John Gordon Ross

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Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.

Mashable » Volkswagen to pay diesel owners up to $7,000 each, report says

Thursday 23 June 23:53:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125939%2fd3fd35b51e884d20a21ffd321570d89dFeed-tw Feed-fb If $1,000 in gift cards wasn't enough to satiate irked Volkswagen diesel owners, do you think $7,000 will do the trick? SEE ALSO: Volvo's new S90 and V90 R-Design models are both luxurious and sporty On June 28, Volkswagen will reportedly submit a plan to a U.S. district court judge proposing the German automaker pay up to $7,000 to each owner … [Link]

Mashable » Sculptor fuels nightmares with this 'Game of Thrones' melon

Thursday 23 June 23:28:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12601%2fnoght_kingFeed-tw Feed-fbItalian sculptor Valeriano Fatica decided it would be fun to carve the terrifying Night King from Game of Thrones out of a watermelon. Fatica is famous for this kind of work, using various fruits and veggies to make his sculptures. Read more…More about Sculpture, Valeriano Fatica, White Walker, Video, and Game Of Thrones [Link]

Slashdot » Internet Trolls Hack Popular YouTube Channel WatchMojo

Thursday 23 June 23:20:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: WatchMojo, one of the most popular channels of YouTube with over 12 million subscribers, has been hacked. Subscribers of one of YouTube's most popular channels, WatchMojo, were greeted with an unusual surprise on Wednesday evening, as a couple of hackers, known only as Obnoxious and Pein, hacked the lineup of the channel's videos. The two hackers … [Link]

Mashable » 5 Vine stars to watch for at VidCon and beyond

Thursday 23 June 23:14:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125962%2fscreen_shot_2016-06-23_at_4.06.54_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb ANAHEIM, California — YouTube may rule VidCon, but as far as Viners are concerned, the "V" in VidCon stands for them. The Twitter-owned video platform — which lets people create, share and watch six-second videos — upped its game at this year's conference, turning its booth into an oasis for creators.  Many people recognize established Vine users like Zach King … [Link]

Mashable » 7 useful tips that every Windows 10 user should know

Thursday 23 June 23:11:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f90003%2fwindows10_crop-10Feed-tw Feed-fb Windows 10 is unequivocally Microsoft's best operating system release in years.  That's not saying much since Windows 8 was a huge mess, and Windows 10 is basically an open admission that jettisoning the Start menu and de-emphasizing the desktop was a huge mistake. But that's OK, because in the tech world, no company is perfect. With Windows 10, we've forgiven … [Link]

Slashdot » SanDisk Made an iPhone Case With Built-In Storage

Thursday 23 June 22:40:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: SanDisk has made its iXpand Memory Case to alleviate the problem that Apple creates when they release an iPhone in 2016 with only 16GB of on-board storage. The iXpand Memory Case is an iPhone case with flash storage built directly into the case itself that connects/charges via the Lightning port. You won't need a new phone … [Link]

Mashable » There is a new storm the size of the U.S. churning on Neptune

Thursday 23 June 22:21:39 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125926%2feaea0ec2d94548d385fa925b0e1c2bd2Feed-tw Feed-fb A large, dark vortex the size of the continental United States roils in Neptune's atmosphere according to new photos snapped by a powerful telescope in space.  The Hubble telescope confirmed the new storm in May 2016, and it marks the first time a new storm has been seen on the cold, gaseous planet in the outer solar system in the … [Link]

Mashable » John Green at VidCon: 'Growth has not always been good news'

Thursday 23 June 22:13:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125803%2fgettyimages-471583896Feed-tw Feed-fb ANAHEIM, California — Fault in Our Stars author John Green and his brother Hank found a huge following on YouTube with their channel Vlogbrothers.  Now, at the seventh annual VidCon — the biggest conference to date — the two men seemed torn over what that growth has meant for their audience, and the Internet community as a whole. “We’ve all … [Link]

Mashable » Apple may be developing fancy, high-tech styluses with new patent

Thursday 23 June 22:02:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125735%2fpatentheadFeed-tw Feed-fb When Apple unveiled its own version of the stylus in 2015, the Apple Pencil, it wasn't the most exciting development to come from the company. After all, we've all seen styluses before. Now it looks like Apple could be experimenting with giving the tried-and-true styles a technological upgrade, according to Apple Insider. An Apple patent published Thursday details a stylus with a … [Link]

Slashdot » Federal Court: The Fourth Amendment Does Not Protect Your Home Computer

Thursday 23 June 22:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: The EFF reports that a federal court in Virginia today ruled that a criminal defendant has no "reasonable expectation of privacy" in his personal computer (PDF), located inside his home. The court says the federal government does not need a warrant to hack into an individual's computer. EFF reports: "The implications for the decision, if upheld, … [Link]

Mashable » Ask Siri about 'Game of Thrones' right now

Thursday 23 June 21:59:30 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125891%2fghostgillyFeed-tw Feed-fb Like the rest of us, Siri is obsessed with Game of Thrones. In the lead-up to the season 6 GoT finale, Siri is offering some fun comments you can enjoy whether you're a denizen of Westeros or someplace else. SEE ALSO: The 'Game of Thrones' Season 6 finale looks set to be an epic one Ask Siri on the iPhone, iPad … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Neon Demon' is visually stunning, but its beauty is skin deep

