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.
WIRED » In the Science of Civilizations, Brexit Is the European Union’s Reckoning
Scientists who study long term trends in civilizations say the Brexit vote is a symptom of larger problems within the European Union. The post In the Science of Civilizations, Brexit Is the European Union's Reckoning appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » The progressive president that time forgot
Editor's note: This is the twenty-third entry in the writer's year-long project to read one book about each of the U.S. Presidents in the year prior to Election Day 2016. You can also follow Marcus' progress at the @44in52 Twitter account and with this 44 in 52 Spreadsheet. When an editor asked me how best to describe the next president … [Link]
Mashable » YouTube/Vine heartthrob Cameron Dallas headed to Netflix
LOS ANGELES — Netflix has tapped Vine and YouTube star Cameron Dallas for a new unscripted series. The Los Gatos-based streaming giant announced the yet-to-be-titled series on Wednesday, just one day before the massive online video conference VidCon. The series will follow Dallas and his friends and family "as he looks to take his career to the next level," Netflix … [Link]
Mashable » Drone captures beautiful wedding ceremony then crashes into a tree
Nothing says beauty or romance at a wedding like a loud drone flying overhead. Sure, we get it, the shots that a videographer can capture on a drone can be stunning and practically impossible without a drone. But it also comes with the very real possibility that the drone could come crashing down and slice dear Aunt Carol's head open. And … [Link]
Mashable » Kendall Jenner joins Marilyn Manson as part of new Goth Squad
Fashion has a new squad, and it has nothing to do with Taylor Swift. This new gang is all about the dark side, thanks to New York designer Marc Jacobs and his latest fall 2016 campaign. Call them the Goth Squad. Over the course of the past few weeks, the designer's been unveiling the latest photographs for fall including images … [Link]
Slashdot » German Government Agrees To Ban Fracking Indefinitely
An anonymous reader writes: On Tuesday, the German coalition government agreed to ban fracking for shale gas indefinitely. Reuters reports: "Test drilling will be allowed but only with the permission of the respective state government, officials said. German industry is keen to keep the door open to fracking — which involves blasting chemicals and water into rocks to release trapped … [Link]
Mashable » Wow! Facebook Reactions are coming to virtual reality.
Since buying the virtual reality company Oculus, maker of the Oculus Rift, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has made it very clear that the acquisition wasn't simply an experiment, but an investment in the company's future. On Wednesday, Facebook doubled down on that sentiment by enhancing one of its central features. Now you can add Reactions (those animated emoji on Facebook) to Facebook 360 videos when using … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Zika virus prompts increase in unsafe abortions in Latin America
Early signs suggest the fallout from Zika includes a rise in illegal and unsafe abortions throughout Brazil, Ecuador and Venezuela [Link]
Mashable » It's crowded in the digital kitchen, but Tastemade's not fazed
SANTA MONICA, California — One of the first noticeable things Inside Tastemade's massive warehouse space — aside from its six kitchen sets — is a large map of the world. 
Image: saba hamedy/mashableThe wall art, which is sandwiched between several large TV screens that display Tastemade content on an infinite loop, showcases small circular photos of creators within the digital … [Link]
Mashable » Do not make the mistake of telling Martha Stewart you're famous
Martha Stewart either has the most sincere or the most Machiavellian social media presence of any celebrity, and we are lucky to live in her world. Most recently, she posted a photo of Kim Kardashian's bestie Jonathan Cheban and let everyone know that she doesn't know who the f*ck he is. Same, Martha. SEE ALSO: You can stop wondering what Martha … [Link]
Slashdot » Europe's Robots To Become 'Electronic Persons' Under Draft Plan
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Yahoo News: Under the European Union's new draft plan, Europe's growing army of robot workers could be classed as "electronic persons," with their owners liable to paying social security for them. Robots are only becoming more prevalent in the workplace. They're already taking on tasks such as personal care or surgery, and … [Link]
Mashable » 9 true-crime podcasts you should download immediately
When Serial shot to fame, you'd be forgiven for thinking it was the only true-crime podcast worth downloading. The genre, however, is diverse and steadily growing — with stories that offer insights into nearly every aspect of criminal investigation and the effects of crime on individuals and society. So what else is out there? Here are some stand-out shows for true-crime … [Link]
WIRED » Watch Liquid Nitrogen White Walkerize a Watermelon
You’ve seen it on fancy cooking shows and in night clubs, but here's how household objects behave after taking a polar dip into liquid nitrogen. The post Watch Liquid Nitrogen White Walkerize a Watermelon appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » The New Censorship: 'How Did Google Become The Internet's Censor and Master Manipulator?'
An anonymous reader writes: Robert Epstein from U.S. News and World Report writes an article describing how Google has become the internet's censor and master manipulator. He writes about the company's nine different blacklists that impact our lives: autocomplete blacklist, Google Maps blacklist, YouTube blacklist, Google account blacklist, Google News blacklist, Google AdWords blacklist, Google AdSense blacklist, search engine blacklist, … [Link]
Mashable » Kim Kardashian West tweets her support of the Democrat gun control sit-in protest
Isn't it the best when social media stars use their power for good? Kim Kardashian West just tweeted her support of today's Democratic sit-in protest in the U.S. Capitol. Over 80 Democratic Congressmen and women are sitting on the House's floor, insisting that Congress take action on gun control. SEE ALSO: Why the House Democrats' gun control sit-in is only playing out on … [Link]
Mashable » Bruno Mars & Bruce Springsteen are latest artists to sign DMCA reform letter
An open letter to Congress calling for changes to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act has now garnered signatures from over 500 artists — including new additions Bruce Springsteen and Bruno Mars — and more than 20 companies, according to the letter's organizer, prominent music manager Irving Azoff. At the time of its release on Monday, 180 performers and songwriters — … [Link]
Mashable » Elizabeth Banks was apparently 'too old' at 28 to play Mary Jane in 'Spider-Man'
Another day, another actress facing ageism of Hollywood. Actress Elizabeth Banks sat down with Glamour, revealing she was deemed "too old" to play Mary Jane in the 2002 Spider-Man franchise, despite being only 28 years old — barely two years older than lead actor Tobey Maguire. “I screen-tested for the role of Mary-Jane Watson in the first Spider-Man movie, opposite Tobey Maguire. Tobey and … [Link]
WIRED » The Cheapest Kindle Gets Thinner, Lighter, and Speedier
You’ve got no shortage of expensive Kindle options, but the entry-level just got revved up. The post The Cheapest Kindle Gets Thinner, Lighter, and Speedier appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Chinese-Made Drone Crashes In Pakistan
Military Go home, Predator drone clone Drone clone. [Link]
Mashable » Artistic mom's lunch bags are endlessly amusing works of art
When a mom names her son Kale, you know she has some creativity up her sleeve. Every day for the past few months, Jenn Aguilar from Calgary, Canada, has been documenting the "hand drawn lunch bag adventures" she creates for her sons Kale, age 14, and Konnor, age 12, on Instagram. SEE ALSO: This artist creates insanely intricate artworks out of … [Link]
Mashable » Kid-friendly smart watch tells them when to brush their teeth, so you don't have to
Getting a small child to brush their teeth can feel like hosting a nightly WWE wrestling match in your bathroom. But the new icon-based Octopus watch for kids ages 3 to 8 aims to help with this and other daily habits. The Octopus watch's Kickstarter campaign has raised more than $231,000 in pledges — more than four times its $50,000 fundraising … [Link]
Mashable » Sleeping black hole awakens to devour doomed star
A sleeping giant at the center of a galaxy has awoken: A normally dormant, monster black hole has been found shredding a star that ventured too close to the cosmic beast. This stellar slaughter was spotted by scientists who study the X-rays bouncing around the swirling disk of matter surrounding the giant black hole. The method used to analyze this … [Link]
Mashable » Newly-detected gravitational waves are revealing the complex lives of black holes
For millions of years, two incredibly massive stars orbited one another in a distant part of space. The stars lived their lives circling one another as companions (or possibly frenemies). Eventually, those two stars reached the ends of their lives, collapsing to form two black holes that continued to orbit one another for millions more years. The two black holes … [Link]
Slashdot » C-SPAN Uses Periscope and Facebook Live To Broadcast The House Sit-In
An anonymous reader writes from a report via The Washington Post: C-SPAN has made history for resorting to Periscope to live stream a sit-in on the House floor. C-SPAN spokesman Howard Mortman said: "This is the first time we've ever shown video from the House floor picked up by a Periscope account." C-SPAN had to rely on Periscope for a … [Link]
Mashable » Forget Darth Vader. This is the 'Rogue One' character that has Star Wars fans buzzing
Since 2008, the Star Wars galaxy has been caught between two separate entertainment spheres: the live action world of the movies, and the animated world of Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels. Characters have crossed over from live action to the cartoons — witness Anakin Skywalker, a hero in Clone Wars, and his alter ego Darth Vader, the villain … [Link]
WIRED » Hey, Congress, Here’s How You Use Periscope
US Rep. Scott Peters, who has been live-streaming the #nobillnobreak sit-in on Periscope, called on his fellow House members to download the app. The post Hey, Congress, Here’s How You Use Periscope appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » 24 Vehicles We’d Rather Meet in Traffic Than a Dodge Viper
The biggest problem with the hard to drive, easy to spin Viper has always been the person who said “I want that car, and I’m gonna drive it to work.” The post 24 Vehicles We'd Rather Meet in Traffic Than a Dodge Viper appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » How to fake taking very serious notes at meetings
Anyone who has ever had the pleasure of attending a meeting knows that it's essential to pay very close attention to everything that happens. And to ensure you remember everything, it's always best to take some notes. Or if you're a normal human and that sounds boring, you could always use this Redditor's guide to note-taking in meetings. SEE ALSO: Kid … [Link]
New Scientist – News » NATO says the internet is now a war zone – what does that mean?
