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 » Looking for a hot new look? Try wearing a spacesuit.
Space is having a moment, even in fashion, with Gigi Hadid’s little brother sporting a far-out look on the most recent cover of Teen Vogue. We've already talked about Mars and space as the latest inspiration for spring 2016, but it seems as if one specific item is seriously taking off: the spacesuit. SEE ALSO: Elon Musk wants to go … [Link]
Slashdot » Tesla Suspension Breakage: It's Not The Crime, It's The Coverup
schwit1 quotes a report from Daily Kanban: For several months now, reports have circulated in comment sections and forum threads about a possible defect in Tesla's vehicles that may cause suspension control arms to break. Many of those reports appeared to come from a single, highly-motivated and potentially unreliable source, a fact which led many to dismiss them as crankery. … [Link]
Mashable » Stranded baby dolphin 'took off like a bullet' when returned home
When a kayaker saw a baby dolphin stranded on the beach, he carried the poor creature back into the ocean. The young Benguela dolphin quickly swam off. We can only hope that the baby dolphin is now safely swimming in his natural habitat. Read more: http://on.mash.to/22WnSDX Read more…More about Animals, Dolphin, Watercooler, Videos, and Baby Animals [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton is damned no matter what she wears. That's a problem.
The Internet has exploded in outrage over Hillary Clinton's reported $12,000 Giorgio Armani jacket, which she wore to a New York primary event in April. But why do we care so much about the sartorial choices of our politicians, especially when they are women? Is that fair? Is it sexist? SEE ALSO: When defeated politicians feel blue, they wear it … [Link]
Slashdot » Uber Rolling Out Scheduled Rides In Seattle
Scheduled rides are coming to Uber. The ride-hailing announced on Thursday that users in Seattle can now schedule a pickup request as far out as 30 days in advance. GeekWire reports: The ride-sharing service said scheduling is a top-requested feature from business travelers and the company said priority access will be given to riders who have Business Profiles or are … [Link]
Mashable » Scientists turn carbon dioxide gas into harmless stone
Scientists have a found a quick way — but not a cheap one — to turn heat-trapping carbon dioxide gas into harmless rock. Experts say the results of a two-year, $10 million experiment called CarbFix , conducted about one-third of a mile (540 meters) deep in the rocks of Iceland, offer new hope for an effective weapon to help fight … [Link]
Mashable » The touching story behind a prank 'Harry Potter' plaque
In 2014, a mysterious plaque appeared in front of a sculpture at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children that captured the hearts of Harry Potter fans. "Dedicated to the children of Bristol, the 1998 Quidditch World Cup Posts, enchanted by Adou Sosseh. Have a magical day!" reads the sign It is posted in front of an interactive sculpture that resembles goal … [Link]
Mashable » Teen's perfect recreations of Taylor Swift outfits will never go out of style
It's no secret that there are a lot of die-hard Taylor Swift fans who express their love by attending shows, tweeting daily devotions and uploading covers of her songs. Lotte Lutjes, 18, from the Netherlands, does something a little different. She spends hours recreating Swfit's outfits, and the results are stunning — and extremely accurate. SEE ALSO: Empathetic human Taylor Swift … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Makes Minecraft Education Edition Available To Schools
Mickeycaskill quotes a report from TechWeekEurope UK: Microsoft has bolstered its push into the education sector with the release of Minecraft: Education Edition for teachers around the world. The beta is an "early access" release, meaning it is free for testing purposes for schools. It comes after Microsoft last year launched a Minecraft site for educators to seek ideas on … [Link]
Slashdot » China Plans Massive Sea Lab 10,000 Feet Underwater In the South China Sea
An anonymous reader writes: In an effort to hunt for materials, China is planning to build a manned deep-sea platform in the South China Sea. The lab may also serve for military purposes in the disputed waters as well. The lab would be located as much as 3,000 meters (9,800 ft) below sea level, according to a recent Science Ministry … [Link]
Mashable » Regulators looking into claims Tesla silenced safety complaints
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reviewing customer complaints over faulty suspension on the Tesla Model S. SEE ALSO: Acura is going racing with its all-electric, all-wheel drive NSX racecar Citing a months-long thread on the Tesla Motors Club forum, the Daily Kanban reports that the Model S was fitted with defective suspension control arms, which are susceptible to breakage. If they do … [Link]
WIRED » An Interview With the Hacker Probably Selling Your Password Right Now
A conversation with the breached data wholesaler selling 800 million stolen passwords, and plaguing the security teams of LinkedIn, Twitter, and Tumblr. The post An Interview With the Hacker Probably Selling Your Password Right Now appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Airbnb Is None Too Pleased About San Francisco’s New Crackdown
City lawmakers just passed veto-proof rules that would inflict big fines on short-term rental sites like Airbnb for listing unregistered properties. The post Airbnb Is None Too Pleased About San Francisco’s New Crackdown appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Pot grow on High street goes up in smoke
An illegal marijuana grow located on the second floor of a house in Walworth, New York, caught fire on Tuesday. Fittingly, the home was located on High Street. The Associated Press reports that firefighters were called to the scene a little after 5 a.m. on Tuesday. There they found flames coming through the roof and a locked office door with smoke … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Uber Opens UberRUSH API to All Developers for On-Demand Deliveries
Uber today opened the UberRUSH API to all developers. Using the API, developers can integrate UberRUSH, the transportation company's on-demand delivery service, into their applications.
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Mashable » Get dizzy in zero gravity with Space Station's 360-degree Facebook feature
Space tourism isn't affordable yet, but that doesn't mean you can't catch a glimpse of what it's like to be aboard the International Space Station (ISS). SEE ALSO: An astronaut and cosmonaut floated into the Space Station's first inflatable habitat today On Thursday afternoon, NASA posted a 360-degree Facebook feature captured on the ISS, allowing the user to twist and turn … [Link]
Mashable » Panorama's The Lab is a high-tech art experience, with cotton candy too
At the debut of Panorama — Goldenvoices's music, art and technology festival on Randall's Island in New York that's being dubbed "Coachella of the East" — festivalgoers will be dazzled by far more than the musical acts. The inaugural fest will feature The Lab, an interactive art experience that "invites festivalgoers to challenge all of their senses" with seven interactive … [Link]
Slashdot » Oklahoma State Troopers Use New Device To Seize Bank Accounts During Traffic Stops
mi writes from a report via news9.com KWTV: KWTV writes, "You may have heard of civil asset forfeiture. That's where police can seize your property and cash without first proving you committed a crime; without a warrant and without arresting you, as long as they suspect that your property is somehow tied to a crime. Now, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol … [Link]
Mashable » Reasons for Elon Musk's trip to the Pentagon (not including fan theories that he's Iron Man)
When billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk and United States Secretary of Defense Ash Carter sat down together at the Pentagon on Wednesday, they probably had a lot to talk about. From SpaceX's particular brand of rocketry to Tesla Motors' disruption of the car industry, Carter and the sprawling department he heads have a lot to learn from Musk's agile way of … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon is becoming a 'playground for experimentation' for creators
LOS ANGELES — In 2007, Nikhil Kamkolkar self-financed a limited theatrical distribution for his first feature: Indian Cowboy: A Love-Love Story. But instead of picking up interested buyers, the film got pirated — essentially killing his chances of generating any revenue. Disappointed, Kamkolkar — based in New York City — took a day job at Nickelodeon to make a living, putting his indie filmmaking dreams on … [Link]
Mashable » How a President changed his politics based on one woman's letters
