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 » 6 cannabis products that claim to ease menstrual pain
Cannabis has yet to be approved by the FDA as medicinal treatment, but within the pro-legalization movement the drug has a reputation for being a successful muscle relaxer and pain manager, amongst other numerous benefits. It's also believed to relieve one of the most common pains women experience: menstrual pain. Queen Victoria allegedly used it during her period to get rid of monthly aches. … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Beats Microsoft In 'The Battle of Seattle'
An anonymous reader writes: Yesterday Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos earned $5 billion in one afternoon when the company's stock price jumped 9.6%. Amazon reported an actual profit of $513 million (nearly double the amount expected), and next year Amazon's sales are projected by analysts to be 63% higher than Microsoft's, which USA Today calls "a good illustration of how growth … [Link]
Mashable » Missing dog reunites with family 10 years after disappearing
A 12-year-old dog, Charlie, was reunited with his family after being missing for 10 years. After being rescued and examined for a microchip, he was taken to a veterinary clinic, where he is undergoing tests for a cancerous tumor. [Additional reporting by the Associated Press.] Read more…More about Dog, Us World, Us, Videos, and Reunion
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Mashable » Samsung 'Bedtime VR Stories' might be the perfect remote parenting app
One of the most overlooked aspects of the emerging virtual reality space is its ability to bring people who are located many miles apart together in one virtual space Part of the problem is that most of the VR out there is focused on passive viewing experiences or gaming. But a new app from Samsung called Bedtime VR Stories offers … [Link]
Mashable » How to talk with your hands like a real Italian
An important part of learning a foreign language is also mastering body language. Sergio, an Italian tour guide, explains to some American tourists all the different hand gestures Italians use in every day conversation. Unsurprisingly, there's a lot of them. Buono! Apple's new ad shows motherhood through the lens of the iPhone Snapchat is the star of Ingrid Michaelson's video … [Link]
Mashable » Up in flames: Kenya burns 105 tons of ivory tusks to protest poaching
This wasn't the first time Kenya set fire to a stockpile of ivory tusks, but it was certainly the largest. On Saturday, Kenya's president lit the blaze that consumed 105 tons of elephant ivory and 1 ton of rhino horns, spitting out huge clouds of white smoke as the fire crackled into the night. SEE ALSO: Ivory DNA reveals Africa's elephant … [Link]
Slashdot » Germany Plans $1.4 Billion In Incentives For Electric Cars
An anonymous reader shares a Bloomberg article: German Chancellor Angela Merkel's government reached a deal with automakers to jointly spend 1.2 billion euros ($1.4 billion) on incentives to boost sluggish electric-car sales. Buyers will be able to receive as much as 4,000 euros in rebates to help offset the higher price of an electric vehicle, Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said … [Link]
Mashable » Puma training robot lets you compete against Usain Bolt's championship records
Sports apparel brands are increasingly finding ways to create wearable tech that enhances the training experience, but one new piece of technology takes that dynamic to a new level by adding robots See also: Google's bipedal robot reveals the future of manual labor The Puma BeatBot is a small, box-shaped automated device that literally races against humans to help them … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » 7 Deadly Sins of a Microservices Architecture
At the end of 2014, Tareq Abedrabbo, CTO of OpenCredo, published a post titled “The Seven Deadly Sins of Microservices“ in which he identified seven common anti-patterns of developing in a microservices architecture. In January 2016, Danial Bryant from Voxxed published a Redux version of the post, updated to combine his experiences with the original post.
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Mashable » People are throwing random stuff in bathtubs for 'Lush bath bomb' meme
Sit back, relax and enjoy a nice bath inspired by the Internet. Natural and vegan beauty lovers are probably familiar with the brand Lush, an upscale beauty store that sells all natural and homemade cosmetics that are free of harsh chemicals and animal testing. SEE ALSO: Lush cosmetics defends ad campaign featuring naked women One of the company's most popular … [Link]
Slashdot » Malware Taps Windows' 'God Mode'
Reader wiredmikey writes: Researchers at McAfee have discovered a piece of malware dubbed "Dynamer" that is taking advantage of a Windows Easter Egg — or a power user feature, as many see it — called "God Mode" to gain persistency (warning: annoying popup ads) on an infected machine. God Mode, as many of you know, is a handy tool for … [Link]
Mashable » Comcast Cares Day trends on Twitter, not in a good way
No good deed goes unpunished, especially when you're Comcast and there's an entire subreddit dedicated to complaints about your company's notoriously bad customer service. SEE ALSO: Comcast buys DreamWorks Animation for $3.8 billion The annual Comcast Cares Day — when thousands of the cable giant's employees acr~ the country go out and volunteer in their communities — treme~ backfired when the hashtag #ComcastCaresDay began to trend on … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Should This Photographer Sue A Hotel For $2M?
