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 » 21 million driverless cars could be on the road by 2035, report says
Driverless car technology could take hold faster than expected. SEE ALSO: Bosch's driverless parking system handles complex parking with ease Analyst organization IHS Automotive increased its estimate of the number driverless and self-driving cars it expects to see across the globe. In January 2014, IHS predicted self-driving car sales would reach 11.8 million by 2035. Now, however, due to the increased … [Link]
WIRED » Celebrate Ghostbusters Day By Getting to Know the New Team
Thirty-two years ago today, the first film hit theaters. To honor the anniversary, check out these featurettes about the team in the upcoming reboot. The post Celebrate Ghostbusters Day By Getting to Know the New Team appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Ed Sheeran faces $20 million 'Photograph' suit led by 'Blurred Lines' lawyers
LOS ANGELES — Two songwriters are claiming that Ed Sheeran's "Photograph" is a copy — and they've enlisted a legal team with a track record for proving just that. Martin Harrington and Thomas Leonard have filed a $20 million copyright infringement lawsuit against the British singer-songwriter, whose 2014 hit they claim is largely a "note-for-note copying" of "Amazing," a song … [Link]
Slashdot » Ted Cruz Proposes Bill To Keep US From Giving Up Internet Governance Role
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Washington Times: Internet legislation proposed Wednesday in the Senate would prohibit the U.S. government from relinquishing its role with respect to overseeing the web's domain name system, or DNS, unless explicitly authorized by Congress. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), a division of the Commerce Department, currently oversees control of the DNS, … [Link]
Mashable » Chewbacca Mom has made over $400k and now charges for autographs
Not only has Chewbacca Mom's viral fame lasted for a long three weeks and racked up over $400,000 in gifts, but she is now charging for autographs. After her initial Facebook Live video, she has received swag from Kohl's, trips to New York, California and Disney World, as well as college scholarships for her whole family. Money estimates the net value of … [Link]
Mashable » How did J.K. Simmons get so swole? 'He's a beast in a whole 'nother category'
LOS ANGELES — The photos of J.K. Simmons are not to be believed: Outside of Photoshop or some kind of prosthetic, how does an old guy get guns that cartoonishly huge? It turns out there's a bit of an optical illusion at work — a piece of equipment called an "arm blaster" helps flare out the triceps, and the type of … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter cofounder gets his Twitter account hacked
This is getting out of control. Evan Williams, the cofounder and former CEO of Twitter, appears to have had his Twitter account compromised briefly on Wednesday. A group by the name of OurMine — the same group that claimed credit for compromising Mark Zuckerberg's social media accounts this weekend — took credit for hacking Williams' account in a tweet, which was deleted … [Link]
WIRED » The Holy Trinity of Nike Design Made a New Shoe—for Converse
The limited edition All Star Modern HTM was created by the three most influential designers at Nike. The post The Holy Trinity of Nike Design Made a New Shoe—for Converse appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Belgium Tops List Of Nations Most Vulnerable To Hacking
Alex Hern, reporting for The Guardian:A new "heat map of the internet" has revealed the countries most vulnerable to hacking attacks, by scanning the entire internet for servers with their front doors wide open. Produced by information security firm Rapid7, the National Exposure Index finds that the most exposed country in the world is Belgium, followed by Tajikistan, Samoa and … [Link]
Mashable » Radiohead's 'A Moon Shaped Pool' is coming to Spotify after all
Despite the fact that Thom Yorke once called Spotify the "last desperate fart of a dying corpse," Radiohead's ninth album, A Moon Shaped Pool, will be released to the streaming service soon. A Spotify representative tells Mashable that it will be available beginning June 17, the day of the album's physical release. Upon its initial release on May 8, A … [Link]
Mashable » Is this 12-year-old the next Taylor Swift? Simon Cowell think so.
"Most of my friends don't really know I sing," Grace VanderWaal told the audience of America's Got Talent. The 12-year-old will have a hard time hiding her talents now after wowing judges and audience members Tuesday night. The singer/songwriter from New York showed off her chops in front of a stunned audience when she performed an original song "I Don't Know My … [Link]
Mashable » Kerry Washington got fired from two TV shows for not being 'hood'
Get it together, Hollywood. Kerry Washington revealed in a recent interview with Aziz Ansari that she was fired and recast from two TV shows because of Hollywood stereotyping. SEE ALSO: The Hollywood diversity report card "Before Scandal, I was actually cast in two other pilots. Both went to series, but I was fired and recast,” Washington said. “For both, it … [Link]
Mashable » Hostess is bringing deep fried Twinkies to a Walmart near you
Sound the trumpets. Prepare the fatted calf. Ready the arteries. Deep-fried Twinkies are headed to Walmart. Anne D'Innocenzio, national retail writer for The Associated Press, reports that Walmart and Hostess collaborated to bring deep-fried Twinkies out from the realm of county fairs and into commercial packaging. SEE ALSO: Some evil mastermind figured out how to deep fry water The deep-fried … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook hires CollegeHumor co-founder to work with the media
Facebook is getting serious about media by bringing in one of the co-founders of CollegeHumor. Ricky Van Veen will join Facebook as "head of global creative strategy," a position that will look to persuade media organizations and other notable users to make more things to put on Facebook. "This essentially means that I’ll be working with all types of creators … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' is gearing up for its longest episode ever
Warning: this article contains spoilers for the sixth season of Game of Thrones. Why wouldn't it? Are those the winds of winter we hear? HBO has released both the titles and running times for this season's penultimate and final installments, delighting fans hungry for a bit more screen time after last week's shorter "The Broken Man." SEE ALSO: 'Game of … [Link]
Mashable » We can't figure out how this woman twisted her legs into oblivion
Well, it's better than manspreading. Imgur user SickOfFeelingNumb shared a photo of a woman crossing her legs into a spiral on the subway, and the internet is reacting all over the spectrum. SEE ALSO: Impressively flexible man photobombs couple's wedding Imgur users were left with a wide variety of feelings. 
Image: screenshot/imgurIs this woman's leg cross really that crazy, or … [Link]
Slashdot » Passenger-Carrying Drone Gets Symbolic Approval For Test Flights In Nevada
kheldan writes: The Verge reports: "Chinese company Ehang caught our eye at CES earlier year, with the firm unveiling an autonomous quadcopter prototype it said was capable of ferrying human passengers without a pilot. We were wary of these unproven claims, but Ehang is obviously forging ahead with the vehicle. The company recently reached an agreement with Nevada's governor's office … [Link]
Mashable » DJ Khaled believes you have the power to 'be the next yourself'
DJ Khaled is kicked back on an armchair, shoes off, phone charging and ready to unlock the secrets to his world. “Be you. Not just on Snapchat, in life. Be You. You should always be yourself. You’re the coolest thing in the world,” he tells Mashable. “Be yourself, you know what I’m saying. God gave us this blessing and we should just … [Link]
Mashable » Bicycle 'bell' emails the mayor when you experience danger
LONDON — Cycling in London can be a pretty scary experience. Sometimes, it can prove a fatal one. SEE ALSO: Rev up your ride with this electric-powered front wheel In fact, 432 cyclists were seriously injured or killed on London roads in 2014, according to Transport for London figures. Tech company Hövding wants to turn London into a "cycle-friendly city" by … [Link]
Mashable » LAPD selects BMW i3 — not Tesla Model S — as its EV of choice
Southern California law enforcement just got a bit greener. SEE ALSO: Bosch's driverless parking system handles complex parking with ease The Los Angeles Police Department awarded BMW with the contract to supply the department with 100 i3 electric vehicles. After testing several green cars, including the Tesla Model S (which it notably rejected), the LAPD decided on the German-brand compact EVs to serve … [Link]
Popular Science » Sex Reversal In Bearded Dragons Creates Females That Behave Like Males
Animals The rare feature may be a way to adapt to environmental changes The large, striking lizard of the Australian desert known as the bearded dragon lays genetically male eggs that can develop into females if the nest becomes particularly… [Link]
Popular Science » Card Readers Allow Oklahoma Highway Patrol To Seize Suspects’ Money
Technology Police began using ERAD technology last month State police in Oklahoma have begun using a device that can seize money on prepaid cards. [Link]
WIRED » McLaren’s 675LT Supercar Somehow Gets Even MOAR Carbon Fiber
The McLaren Special Operations Carbon Series LT is a special version of the 675LT Spider supercar. The post McLaren's 675LT Supercar Somehow Gets Even MOAR Carbon Fiber appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Women Are Being Excluded From Clinical Trials
Health "Complexities of the menstrual cycle" are to blame Even though sex-based equality has progressed in other fields, women have been routinely excluded from clinical trials, the group of British and American experts say,… [Link]
Slashdot » Slashdot Asks: Is the App Boom Over?
