John Gordon Ross

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Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.

Mashable » Brooklyn rapper Troy Ave charged with attempted murder in Irving Plaza shooting

Tuesday 31 May 23:38:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f102384%2ftroy.ave.2Feed-tw Feed-fb Brooklyn rapper Troy Ave has been formally charged with attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon in the fatal shooting at T.I.'s show at New York's Irving Plaza last week.  Arriving in a wheelchair, the rapper born Roland Collins appeared in a Manhattan Criminal Court on Monday and asked for $50,000 bail, but a judge denied his request, according … [Link]

Slashdot » Apartment In US Asks Tenants To 'Like' Facebook Page Or Face Action

Tuesday 31 May 23:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes from a report via Business Standard: An apartment building in Salt Lake City has told tenants living in the complex to "like" its Facebook page or they will be in breach of their lease. Tenants of the City Park Apartments said they found a "Facebook addendum" taped to their doors last weekend, asking them to "like" … [Link]

Mashable » Ferrari just built a one-off supercar for a very lucky (and rich) British buyer

Tuesday 31 May 23:05:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f102059%2f69d7699e6b1f47298c68abb4ff3c7985Feed-tw Feed-fb Turns out, Ferrari will make you a one-of-one car, if you ask nicely — and pay dearly, I presume. SEE ALSO: Maserati's Ghibli S Q4 sparkles, bellows and dazzles. But is it any good? Ferrari just unveiled its latest creation: a one-off supercar called the 458 MM Speciale. It was commissioned by a British customer. The car has the chassis … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Google plans to replace smartphone passwords with trust scores

Tuesday 31 May 22:56:09 UTC 2016

Goodbye, Password1. Goodbye, 12345. You've been hearing it for years, but now it might really be happening: the password is dead [Link]

Slashdot » Panasonic To Stop Making LCD Panels For TVs

Tuesday 31 May 22:45:00 UTC 2016

AmiMoJo quotes a report from NHK WORLD: Japanese electronics maker Panasonic says it will stop making LCD panels for televisions, giving way to fierce price competition. The pullout from TV LCD manufacturing follows the company's withdrawal from plasma TV production 3 years ago. They say they will continue to manufacture LCD panels at the plant for products other than televisions, … [Link]

Mashable » More failed 'Star Wars' auditions, from Matthew McConaughey to Jon Hamm

Tuesday 31 May 22:40:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f10282%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb The cast and guests of Saturday Night Live just don't know when to quit when it comes to Star Wars auditions. Perhaps you remember all the excitement around a little movie called Star Wars: The Force Awakens in late 2015? And the selection of (fake) failed auditions from Saturday Night Live? Here's some more of that goodness. The sketch you saw back in … [Link]

Mashable » Inside Disney's digital 'newsroom': 'Our goal is to win the Internet every day'

Tuesday 31 May 22:30:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f102369%2fdisneyFeed-tw Feed-fb GLENDALE, Calif. —  The Disney Interactive Media office, located just 3 miles away from the Burbank studios, looks more like a newsroom than a division of a giant media corporation. There are several white boards (filled with scribbled plans and ideas), desks riddled with Disney swag and lots of young people typing away on laptops. And every day, at exactly … [Link]

Mashable » Yes, Beyoncé’s mom also listens to Beyoncé when she has a tough day

Tuesday 31 May 22:25:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f102217%2ftinaFeed-tw Feed-fb Beyoncé's mom is just like us. You know, in the sense that she also listens to Beyoncé music and sings in the car. On Sunday, Ms. Tina Lawson — aka Beyoncé’s mom — posted a super-relatable video on Instagram of herself singing along to her daughter’s song, “Freedom.”  SEE ALSO: Makeup artist unveils new Beyoncé-inspired edible lip gloss palette Queen … [Link]

Mashable » Teen casually wears Gina Rodriguez' Golden Globes dress to her prom

Tuesday 31 May 22:20:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f102273%2fginarodriguezpromdressFeed-tw Feed-fb Gina Rodriguez made good on a very sweet prom-ise. In March, the Jane the Virgin star offered to send her 2015 Golden Globes dress to a fan who tweeted about copying her look for prom, and her movie star night finally arrived. SEE ALSO: Find some school spirit with some of the best promposals of 2016 Jessica Cassanova rocked the Badgley … [Link]

Mashable » Stellar photo shows Space Station, Mercury simultaneously passing the sun

Tuesday 31 May 22:08:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f102198%2faa20f88e290f42798d06d5a27dacd155Feed-tw Feed-fb A cosmic coincidence produced an amazing image for a lucky photographer on the ground during a rare celestial alignment earlier this month. On May 9, Mercury passed in front of the sun, transiting our nearest star for the first time in close to a decade.  At one point as the transit occurred, the International Space Station also passed in front … [Link]

Mashable » Mobile ad blocking doubled worldwide last year — thanks in part to Alibaba

Tuesday 31 May 22:04:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f102062%2fsouth_parkFeed-tw Feed-fb Just more than one-fifth of the world's smartphone users now have an ad blocker. For publishers and other websites that make their livelihoods off of online advertising, that's perhaps the most disconcerting finding from a new report that offers no shortage of bleak news on the scope and spread of online ad blocking. SEE ALSO: Publishers using ad blocker blockers to … [Link]

Slashdot » US Court Says No Warrant Needed For Cellphone Location Data

Tuesday 31 May 22:00:00 UTC 2016

Dustin Volz, reporting for Reuters: Police do not need a warrant to obtain a person's cellphone location data held by wireless carriers, a U.S. appeals court ruled on Tuesday, dealing a setback to privacy advocates. The full 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, voted 12-3 that the government can get the information under a decades-old legal theory … [Link]

WIRED » Hack Brief: Your Old Myspace Account Just Came Back to Haunt You

Tuesday 31 May 21:58:03 UTC 2016

Hack Brief: Your Old Myspace Account Just Came Back to Haunt You360 million old Myspace accounts are vulnerable in one of the biggest hacks yet. The post Hack Brief: Your Old Myspace Account Just Came Back to Haunt You appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Popular Science » Hydrothermal Vents Are Way More Important Than We Thought

Tuesday 31 May 21:53:00 UTC 2016

Environment And are under attack Forty years since the discovery of hydrothermal vents in the deep ocean, a new review in Frontiers in Marine Science out last week describes what research has begun to… [Link]

Popular Science » Air Force Plan For 2030 Doesn't Mention The F-35

Tuesday 31 May 21:45:33 UTC 2016

Military The most expensive fighter jet in history is missing from the future, even though we're buying 1,700 of them The “Air Superiority 2030 Flight Plan,” a new document released by the Air Force today, is an attempt to identify the battlefields of the future. [Link]

Mashable » Chasing cheese down a hill is the ideal holiday celebration

Tuesday 31 May 21:32:05 UTC 2016

2016%2f05%2f31%2f57%2fcheeserollthumb.0cfdaFeed-tw Feed-fbIn Gloucestershire, there is a wonderful tradition in which people apparently hurl themselves down a hill to catch a wheel of cheese. It's called the annual Cooper Hill Cheese-Rolling event. And yes, it is as delightful as it soundsRead more: http://on.mash.to/1XMTta4 Read more…More about Video, Tradition, Cheese, Us World, and Videos [Link]

Slashdot » Samsung Starts Mass Producing New 512GB NVMe SSD That's Smaller Than a Stamp

