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.
WIRED » The Bloody History of War, Illustrated by Design Legend Seymour Chwast
Push Pin Studios legend is illustrating a book about the 5,000-year history of warfare. The post The Bloody History of War, Illustrated by Design Legend Seymour Chwast appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » 3D Printing Industry To Triple In Four Years To $21 Billion
Year-over-year the 3D printing industry has grown by as much as 30%. Now, it's set to triple in revenue over the next four years, according to a new report. For comparison, this year the industry will reach nearly $7.3 billion, and by 2020, it is expected to reach nearly $21 billion. Published by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and the … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Recommended' Windows 7 Update Is Breaking PCs With ASUS Motherboards
Microsoft has made a bizarre tweak to an update for Windows 7 that can prevent some systems from booting. The Windows 7 update KB3133977 was switched from 'Optional' to 'Recommended' and Microsoft knew ahead of time the update would cause problems for some users but decided to do nothing about it. The update fixes a problem that stops BitLocker encrypting … [Link]
WIRED » Hacker Lexicon: Stingrays, the Spy Tool the Government Tried, and Failed, to Hide
A stingray is a controversial surveillance tool that impersonates a legitimate cell tower to trick mobile phones into connecting to them and revealing their location. The post Hacker Lexicon: Stingrays, the Spy Tool the Government Tried, and Failed, to Hide appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Step into Miyazaki's world with Studio Ghibli virtual reality
LOS ANGELES — Spirited Away isn't just an amazing animated movie by Japan's Studio Ghibli. It is a good tagline for virtual reality at its best. A collaboration between the two is long overdue — because if ever there was a cinematic world we'd love the chance to walk around in for a minute, it's the one rendered in Ghibli's lush, … [Link]
Mashable » Sports Trump: Colin Cowherd and the racial dog-whistling of an NBA superstar
Colin Cowherd finally apologized. On air. It drew gasps, and came only after passionate hectoring by arguably the most famous person in sports media. You can see the reluctance on Cowherd's face as he says the words: "I apologize right now to John Wall." And so ends the extended pillorying of Wall, an ascendent NBA superstar, by Cowherd, one of the … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook is testing a feature that lets you find more Groups
Whether you're looking for parenting tips or the best new restaurants in your neighborhood, Facebook Groups is useful for finding virtual communities around various topics. Now Facebook is testing a dedicated "Discover" feature within the Groups section, making it easier to join conversations. A new tab will let you browse public and closed Facebook Groups by category, including Groups your friends are … [Link]
Slashdot » San Diego To Run 100 Percent On Renewable Energy By 2035
The city of San Diego has announced a bold new plan to run completely on renewable energy by 2035. While the city already produces the second largest electrical output from solar energy in the U.S., the new plan further details a way to cope with the changing climate. It plans to reduce 50% of the greenhouse gas emission by 2035, … [Link]
Mashable » Syrians who fled war now flee Canada's wildfire
Amid the thousands of people evacuating their homes as a wildfire ravages Fort McMurray, Canada, some know all too well what it is like to run for their lives — Syrian refugees. They are some of the newest residents of Canada, as the country introduced a plan to resettle tens of thousands of Syrians forced from their homes by war. … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber feels misunderstood after his latest nightclub fight
Justin Bieber is pissed off at the media because he's very misunderstood, and so he tweeted his appreciation for social media as a tool of pure expression Friday. At first, it may be unclear what specifically Biebs is upset about, since he has a special talent for negative press. But it's likely that he's referring to the fight he got … [Link]
Mashable » What's Thom Yorke mumbling about at the end of 'Daydreaming'?
Radiohead's new song "Daydreaming" — which dropped Friday with an eerie, Paul Thomas Anderson-directed video — is a very, very slow build. Beginning with a minimal piano riff, Thom Yorke's voice doesn't come in until around 1:20. Tortured vocals appear the 2-minute mark, and half a minute later is when the tempo finally starts the quicken. Ominous strings show up … [Link]
Mashable » Surprise — Meghan Trainor's new album is available to stream right now
In case new Radiohead, Beyoncé, James Blake and Drake music isn't enough for you, guess what — Meghan Trainor has another music surprise for you. The Grammy-winning artist is streaming her new album, Thank You, a week early. You can listen to it exclusively on Apple Music right now, and it'll officially be released May 13. She announced the … [Link]
Mashable » This spooky, confusing cat photo will make you do a double take
It's always great to have a friend who doubles as your mystical shadow. Such is the case for Pete, this orange cat whose dark-furred companion, Sully, boggled a few Redditors briefly on Friday. The conundrum: is Sully another cat? Or is he just … a mysterious shadow? SEE ALSO: Hairless cat appears to have a human face on her butt … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Boaty McBoatface' Polar Ship Named After Attenborough Despite Less Votes
The UK's 200 Million Euro polar research ship won't be called Boaty McBoatface. Instead, the new ship will be called RRS (Royal Research Ship) Sir David Attenborough. The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) had originally planned to name the new ship via an online poll. In all fairness, RRS Sir David Attenborough did pick up a few votes, though in … [Link]
Popular Science » Your Sense of Smell Can Help Predict How Big Your Social Network Is
Science The smell of social success? There’s a connection between a good sense of smell and a thriving social network. [Link]
Mashable » Sheryl Sandberg honors single moms in beautiful Mother's Day post
In an emotional 1,100-word Facebook post published Friday, Sheryl Sandberg reflected on her first year as a widow and single mother. The Facebook COO, who lost her husband Dave Goldberg in May 2015, describes a "new and unfamiliar world" of trying to succeed at work without a partner at home, struggling to comfort her grieving children and regularly encountering reminders, … [Link]
Popular Science » Explore Scenes From Studio Ghibli Anime Films In Virtual Reality
Technology A designer recreated moments from 'Spirited Away,' 'My Neighbor Totoro,' and 'Howl's Moving Castle' You can now experience famous scenes from Studio Ghibli films in VR. [Link]
Mashable » Here's what episodes 4 and 5 of 'Game of Thrones' Season 6 will be about
After episode 2 left us breathless by breathing new life into Jon Snow, there's no telling what other surprises await us on Season 6. And as we learned when HBO attempted to tell us what episodes 2 and 3 would be about, the network certainly is in no rush to tell us more. SEE ALSO: This dark 'Game of Thrones' … [Link]
Slashdot » YouTube: Our Primetime Audience Is Bigger Than the Top 10 TV Shows Combined
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki: "Today, I'm happy to announce that on mobile alone YouTube now reaches more 18-49-year-olds than any network — broadcast or cable. In fact, we reach more 18-49-year-olds during primetime than the top 10 TV shows combined. At a time when TV networks are losing audiences, YouTube is growing in every region and across every screen." Ben … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook is teaming with an ad agency to launch a branded morning show
Soon you'll be able to start off every morning with a cup of coffee and some fresh branded content. Facebook is teaming with ad agency DigitasLBi to launch a new live-streamed morning show called "Rise and Shine," featuring a mix of local weather, workouts, recipes and other talk show fare. SEE ALSO: Washington Post reporter goes live on Facebook from … [Link]
Mashable » 'Battlefield 1' marches into the trenches of World War I this fall
