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 » ABC's new fall shows include 'Romeo & Juliet' sequel from Shonda Rhimes and a talking dog
ABC is pumping up its comedy offerings, S.H.I.E.L.D. is on the move, Scandal is being delayed, Shonda Rhimes now has five shows on ABC and dogs can talk. Those were the big takeaways from ABC's Upfront presentation, where the network unleashed its new schedule and showcased its new series, including a Romeo and Juliet sequel from Shonda Rhimes' Shondaland and … [Link]
Mashable » Pinwheel of puppies eating dinner will hypnotize you into bliss
We all have little mealtime quirks. These Doberman puppies, for example, love to eat their meals in a moving pinwheel formation — and the viewing experience is highly hypnotic. Thanks, Internet. This is what it's all about. Idris Elba rapping in leather pants makes Macklemore enjoyable Brave supermodel Gigi Hadid dares to eat burger on TV Man heroically rescues little … [Link]
Mashable » Humorous obituary claims woman chose to die instead of voting for Trump or Clinton
Obituaries are one of the most under-appreciated art forms. In an obituary in The Richmond-Times Dispatch, one writer decided to put his skills to the test. Most obit writers try to remain somewhat objective or morally neutral. This writer, however, wasn't afraid to editorialize — and with abandon. SEE ALSO: J.K. Rowling shares powerful message about Donald Trump … and those … [Link]
Slashdot » Genetically Modified Crops Are Safe, Report Says
An anonymous reader quotes a report from NBC News: Genetically modified crops on the market are not only safe, but appear to be good for people and the environment, experts determined in a report released Tuesday. "The committee delved into the relevant literature, heard from 80 diverse speakers, and read more than 700 comments from members of the public to … [Link]
Mashable » See what it's like to be an astronaut through Snapchat
To celebrate the International Space Station's 100,000th orbit around the Earth, astronaut and Space Station commander Tim Kopra documented his day via Snapchat. Here are some of our favorite clips from his fun-filled day. Prepare for Snapchat Story envy.Full story: http://on.mash.to/1ODPYB5 Read more…More about Nasa, International Space Station, Us World, Us, and Snapchat
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Mashable » Baby alpaca gets stuck in ground, seems content to wait for help
It can take a village to raise a child, but it only takes one hole to trap a baby alpaca. In Menomonie, Wisconsin, on a small farm, an alpaca that had broke off from its pack was thought to be missing for 24 hours before it was finally found, nonchalantly peeking out of a hole. SEE ALSO: Adorable 'Llama With … [Link]
Mashable » Tim Cook is wooing pop stars with Apple devices on his Asia tour
Following the disappointing news of a sales slow down last month, Apple CEO Tim Cook has embarked on a public charm offensive, most recently focused on Asia To that end, Cook showed up alongside pop music star JJ Lin in a YouTube and Instagram video posted Tuesday. Using GarageBand on an iPhone and an iPad, the two tap out Lin's … [Link]
Mashable » These earpieces will let you understand a foreign language in real time
Traveling in a foreign country and using Google Translate or a dictionary to help you communicate with locals? Waverly Labs has developed a real-time earbud translator so you can put that dictionary down: the Pilot earpiece.Full story: http://on.mash.to/1NxkGeW Read more…More about Tech, Pilot, Earbuds, Dev Design, and Gadgets [Link]
Slashdot » Google Unveils 'Gigapixel' Camera To Preserve and Archive Art
An anonymous reader writes: The Google Institute has developed an ultra-high resolution gigapixel Art Camera which can automatically recompose images into single works of extraordinary detail. The first thousand images are released today, and include works by Rembrandt and Van Gogh. A gigapixel contains over one billion pixels, providing a level of detail unavailable even to the naked eye. The … [Link]
Mashable » See what it's like to be an astronaut through Snapchat
To celebrate the International Space Station's 100,000th orbit around the Earth, astronaut and Space Station commander Tim Kopra documented his day via Snapchat. Here are some of our favorite clips from his fun-filled day. Prepare for Snapchat Story envy.Full story: http://on.mash.to/1ODPYB5 Read more…More about Nasa, International Space Station, Us World, Us, and Snapchat
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Mashable » Baby alpaca gets stuck in ground, seems content to wait for help
It can take a village to raise a child, but it only takes one hole to trap a baby alpaca. In Menomonie, Wisconsin, on a small farm, an alpaca that had broke off from its pack was thought to be missing for 24 hours before it was finally found, nonchalantly peeking out of a hole. SEE ALSO: Adorable 'Llama With … [Link]
Mashable » Tim Cook is wooing pop stars with Apple devices on his Asia tour
Following the disappointing news of a sales slow down last month, Apple CEO Tim Cook has embarked on a public charm offensive, most recently focused on Asia To that end, Cook showed up alongside pop music star JJ Lin in a YouTube and Instagram video posted Tuesday. Using GarageBand on an iPhone and an iPad, the two tap out Lin's … [Link]
Mashable » Brand New brings back the self-loathing you love with 'I Am A Nightmare'
Jesse Lacey still firmly believes that his heart is a pile of trash lit on fire that turns pure souls into charred remains while they try to save him. "I'm not a prophecy come true," Lacey warns on Brand New's brand new single. "I've just been goddamn mean to you." You can pre-order the "I Am a Nightmare" vinyl single … [Link]
Mashable » Graphic novel of the week: Should you follow 'Unfollow'?
It's the most intriguing idea for a contemporary comic book series I've seen in a long time: A dying social media billionaire flies 140 random users (140 characters, get it?) to his private island. He tells his guests he's dividing up his $18 billion fortune between them — but if any of them should die, everyone's share of the pie … [Link]
Mashable » Peace treaties need to address indigenous women, U.N. official says
UNITED NATIONS — Indigenous women are disproportionately the victims and survivors of violence in conflict zones, and peace treaties must include clauses to protect this twice-marginalized population, a United Nations special investigator said Tuesday. Victoria Tauli-Corpuz, the U.Nspecial rapporteur on the rights of indigenous people, painted a devastating picture of the plight of indigenous women in conflicts, where fighting often … [Link]
Mashable » Google's new gigapixel camera captures every paint stroke in famous artwork
Cancel that trip to the Louvre. You'll never get closer to master art works than through Google's freakishly powerful, robotic Art Camera. SEE ALSO: Sony Xperia XA Ultra has a huge screen and a 16-megapixel selfie camera Google's Cultural Institute is filled with hundreds of thousands of artifacts that you can view online, and about 200 of them are gigapixel … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Genetically altered food is safe, but not curing hunger
Genetically manipulated food remains generally safe for humans and the environment, a high-powered science advisory board declared in a report Tuesday. SEE ALSO: It's now legal to eat genetically modified salmon in the U.S. The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine concluded that tinkering with the genetics of what we eat doesn't produce the "Frankenfood" monster some opponents claim … [Link]
Mashable » Rat-infested restaurant kitchen is a thing of nightmares
A teeny-tiny mouse creeping around is enough to get some people jumping on chairs, but this family of rats will have even the bravest souls lunging for higher ground. Not that it would help much, because these rats can basically fly. As soon as the person filming this video enters the unknown kitchen and flips on the light, more than … [Link]
Mashable » Mississippi district will desegregate schools after half-century fight
Cleveland, Mississippi schools have been segregated for decades, but the area's predominantly black and predominantly white schools will now merge after a half-century-long legal battle ended on Monday, with a federal court ruling that said the notion of "separate but equal" had to go. “Six decades after the Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education declared that ‘separate but equal has … [Link]
Mashable » 'Fear the Walking Dead' star previews Strand's 'crossroads' in midseason finale
Warning: This post contains spoilers about the latest episode of Fear the Walking Dead. Victor Strand is not going to be the same man he once was following the death of his partner on Fear the Walking Dead. In Sunday's episode, upon arriving at the home he'd been walking about much of the season, Strand discovered his lover Thomas Abigail, … [Link]
Mashable » Bay Area startup is testing self-driving semis on California freeways
Do you think autonomous trucks will still be able to blow the air horn for school children? SEE ALSO: Hitch Theaters will let you enjoy movie night almost anywhere Otto, a Bay Area-based autonomous mobility startup, announced Tuesday morning that it has been testing self-driving semi trucks on American freeways. Moreover, it aims to retrofit big rigs with its autonomous … [Link]
Mashable » If Arya Stark walked into a Starbucks …
If a girl has no name, what is a barista supposed to write on her Starbucks cup? Though the world of Westeros is dark and full of terrors, at least it doesn't have chain coffee shops. Otherwise, Arya Stark might run into a new kind of danger. A danger called Starbucks anonymity. The nightmare comes to life in this Game … [Link]
Mashable » Smart tampon reminds you when it's time to tug
Menstruation. It’s a reality that 50% of the populous experiences but a topic that doesn’t get a lot of discussion — especially in tech circles. A new startup is hoping to change the conversation with a smart tampon called my.Flow, intended to help manage and track menstruation needs. SEE ALSO: Tampons that change the world, one period at a time As … [Link]
Mashable » Erykah Badu has the best response if you ask what her scent is
There's the way mere mortals speak, and then there's the way musician, moonlighting doula and Dallas dweller Erykah Badu speaks. Conversations are littered with little Baduizms, quick references to planets and astrology. At the Webby Awards on Monday night, the artist spoke with Mashable about her latest mixtape, But You Cain't Use My Phone, and how the internet has changed the way she releases … [Link]
WIRED » New Low-Priced Moto G Is Primed for International Stardom
The Moto G is the best-selling Motorola-branded smartphone in history, and there's a new model for 2016 The post New Low-Priced Moto G Is Primed for International Stardom appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » These earpieces will let you understand a foreign language in real time
Traveling in a foreign country and using Google Translate or a dictionary to help you communicate with locals? Waverly Labs has developed a real-time earbud translator so you can put that dictionary down: the Pilot earpiece.Full story: http://on.mash.to/1NxkGeW Read more…More about Tech, Pilot, Earbuds, Dev Design, and Gadgets
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Slashdot » Firefox Tops Microsoft Browser Market Share For First Time
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Ars Technica: For the first time, Firefox has pulled ahead of Microsoft's Internet Explorer and Edge browsers. Mozilla's Firefox grabbed 15.6 percent of worldwide desktop browser usage in April, according to the latest numbers from Web analytics outfit StatCounter. Google Chrome continues to dominate two thirds of the market. StatCounter, which analyzed … [Link]
Popular Science » Does This Blob Of Cold Water Mean La Niña Is On Its Way?
