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 » Baltimore police shot an 8th grader with a toy gun on anniversary of civil unrest
One year to the day after Baltimore erupted in unrest following the police-custody death of a 25-year-old black man named Freddie Gray, police in Baltimore shot an eighth-grade teen carrying a toy gun. The 13-year-old, shot on Wednesday, is expected to survive. SEE ALSO: Tamir Rice's family gets $6 million, Cleveland avoids federal trial “The real only way to tell … [Link]
Mashable » 'Take your kid to work day' results in NPR newscast shutting down for full minute
"Take your child to work day" is a wonderful day at the office for everyone not responsible for a small child. For everyone else tasked with child tours, kid-friendly presentations or cleanup duty, it is the most stressful holiday of the calendar year. Case in point: the minute of dead air that happened on NPR's morning newscast today. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
WIRED » Whoa, Amazon Isn’t Just Making Money. It’s Making More Than Ever
Amazon has long favored growth over profits, dampening Wall Street's expectations for years. Today was a different story. The post Whoa, Amazon Isn't Just Making Money. It's Making More Than Ever appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Top Security Experts Say Anti-Encryption Bill Authors Are 'Woefully Ignorant'
blottsie writes from a report on the Daily Dot: In a Wall Street Journal editorial titled "Encryption Without Tears," Sens. Richard Burr and Dianne Feinstein pushed back on widespread condemnation of their Compliance with Court Orders Act, which would require tech companies to provide authorities with user data in an "intelligible" format if served with a warrant. But security experts … [Link]
Mashable » Serena Williams' photoshopped image wasn't a Grand Slam with fans
Serena Williams doesn't need help being beautiful — not from People or anyone else. The champion athlete was included in the magazine's annual Most Beautiful People issue, when Williams Instagrammed a photo from the magazine, fans noticed something was wrong. Williams' waist had been digitally slimmed down. SEE ALSO: 8 celebrities who spoke out against Photoshop in 2015 
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Mashable » The California kid: Top NFL Draft pick Jared Goff tackles NFL career with characteristic chill
About six hours after we speak on Thursday morning, Jared Goff's life will change forever. He knows this. His family, friends and coaches know this. The phalanx of marketers, handlers and reporters swirling about him on NFL Draft day in Chicago — they all know this, too. Thing is, just how will Goff's life change? That's yet to be revealed. Talking … [Link]
Mashable » Alicia Vikander, not Daisy Ridley, will be the next Lara Croft
Tomb raider fans: Meet the newest Lara Croft. Oscar winning actress Alicia Vikander is up next to portray the explorer made famous both in game and on the big screen in the upcoming Tomb Raider franchise reboot, according to Variety. While Force Awakens actress Daisy Ridley was rumored to play the part, Variety said Vikander was "always in the driver's seat" to … [Link]
Slashdot » North Korea Launches Two Midrange Missiles, Both Tests Fail
An anonymous reader writes: According to South Korean Defense Ministry officials, North Korea fired two midrange Musudan missiles Thursday, and both missiles appear to have failed. The military cannot confirm exactly when the missile exploded but said it "crashed shortly after it was launched," a Defense Ministry official said. U.S. military officials said the missiles traveled an estimated 200 meters … [Link]
Mashable » Bomb Pizza will make your tastebuds explode
Most bombs are dangerous and violent. However, a South Korean restaurant called The Place has created a bomb that will only be destructive to your arteries over a long period of time. The Bomb Pizza is essentially a bubble of dough filled with cheese, sauce and toppings. The bubble is topped with alcohol and lit ablaze, thereby cooking the ingredients … [Link]
Mashable » Couple's romantic photoshoot gets photobombed by some larpers
Ah, engagement photos — gorgeous snapshots that perfectly capture the love between you and your significant other, maybe a pet and, of course, some friendly neighborhood larpers. Reddit user Onileo uploaded a photograph casually entitled, "My girlfriend's photoshoot got bombed by some larpers," which as you can probably guess, is a stunning visual that captures romance and live-action role players. SEE ALSO: Ziggy … [Link]
Slashdot » India Installs 'Laser Walls' At Border With Pakistan
schwit1 writes: After experimenting with barbed wire, surveillance cameras and even cowbells and camels, India has now reportedly introduced "laser walls" at its border with archenemy Pakistan. Both New Delhi and Islamabad deploy more than half of their 1 million and 600,000-strong armies, respectively, on the border. India is setting up the laser walls to "plug the porous riverine and … [Link]
WIRED » NFL Sunday Ticket Adds Live Streaming to Its Base Package
You’ll still probably need a DirecTV satellite to stream live NFL games this year, but at least it's getting cheaper. The post NFL Sunday Ticket Adds Live Streaming to Its Base Package appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Geek Culture » New Monkeys?!?
From their upcoming 50th anniversary album… [Link]
Mashable » Baby otter pup makes its adorable debut at the Bronx Zoo
Get ready to say, "awwww." A newly born baby otter has been introduced into the otter habitat in the JungleWorld exhibit at the Bronx Zoo. In the above video, you can see the little cutie exploring its new surroundings and living its best life. Key and Peele lose their cool eating insanely hot wings Bomb Pizza will make your tastebuds … [Link]
Popular Science » A Rocket Launch In 360-Degree Video Is Phenomenal
Space You can almost taste the exhaust Although we see oodles of rocket launch videos here, I can safely say this is one of the most awesome in recent memory. [Link]
Mashable » An 'apologetic customer' finally returned library book due in 1948
Better late than never. The Auckland Public Library in New Zealand shared a photo on Wednesday of a book that was finally returned, 67 years after its due date. The book, Myths and Legends of Maoriland by author A.W Reed was supposed to be returned to the Epsom Library on December 17, 1948. However, the library says that the … [Link]
Slashdot » Nvidia GPU-Powered Autonomous Car Teaches Itself To See And Steer
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Network World discussing Nvidia's project called DAVE2, where their engineering team built a self-driving car with one camera, one Drive-PX embedded computer and only 72 hours of training data: Neural networks and image recognition applications such as self-driving cars have exploded recently for two reasons. First, Graphical Processing Units (GPU) used to render … [Link]
Popular Science » Video: Gorgeous, Weird Jellyfish Found Near Mariana Trench
Animals I shall call him Squishy As much as a jellyfish sting hurts, and as gross as those blobs of washed-up jellyfish carcasses are on the beach, theres is something undeniably appealing about a… [Link]
WIRED » The ‘Series A’ Conference Table Is Also a Ping Pong Table Because Startups
Poppin is a startup that provides other startups with staplers, paper clips, desktop organizers, and now a new and improved ping pong conference table. The post The 'Series A' Conference Table Is Also a Ping Pong Table Because Startups appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Coma brain scans predict if a person will ever recover awareness
Detecting brain circuits that switch back and forth give a good indication of whether someone with brain damage is ever likely to recover full consciousness [Link]
New Scientist – News » SpaceX says it will fly to Mars in 2018 – what are its chances?
