John Gordon Ross

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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 » Australian politician says he's Johnny Depp's 'Hannibal Lecter' after infamous apology video

Tuesday 24 May 23:55:41 UTC 2016

302493909b8041118b706983692b01ceFeed-tw Feed-fb Johnny Depp versus the great nation of Australia is a war without end. The infamous video apology Depp and his partner Amber Heard made after getting caught illegally sneaking their dogs, Pistol and Boo, into Australia in 2015 was one of the best things anyone had seen all year.  We now know what Depp looks like when his soul leaves his body, … [Link]

Mashable » 'Beauty and the Beast' teaser claws past 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' record

Tuesday 24 May 23:47:47 UTC 2016

SddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — The Beast awakens. You read that headline right: Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast teaser trailer is the most-viewed in the first 24 hours with 91.8 million peeps, beating out Star Wars: The Force Awakens, whose second teaser previously held that title with 88 million views. SEE ALSO: The 10 awesome malapropisms from 'The Bachelorette' season premiere … [Link]

Slashdot » Pastejacking Attack Appends Malicious Terminal Commands To Your Clipboard

Tuesday 24 May 23:40:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: "It has been possible for a long time for developers to use CSS to append malicious content to the clipboard without a user noticing and thus fool them into executing unwanted terminal commands," writes Softpedia. "This type of attack is known as clipboard hijacking, and in most scenarios, is useless, except when the user copies something … [Link]

WIRED » Calling an Uber Is Cooler Than Owning a Car—And Automakers Want In

Tuesday 24 May 23:39:39 UTC 2016

Calling an Uber Is Cooler Than Owning a Car—And Automakers Want InToday both Toyota and VW said they were pouring money into ride-hailing startups as Silicon Valley redefines the future of getting around. The post Calling an Uber Is Cooler Than Owning a Car—And Automakers Want In appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Slashdot » Elderly Use More Secure Passwords Than Millennials, Says Report

Tuesday 24 May 22:57:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes from a report via Quartz: A report released May 24 by Gigya surveyed 4,000 adults in the U.S. and U.K. and found that 18- to 34-year-olds are more likely to use bad passwords and report their online accounts being compromised. The majority of respondents ages 51 to 69 say they completely steer away from easily cracked … [Link]

Mashable » Justice Department wants death penalty for Charleston church killer

Tuesday 24 May 22:48:07 UTC 2016

Ap_654746568653Feed-tw Feed-fb The Justice Department intends to seek the death penalty against Dylann Roof, the man charged with killing nine black parishioners last year in a church in Charleston, South Carolina. SEE ALSO: Charleston church reopens with message of love and healing In a statement, U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch said:  Roof is awaiting trial on federal hate crime charges in connection … [Link]

Mashable » Oil giants Exxon and Chevron face major climate change tests

Tuesday 24 May 22:30:19 UTC 2016

ExxonemissionsFeed-tw Feed-fb On Wednesday, the oil giants ExxonMobil Corp. and Chevron both face landmark votes on shareholder resolutions that signify just how far the climate movement has come in the past few years.  There are nine shareholder resolutions pending votes at the annual shareholders meetings of Exxon alone and several more at Chevron. These primarily concern the need for company leaders to … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Awards Grants To Deliver Affordable Internet Access

Tuesday 24 May 22:13:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNET: Microsoft said Tuesday it had awarded grants to 12 businesses as part of the company's Affordable Access Initiative, part of the software giant's effort to encourage low-cost Internet around the world. Grant recipients include businesses from Argentina, Botswana, India, Indonesia, Malawi, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, Uganda, the UK and the US. In addition … [Link]

Mashable » Stephen King and 600 more U.S. authors come out against Trump

Tuesday 24 May 22:05:21 UTC 2016

Gettyimages-459064090Feed-tw Feed-fb Stephen King is the master of horror — but even he has never experienced anything quite as horrific as Donald Trump. That's the gist of an open letter that's doing the rounds Tuesday, signed by King and more than 600 of his fellow well-known American writers. The luminaries include Cheryl Strayed, Dave Eggers, Junot Diaz, Amy Tan, Mary Roach, Tobias … [Link]

Mashable » 5-month-old gorilla shares touching moment with toddler at Texas zoo

Tuesday 24 May 22:05:00 UTC 2016

Screen_shot_2016-05-24_at_4.56.45_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb A sweet photo of a little girl and Gus, a 5-month-old baby western lowland gorilla, is both warming and breaking hearts on Facebook. The photo, which was shared Monday night, shows Gus and 2-year-old Braylee pressing their palms together through glass at the Fort Worth Zoo. SEE ALSO: Chimp dances on power lines in daring escape from Japanese zoo Image: … [Link]

Mashable » Anne Hathaway throws shade at Kardashians, immediately regrets it

Tuesday 24 May 21:55:00 UTC 2016

Gettyimages-533878264Feed-tw Feed-fb Anne Hathaway has seen the darkness and it's spelled K-A-R-D-A-S-H-I-A-N.  The actress recently posted a meme pitting the reality stars against her Alice Through the Looking Glass co-star Helena Bonham Carter.  SEE ALSO: Scott Disick's sponsored Instagrams reach a new low, even for him The Kardashians' legions of fans apparently did not appreciate the message and condemned the actress in the … [Link]

WIRED » With Trending Topics, Facebook Is Creating Its Own News Cycle

Tuesday 24 May 21:50:43 UTC 2016

With Trending Topics, Facebook Is Creating Its Own News CycleFacebook may be a rookie when it comes to news judgment, but it is a veteran at data mining. Now, it's using those skills to its advantage. The post With Trending Topics, Facebook Is Creating Its Own News Cycle appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Apple will open Siri to developers and launch Amazon Echo-like smart speaker, report says

Tuesday 24 May 21:41:25 UTC 2016

Https---blueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com-uploads-card-image-84672Feed-tw Feed-fb Apple has big plans for Siri that will make the company's famous assistant a lot more useful, according to a new report. The company will soon open up Siri to developers with new software tools that will allow Siri to tap into more third-party services, according to a new report in The Information. Apple is also working on a new … [Link]

Popular Science » Edible Six-Pack Rings Could Make The Ocean Safe Again

Tuesday 24 May 21:31:18 UTC 2016

Environment [Link]

Slashdot » Google France Being Raided For Unpaid Taxes

Tuesday 24 May 21:30:00 UTC 2016

jones_supa writes: Investigators in France have raided Google's Paris headquarters amid a probe over the company's tax payments, Reuters reports. The French Finance Ministry is investigating $1.8 billion in back taxes. According to a report in French daily Le Parisien, at least 100 investigators are part of the raid at Google's offices. A source close to the finance ministry said … [Link]

Mashable » Scary traffic stop escape ends in multiple felony charges

Tuesday 24 May 21:27:52 UTC 2016

Traffic-stop-escapeFeed-tw Feed-fbThe woman fleeing this routine traffic stop was pulled over for speeding, but now she's facing much more dire consequences. Even though the footage looks a bit rough, neither officer involved was injured. (Can't say the same for that police car, though.) Read more…More about Us World, Us, Police Cruiser, Dash Cams, and Traffic Stop [Link]

Popular Science » A New Solar Cell Converts The Sun’s Heat Into Usable Energy

Tuesday 24 May 21:27:00 UTC 2016

Energy This could double the amount of power that solar panels produce The sun emits light, but it also emits heat. [Link]

Mashable » Google's password-killing project is coming later this year

Tuesday 24 May 21:14:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96710%2fbcaf2c7bef1d4cc483fe4dc55ecac8bdFeed-tw Feed-fb Android users may soon be able to abandon some of their passwords for good. Google plans to start testing the first version of its password-killing Project Abacus with banking apps next month and will make the tools available to every Android developer by the end of the year, the company said.  First previewed during last year's I/O developer conference, Project … [Link]

Popular Science » Watch A Useless, Beautiful Machine Sort Rocks

Tuesday 24 May 21:13:11 UTC 2016

Technology Art imitates the drudgery of life The machine sorts rocks. [Link]

Mashable » 2 likable guys: Bernie Sanders and Gary Johnson are still in it to win it

Tuesday 24 May 21:12:16 UTC 2016

2016%2f05%2f24%2f8f%2fthumbnaked2.2e9a9Feed-tw Feed-fbLibertarian Gary Johnson and Democrat Bernie Sanders want you to know they'e still in the 2016 U.S. presidential race. Read more…More about Democrat, Politics, Us World, Us, and Bernie Sanders [Link]

Popular Science » Peru Declares State Of Emergency Over Mercury Poisonings

Tuesday 24 May 21:04:12 UTC 2016

Environment The toxic metal is invading the food chain Gold may be beautiful and valuable, but some mining operations to extract the precious metal are seriously dirty. [Link]

Mashable » Elle Fanning missed her senior prom, so she casually recreated it in Cannes

Tuesday 24 May 20:58:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96774%2fpromFeed-tw Feed-fb Like many teens, Elle Fanning unfortunately had to miss her prom to attend the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival. Sure, Fanning got to promote her latest film, The Neon Demon, which is cool, but apparently missing prom is still a bummer no matter how famous you are. SEE ALSO: Beyoncé inspires teen's remarkable prom dress Don't worry though, Fanning's date flew … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Now Handles At Least 2 Trillion Searches Per Year

Tuesday 24 May 20:45:00 UTC 2016

Danny Sullivan, reporting for Search Engine Land: How many searches per year happen on Google? After nearly four years, the company has finally released an updated figure today of "trillions" per year. How many trillions, exactly, Google wouldn't say. Consider two trillion the starting point. Google did confirm to Search Engine Land that because it said it handles "trillions" of … [Link]

Popular Science » Tiny Wire Can Detect A Single Virus In Your Pee

Tuesday 24 May 20:38:00 UTC 2016

Health Testing technique could make a versatile new diagnostic tool When someone is sick with some kind of infection, it’s crucial to quickly figure out what is causing it. But if that person has a viral infection, identifying the exact… [Link]

Mashable » Emilia Clarke is feeling victorious about that male nudity on 'Game of Thrones'

