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 » Tinder for insurance lets you insure your electronics by swiping right
An American startup is hoping to overhaul the stuffy insurance industry with a couple of swipes. On Monday, Trov launched its latest product in Australia: On-demand insurance for single items through its mobile app. Founded in 2012, the company's free iOS and Android app previously allowed people to create a digital inventory of their possessions, but it's now adding an … [Link]
Mashable » 'Alice: Through the Looking Glass' bombs worldwide as shadow looms over Johnny Depp
Maybe it's Johnny Depp who should take a long look in the mirror. Alice Through the Looking Glass was a colossal flop in its opening weekend, taking in an estimated $28 million domestic — about a quarter of what the original did, a resoundingly terrible result — and the reasons being put forth for that are curious indeed. Not even … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Scholar Users Report Badly Malfunctioning Captcha
Google's search engine for academic research materials is blocking many users with a malfunctioning captcha screen, according to complaints on a Google help forum. "I'm a doctoral student and a professor, which means I use this extensively. Now I'm blocked from using it at all, even after answering all of the stupid image questions (3 times)," reads a typical complaint. … [Link]
Mashable » Prince William flawlessly does yoga in white jeans because he can
While we're all struggling to do a side-crow in our Lululemon booty shorts, Prince William proves he's the ultimate yogi by doing some poses in white denim jeans, because of course he can. SEE ALSO: Woman combines her love of horses and yoga to achieve neigh-maste The ever-so-charming prince proved he's not afraid of grass stains as he ditched his shoes … [Link]
Mashable » Rubio apologized to Trump for implying he had a small penis
One of the campaign season's most heated — and bizarre — feuds has apparently been put to rest as Republican U.S. Senator Marco Rubio told CNN that he apologized to GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump for a taunt that implied Trump had a small penis. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump promises he's got a big enough dick to be president Speaking … [Link]
Mashable » Rookie Alexander Rossi wins the 100th Indy 500
An American took the Andretti family to victory lane in the 100th running of the Indianapolis500. It just wasn't the driver anyone expected. SEE ALSO: Lamborghini's crisp, wild Huracán LP 580-2 is the most fun raging bull yet Alexander Rossi was the surprising winner of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" when he stretched his fuel to the finish Sunday to … [Link]
Slashdot » Doubts Raised About Cellphone Cancer Study
Vox is strongly criticizing coverage of a supposed link between cellphones and cancer suggested by a new study, calling it "a breathtaking example of irresponsible science hype." An anonymous reader writes: A professor and research monitoring administrator at an American medical school reported that to get their results, the researchers "exposed pregnant rats to whole body CDMA- and GSM-modulated radiofrequency … [Link]
Mashable » The stages of grief after you've been ghosted
In some point in nearly every young millennial's life, they will be ghosted. And not by sad dead bodies from the graveyard, but by idiot living ones from the Internet. It can be heart-wrenching to realize that you — hilarious, successful you – can be ghosted by someone who lists the The Big Bang Theory as one of their favorite … [Link]
Mashable » Little fox cub rescued from drain
Fox cubs are notoriously clumsy creatures — which sometimes leads to disastrous consequences. Animal rescue workers in Cooden Beach, England recently attempted to save a baby fox cub that had fallen down a local drain. They used a phone to determine the fox's location in the pipe, before attempting to push him out with rods and pipes. The team became … [Link]
Mashable » What's the best YA series of all time? Round 3 of #OneTrueYA bracket
Our search for the Internet's favorite YA series continues, and the competition is as fierce as any YA Chosen One hero could be. Round Three has begun, which will not only decide which four series move on to the semi-finals, but will also decide the winners in our four genre categories: Dystopian, Fantasy, Contemporary, and Supernatural. Is your favorite still … [Link]
Slashdot » Systemd Starts Killing Your Background Processes By Default
New submitter nautsch writes: systemd changed a default value in logind.conf to "yes", which will kill all your processes, when you log out… There is already a bug-report over at debian: Debian bug tracker. The new change means "user sessions will be properly cleaned up after," according to the changelog, "but additional steps are necessary to allow intentionally long-running processes … [Link]