Tuesday 31 May 21:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes from a report via PCWorld: Samsung announced late Monday night that it has begun mass producing a new SSD that is tinier than a postage stamp. PCWorld reports: "The PM971-NVMe fits up to 512GB of NAND flash, a controller, and RAM into a single BGA chip measuring 20mm x 16mm x 1.5mm and weighing just one … [Link]

Mashable » Texas town erects selfie statue because it's 2016

Tuesday 31 May 21:05:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f102220%2f38f8e108fea9483cb32521b2d0d1dceeFeed-tw Feed-fb Cell phones and selfies are apparently the swords of our time. Sugar Land, Texas has become the center of scrutiny over a statue recently erected in front of the city's town hall. The statue features two smiling woman, slightly hunched over as one of them snaps a selfie with a phone. SEE ALSO: Couple stranded on cliffside ledge saved by … [Link]

Mashable » Last laugh: How Steph Curry is the world's most subtle assassin

Tuesday 31 May 21:03:37 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f102235%2fcurryFeed-tw Feed-fb The Golden State Warriors — who left the NBA stratosphere months ago and now orbit Earth as a full-on pop-culture spectacle — did it again.  MVP point guard Steph Curry — who ditched NBA superstardom two exits back and is now a bonafide celebrity — did it again.  Golden State's latest marvel was perhaps the most stunning feat in a … [Link]

Mashable » VR is the hottest thing in tech, now here come the gadgets

Tuesday 31 May 21:00:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101917%2f43e98e447ae0416eab2d2f693523fe21Feed-tw Feed-fb TAIPEI, Taiwan — If there was any doubt that the tech industry sees VR as the next big thing, this year's Computex trade show killed it. Annually held in Taipei, the show is typically where mostly Asia-based manufacturers preview the PCs, tablets and phones that will be on store shelves about six months down the line. And by the looks … [Link]

Slashdot » Nearly 1 In 4 People Abandon Mobile Apps After Only One Use

Tuesday 31 May 21:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes from a report via TechCrunch: According to a new study on mobile app usage, nearly one in four mobile users only use an app once. TechCrunch reports: "Based on data from analytics firm Localytics, and its user base of 37,000 applications, user retention has seen a slight increase year-over-year from 34 percent in 2015 to 38 … [Link]

Mashable » Amy Schumer reminds body shamers that she's a Greek goddess

Tuesday 31 May 20:56:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f102213%2famyschumernudeFeed-tw Feed-fb Trolls should always remember that they really don't know who they're messing with and could very well be invoking the wrath of the gods.  Amy Schumer shared an image created by a fan on Instagram pointing out that Annie Leibovitz portrait of Schumer looks a lot like one of the most iconic portrayals of beauty of all time — the … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Expands Android Pay APIs

Tuesday 31 May 20:48:40 UTC 2016

Selling something online? Google wants to help you get paid. The company has made improvements to several existing Android Pay APIs and even rolled out a new Android Pay API all in the name of removing those roadblocks that often stymie mobile transactions. [Link]

Mashable » This Android phone will put military-grade security in your pocket — for $14,000

Tuesday 31 May 20:46:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f102142%2f616112eee84b4dbfbc34463c2da62ce7Feed-tw Feed-fb The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge costs less than $800. The new Solarin Android smartphone costs £9,500, which is about $14,000. SEE ALSO: Android Nougat? Android Nachos? Google wants you to name Android N The team behind Solarin, Sirin Labs, announced the details on its super-expensive smartphone Tuesday, which the company said is designed for international businesspeople who want to keep sensitive … [Link]

Mashable » Nerdy math lover wants to show off their sweet summer tan

Tuesday 31 May 20:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f102082%2f5d6a264c9b5b4d9f937e6a4cdde94a82Feed-tw Feed-fb Summer is here and that means it's the perfect season to work on your tan. Of course, if you're a trigonometry nerd, any time of year is good for finding tangents. SEE ALSO: British teens had the funniest reactions to their nightmarish maths exam Nothing says summer like a clever pun — or a math equation. Image: REDDIT, KENBUSCUS917 Read … [Link]

Mashable » 'Mary Poppins Returns' set for Xmas 2018, and yes, Lin Manuel-Miranda's in

Tuesday 31 May 20:16:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f102194%2fthumb__7_Feed-tw Feed-fb Get ready for a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Christmas in 2018. Disney announced on Tuesday that its Mary Poppins sequel, titled Mary Poppins Returns, will bow for the holiday that's still more than two years off. The studio confirmed that Hamilton mastermind Lin-Manuel Miranda will star alongside Oscar nominee Emily Blunt, who's in the title role. Miranda will play a new character named Jack, a street … [Link]

Slashdot » PayPal To Suspend Business Operations In Turkey Following License Denial

Tuesday 31 May 20:15:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Stack: PayPal has announced the suspension of its business operations in Turkey as of June 6, citing failure to obtain a new license for its service in the country. Turkey has made recent efforts to promote its own domestic tech sector, advancing censorship laws and other regulation to push large international companies … [Link]

Mashable » Guy creates clever way to find a new roommate

Tuesday 31 May 20:06:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f102067%2f3c4fe343e7dc4d7aa63f59e5644b6c57Feed-tw Feed-fb Anyone who has ever attempted to find a decent roommate can understand just how terrible the experience can be. And, if you don't choose wisely, you could end up living with someone (and their dirty dishes) for a long time.  So, after living through a few horrible roommates and the process of finding one, Alfredo Salkeld wanted to find a … [Link]

New Scientist – News » World’s environment parliament agrees 25 steps to save the Earth

Tuesday 31 May 20:00:38 UTC 2016

A major meeting of world environment ministers has adopted resolutions to tackle global problems, but most of these are unlikely to usher in much change [Link]

Popular Science » Asteroids, Not Comets, Brought Bulk Of Moon's Water

Tuesday 31 May 19:52:54 UTC 2016

Space A very special delivery Comets may not have played as big of a part in the moon’s early surface as once thought. [Link]

Popular Science » Solve A Rubik’s Cube With Augmented Reality

Tuesday 31 May 19:48:00 UTC 2016

Technology Puzzle no more Rubik’s Cube Augmented Reality… [Link]

Mashable » Charles Ferguson's new documentary explores global warming causes and solutions

Tuesday 31 May 19:45:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f10274%2ffad3c4fd965e4af1a51a29e22ea9f616Feed-tw Feed-fb It's been a decade since Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth came out in theaters, and we're still at the beginning stages of addressing human-caused global warming.  Now, a new documentary from Academy Award-winning director Charles Ferguson, who directed The Inside Job and No End In Sight, tackles climate change in a comprehensive way by telling the stories of key players on … [Link]

Mashable » Hackers are selling account credentials for 400 million Tumblr and MySpace users

Tuesday 31 May 19:28:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f102014%2fgettyimages-502192161Feed-tw Feed-fb The latest trend in Internet security is selling login credentials from years-old hacks. MySpace and Tumblr have recently joined LinkedIn on the list of websites that had millions of login credentials stolen and put up for sale later. SEE ALSO: Microsoft will no longer let you use '12345' as your password Tumblr and MySpace were both hacked in 2013, but … [Link]

Slashdot » Instagram Announces New Business Tools: Contact Option, Deeper Analytics

