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 » Star-forming gas cloud lights up in new telescope photo
A brilliant cloud of gas shines beautifully 163,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a galaxy not that far from the Milky Way. The gas of the nebula, named LHA 120-N55, is illuminated by the young, hot blue stars that formed relatively recently in that hotbed of stellar activity, giving scientists a new glimpse into how and why stars … [Link]
Mashable » VR takes 'Nashville' scene to the next level
As part of its push into the realm of VR, ABC is giving Nashville fans a chance to see the Bluebird Cafe in a way they've never seen before. Last week, the network began unveiling episodes of its "On the Record" digital series that featured three VR “In the Round” musical performances with cast meant to give fans a front row … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google I/O: Android N Awash in New Powers and New APIs
Google CEO Sundar Pichai kicked off I/O, the company's annual developer conference, by talking about artificial inteligence and conversing with computers. The idea of asking computers for help directly, using our voice instead of keyboards, led directly into the company's biggest annoucement of the show: the Google Assistant. This in-home product will go head-to-head with the Amazon Echo when it … [Link]
Mashable » Google Home isn't good news for Nest
OK, Google, what’s up with Nest? You just unveiled your widely anticipated smart home device, Google Home. Like Amazon Echo, it’s an always-listening device that can answer queries, check schedules and work with third-party smart home devices, including those from Nest. I should be happy about that. SEE ALSO: Google launches Google Assistant to take on Siri and Alexa Dotted … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Turns Firebase Into Its Unified Platform For Mobile Developers
An anonymous reader writes: Google has announced a plethora of new features to Firebase, its cloud services provider that mobile developers can use to power their apps. TechCrunch reports: "In its previous incarnation, Firebase was somewhat similar to Facebook's now-defunct Parse in that it offered a database service, user authentication features and hosting tools. In this new version, Firebase takes … [Link]
Mashable » Kesha's mom calls on other performers to boyott the Billboard Music Awards
Kesha' mother is slamming Dr. Luke's label, Kemosabe Records, for preventing Kesha from performing at Sunday's Billboard Music Awards, asking "Does every adult woman need a mans permission to do what she loves?" Dick Clark Productions announced on Tuesday that Kemosabe Records "rescinded its approval" of Kesha's performance after a report surfaced that it would be a "statement performance" aimed … [Link]
Mashable » Sick and tired of long lines, these cities want to shake up airport security
Long lines at airport security checkpoints are attracting attention ahead of the summer travel season. The problem has become so conspicuous that officials in a handful of cities are now discussing how they can take airport security into their own hands. New York City, Chicago and Phoenix are among the biggest cities who are putting the Transportation Security Administration on … [Link]
Mashable » Gen X takes Millennials to the woodshed in new CBS show 'The Great Indoors'
"You can't say that anymore" is a thing that's said — and openly flaunted — a lot in this first-look promo for The Great Indoors, the new CBS show that should attract two generations. At least in theory. That theory being there's nothing cranky Gen X'ers love to rag on more than Millennials, and there's nothing Millennials love more than … [Link]
Mashable » Kids' brains are actually wired to pick out their mom's voice
There really is something special about a mother's voice, science confirms. Children's brains respond more strongly to their mothers' voices than to the voices of strangers, even when heard for only a fraction of a second, according to a new study published May 16, in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. SEE ALSO: 10 scientific tips for … [Link]
Mashable » The new 'MacGyver' is predictably crafty, possibly not old enough to drink
CBS's new trailer for the new version of MacGyver is everything you might expect: action-packed, full of neat tricks and crowd-pleasing. Less expected? The fact that MacGyver looks in no way north of 21 years old. SEE ALSO: 'The Good Wife' spin-off is actually happening In real life, star Lucas Till is, indeed, 25, and though the character is described as … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists Find A 'Weak Spot' In HIV That May Pave The Way To A Vaccine
iONiUM quotes a report from Futurism: Research conducted by a team from the National Institutes of Health reported a new vulnerable site on HIV for vaccines to target. It is based on an antibody from the blood of an HIV-infected patient that binds with the virus and also prevents it from infecting a cell. A recent press release reports that … [Link]
Mashable » Majestic dog rides lawnmower like a king
This dog has found his safe space, and it's on top of a lawnmower. He isn't the first dog to ride a giant lawnmowerIn March, a solemn broadcast about a Texas tornado was interrupted when reporters found a pup, sitting silently atop a mower. But this dog does it in style. It's completely unclear why the pup has pink legs … [Link]
Mashable » Android Pay now supports card-free ATM withdrawals
Google's mobile payments platform will now let you get cash at the ATM without ever touching your wallet. Android Pay now supports card-free ATM transactions at Bank of America, Google announced Wednesday at its I/O developers conference. The feature is available now at locations throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area. SEE ALSO: Android Pay update makes in-app purchases easier … [Link]
WIRED » Hey, There’s a Teaser (and Logo) For the New Star Trek Show
It doesn't get to CBS (or arrive on CBS All Access) until 2017, but that didn't stop CBS from showing a teaser. The post Hey, There's a Teaser (and Logo) For the New Star Trek Show appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Sewage reveals crystal meth use has doubled in Australia
Analysis of Adelaide's wastewater gives a detailed picture of its inhabitants' illegal drug use, mapping seasonal trends and charting the rise of meth [Link]
Popular Science » This VR Headset Folds To Fit In Your Pocket
Gadgets For virtual reality virtually anywhere Speck Pocket-VR is a cost-effective option for those who can't afford Oculus Rift. [Link]
Mashable » 'The Running Man Challenge' may be the new dab, but it actually goes way back
There’s one dance move that seems as old as time itself — "The Running Man." But two New Jersey high school students put a fresh spin on the old move to create a viral sensation that is literally spanning the globe. Read more: http://on.mash.to/1NyT1Ks Read more…More about Meme, Dancing, Watercooler, Videos, and Memes [Link]
Mashable » First teaser trailer for CBS's 'Star Trek' is a crazy trip
The first teaser trailer for CBS's Star Trek is short but, boy, is it sweet. Teasing new crews, new villains, new heroes, new worlds, the clip doesn't give much away. Heck, it doesn't give anything away. But we dare you not to get excited. The show comes to CBS All Access in early 2017. Weird cat slithers down stairs like a snake The new 'MacGyver' … [Link]
Mashable » What if famous movie guns were replaced with selfie sticks?
The selfie stick is mightier than the gun. That's the thesis — maybe — of Guns Replaced with Selfie Sticks, a Tumblr page that's giving classic movies scenes a Kardashian-friendly twist. Great news, though. This means Inglourious Basterds is now firmly grounded in the 21st century — along with a few other notable selections. SEE ALSO: Facebook just made VR … [Link]
Mashable » NFL star Patrick Willis is thriving in retirement as a Silicon Valley tech worker
CAMPBELL, Calif. — Close your eyes and picture the life of a retired NFL superstar. Maybe you envision a moveable feast — private jets, exclusive parties and beautiful companions. Maybe you see something quieter, day after day in the backyard watching the grass grow. Patrick Willis' life after retirement resembles neither. One of the greatest linebackers in modern NFL history, Willis … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Announces New Virtual Reality Platform 'Daydream'
ErnieKey writes: At Google I/O today, the company announced what they are calling "Google Daydream." This is their upcoming virtual-reality platform that takes Google Cardboard several steps further. Daydream is a platform that will provide guidance for both hardware and software developers to create truly immersive Android N compatible VR hardware, games and experiences. The first hardware will be available … [Link]
Popular Science » Some Trees Let Down Their Branches At Night
Science Ahhhh…so relaxing Relax, let your branches down. [Link]
Mashable » Skateboarder lands sweet trick, then almost dies
Sick grind, brah. Just a few seconds after landing a rail grind, skateboarder Cody Davis comes within inches of his life, nearly being struck by a vehicle despite there being plenty of people around to watch for oncoming cars. And his reaction after the near-miss says it all. Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments. … [Link]
Mashable » Dashcam shows heroes saving a man trapped under his burning SUV
A man in Anchorage, Alaska found himself in peril when his burning SUV trapped him. With the help of several bystanders, a police officer freed the man by rocking the vehicle enough to free him. Read more…More about Video, Fire, Heroes, Us World, and Videos
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Mashable » Willow Smith made a song with her hero, the divine Michael Cera
Anyone who closely follows Willow and Jaden Smith should be very happy for them today, because Willow just dropped a dreamy Michael Cera-produced single, “twentyfortyeigh~ 2.0.” In the Smith universe, Michael Cera is a god, and maybe Michael Cera can save us all. SEE ALSO: Willow Smith dropped an album packed with spiritual teen angst The Smiths have populating their social … [Link]
WIRED » How to Talk to Your Kids About the Rise of Female-Driven Blockbusters
They’ve got questions. We've got answers. The post How to Talk to Your Kids About the Rise of Female-Driven Blockbusters appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Europa's Ocean Chemistry Could Be Earth-Like
An anonymous reader writes: Alien life in the universe could be close to home, swimming around Europa's ocean. The idea has been floating around scientific minds for more than a decade: beneath the icy surface of the Jovian moon could slosh a deep, wide ocean with the perfect environment for life to develop. In new research published in the journal … [Link]
Mashable » 'No Trump Anytime' signs pop up around the United States
"No Trump Anytime" signs have recently popped up in big cities across the United States, from Los Angeles to New York City. Done up like traditional red and white "No Parking" signs, the artist known as Plastic Jesus (along with a few collaborators) nails his work next to actual authorized signs, probably causing more than a few double-takes. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » The cast of 'Teen Witch' reunited and it was pure magic, of course
You can't top this reunion. Since its release in 1989, the cast of Teen Witch might have scattered off in the Hollywood winds, but the film has remained a cult classic for all people who love teen movies, magic and suburban- white-guy-rap. SEE ALSO: Calling all 'Scrubs' fans: Zach Braff and Donald Faison reunited in Cabo On Monday, five members … [Link]
Mashable » 5-week-old kitten miraculously survives 12-mile journey inside car engine
This week, Honda the cat learned what is and what is not a bed. First on the "not" list: a car engine. The five-week-old kitten was rescued from the radiator grille of a car on Tuesday after taking a 12-mile ride between the towns of Deer Park and Parkville in Victoria, Australia, then sitting in the parked car for eight … [Link]
Mashable » Acura's new autonomous test car to lead to automated driving by 2020
Acura, not one to be left out of the tech arms race, just doubled down on autonomy. SEE ALSO: Really, you don't want a steering wheel in your self-driving car Japanese luxury carmaker Acura unveiled its second-generation autonomous development vehicle on Wednesday morning. The company chose the full-size RXL Sport Hybrid SH-AWD sedan as its self-driving test bed. Aside from being … [Link]
Mashable » The ad man behind the world's most famous commercial dies
Bill Backer, the creative mind behind what is considered to be the world's most famous advertisement, died last week at age 89, his wife confirmed to the New York Times. Backer is perhaps best known for his iconic 1971 Coca-Cola commercial, "Hilltop," which enjoyed renewed popularity last year when it was featured prominently in the series finale of AMC's Mad … [Link]
Mashable » Escape Donald Trump's America with Cards Against Humanity's bug-out bag
How scared are you for Election Day? Did you originally laugh off Donald Trump's candidacy as a joke, only to become more and more worried as he came closer to — and eventually took — the Republican presidential nomination? Even if Trump's nomination is still presumptive, the fears around his possible presidency are real. For those ready to hike across … [Link]