Unhappy Windows User writes: An Austrian photographer was contracted by the luxury [hotel] Sofitel in Vienna to photograph the bar with an amazing view over the skyline. He was paid for his time (4200 euros) and arranged a three-year internal usage contract for the photos. After the contract expired, he still found his photos being used — on external sites … [Link]
Mashable » Mysterious black cat trots onto ice during hockey warmup
TIL: there might be such a thing as a feline hockey fan. A black cat was seen trotting around the ice before Friday's matchup between the San Jose Sharks and the Nashville Predators — providing both teams with an excellent excuse for losing. The Sharks, who were on home ice, ended up coming out on top, beating the Predators 5-2. … [Link]
Mashable » 6 lemonade recipes to quench your Beyoncé thirst
Last week, Beyoncé blessed the world with a new visual album, Lemonade. On top of that, she also shared an actual family recipe for lemonade. Naturally, hearing that recipe might make one a little thirsty. The next time you kick back to listen, or watch to the excellent album, take a sip from one of these creative lemonade recipes. From the Beyoncé-approved … [Link]
Slashdot » Wireless Carriers To Adopt a New Real-Time Text Protocol To Help People With Disabilities
The FCC, an independent agency of the United States government, says it is ready to adopt a proposal which would help people with disabilities communicate more efficiently and conveniently (PDF). Dubbed real-time text, the protocol is designed to supersede the aging teletypewriter devices that facilitate text conversations over traditional phone lines. FCC said that wireless phone networks would be required … [Link]
Mashable » 5 can't-miss apps: Rex, Kamcord, 'Loop Mania' and more
With Apple and Facebook both dropping their latest earnings reports and new rumors around the next generation Apple Watch, you may have missed some of this week's best new apps See also: 7 hidden features in the latest Snapchat update Each weekend, we round up a few of our favorite new and updated apps. This week's list includes an app to … [Link]
Mashable » The day Key & Peele took over an Oakland cat cafe for 'Keanu'
OAKLAND, Calif. — What's better than Key & Peele? Obviously, Key & Peele & Cats. In case you've been living under a rock, the two Comedy Central funnymen have been touring the country (and the Interwebs) to promote their new cat-centric film, "Keanu," which claws its way into theaters this weekend. The film centers around two best friends, Rell (Jordan … [Link]
Mashable » Don't ask Leura Fine about being a female CEO — ask about how she's changing interior design
"What is it like to be a female CEO?" That's one question Leura Fine doesn't want to answer. But of course, it's a question she's frequently asked as the CEO and founder of Laurel & Wolf, a startup that provides users with an online system to redesign their homes with the help of professionals. SEE ALSO: This CEO fits all of her … [Link]
Slashdot » Neil Gaiman Celebrates Independent Bookstore Day
An anonymous reader writes: Today is "Independent Bookstore Day," a national event promoting local bookstores which will feature exclusive bookstore-only offerings, including a Neil Gaiman coloring book with 20 black-and-white illustrations by Gaiman illustrator Chris Riddell and quotes from Coraline, The Graveyard Book, and Fortunately, the Milk. "Independent bookstores are not just stores, they're community centers and local anchors run … [Link]
Mashable » This smart collar delivers the dumb idea of giving your cat a human voice
Because your cat doesn't already hate you enough, why not strap a gadget around its neck and give it even more reasons to look upon your human form with disdain That's the only cat conclusion we can come to after watching the YouTube commercial for a device called the Catterbox, a cat collar that supposedly turns cat meows and purrs … [Link]
Popular Science » I Bought an Awesome (if Obscure) Piece of Space History!
From Our Blogs: Vintage Space No one really talks about Gemini 2, but it was a crucial mission that I own a part of! [Link]
Mashable » Rob Gronkowski has the Platonic ideal of a work-life balance
You know Rob Gronkowski for one of two reasons — his dominant performance in NFL games as a tight end for the New England Patriots, or his larger-than-life personality off the field. While Gronk is known for being the life of the party — once infamously claiming "Yo Soy Fiesta" — he is only getting better on the field, which is scary … [Link]
Mashable » Jimmy Fallon and Paul Rudd star in eerily accurate shot-by-shot remake of Styx video
Jimmy Fallon and Paul Rudd may have too much time on their hands. The two prepared a highly accurate remake of Styx's "Too Much Time On My Hands" music video for Friday night's episode of the Tonight Show. Doubt the video's veracity? Compare it to the original — you won't be disappointed. We eagerly await Styx's official review. Check out … [Link]
Slashdot » Humble Bundle Announces 'Hacker' Pay-What-You-Want Sale
An anonymous reader writes: Humble Bundle announced a special "pay what you want" sale for four ebooks from No Starch Press, with proceeds going to the Electronic Frontier Foundation (or to the charity of your choice). This "hacker edition" sale includes two relatively new titles from 2015 — "Automate the Boring Stuff with Python" and Violet Blue's "Smart Girl's Guide … [Link]
Mashable » This creepy mother daughter face swap is so good it will haunt you
There are lots of face swaps in the world, but only a few of them will stick with you forever. Ben Coughran perfectly swapped his daughter's face with a picture of his wife printed on a sweatshirt in honor of the wife's birthday. There's no better birthday present than making someone laugh until they cry. Goodbye, sleep. Mysterious black cat … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Watch hack lets you put Windows 95 on your wrist
We love to see examples of how powerful current everyday technology is compared to the tech of just a few decades ago, but this might be the best example we've seen yet See also: This is how hard it was to send email in 1984 Software developer Nick Lee pulled off the ultimate Apple Watch hack: getting it to run … [Link]
Slashdot » Language Creation Society Says Klingon Language Isn't Covered By Copyright
