itself to suave passionate declarations, British daters are oft lost in … [Link]
Mashable » #CameronTaxSongs mocks British prime minister's tax woes
LONDON — David Cameron is not having a good April. SEE ALSO: David Cameron protest stars piñata pig with his face on it Following allegations of tax dodging after the Panama Papers exposed his late dad's offshore funds, the prime minister was forced to publish data on his 2009-2015 tax and earnings. The figures showed that he received a £200,000 ($282,000) … [Link]
Mashable » Cabanossi, Jatz and fairy bread: These are Australia's essential party foods
Parties can be a love or hate affair. From painful small talk with someone you've forgotten the name of already, to family engagements where you've remembered how much you actually despise children, to your uncle's extraordinarily racist jokes, there's a lot going on that will make you want to leave as soon as there's a pause in conversation. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' cast members show us their own 'Hall of Faces' at Season 6 premiere
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — The Hall of Faces in Game of Thrones, which featured in Season 5 and trailers for the upcoming Season 6, is home to the heads of dead characters mounted on a wall. Yep, they look super eerie But at the show's red carpet premiere on Sunday evening, Mashable asked Game of Thrones cast members what face they would … [Link]
Mashable » Women in this Chinese tribe only cut their hair once in their lifetimes
So Rapunzel does exist. And not just one, but dozens of them. A group of Chinese women and girls in Guangxi, China, gathered by a river near the Huangluo Yao village to celebrate their long hair in an annual festival on Saturday. SEE ALSO: Tomb sweeping is underway for Chinese around the world The women from the Yao ethnic group … [Link]
Mashable » Messaging app Line introduces new character to its cute family
There's a new addition to the Line Friends family, and she's none other than Brown's little sister, Choco. The Japanese messaging app announced Monday that the female bear will join her brother and his BFFs Cony, Moon, Sally, James, Leonard, Jessica, Boss and Edward, as their popularity continue to increase around the globe. SEE ALSO: Now your obsession with chat … [Link]
Mashable » Prince William and Kate meet Mumbai's iconic 93-year-old restauranteur after viral online campaign
Mumbai’s iconic restaurant Britannia & Co. is as famous for its food and ambience as it is for its colourful 93-year-old owner Boman Kohinoor. A few days ago, Kohinoor, an admirer of the British royal family, expressed his desire to meet Prince William and Kate Middleton during their India visit from Apr. 10 to 16. See also: Prince William and Kate … [Link]
Mashable » Internet wins: Australian streaming music revenue doubles in one year
The Australian music industry, like many others, is going through severe growing pains. Thanks to the Internet, sales of traditional physical media like CDs have declined, and streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Music are now the dominating force. That's why the Australian Recording Industry Association's (ARIA) 2015 wholesale figures came as something of a surprise. Rather than being harbingers of … [Link]
Mashable » Air Asia leaves passengers' luggage behind in Australia
At least 100 passengers landed for a holiday in Bali without their bikinis and board shorts on Saturday. Air Asia was forced to unload a massive amount of checked-in luggage off Flight QZ535, which was heading to Denpasar, Bali from Perth, Australia at 11:20 a.m. local time on Saturday. SEE ALSO: British Airways passenger bites another passenger during flight "In … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Fiber Drops Free Basic Service In Its Original City
An anonymous reader writes: When Google Fiber first rolled out in Kansas City, it offered a free 5Mbps service if you were willing to pay a construction fee. As of recent, Google has quietly dropped that free tier in its first Fiber area, and has replaced it with a 100Mbps option that costs $50 per month. Anyone using the free … [Link]
Mashable » Fashion designer Jason Wu had a star-studded wedding with longtime partner
Everybody loves a wedding, especially when it's as star-studded as this. Taiwanese-born fashion darling Jason Wu wedded longtime partner, Gustavo Rangel, at a beachside wedding in Tulum, Mexico, on Friday. Wu, 33, is perhaps best known for designing U.S first lady Michelle Obama's gowns during the first and second inauguration of President Barack Obama. He is also the go-to couturier of … [Link]
Mashable » 'Once Upon a Time' gave a dark twist to the 'Beauty and the Beast' we all know
Beauty and the Beast may be a tale as old as time, but Sunday night, Once Upon a Time showed us their take on the tale, which is decidedly quite darker than the original. In flashbacks, we learned that Gaston was considerably more charming than his beefcake Disney persona but still didn’t win over Belle’s heart fair and square. At … [Link]