Battlefield is back, and it's had enough of all these modern warfare hotzones. Battlefield 1 heads all the way back to the early years of the 20th century, when World War I had most of the planet swept up in armed conflict. It's the first time the series has tapped this particular time period. SEE ALSO: 'Titanfall' and 'God of War' talents … [Link]
Mashable » Loving cat will not let go of its owner's arm
This cat has one thing on its mind. No, not fish snacks. No, not birds. Cuddles. Sure, cats have a cold, aloof reputation. But not all cats are built alike. This cat wants to reach out and hold someone. He was just playing hard-to-pet all along. SEE ALSO: Hairless cat appears to have a human face on her butt To … [Link]
WIRED » Every Radiohead Album, Ranked in Its Right Place
Here’s our ranking of the group's studio efforts; we understand if, after reading, you want to come at us with knives out. The post Every Radiohead Album, Ranked in Its Right Place appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Another heartwarming Snapchat story love story took place at Utah State
Forget the days of old-fashioned meet-cutes or looking for love on popular dating apps like Tinder — the new place to find romance seems to be on college Snapchat stories. The world first learned of Snap Story love stories after two University of Wisconsin students, Reed Bjork and Abby Diamond, captivated the student body with their tale of immediate attraction and journey to … [Link]
Mashable » Crafty college senior decorates graduation cap with her own parking tickets
Like many seniors at Michigan State University, Kaila Davidson decorated her graduation cap with the iconic Spartan "S." One small difference: her "S" was made entirely from her own parking tickets. Davidson tweeted a photo of her DIY cap on Monday with a fond message for the campus police: "I'll never forget you." SEE ALSO: Theater major takes dramatic, debt-themed … [Link]
Mashable » Kid takes exactly 5 years to get through Coldplay song
Coldplay is one of the bands that can slow you down — really, really far down. Sam Reid decided that he liked Coldplay's "My Life in Technicolor" so much he would take some time to enjoy it. Five years in fact. Reid made this movie as he aged, over the course of five years. Watch him grow and the feel … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists Reveal How We Can Forget On Purpose
An anonymous reader writes: When people say, "Forget you heard that," they don't usually mean literally. But it turns out that you can stop yourself from remembering, at least on a small scale. People can intentionally forget memories by changing how they think about the context those memories were made in, scientists reported this week in the journal Psychonomic Bulletin … [Link]
Popular Science » RIP Uber For Jets
Technology BlackJet is no more, again. Uber for private jets couldn't get off the ground, even after several attempts. The Jay-Z and Ashton Kutcher backed startup, which promised a network of on-demand jets… [Link]
Popular Science » Lillium: The Private VTOL Plane Of A Quieter Future
Aviation The Jetsons? No, they're our loud neighbors. We're the Ducted Fandersens. ESA VTOL plane concept… [Link]
Popular Science » Watch Zac Posen Explain How Fashion Led to Computers
Entertainment The designer breaks down the intersection of fashion and science Zac Posen created a beautiful and technologically advanced dress for actress Claire Danes. At this year's Emmy Awards she appeared in a fiber-optic lit creation that… [Link]
New Scientist – News » Women sleep half an hour longer than men, phone app data shows
App data from 5000 sleepers have revealed that women under the age of 25 sleep the most, and that people who wake up early every day get less sleep overall [Link]
New Scientist – News » Quick $2 test reveals if you caught a superbug in hospital
A test that can detect bacterial infections within hours, rather than days, could prove a crucial weapon in the fight against antibiotic resistance [Link]
Popular Science » Peek At Tesla's Gigafactory Progress
Technology They aim to start producing cells by the end of the year Bloomberg gets an inside look at Tesla's Gigafactory… [Link]
Slashdot » Lenovo Patches Serious Flaw In Pre-Installed Support Tool
Reader itwbennett writes: Lenovo has made available a patch for the vulnerability in its Lenovo Solution Center, a support tool which comes pre-installed on many Lenovo laptops and desktops. The vulnerability could allow attackers to execute code with system privileges and take over computers. Users should automatically be prompted to update LSC when they open the application, but in case … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How to Create a Medical Symptom Checker with JavaScript
Checking medical symptoms on the internet has gained in popularity (60-80% of internet users Google their symptoms). Everybody wants to find out the potential disease underlying a health condition. For this reason, an increasing number of health websites are providing a symptom checker for their users.
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Popular Science » Watch Live Video from the Mariana Trench
Environment Before they finish scouting for "The Real Housewives of Mariana." See the beauty of live Mariana Trench explorative footage the way it was meant to be viewed: live. Until July 10 the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer is broadcasting three… [Link]
Popular Science » Superhero Spacesuits, A Disco Ball Satellite, And Other Amazing Images Of The Week
Science Plus the robotic pig surgeon Our favorite images from this week in science and tech news. [Link]
Mashable » 7 steps to eliminate your startup's plague of meetings
This article is part of DBA, a series on Mashable about running a business that features insights from leaders in entrepreneurship, venture capital and management. Unproductive meetings have reached epidemic status in America. Bain & Company, using analytics tools from VoloMetrix, examined the time budgeting of several large corporations. The research found that big U.S. companies are wasting millions of dollars … [Link]
Popular Science » Scientists Reveal How We Can Forget On Purpose
Science Willful ignorance. People can intentionally forget memories by changing how they think about the context those memories were made in. [Link]
Popular Science » Bee Techniques Could Help Drones Stop Crashing Into Things
Aviation Thanks, bees! Researchers build a new model to learn more about how bees avoid crashing into things. [Link]
Mashable » Blac Chyna is pregnant with Rob Kardashian's baby. Congratulations?
It looks like there's a fresh bundle of kontent coming to the Kardashian empire — Rob and Blac Chyna are expecting a baby. Earlier today, TMZ reported that "sources close to Chyna and Rob" spilled the details on the pregnancy. It is worth considering the fact that two sources very close to Chyna and Rob are Chyna and Rob themselves. … [Link]
Mashable » Healthy dog running on a treadmill will inspire you to go back to the gym
This adorable bulldog was so ready to get ripped, he immediately jumped on the treadmill as soon as it started running. This dog would make the perfect buddy for leg day. A 1960s sound breathes new life into Bruno Mars' 'Grenade' Adorable baby kangaroo gets soapy bath and blow dry Chelsea Handler's 'Captain America' dinner party takes a turn Kid … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook's Newest Privacy Problem: 'Faceprint' Data
Katie Collins, reporting for CNET: Facebook knows you so well these days that it can recognize you just by seeing your face. You may not have a problem with this, but that doesn't mean it's all good in the eyes of the law. The social network lost the first round of a lawsuit on Thursday in which it is accused … [Link]
Mashable » A truck spills 50,000 pounds of potatoes, shuts down highway
A tractor-trailer overturned in Charlotte at about 2 a.m. Friday, spilling 50,000 pounds of raw potatoes and closing the road for hours. Troopers say the truck driver told them he fell asleep at the wheel and hit a barrier wall and overturned. He was taken to a hospital with injuries that did not appear to be serious. [Additional reporting by The … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Facebook Pays $10,000 Bug Bounty to 10 Year-Old for Instagram API Vulnerability
Facebook has rewarded a 10 year-old boy from Finland with a $10,000 bounty for discovering a vulnerability in the Instagram API that could have enabled a hacker to delete comments of any user on the popular social photo sharing service.
