Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Mashable » After all the drama, ABC has canceled 'Castle'
Looks like Castle fans heartbroken over the ousting of Stana Katic won't have to watch a version of the show without the actress, as ABC has decided to cancel the show, Mashable has confirmed. The move is somewhat shocking, considering the network ruffled many viewers' feathers by announcing Katic, who had been with the series from the start, would not be part of Season 9, … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Open-Sources SyntaxNet Natural-Language Understanding Library, Parsey McParseface Training Model
Google announced on Thursday that it is open sourcing its new language parsing model called SyntaxNet. It's a piece of natural-language understanding software, Google says, that you can use automatically parse sentences, as part of its TensorFlow open source machine learning library. The company also announced that it is releasing something called Parsey McParseface (Google has a sense of humor), … [Link]
Mashable » Calvin Klein's 'upskirt' photo ad is really creeping people out
Longtime advertising provocateur Calvin Klein is at it again. The fashion house is in hot water on social media this week over an 'upskirt' photo of a model that many found voyeuristic and objectifying. SEE ALSO: Justin Bieber parodies his own Calvin Klein ad in new 'Roast' promo The company invited Instagram users to "take a peek" up 23-year-old model Klara … [Link]
Mashable » Patient dog waits in line for the ice cream truck
Everyone loves when the ice cream man comes along, even Reggie the dog. When the ice cream truck comes to the neighborhood, the 3-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier waits patiently for his owner to give him the go-ahead. But once he does, there's no stopping the dog's tail from wagging. Reggie plops himself himself down right in line with the kids until … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists Find Gut Microbe That Survives Without Mitochondria
An anonymous reader writes: Scientists have found a eukaryote microbe that completely lacks mitochondria, which are the powerhouses inside eukaryotic cells, the type of cells that make up humans, animals, plants and fungi. All eukaryotic cells contain a nucleus, organelles and mitochondrion. Scientists believe they were once free-living bacteria that got engulfed by primitive, ancient cells that were evolving to … [Link]
WIRED » Sometimes We Need Human Employees, Facebook Admits
Well, that's that. The post Sometimes We Need Human Employees, Facebook Admits appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Cutesy, Bromantic Brilliance of Civil War’s Marketing
The marketing campaign for Marvel's latest installment is all about choosing sides, being cute, and pimping out Robert Downey Jr. The post The Cutesy, Bromantic Brilliance of Civil War's Marketing appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Excited husky yells instead of barking
Some dogs just aren't like the others. Instead of expressing its doggy feelings like a normal pup, this husky has a different way of communicating: screaming. Whatever the dog wanted, the point was certainly delivered. Lovelorn peacock attempts to woo a disinterested ceramic yard swan Camera captures giant wheel in Indian amusement park crashing in the middle of a ride … [Link]
Mashable » Dog stuck in a tree finds her own, creative way down
Oh. My. God. A very excited dog chased a bird up a 14-foot-tall tree, leaving her owner wondering how the pup would get her paws safely back on the ground. But just as he pulls out his camera to document the dilemma, the dog decides to take the plunge, and jumps to the ground without hesitation. And as impressive as the jump … [Link]
Mashable » There is a war going on over the monkey emojis and you need to choose a side
An intentionally misspelled Twitter poll about monkey emoji has developed into an intense 100,000+ person debate about Japanese history, unicode and the language of the web. Comedian Jonny Sun's poll asks readers to decide if the three monkey emoji (🙈 🙉 🙊 ) are three individual monkeys or, in fact, one monkey making three separate faces. SEE ALSO: 16 of the … [Link]
Slashdot » Opera Adds Power-Saving Mode, Offers 'Up To 50 Percent' Longer Battery Life
An anonymous reader writes: Opera Software has added a power-saving mode to its desktop web browser that "can increase the battery life by as much as 50 percent." The company claims optimizations are what has made the battery life increase possible, including "reducing activity from background tabs, adapting page-redrawing frequency, and tuning video-playback parameters." Opera claimed that a laptop running … [Link]
Mashable » Lovelorn peacock attempts to woo a disinterested ceramic yard swan
Mr. P is a feral male peacock who knows what he wants, and what he wants is a ceramic yard ornament shaped like a swan. According to The Dodo, Mr. P arrived in a New Orleans neighborhood one day and decided to stay. No one knows where the colorful creature came from but they enjoy having a spunky, feathered neighbor. While … [Link]
Mashable » Your burger might have a little bit of rat or human in it, NBD
Burgers — they taste great with ketchup, mayo, lettuce, tomato, and rat DNA. A new study by Clear Labs came up with some interesting/revolting results. Of the 258 burgers sampled, four had some unusual ingredients. Three of them contained rat DNA, and one even had a little bit of human DNA, either from skin, fingernail or hair. SEE ALSO: These … [Link]
Mashable » Google creates 13 emoji to represent working women
Spend any time tapping out emoji and you've probably noticed that women are confined to three principal roles: bride, princess and dancer. While these are lovely things to be, the limited selection grows tiresome quickly, especially in contrast to emojis that show men as a police officer, cyclist and weight lifter. SEE ALSO: 16 of the most useless emoji and … [Link]
WIRED » Google Has Open Sourced SyntaxNet, Its AI for Understanding Language
Step aside, Siri: Google's system for parsing the meaning of the sentences humans speak is now free for anyone to use, tweak, and improve. The post Google Has Open Sourced SyntaxNet, Its AI for Understanding Language appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » This comet looks like a sprinkler twirling through space
A newly-released series of photos taken by the Hubble Space Telescope show never-before-seen details of a comet as it passed by Earth on April 4. The comet, named 252P/LINEAR, appears to be spitting out a dust jet that is twirling like a sprinkler in space. This means that the small nucleus of the comet may be spinning, according to a statement … [Link]
Popular Science » The Food Surgeon Is At It Again
Entertainment This time, putting M&M's into a Twinkie like a spinal disc surgery The resulting videos are strangely grisly, yet tantalizing. [Link]
Mashable » Apple won't end music downloads in 2 years, but it will someday
Apple, which recently launched a music streaming service, will continue to offer music downloads — an industry it helped legitimize — for a long time. The question now is how long is long? A report surfaced on Wednesday saying plans to terminate iTunes music downloads in two years is "actively being considered and gaining favor" within the company. However, Apple representative … [Link]
Mashable » 'Supergirl' is moving to the CW for Season 2