Tuesday 31 May 19:25:00 UTC 2016

Instagram on Tuesday announced it is adding more features for the business users. The platform, which has over 200,000 advertisers, is debuting three new features including business profiles. Businesses will also get a "contact" button on their profiles which they can use to interact with the customers via call, text, or email. Instagram is also giving businesses access to deeper … [Link]

Mashable » Dan Aykroyd calls new 'Ghostbusters' 'brilliant,' funnier than the original

Tuesday 31 May 19:13:22 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f102100%2fdanFeed-tw Feed-fb Hey trolls — Dan Aykroyd has seen the new, all-female reboot of Ghostbusters … and absolutely loves it. The actor, who co-wrote and starred in the original comedy classic, says he saw a test screening of the new film and it was "brilliant." "It has more laughs and more scares than the first 2 films plus Bill Murray is in … [Link]

Mashable » Iran's new data policy could mean end of local access to Telegram app

Tuesday 31 May 18:54:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f102006%2ftelegrm8976Feed-tw Feed-fb One of the popular messaging apps in Iran, Telegram, will soon be forced to hand over user data to local government authorities, according to reports The rule, initiated by Iran's Supreme Council of Cyberspace, is set to go into effect in one year and will require all messaging apps to use servers located within the country SEE ALSO: Messaging app … [Link]

Mashable » Dell announces gargantuan 17-inch 2-in-1 laptop because… why?

Tuesday 31 May 18:49:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101745%2fdell-17-inch-2-in-1Feed-tw Feed-fb Dell has officially gone too far.  At Computex in Taipei, Taiwan, Dell announced a whole bunch of new laptops in various screen sizes, most of which are hardware refreshes. But the biggest "Oh god, why?" device is the 17-inch Inspiron 7000 2-in-1. SEE ALSO: Asus ZenBook 3 will make your current laptop look fat It's already ridiculous that companies make … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Would You Recommend Updating To Windows 10?

Tuesday 31 May 18:45:00 UTC 2016

Plenty of users are skeptical about upgrading to Windows 10. While they understand that Microsoft's newest desktop operating system comes with a range of interesting features, they are paranoid about the repeated update fiascos that have spoiled the experience for many users. Reader Quantus347 writes: Whenever I think of Windows 10 these days I, like so many others out there, … [Link]

Popular Science » Watch A 100-Year-Old Naval Battle In Animation

Tuesday 31 May 18:28:00 UTC 2016

Military World War I's Battle of Jutland Battle of Jutland animated. [Link]

Mashable » It'll be harder to grab an Uber in Taipei as harsher crackdowns begin

Tuesday 31 May 18:24:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101984%2fap_840296758236Feed-tw Feed-fb TAIPEI, Taiwan — Commuters in Taipei will probably have to go back to regular cabs for the next couple of weeks. Uber drivers in Taipei are getting ready to take a break from driving on Wednesday, as police will begin stepping up vigilance around the outlawed private cars. SEE ALSO: Thai government stops ride-hailing motorbike services 2 months into operation … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Walgreens Continues Developer-Focused Strategy with Two More APIs

Tuesday 31 May 18:15:45 UTC 2016

Walgreens continues to expand its API strategy with two new APIs: the Store Locator API and the Digital Offers API. The Store Locator API allows partners to retrieve realtime, dynamic store location information about over 8,200 store locations. [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft, Facebook, YouTube and Others Agree To Remove Hate Speech Across the EU

Tuesday 31 May 18:05:00 UTC 2016

Tech giants in conjunction with European Union are taking a stand to fight hate speech. Microsoft, Twitter, YouTube, Google, and Facebook have launched "code of conduct" aimed at fighting racism and xenophobia across Europe. The companies aren't legally obligated, but have agreed to "public commitments" to review the "majority of valid notifications for removal of illegal hate speech" in less … [Link]

WIRED » Lo and Behold: Watch Werner Herzog Ask Elon Musk to Take Him to Mars

Tuesday 31 May 18:00:27 UTC 2016

Lo and Behold: Watch Werner Herzog Ask Elon Musk to Take Him to MarsCheck out the premiere of the latest trailer for Werner Herzog's documentary about the internet—and its effects on our world—here. The post Lo and Behold: Watch Werner Herzog Ask Elon Musk to Take Him to Mars appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Taste the fiery, slow motion rainbow with the Slo Mo Guys

Tuesday 31 May 17:53:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f10265%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Don't settle for boring ol' regular fire when you can have crazy cool rainbow fire. Under the cover of darkness, The Slo Mo Guys combine colored tiki torch oil with a small flame to create beautiful bursts of vibrant fire. Selena Gomez is a runaway hitchhiking with Paul Rudd in new Netflix film Confused and adorable puppy meets BB-8 for the first … [Link]

Mashable » Lauren Conrad answers your prayers, will star in 10th anniversary special of 'The Hills'

Tuesday 31 May 17:40:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f102027%2flcFeed-tw Feed-fb It's time to queue up some Natasha Bedingfield. Lauren Conrad, reality star turned entrepreneur, announced she's going back to her roots for a tenth anniversary special of The Hills. The MTV reality series is officially a decade old today and a special will air on August 2, Conrad says. SEE ALSO: Lauren Conrad is being sued for allegedly stealing pictures of … [Link]

Slashdot » Hackers Find Bugs, Extort Ransom, Call It a Public Service

Tuesday 31 May 17:25:00 UTC 2016

Reader msm1267 shares a report on ThreatPost about an ongoing security trend: Crooks breaking into enterprise networks are holding data they steal for ransom under the guise they are doing the company a favor by exposing a flaw. The criminal act is described as bug poaching and is becoming a growing new threat to businesses vulnerable to attacks.Hackers are extorting … [Link]

Popular Science » See The Difference One Year Makes In Artificial Intelligence Research

Tuesday 31 May 17:21:54 UTC 2016

Technology An improved way of learning about neural networks This Is The Difference One Year Makes In Artificial Intelligence Research… [Link]

Mashable » Breaking down Bran's bizarre vision from the latest 'Game of Thrones' epsiode

Tuesday 31 May 17:10:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101834%2fscreen_shot_2016-05-31_at_10.33.15_amFeed-tw Feed-fb Warning: This post contains spoilers from season 6, episode 6 of Game of Thrones.  This week's Game of Thrones involved another complex and action-packed vision for Bran Stark — a result of the death of the older Three-Eyed Raven who, according to show runner David Benioff during a post-episode interview, had to, "upload all this knowledge to Bran," before being … [Link]

Mashable » Record warm ocean temperatures killed large parts of the northern and central Great Barrier Reef

Tuesday 31 May 17:07:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101976%2fdeaddyingreefFeed-tw Feed-fb In March, coral reef scientists first raised the alarm about the third-ever global coral bleaching event reaching the iconic Great Barrier Reef in Australia.  Now, following detailed surveys of 84 of those coral reefs, researchers say mass bleaching due to record warm ocean temperatures has killed 35% of corals on the northern and central Great Barrier Reef, while southern areas … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Orcas are first non-humans whose evolution is driven by culture

Tuesday 31 May 17:00:12 UTC 2016

Genomes of 50 whales from different social niches reveal that their varying cultures are also genetically distinct [Link]

Mashable » Instagram will finally give businesses an official presence on its platform