Editor's note: This is the twenty-first entry in the writer's year-long project to read one book about each of the U.S. Presidents by Election Day 2016. You can also follow Marcus' progress at the @44in52 Twitter account and with this 44 in 52 Spreadsheet.Remember how excited I was by the James Garfield book last week? I was energized by the way it … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Lord of the Rings' and Pixar led the way to 'Warcraft'
How do you turn a video game series with a 20-year history and tens of millions of fans into a cohesive movie? According to Warcraft director Duncan Jones, you go back to the start. "Over those 20 years, [Blizzard Entertainment] have so many different stories [that] you really need to get back to the very basics," Jones told Mashable. "The essence … [Link]
Mashable » Ben Affleck gave Matt Damon an adorable shoutout on National Best Friends Day
Marriages may come and go, but the bromance between Ben Affleck and Matt Damon is forever. Affleck could not let National Best Friends Day pass without giving an Instagram shoutout to his number one, Matt Damon. SEE ALSO: The intricacies of bromance: How men form BFF bonds The actors have been serious #FriendshipGoals since they were children — in fact, their friendship … [Link]
Mashable » Acura is going racing with its all-electric, all-wheel drive NSX racecar
Turns out, the Acura NSX has a few other tricks up its sleeve. SEE ALSO: LAPD selects BMW i3 — not Tesla Model S — as its EV of choice Acura revealed Thursday morning that it is going racing with two of its all-new NSX hybrid supercars at the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb later this month. What's more, the Japanese … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla announces new, cheaper version of the Model S
The Tesla Model S just got slightly less expensive. Tesla revealed two new variants of the Model S on Thursday morning, the 60 and the 60D. The rear-wheel-drive 60 starts at $66,000, while the all-wheel drive 60D starts at $71,000. Notably, Tesla has removed the Model S 75 from it site. Now, the next cheapest Model S after the new … [Link]
Popular Science » Two Flying Car Companies For Google Cofounder Larry Page
Aviation Two eggs in two distinct, competing baskets Flying cars google. [Link]
Slashdot » Parents Are Worried the Amazon Echo Is Conditioning Their Kids To Be Rude
Quartz has a story today in which it documents several concerns from parents that Amazon Echo (and perhaps other AI-powered devices) is conditioning the kids of this generation to be rude. "How?" You ask. For one, unlike a human parent who gets annoyed listening to the same question numerous times, Amazon Echo doesn't mind that. From the report: "I've found … [Link]
Mashable » ESPN analyst Jessica Mendoza is flourishing on 'Sunday Night Baseball'
Eight months after becoming the first female analyst to call a nationally televised Major League Baseball playoff game, Jessica Mendoza has settled into a rhythm. She wakes up Monday morning already preparing for Sunday night. There are player bios to read, statistics to memorize, storylines to hone. On Tuesday, she finds a way to watch the pitchers that will take … [Link]
Popular Science » Lenovo Teases Folding Screens
Technology Phone and tablet screens fold while still working. In a spot that was far too short, Lenovo put cameras on a bendable smartphone design that wraps around the wrist for storage. Immediately after they demonstrated a… [Link]
Popular Science » Lenovo's Modular Phone Will Turn Into A Projector And Speaker
Gadgets With modular "Moto Mods" Your Next Phone Will Turn Into A Projector And Speaker… [Link]
Mashable » Legend of Zelda fans can finally buy a Shadow Link figurine
Out of the darkness, one of Link’s biggest enemies is ready to invade your home Spencer's will begin selling a 4-inch version of Shadow Link, the dark mirror image of the hero of The Legend of Zelda franchise. This is the character's first appearance as a collectable toy and is part of a line of Shadow Link-inspired merchandise going on … [Link]
Mashable » Forget Chewbacca Mom's $400,000: Meet 5 wildly successful viral pets
Candace Payne, or as you likely know her, Chewbacca Mom, has cashed in on what began as a Facebook Live video and has since become a meme that is all but permanently seared onto our brains. SEE ALSO: Chewbacca mom, James Corden and J.J. Abrams are 3 happy Chewbaccas Payne has reportedly pulled in $420,000 in perks since a clip of … [Link]
Slashdot » A Solution To the Security Guidelines Proposed By FCC For Home Routers
An anonymous reader writes: Back in March 2015, the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a security document that included a series of provisions related to the use of wireless devices. In order to comply with these security guidelines, some manufacturers of home routers and other networking equipment decided to lock down the software powering these devices. This caused … [Link]
Mashable » 3 interview answers you're better off keeping short and sweet
I used to fall into the trap of thinking that the longer an interview went, the better my chances of getting the job became. This wasn’t something that hindered me exclusively in the early stages of my career, either. I had a bad habit of talking hiring managers’ ears off for as long as they could tolerate me. Then I … [Link]
New Scientist – News » CO2 injected deep underground turns to rock – and stays there
Carbon dioxide rapidly turns into solid carbonates when injected into basalt rocks. Done on a massive scale it could help limit climate change [Link]
New Scientist – News » Record number of ions get entangled together in a quantum trap
The ions could act as qubits in a quantum simulator to search for new properties of metals, or act as a quantum computer – if we can control them individually [Link]
Mashable » Cavs fan fired from job after cursing Steph Curry's sister, daughter on Twitter
Was it really worth it, dude? A Cleveland Cavaliers fan has been fired from his real estate job after cursing out the little sister of Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry on Twitter. SEE ALSO: LeBron James: The power and the majesty The fan, who uses the Twitter handle @SoftCaramelKiss, has since deleted the tweet that got him fired. Before … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton hits Donald Trump with ultimate Internet burn
Can we get you some ice for that burn, Donald? Hillary Clinton shut down presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump on Thursday with a simple, three-word tweet to end all beefs. Clinton's tweet — repurposing a well-known and beloved Internet meme — was in response to Trump's reaction that President Barack Obama had endorsed Clinton (his former Secretary of State) for the … [Link]
Popular Science » Stuck In A Nuclear Wasteland? You Can "Count" On This Device To Help You Out!
Blog: Boxplot [Link]
WIRED » Motorola’s Newest Phone Is Rugged and Super-Thin (Oh, and Modular)
With MotoMods, you can make your phone into absolutely anything you want. The post Motorola's Newest Phone Is Rugged and Super-Thin (Oh, and Modular) appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Partner Post: Enter This Auction To Win A Tour Of SpaceX's Rocket Factory
Entertainment And see a Dragon capsule that's returned from space! Before you can shoot for the stars, rockets and spacecraft have to be built somewhere. Now you can see where they do it. [Link]
Slashdot » Pilot Test Of Storing Carbon Dioxide In Rocks Shows Impressive Outcome
For years we have been trying to find different ways to limit carbon dioxide produced from fossil fuels. Some researchers believe that things would be very convenient if we could just deposit carbon dioxide in rocks. A pilot project around this idea has shown an impressive result. John Ross, reporting for the Australian: Scientists say they have demonstrated a foolproof … [Link]
Popular Science » The Last Oil Company Has Begun To Pull Out of Alaskan Arctic Region
Energy Drilling in Chukchi Sea is almost at an end The last oil and gas company has abandoned 55 of its drilling leases in the Alaskan arctic region of the Chukchi Sea and has announced that it will leave its remaining… [Link]
Popular Science » The First Smartphone With Google’s Augmented Reality Is Here
Gadgets Say hello to the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro Google's Project Tango Finally Made It Into A Phone… [Link]
Mashable » Motorola ditches headphone jacks before Apple with the Moto Z
Motorola is making its unique mark on the smartphone market with the Moto Z and Moto Z Force, which will be available in the U.S. this summer and globally in September. The new phones were announced at Lenovo's Tech World conference Thursday. Notably, Motorola has beaten Apple to the punch in ditching the headphone jack. It's also taking a cue … [Link]
Mashable » Bernie supporters considering a Trump vote: WTF are you thinking?
