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 » Google made I/O fun again, but is that enough?
For the first time in years, Google I/O was fun to watch. But while Google put on quite the show in a new outdoor venue, we were left wondering if the company did enough to gain on its competitors. SEE ALSO: Google just revealed its strategy to rule the post-search world. Will it work? This week on MashTalk, we break down … [Link]
Mashable » Mars is the brightest it has been in a decade: Here's how to see it this weekend
The planet Mars is closer than it has been since November 2005, so get ready for some serious skywatching this weekend. The red planet's close proximity to Earth now makes it brighter than it usually is in orbit, giving even amateur skywatchers a great chance to see details of the Martian surface using a low-powered telescope. But even if you … [Link]
Slashdot » Wristband Gives You An Electric Shock When You Overspend
An anonymous reader writes: "Intelligent Environments, the company that brought us emoji passwords, has launched another original product, a banking platform integrated with IoT devices working on the classic 'If This, Then That' principle," writes Softpedia. "Called Interact IoT, the platform will allow developers to create smart products that interact with your bank account. Intelligent Environments launched the platform yesterday … [Link]
Slashdot » Real-Life RoboCop Guards Shopping Centers In California
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Metro: While machines from the likes of RoboCop and Chappie might just be the reserve of films for now, this new type of robot is already fighting crime. This particular example can be found guarding a shopping center in California but there are other machines in operation all over the state. Equipped with … [Link]
WIRED » Google’s Got Better Ways to Protect Pedestrians Than Glue-Covered Cars
Google engineers believe coating the front of a car with adhesive could improve road safety, but it's not the best way to tackle the problem. The post Google's Got Better Ways to Protect Pedestrians Than Glue-Covered Cars appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » With Instant Apps, Google Aims to Make the Web and Apps One
Google is already building mobile webpages that work like apps. Now it's building apps that arrive like webpages. Someday the two will meet in the middle. The post With Instant Apps, Google Aims to Make the Web and Apps One appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Scientists Are Just as Confused About the Ethics of Big-Data Research as You
Institutional review boards have long governed research ethics, but do they need to evolve in the digital age? The post Scientists Are Just as Confused About the Ethics of Big-Data Research as You appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » How Drake helped craft one of the best moments in his 'SNL' beef sketch
The Drake-hosted episode of Saturday Night Live was long on memorable sketches, but there was arguably none as perfectly crafted as the one that saw the Canadian rapper form some beefs with SNL stars. SEE ALSO: Drake hosts a special 'American Ninja Warrior' for 'SNL' For this installment of Inside the Sketch, a feature you're seeing only on Mashable, writer Will Stephen takes us … [Link]
Slashdot » AI Will Create 'Useless Class' Of Human, Predicts Bestselling Historian
An anonymous reader writes: Yuval Noah Harari, author of the international bestseller "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind," doesn't have a very optimistic view of the future when it comes to artificial intelligence. He writes about how humans "might end up jobless and aimless, whiling away our days off our nuts and drugs, with VR headsets strapped to our faces," … [Link]
Popular Science » San Francisco Fog Made Into Misty Martinis
Entertainment A new vodka comes from thin air Today Hangar One announced [www.hangarone.com/fogpoint] a limited edition vodka made with water harvested from Bay Area fog, most of it collected at the base of the… [Link]
Mashable » Curious fox cub gets head stuck in peanut butter jar, hero storms to the rescue
LONDON — We all know from children's books and folklore that foxes are curious by nature. When the cub (pictured above) happened upon a large jar of peanut butter in a cemetery in Salisbury, UK, it obviously couldn't resist the scent. SEE ALSO: Baby fox and stuffed rabbit are the coziest duo imaginable Kevin Drew, founder of local wildlife rescue … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Colbert invites elementary school kids to weigh in on the election
They can't vote, but the under-seven demographic sure has a lot to say. Examples: Bernie Sanders makes them feel "confused," Donald Trump's hair looks like a creature and hey, Stephen Colbert kind of looks like Ted Cruz. And then there's this girl's wordless reaction to Hillary Clinton. 
Image: youtube/the late show with stephen colbert Watch these adorable 'OctoPossum' babies hitch … [Link]
Mashable » Airbus has filed a patent for the world's fastest helicopter
Airbus has filed a patent for the world's fastest helicopter. The hybrid aircraft is an advanced version of the Airbus' Eurocopter X3, which is currently under development and set an unofficial record in 2013 for the world's fastest helicopter, attaining a top speed of 263 knots — or about 303 miles per hour — in a descent. That's still much … [Link]
Mashable » Google is bringing its futuristic gesture-sensing radar to actual products
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California — Google's closer than ever to making Project Soli, its experimental gesture-based radar project, a reality. During a session at the I/O developer conference Friday, Google's ATAP (Advanced Technology and Products) group showed off two new products that have Project Soli's radar tech embedded in them. SEE ALSO: Project Soli: Google's new experiment to put gesture controls … [Link]
Mashable » This is how your nose got its shape
Ski-jump, hooked, piggy or snubbed — there are almost as many nose shapes as there are people in the world. Now, new research has uncovered four genes that govern some of the variation in the human olfactory organ. SEE ALSO: Bio-art: 3D-printed faces reconstructed from stray DNA The new findings could help scientists understand the roots of this variation, the researchers … [Link]
Mashable » Google's Project Ara will come to consumers in 2017
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF. — If you've been wondering what's going on with Google's effort to create modular smartphones, also known as Project Ara, wonder no more. At the company's I/O developer conference, Google showed the progress it's made in building phones that let users swap individual components (like the camera) in and out like they're AA batteries. It also revealed … [Link]
Mashable » Brother of Brussels bomber will compete for Belgium at Rio Olympics
After winning Europe's taekwondo championship, Mourad Laachraoui is Rio-bound for the 2016 Summer Olympics, where he'll represent Belgium. But that's just the beginning of this story. Mourad once had an older brother named Najim Laachraoui. Two months ago, Najim was one of three suicide bombers who attacked the Belgian capital of Brussels and killed 32 victims. Najim also allegedly helped make bombs for … [Link]
Mashable » What to watch on Showtime in June
Need the perfect Father's Day streaming list? Showtime has got you covered. From films about difficult fathers (Boyhood) or father figures (St. Vincent) to action movies and classics that dad loves like Pulp Fiction, Showtime has carefully crafted Dad's Day lists and a whole host of themed movies to choose from. Here's a look at what's coming to Showtime in … [Link]
Mashable » Kevin the permanently surprised cat has a story to inspire you
A very special rescue cat named Kevin has defied the odds after being diagnosed with a condition called hydrocephalus and given six months to live. Now four years old, the adorable Russian Blue is capturing our hearts with his extreme perseverance, peppy personality, and the permanently surprised look on his face. SEE ALSO: Tiny puppy rescued from baseball stadium now has important job … [Link]
Mashable » Sean Penn's 'The Last Face' is getting amazingly disastrous reviews at Cannes
Sean Penn's The Last Face might be the last time he shows his own at the Cannes Film Festival for a while. The film, which Penn directed, was ripped apart by critics for its plot, pacing and seemingly offensive portrayals of AfricansLast Face stars Charlize Theron and Javier Bardem as aid workers who fall in love, and work in various west … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' star drops big hint about King's Landing S6 storyline
