Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Mashable » 60 minutes crew and Australian mother released from Lebanon after kidnapping ordeal
An Australian mother and TV crew detained in Beirut amid a botched attempt to take the woman's two children from their Lebanese father were released on bail Wednesday, in a dramatic climax to a high-profile child custody battle that has spanned two continents. Ali al-Amin, the father of the two children, aged 3 and 5, announced he has dropped attempted … [Link]
Mashable » Weird Internet trend 'The Running Man Challenge' has infiltrated the NBA
Sometimes the Internet is awful. Other times, it's a wonderful, fuzzy, sparkling place full of smiles, laughs, good vibes and straight up magical content that seemingly springs from the good Earth itself. This is one of those times. SEE ALSO: NFL star LeVeon Bell laughs off 'random' 4/20 drug test from league "The Running Man Challenge" is the most glorious … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Records Over 750,000 'Hijacking' Breaches In One Year
An anonymous reader writes: A new study by Google and the University of California, Berkeley, claims over 700,000 websites were breached between June 2014 and June 2015. The research shows that "miscreants" had routinely hijacked thousands of vulnerable web servers for "cheap hosting and traffic acquisition." The exact number of recorded "hijacking incidents" within the period was 760,935 but google … [Link]
Mashable » Paula Abdul, Boyz II Men, Dream in same festival lineup because it's 2001
In case you were under the impression that the nation had finally grown out of its "the '90s were so much better" phase, the Summer MixTape Festival in Hershey, Pennsylvania, has announced a lineup that's more '90s than a Lisa Frank notebook. Performers includes Paula Abdul, New Kids on the Block, Boyz II Men, O-Town, a reunited Dream and — … [Link]
Mashable » Hoverboards are over, but the HoverCart is kinda genius
Remember those carts in the animated film Wall-E that carted around the obese humans of the future? Good news, the future is now! Someone took a hoverboard and created an attachment that lets you relax in a beach chair as your feet do the steering over paved roads and even sand See also: The rise and fall of the hoverboard … [Link]
Slashdot » Senate Passes Bipartisan Energy Bill To Develop New Technologies, Improve Cybersecurity
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Washington Post: The U.S. Senate acted in a bipartisan fashion to pass a sweeping energy bill, touching on everything from cybersecurity for power plants to the future of the grid. The bill resulted from collaboration between Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Washington Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell. The bill, if it merges with … [Link]
Mashable » Why Harriet Tubman deserves to front the $20 bill
The news is out: Harriet Tubman is (eventually) coming to the $20 bill, joining former president Andrew Jackson. SEE ALSO: 44 books on 44 presidents: Meet the original Washington outsider While the U.S. Treasury Department's announcement garnered strong support on social media, the move has ruffled some feathers. Obviously, some are in need of a history lesson. Nicknamed "Moses," Tubman … [Link]
WIRED » EU Accuses Google of Antitrust Violations Over Android
Google, European authorities allege, simply has too much power to keep potential rivals out of the mobile market. The post EU Accuses Google of Antitrust Violations Over Android appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » EMV Technology In Credit and Debit Cards Reducing Counterfeit Fraud, Says Visa
An anonymous reader cites an article on USA Today: The new chip-enabled cards flowing into the U.S. marketplace have already made a dent in fraud, with some of the biggest merchants seeing a dip of more than 18% in counterfeit transactions, according to Visa. Among the 25 merchants who were suffering the most instances of counterfeit fraud at the end … [Link]
Mashable » Stop everything: Disney Channel to air 51 original movies back-to-back
Remember the days when Disney Channel premiered or aired a rerun of its classic original movies every single night? When you skipped the fourteenth viewing of The Thirteenth Year because you had already seen it twice this week and while pretending to do homework? They say you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone, and millennials have spent the … [Link]
Mashable » Let's look back at Xbox 360 through the years
Today, we say goodbye to Xbox 360 as Microsoft shuts down production on the 10-year-old console. It's had a great run, but the onward march of technology means that it's time to move on. Xbox 360 has been supplanted by the newer, shinier Xbox One and that's okay. See also: Scientists are using Xbox Kinect to let orangutans play video games … [Link]
Mashable » Daimler and BMW reportedly walk away from Apple Car development talks
The Apple Car might be under development in Germany. But Daimler and BMW won't be helping out. SEE ALSO: Chinese tech giant could take on Tesla with this sleek luxury EV German business publication Handelsblatt reported on Wednesday that Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler and BMW terminated talks with Apple surrounding the development of the so-called "iCar." According to unnamed industry sources, the talks … [Link]
Mashable » Dildo-drone will fly out of your crotch and into your heart
Drones: they deliver weapons, Amazon packages, and now — enormous orgasms. A new drone by a mysterious company called Dildo Everything gives dildos the wings to fly. Sure, it's entirely possible that the product is a fake (dildodrone.com leads to nowhere). But who cares? It's a hilarious flying dick in the sky. What more do you want out of life? … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientist Shrinks Arduino To Size Of An AA Battery
An anonymous reader writes: Johan Kanflo has managed to make the already small Tiny328 Arduino clone into an even smaller computing platform about the size of a single AA battery. Not only will it fit in a typical AA battery holder, but it will actually draw power from the batteries beside it as it's wired in "backwards" (with the + … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook adds free group calling to Messenger
Move over Skype, Facebook Messenger is beefing up its calling features in a big way. The social network is starting to roll out group calling features to Messenger's iOS and Android apps, Facebook announced Wednesday. SEE ALSO: 10 hidden tricks to get the most out of Facebook Messenger The feature is rolling out to Messenger's iOS and Android app over … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: CarmaLink, ShieldSquare, Family Watchdog, Crimsom Hexagon, UBC Open Collections
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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New Scientist – News » The layout of QWERTY keyboards shapes our feelings about words
Our emotional association with words and names seems to be influenced by our use of computer keyboards – an effect that has now been found all over the web [Link]
Popular Science » Solar Plane Resumes Round-The-World Flight On Thursday
Environment That was a long layover Just in time for Earth Day, the Solar Impulse 2 is taking to the skies, resuming it's around the world journey on April 21 at 11:00 AM Eastern. [Link]
Mashable » South Africa: Students rally against their university's sexual assault policy
Students are protesting at Rhodes University in Grahamstown, South Africa after a "reference list" of alleged rapists at the school was leaked on social media. Students feel that allegations of rape on campus are not being taken seriously. Several protesters have been arrested, and lectures have been temporarily suspended. Read more…More about Protest, South Africa, Rape, Us World, and Standalone Video … [Link]
Mashable » Are you prepared to drink pea milk?
Remember when everyone drank milk from cows? Now, the only people who drink animal protein are, like, your parents Today people aren’t drinking as much cow's milk, whether it's because they have difficulty digesting lactose, they want a healthier alternatives with less fat or, perhaps, a product not associated with a beating heart. As the U.S. market continues to shift … [Link]
Mashable » Fancy cardboard cat houses will make you question who owns whom
Who run the world? Cats. If you needed more proof that cats own their humans, you're in luck. Cacao Furniture just created some purr-fect cardboard cat furniture that you will probably want to buy your furry little felines because you adore them completely. SEE ALSO: A breathtaking city made completely out of cardboard The Eco-friendly cardboard kitty palaces are a great … [Link]
Slashdot » US Treasury To Feature Harriet Tubman On $20 Bill
An anonymous reader writes: Harriet Tubman will become the first African-American woman to be featured on the face of U.S. paper currency in more than a century. Tubman was born a slave and went on to become an anti-slavery crusader. Ironically, she will be replacing Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the U.S. and a slave owner. According to Wikipedia, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Eko Launches API for Innovative Payment
Eko today launched Domestic Money Remittance Service through API integration in partnership with 10 plus companies in mobile recharge, travel & ticketing domain. Some of the partner companies include UFX, The Services Online and Yahya Technologies.