Environment Maybe A strong El Niño has been wreaking havoc on weather around the world for a year. [Link]
Mashable » Report: Genetically altered food is safe, but not curing hunger
Genetically manipulated food remains generally safe for humans and the environment, a high-powered science advisory board declared in a report Tuesday. SEE ALSO: It's now legal to eat genetically modified salmon in the U.S. The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine concluded that tinkering with the genetics of what we eat doesn't produce the "Frankenfood" monster some opponents claim … [Link]
Mashable » Dr. Luke's label won't let Kesha perform at Billboard Music Awards
UPDATE: May 17, 2016, 4:17 p.m. PDT Kesha has issued a statement on Instagram denying that her Billboard Music Awards performance was ever going to be about Dr. Luke. Rather, she was going to perform a cover of Bob Dylan's "It Ain't Me, Babe." "I'm very sad and sorry to say I won't be allowed to do this. I just … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber's face tattoo may be a loving Ryan Gosling tribute
Justin Bieber hasn't Instagrammed an old photo with Selena Gomez in nearly two months or been using the platform to track down hot girls, which seems like personal growth. In fact, Biebs has a new, potentially healthier Instagram obsession: your crush from four years ago, Ryan Gosling. Specifically, Ryan Gosling in The Place Beyond the Pines. Bieber shared a couple photos … [Link]
Mashable » Helmet cam captures intense plane crash landing from inside the aircraft
Helmet cam footage from a skydiver captured an intense crash landing after a mechanical malfunction forced the plane to the ground near Lodi airport in California on Thursday. The clip begins just as the the plane approaches a field to make an emergency landing. SEE ALSO: Helmet cam shows biker's terrifying close call with a bear At first the landing … [Link]
Popular Science » Brilliant Fireball Seen Over The Northeast Coast
Space A fireworks display from space Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a giant ball of flame barreling towards Earth! [Link]
WIRED » Sanders Condemns Nevada Violence—and the State’s Democratic Party
This doesn't bode well for the July convention. The post Sanders Condemns Nevada Violence—and the State's Democratic Party appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Theoretical Breakthrough Made In Random Number Generation
msm1267 quotes a report from Threatpost: Two University of Texas academics have made what some experts believe is a breakthrough in random number generation that could have longstanding implications for cryptography and computer security. David Zuckerman, a computer science professor, and Eshan Chattopadhyay, a graduate student, published a paper in March that will be presented in June at the Symposium … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » What it Means for an Organization to Have an API Mindset
How do you arrive at an API centric enterprise? You get there with an API culture. Then, how do you cultivate an API culture? You have a team with an API mindset. Then, how do you develop an API mindset? Like good API design, it's simpler than you may expect. Just asking the right questions can create an API mindset. … [Link]
Mashable » Run for your lives! A Post-It War has begun in NYC
They have fought wars with drones, with atom bombs and now, advertisers have invented an even more deadly weapon — Post-it notes. Canal Street in New York City is home to some of the city's best advertising agencies and most mediocre Chinese food. In the past week, agencies on the street have staged an elaborate Post-it war on their company … [Link]
Mashable » YouTube Red launches in Australia, but questions remain
YouTube's subscription service, YouTube Red, along with the company's specialised music app, launched in Australia on Wednesday, but the specifics of the deal it offers artists are still unclear. Australia, the service's first market outside the U.S. since it launched in October, will be another opportunity for the company to find out whether people are willing to pay for YouTube. … [Link]
Mashable » Mama bear and 4 cubs surprise drivers on North Carolina road
These animals are bears, not chickens, but that didn't stop them from crossing the road. Travis Platek, the son of a tour coordinator at North Carolina's Grandfather Mountain, captured footage Sunday of a mother bear and her four cubs bounding across a road in downtown Banner Elk. Luckily, cars stopped to let the family pass, and all five bears went … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix's 'Narcos' headed to Univision in unique programming deal
For the first time ever, Netflix is taking some of its programming to broadcast TV. On Tuesday, the Los Gatos-based streaming giant and Univision announced an unprecedented broadcast deal that will bring season one of Netflix's Narcos to the TV chanel. The Golden Globe-nominated show, which follows stories of drug kingpins in the late 1980s, will air on the network later … [Link]
Slashdot » SourceForge Tightens Security With Malware Scans
Christine Hall at FOSS Force reports: It appears as if the new owners at SourceForge are serious about fixing the mistakes made by the sites previous owners. FOSS Force has just learned that as of today, the software repository used by many free and open source projects is scanning all hosted projects for malware. Projects that don't make the grade … [Link]
Mashable » Substitute teacher leaves detailed account of horrific day
The life of a substitute is thankless and sometimes traumatizing. As a kid, few truly appreciate the hard work and role of a sub. Most students see their teacher being absent from class as a way to goof off and not do work. This class would definitely agree. A recent photo submitted to Reddit's r/funny details a substitute teacher's account … [Link]
Mashable » This guy's basketball trick shot will blow your hair back
Making a trick shot isn't just about making the shot. You need the blind confidence of knowing that it's going in, before it goes in. SEE ALSO: Watch this guy's epic trick shot using two golf clubs and a red cup Cullen Melton has the latter part of the equation nailed down, but not so much the former. Which makes for … [Link]
Mashable » Congress stops medical marijuana research in its tracks
While there is increasing evidence that medical marijuana could be a viable alternative to opioids in terms of pain management, a new report indicates that Congress is still not prepared to give the scientific community the green light to dig any deeper into this progressive concept Earlier last week, the U.S. House Rules Committee voted against two proposed amendments that … [Link]
Mashable » Jessica Alba accurately describes WebMD as a 'black hole of anxiety'
Jessica Alba knows that sometimes, the Internet is where all your greatest fears convene to push your last shreds of peace of mind into oblivion. “I think WebMD is a black hole of anxiety and I don’t recommend it," Alba told Mashable after picking up her Entrepreneur of the Year Webby Award for founding Honest Company, a consumer information company … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon's Fire TV adds more Alexa-powered video and search features
Amazon has announced plans to roll out an update to its Fire TV media player in the coming weeks that will include enhanced Alexa functionality SEE ALSO: Google's Amazon Echo killer could be called 'Chirp' and launch this year Among the new features is the ability to directly interact with some of the device's biggest name content apps, including HBO … [Link]
Mashable » Man heroically rescues little lizard stuck in a wall
Poor little buddy. After one too many insects, this little lizard somehow ended up getting stuck while attempting to enter its lair through a tiny hole. Thankfully, this brave soul was there, armed with a screwdriver and a hammer to free the tiny lizard. Comedian returns to subway to read fake, raunchy books Brave supermodel Gigi Hadid dares to eat … [Link]
Mashable » Nick Offerman offers woodworking advice in delightful 'This Old House' clip
By now you now that Nick Offerman does not mess around when it comes to woodworking. The former Parks and Recreation star owns his own wood shop, where he and a few employees build and sell items like cutting boards, coffee tables and even mustache combs. SEE ALSO: Nick Offerman built Stephen Colbert a table for the 'Late Show' Offerman … [Link]
Mashable » Comedian returns to subway to read fake, raunchy books
There's nothing like perusing the pages of Gay Garfield on your morning commute to stimulate your mind for the day. Lewd book enthusiast Scott Rogowsky is back with more fake book reading, and this time he's added a friend to the fun: YouTube's Smoothiefreak, a.k.a. Aki~ Hughes. Brave supermodel Gigi Hadid dares to eat burger on TV Mariah Carey bemoans the horrors of … [Link]
Mashable » Here's your first, real drool-worthy look at Harry Styles with short hair
Are you ready? Are you sure can handle it? Probably. It's just a dude with short hair. SEE ALSO: What your favorite celebrities would look like as redheads The tween girls and boys of the Internet (tweens is a mental state, not an actual age) went into a drooling panic late Monday when a paparazzi image of a hatless Harry … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram star recreates herself into vintage famous female icons
After all, tomorrow is another day… to dress as a new femme fatale. True vintage fan, Instagrammer Annelies Maria Francine, finds the beauty in days gone by with stunningly accurate recreations of famous ladies in historical pop culture. SEE ALSO: Toast the dog takes modeling lessons from Gigi Hadid's Instagram Annelies, whose Instagram bio describes herself as a 17-year-old "with … [Link]
Mashable » Why 4 emerging tech hubs are luring startups away from Silicon Valley
If you were thinking about setting up shop in the tech capital of the world — whether it's for your first office or your fourteenth — it'd be wise to take a moment and ask one crucial question: Is it really worth it? Sure, you'd be at the epicenter of innovation, surrounded by brilliant minds, mega-corporations and venture capital heavyweights begging … [Link]
Mashable » Mom writes 'permission slip' letting sons climb trees after adult chastises them
Who knew you needed a permission slip to climb a tree? Julia Holcombe's sons Ryan and Patrick, both 12, often climb trees with their friends after school in Yardley, Pennsylvania. But last week, a buzzkill adult put a damper on their fun. According to Ryan, the man — a stranger — approached the kids as they played, then immediately told … [Link]
Mashable » We tried Amazon's new food delivery in Manhattan. It was fine.
Amazon officially launched its food delivery service in Manhattan and Dallas on Tuesday. We tried it — and it was fine. Amazon, which offers food delivery to members of Prime, its premium subscription service for expedited deliveries, has already launched the service in Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Diego, Austin, Baltimore and Portland, Ore Delivery is free and … [Link]
Mashable » Police officer charged with murder 5 years after on-duty shooting in St. Louis
Former St. Louis police officer Jason Stockley and his partner spotted what they thought was a drug deal going down in the parking lot of Church's Chicken nearly five years ago, in December, 2011. What happened over the next several minutes would land Stockley in jail and charged with first-degree murder on Monday, five years later. SEE ALSO: Police chief … [Link]
Mashable » Bill Gates' summer reading list will make your vacation a whole lot nerdier
On Tuesday, Microsoft founder Bill Gates revealed his summer reading list, recommending five books he thinks you should check out this upcoming season. Aaaannnddd unsurprisingly, the books he selected are super nerdy. (As a fellow nerd, I mean that in the best way possible.) SEE ALSO: 11 tips and tricks to make yourself read more "This summer, my recommended reading list … [Link]
Mashable » Restaurant hosts and hostesses share their biggest annoyances on the job
Next time you're dining out, you might want to pay a bit more attention to the way you treat your host or hostess. 16 restaurant workers revealed in the Whisper app just how strong of an impact customer behavior can have on their dining experience. See also: 19 weird ways people kill time when they're bored at work Turns out, the … [Link]
Mashable » 4 myths that will change how you define bullying
Bullying is an abuse of power that makes someone feel small. It can happen at school, on the playground and online. Sometimes it draws an audience of onlookers who may or may not stand up for the victim. Bullying was once considered an acceptable, even appropriate, part of growing up. Now education and prevention campaigns urge young people to call out … [Link]
Popular Science » Lockheed Martin Wants To Send Humans To Mars In 12 Years
Space Orbiting laboratory could pave the way for a landing party Before our species set foot on the moon, we orbited it first. The same will probably be true for Mars, and on Wednesday, Lockheed Martin plans to unveil its vision for a… [Link]
Mashable » Netflix's 'Narcos' headed to Univision in unique programming deal
For the first time ever, Netflix is taking some of its programming to broadcast TV. On Tuesday, the Los Gatos-based streaming giant and Univision announced an unprecedented broadcast deal that will bring season one of Netflix's Narcos to the TV chanel. The Golden Globe-nominated show, which follows stories of drug kingpins in the late 1980s, will air on the network later … [Link]
Mashable » Substitute teacher leaves detailed account of horrific day
The life of a substitute is thankless and sometimes traumatizing. As a kid, few truly appreciate the hard work and role of a sub. Most students see their teacher being absent from class as a way to goof off and not do work. This class would definitely agree. A recent photo submitted to Reddit's r/funny details a substitute teacher's account … [Link]
WIRED » Knocki Lets You Control Your Smart Home by Tapping on Walls and Tables
With a AAA-powered Wi-Fi puck, you can tap on a table to set off a symphony of IoT reactions. The post Knocki Lets You Control Your Smart Home by Tapping on Walls and Tables appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » This guy's basketball trick shot will blow your hair back
Making a trick shot isn't just about making the shot. You need the blind confidence of knowing that it's going in, before it goes in. SEE ALSO: Watch this guy's epic trick shot using two golf clubs and a red cup Cullen Melton has the latter part of the equation nailed down, but not so much the former. Which makes for … [Link]
Slashdot » It's Trivially Easy To Identify You Based On Records of Your Calls and Texts
Reader erier2003 shares an article on Daily Dot: Contrary to the claims of America's top spies, the details of your phone calls and text messages — including when they took place and whom they involved — are no less revealing than the actual contents of those communications. In a study published online Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National … [Link]
Mashable » Congress stops medical marijuana research in its tracks
While there is increasing evidence that medical marijuana could be a viable alternative to opioids in terms of pain management, a new report indicates that Congress is still not prepared to give the scientific community the green light to dig any deeper into this progressive concept Earlier last week, the U.S. House Rules Committee voted against two proposed amendments that … [Link]
Mashable » Brand New brings back the self-loathing you love with 'I Am A Nightmare'
Jesse Lacey still firmly believes that his heart is a pile of trash lit on fire that turns pure souls into charred remains while they try to save him. "I'm not a prophecy come true," Lacey warns on Brand New's brand new single. "I've just been goddamn mean to you." You can pre-order the "I Am a Nightmare" vinyl single … [Link]
Mashable » Graphic novel of the week: Should you follow 'Unfollow'?