Warning: Contains spoilers from Game of Thrones season 6, episode 4. LONDON — King's Landing is close to boiling point. When you throw the scheming Lannisters, the equally scheming Tyrells and the possibly-most-scheming-of-all High Sparrow into one city, it's always going to end badly. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' cast plays truth-telling game, drops some major Season 6 bombshells With … [Link]
Mashable » Google's connected Levi's jacket is coming out in 2017
Google is working on making a connected, technology-laced jacket that you'll be able to wear in any type of weather, Google announced Friday. It's called Jacquard, and the company has been working on it since 2015. It's set to come out in spring 2017. Jacquard is made with interactive denim, made in partnership with Levi's. It has sensors that detect … [Link]
Mashable » Whimsical distillery creates vodka made using real California fog
Unless this company is just blowing smoke, you can now buy vodka made using San Francisco fog. Instead, it's from Hangar 1, a Bay Area distillery that sought to create a vodka with a nod to sustainability. Just so we're not foggy on the details, the vodka, called Fog Point, isn't actually made from fog: it's distilled from California grape wine. … [Link]
Mashable » Chime is like a Keurig for home-brewed chai
Fresh chai tea can be a bit of a pain to make — the whole multi-brewing process can take even seasoned chai veterans more than 10 minutes to complete. And if you aren't watching it the whole time, you could end up with over-cooked dairy and need to start all over. To make chai-lovers' lives easier, a new smartphone-connected chai-brewing … [Link]
Mashable » How IBM is transforming India's president house into a smart township
IBM is giving the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the sprawling residence and office of India's President, a digital makeover through its smart city solutions. The company will focus on helping the estate manage its existing infrastructure and utilities, especially waste, energy, water and security, more efficiently. SEE ALSO: Chennai gets India's first self-cleaning smart toilets Spread across 330 acres, the Rashtrapati Bhavan … [Link]
Mashable » You need to read these books, 21st century environmentalists
Some people travel to better understand the world. Others read to get a better sense of the planet Earth. Author and environmentalist Ken Ilgunas did both. In his new book Trespassing Across America, Ilgunas hiked the length of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline — all 1,700 miles of it, between Alberta, Canada and Port Arthur, Texas — to better understand what … [Link]
Mashable » Aerie refused to photoshop its ads for two years and sales spiked
Here's an important lesson in advertising: Use less photoshop. Or, if you're a lingerie brand like American Eagle's Aerie, forego airbrushing altogether. That's exactly what happened when Aerie decided to stop photoshopping completely two years ago, instead, using unretouched images of diverse women of all shapes and colors. SEE ALSO: Aerie Lingerie Ads Ditch Photoshop for the 'Real You' The … [Link]
Mashable » 2 tarantulas joined passengers aboard flight to Canada
There are some things we all wish we could take back from a Caribbean vacation. Generally, those are things like sunshine, tan lines and tropical drinks. Not tarantulas. On an Air Transat flight from Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, to Montreal, Canada on April 18, passengers "screamed and stood on their seats" when they spotted two tarantulas, between four and eight inches, … [Link]
Mashable » Ancient mega tsunamis on Mars are newest clues to past life
Traces of tsunamis on Mars are the newest clues yet that the Red Planet once had oceans, which could have supported life, researchers said. These killer waves might have been triggered by giant meteor impacts, scientists added. SEE ALSO: Photos: The search for water on Mars Although the surface of Mars is now cold and dry, there is a great … [Link]
Mashable » Where Americans are traveling in Europe this summer
After the attacks in Paris and Brussels, the outlook for tourism in Europe this summer held some uncertainty. According to a comprehensive survey of U.S. travelers' plans, however, the outlook is good — at least for most cities. SEE ALSO: HomeAway is renting out the Eiffel Tower for the first time ever As a whole, Europe attracted an increase in … [Link]
Mashable » How Drake helped craft one of the best moments in his 'SNL' beef sketch
The Drake-hosted episode of Saturday Night Live was long on memorable sketches, but there was arguably none as perfectly crafted as the one that saw the Canadian rapper form some beefs with SNL stars. SEE ALSO: Drake hosts a special 'American Ninja Warrior' for 'SNL' For this installment of Inside the Sketch, a feature you're seeing only on Mashable, writer Will Stephen takes us … [Link]
Slashdot » Oculus No Longer Lets Customers Move Purchased Software To Non-Oculus Hardware
AmiMoJo quotes a report from Boing Boing: As recently as 5 months ago, Oculus founder Palmer Luckey was promising his customers that they could play the software they bought from the Oculus store on "whatever they want," guaranteeing that the company wouldn't shut down apps that let customers move their purchased software to non-Oculus hardware. But now, Oculus has changed … [Link]
Mashable » Police crashes head-on with car during high-speed chase
A traffic camera in Florida caught a police officer speeding through a red light during a chase, causing a pretty jarring accident. Both the officer and other driver were injured. Read more…More about Video, Car, Car Crash, Us World, and Us [Link]
Popular Science » National Guard Blows Up Drone With Lunch Box Bomb During Training
Military Doling out Swift justice Bomb squad blew stuff up for training. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Nest Labs Expands Works with Nest API
Nest Labs, which Google acquired for $3.2 billion in January 2014, launched Works with Nest to ensure that its devices can play nicely with devices made by third party manufacturers. Since its launch, numerous companies, including Jawbone, Phillips, Whirlpool, Mercedes-Benz and Logitech, have built Works with Nest integrations.
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Mashable » Is Motorola bringing back the Razr?
Ahh, the Motorola Razr. Released in 2004, it became one of the most iconic gadgets of all-time and, until the iPhone, it was the world's best-selling cell phone. And it could be making a comeback. That is, if a new teaser from Motorola is to be believed. As spotted by Engadget, the teaser takes us back to the halcyon days … [Link]
WIRED » Project Ara Lives: Google’s Modular Phone Is Ready for You Now
After more than a year of silence, Google's wildest idea about smartphones is starting to come true. The post Project Ara Lives: Google's Modular Phone Is Ready for You Now appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Judge Orders 'Intentionally Deceptive' DOJ Lawyers To Take Remedial Ethics Class
According to the Daily Caller, "The judge overseeing the challenge by 26 states to President Obama's executive action in immigration has ordered all lawyers 'employed at the Justice Department in Washington, D.C. who appears, or seeks to appear, in a court (state or federal) in any of the 26 Plaintiff States annually attend a legal ethics course.'" An anonymous reader … [Link]
Mashable » BMW's '2002 Hommage' concept celebrates 50 years of iconic coupes
Fifty years ago, BMW unveiled the now-iconic 2002 model and set the stage for current German sport luxury brand that we know and love today. SEE ALSO: Que Bella! Aston Martin brings a taste of Italy to its newest concept car It's hard to believe, but before the 2002 model, BMW wasn't really BMW. I mean, it was. But it … [Link]
Mashable » GoPro shows man tickling bear because sports are no longer enough
GoPro, the little camera designed to take some abuse, is still popular. But it's apparently worried that people are growing bored of surfing and dirt bike videos, because the official YouTube channel has now released footage of a man in a tickle fight with a bear. To be fair, the man is naturalist Casey Anderson, a host on Nat Geo WILD … [Link]
Mashable » 'Star Wars' fans, tell your friends: This sliding door sounds just like R2-D2 screaming
Hey, Star Wars fans: if you're not over R2-D2's hilarious dro~ noises, this is the door you're looking for. A new YouTube video features the galaxy's finest hotel lobby door — the finest because it sounds exactly like R2-D2 screaming. Rumor has it that just one watch will quadruple your midi-chlorian count. Watch these adorable 'OctoPossum' babies hitch a ride with mom … [Link]
Mashable » Emily Ratajkowski wants you to know she's a feminist! A hot one!
