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 » Heart-wrenching video shows teacher mourning Prince's death
For many fans, Prince was an icon who appeared to transcend mortality — so his death comes as an especially painful shock. Among those people is this teacher, whose emotional reaction to the pop icon's passing is moving viewers on Twitter. SEE ALSO: Fans transform New York's Prince St. subway station into impromptu Prince memorial Student @shvrdae posted the video Thursday afternoon … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Search Will Soon Include Live TV Listings
An anonymous reader writes: Google announced users will soon see live TV listings within their search results. Fortune writes, "Pretty soon, you will be able to Google the name of a television show or movie and see live air times for that content within the search results." The announcement was made at the National Association of Broadcasters conference. "What we're … [Link]
Mashable » Robbery thwarted by cyclist's smooth take down
A Good Samaritan was able to stop a robbery in progress thanks to his speedy bike and smooth takedown. The footage of the incident was captured on a handlebar-mounted camera, and begins with the cyclist calmly riding through a tunnel in Old Town, Wrocław, Poland. SEE ALSO: Police release very professional sketch of robbery suspect According to the cyclist, he … [Link]
Mashable » Brands awkwardly try to pay tribute to Prince
With so many high-profile celebrity deaths already this year, 2016 has forced the Internet to really perfect the way it mourns fallen icons. There's the digging up of old archival footage, the run-downs of memorable moments, and the heartfelt tributes from other celebrities and anyone else who might have crossed paths with the star. SEE ALSO: Crocs screws up David … [Link]
WIRED » Google Isn’t Done Wringing Profits Out of Search Yet
Google today boasted of growing video advertising on YouTube was improved games sales on Google Play. But bigger mobile search revenues stole the show. The post Google Isn't Done Wringing Profits Out of Search Yet appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Google’s Parent Company Is Losing Even More Money On Moonshots
Alphabet more than doubled its moonshot revenue but also spilled way more red ink. The post Google's Parent Company Is Losing Even More Money On Moonshots appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » NBA champ Warriors mercilessly roasted on Twitter after dorky newspaper fashion shoot
SAN FRANCISCO — Take the NBA's most popular team, some dorky photos and perhaps a secret ingredient— the evening hours of a national pot-smoking holiday—and what do you get? So many jokes. A perfect storm of comedy touched down in the Bay Area spontaneously on Wednesday night after the defending champion Golden State Warriors participated in a newspaper fashion shoot. We'll … [Link]
Slashdot » Solar Impulse 2 Takes Off From Hawaii To California With No Fuel
An anonymous reader writes: After stalling on the island of Oahu for almost 10 months, the Solar Impulse 2 continues its journey to fly across the world with no fuel. Today, it took off from Hawaii to California piloted by Swiss explorer and psychiatrist Bertrand Piccard. Since the plane travels at about the same speed as a car, it'll take … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft earnings decline, but blame accounting
Here's the good news: Microsoft's office subscription business continues to grow and it's stanching the bleeding on the Windows computer manufacturing side. SEE ALSO: Microsoft HoloLens is the best of the real and virtual worlds combined Here's the bad news: The company's earnings took a 6% year-over-year dip and Microsoft's phone business could be on life-support. Last quarter, Microsoft announced … [Link]
Mashable » Little girl delivers birthday cupcake to her 'favorite, awesome, smiley garbage man'
Three-year-old Brooklyn Andracke spent her birthday celebrating a different occasion — garbage day. That's when her favorite garbage collector, Delvar Dopson, rolls through her Bloomington, Illinois, neighborhood. And Brooklyn always makes sure to say hi. SEE ALSO: Little girl in mom's coat looks like half a ghost "It started with waving from the window, then we had to try and … [Link]
Mashable » Google search results with TV listings are coming soon
No longer can you rely on TV Guide to give you all the small screen information you need. Home entertainment has moved beyond the traditional TV listings with services like Hulu, Netflix, Google Play, iTunes and more, but people still want to know when they can catch their favorite programs live. And Google is soon going to tell you when … [Link]
Mashable » Volkswagen agrees to fix or buy back 500,000 diesel cars in U.S.
The Volkswagen diesel scandal just got a lot more expensive for the German carmaker. SEE ALSO: Beverly Hills plans to use autonomous vehicles for public transportation On Thursday afternoon, Volkswagen agreed to fix or buy back roughly 500,000 of its diesel-powered models in the U.S affected by dieselgate. The agreement is a part of a federal court settlement announced in San Francisco, … [Link]
Mashable » Hubble Telescope captures mesmerizing footage of a giant balloon-like star
NASA released footage captured by the Hubble Space Telescope on April 21 showing a giant spherical bubble being “inflated” by a star. Astronomers reportedly named the balloon-like bubble the Nebula, or NGC 7635. [Additional reporting by Storyful] Read more…More about Nasa, Us World, Us, Space Photos, and Standalone Video Template [Link]
Slashdot » RIP Prince, A Legendary Musician With A Complicated Internet History
alphadogg writes: Reflecting on the popular musician's uneasy relationship with the Internet and social media upon the 57-year-old surprising death. In 2010, Prince "famously shuttered his LotusFlow3r.com website," proclaiming that "The Internet is completely over… All these computers and digital gadgets are no good. They just fill your head with numbers and that can't be good for you." In 2014, … [Link]
Mashable » 10 of Prince's most unforgettable collaborations
Prince famously recorded most of his music entirely on his own — but when he did collaborate with other artists, the result was nothing but fire. Of course, he always stole the show. SEE ALSO: A look back at Prince's spectacular 2007 Super Bowl performance Here are a few of Prince's most spectacular collaborations — each the better for the … [Link]
Mashable » Classic Dave Chappelle sketch brings Prince's mad basketball skills to life
Tons of celebrities have excellent stories about Prince. One of the funniest of all time, however, was told by Charlie Murphy on Comedy Central's legendary Chappelle's Show. The actual story took place in 1985. The sketch, titled 'Charlie Murphy's True Hollywood Story: Prince' is narrated by Murphy. It shows Prince — played by Dave Chappelle — schooling everyone on the … [Link]
Mashable » Robert Downey Jr. is coming back to Marvel movies sooner than you think
It seems you won't have to wait until the two-part Avengers: Infinity War to see Robert Downey Jr. return as Tony Stark. The Iron Man actor is reportedly booked to join Tom Holland in Spider-Man: Homecoming. It'll be the wall-crawler's first solo movie appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2015's Marvel/Sony partnership brought about a homecoming. SEE ALSO: 'Captain America: Civil … [Link]
Mashable » Fans transform New York's Prince St. subway station into impromptu Prince memorial
Everyone copes with loss differently. Some take to social media, some leave tokens of appreciation — and some engage in benign vandalism on public transport. Within hours of beloved musical icon Prince's death Thursday, fans passing through the Prince St. subway station in Manhattan left the signage slightly altered in his honor. SEE ALSO: 10 Prince tweets that prove he was the … [Link]
Slashdot » FBI Paid More Than $1 Million For San Bernardino 'Hack'
An anonymous reader writes: FBI Director James Comey has indicated the bureau paid more than $1 million for the method used to hack into the iPhone 5c belonging to one of the San Bernadino shooters. How did he allude to it? He said the FBI paid more money than he would make in the time left as FBI director. He … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber is mad someone called Prince 'the last of the greatest living performers'
Being confident is a great thing — but maybe certain people who are under public scrutiny would do well to think twice about the ways they choose to express just how much they Beliebe in themselves. Justin Bieber is making a lot of people very angry after commenting on musician Andrew Watt's Instagram paying tribute to Prince. SEE ALSO: Justin … [Link]
Mashable » That mind-blowing time James Brown, Michael Jackson and Prince performed together
Following Prince's death on Thursday, the Internet is honoring and celebrating the artist by highlighting some of his greatest performances, including the time he joined Michael Jackson and James Brown for a spontaneous jam session. SEE ALSO: 6 cover songs Prince put his freaky, fascinating spin on The performance happened on Aug. 20, 1983 at the Beverly Theater in Hollywood, during … [Link]
WIRED » New Maps Make Aftershocks Look Scarier Than the Main Quake
USGS releases maps that show the seismic parades happening in Ecuador and Japan. Here's how they're wreaking havoc. The post New Maps Make Aftershocks Look Scarier Than the Main Quake appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Skull Echoes Are The New Passwords
Gadgets A sound idea Skull echoes unlock wearables. [Link]
Mashable » Unmanned experimental plane lands vertically without a runaway
Aurora Flight Sciences just released a video showing their scale-model LightningStrike aircraft, which is capable of taking off and landing vertically without a runway. After this successful test flight, Aurora will complete a full-scale version of the unmanned plane for DARPA within the next 24 months. Read more…More about Aircraft, Tech, Gadgets, Unmanned Aircraft, and Standalone Video Template [Link]
Slashdot » Is the $400 Billion F-35's 'Brain' Broken?