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Mashable » Justin Bieber tells his dreadlocks haters he doesn't like them, naturally
Justin Bieber's hair has one message for the haters: IDGAF. The pop star unveiled a controversial dreadlocks hairstyle recently, shocking fans who had grown accustomed to the Bieb's fashionable (read: vanilla) hair choices. SEE ALSO: Picture of Justin Bieber getting choked looks like Renaissance art On Tuesday, the 22-year-old posted an Instagram video responding to the critics — who apparently … [Link]
Mashable » World’s first virtual reality production truck has arrived
LAS VEGAS — The National Association of Broadcasters Show has long been a place for companies to showcase new tech for the TV industry. But for virtual reality developer NextVR, the annual gathering was a timely opportunity to roll out something a little quirkier: A virtual reality production truck. The Laguna Beach, California-based company, which launched in 2009, has differentiated … [Link]
WIRED » Culture Podcast: Disney Just Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop
These days, it's one Disney blockbuster after another, and on this week's WIRED Culture podcast we're trying to figure out if the streak will ever end. The post Culture Podcast: Disney Just Can't Stop, Won't Stop appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Guitarist forms a band using 'Game of Thrones' face swaps
Game of Thrones isn't just about violence and the dangers of seeking power. It's also about having a dramatic and amazingly catchy theme song. Musician Q Park, using face swaps and several wigs, gathers all the major characters from the show (or at least his favorites) and puts them all together to create the best band in the seven kingdoms. It's … [Link]
WIRED » Get Used to It: Ad Blocking Isn’t Going Away Any Time Soon
Despite growing efforts by publishers to combat ad blocking, it's being embraced by more people than ever. The post Get Used to It: Ad Blocking Isn't Going Away Any Time Soon appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Let's cast Justin Bieber in Selena Gomez's autobiographical Lifetime show
Jelena forever. At least on Lifetime, where dreams have been known to come true. In a recent GQ profile that compared Selena Gomez to Fiona Apple at the VMAs, Gomez spoke about a TV show she's developing. She calls it "Entourage meets Girls" — and while that's already a lot to take in, the project becomes increasingly mind-blowing as details … [Link]
Mashable » Ford paid $200,000 for a Tesla Model X — $55,000 more than the normal price
Ford Motor Co. paid $199,950 — $55,000 more than the sticker price — to buy one of the first sport utility vehicles made by Tesla Motors Inc. so it could test and examine the electric SUV. Ford bought the 64th Model X — a white Founders Series version — in March 2016. Spied recently in the Detroit area with Michigan manufacturers’ plates, it originally belonged to a California coin … [Link]
WIRED » The US Is Playing a Dangerous Game of Musical Chairs With Nuclear Waste
This, ladies and gentlemen, is the current plan for dealing with the US’s dangerous high-level radioactive waste. The post The US Is Playing a Dangerous Game of Musical Chairs With Nuclear Waste appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Nova Scotia police release cringeworthy 'Hotline Bling' safety video
Novia Scotia's Royal Canadian Mounted Police really want you to slow down when you pass an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road with its lights flashing. In fact, they want you to follow this law, called the Move Over law, so badly, they created this incredible cover of Drake's "Hotline Bling" in order to raise awareness. Either that or … [Link]
Popular Science » Fall(out) Guy Part 10
From Our Blogs: Boxplot In with the bad. Out with the… worse? Radiation puts stress on organisms. But when radiation moves in, is it possible that something with more impact moves out? [Link]
Slashdot » Almost Nothing About the 'Apple Harvests Gold From iPhones' Story Is True
Jason Koebler, reporting for Motherboard: You may have seen a viral headline floating around over the last few days: Apple recycled $40 million worth of gold last year, which was extracted from iPhones. Almost none of what was reported is true. […] Here is the truth: Apple paid independent recyclers to recycle old electronics — which were almost never Apple … [Link]
Mashable » Father John Misty will donate all proceeds from North Carolina show to LGBT support center
Unlike Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam and Ringo Starr, folk singer-songwriter and apparent Taylor Swift superfan Father John Misty isn't canceling his upcoming show in North Carolina in protest of the recently passed anti-LGBT bathroom bill. The former Fleet Foxes drummer — whose real name is Josh Tillman — said in a statement to Rolling Stone that he doesn't see performing … [Link]
Mashable » What to watch on Hulu in May
Spring can be stressful. Shows are leaving; shows are coming back! Summer movie season is dangerously close – and with nicer weather, you're obligated to go outside before it's too hot to breathe. Still, we have faith in your time management skills. You're a well-adjusted human who can have it all – including the latest TV shows and movies coming … [Link]
Mashable » Brave midwife rides an inflatable swan through a flood to deliver a baby
Apparently when water breaks, it pours. At least that's what happened to an expectant mother who had to deliver her baby amidst Houston's major flood this week. Luckily, she had a very determined midwife. On April 18, midwife Cathy Allen Rude's street was filled with rainwater, but she needed to get to the laboring woman at her clinic in Houston, Texas. So, … [Link]
Popular Science » Mitsubishi Admits To Faking Fuel Economy Data
Cars Cheaters The hits just keep on coming. [Link]
Mashable » After 227 years, Alexander Hamilton finally defeated a president
It's a story so wonderfully strange you couldn't make it up. In a world where a forgotten Founding Father, the only one who died young, was about to be removed from the last place most people ever saw him, the nation's currency … one man crafts an extraordinarily catchy performance about the man in question. The performance goes viral. It … [Link]
Popular Science » First Blood Test For Parkinson’s Detects Disease Much Sooner
Health It could be available in the next five years Researchers from La Trobe University in Australia have developed a diagnostic blood test for Parkinson’s. [Link]
Slashdot » Mitsubishi Motors Pulls a Volkswagen; Shares Drop
Reader Zane C. writes: The president of Japan's sixth largest auto corporation has admitted to manipulating test data on fuel economy (mileage test data) for 625,000 total eK Wagon and eK Space models, as well as the Dayz and Dayz Roox models produced for Nissan Motors. The tests overstated fuel efficiency by 5 percent to 10 percent. The offending models … [Link]
Mashable » Face to face with Boban Marjanovic, the NBA's most intimidating giant
San Antonio Spurs center Boban Marjanovic stands 7-foot-3 with hands that could palm a small planet. He's the NBA's newest cult hero, as we detailed in December, and one of its most intimidating players to boot. Matt Barnes is all of us. Barnes came face-to-face (well, more like face-to-navel) with Boban during a Tuesday night playoff game between the Spurs … [Link]
Mashable » 8 years later, Katherine Heigl opens up about calling 'Knocked Up' sexist
It's 2008 all over again. Katherine Heigl stopped by the Howard Stern Show this week, and at one point the conversation turned back to her 2007 movie Knocked Up. More specifically, it turned to what Heigl said about the movie: she called it "a little sexist" in an interview with Vanity Fair. “It paints the women as shrews, as humorless and uptight, and it … [Link]
Mashable » What mass weed products would look like if marijuana was legal
If weed was a mass product, what would its packaging look like? That's a question that Surface magazine's editor in chief, Spencer Bailey had. Bailey, originally from Colorado, had traveled to Denver on a few occasions noticing that marijuana dispensaries were becoming more of the norm. With so many products coming out, he began to wonder: "What would an aspirational … [Link]
Mashable » Google Street View had a very awkward encounter with a horse
Even after all these years, people are still finding hilarious encounters captured by the Google Street View car. In October of 2009, the car had a very unfortunate run in with a person riding a horse, which eventually made it to the app and has lived there ever since, just waiting for someone to discover it. SEE ALSO: Watch the … [Link]
Slashdot » Canonical To Release Ubuntu Linux 16.04 LTS 'Xenial Xerus' Tomorrow
An anonymous reader writes: Canonical announced today that it will be releasing Ubuntu 16.04 LTS on Thursday, April 21. The sixth major release of Ubuntu Long-Term Support (LTS) features the new 'snap' package format and LXD pure-container hypervisor. "The addition of 'snaps' for faster and simpler updates, and the LXD container hypervisor for ultra-fast and ultra-dense cloud computing demonstrate a … [Link]
Mashable » Climate change gives U.S. the type of weather we prefer — for now
WASHINGTON — Global warming has mostly made the weather more pleasant for Americans over the last 40 years, which may explain why much of the public doesn't rank climate change as big a threat as do scientists and the rest of the world, a new study suggests. But that perceived benefit of global warming — mostly milder winters — will … [Link]
Mashable » 'Equity' review: 'All female Wall Street' flick is slick, but can't close the deal
Meera Menon's got style. That much is apparent with the up-and-coming director's second feature film, the dramatic and ambitious Equity, which screened on Tuesday night at the Tribeca Film Festival. However, despite its visual appeal, the film lacks a lot of the punch, dramatic heft and thrilling pacing required to keep the audience motivated to care. Dubbed by many, including … [Link]
Mashable » 'Allumette' is an engaging VR story in which you are the camera
Allumette is about parents, children and lessons that pass from generation to generation. It's also an encouraging peek at the ways virtual reality can enhance animated storytelling. The story follows a mother and her daughter as they arrive aboard their airship to a city made up of floating islands. They appear to be traveling merchants, and the sky-scraping community is teeming … [Link]
Mashable » Muggle man proposes to his girlfriend using a hand-drawn Marauder's Map
Marriage is supposed to be magical, so why not include the fantastical world of Harry Potter into a proposal? That's what Evan Onuskaynch decided to do when proposing to his girlfriend Kelsey Davis. To honor their time together and to make the proposal unique, Evan decided to draw a custom Marauder's Map based on the magical document from the Harry … [Link]
Mashable » Chinese tech giant could take on Tesla with this sleek luxury EV
Watch out, Tesla. You official have a Chinese rival. SEE ALSO: Beverly Hills plans to use autonomous vehicles for public transportation Chinese tech giant LeECO, which is a subsidiary of LeTV, the company funding Faraday Future, unveiled its first luxury EV sedan in Beijing, China Wednesday morning. It's called the LeSEE, named for the SEE plan, which stands for "Super … [Link]
Mashable » Chrome reaches 1 billion monthly mobile users with 50th release
Google Chrome just pushed out its 50th release, coming almost eight years after it originally launched. With it, Google released a bunch of statistics about Chrome on its blog. SEE ALSO: Here's how much Google paid that guy who bought google.com for a minute According to Google, Chrome is used by 1 billion mobile users per month, and according to … [Link]
Mashable » Taste the rainbow, feel the caffeine with colorful latte art
So you've woken up after a long night of eating rainbow grilled cheese. There's a huge line for rainbow bagels, and you're still tired and feeling gray. So what's the plan? The answer, of course, is rainbow lattes courtesy of Las Vegas barista Mason Salisbury. Opting for color dye instead of the usual espresso, his bright latte designs will send … [Link]
Slashdot » Can Switzerland Become a Safe Haven For the World's Data?
An anonymous reader shares an interesting article on Daily Dot which lists a number of reasons why Switzerland should be deemed as the nation for storing all of your data. The article reads: As United States and European Union regulators debate a sweeping new data-privacy agreement, Switzerland is presenting itself as a viable neutral location for storing the world's data … [Link]
Popular Science » Behold What Brooklyn's New Tallest Skyscraper Will Look Like
Science I call it the 'Glitchtower' That said, "the Glitchtower" does have a nice, futuristic, appropriately ironic ring to it. [Link]
Mashable » Mariah Carey was the only person not dressed like Mariah Carey at her party
Mariah Carey knows what the people want: Mariah Carey. Which is why she invited approximately 40 close pals over for a party — on the condition that they dress up as her, according to Page Six. SEE ALSO: Mariah Carey gets wheeled from room to room because she's a goddess The gracious hostess, however, didn't want anyone to feel bad … [Link]
Mashable » Dope doc 'Bad Rap' nails the complex world of Asian-American rappers
How many Asian-American rappers can you name off the top of your head? No cheating, no Googling. For the average music fan, let alone a hip-hop head, it's a challenging task. Asian-American rappers, despite being present on the fringe of mainstream music for decades, have rarely been able to break through to that next level. Bad Rap, an excellent new … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Launches Consumer Surveys API
Google has launched the Consumer Surveys API. The API allows users to create and integrate surveys with Web and mobile apps. The API was built on the Google Cloud Platform which will give the API access to an existing ecosystem that spans millions of users in markets across the globe.