Supergirl is flying out of CBS for Season 2. Warner Bros. TV has confirmed the sophomore season of the DC Comics series starring Melissa Benoist will air on The CW. SEE ALSO: 9 things you need to know about the big 'Supergirl'/'Flash' crossover This is an interesting choice on a few levels. First, Supergirl was a show that marked a huge, … [Link]
Slashdot » Internal Docs Show Human Intervention at Almost Every Stage Of Facebook's News Operation
More evidence has surfaced to support Gawker's two recent reports that claimed editors manipulate the trending news and a few other aspects on Facebook. The Guardian, citing leaked documents it obtained, reports that the topics one sees on Facebook are determined on a number of factors including "engagement, timeliness, Pages you've liked and your location." From the report: But the … [Link]
Popular Science » DARPA Wants To Transform Chemical War Sites Into Fertile Soil
Military ACDC program offers dirty dirt, cleaned dirt cheap Cheap chemical weapons cleanup tech, maybe. [Link]
Mashable » Tiny puppy rescued from baseball stadium now has important job as 'bat dog'
Bat boys, beware: your jobs may soon be usurped by puppies. Daisy the dog was rescued two weeks ago from a baseball stadium parking lot. Now, the team that plays there — the appealingly-named Savannah Bananas — has hired her on. SEE ALSO: Confused dog unintentionally sparks a Photoshop battle 
Image: facebook/the savannah bananasAccording to a team press release, Daisy … [Link]
Mashable » America's weirdest, most wonderful basketball tournament is back with a social mission
There's weird-weird, and then there's good-weird. The Basketball Tournament — which we introduced to the world in 2014 — is most definitely good-weird. The roundball free-for-all is back for its third year, and bigger than ever. Like in years prior, sixty-four teams will winnow down to one champ. As usual, former college and NBA stars playing for a fat payday … [Link]
Mashable » Skater bails but saves himself with a heroic slide
Who needs a skateboard when you can just become the skateboard? Instead of bailing and taking a face full of concrete, this guy improvised and became a perfect, planking glider until slowing down enough to collapse. Camera captures giant wheel in Indian amusement park crashing in the middle of a ride Patient dog waits in line for the ice cream … [Link]
Slashdot » Breathalyzer That Detects Lung Cancer Early From a Single Breath Wins $100K Entrepreneurship Competition
Lung cancer "breathalyzer," developed by a team of MIT and Harvard University students, has won $100K Entrepreneurship Competition. The breathalyzer connects to a smartphone and is able to detect lung cancer early from a single breath, reports MIT News. From the report: Astraeus Technologies has developed a postage-stamp-sized device, called the L CARD, that detects certain gases indicative of lung … [Link]
Mashable » Uganda blocks Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp as president sworn in for 5th term
It seems the Ugandan government doesn't want people talking about its election or its once and future president — certainly not online. The nation's government blocked access to Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp for the second time in three months on Wednesday and Thursday, as President Yoweri Museveni was sworn in for his 5th consecutive term. SEE ALSO: Conservative media downplayed on … [Link]
Mashable » You'll want to get up and dance to this jazzy version of Ginuwine's 'Pony'
If you're just a bachelor looking for a partner, you'll likely enjoy this jazzy rendition of Ginuwine's classic 'Pony' by Postmodern Jukebox. The homage to one of the best songs of the '90s includes whistles and smooth moves that would make Ginuwine proud. Their saddle's waiting, so jump on it. Skater bails but saves himself with a heroic slide Patient … [Link]
Slashdot » BakerHostetler Hires Artificial Intelligent Attorney 'Ross'
An anonymous reader writes: Futurism reports, Ross, the first artificially intelligent attorney, was just hired by the global law firm Baker and Hostetler. The firm announced they hired a robot lawyer created by ROSS Intelligence. Ross was built on IBM's Watson and is fully capable of understanding your questions, responding with a hypothesis backed by references and citations. It provides … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Computer glitch has led to incorrect advice on statins
A software error means that around a third of UK family doctors have been miscalculating whether people need medicine to avoid a heart attack since 2009 [Link]
New Scientist – News » Building blocks of life’s first self-replicator recreated in lab
RNA molecules are thought to be some of the earliest self-replicators that led to life. Now their building blocks have been made to self-assemble in a lab [Link]
New Scientist – News » Unnamed dwarf planet may be third largest in the solar system
A body known only as 2007 OR10 has been given a boost by recent space telescope observations that peg it smaller than only Pluto and Eris [Link]
New Scientist – News » Earlier ice melt in the Arctic cuts survival of birds in Africa
Red knots are one of many animals shrinking in the face of climate change. This downsizing affects their feeding ability and means fewer survive [Link]
Mashable » Nissan buys controlling share in Mitsubishi for $2.1 billion
Mitsubishi, days after admitting it had falsified fuel-efficiency ratings, just got snapped up by Nissan. SEE ALSO: Volvo's in-car delivery service will bring packages to your trunk Nissan Motors announced Thursday that it will be purchasing a 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors for $2.1 billion. The buying up of Mitsubishi shares will give Nissan a controlling stake in the carmaker. … [Link]
WIRED » Not a Gamer? Here’s What the Assassin’s Creed Film Trailer Means
The upcoming action flick starring Michael Fassbender is based on a long-running game franchise. It's also hella confusing. Here's what you need to know. The post Not a Gamer? Here's What the Assassin's Creed Film Trailer Means appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » ESPN thinks you need to choose between live sports and social media
Why binge-watch Netflix or post on Instagram when you could be watching the game? That's the oddly premised question ESPN asks in a new ad campaign that takes on some of the many new time drains competing with it for your attention, including streaming services like Netflix and Amazon and social media networks like Facebook and Twitter. SEE ALSO: VICE … [Link]
Mashable » A luxury cruise line is launching private jet service so their passengers have nothing to do but relax
Passengers on the luxury cruise line Crystal Cruises are used to the finer things in life, so the company is on a mission to control every aspect of the travel experience. This month Crystal Cruises launched a private jet service to provide a five-star experience not only on the water but in the air. SEE ALSO: How one man experienced … [Link]
Slashdot » Where Does America's E-Waste End Up? GPS Tracker Tells All
The United States produces more e-waste than any country in the world, reports PBS News Hour. But where does this e-waste go? The publication utilized the GPS coordinates in some of the e-waste to find out. Basel Action Network, a Seattle-based e-waste watchdog group partnered with MIT to put 200 geolocating tracking devices inside old computers, TVs and printers. They … [Link]
Mashable » Google has big plans for Project Tango this year, report says
