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.
Slashdot » Apple's Stock iOS Apps Land On App Store, Hints That It Could Allow People To Get Rid Of Them
For years, people have expressed their desire to be able to remove apps such as Mail, Stocks, Compass, Calculator, Watch, and Weather among others that come preinstalled on their iPhone and iPad. Apple is finally making it possible, it appears. TechCrunch reports: Apple quietly published these apps to its iTunes website today (some are live now), but has not yet … [Link]
WIRED » You Can Finally Hide the Junk Apple Apps on Your Phone
So long, Tips! The post You Can Finally Hide the Junk Apple Apps on Your Phone appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Nikola Motor Receives Over 7,000 Preorders Worth Over $2.3 Billion For Its Electric Truck
An anonymous reader writes: Last month, Nikola Motor unveiled the design of its first product — an electric truck with a natural gas range extender called 'Nikola One.' The 'Nikola One' comes equipped with a massive 320 kWh battery pack that the company hopes can allow it to travel up to 1,200 miles with the natural gas range extender. Today, … [Link]
Mashable » It took hundreds of thousands of photos to make this timelapse
Prepare your eyeballs for a visual vacation. Videographer Paul Richardson has been shooting timelapse videos for more than two years. In this 4K clip, which he put on YouTube on Monday, he pulled together some of his best work shot in cities around the world. "This video showcases the results of many sleepless nights, hundreds of thousands of photos, and … [Link]
Mashable » Watch the best of Xbox's E3 press conference in 2 minutes
Xbox's E3 presentation was all about new technology and gameplay experiences, but also was just as much about the familiar, too. While we learned that Xbox was working on a brand new, 4K-ready Xbox — codenamed "Project Scorpio" — and a slimmer version of the Xbox One, the company was quick to stress that "nobody was being left behind." That … [Link]
Mashable » Xbox sees 'Minecraft' players connecting on all platforms in the future
Imagine a gaming landscape where you could invite your friends on iOS, Oculus Rift and, yes, PlayStation 4 to come see the Minecraft world you've built on Xbox One. Back in March, Microsoft took the first steps toward making that a reality by giving developers the freedom to program cross-network play into their games. While nothing that connects PlayStation and Xbox … [Link]
Mashable » Florida politicians praise police and community after Orlando shooting
Buddy Dyer, the mayor of Orlando, and Rick Scott, the governor of Florida, spoke about the strength of their community after the horrible shooting at Pulse, an Orlando LGBTQ nightclub. Dyer and Scott expressed gratitude and pride in both the support given by the people of Florida to the friends and family of the victims, as well as the heroic acts of … [Link]
WIRED » Apple’s ‘Differential Privacy’ Is About Collecting Your Data—But Not Your Data
At WWDC, Apple name-checked the statistical science of learning as much as possible about a group while learning as little as possible about any individual in it. The post Apple’s ‘Differential Privacy’ Is About Collecting Your Data—But Not Your Data appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Instagram Competitor Storehouse Is Shutting Down
Nate Swanner, reporting for The Next Web: Storehouse, which was always a stylistic amalgam of VSCO and Instagram, is shutting down. In an email to users, Storehouse notes it will officially shutdown July 15. CEO Mark Kawano said that while he is proud of what was created, it never quite found its place. Storehouse is giving everyone until July 14 … [Link]
Mashable » The Eiffel Tower is lit up like a rainbow in solidarity with Orlando
The Eiffel Tower is currently lit in rainbow colors in solidarity with the victims of the attack at Pulse nightclub in Orlando late Saturday night. The tribute in Paris is one of many vigils worldwide in honor of the LGBTQ community and those who lost their lives and sustained injuries at the gay nightclub, including tributes in the United Kingdom … [Link]
WIRED » HIPAA Privacy Regulations Didn’t Need to Be Waived After Orlando. Here’s Why They Were Anyway
Doctors worried the patient privacy law would prevent them from talking to families of victims. The post HIPAA Privacy Regulations Didn’t Need to Be Waived After Orlando. Here’s Why They Were Anyway appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » The Apple Watch's iconic app screen isn't dead, but it is getting demoted
You've all seen the Apple Watch's app screen before. Even though the device has only been out for a year, the Apple Watch's app cloud has become iconic — the face of the smartwatch — just as the iPhone's grid of apps has. At WWDC 2016, Apple walked us through all of the improvements in watchOS 3, including showing off speed … [Link]
Slashdot » FBI Director Comey: 'Highly Confident' Orlando Shooter Radicalized Through Internet
An anonymous reader writes from a report via CBS News: FBI Director James Comey echoed President Obama's statement that he does not think the Orlando shooting was a plot directed from outside of the U.S. "So far, we see no indication that this was a plot directed from outside the United States and we see no indication that he was … [Link]
Mashable » Lil Wayne 'in stable condition and good spirits' after seizure
UPDATE: June 13, 2016, 6:42 p.m. PDT A representative for Lil Wayne has confirmed to Mashable that the rapper is "in stable condition" after suffering a minor seizure. The rep did not confirm whether reports of multiple seizures were true. "As Wayne's reps, we can confirm that he did experience a minor seizure earlier this afternoon," his rep wrote. … [Link]
Mashable » 'Steep' lets you carve up the stunning Alps with action sports
Skiing, snowboarding, wingsuiting and paragliding. These are the four key components of Ubisoft's newly announced action sports game, Steep. You can switch between them at any time, and opt to take it all in from either a first-person or third-person perspective. SEE ALSO: Gorgeous skiing game 'Snow' adds two new features to terrorize skiers It all plays out against the … [Link]
Mashable » VidCon fans banned from approaching panelists in aftermath of Orlando
LOS ANGELES — VidCon has doubled down on security in response to the weekend shootings in Orlando, including a ban on fans approaching creators after panels — a practice that had become a major draw for the thousands of teens who flock to Anaheim to meet their favorite social-media stars. Each panel will have at least three security guards, and the … [Link]
Slashdot » Programmer Automates His Job For 6 Years, Gets Fired, Realizes He Has Forgotten How To Code
An anonymous reader writes: A user on Reddit forum who goes by the alias FiletOfFish1066 (referred to as Mr. Fish hereafter) has been let go by his company after it was discovered that Mr. Fish hadn't actually done anything for six years. Umm, well he did something, but nothing new and productive, his Bay Area-based firm says, which paid him … [Link]
WIRED » Trump Bans Washington Post in Latest Assault on the Press
It’s an assault on the First Amendment. It's also no surprise. The post Trump Bans Washington Post in Latest Assault on the Press appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Chance the Rapper and Death Cab for Cutie may have a collaboration coming
Chance the Rapper, the musician and scribbler behind the relentlessly jovial Coloring Book earlier this year, might have an upcoming collaboration with Death Cab for Cutie, the Washington band with decidedly less cheery songs like "I Will Follow You Into the Dark." Chance seemingly confirmed the unlikely pairing on Twitter on Monday. After a fan asked if a picture of … [Link]
Mashable » Better late than never? Microsoft missed a chance to buy LinkedIn for $1.5 billion
Microsoft's blockbuster $26 billion acquisition of LinkedIn on Monday may have come out of left field, but it was a courtship many years in the making. From LinkedIn's earliest days after launching 14 years ago, Microsoft was considered the only possible "logical buyer," according to one LinkedIn insider. The problem was Microsoft — like most of its peers — didn't … [Link]
Mashable » Woman casually gets her eyebrows tinted while awaiting her C-section
Everyone knows you can't give birth with bad brows. With that in mind, while awaiting her C-section, Mollie Harwood — mother, blogger and makeup artist — decided that rather than simply resting up in her hospital bed, she would tend to her eyebrows. Mollie Makeup posted several videos of herself in the hospital, eagerly anticipating the arrival of their baby — one of … [Link]
Popular Science » Here's What Apple Didn't Mention During Its WWDC Keynote
Gadgets iOS 10 will include an ‘Air Quality Index’ for China, and other lesser-known features Here's What Apple Didn't Mention During Its WWDC Keynote… [Link]
Mashable » Bye-bye Apple Maps and Mail: iOS 10 will let you delete (most) stock apps
Apple is finally fixing one of the most annoying features of iOS. The next version of iOS will allow you to delete the vast majority of pre-installed stock apps from your iPhone and iPad. SEE ALSO: Apple’s stock apps suck: Here’s what you should replace them with When iOS 10 rolls out later this year, Apple will no longer force … [Link]
Mashable » NBA Finals: We need to talk about the Warriors' heel turn
The Golden State Warriors have gone from doormat to dominant over the past five seasons and are one win away from clinching their second-straight NBA Finals championship. But over this last season, a more interesting transformation has taken place. We need to talk about the Warriors' heel turn. SEE ALSO: Respite for tortured fans: The Warriors' hellish road to that NBA … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Introduces Swift Playgrounds App To Teach Kids To Code
An anonymous reader writes: At their Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco today, Apple CEO Tim Cook said, "We believe coding should be a required language in all schools." To help achieve this goal, Apple introduced Swift Playgrounds, a new app that is meant to teach kids basic coding skills in Apple's chosen language. It teaches concepts like loops and … [Link]
Mashable » Ilana Glazer exposes guy who faked a job on Broad City to score chicks
