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.
Slashdot » 'Huge Wake Up Call': Third of Central, Northern Great Barrier Reef Corals Dead
iONiUM quotes a report from The Sydney Morning Herald: More than one-third of the coral reefs of the central and northern regions of the Great Barrier Reef have died in the huge bleaching event earlier this year, Queensland researchers said. Corals to the north of Cairns — covering about two-thirds of the Great Barrier Reef — were found to have … [Link]
Mashable » The original 'Roots' cast on the series' magic and why they might not watch the reboot
In 1977, no one could have predicted just how popular the miniseries Roots was going to be. John Amos, who played Kunta Kinte as an older man, however, remembers the moment he knew. "When I found out we had just about closed the casinos in Vegas, that’s when it hit home just what kind of impact the show was having," he … [Link]
Slashdot » Stephen Hawking Calls Trump A 'Demagogue' Who Appeals 'To The Lowest Common Denominator'
An anonymous reader writes: British astrophysicist Stephen Hawking told ITV's morning show that Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican Party candidate for U.S. president, "is a demagogue who seems to appeal to the lowest common denominator." He said, "Gone are the days we could stand on our own against the world. We need to be part of a larger group of … [Link]
Mashable » Behold the carnage of England's annual cheese roll chase
Thousands turned out on Monday to Cooper's Hill in Brockworth, Gloucestershire, England to watch one the world's strangest yet compelling competitions: people chasing a wheel of cheese for 200 yards down a hill. It's a bank holiday tradition that dates back to the 1800s but, according to SoGlos magazine, hasn't been an unofficial event since safety concerns led to its cancelation in 2010. … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Drop in Google searches reveals success of chickenpox vaccine
It can be difficult to gauge the success of an immunisation programme, but declines in searches for "chickenpox" show they work [Link]
Slashdot » Iran Forces Messaging Apps To Move Data To Iranian Servers
An anonymous reader writes: According a report from Reuters, the Iranian government wants to be able to track private and semi-private conversations on messaging apps, and has given companies behind popular messaging apps one year to move their data onto servers in Iran. As it stands, many social networks are already blocked in Iran, and now the government wants to … [Link]
Mashable » Watch the Space Station's first inflatable habitat grow in new NASA time-lapse
Over the weekend, we told you about NASA's new expandable International Space Station habitat, the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM), a 13-foot-long by 10.5-foot-wide room now attached to the outside of the Space Station. On Sunday, NASA shared the above time-lapse video, which shows the full expansion of the BEAM. The entire process took about seven hours to complete, which involved … [Link]
Slashdot » Eric Holder Says Snowden Performed 'Public Service'
An anonymous reader writes from a report via CNN: Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder says Edward Snowden performed a "public service" by triggering a debate over surveillance techniques, but still must pay a penalty for illegally leaking a trove of classified intelligence documents. "We can certainly argue about the way in which Snowden did what he did, but I … [Link]
Mashable » 16 hostels that are way nicer than you'd expect a hostel to be
No accommodation has a worse reputation than a hostel. The word alone can conjure images of germ-ridden bunk beds, less-than-savory characters and sleepless nights caused by fear of a suitcase stealing. But no more. Hostels all around the world are redefining what low-cost accommodation can be. SEE ALSO: Where to go in 2016: Start making your travel plans for the new year now According … [Link]
Mashable » Snoop Dogg says he is boycotting the 'Roots' miniseries in expletive-laced video
A reboot of Roots, the 1977 miniseries based on Alex Haley's novel, debuts Monday on History, A&E and Lifetime. Snoop Dogg will definitely not be watching. The rapper posted an expletive-laced video message to Instagram on Monday criticizing films and television shows that focused on slavery and calling on his fans to boycott the four-part miniseries. "No disrespect, but I can't watch no motherfucking … [Link]
Mashable » Jon Snow thinks men also face sexism in Hollywood
Kit Harington wants you to know he's not just a head of good hair. (OK, great hair.) The Game of Thrones actor recently spoke with The Sunday Times Magazine and admitted that as a male actor, he has faced sexism and typecasting based on his "look." SEE ALSO: Kit Harington told a cop about Jon Snow's fate to avoid a speeding ticket … [Link]