Zachary Cohen, reporting for CNN News: Almost 2,500 of the world's most advanced warplanes, with a total price tag of $400 billion, and they may not have a "brain" in the bunch? That's the fear of federal watchdogs who say problems with the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter's complex logistics software system could lead to a grounding of the entire fleet, … [Link]
WIRED » FBI Hints It Paid Hackers $1 Million to Get Into San Bernardino iPhone
If correct, this would mean that taxpayers shelled out more than $1 million for a solution that reportedly produced nothing useful for the investigation. The post FBI Hints It Paid Hackers $1 Million to Get Into San Bernardino iPhone appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » 9 Technologies That Didn't Exist When The Queen Was Born
Technology Queen Elizabeth II turns 90 years old today Queen Elizabeth II was born on April 21, 1926. [Link]
Mashable » NBA players can't stop checking their phones in the locker room at halftime
NBA players: They're just like us. Actually, no, not at all. But they do share one thing with us normal-sized commoners. They can't stop checking their phones — even, it turns out, at halftime of games in which they are playing. SEE ALSO: Hollywood night: Kobe Bryant hits for 60 in surreal final NBA game Andrew Keh of The New … [Link]
Mashable » Univision's digital efforts come clearer after buying Disney's piece of Fusion
Fusion is no longer a fusion. Univision announced on Thursday that it had purchased Disney's piece of Fusion, a company founded as a joint venture in October 2013 with the vision of making a media organization that could capture the attention of a growing young latino audience. As part of the deal, Univision is reorganizing some of its assets under Fusion, … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Timberlake on Prince: 'He’s somewhere within every song I’ve ever written'
Justin Timberlake remembers the first time he ever heard Prince. He was a 4-year-old in Tennessee; the song was "Raspberry Beret." And when he heard it, a whole new world opened up to him. Timberlake wrote a heartfelt note sharing his memories of the legend on his Instagram, writing "we have lost our greatest living musician." SEE ALSO: Prince's fans mourn … [Link]
Mashable » Watch this paddleboarder have a crazy close encounter with a whale
An ordinary weekend paddle-boarding session became unforgettable at Oceanside Pier in California when a curious whale decided to check out the action. The whale is caught on video breaching very close to the paddleboarder, who miraculously manages to maintain his standing position during the mammoth animal’s display. [Additional reporting by Storyful]More details: http://on.mash.to/1WfOz4J Read more…More about Animals, Viral Video, Us, Watercooler, … [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat adds 'Purple Rain' geofilter to honor Prince
That didn’t take long. Soon after news broke that Prince died at the age of 57 on Thursday, Snapchat rolled out a “Purple Rain”-inspired geofilter to honor the legendary artist. Snapchat users can now add a filter with an image of purple rain drops on top of photos taken within the popular social app. Unlike lenses that scan your face to … [Link]
Mashable » MTV boss on how the network's going back to its music roots
With a recommitment to music programming, more scripted television shows than ever in its chamber, and a desire to use every item in its toolbox to reinvigorate the brand, MTV has its sights set on doing it all. And network president Sean Atkins believes they can. SEE ALSO: MTV is bringing back 'Unplugged' Below, in a conversation held ahead of … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » YouTube Introduces 360-Degree Live Streaming
YouTube has introduced 360-degree live streaming and spatial audio. YouTube first introduced 360-degree video just over a year ago. Utilizing the technology in a live streaming environment elevates immersive video to a new level.
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Mashable » Madonna pays tribute to Prince, calls him a 'true visionary'
It feels like the whole world is paying tribute to Prince, who died Thursday morning. Now, Madonna is saying her piece. The pop icon posted a photo on Instagram of her and the Purple One, with a sad caption and a unicorn emoji: "He changed the world! A true visionary! What a loss. I'm devastated. This is not a love … [Link]
Slashdot » Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Available To Download; Mozilla To Offer 0-Day Firefox Releases Via Snaps
Reader prisoninmate writes: The latest, and hopefully, the greatest version of Ubuntu is now available to download. On the sidelines, Mozilla today announced the availability of future releases of its popular Firefox web browser in the snap package format for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. Earlier today, Canonical unleashed the final release of the highly anticipated Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus) operating … [Link]
Mashable » Overdose deaths are a big reason white American lifespans are in decline
New federal data shows that the average lifespan of white Americans fell ever so slightly in 2014, a fact that is being attributed to increased death rates among young and middle-aged white people. Deaths in that age group have spiked largely because of liver disease, suicide and drug overdoses, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. … [Link]
Mashable » 6 cover songs Prince put his freaky, fascinating spin on
It's amazing that an artist with a discography as extensive as Prince's found time to cover anyone else's songs. But when the Artist did, it was magical. Prince often had a strange relationship with the artists he covered. (Except Sheryl Crow. It seems like those two were cool.) Since this is Prince we're talking about, few of those songs can … [Link]
Mashable » Teen at Trump rally successfully trolls newspaper with NSFW name
Sometimes things gets through the cracks. The Baltimore Sun is looking into a story in which reporter Ian Duncan included a quote from what was most likely a trolling teen. SEE ALSO: Maisie Williams goes undercover, brilliantly pranks 'Game of Thrones' fans In a story about yet another protest at a Donald Trump rally — this time in Maryland — … [Link]
Mashable » Canada sets plans for legalizing marijuana in 2017
At the United Nations General Assembly Special Assembly on drugs in New York on April 20, Canadian Minister of Health Jane Philpott reiterated the government’s pledge to legalize marijuana, and offered a timeline for the plan as she addressed world delegates SEE ALSO: White House invites marijuana advocates for “Bud Summit” "We will introduce legislation in spring 2017 that ensures … [Link]
WIRED » We’ll Never Understand Prince, and That’s Why We Love Him
The most enthralling—and often most frustrating—aspect of being a fan of Prince was this: No matter what, you were never going to figure him out. The post We'll Never Understand Prince, and That's Why We Love Him appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Parachuting Humvees Crashed In Germany
Military Caught on video Parachuting humvees crashed. There's video. [Link]
Mashable » Acer's huge, 10-pound gaming laptop is VR-ready
Powerful VR headsets like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive require equally beefy gaming PCs with powerful graphics processors to run them. But now you can have at those VR headsets on the go thanks to Acer's gigantic Predator 17x gaming laptop. Looking like it was chiseled from pure angst, the 17-inch Predator 17x screams "hardcore gamer." Like old Alienwares, … [Link]
Popular Science » Researchers Accidentally Make Batteries Last 400 Times Longer
Technology Gels and nanowires Researchers Accidentally Make Batteries Last 400 Times Longer… [Link]
Slashdot » VC, Entrepreneur Says Basic Income Would Work Even If 90% People 'Smoked Pot' and Didn't Work
An anonymous reader cites a story on TI: The chief complaint people lodge at universal basic income — a form of income distribution that gives people money to cover basic needs regardless of whether they work or not — is that it'll make them lazy. Sam Altman doesn't buy it. In a recent episode of the Freakonomics podcast, entitled "Is … [Link]
Mashable » A look back at Prince's incredibly sexy guitars
Prince, who passed away Thursday at 57, was one of the most unique musicians of our generation, if not only for his taste in guitars. SEE ALSO: Prince was a music legend, a cultural icon and so much more Most commonly seen with a Fender Telecaster, Prince was also known for his custom-styled axe, the Cloud Guitar, of which he … [Link]
Mashable » Why the Internet is going crazy over these $1,000 shirts
This DHL shirt is this season's hautest item, and it's selling off the shelves for a whopping $330. Add that to the $1,000 remake of this Snoop Dogg tee from 1993 that's also going wild on the Interwebs. No, this isn't a cruel joke. It's the current state of fashion. SEE ALSO: Taylor Swift low-key brought a Vogue reporter to … [Link]
Mashable » Prince's high school yearbook pics show he slayed from day 1
Teens, this is how you DGAF. Prince, who died Thursday morning at his home, is being remembered as a legendary musician, fashion icon and cultural cornerstone. But one of his rarely-mentioned talents was his ability to take a stunning picture that truly conveyed his all-around, cool guy nature. SEE ALSO: 10 Prince tweets that prove he was the ultimate original If … [Link]
Mashable » One of many: Chyna's just the latest pro wrestling star to die way too young
Chyna, a pro wrestling icon in the 1990s, died Wednesday at the age of 45. But she's far from alone — recent years show a troubling trend of big names from wrestling's glory days passing away far too young. Two Aprils ago it was The Ultimate Warrior, born James Brian Hellwig, who died at 54. Then in August, Rowdy Roddy Piper, … [Link]
Mashable » iPhone users hit with Apple ID expiration scam
Watch out, iPhone users. A text-message phishing scam, disguised as a note sent by Apple Support, aims to lure unsuspecting iPhone owners to share their usernames and passwords. The scam, which appears as a shady text message, is reportedly informing users that their Apple ID has expired and they’ll need to visit a fake website to receive a new one. … [Link]