It's the most intriguing idea for a contemporary comic book series I've seen in a long time: A dying social media billionaire flies 140 random users (140 characters, get it?) to his private island. He tells his guests he's dividing up his $18 billion fortune between them — but if any of them should die, everyone's share of the pie … [Link]
Mashable » Peace treaties need to address indigenous women, U.N. official says
UNITED NATIONS — Indigenous women are disproportionately the victims and survivors of violence in conflict zones, and peace treaties must include clauses to protect this twice-marginalized population, a United Nations special investigator said Tuesday. Victoria Tauli-Corpuz, the U.Nspecial rapporteur on the rights of indigenous people, painted a devastating picture of the plight of indigenous women in conflicts, where fighting often … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How Sentiment and Timing Impact Interpretation of Business Performance Data
Customer experience affects both top and bottom lines. According to Forrester Research, a modest shift in customer experience for a $10 billion company increases product sales by $64 million, reduces churn by $116 million, and improves revenue $103 million by word of mouth alone. To further illustrate this point, consider:
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Mashable » Google's new gigapixel camera captures every paint stroke in famous artwork
Cancel that trip to the Louvre. You'll never get closer to master art works than through Google's freakishly powerful, robotic Art Camera. SEE ALSO: Sony Xperia XA Ultra has a huge screen and a 16-megapixel selfie camera Google's Cultural Institute is filled with hundreds of thousands of artifacts that you can view online, and about 200 of them are gigapixel … [Link]
Mashable » Rat-infested restaurant kitchen is a thing of nightmares
A teeny-tiny mouse creeping around is enough to get some people jumping on chairs, but this family of rats will have even the bravest souls lunging for higher ground. Not that it would help much, because these rats can basically fly. As soon as the person filming this video enters the unknown kitchen and flips on the light, more than … [Link]
Mashable » Mississippi district will desegregate schools after half-century fight
Cleveland, Mississippi schools have been segregated for decades, but the area's predominantly black and predominantly white schools will now merge after a half-century-long legal battle ended on Monday, with a federal court ruling that said the notion of "separate but equal" had to go. “Six decades after the Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education declared that ‘separate but equal has … [Link]
Popular Science » Smallpox Has Been Eradicated, So Why Keep Vials Of It Around?
Health New Errol Morris short documentary 'Demon In The Freezer' asks the question Now it's the subject of a new short documentary (17:55 minutes) by award-winning filmmaker Errol Morris… [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Releases Big 'Convenience Rollup' Update For Windows 7
Microsoft has released a "convenience rollup" update for Windows 7 computers. The update to the nearly seven-year-old operating system brings with it a number of security fixes and patches that Microsoft labels as "recommended." Mary Jo Foley, reporting for ZDNet: The convenience rollup — officially known as Windows 7 SP1 convenience rollup — isn't Service Pack 2 for Windows 7, … [Link]
Popular Science » Your Next Smartphone Could Be A Transformer
Gadgets A device that shapeshifts to your needs Your Next Smartphone Could Be A Transformer… [Link]
Popular Science » FindFace App Revolutionizes Stalking
Technology Look up personal data about anyone on the street Look up personal data of anyone on the street… [Link]
Mashable » 'Fear the Walking Dead' star previews Strand's 'crossroads' in midseason finale
Warning: This post contains spoilers about the latest episode of Fear the Walking Dead. Victor Strand is not going to be the same man he once was following the death of his partner on Fear the Walking Dead. In Sunday's episode, upon arriving at the home he'd been walking about much of the season, Strand discovered his lover Thomas Abigail, … [Link]
Mashable » Bay Area startup is testing self-driving semis on California freeways
Do you think autonomous trucks will still be able to blow the air horn for school children? SEE ALSO: Hitch Theaters will let you enjoy movie night almost anywhere Otto, a Bay Area-based autonomous mobility startup, announced Tuesday morning that it has been testing self-driving semi trucks on American freeways. Moreover, it aims to retrofit big rigs with its autonomous … [Link]
Mashable » If Arya Stark walked into a Starbucks …
If a girl has no name, what is a barista supposed to write on her Starbucks cup? Though the world of Westeros is dark and full of terrors, at least it doesn't have chain coffee shops. Otherwise, Arya Stark might run into a new kind of danger. A danger called Starbucks anonymity. The nightmare comes to life in this Game … [Link]
Mashable » Smart tampon reminds you when it's time to tug
Menstruation. It’s a reality that 50% of the populous experiences but a topic that doesn’t get a lot of discussion — especially in tech circles. A new startup is hoping to change the conversation with a smart tampon called my.Flow, intended to help manage and track menstruation needs. SEE ALSO: Tampons that change the world, one period at a time As … [Link]
Popular Science » Which Brands Of Hard Drive Are Most Likely To Fail?
Gadgets A new analysis points fingers These Are The Hard Drives Most Likely To Fail… [Link]
Slashdot » IBM's Optical Storage Is 50 Times Faster Than Flash, And Also Cheaper
Flash storage is not as fast as the main memory (RAM); but RAM can't be used to store your regular files because of its volatile nature (and also because it's expensive). It appears we may soon have the perfect middle ground of the two. Scientists at IBM have demonstrated reliably storing 3 bits of data per cell using a relatively … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Hawking teaches you how to think like a genius in his new TV series
Renowned cosmologist Stephen Hawking is coming to the small screen in the U.S. starting Wednesday, when a six-part series begins airing on PBS and National Geographic. The show, Genius By Stephen Hawking, explores what it takes to think like a scientific genius. SEE ALSO: There's a star nearly 5 light-years from Earth. Stephen Hawking is sending a spacecraft to it … [Link]
Mashable » Jessica Alba accurately describes WebMD as a 'black hole of anxiety'
Jessica Alba knows that sometimes, the Internet is where all your greatest fears convene to push your last shreds of peace of mind into oblivion. “I think WebMD is a black hole of anxiety and I don’t recommend it," Alba told Mashable after picking up her Entrepreneur of the Year Webby Award for founding Honest Company, a consumer information company … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon's Fire TV adds more Alexa-powered video and search features
Amazon has announced plans to roll out an update to its Fire TV media player in the coming weeks that will include enhanced Alexa functionality SEE ALSO: Google's Amazon Echo killer could be called 'Chirp' and launch this year Among the new features is the ability to directly interact with some of the device's biggest name content apps, including HBO … [Link]
Mashable » Man heroically rescues little lizard stuck in a wall
Poor little buddy. After one too many insects, this little lizard somehow ended up getting stuck while attempting to enter its lair through a tiny hole. Thankfully, this brave soul was there, armed with a screwdriver and a hammer to free the tiny lizard. Justin Timberlake's 'Can't Stop the Feeling' video is an LA dance party Mama bear and 4 … [Link]
Mashable » Nick Offerman offers woodworking advice in delightful 'This Old House' clip
By now you now that Nick Offerman does not mess around when it comes to woodworking. The former Parks and Recreation star owns his own wood shop, where he and a few employees build and sell items like cutting boards, coffee tables and even mustache combs. SEE ALSO: Nick Offerman built Stephen Colbert a table for the 'Late Show' Offerman … [Link]
Mashable » Erykah Badu has the best response if you ask what her scent is
There's the way mere mortals speak, and then there's the way musician, moonlighting doula and Dallas dweller Erykah Badu speaks. Conversations are littered with little Baduizms, quick references to planets and astrology. At the Webby Awards on Monday night, the artist spoke with Mashable about her latest mixtape, But You Cain't Use My Phone, and how the internet has changed the way she releases … [Link]
Mashable » Comedian returns to subway to read fake, raunchy books
There's nothing like perusing the pages of Gay Garfield on your morning commute to stimulate your mind for the day. Lewd book enthusiast Scott Rogowsky is back with more fake book reading, and this time he's added a friend to the fun: YouTube's Smoothiefreak, a.k.a. Aki~ Hughes. Brave supermodel Gigi Hadid dares to eat burger on TV Mariah Carey bemoans the horrors of … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Hawking teaches you how to think like a genius in his new TV series
Renowned cosmologist Stephen Hawking is coming to the small screen in the U.S. starting Wednesday, when a six-part series begins airing on PBS and National Geographic. The show, Genius By Stephen Hawking, explores what it takes to think like a scientific genius. SEE ALSO: There's a star nearly 5 light-years from Earth. Stephen Hawking is sending a spacecraft to it … [Link]
Mashable » Here's your first, real drool-worthy look at Harry Styles with short hair
Are you ready? Are you sure can handle it? Probably. It's just a dude with short hair. SEE ALSO: What your favorite celebrities would look like as redheads The tween girls and boys of the Internet (tweens is a mental state, not an actual age) went into a drooling panic late Monday when a paparazzi image of a hatless Harry … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram star recreates herself into vintage famous female icons
After all, tomorrow is another day… to dress as a new femme fatale. True vintage fan, Instagrammer Annelies Maria Francine, finds the beauty in days gone by with stunningly accurate recreations of famous ladies in historical pop culture. SEE ALSO: Toast the dog takes modeling lessons from Gigi Hadid's Instagram Annelies, whose Instagram bio describes herself as a 17-year-old "with … [Link]
Slashdot » Gadget Claims To Fit In Your Ear and Translate Foreign Languages In Real-Time
An anonymous reader cites a report on the Telegraph about a tiny gadget that lets two people who speak a different language understand each other. The gadget dubbed Pilot translates English, French, Spanish and Italian. Pilot, which is yet to be launched, is priced at $129. From the report: It works by being connected to two different people, speaking two … [Link]
Mashable » Why 4 emerging tech hubs are luring startups away from Silicon Valley
If you were thinking about setting up shop in the tech capital of the world — whether it's for your first office or your fourteenth — it'd be wise to take a moment and ask one crucial question: Is it really worth it? Sure, you'd be at the epicenter of innovation, surrounded by brilliant minds, mega-corporations and venture capital heavyweights begging … [Link]
Mashable » Mom writes 'permission slip' letting sons climb trees after adult chastises them
Who knew you needed a permission slip to climb a tree? Julia Holcombe's sons Ryan and Patrick, both 12, often climb trees with their friends after school in Yardley, Pennsylvania. But last week, a buzzkill adult put a damper on their fun. According to Ryan, the man — a stranger — approached the kids as they played, then immediately told … [Link]
Mashable » We tried Amazon's new food delivery in Manhattan. It was fine.