Mashable » Everything you missed at the 2016 MTV Movie Awards
The 2016 MTV Movie Awards, hosted by The Rock and Kevin Hart, was a fast-paced homage to the biggest films of last year. Here are the best moments in under 60 seconds. Read more…More about Mtv, Movies, Film, Mtv Movie Awards, and Entertainment [Link]
Mashable » Thousands of cans of fake infant formula are still out there in China
Thousands of cans of fake infant formula have entered the Chinese market, as authorities try to track down where the counterfeit products have ended up. The fake cans are labelled as products from Similac, which is owned by American firm Abbott Laboratories, and Beingmate, one of the largest infant formula makers in China. SEE ALSO: The very real danger of … [Link]
Mashable » Expresso app will show you everything wrong with your writing
If you want to see how well you’re writing, the free text-analyzer Expresso wi~ give you a detailed breakdown of whatever you give it. SEE ALSO: Cleartext only lets you write with the 1,000 most common words The web-based Expresso, spotted on Product Hunt, allows you to type or paste in text to see different metrics of your writing. Hit the "Analyze text" … [Link]
Mashable » Kerry becomes highest-ranking U.S. official to visit Hiroshima memorial
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry visited the revered memorial to Hiroshima's atomic bombing on Monday, delivering a message of peace and hope for a nuclear-free world seven decades after the United States used the weapon for the first time in history. SEE ALSO: Seoul and Japan are ready to shoot down North Korea's rocket debris Kerry became the most … [Link]
Mashable » The Lonely Island gets jiggy with a Will Smith medley at MTV Movie Awards
Now, this is a story all about how Will Smith got honored at the 2016 MTV Movie Awards. On Sunday night, Smith's decades-long career was honored with MTV's illustrious Generation Award. SEE ALSO: 'Straight Outta Compton' cast joke about Oscar snub at MTV Movie Awards And to introduce the star, the network invited The Lonely Island to perform a '90s-inspired … [Link]
Mashable » Melissa McCarthy crowd-surfs to pick up her MTV Movie Award, like the badass she is
Melissa McCarthy picked up the Comedic Genius Award at the 2016 MTV Movie Awards. She also crowd-surfed her way to the stage, where she promptly gave a girl-power-filled speech. But first, she took a moment to scold Kevin Hart for dropping her golden popcorn trophy. McCarthy would not let him off the hook. SEE ALSO: MTV Movie Awards 2016: See … [Link]
Mashable » All the adults colouring is leading to huge sales for pencil companies
SYDNEY, Australia — So many adults are spending their days colouring in the lines, pencil companies are struggling to cope with the demand for coloured pencils and felt tip pens. Staedtler, the German company which produces felt tip pens and coloured pencils, has seen significant growth in Australia as adults get obsessed with the mindful trend. SEE ALSO: 'Sweary Colouring … [Link]
Mashable » Dumbledore gets a shoutout in new 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' trailer
Grab your wands, wizards — we're heading to 1920s New York City. Warner Bros. released a new trailer for the Harry Potter spin-off Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them at the 2016 MTV Movie Awards. It's proof that magic is still alive and well in 2016 (or 1926). SEE ALSO: J.K. Rowling sets up 'Fantastic Beasts' with magical history about … [Link]
Mashable » Jerk cat proves once again dogs are the superior animals
This sweet dog waited, for what felt like years, for a yummy treat from his owner when a selfish cat snuck in to grab it from under his nose. Our evil overlords win again. Watch Kevin Hart and The Rock's 'Leo Got F*cked by a Bear' rap from the MTV Movie Awards 'What part of you hurts the most?' New … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Ariana Grande's glitziest 'Dangerous Woman' performance yet
Ariana Grande is all grown up now. And for her, that still means a bubblegum pink dress. The singer took the stage at the MTV Movie Awards for a glamorous performance of "Dangerous Woman" decked out in fur and diamonds. It's like a piano bar, but there are a bunch of celebrities there. SEE ALSO: Ariana Grande says her Celine … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye pashing Kanye mural painted over after mystery person paid to remove it
It's a sexy mural that garnered plenty of selfies and Instagram likes, but sadly it's no more. Kanye pashing Kanye is gone. Artist Scott Marsh painted the epic Kanye mural on a wall in Chippendale, an inner-city suburb of Sydney in Australia back in early March. On Sunday, he painted over the controversial art after claiming he received a six-figure … [Link]