Even as President Obama endorsed Hillary Clinton Thursday, he took the time to thank Bernie Sanders for raising important issues of inequality, and for bringing young people back into the political process. He was right to do so. If it stays connected and engaged the way it has been on social media so far, Bernie's 11.5 million-strong army could do to the … [Link]
Mashable » Using the dog face filter on Snapchat may attract supernatural activity
The Snapchat ghost has never been more appropriate. Twitter user @espinoziee (her real name is Erin) shared an eerie video Monday of a bizarre Snapchat experience. For starters, the app identified two people in the snap. Person one: Erin. Person two: a few pieces of wall decor. SEE ALSO: Mountaineer Snapchats view from the top of the world as he summited … [Link]
Mashable » Shailene Woodley on 'The Young Turks': 'I'm all for Bernie'
LOS ANGELES — Actress Shailene Woodley spent primary day advocating for Bernie Sanders on The Young Turks broadcast. The progressive online news program, which has amassed 2.4 million subscribers since it started live streaming on YouTube in 2005, brought Woodley on to talk about why she feels the Bern. The program itself — which has twice had Sanders on as a … [Link]
Mashable » 13 crazy pricy gadgets you wish you could afford
Money can't buy everything, but when you're super rich, it can sure get you a lot. Sure, you can your millions or billions of dollars and invest in gold, diamonds or other shiny things, or can we suggest a pair of $50,000 headphones and a flying to your next vacation spot via a three-room apartment onboard a plane? NBD. Whether you … [Link]
Popular Science » Robo Librarian Tracks Down Misplaced Books
Technology The robots have now become shelf-aware The Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore has developed an autonomous library-shelf-scanning robot capable of finding missing or out of place books. [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Has Created Its Own FreeBSD
Simon Sharwood, writing for The Register: Microsoft has published its own distribution of FreeBSD 10.3 in order to make the OS available and supported in Azure. Jason Anderson, principal PM manager at Microsoft's Open Source Technology Center says Redmond "took on the work of building, testing, releasing and maintaining the image" so it could "ensure our customers have an enterprise … [Link]
Popular Science » HTC Has A New Vive VR Headset Specifically For Business
Technology It has essentially the same hardware, but with more perks HTC has a new format for Vive VR headset purchases, and its audience is professionals. Vive Business Edition is less of a new piece of technology (everything you… [Link]
WIRED » Destiny: Rise of Iron Expansion Release Date Revealed
Rise of Iron is coming exclusively to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and will take players to the frost-covered Plaguelands. The post Destiny: Rise of Iron Expansion Release Date Revealed appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Technique For Making Three-Parent Babies Is Safe, Study Finds
Health And it significantly reduces the risk of passing on faulty mitochondria A new technique that would allow for doctors to perform three-parent in vitro fertilization to prevent the risk of inherited diseases was approved for use last year in… [Link]
Popular Science » New Details About 'Mr. Robot' Season 2 Emerge
Entertainment Things are pretty dour as Elliot Alderson tries to go off the grid New plot details about USA network's hacking drama Mr. Robot have emerged, thanks to an interview with the show's star Rami Malek, creator Sam Esmail. Entertainment… [Link]
Mashable » This footage of Jon Snow is giving gamers hope he'll be in the next 'Call of Duty'
Has Jon Snow been called to Duty? Mashable obtained this video featuring the Game of Thrones actor Kit Harington being wheeled into an intricate motion capture rig. This is giving Call of Duty fans flashbacks to 2015, when ex-NFL superstar Marshawn Lynch was featured in an ESPN the Magazine cover story in a similar setting and was later featured in Call … [Link]
Mashable » The adorable father-daughter story behind 'Song of the Deep'
Song of the Deep is an undersea Irish fairy tale in video game form. The Metroid-inspired gameplay surrounds a young girl's journey to find her fisherman father, who was lost at sea. It's a shifting of gears for Insomniac Games, a studio known best for the Pixar-esque sci-fi/action of the Ratchet & Clank series. And it only exists because Fiona Hastings, … [Link]
Popular Science » Geo-Injection System Can Turn Carbon Dioxide Into Stone
Environment Much faster than anyone thought possible Researchers may have figured out a way to solve our carbon emissions problem–turn the gasses into stone. [Link]
Mashable » Joe Biden to survivor of rape at Stanford: 'Your words are forever seared on my soul'
Vice President Joe Biden wrote an open letter to the survivor of sexual assault whose own words have been read by millions of people over the past week. In the letter, which Biden sent to Buzzfeed, the vice president said he is "in awe" of the courage it took for the unnamed 23-year-old woman to speak about all she has … [Link]
Mashable » Google and Lenovo launch the first Project Tango smartphone, and it's (literally) huge
The first smartphone equipped with Google's novel 3D-scanning technology is finally here. Lenovo unveiled the Phab2 Pro, the first flagship Project Tango smartphone, on Thursday at the company's Tech World event in San Francisco. The unveiling comes more than two years after Google first introduced Project Tango, its (at the time) experimental effort to bring computer vision and 3D-sensing abilities … [Link]
Mashable » Spend a night on the Great Barrier Reef in this Airbnb where you can 'live like Dory'
It's not 42 Wallaby Way, but it's not half bad. Airbnb is partnering with Disney's Pixar to offer a night in a room on Australia's Great Barrier Reef. The companies claim the contest is “the first-ever chance to live at the Great Barrier Reef where the movie is set.” The contest is promoting the most recent Pixar film, Finding Dory, which follows … [Link]
Popular Science » These Windows Can Go Opaque On Command
Technology Panes block sunlight with the flip of a switch If you've ever thought transition lenses were cool, researchers at Cambridge are about to change your outlook, literally. New "Smectic A" composite technology means that… [Link]
Popular Science » Watch A Spy Satellite Launch On A Really Big Rocket
Military Rescheduled to 2:55pm Eastern Weird spy satellite logo. [Link]
WIRED » Lenovo Builds the First of a Whole New Breed of Smartphone
Lenovo’s new phone marks the first time Tango's ever been integrated into a device meant for humans, not developers. The post Lenovo Builds the First of a Whole New Breed of Smartphone appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Google's Nearby Feature Recommends Apps and Websites Based On Your Location
Google on Thursday announced Nearby, a new feature for Android devices that recommends apps and websites based on your physical location. The idea is simple: You're on the go and there is an app that might be useful to you but you don't know it exists. Nearby will let you know about such apps. The company writes in a blog … [Link]
Mashable » President Obama officially endorses Hillary Clinton for president
In a video posted to Hillary Clinton's YouTube page on Thursday afternoon, President Barack Obama officially endorsed Clinton for president. The video was posted not long after Obama held a private meeting with Clinton's Democratic primary opponent, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (D-Vermont). Obama's endorsement is hardly a surprise given that Clinton served as Obama's Secretary of State during his first term … [Link]
WIRED » A Power Plant in Iceland Has Turned Its CO2 Into Stone
Carbon dioxide is a problem. And everyone knows the best thing to do with problems is bury them deep in the ground and forget they ever existed. The post A Power Plant in Iceland Has Turned Its CO2 Into Stone appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Ex-Stanford student will likely serve only half of sexual assault sentence
A former Stanford student recently sentenced to six months in jail for three counts of felony sexual assault is likely to serve just half that time. Brock Turner, 20, could have served 14 years in jail for his crimes. The prosecution recommended six years. But Turner is set to be released on Sept. 2, according to online records, three months … [Link]
Mashable » Lenovo just showed off bendable smartphones and tablets
Instead of putting your smartphone away in your pocket, Lenovo wants you to bend your phone around your wrist. SEE ALSO: This foldable screen could make smartphones exciting again YouTube personality Meghan McCarthy showed off the flexible smartphone during during Lenovo's Tech World conference Thursday, taking a pretty standard-looking smartphone and bending it around her wrist like a slap bracelet. … [Link]
Popular Science » Stuck in a nuclear wasteland? You can "count" on this device to help you out!