Dating sucks. To make it worse, now your love for a TV show may be used as a tactic to lure you into a relationship—and if you love Broad City, watch out. As The Cut reported, Broad City writer and actress Ilana Glazer recently shared a story at a standup performance regarding a weird series of events: A friend of … [Link]
Mashable » Muslim American man shares both blood and patriotism in wake of Orlando attack
"Our community in central Florida is heartbroken but let's put our colors, religions, ethnicity, sexual orientation and political views all aside so we can UNITE against those who are trying to hurt us." Even though he was fasting while observing the month of Ramadan, Mahmoud ElAwadi still made his way to OneBlood Inc. in Orlando, Florida, to donate blood to survivors of … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump just revoked press credentials for the Washington Post
Donald Trump has just added the Washington Post to the list of media outlets that he's on a break from. Trump posted on his Facebook account that his campaign has revoked the press credentials of the Post due to "incredibly inaccurate coverage and reporting…" The Post is the most high-profile outlet yet to be banned by the Trump campaign. He has reportedly also … [Link]
Mashable » Apple unleashes Swift Playgrounds to help new developers learn to code
Apple ended the 2016 WWDC with an inspiring boost directed toward those looking to becoming coders by introducing Swift Playgrounds, a free tool designed to make it easier for people to learn code using Apple's Swift developer language. SEE ALSO: Live from Apple's WWDC 2016 keynote Demonstrated on stage by Jean MacDonald, the founder of App Camp for Girls, the app … [Link]
Slashdot » AMD Announces Radeon RX 470, RX 460 Graphics Cards
An anonymous reader writes from a report via GameSpot: At E3 2016, AMD has announced the Radeon RX 470 and RX 460. They will join the RX 480 in the company's Polaris family. Both GPUs will be VR-capable, whereas the RX 480 is made for 1440p gaming. AMD says the RX 470 will focus on delivering a "refined, power-efficient HD … [Link]
Mashable » Wattpad partners with Turner, M. Night Shyamalan for 'Tales from the Crypt'
LOS ANGELES — Wattpad, an online community of readers and writers, announced Monday that it is kicking off a development partnership with broadcast giant Turner. The first project, scheduled to debut next year, will be TNT's Tales from the Crypt horror block. The 1950s comic will be adapted into a "weekly dose of terror and suspense curated by M. Night Shyamalan," Wattpad and … [Link]
Mashable » 'We Happy Few' shows players a terrifying world in new E3 trailer
Compulsion studios revealed a new trailer for its second game, We Happy Few, during Microsoft's E3 press conference on Monday. It gives a peek into a horrific Bioshock-esque world, where everyone smiles a little to big with their painted faces and everything is probably not what it seems. It appears to be a world in which the main character decides … [Link]
Mashable » Igor Volsky shames politicians who send 'prayers' but take NRA money
Every time a massacre happens, politicians of every political stripe get on Twitter to express their grief or send their prayers. Igor Volksy, deputy director of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, isn't interested in hearing from politicians who've accepted money from the NRAIn December, Volsky started to tally the organization's donations after the San Bernardino mass shooting. Volsky … [Link]
Mashable » Adam Levine offers to pay for Christina Grimmie's funeral
Christina Grimmie’s tragic and unexpected death on June 10 has shaken family, friends, fans and vocal coaches on The Voice. Amongst an outpouring love and disbelief from celebrities — such as her friend Selena Gomez — Adam Levine, Grimmie's vocal coach from The Voice has also been extremely open in sharing his feelings about the unfortunate tragedy on social media, and according to Grimmie's … [Link]
Mashable » Thom Yorke is that guy who brings acoustic guitars to parties
You know that guy — the one that always shows up to a party with an acoustic guitar in hand and starts a sing along, whether anyone wants him to or not. Well, Thom Yorke is totally one of those dudes. SEE ALSO: A brief history of Radiohead's prickly relationship with the Internet The Radiohead singer was presumably backed up … [Link]
Popular Science » Apple Now Has A Neural Network API
Gadgets Unlock Apple's machine learning with a few lines of code Apple Now Has A Neural Network API… [Link]
Mashable » Xbox's 'Project Scorpio' promises 4K gaming and virtual reality play
Not one to be left out, Microsoft is keeping pace with Sony by preparing its own 4K-compatible console for release sometime next year, it confirmed Monday. Xbox's "Project Scorpio" (the subject of many previous rumors) will support 4K gaming with a six-teraflop graphics processor and an eight-core processor. It will also comfortably support gaming in virtual reality, Xbox head Phil Spencer said … [Link]
WIRED » All the New Features Coming to Your Mac Desktop This Fall
Apple reaches a new pinnacle of user experience in its latest mountain-named desktop operating system. The post All the New Features Coming to Your Mac Desktop This Fall appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » You'll Soon Be Able To Delete Apple's Default Apps
Gadgets In iOS 10 You'll Soon Be Able To Delete Stock Apple Apps… [Link]
Slashdot » Android Ransomware Hits Smart TVs
Reader Trailrunner7 writes: Security researchers have discovered a variant of the FLocker Android ransomware that not only infects mobile devices, but also can infect smart TVs running certain versions of the operating system. FLocker ransomware has been active for more than a year now, and it is many ways a typical piece of mobile ransomware. It is designed to scare … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Announces Xbox One S, Project Scorpio Gaming Consoles
Details of Microsoft's rumored new console have dropped ahead of the company's conference at E3 tradeshow Monday. It appears the long-anticipated smaller and more powerful variant of company's current console is real. According to a leaked press render, Microsoft will be announcing the Xbox One S (where S stands for Slim) at the gaming event. The Xbox One S will … [Link]
Mashable » Everything you need to know about what Apple announced at WWDC
Apple announced a lot of news at the 2016 Worldwide Developers Conference keynote on Monday. Here's a summary of all the big news. macOS Sierra Apple announced a big update to OS X, which is now rebranded as macOS, with the latest version dubbed Sierra. MacOS Sierra will be the first desktop OS from Apple to fully integrate Siri integration, tab … [Link]
Mashable » Fears of Clippy the paperclip resurface after Microsoft buys LinkedIn
LinkedIn users may never see an animated paperclip popping up to ask, "Can I help you with that?" But that won't stop them from worrying. Following the news that Microsoft bought LinkedIn for $26.2 billion, everyone began wondering what this means for the popular resume-based social network. Xbox Live functionality? An endorsement from Bill Gates? …the return of Clippy the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Alf' actor Mihaly 'Michu' Meszaros, 'Smallest Man on Earth,' dead at 76
LOS ANGELES — Mihaly "Michu" Meszaros, the longtime circus performer and actor who occasionally played the diminutive alien title character on the NBC sitcom Alf, has died. He was 76. Standing at 2 feet, 9 inches, the Hungarian-born actor was unofficially known as the "Smallest Man on Earth." Though the character of Alf was predominantly animated via puppeteer, from time to … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber's latest cry for help is wearing khaki shorts over his jeans
There have been a lot of reasons to be concerned for Justin Bieber's well-being over the past few months — using a pacifier as an adult, walking the streets barefoot, that face tattoo and getting in multiple fights. But Biebs may have finally gone too far — the troubled singer recently wore khaki shorts over his skinny jeans. SEE ALSO: Here's the … [Link]
WIRED » iOS 10: Every New Feature Coming to Your iPhone
Your iPhone's going to get a serious upgrade this fall. Here's whats coming. The post iOS 10: Every New Feature Coming to Your iPhone appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Here’s Everything Apple Announced at WWDC 2016
WIRED has all the news about the latest enhancements coming to your Mac, your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. The post Here's Everything Apple Announced at WWDC 2016 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Lawmakers Reject Proposal That Would’ve Schooled Them on Tech
Not surprisingly, Congress rejected an attempt to revive the Office of Technology Assessment, which used to advise Capitol Hill on tech and science issues. The post Lawmakers Reject Proposal That Would've Schooled Them on Tech appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Building Secure By Default Mobile Apps According to Facebook
With thousands of Facebook developers pushing code at an average rate of three to four times a day, writing code that is “secure by default” is critical to avoid introducing security vulnerabilities. Although secure by default code is not a new idea, it’s something many developers and companies still struggle to implement. At Facebook, we supplement traditional security reviews with … [Link]
Mashable » The climate is just phoning it in now: May sets another global heat record
Another month, another shattered global temperature record. According to preliminary readings from NASA, May 2016 was the warmest such month on record for the planet, dating back to 1880. Global average surface temperatures were 0.93 degrees Celsius, or 1.67 degrees Fahrenheit, above average for the month, beating out the old record, which was set in May 2014. This makes May … [Link]
Popular Science » How Microsoft Thinks It Can Help Xbox Close The User Gap With Playstation
Technology The answer involves Windows 10 Microsoft has a lot to prove with the next major developments from Xbox. The number two player in the gaming console world is, by all estimates, significantly behind its… [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Announces iOS 10, watchOS 3, and new features for tvOS
Also at its annual developer conference, Apple announced major updates to its other platforms: Apple TV, iPhone and iPad, and Apple Watch. Starting with the Apple TV, the company announced that tvOS is getting a new feature called Live-Tune-In which uses Siri to allow users to simply state aloud what channel they want to watch. The company also announced a … [Link]
