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 » Snowden Predicts Global iPhone Hack, Records Song
Edward Snowden criticized the FBI for leaving open security holes found in the iPhone, predicting the hack will now become globally available by the end of 2016. "Personally, I think we'll see it by the end of August," he wrote to his two million followers on Twitter, where one British newspaper reports Snowden was also "recently invited into a Twitter … [Link]
Mashable » 5 can't-miss apps: Yahoo Esports, Banana, 'Astro Attack' and more
With Facebook's F8 developers conference showing off a VR selfie stick and the HTC 10 review, you may have missed some of this week's best new apps See also: Snapchat now has emoji stickers that move with your videos Each weekend, we round up a few of our favorite new and updated apps. This week's list includes Yahoo's new esports app, … [Link]
Mashable » Drone footage reveals full extent of Japan earthquake damage
The 7.3-magnitude earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan has been followed by dangerous aftershocks, and now the death toll in the region resulting from the quake is up to 41, according to the Asahi Shimbun And while a number of photos have emerged showing the terrible damage suffered in the country's southern region, we only now have drone footage … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Begins Housing Homeless In Seattle
reifman writes: Amazon announced that it will commit one of its buildings to housing 200 Seattle homeless people for the next year, allowing a nonprofit organization to oversee the facilities… With more than 4,505 living on the streets, Seattle's mayor recently declared a homelessness emergency… More than 45 people died on the streets in 2015, heroin related deaths in King … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift posts 'family' photos from Coachella, declares chokers the new flower crowns
"Squad" is out. "Family" is in. Flower crowns are out. Chokers are in. "Style" icon Taylor Swift is at Coachella this weekend, and she's Instagramming photos — including shots of Jack Antonoff, Lorde, the Haim sisters and, less importantly, her little brother Austin. One is captioned "family photo" — with nary a squad mention in sight. We're living in new … [Link]
Mashable » Ilana Glazer on why 'Time Traveling Bong' is 'f*cking stupid' and 'weed is magical'
NEW YORK CITY — Sometimes comedy is so dumb it's actually smart. Just ask Ilana Glazer, the co-star and co-creator of upcoming miniseries Time Traveling Bong, who chatted with an audience about her latest project's silly, but fun premise after a Tribeca Film Festival screening. “Time Traveling Bong is so fu*cking stupid," she says with a laugh. "But I think it … [Link]
Slashdot » Out-of-Date Apps Put 3 Million Servers At Risk of Crypto Ransomware Infections
An anonymous reader cites an article on Ars Technica: More than 3 million Internet-accessible servers are at risk of being infected with crypto ransomware because they're running vulnerable software, including out-of-date versions of Red Hat's JBoss enterprise application, researchers from Cisco Systems said Friday. About 2,100 of those servers have already been compromised by webshells that give attackers persistent control … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How to Improve API Errors With Defensive Design
API errors can occur on a regular basis. It happens. But the real issue arises when API providers don’t give errors the attention they deserve, causing issues for developers attempting to use the API. In this post on the Luno blog, Simon Tabor discusses defensive design for handling API errors.