WIRED » Think You Know Everything About Viral Pet Videos? Think Again
Sure, you've probably watched a video of Grumpy Cat or Lil Bub, but do you know which is more popular online? Find out here. The post Think You Know Everything About Viral Pet Videos? Think Again appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Prince had a legendary love/hate relationship with technology
Prince was not a luddite. As the world mourns the purple Prince of Funk, who was found dead in his home on Thursday, some may be moved to recall his sometimes-rocky relationship with the Internet — and surmise that he never really got it, or much of technology at all They would be wrong. SEE ALSO: Prince was a music … [Link]
Mashable » Prince's fans mourn the death of a pop culture icon
It's challenging to know what to do when a cultural icon you love dies — and sometimes the best place to find solace is Twitter. After learning of Prince's death early this afternoon, fans expressed their grief and confusion all over the web. SEE ALSO: Prince's funky, colorful life: A celebration in pictures Near the Paisley Park Estate, where Prince … [Link]
WIRED » I Am Alex St. John’s Daughter, and He Is Wrong About Women in Tech
I beg my father, for the love of his daughters, to start using his influence to promote positive experiences for minorities in tech. The post I Am Alex St. John's Daughter, and He Is Wrong About Women in Tech appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » China Plans To Reach Mars by 2020 and Eventually Build a Moon Base
Rebecca Harrington, writing for Tech Insider: China has plans to orbit the moon, land people on it, and eventually settle a moon colony. But that's just part of the nation's vision for space exploration: China intends to get a spacecraft to Mars by 2020. "Our long-term goal is to explore, land, and settle [on the moon]," Wu Weiren, chief designer … [Link]
Mashable » 9 quotes that prove Prince's infinite wisdom will stay with us forever
Prince has died, which doesn't seem possible to the fans who saw him as an otherworldly being. He may have only lived on Earth for 57 years, but his philosophy seemed to stretch thousands of years into the future. We'll have the rest of time to unravel his musings on music, self-image, being cool, Justin Bieber and everything in between. … [Link]
Mashable » Celebrate peak Prince weirdness with a look back at 'Batdance'
"Weird" was never a pejorative where Prince was concerned. Living and creating outside the norm is what defined the man and his work. Just look at "Batdance." The music video tied to Tim Burton's 1989 Batman movie — the first one to star Michael Keaton as the Caped Crusader — revels in the unusual. It's a psychedelic celebration of Batman and … [Link]
Mashable » Prince's style invented the sex symbol
Forget sex symbol, Prince was sex. Though the singer reportedly died Thursday morning in Minnesota, at the age of 57, his legacy — especially with style — will be remembered. 
Image: ASSOCIATED PRESSIt oozed from his every pores: His post-sex tousled waves, the pubic hair he wouldn't hide while wearing ass-less chaps, perfectly personified the lyrics of his music, sung … [Link]
Mashable » Prince was a music legend, a cultural icon and so much more
Prince, a man who not only changed music forever but also challenged the world's standards of sexuality, beauty, and masculinity, has died. A life of constant evolution, marked by loud and quiet subversion and sexually ambiguous glamour, came to an end early Thursday morning when the singer died at his Paisley Park compound in Minnesota, the Carver County Sheriff's Office … [Link]
Mashable » Uber launches new facial recognition feature in China
There’s an uncomfortable amount of fraud in the ride-hailing app industry. Drivers have been caught doing everything from spoofing their locations to faking rides to cash in on subsidies. Apps like Uber, China’s Didi Kuaidi, and India’s Ola have rolled out a suite of security features to crack down on fraud and get a handle on who the hell is … [Link]
Mashable » Power and grace: 9 stunning avian photos
The Audubon Society has released the winners of its 2016 photo competition, recognizing the best in bird photography. These nine finalists below were chosen from more than 7,000 entries showcasing birds of all feathers in their natural habitat; from majestic bald eagles to tiny piping plovers. The Audubon Society, one of the world oldest conservation organizations in the world, is also … [Link]
Mashable » Volvo wants to sell 1 million electrified vehicles by 2025
The new generation of Volvos are techie and stunning to look at. Turns out, though, they'll also be eco-friendly. SEE ALSO: Volvo is the first carmaker to replace keys with an app Volvo announced on Thursday morning that it has set the ambitious goal of selling 1 million electrified vehicles by 2025. "Electrified vehicles" is the industry umbrella term for … [Link]
Mashable » Prince fans say goodbye with purple flowers at music legend's studio
Less than an hour after news broke that legendary music icon Prince was found dead at his private studio compound in Minnesota on Thursday, crowds of fans began gathering at the site of his death — which was also where he created some of his greatest music — to pay tribute. SEE ALSO: 12 live Prince performances you can watch … [Link]
Mashable » Revisit epic Prince stories from Questlove, Charlie Murphy and more
Prince is gone, but the epic stories about his life will live on. Over the years, numerous celebrities have shared their own stories of meeting the Purple One — and each retelling is better than the next. SEE ALSO: 12 live Prince performances you can watch online Here are some of the best stories, including the time Prince beat Charlie … [Link]
Mashable » 10 Prince tweets that prove he was the ultimate original
The iconic artist and musician Prince was pronounced dead today, at the age of 57. After beginning his career in the 1970s, Prince went on to win seven Grammy awards, release 39 solo studio albums and star in films like Purple Rain and Graffiti Bridge. With so much artistic talent, it's no surprise that Prince was also fantastic at Twitter. … [Link]
Mashable » Prince performs a sensual show in 1980 New York City
Image: Waring Abbott/Getty ImagesPrince Rogers Nelson was born on June 7, 1958, and grew up in Minneapolis. His mother was a singer and his father was a songwriter and pianist. By the time Prince was seven he had already written his first piano tune — he called it “Funk Machine.”In 1976, Prince recorded a demo tape, which eventually won him a … [Link]
Mashable » 5 magical Prince performances in movies and TV
Never forget: Prince wasn't just a musician. He was a multi-talented superstar. Prince, a.k.a. The Kid, a.k.a. The Artist, was a writer, a singer, a dancer and an actor who dazzled audiences on the big and small screens. SEE ALSO: Prince's funky, colorful life: A celebration in pictures While music was his main love, he occasionally stepped up to play … [Link]
Mashable » A look back at Prince's spectacular 2007 Super Bowl performance
Prince's 2007 Super Bowl halftime show is widely regarded as one of the best ever. Looking back, it's easy to see why. From the stage to the marching band to the unexpected downpour, Prince's performance was characteristically thrilling, surprising and individual — just like the artist himself. SEE ALSO: Watch Prince's powerful 'Baltimore' music video: 'We're tired of crying' Here … [Link]
Slashdot » Slashdot Asks: Is the Golden Era of Video-Game Console Sales Over?
Microsoft announced on Wednesday that it has stopped producing Xbox 360, a gaming console it launched in 2005. According to estimations, the company sold more than 85 million Xbox 360 units worldwide. Quartz has an insightful story today, in which it compares the shipment numbers of Xbox One and the PlayStation 4, the current generation consoles, to conclude that the … [Link]
Mashable » 13 live Prince performances you can watch online
The world was shocked to learn that the artistic and musical genius Prince passed away at Paisely Park Studio in Minnesota on Thursday at age 57. The prolific singer was praised from fans and musicians alike throughout his career for his skill, originality and powerful influence over music. But as the times changed and the industry struggled to find its relationship … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Sleeping away from home? Half your brain is still awake
People often struggle to sleep their first night in an unfamiliar room, which might be because the left brain remains vigilant for threats [Link]
New Scientist – News » The foundations of schizophrenia may be laid down in the womb
People who develop schizophrenia may have been born with structural changes to the brain, caused by lower levels of an important signalling molecule [Link]
Mashable » Did you know Prince actually invented this crazy custom keytar?
Prince, who died suddenly on Thursday, was an unparalleled musical artist, known for his uncanny ability to play many different instruments like an expert. But his talents didn't end at performing — he actually went so far as to design gear. SEE ALSO: Prince's funky, colorful life: A celebration in pictures Prince is listed as the sole inventor on a … [Link]
Mashable » Dogs give their biting reactions to 'Game of Thrones'
Every dog is a critic. The HBO series Game of Thrones has delighted viewers with its epic twists and turns for five seasons. From fans around the streaming world to professional critics, nearly everyone has weighed in on the fantastical writing and character development of the show. Now, it's the dogs' turn. Rufffff, dogs. But hey, everyone's entitled to their own … [Link]
Mashable » Prince's funky, colorful life: A celebration in pictures
Earlier today, beloved musician Prince died at the age of 57 See also: Prince dies at 57 Prince began his iconic musical career in Minneapolis in the late 1970s. Throughout his career, he released 39 solo studio albums. We've put together a gallery of some of his most memorable moments: Read more… More about Entertainment, Prince, Celebrity, Death, and Music
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Dropping an Android Wear API and OAuth 1.0
Google is making some changes to Android Wear and Google under the hood, and developers need to take heed. The company has deprecated an API for Android Wear and plans to fully retire OAuth 1.0 in the near future.