Popular Science » Apple Music Is Getting A Visual Overhaul
Technology iOS and Android music fans, get ready The new version of Apple Music will look completely different… [Link]
WIRED » Apple Music’s New Look Is Clean and Karaoke-Friendly
A revamped interface put Apple Music's most-used features front and center. The post Apple Music's New Look Is Clean and Karaoke-Friendly appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Project Scorpio Is a 4K, VR-Ready, Superpowered Xbox One
But you don't have to give up your old Xbox just yet. The post Project Scorpio Is a 4K, VR-Ready, Superpowered Xbox One appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Quick fixes on stereotypes won’t mean more female scientists
Some differences in academic performance in scientific subjects are put down to people conforming to invalid gender stereotypes. But the case is far from clear [Link]
Mashable » 'The Witcher' card game 'Gwent' takes on a life of its own
Would you like to play Gwent? Fans of The Witcher 3 know this refrain well, and starting in September they'll be able to pose that question to IRL friends. That's when developer CD Projekt Red is planning to kick off the beta for Gwent: The Witcher Card Game. Based on the game that appears in The Witcher 3 while improving on it, … [Link]
Popular Science » See A New View Of Pluto's Plains And Highlands
Space Red, white, and black Our view of Pluto is getting clearer every day. [Link]
Popular Science » The Apple Watch Just Made Calling For Emergency Help Much Easier
Technology You can call 911 on your Watch, from any country with international emergency numbers built in You can’t predict when you are going to be in an emergency, but you can predict, to some extent, how you will respond when you are in one. Apple wants to help you out in… [Link]
WIRED » Game of Thrones Recap: The Limits of Violence
How do you tell yourself that you’re decent after everything that you’ve done? It’s a question that nearly everyone on the show could ask themselves. The post Game of Thrones Recap: The Limits of Violence appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » 'Climate Corridors' Could Save Wildlife
Environment Habitat highways needed in eastern United States Good fences might make good neighbors for humans, but for animals, they're blocking possible climate escape routes. [Link]
Popular Science » Watch A Spy Satellite Launch Into Space
Space Rockets away! Spy satellite launch… [Link]
Popular Science » Apple Announces iOS 10 Updates At WWDC 2016
Technology Coming to an iPhone near you Apple shows off new features of iOS 10 at its WWDC 2016 keynote… [Link]
Popular Science » Apple's iMessage Is Getting A Ton Of New Features
Technology Better emoji support, expanded links, and invisible ink Apple's iMessage App Is Getting Tons Of New Features… [Link]
Mashable » World mourns after attack on Orlando LGBTQ nightclub
After the tragic loss of life at an LGBTQ nightclub in Orlando, the world has come together to show support. Many cities are lighting landmarks in rainbow colors, and celebrities are sending messages of love and sympathy. People in Florida have also shown up en masse to donate blood. Read more: http://on.mash.to/1S2HxtP Read more…More about Lgbt, Shooting, J.K. Rowling, Us World, … [Link]
Popular Science » Microsoft Announces Project Scorpio Console With 4K Graphics And VR Capability
Entertainment But don't call it a next gen console If you watched their presentation at E3, you may have noticed that Microsoft is vehemently opposed to the phrase "next gen console." Project Scorpio, which will debut… [Link]
WIRED » Apple Might Have Just Made Siri Into Something Really Good
Until now, Siri's been little more than a slightly sassy sidekick for iPhone users. The post Apple Might Have Just Made Siri Into Something Really Good appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Apple's new Home app will be home base for your smart house
Apple is making it easier to manage HomeKit devices. The company introduced a new app, called Home, that will allow people to manage their HomeKit-enabled devices from their iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. Part of the upcoming iOS 10 release, the Home app takes advantage of Apple's new Siri and interactive lock screen features. The app will work with Siri … [Link]
Mashable » Anonymous person bids $3,456,789 for lunch with Warren Buffett
How much is your time worth? An anonymous bidder has committed to paying $3,456,789 for a lunch with the "Oracle of Omaha" and investor extraordinaire Warren Buffett. The bidder can bring up to six friends to meet the legendary philanthropist, who is regarded as one of the most successful investors in the world. The meal was auctioned off on eBay, and will … [Link]
WIRED » Apple’s Updated tvOS Improves Search, Siri, and Sign-In
SlingTV is coming to Apple TV today, and navigating the growing pool of content for the box is about to get much easier. The post Apple's Updated tvOS Improves Search, Siri, and Sign-In appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Apple Steps Up Its Fitness Game With Health Apps For Apple Watch
Health And wants you to practice mindfulness and deep breathing with new Breathe Tracking your every step, breath, and hour of sleep you get is a rising trend in the health tech world, and Apple seems to finally be stepping up its game to compete… [Link]
Mashable » Cartoon Network's digital series 'Mighty Magiswords' gets greenlight for linear TV
Cartoon Network is taking its digital, interactive series about a brother and sister team of warriors to linear TV. Mighty Magiswords, which Cartoon Network debuted as a 15-second interactive series last year, will head to the TV this fall. Here's an example of the 15-second short that is on the CN Anything App: "I think from the beginning we hoped … [Link]
Mashable » Walgreens ends partnership with Theranos, dealing blow to once hyped startup
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. said it has terminated its relationship with blood-testing startup Theranos Inc. and will close the company’s testing centers in its stores. Walgreens’ decision is a crippling blow for Theranos, which according to a statement from the drug-store chain will lose 40 outlets across Arizona. Without this deal, the startup has few centers left where consumers can … [Link]
WIRED » Apple’s Mac OS X Is Dead. Long Live MacOS
The renaming follows the convention of Apple’s operating systems for its other hardware: tvOS, watchOS, iOS, and now macOS. The post Apple's Mac OS X Is Dead. Long Live MacOS appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Apple turbocharges Messages in iOS 10 with smart emoji and more
The Messages app is getting a ton of new features in iOS 10. At WWDC, Apple senior vice president of Software Engineering Craig Federighi showed a number of new additions to the Messages app including smarter emoji entry. SEE ALSO: The Mac's operating system is now called macOS Entering emojis is no longer a pain in the butt that requires … [Link]
Mashable » 'Dead Rising 4' hopes you asked for more zombies this Holiday season
Since pictures of Dead Rising 4 leaked last week, it isn't such a big surprise. Though the first trailer for the inventive zombie-killing game still gave us plenty to get excited about. As teased in the leaked images, it looks like the original protagonist, Frank West, returns to the fray with the same passion for creating outlandish killing methods to … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Music will get lyrics, 'Downloaded' section in iOS 10
Despite months of varying complaints about Apple Music, the service has nevertheless garnered a healthy following, well over 15 million paid subscribers according to Apple. On Monday, Apple announced an update to the app coming in iOS 10 (expected in the fall) that may help millions of existing and potential new users get more out of the app SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Popular Science » Everything New With Siri At Apple's Developer Conference
Technology A smarter Siri that works with other apps Everything New With Siri At Apple's Developer Conference… [Link]
New Scientist – News » Black hole pairs spat out of mosh pits make gravitational waves
The pair of black holes responsible for the first ever detected gravitational wave may have been spat out of a mosh pit at the centre of a globular star cluster [Link]
Popular Science » The Most Important New Features Coming In MacOS Sierra
Technology Siri, automatic unlock, and a universal clipboard The Best New Features Coming In MacOS… [Link]
Mashable » This 5-year old hairstylist will make you insecure about your braid
Hair today, superstar tomorrow. At least, that's the case for Magnolia, the 5-year-old daughter of hairstylist Jenny Strebe. SEE ALSO: This inspiring hairdresser gives free haircuts to the homeless The tiny tot does updos, topknots, something called the "triple bun" and her signature "curl swoop" like a true pro, making us seethe with hair envy. In her Instagram videos, Magnolia … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Announces Its New Desktop OS macOS Sierra Featuring Siri, Apple Pay
After playing with the names of cats and a few California landmarks, Apple at WWDC 2016 announced that its desktop operating system will now be called macOS — and its first version update is macOS Sierra. It comes with a range of new features including Siri, the digital voice assistant. The move comes roughly a year and a half after … [Link]
Mashable » Maisie Williams isn't sorry for spoiling 'Game of Thrones'
Warning: This post about Game of Thrones spoilers contains Game of Thrones spoilers. Twitter is dark and full of spoilers, as Game of Thrones fans know all too well. So if you love the show enough to follow Maisie Williams' delightful Twitter, it's best to avoid her entirely until you're all caught up, as one fan learned directly from the … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Pay comes to the web, taking on PayPal
Your move, PayPal. Apple is broadening its mobile payment service, Apple Pay, to work on the web, positioning it to take a chunk of transactions from new and existing online shoppers. The Apple Pay web expansion, rumored in recent months, was announced at Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday. The move puts Apple Pay more closely in competition with … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Father of the Bride' house is for sale? Get out of town.