Amazon officially launched its food delivery service in Manhattan and Dallas on Tuesday. We tried it — and it was fine. Amazon, which offers food delivery to members of Prime, its premium subscription service for expedited deliveries, has already launched the service in Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Diego, Austin, Baltimore and Portland, Ore Delivery is free and … [Link]
Mashable » Police officer charged with murder 5 years after on-duty shooting in St. Louis
Former St. Louis police officer Jason Stockley and his partner spotted what they thought was a drug deal going down in the parking lot of Church's Chicken nearly five years ago, in December, 2011. What happened over the next several minutes would land Stockley in jail and charged with first-degree murder on Monday, five years later. SEE ALSO: Police chief … [Link]
Mashable » Bill Gates' summer reading list will make your vacation a whole lot nerdier
On Tuesday, Microsoft founder Bill Gates revealed his summer reading list, recommending five books he thinks you should check out this upcoming season. Aaaannnddd unsurprisingly, the books he selected are super nerdy. (As a fellow nerd, I mean that in the best way possible.) SEE ALSO: 11 tips and tricks to make yourself read more "This summer, my recommended reading list … [Link]
Slashdot » Symantec Antivirus Products Vulnerable To Horrid Overflow Bug
An anonymous reader writes: Tavis Ormandy of Google's Project Zero team has discovered a vulnerability in Symantec Antivirus Engine. The said engine is vulnerable to a buffer overflow when parsing malformed portable-executable (PE) header files, reports ZDNet. "Such malformed PE files can be received through incoming email, downloading of a document or application, or by visiting a malicious web site," … [Link]
Mashable » Restaurant hosts and hostesses share their biggest annoyances on the job
Next time you're dining out, you might want to pay a bit more attention to the way you treat your host or hostess. 16 restaurant workers revealed in the Whisper app just how strong of an impact customer behavior can have on their dining experience. See also: 19 weird ways people kill time when they're bored at work Turns out, the … [Link]
Mashable » 4 myths that will change how you define bullying
Bullying is an abuse of power that makes someone feel small. It can happen at school, on the playground and online. Sometimes it draws an audience of onlookers who may or may not stand up for the victim. Bullying was once considered an acceptable, even appropriate, part of growing up. Now education and prevention campaigns urge young people to call out … [Link]
Mashable » Elon Musk vows to 'make it right' after report of Tesla using foreign workers paid $5 per hour
Elon Musk and Tesla are scrambling to regain the moral high ground after a detailed and highly critical report this week alleged the company used subcontractors who were paid as little as $5 per hour to build a paint shop. One employee of the subcontractor in particular, a 42-year-old man named Gregor Lesnik who left his pregnant girlfriend in Slovenia … [Link]
WIRED » 5 Reasons You Should Be Reading Secret Coders
The graphic novel series is meant to get kids into computer science—but it's not just child's play. Here's why you should read Gene Luen Yang's series, too. The post 5 Reasons You Should Be Reading Secret Coders appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Microbiomania: The science behind the hype of probiotic regimes
In the wake of the White House’s new initiative to understand the microbiome, New Scientist reveals what is known about the microbes that live in our bodies [Link]
Popular Science » Meet ‘Snips,’ A Virtual Assistant That Doesn’t Talk Back
Technology Outsource your brain You Can Outsource Your Brain To Snips, A Virtual Assistant That Doesn't Talk Back… [Link]
Popular Science » Fallout 4 Mods Allow Nature to Reclaim the Wasteland
From Our Blogs: Boxplot Fallout 4: Resurrection shows players a more accurate apocalypse Trade in the cliche, brown wasteland for lush green with this new Fallout mod. [Link]
Mashable » Pilot earbuds are like a real life, language-translating babel fish
The world has thousands of languages, each with their own unique structures and rules. In the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy universe, this galactic-scale conundrum is solved with a babel fish, a fish you stick in your ear that eats other people's brainwaves and excretes a translation into your mind. We don't have a mythical fish like this on Earth though, … [Link]
Mashable » 10 graduation speeches which pumped up students for real life
Graduation is the first step. Once that's done, then it's figuring out what on earth you're going to do for Step 2. It helps to be told that at least some people have figured out what those next steps look like. With that in mind, here are 10 notable commencement speakers by people who have figured out what to do … [Link]
Mashable » Extremely bright fireball in northern U.S. and Canada captured on video
A large fireball streaked through the night sky above the northeastern United States in the early hours of Tuesday morning, allowing lucky people on the ground to catch sight of the extremely bright cosmic object. The American Meteor Society (AMS) has received about 330 reports of the fireball seen above Ontario, Massachusetts, Maine, New York, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania and other states … [Link]
Mashable » 6 smart home styling and setup tips the connected-tech enthusiast needs to know
Call us retro, but every time we hear the phrase "smart home," our minds spin straight to the sky-high dwelling of the Jetsons and their humanoid robot Rosie. And while we yearn for the next-level automation and connectivity the futuristic abode offers, all that chrome and glass is a little colder than the home sweet home of our dreams The reality … [Link]
Mashable » Man surprises his girlfriend by proposing during their maternity photo shoot
Coming up with the perfect marriage proposal can be difficult, but luckily things seemed to fall right into place for Louis Bruno. Bruno decided that in order to successfully achieve the key element of surprise and capture the amazing moment on camera, he would propose to his girlfriend Lorenza Pardo during their maternity photo shoot. SEE ALSO: Couple's romantic photoshoot gets … [Link]
Mashable » Why companies keep making pink devices
Apple calls it rose gold, Sony calls it coral, but there's no doubt the devices they are referring to are all pinkMashable Creative Producer Sam Sheffer explains the pink gadget trend and why it's not going to end anytime soon.More details: http://on.mash.to/27vNATa Read more…More about Tech, Dev Design, Gadgets, Mobile, and Iphone 6s [Link]
Slashdot » YouTube Is Guilty Of Criminal Racketeering, Grammy Winner Says
An anonymous reader cites a TorrentFreak report (edited and condensed): YouTube is guilty of criminal racketeering. That's the headline-grabbing claim of Grammy award winning musician Maria Schneider, who claims that the Google-owned site is abusing the Digital Millennium Copyright Act to siphon money away from musicians into its own pockets. Over the years, Google has transformed into the new bad … [Link]
Mashable » Listen here: 10 great podcasts for book lovers
As any reader will tell you, a good book doesn't end when you've flipped the last page. There's always more to learn, plots to discuss, themes to debate and backstories to flesh out. And that's where podcasts come in. SEE ALSO: Nerd out about books with the new MashReads podcast With the ongoing boom in podcasting, there have been no shortage … [Link]
Mashable » Lena Dunham pulls a Beyoncé, drops surprise book
Lena Dunham just changed the game with that literary drop. Girls creator Lena Dunham pulled a Beyoncé on Tuesday, releasing a surprise new book Is It Evil Not To Be Sure. The book is a limited edition printing of Dunham's 2005-06 diaries, which offers a brief glimpse at who Dunham describes as "a woefully misguided girl desperate to be embraced by … [Link]
Mashable » Saudi cleric bans use of Snapchat filters calling them 'sinful'
A prominent Saudi cleric has prohibited the use of filters on the popular Snapchat app claiming they are "sinful". Nasser al-Omar, who has more than two million Twitter followers, called on the faithful to avoid "distorting the image of the human face and the creation of God just to make people laugh". Even though he did not name the app, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Rocky Horror' live teaser debuts Laverne Cox as Frank-N-Furter
The first teaser for Fox's forthcoming Rocky Horror Picture Show is here, but the question remains: Exactly how are they going to do this time warp, again? Orange is the New Black star Laverne Cox, widely hailed as a slam-dunk choice for gender-bending mad scientist from outer space Frank-N-Furter (played in the film by Tim Curry), gets her big intro … [Link]
Mashable » How Cliff Bleszinski's recurring nightmare inspired 'Lawbreakers'
It’s been nearly a decade since Gears of War launched. A lot has changed in 10 years: The Xbox 360 has given way to the Xbox One, Gears went on to be a blockbuster franchise for Microsoft, and developer Epic Games lost its Design Director, Cliff Bleszinski, who then went by the nickname “CliffyB.” SEE ALSO: How 'Assassin's Creed Syndicate' … [Link]
Mashable » Healthy otter snacks gleefully on plain, boring lettuce
When humans eat dry salad, it's horrifying. But when otters eat dry salad, it's adorable. Case in point: this cute little otter, who couldn't be happier to be munching (loudly) on a bare, moderately nutritious leaf. SEE ALSO: Squealing otters couldn't be happier to eat their lunch Fear not, though: it also enjoys these compact pellets, which we assume are … [Link]
Mashable » Jason Momoa has a hot take on that Daenerys moment on 'Game of Thrones'
Warning: Hot Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 4 spoilers ahead. Khal Drogo may be gone, but he'll always be the moon of our lives. Jason Momoa, whose character met an unfortunate end in Season 1 of Game of Thrones, still watches the show religiously, if nothing but to cheer on his strong, powerful TV wife, Daenerys Targaryen. SEE ALSO: 16 … [Link]
Mashable » Gigi Hadid takes casual game of Catchphrase very seriously
Gigi Hadid likes her chokers plentiful and her party games efficient. The model teamed up with Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper for an impassioned game of Catchphrase on Monday's Tonight Show. Their opponents, Jimmy Fallon and Andy Samberg, were pretty chill about the whole matchup — all in good, televised fun, right? But not Gigi Hadid. Gigi Hadid was … [Link]
Mashable » Who is the Knick at the center of Biggie's 'I Got A Story To Tell'? Fat Joe says Anthony Mason.
The biggest question in sports and the biggest question in music may be one and the same. Who was Biggie Smalls rapping about in his 1997 track "I Got A Story To Tell"? It was a New York Knicks player whose woman Biggie once knew quite intimately, if you believe the yarn he spun back in '97. But which Knicks … [Link]
Mashable » Can you spot the rude word hiding in this 'Countdown' anagram?
LONDON — Channel 4 quiz show Countdown isn't usually a laugh a minute, but there are occasionally some unexpectedly amusing moments. On Monday night's show, contestants fought to make the longest anagram out of the following letters: "XHBLOUEMG". SEE ALSO: 14 of the most spectacularly awkward live British TV moments of 2015 One man came back with "bulge", which was … [Link]
Mashable » Dig shows that scholars have more to learn about Shakespeare's theaters
LONDON — London's relentless building boom has dug up another chunk of the city's history — one with a surprise for scholars of Shakespearean theater. Archaeologists are excavating the remains of the Curtain, a 16th-century playhouse where some of the Bard's plays were first staged, before a new apartment tower sprouts on the site. Unexpectedly, the dig has revealed that … [Link]
Mashable » Rose gold everything: More and more gadgets are going 'pink'
When the Apple Watch was released in 2015, Apple unwittingly ushered in the era of rose gold — a light, tasteful pink color that has now spread across a range of devices and even influenced the palettes of other companies' gadgets. Rose gold isn't just a fad, though — pink gadgets are here to stay. SEE ALSO: Watch the rose … [Link]
Mashable » The 1977 NYC subway, in a series of melancholic diptychs
Image: Alen MacWeeneyIn 1977, photographer Alen MacWeeney captured a melancholy, painterly series of images of people on New York’s subways.Born in Dublin, MacWeeney began his photographic career in Paris as an assistant to Richard Avedon.After moving to New York, he became captivated by the challenge of making images of people sitting and standing in the bright confines of subway cars. He … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Timberlake's 'Can't Stop the Feeling' video is an LA dance party
If Justin Timberlake's new single were a PSA, the message would be to just keep dancing. Since the start of Timberlake's career, music videos have become vehicles for storytelling and evolved into full-length films, but for "Can't Stop the Feeling" lets the music talk so all you have to do is dance. SEE ALSO: Justin Timberlake's new song, 'Can't Stop … [Link]
Mashable » Guy brings cat to prom and gets the best Photoshop battle
It was inevitable, really. The Internet was equally delighted and confused on Monday after Imgur user caroline12006 posted a photo of her brother Sam Steingard and his cat Ruby, dressed to impress in full prom attire. "My brother took our cat to prom," the post headline read. SEE ALSO: Awkward half-cat loafing on the stairs sparks Photoshop battle no one expected Shortly after … [Link]
Mashable » British woman gets an unwelcome surprise in her supermarket garden salad
LONDON — It may be called a "garden salad," but there are limits. Donna Lang recently tweeted the following video at British supermarket Tesco after she apparently found an unexpected addition in her pre-packaged salad. SEE ALSO: Family finds live rat in their Tesco food delivery "This is what I found in my ready to eat garden salad bowl," wrote … [Link]
Mashable » Ducklings enjoy a nice stay on Capybara Island
These adorable little duckings recently took a relaxing trip to the stunning Capybara Island. By that, we mean they hopped on the back of their capybara friend, JoeJoe, in the bathtub to make up for the lack of an actual sandy beach in their lives. Luckily, the capybara seems to enjoy the bath just as much as his duckling fans. … [Link]
Mashable » What happened when a popular Bollywood singer took to the streets of Mumbai in disguise
As part of a social experiment, Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam recently disguised himself as a middle-aged man and performed the streets of Mumbai. The video by YouTube channel Being Indian shows Nigam using prosthetics and makeup to don the appearance of an ageing street performer. SEE ALSO: Singer Sonu Nigam gives flight passengers an impromptu mid-air concert As Nigam belted … [Link]
Mashable » You'll soon be able to divorce without a judge in France
The French government plans to allow divorce by mutual consent to proceed without a judge, to simplify and accelerate the process. Details are to be discussed at the lower house of parliament during a debate starting Tuesday on a bill to modernize the country's justice system. SEE ALSO: Shanghai plans to make it easier to get divorced Family associations expressed … [Link]
Mashable » The challenges of building a global startup in six new languages
Although India, Brazil, Spain and Mexico are among its 10 biggest markets, graphic design startup Canva has so far only been available in English. For a company that has set its sights on reaching a global scale, that's been a must to change. On Tuesday, the Australian company launched six new languages online — Spanish, French,&~ Polish, German and Brazilian Portuguese — helping it reach more than 1 billion people in … [Link]
Popular Science » This Jumping Probe Might Explore Neptune’s Biggest Moon
Space The Triton Hopper can propel itself a half-mile into the air Thousands of icy worlds may exist in the solar system's Kuiper Belt. Studying these distant bodies, however, has been a challenge. Now NASA has a video detailing a… [Link]
New Scientist – News » La Niña to give some relief from warming after hottest April yet
A cooling La Niña cycle is on the way, and it will give an insight into how much of the recent warming has been down to climate change [Link]
New Scientist – News » Giraffes got their long necks thanks to a few dozen gene changes
Comparing the genome of the giraffe and its shorter-necked okapi relative has pinpointed genes likely involved in the evolution of the long neck [Link]
Slashdot » Face Recognition App Taking Russia By Storm May Bring End To Public Anonymity
An anonymous reader writes: Anonymity in public could soon become a thing of the past. A service called FindFace allows users to photograph people in a crowd and work out their identities with 70% reliability. It works by comparing photographs to profile pictures on Vkontakte, a social network popular in Russia and the former Soviet Union, with more than 200 … [Link]
Mashable » Brave supermodel Gigi Hadid dares to eat burger on TV
How to be a relatable supermodel 101: eat a burger on late-night TV. A choker-donning Gigi Hadid chatted with Jimmy Fallon Monday night about the search for the perfect NYC burger and then dared to eat one on camera — because Gigi is tearing down model stereotypes left and right. She also admitted to being really good at Blackjack thanks … [Link]
Mashable » 3 drag queens try to save Hillary Clinton’s campaign
Three of New York's finest drag queens — Scarlet Envy, Delighted Tobehere and Hattie Hathaway — as well as host Glace Chase compete in the ultimate Hillary Clinton drag raceMore details: http://on.mash.to/1W0bORQ Read more…More about Hillary Clinton, Politics, Us, Watercooler, and Videos
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WIRED » That Insane, $81M Bangladesh Bank Heist? Here’s What We Know
Someone stole $81 million from Bangladesh Bank in a matter of hours, and appears to have targeted other banks that use SWIFT. How did it occur? The post That Insane, $81M Bangladesh Bank Heist? Here's What We Know appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » George R. R. Martin's thoughts on death could be bad news for 'Game of Thrones' fans
Warning: Contains spoilers from Game of Thrones season 6, episode 4. LONDON — Anyone holding out a faint candle of hope that their favourite Game of Thrones character might actually be okay in the end — hey, they've survived this long, right? — may want to think again. In an interview with Galaxy's Edge, George R. R. Martin was asked … [Link]
Mashable » Watch weather observers battle 100-plus-mph winds on Mount Washington
Mount Washington, New Hampshire is home to the world's worst weather. At 6,288 feet, it's the location where the strongest surface wind gust was recorded — 231 miles per hour, a reading that was taken on April 12, 1934. The summit is staffed year-round by a team of intrepid weather observers and interns. One of the major challenges to making … [Link]
Mashable » Game night gets hot and bloody with 'Game of Thrones Clue'
Clue is a light-hearted mystery game in which you collect clues to solve a white-collar murder. Game of Thrones is a dark fantasy series about psychopaths who all try to kill each other so they can sit on a chair made of swords. Finally, the two are coming together to bring a little more intensity to your game night. SEE ALSO: 'Game … [Link]
Popular Science » The Case of Sepsis And The Swarming Staph
From Our Blogs: Under The Microscope Researchers have found how Staphylococcus aureus may spread in the body Staphylococcus aureus infection is serious and can quickly spread in the body. Now researchers have figured out how the bacterium may be capable of swarming. [Link]
Mashable » Cute capybara gives birth to even cuter capybara pups
LONDON — One of the world's largest rodents — the capybara — has given birth to four adorable pups at Chester Zoo. The furry rodents, which are often referred to as giant Guinea pigs, are native to South America. SEE ALSO: Teaser trailer reveals release date for 'Trainspotting' sequel For this capybara, called Lochley, her unexpected birth of four babies, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Maps Provides API Release Note Updates via RSS Feeds
The Google Maps API team maintains a set of APIs that many third parties rely on to power various functionality within apps. While the team often publishes blog announcements for major revisions and feature additions, minor tweaks and bug-fixes are often made without notice to the developer community outside of Release Notes updates.