The company is ramping up Project Tango, its technology for 3D-sensing smartphones and tablets, and hopes to eventually make the technology "ubiquitous," according to a new report in Bloomberg. SEE ALSO: If you always get lost in museums or malls, you'll love 3D indoor navigation That plan is primarily centered around indoor mapping and virtual reality, according to the report, … [Link]
Popular Science » Every Acronym Project Name From DARPA's Demo Day
Military Engineers love puns This is a lot of puns… [Link]
WIRED » NASA Jet Propulsion Lab’s New Chief Has Big Plans for Space Robots
NASA’s new JPL boss talks about the future of space robots. The post NASA Jet Propulsion Lab's New Chief Has Big Plans for Space Robots appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » We Said We’d Be Transparent … WIRED’s First Big HTTPS Snag
Today WIRED is acknowledging a delay in our HTTPS rollout—but we've got good news too. The post We Said We'd Be Transparent … WIRED's First Big HTTPS Snag appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » DVDFab Has Ignored Court's Shut Down Order, AACS Says
An anonymous reader cites a report on TorrentFreak: DVDFab has failed to cease its operations in the U.S. and should be sanctioned, AACS says. The decryption licensing outfit founded by Warner Bros, Disney, Microsoft, Intel and others, informs a New York federal court that DVDFab's parent company has blatantly ignored a permanent injunction that was issued last year. In 2014 … [Link]
Mashable » Google's Parsey McParseface helps machines understand English almost as well as humans
Understanding human language is easy for humans — not so for machines. Making them understand human sentences is one of the biggest challenges in today's field of artificial intelligence (AI). Now, Google has open sourced its new English language parsing model, called Parsey McParseface (yes, really), which helps a computer understand human language with an amazing degree of accuracy. SEE … [Link]
Popular Science » Meet Google's Secret Weapon For Understanding Language: 'Parsey McParseface"
Technology What's in a name? 'Parsey McParseface' Is Google's Open Language Processor… [Link]
Mashable » LAPD finds Tesla impractical as a police cruiser
After a year of patrolling the streets of Los Angeles with a pair of Tesla Model S police cruisers, the LAPD just isn't ready to convert to electric… yet. SEE ALSO: Tesla crashes into trailer while in autonomous Summon mode, owner claims LAPD Police Administrator Vartan Yegiyan told CNBC, "Tesla definitely stepped up and gave us the Model S to do … [Link]
Slashdot » Linux Is the Largest Software Development Project On the Planet: Greg K-H
sfcrazy writes: Greg Kroah-Hartmant, the Linux superstar, delivered a keynote at CoreOS Fest where he gave some impressive details on how massive is the Linux project. Kroah-Hartman said the latest release (4.5) made two months ago contains over 21 million lines of code. More impressive than the amount of code, and what truly makes Linux the world's largest software project … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook reveals how it picks the 'trending topics'
Facebook has been under fire recently over allegations that some of the contractors working on its "Trending Topics" had prevented conservative media outlets from showing up in the section. On Thursday, Facebook's internal guidelines for that section leaked, showing that while there is no top-down encouragement to ignore conservative media, its practices are heavily dependent on employees to pick the … [Link]
Mashable » Cast of CBS's 'BrainDead' battles America's pests in new photos
If you thought America had a pest control problem, just wait until you see CBS's BrainDead. The comic thriller takes viewers into Washington's inner circle, delivering political insight, mystery, and intrigue — with a heaping helping of brain-eating alien bugs on the side. SEE ALSO: Washington has lost its head in poster for the twisted political thriller 'BrainDead' The series, premiering this summer, … [Link]
Mashable » Google's new iPhone keyboard puts search, emoji and GIFs front and center
It must be iPhone keyboard season or something because it seems like everybody but Apple is hellbent on making a better keyboard. Microsoft's Word Flow keyboard released last month makes one-handed texting easier, Giphy Keys is arguably the best GIF keyboard and now Google's got its own Gboard keyboard. SEE ALSO: The Air Case is the ultra-thin battery case Apple … [Link]
Popular Science » NASA's Orion Spacecraft Doesn't Crack Under Pressure
Space It just passed a pressure test with flying colors The Orion capsule needs to be airtight in order to keep astronauts safe. [Link]
Slashdot » Internal Docs Show Human Intervention at Almost Every Stage Of Its News Operation
More evidence has surfaced to support Gawker's two recent reports that claimed editors manipulate the trending news and a few other aspects on Facebook. The Guardian, citing leaked documents it obtained, reports that the topics one sees on Facebook are determined on a number of factors including "engagement, timeliness, Pages you've liked and your location." From the report: But the … [Link]
Popular Science » Middle Ages Reenactor Spears Drone Out Of The Sky
Aviation Unmanned Anachronistic Vehicle Dude speared a drone. [Link]
Popular Science » The Bacteria On Your Scalp Could Be Key To Fighting Dandruff
Health Get ready for prebiotic shampoo The specific collection of bacteria that reside beneath your hair could influence how much dandruff you have. [Link]
Mashable » Serena Williams tries gourmet dog food, confirms it is not for people
Serena Williams does not want you to eat dog food. Even if it looks delicious. During a recent hotel stay, Williams ordered food for her dog, Chip, from a fancy-looking menu. The food came in a nice takeout container. It even came with a very human-friendly spoon. So she decided to try it. In video captured from Williams's Snapchat, she … [Link]
Mashable » Fox News host: Internet stacked against 'conservative thought'
Does Facebook silence conservative voices? Does the entire Internet? Sure seems so, at least to Fox News host Bill O'Reilly, who touched on the recent controversy surrounding Facebook's trending topics on his show on Thursday night. His take? You're damn right Facebook is downplaying conservative voices. And while we're at it, so is…Yahoo? "I have been saying this from the … [Link]
Mashable » Dad finds out the hard way that he's too big for the kid slide
There was no way that this was going to end well. Unfortunately, for this father, the deck that was supporting this very stable homemade kids water slide was simply not strong enough to support his adult weight. Although, if he did make it down the slide, he probably would have overshot that kiddie pool so it's probably best he got … [Link]
Mashable » Homer Simpson celebrates his 60th birthday today
🎶 Happy Birthday, Dear Homer🎶. SEE ALSO: What it's like to snack like Homer Simpson IRL According to The Simpsons Season 4 episode 16, 'Duffless', t~ is Homer Simpson's birthday. The classic cartoon father of three, who lives in Springfield, turns 60. That episode offers a peek at his less than flattering driver's license while a judge voids it for driving home … [Link]
Slashdot » The NYPD Was Ticketing Legally Parked Cars; Open Data Put an End to It
Data analyst Ben Wellington claims that that the NYPD has been systematically ticketing legally parked cars for years. Doing so, he says, helps NYPD collect millions of dollars every year. In a blog post, Wellington notes about a change of law in 2008 (PDF) which allowed one in New York City to park their car in front of a sidewalk … [Link]