The military alliance has designated cyberspace as an operational domain for war alongside land, sea and air – here's how states are defending themselves [Link]
Popular Science » Brown Bear Moms Use 'Human Shields' To Protect Their Cubs
Animals Between a bear and a hard place Location, location, location… [Link]
Popular Science » Watch House Democrats Occupy The Floor On Periscope
Technology Periscope Picks Up Where C-Span Was Cut Off House Democrats have taken to the House floor today, literally staging a sit-in in protest of gun control measure failures by the body as a whole, and because House… [Link]
Mashable » Demi Lovato lasted an entire 24 hours without social media
Demi Lovato returns to Twitter less than 24 hours after "quitting" social media. Though she initially wanted a break from all the haters, she just couldn't let them get between her and her fans. Read more…More about Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Social Media, and Demi Lovato
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Mashable » That's one way to cool down a tent on a hot summer day
Roughin' it in a tent has its fair share of charm, but it's definitely not always ideal. From laying on the hard ground to having a thin screen as privacy, it can be hard to adjust to camping life. But there are some conveniences that some humans simply cannot do without, mostly air conditioning. Don't worry though, this camper has … [Link]
Mashable » The slightest exposure to this tree will probably kill you, NBD
Here it is, proof that Mother Nature hates us. Here, YouTube channel Thoughty2 details the hateful attributes of the Manchineel: the world's deadliest tree. The tree is so dangerous that eating its tasty and apple-like fruits, touching its acid-like sap, or simply standing underneath it can result in horrible injury and death. NBD, just the Earth trying to kill you. … [Link]
Slashdot » WiFi-Connected Hard Drive Fits a Plex Server In Your Pocket
An anonymous reader cites an Engadget report:Over the years we've seen Plex's media software run across a number of different devices, from PCs to game consoles to NAS and cellphones. Now, it's teamed up with Western Digital for what it says is the first portable Plex Media Server. The hardware is handled by the My Passport Wireless Pro, a battery-powered … [Link]
Mashable » Dogs throw raging summer luau party in pool full of tennis balls
We humans tend to assume we're the only species that throws summer parties. We're the only ones who rent out party venues, sure, but once you're beyond that hurdle, many other species love to get down. Case in point is the "First Day of Summer Luau Party" held by Happy Trails doggie daycare and kennel in Virginia. If it's not clear what … [Link]
New Scientist – News » LIGO black hole pair may be stars that lived and died together
We’ve now seen enough gravitation waves to start wondering about the formation of the binary black holes that cause the signals when they spiral in and collide [Link]
Mashable » West Coast wildfires intensify in record-breaking heat
Wildfires on the West Coast have intensified thanks to record-breaking heat. At least six people have died from heat-related causes this summer, while more than 800 California residents have been forced to evacuate their homes. The extreme heat is expected to last through mid-July. More details: http://on.mash.to/28Q~ Read more… More about Death, Evacuation, West Coast, California, and Wildfires
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Mashable » Arizona man forgoes kitchen for the sun-fueled baking powers of his Lambo
You know the old saying: "It's hot enough to bake cookies on the dashboard of a Lamborghini." One Arizonan appears to successfully fry some steaks on a baking pan on the ground – although it happens so fast that it's hard to tell if someone sneakily pre-cooked one side of each slab. We are then transported to his magical Lamborghini, whose … [Link]
Mashable » SoundCloud takes on Spotify with new Suggested Tracks feature
In a move to compete with Spotify's popular Discover Weekly feature, SoundCloud announced Suggested Tracks, which recommends music to users based on their past streams. The feature began rolling out on Wednesday and can be found in the new Discover tab on the site and via the search field in the app. In a statement announcing the launch, SoundCloud said … [Link]
Mashable » Cheetos-flavored mac and cheese bites are coming to Burger King
Burger King and Cheetos have partnered up on what is likely a nutritionist's worst nightmare: Mac n' Cheetos. These are, in essence, small rolls of macaroni and cheese, deep-fried in a crispy shell of orange Cheetos dust. They resemble Cheetos Puffs in appearance, but pulling them apart reveals a melty interior. Let that sink in for a moment. 
You good? … [Link]
Mashable » Apple's macOS Sierra: Siri is coming to a laptop near you
Mashable’s Senior Tech Correspondent Christina Warren gives you a first look at macOS Sierra, Apple's latest operating system for Mac. It launches fall 2016 as a free download for most users. The public beta launches in July.More details: http://on.mash.to/28NNfSB Read more…More about Apple, Tech, Os X, Apps Software, and Dev Design [Link]
Mashable » Teen cancer survivor stuns Simon Cowell on 'America's Got Talent'
It takes something special to impress Simon Cowell, but whatever it is, 16-year-old Calysta Bevier has it in spades. The singer wowed the judges on America's Got Talent with her gorgeous rendition of Rachel Platten's "Fight Song," and her astounding story — Bevier is a survivor of Stage 3 ovarian cancer — made the audition even more heartwarming. "I just had this … [Link]
Popular Science » Electric NSX Will Take on Pikes Peak
From Our Blogs: Speed Lab The prototype is three times as powerful as last year's entry The Acura NSX all electric prototype will race the 2016 Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 26, the 100th anniversary of the race. [Link]
Popular Science » Satellite Watchers Find America's Latest Space Secret
Space Spying on spies in the skies There are secrets space can’t keep. [Link]
Slashdot » Battle of the Secure Messaging Apps: Signal Triumphs Over WhatsApp, Allo
There is no shortage of messaging apps out there, so which one should you be using? If you care about your privacy, you would want your messaging client to be end-to-end encrypted. This narrows down the list to WhatsApp, Signal, and Allo. The Intercept has evaluated the apps to find which among the three is the best from the privacy … [Link]
Mashable » What changed for 'Call of Duty' after all the YouTube hate? Nothing
The Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare reveal wasn't well-received on YouTube. Okay, that's an understatement: The game's debut trailer currently ranks as the most disliked trailer in the site's history (Justin Bieber's "Baby" holds the #1 overall — sorry Biebs). So how have things been going at Activision since the Internet Hate Brigade descended in early May? SEE ALSO: 'Call of Duty: … [Link]
Mashable » The internet adores this cat's gentle touch
A gentle Japanese cat is delighting the internet with its soft swats and compassionate care as its owner dangles a cherry in front of its face. SEE ALSO: Mirror kitty returns to engage in mind-boggling Catception The video has received more than 45,000 retweets and 57,000 likes at the time of writing. The cat's owner, @kyoumetan on Twitter, also shared … [Link]
WIRED » Culture Podcast: Finding Dory Found a Lot of Money This Weekend
It was a big weekend at the box office for Pixar—and a big weekend for your WIRED Culture team to watch a lot of great TV. The post Culture Podcast: Finding Dory Found a Lot of Money This Weekend appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » First human CRISPR trial given go-ahead: your questions answered
The first human trial involving the revolutionary CRISPR genome editing technique could start before the year is out. New Scientist explains what it involves [Link]
Mashable » Risky South Pole rescue saves 2 sick workers from isolated research station
A rare wintertime rescue attempt at the South Pole has succeeded in bringing two sick workers for the National Science Foundation (NSF) away from the frigid pole and to the British Antarctic Survey's Rothera Research Base, which is located on the Antarctic Peninsula, about 1,500 miles north of the pole, the NSF announced on Wednesday. The plane arrived at Rothera … [Link]
Mashable » Converse intros Chuck Taylors with Bluetooth guitar pedal inside
The Chuck Taylor from Converse has always been popular with rock stars. Now, embedded technology has made the sneaker even more useful to musicians. The Converse All Wah literally puts a guitar wah-wah pedal in your shoes, allowing you to twist your guitar's sound with no need to precisely place your foot on a bulky, sometimes unstable external guitar pedal … [Link]
Slashdot » Advertiser That Tracked Around 100M Phone Users Without Consent Pays $950,000
Mobile advertising firm InMobi will be paying a fine of $950,000 and revamp its services to resolve federal regulators' claims that it deceptively tracked locations of hundreds of millions of people, including children. Ars Technica reports:The US Federal Trade Commission alleged in a complaint filed Wednesday that Singapore-based InMobi undermined phone users' ability to make informed decisions about the collection … [Link]
