Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Slashdot » Over 1 Million People Use Tor To Check Facebook Anonymously Each Month
An anonymous reader writes: More than one million people have used the Tor anonymizing browser to login to Facebook, according to Facebook. Facebook expanded its support for Tor earlier this year as it rolled-out support for the Android Orbot proxy, providing Android Facebook users easier access to use Tor. In October 2014, Facebook created a dedicated onion address for Tor … [Link]
Mashable » Shell's city-car concept looks like it was designed for Ronald McDonald
Wondering what eco-friendly EV you're going to buy? Don't! Shell has come up with an efficient city-car concept that burns petroleum. SEE ALSO: Volvo wants to sell 1 million electrified vehicles by 2025 This squatty little number is a part of Shell oil's Project M. It was designed using Formula 1 technology and constructed from recycled carbon fiber. It was … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Announces Windows 10 Build 14328 With Windows Ink, New UI
An anonymous reader writes: Windows Ink is one of the many new features rolling out to beta testers as part of Windows 10 Build 14328. The build includes the new Windows Ink Workspace, providing access to new and improved sticky notes, a sketchpad, and a new screen sketch feature. There's also a new digital ruler you can use to create … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: AYLIEN, Classeur, Boxalino, Kanbanize, Shoryuken
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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Mashable » 8-year-old pens thrilling apocalyptic novels about farts
Nothing conjures images of the apocalypse like a strong fart. This 8-year-old author understands that. A pair of fine, fine book covers were posted to Imgur on Friday. The volumes? The Fart that Killed Everyone and its companion, The Fart that Killed Everyone 2. The author? The next Crichton, we assume. Except, allegedly, this author is 8 years old. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Photo challenge: Show us your upside down photos
Our community challenges are finally back and better than ever. We will be hosting a new challenge every Saturday morning, so be on the lookout for our weekend photo themes to put your photography skills to the test. Turn your frowns upside down this week because we’re challenging you to play with perspective and take your photos upside down for … [Link]
WIRED » The Fascinating Origin Story of Prince’s Iconic Symbol
There are two sides to the story about Prince Rogers Nelson, the first of which you’ve surely heard. This is the other side. The post The Fascinating Origin Story of Prince's Iconic Symbol appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Chrysler recalls 1.1 million vehicles to repair confusing shifter design
Ever had trouble getting your Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep into park? It might not be your fault. SEE ALSO: Jeep just put a 707-horsepower 'Hellcat' V8 engine in a Wrangler Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced Friday afternoon that it is voluntarily recalling 1.1 million vehicles worldwid~ the U.S.) to repair a confusing shifter, which has caused 41 injuries to date. The recalled … [Link]
Slashdot » Earth Day: 175 Nations Sign Historic Paris Climate Deal
An anonymous reader quotes a report from USA Today: World leaders from 175 countries signed the historic Paris climate accord Friday, using Earth Day as a backdrop for the ceremonial inking of a long-fought deal that aims to slow the rise of harmful greenhouse gases. The deal sets a target of limiting global warming by 2100 to "well below" 2 … [Link]
Mashable » Mobile ad blocking is real, but new data suggests it might not matter
When Apple first opened the door to ad blockers on iPhones last fall, it came amid lots of hand-wringing over how the move could strike a blow to the free Internet as we know it. Those fears didn't ease much when ad blocking apps instantly rocketed to the top of most-downloaded charts in the App Store — a clear sign of just … [Link]
Mashable » Pied Piper is still the underdog in 'Silicon Valley' Season 3
SAN FRANCISCO — HBO's Silicon Valley is finally back, with Season 3 set to air Sunday night, and it looks like there are some big changes in store for Pied Piper. When we last saw the Pied Piper crew, they had finally escaped from the dark shadow that was Hooli's Nucleus only to see Richard ousted from his role as … [Link]
Mashable » Extended Sandy Hook lawsuit might just be what the plaintiffs need
When a Connecticut judge last week allowed family members of Sandy Hook Elementary shooting victims to continue their lawsuit against a gun manufacturer, experts saw the decision as a means to put off deciding the legal merits of the case. Those experts are undoubtedly right, but several of them also believe extending the case opens the door — just a crack … [Link]
WIRED » The Senate Says Burning Trees Is Carbon Neutral. Oh Really Now?
The Senate just passed an energy bill that says biomass (or wood pellets) is a carbon neutral energy source. A lot of scientists aren't too happy about it. The post The Senate Says Burning Trees Is Carbon Neutral. Oh Really Now? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Should Pay More Tax, Says Co-Founder Wozniak
mrspoonsi quotes a report from BCC: All companies, including Apple, should pay a 50% tax rate, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has told the BBC. He said he doesn't like the idea that Apple does not pay tax at the same rate he does personally. "I don't like the idea that Apple might be unfair — not paying taxes the way … [Link]
Mashable » The curious case of the 30-year-old high school basketball star
Jonathan Nicola stood 6-foot-9, wore size 16 shoes and weighed just over 200 pounds. Those are massive measurements for anyone, let alone a teenager — and they helped make Nicola a star on the Catholic Central High School basketball team Windsor, Ontario. But the whole thing was apparently a big sham. Nicola really is that large, and he really is … [Link]
Mashable » Prince showed 'no obvious signs of trauma,’ officials rule out suicide
While there is still a lot that is unknown about the death of Prince on Thursday, officials confirmed on Friday that the singer's body had "no obvious signs of trauma." Carver County Sheriff Jim Olson added that officials have "no reason to believe that this was a suicide." SEE ALSO: Prince fans come together to sing and celebrate the 'Purple One' According … [Link]
Mashable » Prince George stayed up 15 minutes past his bedtime to meet Barack and Michelle Obama
Extremely busy 2-year-old Prince George of Cambridge squeezed in an important meeting this week — and after his regular bedtime, too. Kensington Palace tweeted photos Friday of George meeting Barack and Michelle Obama, who are visiting Britain to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday. In the photos, George is dressed in pajamas and a highly stylish robe. This should be expected, … [Link]
Slashdot » Uber Will Pay $100 Million To Settle Suits With Drivers Seeking Employee Status
An anonymous reader writes: Two lawsuits posing a threat to Uber's on-demand business model have been settled. Uber has agreed to pay up to $100 million to drivers who sought to be classified as employees of the company. The initial sum paid will be $84 million, which will settle cases in California and Massachusetts to some 385,000 drivers. If the … [Link]
Mashable » Watch 'Hamilton' stars honor Prince with impromptu performance
The cast of Hamilton paid tribute to late music legend Prince with a dance party fit for royalty — just hours after the star's deathFull story: http://on.mash.to/1QsMefD Read more…More about Music, Prince, Us World, Us, and Tribute
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Mashable » The new rose gold MacBook: Fun color, but not a powerful primary laptop (just yet)
Is the newest MacBook worth the upgrade? After spending a few days with the rose gold hotness, Mashable's Senior Tech Correspondent Christina Warren gives you the big takeawaysChristina's full review: http://on.mash.to/1qGOwml Read more…More about Review, Macbook Pro, Tech, Apps Software, and Dev Design [Link]
Slashdot » Spy Chief Pressed For Number Of Americans Ensnared In Data Espionage
Dustin Volz, reporting for Reuters: U.S. lawmakers are pressing the nation's top intelligence official to estimate the number of Americans ensnared in email surveillance and other such spying on foreign targets, saying the information was needed to gauge possible reforms to the controversial programs. Eight Democrats and six Republicans made the request to Director of National Intelligence James Clapper in … [Link]
Mashable » John Waters turns 70: see him with his original drag muse, Divine
Image: Waring Abbott/Getty ImagesJohn Samuel Waters was born on April 22, 1946 to a comfortable Roman Catholic family, and grew up in the Lutherville suburb of BaltimoreFrom an early age, he was drawn to impropriety, staging comically violent puppet shows and taking in adult drive-in films through binocularsAfter receiving an 8mm movie camera as a 16th birthday gift from his grandmother, … [Link]
Popular Science » 10 Environmental Losses To Start Fixing This Earth Day
Environment Sometimes the news is bad Better get cracking. [Link]
Mashable » It's more than a game: 'Jumanji' is getting remade with The Rock
The remake epidemic in Hollywood continues, and for Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, it's become familiar. Johnson will star in upcoming remakes of Baywatch and Rampage, and posted via Instagram on Friday that he will tackle a new film classic: Jumanji. SEE ALSO: The Rock reveals what we already knew: He's a total Hufflepuff "To produce, create and deliver original properties … [Link]
Mashable » How astronauts are celebrating Earth Day on and off the planet
Astronauts who have gazed at Earth from above have a unique perspective on our home planet. On Friday, astronauts on the planet and in orbit around it have been sharing their favorite photos of Earth from space on Twitter, revealing the planet's fragile atmosphere and beauty from 220 miles up. SEE ALSO: Earth Day finally means something: Nations sign climate … [Link]
Mashable » AMC will play 'Purple Rain' at 87 U.S. theaters this weekend
