Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Slashdot » Google Bans Ads For Payday Loans
An anonymous reader writes: Google has decided it doesn't want to promote predatory lending practices that are harmful to consumers, so the company has decided to ban ads for payday loans and some related products from their ads systems. "Research has shown that these loans can result in unaffordable payment and high default rates for users so we will be … [Link]
Mashable » Scenes of devastation in Fort McMurray, Canada following massive wildfire
The massive fire that claimed 2,400 buildings in Fort McMurray, Canada continues to burn, but fortunately away from city limits. Local officials estimate that 85% to 90% of Fort McMurray was spared by the more than weeklong blaze. The heart of Alberta's oil industry remained shut down on Wednesday, while residents of Fort McMurray continued to be barred from returning to … [Link]
Mashable » Fractures seen in rapidly melting Arctic sea ice, and it's only May
Even accounting for the accelerating pace of Arctic climate change, sea ice loss in the Far North is running well ahead of schedule. This may signal a near record or record low sea ice extent to come in September. Fractures in the ice cover are evident north of Greenland, which Mark Serreze, the director of the National Snow and Ice … [Link]
Mashable » Russian medieval re-enactor takes down annoying drone with javelin
People don't always take historical re-enactors seriously, but they should. Take this man, who recently participated in a medieval reenactment in Lipetsk Oblast, Russia. Annoyed that a nearby quadcopter was capturing the event (there were no drones during the Middle Ages), the actor decided to take action. So he did what no one else in his situation would do: he … [Link]
Mashable » Bald eagle steals catch right from Canadian fisherman's line
Thanks, bro. If you ever find yourself fishing at Maple Lake in British Columbia, Canada, beware of the resident thief. According to Joel Wynans, who uploaded this video, a cunning bald eagle has become infamous among the locals for stealing their catch right from their fishing line. Cute New Zealand kids quoting Donald Trump will help you survive the election cycle Russian … [Link]
Slashdot » Renewables Fastest-Growing Energy Sources, Feds Say
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Computerworld written by Lucas Mearian: By 2040, coal, natural gas and renewable energy sources will provide roughly equal shares (28%-29%) of world electricity generation — a tremendous change from 2012, when coal provided 40% of all power generation, according to a new report. The report, International Energy Outlook 2016, was released today by … [Link]
Mashable » YouTube wants you to share videos with friends in new chat feature
YouTube is launching a new messenger service for its platform to boost video sharing even more. The Google-owned video giant confirmed to Mashable that it is releasing "native sharing" to a small percentage of YouTube users beginning Wednesday. Using YouTube's mobile app, select users will be able to chat about and share videos in message threads. SEE ALSO: Dwayne 'The Rock' … [Link]
Popular Science » The Air In Movie Theaters Actually Changes From Scene To Scene
Science Thanks to audiences breathing You and your fellow moviegoers can actually change the chemical composition of the air around you. [Link]
Slashdot » Samsung Unveils 256GB MicroSD Card, Highest Capacity In Its Class
Samsung recently unveiled its EVO Plus 256GB microSD card, capable of storing more than 12 hours of 4K video footage, 33 hours of full HD recording, 55,200 photos or 23,500 MP3s. While you most likely do not need such a large microSD card in your life, you'll probably want one. The card features Samsung's newest V-NAND technology, with read/write speeds … [Link]
Popular Science » The Dragon Returns
Space SpaceX's Dragon splashes down from space with 3,700 lbs of stuff This afternoon the Dragon came home, splashing down off the California coast. [Link]
Mashable » Abandoned beer-loving pig rescued after Fort McMurray evacuation
Marshall the pig is many things, but one thing above all: a survivor. Last Tuesday, Marshall was sadly abandoned during the Fort McMurray evacuations. His owner, Michelle Coutu, told CBC News that she was forced to leave the four-year-old pig behind while her family fled the wildfire. They feared for his life, but were thrilled to discover him on a Facebook … [Link]
Mashable » You can now ask Amazon Echo's Alexa to track your packages
“Alexa, where’s my stuff?” In a move that surprises absolutely no one, Amazon Echo users can now ask Alexa for tracking updates on packages from, of course, Amazon. The Echo smart speaker's voice-assistant Alexa can now field questions related to any items you’ve ordered off its site, without needing to grab your phone or computer to check a package's whereabouts. … [Link]
Mashable » Leslie Jones is very interested in Drake's butt in 'SNL' promos
Drake is going to be the musical guest and host of Saturday Night Live this weekend — and if Leslie Jones has anything to do with it, his butt will be the real star of the evening. She workshops sketch ideas with Drizzy and provides multiple scenarios that involve her spanking him like a baby. Thanks for taking one for … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. upgrades its weather forecasting system, but still lags behind competitors
The National Weather Service (NWS) has completed a major upgrade to its main supercomputers, which are now processing weather data in four dimensions instead of three. The move will result in more accurate weather forecasts, the agency says. However, the NWS still lags considerably behind several major weather centers abroad when it comes to its supercomputing capacity and the accuracy … [Link]
Mashable » Hyperloop One passes first big test
One small push for Hyperloop, one giant thrust for the future of transportation. In the arid northern deserts of Nevada, far from the bright lights and towering edifices of Las Vegas, the Los Angeles-based Hyperloop One took a gamble and won, successfully testing its linear induction propulsion system. SEE ALSO: Hyperloop Tech prepares for historic public test, changes name A … [Link]
Mashable » Adorable girl's failed hula hooping makes for great dancing
Dance like nobody's watching, and also like you're actually trying to hula hoop. This pool partyin' girl might not be the best hula hooper, but what she lacks in talent she certainly makes up for in effort. Stolen doggie finally gets returned to owner after two years New 'Voltron' trailer: Big lion robots and … a cohesive story? Patrick Stewart … [Link]
Mashable » MashReads Podcast: Here are some of the most kickass moms in literature
Stop what you're doing and go say thank you to your mom. Seriously. We'll wait. In honor of Mother's Day, on this week's episode of the MashReads Podcast, we read and discuss George Saunders' short story 'Mother's Day' — a tale of two moms who must confront each other and their feelings about parenthood while out for a holiday stroll. … [Link]
Mashable » The Rickon plot clue hidden in Arya's 'Game of Thrones' fight montage
Warning: This post contains spoilers from Season 6 of Game of Thrones. A girl has no name but lots of theories. Reddit user singh_sahil24 posted a new fan theory to the Game of Thrones subreddit Wednesday that connects Arya's Faceless Man training to the fates of her brothers. SEE ALSO: This 'Game of Thrones' fan theory about Bran is so wild it could … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla crashes into trailer while in autonomous Summon mode, owner claims
Imagine you're bragging to a passerby about your Tesla and it crashes itself into a trailer. Embarrassing. SEE ALSO: Volvo's in-car delivery service will bring packages to your trunk A Tesla Model S owner in Utah, reportedly identified as Jared Overton, claims his Model S started up and autonomously drove itself into a semi truck trailer, according to a KSL … [Link]
Mashable » What the designer of the old Instagram icon thinks of the new one
Plenty of people are complaining about the new Instagram logo and want it changed back to the "original." But wrap your mind around this little-known fact: The old Instagram logo — the square instant camera with the tiny rainbow — was actually not the original. Before Instagram had the iconic logo we're all familiar with (and are now wistfully remembering), … [Link]
Mashable » Zendaya perfectly defends gay fans after troll's Twitter insult
Zendaya: 5,623. Trolls: 0. The actress recently clapped back at a Twitter troll who compared her makeup-ed Snapchat selfie to a "gay dude." SEE ALSO: Ariana Grande claps back at a sexist Facebook commenter: 'Get your head out of your ass' Her slaying, sassy response tweet has racked up more than 111,000 likes since being posted. Several of Zendaya's fans … [Link]
Mashable » Google will start banning all ads from payday lenders
Google is taking a stand against potential predatory lenders. The company said Wednesday that it will ban all payday loan ads from its popular online advertising system in recognition of criticism from consumer advocates who say these short-term, high-interest deals are often used to prey on poor people in moments of desperation. SEE ALSO: Google brags it's keeping you safe … [Link]
Mashable » Friends prank their buddy at the airport using a dildo and a water bottle
Ah, the old dildo strapped to a water bottle prank. It's easy for just about anyone to feel a little nervous at the airport. Security is tight, and even if you have no reason to to be concerned, the presence of cops and TSA agents can make the scene a little tense, especially for someone who's never experience such scrutiny. … [Link]
Mashable » Former BuzzFeed execs team up for startup betting on Facebook Live
Two of the key members of BuzzFeed's early team that helped make the company a powerhouse in native advertising are together again. Melissa Rosenthal has been hired by business media upstart Cheddar, the first media startup to use Facebook Live as its primary distribution tool, with the official title of "Senior Vice President of Creative Development & Partnerships" — which … [Link]
Mashable » How to be a fearless networker
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. You're standing face-to-face with a professional in your industry who can help you advance your career. This is your chance to wow this person with a strong handshake, bright smile and direct eye contact, followed by … [Link]
Mashable » Hero catch: Minnesota Twins ballboy should probably just join the team
Oakland Athletics fans and ballboys are unofficially leading Major League Baseball in jaw-dropping catches this season. But this Minnesota Twins ballboy may have just topped them all with a leaping spear of a line-drive foul that looks to have saved one young fan from serious injury. SEE ALSO: An ode to the Portland Trail Blazers, the NBA's most inspiring team … [Link]
WIRED » Instagram of the Week: Wildly Beautiful Slow-Motion Videos of Hummingbirds Up Close
Move over Grumpy Cat. Tracy Johnson's Instagram feed of hummingbirds is the one to follow. The post Instagram of the Week: Wildly Beautiful Slow-Motion Videos of Hummingbirds Up Close appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Why the world's richest airlines are snatching up second-hand planes
It’s a tale that could be dubbed “From Russia to Love.” Two Boeing Co. 737 jetliners swooped onto a factory airfield near Seattle in March, the last of the models once flown by a collapsed Russian carrier. They were headed for makeovers to erase the Cyrillic logos and any other trace of Transaero Airlines. Next stop: Dallas’s Love Field, where … [Link]
Mashable » Madonna will honor Prince with a Billboard Music Awards performance
Madonna will join the ever-growing list of musicians to honor Prince when she takes the stage at the Billboard Music Awards. Billboard reported on Wednesday that "details on her tribute to the late music great remain a closely-guarded secret." (Good luck showing up Beyonce, Madge.) The awards, hosted by Ciara and Ludacris, will air live from Las Vegas on May … [Link]
WIRED » Culture Podcast: So Game of Thrones Got Kind of Boring, Huh?