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Mashable » Robinson Cano can't be stopped by 'defensive shits', according to newspaper
Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano is currently leading the American league in home runs and RBIs. One could say he has a way with the runs (so sorry). To put it simply, nothing can stop Cano's streak right now; not pitchers, not fatigue, not industrial cleaning agents, not even more bowel movements. SEE ALSO: 26 of the craziest hot dogs … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Finding the real Satoshi Nakamoto is vital for bitcoin’s future
Craig Wright failed to prove he is the creator of bitcoin — but the cryptocurrency's fate still rests heavily on knowing who Satoshi is [Link]
Popular Science » Silicon Valley’s TJ Miller on Satire, Weed, and Why Judd Apatow is So Over
Entertainment Erlich Bachman is the Rabelaisian character of our golden age of TV Exclusive Popular Science interview with TJ Miller of Silicon Valley. [Link]
Popular Science » Stephen Colbert Reveals The Deep Dark Secret Of Astronaut Ice Cream
Entertainment It never went to space. Here’s why: Astronaut ice cream tastes bad and, because of its crumbly nature, could get inside the machinery of the space station. [Link]
Mashable » Sadiq Khan becomes London's first elected Muslim mayor
LONDON — Labour candidate Sadiq Khan has been elected Mayor of London, beating his Conservative opponent Zac Goldsmith. Khan, 45, replaces flamboyant Conservative Boris Johnson after a race characterised by allegations of extremism and racism. SEE ALSO: Share your UK election day selfie with Snapchat filters Goldsmith called Khan — who is Muslim — a "radical" and accused him … [Link]
Slashdot » Solar Planes Aren't the Green Future Of Air Travel
An anonymous reader writes: By any standard, the Solar Impulse 2 is a marvel of engineering. This solar-powered plane didn't use a drop of kerosene on its epic trip across the Pacific Ocean. It's a real testament to how far solar technology has advanced. Unfortunately, for anyone hoping that we'll all be puttering around in solar planes soon — well, … [Link]
WIRED » Oh, Good Morning, Sleep Science. Welcome to the 21st Century
A new study uses a jet lag-hacking smartphone app to collect data from thousands of people around the world. The post Oh, Good Morning, Sleep Science. Welcome to the 21st Century appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » A 1960s sound breathes new life into Bruno Mars' 'Grenade'
Postmodern Jukebox returns to the heyday of jukeboxes with a cover Bruno Mars' "Grenade." Brielle Von Hugel, who was first featured on PMJ's New Orleans-style "Same Old Love," is back and this time she's catching grenades and jumping in front of a trains for ya. Adorable baby kangaroo gets soapy bath and blow dry Chelsea Handler's 'Captain America' dinner party takes … [Link]
Popular Science » New Drone Takes Off Like A Helicopter, Flies Like A Plane
Aviation The best of both worlds A vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drone is here. [Link]
Popular Science » The Gap’s ‘1969’ Ad Campaign Features A Space Shuttle From 1998
Space A 29-year Gap in their space knowledge Not the right spacecraft… [Link]
Mashable » Watch SpaceX safely land its Falcon 9 rocket on a drone ship
SpaceX just landed its Falcon 9 rocket on a drone ship at sea for the second time. This comes as a great surprise since they recently said that a successful landing was "unlikely" due to harsher conditions. This is due to the rocket's re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere being much faster.Full story: http://on.mash.to/1UEXjRS Read more…More about Space, Tech, Landing, Ocean, and … [Link]
Slashdot » Google-Backed Yieldify Has Acquired IP From 'World's Biggest Patent Troll'
An anonymous reader cites an article on The Register: Yieldify, the Google-backed startup accused of stealing code from British adtech company Bounce Exchange, has been making some unusual friends. Yieldify has acquired an ancient web patent from III Holdings which was first filed in 2007. III Holdings is better known as Inside Intellectual Ventures, co-founded by Nathan Myhrvold. It has … [Link]
Popular Science » World's Longest Insect Is Two Feet Long
Animals Meet the new record holder A new species of stick insect in southern China has been declared the world’s longest bug. [Link]
Mashable » Khloe Kardashian posed under the name Fidel in Cuba for some reason
Some of the West-Kardashians are currently in Cuba on vacation, which seems to involve a lot of selfies with cigars. But for whatever reason, Khloe decided that posing for a photo next to the name of the country's former dictator and then sharing it on Instagram and Twitter was a great idea. SEE ALSO: Shakespeare plays reimagined as Kardashian dramas … [Link]
Mashable » Lego-esque 'Braille Bricks' help blind children learn to read
A new education project, Braille Bricks, is working to increase literacy levels in youth with blindness — using one of the most beloved children's toys of all time. Each brick, which features raised studs just like a Lego, represents one letter of the Braille alphabet. The bricks are then arranged into learning kits for students, which they can use to … [Link]
Mashable » How a popular politician boosted an unpopular party in Scotland
LONDON — The Conservatives in Scotland have just had an extraordinary week — gaining 31 seats in the Scottish Parliament elections and pushing Labour into third place, ending years of tepid performances in the polls. They’re now effectively the opposition to the Scottish National Party (SNP) and their hopes for independence, and much of that turnaround can be credited to one … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Stars burn away the atmospheres of close-in super-Earths
We haven’t seen any super-Earth orbiting close to their host stars because the stars have shredded the planets’ atmospheres, making them look smaller [Link]
Slashdot » The World Video Game Hall of Fame 2016 Inductess
Reader Dave Knott writes: The World Video Game Hall Of Fame has announced its inductees for the year 2016, the second group of games to be so honoured since the award's inception in 2015. The Hall Of Fame "recognizes individual electronic games of all types — arcade, console, computer, handheld, and mobile — that have enjoyed popularity over a sustained … [Link]
Mashable » Mila Kunis and Kristen Bell dish on their husbands playing 'Never Have We Ever'
Ellen is back to help embarrass celebrities about their relationships. On Thursday, The Ellen Show brought together a few more pairs of stars to play a rousing game of "Never Have We Ever." SEE ALSO: Damn, Ellen DeGeneres! Host launches own digital network. Asking juicy tidbits like, "Never have I ever hooked up with each other on set," and, "Never have … [Link]
WIRED » Prepare Yourself for Radiohead’s New Album Sunday With This Essential Playlist
With the imminent release of the band's ninth album, here's an hour-long playlist of Radiohead's most seminal songs. The post Prepare Yourself for Radiohead's New Album Sunday With This Essential Playlist appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Scientists Have Found A Way To Keep Fruit Fresh Without A Refrigerator
Science The secret could be silk Researchers at Tufts University have demonstrated the fresh-keeping power of covering produce in a silk solution. [Link]
Mashable » Seagull basically forces family to accept it as their pet
If you thought seagulls existed solely to swoop in and steal your snacks on the beach, think again. We also have to fear seagulls strolling through our homes and stealing our pet's food. According to The Herald a seagull, ni~ Beakie, visits a family's home, "six times a day to steal cat biscuits." SEE ALSO: Confused seagull gets into a fight with its own … [Link]
Mashable » Let Ariana Grande's new song 'Into You' burn you up
Ariana Grande and her latex bunny ears seem pretty determined to soundtrack your summer nights. Resistance is futile. Grande released a fourth song from album, Dangerous Woman, out May 20th — and it's another bite of pure pop candy. Kid takes exactly 5 years to get through Coldplay song Healthy dog running on a treadmill will inspire you to go … [Link]
Slashdot » Google's AI Is Devouring Romance Novels
An anonymous reader writes: Google engineers have been feeding text from steamy romance novels to an artificial intelligence (AI) engine in order to give Google's technology — like its mobile app — the ability to produce more human, conversational text, BuzzFeed News reports. The company's researchers been able to get the AI to write out full sentences that would resemble … [Link]
Mashable » Girl doesn't need Beyoncé tour tickets to learn Bey's dance routine
Okay lady, now you get in formation. Despite many fans' best efforts, not many were able to score a set of Beyoncé's Formation World Tour tickets. Not to be broken down, one die-hard Beyoncé fan used her enterprising mind to make the most of her chilling-at-home status. SEE ALSO: BeyHive member debunks Beyoncé's Super Bowl 'fall' The Twitter user @imbriyonce showed … [Link]
Mashable » Radiohead shares 'Daydreaming' video from new album coming Sunday
Radiohead's new thing is teasing fans momentarily, right before delivering the goods. Less than a week after previewing and quickly releasing a new video presumed to be from its highly anticipated ninth album, the band has revealed that it will release the album this Sunday. On top of all that excitement, Radiohead has dropped another new music video for "Daydreaming" … [Link]
Mashable » Fort McMurray wildfire has burned area larger than entire city of Chicago
Amid record heat, dry air and strong winds, the destructive wildfire in Fort McMurray, Alberta has grown nine times larger during the course of this week. As of Friday morning, it had burned an area larger than the city of Chicago, and was still burning out of control. The fire grew from 29 square miles on Tuesday to at least … [Link]
Mashable » Passenger shouts bomb threat after flight crew denies him a beer
A Ryanair passenger was arrested Thursday night after he shouted a bomb threat while his plane was landing. The man was aggravated that flight crew refused him a beer, and decided to exact revenge by claiming there was a bomb onboard, according to local reports. SEE ALSO: Flight attendant has a theory why passengers can't behave The flight from Tenerife … [Link]
Mashable » Kids, don't wear drunk goggles in the classroom
After pretty successfully walking along a demarcated line with vision impairing drunk goggles, this 14-year-old girl decides to snub authority. Though it's only by accident. Let's hope the goggles actually worked and this wasn't some elaborate act to get some revenge on the teacher. Healthy dog running on a treadmill will inspire you to go back to the gym A … [Link]
Mashable » Student's service dog gets her own, adorable picture in the yearbook
Your yearbook photo never looked this cute. Presley, a service dog to middle school student Joseph "Seph’ Ware of Monroe, Louisiana, was given her own spot in the yearbook, right by her human's side. SEE ALSO: Service dog in a tutu aiding bride at her wedding totally steals the show Seph was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, which severely decreases a person's … [Link]
Mashable » Of course Victoria Beckham had a bigger clothes budget than the other Spice Girls
LONDON – Victoria Beckham has revealed that the other Spice Girls, "used to get their clothes for free because they were crap and so there was a lot of budget for me to have my little Gucci dress." The fashion designer was speaking at the National Portrait Gallery's Vogue 100 exhibition. She also shed light on why fashion had always … [Link]
Popular Science » Three New Tiny Primates Discovered In Madagascar
Animals Scientists now know of 24 different types of mouse lemur Three new species of mouse lemur, a group that makes up the world’s smallest primates, have been discovered in Madagascar. [Link]
Mashable » Universal greenlights 'Cats' movie musical with director Tom Hooper
It was only a matter of time before we got a big screen adaptation of Cats, Andrew Lloyd Weber's blockbuster musical. (Make that a matter of a lot of time: The show premiered in London in 1981.) According to Variety, a Cats film is indeed in the early stages of production, with The King's Speech and The Danish Girl director Tom … [Link]
Mashable » Uber is the new rap cliché
If you press shuffle and listen to any of Skizzy Mars' tracks, there's a decent chance you'll hear him go off about Uber. "Got the Uber on the way, she don't even have to know," he raps in the song "Do You There?" On "Time," he offers up the line: "I took her out for dinner, called the Uber. See … [Link]
WIRED » Justin Timberlake’s New Single Is Kind of About Trolls?