Mashable » A piece of space junk chipped one of the Space Station's huge windows
The image itself is innocuous looking: A circular dent in a window of the station's Cupola against the blackness of space. But the photograph, which British astronaut Tim Peake took in April, points to a much larger threat that the International Space Station faces as it orbits the Earth every 90 minutes. SEE ALSO: This graphic shows the massive growth … [Link]
WIRED » Cape Watch: One of the New Mutants Isn’t Exactly New
This week's superhero movie news: We now know at least one character potentially in the next X-Men movie. Also, Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool is still awesome. The post Cape Watch: One of the New Mutants Isn't Exactly New appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » How one of the world's largest and most beloved media organisations is about to change
LONDON — Many supporters of the BBC felt relieved Thursday when the UK government presented its "White Paper" on overhauling the organisation — the reforms didn't go as far as some had feared. In what may eventually be seen as a master class in expectations management, the government didn't go through with some of the more far-reaching ideas they had … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Barchart Announces Real-time, Event-based Financial API
Barchart, financial market data provider, announced the release of a real-time, event-based API. The service monitors market events and notifies the market of such events in real-time. The new API falls under the growing number of financial data APIs within the Barchart OnDemand platform.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Foreshadows Legal Strategy in Epic API Copyright Case Against Oracle
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Mashable » GPS devices reveal what the U.S. is really doing with its toxic e-waste
A two-year investigation of electronics recycling using GPS tracking devices has revealed that policies aimed at curtailing the trade in toxic e-waste have been unsuccessful, with nearly one-third of the devices being exported to developing countries, where equipment is often dismantled in low-tech workshops — often by children — endangering workers, their families, and contaminating the surrounding environment. A report from … [Link]
Mashable » Bravo announces five new digital shows
NEW YORK — Bravo Media is adding a quintet of programs to its digital line-up. After the successful debut of Going off the Menu — Bravo’s first standalone digital series — the NBCUniversal-owned cable network is launching five new original series for digital, Mashable has exclusively learned. “We decided to double down on our commitment to online video,” Lisa Hsia, Executive Vice … [Link]
WIRED » The Tale of a Wild Coast-to-Coast Road Trip … in 1903
In 1903, two men spent 71 days driving a Packard Model F across the US—before most of the West even had paved roads. The post The Tale of a Wild Coast-to-Coast Road Trip … in 1903 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » How The Meaning Of Cancer Has Changed
Health Technology is rewriting diagnosis and treatment At the beginning of the movie 50/50, Adam Lerner is diagnosed with neurofibrosarcoma, a cancer of the spine's nerve tissue. [Link]
Mashable » Climate pendulum is swinging rapidly from El Niño to La Niña
Say goodby to El Niño, and hello to its less popular sibling, La Niña. Tropical Pacific Ocean waters are cooling rapidly after record warmth during much of 2015 and 2016 so far, signaling an impending shift. A new climate outlook released on Thursday puts the odds of a La Niña event developing in the tropical Pacific Ocean at 75 percent … [Link]
Mashable » This former teacher shared a super inspiring message to all the kids sitting exams
LONDON — The exams taken by young children in Britain — and whether these exams are causing too much stress — has been a big topic in the UK lately. Year 6 SATs, the tests taken by 10- and 11-year-olds at the end of primary school, began on Monday. Normally, the tests don't receive that much media attention. This time … [Link]
Mashable » World's biggest airplane makes rare flight across 3 continents
The world's largest plane is journeying to Australia for the first time ever. The An-225 Mriya aircraft, built by the Ukrainian aeronautics company Antonov Airlines, landed at Vaclav Havel Airport in Prague on Tuesday, where it was loaded and prepared for the rare journey. SEE ALSO: The world’s most expensive flight costs $38,000 — one way The plane will travel over 9,680 … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Got dandruff? The bacteria living on your head might be to blame
Until now, we’ve been blaming a fungus, but it turns out that too much Staphylococcus in your scalp’s ecosystem could be the cause of flaky dead skin [Link]
New Scientist – News » The impossible barber and other bizarre thought experiments
How inventing riddles has revealed the flaws in our grasp of reality [Link]
New Scientist – News » World War Zero brought down mystery civilisation of ‘sea people’
The Trojan War depicted in Homer's Iliad may have been part of a larger clash of civilisations – one of which has so far gone unrecognised by modern historians [Link]
Slashdot » US Congress Bans Members From Using Yahoo Mail
A week after we learned that the House of Represantives had banned its members from using Google's appshot.com, more details about the blockage have surfaced. Reader Big Hairy Ian writes: A series of ransomware attacks on the House of Representatives has led U.S. Congress to ban members from using Yahoo Mail, according to a leaked email. Both Yahoo Mail and … [Link]
Mashable » One-man car show does uncanny automobile imitations
No guys it's not the police, that's just Paul. Foraging new ground on the impressions front, this guy from the tallandshortshow revs up flawless auto imitations that'll have you feeling like you're cruising down the highway. Dad finds out the hard way that he's too big for the kid slide Serena Williams tries gourmet dog food, confirms it is not for people … [Link]
Mashable » 7 haunted houses to visit this Friday the 13th
Tomorrow’s the 13th. It's also Friday. You see where we're going here: Some spooky stuff is about to go down, and you need to be in the right place when it does If you're thinking that that place is your couch with a bowl of popcorn and a scary movie, toughen up. The real scares lie inside the often-dilapidated walls of … [Link]
Popular Science » Tiny Debris Chipped A Window On The Space Station
Space The ISS is fine, don't worry A spacecraft orbiting the Earth gets damaged by space debris. [Link]
Mashable » Opera singer scares away penguins with impassioned aria
In case you weren't aware, singing opera is mostly just a 'human' thing. It's clearly not a penguin thing, because they'll run for the hills at the sound of it. Opera singer Nick Allen, during a trip to Antarctica, decided to start singing an impromptu piece to an audience of waddling penguins. It's not entirely clear what his endgame was, … [Link]
Mashable » Awkward half-cat loafing on the stairs sparks Photoshop battle no one expected
The Internet will never tire of the strange beauty of an awkwardly placed cat. This poor feline who is stuck on the stairs, somewhere between a comfy cat-loaf position and actually being able to stand is a perfect example. SEE ALSO: Confused dog unintentionally sparks a Photoshop battle Poor cat. 
