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 » Twitter, please tell us how you really feel about Tweetdeck
Twitter, we're confused about your feelings for Tweetdeck. In the five years since Twitter acquired the tweet management platform, it has never been clear whether Twitter fully embraced Tweetdeck or grudgingly put up with it just to keep the power users happy. SEE ALSO: Twitter may cut photos and links from 140-character limit, report says Yes, it has its own … [Link]
Mashable » Puking toddler lands dad in hilarious situation
A pukey toddler landed one father in an awful situation. Ben Patterson swapped cars with his wife on Thursday so that she could go out with friends. He was driving home with his kids when his son Declan had an unfortunate case of projectile vomiting. Patterson pulled over the car so he could clean up the kid, something that proved … [Link]
Mashable » Little child gives mannequin the respect it deserves
No one thinks of plastic dolls as real humans, and it's time for that to change. While most people would pass by a motorized doll and think nothing of it, this little girl treats it like the almost-human it almost-is. She doesn't pass by and laugh. She gives it respect. SEE ALSO: Dad finds out the hard way that he's … [Link]
Mashable » Christina Aguilera performs incredible impressions of Whitney Houston and Rihanna
Christina Aguilera is all talent, attitude and, apparently, impressions. Needless to say, the singer has mastered the art of bringing new layers to her songs. In fact, she can master not just her own signature sound, but also those of other pop divas. SEE ALSO: 'What's she doing with that bat?' Ellen inserts herself into 'Lemonade' Christina visited the Ellen … [Link]
Mashable » This '80s Rolls-Royce up for auction could be a real-life version of 'The Homer'
OK, this pistachio-green British family truckster might not quite be as crazy as "The Homer," but it's close. SEE ALSO: BMW promises autonomous, electric flagship for 2021 called iNext This 1983 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Estate is headed to auction May 20 in Berlin, Germany. And, amazingly, its wagon body isn't its wildest feature. First off, no: Rolls-Royce never made a … [Link]
Mashable » Pilot escapes with only bruises after 1942 biplane crashes in Arizona desert
While recreating historic American airmail routes, a British aviator and her 1942 biplane crashed in the Arizona desert last week. She and her passenger emerged without any serious physical injuries, although the aircraft suffered extensive damage. SEE ALSO: Castaways rescued from deserted island after writing 'HELP' in sand with palm tree fronds Tracey Curtis-Taylor, 53, is an experienced pilot who … [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat faces an outcry against 'whitewashing' filters
Snapchat has once again come under fire for how it deals with race. Users of the app have noticed that many of the face-altering filters "whitewash." Upset Snapchatters point to the flower crown filter and the "beautifying" filter, both of which seem to lighten skin and eyes and contour the face to make one's chin and nose appear smaller. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter adds BET's CEO to board, bolstering diversity and media chops
Twitter is quickly proving that its board is more than just a "country club of old white guys." Debra Lee, the CEO and chairman of BET (Black Entertainment Television), has joined Twitter's board of directors, the company announced Monday. The move bolsters Twitter's media chops and just as importantly diversifies the board to be a better reflection of the diverse community … [Link]
Mashable » Orphaned baby rhinos cry after finishing their milk
After watching their moms get killed by poachers in the South African Bushveld, these three baby rhinos are rehabilitating at the Care for Wild Africa Rhino Sanctuary in South Africa with dozens of other orphaned rhinos. This touching video shows the baby rhinos slurping their milk bottles through the fence and letting out heartbreaking cries after realizing their milk is all … [Link]
Mashable » 'My Heart Will Go On' gets transformed into a doo-wop dance anthem
Postmodern Jukebox's Reboxed series is giving Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" another makeover. This week, Aubrey Logan turned the Titanic theme song — which was originally transformed into an R&B hit from the 1950s — into a high-energy doo-wop dance anthem. Break out those dancin' shoes and feel the romance. These mischievous pandas just won't let their human do her job Orphaned baby … [Link]
Mashable » Baby bison euthanized after tourists kidnapped it because it looked cold
The National Parks Service announced on Monday that the bison calf captured by tourists last week was euthanized. Mashable reported Sunday that a father and son kidnapped a bison calf, placed it in their SUV and brought it to Lamar Buffalo Ranch in Wyoming last Monday, because they said that it looked cold and they feared for its wellbeing. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Someone created an unofficial, yet convincing Tesla Model 3 configurator
Well, this should either ease or make unbearable the waiting process for those 400,000 Model 3 pre-orderers. SEE ALSO: BMW promises autonomous, electric flagship for 2021 called iNext Some two years before deliveries are likely to begin, a Tesla fan has created a convincing unofficial Tesla Model 3 configurator. It's called model3config, and it allows users to slather the all-new … [Link]
Mashable » Here's how Kim Kardashian West ended up getting honored at the Webby Awards
At tonight's Webby Awards, Kim Kardashian West is getting honored for what she does best: Breaking the Internet. It's not just a click-baiting moniker, it's now an official category. And for the first time the Webbys has ever honored it, organizers said Kardashian served as the perfect first recipient. "I think it hit us when we saw the interview with … [Link]
Popular Science » Here's What A SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Sees Before Launch
Space View of the heavens That's why it's cool to see this view of the night sky directly above the Falcon 9 on its launchpad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. [Link]
Slashdot » CIA Watchdog 'Mistakenly' Destroyed Its Only Copy Of A Senate Torture Report
An anonymous reader writes: According to Yahoo News, the CIA inspector general's office "mistakenly" destroyed its only copy of a mammoth Senate torture report at the same time lawyers for the Justice Department were assuring a federal judge that copies of the document were being preserved. Agency officials described the deletion of the document to Senate investigators as an "inadvertent" … [Link]
Mashable » Get a sneak peek of all the TV shows coming to FOX this fall
Fox is basically kicking repeats to the curb. With the release of its 2016-17 schedule, the network says it will have 90% original programming, the most ever in its history. SEE ALSO: A guide to all of the new shows coming to NBC this fall The emphasis, it seems, is on doing away with dead weeks and filling all … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' fans are furious that HBO changed a significant Daenerys Targaryen detail
Warning: This post contains spoilers from Game of Thrones, season 6, episode 4. "The Unburnt" has a secret. The final scene on this week's Game of Thrones shows Khaleesi emerge from the Temple of the Dosh Khaleen as a fiery goddess who used her dragon's blood to topple the Dothraki patriarchy and gain thousands of warriors in the East. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Canadian airline turns kitty into staff member during Alberta evacuations
A Calgary airline has added a furry new member to its team. In response to the Northern Alberta wildfires that ripped through Fort McMurray and displaced at least 80,000, Canadian North Air opened up its coach sections to accommodate passengers fleeing the region with their pets. SEE ALSO: Canadian airline breaks the rules to let Fort McMurray evacuees fly with … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch A Diamond Crack Under Pressure
Entertainment Hydraulic Bling Diamonds aren't forever. [Link]
Mashable » Can text in different colors help you tackle the most difficult books?
Two months ago, I started reading The Sound & The Fury by William Faulkner. And when I say reading, I mean hacking through its dense prose, line by disjointed line, progressing about two pages per day. I'm now about 150 pages in. But Faulkner's classic tale of a Southern family is a difficult book to end all difficult books. I didn't … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon To Sell Its Own Private-Label Groceries
An anonymous reader writes: The Wall Street Journal reports Amazon will soon roll-out its own private-label brands of common household items like coffee, diapers, and other perishable groceries. Such offerings include baby food, tea, coffee, spices, and even laundry detergent, and will live under the brand names Happy Belly, Wickedly Prime, and Mama Bear. The products are expected to go … [Link]
Mashable » Google's ATAP hints at 'ambitious' driving app and Project Ara update
It looks like Google's secretive Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) group has some surprises in store for us after all. Though initially missing from the schedule for Google's upcoming I/O developer conference, a recent update shows the team behind Project Ara and Tango will make an appearance at I/O, with an hour-long session slated for Friday morning. SEE ALSO: What to … [Link]
Mashable » Can text in different colors help you tackle the most difficult books?
Two months ago, I started reading The Sound & The Fury by William Faulkner. And when I say reading, I mean hacking through its dense prose, line by disjointed line, progressing about two pages per day. I'm now about 150 pages in. But Faulkner's classic tale of a Southern family is a difficult book to end all difficult books. I didn't … [Link]
Mashable » Google's ATAP hints at 'ambitious' driving app and Project Ara update
It looks like Google's secretive Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) group has some surprises in store for us after all. Though initially missing from the schedule for Google's upcoming I/O developer conference, a recent update shows the team behind Project Ara and Tango will make an appearance at I/O, with an hour-long session slated for Friday morning. SEE ALSO: What to … [Link]
Mashable » Puking toddler lands dad in hilarious situation
A pukey toddler landed one father in an awful situation. Ben Patterson swapped cars with his wife on Thursday so that she could go out with friends. He was driving home with his kids when his son Declan had an unfortunate case of projectile vomiting. Patterson pulled over the car so he could clean up the kid, something that proved … [Link]
Mashable » Little child gives mannequin the respect it deserves
No one thinks of plastic dolls as real humans, and it's time for that to change. While most people would pass by a motorized doll and think nothing of it, this little girl treats it like the almost-human it almost-is. She doesn't pass by and laugh. She gives it respect. SEE ALSO: Dad finds out the hard way that he's … [Link]
Mashable » Christina Aguilera performs incredible impressions of Whitney Houston and Rihanna
Christina Aguilera is all talent, attitude and, apparently, impressions. Needless to say, the singer has mastered the art of bringing new layers to her songs. In fact, she can master not just her own signature sound, but also those of other pop divas. SEE ALSO: 'What's she doing with that bat?' Ellen inserts herself into 'Lemonade' Christina visited the Ellen … [Link]
Mashable » This '80s Rolls-Royce up for auction could be a real-life version of 'The Homer'
OK, this pistachio-green British family truckster might not quite be as crazy as "The Homer," but it's close. SEE ALSO: BMW promises autonomous, electric flagship for 2021 called iNext This 1983 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Estate is headed to auction May 20 in Berlin, Germany. And, amazingly, its wagon body isn't its wildest feature. First off, no: Rolls-Royce never made a … [Link]
WIRED » Amazon’s Giving Away the AI Behind Its Product Recommendations
Amazon has become the latest tech giant that's giving away some of its most sophisticated technology. The post Amazon's Giving Away the AI Behind Its Product Recommendations appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Doctors of America, you are free to counsel patients about guns
Let's bury the gun lobby myth that US medical professionals aren't allowed to discuss firearms risks with those they treat, say Marian Betz and Megan Ranney [Link]
Popular Science » Don't Blame The Solomon Islands Sinking All On Climate Change
Environment There are other factors at work, the study's author says The report's author blames the media for "exaggerated" doomsday headlines. [Link]
Slashdot » Iran Is Arresting Models Who Pose Without Headscarves On Instagram
An anonymous reader writes: The Tehran cybercrimes court said the country has arrested eight people working for online modeling agencies deemed to be "un-Islamic." The women models were arrested for starring in photos on Instagram and elsewhere without wearing their headscarves, which has been required in public since 1979. A total of 170 people have been identified by investigators for … [Link]
Popular Science » Pokémon Go Beta Test For iOS & Android Is Coming This Month
Entertainment Here's How To Join The Field Test Pokémon Go field test will allow iOS and Android users to access the game early this month, if you live in the United States. [Link]
Mashable » Pilot escapes with only bruises after 1942 biplane crashes in Arizona desert