They only want to one time see you laughing. With Prince fans still in mourning, the largest U.S. theater chain is putting Purple Rain on 87 screens across the U.S. starting this Saturday (April 23) and running through Thursday (April 28). SEE ALSO: Prince fans come together to sing and celebrate the 'Purple One' Though Prince was already becoming a major … [Link]
Mashable » Earth Day 2016 is cloudy with a 100% chance of Neil deGrasse Tyson tweetstorming
Neil deGrasse Tyson is known for being a wise astrophysicist, cosmologist, author… and very opinionated Twitter user. Naturally, the man had many thoughts and feelings about Earth Day, so he strapped on his Kanye West Twitter fingers and began schooling us all. SEE ALSO: Miranda Cosgrove's love for Neil deGrasse Tyson runs deep in 'Crowded' sneak peek Tyson offered ample warning by … [Link]
Slashdot » San Francisco Adopts Law Requiring Solar Panels On All New Buildings
San Francisco will soon become one of the first major cities in the U.S. to require solar power on new buildings. The rule, which received approval from San Francisco's Board of Supervisors this week, is set to go into effect in January 2017. According to the legislation, all new buildings with 10 stories or fewer — both residential and commercial … [Link]
Popular Science » Suitsat Might Be The Creepiest Satellite Ever
From Our Blogs: Vintage Space Why a worn out space suit got an orbital burial Expired spacesuit plus batteries and antenna equals one creepy looking satellite. [Link]
Mashable » Anger and violence: 40th anniversary of 'Taxi Driver' brings out a slew of stars, memories
NEW YORK CITY — Forty years later, Robert De Niro knows what you want to say to him. "Every day for 40 f*ckin' years, at least one of you has to come up to me and said, 'You talking to me?'" the actor told a crowd at the 40th anniversary screening of Taxi Driver at the Tribeca Film Festival. He introduced the special … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Purple pain: Why grief runs so deep when a pop icon dies young
It is natural to be upset when a music star like Prince dies young, because of the combination of a premature death and loss of talent, says Dianna Kenny [Link]
New Scientist – News » Earth’s core is two-and-a-half years younger than its crust
We have long known that gravity makes the Earth's centre age more slowly than its surface – but the effect is much more pronounced than once thought [Link]
Mashable » Tesla is giving current owners a one-month free trial of Autopilot
Are you a current Model S or Model X owner and wish you could try out Autopilot before you shell out for it? Well, there's good news. Tesla will now give you can a free one-month trial of the semi-autonomous system. SEE ALSO: Volvo wants to sell 1 million electrified vehicles by 2025 Now, of course, there's a bit of a catch to … [Link]
Mashable » 'No more talk, no more excuses': Leonardo DiCaprio wants leaders to really act on climate
Academy Award-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio gave a powerful speech to world leaders assembled at the United Nations on Friday on why the Paris Agreement needs to be followed up with even bolder action. Full story: http://on.mash.to/1VqAySM Read more…More about Us World, Watercooler, Climate, Standalone Video Template, and Leonard Dicaprio
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Mashable » Rihanna pays tribute to Prince on a purple stage
Anyone familiar with Rihanna's sassy side-eye and eccentric style or her song "Kiss It Better" knows the singer is heavily influenced by Prince. So when she took the stage on Thursday night as the world was still processing the news of Prince's death, she paid tribute with a stirring performance of "Diamonds" — on a purple stage, of course. "Today … [Link]
Popular Science » A Sun Spot, A Moon Tentacle, And Other Amazing Images Of The Week
Science Plus, the Prince Nebula 10 of our favorite images from this week in science and tech news. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Judge gene-edited crops by what they do, not how they are made
Europe’s regulators should focus on food safety, not on whether they meet a ridiculous definition of a genetically modified organism, says Michael Le Page [Link]
Slashdot » MongoDB Config Error Exposed 93M Mexican Voter Records
An anonymous reader cites an article on CSOOnline: A 132 GB database, containing the personal information on 93.4 million Mexican voters has finally been taken offline. The database sat exposed to the public for at least eight days after its discovery by researcher Chris Vickery, but originally went public in September 2015. Vickery, who works as a security researcher at … [Link]
Mashable » Two small children give their mom a highly innovative makeover
Smearing is the new contouring. This Scottish mom's kids, Noah and Ben, were enthralled by the makeup tutorials she watched — so they decided to grab half a bottle of highlighter and make one of their own. Mom is the model/test subject, of course. Did you know your lip line is only a suggestion? 14-year-old girl performs truly impressive cover … [Link]
Popular Science » Stanford Builds A Wind Tunnel For Birds And Drones
Animals Learning from how birds handle turbulence A new, high-tech wind tunnel at Stanford could lead to better drone design in the future… [Link]
Mashable » Stoned people make the local news infinitely more entertaining
Dude, are we live right now? Despite its best attempts to remain serious, sometimes the local news can get a bit giggly. Now we're not sure if these people are or aren't under the influence of a substance, but they're certainly on another level. Lego commemorates Shakespeare's death with obscenely cool stop-motion animation 14-year-old girl performs truly impressive cover of … [Link]
WIRED » Neil deGrasse Tyson Is a Black Hole, Sucking the Fun Out of the Universe
You are trapped in the world of the popular TV astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, where everything is hollow, meaningless, and mercilessly dull. The post Neil deGrasse Tyson Is a Black Hole, Sucking the Fun Out of the Universe appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Apple's 2016 MacBook is a beautiful compromise
We finally have a pink MacBook.A little over a year ago, Apple released the wholly redesigned MacBook. It had a great screen and was impossibly thin and featherlight. And it came in gold.Now in 2016, the new MacBook is getting its first spec bump. And its first new color: Rose gold. That’s right, we finally have a pink MacBook.On the outside, … [Link]
Mashable » This coloring book pairs nicely with weed
On Wednesday, 4/20, my girlfriend came over after dinner and we smoked a joint together on the couch. Right after that, we went to bed without even bothering to strip the comforter. Then we did it. Which is to say, we colored. After all, a book called The Stoner's Coloring Book: Coloring for High-Minded Adults lands on your desk at such a … [Link]
WIRED » The 10 Essential Prince Albums, From Purple Rain to Parade
I was working part-time at the five and dime, and my boss asked me to make this list of the Purple One's best records. The post The 10 Essential Prince Albums, From Purple Rain to Parade appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Simpsons Gives Its Couch Gag the Disney Treatment
A longtime Disney animator created the sequence for this Sunday's episode, and it's a whirlwind tour of the studio's classics. The post The Simpsons Gives Its Couch Gag the Disney Treatment appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Artificial Intelligence Fights Wildlife Poaching
Animals The National Science Foundation unleashes A.I. against criminals Artificial intelligence helps rangers monitor wild spaces to stop poachers and illegal logging. [Link]
Mashable » See how 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' looks during an on-stage rehearsal
In less than 50 days, Harry Potter makes his first foray from page and screen to stage, in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the two-part play set to open in London. As the cast begins rehearsing everything from duels to diction, J.K. Rowling visited the theater to see how her magical story lives on. SEE ALSO: Here's your first … [Link]
Mashable » Faraday Future says it's been testing its first EV for almost a year
People have been worried if Faraday Future (FF) would ever build a car. Turns out, it's been testing its first model for "almost a year," according to a company press release. SEE ALSO: Daimler and BMW reportedly walk away from Apple Car development talks So far, the test car has been subjected to some seriously rigorous extreme-weather testing. It's been … [Link]
Slashdot » Why Movie Trailers Now Begin With Five-Second Ads For Themselves
Chris Plante, reporting for The Verge: Jason Bourne takes off his jacket, punches a man unconscious, looks forlornly off camera, and then a title card appears. The ad — five seconds of action — is a teaser for the full Jason Bourne trailer (video), which immediately follows the teaser. In fact, the micro-teaser and trailer are actually part of the … [Link]
Mashable » Stevie Wonder on Prince: 'It's a heartbreak to lose a member of that army of love'
The world lost an artist on Thursday, but musician Stevie Wonder also lost a close friend and musical partner. After the death of singer and musical icon Prince, Wonder spoke to CNN from the heart about his friend's legacy and reflected the sadness permeating music fans around the world. SEE ALSO: Leslie Odom Jr. on Prince coming to see 'Hamilton': … [Link]
Popular Science » Capitol Hill Gyrocopter Pilot Gets Four Months In Prison
Aviation An ultralight sentence Rogue gyrocopter pilot sentenced. [Link]
New Scientist – News » First direct evidence of ancient Mars’s oxygen-rich atmosphere
Suspicions that Mars once had oxygen-rich air are backed by the NASA Curiosity rover's find of manganese oxide in surface rocks [Link]
Mashable » 'Elementary' star Lucy Liu previews heated Joan and Sherlock moment
These days, Lucy Liu is just as comfortable behind the camera as she is in front of it at CBS's Elementary. After several turns in the director's chair — including a gig on USA's Graceland — she stepped in once again to helm Sunday's episode "Turn It Upside Down," an hour she describes as one that focuses "on the emotional undertones of … [Link]
Mashable » How can the Lannisters win 'Game of Thrones'? Break up the (Iron) banks.