Quartz did a story in 2014 in which, citing comScore's data, it noted that most smartphones users download zero apps per month. Two years later, the data from Nomura reveals that the top 15 app publishers saw downloads drop an average of 20% in the United States. While there are exceptions — Uber and Snapchat continue to attract new users … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Silicon fingerprint on chips could make any gadget unhackable
In a world filled with cheap connected gadgets we need a cheap way to make them secure. A unique pattern that is set when a chip is made could be the answer [Link]
Popular Science » Pollen From Cesspits Provides A Glimpse Into Medieval Diets
Science It's the little things People in Medieval Europe didn't actually eat giant turkey legs and funnel cakes, despite the offerings at many local Renaissance faires. [Link]
Mashable » MashReads: 'The Unfinished World' is a genre-bending look at loneliness and death
"It just goes to show how fairy tales always stop too soon in the telling…the happily-ever-after is just a false front. It hides the hungry darkness inside." This week on the MashReads Podcast, we read and chat about The Unfinished World, Amber Sparks' short story collection about the grounded realities that make up even the most enchanting tales. Think space janitors, werewolf … [Link]
WIRED » Gawker vs Thiel: The Movie
Lights! Camera! Legal action! The post Gawker vs Thiel: The Movie appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » This case turns your iPhone into an Android phone
A Hackintosh is what you get when you "hack" a non-Mac computer to run Mac OS X. It's not too difficult to figure out if you want to do it yourself, but if you want to run Android on your iPhone, you'll need to do more than install some software. SEE ALSO: Here's what the 'i' in iPhone means The … [Link]
Popular Science » Can Gadgets Improve on the Simple Hot Dog?
Gadgets Watch 8 hotdog innovations get put to the test CrazyRussianHacker is at it again, taking on the world of potentially crappy gadgets meant to improve your hot dog eating experience. As if hot dogs needed improvements. [Link]
Popular Science » Old Porsches Get a New Nav System
From Our Blogs: Speed Lab A retrofit for Porsches as old as the original 911 The Porsche Classic Radio Navigation System brings modern radio, connectivity, and navigation to generations of Porsche sports cars. [Link]
Mashable » Chevy literally punches holes in the Ford F-150's aluminum bed
Ford fans might want to look away for this. SEE ALSO: Michael Bay tweets picture of new 'Transformers' Bumblebee Chevrolet released a strength comparison test Wednesday morning of its Silverado pickup versus its chief competitor, the Ford F-150. Specifically, the tests scrutinized the durability of the trucks' beds. While the Chevy's bed is constructed from roll-formed, high-strength-steel, the F-150's bed is … [Link]
Mashable » Bear opens car door, effectively ruining family vacation
Despite what this bear might think, the family in this video is not offering him a ride. So, when the bear in question opens the car door to accept what he (probably) thinks is a lift into town, he's met with just a bit of resistance. Not your Uber, bear. Here's everything we know about 'Watch Dogs 2' heading into … [Link]
Slashdot » Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14361 Released
An anonymous reader writes from a report via BetaNews: Windows Insider chief Dona Sarkar announced in a blog post that they are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14361 for both PC and Mobile to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. This new release includes new features, some improvements to existing features, and various bug fixes that the company hopes … [Link]
Mashable » Ceramic can pot pipe will give you stoner nostalgia
We've all been there. It's well established that stoners are engineering geniuses when it comes to smoking weed and no pipes or papers are handy. And an age-old example of that ingenuity comes in the form of a simple beer can. If you have no papers or pipe in sight, a slight modification to an aluminum can will create a … [Link]
Popular Science » This Is Why You Shouldn’t Let A Drone Cut Your Hair
Aviation See Simone Giertz’s latest brilliantly terrible robotic creation Drone barber. [Link]
Popular Science » Man Lives For Over A Year Without Heart
Health Device let him walk around heartless for 17 months before finally getting a transplant Rather than fill the first few lines of this story with endless heart puns, we've decided to marvel at how a 25-year-old was able to live for 17 months without a heart. [Link]
Mashable » Arctic sea ice blows away record low for May as levels plunge toward uncharted territory
Arctic sea ice plunged to a record low for the month of May, and now lies in a more brittle, fragile state than normal for this time of year, just as the height of the summer melt season gets underway. According to the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) in Boulder, Colorado, sea ice extent across the Arctic was … [Link]
Mashable » Arianna Huffington plans new website about health and wellness
A decade after co-founding the news site that bears her name, Arianna Huffington is poised to expand her media empire with a startup focused on health and wellness. Huffington, 65, has held talks with investors about a new media company called Thrive, said people familiar with the matter. It plans to provide lifestyle content contributed by celebrities and bloggers, and … [Link]
Mashable » Cozy parrot has absolutely no incentive to get out of bed
Do you think this parrot should get out of bed? If so, who do you think you are? There is absolutely no reason why this parrot should get out of bed. This parrot has a soft pillow, a warm blanket and a doting human hand to take care of it. What's not to love? This parrot should stay in bed, … [Link]
Popular Science » Scientists Identify Gases Unique To Rotting Pigs And Human Bodies
Science Pinpointing the smell of death will help cadaver dogs track down bodies more quickly Scientists in Belgium have identified seven compounds that only pigs and people produce late into decomposition. [Link]
Mashable » Megan Fox thinks you're all 'plebeians that are brainwashed'
Actress Megan Fox recently spoke to L.A. Times just in time for the release of her latest project, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, but the conversation went way beyond the film. Fox touched on everything from her experience with string theory to discovering conspiracies of government planting ancient artifacts in pyramids (she doesn't elaborate on which country's government). … [Link]
WIRED » Watch Dogs 2 is Going to San Francisco This November
Ubisoft is releasing the followup to the open-world hacking game on November 15 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC, with flowers in its hair. The post Watch Dogs 2 is Going to San Francisco This November appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » WIRED Book Club: Getting Up to Speed With the Challenging Ancillary Justice
It’s our first week chatting about Ann Leckie's Ancillary Justice, and we're a little confused—which is great. The post WIRED Book Club: Getting Up to Speed With the Challenging Ancillary Justice appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » uTorrent Forums Hacked, Passwords Compromised
Popular BitTorrent client uTorrent's forum, which has over 388,000 registered members and sees tens of thousands of visitors each day, has been hacked. TorrentFreak reports: The uTorrent team was alerted to the issue by one of their vendors earlier this week. While the vulnerability didn't originate at the uTorrent forums, it was indirectly compromised. "The vulnerability appears to have been … [Link]
Mashable » Airbnb CEO: 'We have zero tolerance for any amount of racism or discrimination'
SAN FRANCISCO — Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says the company is taking new steps to address discrimination on its platform. Speaking at the the company’s OpenAir engineering event Wednesday, Chesky said Airbnb would be “revisiting the design” of their platform to prevent discrimination. SEE ALSO: Black travelers share their experiences with Airbnb — and highlight discrimination “We have zero tolerance for … [Link]
Mashable » The battle between Europe and Silicon Valley
The offices of Uber and Google have been raided by police. Amazon, Apple and Google have all faced antitrust scrutiny — as well as scrutiny over tax avoidance tactics. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other prominent services are now required to crack down on hate speech "quickly and efficiently." And Google is required to delete personal information appearing in its search … [Link]
Mashable » Human-transporting Ehang drone will test-fly in Nevada
The dream of Americans flying inside a drone just moved one step closer. Ehang 184, the eponymous giant, 500-pound drone first introduced at CES 2016 in Las Vegas, is returning to Nevada for potential test flights, according to The Las Vegas Review Journal. While the size of a small airplane, the Ehang 184 is truly a drone. Passengers get in … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Ghostly neutrino could be behind cosmic expansion mystery
An undiscovered, aloof particle could help explain why the universe is expanding faster than it should – and we may have already seen hints of it [Link]
Popular Science » This Is What The Bottom of The Ocean Looks Like
Science New 3D prints of undersea sand can help predict storm effects Researchers are working to map one section of the seafloor, creating 3D printed maps to study the ripples on the continental shelf. [Link]