Hey, at least we have a new Radiohead album, right? The post Culture Podcast: So Game of Thrones Got Kind of Boring, Huh? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Toddler kicks off beach season by chasing after some ladies
Summer is upon us, so it's time to get your body in its best Osh Kosh B'Gosh form and hit the beach. This toddler/Johnny Bravo in training sees some beach girls run by, and quickly makes up his mind to go a'chasin after them. Cute New Zealand kids quoting Donald Trump will help you survive the election cycle Bald eagle … [Link]
Mashable » Couple's photo series finds humor in their struggle with infertility
Infertility can create years of difficult, emotional turmoil. For Whitney and Spencer Blake, they decided to lighten their personal experience with humor. Using a tongue-in-cheek approach, the Boise, Idaho, couple injected some sharp satire in the failed fertility treatments and the long adoption process they had to endure. They took traditional light-hearted pregnancy photos and then added a unique spin, … [Link]
Mashable » Reese's Pieces-filled Peanut Butter Cups are probably coming to a store near you
Though Reese's hasn't straight-out admitted that it's releasing a new type of its classic peanut butter cup, it's looking pretty likely. As Eater reports, leaked photos of a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup filled with Reese's Pieces appeared online last week. In the time since, Reese's has been teasing illustrations of the product on social media alongside the hashtag #Cupfusion. SEE … [Link]
WIRED » Go Ahead, Connect an Inductor and Capacitor and See What Happens
What happens when you connect a charged capacitor to an inductor? You get an oscillating circuit. Here's how it all works. The post Go Ahead, Connect an Inductor and Capacitor and See What Happens appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Girl asks for weed on Twitter, cops respond
When you're out of town it can be tough to score a bag, especially in Florida where weed is definitely not legal. Well, one high school senior from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, attempted to score some bud while in Sarasota on Saturday, asking the Twitterverse where she can buy some weed with the hashtag #Sarasota. SEE ALSO: This coloring book pairs … [Link]
Mashable » Grilled cheese tacos are here to fulfill your wildest food dreams
We need to taco 'bout the newest trend in grilled cheese. The Food in my Beard, a cooking blog created by Dan Whalen, has a creation that will make junk food — and drunk food — lovers drool. It's called the Grilled Cheese Taco and it will rock your world. SEE ALSO: A rainbow grilled cheese probably tastes like eating a … [Link]
Slashdot » French Inquiry Launched After Live Suicide Broadcast On Periscope
An anonymous reader writes: French authorities have launched an investigation after a young woman recorded her suicide which streamed live to over 1,000 connected followers on the online video app Periscope. Prosecutors in Egly, Essone, a suburb 15 miles south of Paris, confirmed they had opened the inquiry following the incident which saw the 19-year-old throw herself under a commuter … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch Drone Footage Of Whales Hunting A Shark
Animals Whales: 1, Shark: 0 A drone hobbyist has captured footage of a pod of whales hunting down a shark. [Link]
Popular Science » Joe Biden Wants Your Ideas On How To Cure Cancer
Health Calling both scientists and citizen scientists If you happen to have a scientific idea about cancer research, you can now share it on a portal run through whitehouse.gov. [Link]
Mashable » The Wright brothers' biggest challenge? Steering the dang plane
“Wilbur gliding to the right, bottom view of glider."Image: Wright Brothers/Library of CongressBefore their groundbreaking powered flight over the dunes of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on Dec. 17, 1903, the Wright Brothers conducted hundreds of test flights with unpowered gliders and kitesThough Orville and Wilbur are widely considered the fathers of powered flight, their true breakthrough was in developing a system … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump gets support from small right-wing Hindu group
Donald Trump may find it tough to get Republican leaders behind his campaign, but he's got some faraway fans trying to get the gods on his side. SEE ALSO: How the GOP campaign is turning into 'Game of Thrones' Around a dozen members of a right-wing Indian Hindu group lit a ritual fire and chanted mantras Wednesday asking the Hindu … [Link]
Popular Science » One Million Virtual Reality Fans Use Samsung's Gear VR
Gadgets Oculus company has added a second comma to its user count Oculus and Samsung's Gear VR has crossed the million user mark. Will the Rift see the same luck? [Link]
Mashable » Girl lies about stealing cheese but forgets a crucial piece of evidence
It's tough to get away with stealing food when your dad plays the lawyer with such conviction. It's even tougher when you leave some of the stolen food on your face. It was this losing combination that sealed a guilty verdict for this little girl, who's willing to lie with such a straight face with a string of cheese on … [Link]
Popular Science » IBM Watson Thinks I'm Cooler Than I Really Am
Technology And it created this totally accurate portrait of me What kind of person are you, really? What better way to find out than to ask someone who's not a person. [Link]
Slashdot » Guy Who Didn't Invent Email Sues Gawker For Pointing Out He Didn't Invent Email
Mike Masnick, reporting for TechDirt: Oh boy. Remember Shiva Ayyadurai? The guy who has gone to great lengths to claim that he "invented email," when the reality is that he appears to have (likely independently) written an early implementation of email long after others had actually "invented email." In the past we've called out examples where gullible press have fallen … [Link]
Mashable » Latest iPhone 7 rumor suggests the headphone jack really is dead
A new round of iPhone 7 leaks are out and, guess what, it seems like the headphone jack really will be gone. The latest render of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus come from uSwitch in partnership with @OnLeaks (Steve Hemmerstoffer from Nowwhereelse.fr) – a leaker with a solid reputation. The renders were sourced from some leaked blueprints and offer … [Link]
Mashable » A digital quest: Inside the connected world of 13-year-olds
With each generation the public consciousness conjures up a new fear for our youth: where once it was rock ‘n’ roll, today the concern is that teenagers’ lives are dominated by digital media. The worry is that the digital deluge may affect their capacity to learn, to converse, to spell, and more besides. Have they no time for the leisurely … [Link]
Mashable » Disney, Lucasfilms unveil new web series called 'The Star Wars Show'
NEW YORK — The Force is getting its own web series. LucasFilms, Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media (DCPI) on Wednesday unveiled a new weekly online variety series that "celebrates the franchise, fans, and fun of the world of Star Wars." Each seven-minute episode recaps the latest happenings in the Star Wars galaxy. Hosts Andi Gutierrez (StarWars.com digital communications manager) and Peter … [Link]
WIRED » Does This Terrifying Robot Really Have to Look Like a Mermaid?
Of all the designs to choose from for a remotely operated underwater vehicle, you might think a humanoid would be the silliest to land on. The post Does This Terrifying Robot Really Have to Look Like a Mermaid? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » WIRED Book Club: Let’s Unpack the Gripping Fifth Season
We’re seven chapters into N.K. Jemisin's gripping read, and we're ready to start talking. The post WIRED Book Club: Let's Unpack the Gripping Fifth Season appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Latest iPhone 7 rumor suggests the headphone jack really is dead
A new round of iPhone 7 leaks are out and, guess what, it seems like the headphone jack really will be gone. The latest render of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus come from uSwitch in partnership with @OnLeaks (Steve Hemmerstoffer from Nowwhereelse.fr) – a leaker with a solid reputation. The renders were sourced from some leaked blueprints and offer … [Link]
Mashable » A digital quest: Inside the connected world of 13-year-olds
With each generation the public consciousness conjures up a new fear for our youth: where once it was rock ‘n’ roll, today the concern is that teenagers’ lives are dominated by digital media. The worry is that the digital deluge may affect their capacity to learn, to converse, to spell, and more besides. Have they no time for the leisurely … [Link]
Mashable » Disney, Lucasfilms unveil new web series called 'The Star Wars Show'
NEW YORK — The Force is getting its own web series. LucasFilms, Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media (DCPI) on Wednesday unveiled a new weekly online variety series that "celebrates the franchise, fans, and fun of the world of Star Wars." Each seven-minute episode recaps the latest happenings in the Star Wars galaxy. Hosts Andi Gutierrez (StarWars.com digital communications manager) and Peter … [Link]
Mashable » Easily frightened man will never trust his friends again
Despite the fact that his friend seems set on ruining his life slowly over the course of many weeks, Justin sticks it out. Justin suffers through scare after scare, and always with a smile on his face. I mean, the dude at least deserves a discount on rent. Leslie Jones is very interested in Drake's butt in 'SNL' promos Adorable girl's failed … [Link]
Mashable » You can now ask Amazon Echo's Alexa to track your packages
“Alexa, where’s my stuff?” In a move that surprises absolutely no one, Amazon Echo users can now ask Alexa for tracking updates on packages from, of course, Amazon. The Echo smart speaker's voice-assistant Alexa can now field questions related to any items you’ve ordered off its site, without needing to grab your phone or computer to check a package's whereabouts. … [Link]
Mashable » Leslie Jones is very interested in Drake's butt in 'SNL' promos
Drake is going to be the musical guest and host of Saturday Night Live this weekend — and if Leslie Jones has anything to do with it, his butt will be the real star of the evening. She workshops sketch ideas with Drizzy and provides multiple scenarios that involve her spanking him like a baby. Thanks for taking one for … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. upgrades its weather forecasting system, but still lags behind competitors
The National Weather Service (NWS) has completed a major upgrade to its main supercomputers, which are now processing weather data in four dimensions instead of three. The move will result in more accurate weather forecasts, the agency says. However, the NWS still lags considerably behind several major weather centers abroad when it comes to its supercomputing capacity and the accuracy … [Link]
Mashable » Hyperloop One passes first big test
One small push for Hyperloop, one giant thrust for the future of transportation. In the arid northern deserts of Nevada, far from the bright lights and towering edifices of Las Vegas, the Los Angeles-based Hyperloop One took a gamble and won, successfully testing its linear induction propulsion system. SEE ALSO: Hyperloop Tech prepares for historic public test, changes name A … [Link]
Mashable » Easily frightened man will never trust his friends again
Despite the fact that his friend seems set on ruining his life slowly over the course of many weeks, Justin sticks it out. Justin suffers through scare after scare, and always with a smile on his face. I mean, the dude at least deserves a discount on rent. Cute New Zealand kids quoting Donald Trump will help you survive the election cycle … [Link]
Popular Science » Gene Editing Makes Cows Without Horns
Animals With no apparent negative effects Cattle have now been made hornless through genetic editing, with no apparent side effects, researchers say. [Link]
Mashable » Adorable girl's failed hula hooping makes for great dancing
Dance like nobody's watching, and also like you're actually trying to hula hoop. This pool partyin' girl might not be the best hula hooper, but what she lacks in talent she certainly makes up for in effort. Leslie Jones is very interested in Drake's butt in 'SNL' promos Stolen doggie finally gets returned to owner after two years New 'Voltron' … [Link]
Mashable » MashReads Podcast: Here are some of the most kickass moms in literature
Stop what you're doing and go say thank you to your mom. Seriously. We'll wait. In honor of Mother's Day, on this week's episode of the MashReads Podcast, we read and discuss George Saunders' short story 'Mother's Day' — a tale of two moms who must confront each other and their feelings about parenthood while out for a holiday stroll. … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists Found 74 Genetic Variants Linked To Education Level
An anonymous reader shares a report on The Verge: Scientists have found 74 genetic variants that are associated with educational attainment. In short, that means some people have variants of genes in their DNA that are correlated with completing more schooling. But this finding, published today in Nature, should be taken with a grain of salt. Together, these variants explain … [Link]
Mashable » The Rickon plot clue hidden in Arya's 'Game of Thrones' fight montage
Warning: This post contains spoilers from Season 6 of Game of Thrones. A girl has no name but lots of theories. Reddit user singh_sahil24 posted a new fan theory to the Game of Thrones subreddit Wednesday that connects Arya's Faceless Man training to the fates of her brothers. SEE ALSO: This 'Game of Thrones' fan theory about Bran is so wild it could … [Link]
Popular Science » Hyperloop Motor Tested For The First Time In The Nevada Desert
Science It's fast Hyperloop One made a big step forward today in the ongoing race to create the first working Hyperloop. [Link]
Mashable » Tesla crashes into trailer while in autonomous Summon mode, owner claims
Imagine you're bragging to a passerby about your Tesla and it crashes itself into a trailer. Embarrassing. SEE ALSO: Volvo's in-car delivery service will bring packages to your trunk A Tesla Model S owner in Utah, reportedly identified as Jared Overton, claims his Model S started up and autonomously drove itself into a semi truck trailer, according to a KSL … [Link]
WIRED » Adorable, Mildly Confused Seniors Love This Self-Driving Car
A group of seniors got to test drive a self-driving car at the University of California San Diego campus. The post Adorable, Mildly Confused Seniors Love This Self-Driving Car appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Peachy Printer Funds Embezzled To Build New Home Instead of $100 3D Printer
Reader szczys writes (edited): Peachy Printer made it big on Kickstarter, raising over half a million dollars on the promise to build the first 3D printer and scanner costing $100. The company has now collapsed due to embezzlement (Editor's note: BBC's coverage is better) of those funds. The original investor stole around $350,000 of backer's money and funneled it into … [Link]
WIRED » YouTube’s New Messenger Means You’ll Never Have to Leave YouTube
Here’s the thing: Native sharing is great for YouTube's business. The post YouTube's New Messenger Means You'll Never Have to Leave YouTube appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Zika Found To Cause Birth Defects In Newborn Mice
Health Which could make it easier to find a treatment Researchers showed that Zika causes birth defects in newborn mice. This is the first study to show this connection in an animal model and could provide a model to study… [Link]
Popular Science » On the Road Documenting Bioartists and Biohackers
From Our Blogs: The Biodesign Challenge Meet the duo behind DIYSECT, a web series that explores the politics surrounding a growing movement Meet Mary Tsang and Ben Welmond the filmmakers behind DIYSECT, a series about people using biotechnology in homes, hacker spaces, and art studios. [Link]
Slashdot » 'I Know How To Program, But I Don't Know What To Program'
An anonymous reader has shared an interesting article that talks about one of the most common challenges faced by novice developers: "I know how to program, but I don't know what to program." The author of the article also shares his views on some of the most common solutions for that problem: "do programming challenges", "contribute to an open source … [Link]
Mashable » What the designer of the old Instagram icon thinks of the new one
Plenty of people are complaining about the new Instagram logo and want it changed back to the "original." But wrap your mind around this little-known fact: The old Instagram logo — the square instant camera with the tiny rainbow — was actually not the original. Before Instagram had the iconic logo we're all familiar with (and are now wistfully remembering), … [Link]
Mashable » Zendaya perfectly defends gay fans after troll's Twitter insult
Zendaya: 5,623. Trolls: 0. The actress recently clapped back at a Twitter troll who compared her makeup-ed Snapchat selfie to a "gay dude." SEE ALSO: Ariana Grande claps back at a sexist Facebook commenter: 'Get your head out of your ass' Her slaying, sassy response tweet has racked up more than 111,000 likes since being posted. Several of Zendaya's fans … [Link]
Mashable » Google will start banning all ads from payday lenders
Google is taking a stand against potential predatory lenders. The company said Wednesday that it will ban all payday loan ads from its popular online advertising system in recognition of criticism from consumer advocates who say these short-term, high-interest deals are often used to prey on poor people in moments of desperation. SEE ALSO: Google brags it's keeping you safe … [Link]
Mashable » Friends prank their buddy at the airport using a dildo and a water bottle
Ah, the old dildo strapped to a water bottle prank. It's easy for just about anyone to feel a little nervous at the airport. Security is tight, and even if you have no reason to to be concerned, the presence of cops and TSA agents can make the scene a little tense, especially for someone who's never experience such scrutiny. … [Link]
Mashable » Did you hear the one about Jennifer Lawrence punching Sophie Turner in the vagina?