Slashdot » Bitcoin Price Jumps 21% Over 4 Days, Reaching a 21-Month High
An anonymous reader shares a TechCrunch report: Bitcoin is back! Or at least, there are positive signs indicating that bitcoin might not be as dead as everybody thought. Bitcoins are now trading at $547.40 on Bitfinex (the largest USD/bitcoin exchange according to Bitcoinity). And it represents a big 21.4 percent price jump over just four days. Today's price represents a … [Link]
Mashable » Adele wants you to put down your damn camera, concert goers
Adele would kindly ask that you enjoy the real world in front of you instead of living life behind a camera lens. The singer took a moment during a recent concert to call out a fan recording the show, saying over cheers from the crowd, "I’m really here live. You can enjoy it live. This isn’t a DVD… There’s lots … [Link]
Slashdot » Telus To Shutter CDMA Service On January 31, 2017
An anonymous reader writes: With most Canadian mobile devices on some form of HSPA+ or LTE network, you don't hear mention of CDMA that often anymore. And for good reason; carriers like Telus, which still maintain their CDMA network for legacy customers, plan to mothball the tech over the next few years. We now have a definitive date when Telus … [Link]
Mashable » Americans honor the fallen in Memorial Day tributes
From the traditional laying of the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Monday at Arlington National Cemetery to tributes in Europe at cemeteries for those lost in World War II, Americans across the country and around the world payed their respects this weekend to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. See how Americans reflected on those who served and … [Link]
Slashdot » Estonian President Expresses Desire For More Digitally-Integrated Europe
In a wide-ranging interview with Ars Technica, Estonian President Toomas Hendrik talked about European Digital Single Market (DSM), an ambitious goal that seeks to make commerce flow as smoothly across the 28-member block as it does in the United States. He cites the example of iTunes. From the report: What Estonia and Finland are doing is a step towards the … [Link]
Mashable » Listen to an entire rap verse dedicated to the Damn Daniel meme
Meme to end all memes Damn Daniel already has its own EDM remix courtesy of DJ Bombs Away. Now, it's getting its own rap. Birmingham rapper Dapz on the Map has released the video for "Oh My Days," featuring a new verse referencing the viral video that launched Josh Holz and Daniel Lara to stardom and had us all wanting white Vans. … [Link]
Mashable » Barack Obama work, work, work, work works it like Rihanna
Cut taxes for everyone in the work, work, work, work, working class. Or something like that. President Obama "sings" Rihanna's "Work" and also sticks to the Democratic platform. John Oliver knows that bread pants would be man's greatest invention Drone footage of base jumpers in Norway is beautifully bonkers Try not to smile at a hairless dog dancing to a … [Link]
Slashdot » Canada's Energy Superpower Status Threatened As World Shifts Off Fossil Fuel
Robson Fletcher, reporting for CBC News: Canada's status as an "energy superpower" is under threat because the global dominance of fossil fuels could wane faster than previously believed, according to a draft report from a federal government think-tank obtained by CBC News. "It is increasingly plausible to foresee a future in which cheap renewable electricity becomes the world's primary power … [Link]
Mashable » Jamie Lynn Spears says she's 'not just someone's sister' in new TLC special
Jamie Lynn Spears is setting the record straight in her upcoming TLC special, Jamie Lynn Spears: When the Lights Go Out. "This is my story like you've never heard before," she says in a preview. "I'm not just a child star, and I'm not just someone's sister, and I'm not just a teen mom." The hourlong special, which will air on … [Link]
Mashable » Cool Pope's contouring game is A+ after hanging out with YouTube beauty bloggers
Even Pope Francis wants a lesson on contouring and shimmer. On Sunday, the Cool Pope spent an hour trading beauty secrets (we assume) and posing for selfies with 12 famous YouTubers, including beauty vlogger Louise Pentland of Sprinkle of Glitter. SEE ALSO: How I learned to love my incessant blushing After mastering the art of rainbow highlighting (again, we … [Link]
Slashdot » Net Neutrality Is Complicated: Wikipedia Founder Jimmy Wales