Mashable » One 'Game of Thrones' star doesn't think that horrible Sansa theory is possible
Praise the old gods and the new — one Game of Thrones star doesn't think Sansa Stark is pregnant after all. Admittedly, the pregnancy theory's got legs. Sansa declared in episode 5 that she can "still feel" Ramsay Bolton's assault — a statement many fans have interpreted as evidence of her pregnancy. A few episodes later, Ramsay smugly told Sansa, "You can't … [Link]
Mashable » Pretty cool that Ned Stark turned up in 'Battle of the Bastards'
Dad? Is that you? Clever Redditor, fermiondensity, ~ the r/GameOfThrones subreddit spotted an unexpected soldier in the "Battle of the Bastards." SEE ALSO: Here's why we didn't see Jon Snow's direwolf, Ghost, during 'Battle of the Bastards' 
The Redditor's post pointed to a distinct headless horseman, noting that it looks almost exactly like Eddard Stark (post-mortem). Clearly the post is meant as … [Link]
Mashable » Taping over your computer microphone does nothing — here's what to do instead
When Mark Zuckerberg recently posted a photo with his computer in the background, it revealed his paranoia about hackers tapping into not only his webcam, but his microphone, too. SEE ALSO: NFL Twitter account hacked soon after Drake's, Twitter 'checking' into leaks The photo shows the internal microphone, right next to the line in/out, of the Facebook CEO's MacBook covered with … [Link]
Mashable » Stunning looks from Broadway’s 'The Lion King' get a time-lapse treatment
The Disney Style team is back to recreate another classic Disney transforma~ Inspired by the bold looks from The Lion King Broadway musical, stylists transformed one woman into high-fashion versions of four key Lion King characters. The astounding transformation mixes the beloved animated film with costumery of the musical to reimagine what Nala, Rafiki, Zazu and Scar would look like as humans. If you want to see more wild hair, daring makeup and exotic wardrobe, … [Link]
Slashdot » Senate Rejects FBI Bid For Warrantless Access To Internet Browsing Histories
Zack Whittaker, reporting for ZDNet:An amendment designed to allow the government warrantless access to internet browsing histories has been narrowly defeated in the Senate. The amendment fell two votes short of the required 60 votes to advance. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) switched his vote at the last minute. He submitted a motion to reconsider the vote following the defeat. A new … [Link]
Mashable » Little girl learns about water pressure the hard way
One little girl's attempt to drink from a garden hose sent her into a crash course in water pressure. "That's not gonna be a good idea…I should stop you," we hear from someone behind the camera through fits of laughter as the child puts the nozzle to her mouth. Luckily for viewers, the little girl's innocent curiosity prevails, as does … [Link]
Mashable » VidCon is going global, adds 2017 dates in Amsterdam, Melbourne
LOS ANGELES — VidCon has outgrown Anaheim, and is going global for 2017. The organizers behind the massive three-day digital video conference said Wednesday that next year the conference is headed overseas to Europe and Australia. VidCon Europe will debut April 8-9, 2017 in Amsterdam, while VidCon Australia will launch September 9-10, 2017 in Melbourne. “The growth of online video, and … [Link]
Mashable » Softbank CEO says he must stay on to prepare for the robot revolt
Yesterday, the Japanese business world was rocked when it was announced that would-be successor to Masayoshi Son, Nikesh Arora, would not be taking over the top spot at Softbank and is instead leaving the company. Arora's tweetstorm about the matter aside, there were many questions about the sudden shift for one of Japan's largest, most high-profile tech companies. On Wednesday, … [Link]
Popular Science » Scientists Finally Recognized For Eradicating The Sexy Screwworm
Health Their technique to eliminate destructive pests earns them Golden Goose awards Edward Knipling and Raymond Bushland will receive posthumous Golden Goose awards for their work in the mid-twentieth century on eradicating screwworm, a costly livestock… [Link]
Popular Science » Everything Is Bigger In Texas, Including The Floods
From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News As the planet heats up, Houston can expect more severe rainfall Houston suffered through a downpour of biblical proportions that stole dozens of lives and incurred billions in damages. [Link]
Mashable » Forever 21 is selling a shirt that looks just like Kanye's 'Life of Pablo' merch
Does this shirt look familiar? Forever 21 has been called out for controversial T-shirt designs before, but now the clothing store is under fire for selling a shirt that looks extremely similar to Kanye West's Life of Pablo merchandise. SEE ALSO: We asked total strangers to tell us what to wear on a Tinder date 
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Image: forever21.com The "For … [Link]
WIRED » Trump Takes His Twitter Assault On Hillary Clinton Offline
What does Donald Trump do when he has a bad week? He redirects the news cycle by absolutely trashing the competition. The post Trump Takes His Twitter Assault On Hillary Clinton Offline appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Why the House Democrats' gun control sit-in is only playing out on social media
At least 80 Democratic members of the House have gone old-school, occupying the floor of the chambers with a sit-in to protest the Republican majority's inaction on gun control. And you can only see it on social media. SEE ALSO: A week after Orlando shooting, four gun control bills fail in U.S. Senate The Democrats are seeking a vote on … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch A Pianist Play A Heartbreaking Funeral Song For The Arctic
Environment Performed in front of a melting glacier It isn't often that a Steinway grand piano ends up floating in Arctic waters. [Link]
Mashable » Sarah Jessica Parker is looking for a fresh start in HBO's 'Divorce'
Sarah Jessica Parker's return to HBO is looking like it's going to be less Sex in the City and more~ — at least according to the first trailer for her half-hour comedy Divorce. On the show, Parker, who also serves as an executive producer, plays a woman who decides to leave her husband (Thomas Haden Church) and look for a new start in life. … [Link]
Slashdot » Severe Flaws Found In Libarchive Open Source Library
Reader itwbennett writes: Researchers from Cisco Systems' Talos group have found three memory corruption errors in the widely used open-source library libarchive that can result in arbitrary code execution and can be exploited by passing specially crafted files to applications that contain the vulnerable code. "The library is used by file and package managers included in many Linux and BSD … [Link]
Popular Science » KFC Meal Boxes In India Now Come With A Built In USB Charger
Health And the award for strangest product placement attempt goes to… But someone had to have just that thought, because a partnership between an India-based tech manufacturer and the country's KFC marketing team has delivered just that to… [Link]
Mashable » Fan trying to discreetly film Shaq learns that he sees all
When Shaq says no phones, he means it. Domenick Nati had the opportunity to meet the 7'1" hall of fame center, but was given one simple rule: no phone footage. Oops. SEE ALSO: 8 questions with 'Madden NFL 17' cover boy Rob Gronkowski Nati decided to film his meeting with Shaq regardless, and assumed he got away with it until … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Bachelor's Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell land their own spinoff
Sure, it's The Bachelorette season—but if, for some reason, you are sick of Chad and miss the days of Ben Higgins on your screen, you're in luck. The Bachelor's season 20 star and the winner, Lauren Bushnell, will document their lives as a couple and their wedding planning experiences in a new reality television show. SEE ALSO: 'UnREAL' is going … [Link]
WIRED » House Dems Take to Twitter to Let You See Their Gun-Control Sit-In
The cameras are off, but Rep. John Lewis and other Democratic members of Congress are publicizing their sit-in on Twitter and live-streaming on Periscope. The post House Dems Take to Twitter to Let You See Their Gun-Control Sit-In appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » E3’s VR line-up showcased variety, cool peripherals and dinosaurs
The first time I put on a virtual reality headset, it was an early Oculus Rift dev kit in a private meeting room at E3 2012. It was only a tech demo, made to show what the technology could do, rather than a full game concept. It was cool for sure—I was shocked at how quickly I forgot the real … [Link]
Mashable » Watch a heroic man catch a dozen ducklings falling from a 30-foot ledge
Some are born to rescue ducks, and some have duck rescue thrust upon them. The latter was true for Tampa Bay man Eric Pelno, who found himself tasked with rescuing between 15 and 20 errant ducklings last Saturday during a trip to Busch Gardens. SEE ALSO: Congratulations to this duck that graduated from elementary school It all started when Pelno's … [Link]
