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 » Why new parents shouldn't feel so guilty about sleep training
Trying to solve the problem of a sleep-challenged baby can present a minefield of guilt-inducing choices for new parents. While co-sleeping and nursing a baby back to sleep are surefire techniques for some, public health officials warn against the risks of bed-sharing and some experts say those strategies don't help children learn how to self-soothe. SEE ALSO: This new ad … [Link]
Slashdot » The Pirate Bay Sails Back To Its .ORG Domain
An anonymous reader writes: Following a report that the Swedish Court would seize the domain names 'ThePirateBay.se' and 'PirateBay.se,' The Pirate Bay is now sailing back to where it started in 2003, ThePirateBay.org. CNET reports: "The site is currently redirecting all traffic from the above two domains back to its .org home." In 2012, The Pirate Bay moved to the … [Link]
Mashable » How this epic 4,845-inch 'Star Wars' infographic found its Force
Exactly 39 years ago Wednesday, a movie called Star Wars opened in a mere 32 theaters across the U.S. It soon became kind of a big deal. But who has the time to rewatch it? Even one of its stars, Mark Hamill, admits he hasn't seen the two-hour original movie in nearly 20 years. Lucky for those of … [Link]
Mashable » Baby is not impressed with her father's shenanigans
You tried, dad. At just one-month-old, this little girl is already fed up with her dad's corny jokes and embarrassing attempts to relate. However, Mike, a new dad who originally submitted the clip to Reddit is taking the whole thing as an opportunity for improvement. "Got my 1 month performance review for my new position as Father. Not good, … [Link]
Mashable » Watch this baby girl become the youngest person to water ski
Video released by the World Barefoot Center in Florida shows Zyla St. Onge making two attempts to break the record for youngest water skier. With a boost from several adults, Zyla skied 62 feet — at the age of six months and 26 days. She made another attempt the next day, reaching 686.4 feet. The World Barefoot Center says that breaks … [Link]
Mashable » Now you can chat with a bot on Facebook to plan your next vacation
Flight search websites aren't cool. You know what's cool? Flight search chatbots. Or at least that's where 2016 seems to be going. Skyscanner on Wednesday launched flight search within Facebook Messenger, using the new third party development possibilities of the chat platform to respond to travelers' natural language queries. So instead of pulling up a travel booking site and choosing … [Link]
Mashable » Before 'SNL,' Leslie Jones had a dream job: Scientology telemarketer
Leslie Jones has come clean about how Scientology helped her achieve her current level of fame and success. Well, she wasn't a Scientologist. But as she discussed on an The Ellen Degeneres Show appearance with her Ghostbusters coworkers, working as a telemarketer for Scientology paid her bills while she worked toward her comedy career. SEE ALSO: On the set of … [Link]
Mashable » What do Microsoft's latest mobile layoffs mean for the Surface phone?
If we needed any more confirmation that Microsoft's Nokia acquisition was a disaster, it came today in the form of another 1,850 layoffs, mostly from legacy operations in Finland. That's in addition to the nearly 8,000 heads that rolled last year in the wake of the Nokia write-off. After the layoffs last year, CEO Satya Nadella said Microsoft was "committed … [Link]
Mashable » Meet Peter Thiel, the Gawker-hating, Trump-supporting billionaire Facebook board member
Peter Thiel is usually the man behind the scenes in Silicon Valley. He is the person who provided the first significant investment in Facebook and became a close confidant to its founder, but got featured in The Social Network for less than 30 seconds. He is a core part of the incredibly influential PayPal mafia, who wrested control of the … [Link]
Slashdot » CentOS Linux 6.8 Released
An anonymous reader writes: CentOS team is pleased to announce the immediate availability of CentOS Linux 6.8 and install media for i386 and x86_64 Architectures. Release Notes for 6.8 are available here. Softpedia writes: "CentOS Linux 6.8 arrives today with major changes, among which we can mention the latest Linux 2.6.32 kernel release from upstream with support for storing up … [Link]
Mashable » Man pens witty, kind letter and airline actually drops his fee
Sometimes you have to do things the old fashioned way. After a sudden illness in March, Alex Hamberger from Buffalo, New York, was forced to cancel a flight he was scheduled to take to visit his niece, which resulted in a $200 fee. But instead of submitting to the loss, Hamberger decided to write American Airlines a letter in an attempt to … [Link]
Mashable » Climate votes at Exxon, Chevron signal growing demand to change business as usual
For years, shareholders have been putting forward resolutions to try to encourage oil giants such as ExxonMobil Corp. and Chevron to consider the impacts of global warming in their business plans. Each year, these resolutions have been swatted away from these profitable conglomerates like pesky flies. That is, until Wednesday, when climate-related resolutions received by far their highest level of … [Link]
Mashable » Protests turn violent outside Trump's New Mexico rally
In one of the presidential campaign year's more grisly spectacles, protesters in New Mexico opposing Donald Trump threw burning T-shirts, plastic bottles and other items at police officers. Trash cans and barricades toppled over and several were injured. Police responded by firing pepper spray and smoke grenades at the crowd outside the Albuquerque Convention Center. [Additional reporting by the Associated Press] … [Link]
Mashable » 'American Idol' meets 'The Office' in new Fine Bros show on YouTube Red
Reporter's note: This is part of a series featuring each new original show or movie debuting on YouTube Red. The subscription streaming service's first slate of originals launched in February. PLAYA VISTA, Calif. — "Why aren't people making fun of this more?" That's what the creative duo and brothers Benny and Rafi Fine thought every time they watched a reality … [Link]
Mashable » Beth Howland, star of 'Alice' and other '70s and '80s TV sitcoms, dead at 74
LOS ANGELES — Beth Howland, the comedic actress who played bubblheaded sidekick Vera in the 1970s and '80s sitcom Alice, has died, according to the Associated Press. She was 74. Howland died Dec. 31 of lung cancer in Santa Monica, but she didn't want there to be an announcement or memorial service of any kind, her husband told the AP. … [Link]
Mashable » New documentary explores men who want to live their lives as dogs
There's been infinite think pieces about furry culture, but few journalists have actually explored the phenomenon known as "puppy play." Puppy play is a not-strictly-sexual form of "play," enjoyed by people who identify primarily as dogs. While their costumes may be made of latex, many puppy players hope to imitate dogs as closely as possible. Puppy players will often bark, … [Link]
Mashable » Apple TV app curates Facebook videos just for you
A lot of videos are published on Facebook. But finding videos to watch is a lot more difficult. Which is why it's notable that the best solution I’ve seen for finding great videos on Facebook comes by way of Rheo, a new app for Apple TV. SEE ALSO: Facebook just made it easier to live stream your kittens indefinitely Rheo … [Link]
Popular Science » A New Algorithm Could Help Warn Of Incoming Tsunamis
Science The new system analyzes real-time ocean data to see when the killer waves formed A new algorithm can use real-time data to tell scientists what a tsunami looked like when it first formed in the ocean. [Link]
Slashdot » State Dept. IT Staff Told To Keep Quiet About Clinton's Server
dcblogs writes this report from Computerworld: Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's decision to use a private email server ran afoul of the government's IT security and record retention requirements, according to a report by the department's inspector general released today. This use of a private email server did not go unnoticed within the Department of State's IT department. … [Link]
Mashable » 6-month-old water skier breaks world record
She may not be able to walk well, but she can definitely shred on the water. 6-month-old Zyla St. Onge from Polk City, Florida, broke the Guinness World Record Saturday for being the youngest person to water ski, traveling a total of 686.4 feet, according to ESPN. The clip, which was released by the World Barefoot Center in Florida, shows Zyla sporting a … [Link]
WIRED » How Can We Make You Happy Today, Peter Thiel?
What can we say about Peter Thiel? Nothing—except that he's absolutely, totally, thoroughly the best. The post How Can We Make You Happy Today, Peter Thiel? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Bran Stark has a sweet message for all of us, after what happened to Hodor
Beware: Spoilers for Season 6, episode 5 and everything before. Hodor may be gone, but he's not forgotten. Actor Isaac H. Wright, who plays Bran Stark on Game of Thrones, tweeted an adorable photo of himself and actor Kristian Nairn, also known as the late, great Hodor, with an inspiring message. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' star Isaac Wright drops … [Link]
Popular Science » Drones Bring Flash Drives With Western Movies To North Korea
Aviation Propaganda by other means Drone propaganda. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How to Ensure App Growth Post Launch
Launching an app is a bit like getting married. So much buildup and anticipation goes into planning a wedding, yet once the event is over, the real hard work begins.