From Our Blogs: Boxplot The truth behind this "click"-bait headline will blow your mind. Click Click Click Click Click… [Link]
Mashable » Uber begins letting passengers schedule rides up to 30 days in advance
Right on schedule: Uber is following in Lyft's footsteps. Uber on Thursday began rolling out a new option for passengers to schedule rides up to 30 days ahead of time, marking a departure from the traditional on-demand model of requesting a ride at the moment you need one. The option is currently available for riders in Seattle with plans to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Supernovae 2 million years ago may have changed human behaviour
Two nearby supernovae explosions may have increased cancer rates and changed the behaviour of early humans – but that's a pretty big may [Link]
New Scientist – News » Ancient enzyme resurrected from the ancestor of all bacteria
The reconstruction of an enzyme used by bacteria thought to have lived in a hot spring 3.4 billion years ago tells us they became complex earlier than thought [Link]
New Scientist – News » Artificial dome world set for largest indoor weather experiment
A huge weathering experiment in the isolated ecosystem at Biosphere 2 in Arizona will aim to answer key questions about water and soil in the landscape [Link]
Popular Science » Facebook Now Lets You Take And Upload 360-Degree Photos
Technology Post and view them with your smartphone now Facebook has gone 360 with static images. Starting today, you can take and view 360-degree panoramic photos on Facebook with your smartphone. The announcement was made… [Link]
WIRED » Duncan Jones Insists You’ll Get Warcraft Even if You Haven’t Played the Games
Here’s how the director worked with Industrial Light & Magic to make an Azeroth that would play on the big screen and make gamers feel like they were home. The post Duncan Jones Insists You'll Get Warcraft Even if You Haven't Played the Games appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » French city hall's steps are covered in 2 glorious tons of protest fries
Fries for all! French fry vendors of Ghent, France, are up in arms over new legislation regarding their businesses. They decided to retaliate by throwing frozen chopped potatoes all over the exterior of city hall. SEE ALSO: Fries for dessert: Why it should totally be a thing As reported by Mashable France, french fry kiosk owners in the Dutch-Belgian city … [Link]
Slashdot » Tinder Bans Most Teens
Tinder says it will stop allowing users aged 13 to 17 to use its app starting next week. The dating app has allowed users in the aforementioned age range to match within their age group since 2012. Gizmodo reports: The change makes sense given Tinder's status as a hookup app, its features that make it easier to find orgies, and … [Link]
WIRED » Game|Life Podcast: The Games We’re Psyched To Play at E3
Zelda, Dishonored, The Last Guardian, Gears of War… Can we play everything E3 has to offer? The post Game|Life Podcast: The Games We're Psyched To Play at E3 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Watch The Columbus Zoo's Adorable New Tiger Cubs Romp Around
Animals R-awww-r A kitten is cute. A tiger cub is cuter. Three tiger cubs playing together is basically an explosion of cuteness. [Link]
WIRED » Time to Lock Up Your Twitter Account With Two-Factor
Tens of millions of Twitter accounts may have been compromised. Get on the two-factor authentication train. The post Time to Lock Up Your Twitter Account With Two-Factor appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Backyard Detectives Out-Spy the Spies Orbiting Above
Today the government is launching a new clandestine satellite. The post Backyard Detectives Out-Spy the Spies Orbiting Above appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Windows App Studio Now Includes REST API Data Source
Microsoft just released the June update to its app maker, Windows App Studio. The announcement was the first update since February (a lengthy time for a Microsoft update) and the cornerstone of the update is the REST API Data Source. The feature allows users to integrate apps with third party APIs.
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Mashable » Facebook just became a much better place to share 360 photos
Facebook wants you to take a look around. As it announced in May, Facebook is now rolling out support for 360 photos in the News Feed, allowing users to view as well as upload pictures taken with 360-degree cameras on both desktop and mobile. SEE ALSO: Woman experiences IRL terror as she's overrun by virtual reality zombies Just like with … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Uber Accused of Anti-Competitive Behavior Over API Restrictions
Last week, UrbanHail, a Boston startup which developed an app to provide real-time price comparisons for Uber, Lyft and taxi services, found its access to the Uber API revoked for violating Uber's terms of service.
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Mashable » Boy wearing pool floatie as a hat is hero the Internet needed
Pool accessories can also function as fashion accessories, as long as you work it like this kid. This rambunctious and confused little fella opted out of floating on a pool toy to instead wear it on his headR/photoshopbattles got just as creative and edited him into all sorts of whimsical situations. SEE ALSO: Guy brings cat to prom and gets the … [Link]
Slashdot » Maru OS Exits Private Beta, Lets You Use an Android Phone As a Linux Desktop
Maru OS has exited beta, and is now available to anyone who wants to give it a try. For those unaware, Maru OS offers a platform that runs Android as well as Debian Linux on a smartphone. When you connect a Maru OS-powered smartphone to an external display, you get "full-fledged Linux desktop environment." Maru OS was unveiled in February, … [Link]
WIRED » Uber Is Now Letting Passengers Schedule Rides in Advance
In Silicon Valley-speak, "on demand" means requesting a service—laundry, a ride, a massage—right now. Now it could mean "whenever you want." The post Uber Is Now Letting Passengers Schedule Rides in Advance appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Usher is back with 'No Limit' featuring Young Thug. Yeah!
How many smooth jams perfect for hot summer days can Usher create? The limit does not exist. Today, Usher released "No Limit" —a single from his forthcoming album, Flawed, featuring Young Thug. He plans to put another new song called "Crash" tomorrow. SEE ALSO: Usher is using dick pics to tell you how much he loves Samsung phones The single … [Link]
Mashable » Experience in VR the sensory overload a boy with autism feels every day
LONDON — The clicking of heeled shoes on the floor. The flickering of lights above. The sounds of everyday life which many people simply don't notice can be overwhelming for someone who is on the autism spectrum. SEE ALSO: Video brings you the sensory overload a boy with autism feels Now everyone can feel what this is like with the … [Link]
Mashable » Billy Ray Cyrus just can't let go of his mullet
Billy Ray Cyrus makes a plea to the American public to bring back his legendary hairstyle: The mullet. When life gives you scissors and superstardom, get your mullet on.More details: http://on.mash.to/1tkm9wg Read more…More about Video, Videos, Humor, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Music [Link]
Mashable » Global warming made Paris floods far more likely, rapid analysis shows
The water is still receding along the Seine and Loire Rivers in France, with cleanup beginning in parts of Bavaria, but scientists are already out with a study showing that global warming made the floods at the end of May and early June far more likely compared to a climate that had not warmed due to greenhouse gas emissions. The … [Link]
Mashable » Woman's first bikini photo becomes emblem of body positivity
Lesley Miller was tired of feeling ashamed of her body. So when the 21-year-old shared a photo of herself in her first bikini with the popular Facebook page Love What Matters, the image — and the story she submitted alongside it — resonated with thousands of people. SEE ALSO: 9 hashtags that champion body positivity for all Miller's submission details her past … [Link]
Mashable » Student creates minimalist wash bags for refugees
A student has conceived a product that helps refugees solve hygiene problems while they are in transit, and he plans to sell it at summer music festivals in the UK. Following an eye-opening experience as a volunteer at the ill-famed Calais tent city, John Godfrey of the National College of Art and Design (NCAD) in Dublin decided to try and … [Link]
Mashable » Heroic birthday boy defends his Batman cake from hungry dad
Apparently this little die-hard Batman fan is unaware that he can have his cake and eat it, too. As the birthday boy carefully examined his beautiful Batman cake, his dad stirred up some trouble by attempting to tarnish the frosting with his finger. In his deep superhero voice, the birthday boy laid down the law, held his dad back with one … [Link]
Popular Science » Finland Tries Out New App To Protect Reindeer From Cars