Tuesday 24 May 20:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f9751%2fscreen_shot_2016-05-24_at_3.50.41_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb Emilia Clarke wanted Game of Thrones to free the P — and this week, she got her wish. During Monday's Late Show, the Khaleesi discussed the show's foray into male nudity with Stephen Colbert, a development she especially appreciated after baring it all since Season 1. "I did it, why can't the boys do it?" she said. We suggest Daenerys team … [Link]

Mashable » Serena Williams serves up tennis trick shots with Dude Perfect

Tuesday 24 May 20:20:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f9749%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb How many Dude Perfect members does it take to score a point against Serena Williams? More than exist, evidently. Williams tags along with YouTube's favorite trick shot guys and outshines them all with her accuracy, power and patented Serena grunt.  Kid pranks his father with classic 'Honk if You're Horny' sign Emilia Clarke is feeling victorious about that male nudity … [Link]

Slashdot » American Scientists Working On Creating Chimeras: Half-Human, Half-Animal Embryos

Tuesday 24 May 20:15:00 UTC 2016

Researchers at the University of California, Davis are working on creating half-human, half-animal hybrid embryos dubbed chimeras to better understand diseases and its progression. But not everybody is thrilled about it. IBTimes reports: One of the aims of the experiment using chimeras is to create farm animals with human organs. The body parts could then be harvested and transplanted into … [Link]

Mashable » 'Bachelorette' suitor Jordan Rodgers' ex just doused him in cold Insta-shade

Tuesday 24 May 20:12:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96696%2fjordanFeed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — As if Jordan Rodgers' attempt to step out of his big brother Aaron's shadow wasn't hard enough, his ex-girlfriend just doused him with a big bucket of shade. Rodgers, the 27-year-old former NFL backup/practice squad QB (who, unlike his Super Bowl MVP big bro, never actually took a snap in the pros) emerged Monday night as a … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' has gone off the rails. I'd quit watching if I could

Tuesday 24 May 20:11:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96625%2fgot.ghmFeed-tw Feed-fb Warning: this post contains mild spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 6 to date.  All shows must die. But in my house, Game of Thrones has already outlived its welcome.  I'll keep on slogging through, because a) my job more or less requires me to watch it, and b) it's a textbook case of the sunk-cost fallacy.  But I'd quit if … [Link]

Mashable » Uber finally gets its big automotive partner: Toyota

Tuesday 24 May 20:10:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96742%2fuberFeed-tw Feed-fb Pick your partner, fast! The billion-dollar corporate square dance is heating up. Toyota has made an undisclosed investment in Uber, the ride-hailing market leader, and entered into a strategic partnership to collaborate on new leasing options for drivers, the two companies announced Tuesday. The pairing is the latest in what is quickly starting to resemble a high-powered corporate dance to determine the future … [Link]

Mashable » Hermione puts Ron in his place in magical Beyoncé parody 'Wand Up'

Tuesday 24 May 19:55:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f9742%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Hermione and Beyoncé have a lot in common — they're both perfectionists that no man, wizard or rapper/entrepreneur will ever truly deserve.  Now a Harry Potter fan has reimagined Lemonade track "Hold Up" from the perspective of Hermione detailing Ron's shortcomings.  "I don't want to lose my pride, but I'm gonna Crucio a bitch," Hermioncé threatens, wielding a wand instead of … [Link]

Mashable » Why did France raid Google Paris?

Tuesday 24 May 19:53:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96629%2fe0bf5944bd47410d822800ebef9bf9d1Feed-tw Feed-fb If you want to know why French authorities conducted a dramatic, early morning raid of Google’s Paris, France, offices, you need to look at Ireland. On Tuesday, French authorities sent in dozens of tax officials who searched Google’s offices at 8 Rue de Londres, Paris, for evidence of tax fraud. The surprise raid was conducted as part of an ongoing investigation, … [Link]

Mashable » Small Italian town transforms itself into an open-air museum

Tuesday 24 May 19:49:02 UTC 2016

2016%2f05%2f24%2f60%2fpraianothum.df910Feed-tw Feed-fbA team of artists have their work on display in the town of Praiano, Italy, and the locals are loving it. The open-air museum features over 150 sculptures, panels and bas-reliefs from eight different artists. Read more…More about Outdoors, Art, Italy, Artists, and Museum [Link]

Mashable » Man caught sleeping behind wheel of Tesla while Autopilot did the driving

Tuesday 24 May 19:46:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96591%2f099c92d2f22f4166921ab88fbcd81055Feed-tw Feed-fb Just because you can do something, it doesn't mean you should. A man was caught sleeping behind the wheel of a Tesla Model S — presumably with Autopilot engaged — in a GIF posted to Imgur yesterday. The GIF reveals yet another Tesla driver doing crazy things with the car's semi-autonomous driving system engaged. This is the kind of thing … [Link]

Slashdot » No, Apple Won't Become a Wireless Carrier

Tuesday 24 May 19:45:00 UTC 2016

Don Reisinger, reporting for Fortune: Apple won't be competing with its carrier partners anytime soon. Speaking at Startup Fest Europe in Amsterdam during an interview on Tuesday, Apple CEO Tim Cook squashed rumors that his company is planning to eventually get into the cellular market to compete with the likes of AT&T and Verizon. "Our expertise doesn't extend to the … [Link]

Mashable » Tossing your cap at graduation can have disastrous results

Tuesday 24 May 19:42:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96675%2fcap_toss_failFeed-tw Feed-fb Life after college can really hit you in the face. On Saturday, University of Texas senior Meagan Richards joined hundreds of fellow graduates for the college's annual graduation fireworks.  During the grand finale — that very loud part of fireworks everyone pretends to like — a group of graduates tossed their caps into the air. SEE ALSO: High school graduation … [Link]

Mashable » Vice moves to unify news operations, but cuts some jobs in the process

Tuesday 24 May 19:39:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96699%2fvice_2Feed-tw Feed-fb Vice News is making a news omelette, and that means breaking some eggs. Vice plans to lay off "around 15" editorial employees as part of a broader reorganization of its various news departments. As part of that effort, the company announced on Tuesday that Josh Tyrangiel will be promoted to oversee Vice's global news operation, a source told Mashable. SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Want to meet new people in a big city? 'Tea With Strangers' could be your ticket.

Tuesday 24 May 19:30:47 UTC 2016

2016%2f05%2f24%2f5a%2fteawithstra.099b7Feed-tw Feed-fbMaking friends in a city like New York can be really hard, but thankfully there now apps for thatMashable Associate Tech Editor Isabelle Chapman tries out Tea With Strangers, a website that organizes meetups at cafes.More details from Isabelle: http://on.mash.to/1OLzbXy Read more…More about Internet, Friendship, Relationships, Tech, and Mobile [Link]

Mashable » The creator of the Regal Cinemas rollercoaster animation has died

Tuesday 24 May 19:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96594%2fcoasterFeed-tw Feed-fb John McLaughlin, the man behind the beloved rollercoaster voyage into Regal Cinema's feature presentations, has died at the age of 46. SEE ALSO: Disney movies headed to Netflix in September McLaughlin was a visual effects artist who over the course of his career worked for both LucasArts Entertainment and DreamWorks. He worked on films like Shark Tale, Over the Hedge and … [Link]

Mashable » Adorable wolf dog getting a belly rub is the best thing you'll see today

Tuesday 24 May 19:26:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f9746%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb If you didn't already wish you had a pet direwolf, get ready for your new favorite fantasy pet. Lakomi, a wolfdog that lives in an animal sanctuary according to YouTube user Sarah and the Wolves, is clearly a fan of belly rubs. While she was found living in the wild at eight months old, it was clear to her handlers … [Link]

Slashdot » Beware Of Keystroke Loggers Disguised As USB Phone Chargers, FBI Warns

Tuesday 24 May 19:15:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader cites an article on Ars Technica: FBI officials are warning private industry partners to be on the lookout for highly stealthy keystroke loggers that surreptitiously sniff passwords and other input typed into wireless keyboards. The FBI's Private Industry Notification (PDF) comes more than 15 months after whitehat hacker Samy Kamkar released a KeySweeper, a proof-of-concept attack platform … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Twilio Unveils Cellular Communications Platform for Developers

Tuesday 24 May 19:11:32 UTC 2016

Today at the SIGNAL conference, Twilio unveiled Twilio Programmable Wireless, a new cellular communications platform for developers built in partnership with T-Mobile. There are billions of connected devices in use today and building communications applications for connected devices can be difficult. [Link]

Popular Science » Watch A Furious Drone Race In 360-Degree Video

Tuesday 24 May 19:07:16 UTC 2016

Aviation The event took place at Maker Faire Drone video racetrack… [Link]

WIRED » Overwatch: A Laid-Back Shooter Without the Crappy Attitudes

Tuesday 24 May 19:04:22 UTC 2016

Overwatch: A Laid-Back Shooter Without the Crappy AttitudesBlizzard’s latest game strikes me as a profound new step for online competitive shooters, one that strives to engender positive feelings all around. The post Overwatch: A Laid-Back Shooter Without the Crappy Attitudes appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Brazen NYC squirrel attacks innocent man

Tuesday 24 May 19:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f9734%2fsquirrelFeed-tw Feed-fb Squirrels that forage for acorns and aren't forced to live in close proximity to humans can be gentle creatures, cute even. New York City squirrels are nothing like those rodents. As shown in the clip above, filmed by David Markovich, the city's squirrels are tainted. Living off a diet of fast food left behind by humans, they're vicious and daring … [Link]

WIRED » Someone Built a Rock-Sorting Robot and It Is Downright Hypnotizing

Tuesday 24 May 18:59:00 UTC 2016

Someone Built a Rock-Sorting Robot and It Is Downright HypnotizingTwo artists built a robot that sorts stones and it's totally spellbinding. The post Someone Built a Rock-Sorting Robot and It Is Downright Hypnotizing appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Popular Science » You Can Help Redesign The Spaceship Buildings From ‘Men In Black’

Tuesday 24 May 18:55:57 UTC 2016

Technology The iconic New York State Pavilion is in disrepair, but a competition wants to change that A vertical gallery showcasing some of the best new designs for the New York State Pavilion. [Link]

WIRED » We Drive an All-Electric Ferrari, The Car that Shouldn’t Exist

Tuesday 24 May 18:54:07 UTC 2016

We Drive an All-Electric Ferrari, The Car that Shouldn’t ExistWith three motors instead of a V8, this 1978 Ferrari 308GTS runs on nothing but electricity. The post We Drive an All-Electric Ferrari, The Car that Shouldn’t Exist appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Popular Science » New A.I. Analyzes Facial Structure To See Who's A Terrorist