Reader AmiMoJo writes: Earlier this year Paramount Pictures and CBS Studios filed a lawsuit against the makers of a Star Trek inspired fan film, accusing them of copyright infringement. In their amicus brief, which actually uses Klingon language, the Language Creation Society lists many examples of how Klingon has evolved, and it specifically disputes Paramount's earlier claims that there are … [Link]
Mashable » Diva dog demands human give her a manicure
Even dogs deserve a spa treatment. Amymarie Gaertner's dog, Honey, knows what she wants, and she wants to be pampered 24/7. SEE ALSO: Mark Zuckerberg's dog masters the art of camouflage in glorious new photos You can't expect her to go to the dog park with her nails looking rough, can you? Have something to add to this story? Share … [Link]
Mashable » Little girl dancing to Beyoncé's 'Sorry' is a true star in the making
In just 10 seconds, this little girl perfectly sums up how we feel about Beyoncé's Lemonade. Deanna Ward tweeted a video of her little cousin Kaylah's impromptu dance routine to "Sorry" — the song featuring the now-infamous reference to "Becky with the good hair." Our rating: a stellar five lemon emoji. SEE ALSO: Beyoncé's 'Lemonade' is the powerful message women need … [Link]
Mashable » 9 things that'll help your startup grow after the incubator stage
Did you know the first business incubator opened in the U.S. in 1959? Now flash forward to today and there are more than 7,000 incubators worldwide (including Paul Graham’s Y Combinator). For decades, they have been helping startups with everything from technology training, crafting pitches, gaining knowledge from advisors, networking, office space and obtaining seed money. It’s also been found … [Link]
Mashable » 6 crucial tips to help you crowdfund responsibly for someone else
It's hard to talk about financial struggles in the digital age without talking about crowdfunding. Whether it’s raising money to support your new invention or for more personal needs, like hospital bills and college debt, crowdfunding gives almost anyone the opportunity to overcome financial burdens through the generosity of others. SEE ALSO: How to start a social good crowdfunding campaign But starting … [Link]
Mashable » 9 special experiences to share with long-distance moms
If you'll be far away from mom this Mother's Day, fear not. You can still give her a special experience from afar. Go beyond the "Have a good one!" phone call and plan a fun day with your mom, with a little help from technology. 
Image: Mashable Composite, Jordan McQueenSEE ALSO: Woman plans perfect Mother's Day surprise, delivery note ruins … [Link]
Mashable » Martin Freeman talks about his 'state secret' in 'Love Actually' sex scenes
The very funny Martin Freeman stopped by The Graham Norton Show and gave all the details on his unusual Love Actually sex scenes, in which his character makes small talk while simulating sex as a stand-in for actors. "It wasn't meant to be turning anyone on," he said. "So if it did, shame on you!" There are euphemism galore as Freeman … [Link]
Mashable » See the Nazi rockets that targeted cities at the end of WWII
1945A captured V-2 is paraded through Paris.Image: Keystone-FranceGamma-Rapho via Getty ImagesThe world’s first long-range guided ballistic missile was built by Nazi Germany under the foreboding name Vergeltungswaffe 2 (Retribution Weapon 2).With a design spearheaded by Wernher von Braun, the V-2 was not prepared and deployed in force until late in World War II, when Hitler was desperate for a new super … [Link]
Mashable » This sad looking grilled cheese will make you hangry cry
Just when you've taken the time and care to make yourself lunch, you find out you've made a huge mistake. Reddit user beer-bait-ammo was excited for his dad's grilled cheese, except it contained one ingredient that is definitely not in the recipe: the paper cheese wrapper. SEE ALSO: A rainbow grilled cheese probably tastes like eating a melted unicorn Rest in … [Link]
Mashable » The American muscle car that wirelessly charges your phone while doing donuts
With a 455-horsepower V8 engine, Chevy's 2016 Camaro SS is definitely an American muscle car, but can it wirelessly charge a smartphone while doing donuts? Mashable's Transportation Reporter Nick Jaynes jumped into Chevy's new beast to find out.More details: http://on.mash.to/1WxiJjZ Read more…More about Cars, Transportation, Chevrolet, Tech, and Standalone Video Template [Link]
Slashdot » Design, Hardware, Software Errors Doomed Japanese Hitomi Spacecraft
Reader Required Snark writes: The Japanese space agency JAXA said its recently launched X-Ray observation satellite Hitomi has been destroyed. After a successful launch on February 17, contact with the satellite was lost on March 28. Off the 10-year expected life span, only three days of observations were collected. Preliminary inquiry points to multiple failures in design, hardware and software. … [Link]
Mashable » 11 hidden features in Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Every release of Android brings with it improvements and fixes, many of which make your phone more secure from hackers and add new, useful features. Some are easy to spot and others not so much Though Android N is on the horizon, that doesn't mean Android 6.0 Marshmallow is on its way out. If you still haven't updated to Marshmallow (assuming … [Link]
Mashable » The Apple Watch: Year One
This week was the official one-year anniversary of the Apple Watch. I've owned one for almost all of that time, and — like many tech journalists and gadget commentators — I believe it's worth reflecting on what the Apple Watch has meant to the tech world, the wearables category, and Apple. I didn’t actually get my Apple Watch until May … [Link]
Mashable » This group wants to replace ads on the Tube with cat pictures
LONDON — Imagine a world in which you didn't have to go on the Internet to see pictures of cats — they were right there in front of your face on your daily commute. One group in London dreams of making this utopia a reality. The Citizens Advertising Takeover Service (CATS) is raising money to replace every ad in a … [Link]
Mashable » 3 home workout programs, since ClassPass got expensive
It's not just your muscles that will hurt, but your wallet as well. ClassPass, the New York-based monthly gym membership that enabled gym goers to go to "unlimited" fitness classes for a set price, announced Wednesday that its prices are going up. Way up. 