The timeline could slip, but industry experts are remarkably optimistic about Elon Musk's company's chances of landing a craft on Mars in the next few years [Link]
Mashable » Huawei's P9 is a very capable phone that's just shy of greatness
The smartphone landscape is changing so fast that what worked a year ago would be a disaster today. Every manufacturer deals with it in its own way: Apple is moving at its own pace, careful to add one marquee feature in each new iPhone. Samsung seems to love tossing in a dozen odd features in the hopes something will stick … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Your choice of chocolate and contraceptive affect your gut bugs
The largest ever study of microbiomes reveals 69 factors that affect the bacteria that live in your gut, including diet and everyday medicines [Link]
Mashable » Baby penguin brothers have a ball swimming for the first time
Two three-month-old African penguins took their first swim after developing their new, adult feathers. The penguins are brothers and have an older sister named Marina. Read more…More about Us, Watercooler, Videos, Penguins, and Dallas Fort Worth
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Mashable » Here's your chance to 'pilot' a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Prepare for takeoff! British Airways will soon be connecting two major tech communities. Mashable is partnering with British Airways to help celebrate their newest route from San Jose and London On May 5, we're inviting Silicon Valley to an event with food, drinks and an exclusive flight simulator experience giving guests an opportunity to "pilot" a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. At downtown … [Link]
Popular Science » Gene Therapy For Congenital Blindness Has Long-Lasting Effect
Health Could treat other degenerative eye conditions Treatment has worked well in patients over the course of four years, buoying hopes that a treatment for the condition (along with other genetic degenerative eye… [Link]
Mashable » Jazz drummer times a wicked solo to Super Smash Bros. gameplay
We would love to see this Super Smash Brothers-inspired Whiplash spinoff. Drummer Andrew Barhite takes a snippet of a dominating performance by Armada against Leffen in the 2015 Super Smash Brothers tournament, B.E.A.S.T 5, and turns it into a beautiful percussive masterpiece. Key and Peele lose their cool eating insanely hot wings Baby otter pup makes its adorable debut at the Bronx Zoo Bomb … [Link]
Mashable » Shia LaBeouf leaves concerned voicemail for man punched for resembling him
Mario Licato may have a black eye and several stitches, but at least he also has an voicemail from Shia LaBeouf? The New York City man was headed to a bar on the Lower East Side last weekend when he was unceremoniously punched in the face, sending him tumbling down a set of subway stairs. "This is because you look … [Link]
Slashdot » Manufacturing Jobs On Decline Around the World
Reader Koreantoast writes: The New York Times posted an interesting thought piece (paywalled, this link could help) on the changing nature of manufacturing globally and the impact it has on modern politics and economic development. Although manufacturing productivity has jumped tremendously over the last several decades, the overall global pool of manufacturing jobs is shrinking as automation and new industrial … [Link]
WIRED » Larry and Sergey Have Passed the Crown to Google’s New King
Bucking tradition, Larry Page and Sergey Brin have let new Google CEO Sundar Pichai write the company's annual Founders' Letter. The post Larry and Sergey Have Passed the Crown to Google's New King appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Amazon hit record profit, but it's not about selling you random stuff
Amazon is a massive company that brings in a ton of money but doesn't necessarily make much profit. That's due to its founder and CEO Jeff Bezos. He doesn't really care that much about making a profit. He's said as much publicly. This tends to make it difficult to predict just how Amazon will do in comparison to expectations for its … [Link]
Mashable » Meet the family turning adventurous travel into a rite of passage
Promoted by DoubleTree by HiltonNiceness travels at DoubleTree by Hilton. If you've been part of an amazing pay-it-forward experience, share your stories on nicetravels.com with hashtags #NiceTravels and #ContestEntry for the chance to win a free night stay.* Your little moments of nice will build up to something much larger.Most of us plan for travel. We book vacation time at work, … [Link]
Mashable » University of Washington receives backlash over flyer promoting ideal cheerleading look
Want to be a cheerleader at the University of Washington? Better work on that bronzed, beachy glow. A flyer promoting a recommended "tryout look" for prospective University of Washington cheerleaders was removed this week after numerous complaints that it oversexualized and objectified female athletes. The flyer, captured in screenshots before its removal, encourages auditionees to curl or straighten their hair, … [Link]
Mashable » Usher is using dick pics to tell you how much he loves Samsung phones
"U remind me of Usher's penis" may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Samsung phones, but that is likely to change. Usher sent a series of nude Snapchats singing the praises of the Samsung Galaxy S7 phone, including a particularly NSFW image with the sweating emoji covering most of — but definitely not 100% … [Link]
Popular Science » Humanoid Robot Can Dive Deep Underwater, Exploring Reefs And Shipwrecks
Science Where no human has gone before Meet OceanOne, a robot avatar that lets humans explore deep under the Ocean's surface, without any of the dangers or time limits associated with diving. [Link]
Mashable » Girl body shamed into wearing vice principal's jacket at prom
After spending time meticulously picking out the perfect dress, styling your hair and putting on make up, you'd expect to a have a good time at prom. Unfortunately, prom night can be a wildly disappointing night for many people — especially one young woman named Amy who was told to cover up what she thought was a classy and pretty … [Link]
Mashable » Your house plant could soon charge your phone
When Mother Nature came up with photosynthesis, she likely wasn’t expecting any USB cords to be involved. Alas, there’s no stopping progress. A European startup company is currently developing an intriguing gizmo that will let you charge your phone with your potted plant. The system, called Bioo Lite, harnesses the power of photosynthesis and generates electricity using only water, soil … [Link]
Slashdot » Bernie Sanders' Second Life Headquarters Besieged by Trump-Supporting Swastikas
Wagner James Au, writing for Motherboard (edited and condensed):As Donald Trump continues to ride roughshod over much of the United States, there are multiple reports that Trumps' virtual fans are riding roughshod on Bernie Sanders' unofficial headquarters in Second Life as well. Sanders' spot is in the sim (Second Life region) of Caspoli, with a Bernie 2016 banner that can … [Link]
Mashable » Man in animal onesie shot after bomb threat at Baltimore TV station
A man dressed in an animal onesie was shot by Baltimore Police after walking into a local television station and allegedly making a bomb threat. The incident unfolded Thursday afternoon at Baltimore's Fox 45 when the man walked into the station's lobby, claiming to have a bomb and a thumb drive with information, though what that information was is unknown. … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter founder Biz Stone launches Jelly (again) as a search engine
Remember Jelly, the question and answer app founded by Twitter cofounder Biz Stone? It's back. After announcing a closed beta earlier this year, Stone has officially relaunched Jelly, which has been given a total redesign. SEE ALSO: You're not ready for that Jelly app that Twitter's co-founder is bringing back Once again, Stone is positioning Jelly as a human-powered search … [Link]
WIRED » Beyoncé’s Lemonade Is Making the Lemon Emoji Very Popular
Use of the emoji has been much higher than normal on Twitter since Beyoncé released her latest album and accompanying film. The post Beyoncé’s Lemonade Is Making the Lemon Emoji Very Popular appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Twitter is now a 'news' app in the Apple store
Twitter's app is leaving behind the crowded field of social networking apps to take a more prominent place in the news fray. The social network's iOS app has migrated from the "social networking" label to "news" in Apple's app store, where it currently sits at the number-one spot in the category's top free apps chart, TechCrunch first reported on Thursday. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Kingdom-busting volcanoes linked to the rise of the Roman Empire
Unrest that spelled the end of the Ptolemaic Kingdom, paving the way for the Roman Empire, may have been triggered by droughts caused by eruptions [Link]
Mashable » Introducing one of the biggest small-business assets since cloud computing
There are some things you just don't want to worry about — like where your Internet comes from, how your paychecks get routed, or if there's real beef in the hamburger you're eating It's easier for someone else to do the worrying, so you can save your brainpower for more pressing matters But these are ‘normal people’ concerns. What if you're … [Link]
Mashable » Chis Evans gawking at Elizabeth Olsen gets a fitting Photoshop battle
When there's a bunch of cameras snapping, that may be a bad time to sneak a peek. The European premiere of Captain America: Civil War took place in London on Tuesday, where Chris Evans, Elizabeth Olsen and the rest of the cast were in attendance. Now, like most big premieres, there were a lot of photos being taken, some of which appears … [Link]
Slashdot » Almost Two-Thirds of Software Companies Contributing To Open Source, Says Survey
Reader alphadogg writes: Open source's march toward preeminence in business software continued over the past year, according to a survey released by open source management provider Black Duck Software and venture capital firm North Bridge. Roughly two-thirds of respondents to the survey — which was administered online and drew 1,300 respondents — said that their companies encouraged developers to contribute … [Link]
Mashable » Fiat Chrysler said to be in talks with Google for technical partnership
Now, is it Google car helping Fiat Chrysler or the other way around? SEE ALSO: Land Rover's Discovery Sport can help you find your lost belongings Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Alphabet's Google car are reportedly in late-stage talks on a technical partnership, according to a CNBC tweet. At first blush, it might seem that Google is seeking car production … [Link]
Mashable » Gatorade's tremendous Peyton Manning NFL Draft ad hits you right in the feels
Gatorade dropped an ad starring Peyton Manning on Thursday morning, timed to coincide with the NFL Draft later that afternoon. Manning, the top overall pick of the 1998 draft, retired earlier this year following a legendary career. It's a forced connection to a trending news event. It's a spot clearly intended to tug our little heartstrings. It's obviously designed to … [Link]
Mashable » Motorcycle-riding labrador gets a sweet custom Kevlar bike suit
Motorcycling dog labrador Renee now has the world's first four-legged Kevlar bike suit. She wears it to protect her when she rides her owner's sidecar. Her human, Steve Hawley, wanted to share his hobby with Renee but also wanted to make sure she's safe. Read more…More about Animals, Dog, Us World, Dog Videos, and Animal Videos
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Popular Science » Live From New York…It's Falcon Eggs Hatching!