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Mashable » NFL star LeVeon Bell laughs off 'random' 4/20 drug test from league
When NFL star Le'Veon Bell was arrested for marijuana possession and driving under the influence in August 2014, he reportedly greeted officers with a classic roadside defense: "I smoked two hours ago. I'm not high anymore. I'm perfectly fine." Now, on 4/20, the holiest of high holidays, Bell says the NFL hit him with a "random" drug test. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » How to create a corporate culture that champions a team of equals
This article is part of DBA, a series on Mashable about running a business that features insights from leaders in entrepreneurship, venture capital and management. We live in an age of increased complexity, velocity and demand for multidisciplinary thinking. So much of what we do today requires the careful balance of both generalists and specialists to make great work happen It … [Link]
Mashable » Why successful entrepreneurs live in the present
This article is part of DBA, a series on Mashable about running a business that features insights from leaders in entrepreneurship, venture capital and management. The journey matters as much as the destination. See also: Why every tech company needs to integrate empathy Well-intentioned people like to drop this pearl of wisdom on entrepreneurs who are single-minded in their determination to … [Link]
Mashable » LG's 360 Cam makes it easy to take 360-degree photos and videos
Google, Facebook, Samsung, LG — basically all the tech heavyweights of today, with the notable exception of Apple — are all pushing the same message: virtual reality experiences and 360-degree content are the future. But while those 360-degree videos on Facebook and YouTube are cool to look at, there hasn't been a cheap, simple way to actually capture 360-degree content yourself until … [Link]
Slashdot » Oracle Patches 136 Flaws In 49 Products
An anonymous reader writes: Oracle has released the April 2016 Critical Patch Update, which provides fixes for 136 vulnerabilities in 49 products, including Java SE and MySQL, the company's Database Server and E-Business Suite, its Fusion Middleware, and its Sun Systems Products Suite. "Oracle continues to periodically receive reports of attempts to maliciously exploit vulnerabilities for which Oracle has already … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Victorians experienced early climate change but missed the signs
Europe in Victorian times was already starting to see evidence of global warming, with temperatures rising by 0.4 °C and ice on lakes melting earlier [Link]
New Scientist – News » Climate change has been kind to Americans – but it won’t last
Most of the US has better weather now than 40 years ago, and this might explain why Americans tend to be less convinced of the dangers of climate change [Link]
New Scientist – News » 21-million-year-old fossil is North America’s first monkey
The extraordinary find pushes back the arrival of primates to the continent by 18 million years but raises another question – why didn't they thrive there? [Link]
Mashable » Google's 360-degree monster short is the future of movies
Teased in trailers last month, Google has finally posted the full video of its epic 360-degree short monster movie Help on YouTube Directed by Justin Lin (Fast and Furious, Star Trek Beyond), the nearly five-minute immersive film puts viewers on the streets of Los Angeles just as an alien creature crash lands in the middle of the city The film … [Link]
Mashable » Crackle announces more 'Comedians in Cars,' new series based on gangster flick 'Snatch'
Get ready for more comedians. And cars. And coffee. At its upfront presentation on Wednesday, Crackle announced that Jerry Seinfeld's popular series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee would return for another season, featuring a slew of high profile guest stars including Margaret Cho, Judd Apatow, John Oliver and JB Smoove, among others. The announcement was one of many new details … [Link]
Slashdot » Anders Behring Breivik, Norway Murderer, Wins Human Rights Case
An anonymous reader writes: Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik has won part of his lawsuit against the state over his solitary confinement in a high-security prison, the Oslo district court ruled on Wednesday. Breivik, who killed 77 people in a shooting rampage and bombing attack in 2011 (the country's worst acts of violence since the second world war), was … [Link]
Mashable » Dunk on your friends in the new 'Rocket League' update
The layup, bank shot and alley-oop all just got real weird. After a month of teases on social media, Rocket League's developers announced its Hoops mode, turning the popular "cars meets soccer" game into "cars meets basketball." SEE ALSO: 'Rocket League' is a historic first step toward PlayStation vs. Xbox games The free downloadable content adds Hoops Mode to the … [Link]
Mashable » Rescued bear couldn't be any happier splashing around in his new home
Tuffy the bear was rescued in September 2015 after years on a bile farm. His first dip in a swimming pool at the Tam Dao Rescue Center was a beautiful moment, to say the least. Bile farm bears are kept in small cages and the bile produced by their livers is surgically harvested so it can be used in some traditional … [Link]
Mashable » Say goodbye to Xbox 360 as Microsoft ceases production
After a wildly successful 10-year run (plus a few months), Microsoft is closing up shop on the Xbox 360. Xbox boss Phil Spencer confirmed it Wednesday, citing "the realities of manufacturing a product [that's] over a decade old." Microsoft will continue to sell off its current inventory of stockpiled consoles. SEE ALSO: Xbox flings open the door to competitive play … [Link]
Mashable » Adam Sandler and David Spade go high concept, lowbrow in 'The Do-Over'
Adam Sandler is a man who's long admitted that the movies he makes in exotic locales are basically excuses to take paid vacations. That said, it looks like his next Netflix project might have more plot than the typical Sandler joint. SEE ALSO: Netflix giving Adam Sandler creative control is totally backfiring This one, The Do-Over, stars David Space as a … [Link]
WIRED » If Weed Got Branding Like This, Maybe the Man Wouldn’t Hate on It
Surface magazine asked top design studios to envision the future of weed packaging and products. Here’s what they came up with. The post If Weed Got Branding Like This, Maybe the Man Wouldn't Hate on It appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Benedict Cumberbatch takes on Richard III in 'The Hollow Crown'
Back in 2012, BBC Two presented the first installment of The Hollow Crown — a splashy adaptation of Shakespeare's second series of history-based plays. Now the network is following that up with another cycle of TV movies based on Shakespeare's first series of histories: The War of the Roses, which covers everything from Henry VI to Richard III. The latter character will … [Link]
Slashdot » Ford Spent $200,000 To Dissect a Limited-Edition Tesla Model X
An anonymous reader writes: Ford Motor paid a sum of $199,950 ($55,000 more than the retail price) to buy one of the first sport utility vehicles made by Tesla Motors, reports Bloomberg, citing vehicle registration documents. The white Model X is a Founders Series with a vehicle identification number indicating it was the 64th one made at Tesla's factory in … [Link]
Popular Science » The Fractal Is A Beautiful Gift To Mathematicians And Stoners Alike
Science Fractals are endlessly cool The Fractal Is A Beautiful Gift To Mathematicians And Stoners Alike… [Link]
Mashable » In 1977, AC/DC electrified NYC with this dynamite concert
Angus Young backstage.Image: Waring Abbott/Getty ImagesIn the fall of 1973, Scottish-born brothers Malcolm and Angus Young decided to form a band together in Australia. Feeling it was a perfect encapsulation of their electric energy and presence, the brothers adopted the name AC/DC (which stands for “alternating current/direct current”) after their sister Margaret saw the label on the power supply of a … [Link]
Mashable » John Boyega, Mark Hamill design adorable mini BB-8 droids
LONDON — With so much success surrounding the latest Star Wars movie, a new BB-8 exhibition and charity auction, featuring 35 reimagined versions of everyone's favourite new droid, has opened in London. Designed by stars of the film and a number British celebrities, the congregation of models are dressed up in football kits, the crown jewels and the Union Jack. Alex … [Link]
Popular Science » NASA Wants New Designs For Ways We Could Live In Deep Space
Space For the moon, Mars, and beyond How will humans live on Mars? Well, NASA's not really sure yet, but if you've got any ideas you can submit them now. [Link]
Mashable » 10 virtual reality experiences that will really blow your mind on 4/20
Virtual reality can be a truly transformative experience. But if you're a space cadet wanting to take things to the next level, no one's gonna stop you. In fact, we get it. In celebration of 4/20 — and really, every other day that ends in y — we want to give you the must fun, mind-melting, or relaxing virtual reality … [Link]
Mashable » Hawk mascot's 'flight' attempt ends in painful regret
At Tuesday night's Hawks vs. Celtics game, the Atlanta Hawks energetic and spirited mascot — Harry the Hawk — had a very unfortunate accident involving his… basketballs. Though Harry the Hawk did his best to delight the crowd at Philips Arena with his acrobatics, he took a tragic fall instead of taking flight and landed on a barrier in one of the most … [Link]
WIRED » Wait! The Web Isn’t Dead After All. Google Made Sure of It
The app universe and the web are not mutually exclusive. We use the both. Just maybe, the web is more alive than ever. The post Wait! The Web Isn't Dead After All. Google Made Sure of It appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Three (Far-Fetched) Theories for How NY’s Primary Was Rigged
For those who claim the electoral system is rigged, the New York primary provided plenty of fodder. The post Three (Far-Fetched) Theories for How NY's Primary Was Rigged appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » NASA’s Dawn probe may visit third asteroid after Ceres and Vesta
The team behind Dawn, the first ever asteroid-hopping spacecraft, have asked NASA for permission to extend its mission to a third destination [Link]
Mashable » Hometown glory: Clinton and Trump win big, Sanders remains optimistic
Presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump took home resounding victories in the New York primary election. Trump bounces back from a difficult stretch in his campaign and Clinton pushes closer to locking up the Democratic nomination. Here are the highlights from Clinton and Trump's respective victory speeches, along with Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz's respective remarks following their defeat. Read … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch The Air Force Set A MagLev Speed Record
Military Fast and frictionless Airforce tested a superfast maglev sled… [Link]