Mashable » Bumble enlightens male user on how to speak to women
Though many dating app users have encountered disappointing and downright disrespectful interactions, Bumble refuses to tolerate that sort of behavior on its app. After a Bumble conversation showed female user, Ashley Helmbreck, receiving extremely out-of-line, abusive messages from a male user named Connor, the dating app stepped in to defend Ashley by posting an open letter about the exchange on … [Link]
Mashable » Star Trek interactive installation reveals how close reality has come to sci-fi
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Star Trek franchise and to celebrate, an interactive mobile museum documenting the science fiction property's legacy is set to debut in New York SEE ALSO: HP Enterprise uses 'Star Trek' to hype its next-gen technologies in new ad Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Experience will feature full-scale replicas of the interior of the … [Link]
Popular Science » Adorable Baby Falcon Found At CERN
Animals Look at its angry little face Someone found an adorable baby falcon at CERN… [Link]
Mashable » Chihuahua who bolted from birthday party 4 years ago finally returns home
Chiquito, a sweet Chihuahua who ran away from home during a birthday party in 2012, has finally been reunited with his family, the Martinezes. The Chicago Police Department received a tip Tuesday evening that a tiny dog was wandering alone on the street in the city's Calumet neighborhood. When authorities checked the dog's microchip, they contacted the Martinezes, and sure … [Link]
Slashdot » The Web's Creator Thinks We Need a New One That Governments Can't Control
The web has created millions of jobs, impacted nearly every industry, connected people, and arguably made the world a better place. But the person who started it all isn't exactly pleased with the way things have turned out to be. Sir Tim Berners-Lee, who invented the World Wide Web, believes that the way it works in the present day "completely … [Link]
Mashable » Far more fish make their own light than we thought, study finds
From the fireflies that light up our backyards to the graceful, glowing jellyfish we admire in aquarium tanks, bioluminescence — an organism’s ability to create its own light — has captivated and intrigued humankind for ages. Now, researchers have unlocked some of the secrets of its evolution. They’ve found that — in fish, at least — the ability to bioluminesce … [Link]
Mashable » Judge in Stanford rape case faces growing recall effort
When Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Aaron Persky handed down a six-month sentence to a former Stanford student convicted on three counts of sexual assault last week, people decried more than what they thought was an exceedingly light sentence. They bashed Persky's logic behind the sentence, too. SEE ALSO: Stanford rape case shines new light on school's startling history … [Link]
Mashable » Little girl's giraffe drawings look a lot like d*cks
She's an artist, you just wouldn't understand. A little girl shared her artistic interpretation of some chalk giraffes with her father recently, a warm welcome to anyone who found themselves on the family's front steps. Now, some may say that these giraffes sort of look like penises, but this innocent little girl explains that these are simply normal animals without … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch Dogs 2 Will Deliver More Hacking Experiences
Entertainment Hacking everything from cars to 3D printers There's new Watch Dogs 2 information out. Under the guise of new protagonist Marcus, you'll take to the streets doing the same old hacker thing, but with tons of new… [Link]
Mashable » 'Harry Potter's graphic design gets its own exhibition at the House of MinaLima
You know all of the stunning graphic artwork and props that give the Harry Potter films that extra magical touch? Well now you can see them in person. The MinaLima studio — the ones responsible for all Harry Potter-related graphic art — has opened a massive, four-story exhibition in Soho, London, to showcase its work. SEE ALSO: Mom turns self-conscious son's cut into epic Harry … [Link]
Mashable » A hoverboard that can actually fly and won’t catch fire
Everyone knows about the hoverboards that roll around on the ground, but what about real, flying hoverboards? The Flyboard by Zapata Racing recorded the longest ever flight with a flying hoverboard. Franky Zapata, the company's CEO, flew one of his boards more than 1.3 miles over French waters, setting a Guinness World Record. Read more…More about Tech, Jet, Dev Design, Gadgets, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Souped-up ‘gene drives’ may help eliminate pests and diseases
Gene drives might not work well enough to eradicate Zika or malaria, but an improved version of the technology may help them deliver on their promise [Link]
WIRED » Culture Podcast: Turn Off Game of Thrones and Grab a Book Not About Thrones
On this week's WIRED Culture podcast we're talking about turning off the screens and opening up some books. The post Culture Podcast: Turn Off Game of Thrones and Grab a Book Not About Thrones appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » ‘Three-parent baby’ success could see trials in two years
Scientists have overcome a key hurdle in a controversial 'three-parent' fertility treatment approved for use in the UK – paving the way for human trials [Link]
New Scientist – News » Mystery human hobbits ruled tiny Asian island 700,000 years ago
New jaw and skull bone fossils found on the island of Flores back the idea that the hobbit was a mini Homo erectus, only adapted to island life much earlier than we imagined [Link]
Mashable » Delight in these heart-melting videos of kids jamming to Chance the Rapper
Chance the Rapper's infectious mixtape Coloring Book dropped in May, breaking records and shifting many conversations about the music industry by releasing the music for free without any major label backing. While all that is revolutionary and great, nothing compares to how kids feel about the album — and judging by the clips on social media, young ones have taken a liking … [Link]
Mashable » B is for 'bizarre': Google's very strange first annual shareholder meeting as Alphabet
The question-and-answer session kicked off with concerns from one investor about windmills "chopping birds up into little pieces" and ended with employees running around to buy hats for the audience. But it was really the whiff of casual sexism that tipped the event over the edge. Welcome to Google in 2016. On Wednesday, the Internet giant held its first annual … [Link]
Slashdot » Crazy Patent Troll Suing Devs For Posting Apps To Google Play
Developer Austin Meyer is fighting back patent trolls after he was sued for putting his flight simulator app called X-Plane on Google Play. TechnoBuffalo reports: A few years ago, he uploaded the app to the Google Play Store and was very unexpectedly hit with a lawsuit from Uniloc in 2012. The firm claims it patented the idea behind the app … [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé sneezed during her 'Formation' show and our lives are forever changed
It finally happened: Beyoncé LITERALLY sneezed on the beat last night and the beat… wait for it… got sicker. [Insert raucous applause.] SEE ALSO: Hold up, Beyoncé complimented two fans' afros during her show During Tuesday night's New York City stop of Bey's Formation World Tour, Queen B revealed to the world that she is a human (barely) by sneezing. … [Link]
Mashable » Apple is changing the App Store to include subscriptions and search ads
Ahead of WWDC 2016, Apple is changing how the App Store works, introducing new paid-subscription options for apps as well as paid search ads. First up, Apple says it's committed to improving its app review process. Apple reviews every app that hits the store for all four of its platforms (iOS, OS X, watchOS and tvOS) to make sure they … [Link]
Mashable » 14 reasons why Hillary Clinton is a big f*cking deal today.
After months of trying to defend her emails and years of trying to crawl out of her husband's scandals, Hillary Clinton finally has some good news to celebrate today: with her primary victories last night she has become the first female presumptive presidential nominee of any major presidential party. On Monday, Clinton surpassed the magical number of delegates needed to … [Link]
Mashable » Follow a shirtless Justin Bieber around the world in his new 'Company' video
If you haven't had the privilege of following Justin Bieber all over the globe for the past few months, here's the next best thing. Biebs released a new, "official" video for his latest single, "Company" to let you know what it's like to spend your days with the frequently shirtless pop star as he shimmies, naps and high fives his … [Link]
Mashable » 'Deus Ex' series goes mobile with a 'Hitman Go'-style puzzle game
Deus Ex Go follows the lead of the amazing Square Enix Montreal mobile games Hitman Go and Lara Croft Go. It's a puzzle game that looks and plays like a board game. Simple to describe, difficult to master. Square Enix Montreal is stepping things up for its first Deus Ex game in the Go-verse. In addition to bolstering puzzle-solving with the gunplay, hacking … [Link]
Popular Science » Chinese Company Begins Offering Drone Deliveries To Rural Areas
Aviation The company JD is already ship cargo weighing up to 33 pounds Drones delivery. [Link]
Mashable » Someone is definitely following Arya in that 'Game of Thrones' scene. Maybe.