Grab your basketball and blast The Temptations — the house from Father of the Bride is for sale. Well, one of the houses. Two stunning houses were used for the Banks' family film residence during the 1991 remake of Father of the Bride, starring Steve Martin and Kimberly Williams. Now one of them is on the market, and lucky for us, it's the one used … [Link]
WIRED » WatchOS 3 Proves Apple Is Still Trying to Solve Smartwatches
It’s not easy to know what to make of the Apple Watch so far. On one hand, it’s almost certainly the most successful smartwatch ever made. On the other, that’s still like saying you’re the tallest person in a room where it’s just you and Tom Cruise. Smartwatches haven’t taken over the world the way […] The post WatchOS 3 Proves … [Link]
Mashable » Siri is the star in Apple's iOS 10
The next version of iOS has arrived. Apple revealed iOS 10, which brings huge improvements to Siri, iMessage and the iPhone's lock screen, during its World Wide Developer Conference in San Francisco Monday. SEE ALSO: Siri will get a big makeover at Apple’s WWDC show With iOS 10, which won't be publicly available until later this year, Apple is introducing … [Link]
WIRED » At Last: Maserati Brings the Quattroporte Into the 21st Century
Maserati’s flagship sedan finally gets tech features to match those of its German competitors. The post At Last: Maserati Brings the Quattroporte Into the 21st Century appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » LGBTQ people share their stories of violence and resilience
Before Iman le Caive leaves her house in the morning, she burns sage and prays. Her prayer is always the same: "Please God, don’t let anyone give me The Look." She's referring to the constant stare from strangers on the street, eyes that follow her with judgment and hatred. It's a look le Caive faces often as a self-identified transsexual … [Link]
Mashable » Sling TV brings live television (finally) to Apple TV
Live TV is finally coming to the Apple TV. Dish Network's Internet-delivered live-TV service will be available on Apple TV as of Monday. Apple announced the addition during its Worldwide Developer Conference. Apple has been one of the biggest holdouts on Sling, which offers a stripped-down package of cable TV channels over the InternetA basic Sling package runs $20 per … [Link]
Popular Science » The Apple Watch Is Getting A Huge Software Update
Technology Faster load times, new faces, and a new app dock The Apple Watch Is Getting A Huge Software Update… [Link]
Mashable » Apple opens up Siri to developers, brings her to the Mac
Apple on Monday announced major updates to its Siri digital voice assistant. Not only is Siri coming to the Mac, but Apple is also introducing a software development kit (SDK) for Siri, so developers will have greater access than ever to bring its voice-control abilities to apps. SEE ALSO: Why it's so important Apple takes Siri to the next level … [Link]
Mashable » Janet Waldo, original voice of Judy Jetson on 'The Jetsons,' dies at 96
Janet Waldo, best known for voicing Judy Jetson on the animated cartoon The Jetsons, has died. She was 96. Waldo's daughter confirmed her mother's passing to ABC News. SEE ALSO: Remembering Casey Kasem, a gone but not forgotten member of the Scooby-Doo gang Waldo got her start as an actress with roles on shows like I Love Lucy and The Andy … [Link]
Mashable » The Mac's operating system is now called macOS
OS X is dead. Long live macOS. At its annual Worldwide Developer Conference on Monday, Apple announced macOS Sierra, the next version of its computer operating system for Macs shipping this fall as a free update. It'll be available as a developer preview in July. SEE ALSO: At WWDC, will Siri live up to its promise? With macOS, Apple now has … [Link]
Popular Science » Apple's Computer Operating System Is Officially macOS
Technology That is all Apple's Computer Operating System Is Officially macOS… [Link]
Mashable » Apple announces tvOS 2 update with advanced Siri and new live channels
Apple didn't forget about the Apple TV. The company announced tvOS 2 is coming to fourth-generation Apple TV media streaming boxes at WWDC 2016. SEE ALSO: Welcome back, Apple TV. It's been a while. There are now over 1,300 video channels and over 6,000 native apps on tvOS. Sling TV will bring live cable channels to the Apple TV starting … [Link]
Slashdot » Older Android Wear Watches Will Miss Out On the v2.0 Update
An anonymous reader writes: Google hasn't officially made any announcements about what watch hardware will receive the Android Wear 2.0 update when it's released later this year, but it looks like at least a few of the first-generation watches will be missing out. LG says it has no plans to update the original LG G Watch, and now Motorola says … [Link]
WIRED » Xbox One S: Microsoft Just Miniaturized Its Console
New model of Xbox One is 40 percent smaller and has a number of other upgrades. The post Xbox One S: Microsoft Just Miniaturized Its Console appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Alien Civilizations Probably Existed Before Humans
Space According to new calculations by astronomers What are the odds that the universe is home to advanced alien civilizations? [Link]
Mashable » Adele tears up while dedicating concert to Pulse Nightclub victims
On a recent stop in Belgium, Adele began her show by dedicated the entire performance to the people in Orlando at Pulse Nightclub, the site of the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history this past weekend. “The LGBTQ community, they’re like my soulmates since I was really young, so I’m very moved by it," she told the crowd before breaking … [Link]
Mashable » Apple reveals watchOS 3 for Apple Watch, launches apps 7x faster
Apple dived right into the 2016 WWDC by taking the wraps off watchOS 3, the operating system that drives the Apple Watch. SEE ALSO: Live from Apple's WWDC 2016 keynote First they demonstrated how much faster watchOS 3 is compared to the previous version. In a live demo, the new OS launched a dedicated Apple Watch app 7x faster than … [Link]
Mashable » Apple's App Store now has over 2 million apps
Apple announced that the App Store now has more than 2 million apps available to download. The stats were highlighted at the company's WWDC on Monday. Since the App Store launched 8 years ago, people have tallied up more than 130 billion individual app downloads. That's a lot of apps. SEE ALSO: 7 can't-miss apps: BitCam, Dashlane, Tank.io and more … [Link]
Popular Science » Apple Announces tvOS Update At WWDC 2016
Technology The Apple TV sees new features Apple's introduced new features to their television operating system at their WWDC 2016 keynote… [Link]
Popular Science » Microsoft Unveils The Next Xbox
Gadgets The Xbox One S has higher-quality visuals in a compact package Microsoft didn't mince words at E3 this year, starting off with a bold look at the company's newest iteration of the Xbox console family. The console comes with a fresh… [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Announces the Xbox One S, Its Smallest Xbox Yet
Details of Microsoft's rumored new console have dropped ahead of the company's conference at E3 tradeshow Monday. It appears the long-anticipated smaller and more powerful variant of company's current console is real. According to a leaked press render, Microsoft will be announcing the Xbox One S (where S stands for Slim) at the gaming event. The Xbox One S will … [Link]
Mashable » Tim Cook starts WWDC with a moment of silence for Orlando victims
Before talking about any of the products lined up for debut, Apple CEO Tim Cook kicked off the 2016 WWDC with a moment of silence for the victims of the attack in Orlando on Sunday night Offering Apple's heartfelt condolences, Cook called it a "senseless and unconscionable act of terror and hate." SEE ALSO: Live from Apple's WWDC 2016 keynote … [Link]
Mashable » Xbox One S, with a thinner form factor, confirmed at E3
The bulky Xbox One is finally much smaller. The Xbox One S is a welcome change to the giant square of the Xbox One original, which was launched in November 2013. Microsoft confirmed its existence at its E3 press conference in Los Angeles on Monday morning. 