While recreating historic American airmail routes, a British aviator and her 1942 biplane crashed in the Arizona desert last week. She and her passenger emerged without any serious physical injuries, although the aircraft suffered extensive damage. SEE ALSO: Castaways rescued from deserted island after writing 'HELP' in sand with palm tree fronds Tracey Curtis-Taylor, 53, is an experienced pilot who … [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat faces an outcry against 'whitewashing' filters
Snapchat has once again come under fire for how it deals with race. Users of the app have noticed that many of the face-altering filters "whitewash." Upset Snapchatters point to the flower crown filter and the "beautifying" filter, both of which seem to lighten skin and eyes and contour the face to make one's chin and nose appear smaller. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » It's lit: Turkish soccer fans torch stadium after team gets relegated
Turkish soccer club Eskisehirspor's season ended in ignominy Sunday. The team was relegated from Turkey's top professional league down to the lower tiers following a poor 2016 campaign. A 2-1 home loss Sunday put a final nail in the dead season's coffin. Eskisehirspor's fans responded with measure and reason after the final whistle blew. Haha just kidding. They raided … [Link]
Mashable » Here's our first look at an ad on an NBA jersey
The Philadelphia 76ers' jerseys are now brought to you by StubHub. The team became the first in the NBA — or any of the four major sports leagues — to sell an ad on their uniforms after the league decided to start allowing them last month. SEE ALSO: Alley-oops: NBA to allow ads on jerseys starting in 2017 For those … [Link]
Mashable » How researchers identified a heart condition using telephone metadata and search engines alone
Telephone metadata surveillance likely reveals a lot more information about people and ensnares more Americans than spy agencies and the Obama administration have let on, a new study finds. In fact, depending how such surveillance is carried out, analyzing telephone metadata could allow agencies to infer Americans' medical diagnoses and firearm purchases, the study found. The research, published on Monday … [Link]
Mashable » What to expect at Google I/O 2016
There will be self-driving cars. Google I/O 2016, the company's annual developer conference, is moving to Mountain View, California, this year, which means it's right in Google's backyard — one of the few places its driverless cars are regular sights on the road. But don't get too excited. The conference, which begins Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. Pacific Time with … [Link]
Mashable » In memoriam: Kylie Jenner and Tyga's kontroversial love
If you feel like the foundation of your Calabasas mansion is crumbling beneath your feet, there's a good reason for that. Kylie Jenner and Tyga have broken up . People began to suspect something was amiss in paradise when the two attended the Met Gala separately. And while there have been breakup scares before, now both Kylie and Tyga have … [Link]
Mashable » Two-time cancer survivor gets his wish and meets Luke Skywalker
After exhausting every option, Jamie Harkin was finally able to meet his hero: Luke Skywalker. Harkin has survived Hodgkins Lymphoma cancer twice, and made it one of his missions to meet some of his Star Wars heroes. Harkin has also set up Jamie's Journie, a support network that aids sick teens and young people through their cancer diagnosis. And although he has beaten … [Link]
Mashable » Young wizard in training simply wants to get to the Ministry of Magic
Ok, yeah this thing might be overflowing, but surely it's a way to get to the Ministry of Magic. Josiah, donned an adorable Harry Potter getup and tried to get into the Wizarding World the easiest way he could. He stood in the toilet and flushed. Teaser trailer reveals release date for 'Trainspotting' sequel Kendrick Lamar remixed with 'Rick and … [Link]
Mashable » Illustrator beautifully recreates iconic scenes from Beyoncé's 'Lemonade'
Okay, Beyhive, get your crayons in formation. Along with a strong message of empowerment, Beyoncé's Lemonade has inspired everything from rumors to recipes, and more recently, some gorgeous illustrations by Jessie Kanelos Weiner, a 30-year-old illustrator from Paris. SEE ALSO: Obama admits the truth we all knew already: 'Beyonce runs the world' Weiner spoke with Mashable via email to discuss her stunning … [Link]
Mashable » Intense 'Mr. Robot' Season 2 trailer will fill the hacker-shaped hole in your heart
FSociety is back. The season two trailer for Mr. Robot has officially dropped and it's full of all the gloriously paranoid hacker hype we've been waiting for. The teaser of things to come features all sorts of insane visuals, and continues to show Elliot's descent into madness. SEE ALSO: 'Mr. Robot' stars Christian Slater and Rami Malek are techies at … [Link]
Mashable » Marvel apparently changed the 'Iron Man 3' villain's gender because toys
LOS ANGELES — Aldrich Killian toy collectors and cosplayers: this is a day for gratitude. We've just learned that your unforgettable, enduringly iconic Iron Man 3 villain was originally written as — brace yourselves here — a woman. Alas, Marvel brass (at the time) realized that the gender of the secretive "Mandarin," who turned out to be a 50-something tech entrepreneur in a … [Link]
Mashable » Kesha kindly reminds body shamers that they look like 'dickheads'
Anyone who hasn't learned not to mess with Kesha yet should probably figure that out immediately. Kesha's been very open about her struggles with mental health and an eating disorder she claims stemmed from the emotional and sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of her former producer, Dr. Luke. And yet, trolls still dutifully harass her. So Kesha fired … [Link]
Mashable » Supreme Court avoids major ruling in birth control dispute
The Supreme Court failed to resolve a knotty dispute between faith-based groups and the Obama administration over birth control on Monday, the latest indication of the shorthanded court's struggle to find a majority for important cases taken up before Justice Antonin Scalia's death. SEE ALSO: 4 reasons women are stoked to get birth control without seeing a doctor The justices … [Link]
Mashable » How MTV got away with live streamed murder mayhem
Everyone is quiet in a dressing room at MTV headquarters. It's just minutes from a Scream livestream; There will be clips from Season 2, an appearance by star Tom Maden, and then it will all be interrupted by a 15-minute "murder spree." The anticipation among producers assembled feels – appropriately – akin to the building tension in a horror movie. And then … [Link]
Mashable » BoomStick creates room-filling audio in your head
Audio enhancement is never going to be an easy sell. You’re basically trying to sell something people don’t know they’re missing. Sure, the audio coming out of your everyday iPhone earbuds is "meh" at best, but for most people it’s good enough. BoomCloud 360, though, contends it can fill in that aural gap that you didn’t know you were missing … [Link]
Mashable » Here's how much your vintage comics are now worth
Comics are like a fine wine — they only get better and more valuable with age. But the question remains: Just how much does the value of a comic book appreciate throughout the years? SEE ALSO: 25 comic books for nerdy newbies to read first To help answer that, financial comparison website GoCompare worked with comic book expert Duncan McAlpine of … [Link]
Mashable » Annnnd this is why spray sunscreen might not be a good idea
Life tip: You have to rub in spray sunscreen. SEE ALSO: 26 snazzy pool floats that'll make a splash this summer Friends of Redditor amici_ursi and total newbies to the spray sunscreen game got scorched poolside by the Florida sun. Luckily, the spray sunscreen was able to protect very specific areas of their backs, though. When lined up together, they make for … [Link]
Mashable » This bus will turn your commute into a hellish spinning studio class
LONDON — Finding the time to exercise can be a nightmare, especially if you don't fancy waking up earlier than usual, or stopping by the gym after work. SEE ALSO: I tried a trendy ice rink workout, and I was a total disaster One British fitness company is planning to kill two birds with one stone and combine your morning … [Link]
Mashable » Fancy cat accompanies high school student to prom
Meet the purr-fect prom date. Prom time is always fraught with drama, especially for the students out there who can't find a date. However, sometimes you don't have to look very far to find the ideal companion for the best night of your high school life. SEE ALSO: Teens are ready to save prom in their delightful superhero formalwear Image: … [Link]
Mashable » How Hannah Hart built a YouTube empire
Promoted by BarillaPasta is the food of passionate people. Barilla's new series, 'While the Water Boils', features YouTube star Hannah Hart who interviews celebrities who have built a career on the things they're passionate aboutPractice reckless optimism.Coming from anyone else, this advice might feel a little contrived. But when it comes from the mouth of one of YouTube’s reigning queens, Hannah … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter adds BET's CEO to board, bolstering diversity and media chops
Twitter is quickly proving that its board is more than just a "country club of old white guys." Debra Lee, the CEO and chairman of BET (Black Entertainment Television), has joined Twitter's board of directors, the company announced Monday. The move bolsters Twitter's media chops and just as importantly diversifies the board to be a better reflection of the diverse community … [Link]
Slashdot » The Intercept Releases First Batch Of New Docs Leaked By Snowden
executioner quotes a report from The Intercept: The Intercept's first SIDtoday release comprises 166 articles, including all articles published between March 31, 2003, when SIDtoday began, and June 30, 2003, plus installments of all article series begun during this period through the end of the year. Major topics include the National Security Agency's role in interrogations, the Iraq War, the … [Link]
Popular Science » MIT Reveals Its Version Of Hyperloop Transit Pod
Technology Check out MIT's answer to Elon Musk's call for a supersonic commuter capsule This is MIT's answer to Elon Musk's call for a commuter capsule that travels at the speed of sound. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Artificial spider silk mimics how it acts as liquid and solid
Inspired by the strange properties of spider silk, researchers have created "liquid wires" that could be used in soft robotics [Link]
Mashable » Orphaned baby rhinos cry after finishing their milk
After watching their moms get killed by poachers in the South African Bushveld, these three baby rhinos are rehabilitating at the Care for Wild Africa Rhino Sanctuary in South Africa with dozens of other orphaned rhinos. This touching video shows the baby rhinos slurping their milk bottles through the fence and letting out heartbreaking cries after realizing their milk is all … [Link]
Mashable » 'My Heart Will Go On' gets transformed into a doo-wop dance anthem
Postmodern Jukebox's Reboxed series is giving Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" another makeover. This week, Aubrey Logan turned the Titanic theme song — which was originally transformed into an R&B hit from the 1950s — into a high-energy doo-wop dance anthem. Break out those dancin' shoes and feel the romance. Emilia Clarke fans the flames for Daenerys' ascension to the Iron Throne Young … [Link]
Mashable » Baby bison euthanized after tourists kidnapped it because it looked cold
The National Parks Service announced on Monday that the bison calf captured by tourists last week was euthanized. Mashable reported Sunday that a father and son kidnapped a bison calf, placed it in their SUV and brought it to Lamar Buffalo Ranch in Wyoming last Monday, because they said that it looked cold and they feared for its wellbeing. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Neil Young's latest single isn't available on Neil Young's music service
Remember Pono, Neil Young’s high-resolution audio player? It was that super-expensive iPod that promised high-fidelity sound with software only a real Neil Young fan could appreciate. But now, in an ironic twist, the first track off of Young’s latest album, EARTH, isn’t available on Pono. The track is a Tidal exclusive SEE ALSO: Neil Young's PonoPlayer for high-res music is in … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' army sizes, by the numbers
Warning: The following post contains spoilers from Season 6 of Game of Thrones. Game of Thrones is setting itself up to get bloody on a scale we haven't seen before. Following the fourth episode of Season 6, it seems clear that some large armies are about to go toe-to-toe in Westeros (and Essos). But how exactly do the remaining large players … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook's biggest livestream yet featured President Obama and a lot of confusion
Barack Obama, BuzzFeed and Facebook — It was supposed to be a high-profile showcase for new journalism from new technology with the new-media President. Instead it became the most high-profile example yet of how live streaming can go wrong. BuzzFeed's livestream interview on Monday with President Barack Obama froze on Facebook, leaving the site with only a short introductory clip … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Why Open Source is Key to Unlocking IoT Development
Developing an Internet of Things (IoT) project can be a daunting task. From designing a prototype, building code, to launching your product and eventually, deploying globally, how can you ensure your IoT project gets off the drawing board and into the market? [Link]
Mashable » Twitter may cut photos and links from 140-character limit, report says