This post contains spoilers for season 6 of Game of Thrones. If you haven't watched, go on, get out of here. Most of us are in agreement that what happened to Arya Stark in the seventh episode of Game of Thrones won't be the end for the character. We just aren't sure what's going to happen next. SEE ALSO: Heirbnb is … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple To Offer iOS Developers 85-15 Revenue Split; Debut Paid App Store Search Ads
Apple says it will now take a smaller cut of commission from app developers provided they have customers who stick with their subscription model for longer than a year. Phil Schiller, Apple's Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, told The Verge in an interview that the company will revise the 70-30 split for such developers to 85-15. In addition, the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Spongy minerals could explain why Mars gives off methane burps
Zeolites – volcanic minerals that easily trap and release gases – could be responsible for the burps of methane that occasionally come from the Red Planet [Link]
Popular Science » The Combination Selfie Stick/Phone Case Of Your Dreams Is Here
Gadgets We've peaked as a society Since selfie sticks are becoming common to see, it stands to reason that we'd eventually be impressed by an innovation. This selfie stick, called Stikbox, has really… [Link]
Mashable » The Kills' cover of Rihanna's 'Desperado' is campfire-ready
The Kills' stripped down take on Rihanna's us-against-them anthem, "Desperado," is perfect for when you're venturing in the Wild West with just your love and an acoustic guitar. The duo, who just released their new album Ash & Ice, performed the song for a SirusXM session. It's no replacement for riding off into the sunset with BadGalRiRi, but nothing ever … [Link]
Mashable » Chris Hemsworth works crowd at worst roast ever in cut for time 'SNL' sketch
Even Chris Hemsworth can't resurrect the vibe at a the world's most uncomfortable roast in a just-released sketch from his Saturday Night Live episode. The clip shows Hemsworth taking the stage for a friend's birthday roast, but by that point, it's already clear that said wet blanket friend (Beck Bennett) may have misunderstood the meaning of the word "roast." The … [Link]
Mashable » Now you can avoid VidCon FOMO by livestreaming the convention
LOS ANGELES — Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) at VidCon may be a thing of the past. On Wednesday, VidCon and YouTube (the event's title sponsor) announced the conference's first ever livestream. Now fans and creators around the world who won’t be able to attend can watch portions of the event live on youtube.com/vidcon and live.vidcon.com. SEE ALSO: Jake T. Austin, Baby Ariel lead DigiTour's summer line-up … [Link]
Mashable » Try these 6 weird sports to fuel your inner athlete
There’s a month left until the 2016 Summer Olympics, and all those insanely fit athletes are making you feel like you want to get out there and embrace your sporty side. Say, in volleyball, swimming and diving. But why go your usual workout route when you can spice things up a little bit? We’re rounding up the unsung sports that … [Link]
Mashable » 'Ghostbusters' character vignettes reveal new footage for Ghostbusters Day
LOS ANGELES — It's Ghostbusters Day! (Did you know it was Ghostbusters Day? Sony says it is, so it must be.) To celebrate June 8 — the release date of the 1984 Ghostbusters — the studio has unleashed a handful of new "character vignettes," each of which shows just a little bit more footage than those first trailers (which didn't … [Link]
Mashable » The most beloved CEOs in America
The most powerful companies in Silicon Valley could apparently learn a thing or two from Bob Bechek. Who is Bob Bechek, you ask? Only the most beloved CEO in America. Bechek, the worldwide managing director of Bain & Company, a management consultant firm, ranked as the top-rated CEO of a large company in the U.S., according to a new … [Link]
Mashable » Is Jon Snow appearing in 'Call of Duty'?
Jon Snow might be back in action on Game of Thrones, but the man who plays him appears to be keeping busy with some other game. Maybe Call of Duty? Mashable obtained this video featuring Thrones actor Kit Harington — sans beard — being wheeled into an elaborate motion capture rig. Plenty of movies and TV shows use mocap these days, … [Link]
Mashable » 5 places to travel window-shop on your lunch break
Sometimes when you’re slogging your way through a somewhat monotonous and super-long workday, your mind begins to wander — oftentimes in the direction of an escape. You begin thinking about the next time you can toss up an "out of the office" email signature and drive or jet away for a few days’ worth of well-earned vacation. With recent advancements in virtual … [Link]
Popular Science » How Ancient Human-Like "Hobbits" Got So Small
Science Our most recent ancestor shrank into Homo floresiensis after millennia of isolation New fossils found on the Indonesian island of Flores reveal the existence of another small hominid that suggests the Flores hobbits evolved from Homo erectus, our most… [Link]
Mashable » Inside the hidden world of NERVE, the app that dares you to put your money where your mouth is
Sponsored by NERVEPLAYNERVE.comLook out, there’s a new live-streaming app hitting the digital streets. With NERVE, it seems like the world of social media is taking another step into the abyss.Ever wish you could get paid to broadcast all the stupid sh*t you do when goaded on by your friends? Picture all the youthful adrenaline-pumping Internet challenges all morphed together into one bitcoin-fueled game and … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Isn't Adding a TV DVR Feature To Xbox One Anymore
The much-anticipated TV DVR feature isn't coming to Xbox One … at least not in the immediate future. The company has confirmed to The Verge that it has put the plans to add this functionality to its current generation gaming console on hold. From the report: Microsoft had originally planned to let Xbox One users schedule recordings on the go, … [Link]
Mashable » Meet the lunatics who made Daniel Radcliffe a farting corpse in 'Swiss Army Man'
LOS ANGELES — Gotta hand it to Daniels — though Swiss Army Man probably isn't for everyone, it sure looks like making it was a gas. "Daniels" would be the self-assigned moniker of Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, whose feature film directing debut includes another Daniel (as in Radcliffe) and even a Dano (as in Paul). SEE ALSO: Sundance review: 'Wiener-Dog' is … [Link]
Mashable » Photoshop magic transports Zelda the Shiba Inu through time and space
Four-year-old Shiba Inu Zelda is a kind of time-traveller. The dog's personal Instagram account @zeldaboom is full of photos showing Zelda transcending time and space. Her human, Olivia Lazer, edits Zelda's head into photos of guitar-playing nuns, Bill Gates lounging on his office desk and the poster for Jaws. SEE ALSO: Cat lover photoshops his beloved feline as ornamental shrubs Zelda's adventures … [Link]
Mashable » Everything jacked-up-super-bro Chad has eaten on 'The Bachelorette'
Bachelorette villain Chad Johnson is known just about as well for the stuff coming out of his mouth as the stuff he puts in it. SEE ALSO: 'Bachelorette' villain Chad may be squatting on domains for porn While making zero strides in friendship or general pleasantness in Season 12 of The Bachelorette, Chad has been getting more than his money's … [Link]
Mashable » Good dog tackles owner with massive selfie stick
There are selfie sticks, and then there's this thing. After happily running around at the park with his two pups, one dog decided that it really didn't like this guy's vain antics, and decided to just take him out, selfie pole and all. SEE ALSO: Smile for the world’s first automated selfie stick But the take down only made this … [Link]
Mashable » Travelers that hook up abroad might be less likely to practice safe sex
The sexual habits of backpackers and travelers may have become less safe, according to two studies published this week in the medical journal Sexually Transmitted Infections. One, the British National Survey of Sexual Attitudes & Lifestyles, found that 1,071 of 12,530 respondents who reported having at least one sexual partner in the preceding five years had engaged in sexual activity with … [Link]
Mashable » Join us for a live chat with 'The Flash' stars Candice Patton and Danielle Panabaker
After the fairly Earth-shattering finale of The Flash Season 2, fans have been left wondering what the hell is going to happen in the show's third season. We're not going to comb over the finer details again now — you can read the full recap of the finale here — but it's safe to say the episode's closing moments threw … [Link]
Mashable » The easy fix that could end Twitter's celebrity account-hacking problem
Twitter is under attack. To be fair, so is virtually every other online service. However, the number of hacked high-profile Twitter accounts is reaching epidemic proportions, with mischief-makers hijacking the streams of Katy Perry, Mark Zuckerberg and even the NFL in recent weeks. Twitter needs to do something, and the fix is as obvious as Jack Dorsey’s now clean-shaven face: Two-factor authentication … [Link]
Mashable » 10 'Warcraft' facts and film stills that have us first in line to buy tickets
Promoted by Universal Pictures AustraliaWarcraft, an epic adventure of world-colliding conflict based on Blizzard Entertainment's global phenomenon, will be in Australian cinemas June 16, 2016 #WarcraftMovieThe World of Warcraft has captivated more than 100 million players since its inception in 1994. As a game, it redefined the real-time strategy genre and attracted a fan base so devoted they’ve become somewhat legendary. … [Link]
Popular Science » It's Raining Frigid Gas At This Giant Black Hole
Space A new kind of space weather New kind of space weather found near black hole… [Link]
New Scientist – News » Algorithm knows when corporate money is pushing memes online
Did that tweet go viral because it was popular – or did it get a boost from corporate backers? An algorithm can tell the difference [Link]
Popular Science » Pebble Will Publish Its Health Algorithms, Release "Happiness App"
Gadgets The smartwatch company just wants you to be happy Pebble To Publish Its Health Algorithms, Release "Happiness App"… [Link]
Mashable » Stomach-punching junk food art replaces logos with calorie counts
Junk food brands don't exactly love mandatory “nutrition facts,” which is why they usually hide all that health stuff behind flashy colors and logos. But an Instagram account called Calorie Brands wants to bring those pesky nutrition facts around to the front of the box, creating tasteful art of food brands that replace the original logo with calorie counts. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » A cold rain of gas is about to get devoured by a giant black hole
A black hole 1 billion light-years from Earth is about to chow down on a snack of cold gas and scientists are watching it happen. The intergalactic gas clouds are literally pouring down toward the supermassive black hole at the center of an elliptical galaxy (named Abell 2597 Brightest Cluster Galaxy), according to a new study in the journal Nature … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber impersonates Miley Cyrus in a brain-melting Snapchat
While you're in the midst of your own personal renaissance, like Justin Bieber is, it's always exciting to discover new passions. And now Biebs is something of an aspiring comedian. Bieber shared a video of himself impersonating his pal Miley Cyrus, deepening his voice to mimic her signature husky inflection. This is not the first evidence of a Bieber-Cyrus continuum, … [Link]
Popular Science » We Should Keep Modifying Organisms With 'Gene Drive', Report Says
Science It's too soon to release them into the wild, however… Scientists have received a green light to continue studying a technology called gene drive that could be used to change entire populations of animals or plants. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Join Today's Bloc TechTalk: Build a Singing Telegram with Twilio
Bloc, an online coding bootcamp, is providing an introductory TechTalk with Twilio developer evangelist Eddie Zaneski at 5:00 pm PDT today that will cover how to create a singing telegram app using Twilio, NodeJS, and the Spotify API. Bloc TechTalks are live online broadcasts that cover trends, best practices, news, and other aspects of development and design.