Game of Thrones is set to return on Sunday with the Lannister family in serious peril. But it's not just the Sparrows they have to worry about — there's serious economic peril that threatens their family's power. Zach Feinstein has a solution, and it just might get you ready for the new season. Behind the stories of dragons, white walkers, and warfare, there is … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Won't Sell Non-Prime Members Certain Popular Movies and Video Games
An anonymous reader writes: If you're not an Amazon Prime subscriber, you will no longer be able to purchase certain popular game titles and movies, according to a report on game blog Videogamer. One of the benefits of Amazon's Prime program is that it gives members exclusive access to some items. This selection includes a rotating roster of popular video … [Link]
Popular Science » How Bacteria Create Their Own Ice
Science Interactions at the tiniest scale can change the world Researchers have looked at the specific proteins in the cell membrane to understand how it creates ice. [Link]
Mashable » Honda is bringing back the 49-mpg Accord Hybrid this spring
Good news, hybrid fans: One of the industry's best hybrids is back. SEE ALSO: Volvo wants to sell 1 million electrified vehicles by 2025 Honda announced Thursday morning that it will be bringing back the Accord Hybrid for the 2017 model year after having discontinued it for 2016. I guess engineers just needed a year off. Along with new front-end … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Payleven Launches Payments Developer Suite for 3rd Party App and POS Integration
Payleven, international mobile card payments company, has launched a suite of developer products for iOS and Android payment integration: payleven for Developers. The developer suite includes two options for integration: an API and a SDK. Payleven had previously made a name for itself as the only mPOS provider to offer multi-channel payments.
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Popular Science » 15 Years Of Google's Earth Day Doodles
Environment We've come a long way since 2001 Fifteen Years Of Google's Earth Day Doodles… [Link]
Mashable » Patrick Stewart reciting Shakespeare will send shivers down your spine
LONDON — Patrick Stewart's epic, booming voice is surely made for Shakespeare. SEE ALSO: 29 times Patrick Stewart was hands down the most awesome guy on Twitter The British acting legend recited one of his favourite Shakespeare passages on Twitter Friday afternoon, marking the upcoming 400-year anniversary of the famous playwright's death. "There's one that sticks in mind and I've … [Link]
Mashable » Hard-core gamer puts the latest rechargeable battery technology through the ringer
Technology is becoming more user-friendly with each new advancement But until recently, one crucial part of the tech experience was bogging everything down: Battery life The better our devices get, the more they require reliable and long lasting sources of energy. However, no one wants to fuddle around with tangled wires anymore, and traditional, disposable batteries are an environmental nightmare Luckily, … [Link]
Slashdot » $10 Router, No Firewall Blamed In $80M Bangladesh Bank Hack
Earlier this a year, a spelling mistake in an online bank transfer prevented nearly $1 billion heist at Bangladesh's central bank and the New York Fed. The hackers, however, still had managed to steal about $80 million. Bangladesh government blamed the New York Fed for not spotting the suspicious transactions earlier. As it turns out, they should also be taking … [Link]
Mashable » How virtual tourism will help enhance real-world travel
With the correct equipment, you can travel to destinations all over the world without ever having to leave your home. Well, virtually, anyway. And these days, the correct equipment is something as simple as a smart phone, tablet or home computer. If you want to get vaguely fancy, you can add a virtual reality headset to the mix. As technological innovations … [Link]
Mashable » Massive fish attempts to take a bite out of a guy's arm
Fortunately, these fish don't have any teeth. Out on a recent fishing trip, pro fisherman Scotty Pierce Jr. captured an ambitious tarpon attempting to score a big meal. SEE ALSO: Massive alligator eats another alligator like it's NBD Pierce's friend Luke puts his arm close to the water, where a large school of tarpon were hanging out. In just a … [Link]
Popular Science » Japan's New Stealth Fighter Just Took Its First Flight
Military Stealth Defense Forces Japan's stealth fighter took its first flight. [Link]
Popular Science » Video: Leonardo DiCaprio Urges United Nations To Take Paris Climate Agreement Seriously
Environment "The world is watching" Leonardo DiCaprio was asked to speak to the UN General Assembly today, reprising his Oscar acceptance speech. [Link]
Mashable » Kid's literal answer to bonus question is too perfect
Sometimes the answer is right there in front of you. In today's episode of Kids being funny or adults lying for fake Internet points, a student decides use his teacher's words to their advantage. SEE ALSO: Kid channels Donald Trump to bullsh*t way through test question "What country owns Greenland?" the question asks. However, there's a hint: "it's not Greenland." … [Link]
Popular Science » British Monarchy Reveals Rebel Secrets
Entertainment New details from the "Star Wars" set Prince Harry gave away the A-Wing… [Link]
Mashable » Earth Day finally means something: Nations sign climate deal, vow to speed up implementation
So much for Earth Day just being about symbolic actions. At the United Nations on Friday, representatives of more than 170 nations came together to sign the Paris Agreement on climate change, setting a record for the most signatories to any international agreement on the first day it was open for signature. SEE ALSO: Leonardo DiCaprio makes a bold Earth … [Link]
Mashable » Virginia governor restores right to vote to 200,000 convicted felons
More than 200,000 convicted felons will be able to cast ballots in the swing state of Virginia in November's election under a sweeping executive order by Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced Friday that restores their rights to vote and run for office. SEE ALSO: Court overturns Virginia school's transgender bathroom rule The Democrat said his actions would help undo Virginia's … [Link]
Mashable » 14-year-old girl performs truly impressive cover of 'Time After Time'
Postmodern Jukebox's recent #PMJsearch contest resulted in finding some incredible talent. Caroline Baran, a 14-year-old from Chicago, made her PMJ debut with an emotional and powerful performance of Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time." Her strong vocals are beautifully accompanied by the PMJ band and Lara Somogyi's peaceful harp playing. Woman has a meltdown while playing terrifying VR game Durian ambassador Jessica Chastain … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Accidentally Make Batteries That Could Last A Lifetime
Reader Socguy writes: A typical Lithium-ion battery breaks down badly between 5000-7000 cycles. Researchers at the University of California may have discovered a simple way to build a Lithium battery that can withstand 100,000+ cycles. This was a serendipitous discovery as the researcher was playing around with the battery and coated it in a thin gel layer. The researchers believe … [Link]
Popular Science » How Small Animals Pack A Powerful Punch
Animals It's all about kinetic energy Researchers study the mechanics behind how small animals are able to puncture their prey. [Link]
Popular Science » If Silicon Valley Superstars Were 'Game Of Thrones' Characters
Entertainment Valley morgulis A gallery comparing Silicon Valley to the characters in Game of Thrones. [Link]
Mashable » This Lego bust of Shakespeare's head was made using more than 3,000 bricks
LONDON — To mark the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death, Lego has broken out the big guns. SEE ALSO: What's the best Shakespeare play ever written? 'This Be Madness' reaches its Final 4 Over the course of nine days, it built a bust of the legendary playwright's head using a whopping 3250 Lego bricks. 