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Mashable » Steph Curry goes full rage mode in nicest way possible at NBA playoffs
He might look like an angelic 5th grader, but when it comes to bullies, Stephen Curry is not having it That's what we found out on Saturday during the Warriors' first playoff game against the Houston Rockets See also: America's Steph Curry obsession captured in one perfect photo Rockets player Patrick Beverley, known for being one of the toughest, most physical … [Link]
Mashable » Tall Kendall Jenner and her tall alleged boyfriend played extreme leapfrog at Coachella
Nothing like one tall celebrity jumping over another tall celebrity. Kendall Jenner is allegedly dating Los Angeles Lakers player Jordan Clarkson — rumors that were further solidified by the dangerous game of leapfrog they played at Coachella this weekend. SEE ALSO: Calvin Klein has no interest in Kendall Jenner's Calvin Klein ads Video of Clarkson jumping over Jenner's head was … [Link]
Mashable » Jealous dog isn't into sharing the couch with a cat, lamb and human
That's my spot. Clearly this dog was not used to sharing the love seat with so many species. Julia Louis-Dreyfus brings out her cougar side in nearly perfect SNL sketch Wee Irish kids greet 'Star Wars' producers with whistles and accordions 'SNL' sends 'Seinfeld' to the Dem debate in New York An anti-gay god is a 'boob man,' 'Saturday Night … [Link]
Mashable » This is how calls and texts look in virtual reality, via the HTC Vive
This past week, Facebook showed us what it's like to take a virtual reality selfie using the Oculus Rift — an experience that has to be seen to truly grasp its awesomeness But that demo was just a prototype. You can't take VR selfies with the Oculus just yet. However, you can make phone calls in VR if you have … [Link]
Mashable » Monica Lewinsky opens up about post-sex scandal trauma; the Internet stands in solidarity
"Shame sticks to you like tar," says Monica Lewinsky, describing the pain she still suffers after being raked over the coals for having a sexual relationship with then-President Bill Clinton, in a rare and thoughtful Guardian interview published Saturday. Nearly two decades after being widely humiliated, Lewinsky is still reeling from the scandal that threw her into the international spotlight. "I still … [Link]
Slashdot » Slashdot Asks: What's Your View On Speed Reading?
Wouldn't it be great if you could read a novel in an hour or two? Certainly, many people do that. The phenomenon of speed reading is nothing new with plenty of people claiming that they have grown habituated — or taught themselves into — reading things in an accelerated fashion. Not everyone — including yours truly — is a fan … [Link]
Mashable » Obama teaches NBA all-star Stephen Curry how to play basketball
President Obama took some time out of his packed schedule to help an aspiring young basketball player improve his shooting form, and even spruce up his resume in case his dream of being a professional athlete doesn't pan out. The young player, named Stephen Curry, also learned how to — wait, hold upWhat? Curry, an all-star player with the Golden … [Link]
Mashable » Louis C.K. cancels indie money pit 'Horace and Pete'
After 10 episodes, Louis C.K. has cancelled his self-made show, Horace and Pete. The actor, comedian and director launched the series without warning or pre-promotion at the end of January via email blast — a technique that might have worked for a standup special, but clearly didn't work for a costly TV show. Err, web series. SEE ALSO: Louis C.K. might be … [Link]
Mashable » Rosario Dawson arrested at Capitol Hill demonstration
Rosario Dawson was arrested along with dozens of other people during a demonstration on Friday at Capitol Hill. The brazen Daredevil actress and Bernie Sanders supporter was arrested for crowding and obstruction. Dawson was later fined $50 and released, and will not need to appear before court, The Guardian reports. SEE ALSO: Bernie Sanders supporter Rosario Dawson says Obama should have … [Link]
Slashdot » That Man Who 'Deleted His Entire Company' With a Line of Code? It Was a Hoax
An anonymous reader writes: As many Slashdot readers speculated, the story about a man deleting his entire company with a line of code was a hoax. Marco Marsala, the owner of a Web hosting company claimed on a forum earlier this week that he deleted all the data on his company's server. Stack Overflow, which runs the forum, says that … [Link]
Mashable » A kid apparently designed a funeral home ad, and it's darkly hilarious