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WIRED » The Scariest Thing About the New Sci-Fi Game Duskers? The Command Line
The new PC game "Duskers" holds you at a remove as you explore derelict ships for supplies and information. It's abstract, distant, and terrifying. The post The Scariest Thing About the New Sci-Fi Game Duskers? The Command Line appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Could There Be A Fifth Fundamental Force Of Nature?
Science Strong and weak nuclear force, electromagnetism, gravity… and maybe something else Hungarian physicists think they've found a fifth force… [Link]
Popular Science » Can Trees Make Clouds Form?
Science Yes, with help from the cosmos The “pristine” atmosphere our planet had before the industrial revolution may have been cloudier than expected. [Link]
Slashdot » US Military Uses 8-Inch Floppy Disks To Coordinate Nuclear Force Operations
An anonymous reader writes from a report via CNBC: A new report reveals the U.S. Defense Department is still using 8-inch floppy disks in a computer system that coordinates the operational functions of the nation's nuclear forces. The Defense Department's 1970s-era IBM Series/1 Computer and long-outdated floppy disks handle functions related to intercontinental ballistic missiles, nuclear bombers and tanker support … [Link]
Mashable » Baby sneezes, then sighs like she just put in a full days work
Oh man, that sneeze wiped me out. Time to call it a day. This sweet little girl wipes herself out with her own sneeze, and according to uploader Hokie200proof, she, "does this almost every time" she sneezes. Thank you for finally getting it on video. Some evil mastermind figured out how to deep fry water Chewbacca mom continues her best week … [Link]
Mashable » This police chief shot his friend then lied about it
Larry O'Dea told the Harney County, Oregon deputy the shooting was an accident. He and his friends had been hunting on April 21 in Harney County, hundreds of miles from Portland, when one of them accidentally fired his rifle, injuring himself to the point that a helicopter had to airlift him to a hospital. SEE ALSO: Justice Department launches review … [Link]
Popular Science » American Special Forces Have A New Stealth Motorcycle
Military DARPA shows off hybrid flexible fuel/electric vehicle Silent bike for special types. [Link]
Popular Science » A New Type Of Clock Could Change How We Measure Time
Science Scientists think optical clocks are ready to replace the atomic clock as the standard German researchers have announced a novel way of practically using optical clocks to tell time with unmatched accuracy. [Link]
Mashable » Here's the truth about Justin Bieber throwing a fan's gift in her face
Amidst accusations that the troubled pop star Justin Bieber threw out an Argentinian fan's gift of her country's flag back in her face, some people are still out there searching for the truth. I am telling their story. In early May of 2016, Bieber was in New York City to play two shows at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, host a pop up … [Link]
WIRED » A Clever New Kind of Intersection Kicks Risky Left Turns to the Curb
The diverging diamond interchange is having a moment. The post A Clever New Kind of Intersection Kicks Risky Left Turns to the Curb appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Who Needs a Modular Phone When You Can Have a Modular Case?
Otterbox made an Inspector Gadget for your iPhone. The post Who Needs a Modular Phone When You Can Have a Modular Case? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » The 'Space Between Us' trailer shows us why teens don't belong on Mars
Teens on Earth are bad enough, but put one of them in space and you're going to have some real problems. Well, at least that's what the trailer for The Space Between Us seems to be telling me. The new movie follows the story of a crew of astronauts heading to Mars. Along the way, it's revealed that one of them … [Link]
Mashable » Some evil mastermind figured out how to deep fry water
Fried food aficionado Jonathan Marcus of Massachusetts has figured out a way to deep fry water, finally giving us a way to get our 64 ounces without sacrificing our taste buds. Marcus managed to deep fry the ball of water by sealing it in a membrane of calcium alginate, then breading and deep frying. About a dozen of these balls … [Link]
Mashable » Chewbacca mom continues her best week ever at Lucasfilm HQ
No one has had a crazier week than Candace PayneNobody. And the insanity continues for her, as she winds up at Lucasfilm headquarters in San Francisco to chat on the official Star Wars YouTube page's The Star Wars Show. Payne talks about her week, her experience touring Lucasfilm and how she got into Star Wars in the first place. Baby sneezes, … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Built an Escape Room, Making People Use Its Apps To Get Out
An anonymous reader writes: Google France has built an escape room created by We Are Social, called "Premiere Piece," that will open in the heart of Paris. Adweek writes: "The campaign builds on the escape room trend, in which you and a bunch of friends pay to get locked in a room for an hour or two, left to solve … [Link]
Mashable » 200-meter sinkhole swallows dozens of cars along riverbank in Italy
A 200-meter long hole opened up along the Arno in Florence early on Wednesday. The road appeared to have collapsed next to the riverbank where cars were parked. Many cars fell in the chasm which appeared to be filled with water. According to a firefighter report the chasm was apparently caused by the breaking of an underground water pipe. No casualties … [Link]
Mashable » 'Top Gear' co-host says new show can beat Jeremy Clarkson
DUNSFOLD AERODROME, England — The brand new Top Gear team unveiled the remodelled version of the show Wednesday, and there was fighting talk ahead of the season premiere this weekend. With comparisons to Clarkson, Hammond and May’s legacy and their new show on Amazon Prime inevitable, motor racing team owner Eddie Jordan was perhaps the most bullish when asked about how the … [Link]
Popular Science » Augmented Reality Visor Lets Firefighters See Through The Smoke
Technology Staying cool and saving lives When fighting fires, you want as many weapons as possible at your disposal. [Link]
Popular Science » University Students Launched A Rocket With Completely 3D-Printed Engine
Aviation They beat NASA to it No one expects college kids to beat NASA to the punch. [Link]
Mashable » NFL GM says humans aren't meant to play football, backtracks faster than Cam Newton
The Buffalo Bills are an NFL team. Doug Whaley is general manager of the Buffalo Bills. His job is to employ humans to play football for said team. That's why it was remarkable when Whaley said in an interview this week that football is a "violent game that I personally don’t think humans are supposed to play." Now listen closely: … [Link]
Popular Science » India's Weather Is So Hot Its Roads Are Melting
Environment A horrendous heat wave It sounds like something out of a cartoon. Someone crosses the road on a hot day and their shoes get stuck in the melting asphalt. [Link]
Popular Science » This Website Lets You Find The Hidden Similarities In Big Cities
Technology Terrapattern is your source for shipwrecks, bus depots and abandoned warehouses Terrapattern is a new website that allows users to search for similar landscape tiles… [Link]
Popular Science » How the Toy Lightsaber Evolved
Entertainment Compared to clumsy and random ones from the 70s, today's are elegant Star Wars action figures and starship models have long populated the landscape of nerdy childhoods around the world, but no one toy was ever as coveted or abused as the… [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Facebook Launches Continuous Live Video API
Facebook has launched a new Continuous Live Video API that enables developers to broadcast long and persistent streaming video to the world's largest social network.