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Mashable » What's the best Shakespeare play ever written? Here's the championship round of 'This Be Madness'
We're at the final championship round of our This Be Madness Shakespeare 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: MashReads Podcast: Shakespeare's 'The … [Link]
Mashable » Teen writes scathing letter to newspaper for its perspective on parental gender roles
Even the most famous newspapers could use a little help from our wise teens. Fourteen-year-old Anna Schleiter Nielson, from Oxford, England, noticed an article from the Financial Times that reflected an outdated perspective on gender roles in parenting. SEE ALSO: British mums are sharing their hilarious and brutally honest parenting tales The article, which focused on Johnson and Johnson's upcoming … [Link]
Mashable » Hackers steal $81 million from a bank that had no firewall
Sometimes the best way to learn is from your mistakes, or at least someone else’s mistakes. The central bank of Bangladesh just gave all of us future bank owners a very important lesson — don’t skimp on network security. SEE ALSO: Hackers demand $3.4 million in Hollywood hospital data attack Hackers managed to steal about $81 million from Bangladesh Bank … [Link]
Mashable » Hungry snow leopard demonstrates excellent Parkour skills
We all get a little weird when we're hungry. For example, this snow leopard does Parkour. Adam Mitchell posted footage to Facebook on Monday of Ada the snow leopard, who is so excited about mealtime that she performs a series of excellent leaps across the walls. SEE ALSO: This snow leopard is a champ at playing 'patty cake' This is … [Link]
Mashable » Woman has a meltdown while playing terrifying VR game
Virtual reality is a little too real for some people. Immersing yourself in another world sounds fun enough — unless that world is filed with monsters trying to nosh on your brains. A woman named Renate was brave enough to at least attempt to play The Brookhaven Experiment, a first-person shooter horror game. And although Renate does a pretty good job … [Link]
WIRED » Nike Hints That Its Flyknit Tech Will Be About More Than Shoes
Flyknit is more than a cornerstone of Nike; it’s now a brand in its own right. The post Nike Hints That Its Flyknit Tech Will Be About More Than Shoes appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Drone Believed To Have Hit British Airways Flight 'May Have Been a Plastic Bag'
Reader schwit1 writes: The drone that reportedly hit a British Airways jet earlier this week may have actually been a plastic bag, a minister has said. Transport minister Robert Goodwill admitted authorities had not yet confirmed whether what struck the Airbus A320 was a remote-controlled device. The collision on Sunday night is believed to have been at around 1,700 ft … [Link]
Popular Science » This Earth Day, Cut Down On Your Food Waste
Environment Waste not, want not—and don't destroy the planet On this Earth Day, the Environmental Protection Agency is training its attention heavily to wasted food, in part to promote its initiative which aims to cut food waste… [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber's 'Cry Me a River' cover is worth sobbing over
When young Justin Bieber was plucked from obscurity in Canada years ago, there was an unspoken promise that he deliver heartbreaking covers of the man who paved the way for all pop heartthrobs named Justin: Justin Timberlake. Biebs has covered "Cry Me a River" before, but this is his finest version of the song because he's finally emo enough to … [Link]
Popular Science » The Paris Climate Agreement Will Be Signed By More Than 150 Countries Today
Environment What is it, anyway? Today at United Nations Headquarters in New York, representatives of countries from around the world gather to sign the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. [Link]
Mashable » 11 creative ways to use a water bottle instead of recycling it
Water bottles are probably one of the easiest and most versatile products to upcycle, or give a new purpose to. SEE ALSO: This volunteer is upcycling refugee boats and life jackets into backpacks There are thousands of crafts and interesting ways for you to use either plastic or glass bottles, so this Earth Day, try giving your bottle a useful … [Link]
Popular Science » Is Virtual Reality The Future Of Music Videos?
Entertainment An immersive dance party is hard to deny An immersive dance party is hard to deny… [Link]
Mashable » Prince started a memoir only a month before his death. What happens now?
Prince was an extremely busy man up until his untimely death on Thursday. The legendary singer was still performing and touring mere days before he passed. However, he was also working on a very special project — a memoir. So what will happen now? He announced the memoir news during a concert in March. The working title is The Beautiful Ones. … [Link]
Mashable » Leonardo DiCaprio makes a bold Earth Day plea for climate action
Academy Award-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio called on world leaders assembled at the United Nations on Friday to go beyond their commitments under the Paris Agreement on climate change, and push for "bold, unprecedented action." Representatives from more than 170 countries met on Earth Day to sign the Paris Agreement, setting a record for the most signatories to any international agreement … [Link]
Mashable » A new app is trying to get India to read more by being the Netflix of books
India has the second-largest and one of the fastest-growing smartphone markets in the world. Yet, few of its 220 million smartphone users are avid book readers. A startup called Juggernaut is trying to get India to read more with its new e-books app See also: 11 tips and tricks to make yourself read more Juggernaut is launching its app with 100 … [Link]
Slashdot » Core Windows Utility Can Be Used To Bypass Whitelisting
Reader msm1267 writes: A core Windows command-line utility, Regsvr32, used to register DLLs to the Windows Registry can be abused to run remote code from the Internet, bypassing whitelisting protections such as Microsoft's AppLocker. A researcher who requested anonymity found and recently privately disclosed the issue to Microsoft. It's unknown whether Microsoft will patch this issue with a security bulletin, … [Link]
Mashable » Lego commemorates Shakespeare's death with obscenely cool stop-motion animation
It's the bard's 400th birthday on Saturday, and what a better way to celebrate than with Lego? To honor his legacy, the company recreated scenes from Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer's Nights Dream. Sure, there a few historic anomalies — did Shakespeare really have an iPhone? — but it's all in good, plastic fun. It's some of civilization's greatest … [Link]
Mashable » Leslie Odom Jr. on Prince coming to see 'Hamilton': 'It meant the world to us'
In the aftermath of Prince's death, the artist's influence is undeniable – not only in his music and fans, but to his peers in the musical community. On The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Leslie Odom, Jr. of Broadway's Hamilton recalled Prince's eminent presence at Hamilton in March. SEE ALSO: Twitter reacts to Prince's death with shock and heartbreak "It's humbling," said … [Link]
WIRED » Review: DJI Phantom 4
This drone is easy to fly and hard to crash. The post Review: DJI Phantom 4 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Will We Ever Hear the Hundreds of Songs Prince Left Behind?