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Slashdot » Firefox Finally Confirms 'Largest Change Ever' Featuring Electrolysis In v48
Firefox is finally getting multi-process support. Mozilla has announced that Electrolysis (e10s) will be available to users starting Firefox 48. The foundation finds it the most significant Firefox change since the browser's inception. From a ZDNet report: With Electrolysis, Firefox can use child processes for content (tabs), media playback and legacy plug-ins. This is some way short of Google Chrome, … [Link]
Popular Science » The Four Newest Elements Now Have Names
Science Nihonium, moscovium, tennessine, and oganesson, oh my They've named the new elements! [Link]
Mashable » 82-year-old man destroys a heavy metal classic on 'America's Got Talent'
Metalheads, rejoice: an octogenarian star is melting faces on America's Got Talent. John Hetlinger, an 82-year-old retired aerospace engineer who worked on the Hubble Space Telescope, wowed judges on this week's episode with his highly badass rendition of Drowning Pool's "Bodies," which you might know as "Let the Bodies Hit the Floor." Seriously, dude can scream. This week may have been … [Link]
Mashable » This is why Stanford student's mugshot wasn't published during sexual assault case
Former Stanford student Brock Turner was convicted of three counts of sexual assault last week, but anyone who wasn't at the trial would know him only by the smiling images of him brought up with a simple Google search. He's pictured smiling in a Stanford sweater, smiling with swimming medals around his neck, and smiling again wearing a suit and … [Link]
Popular Science » Your Phone's Vibration Motor Can Spy On What You're Saying
Technology Researchers figure out how to turn it into a microphone Researchers at University of Illinois at Ubana-Champaign figured out that tiny little vibration motor can be used to hear you talking (phone call or not) by interpreting… [Link]
Popular Science » Ehang's Passenger Drone Will Begin Real-World Testing
Aviation Remotely piloted human mover cleared for trials in Nevada Passenger drone will test in Nevada. [Link]
Mashable » People are furious that straight white guys aren't allowed to attend an equality conference
LONDON — A university lecturers' union's decision to only allow members who identify as female, LGBTQ, living with a disability or from an ethnic minority to attend an equality conference has been branded "ridiculous."~ According to the University and College Union (UCU)'s website, the event is a "joint equality conference for black, LGBT, disabled and women members" which comprises workshops, guest speakers … [Link]
Mashable » 'Deus Ex' series goes mobile with a 'Hitman Go'-style puzzle game
Deus Ex Go follows the lead of the amazing Square Enix Montreal mobile games Hitman Go and Lara Croft Go. It's a puzzle game that looks and plays like a board game. Simple to describe, difficult to master. Square Enix Montreal is stepping things up for its first Deus Ex game in the Go-verse. In addition to bolstering puzzle-solving with … [Link]
Slashdot » Google To Deprecate SSLv3, RC4 in Gmail IMAP/POP Clients
Michael Mimoso, reporting for Threatpost: Google said that it will initiate on June 16 a gradual deprecation of SSLv3 and RC4 for Gmail IMAP/POP mail clients. Both the crypto protocols cipher are notoriously unsafe and are being phased out in big chunks of the Internet. Google, for its part, had already announced in May that it would no longer support … [Link]
Mashable » 4 minutes of Jiminy Glick mocking Drake mercilessly
Martin Short's Jiminy Glick is back, thanks to his new NBC variety show Maya & Marty, co-starring none other than Maya Rudolph. As you'll recall, Glick is one of Short's most beloved recurring characters. The exceedingly rude primetime talk show host sat down with Drake — a musician Glick claims he's unfamiliar with — to discuss rap music, exercise and … [Link]
Mashable » Texas horse thinks it's a dog and plays dead
Dogs do it, possums do it, and now…horses apparently play dead too. Pinto, a horse in North Texas, lays on his back and pretends to be dead pretty often, according to the remarks of his owner who narrates the hilarious video. She finds it very embarrassing. SEE ALSO: The world's most beautiful horse will give you hair envy The clever … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Four new element names to be added to the periodic table
Elements 113, 115, 117 and 118 will likely now be known as nihonium, moscovium, tennessine and oganesson [Link]
Mashable » Pavlov the Corgi graduates from UCLA
Pavlov the corgi has an Instagram, an email account, and now a college dog-gree. Pavlov's Instagram details his journey posing as a UCLA student for the past eight weeks, cumulating in an adorable doggy graduation that his humans staged this past weekend. SEE ALSO: Can you find Queen Elizabeth in this sea of corgis? "Pavlov's graduation was something that we … [Link]
Popular Science » We May Need A Sperm Bank To Save The World's Coral
Environment Reefs are in danger. Should we preserve their sperm? As the outlook for coral reefs gets bleaker, researchers at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute want to setup a storage facility to preserve biological… [Link]
Mashable » Congratulations, your J. K. Simmons evolved into this monster man
J. K. Simmons, the beloved Oscar-winning actor, has unfortunately been eaten by an insanely jacked man who looks somewhat like him. I mean, that's the only explanation for this. SEE ALSO: 18 real-life gym struggles confirm you're not alone in your laziness Images of the actor looking seriously ripped beyond any reasonable level have made their way online, after being … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Join ProgrammableWeb's David Berlind for an Online Crash Course on APIs
It was near the end of 2014 when we first started conceiving of the idea of ProgrammableWeb’s API University. With more than a decade of publishing tutorials, how-to’s, and other prescriptive content when it comes to both the provisioning and consumption of APIs, one of the biggest challenges when visiting ProgrammableWeb was finding that content. It was like those books … [Link]
Mashable » Conniving monkey steals 10,000 rupees from jewelry store
A jewelry store owner in India thought he was doing a good deed when he offered a treat to a monkey outside his shop. But this was no ordinary monkey. This was a hardened criminal. According to security camera footage, the monkey accepted the piece of fruit before pushing open the door, kicking back in a desk chair for a … [Link]
Slashdot » Fake Gaming Torrents Download Unwanted Apps Instead of Popular Games
Reader Orome1 writes: If you're looking for torrents to download pirated copies of popular games, be extra careful not to be tricked into downloading malicious and unwanted software instead. According to Symantec researchers, who have been trawling popular torrent websites, there's an active distribution campaign going on that delivers potentially unwanted apps posing as torrents for games like Assassin's Creed … [Link]
Mashable » Chance the Rapper and Skrillex jazz up Colbert's monologue about cereal
Stephen Colbert delivered the news that General Mills is releasing their first new cereal in 15 years — Tiny Toast — in his Tuesday night monologue. No matter how small the toast may be, a story that big needs a little help, so Colbert brought on Chance the Rapper and EDM producer and DJ Skrillex for a monologue remix. "Not a … [Link]
Mashable » Brands will be able to bid on custom Olympics ads in real time
Some of the world's biggest publishers are joining forces on a project aimed at delivering web surfers relevant ads with the speed of Usain Bolt during this summer's Olympics. A group of nearly four-dozen well-known media brands including Condé Nast, ESPN and the New York Times (as well as Mashable) just announced a new advertising tool that will let each publication … [Link]
Mashable » How the Internet developed a crush on Notorious RBG and Loretta Lynch
For years, there were few creatures on earth less GIF-able, less meme-worthy, than the Department of Justice and the United States Supreme Court. Scroll through your inbox and discover just how many hilarious David Souter Tumblrs and Michael Mukasey memes you'll find. Go back through your Facebook posts and pull up all your fave Justice Samuel Alito listicles and John … [Link]
Mashable » Space is the next wild west for companies aiming for the moon and beyond
It's not easy to launch something to the moon. A rocket specifically designed to break the bounds of Earth's gravity will need to function perfectly under great stress to deliver an expensive payload to one of the most extreme environments imaginable, all while flying at tens of thousands of miles per hour. Once that goes off without a hitch, the … [Link]
Mashable » Bros set basketball on fire for sizzling dunk fest