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Popular Science » Hubble Catches A Star Blowing A Bubble
Space A beautiful new image of the aptly named Bubble Nebula The Hubble Space Telescope turns 26 years old this Sunday, April 24. [Link]
WIRED » How Lucasfilm’s Master Foley Artist Perfected the Sounds in Your Favorite Movies
John Roesch, the head Foley artist at Lucasfilm, takes us through a day in the life of a man with golden ears. The post How Lucasfilm's Master Foley Artist Perfected the Sounds in Your Favorite Movies appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Edward Snowden: The Internet Is Broken
The activist talks to Popular Science about digital naïveté An exclusive interview with Edward Snowden. [Link]
WIRED » Building Your Own Personal Weather Station Is a Breeze
Linked together, the 180,000 personal weather stations in the US provide the most accurate weather forecasts on the Internet. Join the party. The post Building Your Own Personal Weather Station Is a Breeze appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Campaign combats hate against refugees one ad at a time
Search racism. Find truth. That is what one organization is hoping to do for German internet users with a new targeted ad campaign that delivers refugees' stories to those searching anti-refugee terms. Anyone who enters a designated set of xenophobic search terms on Google or YouTube in Germany is met by videos featuring nine refugees speaking about the prejudices against … [Link]
Slashdot » In a First, Judge Throws Out Evidence Obtained from FBI Malware
An anonymous reader cites an article on Motherboard: For the first time, a judge has thrown out evidence obtained via a piece of FBI malware. The move comes from a cased affected by the FBI's seizure of a dark web child pornography site in February 2015, and the subsequent deployment of a network investigative technique (NIT) — the agency's term … [Link]
Popular Science » Your Brain Stays Half Awake When You Sleep In A New Place
Health Sleep with one brain hemisphere open When we spend the night in a new environment, our brains are actually in survival mode—only turning half off—with one hemisphere remaining more “awake” than the other. [Link]
Mashable » Twitter reacts to Prince's death with shock and heartbreak
Following the earth-shaking deaths of celebrity icons like David Bowie, Alan Rickman and Garry Shandling, 2016 delivered another blow — this time taking the life of legendary musician Prince on April 21. Within minutes of his death's confirmation, reactions began to flood Twitter as his fans, celebrity and otherwise, described their heartbreak and loss. SEE ALSO: Report: Prince has died … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The buzz of your skull can be used to tell exactly who you are
A biometric system that identifies individuals by the way sound passes through the bone of their skulls could be built into smart glasses [Link]
Mashable » Drone thought to hit plane over London might have been 'plastic bag'
When a drone allegedly collided with a British Airways plane landing at London's Heathrow Airport on Sunday, it was thought to be the first time such a thing had happened. But it turns out there's little evidence that whatever the plane hit was actually a drone. SEE ALSO: Dildo-drone will fly out of your crotch and into your heart According … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' renewed for Season 7
Ahead of its season premiere, HBO has officially renewed Game of Thrones for Season 7. Not that you should be surprised — it's one of the biggest shows on TV. But, anyway — yay! SEE ALSO: This UK gambling site offers interesting odds for 'Game of Thrones' Season 6 Thursday also brought good news for Silicon Valley and Veep, for … [Link]
Mashable » 'I want my MTV': Sling TV gets Comedy Central and more after Viacom deal
"I want my MTV." That was the now-famous marketing gimmick that an upstart network once used to get audiences to pressure their cable companies into carrying MTV, the new youth-oriented music channel. It worked. MTV became a cultural phenomenon that is now available in more than 93 million homes. And pretty soon, it's going to be in a lot more. … [Link]
Popular Science » This Futuristic Ion Engine Could Carry Our Luggage To Mars
Space But its first stop will likely be an asteroid When the first astronauts get to Mars sometime, they're going to need more supplies than can fit in a backpack and rolling luggage. Their habitat, food, rovers, and… [Link]
Slashdot » Choosing to Skip the Upgrade and Care for the Gadget You've Got
The New York Times has run a piece on its "Tech Fix" section, in which it argues, citing a user's experience, why skipping an upgrade might not be a bad idea, and how you could hold on to your existing device for a little longer. The story revolves around Vincent Lai, who dug up a Palm Treo, a smartphone that … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West: 'I've never watched porn with the sound on'
Silent film is not a dead art. That's crystal clear after Kanye West's latest revelation: “I’ve never watched porn with the sound on.” West made the announcement on the series finale of Kocktails With Khloe, in which he discussed his porn preferences with his sister-in-law Khloe, Kim, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend. SEE ALSO: Kanye West admits he got a phone … [Link]
Mashable » This UK gambling site offers interesting odds for 'Game of Thrones' Season 6
Warning: this post contains plenty of Game of Thrones spoilers. LONDON — Feeling confident that Jon Snow is going to come back from the dead, are you? Well, now you can put your money where your mouth is. SEE ALSO: There may be just 13 episodes of 'Game of Thrones' left after Season 6 UK gambling site Betsafe has a … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch DARPA's VTOL Drone Perform Its First Vertical Take-Off
Aviation A very loose definition of "flight" DARPA demos a VTOL drone in the works. [Link]
Mashable » Fame has changed 'Inside Amy Schumer,' but the show can still sing
Fame ruins lives. Maybe more importantly, it ruins TV shows. Jersey Shore is a perfect case study. The reality series' first season was delightful, a fascinating ethnography about lovable idiots living their lovably idiotic lives in blissful ignorance of how ridiculous they were. The show was an instant watercooler hit, transforming its cast of meatheads and guidettes into superstars overnight. Which … [Link]
Mashable » Zac Efron will go on foodie adventures for MTV doc
Zac Efron is going to take all of us on his foodie adventures. MTV has announced that the actor will host and executive produce a documentary special for the network that will "explore the ever-expanding role of food and the culinary arts in Millennial culture," according to a release. SEE ALSO: MTV is bringing back 'Unplugged' Network president Sean … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Translator App For Android Can Now Translate Text In a Photo
An anonymous reader writes: Microsoft has updated its Translator app for Android to add the ability to recognize the text inside a photo. The photo, Microsoft explains, can be something that you have clicked on your phone as well as an image stored on your phone or cloud. "With this new feature in the Translator app for Android, you can … [Link]
Mashable » M.I.A. clarifies comments on Beyonce and Black Lives Matter… or tries to, anyway
M.I.A. saw backlash from both Black Lives Matter activists and the Beyhive this week after comments she made about Beyoncé's Black Panther-inspired Super Bowl performance. In an interview with London's Evening Standard magazine, the singer — who is no stranger to Super Bowl controversy — was asked what she thought of Beyoncé's performance this year. She admitted she hasn't seen … [Link]
Mashable » Acer's cheap Android phone has a huge battery that can last for days
I forgive you if you didn't even know Acer makes smartphones. But it does! The Taiwanese company mostly known for its cheap Windows PCs announced a new budget Android smartphone called the Liquid Zest Plus. SEE ALSO: Acer unveils its own Surface Pro clone and new Windows 10 laptops The Liquid Zest Plus will cost under $250. It has a … [Link]
Mashable » Here's the cover to the third and final 'Young Elites' book, 'The Midnight Star'
Sometimes the line between good and evil isn't as clear as you think. That's certainly true of Young Elites, the New York Times bestselling YA fantasy series by Marie Lu. SEE ALSO: YA authors will take on Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and Catwoman Young Elites stars Adelina, a young girl living in the land of Kenettra after a blood fever hits. While … [Link]
Mashable » Baby alpaca who just got its first haircut understands your bad hair day
Eventually, a trip to the salon will end in tears — this alpaca gets that. Redditor ImJonathan shared a picture of the adorable baby alpaca who had just gotten its first wool shear. It looks a little displeased with its tuffy-looking "lion cut." SEE ALSO: Alpacas are popping up in random places across Australia 
Image: REDDIT, IMJONATHANIt may look a … [Link]
Mashable » Scottish woman finds gold by mixing Drake with bagpipes
Everyone loves Drake — including Vine star Stewart Reynolds' mum. And she's showing her devotion with hilarious, unusual Vine covers of his music, featuring a lot of bagpipes and her impeccable Scottish accent and. Betty Reynolds, a.k.a. the Scottish Duke, is now the new breakout Vine star of her family. It's pretty obvious why. Just like Drake, Betty is making headlines … [Link]
Mashable » Boy promposes to girl with a fake pair Yeezy Boosts in the name of love
The glorious prom season is approaching, and teens are racking their brains to come up with the most epic and unique promposals in the world. Obviously, your prospective date deserves the absolute best, which is why one boy decided to offer the apple of his eye a pair of Kanye West's Adidas Yeezy Boost 350s. This would have been a super smooth move, … [Link]
Mashable » Daredevil tests hoverboard skills on the edge of a Dubai skyscraper