Mashable » Redditor claims they had to call police after window salesman wouldn't leave their house
LONDON — Everyone knows salesmen can be a bit persistent at times — but you wouldn't think it would take the threat of police action to actually get them off your property. According to Edinburgh-based reddit user frymaster, though, that's exactly what it took. SEE ALSO: 15 jaw-dropping local news stories that rocked Britain in 2015 Now obviously we have … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon's New Kindle Is Only $80, Comes In White, and With More Storage
Found the $290 Kindle Oasis too expensive? Amazon has a new, familiar e-reader for you. On Wednesday, the e-commerce giant announced a new, more-affordable Kindle that is pretty much identical to the Kindle Paperwhite, but costs only $80. It comes in white as well as black, and has 512MB storage space (the Kindle Paperwhite sport a 256MB internal storage chip). … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung will finally sell Gear 360 camera in U.S. — but only at VidCon
Samsung sure is taking its sweet time to launch its ball-shaped Gear 360 camera in the U.S. The Korean electronics giant launched the 360 camera in South Korea and Singapore in late April and has been slow to release it elsewhere. Samsung's finally going to sell it in the U.S. — but only during VidCon this week. The Gear 360 will … [Link]
Mashable » Woman decides that touching a snake's tail is a cool thing to do
PSA: if you see a snake, do not touch the snake. YouTuber Brian Lucas uploaded a video of his "friend's mom" who was messing with a large snake in Alabama. The woman thought it would be a good idea to touch the snake's tail. You can probably guess what happened next. Thankfully, the woman and the snake look unharmed. Cristiano … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Pluto must have liquid ocean or it’d look like an overripe peach
If Pluto’s inner sea froze recently, we should see ridges popping up in the dwarf planet's outer shell. Since we don’t, it's probably still liquid [Link]
New Scientist – News » Forget killer robots: This is the future of supersmart machines
Scare stories about artificial intelligence are missing the point: a world with superintelligent machines in it will be far stranger than that [Link]
Popular Science » Darth Vader Will Return In 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'
Entertainment Entertainment Weekly teases the heavy-breathing return we've all wanted Star Wars: Rogue One news has been a bit chaotic in recent months, but some exciting news dropped today about a returning character everyone's been anticipating. [Link]
Mashable » Cristiano Ronaldo opts out of interview by throwing microphone into a lake
Now, I don't speak Portugese, but I don't think this interview went very well. While on a walk with his teammates by their Euro 2016 hotel in Lyon, France, Cristiano Ronaldo was asked by a CMTV reporter, "Are you ready for today's match?" His answer? Hucking the microphone in a lake. The video's uploader, Os Três, offers some insight on the comical … [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé ain't sorry she waited two months to put the 'Sorry' music video on YouTube
If you're still mourning the end of your free Tidal subscription, rejoice: YouTube has some lemonade for you. For the first time, Beyoncé's Vevo p~ shared a music video from her visual album Lemonade, which was released in April. The black-and-white video for "Sorry" is one of many highlight's from the visual album, and it delivers endless fierceness from Queen Bey with special … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Headphone Jacks Are the New Floppy Drives'
According to the Wall Street Journal, Apple's upcoming iPhone won't have a 3.5mm headphone jack. The news has already upset many people. The Verge's Nilay Patel wrote on Tuesday that the decision of getting rid of the legacy headphone port is "user hostile and stupid." Apple commentator John Gruber makes a case for why Apple's supposed move is not a … [Link]
Popular Science » Last Night's North Korean Missile Tests Uncomfortably Successful
Military Iterating toward the apocalypse North Korea is getting better at missiles. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Developers Choices Are Few When it Comes to Web Search APIs
This is part one of a two-part article covering the current state of web search APIs. Please be sure to check out part two.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Google vs. Microsoft Bing Search APIs: A Detailed Comparison
This is part two of a two-part article covering the current state of Web search APIs. Please be sure to check out part one.
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Popular Science » Your Genes May Stay Alive After You Die
Health But only for a few days A new animal study suggests that genes continue to work up to 48 hours after death. [Link]
Mashable » 9 times Britain was completely, 100% decided on 'Brexit'
LONDON — The EU referendum takes place tomorrow, so it's reassuring to know that Britons are heading to the polls with their minds totally, mostly made up. SEE ALSO: 67 ways your life may change if the UK 'Brexits' So how exactly have Brits been handling this momentous decision that will affect generations to come? 1. Neighbours have embraced … [Link]
Mashable » ‘Agents of Mayhem’ is a goofy team-based shooter in the ‘Saints Row’ universe
Mayhem is a phrase that follows Volition everywhere, thanks to its flamboyant Saints Row universe. Agents of Mayhem is obvious extension of pure, unbridled chaos. The studio’s upcoming action/shooter embodies what Studio Design Manager Anoop Shekar calls “Volition tone and humor,” meaning it’s colorful, funny and doesn’t for a second take itself too seriously. SEE ALSO: ‘Resident Evil VII’ is scary in … [Link]
Mashable » Dropbox adds document-scanning powers to its app
Dropbox's app just got a lot more useful. As part of a larger update to increase productivity features, the company has added document-scanning capabilities to its iOS app. SEE ALSO: Dropbox will allow users to access cloud-only folders from Finder and Explorer Available now, the feature allows users to snap a photo of a receipt, business card, sketch or other document … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Wearable device for racehorses could help prevent fatal injuries
Hundreds of racehorses are killed every year. A device for monitoring performance could help trainers avoid over-exertion and spot early signs of injury [Link]
Slashdot » Opera Denies Microsoft Edge Battery-Saving Claims
An anonymous reader writes: According to the makers of the Opera browser, Microsoft's recent claim that its Windows 10 Edge browser is more power-efficient than Chrome are erroneous. Running its own tests with Opera, Edge and Chrome, the company finds that Opera runs 22% faster (with a battery life of 3hr 55m) than Edge (3hrs 12m). In Microsoft's own tests, … [Link]
Mashable » Protégée says Prince was 'hearing voices from afar' during flight blackout
A Prince protégée who on the singer's flight the night he lost consciousness says she was "very freaked out" during that fateful moment, after which he told her that during his blackout he was "hearing voices from afar" and had to fight to "get back into his body." In an interview with the New York Times, singer Judith Hill discusses how … [Link]
Mashable » A damaging derecho threatens to barrel across the Midwest on Wednesday
An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is erupting across parts of the Midwest, with Chicago, Columbus and Dayton, Ohio in the crosshairs of what could become a long-lasting damaging wind event known as a "derecho." Such events are relatively rare and difficult to predict, but computer models and weather observations are showing the potential for a derecho (pronounced de-Ray-cho) to coalesce … [Link]
Popular Science » Will Virtual Reality Save Star Wars Battlefront From Infamy?
Entertainment EA's Star Wars game had largely negative reviews. Is VR going to save it? E3 teased a lot of cool content for Playstation owners, and one of the most exciting previews was a fanboy's (or girl's) dream: a VR X-Wing missionn EA's gorgeous… [Link]
Mashable » Whoopi Goldberg allegedly takes her first-ever selfie on 'The Tonight Show'
Would you believe Whoopi Goldberg had never taken a selfie before her recent appearance on The Tonight Show? (She also thought Duck Face was a person, rather than a facial expression.) Fortunately, Goldberg has now remedied both cultural oversights by snapping a very skeptical selfie with Jimmy Fallon. They even took the pic on a case-less iPhone. After all, what's a first selfie without … [Link]
Mashable » 'I learned it from listening to you, dad:' How songbirds learn to sing
Certain songbirds have a pretty human-sounding way of learning their special tunes: They listen to their fathers. Scientists have known that zebra finches — one of the most oft-studied songbirds — learn their songs by listening to their dads, but a new study published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications takes that a step further. Researchers are hunting for the neural … [Link]
Mashable » $4,200 electric cargo bike vs. NYC subway: Which is faster?