Image: reddit, catcatdogcatWe're sure the cute kitty was able to … [Link]
WIRED » Peek Inside London’s Epic New Train System Before It Opens
A $21 billion infrastructure project is starting to look real. The post Peek Inside London's Epic New Train System Before It Opens appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » This is how you ruin your brand new Jeep
It's a Jeep thing, you wouldn't understand. Jeeps are great off road vehicles capable of driving many places that most cars can't. The ocean isn't one of them. [h/t:Reddit] Dad finds out the hard way that he's too big for the kid slide Serena Williams tries gourmet dog food, confirms it is not for people One-man car show does uncanny … [Link]
WIRED » Google Puts Powerful Search and GIFs Into a Keyboard—For iOS
Gboard is the most feature-packed iOS keyboard yet, and you can't get it on Android. The post Google Puts Powerful Search and GIFs Into a Keyboard—For iOS appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » McDonald's worker has a message for those who think he's wasting his life
LONDON — Do you ever go into McDonald's and wonder about the person behind the counter beyond stressing over whether they've put ketchup in your bag or taken the gherkins out of your burger? Well one McDonald's worker, Mike Waite, has had enough of everyone's "judgmental criticism." He's taken to Facebook to say that there's more to people who work … [Link]
Mashable » Nissan wants you to know Tesla doesn't have a lock on 'sustainable transport'
LONDON — Nissan threw an incredibly lavish event this week, 180 meters above the streets of London at the top of the city’s Gherkin building. Under the iconic glass dome, journalists from across Europe mingled as a member of Clean Bandit spun tunes, and beams of light powered by a Nissan Leaf shot out into the sky. Nissan was definitely trying to … [Link]
Slashdot » Huawei Prepares For Robot Overlords and Communication With the Dead
An anonymous reader shares a report on Bloomberg: Chinese technology giant Huawei is preparing for a world where people live forever, dead relatives linger on in computers and robots try to kill humans. Kevin Ho, president of its handset product line said his company used science fiction movies like "The Matrix" to envision future trends and new business ideas. "Hunger, … [Link]
Mashable » The top 10 most difficult tech jobs for companies to fill
Finding the perfect employee/employer match is a little like trying to find "the one." It takes time, patience and often a little bit of compromise Though there's debate about whether or not there's an actual "talent shortage" in the tech world, one thing is clear: Tech companies today struggle with hiring, particularly within a few specific roles. Candidates that are perfect … [Link]
Popular Science » China's Space Station Plans: A Closer Look At Tiangong 3
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Mashable » Buy your tissues now for 'Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk'
From Ang Lee, director of Life of Pi, comes another story of an unlikely protagonist fueled by loss. Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk follows a young soldier (Joe Alwyn) who returns from Iraq and is hailed as a hero — even if he doesn't feel like one. SEE ALSO: Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelowo team up for chess drama 'Queen of … [Link]
Mashable » These affordable leather dress shoes are a game-changer
Spring is in the air, which also means wedding season is nigh. There's much for dudes to think about, from suit fit to accessories. Cost can add up quickly. But now, shoes don't have to be in that equation. SEE ALSO: Men: It's time to show square-toe shoes the door 
Image: COMBATANT GENTLEMANCalifornia-based startup Combatant Gentleman, home of the $160 wool suit, … [Link]
Popular Science » As Boeing Slips, SpaceX Will Likely Be First Company To Carry Astronauts
Space Next year could be a milestone in the private space race In the race to become the first private company to carry humans into space, it looks like SpaceX's lead has solidified. [Link]
Mashable » Deadly air pollution worsens in developing countries, WHO finds
Almost all inhabitants of large cities in low- and middle-income countries face excessively high air pollution, a growing problem that is "wreaking havoc on human health" and causes more than 3 million premature deaths each year, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday. The agency, hoping to raise awareness and highlight national efforts, said its database now shows more than … [Link]
Mashable » Dark Sky weather forecasting app is coming to Android
The popular weather forecasting app Dark Sky is coming to Android after four years on iOS, and it's not your run-of-the-mill weather app. SEE ALSO: 5 can't-miss apps: TaxiLater, Sochat, Launcher and more Dark Sky gives users hyperlocal weather forecasts that are down to the minute. If rain is going to start coming down in 21 minutes, you'll have to … [Link]
Mashable » Python takes bathroom break in national park ladies' room
If you're reading this on the toilet (hey, no judgment), better relocate fast. Earlier this week, rangers on a cleaning run at Australia's Charles Darwin National Park discovered an unexpected patron in the park's restrooms — an olive python. SEE ALSO: Live python falls from hospital ceiling a month after escaping its owner 
Image: Northern territory parks and wildlifeAnd the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » High antidepressant use could lead to UK public health disaster
Use of antidepressants has doubled in the past decade in the UK, and campaigners warn that it could lead to long-term withdrawal and worse mental health [Link]
WIRED » You Can Use Your Phone to Check This Smart Luggage In
An electronic ink display and a mobile app lets you skip some of the airport lines with this luggage. The post You Can Use Your Phone to Check This Smart Luggage In appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Germany Set To End Copyright Liability For Open Wi-Fi Operators
An anonymous reader writes: People who travel to Germany are often surprised at the lack of public, open Wi-Fi networks. That's because German law holds operators of public hotspots liable for everything their users do online, especially when these actions are against the law, and even if the operators weren't aware of them. The law doesn't apply to commercial operators, … [Link]
Mashable » Jimmy Fallon has the time of his life morphing celebrity faces
Jimmy Fallon confessed his secret love for obscure German TV shows by showing an…interesting…clip from BONK!, a show dedicated to morphing pictures of celebrities. The show features host, Fritz Vanderbonk — who bears a striking resemblance to Fallon — "bonking" famous people such as Johnny Depp, Benedict Cumberbatch, Steve Harvey, Justin Bieber, and more, including our Presidential candidates. Special events such as "Dead … [Link]
Popular Science » Russian Embassy Tweets 'Command and Conquer' Screenshot To Illustrate War In Syria
Military Yikes Russia is bad at propaganda. [Link]
Mashable » Sudoku book is so hard, even the cover gets it wrong
Sudoku is not for the weak. A hand model on the cover of sudoku book Sudoku Challenger proves that the puzzles therein are extremely difficult. So much so that the person on the cover can't get one right. SEE ALSO: Creative advertisers put up a perfect 'Seinfeld'-inspired billboard Reddit user wherearemyflapjacks posted a photo of the book to the site … [Link]
Mashable » Queen wins Tesco gift card, looks happier than we've seen her in years
LONDON — We're not sure if it's the Tesco vouchers, winning on the horses or some combination of the two that's made the Queen so deliriously excited, but one thing's for sure: she's having a really, really good day. SEE ALSO: 11 badass facts about the Queen that might surprise you The Royal Windsor Horse Show took place on Thursday … [Link]
Mashable » Cannes opening ceremony features startling rape joke, Woody Allen diss
At the Cannes Film Festival's opening ceremony on Wednesday night, comedian Laurent Lafitte made a shocking rape joke — and also directly addressed attendee Woody Allen. Lafitte, who was the night's master of ceremonies, made a remark about Allen's past of sexual abuse allegations, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The joke also seemed to make reference to Roman Polanski, the director … [Link]
Mashable » Google's Amazon Echo killer could be called 'Chirp' and launch this year