Mashable » Android N gets enhanced VR functions with Daydream
One of the biggest new features of Google's next-generation Android N mobile software gives much more support for virtual reality. SEE ALSO: Live from the Google I/O keynote Google announced on Wednesday at its Google I/O conference that its VR mode on Android N will be called Daydream. It will be available on a range of smartphones including Samsung, HTC, … [Link]
Mashable » Android N will run natively in cars
Google is setting up Android to take over cars. The upcoming Android N release will allow Android to run natively within cars, letting Google put much deeper hooks into the cars it runs on, the company announced Wednesday at its I/O developer conference. SEE ALSO: Android Auto puts Google Maps where they belong: Right in your dash In addition to … [Link]
Mashable » You can get a private jet with a wraparound sunroof for just $53 million
For those poking around the private jet market but not seeing anything that truly embodies conspicuous luxury, aircraft manufacturer Embraer has the answer: a plane with a wraparound sunroof. SEE ALSO: The ultimate window seat is a glass bubble on top of a plane The sunroof wraps around the sides and top of the aircraft, offering amazing views to the surrounding skies. … [Link]
Mashable » How to find the right cofounder for your startup
This article is part of DBA, a series on Mashable about running a business that features insights from leaders in entrepreneurship, venture capital and management. Many of the new entrepreneurs I meet ask the same question — what if I don't have a cofounder? I almost always encourage them to find one. Having a cofounder isn't just a nice way … [Link]
Mashable » The ocean within Jupiter's moon Europa may be just right for life
Jupiter's icy moon Europa may have the chemical composition needed to support life, according to new research. A new study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters suggests that even if Europa doesn't have hydrothermal volcanic activity beneath its icy crust, the moon's salty subsurface ocean may still be habitable, a possibility thought unlikely before now. SEE ALSO: Dark streaks … [Link]
Mashable » Android Wear 2.0 detaches smartwatches from needing a phone
It's been pretty quiet on Google's Android Wear smartwatch front, but the silence has finally been broken. Google announced Android Wear 2.0 at its annual I/O developer conference on Wednesday and it's chock full of new features. Most importantly, Android Wear no longer must be tethered to a smartphone. SEE ALSO: 6 things Android Wear smartwatches can do that the Apple … [Link]
Mashable » Watermelon provides happy pup with both a fort and a snack
One man's hollowed out watermelon is another dog's best day ever. People say they wish they were dogs all the time, but going forward, I'm going to specifically wish that I could be the watermelon-dwelling puppy named Rolex. SEE ALSO: Playful dog walks into a live IPL cricket match and steals the show The fruit salad may be ruined, but it … [Link]
Mashable » What to know about Maria Bamford's 'Lady Dynamite' before it comes to Netflix
Maria Bamford knows how to bounce back. In a conference call with journalists about her upcoming Netflix show Lady Dynamite, Bamford says she only had one note for herself during production: "Wake up." "Hey, wake up. It's time to act again," she says. And that's how the stand-up comedian who was hospitalized for bipolar disorder helped bring this baleful and … [Link]
Mashable » MashReads Podcast: Manic Pixie Dream Girls go to Paris
Could you just not, French literature? This week on the MashReads Podcast, we dive into the realm of the existential with In The Cafe of Lost Youth by Patrick Modiano, written in 2007 and recently translated by Chris Clarke. The book is the portrait of a woman named Louki, and a cafe in Paris in the 1950s, as seen by four narrators. … [Link]
Mashable » Blac Chyna calls out haters for shaming her pregnancy body
Blac Chyna is demanding some respect. The model — who has been under intense public scrutiny over the past few weeks for her engagement to and pregnancy with Rob Kardashian — is now getting social media hate for her pregnancy body. SEE ALSO: John Legend calls out mom-shamers for targeting Chrissy Teigen and not him Celebrity fan Instagram account thacelebriteanews ~ two … [Link]
Mashable » Android Nougat? Android Nachos? Google wants you to name Android N
The next-generation Android N mobile software needs a name, and Google wants you to help. Google announced Wednesday that it's calling upon the world to help them name Android N, which you can do on its website. Each Android release has a name that follows the last one alphabetically, and they all are named after desserts. The last two Android versions … [Link]
Mashable » Android N gets a focus on performance, security and productivity
Google is letting the public offer its naming suggestions for the next version of Android — I'm #TeamNougat — but it still offered up plenty of new details about Android N at its developer conference. Android N was first announced in March, several months earlier than expected. Google did that, it says so that developers and OEMs could start offering … [Link]
Mashable » Emilia Clarke pranks her 'Game of Thrones' co-stars like a true Queen
Daenerys Targaryen: Mother of Dragons, Breaker of Chains, Pranker of the Dothraki. Game of Thrones actress Emilia Clarke was recently caught pranking her co-stars while filming that fiery scene from Season 6, Episode 4. According to Vulture, production would have to stop filming every time the actors got too hot on set, leaving them to rest in the greenroom — … [Link]
Mashable » Blink-182's new song packs a lot of bewilderment into 14 seconds
We knew that blink-182 was due for a reinvention after founding member Tom DeLonge parted ways with the band, but on the new album, titled California, it seems the band is committed to distilling blink-182 to its purest form. "I want to see some naked dudes, that's why I built this pool!" Mark Hoppus croons on "Built This Pool." And that's … [Link]
Mashable » Google unveils Duo, a video calling app that works even on super slow connections
In addition to the new Allo messaging app at its I/O developer conference, Google introduced a new video calling app called Duo. Built by the team behind WebRTC, Duo is designed to make video calls more reliable even on the slowest Internet connections. SEE ALSO: Google announces 'smart messenger' Allo Duo is based on your phone number (no new account … [Link]
Mashable » Weird cat slithers down stairs like a snake
Someone got into the cat nip. Well either that or this cat is having a serious identity crisis, and prefers to slither down the stairs like a snake instead of walking like a normal cat. Regardless, we appreciate this feline's effort to be different than the rest. Son surprises mom for her birthday after being away for 14 months The … [Link]
Mashable » Xiaomi's Apple TV rival streams 4K HDR video and runs on Android TV
Chinese tech juggernaut Xiaomi may be best known for making high-quality smartphones like the new Mi 5 and selling them at low prices, but the company has made it very clear it wants to become a household electronics giant that can rumble with the likes of Samsung and Apple on a global scale. At Google's annual I/O developer conference, Xiaomi announced plans … [Link]
Mashable » PornHub's 'Bangfit' program uses sexy exercise to build muscle
You can track your steps, you can measure your heartbeats, and now, you can quantify your dry humps. A new program created by PornHub called "BangFit" features 'sexercises' that allow players to build and tone muscle. Instead of forcing people to go the gym (the horror! the sweat stains!), Bangfit users simply practice sexual exercises, otherwise known as actual sex. … [Link]
Mashable » TIME aims to cover 'the new famous' with mobile video platform
LOS ANGELES — Time Inc. wants to be instant — and mobile — when it comes to coverage of the digital space. The media company said Tuesday it will launch INSTANT, a mobile-first, all-video platform "by and about the new famous," meaning digital celebrities from YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, YouNow, Vine and other platforms. Time media brands People, Entertainment Weekly and HelloGiggles will … [Link]
WIRED » The Essential Guide to Not Ruining a National Park for Everyone
Here’s what to do and what not to do the next time you visit Acadia, Yellowstone, or any of the country's parks and monuments in between. The post The Essential Guide to Not Ruining a National Park for Everyone appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » WIRED Book Club: We Can’t Stop Talking About The Fifth Season
We’re two-thirds of the way through N.K. Jemisin's potent fantasy book, and we can't shut up about it. The post WIRED Book Club: We Can't Stop Talking About The Fifth Season appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Culture Podcast: Well, Game of Thrones Got Good in a Hurry, Huh?
Plus: What animal we'd like to be turned into if we lived in the world of The Lobster. The post Culture Podcast: Well, Game of Thrones Got Good in a Hurry, Huh? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » What Happens When You Fill A Balloon With Liquid Nitrogen?
Science Spoiler alert: boom Youtube experimenter Grant Thompson went to the trouble of finding out what happens when you add liquid nitrogen to a balloon, and you can pretty much guess what… [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Singapore's OCBC Bank Launches Open API Platform
OCBC Bank, one of the largest and most established banks in Singapore, has launched a set of open APIs that enable developers to integrate bank products and services within third party apps and programs. The move marks OCBC as one of the first Southeast Asian banks to offer an open API.
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Mashable » Kids line up for a parade of ducklings through their schoolyard
This mama duck and her baby ducklings are here to make your day betterAfter the ducklings were born in this Minnesota school's courtyard, they paraded around the students and showed off their cute duck selves. Read more…More about Video, Animals, Watercooler, Videos, and Ducks
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Mashable » 'The Good Wife' spin-off is actually happening
The Good Wife may be over, but we haven't seen the last of Diane and Lucca. CBS has confirmed it is going forward with a spin-off starring Christine Baranski and Cush Jumbo that will air exclusively on CBS All Access, its subscription streaming service. SEE ALSO: Everything came full circle in 'The Good Wife' series finale The show does not … [Link]
Slashdot » Spy Chief: Foreign Hackers May Be Targeting Presidential Candidates
An anonymous reader writes from a report via NBC News: Director of National Intelligence James Clapper warned Wednesday that foreign hackers may be targeting the campaigns of U.S. presidential candidates. The FBI and Homeland Security are working with the campaigns to tighten security and prevent cyber intruders from penetrating their defenses, said Clapper. "We have already had some indications of … [Link]
Popular Science » Listen To A Musical Organism "Evolve"
Science Artist couple creates music based on biological evolutionary development This artist couple creates music based on biological evolutionary development. [Link]
Popular Science » Netflix Now Has A Speed Test Site
Entertainment Fast.com is a new way to test your internet download speed Unhappy with your video playback? Netflix wants to help you find out whether your ISP is shortchanging you on speed. Fast.com, which is operated by Netflix, launched… [Link]
Popular Science » Watch This Glove Levitate Objects With Sound
Science A loud and edgy solution to all our levitation needs GauntLev is a new tool from a group of UK-based researchers that uses sound to make small objects levitate. Though the actual devices use a variety of formats, the basic… [Link]
Mashable » Soon you'll be able to access Android apps without installing them
At Google I/O on Wednesday, Google previewed a new feature that will soon let users use Android apps without having to have the apps installed. There are millions of Android apps but most users don't want to have to install each app, especially if they only use an app every once in a while. Enter, Android Instant. The feature basically lets … [Link]
Popular Science » Google I/O 2016 Highlights: Home, Allo, Android N And More
Gadgets The best of what Google announced today Here's the best of what Google brought us today at I/O 2016… [Link]
Mashable » Chrissy Teigen is still defending her decision eat dinner at a restaurant as a mom
It has been nearly a month since Chrissy Teigen defiantly went out to dinner with her husband, John Legend, one time even though they are parents now. Clearly that is not enough time for the nation to heal from the image of a mother enjoying her time, so people are still talking about it. Teigen discussed what it's like to have … [Link]
Slashdot » Snapchat Faces An Outcry Against 'Whitewashing' Filters
Last month Snapchat was thrown under the bus for a feature that many found downright racist. The photo-sharing app had added a face-altering filter that made users look like Bob Marley. Less than a month to it, Snapchat is getting blasted over another controversial feature. Several users are reporting about a "whitewash" filter that aims to "beautify" their looks. Mashable … [Link]