What’s faster, an electric cargo bike or the New York City subway? In the ultimate commuter showdown, Mashable's Jon Lynn gears up in a Yuba Spicy Curry and Dory Greenberg hops on a NYC subway — racing to see which method of transportation is faster. Read more…More about Yuba Spicy Curry, New York City, Beach, Subway, and Nyc Subway [Link]
WIRED » I Spent a Week Yelling at Siri in Apple’s Latest OS, Sierra
The Mac's best new feature looks and sounds a little familiar. The post I Spent a Week Yelling at Siri in Apple's Latest OS, Sierra appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Rihanna gave a teary performance in Dublin
It's easy to forget sometimes, but pop stars are, in fact, humans with genuine emotions. Rihanna reminded us all when she broke down in front of a Dublin, Ireland, audience at the latest stop of the ANTI World Tour. The singer was performing "Love the Way You Lie," her 2010 collaboration with Eminem about abusive relationships. SEE ALSO: The Kills' … [Link]
Mashable » Lovely Parisians send postcards to persuade Britain to stay in the EU
A group of French citizens from Paris have hopped on the Eurostar and handed out dozens of handwritten postcards across Europe to dissuade British people from voting Brexit. The good-willed French were supposed to also give out freshly-baked croissants (Yummy!) to passer-by at London's Kings Cross station, but an arcane EU British electoral rule forbids giving out food which could … [Link]
Mashable » Why it's a good idea to cover up your webcam
If Mark Zuckerberg is covering up his webcam at work, does that mean we should all be following suit and covering up our webcams too? Yes. SEE ALSO: Photo reveals that even Mark Zuckerberg puts tape over his webcam Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook, dabbled in a little hacking before starting his venture with social media, so if he's covering … [Link]
Popular Science » Pluto Probably Has An Ocean Of Underground Water
Space Deep under the icy crust There might be water on Pluto, but don't expect to be summering on the shores of the heart-shaped Sputnik Planum anytime soon. [Link]
Popular Science » This Sculpture Was Designed And 3D Printed By An A.I. Artist
Technology And it only took 2.5 million tries An evolutionary algorithm works in conjunction with a deep neural network to create models of three-dimensional objects, which are then 3D printed. [Link]
Slashdot » Mark Zuckerberg Tapes Over His Webcam. Should You?
Remember when FBI's director James Comey was spotted using a piece of tape over the camera on his laptop? At the time, Comey noted that he started doing it after he saw a person "smarter" than him do it as well. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg apparently also puts a tape over his webcam. Zuckerberg posted an image on Facebook yesterday, … [Link]
Mashable » Black rhino charges at its greatest foe, the automobile
Here we see the Black Rhino hunting its natural predator, the 2004 Jeep Wrangler. According to Kruger National Park's Latest Sightings, park employees Andrew and Sam were out to see some cheetahs when they saw what looked to be a giant rock. The giant rock turned out to be a charging black rhino. Sam explains, “The rhino stopped its charge … [Link]
Mashable » Warra the bouncy wombat will bite his way into your heart
Animal biting has never been so adorable. Fortunately, the woman caring for Warra the wombat at Sleepy Burrows Wombat Sanctuary in New South Wales, Australia, was smart enough to wear long sleeves. SEE ALSO: Rescue wombat is great at sorting laundry According to the Sanctuary's Facebook post, Warra is an orphaned wombat joey. He is sponsored by Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures, who is hosting … [Link]
Mashable » Apple's Siri vs. Microsoft Cortana: Which one is faster and smarter?
Despite what science-fiction wisdom says, talking to your computer is not normal. Sitting in the middle of a modern, open floor-plan office and saying "Hello, Computer," will garner some head-turns and a few scowls. No matter. Companies like Microsoft, Amazon and Apple are convinced we want to talk to everything, including our desktop and laptop computers. Side-eye looks be damned. … [Link]
Mashable » What it's like to use Apple macOS Sierra
This fall, Mac users will have a lot to get excited about in the macOS Sierra update. The latest version of Apple’s desktop operating system has a new name (more on that below) and a slew of new features, including Siri on the desktop, better iCloud Drive support and snazzy features like a universal clipboard and better storage optimization. We’ve had some time … [Link]
Mashable » Here's why we didn't see Jon Snow's direwolf, Ghost, during 'Battle of the Bastards'
Here's one question Game of Thrones fans have been asking after watching "Battle of the Bastards": Where was Ghost? You'll be happy to know that Jon Snow's majestic direwolf is perfectly fine — but he could not attend the biggest battle in the show's history because of budget. SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' will finally feature a scene we've all been … [Link]
Popular Science » China's 'Great Underwater Wall' Will Blanket The Ocean Floor In Robots
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Mashable » Rarely seen color images of London during World War II
Dec. 16, 1943Image: SSPL/Getty Images)These color photos of London, spanning from the dark days of the Blitz to the triumphant celebrations of VE Day, were taken in Dufaycolor, a little-known photography process.Introduced as cinematic film in 1932 and roll film in 1935, Dufaycolor was based on a four-color screen process developed by French chemist Louis Dufay. It was one of the … [Link]
Mashable » MashReads Podcast: Author Emma Staub talks her summer love story 'Modern Lovers'
Summer love, meet Brooklyn, New York. This week author Emma Straub joined us to read and discuss her new book Modern Lovers, a tale about two intertwining families and their summer trying to navigate the relationships in their lives. Listen as we talk summer romance, longterm friendships and Modern Lovers. And as always, we end the episode by sharing recommendations: Emma recommends Rich … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston danced like no one's watching (but everyone totally is)
Hiddleswift—that's new couple Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston for those that have been living under a perfectly stacked pile of rocks—has been together spotted once more. The two were seen at the Nashville stop of Selena Gomez's Revival Tour on Tuesday night. SEE ALSO: Some magical psychic predicted 'Hiddleswift' two whole years ago Fans took footage of Hiddleswift and friends … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Launches NFC Payments For Windows 10 Phones
Microsoft has finally added support for NFC payments to its mobile operating system Windows 10 Mobile. The company this week introduced the feature in an update to Microsoft Wallet app. Users will now be able to make mobile payments with their MasterCard or Visa accounts. The feature is now available to eligible Windows 10 Mobile handset users who are part … [Link]
Mashable » Brazilian soldier shoots and kills escaped Olympic jaguar mascot after torch ceremony
A jaguar representing the mascot of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games was shot dead after being featured in an Olympic torch ceremony in Manaus, Brazil yesterday, according to a statement. Soon after the torch ceremony, the animal, named Juma, escaped from its handlers. The jaguar was then tranquilized, but a soldier fired a single shot as the jaguar approached him. … [Link]
Mashable » Golfer Rory McIlroy drops out of Rio Olympics over Zika concerns
Golfer Rory McIlroy became one of the most high-profile sports stars to opt out of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics because of concerns about the Zika virus, saying Wednesday it is "a risk I am unwilling to take." "After speaking with those closest to me, I've come to realize that my health and my family's health comes before anything else," … [Link]
Mashable » This is a picture of a luxury car. Seriously.