Animals Via WNYC livestream Cheep cheep. [Link]
WIRED » Why Facebook Is Killing It—Even When Nobody Else Is
As other major tech companies stumble, Facebook is golden. And, for that, you can thank Mark Zuckerberg. The post Why Facebook Is Killing It—Even When Nobody Else Is appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » This homemade hoverbike is the future of personal aviation
The Internet's favorite crazy inventor has created a rideable hoverbike, and while it doesn't go much higher than a couple feet, it's a pretty innovative creation. YouTuber Colin Furze, famous for his homemade Wolverine claws, jet-powered bicycle and recent thermite launcher, embarked on his first-ever flying project as requested by fans. He created the hoverbike, a seatless, brake-less contraption powered … [Link]
Mashable » 'Hero' dog senses 4-year-old's blood sugar drop from miles away
Hero the diabetic alert dog sensed something was wrong with her 4-year-old human friend Sadie and did what she's trained to do: alert Sadie's parents. The catch: Sadie — a Type 1 diabetic — was more than five miles away at school, reports KUTV. While Sadie's parents know it's highly unlikely that Hero could detect their daughter's blood sugar levels … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch A Guy Fly A Homemade Hoverbike Around His Backyard
Aviation Don't try this at home (especially without sponsorship) Hoverbikes are tricky but this guy built one. [Link]
WIRED » Annotated Volcano: A Spectacular View of Tenerife From the ISS
A spectacular view of Tenerife in the Canary Island shows off its volcanic history. The post Annotated Volcano: A Spectacular View of Tenerife From the ISS appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Google CEO Predicts AI-Fueled Future
Google CEO Sundar Pichai says the next big evolution for technology is AI. "Looking to the future, the next big step will be for the very concept of the 'device' to fade away," Pichai wrote in Google's annual founders' letter. USA Today writes: His vision: Over time, computers, whatever shape they take, a mobile device in your hand or a … [Link]
Mashable » Australia is getting a new climate research center. Here's why scientists are unhappy about it
In Australia, a bold, and potentially damaging experiment is playing out to see what happens when a former venture capitalist with no scientific experience takes over a top science research agency. After facing an intense domestic and international backlash, the Australian government is scaling back a plan to make deep cuts to the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), the country’s … [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat users are watching 10 billion videos a day
Snapchat is an app that keeps its users interested, consistently releasing new features and improvements that keep it relevant and entertaining. It comes as no surprise then that users watch a collective 10 billion videos a day on the app, Bloomberg reported Thursday and Snapchat confirmed. SEE ALSO: 7 hidden features in the latest Snapchat update Bloomberg similarly reported numbers in February … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How Government Meddling and Regulation is Impacting the API Economy
Mark Twain once said: “The mania for giving the Government the power to meddle with the private affairs of cities or citizens is likely to cause endless trouble”. If this is true, at the heart of this “endless trouble” is the role of regulation, a topic that has been dividing opinion for many years in nearly every country across the … [Link]
Popular Science » Hormones Can Change Your Skin Tone
Health And could provide a new treatment for skin conditions Two sex hormones, estrogen and progesterone, play a key role in regulating the body’s synthesis of melanin, the substance that gives skin pigment. [Link]
Mashable » 'Southside With You' trailer: The Obamas' origin story is almost here
LOS ANGELES — One of the great surprises from this year's Sundance Film Festival was that Southside With You is actually good. Quite good. Really. SEE ALSO: Sundance review: 'Southside With You' transcends 'Obamas first-date movie' Because honestly, if you're anything like us, you took one look at writer/director Richard Tanne and thought, this is the guy to tell the … [Link]
Mashable » Kesha and Zedd have legally released her first single since 2013
Coming from Kesha, "I will never apologize for the fire in my eyes" is a powerful statement — especially on a legally released single. Kesha joined Zedd on stage at Coachella on April 17 to perform the song "True Colors," which appears on his album of the same name. Yesterday, they both shared shots from the studio — and now you … [Link]
Slashdot » Office 365 Flaw Allowed Anyone To Log In To Almost Any Business Account
Reader msm1267 writes: A severe vulnerability in the way Microsoft Office 365 handles federated identities via SAML put an attacker in a position to have access to any account and data, including emails and files stored in the cloud-based service. Microsoft pushed through a mitigation to the service on Jan. 5, seven hours after being notified by researchers Yiannis Kakavas … [Link]
WIRED » HP’s New Laptop Is a Whole Lotta Chromebook for $550
The HP Chromebook 13 looks like a $1,000 Pixel, feels like a $1,000 MacBook Air, and acts like a browser. The post HP's New Laptop Is a Whole Lotta Chromebook for $550 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Soccer-loving dog has happiest day ever after crashing the pitch
It's no secret that dogs love soccer, or football for most of the world. One dog was so excited about the game that he had to rush the field to get everyone's autograph. The game was part of the international 2016 Copa Libertadores, a major football tournament in Latin America. This match was between Deportivo Táchira of San Cristobal, Venezuela, and … [Link]
WIRED » 7 Essential Apps for Aspiring Chefs, Even the Lazy Ones
Fasten your apron and load up these cooking apps to bring out your inner chef. The post 7 Essential Apps for Aspiring Chefs, Even the Lazy Ones appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Emirates Launches IATA NDC Compliant B2B API
Emirates joins others in the airline industry with its launch of its IATA NDC compliant Emirates Online B2B API. The API allows distribution partners to connect to Emirates' host reservation system.
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Slashdot » iTunes Turns 13 Today — Continues To Be 'Awful'
An anonymous reader points us to a link on Quartz: On April 28, 2003, Apple started up a revolution. Enter the iTunes Music Store, unveiled with a proud flourish by a beaming Steve Jobs. It was a digital jukebox, a music distribution game-changer, a record store to end all record stores — and it did, in fact, kill off a … [Link]
WIRED » Cape Watch: Suicide Squad Might Give the Joker a New Origin Story
This week's superhero movie roundup has everything: Deadpool, scary clowns, and even a Wonder Man cameo. Read on if you want in on the joke. The post Cape Watch: Suicide Squad Might Give the Joker a New Origin Story appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » SpaceX Wins Its First Major Military Contract
Space Breaking up the space launch monopoly The private spaceflight company just won a major contract to launch a military payload into space–a job that has long been monopolized by United Launch Alliance. [Link]
Popular Science » Apple Makes CareKit Open Source Starting Today
Health Take control of your health A month after Apple announced CareKit–its latest platform for creating personal healthcare apps–the company has made available four new iOS apps that use the platform… [Link]
Mashable » Xbox sides with #TeamIronMan for 'Captain America: Civil War'
This Iron Man-themed Xbox would be a whole lot cooler if the built-in Arc Reactor could actually provide limitless cord-free power. Alas, it's just for show — but that doesn't make this slick custom Xbox One any less desirable. Microsoft isn't going to be selling them (as far as we know), but Xbox France is giving away three: one apiece … [Link]
Popular Science » Twitter's A.I. Is Beating Facebook's At Classifying Video
Technology The end goal: make personalized live video streams for everyone all the time Twitter's Artificial Intelligence Is Beating Facebook To Live Video… [Link]
Slashdot » Steam Computer Gaming Network Now Accepting Bitcoin
An anonymous reader shares an article on Fortune Magazine: The popular Steam computer game network has started accepting bitcoin in a move aimed at making it easier for players in countries like Brazil and China to make payments. Bitcoin transactions will be integrated into game shopping from Steam, which is owned by Valve Software and claims over 100 million users … [Link]
Mashable » Alec Baldwin is now a game show host
Alec Baldwin is returning to TV — as Alec Baldwin. The former 30 Rock actor has been booked to be the new host of ABC's revival of Match Game, a game show that first premiered on NBC in 1962 and was revived several times over the years, airing also on CBS and ABC. SEE ALSO: Badass librarian who loves cats … [Link]
Popular Science » Japan's Space Telescope Officially Declared Dead
Space RIP, Hitomi The worst fears of the astrophysics community came true today, as Japanese space telescope Hitomi (aka ASTRO-H) was officially declared dead. [Link]
Mashable » YouTube announces new system to improve Content ID for creators
LOS ANGELES — YouTube said Thursday it is rolling out a new system to help creators earn revenue while a Content ID claim is being disputed. Currently, if videos are claimed and disputed, no one earns revenue. However, under the new system — which YouTube said will become available to partners in the coming months — YouTube will continue to run ads on the video … [Link]
Popular Science » Now You Can Propose Marriage At A Safe Distance, With Drones
Aviation UK company offers convenient package deal Now You Can Propose Marriage At A Safe Distance, With Drones… [Link]
Mashable » What could Nintendo do with its suddenly empty 2016?
