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 » Muhammad Ali dies at 74 after reports of 'grave condition'
Muhammad Ali died Friday evening at a Phoenix-area hospital, a family spokesperson told NBC News. He was 74. Earlier in the day reports surfaced that he was in "very, very grave" condition after being hospitalized earlier this week with a respiratory issue. "After a 32-year battle with Parkinson's disease, Muhammad Ali has passed away," family spokesperson Bob Gunnell told NBC News. … [Link]
Slashdot » FTC Has Serious Concerns About IoT Security and Privacy
Trailrunner7 quotes a report from On The Wire: The Federal Trade Commission has sent comments to the Department of Commerce, outlining a list of concerns about the security and privacy of connected and embedded devices, saying that while many IoT devices have tangible benefits for consumers, "these devices also create new opportunities for unauthorized persons to exploit vulnerabilities." One of … [Link]
WIRED » Game|Life Podcast: The Future of Plastic Gaming Toys
Skylanders, Rock Band, Mirror's Edge, and Minecraft are the topics of the day on WIRED's gaming podcast. The post Game|Life Podcast: The Future of Plastic Gaming Toys appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Oil train's fire sparks massive plume of black smoke
PORTLAND, Ore. — A train towing cars full of oil derailed Friday in Oregon's scenic Columbia River Gorge, sparking a fire that sent a plume of black smoke high into the sky and leading to evacuations. The accident happened around noon near the town of Mosier, about 70 miles east of Portland. Eleven rail cars from a 96-car crude oil … [Link]
WIRED » The Plan to Save the Louvre’s Art From Floods: Pumps, Dams, and Evacuation
A 2012 memo lays out the enormity and difficulty of the threat of a major flood—and the plan to deal with it. The post The Plan to Save the Louvre’s Art From Floods: Pumps, Dams, and Evacuation appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Snapchat Secretly Acquires Seene, A Startup That Lets Mobile Users Make 3D Selfies
An anonymous reader writes: TechCrunch has learned of a secret acquisition by Snapchat of a computer vision startup company called Seene. TechCrunch reports: "Seene lets you capture 3D models from your phone with a simple smartphone camera. Snapchat could use Seene's format for a brand new category of selfie lenses, a new 3D photo format, and potentially for future virtual … [Link]
Slashdot » Electric Bikes Won Over China. Is the US Next?
Sales of electric-bike is growing in many parts of the world. Asia-Pacific region, for instance, is estimated to see 32.8M of them sell this year, and 1.6m of e-bikes are expected to be sold in Western Europe by the end of this year. In China, in particular, the ban on motorcyle has lead to massive e-bike adoption. Over the years … [Link]
WIRED » Tony Fadell Has Left Nest. But Google Isn’t Done with Hardware
Tony Fadell says he is leaving his position as head of the company. But Google is far from done with hardware. The post Tony Fadell Has Left Nest. But Google Isn't Done with Hardware appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Nest CEO Tony Fadell Steps Down After Tumultuous Two Years At Google
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: Tony Fadell is stepping down as head of Nest Labs, just over two tumultuous years after selling the smart-home gadget maker to Google. Fadell will leave Nest immediately and be replaced by Marwan Fawaz, former executive vice president of Motorola Mobility where he served as CEO of Motorola Home, Nest said in … [Link]
Popular Science » What Was the Mir Space Station?
From Our Blogs: Vintage Space Before nations collaborated on the International Space Station, there was Mir. [Link]
Mashable » The tech bracelet that knows when you're happy or stressed
Zenta is not just a fitness tracker. This wearable keeps track of your emotions in an effort to help promote overall well-being, not just physical fitness. The product is currently seeking funding on Indiegogo. Read more…More about Gadgets, Fitness, Tech, Wellness, and Wearable Tech
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Mashable » No jail time for woman found guilty of taping her dog's mouth shut
A woman who taped her dog's mouth shut was found guilty of animal cruelty Friday, ABC 11 reports. The woman, Katharine Lemansky, posted the photo to Facebook in November with the caption, "This is what happens when you dont shut up!!!" The post immediately received backlash from animal lovers and activists on social media. (Lemansky went by the name Katie Brown on … [Link]
Slashdot » Wheelchair-Bound Stroke Victim Walks Again After 'Unprecedented' Stem Cell Trial At Stanford
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Washington Post: Stanford researchers studying the effect of stem cells injected directly into the brains of stroke patients said Thursday that they were "stunned" by the extent to which the experimental treatment restored motor function in some of the patients. The results, published in the journal Stroke, could have implications for our … [Link]
WIRED » The FBI’s Studying Prisoner Tattoos—And Pissing Off Privacy Hawks
Privacy advocates say a study that uses prisoner tattoos for detection purposes crosses the line. The post The FBI's Studying Prisoner Tattoos—And Pissing Off Privacy Hawks appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Channing Tatum attends Harvard Business School, intelligence gets even sexier
In case Channing Tatum's impressive acting, dancing and stripping skills were somehow not sexy enough for you, he's now also attending an Ivy League university. On Thursday, Tatum and fellow hunks, LL Cool J, Chris Paul and Pau Gasol attended Harvard Business School's Executive Education Program. SEE ALSO: 'Magic Mike' is being turned into a Vegas show for the horndog in us … [Link]
Mashable » German graduation ball invitation recreates 'Game of Thrones' intro
Ideally, a graduation ball involves no one dying. According to redditor Checkheck, this customized Game of Thrones intro was created by a fellow classmate as a video invitation to their university's graduation ball in Bayreuth, Germany. No one hold the door for anyone. Several Bayreuth landmarks were included in the post for reference. Dude's spot-on Nickelodeon impressions will whisk you back to the … [Link]
Mashable » These glamorous chickens are bringing back '80s chic
It's 2016, but '80s glamour is alive and well — just ask these stylish chickens. They're the stars of photographer Dan Bannino's latest project, "Chic Chicks," which spotlights the bodacious Paduan chickens of Padua, Italy. SEE ALSO: Photographer stunningly transforms shelter dogs into famous writers 
Image: dan banninoAfter coming across photos of the chickens online (and marveling at their feathers, … [Link]
Mashable » One-eyed rescue pug gets job as Chicago hotel's concierge
That's one way to boost company morale. The Park Hyatt hotel on Chicago's glamorous Magnificent Mile recently hired a new concierge – in the form of Parker the one-eyed pug. SEE ALSO: Adorable toddler attempts to outcrawl stampede of pug puppies The hotel's general manager Walter Brindell rescued Parker from PAWS Chicago, where he is a member of the development … [Link]
Mashable » Dude's spot-on Nickelodeon impressions will whisk you back to the '90s
All aboard the nostalgia train, everyone. YouTuber Brock Baker is back with a delightful impression reel of your favorite '90s Nickelodeon characters — Rocko, Mr. Krabs, Nigel Thornberry, even the ever-disturbing CatDog. (How does it use the bathroom, though?) Added bonus: what a relief it is to know other people's parents also didn't let them watch Ren and Stimpy. Laid-back kangaroo … [Link]
