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 » HP uses 'Star Trek' universe to hype its next-gen technologies in new ad
Borrowing some of the science fiction cool from the Star Trek franchise, Hewlett Packard Enterprise has unveiled a new commercial that weaves future concept technologies into the imaginary world of Starfleet In the one-minute spot, we're taken to an unnamed alien planet as a Star Trek Starfleet Academy instructor guides a group of cadets to a location where a holographic … [Link]
Mashable » The Old Gods and the New: A guide to the religions of Game of Thrones
This story contains spoilers for Game of Thrones, including the episode that aired on June 5. Proceed at your own risk. The Drowned God. The Seven. The Lord of Light. The Mother. The Father. The Old Gods and the New. R'hollor. "The night is dark … and full of theology." The world of Game of Thrones is not just dominated … [Link]
Mashable » DJ Khaled introduces Naomi Campbell, Ray Liotta to Apple Music in new ads
When Apple launched Apple Music this time last year, it spent a good deal of time and energy recruiting major music tastemakers likely to encourage users to adopt the product Now Apple is continuing that approach by quietly rolling out a music and social media icon, DJ Khaled, as part of its Apple Music campaign SEE ALSO: Apple acknowledges iTunes music … [Link]
Slashdot » GE Considers Scrapping The Annual Raise
A user shares a report that details General Electric's rethinking of the annual raise. Bloomberg reports: "GE executives are reviewing whether annual updates to compensation are the best response to the achievements and needs of employees. The company may also scrap the longstanding and much-imitated system of rating staff on a five-point scale. Decisions on both issues may come within … [Link]
Mashable » How to Facebook Live like a pro
Facebook Live is definitely the hottest live streaming platform out there for bloggers, brands and moms who love Chewbacca. Though live streaming your life may seem like an easy task, we've come up with a few tricks to help you step it up a notchMashable's Sam Sheffer shares three tips to help you Facebook Live like a pro. Read more…More about … [Link]
Mashable » Hackers, experts decode the magic of 'Mr. Robot' ahead of Season 2
Season 1 of USA's Mr. Robot enjoyed the kind of acclaim that freshman shows can only dream of getting, and ahead of the new season, a collection of hackers, actors, experts and superfans are dissecting the code to the show's success in a new special. In Mr. Robot Decoded, creator Sam Esmail, stars Rami Malek and Christian Slater, real-life hacker Jeff Moss and … [Link]
Mashable » Someone fixed the statement made by the father of Stanford's convicted rapist
When a former Stanford student was sentenced last week to six months of jail and probation for three counts of sexually assaulting a woman while she was unconscious, many were enraged by what they saw as an astonishingly light sentence. Then came news of a courtroom statement from the former student's father, who decried, among other things, his son's loss … [Link]
Mashable » Bosch's driverless parking system handles complex parking with ease
In the near future, your car will handle the complex parking — even without you in it. SEE ALSO: Nissan topped 300 donuts with 2,800 pounds of sprinkles using a sports car Auto-parts-maker Bosch demonstrated its latest partially automated driverless car system in Farmington Hills, Michigan last week. It's called "home zone park assist" and Bosch expects the tech to … [Link]
Mashable » Kim Kardashian has a very specific problem with free-to-play games
Kim Kardashian is not a fan of free-to-play video games that push in-game purchases to the point that they get in the way of having a good time. In other words, she agrees with rational criticisms that are often leveled at free-to-play games. Kardashian has a game of her own — Kim Kardashian: Hollywood — that is quite popular, but it … [Link]
WIRED » The Logistical Miracle of Cramming 80,000 People Into Bonnaroo
The tiny town of Manchester, Tennessee suddenly gains 80,000 people. Here's how they handle all that traffic. The post The Logistical Miracle of Cramming 80,000 People Into Bonnaroo appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Pandora CEO: No Plans To Sell Company: On Path To Do Something Big
Chris O'Brien, reporting for VentureBeat: Making one of his biggest public appearances since returning to Pandora as CEO, Tim Westergren struck a defiant tone — insisting that the company is not for sale and is, in fact, on the cusp of a reinventing itself. "We are on a path to do something big and something for the long-term," Westergren said … [Link]
Mashable » Meet the team of refugees set to compete at the Rio Olympics
While the upcoming 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, Brazil are plagued by a number of problems, ranging from the outbreak of the Zika virus to pollution, there is some good news: the debut of a team comprised solely of refugees. SEE ALSO: This Syrian girl fled civil war. Now she's carrying the Olympic torch. While the creation of team was … [Link]
Popular Science » Solar Plane's Evening Flight To NYC Cancelled
Aviation Bad weather Sometime around midnight, a solar-powered airplane will take off for the city that never sleeps. [Link]
Mashable » Polite alligator uses crosswalk in Florida to cross the street
Only in Florida. Traffic at Cypress Point Parkway and Cypress Edge Drive in Palm Coast, Florida, was briefly halted on Monday morning by deputies for the Flagler County Sheriff's Office. There was an alligator that really just needed to cross the road. SEE ALSO: Massive alligator takes an afternoon stroll on a golf course 
Image: Flagler County Sheriff's officeThe gator was … [Link]
Slashdot » Future Phones May Use Vacuum Tube Chips As Silicon Hits Moore's Law Extremes
An anonymous reader writes: A team of researchers want to replace transistors with vacuum tubes. Vacuum tubes are nothing new, however the ones in development at Caltech's Nanofabrication Group are a million times smaller than the ones in use 100 years ago. "Computer technologies seem to work in cycles," Alan Huang, a former electrical engineer for Bell Laboratories, told the … [Link]
Mashable » Super Bowl champion claims Planet Fitness kicked him out for groaning too hard
Planet Fitness is proud to call itself a "no judgement zone" — except when it comes to groaning. Steve Weatherford is a former Superbowl champion and fitness guru. Last week, Rutherford posted a video claiming that he was kicked out of a Planet Fitness for "excessive breathing/grunting." SEE ALSO: Hairy bodybuilder shaves entire chest and back in weirdly transfixing video … [Link]
Mashable » Private companies may profit by turning the moon into a space rest stop
Ranked just after the human desire for adventure and discovery is the drive to make a buck off of whatever has been found. Now, with the privatized space race well under way, there are even designs on the moon. Moon Express could soon gain approval for the first private space mission to leave Earth's orbit and land on the lunar … [Link]
Mashable » Mom and daughter text priceless misunderstanding about 'drugs'
A mother in Texas had the internet in hysterics after falsely accusing her daughter of hoarding drugs. The sinister substance in question was actually more likely to be a party favor for a kid's birthday party than a rager. SEE ALSO: Could this 'Friends' texting prank BE any funnier? When 16-year-old Ashley Banks asked her mother to move a calculator from her room … [Link]
WIRED » T-Mobile Is Giving Away Free Stock—and Pizza—to Customers
As federal regulators scrutinize another T-Mobile perks program, the cell carrier has decided to give away (some of) the company. The post T-Mobile Is Giving Away Free Stock—and Pizza—to Customers appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Google’s Most Ambitious Life Sciences Projects Are Struggling To Launch
Health Despite the grand ideas, the science of Verily may not be there yet Three years ago, Andrew Conrad, an executive at Google’s then biotech venture which would eventually become Verily, proposed an idea for a device similar to the… [Link]
Mashable » Copa America welcomes Uruguay to the U.S. with wrong national anthem
Welcome to the United States, Uruguayan national team! We Americans are so happy that you are here for the USA's first turn in more than two decades hosting a world-class soccer tournament! Now, before we kick things off, let's hear that stirring Uruguayan national anthem! Wait. Oops. SEE ALSO: Men of intrigue: The Copa America's 7 most fascinating characters Organizers … [Link]
Mashable » Muhammad Ali raises fists with a playful smile in last photoshoot
In the last few photos taken of boxing legend and civil rights icon Muhammad Ali, he dawns shades and puts up his fists. The portraits, taken two months before the champ passed away on Friday, seem to show the same playful spirit that helped bring about Ali's thunderous stardom. SEE ALSO: 16 of the greatest Muhammad Ali quotes In an … [Link]
Mashable » Vic Mensa invites us inside his messed-up mind in 'There's a Lot Going On' video
Vic Mensa has shared the deep, dark and, therefore, Kanye West-approved video for "There's a Lot Going On," the introspective standout of his brand-new EP of the same name. In the decidedly simple clip, the Chicago rapper stands in front of a white screen, seeming physically tortured as he cathartically spits out his story of mental illness, addiction and abuse. It ends … [Link]
Mashable » Extremely relatable toddler gets super excited when he sees food
You know that feeling when you see your server with your food, and they're heading towards your table? This kid, named Milo, gets that feeling every single time he sees food. Even if it's not for him. But he doesn't just hold that excitement inside, he let's everyone know just how pumped he is to see food. 'Game of Thrones' … [Link]
Popular Science » Partner Post: Enter This Auction To Win A Tour Of The New Facebook Headquarters
Entertainment Plus pay a visit to the candy and gift shops This auction can win you a tour of the Facebook headquarters… [Link]
Mashable » Lindsay Lohan visited Annie James' house from 'The Parent Trap'