Tuesday 24 May 18:53:53 UTC 2016

Technology Definitely not racial profiling, nope A Start-up Is Selling A.I. That Claims To Idetify Terrorists Based On Their Face… [Link]

Mashable » Here's the ultimate texting prank for when someone asks for nudes

Tuesday 24 May 18:41:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96628%2fsexting-thumbnailFeed-tw Feed-fb Not today, dude. Thanks to the world of online dating, opening yourself to hundreds if not thousands of potential creepers has never been easier. And for many people, the conversation can quickly turn from getting to know you, to getting to know what you look like naked. SEE ALSO: 12 obnoxious texting pranks to send your friends People can be incessant … [Link]

Mashable » 9 women who could be the next Bond

Tuesday 24 May 18:38:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96618%2f127f1ec0e2114258ba219d3355ad5738Feed-tw Feed-fb Playing British superspy James Bond is a tough order, which might be why Daniel Craig called it quits one movie shy of fulfilling his contract. Rumors point to Tom Hiddleston and Idris Elba remains perfect. And now, Gillian Anderson proved with fan art that she'd make formidable contender. In light of Anderson's unofficial application, we couldn't help wonder: Which other women would make badass … [Link]

Mashable » 'Dangerous Woman' is an irresistable trip through Ariana Grande's latex rabbit hole

Tuesday 24 May 18:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f94115%2farianagrandedangerouswomanFeed-tw Feed-fb On the 4th of July, Ariana Grande declared her own independence during a fateful trip to a modest doughnut shop, licking the pastries and shouting “I hate America!” while a security camera caught her every move.  For many, it was the first indicator that whatever is going on underneath Grande's ponytail is far more complex than the average child-actor-turned-pop-superstar story.  … [Link]

Slashdot » Too Fat For Facebook: Photo Banned For Depicting Body In 'Undesirable Manner'

Tuesday 24 May 18:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader shares a report on The Guardian: Facebook has apologized for banning a photo of a plus-sized model and telling the feminist group that posted the image that it depicts "body parts in an undesirable manner". Cherchez la Femme, an Australian group that hosts popular culture talkshows with "an unapologetically feminist angle", said Facebook rejected an advert featuring … [Link]

Popular Science » LOCUST Launcher Fires A Swarm Of Navy Drones

Tuesday 24 May 18:28:19 UTC 2016

Military “… so that locusts swarm over the land and devour everything….” LOCUST is a drone launching system. [Link]

Mashable » A new 'Finding Dory' trailer just keeps swimming straight into your heart

Tuesday 24 May 18:21:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f9681%2fb74ad02200c341ba8b81fce868277d22Feed-tw Feed-fb Ellen DeGeneres premiered the latest trailer for Finding Dory on her show, probably because she's the new big fish in Disney Pixar's post-Nemo pond. Her ever-forgetful Dory is back with a new mission: find her family. Nemo and his dad Marlin are back to help her, and — in typical Pixar fashion — they pick up some new friends along the way. In … [Link]

Mashable » Vuze VR camera aims to give you high-end 360 video for only $800

Tuesday 24 May 18:20:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f95818%2fn85a3099Feed-tw Feed-fb There's a small lie that's snowballing into a huge lie when it comes to 360-degree videos and virtual reality. You see, with the rise of VR, there's been an inevitable rush to produce content for it. People want stuff to watch in their expensive VR headsets, and many content creators and companies are arguably misleading consumers with 360-degree videos (and cameras … [Link]

Mashable » UK court using VR to transport jurors to the scene of the crime

Tuesday 24 May 18:16:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96440%2fhtcvvv8Feed-tw Feed-fb Using virtual reality to transport viewers to another place or time is on the rise when it comes to gaming and virtual tourism. But a new program in the UK is harnessing the technology to help jurors in criminal cases experience and relate to crime scenes during evidence presentations SEE ALSO: Bill Gates and Neal Stephenson drive into the future … [Link]

Mashable » College prep algebra textbook will convince you that the Matrix is real

Tuesday 24 May 18:13:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96433%2fyvatytbFeed-tw Feed-fb There are only a few things on the Internet that are so incredible, so improbable, so mind-blowing that they can stop you right in your tracks. One of these things comes from an old photo of a college prep algebra textbook, uploaded to Reddit about a year ago: SEE ALSO: Kid has brilliantly cutting response to a test question Image: … [Link]

Mashable » I met a bunch of strangers from the Internet for tea, and it wasn't weird

Tuesday 24 May 18:05:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f9198%2fteaFeed-tw Feed-fb It’s not uncommon for me to power through work, cram in a run and cook dinner before realizing I haven’t really connected with anyone that day. I'm up to date with my Instagram feed and exchange banter with coworkers in between meetings, but some days I look back on the conversations I've had throughout the day and wish for something … [Link]

Popular Science » What Landmine-Detecting Plants Can Teach Us About Design

Tuesday 24 May 18:05:47 UTC 2016

From Our Blogs: The Biodesign Challenge Some jobs are better left to rats! Whether to create a land mine sensing plant? Today’s biotechnologist has an array of tools, but applying those tools to the real world is its own problem. [Link]

New Scientist – News » UK’s first fracking since 2011 may not be as bad as feared

Tuesday 24 May 17:58:04 UTC 2016

This is bad news for climate, but environmentalists' fears that it will usher in a new area of fracking in the UK may be premature   [Link]

New Scientist – News » Zika is now on the doorstep of Africa and the US mainland

Tuesday 24 May 17:56:50 UTC 2016

The virus could soon start spreading locally on the US mainland, and has been reported in Cabo Verde, a group of islands off the coast of Africa [Link]

Slashdot » China's Huawei Sues Samsung Claiming Mobile Patent Infringement

Tuesday 24 May 17:50:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Huawei said on Wednesday it has filed lawsuits against Samsung claiming infringement of smartphone patents, in the first such case by the Chinese firm against the world's biggest mobile maker. Huawei has filed lawsuits in the United States and China seeking compensation for what it said was unlicensed use of fourth-generation (4G) cellular communications technology, operating … [Link]

Mashable » Conan O'Brien played the video game of thrones with two Lannisters

Tuesday 24 May 17:37:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f9730%2fe3997e625e20454b8299542688567234Feed-tw Feed-fb When you play the video game of thrones, you win or you die. Until you respawn. Conan O'Brien faced off against a pair of Lannisters — Peter "Tyrion" Dinklage and Lena "Cersei" Headey — for the latest "Clueless Gamer" segment. They all duked it out in Overwatch, a just-released competitive shooter with a colorful cast of characters. The whole thing … [Link]

Mashable » Paul McCartney is stepping into virtual reality for his new album

Tuesday 24 May 17:33:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96496%2fmccartneyFeed-tw Feed-fb Paul McCartney is embracing virtual reality, too. Sir Paul is stepping to the world of VR for Pure McCartney, a retrospective album out June 10 that revisits McCartney's post-Beatles career. He teamed up with Jaunt VR — the team behind Ray LaMontagne's "Hey, No Pressure" video, among others — to create video segments that serve as part music video, part … [Link]

Mashable » Mountaineer Snapchats view from the top of the world as he summited Everest

Tuesday 24 May 17:29:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96484%2fe35d6810c83d4eb0b2d4605490d349d7Feed-tw Feed-fb This is what it looks like from the top of the world: Cory Richards on Everest's summit.Image: EVERESTNOFILTER/SNAPCHATExperienced mountain climber Cory Richards reached the top of Mount Everest on Tuesday local time (Monday ET).  Richards scaled Earth's tallest mountain without the use of supplemental oxygen and shared the entire experience with fans on Snapchat through the handle EverestNoFilter. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Popular Science » Next SpaceX Launch Will Pave The Way For First Crewed Private Spaceflights

Tuesday 24 May 17:26:12 UTC 2016

Space A July launch will carry up an adapter that lets Boeing and SpaceX crew capsules dock with the space station Before SpaceX's Crew Dragon or Boeing's Starliner can put their human cargo onboard the ISS, NASA needs to install a special adapter that allows the vehicles to dock… [Link]

Mashable » Amber Riley addresses body shamers in beautiful Instagram rant

Tuesday 24 May 17:22:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96531%2famber-rileyFeed-tw Feed-fb Amber Riley is singin' a serious tune against body shaming and she wants you to listen. After having dental surgery this past weekend, the former Glee star decided to boldly address her weight and her body shamers while on painkillers. SEE ALSO: Woman shuts down haters with honest weight loss Instagram photos The actress posted a video on Instagram, cleverly captioned, … [Link]

Mashable » Bill Cosby will stand trial for sexual assault

Tuesday 24 May 17:12:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96439%2ff8152bc748c94487a1e3cb8ffa854239Feed-tw Feed-fb Famed comedian and alleged serial rapist Bill Cosby will be tried for the alleged sexual assault of Andrea Constand after a judge on Tuesday determined there is enough evidence against him to go ahead with the case. Cosby, who met Andrea Constand at Temple University, has admitted to giving her Benadryl in 2004, and allegedly sexually assaulted her at the … [Link]

Mashable » Here's how Twitter @mentions are changing

Tuesday 24 May 17:11:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96500%2ftwitter_stock-10Feed-tw Feed-fb Posts on Twitter — tweets — are about to undergo their most significant change in a decade. Most of the changes, like no longer counting photos and Twitter handles against your character count, are obviously awesome. However, one change has left the Twitter faithful a little confused: @mentions. Pronounced "at mentions," @mentions is when you start a tweet with a Twitter … [Link]

Slashdot » Windows 10 Upgrade Activates By Clicking Red X Close Button In Prompt Message

Tuesday 24 May 17:05:00 UTC 2016

Reader Raging Bool writes: In a move guaranteed to annoy many people, Microsoft has "jumped the shark" on encouraging users to upgrade to Windows 10. Microsoft has faced criticism for changing the pop-up box encouraging Windows users to upgrade to Windows 10. Clicking the red cross on the right hand corner of the pop-up box now activates the upgrade instead … [Link]

