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.
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Tiltify, Walgreens, SmartRecruiters, ApplicantStack, Ravelin, Egnyte
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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Slashdot » DNC Hacker Releases Trump Opposition File
An anonymous reader writes: Following the report that Russian hackers penetrated the DNC's database and stole research on Donald Trump, a 200+ page Democratic anti-Trump playbook compiled by the DNC has leaked online. In the book, Trump is called a "bad businessman" and "misogynist in chief." The document was created on December 19th, 2015, and was sent to Gawker by … [Link]
Mashable » Russia fans at Euro 2016 really want you to know they are heterosexual
Some violent bad apples have given Russia fans a bum rap at the Euro 2016 soccer tournament in France. But one group of Russia supporters apparently wants to let their French hosts know they come with love. Just to be clear, though — they're totally not gay. SEE ALSO: Russia hosting the 2018 World Cup is a total joke that … [Link]
Mashable » This ridiculous Japanese parody of a Donald Trump commercial is amazing
Many people have been waiting for the perfect way to make a mockery of the Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump, and here is their shining moment. YouTuber, musician and meme creator Mike Diva uploaded a Japanese-influenced "commercial" for Trump on Wednesday, and it is as weird and over the top as you would expect. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump rapping … [Link]
New Scientist – News » We have the technology to look for ET right now – why don’t we?
A new study says Hubble's successor could spot alien life on 3 new exoplanets. Should NASA be doing more? Or is it right to focus on other priorities? [Link]
Slashdot » WHO: Drinking Extremely Hot Coffee, Tea 'Probably' Causes Cancer
An anonymous reader writes from a report via USA Today: The World Health Organization reports that drinking coffee, tea and other beverages at temperatures hotter than 149 degrees Fahrenheit may lead to cancer of the esophagus. These hot beverages can injure cells in the esophagus and lead to the formation of cancer cells, said Mariana Stern, an associate professor of … [Link]
Mashable » Germany coach Joachim Löw apologizes for public 'scratch-and-sniff' at Euro 2016
Joachim Löw is sorry, everyone. Germany's coach apologized Wednesday after a clip of him appearing to scratch his private parts then sniff his fingers during his team's opening Euro 2016 match became an online sensation. What a time to be alive. SEE ALSO: Russia hosting the 2018 World Cup is a total joke that isn't funny In the clip that … [Link]
Mashable » Binge-watch Hulu in virtual reality thanks to new Oculus Rift support
Watching Hulu in virtual reality got a lot easier on Wednesday after the company announced its VR app would support the Oculus Rift. SEE ALSO: Who will win the VR console war? After a delayed 2015 launch, Hulu's VR app for the Samsung Gear VR finally arrived in March. Now the app is available for the much more powerful (and expensive) … [Link]
WIRED » Search Party Finds the Wreckage of EgyptAir Flight 804
The real key is that the jet's black boxes are likely to be in the vicinity. The post Search Party Finds the Wreckage of EgyptAir Flight 804 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » This new condom is so strong we couldn't rip it with a needle
We rely on tech products daily, and expect constant evolution. Without improved effectiveness and user experience, tech innovations quickly become outdated. Imagine if Apple went a year without an iOS or iPhone upgrade—totally unacceptable, right? Yet nearly a century has passed without innovation on the tech product perhaps closest to our bodies: the condom. SEE ALSO: What I learned from … [Link]
Mashable » Young comedian makes 'America's Got Talent' great again with Trump joke
Thirteen-year-old comedian Lori Mae Hernandez slayed her America's Got Talent audition. This Donald Trump joke in particular was the highlight of her set and brought the house downRead more: http://on.mash.to/1trrUHZ Read more…More about Tv, Television, Comedy, Comedian, and Joke [Link]
Mashable » Lin-Manuel Miranda shares how we can help Orlando victims at #Ham4Orlando
Once a week, the Tony Award-winning Hamilton takes a break from its online ticket lottery and gives fans outside of the theatre a chance to win. That would be reason enough to stand in line, but people also get a short performance, labeled #Ham4Ham. Lin-Manuel Miranda introduced Wednesday's show with a touching speech about the Orlando shooting. SEE ALSO: Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony … [Link]
Slashdot » FBI Says Utility Pole Surveillance Cam Locations Must Be Kept Secret
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Ars Technica: A federal judge has been convinced by the FBI to block the disclosure of where the bureau has attached surveillance cams on Seattle utility poles. Ars Technica writes about how such a privacy dispute is highlighting a powerful tool the authorities are employing across the country to spy on the … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston are K-I-S-S-I-N-G
Talvin's out, Hiddleswift is in. The very day Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris buried their Instagram-friendly love, The Sun published a series of photos that seem to be evidence that Swift has struck up an Instagram-friendly relationship with another British dude — actor Tom Hiddleston. SEE ALSO: Teen's perfect recreations of Taylor Swift outfits will never go out of style Tom … [Link]
WIRED » A New Creative Force Brings a Vast New World to Zelda
An open-world Zelda hints at a new Nintendo unconstrained by the boundaries of its past. The post A New Creative Force Brings a Vast New World to Zelda appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Billionaire tech and sports mogul on the key to success: Avoid meetings
Ted Leonsis thought he'd won. He was in his mid-20s and had already sold his first company for tens of millions of dollars. Then he got on a plane with mechanical issues and, while preparing for a crash landing, realized how little he'd really accomplished to that point. "I had at a young age a reckoning," Leonsis, the billionaire owner … [Link]
Popular Science » These Eggs Can Hatch And Wriggle Away If Predators Approach
Animals Clever treefrogs Eggs are usually considered pretty helpless to predators. [Link]
Mashable » Toddler upstages professional dancers with his adorable skills
Watch out, because this kid has got some moves. Not only does this toddler have some serious dancing skills, but he's memorized the entire dance routine being performed by the group behind him and has a rhythm that cannot be matched by anyone at least double his age. Don't worry, if you practice you too could be as groovy as … [Link]
Mashable » Car on balloon delivery leaves a colorful trail on highway
It's hard to tell whether this car is delivering a huge load of balloons, or trying to combine Up with 2 Fast 2 Furious. Regardless, this car drives onto a highway with lots of balloons and leaves with about four. It's actually quite a colorful sight, leaving the cars behind it (including the one taking footage from a dashboard camera) with … [Link]
Mashable » Curved iPhone in Apple's future? New patent hints at possible designs.
Apple was granted a patent Tuesday for a device with a curved, wraparound glass display, and it looks a lot like an iPhone. SEE ALSO: Here's what the 'i' in iPhone means In the patent, Apple describes how most electronic devices don't utilize the surfaces on their sides and backs, aside from buttons with fixed functionalities. Because they are fixed, … [Link]
Popular Science » CDC Releases Plan To Control Zika In The U.S.
Health The draft creates rapid response teams to prevent transmission The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a draft Zika response plan on Tuesday, setting up plans of action and roles of rapid response teams to prepare… [Link]
Slashdot » 'Spam King' Sanford Wallace Sentenced To 2.5 Years In Prison For Facebook Phishing Scam
Xochil writes: Sanford Wallace gets a two-year prison term and $310K fine on charges of fraud and criminal contempt for sending over 27 million spam messages to Facebook users. Sanford Wallace has made a name for himself over the course of the last several years. In 1998, the "Spam King" announced he would put an end to spamming on his … [Link]
Popular Science » Where In The World Is The Orion Spacecraft?