In an interview, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales backed the principle of Net neutrality, but added that enabling poor people to access the Internet is equally important. Wales also defended Wikipedia Zero, a project that aims to provide select services free of cost on mobile devices in developing markets. He said :Wikipedia Zero follows a very strict set of principles such … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Netatmo Launches Netatmo Connect, its Ecosystem for Developers
Netatmo, a smart home company, last week announced its ecosystem for third party developers. With Netatmo Connect, developers, product managers and marketing professionals can create relationships between their products, services or apps and Netatmo devices. More than 20 business partners and 14,000 developers already use Natatmo APIs through this platform. Netatmo Connect makes interactions possible for the smart home to … [Link]
Slashdot » Tesla To Hold Gigafactory Grand Opening on July 29
Tesla's mammoth 13-acre battery making Gigafactory isn't due to begin production on lithium ion cells until next year, but according to a report on Fortune, the factory's grand opening is to be held on July 29. According to a report on Bloomberg, as of earlier this month, only 14 percent of the Gigafactory has been built so far. Though, Tesla … [Link]
Mashable » John Oliver knows that bread pants would be man's greatest invention
Yes, the world has Internet, vaccines and Game of Thrones, but why the hell don't we have bread pants? Or an all-dog version of Blue Man Group. Or a biodegradable treadmill that knows when you've just given into a blissful, sedentary life. John Oliver demands answers. Drone footage of base jumpers in Norway is beautifully bonkers Try not to smile … [Link]
Mashable » 20 Marvel superheroes when they were young and dorky
Before they brought to life the world's most beloved superheroes, the stars at the forefront of Marvel's biggest films were just like us. Think geeky glasses, frosted tips and awkward photo poses. SEE ALSO: Marvel fans are totally ready to give Captain America a boyfriend See 20 of the biggest superheroes to grace the silver screen, long before they became … [Link]
WIRED » A Lot of Weird Stuff Has Been Happening in the Oceans
Whether the causes are El Nino or the “Blob” or ultimately climate change, The post A Lot of Weird Stuff Has Been Happening in the Oceans appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The White House Is Finally Prepping for an AI-Powered Future
The Obama administration is trying to get a handle on AI before the technology starts to think for itself. The post The White House Is Finally Prepping for an AI-Powered Future appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Review: Yuneec Typhoon H
How do you beat DJI at the quadcopter game? You build a hexacopter. The post Review: Yuneec Typhoon H appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » ASUS' ZenBook 3 Is Thinner, Lighter and Faster Than the MacBook
At the ongoing Computex trade show in China, Asus unveiled the ZenBook 3 laptop. The ZenBook 3's chassis measures 11.9mm while the whole body weighs 910g. At the event, the company's executive said that ZenBook 3 is better than both MacBook Air and the 12-inch MacBook. As for the specifications, the ZenBook 3, which is crafted from aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, … [Link]
WIRED » Game of Thrones Recap: The Power of Swords—and Sanctimony
The final confrontation might be many episodes away, but the major players vying for the the throne are starting to arm themselves for battle. The post Game of Thrones Recap: The Power of Swords—and Sanctimony appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » India rejects Apple's plans to sell refurbished iPhones, but might agree to Apple Stores
The Indian government has rejected Apple's proposal to sell refurbished iPhones in the country, but said it was considering the company's application seeking a waiver of the mandatory local sourcing rule to open its retail stores. SEE ALSO: Apple doubles down on India "We would not be in favour of whatever you may call them — used but refashioned, remodelled, updated… … [Link]
Mashable » A woman left a note at a bar to remind people what Memorial Day is about
A lieutenant didn't want the life of a fallen soldier lost in a three-day weekend of drinking. The unnamed woman left a pile of cash and a note at a bar to honor the memory of U.S. Army Capt. Jesse Ozbat, who was killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan four years ago. In a 2014 feature, Ozbat's younger brother Elijah said, … [Link]
Slashdot » Miami Money-Laundering Case May Define Whether Bitcoin Is Really Money
David Gilbert, reporting for IBTimes: Michell Espinoza, a 32-year-old computer programmer, was arrested for attempted money-laundering in 2014 when he sold $1,500 worth of bitcoin to undercover FBI agents who said they were going to use them to buy stolen credit cards. Now in a Florida courtroom, Espinoza and his lawyers are trying to get the charges dismissed on the … [Link]