Mashable » Child falls into zoo enclosure, survives encounter with massive gorilla
Update: The boy has returned home and is reportedly doing well. The family has requested privacy in this matter. Nearby witness Kim O'Connor told reporters that she heard the child wanted to get into the water with the gorilla. Zoo officials said that they killed the gorilla shortly after the boy fell because they felt that his life was in danger … [Link]
Mashable » Julia Louis-Dreyfus in the '90s was just as adorable as she is today
Just like diamonds, Julia Louis-Dreyfus is forever. Before the Emmy winner and queen of our hearts was making us laugh and cry as the leader of the free world on Veep, Louis-Dreyfus was the ultra-relatable and incomparable Elaine Benes on Seinfeld. SEE ALSO: Further proof Julia Louis-Dreyfus would be a delightful party guest Even as a young actress in the '90s, … [Link]
Mashable » Lightning strikes hit kid's birthday party and soccer match in Europe
PARIS — Eight children and three adults were struck by lightning Saturday in a Paris park after a sudden spring storm sent a bolt crashing down upon a children's birthday party, a spokesman for Paris' fire service said. He credited an off-duty firefighter with playing a critical role in getting immediate medical help to the victims, but one child remains … [Link]
Slashdot » Massive Backlash Building Over Windows 10 Upgrades
Some Windows users are now disabling critical updates on their systems rather than face the prospect of mistakenly upgrading to Windows 10. An anonymous reader writes: "By pushing it on users in such a heavy-handed way, Microsoft is encouraging users who have very valid reasons to stick with Windows 7/8 to perform actions that leave their machines open to attack," … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » CrowdStrike Launches Falcon Connect With Expanded APIs
CrowdStrike Inc., a cloud-delivered next-generation endpoint protection, threat intelligence and response services company, today announced the addition of a broad set of sophisticated and easy-to-use APIs to the CrowdStrike Falcon Platform, along with new development and integration resources, as part of its Spring release of new solutions and services.
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Mashable » A new app wants to help you beat the credit card companies
Our increasingly automated world should make driving safer. It could also make things safer for your checkbook. And just like with cars, it takes a healthy amount of trust to let the machines take over. SEE ALSO: 7 can't-miss apps: MuseCam, Summit, Yammo and more "[It's] kind of like a self driving car for your credit card," said Jason Brown, cofounder … [Link]
Mashable » Will PlayStation and Xbox follow mobile's lead with regular upgrade plans?
It's 2019 and the Xbox Three has just been released. You excitedly pack up your beloved Xbox Two and take it to your favorite local electronics store. Two hours later — after a hard drive transfer and a signed payment plan — you get home and fire up Halo 6 to see just how sharp it looks on the newly beefed up … [Link]
Mashable » The world's most beautiful horse will give you hair envy
Frederik the Great is taking social media by storm. No that's not the name of the latest addition to the Royal family, Frederik is a Friesian stallion that's being rightfully dubbed the world's most handsome horse. SEE ALSO: Horses become hairy works of art thanks to one creative clipper Though the Internet got its first wind of this real-life Black … [Link]
Slashdot » Study Indicates Americans Don't Trust AI
Taco Cowboy writes: It may be brilliant, but it's not all that trustworthy. That appears to be the opinion Americans hold when it comes to Artificial Intelligence systems… And while we may be interacting with AI systems more frequently than we realize (hi, Siri), a new study from Time etc suggests that Americans don't believe the AI revolution is quite … [Link]
Slashdot » How The IoT Will Change The Chip
"Get ready for some big changes in the 'silicon' of Silicon Valley," writes tech CEO Narbeh Derhacobian who argues that the need to build tens of billions of connected sensor devices will change the way computers get built. "Just like smartphone owners like to pick and choose which apps they want, IoT manufacturers may want to shop for components individually … [Link]
Mashable » New line of inclusive chest binders could be a game-changer
A new line by LGBTQ-owned and operated company GC2b is helping customers get a little more comfortable in the summer sun. Earlier in May, GC2b launched a line of chest binders — a type of compression garment generally worn by trans men, gender non-conforming individuals or those with chest-related dysphoria — in five skin-matching tones, ranging from a pale beige … [Link]
Mashable » Feelings are unavoidable while watching these wolf pups play