Slashdot » Flat Lens Promises Possible Revolution In Optics
An anonymous reader shares a BBC report: A flat lens made of paint whitener on a sliver of glass could revolutionize optics, according to its U.S. inventors. Just 2mm across and finer than a human hair, the tiny device can magnify nanoscale objects and gives a sharper focus than top-end microscope lenses. It is the latest example of the power … [Link]
Mashable » Ken Starr fails miserably when probed about knowledge of Baylor rape scandal
After last month's massive, sickening scandal at Baylor University — in which coaches and administrators ignored allegations of sexual assaults perpetrated by multiple members of the school's powerhouse football team — former chancellor and president Ken Starr told ESPN "full transparency" was necessary to understand how such a horror could occur. It turns out he can't even get his own … [Link]
Mashable » Young bandit returns stolen pinecone to national park
Turns out the kids who hoarded pinecones during recess were rebels. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks shared on Facebook a note explaining why the attached stolen pinecone was being returned. SEE ALSO: Kid's literal answer to bonus question is too perfect The note reads: The thief didn't sign the note, but based on the handwriting it might have been written by … [Link]
Mashable » Tony Fadell leaves Nest
Tony Fadell is leaving Nest. The former Apple executive, who co-founded the company in 2010, announced his departure on the Nest blog. Fadell will continue to serve in an advisory role to Alphabet CEO Larry Page. Marwan Fawaz, a former executive vice president at Motorola Mobility, is joining Nest as its new CEO. SEE ALSO: Google Home isn't good news for … [Link]
Slashdot » Olympic Athletes To Sport Visa's New Payment Ring In Rio
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Engadget: Visa is introducing a new ring at the Olympic Games in Rio that will let people pay for things by waving their hand — no phone, wallet, or battery is needed. The ring, which has yet to be named, features a secure microchip from Gemalto, and an embedded antenna. It is … [Link]
Mashable » This alarm helps pregnant women find a seat on mass transit
There’s a new form of tech being tested in South Korean public transportation. The Pink Light Campaign is experimenting with an alarm system that alerts passengers when a pregnant woman is in need of a seat. Expectant mothers who carry a beacon stand next to a seat designated for pregnant women, alerting the other passengers of her needs. Read more…More about … [Link]
Mashable » 3 major business lessons grown-ups can learn from these kid moguls
Kids live in a world filled with possibility, where no dream is too big and no idea is too small. Because of this can-do attitude, kids starting their own businesses are having the kind of success some adults can only dream about We could all learn a thing or two from these mini moguls. Here are the three biggest business … [Link]
Slashdot » Tech CEOs Declare This the Era of Artificial Intelligence
You will be hearing a lot about AI and machine learning in the coming years. At Recode's iconic conference this week, a number of top executives revealed — and reiterated — their increasingly growing efforts to capture the nascent technology category. From a Reuters report (condensed): Sundar Pichai, chief executive of Alphabet's Google, said he sees a "huge opportunity" in … [Link]
Mashable » Geneva: The story of Facebook's new font
Perhaps you've noticed that the posts in your Facebook timeline appear slightly off. In fact, it turns out that Facebook is testing a new font for some desktop users. And if you're a typeface nerd, you'll likely recognize the new font as Geneva, a font developed at Apple in the early 1980s. SEE ALSO: You’re not crazy — the Facebook … [Link]
Mashable » Pregnant woman with umbilical hernia shows off belly button trick
When a woman gets pregnant, the body goes through some pretty impressive changes as it adapts for the growing baby. One of those changes is with the belly button. Many women will experience their innie naval becoming an outtie sometime in the second or third trimester as the uterus pushes the abdomen forward. However, this pregnant woman has the ability … [Link]
Popular Science » DARPA Wants To Figure Out How We Can Shrug Off Disease
Health Why are some animals naturally more tolerant to infection than others? Harvard researchers are spending a lot of money to figure out disease tolerance… [Link]
New Scientist – News » The rebirth of calm: Why we need technology with manners
The more technology we have, the louder it needs to shout to get our attention. Meet the people trying to stave off cyber dystopia [Link]
Mashable » Fall Out Boy and Missy Elliott are redoing the classic 'Ghostbusters' theme
The Paul Feig-directed Ghostbusters will not only look different from the 1984 original, but sound different too. In addition to a cast led by women as the titular Ghostbusters with Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones, Melissa McCarthy and Kate McKinnon — and Chris Hemsworth as their receptionist — this summer's remake will also feature a new version of Ray Parker Jr.'s … [Link]
Mashable » YouTubers are freaking out about this 'pickup artist's' copyright claim
LOS ANGELES — Nothing ignites the YouTube community like a good ol' copyright infringement claim. Their latest obsession: a legal dispute between a "hated" parkour/pickup artist and a husband-and-wife team whose thing is to critique others' videos. In this case, the pickup artist (Matt Hosseinzadeh, or MattHossZone, aka "The Bold Guy," 175,000 subscribers) says Ethan and Hila Klein (aka H3H3 Productions, 2 million subscribers across two channels) … [Link]
Mashable » Rihanna and Mike Will Made-It team up for new single, 'Nothing Is Promised'
Thank goodness we didn't have to wait any longer for this team up. It's been a whole year since producer Mike Will Made-It teased a collaboration with Rihanna on Twitter, but now the official release of "Nothing Is Promised" is upon us—and it's the perfect banger to bump loud as we ride straight into summertime. SEE ALSO: This girl twerking … [Link]
Mashable » Hey, preppy, a 'Saved by the Bell' pop up restaurant is opening
Now is your chance to live out your Bayside High School dreams. Saved by the Max in Chicago, Illinois, is a temporary pop up restaurant celebrating everything Saved by the Bell. SEE ALSO: 21 totally rad 'Saved by the Bell' plots for 2015 
Image: saved by the maxLocated in the epicenter of Chicago's Wicker Park, guests can come and enjoy … [Link]
Popular Science » The 'Diet Coke And Mentos' Guys Are Still At It 10 Years Later
DIY Explosive success 10 years after their first viral video, Fritz Grobe and Stephen Voltz are still performing with Diet Coke and Mentos. [Link]
Mashable » Brother is so pumped to see his sister graduate, he forgets he's filming
Great sibling, terrible cameraman. Deandro Wurangian was thrilled to attend his sister Deandra's high school graduation last week in Anaheim, California. He even decided to film the event, so Deandra could have a special video of this exact moment she walked across the field to accept her sweet, sweet diploma. SEE ALSO: Tossing your cap at graduation can have disastrous … [Link]
Slashdot » Instagram's New Algorithm That Puts the Best Posts First Goes Live For All
