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 » Trump's 'woman's card' insult inspires hugely successful Kickstarter campaign
When Donald J. Trump criticized Hillary Clinton last Tuesday for playing the "woman's card," Zach Wahls, a 24-year-old Clinton supporter, thought a lot about the insult. SEE ALSO: Every woman has met a man like Donald Trump Then early on Wednesday morning, partly inspired by a tweet suggesting how the Clinton campaign could capitalize on Trump's comments, Wahls had an idea: … [Link]
Mashable » Staff and faculty can now be armed on public college campuses in Tennessee
A bill allowing staff and faculty at Tennessee's public colleges and universities to be armed on campus became law on Monday without Republican Gov. Bill Haslam's signature. SEE ALSO: The NRA is giving your favorite fairy tale characters guns Haslam said in a statement that he disagreed with the bill for not allowing campus leader "to make their own decisions … [Link]
Mashable » Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell throw out the rule book in 'Bad Moms' trailer
It’s moms gone wild in the first trailer for STX Entertainment’s Bad Moms, a film about mothers who throw away the rule book in favor of tough, controversial, or otherwise “bad” parenting. SEE ALSO: Andy Samberg goes Bieber and beyond in The Lonely Island's 'Popstar' trailer Bad Moms comes from writer/directors Jon Lucas and Scott Moore (The Hangover), starring Mila … [Link]
Mashable » All the people who dressed like robots at the Met Gala
Note: This post will be continually updated throughout the event. How do you get celebs to do the robot? Plan a Met Gala with a theme closely tied to technology. Celebrities marched the red carpet on Monday night at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, in looks that screamed a pretty cliché idea of technology: silver, a.k.a. robots, a.k.a MacBooks. … [Link]
Mashable » Met Gala 2016: See all the high-tech, high-fashion looks here
Just call her Apple Wintour. It's the first Monday in May, which means celebrities and fashionistas alike will flock to the Metropolitan Museum for Anna Wintour's resplendent gala, which boasts a high-tech theme this year alongside its high-fashion. SEE ALSO: 'Humans of New York' photographer captures intimate Met Gala moments The gala's theme, "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age … [Link]
Slashdot » Self-Driving Features Could Lead To More Sex In Moving Cars, Expert Warns
An anonymous reader writes: According to CBC.ca, "At least one expert is anticipating that, as the so-called 'smart' cars get smarter, there will eventually be an increase in an unusual form of distracted driving: hanky-panky behind the wheel." Barrie Kirk of the Canadian Automated Vehicles Centre of Excellence said, "I am predicting that, once computers are doing the driving, there … [Link]
Geek Culture » A review of Dyson vacuum repair service
We've had our Dyson vacuum cleaner for about 8 years now, and it's been great, but after dropping it down the stairs and various other bangs, it's seen better days and was time to either fix it or get a new one. The head of the unit wouldn't lower properly, and the clutch broke so that the carpet brush didn't … [Link]
Mashable » The Rock's new motivational app may finally get you off your ass and into the gym
If you follow The Rock (Dwayne Johnson) on Twitter and Instagram, you're already familiar with his near daily posts of inspirational messages, photos of workout routines and personal goal achievements. Now the former wrestler turned movie action hero has decided to turn his weekly habit into an app called The Rock Clock. SEE ALSO: 7-year-old battling cancer finally gets his … [Link]
Slashdot » Greenpeace Leaks Big Part Of Secret TTIP Documents
An anonymous reader writes: The environmental group Greenpeace has obtained 248 pages of classified documents from the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) trade talks. The group warns EU standards on the environment and public health risk being undermined by compromises with the US, specifically that US corporations may erode Europe's consumer protections. The TTIP would "harmonize regulations across a … [Link]
Mashable » Bitcoin businesses want to stop talking about the creator, thank you very much
Bitcoin has survived the collapse of one of its largest exchanges, public associations with the seedy underbelly of Silk Road and severe price fluctuations that would make the most seasoned Wall Street trader's head explode. Now some of Bitcoin business leaders and investors believe it is on the cusp of surviving another difficult obstacle as old as the digital currency … [Link]
Mashable » Little kid responds to Jack-in-the-box with shock, outrage
Jack-in-the-boxes have terrorized far too many toddlers, for far too long. At first glance, this little boy might seem to have a slightly exaggerated response to this Jack-in-the-box. But think of the psychological dynamics at play in the toy. A panicked clown pops out of a tiny box and at your face. Terror — not laughter — is the only … [Link]
Mashable » Teen high on anesthesia is having the best time ever
He may be happy now, but once that anesthesia wears off he's going to be in a little bit of pain. After getting his arm reset from a break, this kid named Brandon started to wake up from weird, drug-induced state. Despite the woman's best attempts to keep Brandon quiet, he was super pumped about his trip to Dubai he … [Link]
Popular Science » Buckyball: The Magic Molecule
Science Our August 1991 cover story, in honor of Harry Kroto's passing This past weekend, Sir Harry Kroto, co-discoverer of buckyballs, passed away. He was 79 years old. [Link]
Popular Science » Study Finds Fireworks Contaminated Groundwater Near Mount Rushmore
Environment Cause baby you're a menace to society Fireworks have kind of a terrible environmental reputation. And it's getting worse. [Link]
Slashdot » Climate-Exodus Expected In The Middle East And North Africa
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Phys.Org: Researchers of the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry and the Cyprus Institute in Nicosia have calculated that the Middle East and North Africa could become so hot that human habitability is compromised. The goal of limiting global warming to less than two degrees Celsius, agreed at the recent UN climate summit in … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How Utility and Ecosystem APIs Are Different
In 2011, Eventbrite had a single API integration (with MailChimp), but began developing an API program to drive developer activity in the hope that it would drive more business. In this guest post on the Catchy Agency blog, Eventbrite Product Manager Mitch Colleran discusses how they went about building that program, and some of the things they learned along the … [Link]
Mashable » 44 books on 44 presidents: The impeachment of a Jerk-in-Chief
Editor's note: This is the seventeenth entry in the writer's year-long project to read one book about each of the U.S. Presidents by Election Day 2016. You can also follow Marcus' progress at the @44in52 Twitter account and with this 44 in 52 Spreadsheet. I really have a way of getting ahead of myself. Case in point: Just two books … [Link]
Popular Science » CERN Confirms: Large Hadron Collider Downed By Small Beech Marten
Animals NOT a weasel! Let this all be a cautionary tale to the rest of us to A) not touch complex electrical equipment if we don't know what we're doing and B) not rush to judgement when it… [Link]