Honey, you never looked better. While in London, Lindsay Lohan couldn't resist stopping by the classic house from her breakout movie The Parent Trap. SEE ALSO: 22 'Mean Girls' Accessories for Your Totally Fetch Lifestyle Somehow, 18 years have passed since The Parent Trap was released and changed our lives. Lohan recently posed in front of her character's house and … [Link]
Slashdot » BuzzFeed Ends $1.3M Advertising Deal With RNC Over Donald Trump
An anonymous reader writes: In response to Donald Trump's rhetoric, the "social news and entertainment company" BuzzFeed has decided to terminate an advertising deal with the Republican National Committee. The deal was for $1.3 million, a source close to BuzzFeed told POLITICO. The source said the reason was because of the website's employees. "[BuzzFeed could not countenance] having employees make … [Link]
Mashable » AMC developing David Carr's 'The Night of the Gun' as a miniseries
AMC is looking to turn the late David Carr's memoir The Night of the Gun into a miniseries. The network and Sony Pictures Television, the studio behind Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad, say they are developing the best-selling novel as a six-part miniseries with Bob Odenkirk set to star. Executive producer Shawn Ryan, of The Shield fame, is also attached to … [Link]
Mashable » Dad fed up with son smoking weed in car sells it on Craigslist
A Jacksonville father put his foot down on his son's high joyriding by taking the SUV completely out of the picture. Allan Gieger Jr. created a Craigslist post for his son's 1998 Ford Explorer after reaching a tipping point with his disrespectful behavior. He's asking $1,500 for the vehicle. He explains in the listing, "he thinks it's cool to drive with … [Link]
Mashable » Family photoshoot goes exactly how you'd expect with 5 kids
Poor mom just wanted a nice family photo. Unfortunately, the toddler had other plans, and threw a mini tantrum which ruined the whole thing. SEE ALSO: Adorable 4-year-old girl is a seasoned backpacker who has travelled half of China It started with a pinch from the youngest, who then proceed to pull his sister's hair. "It's not happening," says the … [Link]
Mashable » Barbie beams up to the original 'Star Trek' Enterprise
As Star Trek's original five-year mission rolls toward the end of its fifth decade, media and brands are lining up to celebrate the franchise's incredible run. The latest to board the Starship Enterprise? Barbie. The world famous doll's parent company Mattel, and CBS (which, along with Paramount Studios, owns the franchise) announced on Monday that they are set to launch … [Link]
Mashable » Musk: Tesla Model X doors will finally be 'useful' with software update
"I think we’re almost there in making the doors useful," Tesla CEO Elon Musk said of the Model X SUV at the company's Annual Shareholder Meeting on June 1. I am sure Musk is having a bit of a deprecating laugh with that line. SEE ALSO: Mercedes' E-Class Wagon is the smartest 7-seater in the world In one flippant remark, … [Link]
Popular Science » Phone Cameras Could Get As Sharp As DSLRs, By Bending Laws Of Nature
Science Also useful for telescopes and microscopes Phone Cameras Could Get As Sharp As DSLRs, By Bending Laws Of Nature… [Link]
Slashdot » Supreme Court Rejects Google Appeal In Class Action Dispute From Advertisers
An anonymous reader writes from a report via NBC News: The Supreme Court on Monday has rejected Google's appeal in a class action lawsuit involving claims that the company deceived California advertisers about the placement of internet ads via its Adwords service. NBC News reports: "The court's decision not to hear the case leaves in place a September 2015 ruling … [Link]
Mashable » Chalk artist reimagines Darth Vader in steamy 3D portrait
Despite coming from a desert planet, Darth Vader's been feeling the summer heat, too. And some folks in Denver, Colorado, might've briefly thought they were seeing a shirtless Vader, not just a 3D chalk drawing. The sultry Star Wars villain comes from artist Chris Carlson, who drew the piece for the Denver Chalk Art Festival, where it won an award for … [Link]
Popular Science » Computer Simulation Lets You Create Your Own Traffic Jam
Cars It's way more fun than sitting in one Sitting in traffic is miserable. It's bad enough when the car congestion is caused by construction or crashes, but it's a far worse feeling to get through traffic… [Link]
Mashable » Everyone covered Prince and the Clash at Governors Ball
If a band plays a music festival in the summer of 2016 and doesn't cover Prince, do they make a sound? Even though Governors Ball music festival in New York City was cut a day short due to rain that, unfortunately, did not have a violet hue, there was no shortage of Prince — and the Clash — tributes. Beck, … [Link]
WIRED » The Logistical Miracle of Cramming 80,000 People Into Bonnaroo
The tiny town of Manchester, Tennessee suddenly gains 80,000 people. Here's how they handle all that traffic. The post The Logistical Miracle of Cramming 80,000 People Into Bonnaroo appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Are Expensive Bicycle Wheels Worth the Money? Let’s Check the Physics
If you decrease the drag by just a little bit, you can get significant power savings on a bicycle. However, these savings are only worthwhile at high speeds. The post Are Expensive Bicycle Wheels Worth the Money? Let’s Check the Physics appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' Arya-Waif fan theory will stick your brain with the pointy end
Warning: Game of Thrones spoilers. Obviously. Arya Stark has had a few stale seasons on Game of Thrones. Despite being a fan favorite, the badass, needle-wielding character ~ herself stuck in endless Braavosi Fight Club-esque training montages against the Waif. Simply put: A girl had no plot. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' fans cannot handle Arya Stark's decision making anymore And just when … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Electric eels seen leaping out of water to attack land predators
A naturalist’s tale from 200 years ago of eels jumping out of a river in the Amazon and attacking horses may be true – the behaviour has been caught on film [Link]
Mashable » Here's why Alicia Keys is embracing #NoMakeup to the fullest
Alicia Keys is making sure everyone knows "A Woman's Worth" isn't measured by the amount of makeup she wears. Keys wrote a personal essay in last week's Lenny Letter, entitled, "Alicia Keys: Time to Uncover," in which she commented on the role that makeup plays hiding individuality and in society's need to impress others. SEE ALSO: Amy Schumer asks for no-makeup … [Link]
Mashable » T-Mobile is giving away free stuff, including its own stock
T-Mobile customers are getting a chunk of the company today along with some other goodies as the phone carrier launches its #GetThanked campaign. #GetThanked was announced Monday by president and CEO John Legere, and while many companies will offer customers prizes, goodies and benefits, you'll be hard-pressed to find another company that gives away its own stock. T-Mobile customers have … [Link]
Popular Science » NASA Is Funding A Concept To Turn Asteroids Into Spaceships
Space So we can mine them American companies are itching to get their hands on the gold, platinum, and other minerals that asteroids are thought to contain. [Link]
Popular Science » We May Soon Capture The First Real Image Of A Black Hole
Space Thanks to a new world-spanning algorithm A new algorithm will combine data from future telescopes to image black holes… [Link]
Mashable » Professors warns that shows like 'Game of Thrones' lead to lowered sex drive
Sex and television: two of nature's greatest pleasures, each competing for our limited and miserable attention. According to Professor David Spiegelhalter, a Cambridge University statistician, couples in Britain are having 40 percent less sex than they did 20 years ago. Researchers previously warned that a rise in devices like iPads make it harder for people to ever be bored, … [Link]
Slashdot » T-Mobile Is Giving Customers Stock In the Company
T-Mobile is going to great lengths to lure customers. On Monday, the United States' third-largest wireless carrier announced that it will give one share of T-Mobile stock to millions of customers. These customers, the company added, will get a chance to earn more stocks if they are able to refer friends and make them switch over. CNN reports: The company … [Link]
Mashable » 'Shove it up your ass': Congressman tells Trump where to put his wall
On June 12, 1987, President Ronald Reagan stood at a podium in the then-divided city of Berlin and famously demanded that Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev "tear down this wall." Nearly 29 years later, on June 6, 2016, Rep. Filemon Vela, Jr. of Texas published an open letter to presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, in which he invited the reality … [Link]
Mashable » History and charm in the walled city of Old Québec
Exploring Québec City is like discovering a secret passageway into Europe, with historic charm and modern flair around every corner Plus, it’s closer than you may think. Located 150 miles north of Montreal, it’s a 1.5 hour flight from New York City and a 6-hour drive from Boston. It’s a city filled with art, culture, history and cuisine — a … [Link]
Mashable » Steph Curry will skip the 2016 Rio Olympics — and you really can't blame him
Bad news broke for basketball fans Monday, when Golden State Warriors star and back-to-back NBA MVP Steph Curry announced he'll skip the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Bummer — but it's hard to blame the guy. SEE ALSO: Muhammad Ali will always be an American icon Curry released a statement through the Warriors on Monday morning, saying that … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye opened his e-commerce site, where you can buy $595 lucite heels
Kanye dig it? If you've been dying for past few seasons and lusting for Yeezys, Kanye West has heard you. SEE ALSO: Praise Yeezus: Cool church uses Kanye West lyrics to inspire us sinners And Pablo has spoken. The artist/designer just launched his own e-commerce site, Yeezysupply.com, selling his Season 2 styles. 