Instagram announced on Friday that it is rolling out its algorithmic feed around the world. The idea is, Facebook-owned photo and video platform says, users will see photos that they are likely to enjoy — as opposed to seeing what people they follow have posted in reverse-chronological order. The algorithm uses machine learning to create a more personalized feed based … [Link]
Mashable » Superdad Chris Hemsworth takes a mighty nap with his little ones
Not even the great and powerful Thor can say no to nap time. On a recent flight, Chris Hemsworth put down his magic hammer to lovingly cradle two of his three children for a family nap. SEE ALSO: Chris Hemsworth saves the day by baking his daughter a birthday cake On Thursday, the actor's wife, Elsa Pataky, posted a simply precious photograph … [Link]
Popular Science » Wal-Mart Will Launch Inventory-Checking Drones By Next Year
Aviation Greet the robot workforce Wal-Mart wants warehouse drones… [Link]
Mashable » Old and new 'Ghostbusters' casts crossing the streams on Jimmy Kimmel
LOS ANGELES — It could be bad. Try to imagine all life as you know it stopping instantaneously and every molecule in your body exploding at the speed of light. Or maybe some trolls will just be pretend upset. SEE ALSO: On the set of 'Ghostbusters': Secret villains, cameos and one super scary spirit In any case, they are crossing the streams … [Link]
Mashable » Your Instagram feed will never be the same again
Instagram is officially giving its feed the Facebook treatment. The photo app is finally rolling out its new algorithmic timeline, which orders your feed based on "what you care about" rather than chronology. The changes should appear "soon," though Instagram says it's already live for many users. SEE ALSO: Here's how to turn on post notifications on Instagram The update … [Link]
Popular Science » Bolder Fish Have Svelter Shapes
Animals Scientists find a link between personality and body type Researchers have found a link between zebrafish with bolder personalities and body type. [Link]
Mashable » Uber’s $3.5 billion deal with Saudi Arabia hasn’t gone down well with Saudi women
The deal between the only country in the world that bans female drivers and Silicon Valley’s ride-sharing company Uber Technologies Inc. may be as unusual as it is convenient. What’s sure is that it’s caused outrage among many Saudi women. They are angry that Uber’s new $3.5 billion investment from Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund not only means the government … [Link]
Slashdot » North Korea Ballistic Missile Explodes On Launch Fourth Straight Time
Earlier this week, the state media of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) broadcasted video of leader Kim Jong Un watching what appears to have been a successful launch of a submarine-launched ballistic missile. That was all fabricated, according to analysts. According to them, the launch actually took place in April. It is believed that the video was … [Link]
Mashable » Jake T. Austin, Baby Ariel lead DigiTour's summer line-up
LOS ANGELES — Brace yourselves, teens: DigiTour is back for the summer. The Gen Z-focused live-entertainment and media company announced this week that its annual nationwide summer tour will be headlined by a mix of digital influencers as well as traditional stars. That includes: Baby Ariel (musical.ly’s No.1 artist), Jake T. Austin (from Disney Channel’s Wizards of Waverly Place), Dylan Dauzat (Vine and … [Link]
Mashable » The winner of the #OneTrueYA bracket is…
The battle is over, and a winner has been crowned. SEE ALSO: What's the best YA series of all time? Time for the #OneTrueYA bracket final round After nearly two weeks of tweeting, promoting and voting, the readers of the Internet have chosen their favorite YA series of all time, our #OneTrueYA champion. Though Sarah J. Maas' epic high-fantasy series … [Link]
New Scientist – News » What’s causing the devastating floods in France and Germany?
Unusual air currents are behind the torrential rains falling on Europe, but climate change may play a role, too [Link]
New Scientist – News » Is Elon Musk right, are we really living in a simulated cosmos?
Why is technology evangelist Elon Musk so convinced that we are part of some giant computer simulation, wonders Geraint Lewis [Link]
Mashable » We finally know the sound pizza makes when it's sad
If pizza could talk, I would've hoped it would sound cooler than this. YouTube user Cody Hunsberger captured pizza (the Beyoncé of foods) in a rare moment of ugly disgustingness, as the crust performed a symphony of unsettling squeaks. It's made slightly tolerable by being sampled into a hot beat though. Rule-breaking couple accidentally smashes museum clock Grandma completely freaks out during … [Link]
Mashable » New photo of a back-lit Pluto reveals possible cloud on the dwarf planet
A newly-released image taken during New Horizons' flyby of Pluto shows the back lit dwarf planet in a detailed new light. The photo, captured just minutes after the spacecraft's closest approach with Pluto on July 14, 2015, reveals the world's atmosphere illuminated by the rays of the distant sun nearly 4 billion miles away. SEE ALSO: Pluto's sunrises and sunsets … [Link]
Popular Science » Israeli Scout Robot Packs A Glock Pistol
Military Lethal remotely-controlled force Dogo is a gun-carrying robot. [Link]
Slashdot » FBI Kept Demanding Email Records Despite DOJ Saying It Needed a Warrant
An anonymous reader writes: The secret government requests for customer information Yahoo made public Wednesday reveal that the FBI is still demanding email records from companies without a warrant, despite being told by Justice Department lawyers in 2008 that it doesn't have the lawful authority to do so. That comes as a particular surprise given that FBI Director James Comey … [Link]
Mashable » 'How to Get Away With Murder' star Katie Findlay cast in Go90 EDM series
LOS ANGELES — A new go90 series has landed a big traditional star. New Form Digital announced this week that How to Get Away With Murder actress Katie Findlay has been cast as the lead in its new original music series PULSE. The 12-episode series, directed by Anna Mastro (Royal Crush), follows a "group of American expatriates living in Berlin who find themselves immersed in the … [Link]
Popular Science » Drone Films Flooded French Castle
Aviation No monarchists were harmed in the making of this video Castle under water. [Link]
Mashable » Rescue pit bull carefully tiptoes past sleeping cat
What horrors will come to pass if this cat wakes up? Redd, a 5-year-old pit bull, is very scared of the feline who also lives in his foster home — so scared, in fact, that he tiptoes everywhere, just to be safe. It would be elegant if it weren't so goofy. SEE ALSO: 5-week-old kitten miraculously survives 12-mile journey inside … [Link]
Mashable » Chrissy Teigen tried to bring a fake baby to a basketball game
If you've been on the Internet in the past couple months, you might have heard that Chrissy Teigen is a bad mom for going to dinner and wearing crop tops. So Teigen decided to feed her trolls by sitting court side with husband John Legend and a fake baby at the first game of the 2016 NBA Finals between the … [Link]
Popular Science » Google Considers Making A "Big Red Button" To Stop Dangerous A.I. In An Emergency
Technology In conjunction with A.I. doomsayer Nick Bostrom's research institution Google Researches "Big Red Button" To Stop Dangerous A.I. [Link]
Slashdot » Xiaomi's Mi Band 2 Fitness Tracker Featuring OLED Display Launched at $23