You are looking at a picture of a car, a Bentley Mulsanne to be specific. The gold and black sedan was photographed cruising along the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in California. SEE ALSO: Google's new gigapixel camera captures every paint stroke in famous artwork It's there, honestly. As you can see in the video below, this incredible photograph is almost infinitely … [Link]
WIRED » Illuminating the Dark Art of Making Neon Signs
Commercial uses have dwindled in recent years (blame LEDs), but the craft of making these neon signs is still alive. The post Illuminating the Dark Art of Making Neon Signs appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Pianist plays in Arctic Ocean as ice crumbles around him
Ludovico Einaudi's piano performance in the middle of the Arctic Ocean is simply stunning and was done for a good cause. The concert was filmed as part of Greenpeace's "Save the Arctic" campaign, which seeks to protect the Arctic as it's become vulnerable to the effects of global warming. Einaudi performs on the floating platform as Norway's Wahlenbergbreen glacier crumbles around him. Read … [Link]
Mashable » 'Legends of the Hidden Temple' posters will have you praising Olmec
Praise Olmec and worship at the Shrine of the Silver Monkey — the Legends of the Hidden Temple TV movie is one step closer to being a reality with the release of brand new posters and a big announcement. On Wednesday, Nickelodeon released a trio of posters for the upcoming film, each featuring an image nostalgic fans will likely recognize. SEE ALSO: Don't worry: Nickelodeon will … [Link]
Slashdot » Kernel of iOS 10 Preview Is Not Encrypted — Nobody Knows Why
Security experts are claiming that iOS 10 preview, which Apple made available to enthusiasts last week, is not secure. iOS 10 is the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system. It will be available to standard customers later this year (likely around September). According to security experts, iOS 10's kernel is not encrypted. MIT News reports: Why Apple has suddenly … [Link]
Mashable » Tired at work? You're probably taking a break on Facebook
It's not just you — everyone checks Facebook at work. A bit more than three-quarters of all workers use social media while at work regardless of any rules or regulations put in place by their employers, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center. Most often, people are taking a mental break from work (34 percent) or connecting with … [Link]
Mashable » Over 90 people die from lightning strikes in India in 2 days
More than 90 people have been killed by lightning strikes in various parts of north and east India in the last two days, as annual monsoon rains sweep across the country. Most of the victims were farmers working in open fields. SEE ALSO: Super slow-motion video of lightning reveals hidden parts of each bolt Most of the deaths occurred in … [Link]
WIRED » Hasselblad’s New Camera Costs $9,000, But It Sure Is Compact
Billed as the first mirrorless medium-format digital camera, the Hasselblad X1D is smaller than some full-frame DSLRs. The post Hasselblad's New Camera Costs $9,000, But It Sure Is Compact appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Electric fields could help us wage war on destructive feral pigs
Feral pigs are out of control across the globe, but the discovery that swine have a magnetic sense suggests messing with their internal compass could help [Link]
Mashable » Chill dude kneeboards his way through a tropical storm
Tropical storms can pave some powerfully destructive paths — and some awesome kneeboarding opportunities. Take a look at kneeboarder Michael Dodaro. A tropical storm in Indian Rocks, Florida, hit his community in early June. So Dodaro decided to take the opportunity to kneeboard through the town streets. It's unclear just how sanitary the whole operation is (don't even think of … [Link]
WIRED » The Beauty of Laplace’s Equation, Mathematical Key to … Everything
With these five symbols, Laplace read the universe. The post The Beauty of Laplace’s Equation, Mathematical Key to … Everything appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » YouTube went down this morning for the first time in forever
YouTube suffered a major outage this morning that appeared to affect most of its users worldwide. Although the site was back up again within the hour, it marks the first major outage for the Google-owned service in years. The outage began at about 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time. As soon as it happened, frustrated users noted the outage on Twitter. YouTube … [Link]
WIRED » The Director of Helvetica Is Making a Documentary On Dieter Rams
Gary Hustwit, the director of Helvetica,/em>, Objectified, and Urbanized, points his camera at famed designer Dieter Rams The post The Director of Helvetica Is Making a Documentary On Dieter Rams appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » The Olympic Village Of The Future
Technology Tokyo 2020 will be the best ever for society Hosting the Olympics can put serious strain on a country’s infrastructure and finances, but Japan, home of the 2020 games, wants to make the event good for their country… [Link]
Popular Science » LEDs Could Replace Your Wi-Fi
Technology The future of wireless communication is bright Light fidelity, or Li-Fi, promises super fast data transmission using LED flashes. [Link]
Popular Science » Cutting Black Carbon Could Save Us
Environment But it won't save the ice caps Greenhouse gas gets all the attention. Most agree it is the main cause of our warming planet. But scientists say black carbon, or soot—which comes from diesel engines,… [Link]
Popular Science » A Theme Park For Disaster Junkies
Entertainment Test your survival skills in 9 different scenarios Korean architect Soon-Min Hong has designed the Risk Theme Park, a conceptual high-rise that allows everyday people to experience the danger faced by police and… [Link]
Mashable » Amazon brings back the white Kindle e-reader
The white Amazon Kindle e-reader is back. Almost two months after Amazon rocked the e-reader world with a completely rethought Kindle Oasis, the company is, as of Wednesday, offering a considerably more modest update to its entry-level Kindle e-reader. SEE ALSO: Amazon will 'probably' open more bookstores The $79.99 E Ink-based Kindle (without a special surname attached to it) is … [Link]
Mashable » Now you can stream the 2016 BET Awards with a new SVOD app
BET has joined the SVOD club. On Wednesday, the Viacom-owned network announced its SVOD app BET Play, which will offer paying users direct mobile access to BET’s signature award shows, television series, documentaries, standup comedy, entertainment news and legendary musical performances. The new service is Viacom's second major property to float an online subscription offering. The media conglomerate — which in the … [Link]
Slashdot » LeBron James Used A Steve Jobs Speech To Motivate The Cavs To Victory
An anonymous reader quotes a report from BGR: Well, LeBron James finally accomplished what he set out to do when he announced his triumphant return to the Cleveland Cavaliers 2014: he brought an NBA championship to Cleveland. Going into the NBA Finals, the Cavaliers were clear underdogs. And once the Cavs went down three games to one, the odds in … [Link]
Mashable » Hank Green's 5 tips for VidCon 2016
LOS ANGELES — VidCon is expected to have its biggest turnout to date, with 30,000 plus attendees expected to flock to the Anaheim Convention Center this weekend. Now in its seventh year, the three-day digital video conference has become the go-to gathering for industry executives, video content creators and their fans. To learn how to best navigate the conference, Mashable asked Hank Green — VidCon … [Link]
Mashable » Pillsbury releases a heavenly line of Girl Scout cookie baking mixes
Girl Scouts everywhere, it's time to retire your sash. You have been replaced by an ebullient doughy white boy named Pillsbury. The famous baking products company recently partnered with America's coolest young girls to make Girl Scout cookie homemade cookie mixes. No longer will Americans everywhere be forced to freeze their Thin Mints for months, even years, hoping to savor … [Link]
Mashable » Glastonbury festival-goers are losing their minds over the 12-hour traffic queues
LONDON — From the looks of social media, people travelling to Glastonbury on Wednesday morning didn't exactly have a pleasant time of it. SEE ALSO: 13 top tips for making the most of your Glastonbury weekend The festival, which gets into full swing on Friday, started admitting campers at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday — but the queues began a long … [Link]
Mashable » Food blogger transforms Harry Potter potion into a magical-sounding cocktail
Harry Potter fans have another reason to say cheers. While re-reading Harry Potter and Half-Blood Prince, a food blogger from Mumbai decided to re-create the potion Felix Felicis as a heartwarming cocktail. SEE ALSO: 'Harry Potter' stars get sorted into Hogwarts houses on Pottermore In Harry Potter and Half-Blood Prince, Harry wins the potion during a class with Professor Slughorn, who describes … [Link]
WIRED » Drones Are Now Inspecting NYC’s Famed Steam System
Con Ed wants to replace human inspections of its steam boilers with carbon fiber-armored drones. The post Drones Are Now Inspecting NYC's Famed Steam System appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Man is fed up of immigration debate, buys his own newspaper ad
LONDON — After years months of endless propaganda from both sides of the debate over whether Britain should stay in the European Union, frustrated people on Twitter believe they've finally found their hero. SEE ALSO: What search data can tell us about the 'Brexit' vote Laurence Taylor has paid out of his own pocket for an advert in London's Metro newspa~ because he … [Link]
WIRED » How Christo Built His Latest Work: Two Miles of Floating Walkway
The artist Christo's latest work, The Floating Piers, is a stunning feat of engineering that spans a lake in northern Italy. The post How Christo Built His Latest Work: Two Miles of Floating Walkway appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Best (and Worst) Virtual Reality Games We Played At E3
Final Fantasy, Batman and more virtual reality experiences from the game industry's gala expo. Some were great; others, not so much. The post The Best (and Worst) Virtual Reality Games We Played At E3 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » How to celebrate LGBTQ Pride when you can't make it to a march
Pride Month may be intended for all LGBTQ people, but that doesn't mean everyone has access to official celebrations. Pride events usually occur in major cities, with the bulk of massive marches taking place on the coasts of the U.S. Those who are physically removed from these marches aren't only missing out on loads of glitter, rainbows, drag queens and … [Link]
WIRED » Visit a Lovely Czech Town Before a New Dam Drowns It
The people of Nové Heřminovy must live in the present while facing their grim future. The post Visit a Lovely Czech Town Before a New Dam Drowns It appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Inside the US Army Lab Racing to Create a Zika Vaccine
With American personnel stationed throughout the region where Zika is infecting people, and with Zika coming to the US, Army docs are working on a vaccine. The post Inside the US Army Lab Racing to Create a Zika Vaccine appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » WIRED Binge-Watching Guide: Silicon Valley
Now that Season 3 is almost over, it's time to catch up on—or rewatch—all of HBO's tech-world-skewering show. The post WIRED Binge-Watching Guide: Silicon Valley appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » After Orlando, the Homemade AR-15 Industry Surges
As talk of an AR-15 ban rises after the worst mass shooting in US history, so do the sales of materials and tools to make those deadly guns at home. The post After Orlando, the Homemade AR-15 Industry Surges appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Gamevice Makes Your iPhone a Portable Gaming Powerhouse
Your iPhone deserves a better gaming controller. This is it. The post Gamevice Makes Your iPhone a Portable Gaming Powerhouse appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » This Wireless Drive Puts Your Files in a Tiny, Private Cloud
It charges phones, it streams movies, it works like a Wi-Fi router, and it holds terabytes of files. The post This Wireless Drive Puts Your Files in a Tiny, Private Cloud appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » A yellow fever epidemic has hit central Africa. Is Asia next?