Space The #SpotOrion hashtag tracks the capsule's journey to a comic convention The Orion spacecraft is on the move to the Comicpalooza convention in Houston, Texas. NASA took to Twitter to track its movements with #SpotOrion. [Link]
Mashable » Helen Mirren achieves her dream, will star in next 'Fast and Furious' film
You may think you're a big Fast and Furious fan, but you're not at Helen Mirren status. The Oscar-winning dame revealed to Elle that she'll be joining the sprawling action franchise's latest installment, Fast 8. Well, with one little caveat. "I said, 'I'll be in it, but only if I'm allowed to drive in it,'" she said during her Elle interview … [Link]
Mashable » The Uber of China is reportedly worth $28 billion
Didi Chuxing has raised $4.5 billion in a round of funding that values it at close to $28 billion, according to people familiar with the situation, giving China’s leading ride-sharing company more firepower to battle Uber Technologies Inc. Didi’s newly earned valuation would make it the world’s third-largest privately backed young company, surpassing Airbnb Inc. Didi was valued at $16.5 … [Link]
Mashable » Kim Kardashian holds onto things in sexy 'GQ' photoshoot
Kim Kardashian is on the cover of GQ for the first time, and the magazine promises a profile that will touch on some of the people in her life and probably also yours — Kanye West, Hillary Clinton and O.J. Simpson. But before we get her insights, the fine people of Gentlemen's Quarterly made damn sure we know Kim Kardashian's … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch Augmented Reality Put Furniture Into Empty Space
Technology Designing the future The future is here for architects and designers around the world. [Link]
Mashable » Euro 2016: How Cristiano Ronaldo played himself by ripping Iceland
Iceland's adorable underdog soccer team played Portugal (and its fútbol demigod, Cristiano Ronaldo) to a 1-1 draw in its Euro 2016 opener Tuesday. This unexpected result made The Mountain, among others, very happy. Iceland's players were also visibly elated after the final whistle. The island nation, with a population of just 330,000, is the least populous nation at Euro 2016 and … [Link]
Mashable » 7-year-old girl gets tackled by a dog to get the perfect slow-motion shot
A professional camera operator will always sacrifice their safety in order to get that shot. Well, apparently the 7-year-old behind this camera is an absolute pro, because she didn't even flinch as she captured this footage of her dog catching a frisbee in slow motion. In the YouTube description, the girl's dad admits that this maybe wasn't the best idea … [Link]
Mashable » Dating app Bumble now lets you swipe based on Spotify taste
Imagine this: You've just spent a month of your valuable time dating someone you think you really like. Then you discover that their favorite band is Chumbawamba. Now Bumble, the dating app that puts women in charge by letting them make the first move, is trying to take away any possibility of that nightmare. The dating app has teamed up … [Link]
Mashable » You'll soon be able to buy a HomeKit-powered ‘Apple House'
New homebuyers today have many things to choose from: wood floors or tile, granite or stainless steel countertops, central air or window units. But later this year, you'll be able to decide if you want to make your space a fully Apple-supported smart home, built from the ground up. Tucked into Apple’s two-hour-long new product presentation at its Worldwide Developers … [Link]
Mashable » This 9-year-old girl is already a successful wedding photographer
It’s wedding season, and couples are asking for a promising young photographer by name — even though she’s still in grade school. Regina Wyllie, at only 9 years old, is quickly becoming one of Scotland's most famous wedding photographers. She works with her father's company, KSG Photography. SEE ALSO: It's ok to cry happy tears after seeing this groom's reaction to … [Link]
Mashable » Cows, spiders and dogs kill more people in the U.S. than alligators
Alligator attacks on humans can be horrific — people pulled underwater, limbs thrashing. They are also extraordinarily rare incidents in the U.S. The attack on Tuesday night at a Disney resort in Orlando was, by all accounts, a parent's worst nightmare. A two-year-old boy standing just inside the water's edge was grabbed by an alligator and yanked under. His father … [Link]
Slashdot » Alien Contact Unlikely For Another 1,500 Years, Says Study
An anonymous reader writes: Astronomers at Cornell University predict based off estimates that alien contact is unlikely for another 1,500 years. MSN reports: "According to the astronomers, signals from Earth would need to reach half of all the solar systems in the Milky Way in order to be picked up by an intelligent life form. Given that signals from TV … [Link]
Mashable » Calvin Harris and Taylor Swift shake off all social media traces of their relationship
Sometimes, when a couple confirms their breakup via a coordinated, PR friendly tweet claiming the end of their relationship is totally amicable, there's more to the story. Tweet by tweet, the fairy tale love of Calvin Harris and Taylor Swift is currently unravelling as Harris not only deletes all mentions of Tay from his accounts, but also blocks Swiftie accounts. … [Link]
Popular Science » Missed The SpaceX Launch? Watch This Gorgeous New Video
Space Rocket power SpaceX's Falcon 9 launched two broadcasting satellite into orbit on June 15, 2016. [Link]
Popular Science » West Point Cadets Are Shooting Down Drones With Cyber Rifles
Military Training for the future of war We visited West Point to watch cadets train for future war scenarios… [Link]
Popular Science » Ancient Meteorite Was Once An Asteroid-Smasher
Space Fossilized evidence of a 470-million-year-old collision Usually we associate words like 'extinct' and 'fossil' with things like dinosaurs, not the chunks of falling rocks that probably killed them. [Link]
Mashable » Guy performs deadpan rendition of Drake's 'One Dance' ft. N64 games
"That's why I need a one dance, got a copy of Majora's Mask for N64 in my hand." YouTube user Seth Everman gives a creative, deadpan rendition of Drake's "One Dance" using random items in his home, all the while questioning his life trajectory for doing so. E3 2016 raises the bar with some next-gen cringiness Irish soccer fans interrupt reporter to … [Link]
Mashable » E3 2016 raises the bar with some next-gen cringiness
Filling three straight days of video game programming doesn't happen without a heaping handful of cringe. Whether in the form of woefully uncomfortable hosts, segments not cutting when they should or just celebrities wandering through high as kites, E3 2016 offer~ just as much cringe as it does great new games. We are equally thankful for both. Guy performs deadpan rendition of Drake's … [Link]
WIRED » Only The Onion Can Save Us Now
Two decades after it made its online debut, "America's Finest News Source" remains the one place to turn to during times of trouble. The post Only The Onion Can Save Us Now appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Steven Spielberg makes perfectly snarky comment about 'Fantastic Four' director Josh Trank
Don't mess with Steven Spielberg. In a candid interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the Academy Award winner managed to sneak in a very subtle diss aimed at Fantastic Four director Josh Trank. Spielberg and longtime collaborators Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm, and producer Frank Marshall were discussing the casual way they pick filmmakers, particularly newcomers, for franchises like Jurassic World and Star Wars, when writer Kim Masters asked how … [Link]
Mashable » Wizarding World raises wands in tribute to 22-year-old Orlando shooting victim
Members of every Hogwarts house came together Monday night to honor one Gryffindor. Luis Vielma, who was a 22-year-old employee at Orlando's Wizarding World of Harry Potter, was one of the victims of this week's devastating Orlando nightclub shooting. SEE ALSO: Orlando attack is a 'wake-up call' to stop dehumanizing LGBT people, advocates say Co-workers and friends of Vielma gathered at … [Link]
Mashable » Comics catch-up: All the great stuff happening in DC's 'Rebirth'
Getting into comics can seem daunting, given the sheer amount of story you need to catch up on. That's why every few years, major comic companies like DC like to start afresh, making it easier for new fans to jump in In that spirit, DC Comics just began a universe-changing event called Rebirth. After the first one-shot comic with that title, … [Link]
Slashdot » Pinterest Acquires Team Behind Fleksy; To Open Source Some Technology Designed For Blind
Pinterest has acquired the team behind the smart keyboard app Fleksy, it announced on Wednesday. The app will remain operational for the foreseeable future, the company adds, but the app update frequency will become minimal. What's interesting about the acquisition is that Pinterest says that it will be open-sourcing some of its components specialized for the blind and visually impaired. … [Link]
WIRED » Culture Podcast: Wow, We Really Didn’t Like Warcraft
On this week's WIRED Culture podcast, we're talking about director Duncan Jones' videogame adaptation, the return of Lifetime's best show, and Westeros. The post Culture Podcast: Wow, We Really Didn't Like Warcraft appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Microbubbles open brain’s barrier to make chemo more effective
A stream of tiny bubbles and a pulse of ultrasound can open the brain's protective barrier – boosting the dose of medication that can reach brain tumours [Link]
New Scientist – News » We now have the tech to fingerprint babies – but should we?