Mashable » Harriet Tubman to replace Jackson on the $20 bill, Hamilton stays on the $10
The fate of the faces on America's currency may finally be decided after months of voting, speculation and debate that pitted supporters of Alexander Hamilton against women who were fighting for a spot on a bill. Politico reported on Wednesday that Harriet Tubman, a well-known "conductor" on the Underground Railroad, would replace controversial President Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill. Alexander Hamilton, meanwhile, would stay … [Link]
Mashable » Order porn with emoji, because 2016
The eggplant, the peach and the open tongue emoji are handy when sexting, but the adult website Pornhub has taken it next level. On Wednesday the pornography giant announced a free service that allows users to send an emoji and receive porn. SEE ALSO: These emoji celebrate your unique penis Users text the number designated for their country (available in … [Link]
Mashable » It's a record: 155 nations plan to sign Paris climate agreement this Friday
What a way to celebrate Earth Day. A total of 155 nations, including the U.S. and China, are planning to sign the Paris Agreement on Climate Change on Friday, which is the first day it will be open for signature. Such a large number of signatories so quickly would set a record for international agreements, beating out the 119 signatories on … [Link]
Mashable » Bryan Cranston with a mullet got a totally rad photoshop battle
Walter White has never looked this rad. A screenshot of actor Bryan Cranston playing his character Hammond Druthers on How I Met Your Mother resurfaced on r/photoshopbattles. SEE ALSO: Moody Keanu Reeves squatting on a rock gets a totally bogus Photoshop battle 
Image: screenshot, cbsAnd, of course, when Redditors see a mullet, they must Photoshop it. Though it is hard … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Stops Xbox 360 Production, Servers To Stay Online
Microsoft announced on Wednesday that it has stopped manufacturing new Xbox 360 consoles. "Xbox 360 means a lot to everyone in Microsoft," wrote Phil Spencer, Xbox chief. "And while we've had an amazing run, the realities of manufacturing a product over a decade old are starting to creep up on us." The company says that it will, obviously, continue to … [Link]
Mashable » Toilet rat bites Irish man’s bum, prompting city-wide scare
LONDON — That old saying about how you're never further than six feet away from a rat at any time might be truer than you think. Even our precious, precious toilets are no longer safe. SEE ALSO: Intrepid rat scampers up man's leg to steal chip in British pub An unnamed resident of County Cork, Ireland, discovered this the hard way … [Link]
Mashable » Rihanna's 'Needed Me' video is a dazzling f*ckboy revenge fantasy
In a haze of smoke, Rihanna blessed us with a new video, "Just because it's 420." The "Needed Me" video is essentially a sequel to "Bitch Better Have My Money." In it, RiRi's assassin alter ego goes after a man who dared to wrong her. She wears a stunning sheer robe and looks out at the ocean, which belongs to … [Link]
Mashable » 6 times James Franco has stirred the pot about his sexuality
James Franco: Actor, artist, and a lot of things in between, an event unto himself. Franco has managed to remain relevant for years largely by just being James Franco — oh, and by frequently reiterating that he might, in fact, be gay. (The actor, who's starred in a variety of LGBT-themed projects including Milk and Howl, insists the press won't let … [Link]
Mashable » Leaking info is easy, hard to stop: Inside the Panama Papers
The leak of 11 million confidential documents (in about 2.6 terabytes of data) from the Panamanian law firm Mossack, Fonseca and Co. has been credited by some media outlets to a whistle-blower who wants to remain anonymous. Others have suggested it came from an attack by hackers. If it was a whistle-blower, then like the Snowden leaks, the Manning leaks and … [Link]
Mashable » Have a 'Game of Thrones’ season recap for those who know nothing
Some people claim that HBO's Game of Thrones gets a bit complicated. It can't be true, can it? Surely nobody's forgotten where Daenerys, Tyrion, Jorah, Arya, Sansa, Theon, Ramsay, Brienne (and Pod), Samwell, Melisandre, Davos, Jon Snow, Cersei, Margaery, Loras, Littlefinger, Tommen, Jaime and Bronn left off last season. Did we leave anyone out? In any case, this rapid recap from the … [Link]
Mashable » Google's VR art series shows what it's like to paint inside a dream
Most of the virtual reality developments in recent months have been focused on experiencing VR, but Google is working to make the tech an integral new part of creating art See also: Google’s Tilt Brush artists show off the power of virtual reality art We've seen Google's Tilt Brush VR painting tool in action, demonstrations that look amazing, but don't delve … [Link]
Popular Science » Those Silicone Bracelets Track Which Chemicals You've Been Exposed To
Health A reason to bring them back into fashion Those Livestrong bracelets might have gone out of fashion after Lance Armstrong’s doping scandal, but scientists have come up with a new reason to bring them back. The… [Link]
Mashable » Firefighters pose with puppies to benefit charity and your libido
These firefighters better be ready to put out some fires after people lay eyes on their newest calendar. The Firefighters Calendar has become a yearly tradition in Australia and we thank the hot guy gods for it every single time a new photo emerges. SEE ALSO: Rescued slow loris climbing a tree will get you to the weekend The upcoming … [Link]
Mashable » Promposal rudely interrupted by two jealous photoboming giraffes
What about me? Each spring, smooth teens risk their entire social existence in an attempt to ask that special someone to prom. Some take it to the extreme. Others take it to the zoo. SEE ALSO: High school student's public promposal goes terribly wrong Fayetteville, Arkansas, student Trey Coulter attempted to ask Gabriella Foster to prom at the zoo, while standing … [Link]
Mashable » Viber brings encrypted chats to its 700 million users
Popular messaging app Viber is rolling out end-to-end encryption across all of its apps on Android, iOS, PC and Mac. The feature, which the company says will roll out “over the coming weeks” will bring encryption to its more than 700 million users. The new update is coming as part of Viber 6.0, and all users who are using Viber … [Link]
Mashable » Whale breaches right next to an unsuspecting paddleboarder
A paddleboarder got an unexpected greeting from a breaching whale while floating along off the coast in Oceanside, California. But despite the person's close proximity to the whale, the paddleboarder managed to stay afloat. Let this show of natural beauty serve as a gentle reminder that nature is absolutely terrifying and will overtake us all one day. [H/T: San Diego … [Link]
Slashdot » Stephen Fry Urges Young To Flee 'Dystopian' Social Networks
An anonymous reader writes: English writer, presenter and activist Stephen Fry has urged his fans to abandon social networks, comparing such platforms to 'dystopian' forms of government seen in 1970s sci-fi films such as Logan's Run and Soylent Green. In a 2,600-word essay, the comedian, who had over four million Twitter followers prior to deleting his account in February, also … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch An Animated Titanic Sink In Real Time
Entertainment 161 minutes to wonder why Rose didn't let Jack on that floating plank Animation of Titanic sinking… [Link]
Popular Science » Meet The Self-Driving Rubber Duckie Taxis Of Duckietown
Cars They could help researchers design autonomous cars for humans It's a quiet day in Duckietown. [Link]
Mashable » Get a first look at 'Star Wars,' 'Frozen' and 'Toy Story' attractions coming to Disney parks this year
On Wednesday, Disney announced its latest wave of planned new parks and attractions, including themed experiences for Star Wars and Frozen — and a whole section for Toy Story. SEE ALSO: Disney parks' new seasonal pricing ups 'regular' single-day ticket price Here's the rundown of what's coming, as well as a round of first look photos: Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Following … [Link]
Mashable » Book of the week: Hail to the #Hamiltome
Alexander Hamilton was many things, but self-effacing was not one of them. He was a man who thought and wrote and dreamed a grandiose destiny for himself, starting from the moment he could hold a quill. SEE ALSO: Obsessively listening to 'Hamilton'? Here's what you're missing by not reading the book It is no exaggeration when the musical Hamilton shows the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Dusty doughnut around massive black hole spied for first time
The bright discs of gas around a galaxy’s central black hole are thought to be obscured by a torus of dust. We’ve now seen one directly [Link]
Mashable » 'Equals' is a tender romance that'll tear your heart in half
Equals is trying to break your heart. The emotional new film from Drake Doremus is a tender romance tucked in a sci-fi Trojan horse. Starring Nicholas Hoult and Kirsten Stewart, Equals is a sumptuous meditation on romance, emotion and what happens when those things are ripped away. It's odd, creative and intensely insular, dropping viewers into a mysteriously monochromatic, near … [Link]
Mashable » These are the U.S. companies that pay the most in 2016
Here's some more bad news for liberal arts majors. The highest paying jobs in America are almost entirely at consulting or tech companies, according to Glassdoor's annual list of the 25 highest paying companies in America, released on Wednesday. Tech companies took 20 of the 25 spots on the list, with consulting companies snagging four others. The lone outlier? The … [Link]
Mashable » 8 simple things you can do every day to improve your health
What if the secret to living a healthier life came down to just a few simple choices every day? Turns out, it does. Rebecca Lewis is a registered dietitian and the nutrition expert at meal prep delivery service, HelloFresh, where she collaborates with staff chefs to create nutritional guidelines for recipes while keeping things tasty, interesting and fun for customers. Helping … [Link]
Mashable » These are the Michigan officials charged in the Flint water crisis
Three top officials were charged in the state of Michigan on Wednesday with crimes related to Flint's water crisis. SEE ALSO: Water bills suspended for Flint residents The officials named were Stephen Busch, a district supervisor in the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality's Office of Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance; Mike Prysby, who also works for the Michigan Department of … [Link]
WIRED » Star Fox Zero’s Confusing Controls Keep It From Flying High
Nintendo’s space-dogfight Wii U game starring fuzzy animals has a confusing control scheme, but is packed in with another game that does it better. The post Star Fox Zero's Confusing Controls Keep It From Flying High appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Life expectancy takes a rare dip for white women in the U.S.