Nintendo's week has been full of glum news. Its 2016 flagship game — a new Legend of Zelda — had been pushed to next year; its NX platform wasn't appearing at E3; its console and handheld lineup is thin, at best. The company saw its profits fall 61% this year, and it doesn't look like fiscal year 2016 (which starts in April … [Link]
Mashable » Naughty cat threatening postal deliveries in Bristol
LONDON – Royal Mail delivery staff face some issues from time to time delivering the mail, but one cat in Bristol in the west of England is giving them real trouble. They've had to tell the owner of the problem pet that he could face suspension of his post if he does not restrain his cat. SEE ALSO: Adventurous cat … [Link]
Popular Science » DARPA’s Future Tank Will Think Its Way Out Of Fights
Military Invention is the better part of valor DARPA is working on a new smart tank… [Link]
Mashable » House passes email privacy bill with unanimous vote
The United States House of Representatives unanimously passed an updated email privacy bill on Wednesday that would require law enforcement to obtain a warrant before requesting technology companies to hand over emails that are more than 180 days old, which is roughly equivalent to six months. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act — passed in 1986 — only requires that law … [Link]
WIRED » Insane ‘Swooping’ Skydiving Makes Your Tandem Jump Look Lame
In canopy piloting, the goal isn't to get to the ground safely. It's to get there as quickly as possible. The post Insane 'Swooping' Skydiving Makes Your Tandem Jump Look Lame appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Atari Co-Founder: Mobile Games Make Me Want To Throw My Phone
Will Freeman, reporting for The Guardian (condensed): One industry veteran sees arcades and mobile gaming as almost indistinct. He is Nolan Bushnell, co-founder of Atari. Often referred to as the godfather of video games (a phrase he dislikes), he is just about to make his debut in mobile game development, having established a partnership with Dutch publisher Spil, where he … [Link]
Mashable » Lightning strikes an airplane en route to London in unreal footage
Airplane passengers reported lightning strikes on their flights around London on Wednesday, including a British Airways plane flying into Heathrow airport. Flight BA857, which had departed from Prague, landed safely in LondonFull story: http://on.mash.to/21hmZoJ Read more…More about London, Plane, Us World, Lightning, and Extreme Weather
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Popular Science » Scientists Create Primitive Sperm From Skin Cells
Health But they're not ready to replace sperm quite yet Researchers have created germ cells, the precursor to sperm or eggs, from human skin cells. [Link]
WIRED » Comcast Is Buying DreamWorks to Challenge Disney Head On
It’s all about family matters. The post Comcast Is Buying DreamWorks to Challenge Disney Head On appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » App watches you take your pills and knows when you’re faking
A smartphone app monitors drug trial participants to ensure they take their medication correctly, and can also check that people finish courses of antibiotics [Link]
New Scientist – News » How Minecraft is helping children with autism make new friends
Playing video games online can be antisocial – but the Autcraft community is helping children with autism learn social skills and build relationships [Link]
New Scientist – News » Antibiotics apocalypse: Tales from fighters on the front line
Our hospitals could one day be brought to their knees by antibiotic-resistant superbugs – doctors and scientists are seeing the first glimpse of such a world [Link]
Mashable » Cyrano is your own personal jukebox for scents
You're hosting a beach-themed party. You've got the decorations, the music and the snacks. You're hanging out with floaties on your arms and rocking out to the unmistakeable sounds of crashing waves and "Wipeout" on repeat. It looks like a beach party and sounds like a beach party, but it's missing something. It doesn't smell like a beach party. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Life and leisure aboard Skylab, NASA's 1970s space station
1973Astronaut Joseph Kerwin examines Charles Conrad during the first manned mission to Skylab.Image: SSPL/Getty ImagesDecades before the moon landing, an orbital space station was considered a natural early step in space exploration. Initial concepts envisioned massive rotating stations with dozens of personnel for terrestrial surveillance, but advances in solar power and communications technology made it possible for robotic satellites to perform … [Link]
Mashable » Viners Jake Paul, Christian DelGrosso to star in Fox Digital Studio's new comedy
LOS ANGELES — A handful of Vine stars have been tapped for Fox Digital Studio's new feature-length comedy MONO. The film, which will premiere across all major digital platforms on July 8, follows a group of students at Highland Park High after a Mono virus outbreak "takes over and removes the most popular kids for two months…allowing the outcasts to … [Link]
WIRED » A Single $249 Test Analyzes 30 Cancer Genes. But Do You Need It?
Our ability to sequence DNA has far outpaced our ability to understand how those genes cause cancer. The post A Single $249 Test Analyzes 30 Cancer Genes. But Do You Need It? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » We’re Going HTTPS: Here’s How WIRED Is Tackling a Huge Security Upgrade
Today’s a big day on WIRED.com. Do you see that new lock icon next to WIRED.com in your address bar? Starting today, WIRED is making the switch to HTTPS. The post We're Going HTTPS: Here's How WIRED Is Tackling a Huge Security Upgrade appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Beyonce's Formation World Tour is bursting with fire, water and feminism
MIAMI — At one point during the kickoff of her Formation World Tour Wednesday night in Miami, Beyoncé sat on a throne, two women beside her, as she sang The Doors' "Five to One" — the same song Jay Z samples prominently in his legendary 2001 Nas diss, "Takeover." SEE ALSO: 5 times Beyoncé gave new meaning to 'I slay' as she kicked … [Link]
Slashdot » Volvo Engineer Calls Out Tesla For Dangerous 'Wannabe' Autopilot System
An anonymous reader shares an article on Jalopnik: Tesla's semi-autonomous Autopilot system has been impressing everyone from consumers to journalists, and even other industry experts and executives. But now a Volvo engineer has called Tesla's system out, claiming it's a dangerous "wannabe" autonomous technology. Trent Victor, senior technical leader of crash avoidance for Volvo, had quite a few choice words … [Link]
Mashable » 25 dogs who clearly love hugs
Science says "don't hug your dog." And by science we mean one person, who happens to have a degree, who looked at lots of pictures on the Internet. The question of whether or not hugging your dog causes them stress came from an op-ed from Stanley Coren on Psychology Today, earlier in April, who claimed that the act of hugging … [Link]
Mashable » 2016 Blizzard did break the snowfall record in New York City’s Central Park, says Weather Service
Three months after a blizzard paralyzed the Mid-Atlantic region with more than two feet of snow, the National Weather Service (NWS) announced it is adjusting the snowfall total upward for New York City and downward for Newark, New Jersey, due to measuring errors made during the storm. The new total snowfall in New York of 27.5 inches at Central Park … [Link]
Mashable » JetBlue is adding a ton of New York City routes
JetBlue, which is fond of constantly referring to itself as "New York's Hometown Airline," announced new routes on Thursday that live up to the trademark. Beginning in October, the airline will offer service between New York's LaGuardia and Boston's Logan airports: six roundtrips a day during the week, two on Saturday and three on Sunday. This route puts JetBlue in … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook rolls out Messenger, Instagram for Windows 10
Fresh off its stellar earnings report, which owed much to its remarkable mobile performance, Facebook is giving a little focus back to the desktop. On Thursday, Facebook unveiled its first Facebook Messenger app for Windows 10 desktop, along with an updated Facebook app for Windows 10 and, yes, in a nod to Microsoft's struggling mobile efforts, a fresh Instagram for … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft's Windows 10 Upgrade Screen Interrupts Meteorologist's Live Forecast
Reader MojoKid writes: If you're a Windows 7 or Windows 8 user who hasn't yet upgraded to Windows 10, you've probably been bombarded at some point by Microsoft to upgrade, and not always at the most convenient times. Such was also the case with one meteorologist who saw a Windows 10 upgrade prompt show up during a very inopportune time … [Link]
Mashable » Iggy Azalea does good deed, corrects spelling error on her fiancé's tattoo
It took some deliberation, but Iggy Azalea decided not to let the man she loves get a misspelled word tattooed on his back. According to a series of tweets from the rapper on Wednesday, Iggy visited her fiancé Nick Young halfway through a recent tattoo appointment — luckily, before any permanent damage was done. SEE ALSO: Ouch! The 10 most … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon Kindle Oasis is the best e-reader — but, oh, the price
It was fun handing Amazon’s new Kindle Oasis e-readers to unsuspecting coworkers. "Ooh, it’s so thin. It’s so light. Is it too small? It might be too small," one coworker told me. "Too small?" I asked. "I’m worried it might fly out of my hand," she said. She was not alone SEE ALSO: 'Harry Potter' fan uses a Kindle Fire to make … [Link]
Mashable » Denver freezes its weed industry, preventing new marijuana shops from opening (for now)