Here's a bit of good news for Twitter power users: the platform may no longer count photos and links as a part of its 140-character limit SEE ALSO: Twitter blocks U.S. intelligence agency access to social media tool, report says If true, the change would give users on the short-messaging service far more flexibility in sharing out information. Twitter itself hasn't … [Link]
Slashdot » One Million Dormant Xbox Live Gamertags Can Be Yours Starting Wednesday
An anonymous reader shares an Ars Technica report: Are you the type to dash madly toward any new online service's sign-up page even if you think you'll never touch it again, just to lock down your username of choice? As any good geek knows, handles are a precious commodity, especially for free services that don't have explicitly advertised nickname-recycling policies. … [Link]
Mashable » Neil Young's latest single isn't available on Neil Young's music service
Remember Pono, Neil Young’s high-resolution audio player? It was that super-expensive iPod that promised high-fidelity sound with software only a real Neil Young fan could appreciate. But now, in an ironic twist, the first track off of Young’s latest album, EARTH, isn’t available on Pono. The track is a Tidal exclusive SEE ALSO: Neil Young's PonoPlayer for high-res music is in … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' army sizes, by the numbers
Warning: The following post contains spoilers from Season 6 of Game of Thrones. Game of Thrones is setting itself up to get bloody on a scale we haven't seen before. Following the fourth episode of Season 6, it seems clear that some large armies are about to go toe-to-toe in Westeros (and Essos). But how exactly do the remaining large players … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook's biggest livestream yet featured President Obama and a lot of confusion
Barack Obama, BuzzFeed and Facebook — It was supposed to be a high-profile showcase for new journalism from new technology with the new-media President. Instead it became the most high-profile example yet of how live streaming can go wrong. BuzzFeed's livestream interview on Monday with President Barack Obama froze on Facebook, leaving the site with only a short introductory clip … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter may cut photos and links from 140-character limit, report says
Here's a bit of good news for Twitter power users: the platform may no longer count photos and links as a part of its 140-character limit SEE ALSO: Twitter blocks U.S. intelligence agency access to social media tool, report says If true, the change would give users on the short-messaging service far more flexibility in sharing out information. Twitter itself hasn't … [Link]
Mashable » The one thing 'Game of Thrones' keeps doing better than the books
The following contains spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 4 and the pre-release chapters of George R.R. Martin's Winds of Winter. What a time to be alive. Just as our republic appears to be tearing itself apart over a self-contradictory presidential candidate, the leading TV entertainment of our times is at war with the the author who thought … [Link]
Mashable » It's lit: Turkish soccer fans torch stadium after team gets relegated
Turkish soccer club Eskisehirspor's season ended in ignominy Sunday. The team was relegated from Turkey's top professional league down to the lower tiers following a poor 2016 campaign. A 2-1 home loss Sunday put a final nail in the dead season's coffin. Eskisehirspor's fans responded with measure and reason after the final whistle blew. Haha just kidding. They raided … [Link]
Mashable » Here's our first look at an ad on an NBA jersey
The Philadelphia 76ers' jerseys are now brought to you by StubHub. The team became the first in the NBA — or any of the four major sports leagues — to sell an ad on their uniforms after the league decided to start allowing them last month. SEE ALSO: Alley-oops: NBA to allow ads on jerseys starting in 2017 For those … [Link]
Mashable » The one thing 'Game of Thrones' keeps doing better than the books
The following contains spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 4 and the pre-release chapters of George R.R. Martin's Winds of Winter. What a time to be alive. Just as our republic appears to be tearing itself apart over a self-contradictory presidential candidate, the leading TV entertainment of our times is at war with the the author who thought … [Link]
Mashable » How researchers identified a heart condition using telephone metadata and search engines alone
Telephone metadata surveillance likely reveals a lot more information about people and ensnares more Americans than spy agencies and the Obama administration have let on, a new study finds. In fact, depending how such surveillance is carried out, analyzing telephone metadata could allow agencies to infer Americans' medical diagnoses and firearm purchases, the study found. The research, published on Monday … [Link]
WIRED » A New Earthquake Swarm Is Rocking Oregon’s Mt. Hood
Hood has joined St. Helens in a reminder that the Cascades are full of potentially active volcanoes. The post A New Earthquake Swarm Is Rocking Oregon's Mt. Hood appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » What to expect at Google I/O 2016
There will be self-driving cars. Google I/O 2016, the company's annual developer conference, is moving to Mountain View, California, this year, which means it's right in Google's backyard — one of the few places its driverless cars are regular sights on the road. But don't get too excited. The conference, which begins Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. Pacific Time with … [Link]
Mashable » In memoriam: Kylie Jenner and Tyga's kontroversial love
If you feel like the foundation of your Calabasas mansion is crumbling beneath your feet, there's a good reason for that. Kylie Jenner and Tyga have broken up . People began to suspect something was amiss in paradise when the two attended the Met Gala separately. And while there have been breakup scares before, now both Kylie and Tyga have … [Link]
WIRED » This Trippy Looking Building Is Modeled After a Sand Dollar
A sand dollar might be an unlikely source of architectural inspiration, but it's actually a smart idea. The post This Trippy Looking Building Is Modeled After a Sand Dollar appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » John McAfee Tried to Trick Reporters Into Thinking He Hacked WhatsApp
John McAfee, best known for creating McAfee security suite, apparently tried to trick journalists into believing that he is capable of breaking WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption and reading the private conversations. Gizmodo reports that McAfee tried to do so by sending journalists with compromised smartphones — riddled with malicious tools such as keylogger. From the report: "[John McAfee was offering to … [Link]
Popular Science » Twitter Won't Count Links And Photos As Part Of Your 140 Characters
Technology Making it a little easier to tweet Links And Photos Won't Count As Part Of Your 140 Characters In Tweets Anymore… [Link]
WIRED » Game of Thrones Recap: Oh, It’s Lit
Forget Jon Snow's resurrection: the moment that Daenerys walked out of the cinders of the Dosh Khaleen temple was when Game of Thrones came back to life. The post Game of Thrones Recap: Oh, It's Lit appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Jail Sentence For Popular YouTube Pranksters
Turns out crossing a line, even for a prank by a YouTube star, can go bonkers. An anonymous reader cites a BBC report: Four members of the controversial Trollstation YouTube channel have been jailed in connection with fake robberies and kidnappings. The group were involved in a fake robbery at London's National Portrait Gallery and a fake kidnapping at Tate … [Link]
Mashable » Two-time cancer survivor gets his wish and meets Luke Skywalker
After exhausting every option, Jamie Harkin was finally able to meet his hero: Luke Skywalker. Harkin has survived Hodgkins Lymphoma cancer twice, and made it one of his missions to meet some of his Star Wars heroes. Harkin has also set up Jamie's Journie, a support network that aids sick teens and young people through their cancer diagnosis. And although he has beaten … [Link]
Mashable » Young wizard in training simply wants to get to the Ministry of Magic
Ok, yeah this thing might be overflowing, but surely it's a way to get to the Ministry of Magic. Josiah, donned an adorable Harry Potter getup and tried to get into the Wizarding World the easiest way he could. He stood in the toilet and flushed. Teaser trailer reveals release date for 'Trainspotting' sequel Kendrick Lamar remixed with 'Rick and … [Link]
Mashable » Illustrator beautifully recreates iconic scenes from Beyoncé's 'Lemonade'
Okay, Beyhive, get your crayons in formation. Along with a strong message of empowerment, Beyoncé's Lemonade has inspired everything from rumors to recipes, and more recently, some gorgeous illustrations by Jessie Kanelos Weiner, a 30-year-old illustrator from Paris. SEE ALSO: Obama admits the truth we all knew already: 'Beyonce runs the world' Weiner spoke with Mashable via email to discuss her stunning … [Link]
Mashable » Intense 'Mr. Robot' Season 2 trailer will fill the hacker-shaped hole in your heart
FSociety is back. The season two trailer for Mr. Robot has officially dropped and it's full of all the gloriously paranoid hacker hype we've been waiting for. The teaser of things to come features all sorts of insane visuals, and continues to show Elliot's descent into madness. SEE ALSO: 'Mr. Robot' stars Christian Slater and Rami Malek are techies at … [Link]
Mashable » Marvel apparently changed the 'Iron Man 3' villain's gender because toys
LOS ANGELES — Aldrich Killian toy collectors and cosplayers: this is a day for gratitude. We've just learned that your unforgettable, enduringly iconic Iron Man 3 villain was originally written as — brace yourselves here — a woman. Alas, Marvel brass (at the time) realized that the gender of the secretive "Mandarin," who turned out to be a 50-something tech entrepreneur in a … [Link]
Mashable » Kesha kindly reminds body shamers that they look like 'dickheads'
Anyone who hasn't learned not to mess with Kesha yet should probably figure that out immediately. Kesha's been very open about her struggles with mental health and an eating disorder she claims stemmed from the emotional and sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of her former producer, Dr. Luke. And yet, trolls still dutifully harass her. So Kesha fired … [Link]
Mashable » Supreme Court avoids major ruling in birth control dispute
The Supreme Court failed to resolve a knotty dispute between faith-based groups and the Obama administration over birth control on Monday, the latest indication of the shorthanded court's struggle to find a majority for important cases taken up before Justice Antonin Scalia's death. SEE ALSO: 4 reasons women are stoked to get birth control without seeing a doctor The justices … [Link]
Mashable » How MTV got away with live streamed murder mayhem
Everyone is quiet in a dressing room at MTV headquarters. It's just minutes from a Scream livestream; There will be clips from Season 2, an appearance by star Tom Maden, and then it will all be interrupted by a 15-minute "murder spree." The anticipation among producers assembled feels – appropriately – akin to the building tension in a horror movie. And then … [Link]
Mashable » BoomStick creates room-filling audio in your head
Audio enhancement is never going to be an easy sell. You’re basically trying to sell something people don’t know they’re missing. Sure, the audio coming out of your everyday iPhone earbuds is "meh" at best, but for most people it’s good enough. BoomCloud 360, though, contends it can fill in that aural gap that you didn’t know you were missing … [Link]
Mashable » Here's how much your vintage comics are now worth
Comics are like a fine wine — they only get better and more valuable with age. But the question remains: Just how much does the value of a comic book appreciate throughout the years? SEE ALSO: 25 comic books for nerdy newbies to read first To help answer that, financial comparison website GoCompare worked with comic book expert Duncan McAlpine of … [Link]
Popular Science » White House Initiative Will Study The Nation's Smallest Inhabitants
Science NASA is on board for massive study of bacteria US government and institutions like NASA are teaming up on a half-a-billion-dollar effort to study Earth's microbes. [Link]
WIRED » A Chemical Reaction Revolutionized Farming 100 Years Ago. Now It Needs to Go
Making fertilizers requires the use of natural gas…for now. The post A Chemical Reaction Revolutionized Farming 100 Years Ago. Now It Needs to Go appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » DEA Approves First Trial Of Medical Marijuana For PTSD
Health The study will focus on war veterans with a chronic form of the condition DEA Approves First-Ever Trial Of Medical Marijuana For PTSD. [Link]
Popular Science » The 'Mr. Robot' Season Two Trailer Is Here, And It Looks Wild
Entertainment "I'm sorry, my dear, this is all in your head." Season two of 'Mr. Robot', USA's groundbreaking show, looks just as fantastic as the first go-around. [Link]
Slashdot » Apple To Launch Startup Accelerator, Three Apple Stores In India, Says Report
Apple plans to set up three of its own retail stores — the iconic Apple Store — in India, reports FactorDaily. The stores will be setup in Delhi, Bangalore, and Mumbai in the next 18 months. The report adds that Apple also plans to unveil a startup accelerator in the country which would incubate ideas largely around apps built for … [Link]
WIRED » Darpa Wants an Underwater GPS System for Seafaring Robots
