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 » Report: Feds To Ban Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes For 2 Years
An anonymous reader writes: According to the Wall Street Journal, health regulators have proposed pulling the federal license for the company's California laboratory and banning its founder and CEO, Elizabeth Holmes, and company president Sunny Balwani from the blood-testing business for two years. The letter which the WSJ cited in its report found that Theranos had not corrected problems at … [Link]
Slashdot » Obama Forms Commission To Bolster US Cyber Security
An anonymous reader writes: President Obama unveiled a commission of private, public and academic experts to bolster the US cyber security sector. The Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity will be co-chaired by former IBM CEO Sam Palmisano and Tom Donilon, the President's former national security adviser. Some other notable members include MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga, Microsoft Research VP Peter Lee, … [Link]
Mashable » New teaser of 'Inside Amy Schumer' shows Season 4 will be another raunchy ride
Perpetual funny girl Amy Schumer is back with a vengeance, with a dirty mouth and a handful of deliciously raunchy jokes. The newest promotion for Inside Amy Schumer shows off short previews of new skits with a common theme: Schumer with her legs up — at the gynecologist, at a bar, doing a spin-off of Hotline Bling. Watch for the … [Link]
Mashable » Patti Smith to Ethan Hawke: You 'have the worst f*cking job in the world'
Leave it to Patti Smith to tell you that you "have the worst fucking job in the world" in the most charming way possible. Smith sat down for an interview with Ethan Hawke as part of the Tribeca Film Festival, and she gave it to him straight in their conversation that covered music, film, success and her favorite TV show, Law … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Watch a rattlesnake plan attack by clearing path for its strike
A snake has been caught on film pushing grass out of the way near a ground squirrel burrow as if in preparation for an attack on its prey
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Slashdot » Whistleblowers Fear Prosecution Under New European Trade Secrets Law
An anonymous reader writes: The European Parliament is debating the Trade Secrets Protection Act critics say threatens to turn whistleblowers into criminals. The bill is aimed to protect European companies from corporate spying by their rivals in other parts of the world. But critics fear that the legislation will make it possible for corporations to define any information they do … [Link]
Mashable » Glow-in-the-dark murals will brighten up your city view
Love living in the city but wish you had a more charming view? These glow-in-the-dark, nature-themed wall murals can solve your dilemma. These murals present a realistic portrayal of the natural world behind panes of glass, making them the perfect addition to townhouses or apartments lacking windows. SEE ALSO: Hot liquid makes heat-changing mug display the Aurora Borealis Startonight Mural Wall Art gives the … [Link]
Mashable » Trump campaign manager won't be punished for grabbing reporter
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Donald Trump's campaign manager won't be prosecuted for battery after briefly grabbing a female reporter's arm at a campaign event, but prosecutors said Thursday the situation might have been avoided with two simple words: I'm sorry. State Attorney Dave Aronberg said at a news conference there wasn't enough evidence to justify bringing misdemeanor simple battery … [Link]
Mashable » Cleveland shortstop playfully enjoys a foul ball that never comes down
The Tampa Bay Rays' Tropicana Field features often-criticized catwalks in the field of play that, as you may have gathered from above, tend to get in the way a bit. Though it's no skin off Cleveland Indians player Francisco Lindor's back. The 22-year-old shortstop first nervously, but then gleefully, puts on a delightful mime-act with the foul ball eaten up by the … [Link]
WIRED » How Breakthrough Starshot’s Tiny Spacecraft Can Hack Physics to Go Interstellar
The goal of the Starshot program is to create small nanocraft to travel at very high speeds in order to reach another star. Why so small? The post How Breakthrough Starshot's Tiny Spacecraft Can Hack Physics to Go Interstellar appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Researchers Crack Microsoft and Google’s Shortened URLs to Spy on People
They were even able to identify a young woman who'd sought Google Maps directions to a Planned Parenthood clinic. The post Researchers Crack Microsoft and Google's Shortened URLs to Spy on People appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » 10 Things Facebook’s Given Away to Take Over the World
As Facebook reminded us this week at its F8 developer conference, it's always liked free stuff. That's part of its plan to take over the world. The post 10 Things Facebook's Given Away to Take Over the World appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Cape Watch: Captain America Clips! Get Your Captain America Clips Here!
Now that people are (mostly) over Batman and Superman, all eyes are once again being cast towards Marvel. Take it away, heroes! The post Cape Watch: Captain America Clips! Get Your Captain America Clips Here! appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Sorry, Donald. Americans Would Rather Host Hillary on Airbnb
But they'd prefer to stay at Trump's place. Can you blame them? The post Sorry, Donald. Americans Would Rather Host Hillary on Airbnb appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Look at These Beautiful Planets JK They’re Bacteria From Public Buses
Photographer Marco Castelli takes the stuff of germophobes' nightmares and makes stunning art. The post Look at These Beautiful Planets JK They're Bacteria From Public Buses appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Smart Mattress Alerts You When It Detects It's Being Used By A Stranger
Gadgets This is bound to end infidelity once and for all Smart mattress detects when it is being used… [Link]
Mashable » Black cosmos cake probably tastes out of this world
In a bakery far, far away — a striking nebula cake was made. Creative baker Heather Laird is fan of the Hubble Telescope, so much so that she felt inspired to craft a cake after it. SEE ALSO: Whimsical cake inspired by a bowl of cereal is the ideal breakfast The baker from Knoxville, Tennessee tells Mashable she brainstormed the … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft sues U.S. to inform customers of secret data requests
SAN FRANCISCO — In the latest clash over privacy rights in the digital age, Microsoft is suing the U.S. government over a federal law that allows authorities to examine customer emails or online files without the individual's knowledge. The lawsuit comes as the tech industry is increasingly butting heads with U.S. officials over the right to view a wide range … [Link]
Popular Science » Do Jet Hand Dryers Really Spread More Germs Than Paper Towels?
Health Why the mystery persists, despite recent scientific papers According to a new study, jet air dryers were by far the worst offenders, spraying 1,300 times more viral plaques (clumps of viruses) than paper towels, and sending some… [Link]
Slashdot » Dyson Airblades 'Spread Germs 1,300 Times More Than Paper Towels'
An anonymous reader writes: The Journal of Applied Microbiology published a report claiming Dyson Airblade hand-driers spread 60 times more germs than standard air dryers, and 1,300 times more than standard paper towels. The researchers from University of Westminster conducted their research by dipping their hands in water containing a harmless virus. Then, they dried their hands with either a … [Link]
Popular Science » Celebrate The First Cosmonaut With A Snow Portrait
Entertainment Snowy Gagarin This is a snow portrait of Gagarin. [Link]
Mashable » Stunning photo series celebrates contemporary childhood without technology
Growing up with no smartphones, no Netflix, no Snapchat? To many these were the good ole days. Those childhoods of yesteryear are alive and well today for Niki Boon's children, who spend their days with their cousins soaking in life and nature on a 10-acre coastline property in New Zealand, rather than spending it draining iPad batteries or cell data. SEE … [Link]
WIRED » The Supermarket Must Die. App-Fueled Services Can Kill It
Thanks to the smartphone-addicted consumer, GPS, apps, and the Internet, startups are reinventing a $638 billion industry. The post The Supermarket Must Die. App-Fueled Services Can Kill It appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Domino’s New Pizza Delivery Boxes Are Weirdly Clever
The pizza boxes look like dominos. Get it? The post Domino's New Pizza Delivery Boxes Are Weirdly Clever appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
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Mashable » Ellen joined 'The People vs O.J.' jury to help announce the verdict
Now that the final episode of The People vs O.J. Simpson has aired, Ellen DeGeneres figured it was time to reminisce on her very important role in the show. In case you missed it, Ellen played Juror 1 in the riveting scene where O.J.'s verdict is announced in court. Ellen handled the immense responsibility well — and by well, we mean she struggled hardcore to … [Link]
Mashable » The Kindle Oasis looks like a great e-reader. But I won’t buy it.
