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 » Researchers Release Profile Data on 70,000 OkCupid Users Without Permission
An anonymous users shares a Vox report: A group of researchers has released a data set on nearly 70,000 users of the online dating site OkCupid. The data dump breaks the cardinal rule of social science research ethics: It took identifiable personal data without permission. The information — while publicly available to OkCupid users — was collected by Danish researchers … [Link]
Mashable » 'Captain America' star bears eerie resemblance to Luke Skywalker
The Force is strong with the Winter Soldier. Luke Skywalker is potentially the pop culture figure with the most conspiracy theories circulating about his family tree. But guess what, guys? A very astute Instagrammer has found his twin — Captain America: Civil War star Sebastian Stan. SEE ALSO: American comedian randomly finds his doppelganger at a London gig User Morphy_Me started with … [Link]
Mashable » Apple acknowledges iTunes music deletion bug, promises fix
An issue involving Apple's iTunes app deleting music stored on a user's computer has officially been acknowledged by the company after weeks of isolated reports from users SEE ALSO: 7 ways to fix the mess that is Apple Music Apple isn't sure what the cause of the iTunes bug is, as it hasn't been able to reproduce the problem, but … [Link]
Mashable » Bromance nightmare: Vladimir Putin kisses Donald Trump on the lips in mural
Donald Trump found love on the side of a barbecue restaurant in Vilnius, Lithuania, with none other than the man who Trump has often drawn compassions to: Voldemort Vladimir Putin. SEE ALSO: Vladimir Putin calls Donald Trump a 'brilliant, talented' man Lithuanian street artist Mindaugas Bonanu is the mastermind behind the portrait, according to the Baltic Times. Bonanu unveiled the … [Link]
Mashable » Circus apologises to man knocked out by clown
LONDON — A circus has apologised to a man who was knocked unconscious in Wales when a clown attempted to perform a backflip stunt with him. In a harrowing video that 37-year-old Ben Garnham posted online, the clown picks up Garnham to flip him, but Garnham lands on his head and stops moving. Circus staff try to pick him up, … [Link]
Mashable » Eager pup escapes yard, commutes to doggie daycare by himself
A North Carolina family thought their beloved dog was missing, but he really just couldn't wait to hang out with his friends. Riley, a 5-year-old golden retriever, escaped through an unlocked gate in his family's backyard last week. The family was devastated — until they got a call from local doggie daycare center Happy Dog Cafe. Turns out, Riley had … [Link]
Mashable » 16 things the Internet sliced in half for your peeking pleasure
Great, now I can't stop cutting things in half and peeping at their pretty insides. See also: Experience the odd satisfaction of watching a water jet slice through solid objects R/thingscutinhalfporn takes dissection past boring old biology class frogs and celebrates the halving of every and anything. Here are some of the coolest 50% of things they have to offer. Have … [Link]
Mashable » WTF, celebrities: James McAvoy shot Jennifer Lawrence with a BB gun while she was peeing
Jennifer Lawrence, queen of relatable moments, shared a not-so-relatable tale on Friday's Graham Norton Show. While filming X-Men: Apocalypse, Lawrence donned a blue full-body suit for her role as Nightcrawler. The suit, which was made of a "pantyhose"-like material, required her to pee standing up. Also, she had to use a funnel. Fun! To make matters even more enjoyable, Lawrence's … [Link]
Slashdot » Wikipedia Announces Their 10 Longest Featured Articles
The Wikimedia blog shared a list of their ten longest "featured" articles, highlighting their collection of more than 4,700 articles which have rigorously reviewed before being awarded a gold star icon certifying them as "the best articles Wikipedia has to offer." The ed17 writes: Elvis Presley leads the list, coming in at 17,659 words. In today's strangest juxtaposition, 'History of … [Link]
Mashable » Obama and Macklemore collab on a dope track — about drug addiction
It's 2007, and the iPhone has just debuted when someone from the future tells you that in just a few years a black U.S. president will sit next to a successful white rapper in the White House to talk about social issues Back then, you might have thought that person was describing a movie script rather than the real near … [Link]
Slashdot » Homeland Security Cuts Causing Extreme Delays And Missed Flights
An anonymous reader writes: The Chicago Tribune reports on "a growing backlash over extremely long airport security lines," which the Transportation Security Administration is blaming on a loss of 4,622 screeners. "In the past three years, the TSA and Congress cut the number of front-line screeners by 4,622 — or about 10% — on expectations that an expedited screening program … [Link]
Mashable » Boy makes puppy watch Youtube tutorials in lieu of obedience school
Inventive four-year-old Lincoln is training his Saint Bernard by making the puppy watch training videos on YouTube. But it's not because Lincoln's addicted to his iPad: He is allergic to pollen. SEE ALSO: Tiny puppy rescued from baseball stadium now has important job as 'bat dog' Lincoln's parents gave him the puppy after he was diagnosed with a severe pollen … [Link]
Slashdot » Privacy Fears Deterring Almost Half of American Households From Online Shopping
Many Americans are growing increasingly concerned about privacy and security. According to a survey, almost half of American households with at least one Internet user have been deterred from online activity recently. The online activity includes doing online transactions, banking, and posting things on social media, said the survey of 41,000 households by a Department of Commerce agency. BBC reports: … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » API Fortress Launches Automatic Test Generation with RAML
API Fortress has just launched a major new feature that allows users to create an API test based on the RAML API definition spec.