Image: Mashable Composite, GettySEE ALSO: 9 great health and fitness Apple Watch apps to get on your … [Link]
Mashable » Mark Zuckerberg's dog masters the art of camouflage in glorious new photos
Mark Zuckerberg's dog may be a public figure, but he's also great at blending in. In fact, Beast Zuckerberg (who, despite his appearance, is not a mop) has all but mastered the art of camouflage. On Friday, Zuckerberg shared three photos of Beast "blending in around the house," leading us to conclude that Beast might be part chameleon. If you … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber finally shaved off his dreads and the world is better for it
Red alert, everyone. Justin's dreads are gone and all is right in the world. The pop music star posted a few pictures on Twitter and Instagram of his freshly shorn head. SEE ALSO: Justin Bieber tells his dreadlocks haters he doesn't like them, naturally The buzzcut happened soon after his concert in Washington, D.C. on Friday night. Recently, Bieber had … [Link]
Mashable » Chevy's Camaro SS can wirelessly charge a phone… while doing donuts
Video: Nichi Hoskins The Camaro nameplate is about a synonymous with American muscle as NASA is with space travel and the Twinkie is with indestructibility. With the sixth-generation Camaro, though, Chevy has massaged more into the iconic pony car than just burliness. Chevy furnished it with lots of technology, too. SEE ALSO: The 2016 Chevy Cruze proves affordable cars don't … [Link]
Mashable » The weirdly upsetting thing you've never noticed about Taylor Swift's arms
On Friday, April 29, at approximately 1:43 p.m. I discovered the ugly truth behind Taylor Swift's appendages. The pop-star uses her lithe arms to entrap her squad members in uncomfortable, subservient poses. Why? Ask the Illuminati. But, just maybe, her arms are aliens who hold her friends hostage. SEE ALSO: Relatable human Taylor Swift shows off her home, which is naturally decorated … [Link]
Slashdot » Yahoo's Marissa Mayer In Line For $55M Severance If Fired Within A Year Of Sale
whoever57 writes: A Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing on Friday revealed that Yahoo's board has agreed to a $55 million severance package for Marissa Mayer if she loses her job within a year of a sale. That's a lot of money for a chief executive who hasn't been able to keep Yahoo's stock from falling. In 2015, the value … [Link]
Mashable » This dog can't help but dance every time it hears the banjo
Some pups like rock 'n' roll, other dogs like something a little more classical. Not this dog — he likes to jam out to the smooth sound of the banjo. The dog in the background, however, clearly doesn't appreciate bluegrass. Mysterious black cat trots onto ice during hockey warmup This smart collar delivers the dumb idea of giving your cat … [Link]
Slashdot » Berkeley Researchers Examine Five Worst-Case Security Nightmares
An anonymous reader writes: Berkeley researchers have gamed out five worst-case security scenarios at their Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity, calling it "a disciplined, imaginative approach to modeling what cybersecurity could mean in the future…to provoke a discussion about what the cybersecurity research and policy communities need to do now in order to be better positioned…" Two of the scenarios are … [Link]
Mashable » These 1880s photos make you want to move to an English marsh
1887″Gathering Water Lilies."Image: Peter Henry Emerson/Royal Photographic Society/SSPL/Getty ImagesPhotographer Peter Henry Emerson captured distinctly “natural̶~ photos of the Norfolk broads, a flat region of interconnected shallow rivers, marshes and fens in eastern England. The photos' soft tones, peaceful, agrarian scenes and absence of modern symbols would go on to inspire the Pictorialism movement, which rejected the cold scientific realism and posited photography as a … [Link]
Mashable » Satanists want nothing to do with Ted Cruz, even if he is 'Lucifer in the flesh'
First former Speaker of the House John Boehner calls him "Lucifer in the flesh" then a representative for the Satanic Temple says presidential hopeful Ted Cruz lacks compassion. It's been a tough week for the Texas senator. After Boehner criticized his fellow Republicans' prickly nature while speaking at Stanford University on Wednesday night, The Friendly Atheist blog reached out to … [Link]
Mashable » A popular toymaker's website is giving visitors ransomware
Ransomware, a type of malware that holds your computer hostage until you pay a certain amount of money, seems to be getting more popular since it sprouted up in large-scale form in 2013. The website of Maisto International, a toymaker that primarily sells model vehicles and remote control vehicles, is playing host to some ransomware, Malwarebytes ~ Thursday. On the maisto.com homepage, … [Link]
Mashable » Texas man proves why we don't need bathroom police