Animals It’s not a reindeer game In the northern arctic lands of Finland, around 300,000 reindeer wander freely, as part of the region’s husbandry business. But, as the Finns have found, many, many… [Link]
Slashdot » BlackBerry Hands Over User Data To Help Police 'Kick Ass,' Insider Says
Reader Dr Caleb writes: A specialized unit inside mobile firm BlackBerry has for years enthusiastically helped intercept user data — including BBM messages — to help in hundreds of police investigations in dozens of countries, a CBC News investigation reveals. For instance, citing a number of sources, CBC says that BlackBerry intercepted messages to aid investigators probing the political scandals … [Link]
Mashable » Teenage Chris Evans sent some very polite cover letters to casting agencies
Captain America and Chris Evans both began their journeys as earnest students of the arts hoping to find their way, but their origin stories went in different directions from there. Teenage Evans composed a very earnest cover letter to send to casting agencies hoping to secure an internship, as you probably assumed all future action stars do when they are … [Link]
Mashable » Fall crazy in love with a mom whose kids surprised her with Beyoncé tickets
Beyoncé tickets are valued roughly the same as a bar of gold, right? Right. So on June 5, when Lowkeyshia Cole and her brother, Shannon gifted their mother surprise tickets to a Beyoncé concert for her birthday, you can imagine how excited she was. Actually, you don't have to imagine it, because her kids recorded her genuine excitement/disbelief/thankfulness for us … [Link]
Mashable » Bill Murray declares his love for 'Ghostbusters' reboot
Dare ye speak against Bill Murray's seal of approval? The cast of the original Ghostbusters movie — Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Annie Potts and Ernie Hudson — hung out with the new film's all-woman squad on Wednesday's Jimmy Kimmel Live. This momentous meeting was in honor of "Ghostbusters Day," the date the original film was released in 1984. SEE ALSO: Action-packed … [Link]
Mashable » Valedictorian discloses undocumented status in graduation speech
"Undocumented immigrants are people too." McKinney Boyd High School's 2016 valedictorian, Larissa Martinez, stayed away from clichés in her graduation speech. Instead, she shared with the crowd that she is an undocumented immigrant. SEE ALSO: 6 initial ways you can be a better ally to undocumented immigrants "Let me be frank. I am not going to stand up here and give … [Link]
Mashable » Man bashing his shins on the bench press might have all the answers
Just because you feel sore the next day doesn't necessarily mean you had a good workout. YouTube user Colby captured this gym rat reinventing the bench press by swinging around and whipping his shins at the bar over and over again. We don't know what he's training for or if this is the next workout fad we will all be doing in … [Link]
Mashable » #TBT: This pocket cam was actually high tech back in the day
Even though it feels like we've always been able to shoot video on our phones, that wasn't always the case. Back in 2009, the Kodak Zi8 was the best option for handheld video. This device had both an SD card and a USB drive for transferring video. Though it looks outdated now, at the time it was actually super cool, and … [Link]
New Scientist – News » If antidepressants don’t work well, why are they so popular?
Mounting evidence suggests they may sometimes be no better than a placebo, so why is antidepressant use still booming in the UK? [Link]
Slashdot » Larry Page Is Secretly Working On a Flying Car
Google co-founder Larry Page is personally investing in flying cars. Page has been secretly bankrolling Zee.Aero and Kitty Hawk, two California-based startups working on developing a flying car, reports Bloomberg, citing 10 people familiar with the matter. From the report: Better materials, autonomous navigation systems, and other technical advances have convinced a growing body of smart, wealthy, and apparently serious … [Link]
Mashable » Billy Ray Cyrus wants you to help him bring back the mullet
Storied country music singer and legendary mullet pioneer Billy Ray Cyrus wants to bring back the mullet. In this very serious PSA, Cyrus calls on America to go to their barber and demand "just a little off the top and nothing else." It makes sense, of course. Cyrus' early '90s mullet was truly one of the most inspiring Kentucky waterfalls … [Link]
Mashable » Uber vs. Europe continues: Two executives convicted in France
A French court has convicted and fined Uber and two of its executives for deceptive commercial practices and illegal business activity over its lowest-cost ride service. It's the latest legal tangle for the app-based business, which has faced protests from taxi unions and regulators around the world, reflecting larger tensions between long-regulated industries and the borderless, online economy. The court … [Link]
Popular Science » Meet The Bronx Zoo's New Porcupette
Animals He does not yet have a name, and his quills are soft and fluffy A month and a half old North American porcupine baby is now on exhibit with its family at the Bronx Zoo Children’s Zoo. [Link]
Mashable » Family turns their silo into a 25-foot-tall Minion
What could have been a simple paint job turned into a roadside attraction for neighbors and onlookers alike when the Stark family from Ossian, Indiana, decided to turn their 25-foot-tall silo into a Minion. The most terrifying part of this story is that no one forced the family to paint the silo bright yellow with blue overalls, the family did … [Link]
Mashable » Seagull falls into curry container, turns orange
It was curry night and this seagull seemed to enjoy its chicken tikka masala a bit too much. While gorging itself on some curry, the bird fell into a waste container full of it and turned a greasy orange. Workers at the site, in Wales, rescued the seagull and carried it to volunteers at the Vale wildlife hospital, near Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. SEE … [Link]
Popular Science » Elon Musk Teases Iron Man Suit On Twitter
Entertainment SpaceX founder meets with the Pentagon, but probably not about exoskeletons Elon Musk visited the Pentagon recently to, according to Musk, discuss a flying metal suit. [Link]
WIRED » Tesla’s Cheaper Model S Is a Taste of the Model 3
Tesla will introduce a Model S with a less powerful 60 kilowatt-hour battery pack, at a base price of $66,000. The post Tesla's Cheaper Model S Is a Taste of the Model 3 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Minecraft Education Edition Is Now Available
Technology Early access for a teacher and student-friendly version of the game is here Minecraft Education Edition is now available for early access. The platform, which was mentioned earlier this year, is a re-engineered version of the [extremely popular… [Link]
Mashable » Big-brother pizza: Domino’s to track customers on way to stores
Checking the progress online of your home-delivery pizza is so 2006. Now you’re being tracked, too. Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd., Australia’s largest pizza company, will on Monday start using satellites to follow customers as they approach stores to pick up orders. By tracking pizza-lovers on the street, Domino’s can wait until the last moment to start cooking and ensure orders … [Link]
Slashdot » Ubuntu 16.10 To Be Powered By Linux Kernel 4.8
Reader prisoninmate shares a Softpedia report: We've been monitoring the Ubuntu 16.10 development cycle for quite some time now to see what Linux kernel version the upcoming GNU/Linux operating system will be based on, and for now, it remains powered by the same kernel packages as Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus). Also, it looks like Ubuntu 16.10 has been switched … [Link]
Mashable » Plus-size blogger has a powerful message after Instagram removes her bikini photos
Last month, Singaporean-Indian blogger Aarti Olivia Dubey was invited to a photo shoot for the June issue of the fashion magazine Cleo. However, when she posted her behind-the-scenes photograph from the shoot on Instagram, it was taken down. SEE ALSO: 8 times Instagram policed women's bodies Dubey has over 16,000 Instagram followers and runs the blog Curves Become Her, which … [Link]
Mashable » This harrowing challenge to hold your breath shows the dangers of cold water
How long can you hold your breath in cold water? A charity has launched a campaign (#respectthewater)~ raise awareness of the dangers of water after it was revealed that the number of people killed off the UK coastline reached a record number last year. The RNLI said some 168 people died in 2015, the highest number in five years, while 385 … [Link]
Mashable » Siri will get a big makeover at Apple’s WWDC show
We’re just a few days away from Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference, better known as WWDC. Each year, Apple packs developers (and the press) into a crowded theater to show off its vision of how its ecosystem will evolve over the next 12 months. Last year we saw the introduction of iOS 9, watchOS 2 (and native Apple Watch apps), … [Link]