Chinese technology conglomerate Xiaomi has unveiled the Mi Band 2, the second iteration of its fitness tracking band. The tracker features an OLED display — which is touted as resistant to scratches and fingerprints, and helps the wearer track time, notifications, heart rate, calories burned, and number of steps taken among other things. The company says that Mi Band 2 … [Link]
Popular Science » A Synthetic Dog Made Of Nightmares, A Nerf Drone, And Other Amazing Images
Science Plus, the spectacular birth of a star A vertical gallery of this week's best images. [Link]
Mashable » Rescue chicken loves watching nature documentaries
There's nothing like quite like cozying up with a good nature doc. Strawberry the Chicken would definitely agree. Bed bound while she recovers from an injury, the rescue chicken needed a little bit of entertainment to cure her boredom, so one of her humans decided to put on a documentary for her to watch. SEE ALSO: Confused and adorable puppy … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West drops surprise new track featuring the 'Avengers' of rap
Summer just got crueler. Kanye West dropped a surprise new track titled "Champions" on LA hip-hop radio station 92.3 FM. He announced the release Friday morning with a quick tweet, urging everyone to listen to the first single from upcoming G.O.O.D. Music album Cruel Winter, the sequel to Cruel Summer. SEE ALSO: Praise Yeezus: Cool church uses Kanye West lyrics to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Face it, the Olympics won’t be axed. We need to Zika-proof them
Cancelling the $11-billion Games in Brazil is not a realistic option but there are things we can do to hinder the spread of Zika, says Debora MacKenzie [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Facebook Encourages Transition to Facebook SDK v4
Facebook originally launched the Facebook SDK v4 last year. The overarching goals of the release were to improve the programming experience for Login, ease error handling, and reduce app size when using the SDK. Facebook has encouraged developers to transition to v4 from v3 for quite some time, and Facebook has now announced that it will no longer support v3 … [Link]
Mashable » Bette Midler named a chicken Kim Kardashian. Then it died of a yeast infection.
Rest in peace, Kim Kardashian — the chicken, that is. The human Kim Kardashian lives on to provide necessary consistency in these turbulent times with her nude selfies. According to Bette Midler, the chicken she named after the reality star has tragically passed away of a yeast infection. SEE ALSO: Kim Kardashian live blogs her pregnancy scare on Snapchat, as … [Link]
Mashable » Adorable and stubborn little girl insists her father can't count
This little girl seriously hates the number four. After learning some basic counting skills, this kid got into a heated argument with her father as they both try to count to five. The girl insist the number four simply doesn't exist or listen to her father, who happens to be a teacher. Finally, she relents, but only after her mother … [Link]
Mashable » The flooding in Paris is so severe, people are swimming down streets
Water continues to rise in Paris, where the River Seine has swollen so much that people are swimming through city streets. The river is expected to reach a height of more than 21 feet high on Friday as floodwater continues to wreak havoc on the city and other parts of Western Europe. SEE ALSO: Stubborn storm system floods parts of France … [Link]
Mashable » Tasmanian devil returns to San Diego Zoo after getting a pacemaker
Nick the Tasmanian devil is making history. After medical professionals discovered that San Diego Zoo resident, Nick, had an irregular heartbeat, he became the second Tasmanian devil in the United States to receive a pacemaker. SEE ALSO: Zookeeper plays with lions using super-sized cat toy Nick's routine healthcare checkup showed he had an arrhythmia, according to a video on the San … [Link]
Mashable » You’re not crazy — the Facebook font does look different
Helvetica has been Facebook's font of choice for a long time, but some keen-eyed users noticed a slight change while browsing their news feeds Friday. Facebook is testing out a new, thinner font for some desktop users, and it's called Geneva. SEE ALSO: Why Internet links are blue, and what Google's 'black' experiment means Here's a look at the new font … [Link]
Slashdot » UK Gov't Creating Secret Mega Database On Citizens Without Informing Parliament
Alexander J Martin, reporting for The Register: The Home Office is secretly creating a centralised database on the good folk of Britain without presenting the capability increases to the public or subjecting them to Parliamentary scrutiny. The Register can reveal the project, which was described as simply a "replatforming" of the department's aging IT infrastructure, has already begun to roll … [Link]
Popular Science » 'Ancient Greek' Ruins Actually Made By Ancient Microbes
Science The great artisans of nature Scientists discover that what was thought to be an ancient Greek city was actually a fluke of natural systems… [Link]
Mashable » Are we living in the Matrix?
Elon Musk thinks we might be living in a simulation. Now, whether that's true or just quality trolling, that's something we had to discuss on this week's MashTalk. SEE ALSO: Elon Musk: There's a 'one in billions' chance our reality is not a simulation But first, Pete and I (well, mostly just me) had to make a mea culpa about … [Link]
Mashable » Tronc: The 30 best jokes about Tribune Publishing's new name
Tronc. Few words have garnered as much hilarity in such a short period of time. On Thursday, Tribune Publishing announced that the historic media company would rename itself "tronc." Media Twitter nearly lost its mind. For hours after the announcement, the jokes rolled in. They're still going strong as of Friday morning. Disastrous company rebrandings aren't particularly new, even for … [Link]
Mashable » Huge changes may be in store for Apple's MacBook Pro
That rumor about Apple redesigning the MacBook Pro might come true after all. Corroborating a previous report from KGI Securities analyst Ming Chi-Kuo, Cult of Mac claims to have obtained photos of what could be the aluminum casing for a new MacBook Pro. SEE ALSO: New MacBook Pro might have an OLED touch bar instead of function keys The "spy shots" … [Link]
Slashdot » It's Time To Ignore Petty Politics and Focus On 'Transformative' Tech: Eric Schmidt
Eric Schmidt, Executive Chairman at Alphabet in an interview said that we need to focus more on the possibilities of advances in biology and medicine as well as AI. But he feels people are spending "all our time arguing about political issues that are ultimately not that important." He urges people to stop doing that and work on things that … [Link]
Mashable » The Rio Olympics will have some of the smartest sports cameras ever
Chances are some of your favorite photos from this summer's Olympics will be captured with the help of robots. Getty Images, one of the largest wire services, and the official photo agency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), will be using brand-new robotic technology developed by Mark Roberts Motion Control to extend the reach of their photographers at multiple venues … [Link]
Mashable » Behind Donald Trump's yuge love/hate relationship with the media
At times you might think the only thing Donald Trump hates more than "bad trade deals" is the media that covers his campaign critically. Earlier this week, the Republican party's presumptive nominee for president called one ABC reporter a "sleaze" and another CNN reporter as "a real beauty" during a press conference. Trump also tweeted insults at more reporters and … [Link]
Geek Culture » Seeking a beep bop boop Father's Day gift?