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Slashdot » Microsoft Needs To Fix Skype
It's no secret that Microsoft has long stopped caring about Skype for Linux. But the VoIP and instant messaging service isn't exactly working well on other platforms either. Microsoft reporter and critic Tom Warren lists a number of issues he continues to face on Skype. These issues include infrequent restarts, too many update prompts, and just having to deal with … [Link]
Mashable » Mariah Carey bemoans the horrors of fluorescent lighting in first trailer for her E! series
"I have a rule which states that I will not be seen in fluorescent lighting without sunglasses — I know it's very '90s." If this what Mariah's World is going to be, sign us up. Mariah Carey makes no apologies for her diva ways — and disdain for bad lighting — in the first trailer for her upcoming E! show Mariah's … [Link]
WIRED » Marco Rubio Lets It All Out in an Epic Tweetstorm
Can you blame him? The post Marco Rubio Lets It All Out in an Epic Tweetstorm appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Silly woodpecker does not know how to peck wood
While on his walk home, a man caught the sad sight of this poor woodpecker who clearly has lost its way in life. Instead of pecking on wood, such as the many trees nearby, it chose to peck on a metal road sign — and making tooth-grindingly annoying sounds while doing so. Has this bird been sent to torment us, … [Link]
Mashable » Homes near Google co-founder Larry Page and Steve Jobs' widow aren't selling like they used to
A custom-built home in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley had its price cut by $500,000 last week after sitting on the market since the end of March — a move that would’ve been almost unfathomable a year ago and a signal that frenzied demand has peaked. The six-bedroom, five-bath house in Palo Alto — located blocks from Stanford University … [Link]
Mashable » How different cold pressed juices will affect your body and soul
Juicing used to mean an athlete was in serious trouble and losing some big endorsement deals. These days, however, even the least athletic individuals have hopped on the juice caboose. We call it that because juicing can give you an amazing ass. It comes from the nutrients or something. Instead of picturing doping and baseball, the term "juicing" now conjures … [Link]
Mashable » How Facebook's intimate VR film shows the power of what's to come
NEW YORK — I’m standing in Grand Central Station just a few feet from the iconic brass clock tower in the terminal’s main concourse. I step aside to let a young girl take a selfie and later watch a couple send their daughter off to college. To my right, I can see the Apple Store in the distance. There’s no … [Link]
Mashable » Lena Dunham pulls a Beyoncé, drops surprise book
Lena Dunham just changed the game with that literary drop. Girls creator Lena Dunham pulled a Beyoncé on Tuesday, releasing a surprise new book Is It Evil Not To Be Sure. The book is a limited edition printing of Dunham's 2005-06 diaries, which offers a brief glimpse at who Dunham describes as "a woefully misguided girl desperate to be embraced by … [Link]
Mashable » Saudi cleric bans use of Snapchat filters calling them 'sinful'
A prominent Saudi cleric has prohibited the use of filters on the popular Snapchat app claiming they are "sinful". Nasser al-Omar, who has more than two million Twitter followers, called on the faithful to avoid "distorting the image of the human face and the creation of God just to make people laugh". Even though he did not name the app, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Rocky Horror' live teaser debuts Laverne Cox as Frank-N-Furter
The first teaser for Fox's forthcoming Rocky Horror Picture Show is here, but the question remains: Exactly how are they going to do this time warp, again? Orange is the New Black star Laverne Cox, widely hailed as a slam-dunk choice for gender-bending mad scientist from outer space Frank-N-Furter (played in the film by Tim Curry), gets her big intro … [Link]
Mashable » How Cliff Bleszinski's recurring nightmare inspired 'Lawbreakers'
It’s been nearly a decade since Gears of War launched. A lot has changed in 10 years: The Xbox 360 has given way to the Xbox One, Gears went on to be a blockbuster franchise for Microsoft, and developer Epic Games lost its Design Director, Cliff Bleszinski, who then went by the nickname “CliffyB.” SEE ALSO: How 'Assassin's Creed Syndicate' … [Link]
Mashable » Healthy otter snacks gleefully on plain, boring lettuce
When humans eat dry salad, it's horrifying. But when otters eat dry salad, it's adorable. Case in point: this cute little otter, who couldn't be happier to be munching (loudly) on a bare, moderately nutritious leaf. SEE ALSO: Squealing otters couldn't be happier to eat their lunch Fear not, though: it also enjoys these compact pellets, which we assume are … [Link]
Popular Science » These New LED Matches Are Half As Useful As, Well, Matches
Gadgets That whole fire thing? It’s kind of important for people who use matches. Matchbox Instruments recently announced a disposable package of LED matches for emergencies, with an 8-hour battery life, that can be turned off to conserve battery. But… [Link]
Mashable » Jason Momoa has a hot take on that Daenerys moment on 'Game of Thrones'
Warning: Hot Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 4 spoilers ahead. Khal Drogo may be gone, but he'll always be the moon of our lives. Jason Momoa, whose character met an unfortunate end in Season 1 of Game of Thrones, still watches the show religiously, if nothing but to cheer on his strong, powerful TV wife, Daenerys Targaryen. SEE ALSO: 16 … [Link]
Mashable » Gigi Hadid takes casual game of Catchphrase very seriously
Gigi Hadid likes her chokers plentiful and her party games efficient. The model teamed up with Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper for an impassioned game of Catchphrase on Monday's Tonight Show. Their opponents, Jimmy Fallon and Andy Samberg, were pretty chill about the whole matchup — all in good, televised fun, right? But not Gigi Hadid. Gigi Hadid was … [Link]
Popular Science » What's It Like To Go To Mars And Back?
Space Mars500 crew members, in their own words Crew members from the Mars 500 isolation experiment share their experience in their own words. [Link]
New Scientist – News » World’s smallest porpoise, the vaquita, may be extinct by 2022
The vaquita is down to just 60 individuals in the Gulf of California, and Mexico's temporary ban on the use of gill nets isn't enough to save them [Link]
Mashable » Who is the Knick at the center of Biggie's 'I Got A Story To Tell'? Fat Joe says Anthony Mason.
The biggest question in sports and the biggest question in music may be one and the same. Who was Biggie Smalls rapping about in his 1997 track "I Got A Story To Tell"? It was a New York Knicks player whose woman Biggie once knew quite intimately, if you believe the yarn he spun back in '97. But which Knicks … [Link]
WIRED » The Independence Day: Resurgence Spaceship Has Its Own Gravity
In the trailer for Independence Day: Resurgence, the alien spacecraft seems to gravitationally lift some buildings. What kind of mass would it have to have to do this? The post The Independence Day: Resurgence Spaceship Has Its Own Gravity appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Can you spot the rude word hiding in this 'Countdown' anagram?