WIRED » Please Don’t Blame Mars for This Week’s Explosive Volcanic Eruptions

Tuesday 24 May 16:53:01 UTC 2016

Please Don’t Blame Mars for This Week’s Explosive Volcanic EruptionsDespite what people might claim, the busy week in volcanism isn't part of a greater pattern or magical planetary alignment. The post Please Don't Blame Mars for This Week's Explosive Volcanic Eruptions appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Man has brilliant exchange with Tesco after being given too much change

Tuesday 24 May 16:41:29 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96420%2ffunny_tesco_twitter_conversationFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — There are few things in this world better than purchasing something and being given too much change. SEE ALSO: Queen wins Tesco gift card, looks happier than we've seen her in years Josh Knight from Bristol, UK, was so pleased with his recent Jaffa Cake purchase (which resulted in one of Tesco's self service machines technically paying him … [Link]

Mashable » TSA thinks PreCheck is the solution to long lines, so here's how to apply

Tuesday 24 May 16:33:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96263%2f8faef754769d489bb8fba09d8bb1dceeFeed-tw Feed-fb As summer travel season kicks off this weekend, all eyes are on the Transportation Security Administration. After complaints from airports, airlines and passengers across the country, pressure is mounting for the TSA to do something about ever-increasing security lines. Their suggestion? Join TSA PreCheck.  While some complain that the power of PreCheck will be diluted if everybody signs up for … [Link]

Mashable » Londoner shares adorable story of his encounter with a lost grumpy cat

Tuesday 24 May 16:28:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96479%2fgrumpy_lost_catFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — The best thing about particularly grumpy-looking cats is that they're sort of hard to miss. Londoner Alex Shebar recently spotted a "lost cat" poster when he was walking through Stoke Newington and then stumbled across the cat itself mere seconds later. SEE ALSO: Badass cat is now the undisputed owner of this British supermarket "Shamaine and I were … [Link]

Mashable » This ball-shaped camera has its ups and downs

Tuesday 24 May 16:19:30 UTC 2016

2016%2f05%2f24%2f17%2fpanono.9ab3dFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Panono camera ball takes high-resolution, 360-degree photos in a multitude of ways. Our Product Analyst Ray Wong sees how the camera works in our newest episode of Plugged In. Full review: http://on.mash.to/1TUeom4 Read more…More about Tech, Camera, Gadget, Gadgets, and Standalone Video Template [Link]

Slashdot » Pebble Unveils Pebble 2, Pebble Time 2, and Pebble Core Smartwatches

Tuesday 24 May 16:15:00 UTC 2016

Pebble on Tuesday unveiled its latest line of wearable devices. The company announced the Pebble 2 — a sleeker successor to the company's four-year-old Pebble watch — and the Pebble Time 2, which comes with a large colour display and steel frame. Both the devices are up on Kickstarter, and scheduled to be shipped later this year. The company also … [Link]

Mashable » Volkswagen pumps $300 million in to Uber rival Gett

Tuesday 24 May 16:11:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96459%2fvwFeed-tw Feed-fb Even scandal-plagued car companies need to plan for the future. Volkswagen is making a $300 million strategic investment in Gett, one of Uber's main rivals in the U.S. and Europe, the two companies announced Tuesday.  Matthias Müller, Volkswagen's chairman of the board, framed the investment as "the first milestone on the road to providing integrated mobility solutions." Translation: this is … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Twitter Tweaks 140 Character Calculation

Tuesday 24 May 16:06:14 UTC 2016

Today, Twitter announced a number of changes aimed at creating richer public conversations by eliminating elements that currently count towards the 140 character limit. Certain elements that previously ate into the 140 character cap (e.g. media attachments, @names that auto-populate when you hit reply to a Tweet, URLs at the end of Tweets, etc.), will no longer count as characters … [Link]

Mashable » Ariana Grande picks Solo cups over champagne glasses for her 'Into You' video

Tuesday 24 May 16:05:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f9717%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f96452_2fscreen_shot_2016-05-24_at_11.52.29_amFeed-tw Feed-fb Lana del Rey is taking a bit of a break, so Ariana Grande is kindly filling in with her new "Into You" video. Grande and her man passionately embrace in the desert, hop on motorcycles and head to the Honeymoon Inn to drink wine from Solo cups.  But then the reality of her world sets in, and she's stuck on … [Link]

Popular Science » Drone Dogfights Are The Best Fan Tribute To Star Wars

Tuesday 24 May 16:05:00 UTC 2016

Aviation Who knew space looked so much like rural California? Drone dogfight is cool. [Link]

WIRED » Heading to Portland? Chuck Palahniuk’s Got Some Ideas

Tuesday 24 May 16:00:24 UTC 2016

Heading to Portland? Chuck Palahniuk’s Got Some IdeasTo celebrate the release of the "Fight Club 2" graphic novel, we asked the writer for a virtual tour of his adopted city. The post Heading to Portland? Chuck Palahniuk's Got Some Ideas appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Google Maps may soon be dotted with brand logos

Tuesday 24 May 16:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f95872%2fgettyimages-533175188Feed-tw Feed-fb Google's advertisers may soon figure much more prominently into the terrain of the company's maps feature. A new type of ad offering will let companies buy the ability to place a small logo image over their physical locations on Google Maps, the search giant announced on Tuesday. Such ads are already available in Google-owned navigation app Waze. SEE ALSO: Google … [Link]

Mashable » Former Buzzfeed star Matt Bellassai is ready to whine on his own

Tuesday 24 May 16:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96520%2f12552808_1088848091146391_4603165907758207485_nFeed-tw Feed-fb WEST HOLLYWOOD — Matt Bellassai rolled up to the People’s Choice Awards in January one car behind Kate Hudson and one car ahead of Jack Black. Just like at other red carpet events, photographers yelled out to Hudson, Black, and celebrities as they walked by, beckoning them to pose for the flashing lights. But when it was Bellassai’s turn to walk, … [Link]

Mashable » Tragically Hip's Gord Downie diagnosed with terminal cancer

Tuesday 24 May 15:49:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96395%2fgordFeed-tw Feed-fb Gord Downie, lead singer of rock band the Tragically Hip, has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.  The band announced the news to fans on Tuesday morning on Facebook. "A few months ago, in December, Gord Downie was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer," the statement reads. "Since then, obviously, he’s endured a lot of difficult times, and he has been … [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat added over 300 new stickers you can put on your snaps

Tuesday 24 May 15:49:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96238%2fsnapstickerFeed-tw Feed-fb Every time Snapchat starts to feel a little bit dry, the app rolls out a fun new feature to keep everyone interested. This time, Snapchat is introducing stickers. SEE ALSO: Snapchat sued over filter allegedly involved in high-speed car wreck Just like the stickers in Facebook Messenger, Snapchat's new stickers are colorful, emoji-like pictures featuring a wide range of food, … [Link]

Mashable » Elephant dozes off to sleep after human sings her a lullaby

Tuesday 24 May 15:49:52 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f9698%2f0fbfda0c71f74db6ba1d2cb8103c9ac7Feed-tw Feed-fb A lullaby may be intended to help children doze off to sleep, but Faamai the elephant seems to enjoy them just the same.  After giving caretaker Lek a big elephant hug, Faamai knows that some serious nap time is about to go down.  SEE ALSO: Baby elephant gets unstuck from mud with a little help from its squad Faamai is located at … [Link]

Mashable » Marvel fans are totally ready to give Captain America a boyfriend

Tuesday 24 May 15:49:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96290%2fa6cd62787863453aab53da5c7f13e474Feed-tw Feed-fb If Captain America stands for his country's firm belief in democracy, then he is finally seeing it in its truest form. Marvel fans on Monday sparked the hashtag #GiveCaptainAmericaABoyfriend, which continued to trend into the next day on Twitter. The call for more sexually diverse and fluid Disney heroes is growing louder since Twitter's #GiveElsaAGirlfriend, and we all know Captain … [Link]

Mashable » Even Twitter's new 140-character policy can't save it from Wall Street

Tuesday 24 May 15:49:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96369%2ftwitterFeed-tw Feed-fb Twitter finally made a key change that most users actually want — but it still wasn't enough to appease Wall Street. Twitter stock fell as much as 4% in late morning trading on Tuesday, touching a new low even after the company officially announced plans to relax its 140-character policy by no longer counting images, polls and user names toward the … [Link]

Mashable » JLaw and John Oliver get interrogated on 'The Tonight Show'

Tuesday 24 May 15:49:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f9700%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Can you tell who's lying? Jennifer Lawrence and Last Week Tonight host John Oliver got together to try to sniff out out the truth from one another in The Tonight Show's segment "True Confessions." However, Jennifer Lawrence needed to call for a quick timeout mid-game to deal with a very pesky booger that wouldn't leave her alone. She's just like us.  … [Link]

Mashable » Dog saved by vet intern moments before being put down

Tuesday 24 May 15:49:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96291%2fdogFeed-tw Feed-fb Happy endings are even happier when they involve dogs. Ollie, a Shetland sheepdog was scheduled to be put down in DoveLewis Animal Hospital in Portland, Oregon, after multiple veterinarians could not figure out what was wrong with the sick pup. Minutes before the procedure, a tick was found hidden behind the dog's ear and everything started to make sense.  SEE ALSO: Patient dog waits in line … [Link]

New Scientist – News » World’s parliament for the environment to tackle global issues

Tuesday 24 May 15:48:54 UTC 2016

The world's environment ministers are meeting in Nairobi this week to discuss major issues plaguing the planet, from wildlife trade to plastic in the ocean, and possibly agree on remedies [Link]

Mashable » Could massive solar 'superflares' help us find life on other planets?