Babies can now have their fingerprints taken, which could help with vaccinations and finding missing children. But the technology makes some people uneasy [Link]
WIRED » Authorities Arrest an IT Worker From the Panama Papers Law Firm
An IT worker employed in Mossack Fonseca's Geneva law office has been accused of stealing a large amount of data from the Panamanian firm at the heart of the Panama Papers scandal. The post Authorities Arrest an IT Worker From the Panama Papers Law Firm appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Mercedes could bring wireless charging to the S-Class in 2017
What do you call a plug-in hybrid that you don't have to plug in? No, really, I want to know. Mercedes announced on Monday that it "should" have wireless inductive charging ready for the 2017 model year. Specifically, it aims to introduce the technology in its refreshed S500e plug-in, hybrid, full-size sedan. SEE ALSO: Mercedes planning hydrogen-powered plug-in hybrid crossover … [Link]
Popular Science » NASA Posters Recruit Mars Explorers
Space The Red Planet needs you NASA is getting serious about recruiting, and to beef up their outreach efforts they debuted some of the coolest graphics in recent history. With a style that's equal… [Link]
Popular Science » Pokémon's Augmented Reality Game Will Arrive In July
Entertainment Catch 'em all, in the world around you Pokémon Go will make its way to iOS and Android by the end of July… [Link]
Mashable » 'She Loves Me' to make Broadway history with first ever livestream
She Loves Me will become the first Broadway production to live stream a show later this month, part of a deal between nonprofit Roundabout Theater Company and streaming service BroadwayHD. The musical, which inspired the rom-com You've Got Mail, will get its online debut June 30. The show, which stars Laura Benanti, Zachary Levi and Jane Krakowski, was nominated for eight Tony … [Link]
Mashable » MashReads Podcast: Roald Dahl's 'BFG' is a gloriumptious children's book adults should reread
Reminder: "Don't gobblefunk around with words." This week on the MashReads Podcast, we explore the buckswashling, hopscotchy, propsposterous mind of Roald Dahl by reading The BFG, a tale of one girl's encounter with a dream-catching Big Friendly Giant. SEE ALSO: 12 Quotes From Roald Dahl for Book Lovers Then, because the The BFG is being made into an upcoming Steven Spielberg … [Link]
Mashable » This stealthy weed vape looks just like your car keys
All around you, stoners are hiding in plain sight. A new product from Vaped Vaporizers takes covert marijuana use to a whole new level of secrecy: A compact vaporizer that looks exactly like the keychain fob for a set of car keys. The Vaped Fob is a leaf vaporizer; this means you can put marijuana flower in it, as opposed to … [Link]
Slashdot » Executive Says Facebook Will Be All Video, No Text In 5 Years
Kellen Beck, writing for Mashable: Video must be doing well on Facebook, because an executive at the company just predicted that's all Facebook will be in five years. Nicola Mendelsohn, Facebook's vice president of European, Middle Eastern and African operations, said at a conference Tuesday that in five years, Facebook "will be probably all video," Quartz reported. Mendelsohn added that … [Link]
Mashable » The strange and gritty streets of West Hollywood, 1979-1983
“Yellow car and pantsuit on Hollywood Blvd."Image: Matt SweeneyIn 1979, 17-year-old Matt Sweeney left his home and headed to Hollywood with dreams of making it big as a filmmaker.It didn’t happen. Film production jobs never quite materialized, and Sweeney made ends meet by working in local photography shops. He spent his free time and weekends riding the bus and wandering the … [Link]
WIRED » Senate Democrats Are Filibustering for Gun Control. Watch Live
Sen. Chris Murphy is filibustering on the Senate floor right now to push for legislation that would prevent terror suspects from buying guns. The post Senate Democrats Are Filibustering for Gun Control. Watch Live appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » LIGO discovers new gravitational wave – and new era of astronomy
The detector's latest discovery means we are now firmly in a new era of astronomy – it matches up convingingly with what we already know about black holes [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Finalizes Android N APIs and SDK
Google today began distributing the Android N Final SDK. Google says developer feedback helped it wrap up the new APIs included in Android N, which are now available via the latest SDK. Joining the final SDK and APIs is Android N Developer Preview 4. Developers now have all they need to put together their Android N apps.
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Popular Science » City Living May Shorten Some Birds' Natural Lifespans
Animals So stressful here! City Living Sucks For Birds… [Link]
Mashable » Purchase your tickets for the 2016 Social Good Summit
This September, world leaders will convene in New York City at the annual United Nations General Assembly to discuss some of the most pressing issues of our time. During the course of the General Assembly, representatives of the U.N.'s 193 members states will make decisions on matters of peace, security and global crises that will affect us for generations to come. But the dialogue doesn't end … [Link]
New Scientist – News » First monkey genetically engineered to have Parkinson’s created
Engineering monkeys to have human brain diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s will help us to treat the conditions better – but not everyone likes the idea [Link]
Mashable » JetBlue offers free flights, fee waivers to families of Orlando victims
Sometimes, it's not about the money. JetBlue is providing free seats on flights to and from Orlando for the family and domestic partners of victims of the attack at Pulse, a popular gay nightclub, on June 12. Fee waivers are also available to those who need to make last minute changes to flights to or from Orlando. The night of … [Link]
Mashable » 'Outlast 2' is as scary as the first game, but with new twists
The E3 show floor is not the most effective environment in which to experience a horror game. Even with high-tech headphones on, it’s impossible to block out the sounds of countless other games and the milling crowd. So it’s pretty impressive that Outlast 2 managed to provide a few genuine scares even as I stood in front of a kiosk … [Link]
Mashable » Irish soccer fans interrupt reporter to cheer on his broadcast
In a briefly terrifying but eventually lighthearted maneuver, a Hungarian TV reporter named Mohay Bence, in France for the Euro 2016 football/soccer tournament, was spotted on camera by several Irish supporters. Things escalate from there, very literally, as they lift him up and start cheering around him. A journalist to the bitter end, Bence continues reporting the entire time and barely stutters as … [Link]
Mashable » How to play Facebook Messenger's hidden soccer minigame
Facebook Messenger has a new hidden game, and it may be even more addicting than the basketball one. In honor of Copa América and Euro 2016, Facebook has updated its Messenger app with a mini soccer game. SEE ALSO: Bacon, avocado and selfie emoji are on the way Like Messenger's last hidden game, the new soccer game is simple: try … [Link]
Slashdot » Intel x86s Hide Another CPU That Can Take Over Your Machine — You Can't Audit it
A report on BoingBoing, authored by Damien Zammit, claims that recent Intel x86 processors have a secret and power control mechanism implemented into them that runs on a separate chip that nobody is allowed to audit or examine. From the report: When these are eventually compromised, they'll expose all affected systems to nearly unkillable, undetectable rootkit attacks. Further explaining the … [Link]
Mashable » Kid Cudi calls for LGTBQ support in hip hop following Orlando shooting
There have been a slew of comments from folks around the world publicly mourning last weekend's horrific mass shooting in Orlando, and artists in the music industry want to add their support. Rapper and actor Kid Cudi is one of the many celebrities who have expressed their sorrow and frustrations on social media, but Cudi is took it a step further in … [Link]
Mashable » Executive says Facebook will be all video, no text in 5 years
Video must be doing well on Facebook, because an executive at the company just predicted that's all Facebook will be in five years. SEE ALSO: Facebook just became a much better place to share 360 photos Nicola Mendelsohn, Facebook's vice president of European, Middle Eastern and African operations, said at a conference Tuesday that in five years, Facebook "will be … [Link]
Popular Science » Netflix Goes Picture-in-Picture on iPad
Entertainment The update lets Netflix do what Apple Videos does Netflix addicts can now multitask on iPads with picture in picture. The company issued an update allowing picture in picture support not unlike the picture-in-picture… [Link]
Popular Science » This Smart Device Is Both A Phone And Anything Else You Want It To Be
Gadgets But it's not clear anyone knows what to do with it Preorders for a unique new smart device end at the end of this month, but it may take much longer to determine whether Runcible is a boondoggle or disruptive device. [Link]
Mashable » The GOP cut the only line about LGBT people from its Orlando statement. Why?