He's on fire! Kyle Bauman and friends made basketball a little more interesting by introducing some gasoline and fire into the equation. Don't worry; it's not too too dangerous. One of them has a helmet on. 'Injustice 2' gives DC Comics superbeings more to fight about Jimmy Fallon and Ethan Hawke form a country duo called 'FML' Little girl gets so … [Link]
Mashable » Turkey sinks a 47-ton, $93,000 Airbus jet to boost tourism
Turkey has been rocked with terrorist attacks, causing its tourism to suffer. In order to combat this problem, Turkish officials sunk a 47-ton, $93,000 Airbus A300, hoping it'll become an artificial reef that will boost underwater diving and revive tourism in the area. [Additional reporting by the Associated Press.] Read more…More about Travel, Turkey, Tourism, Us World, and Travel Leisure [Link]
Mashable » 68-year-old Scottish woman covers Drake, is a motherf*cking legend
Started from Scotland now we're here. Bette Reynolds, 68, is not your typical Vine user or hip-hop fan, but she nails these short covers of Drake songs set to bagpipe melodies. SEE ALSO: Adorable grandma attempts her first hilarious face swap "I’m always up for having fun and making people laugh, and my son, Brittlestar, has been working on Vine … [Link]
Slashdot » KickassTorrents Enters The Dark Web, Adds Official Tor Address
An anonymous reader writes: KickassTorrents has now added a dark web address to make it easier for users to bypass blockades installed by Internet Service Providers (ISPs). It has announced a new .onion domain through which KickassTorrents users can access their favourite sites on a Tor (The Onion Router) network. "Good news for those who have difficulties accessing KAT due … [Link]
Popular Science » Your iPhone Can Now Run Android
Gadgets Thanks to this phone case The Apple iPhone can now run Android. Sort of. [Link]
Mashable » 'Minecraft' IRL is both funny and deeply unsettling
Minecraft doesn't stand up very well under the scrutiny of rational thought. This is a game where the smartest thing you can do when you're first starting out is punch a bunch of trees until they shatter. This IRL Minecraft treatment from Nukazooka looks at the good, the bad and the terrifying in a two-minute montage. The early tree-punching levity quickly gives way … [Link]
WIRED » At Victory Rally, Clinton Asks Sanders Supporters to Climb Aboard
It’s going to be a bumpy ride. The post At Victory Rally, Clinton Asks Sanders Supporters to Climb Aboard appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 3D-printed 'Spock' hand lets young amputee play basketball again
Live long and play basketball. It's not exactly what Star Trek's pointy-eared Vulcan had in mind when he raised his hand in the now-familiar Vulcan salute, but surely he'd appreciate the sentiment — especially when it refers to a young amputee who can now dribble a basketball and shoot baskets again thanks to a 3D-printed prosthesis that makes it look as … [Link]
Mashable » This pocket-sized camera makes it much easier to take photos of stars
SINGAPORE — Often, what separates the pros from amateurs when photographing under challenging situations is having the technical knowhow to get the shot. Astrophotography pretty much ranks up there in the realm of tough scenarios. First, you'll need pretty fancy equipment (good quality telephoto lenses don't come cheap), and after that you're going to need to know how to process … [Link]
Mashable » Uber ties up with Spotify-like streaming service Gaana in India
Uber rides in Mumbai are about to get a lot more entertaining. Passengers can now listen to songs on the Spotify-like Indian music streaming app Gaana by connecting their phones to the cab's speakers during their Uber trips in the city. SEE ALSO: What happened when a techie decided to become an Uber driver for a week The pilot project … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Artificial genome could create a ‘blank slate’ human template
This synthetic biology megaproject could show why some people are more susceptible to certain diseases, but critics say its ambitions could get out of hand [Link]
Mashable » This French app will alert you in case of terrorist attacks at Euro 2016
The French government has released a mobile app that will alert the public in case of a suspected terrorist attack. SEE ALSO: French national arrested in Ukraine 'planned Euro 2016 attacks' The app, named SAIP, was made available to download for free on Apple Store and Google Play on June 8, two days before the start of Euro 2016 football tournament in France. … [Link]
Slashdot » Singapore To Cut Off Internet Access For Government Workers From 2017
An anonymous reader writes: Government workers in Singapore will return to a 1990s-level of net connectivity from May of 2017, as the domestic government has decided to block internet access on all of its 100,000 office computers. The decision has been made in the interests of national security, although the Draconian policy will still permit workers to forward work mails … [Link]
WIRED » Save the Galapagos With GMO Rats. What Could Go Wrong?
Will environmentalists embrace genetic modification if it can save an island full of endangered species? The post Save the Galapagos With GMO Rats. What Could Go Wrong? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » WIRED Binge-Watching Guide: Catastrophe
Need a modern love story in your life? This Amazon original series might be just what you need to binge. The post WIRED Binge-Watching Guide: Catastrophe appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Why wouldn't you trust a laser-eyed realtor?
Realtor ads are easy to overlook: you may see them every day but inevitably, the stiff grins and twinkling eyes all feel like forgettable stock images rolling by on buses or posted on benches. The exception? Patricia Houlihan. She's a "realtor, lawyer and a superwoman." Don't confuse this glorious ad for a prank. The Vancouver, Canada, based realtor told … [Link]
Popular Science » Chinese Drones Can Now Fire On Command By Satellite
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Mashable » A careful explanation of why alcohol is no excuse in Brock Turner case
There have been a number of excuses in the Brock Turner case. One of the the weakest was simply "alcohol." Dan Turner, the father of the now-convicted rapist, argued in a letter that his son "is totally committed to educating other college-age students about the dangers of alcohol consumption." Turner himself blamed his sexual assault on "binge-drinking culture." Thankfully, the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Injustice 2' gives DC Comics superbeings more to fight about
It's always fun to see Superman get a fistful of angry vigilante in his smug, perfect face. Injustice: Gods Among Us gave fans of DC Comics and fighting games the chance to do exactly that. Injustice 2 will do the same thing again on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in 2017. The sequel steps up the ways in which you can personalize … [Link]
Slashdot » Many Lexus Navigation Systems Bricked By Over-The-Air Software Update
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: An unknown number of Lexus automobiles have seen their infotainment and navigation head units broken by a bug in an over-the-air software update from Lexus. The glitch, which was confirmed by a Lexus spokesperson, was delivered in a routine software update. In affected cars, it can cause the dashboard screen to … [Link]
Mashable » We binge 'Orange is the New Black' faster than 'House of Cards,' data says
It turns out not everyone is binge-watching House of Cards as fast as you are. The show is actually being consumed at a pace Netflix calls "savor," the company revealed in research released on Wednesday. SEE ALSO: 65 questions we all had while watching 'House of Cards' Season 4 Netflix has created a chart called The Binge Scale, which ranks shows … [Link]
Mashable » Indian schoolgirl recreates periodic table with 90 global issues
A 17-year-old Indian school girl came up with an imaginative way to remember all the elements on the periodic table for her science class. The aspiring artist decided to recreate the periodic table to highlight 90 global issues, using the acronym of each element to highlight a particular problem. SEE ALSO: Attention, nerds: The periodic table is getting four new … [Link]
Mashable » Jimmy Fallon and Ethan Hawke form a country duo called 'FML'
If you like country music and hearing other people's embarrassing life stories, Jimmy Fallon has just the thing for you. Fallon teamed up with actor, Ethan Hawke, to revive their band, FML, and that lovable website, FMyLife.com. The duo grabbed their guitars and sang real entries from the site as country songs, which somehow them even more cringeworthy. Little girl gets so excited … [Link]
New Scientist – News » A recipe for ocean health: Add 10 million oysters to salty water
Rewilding our depleted oceans will help restore them to health, and the best place to start is with the humble oyster, says Charles Clover [Link]
Mashable » Can Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love find their way in the NBA Finals before it's too late?