Tuesday 31 May 17:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101422%2f98b32d1f1c564f538bb6e030d65914e6Feed-tw Feed-fb Businesses will soon be able to find a new home on Instagram. The photo sharing app previewed new profiles and tools for businesses Tuesday, which will be available to people in the U.S., New Zealand and Australia in the next few months. SEE ALSO: Stop turning eating time into life-or-death food photoshoots The update, which we first got a look … [Link]

Mashable » 'Fable' unexpectedly returns as a virtual card game

Tuesday 31 May 16:58:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f10241%2f6bec60b9cdb949e797a6efa4993669e7Feed-tw Feed-fb Lionhead Studios is gone, but that hasn't stopped a group of ex-Fable developers from finishing work on one of their former team's last projects: Fable Fortune. It's a virtual card game in the spirit of games like Hearthstone or Magic: The Gathering. Lionhead was working on Fable Fortune during the 18 months before it closed, and the game is now in the hands … [Link]

Mashable » Selena Gomez is a runaway hitchhiking with Paul Rudd in new Netflix film

Tuesday 31 May 16:56:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f10246%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f101965_2fselenaFeed-tw Feed-fb If there's anyone a hitchhiker can trust, it's Paul Rudd.  The actor stars in the new Netflix original film The Fundamentals of Caring as Ben, a caretaker for a wheelchair-bound boy named Trevor (Craig Roberts). The film is based on a novel by Jonathan Evison. SEE ALSO: Selena Gomez crumpled up a fan's 'Marry Justin' sign at her concert During a … [Link]

Mashable » Surfer Blood guitarist Thomas Fekete dies at 27

Tuesday 31 May 16:49:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101997%2fthomas.feketeFeed-tw Feed-fb Thomas Fekete, the 27-year-old guitarist for Florida alt-rock band Surfer Blood, has died after a battle with a rare form of cancer. Fekete's wife, Jess, announced the news on his GoFundMe page, which was launched last year to help cover treatment costs when he was diagnosed. "It was an absolute privilege to stand next to Thomas and face this monster head … [Link]

Slashdot » Tor Browser 6.0: Ditches SHA-1 Support, Uses DuckDuckGo For Default Search Results

Tuesday 31 May 16:45:00 UTC 2016

The version 6.0 of Tor Browser, a free software for enabling anonymous communication, is now available to download. The new version introduces several changes, including disabling SHA-1 support, and removing Mac Gatekeeper issue. Another big change is that Tor now uses DuckDuckGo for search results by default. The Tor Project, people behind Tor, add that the "updater is not relying … [Link]

Popular Science » Here's Some Slow Motion Lightning To Brighten Your Day

Tuesday 31 May 16:42:37 UTC 2016

Science Until we can capture it in a bottle, slo mo footage is the best way to study this force of nature Under normal circumstances, lightning is fast. Lightning fast. Blink-and-you'll miss it fast. [Link]

Mashable » Former attorney general says Edward Snowden performed 'public service'

Tuesday 31 May 16:39:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101807%2fap_16151677375115Feed-tw Feed-fb Former United States Attorney General Eric Holder, the man who led the Justice Department as the administration of President Barack Obama prosecuted a record number of governmental leaks, caught a few people by surprise over the long weekend when he praised the man behind one of the largest leaks of government information in history.  "We can certainly argue about the way … [Link]

Mashable » Inside Uber’s auto-lease machine, where almost anyone can get a car

Tuesday 31 May 16:35:44 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101996%2fuberFeed-tw Feed-fb In its relentless pursuit for growth, Uber needs new drivers, and many of those drivers need cars. To help them get started, Uber has been offering short-term leases since July through a wholly owned Delaware-based subsidiary called Xchange Leasing, LLC. It partners with auto dealerships, advertises to drivers, manages risk, and even pays repo men to chase down cars whose … [Link]

Popular Science » This Might Be The Largest Sponge In The World

Tuesday 31 May 16:34:00 UTC 2016

Animals Cleanup on the ocean floor! In a paper published last week in Marine Biodiversity researchers described the discovery of a giant sponge, measuring an estimated 12 feet by 7 feet, found 7,000 feet… [Link]

Mashable » 'Modern Lovers,' a summer love story with a very Brooklyn twist, is our next MashReads pick

Tuesday 31 May 16:33:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101833%2fmodern-loversFeed-tw Feed-fb "Choices were easy to make until you realized how long life could be." So writes Emma Straub in her new book Modern Lovers, our next choice for MashReads's social book club here at Mashable. Modern Lovers follows two families — longtime friends and former college bandmates — each confronting various crossroads in their friendships and marriages. There's Zoe and Jane, who are struggling to decide … [Link]

Mashable » The Pope basically became BFFs with 11 YouTubers over the weekend

Tuesday 31 May 16:30:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101864%2fcopia_de_copia_de_214a1750Feed-tw Feed-fb Pope Francis loves YouTubers as much as teens do. In a meeting with 11 YouTube stars on Sunday, the pontiff discussed how digital stars can "harness their influence in helping promote tolerance, empathy, and understanding on the web," YouTube said in a release. The diverse group of creators — who collectively have 27 million subscribers — flocked to the Vatican from … [Link]

Mashable » Director makes trailer showing why the world needs LGBT superheroes

Tuesday 31 May 16:20:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101738%2fcover3Feed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — The Twitterverse has spoken. Last week #GiveCaptainAmericaABoyfriend trended on Twitter, just weeks after #GiveElsaAGirlfriend trended. Both called for greater LGBT representation in Hollywood.  SEE ALSO: 14 LGBT superheroes you need to know about One director heard these cries and decided to take matters into his own hands, producing a trailer to show what better LGBT representation could look like.  … [Link]

Mashable » Mophie's new iPhone cases let you charge wirelessly

Tuesday 31 May 16:05:13 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101940%2fmophie-wirelessFeed-tw Feed-fb One of the rumored features headed to the iPhone 7 is wireless charging. But if you have an iPhone 6/6S or iPhone 6 Plus/6S Plus, you don’t have to wait, thanks to a new charging case from Mophie. Dubbed the Juice Pack Wireless, the new cases from Mophie bring wireless charging to the classic Mophie ecosystem. SEE ALSO: The Air … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple To Extend iPhone's Product Cycle; Shift To 32GB Internal Storage On Base Model: Reports

Tuesday 31 May 16:05:00 UTC 2016

According to Japanese outlet Nikkei, which has a good track record, Apple is planning to extend its iPhone's product cycle. The Cupertino, California-based company, which currently utilizes the same design language for two years, now plans to make major refreshes to its iconic smartphone every three years. The report claims that Apple is changing the refresh cycle as it struggles … [Link]

Mashable » Massive alligator takes an afternoon stroll on a golf course

Tuesday 31 May 15:51:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f10242%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb "That is the biggest freakin' alligator I have ever seen in my life." A massive gator was spotted at the Buffalo Creek Golf Club in Palmetto, Florida, last Wednesday, though the footage finally started to take off this weekend.  SEE ALSO: Massive alligator eats another alligator like it's NBD Pro shop clerk Wendy Schofiel told News 3 that the giant … [Link]

Mashable » 5 financial planning tips for newly married couples

Tuesday 31 May 15:51:23 UTC 2016

2016%2f05%2f31%2f8c%2fbridal636018_1280.b535cFeed-tw Feed-fbPlanning for your own future can be tough, but planning for someone else’s as well can add an additional layer of difficulty. After marriage, couples should sit down together to discuss their current financial situations, assess their life goals — as well as their financial goals — and determine how to best plan for the future. Along with consulting an advisor, … [Link]