If Piers Morgan has a problem with you, you're probably doing something right. So when he went after Emily Ratajkowski and Kim Kardashian's topless selfie, it felt right on track. ‘[He was] talking about the fact Kim is 34 and a mother and that we’re over seeing her in a sexual light, which I had a lot of problems with," the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Robot ranchers monitor animals on giant Australian farms
"Farmbots" will herd livestock, keep an eye on their health, and check they have enough pasture to graze on [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Microsoft Bing, RevTwo, Stride.ai, Orbit.ai, Helioviewer
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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Popular Science » You Can Now 3D Print Your Own Custom Gummies
Technology Satisfy your sweet tooth A 3D printer for custom gummies arrives in the U.S. [Link]
Mashable » Iconic Cher moments to celebrate her 70th birthday
Cher is an absolute icon. From her music to her fashion and her activism, she has become a household name over the years. So here's to you, Cher — Happy birthday!Photos of Cher in the studio: http://on.mash.to/1NCr9VX Read more…More about Video, Music, Entertainment, Birthday, and Cher [Link]
Popular Science » Asteroids Are Much Weaker Than Earth Rocks
Space This is (probably) good for earthlings Asteroids are a lot less tough than we thought, and a lot more crumbly. [Link]
Slashdot » Silicon Valley Tech Workforce Is Vastly Different From US, Say Feds
Reader dcblogs shares an article on Computer World: In recent years, major high-tech firms have started releasing workforce diversity data, along with a promise to improve. And there is much room for improvement, according to federal officials. Among the top 75 Silicon Valley tech firms, whites make up 47% of the workforce, Asian Americans 41%, Hispanics, 6% and African Americans … [Link]
Popular Science » Zumwalt Destroyer Delivered To The Navy
Military It's customary to tip $600 million for a $3 billion vessel delivery Zuwalt delivered. [Link]
Mashable » Google's artificial intelligence chief says 'we're in an AI spring'
“We’re kind of in an AI Spring,” says John Giannandrea, Google’s head of machine learning. Giannandrea's statement — a reference to the term AI winter — sums up how the use cases, interest and research in artificial intelligence are really taking off. SEE ALSO: Google I/O 2016: That's a lot of things we can't have yet During a Google I/O panel on … [Link]
Popular Science » U.S. Unveils First New Nutrition Facts Label In Over 20 Years
Health Features updates to serving sizes and info on added sugar The FDA has unveiled a new food label that’s a little more in tune with how people actually eat. [Link]
WIRED » Ikea’s Clever Kit Makes Indoor Farming as Easy as It’ll Get
The Krydda/Växer line lets you plant herbs, lettuce, bok choy, and chard in your kitchen. The post Ikea's Clever Kit Makes Indoor Farming as Easy as It'll Get appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Maroon 5 cancels North Carolina shows over anti-LGBT bill
Maroon 5 joined the many musicians in protesting North Carolina's House Bill 2 by canceling two upcoming shows in the state, in Raleigh and Charlotte. "This was a difficult decision for us to make as a band," the band said in a statement on its website. "We don’t want to penalize our fans in North Carolina by not performing for … [Link]
Slashdot » Project Ara Lives: Google's Modular Smartphones Coming To Developers This Fall
Finally, there's some update on Project Ara, an open hardware platform for creating highly modular smartphones. Google announced on Friday that a test version of the modular smartphone will be released to developers in the fourth quarter. Google, which owns Project Ara, added that a thinner version of the phone will be made available to consumers next year. Recode, reports: … [Link]
Popular Science » In The Future, Your Microwave Oven Could Be Small Enough To Travel
Technology Bring your own microwave New microwave technology could lead to cookers you can carry on your back. [Link]
Mashable » Curious fox cub gets head stuck in peanut butter jar, hero storms to the rescue
LONDON — We all know from children's books and folklore that foxes are curious by nature. When the cub (pictured above) happened upon a large jar of peanut butter in a cemetery in Salisbury, UK, it obviously couldn't resist the scent. SEE ALSO: Baby fox and stuffed rabbit are the coziest duo imaginable Kevin Drew, founder of local wildlife rescue … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Colbert invites elementary school kids to weigh in on the election
They can't vote, but the under-seven demographic sure has a lot to say. Examples: Bernie Sanders makes them feel "confused," Donald Trump's hair looks like a creature and hey, Stephen Colbert kind of looks like Ted Cruz. And then there's this girl's wordless reaction to Hillary Clinton. 