Mashable » Vigil held for gorilla killed at Cincinnati Zoo
Animals rights activists held a vigil on Memorial Day for Harambe, the 17-year-old lowland gorilla killed at the Cincinnati Zoo after a child slipped into his exhibit. A special zoo response team killed the animal after concluding the 4-year-old boy's life was in danger. SEE ALSO: Child falls into zoo enclosure, survives encounter with massive gorilla Anthony Seta, a prominent … [Link]
Mashable » How driverless cars will change car ownership forever
Fast-forward 20 years. Driverless cars coast around every street in the country without a human driver behind the wheel. They've reached market saturation — the technology is as commonplace as cruise control is today. The rise of self-driving cars leads to a host of questions, of course, but for the moment let's focus on just one: Will you still be … [Link]
Slashdot » ARM's New CPU and GPU Will Power Mobile VR In 2017
An anonymous cites a story on The Verge: ARM, the company that designs the processor architectures used in virtually all mobile devices on the market, has used Computex Taipei 2016 to announce new products that it expects to see deployed in high-end phones next year. The Cortex-A73 CPU and Mali-G71 GPU are designed to increase performance and power efficiency, with … [Link]
Mashable » Preventing shark attacks with drones, smartphone apps and infrared cameras
CHATHAM, Massachusetts — From drones and smartphone apps to old-school flags and signs, a growing great white shark population along the East Coast has officials and researchers turning to responses both high- and low-tech to ensure safety for millions of beachgoers this summer. On Cape Cod, Massachusetts, new warning flags and signs are cropping up at some of the coastline's … [Link]
Mashable » Drone footage of base jumpers in Norway is beautifully bonkers
Life-endangering activities just look better when shot with a drone. Base jumpers plunging headfirst off the cliffs of Norway shared their experience with dizzying footage shot by a drone. Watch the Space Station's first inflatable habitat grow in new NASA time-lapse Adele wants you to put down your damn camera, concert goers Barack Obama work, work, work, work works it … [Link]
Mashable » I made iMovie magic on the iPad Pro
For the last few months, I spent hours creating a video celebrating my quarter century of marriage. It’s honestly too personal to show you, but what I learned in the process is not. You can make something quite awesome with an iPhone, iMovie (for the iPad) and an iPad Pro. When I got married, we couldn’t afford a videographer. We ended … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Do you get your best work done in coffee shops? Here’s why
It isn't the clattering of plates and the whir of the coffee machine that makes you work better – it's the contagious concentration of the other people [Link]
Slashdot » Hackers Stole 65 Million Passwords From Tumblr
Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai, reporting for Motherboard: On May 12, Tumblr revealed that it had found out about a 2013 data breach affecting 'a set of users' email addresses and passwords, but the company refused to reveal how many users were affected. As it turns out, that number is 65 million, according to an independent analysis of the data. Troy Hunt, a … [Link]
Mashable » Try not to smile at a hairless dog dancing to a grandma playing polka
Your life needs the weird wonderfulness of a grandma named Tillie playing polka on the accordion while a hairless dog named Nathan dances. Stay until the end for a bout of contagious giggles. Drone footage of base jumpers in Norway is beautifully bonkers Are you capable of loving anything as much as dogs love playing in water fountains? Honest Australian … [Link]
Mashable » Study helps explain why some new moms post nonstop on Facebook
Several years ago, Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan noticed something curious as she scrolled through Facebook: Many of her female friends used an image of their child as a personal profile photo. Even Schoppe-Sulli~ made the switch without fully realizing the implications. "It just kind of dawned on me at one point, 'Hey that's your identity, that’s a really profound statement,'" she told Mashable. "It&#~ saying, 'This … [Link]
WIRED » How Overwatch Became a Rarity: The Troll-Free Online Shooter
Overwatch’s lead designer opens up on how Blizzard crafted Overwatch not only to appeal to families, but create a happier player community. The post How Overwatch Became a Rarity: The Troll-Free Online Shooter appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Are you capable of loving anything as much as dogs love playing in water fountains?