Mashable » WhatsApp is blocked in Brazil — again
Facebook's WhatsApp has been blocked in Brazil for 72 hours, following a judge's ruling. The ban, which went into effect at 2 p.m. local time, is the second time in less than six months that a Brazilian court has blocked the popular messaging app in the country. SEE ALSO: WhatsApp now supports end-to-end encryption on all its apps The ban, … [Link]
Mashable » In-N-Out egg rolls are the latest fast-food delicacy
Epic Meal Time's Josh Elkin has taken fast food to the next level, combining two American favorites — burgers and egg rolls. He's taken a beloved In-N-Out burger, deconstructed it, and transformed it into a deep fried dream, french fries included. Now you won't have to make the painful decision between burgers or Chinese food. 30 animators remixed the awesome … [Link]
Slashdot » 20-Yr-Old Compaq Laptop Is Still Crucial to Maintaining McLaren's Multi-Million Dollar Cars
An anonymous reader writes: It may come as a surprise to many, but the 20-year-old Compaq LTE 5280 still plays a vital role in maintaining multi-million dollar McLaren F1s. Jalopnik recently visited McLaren's Special Operations workshop where it found several of Compaq's old laptops serving their masters. Why do they rely on these dated computers, you ask? A McLaren Special … [Link]
Mashable » George Takei gets real about 'cringeworthy' Marvel casting for 'Doctor Strange'
George Takei isn't happy about Tilda Swinton's casting in Marvel's Doctor Strange, and he wants all 9.7 million of his Facebook followers to know. The actor posted a Facebook status lambasting the "cringeworthy" casting choice on Saturday. "So let me get this straight," he writes. "You cast a white actress so you wouldn’t hurt sales…in Asia? This backpedaling is nearly as … [Link]
Mashable » 8 plot lines we'd like to see in Lebron's 'Space Jam' sequel
At long last, the greatest basketball film of all time is getting a sequel. Mashable confirmed the development of Space Jam 2 on May 2. Starring Lebron James, directed by Justin Lin and featuring a bunch of cartoons, the film will surely spark even more debates about Lebron's legacy in the shadow of Michael Jordan. SEE ALSO: Bidding for Michael Jordan's 'Space … [Link]
Mashable » Trudge through your morning routine with Tobypuff a poofy chow chow
Not a morning person? Neither is this little poof ball. Kickstarting your day can be difficult sometimes, so we've enlisted one-year-old cream chow chow Tobypuff to advise you on motoring through your morning and getting into your day. SEE ALSO: Dog owner remembers his best friend on Instagram by giving away tennis balls Read more… 1. Get out of bed … [Link]
Mashable » Tootsie, the diligent 81-year-old Texan, keeps her local BBQ joint afloat
Tootsie knows her way around a spit-fire BBQ and a way into our hearts. A short documentary by Vimeo film-making account, YETI Cooler, presents Tootsie, an 81-year-old groundskeeper. She's praised by those that know her, an inspiration to those who don't and she also barbecues. The octogenarian reached special acclaim in 2008, when the BBQ joint where she works, Snow's Barbecue … [Link]
Slashdot » Samsung, Nvidia End Their Patent Lawsuits
Reader itwbennett writes: In September 2014, Nvidia sued both Samsung and Qualcomm, asking for shipments of Galaxy phones and tablets with graphics processors from Qualcomm, ARM and Imagination Technologies to be blocked. Samsung fired back, suing Nvidia for patent infringement, and for supposedly false claims by Nvidia that its Tegra K1 was the world's fastest mobile processor. Now, in an … [Link]
Popular Science » All The Habitable Planets (Ok, Just Three) Are Hanging Out Around This Ultracool Star
Space Sooooo popular Sometimes being cool is totally hot. [Link]
Popular Science » Tesla Car's Air Filter Tested Against Simulated Bioweapons
Cars Also works against pollution Tesla air filter good. [Link]
Mashable » Sony filed a patent for contact lenses that take photos
With all these smart eyewear patents and research studies popping up over the last couple years, it's looking more and more like we're all going to be seeing the world from behind high-tech lenses. Sony filed a patent for smart contact lenses, joining the likes of Google and Samsung in the scramble to get in on the future of eyewear … [Link]
Mashable » How the 'Silicon Valley' set stays accurate and up-to-date
At its core, Silicon Valley is a comedy. But what Richard Toyon and Jennifer Mueller do to help take the show from written scripts to completed episodes isn’t necessarily comedic. Toyon and Mueller are the show’s production designer and set decorator, respectively, and they’re tasked with creating a set that is as true-to-life as possible, even though it’s for an inherently fictional show. While the popular HBO … [Link]
Slashdot » Without Encryption, Everything Stops, Says Snowden
An anonymous reader writes about Snowden's appearance on a debate with CNN's Fareed Zakaria: Edward Snowden defended the importance of encryption, calling it the "backbone of computer security." He said, "Encryption saves lives. Encryption protects property. Without it, our economy stops. Our government stops. Everything stops. Our intelligence agencies say computer security is a bigger problem than terrorism, than crime, … [Link]
Mashable » Hulk Hogan is suing Gawker. Again.
It's Round Two, and it's only getting dirtier from here. Hulk Hogan is reportedly suing Gawker for allegedly leaking a tape to the National Enquirer and Radar Online in which he repeatedly uses a racial slur. The lawsuit comes just months after Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, won a $140 million settlement over Gawker's publication of a clip of a sex tape … [Link]
Mashable » Insomniacs, rejoice: Classic Disney shows are coming to late-night on Freeform
Freeform apparently knows you like to fall asleep to the sounds of Lizzie McGuire. The network has announced plans to air some classic Disney Channel TV shows during a new late-night block called That's So Throwback. SEE ALSO: Don't worry: Nickelodeon will take good care of your beloved TV memories As the name hints, That's So Raven will be included … [Link]
Mashable » Standing desk for kids basically rewards squirming
The success of the standing desk in modern offices has trickled down to schools. FluidStance already makes balance boards and standing desks for adults, but it's taking to Kickstarter with a classroom-friendly version, called UpGrade. SEE ALSO: People who work in offices should stand for 2 hours a day The company describes its board as a way to increase a person's, … [Link]
WIRED » The US Is Finally Taking on Methane, Climate Change’s Hidden Villain
The greenhouse gas hasn't gotten the attention such a potent carbon-polluter deserves. But that's about to change. The post The US Is Finally Taking on Methane, Climate Change's Hidden Villain appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » A musical day in the life of an office shih tzu
Don't assume dogs don't work. With a little help, they can hold down an office job with the best of 'em. The video, posted by Niels Beeks, features his shih tzu Jazzy typing away set to Leroy Anderson's 1950 novelty song, "The Typewriter" (he's also well known for composing the holiday ear worm "Sleigh Ride"). The original song was, of … [Link]
Mashable » 1985 Newspaper spookily predicts prices of everyday items in year 2000