This might be the droid you're looking for… 
We had the chance to test drive the Sphero BB-8 droid toy, and love it. If you've sitting on the fence about getting one, or are thinking about making it a Father's Day gift, I've got a good feeling that you or the recipient won't be disappointed. [Link]
Mashable » Five soldiers dead, others missing amid record flooding in Texas
At least five Fort Hood soldiers died on Thursday and four more were still missing on Friday after rushing floodwater flipped over a military truck during a training exercise at the Texas military base. Three more soldiers were taken to the hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The incident comes as the state continues to be inundated by heavy rains … [Link]
Popular Science » Samsung's Wireless Earbuds and Smartwatch Let You Leave The Phone Behind
Gadgets The IconX earbuds and Gear Fit 2 are truly wireless fitness gadgets Samsung's Wireless Earbuds and Smartwatch Let You Leave The Phone Behind… [Link]
Mashable » LinkedIn's new tools let you peek behind the curtain at companies
LinkedIn is making it easier for its users — especially businesses — to take a closer look at what's going on inside the companies they follow, including their competitors. The company is rolling out a new set of tools, called premium insights, which help its premium users learn more about competitors and others in their industry. SEE ALSO: Don't just … [Link]
Mashable » Daughter's home from school and dad has already reached his limit
College roommates put up with a lot more sh*t than dad, but at least roommates get a summer break. SEE ALSO: Daughter immediately regrets showing dad her new knife tattoo Vine user Gabi posted this triumphant and goofy homecoming vine to celebrate her return from college. While she is proudly back in her element, her father could…be more thrilled. Hang in … [Link]
Popular Science » The Universe Is Expanding Faster Than We Thought
Space And it's giving Einstein a run for his money Astronomers have discovered that the universe is expanding faster than previously thought. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Failing livers transformed into healthy organs by virus therapy
A relative of the cold virus has been used to transform bad cells in failing livers into healthy cells, reducing scarring and improving liver function [Link]
New Scientist – News » Why is the universe expanding 9 per cent faster than we thought?
Two ways of measuring how quickly the universe is flying apart come up with increasingly different numbers. Are our measurements wrong, or is physics? [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Nixes Access To Chats Outside Of Messenger Walled Garden
Tom Mendelsohn, reporting for Ars Technica: Some smartphone users of Facebook are reporting that they're no longer able to access their messages from the mobile site, and that they're being directed towards the free content ad network's dedicated Messenger app. Users of the regular Facebook mobile app were shunted over to Facebook Messenger to access their chats a while ago. … [Link]
WIRED » The History of Humanity’s Bloody War Against the Mosquito
From malaria to Zika, mosquitoes have been the primary vector of human suffering for centuries. Here's how people have fought back. The post The History of Humanity's Bloody War Against the Mosquito appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Little girl receives a doll with a prosthetic leg like hers, cries tears of joy
"It's got a leg like me!" A 10-year-old girl named Emma from Cypress, Texas, was recently surprised with the doll of her dreams, thanks to her parents and a company called A Step Ahead Prosthetics. The American Girl Doll was outfitted with a prosthetic leg, just like the one Emma has. Emma's mother, Courtney Fletcher Bennett, posted a clip of the … [Link]
Mashable » Rejoice! This is where you can get free donuts on National Donut Day
Food is always better when it's free. June 3 marks one of the greatest days of the year: National Donut Day. A day where we gather with our friends and family and chow down on fried dough covered in sugar. SEE ALSO: Voicemail from Grandma confirms she's not to be trusted with sweets The only thing that could make this … [Link]
Mashable » How an Indian home remedy became the newest alternative to coffee
Listen up, cafes across the world are offering a new, healthier alternative to coffee. The rise of turmeric latte or golden milk, a sweetened blend of the Indian spice with nut milk, is closely linked to the recent superfood status accorded to turmeric. See also: This deconstructed coffee is peak hipsterdom and how the world ends Turmeric lattes have little in … [Link]
Popular Science » This Is What A Russian-American Expedition To The Arctic Looks Like
Animals Men dressed as bears Even if Elon gets a lot of the attention these days, there are many other Musks in the world. [Link]
Slashdot » DVD Release Delays Boost Piracy and Hurt Sales, Study Shows
One of the reasons that drive people to piracy is the delay in the release of a title's DVD or Blu-Ray in their local market. According to a new academic paper from Carnegie Mellon University, movie fans are finding it increasingly difficult to wait for the official DVD or Blu-Ray to come out. From a TorrentFreak report: Due to artificial … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter plays catch-up with Instagram, will let brands advertise multiple tweets at once
Twitter is now letting its advertisers fit more text, photos and videos into a single ad than ever before. The social network just launched a new type of ad that lets brands promote multiple tweets at once in a carousel format that users can swipe left and right through to view. SEE ALSO: Instagram is launching new video slideshow ads … [Link]
Mashable » All the ways you can celebrate Social Media Day 2016
As the go-to source for the connected generation, Mashable has always understood the significance of social media. That’s why, back in 2010, Mashable launched Social Media Day to highlight the ways digital culture has revolutionized how we communicate. Now in its seventh year, Social Media Day is celebrated across the globe on June 30. From Twitter chats to in-person “tweetups,” here … [Link]
Mashable » Policeman responds to pub fight, then slays 'I Will Survive' at karaoke
LONDON — "Wacky Wednesday" at Waterloo Bar in Glasgow took on new meaning as things got even wackier when Sgt. Jon Harris unexpectedly took the stage after responding to an alleged assault. SEE ALSO: Video of barman dancing to JT in the garden will induce foot-tapping You can watch Harris' full performance below: "I was pleased to see that once the … [Link]
Mashable » Rule-breaking couple accidentally smashes museum clock
Not a great week for artists. On Sunday, a child destroyed a $15,000 Lego statue within an hour of its reveal, and on Wednesday, a couple accidentally smashed a clock on display at Pennsylvania's National Watch & Clock Museum. The museum posted the footage as a warning to other visitors. "This is why we beg and plead with our visitors … [Link]
Mashable » DIY pro builds drill-powered skateboard, and it's totally rad
YouTuber Inspire to Make just became the king of DIY. He built a drill-powered electronic skateboard with just a few parts, and it looks like a totally rad ride. Read more…More about Gadgets, Technology, Diy, Tech, and Skateboard [Link]
Mashable » Delta is making all its in-flight entertainment free
Great news for your next long flight on Delta: The airline is making all of its in-flight entertainment free. That's 300 movies, 750 television shows, 2,400 songs, 18 channels of live satellite TV and even some games, available to stream directly on passengers' devices as well as on seatback screens on equipped aircraft. SEE ALSO: The best airlines for long … [Link]
Popular Science » What We'll Wear To Mars
Space The evolution of NASA's space helmets How NASA's space helmets evolved from the iconic bubble worn to the Moon to the futuristic BioSuit dome we'll wear to Mars. [Link]
Mashable » Grandma completely freaks out during 'Jurassic Park' VR session
Grandparents and virtual reality are a match made in Internet heaven. Take, for example, the Northern Irish woman whose grandchildren convinced her to try Jurassic Park VR. That's when things get semi out of hand. The only way to interview Mariah Carey is in a candle-lit bubble bath Steph Curry and fellow NBA stars read the meanest tweets about themselves … [Link]
WIRED » IT Admin Faces Felony for Deleting Files Under Flawed Hacking Law
A sysadmin's hacking charges–for deleting files he had authorized access to–raise new questions for the controversial Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. The post IT Admin Faces Felony for Deleting Files Under Flawed Hacking Law appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Elon Musk's SpaceX wants to send humans to Mars by 2024, but it has yet to send anyone into space