Funeral home advertising: maybe not the best art project for children. According to Redditor joshuar9476, Gilliland and Howe Funeral Home in Greensburg, Indiana asked kids to design their very own ads for the business. Why? We are not sure. SEE ALSO: Health poster clearly underestimates your love of mini donuts The results, which involve a reanimated corpse singing the business's … [Link]
Mashable » The art of finding work-life balance with your smartphone
After a long day of work, you probably find yourself curled up on the couch, binge-watching Netflix, and…scrolling through work emails on your phone. Smartphones offer numerous apps to tackle tasks quickly both inside and outside the office. Often, though, that comes at the expense of your work-life balance. Employees are accessible 24/7 through their smartphone, creating many workplaces where … [Link]
Mashable » Jony Ive designs special iPad Pro for London's Design Museum
Apple’s widely respected hardware designs have sometimes been likened to museum-quality pieces. Now the company's design chief is leveraging that reputation to help a famous museum In a bid to raise money for a move from the Thames waterfront to Kensington, the Design Museum of London has teamed with auction firm Phillips. One of the lots being auctioned is a specially-designed, … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Promises It Won't Mess With Voters' Minds
An anonymous reader writes: On Friday, Gizmodo reported on an internal discussion among Facebook employees in which they seem to be asking Mark Zuckerberg whether they should do something to "help prevent President Trump in 2017." Facebook is now assuring users that it wouldn't use its algorithms to influence voting in the presidential election this November. "We as a company … [Link]
Mashable » Portraits depict the 'quiet dignity' of India's third gender hijra community
Transgender, transsexual, third gender — for centuries in India, the many subtle distinctions of the trans community have fallen into one category: the hijra See also: 8 beautiful posters to mark Transgender Day of Resilience A hijra can be an individual born with dual or ambiguous genitalia, a eunuch, someone who has undergone gender-related surgery or a cross-dresser. Hijras are often … [Link]
Mashable » Coachella weekend 1 in photos: Here's what you're missing
INDIO, California — It's only been two days, and Coachella 2016 has already featured a couple surprise appearances from Kanye West, a cameo of sorts from Bernie Sanders, and, yes, celebrity sightings galore. SEE ALSO: LCD Soundsystem covered David Bowie's 'Heroes' at Coachella, and it was just about perfect Mashable will be bringing you all the updates from the desert. … [Link]
Mashable » Thousands of anti-austerity protesters fill the streets of London
LONDON — Thousands of people marched through central London on Saturday in an anti-austerity march for "Health, Homes, Jobs and Education." Much of central London was brought to a standstill as junior doctors, union representatives, activists and other groups of protesters held banners demanding the resignation of Prime Minister David Cameron. On Twitter, #4Demands was trending for most of the … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Record Store Day' Creates Vinyl Logjam
An anonymous reader writes: Today is Record Store Day, an event which includes exclusive vinyl releases distributed only through record stores. But besides complaints about scalpers hoarding the limited-edition releases, musicians and labels say the event monopolizes all of the available production capacity for pressing vinyl records, creating delays as long as six months and inflating vinyl record prices as … [Link]
Mashable » Max Landis defends Scarlett Johansson in 'Ghost in the Shell' after whitewashing controversy
Critics blasted Ghost in the Shell for casting Scarlett Johansson instead of an Asian actress in the lead role — but American Ultra writer and online personality Max Landis thinks they're angry at the wrong people. In a video called "If You're Mad About Ghost In The Shell You Don't Know How The Movie Industry Works," Landis defended the movie … [Link]
Mashable » LCD Soundsystem covered David Bowie's 'Heroes' at Coachella, and it was just about perfect
INDIO, California — During their headlining set at Coachella Friday night, the recently reunited LCD Soundsystem paid tribute to the late David Bowie with a powerful and, for some, tear-inducing cover of "Heroes." They played the hits (of course) like "I Can Change," "New York, I Love You But You're Bringing Me Down," and "Tribulations," before covering both the 1977 … [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé announces mysterious 'World Premiere,' and the Beyhive loses it