LeBron James' two co-stars were injured during the 2015 NBA Finals, making for an off-season of rationalization by some Cleveland fans after the Golden State Warriors beat the Cavaliers four games to two. Now it's a year later, and we're two games into the NBA Finals rematch. After missing last year's series, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love have been back … [Link]
Mashable » What to know when booking an all-inclusive beach vacation
An ocean surrounds you on all sides, creating one giant emerald reflection. Your toes are nestled in the sand and your hand is occupied with a Piña colada — not a cellphone. Work, school, appointments, obligations … they're all miles away. While the image is relaxing, the process of getting there — with hotel booking, dinner arrangements, transportation and more … [Link]
Mashable » Little girl gets so excited she vomits all over Paula Abdul
So you think can dance and not vomit all over yourself? Think again. Performing to Beyoncé's "Countdown," 7-year-old Chi Tahani recently killed her audition for So You Think You Can Dance. The judges were thrilled and gave Tahani three thumbs ups. After Abdul went to give the adorable Tahani a hug, the little girl promptly responded by vomiting all over the famous … [Link]
WIRED » 24 Tons of Towering Stone, Held Together With Compression
The 24-ton Armadillo Vault uses no glue, no mortar, no hidden substructure to ensure it doesn't collapse. Instead, it usest really smart architecture. The post 24 Tons of Towering Stone, Held Together With Compression appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Why American ad agencies are being accused by their clients of having secret agendas
American ad agencies routinely use hidden business arrangements to boost profits without their clients' knowledge, according to an explosive new report from the Association of National Advertisers. The report says that these undisclosed dealings, such as rebates awarded by media companies based on how much agencies spend or pressure to do business with agencies linked to a parent company, are … [Link]
Mashable » Exploring a kingdom of water: A journey along the Amazon River
IQUITOS, PERU – There’s a mystery to rivers. They’re not as ominous as depthless oceans, but the murky brown water still cloaks a hidden world submerged below. The Amazon River, more than any other river on Earth, is an amazing reserve that is to South America what blood-pumping veins are to the human body.Until recently, the Amazon was an unnavigable, boundless … [Link]
Mashable » Legoland threw the Queen a birthday party made entirely from Lego
LONDON — The Queen is without a doubt the nation's favourite 90 year old. So much so that we just can't stop throwing her birthday parties. Last month, a four-day bash complete with over 550 horses and 1,200 performers was hosted at Windsor Castle in celebration of Her Majesty's big birthday. SEE ALSO: Definitive proof the Queen gets more birthday cards … [Link]
Mashable » Briton uses Facebook and Snapchat to fake photos for 'accidental Syria boat trip' prank
A British man has used Facebook and Snapchat photos to create a prank about "accidentally ending up in Syria" with his friends after boarding the wrong boat after a night out in Cyprus. Lewis Ellis, a 25-year-old from Manchester, told the Daily Mirror that the post-clubbing dolphin-watching trip from Ayia Napa turned out to be a nightmare as he and … [Link]
Mashable » LG's latest TV in India claims to drive away mosquitoes
Forget insect-repelling sprays, lotions, coils and machines. South Korean electronics company LG has launched a new TV in India, which claims to drive pesky mosquitoes away without any sound or odour. SEE ALSO: What Zika virus means for your travel plans The LG Mosquito Away Television works along the lines of the company's air conditioner introduced in Indonesia in 2009 … [Link]
WIRED » Hong Kong’s Last Neon Lights Still Look Totally Blade Runner
Hong Kong was once flooded with the ambient glow of colorful neon lights. But the city's iconic signage is starting to disappear. The post Hong Kong’s Last Neon Lights Still Look Totally Blade Runner appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Hacker Lexicon: What Is Password Hashing?
Not all hashing is created equal. The post Hacker Lexicon: What Is Password Hashing? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Unraveling the Mystery of the Ocean’s Twilight Zone
A new exhibit shows off the undersea creatures who populate one of the most mysterious, poorly understood parts of the ocean. The post Unraveling the Mystery of the Ocean's Twilight Zone appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » LA’s Using Energy Savings From LED Streetlights to Charge Electric Vehicles
Los Angeles is using electricity saved by LEDs to power up electric cars. The post LA’s Using Energy Savings From LED Streetlights to Charge Electric Vehicles appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Your Definitive Guide to Silicon Valley’s Bizarre Politics
The US is a patchwork of red and blue states. But in Silicon Valley, you'll see those hues blend into shades not found on our two-party color wheel. The post Your Definitive Guide to Silicon Valley’s Bizarre Politics appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » London prankster has a simple trick for making strangers say something rude
The best pranks are often the simplest. And while the one above may be gloriously immature, we'll bet there's some small part of you that will want to try it out on your friends. SEE ALSO: English police officers react surprisingly well to this guy's persistent trolling London YouTuber Julius Dein takes to the streets to ask strangers to take … [Link]
WIRED » Father’s Day Gift Guide: 10 Perfect Presents for the New Dad
This wonderful man just welcomed a wiggly little human into his world. The post Father's Day Gift Guide: 10 Perfect Presents for the New Dad appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » This Londoner's attempt to drive through a heavily flooded road didn't end well
LONDON — Flooded roads are a tricky business. Every now and then — depending on your vehicle and exactly how deep the water is — it's possible to sneak through a deep puddle, but attempting to navigate anything more waterlogged is always likely to end in disaster. SEE ALSO: Flash floods turn London street into canal On Tuesday, parts of … [Link]
WIRED » Liked Mirror’s Edge? You’ll Love the Reboot. Hated it? Same
Mirror’s Edge Catalyst feels like playing the original game all over again. That's not necessarily a good thing. The post Liked Mirror’s Edge? You’ll Love the Reboot. Hated it? Same appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Chinese Drones Make Key Breakthrough, Firing On Command By Satellite
From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal Dial one to a CH-4 for missile delivery China can now fire missiles from drones, all on a satellite connection, making UCAVs like the CH-4 much more deadly. [Link]
Mashable » Students make a giant chessboard from refugees' life jackets on Greek island
University students on the Greek island of Lesbos, which saw an unprecedented influx of refugees from Turkey last year, have created a giant chessboard made from discarded academic papers and refugee life jackets. SEE ALSO: Refugees' life jackets are transformed into message of peace on Greek island The outdoor art installation in Mytilene, conceived by artist and member of University … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Say The Aliens Are Silent Because They Are Extinct
HughPickens.com writes: The Conversation reports that according to research by Dr. Charles Lineweaver and Dr. Aditya Chopra, a plausible solution to Fermi's paradox is near universal early extinction of life on exoplanets, which they have named the Gaian Bottleneck. "The universe is probably filled with habitable planets, so many scientists think it should be teeming with aliens," says Chopra. "The … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Think DSP – $12.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Think DSP" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-06-09 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
New Scientist – News » Supersmart satellites reveal crops and fields like never before
Tech start-ups are putting cameras in orbit to monitor everything from flood damage to crop yield with greater frequency and detail than ever before [Link]
Mashable » This high-tech office will give everyone their own thermal bubble
Carlo Ratti is not a fan of the term "smart city." The director of MIT's SENSEable City Lab believes the term favours technology over people. In his view, the emphasis should be on using new digital tools that improve quality of life and empower citizens. "The Internet, which has changed our lives over the past few years, is now entering physical … [Link]
Mashable » EU referendum website crashes as thousands try to register right before deadline
LONDON — Opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn and other British MPs are calling for voter registration for the referendum on the UK's membership in the European Union to be extended after the government website crashed Tuesday less than two hours before the deadline. Potential voters were urged to register before 11:59 p.m. BST on Tuesday, June 7, in order to take … [Link]
Mashable » Ellen DeGeneres pleads with Australians to help save the Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's treasures, but is at risk due to coral bleaching as a result of climate change and government inaction. It's led Ellen DeGeneres to urge the country to save the Great Barrier Reef, as part of a heavily-branded Disney campaign called "Remember The Reef". It coincides with the release of the film Finding Dory, … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon will invest $3 billion in India, its fastest-growing market: Jeff Bezos