Image: youtube/the late show with stephen colbert Dad and daughter perform delightful rendition … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Say hello to Allo – and the AI assistants set to run your life
On Wednesday, Google unveiled an artificially intelligent assistant that will field requests. Soon, we’ll all be chatting with bots like this one [Link]
Mashable » Airbus has filed a patent for the world's fastest helicopter
Airbus has filed a patent for the world's fastest helicopter. The hybrid aircraft is an advanced version of the Airbus' Eurocopter X3, which is currently under development and set an unofficial record in 2013 for the world's fastest helicopter, attaining a top speed of 263 knots — or about 303 miles per hour — in a descent. That's still much … [Link]
Mashable » Google is bringing its futuristic gesture-sensing radar to actual products
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California — Google's closer than ever to making Project Soli, its experimental gesture-based radar project, a reality. During a session at the I/O developer conference Friday, Google's ATAP (Advanced Technology and Products) group showed off two new products that have Project Soli's radar tech embedded in them. SEE ALSO: Project Soli: Google's new experiment to put gesture controls … [Link]
Mashable » This is how your nose got its shape
Ski-jump, hooked, piggy or snubbed — there are almost as many nose shapes as there are people in the world. Now, new research has uncovered four genes that govern some of the variation in the human olfactory organ. SEE ALSO: Bio-art: 3D-printed faces reconstructed from stray DNA The new findings could help scientists understand the roots of this variation, the researchers … [Link]
Mashable » Google's Project Ara will come to consumers in 2017
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF. — If you've been wondering what's going on with Google's effort to create modular smartphones, also known as Project Ara, wonder no more. At the company's I/O developer conference, Google showed the progress it's made in building phones that let users swap individual components (like the camera) in and out like they're AA batteries. It also revealed … [Link]
Mashable » Brother of Brussels bomber will compete for Belgium at Rio Olympics
After winning Europe's taekwondo championship, Mourad Laachraoui is Rio-bound for the 2016 Summer Olympics, where he'll represent Belgium. But that's just the beginning of this story. Mourad once had an older brother named Najim Laachraoui. Two months ago, Najim was one of three suicide bombers who attacked the Belgian capital of Brussels and killed 32 victims. Najim also allegedly helped make bombs for … [Link]
Mashable » What to watch on Showtime in June
Need the perfect Father's Day streaming list? Showtime has got you covered. From films about difficult fathers (Boyhood) or father figures (St. Vincent) to action movies and classics that dad loves like Pulp Fiction, Showtime has carefully crafted Dad's Day lists and a whole host of themed movies to choose from. Here's a look at what's coming to Showtime in … [Link]
Mashable » Kevin the permanently surprised cat has a story to inspire you
A very special rescue cat named Kevin has defied the odds after being diagnosed with a condition called hydrocephalus and given six months to live. Now four years old, the adorable Russian Blue is capturing our hearts with his extreme perseverance, peppy personality, and the permanently surprised look on his face. SEE ALSO: Tiny puppy rescued from baseball stadium now has important job … [Link]
Mashable » Sean Penn's 'The Last Face' is getting amazingly disastrous reviews at Cannes
Sean Penn's The Last Face might be the last time he shows his own at the Cannes Film Festival for a while. The film, which Penn directed, was ripped apart by critics for its plot, pacing and seemingly offensive portrayals of AfricansLast Face stars Charlize Theron and Javier Bardem as aid workers who fall in love, and work in various west … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' star drops big hint about King's Landing S6 storyline
Warning: Contains spoilers from Game of Thrones season 6, episode 4. LONDON — King's Landing is close to boiling point. When you throw the scheming Lannisters, the equally scheming Tyrells and the possibly-most-scheming-of-all High Sparrow into one city, it's always going to end badly. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' cast plays truth-telling game, drops some major Season 6 bombshells With … [Link]
Mashable » Google's connected Levi's jacket is coming out in 2017
Google is working on making a connected, technology-laced jacket that you'll be able to wear in any type of weather, Google announced Friday. It's called Jacquard, and the company has been working on it since 2015. It's set to come out in spring 2017. Jacquard is made with interactive denim, made in partnership with Levi's. It has sensors that detect … [Link]
Slashdot » Uber Knows Exactly When You'll Pay Surge Pricing
An anonymous reader writes: Uber has figured out exactly when you are more likely to pay double or triple the cost of your ride: when your phone battery is low. Uber's head of economic research, Keith Chen, recently told NPR on an episode of The Hidden Brain podcast that people are willing to accept up to 9.9 times surge pricing … [Link]
Popular Science » One Year Ago Today, The Air Force Put A Secret Robot In Space
Military It's still there, doing secret space robot things… Secret space bot. [Link]
Mashable » Whimsical distillery creates vodka made using real California fog
Unless this company is just blowing smoke, you can now buy vodka made using San Francisco fog. Instead, it's from Hangar 1, a Bay Area distillery that sought to create a vodka with a nod to sustainability. Just so we're not foggy on the details, the vodka, called Fog Point, isn't actually made from fog: it's distilled from California grape wine. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Volcano in Chile dampened lunar eclipse’s glory
Last September's lunar eclipse was a third dimmer than expected, and a relatively small volcano could be to blame [Link]
Popular Science » Google and Levi's Made A Smart Jean Jacket
Technology Using technology from the Google ATAP group's 'Project Jacquard' Google's Newest Wearable Is A Jacket… [Link]
Slashdot » Foul-Mouthed Worm Takes Control Of Wireless ISPs Around the Globe
Dan Goodin, reporting for Ars Technica (edited and condensed): ISPs around the world are being attacked by self-replicating malware that can take complete control of widely used wireless networking equipment, according to reports from customers. San Jose, California-based Ubiquiti Networks confirmed recently that attackers are actively targeting a flaw in AirOS, the Linux-based firmware that runs the wireless routers, access … [Link]
Popular Science » World's Largest Solar Plant Catches Fire
Energy A misaligned mirror at Ivanpah ignites a small inferno Misaligned mirrors lead to a small fire at the world's largest solar power plant… [Link]
Mashable » Chime is like a Keurig for home-brewed chai
Fresh chai tea can be a bit of a pain to make — the whole multi-brewing process can take even seasoned chai veterans more than 10 minutes to complete. And if you aren't watching it the whole time, you could end up with over-cooked dairy and need to start all over. To make chai-lovers' lives easier, a new smartphone-connected chai-brewing … [Link]
New Scientist – News » What your social media profile photo says about your personality
An attempt to correlate profile pic styles with personality traits has produced a few insights [Link]
Popular Science » IBM Watson Can Help Find Water Wasters In Drought-Stricken California
Environment Computing conservation Getting through a dry spell. [Link]
Mashable » How IBM is transforming India's president house into a smart township
IBM is giving the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the sprawling residence and office of India's President, a digital makeover through its smart city solutions. The company will focus on helping the estate manage its existing infrastructure and utilities, especially waste, energy, water and security, more efficiently. SEE ALSO: Chennai gets India's first self-cleaning smart toilets Spread across 330 acres, the Rashtrapati Bhavan … [Link]
Slashdot » IMAX Embraces Virtual Reality, To Open Six VR Theaters This Year
An anonymous reader writes: IMAX is getting into the virtual reality business. Tthe company has announced that it is teaming up with Google to build cinema-quality virtual reality video cameras. It is also planning to launch virtual reality "locations." The cinemas will be opened in shopping malls, much like traditional movie theatres. There are six reportedly planned for this year, … [Link]
Mashable » You need to read these books, 21st century environmentalists
Some people travel to better understand the world. Others read to get a better sense of the planet Earth. Author and environmentalist Ken Ilgunas did both. In his new book Trespassing Across America, Ilgunas hiked the length of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline — all 1,700 miles of it, between Alberta, Canada and Port Arthur, Texas — to better understand what … [Link]
Popular Science » Entire Country Of Portugal Runs on Renewable Energy For 4 Days