Tuesday 24 May 15:45:37 UTC 2016

2016%2f05%2f24%2f5d%2fgiant_promi.dd932Feed-tw Feed-fbThese solar "superflares" may have helped to spark life on Earth, but is it possible that they could also help us find life elsewhere? Read more: http://on.mash.to/1Tuz223 Read more…More about Sun, Space, Earth, Science, and Solar [Link]

Popular Science » U.S. Lawmakers Want To Kill NASA’s Mission To Send Astronauts To An Asteroid

Tuesday 24 May 15:42:18 UTC 2016

Space Instead they favor going back to the moon A committee within the House of Representatives is recommending that Congress does not fund NASA's Asteroid Redirect Mission. [Link]

Mashable » Giant mural of Donald Trump kissing Boris Johnson is the stuff of nightmares

Tuesday 24 May 15:40:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96245%2ftrump_kissing_johnson_street_artFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — Remember when that giant mural of Donald Trump kissing Vladimir Putin appeared in Lithuania recently? Well brace yourselves, because there's another one. This time Bristol is the site of the street art and Putin has been replaced with a pink-faced, eyes-half-open Boris Johnson (the former Mayor of London).  SEE ALSO: London street artist paints giant Donald Trump mural just … [Link]

Mashable » Thirsty lions trap campers inside tent

Tuesday 24 May 15:40:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f9694%2f0fb890f2f2fd493eb0d40f40bc8ed963Feed-tw Feed-fb Experiences you might have while visiting a wildlife park: zebra sightings, sunburn, enormous cats licking the condensation off your tent while you're trapped inside. In this clip from Facebook user Francie Francisca Lubbe, she and her fellow camper experienced the latter while camping at Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, a wildlife preserve between Botswana and South Africa. A nice Airbnb may be in order … [Link]

Mashable » John Carpenter will executive produce new 'Halloween' movie

Tuesday 24 May 15:32:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96323%2fjohnFeed-tw Feed-fb October's come early.  Horror mastermind John Carpenter will executive produce a new Halloween movie, Entertainment Weekly reports. “Thirty-eight years after the original Halloween I’m going to help to try to make the 10th sequel the scariest of them all,” Carpenter said in a statement. The spooky franchise, about a masked murderer named Michael Myers, kicked off in 1978. Carpenter directed … [Link]

Mashable » Jarring campaign shows what it's like to become a mother during conflict

Tuesday 24 May 15:32:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f9627%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f95800_2fsafe_birth_even_hereFeed-tw Feed-fb When a woman in a war-torn region is in labor, her baby doesn't wait for the shelling to cease or the neighborhood to stop crumbling. A newly relaunched campaign from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) called Safe Birth, Even Here hopes to shed light on that reality. The above video and a new website for the campaign aim to provide more transparency around … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Let’s take a knife to the world’s rising tide of type 2 diabetes

Tuesday 24 May 15:30:59 UTC 2016

Surgery is now a proven but underused treatment for type 2 diabetes. Time to unleash its full potential around the globe, say Francesco Rubino and Paul Zimmet [Link]

Mashable » Video captures the harsh reality of hiring a taxi with a guide dog

Tuesday 24 May 15:30:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f9676%2fafc946ed235148c6ace0e1e076ca634fFeed-tw Feed-fb Getting a taxi is a straight-forward thing for most of us. The driver arrives, we get in and proceed to our destination. However for people with sight loss, this can be more difficult, especially when there's a guide dog. In this short, thought-provoking video you see a taxi driver refuse to let two men into his cab. Of course, there's a … [Link]

Slashdot » AT&T Begins Capping Broadband Users

Tuesday 24 May 15:30:00 UTC 2016

Karl Bode, reporting for DSLReports (edited for clarity): Just a reminder to AT&T customers: the company's usage caps on U-Verse broadband connections is now in effect. When AT&T originally announced broadband caps on fixed-line connections back in 2011, it capped DSL customers at 150 GB per month and U-Verse customers at 250 GB per month. But while the DSL customer … [Link]

Mashable » Could this 'Friends' texting prank BE any funnier?

Tuesday 24 May 15:28:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96258%2fross-on-phoneFeed-tw Feed-fb You know what they say: Paleontologists have all the fun.  This Friends fan channeled his inner unagi in order to prank someone who mistakenly texted him instead of "Ross." SEE ALSO: 12 obnoxious texting pranks to send your friends The Ross Geller wannabe shared screenshots to Imgur of the conversation with a mostly-confused "Sasha," who was just looking for help … [Link]

Mashable » Edible ball of moss is a great way to get your daily dose of greens

Tuesday 24 May 15:17:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96249%2fmoss-dessert-05232016Feed-tw Feed-fb It's important to eat your greens every day. It's easier to do it when they come in the form of ice cream. While Americans are enamored with our rainbow bagels, cronuts and even the Raindrop Cake, pastry chefs at the Oirase Keiryu Hotel, in Japan, have concocted a brand new edible, exotic dessert to captivate our taste buds. The latest trendy dessert, … [Link]

Popular Science » Pebble To Add Amazon’s Alexa Voice Assistant In Future Update

Tuesday 24 May 14:52:37 UTC 2016

Gadgets E-ink smartwatch could soon have its own Siri Pebble has hinted at the addition of Amazon's Alexa voice assistant. [Link]

Popular Science » Why Did I Implant A Chip In My Hand?

Tuesday 24 May 14:51:21 UTC 2016

Technology My so-called cyborg life The author's RFID implant can do a lot of fun things—but it's not as scary or as useful as you might think. [Link]

Slashdot » Apple, Microsoft and Google Hold 23% Of All US Corporate Cash Outside the Finance Sector

Tuesday 24 May 14:50:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Apple, Microsoft, and Google are the top three cash-rich U.S. companies across all sectors of business, not including banks and other financial institutions — holding a combined $391 billion in cash as of the end of 2015, or more than 23 percent of the entire $1.68 trillion held by the nation's non-financial corporations. Apple leads the … [Link]

Mashable » Prankster replaces store ads with Snapchat-filtered fakes

Tuesday 24 May 14:17:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f9675%2fscreen-shot-2016-05-24-at-8.59.23-amFeed-tw Feed-fb Store advertisements: Now more fun, thanks to Snapchat, Kodak and some time to spare. One patient prankster decided to put Snapchat filters on IRL advertisements. After taking snapshots of the store ads with various face-altering overlays, the sneaky person printed out the pictures and pasted them over the originals.  It's subtle, yet inventive. We give it four out of five … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple To Launch Thinner, Lighter MacBook Pro Models With OLED Touch Bar, Touch ID In Fall

Tuesday 24 May 14:10:00 UTC 2016

Apple plans to refresh its MacBook Pro line later this year. The makeover will see both 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro models replace their function keys atop laptop keyboards with an OLED touch bar, according to a report. Both the models will also have Touch ID fingerprint sensor, and will support Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port, multiple outlets are reporting citing … [Link]

Mashable » Pebble launches 3 new products on Kickstarter

Tuesday 24 May 14:01:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96200%2fpebble_family_white_1080Feed-tw Feed-fb Six months after the release of the Pebble Round, Pebble is back with a new lineup. And because its Pebble, you know it’s launching on Kickstarter. Fifteen months after raising $20 million for the Pebble Time on Kickstarter, the original smartwatch maker is back with the Pebble 2 and the Pebble Time 2. It’s also launching a new non-smartwatch product … [Link]

WIRED » Twitter Unveils Big New Changes to Prove the Fun Ain’t Gone

Tuesday 24 May 14:00:58 UTC 2016

Twitter Unveils Big New Changes to Prove the Fun Ain’t GoneYou get 140 characters for your words. Everything else is Twitter's problem now. The post Twitter Unveils Big New Changes to Prove the Fun Ain't Gone appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Pebble’s Best Gadget Isn’t a Watch—It’s the Core, a Tiny Spotify Player

Tuesday 24 May 14:00:17 UTC 2016

Pebble’s Best Gadget Isn’t a Watch—It’s the Core, a Tiny Spotify PlayerThe Core costs $69, clips to your shirt or keychain, and may hold the key to everything Pebble wants to do in the future. The post Pebble's Best Gadget Isn't a Watch—It's the Core, a Tiny Spotify Player appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » For students, the iPad is the ultimate computer

Tuesday 24 May 14:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96178%2fimg_1620Feed-tw Feed-fb BROOKLYN, New York – I’m sitting on the floor at The Academy of Talented Scholars (PS 682) in Bensonhurst, watching kindergarteners create robots on an iPad. It’s one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen, and I don’t even like children. The exercise is part of the curriculum led by co-teachers Stacy Butsikares and Allison Bookbinder, focused on helping the … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter is finally starting to relax its 140-character limit

Tuesday 24 May 14:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f95899%2f6be417f7a21446a3bd2a7e179d45b2e2Feed-tw Feed-fb Twitter users will soon be able to squeeze a few extra characters into some of their tweets. The social network is changing up the rules surrounding its 140-character limit so that images, polls and user names won't count against the site's famous (or perhaps infamous) restriction. The changes are expected to roll out to Twitter's apps and website "over the … [Link]

Popular Science » Faster Vaccines May Be Desired, But Are Hampered By Hurdles

Tuesday 24 May 14:00:00 UTC 2016

From Our Blogs: Under The Microscope Researchers reveal obstacles in the hunt for new vaccines Interest in rapid vaccine development continues to increase in light of Ebola and Zika. But researchers have revealed more issues requiring close attention. [Link]

Popular Science » Pebble Announces Updated Smartwatches And New Pebble Core

Tuesday 24 May 14:00:00 UTC 2016

Gadgets It’s time Pebble is updating its entire lineup with the Pebble 2 and Pebble Time 2. Here's what to expect from the company's newest products… [Link]

Mashable » You can now stream Facebook Live video from DJI drones

Tuesday 24 May 13:59:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96213%2fdjiphantom4higherFeed-tw Feed-fb Let the live streams on Facebook from drones begin! A month after its announcement at Facebook's F8 developer conference last month, DJI has now updated its DJI Go app to allow several of its drones to stream live video directly from their cameras to Facebook. SEE ALSO: DJI's Phantom 4 is the iPhone of drones and so much fun to fly … [Link]

Mashable » Kid pranks his father with classic 'Honk if You're Horny' sign

Tuesday 24 May 13:51:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f9684%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Many parents can understand the pain of their child's torment, but few can relate to the turmoil bestowed upon Angry Dad. The hot-headed pop is the center around a popular YouTube channel, in which his two sons Mitchell and Dylan consistently make their father's life miserable. Now, whether the whole gig is staged or just awful is still up for … [Link]

Mashable » Here's the first picture of the new Kardashian baby

Tuesday 24 May 13:35:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96212%2fc6b58824fa0448a7b96c9d763e712ceeFeed-tw Feed-fb In proper Kardashian form, this unknown-month-old fetus has already made its social media debut.  Blac Chyna/Angela Kardashian released a picture of her baby's ultrasound Monday night. She and Rob Kardashian announced the controversial (at least to Tyga-Kylie Jenner fans) pregnancy just two weeks ago.  SEE ALSO: Kim Kardashian live blogs her pregnancy scare on Snapchat, as one does Chynadashian included … [Link]