Mashable » 1 simple concept that will help you invest with confidence

Tuesday 31 May 15:50:10 UTC 2016

2016%2f05%2f31%2f45%2fcalculator385506_1920.18c1dFeed-tw Feed-fbThere’s money in your pocket and you think you know what to do with it. But as you walk toward the bank — clutching your savings in your hands — suddenly, you imagine a two-headed monster blocking your path. And it's terrifying. One head is cool and soft-spoken when it whispers in your ear that investing is the responsible thing to … [Link]

Mashable » Nearly 46 Million People Trapped in Modern Slavery, Report Finds

Tuesday 31 May 15:49:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101945%2fslaveryFeed-tw Feed-fb Nearly 46 million people across the globe are living in modern slavery, a system of exploitation that governments and businesses must do more to end, according to the Walk Free Foundation. The Australia-based rights group on Tuesday released its global slavery index, which tracks the number of people stuck in "situations of exploitation that a person cannot refuse or leave … [Link]

Mashable » Things got real weird at the Libertarian National Convention

Tuesday 31 May 15:45:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101822%2f0f3814ec7652433594beaa68f8be329dFeed-tw Feed-fb If you thought the 2016 election was a shit show, the Libertarian party just bumped it up a few notches.  The party dedicated to extremely limited government and completely open free market economics held its national convention on Sunday, and boy was it exciting.  SEE ALSO: Barack Obama work, work, work, work works it like Rihanna From one dude stripping … [Link]

Mashable » This hero dog rolls around NYC in a tiny white BMW

Tuesday 31 May 15:45:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f10235%2fa9631c7837b14d76a13be30c40836fdaFeed-tw Feed-fb "Making my way downtown, walking fast, faces pass and I'm homebound," Luigi Maestro the shih tzu sings to himself (probably). He's rolling down the sidewalk on Manhattan's Upper East Side in a dog-sized BMW with his mom, author Anisha Lakhani, trailing behind, driving the car with a remote control. Neil Paine, a sportswriter at FiveThirtyEight, spotted the pair on May 29 and snapped … [Link]

Mashable » Paris mayor announces opening of first 'humanitarian camp' in the city

Tuesday 31 May 15:36:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101887%2fap_091205039463Feed-tw Feed-fb Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo has announced the opening of the first official refugee camp in the French capital. She says it will open within the next six weeks. During a press conference Tuesday, Hidalgo stressed that the new "humanitarian camp" would conform to UN regulations.  SEE ALSO: British people are among the most welcoming to refugees, Amnesty says She said … [Link]

Mashable » The Batman-themed Galaxy S7 Edge is more than just aesthetics

Tuesday 31 May 15:32:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101748%2f7e2ae7708eeb4398903954bbb086eca9Feed-tw Feed-fb Samsung announced a new souped-up, Batman-themed Galaxy S7 Edge and it looks like something Bruce Wayne would bring along in his late-night jaunts for justice. It's called the Injustice Edition and is coming out in June, three years after the video game Injustice: Gods Among Us was released. The new phone is sleek and jet black with gold accents, including a golden … [Link]

Slashdot » Intel Launches Its First 10-Core Desktop CPU With Broadwell-E

Tuesday 31 May 15:25:00 UTC 2016

Two years since the release of Intel's Haswell-E platform, which popularized 8-core processor to users. On Tuesday, the chipmaker unveiled Broadwell-E family, which consists of an "Extreme Edition" of Core i7 chipset that has 10 cores and 20 threads. (Do note that Intel is intentionally not calling it deca-core.) Intel says the Extreme Edition is designed for games, content creators, … [Link]

Mashable » Emilia Clarke wants to play James Bond

Tuesday 31 May 15:24:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101780%2f221898905fc4452d9408361745eb0f67Feed-tw Feed-fb Count the British secret service among worlds the Khaleesi's would like to conquer. While on a promotional tour for Me Before You, Emilia Clarke told UK newspaper The Daily Star that she has "a lot of unrealized dreams," including the role of James Bond. She also joked about who she'd like to have as her "Bond boy." SEE ALSO: 16 … [Link]

Mashable » Guy who promised to eat his shirt if the Warriors won eats his words, then his shirt

Tuesday 31 May 15:20:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101767%2fyummyFeed-tw Feed-fb The Golden State Warriors are headed to the NBA Finals, and this poor guy is likely headed to the bathroom. In the comment section of r/nba's Western Finals Game 5 post-game thread, at which point the Thunder were leading the Warriors 3-2, Cavaliers fan PARTYxDIRTYDAN promised that if the Splash Brothers and Co. were able to stage a comeback against the … [Link]

Popular Science » Another Nail In The Antibiotic Coffin

Tuesday 31 May 15:16:37 UTC 2016

From Our Blogs: Under The Microscope The arrival of an antibiotic resistant gene in the US has moved us closer to the post-antibiotic era The discovery of a bacterium capable of resistant many antibiotics including colistin is fearful but these drugs are not quite at their end. [Link]

Mashable » 7 initial ways you can be a better mental health ally and advocate

Tuesday 31 May 15:15:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f100225%2fmental_awarenessFeed-tw Feed-fb Approximately 1 in 5 American adults experience mental illness every year. Even if you don't live with mental illness, someone close to you likely does. "Mental health is a community issue," says mental health activist Dior Vargas. And that means we should do our part in providing a community of acceptance and support. SEE ALSO: This text line is helping teens … [Link]

Mashable » Daughter immediately regrets showing dad her new knife tattoo

Tuesday 31 May 15:11:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101764%2fdadtattooFeed-tw Feed-fb Everyone knows that dad jokes are the worst best jokes. Last Thursday, Twitter user teenagepuppy confirmed this by sharing the hilarious reaction her dad had upon discovering her new tattoo. SEE ALSO: Dad cheers up his teen son with a pun-derful and inspiring card The girl tweeted a photograph of herself looking slightly annoyed, showcasing a tattoo of a knife on … [Link]

Popular Science » China Goes Big With One of World's Largest Support Ships

Tuesday 31 May 15:03:45 UTC 2016

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Popular Science » This Is What It Looks Like When You Inflate A Habitat On The Space Station

Tuesday 31 May 14:52:20 UTC 2016

Space NASA successfully blew up the BEAM module over the weekend While we were grilling and camping over Memorial Day weekend, NASA was setting up its own pop-up tent on the International Space Station. [Link]

Mashable » What's the best YA series of all time? Round 4 of #OneTrueYA bracket

Tuesday 31 May 14:51:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101735%2fhttps---blueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com-uploads-card-image-100684-https---blueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com-uploads-card-image-99270-https---blueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com-uploads-card-image-97032-yabooks-headerFeed-tw Feed-fb We're one step closer to finding the Internet's favorite YA series, and the results may surprise you. As we enter the semi-finals of our #OneTrueYA bracket, the Round 3 winners have been chosen and are the winners of their respective genres. Did your favorites make it? SEE ALSO: What's the best YA series of all time? Round 3 of #OneTrueYA … [Link]

WIRED » A Batman Memoir and 4 More Comics You Should Read in June

Tuesday 31 May 14:51:38 UTC 2016

A Batman Memoir and 4 More Comics You Should Read in JuneHere are the comics you should pick up next month—and not just the superhero stuff. The post A Batman Memoir and 4 More Comics You Should Read in June appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » The Romanian Teen Hacker Who Hunts Bugs to Resist the Dark Side