Image: microsoftThe all-white Xbox One S is 40% lighter than the original Xbox One, … [Link]
Mashable » People share loving photos of #TwoMenKissing after Orlando massacre
After Sunday's shooting tragedy, the hashtag #twomenkissing has sprung up for those wanting to show solidarity with the survivors and grieve those who lost their lives. The motivations for Omar Mateen's crime, killing 50 people including himself, and injured 53 at Pulse, one of Orlando's premiere gay nightclubs, is still slowly becoming known. But Mateen's father, Seddique Mir Mateen, told NBC News that he … [Link]
Mashable » ReCore returns to E3 with a new gameplay trailer, release date
First announced at last year's E3, ReCore returned to the Microsoft press conference stage with a brand new trailer. It showed off more of the gameplay aspects, along with some platforming and more combat, and also gave a release date this fall. Though little is still known about the game, which comes from original Mega Man producer Keiji Inafune, it … [Link]
Mashable » Greenland ice melt goes into overdrive after record heat wave
In 2016, Greenland has seemingly been on a mission to prove that it, too, can experience truly warm weather of the sort that is typically confined to far more temperate areas. So far in June, the world's largest island has experienced record warmth that would be considered mild even in the lower 48 states. Take June 9, for example. That day … [Link]
WIRED » Watch the Xbox E3 2016 Conference Right Here
Microsoft is livestreaming its E3 conference, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Pacific. The post Watch the Xbox E3 2016 Conference Right Here appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Say ‘Aloha’ to the First Trailer for Disney’s Moana
The animated tale, starring Dwayne Johnson, features music co-written by Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. The post Say 'Aloha' to the First Trailer for Disney's Moana appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Symantec Will Acquire Controversial Surveillance Firm Blue Coat Systems For $4.65 Billion
Reader LichtSpektren writes: Symantec will acquire Blue Coat for approximately $4.65 billion in cash, the security firm announced on Monday. The transaction has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies and is expected to close in the third calendar quarter of 2016. Greg Clark, CEO of Blue Coat, will be appointed CEO of Symantec and join the … [Link]
Mashable » Learn how to be a brilliant public speaker in our next #BizChats
Does the thought of public speaking make your stomach drop? Make your mouth go dry? Make your heart skip a beat? You're not alone. SEE ALSO: 5 public speaking tips to help you conquer stage fright (that don't involve naked co-workers) Speaking in public is a legitimate fear that many people have a difficult time overcoming. The problem is that … [Link]
Mashable » How to take the guesswork out of Father's Day gift giving
Shopping for the man who has everything can be an adventure – and a stressful one, at that. But what if it were easy to pick out a personalized gift that you know he'll love? Well, today, it is that easy Get to the heart of who your dad really is (and what he'll really want this Father's Day) by … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Orlando massacre prompts call to ease gay blood donor rules
As people rush to give blood to treat those wounded in the attack, campaigners say rules requiring gay men to be celibate for a year before donating are unscientific [Link]
Mashable » Yes, you're old: The Olsen Twins turn 30 today
Get ready to feel old. Today is Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's 30th birthday. THIRTY. It seems like just yesterday creepy men everywhere were excited for the Olsen twins to turn 18. Somehow, 12 years have passed since that day. SEE ALSO: Finally, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are returning to Nickelodeon It's not like we needed an excuse to go back … [Link]
Slashdot » Hacker Puts 51 Million iMesh Accounts For Sale On Dark Web
An anonymous reader shares a ZDNet report: User accounts for iMesh, a now-defunct file sharing service, are for sale on the dark web. The New York-based music and video sharing company was a peer-to-peer service, which rose to fame in the file sharing era of the early-2000s, riding the waves of the aftermath of the "dotcom" boom. LeakedSource, a breach … [Link]
Mashable » Mercedes planning hydrogen-powered plug-in hybrid crossover
Mercedes is poised to become way greener than Tesla. SEE ALSO: Regulators looking into claims Tesla silenced safety complaints Historically, in the green energy-powered vehicle hierarchy, there have been hydrogen fuel-cell-powered vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles aided by a gasoline motor. Now, however, Mercedes is planning a combination of the two: a plugin-hybrid fuel-cell vehicle. It's called the GLC F-Cell … [Link]
Mashable » Here's what happens when a bald eagle and a Canada goose fight it out
Photographer Lisa Bell captured the fight of a lifetime between an American bald eagle and a Canada goose— truly a battle of two nations. It's baseball vs. hockey; french fries vs. poutine; all the dudes on The Bachelor vs. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Whichever side you fall on, rest assured: Both lived to fight another day. Dude chronicles months-long attempt … [Link]
Mashable » This theory about Jaime and Cersei will give you so many feelings
The most unpopular couple in King's Landing might have even more tragedy of Greek myth proportions in the near future. A popular fan theory arising on the Internet suggests that Cersei's ultimate downfall will come at the hands of her brother/lover, Jaime Lannister. And, wait for it, the future doesn't seem too bright for Jaime either. SEE ALSO: 'Game of … [Link]
Mashable » Domino's removes laborious one-click barrier to pizza with new zero-click purchase
Apparently the one-click order, popularized by Amazon to allow consumers to skip the shopping cart and payment-input process during online shopping, wasn't easy enough for Domino's. On Thursday, the pizza peddler announced a new zero-click order process, coming soon to its mobile app. SEE ALSO: Big-brother pizza: Domino’s to track customers on way to stores When you open the app, … [Link]
Popular Science » When And Where To Watch Apple's WWDC 2016 Event Online
Technology Even if you're on Android Apple's WWDC 2016 event is set to bring software updates to their line of iPhones, Macs and more. [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft's 4K-capable Xbox One S Is 40% Smaller Than Company's Current Gen Console: Report
Details of Microsoft's rumored new console have dropped ahead of the company's conference at E3 tradeshow Monday. It appears the long-anticipated smaller and more powerful variant of company's current console is real. According to a leaked press render, Microsoft will be announcing the Xbox One S (where S stands for Slim) at the gaming event. The Xbox One S will … [Link]
Mashable » Dude chronicles months-long attempt to flip a spoon into a mug
Every day for nearly a year, Niall Bradley chronicled his valiant efforts to… toss a spoon over his shoulder into a mug on his kitchen counter. Yes, he did this every day and yes, he does indeed make it. The road to success is — as far as this video's concerned — more than four minutes long. Feel free to … [Link]
Mashable » One 'Game of Thrones' character's absence might hold the key to a big death in Season 6
Warning: Contains plenty of spoilers from Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 8. LONDON — Sunday's episode of Game of Thrones wasn't exactly the most thrilling one we've ever seen. There was an entertaining re-union between Jamie and Brienne, we got to see the Hound doing some good old head-chopping and Arya's increasingly dull storyline in Bravos finally appeared to … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch Blue Origin's Rocket Launch Via Live Webcast For The First Time
Space The reusable New Shepard booster takes off for the fourth time on Friday On Friday, for the first time, you can watch a Blue Origin rocket launch live via webcast. [Link]
Mashable » Your desert island questions, answered in gifs
It’s been nearly a week since comedian Marina Franklin was stranded on a deserted island after the Wrecked TBS media event. During that time, we’ve witnessed her clothes become disheveled with alarming rapidity, heard a lifetime’s worth of off-key renditions of Message in a Bottle and even learned how to make turtle soup (the obvious island go-to). Most importantly, we’ve heard … [Link]
Mashable » Police catch suspect after some tattling cattle give up his whereabouts
These cows deserve an award for being outstanding in their field. After a suspect led police on a manhunt in Brazos County, Texas, on June 9, officers were able to apprehend him with the help of some cows who tipped them off. SEE ALSO: Cows do not appreciate baby elephant's tip-top dance moves KBTX reported that the suspect, 24-year-old Samuel White, … [Link]
Mashable » LinkedIn's sale is a sign of what's to come for Twitter and other social media companies
When LinkedIn went public in 2011, it was heralded as the first in a new wave of social media companies landing on Wall Street. Facebook, Twitter, Yelp and Groupon were months if not years away from their public offerings. Pinterest and Snapchat, meanwhile, were still in their infancy. LinkedIn, less sexy than these companies but still growing sales quickly, saw … [Link]
Slashdot » Walgreens Cuts Ties With Blood-Test Startup Theranos
An anonymous reader writes: Walgreens has announced that it's terminating its partnership with blood-testing startup Theranos. All 40 of the "Theranos Wellness Centers" in Walgreen's Arizona drugstores will be shut down immediately, closing what has been a primary link between Theranos and would-be consumers, and further wounding the troubled startup's revenue. "In light of the voiding of a number of … [Link]
Mashable » 4 ways to protest the blood ban on queer men and still fill a dire need