But if you thought this was a sample … [Link]
Mashable » One company is trying to corner the podcast market
E.W. Scripps has acquired streaming audio platform Stitcher in a $4.5 million deal meant to bolster the company's position as one of the leaders in the podcast market. Stitcher will be folded into Midroll Media, but the public-facing brand will remain. Stitcher's staff of 12 employees will become part of Midroll, and Stitcher head of product will join Midroll as … [Link]
Mashable » Cinema frat trolls member who hates 'Ratatouille' with a bunch of 'Ratatouille'
Who doesn't love a rat that can cook? Well according to redditor vioLynn_94, someone in his fraternity for sureDelta Kappa Alpha is a fraternity with a film focus, and as such, they host weekly screenings for viewing and discussion. The member responsible for posting photos of which films will be screened just so happens to have an "irrational hatred" of Disney Pixar's 2007 … [Link]
Mashable » Mom uses Siri to save toddler's life
There may actually be something to always-listening devices, after all. Apple's Siri voice assistant is being credited with helping to save the life of an Australian toddler who unexpectedly stopped breathing. When a mother in Australia discovered her one-year-old daughter had stopped breathing and was turning blue, according to a report in Yahoo Australia, she enlisted Siri to call for help. … [Link]
Popular Science » Bikini Atoll Likely Still Too Radioactive For Resettlement
Military New study reveals long reach of past weapons Nukes are deadly into the future, too. [Link]
Popular Science » Slack Is Creating An Artificially Intelligent Office Manager
Technology "Slackbot, what's the wi-fi password?" Slack Is Building A.I. To Be Your Digital Office Manager… [Link]
Slashdot » Xbox One Update Adds Cortana
Microsoft announced on Monday that its Xbox One console is due for a big software update this summer. Cortana, the digital voice assistant will be made available to Xbox One users, the company said. If you're part of the Xbox Preview program, you will be able to test the feature starting this week. The Guardian reports: To communicate, players simply … [Link]
Mashable » 'Supergirl' Season 2 will introduce Superman
The man in primary colors is coming back to The CW. The network — the new home to Supergirl — is in the process of casting Superman, a character that will debut in Season 2 of the Melissa Benoist-led series. SEE ALSO: 'Supergirl' is moving to the CW for Season 2 “Greg [Berlanti], Ali [Adler] and I are beyond thrilled … [Link]
Mashable » Bernie Sanders made a drag brunch campaign stop in West Hollywood
Anything goes at drag brunch – but an appearance by Bernie Sanders was certainly not expected. California's presidential primary is this Tuesday, June 7, and on Sunday, Sanders stopped by Hamburger Mary's of West Hollywood to watch some drag queens perform and eat brunch. He also hoped to earn a few votes. SEE ALSO: Bernie Sanders uses candy to teach … [Link]
Mashable » Mother of child who fell into gorilla enclosure will not be charged
An Ohio prosecutor announced on Monday afternoon that there would be no charges against the mother of the boy who fell into the gorilla exhibit at the Cincinnati Zoo Memorial Day weekend, an incident which caused officials to shoot and kill Harambe, a 17-year-old gorilla. SEE ALSO: Vigil held for gorilla killed at Cincinnati Zoo During a press conference on Monday, … [Link]
Mashable » Nike was so inspired by the LGBTQ+ community, it created a rainbow collection
Nike is getting gay. Following in the footsteps of its Black History Month collection is BETRUE, a line inspired solely by the LGBTQ+ community. 
Image: NIKEThe line features apparel and footwear with subtle touches that pay homage to the community, like rainbow colors and triangles. Lots of pink triangles. 
Image: NIKEOkay, maybe not so subtle. But still, very wearable. 
Image: … [Link]
Mashable » This Curry vs. LeBron Vine mashup perfectly summarizes the NBA Finals so far
Let's check in on the NBA Finals, shall we? Oooh. Ah. Good Lord. That looks painful. SEE ALSO: NFL star Patrick Willis is thriving in retirement as a Silicon Valley tech worker Here are the ugly particulars after two games in Oakland: The Golden State Warriors lead the Cleveland Cavaliers two games to zilch; the Warriors won those first two … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Hack the Mitsubishi Outlander SUV, Shut Off Alarm Remotely
Reader Orome1 writes: Mitsubishi Outlander, a popular hybrid SUV sold around the world, can be easily broken into by attackers exploiting security weaknesses in the setup that allows the car to be remotely controlled via an app. After discovering the SSID and the pre-shared key, they connected to a static IP address within a network's subnet, and this allowed them … [Link]
WIRED » Game of Thrones Recap: Putting the Broken Man Back Together
After five seasons of brutality, the show is spending much of its current season examining the consequences of its violence. The post Game of Thrones Recap: Putting the Broken Man Back Together appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » A Tour Of The Space Shuttle Enterprise, With A Shuttle Astronaut
Space Mike Massimino shows me around A Tour Of The Shuttle Enterprise, With A Shuttle Astronaut… [Link]
Mashable » An astronaut and cosmonaut floated into the Space Station's first inflatable habitat today
NASA astronaut Jeff Williams and Russian cosmonaut Oleg Skripochka floated into the International Space Station's newest habitat Monday, possibly paving the way for private space stations in the years to come. The two space station crewmembers entered the habitat — named the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) —- at 4:47 a.m. ET Monday after Williams helped to expand the module … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook is targeting the remaining Messenger holdouts, and they're furious
When Facebook first started pushing its users to use Messenger, the responses weren't very positive. Many people weren't a fan of needing to use two apps instead of one to use all the features of Facebook, so some Android users turned to the mobile web application where they could browse their news feed and message people in one place. Now, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Pacific Rim' sequel springs to life with the addition of John Boyega
LOS ANGELES — As Finn, John Boyega needed a pilot. Now he gets to be one. The Star Wars: The Force Awakens star will surely drift into the controls of a Kaiju-fighting Jaeger in the sequel to Pacific Rim, a movie no one was sure was moving forward until the Monday morning casting announcement from Legendary Pictures. SEE ALSO: John Boyega, Mark … [Link]
Mashable » 'He barely consumes food': Father's defense of convicted Stanford rapist ignites widespread anger
The father of a former Stanford student is worried his son will never again be "his happy go lucky self with that easy going personality" after he was convicted of sexual assault in March. The father, Dan Turner, who read his statement in court, argued against imprisonment for his son, citing the hardships that had arisen, like loss of appetite. … [Link]
Slashdot » Man Sued For $30K Over $40 Printer He Sold On Craigslist
An anonymous reader cites an article on USA Today: Selling a used, black-and-white printer through Craigslist seemed simple and straightforward to Doug Costello. It wasn't. What the 66-year-old Massachusetts man didn't know then is that he would spend the next 6 and a half years embroiled in a complicated and confusing legal dispute in Indiana over that printer, which, according … [Link]
Popular Science » Want To Be An Astronaut? Your Chariots Await
Space 7 vehicles that will carry humanity into orbit and beyond very soon The human race is quickly becoming a spacefaring civilization. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Who is Really Responsible for API Security?