Mashable » Are you about to get a raise? New rule promises overtime pay for millions
President Barack Obama just gave around 4.2 million U.S. workers a raise. The Labor Department on Wednesday issued a highly anticipated rule that mandates overtime pay for any full-time worker making less than $47,476 per year, doubling the previous salary ceiling. Previously, only salaried workers making less than $23,660 or people working hourly jobs had been guaranteed overtime. Now, any employer with … [Link]
WIRED » Google Built Its Very Own Chips to Power Its AI Bots
Google has designed its own computer chip for driving deep neutral networks, an AI technology that is rapidly reinventing the way Internet services operate. The post Google Built Its Very Own Chips to Power Its AI Bots appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 'No Trump Anytime' signs pop up around the United States
"No Trump Anytime" signs have recently popped up in big cities across the United States, from Los Angeles to New York City. Done up like traditional red and white "No Parking" signs, the artist known as Plastic Jesus (along with a few collaborators) nails his work next to actual authorized signs, probably causing more than a few double-takes. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » The cast of 'Teen Witch' reunited and it was pure magic, of course
You can't top this reunion. Since its release in 1989, the cast of Teen Witch might have scattered off in the Hollywood winds, but the film has remained a cult classic for all people who love teen movies, magic and suburban- white-guy-rap. SEE ALSO: Calling all 'Scrubs' fans: Zach Braff and Donald Faison reunited in Cabo On Monday, five members … [Link]
Mashable » 5-week-old kitten miraculously survives 12-mile journey inside car engine
This week, Honda the cat learned what is and what is not a bed. First on the "not" list: a car engine. The five-week-old kitten was rescued from the radiator grille of a car on Tuesday after taking a 12-mile ride between the towns of Deer Park and Parkville in Victoria, Australia, then sitting in the parked car for eight … [Link]
Mashable » Acura's new autonomous test car to lead to automated driving by 2020
Acura, not one to be left out of the tech arms race, just doubled down on autonomy. SEE ALSO: Really, you don't want a steering wheel in your self-driving car Japanese luxury carmaker Acura unveiled its second-generation autonomous development vehicle on Wednesday morning. The company chose the full-size RXL Sport Hybrid SH-AWD sedan as its self-driving test bed. Aside from being … [Link]
Mashable » The ad man behind the world's most famous commercial dies
Bill Backer, the creative mind behind what is considered to be the world's most famous advertisement, died last week at age 89, his wife confirmed to the New York Times. Backer is perhaps best known for his iconic 1971 Coca-Cola commercial, "Hilltop," which enjoyed renewed popularity last year when it was featured prominently in the series finale of AMC's Mad … [Link]
Mashable » Escape Donald Trump's America with Cards Against Humanity's bug-out bag
How scared are you for Election Day? Did you originally laugh off Donald Trump's candidacy as a joke, only to become more and more worried as he came closer to — and eventually took — the Republican presidential nomination? Even if Trump's nomination is still presumptive, the fears around his possible presidency are real. For those ready to hike across … [Link]
Slashdot » iOS 9.3.2 Bricking Some 9.7-inch iPad Pro Devices With 'Error 56' Message
An anonymous reader writes: iOS 9.3.2 is causing problems for some 9.7-inch iPad Pro owners, with multiple users reporting issues shortly after installing the update over the air. Affected users are seeing an "Error 56" message that instructs them to plug their devices into iTunes. Apple has issued a statement to iMore, simply stating the company is "looking into a … [Link]
Popular Science » Google Launches Its Own Ride-Sharing Pilot Project
Technology Waze might just end up ousting established ride-sharing giants like Uber Google's Waze may just end up ousting established ridesharing giants like Uber. [Link]
Mashable » Android N gets enhanced VR functions with Daydream
One of the biggest new features of Google's next-generation Android N mobile software gives much more support for virtual reality. SEE ALSO: Live from the Google I/O keynote Google announced on Wednesday at its Google I/O conference that its VR mode on Android N will be called Daydream. It will be available on a range of smartphones including Samsung, HTC, … [Link]
WIRED » Google’s Biggest Announcements From I/O 2016
The keynote for Google I/O 2016 just ended, and here's a summary of all the biggest news. The post Google's Biggest Announcements From I/O 2016 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Android N will run natively in cars
Google is setting up Android to take over cars. The upcoming Android N release will allow Android to run natively within cars, letting Google put much deeper hooks into the cars it runs on, the company announced Wednesday at its I/O developer conference. SEE ALSO: Android Auto puts Google Maps where they belong: Right in your dash In addition to … [Link]
Popular Science » Android Wear 2.0 Will Free Your Watch From Your Phone
Technology The next generation of Google's wearables has arrived, and it didn't bring a plus one. Google had several developments to announce, including customizable watch faces that put things like step trackers and your tasks up where you need them. They've begun… [Link]
New Scientist – News » Twins’ close bond makes them more likely to live to retirement
The close social bond of identical twins seems to protect them against life’s ravages, at least until they are in their 60s [Link]
Mashable » You can get a private jet with a wraparound sunroof for just $53 million
For those poking around the private jet market but not seeing anything that truly embodies conspicuous luxury, aircraft manufacturer Embraer has the answer: a plane with a wraparound sunroof. SEE ALSO: The ultimate window seat is a glass bubble on top of a plane The sunroof wraps around the sides and top of the aircraft, offering amazing views to the surrounding skies. … [Link]
Mashable » How to find the right cofounder for your startup
This article is part of DBA, a series on Mashable about running a business that features insights from leaders in entrepreneurship, venture capital and management. Many of the new entrepreneurs I meet ask the same question — what if I don't have a cofounder? I almost always encourage them to find one. Having a cofounder isn't just a nice way … [Link]
Mashable » The ocean within Jupiter's moon Europa may be just right for life
Jupiter's icy moon Europa may have the chemical composition needed to support life, according to new research. A new study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters suggests that even if Europa doesn't have hydrothermal volcanic activity beneath its icy crust, the moon's salty subsurface ocean may still be habitable, a possibility thought unlikely before now. SEE ALSO: Dark streaks … [Link]
WIRED » Nokia Is Plotting A Big Comeback to the Phone Business
That brand you like is going to come back in style. Maybe. The post Nokia Is Plotting A Big Comeback to the Phone Business appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » With Allo and Duo, Google Finally Encrypts Conversations End-to-End
In Whatsapp's footsteps, Google's new apps finally adopt end-to-end encryption. The post With Allo and Duo, Google Finally Encrypts Conversations End-to-End appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Otto Is Bringing Autonomous Driving To American Highways
From Our Blogs: Speed Lab The company will focus on making long-haul semitrucks safer Otto is bringing autonomous driving to long-haul 18-wheelers. [Link]
WIRED » Google Daydream: The Next Android Will Have Virtual Reality Baked Right In
The company's behind a crop of new headsets coming, but its bigger VR play involves the operating system you probably already use. The post Google Daydream: The Next Android Will Have Virtual Reality Baked Right In appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Android Wear 2.0 detaches smartwatches from needing a phone
It's been pretty quiet on Google's Android Wear smartwatch front, but the silence has finally been broken. Google announced Android Wear 2.0 at its annual I/O developer conference on Wednesday and it's chock full of new features. Most importantly, Android Wear no longer must be tethered to a smartphone. SEE ALSO: 6 things Android Wear smartwatches can do that the Apple … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Announces Allo, Duo, Stable Android N Preview, Instant Apps
Also at the conference, Google announced Allo, a new smart messaging app, and Duo, a high-definition video chat app for Android and iOS devices. TechCrunch reports: Why the decision to launch two separate apps? A couple of reasons, it seems. The first is to keep the experiences simple and lightweight; and the second: to do something a little different from … [Link]
Popular Science » Google Showcases Android N At I/O 2016
Gadgets The latest version of the world's most popular smartphone operating system Google takes the stage to show off Android N… [Link]
Mashable » Action-packed new 'Ghostbusters' trailer wreaks ghostly havoc on NYC
Time to call on another Ghostbusters trai~ This time around, the new teaser is even more action and horror-packed than the first, which dropped in March. There are more terrifying ghosts, more jokes and more Chris Hemsworth. We also get a glimpse at new gadgets and scenes set all over New York City, plus Leslie Jones (who plays the ghostbuster Patti) gets … [Link]
Mashable » Earth has now seen an unprecedented 12 straight months of record warmth
Each of the past 12 months has set a record for being the warmest such month in 137 years of record-keeping, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The agency released new data on Wednesday finding that April also was the warmest such month on record for the globe, creating the 12-months of consecutive warmth, which has never … [Link]
Mashable » Trump's pledge to renegotiate Paris Climate Agreement raises the race's climate stakes
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump pledged on Tuesday to renegotiate the Paris Climate Agreement to make it, in his words, more "fair" to the U.S. Speaking of the Paris Agreement in an interview with Reuters on Tuesday, Trump said: "I will be looking at that very, very seriously, and at a minimum I will be renegotiating those agreements, at a … [Link]
Mashable » Rex app makes finding and sharing your favorite stuff a breeze
Filmmaker Chris Smith (American Movie, The Yes Men) wanted a way to easily find out what his friends were watching, what restaurants they visited and what music they were listening to. To streamline that process, he created the app Rex, which soft-launched for iOS last month and is fully launching today. The app is a recommendation platform that lets you … [Link]
Mashable » For Vanessa Hudgens, dressing business casual is pretty wild
"It’s really exciting to be playing an adult in an office wearing sensible heels and sweaters with button-downs underneath them," Vanessa Hudgens told Mashable when discussing her new TV show. And for her, business casual truly is uncharted territory — Vanessa Hudgens, the person you probably see when you close your eyes and concentrate on the words "Coachella fashion." We caught … [Link]
Mashable » Entire Dallas Mavericks stadium to be recreated in 'Minecraft'
You won't have to fly to Dallas to visit the Mavericks' home court. Soon you'll be able to stand on the hardwood inside Minecraft. The Dallas Mavericks will launch Mavs World, a dedicated Minecraft hub for fans to experience American Airlines Center remade in all its blocky glory. Mavs World will include games and activities — some focused on basketball, but … [Link]
Mashable » Smiley picture of Kim Jong Un sparks essential Photoshop battle
Obviously the North Korean officials aren't familiar with the fine art of the Photoshop battle. They can't be. If they were, they'd know only too well that releasing a new picture of Kim Jong Un — and specifying that it's an untouched photo — could only lead to one thing. SEE ALSO: Guy brings cat to prom and gets the … [Link]
Mashable » Thanks to push away from coal, power plant emissions fall to lowest level since 1993
Carbon dioxide emissions from electric power plants have fallen to their lowest level in decades, and that trend could help states meet their emissions goals under the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan if it survives court challenges, according to new U.S. Energy Information Administration data and a New York University analysis. SEE ALSO: Report maps out decarbonization plan for U.S. … [Link]
Mashable » 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' star creatively recreates iconic red carpet looks
Tom Lenk, best-known for his role as Andrew Wells on Buffy the Vampire Slayer is now slaying the Instagram game. After the 2016 Met Gala, the actor began creatively recreating celebrity's famous red carpet looks — from Katy Perry to Zayn Malik — with odds and ends he had at home. SEE ALSO: One creative guy recreated Met Gala gowns out … [Link]
Mashable » Can you figure out the bizarre illusion in this brick wall photo?