Few things about the future captivate us like tech innovations, potential historical events and, especially, supermarket prices. Redditor LDM312 found an old, San Francisco Bay Area newspaper from 1985 that predicted what the prices of common, everyday items would be in the year 2000, based on trends of the day. SEE ALSO: Teacher trolls student with worst letter of recommendation … [Link]
Slashdot » Gas Delivery Startups Want to Fill Up Your Car Anywhere, But It Might Not Be Legal
Eric Newcomer, reporting for Bloomberg: A new crop of startups are trying to make gas stations obsolete. Tap an app, and they'll bring the gas to you, filling up your car while you're at work or at home. Filld, WeFuel, Yoshi, Purple and Booster Fuels have started operating in a few cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, Nashville, … [Link]
Mashable » 30 animators remixed the awesome 'Super Smash Bros. Melee' intro
Here's a fun one for Nintendo fans: A group of 30 animators spent the past year recreating moments from the intro to Super Smash Bros. Melee, then pieced it all together. The result? A dizzying mish-mash of artistic styles featuring some of the most beloved characters from Nintendo's playbook. Super Smash Bros. Melee is still one of the popular releases in … [Link]
Mashable » 'Space Jam 2' with LeBron James tags Justin Lin to direct
LOS ANGELES — They finally found a suitable heir to step into the Space Jam shoes. No, we're not talking about LeBron James stepping in for Michael Jordan — although that's been a rumor for months now. We're talking about Justin Lin stepping in for Joe Pytka. Lin, who directed Fast & Furious 6 and will drop Star Trek Beyond this summer, … [Link]
Popular Science » 'Space Jam 2' Believes It Can Fly
Entertainment This time starring LeBron James (with hopefully more Quad City DJ's) Fresh off 'Trainwreck,' LeBron will again grace the silver screen… [Link]
Mashable » This is the only explanation for Leicester City's incredible Premiere League season
The incredible, 5,000 to 1 odds of Leicester City winning the English Premiere League is looking like it may actually happen. Depending on the outcome of a Tottenham-Chelsea game today, the massive underdogs may just take the title. SEE ALSO: Woman persuades husband to make the worst possible decision about his football team After starting this season in last place, … [Link]
Mashable » How to start a mid-air fight: Put a first class cabin on the plane
Want to see airline passengers do a great impression of the Hulk? Parade the economy passengers through first class before a long flight. In a study published Monday, researchers found two big factors that increased the likelihood of air rage incidents: Whether or not there was a first class cabin on board, and whether or not economy passengers had to … [Link]
Mashable » Avocado roses are like a bouquet for your breakfast plate
Flower shopping for a loved one? Drop the bodega blooms and pick up an avocado. Avocado "roses" — thinly sliced fruit coiled into a neat swirl — are a common sight on Instagram, where aesthetic comes first. Food bloggers use them to top toast, grain bowls, salads, poached eggs and pretty much every other heavily 'grammed breakfast food. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
WIRED » Marvel at the Wonder of Star Wars: The Force Awakens Recreated in Emoji
This three-minute version of J.J. Abrams' movie even has BB-8's flaming thumbs-up and Kylo Ren and Rey's Force-off. The post Marvel at the Wonder of Star Wars: The Force Awakens Recreated in Emoji appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Carly Fiorina falls off stage, Ted Cruz keeps shaking hands
Drop it like it's hot, Carly. During a Ted Cruz campaign event in Indiana on Sunday, Cruz's running mate and former presidential wannabe Carly Fiorina took a fall off stage shortly after introducing Cruz and family. Cruz, however, didn't seem to care. SEE ALSO: Satanists want nothing to do with Ted Cruz, even if he is 'Lucifer in the flesh' … [Link]
Slashdot » WhatsApp Blocked in Brazil for 72 Hours Over Data Dispute
An anonymous reader cites an article on TechCrunch: WhatsApp, Facebook's messaging service that recently rolled out end-to-end encryption to its users, will be blocked in Brazil for 72 hours, starting this afternoon. A Brazilian judge ordered telecom providers in the country to block WhatsApp today in a dispute over access to encrypted data. Judge Marcel Montalvao has ordered WhatsApp to … [Link]
Popular Science » Beautiful Visualization Captures The Motions Of A Kung Fu Fighter
Entertainment Putting the "art" in martial arts Different styles of martial arts have different "shapes". [Link]
Mashable » Excited bulldog uses his great body shape to roll down hills
Bulldogs may not have the best bodies for running around, but they're sure great at rolling. Check out JuJu, an English bulldog from New York City who has mastered the fine art rolling down hills. Kangaroo kick-punches car driving down rural Australian road In-N-Out egg rolls are the latest fast-food delicacy Tootsie, the diligent 81-year-old Texan, keeps her local … [Link]
Slashdot » Chrome Overtakes Internet Explorer For Most Popular Desktop Browser
Google Chrome is now the most widely used desktop browser. According to the latest figures from marketing and research firm Net Applications (which looked into data from over 40,000 websites), in April, Chrome captured 41.66 percent of the market, surpassing Internet Explorer which now sits at 41.35 percent. Brad Sams writes:This growth by Chrome should not be too surprising as … [Link]
Mashable » YouTube star Casey Neistat takes a second shot with his Beme video app
When YouTube star Casey Neistat launched his Beme video app last summer to his nearly one million subscribers, it blew up right out of the gate: In just a few days, half a million people downloaded the app and double that number of videos were uploaded to the platform. It was deemed one of the most unique, freshest takes on … [Link]
Mashable » Elephants take their final bow at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
The iconic performing elephants of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus ended their stage careers on Sunday afternoon with their final show in Rhode Island. The six Asian elephants paraded before the crowd in Providence and balanced on their hind legs, then took their final bow before a crowd of thousands. The final troupe of performers are just … [Link]
Mashable » Man tracks down lost iPad with technology and balloons
Shelby Bonnie had just made a connection at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport when he realized he had misplaced his iPad. He was flying from San Francisco to the Bahamas on April 22, and told the New York Times he believes he set the device aside when he was rearranging the contents of his carry-on. That could have been the end of … [Link]
WIRED » How Craig Wright Privately ‘Proved’ He Created Bitcoin
One of Bitcoin's first coders describes Craig Wright's private "proof" that he created the cryptocurrency, in contrast with his flimsy public evidence. The post How Craig Wright Privately 'Proved' He Created Bitcoin appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Jay Z and Blue Ivy dance the night away at Formation tour
Despite the many rumors of Jay Z's alleged affair, amplified by infinite in Beyoncé's HBO special, Lemonade, Jay appears to be standing tall and supporting his wife during her Formation World Tour. At Bey's recent concert in Tampa, the rapper was caught dancing backstage to his wife's hit song, "End of Time" with daughter, Blue Ivy. SEE ALSO: Beyonce's Formation World Tour … [Link]