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Mashable » Police chief gives himself ticket after watchdog citizen points out parking error
Where would we be without vigilante parking inspectors? The police department in Groveland, Florida issues parking tickets to cars blocking the sidewalk — even if they're blocking it from their own driveway. But Groveland resident David Bires noticed that police chief Melvin Tennyson had committed this vehicular faux pas, and posted photos of the offending park job to Facebook earlier … [Link]
Slashdot » Original 'Doom' Level Remade in the New 'Doom'
An anonymous reader writes: After the new Doom was released yesterday, Vice discovered its SnapMap feature had already been used to recreate one of the levels from the original Doom. "The original Doom thrived on a strong modding community, and id is supporting that tradition here in a great way." Sharing videos for both the old and new versions of … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg speaks on husband's death in powerful commencement speech
Just over a year after the death of her husband, SurveyMonkey CEO Dave Goldberg, Facebook's COO, Sheryl Sandberg, opened up and gave the public more insight into her family's struggle after the death of her partner In remarks delivered to the class of 2016 at the University of California at Berkeley on Saturday, Sandberg elaborated on how she's coped with … [Link]
Mashable » Vanessa Hudgens gets $1,000 fine for carving heart into rock wall
How not to immortalize your love: Carve you and your partner's names into an ancient red rock wall then post it on Instagram. Though it may seem romantic and give you some sort of thrill, it might also cost you big if you're Vanessa Hudgens. SEE ALSO: Vanessa Hudgens could go to jail for allegedly carving a heart into Sedona's red rock The queen … [Link]
Mashable » 'Veep' star leads Marvel 'Civil War' comedy re-enactment
What if the sniveling but well meaning White House assistant on Veep were transformed into the weird-goatee-sporting-but-still-bad~ Tony Stark, a.k.a. Iron Man? If you've ever wondered, Funny or Die just granted your wish by casting Tony Hale (Gary Walsh in Veep) in a hilarious 13-minute skit called Captain America: Civil War Re-enactors. The video offers a documentary style peek into … [Link]
Slashdot » Police Reveal Tactics For Fighting Botnets
Botnet herders have sophisticated "disaster recovery" plans, according to speakers at a recent cybersecurity conference, with many splitting their botnets into smaller herds, making them more resilient. In addition, kierny writes: Researchers say these backup botnets are tough to detect, until gangs have already spooled them up and put them to use in major campaigns… "What we're seeing is the … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Says It Doesn't Know Why iTunes Users Are Losing Their Music Files
Earlier this month, an Apple Music user James Pinkstone claimed that the online music streaming service deleted 122GB of music from his library for no apparent reason. Several Slashdot readers noted they had also faced a similar issue or knew someone who had. The iPhone maker has now acknowledged a bug in iTunes that is apparently causing the glitch, however, … [Link]
Mashable » American presidents and their weird relationships with UFO conspiracy theories
Hillary Clinton wants to know what’s out there In March, Clinton — the presumptive nominee for the Democratic nomination for president — went on Jimmy Kimmel Live and said she’ll do her best to delve into government files surrounding possible UFO sightings SEE ALSO: The real 'X-Files': CIA shares greatest hits from UFO reports “I would like us to go … [Link]
Mashable » Are diamonds really forever? The hydraulic press says otherwise
The Internet's obsession with the powerful hydraulic press grows stronger and weirder every day. The most recent matchup? Press vs. diamond — and the press comes out on top, crushing it with surprising ease given its difficulty with a dictionary. Guess diamonds aren't forever after all. Students create a drone that can perch on the ceiling like a spider Reigning … [Link]
Mashable » American presidents and their weird relationships with UFO conspiracy theories
Hillary Clinton wants to know what’s out there In March, Clinton — the presumptive nominee for the Democratic nomination for president — went on Jimmy Kimmel Live and said she’ll do her best to delve into government files surrounding possible UFO sightings SEE ALSO: The real 'X-Files': CIA shares greatest hits from UFO reports “I would like us to go … [Link]
Mashable » Are diamonds really forever? The hydraulic press says otherwise
The Internet's obsession with the powerful hydraulic press grows stronger and weirder every day. The most recent matchup? Press vs. diamond — and the press comes out on top, crushing it with surprising ease given its difficulty with a dictionary. Guess diamonds aren't forever after all. WTF, celebrities: James McAvoy shot Jennifer Lawrence with a BB gun while she was … [Link]
Mashable » 'Captain America' star bears eerie resemblance to Luke Skywalker
The Force is strong with the Winter Soldier. Luke Skywalker is potentially the pop culture figure with the most conspiracy theories circulating about his family tree. But guess what, guys? A very astute Instagrammer has found his twin — Captain America: Civil War star Sebastian Stan. SEE ALSO: American comedian randomly finds his doppelganger at a London gig User Morphy_Me started with … [Link]
Mashable » Apple acknowledges iTunes music deletion bug, promises fix
An issue involving Apple's iTunes app deleting music stored on a user's computer has officially been acknowledged by the company after weeks of isolated reports from users SEE ALSO: 7 ways to fix the mess that is Apple Music Apple isn't sure what the cause of the iTunes bug is, as it hasn't been able to reproduce the problem, but … [Link]