Leave it to the Internet to turn a nice brick wall into a source of anxiety. Arron Bevin posted this old head-scratcher to Facebook on Monday. Now, it's recirculating around our fine Web, leaving pestilence and destruction in its wake. Thanks a lot, Arron. SEE ALSO: People are puzzled over what's inside this mysterious red dot Can you unravel the … [Link]
Mashable » Blake Lively under fire for Instagram caption
Baby got backlash. Blake Lively is in hot water over a recent Instagram caption where she quotes a Sir Mix-A-Lot lyric from the '90s hit "Baby Got Back." The lyric, "L.A. face with an Oakland booty," paired with a photo of Lively at Cannes Film Festival, has social media claiming the white actress is being racially insensitive. SEE ALSO: Snapchat … [Link]
Mashable » Desiigner walks us, line by line, through the lyrics of 'Panda'
"So now I'm gonna tell you what I'm saying, real slow and real simple, you hear me?" Hearing some found the lyrics to 'Panda' indecipherable~ Desiigner teamed up with Genius for this lyrical tutorial. This is how he lives it. He did it all for a ticket. Miley Cyrus gives Jimmy Fallon her funniest faces on 'The Tonight Show' Nick Jonas lusts … [Link]
Mashable » Miley Cyrus gives Jimmy Fallon her funniest faces on 'The Tonight Show'
Pulling a funny face or two is not a huge deal, but if you're competing with some of the best funny face makers in world, there are some high stakes involved. Miley Cyrus was on Jimmy Fallon's The Tonight Show last night, and the two scrunched up their faces, trying to imitate young fans who submitted their own goofy looks. It's a game … [Link]
Popular Science » Google Announces Daydream To Bring Better Virtual Reality To Smartphones
Gadgets Google Cardboard 2.0 Google announced a new set of standards for virtual reality on smartphones at I/O 2016. [Link]
Mashable » Watermelon provides happy pup with both a fort and a snack
One man's hollowed out watermelon is another dog's best day ever. People say they wish they were dogs all the time, but going forward, I'm going to specifically wish that I could be the watermelon-dwelling puppy named Rolex. SEE ALSO: Playful dog walks into a live IPL cricket match and steals the show The fruit salad may be ruined, but it … [Link]
Mashable » What to know about Maria Bamford's 'Lady Dynamite' before it comes to Netflix
Maria Bamford knows how to bounce back. In a conference call with journalists about her upcoming Netflix show Lady Dynamite, Bamford says she only had one note for herself during production: "Wake up." "Hey, wake up. It's time to act again," she says. And that's how the stand-up comedian who was hospitalized for bipolar disorder helped bring this baleful and … [Link]
Popular Science » April's Temperatures Broke Records For The 12th Consecutive Month
Environment And that's not all of the bad news Hmmm…this is starting to look like a pattern. [Link]
Mashable » MashReads Podcast: Manic Pixie Dream Girls go to Paris
Could you just not, French literature? This week on the MashReads Podcast, we dive into the realm of the existential with In The Cafe of Lost Youth by Patrick Modiano, written in 2007 and recently translated by Chris Clarke. The book is the portrait of a woman named Louki, and a cafe in Paris in the 1950s, as seen by four narrators. … [Link]
Mashable » Blac Chyna calls out haters for shaming her pregnancy body
Blac Chyna is demanding some respect. The model — who has been under intense public scrutiny over the past few weeks for her engagement to and pregnancy with Rob Kardashian — is now getting social media hate for her pregnancy body. SEE ALSO: John Legend calls out mom-shamers for targeting Chrissy Teigen and not him Celebrity fan Instagram account thacelebriteanews ~ two … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Trees seen resting branches while ‘asleep’ for the first time
Birch branches droop by as much as 10 centimetres at night, and return to their usual positions at daybreak. It’s not yet clear whether the effect is deliberate or passive [Link]
Mashable » Android Nougat? Android Nachos? Google wants you to name Android N
The next-generation Android N mobile software needs a name, and Google wants you to help. Google announced Wednesday that it's calling upon the world to help them name Android N, which you can do on its website. Each Android release has a name that follows the last one alphabetically, and they all are named after desserts. The last two Android versions … [Link]
Mashable » Android N gets a focus on performance, security and productivity
Google is letting the public offer its naming suggestions for the next version of Android — I'm #TeamNougat — but it still offered up plenty of new details about Android N at its developer conference. Android N was first announced in March, several months earlier than expected. Google did that, it says so that developers and OEMs could start offering … [Link]
Popular Science » Google Announces Allo Messenger App And Duo Video Calling
Technology Secure video and text chat… which Google's Assistant listens in on Competitors take note: Google just committed to delivering game-changing messaging apps later this year. Google's newest messaging apps for text and video boast… [Link]
Mashable » Emilia Clarke pranks her 'Game of Thrones' co-stars like a true Queen
Daenerys Targaryen: Mother of Dragons, Breaker of Chains, Pranker of the Dothraki. Game of Thrones actress Emilia Clarke was recently caught pranking her co-stars while filming that fiery scene from Season 6, Episode 4. According to Vulture, production would have to stop filming every time the actors got too hot on set, leaving them to rest in the greenroom — … [Link]
Mashable » Blink-182's new song packs a lot of bewilderment into 14 seconds
We knew that blink-182 was due for a reinvention after founding member Tom DeLonge parted ways with the band, but on the new album, titled California, it seems the band is committed to distilling blink-182 to its purest form. "I want to see some naked dudes, that's why I built this pool!" Mark Hoppus croons on "Built This Pool." And that's … [Link]
Popular Science » FAA And FBI Test Drone Detection At JFK Airport
Aviation Flying Buzzer Inspections FAA tests drone detection systems… [Link]
Mashable » Google unveils Duo, a video calling app that works even on super slow connections
In addition to the new Allo messaging app at its I/O developer conference, Google introduced a new video calling app called Duo. Built by the team behind WebRTC, Duo is designed to make video calls more reliable even on the slowest Internet connections. SEE ALSO: Google announces 'smart messenger' Allo Duo is based on your phone number (no new account … [Link]
Mashable » Volvo's stunning compact concepts are a new take on Swedish small cars
Clearly, the days of boxy Volvos are officially behind us. SEE ALSO: Bay Area startup is testing self-driving semis on California freeways Volvo Cars debuted two new compact concepts Wednesday morning. They're called 40.1 and 40.2. Although their names are lacking in creativity, their designs certainly aren't. The sharp Swedish sedan and crossover concepts form not only hint at Volvo's … [Link]
Mashable » Vibrant photos capture spirit of 1980s NYC
c. 1980A boy does a backflip on a mattress in a lot in Brooklyn.Image: Jamel Shabazz/Getty ImagesBorn and raised in Brooklyn, Jamel Shabazz first took up photography at the age of 15, and went on to create a peerlessly vibrant record of the city in the 1980s.Drawing inspiration from the works of socially concerned photographers such as Gordon Parks and Leonard … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Assistant and Google Home: Amazon Echo, But From Google
At its developer conference I/O, Google on Wednesday unveiled Google Home, a small round gadget with microphones and speakers that listens and responds to your questions and commands. As you may have guessed, Google Home will compete with Amazon Echo. The company also announced Assistant. Ars Technica reports: Google's conversational assistant is in the same vein as Cortana and Siri, … [Link]
WIRED » Google’s New Allo Messaging App Gets Its Edge From AI
Google’s new messaging app, Allo, lets you chat with Google while you chat with your friends. It's the first step toward making Google truly conversational. The post Google's New Allo Messaging App Gets Its Edge From AI appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Why Google is right not to give its new personal assistant a gendered name
The name is Assistant. Google Assistant. Google kicked off its big I/O developer conference on Wednesday by unveiling a new voice-powered digital assistant along with plans to use that assistant to power a hardware device similar to Amazon's Echo. While the tool and hardware device look promising, some watching the event couldn't help but question why the assistant lacks some … [Link]
Popular Science » This Earpiece Will Prevent You From Ever Being Lost In Translation Again
Technology Waverly Labs unveils an earpiece that allows real-time language translations Waverley Labs has created an earpiece that simultaneously translates different languages. [Link]
Mashable » Google announces 'smart messenger' Allo
Watch out Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp, Google has a new messenger app on the loose. It's called Allo and Google is calling it a "smart messenger" because it combines communications with its new Google Assistant. In a lot of ways, Allo (pronounced like the plant) is a response to some of the chatbots Facebook has started to integrate into Facebook … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. intelligence says foreign hackers are spying on presidential candidates
The United States sees evidence that hackers, possibly working for foreign governments, are snooping on the presidential candidates, the nation's intelligence chief said Wednesday. Government officials are working with the campaigns to tighten security as the race for the White House intensifies. SEE ALSO: Hillary Clinton asked for a secure Blackberry, but the NSA said no The activity follows a … [Link]
Popular Science » Google Home Voice Assistant Announced At I/O 2016
Gadgets Google Takes On The Amazon Echo Google confirms rumors of an always listening virtual assistant by confirming rumors of an Amazon Echo-like product… [Link]
Mashable » Google launches Google Assistant to take on Siri and Alexa
Look out SIRI. Step aside Alexa, Google has its own voice-based digital assistant: Google Assistant. While it lacks a proper or even pretty name, this could be the mother of all voice-activated assistants. "Our ability to do conversational understanding is far ahead of what other assistants can do," said Google CEO Sundar Pichai, who announced the new assistant from the … [Link]
Popular Science » The Stakes Are Higher Than Ever In The New 'Ghostbusters' Trailer
Entertainment Warning: spoilers! Slimer and Stay Puft Marshmallow Man appear in Ghostbuster's second trailer… [Link]
Mashable » Claire and Frank are equals in 'House of Cards,' so why not in reality?
House of Cards star Robin Wright had a problem with the fact that she didn't make nearly as much money as her co-star Kevin Spacey. That feeling was only amplified when she discovered that her character, Claire Underwood, was favored over his, Frank Underwood. So Wright fought for what she rightly felt she — like so many other women — was … [Link]
Mashable » Action-packed new 'Ghostbusters' trailer wreaks ghostly havoc on NYC
Time to call on another Ghostbusters trai~ This time around, the new teaser is even more action and horror-packed than the first, which dropped in March. There are more terrifying ghosts, more jokes and more Chris Hemsworth. We also get a glimpse at new gadgets and scenes set all over New York City, plus Leslie Jones (who plays the ghostbuster Patti) gets … [Link]
Mashable » Earth has now seen an unprecedented 12 straight months of record warmth
Each of the past 12 months has set a record for being the warmest such month in 137 years of record-keeping, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The agency released new data on Wednesday finding that April also was the warmest such month on record for the globe, creating the 12-months of consecutive warmth, which has never … [Link]
Mashable » Trump's pledge to renegotiate Paris Climate Agreement raises the race's climate stakes
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump pledged on Tuesday to renegotiate the Paris Climate Agreement to make it, in his words, more "fair" to the U.S. Speaking of the Paris Agreement in an interview with Reuters on Tuesday, Trump said: "I will be looking at that very, very seriously, and at a minimum I will be renegotiating those agreements, at a … [Link]
Mashable » Rex app makes finding and sharing your favorite stuff a breeze
Filmmaker Chris Smith (American Movie, The Yes Men) wanted a way to easily find out what his friends were watching, what restaurants they visited and what music they were listening to. To streamline that process, he created the app Rex, which soft-launched for iOS last month and is fully launching today. The app is a recommendation platform that lets you … [Link]
Slashdot » Transparent Displays Are Here, But They're Pretty Useless
An anonymous reader writes: Samsung has debuted the first commercial installation of its 55-inch 'mirror' displays at a salon in South Korea with a transparent OLED screen overlaid over a mirrored surface to allow interaction. The Samsung product rivals an equivalent TOLED from Planar, with both intended for high-end use in the retail display and exhibition space. However both manufacturers … [Link]
Mashable » Google Home is a colorful answer to the Amazon Echo
Alexa, Google’s aiming to steal your throne. Google announced on stage at its annual developer conference a smart home device called Google Home that will directly compete with the Amazon Echo speaker, the current darling of the budding tech category. SEE ALSO: What to expect at Google I/O 2016 The device, which looks similar to Google’s OnHub Wi-Fi router and … [Link]
Popular Science » Google Announces Google Assitant At I/O 2016
Technology "Building each user their individual Google" Google announces Google Assistant at I/O 2016… [Link]
Mashable » For Vanessa Hudgens, dressing business casual is pretty wild
"It’s really exciting to be playing an adult in an office wearing sensible heels and sweaters with button-downs underneath them," Vanessa Hudgens told Mashable when discussing her new TV show. And for her, business casual truly is uncharted territory — Vanessa Hudgens, the person you probably see when you close your eyes and concentrate on the words "Coachella fashion." We caught … [Link]
Mashable » Entire Dallas Mavericks stadium to be recreated in 'Minecraft'
You won't have to fly to Dallas to visit the Mavericks' home court. Soon you'll be able to stand on the hardwood inside Minecraft. The Dallas Mavericks will launch Mavs World, a dedicated Minecraft hub for fans to experience American Airlines Center remade in all its blocky glory. Mavs World will include games and activities — some focused on basketball, but … [Link]
New Scientist – News » India’s drought foretells of greater struggles as climate warms
Cracked soils, farmer suicides and desperate migration are at odds with the country's image as an emerging economic and technological power, says T. V. Padma [Link]
Mashable » Smiley picture of Kim Jong Un sparks essential Photoshop battle
Obviously the North Korean officials aren't familiar with the fine art of the Photoshop battle. They can't be. If they were, they'd know only too well that releasing a new picture of Kim Jong Un — and specifying that it's an untouched photo — could only lead to one thing. SEE ALSO: Guy brings cat to prom and gets the … [Link]
Popular Science » You Can Help Scientists Find Out If This Star Is Hiding Alien Megastructures
Space The discoverers of the "most mysterious star in the universe" just launched a Kickstarter In an effort to get to the bottom of the mystery, the research is going from crowd sourcing to crowdfunding. [Link]
Mashable » Thanks to push away from coal, power plant emissions fall to lowest level since 1993
Carbon dioxide emissions from electric power plants have fallen to their lowest level in decades, and that trend could help states meet their emissions goals under the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan if it survives court challenges, according to new U.S. Energy Information Administration data and a New York University analysis. SEE ALSO: Report maps out decarbonization plan for U.S. … [Link]
Mashable » 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' star creatively recreates iconic red carpet looks
Tom Lenk, best-known for his role as Andrew Wells on Buffy the Vampire Slayer is now slaying the Instagram game. After the 2016 Met Gala, the actor began creatively recreating celebrity's famous red carpet looks — from Katy Perry to Zayn Malik — with odds and ends he had at home. SEE ALSO: One creative guy recreated Met Gala gowns out … [Link]
Popular Science » Saab's Underwater Drone Will Hunt For Aquatic Explosives
Military Swedish fishing for IEDs Saab has a sea drone… [Link]
Mashable » Can you figure out the bizarre illusion in this brick wall photo?