Yesterday Amazon unveiled its latest e-reader, the Kindle Oasis. As promised by CEO Jeff Bezos, the Oasis is indeed top of the line — and it’s all-new. In fact, the design is the most radical departure Amazon has made to the Kindle e-reader lineup since it dropped the keyboard back in 2011. SEE ALSO: The Amazon Kindle Oasis looks shockingly … [Link]
Slashdot » DARPA's Latest Chip Is Designed To Be Bad At Arithmetic
Reader holy_calamity writes: Pentagon research agency DARPA has funded the creation of a chip incapable of correct arithmetic, in the hope of making computers better at understanding the real world. A chip that can't guarantee that every calculation is perfect can still get good results on many problems but needs fewer circuits and burns less energy, says Joseph Bates, cofounder … [Link]
Mashable » Pennsylvania to become the 24th state to legalize medical marijuana
Pennsylvania will inevitably become the twenty-fourth state in the nation to legalize a comprehensive program that allows patients suffering from with a variety of conditions to use medical marijuana. On Wednesday, in response to the many calls for action from families of patients dealing with severe and debilitating disorders, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives put their seal of approval on … [Link]
Mashable » Dad uses Millennium Falcon drone to pull out daughter's tooth
Sometimes DIY dental procedures require The Force. After spending months planning his daughter's loose tooth removal, Han Solo Kelly Starrett of MobilityWod successfully yanked out the tooth using a toy Millennium Falcon drone. "I love you Chewie," his daughter says as the drone takes off. Considering the delayed reaction, it seems as if the tooth pull went off without any pain. Have … [Link]
Mashable » Hulu picks up AwesomenessTV's 'Freakish'
LOS ANGELES — Hulu is upping its library of Gen Z.-geared content. The Santa Monica-based streaming service said Thursday that it has acquired the rights to AwesomenessTV's new horror series Freakish. Hulu also recently picked up the exclusive U.S. streaming video on-demand rights to two feature-length documentaries from Awesomeness Films: Tyler Oakley's Snervous and mockumentary/concert special Janoskians: Untold and Untrue. Already, … [Link]
Mashable » Speedrunner sets new Super Mario Bros. world record in 4:57:260
'Holy cow', indeed! Speedrunner Darbian improved upon his previous Super Mario Bros world record run of 4:57:627 from October 18, 2015 by shaving a ludicrously quick 367 milliseconds off his previous time. 
Image: http://www.speedrun.com/smb1For anyone wondering how amped one gets from breaking a world record, the handy heart rate meter in the bottom left corner clocked Darbian's emphatically beating heart at 170BPM. Cleveland shortstop playfully … [Link]
Mashable » Coachella is getting into virtual reality, too
Coachella is gettin' fancy. The music festival in Indio, California, kicks off its 17th year on Friday, and while its tried and true features will still be there — the Ferris wheel, the enormous art installations and more flower headbands than you ever asked for — there will also be a ton of shiny new toys meant to prove, like … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Saturn probe Cassini hoovers up dust from distant stars
A rare haul of interstellar dust was picked up in orbit around Saturn, and could give us clues to how the solar system formed from the remnants of other stars
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New Scientist – News » Coral reefs set to lose tolerance to bleaching as oceans warm
As ocean temperatures rise, coral reefs could lose the 'practice run' periods of milder warming that now prepare them to survive bleaching
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New Scientist – News » Trees share vital goodies through a secret underground network
For the first time we've seen mature wild trees sharing carbon via their roots, and it turns out they share a lot more than we previously thought
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Popular Science » MIT's Mini Cheetah Robot Has Happy Flapping Head
Technology Cheetahs don't jump, they bounce Look at this weird bouncing robot. [Link]
Popular Science » Tim Cook Announces Apple's Earth Day Effort: 'Apps For Earth'
Environment The company is promoting apps with environmental content Today Apple announced the arrival of a new green-initiative known as “Apps For Earth” to coincide with Earth Day next week. [Link]
Slashdot » Phone-Friendly Movie Theaters For Millennials Could Be Reality Soon
An anonymous reader writes: AMC Entertainment realizes Millennials' increasingly growing love for and reliance on smartphones for things, which is why it says it is open to the idea of phone-friendly movie theaters. "When you tell a 22-year-old to turn off the phone, don't ruin the movie, they hear 'please cut off your left arm above the elbow,'" Adam Aron, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Bones' boss on how 'The X-Files' inspired the show's next scary serial killer
Bones executive producer Michael Peterson makes no bones about it: The show's next major serial killer may give you a good scare. As the series returns for the second half of Season 11, he warns that this killer, who makes himself known in the coming episodes, is a little like Norman Bates and slightly inspired by a classic episode of another Fox … [Link]
Mashable » Ted Cruz's most controversial position yet: He loves 'Godfather III'
Ask yourself: Would you trust a president who listed The Godfather III as one of his favorite movies? Presidential hopeful Ted Cruz held nothing back during a CNN town hall on Wednesday night. Asked by Anderson Cooper to named one of his favorite movies, Ted Cruz went to his typical favorite, The Princess Bride, before making a radical pivot. Cruz … [Link]
Mashable » You'll soon be able to paint your face like Rihanna
Ever wanted to look like Rihanna? Now you can. The 28-year old just inked a major deal with LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton to produce her own beauty line come 2017. Called Fenty Beauty by Rihanna, the cosmetics line will launch fall of next year. The products included in the line have yet to be revealed but WWD says it will be a "complete makeup … [Link]
WIRED » New Balance’s Prototype 3-D Printed Kicks Will Set You Back $400
New Balance is about to sell a shoe with a 3-D printed midsole for $400. The post New Balance's Prototype 3-D Printed Kicks Will Set You Back $400 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Woman charged for Periscoping 17-year-old's alleged rape
An 18-year-old Ohio woman was charged on Wednesday after she live streamed a man allegedly raping her 17-year-old friend in February. She and the man — 29-year-old Raymond Gates — were indicted on rape and kidnapping charges. SEE ALSO: Why students are getting death, rape threats on Facebook and Twitter in India The woman, Marina Lonina, was also charged with pandering … [Link]
WIRED » It’s Not Just The Force Awakens That Syncs With Dark Side of the Moon
It’s not just "Wizard of Oz" and "The Force Awakens," people. Check out these other four perfect match-ups, and we'll see you on the Pink side of the Floyd. The post It's Not Just The Force Awakens That Syncs With Dark Side of the Moon appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Dog smells something at base of delicate block tower
Building a giant tower from Jenga blocks is fun, but when you're not playing by the game rules, make sure everybody gets the memo. Including Dog. Especially Dog. Also, when you're playing Jenga, you're supposed to pull the piece out, not nudge the entire structure with your head. There's a few editions of the game, but that isn't showing up … [Link]
Mashable » Cat has the weirdest reaction to back scratches
That's the spot. Some cats purr loudly when they're enjoying a good back scratch. This cat, however, prefers to be a little bit more vocal. Ellen joined 'The People vs O.J.' jury to help announce the verdict Speedrunner sets new Super Mario Bros. world record in 4:57:260 Dog smells something at base of delicate block tower Please stop talking about … [Link]
Mashable » Please stop talking about Jon Snow, for Arya's sake
Warning: Spoilers from season 5 of Game of Thrones. Hey guys, we know you're really bent up over the potential death of a non-existent person, but remember kickass Arya and her pending blindness?! Game of Thrones Maisie Williams stopped by Late Night on Wednesday and talked with Seth Meyers about the upcoming sixth season, and how she is fed up … [Link]
Popular Science » Ultrasound Data Transmission Through Meat Is Fast Enough To Stream Movies
Health Netflix and grill A team of researchers is trying to increase the bandwidth for these electronic devices that work inside the body. [Link]
Mashable » March was Earth's 11th-straight warmest month on record
Data released on Thursday shows that March 2016 was the warmest March since at least 1891, making it the planet's 11th consecutive month to set a global temperature milestone. The data, from the Japan Meteorological Agency, as well as a separate analysis using computer model data, means that if April also sets a monthly record, the Earth will have had … [Link]
Slashdot » Jobless Claims In US Decline To Match Lowest Since 1973
Sho Chandra, reporting for Bloomberg: The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly declined last week to match a more than 42-year low, indicating employers are upbeat about an economy that bogged down in the first quarter. Jobless claims dropped by 13,000 to 253,000 in the week ended April 9, equaling the level in March that was the … [Link]
Mashable » Three of the best Super Nintendo games are now available for 3DS
Nintendo delivered the goods to 3DS eShop users this week. Three of the best games ever released for Super Nintendo — and really, any other console you can think of — are now available for download to your 3DS handheld. It doesn't get much better than Super Metroid, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Donkey Kong Country … [Link]
Mashable » 'Kimmy Schmidt' Season 2 is deeper, richer — and still weird about race
In retrospect, it's hard to believe that Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt — which returns for its second season on Netflix April 15 — was ever intended to air on NBC. Tina Fey and Robert Carlock's 30 Rock followup is so dense, so referential, so deceptively dark, so utterly, gloriously weird that it seems like it was built from the start for streaming — a medium … [Link]
Mashable » This 3D-printed jacket wants to change how you shop
3D-printed garments are making serious strides, from New Balance's midsole to Chanel suits. 