Donating blood is universal good, but not a universal right — and there's a lot of debate about whether it should be. Sunday morning marked the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, with at least 50 people killed and another 53 wounded at an LGBTQ nightclub in Orlando, Florida. In the aftermath of the massacre, officials appealed to the … [Link]
Mashable » What a dark blue iPhone 7 could look like
Add this to the long list of iPhone 7 rumors: Apple may replace the Space Gray color with a dark blue (navy) model. The rumor is from Japanese Apple fan blog Macotara, which has a semi-accurate history of reporting on unannounced Apple hardware news. SEE ALSO: The iPhone 7 sounds like it will be totally boring According to the blog's … [Link]
Mashable » How to watch and follow Apple's WWDC keynote
Apple is kicking off its 2016 Worldwide Developers Conference Monday at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET) where it will be announcing news and updates around its products, likely including Siri, Apple Music and more. You can stay up to date with all the latest news as it goes down in San Francisco with our live blog coverage. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
WIRED » Star Trek VR Game Is a Button-Pressing Simulator
Having played the Star Trek demo that Ubisoft is showing off at the E3 Expo in Los Angeles this week, I'm feeling a little ambivalent about the whole thing. The post Star Trek VR Game Is a Button-Pressing Simulator appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » John Oliver offers a touching message about the Orlando shooting
Before Last Week Tonight on Sunday, John Oliver delivered a message of hope and solidarity for victims of the Orlando shooting. "Right now this just hurts. And the worst thing is, this pain is so familiar," he said adding, "in Orlando early this morning a gunman attacked a Latin night at a gay club in the theme park capital of … [Link]
Mashable » Indian court clears Bollywood film 'Udta Punjab' with stinging remarks on censorship
In a significant verdict, an Indian court has allowed Bollywood film Udta Punjab to be released on June 17, with just one cut. The ruling ended the censorship controversy surrounding the film, which deals with the rampant drug abuse among the youth of Punjab. SEE ALSO: India's censor board asks Bollywood film 'Udta Punjab' to drop half its name, Twitter … [Link]
Slashdot » Legacy Yahoo Messenger App Being Retired
Reader Irishman writes: Looks like August 5, 2016 is the last day for people clinging to the old desktop version of Yahoo Messenger. A new version is supposedly in the works but otherwise, it will be the mobile app or the web version. From a PCMag report: According to a new announcement from Yahoo, the company is officially killing off … [Link]
Popular Science » Microsoft Would Like To Connect With You on LinkedIn
Technology The makers of Windows are acquiring the networking platform Microsoft Would Like To Connect With You on LinkedIn… [Link]
WIRED » Microsoft Dives Into Social Networks With LinkedIn Acquisition
It’s a match made in productivity heaven. The post Microsoft Dives Into Social Networks With LinkedIn Acquisition appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » A Garden Canopy Evolves in Response to the People Inside
The unusual structure spans more than 2,000 square feet. But it’s not finished yet—over the next five months, the structure will grow and evolve. The post A Garden Canopy Evolves in Response to the People Inside appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » This Is Where The International Space Station Will Go To Die
Space In one of the most isolated places on the globe, the 'Spacecraft Cemetery' provides a watery grave The so-called Spacecraft Cemetery has become the final resting place for hundreds of manmade space objects. [Link]
WIRED » The 5 Podcasts Your Commute Desperately Needs This Week
Ready for the grind? We're here to help. The post The 5 Podcasts Your Commute Desperately Needs This Week appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Cities across the world show their support for Orlando shooting victims
After the tragic events in Orlando, Florida, on Sunday, people from all over the globe are showing their support for the victims. The rainbow flag can be seen flying over government buildings, monuments and public bridges everywhere from Sydney, Australia, to New York, in solidarity with those injured and killed in the attack. SEE ALSO: How to help the survivors … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Is Buying LinkedIn For $26.2 Billion
Microsoft on Monday announced it is acquiring LinkedIn, the social network for professionals, for a whopping sum of $26 billion — or $196 per share, in cash. The transactions, the companies say, has already been approved by both boards. As part of the agreement, LinkedIn will get to keep its branding, and will become part of Microsoft's productivity and business … [Link]
Mashable » Wingsuit flyer glides down 8,000 feet to grab a donut in new commercial
Dunkin' Donuts is kicking off its latest ad campaign with a high-flying spectacle. Looking for a splashy way to demonstrate the speed of its new mobile ordering app, the fast-food breakfast chain hired wingsuit base jumper Ellen Brennan, who's known as the world's fastest flying woman, to launch herself off of an 8,346-foot mountain peak in France. SEE ALSO: Lyft driver … [Link]
Mashable » This 'Game of Thrones' theory about Sansa's letter could be bad news for Ramsay
LONDON — The countdown to the battle of the bastards has begun. And although we're all wildly excited about seeing Jon Snow go head-to-head with Ramsay, there is a small background concern: How the hell is he going to overcome Bolton's superior army with just his ragtag band of wildlings and those 60-odd fighters from Bear Island? SEE ALSO: 'Game … [Link]
Popular Science » The HDK 2 Is Razer's New $399 Virtual Reality Headset
Gadgets An attempt to stand up to the Oculus Rift and Vive Razer Announces An Oculus and Vive Competitor For $399… [Link]
Popular Science » Computers Can Now Generate Sounds To Fool Human Listeners
Technology I, Foley Artist Sound is an integral part of the movie-watching experience. [Link]
Mashable » Body shaming ads to be banned across all public transport in London
LONDON — Adverts that could pressure people to "conform to an unrealistic or unhealthy body shape" or create body confidence issues will be banned across the Transport for London (TfL) network from next month, Sadiq Khan — Mayor of London — announced Monday. TfL's advertising estate comprises space on the London Underground, Overground, DLR, Victoria Coach Station, trams, bus shelters, buses and also … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft buys LinkedIn for $26.2 billion
Microsoft has acquired LinkedIn for $26.2 billion, marking one of the biggest tech mergers in recent memory and giving the software giant a firm foothold in the online professional world. The move is easily the largest by Microsoft (it bought Nokia for $7.6 billion in 2013 and Skype for $8.5 billion in 2011), and marks its largest entry into the … [Link]
WIRED » Absurd Creatures: That Fish That Suctions to Sharks? It’s Actually Pretty Righteous
That fish that attaches to sharks is called a remora, and while it may be a parasite, it's actually got a lot going for it. The post Absurd Creatures: That Fish That Suctions to Sharks? It's Actually Pretty Righteous appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Schools across the UK are introducing gender neutral uniforms
LONDON — "Gender neutral" uniform policies have been introduced in 80 state schools — including 40 primary schools — across the UK, allowing children to wear the uniform in which they are most comfortable. SEE ALSO: Parents asked to help their 4-year-olds choose their gender In some schools, uniform policies have been reworded to omit references to gender. And, in other … [Link]
Mashable » This 9-year-old girl is the youngest developer at WWDC 2016
Among the thousands of developers attending Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Anvitha Vijay holds the distinction of being the youngest attendee. The nine-year-old from Melbourne already has two apps to her credit and ambitious plans for developing more. SEE ALSO: 8-year-old developer wows Satya Nadella with his game Vijay is attending WWDC after being selected for Apple's scholarship program. … [Link]
Mashable » 'Guardian' writer Owen Jones walks off Sky News during Orlando discussion
The mass shooting in Orlando on Sunday claimed the lives of over 50 people at the Pulse Gay Night Club, and many members of the LGBT community are speaking out against this crime. Owen Jones, Guardian writer and well-known representative of the LGBT community, appeared on Sky News in the U.K. to discuss the shooting. SEE ALSO: How to help … [Link]
WIRED » Fun Fact: Lots of California Isn’t Metering Its Water
Nobody cares how much water anybody else is using until there's not enough. That leads to some interesting legal predicaments. The post Fun Fact: Lots of California Isn’t Metering Its Water appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Acura Electrifies Its NSX Supercar to Take on a Brutal Mountain Race
Two new variants of the NSX hybrid will race Pikes Peak, along with an all-electric version that could obliterate the Colorado mountain. The post Acura Electrifies Its NSX Supercar to Take on a Brutal Mountain Race appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Tributes pour in across the UK for victims of the Orlando shooting
LONDON — Tributes have poured in across the UK for the 50 victims of the shooting in the Pulse gay nightclub in Orlando at the weekend. SEE ALSO: How to help the survivors and victims of the Orlando mass shooting In Manchester, rainbow flags above Bar Pop on Canal Street have been lowered to half mast. A message on the … [Link]
WIRED » You Don’t Want to Know What PTSD Is Like, but Pry, a Powerful iOS Game, Tries to Show You Anyway
An incredibly emotional experiment in touchscreen storytelling. The post You Don't Want to Know What PTSD Is Like, but Pry, a Powerful iOS Game, Tries to Show You Anyway appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » When a Lenin Statue Is Decapitated, Where Does the Head Go?