Mashable » Bromance nightmare: Vladimir Putin kisses Donald Trump on the lips in mural
Donald Trump found love on the side of a barbecue restaurant in Vilnius, Lithuania, with none other than the man who Trump has often drawn compassions to: Voldemort Vladimir Putin. SEE ALSO: Vladimir Putin calls Donald Trump a 'brilliant, talented' man Lithuanian street artist Mindaugas Bonanu is the mastermind behind the portrait, according to the Baltic Times. Bonanu unveiled the … [Link]
Slashdot » Former Employee Accuses Wireless Charging Startup uBeam of Being a Sham
uBeam, a startup which has raised over $25 million for its transmitter that can charge phones, tablets, and other devices wirelessly, is under attack. Paul Reynolds, former VP of engineering at the company has accused the company of making false promises. Reynolds, who has more than 20 years of experience working on ultrasound devices, says uBeam has overstated its technology's … [Link]
Mashable » Circus apologises to man knocked out by clown
LONDON — A circus has apologised to a man who was knocked unconscious in Wales when a clown attempted to perform a backflip stunt with him. In a harrowing video that 37-year-old Ben Garnham posted online, the clown picks up Garnham to flip him, but Garnham lands on his head and stops moving. Circus staff try to pick him up, … [Link]
Mashable » Eager pup escapes yard, commutes to doggie daycare by himself
A North Carolina family thought their beloved dog was missing, but he really just couldn't wait to hang out with his friends. Riley, a 5-year-old golden retriever, escaped through an unlocked gate in his family's backyard last week. The family was devastated — until they got a call from local doggie daycare center Happy Dog Cafe. Turns out, Riley had … [Link]
Mashable » 16 things the Internet sliced in half for your peeking pleasure
Great, now I can't stop cutting things in half and peeping at their pretty insides. See also: Experience the odd satisfaction of watching a water jet slice through solid objects R/thingscutinhalfporn takes dissection past boring old biology class frogs and celebrates the halving of every and anything. Here are some of the coolest 50% of things they have to offer. Have … [Link]
Mashable » WTF, celebrities: James McAvoy shot Jennifer Lawrence with a BB gun while she was peeing
Jennifer Lawrence, queen of relatable moments, shared a not-so-relatable tale on Friday's Graham Norton Show. While filming X-Men: Apocalypse, Lawrence donned a blue full-body suit for her role as Nightcrawler. The suit, which was made of a "pantyhose"-like material, required her to pee standing up. Also, she had to use a funnel. Fun! To make matters even more enjoyable, Lawrence's … [Link]
Slashdot » Ingestible Medical Robots Could Remove Batteries From Stomachs
"A child swallows a battery every 3 hours," reports a new article in the Washington Post. But now, gurps_npc writes: MIT has developed a small ingestible robot to remove watch batteries that kids swallow. It starts out folded up tight and surrounded by an ice sheath. You swallow it, the ice melts, and it unfolds. Then a doctor uses magnets … [Link]
Mashable » Into the fire: Training elite smokejumpers who parachute into wildfires
In the gleaming morning light of the Boise National Forest in Idaho, two dozen men in yellow suits gather as part of an annual ritual. Their arms are stretched to the sky. These highly specialized firefighters, known as "smokejumpers," are starting their annual refresher training before the 2016 wildfire season commences.To maintain the knowledge, skills and discipline that a smokejumper must … [Link]
Mashable » 4 iPhone tricks you might not know
The iPhone has been around for almost nine years, but there are still some tricks you can do on your phone that you might not know about. SEE ALSO: How to trick your iPhone into freeing up storage space We’ll be real: These aren’t the most advanced tricks of the trade — but you might be surprised as to some … [Link]
Mashable » An after hours guide for getting the most out of Washington, D.C.
You didn't come to a new city to go to bed at 10 p.m. You came to explore, live it up and try something new. To make every hour count after the sun goes down in Washington, D.C., you'll need more than a listing of the national monuments. SEE ALSO: A handy Eurovision party guide for the world's most entertaining … [Link]
Slashdot » EFF Announces Certbot Client For Let's Encrypt
Peter Eckersley, the staff technologist for the Electronic Frontier Foundation, writes: EFF has just launched Certbot, which is the next iteration of the Let's Encrypt client. It's a powerful tool for obtaining TLS/SSL certificates from Let's Encrypt, and (if you wish) automatically installing them to enable and tune HTTPS on your website. It's extensible, and supports a rapidly-growing range of … [Link]
Mashable » ThinkGeek's first New York City store is geek heaven
Geek culture is now mainstream culture. While comic book stores aren't what they used to be — if you can even find one in your city — geek culture and all things related, including video games and collectibles, is more popular than ever. Proof: ThinkGeek, the go-to place for all things geeky (this editor is partial to its seemingly useless … [Link]
Mashable » Into the fire: Training elite smokejumpers who parachute into wildfires
In the gleaming morning light of the Boise National Forest in Idaho, two dozen men in yellow suits gather as part of an annual ritual. Their arms are stretched to the sky. These highly specialized firefighters, known as "smokejumpers," are starting their annual refresher training before the 2016 wildfire season commences.To maintain the knowledge, skills and discipline that a smokejumper must … [Link]
Mashable » 4 iPhone tricks you might not know