Image: MINISTRY OF SUPPLYBut nothing has been very compelling when it comes to men's suiting, until now. 
Image: MINISTRY OF SUPPLYBoston-based athleisure brand Ministry of Supply announced its Seamless Jacket today, which prints an entirely seamless garment. That means nothing is sewn together – no sleeves, no lapels. There … [Link]
Mashable » No new 'Mass Effect' game this year, but check out the theme park ride
You can't play Mass Effect: New Earth, but you can live it. Later this year, the California Great America theme park will launch a new attraction based on Electronic Arts' hit sci-fi RPG series. The "4D holographic journey" is a theater experience curated by a live performer. SEE ALSO: 'Mass Effect: Andromeda' stealth-released a trailer over the weekend A newly-released … [Link]
Mashable » 21 must-see summer music festival acts… that aren't LCD Soundsystem
While "nostalgia" seems to be the theme for many of this year's summer festival acts — Radiohead, Guns N Roses and LCD Soundsystem? — 2016's circuit also features plenty of non-headlining acts that were formed after the year 2005…and (gasp) are equally worthy of being checked out That's why we've compiled a list of some of the best up-and-coming acts to … [Link]
Mashable » Cookie and Luscious Lyon from 'Empire' to finally get their own dolls
Nothing says childhood doll like a leopard print mini-dress and an oversized fur coat. Tonner-One World, a Houston-based doll maker, recently announced that they'd be making their own collector's line of 'Empire' dolls. Currently, Tonner-One has only released designs for Cookie and Luscious Lyon, played by Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard. SEE ALSO: Dad extraordinaire David Beckham sews dresses … [Link]
Slashdot » Golden State and the Mathematical Magic of Seventy-Three
Charles Bethea has written a fascinating piece on the number '73' for The New Yorker. Below are some tidbits from the story but I urge you to hit the New Yorker link and read the story in entirety there. Bethea writes: "I am aware of the Warriors's push for seventy-three wins," Ken Ono, a professor of mathematics at Emory University … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Newly discovered hormone could fight type 2 diabetes and obesity
It's evaded our detection so far, but now a hormone made by fat cells, discovered in two people with abnormally low fat, could help treat diabetes and obesity
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Slashdot » Microsoft Sues US Justice Department, Asks Court To Declare Secrecy Orders Unconstitutional
Todd Bishop, reporting for GeekWire: Microsoft is suing the U.S. Justice Department, asking a federal judge to declare unconstitutional a provision of U.S. law that lets the government keep Microsoft and other tech companies from informing their customers when investigators seek access to emails and other cloud data. The suit, filed moments ago in U.S. District Court in Seattle, targets … [Link]
Mashable » This 'invisible' ghost train will hit the tracks in Tokyo around 2018
The Japanese are about to give a whole new meaning to the "ghost train" concept. SEE ALSO: The world's fastest convertible just did 265.6 mph Kazuyo Sejima, one of Japan's leading architects, designed a super-reflective train as a part of Japanese railway company Seibu Holdings' 100th anniversary celebration. The seemingly invisible train is intended for public rollout sometime in 2018. The train, … [Link]
Popular Science » El Nino Is Turning The Pacific Ocean's Coral Reefs Into Ghost Towns
Environment Dramatic die-off Warm ocean waters might be a welcome relaxation for humans, but to corals, warmer ocean temperatures can be deadly. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Never-before-seen galaxy spotted orbiting the Milky Way
The Crater 2 dwarf is our galaxy's fourth biggest satellite, but its ghostly nature let it elude detection – until now
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Mashable » The HTC 10's close-up: Solid design, sharp photos and speedy performance
After the extremely disappointing One M9 last year, HTC is back and better than ever with the HTC 10 smartphone. The new gadget is pretty much everything you'd want from a premium Android device, but most importantly it's got cameras that don't suck this time around. In this week's episode of "Plugged In," Mashable Tech Corespondent Ray Wong takes you behind … [Link]
Mashable » This is what it looks like when you give a baby wombat a belly scratch
The volunteers at ACT Wildlife in Canberra, Australia, rehabilitate and rescue animals that are injured, sick or orphaned, and Jack the baby wombat is one of the latest under their care. Here, little Jack receives a much deserved belly scratch from his kind caretaker. Brave kayaker gets a little too close to a basking shark Rescued slow loris climbing a … [Link]
Mashable » UC Davis paid tons of cash in attempt to make this pepper spray image disappear from the web
Money well spent? The University of California, Davis paid $175,000 to get a contractor to erase negative stories about them on the Internet that stemmed from a 2011 pepper spraying incident on campus, according to new documents released to The Sacramento Bee. SEE ALSO: UC Davis Pepper Spray Now Available in Stronger Dose, on Amazon The school was trying to … [Link]
Popular Science » Why Binturongs' Pee Smells Like Buttery Popcorn
Animals Isaac Hayes's "Hot Buttered Soul" is actually about the urine of this bearcat The compound found in bearcat pee that is responsible for this phenomenon is the same one found in popcorn that gives it its uniquely wonderful fragrance. [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Releases CentOS-Based 'Linux Data Science Virtual Machine' For Azure
An anonymous reader writes: Microsoft has announced a CentOS-based VM image for Azure called 'Linux Data Science Virtual Machine'. The VM has pre-installed tools such as Anaconda Python Distribution, Computational Network Toolkit, and Microsoft R Open. It focuses on machine learning and analytics, making it a great choice for data scientists. "Thanks to Azure's worldwide cloud infrastructure, customers now have … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram now has 'featured' video channels, of course
Video continues to eat the web. Instagram has launched a new feature in its explore section that will include video channels, providing an easier way to avoid those boring still images. SEE ALSO: 16 apps that will seriously raise your Instagram game There are also going to be "featured" channels with "videos on specific topics," Instagram noted in a blog … [Link]
Mashable » Playing more video games when you retire? Here's why that's a good idea.