Mark your calendars: Beyoncé is releasing something called Lemonade on HBO on April 23 at 9 P.M. ET. Beyoncé posted a short teaser for whatever it is on her Instagram and YouTube on Saturday, which leaves much to the imagination. SEE ALSO: Beyonce gives rare interview, explains why 'Formation' isn't anti-police "Lemonade. A world premiere event," the promo reads. Beyonce … [Link]
Mashable » The rise and fall of the hoverboard
About a month after U.S. officials declared hoverboards unsafe, Martha Stewart — long the undisputed queen of American domestic excellence — is delighting as she rides one barefoot through a posh hallway on her way to a celebrity dinner. The sight is so familiar now that it's almost cliché: a celebrity on a hoverboard, gushing childlike exuberance, as her entourage looks on … [Link]
Mashable » Gay North Carolina waitress receives bible verse instead of tip
A waitress from North Carolina claims she was left a bible verse instead of a tip earlier this week. Alexandra Judd was working at Zada Janes in Charlotte, North Carolina on Tuesday, when she claims that two patrons left her a bible verse on the tip line of their bill instead of cash — followed by a note at the bottom … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Expects Users To Replace Their iPhone, Apple Watch After Three Years
Apple says it expects its users to replace their iPhone and Apple Watch after (more like, every) three years. The company adds that it expects a Mac user to replace their computer after four years. The iPhone maker shared the expectations in a recently released document as part of its latest environmental push. In the document, Apple underscores how much … [Link]
Mashable » World's first legally recognized Pastafarian wedding held on festive pirate boat
At long last, New Zealand couples can wed in the name of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. The first official Pastafarian wedding was held Saturday in Akaroa, New Zealand. The bride and groom: Marianna Fenn and Toby Ricketts, who decided only three weeks ago to tie the "noodle knot." "I would never have agreed to a conventional marriage, but the idea … [Link]
Mashable » Graphic novel of the week: Welcome back, Wonder Woman
Whether you hated or tolerated the controversial $800 million-and-counting blockbuster Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, there seemed to be little doubt about the movie's best moment. It's the drop-the-mic entrance of Gal Godot's Wonder Woman, who manages to surprise, save and utterly overshadow the squabbling male superheroes. It's perfect timing, because Wonder Woman just had a mic-dropping re-introduction in … [Link]
Mashable » British spy chief apologizes for how GCHQ has treated gay people, including Alan Turing
LONDON — The head of Britain's digital espionage agency has apologized for the organization's historic prejudice against homosexuals, saying it failed to learn from the treatment of World War II codebreaker Alan Turing. In a rare public speech, GCHQ chief Robert Hannigan told a gathering organized by the human rights group Stonewall that its ban on homosexuals had caused long-lasting … [Link]
Mashable » Apple opens up on how it approaches security following FBI battle
CUPERTINO — In a press briefing Friday, Apple discussed how security works on the iPhone and iOS. The meeting, which was often technical, shed insights into its broader approach to security. Although the meeting wasn’t specifically about the battles the company has had with the FBI and parts of the U.S. government – including cases in San Bernardino and Brooklyn … [Link]
Mashable » Vocal cat lets everyone know when it's hungry
Cats may not respond to their own names, but this feline clearly understands what the word "hungry" means. Every time its human asks, "kitty, you hungry?" the cat responds with an aggressive meow and runs, presumably to its food bowl. So, basically, cats are liars. Every last one of them. They know you're calling their name; they just don't care. … [Link]
Slashdot » Fossil Fuels Could Be Phased Out Worldwide In a Decade, Says Study
James Hakner, writing for Phys.org: The worldwide reliance on burning fossil fuels to create energy could be phased out in a decade, according to an article published by a major energy think tank in the UK. Professor Benjamin Sovacool, Director of the Sussex Energy Group at the University of Sussex, believes that the next great energy revolution could take place … [Link]
Mashable » This polar bear taking her first swim is the cutest cub ever
Five-month old polar bear Nora put on quite a show at her Columbus Zoo and Aquarium debut. It was her first public appearance and swim. Nora weighs about 50 pounds, and spent most of her Friday in the polar bear habitat swimming among fish and playing with toy balls. Read more…More about Video, Animals, Watercooler, Videos, and Polar Bear