These precious little wolf pups step out of their den to bring the world more happiness and joy. Try not to squeal too loudly as you watch these 1-month-old wolf pups play. Read more…More about Video, Animals, Cute, Watercooler, and Videos
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Slashdot » William Gibson Announces New Sci-Fi Comic Book
68-year-old science fiction author William Gibson just released a complicated new science fiction comic book, and this weekend Ars Technica proclaimed that "the results are grand". An anonymous reader shares their report: A father and son occupy the new White House as President and Vice President. We never meet dad, but his son — an evil jerk by the name … [Link]
Slashdot » Mugger Arrested After Victim Spots Him On Facebook's 'People You May Know'
An anonymous reader quotes a report from BGR: In a somewhat bizarre story which proves that truth is often stranger than fiction, a serial mugger in England was arrested after one of his victims spotted him under Facebook's 'People you may know' section.Originally reported by the BBC, 21-year old Omar Famuyide had a long history of theft, muggings and armed … [Link]
Mashable » Conan and his hair are as lively as ever in retro 'Late Night' photos
Remember when Conan O'Brien hosted Late Night? The current Conan host took the helm from David Letterman in 1993, manning the Late Night desk for 16 years. SEE ALSO: Early 1900s color photos look like literal dreams Among his first-season guests were Mary Tyler Moore, Drew Barrymore, Chris Farley and Carrie Fisher, with musical performances by Radiohead, Mazzy Star and the Cranberries, among … [Link]
Slashdot » Fiverr Suffers Six-Hour DDoS Attack After Removing DDoS-For-Hire Listings
Two days after Fiverr, a marketplace for digital services, removed user listings from its website that advertised DDoS-for-hire services, the company's website suffered a six-hour long DDOS attack. Softpedia reports: The incident took place on the morning of May 27 (European timezones), and the service admitted its problems on its Twitter account. At the time of writing, Fiverr has been … [Link]
Mashable » 18 things T-rex have knocked off their bucket list since returning from extinction
Even with teeny hands, the prehistoric rabble-rousing T-rex has been able to dip its hands into a whole lot of hijinks recently. Being cooped up since the Mesozoic Era will take its toll on anyone, so naturally, the T-rex have been getting about 70 million years of FOMO out of their system See also: The T-Rex suit is 2016's horse mask … [Link]
Slashdot » Is Denver The Next High-Tech Center?
An anonymous reader write: "The spread of the tech industry outside Silicon Valley has helped make Denver the fastest-growing large city in the U.S.," reports the New Yorker, saying it's now growing faster than Austin and Seattle, becoming one of America's 20 most populous cities. Cost-conscious investors and tech executives now are opening offices in cheaper "secondary cities" outside of … [Link]
Slashdot » Ray Kurzeil's Google Team Is Building Intelligent Chatbots
An anonymous reader quotes an article from The Verge. Inventor Ray Kurzweil made his name as a pioneer in technology that helped machines understand human language, both written and spoken. In a video from a recent Singularity conference Kurzweil says he and his team at Google are building a chatbot, and that it will be released sometime later this year… … [Link]
Slashdot » Ruby on Rails Creator Supports After-Work Email Bans
An anonymous reader writes: David Heinemeier Hansson, the creator of Ruby on Rails, is applauding talk of an after-work e-mail ban, writing that "the ever-expanding expectations for when someone is available have gotten out of hand… Work emails are ticking in at all sorts of odd hours and plenty of businesses are dysfunctional enough to believe they have a right … [Link]
WIRED » While You Were Offline: Captain America Had a Tough Week, You Guys
Somehow this week the internet had a lot of opinions about whether or not Captain America could be gay and/or part of Hydra. The post While You Were Offline: Captain America Had a Tough Week, You Guys appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Bernie Won’t Get the Nomination. But His Online Army Isn’t Done
Clinton is set to lock up the Democratic nomination for president on June 7. But that won't be the end of the online movement that propelled Sanders. The post Bernie Won't Get the Nomination. But His Online Army Isn't Done appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Outlander Recap: Bingeing Never Felt So Bad
It’s time for all of us to admit that Outlander suffers from an excess of plot—narrative decadence, if you will, without any palate cleanser, ever. The post Outlander Recap: Bingeing Never Felt So Bad appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Controversial Science Behind The Yellowstone Grizzly Losing ESA Protection