As APIs play an increasingly important role in modern business, it seems that a lack of clarity over who is responsible for API security is leaving businesses and users at risk.
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Mashable » If you ask Gigi Hadid's dad, she and Zayn Malik are still together
We seem to be in the midst of breakup season. The downfall of Taylor Swift/Calvin Harris and Demi Lovato/Wilmer Valderrama was hard enough to process—until rumors started swirling about a split between Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik. Thankfully, it seems they are just rumors. At least, according to Gigi's papa. SEE ALSO: Gigi Hadid: 'I think social media has taken … [Link]
Mashable » Burger King's latest unholy fast food mashup is the 'Whopperrito'
The mad scientists in Burger King's product department have cooked up another radical new take on the fast food chain's most recognizable product. SEE ALSO: How Taco Bell made the 'quesalupa' a snapshot of America right now The "Whopperito," which, as the name implies, is the godless lovechild of a cheeseburger and a burrito, is currently available in at least … [Link]
Mashable » Black bear takes the bath of a lifetime
It's sort of a relief to know that bears do more than just lick their fur to get clean. The Oregon Zoo shared a video of black bear Takoda enjoying a peaceful splish-splash around his perfectly bear-sized tub. It takes Takoda a moment to realize that the floating bath toys aren't strong enough for him to pull himself up, and he … [Link]
Popular Science » Necktie-Wearing Robot Learns Sidewalk Etiquette
Technology Big bot on campus Stanford is teaching a robot sidewalk norms. [Link]
Slashdot » Nest's Time At Alphabet: A 'Virtually Unlimited Budget' With No Results
Ron Amadeo, reporting for Ars Technica (edited and condensed): Nest CEO Tony Fadell wasn't officially "fired" from Nest, but it certainly feels like it. In just the last few months, Nest has had to deal with reports of an "employee exodus," a string of public insults from Dropcam co-founder and departing Nest employee Greg Duffy, news that even Google supposedly … [Link]
Mashable » This wildly possible 'Game of Thrones' fan theory predicts the fight to end all fights
Warning: Contains spoilers from Game of Thrones Season Six, Episode Seven. LONDON — Another Game of Thrones episode, another step closer to "Cleganebowl" — the much-anticipated showdown that Thrones fans have long been desperately hoping for. We're referring, of course, to Sandor Clegane Vs. Gregor Clegane. The Hound Vs. the Mountain. Brother Vs. Brother. They had a little skirmish back … [Link]
Mashable » Norway moves closer to banning sales of gas-powered cars by 2025
UPDATE: June 6, 2016, 3:33 p.m. EDT The agreement political parties in Norway reached won't "ban" fossil fuel-powered cars, according to Norway's Minister of Climate and Environment Vidar Helgesen. In a Twitter exchange with Mashable, he stated: "There is an agreement on a target of zero new fossil-fuel cars sold" from 2025 on. "No outright ban, but strong actions required," … [Link]
Slashdot » Oracle Whistleblower Suit Raises Questions Over Cloud Accounting
Svetlana Blackburn, a former senior finance manager for Oracle claims that the company has fired her for not "inflating" revenues in its cloud services division. She alleges that her bosses had instructed her to add "millions of dollars of accruals" for expected business "with no concrete or foreseeable billing to support the numbers." Oracle eventually inflated the numbers without her … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch People Flail At A Piñata On A Drone
Aviation Droñata Drone pinata… [Link]
Mashable » Drummer turns traffic jam into a traffic jam session
One musician decided to turn some serious commuting delays in The Netherlands into the ultimate traffic jam. Jonathan Schoenmaker filmed this video of Adriaan Stoop — drummer for the Dutch band, The Moods — putting on a show for fellow drivers. Rather than remaining in his car and getting angry about the traffic, Stoop decided to open the back of his vehicle, take out … [Link]
Mashable » Robot dinosaur game 'Horizon Zero Dawn' delayed until 2017
Horizon Zero Dawn won't be serving up robot dinosaurs for you to hunt on PlayStation 4 until Feb. 28, 2017. Guerilla Games, the studio behind the Killzone series, announced the delay on Monday. The game just needs more time to cook, simple as that. It had a promising debut at E3 2015, this timing change should give PS4 owners something fun to … [Link]
WIRED » Buzzfeed Takes A Stand Against Trump, Rejects RNC Ads
“We don’t run cigarette ads because they are hazardous to our health," Peretti wrote, "and we won’t accept Trump ads for the exact same reason." The post Buzzfeed Takes A Stand Against Trump, Rejects RNC Ads appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Desert plant seen drinking fog and mist with its leaves
The unusual plant uses its leaves instead of its roots to collect water – and for the first time the detailed mechanism behind this is revealed [Link]
New Scientist – News » Human-pig chimeras are being grown – what will they let us do?
Creating pigs that are essentially normal except for one human organ sounds disturbing – but it could one day give us an unlimited supply of organs for transplant [Link]
New Scientist – News » US and India set to join UN climate deal and agree on renewables
India's climate move could help clear hurdle for Paris agreement, as Prime Minister Modi meets President Obama over US investment in Indian energy market [Link]
Mashable » This 'Game of Thrones' montage gives 'The Kingslayer' the hero treatment
Jamie Lannister is the most misunderstood man in the Seven Kingdoms. Due to some unforeseen circumstances involving an insane, fire-obsessed ruler, Jamie earned himself the unkind nickname of the "Kingslayer." So, in the name of justice, Game of Thrones fan Shahan Reviews created a montage proving Jamie is the hero Westeros needed but didn't deserve Incest aside, of course. Is 'Agents of Mayhem' … [Link]
Mashable » Check out Yooka-Laylee's wild, new E3 trailer
Giant cloud men, snakes in cargo shorts and arcade dinosaurs. It's good to have Rare alum back in the saddle. Playtonic Games released a new trailer for their upcoming 3D platforming adventure Yooka-Laylee, which will be showcased at E3 2016. Good news, bad news however, as the studio has pushed back their original release from later this year, to early 2017 on … [Link]
Mashable » The best iPad app for taking notes on documents just got a huge upgrade
LiquidText is the go-to iPad app for reading and taking notes on documents, whether they're Word docs, PDFs or PowerPoint presentations. You can pull out sections of documents for reference and take notes on them, eliminating the need to print out your documents for editing and studying. SEE ALSO: The 10 best iPad apps of 2015 After its 2.0 update, … [Link]
Slashdot » Uber Denies Access To Harvard Startup That Compared Ride-Hailing Prices
In April, a group of Harvard Business School students created an app called Urbanhail that allowed users to see side-by-side real-time pricing — including surge rates — for different ride-sharing apps including Uber. The app received a tremendous response from users. Shortly after that, the group received emails from several Uber representatives, asking them to remove Uber's data from the … [Link]
Mashable » Is 'Agents of Mayhem' a secret 'Saints Row' game with superhumans?