The teenagers who were hooked on Pac-Man in the arcades and amusement parks of the early 1970s are getting ready for retirement, but many of them have never stopped playing video games. In fact, it doesn’t look like they are going to stop gaming anytime soon. The percentage of U.S. gamers who are over age 50 has increased rapidly, from … [Link]
Mashable » GoPro cameras are about to get a lot more useful
SAN FRANCISCO — You may soon have a lot more options to control your GoPro. GoPro introduced a new developer program Thursday that will allow apps to integrate directly with their action cameras, the company announced at a press event in San Francisco. SEE ALSO: Periscope and GoPro are a winning combo, but the experience is less social The developer … [Link]
Slashdot » Man Deletes His Entire Company With One Line of Bad Code
Reader JustAnotherOldGuy writes: Marco Marsala appears to have deleted his entire company with one mistaken piece of code. By accidentally telling his computer to delete everything in his servers, the hosting provider has seemingly removed all trace of his company and the websites that he looks after for his customers. Marsala wrote on a Centos help forum, "I run a … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Los Angeles launches hunt for unknown species hiding in cities
Cities worldwide hold much wildlife that is little studied, an oversight that the new campaign run by LA's Natural History Museum aims to remedy
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Mashable » Brave kayaker gets a little too close to a basking shark
In a rare video, up close and personal with a basking shark, a kayaker has released footage of the shark swimming in the Irish town of Kilkee The video shows the kayaker's close encounter with one of the sharks, swimming in circles near the shore on April 12. Basking sharks are one of the largest fishes in the world and … [Link]
Mashable » Rescued slow loris climbing a tree will get you to the weekend
Pasar is an adorable baby slow loris who was rescued by International Animal Rescue (IAR) after being taken from an Indonesian rainforest to be sold as a pet. Being taken away from his mother at a young age was traumatic for little Pasar. His chirps may make him seem excited, but they actually mean he's calling out to his mom. … [Link]
Popular Science » British University Tests Drones That Scan For Evidence Of Landmines
Military Clever robots seek simple bombs Landmines are bad, these drones help find them. [Link]
Mashable » More middle and high school students are using e-cigarettes than ever before
The use of e-cigarettes among middle and high schoolers in the U.S. is skyrocketing, according to new data released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. According to the new data, which comes from an annual survey of middle and high schoolers across the country, e-cigarettes were the most commonly … [Link]
Mashable » Man creates spot-on replica of wand described in 'Harry Potter' books
Listen up, Harry Potter fans, this is as close to a real wand as it gets. Imugr user whytegoodman went to great lengths to create a highly realistic replica of the wand used by Harry Potter's mother, Lily, in the Harry Potter book series. The creative craftsman crafted the wand for his girlfriend, a "massive" Potter fan whose favorite character is Lily. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Popular Science » Largest-Ever Medical Imaging Study Launches In The UK
Health Painting a pretty picture for disease prevention A team of researchers throughout the United Kingdom will be doing a lot of that—they are [kicking off the world’s largest imaging study. [Link]
Mashable » The airlines aren't happy with security lines at the airport, either
U.S. airlines are improving on-time performance and canceling fewer flights — but that doesn't mean passengers aren't still waiting at the airport. The Transportation Security Administration is under fire for increased wait times at security checkpoints, and the latest criticism comes from American Airlines. SEE ALSO: The worst things people do on airplanes, ranked "The lines at TSA checkpoints nationwide … [Link]
Slashdot » Canadian Police Have Had BlackBerry's Global Decryption Key Since 2010
Justin Ling and Jordan Pearson, reporting for Vice News: A high-level surveillance probe of Montreal's criminal underworld shows that Canada's federal policing agency has had a global encryption key for BlackBerry devices since 2010. The revelations are contained in a stack of court documents that were made public after members of a Montreal crime syndicate pleaded guilty to their role … [Link]
Mashable » The FBI isn't sure how hackers got into that San Bernardino iPhone
The FBI probably doesn't know how Israeli hackers got into a coveted iPhone 5c belonging to a San Bernardino, California extremist, and they may never find out. The agency had been trying to get Apple to help them break into the iPhone used by Syed Farook, one of two attackers who killed 14 people during an attack in December. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » People in the UK are buying vinyl, but they aren't listening to it
LONDON — Vinyl sales have had a resurgence in recent years but almost half of those buyers apparently don't even play their records. Almost 48% of UK vinyl buyers surveyed by ICM say they haven't listened to their records a month after purchase, according to the BBC. And 7% don't even own a turntable. SEE ALSO: This turntable is an … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift low-key brought a Vogue reporter to her best friend's wedding
What's the greatest gift a bride can receive on her big day? A Vogue cover…for her maid of honor. Career best friend Taylor Swift was in her childhood pal Britany Maack's wedding in February — and apparently, the savvy pop star also used that opportunity to showcase her hometown side for the magazine. SEE ALSO: Taylor Swift gets photobombed by … [Link]
Mashable » Apple's App Store is about to go green in a big way
As part of its broader environmental efforts, Apple on Thursday is launching a new app campaign, Apps for Earth, in conjunction with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), an environmental advocacy organization. The campaign, which is similar to 2014’s Apps for (RED) initiative, is designed to raise awareness about the WWF’s core focus areas — conservation of forests, oceans, fresh water, … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook's branded bots have potential, but there's a long way to go
Brands are embracing bots — but don't expect them to hold a great conversation anytime soon. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg centered much of his keynote speech at this week's F8 developer conference on the big push for businesses to build chat-bots in Messenger. SEE ALSO: Here's how bots work on Facebook Messenger Soon, you'll be able to casually chat up … [Link]
Mashable » Kid President's 2016 campaign is all about ending child hunger
The 2016 presidential election isn't the only campaign story you should be paying attention to this year — everyone's favorite kid "politician" is speaking out about the big issues, too. Robby Novak, better known as YouTube sensation Kid President, teamed up with ConAgra Foods and Feeding America to launch a new campaign Thursday focusing on child hunger in the United … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Wireless signal sent through meat fast enough to watch Netflix
Ultrasonic waves transmit data through soft tissue 1000 times faster than radio, which could help medical implants send and receive high-definition video
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New Scientist – News » How to make apps that help Europe-bound Syrian refugees
Syrian refugees are the most tech-savvy migrants in history and developers are creating apps to help them – but high-tech solutions aren't always best
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Mashable » HTC 10 is as good as smartphones get
HTC fumbled last year's flagship One M9 so badly it almost ruined the company. If not for a bunch of midrange phones and hype for HTC Vive virtual reality headset to prop it up, the company would be dead. But things are looking up. HTC's new flagship HTC 10 has all of the cutting-edge tech you could want from a … [Link]
Slashdot » FBI Tried To Defeat Encryption 10 Years Ago, Files Show