Inside the mysterious vault at Paisley Park is a world of Prince material we can only hope to one day see. The post Will We Ever Hear the Hundreds of Songs Prince Left Behind? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Prince fans come together to sing and celebrate the 'Purple One'
Prince fans honored the superstar on Thursday by belting out his hits. They banded together in Brooklyn, Minneapolis and other cities around the country. The informal gatherings quickly grew in size as word spread through social media. Read more…More about Music, Prince, Spike Lee, Brooklyn, and Entertainment
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Mashable » 3 ways chat platforms can modernize business culture
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. Last year, more than 1.4 billion people used mobile messaging apps, according to eMarketer — a number that's expected to rise to 2 billion by 2018 While the study found adoption is higher among mobile and … [Link]
Mashable » Kid is incredibly impressed with the vacuum cleaner
Most parents can't get their kid to go anywhere near the vacuum cleaner. Well, at least when they figure out that the contraption is used for chores. But this toddler clearly hasn't figured that part out yet. 14-year-old girl performs truly impressive cover of 'Time After Time' Woman has a meltdown while playing terrifying VR game Durian ambassador Jessica Chastain … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft, Google Agree To Stop Complaining To Regulators About Each Other
An anonymous reader shares an article on Recode: Microsoft and Google say they have recently reached an agreement under which they will drop pending regulatory complaints against one another across the globe. The two have also agreed that they will try to work among themselves to settle any future issues before running to regulators. "Microsoft has agreed to withdraw its … [Link]
Mashable » Siri meets Apple’s recycling robot in new video — what could go wrong? Oh.
Siri, meet Liam. But be careful not to rub the disassembly iPhone robot the wrong way. Apple has also put together a cute promotional ad for Earth Day that highlights both Liam and Siri meeting for the first time — something that doesn't go quite as planned. SEE ALSO: Inside Liam, Apple's super-secret, 29-armed robot that tears down your iPhone … [Link]
Popular Science » 10 Environmental Wins To Celebrate This Earth Day
Environment It's not all bad news Turtles And Tigers And Teddy Bears, Oh My! [Link]
Mashable » Regal cat gets the custom royal oil painting she deserves
Cats are regal creatures and deserve only the best. That's why Maccha, a sassy feline with a big Instagram following, has received her own royal painting. The art piece was created by the folks at Depicteur, which turns images into custom oil paintings. SEE ALSO: Website turns your Instagram photos into a coloring book "Maccha is a friend of ours here at … [Link]
Mashable » Biz Please: There’s room to grow in the budding marijuana industry
There's already billions of dollars and millions of customers in the U.S marijuana industry — and plenty of room to grow. On this week's episode of Biz Please, High Times managing editor Jen Bernstein joins to talk about the state of the industry and where it's headed. Then, David Hua joins to talk about his marijuana logistics startup Meadow and what's … [Link]
WIRED » Catch Up With Everyone in Game of Thrones Before Season 6
The fantasy epic returns on Sunday. Until then, refresh your memory with our handy rundown. The post Catch Up With Everyone in Game of Thrones Before Season 6 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Go inside the mighty 'Game of Thrones' treasure room with Bran Stark
Isaac Hempstead-Wright, who plays Bran Stark on Game of Thrones, gives you a tour of the ultimate GoT swag room. Spot something you're dying to have? You're in luck because most of the items featured can be found online at store.hbo.com.Read more: http://on.mash.to/22Thpb6 Read more…More about Got, Entertainment, Tv, Game Of Thrones, and Standalone Video Template
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Slashdot » UK Intel Agencies Have Been Spying on Millions of People 'Of No Security Interest' Since 1990s
The UK's intelligence agencies such as MI5, MI6, and GCHQ have been collecting personal information from citizens who are "unlikely to be of intelligence or security interest" since the 1990s, a thousand pages of documents published on Thursday revealed. The documents were published as a result of a lawsuit filed by Privacy International, a UK-based registered charity that defends and … [Link]
Mashable » Google doodles highlight our planet's 5 biomes to mark Earth Day
Google launched a series of five doodles on Friday, featuring beautiful depictions of the planet's five biomes. Artist Sophie Diao, one of Google's in-house "doodlers" created the series to mark the 46th annual Earth Day. "The vastness of Earth’s diversity makes it an intimidating topic, but in the end I chose to highlight Earth’s five major biomes: the tundra, forest, grasslands, desert, … [Link]
Slashdot » Pro-Clinton Super PAC Caught Spending $1 Million On Social Media Trolls
An anonymous reader quotes a report from US Uncut: A Super PAC headed by a longtime Clinton operative is spending $1 million to hire online trolls to "correct" Bernie Sanders' supporters on social media. Correct The Record (CTR), which is operated by Clinton attack dog and new owner of Blue Nation Review David Brock, launched a new initiative this week … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Huge never-before-seen lake spotted hiding under Antarctic ice
The subglacial lake is second in size only to Lake Vostok, but much nearer to research stations, making it easier to hunt there for new life forms [Link]
WIRED » Tour the Amazing Workspace of an Audio Gear Wizard
Enter the lair of speaker and audio component designer Jonathan Weiss, CEO of Oswalds Mill Audio. The post Tour the Amazing Workspace of an Audio Gear Wizard appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » 8 Stunning Photo Galleries of Our Precious Planet
From ancient trees to lightning striking a volcano, WIRED presents our favorite photos of the natural world. The post 8 Stunning Photo Galleries of Our Precious Planet appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Bran Stark gives us a tour of the ultimate 'Game of Thrones' swag room
Video: Morgan Walker LOS ANGELES, California — About 12 hours after HBO brought flying dragons and three-eyed ravens to the heart of Hollywood Blvd., Isaac Hempstead-Wright is looking excited, energized and very much not like a guy who'd been up until the wee hours of the morning celebrating the return of Game of Thrones at a lavish party. But you'd rally, too, … [Link]
Mashable » Milo Ventimiglia's new go90 series takes on dating in the digital age
To say that dating in the digital age is complicated may be an understatement. That's exactly why Milo Ventimiglia,~ Frey, and fashion and lifestyle digital network StyleHaul decided to partner up to produce a new dramedy all about the highs and lows of modern dating. Relationship Status, which debuted at Tribeca Film Festival on Thursday, follows an interweaving cast of young people in New York and … [Link]
Mashable » UK issues LGBT travel advice for North Carolina and Mississippi
LONDON — The UK Foreign Office has issued new travel advice urging LGBT tourists to be aware of both states' laws when travelling to North Carolina and Mississippi. SEE ALSO: Trans bathroom activists aren't just shouting, they're waging viral war The advice — published on the official government website — warned of the new legislation passed recently in both states, … [Link]
Mashable » Cast of 'Hamilton' pays fitting tribute to Prince with dance party
The cast of Hamilton paid tribute to late music legend Prince with a dance party fit for royalty — just hours after the star's death. Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator and star of the hit Broadway musical, ended Thursday night's performance with an impromptu dedication to Prince. SEE ALSO: Monuments are lighting up purple to honor Prince The musician died Thursday … [Link]
Mashable » Hulu's movies are exploding as the Netflix film library shrinks
LOS ANGELES — Remember when Netflix was for movies and Hulu was for TV shows? If you blinked sometime in the past year or so, you might have missed a significant shift in the streaming wars strategy: Hulu has been deepening its movies catalog while Netflix's overall film library continues to shrink. SEE ALSO: Hulu just bought its first film festival … [Link]
Mashable » Trains in Britain paid a sweet tribute to Prince this morning
LONDON — Following the news of Prince's death on Thursday, tributes of all shapes and sizes have been flocking in for the musician. Celebrities have written messages on Instagram, superfans have written touching tributes on Facebook, and last night monuments across the world turned purple to honour the singer. SEE ALSO: 9 crazy good songs that, naturally, are actually Prince … [Link]
WIRED » 9 WIRED Stories You Should Read This Earth Day
The post 9 WIRED Stories You Should Read This Earth Day appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » YouTubers reveal sides you've never seen in new Morgan Spurlock documentary