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Mashable » For Jon Stewart, retirement means hanging out with rescue pigs
While we pine for Jon Stewart to help us survive this election cycle, the former Daily Show host is having the time of his life with his two rescue pigs, Anna and Maybelle. Yes, on this idyllic farm sanctuary, everyone is peaceful and content — and there's not a political pundit in sight. Hey, Anna and Maybelle, who are you guys … [Link]
Mashable » One photographer captured a decade of surreal 1930s car crashes
Image: Leslie Jones Collection/Boston Public LibraryLeslie Jones was born in Boston in 1886, and developed an interest in photography from an early age. While working in a factory, he made extra cash doing freelance camera work on the side.After losing two fingers in a machinery accident, he decided to focus on photography full-time, joining the Boston Herald-Traveler as a staff photographer … [Link]
Mashable » Pope Francis brings back 12 Syrian refugees to Vatican after visit to Lesbos
Pope Francis has sent a clear message to the world: refugees are still welcome in Europe. Or at least they should be. The Pope set a bold example on Saturday by bringing 12 Syrian refugees back to the Vatican on his plane after a heartrending visit to an overcrowded camp on Lebos, the Greek island that has become the center … [Link]
Mashable » Newscaster can't believe 'Avatar' is getting 4 sequels either
Not everyone is an Avatar fan. On Thursday it was announced that director James Cameron will be making not one, two or three, but four Avatar sequels. Even for those who loved the film, this news was a bit much to digest. New Zealand Newshub anchor Hilary Barry couldn't believe her eyes when she read the prompt on live TV, stopping … [Link]
Mashable » The saga of the Coolest cooler: How a Kickstarter campaign goes south
The Coolest cooler, a souped-up cooler complete wth a cutting board, blender, Bluetooth speaker and USB charger, started out as Kickstarter's own Cinderella story. When creator Ryan Grepper first launched his "portable party disguised as a cooler" in 2013, it failed miserably. He went back to the drawing board and returned in 2014 with a lower funding goal and a … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Find Hybrid GozNym Malware, 24 Financial Institutions Already Affected
An anonymous reader writes: Researchers are warning about a new hybrid Trojan — dubbed GozNym– which is a combination of Nymaim dropper and the Gozi financial malware. IBM researchers say that the malware has been designed to target banks, ecommerce websites, and retail banking, adding that GozNym has already targeted 22 financial institutions in the United States and two in … [Link]
Mashable » Appetizing space tacos are yet another incentive to become an astronaut
NASA doesn't always offer the most appetizing menu, but its tacos might be worth the trip outside Earth's atmosphere. Astronaut Tim Kopra, who is currently commander of the International Space Station, tweeted a photo of a delicious-looking breakfast taco on Saturday, implying that perhaps not all space food is as horrifying as the infamous NASA cheeseburger. SEE ALSO: NASA rover … [Link]
Mashable » This office has a very interesting view
Hey, you're lucky to even have an office with a view. Some people are relegated to a cubicle. Others can only take a glimpse at daylight during their lunch break. But this Redditor's view comes complete with an oversized shot of a dude's crotch. SEE ALSO: Man receives preserved love note from his wife 51 years after it was written … [Link]
Mashable » This great-grandfather looks suspiciously like Johnny Depp
Random Redditor's relative or screenshot from The Ninth Gate? Hot on the heels of another celebrity lookalike grandparent, Reddit user mwjstone13 shared an image of a great grandfather who bears a striking resemblance to actor Johnny Depp. SEE ALSO: Great great grandpa looks like Matthew McConaughey from another century The dark hair, the strong jawline, the eyes: All signs point … [Link]
Mashable » Thailand held a country-wide water fight, in spite of drought
Thailand’s Songkran festival brought thousands of locals and tourists to the streets for one of the world's biggest water fights during the hottest month of the year. The three-day festival, in which dousing each other with water symbolizes the washing away one's misfortune, has come under scrutiny due to a national water shortage. The National News Bureau of Thailand reported that … [Link]
Mashable » Bernie Sanders meets with Pope Francis. For five minutes.