The Republican National Committee released a statement Sunday about the Orlando shooting that contained one sentence unequivocally condemning the attack for singling out lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people. "Violence against any group of people simply for their lifestyle or orientation has no place in America or anywhere else," it said. SEE ALSO: Orlando attack is a 'wake-up call' to … [Link]
Slashdot » US Company's China Employee Allegedly Stole Code To Help Local Government
Reader itwbennett writes: Xu Jiaqiang, a Chinese national, worked as a developer for an unnamed U.S. company's branch in China (a Reuters report says it's IBM) from November 2010 to May 2014, when he resigned voluntarily. A year later he was allegedly caught trying to sell stolen proprietary source code to U.S. undercover agents, who claimed they were starting a … [Link]
Mashable » The Apple Watch epitomizes how Apple lost its magic touch
This would have never happened if Steve Jobs was still alive. I've heard and seen this phrase overused since the Apple co-founder and former CEO passed in 2011. Everything software-related at Apple seemed to go down the crapper after he passed. I never thought I'd ever write those words myself, but that day has come. SEE ALSO: The Apple Watch's … [Link]
Popular Science » What We Can Learn From The Disney Alligator Attack Tragedy
Animals An alligator expert explains risks and safeguards for dealing with the reptiles Last night, a two year old boy was snatched from the shore of a man-made lagoon at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa in Orlando. [Link]
Mashable » Beloved broadcaster Craig Sager will work NBA Finals Game 6 with ESPN's crew
Rejoice, basketball fans. Beloved broadcaster Craig Sager, whose two-year battle with leukemia has both saddened and inspired, will work Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Sager, known equally for his sideline interviews and the flamboyant suits he wears while conducting them, reports on the NBA for Turner Sports. Meanwhile, ESPN owns the rights to the NBA Finals. But media rivalries … [Link]
Popular Science » Facebook Will Track What Physical Stores You Go Into
Technology And share the data with advertisers Facebook is going to know how many times a week you go to the grocery store, and every other store, and it will share that information with advertisers. Using the… [Link]
Mashable » Breastfeeding mother records her experience with public harassment
Breastfeeding mothers can't catch a break. Take, for example, Jessie Maher, a Connecticut woman who shared footage on Facebook of a man harassing her for breastfeeding her infant in the cafe area at a local Target. She posted the video on June 13, and by Wednesday, the view count was up to more than 5.2 million, and the share count well … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Hot Felon' just shared his first model photos
He's back! If, for a single second, you forgot about Jeremy Meeks, better known as Hot Felon, you probably won't be able to after you see these new photos. SEE ALSO: Jeremy Meeks, noted 'Hot Felon', is out of prison That's because they'll be branded onto your brain and hardwired into your every heartstring. Surprising absolutely no one, Hot Felon … [Link]
New Scientist – News » ‘Stomach tap’ to let obese people empty their gut after eating
A device that allows people who are obese to empty a portion of their stomach contents into the toilet after a meal has been approved for use in the US [Link]
Mashable » Hank Green, champion of YouTube community, launches guild for creators
LOS ANGELES — Hank Green, the voice of Team Internet, announced early Wednesday the launch of a first of its kind nonprofit designed by creators for creators. The Internet Creators Guild, which will open to creators in late June, aims to "increase the number of people in the world who can be create [sic] professionally…by providing the protection, representation and guidance that, … [Link]
WIRED » LIGO Has Detected Gravitational Waves for the Second Time
About 1.4 billion years ago, the universe gave scientists a Christmas present. The post LIGO Has Detected Gravitational Waves for the Second Time appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Safari 10 In macOS Sierra Deactivates Flash, Silverlight and Other Plug-Ins by Default
Apple's web browser Safari 10, which will ship with macOS Sierra, will disable Flash, Java, Silverlight, QuickTime and other plug-ins by default. The move will help the company improve the overall web browsing experience by focusing on HTML5 content. From a post on WebKit blog, authored by Apple's Safari team: When a website directly embeds a visible plug-in object, Safari … [Link]
Mashable » Pioneering LIGO observatory finds more ripples in space and time
For only the second time in history, two powerful scientific tools on Earth have directly detected ripples in the fabric of space and time sent out by two colliding black holes. On Dec. 26, 2015, the two identical instruments that make up the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) — located in Washington and Louisiana — recorded the signal from the collision … [Link]
Popular Science » Gravitational Waves From Colliding Black Holes Detected Again
Space LIGO experiment reports a second successful discovery LIGO Discovered a second set of gravity waves… [Link]
Mashable » Doughnuts and breakfast burritos somehow come together in the 'doughrito'
It's 2016, and everyone can get married. Luckily, some genius thought to wed the doughnut and the burrito. Surfin' Donuts, with multiple locations in California, is now serving the doughrito — a doughnut-filled breakfast burrito that we never would have imagined, but now can't forget. SEE ALSO: Sushi donuts food trend sprinkles the Internet with culinary delight Foodbeast took the liberty … [Link]
WIRED » WIRED Book Club: Boy, Ancillary Justice Keeps Challenging the Bejeezus Out of Us
Join us as we continue to navigate the many-voweled names, shifting POVs, and complex political machinations of Ann Leckie's Ancillary Justice. The post WIRED Book Club: Boy, Ancillary Justice Keeps Challenging the Bejeezus Out of Us appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » SpaceX's Falcon 9 Crashes Into Droneship
SpaceX failed to successfully land its Falcon 9 on a drone ship at sea on Wednesday. Prior to today's crash, the company was able to conduct three successful experimental landing of its used rocket in a row. SpaceX founder Elon Musk noted that the booster rocket had a RUD (rapid unscheduled disassembly, he explained) on droneship. From a CBS News … [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé dedicates beautiful 'Halo' performance to Orlando shooting victims
Beyoncé shared a tribute to the victims of the recent Orlando mass shooting at her latest concert. At the Detroit stop of her Formation World Tour on Tuesday night, the Lemonade singer introduced her performance of "Halo" with a message to the families of the deadly shooting that left 50 people dead and 53 injured at LGBTQ nightclub Pulse. "This next song … [Link]
Mashable » 'Elder Scrolls: Legends' is a thoughtful extension of the RPG world
When Bethesda announced it would host its first press conference at last year’s E3, fans of the studio knew that it meant big things were in the works. The announcement of a planned digital collectible card game, however, was not what many expected This year, though, demos of The Elder Scrolls: Legends playable on the E3 show floor proved that … [Link]
Popular Science » Coffee Doesn't Cause Cancer: World Health Organization
Health Here's the latest guess… Coffee, a drink known to be for closers, is off the danger list for cancer for now. The embattled caffeinated brewed beverage has been enegaged in a… [Link]
Mashable » Remember that flying saucer smartphone? Now you can actually buy it.