Tuesday 31 May 14:51:37 UTC 2016

The Romanian Teen Hacker Who Hunts Bugs to Resist the Dark SideRomanian teenager Alex Coltuneac supports himself by hacking major US websites. Legally. The post The Romanian Teen Hacker Who Hunts Bugs to Resist the Dark Side appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Absurd Creatures: Fish Think They’re Safe From Birds But This Bird Is Like LOL

Tuesday 31 May 14:51:36 UTC 2016

Absurd Creatures: Fish Think They’re Safe From Birds But This Bird Is Like LOLFor a bird called the kingfisher, impalement is a way of life. The post Absurd Creatures: Fish Think They're Safe From Birds But This Bird Is Like LOL appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » ‘Unusual’ Doesn’t Even Begin to Describe This Exhibition

Tuesday 31 May 14:51:35 UTC 2016

‘Unusual’ Doesn’t Even Begin to Describe This ExhibitionProgressland is all about “the genesis of exploration and the human desire to look beyond what we know.” The post 'Unusual' Doesn't Even Begin to Describe This Exhibition appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Techies Are Trying to Turn the NBA Into the World’s Biggest Sports League

Tuesday 31 May 14:51:34 UTC 2016

Techies Are Trying to Turn the NBA Into the World’s Biggest Sports LeagueWhile other US leagues struggle to build international interest, the NBA has leveraged social media and new technology to build a huge global following. The post Techies Are Trying to Turn the NBA Into the World's Biggest Sports League appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Slashdot » Samsung To Roll Out In-TV Ads To Legacy Displays Via Software Update

Tuesday 31 May 14:45:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: According to an insider at Samsung's growing advertising team in New York, the second-largest consumer tech manufacturer in the world is planning to retrofit older network-connected TVs to display tiled ads via a software update. The South Korean company, which has seen a 20.9% decline in television sales in Q1 of 2016 under fierce competition from … [Link]

Mashable » Newly formed incubator Bachmanity had a launch party and it was absolute insanity

Tuesday 31 May 14:43:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101817%2fsilicon_valley-bachmanity-leadFeed-tw Feed-fb Erlich Bachman and Nelson "Big Head" Bighetti officially unveiled their newly-formed venture capital firm Bachmanity last weekend with an elaborately staged launch party. And it was a party that sent a clear message: The duo plans to spare no expense when it comes to their latest entrepreneurial effort. The Hawaiian-themed rager — which took place inside the grim, crumbling walls … [Link]

Mashable » Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, 68, becomes father to twins

Tuesday 31 May 14:35:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101777%2fronnieFeed-tw Feed-fb Ronnie Wood, the 68-year-old guitarist of the Rolling Stones, is a new father. His wife Sally, 38, gave birth to twin girls Monday night. His publicist confirmed the news. "Ronnie & Sally Wood are delighted to announce the birth of their twins Gracie Jane (6lb) & Alice Rose (5.7lb)," a statement released to BBC says.  "The girls arrived on May … [Link]

WIRED » 10 Instagram Accounts to Feed Your Inner Transportation Nerd

Tuesday 31 May 14:30:26 UTC 2016

10 Instagram Accounts to Feed Your Inner Transportation NerdAll the big, beautiful trains, planes, buses, and infrastructure projects worthy of your perfectly-curated feed. The post 10 Instagram Accounts to Feed Your Inner Transportation Nerd appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » This is why you shouldn't bring World War II relics to a train station

Tuesday 31 May 14:14:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101663%2f3e5a32c87831414e9485c3feab37862eFeed-tw Feed-fb A passenger packing a World War II souvenir caused major delays on Eurostar trains in Paris on Monday, because actually, no, it's not a great idea to travel with a replica bomb. Frustrated passengers tweeted about delays and posted photos of long lines inside the Gare du Nord station. A Eurostar spokesperson said the delays were due to “some memorabilia … [Link]

Mashable » Tech giants to crack down on hate speech under new EU rules

Tuesday 31 May 14:13:24 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101788%2fhate_speechFeed-tw Feed-fb BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union reached an agreement Tuesday with some of the world's biggest social media firms, including Facebook and Twitter, on ways to combat the spread of hate speech online. Under the terms of a code of conduct, the firms, which also include YouTube and Microsoft, have committed to "quickly and efficiently" tackle illegal hate speech directed … [Link]

Mashable » Don't try to rescue baby animals in the wild. You'll probably kill them.

Tuesday 31 May 14:12:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101791%2fgettyimages-124772374Feed-tw Feed-fb SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota – A South Dakota wildlife official is trying to combat a scene she sees several times every summer: A mom and her children show up carrying a box with holes poked in the top and a baby wild animal inside. The family thinks they've rescued it from apparent abandonment, but that's far from the truth, Thea … [Link]

Slashdot » YouTube Threatens Legal Action Against Video Downloader

Tuesday 31 May 14:00:00 UTC 2016

Embracing over a billion users, YouTube has become the go-to source of many for music and movies. But the scale of YouTube has also given rise to piracy and copyright infringement. To fix this, the Google-owned video portal has started to contact third-party services that allow users to make a copy of a YouTube video and is urging them to … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Relax – your phone probably isn’t going to give you cancer

Tuesday 31 May 13:45:37 UTC 2016

A study in rats suggests high cellphone radiation exposure is linked to tumours, but the experiment can't tell us much about how we normally use phones [Link]

WIRED » How the Top 5 PC Makers Open Your Laptop to Hackers

Tuesday 31 May 13:30:55 UTC 2016

How the Top 5 PC Makers Open Your Laptop to HackersTop software makers put a lot of effort into securing the updates they send to your devices. But it turns out the top hardware makers aren't so careful. The post How the Top 5 PC Makers Open Your Laptop to Hackers appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Popular Science » How Our Thirst For Power Marks The Landscape

Tuesday 31 May 13:30:23 UTC 2016

Energy Energy fields Our quest to turn the world’s natural resources into energy for our homes, our economies, and our commutes has left indelible marks on the landscape. [Link]

Slashdot » Ubuntu Phones To Feature Wireless Display Support With OTA-11 Update

Tuesday 31 May 13:00:00 UTC 2016

prisoninmate writes from a report via Softpedia: The moment you've all been waiting for is almost here, as you will no longer need a cable to connect your Ubuntu Phone to your TV or a supported LCD monitor. Canonical will soon release the OTA-11 software update to supported Ubuntu Phone devices implementing the Aethercast (also known as Miracast or Display … [Link]

New Scientist – News » ‘Agitated’ gorilla had to be shot as it was acting unpredictably

Tuesday 31 May 12:52:47 UTC 2016

As Cincinnati Zoo defends its decision to kill a gorilla after a child fell into its enclosure, gorilla expert says the silverback was clearly agitated [Link]

Mashable » JetBlue passenger forced to change after crew decided her shorts were too short

Tuesday 31 May 12:45:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101635%2f5f89a2da85b1457f8a2d1af25861aab4Feed-tw Feed-fb There may not be an official dress code for the skies, but that doesn't mean anything goes. A JetBlue passenger recently learned that at Logan Airport, when a gate agent asked her to change before being allowed to board her flight to Seattle. SEE ALSO: The worst things people do on airplanes, ranked Maggie McMuffin, a Burlesque performer in Seattle, … [Link]