No surprises here: Jennifer Lawrence has no qualms over casually punching her co-stars in their private areas. In an interview with Just Jared, Sophie Turner shared an on-set anecdote from X-Men: Apocalypse about a time when JLaw thought Sophie asked to get punched in the crotch. SEE ALSO: It's 2013 again because Jennifer Lawrence is falling on another red carpet "It was … [Link]
Mashable » Gwyneth Paltrow assumes you have $15,000 for a gold sex toy
Gwyneth Paltrow is still looking out for you. The actress and lifestyle lighthouse (who guides us safely home to our best selves) suggests purchasing a $15,000 golden sex toy to ensure your pleasure as you slide deeper into debt with each passing day. GOOP's new sex issue keeps the Lelo Inez recommendation short and sweet: "Yep, it's a 24-karat gold dildo." SEE … [Link]
Mashable » You can now tour Harry Potter's childhood home in London
LONDON – To pay homage to the first book and film of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London is opening up the Dursley living room for the first time ever. Between May 27- June 6, fans will be able to walk through the front door of Number 4 Privet Drive and stand … [Link]
Mashable » Petition calls for ban on office dress codes that require high heels
LONDON — A woman who was sent home from her temp job for not wearing high heels has launched a petition calling for it to be made illegal for a company to require women to wear heels at work. SEE ALSO: Photo of female server's bloody feet highlights restaurant's unfair uniform policy The petition has already been signed more than … [Link]
Mashable » Photo of female server's bloody feet highlights restaurant's unfair uniform policy
In this restaurant, being a female server is a one-way ticket to bleeding feet. Nicola Gavins, a makeup artist in Alberta, Canada, shared a photo of her friend's blistered toes, cut up from the high heels she wears as part of her server's uniform. The woman's socks are soaked through with blood, but she has to keep wearing the injurious … [Link]
Mashable » How 'Civilization VI' aims to improve upon perfection
How do you fix something that isn't broken? It's a question that the just-announced Civilization VI needs to address in order to justify its existence. Civilization V is widely considered to be the best in Firaxis Games' series. The 2010 release and its two major add-ons perfected the series' core idea of raising up your chosen people — through research, cultural progress, diplomacy … [Link]
Mashable » Badass golfer strips, wades into water feature to rescue baby bird
LONDON — Fear not, golf course-dwelling wildlife. This man has your back. English golfer and part-time bird-rescuer Greg Owen was filmed recently on a course in Florida, frantically stripping down to his underwear and wading into a water hazard to rescue a floundering blue jay. SEE ALSO: Danny Willett wins the Masters, his brother's tweets win the Internet The video … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump thinks Donald Trump deserves credit for Budweiser naming its beer America
Donald Trump has succeeded in his promise to make America Budweiser again. The presumptive Republican presidential nominee took some credit on Wednesday during a phone call on Fox News for inspiring Budweiser to change the name of its beer to America for the summer. SEE ALSO: Budweiser beer is now named America, because we live in the land of the … [Link]
Mashable » Nest opens its smart home Thread framework to third-party developers
Nest wants to make it easier (and quicker) to get more smart home gadgets on the market. In a move to build out its smart home presence (and propel the industry forward), the company is opening up its Thread network, Nest's smart home network that connects various Internet-of-Things gadgets (like smart thermostats, locks and so on) together. By making Thread … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram debuts new logo, Internet promptly freaks out
Everybody just breathe for a second. Are we all sitting down? OK: Instagram has a new logo. SEE ALSO: Instagram just changed its logo in a big way The company debuted a new icon featuring a multi-color gradient and minimal lines. The app also features a new black and white interface. As is the case with updates of any kind … [Link]
Mashable » New Kelly Ripa interview elaborates on the shock of Michael Strahan's departure
After May 13, Michael Strahan's time on Live! With Kelly and Michael will just be a memory. But the abrupt, shocking nature of Strahan's departure has left a mark on Kelly Ripa. Ripa described the reverberating effects of Strahan's announcement in an interview with People, chalking it up to a matter of respect. "I think that all people are deserving … [Link]
Mashable » Former BuzzFeed execs team up for startup betting on Facebook Live
Two of the key members of BuzzFeed's early team that helped make the company a powerhouse in native advertising are together again. Melissa Rosenthal has been hired by business media upstart Cheddar, the first media startup to use Facebook Live as its primary distribution tool, with the official title of "Senior Vice President of Creative Development & Partnerships" — which … [Link]
Mashable » How to be a fearless networker
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. You're standing face-to-face with a professional in your industry who can help you advance your career. This is your chance to wow this person with a strong handshake, bright smile and direct eye contact, followed by … [Link]
Popular Science » Solar-Powered Tuk Tuk to Travel More Than 6000 miles
From Our Blogs: Speed Lab The tuk tuk is on its way to the all-electric 2016 WAVE Trophy Rally Naveen Rabelli has designed and built a solar-powered tuk tuk that he is driving from India to Germany to participate in the all-electric-powered 2016 WAVE Trophy… [Link]
Mashable » Hero catch: Minnesota Twins ballboy should probably just join the team
Oakland Athletics fans and ballboys are unofficially leading Major League Baseball in jaw-dropping catches this season. But this Minnesota Twins ballboy may have just topped them all with a leaping spear of a line-drive foul that looks to have saved one young fan from serious injury. SEE ALSO: An ode to the Portland Trail Blazers, the NBA's most inspiring team … [Link]
Mashable » RIP Sunrise, the calendar app too beautiful for this world
Schedule some time to mourn: Sunrise is sunsetting its beloved calendar application. Sunrise, a critically acclaimed calendar app acquired early last year by Microsoft, is being pulled from app stores in the "next few days" and shutting down for good at the end of August as the team focuses entirely on building up similar features for Outlook. "We’re not able to … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift won the first-ever Taylor Swift award for being Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift picked up the first-ever Taylor Swift Award at the BMI Pop Awards, and we can all agree that Beyoncé was totally robbed. Swift is the second artist to be given a BMI Award named after them — the first was Michael Jackson, who is certainly a legendary artists. But did he ever win the Taylor Swift Award? Nope! SEE … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Shooting stars show Earth had oxygen eons before we thought
Tiny meteorites discovered in Australia show that Earth's air had some oxygen in it at a time when no one thought it did – 2.7 billion years ago [Link]
Mashable » Daredevil cat walks on cable wire to avoid rescue
Rescuers attempted to save a cat who got stuck on a power line in Algeria. However, the feline had other ideas and and attempted to escape the rescue. Spectators gasped as the cat eventually dropped from the cable, but survived the incident as its fall was broken by civil defense members holding a sheet. Read more…More about Cat Videos, Watercooler, Videos, … [Link]
Mashable » New 'Voltron' trailer: Big lion robots and … a cohesive story?
The big thing that immediately stands out about this new Netflix trailer for Voltron: Legendary Defender? It makes sense. The original Voltron TV series might be loved by old-timer 30-somethings, but in reality it was a pieced-together cartoon that combined clips from two completely different anime series. Fortunately, Netflix has the scratch to create something entirely new, and Legendary Defender is it. … [Link]
Mashable » Creative advertisers put up a perfect 'Seinfeld'-inspired billboard
UPDATED May 11th, 1:43 p.m. ET to include comment from ICG partner Rusty Duncan. It's a billboard about nothing! Insight Creative Group (ICG) is an Oklahoma-based advertising agency with an excellent sense of humor. When the team was tasked with pitching a billboard idea to client The Floor Trader Outlet, they really thought outside the box. Or, rather, they thought inside … [Link]
Mashable » 360-degree photos are coming to Facebook's News Feed
Facebook photos are set to get a lot more immersive. The social network will soon add support for 360-degree photos to its News Feed, Facebook announced Wednesday. SEE ALSO: Oculus adds new social games and Facebook sharing to Gear VR The new 360-degree photos will function a lot like Facebook's 360-degree videos. You can change your view of the photo … [Link]
Mashable » 'Antiques Roadshow' erroneously appraises high school art project at $50,000
Kids, hold on to your macaroni art, because the Roadshow isn't always right. Years ago, Alvin Barr purchased a mysterious clay jug for $300 at a Eugene, Oregon estate sale. Unsure about the piece's origins, he brought it to appraiser Stephen L. Fletcher when PBS's Antiques Roadshow came to Spokane, Washington. SEE ALSO: Some of the pricey art that Chinese billionaire Liu … [Link]
WIRED » Lest You Get Bored in VR, Facebook Now Supports 360-Degree Photos
When you put on the headset, Oculus doesn't want you ever getting bored. The post Lest You Get Bored in VR, Facebook Now Supports 360-Degree Photos appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Google Pulls Plug on Predatory Payday Loan Ads, Huzzah!
Google’s going to make it harder for payday loan predators to find their prey. The post Google Pulls Plug on Predatory Payday Loan Ads, Huzzah! appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Archived letters paint a picture of David Attenborough's childhood
LONDON — A series of old letters written by David Attenborough's father have been released by the University of Leicester. SEE ALSO: The making of David Attenborough's virtual reality tour of the Great Barrier Reef Frederick Attenborough's four letters, released by the university to coincide with his son's 90th birthday, reveal David Attenborough's early interest in the environment. 
Image: university … [Link]
Slashdot » Slashdot Asks: How Long Before Self-Driving Cars Become Mainstream?
Here's the thing, regardless of one's stand on self-driving cars, they are no longer a futuristic idea. Major car companies such as Tesla, BMW, and Mercedes have already released an autonomous vehicle or plan to release one soon. Sergio Marchionne, an Italian-Canadian executive who is currently the CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, recently said: It isn't pie in the sky. … [Link]
Mashable » Patrick Stewart watched his younger self embrace baldness for 'X-Men: Apocalypse'
At long last, James McAvoy makes his long-awaited "bald Professor X" transformation In X-Men: Apocalypse. The cause of the hair loss is the stuff of spoilers, but the actual process of removing said hair for the shoot is now preserved on video forever. Former (and possibly future?) Professor X actor Patrick Stewart dialed into a video call with McAvoy and … [Link]
WIRED » A Bizarre New Model for How Hawaii Got Its Curve
Think you know about hotspots, hotshot? Well, think again! The post A Bizarre New Model for How Hawaii Got Its Curve appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' Kickstarter asks for just $20,000,000 to create its own, better Dorne
Warning: This post contains Dorne spoilers from Game of Thrones, Seasons 5 and 6. Be the change you want to see in the world. Err, or Dorne. A Kickstarter project simply titled "Fixing Dorne" loves Game of Thrones so much that it refuses to sit idle while, from Season 5 onward, Dorne's plot fails to live up to its potential. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » The House is set to pass a slew of bills fighting opioid addiction
The United States House of Representatives is getting ready to put legislative muscle behind the nation's growing fight against opioid addiction, though some say the plan is still too weak. House legislators are set to pass 18 opioid-related bills that would then be packaged with similar Senate legislation and sent off to the president to become law. SEE ALSO: CDC: … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' Kickstarter asks for just $20,000,000 to create its own, better Dorne
Warning: This post contains Dorne spoilers from Game of Thrones, Seasons 5 and 6. Be the change you want to see in the world. Err, or Dorne. A Kickstarter project simply titled "Fixing Dorne" loves Game of Thrones so much that it refuses to sit idle while, from Season 5 onward, Dorne's plot fails to live up to its potential. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » The House is set to pass a slew of bills fighting opioid addiction
The United States House of Representatives is getting ready to put legislative muscle behind the nation's growing fight against opioid addiction, though some say the plan is still too weak. House legislators are set to pass 18 opioid-related bills that would then be packaged with similar Senate legislation and sent off to the president to become law. SEE ALSO: CDC: … [Link]
Mashable » Drew Barrymore, Pitbull help kick off Chelsea Handler's Netflix talk show
NEW YORK — "Hello, world. Here I am. Did you miss me?" That's one of the first things Chelsea Handler said to her Netflix viewers in the premiere of her new streaming talk show, Chelsea. But don't call the introduction a monologue. She's done with those. Instead, Handler just wanted to offer an "explanation" about what exactly the the platform's first … [Link]
Mashable » Did you hear the one about Jennifer Lawrence punching Sophie Turner in the vagina?