An anonymous reader shares a NYTimes article: In early 2003, F.B.I. agents hit a roadblock in a secret investigation, called Operation Trail Mix. For months, agents had been intercepting phone calls and emails belonging to members of an animal welfare group that was believed to be sabotaging operations of a company that was using animals to test drugs. But encryption … [Link]
Mashable » Greek grandmother welcomes refugee family into her home
82-year-old Panagiota Vasileiadou knows what it is like to be forced from her home. The Greek grandmother's parents were ethnic Greek refugees who left Turkey in a population exchange in the early 1920s. The family lost their home again during World War II. Now, she is opening her home to a new generation of refugees, who are camped in a … [Link]
Mashable » Finally, a pizza box you can use to smoke weed
Since the first time someone discovered the mind-altering effects of weed, our stoner ancestors have developed new and inventive ways to get high. And after countless years of innovation, a hero has finally mashed together every toker's favorite activities: eating pizza and smoking weed. SEE ALSO: Eat a pepperoni pizza pretzel hotdog at this Australian stoner food restaurant Pizza startup (yup) … [Link]
Mashable » Sad Michael Bublé is not sure how to eat corn on the cob
Michael Bublé's favorite snack is Vertical Corn. The singer was spotted strolling around Disneyland this week looking a bit forlorn. In his hand? An ear of corn — a delicious theme park treat. In his mouth? The whole cob. SEE ALSO: Michael Bublé can pull off a pretty sexy cover of 'Milkshake' 
Image: redditIt's a startling sight, Michael Bublé chomping into … [Link]
Mashable » Vanessa Hudgens got a $190 manicure for Coachella, as one does
Vanessa Hudgens might love Coachella more than she loves her own family. The actress is well known for her Coachella garb and has become a beacon of festival fashion. With the Southern California-based festival kicking off on April 15, Hudgens made a visit to Los Angeles-based Laqué Nail Bar for the ideal manicure to match the rest of her look. Turns … [Link]
Slashdot » iOS 1970 Bug Is Back, Can Be Exploited Via Rogue WiFi Networks
An anonymous reader writes: Back in February iOS users noted that setting your phone/tablet's date to January 1, 1970 would permanently brick their devices. After Apple fixed the issue in iOS 9.3.1, two security researchers have now uploaded a video on YouTube showing how to exploit this bug from a remote location, with no access to the user's phone. The … [Link]
Mashable » This cute little dancing robot smartphone costs a small fortune
Sharp's RoBoHon is definitely not your normal smartphone. For starters, it's a robot. Secondly, it dances. Can your iPhone or Android phone dance? Exactly. How much for Japan's quirky robot smartphone? Too much! Sharp's taking pre-orders for RoBoHon at 198,000 yen (about $1,800) with shipments slated for May 26 in Japan. To put that in perspective, you could buy four … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » MuleSoft Launches API Templates to Speed Up Innovation in Healthcare
API integration platform provider MuleSoft is creating new template products and leveraging their partnership networks to specifically support API workflow management for the healthcare industry.
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Slashdot » Optional Windows Update Aims To Halt Wireless Mouse Hijacking
Reader itwbennett writes: An optional Windows patch released Tuesday protects against an attack, dubbed MouseJack that affects wireless mice and keyboards from many manufacturers, including Microsoft and allows attackers to spoof a wireless mouse from up to 100 meters away and send rogue keystrokes instead of clicks to a computer. According to a Microsoft security advisory, the devices affected by … [Link]
Mashable » What happened after the Titanic sank, in photos
1912Frederick Fleet, 24, the lookout who first spotted the iceberg. He went on to serve in both World Wars. In 1965, he experienced depression and later hanged himself.Image: Harris and Ewing/Library of CongressAt 11:39 p.m. on April 14, 1912, lookout Frederick Fleet spotted an iceberg dead ahead of the Titanic, which was steaming at near full speed on her maiden voyage … [Link]
Mashable » Woman catching mansplainer in action on Twitter is beyond perfect
Welcome to being a woman on the Internet. Most people are familiar with the term "mansplaining," which is a portmanteau assigned to basically any guy on social media who explains something to a woman in a condescending or patronizing way. SEE ALSO: Want to educate women about Dragonball Z? Call the Mansplaining Hotline If you're wondering how often this happens, … [Link]
Mashable » What is it like to raise a 16-year-old startup CEO? In a word: stressful.
What do you do when your teenage son wants to drop out of high school, move to America and start a tech company? In Mark Pasternak's case, you let him. Reluctantly. At 15, his son Ben Pasternak created a hugely popular iPhone game, Impossible Rush. The teen, then at high school in Sydney, had caught the startup bug. He travelled to Silicon Valley with … [Link]
Mashable » UNICEF creates virtual child 'Sofia' using 500 photos of real children in conflict
There are currently 250 million children around the world living in countries affected by conflict, and half of the 19.5 million refugees globally are children. A new awareness campaign hopes to shine a light on them all — by focusing on one. UNICEF Sweden has created "Sofia," a 3D-animated child using 500 photos of real children from emergency areas. The … [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat is now the most popular social network among teens, according to new study
As Snapchat has expanded and added new features over the year, it has steadily climbed the ranks of social media titans. In fact, it's now more popular among its core demographic — teens — than Twitter, Facebook and now even Instagram. SEE ALSO: Snapchat now has emoji stickers that move with your videos The Piper Jaffray study "Taking Stock With … [Link]
Mashable » Cannes 2016 to open with Woody Allen's 'Cafe Society'
As New York dives into Tribeca, international filmmakers around the world are preparing for festival season. In the south of France (which is lovely this time of year), that means releasing the lineup for the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival, taking place from May 11 to 22. SEE ALSO: Robert De Niro: Anti-vaccine doc pulled from Tribeca Film Fest The … [Link]
Popular Science » This Is How SpaceX Unloads A 15-Story Rocket Off A Drone Ship
Space Photos from Port Canaveral Landing a rocket on a drone ship isn't easy, but neither is getting it back to land. Unloading the rocket has taken several days so far, and it's not over yet. [Link]
Slashdot » FBI Couldn't Tell Apple What Hack It Used, Even If It Wanted To
An anonymous reader writes: The US Federal Bureau of Investigation doesn't own the technique used to unlock the San Bernardino iPhone, so it can't reveal the method to Apple even if it wanted to, Reuters reported, citing unnamed White House sources. The Washington Post reported yesterday, citing unnamed sources, that the FBI had paid a hacker a one-time fee to … [Link]
Popular Science » There's No Way In Hell This Is The Apple Car
Cars Motor Trend magazine speculates on the tech company's auto, to unbelievable results Take a look at these renderings and tell me with a straight face Apple would ever release something that looks as unsexy as this. [Link]
Slashdot » Obama Is Threatening To Veto the GOP's Latest Assault On Net Neutrality
An anonymous reader cites a Motherboard article: President Obama has long been a vocal supporter of net neutrality. In a " Statement of Administration Policy" (PDF) released Tuesday, Obama signaled that he intends to veto Republican-backed legislation that open internet advocates say could eviscerate federal net neutrality protections. Earlier this year, a GOP-controlled House subcommittee approved the "No Rate Regulation … [Link]
Popular Science » The First Makerspace In A Hospital
DIY Nursing innovation Nurses are already tinkering with DIY solutions. Now they have a place to do this work. [Link]
Mashable » Poachers kill rhino in Indian wildlife park soon after Prince William and Kate Middleton's visit