ROME (AP) — U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders told The Associated Press that he met briefly with Pope Francis at the papal residence Saturday. Sanders said it was a "real honor" to call on "one of the extraordinary figures" in the world. Sanders, in Rome for a Vatican conference on economic inequality and climate change, said the meeting took place before … [Link]
Mashable » Photographer captures stunning photos of dancers in the streets of Cuba
On his recent trip to Cuba, photographer Omar Robles captured remarkable snapshots of ballet dancers expressing their art throughout the nation's culture-filled streets. With 135,000 Instagram followers, Robles is known for his stunning photographs of dancers performing against cityscapes and urban backgrounds. SEE ALSO: Striking ballet dancers pose against gritty urban backdrops Robles told Mashable that visiting Cuba has been a lifelong … [Link]
Slashdot » Drone-Shooting is Now a Federal Crime, FAA Confirms
An anonymous reader writes: At least 12 different drones have been shot from the sky in the United States, including drone shootings in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Virginia, Kentucky, and New Jersey. Now the FAA is confirming that drone shooting is a federal offense, citing regulations against aircraft sabotage. An aviation attorney (teaching drone law at New York's Vaughn College of Aeonautics) … [Link]
Mashable » Project GramGram is going to extreme lengths to get you talking to your grandma
Haven't spoken with your grandma in a while? Well Project GramGram has got the perfect (fake) solution for you. Rather than give your grandma a simple call, or visit her, this satirical service will convert your social media into mail — sending your tweets, #tbt's, statuses and latergrams instantly to her mailbox in three to five business days. Be a good grandkid. … [Link]
Slashdot » New Full Duplex Radio Chip Transmits and Receives Wireless Signals At Once
Wave723 writes: A new chip by Columbia University researchers uses a circulator made of silicon transistors to reroute signals and avoid interference from a transmitter and receiver that share the same antenna. This technology instantly doubles data capacity and could eventually be built into smartphones and tablets. The chip enables them to work around the principle of Lorentz Reciprocity, in … [Link]
Mashable » The Internet has transformed the way we confront sexual harassment
As a young astronomer, Joan Schmelz worked alongside men and the pinups they tacked to the lab walls. She didn’t have a precise vocabulary for the subtle harassment she experienced every day. Schmelz's supervisor gossiped about her to colleagues and demeaned her, making inappropriate comments that highlighted their uneven power dynamic. SEE ALSO: Burden of truth: When no one believes … [Link]
Mashable » 8 travel apps to make your next flight better
We often forget it, but flying is a luxury — a luxury that can bring out the worst in even the most agreeable traveler. From finding out that prices dropped the day after you bought tickets to dealing with delays, there are countless ways for flight plans to go awry. SEE ALSO: U.S. airlines are the best in something (for … [Link]
Slashdot » Worshipping the Flying Spaghetti Monster Isn't a Real Religion, Court Rules
WheezyJoe writes: A court in Nebraska has officially ruled that Pastafarianism is not a real religion, and therefore a prison inmate with "several tattoos proclaiming his faith" will not get $5 million or privileges to order and wear religious clothing and pendants, nor meet for weekly worship services and classes and receive communion. The Federal judge ruled that The Gospel … [Link]
Mashable » 10 cutting-edge companies changing the way payments are made
With a focus on technology in the finance industry, transactions are in the process of evolving to the point where payments will forever change from traditional methods that have been used for decades. SEE ALSO: 7 worthwhile ways to automate social media Being in the payments space for almost two years and helping build products around eCash, I've noticed how businesses … [Link]
Mashable » Endangered Hawaiian monk seals start journey home after rehab
ABOARD U.S. COAST GUARD HC-130 HERCULES — A U.S. Coast Guard airplane rumbled down an airstrip on Hawaii's Big Island, carrying hundreds of pounds of rare and precious cargo: seven endangered Hawaiian monk seals. Federal officials found most of the young animals malnourished late last year in the uninhabited Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, the northernmost islands and atolls in the Hawaiian … [Link]