No surprises here: Jennifer Lawrence has no qualms over casually punching her co-stars in their private areas. In an interview with Just Jared, Sophie Turner shared an on-set anecdote from X-Men: Apocalypse about a time when JLaw thought Sophie asked to get punched in the crotch. SEE ALSO: It's 2013 again because Jennifer Lawrence is falling on another red carpet "It was … [Link]
Mashable » Gwyneth Paltrow assumes you have $15,000 for a gold sex toy
Gwyneth Paltrow is still looking out for you. The actress and lifestyle lighthouse (who guides us safely home to our best selves) suggests purchasing a $15,000 golden sex toy to ensure your pleasure as you slide deeper into debt with each passing day. GOOP's new sex issue keeps the Lelo Inez recommendation short and sweet: "Yep, it's a 24-karat gold dildo." SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Drew Barrymore, Pitbull help kick off Chelsea Handler's Netflix talk show
NEW YORK — "Hello, world. Here I am. Did you miss me?" That's one of the first things Chelsea Handler said to her Netflix viewers in the premiere of her new streaming talk show, Chelsea. But don't call the introduction a monologue. She's done with those. Instead, Handler just wanted to offer an "explanation" about what exactly the the platform's first … [Link]
WIRED » The Ingenious Plan to Turn Land Cruisers Into an Outback Wireless Network
Google wants to use balloons to blanket remote areas with the Internet. Facebook wants drones. Paul Gardner-Stephen has a simpler idea: Land Cruisers. The post The Ingenious Plan to Turn Land Cruisers Into an Outback Wireless Network appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Silk Can Preserve Blood Samples Without Refrigeration
Science New technique could lead to better blood testing in rural areas A casing of silk can keep blood samples fresh even without refrigeration. [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Removes Wi-Fi Sense Feature From Windows 10 Which Shared Your Wi-Fi Password
Microsoft says it has removed the controversial Wi-Fi Sense feature that shared a user's password with their friends and people in the contact list. "We have removed the Wi-Fi Sense feature that allows you to share Wi-Fi networks with your contacts and to be automatically connected to networks shared by your contacts," says Microsoft's Gabe Aul. "The cost of updating … [Link]
Mashable » You can now tour Harry Potter's childhood home in London
LONDON – To pay homage to the first book and film of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London is opening up the Dursley living room for the first time ever. Between May 27- June 6, fans will be able to walk through the front door of Number 4 Privet Drive and stand … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The perfect heists that involve stealing nothing at all
Instead of making off with actual objects, thieves can now just pinch the data that describes them and recreate exact replicas of their own [Link]
New Scientist – News » This Turing machine should run forever unless maths is wrong
Two researchers have come up with computer programs that will run forever as long as the deep mathematical assumptions they are testing are correct [Link]
Mashable » Petition calls for ban on office dress codes that require high heels
LONDON — A woman who was sent home from her temp job for not wearing high heels has launched a petition calling for it to be made illegal for a company to require women to wear heels at work. SEE ALSO: Photo of female server's bloody feet highlights restaurant's unfair uniform policy The petition has already been signed more than … [Link]
Mashable » Photo of female server's bloody feet highlights restaurant's unfair uniform policy
In this restaurant, being a female server is a one-way ticket to bleeding feet. Nicola Gavins, a makeup artist in Alberta, Canada, shared a photo of her friend's blistered toes, cut up from the high heels she wears as part of her server's uniform. The woman's socks are soaked through with blood, but she has to keep wearing the injurious … [Link]
Mashable » How 'Civilization VI' aims to improve upon perfection
How do you fix something that isn't broken? It's a question that the just-announced Civilization VI needs to address in order to justify its existence. Civilization V is widely considered to be the best in Firaxis Games' series. The 2010 release and its two major add-ons perfected the series' core idea of raising up your chosen people — through research, cultural progress, diplomacy … [Link]
Popular Science » How Much Do You Daydream? You Could Be Addicted
Science A researcher says it should be considered a real problem, but not everyone agrees People with maladaptive daydreaming become so immersed in elaborate fantasies that it becomes difficult to live their daily lives. [Link]
Mashable » Badass golfer strips, wades into water feature to rescue baby bird
LONDON — Fear not, golf course-dwelling wildlife. This man has your back. English golfer and part-time bird-rescuer Greg Owen was filmed recently on a course in Florida, frantically stripping down to his underwear and wading into a water hazard to rescue a floundering blue jay. SEE ALSO: Danny Willett wins the Masters, his brother's tweets win the Internet The video … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » GitHub Introduces Unlimited Private Repositories
GitHub has announced the availability of two new paid GitHub plans (Personal and Organization) with both plans including unlimited private repositories. The GitHub personal paid plan for individual developers costs $7.00/month and the paid plan for organizations costs $9.00 per user/month ($25.00/month for the first five users).
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Slashdot » Facebook Open-Sources Capture the Flag Competition Platform As It Encourages Students
An anonymous reader writes: Facebook announced today that it is making its gamified security training platform called Capture the Flag (CTF) open source in an effort to encourage students and developers to learn about online security and bugs. The platform, which is popular at hacker conventions such as Def Con, pits different teams of hackers against one another. The social … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump thinks Donald Trump deserves credit for Budweiser naming its beer America
Donald Trump has succeeded in his promise to make America Budweiser again. The presumptive Republican presidential nominee took some credit on Wednesday during a phone call on Fox News for inspiring Budweiser to change the name of its beer to America for the summer. SEE ALSO: Budweiser beer is now named America, because we live in the land of the … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram debuts new logo, Internet promptly freaks out
Everybody just breathe for a second. Are we all sitting down? OK: Instagram has a new logo. SEE ALSO: Instagram just changed its logo in a big way The company debuted a new icon featuring a multi-color gradient and minimal lines. The app also features a new black and white interface. As is the case with updates of any kind … [Link]
Mashable » Nest opens its smart home Thread framework to third-party developers
Nest wants to make it easier (and quicker) to get more smart home gadgets on the market. In a move to build out its smart home presence (and propel the industry forward), the company is opening up its Thread network, Nest's smart home network that connects various Internet-of-Things gadgets (like smart thermostats, locks and so on) together. By making Thread … [Link]
Mashable » New Kelly Ripa interview elaborates on the shock of Michael Strahan's departure
After May 13, Michael Strahan's time on Live! With Kelly and Michael will just be a memory. But the abrupt, shocking nature of Strahan's departure has left a mark on Kelly Ripa. Ripa described the reverberating effects of Strahan's announcement in an interview with People, chalking it up to a matter of respect. "I think that all people are deserving … [Link]
Mashable » Stolen doggie finally gets to returned to owner after two years
One dog proves it's at least this man's best friend. The pup, named Chaos, could not be more overjoyed to see his owner after being separated for two years. It was stolen when a friend would not give the dog back to its owner Jose. The Youtube video description details how Chaos's owner went through many struggles, including living in his … [Link]
Mashable » New lightning capital of the world gets 603 strikes per square mile every year
Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela has a new claim to fame: This large bay has been revealed as the lightning capital of the world, with storms lighting up the skies almost 300 nights each year, according to a NASA study. The largest lake in South America, Lake Maracaibo sits along the northern Andes Mountains, where the mountains form a natural barrier, pushing air … [Link]
Mashable » Riley Curry upstages Steph's MVP speech (again) with next-level sass
She's back at it again with the sass. Riley Curry, the undeniable, unanimous MVP of our hearts, stole the show during her dad Steph Curry's speech Tuesday night — again. Steph won MVP for the second straight year, also unanimously. SEE ALSO: Little soccer player takes a tiny break mid-game to hug his brother Riley made sure to warn voters … [Link]
Mashable » Nicki Minaj goes on Twitter spree dissing 'miserable' ex-boyfriend for alleged lawsuit
Nicki Minaj is sick of her ex-boyfriend. The Pinkprint rapper went on a Twitter spree Tuesday night, dissing ex Safaree Samuels and claiming that he had filed a lawsuit against her. SEE ALSO: Demi Lovato and Nicki Minaj are feuding over a questionable Instagram tag The pair dated for about 12 years and broke up in 2014. Minaj is now … [Link]
Mashable » Google Translate brings Word Lens magic to Chinese
Google's Translate app is one the most robust translation apps available. Beyond being able to translate 103 different languages, Google Translate has improved since its release with features like Word Lens, which uses your smartphone's camera and augmented reality to instantaneously translate written text. The app is getting some more improvements in its 5.0 update that enhance usability for people … [Link]
Mashable » Global crisis: 27.8 million people were forced to flee their homes last year
A major aid agency said Wednesday that 27.8 million people around the world were internally displaced by conflicts and natural disasters last year, calling it a global crisis. That's as many as the populations of New York City, London, Paris and Cairo combined — or an average of 66,000 people displaced every day in 2015. SEE ALSO: Here's how you … [Link]
Mashable » 'Civil War' is Marvel's longest movie, still can't touch drawn-out DC universe
LOS ANGELES — At 2 hours, 26 minutes, Captain America: Civil War is Disney/Marvel's longest movie yet. Yes, Marvel's Avengers movies are getting longer — presumably to accommodate the ever-growing roster of connected-universe superheroes. And they've sprung up to giant-sized of late — three of Disney/Marvel's four longest films, including Winter Soldier and Age of Ultron, were released in the past two … [Link]
Mashable » Couple gives the big, fat Indian wedding a vegan and eco-friendly twist
When Mumbai couple Shasvathi Siva and Karthik Krishnan decided to get married, they opted for a wedding with a difference. They ensured that each of their ceremonies was as eco-friendly and vegan as possible. See also: Indian bride asks groom to plant 10,000 saplings as a gift for their Earth Day wedding Their wedding was animal-friendly, had no flowers, silk, leather … [Link]
Mashable » Hollywood movies are getting too long, but there's an elegant solution
The year was 2006, and the place was suburban Michigan. It was Friday, and for this night and many to come, hundreds of locals would gather at the Novi Town Center 8. From 2005 to 2010, the 8-screen theater specialized in Indian movies, especially Hindi-language Bollywood films. Halfway through these movies, there is a customary intermission built right into the film … [Link]
Mashable » George W. Bush got into painting thanks to an iPhone app
You know, of course, that since leaving presidential office in 2009, George W. Bush has spent most of his time painting portraits of Putin and dogs. On Tuesday night, Laura Bush and Jenna Bush Hager visited the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to explain in greater detail how Bush discovered his artistic sensibilities. "He got the app on his iPhone— … [Link]
Mashable » The 'New Girl' finale went back to its roots, then grew beautifully
Perhaps the greatest lie of New Girl is that it’s about the titular girl. Instead, the show's always been about the group of friends that girl brought together. It's a platonic love story, and about the romance between not Nick and Jess (more on that later), but Schmidt and Cece. The two-part Season 5 finale, "Wedding Eve" and "Landing Gear," … [Link]
Mashable » How to make your iPhone's home-screen folders round (without jailbreaking)
Mashable’s Sam Sheffer shows you how to hack your iPhone's home screen and make the corners of your folders round without jailbreaking your iPhone. It's not perfect, but it's cool and works most of the time. Here's where to go for the background images: http://heyeased.weebly.com/round-fo~ Read more…More about Iphone, Hack, Ios, Tech, and Apps Software [Link]
Popular Science » How To Make Alcoholic Glowsticks—That Won’t Explode
DIY Unlike the false “Bernie Sanders Glowsticks” Don't make those exploding glow sticks; make these potable ones instead. [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' star lays your direwolf theories to rest
Warning: Contains spoilers for Game of Thrones season 3, episode 6 (and maybe beyond). LONDON — Remember the boy who cried wolf? Well, this whole trend of Game of Thrones actors casually confirming deaths in interviews is sort of getting a bit like that — in more ways than one, on this occasion. Art Parkinson (a.k.a. the long-lost Rickon Stark) spoke … [Link]
Mashable » Take a peek into Ransom Riggs' upcoming 'Tales of the Peculiar'
Mention the word "peculiar" to a YA fan, and they'll immediately imagine an eerie photograph — or maybe a child with supernatural powers. That's the impact of Ransom Riggs' bestselling series Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. The books follow a group of "Peculiars" — people with uncanny powers, like invisibility or firestarting — who hide in time loops from ghostly … [Link]
Mashable » Indian couple in their 70s become parents for the first time
A 72-year old Indian woman and her 79-year-old husband became parents for the first time, 46 years after being married. Daljinder Kaur gave birth to a baby boy in April, after two years of IVF treatment. See also: India's second test tube baby becomes a mother This makes Kaur one of the oldest women to give birth, and while she does … [Link]
Mashable » Chloë Grace Moretz doesn't want you to demonize feminism
Chloë Grace Moretz got real with Stephen Colbert about her definition of feminism. The Neighbors 2 star touched on why she believes so many young people are reluctant to use the word and shared her feelings about the importance of gender neutrality. Yes, young people — keep dropping that serious knowledge. Stolen doggie finally gets to returned to owner after two years George … [Link]