Around a year ago, we told you about the most uniquely designed smartphone we've seen in ages: The Runcible circular phone from Monohm. On Wednesday, the company announced that this quirky little mobile device is finally available for pre-order SEE ALSO: OnePlus 3 is practically the perfect Android smartphone Priced at $399, the Runcible is housed in "reclaimed ocean plastic fished out … [Link]
Mashable » A touch-sensitive home button on the iPhone 7 would be a great idea
The iPhone's home button could see its biggest change yet on the iPhone 7. The latest rumor suggests the iPhone 7, which won't be a radical departure, could come with a touch-sensitive home button that won't actually be clickable, according to MobiPicker. SEE ALSO: iPhone 7 might come in blue instead of Space Gray According to images obtained by the … [Link]
Mashable » On North West's third birthday, we honor her growing personal brand
Three years have passed since North West was born, and she is somehow yet to be corrupted by the craziness that surrounds her. Despite being half-Kim and half-Kanye, North West has displayed her own unique perspectives toward paparazzi, cameras, Snapchat and iPads. SEE ALSO: North West proves she is not a teen by rejecting Snapchat In honor of her third birthday, … [Link]
WIRED » Trump Spurns GOP Pieties to Meet With NRA on Terror List Gun Ban
Trump’s tweet makes it pretty clear who dictates the country's gun laws. And it puts the GOP establishment in a very awkward position. The post Trump Spurns GOP Pieties to Meet With NRA on Terror List Gun Ban appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Sportle's new app wants to be your streaming sports hub
The game is on, but how are you going to watch it? That's the main question that Sportle is looking to answer with its new app, which launches Wednesday. Headed by former Fox and NFL Network executive Adam Shaw and former head of product for MySpace Ali Tahmasbi, Sportle makes streaming major sporting events easy, even when they appear on different networks. Sportle, … [Link]
Slashdot » Bill Guarantees 50% Salary For Workers Laid Off With Non-Compete
Reader dcblogs shares a Computer World report: Non-compete agreements are controversial for many reasons, but what may be worst of all: Even if you are laid off from your job, a non-compete agreement may still apply. California has made non-compete agreements unenforceable, but Massachusetts has not. Some opponents say that's partly the result of lobbying by EMC, which has considerable … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter is using emoji to show you ads, so maybe cool it with the eggplants
What do the emojis you use most say about you as a person? That's what brands on Twitter will soon be trying to figure out after the social network announced a new feature Wednesday that lets businesses shape ad campaigns around the usage of a particular emoji. SEE ALSO: Twitter plays catch-up with Instagram, will let brands advertise multiple tweets … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber calls on his Belieber army to silence the press
Hollywood Life is a premiere destination if you want to find out whether or not Julianne Hough is flaunting her "insane abs" these days (she is). But if you ask Justin Bieber, it is a den of lies where truth, beauty and humanity crumble before our very eyes. Biebs issued a call to arms for the Beliebers to shut the … [Link]
Mashable » You can drink coffee again without worrying about cancer, except don't drink it too hot
The World Health Organization's research arm has downgraded its classification of coffee as a possible carcinogen, declaring there isn't enough proof to show a link to cancer. But the International Agency for Research on Cancer, or IARC, also announced in a report published on Wednesday that drinking "very hot" beverages of any kind could potentially raise the cancer risk, and … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram pups nuzzle up with their dads for a Father's Day photoshoot
Father's Day is this Sunday, and what better way for dogs to celebrate than spending time with their dads? Chantal Adair, the photographer behind The Dog Styler Instagram account, dressed up doggies with their daddies for a little father-puppy bonding. Because the greatest Father's Day gift of all is man's best friend. SEE ALSO: Instagram dogs pose with their mommies for Mother's … [Link]
Popular Science » Carbon Nanotubes Can't Handle a Space Elevator
Space According to new research, one flat could ruin the whole thing. Bummer. Carbon nanotubes probably aren't going to be our material solution for a space elevator. Researchers at the Hong Kong Polytechnic Institute figured out that even a… [Link]
New Scientist – News » A slow revolution in the skies will transform life on the ground
Early flight pioneers shrunk the world. Do today's aviation experimenters still have the power to radically change our lives, wonders Paul Marks [Link]
Mashable » Sushi donuts food trend sprinkles the Internet with culinary delight
We proudly present the latest drool-worthy food trend: the sushi donut. While we already know that donuts can make excellent sushi, Instagram user sobeautifullyraw has recently enlightened the world by showing us that sushi can also be transformed into deliciously beautiful donuts. The sushi donut is here to prove that we are suckers for things shaped like donuts, and that despite common beliefs, not … [Link]
WIRED » Even Indoor Kids Should Worry About California’s 30 Million Dead Trees
Drought, sudden oak death, and bark beetle are turning the Golden State's forests into kindling. The post Even Indoor Kids Should Worry About California's 30 Million Dead Trees appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » NFL's Martellus Bennett thinks children's books need more black stars. So he wrote his own.
Martellus Bennett had already noticed the problem. But it was put into sharp focus after his daughter, Austyn Jett, was born two years ago. "There aren't many children's books about black characters that are just going on adventures," the NFL star told Mashable this month. Black characters, he found, tend to star in children's books with directly racial themes. "My library … [Link]
Mashable » SpaceX misses landing on a drone ship in the ocean, breaking the company's streak
Well, landing rockets back on Earth isn't quite routine yet after all. Elon Musk's private spaceflight company SpaceX failed to stick what would have been the company's fourth consecutive successful landing of a rocket booster back on Earth on Wednesday morning. Instead, the Falcon 9 was seen on a company webcast landing on part of a drone ship in the … [Link]
Slashdot » Eight Of the World's Top 12 Smartphone Vendors Are Based In China
An anonymous reader writes: How serious and dangerous is China's offensive on Korean and Western mobile hardware brands? Extremely, according to research conducted between January and March by IC Insights, which predictably positioned Samsung and Apple atop the smartphone manufacturer hierarchy, only followed by a flurry of handheld vendors based in the Middle Kingdom. In fact, eight of the ten … [Link]
Mashable » Redfoo's virtual reality video for 'Lights Out' is like 'Back to the Future,' but with EDM
Imagine if Marty McFly were former LMFAO party boy Redfoo in a sequined blazer whose time machine was — rather than a DeLorean — a gaudy party bus. That's the premise behind his new virtual reality music video for "Lights Out," off his solo debut album Party Rock Mansion. Shot on a Headcase VR rig, the video takes viewers on Redfoo's … [Link]
Mashable » Jamie receives some troubling news in 'Outlander' sneak peek
This has been more than a tumultuous season for Jamie and Claire on Outlander, and Saturday's episode, promises to deliver another blow In the following sneak peek, which you're seeing first on Mashable, Dougal gives Jamie a letter that informs the Jacobite leader that the prince wants them gone. "Exile — that's what it is. They want rid of us … [Link]
Mashable » Fear not, 'Destiny' fans: Infusion isn't changing in 'Rise of Iron'
Infuse, the Destiny tool that enables players to permanently boost the stats on a weapon or piece of armor, won't be changing when Rise of Iron launches in September. We got confirmation straight from the source: Bungie game director Christopher Barrett, who leads the team working on the upcoming expansion. SEE ALSO: 'Destiny' ditches last-gen, is PS4 and Xbox One only in … [Link]
Popular Science » SpaceX Launch A Success, Landing Failed
Space Can't win 'em all One out of two isn't bad. [Link]
Slashdot » Access To Thousands Of Compromised Government Servers Selling For $6 On Black Market
An anonymous reader writes: Researchers have uncovered an underground market selling information of over 70,000 compromised servers. Russia-based Kaspersky Lab revealed that the online forum, named xDedic, seems to be operated by a Russian-speaking organisation and allows hackers to pay for undetectable access to a wide range of servers, including those owned by government, corporate and academic groups in more … [Link]
Popular Science » Columbia Is Turning Its Pesky Clothing Labels Into Sets of Survival Tools
Technology Turning trash into treasure Columbia’s new set of advertisements really seem to beat home that its gear is meant for the rugged outdoors. But now the outdoor retailer is taking a new step to prove… [Link]
Popular Science » Portable Centrifuge Lets Men Count Sperm At Home
Health Simple device to combat male infertility now approved by FDA The FDA has approved a portable sperm count detecting device. The device acts as a tiny centrifuge, separating the component parts of a semen sample so that the sperm is… [Link]
WIRED » Volcanoes Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Pinatubo’s Eruption With Some Epic Rumbles
As we mark the 25th anniversary of the Pinatubo eruptions, volcanoes in Colombia, Russia and Nicaragua keep rumbling. The post Volcanoes Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Pinatubo's Eruption With Some Epic Rumbles appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Watch corgis dance their butts off at prom
We threw a party for some corgis for the most special night of their lives: Prom. Let the dancing commence as you watch the most corg-alicious event of the century. A special thanks to our corgi prom guests: Cori, Drewbert, Flynn, Missy, Mugen, Nabi, Neville, Tobi, Wally and Winston.More details: http://on.mash.to/1UuDNHv Read more…More about Prom, Photography, Watercooler, Videos, and Corgis
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Mashable » Judge in Stanford rape case removed from another sexual assault case
A Northern California judge at the center of a recall campaign after his handling of a Stanford University sexual assault case was removed from a new sexual assault case Tuesday by the local district attorney. Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen used a prosecutor's authority to disqualify a judge to block transfer of the new sexual assault case to … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Why APIs Will Do to Fintech What Shipping Containers Did to Longshoremen
By Jan 13th 2018, EU banks will be required under the Revised Payment Service Directive (PSD2) to open payment and account services to third-party providers.