Watch out, Amazon. Google's coming for ya. Google's response to the Echo, Amazon's voice-controlled Bluetooth speaker/smart home hub, will arrive sometime this year, according to Recode. The report corroborates an earlier report from The Information. SEE ALSO: The Apollo 7 earbuds finally bring you true, cable-free music The device, which will reportedly look like Google's OnHub Wi-Fi router (an excellent one), … [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Rowling hand writes the perfect tattoo for a fan
Where there's a Harry Potter fan in need, there's J.K. Rowling to save the day. Always. Harry Potter fan Kate, who goes by the Twitter username @AlwaysJLover, sent author J.K. Rowling a note with a very special, and very personal request. SEE ALSO: J.K. Rowling apologizes for killing one important character at the Battle of Hogwarts Kate, who has a … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Chirp To Rival Amazon Echo
An anonymous reader writes: Google is working on a competitor to the Amazon Echo, the smart speaker that has proved to be a sleeper hit for Amazon. The device, which will resemble an OnHub router, has not been officially named yet but is internally known as the Chirp. It has long been suspected that Google was working on a voice-controlled … [Link]
WIRED » You Know What’s Nice on the Eyes? High-Frequency Stock Trading
Two artists turned high-frequency data trading into art. The post You Know What's Nice on the Eyes? High-Frequency Stock Trading appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift lip syncs and dances around her home like a boss in new Apple ad
Taylor Swift believes in a thing call marketing. America's sweetheart — and now America's greatest corporate sponsor — lip syncs and dances around her home (or something like it) to the 2003 hit "I Believe In a Thing Called Love" by The Darkness for the latest in a never-ending series of Apple ads. The tagline for the new commercial, released … [Link]
Mashable » The latest 'Doctor Who' sonic screwdriver is finally up for sale
The sonic screwdriver is back. Not only is Doctor's trusty tool back in on Doctor Who — viewers saw its return after a year-long absence in last season's epic finale "Hell Bent" — it's back in the hands of fans, too. The BBC is finally putting the brand-new design up for sale as a replica, just as it did for … [Link]
Mashable » Sportscaster chugs booze on live TV after his team loses
Comcast SportsNet anchor Michael Jenkins took the Washington Capitals' Game 6 loss pretty hard on Tuesday. So hard that he resorted to boozing up on live TV. Throughout the broadcast, Jenkins eased his team's loss and even delivered an important message to the the youth of the world. "I've got a message for all you kids out there," Jenkins said … [Link]
Popular Science » Solar-Powered Tuk Tuk To Travel More Than 6000 Miles
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Mashable » AwesomenessTV flaunts dominance among Gen Z, announces scripted MLB series
NEW YORK — It was hard to tell that this was AwesomenessTV's first NewFront. The DreamWorks-owned company, founded by TV veteran Brian Robbins in 2012, has built a reputation as a major player in the digital space. And its presentation showcased that. "It's really hard for me to believe that we launch AwesomenessTV as a YouTube channel," Robbins said at the … [Link]
Mashable » Woody Allen responds to Ronan Farrow essay: 'Never read an interview. Never read anything'
Welp, guess that's all he has to say about that. On Wednesday, the Cannes Film Festival opened with a screening of Cafe Society, the latest film by acclaimed director and comedy icon Woody Allen — whose long-term relationship with actress Mia Farrow deteriorated in 1992 after Allen began a relationship with Farrow's adopted daughter Soon-Yi Previn. SEE ALSO: Woody Allen … [Link]
Mashable » Robot posing as human beats 'Dark Souls III' using a naked weakling
It's okay if this video makes you decide that you're never playing another video game. Seriously. How can anyone be expected to do better than this? YouTuber TolomeoR took criticisms that Dark Souls III is the easiest game in the series to heart when he plowed through the entire game as an armor-less Level 1 character. He then proceeded to beat … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' fan drops the mic on that Rickon storyline with this epic theory
Warning: Contains spoilers from Game of Thrones season 6, episode 3. LONDON — If this doesn't settle the argument about whether SmallJon Umber is a good guy or not — at least for the time being — then frankly, we don't know what will. We've been back and forth on this one since episode 3 aired on Sunday. After Shaggydog's … [Link]
Mashable » Curious toucan crashes table, enjoys a nice, cold glass of cola
Next time you need a chill lunch partner, consider a toucan. This bird interrupted a vacationer's lunch at a Panama cafe, but don't worry — it was a really polite guest. In fact, it only wanted a sip of Coca-Cola, and a beak makes a perfect straw. Also, do we think this toucan calls it "pop" or "soda"? Buy your … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch Solar Impulse's Flight From Phoenix To Tulsa
Aviation Right here Solar Impulse II is taking off this morning from Phoenix, Arizona heading to Tulsa, Oklahoma. [Link]
Slashdot » Drones Could Replace $127 Billion Worth Of Human Labor
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Business Insider: A new report from PwC finds that drones could replace $127 billion worth of human labor and services across several industries. Infrastructure and agriculture make up the largest chunks of the potential value — some $77.6 billion between them — including services like completing the last mile of delivery routes and … [Link]
WIRED » The Dark Web Has Its Own Lit Magazine
More sonnets, less Silk Road: "The Torist" is hoping to bring new people into the cybersecure fold while giving dark web regulars a creative outlet. The post The Dark Web Has Its Own Lit Magazine appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Geology Is Breaking Apart Over When the Americas Came Together
3.5 million years ago, Panama collided with South America, cutting off ocean circulation between the Pacific and the Caribbean. Or did it? The post Geology Is Breaking Apart Over When the Americas Came Together appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Give Dwarf Planet 2007 OR10 the Real Name It Deserves Already
Thanks to the Kepler space telescope and the Herschel observatory, scientists finally have enough data to get inspired. The post Give Dwarf Planet 2007 OR10 the Real Name It Deserves Already appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Newest Selfie Hot Spot: Giving the Finger to Trump Tower
Social media allows people to share their political opinions. These Instagrammers have found a way to share theirs. The post The Newest Selfie Hot Spot: Giving the Finger to Trump Tower appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » JavaScript Conquered the Web. Now It’s Taking Over the Desktop
JavaScript, the lingua franca of the online world, is moving beyond your browser. The post JavaScript Conquered the Web. Now It's Taking Over the Desktop appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Three Big Upgrades That’d Make the iPhone Exciting Again
The iPhone's not as groundbreaking as it used to be. That could change though! The post Three Big Upgrades That'd Make the iPhone Exciting Again appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Ukrainian Hacker Who Became the FBI’s Best Weapon—And Worst Nightmare
Hacker Maksym Popov gave himself up to the FBI and joined its fight against Eastern European cybercrime. Trouble is, he never really gave up his black hat. The post The Ukrainian Hacker Who Became the FBI's Best Weapon—And Worst Nightmare appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » For Such a Hyperactive Game, Battleborn Sure Is Short on Substance
Battleborn, the latest from Borderlands developers Gearbox Software, is loud and hyperactive. Unfortunately, there's not a lot going on under the noise. The post For Such a Hyperactive Game, Battleborn Sure Is Short on Substance appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Age of the Hyperloop Has Arrived. Well, for the Most Part
The futuristic transportation of tomorrow that billionaire rocketeer Elon Musk dreamed up in 2012 passed its first test Wednesday. The post The Age of the Hyperloop Has Arrived. Well, for the Most Part appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » China's Space Station Plans In Powerpoint: A Closer Look at Tiangong 3