The "booming" marijuana industry in Denver, Colorado will remain frozen at its current size On Monday, the Denver City Council approved a hotly-debated bill to ban new marijuana shops and grows, leaving a lock on the current number of stores. Applicants can apply to establish new marijuana businesses when the number of operations drops below the current cap, but the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Star Wars,' 'X-Men' stars unite to voice rabbits for Netflix in 'Watership Down'
Richard Adams' classic children's story of rabbit colonies making bloody war with one another is coming to Netflix — and it's get a hefty cast in tow. The streaming service has partnered with BBC to produce a four-episode adaptation of Watership Down. John Boyega, James McAvoy, Nicholas Hoult, Ben Kingsley and Gemma Arterton all fill out the list of confirmed stars … [Link]
Slashdot » HP Announces All-Metal Chromebook 13: Thinner Than MacBook Pro, Costs $800 Less
On Thursday, HP unveiled a new Chromebook 13. Designed in collaboration with Google, the Chromebook 13 sports an all-metal body and is merely 13mm thick while weighing 1.29kg. It sports a 13-inch display with 3200×1800 pixels resolution and is powered by Intel's sixth-gen Core M processor, which comes coupled with up to 16GB of RAM. There's a USB Type-C port … [Link]
Mashable » New Whitney Houston documentary in the works from Oscar-winning director
A Whitney Houston documentary is coming. The late singer's estate has given award-winning director Kevin Macdonald the green light to make a feature doc about Houston's life, according to Variety. Macdonald is best known as the director of The Last King of Scotland and documentary One Day in September, for which he won an Oscar. SEE ALSO: Rihanna is finally … [Link]
Mashable » Why Carson Wentz could be the biggest gem of this year's NFL Draft
Taking a quarterback in the first round of the NFL Draft is a nearly all-risk endeavor. Quarterbacks taken first overall rarely pan out to be Peyton Manning. Too often, they turn out to be expensive, franchise-dampening headaches of JaMarcus Russell-sized proportions. Yet a scarcity of riches defines the quarterback position in the NFL. Teams are more than willing to toe-tip … [Link]
Mashable » The first four apps with Apple CareKit hit the App Store
The first four iOS apps with Apple's new CareKit framework are now available for download, just one month after the company announced its latest effort to empower people to play an active role and better track their own medical conditions. While developers can now add CareKit's functionalities to all apps starting Thursday, Apple has already approved and pushed out CareKit … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' episode 2 photos catch up with grown-up Bran, the Greyjoys and more
Apart from existential worries about whether or not certain heroes are dead, there's a less persistent but oft-repeated question Game of Thrones fans have been wondering: "Where's Bran?" He's exactly where we left him! Sort of. But he's taller. In new stills from Season 6 episode 2, "Home," you'll see that Bran and other characters absent from the premiere are finally … [Link]
Mashable » These smart headphones just solved your biggest listening woes
Bragi have just introduced something that could make your workout, your commute and probably your whole day much smarter. People listen to music while doing all sorts of things, so you probably have earphones at the ready at any given time. But those earphones could be vastly improved, which is where we come in. They've created the world's first set of … [Link]
Mashable » Rovio wants you to play 'Angry Birds' during 'Angry Birds' movie — sort of
The Angry Birds are ready for their Hollywood moment — and all the trappings that come with it. As part of the lead-up to the Angry Birds Movie, the birds are getting a brand new mobile game, Angry Birds Action! Through scannable codes, players are encouraged to unlock more of the game by getting some of its tie-in merch — … [Link]
Mashable » Julia Roberts unwittingly makes a great sales pitch for sex toys on 'Ellen'
If Julia Roberts ever finds herself in a weird alternate universe without a magnificent acting career, she'd be great at selling sex toys. During her appearance on Thursday's episode of Ellen, Julia Roberts played "Pitch, Please" — a game in which she had to sell a product without knowing what it isEllen, of course, chose an array of sex toys, … [Link]
Mashable » Beautiful portraits of Muslims use humanity to fight prejudice
A photo project is hoping to destroy misconceptions about the Muslim community, by inviting the viewer to sit down and learn. The photo series, Faces of Islam, by Australian photographer Matt Palmer shares the stories of dozens of Muslims from all backgrounds, walks of life and careers. The result is a beautiful display of the humanity from a group of … [Link]
WIRED » One-Man Publisher Revives Flatland to Prove Print Isn’t Dead
For designer Chris Lauritzen, it's never been a better time for books—and his new edition of the cult classic proves it. The post One-Man Publisher Revives Flatland to Prove Print Isn't Dead appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Cisco Finds Backdoor Installed On 12 Million PCs
Reader wiredmikey writes: Security researchers at Cisco have come across a piece of software that installed backdoors on 12 million computers around the world. Researchers determined that the application, installed with administrator rights, was capable not only of downloading and installing other tools, such as a known scareware called System Healer, but also of harvesting personal information. The software, which … [Link]
Mashable » On the set of 'Ghostbusters': Secret villains, cameos and one super scary spirit
WEYMOUTH, Mass. — Kate McKinnon keeps throwing herself to the ground. She gets back up, churlishly grins, then throws herself again. Paul Feig, her director, comes and shows her a different method. Soon, she’s up again and her next fall is goofier, limbs flailing. At another point, Melissa McCarthy dangles upside down from a wire. She shouts over to Feig, … [Link]
Mashable » Hero family dog leads firefighters to 2 children trapped in house fire
A family dog became the hometown hero when it led firefighters to two children trapped inside a house fire. The fire occurred in Longwood, Florida, at the home of Margo Feaser, a Florida Sheriff's Department Investigator. Fortunately, Margo, her husband Brent and their 2-year-old and 4-year-old children all made it out of the blaze alive, and are recovering in the hospital, Today … [Link]
Mashable » The co-founder of Atari is making video games again
Atari the company might be a shadow of its former self, but Nolan Bushnell isn't out of the games game quite yet. The 73-year-old Atari co-founder never left games completely — but thanks to a new collaboration with mobile publisher Spil Games, he'll get to bring ideas he's been sitting on to smartphones and tablets. SEE ALSO: Nostalgia alert: Atari … [Link]
Mashable » Delta orders 75 jets from Bombardier in victory for Canadian manufacturer
Delta announced an order for 75 jets from Bombardier on Thursday, marking the first U.S. airline to make a deal with the Canadian aircraft manufacturer. The lightweight, narrow-body CS100 jets will replace some of Delta's older, less fuel-efficient planes on short- and medium-haul routes. SEE ALSO: Delta changes policy to prevent pet deaths on flights "As we reshape our fleet … [Link]
Mashable » Vogue got trolled over Kendall and Gigi three times in 24 hours, didn't learn its lesson
LONDON — Vogue has long been the international barometer of style, delivering its universally-respected verdict on what's — and who's — hot. Twitter has other ideas, however. SEE ALSO: Kate Moss wearing Mick Jagger's Union Jack cape is pure rock 'n' roll Yesterday, a tweet posted by British Vogue about Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid's supermodel status prompted something of … [Link]
Mashable » HP's gorgeous Chromebook 13 is thinner, lighter than MacBook Pro
The sad truth is most Chromebooks are cheap and underpowered — $200 to $300 laptops that are just barely good enough to browse the web, stream video and edit a couple of Google documents. But Chromebooks are growing up. Designed closely with Google, HP's new Chromebook 13 is a premium Chromebook that offers a lot, both in terms of design … [Link]
Slashdot » American Samoa Domain Registry Was Exposing Client Data Since the Mid-1990s
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Softpedia: A British security researcher that goes online only by the name of InfoSec Guy revealed today that American Samoa domain registry ASNIC was using an outdated domain name management system that contained a bug allowing anyone to view the personal details of any .as domain owner. The researcher also claims that anyone … [Link]
WIRED » Making the Web Just a Second Faster Would Be a Big Deal
The web is too damn slow. But maybe not for long. The post Making the Web Just a Second Faster Would Be a Big Deal appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The World’s Hugest Jet Engine Is Wider Than a 737’s Fuselage
With the GE9X, General Electric proves size matters. The post The World's Hugest Jet Engine Is Wider Than a 737's Fuselage appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Sony's mirrorless camera is here to slay DSLRs
In this week's episode of Plugged In, Mashable's Tech Corespondent Ray Wong tells you all you need to know about Sony's new flagship mirrorless camera — the A6300. The $1,000 camera is here to slay all DSLRs once and for all.Ray's full review: http://on.mash.to/1qVm6VW Read more…More about Reviews, Sony, Tech, Cameras, and 4k [Link]
Mashable » Cricketers Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle reveal their impressive dance skills in a face-off
On the cricket field, Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli are considered to be among the most hard-hitting batsmen playing today. In a recent dance-off, the two showed off their talent on the dance floor as well. See also: People around the world are taking part in the 'Champion' dance challenge Gayle recently returned to India after his daughter's birthday to … [Link]