Douse yourself in the joy of dogs frolicking in water fountains. Welcome to summer, humans. Adele wants you to put down your damn camera, concert goers Barack Obama work, work, work, work works it like Rihanna John Oliver knows that bread pants would be man's greatest invention Drone footage of base jumpers in Norway is beautifully bonkers Read more… More … [Link]
Mashable » France could be in for travel chaos with strikes affecting planes, trains and ports
PARIS — Travelers beware: French labor unions plan a string of strikes in the coming days that will target trains, the Paris subway system, ports and possibly airports. Unions are tapping months of public anger over a labor bill that would make it easier for employers to fire workers and lengthen the working week. SEE ALSO: Air travelers with disabilities … [Link]
Mashable » When birthday parties become holy birthday months
The birthday party is in crisis — and it's not getting better anytime soon. As children, birthday parties were simple, elegant affairs. Your parents fed you supermarket cake on beautifully branded, plastic tablecloths and prayed that you didn't ruin the whole event by spontaneously crying or vomiting. But millennials took those simple pleasures for granted, and now, many parties have … [Link]
Mashable » Asus ZenBook 3 will make your current laptop look fat
When Apple launched the 12-inch MacBook in 2015, it instantly became a benchmark for ultra-light computers, surpassed in portability by only a few models. The thinking behind Asus' new ultraportable, the ZenBook 3, seems to have been approximately this: Let's make a laptop that's even thinner and lighter than the MacBook, but more powerful and with a slightly larger screen. … [Link]
Mashable » 7 times we were sure Donald Trump wouldn't get the GOP nomination
WWE Hall of Famer Donald Trump has gained enough delegates to officially clinch the GOP nomination for president. And what little doubt there remains will be wiped away after California's June 7 primary, which Trump is expected to handily win, as he's the only GOP candidate with an active campaign. (California is a proportional delegate state, anyway, guaranteeing Trump enough … [Link]
Mashable » Asus Zenbo is an E.T.-like home robot with a touchscreen face
Writing about tech is often straightforward. But finding words for Asus' Zenbo home robot, announced just before the start of the Computex trade show in Taipei, is a tougher task. The multi-faceted robot is hard to categorize and, well, just plain weird. Designed to provide "assistance, entertainment and companionship to families," the Zenbo looks as if E.T. got together with an … [Link]
Mashable » Indian comedian faces police probe for Snapchat jokes about celebrities
Indian comedian Tanmay Bhat is facing a police probe for a face swapping video which features a mock conversation between veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar and cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar. The Snapchat video has been criticised by several Bollywood celebrities and politicians, even making it to national news television and started an online debate on humour. SEE ALSO: Indian comedian Kiku … [Link]
WIRED » Check Out the New Lava Flows From Kilauea and Piton de la Fournaise
Two island volcanoes in the middle of the Pacific and Indian oceans had new lava flows last week. The post Check Out the New Lava Flows From Kilauea and Piton de la Fournaise appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Food Has Eaten the Internet and It Tastes Like a Vampire Taco
People compulsively watch and share videos of food they'll never cook or eat. The reasons why may hold the secret to the future of media on the Internet. The post Food Has Eaten the Internet and It Tastes Like a Vampire Taco appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Fantastic Photos of Terrible Junk Food Around the World
Martin Parr puts your Instagram food porn to shame. The post Fantastic Photos of Terrible Junk Food Around the World appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Make Your Commute Fly by With These 5 Stellar Podcast Episodes
We’re all ears. The post Make Your Commute Fly by With These 5 Stellar Podcast Episodes appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Bruges Built an Underground Beer Pipeline to Improve Traffic
A challenging task in a city that's designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. The post Bruges Built an Underground Beer Pipeline to Improve Traffic appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » John McAfee Denied Libertarian Party Nomination For President
SonicSpike quotes an article at Reason: In a decisive rout for pragmatism over purity, the Libertarian Party has nominated former New Mexico Republican Governor and 2012 nominee Gary Johnson for president. Johnson came within an eyelash of winning on the first ballot, pulling 49.5 percent of the vote, just short of the required majority. (Libertarian activist Austin Petersen and software … [Link]
Mashable » The pieces may be moving into place for another major battle on 'Game of Thrones'
Another week on Game of Thrones, another Stark reunion — except this one comes under much more duress than the last one. "Blood of My Blood" picks up almost immediately where the heartbreaking "The Door" left off, with Meera trudging through the snow and Bran still warging in tow. If the show’s editing is any indication, the new Three-Eyed Raven … [Link]