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WIRED » London’s Underground Gets a New Typeface Because 2016
With an all new '@' and '#.' The post London's Underground Gets a New Typeface Because 2016 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Inside China’s Plan to Beat America to the Self-Driving Car
Despite monstrous traffic and crazy roads, China has the right factors to host the first commercially available driverless cars. The post Inside China’s Plan to Beat America to the Self-Driving Car appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Thousands of Hacked Government and Corporate Servers Selling for $6 on Black Market
More than 70,000 hacked servers in 173 countries are being marketed to low-end hackers and nation-state attackers in a Russian underground forum. The post Thousands of Hacked Government and Corporate Servers Selling for $6 on Black Market appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Instagram’s Bro-iest Chef Turns Junk Food Into UPPER NEXT LEVEL Cuisine
Jacques La Merde's Instagram has gained thousands of followers by beautifully plating gas-station fare. The post Instagram's Bro-iest Chef Turns Junk Food Into UPPER NEXT LEVEL Cuisine appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Deep Learning Isn’t a Dangerous Magic Genie. It’s Just Math
Pundits often describe deep learning as an imitation of the human brain. But it's really just simple math executed on an enormous scale. The post Deep Learning Isn't a Dangerous Magic Genie. It's Just Math appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The World’s Refugees Find an Unlikely American Sanctuary: Idaho
Photographer Angie Smith documents the brave individuals working to make a new life in the US. The post The World’s Refugees Find an Unlikely American Sanctuary: Idaho appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Thought Warcraft Tanked? Nope—It Changed Blockbusters Forever
The videogame adaptation broke box-office records for a foreign-produced film in China. That's a trend worth paying attention to. The post Thought Warcraft Tanked? Nope—It Changed Blockbusters Forever appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Pebble Unleashes Special Edition Smartwatches On Kickstarter
Gadgets The Time Round, now shiny Pebble introduces rewards with their latest smartwatches including a shiny edition of the Pebble Time Round… [Link]
Slashdot » Trent Reznor: YouTube Is Built On the Back Of Stolen Content
An anonymous reader writes: Singer and record producer Trent Reznor has become the latest artist to attack Google's video service YouTube. "I find YouTube's business to be very disingenuous. It is built on the backs of free, stolen content and that's how they got that big," said Reznor in an interview with Billboard. Reznor was not speaking purely as an … [Link]
Mashable » Classic Disney characters if they were bitten by zombies and joined the undead horde
Who would survive the oncoming apocalypse in the Wonderful World of Disney? Would Mickey and his gang of buddies be able to survive the onslaught of the undead, or would he and his friends meet a gruesome fate? The answer: they’d be dead within a matter of minutes. Heck, they’d probably cause it. Here’s what we think the end result … [Link]
Mashable » The terrible, awful, no good, very bad newspaper industry — in charts!
Paper bad. TV good. Platforms dominant. That's the overarching message of the Pew Research Center's "State of the News Media" report issued on Wednesday. The annual study takes a close look at the U.S. news industry. It's a particularly big bummer this year if you like newspapers. To give you an idea of how bad it is, here's the report's … [Link]
Mashable » Watch live as SpaceX attempts to land another rocket on a drone ship Wednesday
SpaceX, Elon Musk's private spaceflight company, will attempt to launch not one but two communications satellites to orbit high above Earth Wednesday. After SpaceX gets those satellites off the ground, the company will attempt to successfully land their fifth Falcon 9 first-stage booster back on Earth after flying to space. You can watch the launch from Florida and landing live … [Link]
Mashable » 13-year-old comedian got a standing ovation for her Trump joke
This girl is the future of comedy. Lori Mae Hernandez is only 13, but she's already delivering some fresh, original stand up that could rival the likes of John Mulaney or Amy Schumer. SEE ALSO: Amy Schumer hilariously spoofs mobile commercials with intense new sketch On America's Got Talent, the talented teen received tons of laughs and a standing ovation … [Link]
Mashable » Safari will start blocking all Flash content in macOS Sierra
Google Chrome's development team announced in May that the browser will stop showing Flash content without prior user approval, except for a few top sites such as YouTube and Facebook. Now, with the advent of macOS Sierra, Apple's Safari browser is joining the party. But it's taking it a step further: It will replace Flash content with HTML5 if possible, … [Link]
Mashable » This is the first Indian city to install sanitary pad vending machines on a large scale
In an important step for menstrual hygiene, the western Indian city of Ajmer has become the first in the country to install sanitary napkin vending machines on a large scale, with around 70 of them being set up across the city. SEE ALSO: The business of periods: A history of hits and misses Only 12% of the 355 million Indian … [Link]
Mashable » Smash Mouth continues to fight with Twitter trolls about their 'reputation'
Twenty years ago, Smash Mouth were "all stars with their game on" — and now they're fighting hard on Twitter to hold onto that mantle. Hard, and shamelessly. The battle started over a year ago after a Twitter user accused Smash Mouth of only becoming famous because of their Shrek contributions, including "All Star." Since then, user after user have lodged … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch SpaceX's Launch And Landing Attempt At 10:29am ET
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WIRED » This Bizarre Private Jet Concept Might Fly—But It Won’t Take You Far
Lilium Aviation's electric, fan-powered vertical takeoff and landing commuter aircraft resembles a football glued onto a harmonica. The post This Bizarre Private Jet Concept Might Fly—But It Won't Take You Far appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Daniel Radcliffe shares what it was like to play a farting corpse in 'Swiss Army Man'
In the run up to the release of Swiss Army Man — an extremely unique movie starring Daniel Radcliffe as a gassy, talking corpse — the actor attempted to describe the film to a confused Stephen Colbert. Radcliffe gave a very comprehensive explanation of his new, "super fun" and one-of-a-kind movie, which co-stars Paul Dano. He enlightened Colbert on the plot, sharing that, … [Link]
Mashable » Apple TV's biggest pain points are going to get solved with next tvOS
At WWDC on Monday, Apple unveiled the next version of tvOS, its operating system for the fourth-generation Apple TV The latest Apple TV is only eight and a half months old, so the changes coming to the tvOS might not be as significant as some of the additions headed to iOS, macOS and watchOS. Still, make no mistake, the changes … [Link]
Mashable » Prince William makes history as cover star of gay magazine Attitude
LONDON — Prince William has made history as the first member of the royal family to be photographed for the cover of a gay publication. SEE ALSO: LGBTQ people share their stories of violence and resilience Prince William will appear on the front cover of gay magazine Attitude's July issue, which will hit newsstands on June 22. Prior to the cover … [Link]
WIRED » A Park Like No Other for an LA in Constant Flux
FAB Park is designed to “celebrate the California landscape” and act as “a demonstration garden." The post A Park Like No Other for an LA in Constant Flux appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Titanfall 2 Is Shaping Up to Be Beautiful Robo-Chaos
The mech-shooter sequel, coming this October for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, looks to be to be pretty thrilling, if our time with it at E3 is any indication. The post Titanfall 2 Is Shaping Up to Be Beautiful Robo-Chaos appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Walmart Experimenting With Robotic Shopping Cart For Stores
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Bloomberg: Bloomberg reports Walmart is working with a robotics company to develop a shopping cart that helps customers find items on their lists and saves them from pushing a heavy cart through a sprawling store and parking lot. The carts are a way for brick-and-mortar stores to stay relevant in the convenience … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Jim Gaffigan Show' Season 2 ramps up the celeb cameos and the absurdity
If Franz Kafka had been a comedian, he might have written The Jim Gaffigan Show. In Season 2 of his TV Land sitcom, which kicks off on June 19 at 10 p.m. ET, Gaffigan and company ratchet up their odd, slightly dystopian world view for more absurd situations and even a bit of social (media) commentary. At the center of … [Link]
Mashable » Drunk customer leaves $1,000 tip, returns the next morning to take it back
People can be extra generous when they're drunk, and extra regretful when they're sober. Bee Anantatho owns a popular Thai restaurant, Thailicious, in Edgewater, Colorado. Thailicious has been in the neighborhood for several years, and the restaurant's customers have reportedly always been loyal. This weekend, one of the restaurant's customers decided to show off his gratitude — by leaving $1,088 … [Link]
Mashable » How Yahoo derailed Tumblr
Marissa Mayer was running late. This time, it wasn’t for a dinner with skeptical advertisers nor a conference call with her inner circle of Yahoo executives. She was late for a rare meeting with much of the team at Tumblr, nearly two years after acquiring the startup for $1.1 billionThe biggest acquisition of Mayer’s tenure as Yahoo CEO, Tumblr was supposed … [Link]
Mashable » Jude Law plays a smoldering, badass pope in new series
It's the pope as you've never seen him before. In the first teaser trailer for Paolo Sorrentino's upcoming series The Young Pope, Jude Law smokes, strips off in front of a mirror, talks about himself as God and generally acts in a way you wouldn't necessarily expect the pope to act. SEE ALSO: The Pope basically became BFFs with 11 … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Autodesk Announces New Forge Platform APIs and Forge Fund Investments
Autodesk, a leading 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software provider, announced at Forge DevCon 2016 several updates to the Forge platform including the release of three new APIs; Data Management API, ">
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Mashable » You're cordially invited to shake your butt at corgi prom
Prom is an all-consuming monster that inspires worry about, but not limited to: your frilly dress, your ill-fitting tuxedo, your promposal (or lack thereof), your corsage, your boutonnière, your limo rental, your friend who barfed in your limo rental. But corgi prom is totally different. All these fluffy partiers have to worry about is making it to the refreshments table before the … [Link]
Mashable » This drone is controlled with a smartwatch, but is it any good?