From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal Ready by 2022 China's Manned Space Agency releases more details about China's permanent space station, Tiangong 3, as part of an explosion in Chinese space power. [Link]
Mashable » People confess their secrets to loved ones in heartwarming video
LONDON — "Some things are hard to say, so we asked people to write them down." That's the premise for Open Up, a short film which involves real people writing down their secrets and then talking them through with loved ones. "We posted public messages online asking if anyone had something they wanted to admit to a loved one but … [Link]
Mashable » You can put Windows 7 on your wrist if you don't mind the 3-hour boot time
Installing Windows on incompatible devices is many a geek's favorite hobby, and today we have a treat for the extremely patient: Windows 7 running on an Android Wear smartwatch. Posted on YouTube by a user called Hacking Jules and caught by Android Community, the trick involves using Android Debug Bridge (ADB), and some knowledge of DOS as well as inner workings … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Reactive Programming with RxJava – $19.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Reactive Programming with RxJava" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-05-13 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
New Scientist – News » Our audience with the Pope revealed how glitz funds medicine
A distinguished crowd of philanthropists at the Vatican heard a well-crafted appeal for funds to boost regenerative medicine. Sumit Paul-Choudhury was there [Link]
New Scientist – News » Let’s not drive blindly into the autonomous car revolution
First there was the horseless carriage, now the driverless car. The car revolution of the 20th century holds lessons for the next one [Link]
Mashable » How to make that first flight with your baby as easy as possible
You can fly with a baby pretty much immediately after they are born – any time from 48 hours on some airlines – but should you? For many people, and for many reasons, it's often not a choice so much as a necessity, even if the idea might make even seasoned travelers and confident parents anxious. My son Oliver has … [Link]
Mashable » Patrick Stewart makes his feelings about Donald Trump clear in 1 tweet
LONDON — You've got to love Patrick Stewart on Twitter. When he's not busy sharing quirky invention ideas, tweeting pictures of himself in fancy dress and trolling Britain's Prime Minister, he also occasionally likes to chip in with his thoughts on politics. SEE ALSO: 29 times Patrick Stewart was hands down the most awesome guy on Twitter On Wednesday night, … [Link]
Slashdot » Attackers Targeting Critical SAP Flaw Since 2013
msm1267 quotes a report from Threatpost: Three dozen global enterprises have been breached by attackers who exploited a single, mitigated vulnerability in SAP business applications. The attacks were carried out between 2013 and are ongoing against large organizations owned by corporations in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, China, India, Japan, and South Korea, spanning 15 critical industries, researchers at … [Link]
Mashable » 18-foot sculpture of man's buttocks makes Turner Prize shortlist
LONDON — The shortlist for the Turner Prize never fails to be provocative, and this year's inclusion of an 18-foot sculpture of male buttocks certainly feels right at home. The nominees for Britain's most prestigious contemporary art prize this year are Michael Dean, Anthea Hamilton, Helen Marten and Josephine Pryde. One of them in December will join the ranks of the … [Link]
Mashable » Shanghai zebra crossing literally transformed into a zebra crossing
When it comes to educating pedestrians on the importance of road safety, sometimes you just got to go all out to get people's attention. SEE ALSO: Chinese family stops car in the middle of a highway for a photo op Police in Shanghai, China, pulled out all the stops turning a downtown high foot traffic zebra crossing into a vivid … [Link]
Mashable » India is home to half of the world's 20 most polluted cities: WHO
New Delhi is no longer the world’s most polluted city, but India continues to afflicted by air pollution, being home to four of the 10 cities with the worst air pollution levels, according to new data from the World Health Organisation. See also: Indians can now check the air pollution levels in their city with just a tweet Zabol in Iran … [Link]
Mashable » Pizza Hut delivered a pizza to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro
Brands will go to the ends of the Earth to get your attention. Perhaps none more literally so than Pizza Hut, which has sent its intrepid pies to places as far-flung as the White House, the International Space Station and, now, the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, the tallest peak in Africa. SEE ALSO: Brands go exploring for your … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' star Rose Leslie surprises with response to Jon Snow question
Warning: Contains spoilers from Game of Thrones season 6, episode 3. LONDON — Apparently, Rose Leslie knows nothing. During an appearance on Sky News' Sunrise program~ on Thursday morning, Leslie — who is in a relationship with Kit Harington — was asked how much her former co-star told her about Jon Snow's fairly dramatic season six storyline. SEE ALSO: 8 times 'Game … [Link]
Mashable » Ride-hailing app offers passenger $1.50 refund after driver picks her up pantless
A driver for popular Chinese ride-hailing app, Didi Kuaidi, was detained by the police after he turned up literally butt-naked to pick up a female passenger on Monday. According to the female passenger who goes by the name Xiaoshang, she had booked a car via Didi and got more than she bargained for. Initially unaware of the 33-year-old driver's state … [Link]
Mashable » 'Lord of the Rings' volcano may be alive
Mordor is currently a very dangerous place. The volcano that was Mount Doom in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy has had its eruption alert level lifted as temperatures continued to rise over the last few weeks. SEE ALSO: 'Lord of the Rings' theme office brings your fantasies to life In real life, the volcano is known as Mount … [Link]
Mashable » The Australian startup bringing the doctor's office into American homes
Two young Aussies are planning to help people across the U.S. access a digital doctor's clinic without leaving the couch. Andrew Lin, 27, and Hon Weng Chong, 28, met as medical students at the University of Melbourne, Australia. They're now the founders of CliniCloud, a startup that has created a consumer-friendly medical kit with a stethoscope and contactless infrared thermometer. The devices can be … [Link]
Mashable » Large sinkhole swallows car in London
UPDATE: May 12, 2016, 12:04 p.m. BST The car apparently belongs to the brother of Abdul Ahmadza who was visiting last night and parked the car on Woodland Terrace. He told PA that he woke up at 4am, saw the car, saw the hole and went back to sleep. "Nothing I could do," he said: LONDON — A large sinkhole … [Link]
Mashable » 'Assassin's Creed' movie trailer is just as beautiful as the game
This is the moment fans of the Assassin's Creed game franchise have been waiting for: The first trailer for the upcoming Assassin's Creed movie, starring Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard, is out. In the trailer we learn a few bits and pieces on how it's possible for a dead Fassbender to go back in the past and do the becloaked acrobatics … [Link]
Mashable » Australian couple whose children died in MH17 crash give birth to baby girl
There sadly hasn't been much hope from the tragedy that is flight MH17 — but a new birth will provide some joy for one couple. Violet May Maslin was born to Australian parents Anthony Maslin and Marite Norris on Wednesday, bringing "love and light, hope and joy" according to the family's statement sent via the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. … [Link]
Mashable » George Zimmerman to auction off gun he used to kill Trayvon Martin
George Zimmerman, the former neighborhood watch captain who killed unarmed teen Trayvon Martin in 2012, is auctioning off the gun he used in the Florida shooting. The 24-hour online auction, scheduled to begin Thursday morning, has an opening bid of $5,000, according to gunbroker.com. SEE ALSO: George Zimmerman, 'Muslim-free' gun store partner to sell Confederate flag paintings "I'm a free … [Link]
Slashdot » Pornhub Launches Bug Bounty Program With Rewards Up To $25,000