As if anti-LGBTQ laws aren't restrictive enough, some people are now taking bathroom-policing into their own hands. This was the experience of Jessica Rush, a Texas woman who attempted to use a woman's restroom at the Baylor Medical Center in Frisco this week, only to be followed into the bathroom by a man. Rush said the man, who she estimated … [Link]
Mashable » Need new luggage? Rolls-Royce will sell you this 6-piece set for $45,854
What do you think the nickname for a Rolls-Royce roller bag might be? A "roller roller?" No, really, I am asking. You tell me. SEE ALSO: Beverly Hills plans to use autonomous vehicles for public transportation On Friday, Rolls-Royce unveiled a six-piece luggage set made for jet-set Rolls-Royce owners who want to bring the elite elegance of their motorcar with … [Link]
Mashable » John Krasinski set to star as Jack Ryan in new Amazon series
LOS ANGELES — Move over, Chris Pine: There's a new Jack Ryan in Hollywood. John Krasinski has been tapped to play the CIA hero for a new Amazon drama series based on the Tom Clancy books. SEE ALSO: John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer had a Jim/Pam reunion in New York The series, made with Paramount TV, is co-created by Lost alumni Carlton … [Link]
Mashable » Dylan O’Brien's injuries put 'Maze Runner' indefinitely on ice
LOS ANGELES — The Maze Runner hit an obstacle it couldn't scramble over: the still-healing body of Dylan O'Brien. The poor kid reportedly broke multiple bones in March in a severe stunt-car accident — no other details were given, but yee-ouch — and now it appears that he's not healed enough to continue shooting just yet, The Hollywood Reporter first reported … [Link]
Mashable » Most valuable toddler Riley Curry now has her very own magazine cover
Professional celebrity offspring Riley Curry finally got her officially sanctioned moment in the spotlight. She made her cover debut on the June issue of Parents Magazine, alongside Golden State Warrior dad Steph Curry, mom Ayesha Curry and baby sister Ryan. SEE ALSO: Adorable little Warriors fan asks Riley Curry to be his Valentine Riley built a name for herself during … [Link]
Mashable » Joe Biden lost $10 betting a Cadillac was quicker than a Tesla
It was old school versus new school. And new school won. SEE ALSO: Ford's Tesla Model 3 competitor could be called the 'Model E' Vice President Joe Biden visited the Vatican recently, and, in true Biden form, he placed a bet before meeting with one of the Cardinals. You know, as good Catholics do. Specifically, Biden bet a New York … [Link]
Mashable » Social media takes center stage in new 'Carmichael Show' episode
"Joe Carmichael is killing it on Facebook." So says Joe Carmichael, beaming. He has 52 friends, a captive audience and he'll never run out of opinions to type into his status updates. SEE ALSO: 9 TV shows that are trying to change the world for the better The only one not so pleased with this development is Joe's wife, Cynthia, … [Link]
Mashable » Leica's new crazy expensive digital camera doesn't have an LCD screen
A digital camera with no LCD screen? Who the heck would buy such a camera in 2016? That's the question, Leica surely asked itself when it decided to create the M-D (Typ 262), its newest rangefinder-style digital camera, which doesn't come with any kind of display on the back. SEE ALSO: Sony A6300 blows every mirrorless camera away with insane … [Link]
Slashdot » Slack To Disable Thousands of Logins Leaked on GitHub
An anonymous reader writes: Thursday one technology site reported that thousands of developers building bots for the team-collaboration tool Slack were exposing their login credentials in public GitHub repositories and tickets. "The irony is that a lot of these bots are mostly fun 'weekend projects', reported Detectify. "We saw examples of fit bots, reminding you to stretch throughout the day, … [Link]
Mashable » 9 things that'll help your startup grow after the incubator stage
Did you know the first business incubator opened in the U.S. in 1959? Now flash forward to today and there are more than 7,000 incubators worldwide (including Paul Graham’s Y Combinator). For decades, they have been helping startups with everything from technology training, crafting pitches, gaining knowledge from advisors, networking, office space and obtaining seed money. It’s also been found … [Link]
Mashable » 6 crucial tips to help you crowdfund responsibly for someone else
It's hard to talk about financial struggles in the digital age without talking about crowdfunding. Whether it’s raising money to support your new invention or for more personal needs, like hospital bills and college debt, crowdfunding gives almost anyone the opportunity to overcome financial burdens through the generosity of others. SEE ALSO: How to start a social good crowdfunding campaign But starting … [Link]
Mashable » 9 special experiences to share with long-distance moms
If you'll be far away from mom this Mother's Day, fear not. You can still give her a special experience from afar. Go beyond the "Have a good one!" phone call and plan a fun day with your mom, with a little help from technology. 