No, not THOSE kinds of trolls. But, whatever—it's a new Justin Timberlake tune! We'll take it. The post Justin Timberlake's New Single Is Kind of About Trolls? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Huge Number Of Sites Imperiled By Critical Image-Processing Vulnerability
Dan Goodin, reporting for Ars Technica: A large number of websites are vulnerable to a simple attack that allows hackers to execute malicious code hidden inside booby-trapped images. The vulnerability resides in ImageMagick, a widely used image-processing library that's supported by PHP, Ruby, NodeJS, Python, and about a dozen other languages. Many social media and blogging sites, as well as … [Link]
Mashable » Leopards have suffered a 75% range loss worldwide
Worldwide, leopards have lost about 75 percent of their historic range, according to a new survey — the first to attempt to get a glimpse of the big cat’s remaining global paw print. The analysis was produced by a group of partner organizations, including the National Geographic Society’s Big Cats Initiative, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and Panthera. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » 'I Expect You to Die' VR makes a compelling case for Oculus Touch
It’s always exciting to find a game that requires you to think your way out of any given situation. This has always been the draw of adventure games and puzzlers. They're not about having the best guns, or the strongest armor, or the fastest button presses. Instead, they're about working within the game’s logic system, putting together the pieces and … [Link]
Mashable » 'Arrow' star Colton Haynes publicly comes out: 'I'm happier than I've ever been'
Former Arrow star Colton Haynes has publicly come out as gay. In a very personal interview with Entertainment Weekly, the actor opens up about why he never really commented on his sexual identity before. A few months ago, he alluded to it when a viral Tumblr post commented on his "secret gay past" — to which Haynes responded, "Was it a … [Link]
Mashable » Watch a team of puppies predict the 2016 Kentucky Derby champion
Not sure which Kentucky Derby contender to cheer for this year? Let these puppies decide. Jimmy Fallon brought back his very fluffy puppy panel to predict this weekend's Derby victor on the Tonight Show — and Mor Spirit came out on top. Sure, these pups are usually wrong. (Sorry about March Madness, UNC.) But they're super cute, right? Lego-esque 'Braille … [Link]
Popular Science » Reggie Watts Reads 'Popular Science' On Planes
Entertainment And wants to make a radiation-shielding flight jumpsuit In an interview with Delta Air Line's Sky magazine, The Late Late Show bandleader Reggie Watts said he loves reading Popular Science on planes. [Link]
Popular Science » This Flexible, Holographic Smartphone Is The Future
Technology And it won't come soon enough Researchers at Queen's University Human Media Lab in Australia have shown off Holoflex, a holographic, flexible phone with an OLED display that's a breath of life into… [Link]
Mashable » The world's longest war could soon be over: Inside the jungles where it began
Welcome to the JungleTHE JUNGLES OF SOUTHERN COLOMBIA — Here in a clearing in the jungle, 150 FARC guerrillas practiced their drill. AK-47s clasped to their chests, the rebels marched on the spot, their trademark rubber boots stomping the rainforest floor.Mostly in their late teens and early 20s, these men and women have never known peace. Like the rest of Colombia, they’re … [Link]
Slashdot » Elon Musk: 'We Need a Revolt Against the Fossil Fuel Industry'
An anonymous reader writes: Tesla's chief executive Elon Musk has accused politicians of bowing to the "unrelenting and enormous" lobbying power of the fossil fuel industry, warning that a global "revolt" may be needed to accelerate the transition to more sustainable energy and transport systems. Speaking at the World Energy Innovation Forum at the Tesla Factory in California, Musk claimed … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2284: Awww, Zuck is such a softie!
… and we're so cynical! [Link]
Mashable » This woman's greeting cards celebrate her Nigerian heritage and Britain's diversity
LONDON — Whether it's your BFF's birthday, or your parents' wedding anniversary, sending greeting cards are an important aspect in showing your affection for your loved ones. SEE ALSO: Top women in tech join forces to push startups to tackle diversity earlier But, when British-born Nigerian Georgina Fihosy went shopping for gift cards on the high street, she struggled to find a … [Link]
Mashable » Gaming Hall of Fame welcomes 'Sonic,' 'Space Invaders,' 'Oregon Trail' and more
Video games are constantly getting bigger, better and weirder, but that doesn't stop the gaming community from indulging in nostalgia. The World Video Game Hall of Fame, based in Rochester, NY, honors beloved games that have undeniable influence and legacy among gamers. And as of this year, the Hall of Fame now includes Sonic the Hedgehog, The Legend of Zelda, The Oregon … [Link]
Popular Science » Old B-52B Bomber That Dropped Nukes Saved By Virtual Bakesale
Military Old planes never die, their paint just fades away. Money raised to restore paint to bomber. [Link]
WIRED » Huawei Just Copied the iPhone—Down to the Last Screw
The only reason Huawei would use Apple's star-shaped security screw is because it's what Apple uses, and Huawei wants its phone to look like an iPhone. The post Huawei Just Copied the iPhone—Down to the Last Screw appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Lilly Singh, Big Bird help YouTube Brandcast shine
NEW YORK — Not even a false fire alarm could stop YouTube from showcasing its might to advertisers. The platform's annual Brandcast presentation, which took place Thursday night at a packed Javitz Center North, focused on how YouTube can help advertisers reach people that TV can't. "YouTube enables a level of interaction between the creators and viewers that TV & movies can't … [Link]
Mashable » Sci-fi tech arrives with this flexible phone with 3D holographic screen
The future of gadgets is filled with flexible and holographic technology. At least that's what sci-fi movies and the super-smart geeks in science labs developing the future keep telling us. Researchers at Queen's University's Human Media Lab have created what they call the world's first flexible holographic smartphone. The Android-based smartphone prototype is called the HoloFlex. SEE ALSO: The Air Case is … [Link]
Mashable » Brooklynite takes her pet peacock on a nice walk, like you do
Dogs and cats are so 2015. Being a responsible pet owner isn't easy. You have to feed them, play with them and especially walk them several times a day. It's probably even harder when your beloved pet is a peacock. SEE ALSO: Toast the dog is your new favorite runway model Twitter user @HazeCastellano_ spotted one such responsible peacock owner … [Link]
Mashable » 1930s matchbooks advertised naughty nightclub fun
Image: Jim Heimann Collection/Getty ImagesIn the first half of the 20th century, matchbooks were widely used for graphic advertising and souvenirs, giving rise to their own class of collectors, called "phillumenists."The classic matchbook dates to 1892, when inventor Joshua Pusey patented a design for paper matches tipped with sulphur-phosphorus solution and attached to a sheet of cardboard. His design was quickly … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Will brain stimulation for autism diminish my special talents?