Life expectancy for white women has fallen a little, according to a new government report. White women lost about five weeks from their predicted lifespan in 2014, compared to 2013, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Wednesday. SEE ALSO: The drug next door: Why every American should be worried about heroin Life expectancy held steady for black women … [Link]
Slashdot » BT Funnels All Customers' Sent Emails Into One Guy's Inbox
Shaun Nichols, reporting for The Register: The UK's biggest broadband provider BT redirected its customers' outgoing emails to a single account for three hours on Tuesday. The telco said the flooded inbox was an internal account it uses for test purposes and not a random unlucky subscriber. While BT did not provide details on the reason for the disruption, it … [Link]
New Scientist – News » New Arctic life on barren seabed thrives on methane jets
Newly discovered species of fish, sea spiders, clams, starfish and snails have been spotted around methane plumes on an otherwise barren Arctic floor [Link]
Mashable » McDonald's is installing Samsung tablets in all their UK outlets
LONDON — You'll be able to feed your addiction to technology alongside that of fast food as McDonald's is planning to install Samsung Galaxy tablets in the majority of its UK restaurants. Customers will be able to play games, browse social media and use the web. McDonald's is rolling out the tablets widely after trials at over 250 restaurants proved … [Link]
Mashable » The intricacies of bromance: How men form BFF bonds
Friendship is a universal concept, but not all friendships are alike. The bonds aren’t always cultivated or maintained in the same way, and different friendships tend to have different dynamics. Take, for example, the strong friendship bond between men — commonly referred to as the "bromance." Generally speaking, bro besties get together to do things like drink beer, watch sports or drink … [Link]
Mashable » Khloe Kardashian debuts her new Snapchat account with a video of Lamar Odom
Mark the date and time —Khloe Kardashian has finally joined Snapchat. Khloe is the final Kardashian sister to join the social network, following closely behind Kim and Kendall. Like all the Kardashians, Khloe started her Snapchat life off with a bang — not unlike the way Kim started off her career (hey-o!) — by including estranged husband and NBA player … [Link]
WIRED » Welp! Snapchat’s 420 Filter Celebrates Bob Marley With Blackface
This was a very bad idea! The post Welp! Snapchat’s 420 Filter Celebrates Bob Marley With Blackface appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Target says customers may use whichever bathroom they choose
Target announced on Tuesday that customers and employees may use whatever bathroom aligns with their gender identity. SEE ALSO: Court overturns Virginia school's transgender bathroom rule "Everyone deserves to feel like they belong," the company said in a statement. "We welcome transgender team members and guests to use the restroom or fitting room facility that corresponds with their gender identity." … [Link]
Mashable » Of course Kylie Jenner used that Bob Marley Snapchat filter
Being a teen on social media offers new challenges every day, like being so psyched to use a new Snapchat filter that you don't even consider that virtual blackface might be racist. Kylie Jenner, Snapchat's most-followed user, wasted no time using the app's ill-advised Bob Marley filter. "420. Yaaas, bitch," Jenner exclaims. "Yaaas." No, Kylie. No. SEE ALSO: If you … [Link]
Mashable » Emily Blunt goes dark in first teaser for 'The Girl on the Train'
Liked Gone Girl, but wish it'd featured more forms of transportation? If so, The Girl on the Train — another splashy film adaptation of another bestselling, female-driven thriller — might be just the movie for you. SEE ALSO: Paula Hawkins talks 'The Girl on the Train' and the dark side of life with MashableReads The film's first atmospheric teaser is short … [Link]
WIRED » Google’s New YouTube Analysis App Crowdsources War Reporting
Montage, a new tool from Google's Jigsaw tech incubator, is designed to help excavate, map, tag and sort YouTube evidence from conflict zones and protests. The post Google's New YouTube Analysis App Crowdsources War Reporting appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Little girl in mom's coat looks like half a ghost
A little girl who decided to play dress-up in a puffy parka decided that getting caught in a bind might be okay today — creating a pretty spooky snow bunny. Now, since spring has sprung maybe it's time to try out a nice windbreaker for the next time, ghost/toddler. James Corden calls out Gwyneth Paltrow for her ridiculous, bee-killing beauty … [Link]
Slashdot » Data Center Management Darling Mesosphere Embraces Open Source
An anonymous reader writes: Cloud computing startup Mesosphere has opted to open-source its data center management platform. This move is backed by Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, Cisco Systems and roughly 60 other tech partners. The three-year-old San Francisco company's datacenter operating system (DCOS) was built as an operating system for all services in a data center to function as one pool … [Link]
Mashable » I conquered impostor syndrome by embracing cannabis
Three years ago, I had never planned a lavish party where guests got high. I hadn’t gotten fired for vaping on national television. I hadn’t founded Women Grow, the largest professional networking organization for cannabis industry professionals. There wasn’t a line of Jane West cannabis accessories in the works. My name wasn’t even Jane West. I was in my mid-thirties, … [Link]
Mashable » Uber for failure: How on-demand startups crash and burn
The text message almost broke Debora McGlynn's heart. For nearly two years, McGlynn had relished the opportunity to take children to and from school as a part-time driver for Shuddle, a much-hyped startup that quickly raised $12 million with the promise of helping unburden busy parents. Shuddle launched with a flurry of press in early 2014 and kickstarted what was quickly … [Link]
WIRED » Sony’s New 4K HDR Television Is a Set to Stun
Your next TV will be a 4K set, but do your eyeballs a favor and splurge on one that can also handle high-dynamic-range content. The post Sony's New 4K HDR Television Is a Set to Stun appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » UN fears 500 migrants died in a single shipwreck last week
The UN's refugee agency believes as many as 500 people may have drowned in a shipwreck in the Mediterranean earlier this week, after their ship capsized somewhere between the coasts of Libya and Italy. If the death toll is confirmed, it would make this tragedy the year's worst shipwreck in the Mediterranean. A team at the United Nations High Commissioner … [Link]
Mashable » You can make $70,000 a year basically tweeting cute pics of Prince George
LONDON — You might not know it yet, but your dream job awaits. Here's how it breaks down: you get paid between £45,000 and £50,000 per year (that's around $65,000 to $72,000), you get 33 days annual leave, and you pretty much get to spend your time choosing which picture of Prince George smiling would work best on Twitter. Sort … [Link]
Mashable » Norwegian court rules mass murderer Anders Breivik's human rights violated
Norwegian right-wing extremist Anders Behring Breivik's human rights have been violated during his imprisonment for terrorism and mass murder, a court ruled Wednesday. In a written decision, the Oslo district court said Breivik's prison conditions after he killed 77 people in 2011 attacks breached an article in the European Convention on Human Rights prohibiting inhuman and degrading treatment. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » UK to give 1 million workers terror attack training
LONDON — Terror response training will be provided to a million UK workers employed in crowded places such as city centres and sports and entertainment venues, the National Police Chiefs Council announced. The plan, which will be laid out in the next year, builds on an existing scheme called Project Griffin, which sees police officers training around 100,000 workers per … [Link]
Mashable » Toddlers teach Gwyneth Paltrow and James Corden how to bust a move
Fitness and beauty expert, Gwyneth Paltrow teamed up with James Corden to show off their best '80s dance moves and sweatbands. This intense class led by some seriously talented, adorable toddlers really pushed the actors to their physical and creative limits — so much so that they had to cool off and rehydrate with some juice boxes afterwards. See if … [Link]
Popular Science » Playstation Headset Could Make Virtual Reality Mainstream
Entertainment VR is poised to change gaming as we know it, and Sony wants in on the action The Playstation VR is a game changer for how we play games… [Link]
Mashable » Is 4/20 a sport? 15 famous athletes with stoner credentials
If the sports gods held a party for some of history's leading athletes, who'd duck out back for a safety meeting? We feel pretty confident Bill Walton would be there. Tim Lincecum, too. And did you know Bob Marley's son Rohan played college football with The Rock? SEE ALSO: Meet the combat veterans who grow medical marijuana for their brothers in … [Link]
Mashable » New 'Game of Thrones' clip shows Sansa and Theon's chilly escape
The worst part about Game of Thrones isn't the death and despair. It's the months before the new season premieres, when fans are treated to an never-ending press tour, accompanied by maddening five-second clips of the upcoming season. During Tuesday's Jimmy Kimmel Live, we were treated to yet another not-long-enough glimpse at Sansa and Theon's chilly escape from Winterfell. (Season … [Link]
Slashdot » Europe Is Going After Google For Anti-Competitive Behavior With Android
Google now faces more competition charges in the European Union. The EU has accused Google of skewing the market against competitors with its Android mobile operating system. The 28-member state bloc's antitrust commissioner concluded in a preliminary decision that the search giant has abused its dominant position in the market by imposing restrictions on Android device makers. "What we found … [Link]
Mashable » Fire tears through refugee camp in northern Greece, destroying a dozen tents
A fire tore through a refugee camp in northern Greece on Wednesday, threatening more than 2,300 people who live there. More than one dozen tents were destroyed in the blaze. Humanitarian organizations have criticized the conditions in Greek camps where many refugees and migrants have been stranded for months after trying to make their way into western Europe. Tens of … [Link]
Mashable » Go go check out Elizabeth Banks' 'Power Rangers' villain look
Dust off your Zords, Rangers — Rita Repulsa is back. Elizabeth Banks will be tackling the role of the villain in the upcoming Power Rangers movie, and now we have a peek at what the teens will be up against. And it is very green and spiky. SEE ALSO: Justin Timberlake to make beautiful music for the 'Trolls' movie Banks … [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat under fire for 'racist' Bob Marley filter
Update 4/20 10:54 a.m.: Snapchat issued a statement about the filter, quoted in full below. Today is April 20 (also known as 420), a date of special significance for people who enjoy cannabis in any of its formsSnapchat, which has a new selection of face-altering filters every day, jumped on the bandwagon by offering a "Bob Marley" filter. The problem? … [Link]
Mashable » What's the best Shakespeare play ever written? Round 3 of 'This Be Madness'
"What is done cannot be undone." It's Round 3 of our This Be Madness bracket. Each day from April 18 – April 22, we're posting Twitter polls with rounds of matchups for you to vote on until we find our champion. Then on April 23, which is the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, we will reveal our grand winner. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
WIRED » Marijuana Memo: Seriously, Guys. Do We Even Need 420 Anymore?