Rooftopping, or accessing the roofs of skyscrapers for the thrill (and Instagram photos), is dangerous enough, but when you add a hoverboard into the mix, it adds a whole new level of danger. Russian daredevil Oleg Sherstyachenko, aka Oleg Cricket, recently tested his hoverboard skills on the edge of a the MBK Tower in Dubai. According to the Instagram post, … [Link]
Slashdot » Google's Ray Kurzweil Wants To Live Forever, and He Thinks It Includes Nanobots
Reader Esther Schindler writes: Whatever else he is (author, computer scientist, inventor, futurist, Google employee), Ray Kurzweil is undeniably fascinating, with intriguing predictions about the future — some of which might be accurate. In an interview, he discusses life extension and technology, as well as how he thinks they'll be connected. "When people talk about the future of technology, especially … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Half a degree extra warming would lead to catastrophic impacts
At the Paris climate summit world leaders agreed to limit global warming to 1.5 or 2°C – now a study shows that half degree may mean a world of difference [Link]
New Scientist – News » Hubble telescope catches stunning picture of the Bubble Nebula
NASA’s largest space observatory has taken a striking picture of a giant cosmic bubble to celebrate being in orbit for 26 years [Link]
Mashable » MTV is bringing back 'Unplugged'
MTV is getting back into the music television business — in a big way. The network announced Thursday at its Upfront presentation that it's bringing back Unplugged, a concert series that highlights musicians' skills with stripped-down performances. "We're on a mission to reignite MTV with everything that makes it one of the world’s most iconic brands — its soul of music, its … [Link]
Mashable » Giant snake takes a break on kitchen counter after big meal
After a big meal, sometimes you just need a nap — unless you're a nine foot snake. The giant carpet python was found snoozing on a homeowner's kitchen counter after a huge meal in Australia, so naturally Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers Ross McGibbon and Richie Gilbert were called in to take the reptile to a more hospitable place outside. McGibbon and … [Link]
WIRED » Rejoice! Matt Damon Is Back in Action in the New Jason Bourne Trailer
Does it have cool explosions? Yep! Motorcycle chases at night? Indeed! A hacking conspiracy that "could be worse than Snowden"? Totally! Check it out here. The post Rejoice! Matt Damon Is Back in Action in the New Jason Bourne Trailer appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Acer unveils its own Surface Pro clone and new Windows 10 laptops
Every tech company seems to be releasing its own version of Microsoft's Surface Pro. Acer is the latest company to flatter the house that Bill Gates built. At its annual global press conference, the computer maker announced the Switch Alpha 12, its take on the tablet-convertible concept epitomized by the Surface Pro 4. SEE ALSO: Acer's premium Chromebook 14 boasts … [Link]
WIRED » The Totally Unnecessary Elegance of Rolls-Royce’s Silent Roof
The drop top on the new Dawn is the epitome of Rolls-Royce: a robustly engineered system that feels as though it’s not even there. The post The Totally Unnecessary Elegance of Rolls-Royce's Silent Roof appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Why Do We Care About Periods In Space?
Health Scientists should be worried about bigger issues facing space colonization A new study surveys information for birth control options during extended space flight, but there are more pressing research needs before astronauts can colonize the… [Link]
Mashable » Coral bleaching has devastated 93% of the Great Barrier Reef
We knew coral bleaching was a serious issue in the Great Barrier Reef, but the scope of just how widespread it was has been unclear — until now. Extensive aerial surveys and dives have revealed that 93 percent of the world’s largest reef has been devastated by coral bleaching. The culprit has been record-warm water driven by El Niño and … [Link]
Slashdot » Global Warming Has Made the Weather Better For Most In US — For Now
An anonymous reader shares an article on LA Times: Since Americans first heard the term global warming in the 1970s, the weather has actually improved for most people living in the U.S.. But it won't always be that way, according to a new study. Research shows Americans typically — and perhaps unsurprisingly — like warmer winters and dislike hot, humid … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Hidden motors: cycling’s mechanical doping problem hits new low
Cycling, a sport infamous for abuse of performance-enhancing drugs, must get to grips with the mechanical doping of bikes, says Lily Hay Newman [Link]
Mashable » EMT finishes mowing elderly man's lawn after coming to his rescue, NBD
True heroes are great multi-taskers: they stop bad guys, save good ones and mow people's lawns. This Saturday, an 87-year-old Sacramento man passed out from exertion while mowing his front lawn. Paramedics were then called to assist the man, who initially refused to go to the hospital. But instead of leaving him there, EMTs simply packed away their gurney, and … [Link]
Mashable » See the trailer for Maria Bamford's Netflix show, from the mind behind 'Arrested Development'
"Sometimes you have to lost your mind to find yourself." So says the trailer for Netflix's upcoming Lady Dynamite, a new series from creators Mitch Hurwitz (Arrested Development) and Pam Brady (South Park) starring comedian Maria Bamford. SEE ALSO: Fan edits all 'Game of Thrones' Season 6 promo footage into one mega trailer The semi-autobiographical and periodically surreal series draws … [Link]
Mashable » What's the best Shakespeare play ever written? 'This Be Madness' reaches its Final 4
"A bracket win! A bracket win! My kingdom for a bracket win!" We're down to the final 4 for This Be Madness, our bracket search for Shakespeare's greatest play. 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 … [Link]
Popular Science » Airbus Wants Your Delivery Drone Designs
Aviation The contest is underway! Delivery drone concept gallery. [Link]
Slashdot » Child Porn Is Being Hidden on Legal Commercial Websites
People who visit porn websites or search for adult pornography on the Web are facing the risk of being arrested for accessing child abuse images. The Internet Watch Foundation is warning that vicious minds are increasingly hiding criminal content on legal commercial websites, according to a report on The Guardian. The IWF found 743 websites in 2015, compared with 353 … [Link]
Mashable » Scientists create tiny birthday message to the Queen using corgi hair and a microscope
LONDON — Everyone else might as well give up and go home. No matter how excited you are about the Queen's birthday and no matter how creative your tweet or Facebook post or giant garden sculpture might have been, it's got nothing on the fine work done by these scientists at the University of Nottingham. SEE ALSO: People are losing … [Link]
Mashable » Follow the Olympic flame's trip around the world on Twitter
The Olympic flame kicked off a 15-week trip around the globe on Thursday, after it was lit in the birthplace of the games in Ancient Olympia Greece. A relay of torchbearers will pass the flame across Greece for the next six days. It will then be handed over to Brazilian officials in Athens on April 27. Spectators around the world … [Link]
WIRED » Cape Watch: Don’t Worry, Age of Ultron Even Frustrated Joss
In this week's superhero movie news roundup, Joss Whedon comes out of hiding to talk about the Avengers and J.K. Simmons does his Gotham homework. The post Cape Watch: Don't Worry, Age of Ultron Even Frustrated Joss appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Bad Lip Reading hilariously takes on Bernie and Hillary
It is an honor to be even be considered for president of the United States. But getting your very own Bad Lip Reading is easily a step above. The YouTube channel, famous for overdubbing nonsensical yet convincing dialogue onto people's lips, took on the democratic presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders in their latest clip. As always, it's hilarious, … [Link]
Mashable » AOL cofounder on Mark Zuckerberg, the merger from hell and tech's future
Nearly a decade ago, AOL cofounder Steve Case was at a conference when a promising young entrepreneur "sheepishly" approached him to share how Case had unintentionally helped turn him into a coder. As Case recalled in a recent interview, the man approached him and said: "I just want you to know that I learned to program when I was 13-years-old by … [Link]
Mashable » There's little help for survivors of Central African Republic sexual abuse
The peacekeepers motioned to the teenage girl weaving through the sprawling camp in the baking afternoon sun selling bananas from a plate atop her head. Soon their real intentions were clear: They yanked her inside their tent and began unbuttoning their pants. Just 16 years old, she cried and pleaded with them to let her go, telling them she was … [Link]
Mashable » Time names Priyanka Chopra, Gina Rodriguez, Taraji P. Henson among 100 most influential people
"What's the the thing that's not in the world that should be in the world?" asks Lin-Manuel Miranda. It's the same question the editors of Time ask themselves when curating their annual list of the world's 100 Most Influential People, which reflects individuals' growth and reach in art, science, politics and more. “When I look at the list overall, I’m humbled … [Link]
Mashable » 21 signs it's spring in New York
It's spring! The birds are chirping, the leaves are blooming and flowers are quietly emerging from the ground. Unless, of course, you live in America's brightest shining dump-hole — New York City. SEE ALSO: Inside the squalid tenements of 1890s New York City After five violent months of subzero temperatures, urine-drenched snow and frozen rat rot, New Yorkers count down … [Link]
Slashdot » Opera Adds Free VPN-Client With Unlimited Usage To Its Desktop Browser
On Thursday, Opera announced that it is adding a free built-in virtual private network (VPN) client to its desktop browser. The feature, which isn't available on other popular Web browsers, will allow users to hide their IP address, unblock firewalls and access region-locked content. It will also help users protect their personal information on public Wi-Fi networks as it offers … [Link]