When Elon Musk makes a proclamation, people stand up and take notice. At the Code Conference in California on Wednesday, Musk reiterated one of his boldest claims to date, saying that, if all goes according to plan, SpaceX will start flying people to Mars by 2024, a more ambitious goal than any nation or private company has established. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Andre Iguodala is the Golden State Warriors' overlooked hero
He glides coolly in the massive shadows cast by Warriors superstars Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. He doesn't even start. But time and again when Golden State seems perhaps human — say, the NBA Finals both this year and last — Andre Iguodala delivers. Even when he gets hit in the ballsEspecially, we just learned, when he gets … [Link]
Slashdot » Google's Self-Driving Cars Now Know When To Honk
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Engadget: Google's self-driving cars are not only getting smarter by the day, but they're also getting a little bit more polite. According to the project's latest monthly report, the self-driving car team has recently been teaching the car's AI when and how to honk the horn and give the human drivers on the … [Link]
Mashable » Men of intrigue: The Copa America's 7 most fascinating characters
The USA hasn't seen soccer like this since it hosted the World Cup in 1994, people. Now, more than two decades later, a truly world-class version of the world's game returns to the United States. The Copa América is South America's continental championship, in which world heavyweights like Brazil and Argentina scrap for neighborhood bragging rights. That's a big deal on … [Link]
Mashable » Steph Curry and fellow NBA stars read the meanest tweets about themselves
In the latest NBA edition of Jimmy Kimmel Live!'s Mean Tweets, we hear from Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Steph Curry and the Internet trolls who mock them mercilessly. It's tough out there for an NBA star. Silly string gets smashed silly by hydraulic press News anchors can't stop laughing over penis-shaped waterspout Postmodern Jukebox’s 1920s cover of ‘Never Forget You’ … [Link]
Mashable » Walmart takes aim at Amazon with help from Uber and Lyft
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. says it will be testing its grocery delivery service with ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft in the next two weeks in Denver and Phoenix. That's in addition to a quiet pilot program that started in March with Deliv for its Sam's Club customers that involves delivery of general merchandise and grocery for business … [Link]
Mashable » The only way to interview Mariah Carey is in a candle-lit bubble bath
Mariah Carey is the world's foremost diva (have you seen her make pizza in lingerie?), so it makes sense that Jimmy Kimmel would go into their Thursday night interview prepared for glamour. Kimmel began the interview at his desk, before inviting Carey to join him in a candle lit bubble bath. The two hopped in — fully clothed, of course … [Link]
Mashable » You'll be able to buy the OnePlus 3 without knowing anything about it, not even the price
Are you an impulse buyer, or do you carefully weigh every feature and detail before purchasing a new smartphone? If you fall in the first category, and feel a little adventurous, you might be interested in a new offer from Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus. The company will offer a thousand of its new OnePlus 3 phones a full week before … [Link]
Mashable » This guy created an electric guitar from matchsticks and it’s awesome
LONDON — What could you do with 40,000 matchsticks? SEE ALSO: This artist creates insanely intricate artworks out of saws Dean Fraser created a fully-functioning electric guitar, and it’s incredible. The Chorley native began work on the project 18 years ago while serving in the British Army, but it wasn’t until his retirement from the military in 2013 that he … [Link]
Mashable » 'New Obsession' singer Frankie picks her 9 biggest obsessions
"New Obsession" — which was just released to radio this week — launched Los Angeles-based pop singer-songwriter Frankie into the limelight last year thanks in large part to the fact that Taylor Swift put it on her list of songs that will "make your life more awesome." Indeed, the song — like the rest of her short and sugary sweet debut … [Link]
Mashable » The gender pay gap is affecting kids' pocket money, and it's getting worse
LONDON — The gender pay gap doesn't just affect adults in the world of work; it's also affecting children and the amount of pocket money they receive. SEE ALSO: Parody women's discount card aims to address the gender pay gap According to Halifax's annual pocket money survey, boys are receiving "significantly more" pocket money than girls. 12% more, to be precise. … [Link]
WIRED » These Exotic Creatures Love Their New Photoshopped Homes
Elephants, tigers, hyenas, and more roam digital landscapes. The post These Exotic Creatures Love Their New Photoshopped Homes appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » NASA Steps Up to Track the Shrinking of Earth’s Coral Reefs
A state-of-the-art instrument, usually found on satellites and spacecraft, will survey coral reefs on Earth. The post NASA Steps Up to Track the Shrinking of Earth’s Coral Reefs appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » This Summer’s 14 Must-Read Books
The phrase "beach read" is problematic—it gives you an excuse to read garbage. Resist the temptation! Read these smart and entertaining books instead. The post This Summer's 14 Must-Read Books appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Highest-Tech Stadium in Sports Is Pretty Much a Giant Tesla
The Sacramento Kings have created the most high-tech arena ever. To future-proof it, they made sure its core isn't just concrete: it's code. The post The Highest-Tech Stadium in Sports Is Pretty Much a Giant Tesla appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Morgan’s Wooden Three-Wheeler Is the Eccentric’s Electric
The EV3 is an eccentric contribution to the auto industry's shift away from internal combustion engine. The post Morgan's Wooden Three-Wheeler Is the Eccentric's Electric appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 'Doctor Who' producer speaks about diversity in the show: 'We need to do better'
LONDON — Long-time Doctor Who writer and producer Steven Moffat has confirmed that the show's lead role was previously offered to a black actor. Moffat made the comments in an interview published in the latest Doctor Who magazine issue, the Guardian reports, as part of a wider conversation about diversity in the show. SEE ALSO: The latest 'Doctor Who' sonic … [Link]
Mashable » Queen Elizabeth was major catwalk inspo at Gucci's latest show
LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II is seriously chic. So chic in fact that Gucci — the pinnacle of Italian fashion — channelled the Queen's iconic style for its latest catwalk show at Westminster Abbey on Thursday. SEE ALSO: People are channeling the Queen by wearing classic silk headscarves Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery; and imitate Gucci most certainly … [Link]
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WIRED » Turn Your Regular Home Into a Smart One With Mesh’s DIY Kit
With Mesh you can program your home to be as weird as you'd like, minus all the wires and complex coding. The post Turn Your Regular Home Into a Smart One With Mesh's DIY Kit appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Singapore now has vending machines that sell books
SINGAPORE — Bookworms rejoice! BooksActually, a local independent bookstore known for its fiction and literature curations, has unveiled book vending machines at high traffic spots in Singapore. SEE ALSO: You can now order pizza from a robot in Singapore Currently, two of the vending machines are located at at the National Museum of Singapore and Singapore Visitor Centre on shopping … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Reportedly Developing 5K Retina Thunderbolt Display With Integrated GPU
MojoKid quotes a report from HotHardware: If you head over to Apple's website, the Cupertino outfit will happily sell you a 27-inch Thunderbolt display for $999, at least until its inventory runs out. Word on the web is that it's nearly out of stock and Apple doesn't plan to replenish them. Instead, Apple will launch a new version of its … [Link]
Mashable » Nissan topped 300 donuts with 2,800 pounds of sprinkles using a sports car
If you know a better way to sprinkle donuts, I'd like to hear it. SEE ALSO: Mercedes' new G-Wagen is so rugged, it has a wood floor In honor of National Donut Day on Friday, June 3, Nissan employed Formula Drift icon Chris Forsberg to apply 120 boxes — totaling 2,800 pounds of sprinkles — onto 300 donuts. 