Deep Silver Volition, the studio behind the Saints Row series, just announced its first non-Saints Row game since 2011, and it's called Agents of Mayhem. Here's the thing, though. It kind of is a Saints Row game. It's definitely set in the same universe, with its reference to the evil megacorp Ultor. But then, at the end of the trailer, there's that unmistakable Third … [Link]
Popular Science » You Should Read 'Cumulus' Right Now, Before It Happens For Real
Entertainment A new sci-fi novel imagines the thrilling, terrifying future of San Francisco's tech boom A riveting new short sci-fi novel by Eliot Peper, a tech entrepreneur turned novelist, which also focuses on another fictional Google-like conglomerate and a secret plot… [Link]
Mashable » London street artists are painting beautiful tributes to Muhammad Ali
LONDON — Since Muhammad Ali passed away on Saturday, a huge number of tributes have been pouring in for the iconic boxer. London has been no exception. Over the weekend a memorial in Brixton and two street art paintings in Harringay and Camberwell were among the tributes paid to Ali. SEE ALSO: 16 of the greatest Muhammad Ali quotes London-based … [Link]
Mashable » French bulldogs playing with balloons is the ultimate mood booster
Forget balls, these French bulldogs named Ganon and Loki know that balloons are far more entertaining. Unfortunately, the two pups have a pretty good record of popping the balloons after playing with them for a few minutes. Or maybe that's all just part of their game. Is 'Agents of Mayhem' a stealth 'Saints Row' game with superhumans? 'Final Fantasy XII' … [Link]
Mashable » Don't be like Mark: How to protect your social accounts from being hacked
In the last week or so, several high-profile social networking accounts have been hijacked by hackers, including those belonging to Katy Perry, Mark Zuckerberg and Keith Richards. And even though control of all these accounts was quickly restored back to their owners, it was still a very embarrassing experience for the celebs: Katy Perry's 89 million followers had to endure a … [Link]
Mashable » This university just made one simple change to close its gender pay gap
LONDON — A British university is giving each of its female professors a pay rise to wipe out its gender pay gap in one fell swoop. The University of Essex has pledged to increase female professors' pay to bring it in line with the average salaries of male professors According to a statement, the university's council has approved plans to … [Link]
Mashable » 'Dr. Phil' without dialogue is a silent mess
Some problems are just too big for words. YouTube user Darelle Johnson removed all of the conversation from an episode of Dr. Phil, leaving a hilarious shell of uncomfortable silence, and plenty of aggressive Dr. Phil gestures. 'Final Fantasy XII' returns with a 2017 remake Indian man uses his turban to save drowning dog Kelsey Grammer reveals the inspiration behind Sideshow … [Link]
Mashable » Jon Hamm to narrate new Amazon docu-series about the Arizona Cardinals
LOS ANGELES — Jon Hamm is heading to Amazon to voice its new docuseries about the Arizona Cardinals. All or Nothing, produced by NFL Films, will feature eight one-hour episodes about the Arizona Cardinals’ 2015 season, "from the draft through the NFC Championship game." The series, which will be available July 1, marks the latest in Amazon's efforts to expand its unscripted offerings. It … [Link]
Mashable » Vote against Trump in exchange for a naked picture
Tramps Against Trump is a very new kind of social advocacy group that doesn't take too kindly to the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. The Tramps offer a unique incentive for voting against Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election — they will send you "personalized nudes for the politically engaged," as stated on their Tumblr. Basically, if you prove you voted, … [Link]
WIRED » Scientists Are Using Tarantula Venom to Learn How Your Body Hurts
Scientists at UCSF are using tarantula venom to figure out how pain works. What they find could lead to new drugs that treat conditions like epilepsy. The post Scientists Are Using Tarantula Venom to Learn How Your Body Hurts appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 40 years of ‘Alien’ franchise history in under three minutes
The original Alien is a nearly 40-year-old masterpiece about a group of space truckers who encounter the most terrifying space bug of all time. In the decades since, the space bugs have returned to maim and murder and do their gross chestburst-y thing in sequel after sequel. Did you know they fought the Predator? Twice? SEE ALSO: The cold hard truth … [Link]
Mashable » 'Final Fantasy XII' returns with a 2017 remake
Final Fantasy XII is coming back in 2017, with a remastered audiovisual presentation, new ways to play and a new subtitle: The Zodiac Age. Of all the Final Fantasy games released over the years, this is one that never really had a chance to live. It was released for PlayStation 2 in March 2006, sandwiched right between the launches of the Xbox … [Link]
Slashdot » Why UK's Government Digital Service Decided To Ditch Apps
In a world where there's an app for nearly every product and service, the UK Government Digital Service (GDS) still rely on its website to serve its customers. "But why?" You ask. Ben Terrett, former head of design at GDS outlined some of the reasons in a recent interview. He said the problem with mobiles apps is that they require … [Link]
Popular Science » You'll Soon Be Able To Stream All Blizzard Games On Facebook Live
Entertainment From Diablo to Overwatch You'll Soon Be Able To Stream All Blizzard Games On Facebook Live… [Link]
Mashable » BuzzFeed CEO compares Trump to cigarettes, pulls RNC ad campaign
BuzzFeed CEO Jonah Peretti announced on Monday that the company has withdrawn from an ad deal with the Republican National Committee over the rhetoric of its presumptive candidate, Donald Trump. “The Trump campaign is directly opposed to the freedoms of our employees in the United States and around the world and in some cases, such as his proposed ban on … [Link]
Mashable » Foam Man braves the marshmallow sea in Australia
Local hero, or total idiot? Foam man is here to entertain. After a massive storm bashed the east coast of Australia this weekend, parts of the coastline were overcome with a thick blanket of sea foam. Normally people avoid the ocean when it turns to marshmallow fluff, due to an influx of sea snakes, according to the BBC. But this … [Link]
Mashable » Boy standing in field gets ambushed by a surprise visitor
Caution: When standing out in fields of tall grass, beware of potential ambushes. For some reason unbeknownst to us, this little boy decided to stand in an overgrown field. However, while marveling at the fact that only his head could be seen over the tall grass, he let down his guard and was ambushed. SEE ALSO: Eager pup escapes yard, … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber followed Selena Gomez on Instagram after two cold, dark years
The day you've been waiting for has finally come. After two years of a social media cold war, Justin Bieber has followed ex-girlfriend, Selena Gomez, on Instagram. SEE ALSO: Justin Bieber's latest selfie could be a Tinder profile pic The pop star made waves on Sunday night with the casual follow, which of course Beliebers and Selenators (don't you just love … [Link]
Mashable » On the floor of the world's most depressing tech show
The Computex trade show used to be a hot ticket, with flashy music acts and technology industry luminaries. Now? Those who show up bemoan the decline of PCs and its many dependents. Walking the subdued floors found hardware vendors despondent about their chances in a hyper-competitive market and consumers who increasingly favor smartphones instead of PCs. On the trade days, … [Link]
Slashdot » Over 100M Accounts of Russia's Largest Social Network VK On Sale
Accounts of over 100 million users of VK.com, Russia's largest social network is being traded on the digital underground. A hacker who goes by the alias "Peace," listed the date for sale on a dark web marketplace. Vice's Motherboard publication reports that it received a dataset of over 100,544,934 records from Peace. From the report: According to Peace, the passwords … [Link]
WIRED » It’s Time to Revisit Ali, Will Smith’s Knockout Boxing Biopic
The Oscar-nominated (yet still underrated) drama follows Muhammad Ali as he goes toe-to-toe with his religious advisers, his government, and George Foreman. The post It's Time to Revisit Ali, Will Smith's Knockout Boxing Biopic appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Astronaut Enters Inflatable Space Habitat For The First Time
Space Inside Bigelow's BEAM Early this morning, astronaut Jeff Williams became the first person to board an inflatable habitat installed on the International Space Station. [Link]
Mashable » Banksy artwork pops up at Bristol primary school