A documentary documenting YouTubers documenting their lives. That's the very meta premise behind Vlogumentary, a project that began back in 2013 with an IndieGogo campaign from YouTubers Corey Vidal and Shay Carl (Shaytards) and wrapped up in 2016 with help from award-winning filmmaker Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me). After years of fundraising, interviewing and editing, the documentary finally premiered at Tribeca Film … [Link]
New Scientist – News » How to explore Guatemala’s Mayan ruins from 4500 kilometres away
Virtual tourism is about to take off, giving people the chance to visit the world's most beautiful – and inaccessible – places without leaving home [Link]
Mashable » Tom Hanks remembers staying up late to watch Prince, the 'grand funkmeister'
Tom Hanks discussed the death of beloved musician Prince during his appearance on The Late Show last night. The 59-year-old actor described staying up late to watch Prince on a musical show in his dad and stepmother's house. "I just said, who is this grand funkmeister that's gonna take us to the revolution? …It's not often you watch TV and think, … [Link]
WIRED » President of Gabon: The Paris Agreement Is Just the Start of Africa’s Climate Quest
If left unchecked, a rising climate could drive mass enforced migration and conflict over resources such as water and arable land. The post President of Gabon: The Paris Agreement Is Just the Start of Africa's Climate Quest appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Ingenious Way Iranians Are Using Satellite TV to Beam in Banned Internet
A new system called Toosheh lets Iranians download a daily bundle of censored files to a USB plugged into their satellite TV receiver. The post The Ingenious Way Iranians Are Using Satellite TV to Beam in Banned Internet appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Prince, the Only Influence a Musician Will Ever Need
As a musician, one question strikes dread in my heart above all others: "what are your influences?" There's only one answer anyone will ever need. The post Prince, the Only Influence a Musician Will Ever Need appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Infinite Arcade Makes It Dead Simple to Build Your Own Videogames
Tinybop’s newest app lets you build video game worlds. The post Infinite Arcade Makes It Dead Simple to Build Your Own Videogames appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Top Gear’s Stig Schools Us in Racing With … a Go-Kart
Former Top Gear Stig Ben Collins lays out his wisdom in a new book, and on the go-kart track. The post Top Gear's Stig Schools Us in Racing With … a Go-Kart appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Facebook’s Making Antennas to Force Everyone to Expand the Internet
Facebook's open source wireless gear could pressure other companies to move faster to expand the Internet, which is good for everyone. The post Facebook's Making Antennas to Force Everyone to Expand the Internet appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Why Yes, a Cruise for Metalheads Does Include a Mosh Pit in the Pool
Forget the tropical shirts and suntan oil. These cruisers are into shredding, head banging, and lots of leather. The post Why Yes, a Cruise for Metalheads Does Include a Mosh Pit in the Pool appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Cable Box Is Almost Dead, But Someone Needs to Fix It First
Cable providers are moving to apps, but the box still needs work. The post The Cable Box Is Almost Dead, But Someone Needs to Fix It First appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » The Slow Mo Guys make a beautiful rainbow using powder paints and a drum
In a new video from the Slow Mo Guys, they show you what happens when different colours of powder paints are used on a drum. The colours, which leave a rainbow effect on the drum, are shown in slow motion from various angles to see how the paint combines when using different forces on the instrument. Bad Lip Reading hilariously … [Link]
Mashable » Priyanka Chopra speaks about her experience of the gender divide in films
Indian actress Priyanka Chopra, who was just selected for Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People list, revisited her first-hand experience of the gender divide in films in her interview to the magazine. See also: Time names Priyanka Chopra, Gina Rodriguez, Taraji P. Henson among 100 most influential people The Quantico star recalled an early film audition in Bollywood that subconsciously changed … [Link]
Mashable » How one activist combines impactful art and advocacy to save the Earth
Environmental activism can be picket signs, large-scale international climate marches, anti-fracking petitions or even recycling education programs in elementary schools But it can also be sticking your face in a duckweed-covered pond for as long as you can hold your breath, only to come up for air with the green, lentil-like plants stuck to your face At least, that’s Jenny … [Link]
Mashable » Trans bathroom activists aren't just shouting, they're waging viral war
Last week YouTube star Joey Salads watched a video entitled "What Pisses Me Off About Transgender Bathrooms" and came up with an idea for one of his signature "social experiments." Salads, who declined to provide his legal name for privacy reasons, wanted to test how women react to seeing a visibly transgender woman in a public bathroom. SEE ALSO: LGBTQ+ comic … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch Out SpaceX: China's Space Start Up Industry Takes Flight
From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal Private Chinese companies could launch microsatellites and one day, taikonauts Chinese space start ups like Onespace, Landspace Technologies, and Shenzhen Yu Long aim to launch microsatellites, and then one day, taikonauts. [Link]
Mashable » This British store's awkward use of #RIPPrince went down very badly
LONDON — The way brands use trending hashtags has always been something of a thorny issue. SEE ALSO: Brands awkwardly try to pay tribute to Prince In the hours after Prince's death was confirmed on Thursday, various companies — from Chevrolet to Pornhub — had paid some form of online tribute to the singer. Some brands tweaked their logos or … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 22 April 2016
Why The Unicorn Financing Market Just Became Dangeorus to Everyone — read with Fortune’s take on the Tech IPO Market. “They profess to take a long-term view, but the data shows post-IPO stocks are very volatile in the case of … [Link]
Mashable » 'Part Kenyan' Obama slur from Boris Johnson prompts Trump comparisons
LONDON — London's outgoing mayor Boris Johnson has launched a rant against Barack Obama calling his intervention in the debate about the European Union referendum "incoherent" and "hypocritical". In a column for The Sun, Johnson claims that when the U.S. president moved into the White House, a bust of Winston Churchill that had been there for years vanished. Citing the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Anti-ageing' gin promises to fight off wrinkles as you drink
LONDON — Gin is delicious. But, alas, not all delicious things are good for you. That could be about to change, as someone has developed a gin with purported anti-ageing properties. SEE ALSO: In a room filled with gin and tonic vapour, don't expect to get drunk Aptly named Anti-AGin, the gin is distilled with ingestible collagen and "age-defying" botanicals. … [Link]
Slashdot » Turns Out That Snaps Are Not Secure In Ubuntu With X11
prisoninmate quotes a report from Softpedia: According to Matthew Garrett, a renowned CoreOS security developer, and Linux kernel contributor, Canonical's new snap package format is not secure at all when it is used under X.Org Server (X Window System), which, for now, it is still the default display server of the Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus) operating system. The fact … [Link]
Mashable » Why has it taken the UK so long to act on sexual coercion in schools?
LONDON — The British government launched an inquiry this week into sexual violence and harassment in schools after a report revealed that incidents are being “brushed off” by teachers. The findings of the report — which revealed that young people consider sexual coercion and pressure to sext "the norm" — were shocking. But reactions on social media and statements from youth … [Link]
Mashable » This Prince superfan's Facebook tribute is as honest as it is touching
LONDON — In the hours since Prince's death at the age of 57 was confirmed, celebrities and fans from across the world have taken to social media to pay tribute to the music legend. SEE ALSO: Prince's London gig taught me this valuable life lesson London-based artist Robin Lee has been going to see Prince live for the past 30 … [Link]
Mashable » Students late for class forced to write 1,000 emojis as punishment
As if you needed more proof that we're living in a digital world where emojis have taken over the written word. A school in Chengdu, China, has made news headlines due to one of its teachers' unique punishment for tardy students. SEE ALSO: China launches new tourism campaign to combat uncivilised behaviour Students at the University of Electronic Science and … [Link]
Mashable » Beijing artist sticks 1,000 eggs on a wedding dress to mark World Earth Day
Beijing-based artist Kong Ning is back with another over-the-top wedding dress to make a statement. On Friday, Kong wore a wedding dress that she studded with 1,000 eggs to mark World Earth Day. She paraded the dress outside the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing. 