Energy 107 hours with no emissions! After crunching the data, two organizations revealed that Portugal had covered its energy use with renewable energy for more than four consecutive days. [Link]
Mashable » Aerie refused to photoshop its ads for two years and sales spiked
Here's an important lesson in advertising: Use less photoshop. Or, if you're a lingerie brand like American Eagle's Aerie, forego airbrushing altogether. That's exactly what happened when Aerie decided to stop photoshopping completely two years ago, instead, using unretouched images of diverse women of all shapes and colors. SEE ALSO: Aerie Lingerie Ads Ditch Photoshop for the 'Real You' The … [Link]
Mashable » 2 tarantulas joined passengers aboard flight to Canada
There are some things we all wish we could take back from a Caribbean vacation. Generally, those are things like sunshine, tan lines and tropical drinks. Not tarantulas. On an Air Transat flight from Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, to Montreal, Canada on April 18, passengers "screamed and stood on their seats" when they spotted two tarantulas, between four and eight inches, … [Link]
WIRED » Let’s Use Self-Driving Cars to Fix America’s Busted Infrastructure
The death spiral of the gas tax demands we reform federal transportation funding, harness emerging technology, and guide the autonomous vehicle revolution. The post Let's Use Self-Driving Cars to Fix America's Busted Infrastructure appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » A New Record for Physics Graduates
Seven people graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a degree in physics. This is a big deal. No, really. The post A New Record for Physics Graduates appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Gay Dating Apps Promise Privacy, But Leak Your Exact Location
Researchers in Kyoto demonstrate for WIRED how they can precisely track the locations of people using Grindr, Hornet, and Jack'd despite features meant to hide them. The post Gay Dating Apps Promise Privacy, But Leak Your Exact Location appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Theranos’ Voided Tests Could Make It a Magnet for Lawsuits
The Wall Street Journal reports that Theranos has voided two years' worth of blood tests results The post Theranos' Voided Tests Could Make It a Magnet for Lawsuits appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Apple’s New SF Store Showcases Jony Ive’s Design Vision
The new store is a combination of the work of architecture firm Foster and Partners with Ive’s signature aesthetic—hello, more glass and steel. The post Apple's New SF Store Showcases Jony Ive's Design Vision appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Ancient mega tsunamis on Mars are newest clues to past life
Traces of tsunamis on Mars are the newest clues yet that the Red Planet once had oceans, which could have supported life, researchers said. These killer waves might have been triggered by giant meteor impacts, scientists added. SEE ALSO: Photos: The search for water on Mars Although the surface of Mars is now cold and dry, there is a great … [Link]
Slashdot » Fox 'Stole' a Game Clip, Used It In Family Guy and DMCA'd the Original
An anonymous reader shares a TorrentFreak report: This week's episode of Family Guy included a clip from 1980s Nintendo video game Double Dribble showing a glitch to get a free 3-point goal. Perhaps surprisingly the game glitch is absolutely genuine and was documented in a video that was uploaded to YouTube by a user called 'sw1tched' back in February 2009. … [Link]
Mashable » Where Americans are traveling in Europe this summer
After the attacks in Paris and Brussels, the outlook for tourism in Europe this summer held some uncertainty. According to a comprehensive survey of U.S. travelers' plans, however, the outlook is good — at least for most cities. SEE ALSO: HomeAway is renting out the Eiffel Tower for the first time ever As a whole, Europe attracted an increase in … [Link]
Mashable » George R.R. Martin seems really sad, you guys
It's no secret that Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin has a hyper-awareness of death. The author recently spoke at length about death in his writing and, well, can someone check on him to make sure he's okay? SEE ALSO: We chatted with George R.R. Martin about philanthropy and killing every character you love George, of course we understand where you're … [Link]
Mashable » Disney World makes another dream come true by honoring an unused ticket from 1994
Disney World gave one woman an extra magical day by honoring her unused ticket from 1994. When four-year-old Chelsea Herline's family took a vacation to Walt Disney World Resort 22 years ago, she unfortunately got too sick to attend their final day at the theme park. But it looks like Disney tickets don't have an expiration date. Herline told FOX 35 … [Link]
Mashable » How to find the right freelancers to get your business off the ground
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. Working for a startup has its perks: The excitement, energy and satisfaction of building a business from the ground up is extremely rewarding; but it definitely comes with its own unique set of challenges. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Jennifer Lawrence isn't sure she'll appear in more 'X-Men' roles, says Fox should 'be terrified'
Jennifer Lawrence isn't quite ready to play Mystique again. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the actress shared that she's not sure if she'll do another X-Men flick. Her three-picture deal is up following the release of X-Men: Apocalypse and it might be the last we see of her as Mystique, in addition to costars Michael Fassbender (Magneto), James McAvoy (Professor … [Link]
Popular Science » CDC Reports 157 Pregnant Women In U.S. Have Zika
Health Another 122 tested positive in U.S. territories For the first time, the CDC has disclosed the number of pregnant women in the United States who have tested positive for the Zika virus, according to a report published… [Link]
Mashable » Kim Kardashian live blogs her pregnancy scare on Snapchat, as one does
The inevitable consequence of the mile high club is the mile high pregnancy scare, as Kim Kardashian demonstrated on Snapchat. The oversharing possibilities are soaring. "I'm legit in an airplane bathroom and I'm going to take a pregnancy test because I'm having a little bit of a scare," she said in a Snapchat video early this morning. SEE ALSO: Kim … [Link]
Slashdot » India Records Its Hottest Day Ever As Temperature Hits 51C (123.8F)
An anonymous reader writes: A city in northern India has shattered the national heat record, registering a searing 51C — the highest since records began — amid a nationwide heatwave. The new record was set in Phalodi, a city in the desert state of Rajasthan, and is the equivalent of 123.8F. It tops a previous record of 50.6C set in … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch These Robots Compete To Dig The Most Martian Soil
Space It’s the final day of NASA's Robotic Mining Competition Robots designed by college students around the country are facing off at the NASA Robotic Mining Competition. [Link]
Mashable » Mark Hamill hasn't watched the original 'Star Wars' trilogy in a long, long time
Plenty of actors squirm to watch their own work, so it isn't a total surprise that Mark Hamill hasn't watched Star Wars many times. The actor tweeted on Thursday that he hasn't seen the original trilogy since watching the films with his children, and that he never watches them at home. SEE ALSO: 'Star Wars' meets 'Games of Thrones' in … [Link]
Mashable » How Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine dunked their way into the 'NBA 2K17' video game
PETALUMA, Calif. — Aaron Gordon has jokes. "You sure?" the Orlando Magic forward asks. "You sure you don't want my floater package?" No, Aaron. You're here to throw down nasty dunks. SEE ALSO: NFL star Patrick Willis is thriving in retirement as a Silicon Valley tech worker We're inside a cavernous staging studio tucked away amid loading docks and dark glass … [Link]
WIRED » 10 New Shows We Can’t Wait to Watch Next Season
The major networks just wrapped up a week of presenting their new shows to advertisers. Here are the 10 most promising shows from this year's upfronts. The post 10 New Shows We Can't Wait to Watch Next Season appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Behold the terror of the dog face filter in Ariana Grande's Snapchat horror trailer
What if filters were … forever? Ariana Grande debuted the trailer for her new Snapchat-themed "horror movie," Dog Face Filter on Thursday's Jimmy Kimmel Live, and it's scarier than a misplaced face swap. Don't fall for the dog face, kids. You know not what will befall you. Plus, isn't Ariana Grande supposed to wear cat ears? Oh God, this really is scary. … [Link]
Mashable » Discover the "World's most Instagrammed" coffee
Coffee and ice cream: two separate holy creations, joined together by love. Sure, coffee ice cream and iced coffee are enjoyed by humans with good taste all around the world. But South African barista Dayne Levinrad recently came up with an enterprising new way to complete the trinity: hot coffee, poured into a chocolate-lined cone. Levinrad claims that his innovation is … [Link]
Mashable » Is Facebook too powerful for its own good?