Primary school pupils in Bristol have come back from their half-term holidays to discover that famous street artist Banksy has painted an artwork on the side of their school. The notoriously secretive artist and activist spray painted and signed the graffiti to thank Bridge Farm primary school in Bristol for naming a house after him. The head teacher at the … [Link]
Mashable » Chewbacca mom meets the original wookie actor, creating balance in the force
Who would imagine that buying a mask would grant so many opportunities? Surely, when Chewbacca mom, Candace Payne, bought a mask of the Star Wars wookie she didn't suspect that it would lead to her getting to meet J. J. Abrams, visiting Lucasfilm HQ and receiving a college scholarship for her and her children. SEE ALSO: 'Star Wars' fans, tell your friends: … [Link]
Mashable » Glastonbury festival has announced a women-only space
LONDON — Glastonbury is a rock and roll institution at the heart of the British festival scene. A scene that has long been in need of more women. All that could be about to change, however, as this year Glastonbury is getting its first ever women-only space. SEE ALSO: Big Festival Brother? What summer music festivals are doing with your … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook Live streaming is coming to Blizzard's games
Overwatch, World of Warcraft and Hearthstone players will soon be able to stream their matches via Facebook Live, thanks to budding relationship between the social network and game developer and publisher Blizzard Entertainment. Blizzard titles will start rolling out a "Go Live" functionality built into each title, for fans to post their games directly to their Timeline. SEE ALSO: 4 'Overwatch' … [Link]
Mashable » Mercedes' E-Class Wagon is the smartest 7-seater in the world
Ladies and gentlemen, you're now looking at the smartest wagon in the world. SEE ALSO: Nissan topped 300 donuts with 2,800 pounds of sprinkles using a sports car Mercedes-Benz revealed Monday morning that it will be bringing its E400 4MATIC Wagon to the U.S. for the 2017 model year. This is exciting because it's not just another SUV for luxury … [Link]
Mashable » Indian man uses his turban to save drowning dog
An Indian man who didn't know how to swim came up with an ingenious strategy to rescue a drowning dog. He used his turban, an important symbol of the Sikh religion, to haul the canine to safety. SEE ALSO: Lost pet dog reunites with family after a month thanks to Facebook Sarwan Singh saw the dog struggling to stay afloat … [Link]
Slashdot » Mark Zuckerberg's Twitter and Pinterest Accounts Hacked
An anonymous reader writes: Saudi Arabian hacking group OurMine yesterday claimed responsibility for the defacement of Mark Zuckerberg's Twitter and Pinterest accounts, claiming additionally that the Facebook CEO re-used the very low-security password 'dadada' across the accounts. The hack was facilitated by the 2012 data breach of unsalted LinkedIn passwords, offered for sale by hacker 'peace' last month at an … [Link]
Mashable » Man's attempt to face swap with the Hulk fails miserably
Face-swapping technology went from incredibly crude to pretty impressive over the last year, but we're definitely still working out some kinks. Enjoy this period, because one day this technology may be so good that we don't have a hilarious failure, like Redditor ZaganOstia attem~ to swap faces with this Hulk drink. SEE ALSO: Guy faceswaps through the stars singing 'We are the World' … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung's tougher Galaxy S7 Active has a 'shatter-resistant' screen
Samsung's toughest smartphone just got even tougher. The Galaxy S7 Active is a ruggedized version of Samsung's flagship Galaxy S7. The phone has the same 5.1-inch Quad HD display as the S7 with one major difference: It's way more durable. The screen is shatter-resistant and can withstand drops from up to five feet. SEE ALSO: Samsung's fitness-tracking wireless earbuds are … [Link]
WIRED » 5 Fascinating Podcasts to Ease Your Commute This Week
This Monday feels particularly rough after last week's three-day weekend. Here are some great podcasts to ease you into this week. The post 5 Fascinating Podcasts to Ease Your Commute This Week appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Tor Developer Jacob Appelbaum Resigns Amid Sex Abuse Claims
A Tor Project co-worker backs up claims of Appelbaum's sexual misconduct posted to an anonymous website and acknowledged by Tor's management. The post Tor Developer Jacob Appelbaum Resigns Amid Sex Abuse Claims appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » John Oliver gets real about that thing everyone hates talking about: debt
British comic, John Oliver recently tackled the complex topic of debt on Last Week Tonight. Oliver thoroughly examined the issue of American debt, enlightening us on the fact that the many companies that end up purchasing ours debt cheaply — debt buyers — and then aggressively come back to collect it are actually very simple to start. Oliver also discussed the … [Link]
Mashable » French national arrested in Ukraine 'planned Euro 2016 attacks'
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) has claimed that a French national arrested last month was planning a series of attacks during the Euro 2016 football tournament. The man apparently had two rocket launchers and 18 shells for them, more than 5,000 cartridges, 100 detonators, 125 kg of TNT explosives and five Kalashnikov assault rifles in his vehicle when he was arrested on … [Link]
Mashable » Uber pushes new driver-friendly features amid lawsuits and scrutiny
Uber is rolling out the red carpet for its drivers, or at least the in-app version of a red carpet. The ride-hailing giant announced a slate of new and expanded driver-friendly features on Monday, including greater control over ride destinations, incoming ride requests and the timing for cashing out payments from Uber, as well as new rewards for drivers to … [Link]
Popular Science » Why Does Sunlight Lighten Hair But Darken Skin?
Health Short answer: Skin protects itself, hair doesn't. Have a burning question? Email it to askanything@popsci.com… [Link]
Mashable » Verizon's 'can you hear me now' guy is now saying stuff for Sprint
You just can't keep a good pitchman down. Sprint has launched a new ad campaign featuring the Paul Marcarelli, better known as the "can you hear me now?" guy from Verizon. The new ad spots debuted Sunday night during Game 2 of the NBA Finals and featured Marcarelli as himself instead of his previous character. Here's Marcarelli's new ad spot. … [Link]
Mashable » Hotels are trying to help you stay healthy on the road
Travel can be a time of indulgence, but more and more hotels are offering amenities to help travelers stay healthy on the road. Hyatt Hotels announced Friday a new partnership with Dr. Frank Lipman's Be Well, a wellness lifestyle company. “Our guests are embracing healthier lifestyles and are increasingly looking to integrate healthy habits into their travel experiences,” said Maryam Banikarim, … [Link]
Mashable » Can the dad from 'Modern Family' make detergent cool?
A debonair man in a suit runs down the hallway of a rustic European mansion as a new-age beat keeps tempo. The high-end fragrance he's shilling? It's Gain. By Gain. The Procter & Gamble-owned laundry detergent brand is trading dull domesticity for the flashiness of opulent nightclubs in a send-up of luxury advertising tropes starring Modern Family's Ty Burrell. The … [Link]
Mashable » Kelsey Grammer reveals the inspiration behind Sideshow Bob
Ever wondered where Sideshow Bob's iconic voice comes from? Well, Kelsey Grammer — who voices The Simpsons' bushy-haired maniac — is here to tell you. SEE ALSO: Every way Sideshow Bob killed Bart in this year's 'Simpsons' Halloween special Grammer appeared on The Graham Norton Show on Friday, where he explained how he first became involved in The Simpsons before going … [Link]
Mashable » This is Twitter's new emoji for the EU referendum
LONDON — Twitter has a brand new emoji, but it's not what you think. The deadline for registering to vote in the EU referendum is nigh, and Twitter has launched a new emoji to make sure you don't miss the deadline. SEE ALSO: 67 ways your life may change if the UK 'Brexits' Twitter and the Electoral Commission have teamed up … [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Rowling pleads with Harry Potter fans to keep 'Cursed Child' spoilers under wraps
LONDON — The official eighth chapter of the Harry Potter series — Harry Potter and the Cursed Child — starts previewing this week, and J.K. Rowling has taken to social media to issue a spoiler-based plea to fans. On Monday morning, the author shared a YouTube video of herself addressing fans, asking them to keep the play's secrets so as … [Link]
Mashable » Turbulence on Malaysia Airlines flight causes several injuries
Dozens of passengers and crew members have been injured on a Kuala Lumpur-bound Malaysia Airlines flight from London which was hit by severe turbulence, according to the airline and several social media posts. The company said there was a "brief moment of severe turbulence" when flight MH1, carrying 378 people on board, flew over the Bay of Bengal. “A small … [Link]
WIRED » Etsy Must Grow to Survive. But Can It Stay True to Itself?