Popular Science » Valve Releases A Tool to Create Your Own VR Worlds
Technology VR Destinations on Steam lets users make scannable environments, from real or imagined places. Valve is releasing a basic app today that will allow users to generate VR worlds from either photos of real places, or from creative constructs. The tool will work with… [Link]
WIRED » Cape Watch: Jeff Goldblum Wants to Be a Hedonistic Marvel Villain
This week's superhero movie news is an odd combo of cooky villains and crazier casting. Catch up on all of it here. The post Cape Watch: Jeff Goldblum Wants to Be a Hedonistic Marvel Villain appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Kid leaves hilariously heated note for dad on bar of soap
Parenting has its ups and downs. Dad and Redditor Be_mused posted a photo Wednesday of a sweet, sweet note his loving child left for him on a bar of soap — because when one is moved to write, any surface is a canvas. SEE ALSO: Dad cheers up his teen son with a pun-derful and inspiring card "It's the small … [Link]
Slashdot » Disadvantaged Students Stay In College If They're Told Everyone Struggles
An anonymous reader shares an Ars Technica report: Lower-income and minority college students often have trouble sticking with higher education. But past studies have indicated they would be less likely to drop out of school if they receive appropriate counseling once they start experiencing academic problems. A new study published in PNAS demonstrates that if students receive this kind of … [Link]
Popular Science » China Is Now The Third Largest Arms Exporter
Blog: Eastern Arsenal [Link]
Popular Science » A New System Lets Blind Kids Build Lego Sets
DIY High school student helps design accessible notation A blind high school senior and his friend create a notation system allowing blind children to follow LEGO instructions. [Link]
Mashable » Larry Page is secretly building flying cars, report says
An omnipresent science-fiction trope of the 20th century, the flying car has never really taken off, and if you ask a nerd these days, she or he is more likely to tell you that self-driving cars, not flying ones, are the future. But according to a Bloomberg report, published Thursday, the dream of a personal flying car has never died … [Link]
WIRED » It’s Tougher to Be Bored Than Ever Before. And That’s No Good
Boredom isn't such a bad thing. Put down your phone and let yourself be bored. Here are some things your kids can do this summer. The post It’s Tougher to Be Bored Than Ever Before. And That’s No Good appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » LeBron James: The power and the majesty
LeBron James had a typically righteous statistical performance Wednesday night as the Cleveland Cavaliers made the NBA Finals interesting with a blowout Game 3 win over the Golden State Warriors. He put up 32 points on 14-26 shooting, snatched 11 rebounds and dished out six assists as the Cavs narrowed their series deficit to two games to one. But we … [Link]
Mashable » Ad fraud could become the second biggest organized crime enterprise behind the drug trade
It may make for a great Martin Scorsese film, but online ad fraud is growing into one of the biggest organized crime businesses in the world. That's according to a new report from the World Federation of Advertisers, which estimates that within the next decade, fake Internet traffic schemes will become the second-largest market for criminal organizations behind cocaine and … [Link]
Mashable » 'Lego Dimensions' visits 'Harry Potter,' 'Adventure Time' and more
There's no new Lego Dimensions Starter Pack in the game's second year of life. Instead, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment is delivering a massive pile of add-on stories, levels, characters and features, all based on 16 different popular franchises. It all starts on Sept. 27 with a story pack for the new Ghostbusters, level packs based on Mission: Impossible and Adventure Time, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Destiny' revives its most coveted weapon in 'Rise of Iron' this fall
UPDATED June 9 at 10:59 a.m. ET: Activision had the leaked trailer pulled off of YouTube, to no one's great surprise. You'll have to wait until 1 p.m. ET on Thursday to see it again. Bungie just played its ace card for Destiny — the Gjallarhorn rocket launcher is coming back. This coveted, ridiculously overpowered heavy weapon was a favorite among "Year … [Link]
Mashable » Uber wants to be the Uber for 'Uber for x' startups
We may be nearing peak Uber. Uber, the ride hailing company, will now be able to help prop up all of those on-demand "Uber for x" startups. SEE ALSO: Uber for failure: How on-demand startups crash and burn UberRush, which first debuted last fall, is now available to any developer who wants to build on-demand delivery into their business (though … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Matches Apple's Plan To Give Developers A Bigger Cut of The Revenue
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Recode: Apple announced a new revenue sharing model on Wednesday that would give developers more money when users subscribe to a service via their apps. Instead of keeping 70 percent of all revenue generated from subscriptions, publishers will be able to keep 85 percent of revenue, once a subscriber has been paying … [Link]
Popular Science » Blood Delivery Drones Will Be Tested At Sea
Aviation From ship to shore and back to ship Drone will fly from ship to shore. [Link]
Mashable » Mark Ruffalo seems a little torn about Jimmy Fallon's best physical attribute
Best friends are supposed to be the people we know the best — unless we're being quizzed about them on national television. Mark Ruffalo and Jimmy Fallon played the "Best Friends Challenge" on Wednesday's episode of The Tonight Show, and, aside from Fallon's favorite superhero (The Hulk), the two didn't exactly nail each other's personal trivia. The most fascinating moment, … [Link]
Mashable » Kid denies playing with yellow paint despite overwhelming evidence
This kid is really sticking to his story. Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, he insists that he has not been playing with paint — much less with bright yellow paint, Mom, which is a ridiculous accusation. SEE ALSO: Kid writes own wise proverbs for homework assignment He'd like to see your proof, please. His sister, on the other hand, quickly … [Link]
Mashable » These women are calling on Ireland's new government to repeal its abortion ban
LONDON — In the Republic of Ireland, a constitutional ban on abortion means that only women whose pregnancies put their lives at risk can have access to safe, legal abortion services. SEE ALSO: Irish women defy abortion stigma with their portraits — and refuse to be ashamed For other women in Ireland seeking to terminate a pregnancy, the outlook is markedly … [Link]
Mashable » Kenya's first ice hockey team has Olympic dreams
For a hockey player who’s used to playing on wheels on the balmy streets of downtown Nairobi, Kenya, switching to the ice isn’t that hard—except for one thing. “Stopping,” Javis Munori says. “Stopping is different.”A hockey game takes place every Wednesday at 9pm as long as more than eight people confirm they're coming on the league's Facebook group.Munori, a passionate in-line skater who … [Link]
Mashable » One Shiba Inu wore a safety helmet to prepare for its Photoshop Battle
There is nothing more perfect on this fair earth than a Shiba Inu in a helmet — until today. On one of the the most beloved corners of Reddit, r/photoshopbattles, a photoshop battle quickly brewed after this image of a Shiba Inu emerged. SEE ALSO: Cat lover photoshops his beloved feline as ornamental shrubs What is this pup doing wearing … [Link]
Mashable » Kayaker sends dolphin back to its watery home under the waves
A young dolphin that found itself stranded on the beach was carried back to the ocean by a kayaker in Namibia this week. The juvenile Benguela dolphin, also known as a Heaviside's dolphin, was scooped up by Naude Dreyer of Pelican Point Kayaking from Paaltjies Beach near Walvis Bay and deposited back in its natural home. SEE ALSO: Video of … [Link]
WIRED » Self-Driving Cars Will Teach Themselves to Save Lives—But Also Take Them
Some day, a self-driving car will face a dilemma: avoid hitting one person, hit someone else. And its only ethical guide will be its own AI. The post Self-Driving Cars Will Teach Themselves to Save Lives—But Also Take Them appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » (Almost) All the Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Characters, Ranked by Coolness
As the comedy classic turns 30, we roll back the odometer and determine which characters deserve an "Oh, yeaaah", and which deserve to be danke-shamed. The post (Almost) All the Ferris Bueller's Day Off Characters, Ranked by Coolness appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The World’s Biggest Architecture Exhibit is Decorated with 100 Tons of Trash