Isn’t every day a weed celebration now? The post Marijuana Memo: Seriously, Guys. Do We Even Need 420 Anymore? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Stunning Allumette Is the First VR Film Masterpiece
Penrose Studios' new VR film uses positional tracking and intricate design to create a virtual world you won't want to leave. The post The Stunning Allumette Is the First VR Film Masterpiece appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » MashReads Podcast: Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' is basically 'Survivor'
"O, brave new world, that has such people in't!" 2016 marks the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death. To celebrate the bard, this week on the MashReads Podcast, we read Shakespeare's Th~ Tempest — a magical journey that includes the line, "Now I will believe that there are unicorns." Sign us up! SEE ALSO: What's the best Shakespeare play ever written? Round 3 of … [Link]
Mashable » Here's the first adorable letter a young Queen Elizabeth II sent to her grandmother
LONDON — Turns out the Queen was just as adorable as Prince George back in the day. Obviously in the pre-Twitter era she didn't get the chance to see her baby photos cooed over by an adoring public, though, so @the_british_monarchy are now making up for lost time on Instagram. SEE ALSO: Can you find Queen Elizabeth in this sea … [Link]
Mashable » Delhi seeks a permanent ban on Ola and Uber's surge pricing
The Delhi government may introduce a permanent ban on surge pricing by taxi aggregator apps like Ola and Uber. On Monday, it had temporarily suspended surge pricing for the duration of the fortnight-long odd-even scheme in the Indian capital. See also: Delhi government to penalise Ola and Uber cabs for surge pricing during odd-even car restrictions Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Metadating helps you find love based on your everyday data
Some sites use algorithms to match people looking for love – "metadating" goes a step further and lets you pore over a potential date's data [Link]
Mashable » Powerful toddler North West prevented Kim Kardashian from breastfeeding baby Saint
The all-powerful North West exercised her considerable influence over mother Kim Kardashian when it came time for North's infant brother Saint to breastfeed. As Kim told sister Khloe Kardashian on the series finale of Kocktails With Khloe, 2-year-old North had a tough time sharing mom with her brother: "She would, like, cry so much, and try to pull him off of … [Link]
Mashable » Blaze through these bong-breaking games in honor of 4/20
Look. It's 4/20. You know you're getting stoned. And you're probably not going anywhere despite your optimistic plans to do literally anything that involves stepping outside. Might as well play a whole mess of video games instead. But which game to play? Your glazed eyes scan through the titles in your library, and anxiety sets in. Choices are hard. Playing everything at once isn't … [Link]
Mashable » Chris Pratt was born to play a cowboy in 'The Magnificent Seven'
The Western genre doesn't get enough love in modern-day Hollywood — but every few years, we get a great yarn set in post-Civil War America's untamed frontier. This year, it's (hopefully) The Magnificent Seven, which comes riding into town on the back of a debut trailer. Directed by Antoine Fuqua — best known for Training Day — the remake follows a ragtag … [Link]
Slashdot » Court Troubled By Surveillance Excesses At FBI, NSA
schwit1 quotes a report from Politico: In a just-released court opinion, a federal court judge overseeing government surveillance programs said he was "extremely concerned" about a series of incidents in which the Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Security Agency deviated from court-approved limits on their snooping activities. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court Judge Thomas Hogan sharply criticized the two agencies … [Link]
WIRED » Handy Gizmo Tracks Your Gestures to Remind You to Take Meds
PillDrill is a simple device that won't let you forget to take your medication. The post Handy Gizmo Tracks Your Gestures to Remind You to Take Meds appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Diabetes Drug That Also Treats Obesity Could Make Billions
Novo Nordisk's liraglutide works double duty—but should you even take the drug at all? The post Diabetes Drug That Also Treats Obesity Could Make Billions appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 12 ridiculous marijuana strain names that'll blow your mind
Happy 420! To celebrate the greenest of holidays, we've complied a list of the 12 most ridiculous marijuana strains. Read more…More about Weed, Marijuana, 4 20, Watercooler, and Videos
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Mashable » Make a DIY 'Predator' costume with materials you've already got in your garage
There’s something out there waiting for us, and it ain’t no man; it’s a DIY Predator costume. With an arsenal of supplies such as cardboard, a bike helmet and other household items, member of the elite “DIY Costume Squad” Benjamin Martin shows you how to make a dangerous-looking Predator costume. It even makes you invisible!* So what are you waiting … [Link]
Mashable » James Corden calls out Gwyneth Paltrow for her ridiculous, bee-killing beauty treatments
Fruit acid, bee stings and vaginal steaming, oh my! Notorious beauty expert Gwyneth Paltrow stopped by Tuesday's Late Late Show and host James Corden all but called her insane for the plethora of dangerous treatments she and the Goop ladies insist upon the innocent public — Corden included. Come for the beauty tips, stay for the moment Gwen realizes she's … [Link]
Mashable » 14 movies you should never watch while high
It is a truth universally acknowledged that imbibing the marijuana plant brings with it a magically warped perception, which makes moviegoing a wildly different experience. But as with all magic, the results can sometimes be unpredictable. Certain movies might seem like a good idea to take in when you're blazed — until you actually do it, and realize that watching them … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Do flatlining emissions make Paris climate deal more realistic?
Global CO2 emissions have stalled. Have we reached a turning point, or are delegates at this week's UN signing ceremony putting their names to a doomed deal? [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Colbert hopes Abe Lincoln and Robert E. Lee hooking up can unite the country
North Carolina continues to face backlash over a controversial law signed by Gov. Pat McCrory that curbs LGBT rights in the state. And while entertainers and major companies are protesting through boycotting operations, Late Show host Stephen Colbert is taking an alternative approach to addressing the bill. "I believe it is possible to use the magic of television to bridge our differences," … [Link]
Mashable » How to create a workout plan you'll actually stick to
Finding the motivation to exercise can be tough, what with all the other things you could be doing. (Movie marathon, anyone?) But when’s the last time you stopped to evaluate your health? Take the interactive music video quiz from Bupa above featuring The Futureheads to get a taste for how your body’s performing, and then find out how to up … [Link]
Mashable » Run the Jewels say there's only one way to experience VR: really high
Oh, you've been experiencing VR sober? According to Run the Jewels, you've been doing things very, very wrong. The rap duo of El-P and Killer Mike would know. They've already dabbled in virtual reality (in their entrancing music video for "Crown") and released their own VR viewer as well. Now they're planning to launch their own VR platform, VRTJ, this … [Link]
Mashable » 15 secret stoner movies perfect for 4/20
Fictional Miss U.S.A. winner Cheryl Frasier once said that her perfect date was April 25, because "it's not too hot, it's not too cold; all you need is a light jacket." While Cheryl makes a good case, she was probably too innocent to know the many merits of a date that comes five days earlier. See also: Ilana Glazer on why … [Link]
Mashable » The cost of becoming a pilot is making the job a pipe dream
As a boy growing up in upstate New York, Travis Evans was captivated by flying. Now, that love of the air has been grounded by his finances. Evans, 32, joined the Air Force after high school, and then decided to go to school to become a commercial airline pilot. He enrolled in New York’s Dowling College — but then reality … [Link]
Mashable » 1970: Soldiers smoke weed through a shotgun in Vietnam
Image: Jim Wells/APIn 1970, the U.S. military was transitioning out of its offensive combat role in the Vietnam War, tasking its soldiers with training South Vietnamese troops and maintaining defensive garrisons.To contend with boredom and low morale, many GIs turned to smoking marijuana, which grew plentifully throughout the country.On Nov. 13, 1970, a documentary crew captured footage of American soldiers unwinding … [Link]
Mashable » Connecting 7 smart devices to the 2016 Chevy Cruze wasn't a Wi-Fi nightmare
Chevrolet says that its 2016 Cruze can support up to seven devices at once, so Mashable recruited some of its employees and their smart devices to try it out. Read more…More about Wifi, Cars, Tech, Apps Software, and Gadgets
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Mashable » #TrustFallChallenge has teens literally falling all over each other
You may have recently wondered to yourself: "Which fun, but potentially dangerous activity are teens up to these days?" Well, in addition to plumping their lips, slipping on banana peels and filling condoms with water, they're also #TrustFallChallenge-ing. SEE ALSO: Snapchat is now the most popular social network among teens, according to new study It's the standard trust fall, minus the … [Link]
Mashable » How to have a totally chill weedcation
With marijuana legal in Colorado, Washington, Oregon, D.C. and Alaska, pot tourism has become a booming industry, attracting visitors from around the world to indulge in a weedcation. But if you're going to take a cannabis-filled getaway, make sure you're prepared. A recent study from doctors in emergency rooms in Colorado revealed that tourists visiting the pot-friendly state have no … [Link]
Mashable » Indian city threatens to shut down nightclubs that host 'scantily-dressed' women
Local authorities in the north Indian city of Chandigarh have ruled that bars and discotheques with “scantily dressed” women, an "indecent" or "seditious" character could be closed. The move soon came under heavy criticism on social media See also: Entire Bengaluru law class turns up in shorts to protest sexist professor's shaming of student The new policy titled “Controlling of Places … [Link]
Mashable » This is why your stoner friends are lighting up for 420
The number 420 has become the not-so-secret symbol for marijuana – a code that stoners will gleefully acknowledge every time it's 4:20 p.m. on April 20. As a result, it has become the St. Patrick's Day for the other green. But there are many misconceptions as to how 420 actually became synonymous with the wacky tobacky. So what is … [Link]
Mashable » Parents asked to help their 4-year-olds choose their gender
LONDON — A city council has sent a letter to thousands of parents asking them to support the gender their children "most identify with" when confirming school places. The letter, sent this week, requested that parents help their children "choose" their gender identity, asking them to leave the gender section of the form blank if their child is non-binary. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » British artist creates Donald Trump 'sick bag'
LONDON — Donald Trump has received quite a bit of attention in Britain lately. He's been given a British accent, compared to Hitler by a street artist — someone even designed a giant mural of him just so they could then throw eggs at it. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump masks are yuuuge business for this Mexican retailer And now, he … [Link]
Mashable » 4 interview questions that are actually OK to ask (because the answers matter)
If you prepare for interviews as thoroughly as I think you do, you’ve probably got a (long) list of questions to ask. But you probably also worry about which ones are actually OK to bring up — and which could cost you the job. Yes, when I was a recruiter, people would most definitely address off-putting topics, but I also … [Link]
Mashable » Why do we celebrate 420? Here are some dank myths you should stop believing.