The iPhone has been around for almost nine years, but there are still some tricks you can do on your phone that you might not know about. SEE ALSO: How to trick your iPhone into freeing up storage space We’ll be real: These aren’t the most advanced tricks of the trade — but you might be surprised as to some … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram challenge: Bring back the neon
It’s finally Saturday and we have a new Instagram challenge for you. If you missed us last week, we are now hosting our challenges every Saturday morning so get your cameras ready! This week, we want you to bring back the neon. Capture fluorescent colors, be bold and let your light really shine. SEE ALSO: Why did Instagram change its … [Link]
Mashable » 'Vacationland': That time Maine became a hot tourist destination
Guests relax around the swimming pool at the Mt. Royal Motel in Old Orchard Beach.Image: Aladdin Color Inc/Getty ImagesWith its mild summers, spectacular coastline and hundreds of pleasant lakes, Maine has been a destination for east coast urbanites fleeing stifling cities since the mid-1800s.In the early 20th century, lumber, textiles and other industries began to leave the state, and the government … [Link]
Mashable » 8 health innovations transforming women's lives around the world
Among the many injustices women face globally, inadequate health care is one of the most serious. In the developing world, where childbirth complications cause the death of more than 800 women every day, a lack of resources makes it impossible for women to maintain their health on a daily basis. And in more developed nations, stigma creates an environment that … [Link]
Mashable » Kit Harington told a cop about Jon Snow's fate to avoid a speeding ticket
Warning: Spoiler alert if you haven't been watching Game of Thrones! Turns out that nothing is sacred when it comes to the possibility of getting a speeding ticket — and even the mighty Jon Snow crumbles before the law. SEE ALSO: These key 'Game of Thrones' book characters still haven't appeared on the show Kit Harington stopped by The Tonight … [Link]
Mashable » The six-figure mattress: Inside the world of luxury sleep pads
Brittany Herbert/MashableWhen elite society want to lay their heads down for a lavish slumber, counting designer sheep and drifting into champagne dreams, only the best will suffice. These customers turn to a world of bespoke mattress luxury, and pay in the tens and hundreds of thousands. We talked to the brands that service these high-end clients, and of course engaged in some … [Link]
Mashable » A handy Eurovision party guide for the world's most entertaining song contest
Get your party hat on. It's Eurovision time again. The excitement and the cringe of the world's most ridiculous song contest is about to hit your lounge room like a speed train. SEE ALSO: Get in the Eurovision spirit with this crowdsourced karaoke app Expect to witness the most intense choreographed performances, plenty of long notes being sung and an … [Link]
Mashable » All open market sources of lethal injection drugs are now blocked
Pharmaceutical company Pfizer said Friday it was blocking use of its drugs in lethal injections, which means all federally approved drugmakers whose medications could be used for executions have now put them off limits. "Pfizer makes its products to enhance and save the lives of the patients we serve. Consistent with these values, Pfizer strongly objects to the use of … [Link]
Mashable » Big Festival Brother? What summer music festivals are doing with your personal data
LONDON — It's May and the sun is finally out after a long British winter. For many that means one thing: festival season. It's a good occasion to disconnect from technology, go off the grid and enjoy a few days of carefree excitement. Or not. Along with booze, music and mud — a lot of mud — British festivals may have … [Link]
Mashable » An after hours guide for getting the most out of Washington, D.C.
You didn't come to a new city to go to bed at 10 p.m. You came to explore, live it up and try something new. To make every hour count after the sun goes down in Washington, D.C., you'll need more than a listing of the national monuments. SEE ALSO: A handy Eurovision party guide for the world's most entertaining … [Link]
Mashable » ThinkGeek's first New York City store is geek heaven
Geek culture is now mainstream culture. While comic book stores aren't what they used to be — if you can even find one in your city — geek culture and all things related, including video games and collectibles, is more popular than ever. Proof: ThinkGeek, the go-to place for all things geeky (this editor is partial to its seemingly useless … [Link]
Slashdot » ZFS For Linux Finally Lands In Debian GNU/Linux Repos
prisoninmate quotes a report from Softpedia: It took the Debian developers many years to finally be able to ship a working version of ZFS for Linux on Debian GNU/Linux. For those not in the known, ZFS on Linux is the official OpenZFS implementation for Linux, which promises to offer native ZFS filesystem support for any Linux kernel-based operating system, currently … [Link]
Mashable » Qatar Airways' delays its bid for operating the world's longest flight
Qatar Airways announced this week it is delaying its latest contender for the title of "world's longest flight": a 9,034-mile flight from Doha, Qatar, to Auckland, New Zealand. The 18.5-hour flight was supposed to debut Dec. 3, however the airline is pushing the route to early 2017 because of an Airbus A350 delivery delay. SEE ALSO: Who has the longest flight of them … [Link]
Mashable » Qatar Airways' delays its bid for operating the world's longest flight