Mashable » Hyperloop will cover its pods in a new, super-real material: Vibranium

Tuesday 24 May 13:25:11 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f95848%2fhyperloopFeed-tw Feed-fb Well, this should help quell concerns that Hyperloop is a science fiction pipe dream… Hyperloop Transportation Technologies revealed Tuesday morning the name of a specially developed material that it will use to line the exterior of its pods: "Vibranium." SEE ALSO: The Hyperloop gets some real maglev tech to fuel its rapid-transit dream Some of you Marvel nerds might recognize … [Link]

Mashable » Solar Impulse continues to make history, lands in home of the Wright Brothers

Tuesday 24 May 13:17:22 UTC 2016

2016%2f05%2f24%2fa0%2fnews_templa.73237Feed-tw Feed-fbThe solar-powered plane making a trek around the world landed in the home of the first flight. The Wright Brothers made this spot famous with their breakthrough, and now the Solar Impulse has made the spot even more noteworthy. Read more…More about Travel, Technology, Flying, Solar Impulse, and Solar Plane [Link]

Mashable » Gorgeous skiing game 'Snow' adds two new features to terrorize skiers

Tuesday 24 May 13:01:16 UTC 2016

2016%2f05%2f24%2f7e%2fsnow05.87636Feed-tw Feed-fb Snow is adding two things that worry real-life skiers more than a broken leg: snowboards and snowmobiles. The beautiful, social play-minded game is no longer just a "skiing sim" as of May 24. The addition of snowboards and snowmobiles introduce a new wrinkle to the game's wide-open mountain environments, offering new ways to explore the snowy wastes. See also: Daring … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Radar has moved to oreilly.com/ideas

Tuesday 24 May 13:01:06 UTC 2016

All of the material you’re used to finding on Radar has now moved to oreilly.com/ideas. New editions of Four Short Links are available at oreilly.com/4sl. If you subscribe to Radar through RSS, new content is already appearing in that feed. … [Link]

WIRED » Dear Mr. Know-It-All: Someone Is Hate-Retweeting Me. What Should I Do?

Tuesday 24 May 13:00:15 UTC 2016

Dear Mr. Know-It-All: Someone Is Hate-Retweeting Me. What Should I Do?The solution seems obvious—block ’em!—but it's actually a bit more nuanced than that. The post Dear Mr. Know-It-All: Someone Is Hate-Retweeting Me. What Should I Do? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » We Swear There’s a Reason to Model This Ball Bouncing Off a Wall

Tuesday 24 May 13:00:04 UTC 2016

We Swear There’s a Reason to Model This Ball Bouncing Off a WallWhen light reflects off a mirror, the incident angle is equal to the reflected angle. Is the same true for a ball bouncing off a wall? The post We Swear There's a Reason to Model This Ball Bouncing Off a Wall appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Slashdot » Scientists Discover Why Your Dirty Laundry Stinks

Tuesday 24 May 13:00:00 UTC 2016

HughPickens.com writes: Discovery News reports that dirty laundry smells bad because of certain chemicals called volatile organic compounds, which can't always be washed out on an eco-friendly 20C cycle. Researchers identified six volatile organic compounds (VOCs) on dirty t-shirts and socks. "The need to conserve the environment by reducing the wash temperature and the use of biodegradable washing products have … [Link]

Mashable » The future of ultra-low-powered displays is finally in living color

Tuesday 24 May 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f95363%2f494f2738b4cf4a2082e5211788899688Feed-tw Feed-fb E ink, the company behind the pigment-based, low-energy monochromatic displays found in many of today’s popular readers finally figured out how to create up to 32,000 colors in what is almost the exact same technology. SEE ALSO: Amazon Kindle Oasis is the best e-reader — but, oh, the price The company will unveil what it’s calling a breakthrough technology on … [Link]

Mashable » Google's headquarters in Paris raided over tax payment

Tuesday 24 May 12:59:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96205%2fap_912246643972Feed-tw Feed-fb Google's Paris headquarters have been raided as part of an investigation into the U.S. company's tax payments, reports said. SEE ALSO: Google made I/O fun again, but is that enough? Around 100 tax officials and investigators from financial police are involved in the raid, which started at 5 a.m. local time, according to Le Parisien.  "These searches are in the framework … [Link]

Mashable » Yosemite National Park brings back deaf services after cuts

Tuesday 24 May 12:40:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f95870%2fgettyimages-482436597Feed-tw Feed-fb After cutting its deaf services coordinator position last year, Yosemite National Park has brought the job back and gone a step beyond to better serve its hearing impaired visitors. The park has hired its first ever year-round deaf services coordinator who is fluent in American Sign Language. Before the position was cut, it was only seasonal. SEE ALSO: Canada's national … [Link]

Mashable » Car owner advertises car on eBay in the most brutally honest way

Tuesday 24 May 12:34:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96190%2fhonest_ebay_car_adFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — Sometimes honesty is the best policy. SEE ALSO: 7 of the strangest things ever listed on eBay That was clearly the thinking of the eBay member who listed this Fiat 500 on eBay recently, anyway. The seller, who is based in the UK, shared the car with a long letter describing every single one of its faults in … [Link]

Mashable » TSA security chief ousted as the summer travel season begins

Tuesday 24 May 12:18:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96169%2fgettyimages-531740056Feed-tw Feed-fb The head of security at the Transportation Security Administration has been reassigned amid growing frustration at airports across the country, but whether that will mean relief for travelers is up in the air. Kelly Hoggan joined the TSA in 2004 and was named Assistant Administrator for the Office of Security Operations in mid-2013. He will be replaced by Darby LaJoye, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » India’s reusable space plane takes its first test flight

Tuesday 24 May 12:17:36 UTC 2016

The Reusable Launch Vehicle, which resembles a mini space shuttle, splashed down in the Bay of Bengal on Monday after a successful first launch [Link]

Mashable » Women protest Northern Ireland abortion ban by handing themselves over to police

Tuesday 24 May 12:15:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96165%2f8252c29470854038a0c500a2c0e32a27Feed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — Three women from Derry in Northern Ireland have publicly handed themselves in at a police station and requested they be prosecuted for buying illegal abortion pills.  SEE ALSO: In Northern Ireland, women still face prison for having an abortion The women — Diana King, 71, Colette Devlin, 68 and Kitty O'Kane, 69 — presented themselves at Strand Road police … [Link]

Mashable » Jennifer Lawrence once told a room full of press that Kim Basinger died

Tuesday 24 May 12:05:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f9669%2f9195262d044943bf9d2b62dd2f0ca89dFeed-tw Feed-fb Jennifer Lawrence has long thrown caution to the wind when dealing with members of the press, and her first press room experience is a perfect example of that. On Monday's Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, she shared the story of the joke that immediately landed her in media training. Look how far she's come. Chewbacca mom, James Corden and J.J. … [Link]

Mashable » Kid has brilliantly cutting response to a test question

Tuesday 24 May 11:58:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96143%2fkid_sats_test_answer_headerFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — Kids really do have a way with words. UK-based primary school teacher Damith Bandara recently took to Facebook to share an answer one of his children gave on a SATs test question (SATs are the tests 10- and 11-year-olds take before moving on to secondary school).  It's fair to say the kid in question didn't mess around with … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Designing for Scalability with Erlang/OTP – $21.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Tuesday 24 May 11:55:02 UTC 2016

Get "Designing for Scalability with Erlang/OTP" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-05-25 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » The best new music to add to your summer playlist

Tuesday 24 May 11:49:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96182%2f4b551d9012bf4a34b3f6368933cb1086Feed-tw Feed-fb BRIGHTON, England — Hailed as the UK’s answer to SXSW, Brighton's The Great Escape festival is an annual hub of new music sprawling the city’s cultural core.  It’s the go-to event for anyone on the look out for the latest buzz in the music world and an absolute must for fans hoping to catch their favourites before they make the big time. … [Link]

Mashable » The ghost mother and son from 'Ju-On' have an adorable Instagram account

Tuesday 24 May 11:25:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96141%2f12519593_1684829561788847_1591779732_nFeed-tw Feed-fb If you've watched Japanese horror franchise "Ju-On" (released as "The Grudge" in America), you might be familiar with its female protagonist Kayako, the angry murderous ghost, and Toshio, her creepy son. When the duo aren't busy haunting up a good scare, their domestic life seems fairly regular, going by Kayako's Instagram account. SEE ALSO: 7 real haunted houses every horror … [Link]

Mashable » You can now order pizza from a robot in Singapore

Tuesday 24 May 11:15:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f95689%2f07b43b2b59f3405d9a3c3e5a7b169bd2Feed-tw Feed-fb If your Pizza Hut clerk seems like a robot, you may have stumbled into Singapore and a near future in retail commerce Before the end of this year, credit card giant MasterCard will deploy an actual robot in one lucky Pizza Hut location in Singapore that will not only engage with customers, but help them fulfill their pizza cravings by … [Link]

Mashable » Hodor just shared an early 'Game of Thrones' script and it's everything you'd expect

Tuesday 24 May 11:09:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96129%2fhodor_old_gots_script_headerFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — You've got to love Kristian Nairn. After what can only be described as the most harrowing episode of Game of Thrones Season 6 so far, the actor took to Twitter last night to publicly thank Hodor fans for their loyal support. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' fans are putting tiny Hodor stickers to very good use Then this morning, he … [Link]

Mashable » Animal shelter vet ends her life after online attacks over euthanasia, reports say

Tuesday 24 May 11:05:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96090%2f515a7464jw1f454pmw5l3j20k00f0wjfFeed-tw Feed-fb The director of an animal shelter in Taiwan reportedly ended her life after she received heavy criticism online for having to put dogs to sleep at work. Jian Zhicheng, a veterinary doctor who worked at the Animal Protection Education Park in Taoyuan City, passed away five days after she injected herself with euthanasia drugs available at her workplace, say local … [Link]