Mashable » The Roots catch us up on 'Game of Thrones' with masterful recap rap
Should The Roots just rule Westeros? The Tonight house band's lead MC, Black Thought, performed a Game of Thrones recap rap on Wednesday's show — and it was pure dragon fire. The masterful performance led us through all the intrigue (and heavy setup) of the Season 6 premiere, from Sansa's escape to Melisandre's big reveal. He only left out Dorne, because Dorne … [Link]
Mashable » Someone is trolling this random British street by repeatedly replacing the sign
LONDON — On a random street in Boston in England, there's a deeply odd mystery brewing. For a reason unknown to the local council, a prankster appears to have developed a vendetta against a street sign. SEE ALSO: 15 Provoking Works of Street Sign Art On two different occasions, the Fydell Court street sign (ie. the real one) has been … [Link]
Mashable » India gets its own GPS after successful launch of seventh navigation satellite
India has completed the mission for developing its own navigation system, along the lines of the US’s Global Position System. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the IRNSS-1G, the last in a series of seven navigation satellites that make up the constellation. See also: New 360-degree Mars video puts you on the surface of the red planet IRNSS-1G was … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 28 April 2016
The Shape of Things (Tom Coates) — In fact its this problem of whats most intuitive that gives me most pause for tangible computing generally. The assumption from many of these thinkers is that making an interface thats physical makes … [Link]
Mashable » Cheeky student's unfinished lab report is also weirdly inspiring
This student has not been a good student. So why do we feel so … inspired? Physics lab instructor and Redditor flopmaster0 posted a photo of said pupil's unfinished lab report to Imgur on Wednesday with the caption, "I'm going to miss this lab student." And after reading the cheeky report, we probably would too. In what would otherwise be … [Link]
Mashable » Farmer sprays manure at Emma Thompson during anti-fracking bake off
LONDON — It was supposed to be a very peaceful and civilised affair. Actress Emma Thompson set up a baking station in a field in Lancashire on Wednesday, as part of a "Frack-Free Bake Off" protesting fracking with Greenpeace. SEE ALSO: Cameron victory! Prime Minister's wife wins charity 'Bake Off' She explained the plan — to make a solar cake … [Link]
New Scientist – News » SpaceX claims it can get to Mars by 2018 – what are its chances?
The timeline could slip, but industry experts are remarkably optimistic about Elon Musk's company's chances of landing a craft on Mars in the next few years [Link]
New Scientist – News » Processed food bad, natural food good? We’ve got it so wrong
The trend of demonising all processed food is misguided and will only doom attempts to persuade busy consumers to eat a balanced diet, says Anthony Warner [Link]
Mashable » The dos and don'ts of growing your professional network without ignoring your personal life
More than three-quarters of recruiters find applicants via LinkedIn. Job seekers referred by a current employee land the job nearly 66 percent of the time. If you’re a career changer, someone in your desired industry can give you valuable pointers for submitting a successful application for a role in their field. And even if you have your dream job, your … [Link]
Mashable » Kooky lawsuit claims Prince's music all belongs to some guy in California
LOS ANGELES — Let's go crazy! Let's get nuts! Let's file a lawsuit claiming all of Prince's music belongs to us! We are going to let the elevator bring this stack of papers straight down to the incinerator — but first, for your amusement, here's a little about Carver County District Court case No. 10-PR-16-46, i.e. Rodney Herachio Dixon vs. … [Link]
Mashable » Fans spot Benedict Cumberbatch filming 'Sherlock' in London
LONDON – Ready or not, Benedict Cumberbatch is back filming the new season of Sherlock, and fans have captured some of the action. SEE ALSO: Beyoncé's 'Lemonade' is the powerful message women need Cumberbatch was filming scenes of the new series, which apparently will show the 39-year-old actor running across Vauxhall Bridge in London. Caught in action filming the BBC … [Link]
Mashable » Ricky Gervais shows off his improvised acting skills, totally nails it
When it comes to improvised acting, Ricky Gervais has some serious range. During a recent appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Gervais helped Meyers shoot some promos for local affiliates. For each promo he had a different theme — ranging from "give me your best George Clooney cool" to "you had a couple of drinks backstage, maybe one too … [Link]
Mashable » Forget notepads, this digital diary was all the rage in the '80s
The digital diary a.k.a the electronic organizer was popular in the '80s and '90s. It's a calculator, address book and notepad all-in-one. It even has a secret button! What more does a kid need?Check back each Thursday as we explore another piece of #ThrowbackTech for a whole new take on #TBT! Read more…More about Digital, Tech, Gadgets, Tbt, and Standalone Video … [Link]
WIRED » You Can Finally Control Your Android TV With Your iPhone
If you use Android TV, now you can use your iPhone as a remote control for it. The post You Can Finally Control Your Android TV With Your iPhone appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Prince videos probably coming down soon, because that's what he'd want
LOS ANGELES — In the days since Prince's death at age 57, fan-shot performance videos from the music icon's concerts have started popping up in droves on YouTube — something that never would've happened while he was alive. Enjoy them while they last. It's likely that most won't stay up for long. In life, Prince was so personally invested in … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon Alexa comes to the first non-Echo device, the Triby
The voice of Alexa, the digital assistant brought to you by the Amazon Echo, is making its debut on a third-party device on Thursday Now, if you want to employ the digital assistant talents of Alexa, you'll also be able to use a Wi-Fi connected device called Triby See also: Amazon Echo can now add events to Google Calendar France-based Invoxia … [Link]
Popular Science » For Sale: The Next Generation of Chinese War Robots
From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal Stars of DSA 2016 China is offering combat robots at Malaysia's DSA 2016 defense expo, including loitering munitions used by PLA Special Forces, and a smart robot speed boat. [Link]
Mashable » How Marvel got Spider-Man back from Sony
Unless you've been living under an infinity stone, you may have noticed that Spider-Man is in the new Captain America: Civil War film. While many Marvel fans are thrilled to finally see the web-slinger joining the Avengers onscreen, many non-fans are probably wondering why he's even there to begin with. The video above explains how Marvel got the rights to … [Link]
Mashable » 'Happy Ed Balls Day': Brits are celebrating the nation's favourite Twitter fail
LONDON — Today is a very, very special day. SEE ALSO: 23 times British tweets ruled Twitter Not only is 28 April Ed Balls Day, but this year it's a big one — the five year anniversary of the date on which former MP Ed Balls sent the following, brilliant tweet. It's a powerful, important moment in the history of … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram tells Littergram app to change its name
LONDON — The owner of a British app has been ordered to change the name of his creation by Instagram. Danny Lucas, who developed an app called Littergram as an easy way for people to share photos of rubbish and report incidents to their local council, was told by lawyers for Instagram his name was "not acceptable," the BBC reports. … [Link]
Mashable » Not everyone's a fan of Team GB's new Olympic uniforms
LONDON — The 2016 Olympic kit for Team GB and ParalympicsGB has been unveiled, and people aren't all that keen on it. The kit — designed by Stella McCartney — is a distinctly British mix of red, white and blue and features a heraldic coat of arms. SEE ALSO: Tom Daley shows why you should never ask the Internet for photoshop … [Link]
WIRED » The Critical Hole at the Heart of Our Cell Phone Networks
Reports show that hackers are taking advantage of problems with a backchannel in global telecommunications. The post The Critical Hole at the Heart of Our Cell Phone Networks appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Mad Dash to Get Injured Superathletes Like Steph Curry Back on the Court
When injuries sideline superstars like Steph Curry or Chris Paul, doctors take every measure to speed up recovery. The post The Mad Dash to Get Injured Superathletes Like Steph Curry Back on the Court appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Kansas’ Roads Are All Goofy Because Nature Always Pwns Logic
Early surveyors in the Midwest relied on straight lines that intersect at 90-degree angles, forming the Midwest's grid. But the world is not flat. The post Kansas' Roads Are All Goofy Because Nature Always Pwns Logic appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Instagram of the Week: You Could Park These Cars Anywhere—If You Could Fit in Them
Most people use Layout to make their Instagram selfies a little less lame. José Quintela uses the app to make magical, tiny cars. The post Instagram of the Week: You Could Park These Cars Anywhere—If You Could Fit in Them appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Oddly Fascinating Quest to Design the Perfect Desk Lamp
The Fade Task Light's streamlined design is a beautifully conceived departure from ideas that have defined the desk light's form factor for 80 years. The post The Oddly Fascinating Quest to Design the Perfect Desk Lamp appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Airstrikes on Syria's Aleppo kill at least 14 patients and staff at MSF hospital