GPS doesn't penetrate the briny deep, so Darpa wants a system that will keep the its ocean-exploring robots on the map. The post Darpa Wants an Underwater GPS System for Seafaring Robots appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Obama Will Host First Presidential Interview On Facebook Live Today
Entertainment Also available on YouTube President Obama will participate in his first-ever Facebook Live interview, to discuss his nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to the U.S. Supreme Court. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Synthetic wine made without grapes claims to mimic fine vintages
The world's first fruit-free "wine" synthetically mimics expensive and iconic brands – but can it really be as good as the real thing? New Scientist takes a sip [Link]
Slashdot » Al-Qaeda Calls For the Execution Of Bill Gates and Others To 'Damage the US Economy'
An anonymous reader writes: Al-Qaeda's official online propaganda magazine, Inspire, contains a montage of violent images — things like guns and blood — next to an image of Bill Gates. The terrorist group is urging its followers to murder successful business folks, such as Gates, which is absolutely sickening. The terrorist group says that murdering high ranking people can damage … [Link]
Mashable » Annnnd this is why spray sunscreen might not be a good idea
Life tip: You have to rub in spray sunscreen. SEE ALSO: 26 snazzy pool floats that'll make a splash this summer Friends of Redditor amici_ursi and total newbies to the spray sunscreen game got scorched poolside by the Florida sun. Luckily, the spray sunscreen was able to protect very specific areas of their backs, though. When lined up together, they make for … [Link]
Mashable » This bus will turn your commute into a hellish spinning studio class
LONDON — Finding the time to exercise can be a nightmare, especially if you don't fancy waking up earlier than usual, or stopping by the gym after work. SEE ALSO: I tried a trendy ice rink workout, and I was a total disaster One British fitness company is planning to kill two birds with one stone and combine your morning … [Link]
Mashable » Fancy cat accompanies high school student to prom
Meet the purr-fect prom date. Prom time is always fraught with drama, especially for the students out there who can't find a date. However, sometimes you don't have to look very far to find the ideal companion for the best night of your high school life. SEE ALSO: Teens are ready to save prom in their delightful superhero formalwear Image: … [Link]
Mashable » How Hannah Hart built a YouTube empire
Promoted by BarillaPasta is the food of passionate people. Barilla's new series, 'While the Water Boils', features YouTube star Hannah Hart who interviews celebrities who have built a career on the things they're passionate aboutPractice reckless optimism.Coming from anyone else, this advice might feel a little contrived. But when it comes from the mouth of one of YouTube’s reigning queens, Hannah … [Link]
Mashable » Michelle Phan takes on Vietnam in new travel series
LOS ANGELES — "Home is really where the people are." That's one of the things YouTube star and beauty mogul Michelle Phan said about her travels through Vietnam for her new video series. Mashable is debuting the first episode (above) of the show, one of many new programs launching on ICON network this year. SEE ALSO: Michelle Phan's ICON network announces … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber is very #sorry he can't tour in Argentina because of legal issues
It's too late to say sorry now, but Justin Bieber is saying it anyway. The Purpose singer is on a Twitter spree, apologizing to fans in Argentina because he's not allowed to tour in the country due to legal incidents from 2013. "Argentinian beliebers I would like nothing more than to bring the #purposetour there but until the legal conditions change … [Link]
Mashable » John Oliver explains why 911 is in desperate need of saving
Between poor location technology, butt dials and people treating it like their own personal IT guy, 911 has turned into a bit of a joke. John Oliver explained on Last Week Tonight why the emergency dispatch is in need of some overhaul. "Even the Dominoes app can tell where you are and they've barely mastered the technology to make a palatable … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Time capsule galaxy can help probe conditions after the big bang
A galaxy with very low levels of heavy elements will enable astronomers to peer back in time [Link]
Mashable » 21 times 'Game of Thrones' star Emilia Clarke was the Queen of Instagram
LONDON — Mother of dragons. Breaker of Chains. Queen of Instagram. Emilia Clarke's glorious social media presence consists of excitable videos, Game of Thrones-related puns and basically just a load of photos of her being the awesome badass we all know her to be. SEE ALSO: Emilia Clarke fans the flames for Daenerys' ascension to the Iron Throne From Ryan … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Cloudinary Simplifies the Delivery of Video Content
Video is an increasingly important component for websites and apps, as consumer demand for and consumption of video content is growing. It’s not only for wired devices, though. More and more, consumers are accessing video where they want it, when they want it, on whatever device that happens to be nearby. [Link]
Mashable » 16 Daenerys Targaryen quotes to inspire your new feminist mantra
You can achieve anything with your dragons. Daenerys Stormborn of the House Targaryan, First of Her Name, Breaker of Chains, Refuser of Patriarchy and, of course, Mother of Dragons, can teach us and inspire us to be better and stronger women than we ever thought we could be. SEE ALSO: The Internet is hot for Khaleesi after THAT 'Game of … [Link]
Slashdot » Girls From Progressive Societies Do Better At Math, Study Finds
An anonymous reader writes: (edited and condensed)Research by Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) has found that the 'maths gender gap', the relative under performance of girls at maths, is much wider in societies with poor rates of gender equality. Published on Monday in the American Economic Review, the research shows that the performance gap between girls and boys is … [Link]
Mashable » The Space Station just made its 100,000th orbit around Earth
The International Space Station hit a fun milestone on Monday. The station just surpassed its 100,000th orbit since the first component of the outpost launched to space in 1998. SEE ALSO: The International Space Station could get its own timeshare by 2020 In total, this means the space laboratory has traveled about 2.6 billion miles, "or roughly the distance between … [Link]
Mashable » Apple's latest billion-dollar business: Venture capital?
Apple has a trendy new business that could impact the lives of millions and help it make big money in the future. No, not the Apple Watch. We're talking about Apple getting into venture capital. On Thursday night, Apple shocked many by announcing a $1 billion investment in Didi Chuxing, the top ride-hailing service in China. The investment re-ignited rumors … [Link]
WIRED » No, Seth Rogen Doesn’t Play World of Warcraft (But He’s Probably High)
In this Google Autocomplete interview, Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne answer the Internet's pressing questions. Spoilers: Rogen smokes weed; Byrne is Australian. The post No, Seth Rogen Doesn't Play World of Warcraft (But He's Probably High) appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Google Releases Spaces Group-Sharing App On Android, iOS, and Desktop
Google on Monday released Spaces, an app that is designed to make it easier to share links, videos and other things from the Web in group conversations. The app, which has been in private beta for a few months, is available for Android, iOS, desktop and mobile web. Google explains: With Spaces, it's simple to find and share articles, videos … [Link]
Mashable » Guy freaks out thinking he just watched a bear end it all
🎶 Look for the bare necessities, the simple bare necessi- NOOOOOOOOOOO! SEE ALSO: Gummy bear army meets their unfortunate, squishy demise Put yourself in Sr. G.O's shoes. Life is good, you're enjoying a refreshing hike in the woods. You see a bear, surely a rare sight to your eyes, so you think, 'I must record this for all to see!' You … [Link]
Mashable » The cold hard truth about 'Minions'
The Minions are pill-shaped devils, born of hate and evil and working to serve the worst villains throughout history. They're also very cute and say banana in a funny way, so we all have a conflicting relationship with them. SEE ALSO: An animated breakdown of every 'X-Files' episode ever We break down the truth of the tiny mutant demons in our … [Link]
Popular Science » Meet Astronaut Chris Hadfield's Successor
Space Canada's newest astronaut, David Saint-Jacques, has big space boots to fill Canada's newest astronaut will launch to the International Space Station in 2018. [Link]
Mashable » This could be our first real look at the iPhone 7
Is this what the iPhone 7 looks like? It's impossible to verify the authenticity of the design, but it certainly matches up with all the rumors we've been hearing for the last couple of months. SEE ALSO: Is the iPhone 7 going to have a damn headphone jack or not? The Apple blog LetemSvetemApplem fo~ the above image, of what appears to … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Adding More Ads To Windows 10 Start Menu
Microsoft plans to double the number of promoted apps in Start menu. The change, which is scheduled to come with the upcoming Anniversary Update to Windows 10, will see the promoted apps count rise to 10. Tom Warren, writing for The Verge: Some promoted apps are pre-installed, but Microsoft notes that they can be fully uninstalled and any promoted items … [Link]
Mashable » Little girl does not want to hug her friend
Not today, kid. After a successful kid hangout session, this kid's dad tells his son to give his host a friendly hug. However, the little girl makes it very clear that she wants nothing to do with his hugs. Teaser trailer reveals release date for 'Trainspotting' sequel Kendrick Lamar remixed with 'Rick and Morty' is your new go-to party song … [Link]
Mashable » The Space Station just made its 100,000th orbit around Earth
The International Space Station hit a fun milestone on Monday. The station just surpassed its 100,000th orbit since the first component of the outpost launched to space in 1998. SEE ALSO: The International Space Station could get its own timeshare by 2020 In total, this means the space laboratory has traveled about 2.6 billion miles, "or roughly the distance between … [Link]
Mashable » Apple's latest billion-dollar business: Venture capital?
Apple has a trendy new business that could impact the lives of millions and help it make big money in the future. No, not the Apple Watch. We're talking about Apple getting into venture capital. On Thursday night, Apple shocked many by announcing a $1 billion investment in Didi Chuxing, the top ride-hailing service in China. The investment re-ignited rumors … [Link]
Mashable » Google's new social app bakes YouTube, Chrome and search into group chats
We may have more messaging apps than ever before, but sharing with small groups is still a problem — at least, according to Google. The company is hoping its new app, Spaces, will fix it. The social app, launching today on iOS, Android and the web, is aimed at small groups of people and has Google search, YouTube and Chrome … [Link]
Mashable » Man successfully rescues cat stuck 50 feet in tree for 11 days
After 11 long days, Sammy the cat was finally rescued. Somehow, the cat was able to climb about 50 feet up a pine tree in Florence, Mississippi, but was unable to climb back down. It was a cartoon concept that became a reality. After getting into position as Sammy yelled, rescuer Robert Reese was able to lure Sammy with the one thing … [Link]
Mashable » A cheat sheet to get yourself on 'The Real Housewives of Sydney'
Attention wannabe Australian housewives, your time is now. The Real Housewives of Sydney is now casting for participants, following the success of The Real Housewives of Melbourne, the first Australian version of the wildly-successful reality television show. SEE ALSO: These Bubble O' Bill earrings are the ultimate throwback to an Australian childhood If you have never managed to sit through an … [Link]
Mashable » Adele previews striking new clip from new music video
LONDON — Brace yourselves, Adele fans — a new music video is on its way. On Monday, it was announced that "Send My Love (To Your New Lover)" — a song from 25 — is being released in sweet video form. SEE ALSO: I listened to 'Hello' by Adele all day, every day for a week and it was honestly … [Link]
Mashable » Smile for the world’s first automated selfie stick
Our obsession with selfies — we take millions of them a day — is finally generating something useful: innovation. World, meet the automated selfie stick. It extends, or telescopes, on its own, has a pair of beauty lights that extend from the back of the iPhone holder and even fans that fold out to blow your hair back for that … [Link]
Mashable » Join us for a chat with 'Fear the Walking Dead' star Colman Domingo
Sunday night's episode of Fear the Walking Dead was an emotional hour for everyone's favorite steely yacht captain, Victor Strand. In the episode, Strand bid farewell to his longtime partner, Thomas, who was bitten by a walker and forced to endure a slow, painful death. And instead of following Thomas into post-dead life — as the two had discussed — … [Link]
Mashable » Angelina Jolie isn't impressed with the U.S. response to the refugee crisis
LONDON — United Nations refugee agency's special envoy Angelina Jolie-Pitt has made a compelling speech warning nations against a "fear of migration," which she says is causing the refugee system to break down. Speaking at the BBC’s Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House in London, Jolie-Pitt said this was a "once-in-a-generation moment when nations have to pull together". "Over 60 million … [Link]