Image: Mashable Composite, Jordan McQueenSEE ALSO: Woman plans perfect Mother's Day surprise, delivery note ruins … [Link]
WIRED » Our 8 Favorite VR Experiences From the Tribeca Film Festival
VR is really finding its legs as a creative artform. Here are eight innovative virtual-reality experiences from this year's Tribeca Film Festival. The post Our 8 Favorite VR Experiences From the Tribeca Film Festival appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Sigh: We May Have Already Reached Peak Geek
In the new 'Geek's Guide to the Galaxy' podcast, author Rob Salkowitz discusses the possibility that even hardcore fans are tired of comics in pop culture. The post Sigh: We May Have Already Reached Peak Geek appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Space Photos of the Week: These Galaxy Clusters Are, Like, Crazy Mysterious
Space photos of the week, April 24–30, 2016. The post Space Photos of the Week: These Galaxy Clusters Are, Like, Crazy Mysterious appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Security News This Week: The FBI Gets Creative to Avoid Disclosing Its $1M iPhone Hack
Each Saturday we round up the news stories that we didn’t break or cover in depth at WIRED, but which deserve your attention nonetheless. The post Security News This Week: The FBI Gets Creative to Avoid Disclosing Its $1M iPhone Hack appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Gunning for Google, Comcast Preps Gigabit Internet That Works With Regular Cable
The Internet provider everyone loves to hate is gearing up to offer one gigabit per second Internet service in five U.S. cities. The post Gunning for Google, Comcast Preps Gigabit Internet That Works With Regular Cable appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Bison To Become First National Mammal Of The US
mdsolar quotes a report from Washington Post: North America used to be teeming with bison. But in one century, their numbers plummeted from tens of millions to just a few dozen in the wild after hunters nearly wiped out the continent's largest mammals. Now, the bison is about to become the first national mammal of the United States. The National … [Link]
Mashable » Martin Freeman talks about his 'state secret' in 'Love Actually' sex scenes
The very funny Martin Freeman stopped by The Graham Norton Show and gave all the details on his unusual Love Actually sex scenes, in which his character makes small talk while simulating sex as a stand-in for actors. "It wasn't meant to be turning anyone on," he said. "So if it did, shame on you!" There are euphemism galore as Freeman … [Link]
Mashable » These 1880s photos make you want to move to an English marsh
1887″Gathering Water Lilies."Image: Peter Henry Emerson/Royal Photographic Society/SSPL/Getty ImagesPhotographer Peter Henry Emerson captured distinctly “natural̶~ photos of the Norfolk broads, a flat region of interconnected shallow rivers, marshes and fens in eastern England. The photos' soft tones, peaceful, agrarian scenes and absence of modern symbols would go on to inspire the Pictorialism movement, which rejected the cold scientific realism and posited photography as a … [Link]
Mashable » Satanists want nothing to do with Ted Cruz, even if he is 'Lucifer in the flesh'
First former Speaker of the House John Boehner calls him "Lucifer in the flesh" then a representative for the Satanic Temple says presidential hopeful Ted Cruz lacks compassion. It's been a tough week for the Texas senator. After Boehner criticized his fellow Republicans' prickly nature while speaking at Stanford University on Wednesday night, The Friendly Atheist blog reached out to … [Link]
Mashable » A popular toymaker's website is giving visitors ransomware
Ransomware, a type of malware that holds your computer hostage until you pay a certain amount of money, seems to be getting more popular since it sprouted up in large-scale form in 2013. The website of Maisto International, a toymaker that primarily sells model vehicles and remote control vehicles, is playing host to some ransomware, Malwarebytes ~ Thursday. On the maisto.com homepage, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Record ivory burning shows world is failing Africa’s elephants
As Kenya prepares to symbolically destroy a huge stockpile of poached ivory, it is time for a radical rethink of how to save elephants, says Paola Cavalieri [Link]
Slashdot » Wireless Carriers To Adopt New Real-Time Text Protocol By December 2017
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Engadget: The FCC is ready to adopt a proposal that'll bring a new protocol to wireless networks to help people with disabilities communicate. It's called real-time text (RTT) and will be a replacement for the aging teletypewriter devices that let users transmit text conversations over traditional phone lines. According to the FCC's statement, … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft wants to connect all your favorite apps with Flow
There are so many different apps, programs and services we use on a daily basis, or even a minute-by-minute basis. Navigating through all those different things, while important, can be annoying. Email, texts, Twitter, Slack, Google Drive and Dropbox are just a few examples, and being able to condense that list down would be a huge help. Microsoft made Flow … [Link]
Mashable » Previously 'feral' dog sweetly saves life of sick hummingbird
Rex the dog has a rough past, but he's turning over a new feather. Before Rex was adopted, he used to attack cats and get in fights with other dogs. But a month after his adoption, Rex is showing his softer side — and it's saved the life of an injured hummingbird. When Rex noticed the sick bird in his … [Link]
Mashable » SpaceX's new 360 video puts you on the drone ship as a rocket lands
This is something else. An incredible new 360 video from Elon Musk's SpaceX puts you right on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean as the company's Falcon 9 rocket came in for its successful landing on April 8. The new video shows everything from the rocking of the ship as the rocket comes down to the deployment of its … [Link]
Mashable » Drake is welcome at Cheesecake Factory any time
To Drake, the Cheesecake Factory is a sacred space. On the Views track "Childs Play," Drizzy raps, “Why you gotta fight with me at Cheesecake? You know I love to go there.” Since game recognizes game, the chain restaurant has responded to the namecheck. SEE ALSO: 13 corny lyrics from 'Views' that prove Drake will never change So if a bad … [Link]
Mashable » YouTube on music industry backlash: We give more money back to creators than any platform
LOS ANGELES — YouTube wants the music industry to know it plays fair. A growing backlash from record labels and artists over music streams payouts prompted a column in The Guardian on Thursday by Christophe Muller, YouTube's hea~ of international music partnerships. SEE ALSO: Services like YouTube largely blamed for the music 'value gap' in new report Muller says YouTube was surprised that the labels … [Link]
Mashable » What does Apple's first sales drop in 13 years mean?