Poachers killed a rhino in eastern India's Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, within a few hours of Prince William and Kate Middleton's visit on Wednesday. The adult male rhino was found with a missing horn, just 20 km away from the river lodge where the royal couple were staying for the night. See also: Indian designer's website crashes … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Watch cancer surgery streamed live in virtual reality here
Got a VR headset? Tune in at 1 pm London-time to immerse yourself in colon cancer surgery, or watch the action via 360-view cameras in your web browser
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Mashable » Hundreds of seals take over Massachusetts beach to plot world dominance
First, the island. Next, the world. Massachusetts pilot Aaron Knight posted an aerial video to Facebook Sunday of hundreds of seals currently occupying Cape Cod's Monomoy Island — and ostensibly plotting their global takeover. SEE ALSO: 9 fluffy baby seals who are overjoyed pupping season has started Seals — even groups of them — aren't an uncommon sight around Cape Cod, … [Link]
Mashable » This $499 magic mirror could make you fitter than ever
Anyone who's ever tried to lose more than a few pounds knows the harsh raw power of the bathroom mirror and the bathroom scales. For some of us, weighing in every day and looking at ourselves naked is all the motivation we need to hit the gym and eat better. For others, however, it can be the opposite — because … [Link]
Slashdot » Chrome 50 Updates Push Notifications, Drops Support For Old Windows and OS X Versions
An anonymous reader quotes a report from VentureBeat: Google today launched Chrome 50 for Windows, Mac, and Linux, adding the usual slew of developer features. You can update to the latest version now using the browser's built-in silent updater, or download it directly from google.com/chrome. As announced in November 2015, Chrome now no longer supports Windows XP, Windows Vista, OS … [Link]
Mashable » Sea lion lounging in deck chair is all of us on vacation
This sea lion can't believe it. Could it be real? Could he finally be … on vacation? Ocean photographer Clark Little captured footage of the lazy dude lounging on a deck chair in the Galapagos Islands — also known as what all of us would like to be doing. Now, someone get this sea lion a magazine. Ellie Kemper faked … [Link]
Mashable » Ellie Kemper faked a back injury to hide her pregnancy while filming 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt'
Ellie Kemper announced her pregnancy on The Tonight Show on Wednesday, but her co-workers were definitely already in the know. The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star confessed she had a hard time keeping the baby a secret during filming. She even pretended (unsuccessfully) to fake a mild back injury, only to blow her cover by dancing at the show's wrap party. … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft created a bot to auto-caption photos and it's going hilariously wrong
Mere weeks after Microsoft had to shut down its Tay chatbot for sending offensive tweets, the company might be in for another AI-related embarrassment. This time, the culprit is Captionbot, an AI experiment that tries to recognize what's on a photo and come up with a text caption. Launched in late March, Captionbot actually does a pretty good job in … [Link]
Mashable » Cruz Beckham makes singing debut on Instagram, looks like mini Bieber
LONDON — Yep, so Cruz Beckham is definitely going to be insanely famous. SEE ALSO: David Beckham writes the most adorable message on Instagram for son's 17th birthday It's already set in stone. He's adorable, his parents are one of the most well-known couples in the world, and now — after about 20 seconds of singing on Instagram — he's … [Link]
Mashable » Building collapses in Tenerife tourist spot, trapping 'several'
Three people are injured and several others are trapped after a four-storey building collapsed in Tenerife, Spain, according to local reports. The building is located in Los Cristianos, south of the island. The area is very popular with British expats, with a community of around 10,000. Pictures and videos shared on Twitter showed the gutted building and dust clouds in the … [Link]
Mashable » Hollywood night: Kobe Bryant hits for 60 in surreal final NBA game
LOS ANGELES — Of course Kobe Bryant scored an astonishing 60 points in his final NBA game. And of course he took 50 shots to do it The Lakers even won on Wednesday. But that was a footnote. This occasion was less a basketball game than a piece of basketball theater. SEE ALSO: My high school teammate, Kobe Bryant … [Link]
Mashable » 5 kitchen hacks that'll help you make healthier choices
April is here — and if you haven’t already jumped into spring cleaning mode (what, you decided to sleep in this weekend instead?), now’s the time to give the busiest room in your home a facelift. SEE ALSO: Winter weight gain got you sweating? Read this to get back into shape Yep, we’re talking a total kitchen makeover — no … [Link]
Mashable » Son turns garage into fully functioning pub for the sweetest reason
LONDON — A British man has built a proper pub in his own back garden after his father became too ill to go out to their local. Gary Bourne converted his double garage — fitting it out with beer taps, sofas, television screens and a dart board — after his 73-year-old dad suffered a stroke in 2013. SEE ALSO: Irish … [Link]
Mashable » #TBT: Dreamy vintage '40s film camera takes v cool selfies
Want to be the selfie queen of your squad? Then it's time to get down with this 1940s Rolleiflex film camera. It's v dreamy and sure to make you reign supreme in the land of selfies and vintage cameras.Check back each Thursday as we explore another piece of #ThrowbackTech for a whole new take on #TBT! Read more…More about Camera, Vintage, … [Link]
Mashable » Sachin Tendulkar's upcoming biopic will give you all the feels
Sachin: A Billion Dreams, a forthcoming biopic on Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar, has all the makings of a blockbuster. See also: India can't forgive British Airways for asking for Sachin Tendulkar's full name The first teaser narrated in Tendulkar's own voice, focuses on his early love for cricket as a kid in Mumbai and his emergence as India's most-loved … [Link]
Mashable » 3 ways to increase your email response rate so you're not always left waiting
In an article for The Atlantic, writer Joe Pinsker split email recipients into two categories: those who let emails pile up, unattended; and those who felt compelled to respond as quickly as possible. It’s certainly worth considering that some people, by habit, reply immediately and others do so in bulk several days later SEE ALSO: How to respond to an … [Link]
New Scientist – News » I’m the first quadriplegic person to regain thought-control of my arm
Ian Burkhart became paralysed when he broke his neck six years ago, but now a device that reads his thoughts enables him to control his arm movements
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New Scientist – News » UN climate chief: Here’s why Paris climate deal will work
With diplomats soon to head to New York to sign the Paris agreement, the world is already making progress towards achieving its goals, says Christiana Figueres
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Mashable » Facebook's AI chief: 'Facebook today could not exist without AI'
Facebook just wrapped up its F8 developer conference, the company's biggest event of the year. And, in between talk of bots for Messenger, 360-degree video and virtual reality selfie sticks, one topic that was never far from the discussion was also one that we haven't heard Facebook discuss very openly in the past: artificial intelligence. Throughout the two-day event, artificial … [Link]
Mashable » Europe approves air passenger data sharing after Paris, Brussels attacks
European MPs have approved a plan to share air passenger data following five years of bitter discussions that escalated after the Paris and Brussels attacks. SEE ALSO: Here's how you can help victims and survivors of the Brussels terror attacks The system will allow police and justice officials to access airline passenger data on all flights to and from the … [Link]
Mashable » WTF is a capybara and why is it so chill?