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Mashable » Courageous rat chases cat around the house
The roles have changed. If you've got a rodent issue in your home, most people will reach for a trap or enlist the help of their feline. But clearly, not every cat is capable of being a stone cold killer. Now, we're not sure why this human is so chill about there being a rat in their home, but at … [Link]
Mashable » A blast from the past steps in as Brennan falls ill in 'Bones' sneak peek
Dr. Brennan might be a woman with superhuman smarts, but even she can fall prey to the worst kind of enemy: the flu. On Thursday's episode of Bones, the Jeffersonian's fearless leader falls sick, requiring her team to enlist the help of an outsider, who turns out to be a former insider. SEE ALSO: Get a sneak peek of all … [Link]
Mashable » Apple is looking into electric vehicle charging, report says
How long do you think can Apple deny its car project, while evidence of its existence continues to mount? SEE ALSO: Google establishes self-driving tech development center in Michigan Apple is reportedly in discussions with electric vehicle charging infrastructure companies, investigating the ins and outs of EV charging and hiring engineers with expertise in the field, according to Reuters. Citing … [Link]
Popular Science » British Jurors Can Now Visit Crime Scenes In Virtual Reality
Gadgets Have you reached a VRdict? A UK program is bringing VR to the court to aid the legal system in recreating the crime scene for jurors. Using VR headsets and green screens, the idea is to recreate… [Link]
Mashable » 'Orange is the New Black' is now available on VHS tape in virtual reality
The dream of the '90s is alive in Netflix's new virtual reality video rental store. The streaming service, widely credited with squashing the brick-and-mortar rental industry, just showcased a virtual Blockbuster-like store with the company's current streaming lineup reimagined as VHS tapes on the digital shelves of one of its doomed competitors. SEE ALSO: Netflix and Amazon may have to … [Link]
Slashdot » Former McDonald's USA CEO: $35K Robots Cheaper Than Hiring at $15 Per Hour
An anonymous reader shares an article on Fox Business: As fast-food workers across the country vie for $15 per hour wages, many business owners have already begun to take humans out of the picture. "I was at the National Restaurant Show yesterday and if you look at the robotic devices that are coming into the restaurant industry — it's cheaper … [Link]
WIRED » Culture Podcast: Neighbors 2 Is a Strange New Kind of Feminist Movie
This week on the WIRED Culture podcast, we're answering the important questions. The post Culture Podcast: Neighbors 2 Is a Strange New Kind of Feminist Movie appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » And here is Oscar Isaac's 'Ex Machina' dance to every song imagineable
Ex Machina is a heady, intense science fiction film about artificial intelligence and the potential humanity of robotic life. More importantly, there's a goofy dance scene in it where Oscar Isaac shimmies around to "Get Down Saturday Night" by Oliver Cheatham with one of his robots. The Twitter account @Oscardances (long may they tweet) exists solely to post clips of that … [Link]
Popular Science » The First Flexible Screen Might Come From An Unknown Company
Technology If you believe reports, Moxi will beat LG, Samsung, and everyone else The first gadget with a useful rollable screen may arrive faster than we suspected. According to Bloomberg, Chinese tech firm Moxi Group says they'll be rolling out a… [Link]
Mashable » Young Vietnamese rapper drops a verse for Obama, nails it
President Barack Obama completed a three-day trip to Vietnam with a town hall meeting in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday. As usual, Obama incorporated a question-and-answer session with the young leaders, which led to an impromptu performance by Vietnamese rapper Suboi. After she performed an a cappella verse, Suboi and Obama discussed gender stereotypes in music.Read more: http://on.mash.to/1ViyKuw Read more…More … [Link]
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Popular Science » Xiaomi Introduces New, Affordable Quadcopter
Aviation The Mi drone, built to chase Phantoms New drone for hobbyists. [Link]
Mashable » Oculus Rift goes on sale on Best Buy site, immediately sells out
On Wednesday, electronics store Best Buy quietly launched the online purchase page for the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, just a few weeks after the retailer made the device available in limited quantities at its brick and mortar locations. SEE ALSO: Oculus VR faces a consumer revolt as the Rift heads to retail The device is listed at the normal … [Link]
Slashdot » Google To Bring Official Android Support To the Raspberry Pi 3
An anonymous reader shares an Ars Technica report: The Raspberry Pi 3 is not hurting for operating system choices. The tiny ARM computer is supported by several Linux distributions and even has a version of Windows 10 IoT core available. Now, it looks like the Pi is about to get official support for one of the most popular operating systems … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Alzheimer’s may be caused by brain’s sticky defence against bugs
The amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease may be the brain’s way of trapping invading microbes that have crossed the blood-brain barrier [Link]
New Scientist – News » Exclusive: Effect of CO2 on warming is worse than we thought
Recent record-breaking temperatures mean estimates of how much warming will result from CO2 emissions will have to be revised upwards, New Scientist can reveal [Link]
Mashable » Harrison Ford crouches inside a fridge and finds a Photoshop battle
If Harrison Ford fits, he sits. Inspired by a photo of Harrison Ford inside the infamous Kingdom of the Crystal Skull fridge, r/photoshopbattles~ off to the races and took him wherever their hearts desired. SEE ALSO: Draymond Green's groin kick blossoms into a full-fledged Photoshop battle Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments. Read more… More about … [Link]
Mashable » Can Xiaomi dominate the drone market?
How does Xiaomi do it? Feature-for-feature parity with market leaders, but at a fraction of the cost? The Chinese manufacturer's products are, however, like the worst kind of teases. Showing you all the good stuff, but keeping you — if you live in the U.S. — at arm’s length, since the brand doesn't distribute many of its products here (though … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Steps Up Pressure on Partners Tardy in Updating Android
Google is actively tracking the time its partner OEMs take to release a new version of Android onto their devices. According to a Bloomberg report, the company is drawing up rankings that could shame some phone makers into better behavior. From the report: Google shared this list with Android partners earlier this year. It has discussed making it public to … [Link]
Mashable » MashReads Podcast: Take a deep dive into YA with 'The Raven Boys'
There are few things more rewarding than sinking your teeth into a good YA novel. This week, the MashReads Podcast takes a dive into the YA world by reading and discussing The Raven Boys, the first book in Maggie Stiefvater's supernatural YA series The Raven Cycle. The book stars Blue Sargent, a teenage girl from a family of psychics whose clairvoyant mother tells … [Link]
Mashable » Eleven states sue Obama administration over new transgender school bathroom policy
Texas and 10 other states are suing the Obama administration over its directive to U.S. public schools to let transgender students use the bathrooms and locker rooms that match their gender identity. SEE ALSO: White House releases new guidelines to protect rights of transgender students The lawsuit announced Wednesday accuses the Obama administration of "running roughshod over commonsense policies" that … [Link]
WIRED » How on Earth Could a Juicer Cost $700? Because Yves Béhar
The goal, Béhar says, is to create a device that makes juicing so simple, it becomes part of your daily routine. The post How on Earth Could a Juicer Cost $700? Because Yves Béhar appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » OMG: Olive Garden now serves spaghetti in pie form
No one goes to Olive Garden before heading to the gym. One eats at Olive Garden with the intention of napping for six hours upon returning home. With this in mind, consider its latest menu offering: Deep Dish Spaghetti Pie. SEE ALSO: You will never regret watching this man vogue in front of Olive Garden Per a press release from … [Link]
Mashable » What to expect if you're traveling this Memorial Day
Memorial Day, the traditional kickoff to the summer travel season, is coming up fast — and all signs point to headaches. SEE ALSO: TSA security chief ousted as the summer travel season begins About 39% of Americans plan to travel for the holiday weekend, and while most (89%) will be driving, 2.6 million travelers are expected to fly to their … [Link]
Popular Science » Georgia Tech Builds an Aggro Autonomous Rally Car
From Our Blogs: Speed Lab Drifting a robot helps researchers create safer self-driving vehicles Georgia Tech researchers have created an autonomous scale robot called AutoRally that uses algorithms to find the safest path, even at speed and around turns. [Link]
Popular Science » Make Your Own Origami Space Habitat
DIY Fold and inflate a tiny replica of the BEAM habitat that NASA's deploying tomorrow In honor of BEAM’s inflation, NASA has created an origami version of the expandable habitat that you can assemble yourself. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Neanderthals built mystery underground circles 175,000 years ago
Rings of stalagmites on a cave floor were arranged by our extinct human relatives, hinting at their sophistication and intelligence [Link]
New Scientist – News » Compare the meerkat: Animals size each other up in race to top
In the competitive world of meerkats a bit of extra weight goes a long way – they compare their own size to that of rivals and try to match it by eating more [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Backtracks On 'Nasty Trick' Upgrade To Windows 10
Reader Raging Bool writes: Days after angering many users with its so-called "nasty trick", Microsoft has reversed its crazy decision to infuriate users by upgrading them to Windows 10 automatically. Users were angry that clicking the cross to dismiss the box meant that they had agreed to the upgrade. Based on "customer feedback", Microsoft said it would add another notification … [Link]
Popular Science » Inside The X-Ray Laser That Can Recreate A Star's Core
Technology Two miles of lasing fun Inside The World's Brightest X-Ray Laser… [Link]
Mashable » Rumored 'Scorpio' Xbox improves graphics and adds VR support
There's a newer, better Xbox One coming in 2017 that will make your games look sharper and run faster. Maybe. Let's rewind. The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One both launched in 2013. We recently heard rumors about Sony planning a beefy upgrade to the PS4 hardware — the sort that would change the way your games perform — and now … [Link]
Popular Science » SpaceX Lands Its Fourth Rocket
Space They're gonna need a bigger hangar On Frida, SpaceX launched the 7,000-pound Thaicom 8 satellite into space and landed its rocket on the drone ship "Of Course I Still Love You."… [Link]