Leave it to the Internet to turn a nice brick wall into a source of anxiety. Arron Bevin posted this old head-scratcher to Facebook on Monday. Now, it's recirculating around our fine Web, leaving pestilence and destruction in its wake. Thanks a lot, Arron. SEE ALSO: People are puzzled over what's inside this mysterious red dot Can you unravel the … [Link]
Slashdot » Australia Engineers Set New Solar Energy World Record With 34.5% Sunlight To Energy Efficiency
An anonymous reader writes: Australian engineers have edged closer to the theoretical limits of sunlight-to-electricity conversion by photovoltaic cells with a device that sets a new world efficiency record. A new solar cell configuration developed by engineers at the University of New South Wales has pushed sunlight-to-electricity conversion efficiency to 34.5% — establishing a new world record for unfocused sunlight … [Link]
Popular Science » Uber Lets You Track Family Members' Rides
Technology See where kids and spouses are while using the app Uber just made knowing where your family members are a lot easier. The app now allows you to see when rides are taken by kids, spouses, and anyone else you want to… [Link]
Mashable » Blake Lively under fire for Instagram caption
Baby got backlash. Blake Lively is in hot water over a recent Instagram caption where she quotes a Sir Mix-A-Lot lyric from the '90s hit "Baby Got Back." The lyric, "L.A. face with an Oakland booty," paired with a photo of Lively at Cannes Film Festival, has social media claiming the white actress is being racially insensitive. SEE ALSO: Snapchat … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » AWS Limited Release IoT Button Sells Out in Hours
This past Friday, Amazon quietly launched the AWS IoT Button, a limited release programmable button that developers can program to control connected devices and services. Based on Amazon Dash Button hardware, the AWS IoT Button is a simple Wi-Fi device that developers can use to get started with AWS IoT, AWS Lambda, Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS), and other Amazon … [Link]
Popular Science » Social Video Has Entered Its Body Horror Phase
Technology But it's not directed by David Cronenberg — it's made by people like you I've been surprised to see how quickly people have taken to using Facebook Live and other social video streaming apps to broadcast the human body in biologically… [Link]
Mashable » Desiigner walks us, line by line, through the lyrics of 'Panda'
"So now I'm gonna tell you what I'm saying, real slow and real simple, you hear me?" Hearing some found the lyrics to 'Panda' indecipherable~ Desiigner teamed up with Genius for this lyrical tutorial. This is how he lives it. He did it all for a ticket. Miley Cyrus gives Jimmy Fallon her funniest faces on 'The Tonight Show' Nick Jonas lusts … [Link]
Popular Science » Where To Watch Google I/O 2016 Live Online
Gadgets Hint: here Where to tune into Google's 2016 spring announcement. [Link]
Popular Science » Watch Tim Cook and JJ Lin Play A Song on GarageBand
Entertainment A duet on the newly update Apple app Sometimes it's nice to take a moment and enjoy the product of your company's innovations. That's just what Apple CEO Tim Cook did with GarageBand. After the release of a… [Link]
Mashable » Miley Cyrus gives Jimmy Fallon her funniest faces on 'The Tonight Show'
Pulling a funny face or two is not a huge deal, but if you're competing with some of the best funny face makers in world, there are some high stakes involved. Miley Cyrus was on Jimmy Fallon's The Tonight Show last night, and the two scrunched up their faces, trying to imitate young fans who submitted their own goofy looks. It's a game … [Link]
Popular Science » What To Expect At Google I/O 2016
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Slashdot » LinkedIn User? Your Data May Be Up For Sale
An anonymous reader cites a ZDNet report: Reports indicate that a LinkedIn data breach may have led to the sale of sensitive data belonging to 117 million users. The company's website experienced a data breach in 2012, but the true consequences of the breach are only now becoming apparent. Users of LinkedIn's website in 2012 discovered that roughly 6.5 million … [Link]
Mashable » Nick Jonas lusts after shapes for 'Sesame Street'
This just in: Nick Jonas gets all hot and bothered when he sees pentagons and octagons. No seriously, the singer loves checkin' those shapes so much that he teamed up with Cookie Monster, Bert and the Count to sing about it. So go ahead and educate yourself on the glorious properties of geometric figures set to a sexy beat. Desiigner walks … [Link]
Mashable » Ellen asks Drake and Jared Leto if they've ever hooked up with a fan
Party games, meet daytime television. Ellen DeGeneres invited Drake and Jared Leto to play a round of "Never Have I Ever" on Tuesday's Ellen — and, to the surprise of no one, it was very revealing. Ellen even asked both participants if they'd ever hooked up with a fan. "What is a fan?" asked philosopher Drake. Also, celebrities Google themselves, too. … [Link]
Mashable » Mariah Carey still insists she's never met Jennifer Lopez: 'I don't know her'
Let's go back in time for a moment. It was the early 2000s. Mariah Carey was doing an interview and someone asked what she thought about Beyoncé. Carey heaps praise on the singer ("fabulous," "great singer," "very sweet"), like anyone would. Then, she was asked about Jennifer Lopez. "I don't know her," she replied, smiling and bobbing her head with … [Link]
Mashable » Robin Wright channels Claire Underwood, fights for equal pay on 'House of Cards'
In the kind of power move that would make Claire Underwood proud, Robin Wright revealed on Tuesday that she insisted upon being paid the same amount as her male costar Kevin Spacey on Netflix's House of Cards. “I was like, ‘I want to be paid the same as Kevin,’” Wright said at the Rockefeller Foundation's Insight Dialogues on May 17. … [Link]
Mashable » IBM memory breakthrough puts Moore's Law on notice
Did Moore's Law just get a new lease on life? In 2015, Intel admitted that it was taking a bit longer than two years to roll out their next generation of chips, ostensibly no longer keeping up with Moore's Law, the generation’s-old concept that more or less promises chip technology will double our processing power every two years. However, a new … [Link]
Mashable » The Grammy's won't award a free album — which could be a problem for Chance the Rapper
Chance the Rapper might have to change the game. The Chicago native recently released his newest mixtape "Coloring Book," and it's already being called an early contender for rap album of the year. Except, it won't be by the Grammys. Chance's decision to release the album for free — it was briefly available for download and is now exclusively streaming … [Link]
Mashable » New brush lets perfectly normal humans lick their cat
What do you get for the cat person who has everything, but still wants to lick their pet? As much as your cat loves the snuggles and strokes you give it on a daily basis, there's nothing more bonding than using your own tongue to groom your beloved pet, just like a mother cat caring for its young. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Who can last longer (without blinking): Anna Kendrick vs. Adam DeVine
Anna Kendrick and Adam DeVine have the blinking battle of a lifetime. Let the games begin! Read more: http://on.mash.to/1qtJkSv Read more…More about Celebrities, Anna Kendrick, Watercooler, Videos, and Standalone Video Template
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Mashable » Beyoncé inspires teen's remarkable prom dress
Another day, another Beyoncé slay. This time, India Ross, an 18-year-old high school student from St. Louis, Missouri, caused a frenzy with her Bey-inspired prom dress. The dress in question nods to the singer's barely there Givenchy gown from 2015's Met Gala. SEE ALSO: Monster tornado gives teens epic prom photo With the help of local designer Toi Hall, the two … [Link]
Popular Science » See The Planets Of Our Solar System While Listening To 'The Planets'
Space Northwestern University puts on a Solar System symphony A new concert by Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music Brass Ensemble will feature Holst's 'Planets' suite and "a tour across the solar system."… [Link]
Popular Science » Watch A Mortar Blow Up A Watermelon
Entertainment Crazy Russian Hacker, back at it again. Ah, summer. The season when people find new and inventive ways to destroy watermelons in slow motion. Youtube star CrazyRussianHacker is mostly known for testing… [Link]
WIRED » Google I/O 2016 Liveblog: Join Us for Updates and Analysis
The 2016 Google I/O developer conference is taking place this week at Shoreline Amphitheater in Google's home town of Mountain View, California. The post Google I/O 2016 Liveblog: Join Us for Updates and Analysis appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » How to watch Google I/O 2016
Google's annual developer conference Google I/O is kicking off Wednesday at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET) where the company will show off all its latest updates on Android, self-driving cars, virtual reality and more. You can check out Mashable's live coverage throughout the event. You can watch Google's live broadcast here, or watch a live 360-degree broadcast on YouTube, … [Link]
Slashdot » Netflix Launches Fast.com To Show How Fast Your Internet Connection Really Is
Paul Sawers, writing for VentureBeat (condensed): Netflix really wants to show you how fast (or slow) your Internet connection is, and to do so it has launched a new website at Fast.com that conveys the real-time speed of your connection to the Web. It's designed to give people "greater insight and control of their Internet service." Netflix said it was … [Link]
Mashable » 1974: Patti Smith, on the verge of stardom
Image: Michael Ochs Archive/Getty ImagesIn November of 1974, Patti Smith, a relatively unknown poet/singer, posed for a publicity photo shoot in Los Angeles. Just over a year later she released Horses, her critically acclaimed and hugely influential debut albumBorn in Chicago in 1946 to deeply religious working-class parents, Smith worked on an assembly line shortly after graduating high schoolIn 1967, she … [Link]
WIRED » The Second Ghostbusters Trailer Is Calling You
The second look at Paul Feig's summer reboot features more plot, more proton packs, and a new baddie. The post The Second Ghostbusters Trailer Is Calling You appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Scan your doodles to find the perfect matching photo online
A computer program has learned to scan your sketches and find a photo that matches, paving the way for a new kind of search engine [Link]
Slashdot » Wikipedia Editor Says Site's Toxic Community Has Him Contemplating Suicide
An anonymous reader writes: A longtime Wikipedia editor wrote an email to a large public mailing list Tuesday, saying he was contemplating suicide due to online abuse by his fellow Wikipedians. "Nobody on Wikipedia seems to be kind," he wrote. "You are all so busy power tripping that you forget there is a real, live person on the other side." … [Link]
WIRED » What’s Inside Frontline Plus: The Chemical One-Two Punch That Kills Your Pet’s Fleas
The chemical cocktail you apply to your furry best friend’s back uses a double tap bound together with a secret blend of inert chemicals. The post What's Inside Frontline Plus: The Chemical One-Two Punch That Kills Your Pet's Fleas appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Heroic dog given medal after saving a woman's life
LONDON — Rauour the labrador saved the life of a woman who was at considerable risk after she was stuck in blizzard conditions. Now the brave dog is being rewarded for it. SEE ALSO: 22 small and beautifully formed summer festivals to discover in the UK After the initial search team who were on foot had passed her location hours … [Link]
Mashable » 7-Eleven debuts toothy treats for Shark Week
Get ready to party, shark style. 7-Eleven, a popular international convenience store chain, will release an exclusive collection of shark-themed goodies for Discovery Channel's annual Shark Week. The products are already in stores ahead of shark programming, which runs June 26 through July 3. SEE ALSO: Could Shark Week make us less afraid of sharks? "Like the Slurpee brand, we … [Link]