LONDON — Channel 4 quiz show Countdown isn't usually a laugh a minute, but there are occasionally some unexpectedly amusing moments. On Monday night's show, contestants fought to make the longest anagram out of the following letters: "XHBLOUEMG". SEE ALSO: 14 of the most spectacularly awkward live British TV moments of 2015 One man came back with "bulge", which was … [Link]
Mashable » Dig shows that scholars have more to learn about Shakespeare's theaters
LONDON — London's relentless building boom has dug up another chunk of the city's history — one with a surprise for scholars of Shakespearean theater. Archaeologists are excavating the remains of the Curtain, a 16th-century playhouse where some of the Bard's plays were first staged, before a new apartment tower sprouts on the site. Unexpectedly, the dig has revealed that … [Link]
Slashdot » Hackers' Website Breached by Hacker
The Nulled, one of the most popular hacker forums with more than 470,000 members has suffered a data breach. As a result of which, email addresses and private messages of all these members have leaked. According to a report on BBC, the leaked data contained more than 5,000 purchase records relating to the exchange of stolen information. From the BBC … [Link]
Popular Science » Planetarium Shows Ancient Greek Poem Was Probably Written In Early Spring
Space Written in the stars Poetry has the ability to transport us to other places and times without our bodies ever leaving the room. But where exactly does it take us? [Link]
Mashable » Rose gold everything: More and more gadgets are going 'pink'
When the Apple Watch was released in 2015, Apple unwittingly ushered in the era of rose gold — a light, tasteful pink color that has now spread across a range of devices and even influenced the palettes of other companies' gadgets. Rose gold isn't just a fad, though — pink gadgets are here to stay. SEE ALSO: Watch the rose … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Lethal injections under threat after US drug firm pulls plug
It has become a bit more difficult for US states to carry out the death penalty, thanks to an announcement by the pharmaceutical firm Pfizer [Link]
Mashable » The 1977 NYC subway, in a series of melancholic diptychs
Image: Alen MacWeeneyIn 1977, photographer Alen MacWeeney captured a melancholy, painterly series of images of people on New York’s subways.Born in Dublin, MacWeeney began his photographic career in Paris as an assistant to Richard Avedon.After moving to New York, he became captivated by the challenge of making images of people sitting and standing in the bright confines of subway cars. He … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Timberlake's 'Can't Stop the Feeling' video is an LA dance party
If Justin Timberlake's new single were a PSA, the message would be to just keep dancing. Since the start of Timberlake's career, music videos have become vehicles for storytelling and evolved into full-length films, but for "Can't Stop the Feeling" lets the music talk so all you have to do is dance. SEE ALSO: Justin Timberlake's new song, 'Can't Stop … [Link]
Slashdot » Campaign Demands Telecoms Unlock the FM Radio Found in Many Smartphones
An anonymous reader cites an article on CBC: Your smartphone may include an FM radio chip but, chances are, it doesn't work. Now, an online campaign has launched in Canada, putting pressure on telecoms and manufacturers to turn on the radio hidden in many cellphones. Titled, "free radio on my phone," the campaign says that most Android smartphones have a … [Link]
WIRED » Private Jets Get the Door-Sized Windows They Always Needed
Embraer business jet customers can now orders windows the size of standard exit door. The post Private Jets Get the Door-Sized Windows They Always Needed appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Guy brings cat to prom and gets the best Photoshop battle
It was inevitable, really. The Internet was equally delighted and confused on Monday after Imgur user caroline12006 posted a photo of her brother Sam Steingard and his cat Ruby, dressed to impress in full prom attire. "My brother took our cat to prom," the post headline read. SEE ALSO: Awkward half-cat loafing on the stairs sparks Photoshop battle no one expected Shortly after … [Link]
Popular Science » Baby Bison Euthanized After Tourists Put It In Their Car
Animals Its mother rejected it because it smelled of human The bison is our new national mammal, but that lofty designation doesn't save the species from the resounding stupidity of humans. [Link]
Slashdot » Apple, Microsoft and Other US Tech Companies Undergoing 'Security Reviews' in China
An anonymous reader writes: Chinese government is keeping an ever watchful eye on the companies doing business in the country, especially when foreign companies compete with local ones. To that end, the Chinese authorities have begun a security review among many different American technology companies like Apple and others. These, while mostly done out of the public sphere, seem to … [Link]
Mashable » British woman gets an unwelcome surprise in her supermarket garden salad
LONDON — It may be called a "garden salad," but there are limits. Donna Lang recently tweeted the following video at British supermarket Tesco after she apparently found an unexpected addition in her pre-packaged salad. SEE ALSO: Family finds live rat in their Tesco food delivery "This is what I found in my ready to eat garden salad bowl," wrote … [Link]
Popular Science » The Hit List For May 2016
Gadgets 10 things we're obsessed with this month 10 things we're obsessed with in the month of May… [Link]
Mashable » Ducklings enjoy a nice stay on Capybara Island
These adorable little duckings recently took a relaxing trip to the stunning Capybara Island. By that, we mean they hopped on the back of their capybara friend, JoeJoe, in the bathtub to make up for the lack of an actual sandy beach in their lives. Luckily, the capybara seems to enjoy the bath just as much as his duckling fans. … [Link]
Mashable » What happened when a popular Bollywood singer took to the streets of Mumbai in disguise
As part of a social experiment, Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam recently disguised himself as a middle-aged man and performed the streets of Mumbai. The video by YouTube channel Being Indian shows Nigam using prosthetics and makeup to don the appearance of an ageing street performer. SEE ALSO: Singer Sonu Nigam gives flight passengers an impromptu mid-air concert As Nigam belted … [Link]
Mashable » You'll soon be able to divorce without a judge in France
The French government plans to allow divorce by mutual consent to proceed without a judge, to simplify and accelerate the process. Details are to be discussed at the lower house of parliament during a debate starting Tuesday on a bill to modernize the country's justice system. SEE ALSO: Shanghai plans to make it easier to get divorced Family associations expressed … [Link]
WIRED » Insect Stings: Why Do They Ouch So Bad?
Justin Schmidt is a connoisseur of insect stings. The post Insect Stings: Why Do They Ouch So Bad? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Joe Hill’s The Fireman Is About the Apocalypse. Naturally, It’s Optimistic
Hill’s latest novel establishes him as an heir to the throne of his father, Stephen King. The post Joe Hill’s The Fireman Is About the Apocalypse. Naturally, It's Optimistic appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » The challenges of building a global startup in six new languages
Although India, Brazil, Spain and Mexico are among its 10 biggest markets, graphic design startup Canva has so far only been available in English. For a company that has set its sights on reaching a global scale, that's been a must to change. On Tuesday, the Australian company launched six new languages online — Spanish, French,&~ Polish, German and Brazilian Portuguese — helping it reach more than 1 billion people in … [Link]
Mashable » The NBA loves its fan-made video remixes so much that it's launching a new platform
LOS ANGELES — The NBA is embracing its fan-created video remixes. The National Basketball Association announced on Tuesday a program that looks to find and promote basketball videos created by its rabid fan base, offering creators perks and the chance to have their work seen around the world. The new video network — titled NBA Playmakers — is a partnership … [Link]
Mashable » Drag queens compete to become the next Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton is in desperate need of a rebrand. Sure, the candidate looks perfectly positioned to capture the Democratic nomination. But recent polls found that Clinton has some of the lowest "likability" ratings of any candidate in modern presidential history. It's time, pundits argue, for Hillary Clinton to remake herself — and who better for the job than drag queens? SEE … [Link]
Mashable » These beard hairs are for sale on eBay for a stomach-churning reason
LONDON — Fair warning: If you're on the cusp of tucking in to your breakfast/lunch/dinner/absolutely anything edible, you might want to revisit this article after you've finished. SEE ALSO: 7 of the strangest things ever listed on eBay Jordan Morris is studying for a Creative Advertising degree at Bucks New University, UK. Morris and his creative partner, Liberty Papworth, recently … [Link]
Mashable » If this leak is real, OnePlus 3 will join the army of iPhone clones
Known leaker of all things smartphone-related, Evan Blass, has posted a press render of what he claims is the new OnePlus flagship, the OnePlus 3. According to Blass, the new device will have a 3,000 milliamp-hour (mAh) battery and an AMOLED screen, which are OK if not exactly groundbreaking. SEE ALSO: The OnePlus X is OnePlus' best looking phone yet … [Link]
Mashable » Watch The Lonely Island sing 'I'm On A Boat' with Jimmy Fallon and the Roots
If you had access to the Internet in 2009, then you remember The Lonely Island's "I'm On A Boat." More than seven years later, the trio reprised the single on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, in promotion for band's upcoming comedy POPSTAR. Demi Lovato grills Nick Jonas about his dating history in Carpool Karaoke Orphaned baby rhinos cry after finishing … [Link]
WIRED » New HP Contraption Just Might Be 3-D Printing’s Big Moment
HP’s new 3-D printer wants to revolutionize printing all over again. The post New HP Contraption Just Might Be 3-D Printing's Big Moment appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Sketchfab wants to do for VR what YouTube did for video
The company boasting the largest online collection of 3D models, Sketchfab, is taking a dive into virtual reality And to show off exactly what's possible with the new VR dynamic, the company has launched a showcase app called Sketchfab VR, which introduces users to a number of different 3D environments that can be explored in-depth using a VR headset See also: … [Link]
Mashable » SoundHound's music app is getting hands-free voice commands
Since its launch in 2009, SoundHound has grown beyond a simple song recognition app — it can recognize songs you hum, create Pandora and Spotify playlists with the songs it recognizes, and even find and play the corresponding music videos from YouTube. With its latest update, SoundHound is integrating hands-free voice control using Houndify, the company's natural language-understanding software. SEE … [Link]
Slashdot » Warren Buffett Buys $1 Billion Stake In Apple
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNN: Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate run by Buffett, disclosed in a regulatory filing Monday that it purchased more than 9.8 million shares in Apple during the first quarter. It marks Berkshire's first investment in Apple. Berkshire acquired its position at an average price of about $109 a share. Apple's stock price has since … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Reef fish get it on with other species at melting pot islands
Genetic analysis of colourful surgeonfish from the Indo-Pacific show that most of them are hybrids of fish that became separate species hundreds of thousands of years ago [Link]
Mashable » SpiceJet flight nearly takes off without 40 passengers, then returns to pick them up
A flight operated by budget airline SpiceJet from Kochi to Mumbai nearly took off without 40 passengers, who were still travelling in a coach from the boarding gate to the aircraft. After the pilots realised what had happened, the plane returned to pick up the stranded passengers. SEE ALSO: The world’s most expensive flight costs $38,000 — one way As … [Link]
Mashable » Brooklyn Beckham and Chloe Grace Moretz are the ultimate couple goals in Instagram picture
LONDON — On May 10, Chloe Grace Moretz happily confirmed to Watch What Happens Live host Andy Cohen that Brooklyn Beckham is her bae. Now it was Beckham's turn to confirm it. The 17-year-old uploaded a picture of himself and Moretz, where his followers immediately declared it "picture goals." SEE ALSO: Chloe Grace Moretz confirms Brooklyn Beckham is her bae Captioning the image … [Link]
WIRED » Always Moving? This Modular Furniture Is Easy to Take Apart
The ability to deconstruct furniture is often as important as building it in the first place. The post Always Moving? This Modular Furniture Is Easy to Take Apart appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Remember Ello? You Abandoned It, But Artists Didn’t
Turns out that being forgotten by the mainstream helped Ello find its niche—as a thriving, supportive portfolio service for digital artists. The post Remember Ello? You Abandoned It, But Artists Didn't appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Dreamy Photos That Will Put Your Instagram Filters to Shame
Karine Laval doesn't need Photoshop or Instagram filters. The magic in her photos happens in front of the camera. The post Dreamy Photos That Will Put Your Instagram Filters to Shame appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Does Monsanto’s Roundup Herbicide Cause Cancer or Not? The Controversy, Explained
The WHO managed to inject even more confusion into an already confusing question: whether glyphosate, the common weed killer also known as Roundup, causes cancer. The post Does Monsanto's Roundup Herbicide Cause Cancer or Not? The Controversy, Explained appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Peek Into the Weird and Wonderful Age of AI (Yes, There’s a Chatbot)
From everyday conversation and fighting cancer to seeing-eye bots and machine artists, artificial intelligence will soon touch every facet of our lives. The post Peek Into the Weird and Wonderful Age of AI (Yes, There's a Chatbot) appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The iPad Has Arrived to (Someday) Change Baseball Forever
Major League Baseball is at the very beginning of a grand experiment with technology in the dugout. The post The iPad Has Arrived to (Someday) Change Baseball Forever appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Soon We Won’t Program Computers. We’ll Train Them Like Dogs
Welcome to the new world of artificial intelligence. Soon, we won't program computers. We'll train them. Like dolphins. Or dogs. Or humans. The post Soon We Won't Program Computers. We'll Train Them Like Dogs appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » What the AI Behind AlphaGo Can Teach Us About Being Human
The battle between Google's AlphaGo AI and Go champion Lee Sedol was more than just a game. It was proof that AI can think like us—and better than us. The post What the AI Behind AlphaGo Can Teach Us About Being Human appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Demi Lovato grills Nick Jonas about his dating history in Carpool Karaoke
Carpool Karaoke is back again, and this time it's Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas joining James Corden behind the wheel. SEE ALSO: George Clooney and Julia Roberts crashed Gwen Stefani's Carpool Karaoke with awesome results As well as the usual epic harmonising and quirky anecdotes, there's also an entertaining sequence where Lovato, Jonas and Corden (or "JND," as they're keen … [Link]
Mashable » TVF's 'How I Met Your Mother' satire takes a scathing look at marital rape in India
A new satirical sketch by Indian digital entertainment company The Viral Fever's channel Girliyappa takes a hard-hitting look at marital rape in India through a spoof of the popular sitcom How I Met Your Mother. SEE ALSO: Comedian rips apart the objectification of women in Indian advertising Titled How I Raped Your Mother, it takes the form of a living … [Link]
Mashable » Taiwanese couple makes hilarious parody of #followmeto meme
Back in 2013, Murad Osmann and his girlfriend turned their love for travel into a photo journal that went viral and sparked the now famous #followmeto meme. While documenting their travels around the world, Osmann decided against posting the traditional touristy shots, and instead shot a series of photos of his girlfriend leading him by the hand through breathtaking landmarks. … [Link]
Mashable » I asked my colleagues to take over my online love life
LONDON — A few weeks back, while out with some colleagues, a notification flashed up on my phone's screen. I had a new Tinder match. Disinterested, I stowed my phone and looked up to see my colleague Maya's eyes glimmering with excitement. Bemused, I handed her my phone so she could take over my Tinder and Bumble. Up until now, … [Link]
Mashable » Philippines president-elect wants to bring back the death penalty
The Philippines' new president-elect is upholding his campaign vow to bring back the death penalty to the Southeast Asian nation — much to the Catholic Church's chagrin. Rodrigo Duterte, who ruffled feathers on the campaign trail with his fiery speeches, said Monday he would ask Congress to reintroduce executions for serious crimes such as drug trafficking, rape and murder. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Exclusive: Google’s NHS deal
We have received more information on this story from DeepMind, Google’s AI company, and the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, and are considering their response [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: High Performance Spark – $19.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "High Performance Spark" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-05-18 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Apple's iOS 9.3.2 lets you use Night Shift and Low Power Mode at the same time
A new version of iOS is out — 9.3.2 — and it fixes a small but annoying issue: You can now finally use Night Shift and Low Power Mode simultaneously. Introduced in 9.3, Night Shift makes the screen easier on your eyes by adjusting brightness and colors depending on the time of day. Low Power Mode is a feature that … [Link]
Mashable » Woman overdoses on kelp trying to boost chances of giving birth to a boy
How far would one go to guarantee the sex of an unborn child? In the case of a 36-year-old woman from Wuhan, China, far enough to substitute all three meals with only kelp for two weeks, in order to guarantee her chances of carrying a boy during her second pregnancy. The woman, who goes by the surname Liu, had read … [Link]
Slashdot » Twitter To Stop Counting Photos And Links In 140-Character Limit
An anonymous reader writes: Twitter will stop counting photos and links as part of its 140-character limit for tweets in as soon as two weeks, according to a source familiar with the matter. Right now, links take up 23 characters, even after Twitter automatically shortens them. In January, the Chief Executive Officer Jack Dorsey said the company was looking for … [Link]
Mashable » Elderly couple from Poland visit massive London nightclub, party until 5 a.m.