In the past two weeks, I’ve crashed two drones, both of them broken beyond repair. Prior to ruining them, my flying record was impeccable. A DJI Inspire 1 and a Parrot Bebop both survived outings with me. Those two smartwatch-controlled ~ XEagle drones, however, weren't as lucky. SEE ALSO: DJI's Phantom 4 is the iPhone of drones and so much fun to fly The … [Link]
Mashable » Flotilla battle in London proves the debate over Europe has gone totally bonkers
LONDON — The debate over whether Britain should exit the European Union has reached a whole new, ridiculous level. On Wednesday morning, independent campaign group Fishing for Leave organised a fleet of boats to sail down the Thames. The idea sounded simple enough, and to start with it was — but then things escalated. SEE ALSO: 67 ways your life may … [Link]
Mashable » Indian sanctuary "arrests" 18 lions after 3 human deaths, culprit will get life sentence
Indian forest officials have "arrested" 18 lions from the Gir sanctuary in the western state of Gujarat, in a bid to find the animal responsible for three recent human deaths. SEE ALSO: More tigers have been poached in India this year than in all of 2015 The 18 lions were caged over the last two months, and are being kept … [Link]
Mashable » Rival football fans put differences aside for glorious ABBA sing-a-thon
Nothing brings people together quite like ABBA. The videos below, which were filmed in Paris on Sunday in the run-up to the Euro 2016 Ireland vs. Sweden game, are clear proof of this. SEE ALSO: Gleeful football fans discover world's tiniest elevator in France Sometimes you've just got to put your pre-match differences aside for the greater musical good. Have … [Link]
WIRED » Father’s Day Gift Guide: 12 Perfect Presents for Stay-at-Home Dads
He’s at home with the kids all day while you're working for the family. Give him something to make it all easier. The post Father's Day Gift Guide: 12 Perfect Presents for Stay-at-Home Dads appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
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Mashable » Avocado shortage proves ripe for enterprising thieves in New Zealand
If you're in love with anything avocado-related, spare a thought for New Zealanders. The country has been at the behest of unprecedented price rises on the much-loved fruit, which has resulted in the mass theft of them around the country. SEE ALSO: Food chain shuts down lying customer trying to get free avocados That's according to Avocado New Zealand CEO Jen … [Link]
Slashdot » Social Media Overtakes Television As Young People's Main Source of News, Says Report
An anonymous reader quotes a report from BBC: Of the 18-to-24-year-olds surveyed, 28% cited social media as their main news source, compared with 24% for TV. The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism research also suggests 51% of people with online access use social media as a news source. The report, now in its fifth year, is based on … [Link]
Mashable » Chinese couple celebrate 64 years with impossibly stylish photoshoot, him wearing suits she made
Talk about relationship goals. For their 64th wedding anniversary, a 95-year-old man in China put together a chic photoshoot with his wife to celebrate. Even better, all of the suits he wore in the pictures were made for him by his seamstress wife over the years. SEE ALSO: Grandmothers pose for impromptu fashion shoot, totally slay it The husband, Wang … [Link]
Mashable » Gleeful football fans discover world's tiniest elevator in France
Could this be the smallest hotel elevator in the world? The German football fans who filmed the above video clearly thought it was a contender. In the clip, which was shot at an unnamed hotel in Paris, the two men squeeze into the elevator next to each while barely suppressing fits of giggles. SEE ALSO: 8 huge USC linemen got … [Link]
Mashable » 'Removing' a stock app isn't the same as deleting it in iOS 10
One of the best-received news coming out of the WWDC was Apple's decision to finally let users uninstall its iOS stock apps. While some crucial apps, such as Messages and Phone, will still be undeletable, users will be able to remove more than 20 stock apps, saving space on their iDevices… …or maybe not. SEE ALSO: 10 things Apple didn't … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook launches suicide prevention tools for its 148 million Indian users
Last year, when Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone spoke publicly about her struggle with depression, she started an important discussion on mental illness, a subject that remains socially taboo in the country. Now, Facebook has launched updated support tools to help users with suicidal tendencies in India, in collaboration with mental health organisations Aasra and Padukone's Live Love Laugh Foundation. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Chinese village under siege by wild monkeys after tourism plans backfire
A tourism plan involving monkeys that was drawn up more than a decade ago has turned into a living nightmare for the locals of Xianfeng village in Sichuan, China. According to CCTV News, the villagers wanted to boost their local economy and therefore came up with the idea of using wild macaque monkeys to attract tourists. Apparently, they had been … [Link]
Mashable » Matt LeBlanc and James Corden race each other on teeny, tiny children's scooters
Forget about Top Gear: if you want to enjoy a high-octane race to the finish that comes with plenty of bizarre obstacles and a fair bit of smack talk, all you need is this clip from The Late Late Show With James Corden. Dubbed "Bottom Gear," the video features Corden and Matt LeBlanc racing each around a custom-made track on … [Link]
Mashable » 8 MSN Messenger emoticons that should be emoji
It's rare for Microsoft products to invoke a pleasant sense of nostalgia, but MSN Messenger is a piece of software that does. The instant messaging software has been long dead, with Microsoft pulling the plug on the service in 2014 — then called Windows Live Messenger — due to declining user numbers. Fifteen dutiful years to bored teenagers around the earth … [Link]
Slashdot » Asymmetric Molecule, Key To Life, Detected In Space For First Time
schwit1 quotes a report from Yahoo News: Scientists for the first time have found a complex organic molecule in space that bears the same asymmetric structure as molecules that are key to life on Earth. The researchers said on Tuesday they detected the complex organic molecule called propylene oxide in a giant cloud of gas and dust near the center … [Link]
Mashable » This baby elephant splashing around on its birthday will make your day
Singapore's Night Safari zoo welcomed its first baby elephant in six years on May 12, and everyone is still celebrating the good news. Weighing in at 192kg, the still-unnamed calf celebrated its first-month birthday on Sunday by splashing around happily in the zoo's ponds with its mum, Sri Nandong, and aunts. Carers at the zoo have said that both baby … [Link]
Mashable » We take Samsung Pay out to lunch
Samsung Pay launched in Australia Wednesday, but it will need a few more banking partners before it replaces my wallet. To begin with, only customers with cards issued by American Express or those with Citibank credit cards will have access to the mobile payments system. I had an American Express credit card on hand, so decided to load it up, … [Link]
Mashable » 700 in Singapore hold vigil for Orlando gay club shooting victims
SINGAPORE — Singaporeans have been brought together by the shocking mass shooting over the weekend that killed at least 50 at a gay club in Orlando, Florida. On Tuesday evening, more than 700 people came to a candlelight vigil for the victims. They held up glow sticks because open flames are not allowed in parks here. 