For nearly two weeks, Facebook has been at the center of a media firestorm about whether its "human editors" have been inappropriately tampering with the "Trending Topics" seen by millions. A U.S. senator has pressured Facebook for answers. Top Facebook executives have met with leading conservative figures like Glenn Beck to assure them that no systemic liberal bias reaches the … [Link]
Slashdot » Declaring Code Is Not Code, Says Larry Page
Alphabet CEO Larry Page says his company never considered getting permission from Oracle for using the latter's Java APIs in Android. Page, who appeared in a federal court, said Java APIs are open and free, which warrants them or anyone to use it without explicit permission from Oracle. From an Ars Technica report (edited for clarity): "But you did copy … [Link]
WIRED » LA’s New Metro Line Won’t Reduce Traffic—And That’s OK
There are plenty of other reasons to get behind public transit. The post LA's New Metro Line Won't Reduce Traffic—And That's OK appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » China's New Carrier Gets A Ski Ramp
From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal 001A comes closer to completion The Type 001A carrier, China's first homebuilt aircraft carrier, takes shape for launch next year, and combat operations in 2020. [Link]
WIRED » Why It’s So Darn Hard to Build a Fast Quake Warning System
For a decade, scientists have been developing a system called ShakeAlert that promises to warn people in the crucial moments before an earthquake hits. The post Why It's So Darn Hard to Build a Fast Quake Warning System appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Xiaomi’s Mi Box Looks as Fine as the 4K Shows It Streams
Xiaomi’s next push into the US looks is a sleek little set-top box. The post Xiaomi's Mi Box Looks as Fine as the 4K Shows It Streams appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » China Fakes 488 Million Social Media Posts a Year To Deceive Its Citizens
In an attempt to keep its citizens from seeing bad news and getting involved in sensitive political debates, China's government fabricates about 488 million social media comments a year, reports Bloomberg citing a study (PDF). The propaganda workers who post comments are known as Fifty Cent Party because they are believed to be paid 50 Chinese cents by the Chinese … [Link]
Mashable » 'Doctor Who' actor has epic fall on live TV
High heels can be pretty challenging. ITV's Loose Women hosts challenged the Doctor Who star to walk in their shoes for the day and evidently he couldn't pull it off. Attempting to whip his leg on the table to show off his red stiletto heels, John fell backwards, leaving the hosts in total shock. Don't worry guys, we … [Link]
Mashable » Driving this Lamborghini is like losing your virginity on a roller coaster
Lamborghinis are for making statements. The new $199,800 entry-level Huracán LP 580-2 says to the world that you're a driving enthusiast. Or at least it should. That's because between the new flatter nose and rear-end, this Huracán is a simpler, lighter Lamborghini.Nick's full review: http://on.mash.to/1OAEDMW Read more…More about Cars, Transportation, Tech, Gadgets, and Lamborghini [Link]
New Scientist – News » Incoming asteroids could crumble harmlessly before they hit us
Stand down, Bruce Willis. Space rocks are much more brittle than Earth rocks, suggesting that asteroids on a collision course are more likely to burn up as fireballs in the sky [Link]
Popular Science » Build An Obstacle-Dodging Bug Bot
DIY A simple but smart robot You can build your own BEAM robot with only four switches, two batteries, and two motors. [Link]
Mashable » Soon, you might be able to unlock your MacBook with your iPhone
Passwords are a nuisance — especially in a world that constantly demands us to remember a dozen (or several dozen) different ones. One way to alleviate the issue is to use one unlocked device to automatically unlock other devices — for example, an Apple Watch can be set to automatically unlock when your iPhone in its vicinity. According to a report … [Link]
Mashable » Art student invites people to fake event with UK politician, causes mass confusion
LONDON — An art student at Lancaster University has drummed up an impressive amount of confusion among political circles this week. Lucie Carter invited people to an event at the university with Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn — but not everything was as it seemed. SEE ALSO: People can't stop comparing Labour's new leader to Obi-Wan Kenobi The twist was, Jeremy Corbyn … [Link]
Mashable » Uber agrees to limit surge pricing in Delhi
Uber has reportedly agreed to limit its fares in Delhi and abide by the rates set by the state government. The ride-hailing app said that its fares would not exceed the prescribed rates, effectively placing an upper limit on surge pricing. SEE ALSO: Delhi seeks a permanent ban on Ola and Uber's surge pricing The announcement comes a month after … [Link]
Mashable » Oman has a Grand Canyon that's better than Arizona's. And it's guarded by goats.
There may be only one Grand Central Station, one Grand Ole Opry and one Grand Theft Auto, but the Grand Canyon? There are loads of them. For hikers looking for eye-popping views rather than physical challenges, the vast canyon at Jebel Shams in Oman is unbeatable. Not only is its Balcony Walk an easy four-hour return trip, but as the path traverses … [Link]
WIRED » Leia Gets Her Badassery Back in the New Star Wars Book
In Claudia Gray's new novel, Bloodline, Princess Leia—sorry, Senator Organa—fights to keep the Senate from crumbling (again). The post Leia Gets Her Badassery Back in the New Star Wars Book appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » New Surveillance System May Let Cops Use All Of The Cameras
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Wired: [Computer scientists have created a way of letting law enforcement tap any camera that isn't password protected so they can determine where to send help or how to respond to a crime.] The system, which is just a proof of concept, alarms privacy advocates who worry that prudent surveillance could easily lead … [Link]
Mashable » Here's how to shoot cheese balls out of DIY machine gun
America, are you not sure what to do with our massive surplus of cheese? Well, making your very own cheese-ball machine gun would be a start. YouTuber NightHawkInLight ~ this diabolical snack shooter using a tub of cheese balls, PVC pipe and a leaf blower. He notes in the video's description that, "he tried a few different designs for the gun until he landed … [Link]
Mashable » Lamborghini's crisp, wild Huracán LP 580-2 is the most fun raging bull yet
Video: Nichi Hoskins Lamborghinis are for making statements. They can say anything from "I'm richer than you" to "I'm Batman" — and everything in between. Specifically, the Huracán Spyder tells onlookers you care for suntans as much as speed. The $1.9 million Centenario says that you wish you were a bumble bee. SEE ALSO: Aston Martin's V8 Vantage GT Roadster is … [Link]
Mashable » Woman unboxes Chewbacca mask, experiences ecstasy
Unboxing videos are normally dreary, pointless YouTube affairs — unless you're this woman. Candace Payne recently brought home a Chewbacca mask. And while most people might experience a twinge of joy upon unboxing it, Candace feels it all. Watch her as she opens the mask (the moment happens around 1:59) and her soul detaches from her body. The joy is … [Link]
Mashable » This children's book is teaching kids a very rude 'C' word
When six-year-old Riley came out with a very impolite word his parents were left speechless. Phillip Abbott and Kirsty Halsey from Surrey, became concerned and questioned him over the word, which he'd picked up from his younger brother's interactive book. According to the Fisher-Price book, "C" isn't just for "cake," it's also for "cock." DJs hilariously troll a pumped up … [Link]
Mashable » 5 Internet-inspired cross stitch patterns to meme your home
Internet memes shall never truly die, especially when they are immortalized in thread. Finding craft and home decor inspiration is easy, because you can find it literally anywhere. Just think about the thing that makes you happy — and what makes us happier than the Internet? SEE ALSO: How to make a personalized lemonade pitcher, inspired by Beyoncé There are … [Link]