Niels Ackermann is on a treasure hunt to find Ukraine's toppled Lenin statues. The post When a Lenin Statue Is Decapitated, Where Does the Head Go? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Best New Green Energy Tech Could Be Right Underfoot
Pavegen has developed a tile that captures the energy of your footsteps. The post The Best New Green Energy Tech Could Be Right Underfoot appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » A Texas Jury’s Guilty Verdict Should Worry IT Admins
The conviction of Michael Thomas under the CFAA's "unauthorized damages" clause means sysadmins can face a felony for violating their employment agreement. The post A Texas Jury's Guilty Verdict Should Worry IT Admins appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Interviews: Ask Perl Creator Larry Wall a Question
Larry Wall created the Perl programming language (as well as the Unix utility patch, and the Usenet client rn ). This Christmas saw the release of Perl 6 — a "sister" language to the original Perl — that's also free and open source, after 15 years of development. Now Larry has agreed to give some of his time to answer … [Link]
Mashable » This French man is sailing the world with his pet chicken Monique
LONDON — They say dogs are man's best friend, but that rule doesn't apply to Guirec Soudée — because his best friend is a hen. The 24-year-old Frenchman is currently two years in to a sailing tour of the world. Every minute of his journey so far has been spent in the company of his travelling companion: a plucky hen … [Link]
Mashable » Orlando Gay Chorus performs 'True Colors' in touching tribute to shooting victims
The Orlando Gay Chorus sang special versions of "True Colors" as well as "You'll Never Walk Alone" at a prayer vigil in the city Sunday. The performances were to honour the 50 people that were killed at the Pulse gay nightclub the previous evening. SEE ALSO: J.K. Rowling shares touching tribute to Orlando victim The chorus, which consists of people … [Link]
Mashable » South Korea will get its first 'American Ninja Warrior' recreation park this year
Adrenaline junkies and American Ninja Warrior fans living in South Korea will likely be glad to know that they'll be getting their own extreme recreation park inspired by the sports entertainment series come December. Following the success of its first Asian trampoline park in Hong Kong in 2014, organiser CircusTrix announced on their Ryze park extension plans to Seoul on … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Mastering Python – $15.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Mastering Python" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-06-14 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Orlando gunman's father railed against Afghan president in political show
The father of Omar Mateen, who has been identified as the gunman who killed 50 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando on Sunday, ranted against the Pakistan government and Afghan president Ashraf Ghani in several appearances on a US-based Afghan satellite channel. Dozen of videos of Seddique Mateen talking on a fringe political show – the "Durand Jirga Show” - hosted on the California-based … [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Rowling shares touching tribute to Orlando victim
LONDON — J.K. Rowling has taken to Twitter to pay tribute to a victim of the mass shooting that took place at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida on Sunday morning. SEE ALSO: How to help the survivors and victims of the Orlando mass shooting 22-year-old Luis Vielma worked at Universal Orlando Resort as a ride assistant on the Harry … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' is gearing up for the most epic battle in the show's history
There may have been a fair bit of frustration over Sunday's Game of Thrones — just how damn indestructible is Arya, anyway? — but next week's episode looks like it'll readdress the balance. That's right, folks, it's finally time for the big one: Bastard Bowl. Snow Vs. Snow. Jon Vs. Ramsay. Undead hero Vs. soon-to-be dead (hopefully) sadistic monster. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Obituary acknowledging gay son goes viral for all the right reasons
SINGAPORE — An elderly man's obituary that was published in Singapore's national newspaper over the weekend started circulating because of an unusual mention. Written in first person, the obituary of Ong Peck Lye, who passed away at 82, lists his family members in order of seniority. Towards the end is a mention of "my baby son" and Ong's "son-in-law" — … [Link]
Mashable » Delhi restaurant allegedly refuses to serve underprivileged children
A restaurant in Delhi is facing a government investigation for allegedly refusing to serve food to a group of underprivileged children and asking them to leave instead. SEE ALSO: Delhi church starts a free food ATM for anyone in need of refuelling during summer On June 12, a writer named Sonali Shetty brought a group of eight street children to … [Link]
Mashable » Singapore pulverises 8 tonnes of illegal ivory
Singapore authorities on Monday destroyed 7.9 tonnes of illegal ivory seized from smugglers over the last two years. The massive collection, worth S$13 million ($9.6 million), comes from poachers attempting to use Singapore as a port-of-call in order to conceal the shipments' illegal contents. 
A rock-crusher destroying some of the ivory.Image: ROSLAN RAHMAN/AFP/Getty ImagesSEE ALSO: 6 startling facts about wildlife … [Link]
Mashable » Hundreds of ghouls descend on Ghostbusters' red carpet to set new world record
SINGAPORE — As proof that Ghostbusters is still relevant more than three decades since it first hit our big screens, hundreds of fans showed up at its Southeast Asia red carpet event on Sunday evening dressed as ghosts. Not only did the sea of white-clad crowd make for a good photo op, the ghostly gathering at Marina Bay Sands to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Carbon nanotubes too weak to get a space elevator off the ground
Simulations show that just a single out-of-place atom is enough to ruin the famed strength of carbon nanotubes, so using them to build a space elevator seems unlikely [Link]
Mashable » 'Star Trek: Bridge Crew' is the VR space fantasy every nerd will love
Today, I sat at the helm of a Star Trek ship and plotted a course to a distant star system. Sliding my fingers along the elaborate touch interface, I carefully maneuvered the ship into position then pulled back on the throttle to take us to warp speed. Upon reaching our destination — a starbase that had fallen under attack — my … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Can Technology Prevent Shootings?