Mashable » 'The Mindy Project' cast gave each other adorable senior superlatives
In case you didn't already think Mindy Kaling would be your ideal best friend, she was just voted "Most Likely to Remember Your Birthday." Glamour visited the set of The Mindy Project where the adorably quirky cast members gave each other some superlatives, high school yearbook style. SEE ALSO: 10 things you didn't know about Mindy Kaling Find out whether Kaling or her co-workers, … [Link]
Popular Science » China Will Test A 'Straddle Bus' That Drives Over Cars
Technology To help alleviate smog and transportation issues Population-burdened transit systems in smog-choked Chinese cities may have a new and cheap solution in the form of a bus that glides two meters above the street, on a… [Link]
WIRED » Move Mountains and Carve Rivers in a Seriously Awesome AR Sandbox
The best part of the video is when he makes it rain. The post Move Mountains and Carve Rivers in a Seriously Awesome AR Sandbox appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Ruthless kid can teach all of us about how to survive on a desert island
We've all thought about what we'd do if we found ourselves stranded on a desert island, but only few of us actually have what it takes. Being marooned on a lonely island takes cunning, ingenuity and the ability to make tough decisions. SEE ALSO: Kid has hilariously patriotic response to bird-themed homework question This kid has all of these qualities … [Link]
Mashable » Rude husky demands belly rubs as human drives her around
Apparently it's not enough for this husky that her humans feed her, pick up her poop and drive her around. Nope. This spoiled dog, named Luna, demands a belly rub while her human chauffeurs her around town, probably to the dog park. But honestly who could say no to that adorable, demanding paw? Bryan Cranston targets a drug kingpin in super-meta trailer … [Link]
WIRED » The Future of Humanity’s Food Supply Is in the Hands of AI
Robots and machine learning algorithms may help usher in a new Green Revolution to keep humans fed on an increasingly mercurial planet. The post The Future of Humanity's Food Supply Is in the Hands of AI appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Genius' Web Annotations Undermined Web Security
New reader BradyDale shares an article on the Verge: Until early May, when The Verge confidentially disclosed the results of my independent security tests, the "web annotator" service provided by the tech startup Genius had been routinely undermining a web browser security mechanism. The web annotator is a tool which essentially republishes web pages in order to let Genius users … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Bloated baby black holes spotted in the distant universe
Two blobs detected in the distant, ancient universe may be the seeds of the supermassive black holes that now dominate every galaxy [Link]
New Scientist – News » World’s largest sponge discovered in deep sea is as big as a car
We use them to lather and exfoliate while bathing, but the largest of these marine animals wouldn't fit in a bathtub – or even a Jacuzzi [Link]
Mashable » Congratulations to this duck that graduated from elementary school
Big kudos to Sergio the duck, who has graduated from the sixth grade. The friendly bird, a beloved class pet at Suntree Elementary in central Florida, was hatched this year under the careful watch of Mrs. Gabrielski's sixth grade class. The class began with around 30 duck eggs, but Sergio was the sole survivor. "Since he's so cute and he's … [Link]
Mashable » Rainbow sushi combines kaleidoscopic colors and raw fish
It's no secret that rainbow-colored food has been very popular lately, with everybody trying to tie-dye their food and drinks. So it was really only a matter of time until rainbow sushi entered the psychedelic fray. With suitably flashy names like "Mermaid Sushi" and "Rainbow Unicorn Sushi," a new way of creating the Japanese delicacy makes a perfect addition to your … [Link]
Slashdot » Tech Billionaire Peter Thiel Secretly Bankrolled Hulk Hogan's Lawsuit Against Gawker: Reports
If you're a powerful Silicon Valley billionaire, and there's a media house which actively points out flaws in your investments, can you do something about it? If you're Peter Thiel, you certainly can. The New York Times and Forbes magazine have independently reported that Thiel has been funding a steady stream of lawsuits — including three different ones filed by … [Link]
Mashable » On the beach at France's glamorous 'Parisian Riviera'
1900Swimmers pose for a picture by the official beach photographer.Image: Imagno/Getty ImagesThe Normandy town of Deauville, with its fresh sea air and pristine beach, became a premier resort destination for the upper class following the construction of a railway from Paris in the 1860sIn addition to villas and mansions, the town boasted casinos, horse races, luxury boutiques, a beachside boardwalk and … [Link]
WIRED » A Car’s Computer Can ‘Fingerprint’ You in Minutes Based on How You Drive
Researchers find cars' internal networks collect enough data to quickly "fingerprint" drivers, with plenty of privacy-invasive or anti-theft applications. The post A Car's Computer Can 'Fingerprint' You in Minutes Based on How You Drive appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Launches Version 4 of its Safe Browsing API
Google has launched version 4 of its Safe Browsing API. The new release specifically addresses constraints presented by mobile environments without sacrificing levels of protection desktop users have come to enjoy. As expected, the launch of version 4 will start the deprecation process of versions 2 and 3.
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Mashable » 5 tenets for building a diverse and inclusive workplace
This article is part of DBA, a series on Mashable about running a business that features insights from leaders in entrepreneurship, venture capital and management. Over the last several years, we've seen a landslide of companies prioritizing diversity. They often, however, leave out the idea of inclusion, which is perhaps the most important aspect of building strong, collaborative teams that … [Link]
Mashable » Bryan Cranston targets a drug kingpin in super-meta trailer for 'The Infiltrator'
Talk about meta: Bryan Cranston, best known for playing Walter White a.k.a. meth lord Heisenberg on Breaking Bad, does a full 180 in his latest film role. In The Infiltrator, directed by Brad Furman, Cranston plays Robert Mazur, a federal agent tasked with exposing the drug empire of Pablo Escobar in the 1980s. SEE ALSO: Bryan Cranston and his nutsack are ready to … [Link]
WIRED » Osmo Turns Blocks Into Code to Teach Kids Programming
Osmo’s latest iPad game lets kids use modular, magnetic blocks to create sets of executable instructions. The post Osmo Turns Blocks Into Code to Teach Kids Programming appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Smaller Xbox One Coming This Year, More Powerful Xbox One In 2017, Says Report
Keza MacDonald and Jason Schreier, reporting for game blog Kotaku: Microsoft is preparing at least two new Xbox models for release in the next two years, sources tell Kotaku. Later this year we'll see a cheaper, smaller Xbox One, and next year Microsoft will release a more powerful version of their premiere console. The 2017 Xbox, which is codenamed Scorpio, … [Link]
Mashable » What's the best YA series? Our #OneTrueYA bracket will find out
When it comes to the book world, no segment is as powerful as the Young Adult book community. They get blockbuster movies, channels full of TV adaptations, more merchandise than you can imagine, and one of the strongest online fandoms around. But the question is: which is the best YA series? SEE ALSO: What's the best Shakespeare play ever written? … [Link]
Mashable » CollegeHumor's new YouTube Red series pokes fun at all things Internet
Reporter's note: This is part of a series featuring each new original show or movie debuting on YouTube Red. The subscription streaming service's first slate of originals launched in February. LOS ANGELES — Imagine a future where YouTubers fight to their deaths, "good old fashioned conversations" means two people silently texting each other and a person's place in society is … [Link]
Mashable » Inside the massive Bollywood theme park that's opening in Dubai this year
Dubai plans to woo millions of movie lovers with an extravagant Bollywood theme park that's scheduled to open this October. Spread across 1.7 million square feet, Bollywood Parks is suitably over-the-top. SEE ALSO: Dubai unveils model of $2.8 billion theme park insanity In true Bollywood fashion, it will pack in plenty of singing, dancing, drama and action, with 3D and … [Link]
Mashable » H&M announces new collaboration with Kenzo
LONDON — H&M has landed another covetable designer collaboration, announcing a link-up with the French luxury brand Kenzo. SEE ALSO: Paul McCartney reveals how he feels about Kanye West Kenzo, started by Kenzo Takada, has previously had successful collaborations with Disney and Vans. An announcement was made via H&M's Twitter page, which left fans of both brands pretty excited. In … [Link]
Mashable » Emilia Clarke recites 'MMMBop' in Dothraki, because the Khaleesi loves teen pop
Dothraki doesn't just sound badass — it's also an actual language. Like, you can sing Hanson songs in it. On Tuesday's Late Night with Seth Meyers, Emilia Clarke explains how she learns her Dothraki lines for Game of Thrones: by listening to recordings, then repeating the lines in her kitchen until she sounds convincing. Still, learning a new fantasy language … [Link]
Slashdot » Foxconn Cuts 60,000 Jobs, Replaces With Robots
An anonymous reader writes: In a bid to accelerate growth and reduce labor costs, Apple supplier Foxconn cut 60,000 jobs at a single factory, work that is now being completed by robots. As many as 600 companies in the Chinese manufacturing hub of Kunshan may have similar plans to automate their workforce, according to a government survey. Foxconn spokesperson Xu … [Link]
Mashable » Kylie Jenner unveils new black lipstick shade, makes our gothic dreams come true
Kylie Jenner has outdone herself this time. The lip kit legend herself will be filling the void in all of our hearts by releasing a black lipstick. On Tuesday, Jenner announced to Kylie Cosmetics fans via Snapchat that her newest shade of lipstick will be BLACK — but not just your regular old black — black with blue undertones. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » The first flexible smartphone may be released in China this year, but it'll cost you
There have been countless conceptual mock-ups and several prototypes of flexible smartphones, but none of them have really been made available to the public. That's still true, at least until Moxi Group's flexible smartphone/watch comes out later this year. SEE ALSO: Here's how you can generate a 3D hologram with your smartphone The contorting smartphone by the Chinese startup hit … [Link]
Mashable » If Sansa Stark is pregnant I swear to god I'm going to flip out you guys
This post contains spoilers from up to and including season 6 of Game of Thrones. If Sansa Stark is pregnant I am canceling my cousin's friend's HBO Go account and throwing my roommate's television out of the window. A fan theory of sorts by Redditor snowyday postulates just that— that the eldest Stark daughter could be pregnant with the child of … [Link]
Popular Science » Would You Let This Ant Bite You?