Mashable » Sneaky child tries to trick mom into giving away her surprise
It seems that some kids just don't like surprises. Redditor EndlessLazer pos~ a handwritten note from a little girl, Lily, who cleverly pretended to be her dad, a.k.a. Don, in order to figure out a special surprise that she must have heard was coming to her. SEE ALSO: Little kid's handwritten note miraculously gets her home from school early We're guessing this … [Link]
Mashable » Guy freaks out thinking he just watched a bear end it all
🎶 Look for the bare necessities, the simple bare necessi- NOOOOOOOOOOO! SEE ALSO: Gummy bear army meets their unfortunate, squishy demise Put yourself in Sr. G.O's shoes. Life is good, you're enjoying a refreshing hike in the woods. You see a bear, surely a rare sight to your eyes, so you think, 'I must record this for all to see!' You … [Link]
Mashable » Thailand is trying to save this island by banning tourists
It's well documented that tourists ruin everything — even just by showing up. Koh Tachai, an island off the coast of southern Thailand, will close indefinitely due to excessive tourism, the government announced. SEE ALSO: 'Lord of the Rings' volcano may be alive The island's shoreline, beaches and coral reef will be deemed off-limits to all visitors, starting Oct. 15, reported the Bangkok … [Link]
Popular Science » Google I/O 2016 Could Bring Android VR And An Amazon Echo Competitor
Technology Here's what to expect from the show Google I/O 2016 is set to bring many updates to the company's line of products. Here's what you can expect… [Link]
Mashable » The cold hard truth about 'Minions'
The Minions are pill-shaped devils, born of hate and evil and working to serve the worst villains throughout history. They're also very cute and say banana in a funny way, so we all have a conflicting relationship with them. SEE ALSO: An animated breakdown of every 'X-Files' episode ever We break down the truth of the tiny mutant demons in our … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Why cheap green energy could derail the renewable revolution
Renewable energy sources are finally becoming competitive on price. Unfortunately that creates a serious problem, says Michael Le Page [Link]
Mashable » This could be our first real look at the iPhone 7
Is this what the iPhone 7 looks like? It's impossible to verify the authenticity of the design, but it certainly matches up with all the rumors we've been hearing for the last couple of months. SEE ALSO: Is the iPhone 7 going to have a damn headphone jack or not? The Apple blog LetemSvetemApplem fo~ the above image, of what appears to … [Link]
Mashable » Little girl does not want to hug her friend
Not today, kid. After a successful kid hangout session, this kid's dad tells his son to give his host a friendly hug. However, the little girl makes it very clear that she wants nothing to do with his hugs. 'Game of Thrones' episode 5 will feature another intense flashback Emilia Clarke fans the flames for Daenerys' ascension to the Iron … [Link]
Mashable » Thailand is trying to save this island by banning tourists
It's well documented that tourists ruin everything — even just by showing up. Koh Tachai, an island off the coast of southern Thailand, will close indefinitely due to excessive tourism, the government announced. SEE ALSO: 'Lord of the Rings' volcano may be alive The island's shoreline, beaches and coral reef will be deemed off-limits to all visitors, starting Oct. 15, reported the Bangkok … [Link]
Mashable » John Oliver explains why 911 is in desperate need of saving
Between poor location technology, butt dials and people treating it like their own personal IT guy, 911 has turned into a bit of a joke. John Oliver explained on Last Week Tonight why the emergency dispatch is in need of some overhaul. "Even the Dominoes app can tell where you are and they've barely mastered the technology to make a palatable … [Link]
Mashable » Toby Jones joins 'Sherlock' Season 4 in mystery villain role
Your mind and body may still be struggling to process that there will indeed be a new Season of Sherlock, and production is moving forward at full speed. That includes casting, and along with Sherlock mainstays, actor Toby Jones will join Season 4 as an unknown bad guy. SEE ALSO: Fans spot Benedict Cumberbatch filming 'Sherlock' in London “I'm excited … [Link]
Popular Science » This Is The State Of The World's Plants, By The Numbers
Environment It's a green, green world How many plants have you seen today? Crops in fields? Towering trees? That wilting houseplant you forgot to water? Go ahead, water it, I'll wait. [Link]
Popular Science » Special Skull Adaptations Let Meat-Eating Bats Munch On Backboned Animals
Animals Chomp Certain bat species have adapted their skulls to let them crunch down on small vertebrates. [Link]
Popular Science » John Oliver Breaks Down The Breakdowns Of The 911 Emergency System
Entertainment Better funding and improved technology could save thousands of lives each year John Oliver investigates why Uber and Domino's can determine your exact location when you use your cell phone, but a 911 dispatcher can't. [Link]
Slashdot » Tesla's New Factory Project Imported Foreign Laborers
An anonymous reader writes: "Overseas contractors are shipping workers from impoverished countries to American factories, where they work long hours for low wages, in apparent violation of visa and labor laws," reports the Bay Area Newsgroup. For example, "About 140 workers from Eastern Europe, mostly from Croatia and Slovenia, built a new paint shop at Tesla's Fremont plant, a project … [Link]
Mashable » Apple received a $1 billion investment from one of the most influential investors in the world
They call him the "Oracle of Omaha" because he just seems to know how to pick stocks that go up. Still, Warren Buffett (and his deputies) aren't perfect. Buffett's company, Berkshire Hathaway, dropped about $1.1 billion on Apple stock in the first quarter of 2016, snapping up 9.8 million shares in the company, according to a company filing on Monday. … [Link]
Popular Science » The First U.S. Penis Transplant Has Been Completed
Health Massachusetts man receives a donor organ A 64-year-old man from Halifax, Mass. received the United States' first penis transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital on May 8 through 9th. [Link]
Mashable » Emilia Clarke fans the flames for Daenerys' ascension to the Iron Throne
Warning: Your brain will be on fire with Game of Thrones spoilers if you keep reading. Bow down or you might get burnt. In the episode recap for Season 6's "The Unburnt," Emilia Clarke explains how Daenerys Targaryen's emergence from a flaming bonfire of misogynist Dothraki could land her on the Iron Throne. Man successfully rescues cat stuck 50 feet … [Link]
Mashable » Trans rocker Laura Jane Grace sets birth certificate on fire in North Carolina
Laura Jane Grace is saying a fiery goodbye to gender. On Sunday night, the trans lead singer of punk band Against Me! burned her birth certificate during a show in Durham, North Carolina, to protest the state's controversial HB2 legislation. Grace set the certificate on fire as a symbol against the bill, shouting "Goodbye, gender!" SEE ALSO: Laura Jane Grace … [Link]
Mashable » Explore the changing landscape of digital marketing in a special #Mashies Twitter chat
Digital media is constantly in an ebb and flow of change. The things that were relevant to us a year ago are now considered obsolete. As leaders in such a fluctuating market, how do marketers keep up with these changes and stay on the cusp of the next "big" shift in digital media? See also: How you can stay ahead of … [Link]
Mashable » 'Face/Off' recut as a spaghetti western is the fake trailer you never knew you wanted
The 1997 film Face/Off is an action staple that gave us great performances from John Travolta and Nicolas Cage. Director Jon Woo gave us a classic showdown (or face-off, if you will) between good guy and bad guy, reminiscent of the spaghetti westerns of yesteryear This week's "Trailer Mix" reimagines the movie as a western-style trailer that works surprisingly well … [Link]
Mashable » Tim Cook to make surprise visit to India tomorrow
Apple CEO Tim Cook is set to make his first visit to India tomorrow to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announce the company's plans for the country. . SEE ALSO: The one silver lining in Apple's earnings report: iPhone SE demand The visit comes at a time when Apple is witnessing slowing sales in the West as well as … [Link]
Mashable » Teaser trailer reveals release date for 'Trainspotting' sequel
The first official teaser trailer to Danny Boyle's long awaited Trainspotting sequel, T2, is finally here. Although it doesn't reveal any new footage, the short clip confirms the original cast, which includes Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Johnny Lee Miller and Robert Carlyle are all returning. The film is expected to arrive in cinemas on Jan. 27, 2017. Jennifer Lawrence had … [Link]
Mashable » Cadbury is bringing back a favourite chocolate bar after 13 years
LONDON — When it comes to chocolate, Cadbury Dairy Milk is up there amongst some of our favourites. But it could be about to get even better as Cadbury brings back a blast from the past in time for summer. SEE ALSO: Melon and mascarpone Kit Kat will let you eat cheese and chocolate at the same time After a … [Link]
Mashable » George Lucas laments his lack of Oscars to his buddy Charlie Rose
George Lucas has everything a man can achieve in this life … almost. Film student Harrison Jeffs re-edited an interview Lucas gave to Charlie Rose — in which Lucas laments his lack of an Oscar despite his many credits — to be even more dramatic and heart-wrenching than before. It's okay, George. At least you were a good dad. 'Face/Off' … [Link]
Mashable » This 'Game of Thrones' bingo is the only game you need in your life
Warning: Contains spoilers from Game of Thrones season 6, episode 4. LONDON — On some levels, Game of Thrones is a show that's pretty much impossible to predict. But on another level — when you think about it — there are actually plenty of small moments you can see coming a mile off. SEE ALSO: There's a hot new 'Game … [Link]
Mashable » British spy agency 'officially' joins Twitter, promptly follows James Bond
LONDON — The UK's electronic surveillance and cyber security agency GCHQ has joined Twitter in an attempt to raise awareness about its work, tackle the image it gained after the 2013 Edward Snowden revelations and follow James Bond. In its first tweet, the agency simply said "Hello, world," a familiar phrase for people learning coding languages. Andrew Pike, Director of … [Link]
Mashable » Kendrick Lamar remixed with 'Rick and Morty' is your new go-to party song
Video editor Adam Schleichkorn, a.k.a. Mylo the Cat, remixed the most debaucherous moments from the cartoon Rick and Morty with Kendrick Lamar's "Swimming Pools (Drank)." Take a sip, then another sip. Wubba lubba dub dub. 'Game of Thrones' episode 5 will feature another intense flashback Jennifer Lawrence had an embarrassing moment in front of the 'Star Wars' cast These mischievous … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' episode 5 will feature another intense flashback
Visions are coming. Well, one more vision, at least: HBO's preview for Game of Thrones Season 6, episode 5 ends with a grim-looking clip of Bran standing in front of an endless sea of the undead, shortly before the Night's King pops up behind him. SEE ALSO: The women of 'Game of Thrones' took charge in the latest episode Elsewhere the … [Link]
Mashable » The Internet can't stop talking about Aishwarya Rai's purple lips at Cannes
Indian actress and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai's annual appearance at the Cannes Film Festival is a closely watched affair in India. This year, Rai startled a lot of people when she appeared on the red carpet with purple lips. SEE ALSO: In a first for Bollywood celebrities, Sonam Kapoor launches her own app Rai wore the lip shade with … [Link]
Mashable » Jennifer Lawrence had an embarrassing moment in front of the 'Star Wars' cast
Most people know who Jennifer Lawrence is because of the roles she's had in major franchises like X-Men and The Hunger Games, however one person had no clue — Harrison Ford Lawrence, who explained her first encounter with the Star Wars actor on The Graham Norton Show, said she awkwardly walk up to him and the rest of the cast with full confidence they … [Link]
Mashable » Manchester United supporters do good deed for fan from Sierra Leone after match is cancelled
LONDON — Thousands of football fans went home disappointed Sunday when a match between Manchester United and Bournemouth was called off, but for one supporter it was particularly devastating. An ardent follower known as Moses had travelled all the way from Sierra Leone to see his team play, however the match was postponed after security teams discovered a dummy bomb … [Link]
Mashable » There's a hot new 'Game of Thrones' couple and people can't cope
LONDON — Forget Daenerys and Daario — there's a hot new couple that everybody's talking about. SEE ALSO: The Internet is hot for Khaleesi after THAT 'Game of Thrones' moment Sunday night's episode saw the debut of what is sure to be one of the greatest romantic pairings the Game of Thrones universe has seen thus far: step forward, Brienne … [Link]
Mashable » Trump calls on Mayor of London to take an IQ test
LONDON — The row between the newly-elected Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan and U.S. Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump doesn't seem to be calming anytime soon. In response to Khan, who attacked Trump for being "ignorant" about Islam, the property tycoon said he "didn't care" about the London mayor and challenged him to take an IQ test. "Tell him I … [Link]