Stimulating my brain with magnetism helped me connect with others, but I can't help wondering if it could also hamper cognitive gifts, says John Elder Robison [Link]
Mashable » See a preview of Jason Derulo's 'If It Ain't Love' video, debuting Monday
Jason Derulo is releasing his music video for “If It Ain’t Love,” 15 seductive seconds at a time. The Everything is 4 singer has a new single coming to the social video network musical.ly, which allows you to create and share 15-second music videos. The clip is set to premiere Monday. SEE ALSO: Clash Up is a music video series that lets you … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Canada’s huge wildfires may release carbon locked in permafrost
Fires like the one sweeping through Alberta may be the new normal and could speed climate change, perhaps increasing future fire risks [Link]
Mashable » Skydivers make 'Harry Potter' dreams come true by playing mid-air Quidditch
Plenty of Harry Potter fans dream of playing Quidditch in the sky, against fellow witches and wizards. For several lucky skydivers, this dream became a reality. SEE ALSO: A teacher used the magic of 'Harry Potter' to help his students soar on Quidditch brooms Dressed in the proper garb and holding brooms, a group of daring Muggles took to the skies for … [Link]
Slashdot » Netflix Enables Streaming Quality Control To Reign In Mobile Data Usage
MojoKid writes from a report on HotHardware: Netflix wants to put users in control of their mobile data usage when it comes to its iOS and Android apps. Up until today, Netflix held all the cards and adjusted video quality settings on its end (and how much cellular data was consumed) when users were on a cellular connection. Now, Netflix … [Link]
Mashable » Jennifer Lopez has a feminist awakening in 'Ain't Your Mama' video
Unless your name happens to be Emme Maribel Muñiz or Maximilian David Muñiz, Jennifer Lopez is not your mama. The singer drives that point home several times in the music video for her latest single, a clip from the rah-rah school of feminism that casts Lopez as a '50s housewife, a put-upon Joan Holloway-esque secretary, a Rosie the Riveter figure, … [Link]
Mashable » Two mountaineers are climbing Everest, and you can watch it all unfold on Snapchat
Adrian Ballinger, a Calif.-based mountain guide, has summited Mount Everest six times, and this week, he aims to be a part of the 194th expedition to reach the peak without the help of bottled oxygen. But he, alongside photographer Cory Richards, have a very specific goal in mind, too: be the first to reach the top while documenting the entire … [Link]
Popular Science » Meet The Next Han Solo
Entertainment A new scoundrel is crowned Alden Ehrenreich has been tapped as the next scruffy-looking nerf herder extraordinaire, to play young Han Solo in one of Disney's upcoming character-specific "Star… [Link]
WIRED » The US: E-Cigs Very Bad! The UK: E-Cigs OK! All of Us: Huh?
Public health officials in the US and UK have different priorities for dealing with e-cigarettes. The post The US: E-Cigs Very Bad! The UK: E-Cigs OK! All of Us: Huh? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » The moms who give their kids the motherly support they never had
Women who grow up in foster care are more likely to lose their own children to the system. Two incredible women — Shakora Wood and Amanda Carter — who spent part of their lives in foster care share the difficulties and joys of being moms given the fact that they didn't grow up with their own moms or mother figuresFull story: … [Link]
Mashable » Bath and Body Works is back with 90s scents again
The 90's will never leave us, and neither will this Bath and Body Works Promotion. Last May, Bath and Body Works rereleased some of their most beloved 90's scents. Now the company announced that they'll be rereleasing eight new 90's scents — eight! — hoping to successfully cruise on waves of nostalgia, cucumber melon, and nausea, depending on how you … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Ice core reveals how lush Antarctica changed to icy desert
A single core of marine sediment holds the entire record of Antarctica's journey from subtropical forest to the ice-covered desert it is now [Link]
Popular Science » Boaty McBoatface Has An Official Name
Technology Meet the RRS Sir David Attenborough The United Kingdom polar research vessel that captivated the internet with a naming contest gone awry has a name now, and thankfully for the researchers who will be… [Link]
Mashable » One guy taught Amazon's Alexa to summon his Tesla, because why not
Summoning or parking your car with a tap on your phone is no longer cool. You know what's cool? Ordering a gadget to order your car to do your bidding. That's the result of a "weekend project" by Tesla Model S owner Jason Goecke, who managed to get Amazon Echo to summon his car out of the garage SEE ALSO: Elon … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 6 May 2016
Apple Stole My Music, No Seriously — Amber relayed to me that shes had to suffer through many calls from people who cancelled their Apple Music subscription after the free, three-month trial, only to discover that all of their own … [Link]
Mashable » Dogs of Instagram put on a fashion show that'll make you howl
Three of the most fab dogs of Instagram brought their best paws to Mashable's first New York Doggie Fashion Show. Celebrity pup Toast and her sisters Underpants and Muppet sure brought their A game. Toast also documented all her summer adventures in her debut book, ToastHampton: How to Summer in Style.More details: http://on.mash.to/1ZjR19I Read more…More about Fashion, Dogs, Instagram, Watercooler, and … [Link]
Slashdot » Judge Rodney Gilstrap Sees A Quarter Of The Nation's Patent Cases
derekmead quotes a report from Motherboard: Since taking the bench in 2011 — moving literally across the street from his law office into the district courthouse — Judge Rodney Gilstrap has become one of the most influential patent litigation judges in the country. In 2015, there were 5,819 new patent cases filed in the US; 1,686 of those ended up … [Link]
Mashable » Google may soon need a license to offer maps in India
The Indian government has proposed a bill that will require companies like Google to get a license to offer and publish maps in the country. If it becomes a law, then anyone who create maps ‘incorrectly’ can be fined millions of rupees or imprisoned. See also: How to turn off your search and location history in Google The draft Geospatial Information … [Link]
Mashable » Japanese log riding is one crazy spectacle
Only in Japan would hauling fir trees from the woods be so joyousAnd so very weird.Every six years in the beginning of April, either during the Year of the Monkey or the Year of the Tiger, parishioners of the Shinto faith gather to transport 16 logs to be erected as holy pillars (“Onbashira") – totem poles, if you will – in … [Link]
Mashable » Sam Claflin and Emilia Clarke had a ridiculously fun time filming together
LONDON — Brace yourselves for some serious FOMO. SEE ALSO: Watch Khaleesi and Finnick fall in love in extended 'Me Before You' trailer Actor Sam Claflin (a.k.a. Finnick from The Hunger Games) has been sharing behind-the-scenes pictures from his time filming Me Before You with Emilia Clarke and Matthew Lewis — and it looks like they had ridiculous amounts of … [Link]
Mashable » Indian woman’s poem on body hair and beauty gets shared by thousands worldwide
An Indian woman’s poem about removing and dealing with body hair as a woman has gone viral, getting over 35,000 likes and 8,500 shares on Facebook in a few days. See also: Brave Pakistani women open up about how body shaming changed them Naina Kataria’s poem was inspired when she went out for a movie with a guy. "We were watching … [Link]
Mashable » How to pick a safari that's right for you
Not every safari is created equal. And neither is every safari traveler.While viewing wild game in Africa and checking off the Big Five is a bucket list item for plenty of globetrotters, not everyone has the same expectations for their safari vacation.Some travelers are interested in specific animals while others are desperate to do particular activities.There are those out for blood, … [Link]
Mashable » Toast the dog is your new favorite runway model
Toast, the Instagram-famous King Charles spaniel and puppy mill rescue, has proven her skills in the world of print modeling. So Mashable invited Toast to test her modeling skills where they really matter: On the runway. And after a long week of perfecting her walk in Manhattan, Toast and her sisters — Muppet and Underpants — take a long weekend out east. They've documented her summer adventures in … [Link]
Mashable » This dark 'Game of Thrones' fan theory predicts the fate of King Tommen
Warning: Spoilers from Game of Thrones season 6, episode 2. Tread carefully. LONDON — We all got so caught up in that whole Jon-Snow-not-actually-being-dead thing that many overlooked what was clearly the best scene from episode two. SEE ALSO: This white horse holds the key to two major 'Game of Thrones' fan theories Namely, the bit where Ser Robert Strong/The Mountain … [Link]
Mashable » Street artist gets death threats for comparing Donald Trump to Hitler
LONDON — A British street artist who compared Donald Trump to Hitler has received 28 death threats from supporters of the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. Pegasus is a street artist based in London. In February, he painted an image of Donald Trump in a Nazi uniform on the side of a pub in Bristol in England. He's planning to display … [Link]
Mashable » Skepta releases new album 'Konnichiwa' and fans are loving it
LONDON — The highly anticipated new album from grime artist Skepta is finally here. After teasing it for month, the Boy Better Know record label founder released his album Friday on iTunes. Skepta recently told his fans he would be in Japan on the release date of his fourth studio album Konnichiwa, showing that grime, which emerged from England, is now … [Link]
WIRED » Captain America: Civil War Is Fantastic, But Not Because of Captain America
Marvel’s latest ensemble piece ranks among the studio's best. The post Captain America: Civil War Is Fantastic, But Not Because of Captain America appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Fly Through the Massive Tunnel They’re Carving Under Seattle
Some progress on the notorious infrastructure project carving its way under Seattle. The post Fly Through the Massive Tunnel They're Carving Under Seattle appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Action Figures Show Us the Nonsense That Women Face at Work
People: It's 2016, and women are still making about three-quarters of what men make—and not because they're somehow three-quarters as good at their jobs. The post Action Figures Show Us the Nonsense That Women Face at Work appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Mothers who grew up in foster care build the families they always wanted
Walk into Shakora Wood's apartment and you'll notice something strange: lightLight may not be an abnormality in most of the country, but here in Brooklyn, light is a rare gem, a distant real estate dream. It covers everything in Shakora's apartment—from her perfectly set table, complete with four table settings, to the cat, napping on the apartment floor, to her two … [Link]
WIRED » Building AI Is Hard—So Facebook Is Building AI That Builds AI
By forcing computers to do more of the grunt work, the world's biggest tech companies are accelerating how quickly AI enters the everyday world. The post Building AI Is Hard—So Facebook Is Building AI That Builds AI appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Wanna Win the Kentucky Derby? Get Your Horse Born on January 1
How horse breeders use science (and a magic light) to make sure thoroughbred foals are born as early in the year as possible. The post Wanna Win the Kentucky Derby? Get Your Horse Born on January 1 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » You Know What Really Makes an Outfit? Ultrasonic Welding
Traditional haute couture meets latter day methods like 3-D printing, computer modeling, laser cutting, and ultrasonic welding. The post You Know What Really Makes an Outfit? Ultrasonic Welding appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Is the iPhone 7 going to have a damn headphone jack or not?