Qatar Airways announced this week it is delaying its latest contender for the title of "world's longest flight": a 9,034-mile flight from Doha, Qatar, to Auckland, New Zealand. The 18.5-hour flight was supposed to debut Dec. 3, however the airline is pushing the route to early 2017 because of an Airbus A350 delivery delay. SEE ALSO: Who has the longest flight of them … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram challenge: Bring back the neon
It’s finally Saturday and we have a new Instagram challenge for you. If you missed us last week, we are now hosting our challenges every Saturday morning so get your cameras ready! This week, we want you to bring back the neon. Capture fluorescent colors, be bold and let your light really shine. SEE ALSO: Why did Instagram change its … [Link]
Mashable » 'Vacationland': That time Maine became a hot tourist destination
Guests relax around the swimming pool at the Mt. Royal Motel in Old Orchard Beach.Image: Aladdin Color Inc/Getty ImagesWith its mild summers, spectacular coastline and hundreds of pleasant lakes, Maine has been a destination for east coast urbanites fleeing stifling cities since the mid-1800s.In the early 20th century, lumber, textiles and other industries began to leave the state, and the government … [Link]
Mashable » 8 health innovations transforming women's lives around the world
Among the many injustices women face globally, inadequate health care is one of the most serious. In the developing world, where childbirth complications cause the death of more than 800 women every day, a lack of resources makes it impossible for women to maintain their health on a daily basis. And in more developed nations, stigma creates an environment that … [Link]
Mashable » Kit Harington told a cop about Jon Snow's fate to avoid a speeding ticket
Warning: Spoiler alert if you haven't been watching Game of Thrones! Turns out that nothing is sacred when it comes to the possibility of getting a speeding ticket — and even the mighty Jon Snow crumbles before the law. SEE ALSO: These key 'Game of Thrones' book characters still haven't appeared on the show Kit Harington stopped by The Tonight … [Link]
Mashable » The six-figure mattress: Inside the world of luxury sleep pads
Brittany Herbert/MashableWhen elite society want to lay their heads down for a lavish slumber, counting designer sheep and drifting into champagne dreams, only the best will suffice. These customers turn to a world of bespoke mattress luxury, and pay in the tens and hundreds of thousands. We talked to the brands that service these high-end clients, and of course engaged in some … [Link]
WIRED » Why Aren’t There More Good Movies About Demonic Possession?
The panel on this week's 'Geek's Guide to the Galaxy' podcast breaks down the many tropes of exorcism films. The post Why Aren't There More Good Movies About Demonic Possession? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Security News This Week: It’s Tech Versus the Government, Yet Again
Each Saturday we round up the biggest security news stories of the week. The post Security News This Week: It's Tech Versus the Government, Yet Again appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Meet Janna Levin, the Chillest Astrophysicist Alive
The astrophysicist, conceptual writer and host of standing-room-only scientific soirees at a repurposed factory in Brooklyn sees science as a powerful force in culture. The post Meet Janna Levin, the Chillest Astrophysicist Alive appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Space Photos of the Week: A Galaxy Takes a Punch Like a Pro
Space photos of the week, May 8 – 14, 2016. The post Space Photos of the Week: A Galaxy Takes a Punch Like a Pro appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » OkCupid Study Reveals the Perils of Big-Data Science
The data of 70,000 OKCupid users is now searchable in a database. Ethicist Michael T Zimmer explains why it doesn't matter that it was "already public." The post OkCupid Study Reveals the Perils of Big-Data Science appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Devils Hole Pupfish Just Can’t Catch a Break
Last month, three wasted dudebros decided it would be a good idea to go offroading into one of the most important conservation sites in the country. The post The Devils Hole Pupfish Just Can't Catch a Break appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Uncharted 4‘s Most Awesome Easter Egg, Explained
Nathan Drake's last, pirate-themed adventure pays homage to another classic videogame swashbuckler. The post Uncharted 4's Most Awesome Easter Egg, Explained appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » A handy Eurovision party guide for the world's most entertaining song contest
Get your party hat on. It's Eurovision time again. The excitement and the cringe of the world's most ridiculous song contest is about to hit your lounge room like a speed train. SEE ALSO: Get in the Eurovision spirit with this crowdsourced karaoke app Expect to witness the most intense choreographed performances, plenty of long notes being sung and an … [Link]
Mashable » Striking murals turn Google data centers into pieces of art
Google processes more than 30 billion queries a day and each one at one point travels through a faceless data center with seemingly endless rows of servers. To bring some curb appeal to the Internet's so-called "homes," Google has tapped artists to paint murals on four data centers, hoping to expand the project to even more. So far two centers, … [Link]
Mashable » Which YouTube star won this season of 'Amazing Race?'
Warning: Spoilers ahead. Don't read if you haven't watched the Season 28 finale! Cue a victory dance. Dancers/YouTube stars Matt Steffanina and fiancée Dana Borriello became the winners of Season 28 of CBS' Amazing Race, outpacing mother-and-son Sherri and Cole LaBrant (second place) and YouTube BFFs Tyler Oakley and Korey Kuhl (third place). 
Image: CBSThis season of the network's tentpole reality series was all … [Link]
Mashable » Why did Instagram change its logo now?