Slashdot » Audiophile Torrent Site What.CD Fully Pwnable Thanks To Wrecked RNG
Reader mask.of.sanity writes: Users of popular audiophile torrent site What.CD can make themselves administrators to completely compromise the private music site and bypass its notorious download ratio limits thanks to the use of the mt_rand function for password resets, a researcher has found. From the report (edited and condensed):What.CD is the world's most popular high quality music private torrent site … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. airlines had a monster 2015 — not that it helped you much
Look no further for proof that the U.S. airline industry is raking it in. The U.S. Department of Transportation reported Monday that passenger airlines in the U.S. had an after-tax net profit of $25.6 billion in 2015 — compared to a mere $7.5 billion in 2014. SEE ALSO: The worst things people do on airplanes, ranked Before taxes, the 25 … [Link]
Mashable » Misty Copeland reveals how Prince secretly saved a Harlem ballet school
Misty Copeland is one of ballet's brightest stars — and Prince knew that well before everyone else. The Purple One, who died in April, worked with the famous ballerina as early as 2009, casting her in his "Crimson and Clover" video. Prince also brought Copeland with him on tour in Europe, as well as to Madison Square Garden in New … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Trio of Earth-sized planets around nearby star could reveal life
Astronomers have discovered three exoplanets in orbit around a nearby dwarf star, making them good targets for atmospheric analysis [Link]
New Scientist – News » Game of bones: first Europeans’ shifting fortunes found in DNA
Prehistoric Europe was a dynamic place where human populations would rise to dominance, get swept aside by others and then rise again years later, and a new genetic analysis shows what happened [Link]
New Scientist – News » Rain spawns more rain when it falls on ploughed land
As rain falls on soil it can loft tiny organic particles into the air, which help to form clouds and generate more rain. This could have consequences for climate models [Link]
Popular Science » Boiling Water Might Have Carved Mars's Mysterious Dark Streaks
Space A watched pot never boils. But Mars might. With an average temperature of minus 67 degrees Fahrenheit, Mars would seem to be too cold to have liquid water on its surface. [Link]
Mashable » Inflatable furniture that is perfect for inside and outside the pool
Why buy patio furniture and pool floats when one product will serve as both? Aquatic lifestyle company, Pigro Felice, has put together a line of inflatable furniture not only works in the pool, but beside the pool as well. SEE ALSO: Finally, a chair that will give the hugs we all need sometimes Available in shades of white, blue and gray, … [Link]
WIRED » Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Blasts Off to Space This Fall
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare will be released November 4. Special editions of the game will include a remastered version of Call of Duty 4. The post Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Blasts Off to Space This Fall appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 7-year-old battling cancer finally gets his wish to meet The Rock
After months of waiting, Gabriel 'Tater' Singleton was finally able to meet his hero, The Rock. In February, Mashable shared Singleton's story of the boy posing with a handwritten sign, pleading people to share it, so that he may have the opportunity to meet Dwayne Johnson. Finally, last week, Singleton's wish came true. SEE ALSO: John Cena and The Rock unite … [Link]
Slashdot » With AI Getting Better at Cognitive Abilities, Humans Will Have Even Fewer Jobs
An anonymous reader writes: It is no secret that machines have come to largely replace physical labor, and computers surpass human beings in processing data. But in the future, the development of artificial intelligence may render humans obsolete even in the realm of emotional intelligence (warning: annoying popup adverts), according to Yuval Harari, a renowned professor of history. Harari said:AI … [Link]
Mashable » Researchers hack Samsung SmartThings, exposing vulnerabilities
Is your smart home too smart for its own good? A home full of connected devices like front-door locks, motion sensors, thermostats and smoke alarms all talking to a central hub and controllable via an app is the promise of smart home platforms like Samsung SmartThings. But all that interconnectivity of high-value home devices is also, apparently, catnip to hackers, … [Link]
Popular Science » Flyboard Blows Away Previous Hoverboard Flight Record
Aviation Hoverboard breaks hoverboard record for hoverboards Hoverboard breaks hoverboard record for hoverboards. [Link]
Mashable » The Air Case is the ultra-thin battery case Apple should have made
I'm in love with an iPhone battery case. Yeah, I still can't believe it either. But hear me out. There are tons and tons of iPhone battery cases to pick from. Last year, I highlighted the seven best ones for any situation. iPhone battery cases usually forsake form for function. After all, they exist to keep your iPhone powered up, not … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists Discover Three Potentially Habitable Planets
Scientists have discovered three Earth-sized planets that look ideally suited to search for signs of life beyond our solar system. A team of astronomers from MIT and the University of Liege detected three planets orbiting an ultracool dwarf star — just 40 light years from Earth using a prototype telescope called TRAPPIST which is capable of looking at 60 nearby … [Link]
Mashable » How 'Dangerous Golf' turns the world's most boring sport into explosive fun
Long ago, Alex Ward had the crazy notion that staged car crashes could make for a good video game. So he got to work on it with the team at Criterion Games, and the Burnout series was born. Now Ward is back with another crazy notion. The gist: Golf is a boring sport, but it doesn't have to be. You just … [Link]
Mashable » Disney presents 'Star Wars,' 'As Told By Emoji'
LOS ANGELES — The force is strong with the Emojis. In the newest episode of YouTube series "As Told By Emoji," Disney Interactive Media delves into LucasFilm's Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Mashable debuted the season 2 premiere (above). SEE ALSO: 'Star Wars' contest will let you do almost anything with Mark Hamill The popular series — from Disney's digital arm — … [Link]
Mashable » Nick Offerman to host 2016 Webby Awards
Nick Offerman — the actor and comedian best known for his role as Ron Swanson on NBC’s Parks and Recreation — is set to host one of the Internet's most exciting nights: the 20th Annual Webby Awards. “Nick is one of the most talented and versatile actors and comedians out there and perfectly captures the creativity and ingenuity that The Webby Awards love … [Link]
Mashable » The U.S. has a major cheese surplus and we ain't mad about it
Americans sure know how to say, "cheese." While you may think you're already doing your American duty by eating more cheese than is responsible, it's time to do more for your country. SEE ALSO: Teens are using pictures of cheesecake to defend a girl's prom dress According to Bloomberg, the U.S. is sitting on a 1.2 billion pound stockpile of … [Link]
Mashable » We're sorry 'Ms. Jackson,' this Muppets cover is for real