Mashable » 'We don't want a police state': Edward Snowden slams Australian metadata laws
Whistleblower Edward Snowden has taken aim at Australia's metadata retention laws, which he claims violate the personal freedoms of all Australians. On Saturday, Snowden addressed an audience in Sydney, Australia via a teleconferencing robot at a Think Inc. event, An Evening With Edward Snowden. Snowden is the former National Security Agency contractor who was responsible for the massive leak of classified … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Understanding Compression – $15.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Understanding Compression" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-05-31 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Why the eCard is long overdue for a renaissance
I miss eCards. I do. I'll admit, I scoffed at them in my middle school years, but forgive me, please. That was a strange time when I didn't appreciate heartfelt messages, but loved to chug Nesquik and read American Idol forums. eCards were lame, I thought. Why did I need a birthday greeting from an army of trippy stars? Or a … [Link]
Mashable » Chinese company says critics of its laundry detergent ad overreacted
The makers of Chinese laundry detergent Qiaobi have issued a statement of apology after causing an uproar for its recent ad which many saw as blatantly racist. However, the apology came only after the company, Shanghai Leishang Cosmetics, initially brushed off criticism from foreign media and netizens, labelling them as "sensitive", reported The BBC. The ad depicts a Chinese woman … [Link]
Mashable » Artist turns Indian Tinder experiences into beautiful drawings
An Indian artist has been illustrating the real-life experiences of Tinder users in the country on Instagram and Facebook. Called the #100IndianTinderTales, the project crowdsources candid and intimate stories of love, desire and fleeting encounters. SEE ALSO: Couple gives the big, fat Indian wedding a vegan and eco-friendly twist Indu Harikumar, an illustrator and writer from Mumbai, began the '100 … [Link]
Mashable » Boy with dwarfism becomes best friends with dog with dwarfism
Dogs are pretty awesome at keeping people company, but for one Indigenous Australian boy with dwarfism his dog means even more than that — it's helped with self-acceptance. Quaden Bayles, 5, from Brisbane in Australia, has a common form of dwarfism called achondroplasia, which has resulted in him feeling uncomfortable in his first year of school. SEE ALSO: Batpup has … [Link]
Mashable » Asus' new ZenFone 3 smartphones range from big to gargantuan
Asus has kicked off the press day at the Computex trade show in Taipei with an absolutely enormous lineup of products. Among them are three new Android smartphones, the ZenFone 3, the ZenFone 3 Deluxe and ZenFone 3 Ultra, all of which share a similar, seamless metallic design but come in very different sizes. The ZenFone 3 Deluxe is perhaps … [Link]
Mashable » Photo of hostage Japanese journalist released nearly a year after he entered Syria
A new picture of Jumpei Yasuda has surfaced, nearly a year after the Japanese journalist entered Syria and went missing a month after, in July. The 42-year-old Yasuda is believed to be held by a militant al-Qaeda branch, called the Nusra Front, that is fighting the government. SEE ALSO: Missing Japanese journalist's captors post hostage video from Syria The group … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Why you don’t want your boss to help with your health
To boost health and profits, companies are offering wellness programmes that gather data on staff including steps, calories and even genetic information [Link]
Mashable » These two stubborn kookaburras fighting for a piece of food is a battle for the ages
The Battle of Waterloo. Luke Skywalker vs. Darth Vader. Netherlands vs. Portugal at the 2006 World Cup. Super Bowl XLIII. All of these epic battles pale into insignificance compared to these two kookaburra birds staring intently into each other's eyes in a fight for a single scrap of meat. SEE ALSO: These stunning photos of adorable penguins will make you want … [Link]
Slashdot » WWII Code-Breaker Dies At Age 95
An anonymous reader quotes an article from the Washington Post: Jane Fawcett, a British code-breaker during World War II who deciphered a key German message that led to the sinking of the battleship Bismarck — one of Britain's greatest naval victories during the war — died May 21 at her home in Oxford, England. She was 95… Fluent in German … [Link]
Mashable » This realistic food stationery will induce serious hunger pangs
"Please do not eat. Please store in a place that does not reach the hands of children." That's the disclaimer provided by Tokyo Kitsch — a Japanese online retailer selling knick-knacks — for their fake food stationery. SEE ALSO: This plate will absorb excess calories from your meals Sure enough, thanks to the realistic likeness of the stationery to popular … [Link]
Mashable » Honest Australian tourism ad looks beyond the beaches to reveal what's really going on
You're likely used to Australian Tourism ads waxing lyrical about the country's beaches with help from the sultry tones of Chris Hemsworth. There is inevitably a flipside to it all, and it's best reflected in an extremely honest ad for Australia produced by The Juice Media (credited as Australian Department of Environmental Irony and Mining Apocalypse). The ad will show … [Link]