Etsy needs to evolve without alienating its loyal sellers, meeting the demands of shareholders while remaining true to its ideals. That's hard. The post Etsy Must Grow to Survive. But Can It Stay True to Itself? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Crotch Explosions, Severed Heads, and Pee Cups: Yep, It’s Mary Roach on the Science of War
For her new book, Mary Roach sniffed WWII stink bombs, interrogated soldiers about their bowel movements, and tasted caffeinated meat. The post Crotch Explosions, Severed Heads, and Pee Cups: Yep, It’s Mary Roach on the Science of War appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Biggest Crowdfunding Project Ever—the DAO—Is Kind of a Mess
Investors have poured $168 million into a democratic, machine-based, blockchain-enabled venture capital firm. But democracy is tough to manage. The post The Biggest Crowdfunding Project Ever—the DAO—Is Kind of a Mess appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Hacker Lexicon: What Is the Digital Millennium Copyright Act?
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act is meant to protect copyright holders from illegal piracy, but its often broad application can stifle research and free speech. The post Hacker Lexicon: What Is the Digital Millennium Copyright Act? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Absurd Creatures: The Bearcat Isn’t a Bear or Cat But It Does Smell Like Popcorn
The binturong has a prehensile tail, crazy feet, and excretes a scent that smells like popcorn. Just call it Orville Smellenbacher. The post Absurd Creatures: The Bearcat Isn't a Bear or Cat But It Does Smell Like Popcorn appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Cantina Talk: So … the Development of Rogue One May Be ‘in Crisis’
Gareth Edwards' movie reportedly needs reshoots. You (probably) need these new prop replicas. Those stories and more are all in this Star Wars news roundup. The post Cantina Talk: So … the Development of Rogue One May Be 'in Crisis' appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Weird Photos That Are Both Fantastic and Total Failures
Pretty Instagram feeds are boring. It's time for some failure. Photo failure. The post Weird Photos That Are Both Fantastic and Total Failures appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Google Is Developing an AI Kill Switch
MojoKid shares a HotHardware article about Google's research effort "to maintain control of super-intelligent AI agents": [A] team of researchers at Google-owned DeepMind, along with University of Oxford scientists, are developing a proverbial kill switch for AI… The team has released a white paper on the topic called "Safely Interruptible Agents." The paper details the following in abstract: "Learning agents … [Link]
WIRED » Parking a Truck Is a Pain in the Butt. Tech to the Rescue!
But Minnesota has a high-tech solution a low-tech problem: Finding a place to sleep. The post Parking a Truck Is a Pain in the Butt. Tech to the Rescue! appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Here’s What Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst Has to Get Right
Mirror’s Edge, a 2008 cult classic about the joy of bodies and movement, is getting a sequel next week. Here's what it needs to get Mirror's Edge right. The post Here's What Mirror's Edge: Catalyst Has to Get Right appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Outlander Recap: Learning to Put the “Apt” in Adaptation
The process of bringing written fiction to the screen is fraught. Is there such a thing as being too faithful to the source material? The post Outlander Recap: Learning to Put the "Apt" in Adaptation appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Hiding Behind the Keyboard – $29.98 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Hiding Behind the Keyboard" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-06-07 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Amazon removes doormats with Hindu gods after Twitter outcry in India
Amazon faced unexpected criticism from users in India for selling doormats and other products with religious figures on its American website. The controversy soon escalated into a Twitter campaign asking Indians to boycott the e-commerce platform and its app. SEE ALSO: US-based Hindu leader objects to the villain of 'X-Men: Apocalypse' calling himself Krishna Numerous angry users began tweeting against … [Link]
Mashable » Maisie Williams had the perfect response to this Daily Mail headline
LONDON — You don't want to get on Arya Stark's bad side. Game of Thrones actress Maisie Williams recently demonstrated that she's just as no-nonsense IRL as she is in the world of Westeros, tweeting a screengrab of a MailOnline article about an outfit she wore to a recent charity ball. SEE ALSO: Maisie Williams goes undercover, brilliantly pranks 'Game … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' will finally feature a scene we've all been waiting for next week
Warning: Contains spoilers from Game of Thrones Season Six, Episode Seven. Next week's Game of Thrones is going to be a good one, by the looks of it. A really good one. SEE ALSO: A character's choppy return to 'Game of Thrones' slayed the Internet Not only do we finally get to see the The Mountain actually doing something (remember … [Link]
WIRED » Facebook Messenger Finally Bridges the Great Emoji Divide
A new emoji library for Facebook Messenger bridges iOS and Android. The post Facebook Messenger Finally Bridges the Great Emoji Divide appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Thai attackers of elderly British couple and son jailed
A Thai court has sentenced four men to two years in jail for a brutal attack on an elderly British couple and their son while they were walking on a busy street at a beachside resort. Lewis Owen, 68, his wife Rosemary, 65, and their 43-year-old son Lewis were punched, kicked in the face and knocked to the ground during … [Link]
Mashable » Cave of bones makes a macabre playground for Myanmar villagers
CHIN, Myanmar — At the cragged peak overlooking Parte village in Myanmar’s mountainous Chin state, mounds of human bones spill from the mouth of a small cave. Pieces of spinal column are scattered on the dirt among sun-bleached hip joints, femurs, ribs and jawbones, which have a few yellowing teeth still sitting in their sockets. 
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Mashable » Adele slays Spice Girls impression live onstage, Spice Girls approve
LONDON — If there's one person that knows how to spice up people's lives — aside from the original Spice Girls, of course — it's Adele. SEE ALSO: Adele invites random fan onstage, flips out after realising she knows her During a gig in Amsterdam last Friday, the singer decided to bust out an impromptu, all too brief rendition of … [Link]
Mashable » Video captures terrifying moment massive lion pounces at toddler at the zoo
A terrifying encounter between a 180kg lion and a two-year-old toddler at a zoo in Chiba, Japan, was captured on video and posted online over the weekend. In the video, the boy who was reported to be visiting the zoo with his family, was staring at the lion through a glass panel, until he broke eye contact and turned his … [Link]
Mashable » Mark Zuckerberg's Twitter and Pinterest accounts hacked, possibly due to an awfully weak password
Mark Zuckerberg doesn't tweet much — in fact, he hasn't used that social network, in many ways a competitor to his Facebook, in four years. So when an unusual message appeared on his account Sunday, people took notice. As it turns out, it wasn't Zuckerberg doing the tweeting — it was a notorious hacker group called OurMine, who briefly gained … [Link]
Mashable » Cape Fear is on: Surfing battle takes place in monster surf after Sydney storm
Red Bull's Cape Fear surfing contest kicked off in Sydney, Australia Monday after an insane storm lashed the east coast. While many Sydneysiders stayed in the confines of their warm homes, 16 surfers were towed into the wild ocean. SEE ALSO: What does Mick Fanning do after battling a shark? Brews Australian beer The big wave surfing competition — which … [Link]
Mashable » Guvera says it is misunderstood after 'terrifying' IPO claims
After Guvera announced its intention to list on the Australian stock exchange Wednesday, the music streaming platform faced heavy criticism from some of the biggest names in Australian technology. Founded in 2008, the Australian company claims to have 14 million users across 10 countries and what it calls a "brand-funded model." It offers brands the chance to pay to be … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix announces its first original series in India
In a major step towards expanding its presence in India, Netflix has announced its first original series in the country. Based on the critically-acclaimed crime novel Sacred Games by Indian author Vikram Chandra, it will be made in partnership with Indian production house Phantom Films. SEE ALSO: Netflix's India launch greeted with excitement, but sceptics remain The forthcoming bi-lingual series … [Link]
New Scientist – News » There are better ways to decide the big issues than referendums
They seem democratic but referendums are flawed. If we want people involved in the political process, there are smarter ways to go about it, says Niall Firth [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West caused chaos in New York City with a surprise show that never happened