Mashable » Anna Kendrick and Adam DeVine's eyeballs battle in intense staring contest
Anna Kendrick. Adam DeVine. A staring contest for the ages. Or at least for like 45 seconds. The famous faces aimed their famous eyeballs at each other, battling sun and the urge to blink. Who will triumph? Who will crumble under the peeper pressure? Apparently, you can catch a fish with an old iPhone Desiigner walks us, line by line, … [Link]
Mashable » 7-year-old pens brutally honest breakup letter to mom
It's not you, Mom. It's me. This seven year old wrote a brutally honest breakup card to her mom, because she is really trying to focus on her career right now and just needs some space. SEE ALSO: 15 kid spelling errors that are equal parts worrisome and hilarious Did we mention it was on her mom's birthday? What a … [Link]
Mashable » 2 men battle insane 100-plus-mph winds at Mount Washington
Weather observers Mike Dorfman and Tom Padham attempt to stand in the face of 109 mph winds. The ultimate ballet of human perseverance.More photos and video: http://on.mash.to/22fwoxs Read more…More about Us World, Us, Climate, New Hampshire, and Standalone Video Template
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Mashable » India inaugurates one of the world's biggest solar rooftop power plants
The north Indian state of Punjab has inaugurated what it claims is the world's largest rooftop solar power plant. Spread over eight rooftops across 82 acres, it can produce up to 11.5 MW of electricity. SEE ALSO: Futuristic device is helping scientists break solar-efficiency record The Rs 1.35 billion project is expected to have significant environmental benefits, reducing 400,000 tonnes … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Cheating cheetahs seen chasing hyena before stealing its prey
One of Africa's top predators can chase away other predators and eat their kill, instead of hunting down its own [Link]
Slashdot » Nokia Announces Return To Smartphone, Tablet Markets
Nokia is making a return to phones and tablets. The Finnish company on Wednesday announced that it will license its brand and IP to a newly created company called HMD global. The company in question, Nokia says, will produce and sell a range of Android smartphones and tablets. The company has also inked a deal with Microsoft to acquire the … [Link]
Popular Science » Jimmy Fallon Lists The Pros And Cons Of Traveling By Hyperloop
Entertainment "It's like Thomas The Tank Engine…on cocaine." Jimmy Fallon lists the pros and cons of traveling by Hyperloop on The Tonight Show… [Link]
WIRED » The Hoverboard Has Arrived. If Only Someone Could Make It Useful
Unless you're Justin Bieber, you may never get your hoverboard. And that's okay. The post The Hoverboard Has Arrived. If Only Someone Could Make It Useful appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Omnity Makes Sense Of The World's Messy Documents
Technology Scanning for commonalities Omnity Makes Sense Of The World's Messy Documents… [Link]
Slashdot » Developer Of Anonymous Tor Software Dodges FBI, Leaves US
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNN: FBI agents are currently trying to subpoena one of Tor's core software developers to testify in a criminal hacking investigation, CNNMoney has learned. But the developer, who goes by the name Isis Agora Lovecruft, fears that federal agents will coerce her to undermine the Tor system — and expose Tor users around … [Link]
Mashable » Cartoonist unveils 30 hilariously inventive new Pokémon designs
LONDON — If the Pokémon franchise has taught us anything at all, it's that you've gotta catch 'em all. Also (despite the original insistence that there were only 150 known types of Pokémon) new breeds are being discovered all the time. Well, splendid news: UK-based cartoonist Dan Martin has gone and found 30 more. SEE ALSO: Meet the man who … [Link]
Mashable » Dark 'Game of Thrones' theory could be bad news for Rickon
Warning: Contains spoilers from Game of Thrones Season 6, episode 4. LONDON — Let's be honest, things aren't looking great for Rickon at the moment. If people were forced to put money on which of the Stark brood is likely to croak it first, little Rickon — who has recently lost both his direwolf (maybe) and his wildling guardian (definitely) … [Link]
Mashable » Ellie Goulding shares her struggle with 'debilitating' panic attacks
LONDON — Ellie Goulding has spoken out about her struggle with panic attacks at the beginning of her career, and her use of cognitive behavioural therapy to overcome them. SEE ALSO: Woman shares brave post about what it's like to experience panic attacks In an interview with Canadian fashion magazine FLARE, the singer said cognitive behavioural therapy helped her to … [Link]
Mashable » Zika 'expected to spread' to Europe this summer
The Zika virus is set to spread to Europe by this summer, according to a new assessment by the World Health Organisation (WHO). An outbreak of the mosquito-borne virus, which has been linked to thousands of cases of microcephaly, is more likely in countries were Aedes mosquitoes are present, WHO Europe said. SEE ALSO: Inside the hunt for a Zika … [Link]
Mashable » 10 very dangerous activities you should avoid at all costs
If you've been alive for even one minute, you know that life is an endless sequence of trials and hazards. By now, you probably know to avoid dangerous activities like bungee jumping, sword swallowing and swimming — they're just not worth the risk! But did you know that danger lurks around even the most mundane of corners? Corners are sharp, by … [Link]
Mashable » Uber now lets you track your family members' rides
Making sure your daughter's Uber ride went as planned just got a lot easier. On Tuesday, Uber launched a new feature called Trip Tracker, enabling users to track their family members' rides with the service. SEE ALSO: Uber is the new rap cliché The Trip Tracker is part of another Uber feature called Family Profiles, which lets you add other … [Link]
Popular Science » A Pill That Monitors Your Vital Signs
Health One of 10 innovations to win a 2016 Invention Award Vital signs are key indicators of health. But tracking some of these signals, such as the body’s core temperature, can require invasive tactics— which is especially… [Link]
Mashable » Her Majesty the Queen is here to tell you about driverless cars
LONDON — Driverless cars and a proposal to bring high-speed broadband in every household were among the main social reforms that featured in a speech outlining the government's legislative program read out in Parliament by Queen Elizabeth II. Legislation to enable autonomous cars, already trialled in the UK, is set to be introduced by the government. The development will ensure … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Why would scientists want to build human genomes from scratch?
A secret meeting at Harvard Medical School last week discussed synthesising big genomes – and they could be planning to create designer human cells [Link]
WIRED » Livestream the Google I/O 2016 Keynote Right Here
Google’s executives will offer a live keynote address beginning at 9am on Wednesday. We'll be streaming it right here. The post Livestream the Google I/O 2016 Keynote Right Here appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Inside the Sound Lab That Uses VR to Build Immersive Spaces
Arup’s SoundLab is revolutionizing sound-friendly building design; and maybe VR in general. The post Inside the Sound Lab That Uses VR to Build Immersive Spaces appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Live from the Google I/O keynote
Google's biggest event of the year is about to get under way. The I/O developer conference is set to begin Wednesday with a keynote from Google CEO Sundar Pichai and all signs suggest it will be jam-packed with announcements. SEE ALSO: What to expect at Google I/O 2016 One highlight, of course, will be the next version of Android, right … [Link]
Mashable » When to use the heart: 14 guidelines for emoji etiquette
How do you know when it's appropriate to use certain emoji with acquaintances? SEE ALSO: 16 of the most useless emoji and how to make them useful We asked colleagues when they reached their own emoji "smilestones." Get it? 1. Wait until after the first date for flirty emoji. 
Image: vicky leta/mashableThis was a common answer, especially if they're a person … [Link]
Mashable » Malaysia to block critics of government from leaving the country for 3 years
Malaysia has apparently begun to enforce a travel ban on those who discredit or ridicule the government. People guilty of "running down the government… in any manner" will be blocked from leaving the country for three years, in order to protect the country's image overseas, a source told local paper The Star. SEE ALSO: Demonstrators at Bersih rally call for … [Link]
Mashable » Playful dog walks into a live IPL cricket match and steals the show
An adorable stray dog ran into the cricket pitch in the middle of an IPL match, bringing all proceedings to a halt. While several players and ground staff tried to shoo it away, the canine was in the mood to play. SEE ALSO: Indian cricketer has one of the weirdest bowling techniques you've even seen The dog entered the field … [Link]
Mashable » British teens are reacting hilariously to their disastrous biology exam
LONDON — Anyone who isn't convinced about the stress-relieving effects of memes should take a look at the #aqabiology hashtag. SEE ALSO: Teacher's awesome 'homework' assignment makes her an Internet hero GCSE exams — the ones all 15- and 16-year olds take at the end of secondary school — have kicked off in Britain this week. On Tuesday, it was … [Link]
Mashable » New 'Game of Thrones' power couple gets wildly sexy YouTube montage
Warning: Contains spoilers from Game of Thrones season 6, episode 4. LONDON — It's been three days now since the latest Game of Thrones episode, but people are still thunderously excited about the hot new couple on the scene. SEE ALSO: There's a hot new 'Game of Thrones' couple and people can't cope So excited, in fact, that the parodies … [Link]
WIRED » The Obsessive, Secretive Race to Make the Perfect Tire for Electric Cars
Designing tires for electric vehicles is extra complicated, because they demand more of everything. The post The Obsessive, Secretive Race to Make the Perfect Tire for Electric Cars appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » This Is How You Move a 390-Pound Gorilla Across the Country
Goma is a Western lowlands gorilla, born in captivity and moved halfway across the country as part of a decades-long effort to keep the species genetically healthy. The post This Is How You Move a 390-Pound Gorilla Across the Country appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Meet the Garden Designer Who Transformed Rio de Janeiro
Meet Roberto Burle Marx: the designer-painter-architect-gardener~ who shaped Rio de Janeiro. The post Meet the Garden Designer Who Transformed Rio de Janeiro appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Satanic Panic of the ’80s Is Back In Two New Novels
Two summer books chronicle teenage friendships that become threatened by shadowy forces. Could it be … Satan? The post The Satanic Panic of the ’80s Is Back In Two New Novels appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Heavenly Aerials of Pools Will Send You Right Into Summer
A photographer choppers over swimming pools across Germany to capture their geometric, inviting beauty. The post Heavenly Aerials of Pools Will Send You Right Into Summer appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Live from the Google I/O keynote
Google's biggest event of the year is about to get under way. The I/O developer conference is set to begin Wednesday with a keynote from Google CEO Sundar Pichai and all signs suggest it will be jam-packed with announcements. SEE ALSO: What to expect at Google I/O 2016 One highlight, of course, will be the next version of Android, right … [Link]
Mashable » When to use the heart: 14 guidelines for emoji etiquette
How do you know when it's appropriate to use certain emoji with acquaintances? SEE ALSO: 16 of the most useless emoji and how to make them useful We asked colleagues when they reached their own emoji "smilestones." Get it? 1. Wait until after the first date for flirty emoji. 