Mashable » People are losing their minds over THAT 'Game of Thrones' reunion
Warning: Spoilers from Game of Thrones Season 6, episode 4. LONDON — It's been five long seasons of suffering for the Starks, but — finally — something good has happened. SEE ALSO: The Internet is hot for Khaleesi after THAT 'Game of Thrones' moment After plenty of near misses, horrific death scenes and generally just loads and loads of crushing, annihilating … [Link]
Mashable » Bus driver rams car off the road then proceeds to run over man's leg
Chinese netizens have been left in shock after footage of a road rage incident between a bus and car in Shandong, China, was posted online. The recording shows how a bus continuously rams into the back of a hatchback car, until it crashes into a tree at the side of the road. According to Huanqiu.com, the incident took place during … [Link]
Mashable » Explore the 'Super Mario' world of 'Minecraft: Wii U Edition'
Nintendo's imminent "Mario Mash-Up Pack" for Minecraft: Wii U Edition adds a whole mess of nods to the worlds, characters and stories of the Super Mario series. There's even a custom-made map where fans can explore and uncover secrets. The free add-on comes to the Wii U version of Minecraft on May 17, but we've got an early look for you, along with some … [Link]
Mashable » Toby Jones joins 'Sherlock' Season 4 in mystery villain role
Your mind and body may still be struggling to process that there will indeed be a new Season of Sherlock, and production is moving forward at full speed. That includes casting, and along with Sherlock mainstays, actor Toby Jones will join Season 4 as an unknown bad guy. SEE ALSO: Fans spot Benedict Cumberbatch filming 'Sherlock' in London “I'm excited … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Monitoring Your Reactions To Serve You Ads, Warn Belgian Police
An anonymous reader writes: Belgian police have asked citizens to shun Facebook's "Reactions" buttons to protect their privacy. In February, five new "Reaction" buttons were added next to the "Like" button to allow people to display responses such as sad, wow, angry, love and haha. According to reports, police said Facebook is able to use the tool to tell when … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Everything you’ve heard about sniffing oxytocin might be wrong
A nasal dose of the cuddle chemical makes us trust each other more. Or so we thought, until unpublished data started to come to light [Link]
Mashable » Apple received a $1 billion investment from one of the most influential investors in the world
They call him the "Oracle of Omaha" because he just seems to know how to pick stocks that go up. Still, Warren Buffett (and his deputies) aren't perfect. Buffett's company, Berkshire Hathaway, dropped about $1.1 billion on Apple stock in the first quarter of 2016, snapping up 9.8 million shares in the company, according to a company filing on Monday. … [Link]
Mashable » Emilia Clarke fans the flames for Daenerys' ascension to the Iron Throne
Warning: Your brain will be on fire with Game of Thrones spoilers if you keep reading. Bow down or you might get burnt. In the episode recap for Season 6's "The Unburnt," Emilia Clarke explains how Daenerys Targaryen's emergence from a flaming bonfire of misogynist Dothraki could land her on the Iron Throne. Kendrick Lamar remixed with 'Rick and Morty' … [Link]
Mashable » Trans rocker Laura Jane Grace sets birth certificate on fire in North Carolina
Laura Jane Grace is saying a fiery goodbye to gender. On Sunday night, the trans lead singer of punk band Against Me! burned her birth certificate during a show in Durham, North Carolina, to protest the state's controversial HB2 legislation. Grace set the certificate on fire as a symbol against the bill, shouting "Goodbye, gender!" SEE ALSO: Laura Jane Grace … [Link]
Mashable » Explore the 'Super Mario' world of 'Minecraft: Wii U Edition'
Nintendo's imminent "Mario Mash-Up Pack" for Minecraft: Wii U Edition adds a whole mess of nods to the worlds, characters and stories of the Super Mario series. There's even a custom-made map where fans can explore and uncover secrets. The free add-on comes to the Wii U version of Minecraft on May 17, but we've got an early look for you, along with some … [Link]
WIRED » Physics Says Hollywood Shrank the Angry Birds for Their Leading Roles
In a previous analysis of the Angry Birds game, I found the size of the birds to be quite large. How big are the birds in the Angry Birds Movie? The post Physics Says Hollywood Shrank the Angry Birds for Their Leading Roles appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Google's new social app bakes YouTube, Chrome and search into group chats
We may have more messaging apps than ever before, but sharing with small groups is still a problem — at least, according to Google. The company is hoping its new app, Spaces, will fix it. The social app, launching today on iOS, Android and the web, is aimed at small groups of people and has Google search, YouTube and Chrome … [Link]
Mashable » Man successfully rescues cat stuck 50 feet in tree for 11 days
After 11 long days, Sammy the cat was finally rescued. Somehow, the cat was able to climb about 50 feet up a pine tree in Florence, Mississippi, but was unable to climb back down. It was a cartoon concept that became a reality. After getting into position as Sammy yelled, rescuer Robert Reese was able to lure Sammy with the one thing … [Link]
Mashable » A cheat sheet to get yourself on 'The Real Housewives of Sydney'
Attention wannabe Australian housewives, your time is now. The Real Housewives of Sydney is now casting for participants, following the success of The Real Housewives of Melbourne, the first Australian version of the wildly-successful reality television show. SEE ALSO: These Bubble O' Bill earrings are the ultimate throwback to an Australian childhood If you have never managed to sit through an … [Link]
Mashable » Adele previews striking new clip from new music video
LONDON — Brace yourselves, Adele fans — a new music video is on its way. On Monday, it was announced that "Send My Love (To Your New Lover)" — a song from 25 — is being released in sweet video form. SEE ALSO: I listened to 'Hello' by Adele all day, every day for a week and it was honestly … [Link]
Popular Science » This Wristband Saves Your Minecraft Worlds — Is It The Future Of Gaming?
Gadgets Gameband may predict how hardware and software find a balance for the next generation of gamers. Gameband may predict how hardware and software find a balance for the next generation of gamers. [Link]
Mashable » Give your selfies glamour lighting and wind-blown hair with a new selfie stick
Trying to take the perfect selfie but you need some beauty lights and some wind to blow your hair? Introducing the automated selfie stick that telescopes, has built-in beauty lights and even a fan that will blow your hair to get the perfect glamour shot. Unfortunately, this narcissist’s dream isn’t for purchase. It was built to promote Season 2 of Lifetime’s … [Link]
Slashdot » History Buffs Discover Inaccuracies In Battlefield 1 Trailer
MojoKid shares an interesting article from Tom's Hardware. While the new Battlefield 1 trailer may be the most-liked trailer in the history of YouTube, it's also historically inaccurate, according to a popular YouTube channel about World War I. "Some of the scenes feature some unusual or experimental gear," reports Indy Neidell, the voice of the video series The Great War, … [Link]
Mashable » Join us for a chat with 'Fear the Walking Dead' star Colman Domingo
Sunday night's episode of Fear the Walking Dead was an emotional hour for everyone's favorite steely yacht captain, Victor Strand. In the episode, Strand bid farewell to his longtime partner, Thomas, who was bitten by a walker and forced to endure a slow, painful death. And instead of following Thomas into post-dead life — as the two had discussed — … [Link]
Mashable » Angelina Jolie isn't impressed with the U.S. response to the refugee crisis
LONDON — United Nations refugee agency's special envoy Angelina Jolie-Pitt has made a compelling speech warning nations against a "fear of migration," which she says is causing the refugee system to break down. Speaking at the BBC’s Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House in London, Jolie-Pitt said this was a "once-in-a-generation moment when nations have to pull together". "Over 60 million … [Link]
Mashable » Sneaky child tries to trick mom into giving away her surprise
It seems that some kids just don't like surprises. Redditor EndlessLazer pos~ a handwritten note from a little girl, Lily, who cleverly pretended to be her dad, a.k.a. Don, in order to figure out a special surprise that she must have heard was coming to her. SEE ALSO: Little kid's handwritten note miraculously gets her home from school early We're guessing this … [Link]
Mashable » Explore the changing landscape of digital marketing in a special #Mashies Twitter chat
Digital media is constantly in an ebb and flow of change. The things that were relevant to us a year ago are now considered obsolete. As leaders in such a fluctuating market, how do marketers keep up with these changes and stay on the cusp of the next "big" shift in digital media? See also: How you can stay ahead of … [Link]
Mashable » 'Face/Off' recut as a spaghetti western is the fake trailer you never knew you wanted
The 1997 film Face/Off is an action staple that gave us great performances from John Travolta and Nicolas Cage. Director Jon Woo gave us a classic showdown (or face-off, if you will) between good guy and bad guy, reminiscent of the spaghetti westerns of yesteryear This week's "Trailer Mix" reimagines the movie as a western-style trailer that works surprisingly well … [Link]
WIRED » Sorry, But This Cantilevered Speaker Is Way Cooler Than Your Jambox
The Meizu Gravity is the Chinese company's first foray into the US market. The post Sorry, But This Cantilevered Speaker Is Way Cooler Than Your Jambox appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Tim Cook to make surprise visit to India tomorrow
Apple CEO Tim Cook is set to make his first visit to India tomorrow to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announce the company's plans for the country. . SEE ALSO: The one silver lining in Apple's earnings report: iPhone SE demand The visit comes at a time when Apple is witnessing slowing sales in the West as well as … [Link]
Mashable » Teaser trailer reveals release date for 'Trainspotting' sequel
The first official teaser trailer to Danny Boyle's long awaited Trainspotting sequel, T2, is finally here. Although it doesn't reveal any new footage, the short clip confirms the original cast, which includes Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Johnny Lee Miller and Robert Carlyle are all returning. The film is expected to arrive in cinemas on Jan. 27, 2017. Jennifer Lawrence had … [Link]
Mashable » Cadbury is bringing back a favourite chocolate bar after 13 years
LONDON — When it comes to chocolate, Cadbury Dairy Milk is up there amongst some of our favourites. But it could be about to get even better as Cadbury brings back a blast from the past in time for summer. SEE ALSO: Melon and mascarpone Kit Kat will let you eat cheese and chocolate at the same time After a … [Link]
Mashable » George Lucas laments his lack of Oscars to his buddy Charlie Rose
George Lucas has everything a man can achieve in this life … almost. Film student Harrison Jeffs re-edited an interview Lucas gave to Charlie Rose — in which Lucas laments his lack of an Oscar despite his many credits — to be even more dramatic and heart-wrenching than before. It's okay, George. At least you were a good dad. 'Star … [Link]
Mashable » This 'Game of Thrones' bingo is the only game you need in your life
Warning: Contains spoilers from Game of Thrones season 6, episode 4. LONDON — On some levels, Game of Thrones is a show that's pretty much impossible to predict. But on another level — when you think about it — there are actually plenty of small moments you can see coming a mile off. SEE ALSO: There's a hot new 'Game … [Link]
WIRED » So You Want to Fund a Startup? Here’s What You Need to Know
New rules that allow you to invest in startups go into effect today. Here's what you need to know if you're hoping to invest in the next UBER. The post So You Want to Fund a Startup? Here's What You Need to Know appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » British spy agency 'officially' joins Twitter, promptly follows James Bond
LONDON — The UK's electronic surveillance and cyber security agency GCHQ has joined Twitter in an attempt to raise awareness about its work, tackle the image it gained after the 2013 Edward Snowden revelations and follow James Bond. In its first tweet, the agency simply said "Hello, world," a familiar phrase for people learning coding languages. Andrew Pike, Director of … [Link]
Mashable » Kendrick Lamar remixed with 'Rick and Morty' is your new go-to party song
Video editor Adam Schleichkorn, a.k.a. Mylo the Cat, remixed the most debaucherous moments from the cartoon Rick and Morty with Kendrick Lamar's "Swimming Pools (Drank)." Take a sip, then another sip. Wubba lubba dub dub. 'Game of Thrones' episode 5 will feature another intense flashback Jennifer Lawrence had an embarrassing moment in front of the 'Star Wars' cast These mischievous … [Link]
Slashdot » 2015 Nebula Award Winners Announced
Dave Knott writes: The winners of the 2015 Nebula Awards (presented 2016) have been announced. The Nebulas are voted on by members of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America and (along with the Hugos) are considered to be one of the two most prestigious awards in science fiction. This year's winners are: Best Novel: Uprooted , Naomi Novik … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' episode 5 will feature another intense flashback