Mashable » We should all thank Devo for inspiring 'Space Pants' on 'Saturday Night Live'
Few sketches from Saturday Night Live this year have been more weirdly wonderful than one from the episode hosted by Peter Dinklage, which featured the Game of Thrones star rocking a Sia-esque wig and a pair of intergalactic trousers. Though officially called "Mafia Meeting," the sketch, which also featured a cameo from musical guest Gwen Stefani, is best know by two … [Link]
Mashable » Teacher trolls student with worst letter of recommendation ever
As the school year comes to an end, it's important for teachers to get in their last laugh. So, when Redditor _yakmo, whose real name is Jack, asked his teacher for a letter of recommendation, she decided to write a very bland note. SEE ALSO: 'Coy' 7-year-old tips off teacher that his spelling test was leaked online "Jack [redacted] is an … [Link]
Mashable » A fan's GoPro took a wild ride at Coachella
People dish out hundred of dollars for VIP treatment at Coachella every year, but sometimes you just need to be in the right place at the right time. Samuel Garza was standing front and center during Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zero's set, filming with his GoPro when the lead singer Alex Ebert noticed and motioned for the camera. After giving … [Link]
Mashable » The royal fandom are ridiculously excited the Queen has aged another year
LONDON — Queen Elizabeth turned 90 years old Thursday, and there were plenty of people ready to help her celebrate. Despite her birthday officially being recognised in June, events were held across the country to mark her actual birthday. Crowds turned up at Windsor to see her as she walked through the town outside Windsor Castle. SEE ALSO: The Queen's … [Link]
Mashable » Don't be sorry about the Justin Bieber activity book keeping you company
Like many stressed adults before him, Justin Bieber has taken up coloring. And for fans looking to follow suit, Sugoi Books — purveyors of the Drake coloring book — have the perfect offering: Seeing Is Beliebing: The Justin Bieber Activity Book. SEE ALSO: I want to Beliebe: The jagged redemption of Justin Bieber The 32-page book features mazes, coloring pages … [Link]
Popular Science » How Hudson Mohawke Cuts Tracks On Airplanes
Gadgets The gear of a mobile musician These tools from his on-the-go arsenal won’t put you on Kanye’s riser, but they will make it sound like you worked in a real studio. [Link]
Mashable » A new app traces the history of India's information technology miracle
India’s strides in information technology over the last two decades make for one of the country's most famous success stories. A new app traces the evolution of its IT industry, from the installation of the country's first modern computer in 1950 to the present. See also: The Big Ben theory: Tech giant Infosys to build the world's tallest clock tower Itihaasa … [Link]
Slashdot » Lian-Li's Adjustable Motorized Standing Desk Is Also a High-End PC Chassis
MojoKid quotes a report from HotHardware: It looks as though Lian-Li took the term desktop computer a bit too literally with its new DK-04 system, which is literally a desk that doubles as an enclosure for your PC components. The DK-04 has a clean, industrial design and even has an electrically actuated height adjustment system that than can raise the … [Link]
Mashable » Detachable penis added to statue to foil thieves
Poor Hercules: everyone just wants a piece of his dick. The town of Archacon, France, is proud of their 10-foot statue of Hercules, located in picturesque Parc Mauresque. But ever since its construction, the statue had been routinely vandalized. The thieves were only interested in one part of Hercules' body — his, um, bountiful endowment — so local officials decided … [Link]
Mashable » Ultra-HD footage shows off the pyramids and Burj Khalifa from space
Three new ultra high-definition videos taken by a camera attached to the outside of the International Space Station show the eerie beauty of cities from above. Urthecast’s Iris camera mounted to the outside of the Space Station took the newly released videos of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt and Cape Town, South Africa in 2015 SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Take a seat at London's first naked restaurant
Apparently some food just tastes better when you eat it butt naked. London pop-up restaurant The Bunyadi is hoping to capitalize on that creepy feeling when it opens up this summer for three months. Restaurant-goers will enter a "clothing-optional" space "free from phones, electric lights" where you can "revisit the beginning where everything was fresh, free and unadulterated from the … [Link]
Mashable » Dove's new campaign says all types of hair are 'beautiful'
What is the definition of beautiful hair? That's what Dove's latest campaign, #LoveYourHair, is digging into. The initiative, which launched Thursday morning, aims to showcase women of different shapes, sizes and colors, and to urge them to wear their hair how they want, whenever they want to. SEE ALSO: Server with pink hair stiffed on tip for not being 'normal-looking' … [Link]
Slashdot » Changes Are Coming To the EU's Cookie Directive, But It's Not Going Away
An anonymous reader writes: The European Commission is listening to suggestions regarding EU laws on privacy and electronic communications (e-Privacy), among which is also the EU Cookie Directive that has made the lives of EU Internet users a living hell. The EU Commission has started an open consultation on this topic and is inviting users and businesses to provide their … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Childcare and housework are what give women more heart problems
Women are more likely to die after a heart attack than men because of traditional gender roles rather than because of biological differences between the sexes [Link]
Mashable » 'Jason Bourne' is back to blow everything up once again
Look, don't mess with Jason Bourne. Just don't do it. Matt Damon's secret government murder man is back for Jason Bourne, coming on July 29. He's re-teamed with director Paul Greengrass, whose Bourne Supremacy and Bourne Ultimatum continue to stand as high points in the series. SEE ALSO: Here's your first look at Matt Damon's return as Jason Bourne This new trailer doesn't … [Link]
WIRED » Psyched About the Harriet Tubman $20? Prepare to Wait
Like anything else in government—electing a new president, or getting legislation through Congress—redesigning currency is a long, slow, process. The post Psyched About the Harriet Tubman $20? Prepare to Wait appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Civil War’s Winter Soldier Couldn’t Survive This Giant Jump
In this clip from Captain America Civil War, the Winter Soldier jumps down from a great height. What kind of acceleration would he have on landing? The post Civil War's Winter Soldier Couldn't Survive This Giant Jump appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » See How Your Town’s Transit Stacks Up to Hundreds of Other Cities
An unprecedentedly large and national transit data set takes the temperature of your local transit agencies. The post See How Your Town's Transit Stacks Up to Hundreds of Other Cities appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Architecture Gets a Little Sweeter When It’s Made of Gum
Sam Kaplan builds sculptures out of the stuff that gets stuck to the bottom of your shoe. The post Architecture Gets a Little Sweeter When It's Made of Gum appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » I Saw the Future of Netflix in a Japanese Reality Show
Netflix is going global, but that's not just about exporting US entertainment abroad. It also means the rest of the world's content comes here. The post I Saw the Future of Netflix in a Japanese Reality Show appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Of Course Congress Is Clueless About Tech—It Killed Its Tutor
Congress has a STEM problem. It needs independent science and technology advisers, like it used to have. The post Of Course Congress Is Clueless About Tech—It Killed Its Tutor appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Man finds old photo album, sparks huge hunt to track down owner
LONDON — The discovery of an old photo album beneath the seat of an armchair has sparked a mass hunt on Facebook. SEE ALSO: Early 1900s photo album captures the evolution of one loving family After finding the album inside the chair — which he'd purchased from a market in Brockley, London — Oli Lansley took to social media to … [Link]
Mashable » Digital companies are invading broadcast TV's biggest conference
LAS VEGAS — During Vimeo's first year at the National Association of Broadcasters Show, the online video platform was greeted by confusion. "Back in the day, I remember people being like 'wait so, online video?'" Andrea Allen, Vimeo's Director of Production, told Mashable. "We were this anomaly." Fast forward six years and Vimeo has a huge presence on the exhibitor floor with … [Link]
Mashable » Merry pedestrian doesn't realize he almost got mauled by a dump truck
There are some days in life when seemingly nothing can bother you — including a speeding dump truck, two inches from your face. Take a look at this cheery pedestrian who seems to have no idea that he's sitting at death's door. As he crosses the street, an out-of-control dump truck nearly drives straight into him. Imagine, for a second, … [Link]
Mashable » Nuclear legacy: Photos show the lingering radiation at Chernobyl and Fukushima
In the aftermath of the Chernobyl and Fukushima nuclear disasters, millions were displaced, and once bustling communities became husks of their past selves. While the emptiness of these places is plain to see, radiation, the reason why so many choose not to return to areas declared safe by authorities, is invisible.In areas of Russia and Japan that have been decontaminated by the government, … [Link]
WIRED » Can You Tell These Real Crispr Projects From the Fake Ones?