The capybara is the world’s largest rodent, like a dog-sized guinea pig, native to most parts of South America. Despite their size, other animals really love to chill with the capybara, leaving the Internet to wonder why they're so popular among other species. So what is the secret behind the capybaras cool attitude, and can they become the Internet's newest favorite … [Link]
Mashable » Chimp dances on power lines in daring escape from Japanese zoo
A chimpanzee's escape from a city zoo has got Japanese social media buzzing. According to local news reports, the primate escaped in the early afternoon on Thursday from Yagiyama zoo in Sendai city, Japan. SEE ALSO: A mountain lion snuck into the Los Angeles Zoo and ate a koala Kyodo reports that the male chimpanzee, named Chacha, was loose in a … [Link]
Mashable » Paint-filled balloons crashing into each other in extreme slow motion is mesmerising
The Slow Mo Guys are at it again. They've burst out of giant water balloons, played around with tasers and blasted flamethrowers int~ the air — and while their latest experiment is more low key, it's just as cool to look at. SEE ALSO: Slow Mo Guys remind us we're never too old to play with Hot Wheels Brace yourself for some … [Link]
Mashable » PayPal Credit will lend you money for online shopping in the UK
LONDON — Another challenger to traditional credit cards has emerged in the UK with the introduction of PayPal Credit, a way to spread out payments for online purchases. The payments giant will allow consumers to apply for credit, under which purchases of £150 ($212) or more will be interest-free for four months, then subject to the standard variable interest rate, which … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four Short Links: 14 April 2016
Tech CEOs Cast Themselves as the New Statesmen (Buzzfeed) — the logical consequence of the corporation replacing elected government as the most efficacious unit of organisation. How Many Miles of Driving Would It Take to Demonstrate Autonomous Vehicle Reliability? (RAND) … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Building Clouds with Windows Azure Pack – $19.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Building Clouds with Windows Azure Pack" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-04-15 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Someone worked out how much Darth Vader's suit would cost and it's ridiculously expensive
LONDON — Darth Vader's outfit might look simple enough — and you could probably find a not-too-bad imitation of it in most fancy dress shops — but actually he's got a hell of a lot of technology stashed beneath that black cloak. SEE ALSO: Nostalgic 'Star Wars' site lets you relive all your fuzzy Jedi memories There's the breathing mechanism, … [Link]
Mashable » British sniffer dogs are finding sausages but not drugs, because sausages
LONDON — Sniffer dogs at Manchester Airport are being lambasted for finding cheese and sausages brought back by British holidaymakers, but failing to find any Class A drugs. SEE ALSO: Heroic dog earns medal after losing leg in Afghanistan The report, by the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, assessed border checks at the airport, which has six detector dogs … [Link]
Slashdot » Zika Virus Officially Causes Rare Microcephaly Birth Defects, CDC Says
An anonymous reader writes: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday the Zika virus causes microcephaly and other birth defects. "This study marks a turning point in the Zika outbreak. It is now clear that the virus causes microcephaly," CDC director, Dr. Tom Frieden said. The CDC previously said it was likely the virus in pregnant … [Link]
Mashable » Indian government ranks ministers on their Twitter performance
The Indian government has ranked its ministers on the basis of how quickly and efficiently they respond to people's requests on Twitter. The survey, which was reportedly conducted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office, put foreign minister Sushma Swaraj in the top position. See also: From Shah Rukh Khan to Narendra Modi, the top Twitter trends from India in 2015 Modi … [Link]
Mashable » This Korean man's instructional video on British accents is glorious
Ever wondered what people from around the world make of different British accents? Well, wonder no more. YouTuber KoreanBilly has made an instructional video on how to speak in various British dialects — with a special focus on London and Liverpool. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump with a British accent is the weirdest thing you'll hear today "[The] Liverpool accent is … [Link]
Mashable » Photogenic 'Carrot Man' gives up farming for modelling
The ridiculously photogenic vegetable farmer from the Philippines is hanging up his spade for a turn as a model. Jeyrick Sigmaton's new made-over image is all the rage among fans who are delighted that they're getting a chance to see more of the 21-year-old. SEE ALSO: Filipinos are going crazy over this photogenic 'carrot man' Sigmaton shot to Internet fame … [Link]
Mashable » Google's new Chrome extension lets you save web pages and images for later
If you're like me, you save a bunch of web pages for later with software like Save to Pocket but never get to them. You occasionally remember to look at the sad, enormous pile of web content that you gathered over the years — most of it now completely foreign to you — but you can never force yourself to just … [Link]
Mashable » This owl riding a toy horse is all of us when we're feeling fly
When you've got a cute pet, what do you do? Share it with the rest of the world of course! SEE ALSO: People are losing their cool over this pic of capybaras seeking shelter from the rain Japanese Twitter user @5104127 is the proud owner of an owl and frequently posts videos and pics of her lovable pet participating in everyday activities … [Link]
Mashable » SNL's parody of hit Korean drama 'Descendants of the Sun' is spot on
If you haven't heard of Descendants of the Sun yet, you probably have been living under a rock. Asia's current Korean drama series fave airs its final episode on Thursday, and if you aren't ready to say goodbye yet, you're in luck. The cast of SNL Korea just did a spot on parody of it with a real-world take on … [Link]
Mashable » Video suggests girls kidnapped by Boko Haram still alive
A video appearing to show some of Nigeria's kidnapped Chibok girls is being aired along with images of tearful parents recognizing their daughters, who have not been heard from since the mass abduction by the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram two years ago. SEE ALSO: Malala to Chibok girls' families 2 years later: 'I write this letter with a heavy … [Link]
Mashable » Ronald McDonald statue arrested in China for hindering traffic
You can't mess with the police, not even if you're Ronald McDonald. Chinese authorities in Guangzhou, China, resorted to forcibly dismantling a Ronald McDonald statue that stood on the sidewalk of a McDonald's outlet on the Huadu district's Longzhu Street on Sunday. SEE ALSO: Chinese man lies naked under car to demand compensation from driver In Guangzhou, it's illegal to … [Link]
Mashable » Why ride-hailing apps are betting big on autorickshaws in India
Autorickshaws are a cheap, ubiquitous, but unregulated form of transport in India. A typical auto ride involves considerable haggling over the right fare and route, and persuading the driver to head to a particular destination. Now, a number of ride-hailing apps are quietly transforming the way these three-wheelers operate. See also: India's Ola Cabs introduces electric rickshaws on its app India's … [Link]
Slashdot » Burr-Feinstein Anti-Encryption Bill Is Officially Released
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: Senators Richard Burr and Dianne Feinstein released the official version of their anti-encryption bill today after a draft appeared online last week. The bill, titled the Compliance with Court Orders Act 2016, would require tech firms to decrypt customers' data at a court's request. The bill is not expected to get anywhere … [Link]
Mashable » This woman's response to anti-aging advice is an example we all can follow
Women are the target of constant unsolicited advice about aging. How to somehow prevent it when you're young, and how to hide it when you're older. But not all unsolicited advice goes unquestioned. Annick Robinson, a woman living in Montreal, Quebec, shared a Facebook post detailing her experience with a presumptuous sales person who stopped her in an airport and attempted … [Link]
Mashable » Christian woman publicly caned for selling alcohol in Indonesia
A crowd of hundreds gathered at a public area in Aceh, Indonesia, on Wednesday to witness the caning of a 60-year-old Christian woman. The unnamed woman received nearly 30 strokes of the rattan cane for selling alcohol in the conservative Indonesian province. According to AFP, this is the first time that a person outside of the Islamic faith is being … [Link]
Mashable » Biker makes kid's day with random act of kindness
After pulling up next to this vehicle at a light, this biker noticed that the little boy in the passenger seat was super excited about his motorcycle. So the biker decided to let the kid have a bit of fun. He gestures for the boy to roll down his window, and lets him rev the bike's engine to feel the … [Link]
Mashable » Massive alligator eats another alligator like it's nbd
Every so often, mother nature likes to remind us that it is brutal, unforgiving and totally messed up. Wednesday, YouTuber Alex Figueroa was taking a peaceful walk at the Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, Florida when he stumbled upon a massive alligator eating a younger gator. According to researchers from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, alligators may use cannibalism in … [Link]