Airstrikes in the contested Syrian city of Aleppo have struck a hospital and nearby buildings, killing at least 14 patients and doctors, the charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) told Mashable. The well-known field hospital was supported by MSF and located in the rebel-held district of al-Sukkari in Aleppo, the charity says. Among the dead was one of the few pediatricians … [Link]
Mashable » How traditional Chinese opera is getting its groove back in Singapore
SINGAPORE — Commonly known as wayang here, Chinese opera has for several decades played a prominent role in the local community. Brought here by Chinese immigrants, it has for nearly a thousand years been performed in China in different dialects and evolved over the years by folding in numerous artistic forms into its performances, including music, drama, dance and even martial … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Web Development with Django Cookbook – $19.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Web Development with Django Cookbook" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-04-29 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
WIRED » A Beautiful Planet: Shooting IMAX Is Hard Enough on Earth. In Space, It’s Preposterous
Former astronaut Marsha Ivins talks about the challenges, surprises, and hacks of filming a 4K movie in outer space. The post A Beautiful Planet: Shooting IMAX Is Hard Enough on Earth. In Space, It's Preposterous appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 19 times people went next level with Siri
Siri can either be really helpful or fail miserably. What can you expect when you ask a robot to prom? SEE ALSO: Here's what happens when you ask Siri if Jon Snow is dead Some users have taken to using Siri as a companion of sorts, even a romantic partner, and the results have been…mixed. Have something to add to … [Link]
Mashable » British family punched and kicked while on holiday in Thailand
A British family has been attacked while walking on a busy street at a Thai beachside resort. CCTV footage posted online shows three holidaymakers, including a woman in her 60s, being punched to the ground and kicked in the face by several men during the Songkran Water Festival in Hua Hin, a coastal town about three hours south of Bangkok. … [Link]
Slashdot » Intel Wants To Eliminate The Headphone Jack And Replace It With USB-C
An anonymous reader writes: With rumors circulating about how Apple may do away with the 3.5 mm headphone jack on its upcoming iPhone 7, Intel has shared a similar desire, citing "industry singling a strong desire to move from analog to digital." Intel believes USB-C is the future audio jack. They believe USB-C has more potential than the 3.5mm audio … [Link]
Mashable » Starbucks returns with its Birthday Cake Frappuccino for the drink's 21st
Another year, another reason to celebrate. Starbucks is returning with its limited edition Birthday Cake Frappuccino in celebration of the Frappuccino's 21st birthday. Sadly, unlike many 21-year-old's birthdays in the United States, this frap will not be drowned in alcohol. SEE ALSO: Starbucks will start donating 100% of its unused food to those in need The icy beverage is described … [Link]
Mashable » This pastry puzzle is so gloriously British
LONDON — We've found the panda. We've found the cat. We've found the potato among the hamsters, and we've even found the cloaked Queen Elizabeth II in the brown and white sea of corgis. SEE ALSO: A griffin invaded this group of hat-wearing eagles. Can you find it? Now, courtesy of UK bakery chain Greggs, it's time for the most … [Link]
Popular Science » Having More Friends Might Give You A Higher Tolerance For Pain
Health Another good reason to get out more Researchers might have discovered another positive effect: friends can make pain hurt less… [Link]
Mashable » After dubious $3 smartphone, another Indian company promises a $13 3G Android smartphone
After the much-hyped Freedom 251, the world’s cheapest phone priced at Rs 251 ($3.78), another Indian Android smartphone called the Docoss X1 is making news with its unbelievably low price of Rs 888 ($13.3). See also: Freedom 251, the world's cheapest smartphone, runs into trouble Yet, like its predecessor Freedom 251, Docoss X1 has raised suspicions of being yet another scam … [Link]
WIRED » The App You Need To Wrangle Your Millions of Messengers
Franz is the messaging app to save you from all other messaging apps. The post The App You Need To Wrangle Your Millions of Messengers appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Pinterest launches featured collections as international growth soars
Pinterest is growing like crazy. The company, which passed 100 million users last fall, now says most of its users are from outside of the United States — a significant milestone for the San Francisco-based startup. Now, the company is launching featured collections — curated collections of trending topics localized to the UK, France, Germany, Brazil and Japan — to further entice … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Nimble-fingered robot hands could help clean up nuclear waste
Robotic hands and arms that exactly mimic the precise movements of a human, instead of being controlled by a joystick, could help us work in dangerous environments [Link]
Mashable » These hungry pandas have no time for conversation
When you dine with this group of pandas, conversation is strictly unnecessary. These five pandas, from a giant conservation and research centre in southwest China, have definitely got their priorities set straight: food first, talk later. Watching them fully concentrate on licking their bowls clean is strangely therapeutic. Cricketers Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle reveal their impressive dance skills in … [Link]
Mashable » Genius new Google Calendar feature chooses the ideal time for your meetings
Does 9:30 work? Yeah… wait, no. I've got a dentist appointment then. How about 12.30? Eh, got another meeting at that time. If you have a lot of conversations similar to the one above, you might appreciate a new Google Calendar feature, called Find a time. The feature, accessible when you set up a meeting in Calendar, digs through all … [Link]
Mashable » Viral video of China woman expertly knocking out elevator molester was probably staged
A video of a woman in China swiftly knocking out her molester in an elevator is quickly making its rounds on the Internet. In the footage appearing to come from a surveillance camera on Sunday evening, the woman is seen delivering a series of expert martial arts moves to a man attempting to get fresh with her in a lift. … [Link]
Mashable » Tinder Social gets a beating for outing users to Facebook friends
Well, this did not go as planned. On Wednesday, Tinder launched a pilot to test out a new feature, Tinder Social, which allows groups of friends to match with other groups of friends. Rolling out to a select test audience in Australia, the feature was immediately pilloried online and in the media as an invasion of privacy. SEE ALSO: Original … [Link]
Mashable » Oppo and Vivo replace Xiaomi and Lenovo on the top smartphone makers list
Quick, name the top 5 largest global smartphone manufacturers. If you're stuck after Samsung and Apple, we don't blame you: The landscape is changing so rapidly that it really is tough to keep track. According to a new report by analytics company IDC, the top three smartphone makers in the first quarter of 2016 are still Samsung, Apple and Huawei. … [Link]
Mashable » Planes struck by lightning before landing in London
LONDON — Passengers reported lightning strikes on planes around London on Wednesday night, including on a British Airways plane flying into Heathrow airport, according to passengers and a photographer who captured the moment. Flight BA857, which had departed from Prague, landed safely in the London airport, but not before passengers were left in shock by a sudden loud noise and … [Link]
Mashable » Paris-based photographer bends reality with stunning Photoshop edits
Paris-based photographer Vincent Bourilhon uses digital photography and Photoshop to merge various images together, creating stunning illusions and whimsical works of art. Mashable spoke with Bourilhon via email to learn more about his creative process and the inspiration behind his thought-provoking and brilliantly unconventional visuals. SEE ALSO: Photographer captures stunning photos of dancers in the streets of Cuba When asked where Bourilhon gets … [Link]
Mashable » Another Australian city will have a surf park, for those who can't deal with beaches
Hot off the announcement that Melbourne will be home to Australia's first surf park, another Australian city is set to follow suit with its very own. URBNSURF Sydney will be the city's newest wave pool, located in the Olympic Park precinct of the city. For those wondering, it's a fair way away from the beaches the city is well-known for, … [Link]
Slashdot » Child Porn Suspect Jailed Indefinitely For Refusing To Decrypt Hard Drives
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: A Philadelphia man suspected of possessing child pornography has been in jail for seven months and counting after being found in contempt of a court order demanding that he decrypt two password-protected hard drives. The suspect, a former Philadelphia Police Department sergeant, has not been charged with any child porn crimes. … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft had no hand in making this tearjerking viral Xbox commercial
One of the most compelling and emotional Microsoft Xbox commercials ever made is climbing its way to viral fame. But until the video started getting attention online last week, Microsoft had no idea it existed. SEE ALSO: Olympians say thank you to their moms in touching new ad campaign It turns out that the ad was created by an aspiring … [Link]