Entertainment Leaf cutter ants don't mess around The leaf cutter ant may not be the scariest bug in the world–or even the scariest ant–but watching its "little" jaws cut through skin effortlessly makes it pretty… [Link]
Mashable » Kid has hilariously patriotic response to bird-themed homework question
This kid respects bald eagles, and he wants you to respect them, too. Redditor dontcallmedudebro posted a photo to Reddit on Wednesday of a "complete the sentence" exercise assigned to his son — an exercise that became an incredible display of academic patriotism. SEE ALSO: Fancy cat accompanies high school student to prom After completing two bird-themed sentences in fairly quotidian … [Link]
Mashable » Teen audience goes beserk over dude's 15 second water bottle performance
This is how you win a senior talent show. Accompanied by intensely cinematic music, this guy butters up the crowd with anticipation before delivering his brief and climactic performance. And it easily brings the whole house down. Now hopefully he remembers to recycle. 'Game of Thrones' show creators have regrets about Hodor Thirsty lions trap campers inside tent Dave Franco … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' show creators have regrets about Hodor
Warning: This post and video contain spoilers from Game of Thrones season 6, episode 5. Corny jokes are coming. Game of Thrones show-runners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have a heartfelt apology to make to fans — no, they aren't upset they killed Hodor in the most crushing way possible. But they are sorry for all the horrible "hold the door" … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Could Be Eavesdropping On Your Phone Calls
An anonymous reader writes: Facebook is not just looking at user's personal information, interests, and online habits but also to your private conversations, revealed a new report. According to NBC report, this may be the case as Kelli Burns, a professor at University of South Florida states, "I don't think that people realize how much Facebook is tracking every move … [Link]
Mashable » The cloud-based Nextbit Robin could be the next big smartphone in India
Nextbit has its eye on India. The San Francisco startup is launching its cloud-based smartphone, the Robin, in the country for the highly competitive price of $297 (Rs 19,999) — nearly $100 lower than its original launch price of $399 (Rs 26,900) in the U.S. SEE ALSO: Running out of storage is a thing of the past with the Nextbit Robin … [Link]
Mashable » Snack on China's tasty new food trend: Edible worms
China-based startup LIVIN Farms is growing edible mealworms as a meat alternative. These worms are grown in what's called a "desktop hive," and can be used in a ton of different ways once you get over the mental barrier of eating worms. Read more…More about China, Startups, Us World, Health Fitness, and Food [Link]
Mashable » This foldable screen could make smartphones exciting again
Smartphones have become so boring. The hardware and the software have matured to the point where all phones practically look the same and Android and iOS have started borrowing features from each other. The reception for new phones and software is now: "Great, it's faster! What else you got?" Flexible, rollable, and foldable displays could, however, make phones exciting again. … [Link]
WIRED » LG’s New HDR OLED TVs Aren’t Cheap, But They’re Worth It
With a slew of new 4K HDR OLED TVs, LG's ultimate combination of acronyms don't cost much more than the high-end 4K HDR LCD TVs on the market. The post LG’s New HDR OLED TVs Aren’t Cheap, But They’re Worth It appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Is Laying Off 1,850 to Streamline Its Smartphone Business
Microsoft is making more changes to its smartphone business. The company, which sold its feature phone business last week, on Wednesday announced that it is scaling back hardware — laying off 1,850 staff and take a charge of $950 million including $200 million in severance payments in a memo to all employees. The company insists that "great new devices" are … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch Broken Lightbulbs Work In Liquid Nitrogen
Science Cooling the filament keeps it from burning out Lightbulbs don't have a long lifespan once the bulb is cracked. Over the years the methodology has changed, but a variety of inert gasses and vacuums have always been… [Link]
Mashable » Nothing to see here, just the Queen with a lizard tongue
LONDON — If there's one thing you've never asked to see, it's Queen Elizabeth II with a lizard tongue. You can now add this unfortunate sight to the list of things you will never be able to unsee. A seemingly innocuous photo from the Queen's Diamond Jubilee concert in 2012 has resurfaced, sparking the unlikeliest Photoshop battle on Reddit. 
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Mashable » Hillary Clinton picks Beyoncé to be her VP in tough game of 'Who'd You Rather?'
In case you forgot, Hillary Clinton is part of the Beyhive. The presidential candidate stopped by Ellen to play a political round of "Who'd You Rather?" to pick a potential candidate for vice president. And naturally, Beyoncé was one of her top picks. SEE ALSO: Bernie and Hillary share a last dance on 'SNL'… for three superdelegates A few takeaways: … [Link]
Mashable » Paul McCartney reveals how he feels about Kanye West
LONDON — Paul McCartney feels the same way as Kanye West, as Kanye feels about Kanye. In an interview with BBC Radio 4, McCartney shares what it was like to work with the rap star as well as reveals how Oprah felt about the whole thing. SEE ALSO: 11 emerging British artists to add to your playlist McCartney explained: "People … [Link]
Mashable » Every single terrible hat Rory and Lorelai wore on 'Gilmore Girls'
Gilmore Girls was one of the few shows on television that featured discernible changes in season. And with the change in seasons come hats. Many, many hats. There were knitted winter hats, topped with pom-poms or arbitrarily placed flowers. There were bucket hats that looked at home both on Lorelai's head and on a baby at the beach. There were multiple … [Link]
Mashable » Germany's far right is angry about non-white children on chocolate bars
Photos of Germany's national soccer team on packages of a popular chocolate brand have prompted online outrage among the country's far right because they include childhood pictures of players of migrant origin. Candymaker Ferrero swapped the usual blond boy on its Kinder bars ahead of this summer's European Championships for photos of German players as children. Among them are Jerome … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Two-way trust is needed to make the most of health data
A lack of transparency breeds concern over projects using digital health data. Only open discussion can allay fears, say Ellen Broad and Tom Sasse [Link]
Popular Science » In U.S., Only The Midwest Will be Spared Extreme Heat This Summer
Environment Stay cool, Kansas and Nebraska Look, up on the map! It's a doughnut, it's a bagel, it's the predictions of extreme heat for this summer! [Link]
Mashable » Xiaomi takes on DJI with its ultra-cheap Mi Drone
The drone wars have begun. Watch out, DJI. Xiaomi’s first drones are here and are ultra cheap. Dubbed the Mi Drone, the company announced on Wednesday two models in 1080p and 4K. The Mi Drone 1080 will be crowdfunded in the Mi Home app beginning May 26. The Mi Drone 4K will be available to beta testers in July SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Dave Franco attempts to teach Jimmy Fallon valuable card throwing skills
Actor Dave Franco had the chance to learn some pretty impressive card tricks while filming his new movie, Now You See Me 2. He figured he would try to pass his card throwing skills on to his apprentice, Jimmy Fallon, but unfortunately things didn't go so well. However, the two did have a magical chat about Franco's co-star, Daniel Radcliffe, so it … [Link]
WIRED » WIRED Binge-Watching Guide: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Kimmy Schmidt is "pretty, but tough, like a diamond—or beef jerky in a ballgown." Here's how you can binge-watch her awesome Netflix show. The post WIRED Binge-Watching Guide: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » The Microsoft smartphone retreat continues with another 1,850 layoffs
The hammer has fallen on Microsoft's smartphone division. The company announced on Wednesday morning that it will be laying off 1,850 employees as part of its larger effort to focus on other parts of its business — essentially ending Microsoft's efforts to make something of its disastrous 2013 acquisition of Nokia. Microsoft is also claiming the move will cost the … [Link]
Mashable » Latest 'Umbrella Corps' trailer revisits classic 'Resident Evil' locations
Umbrella Corps takes the zombie-filled Resident Evil universe that you know and pours some shooter on it. It's a multiplayer-focused game in which two teams of corporate soldiers shoot guns at one another while zombies get in the way, munch down on delicious brain and generally just make a nuisance of themselves. It's similar in design to Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City … [Link]
Mashable » Storm chaser records insanely close-range video of powerful Kansas tornado
Storm chasers once again succeeded Tuesday in recording frighteningly close-up footage of a powerful tornado roaring across the Plains, this time near Dodge City, Kansas. The footage was shot by prominent storm chaser Reed Timmer from his heavily armored storm "intercept" vehicle, which is designed to take him and his crew into the heart of a tornado's circulation. Timmer's Twitter … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix and Amazon may have to make more content in Europe
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Wednesday unveiled a raft of proposals to make it easier to buy online across its borders, set quotas for European films with providers like Netflix and protect children from harmful content. EU consumer affairs commissioner Vera Jourova said the package "is an important step to bring consumer protection up to speed with the … [Link]
Mashable » James Corden tells Anne Hathaway to kiss his ass in brutally funny rap battle
James Corden just said everything you've ever wanted to say to Anne Hathaway. This brutally honest but hilariously on-point rap battle between the Late Late Show host and the Oscar-winner from Tuesday's show is filled with beautiful disses like, "Now it’s her turn to act a little scary / ‘Cause the only Catwoman I acknowledge is Halle Berry" and burn-worthy … [Link]
Popular Science » Homemade "Mad Max" Flamethrowing Guitar Rocks Hard And Hot
Entertainment A real-life, playable creation a la "Fury Road" Youtube user Colinfurze has made a name for himself doing prop builds really, really well. His latest foray went away from the super heroes and comic books (a bit)… [Link]
New Scientist – News » Did Google’s NHS patient data deal need ethical approval?