Mashable » Patronising sign at train station explains why you should look up from your phone
Modern society, hey. Those youth are too damn busy checking their social media profiles, buying random crap on eBay and taking Instagram selfies on their smartphones to interact with society. Everyone except the baby boomers are screwed. SEE ALSO: A man's hunt for 'girl of his dreams' in supermarket causes controversy While the rant above is incredibly trite and deserves … [Link]
Mashable » A man's hunt for 'girl of his dreams' in supermarket causes controversy
An Australian man who spotted "the girl of his dreams" in a supermarket is on an Internet hunt to find her, in spite of the fact people are finding it creepy. Brok Neilson, from the Gold Coast in Queensland, thought he had experienced love at first sight when he spotted a mystery brunette from afar in the fruit and vegetable … [Link]
Mashable » Lazy sea lions love to cuddle up on comfy beach chairs
These sea lions know a comfy seat when they see one. Professional ocean photographer Clark Little stumbled upon a few cute sea lions recently, who took it upon themselves to cozy up to some vacant beach chairs along a dock in Puerto Ayora, a small town on the Galápagos Islands. SEE ALSO: Gawk at these super gorgeous Instagram shots of Australia … [Link]
Mashable » Australian Federal Police admits requesting journalist's metadata
The Australian Federal Police have admitted for the first time they requested to access a journalist's metadata, according to a report in The Guardian. The report states the police were attempting to track down the confidential sources of the publication's journalist Paul Farrell. SEE ALSO: 5 massive problems with Australia's metadata retention regime The request for Farrell's metadata was revealed … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Hires Google 'Moonshot' Exec For R&D
An anonymous reader writes: Facebook on Wednesday said it has hired Regina Dugan to head a search-and-product-development group considered vital to Facebook's 10-year technology road map. In the past, Dugan helped shape such Google initiatives as Project Tango, Project Ara, and smart fabrics wired with electronics. Dugan will lead Building 8, a new group "focused on building new hardware products … [Link]
Mashable » New Zealand woman wants to know why big bras are always ugly
Why do bigger bras always have to be boring or ugly? That's what New Zealand woman Charde Heremaia is asking in a rant in Kmart. She is wondering aloud why fuller figured women have to endure those "black, cream and white" bras for "grannies" in department stores. "I want some pretty ones that don't cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter is broken across the world, Facebook taking complaints
UPDATE: April 13, 2016, 11:49 p.m. EST: Twitter came back online in some parts of the world momentarily after an outage lasting more than one hour. People were relieved to be able to finally discuss the horror on the platform itself. Then it died again. UPDATE: April 14, 2016, 12:57 a.m. EST: Twitter is back up, according to Twitter. For now… … [Link]
Mashable » StyleHaul creators may soon get their own book deals
LOS ANGELES — Adaptive Studios is tapping into StyleHaul's talent pool for a new book imprint. The studio — which has recently been active in the digital space with Project Greenlight Digital Studios — said this week it will partner with fashion and lifestyle digital network StyleHaul to co-develop and publish a slate of books. The joint venture, named StyleHaul Books, … [Link]
Mashable » Adorable grandma attempts her first hilarious face swap
Thanks to face-swapping apps like Snapchat and Face Swap Live, anyone with a smartphone has the ability to place another person's mug on their head. Safe to say that some of our wiser elders aren't necessarily ready for this advancement in technology, like this grandmother who recently tested out some different face-swapping and morphing. Her reactions were a mixture of … [Link]
Mashable » Benedict Cumberbatch is the Grinch who stole Christmas, get used to it
LAS VEGAS — Benedict Cumbergrinch? Benegrinch Cumberbatch? However you want to mash it up, Benedict Cumberbatch is set to voice the Grinch in Universal/Illumination's animated How the Grinch Stole Christmas, now set for 2017. SEE ALSO: Benedict Cumberbatch wrote this inspiring wish list to Santa Illumination honcho Chris Meledandri announced the voice casting Wednesday night at CinemaCon, the annual gathering … [Link]
Mashable » ESPN is bringing drone racing to TV
ESPN is taking drone racing to the masses. The network on Wednesday announced it's struck a multi-year deal with The International Drone Racing Association (IDRA) to bring the emerging sport to TV. SEE ALSO: An underwater drone is searching for the Loch Ness monster Citing an "unprecedented rise in popularity," the network said in a release it positioned the sport … [Link]
Mashable » Toyota's uBox concept was designed for entrepreneurial Generation Zers
Toyota is already about marketing cars to Generation Z long before most of them can even drive. SEE ALSO: Tesla Easter egg lets you drive on Mario Kart's Rainbow Road Graduate students from Clemson University’s International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR), with help from some of Toyota's designers and engineers, created a concept car specifically for entrepreneurial members of Generation Z. … [Link]
Mashable » Andre uncovers a heartbreaking truth on latest 'Empire'
Despite all the good will they built up, Andre and Lucious are back at square one — hating each other. On Empire's latest episode, "The Tameness of a Wolf," Lucious comes to terms with his dark past — homelessness, an unstable mother — at the detriment of his relationship with Andre, who realizes his grandmother was bipolar. He immediately turns … [Link]
Mashable » Synchronized swim team hires male stripper for high school banquet
Strippers — enjoyed by people across genders, races and high school classes. The girls' synchronized swimming team at Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, Iowa decided they wanted to throw a different kind of banquet this year. Tired of the traditional, insipid family-friendly banquet, they hired a more alternative form of entertainment. They called a male stripper. SEE ALSO: Cheeky … [Link]
Slashdot » Consensus On Consensus: Climate Experts Agree On Human-Caused Global Warming
mspohr quotes a report from The Guardian written by Dana Nuccitelli, environmental scientist and contributor to SkepticalScience.com: There is an overwhelming expert scientific consensus on human-caused global warming. Authors of seven previous climate consensus studies — including Naomi Oreskes, Peter Doran, William Anderegg, Bart Verheggen, Ed Maibach, J. Stuart Carlton, John Cook, [Dana Nuccitelli] and six of her colleagues — … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook’s killer Social VR demo puts the real world on notice
Bravo, Facebook. Social VR is now officially something I want in Facebook. You made me want it, damn you. Ever since Facebook bought Oculus VR for $2 billion in 2014, Mark Zuckerberg has made clear his intention to merge social networking with virtual reality. While it made intuitive sense, I really thought Zuckerberg was paying lip service to the idea. … [Link]
Mashable » Trey Parker's first non-'South Park' voice role: 'Despicable Me 3' villain
LAS VEGAS — South Park co-creator Trey Parker has voiced characters Eric Cartman and Stan Marsh since the dawn of South Park in 1997, but here's something you won't believe: No one has ever asked him to voice anything else. Until now. Parker has been tapped by Universal Pictures animation arm Illumination to be the voice of Balthazar Bratt, the … [Link]
Mashable » A close-up look at the Great Barrier Reef’s bleaching
These images are a selection of photos taken recently near Lizard Island off the north Queensland coast in Australia. They document the ongoing bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef as ocean temperatures continue to be driven upward by climate change. SEE ALSO: Coral bleaching comes to the Great Barrier Reef The bleaching process Before corals bleach, they are often a deep … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Neural Bypass' Links Brain To Hand To Get Around Paralysis
An anonymous reader writes: People who are paralyzed from a spinal cord injury still generate movement commands in their brains, but those commands can't travel down their spinal cords and peripheral nerves to reach their muscles. So biomedical engineers came up with a "neural bypass" to route brain signals around the roadblock. The system has just been demonstrated by a … [Link]
Mashable » Ted Cruz riding a roller coaster is the 2016 election in a nutshell
Elections are a lot like roller coasters: There are ups, there are downs, you're thrown for loops, sometimes you laugh, and by the end you're ready to throw up. SEE ALSO: Ted Cruz loves cheese. Just not cheeseheads. It's appropriate, then, that Ted Cruz's campaign posted the below video of the candidate riding the Ravine Flyer 2 roller coaster at … [Link]
Mashable » The world's fastest convertible just did 265.6 mph
Move over, Bugatti. The world's fastest convertible is now from Texas. SEE ALSO: You can now apply to buy the $450,000 Ford GT supercar Clocked doing an astounding 265.5 mph, the American-made Hennessey Venom GT Spyder is now officially the world's fastest convertible. It smashed the previous world's-fastest convertible record set by the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport Vitesse by more … [Link]
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