Why did Instagram make such a major redesign to its logo and platform now? We discuss on this week's MashTalk, with the help of Mashable designer Sam-Stringer Hye. SEE ALSO: What the designer of the old Instagram icon thinks of the new one Then, we discuss the latest wave of iPhone 7 rumors that have come out in the past … [Link]
Mashable » Imaginative criminal smuggles beer out of gas station inside her skirt
Chattanooga authorities are currently searching for an innovative criminal who stole a 12-pack of beer — by stuffing the case up her skirt and, we presume, wobbling away like a penguin. She also paid for less than a dollar of gas using the gas station's "take a penny, leave a penny" jar, because criminals need to stay on brand. “She … [Link]
Mashable » Court gets cut short after smelly weed found in man's underwear
After an overwhelming smell of the sticky icky filled an Ohio courtroom, a man finally admitted he had the stash and pulled two bags of dank nugs from his underwear. Local news outlet WTOL11 reports that Judge Bernie Bouchard stopped a Hamilton County Municipal Courtroom on Wednesday after the stench allegedly enveloped the room. The judge was actually pretty chill about … [Link]
Mashable » Eliminated 'Amazing Race' teams dish on experiences ahead of finale
LOS ANGELES — One digital influencer will be able to add Amazing Race winner to his or her resume after Friday night's finale. This season of CBS' tentpole franchise featured social media stars and there are just three teams left in the running to earn that top prize: dancers Dana Borriello and Matt Steffanina, vloggers Tyler Oakley and Korey Kuhl, and … [Link]
Mashable » Obama tweets 69 percent statistic, Twitter’s pretty into it
Now that got Twitter's attention. President Barack Obama has been trying hard to appoint a new Supreme Court Justice in the wake of Justice Antonin Scalia's death. He chose a popular, moderate judge, Merrick Garland, but the Republican senate has vowed to block any nominee. SEE ALSO: Obama admits the truth we all knew already: 'Beyonce runs the world' The serious … [Link]
Mashable » Chance the Rapper's 'Coloring Book' is an early contender for rap album of the year
In an interview in January, Future, the Atlanta rapper behind often tragic, always druggy rap hits like "Codeine Crazy" and "March Madness," said he doesn't do drugs. He raps about it because that's what people like to hear, he said at the time. Many Future fans freaked out, felt downright betrayed and manipulated. Their reactions brought up an interesting question: … [Link]
Mashable » Why Instagram's new icon and black and white design suck
I hate the new Instagram icon. You can disagree, but you're still wrong. Instagram finally changed its app icon this week and, boy, did the Internet react. The iconic instant camera icon — with a glass lens, viewfinder, brown leather wrap and rainbow, alongside the word "Insta" in the corner is gone. SEE ALSO: 10 app icon redesigns: The good, the … [Link]
Mashable » Beyond beanbags: How to build a sustainable, mission-driven company culture
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. To the outside observer, Silicon Valley is filled with daily catered lunches and in-house masseuses. While these elements are generally a byproduct of a fiercely competitive recruiting market for top talent, they add to the … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon's customizable Dash Button sold out in less than a day
Amazon's Dash Buttons are the epitome of shopping simplification. You push a button and you get stuff, no need to browse around or even leave the house. It would be pretty cool if you could get one of those buttons to do whatever you want. SEE ALSO: The next YouTube? Amazon now allows creators to post content on its platform … [Link]
Mashable » Drake's beard is gone and so is all hope in this dumpster of a world
In the early hours of May 13, Drake Instagrammed — and then promptly deleted — a clean-shaven selfie. It's hard to even tell much from the grainy photo, but fans are tweeting their own views from what is certainly the apocalypse. To say the reaction is negative is an understatement. Fans are taking it as a personal betrayal at best … [Link]
Slashdot » Brazilian Devs Launch Tiny $1 STEM-Oriented Microcontroller Board On Indiegogo
DeviceGuru writes: A team of Brazilian developers has just launched an open-source microcontroller board called the "One Dollar Board," that's so simple and inexpensive that it can be distributed as standard teaching materials to kids in schools all over the world. The tiny board appears to contain a single 8-pin microcontroller chip, along with a handful of passive components, making … [Link]
Mashable » All open market sources of lethal injection drugs are now blocked
Pharmaceutical company Pfizer said Friday it was blocking use of its drugs in lethal injections, which means all federally approved drugmakers whose medications could be used for executions have now put them off limits. "Pfizer makes its products to enhance and save the lives of the patients we serve. Consistent with these values, Pfizer strongly objects to the use of … [Link]
Mashable » Big Festival Brother? What summer music festivals are doing with your personal data
LONDON — It's May and the sun is finally out after a long British winter. For many that means one thing: Festival season. It's a good occasion to disconnect from technology, go off the grid and enjoy a few days of carefree excitement. Or not. Along with booze, music and mud — a lot of mud — British festivals may have … [Link]
Slashdot » Disney Research Leverages RFID Tech For Low Cost Interactive Games With Physical Objects
MojoKid quotes a report from HotHardware: Researchers at Disney Research and Carnegie Mellon University have been toying around with radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. RFID tags are typically used for high-tech inventory management in a variety of industries, but researchers concocted a way to make RFID technology feasible for interactive games using physical objects. Using a framework the researchers developed … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists Hold A Secret Meeting To Consider Creating A Synthetic Human Genome
An anonymous reader writes from a report via The New York Times, summarized by Gizmodo: Earlier this week, over a hundred scientists, lawyers, and entrepreneurs held a secret meeting to discuss the possibility of creating a synthetic human genome. Creating a synthetic human genome differs from gene editing as scientists would use chemicals to manufacture all the DNA contained in … [Link]
Mashable » Striking murals turn Google data centers into pieces of art
Google processes more than 30 billion queries a day and each one at one point travels through a faceless data center with seemingly endless rows of servers. To bring some curb appeal to the Internet's so-called "homes," Google has tapped artists to paint murals on four data centers, hoping to expand the project to even more. So far two centers, … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Devs Planning Flash's Demise With New 'HTML5 By Default' Chrome Setting
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Softpedia: In a Google Groups thread named "Intent to implement: HTML5 by Default," the Google developers announced initial plans to implement a new feature in the Chromium core that will disable the playback of Flash content by default, and use HTML5 instead, if available. The feature is scheduled to ship with Chromium builds … [Link]
Mashable » Which YouTube star won this season of 'Amazing Race?'