Mashable » The 50 carat high-tech clutch that sparkles when you sing to it
In this week's episode of Wearable Tech, we try out KOTUR's Merrick 50 Carat sound-activated clutch. It's quite the beauty, but let's dig deep into its tech features to see if it's really worth $955. Read more…More about Fashion, Accessories, Wearable Tech, Tech, and Gadgets [Link]
Mashable » Website turns your Instagram photos into a coloring book
Adult coloring books are all the rage and colored pencil sales can prove it. With so many options for various types of coloring books, it seems natural that the activity would take a customizable route. Enter Color Me Book, which allows users to turn their Instagram photos into a totally custom coloring book. SEE ALSO: Notorious RBG riding a unicorn and stunting … [Link]
Mashable » Prince William and Kate Middleton re-create Princess Diana's iconic Taj Mahal photo
LONDON — On the last day of their trip to India and Bhutan, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge re-created an iconic photo of Prince William's late mother, Princess Diana, in front of the Taj Mahal. SEE ALSO: Kate Middleton plays cricket in India, completely smashes it The 1992 photo showed the princess sitting alone in front of the monument. … [Link]
WIRED » Hulu’s 11.22.63 Is Great, But It Makes No Sense
As the Hulu miniseries comes to a close, the "Geek's Guide to the Galaxy" panel debates its merits in this week's podcast. The post Hulu's 11.22.63 Is Great, But It Makes No Sense appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Security This Week: Tax Day Is Near, and the IRS Is as Hackable as Ever
Each Saturday we round up the news stories that we didn’t break or cover in depth at WIRED, but which deserve your attention nonetheless. The post Security This Week: Tax Day Is Near, and the IRS Is as Hackable as Ever appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Space Photos of the Week: Spider Nebula, Spider Nebula, Does Whatever a Spider Can
Space photos of the week, April 10–16, 2016. The post Space Photos of the Week: Spider Nebula, Spider Nebula, Does Whatever a Spider Can appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Amazon Echo Dot gives you a voice-controlled smart home for only $90
Nobody saw it coming. While Apple and Google were busy trying to beat each other to the smart home with HomeKit and Nest, respectively, Amazon snuck in from nowhere with the Echo and its Alexa voice assistant and embarrassed them both. When I reviewed it last year the Echo could only do a handful of things like play music, read the … [Link]
Mashable » Hugh Grant's face while listening to Lara Croft's 'Tomb Raider' sound effects is top-notch
Hugh Grant just might be a Tomb Raider fan after this week's episode of The Graham Norton Show. Grant admits that he knows nothing about the entertainment juggernaut, beyond the fact that its leading lady wears some short shorts. So embarrassment and awkwardness ensue when it's revealed that he's sitting next to Keeley Hawes, the voice of Lara Croft. The … [Link]
WIRED » How an Army of Deadheads (And Their LSD) Invented Silicon Valley
What happens when Daniel Kottke offers Steve Jobs a hit of acid at a Dead show? An excerpt from the new book Heads, by Jesse Jarnow. The post How an Army of Deadheads (And Their LSD) Invented Silicon Valley appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Google Fiber Wants To Beam Wireless Internet To Your Home
An anonymous reader writes: When Google Fiber first launched in Kansas, its main goal was to provide high-speed internet and cable services for reasonable prices. Now, Google wants to beam wireless broadband directly into homes all across America. They haven't figured out all of the logistics, but the technology would solve the "last mile problem," which is typically addressed by … [Link]
Mashable » Access to abortion in the UK isn't as legally solid as you think
LONDON — In a landmark ruling last week, a woman in Northern Ireland was given a suspended prison sentence for buying abortion pills on the Internet to induce a miscarriage. The unnamed woman's conviction prompted outrage and protests across the UK with human rights campaigners calling for urgent reform to Northern Ireland's abortion law. SEE ALSO: In Northern Ireland, women still face prison … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West crashed Coachella, but it didn't last very long