Mashable » Sex workers are staging an opera that confronts how you view them

Tuesday 31 May 12:45:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f98217%2f1e74d097810644f68f189e6f2cd0e280Feed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — In a dressing room littered with towering high heels and black cutout underwear, an actor is getting ready for the evening's performance, but there's a big difference between this show and productions in London's West End  — the actor also happens to be a sex worker. Night after night, a group of sex workers and their friends gather on stage in … [Link]

Mashable » Lost pet dog reunites with family after a month thanks to Facebook

Tuesday 31 May 12:43:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101569%2fdog_1Feed-tw Feed-fb A pet dog was miraculously reunited with its family after 33 days of being lost, thanks to Facebook, WhatsApp and numerous dog lovers and friends who helped spread the word about the missing pooch.  SEE ALSO: Delhi's first dog cafe will bowl you over with its cute canines Acclaimed photographer Dinesh Khanna lost his two-year-old pet dog Thumki over a … [Link]

Mashable » How Zlatan Ibrahimović prepares for the Euros

Tuesday 31 May 12:41:43 UTC 2016

2016%2f05%2f31%2f61%2fvolvo_v90_madebysweden_photo_1_facebook.6b8f4Feed-tw Feed-fbLegendary footballer Zlatan Ibrahimović came from nothing to make his dreams come true. As he likes to say, he worked harder than anyone to get to the top And on the eve of the Euros, Zlatan has teamed up with another successful Swedish export — Volvo — to give us a glimpse inside the superstar's head and support Sweden’s bid for … [Link]

Mashable » Tiny hairs enable bumblebees to detect electrical fields: study finds

Tuesday 31 May 12:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101287%2fbeehairscloseupFeed-tw Feed-fb Bumblebees are known for some impressive physical feats, including the ability to fly at high altitudes and see ultraviolet light. In 2013, a study added a new superpower to the bees’ arsenal when researchers discovered that they’re actually able to detect electric fields — a special sense that can help them forage by enabling them to sense electrical charges on flowers. … [Link]

Mashable » 880 people died crossing Mediterranean in 1 week, UNHCR says

Tuesday 31 May 11:51:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101626%2fap_16151512227113Feed-tw Feed-fb Shipwrecks and capsizing over the past week have left at least 880 migrants and refugees dead in the central Mediterranean route, according to the UN refugee agency.  SEE ALSO: UN fears 500 migrants died in a single shipwreck last week The casualties occurred in three separate shipwrecks on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The largest number of missing and presumed dead … [Link]

Mashable » Search for 7-year-old boy left in forest by parents as punishment enters 4th day

Tuesday 31 May 11:40:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101608%2fap_544616996349Feed-tw Feed-fb The search for Yamato Tanooka, the 7-year-old Japanese boy whose parents abandoned him in a forest to punish him, is now in its fourth day, prompting the worst fears for his fate. According to media reports, Yamato went missing in a Hokkaido forest in northern Japan on Saturday evening after his parents forced him out of the car and drove off … [Link]

Mashable » How travel has changed from one generation to the next

Tuesday 31 May 11:40:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101166%2fgettyimages-559496225Feed-tw Feed-fb Rachel Salia was traveling in Bosnia when she met an American who worked for the United Nations and had a car. They decided to put it to use by going on a road trip. “I randomly drove down to Croatia and found a place to stay just by walking around in a neighborhood and asking if any rooms were available,” … [Link]

Mashable » Couple stranded on cliffside ledge saved by a selfie

Tuesday 31 May 11:27:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101598%2fscreen_shot_2016-05-31_at_10.24.56Feed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — A couple who found themselves stranded on a ledge high up in the Peak District were saved by mountain rescue services Sunday after sending them a selfie. The pair, who haven't been named but are believed to be in their 20s, were found by the Edale Mountain Rescue Team after passing on the picture message. The emergency services … [Link]

Popular Science » China Goes Big With One of World's Largest Support Ships

Tuesday 31 May 11:00:00 UTC 2016

From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal Guang Hua Kou hits the water The newly launched Guang Hua Kou, a giant Chinese cargo ship, can carry oil rigs, or in wartime, armed hovercraft, submarines and warships. [Link]

Mashable » Twitter blames Captain America for the 'dreadful' new 'Top Gear' reboot

Tuesday 31 May 10:52:58 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101622%2fevanscompFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — The revamped Top Gear aired Sunday, and reception for it has been lukewarm, to say the least. Reviews and viewers blasted the apparent lack of chemistry between the hosts, with the Daily Mail saying it was "like watching a Top Gear tribute band performing one of those unfunny celebrity sketches on Comic Relief." SEE ALSO: We took a … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Learn to Program with Small Basic – $13.97 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Tuesday 31 May 10:33:51 UTC 2016

Get "Learn to Program with Small Basic" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-06-01 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Starbucks releases two new iced beverages to keep you cool this summer

Tuesday 31 May 10:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f97989%2fn85a2832Feed-tw Feed-fb Starbucks thinks iced coffee has a big future, so the global coffee giant will add two new, innovative drinks to their "Cold Bar" menu this summer: the Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew and the Nitro Cold Brew. Being one of those extremely rare coffee lovers who only enjoys their coffee cold and black, I was very eager to taste what's in store … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Will Stop Spamming Android Users With Office Ads In The Notification Tray

Tuesday 31 May 10:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes from a report via BetaNews: The notification tray in Android serves a very specific purpose. There's a clue in the name — and it's nothing to do with advertising. Android user Thom Holwerda was upset this week when Microsoft Office for Android started to spam him with ads for apps he already had installed. There are … [Link]

Mashable » The Golden State Warriors just made NBA history with Western Conference Finals win

Tuesday 31 May 9:41:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101417%2f942275b7224845e8b3892aa61001cbf1Feed-tw Feed-fb The Golden State Warriors defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 96-88 on Monday night to win the NBA's Western Conference Finals and become only the tenth team in league history to overcome a 3 game deficit in the playoffs.  SEE ALSO: Bernie Sanders takes in Warriors vs. Thunder Game 7 like it's NBD A week ago, the Thunder were up three … [Link]

Mashable » Here's how Daenerys winds down after a hard day's conquering

Tuesday 31 May 9:26:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101578%2fdaenerys_dancingFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — Conquering cities and taming dragons can be tiring work. SEE ALSO: 21 times 'Game of Thrones' star Emilia Clarke was the Queen of Instagram Luckily, Daenerys Targaryen (a.k.a. actress Emilia Clark) knows exactly how to unwind at the end of a long day. Here she is with Khal Moro (Joe Naufahu), dancing along to the Tupac classic "All … [Link]

Mashable » Here's your first glimpse of the 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' characters

Tuesday 31 May 9:05:41 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101557%2fharry_potter_cursed_child_charactersFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — With less than two months to go before Harry Potter and the Cursed Child opens in London, the first images of the cast in costume are being teased on social media. SEE ALSO: Surprise: An 8th Harry Potter book is coming out this summer On Tuesday, the official Harry Potter Play Twitter account shared pictures of an older Harry, … [Link]

Mashable » Pakistani women take to social media to protest against a proposal to legalise wife-beating