We could watch Muppets covering Outkast forever. Forever? Forever ever? For-ever ever? YouTuber isthishowyougoviral&#~ Muppets footage to OutKast's "Ms. Jackson," featuring Gonzo as Andre 3000 and Kermit as Big Boi. A musical day in the life of an office shih tzu 30 animators remixed the awesome 'Super Smash Bros. Melee' intro Little soccer player takes a tiny break mid-game to hug his brother … [Link]
Mashable » Indian teenager dies after accidentally shooting himself while taking a gun selfie
An Indian teenager died after accidentally shooting himself with his father’s revolver while taking a gun selfie. The 15-year-old boy was rushed to the local hospital, but died due to severe head injuries. See also: India had more selfie deaths in 2015 than anywhere else in the world The incident occurred at Ramandeep Singh's home in the north Indian city of … [Link]
Mashable » Little soccer player takes a tiny break mid-game to hug his brother
Ball is life, but also so is hug. Ball and hug are life. When his soccer game strayed over to the sidelines, this little soccer player took a quick moment to show his supportive little brother some love with a quick hug. Strengthened by the brotherly love, he rejoined the strike downfield. Excited bulldog uses his great body shape to … [Link]
Mashable » Misty Copeland is excited for girls to see a Barbie with ‘muscles and brown skin’
Barbie's latest doll is on point. Ballerina Misty Copeland is the newest star to get her own Barbie, part of the company's "You Can Be Anything" campaign. Copeland's Mattel treatment comes almost a year after the dancer made history by becoming the first African American woman to be named a principal ballerina with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre. The doll has … [Link]
Mashable » Squirrely McSquirrelface taunts house cat through glass door
Although cute, squirrels can be total jerks sometimes. Check out this little rodent, who has taken up residence on this family's glass door, despite the cat's disapproval. Or maybe the squirrel is just trying to watch the TV in the living room. Excited bulldog uses his great body shape to roll down hills Thousands are sharing this slain Indian soldier's … [Link]
Mashable » 8 times 'Game of Thrones' insiders blatantly lied to you about Jon Snow
[Caution: Game of Thrones spoilers ahead!] If a man is only as good as his word, then the cast and showrunners of Game of Thrones are NO GOOD AT ALL. Impressive alumni of the J.J. Abrams/Benedict Cumberbatch School of Widespread Untruths, everyone from Kit Harrington to Game of Thrones directors to Siri herself has been lying about the fate of a certain character … [Link]
Mashable » Newly discovered exoplanets may be best hope yet for finding alien life
Scientists have discovered three new planets that may be the most likely location for alien life yet discovered. The newfound planets circle a star just 40 light-years away from Earth. The findings were presented Monday in a new study in the journal Nature Geoscience The three worlds all circle the ultracool dwarf star TRAPPIST-1, and all are just about the size … [Link]
Mashable » Clash Up is a music video series that lets you make your own mashups
Ever wondered what it'd sound like if the Notorious B.I.G.'s "Big Poppa" were mixed with a little bit of A-Ha's "Take On Me"? No? Never? Well, that's just one of the wonderfully weird mashups you can create wth Clash Up, the latest series of interactive music videos from Interlude. Each video in the series features a group of artists across … [Link]
Slashdot » Datto Launches Datto Drive For SMBs; Offers 1TB at $10 a Month For Unlimited Users
Austin McChord, Datto's founder writes: In the era of nearly free cloud storage why on earth am I paying $15 a month per user (for Dropbox and Box). This seems absurd. As the founder of a cloud storage company I thought we could fix this. We combined OwnCloud which is an enterprise level open source file sync and share solution … [Link]
Mashable » Kangaroo kick-punches car driving down rural Australian road
And this is reason #1,285 not to move to Australia. Dashcam footage from a driver in Castlemaine, northwest of Melbourne, Australia on Sunday shows a kangaroo jumping onto the left side of a car as it drives down a winding road. The driver was understandably angry about it. Through the reflection, it looks as if the windshield is cracked and the … [Link]
Popular Science » 'Silicon Valley’ Is Secretly Teaching You About The Real Tech Industry
Entertainment Season three of the HBO sitcom borrowed from Facebook and Google Pied Piper moves beyond peer-to-peer distribution in season three, and introduces neural networks into the compression platform. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Recycled coffee grounds could make roads smoother and greener
Mixing coffee grounds with waste slag from the steel industry produces a material strong enough for use in road construction [Link]
Mashable » For one sick pup, bonnets are a dog's best friend
Sometimes illness isn't all bad, as it can bring around new fashion trends that will make your tail wag. For example, Dilly the adorable pup with an ear infection. SEE ALSO: 16 of the most useless emoji and how to make them useful To help little Dilly heal, owner and Reddit user Jslowb fashioned a doggie 'bonnet' and posted a photo … [Link]
Mashable » Pour one out for this fish getting turnt in Brazil
Brazil is a beautiful country known for its stunning architecture, delicious coffee and of course, beer-guzzling fish. While a few friends were on a fishing trip in Brazil, rather than having to skillfully lure the fish with rods and hooks, one eagerly swam up to their boat. After casually grabbing the side of the boat with his fin, he gulped some … [Link]
Mashable » YouTube is testing a flatter website design with less text, more images
YouTube is testing a new design for its website. The new design, first posted on Reddit, is accessible through the site's developer controls. It shows a new interface designed with Google's Material design language. Material Design is the UI Google uses on Android. It emphasizes visuals and icons over text and wordy menus. SEE ALSO: YouTube redesigns app to show you … [Link]
Mashable » An animated breakdown of Michael Bay's 'TMNT'
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are monsters, plain and simple. Look at them and try denying it. The Michael Bay-produced 2014 reboot of the classic franchise brings the turtles to life as hulking CGI creatures in a modern New York City. SEE ALSO: An animated explanation of the 'Terminator' franchise in 3 minutes The effect of seeing the heroes in … [Link]
Slashdot » Ubuntu Quietly Raises Install Image Size to 2GB
Joey-Elijah Sneddon, reporting for OMGUbuntu: You can expect to see a larger Ubuntu desktop installation image by the time the Yakkety Yak yips out. Developers are currently debating the exact size limits that official flavours will adhere to, with some favouring a 2GB hard limit while others are looking to go full-DVD size at 4.7GB+. Canonical's Steven Langasek explains the … [Link]
Popular Science » Craig Wright Says He Created Bitcoin, But The Truth Is Unclear
Technology I am Spartacus Craig Wright Says He Created Bitcoin, But The Truth Is Unclear… [Link]
Popular Science » 'The Handmaid's Tale' Is Going To Be A TV Series In 2017
Entertainment Get ready for the dystopia The Handmaid's Tale will debut on Hulu sometime in 2017, with Atwood as a consulting producer for the series and Madmen's Elisabeth Moss starring as the leading lady. [Link]