Mashable » Ronan Farrow has cutting words for everyone who still supports Woody Allen
Ronan Farrow is not pleased with the way the media is handling Woody Allen. Farrow, a reporter and the famed director's estranged son, penned a blistering essay for The Hollywood Reporter shortly after the publication ran a feature on Allen. In his essay, Farrow criticizes the way people — himself and THR included — have handled his sister Dylan's allegations of sexual assault … [Link]
Popular Science » Maybe It's Not Such A Great Idea To Bring People Back After Brain Death
Health The reasons have nothing to do with zombies A trial to see if it is possible to regenerate brains in patients that have been declared clinically dead has been approved. [Link]
Slashdot » Italian Military To Save Up To 29 Million Euro By Migrating To LibreOffice
Reader prisoninmate writes: Following on last year's bold announcement that they will attempt to migrate from proprietary Microsoft Office products to an open-source alternative like LibreOffice, Italy's Ministry of Defense now expects to save up to 29 million Euro with this move. We said it before, and we'll say it again, this is the smartest choice a government institution can … [Link]
Mashable » Andy Samberg and Adam Levine perform 'Popstar' single on 'The Voice'
Humility is a dying virtue, but The Lonely Island promises to bring it back with the movie Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping. In honor of the musical comedy trio's upcoming film, Andy Samberg and Jorma Taccone stopped by The Voice to perform one of the movie's songs live. SEE ALSO: Andy Samberg goes Bieber and beyond in The Lonely Island's 'Popstar' trailer … [Link]
Mashable » Young woman's suicide streamed live on Periscope in France
A French teenager has reportedly live streamed her death by suicide on Periscope in the suburbs of Paris, leading to an investigation by French prosecutors. The 19-year-old woman threw herself under a train in Evry, a commune in the Essonne region 20km from Paris, police said. Eric Lallement, the local prosecutor, said in a statement released to Mashable that an investigation had … [Link]
Popular Science » The Best Images Of Mars (So Far)
Space A preview of our next home? With SpaceX declaring that they will land a Dragon capsule on Mars in 2018, Martian colonies are seeming more and more like a reality with every passing day. [Link]
Popular Science » The Internet Is Not Impressed With Instagram's New Logo
Technology A colorful icon for a black-and-white app Instagram has a new look, but the Internet doesn't like it. [Link]
Mashable » Google's Cardboard VR viewer is now available in Europe and Canada
Initially, Google's Cardboard virtual reality viewer was only available bundled with other products. In March, Google started selling its Cardboard viewer, but only to customers in the U.S. Now, the company expanded that to four more countries: Canada, the UK, France and Germany. SEE ALSO: Google Cardboard Plastic lets you experience actual reality Cardboard, available through Google Store, costs $15 … [Link]
Mashable » The many colors of James Blake's 'The Colour in Anything'
James Blake's third studio album, The Colour In Anything, is, on its surface, pretty grey. On his follow up to 2013's Overgrown, the notoriously gloomy, eternally introspective British singer-songwriter might just be at his most desolate as he looks back on shattered remains of a broken relationship. But its desolation has many complicated layers, thanks in no small part to Blake's … [Link]
Mashable » See the weapons of 'Doom' up close in this fresh batch of concept art
However you feel about Doom, there's no denying one, simple fact: The game gives good boomstick. Doom is defined more by its fast pace and memorable cast of demonic foes. But this seminal first-person shooter also features a diverse arsenal of guns that all feel different from one another. The upcoming reboot of Doom doubles down on the mayhem — quite literally — with the addition … [Link]
WIRED » Your Instagram App Just Got a Big Makeover
Instagram gave its icon and interface a much-needed refresh. The post Your Instagram App Just Got a Big Makeover appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Instagram just changed its logo in a big way
One of the most recognizable app icons of all time is no more: Instagram is making big changes to its logo. The Facebook-owned photo-sharing service updated its iOS and Android apps Wednesday with a new, flatter design and multicolored app icon. Instagram's other apps — Layout, Hyperlapse and Boomerang — also have similar redesigns. SEE ALSO: 16 apps that will seriously … [Link]
Slashdot » WhatsApp Now Has a Desktop App, Available on Windows, OS X
WhatsApp is now also available as a native desktop app on Windows and OS X, the Facebook-owned instant messaging and voice calling company announced. The app supports desktop notifications, keyboard shortcuts and a range of other features. For the desktop app to function, users still need to have their phone connected to the Internet. WhatsApp isn't very popular in the … [Link]
Mashable » Former 'Top Gear' presenters have finally chosen a name for new show
LONDON — After many months of struggling to think of something that didn't have the words "Top" or "Gear" in it, the former hosts of Top Gear have finally settled on a title for their new show. SEE ALSO: Former Top Gear presenters plotting new community for motoring fans Clarkson, Hammond and May took to Twitter on Wednesday to make … [Link]
Mashable » George R.R. Martin releases a new chapter from 'Winds of Winter'
George R.R. Martin has given Game of Thrones fans a gift from the Seven Gods: a new chapter from the highly-anticipated Winds of Winter, the next novel in his Song of Ice and Fire saga. The chapter, posted to his blog Tuesday, follows Arianne Martell as she travels on behalf of her father, Prince Doran Martell of Dorne. She is … [Link]
Mashable » Volvo's in-car delivery service will bring packages to your trunk
Hate having packages left on your doorstep? Well, now some Volvo owners can have deliveries made right to their cars. SEE ALSO: This Alfa Romeo police car was built to quickly transport organs, blood Volvo announced Tuesday morning that it has begun in-car deliveries to its customers in Sweden. Rather than utilize a big delivery firm like FedEX, Volvo instead … [Link]
Mashable » Scottish man takes cousin's birthday request for 'Frozen' pyjamas very literally
LONDON — When it comes to requesting what you want for your birthday, it always pays to be specific. Then again, if you're a little girl asking for Frozen pyjamas, what can possibly go wrong? Well, quite a lot, as it turns out. SEE ALSO: ESPN is bringing drone racing to TV "Asked ma wee cousin what she wanted for … [Link]
Mashable » Here's how to make refreshing and summery gin cocktails
LONDON — Summer is right around the corner, and that means one thing: Cocktails. Stow away your mulled wine and your hot gin and tonic, it's time for a cool, refreshing, summery cocktail. And, gin just so happens to be the perfect summer ingredient for that. SEE ALSO: 'Anti-ageing' gin promises to fight off wrinkles as you drink Mashable visited East … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' star Isaac Wright drops hints about future Bran visions
Warning: Contains spoilers aplenty from Game of Thrones Season 6, episode 3. LONDON — So, that Tower of Joy scene, eh? The long-awaited flashback sequence we saw in episode three was something of a double-edged sword: on the one hand it was damn cool to see Ned Stark in action again, but on the other hand it was all too … [Link]
Mashable » O2, Three merger blocked by European Commission
The European Commission has stopped the sale of O2 to telecommunications company Three. Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager blocked the acquisition because of "strong concerns" that British mobile customers would have less choice and would have to pay higher prices as a result of the takeover. The deal would have also had a negative impact on quality of service for customers, … [Link]
Mashable » People who stutter share their stories of resilience in new video series
Growing up, Alan Rabinowitz always tried to predict when he would have to speak, just so he could avoid it. It wasn't stage fright or a fear of public speaking that kept him silent. Rabinowitz stuttered — and he was ashamed. SEE ALSO: 6 tips to keep in mind when talking to someone who stutters But when he was in … [Link]
Mashable » 21 yearbook quotes which slipped past their student editors
It’s graduation season again, which means it's the season of celebration and thinly veiled anxiety about the future. It also means yearbooks, often a good source of both. Some students skipped the celebration and decided it'd be better to snark a little in their senior yearbook quotes. Yearbooks aren't always perfect, and sometimes prone to typos and oversights, which means students … [Link]
Mashable » Azealia Banks has a lot of hateful things to say about Zayn Malik
America's most attention seeking rapper Azealia Banks is at it again and this time she's directing her tweets towards a former One Direction member. After accusing Zayn Malik of plagiarism in an Instagram post, Banks took to Twitter where she aimed a racial slur at the singer. SEE ALSO: Obama admits the truth we all knew already: 'Beyonce runs the … [Link]
Mashable » This man is on a mission to help feed homeless people in Scotland
LONDON — A 24-year-old man from Edinburgh in Scotland is launching a campaign to try and feed as many homeless people as possible. Last Friday, fast-food worker Robert Aitken bought 60 burgers and went out onto the streets of Edinburgh to give them to the people he found sleeping rough. SEE ALSO: 7 unique challenges homeless women face — and … [Link]
Mashable » Frolicking in the park with pre-fame Audrey Hepburn
Image: Bert Hardy/Picture Post/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesIn the spring of 1950, Audrey Hepburn was an unknown 21-year-old chorus girl appearing in musical theatre revues in London’s West End. Here, Picture Post photographer Bert Hardy uses her as a model, frolicking in London’s Kew Gardens for a seasonal feature entitled “We Take A Girl To Look For Spring."Born in Brussels, Hepburn grew up in an aristocratic … [Link]
Mashable » Avocado spread is a thing, but it's not as delicious as it sounds
LONDON — Brits love an avocado. So much so, that people in the U are now buying more avocados than oranges. But, just when you thought Britain's passion for the avocado couldn't get any more ardent, one store just launched avocado spread. Alas, Tesco's avocado spread isn't akin to almond butter, or peanut butter. It's a dairy-free buttery spread that … [Link]
Mashable » Apple granted a patent that places second screen on iPad cover
Despite its name, the iPad Smart Cover is not particularly smart; it folds well and wakes your iPad from sleep, but that's about it. Judging by a patent recently granted to the company by the U.S. Patent Office, dug out by Patently Apple, the Smart Cover might become a lot smarter in the future. SEE ALSO: Apple filed a patent … [Link]
Mashable » World's first 24-hour Hello Kitty cafe opens at Singapore Changi Airport
SINGAPORE — You'll now want to get to the airport super early just so you can dine at the brand new Hello Kitty themed cafe with the world's most famous feline. The doors to the world's first 24-hour Hello Kitty cafe — located at the arrival hall in Changi Airport's Terminal 3 — open to the public at 11:30 a.m. … [Link]
Mashable » British police blur sheep's faces on Facebook to 'protect' their identity
LONDON — Seeing a picture of someone with their face blurred on TV or social media isn't exactly uncommon — but it's not often such identity protecting measures are extended to our woolly, four legged friends. SEE ALSO: Noisy goat tricks police helicopter into answering its distress call In a recent post on social media, an officer working for West … [Link]
Mashable » Elderly man keeps almost 200 rats as pets, infuriating neighbours
Imagine yourself in a pet-hoarders situation, only worse because instead of hoarding cats or dogs, your neighbour has almost 200 rats as pets. This is the case for the neighbours of a 72-year-old Chinese man from Chongqing, China, who goes by the surname Zhou. A retired chemical plant worker, Zhou is keeper to 170 rodents that have infested his apartment. … [Link]
Mashable » Meet the 20-year-old girl who may be India’s youngest pilot
This June, three women will make history by becoming the country's first female fighter pilots. In Mumbai, 20-year-old Ayesha Aziz has also broken a glass ceiling in the profession by becoming one of the youngest pilots in India. See also: These three women will become India's first female fighter pilots in June Driven by her childhood dream of becoming a pilot, … [Link]
Mashable » Guangzhou hit by massive floods, but life still goes on
Despite days of continuous heavy rainfall and violent thunderstorms, which left roads and subway stations in Guangzhou, China, knee-deep in water, life still goes on for the locals. SEE ALSO: 35 tons of dead fish suddenly wash up in a lake in China Pictures of the flood showed traffic being brought to a standstill, but people were still making their … [Link]
Mashable » Google's Cardboard VR viewer is now available in Europe and Canada
Initially, Google's Cardboard virtual reality viewer was only available bundled with other products. In March, Google started selling its Cardboard viewer, but only to customers in the U.S. Now, the company expanded that to four more countries: Canada, the UK, France and Germany. SEE ALSO: Google Cardboard Plastic lets you experience actual reality Cardboard, available through Google Store, costs $15 … [Link]
Mashable » The many colors of James Blake's 'The Colour in Anything'
James Blake's third studio album, The Colour In Anything, is, on its surface, pretty grey. On his follow up to 2013's Overgrown, the notoriously gloomy, eternally introspective British singer-songwriter might just be at his most desolate as he looks back on shattered remains of a broken relationship. But its desolation has many complicated layers, thanks in no small part to Blake's … [Link]
Mashable » See the weapons of 'Doom' up close in this fresh batch of concept art
However you feel about Doom, there's no denying one, simple fact: The game gives good boomstick. Doom is defined more by its fast pace and memorable cast of demonic foes. But this seminal first-person shooter also features a diverse arsenal of guns that all feel different from one another. The upcoming reboot of Doom doubles down on the mayhem — quite literally — with the addition … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram just changed its logo in a big way
One of the most recognizable app icons of all time is no more: Instagram is making big changes to its logo. The Facebook-owned photo-sharing service updated its iOS and Android apps Wednesday with a new, flatter design and multicolored app icon. Instagram's other apps — Layout, Hyperlapse and Boomerang — also have similar redesigns. SEE ALSO: 16 apps that will seriously … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Silicon Valley cash is flooding into science – but is it useful?