Visions are coming. Well, one more vision, at least: HBO's preview for Game of Thrones Season 6, episode 5 ends with a grim-looking clip of Bran standing in front of an endless sea of the undead, shortly before the Night's King pops up behind him. SEE ALSO: The women of 'Game of Thrones' took charge in the latest episode Elsewhere the … [Link]
WIRED » Absurd Creatures: The Vicious Fish With a Strike Like You Wouldn’t Believe
The frogfish is a deceptively vicious hunter that strikes in just 1/6,000th of a second. Check out this week's episode of Absurd Creatures to learn more! The post Absurd Creatures: The Vicious Fish With a Strike Like You Wouldn't Believe appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Penny Dreadful Might Be Blood-Drenched, But It Ain’t Horror
Showtime’s series defies categorization on purpose, but if you're going to confine it to one genre, it's not the one you'd expect The post Penny Dreadful Might Be Blood-Drenched, But It Ain't Horror appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » How to Burn a Silkscreen and Print Your Own Shirts at Home
Screen printing is the pinnacle of DIY culture. The post How to Burn a Silkscreen and Print Your Own Shirts at Home appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Forget Elon’s Batteries—Fix the Grid With a Rock-Filled Train on a Hill
The Advanced Rail Energy Storage is a 19th century solution for a 21st century problem. The post Forget Elon's Batteries—Fix the Grid With a Rock-Filled Train on a Hill appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » These Astonishing Bug Closeups Will Convert All You Haters
Photographer Levon Biss zooms allllllll the way in on insects from around the world. The post These Astonishing Bug Closeups Will Convert All You Haters appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Here’s the Problem With the Feds Profiting From Court Filings
A class action lawsuit claims the federal courts are turning a profit by charging for court documents. Meanwhile, the website itself is stuck in the 1990s. The post Here's the Problem With the Feds Profiting From Court Filings appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » The Internet can't stop talking about Aishwarya Rai's purple lips at Cannes
Indian actress and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai's annual appearance at the Cannes Film Festival is a closely watched affair in India. This year, Rai startled a lot of people when she appeared on the red carpet with purple lips. SEE ALSO: In a first for Bollywood celebrities, Sonam Kapoor launches her own app Rai wore the lip shade with … [Link]
Mashable » Jennifer Lawrence had an embarrassing moment in front of the 'Star Wars' cast
Most people know who Jennifer Lawrence is because of the roles she's had in major franchises like X-Men and The Hunger Games, however one person had no clue — Harrison Ford Lawrence, who explained her first encounter with the Star Wars actor on The Graham Norton Show, said she awkwardly walk up to him and the rest of the cast with full confidence they … [Link]
Mashable » Manchester United supporters do good deed for fan from Sierra Leone after match is cancelled
LONDON — Thousands of football fans went home disappointed Sunday when a match between Manchester United and Bournemouth was called off, but for one supporter it was particularly devastating. An ardent follower known as Moses had travelled all the way from Sierra Leone to see his team play, however the match was postponed after security teams discovered a dummy bomb … [Link]
Mashable » There's a hot new 'Game of Thrones' couple and people can't cope
LONDON — Forget Daenerys and Daario — there's a hot new couple that everybody's talking about. SEE ALSO: The Internet is hot for Khaleesi after THAT 'Game of Thrones' moment Sunday night's episode saw the debut of what is sure to be one of the greatest romantic pairings the Game of Thrones universe has seen thus far: step forward, Brienne … [Link]
Mashable » Trump calls on Mayor of London to take an IQ test
LONDON — The row between the newly-elected Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan and U.S. Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump doesn't seem to be calming anytime soon. In response to Khan, who attacked Trump for being "ignorant" about Islam, the property tycoon said he "didn't care" about the London mayor and challenged him to take an IQ test. "Tell him I … [Link]
Mashable » People are losing their minds over THAT 'Game of Thrones' reunion
Warning: Spoilers from Game of Thrones Season 6, episode 4. LONDON — It's been five long seasons of suffering for the Starks, but — finally — something good has happened. SEE ALSO: The Internet is hot for Khaleesi after THAT 'Game of Thrones' moment After plenty of near misses, horrific death scenes and generally just loads and loads of crushing, annihilating … [Link]
Mashable » Bus driver rams car off the road then proceeds to run over man's leg
Chinese netizens have been left in shock after footage of a road rage incident between a bus and car in Shandong, China, was posted online. The recording shows how a bus continuously rams into the back of a hatchback car, until it crashes into a tree at the side of the road. According to Huanqiu.com, the incident took place during … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Data Simplification – $29.98 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Data Simplification" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-05-17 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Google Chrome plans to start blocking Flash, with a few exceptions
It's no secret that Flash is slowly going the way of the dodo, but Google's Chrome will likely accelerate that processes by blocking Flash content on most Internet sites. Chrome's development team revealed last week a plan to automatically switch Flash content with a HTML5 alternative, if possible. If a site doesn't provide an HTML5 version, the content will be … [Link]
WIRED » These Vibrating Shoes Guide Your Steps as You Play Tourist
New Bluetooth-enabled shoes from UK budget airline EasyJet vibrate when it's time to turn left or right. The post These Vibrating Shoes Guide Your Steps as You Play Tourist appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Determined two-legged goat defies the odds and walks
A six-month-old goat from southwest China's Yunnan province has defied the odds by learning to walk despite having only two legs. The kid was born without its hind legs in a farm in the Xinping Yi-Dai autonomous county, but was determined to lead a normal life like its siblings. A farmhand told CCTV that the tenacious goat could stand since on … [Link]
Mashable » Man gets fine for driving down a highway with trucks stacked on top of each other
A driver trying to save money on transportation fees thought he had outsmarted everyone else when he decided to stack three trucks on top of each other and drive them to his intended destination. SEE ALSO: Bottled air started as a joke. Now China can't get enough. However, the driver was pulled over by traffic police whilst speeding down Shanxi … [Link]
Mashable » These mischievous pandas just won't let their human do her job
Do pandas like their homes messy? From the looks of this video, it sure seems like it! A worker at a panda breeding facility in Szechuan, China, was trying to clean the pen of two panda cubs, but they made it near impossible for her to do her job. First, one of the pandas started wrestling her for a basket … [Link]
Mashable » Nostalgia for Mao 50 years after China's Cultural Revolution
LUOYANG, CHINA — Fifty years after Mao Zedong unleashed the decade-long Cultural Revolution to reassert his authority and revive his radical communist agenda, the spirit of modern China's founder still exerts a powerful pull. Millions of people were persecuted, publicly humiliated, beaten or killed during the upheaval, as zealous factionalism metastasized countrywide, tearing apart Chinese society at a most basic … [Link]
Mashable » Determined two-legged goat defies the odds and walks
A six-month-old goat from southwest China's Yunnan province has defied the odds by learning to walk despite having only two legs. The kid was born without its hind legs in a farm in the Xinping Yi-Dai autonomous county, but was determined to lead a normal life like its siblings. A farmhand told CCTV that the tenacious goat could stand since on … [Link]
Mashable » See all 3 of SpaceX's landed Falcon 9 rockets snuggle in a hangar
Three rockets in a hangar aren't a big deal. Three rockets that went to space, and you successfully landed them back on Earth — one on land, two on a drone ship at sea — well, that's worth bragging about. SpaceX has posted a series of photos showing all three landed Falcon 9 rockets in a hangar at the Kennedy … [Link]
Mashable » 'Mumpreneur': Does it deserve to be the most hated term in business?
As women reach entrepreneurial heights unthinkable to their mothers or grandmothers, new terms have surfaced to sort and categorise them. For many, the results are a decidedly mixed ba~ Take mumpreneur. According to Google Trends, interest in the term has waxed and waned since 2005, but it always seems to make an inexorable return, much like editorials wondering whether women can in fact be … [Link]
Mashable » Narendra Modi's 95-year-old mother visits his official residence for the first time
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared pictures of his 95-year-old mother's first visit to his official residence in New Delhi since taking charge in 2014. SEE ALSO: Indian PM Narendra Modi meets his wax likeness by Madame Tussauds The pictures showed Modi escorting his wheelchair-bound mother Heeraben around gardens and giving her a glass to drink from. He tweeted that … [Link]
Mashable » See all 3 of SpaceX's landed Falcon 9 rockets snuggle in a hangar
Three rockets in a hangar aren't a big deal. Three rockets that went to space, and you successfully landed them back on Earth — one on land, two on a drone ship at sea — well, that's worth bragging about. SpaceX has posted a series of photos showing all three landed Falcon 9 rockets in a hangar at the Kennedy … [Link]
Mashable » 'Mumpreneur': Does it deserve to be the most hated term in business?
As women reach entrepreneurial heights unthinkable to their mothers or grandmothers, new terms have surfaced to sort and categorise them. For many, the results are a decidedly mixed ba~ Take mumpreneur. According to Google Trends, interest in the term has waxed and waned since 2005, but it always seems to make an inexorable return, much like editorials wondering whether women can in fact be … [Link]
Mashable » Narendra Modi's 95-year-old mother visits his official residence for the first time
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared pictures of his 95-year-old mother's first visit to his official residence in New Delhi since taking charge in 2014. SEE ALSO: Indian PM Narendra Modi meets his wax likeness by Madame Tussauds The pictures showed Modi escorting his wheelchair-bound mother Heeraben around gardens and giving her a glass to drink from. He tweeted that … [Link]
Slashdot » Linux Kernel 4.6 Officially Released
An anonymous coward writes: Just like clockwork, the Linux 4.6 kernel was officially released today. Details on the kernel changes for Linux 4.6 can be found via Phoronix and KernelNewbies.org. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 900 Maxwell support and Dell XPS 13 Skylake support are among the many hardware changes for 4.6. For Linux 4.7 there are already several new features to … [Link]
Mashable » Man gets fine for driving down a highway with trucks stacked on top of each other
A driver trying to save money on transportation fees thought he had outsmarted everyone else when he decided to stack three trucks on top of each other and drive them to his intended destination. SEE ALSO: Bottled air started as a joke. Now China can't get enough. However, the driver was pulled over by traffic police whilst speeding down Shanxi … [Link]
Mashable » These mischievous pandas just won't let their human do her job
Do pandas like their homes messy? From the looks of this video, it sure seems like it! A worker at a panda breeding facility in Szechuan, China, was trying to clean the pen of two panda cubs, but they made it near impossible for her to do her job. First, one of the pandas started wrestling her for a basket … [Link]
Mashable » Nostalgia for Mao 50 years after China's Cultural Revolution
LUOYANG, CHINA — Fifty years after Mao Zedong unleashed the decade-long Cultural Revolution to reassert his authority and revive his radical communist agenda, the spirit of modern China's founder still exerts a powerful pull. Millions of people were persecuted, publicly humiliated, beaten or killed during the upheaval, as zealous factionalism metastasized countrywide, tearing apart Chinese society at a most basic … [Link]
Mashable » World-leading Australian climate scientist reportedly sacked while at sea
He is a world-leading climate scientist, but even his impressive bona fides did not stop John Church from getting a dreaded phone call while at sea Thursday. According to Fairfax Media, the expert on climate change-related sea level rise was told he could be made "potentially redundant" from the Commonwealth Science and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia's peak science body, while … [Link]
Mashable » Life on land is even more complicated than the sea on 'Fear the Walking Dead'
This blended family thing isn't at easy as it sounds. Madison and Travis learned this first hand in Sunday's episode of Fear the Walking Dead when someone in their little family hit a big snag, as Chris took a jaunty walk down Sociopath Lane. SEE ALSO: 'Fear the Walking Dead' continues to prove it's not 'The Walking Dead' in latest … [Link]
Mashable » Emilia Clarke on being naked again on 'Game of Thrones': 'There ain’t no body double!'