Image: vicky leta/mashableThis was a common answer, especially if they're a person … [Link]
Mashable » Malaysia to block critics of government from leaving the country for 3 years
Malaysia has apparently begun to enforce a travel ban on those who discredit or ridicule the government. People guilty of "running down the government… in any manner" will be blocked from leaving the country for three years, in order to protect the country's image overseas, a source told local paper The Star. SEE ALSO: Demonstrators at Bersih rally call for … [Link]
Mashable » Playful dog walks into a live IPL cricket match and steals the show
An adorable stray dog ran into the cricket pitch in the middle of an IPL match, bringing all proceedings to a halt. While several players and ground staff tried to shoo it away, the canine was in the mood to play. SEE ALSO: Indian cricketer has one of the weirdest bowling techniques you've even seen The dog entered the field … [Link]
Mashable » British teens are reacting hilariously to their disastrous biology exam
LONDON — Anyone who isn't convinced about the stress-relieving effects of memes should take a look at the #aqabiology hashtag. SEE ALSO: Teacher's awesome 'homework' assignment makes her an Internet hero GCSE exams — the ones all 15- and 16-year olds take at the end of secondary school — have kicked off in Britain this week. On Tuesday, it was … [Link]
Mashable » New 'Game of Thrones' power couple gets wildly sexy YouTube montage
Warning: Contains spoilers from Game of Thrones season 6, episode 4. LONDON — It's been three days now since the latest Game of Thrones episode, but people are still thunderously excited about the hot new couple on the scene. SEE ALSO: There's a hot new 'Game of Thrones' couple and people can't cope So excited, in fact, that the parodies … [Link]
Mashable » Uber now lets you track your family members' rides
Making sure your daughter's Uber ride went as planned just got a lot easier. On Tuesday, Uber launched a new feature called Trip Tracker, enabling users to track their family members' rides with the service. SEE ALSO: Uber is the new rap cliché The Trip Tracker is part of another Uber feature called Family Profiles, which lets you add other … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Cancel the Olympic Games in Brazil because of Zika? No way
It is fear of the Zika virus, not its true threat, that is causing some people to call for the Olympics to be pulled from Brazil, says Marc Siegel [Link]
Mashable » Vietnam 'blocks' Facebook over the weekend due to protests over dead fish
Vietnamese Facebook users had problems accessing the popular social network over the past weekend, apparently due to an ongoing protest that the government has been trying to suppress. For the past two weekends in a row, hundreds of people have been protesting in Vietnam's two major cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, as well as in smaller cities … [Link]
Mashable » So, two Apple engineers walk into a man's house…
It appears Apple has taken the recently discovered iTunes music deletion bug very seriously. A week after iTunes user James Pinkstone described in a blog post how the software had erased 122GB of his own music collection in early May, the company reacted by promising a fix. Now, Pinkstone wrote a new blog post, detailing the lengths Apple went to … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Engineering for Industrial Designers and Inventors – $19.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Engineering for Industrial Designers and Inventors" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-05-19 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Vietnam 'blocks' Facebook over the weekend due to protests over dead fish
Vietnamese Facebook users had problems accessing the popular social network over the past weekend, apparently due to an ongoing protest that the government has been trying to suppress. For the past two weekends in a row, hundreds of people have been protesting in Vietnam's two major cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, as well as in smaller cities … [Link]
Mashable » Moosh the malamute and Ginger the dachshund are cute but mischievous 'siblings'
Here is an unlikely dog duo that'll brighten up your Instagram feed. Moosh the 9-year-old malamute and 3-year-old dachshund Ginger are a so-called brother and sister who have been getting plenty of attention on their account @malamutemoosh. SEE ALSO: This trippy time lapse isn't a puzzle or insects crawling Owner Olivia Rogers, a recently graduated speech therapist from Adelaide, Australia, … [Link]
Mashable » 5 popular Indian cars, including a Renault hatchback, fail global crash test
Five popular Indian cars have failed the crash tests conducted by the UK-based organisation Global New Car Assessment Progam (NCAP). All the tested cars, including Renault's Kwid, Maruti Suzuki Celerio, Maruti Suzuki Eeco, Mahindra Scorpio and Hyudai Eon, were given a zero star out of five for safety when they were crashed at 64 km per hour. SEE ALSO: Volkswagen … [Link]
Mashable » 'NCIS' explains Tony's departure in the most tragic way possible
Warning: Spoilers ahead. Tony DiNozzo took his final ride down the NCIS elevator in Tuesday night's Season 13 finale, and while it's hard to see the character go, there's no denying it was for a good — albeit tragic — reason. The top of the episode revealed to viewers that Ziva David, the former agent with whom Tony shared a … [Link]
Mashable » Apple announces app development accelerator in Bengaluru to start Tim Cook's India visit
As part of Apple CEO Time Cook's first visit to India, the company has announced that it will open a new iOS app design and development accelerator in India's Silicon Valley Bengaluru by early 2017. SEE ALSO: Tim Cook to make surprise visit to India tomorrow The new centre is a major step towards Apple's attempt to expands its share … [Link]
Mashable » You're not the only one: Facebook Pages is broken around the world
Pity the poor brands that struggled to deliver you piping hot content all day — this one included. A number of news outlets and other companies running official pages on Facebook were unable to post or schedule posts all Wednesday Australian time, although posting to personal pages appeared to be unaffected. As of 9 p.m. AEST, the problem still wasn't fixed. … [Link]
Mashable » Futuristic device is helping scientists break solar-efficiency record
Looking a little like the world-saving stones from sci-fi classic The Fifth Element, a new device is expected to have a big impact on renewable energy. Built by Mark Keevers and Martin Green from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), the unique prism could help make solar panels cheaper and more efficient. In fact, it's already broken a world … [Link]
Mashable » Catching an Uber is more legal than it was yesterday in Australian state
Uber has slowly but surely been winning legislative battles across Australia to have ridesharing legalised, but the U.S. company has not gotten far in the state of Victoria. The government is yet to make a move to legalise the service in cities like Melbourne, and now the courts have weighed in, seemingly legalising the service. On Wednesday, Melbourne driver Nathan Brenner … [Link]
Slashdot » Backblaze Releases Billion-Hour Hard Drive Reliability Report
jones_supa writes: The storage services provider Backblaze has released its reliability report for Q1/2016 covering cumulative failure rates of mechanical hard disk drives by specific model numbers and by manufacturer. The company noted that as of this quarter, its 60,000 drives have cumulatively spun for over one billion hours (100,000 years). Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (HGST) is the clear leader … [Link]
Mashable » So, two Apple engineers walk into a man's house…
It appears Apple has taken the recently discovered iTunes music deletion bug very seriously. A week after iTunes user James Pinkstone described in a blog post how the software had erased 122GB of his own music collection in early May, the company reacted by promising a fix. Now, Pinkstone wrote a new blog post, detailing the lengths Apple went to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Microbiomania: The truth behind the hype about our bodily bugs
In the wake of the White House’s latest “moonshot” – an initiative to understand the microbiome – New Scientist cuts through the crap about our internal flora and probiotics [Link]
Mashable » British university bans hat-throwing, offers to Photoshop mortarboards
LONDON — A British university has banned the traditional hat-throwing tradition on graduation day, claiming it poses an "unacceptable risk" of injury. The University of East Anglia (UAE) in Norwich said a number of students have been injured over recent years by falling mortarboards. SEE ALSO: 17 graduation caps voted most likely to tickle your funny bone "This is an … [Link]
Mashable » Inside the hidden world of prosthetic limb design
LONDON — In a nondescript building on an average road in an anonymous part of north London lie dozens of arms, legs and feet. The dismembered limbs sit among nuts, bolts, feathers and cogs.A wall of saws, hammers and drills stands opposite a freezer full of flesh-coloured material and the rubbery top half of a naked old woman hides behind a … [Link]
Mashable » France is deploying anti-drone technology to protect football fans at Euro 2016
An unidentified drone buzzes a soccer stadium crammed with spectators at the European Championship. It might just be carrying a camera. Or something more sinister. Toxic chemicals, perhaps. Either way, the unauthorized flying machine is violating a no-fly zone in place for Europe's biggest sports event since deadly attacks in Paris last November. SEE ALSO: Drones and kites banned from … [Link]
Mashable » Apparently, you can catch a fish with an old iPhone
If you've got an old, dead iPhone laying around, ever thought of just feeding it to the fishies? That's what the people behind the YouTube channel How Ridiculous appear to have done, using the Apple device as a lure while fishing in Dunsborough, located in the south-west of Western Australia. The video shows a salmon being caught with the aid … [Link]
Mashable » British university bans hat-throwing, offers to Photoshop mortarboards
LONDON — A British university has banned the traditional hat-throwing tradition on graduation day, claiming it poses an "unacceptable risk" of injury. The University of East Anglia (UAE) in Norwich said a number of students have been injured over recent years by falling mortarboards. SEE ALSO: 17 graduation caps voted most likely to tickle your funny bone "This is an … [Link]
Mashable » The woman making prosthetic limbs that inspire
LONDON — In a nondescript building on an average road in an anonymous part of north London lie dozens of arms, legs and feet. The dismembered limbs sit among nuts, bolts, feathers and cogs.A wall of saws, hammers and drills stands opposite a freezer full of flesh-coloured material and the rubbery top half of a naked old woman hides behind a … [Link]
Mashable » France is deploying anti-drone technology to protect football fans at Euro 2016
An unidentified drone buzzes a soccer stadium crammed with spectators at the European Championship. It might just be carrying a camera. Or something more sinister. Toxic chemicals, perhaps. Either way, the unauthorized flying machine is violating a no-fly zone in place for Europe's biggest sports event since deadly attacks in Paris last November. SEE ALSO: Drones and kites banned from … [Link]
Mashable » Apparently, you can catch a fish with an old iPhone
If you've got an old, dead iPhone laying around, ever thought of just feeding it to the fishies? That's what the people behind the YouTube channel How Ridiculous appear to have done, using the Apple device as a lure while fishing in Dunsborough, located in the south-west of Western Australia. The video shows a salmon being caught with the aid … [Link]
Mashable » Moosh the malamute and Ginger the dachshund are cute but mischievous 'siblings'
Here is an unlikely dog duo that'll brighten up your Instagram feed. Moosh the 9-year-old malamute and 3-year-old dachshund Ginger are a so-called brother and sister who have been getting plenty of attention on their account @malamutemoosh. SEE ALSO: This trippy time lapse isn't a puzzle or insects crawling Owner Olivia Rogers, a recently graduated speech therapist from Adelaide, Australia, … [Link]
Mashable » 5 popular Indian cars, including a Renault hatchback, fail global crash test
Five popular Indian cars have failed the crash tests conducted by the UK-based organisation Global New Car Assessment Progam (NCAP). All the tested cars, including Renault's Kwid, Maruti Suzuki Celerio, Maruti Suzuki Eeco, Mahindra Scorpio and Hyudai Eon, were given a zero star out of five for safety when they were crashed at 64 km per hour. SEE ALSO: Volkswagen … [Link]
Mashable » 'NCIS' explains Tony's departure in the most tragic way possible
Warning: Spoilers ahead. Tony DiNozzo took his final ride down the NCIS elevator in Tuesday night's Season 13 finale, and while it's hard to see the character go, there's no denying it was for a good — albeit tragic — reason. The top of the episode revealed to viewers that Ziva David, the former agent with whom Tony shared a … [Link]
Slashdot » Employers Struggle To Find Workers Who Can Pass A Drug Test
HughPickens.com writes: Jackie Calmes writes in the NYT that all over the country, employers say they see a disturbing downside of tighter labor markets as they try to rebuild from the worst recession since the Depression: the struggle to find workers who can pass a pre-employment drug test. The hurdle partly stems from the growing ubiquity of drug testing, at … [Link]
Mashable » Apple announces app development accelerator in Bengaluru to start Tim Cook's India visit
As part of Apple CEO Time Cook's first visit to India, the company has announced that it will open a new iOS app design and development accelerator in India's Silicon Valley Bengaluru by early 2017. SEE ALSO: Tim Cook to make surprise visit to India tomorrow The new centre is a major step towards Apple's attempt to expands its share … [Link]
Mashable » You're not the only one: Facebook Pages is broken across the world
Pity the poor brands struggling to deliver you piping hot content all day — this one included. A number of news outlets and other companies running official pages on Facebook have been unable to post or schedule posts for most of the day on Wednesday Australian time, although posting to personal pages appears to be unaffected. SEE ALSO: How Facebook could … [Link]