LONDON — An elderly Polish couple have become Internet heroes after they bought tickets for one of London's biggest nightclubs — then stayed out partying until the early hours of the morning. SEE ALSO: Elderly British veteran reunites with childhood sweetheart 70 years after suffering PTSD Jacob Husley, the director of Fabric's Sunday night event "WetYourSelf" — which the couple … [Link]
Mashable » Sony Xperia XA Ultra has a huge screen and a 16-megapixel selfie camera
Sony's Xperia X line of photography-focused phones has a new addition: The 6-inch Xperia XA Ultra. It's a mid-range phone in most departments, with a MediaTek Helio P10 octa-core processor, 3GB of RAM, 16GB of storage memory and only a 2,700mAh battery — a tiny figure for such a large device. SEE ALSO: The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is the … [Link]
Mashable » NASA takes Snapchat to the International Space Station for a day
On Monday, May 16, the International Space Station made its mind-boggling 100,000th orbit around the Earth. The ISS, humanity's longest-running habitable artificial satellite, was launched Nov. 20, 1998, and completes one orbit approximately every hour and a half. To celebrate the occasion, NASA astronaut and ISS commander Tim Kopra is on a Snapchat spree, showing what it looks like to live … [Link]
Mashable » BBC set to 'scrap' its recipe archive and people aren't happy
LONDON — The BBC is poised to remove approximately 11,000 archived recipes following a review of the corporation's online output. SEE ALSO: How one of the world's largest and most beloved media organisations is about to change According to the new plan, which promises to save £15 million ($21 million) a year, recipes from TV shows will be posted online … [Link]
Mashable » A platform that helps you develop apps in minutes instead of months
Start-ups need help to take on the Big Boys as they deliver business disruption by providing newer services and products. With lean internal teams, start-ups need to focus on core business innovation and do so very quickly — technology is key here. Agility aligned with an unwavering focus on innovation is a key catalyst to disruption And that’s exactly where IBM's … [Link]
Mashable » 8 Asian budget airlines team up to form 'world's biggest' low-cost group
Soon, you'll be able to view and book flights from eight budget airlines without opening multiple tabs to tally prices and schedules. The world's largest low-cost carrier group now comprises Singapore's Scoot and Tigerair, Tigerair Australia, Cebu Pacific in the Philippines, Thailand's Nok Air and NokScoot, Jeju Air in South Korea and Vanilla Air in Japan. SEE ALSO: Flying a budget airline … [Link]
Mashable » Transgender police officer raises LGBT rainbow flag for the first time
A police force in Australia has celebrated its LGBT workplace by raising a rainbow flag in an inaugural ceremony. In a moving moment on Tuesday, transgender Constable Mairead Devlin raised the flag outside Queensland police headquarters in Brisbane for the first time in history. SEE ALSO: The faces of transgender teen America "I felt humbled and proud," Devlin told the … [Link]
Mashable » Virgin Australia launches its schmick new business class cabin
Most travellers will only get a glimpse of business class as they walk toward their seat in cattle class. If you were jealous before, now you'll be exploding with envy. Virgin Australia has revealed its new international business class cabin and Economy Space + seats on Tuesday, with the first of these refitted Boeing 777-300ER's already flying across the Pacific. … [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Rowling shares powerful message about Donald Trump … and those who oppose him
She may have constructed a magical wizarding world, but J.K. Rowling wants to bring you back down to earth. In a powerful speech made at the 2016 PEN Literary Awards Gala on Monday night, Rowling called out presidential candidate Donald Trump for intolerance and hateful speech. SEE ALSO: PEN Literary Awards to the 2016 election: 'We need fewer walls and more … [Link]
Mashable » The biggest ice cave in China never melts
If Queen Elsa wanted a place to let it go in Asia, she'll probably head for the Luyashan Mountain Ningwu ice cave. Located in Ningwu county in north China's Shanxi province, it's the biggest ice cave discovered so far in China and goes an impressive 85 metres deep. The cave stands 2,300 metres above sea level and is said to have … [Link]
Mashable » 'Castle' series finale tried the best it could to deliver
Warning: This post contains spoilers about the series finale of Castle. If it was a happy ending you wanted, it was a happy ending you got. The series finale of Castle may not have had the luxury of a season-long heads up about its end, but a last-minute ending switcheroo at least gave fans something good to hold on to. … [Link]
Mashable » Skinny ties, skinny trousers: The hip Teddy Boys of 1950s London
Image: Joseph McKeown/Picture Post/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesIn the 1950s, a hip new subculture emerged in Britain in which young men would adopt the fashions of the Edwardian era, which had ended four decades earlier.Newspaper trend pieces called these men “Teddy Boys.”Favoring a coiffed hairstyle, long suit jackets, snazzy waistcoats, skinny ties and narrow trousers, the Teddy Boy aesthetic was in part a reaction against the … [Link]
Mashable » Elderly couple from Poland visit massive London nightclub, party until 5 a.m.
LONDON — An elderly Polish couple have become Internet heroes after they bought tickets for one of London's biggest nightclubs — then stayed out partying until the early hours of the morning. SEE ALSO: Elderly British veteran reunites with childhood sweetheart 70 years after suffering PTSD Jacob Husley, the director of Fabric's Sunday night event "WetYourSelf" — which the couple … [Link]
Mashable » Sony Xperia XA Ultra has a huge screen and a 16-megapixel selfie camera
Sony's Xperia X line of photography-focused phones has a new addition: The 6-inch Xperia XA Ultra. It's a mid-range phone in most departments, with a MediaTek Helio P10 octa-core processor, 3GB of RAM, 16GB of storage memory and only a 2,700mAh battery — a tiny figure for such a large device. SEE ALSO: The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is the … [Link]
Mashable » Skinny ties, skinny trousers: The hip Teddy Boys of 1950s London
Image: Joseph McKeown/Picture Post/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesIn the 1950s, a hip new subculture emerged in Britain in which young men would adopt the fashions of the Edwardian era, which had ended four decades earlier.Newspaper trend pieces called these men “Teddy Boys.”Favoring a coiffed hairstyle, long suit jackets, snazzy waistcoats, skinny ties and narrow trousers, the Teddy Boy aesthetic was in part a reaction against the … [Link]
Mashable » TVF's 'How I Met Your Mother' satire takes a scathing look at marital rape in India
A new satirical sketch by Indian digital entertainment company The Viral Fever's channel Girliyappa takes a hard-hitting look at marital rape in India through a spoof of the popular sitcom How I Met Your Mother. SEE ALSO: Comedian rips apart the objectification of women in Indian advertising Titled How I Raped Your Mother, it takes the form of a living … [Link]
Mashable » Taiwanese couple makes hilarious parody of #followmeto meme
Back in 2013, Murad Osmann and his girlfriend turned their love for travel into a photo journal that went viral and sparked the now famous #followmeto meme. While documenting their travels around the world, Osmann decided against posting the traditional touristy shots, and instead shot a series of photos of his girlfriend leading him by the hand through breathtaking landmarks. … [Link]
Mashable » I asked my colleagues to take over my online love life
LONDON — A few weeks back, while out with some colleagues, a notification flashed up on my phone's screen. I had a new Tinder match. Disinterested, I stowed my phone and looked up to see my colleague Maya's eyes glimmering with excitement. Bemused, I handed her my phone so she could take over my Tinder and Bumble. Up until now, … [Link]
Mashable » NASA takes Snapchat to the International Space Station for a day
On Monday, May 16, the International Space Station made its mind-boggling 100,000th orbit around the Earth. The ISS, humanity's longest-running habitable artificial satellite, was launched Nov. 20, 1998, and completes one orbit approximately every hour and a half. To celebrate the occasion, NASA astronaut and ISS commander Tim Kopra is on a Snapchat spree, showing what it looks like to live … [Link]
Mashable » There are big changes to BBC's food site and people aren't happy
LONDON — The BBC has confirmed it will close its popular BBC Food website though people will still be able to view its 11,000 recipes if they bookmark them. The clarification follows earlier reports that the archived recipes were set to be removed after a review of the corporation's online output which promised to save £15 million ($21 million) a … [Link]
Mashable » A platform that helps you develop apps in minutes instead of months
Start-ups need help to take on the Big Boys as they deliver business disruption by providing newer services and products. With lean internal teams, start-ups need to focus on core business innovation and do so very quickly — technology is key here. Agility aligned with an unwavering focus on innovation is a key catalyst to disruption And that’s exactly where IBM's … [Link]
Mashable » 8 Asian budget airlines team up to form 'world's biggest' low-cost group
Soon, you'll be able to view and book flights from eight budget airlines without opening multiple tabs to tally prices and schedules. The world's largest low-cost carrier group now comprises Singapore's Scoot and Tigerair, Tigerair Australia, Cebu Pacific in the Philippines, Thailand's Nok Air and NokScoot, Jeju Air in South Korea and Vanilla Air in Japan. SEE ALSO: Flying a budget airline … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Identity-crisis comet may really be closest asteroid to the sun
Observations of a supposed comet that skirts close to the sun reveal it doesn't really act like one – so may be a different kind of space rock altogether [Link]
Mashable » Marco Rubio unleashes tweetstorm directed at comments about him
It's been a rough 2016 for Marco Rubio. He was bullied by Chris Christie and Donald Trump and failed to win his home state of Florida before bowing out of a Republican primary many tapped him to win. SEE ALSO: Ranking Trump's reported VP picks from least-to-most likely It's understandable now that the burden of a national campaign is off … [Link]
Mashable » The 10 world landmarks that have to be on your bucket list
There are some landmarks so iconic they appear on almost every traveler's bucket list. From the Taj Mahal to Machu Picchu, a visit to these sites is the equivalent of a world history course. SEE ALSO: Where to go in 2016: Start making your travel plans for the new year now Of the many spectacular sites that exist around the globe, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Jane the Virgin' went full telenovela with shocking Season 2 finale
Warning: This post contains spoilers for the 'Jane the Virgin' Season 2 finale. Okay, here we g – AHH!! Never mind; Let's leave narration to the professionals and dive into Jane the Virgin's Season 2 finale, which poured its melodramatic heart and soul into an episode of non-stop emotional turbulence. SEE ALSO: The CW just renewed basically every show on … [Link]
Mashable » Australian girl wins right to wear pants at school because it's 2016
It's one of those things that really shouldn't be an issue anymore. A petition to allow a young girl to wear trousers to a Catholic school in Melbourne, Australia has been successful, with the school promising it would review its uniform policy. SEE ALSO: 'Mumpreneur': Does it deserve to be the most hated term in business? Simone Cariss, a parent … [Link]
Mashable » Rebel Wilson is suing Australian magazines over stories about her age
Rebel Wilson does comedy for a living, but making false claims about her is no laughing matter. The actress is suing magazine publisher Bauer Media and its Australian arm for defamation, according to a writ filed with the Supreme Court of Victoria on Monday and obtained by Mashable Australia. SEE ALSO: Hollywood movies are getting too long, but there's an elegant … [Link]
Mashable » Canva, Atlassian and other tech leaders push to make Australia rival Silicon Valley
Australia's brightest tech talent have come together in an attempt to make Sydney, Australia a startup hub to rival the world's best. Announced Tuesday, a new group called TechSydney will act as a central organising force for Australia's startup scene, helping those involved collaborate to create something bigger and better. Some of the issues the group will deal with initially … [Link]
Mashable » Congressional candidate forgets to close porn tabs before sharing screenshot on Facebook
UPDATE Well, Mike Webb finally caught on and, after those rambling posts, seems to indicate that, indeed, he got caught enjoying pornography but it's okay because it boosted his social media engagement. In his latest post, Webb says, "Lessons affirmed today include that we do expect our leaders to be examples of our highest ideals, but also, as we have … [Link]
Mashable » Major League Base-brawl: The 13 best things about Rougned Odor's punch