Forsberg's tool of … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' actor sheds more light on the Coldhands mystery
Warning: Contains spoilers from Game of Thrones Season 6, episode 6. LONDON — Right, so let's get this straight once and for all. Is Benjen Stark (i.e. the same Benjen Stark that has been missing from the show for a full SIX SEASONS, ever since he went trotting off beyond the wall back at the start of Season 1) — … [Link]
Mashable » India plans to introduce rules to ensure that matrimonial websites aren't used for dating
The Indian government is planning to introduce a set of guidelines to ensure that the country's matrimonial websites aren't "misused" for anything other than the intent of marriage, and especially not used as dating platforms. See also: Artist turns Indian Tinder experiences into beautiful drawings The government has approved an advisory which will ask matrimonial websites to authenticate its users through … [Link]
New Scientist – News » How opinion polls are shaping the narrative of the EU referendum
Despite pollsters’ failure to predict the UK’s 2015 general election result, what you are told people think about Brexit will influence whether you vote – and how [Link]
Mashable » Gay wedding magazine launches in Australia, despite a lack of marriage equality
Inaction is the best way to describe the Australian government's attitude to marriage equality, with legalisation still yet to happen, lagging behind many other countries. That certainly hasn't stopped Melbourne-based Matty Bulger, who has founded a gay wedding magazine called Groom + Guy, which hit newsagents around the country Thursday. SEE ALSO: Director makes trailer showing why the world needs LGBT superheroes … [Link]
Mashable » School headmaster receives praise for using mahjong to teach students English
Learning a new language that's not your mother tongue can be real daunting. A school in Chengdu, China, has made national news headlines for its creative way of teaching its students English with mahjong tiles. Mahjong is a traditional Chinese card game that's similar to the Western's world rummy. It is usually played with four players and involves 144 tiles … [Link]
Mashable » Google's self-driving cars are now self-honking as well
Imagine this situation. You're stuck in traffic, and some nervous douchebag behind you keeps on honking, even though you have nowhere to go. You turn around, and to your horror realize the car behind you has no driver. The car is autonomously being annoying! Hopefully, this scenario won't happen anytime soon. But the groundwork for it is already here, as … [Link]
Mashable » Now you can really freak people out with these ghost-printed face masks
Forget face paint, scaring the crap out of your family and friends is now going to be an easy feat with the "Turn into Sadako vs Kayako" face pack. As part of the marketing campaign for the anticipated release of Sadako vs Kayako in Japan on June 18, the film's producers have launched face mask sheets that let you turn yourself … [Link]
Slashdot » Minecraft Tops 100 Million Sales
An anonymous reader writes: Mojang has announced today that its game 'Minecraft' has passed 100 million sales across all platforms, including PC, Mac, consoles and mobile. Nearly 53,000 copies of the game have been sold every single day around the world since the beginning of the year. What may be even more impressive is the fact that more than 40 … [Link]
Mashable » Hate stuff priced with 99 at the end? You'll wish this 9-cent coin was real
It's a well-known psychological trick to make you think an item is cheaper — the ending of a price with the number nine. In reality, buying things with nine cents at the end will leave one with plenty of pennies in America. If you're in Australia or Canada, that one cent magically disappears thanks to the devastating mathematical power of rounding. … [Link]
Mashable » Bacon, avocado and selfie emoji are on the way
The emoji masters have been cooking up a new batch of symbols for us, and they are about ready to be served. Bacon, avocado and pancakes are among 72 new emoji officially announced Thursday. The emoji are set to be released in Unicode 9.0 on June 21 by the Unicode Consortium, which makes final decisions about the universal emoji roster. A new emoji … [Link]
Mashable » The First Order needs you! A 'Star Wars' recruitment pamphlet.
Don't let all that Resistance propaganda in Star Wars: The Force Awakens fool you. The First Order is still the finest way to see the galaxy. That's according to Mad Magazine, long a source of great Star Wars parodies. In next week's issue, the usual gang of idiots produced the recruitment leaflet for new trilogy Stormtroopers — or "fear ambassadors" … [Link]
Slashdot » Elon Musk: 'One In Billions' Chance We're Not Living In A Computer Simulation
An anonymous reader writes: At Recode's annual Code Conference, Elon Musk explained how we are almost certainly living in a more advanced civilization's video game. He said: "The strongest argument for us being in a simulation probably is the following. Forty years ago we had pong. Like, two rectangles and a dot. That was what games were. Now, 40 years … [Link]
Mashable » Company scraps dress code so that its employees can be more creative
If you've ever felt stuffy and uncreative because of the clothes you're wearing, employees at professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) know how you feel. The company's Australian operation scrapped its dress code on Wednesday to help increase the creativity of its employees, and also to remain competitive in the race for top talent. That's right, no dress code. Get your … [Link]
Mashable » This dog is a pomeranian, husky mix and it looks like a magical fox
All dogs are special in their own way, but sometimes there's one that takes your breath away. Mya the Pomsky is a mix between a cute, fluffy Pomeranian and a lythe, noble husky. She's also, quite possibly, the most magically beautiful dog in the world. SEE ALSO: Husky throws adorable temper tantrum over bath time Her gorgeous visage was admired … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2295: It's all just a simulation?