Mashable » Police make naked dead woman sandcastle, then swiftly apologise
LONDON — A local police force has come under fire for building a fictitious crime scene from sand, featuring a naked dead woman. The peculiar sandcastle, surrounded by police tape and even featuring a green beach spade sticking out of her back, won the Cornwall Beach Games competition. But Devon and Cornwall Police was criticised after officers tweeted about the … [Link]
Mashable » Young Muslim woman trolls anti-Muslim demo with defiant selfies
A young Belgian Muslim student has snapped a selfie in front of right-wing extremists who were taking part in an anti-Muslim demo in Anvers, Belgium, in an act of defiance, which has gone viral. Zakia Belkhiri, 22, was photographed in front of activists of Vlaams Belang (Flemish Interest) who were protesting against Muslim Expo, a local fair dedicated to Muslim … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Next-gen microwave ovens are small enough to sling on your back
New microwaves herald an era of ovens you can camp with and the customised cooking of different foods simultaneously [Link]
Mashable » Nutter Butter, Nutella and 11 other nutty names for Google's Android N
Android N has been the talk of the town at Google I/O, but it still doesn't have a nameMashable decided to hit the California streets near the developer's conference to get name recommendations from Google's biggest fans. 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 » 'Orphan Black' packed three huge reveals into one emotional episode
Let’s pour one out for the original, Clone Club. In Orphan Black’s "The Scandal of Altruism," the show bid farewell to Kendall Malone, who was killed off by a surprising new villain that was hidden in plain sight: Evie Chen. The head of BrightBorn was double-crossing Susan Duncan — and even had Beth try to kill her way back when … [Link]
Mashable » UK artists 'make more money' from vinyl than YouTube
LONDON — The British Phonographic Industry (BPI), the trade body representing recording artists and the UK music industry, launched a stinging attack on YouTube and other video streaming services Friday. The organisation says that a huge increase in video streaming has not been followed by an increase in revenue from the format, and that artists are actually making more from vinyl sales than … [Link]
Mashable » Heirbnb is your new go-to site for affordable vacations in Westeros
In the market for a weekend rental in the heart of Westeros? Skip the Inn at the Crossroads and lease a place straight from the friendly murderers who inhabit the world. Through Heirbnb, you can stay in the authentic Westeros, and experience the land as it was meant to be experienced. Of course, there is a very high likelihood that … [Link]
Mashable » Google Daydream and Project Tango: We've gotta get these guys together
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google's Project Tango is ready for prime time. Conceived back in 2012 as a way to enable our devices to see like we do, Tango has evolved from prototype to prototype, and now is on the verge of its first real-deal release. Lenovo will unveil the world's first Tango-enabled device on June 9. SEE ALSO: Google … [Link]
Mashable » This is a video of our future, and it's scary as hell
Of course, the "future" in the title refers to a possible future; we don't have a magical crystal ball yet. But even though we can't know what the future holds, if the current trends are any indication, Keiichi Matsuda's video might be a very good showcase of what lies ahead, and it's not pleasant. Titled Hyper-Reality, the six-minute video (unearthed … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Identity and Data Security for Web Development – $16.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Identity and Data Security for Web Development" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-05-23 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » EgyptAir flight MS804 plane debris and passenger belongings 'found'
An Egyptian army spokesman says jets and naval vessels participating in the search for EgyptAir flight 804 have found wreckage of the plane 180 miles north of Alexandria. The Airbus 320, which was travelling from Paris to Cairo, disappeared from the radar at 2:45 a.m. local time Thursday morning with 66 passengers and crew on board. Brig. Gen. Mohammed Samir … [Link]
Mashable » Que Bella! Aston Martin brings a taste of Italy to its newest concept car
Two of the finest automotive designers have come together once again to create a car that is almost upsettingly beautiful. SEE ALSO: Jeep runs out of steering wheels, pauses production, report says The bright-red beauty is called the Vanquish Zagato Concept. It was created by Aston Martin with the help of Italian automotive design firm Zagato for the prestigious Concorso d'Eleganza … [Link]
Mashable » 19-year-old Cher looks remarkably like … a typical teen
Image: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesAfter a childhood marked by difficult economic circumstance, Cherilyn Sarkisian dropped out of school at the age of 16 and moved to Los Angeles.While supporting herself with odd jobs and taking acting classes, she met Sonny Bono, an employee for record producer Phil Spector. She became his housekeeper, and he introduced her to Spector, who asked her … [Link]
Mashable » John Berry, founding member of the Beastie Boys, dies aged 52
LONDON — John Berry, founding member of the Beastie Boys and the man credited for coming up with the band's name, has died aged 52. Berry's death at 7:30 a.m. (local time) Thursday at a hospice in Danvers, Massachusetts was confirmed to Rolling Stone by his father. He told the magazine his son suffered from frontal lobe dementia. The Beastie Boys … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Thomas the marine engine set to explore UK ocean fronts
The hotspots of biodiversity where bodies of saltwater meet are poorly understood. Now a robotic boat and its submarine buddy are set to change that [Link]
Slashdot » ARM Announces Next-Gen 64-Bit Artemis Mobile Chip On 10nm TSMC FinFET Process
MojoKid writes from a report via Hot Hardware: ARM has been working closely with TSMC for years now. Over the last six years or so especially, ARM and TSMC have collaborated to ensure that TSMC's cutting-edge process technologies work well with ARM's processor IP. However recently, ARM just announced the successful tape-out of a test chip featuring next-generation, 64-Bit ARM … [Link]
Mashable » What does Mick Fanning do after battling a shark? Brews Australian beer
Australia's surf legend and shark-battler, Mick Fanning, has spent the year doing what all surfing legends and shark-battlers should do: brewing beer. Fanning, along with his world-famous surfing buddies Joel Parkinson, Bede Durbidge and Josh Kerr created a brewery — Balter Brewing Company — in a warehouse in their stomping ground of Currumbin, Queensland. SEE ALSO: 8 badass Aussies who Mick … [Link]
Mashable » This gloriously disturbing BBC tweet has created the year's oddest hashtag
LONDON — Brace yourselves for this one — it isn't for the faint-hearted. SEE ALSO: Blue whale interrupts BBC presenter's moan about fruitless whale search On Thursday evening, BBC Earth tweeted the following, slightly unexpected gif. Yep, that is a pearlfish worming its way up the rear-end of a sea cucumber. Just think about that for a moment. The pearlfish … [Link]
Mashable » Watch breakdancing champions show off their best moves in spellbinding two-minute video
The globally-renowned dance crew Red Bull BC One All Stars recently arrived in Mumbai to judge the international breakdancing competition, Red Bull BC One's India Cypher Championship. To inspire the contestants, the crew shot a stunning two-minute video demonstrating the the coolest and toughest b-boying dance moves. SEE ALSO: Mumbai rapper's powerful autobiographical song is India's first music video shot … [Link]
Mashable » EgyptAir's social media accounts turn black to mourn victims of MS804