This week on MashTalk, we sift through all the rumors to try to decide: Is the iPhone 7 going to have a damn headphone jack or not? SEE ALSO: Why you shouldn't believe every single iPhone 'leak' and rumor Plus, we discuss the exciting (and possibly unsettling) news that robots are becoming capable surgeons. Lastly, our longest Rapid Reactions round ever features … [Link]
Mashable » Chinese miners are nearly unrecognizable at the end of a long day of work
A photo series showing Chinese miners covered in soot has gone viral on social media in the country. The series shows coal miners from east China's Anhui province after work, their faces blackened with soot. They posed for a picture with their wives, before washing up and taking another. 
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Image: XIE ZHENGYI/IMAGINECHINASEE ALSO: Coal … [Link]
Slashdot » GoPro Footage Gives You A Rocket's-Eye View Of Spaceflight
Eloking quotes a report from Gizmag: Action cameras have been strapped to dogs, chainsaw-wielding drones and everything in between, but there's a new benchmark for homegrown heroes and their action-cam videos courtesy of UP Aerospace. Having strapped a GoPro HERO 4 to the outside of its SpaceLoft-10 sounding rocket, the company launched it into the thermosphere, gathering some footage that's … [Link]
Mashable » 3 times you should hit 'reset' on the job search — and how to do it
Often when a tough task isn’t quite clicking, you know the best way to change things up is to take a break. You’ll come back refreshed, with a new perspective that can help you break through a mental block. And yet, so often when the job search is getting people down, they take a more-is-more approach. Your first 10 applications … [Link]
WIRED » Vans’ Nintendo-Themed Kicks Will Koopa-Stomp Into Your Heart
Vans and Nintendo make for one peachy tie-up. The post Vans' Nintendo-Themed Kicks Will Koopa-Stomp Into Your Heart appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » OkCupid slammed for 'offensive and discriminatory' survey question
LONDON — Learning disability campaigners are calling on dating app OkCupid to apologise and remove an “offensive and discriminatory” question from its site. Users who signed up for OkCupid were asked a series of questions designed to pair people with compatible matches; one of which was brought to the attention of Mencap, a charity representing people with learning disabilities. Users … [Link]
Mashable » 18 better things to say to your mom on Mother's Day than 'Oh, sh*t that's today?'
Mother's Day is a very special day, meant for telling your mother how much she means to you, and not for saying, 'Oh, shit that's today?' when she calls you. SEE ALSO: 25 thoughtful DIY gift ideas that every mom will love If you are in risk of mentioning the latter this Mother's Day, here's a helpful list filled with … [Link]
Mashable » A brief history of Radiohead's prickly relationship with the Internet
“The thing that worries me about the computer age is the fact that people know so much about you. It’s an incredible invasion of privacy," Thom Yorke told Unruly Hearts back in 2012. "And no matter where you are in the world people can monitor you if you’re using your credit card." A few years later, Yorke's skepticism seems to … [Link]
Mashable » These sliding seats give sports fans a close up view of the whole pitch
LONDON — Four people will easily get the best seats in the house at the London Sevens rugby at Twickenham Stadium later this month, thanks to this insane device from Samsung. SEE ALSO: Formula One car takes on rugby players in one-of-a-kind scrum A new sliding bench will be installed at the side of the pitch for the weekend of … [Link]
Mashable » Adorable baby kangaroo gets soapy bath and blow dry
Most animals kick up a fuss when it comes to bath time, including baby kangaroo's. In a clip for an upcoming episode of the BBC's Natural World, the adorable young kangaroo is less than impressed by the bath it's being given to treat a skin condition. As it's washed in a bath and blow dried with a hairdryer, the baby Kangaroo … [Link]
WIRED » Hopefully You’ll Never Need to Use Polycom’s High-Tech Prison Phone
The Polycom Videoprotect 500 is a video-phone built for correctional facilities, with tamper-proof screws and smashproof materials. The post Hopefully You'll Never Need to Use Polycom's High-Tech Prison Phone appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » From autism to Chinese, a headset to help you with your language
SayWAT's instant feedback on vocal volume and tone could make conversation easier for language learners as well as those with speech and anxiety problems [Link]
Mashable » 'Knocked up' email from Scottish politician bemuses voters
LONDON — Sometimes it pays to go the extra mile when you're a politician on the campaign trail. SEE ALSO: Scottish man says he'll vote for first leader to reply to his tweet, politicians oblige Scottish Liberal Democrat Liam McArthur, who was standing for re-election in Orkney on Thursday, appears to have sent an emphatic email to potential voters ahead … [Link]
WIRED » How to Use Twitter: Tips for New Users
In our ongoing onboarding series, we tell you how to get started on different social platforms. This week: Twitter. The post How to Use Twitter: Tips for New Users appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » The Boaty McBoatface poll has triumphed, kind of
LONDON — Boaty McBoatface lives! But not quite in the way the public wanted. A small exploratory sub-sea vessel on board the massive research ship at the heart of that infamous public vote has been officially given the name. The boat itself, meanwhile, is to be called the Sir David Attenborough. SEE ALSO: Public overwhelmingly votes to call $200 million … [Link]
WIRED » This Guy Peers Through People’s Open Webcams to Create Art
Kurt Caviezel has snapped more than 4 million photographs by peering through open webcams and IP cams on all seven contents. The post This Guy Peers Through People's Open Webcams to Create Art appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Scottish Tory leader shuts down journalist who labels her a 'blonde bombshell'
LONDON — Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson has no time for any nonsense. After sweeping the Edinburgh Central seat from the Scottish National Party (SNP) and leading the Tories to 31 seats, pushing the Labour Party into third place, the Conservative politician received praise from political commentator Andrew Pierce. "Ruth Davidson triumphs for Tories in Scotland. Another blonde bombshell delivering … [Link]
Mashable » 35 tons of dead fish suddenly wash up in a lake in China
Authorities are still scratching their heads over what killed 35 tonnes of fish all of a sudden, which washed up in a frightful sight in south China this week. The fish floated to the surface of the Hongcheng lake, located in the Hainan island, China's southernmost point. The government is investigating the cause of their death, but experts speculate that … [Link]
Mashable » In the swimming pool with a view of the Berlin Wall
Image: Patrick PIEL/Gamma-Rapho via Getty ImagesTwenty-five years after its rapid construction, the Berlin Wall had settled into a seemingly permanent place in the landscape of the divided German capital.Following the end of World War II, Germany had been divided into four occupation zones under the control of an allied nation — France, Britain, the U.S. and the USSR. The capital of … [Link]