The number 420 has become the not-so secret symbol for marijuana — a code that stoners will gleefully acknowledge every time it's 4:20 p.m. April 20th, as a result, has become the St. Patrick's Day for the other green. But there are many misconceptions as to how 420 actually became synonymous with the wacky tobacky. Read more…More about Marijuana, 4 20, … [Link]
WIRED » 700 Million People Just Got Encryption That Congress Can’t Touch
Viber flips on default end-to-end decryption, and there's nothing Congress can do about it. The post 700 Million People Just Got Encryption That Congress Can't Touch appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Computer Science Reveals Exactly How To Organize Your Closet
Step aside, Martha Stewart: It's time to get your closet and piles of paper organized! Computer science can help. The post Computer Science Reveals Exactly How To Organize Your Closet appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » A New Crop of Marijuana Geneticists Sets Out to Build Better Weed
There are thousands of strains of weed. Cracking their genetic codes may be the key to transforming pot from a budding business to a high-flying industry. The post A New Crop of Marijuana Geneticists Sets Out to Build Better Weed appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Man Behind the Unexpected Beauty of Gray’s Anatomy
Given the reach and influence of Gray’s Anatomy, Richard Tibbits and his colleagues are arguably the preeminent medical illustrators of our time. The post The Man Behind the Unexpected Beauty of Gray's Anatomy appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Holy Moses These Fake Nuns Totally Grow Weed
“They’re nuns that smoke weed. It’s a very unique version of an already unique thing." The post Holy Moses These Fake Nuns Totally Grow Weed appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Magical Earbuds Let You Tune In and Out of the World Around You
Doppler’s Here aren't your next headphones, but they're a hell of a party trick. The post Magical Earbuds Let You Tune In and Out of the World Around You appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 17 stoner dogs celebrating 420
Forget sloths — dogs are clearly the stoners of the animal world. Think about it: they'll basically eat anything you put in front of them, they love taking hikes, they love naps and they're constantly happy. SEE ALSO: Finally, a pizza box you can use to smoke weed Now before you freak out, no pot was consumed by any of … [Link]
Mashable » Slow Mo guys slow it down and show you what's in their shed
The Slow Mo Guys have brought us some of the most interesting slow motion video content on YouTube. Now they are showing you what it is like behind the scenes, starting with what they keep inside their shed. Filled with a lot of random stuff including spray paint, glitter, ping pong balls and condoms, the shed is home to everything … [Link]
Mashable » Australian legends turned into blazing bongs for 420 Day
It is 420 day Down Under, in other words April 20, in other words international weed day. If you are in some states of the U.S. of A you are probably half stoned by now. Such excesses are illegal in the sensible land of Australia. But there is one way to celebrate 420 and that is by getting yourself a … [Link]
Mashable » Drones and kites banned from flying over London during Obama visit
LONDON — Drones, balloons, kites and even parachutes have been banned from flying above central London and Windsor during the visit of U.S. President Barack Obama. SEE ALSO: Drone reportedly collides with passenger plane in London As part of the "overarching security plan," the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has introduced restrictions on flights by drones and other aircraft below 2,500 … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 20 April 2016
Why Should I Trust You?: Explaining the Predictions of Any Classifier (PDF) — LIME, a novel explanation technique that explains the predictions of any classifier in an interpretable and faithful manner, by learning an interpretable model locally around the prediction. … [Link]
Mashable » Faceswapping Prince George and the Queen has deeply terrifying results
LONDON — Some things in this world are just not meant to be seen. SEE ALSO: 11 deeply horrifying Royal Family face swaps that'll keep you up at night On Tuesday night, a perfectly adorable new photo of the British Royal Family was released on social media. Pretty sweet, right? Standing side-by-side, Prince George and his great-grandmother make the perfect … [Link]
Mashable » Can you find Queen Elizabeth in this sea of corgis?
Queen Elizabeth II: the longest reigning British monarch, the first British monarch to reach their 90th birthday and, of course, a huge corgi fan. SEE ALSO: I'm 23 and dressed as royal baby Prince George for a week In honor of Her Majesty's ninth decade, we've made her dream of being hidden in a sea of royal corgis come true. … [Link]
Mashable » Australian astrophysicist's video dazzles the Internet, 4 years after it was made
The Internet is full of gems that are yet to be discovered. Like a video called Cosmic Eye, which has quickly gained Internet stardom, even though it was created four years ago by an Australian astrophysicist.~ SEE ALSO: Watch beautiful northern lights glow from space in NASA's new high-def video Cosmic Eye is a mesmerising three-minute video that starts off with a … [Link]
Mashable » Tinder date gone wrong? This bar has some brilliant advice
LONDON — A bar in St Albans in Hertfordshire has been roundly praised on social media for a sign offering help and guidance to anyone on a Tinder date that's gone wrong. The Brickyard posted a message in their women's toilets recently, reassuring its customers that staff would help out if their online match didn't turn out to be what … [Link]
Mashable » 15 nostalgic pipes for an epic '90s smoke sesh
Nineties kids like to be reminded of their childhoods all the time, including during their smoke sessions. SEE ALSO: 13 alarmist marijuana posters from the 'Reefer Madness' era We found these 15 pieces to bring you right back, man. All are currently for sale, and remember, are intended for use with legal products only. 1Pokeball from Pokemon 
Image: kings-pipeGotta smoke … [Link]
Slashdot » Utah Governor: 'Porn Is a Public Health Crisis'
An anonymous reader writes: Utah Governor Gary Herbert said on his Facebook page: "Pornography is a public health crisis. The problem is rampant, yet it thrives in secrecy and silence." He emitted this thought on signing a resolution which says porn is "a public health hazard leading to a broad spectrum of individual and public health impacts and societal harms." … [Link]
WIRED » I Went Inside Magic Leap’s Mysterious HQ. Here’s What I Saw
Jessi Hempel visits Magic Leap to interview founder Rony Abovitz The post I Went Inside Magic Leap's Mysterious HQ. Here's What I Saw appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » PAX Labs is throwing a free pizza party in 5 US cities to celebrate 4/20
Happy April 20, stoners of the world. In celebration of the international unofficial holiday, PAX Labs, the premium vaporizer company, is throwing a free pizza party in New York City, Denver, Austin, Miami and San Francisco. SEE ALSO: The Weeknd wants to remind you he's badass, so he designed a vaporizer The festivities will begin at 4:20 local time (except … [Link]
Mashable » EU thinks Google might be forcing its apps onto users
BRUSSELS — The European Union is expanding its battle with Google, alleging that the technology giant is rigging the global market for mobile apps by making sure its Android operating system gives preferential treatment to its own products. EU Antitrust Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said Wednesday that "Google's behavior denies consumers a wider choice of mobile apps and services and standings … [Link]
WIRED » Check Out These Clever Kits for Teaching Your Kids to Hack Electronics
Toys and kits that are designed to teach kids hacking and basic programming skills abound, and they cater to a range of ages and skill levels. The post Check Out These Clever Kits for Teaching Your Kids to Hack Electronics appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » British man makes gigantic, terrifying tribute to the Queen
LONDON — Not everyone chooses to spend their retirement in the same way. Some people like to go on holiday. Many enjoy reading or watching television. Some play golf. SEE ALSO: Mechanics create birthday tribute to Queen Elizabeth II out of car parts Others, like 83-year-old Ben Bennett, like to find creative new ways to pay tribute to the Royal … [Link]
Mashable » Lazy Australians, should you order lunch from UberEats?
Australians have never had so many ways to get food they could probably do without. There's Deliveroo, Foodora and Menulog, to name a few, and now UberEats has joined the war for Australian stomachs — all at prices that are possibly too good to be true. The app launched in Melbourne Tuesday, but inquiring minds want to know: Is it … [Link]
Mashable » Now you can read 'Don Quixote' in 17,000 tweets
Reading long classic books can be a frustrating experience for many, due to the daily distractions of contemporary life. That's why a retired Spanish engineer had the brilliant idea of making his country's most celebrated classic — Don Quixote — more accessible by publishing it on Twitter, one message at a time. SEE ALSO: LGBTQ+ comic books blast away lazy stereotypes … [Link]
Mashable » 21 tweets the Queen absolutely, definitely, 100% did not send
LONDON — Sadly, the Queen doesn't have her own Twitter account. She did send that one tweet back in 2014, but we're pretty sure she's way too busy being a badass day-to-day to have time for things like social media. SEE ALSO: 19 totally made-up facts about the Queen that we sort of wish were true Luckily, royally blunt parody … [Link]
Mashable » People want Beachy McBeachface to be the name of an Australian council
The fallout from the legendary Boaty McBoatface is far from running out of steam. The people in Australia have spoken and they want a council in the eastern suburbs of Sydney to be named none other than: Beachy McBeachface. It makes perfect sense. The area has a lot of beaches, just like Boaty McBoatface was a boat. SEE ALSO: Public … [Link]
WIRED » All the Apps You Need to Make This 420 the Best 420 EVAR
Looking to celebrate 4/20? We've got all the apps you need to make this the best 24 hours of the year. The post All the Apps You Need to Make This 420 the Best 420 EVAR appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » How to Set Up Your Surround Sound System
Clear your calendar—you’ll be watching every movie you love all over again. The post How to Set Up Your Surround Sound System appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » These Extra-Smart Remotes Are the Ultimate in Clickbait
The latest coffee-table candy bars control more than just Fargo binges. The post These Extra-Smart Remotes Are the Ultimate in Clickbait appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » These futuristic driverless pods will run on Singapore's roads by end of the year
SINGAPORE — Before the year is up, Singaporeans could be hopping on these driverless pod vehicles to get to school and work. The pods run on electricity, and are able to travel autonomously on smaller roads, such as those within a gated community or school campus. SEE ALSO: Driverless golf carts get test run on Singapore island 
The concept vehicle … [Link]
Mashable » Your fedora hat is making all of your friends sad
Did you know that among the Circle of Hats, the fedora is by far the biggest pariah? If a fedora was personified, he'd be that surly dude at the bar who smirks insufferably while pew pewing his finger guns at unlucky passersby. He's a specific specimen, completely unaware that his life goal of chasing sophistication ironically makes him anything but. He's … [Link]
Mashable » France wants to extend emergency powers until after Euro 2016
France wants to extend the state of emergency, which has been in place since the Nov. 13 Paris attacks, for further two months to include the Euro 2016 football championships, according to Prime Minister Manuel Valls. SEE ALSO: The Bataclan concert hall, site of Paris attacks, to reopen in November If voted in by parliament, the law will be prolonged … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung launches pink gold versions of Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge
Need more proof pink is in? A day after Apple launched a rose gold version of its MacBook, Samsung has announced its flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, will soon become available in pink gold. You read that right: The color is not rose gold but pink gold, even though Samsung used the rose gold color moniker before, … [Link]
Mashable » You'll soon be able to post Prince George's beaming face to your friends
LONDON — You'll be seeing a whole lot more of Prince George's smiley face in the coming weeks. SEE ALSO: 15 weird and wonderful Etsy buys to celebrate the Queen's birthday To mark the Queen's 90th birthday on Thursday, a new Royal Family photo has been unveiled — and the faces contained within it are all being turned into special … [Link]
Mashable » Meet Root, the robot that helps students understand programming