This week on MashTalk, we're taking stock of all things Apple after its first "bad" quarter in 13 years. Will the iPhone 7 turn things around? Has Apple reached its ceiling? SEE ALSO: Apple needs a hot new product, and it can't be another iPhone Plus, we try to see what struggling Twitter can do to right the ship and look at … [Link]
Mashable » Prince's jacket from the 'Purple Rain' movie is now being auctioned
Want a piece of Prince? Get ready, because it's being auctioned off. A one-of-a-kind leather jacket from Prince's 1984 flick, Purple Rain, will officially be up for sale come June 29 at the Profiles in History auction house. SEE ALSO: Prince's style invented the sex symbol The iconic piece was owned by the late singer, and it's most recognized in … [Link]
Mashable » Kim Kardashian faceswaps with North and it's just the worst
We finally know what little North West will look like as an adult, and it's strange. Now that Snapchat allows you to face swap with photos from your phone, filter connoisseur Kim Kardashian has decided to put her daughter North's face on her own. "Hi guys," she says. "This is so weird to face swap with North." Yes, Kim. It … [Link]
Mashable » Elisabeth Moss to star in Hulu adaptation of 'The Handmaid's Tale'
Elisabeth Moss is heading to Hulu. The digital network today announced that the Mad Men alum will star in its adaption of Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale, which on Friday also received a straight-to-series order. The show will be executive produced and written by Bruce Miller (The 100). Atwood will serve as consulting producer for the series, which will debut … [Link]
Mashable » Roger Goodell's other terrible ideas to 'make the draft exciting'
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell certainly has a way with words. That way can be best described as "wrong." Goodell referred to the very public plummet of potential first overall pick Laremy Tunsil (following a Twitter hack) as "exciting." SEE ALSO: Why Carson Wentz could be the biggest gem of this year's NFL Draft "I think it's all part of what makes … [Link]
Mashable » 13 corny lyrics from 'Views' that prove Drake will never change
Views has finally dropped, confirming that we'll never really miss the old Drake — because he hasn't gone anywhere. Aubrey Drake Graham spills all his emotions over 20 tracks, touching on all the drama of tampons, luxury vehicles, texting etiquette and The Cheesecake Factory. SEE ALSO: Put tiny Drake wherever you want with 'Views' album cover generator Here are some of the most … [Link]
Mashable » More tigers have been poached in India this year than in all of 2015
The tiger population may be on the rise, but so is poaching, according to the Wildlife Protection Society of India. A census report released Friday shows that the number of tigers poached in the country already exceeds the total tally for 2015. As of April 26, at least 28 tigers had been poached or seized, up three from last year's final … [Link]
Mashable » Golden retrievers struggle to climb up slide and reach owner
We all knew that one kid who would climb up the slide instead of actually sliding down it, usually because they were anti-establishment or still figuring out how the world works. It was (at least) the latter case for Instagram dog Teddy Bear and his larger companion Oliver, as they struggle reach their human at the top of the slide. Things … [Link]
Mashable » Share the warmth with hoodies designed specifically for hugging
Have you ever wanted to embrace a friend or loved one, but decided against it for fear of having to remove your hands from your warm pockets and expose them to the freezing air? Of course you have. Who hasn't? Together Wear — a line of hoodies designed with special back pockets for chilly hands — is here to solve this … [Link]
Mashable » What's coming to (and going from) HBO in May
Maybe you've heard of a little company called HBO? Even when it's not attached to Game of Thrones (another underdog in the entertainment game), the premium cable and streaming brand is broadcasting shows old and new — plus an impressive (but not overwhelming) movie library for those lazy nights in. Here's what's coming and going from HBO in May. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » 'Moist' make you cringe? One study has a theory for why
If you loathe the word 'moist,' you're not alone. There are many other humans squealing in disgust. It's no secret that many English speakers share an aversion to the word 'moist', for mysterious unexplained reasons. So a group of psychologists, lead by Professor Paul Thibodeau of Oberlin, decided to study what about the word offends so many people — and came up with … [Link]
Mashable » Cinderella's Castle at Disney World now available for fairytale weddings
Couples looking for their fairytale ending can now get married in front of Cinderella's castle in Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Florida. After undergoing renovation, a new plaza in front of the Fantasyland castle is available for weddings with up to 100 guests. SEE ALSO: Star Wars attractions at Disney World are a tractor beam for new fans The East Plaza … [Link]
Mashable » Spanish construction crew unearths 1,300 pound hoard of Roman coins
One Roman's loss is a modern historian's gain. A giant trove of Roman coins dating back to the 3rd and 4th centuries B.C.E. has been unearthed in Spain by a construction crew, CNN reported Friday. SEE ALSO: Roman mosaics are almost unrecognizable after botched restoration work The collection of bronze coins — weighing a staggering 1,300 pounds — was buried in … [Link]
Mashable » Student gets kicked out of gym for 'inappropriate' tank top
Most exercise wear is, to be frank, kind of disgusting: a miserable mashup of high school t-shirts, shorts we found in the laundry room and sandy athletic socks. So when Danielle, a student at Washington and Lee University, recently tried to go to her college gym, she threw on a trendy tank top. The student didn't think anything of it, … [Link]
Mashable » Trump critics and supporters take to streets after presidential rally in California
Hundreds of protesters swarmed the streets outside Donald Trump's rally in Southern California on Thursday night. Trump supporters and detractors faced off outside the sprawling Costa Mesa venue in Orange County. Authorities in riot gear and mounted police formed a barrier between themFull story: http://on.mash.to/1XY7rUO Read more…More about Protest, Donald Trump, Trump, Us World, and Politics [Link]