A New Scientist investigation raises questions about the basis under which an NHS Trust is sharing patient data with Google’s AI firm [Link]
Slashdot » Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Fitbit For 'Highly Inaccurate' Heart Rate Trackers
An anonymous reader quotes a report from NBC News: A class action lawsuit against Fitbit may have grown teeth following the release of a new study that claims the company's popular heart rate trackers are "highly inaccurate." Researchers at the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona tested the heart rates of 43 healthy adults with Fitbit's PurePulse heart rate monitors, using … [Link]
Mashable » The new media startup pitch: Save journalism from Facebook's death grip
Adam Singolda is nearly an hour into explaining his sometimes frightening pitch to media companies when he decides to go full Game of Thrones. "Winter is coming," Singolda says, referring to the catchphrase from the bloody drama. "There is going to be a shake. But we're building the wall." Winter, as he sees it, is when news outlets become so dependent … [Link]
WIRED » The Controversial Race to Breed Climate-Adapted Super Coral
Coral researcher Ruth Gates intends to breed—and eventually introduce—climate-adapted “super coral” to the ocean to help bring the world’s ailing reefs back to life. The post The Controversial Race to Breed Climate-Adapted Super Coral appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » What does ‘natural’ mean? Time to ditch a dangerous concept
The US regulator wants to define "natural" so it can decide which foods can use the label, but the word is also abused by Greens and fans of alternative medicine [Link]
Mashable » Steve Rogers is back in the 'Captain America' comics. Fighting for Hydra?
Steve Rogers has long been Marvel's bastion for goodness. Sure, he's a soldier who has had to do tough things in times of war, but he's always fought on the side of the underdog and for American ideals of democracy and individual freedoms. Until now. SEE ALSO: Marvel fans are totally ready to give Captain America a boyfriend Marvel has … [Link]
Mashable » One Direction singer calls out trolls with this empowering message
LONDON — The band members of One Direction might seem relatively thick-skinned, but appearances can be deceptive. Yes, even members of the most famous band in the world aren't immune to Internet trolls' endless stream of invective. Niall Horan took to Twitter late on Tuesday night to call out a group of so-called "fans" who've been keeping him awake at … [Link]
Mashable » First female black designer in 103 years of Chelsea Flower Show wins gold
LONDON — The first black female garden designer in the 103-year history of the Chelsea Flower Show has won a gold medal. Juliet Sargeant's "Modern Slavery" garden — in the "Fresh Garden" category — was designed to raise awareness of the plight of people in Britain being held captive and forced to work. The brightly coloured doors and flowers look … [Link]
Mashable » New 'Top Gear' trailer promises an adrenaline rush of a first episode
As anticipation rises for the new season of Top Gear, the BBC have released the official trailer for the first episode. Staring Chris Evans, the preview shows him in a Viper ACR, which he describes as a "handful to drive." Chewbacca makes epic surprise school visit straight from the 'Star Wars' set Bionic suit helps dad fulfil dream of walking … [Link]
Mashable » Bionic suit helps dad fulfil dream of walking daughter down the aisle
Four years ago Chris Palmer was left paralysed after a long battle with cancer, leaving him fearful he wouldn't be able to walk his daughter, Heather, down the aisle on her wedding day. However his dream to get her down aisle became a reality on May 21 when Palmer used a £90,000 ($131,000) robotic suit made by Rex Bionics to walk … [Link]
WIRED » Sugar’s Not Just Bad for You—It’s Bad for Coca-Cola’s Business
Sugar is a volatile commodity with a bad public image. For the world's biggest soda maker, that makes sugar bad business. The post Sugar's Not Just Bad for You—It's Bad for Coca-Cola's Business appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Matt LeBlanc (Yes, Joey From Friends) Is Just the Guy to Resurrect Top Gear
Can the sitcom star take the place of the much-loved Jeremy Clarkson? The post Matt LeBlanc (Yes, Joey From Friends) Is Just the Guy to Resurrect Top Gear appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Instagram of the Week: Sweeping Drone Aerials Prove Australia Is Officially Too Big
Australia is huge—really huge. Gabriel Scanu lets you take it all in with his drone photography. The post Instagram of the Week: Sweeping Drone Aerials Prove Australia Is Officially Too Big appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Stream Your Vinyl Records With a Lovely Wireless Turntable
No need to be in the same room to enjoy a vinyl-spinning DJ. The post Stream Your Vinyl Records With a Lovely Wireless Turntable appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » MIT’s New Shapeshifting Interface Can Mimic The Behavior of Water
The MIT Media Lab built a shape-shifting display that can mimic material properties like flexibility, elasticity, and viscosity. The post MIT's New Shapeshifting Interface Can Mimic The Behavior of Water appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » How a Physicist Who Helped Find the Higgs Boson Got Into Horse Apps
After physicists finally confirmed the existence of the long-sought Higgs boson, many researchers found themselves out of a job. Where they ended up would surprise you. The post How a Physicist Who Helped Find the Higgs Boson Got Into Horse Apps appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Vietnamese rapper delivers powerful freestyle on money and stereotypes for Obama
It's not every day you get to make a bold political statement to a world leader, but a professional rapper got her chance during U.S. President Barack Obama's visit to Vietnam. On Wednesday, during a question-and-answer session with Obama in Ho Chi Minh City, 26-year-old rapper Suboi stood up to ask him some questions, but he stopped her and asked … [Link]
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Mashable » Bataclan survivor tells Eagles of Death Metal singer to stop 'spreading fear'
A survivor of the Bataclan massacre has called out Jesse Hughes, the lead singer of Eagles of Death Metal, for indulging in "racist, hateful comments." In a long open letter on Facebook, Ismael El Iraki, who was one of the 1,500 fans at the band's Nov. 13 gig in the Parisian venue, accused Hughes of becoming a "spreader of hate." "I … [Link]
Mashable » Chewbacca makes epic surprise school visit straight from the 'Star Wars' set
For a bunch of students in Ireland, school will never get better than this. Students at Scoil Baile an Fheirtearaigh in County Kerry got a special visitor on Monday — a very tall, hairy Wookiee. Chewbacca, who is filming Star Wars Episode VIII nearby, made the appearance in full character — crouching down to get in the door. And he even learned a few … [Link]
Mashable » If London Tube lines were people, they would be pretty entertaining
The London Underground is an institution, and it's fair to say that each line has a distinct personality. Of course, there are certain lines on the London Underground whose reputations precede them. And, not necessarily in a good way. You know who you are. But, what if the Tube lines were people? Do the Hammersmith, City and Circle Lines really … [Link]
Slashdot » Billionaire Technologist Accuses NASA Asteroid Mission of Bad Statistics
Taco Cowboy quotes a report from Science Magazine: Nathan Myhrvold, ex-CTO of Microsoft, is accusing NASA of providing bad statistics on asteroid size. Mr. Myhrvold alleged that scientists using a prominent NASA space telescope have made fundamental mistakes in their assessment of the size of more than 157,000 asteroids they have observed. In a paper posted to the arXiv.org e-print … [Link]
Mashable » Doctor no: The women in their 20s being refused sterilisations
LONDON — When Holly Brockwell first went to doctors four years ago — then aged 26 — asking for a sterilisation, she was refused for being "too young" and told she would one day change her mind. Now aged 30, Brockwell — who has never wanted children — has finally been sterilised after a four-year battle. Her struggle to get access … [Link]
Mashable » Poignant video shows refugees and Europeans staring at each other for 4 minutes
Try to watch this video without shedding a tear. It revolves around a simple but poignant theory, developed by psychologist Arthur Aron in 1997: that four minutes of uninterrupted eye contact brings people closer to each other better than everything else. SEE ALSO: Greece starts removing 8,000 refugees from Idomeni camp In the clip, produced by Amnesty international Poland and … [Link]
Mashable » Mumbai artist reimagines the city with playful monsters
Six months ago, Mumbai-based illustrator Sebin Simon began drawing monsters into photographs of ordinary locations around his city for the 500,000-odd followers on his Facebook page Inkology. SEE ALSO: Designer uses Instagram to illustrate the many ways of draping a sari Instead of focusing on landmarks, the monsters appear in everyday situations and the most ordinary of places — a … [Link]