Tuesday 31 May 8:45:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101558%2ftry_beating_me_lightlyFeed-tw Feed-fb A Pakistani group has drafted a women's protection bill that says that a husband can "lightly beat" his wife if needed. In response, numerous gutsy women are protesting with a photo-based social media campaign under the hashtag  #TryBeatingMeLightly. SEE ALSO: Brave Pakistani women open up about how body shaming changed them The campaign was started by Pakistani photographer Fanhad Rajper, … [Link]

Mashable » Dad shares what it's like to stay at home with kids and it's not pretty

Tuesday 31 May 8:40:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101402%2fbb40c36ce42947d9ad2e42700a2f2321Feed-tw Feed-fb It's not easy being a parent to young kids.  Australian dad Brad Kearns recently found out how challenging it is to be a stay-at-home dad, detailing the 24 hours of handling his two children in an honest and slightly foul-mouthed Facebook post that's been shared more than 10,000 times.  SEE ALSO: Study helps explain why some new moms post nonstop … [Link]

Mashable » Intel launches first-ever 10-core desktop processor

Tuesday 31 May 7:57:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101535%2fintel_10-coreFeed-tw Feed-fb Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, processor manufacturers raced to offer processors with ever-increasing clock speeds, which more or less equaled performance. Then, when clock speeds hit a wall at about 4 GHz due to a variety of factors, they took a back seat, and manufacturers started a race to increase the number of processor cores in a single CPU. … [Link]

Mashable » Sydney is drenched in light for awe-inspiring 23-day festival

Tuesday 31 May 7:36:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101518%2fe650a47601e84b72b101dabe8416cb6cFeed-tw Feed-fb Sydney, Australia, sure wants you to have things to do this winter. The city is in the middle of a 23-day festival of light, music and ideas called Vivid. It's enough culture to distract you from the cold chill. Sydney has been drenched in light from mega animal lanterns at Taronga Zoo through to Indigenous art beaming down from the … [Link]

Mashable » Even Stephen Hawking can't explain Trump's popularity

Tuesday 31 May 7:35:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101533%2fap_445922462094Feed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — He might have widened the world's knowledge on stars, galaxies and black holes, but when it comes to Donald Trump, even Stephen Hawking fails to understand. SEE ALSO: Protests turn violent outside Trump's New Mexico rally During an interview with ITV's Good Morning Britain, Hawking was asked to explain the popular phenomenon of&#16~ property tycoon, who against all odds became … [Link]

Mashable » Atlassian's CEO on why he doesn't watch his company's share price

Tuesday 31 May 7:14:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101340%2fatlassian_sf_office_with_logo_signage__2_Feed-tw Feed-fb Despite a billion dollar listing on the U.S. stock exchange in 2015, it's "business as usual" at Atlassian. According to the Australian workplace software company's cofounder and co-CEO, Mike Cannon Brookes, the company is doing its best to keep running like a startup. When the company went public on Dec. 10, 2015, it finished the day with a market value of $US5.8 … [Link]

Slashdot » Russian Online Trolls Resist The Light

Tuesday 31 May 7:00:00 UTC 2016

Rick Zeman writes: Since the beginning of the public Internet on Usenet and now following on comment boards worldwide, live the trolls, the online creatures dedicated to stirring up trouble with their versions of online flaming, fact-twisting, and overall being a menace to online society. Russia, by paying state-sponsored trolls, has elevated the troll to the level of professional propagandists … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Vaccines might be able to stop Alzheimer’s plaques from forming

Tuesday 31 May 6:30:22 UTC 2016

The plaques linked to Alzheimer's disease seem to be made by the brain defending itself from attack. Dialling down this defence may stop the disease [Link]

Mashable » Cambodian propaganda video confuses Singapore skyline for Libya

Tuesday 31 May 3:56:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f10194%2fsgskylineFeed-tw Feed-fb In a bid to warn its civilians on the dangers of "excessive" civil rights, the Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC) uploaded a dramatic video that showed images of pre- and post-war Syria and Libya on Sunday. But instead of striking fear in the hearts of Cambodians, the three-minute video titled "Using rights in an anarchic way" has been ridiculed after … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Removes 260-Character Path Length Limit In Windows 10 Redstone

Tuesday 31 May 3:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Softpedia: Windows 10 build 14352, a preview version of the upcoming Anniversary Update (also known as Redstone), comes with an eagerly awaited change that Microsoft hasn't yet announced publicly. The 260-character path length limit in Windows can be removed with the help of a new policy, thus allowing you to run operations with … [Link]

Mashable » Bernie Sanders watches Warriors win Game 7 like it's NBD

Tuesday 31 May 3:27:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101384%2fap_611553169951Feed-tw Feed-fb If you're fighting for your political life in a tough campaign, it's best to go to where the people are and, in the Bay Area, everyone is all about the Golden State Warriors.  So it makes sense, then, that Bernie Sanders, in town on a campaign stop, should turn up at Monday night's huge Western Conference Finals Game 7 between … [Link]

Mashable » A man named George received ridiculously long jeans from ASOS and the Internet died

Tuesday 31 May 1:58:57 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101322%2fgeorge-riggall-2Feed-tw Feed-fb George has a problem. ASOS thinks he is a giant who needs giant jeans for his giant legs. George is mad because he isn't a giant. George has 32-inch legs and is quite comfortable with his height. On Thursday, George took his issue to the place where issues bloom into beautiful news stories: Twitter. He shared his agony and people … [Link]

Mashable » Jodie Foster on the advancement of women in Hollywood, but it's not all good news

Tuesday 31 May 1:50:36 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f101325%2f44dd9c4ec07c4203823bf69b713429fdFeed-tw Feed-fb Sexism is an issue that still cuts through the film industry. It's something that is slowly changing, but not in all areas of Hollywood according to actor turned director, Jodie Foster. Foster is the director of Money Monster, and is currently in Australia to promote her film. Aside from talking about her new crime drama, Foster spoke out about the state … [Link]

Slashdot » ASUS Unveils $599 Home Robot 'Zenbo'

Tuesday 31 May 1:40:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: In addition to the razor thin ZenBook 3, Asus unveiled a cute talking robot for the home at this week's Computex trade show in Taipei. The robot, called Zenbo, is priced at $599 and is pitched as a personal assistant that can help look after elderly relatives or read stories to the kids. It's about two … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook's director of product design on why websites may be a dying business

Tuesday 31 May 1:35:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f100857%2fgettyimages-476530696Feed-tw Feed-fb It feels like we were facing the end of print only years ago, but the time may be ripe to begin lamenting the end of the website. After the dominance of URLs, we're entering the platform era where more design diversity online is not necessarily better, Jon Lax, director of product design at Facebook, suggested at the design event Semi … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Warns of ZCryptor Ransomware With Self-Propagation Features

Tuesday 31 May 0:55:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes from a report issued by Softpedia on May 27: Microsoft and several other security researchers have detected the first ransomware versions that appears to have self-propagation features, being able to spread to other machines on its own by copying itself to shared network drives or portable storage devices automatically. Called ZCryptor, this ransomware seems to enjoy … [Link]

Slashdot » Computer Generates Largest Math Proof Ever At 200TB of Data

Tuesday 31 May 0:10:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Phys.Org: A trio of researchers has solved a single math problem by using a supercomputer to grind through over a trillion color combination possibilities, and in the process has generated the largest math proof ever — the text of it is 200 terabytes in size. The math problem has been named the boolean … [Link]

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