Mashable » Lucky parents welcome family's first girl in over 100 years
Move over, Zenon: Aurelia Underdahl is the new girl of the century. Aurelia is just over two weeks old, but she's already famous in her hometown of Post Falls, Idaho. That's because she's the first girl born into her family in a whopping 101 years. SEE ALSO: Brave midwife rides an inflatable swan through a flood to deliver a baby … [Link]
Mashable » Woman learns not to play with kid toys the hard way
We all have our inner child. This woman decided to take this teeny bike for a tiny ride around a pool. But unfortunately, the little wheels on the miniature bike were no match for a full grown adult. Fortunately, the pool was close by to break her fall. These hungry pandas have no time for conversation Annoying Microsoft update interrupts … [Link]
Mashable » Annoying Microsoft update interrupts live TV weather report
Microsoft, please chill. Anyone with any computer, regardless of operating system can understand how incredibly annoying update reminders can be once they start. Unfortunately for this weather caster, the update came right as she was in the middle of the forecast. Woman learns not to play with kid toys the hard way Newborn koala goes on first adventure outside his … [Link]
Mashable » UK will shelter Singapore trans woman who faces compulsory army service as a man back home
In the first case of its kind, the UK will allow a Singaporean transgender woman to stay in the country, so that she does not have to return to her home country and do compulsory military service as a man. In Singapore, males are conscripted into the army for full time national service for two years after they turn 18, … [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé brought two fans on stage to dance to 'Single Ladies,' and they killed it
MIAMI — Beyoncé's "Single Ladies" dance is not for the faint of heart. Just ask Justin Timberlake, Andy Samberg and Bobby Moynihan. But when Beyoncé brought out two fans for the I Am… Sasha Fierce lead single during the kickoff of her Formation Tour Wednesday night in Miami, well, they schooled just about everyone. SEE ALSO: Beyoncé kicks off Formation Tour in … [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé dedicated 'Halo' to Jay Z at Formation World Tour kickoff
MIAMI — No matter what may have happened between Beyoncé and Jay Z to inspire the takedown that is the first half of Lemonade, it was all love at the kickoff of her Formation World Tour in Miami Wednesday night when she ended the night with "Halo" dedicated to her husband of eight years. While, yes she had just performed the ferocious "Don’t … [Link]
Mashable » At long last, LEGO's first official Australian store is set to open
If you're a LEGO fan and have been lucky enough to travel overseas, you'll notice the company's certified stores are an incredible mecca to the popular toy brick. Decked out with a large range of sets, plus a section with all the LEGO pieces you need to make your dreams come true, it's a fantasy that has only played out … [Link]
Mashable » Scary video shows dad saving kid slipping from roller coaster after seatbelt malfunctions
A quick-thinking dad in Texas was able to prevent his son from slipping out of a roller coaster after his seatbelt malfunctioned. And he was able to hold his phone and film the whole thing. Delbert Latham and his family were enjoying a night out at Wonderland Amusement Park in Armarillo, Texas when he and his son Kaysen decided to ride a … [Link]
Mashable » Recap: It might take two Lyons to rule the 'Empire'
It takes two to rule this Empire. That's right, in the latest episode, titled "More Than Kin," Cookie and Lucious have been offered the role of co-CEO. Lucious pretends to be excited, pulling her in for a deep hug. "I got your back," he says, probably in the same way Brutus had Caesar's back. Let the hunger games begin. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Original Shapes biscuits on sale for $50 because everyone hates the new recipe
You can imagine the sweat trickling down the necks of certain Arnott's Biscuits executives. A rollout of new-and-updated recipes of the company's Shapes biscuits should have been a cause for celebration, but anger from consumers over the new flavours has led to bizarre behaviour. Multiple boxes of the popular old recipe Shapes, which are being phased out of stores, are … [Link]
Mashable » Uber sets stricter cancellation rules, penalizes tardy riders in select cities
The ever-changing world of ride sharing apps, currently dominated by Uber, is making another sharp turn, again. But this time it's the riders who are on the hook in the face of innovation An update to the Uber app noticed by a high profile user on Monday revealed that tardy app users will now have less time to dally, with the … [Link]
Slashdot » Dyson Launches New 'Supersonic' Hair Dryer To Revolutionize Hair Care
An anonymous reader writes: Dyson has a launched a hair dryer with a design language similar to that of its bladeless fans. The $399 hair dryer is four years in the making, involving 103 engineers, over 1,000 miles of test hair, and a $71 million investment — the Dyson Supersonic is being touted as "the hairdryer rethought" by its inventor … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Pay now available to ANZ customers in Australian banking first
ANZ became the first Australian bank to offer its customers Apple Pay on Thursday. The mobile payment system, which lets Apple smartphone owners swipe their phone at the checkout rather than their credit card, arrived in Australia in November. It was initially available only to those with American Express, and the single partnership was not ideal given the limited number of … [Link]
Mashable » Newborn koala goes on first adventure outside his mother's pouch
It's a big, scary world out there, but this newborn koala isn't afraid to face it. This yet to be named koala is the first of Australia Zoo's 13 recent births to emerge from his mother's punch and explore outside. In a video uploaded to the zoo's Facebook page on Apr. 27, the little guy climbs out and tries his … [Link]
Mashable » Why the U.S. is bragging about dropping 'cyberbombs' on ISIS
The U.S. has started "dropping cyberbombs" on ISIS computer networks, according to a recent New York Times report. The term "cyberbomb" sounds like something out of a novel, and it's a new tool in the fight against ISIS. In fact, the Obama administration's mere mention of using cyberattacks runs counter to years of not officially admitting to offensive cyber tactics. But the … [Link]
Slashdot » With Carly Fiorina As Running Mate, Cruz's H-1B Stance Now In Question
dcblogs quotes a report from Computerworld: In 2013, Sen. Ted Cruz emerged as one of the Senate's top H-1B visa supporters, and argued for a 500% visa cap increase. But during his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, Cruz had a conversion. Cruz's presidential platform proposed a $110,000 minimum wage for visa workers, among other restrictions, as a way of … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Google Consumer Surveys, Be Like Bill, Vendasta, MediaMath, Reckon One
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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Slashdot » Microsoft Buys Into DNA Data Storage
the_newsbeagle writes: More than 2.5 exabytes of data is created every day, and some experts estimate that 90% of all data in the world today was created in the last two years. Clearly, storing all this data is becoming an issue. One idea is DNA data storage, in which digital files are converted into the genetic code of four nucleotides … [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé's 'Lemonade' is the powerful message women need
Beyoncé's visual album Lemonade is a complicated and beautiful creature that defies conventional labels. A fearless story about infidelity and the inner lives of black American women, Lemonade is so many things at once: a plea to a wayward lover; a painful personal transformation; the conjuring of "black girl magic"; a political statement about racism, police violence and black motherhood. SEE ALSO: What … [Link]
Mashable » Brain-controlled drone races are now a reality
The new sport of drone racing is so popular that it has already landed a spot on ESPN television. But a new twist could soon turn the sport into something that looks less like geeks flying planes and more like Jedi's attempting to use the Force against each other The Human-Experience Research Lab (HXRL) at the University of Florida claims … [Link]
Mashable » 5 times Beyoncé gave new meaning to 'I slay' as she kicked off her Formation Tour
Just as we're all starting to recover from our Lemonade hangovers, Beyoncé sent the Beyhive into a state of all-out panic at the first stop on her highly anticipated Formation World Tour on Wednesday night in Miami To kick it off, Beyoncé had a directive for her fans: "If you came here to have a good time, say 'I slay.' If you're … [Link]
Slashdot » Comcast Is Raising Its Data Caps From 300GB To 1TB
An anonymous reader writes: Comcast has announced today it will be raising its monthly data cap of 300GB to 1TB beginning June 1st. They will however charge more to customers who want unlimited data. After June 1st, less people will need to buy unlimited data from the company. Previously, users were charged an extra $30 to $35 a month for … [Link]
Mashable » Inside the towering shipyards of the Victorian era
1865Image: Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesFollowing the Industrial Revolution, wooden shipbuilding techniques which had lasted for millennia were radically altered with the introduction of steam propulsion and iron materials.Initially used to reinforce certain parts of a wooden hull and frame, iron gradually overtook more components — some ships used a timber hull around an iron frame; others used hulls built of iron plates.In … [Link]
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