WIRED » Why People Confess to Crimes They Didn’t Commit

Tuesday 24 May 11:04:16 UTC 2016

Why People Confess to Crimes They Didn’t CommitPolice interrogations are built on the assumption that innocent people never confess to crimes they didn’t commit. But false confessions are fairly common. The post Why People Confess to Crimes They Didn't Commit appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » 10 Years After An Inconvenient Truth, Al Gore May Actually Be Winning

Tuesday 24 May 11:04:15 UTC 2016

10 Years After An Inconvenient Truth, Al Gore May Actually Be WinningIn this exclusive WIRED interview, Al Gore weighs in on the presidential election, the Iraq war, and, of course, the ongoing battle against climate change. The post 10 Years After An Inconvenient Truth, Al Gore May Actually Be Winning appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » A Severed Head, Two Cops, and the Radical Future of Interrogation

Tuesday 24 May 11:04:14 UTC 2016

A Severed Head, Two Cops, and the Radical Future of InterrogationA novel interrogation technique borrowed from the war on terror is transforming the art of detective work: Shut up and let the suspect do the talking. The post A Severed Head, Two Cops, and the Radical Future of Interrogation appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Heavy metal in Iraq's most divided city

Tuesday 24 May 11:00:52 UTC 2016

2016%2f05%2f24%2f13%2fheaderdarkp.cb119Feed-tw Feed-fbMurad Khalid is a metalhead.He's also a Turkmen, an Iraqi and an electrician. But those things are less important to him than fronting Dark Phantom, Kirkuk's premier – read: only – death metal band.It's Friday morning and he's in his bedroom at his mother's house, playing guitar and smoking cigarettes. The droning sermon from the nearby mosque barely penetrates the room. Inside, … [Link]

WIRED » The Snowy Graveyards Where Soviet Subs and Planes Go to Die

Tuesday 24 May 11:00:28 UTC 2016

The Snowy Graveyards Where Soviet Subs and Planes Go to DieApocalyptic photos of once-glorious technology now sitting empty and abandoned. The post The Snowy Graveyards Where Soviet Subs and Planes Go to Die appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Playboy Wouldn’t Be Playboy Without Groovy Bachelor Pads

Tuesday 24 May 11:00:26 UTC 2016

Playboy Wouldn’t Be Playboy Without Groovy Bachelor Pads“Playboy Architecture, 1953—1979" is a new exhibit that’s up at the Elmhurst Art Museum in Chicago. The post Playboy Wouldn’t Be Playboy Without Groovy Bachelor Pads appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » The 10 Must-Watch Movies Leaving Netflix Next Month

Tuesday 24 May 11:00:21 UTC 2016

The 10 Must-Watch Movies Leaving Netflix Next MonthIt’s about to be summer, and you should go outside. Before you do, watch these movies on Netflix. The post The 10 Must-Watch Movies Leaving Netflix Next Month appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Imzy: Can an Ex-Reddit Exec Really Hack the Online Abuse Problem?

Tuesday 24 May 11:00:03 UTC 2016

Imzy: Can an Ex-Reddit Exec Really Hack the Online Abuse Problem?Reddit’s former product chief says the best way to curb abuse online is to build in community standards from the start. The post Imzy: Can an Ex-Reddit Exec Really Hack the Online Abuse Problem? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Chewbacca mom, James Corden and J.J. Abrams are 3 happy Chewbaccas

Tuesday 24 May 10:38:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f9666%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Chewbacca mom's life is just getting better and better. First, she got a Chewbacca mask, which delighted her beyond belief. Then her video with the mask became the most-watched Facebook Live video of all time – 140 million views at time of writing. Now she's hanging out in James Corden's car – with Star Wars director J.J. Abrams – and … [Link]

Mashable » Queen Cersei has no time for your irresponsible driving

Tuesday 24 May 10:18:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96111%2fqueen_cersei_driving_tweetsFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — When Cersei isn't busy plotting to secure the Iron Throne or publicly shutting down Donald Trump, she can occasionally be found shaming bad drivers. On Monday night, actress Lena Headey took to Twitter to pen an open letter to the parents of young drivers in LA. SEE ALSO: Cersei and Joffrey just had a heartwarming Twitter exchange Needless to … [Link]

Mashable » Nine Indian comedians come together to release web shows as part of the Laughter Games campaign

Tuesday 24 May 10:17:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f94544%2fdogsFeed-tw Feed-fb In a major boost for online comedy, nine Indian comedy groups are coming together to launch nine individual web series on their respective YouTube channels as part of the new Laughter Games campaign. SEE ALSO: Meet the funniest Indians on YouTube The creators are a mix of established names and newcomers, such as SNG Comedy, East Indian Comedy, Anuvab Pal, … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' fans are putting tiny Hodor stickers to very good use

Tuesday 24 May 10:09:46 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96091%2fhodor_sticker_in_elevator_headerFeed-tw Feed-fb Warning: Contains spoilers from Game of Thrones Season 6, episode 5. LONDON — Hodor may be gone, but his memory will live on in the form of tiny, well-placed stickers. Since the crushing conclusion of Season 6, episode 5 was broadcast Sunday, it appears that some fans have decided to pay tribute to the big man. SEE ALSO: A 'Game … [Link]

Slashdot » Burning All Fossil Fuels Would Scorch Earth, Says Study

Tuesday 24 May 10:00:00 UTC 2016

mspohr quotes a report from Phys.Org: A new study published in the Journal Nature Climate Change shows our precarious climate condition: "Using up all known fossil fuel reserves would render Earth even more unlivable than scientists had previously projected, researchers said on Monday. Average temperatures would climb by up to 9.5 degrees Celsius (17 degrees Fahrenheit) — five times the … [Link]

Mashable » Man's account accidentally overdrawn by $2 million

Tuesday 24 May 9:54:45 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96001%2f0af6e071393d434391d30bf6b74cfb2eFeed-tw Feed-fb Sydney man Calum Mawson recently suffered the expensive consequences of what he said was a bizarre corporate error, but which others have called a typing mishap. It started when Mawson went to pay his A$225 (US$161) Telstra phone bill Friday. Everything seemed normal, but he got a surprise when he saw the receipt. He'd somehow wound up handing over $2,250,623 … [Link]

Mashable » New MacBook Pro might have an OLED touch bar instead of function keys

Tuesday 24 May 9:33:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96054%2f1Feed-tw Feed-fb Ever since the big Retina change of 2012, Apple's MacBook Pro line has been roughly the same. Yes, there have been improvements: The laptops got a bit thinner, the processors inside more powerful, the battery a little bigger. But radical changes were absent; grab a MacBook Pro from 2012 and the latest model, and you won't notice many differences. That … [Link]

Mashable » Greece starts removing 8,000 refugees from Idomeni camp

Tuesday 24 May 9:29:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96077%2fap_166944280361Feed-tw Feed-fb Greek authorities have started removing thousands of stranded asylum-seekers from the makeshift camp of Idomeni on the Macedonian border.  SEE ALSO: Hell, Greece: Where 10,000 refugees are stranded in squalor More than 400 riot police have been deployed in the operation, which started at dawn but is expected to last about a week to 10 days, according to the government's … [Link]

Mashable » We can spend all day watching this guy make miniature fake food

Tuesday 24 May 9:21:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f9656%2fbae1796410bb45ef8bd4eed99458daacFeed-tw Feed-fb Let's face it, you spend quite a bit of a time in the day watching YouTuber Miniature Station cooking miniature food. We do too. Our latest obsession is the DIY Fake Food channel, where a Japanese guy painstakingly creates fake miniature food from scratch. He pays attention to the most minute details, and blows us away with how nimble his fingers … [Link]

Mashable » The 10 awesome malapropisms from 'The Bachelorette' season premiere

Tuesday 24 May 8:44:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f96045%2fmalapropFeed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — It's one of my favorite things about ABC's The Bachelor/The Bachelorette franchise: those awkward butcherings of English language words, phrases and idioms that grammar trolls like me call "malapropisms." Across any given season, there are dozens. Unlike many things about the show, they are real.  And they are spectacular. SEE ALSO: Did 'The Bachelor' franchise fail diversity expectations? … [Link]

Mashable » Woman shuts down haters with honest weight loss Instagram photos

Tuesday 24 May 8:44:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f95977%2fc29a6e03800e4258b265acbb7eca4033Feed-tw Feed-fb We all know the Internet can be a horrible place, but for people sharing their lives on Instagram it can become unbearable.  New Zealand woman Simone Anderson, 25, has been documenting her weight loss journey on social media for two years in the hope of inspiring others. Instead, she faced a huge amount of abuse including online commenters claiming she … [Link]

Mashable » These tiger cubs learning how to walk is the cutest thing you'll watch today

Tuesday 24 May 8:24:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f9652%2fscreen_shot_2016-05-24_at_12.58.06_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb The Siberian Tiger Park in Heilongjiang, China, has released a video of their days-old Siberian tiger cubs, and we can't help cooing over how cute these babies are.  The animal facility recently welcomed 28 newborn cubs, where breeders are on standby 24 hours to help tend to their needs, reported CCTV News. In this video are snippets of a pair … [Link]

Mashable » Tourists devour 2 tons of free tofu in under 2 hours

Tuesday 24 May 8:12:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f95958%2fgettyimages-533588660Feed-tw Feed-fb Communal eating can be a really fun affair, especially when it involves 5,000 people gathering at a Taoist site in Henan, China, to feast on a giant tofu dish. SEE ALSO: The biggest ice cave in China never melts Zhongtianmen Square in Laojunshan mountain is a pilgrimage site for Taoists in China, where people gather annually to share a huge … [Link]

Mashable » Elephants continue to suffer in 'humane' wildlife sanctuaries

Tuesday 24 May 7:02:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f92673%2fdsc_0451Feed-tw Feed-fb CHIANG MAI, Thailand — For 15 years she ferried tourists around Cambodia’s famous landmarks before dropping dead at the side of the road. As holiday-goers posed for photos and made their wish of riding an elephant come true, the elderly animal who was thought to be aged 40 to 45, dutifully plodded on. But three weeks ago on Apr. 22, … [Link]

Mashable » Snickers bars get cheaper the angrier the Internet gets in clever Aussie ad campaign

Tuesday 24 May 7:02:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f95973%2fsnickers1Feed-tw Feed-fb Start some rage on Twitter and you can score yourself a cheap Snickers bar. In an ingenious Australian advertising campaign, when the Internet gets angry the price of Snickers will drop. Feed your rage, people.  SEE ALSO: Cadbury is bringing back a favourite chocolate bar after 13 years It works using a thing called the "Hungerithm," an algorithm by Melbourne … [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Is Tweaking Trending Topics To Counter Charges of Bias