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Mashable » Alligator drags toddler into water near Disney resort
An alligator dragged a 2-year-old boy into the water near Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa in Orlando on Tuesday evening and local authorities are searching for the child. The family of five was visiting from Nebraska, said Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings. The father tried to rescue his son from the alligator but was unsuccessful. Demings said more than 50 … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung Pay arrives in Australia to try and eat Apple's lunch
More than eight months after Apple Pay launched in Australia, Samsung Pay has arrived and it's trying to make nice with the local banks. The mobile payments service is now available on compatible Samsung smartphones including the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy Note 5, but only to customers who bank with Australian launch partners, American Express and Citibank. If you have an American … [Link]
Mashable » Internet falls in love with British grandma's polite Google search
People on the Internet aren't exactly known for their British politeness — that is until Grandma May came along. Her grandson, Ben John, shared his sweet nan's antics with the world on Thursday and people bowed down to her perfect manners. SEE ALSO: Nope, Google isn't filtering search results to shield Hillary Clinton You see, 85-year-old May Ashworth likes to … [Link]
Slashdot » Peter Thiel's Lawyer Wants To Silence Reporting On Trump's Hair
An anonymous reader writes: Follow the report that Gawker has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after facing multiple lawsuits funded by tech billionaire Peter Thiel, it's being reported that Thiel's lawyer, Charles J. Harder, is threatening to sue Gawker for reporting on the company that made Donald Trump's hair, claiming copyright prohibits Gawker from republishing his threat. He sent the … [Link]
Mashable » This adorable gorilla is really good at sign language
Can animals really communicate with humans? Koko might answer that question once and for all. In the new documentary Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People, the BBC gives audiences a glimpse into the everyday life of Koko and her teacher Penny Paterson, who has taught the gorilla how to communicate with humans through sign language. Koko even has some celebrity friends: Leonardo DiCaprio and William … [Link]
Mashable » Why doesn't anyone listen to Jeff Goldblum? A new song explores this important issue.
Poor Jeff Goldblum. No ever listens to him, despite his informed warnings and educated demeanor in films such as Jurassic Park and Independence Day. Over and over again, people have needlessly died because they have ignored his sage advice on dinosaur genetics and the danger of alien invasions. Fortunately, the problem is addressed in a song called "No one listens (to Jeff Goldblum)" … [Link]
Mashable » Kangaroo makes an unexpected breakfast visit to a café
Only in Australia can you dine on scrambled eggs with a kangaroo on the side… of the table. That's what happened at Goldies Coffee House in Melbourne on Tuesday, where a volunteer from Helping Hands Animal Rescue saved the day by helping a lost roo out of the café. SEE ALSO: This golden mole is an exceptionally rare sight in Australia's outback … [Link]
Mashable » Can emoji and 'invisible ink' make Apple's iMessage cooler than Snapchat?
iMessage will soon be a lot more expressive. Apple's Messages app is slated for a massive overhaul in iOS 10. Among the planned features: stickers, doodles, handwritten messages, "invisible ink," custom animations and support for third-party apps. SEE ALSO: Hands-on with Apple's iOS 10 at WWDC If all that sounds familiar, it's likely because many of the features are similar … [Link]
Mashable » Stirring portraits show Great Depression migrants during a moment of calm
Image: Arthur Rothstein/Library of CongressIn 1935, the federal government formed the Resettlement Administration to help provide aid and relief to rural farmers and workers struggling during the Great Depression.One of the primary efforts of the RA (which in 1937 was transferred to the Department of Agriculture and renamed the Farm Security Administration) was to set up relief camps for the thousands … [Link]
Mashable » Australian football gets its first women's league in historic move
It's a great day for Australian sport. In news that makes a play for equality on the sporting field, women will now be able to play in the Australian Football League (AFL) at the highest level in Australia. On Wednesday, the AFL announced it would be launching a women's league across the country. SEE ALSO: Australia's female soccer players probably … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2300: Think Differential!
Privacy can be so un-personal! [Link]
Slashdot » Air, Land, Sea, Cyber: NATO Adds Cyberspace To Operation Areas
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Phys.Org: On Tuesday, NATO decided to make cyber operations part of its war domain, along with air, sea, and land operations. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said the decision is not aimed at any one particular country, just that allies need to be able to better defend themselves and respond to computer network … [Link]
Mashable » Schoolboy Q turned the Cry Jordan meme into an album cover
The Crying Jordan now has its own album cover, whether Michael Jordan likes it or not. Schoolboy Q took to Twitter on Tuesday to announce that Blank Face, his followup to 2014's Oxymoron, will be released July 8. He also shared the album's cover, which invokes the Crying Jordan meme, except it's in black and white and Jordan's actual crying face … [Link]
Slashdot » Hacker Steals 45 Million Accounts From Hundreds of Car, Tech, Sports Forums
An anonymous reader quotes a report from ZDNet: A hacker has stolen tens of millions of accounts from over a thousand popular forums, which host popular car, tech, and sports communities. The stolen database contains close to 45 million records from 1,100 websites and forums hosted by VerticalScope, a Toronto-based media company with dozens of major properties, including forums and … [Link]
Mashable » 'Matilda' star Mara Wilson comes out on Twitter as queer
There is no right time or wrong place to come out — and on Monday, former child star Mara Wilson chose Twitter to tell her story. Wilson, an author and storyteller best-known for her role in the movie Matlida, has become something of a Twitter celebrity in recent years. On Monday, the actress decided to come out to her 277,000 followers, … [Link]
Mashable » This sleek leather wallet has a hidden iPhone charger
I live in a constant state of fear that my iPhone will run out of juice. I keep charging cables all over my house, I always scan cafes and airport lounges for available power outlets, and I almost never leave the house without a spare Mophie. I'm basically the Bill Hader character from that T-Mobile commercial from a couple of … [Link]
Mashable » Tiny arms fail man in T-Rex costume on 'American Ninja Warrior'
For a dude in a T-Rex costume, Reko Rivera was pretty impressive on the latest episode of American Ninja Warrior. Sadly, like the dinosaur, Rivera was gone too soon, falling into a pool of water. The wildly cheering fans, however, showed him their support was not extinct. Read more: http://on.mash.to/1USakD2 Read more…More about Tv, Television, Tv Show, T Rex, and Entertainment
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WIRED » Clear Some Wall Space and Download These NASA Recruitment Posters Now
NASA’s "Mars Explorers Wanted" posters are perfect for any room in your home—especially the rec room. The post Clear Some Wall Space and Download These NASA Recruitment Posters Now appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Online Loans Made In China Using Nude Pictures As Collateral
HughPickens.com writes: There is more than one way to get a student loan in China as People's Daily Online reports that many Chinese university students use their nude pictures as IOUs on online lending platforms, putting themselves at the risks of having everybody — including their parents — see them naked. Borrowers are also required to upload pictures of their … [Link]
Mashable » Kerry Washington designs purse for victims of domestic abuse
For the third year in a row, Scandal actress Kerry Washington has announced a partnership with the Allstate Foundation's Purple Purse, an initiative to alleviate the financial burden of those experiencing domestic abuse. As part of its #FreeToWalk campaign, the initiative released a short film online, which, according to People, captures the struggles of a real mother dealing with domestic violence and financial abuse. The video … [Link]
Mashable » Booking DJs is a breeze with this app
A new app is trying to make it a little easier out there for up-and-coming DJs. AGNT, which launched on Tuesday at the EDMBiz Conference and Expo in Las Vegas, is a desktop platform and mobile app that connects DJs with event organizers "in a complete end-to-end process." Built by EDM insiders Mike Henderson, Viet Nguyen and David Nguyen, it has access to … [Link]
WIRED » Why Zika Is No Reason to Cancel the Olympics
If Zika were so dangerous that the Olympics should be canceled, no one would be traveling in and out of Zika-affected areas. The post Why Zika Is No Reason to Cancel the Olympics appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » The Orlando shooter's sexuality doesn't matter. It's still a hate crime.
While searching for answers in the aftermath of trauma, we may have misplaced our focus. Conversations about Sunday's attack at an Orlando LGBTQ nightclub have begun to center around shooter Omar Mateen's sexuality, after claims that he used gay dating apps and frequented queer nightclubs. Mateen's ex-wife and local queer men told the media stories of his attraction to men. While motivations … [Link]
WIRED » Revealed: Yet Another Group Hacking For China’s Bottom Line
China’s nation-state hackers are legion. A new group uncovered recently has been looking out for the country's economic interests, according to researchers. The post Revealed: Yet Another Group Hacking For China's Bottom Line appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
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