Mashable » 27 essential keyboard shortcuts for Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, InDesign and more
Adobe’s software and tools enable the creation of amazing digital works, whether you're using Photoshop to whip up multi-layered visuals, putting together a print magazine with InDesign or stitching together a video in Premiere Adobe programs are known for their tool palettes, usually lined up around the edges. They're essential for many actions, but pointing and clicking on common actions can … [Link]
Mashable » Chill bear inspires photoshop battle that will give you zen
Some bears really know how to live. A bear at the Berlin Zoo, for example, knows how to take advantage of a warm, morning sun. Just looking at its relaxed, meditative state would put even the most stressed human at peace. SEE ALSO: Floofy, flying labradoodle gets an equally majestic Photoshop battle The bear's cool, composed stature inspired Photoshop experts … [Link]
Mashable » Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan have most awkward Emmy win ever
Kelly and Michael are parting ways, and there's nothing TV viewers — or even a Daytime Emmy — can do to fix it. Mere weeks before Michael Strahan heads to Good Morning America, his current talk show, Live! With Kelly and Michael, received a big award — like a plea from the TV Academy for Ripa and Strahan to stay together. SEE … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch Solar Impulse Plane Fly From Silicon Valley To Phoenix, Live
Aviation Right here Solar Impulse 2, the solar powered plane attempting to journey around the world is currently in the air. [Link]
Mashable » Thousands are sharing this slain Indian soldier's daughter's message for peace
The daughter of an Indian soldier has sent out an important message about overcoming hatred and asking for peace. In a powerful video, Gurmehar Kaur asks for an end to war, state-sponsored terrorism and spying. See also: Indians and Pakistanis use new Facebook feature to swap cricket team colours before World Cup T20 clash Using a series of placards, Kaur … [Link]
Mashable » Starbucks in hot water for coffee-to-ice-ratio in its iced coffee
Iced coffee generally follows a simple recipe: Coffee + ice. But every great chef (or barista) knows that the ratios of your ingredients matter. With that in mind, Starbucks has been hit by a lawsuit that claims the company has been loading up its drinks with too much ice. "A Starbucks customer who orders a Venti cold drink receives only … [Link]
WIRED » Absurd Creatures: The World’s Silkiest Anteater Is Not—I Repeat, Not—Stoned
The silky anteater isn't high. It's just tired, because this proficient hunter has no business being up during the day. The post Absurd Creatures: The World's Silkiest Anteater Is Not—I Repeat, Not—Stoned appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Craig Wright Claims He's Satoshi Nakamoto, the Creator Of Bitcoin
Australian entrepreneur Craig Wright has put an end to the years-long speculation about the creator of Bitcoin. In an interview with the BBC, The Economist (may have a paywall), and GQ, Wright claimed that he is indeed the person who developed the concepts on which Bitcoin cryptocurrency is built. According to the BBC, Mr. Wright provided "technical proof to back … [Link]
Mashable » Solar plane begins U.S. leg of historic round-the-world flight
Solar Impulse 2 began the continental American leg of its round-the-world flight on Monday morning — part of an attempt to become the first solar-powered plane to circumnavigate the globe. Swiss pilots Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg have been taking turns flying the plane since it took off from Abu Dhabi last spring. SEE ALSO: Solar-powered plane reaches California after … [Link]
WIRED » Game of Thrones Death Pool: What Is Dead May (Seriously) Never Die
Bran Stark, Yara Greyjoy, and another beloved character made glorious returns to HBO's fantasy show last night. But how long will they stick around? The post Game of Thrones Death Pool: What Is Dead May (Seriously) Never Die appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Will.i.am’s Back With a New AI That Lives on Your Wrist—Or in Your Clothes
Producer-turned-tech entrepreneur Will.i.am has a new product called Dial, which sits on the wrist and is controlled by the all-knowing assistant, AneedA. The post Will.i.am's Back With a New AI That Lives on Your Wrist—Or in Your Clothes appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Marketers Hunger For Data From Wearables
An anonymous reader writes:Marketers would love to access information about your daily routines and your precise location, both data sets that would be trivially easy to extract from wearable devices. Those were the two most-requested items in a new survey of marketers, according to a new article at ReadWrite.com. "In the future the data procured from smartwatches might be much … [Link]
Mashable » Watch the worst superheroes join forces to battle the dumbest villain
We love it when superheroes team up in movies and take their epicness to the next level. After all, what would the world be like without The Avengers or the soon-to-be-formed Justice League? The latest episode of “Trailer Mix” takes some of the worst superhero movies of all time and edits them together into one amazing mega trailer that actually … [Link]
Mashable » 2016 Innovations in Reading Prize winners make the world better, one book at a time
Congratulations are in order. On Monday, the National Book Foundation announced the winner and honorable mentions of the 2016 Innovations in Reading Prize. SEE ALSO: 7 inspiring children's books to motivate your young activist Founded in 2009, the Innovations in Reading Prize is an annual award that honors social advocates who are making an impact on the world though literature. Past … [Link]
Mashable » Mustachioed cop found the cutest little gumshoe to help him on the job
Good partners are hard to find, especially ones as cute as this little kitten. A mustachioed cop who goes by the name DonutOperator on Instagram and BaconOpinion on Reddit took home an adorable orange tabby kitten when another officer found it under a dumpster while on the job. SEE ALSO: Cat cuddles puppy likes it's her kitten The cop, who … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 2 May 2016
Digital Genies — The worst thing is a machine that has the wrong values, but is absolutely convinced it has the right ones, because then theres nothing you can do to divert it from the path it thinks its supposed … [Link]
WIRED » NY’s Iconic Buildings Are Even More Stunning in Unfamiliar Lands
In “Misplaced → New York,” a photography-meets-architecture project, designer Anton Repponen transplants iconic NYC buildings onto unfamiliar landscapes. The post NY's Iconic Buildings Are Even More Stunning in Unfamiliar Lands appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » GLAAD study shows LGBT representation in Hollywood is getting worse, not better
Hollywood has taken several steps back in its portrayals of the LGBT community GLAAD’S latest report, the Studio Responsibility Index, shows exactly how 2015 films fared when it came to LGBT characters. It's the organization's fourth study of this kind, and measures the “quantity, quality and diversity of LGBT people in films released by the seven largest motion picture studies … [Link]
Slashdot » 3 Years Ago, Microsoft Said Tech Should Fund K-12 CS Education. What Changed?