Warning: Spoilers ahead. Don't read if you haven't watched the Season 28 finale! Cue a victory dance. Dancers/YouTube stars Matt Steffanina and fiancée Dana Borriello became the winners of Season 28 of CBS' Amazing Race, outpacing mother-and-son Sherri and Cole LaBrant (second place) and YouTube BFFs Tyler Oakley and Korey Kuhl (third place). 
Image: CBSThis season of the network's tentpole reality series was all … [Link]
Popular Science » Keep Your Dog Away From Sugarless Gum
Animals Xylitol is poisonous to dogs, FDA warns A sweetener called xylitol, commonly used in sugarless gum, is toxic to dogs. [Link]
Slashdot » Google Paying Arizona Residents $20/Hr To Test Self-Driving Cars
An anonymous reader writes from a report on Mashable: Google is paying Arizona residents $20 per hour to test its self-driving vehicles. The 'Self-Driving Vehicle Operator/Operations Associate' needs to have a clean driving record, no criminal history, a BS or a BA degree and the ability to type at least 40 words per minute, according to the job listing. The … [Link]
Slashdot » The Pirate Bay Loses Its Main Domain Name In Court Battle
Dave Knott writes: The world's most popular torrent website, The Pirate Bay, is suffering a major blow after the Swedish Court ruled Thursday that it will seize the domain names 'ThePirateBay.se' and 'PirateBay.se' and hand over them to the state. This is the latest development in an ongoing legal tug-of-war between The Pirate Bay and Swedish prosecutors, which has at … [Link]
Mashable » Meat backpacks are a rare and delicious looking fashion accessory
Looking to "beef up" your fashion game? Sounds like you need a delicious new backpack. Village Vanguard is selling some stylish backpacks that realistically resemble steaks, and we're fairly certain that they'll take your style level from rare to well-done. SEE ALSO: Realistic scrotum backpack prompts unrealistic crowdfunding campaign The marvelous meat backpacks are made from soft velour, have adjustable straps and even … [Link]
Mashable » Ariana Grande's new song 'Everyday,' featuring Future, is a summer banger
Ariana Grande and her latex bunny ears have another hip hop banger in the bag. The Dangerous Woman singer just released "Everyday," a new track featuring Future. In true modern artist form, the song is currently streaming exclusively on Apple Music The song follows Grande's latest poppy jam, "Into You," and the slinky, Weeknd-ish "Let Me Love You" featuring Lil … [Link]
Mashable » 'NCIS' cast bids farewell to Michael Weatherly in sweet video
It's a bit of a cliche when casts claim they've become a "family" in their time working together — but in the case of NCIS, it's really the only appropriate word for the bond built between actors over 13 seasons. That, of course, makes saying goodbye to a member of the team particularly difficult. And with Michael Weatherly's exit imminent — … [Link]
Mashable » Finally, average Joes can invest in (and lose money on) startups
New crowdfunding rules taking effect Monday will allow anyone to invest in startups — not just wealthy people. The change overrides a longstanding Securities and Exchange Commission requirement that investors backing private companies be "accredited," meaning they make at least $200,000 a year and have a net worth of $1 million or more (excluding their home). SEE ALSO: Hoping to … [Link]
Mashable » BMW promises autonomous, electric flagship for 2021 called iNext
We're just about halfway through 2016 and BMW is already talking about product plans for 2021. SEE ALSO: LAPD finds Tesla impractical as a police cruiser At BMW's annual shareholders meeting Thursday, company chairman of the board Harald Krüger spoke to the future of the brand. Specifically, he detailed the next BMW flagship — autonomous, intelligent, lightweight and the "next … [Link]
Mashable » Matthew McConaughey is your personal white noise machine
Everyman hero and chill bro Matthew McConuaughey has an acting habit of word bumbling. And in this supercut of McConaughey's best unintelligible and mumbly moments, the celebrity dude proves he definitely has some range — with or without actual words. 'What's she doing with that bat?' Ellen inserts herself into 'Lemonade' Comedian rips apart the objectification of women in Indian advertising … [Link]
Mashable » Bros ruin beautiful shot of humpback whales in San Francisco Bay
Bro, check out these sick whales. A group of humpback whales were spotted near the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco Bay on Thursday — a beautiful sight for anyone who appreciates nature. SEE ALSO: Pod of whales hunts down shark in Australian waters, because nature A local ABC 7's chopper was there to capture the event, which was ruined … [Link]
Mashable » 'What's she doing with that bat?' Ellen inserts herself into 'Lemonade'
Remember in Lemonade when Beyonce took her Hot Sauce baseball bat and smashed a bunch of muscle cars? Ellen DeGeneres does. In fact, she was right there when it all happened. The queen of daytime comedy takes on Queen Bey in this cute spoof of the "Hold Up" video. She also has a nice phone chat with — gasp! — Becky … [Link]
Mashable » Baseball game briefly halted when speedy cat storms the diamond
Whether it's hockey or baseball, cats just can't seem to stay away from the high-stakes world of sports. An Angels-Cardinals game was briefly halted this week when an eager orange cat sprinted across the diamond, making it pretty far into the stands before an official scooped him up. Unfortunately, the cat did not round the bases in a mid-game stunner, … [Link]
Mashable » Julia Roberts DGAF, goes barefoot for Cannes red carpet