Toronto Blue Jays star Jose Bautista — he of the bat flip heard 'round the world — got punched in the face during a Major League Baseball game on Sunday. But this was not just any punch. The slobber-knocker from Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor had a reach that goes back to last October. It's a punch that spans … [Link]
Mashable » Your first look at the new 'Prison Break' doesn't disappoint
Michael Scofield is back from the dead. Almost seven years to the day since Prison Break went off the air, Fox has unveiled the trailer for the new season. SEE ALSO: Get a sneak peek of all the TV shows coming to FOX this fall Series stars Wentworth Miller, Sarah Wayne Callies and Dominic Purcell were all on hand at … [Link]
Mashable » Hitch Theaters will let you enjoy movie night almost anywhere
A new Kickstarter campaign will let you watch Into the Wild… in the actual wild. It's called Hitch Theaters, and it turns the trailer hitch on your truck or SUV into a veritable, go-anywhere drive-in theater. SEE ALSO: Leaving your dog in your car could soon be a felony in Michigan Hitch Theaters has developed three distinctive projector screens and stands for … [Link]
Mashable » 44 books on 44 presidents: The man who divided the GOP
Editor's note: This is the nineteenth entry in the writer's year-long project to read one book about each of the U.S. Presidents by Election Day 2016. You can also follow Marcus' progress at the @44in52 Twitter account and with this 44 in 52 Spreadsheet. See if any of these circumstances sound familiar: A Republican party at war with itself. An election … [Link]
Mashable » Israeli divers discover huge lot of Roman-era artifacts at shipwreck site
CAESAREA, Israel — A chance discovery by two divers uncovered Israel's biggest find of underwater Roman-era artifacts in three decades, archaeologists said Monday as the priceless objects were showcased for the first time. The treasures were found last month by divers Ran Feinstein and Ofer Raanan when they came across an ancient shipwreck near the port of Caesarea. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » 'Amazing Race' final 3 teams reflect on the season of 'Team Internet'
LOS ANGELES — Season 28 of CBS' The Amazing Race was all about Team Internet. Despite the competitive activities and constant stress, all 11 teams — made up of digital stars — were all supportive and kind during the series. And the finale definitely showcased that. On Friday, dancers/YouTube stars Matt Steffanina and fiancée Dana Borriello won Season 28 of the … [Link]
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 » 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]
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]
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 » Fake Hacker Found Guilty Following Gutsy Mitt Romney Extortion Scheme
An anonymous reader writes: "Michael Mancil Brown, 37, of Franklin, Tennessee, faces up to thirty years in prison, a fine up to $250,000, and orders of restitution to victims, because of a daring stunt he pulled off in 2012 that involved fake hacking the PricewaterhouseCoopers consulting firm, and US presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Back in 2012, Brown had the bright … [Link]
Mashable » Transgender police officer raises LGBTQ rainbow flag for the first time
A police force in Australia has celebrated its LGBTQ workplace by raising a rainbow flag in an inaugural ceremony. In a moving moment on Tuesday, transgender Constable Mairead Devlin raised the flag outside Queensland police headquarters in Brisbane for the first time in history. SEE ALSO: The faces of transgender teen America "I felt humbled and proud," Devlin told the … [Link]
Mashable » Virgin Australia launches its schmick new business class cabin
Most travellers will only get a glimpse of business class as they walk toward their seat in cattle class. If you were jealous before, now you'll be exploding with envy. Virgin Australia has revealed its new international business class cabin and Economy Space + seats on Tuesday, with the first of these refitted Boeing 777-300ER's already flying across the Pacific. … [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Rowling shares powerful message about Donald Trump … and those who oppose him
She may have constructed a magical wizarding world, but J.K. Rowling wants to bring you back down to earth. In a powerful speech made at the 2016 PEN Literary Awards Gala on Monday night, Rowling called out presidential candidate Donald Trump for intolerance and hateful speech. SEE ALSO: PEN Literary Awards to the 2016 election: 'We need fewer walls and more … [Link]
Mashable » The biggest ice cave in China never melts
If Queen Elsa wanted a place to let it go in Asia, she'll probably head for the Luyashan Mountain Ningwu ice cave. Located in Ningwu county in north China's Shanxi province, it's the biggest ice cave discovered so far in China and goes an impressive 85 metres deep. The cave stands 2,300 metres above sea level and is said to have … [Link]
Mashable » 'Castle' series finale tried the best it could to deliver
Warning: This post contains spoilers about the series finale of Castle. If it was a happy ending you wanted, it was a happy ending you got. The series finale of Castle may not have had the luxury of a season-long heads up about its end, but a last-minute ending switcheroo at least gave fans something good to hold on to. … [Link]
Mashable » Marco Rubio unleashes tweetstorm directed at comments about him
It's been a rough 2016 for Marco Rubio. He was bullied by Chris Christie and Donald Trump and failed to win his home state of Florida before bowing out of a Republican primary many tapped him to win. SEE ALSO: Ranking Trump's reported VP picks from least-to-most likely It's understandable now that the burden of a national campaign is off … [Link]
WIRED » $30K Retrofit Turns Dumb Semis Into Self-Driving Robots
A new startup called Otto is promising an autonomous kit than can make existing trucks drive themselves. The post $30K Retrofit Turns Dumb Semis Into Self-Driving Robots appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » The 10 world landmarks that have to be on your bucket list
There are some landmarks so iconic they appear on almost every traveler's bucket list. From the Taj Mahal to Machu Picchu, a visit to these sites is the equivalent of a world history course. SEE ALSO: Where to go in 2016: Start making your travel plans for the new year now Of the many spectacular sites that exist around the globe, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Jane the Virgin' went full telenovela with shocking Season 2 finale
Warning: This post contains spoilers for the 'Jane the Virgin' Season 2 finale. Okay, here we g – AHH!! Never mind; Let's leave narration to the professionals and dive into Jane the Virgin's Season 2 finale, which poured its melodramatic heart and soul into an episode of non-stop emotional turbulence. SEE ALSO: The CW just renewed basically every show on … [Link]
Slashdot » ISS Completes 100,000th Orbit of Earth
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Phys.Org: The International Space Station, the space laboratory that showcases cooperation between Russia and the United States, on Monday orbited Earth for the 100,000th time, Russian mission control said. Traveling at an altitude of about 250 miles (400 kilometers) and a speed of about 17,500 miles (28,000 kilometers) per hour, the space station … [Link]
Mashable » Australian girl wins right to wear pants at school because it's 2016
It's one of those things that really shouldn't be an issue anymore. A petition to allow a young girl to wear trousers to a Catholic school in Melbourne, Australia has been successful, with the school promising it would review its uniform policy. SEE ALSO: 'Mumpreneur': Does it deserve to be the most hated term in business? Simone Cariss, a parent … [Link]
Mashable » Rebel Wilson is suing Australian magazines over stories about her age
Rebel Wilson does comedy for a living, but making false claims about her is no laughing matter. The actress is suing magazine publisher Bauer Media and its Australian arm for defamation, according to a writ filed with the Supreme Court of Victoria on Monday and obtained by Mashable Australia. SEE ALSO: Hollywood movies are getting too long, but there's an elegant … [Link]
Mashable » Canva, Atlassian and other tech leaders push to make Australia rival Silicon Valley
Australia's brightest tech talent have come together in an attempt to make Sydney, Australia a startup hub to rival the world's best. Announced Tuesday, a new group called TechSydney will act as a central organising force for Australia's startup scene, helping those involved collaborate to create something bigger and better. Some of the issues the group will deal with initially … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft To License Nokia Brand To Foxconn, Says Report
SmartAboutThings quotes a report from Windows Report: It's no secret that Microsoft's phone business isn't going according to plan. Last quarter alone saw a 46% drop in phone revenue, slightly better than the 49% drop the quarter before that. And now it seems that Microsoft is finally realizing this: according to rumors, the tech giant is considering licensing 50% of … [Link]
Mashable » Your first look at the new 'Prison Break' doesn't disappoint
Michael Scofield is back from the dead. Almost seven years to the day since Prison Break went off the air, Fox has unveiled the trailer for the new season. SEE ALSO: Get a sneak peek of all the TV shows coming to FOX this fall Series stars Wentworth Miller, Sarah Wayne Callies and Dominic Purcell were all on hand at … [Link]
Mashable » Congressional candidate forgets to close porn tabs before sharing screenshot on Facebook
UPDATE Well, Mike Webb finally caught on and, after those rambling posts, seems to indicate that, indeed, he got caught enjoying pornography but it's okay because it boosted his social media engagement. In his latest post, Webb says, "Lessons affirmed today include that we do expect our leaders to be examples of our highest ideals, but also, as we have … [Link]
Mashable » Major League Base-brawl: The 13 best things about Rougned Odor's punch
Toronto Blue Jays star Jose Bautista — he of the bat flip heard 'round the world — got punched in the face during a Major League Baseball game on Sunday. But this was not just any punch. The slobber-knocker from Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor had a reach that goes back to last October. It's a punch that spans … [Link]
Mashable » Hitch Theaters will let you enjoy movie night almost anywhere
A new Kickstarter campaign will let you watch Into the Wild… in the actual wild. It's called Hitch Theaters, and it turns the trailer hitch on your truck or SUV into a veritable, go-anywhere drive-in theater. SEE ALSO: Leaving your dog in your car could soon be a felony in Michigan Hitch Theaters has developed three distinctive projector screens and stands for … [Link]
Mashable » 44 books on 44 presidents: The man who divided the GOP
Editor's note: This is the nineteenth entry in the writer's year-long project to read one book about each of the U.S. Presidents by Election Day 2016. You can also follow Marcus' progress at the @44in52 Twitter account and with this 44 in 52 Spreadsheet. See if any of these circumstances sound familiar: A Republican party at war with itself. An election … [Link]
Mashable » Israeli divers discover huge lot of Roman-era artifacts at shipwreck site
CAESAREA, Israel — A chance discovery by two divers uncovered Israel's biggest find of underwater Roman-era artifacts in three decades, archaeologists said Monday as the priceless objects were showcased for the first time. The treasures were found last month by divers Ran Feinstein and Ofer Raanan when they came across an ancient shipwreck near the port of Caesarea. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » 'Amazing Race' final 3 teams reflect on the season of 'Team Internet'
LOS ANGELES — Season 28 of CBS' The Amazing Race was all about Team Internet. Despite the competitive activities and constant stress, all 11 teams — made up of digital stars — were all supportive and kind during the series. And the finale definitely showcased that. On Friday, dancers/YouTube stars Matt Steffanina and fiancée Dana Borriello won Season 28 of the … [Link]
Slashdot » Highly-Conductive Shark Jelly Could Inspire New Tech
An anonymous reader writes: Researchers from UC Santa Cruz, the University of Washington, and the Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason found shark jelly to have the highest proton conductivity ever seen in a biological material. The jelly's conductivity begins to approach that of leading proton-conducting polymers. Tiny organs in the skin of sharks, skates and rays, called the ampullae … [Link]
WIRED » Some Drivers Really Aren’t Happy About the $100M Uber Settlement
The Uber driver most closely identified with the worker classification lawsuit against the ride-hailing giant has come out against the proposed settlement. The post Some Drivers Really Aren't Happy About the $100M Uber Settlement appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Raspberry Pi Zero Gains Camera Support, Keeps $5 Price
An anonymous reader writes: The Raspberry Pi Zero has received its first major hardware upgrade today: a camera connector. The new addition of a camera connector works well with the two new Sony imaging modules announced last month. The board will retain its $5 price, too. Eben Upton, Raspberry Pi founder, said in a blog post that "through dumb luck, … [Link]
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