Mashable » Students surprise Spanish teacher with hilarious video of himself
Teachers are like actors: the bigger the entrance, the more people will applaud. Students at Turner High School in Kansas City, Kansas love their Spanish teacher, Señor (Andr~ For months, Señor Ward has been greeting his students with the same over-the-top salutation: Buenos días! So the students decided to honor their teacher the best way they knew how: with Facebook video. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Woman couldn't save friend from crocodile attack after late-night dip in Australia
BRISBANE, Australia — A woman struggled in vain to drag her friend from a crocodile's jaws off a northeast Australian beach, police said on Monday. The pair were in shallow water at Thornton Beach in the World Heritage-listed Daintree National Park in Queensland state when the 46-year-old woman was taken by the crocodile late Sunday, Police Senior Constable Russell Parker … [Link]
Slashdot » Real-World Pong Created by Amateur Builders
sproketboy shares this article about a computer graphic designer who spent two years building a real-world version of the classic videogame Pong, played on a full-sized coffee table using only mechanical parts. The project's team apparently used a hard drive platter for the real-world scroll wheels controlling the paddles, aided by some large Arduinos and other homemade electronics (along with … [Link]
Mashable » The phones of 2017 will be all about VR
If you've tried virtual reality, whether or not it blew your mind probably depends on how you experienced it: whether it was with a high-end headset like the Oculus Rift or one that used a smartphone like the Samsung Gear VR. While today's flagship phones can provide a decent VR experience, they have shortcomings. Latency is an issue since the … [Link]
Popular Science » Inside Silicon Valley's Spaces And Tabs Debate
Entertainment With a special appearance from Mark Zuckerberg Inside Silicon Valley's Spaces And Tabs Debate… [Link]
Mashable » A new terrible father on 'Game of Thrones' gave the Internet daddy issues
Terrible fathers in Westeros? Blasphemy. Season 6, episode six of Game of Thrones introduced television viewers to Randyll Tarly, fat-shamer, Wildling-hater and father to Samwell Tarly. Sam, Pretty Woman Gilly and little adorable nugget of a baby Little Sam returned to Horn Hill for a nice family dinner, but Randyll couldn't just smile and be happy for Sam. SEE ALSO: 10 'Game of … [Link]
Mashable » Gilly got a 'Pretty Woman' moment on this week's 'Game of Thrones'
Warning: Spoilers. But about Gilly so you probably don't mind. This week's Game of Thrones seemed a little tamer than last week's bombastic episode, but it still had its moments. One of which had to be when Gilly got to meet Sam's family at the good castle Tarly. It was a tense dinner, not unlike many Thanksgivings. But Gilly let … [Link]
Mashable » Australians can't handle cold weather like the rest of the world
You'd have to say Australians have it pretty lucky when it comes to the weather, but that doesn't stop locals having a big old whinge when the temperature gets a little chilly. People in the city of Sydney have been having a rather excellent run with warm weather all throughout autumn (or fall, as our North American friends like to … [Link]
Mashable » Animal rights activists react to gorilla killing after child fell into zoo enclosure
Animal rights activists are reacting strongly on social media after a gorilla was killed at a Cincinnati zoo on Saturday. The 17-year-old male gorilla named Harambe was shot by a team at the zoo after a toddler fell into his enclosure. Video emerged of the terrifying incident, which showed the gorilla handling the four-year-old boy. SEE ALSO: Child falls into zoo … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2293: How Apple fixes Apple Music!
No headphone jack? No problem! [Link]
Mashable » More than 700 migrants feared dead in Mediterranean shipwrecks
Survivor accounts have pushed to more than 700 the number of migrants feared dead in Mediterranean Sea shipwrecks in the last two weeks of May 2016, even as European ships saved thousands of others in daring rescue operations. SEE ALSO: This ad will end in 25 seconds. Italian Navy rescues 500 migrants forced to jump off capsized boat The shipwrecks … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Criticize New DAO Ethereum VC Fund
Three cryptocurrency experts published a scientific paper Friday detailing seven attacks that could influence how the Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) allocates its Ether funds. An anonymous Slashdot reader writes, "Coincidentally or not, they released their work with one day before funding for the DAO closed, and not surprisingly, Ether's price went down, devaluing the DAO from $150 million to $132 … [Link]
Mashable » The fabulous lives of Bo and Sunny Obama
It's hardly a dog's life of just eating and sleeping for President Barack Obama's pets, Bo and Sunny. SEE ALSO: 'Southside With You' trailer: The Obamas' origin story is almost here The pair of Portuguese water dogs — Bo with his distinctive white chest and front paws, and the all-black Sunny — are canine ambassadors for the White House, very … [Link]
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