Tuesday 24 May 7:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Facebook has said once again in an open letter to Sen. John Thune, chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, that its Trending Topics section is free of any political bias or manipulation. But in response to Gizmodo's report that Facebook employees were suppressing conservative news stories, Facebook is revamping how editors find trending stories. "We could … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUP: NASA, Lyft, OAuth.io, Nudge, Neatly.io, MiaRec

Tuesday 24 May 6:31:32 UTC 2016

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. [Link]

WIRED » The New Underwater Olympus Is the Platypus of Cameras

Tuesday 24 May 6:31:21 UTC 2016

The New Underwater Olympus Is the Platypus of CamerasThe unique Olympus TG-Tracker shoots 4K video through an ultra-wide-angle lens and has a pistol-grip handle, a headlight, and instruments galore. The post The New Underwater Olympus Is the Platypus of Cameras appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Turtle falls out of luggage compartment on Australian plane

Tuesday 24 May 5:46:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f95942%2f98dc7e6ebe5f4233a9593db7ed7ba2d5Feed-tw Feed-fb Odd discoveries on planes are normally limited to discarded chewing gum lurking in a seat pocket or peanut crumbs in a seat. But not on this Australian flight, where a turtle fell from an overhead compartment and landed on a passenger.  SEE ALSO: Dozens of sharks in intense feeding frenzy on whale in Australia In a bizarre event, a Murray River … [Link]

Mashable » A new code of conduct to protect animals from drones

Tuesday 24 May 4:20:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f95901%2f3-hodgson_koh_hrFeed-tw Feed-fb A quick search online will reveal dozens of videos of drone and bird encounters. While it's always impressive to see a bird of prey take down a pesky quadcopter, the disturbance could impact the animal in ways we don't yet understand. As the commercial drone industry kicks off and drones are increasingly used in conservation efforts, two Australian researchers have … [Link]

Mashable » Disturbed let Nyle DiMarco use their song on 'DWTS' after reading his powerful letter

Tuesday 24 May 4:03:51 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f95940%2f143117_2774Feed-tw Feed-fb Nyle and Peta's moving freestyle dance on Monday night's Dancing With the Stars was a highlight of the season and — some might say — of the entire series. But it's a moment that would not have had the same impact had it not been set to heavy metal band Disturbed's take on Simon and Garfunkel's "Sound of Silence." Released in … [Link]

Mashable » A new code of conduct to protect animals from drones

Tuesday 24 May 3:40:01 UTC 2016

3-hodgson_koh_hrFeed-tw Feed-fb A quick search online will reveal dozens of videos of drone and bird encounters. While it's always impressive to see a bird of prey take down a pesky quadcopter, the disturbance could impact the animal in ways we don't yet understand. As the commercial drone industry kicks off and drones are increasingly used in conservation efforts, two Australian researchers have … [Link]

Mashable » How 'Game of Thrones' just changed forever — in the books and the show

Tuesday 24 May 3:39:58 UTC 2016

HodorFeed-tw Feed-fb Obviously, there are major spoilers here for Game of Thrones Season 6 episode 5, "The Door."  Time travel is possible. That premise is a huge leap of faith for any TV show or book series to take, even though — or because — it's becoming an increasingly common trope. (See the CW's Legends of Tomorrow, the new NBC show Timeless, the new … [Link]

Mashable » Hodor tweeted a message for you, and it's more than one word

Tuesday 24 May 3:39:57 UTC 2016

HodorFeed-tw Feed-fb Warning: the post is dark and full of spoilers. When you think about death on Game of Thrones, you probably don't immediately feel warm and fuzzy. Yet, here we are. Fans were shocked when the lovable Hodor met his violent end on the series while protecting Bran from the White Walkers. And while you'll never be able to hug a … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook slammed for rejecting ad featuring a plus-sized model

Tuesday 24 May 3:39:56 UTC 2016

Gettyimages-492866482Feed-tw Feed-fb Facebook has apologized to an Australian feminist group after blocking an advertisement featuring plus-sized model Tess Holliday in a bikini. The social network had told the group, called Cherchez La Femme, that the image was rejected because Facebook's guidelines do not allow health and fitness ads to depict a particular body weight as being either "perfect or extremely undesirable," according … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook changes "Trending Topics" in wake of controversy

Tuesday 24 May 3:39:55 UTC 2016

Zuckerberg_32Feed-tw Feed-fb Move fast and break stuff can also mean Facebook's own rules, especially in the wake of a torrent of criticism. Facebook announced on Monday afternoon that it would no longer be using other websites and media outlets to determine what belongs in the "Trending Topics" section.  "This means that we will discontinue use of the top-10 list of news outlets, … [Link]

Mashable » Little girl gets stuck on spinning hoverboard of doom

Tuesday 24 May 3:39:54 UTC 2016

06d052bbfe59495c9236a74165daa0edFeed-tw Feed-fb "This is one thing you should not do." After telling her sister just how terrible of an idea it is to go spinning out of control on a hoverboard, this little girl lets things get a bit out of hand. Now, if you've dared to hop on a hoverboard, you know that it once you start going it can be … [Link]

Mashable » Good news! Spotify lost $194 million in 2015.

Tuesday 24 May 3:39:53 UTC 2016

Gettyimages-516232838Feed-tw Feed-fb Usually when a company reports record losses, that is not a time for celebration. Unless you're Spotify. The streaming music company's 2015 financials were released recently thanks to a filing made by its parent company, which is based in Luxembourg.  The bad news is that Spotify lost $194 million in 2015, the company's biggest loss yet as it tries to make … [Link]

Mashable » Consume responsible amounts of marijuana with a Keurig for weed

Tuesday 24 May 3:39:52 UTC 2016

CannacloudFeed-tw Feed-fb Just when you thought you had run out of ways to consume marijuana, in comes something newer and weirder. CannaKorp has unveiled a new vaporizer, the CannaCloud, scheduled to hit the market early next year. While the vaporizer isn't an official Keurig, the design is similar. CannaKorp will offer legally grown marijuana, available in adorable single-use pods.  SEE ALSO: Biz … [Link]

Mashable » Nyle DiMarco just performed what could be the best dance in 'DWTS' history

Tuesday 24 May 3:35:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f95936%2f143117_2719Feed-tw Feed-fb There were a lot of tears on Monday night's Dancing With the Stars — and no, we're not talking about the tears of laughter we cried every time Tom Bergeron made a snarky off-handed comment. The emotional night of dance saw the three remaining couples deliver two dances each, including freestyle numbers inspired by their own personal stories.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Disturbed let Nyle DiMarco use their song on 'DWTS' after reading his powerful letter

Tuesday 24 May 3:33:51 UTC 2016

143117_2774Feed-tw Feed-fb Nyle and Peta's moving freestyle dance on Monday night's Dancing With the Stars was a highlight of the season and — some might say — of the entire series. But it's a moment that would not have had the same impact had it not been set to heavy metal band Disturbed's take on Simon and Garfunkel's "Sound of Silence." Released in … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2291: Pollution problem!

Tuesday 24 May 3:30:44 UTC 2016

JoT thumbBeware toxic dumps! [Link]

Slashdot » Hacker Phineas Fisher is Trying To Start a 'Hack Back' Political Movement

Tuesday 24 May 3:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: The hacker who breached Hacking Team and FinFisher is trying to get more people to "hack back" and fight "the system." For some, thanks to his targeted attacks and sophisticated political views, Phineas Fisher is quickly becoming the most influential hacktivist of the last few years. In response to his most recent hack where he released … [Link]

Mashable » Nyle DiMarco just performed what could be the best dance in 'DWTS' history

Tuesday 24 May 3:05:44 UTC 2016

143117_2719Feed-tw Feed-fb There were a lot of tears on Monday night's Dancing With the Stars — and no, we're not talking about the tears of laughter we cried every time Tom Bergeron made a snarky off-handed comment. The emotional night of dance saw the three remaining couples deliver two dances each, including freestyle numbers inspired by their own personal stories.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Acquires VR Audio Company, Launches 'Facebook 360 Spatial Workstation'

Tuesday 24 May 1:50:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes from a report via The Verge: Facebook is looking to improve its virtual-reality audio experience with the acquisition of Two Big Ears. Facebook is rereleasing Two Big Ears' "Spatial Workstation" software as the Facebook 360 Spatial Workstation, reports VentureBeat. The software is designed to "make VR audio succeed across all devices and platforms," and Two Big … [Link]

WIRED » Gadget Lab Podcast: Google I/O Was Fun, Freaky, and Very Warm

Tuesday 24 May 1:43:06 UTC 2016

Gadget Lab Podcast: Google I/O Was Fun, Freaky, and Very WarmSomething happened last week. Maybe it was a Google thing? We talk about it. The post Gadget Lab Podcast: Google I/O Was Fun, Freaky, and Very Warm appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Slashdot » Researchers Set World Record Wireless Data Transmission Rate of 6 GB/Sec Over 37 KM

Tuesday 24 May 1:05:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Science Daily: Transmitting the contents of a conventional DVD in under ten seconds by radio transmission is incredibly fast — and a new world record in wireless data transmission. With a data rate of 6 Gigabit per second over a distance of 37 kilometers, a collaborative project with the participation of researchers from … [Link]

Mashable » How 'Game of Thrones' just changed forever — in the books and the show

Tuesday 24 May 0:58:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f95599%2fhodorFeed-tw Feed-fb Obviously, there are major spoilers here for Game of Thrones Season 6 episode 5, "The Door."  Time travel is possible. That premise is a huge leap of faith for any TV show or book series to take, even though — or because — it's becoming an increasingly common trope. (See the CW's Legends of Tomorrow, the new NBC show Timeless, the new … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Sued Over iPhones Making Calls, Sending Email

Tuesday 24 May 0:20:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Fortune: A company that seemingly does nothing but license patents or, if necessary, sue other companies to get royalties, has taken aim at Apple. But here's the kicker: the lawsuit alleges that Apple's last several iPhones and iPads violate a slew of patents related to seemingly standard features, including the ability to place … [Link]

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