Elon is causing a glitch in the Matrix! [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris make their breakup Twitter official
Everything has changed for Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris. Anyone clinging to hope that Talvin is going strong had their wildest dreams crushed when the couple confirmed the breakup themselves. Harris tweeted a message acknowledging the end of their 15-month relationship, and Swift retweeted, which, we'll have to assume, is an endorsement in this case. SEE ALSO: Taylor Swift won … [Link]
Mashable » You can now have an iPhone tombstone
If we could only carry our phones with us to the afterlife. Pavel Kayuk and his company Autograph recently attempted to make that depressing fantasy possible. The Siberian artist built a tombstone in the shape of an iPhone and created something known as "the iTombstone," the hottest and latest death accessory. SEE ALSO: Beloved, tiny fish gets a 'badass' viking … [Link]
Mashable » Hey guys, it's apparently not okay to say 'hey guys' anymore
"Guys." The global term to describe a group of people is thrown around town like it's going out of fashion. "Hey guys," "so guys," "um, guys." Guys, guys and more guys. In almost every context it is considered a gender-neutral term. This hasn't stopped one man — Australian of the year, no less — from saying enough is enough. Using … [Link]
Mashable » Hold up, Beyoncé complimented two fans' afros during her show
Bey likes her baby heir and Beyhive fans with afros. So much so in fact, that Queen Bey took the time during her Formation World Tour show in Seattle to compliment two fans' afros in the middle of singing her song, "Daddy Lessons" — NBD. SEE ALSO: Yes, Beyoncé’s mom also listens to Beyoncé when she has a tough day On May … [Link]
Mashable » Tyler Oakley dropped by 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' to celebrate EllenTube
LOS ANGELES — What better way to celebrate Ellen DeGeneres' video platform than with a viral video star? YouTube king Tyler Oakley — who recently completed CBS' The Amazing Race — stopped by The Ellen DeGeneres Show this week to host a celebration of the best of videos on EllenTube. "As you can tell I'm not Ellen but she really did leave … [Link]
Mashable » 10 legit theories about Justin Bieber's pacifier
Justin Bieber, 22, Instagrammed himself with a pacifier in his mouth, presumably just before or after he was on a yacht. Now, there's actually a lot of reasons why a person might have a pacifier in their mouth. Being a baby is pretty high up there, but it's certainly not the end of the list. SEE ALSO: Here's the truth about … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists Announce Plans For Synthetic Human Genomes
An anonymous reader writes: After it was reported three weeks ago that scientists have held a secret meeting to consider creating a synthetic human genome, the participants of that meeting have officially published their plans. They announced a plan to launch a project that would radically reduce the cost of synthesizing human genomes — a revolutionary development in biotechnology that … [Link]
Mashable » Obama declares June 2016 African-American Music Appreciation Month
President Obama has declared June 2016 African-American Music Appreciation Month. In a proclamation on Thursday, Obama praised African-American music as "among the most innovative and powerful art the world has ever known." SEE ALSO: Kendrick Lamar met with his biggest fan, President Barack Obama "It accompanies us in our daily lives, and it has rung out at turning points in … [Link]
Mashable » Daniel Day-Lewis may come out of deep freeze for Paul Thomas Anderson reunion
LOS ANGELES — There Will Be Threads. Or at least … there might be. And they Will Be Fabulous. SEE ALSO: 'Lincoln' recut as a Kung Fu film is an action-packed farce you'll wish was real Daniel Day-Lewis who, true to his character, has not been seen or heard from since he won the Oscar for the 2012 Steven Spielberg … [Link]
Mashable » Dude climbs 60 feet up a tree and jumps to the river below
Be prepared for your palms to sweat. While out kayaking on the Weeki Wachee river in Florida, Devon Palombo noticed a tree, conveniently decked out with a makeshift ladder system. So he did the only rational thing he could think of: He strapped on his GoPro and climbed to the top. But once he was at the top, he decided … [Link]
Mashable » Only a Photoshop battle can make this cool penguin even cooler
It's hard to top an adorable photo of a penguin. Redditor 50missioncap pos~ a picture of this camera-loving bird posing in front of a large ship to r/photoshopbattles, and it looks incredibly excited to be noticed by the photographer. SEE ALSO: This bighorn sheep got a photoshop battle that will haunt your dreams 
Image: reddit, 50missioncap It's like the little bird automatically … [Link]
Mashable » Audi says its new 354-horsepower S5 Coupé has 'high tech everywhere'
The king of the tech-centric Teutonic coupes is back. SEE ALSO: BMW refocuses i brand on driverless cars instead of EVs, report says Audi pulled the covers off both its all-new A5 and S5 Coupé on Thursday afternoon, nine years after the marque was created. Sporting a new chassis, new engines and improved styling there's little to dislike about the … [Link]
Slashdot » Samsung Unveils Gear Fit 2 Activity Tracker and IconX Wireless Earbuds
An anonymous reader writes: At its New York City event today, Samsung unveiled two new wearables: an updated Gear Fit 2 activity tracker and IconX wireless earbuds. The Fit 2 features a thinner design than its predecessor, a curvier 1.5" Super AMOLED display, built-in heart-rate monitor, GPS, 4GB of built-in storage, and auto multi-sport and sleep tracking. Samsung promises three … [Link]
Mashable » Boy abandoned in forest by parents as punishment found six days later
Japanese authorities say they have found Yamato Tanooka, the 7-year-old boy who was abandoned in a Hokkaido forest by his parents on Saturday as punishment for bad behavior. SEE ALSO: Military joins search for missing Japanese boy left in forest as punishment The Japan Times reports the boy was found Friday morning at a military facility in Shikabe, Hokkaido six days after … [Link]
Mashable » Sped-up SpaceX landing video looks fit for a summer blockbuster
Space nerds have been bathing in the awesomeness of SpaceX's latest successful ocean landing of a rocket since last week. Now, SpaceX has released yet another image to keep the high going. SEE ALSO: Stunning onboard view follows SpaceX's rocket from space to ocean landing After hitting the world with the mind-blowing timelapse of the Falcon 9 rocket's full journey, SpaceX … [Link]
Slashdot » Universe Is Expanding Faster Than We Thought
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Gizmodo: The Hubble Space Telescope has released some new numbers indicating that the rate of expansion of our universe is approximately 45.5 miles per second per megaparsec. It calculated this by measuring the distance between 19 faraway galaxies. Conceptually, the calculations show that space is expanding fast enough to essentially double the … [Link]
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