Mashable » Introducing Sesame Studios, a YouTube channel with no Elmo and a nod to Internet culture
One! One new YouTube channel. Bwahahahahaha On Friday, Sesame Street welcomed a new resident to its online neighborhood: Sesame Studios. The YouTube channel is a hip addition to the block, taking classic elements from Sesame Street’s 46-year history and modernizing them with an Internet slant The most striking difference to the look of Sesame Studios is the absence of the … [Link]
Slashdot » AG Scores Victory In Bid To Shut Down Indian Point
mdsolar quotes a report from The Journal News: Federal safety regulators used the wrong data to analyze the potential economic impacts of a severe accident at the Indian Point nuclear power plant, a panel of commissioners for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission ruled Wednesday. The ruling, which reversed an earlier finding, will force the NRC to conduct a fresh analysis of … [Link]
Mashable » A little town is being ruled by hundreds of crazy goats
To some people it is what dreams are made of: an entire town overtaken by glorious goats. In reality, it is a nightmare. There is a town in Western Australia that is currently being ruled by a crazy herd of about 250 wild goats. They are running amok, jumping on cars and causing traffic chaos in the town of Kambalda. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Scotland's independence party fails to win a majority in key elections
The pro-independence Scottish National Party (SNP) Friday secured a third term in government with an historic third consecutive victory in the county's parliamentary elections. SEE ALSO: Jeremy Corbyn really slays that election day thumbs up photo op With all seats declared, the SNP had secured 63 compared to the Conservatives with 31, Labour with 24, Liberal-Democrats with five, and six … [Link]
Mashable » This boy is writing letters to every country in the world
LONDON — Nowadays, many kids probably spend more time typing on keyboards and touch screens than they do actually writing stuff by hand. Not all children, though. Toby Little started writing letters to different countries when he was five years old. The first one, written in the summer 2013, went to a friend of a friend in Hawaii. The letter … [Link]
Mashable » SpaceX lands Falcon 9 rocket at sea again, despite much harsher conditions
Saying "there's no way I can pull this off" to lower expectations is the oldest trick in the book, but SpaceX just used it masterfully. The company managed to land the first stage of its Falcon 9 rocket on a drone ship at sea for the second time, despite previously saying a successful landing was "unlikely." This is due to … [Link]
Mashable » Brave Pakistani women open up about how body shaming changed them
In a candid new viral video, a group of courageous Pakistani women open up about being body-shamed since childhood and how it has shaped how they see themselves. See also: Oscar winner 'A Girl in the River' shows film's power to effect social change The video was shot by lawyer Zainab Chughtai, who is also the founder of BullyProof, a social … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook doubles down on political ambitions with sponsorship of both major conventions
Those thinly veiled shots that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg took at Donald Trump last month apparently had no bearing on how his company spends its money. The social network said Thursday that it will sponsor both the Republican and the Democratic conventions this summer — providing both events with financial backing, a "Facebook Lounge" on the premises and other forms of … [Link]
Mashable » Costco in Australia now sells caskets and coffins
Caskets and coffins are something you'd never associate with grocery shopping Down Under, but that's just changed. It's because Costco, a big box U.S. supermarket chain, has started selling coffins and caskets in some of its Australian stores. The chain is already well-known for its bizarre blend of bulk size groceries, jewellery and electronics. SEE ALSO: Hipsters, Australia is the … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump opines on British politics, backs Brexit
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has expressed support for Brexit — Britain exiting the European Union — in an interview with Fox News, stating that the UK would be "better off without" the European Union. SEE ALSO: 'Part Kenyan' Obama slur from Boris Johnson prompts Trump comparisons Claiming that migration "has been a horrible thing for Europe," Trump blamed … [Link]
Mashable » Legendary Australian beer Victoria Bitter to be sold in '50s heritage cans
Like a big cold beer with a side of the 1950s? Well now you can, with the classic Australian beer Victoria Bitter (VB) to be sold in heritage cans, honouring the first canned VB launched back in 1958. SEE ALSO: The incredibly beautiful and wild power of waves in photographs The replica can is designed to look like the original … [Link]
Mashable » The first Facebook Messenger bot for property in Australia launches
If you are on the hunt for property in Australia, Messenger Bots may help make the process easier. Property website Domain has launched the first Messenger Bot in Australia for property searches. It allows you to drop a location pin into Messenger to find houses for sale in the vicinity or get the buying guide for any property. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
New Scientist – News » How to watch Mercury pass in front of the sun next Monday
You'll need special telescopes to watch the innermost planet transit the sun, an event lasting around seven hours, or you can watch online [Link]
WIRED » SpaceX Landed a Freaking Rocket on a Robot Boat in the Dark
Say it again. Say it louder! The post SpaceX Landed a Freaking Rocket on a Robot Boat in the Dark appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » SpaceX Successfully Lands Its Rocket On A Floating Drone Ship Again
Early Friday morning, SpaceX successfully landed its Falcon 9 rocket on a drone ship at sea for the second time. The company has recovered the post-launch vehicle a total of three times, two of which involved the rocket landing on a floating drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Before the launch, the landing was deemed unlikely as the rocket would … [Link]
Popular Science » SpaceX's Falcon 9 Lands On Drone Ship–Again
Space Get used to it After successfully launching a Japanese broadcasting satellite into orbit, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket booster successfully returned to Earth, touching down gracefully on… [Link]
Mashable » Justin Timberlake's new song, 'Can't Stop the Feeling,' is a sugary summer jam
Rejoice, the Justin Timberlake drought is over — soak it all in like you're starring in the "Cry Me A River" video. JT has shared his first new solo song in three years on Thursday night with "Can't Stop the Feeling." His last single came in November with his 20/20 Experience track "Drink You Away." The song is available on … [Link]
Mashable » Alden Ehrenreich as Han Solo? Have a good feeling about this.