Here are some Crispr projects under way in labs and a few, well, less-than-real ones. The post Can You Tell These Real Crispr Projects From the Fake Ones? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » How to stress less in the workplace
Mashable’s latest #BizChats Twitter chat discussed how to reduce stress in — and outside of — the office. See also: 15 creative ways people relieve stress online @MashBusiness covered an array of topics ranging from the physical signs, symptoms and health risks of stress, to emotional intelligence and how it can play an effective role in managing stress at work. Several … [Link]
Mashable » 13 questions we want answered in Beyonce's 'Lemonade'
There isn't much we know about Beyonce's Lemonade, the hour-long thing premiering on HBO Saturday night. The full trailer for Lemonade — part real-life footage, part music video, part horror film — doesn't clarify muchSome are calling it a "lengthy concept video," others a "docu-style special" in the same vein as her 2013 HBO documentary Life Is But a Dream. No matter … [Link]
Mashable » Soccer player Tim Cahill reimagined in epic Photoshop battle
Australian football/soccer player Tim Cahill is famously known for two things: Incredible headers and superb goals. Although, did you also know he makes a mean game show contestant and appears in Street Fighter? SEE ALSO: Bryan Cranston with a mullet got a totally rad photoshop battle These fictional scenarios have come to life thanks to the rather creative lot over … [Link]
Mashable » Tell your Facebook friends how you're celebrating the Queen's birthday
LONDON — Now you can tell everyone on your Facebook exactly how you're celebrating Her Majesty's 90th birthday. You are celebrating, right? SEE ALSO: Feast your eyes on the Queen's kaleidoscopic wardrobe In honour of Queen Elizabeth's birthday on Thursday, Facebook has added some more options to its status field in the UK. 
Image: facebookIn your Update Status field, click … [Link]
Mashable » 11 tips for creating (or changing) a logo that can grow with your company
If your new logo design causes even a fraction of the confusion that Uber's recent rollout did, you might want to take a step back and consider alternative options. Even better, weigh all future possibilities before you start designing. Rushing such a critical element of your branding is rarely the right move SEE ALSO: 15 essential skills all digital marketing hires … [Link]
Mashable » Young Star Wars fan saves coins to buy his dream lightsaber, gets it as a gift from Amazon
A young Indian Star Wars fan's dream came true when Amazon gifted him a lightsaber after it got his hand-written letter, requesting the company to accept the payment for his order in the form of the coins he had been saving over the last few months. See also: The force is strong with this soulful Indian cover of the Star Wars … [Link]
Mashable » Smuggled North Korea photos give rare look at life outside the capital
Most pictures available outside North Korea are of Pyongyang. That's because tourism is restricted to the capital, and border control staff check — and delete— "unauthorised" photos from devices leaving the country. But in a twist of luck, Beijing-based Getty photographer Xiaolu Chu's train going from Moscow to Pyongyang stalled for a while in the remote village of Tumangang, in the … [Link]
Mashable » #TBT: Easy-Bake Oven food was kind of gross but we ate it anyway
For this week's #ThrowbackTech, Mashable takes you all the way back to the 1970s "mod" Easy-Bake Oven. Though the recipes were v simple, they were also v gross, but did we care? Nope. We ate all of the treats.Check back each Thursday as we explore another piece of #ThrowbackTech for a whole new take on #TBT! Read more…More about Tech, Gadgets, … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook opens Philippines office
Facebook has opened its first office in the Philippines. Facebook's vice president for Asia-Pacific, Dan Neary, announced the news on his Facebook page — naturally — on Wednesday. SEE ALSO: What should we expect from Facebook in the next 10 years? Like some of the other offices Facebook has set up in the region, the new Manila outfit will help … [Link]
Mashable » These Damien Hirst artworks 'leaked' formaldehyde gas
LONDON — Works of art by acclaimed British artist Damien Hirst, involving dead animals preserved in tanks, leaked potentially-dangerous formaldehyde gas during an exhibition in London. Levels of the carcinogenic gas were detected in the air during the 2012 show at the Tate Modern gallery by researchers testing a new sensor, according to a study in the Analytical Methods journal. 
Damien … [Link]
Mashable » The Queen's birthday cake is a lot more normal than you'd expect
UPDATE: April 21, 2016, 2:56 p.m. BST Queen cuts the Royal birthday cake with Nadiya Hussain LONDON — As the Queen celebrates her 90th birthday; one rather famous baker has been busy. SEE ALSO: Photos of the Queen (and her corgis) released for her birthday Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain was tasked with baking the Queen's birthday cake, … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 21 April 2016
Bribing Miners to Regulate Bitcoin — interesting! A somewhat conspiracy-theoretical take on an MIT proposal to layer identity onto Bitcoin. Features repurposed DRM tech, no less. Tesla Model X Quality Issues (Consumer Reports) — hardware is hard. Data Proofer — … [Link]
Mashable » 'Coy' 7-year-old tips off teacher that his spelling test was leaked online
LONDON — British seven-year-olds probably thought they had it made when they sat a spelling test that turned out to be the practice test the government had published online. The Department for Education's blunder was exposed when a student kept telling teachers, "I know this one, and this one," whilst taking the test. SEE ALSO: London students are refusing to … [Link]
Slashdot » World's Largest Commercial Aircraft Engine Fired Up For The First Time
schwit1 quotes a report from Gizmag: With a front fan spreading a full 11 ft (3.35 m), the GE9X is a world record holder and generates thrust in the order of 100,000 lb. To accommodate the aeronautical behemoth, the Peebles facility was recently upgraded with a larger air intake, extra fuel tanks to feed the giant engine, and high temperature … [Link]
Mashable » Maisie Williams goes undercover, brilliantly pranks 'Game of Thrones' fans
Introducing Maisie Williams' alter ego, Lorraine. Lorraine is not famous, and she definitely hasn't watched — let alone starred in — Game of Thrones. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' star Maisie Williams has a very Arya Stark approach to feminism At least that's what Maisie Williams tells customers of this small American hobby shop, who come in to browse the … [Link]
Mashable » Falcon wing doors on some Tesla Model X cars won't open or close
As the number of people who've received their Tesla Model X increases, so do the various bugs and glitches their new owners are noticing. Among the more serious, are problems with the car's falcon-wing doors, which in some cases either won't open, or won't close. In a report Wednesday, The Wall Street Journal highlighted the example of a Tesla Model X … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter has a colourful Easter egg to celebrate the Queen's birthday
LONDON — To pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on her 90th birthday, Twitter has broken out some balloons. SEE ALSO: People are losing their minds over Mia Tindall in this photo of the Queen Damn colourful ones, at that. All you need to do to see them is head over the the official @BritishMonarchy account and wait for the … [Link]
Mashable » Feast your eyes on the Queen's kaleidoscopic wardrobe
From the moment she was crowned queen in 1953, Queen Elizabeth II has been rocking colourful outfits that have given her a signature style. Always elegant, monochrome and bright, she never disappoints her royal fashion fans with her trademark dress coats, gloves and pearls. Over the years, the Queen has dressed in just about every colour of the rainbow. To celebrate her … [Link]
Mashable » People are losing their minds over Mia Tindall in this photo of the Queen
LONDON — If there's one thing we learned from the new photos of the Queen released on Thursday for her 90th birthday, it's that Prince George has some serious competition. SEE ALSO: 21 tweets the Queen absolutely, definitely, 100% did not send His rival? Two-year-old Mia Tindall, great-granddaughter to the Queen, daughter of Zara Phillips (the Queen's granddaughter) and former … [Link]
WIRED » Review: Beoplay A1
The Danish company Bang & Olufsen has released a new Bluetooth speaker, the Beoplay A1, which comes pre-accessorized with a quaint little leather strap. The post Review: Beoplay A1 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Confused iguana can't tell the difference between a real and fake orange
When you're hungry, you'll just go in for the kill, no? SEE ALSO: This cat wants us to know that it's the boss of the house The same goes for Igu-chan, Twitter user @merc_kaede17's pet iguana, who's apparently a big fan of juicy citrus fruits. So much so that when its owner laid out an empty plate with an orange … [Link]
Mashable » Indian PM Narendra Modi meets his wax likeness by Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds museums in four international cities will now display wax statues of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On the occasion, Modi met his wax likeness in Delhi, before the figures are unveiled at museums in London, Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangkok See also: Everyone can soon take a selfie with Narendra Modi thanks to Madame Tussauds “What can I say? … [Link]
Mashable » A simple Chrome trick to help you get your hands on the hottest festival tickets
There's little that matches the anxiety of trying to buy tickets to a hotly anticipated show or festival, as you sit desperately hoping the Internet gods will let you muscle out other fans by mere seconds. Refresh. Refresh. Refresh. Take the fervour around Australian festival Splendour In The Grass this year, a 27,500 people capacity event featuring big names such … [Link]
Mashable » Opera now has free and unlimited VPN built into its browser
Opera has just put a free VPN feature in its browser, and users get unlimited data usage. The VPN function will be available within its desktop browser with a simple flick of a toggle switch — making it one of the first mainstream browser makers to offer this. SEE ALSO: Browser maker Opera receives $1.2 billion offer from Chinese companies After … [Link]
Mashable » There are so many brilliant details in the Queen's birthday photos
LONDON — New pictures of Queen Elizabeth II with her great-grandchildren, grandchildren, daughter Anne, and beloved corgis and dorgis have been released to mark her 90th birthday In a series of images, the monarch holds her great-grandchild Princess Charlotte in her arms while surrounded by Prince George, Zara Philips' daughter Mia Tindall (holding the Queen's handbag), and Peter Philips' daughters … [Link]
Mashable » Shanghai postbox gets cute makeover in honour of K-pop star
A postbox situated along tourist hotspot Shanghai's Bund in China has shot to fame, thanks to Chinese pop star and ex-member of K-pop boyband EXO, Lu Han. SEE ALSO: China will immortalise Korean actor Park Hae Jin by putting his face on stamps On April 8, Lu cheekily posted a picture of himself touching said postbox on his Weibo account, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Scientists exempted but anti-lobbying clause still did damage
A last-minute U-turn exempted scientists from the UK’s anti-lobbying rule but damage has been done and the future still looks difficult [Link]
Slashdot » Magic Leap Adds Virtual Reality Head-Tracking and Possibly Hand-Tracking
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Networkworld: Magic Leap has made progress. A year ago, the MR apparatus wasn't really wearable. This may have been due to the sheer size of the prototype hardware, or the software that adjusts the illusion for head movement and changes in perspective may not have been completed. The complexity of the mathematics of … [Link]
Mashable » Chris Gayle says he named his baby girl 'Blush' in troll of the century
Chris Gayle has halted the Internet Down Under yet again. The West Indian cricket star announced on Instagram Thursday he has named his newborn daughter Blush. To anyone that follows Australian sporting controversies, Gayle is surely having a laugh. The name is a clear reference to a hugely controversial interview he had with Australian sports journalist Mel McLaughlin in January. The … [Link]
Mashable » Former WWE standout, reality star Chyna dead at 45
Chyna, real name Joan Laurer, a former WWE wrestler whose impressive record and vibrant personality earned her accolades and a second career in reality TV, has died. She was 45. News of the wrestler's death was confirmed late Wednesday by postings across her official social media accounts. "It is with deep sadness to inform you today that we lost a … [Link]
Mashable » Will the Makeup Eraser end your search for the ultimate cleanser?