Mashable » This 'lazy' cat is all of us when we can't get out of bed in the morning
We've found our animal inspiration — this little kitty that's lifelessly dragging itself down a flight of stairs. Its owner posted the 30-second long video on Facebook with the caption: "How lazy can you get?" and netizens are empathising with the cat more than its owner. We're exactly the same every weekday morning, so we totally get how this cat … [Link]
Mashable » Clever baby imitates dog in order to get treats
Too often, babies struggle to get the snacks and treats they so deeply deserve. Not this baby. This baby looks to her dog mentor for guidance and support. Dogs are notoriously skilled at earning treats — many are trained in the form — so the baby simply follows the dog's lead. Watch, learn, and have a spin. Adorable wolf dog … [Link]
Mashable » Woman offers herself as 'human target' to raise funds for sister's cancer treatment
People walking by Wulian Square in Hangzhou, China, on Monday afternoon were shocked to see a young woman standing under a sign that read: "Human target. 10 yuan ($1.50) per arrow." She had a cardboard sign that had her bank account and AliPay details written on it. Concerned that Ji Jianli was trying to scam people, passersby called the police … [Link]
Mashable » Chewbacca mask lady lives her best life with IRL Chewbacca at Facebook HQ
Candace Payne's unstoppable joy has made it to Facebook HQ. The Texas mom and Star Wars enthusiast, who delighted the Internet with her ecstatic reaction to a Chewbacca mask, visited Facebook headquarters on Tuesday after a special invitation from Mark Zuckerberg. SEE ALSO: Chewbacca woman reaches new level of joy when her kids get masks, too "We invited Candace Payne, whose Chewbacca … [Link]
Mashable » Kangaroo relaxing and stretching in the sun is where you want to be
Some days you just have to take some time out from the world. This little buddy knows it, stretching, scratching and rolling about on a bed of soft red sand in the sun. The video, uploaded to the Alice Springs' Kangaroo Sanctuary Facebook page, is a pretty accurate recreation of me on a Sunday morning. What a charmed life, hey. … [Link]
Mashable » Billionaire investor Peter Thiel reportedly funded Hulk Hogan's lawsuit against Gawker
The name of a surprising new contender may have just entered the ring of Gawker's increasingly strange legal showdown with Hulk Hogan. Forbes is reporting through anonymous sources that billionaire Silicon Valley investor and Donald Trump delegate Peter Thiel has been secretly helping Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, bankroll his ongoing quest to take down the media company in … [Link]
Mashable » 44 books on 44 presidents: How a gunman and a doctor killed Garfield
Editor's note: This is the twentieth entry in the writer's year-long project to read one book about each of the U.S. Presidents by Election Day 2016. You can also follow Marcus' progress at the @44in52 Twitter account and with this 44 in 52 Spreadsheet. One of the problems with biographies is how we never get as in-depth on each anecdote … [Link]
Mashable » This fraternity trashed a campground so badly, photos of the litter went viral
A University of Oregon fraternity is in hot water after trashing a popular California campground last weekend and leaving behind mounds of garbage, including items marked with their fraternity letters and school logo. SEE ALSO: How do we teach frat brothers not to rape? The scene of the littering crime was Slaughterhouse Island at Lake Shasta in Northern California, with … [Link]
Mashable » Ray J reveals the inside story of his bid to launch a tech startup
In recent years, technology isn't what you'd typically think of when the name Ray J comes up. The career of the actor, singer and reality show star is usually linked to the latest social media chatter involving other celebrities, most notably a certain infamous video involving a Kardashian That's partly why when the electric vehicle called the Scoot-E-Bike showed up … [Link]
Mashable » You can now stay at a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle themed Airbnb
A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle themed Airbnb posting has opened up in Tribeca, New York, and not surprisingly, vacancies have been selling like hot cakes. SEE ALSO: Artists design totally rad shoes for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Dubbed "The Turtle Lair," the space features three bedrooms, four bathrooms, and accommodates six people. The posting asks for $10 a night, … [Link]
Mashable » Australian politician says he's Johnny Depp's 'Hannibal Lecter' after infamous apology video
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
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]
Mashable » Justice Department wants death penalty for Charleston church killer
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
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]
Mashable » Stephen King and 600 more U.S. authors come out against Trump
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 » Everyone's convinced ASOS' Facebook page is run by robots
Company Facebook pages are hellish, and it doesn't look like the robot future is going to make it any better. Nick Paterniti from Perth, Australia ran afoul of the bots Monday after writing a post on the Facebook page of online fashion retailer ASOS inquiring about a refund. "Your customer service team via email is not helping although I've repeatedly provided … [Link]
Slashdot » HPE To Spin Out Its Huge Services Business, Merge It With CSC
itwbennett writes from a report via CIO: Hewlett-Packard Enterprise announced Tuesday that it will spin off its enterprise services business and merge it with IT services company Computer Sciences Corp. (CSC) to create a company with $26 billion in annual revenue. The services business "accounts for roughly 100,000 employees, or two-thirds of the Silicon Valley giant's workforce," according to the … [Link]
Mashable » Jay Z finally responds to 'Lemonade' on 'All the Way Up' remix
Jay Z likes his Lemonade with a bit of braggadocio in it. On Tuesday, a month after Beyonce graced us all with Lemonade — which addresses Jay Z's alleged infidelity — Jay Z made a rare guest appearance on a remix to Fat Joe and Remy Ma's "All the Way Up." On it, he and Fat Joe's beef seems far … [Link]
Mashable » Indian fashion designer celebrates transgender women in her new sari collection
Indian designer Sharmila Nair broke several stereotypes when she decided to use the transgender community as the inspiration for her new collection of saris. She took the initiative one step further by asking two transgender women to model her clothes in a stunning photo shoot that has now gone viral. SEE ALSO: How India's first transgender band joined forces to … [Link]
Mashable » A robot's first day at work gives us an adorable glimpse into the future
TEDx is known for offering a glimpse into the future of technology, and the TEDx Sydney event was no exception. A robot usher, complete with Intel insides, was introduced to the public at the Sydney Opera House Wednesday in a short video. It showed how robots and humans could potentially work together, tapping into the day's theme of "together." SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Hodor door stoppers are surely the world's saddest homeware item
Warning: this post contains spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 6 to date. Too soon? Game of Thrones fans may still be curled up on the floor after the show's latest episode saw the tragic end of everybody's favourite, Hodor. "Hold the door" will never sound the same again, but in this cynical world, ~ alway money to be made. SEE ALSO: 'Game of … [Link]
Mashable » 5 more banks join Apple Pay in Singapore so we can all finally use it
SINGAPORE — Now many more Apple users here can pay in stores with their iPhones and Apple Watches. Five banks in the country — DBS, OCBC Bank, POSB, Standard Chartered and UOB — announced on Wednesday they had started to support Apple Pay on their credit and debit cards. SEE ALSO: Apple Pay comes to Singapore Together with American Express, … [Link]
Mashable » South Korea claims it has ice cream that will cure hangovers
Forget stuffing your face with greasy food or chugging gallons of isotonic drinks, you can now do away with a nasty hangover as long as you can get your hands on this South Korean icy treat. On Friday, a convenience store in South Korea, Withme FS, launched a grapefruit-flavoured ice cream bar that they claim cures hangovers. They even named … [Link]
Mashable » Scientists want to bake your nasty cigarette butts into bricks
Turns out, tossed cigarette butts could have a beneficial second life. A new report has found that using cigarette butts as a material in fired clay bricks could not only put the waste to use, it could help reduce the energy needed to fire the bricks. SEE ALSO: A new code of conduct to protect animals from drones Close to … [Link]
Mashable » People in Australia were once convicted for being gay. Finally, they have received an apology.