Tech billionaires are falling over themselves to donate to science – as long as they can call the (moon)shots. Not everyone is happy about that [Link]
New Scientist – News » Goopy dark matter could slow down expansion of the universe
A speculative form of dark matter could have a surprising effect on the universe's early evolution – making gravitational waves from the big bang easier to see [Link]
Slashdot » Jeremy Clarkson's Amazon Show To Be Called The Grand Tour
Jasper Jackson and Dugald Baird, writing for The Guardian: Amazon's new motoring show starring Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May will be called The Grand Tour. In a statement, the former Top Gear trio thanked fans for taking the time to send in their suggestions for the name, which they said were "much appreciated". "Thing is," said Clarkson, "we'll … [Link]
Mashable » Former 'Top Gear' presenters have finally chosen a name for new show
LONDON — After many months of struggling to think of something that didn't have the words "Top" or "Gear" in it, the former hosts of Top Gear have finally settled on a title for their new show. SEE ALSO: Former Top Gear presenters plotting new community for motoring fans Clarkson, Hammond and May took to Twitter on Wednesday to make … [Link]
Mashable » George R.R. Martin releases a new chapter from 'Winds of Winter'
George R.R. Martin has given Game of Thrones fans a gift from the Seven Gods: a new chapter from the highly-anticipated Winds of Winter, the next novel in his Song of Ice and Fire saga. The chapter, posted to his blog Tuesday, follows Arianne Martell as she travels on behalf of her father, Prince Doran Martell of Dorne. She is … [Link]
Mashable » Volvo's in-car delivery service will bring packages to your trunk
Hate having packages left on your doorstep? Well, now some Volvo owners can have deliveries made right to their cars. SEE ALSO: This Alfa Romeo police car was built to quickly transport organs, blood Volvo announced Tuesday morning that it has begun in-car deliveries to its customers in Sweden. Rather than utilize a big delivery firm like FedEX, Volvo instead … [Link]
Mashable » 'Civil War' is Marvel's longest movie, still can't touch drawn-out DC universe
LOS ANGELES — At 2 hours, 26 minutes, Captain America: Civil War is Disney/Marvel's longest movie yet. Yes, Marvel's Avengers movies are getting longer — presumably to accommodate the ever-growing roster of connected-universe superheroes. And they've sprung up to giant-sized of late — three of Disney/Marvel's four longest films, including Winter Soldier and Age of Ultron, were released in the past two … [Link]
Popular Science » An Underwater Drone For The Everyday Cousteau
Gadgets One of 10 innovations to win a 2016 Invention Award OpenROV's Trident drone can explore the ocean for you. [Link]
WIRED » This Hackable Wearable Is for Kids Who Don’t Mess Around
The Mover is the newest product from Technology Will Save Us. The post This Hackable Wearable Is for Kids Who Don’t Mess Around appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Couple gives the big, fat Indian wedding a vegan and eco-friendly twist
When Mumbai couple Shasvathi Siva and Karthik Krishnan decided to get married, they opted for a wedding with a difference. They ensured that each of their ceremonies was as eco-friendly and vegan as possible. See also: Indian bride asks groom to plant 10,000 saplings as a gift for their Earth Day wedding Their wedding was animal-friendly, had no flowers, silk, leather … [Link]
Mashable » Hollywood movies are getting too long, but there's an elegant solution
The year was 2006, and the place was suburban Michigan. It was Friday, and for this night and many to come, hundreds of locals would gather at the Novi Town Center 8. From 2005 to 2010, the 8-screen theater specialized in Indian movies, especially Hindi-language Bollywood films. Halfway through these movies, there is a customary intermission built right into the film … [Link]
Mashable » George W. Bush got into painting thanks to an iPhone app
You know, of course, that since leaving presidential office in 2009, George W. Bush has spent most of his time painting portraits of Putin and dogs. On Tuesday night, Laura Bush and Jenna Bush Hager visited the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to explain in greater detail how Bush discovered his artistic sensibilities. "He got the app on his iPhone— … [Link]
Mashable » The 'New Girl' finale went back to its roots, then grew beautifully
Perhaps the greatest lie of New Girl is that it’s about the titular girl. Instead, the show's always been about the group of friends that girl brought together. It's a platonic love story, and about the romance between not Nick and Jess (more on that later), but Schmidt and Cece. The two-part Season 5 finale, "Wedding Eve" and "Landing Gear," … [Link]
Mashable » How to make your iPhone's home-screen folders round (without jailbreaking)
Mashable’s Sam Sheffer shows you how to hack your iPhone's home screen and make the corners of your folders round without jailbreaking your iPhone. It's not perfect, but it's cool and works most of the time. Here's where to go for the background images: http://heyeased.weebly.com/round-fo~ Read more…More about Iphone, Hack, Ios, Tech, and Apps Software
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Slashdot » Mozilla Launches Test Pilot, A Firefox Add-On For Trying Experimental Features
An anonymous reader writes: Mozilla today launched Test Pilot, a program for trying out experimental Firefox features. To try the new functionality Mozilla is offering for its browser, you have to download a Firefox add-on from testpilot.firefox.com and enable an experiment. The main caveat is that experiments are currently only available in English (though Mozilla promises to add more languages … [Link]
Mashable » An ode to the Portland Trail Blazers, the NBA's most inspiring team
Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors delivered another classic performance Monday night. Yes, that seems to be all they do these days. But Monday was extra special. Curry returned from injury to score 17 points in overtime and lead a Warriors comeback win over the Portland Trail Blazers the night before he accepted his second consecutive NBA MVP award. … [Link]
Mashable » Scottish man takes cousin's birthday request for 'Frozen' pyjamas very literally
LONDON — When it comes to requesting what you want for your birthday, it always pays to be specific. Then again, if you're a little girl asking for Frozen pyjamas, what can possibly go wrong? Well, quite a lot, as it turns out. SEE ALSO: ESPN is bringing drone racing to TV "Asked ma wee cousin what she wanted for … [Link]
WIRED » WIRED Binge-Watching Guide: Mozart in the Jungle
Get ready for lots of sex, drugs, and oboes. The post WIRED Binge-Watching Guide: Mozart in the Jungle appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Here's how to make refreshing and summery gin cocktails
LONDON — Summer is right around the corner, and that means one thing: Cocktails. Stow away your mulled wine and your hot gin and tonic, it's time for a cool, refreshing, summery cocktail. And, gin just so happens to be the perfect summer ingredient for that. SEE ALSO: 'Anti-ageing' gin promises to fight off wrinkles as you drink Mashable visited East … [Link]
Mashable » An ode to the Portland Trail Blazers, the NBA's most inspiring team
Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors delivered another classic performance Monday night. Yes, that seems to be all they do these days. But Monday was extra special. Curry returned from injury to score 17 points in overtime and lead a Warriors comeback win over the Portland Trail Blazers the night before he accepted his second consecutive NBA MVP award. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » London is set for driverless car roll-out – so what comes next?
What's the difference between a guardian angel and a chauffeur? That's just one of the things you need to know about the robot-on-the-road revolution [Link]
New Scientist – News » Super-salty Turkish lakes may hold key to spotting life on Mars
A new survey of extreme microbes living in salty and alkaline lakes could yield "fingerprints" that help detect the biological origin of rocks on Mars [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' star Isaac Wright drops hints about future Bran visions
Warning: Contains spoilers aplenty from Game of Thrones Season 6, episode 3. LONDON — So, that Tower of Joy scene, eh? The long-awaited flashback sequence we saw in episode three was something of a double-edged sword: on the one hand it was damn cool to see Ned Stark in action again, but on the other hand it was all too … [Link]
Mashable » O2, Three merger blocked by European Commission
The European Commission has stopped the sale of O2 to telecommunications company Three. Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager blocked the acquisition because of "strong concerns" that British mobile customers would have less choice and would have to pay higher prices as a result of the takeover. The deal would have also had a negative impact on quality of service for customers, … [Link]
WIRED » How to Check How Much Propane Is in Your Tank
It only takes a minute, and you don't need any special gadgets or tools. The post How to Check How Much Propane Is in Your Tank appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Gas or Charcoal: Which Type of Grill Is Right for You?
This might be the most important decision you make all summer. The post Gas or Charcoal: Which Type of Grill Is Right for You? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Everything You Must Know to Become a Grill Guru This Summer
In this series of videos, we do our best to provide clear and well-informed answers to the most common questions about cooking on outdoor grill. The post Everything You Must Know to Become a Grill Guru This Summer appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Essential Grilling Accessories for Your Summer BBQ
From charcoal chimneys to digital thermometers, these are all the tools you need to become a grilling master. The post Essential Grilling Accessories for Your Summer BBQ appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » People who stutter share their stories of resilience in new video series
Growing up, Alan Rabinowitz always tried to predict when he would have to speak, just so he could avoid it. It wasn't stage fright or a fear of public speaking that kept him silent. Rabinowitz stuttered — and he was ashamed. SEE ALSO: 6 tips to keep in mind when talking to someone who stutters But when he was in … [Link]
Mashable » 21 yearbook quotes which slipped past their student editors
It’s graduation season again, which means it's the season of celebration and thinly veiled anxiety about the future. It also means yearbooks, often a good source of both. Some students skipped the celebration and decided it'd be better to snark a little in their senior yearbook quotes. Yearbooks aren't always perfect, and sometimes prone to typos and oversights, which means students … [Link]
Mashable » Azealia Banks has a lot of hateful things to say about Zayn Malik
America's most attention seeking rapper Azealia Banks is at it again and this time she's directing her tweets towards a former One Direction member. After accusing Zayn Malik of plagiarism in an Instagram post, Banks took to Twitter where she aimed a racial slur at the singer. SEE ALSO: Obama admits the truth we all knew already: 'Beyonce runs the … [Link]
WIRED » Of Course Facebook Is Biased. That’s How Tech Works Today
From Facebook to Twitter to Google, it's hard not to step in it when you're synthesizing the world's news. The post Of Course Facebook Is Biased. That's How Tech Works Today appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Hacker Lexicon: SQL Injections, an Everyday Hacker’s Favorite Attack
SQL injection attacks are the workhorses of hacking incidents, tricking web sites into spilling credit card numbers and other sensitive data to hackers. The post Hacker Lexicon: SQL Injections, an Everyday Hacker's Favorite Attack appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Sticking Two Elevators in One Shaft Is Totally Safe—And a Great Idea
Thyssenkrupp’s Twin system packs twice the number of cabins into your standard human chute. The post Sticking Two Elevators in One Shaft Is Totally Safe—And a Great Idea appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Politicians Look Even More Ridiculous as Stop-Motion Cutouts
Joel Strong uses paper cutouts to make Trump, Clinton, and Sanders goof off all around NYC. The post Politicians Look Even More Ridiculous as Stop-Motion Cutouts appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » New to Spotify? Follow These Easy Tips to Get Started
When you're just starting out on Spotify, it's hard to know what to do or where to go first. The post New to Spotify? Follow These Easy Tips to Get Started appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Thinking About Psychic Powers Helps Us Think About Science
I’m not claiming that we know everything. But we know some things, and those are enough to rule out other things, including bending spoons with your mind. The post Thinking About Psychic Powers Helps Us Think About Science appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » This man is on a mission to help feed homeless people in Scotland
LONDON — A 24-year-old man from Edinburgh in Scotland is launching a campaign to try and feed as many homeless people as possible. Last Friday, fast-food worker Robert Aitken bought 60 burgers and went out onto the streets of Edinburgh to give them to the people he found sleeping rough. SEE ALSO: 7 unique challenges homeless women face — and … [Link]
Mashable » Frolicking in the park with pre-fame Audrey Hepburn
Image: Bert Hardy/Picture Post/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesIn the spring of 1950, Audrey Hepburn was an unknown 21-year-old chorus girl appearing in musical theatre revues in London’s West End. Here, Picture Post photographer Bert Hardy uses her as a model, frolicking in London’s Kew Gardens for a seasonal feature entitled “We Take A Girl To Look For Spring."Born in Brussels, Hepburn grew up in an aristocratic … [Link]
Mashable » Avocado spread is a thing, but it's not as delicious as it sounds
LONDON — Brits love an avocado. So much so, that people in the U are now buying more avocados than oranges. But, just when you thought Britain's passion for the avocado couldn't get any more ardent, one store just launched avocado spread. Alas, Tesco's avocado spread isn't akin to almond butter, or peanut butter. It's a dairy-free buttery spread that … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Learning Node – $14.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Learning Node" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-05-12 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Apple granted a patent that places second screen on iPad cover
Despite its name, the iPad Smart Cover is not particularly smart; it folds well and wakes your iPad from sleep, but that's about it. Judging by a patent recently granted to the company by the U.S. Patent Office, dug out by Patently Apple, the Smart Cover might become a lot smarter in the future. SEE ALSO: Apple filed a patent … [Link]
Mashable » World's first 24-hour Hello Kitty cafe opens at Singapore Changi Airport
SINGAPORE — You'll now want to get to the airport super early just so you can dine at the brand new Hello Kitty themed cafe with the world's most famous feline. The doors to the world's first 24-hour Hello Kitty cafe — located at the arrival hall in Changi Airport's Terminal 3 — open to the public at 11:30 a.m. … [Link]
Slashdot » NASA's Planet Hunter Spots Record 1,284 New Planets, 9 In A Habitable Zone
coondoggie quotes a report from Network World: NASA's planet hunting space telescope Kepler added a record 1,284 confirmed planets to its already impressive discoveries of extraterrestrial worlds. [This batch of planets is the largest single account of new planets since Kepler launched in 2009 and more than doubles the number of confirmed planets realized by the space telescope so far … [Link]
Mashable » British police blur sheep's faces on Facebook to 'protect' their identity
LONDON — Seeing a picture of someone with their face blurred on TV or social media isn't exactly uncommon — but it's not often such identity protecting measures are extended to our woolly, four legged friends. SEE ALSO: Noisy goat tricks police helicopter into answering its distress call In a recent post on social media, an officer working for West … [Link]
Popular Science » Can Artificial Intelligence Finally End Email Overload?