Mashable » Futuristic device is helping scientists break solar-efficiency record
Looking a little like the world-saving stones from sci-fi classic The Fifth Element, a new device is expected to have a big impact on renewable energy. Built by Mark Keevers and Martin Green from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), the unique prism could help make solar panels cheaper and more efficient. In fact, it's already broken a world … [Link]
Mashable » Thai government stops ride-hailing motorbike services 2 months into operation
Barely two months into the launch of UberMOTO and GrabBike in Thailand, the government ordered a discontinuation of both companies' motorbike taxi-hailing services on Tuesday. According to Reuters, Nunthapong Cherdchoo, a senior official at the transport ministry, said the decision came after ongoing conflict between the ride-hailing companies and other registered taxi services. The turn of events will no doubt … [Link]
Mashable » Google teams up with MIT to make programming easier for kids
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google's annual developer conference doesn't officially kick off until Wednesday but about 120 of the company's youngest developers are already getting to preview one of its newest announcements. Google is teaming up with MIT's Media Lab to create Scratch Blocks, an updated version of the kid-centric programming language. Available now as a developer preview, student participants … [Link]
Mashable » Fashionistas got caught in an elevator at Fashion Week and went Snapchat and selfie crazy
What do a group of fashion kids do when they get trapped in a elevator for 40 minutes? They get on the snaps and selfies like nobody's damn business. In a microcosm of farshion hell, Christian Wilkins (the son of Australian morning show legend Richard), Australia's Grazia Entertainment Editor Nicholas Carolan and a bunch of other fashion-forward types were caught … [Link]
Mashable » This trippy time lapse isn't a puzzle or insects crawling
While you might think this time-lapse footage shows grains of rice floating around or maggots (gross) moving in a pack — it's actually sheep be sorted into different groups as they are prepared to be sheared. The mesmerising video was uploaded to the Facebook page of Andrew Hughes Photography on Tuesday. It's a vivid example of the number of sheep that … [Link]
Mashable » Catching an Uber is more legal than it was yesterday in Australian state
Uber has slowly but surely been winning legislative battles across Australia to have ridesharing legalised, but the U.S. company has not gotten far in the state of Victoria. The government is yet to make a move to legalise the service in cities like Melbourne, and now the courts have weighed in, seemingly legalising the service. On Wednesday, Melbourne driver Nathan Brenner … [Link]
Mashable » ESPN's new online ads let businesses focus on your favorite teams
Visit ESPN's website after your team scores a big victory, and you may start seeing ads congratulating them on the win. Meanwhile, that same advertiser could be simultaneously mourning the opposing team's loss to appease its disappointed fans. SEE ALSO: ESPN thinks you need to choose between live sports and social media ESPN just rolled out a new tool that … [Link]
Mashable » Brave man uses spanners to fight off crocodiles in life-or-death battle
When in danger, you need to use anything you can to protect yourself. In a story of true heroics, a 72-year-old man has used spanners and spark plugs to defend himself from an onslaught of crocodiles in Australia's top end in a three-hour ordeal on Tuesday. SEE ALSO: Australian girl wins right to wear pants at school because it's 2016 … [Link]
Mashable » ESPN's new online ads let businesses focus on your favorite teams
Visit ESPN's website after your team scores a big victory, and you may start seeing ads congratulating them on the win. Meanwhile, that same advertiser could be simultaneously mourning the opposing team's loss to appease its disappointed fans. SEE ALSO: ESPN thinks you need to choose between live sports and social media ESPN just rolled out a new tool that … [Link]
Mashable » Brave man uses spanners to fight off crocodiles in life-or-death battle
When in danger, you need to use anything you can to protect yourself. In a story of true heroics, a 72-year-old man has used spanners and spark plugs to defend himself from an onslaught of crocodiles in Australia's top end in a three-hour ordeal on Tuesday. SEE ALSO: Australian girl wins right to wear pants at school because it's 2016 … [Link]
Mashable » Thai government stops ride-hailing motorbike services 2 months into operation
Barely two months into the launch of UberMOTO and GrabBike in Thailand, the government ordered a discontinuation of both companies' motorbike taxi-hailing services on Tuesday. According to Reuters, Nunthapong Cherdchoo, a senior official at the transport ministry, said the decision came after ongoing conflict between the ride-hailing companies and other registered taxi services. The turn of events will no doubt … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2289: Tumultuous Topics!
Cry for the Town Trender! [Link]
Slashdot » Copyright Trolls Rightscorp Are Teetering On The Verge Of Bankruptcy
JustAnotherOldGuy writes: Rightscorp, the copyright trolls whose business model was convincing ISPs to freeze their customers' Internet access in response to unsubstantiated copyright accusations, and then ransom those connections back for $20 each, will be out of money by the end of this quarter. Despite a massive courtroom win against Cox Cable in 2015 (and a counterbalancing gigantic fine for … [Link]
Mashable » Google teams up with MIT to make programming easier for kids
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google's annual developer conference doesn't officially kick off until Wednesday but about 120 of the company's youngest developers are already getting to preview one of its newest announcements. Google is teaming up with MIT's Media Lab to create Scratch Blocks, an updated version of the kid-centric programming language. Available now as a developer preview, student participants … [Link]
Mashable » Is this 'Tetris' movie for real? Too many key blocks are missing to be sure
LOS ANGELES — If you read the headlines out of Cannes Tuesday — "the Tetris movie is happening!" — you'd think it's just a matter of months before the big-screen bricks started falling before your eyes. And if that makes you smack your keyboard in frustration, here's the straight piece you've been waiting for: Nothing is "happening." At least, not yet. … [Link]
Mashable » List addicts now have a community of their own thanks to B.J. Novak's app
LOS ANGELES — Dennis Flynn, a 26-year-old New Yorker, has found his comedic voice. "I'm going to read 'thoughts of a magician at a children's birthday party who realizes his rabbit is dead mid-trick,'" he announced to a full house at a recent show at one of Upright Citizens Brigade's Los Angeles location. Flynn loves lists, but it wasn't until … [Link]
Mashable » Idris Elba rapping in leather pants makes Macklemore enjoyable
It's okay to put your complicated feelings about Macklemore & Ryan Lewis aside and just enjoy the sight of Idris Elba rapping in leather pants. The actor stars in the duo's video for "Dance Off" from This Unruly Mess I've Made, and it does more to ingratiate them to the public than any of their near-constant apologies for their existence. … [Link]
Mashable » Motorola's budget Moto G phone: Coming soon in three new flavors
Motorola's Android smartphone lineup used to be easy to understand. If you wanted the best at any price, you got the Moto X. If you wanted a mid-range phone with good-enough specs, you got a Moto G. And if you just wanted something dirt cheap, you got the Moto E. But with Lenovo now in charge of Motorola, the Moto smartphones are getting … [Link]
Mashable » How dying stars could turn frozen worlds into habitable planets
When most stars reach old age and begin to run out fuel, they swell up to hundreds of times their normal size, engulfing planets that orbit too close. But can planets that escape this fiery demise still support life? In this state, can planets around the dying star host life? New research says yes. In about 7.5 billion years, the sun will … [Link]
Mashable » Mexico's president proposes legalizing same-sex marriage
Mexico's president proposed legalizing same-sex marriage Tuesday and to commemorate the occasion, he shared an image of his residence lit up in rainbow lights, much like the White House did last summer when the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage. Speaking at an event on the International Day Against Homophobia, Enrique Peña Nieto said he signed initiatives that would seek … [Link]
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. Rat-infested restaurant kitchen is a thing of nightmares Comedian returns to subway to read fake, raunchy books This trippy time lapse isn't a … [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]
Mashable » Fashionistas got caught in an elevator at Fashion Week and went Snapchat and selfie crazy
What do a group of fashion kids do when they get trapped in a elevator for 40 minutes? They get on the snaps and selfies like nobody's damn business. In a microcosm of farshion hell, Christian Wilkins (the son of Australian morning show legend Richard), Australia's Grazia Entertainment Editor Nicholas Carolan and a bunch of other fashion-forward types were caught … [Link]
Mashable » This trippy time lapse isn't a puzzle or insects crawling
While you might think this time-lapse footage shows grains of rice floating around or maggots (gross) moving in a pack — it's actually sheep be sorted into different groups as they are prepared to be sheared. The mesmerising video was uploaded to the Facebook page of Andrew Hughes Photography on Tuesday. It's a vivid example of the number of sheep that … [Link]
Slashdot » Iraq Shuts Down Internet In Entire Country To Prevent Exam Cheating
An anonymous reader writes: The Iraqi government has ordered ISPs to shut down Internet access in the entire country to prevent exam cheating for Iraq's official exams for secondary and high schools. This is the second year in a row when Iraq does this, after the same thing happened in 2015. Companies like Akamai and Dyn also noted the government's … [Link]
Mashable » Is this 'Tetris' movie for real? Too many key blocks are missing to be sure
LOS ANGELES — If you read the headlines out of Cannes Tuesday — "the Tetris movie is happening!" — you'd think it's just a matter of months before the big-screen bricks started falling before your eyes. And if that makes you smack your keyboard in frustration, here's the straight piece you've been waiting for: Nothing is "happening." At least, not yet. … [Link]
Slashdot » Live-Action Tetris Movie Secures $80 Million Funding, Plans To Be Part Of A Trilogy
An anonymous reader writes: In 2014, Threshold Entertainment announced it would be producing a live-action film based on the Russian stacking game Tetris. Today, Threshold Entertainment announced it had secured $80 million in funding for the project. Threshold's Larry Kasanoff has worked on the Mortal Kombat film in 1995, which grossed $70 million. Media mogul Bruno Wu, will serve as … [Link]
WIRED » Watch the World’s Most Jumbo-Est Jet Take Off. Barely.
The massive Antonov An-225 caused a stir in Australia this week when it touched down in Perth. The post Watch the World’s Most Jumbo-Est Jet Take Off. Barely. appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Connecting Everyone To Internet 'Would Add $6.7 Trillion To Global Economy'
An anonymous reader writes: A report, titled Connecting the world: Ten mechanisms for global inclusion, and prepared for Facebook by PwC, says that global economic output would increase by $6.7 trillion if internet access was brought to the 4.1 billion people in the world who do not currently have it. It's estimated that this would raise 500 million people out … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Chuck Norris Facts, Kaa, EasySize, eAngel, Soccerama
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Mashable » List addicts now have a community of their own thanks to B.J. Novak's app
LOS ANGELES — Dennis Flynn, a 26-year-old New Yorker, has found his comedic voice. "I'm going to read 'thoughts of a magician at a children's birthday party who realizes his rabbit is dead mid-trick,'" he announced to a full house at a recent show at one of Upright Citizens Brigade's Los Angeles location. Flynn loves lists, but it wasn't until … [Link]
Mashable » Idris Elba rapping in leather pants makes Macklemore enjoyable
It's okay to put your complicated feelings about Macklemore & Ryan Lewis aside and just enjoy the sight of Idris Elba rapping in leather pants. The actor stars in the duo's video for "Dance Off" from This Unruly Mess I've Made, and it does more to ingratiate them to the public than any of their near-constant apologies for their existence. … [Link]
Mashable » Motorola's budget Moto G phone: Coming soon in three new flavors
Motorola's Android smartphone lineup used to be easy to understand. If you wanted the best at any price, you got the Moto X. If you wanted a mid-range phone with good-enough specs, you got a Moto G. And if you just wanted something dirt cheap, you got the Moto E. But with Lenovo now in charge of Motorola, the Moto smartphones are getting … [Link]
Mashable » How dying stars could turn frozen worlds into habitable planets
When most stars reach old age and begin to run out fuel, they swell up to hundreds of times their normal size, engulfing planets that orbit too close. But can planets that escape this fiery demise still support life? In this state, can planets around the dying star host life? New research says yes. In about 7.5 billion years, the sun will … [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]
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 » Mexico's president proposes legalizing same-sex marriage
Mexico's president proposed legalizing same-sex marriage Tuesday and to commemorate the occasion, he shared an image of his residence lit up in rainbow lights, much like the White House did last summer when the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage. Speaking at an event on the International Day Against Homophobia, Enrique Peña Nieto said he signed initiatives that would seek … [Link]
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