“Value is not based on the quality of material, but on creative and distinctive use instead,” says Alejandro Aravena, director of the 2016 Venice Biennale The post The World's Biggest Architecture Exhibit is Decorated with 100 Tons of Trash appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Epic Photos of the New Panama Canal Will Make You Feel Teeny
Photographer Tom Fowlks spent four years documenting the Panama Canal expansion that wraps up this month. The post Epic Photos of the New Panama Canal Will Make You Feel Teeny appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Bet You Didn’t Hear Shell Spilled a Bunch of Oil in the Gulf
Shell spilled nearly 90,000 gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico last month, and you probably didn't even hear about it. The post Bet You Didn't Hear Shell Spilled a Bunch of Oil in the Gulf appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Finally, Slack Is Living Up to Its Name
The team-communication software has become a boss-sanctioned way to be social at the office—and beyond. The post Finally, Slack Is Living Up to Its Name appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » How Even the FTC’s Lead Technologist Can Get Hacked
Lorrie Cranor thought she dropped a call. The reality was much worse. The post How Even the FTC's Lead Technologist Can Get Hacked appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 1,300 sheep take over a Spanish city after shepherd falls asleep
If you suffer from a fear of sheep you might want to skip this video showing 1,300 sheep running on the loose and basically taking over a town as if they were in New Zealand horror movie Black Sheep. The freakish incident occurred just after 4 a.m. in the northeastern Spanish city of Huesca, south of the Pyrenees mountains, on the French … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Bully particle beats up atoms to fix cosmic accounting glitch
A proposed particle could explain why there was less lithium than we thought at the big bang – and maybe dark matter too [Link]
Mashable » Finding your queer family — when you're 65 years old
When a new member walks into the GRIOT Circle community center in Downtown Brooklyn, a number of seniors come up to him and strongly suggest that he try a garlic knot."Everyone's eating them," one member says while passing him a plate, the knots bulging with joy and carbs. "Why aren't you?"Located on one of Brooklyn's busiest streets, GRIOT functions primarily as a community … [Link]
Popular Science » The Dragon Muscles In: Growing Number Of Victories In Chinese Arms Exports
From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal Chinese missiles, tanks and drones find foreign buyers China racks up big wins by selling missiles to Turkmenistan, tanks to Thailand, and drones to Kazakhstan, beating Russia and the West. [Link]
Mashable » Who will win the VR console war?
Virtual Reality gaming is set to lay the groundwork for a next-generation console war. So who has the best shot at winning? Check out the video above to find out. Son fires Nerf Gun at dad every day, creates hilarious reaction montage This wacky German advert features cats pushing trolleys around a supermarket Jeremy Clarkson struggling to … [Link]
Mashable » Londoners can now get travel alerts sent straight to their Twitter DMs
LONDON — Londoners can now receive Twitter alerts about delays on the underground and railway networks in their Direct Message inbox. Until now, commuters who wanted updates on the service status had to go Transport for London's (TfL's) website. A beta project launched by TfL and Twitter and described as a "world first" allows passengers to opt-in for automatic alerts … [Link]
Mashable » This ingenious no-electricity cooler made with plastic bottles is helping Bangladesh cope with summer
A Bangladeshi inventor has made a simple yet effective cooler to help poor residents of his country cope with skyrocketing temperatures during summer without any electricity. His tools? Used plastic bottles. SEE ALSO: The 11 most impressive social good innovations from May Ashis Paul's eco-cooler is a zero-electricity air conditioner that uses repurposed plastic bottles to draw cool air into … [Link]
Mashable » Jeremy Clarkson struggling to assemble a cardboard box is funnier than you'd think
Jeremy Clarkson may be good at cars and stuff, but when it comes to assembling cardboard boxes his skills leave a little to be desired. In the clip above, Clarkson is presented with the "DHL box challenge" — basically an attempt to assemble a DHL box in the quickest time possible, while James May and Richard Hammond sit on the … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Mastering Azure Analytics – $14.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Mastering Azure Analytics" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-06-10 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
WIRED » Come on, Let’s Give the Robots Hands Already
The physical world defeats our bots because it's been designed by and for humans The post Come on, Let's Give the Robots Hands Already appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Go Inside the Workshop of the Custom Sneaker King
Where the kicks are custom and the python rules the jungle. The post Go Inside the Workshop of the Custom Sneaker King appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » This wacky German advert features cats pushing trolleys around a supermarket
If ever advertisers are struggling to think of a concept that sells their product, there is always a brilliant fallback option — just bung a load of cats together, throw in some internet references and hope for the best. That's what German supermarket chain Netto Marken-Discount have done with their recent advert "Netto-Katzen" — which features cats pushing trolleys, cats … [Link]
Slashdot » Four Newly Discovered Elements Receive Names
Press2ToContinue quotes a report from The Verge: The proposed names for recently discovered superheavy elements are: Nihonium and symbol Nh, for the element 113; Moscovium and symbol Mc, for the element 115; Tennessine and symbol Ts, for the element 117; Oganesson and symbol Og, for the element 118. This isn't finalized. Not sure I even like some of these, and … [Link]
Mashable » Captain America rice dumplings are here to save the Dragon Boat Festival
Marvel's marketing wheels were turning in time for Thursday's start of the Dragon Boat festival. Thanks to the American firm's tie up with Chinese dumpling maker Wu Fang Zhai, you can now buy Captain America, Ironman, Thor and Black Widow-themed rice dumplings for the festival, where the stodgy treats are an integral part of the celebrations. SEE ALSO: Why 'Iron … [Link]
Mashable » Daredevil skateboarder takes on Edinburgh Castle's sky high walls
Skateboarders are always looking for the next thrill, and few places offer a challenge quite like Edinburgh Castle. One daredevil maniac, known as Pieute, used the castle's walls, which stretch high into the sky from the historic city, for his latest stunt. The clip of the stunt, which one commenter called "stupidity at its finest," will give you vertigo from … [Link]
Mashable » Son fires Nerf Gun at dad every day, creates hilarious reaction montage
"OW! You little bastard!"; "NO!"; "Oh! You toe rag"; "Oh, you… Tom, stop it; "You prick"; "Bog off"; "You git"; "You silly sod, Tom"; "Oh, you bugger"… these are just some of the brilliant things uttered by the unnamed dad in the video above every time his son shoots him with a Nerf Gun. SEE ALSO: Kids use massive fish … [Link]
Mashable » Elon Musk drops more hints that he is, in fact, Iron Man
Elon Musk is Iron Man. OK, we don't really know that, but among all the multi-billionaires young enough to fly around in a high-tech metal suit, he's the most likely candidate. And now he's dropped yet another hint in favor of the Elon Iron Musk Man theory. Commenting on a CNN report that Musk has privately met with top Pentagon … [Link]
Mashable » Why you shouldn’t stop traveling just because you have a baby
So you’ve had your first child. Congratulations. Enjoy the ride and tear up that passport because you won’t be needing it for some time. Or so goes the received wisdom. But there’s no reason why becoming a parent should preclude you from seeing the world. SEE ALSO: How to make that first flight with your baby as easy as possible … [Link]
Mashable » Ellen DeGeneres wants you to help save Dory's natural habitat
The voice of Dory herself, Ellen DeGeneres, is asking Australians to help save one of the world's greatest treasures. The Great Barrier Reef is in trouble due to climate change, and the star of the upcoming film Finding Dory wants people to help save it with a campaign called "Remember the Reef."Full story: http://on.mash.to/1tireoZ Read more…More about Entertainment, Disney, Film, Climate … [Link]
Mashable » Thailand celebrates its monarch's 70 years on the throne
Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej marked 70 years on the throne as the world's longest reigning monarch. On Thursday, celebrations in the capital of Bangkok were underway, with a grand ceremony involving 770 men being ordained as Buddhist monks outside the Grand Palace. 