Migrant workers shuttling between Africa and Asia could mean that a deadly disease once deemed under control could spread far from its heartland [Link]
Mashable » Here's further proof that the hottest 'Game of Thrones' couple are made for each other
Warning: Spoilers ahead. LONDON — We all know by now that the biggest talking point of this Game of Thrones season so far has been the will-they-won't-they romance blossoming between Tormund and Brienne. First, they shared that look over a shadowy dinner table at Castle Black; then there were more looks and hints that Brienne had mixed feelings about her bearded … [Link]
WIRED » The Legendary Creator of Metal Gear Solid on His Weird New Game
Hideo Kojima debuted a real head-scratcher of a trailer at E3. We sat down with him to pick one of gaming's most creative brains. The post The Legendary Creator of Metal Gear Solid on His Weird New Game appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » The Great Underwater Wall Of Robots: Chinese Exhibit Shows Off Sea Drones
From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal Chinese Robot Submarines Blanketing the Ocean Floor Soon China is looking to deploy legions of smart robot mini-subs to hunt for enemy submarines, and protect its own warships. [Link]
Mashable » 10 thoughts I had after leaving my phone at home for half an hour
If you, like myself, are a millennial who owns a smartphone, then you have almost certainly considered taking an extended break from your phone. You have likely considered this after missing your subway stop due to an engrossing round of Two Dots. You may have even uttered the words, “I’m seriously considering just getting a flip phone after my contract … [Link]
Mashable » These tights will help you live out your lifelong dream of being a mermaid
LONDON — Life as a mermaid sounds pretty swell. You get to chill in the water all day without a care in the world. And, if someone asks you to go to work, well…it's impossible. You're a mermaid. The only thing is, it's sometimes nice to wander around on land some of the time, too. Now you can have the … [Link]
Mashable » Happy police dog gets reunited with handler, leaps joyfully into his arms
LONDON — There are few things in this world more heartwarming than the sight of a happy dog. On Monday, North Yorkshire Police shared a video of a handler being reunited with his dogs after two weeks. SEE ALSO: Extremely happy dog doesn't need a human to play fetch Needless to say, they were pretty happy to see each other. … [Link]
Mashable » This Indian carrier shows Facebook how to give free Internet to users
A few months after India banned Facebook's Free Basics platform for violating net neutrality, Indian carrier Idea has launched an "Internet For All" program that gives away one month of free access to non-Internet users. While Free Basics promised free access to a limited Internet, Idea's model gives free access the entire Internet for a limited period of time. SEE … [Link]
Slashdot » Interview With A Craigslist Scammer
snydeq writes: Ever wonder what motivates people who swindle others on Craigslist? Roger Grimes did, so he set up a fake Harley Davidson ad on Craigslist and requested an interview with each scammer who replied to the ad. One agreed, and the man's answers shed light on the inner world of Craigslist scamming: "If you mean how often I make … [Link]
Mashable » Dear Brits, let U.S. history show you why it's worth sticking with the EU
If I had my druthers, I'd be back in the UK this Thursday voting in the referendum on Britain's membership in the European Union. But we Brits who've lived elsewhere than our fair island home for the past 15 years don't get to vote, no matter how often we return or how much of our pay went to H.M. Treasury back … [Link]
Mashable » Daughter pranks concerned mum into thinking her head's turned square
LONDON — Not everyone is familiar with apps and filters. Some people — particularly the generations who didn't grow up with social media — see a picture of someone with a square head and don't immediately think Snapchat — in the case of the mum in the conversation below, at least, they think allergy/food poisoning/drugs/oh God you need to get … [Link]
Mashable » These lipsticks with flowers in them are too pretty to use
Lipsticks have been huge this year thanks to the Internet. SEE ALSO: Makeup artist unveils new Beyoncé-inspired edible lip gloss palette New kids on the beauty block like Kylie Jenner's KylieLipkit and YouTube star Jeffree Star's own line of lipsticks, have attained cult status thanks to social media. Now, there's a new lippie that's hit American shores, and it looks … [Link]
Mashable » A drone carrying abortion pills was flown into Northern Ireland in an act of solidarity
On Tuesday morning, a drone carrying abortion pills was flown from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland in an act of defiance and solidarity. In both countries obtaining and taking abortion pills — which are on the World Health Organisation's list of essential medicines — are a criminal offence. SEE ALSO: Drone carrying abortion pills to be flown into … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Is Larry Page right, are we poised for a flying car revolution?
With Google billionaire Larry Page investing in flying cars and computer chip maker Intel onboard, this is a great time to covet the skies, says Paul Marks [Link]
Popular Science » Snow Algae Is Melting Glaciers In the Arctic
Environment Algae, you aren't helping No, that isn't a slushie spread out across the mountain. It's algae-tinted snow. [Link]
Mashable » What search data can tell us about the 'Brexit' vote
With just one day to go before the referendum that will decide whether Britain will remain in the European Union or leave it, polls show a neck-to-neck race at the end of an ugly campaign. SEE ALSO: John Oliver's epic 'Brexit' takedown is a thing of beauty The latest polls appear to show a change in sentiment within the British electorate … [Link]
Mashable » New Zealanders find new use for your rotten caravan
Jesus may have walked on water but a New Zealand duo have one-upped the messiah himself by taking their caravan to the open seas. Waiuku locals Darin Burns and Mathew Douglas upheld their status as the most innovative human beings you'll ever read about when they came by an abandoned caravan in a paddock near their homes. Where most would … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Beware the Brexit bots: The Twitter spam out to swing your vote
Bots are flooding Twitter with messages promoting both camps in the EU referendum. But their potential to influence the way we vote reaches far beyond social media [Link]
Mashable » Disabled man in China is moving across cities on hands and feet searching for his missing son
In what can only be described as truly heartbreaking, a disabled Chinese man, Chen Shengkuan, has been moving from city to city on his hands and feet in search of his missing son, local news reports. Chen's two-year-old son, Chen Zhaoyuan, went missing around 15 months ago from the family home at the Wenzhang Xi village in Chengyue, China. According to … [Link]
Mashable » Beyond BB-8: How the Sphero is helping students with autism learn
It may be best known for the BB-8, but Sphero's robotic toys have uses well beyond Star Wars. Aspect Hunter School in Sydney, Australia is a school for children on the autism spectrum. The school is attended by 130 kids, beginning at age four, as well as around 30 Spheros. SEE ALSO: Segway miniPRO is the personal transportation device you’ve been waiting for … [Link]
Mashable » Man frees 1,000 dogs from China's dog meat festival
On Tuesday, as China's Yulin city kicked off its controversial 10-day dog meat festival, animal rights activists were busy working to shut down some of the vendors and slaughterhouses that are expected to kill some 10,000 dogs during the event. While an estimated 10 to 20 million dogs are killed for their meat each year in China, the annual Yulin … [Link]
Mashable » Chinese man has been walking with a 40kg rock on his head for four years to lose weight
A 54-year-old man from Jilin, China, is making waves in his hometown, for his Iron Man-worthy exercise routine: daily walks with a 40kg rock balanced on his head. According to CCTV News, it's a common sight for locals to see Cong Yan walking on the streets with the heavy burden. He told reporters that he's been training this way for … [Link]
Mashable » India's space agency launches 20 satellites in a single mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has injected 20 satellites into orbit in a single mission, using its flagship Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C34. These include 17 foreign satellites from the US, Canada, Germany and Indonesia, along with own India's earth observation satellite, Cartosat-2 Series. SEE ALSO: India gets its own GPS after successful launch of seventh navigation satellite The … [Link]
Slashdot » Australian 'Bitcoin Founder' Quietly Bidding For Patent Empire
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Craig Wright, the Australian who claimed to be the inventor of bitcoin, is attempting to build a large patent portfolio around the digital currency and technology underpinning it, according to associates of his and documents reviewed by Reuters. Since February, Wright has filed more than 50 patent applications in Britain through Antigua-registered … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » New Nitrozac painting… Bitcoin with magic numbers!