Image: Wu hao/imaginechinaSEE ALSO: Indians can now check the air pollution levels … [Link]
Mashable » Dog's dream to ride on subway foiled by party-pooper station staff
It sure looks like this puppy needs to get tips from Tokyo's train-savvy kitty on how to ride the subway like a boss. One dog in Kyoto, Japan, thought it had cleverly evaded station staff at Kitaoji station when it went through the ticket barriers and tried to hitch a ride on the subway. SEE ALSO: This cat wants us … [Link]
Mashable » FBI paid more than $1.3 million to iPhone hackers, says it was 'worth it'
Earlier this month, the FBI announced it managed to crack open the iPhone belonging to one of the San Bernardino shooters — by hiring contractor hackers. Now we know roughly how much that cost the U.S. taxpayers. FBI Director James Comey suggested at an event in London on Thursday that the FBI paid more than $1.3 million to break … [Link]
Mashable » Chinese businessman killed by falling rock that monkey pushed
The former chairman of Shanghai food company Guan Sheng Yuan Co. Ltd., Weng Mao, died after he was struck in the head by a falling rock that a monkey had pushed. The chimp is a macaque monkey, which is a second-class protected animal species in China, and lives at the nature park on Yuntai Mountain in Henan, China. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Indians can now check the air pollution levels in their city with just a tweet
Indians can now get real-time data on air pollution in their cities with just a tweet. A new feature launched on Earth Day enables Twitter users in India to ask for this information using the hashtag #Breathe. See also: India has the most polluted cities, yet the world doesn't pay attention Twitter India said that it hoped to increase public awareness … [Link]
Mashable » Singapore fan version of 'Mirror's Edge' re-creates the game in thrilling first-person
With "Mirror's Edge: Catalyst" due to launch soon, a Singapore fan has managed to make a pretty convincing version of the parkour video game in real life. Siti "Ambry" Nurhayati's version is clearly inspired by the trailer for the game, and you can see the filmmaker clambering up tall landmarks in her video to re-create the kinds of thrilling views the … [Link]
Mashable » Durian ambassador Jessica Chastain made Jimmy Kimmel eat the smelly fruit
Now there's an unlikely ambassador for Asia's king of fruit. Actress Jessica Chastain was on the Jimmy Kimmel show, where she brought out a durian and proudly declared that she was a fan, before persuading Kimmel to partake in its "onion-custard" glory. "Oh my god, it attacked me," says Kimmel, reeling back immediately after opening the fruit. "It kind of … [Link]
Mashable » Some lucky Aussies are getting Tesla's home battery for a healthy discount
Australia has sunshine for days, so it only makes sense the country spearhead the uptake of solar technology. In January, Australians were particularly excited to be among the first in the world to install Tesla's energy storage battery, the Powerwall, and now the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) government is trying get such batteries into even more homes. To kickstart a sun-powered revolution, the … [Link]
Mashable » Syrian refugee who lost his leg in the war to carry the Olympic flame
Before the civil war, Ibrahim al-Hussein used to train as a professional swimmer. The Euphrates River was his pool, Deir Ezzor's renowned suspension bridge his driving board. "I used to climb to the top, dive into the water and swim in the river," he said. Then, the war began: fighters destroyed his bridge; Ibrahim lost his leg as he rushed … [Link]
Mashable » Prince's London gig taught me this valuable life lesson
LONDON — Two years ago, Prince turned the doldrums of London in February into a rollicking dance party with his Hit and Run tour, challenging the city to keep up with him as he popped up all over town. The level of energy, Prince's zest for life and the amazing spectacle of it all makes it so hard to believe … [Link]
Mashable » YouTube stars raise money for charity in iHeartMedia's 'Tubeathon'
LOS ANGELES — iHeartMedia gave the classic telethon a twist with help from digital influencers. On Wednesday evening, the company brought together dozens of YouTube stars for the fourth "#Tubeathon," a one-day fundraising event to benefit the American Red Cross. The show, hosted by Shira Lazar, Bart Baker, Quddus and Taryn Southern, was designed to increase public emergency preparedness. It included a handful … [Link]
Mashable » Harsh student gives teacher world's most pessimistic birthday card
One student is on a mission: to drain the joy from all birthdays. Imgur user jizzwaffle (lovely) posted a photo Thursday claiming to show a birthday card his girlfriend, a teacher, had received from one of her students. It's clear this student wants to put Teacher in her place. Birthdays aren't happy occasions, after all — they're merely reminders that … [Link]
Mashable » Uber to pay $100 million settlement to keep drivers as contractors in two states
SAN FRANCISCO — Uber has agreed to pay up to $100 million and make several policy concessions to settle a pair of major class-action lawsuits in two states that will keep its drivers independent contractors instead of employees, both sides announced Thursday night. The settlement is a major step toward the ride-hailing company keeping its thriving business model that has … [Link]
Mashable » 9 truly excellent treats from New Zealand the world should try
New Zealanders are pretty damn lucky. Not only did practically the entire country get to be an extra on Lord of the Rings, they're also fortunate to have a truly impressive range of delicious treats. SEE ALSO: UK travelers have a serious crush on New Zealand We do need to warn you: Most of these foods aren't particularly healthy, so stick … [Link]
Mashable » Chinese teenager dies while unplugging phone at Internet cafe
An 18-year-old teenager met with an untimely death at an Internet cafe in Wuhan, China, when he unplugged his mobile phone from a computer he was charging it on. According to the teenager's brother, Xiong Feng, the deceased Xiong Xuan was a factory worker at a garment factory and a regular at the local Internet cafe. The incident took place … [Link]
Mashable » Jennifer Aniston graciously opens up about her personal definition of beauty
Friends will never go out of style and neither will Jennifer Aniston. The actress and all-around classy human being still dazzles at age 47, and was just given the very deserving title of People Magazine's 2016 World's Most Beautiful Woman. The magazine recently posted an interview that will make you love her even more. SEE ALSO: Jennifer Aniston pranks reporter … [Link]
Mashable » How DanceOn is making big moves, with help from go90 mobile platform
LOS ANGELES — Chances are if you've browsed YouTube, you've stumbled upon some kind of video featuring dancing. The video giant is home to more than 24 million dance-related videos, which have been uploaded to the platform over the last 10 years. Amanda Taylor was among those who spotted the potential in the dance genre early on. In 2010, she launched DanceOn … [Link]
Slashdot » Photos Show The Lingering Radioactivity At Chernobyl And Fukushima
mdsolar quotes a report from Mashable: In areas of Russia and Japan that have been decontaminated by the government, allowing for people to move back, life has tried to continue but evidence of radiation remains. Greg McNevin, a photographer working with the environmental group Greenpeace, set out to visualize the radiation that persists in many of these areas. The resulting … [Link]
Mashable » Cars rain from sky during army airdrop with faulty parachutes
Soldiers at the U.S. army garrison in Hohehfelz, Germany, saw some rough weather this month. As opposed to car-sized hail, they saw actual cars plummeting from planes during a faulty supply drop. The incident occurred earlier this month when the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team flew by to deliver Humvee vehicles on parachutes, according to Army Times. Things went south as … [Link]
WIRED » Uber Settlement Doesn’t Really Settle Much of Anything
Uber has agreed to pay drivers up to $100 million. In exchange, they'll stay contractors. The thing is, that doesn't really settle anything. The post Uber Settlement Doesn't Really Settle Much of Anything appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » These creative jelly cakes are everything you loved about the '80s
Remember how good jelly cakes were? The jelly pool party cake is a Down Under cult classic, made famous by the ever-legendary Australian Women's Weekly Children's Birthday Cake Book. Surrounded by chocolate fingers, with jelly babies lazing around in a green jelly pool, it was an elaborate, albeit dated, desert that was a real treat at birthday parties. SEE ALSO: The … [Link]
Mashable » Video of teacher and students exchanging blows in the classroom goes viral on Weibo
A video of a fistfight between a group of high school students and their teacher in class has gone viral and left Chinese netizens in shock. According to People's Daily, the fight took place at Fanji High School, in Mengcheng county in Anhui, China. Although it isn't clear when the incident exactly occurred, the video of the brawl was uploaded … [Link]
Mashable » The company that will help knock misbehaving drones out of the sky
The drone industry is booming and not just for the companies making the small flying machines. In Australia alone, experts estimate there is something in the vicinity of 50,000 commercial and recreational drones out there. That's 50,000 opportunities for one to fly somewhere it shouldn't, and a new drone enforcement industry is growing to meet the challenge. DroneShield is one such … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2278: Preparations!