Shoes are a big deal at the swanky Cannes Film Festival. How big? Last year, there was a firestorm when it was reported that a woman had been turned away for not wearing high heels. This year, some chose to forego footwear altogether — like Julia Roberts. The actress, who stars in Money Monster alongside George Clooney, showed up … [Link]
Mashable » Man rescues victim from burning car wreck after setting up his camera first
A California man saved a motorist trapped in a burning vehicle after a car wreck from suspected street racing in Los Angeles on Wednesday. When Santiago Portillo heard the accident and rushed outside, he hit record on his camera before aiding the man trapped inside, a choice that has since received backlash online. SEE ALSO: Dash cam footage shows terrifying … [Link]
Mashable » Gigi Hadid: 'I think social media has taken the dumb model stereotype away'
"We’ve just been given a gift as a generation of being able to show our own personality and have so much control over the person we are to the public, and not just being a face on a page," Gigi Hadid told Mashable. We caught up with Hadid while she was promoting her summer Baby Bay campaign with Evian, in … [Link]
Mashable » Couple celebrates lifetime membership to marriage with Costco photo shoot
You'll never love Costco as much as these lovebirds — and that's okay. After their engagement, Redditor Kartarsh and her fiancé weren't interested in just typical engagement photos. In addition to their normal shoot, she wrote, they "thought it would be funny to have pictures of us doing really mundane things" — with a romantic twist. So they headed to their favorite … [Link]
Mashable » Conan finally learns to Snapchat from wise teacher Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross paid a visit to Conan to show the late-night host the fun of Snapchat. Jump ahead to the 1:15 mark to properly let the image of Conan as a leaking tomato haunt your nightmares (and waking hours). 'What's she doing with that bat?' Ellen inserts herself into 'Lemonade' Comedian rips apart the objectification of women in Indian advertising Imaginative … [Link]
Mashable » It's war: Tech companies square off against the government
Apple v. FBI. Uber and Lyft v. Austin. Google v. FTC. Facebook v. Senate. Those are just a few of the brewing battles in what is becoming an all-out war between tech companies and the governments that try to regulate them. On this week's episode of Biz Please, we run through that list and then talk to Bradley Tusk, one … [Link]
Mashable » 10 app icon redesigns: The good, the bad and the ugly
Redesigns happen. Whether a certain look has gone out of style, a brand's direction has changed, or it's just time for something fresh, many popular apps have changed the design of their iconsInstagram just changed its app icon, and while a new look was probably a good idea, many aren't happy about it. 
Instagram's old and new app icons.Image: instagramInstagram … [Link]
Mashable » The Blisk browser is a web developer's dream come true
With so many different devices and screen sizes people browse the web on, web developers need to make sure their websites will work on every platform and react properly to different screen resolutions. Now there's a developer-focused browser that makes that process a lot easier. SEE ALSO: Can I develop VR apps on the web? Blisk is a free web … [Link]
Mashable » Classic NFL games are heading to YouTube by the start of the 2016 season
You're about to get a lot more football content online, thanks to NFL and YouTube. SEE ALSO: 8 questions with 'Madden NFL 17' cover boy Rob Gronkowski NFL Communications has announced that it's renewing its partnership with YouTube. The league's YouTube channel, founded just recently in 2015, will expand to include classic games from every franchise. According to the press release: Pretty … [Link]
Mashable » The CTO of Oculus would love to bring old Nintendo games into VR
There are plenty of dream games people would like to see come to virtual reality, from Grand Theft Auto to Skyrim. But there aren't many people capable of bringing those games smoothly into VR. Except for maybe John Carmack. SEE ALSO: Step into Miyazaki's world with Studio Ghibli virtual reality The technical wizard, first responsible for games like Doom, is now … [Link]
Mashable » 10 popular Instagrammers recreate iconic works of Parisian art
Instagram may be the newest way to consume art (and "art"), but popular Instagrammers are taking to the platform to show off the art of yore. In an effort to promote a new online platform for the municipal museums of Paris, popular Instagram users have been tasked with recreating famous paintings. The collection of recreations is titled Parallels by Paris … [Link]
WIRED » Game|Life Podcast: Disney Infinity, We Hardly Knew Ye
Disney Infinity is dead, the Assassin's Creed movie is alive, and more analysis of the week's gaming news from WIRED. The post Game|Life Podcast: Disney Infinity, We Hardly Knew Ye appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Professor Surprises Students With AI Teacher Assistant
An anonymous reader writes: Jill Watson is an artificial intelligence bot, it is also Ashok Goel's teaching assistant. Ashok Goel, a computer science professor at Georgia Tech, hired Jill Watson to answer questions online for his students so that his teaching staff wasn't so overworked. On average, Goel and his staff receive more than 10,000 questions from students online each … [Link]
Mashable » Why did Instagram change its logo now?
Why did Instagram make such a major redesign to its logo and platform now? We discuss on this week's MashTalk, with the help of Mashable designer Sam-Stringer Hye. SEE ALSO: What the designer of the old Instagram icon thinks of the new one Then, we discuss the latest wave of iPhone 7 rumors that have come out in the past … [Link]
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