A change has arrived in the Australian state of Victoria. After decades of living with the shame of a criminal conviction for simply being gay, members of the LGBT community have finally received an apology from the government. Australian man Tom Anderson knows the reality of living with a conviction all too well. For almost 40 years, Anderson wondered why he was … [Link]
Mashable » 'Dancing with the Stars' has crowned a very worthy winner
Dancing With the Stars has crowned a new winner. This season marked its end by handing a Mirrorball trophy to Nyle DiMarco, who with partner Peta put on strong performances all season and taught the viewing audience a lesson about perseverance in the process. SEE ALSO: Nyle DiMarco just performed what could be the best dance in 'DWTS' history A … [Link]
Mashable » Star Wars pug parade is full of the galaxy's cutest Jedi
The Force is strong with these pugs. A fleet of squish-faced Jedi, TIE fighters and a few Star Wars villains took to the streets of Portland on Sunday for the Oregon Humane Society's annual Pug Crawl fundraiser. SEE ALSO: Pokémon reimagined as tiny pugs are completely adorable And oh, what a Pug Crawl it was. The event, which was officially called … [Link]
Mashable » Foursquare's new bot feeds you restaurant recommendations
Foursquare is once again trying its hand at personalized restaurant recommendations. The company launched a new app Tuesday that uses a chatbot to surface personalized restaurant recommendations. Called "Marsbot," Foursquare is testing the app with iPhone users in San Francisco and New York City. SEE ALSO: Big changes at Foursquare: New funding, new CEO and new focus The goal of … [Link]
Slashdot » TSA Replaces Security Chief As Tension Grows At Airports
HughPickens.com writes: Ron Nixon reports at the NYT that facing a backlash over long security lines and management problems, TSA administrator Peter V. Neffenger has shaken up his leadership team, replacing the agency's top security official Kelly Hoggan (Warning: source may be paywalled) and adding a new group of administrators at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Beginning late that year, Hoggan … [Link]
Mashable » Amy Schumer fires back at swimsuit body-shaming trolls: 'I feel happy'
Repeat troll-assassin Amy Schumer has once again shut down her haters for body shaming. The actress posted a picture to Instagram on Monday of herself from her Hawaii vacation wading through the ocean in a one-piece bathing suit — she captioned it "BFG" (big friendly giant). But before long (and unsurprisingly) people began posting negative comments about the picture, criticizing … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Flash' finale remembered the one thing many DC Comics properties forget
His name is Barry Allen, and he's the fastest man alive. But Tuesday night's season finale reminded the viewers that all his speed's worth nothing without his family cheering him on. On The Flash, that found family has been at the heart of the show since its start — through betrayals and the addition of some long-lost siblings and surly dopplegangers. … [Link]
Mashable » Chromebooks are beating Macs, but which Chromebook's for you?
History was made in the first quarter of 2016 as more Chromebooks were shipped in the U.S. than Macs according to market research company International Data Corporation. Sure, less-expensive, non-Mac computers don't offer the same high-end performance that allows you to professionally edit photos and videos, but that's not what most people need in a computer. The numbers are showing … [Link]
Mashable » Google's password-killing project is coming later this year
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]
Mashable » 2 likable guys: Bernie Sanders and Gary Johnson are still in it to win it
Libertarian 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
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Mashable » Elle Fanning missed her senior prom, so she casually recreated it in Cannes
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]
Mashable » Emilia Clarke is feeling victorious about that male nudity on 'Game of Thrones'
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
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. Kangaroo relaxing and stretching in the sun is where you want to be Adorable wolf dog getting a belly rub … [Link]
Mashable » 'Bachelorette' suitor Jordan Rodgers' ex just doused him in cold Insta-shade
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
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
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'
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?
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
A 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
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]
Mashable » Tossing your cap at graduation can have disastrous results
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 » Chromebooks are beating Macs, but which Chromebook's for you?
History was made in the first quarter of 2016 as more Chromebooks were shipped in the U.S. than Macs according to market research company International Data Corporation. Sure, less-expensive, non-Mac computers don't offer the same high-end performance that allows you to professionally edit photos and videos, but that's not what most people need in a computer. The numbers are showing … [Link]
Slashdot » Toyota Forms 'Strategic Partnership' With Uber
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Toyota and Uber are forming a "strategic partnership" which will include an investment by the Japanese automaker in the San Francisco-based ride-sharing company. Under the agreement, Uber drivers can lease their vehicles from Toyota and cover their payments through earnings generated as Uber drivers. Toyota says it will invest an undisclosed … [Link]
Mashable » Chewbacca mask lady lives her best life with IRL Chewbacca at Facebook HQ
Candace Payne's unstoppable joy has made it to Facebook HQ. The Texas mom and Star Wars enthusiast, who delighted the Internet with her ecstatic reaction to a Chewbacca mask, visited Facebook headquarters on Tuesday after a special invitation from Mark Zuckerberg. SEE ALSO: Chewbacca woman reaches new level of joy when her kids get masks, too "We invited Candace Payne, whose Chewbacca … [Link]
Mashable » Kangaroo relaxing and stretching in the sun is where you want to be
Some days you just have to take some time out from the world. This little buddy knows it, stretching, scratching and rolling about on a bed of soft red sand in the sun. The video, uploaded to the Alice Springs' Kangaroo Sanctuary Facebook page, is a pretty accurate recreation of me on a Sunday morning. What a charmed life, hey. … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple To Open Up Siri To Developers, Release An Amazon Echo Competitor
An anonymous reader quotes a report from BGR: According to a new report from The Information, Apple is finally ready to let Siri grow up. Specifically, the publication relays that Apple will finally offer official Siri APIs to developers, thus paving the way for third-party integrations, the kind that Amazon Echo users can't seem to get enough of. Things like … [Link]
Mashable » Billionaire investor Peter Thiel reportedly funded Hulk Hogan's lawsuit against Gawker
The name of a surprising new contender may have just entered the ring of Gawker's increasingly strange legal showdown with Hulk Hogan. Forbes is reporting through anonymous sources that billionaire Silicon Valley investor and Donald Trump delegate Peter Thiel has been secretly helping Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, bankroll his ongoing quest to take down the media company in … [Link]
Mashable » 44 books on 44 presidents: How a gunman and a doctor killed Garfield
Editor's note: This is the twentieth entry in the writer's year-long project to read one book about each of the U.S. Presidents by Election Day 2016. You can also follow Marcus' progress at the @44in52 Twitter account and with this 44 in 52 Spreadsheet. One of the problems with biographies is how we never get as in-depth on each anecdote … [Link]
Slashdot » E Ink Creates Full-Color Electronic Paper Display
SkinnyGuy writes: The reflective display company finally figured out how to make those ultra tiny balls produce 32,000 colors in one super-low-powered display. It's a breakthrough for E Ink, display advertising and, maybe someday, e-readers and digital photo frames. The new prototype display, which can be manufactured in an array of sizes, features a 20-inch, 2500 x 1600 resolution and … [Link]
Mashable » This fraternity trashed a campground so badly, photos of the litter went viral
A University of Oregon fraternity is in hot water after trashing a popular California campground last weekend and leaving behind mounds of garbage, including items marked with their fraternity letters and school logo. SEE ALSO: How do we teach frat brothers not to rape? The scene of the littering crime was Slaughterhouse Island at Lake Shasta in Northern California, with … [Link]
Mashable » Ray J reveals the inside story of his bid to launch a tech startup
In recent years, technology isn't what you'd typically think of when the name Ray J comes up. The career of the actor, singer and reality show star is usually linked to the latest social media chatter involving other celebrities, most notably a certain infamous video involving a Kardashian That's partly why when the electric vehicle called the Scoot-E-Bike showed up … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Treating cows with antibiotics doubles dung methane emissions
Antibiotic-treated cows are bad news for climate and possibly ecosystems, because the drugs play havoc with microbes living inside dung beetles [Link]
Mashable » You can now stay at a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle themed Airbnb
A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle themed Airbnb posting has opened up in Tribeca, New York, and not surprisingly, vacancies have been selling like hot cakes. SEE ALSO: Artists design totally rad shoes for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Dubbed "The Turtle Lair", the space features three bedrooms, four bathrooms, and accommodates six people. The posting asks for $10 a night, … [Link]
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