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770 men were ordained as Buddhist monks.Image: SAKCHAI LALIT/APSEE ALSO: Thai man arrested for 'liking' … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Let’s revisit the consensus on fat, carbs and health
The row over dietary fat exposes deeper problems. If science doesn't come clean when the facts aren't clear, we may give up trying to lead a healthy life [Link]
Mashable » Someone is selling 33 million Twitter passwords on the dark web
Twitter's account hacking woes aren't about to end any time soon. Days after a number of prominent Twitter accounts got hacked — including those belonging to musicians Katy Perry and Drake as well as Twitter co-founder Evan Williams — nearly 33 million Twitter usernames and passwords are being sold online. SEE ALSO: The easy fix that could end Twitter's celebrity account-hacking problem According … [Link]
Mashable » Incredibly detailed miniatures will make you nostalgic for old timey Asian snacks
Miniature clay art has been known to get pretty realistic, but a Malaysian hobbyist has absolutely slayed it with a realistic doll-sized provision shop stocked with various miniatures she's made. The retro-looking store is reminiscent of the mom-and-pop outlets you'd find across Singapore and Malaysia, and includes details like the iconic Chinese lunar calendar hanging on the back wall along … [Link]
Slashdot » Russian Hacker Selling Information of 32 Million Twitter Accounts, Report Says
An anonymous reader writes: The hacker who has links to the recent Myspace, LinkedIn, and Tumblr data breaches, is claiming to have obtained a database of millions of Twitter accounts. The data reportedly includes addresses, usernames, and plain-text passwords of 379 million Twitter accounts. The hacker, Tessa88, wants 10 bitcoins, or about $5,820 for the cache. On Wednesday, LeakedSource claimed … [Link]
Mashable » Thousands of spiders wove this giant web because life is terrifying
Arachnophobes, you won't love this. Thousands of spiders have created a giant web in the trees near Launceston in Tasmania, Australia, as seen in photos shot by local Ken Puccetti. SEE ALSO: This blueberry filled with a spider's nest would ruin anyone's breakfast It's due to recent heavy flooding in the Launceston area, with spiders taking refuge high up from the waters, … [Link]
Mashable » Robots and self-driving trucks could be the future of mail
Despite the hype, drones may be only one small part of the future of post. Speaking Wednesday at the Drones For Good panel held during Sydney's Vivid festival, Dirk van Lammeren, general manager of small business at Australia Post, told Mashable Australia the company is considering all of its options. SEE ALSO: This high-tech office will give everyone their own … [Link]
Mashable » France releases terror alert app that instructs hostages how to react
France’s interior ministry released an app that will alert people in the event of a suspected terrorist attack. It's called SAIP (an acronym that translates roughly to "system to alert and inform population") and it was released ahead of the 2016 Euro football tournament, which starts on June 10. The app, developed after last year's tragic attacks on Paris, sends users a description of the attack … [Link]
Slashdot » Qualcomm's Connected Car Reference Platform To Connect Smart Cars To Everything
An anonymous reader writes: Qualcomm wants to supply the next generation of autonomous and connected cars with networking to connect everything inside and outside of the cars. That means 5G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GNSS, DSRC, V2X, OABR, CAN, etc. … [Networkworld reports: "Qualcomm today announced its Connected Car Reference Platform intended for the car industry to use to build prototypes of … [Link]
Mashable » 9 of the worst Australian accents you'll ever have the displeasure of hearing
Yes, we know. The Australian accent is really difficult to master. It's the reason why so many actors and voiceover artists mess it up, either sounding like a New Zealander fresh from Dunedin or an odd cockney when it's done all wrong. SEE ALSO: Ellen DeGeneres pleads with Australians to help save the Great Barrier Reef These are some of … [Link]
Mashable » Math question meant for 10-year-olds stumps parents
Yet another homework assignment intended for elementary school students has been stumping parents across the U.K. The seemingly innocent question was on a homework assignment given to Year Five students at a primary school in Glossop, England, located near Manchester. A 10-year-old boy's father was stumped by the question, and submitted a photo of the assignment to Facebook for help. … [Link]
Mashable » That horrible moment when Richard Branson catches you sleeping at work
If you thought you were having a bad day, let's put things in perspective. One poor guy is currently freaking out because his boss caught him sleeping on the job. That boss? None other than Virgin founder Richard Branson, who found him taking a nap on the couch at exactly the wrong moment in time. SEE ALSO: 19 ridiculous things employees do … [Link]
Mashable » Australian retailer Kogan seeks to raise $50 million with IPO
Almost 10 years after it was founded, Australian online retailer Kogan formally announced its intention to go public Thursday. The initial public offering (IPO) aims to raise at least A$50 million, with a market capitalisation value of A$168 million (US$126 million). According to a letter to investors from founder and CEO Ruslan Kogan, who created the company when he was only … [Link]
Mashable » Fiat Chrysler in talks with Uber over driverless car partnership, report says
After penning a deal with Google, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is reportedly in talks with Uber, too. SEE ALSO: 21 million driverless cars could be on the road by 2035, report says FCA is exploring a driverless car partnership with Uber, anonymous sources close to the matter told Bloomberg. Since no agreements have been reached, and Uber is reportedly discussing … [Link]
Slashdot » EU Exploring Idea of Using Government ID Cards As Mandatory Online Logins
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Softpedia: Fears that fake online reviews might ruin the consumer market and damage legitimate businesses are making the European Commission consider the idea of forcing all EU citizens to log into online accounts using their government-issued ID cards. Details about these plans can be found in a proposal named "Online Platforms and … [Link]
Slashdot » Yahoo Preps Auction For 3,000 Patents Worth $1 Billion
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The Wall Street Journal reports that bids are being accepted for nearly 3,000 Yahoo patents and pending applications. In April, Yahoo moved 2,659 patents into a patent-holding company called Excalibur IP LLC, which was seen as a first step toward a patent sale. "This represents a unique opportunity for companies operating … [Link]
Mashable » Convicted Stanford rapist defends himself with letter full of excuses
It was the peer pressure. It was the alcohol. His team captain told him to have fun. She said she wanted it. She gave a 'positive response' when he asked her if she was enjoying it. Those are just a few of the excuses a former Stanford athlete lays out in an 11-page letter he submitted to the court that … [Link]
Mashable » MatPat brings video games to life with new YouTube Red series 'Game Lab'
Reporter's note: This is part of an ongoing series featuring each new original show or movie debuting on YouTube Red. The subscription streaming service's first slate of originals launched in February. LOS ANGELES — Matthew Patrick knows a thing or two about patience. When he first started his YouTube channel in 2010, the 29-year-old — known to fans as MatPat — … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Gupshup, Stitch Labs, OCBC Bank, Mac Vendors, OpenSubtitles, Greenhouse
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Mashable » Here's everything we know about 'Watch Dogs 2' heading into E3
Ubisoft unveiled Watch Dogs 2 on Wednesday, finally addressing months of rumors and speculation with the reality of cold, hard facts. The game moves from its predecessor's Chicago setting to a freely explorable near-future vision of San Francisco. That's the home of Silicon Valley, where "the attitude of the hacker" was born (as Ubisoft puts it). Watch Dogs is all about hacking … [Link]
Slashdot » Google's AI 'TensorFlow' Software Is Coming To iOS
An anonymous reader writes: Google published an early version of TensorFlow that adds support for iOS. TensorFlow is "neural network" software that lets computers process data in a way similar to our own brain cells. Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently said it advances machine learning capability by a factor of three generations. With the software running on your iPhone, its … [Link]
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