An anonymous reader wonders if there's a technological response to mass shootings like this Sunday's attack in Orlando, Florida: We're in for a sadly obvious debate now with all of the usual scapegoats, but instead of focusing on who's to blame, it'd be better to identify some specific actions that could actually generate real increases in public safety going forward… … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Priyanka Chopra, J. Lo and Akon groove together in new music video
A new music video by Grammy-winning record producer RedOne brings together a star-packed cast that includes the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Cristiano Ronaldo, Priyanka Chopra, Akon, Mila Jovovich and Ryan Seacrest. The catchy song "Don't You Need Somebody" features vocals by Enrique Iglesias, R. City, Serayah, R. City and Shaggy. SEE ALSO: Follow a shirtless Justin Bieber around the world … [Link]
Mashable » Singaporeans enraged by government chopping same-sex kiss in Les Miserables
SINGAPORE — A decision made by Singapore's Media Development Authority (MDA) to cut a kissing scene between two male actors from the iconic musical Les Miserables has caused ire amongst many Singaporeans. According to The Straits Time, a spokesperson for the MDA confirmed on Saturday that it received complaints "from members of the public" and therefore will be taking action … [Link]
Mashable » On 'Game of Thrones,' it's finally all about empowered women
Sunday was a profoundly somber day of mourning in America, so it was perhaps for the best that the nation's entertainment obsession — Game of Thrones — was in somber and reflective mood too. Season 6 Episode 8, "No One," could have just been one of those setting-the-table episodes where characters are moved into place for wars to come. But along with … [Link]
WIRED » Liveblog: Apple’s WWDC 2016 Kicks Off in San Francisco
Do you like liveblogs? We love liveblogs, so we're going to bring you all the news from Apple's June 13, 2016 WWDC keynote with our Apple Event liveblog. The post Liveblog: Apple's WWDC 2016 Kicks Off in San Francisco appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 'Hamilton' takes home 11 awards at the 2016 Tonys, including Best Musical
History is happening in Manhattan. Lin-Manuel Miranda's revolutionary show Hamilton won 11 of the 16 awards it was nominated for at this evening's Tony Awards. Among those awards was the top prize for Best Musical. SEE ALSO: 'Hamilton' cast predictably slays its Tony Award performance In addition to Best Musical, Hamilton received Tony Awards for Best Lead Actor in a Musical (Leslie Odom Jr.), Best Actress … [Link]
Mashable » Sean Astin offered 'Lord of the Rings' words of peace in response to Orlando shooting
The tragedy that befell Orlando early Sunday morning, in which at least 50 people died, left many unable to comprehend such acts occurring in our everyday lives. The sheer brutality and disregard for human life took away the words from many. Actor Sean Astin wanted to grieve publicly for Orlando and found the words to do so in his own work. … [Link]
Mashable » 'Prey' brings your alien abduction fears to life
If you feel like a drone wandering through the same routine every day, it could just the pangs of modern life, or you could be the subject of alien experiments. The second option is one of the plot points of Prey, a game in development by Arkane Studios, creators of Dishonored. The game's existence was announced at publisher Bethesda Softworks … [Link]
WIRED » Bethesda’s Prey Finally Unveiled, Will Release in 2017
Here’s the teaser trailer for Arkane's reboot of the first-person adventure series. The post Bethesda's Prey Finally Unveiled, Will Release in 2017 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Upgraded Skyrim: Special Edition Hits October 28
New graphical upgrades make Skyrim look amazing again on next-gen consoles this fall. The post Upgraded Skyrim: Special Edition Hits October 28 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Severe Chrome Bug Allowed Arbitrary Code Execution
An anonymous reader quotes an article from Softpedia: Google has recently patched a high severity security bug in the Chrome browser that allowed crooks to send malicious code to your browser and take over your entire system… Cisco's Aleksandar Nikolic was the researcher that discovered and reported the issue to Google, who even awarded him $3,000 for his efforts. Chrome's … [Link]
Mashable » 'Fallout 4' getting a full virtual reality version for HTC Vive
You'll soon be able to wander the Wastelands surrounding post-nuke Boston, not just with a controller, but with your feet. Fallout 4 is making a virtual reality transformation, coming to the HTC Vive next year, Bethesda Softworks announced at its E3 press conference Sunday night. SEE ALSO: 10 virtual realities to look forward to Bethesda CMO Pete Hines announced Fallout 4's … [Link]
WIRED » Quake Champions Revives the Classic Shooter at E3
A new entry in the classic multiplayer shooter series is on the way, Bethesda says. The post Quake Champions Revives the Classic Shooter at E3 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » The Obamas proudly introduce 'Hamilton' at the Tonys
Winning a Tony is a monumental achievement, but earning a thumbs up from the leader of the free world is pretty good, too. Barack and Michelle Obama appeared on video to introduce a live Hamilton performance at the Tony Awards on Sunday. Viewers everywhere swooned as America's delightfully nerdy president sang the praises of America's nerdiest musical. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Obama ditched BlackBerry, but his new device isn't exactly a 'smart' phone
Once upon a time, BlackBerry devices were prized by government officials for their security features, but those days are long gone. Today, the once mighty device has fallen so far out of favor that even U.S., President Obama has been given the green light to ditch the BlackBerry. But there's a catch — his new "smartphone" has been severely dumbed … [Link]
Mashable » 'Hamilton' cast predictably slays its Tony Award performance
"Immigrants – we get the job done." The cast of Hamilton performed their songs "History Has Its Eyes On You" and "Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down)" at tonight's Tony Awards. The show chose to eliminate muskets from their performance because of last night's devastating Orlando shootings. If the striking image of Hamilton's ensemble pantomiming guns while fighting the Battle of Yorktown … [Link]
Mashable » Why everyone in King's Landing should be scared of Cersei
Warning: Here be spoilers for everything up to Season 6, episode eight. If you haven't watched the episode, you're probably just lost. In the most recent Game of Thrones episode, King Tommen, cementing his place as one of the lamest kings in Westeros history, proclaimed that he would eliminate the long-standing tradition of trial by combat. *cue the Mountain looking … [Link]
Mashable » Arya Stark's miraculous recovery did not convince a cynical Internet
Warning: Bloody spoilers ahead. Very bloody. A few stabs to the gut can't keep a Stark down. (Oh wait, sorry, Robb.) At the end of last week's Game of Thrones, a foolish Arya Stark got herself stabbed by The Waif after going for a stroll through Braavos. But fear not, fans — despite a belly skewering that should have resulted in … [Link]
Mashable » 'Quake Champions' revives id Software's classic multiplayer game-changer
Quake is back. The seminal multiplayer shooter from id Software returns in the form of Quake Champions, a PC-only competitive shooter that focuses on arena combat. It steps things up with an assortment of unique warriors, each of which brings his or her (or its) own abilities to each match. It's also fast. Very fast. We haven't seen any gameplay yet, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt's Titus Andromedon got to audition for 'Hamilton'
Ten dollars, one dream. Everyone's favorite Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt character Titus Andromedon has taken his Broadway aspirations to the next level with an audition for Hamilton. SEE ALSO: 15 sly 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' jokes you missed in Season 2 The Netflix commercial, which fittingly aired during tonight's Tony Awards broadcast, stars actor Tituss Burgess playing his Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt character Titus Andromedon. "One … [Link]
Mashable » How the filmmakers behind 'Warcraft' pushed film technology to the next level
While making Warcraft, writer and director Dustin Jones and his crew were able to take certain liberties in imagining Azeroth and Draenor (the two main worlds featured in the film), because, well, they don’t exist in real life. But they do exist in the richly layered fictional universe initially created as a setting to the wildly popular Warcraft computer and … [Link]
Mashable » Clementine returns in your first look at 'The Walking Dead: Season 3'
Telltale Games was kind enough to confirm to Mashable a few months ago that its The Walking Dead episodic series would return later in 2016, and now E3 brings our first look in the form of a trailer. Series star Clementine returns, though now she's all grown up now. Season Three picks up some years after the end of the second season, with … [Link]
Mashable » Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony acceptance speech was a heartbreaking sonnet for Orlando
Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Awards acceptance speech reminded a world devastated by the tragic mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando of the healing power of love. And since this Lin-Manuel, the whole thing was a sonnet, of course. "We chase the melodies that seem to find us until they're finished songs and start to play," said Manuel. … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2299: Siri comes to the Mac!
And she gets the grand tour! [Link]
Slashdot » Autonomous Robot Intentionally Hurts People To Make Them Bleed
Asimove's first law of robotics has been broken, writes an anonymous reader, sharing this article from Fast Company: A Berkeley, California man wants to start a robust conversation among ethicists, philosophers, lawyers, and others about where technology is going — and what dangers robots will present humanity in the future. Alexander Reben, a roboticist and artist, has built a tabletop … [Link]
WIRED » James Corden Addresses Florida Shootings at Tonys: ‘Hate Will Never Win’
“Your tragedy is our tragedy," host James Corden told the crowd at the 70th annual Tony Awards ceremony, held less than 24 hours after the Orlando attack. The post James Corden Addresses Florida Shootings at Tonys: 'Hate Will Never Win' appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » James Corden opens Tony Awards with moving words about Orlando shooting
"Hate will never win." James Corden opened the 2016 Tony Awards with poignant words, addressing the Orlando mass shooting that happened just hours before the curtain rose on Broadway's biggest night. With his back to the theater audience, Corden addressed television viewers with a somber message. SEE ALSO: How to help the survivors and victims of the Orlando mass shooting … [Link]
WIRED » The Orlando Massacre Shows How ISIS Outsources Terror
The terrorist organization has a sophisticated social media apparatus and, often, a lack of actual connection to people who kill in its name. The post The Orlando Massacre Shows How ISIS Outsources Terror appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
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