Mashable » See Cap's team in action in new 'Captain America: Civil War' clip
Memo to bad guys: Don't mess with Captain America, Falcon and Scarlett Witch. Three of the 150 superheroes (rough estimate) who appear in Captain America: Civil War take center stage in this new clip, which premiered Sunday night at the MTV Movie Awards. The minute-plus scene finds the trio fighting off a team of redshirts on their way into a building … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. Soccer star Carli Lloyd takes on women's wage gap in New York Times op-ed
U.S. women's soccer star Carli Lloyd has penned an op-ed for the New York Times addressing the ongoing controversy over the wage-gap between the men's and women's national teams. SEE ALSO: Your move, U.S. Soccer. You owe female players equal pay. Addressing the recent Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filing that she is a part of, alongside her U.S. women's national team … [Link]
Mashable » Rebel Wilson and Adam DeVine shared an R-rated kiss at the MTV Movie Awards
What's an award show without a little dry humping? Rebel Wilson and Adam DeVine took home the golden popcorn Sunday night at the MTV Movie Awards for Best Kiss — shared in Pitch Perfect 2 — but that wasn't enough for them. SEE ALSO: MTV Movie Awards 2016: See all the sexy red carpet looks here The two sexually-frustrated actors … [Link]
Mashable » There's more Joker than ever before in new 'Suicide Squad' trailer
Don't get too excited — you won't see a ton of Jared Leto's killer clown in the latest trailer for Suicide Squad, which just debuted at the MTV Movie Awards. You will, however, get to see him in action, and even — gasp! — speaking a line of dialogue: "All of that chit-chat's gonna get you hurt." But wait, there's more … [Link]
Mashable » World's wild tiger count rising for first time in a century
The world's count of wild tigers roaming forests from Russia to Vietnam has gone up for the first time in more than a century, with some 3,890 counted by conservation groups and national governments in the latest global census, wildlife conservation groups said Sunday. SEE ALSO: 3 baby tigers abandoned by their mother are safe and sound at zoo The … [Link]
Slashdot » SpaceX Delivers World's First Inflatable Room For Astronauts
An anonymous reader writes: The SpaceX Dragon cargo ship which launched from Cape Canaveral on Friday delivered the world's first inflatable room for astronauts. It arrived at the ISS on Sunday after station astronauts used a robot arm to capture the Dragon, orbiting 250 miles above Earth. The compartment should swell to the size of a small bedroom once filled … [Link]
Mashable » 'Straight Outta Compton' cast joke about Oscar snub at MTV Movie Awards
What actor hasn't said "I'd like to thank the Academy" in front of their bathroom mirror? …Or at the MTV Movie Awards? When Kendrick Lamar presented the cast of Straight Outta Compton with the MTV Movie Award for best True Story, the crew made a callback to 2016's #OscarsSoWhite controversy. SEE ALSO: The Rock reveals what we already knew: He's … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Kevin Hart and The Rock's 'Leo Got F*cked by a Bear' rap from the MTV Movie Awards
If your eyes, ears, hearts and brains haven't been assaulted recently: Welcome, and please watch this "rap" from the MTV Movie Awards. Performed by hosts Kevin Hart and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, it's meant to sum up the year in film. Instead, it will have you humming the painfully catchy phrase "Leo Got F*cked by a Bear" for the rest … [Link]
Mashable » Trump blasts Boston Globe's fake front page satirizing his bid for president
The editorial board of The Boston Globe published a satirical front page on Sunday to express its uneasiness with a potential Donald Trump presidency. The satirical front page, included in its Sunday "Ideas" section, is dated April 9, 2017, and features a large photo of Trump below dominant headline that reads "Deportations to Begin." The accompanying story has Trump calling … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Why A Cloud Guru Runs Serverless on AWS
In case you haven’t heard of them, A Cloud Guru is the social learning platform for cloud professionals that helps engineers prepare for AWS certification exams. In this post on Medium, founder and CTO Sam Kroonenburg explained the startup’s decision to employ a serverless architecture on AWS.
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Mashable » The Rock reveals what we already knew: He's a total Hufflepuff
We all know that deep down, The Rock is a big softie. And he knows it, too. During the MTV Movie Awards, the show's co-host announced his Hogwarts house, somewhat unprompted. Obviously, he's a total Hufflepuff. Sure, they're not very fast or furious, but The Rock is one of the few among us who can totally pull off the color … [Link]
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