Technology Adobe is trying, with its new machine learning tool Adobe Is Launching A Marketing Tool So You Get Less Email… [Link]
Mashable » Elderly man keeps almost 200 rats as pets, infuriating neighbours
Imagine yourself in a pet-hoarders situation, only worse because instead of hoarding cats or dogs, your neighbour has almost 200 rats as pets. This is the case for the neighbours of a 72-year-old Chinese man from Chongqing, China, who goes by the surname Zhou. A retired chemical plant worker, Zhou is keeper to 170 rodents that have infested his apartment. … [Link]
Mashable » Meet the 20-year-old girl who may be India’s youngest pilot
This June, three women will make history by becoming the country's first female fighter pilots. In Mumbai, 20-year-old Ayesha Aziz has also broken a glass ceiling in the profession by becoming one of the youngest pilots in India. See also: These three women will become India's first female fighter pilots in June Driven by her childhood dream of becoming a pilot, … [Link]
Mashable » Guangzhou hit by massive floods, but life still goes on
Despite days of continuous heavy rainfall and violent thunderstorms, which left roads and subway stations in Guangzhou, China, knee-deep in water, life still goes on for the locals. SEE ALSO: 35 tons of dead fish suddenly wash up in a lake in China Pictures of the flood showed traffic being brought to a standstill, but people were still making their … [Link]
Mashable » Hands on with Logi's ZeroTouch smart car mount for your phone
If you text and drive, you are a garbage person. That should be obvious and yet despite nearly universal acknowledgement of the dangers of texting and driving 26% of drivers still do it. Logi (the consumer-facing brand for Logitech) thinks the answer is not keeping smartphone out of cars, but finding a low-cost way to keep hands off of phones. … [Link]
Mashable » Queen calls Chinese officials 'very rude' in conversation caught on camera
LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II has been caught in an unguarded moment on camera, describing the behaviour of Chinese officials as "very rude" while president Xi Jinping was on his first state visit to Britain last year. The comments were made in a conversation with Metropolitan police Commander Lucy D'Orsi during a garden party at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday. The … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Let’s hope crowdsourcing will reveal the truth about Gaza attack
Social media videos and photos from ordinary citizens can reconstruct what really happened in conflicts where objectivity has become a casualty [Link]
Mashable » Window falls 76 floors from Shanghai Tower, injures Tesla driver
Mere weeks into its much-anticipated soft opening, China's tallest building, the Shanghai Tower has had its first freak accident. On Monday, a glass window pane weighing a whopping 200kg fell from the 76th floor of the 632-metre skyscraper and nearly hit a Tesla parked below on Dongtai Road. SEE ALSO: Shanghai Tower looks like giant knitting needles in the sky … [Link]
Mashable » I've built a metronome with BBC's micro:bit and British school kids can too
The BBC has a great idea: Send a free gadget to a million 11- and 12-year-old students in Britain to help them learn programming. Called the micro:bit, it started being delivered to kids in March; I've spent some time with it to see how well it works and what you can do with it. SEE ALSO: Meet Root, the robot … [Link]
Mashable » WhatsApp launched a native desktop app for Mac and Windows
While plenty of WhatsApp fans were already chatting over the platform's web browser option, the rest of us can now join them on the desktop. On Tuesday, WhatsApp launched its first-ever native desktop app — a simple step that makes sharing emoji with your friends a lot easier to hide from your boss behind a dozen web browser windows. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Pod of whales hunts down shark in Australian waters, because nature
You wouldn't expect a shark, of all creatures, to get a taste of its own medicine. It's hard to tell from this bird's eye view, but in an Alien vs. Predator-type scenario, it looks like a pod of false killer whales has hunted down a small shark off the coast of Cronulla, a suburb of Sydney, Australia. SEE ALSO: Soon you'll be able … [Link]
WIRED » Logitech Finally Made a Useful, Sexy Phone Dash-Mount
LogiTech’s new phone mount and app make any vehicle with a dashboard a connected car. The post Logitech Finally Made a Useful, Sexy Phone Dash-Mount appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Atomic Oxygen Detected In Martian Atmosphere
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNN: Atomic oxygen has been detected in the atmosphere of Mars, according to NASA. The atoms were discovered in the Martian mesosphere, the upper layers of the red planet's atmosphere. This discovery will enable researchers to have a better understanding of the elusive Martian atmosphere. Atomic oxygen can help scientists determine atmospheric erosion … [Link]
Geek Culture » Blue Origin's landing
Love the sounds! [Link]
Mashable » Chris Hemsworth's stunt double ate 35 times a day to attain pecs like Thor
To achieve Norse God status, Chris Hemsworth's stunt double had to eat a mind-blowing amount of food a day. Bobby Holland Hanton, who has been at Hemsworth's side since Snow White and the Hunstman, consumes 35 meals a day to get "anywhere near" Hemsworth's size, according to Buzzfeed. Seriously. SEE ALSO: Chris Hemsworth saves the day by baking his daughter a birthday … [Link]
Mashable » Hyperloop Tech prepares for historic public test, changes name
Elon Musk’s dream of transforming yet another form of transportation is inching (or racing, if things go well) toward reality. In 2014, Musk, of Tesla fame, outlined a potentially revolutionary transportation system called the Hyperloop, an above-ground, low-pressure tube with smallish pods inside that are propelled by impeller engines and supported by either air or magnets. Musk came up with … [Link]
Mashable » Smoothie the cat is America's next top feline model
If you want to envy the beauty of a cat, here's your chance. Smoothie is a British Longhair cat that even Anna Wintour would find gorgeous. SEE ALSO: Snow-white cat has the most magical blue and green eyes Judging by her perfectly pretty poses, we're pretty sure Smoothie is going to be Karl Lagerfeld's new muse. Mashable has reached out … [Link]
Mashable » Ancient axe find shows Australians have long been tech innovators
Australians have long been early adopters of technology, and an important archeological find only confirms it. Archeologists have identified a tiny axe fragment dating back to between 45,000 to 49,000 years ago in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Not only could it be the world's oldest known axe, it shows the first Australians were some serious technological innovators. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Desiigner's wild new video for 'Panda' featuring Kanye West
Desiigner's got broads in Atlanta and Kanye West in his BMW. The 19-year-old rapper finally dropped his music video for "Panda," debuting it at a Tidal-hosted event at Jay Z's 40/40 club in New York City Tuesday. Tidal members were invited to the screening, where Desiigner also performed some new tracks. The video is solely available on the streaming platform for … [Link]
Mashable » Striking satellite images show Fort McMurray before and after wildfire
The wildfire that destroyed about 10 percent, or 2,400, of the homes and buildings in Fort McMurray, Alberta, continues to churn its way through the dense, dry boreal forests outside the city. The fire scorched its way across the city with the capriciousness of a tornado, reducing some homes to charcoal while neighboring homes appear untouched. The fire has burned more … [Link]
Mashable » The line in Loretta Lynch's defense of transgender rights that made everyone cry
When Attorney General Loretta Lynch delivered an impassioned defense of transgender equality at a press conference Monday, one line in particular stood out. Mara Keisling, founding executive director of the Washington, D.C.-based National Center for Transgender Equality, says she began crying when she heard it, and noticed the same response from other transgender rights activists on social media. SEE ALSO: How 'bathroom … [Link]
Mashable » Chris Hemsworth's stunt double ate 35 times a day to attain pecs like Thor
To achieve Norse God status, Chris Hemsworth's stunt double had to eat a mind-blowing amount of food a day. Bobby Holland Hanton, who has been at Hemsworth's side since Snow White and the Hunstman, consumes 35 meals a day to get "anywhere near" Hemsworth's size, according to Buzzfeed. Seriously. SEE ALSO: Chris Hemsworth saves the day by baking his daughter a birthday … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2286: Ad blocker school of hard knocks!
To block or not to block or to unblock? [Link]
Mashable » Hyperloop Tech prepares for historic public test, changes name
Elon Musk’s dream of transforming yet another form of transportation is inching (or racing, if things go well) toward reality. In 2014, Musk, of Tesla fame, outlined a potentially revolutionary transportation system called the Hyperloop, an above-ground, low-pressure tube with smallish pods inside that are propelled by impeller engines and supported by either air or magnets. Musk came up with … [Link]
Slashdot » Open Source Artificial Pancreas Helps Engineer's Son Survive With Type 1 Diabetes
HughPickens.com writes: More than one million Americans live with Type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune condition in which the pancreas stops producing insulin, a hormone needed to turn sugar into energy. Now Kate Linebaugh writes at the WSJ that Jason Calabrese, a software engineer, followed instructions that had been shared online to hack an old insulin pump so it could automatically … [Link]
Mashable » Smoothie the cat is America's next top feline model
If you want to envy the beauty of a cat, here's your chance. Smoothie is a British Longhair cat that even Anna Wintour would find gorgeous. SEE ALSO: Snow-white cat has the most magical blue and green eyes Judging by her perfectly pretty poses, we're pretty sure Smoothie is going to be Karl Lagerfeld's new muse. Mashable has reached out … [Link]
Mashable » Ancient axe find shows Australians have long been tech innovators
Australians have long been early adopters of technology, and an important archeological find only confirms it. Archeologists have identified a tiny axe fragment dating back to between 45,000 to 49,000 years ago in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Not only could it be the world's oldest known axe, it shows the first Australians were some serious technological innovators. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Desiigner's wild new video for 'Panda' featuring Kanye West
Desiigner's got broads in Atlanta and Kanye West in his BMW. The 19-year-old rapper finally dropped his music video for "Panda," debuting it at a Tidal-hosted event at Jay Z's 40/40 club in New York City Tuesday. Tidal members were invited to the screening, where Desiigner also performed some new tracks. The video is solely available on the streaming platform for … [Link]
Slashdot » Sue Googe Uses Google's Font To Run For US Congress
An anonymous reader writes: Sue Googe is running to represent the 4th Congressional District of North Carolina in United States Congress. Since her last name resembles "Google," she has decided to use Google's font to help market her campaign. You can view a picture of Sue Googe standing next to two people holding her campaign signs here. You'll see that … [Link]
Mashable » Striking satellite images show Fort McMurray before and after wildfire
The wildfire that destroyed about 10 percent, or 2,400, of the homes and buildings in Fort McMurray, Alberta, continues to churn its way through the dense, dry boreal forests outside the city. The fire scorched its way across the city with the capriciousness of a tornado, reducing some homes to charcoal while neighboring homes appear untouched. The fire has burned more … [Link]
Mashable » How a family with 13 kids piled into one car
Image: Leslie Jones Collection/Boston Public LibrarySometime in 1925, Boston Herald-Traveler photographer Leslie Jones paid a visit to a local husband and wife with a newsworthy story — their newborn infant was their thirteenth child. That made them a bit of an outlier at a time when the average family had around 2.3 kids.The names and details of the story have been lost, … [Link]
Mashable » How the GOP campaign is turning into 'Game of Thrones'
Warning: Some spoilers ahead for Game of Thrones Season 6. The election is dark and full of terrors. With Donald Trump now the presumptive GOP nominee, you'd think the party would coalesce around him as the candidate for the general election. Especially given the fact that the party's opponent in November will almost certainly be Hillary Clinton, subject of much Republican ire … [Link]
Slashdot » A Bored Hacker Easily Stole And Defaced More Than 70 Subreddits
An anonymous reader writes: Hacker, BVM, said he's "lost count" of the number of subreddits he's stolen and defaced, but estimates that the number is more than 70. Subreddits like r/pics, r/starwars, and r/gameofthrones, and many others, have been defaced just in the last few days. He claims Reddit's crummy security, and lack of two-factor authentication are what has made … [Link]
Mashable » The line in Loretta Lynch's defense of transgender rights that made everyone cry
When Attorney General Loretta Lynch delivered an impassioned defense of transgender equality at a press conference Monday, one line in particular stood out. Mara Keisling, founding executive director of the Washington, D.C.-based National Center for Transgender Equality, says she began crying when she heard it, and noticed the same response from other transgender rights activists on social media. SEE ALSO: How 'bathroom … [Link]
Slashdot » Netflix Cuts Out Over 6 Days Of Commercials From Your Life Per Year, Compared To Cable TV
An anonymous reader writes: Netflix knows their customers hate ads. "We know one of the benefits of an ecosystem like Netflix is its lack of advertising," Howard Shimmel, a chief research officer at Time Warner, told Bloomberg last year. "Consumers are being trained there are places they can go to avoid ads." In response to Netflix's advertising policy, many networks … [Link]
Mashable » StyleHaul bets big on Millennial moms, virtual reality
NEW YORK — StyleHaul is doubling down on the the popularity of millennial mom-geared content and virtual reality. At its NewFront presentation Tuesday, the Los Angeles-based fashion and lifestyle digital network said it is branching out by adding a millennial mom vertical and a handful of new series, including one in virtual reality. As Mashable previously reported last year, millennial … [Link]
Mashable » Expect annual Star Wars games, starting with new 'Battlefront' in 2017
There's a new Star Wars: Battlefront game coming in 2017, Electronic Arts confirmed during its Tuesday second-quarter earnings call. More than that, you can expect a new Star Wars game to surface on an annual basis for the coming stretch of years, as EA CFO Blake Jorgensen confirmed. SEE ALSO: Here come more giant robots: 'Titanfall 2' has a teaser trailer … [Link]
Mashable » I'm a Democrat, he's a Republican. How do we talk to our kids about politics?