In a bid to increase its market share in India's fast-growing but competitive e-commerce space, Amazon will invest an additional $3 billion in the country. The cash influx will take the company's total investment in the country to more than $5 billion. Amazon founder and CEO, Jeff Bezos, also revealed that India was now the company's fastest-growing market. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » The first 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' reactions are here, and they're magical
LONDON — So Part One of the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child play had its first preview last night — and from the sounds of it, the show will be every bit as magical as we'd hoped. The official eighth chapter in the story of our favourite wizard has been split into two parts for its stage adaption — … [Link]
Mashable » SpaceX aims to relaunch a used Falcon 9 rocket as early as September
SpaceX first managed to successfully land the first stage of its Falcon 9 rocket back on dry land in 2015, and in 2016, the company repeated the feat three times in much tougher conditions, landing the rocket on a drone ship in the ocean. Now, SpaceX has a hangar full of rockets, and it's only appropriate that it starts putting … [Link]
Mashable » Woman spots mum in husband's photo taken 16 years ago
Talk about the mother of all coincidences — a young couple from Zhejiang, China, discovered that their paths had crossed way before they met. According to Lu Yiqin, she was going through photos with her now-husband Zhang Hedong in preparation for their wedding, when she spotted a familiar figure in the background of a photo taken when Zhang was 14. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Singapore government warns foreign companies to stop supporting the Pink Dot pride parade
SINGAPORE — Pink Dot, the country's closest thing to a pride parade has hit a snag, with the government saying foreign corporations shouldn't "fund, support or influence" events such as these in Singapore. The statement from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) was sent to the press on Tuesday in response to "media queries" on whether foreign companies are allowed … [Link]
Mashable » Down-N-Out is an Australian tribute to the classic In-N-Out burger
The cult of In-N-Out burger is not reserved for those lucky enough to live near one, it is a worldwide phenomenon. Its outlets are concentrated on America's west coast and in Texas, meaning fans who don't live near one would need had to travel thousands of miles to get a bit of that fresh taste. SEE ALSO: Burger King's latest unholy … [Link]
Slashdot » Julian Assange: Google is 'Directly Engaged' In Hillary Clinton's Campaign
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Infowars: Speaking to the "New Era of Journalism: Farewell to Mainstream" symposium, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange stated Google is "directly engaged" with the presidential campaign of Hillary Clinton. Assange said, "The chairman of Google, Eric Schmidt, set up a company to run the digital component of Hillary Clinton's campaign." As reported by … [Link]
Mashable » Singapore will cut off public servants' Internet access next year
SINGAPORE — In what seems like a surprising and drastic move, the Singapore government has decided that all computers used by public servants will have their Internet access blocked from May 2017 onwards. According to The Straits Times, more than 100,000 computers will be cut off, in an effort to minimise security risks. A spokesperson for the Infocomm Development Authority … [Link]
Mashable » This teeny-weeny koala will ruin you
If you thought you had seen all the baby animals, think again. This little lady will melt your entire heart into a puddle of mush. Louise the koala was found by local resident Louise Haynes on the ground in a chicken pen in Hawkes Nest, Australia after wild storms lashed the east coast of the country. Haynes called her local … [Link]
Mashable » Malaysia jails a teenager for insulting royalty on Facebook
A 19-year-old Malaysian man was sentenced to a year in prison — the maximum jail time for the offence — for insulting a royal family on Facebook. Muhammad Amirul Azwan Mohd Shakri, a labourer, pleaded guilty to 14 charges against him under the country's multimedia laws, which forbid people from posting content online that others might find abusive or distressing. SEE … [Link]
Slashdot » North Korea Restarts Plutonium Production For Nuclear Bombs
New submitter ReginaldBryan45 quotes a report from Reuters: North Korea has restarted production of plutonium fuel, a senior State Department official said on Tuesday, showing that it plans to pursue its nuclear weapons program in defiance of international sanctions. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAE) said on Monday that it had seen signs based on satellite imagery that show that … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2297: Neural chips mimic the human brain!
Are you sure that's what we want? [Link]
Mashable » The vagina video game that was too racy for Apple
Your app doesn't need to look R-rated to get thrown out of the App Store. That's the lesson learned by the creators of La Petite Mort, an app that describes itself as an "abstract erotic musical simulation game," whose pixelated images and racy sound effects were too much for Apple. SEE ALSO: We put 5 popular couples apps to the test … [Link]
Mashable » Stanford rape case shines new light on school's startling history
Stanford University has been in the spotlight over the past several days as a former student athlete was sentenced to six months of jail time for sexual assault, rather than the maximum sentence of 14 years. The university, in a statement about the case, said officials did everything they could at the time of the assault. They reached out to … [Link]
Mashable » Student protesters shot by police in Papua New Guinea, reports say
Police have reportedly opened fire on a group of student protesters in Papua New Guinea. On Wednesday, reports started to filter out on Twitter stating that police shot at a crowd of university students as they were marching from the University of Papua New Guinea to Parliament. SEE ALSO: UC Davis paid tons of cash in attempt to make this … [Link]
Slashdot » UK Snooper's Charter, AKA The Investigatory Powers Bill, Passes Through Commons
Mark Wilson quotes a report from BetaNews: The controversial Snooper's Charter — or the Investigatory Powers Bill as it is officially known — has been passed through the House of Commons by UK MPs. An overwhelming majority of politicians (444 to 69) voted in favor of the bill which has been roundly criticized by both the public and technology companies. … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Turn Smartphone Vibration Motor Into Microphone To Spy On You
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Softpedia: Two researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have come up with a method to turn smartphone vibration motors into makeshift microphones, capable of recording the sound around them. The attack relies on using the vibration motor's coil to record incoming sound waves, which are then transmitted to the attacker, … [Link]
Mashable » This cute little seal made a cameo appearance on Bondi Beach
Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia isn't particularly well known for its wildlife, unless you count kale juice drinking gym junkies as fauna. That's why this cute little seal appearing on the shores of Bondi Tuesday is a pretty special sight. The city has been at the receiving end of intense weather in the past few days, as wild storms lashed coasts and … [Link]
Mashable » Canada embroiled in debate to make national anthem gender-neutral
While America has been busy arguing over gorillas and Donald Trump, Canada has been embroiled in a controversy over a proposed change to its national anthem. SEE ALSO: Justin Trudeau raises Pride flag at Canadian parliament for the first time It would alter just two words in the song, but even that modest proposal has ignited debate in a country … [Link]
Mashable » How to properly ghost from a group text
There is no species on earth so invasive, or so insidious, as the group text. The texts start off slowly, innocuously, symptom-free. At first, you may not even notice their presence — perhaps a pleasant ding now and again, a few uninspired memes, an incomprehensible string of emoji. Most resemble nothing more than a standard text with a few extra … [Link]
Slashdot » Tor Developer Jacob Appelbaum Allegedly Intimidated Victims Into Silence and Anonymity
blottsie quotes a report from The Daily Dot: In the wake of programmer Jacob Appelbaum's abrupt departure from the Tor Project, rumors and accusations about both sexual misconduct and bullying have surfaced that extend back years. Now, four witnesses — including a current senior Tor employee — are stepping forward into the public eye, adding valuable insight into how Appelbaum … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Tallest known tropical tree discovered in Malaysia’s lost world
The Yellow Meranti tree is probably the world's tallest tropical tree. At 89.5 metres tall, that's equivalent to 65 people standing on each other’s shoulders [Link]
Slashdot » Smartphone Sales Growth Will Drop To Single Digits In 2016, Says Gartner
An anonymous reader writes from a report via TechCrunch: According to a report from Gartner, smartphone sales growth is expected to shrink from 14.4 percent growth in 2015 to just 7 percent in 2016, with only 1.5 billion smartphone units expected to ship globally this year. Gartner notes the market grew 73 precent in 2010, which was a high-point for … [Link]
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