Kids need to learn how to code. It’s the common adage around modern education. And of course it would be great if all kids learned a programming language or two before they graduated high school, but there’s a steep learning curve you have to break through before you can really get a solid grasp on coding. SEE ALSO: 8 ways … [Link]
Mashable » After calling it a gift, Indian government says it will try to get the Kohinoor diamond back
After facing criticism over its statement that the Koh-i-noor diamond was not stolen but gifted to Britain, the Indian government has backtracked and said that it will make all possible efforts to bring back the legendary gemstone amicably. See also: Fresh controversy over Kohinoor diamond after Indian government says it was gifted to Britain Two days ago, the country’s solicitor-general had … [Link]
Mashable » 7 obvious reasons why you shouldn't climb this sacred site in Australia
There is a beautiful rock in the middle of Australia sometimes known as Ayers Rock, but now more commonly known by its traditional Indigenous name, Uluru. The red rock that stands sensationally in the middle of Australia's red desert centre has been there for hundreds of millions of years, according to Indigenous belief. The UNESCO World Heritage site is sacred … [Link]
Mashable » People are channeling the Queen by wearing classic silk headscarves
LONDON — Move over Iris Apfel, Queen Elizabeth II is about to become the most stylish nonagenarian around. The British monarch is celebrating her 90th birthday on Thursday and she's as stylish as ever; so much so, that people are copying her look. SEE ALSO: Living like the Queen for a day is harder than it looks Her Majesty's life-long … [Link]
New Scientist – News » We are closing in on possible whereabouts of Planet Nine
The hunt for Planet Nine heats up as a new analysis of the Cassini spacecraft's data narrows down the orbit of the potential planet at the edge of the solar system [Link]
Mashable » American hero smashes pizza into her face on Kiss Cam like nobody's business
Perhaps America can be great again. A woman shoveling pizza slice after pizza slice into her face would have you believe so. The dirty, dirty act was caught on a Kiss Cam during the Atlanta Hawks playoffs against Boston Celtics. SEE ALSO: 'Lion King' Cam is a pretty creative alternative to the 'Kiss Cam' Pizza slamming woman is most definitely an … [Link]
Mashable » Colbert apologises to Australia for everything and Johnny Depp
It's the incident that just keeps giving. On Monday, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard were forced to partake in a North Korea-style video for the Australian government. SEE ALSO: The absurd trial over Johnny Depp's dogs is underway in Australia The duo had illegally snuck their dogs into the country. As payment for their crime, the Hollywood couple took part … [Link]
Slashdot » Warmest March In Global Recordkeeping
Layzej quotes a report from Weather Underground: March 2016 was by far the planet's warmest March since record keeping began in 1880. In the NOAA database, March 2016 came in a full 1.22C (2.20F) warmer than the 20th-century average for March, as well as 0.32C (0.58F) above the previous record for March, set in 2010. This is a huge margin … [Link]
Mashable » A mathematical colouring book on Kickstarter has raised more than $400,000
Yes, it's a colouring book. And yes, it has raised more than A$400,000 ($310,750) so far on Kickstarter. To be fair to its illustrator, however, it's certainly a little more stunning than, say, Ikea's colouring pages. Rafael Araujo, a Venezuelan architect and illustrator, has created the Golden Ratio Coloring Book along with a team in Sydney, Australia. The Kickstarter campaign to publish the … [Link]
Mashable » Stickers of children stepping onto road should make you slow down
Road safety awareness often means graphic advertising, but a new campaign is a taking a visual, creative approach to making drivers aware on the streets. The Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) have released a series of stickers on Friday that can be placed on roadside garbage bins, featuring children stepping towards the road and speed limit signs. SEE ALSO: You … [Link]
Mashable » Chinese tycoon flaunts wealth by going shopping with 8 robotic maids
Why go shopping with bodyguards when you can take humanoid robots out with you to carry your purchases? SEE ALSO: A man built this $50,000 robot that resembles Scarlett Johansson A middle-aged man said to be part of China's nouveau riche circle has made local headlines after he was photographed shopping in Guangzhou while escorted by eight robots dressed like … [Link]
Mashable » Dad takes 4-year-old son on 14-day rollerblading trip to show him life's tough
You can always count on dad to show you the ways of life. 39-year-old truck driver Zhang Junguang, from Henan, China, decided that the only way to educate his four-year-old son on the hardships of life was to take him on an epic rollerblade trip from their central Chinese hometown up north to Beijing. The trip lasted 14 days and … [Link]
Mashable » An artist is collecting thousands of Vietnam War photos from eBay
The Vietnam War is well-known as the televised war, but there's a treasure trove of photographs yet to be discovered. An Australian artist is looking to exhibit thousands of images of the Vietnam War, the majority of which were purchased on the Internet. It's been titled the Vietnam Archive Project The project began as "pure coincidence" for Melbourne-based Phuong Ngo, … [Link]
Mashable » Flint employee, state regulators to be criminally charged for water crisis
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan's attorney general will announce criminal charges Wednesday against two state regulators and a Flint employee, alleging wrongdoing related to the city's lead-tainted water crisis, according to government officials familiar with the investigation. SEE ALSO: Michigan governor pledges to drink Flint water for a month The charges — the first levied in a probe that is expected … [Link]
Mashable » Chrissy Teigen shares sweet photo of her newborn daughter
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend announced the birth of their first child, Luna, on Sunday, and she's already taking after mom and dad as a social media star. Teigen shared the first photo of her daughter on Instagram in a sweet shot with one of the couple's bulldogs (and older sibling to the tyke) supervising. SEE ALSO: Sassy Chrissy Teigen … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Admits That Google.com Is Partially Dangerous
darthcamaro writes: For over a decade, Google's Safe Browsing technology has helped to alert users to dangerous sites, where malware and phishing exploits can be found. Apparently, one of those unsafe sites is none other than Google.com itself. According to eWeek, "Google's automatic spidering of the Web will catch some malicious sites, and by Google's own admission, there are sites … [Link]
Mashable » Disney's exotic animal ban forced 'Jungle Book' animators to get creative
LAS VEGAS — A years-old Disney policy meant to restrict the use of exotic animals in its films is no doubt a good thing, but if you happen to be making a movie primarily starring exotic animals, it also makes things trickier. Just ask the visual effects team on the studio's stunning and technically groundbreaking The Jungle Book. Sure, the Jon … [Link]
Mashable » Greedy lemur begs two kids to scratch its back
Just a little higher. A little to the left. Right there. We've all been there: You've got an itch on your back that you just can't reach no matter how hard you try. Hopefully, there's a friend who can help you out, or maybe you can create a makeshift backscratcher. Well, fortunately for this lemur, it received a bit of … [Link]
Mashable » Ecuadorean pulled from rubble won't need coffin his wife bought
Despite the grief roiling this earthquake-stricken town, Pablo Cordova has something to be thankful for: He can return the coffin his wife had obtained for his funeral. The 51-year-old hotel administrator was one of a trickle of survivors pulled from the rubble after Ecuador's strongest earthquake in decades flattened towns along the coast and killed at least 480 people. SEE … [Link]
Slashdot » Security Firm Discovers Secret Plan To Hack Numerous Websites and Forums
An anonymous reader writes: According to Softpedia, "Security researchers from SurfWatch Labs have shut down a secret plan to hack and infect hundreds or possibly thousands of forums and websites hosted on the infrastructure of Invision Power Services, makers of the IP.Board forum platform." The man behind this plan was a hacker known as AlphaLeon, maker of the Thanatos malware-as-a-service … [Link]
Mashable » Ford sends its new F-150 Special Service truck into the line of duty
I guess it's only fair that the police get the coolest version of the all-new Ford F-150. SEE ALSO: You can now apply (yes, apply) to buy the $450,000 Ford GT supercar Ford debuted the latest and so far greatest version of its F-150 Special Service Vehicle Package on Tuesday morning. More than a set of sturdy steel wheels at all … [Link]
Mashable » Honest teenager returns Thor's wallet, gets $10,000 reward
Honesty really does pay off. An American teenager has been rewarded for returning Chris Hemsworth's wallet, which the Australian actor lost while he was dining with his family in a "rough" area of Los Angeles. SEE ALSO: Chris Hemsworth tells a dirty Thor joke he's clearly told many times "I left my wallet on the table, and thought I'm never … [Link]
Slashdot » EFF Sues DOJ For Access To Secret Court Orders On Decryption
An anonymous reader writes: TechCrunch reports the Electronic Frontier Foundation has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice to reveal documents that "show whether DOJ has ever forced a company like Google or Apple to provide technical surveillance assistance in the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, a federal court that issues secret surveillance warrants in national security cases and has … [Link]
Mashable » Conor McGregor announces he will 'retire young,' but is he for real?
UFC superstar Conor McGregor's next fight is scheduled for July 9. The Irish mixed martial arts master is supposed to take on Nate Diaz, who last month dealt McGregor his first pro loss in six years. But will the fight actually happen? No one seems to know after McGregor posted a cryptic tweet Tuesday in which he said he's "decided … [Link]
New Scientist – News » EU is good for UK science but hampers GM and clinical trials
The UK’s membership of the EU may have slowed adoption of some biotechnology, but overall it is has been good for science, says a House of Lords report [Link]
WIRED » Intel Can’t Win Mobile, But It Owns the Cloud—For Now
Whatever you think of the cloud moniker, this market is real, and Intel dominates it. The post Intel Can't Win Mobile, But It Owns the Cloud—For Now appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Animated Simulation Lets You Watch the Titanic Sink In Real Time
An anonymous reader writes: You can watch the Titanic sink in real time thanks to an animated simulation created with Unreal Engine 4 to promote the upcoming game "Titanic: Honor and Glory." The HuffingtonPost writes, "This simulation includes the iceberg strike, the ship coasting to a halt in the North Atlantic about 20 minutes later, lifeboats lowered into the water … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift's Coachella outfit was a potential teaser for new Calvin Harris music
Everyone knows that the most important part of Coachella is the fashion, so it's no surprise that Taylor Swift — musical goddess and idyllic squad leader — would bring her A game. In addition to declaring that chokers are the new flower crowns, the singer also showed up to the festival sporting new hair and an interesting black jacket…which just … [Link]
Mashable » Come on, America! These baby eagles deserve much better names.
As two recently hatched eaglets continue to grow at the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C., the process of naming the birds is upon us but, unfortunately, it seems we're going the bland, patriotic route. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump has dangerously close call with bald eagle The world was riveted when the birds hatched in March and WTOP reports that the American … [Link]
Mashable » Apple's new App Store website hints at bigger changes on the way
Less than a week after a report that Apple plans to radically change how it works with developers in its App Store, the company has rolled out a new website for App Store developers. The site provides a range of resources for developers, including guidelines, best practices and information about developer tools. SEE ALSO: Apple may let developers pay for … [Link]
Mashable » 'White Savior Barbie' brilliantly mocks insincere volunteer selfies in Africa
Remember Hipster Barbie? Her artistic coffee pics, beach shots and general #aesthetic went viral last year for poking fun at Instagram trends. Now, two 20-somethings are using her as inspiration to create "Barbie Savior," a hilarious account parodying those volunteers who make service trips to developing countries — and make it all about themselves. SEE ALSO: Curvy Barbie is way … [Link]
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