INDIO, California — Yet again, Kanye West crashed Coachella. As he's wont to do, the Life of Pablo MC made a surprise appearance at the Indio, California, music festival on Friday night during A$AP Rocky's set for performances of "Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1." But it didn't last very long, as Kanye's mic was cut off rather quickly. This isn't … [Link]
Slashdot » Obama Urges Opening Cable TV Boxes To Competition
An anonymous reader writes: President Obama is publicly supporting the FCC's proposal to help viewers buy cable boxes to spur competition and help subscribers save money. Basically, the proposal would require TV channels to sell their content to third-party groups, like Google and others who would sell their own devices. The president's backing of the FCC proposal is part of … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift's cat hates parties just as much as you do
While you're busy making Friday plans to melt into your couch, Taylor Swift's cat is being forced to be a party animal. The pop star tweeted a photo of Meredith's unimpressed expression from a recent fête she was dragged to. Before you ask, "Why would you bring a cat to a party?" consider the question, "Why wouldn't you bring a … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple's Recycling Initiatives Recover $40 Million In Gold
An anonymous reader writes: Apple released its latest annual environmental report yesterday with numbers detailing how much the company has been able to recover from old devices. Business Insider notes that Apple was able to recover over 61 million pounds of steel, aluminum, glass, and other materials from its computers and iPhones. This includes a total of 2,204 pounds of … [Link]
Mashable » Landslide, crumbling streets, climbing death toll: The aftermath of Japan's earthquakes
UPDATED 9:10 p.m. PT with new count of dead and injured Toppled buildings and destroyed roads could be seen throughout the Kyushu island of Japan on Saturday local time as people began to assess the damage of an overnight 7.3-magnitude earthquake. And just hours after daylight broke, a 5.4-magnitude temblor rattled the southern island. It was the third quake since … [Link]
Slashdot » Sharp Unveils Cute Robot Phone At A Not-So-Cute $1,800 Price
An anonymous reader writes: Japanese manufacturer Sharp officially launched a small robot named RoboHon that doubles as an Android smartphone. The foot-tall robot phone features a two-inch, QVGA display on its back, and a 720p projector embedded in its head. A Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor powers the robot with Android 5.0 Lollipop running on the software side of things. It … [Link]
Mashable » YouTube reaches more Millenials than any TV network, research shows
LOS ANGELES — Sorry cable TV: A new report suggests that YouTube reaches more people on mobile than than any broadcast or cable network. The new round of third party research, commissioned by YouTube and provided to Mashable, suggests the platform has continued to grow in momentum despite a rise in competition in the online video marketplace. SEE ALSO: YouTube to help alleviate … [Link]
Mashable » J.J. Abrams talks Rey’s parents and why Mark Hamill was ‘hesitant’ about ‘Force Awakens’
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains Star Wars: The Force Awakens spoilers. Hurry up and watch it, won't you? If you want J.J. Abrams to open up, just sit him down with Chris Rock At the Tribeca Film Festival on Friday, the duo had a career-spanning conversation to the delight of a packed audience for more than an hour, discussing everything … [Link]
Slashdot » MIT Bug Finder Uncovers Flaws In Web Apps In 64 Seconds
itwbennett quotes a report from CSO: A new tool from MIT exploits some of the idiosyncrasies in the Ruby on Rails programming framework to quickly uncover new ones, writes Katherine Noyes. In tests on 50 popular web applications written using Ruby on Rails, the system found 23 previously undiagnosed security flaws, and it took no more than 64 seconds to … [Link]
Slashdot » FBI May Be Hoarding a Firefox Zero-Day
An anonymous reader writes: Vice reported at the end of March that the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice are fighting tooth and nail to keep a Tor Browser exploit hidden from the public eye. Computer experts were quick to point out that this Tor Browser exploit, technically speaking, is a Firefox exploit, since Tor's browser is based on … [Link]
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