On a late October morning in 2012, I went to get my baby up from the crib. When I reached down to pick her up, I gasped. There she was, my sweet darling baby, wearing a "Mitt Romney for president" t-shirt. My husband is a Republican and I am a Democrat. When we got married we both declared ourselves independent, … [Link]
Mashable » Second-graders set up lemonade stand to fund treatment for teacher's dog
A second-grade class's lemonade stand is making serious bank — for the best, cuddliest cause. Jennifer Marion, a second-grade teacher in Raleigh, North Carolina, adopted rescue dog Pearl in 2015. A year later, Pearl, who had always struggled with poor health, was diagnosed with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, which means she lacks the digestive enzymes necessary to break down food. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Confused dog unintentionally sparks a Photoshop battle
Try to keep a straight face, try to keep a straight face. Whether you're taking a photo at the DMV or just trying not to look absolutely nuts in a selfie — taking a flattering photo can be bit of a toss-up. Just ask this flummoxed dog who seemed unsure where to look. And, as embarrassed at this confused pooch … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber won't stop and take a photo with you, so don't even try
If you see Justin Bieber out in the wild, do not ask him for a photo. His latest Instagram is a note begging fans for a small shred of privacy. "It has gotten to the point that people won't even say hi to me or recognize me as human," he wrote. "I feel like a zoo animal and I … [Link]
Mashable » Teacher surprises students with inspiring desk messages on exam day
A teacher's ability to motivate can start with a few simple words doodled on a desk. Chandni Langford is a fifth grade teacher in the Woodbury school system in New Jersey. Langford's students were nervous about upcoming high-stakes exams that started on Monday, and last for seven days. To alleviate her students' fears, the teacher got creative. SEE ALSO: Teen took his mom … [Link]
Mashable » Mommy goose approaches police officers, asks them to save her baby
Mother Goose isn't the only mama bird with a story. Cincinnati, Ohio, police officer James Givens was sitting in his patrol car when he heard what sounded like a little knock on his vehicle's door. It turned out the knock was actually a peck and the visitor a goose. SEE ALSO: Duck and baby form quacking cute friendship "It … [Link]
Mashable » Watch the sun literally melt a piece of rock in this new video
Earth will not be a pleasant place to live when the sun is dying. As the sun blows out into a red giant, expanding its outer layers farther out into the solar system after the fuel in its core runs out, the temperature on our planet would increase, turning our planet into a ball of molten rock. SEE ALSO: New … [Link]
Mashable » Slack is channeling Facebook with a new 'Sign in with Slack' button
The "Sign in with Facebook" and "Sign in with Google" buttons have been a fixture on the web for years now, allowing Internet surfers to quickly create accounts on tons of websites with one click. No new usernames or passwords required. SEE ALSO: How to master Slack at your office Now that the chat app Slack is growing in popularity, … [Link]
Mashable » 'The New York Times' issues unfortunately hilarious editing correction
Sometimes, mistakes happen. The New York Times issued a correction to a story on Monday that can't be described as anything less than unfortunately hilarious. The story, titled "Muslim Leaders Wage Theological Battle, Stoking ISIS’ Anger," accidentally ~ that Washington Muslim leader Suhaib Webb's Snapchat handle was Pimpin4Paradise786. His real handle is the much more professional imamsuhaibwebb.&#~ SEE ALSO: Dad trolls partner with wildly escalating baby updates … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber wandered around Boston barefoot and stopped to feed squirrels
Justin Bieber had a busy week brawling in nightclubs and getting his face tattooed, so it's refreshing to see that he took a little time to be one with nature. But maybe shoes should have been involved. Biebs had a nice afternoon at the Boston Commons feeding squirrels and walking around the city streets barefoot, as people with a loose grip … [Link]
Mashable » There are thousands more bots for Facebook Messenger in the works
Facebook Messenger will soon get a lot more crowded. There are more than 10,000 developers building bots for Facebook's messaging platform, Messenger's head of product said in an interview Tuesday. SEE ALSO: Why messaging bots are a looming security threat Speaking in an interview at TechCrunch Disrupt on Tuesday, Stan Chudnovsky said there are "tens of thousands" of developers currently working on … [Link]
Mashable » Disney is done with game publishing, cancels 'Disney Infinity'
It's been a fun ride for Disney Infinity, but all good things must come to an end. Disney confirmed in its latest earnings report Tuesday that it will no longer self-publish console games — and there's a strong implication that Infinity, its proprietary toys-to-life platform that included Marvel, Star Wars and other playsets, is finished. The company is reporting a $147 … [Link]
Mashable » Why 'God' is happier than ever to be back on 'Supernatural'
God may have had a long absence from Supernatural, but Supernatural fans certainly never forgot about God. Sure, Rob Benedict popped up over the last few seasons, here and there; memorably, he made a surprise appearance in the show's meta musical episode. But neither he nor the show addressed the God-sized elephant in the room. That is, until last week, … [Link]
Mashable » Prince kept the Kardashians out of his 'New Girl' episode
This may come as a shock, but during his life, the extremely talented and philanthropic artist Prince did not spend his time keeping up with the Kardashians. In fact, Prince did not seem to be a fan of the Kardashian klan and even kicked Kim off stage once for not dancing with him. On Monday, Zooey Deschanel — who had the pleasure of … [Link]
Mashable » 2-year-old autistic boy fell in love at first sight with Snow White
Move over Prince Charming, Prince Jack Jack has arrived. Once upon a time, on a trip to Disney World back in November, Amanda Coley had the heartwarming pleasure of watching her two-year-old autistic and nonverbal son, Jackson, fall deeply in love with Snow White. SEE ALSO: Service dog's day is made when he meets Pluto at Disneyland On their vacation, … [Link]
Mashable » Nissan unveils a home battery to take on Tesla's Powerwall
LONDON — Nissan announced a new home energy-storage device Monday, made out of recycled batteries sourced from its Leaf electric cars. The xStorage system, which Nissan unveiled at an event in East London and is produced in partnership with power =-management company Eaton, is essentially the company's answer to Tesla's Powerwall. SEE ALSO: Tesla's Powerwall may be the future but … [Link]
Mashable » Professor's nerdy cover of 'Love Yourself' will make you beliebe in Microsoft Excel
Today in Connecting with the Youth: a University of Texas business professor covered Justin Bieber's "Love Yourself" — with a delightfully nerdy Microsoft Excel twist. This song has jokes. It has usable, practical business lessons. It even uses "butt" instead of "ass," so that children of all ages can delve deep into the wonders that are pivot tables. Wow. Maybe … [Link]
Mashable » 7-year-old who cut his hair for cancer patients has been diagnosed with cancer
Vinny Desautels is a seven-year-old boy in Sacramento, California, with a big heart and an unfortunate diagnosis. For two full years, Vinny grew out his hair to donate to cancer patients. Despite being teased, he was resilient in his mission to help those fighting cancer. Vinny cut his hair right around the time he turned seven. SEE ALSO: Teen took … [Link]
Mashable » Nice police officers blur faces of stolen sheep
Sheep privacy matters, too. At least that's what the West Midlands Police believe. The UK police force jokingly blurred the faces of a group of stolen sheep found in the back of a of a truck. SEE ALSO: This confused pig thinks it's a sheep In a blog post cheekily titled, "Sheep rustling suspects behind baa-rs after police chase," the West Midlands … [Link]
Mashable » People are more likely to complain about travel problems than try to get a refund
If a vacation doesn't go as planned, consumers have a few options for getting some satisfaction, from avoiding a service provider in the future to demanding a refund. According to a recent survey, however, travelers' favorite option is to complain. Not to the company that didn't meet their expectations, but to the world. SEE ALSO: The worst things people do … [Link]
Mashable » 1,284 alien planets confirmed in new study of NASA Kepler data
NASA's alien planet-hunting Kepler Space Telescope is pretty good at its job, a new statistical analysis suggests. In total, the study, published Tuesday in the Astrophysical Journal, validates 1,284 newly discovered worlds as planets. This more than doubles the number of validated exoplanets discovered by Kepler, said Timothy Morton, co-author of the study, during a press conference Tuesday SEE ALSO: Death flash of … [Link]
Mashable » Amazing 360-degree video gives you a terrifying look at a giant tornado
The giant tornado that rolled past the city of Wray, Colorado provided some stunning video and gave one teen couple a memorable prom photo. But now it's yielded one more gift: a mesmerizing, 360-degree view of the storm as it crosses a highway The video — be sure to spin the view to see the storm — gives you a … [Link]
Mashable » Steph's just the start: Under Armour athletes are on an insane hot streak
Steph Curry became the first unanimous MVP in NBA history Tuesday morning, bagging the award for the second consecutive year. It's yet another staggering testament to the on-court greatness of Curry. But in the big-money games that surround the actual games sports fans watch, Curry's MVP award represents something more: Pro athletes endorsed by the upstart company Under Armour are … [Link]
Mashable » Unstoppable, baby: NFL player Antonio Cromartie fathers twins after vasectomy
NFL player Antonio Cromartie and wife Terricka welcomed a new pair of twins into the world Sunday. Pretty normal. What's not normal is that Cromartie apparently fathered the twins after having had a vasectomy last year. The four-time Pro Bowler and current free agent got the procedure having fathered 10 kids already. So now — post-vasectomy, mind you — Cromartie fathered his … [Link]
Mashable » This mom's graduation dream is 33 years in the making
Bonnie Johnson takes the term "non-traditional college student" to a whole new level. Like many Americans, Johnson had a dream of obtaining a college degree. But unlike so many of the Kennesaw State University graduates crossing the stage this morning, Johnson's dream wasn't achieved in a linear, four-year-long fashion. In fact, realizing her goal took more than three decades. Johnson began … [Link]
Slashdot » Billionaire Tech Investor Peter Thiel To Back Trump As GOP Presidential Candidate
An anonymous reader writes: Billionaire tech investor, co-founder and former CEO of PayPal Peter Thiel has agreed to back Trump as a California delegate in Cleveland this summer. He will be one of 172 selected Golden State delegates headed to the Republican National Convention. His support for Trump contrasts many other leaders, like A16z's Marc Andreessen who has voiced his … [Link]
Mashable » How a family with 13 kids piled into one car
Image: Leslie Jones Collection/Boston Public LibrarySometime in 1925, Boston Herald-Traveler photographer Leslie Jones paid a visit to a local husband and wife with a newsworthy story — their newborn infant was their thirteenth child. That made them a bit of an outlier at a time when the average family had around 2.3 kids.The names and details of the story have been lost, … [Link]
Mashable » How the GOP campaign is turning into 'Game of Thrones'
Warning: Some spoilers ahead for Game of Thrones Season 6. The election is dark and full of terrors. With Donald Trump now the presumptive GOP nominee, you'd think the party would coalesce around him as the candidate for the general election. Especially given the fact that the party's opponent in November will almost certainly be Hillary Clinton, subject of much Republican ire … [Link]
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