Mickeycaskill quotes a report from TechWeekEurope UK: Pornhub is launching a bug bounty program for security researchers and pornography enthusiasts who are able to identify flaws on its platform. Hunters will be paid a minimum of $50 for each vulnerability discovered, with up to $25,000 on offer for particularly vicious flaws, although the site notes that 23 reports have already … [Link]
Mashable » Man protests outside Chinese embassy in London by 'erotically' eating a banana
Chinese censorship laws once again made news headlines last week when the Communist government banned the live streaming of people eating fruits — especially bananas. According to the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, the country's "cyber-ecology" needs serious rehabilitating. Naturally, people weren't too pleased with the Chinese censors. In an attempt to ridicule the new law, YouTuber Phil Watson decided to stage … [Link]
Mashable » This epic 3-way battle between a cat, snake and toad is far out
Ever had one of those days when you just don't seem to be getting along with anyone? Well, this snake has got it worse. This video filmed in Thailand shows a snake being eaten alive by a toad, while still defending itself from a cat that chanced upon the curious scene. The cat initially seemed confused by the situation, but … [Link]
Mashable » 'Empire' recap: It's life or death for a beloved character
Freda has finally lost her damn mind. Or failed to achieve some deserved, but mangled revenge, depending on how you look at it. At the ASA Awards, she finds out that Lucious was essentially responsible for her dad's death. So, she steals a gun from a police officer, aims at Lucious and shoots. Only, she doesn't hit her target. She … [Link]
Slashdot » FBI Has Sights On Larger Battle Over Encryption After Apple Feud
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Bloomberg: FBI Director James Comey said the FBI is exploring how to make broader use of the hack, used to access a San Bernardino terrorist's encrypted iPhone, while bracing for a larger battle involving encrypted text messages, e-mails and other data. The tool could "in theory be used in any case where … [Link]
Mashable » The wonder of life beneath the waves in photographs
You've never seen life under water quite like this. Photographer Michaela Skovranova, 28, captures the creatures that lurk in our oceans with her camera and has been uploading the stunning images to her Instagram account, mishkusk, since early 2012. SEE ALSO: Great Barrier Reef may perish by 2030s as ocean temperatures skyrocket, study finds The fascination with ocean life came late … [Link]
Mashable » 'Underground' finale brilliantly introduces a character we've all been waiting for
The last minute of Underground's finale finally introduced the world to a character we've all been waiting to meet: Harriet Tubman, ladies and gentlemen. The famous abolitionist meets up with Rosalee to introduce her to the Underground Railroad. But let's back up and see how we got here. SEE ALSO: 'Underground' is a suspenseful drama that demands your attention Rosalee and Noah … [Link]
Mashable » Cute New Zealand kids quoting Donald Trump will help you survive the election cycle
"I'll make Mexico pay for that wall" sounds way more hilarious when said by a small child wearing a ridiculous yellow wig. You can hear that Donald Trump quote and plenty more out of the mouths of babes in this New Zealand ad by electricity company, Powershop. As the Republican presidential candidate shows no sign of slowing down, consider this a … [Link]
Slashdot » AAA Study: Blood THC Levels After Smoking Pot Are Useless In Defining 'Too High To Drive'
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Blood tests that try to quantify marijuana use are in fact useless at assessing how impaired a driver is, according to a study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The study found that people with low blood amounts of THC — or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, the main psychoactive component of pot — … [Link]
Slashdot » Hyperloop One Technology Tested Successfully In Nevada Desert
Dave Knott quotes a report from CBC.ca: Hyperloop One (formerly known as Hyperloop Technologies) conducted a successful test of its high speed transportation technology Wednesday in the desert outside Las Vegas. The seconds-long, outdoor demonstration featured what appeared to be a blip of metal gliding across a small track before disappearing into a cloud against the desert landscape. A fully … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram is testing analytics for businesses, too
Last week, we spotted an early test of Instagram's new profiles for business users. Now, it looks like Instagram is also starting to test analytics features for businesses. New screenshots show the photo sharing app is working on a set of fairly advanced analytics features that allow users to learn more about who is engaging with their posts. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » 44 Books on 44 Presidents: My struggle with Ulysses Grant
Editor's note: This is the eighteenth entry in the writer's year-long project to read one book about each of the U.S. Presidents by Election Day 2016. You can also follow Marcus' progress at the @44in52 Twitter account and with this 44 in 52 Spreadsheet. The more you read about the Civil War, the more it becomes clear that the conflict … [Link]
Slashdot » Harvard Scientist: Rio Olympics Could Spark 'Full Blown Global Health Disaster'
An anonymous reader writes: Doctors have warned that the upcoming 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro could spark a "full-blown public health disaster" with the spread of the Zika virus. The World Health Organization has declared a health emergency in response to the disease's spread through Latin America. Rio has the highest number of cases of any state in … [Link]
Mashable » Adorable little kid attempts to fend off attack by 3 adorable puppies
New puppy day is an exciting day for anyone, especially a kid. So, when AJ's parents were introducing the boy to his new puppy, they decided to hit him with cuteness overload. SEE ALSO: Puppy has a head-on approach to swimming in the pool After surviving the beagle puppy tackle, AJ eventually left with his new puppy, which he named … [Link]
Mashable » Australia's prime minister named in Panama Papers
In an uncomfortable development on the campaign trail, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has been named in the Panama Papers. His name appears in the leaked documents connected to a British Virgin Islands company, Star Technology Services Limited, Fairfax Media reported. Aimed at exploiting a Siberian gold prospect, the business, of which he was reportedly co-director from 1993 to 1995, … [Link]
Slashdot » Tesla Model S Owner Claims Vehicle Went Rogue Causing An Accident By Itself
MojoKid writes: A Tesla Model S owner is laying blame on the company and its product for an accident involving his pricey electric vehicle and a parked trailer. Jared Overton claims that on April 29th, he parked his Model S on the side of the road and ran some errands. He was parked behind a trailer at the time. A … [Link]
Mashable » A fake funeral home wants people to text and drive
Thousands of drivers die every year in wrecks caused by texting behind the wheel. But where most see a tragedy, an enterprising funeral home might see a business opportunity. At least that's the morbid premise of a provocative billboard that has been shocking drivers on a freeway near Toronto this week. SEE ALSO: Microsoft had no hand in making this … [Link]
Mashable » High-speed chase ends with police beating suspect on live TV
UPDATED: 5:40 p.m. PT with comment from Massachusetts State Police A high-speed chase that began in Holden, Massachusetts, ended nearly 45 miles to the northeast in Nashua, New Hampshire, with authorities beating the surrendering suspect on live television. SEE ALSO: Woman leads police on a high-speed chase in real-life Mystery Machine The suspect, Richard Simone, was wanted by Holden Police on … [Link]
Mashable » MVP life: Steph Curry's house is for sale, so let's take a tour
Riley stole the show again Tuesday when her father Steph Curry accepted his second consecutive NBA MVP award But that's not all America's first family is up to these days (sorry, Obamas). The Currys also moved recently SEE ALSO: How Steph Curry became the NBA's most Vine-worthy star Now their old house is up for sale, giving the rest of us … [Link]
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