A Kanye appearance is a sure way to create chaos, let alone a Kanye appearance that never really happened. Terrible weather forced the cancellation of the third day of the Governor's Ball in New York City on Sunday, which included Kanye West's headline show at the event. But some lucky fans still got to experience all that West has to … [Link]
Mashable » War looms on the latest 'Game of Thrones' as armies and characters rebuild
Game of Thrones is full of broken men — and as Season 6 has proven time and again, plenty of badass women to pick up their slack — but "The Broken Man” features the return of one such character in an effort to build him back up. And he’s got the always charismatic Ian McShane to help him out. The … [Link]
Slashdot » EndGame CEO: Root Out Hackers Before They Strike
The CEO of Endgame, Inc. is calling for an "offensive mindset" to defend enterprises from hackers. An anonymous reader quotes Nate Fick's article on Quartz: Rather than relying on imperfect prevention techniques, or waiting for a breach to happen and then reacting to it, defenders need to 'turn the map around' and hunt proactively for the attackers in order to … [Link]
Mashable » Elon Musk somehow finds time to play Blizzard's Overwatch, and he loves it
If you thought that running two multi-billion companies, doing tons of conferences and launches and the occasional tweet-spree makes one too busy for gaming, you were wrong. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX (and the chairman of SolarCity), just publicly professed his love of Blizzard's FPS timesink Overwatch on Twitter. In a tweet late Sunday, Musk said he … [Link]
Mashable » Adorable 4-year-old girl is a seasoned backpacker who has travelled half of China
Pan Wenwen is no ordinary toddler. While most kids her age are in kindergarten, Wenwen has already backpacked halfway across of China with her parents. Wenwen was just one year and three months old when her parents packed their bags and left their home in Shangrao, China, to embark on a long backpacking journey. SEE ALSO: School headmaster receives praise … [Link]
Mashable » The $100 hot dog is for the sausage connoisseur with plenty of extra change
If the limp one dollar hot dogs at IKEA aren't satisfying you enough, then try this A$100 (US$73.26) "haute dog" on for size. It might just be the priciest sausage sizzle going on in Australia. SEE ALSO: Heroic kid wore a hot dog costume during her dance studio's 'princess week' As you'd hope, this is certainly no half-burnt sausage on … [Link]
Mashable » Australia's best buildings of 2016 will make you want to move in
If you're sick of your crusty old office, here are some of Australia's best new buildings so you can start daydreaming. On Friday, the Property Council's 2016 Innovation and Excellence Awards honoured sensational developments across the country. From shopping malls to hotels, the best of Australian architecture was on display. SEE ALSO: Photos of Australia's east coast after weekend of wild weather … [Link]
Mashable » Tens of thousands of Singaporeans blanket a field in pink for pride
Singapore's annual LGBTI pride gathering received a massive turnout again this year, with tens of thousands of Singaporeans showing up for the Pink Dot event dressed in pink. The parade, in its eighth year, has always been held at Hong Lim Park — a government-designated "free speech" area in the middle of the city — and seen steadily rising attendance over … [Link]
Mashable » Uber sacks driver after passenger records vile homophobic rant
An Uber driver has been removed from the rideshare service after he was recorded hurling homophobic comments at an Australian couple on Saturday. Lucy Thomas, the CEO of anti-bullying organisation PROJECT ROCKIT, was in an Uber in Melbourne with her girlfriend Chelsea Lang when their driver called them "faggots" after he realised they were in a relationship. SEE ALSO: How … [Link]
Mashable » These compassionate portraits of newsies helped reform child labor
August 1908"Newsboys waiting for the Baseball edition, in a newspaper office. Bad environment… Indianapolis, Indiana."Image: Lewis Hine/Library of CongressIn the early 20th century, Lewis Hine photographed thousands of child laborers in the name of progressive social reform, including factory workers and miners. Newsies were a favorite subject. Hine did not have to sneak past factory bosses or photograph surreptitiously, allowing for … [Link]
Slashdot » Siemens Now Commands An Army Of Spider Robots
An anonymous reader quotes this article about Siemens' army of autonomous spider robots — each one the size of a microwave, communicating with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to create "a collaborative mind": It's expensive to build an automated factory, and even more pricey to repurpose one. German manufacturing giant Siemens wants that to change, and they've developed an army of robot … [Link]
Mashable » One man's quest to pay for lunch with a chip implanted in his thumb
By October, Meow-Ludo Meow Meow hopes to leave his wallet at home — maybe forever. The near field communication (NFC) chip he has implanted in the back of his thumb could soon let him make contactless payments and potentially catch public transport. SEE ALSO: Geneva: The story of Facebook's new font Meow (he had his named changed years ago) is … [Link]
Mashable » Army officer captures Miss USA crown
The newly crowned Miss USA is a 26-year-old Army officer from the District of Columbia who gave perhaps the strongest answer of the night when asked about women in combat. SEE ALSO: Two women graduate Army Ranger course, make history "As a woman in the United States Army, I think … we are just as tough as men. As a … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2296: Keep Your Opinions to Yourself Day?
Discourse, of course! [Link]
Mashable » A character's choppy return to 'Game of Thrones' slayed the Internet
Warning: Spoilers ahead, but you knew that, didn't you? If you're going to put down a hound, you better make sure he's dead. The Hound traded leather for burlap and chopping humans for chopping wood in his return to Game of Thrones on Sunday. The former righthand henchman to King Joffrey came back from the verge of death (at the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' fans cannot handle Arya Stark's decision making anymore
Warning: This post contains major spoilers from Game of Thrones, Season 6, episode seven. A girl has no common sense. Arya Stark has faced one mishap after another over the years: watching family members get slaughtered, getting kidnapped by a Hound (welcome back, Sandror!) and going blind. And just when Game of Thrones fans thought their fearless favorite was taking … [Link]
Mashable » The streets of Old Cairo at the turn of the 20th century
1934A street in Old Cairo, south of al-Azhar.Image: Library of CongressThese photos of “The City of a Thousand Minarets” from the turn of the century to the 1930s capture it at a time of rapid sprawl and population growth, as its residents chafe against a British occupation which lasted from 1882 to 1956.Located on the fertile floodplains of the Nile delta, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' has a new badass female hero
Spoilers for Season 6, episode seven. You know the drill. Even in its sixth year, Game of Thrones loves to annoy its viewers by constantly introducing new characters. That's not always a bad thing. This week, we met several new characters, including Ian McShane's nameless character and the reigning leader of House Mormont, Lady Lyanna. You know, your new favorite person … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: How Do You Create A Highly-Secure Password?
An anonymous reader writes: A security lab at Carnegie Mellon performed a study on password security recently, and issued a warning about common user misconceptions. For example, 'ieatkale88' would require 4 billion more guesses than 'iloveyou', because 'iloveyou' is one of the most common strings in passwords. And the word 'pAsswOrd' would take 4,000 times more guesses than 'p@ssw0rd', simply … [Link]
Mashable » Mansions fall into ocean as wild storm lashes east coast of Australia
Sydney, Australia woke on Monday morning to a hellish sight. The city had been lashed by a savage storm during the weekend, with severe erosion destroying some beachside properties. One mansion, propped on a cliff in the badly-affected area of Collaroy beach, lost its swimming pool to the wild ocean. Other multi-million dollar properties along the same strip lost their … [Link]
Mashable » Japanese gunslinger is the fastest draw in the East
Japan's extremely strict gun laws ensure that very few civilians own a gun (even swords have to be registered), but that doesn't mean locals can't practice their gunslinger skills with fake ones In a demonstration that would rival even the best movie western gunslingers, Japan-based YouTube user T.K. Hero shows off a wide array of impressive gunslinger flourishes. However, T.K.'s … [Link]
Mashable » 'Deadbeat' star Tyler Labine tweets Hulu series is officially canceled
Hulu's supernatural comedy Deadbeat is officially dead. The show — which ran a total of three seasons and 36 episodes — follows Kevin Pacalioglu, a.k.a. "Pac" (star Tyler Labine) as he helps ghosts "settle their unfinished business" in New York. Labine announced news of the cancelation on Twitter in response to a fan's question on Friday. The series, produced by Lionsgate … [Link]
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