I think many women will agree with me when I say that makeup removal is a chore. However, it's the one skincare step that's not to be left out if you want to ensure you don't look 20 years older than you really are. I've religiously subscribed to the double cleanse method where I first remove my makeup with an … [Link]
Mashable » These cromulent 'The Simpsons' merchandise will embiggen your inner fan
The Simpsons is the greatest show on television. If you agree with this statement, then it looks like we're going to be friends. We'd also like to show you the many incredible pieces of unofficial Simpsons merchandise available on the Internet. SEE ALSO: Watch 500 episodes of 'The Simpsons' in 360 VR video, because why not While a lot of the … [Link]
Mashable » What to watch on Amazon Prime in May
It's only been a few days since Amazon shook things up by announcing the launch of standalone streaming service Prime Video. The service will offer the same selection of video and television available on Amazon Prime, but for a lower price that doesn't include free shipping on Prime items available on the rest of Amazon. Here's what's coming to Amazon … [Link]
Mashable » Uber mocks Australian state's stiff fines, takes away the Ubers
Imagine a world without Uber? Okay, now come back to 2016. Unless you are in Queensland, Australia. The Australian state of Queensland is trying really hard to stamp out ridesharing by introducing a bunch of new regulations Thursday. Uber responded to the move by releasing a ride option on its app, which shows a lonely, Uber-less world. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Slashdot » The 'Impossible' EM Drive Being Tested By NASA May Finally Be Explained
MarkWhittington writes: The EmDrive, the so-called "impossible" space drive that uses no propellant, has roiled the aerospace world for the past several years ever since it was proposed by British aerospace engineer Robert Shawyer. In essence, the claim advanced by Shawyer and others is that if you bounced microwaves in a truncated cone, thrust would be produced out the open … [Link]
Mashable » Australia says it can hack enemies as it invests $230 million in cyber security
The Australian government is watching and has the means to launch a cyber attack. On Thursday, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull introduced a massive A$230 million cash injection to arm the country for cyber security issues and deal with online threats it is facing, including cyber war and internal whistleblowers. SEE ALSO: Music industry seeks to have KickassTorrents blocked in Australia Within the new … [Link]
Mashable » 'Empire' recap: Yup, everything is a lie and Lucious has some serious explaining to do
What's dead may never actually die on Empire. Despite endless scenes and a grave site, it's been revealed that Lucious' mother has been alive all along. All. Along. The very last moment of the episode sees Thirsty step into a nursing home to drop off money for Lucious' mother, who's rocking back and forth in a chair and humming "Mona … [Link]
Mashable » Australia is getting its first LGBTQ 'Pride Centre'
Melbourne wants to be the pride capital of Australia. The city will soon become home to Australia's first Pride Centre, which will be a hub for LGBTQ art and history, as well as hosting advisory, health and support services. The centre is part of the Victorian state government's equality agenda, with A$15 million set aside for the project in its … [Link]
Mashable » Rape victims face honor code investigations at Brigham Young University
PROVO, Utah — Madeline MacDonald says she was an 18-year-old freshman at Brigham Young University when she was sexually assaulted by a man she met on an online dating site. She reported the crime to the school's Title IX office. That same day, she says, BYU's honor code office received a copy of the report, triggering an investigation into whether … [Link]
Mashable » Aston Martin's V8 Vantage GT Roadster is a barbarian in a tuxedo
As soon as I pulled over to snap some pictures of the 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT Roadster, a Porsche 911 Carrera S roared past me on its way to the Snake on the Mulholland Highway outside Los Angeles. I paused, squinted and I watched the man driving the Porsche rush up the twisty mountainside as I debated whether … [Link]
WIRED » VW Will Buy Back Your Cheating, Polluting Diesel
Volkswagen will offer to buy back the nearly 500,000 diesel cars it illegally programmed to cheat on emissions tests, Reuters reports. The post VW Will Buy Back Your Cheating, Polluting Diesel appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Curt Schilling out at ESPN after transphobic Facebook post
Curt Schilling was fired by ESPN on Wednesday, following his latest offensive social media post. ESPN announced the termination of the analyst and former Major League Baseball ace after he posted a Facebook comment about transgender people. SEE ALSO: 10 times ESPN employees acted like total jerks “A man is a man no matter what they call themselves,” Schilling wrote, … [Link]
Slashdot » Prescription Meds Get Trapped In Disturbing Pee-To-Food-To-Pee Loop
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: A study published Tuesday in Environmental Science and Technology is the first to validate the long-held suspicion that pharmaceuticals may get trapped in infinite pee-to-food-to-pee loops, exposing consumers to drug doses with unknown health effects. In a randomized, single-blind pilot study, researchers found that anti-convulsive epilepsy drug carbamazepine, which is released … [Link]
Mashable » Mama dolphin cuddling with newborn will give you all the feels
A 28-year-old dolphin gave birth to her first child on Tuesday — and a Chicago aquarium caught the labor on video The precious moment when Katrl, the newly-named baby dolphin, takes his first breath will give you all the feelz. Maisie Williams goes undercover, brilliantly pranks 'Game of Thrones' fans Google's 360-degree monster short is the future of movies Chris … [Link]
Mashable » Inside Xiaomi's plan to dominate the connected world
“We should launch the air purifier in India," Hugo Barra quips absentmindedly as we sit in the eighth floor suite of the Sheraton hotel in New Delhi, overlooking the Qutub Minar. The 12th century monument is barely visible through Delhi's infamous haze on this Friday afternoon. Delhi has some of the worst air quality in the world, often scoring worse than … [Link]
Slashdot » Comcast To Allow TV Customers To Ditch Set-Top Box
An anonymous reader writes: In response to the FCC's efforts to open up the pay-TV set-top box market, Comcast said today it will allow some of its subscribers to watch TV without leasing a set-top box. Customers with a Roku TV, Roku streaming media player, or 2016 Samsung Smart TV will be able to watch Comcast's TV programming through the … [Link]
Mashable » Theater major takes dramatic, debt-themed graduation photos
It's no surprise that college students often take on great debt after graduation. Maigan Kennedy is a Meredith College senior and theater major who decided to depict herself literally drowning in debt for her graduation photos. SEE ALSO: Here's what happens when you break your foot at graduation Taken by Areon Mobasher, the images serve as a tongue-in-cheek way to address the … [Link]
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