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Mashable » Monuments are lighting up purple to honor Prince
The world has been blue with mourning since learning of Prince's passing Thursday, but now cities around the U.S. are lighting up purple to honor the late musician. Bridges in the pop star's home state of Minnesota, where he died at his Paisley Park estate at age 57, "reigned" purple in tribute. Bridges were also lit up purple in other … [Link]
Mashable » The newest threat on 'Orphan Black' is the creepiest yet
Forget about monsters under your bed — on Orphan Black, the monsters are implanted inside you. In "Transgressive Border Crossing," the second episode of this new season, we jumped back into present day as Sarah discovers just how creepy and intrusive Neolutionists can get when she found a "maggot bot" inside her cheek. (Cue shudders here.) SEE ALSO: 'Orphan Black' … [Link]
Mashable » Spike Lee just threw a huge dance party for Prince
Distraught Prince fans transformed into dancing machines at block parties honoring the superstar Thursday night, belting out his hits as they banded together in Brooklyn, Minneapolis, Los Angeles and elsewhere. The informal gatherings quickly grew in size as word spread through social media. "Let's Go Crazy" got a massive crowd bumping at a Brooklyn party hosted by Spike Lee. "Purple … [Link]
Slashdot » NASA Gives Solar Ionic Propulsion A Monster Boost
coondoggie quotes a report from Network World: NASA this week took a giant step toward using solar electric power for future space missions by awarding a $67 million contract to Aerojet Rocketdyne to develop an advanced electric propulsion system. Network World writes, "Specifically, Aerojet Rocketdyne will develop and deliver an integrated electric propulsion system — known as the Advanced Electric … [Link]
Mashable » Frank Ocean: Prince made me 'more comfortable with how I identify sexually'
As the world still tries to process the news that Prince is dead, musicians like Aretha Franklin, Mick Jagger and Madonna have done their best to honor the man with the unfettered falsetto and unparalleled influence on music. In a post on his Tumblr on Thursday, Frank Ocean said while he never got to meet Prince — "I was too … [Link]
Mashable » Social media slays Italian football team after extremely ill-advised haka
What in the world was AC Milan thinking? The Italian football club was behind a cringeworthy ripoff of the haka Thursday as part of a promotion for a skincare company. The dance is traditionally performed by New Zealand's Māori people, and has become known around the world thanks to the country's sporting teams, who perform it with respect, and you know, a … [Link]
Mashable » These Chinese phones beat Apple to removing the headphone jack
Rumor has it the iPhone 7 will ditch the 3.5mm headphone jack. Instead, you'll need to buy new Lightning headphones, use an adapter, or go wireless with Bluetooth headphones. If it comes true this fall, there will no doubt be riots on the streets. Apple fans will be pissed at first, but will eventually get over it, defending Apple's design … [Link]
Slashdot » Hearing Aid Business Under Pressure From Consumer Electronics
HughPickens.com writes: There's good news for aging Americans who may have damaged their hearing by attending one too many rock concerts when they were young. Andrew Pollack writes at the NYT that the consumer electronics industry is encroaching on the hearing aid business, offering products that are far less expensive and available without the involvement of audiologists or other professionals. … [Link]
Mashable » Snapchatters on iOS can now swap faces with pictures on their phone
Face swapping has to be one of the creepiest, most popular Snapchat trends of 2016, but until now, users haven't easily been able to tell just what they'd look like with Taylor Swift's face. With its latest iOS update, released Thursday, Snapchat will now allow you to face swap with a photo from your phone's camera roll, meaning all those … [Link]
Mashable » NBA commissioner presses North Carolina on All Star Game and anti-LGBT law
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver turned up the heat on North Carolina in comments delivered Thursday, effectively saying the league will move its 2017 All Star Game from Charlotte if state legislators don't overturn a controversial law critics say is among America's harshest against LGBT people. Silver did not provide a decision deadline, but Thursday's comments represent his most forceful statement … [Link]
Mashable » Wolf Blitzer briefly thought 'Purple Haze' was a Prince song
CNN host Wolf Blitzer paid tribute to Prince on the news network Thursday, but he briefly forgot which songs the late pop icon actually wrote. "All of us, of course, remember "Purple Haze" and what that did for the world of music," Blitzer said of the classic Jimi Hendrix anthem. But do you, Wolf? Do you remember? In Blitzer's defense, … [Link]
Mashable » Is the new MacBook a hit or a flop?
We've been playing with the new MacBook all week, and we are divided on it. This week on MashTalk, we break down the strengths and drawbacks of Apple's latest MacBook and compare it to its biggest competition. Plus, we look at Amazon's moves to become a Netflix competitor and the end of Yahoo as we know it. SEE ALSO: Sorry, but … [Link]
Mashable » Google honors Prince with commemorative 'Purple Rain' doodle
Purple rain is falling on Google's homepage. Just hours after music legend Prince died on Thursday, Google honored his legacy with a commemorative doodle. SEE ALSO: Brands awkwardly try to pay tribute to Prince The specially designed header is a purple-colored Google logo with animated raindrops in the background — a nod to the musician's iconic Purple Rain album and film. … [Link]
Slashdot » A New AMD Licensing Deal Could Create More x86 Rivals For Intel
angry tapir quotes a report from PCWorld: AMD has announced a plan to license the design of its top-of-the-line server processor to a newly formed Chinese company, creating a brand-new rival for Intel. AMD is licensing its x86 processor and system-on-chip technology to a company called THATIC (Tianjin Haiguang Advanced Technology Investment Co. Ltd.), a joint venture between AMD and … [Link]
Mashable » Star blows blue cosmic bubble in new Hubble telescope photo
An incredibly massive star 7,100 light-years from Earth is blowing a bubble in deep space. The star, called BD +60º2522, is about "45 times more massive than our sun," and the bubble feature — called the Bubble Nebula — is formed by gas escaping from the star's outer layers, pushed outward by the stellar wind at 4 million miles per hour, … [Link]
Mashable » 9 crazy good songs that, naturally, are actually Prince songs
Prince was, yes, one hell of a performer, sauntering across the stage in a way that was simultaneously effortless and fierce, gyrating his body in ways that seemed impossible and occasionally showing off that split. But before his death on Thursday at age 57, he was an equally talented songwriter, producer, instrumentalist and the man behind a number of songs … [Link]
Slashdot » Elon Musk Plans To Solve Traffic Congestion With Self-Driving Buses
An anonymous reader writes: Elon Musk believes self-driving buses are the answer to solving traffic congestion and mass transit in densely populated cities. Musk has teased the idea while at a transportation conference in Norway, according to Bloomberg. "We have an idea for something which is not exactly a bus but would solve the density problem for inner city situations." … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Prince's musical evolution through some of his best moments
Prince, a revolutionary music icon, died Thursday. His life was a constant evolution, marked by loud and quiet subversion and sexually ambiguous glamour. Here's a look at some of our favorite Prince memories.Full story: http://on.mash.to/1SwTxYj Read more…More about Music, Prince, Entertainment, and Standalone Video Template
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Mashable » McLaren's 570S is an 'everyday' sports car. I still needed a massage after driving it.
"Oooooohhh myyyyyyy gaaaaaaaawwwwd!" my passenger, Jon, screamed, as I punched the throttle on the McLaren 570S. "Aaaaahhhhhhhh!" "A—are you being serious?" I stammered back at Jon. "You don't have to put on an act for me," I said. I'd never heard anyone in real life react that way inside of a fast car. See also: The world is ready for … [Link]
WIRED » The Best Prince Videos Available on YouTube
Most of Prince's music can't be found online (aside from on Tidal). Here are the best videos out there. The post The Best Prince Videos Available on YouTube appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Drake's NSFW tribute to Prince seems like what Prince would have wanted
Sometimes the best way to honor a legend is by sharing a picture from a threesome. Drake is one of many stars who has paid tribute to Prince on social media, but Drizzy's image selection stands out from the crowd. SEE ALSO: 9 quotes that prove Prince's infinite wisdom will stay with us forever Drake Instagrammed an image that appears … [Link]
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