theodp writes: Last week, Microsoft and some of the biggest names in tech and corporate America threw their weight behind a Change.org petition that urged Congress to fund K-12 Computer Science education. The petition, started by the tech-backed CS Education Coalition (btw, 901 K Street NW is Microsoft's DC HQ) in partnership with tech-backed Code.org, now has 90,000+ supporters. But … [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Rowling apologizes for killing one important character at the Battle of Hogwarts
In honor of the anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts, author J.K. Rowling again steps up to say she's sorry for ripping our favorite characters from this fictional mortal coil. This year's honoree was a doozy — Remus Lupin. If there is one death Harry Potter fans might never get over, it's the passing of everyone's favorite former Hogwarts professor-slash-werewolf. … [Link]
Mashable » LG's new fingerprint sensor doesn't need a button
LG Innotek has developed a fingerprint sensor that's placed under a glass surface instead of in a physical button, the company announced Sunday. The new sensor could lead to smartphones that you can unlock by placing your finger on the phone screen. SEE ALSO: Huawei brings fingerprint sensors to the masses with new phone and tablet The LG-owned electronics parts … [Link]
Mashable » Learn how to rise to the top as an entrepreneur in our next #BizChats
The barrier of entry into the world of entrepreneurship has been blown wide open. The biggest and brightest entrepreneurs can be any person at any age from any background. SEE ALSO: 5 awkward situations you'll have to navigate as a first-time entrepreneur In recognition of National Small Business Week, we're hosting our next #BizChats Twitter chat on Wednesday, May 4 at … [Link]
Mashable » India's Himalayas are on fire due to high temperatures and low rains
Deadly forest fires across India’s Himalayan state of Uttarakhand have burned more than 2,300 hectares of forests and killed six people. The fires started three months ago, but had increased in intensity in the last few days. See also: Deadly heat wave is shattering all-time records in Southeast Asia and India While forest fires are an annual summer occurrence in the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare' takes epic gunfights to outer space
The rumors are true: Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare is a real game, and it's set — at least partially — in outer space. A newly released trailer delivers our first look at Infinity Ward's latest, which pits the armies of Earth against the Settlement Defense Front. While past games in the series have focused on global combat operations, this one ventures … [Link]
WIRED » The Plan to ‘Textalyze’ Distracted Drivers’ Phones Is Dumb and Doomed
Not everything that worked against drunk driving can help solve the problem of distracted driving. The post The Plan to 'Textalyze' Distracted Drivers' Phones Is Dumb and Doomed appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Flaws in Samsung’s ‘Smart’ Home Let Hackers Unlock Doors and Set Off Fire Alarms
The nightmare scenario of the internet-connected smart home is real. The post Flaws in Samsung's 'Smart' Home Let Hackers Unlock Doors and Set Off Fire Alarms appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » 5 Books You Must Read to Truly Get This Season of Penny Dreadful
In addition to being a supernatural gothic romance, Showtime's drama is also catnip for bookworms. These are the novels you should read to know everything. The post 5 Books You Must Read to Truly Get This Season of Penny Dreadful appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Weird Glowing Squares Run Rampant in the Canadian Wilderness
Benoit Paillé rigs glowing squares in unlikely places. The result is equal parts weird and awesome. The post Weird Glowing Squares Run Rampant in the Canadian Wilderness appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » How to Get Rid of a Dead, Rotting Whale on Your Beach (Hint: Don’t Blow It Up)
How exactly do you get rid of 80,000 pounds of rotting flesh? The post How to Get Rid of a Dead, Rotting Whale on Your Beach (Hint: Don't Blow It Up) appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Elon Musk Open Sources New 'AI Gym'
An anonymous reader writes: OpenAI, a billion-dollar research non-profit backed by Elon Musk and other Silicon Valley executives, just released a public beta of a new Open Source gym for computer programmers working on artificial intelligence. "Nothing beats a competitive environment to motivate developers," says Patrick Moorhead, an analyst at Moor Insights & Strategy. "It's like a monster truck rally … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Mastering Backbone.js – $19.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Mastering Backbone.js" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-05-04 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Why my friends wish me Happy Mother's Day but I'm not yet a mom
From a very early age I knew I wanted to be two things in life: Oprah and a mommy. I am my group's "Mom Friend." I to protect, love and inspire my friends. I am the one who reminds us what temperature it's going to be when we go out; I ask how their midterm studies are coming; and I … [Link]
Mashable » Fire destroys historic New York City church
NEW YORK — A historic church in New York City was destroyed in a raging fire just hours after its Orthodox worshippers celebrated Easter. The fire that started at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Sava in Manhattan sent plumes of smoke billowing into the city's skyline. The fire was largely extinguished three hours later, but … [Link]
Mashable » How to explain sexting and dick pics to your British mum
LONDON — British mums are wonderful. When it comes to dating, British mothers have an abundance of life experience, advice and pro tips. But, remember: theirs was the generation that preceded online dating and everything that comes hand in hand with it. One aspect of dating that our British mums cannot fathom is dick pics; be they unsolicited or otherwise. And, … [Link]
Mashable » Burns victim, who was told she wouldn't run again, finishes marathon in triumphant moment
It's been a long road back for Turia Pitt. The Australian ultra-marathon runner received burns to 65 percent of her body when she became caught in a bushfire while competing in Western Australia five years ago. On Sept. 2, 2011, the part-time model and engineer was in the middle of the 100-kilometre race when a wind change created a wall … [Link]
Mashable » The father of Bitcoin revealed: Craig Wright says he's Satoshi Nakamoto
The real identity of elusive Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto is reportedly Australian entrepreneur Craig Steven Wright. Wright has apparently proven his identity to the BBC, the Economist and the London Review of Books, all three of which have reported the story Monday, by digitally signing messages using some of the earliest Bitcoin cryptographic keys, which are linked to Bitcoin blocks … [Link]
Mashable » Google Doodle celebrates the 90th anniversary of Indian cartoonist Mario Miranda
Google marked the 90th birth anniversary of celebrated Indian cartoonist Mario Miranda with a doodle that pays homage to his characteristically complex, crowded and nuanced scenes. See also: 12 street artists transforming India's cities Miranda drew inspiration from the bustling city of Mumbai, drawing multi-layered scenes of dense humanity, which were detailed and managed to retain the individual quirks of each … [Link]
Slashdot » Global Catastrophe, Even Human Extinction, Isn't All That Unlikely
HughPickens.com writes: Robinson Meyer writes in The Atlantic that in its annual report on "global catastrophic risk," the Global Challenges Foundation estimates the risk of human extinction due to climate change — or an accidental nuclear war at 0.1 percent every year. That may sound low, but when extrapolated to century-scale it comes to a 9.5 percent chance of human … [Link]
Mashable » Carp, the herpes fish, is trending in Australia for so many reasons
It has been a big day in Australia: Carp, carp and some more carp. Yea, no one here really knows what is going on either. Let's break it down. On Sunday, the Australian government announced a A$15 million project to release the herpes virus into a river to kill off a huge amount of a type of fish that is … [Link]
Mashable » 5 ways to make it easier for adults to learn to code
If you want adults to learn to code, stop serving pizza. That's just one of the lessons Kathryn Parsons, cofounder and co-CEO of global coding education provider Decoded, learned while helping people make the leap into programming. Not everyone will learn to code as an obsessed teenager in their bedroom. Some will need to learn digital skills as part of … [Link]
Mashable » Terrifying Wi-Fi hotspot name causes chaos on Qantas plane
A Qantas flight in Australia was delayed for more than two hours due to a concerning Wi-Fi hotspot name. According to The West Australian, a passenger on QF481 spotted a Wi-Fi hotspot titled "Mobile Detonation Device" and advised a crew member. It wasn't clear what mobile device it was linked to or where the device was located. SEE ALSO: Women … [Link]