The US Fish and Wildlife Service wants to remove federal protections for grizzly bears, but some scientists and environmentalists say it's too soon. The post The Controversial Science Behind The Yellowstone Grizzly Losing ESA Protection appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » One of the World’s First Aircraft Comes Back to Life (Bowtie Included)
German researchers have recreated the glider flown by aviation pioneer Otto Lilienthal. The post One of the World’s First Aircraft Comes Back to Life (Bowtie Included) appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » This Modular Bike Seat Comes Apart to Deter Saddle-Stealers
Selle Royal's modular Ta+Too bike seat comes apart, to discourage would be thieves. The post This Modular Bike Seat Comes Apart to Deter Saddle-Stealers appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Upcoming OS/2 Release Will Be Called ArcaOS 5.0
At the annual convention of OS/2 users, Arca Noae announced their new OS/2-OEM distribution will be released in the fourth quarter of 2016, and the project, codenamed "Blue Lion", will officially be called ArcaOS 5.0. "The significance of the version number relates to IBM OS/2 4.52 — the last maintenance release of the platform released by IBM in 2001," reports … [Link]
Mashable » 3 women hailed as heroes after thwarting alleged date rape attempt
Three women enjoying a quiet dinner in Santa Monica Thursday night went from their cheese platter to heroically thwarting an alleged date rape attempt. One of the women, Sonia Ulrich, shared the incredible story on Facebook in a post that has since gone viral. SEE ALSO: Climate change threatens iconic sites worldwide, but one country is trying to hide Ulrich describes how … [Link]
Mashable » 7 can't-miss apps: MuseCam, Summit, Yammo and more
With fresh rumors swirling about the iPhone 7 and new reports that Apple is working on an Amazon Echo competitor, you may have missed this week's best new apps. SEE ALSO: Hoverboards are coming back Each weekend, we round up a few of our favorite new and updated apps. This week's list includes an app to help you find podcasts, … [Link]
Slashdot » That North Korean Facebook Clone Has Already Been Hacked
Remember yesterday's story about an off-the-shelf Facebook clone in North Korea? Within a few hours that site was hacked by an 18-year-old college student in Scotland. An anonymous reader writes: Using the default credentials, Andrew McKean posted "Uh, I didn't create this site just found the login" in the site's box for Sponsored links. "McKean was able to become an … [Link]
Mashable » Secret tape sheds light on why Australia is losing vital climate science jobs
Remarks made by the head of Australia's peak science body in a secret recording will do little to assuage fears the country will lose much of its climate science capacity amid severe budget cuts. The Commonwealth Science and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) was thrown into turmoil in February after reports that hundreds of climate scientists would be made redundant. The change is being … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple CEO Tim Cook: I'd Require All Children To Start Coding In 4th Grade
This week Apple CEO Tim Cook argued at Startup Fest Europe that coding should be a 'second language' taught to all children. theodp shares two quotes from a YouTube video. "We fundamentally believe that coding is a language and that just like other languages are required in school, coding should be required in school," Cook stated. "I do think coding … [Link]
Mashable » Robot jumping roach will chase you into your Terminator nightmares
Robots that can do amazing things are creepy enough, but when roboticists start creating insectoid robots, things get really uncomfortable. Nevertheless, mimicking the behaviors of insects can often be the perfect way to give robots additional abilities. Along those lines, a research group has created what they call the JumpRoACH Created by South Korea's SNU Biorobotics Lab in collaboration with … [Link]
Mashable » Deleted 'Silicon Valley' scene delivers extended, tech-inspired insult comedy reel
Racism sucks. Sexism sucks. And yes, even ageism sucks However, when the old folks jokes are delivered via the comedic stylings of the Silicon Valley would-be angel investor everyone loves to hate, Erlich Bachman (T.J. Miller), it's probably okay to stop stifling your laughter for a moment and enjoy the burns SEE ALSO: 'Silicon Valley' creators have some strong words … [Link]
Slashdot » Is Facebook Sabotaging A Face-Recognition Law?
"You know something's up when politicians bring up a bill out of nowhere, and then try to ram it through over Memorial Day weekend," writes Fortune. "That's what's happening in Illinois, where state lawmakers — allegedly at the behest of Facebook and Google — are poised to gut a law that limits the use of facial recognition technology." An anonymous … [Link]
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