Nitrozac has a new painting up for auction, and this one is really cool. It's "Bitcoin", and it features magic gold numbers that appear when you view it at certain angles. 
Be sure to check out the video of the effect… Auction is here! [Link]
Mashable » D.C. Metro riders swim free, thanks to massive flooding
Who needs a public pool this summer? In Washington, D.C., commuters had the luxury of wading through cascading waterfalls on their way home from work on Tuesday, as heavy rains flooded the Cleveland Park Metro station. Apparently, wet pantsuits and khakis didn't stop D.C. residents from getting to their destinationsThe area was pounded by heavy rainstorms on Tuesday, knocking out trees and … [Link]
Mashable » Australian town without a hairdresser is on an Internet search for one
For an Australian town, a simple number three on the sides and a bit off the top means a long trip through the outback. That's because Blackall in Queensland doesn't have anyone to cut people's hair, something that Mayor Andrew Martin only noticed recently. SEE ALSO: 'Forza' videogame absolutely mangles Australian geography "Not being a hairdresser attendee for some considerable … [Link]
Mashable » Politician's moving speech: 'Marriage equality vote is a license for hate'
Australian labor politician Penny Wong gave a passionate speech decrying a people's vote on marriage equality, saying that it would "license hate speech to those that need little encouragement." The Australian Liberal government has said it will hold a people's vote, also known as a plebiscite, to allow the public to vote "yes" or "no" on same-sex marriage. The conservative Liberal Party is in … [Link]
Slashdot » MSI and ASUS Accused of Sending Reviewers Overpowered Graphics Cards
An anonymous reader writes from a report via The Verge: TechPowerUp discovered that the MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Gaming X card they were sent for review was running at faster GPU and memory clock speeds than the retail version. This was because the review card was set to operate in the OC (overclocking) mode out of the box, whereas the … [Link]
Mashable » Awful Australian election made more awful by awful Facebook Live videos
The 2016 Australian election campaign has so far been the political equivalent of chipping off old nail polish. It seems only right it be accompanied by the most banal of content: The badly-shot Facebook Live video. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, leader of the Liberal Party, has been facing off against Bill Shorten, leader of the Labor Party. Their parties may … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Lionel Messi's gravity-defying, record-breaking goal against the U.S.
Lionel Messi is very, very good at soccer. In case anyone on the planet forgot, he showed off his skills with a superhuman goal against the United States during the Copa America semifinals on Tuesday. SEE ALSO: Russia hosting the 2018 World Cup is a total joke that isn't funny With his team ahead 1-0 in the first half, he … [Link]
WIRED » Forget Doomsday AI—Google Is Worried about Housekeeping Bots Gone Bad
Artificially intelligent machines are starting to make decisions that the real world—which is why it's important to stay on top of how they think. The post Forget Doomsday AI—Google Is Worried about Housekeeping Bots Gone Bad appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Bryan Cranston to play Zordon in the new 'Power Rangers' movie
For Breaking Bad fans who are nostalgic for Power Rangers, this is a dream come true. Bryan Cranston will play Zordon, the rangers' creator and mentor, in the upcoming Power Rangers movie, a reboot of the franchise due to be released in 2017. SEE ALSO: The Internet is so not feeling the new 'Power Rangers' suits For those not familiar with the series, … [Link]
Mashable » Bear makes trespassing cute by jumping into a private pool
You know that summer feeling when you just need to jump in a pool? One bear in Bradbury, California, followed his animal instincts on Sunday when he trespassed into a backyard and went for a dip. Shannon Lievense noticed the bear shortly after arriving at her parents' home with her baby on Father's Day. "When we walked in, I saw some … [Link]
Slashdot » Indie Dev TinyBuild Lost $450K To Fraudulent Sales Facilitated By G2A
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Paste Magazine: Indie developer TinyBuild, the studio behind Punch Club, Party Hard and SpeedRunners, had thousands of their game codes stolen through fraudulent credit card purchases, which then wound up on G2A.com, a site that allows people to resell game codes. The basic idea behind G2A is straightforward and pretty harmless: with the … [Link]
Mashable » Ford's Mustang is getting a 10-speed automatic in 2018, report says
Seems like just yesterday when 7-speeds in an automatic transmission seemed like too many gears. SEE ALSO: Dodge announces end of Viper production on model's 25th anniversary Ford's desert-racing F-150 Raptor pickup is getting a new 10-speed automatic transmission for 2017. Turns out, the Mustang might get that same gearbox for 2018. A Ford dealer recently discovered a new Mustang … [Link]
Mashable » 20-something totally dominates little kids in drawing showcase
Kids have brilliant imaginations, especially when it comes to art. But it takes a few years to master realistic portraits, which is why this one drawing looked so suspicious. A Reddit user uploaded a photo of their local newspaper's Father's Day edition, which had asked kids to submit artwork of their dads. But since they never specified any age limit, "Cassandra," … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung Galaxy S7 Active is the best rugged phone, except for one thing
Your options are extremely limited if you want a flagship smartphone that's also rugged. There's only one real tough phone to consider: the Samsung Galaxy S7 Active. That's it. Every other rugged smartphone out there doesn't even compare. SEE ALSO: Unboxing the sleek Batman Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and Gear VR Starting with the Galaxy S4 Active, Samsung's always followed … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Facebook is paying more than $50 million to publishers and celebs for live streaming
Facebook's live streaming platform is proving to be a significant source of cash for some media companies. The social network is paying out more than $50 million to publishers and celebrities who produce content for Facebook Live, according to "a document" reviewed by the Wall Street Journal. SEE ALSO: Facebook Live is the next big thing in media — after … [Link]
Slashdot » 3 Million Strong Botnet Grows Right Under Twitter's Nose
An anonymous reader writes: Somebody created a botnet of three million Twitter accounts in one single day, and Twitter staff didn't even flinch — even if the huge 35.4 registrations/second should have caught the eye of any IT staffer. Another weird particularity is that the botnet was also synchronized to use Twitter usernames similar to Twitter IDs. Couple this with … [Link]
Slashdot » DNC Hacker Releases Clinton Foundation Documents
An anonymous reader writes: Following a report that Russian hackers penetrated the DNC's database, a hacker, who identifies himself as "Guccifer 2.0" after a popular Romanian hacker who hacked various American political figures, most notably Hillary Clinton and her private server, has published documents on Tuesday that he says came from the party's digital files. The documents detail Clinton's weaknesses … [Link]
Mashable » Here are the best shows you can see using your free Ticketmaster vouchers
Get ready to rock this summer — all without spending a dime on concert tickets. Ticketmaster announced Sunday that it was issuing free ticket vouchers as a result of a 13-year-old class-action lawsuit. On Tuesday, the company released a list of 450 eligible shows between now and October. It's not all A-list performers, but if you dig deep enough, there are some hidden … [Link]
Mashable » Trucker dad takes his daughter's doll to work, adventure ensues
You might not have heard of "Take Your Kid's Doll to Work" Day, but Trent McCain has. McCain's daughter, Joselyn, asked her dad to babysit Abbie the doll one workday earlier this month. And to prove Abbie was having fun, McCain, who is a Kansas-based trucker, decided to keep Joselyn updated via Facebook. SEE ALSO: Little girl delivers birthday cupcake … [Link]
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