EgyptAir has turned its social media accounts black to honour the victims of Thursday's plane tragedy. On Twitter and Facebook, the airline's logo has been switched from its normal blue and white to a black logo, while the background image is a simple photo of grey clouds with the flight number: MS804. SEE ALSO: What happens when a flight goes … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Appeals French Order For Global 'Right To Be Forgotten'
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Alphabet Inc's Google appealed on Thursday an order from the French data protection authority to remove certain web search results globally in response to a European privacy ruling, escalating a fight on the extra-territorial reach of EU law. In May 2014, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that people could ask … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix has revealed the official title and poster for the 'Gilmore Girls' revival
Get ready to spend a year with the Gilmore Girls. Lauren Graham stopped by Ellen Degeneres' talk show on Thursday to tape a surprise appearance during which she revealed the upcoming Netflix revival will be titled Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. SEE ALSO: College, coffee and famous last words: A first look at the 'Gilmore Girls' revival Netflix also unveiled the … [Link]
Mashable » Sara Ramirez is leaving 'Grey's Anatomy'
Callie Torres is checking out of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. A little less than one month after Sara Ramirez hinted at a possible exit from ABC's Grey's Anatomy, the actress has confirmed she will be leaving the primetime soap to take "some welcome time off." SEE ALSO: 'Grey's Anatomy' explored motherhood like only it can: heartbreakingly ABC confirmed Ramirez's departure … [Link]
Mashable » Edible six-pack rings let you have your beer and help the environment, too
Activists have long advocated for snipping the plastic six-pack rings that bind together cans and put wildlife at risk. Now, a Florida brewery is shunning plastic rings entirely, replacing them with a biodegradable version made from natural brewing byproducts. To top it off, the alternative product is edible The project is the brainchild of the ad agency We Believers, which … [Link]
Mashable » New program removes name, age and gender from job applications
Bye bye unconscious bias. In this day and age, there are still job applicants out there who feel the need to anglicise their names or find it hard to get certain work due to their gender. SEE ALSO: University advertises 3 jobs in math and stats … but only for women This could no longer be an issue in one … [Link]
Mashable » High school graduation goes on in the dark after balloons cause power outage
Graduation is supposed to be a special moment in the spotlight for high schoolers, but at Georgia's Winder-Barrow High School Thursday's ceremony was exactly the opposite after a blown transformer left students to graduate in the dark. SEE ALSO: Triplets turn their senior quotes into the perfect graduation joke Students and family members quickly took to social media to share … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2290: Beware of geeks bearing gifts!
Don’t tell me you want to be a Trojan man!? [Link]
Slashdot » Why Don't Scientists Kill The 'Demon In The Freezer'?
HughPickens.com writes: Smallpox was one of the most devastating diseases humanity has ever faced, killing more than 300 million people in the 20th century alone. But thanks to the most successful global vaccination campaign in history, the disease was completely eradicated by 1980. By surrounding the last places on earth where smallpox was still occurring — small villages in Asia … [Link]
Mashable » Tech is dominated by even more white dudes than the rest of the private sector
White dudes are disproportionately represented all across the United States work force, and there is even less diversity among jobs that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission labels "high tech." In a report released by the EEOC following a Wednesday hearing on tech sector diversity, the commission outlined 2014 stats that show people employed in "high tech sector" jobs are whiter … [Link]
Mashable » Retro 'X-Men' commercial for Xavier's School will bring out the '80s mutant in you
A fake retro commercial straight out of 1983 was released Thursday as part of the promotion for X-Men: Apocalypse. Starring beloved mutant Jubilee (Lana Condor), the commercial is filled with terrible music, bright clothes and a way-too-positive tone given that the movie is about a civilization-destroying immortal. 
Image: Youtube, 20th century foxFor an added touch of realism, if you call … [Link]
Slashdot » US Bans Electronic Cigarettes From Checked Baggage Over Fire Risks
An anonymous reader writes: Earlier this month, the FDA announced it would regulate electronic cigarettes and other new tobacco products. Now, the U.S. Transportation Department announced it is permanently banning passengers and crew members from carrying electronic cigarettes in checked baggage or charging the devices onboard aircraft. They have cited a number of recent incidents that show the devices can … [Link]
Mashable » 9 novel neon photos that will make your Instagram feed glow
Photos capturing bright neon lights are always a treat, but rarely an easy feat. Our community produced some eye-catching photos this past week to showcase their skills in our #Mashpics_NeonLights community challenge. We received great submissions, but the nine winners really shine. See our favorites below and don’t forget to follow us on Instagram for our next challenge. Read more… … [Link]
Mashable » DJs hilariously troll a pumped up crowd with a soppy 2001 pop classic
These DJ pranksters aren't scared of rubbing the crowd the wrong way. Australian dance music duo Mashd N Kutcher are known to troll their crowd, despite the chance their mischievous tactics may cause a riot. In this video, Mashd N Kutcher are playing a banger of epic proportions to a packed crowd at The MET in Brisbane, Australia on Wednesday, building the … [Link]
Mashable » Up close with Google's new Android Wear 2.0 update
Google just showed off the biggest update yet to its smartwatch platform. Android Wear 2.0, previewed during the company's I/O developer conference, adds standalone apps, more customizable watch faces and new ways of inputting text. Though the update won't be widely available for some time, it's already clear it will be its most important to date. SEE ALSO: Android Wear 2.0 detaches … [Link]
Mashable » What to stream on Amazon Prime in June
Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Never mind, since I am choosing to stay indoors and stream all the shows and movies. Summer binge season is in full swing, so here's a look at the latest arrivals to Amazon Prime. SEE ALSO: Google Home is a colorful answer to the Amazon Echo Top Pick: Mr Robot Just in … [Link]
Mashable » How a book about 'rebel girls' made Kickstarter history
A favorite childhood book is like a treasure that holds secrets about our long-held hopes and dreams. We revisit them to remember who we were and who we became. While the best children's stories teach us an important truth about the human condition, they have too often lacked something universal: girls and women. SEE ALSO: 7 skills to teach your … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Is A Serial Tracker
An anonymous reader writes: Two Princeton academics conducted a massive research into how websites track users using various techniques. The results of the study, which they claim to be the biggest to date, shows that Google, through multiple domains, is tracking users on around 80 percent of all Top 1 Million domains. Researchers say that Google-owned domains account for the … [Link]
Slashdot » There Were Mega-Tsunamis On Mars
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Popular Mechanics: Today, a team of scientists has announced the first discovery of extraterrestrial tsunamis. A team of astronomers and geologists led by J. Alexis Rodriguez at the Planetary Science Institute in Tucson, Arizona has uncovered evidence of massive tsunamis on Mars billions of years ago. As Rodriguez reports, two separate mega-tsunamis tore … [Link]
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