Mashable » Hooligans swing off the bottom of a bridge for high flying dunks
If your friends went and jumped off a bridge would you do it too? Probably if they were doing sweet dunks like these. YouTubers Dunking Devils made a day out of swinging some high flying slam dunks on this bridge-suspended hoop. 'Daily Show' parody transforms Trump's best quotes into glorious rap masterpiece Previously 'feral' dog sweetly saves life of sick … [Link]
Mashable » Sneaky bird takes advantage of sleepy dog to create its nest
When you're trying to build a fortress, you should always take advantage of recycled and found materials. Well, this crafty bird was in need of some comfy, warm fur to build its nest, but unfortunately there was a very limited supply in the area. SEE ALSO: Baby helps dog find treat at the end of a long struggle There was, … [Link]
Slashdot » Developer Installs Windows 95 On An Apple Watch
An anonymous reader writes: Developer Nick Lee has successfully installed Windows 95 on his Apple Watch. It works, but it runs very slow. For example, it takes about an hour for the OS to boot up. In a blog post, Lee points out the Apple Watch features specs capable of running the old OS. To get Windows 95 running on … [Link]
Slashdot » White House Releases Report On How To Spur Smart-Gun Technology
Lucas123 writes: A report commissioned by the White House involving the Defense, Justice and Homeland Security Departments has begun a process to define, for the first time, the requirements that manufacturers would need to meet for federal, state, and municipal law enforcement agencies to consider purchasing firearms with "smart" safety technology. They've committed to completing that process by October, and … [Link]
WIRED » San Francisco’s Trump Protest Sums Up Election 2016 in One Flaming Piñata
Donald Trump's latest visit to California was met with an hours-long protest in front of the Hyatt Regency hotel in Burlingame—and much of it was covered live by old and new media outlets. The post San Francisco's Trump Protest Sums Up Election 2016 in One Flaming Piñata appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Texas man proves why we don't need bathroom police
As if anti-LGBTQ laws aren't restrictive enough, some people are now taking bathroom-policing into their own hands. This was the experience of Jessica Rush, a Texas woman who attempted to use a woman's restroom at the Baylor Medical Center in Frisco this week, only to be followed into the bathroom by a man. Rush said the man, who she estimated … [Link]
Slashdot » US Steel Says China Is Using Cyber Stealth To Steal Its Secrets
An anonymous reader writes: U.S. Steel Corp. filed a trade complaint with the International Trade Commission: "The Chinese industry has formed a cartel that sets purchase and sale prices, and controls production and export volumes to target export markets. The Chinese industry has used its government to steal U.S. Steel's closely guarded trade secrets and uses those trade secrets to … [Link]
Mashable » Need new luggage? Rolls-Royce will sell you this 6-piece set for $45,854
What do you think the nickname for a Rolls-Royce roller bag might be? A "roller roller?" No, really, I am asking. You tell me. SEE ALSO: Beverly Hills plans to use autonomous vehicles for public transportation On Friday, Rolls-Royce unveiled a six-piece luggage set made for jet-set Rolls-Royce owners who want to bring the elite elegance of their motorcar with … [Link]
Mashable » John Krasinski set to star as Jack Ryan in new Amazon series
LOS ANGELES — Move over, Chris Pine: There's a new Jack Ryan in Hollywood. John Krasinski has been tapped to play the CIA hero for a new Amazon drama series based on the Tom Clancy books. SEE ALSO: John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer had a Jim/Pam reunion in New York The series, made with Paramount TV, is co-created by Lost alumni Carlton … [Link]
Mashable » Dylan O’Brien's injuries put 'Maze Runner' indefinitely on ice
LOS ANGELES — The Maze Runner hit an obstacle it couldn't scramble over: the still-healing body of Dylan O'Brien. The poor kid reportedly broke multiple bones in March in a severe stunt-car accident — no other details were given, but yee-ouch — and now it appears that he's not healed enough to continue shooting just yet, The Hollywood Reporter first reported … [Link]
Slashdot » Devuan Releases Beta of Systemd-Free 'Debian Fork' Base System
jaromil writes: Devuan beta is released today, following up the Debian fork declaration and progress made during the past two years. Devuan now provides an alternative upgrade path to Debian, and switching is easy from both Wheezy and Jessie. From The Register: "Devuan came into being after a rebellion by a self-described 'Veteran Unix Admin collective' argued that Debian had … [Link]
Mashable » Most valuable toddler Riley Curry now has her very own magazine cover
Professional celebrity offspring Riley Curry finally got her officially sanctioned moment in the spotlight. She made her cover debut on the June issue of Parents Magazine, alongside Golden State Warrior dad Steph Curry, mom Ayesha Curry and baby sister Ryan. SEE ALSO: Adorable little Warriors fan asks Riley Curry to be his Valentine Riley built a name for herself during … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Let people most affected by gene editing write CRISPR rules
At a human gene editing summit in Paris today, scientists, ethicists and lawyers made the case for those affected by gene editing to call the shots [Link]
Slashdot » Billionaire Investor Carl Icahn Sells Entire Stake In Apple
An anonymous reader writes: Billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn said he has sold his entire stake in Apple, citing the risk of China's influence on the stock. The report comes after Apple announced its first earnings decline in more than a decade, where Apple's revenue is dropping 26% year-over-year. Icahn is concerned with the barriers to trade that China's authoritarian … [Link]
Mashable » Joe Biden lost $10 betting a Cadillac was quicker than a Tesla
It was old school versus new school. And new school won. SEE ALSO: Ford's Tesla Model 3 competitor could be called the 'Model E' Vice President Joe Biden visited the Vatican recently, and, in true Biden form, he placed a bet before meeting with one of the Cardinals. You know, as good Catholics do. Specifically, Biden bet a New York … [Link]
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