Mashable » Indian cricketer has one of the weirdest bowling techniques you've even seen
You probably have never seen someone bowl quite like this. 20-year-old cricketer Shivil Kaushik, who plays for the Gujarat Lions in the Indian Premier League, is attracting attention for his rather bizarre bowling style, which looks like one of those crazy inflatable flailing arm men you see in front of used car dealerships. Although the unorthodox bowling action did get out … [Link]
Mashable » This is what owning a mobile phone as an Australian kid in the 2000s was like
More than 15 years ago, life Down Under was made up of horrible ringtones, Crazy John's and 2G. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Asking your parents for a mobile phone was like bidding for the Olympics. You'd spend weeks and months trying to convince them that you were responsible enough to have one. You'd … [Link]
Mashable » White, old man offers tech panel seat to anyone who isn't white, old man
Ever since Facebook was a mere twinkle in Mark Zuckberg's eye, all-white, all-male panels at startup conferences have been the deplorable status quo. On Monday morning, Alan Jones, startup evangelist at the Sydney accelerator BlueChilli, was set to speak on a fintech panel at the CeBIT technology conference in Sydney. That was until he checked out his co-panellists. Their blinding … [Link]
Mashable » Rejoice, for an NSFW coloring book full of penises may be in your future
Want to make penis art? Well, soon, it might not be so hard. The Pen15 Club: Members Only Coloring Book is the latest in a slew of trendy adult coloring books — and definitely the most adult. SEE ALSO: This coloring book pairs nicely with weed The volume, which is still in the funding stages, was designed by two architects who … [Link]
Mashable » Disney and Fox to launch joint online TV bundle via Hulu, report says
LOS ANGELES — Soon you may be able to stream Empire and college football all on one online service — through Hulu. The Santa Monica-based streaming service is working with Fox and Disney (its co-owners) to launch a subscription service that would stream broadcast and cable TV channels in a package offering, The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday night. The service … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' latest twist was expected yet shocking at the same time
And finally, our long national nightmare is over. Yes, after months of guessing, theorizing, and outright lies, the reveal of whether dead is dead for Jon Snow came only two episodes into the show’s sixth season SEE ALSO: Kit Harington responds to latest 'Game of Thrones' shocker "Home" concludes with Ser Davos convincing Melisandre, despite her faith having been shaken, … [Link]
Mashable » Drones add LED fireworks to Mount Fuji in Japan
Drones can be used for everything from war to ecommerce deliveries, but it's surprising how seldom they're used for entertainment. One Japanese company hopes to change that with something it calls Sky Magic Shibuya-based MicroAd recently demonstrated its Sky Magic choreographed drone performances in front of the iconic backdrop of Mt. Fuji. As a group of traditional Shamisen players strum … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Good Wife' awaits the 'Verdict' in its penultimate episode
So, the title of Sunday's episode, "Verdict," of The Good Wife was a lie. The verdict in Peter's trial isn't announced in the episode. In fact, "Verdict" ends on a cliffhanger right as the jury comes back with its decisions. But that's fine because this was an emotionally packed episode that dug into some of the show's most important relationships … [Link]
Mashable » Old demons and allies return in 'Penny Dreadful' Season 3 premiere
In Penny Dreadful's bone-chilling season 2 finale, Vanessa Ives (Eva Green) stared at London's acrid night sky and said, ominously, "We all walk alone." Sunday's season 3 premiere showed us just how painful a walk that would be for our main characters. Showtime's Victorian-era thriller picks up at least several months after our tribe of heroes has gone their separate ways, … [Link]
Mashable » Kit Harington responds to latest 'Game of Thrones' shocker
Warning: This post contains spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 2. You better say you're sorry, Kit. Game of Thrones actor/compulsive liar Kit Harington spoke with Entertainment Weekly about the best, worst kept secret in the show's history: the fate of Jon Snow. SEE ALSO: The Internet is gasping for breath after this week's 'Game of Thrones' Harington apologized … [Link]
Slashdot » The Pirate Bay Gets a 'Massive' $9 in Donations Per Day
An anonymous reader writes: When The Pirate Bay and other torrent sites started accepting Bitcoin donations a few years ago, copyright holders voiced concerns about this new 'unseizable' revenue stream. Thus far, this fear seems unwarranted with TPB raking in an average of $9 per day in Bitcoin donations over the past year. While hardly a windfall, it's a fortune … [Link]
Mashable » An escape from the Underworld meant a major sacrifice on 'Once Upon a Time'
What’s that sound? Oh, just a million Once Upon a Time fans' hearts shattering. During an escape from the Underworld, one fan-favorite relationship didn’t make the cut, and the final goodbye scene for Hook and Emma was not nearly enough to justify their arduous journey to True Love. (Yep, it was true love, Captain Swan ‘shippers — but we knew … [Link]
Mashable » Entrepreneurs are selling Australia's fresh air in a can to China
In what may be the most ingenious money-making idea since bottled water, two entrepreneurs have set up a business selling fresh Australian air to China. John Dickinson and Theo Ruygrok are the co-founders of Green and Clean Air, a business based in Australia that puts air in cans and sells it to people struggling with pollution in Asia. They came … [Link]
Mashable » Pretty much everyone got f'ed in the latest 'Silicon Valley'
Richard's decision to stick with Action Jack Barker plays out in a few predictable ways in the latest episode of HBO's Silicon Valley. As the Pied Piper team shows up for work at their new office, which is lavish in the Google-y ways we've all heard about: an in-house chef, state of the art equipment, a relaxed atmosphere and snacks … [Link]
Mashable » Creative dad orchestrates IRL version of 'Pokémon Snap' for daughters
Michael Runner's daughters love playing Pokémon Snap, so he decided to bring Pikachu to them IRL. Unfortunately, Pikachu was the only actual Pokémon plush available for photographs, so the family cat also made his debut as Meowth. Works for us. Gotta snap 'em all. Drones add LED fireworks to Mount Fuji in Japan Indian cricketer has one of the weirdest bowling techniques … [Link]
Mashable » The Internet is gasping for breath after this week's 'Game of Thrones'
Warning: This post contains spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 2. *Gasp* He's back. In the least, most shocking moment in Game of Thrones history, the beloved bastard Jon Snow came back to life. Snow's assassination by the Night's Watch in Season 5's finale left viewers outraged and inconsolable — leading to an entire year of "IS HE … [Link]
Mashable » 'Fear the Walking Dead' revealed Strand's surprising backstory
It's impressive how in just a single episode, Fear the Walking Dead managed to change so much about a single character in the best way and in all the right ways. Going into this week's episode, our picture of Victor Strand probably was something like this: Criminal of some sort, shady af, untrustworthy, maybe a serial killer. Oh, how I was … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2282: Marissa Mayer has a yard sale!
Make her an offer! [Link]
Mashable » First cruise from a U.S. port to Cuba in decades leaves Miami
Passengers set sail on Sunday from Miami on an historic cruise to Cuba, one that took decades of waiting. Carnival Corp.'s 704-passenger Adonia left port at 4:24 p.m., bound for Havana. Carnival's Cuba cruises, operating under its Fathom brand, will visit the ports of Havana, Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba on the seven-day outing. SEE ALSO: Carnival makes deal with … [Link]
Slashdot » Robots Battle In 25th Annual FIRST Competition
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Vice: Saturday marked the conclusion of the 2016 FIRST Robotics Competition, which saw over 20,000 high school students from around the world descend on St. Louis, Missouri… 900 teams pitted their robots against one another in various games… The ultimate robotics test occurred in the championship round, known as the FIRST Stronghold, which … [Link]
Mashable » What I learned about sexual pleasure by tapping virtual vulvas
Note: The following descriptions may be considered NSFW. This morning at my breakfast table I learned how to pleasure another woman with my boyfriend. Sex education site OMGYes is starting conversations about female pleasure, via some experimental new methods In a recent chat with currently controversial feminist icon Gloria Steinem, actress and women’s rights activist Emma Watson endorsed OMGYes, encouraging … [Link]
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