Daenerys Targaryen is one hot ruler. But, actually. During episode 4 of Game of Thrones' sixth season, Khaleesi reminds us yet again why she is called the Unburnt — unfortunately, her clothing does not share that title. SEE ALSO: The Internet is hot for Khaleesi after THAT 'Game of Thrones' moment Emilia Clarke spoke with Entertainment Weekly about doing yet another nude … [Link]
Mashable » The women of 'Game of Thrones' took charge in the latest episode
So often over the course of Game of Thrones, particularly in the last few years, there has been a feeling of wheel spinning as the show needed to hamper progress, keeping major characters apart and alliances unformed. Yet as Season 6 kicks into gear and presumably the beginning of the show’s ultimate end finally takes shape, however, disparate stories and … [Link]
Mashable » Google using romance novels to train its artificial intelligence to write fiction
Google is using romance novels to teach its artificial intelligence (AI) system to better understand how people communicate. Researchers at Google Brain, the company's AI-focused deep learning project, presented a paper earlier this month that detailed techniques they used to teach its AI to write fiction — and the results were unexpectedly haunting. SEE ALSO: Japanese team helps A.I. program … [Link]
Mashable » The Internet is hot for Khaleesi after THAT 'Game of Thrones' moment
Warning: This post contains spoilers from Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 4. Is it hot in here or a Khalessi just around? In "Book of the Stranger," Daenerys Targaryen reminds Game of Thrones viewers in the most badass way possible why she is called "the Unburmt" (among several other titles). The Queen of Meeren literally burns down the Dothraki patriarchy, … [Link]
Mashable » Ranking Trump's reported VP picks from least-to-most likely
UPDATE: Sunday, May 15, 2016, 7:30 P.M. PT Trump has finally responded to the leaked list and, not surprisingly, takes some umbrage with it. It would make sense that Cruz and Rubio aren't under consideration for the reason listed below. Still, it remains to be seen how Carson got it wrong. Maybe there's a more updated list out there Carson … [Link]
Mashable » 'Once Upon a Time' ends Season 5 with epic Evil Queen twist
Yasssss, Evil Queen. Once Upon a Time’s Season 5 finale delivered a huge twist for Regina and the Evil Queen, setting up an epic battle for next season. SEE ALSO: 'Once Upon a Time' fans are losing it over one of the saddest episodes ever After introducing Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Regina found out she could separate herself physically from her … [Link]
Mashable » The Hayne Plane has diverted: Australian NFL star quits for Olympic dream
Australia's most famous NFL player has unexpectedly left the league. San Francisco 49ers player Jarryd Hayne — known affectionately as the Hayne Plane — has once again taken off, but this time it is to chase an Olympic dream. SEE ALSO: Classic NFL games are heading to YouTube by the start of the 2016 season The former Australian national rugby … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon increasing its private-label products, report says
Online retail giant Amazon is planning to dramatically increase the private-label products it will be offering to consumers in the next few weeks, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. SEE ALSO: You can now ask Amazon Echo's Alexa to track your packages Products ranging from laundry detergent to baby food to perishable foods like nuts and coffee … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter has a lot of big dreams for former Australian NFL player Jarryd Hayne
Well, that was brief. Jarryd Hayne, the Australian rugby league player who captured our imagination and converted to American football, announced his shock retirement from the NFL on Monday after only one season. SEE ALSO: Classic NFL games are heading to YouTube by the start of the 2016 season The ex-San Francisco 49er will attempt to chase another dream by … [Link]
Mashable » These Bubble O' Bill earrings are the ultimate throwback to an Australian childhood
There is nothing quite like the joy of a melty Bubble O'Bill on a hot Australian summer day or the summer tradition of having a seagull steal your chips. Now, you can express your undying love for these childhood moments, with a series of Australiana-themed earrings and brooches made by Molly Coombs Marr, a jewellery maker based in Sydney, Australia. … [Link]
Mashable » These Bubble O' Bill earrings are the ultimate throwback to an Australian childhood
There is nothing quite like the joy of a melty Bubble O'Bill on a hot Australian summer day or the summer tradition of having a seagull steal your chips. Now, you can express your undying love for these childhood moments, with a series of Australiana-themed earrings and brooches made by Molly Coombs Marr, a jewellery maker based in Sydney, Australia. … [Link]
Mashable » World-leading Australian climate scientist reportedly sacked while at sea
He is a world-leading climate scientist, but even his impressive bona fides did not stop John Church from getting a dreaded phone call while at sea Thursday. According to Fairfax Media, the expert on climate change-related sea level rise was told he could be made "potentially redundant" from the Commonwealth Science and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia's peak science body, while … [Link]
Mashable » Life on land is even more complicated than the sea on 'Fear the Walking Dead'
This blended family thing isn't at easy as it sounds. Madison and Travis learned this first hand in Sunday's episode of Fear the Walking Dead when someone in their little family hit a big snag, as Chris took a jaunty walk down Sociopath Lane. SEE ALSO: 'Fear the Walking Dead' continues to prove it's not 'The Walking Dead' in latest … [Link]
Mashable » Emilia Clarke on being naked again on 'Game of Thrones': 'There ain’t no body double!'
Daenerys Targaryen is one hot ruler. But, actually. During episode 4 of Game of Thrones' sixth season, Khaleesi reminds us yet again why she is called the Unburnt — unfortunately, her clothing does not share that title. SEE ALSO: The Internet is hot for Khaleesi after THAT 'Game of Thrones' moment Emilia Clarke spoke with Entertainment Weekly about doing yet another nude … [Link]
Mashable » The women of 'Game of Thrones' took charge in the latest episode
So often over the course of Game of Thrones, particularly in the last few years, there has been a feeling of wheel spinning as the show needed to hamper progress, keeping major characters apart and alliances unformed. Yet as Season 6 kicks into gear and presumably the beginning of the show’s ultimate end finally takes shape, however, disparate stories and … [Link]
Mashable » Google using romance novels to train its artificial intelligence to write fiction
Google is using romance novels to teach its artificial intelligence (AI) system to better understand how people communicate. Researchers at Google Brain, the company's AI-focused deep learning project, presented a paper earlier this month that detailed techniques they used to teach its AI to write fiction — and the results were unexpectedly haunting. SEE ALSO: Japanese team helps A.I. program … [Link]
Mashable » The Internet is hot for Khaleesi after THAT 'Game of Thrones' moment
Warning: This post contains spoilers from Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 4. Is it hot in here or a Khalessi just around? In "Book of the Stranger," Daenerys Targaryen reminds Game of Thrones viewers in the most badass way possible why she is called "the Unburmt" (among several other titles). The Queen of Meeren literally burns down the Dothraki patriarchy, … [Link]
Slashdot » Malware Bank Attacks May Be Linked To Sony Pictures Hack
itwbennett writes: Researchers at BAE Systems have found a long chain of coding coincidences linking attempted fraud over the SWIFT network to the 2014 Sony Pictures hack. "The overlaps between these samples provide strong links for the same coder being behind the recent bank heist cases and a wider known campaign stretching back almost a decade," the researchers concluded. But … [Link]
Mashable » Ranking Trump's reported VP picks from least-to-most likely
UPDATE: Sunday, May 15, 2016, 7:30 P.M. PT Trump has finally responded to the leaked list and, not surprisingly, takes some umbrage with it. It would make sense that Cruz and Rubio aren't under consideration for the reason listed below. Still, it remains to be seen how Carson got it wrong. Maybe there's a more updated list out there Carson … [Link]
Mashable » 'Once Upon a Time' ends Season 5 with epic Evil Queen twist
Yasssss, Evil Queen. Once Upon a Time’s Season 5 finale delivered a huge twist for Regina and the Evil Queen, setting up an epic battle for next season. SEE ALSO: 'Once Upon a Time' fans are losing it over one of the saddest episodes ever After introducing Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Regina found out she could separate herself physically from her … [Link]
Mashable » The Hayne Plane has diverted: Australian NFL star quits for Olympic dream
Australia's most famous NFL player has unexpectedly left the league. San Francisco 49ers player Jarryd Hayne — known affectionately as the Hayne Plane — has once again taken off, but this time it is to chase an Olympic dream. SEE ALSO: Classic NFL games are heading to YouTube by the start of the 2016 season The former Australian national rugby … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon increasing its private-label products, report says
Online retail giant Amazon is planning to dramatically increase the private-label products it will be offering to consumers in the next few weeks, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. SEE ALSO: You can now ask Amazon Echo's Alexa to track your packages Products ranging from laundry detergent to baby food to perishable foods like nuts and coffee … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter has a lot of big dreams for former Australian NFL player Jarryd Hayne
Well, that was brief. Jarryd Hayne, the Australian rugby league player who captured our imagination and converted to American football, announced his shock retirement from the NFL on Monday after only one season. SEE ALSO: Classic NFL games are heading to YouTube by the start of the 2016 season The ex-San Francisco 49er will attempt to chase another dream by … [Link]
Mashable » Glenn Beck will meet with Mark Zuckerberg to discuss Trending Topics controversy
Glenn Beck will soon meet with Mark Zuckerberg to discuss the recent controversy over the social network's "Trending Topics" section. Facebook's chief executive previously said he would invite conservative leaders to the company's headquarters to discuss the issue. SEE ALSO: Dear Facebook, you're a media company now. Start acting like one. That meeting is slated to take place Wednesday, Beck … [Link]
Mashable » 'Star Wars' meets 'Games of Thrones' in epic Jedi battle mashup
If you've ever wondered why the Star Wars movies are so popular, look no further than this amazing mashup that brings Jedi lightsabers into the world of Game of Thrones. The original "Tower of Joy" battle scene from last week, which features a two sword-wielding badass, is already epic as is. But add multi-colored lightsabers and a dose of orchestral … [Link]
Slashdot » Slashdot Asks: What's Your Favorite Doom Story?
I remember loading Doom for the first time from a 3.5-inch disk back in 1994. In 1997 the source code for Doom's Linux version was released just before Christmas. A hidden Doom level appeared in Microsoft Excel, and a Doom video was also used to promote Windows 95. By 2004 a drummer from Nine Inch Nails was recording the theme … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2288: Introducing the Trump ear wax cleaner!
Believe me, it's unbelievable! [Link]
Mashable » Glenn Beck will meet with Mark Zuckerberg to discuss Trending Topics controversy
Glenn Beck will soon meet with Mark Zuckerberg to discuss the recent controversy over the social network's "Trending Topics" section. Facebook's chief executive previously said he would invite conservative leaders to the company's headquarters to discuss the issue. SEE ALSO: Dear Facebook, you're a media company now. Start acting like one. That meeting is slated to take place Wednesday, Beck … [Link]
Mashable » 'Star Wars' meets 'Games of Thrones' in epic Jedi battle mashup
If you've ever wondered why the Star Wars movies are so popular, look no further than this amazing mashup that brings Jedi lightsabers into the world of Game of Thrones. The original "Tower of Joy" battle scene from last week, which features a two sword-wielding badass, is already epic as is. But add multi-colored lightsabers and a dose of orchestral … [Link]
Mashable » Shark bite victim taken to hospital with shark attached to her arm
This shark does not understand the concept of catch and release. A 23-year-old woman was brought to the hospital in Boca Raton, Florida on Sunday after a 2-foot-long nurse shark bit her arm and refused to let go. SEE ALSO: Pod of whales hunts down shark in Australian waters, because nature According to the Sun Sentinel, the shark was killed … [Link]
Mashable » White House releases new guidelines to protect rights of transgender students
SAN FRANCISCO — From locker rooms and sex education classes to dress codes and overnight field trips, many U.S. public schools already are balancing the civil rights of transgender students with any concerns that classmates, parents and community members might have. The U.S. Department of Education is drawing on those practices to guide other schools as they work to comply … [Link]
Mashable » Obama gets in a few digs at Trump in commencement speech at Rutgers
President Barack Obama used his commencement speech at Rutgers University on Sunday to take a dig at Donald Trump and the Republican party. After a few local jokes and inspiring the 2016 graduates that they can effectively run this country one day, Obama changed to politics, taking multiple passes at the state of our current political situation. "The world is … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Add Interactive Animated Weather Forecasts with Windyty API
Windyty has launched a public API that developers can use to add an interactive animated weather forecast map to applications and websites. Windyty is a Web-based application featuring an animated map that shows current weather information and forecasts for up to 14 days. The Windyty application provides information and forecasts for wind, clouds, waves, temperature, and more. [Link]
Mashable » Child mothers share their harrowing stories in striking new photo series
Fourteen-year-old Mulenga wants to play, but she can't find the time. She's too busy being a mother. Mulenga, from Zambia, is one of 2 million girls globally who will give birth in any given year before their 15th birthdays — an estimated 5,500 births per day. It's a crisis that rarely gets attention, but a new photo project is trying … [Link]
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