LOS ANGELES — Alden Ehrenreich, the breakout star of Hail Caesar!, is in talks to play young Han Solo, according to multiple Hollywood trade reports. Though the Cohen brothers latest was a box office dud, all eyes were on the breakout performance by Ehrenreich, who emerged via extensive screen tests as the front-runner to don the Corellian smuggler's threads. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » The incredibly beautiful and wild power of waves in photographs
It's bound to make a surfer looking for the perfect wave wince, but for an Australian photographer the violent chaos of the ocean's waves is the ultimate discovery. Maelstrom, a project and exhibition by Luke Shadbolt, 31, captures the surf at its most turbulent and dramatic in a set of awe-inspiring photographs. SEE ALSO: 5 Australian artists whose work will improve … [Link]
Mashable » 'Orphan Black' reveals more of the clones' dark history
Orphan Black giveth, and Orphan Black taketh away. In "From Instinct to Rational Control,” we were introduced to a new clone, but unfortunately she's been dead for a long time. And to make matters worse, by episode’s end, two other clones were MIA, too. SEE ALSO: The newest threat on 'Orphan Black' is the creepiest yet There were some crazy … [Link]
Popular Science » SpaceX Will Attempt To Launch And Land Again Tonight
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Slashdot » Finger-Tracking Tech Turns Your Arm Into A Touchpad
New submitter Keys of Cars quotes a report from Gizmag: Smartwatches may be handy, but their tiny touchscreens can easily be obscured by your fingers as you're using them on the device. As a result, we've seen various attempts to move the control surface. One of the latest, Carnegie Mellon University's SkinTrack system, moves it onto your hand and lower … [Link]
Mashable » GoPro's drone delayed until the holidays
Waiting for GoPro's top-secret drone? Well, you'll have to wait some more. GoPro announced in its Q1 financial results report it's delaying its Karma drone until the holidays. The drone was originally scheduled to launch within the first half of the year. SEE ALSO: The Air Case is the ultra-thin battery case Apple should have made "While we had to … [Link]
Mashable » This is how stunning VR video from GoPro's Omni camera looks
GoPro's decision to delay its Karma drone until the holiday is sad news. But cheer up, the company's just released the first footage from its Omni VR camera. And it's absolutely stunning. The VR camera, which consists of a chassis that holds six Hero4 cameras, launches in August for $4,999.99. SEE ALSO: The Air Case is the ultra-thin battery case … [Link]
Mashable » Photos and videos show devastation of Canadian wildfires
As the Canadian wildfires that have already forced thousands to evacuate continue to grow, the world is getting its first glimpse of damage and destruction left behind near Fort McMurray, Alberta. SEE ALSO: Destructive Canadian wildfire fueled in part by global warming According to the BBC, the fire has now grown to over 200,000 acres and has forced even more … [Link]
Mashable » Ford invests $182.2 million in cloud-based software company
Ford is quickly becoming a mobility company driven by big data, not just cars and trucks. SEE ALSO: Ford welded 2 Mustangs together to celebrate automotive innovation Ford Motor Company announced Thursday morning that it has invested $182.2 million in a cloud-based software company called Pivotal. The move further solidifies Ford's plans to be not just an automaker but also a … [Link]
Mashable » 'Grey's Anatomy' explored motherhood like only it can: heartbreakingly
There was never going to be a winner in the custody battle over Sofia on Grey's Anatomy. In one corner you had Callie, the woman who carried Sofia and gave birth to her under terrifying post-car crash circumstances, who was looking to take the first grader across the country to New York. In the other, you had Arizona, who chose … [Link]
Mashable » Joe Paterno allegedly heard of Jerry Sandusky abuse as early as 1976
Joe Paterno may have known about abuse allegations against assistant coach Jerry Sandusky as far back as 1976 — a revelation that could destroy what's left of the former Penn State football coach's already tarnished legacy — according to a lawsuit between an insurer and the school. Sandusky was convicted in June 2012 of of sexually abusing 10 boys over a span of many years, … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook gets in Mother's Day spirit with flowers in Messenger
Facebook is already getting ready for Mother's Day. The social network is rolling out a couple special features for Mother's Day, including an experimental flower reaction and a feature that lets you send flowers via Messenger. SEE ALSO: The 6 most important things you need to know about Facebook's Reactions In Messenger, a flower button will appear near the text … [Link]
Mashable » The New Hampshire animal park that ran a gorilla for president
Image: Leslie Jones/Boston Public LibraryFirst opened to the public in 1926, Benson’s Wild Animal Farm in Hudson, New Hampshire, housed a panoply of exotic animals, including, at one point, a presidential primary candidate.The farm was founded by Teddy Roosevelt’s hunting buddy John Benson as an animal training center, and expanded in the 1930s with the addition of a circus featuring performances … [Link]
Mashable » Russian orchestra plays moving concert in Syria's war-torn Palmyra
Russia's famed Mariinsky orchestra held a concert amid the imposing columns of the the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra on Thursday. The archaeological gem was severely damaged by Islamic State militants who overran the UNESCO-preserved site, destroying priceless ancient architecture and statues. "In the music that you will hear today, you hear our pain and our memory," conductor Valery Gergiev … [Link]
Slashdot » Meet The Company That Poached The FBI's Entire Silk Road Investigation Team
Patrick O'Neill quotes a report from The Daily Dot: The FBI team that brought down Silk Road has a new home. After headline-grabbing investigations, arrests, and prosecutions on some of America's highest-profile cybercriminals, five of U.S. law enforcement's most prized cybercrime aces have all left government service for greener pastures — a titan consulting firm called Berkeley Research Group (BRG). … [Link]
Slashdot » India Plans To Spend $6 Billion On Creating New Forests
The Narendra Modi government plans to spend $6.2 billion to create new forests through the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Bill, 2015, which has been passed by lawmakers in India's lower house this week. The bill aims to increase India's forest cover from 21.34% of the total land to 33%. Where does the money come from? It comes from private companies and … [Link]
Mashable » Aaron Moorehead and Laremy Tunsil: Football fandom in the age of online spectacle
The sports world was treated to a meltdown in real time Wednesday night, a toxic brew of schadenfreude and absurdity that's also an apparent first for college football. Pull up a seat — they're all front row in this digital arena — as a man becomes undone. This is the ballad of Aaron Moorehead, who never should have tweeted at … [Link]
Mashable » Man found guilty of murdering 10 women in 'Grim Sleeper' serial killings
A former trash collector in Los Angeles was convicted Thursday of 10 "Grim Sleeper" serial killings that spanned two decades and targeted vulnerable young black women in the inner city. Lonnie Franklin Jr. showed no emotion as a clerk read the 10 murder verdicts in Los Angeles County Superior Court after a two-month trial in the potential death penalty case. Franklin … [Link]
Mashable » Hulu's future as an online TV destination becomes clearer after Upfront
NEW YORK — "Do you really ever watch Hulu?" That's what one advertiser asked another while waiting in a long line for the streaming service's annual Upfront presentation. They were among the thousands who dragged themselves to Madison Square Garden on a rainy, early Wednesday morning to check out what Hulu had to offer. That initial interest was all Hulu … [Link]
Mashable » Train finally releasing that Led Zeppelin cover album no one asked for
There is no stopping it: Train have announced that they're releasing a cover of Led Zeppelin II in full. Yes, the band that unleashed "Hey Soul Sister" upon the world will cover the entirety of the English rock band's 1969 album from "Whole Lotta Love" to "Bring It On Home," with all proceeds benefitting Family House, a charity for families of children with cancer. But wait, you … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Captain America' saga was always going to lead to 'Civil War'
When you're juggling a dozen different superhumans for a big, knockdown brawl at an airport, you need an organizational tech solution that's fit to the task. You need index cards. "We killed so many trees." SEE ALSO: 'Captain America: Civil War' may be the best Marvel movie we'll ever get That's Christopher Markus, one half of the Marvel Studios writing … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump's Cinco de Mayo message. That is all.
Presented without comment: Donald Trump's Cinco de Mayo tweet. Draw your own conclusions. *backs away slowly* Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments. Read more… window._msla=window.loadScriptAsync~ js=document.createElement('scri~ _msla("//platform.twitter.com/~ about Donald Trump, Politics, and Watercooler [Link]
Mashable » Journey to the center of the Milky Way in this Hubble telescope video
Since its launch, the Hubble Space Telescope has taken Earthlings on a trip through the solar system and beyond thanks to its unprecedented views of the universe. Now, a video produced using Hubble telescope data takes people on a voyage to the center of the Milky Way, straight through the largest cluster of stars in our galaxy. SEE ALSO: Star … [Link]
Mashable » James Blake's new album, 'The Colour in Anything,' drops tonight
Fresh off an appearance on Beyoncé's Lemonade, British electronic producer and singer-songwriter James Blake is about to release some new music of his own. The Colour in Anything, Blake's third studio album and the followup to 2013's Overgrown, will arrive at midnight. SEE ALSO: James Blake reveals album title with impressive mural from Roald Dahl illustrator The singer made the … [Link]
Mashable » GM and Lyft to roll out autonomous Bolt EVs within a year, report says
Self-driving Lyft cars might be hitting the streets sooner than anyone anticipated. General Motors and Lyft are preparing to roll out a test fleet of autonomous long-range Bolt EV in a yet-to-be-determined city with in the next year, according to the Wall Street Journal. SEE ALSO: Semi-autonomous tech could lead to more in-car sex, expert worries Citing an unnamed Lyft … [Link]
Mashable » Honda's 2017 Ridgeline is the ultimate party truck, with CarPlay and an in-bed sound system
Pickup trucks are great at towing and hauling. But while they've excelled at getting the job done, they've lacked car-like refinement. The 2017 Honda Ridgeline changes all of that. It has semi-autonomous driving tech, versatile seats and Apple CarPlay in the cab. In the bed, it boasts a water-proof in-bed trunk and weather-proof exciters that effectively turn the bed into a … [Link]
Slashdot » Tesla Plans To Produce 500,000 Electric Cars In 2018, 1 Million In 2020
"Tesla Motors Inc said it was stepping up production plans for its upcoming Model 3 mass-market sedan and would build a total of 500,000 all-electric vehicles in 2018, two years ahead of schedule, but warned that spending will ramp up in tandem," reports Reuters. Tesla said capital spending would rise about 50% more than originally planned this year, to around … [Link]
WIRED » SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Will Fail Its Way to Being a Master Lander
SpaceX is going to try another barge landing. Let's hope they succeed, but give it up for them even if they fail. The post SpaceX's Falcon 9 Will Fail Its Way to Being a Master Lander appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
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