Thursday 23 June 21:54:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125536%2fneonFeed-tw Feed-fb The Neon Demon is a spectacularly beautiful and superficial movie about absolutely nothing On the surface, which is all there really is, it’s about a delicate teenager named Jesse (a pure-hearted Elle Fanning) who moves to Los Angeles to become a model. Once there, she happens into a frenemy-ship with a smirky makeup artist named Ruby (Jena Malone) and her … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook Live unveils Snapchat-like filters at VidCon

Thursday 23 June 21:49:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125815%2funnamedFeed-tw Feed-fb ANAHEIM, California — Apparently, Facebook wants to be a little more like Snapchat.  At VidCon on Thursday, Facebook announced that people using the face filters on the MSQRD app will be able to go live on Facebook directly from within the app.  Facebook acquired MSQRD — which is a "masquerade" face-tracking and 3D face-placement app — in March. Since then, they have been … [Link]

Mashable » We tried to 'Escape the Room' in a Ford Escape

Thursday 23 June 21:35:14 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125811%2ffordescnycrenderlogoFeed-tw Feed-fb What do you get when you combine Escape the Room with a vehicle test drive? It turns out, a lot of fun. If you’re not familiar, Escape the Room is a real-world puzzle game where teams of users have to follow clues to (surprise) escape a room. It’s fantastic. This weekend, Ford has partnered with Escape the Room creator Victor … [Link]

Mashable » HP Spectre, the world's thinnest laptop, is so much more than just looks

Thursday 23 June 21:31:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125515%2fhp-11Feed-tw Feed-fb PC makers have been trying to replicate the MacBook Air for years with little success. Alternatives — including 2-in-1 convertibles, transformers and touchscreens — have intrigued customers, but none have been as popular Apple's laptop.  So HP decided on another strategy to compete with the MacBook Air: just get the basics right, with no gimmicky tricks. SEE ALSO: HP's gorgeous Chromebook … [Link]

Popular Science » Scientists Will Combine Water And Lava To Watch Them Explode

Thursday 23 June 21:25:27 UTC 2016

Science Research in upstate New York will find out why the two just don’t mix Yes, it's hot outside. But things are about to get even hotter. [Link]

WIRED » Infographic: Netflix’s New ‘N’ and the State of Logo Design

Thursday 23 June 21:23:37 UTC 2016

Infographic: Netflix’s New ‘N’ and the State of Logo DesignWhat’s interesting is how minimal, even abstract, many of these icons have become. The post Infographic: Netflix’s New 'N' and the State of Logo Design appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Slashdot » Boston Dynamics' SpotMini Is All Electric, Agile, and Has A Capable Face-Arm

Thursday 23 June 21:20:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Boston Dynamics has shown the world their "fun-sizeified version of their Spot quadruped," the SpotMini robot. It's a quiet, all electric machine that features a googley-eyed face-arm. IEEE Spectrum notes some observations made from watching their YouTube video. First of all, the SpotMini appears to be waterproof and doesn't rely on hydraulics like the other more … [Link]

Popular Science » This Drone Sprays Pesticides Around Crops

Thursday 23 June 21:18:00 UTC 2016

Aviation Developed in Japan, it's a crop squirter, as opposed to crop duster Drone for agriculture with pesticide. [Link]

Mashable » Google Glass app helps kids with autism see emotions

Thursday 23 June 21:09:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12590%2fseq_template.00_00_18_17.still003Feed-tw Feed-fbStanford University researchers are testing software that is meant to help autistic children with social cues. The Google Glass software reads the emotions on people's faces, then tells the user what those emotions are. Early research is yielding positive results.  Read more…More about Real Time, Autism, Google Glass, Google, and Tech [Link]

Popular Science » Volcanoes Go Quiet Just Before They Erupt

Thursday 23 June 21:06:00 UTC 2016

Environment An observation that could help scientists predict the next big boom A team of researchers from multiple universities has found that volcanoes go quiet just before eruption. Furthermore, the length of the quiet period predicts the… [Link]

WIRED » Facebook’s Research Ethics Board Needs to Stay Far Away from Facebook

Thursday 23 June 20:49:30 UTC 2016

Facebook’s Research Ethics Board Needs to Stay Far Away from FacebookFacebook needs to address the same ethical questions other behavioral scientists do. The post Facebook’s Research Ethics Board Needs to Stay Far Away from Facebook appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Derrick Rose's new Knicks number honors Ben Wilson and the undying legacy of basketball's fallen heroes

Thursday 23 June 20:48:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125747%2fdroseFeed-tw Feed-fb Swee' Pea. Hook Mitchell. Earl Manigault.  For the hardcore basketball-addicted among us, the names are as familiar as Jordan, Kareem and Magic.  SEE ALSO: Cliff Alexander and the NBA Draft heartbreak you never hear about They're the other side of the coin, the ones who never made it. They're proof — proof of how fragile these hoop dreams are. They're … [Link]

Slashdot » Crispr Wins Key Approval to Fight Cancer in Human Trials

Thursday 23 June 20:40:00 UTC 2016

Tom Randall, reporting for Bloomberg Technology:An experimental cancer treatment that alters the DNA of patients has won a key approval to proceed with its first human tests using the controversial gene-altering tool known as Crispr. Scientists from the University of Pennsylvania want to edit the immune systems of 18 patients to target cancer cells more effectively. The experiment, backed by … [Link]

Mashable » The 'Subway Idiot' is back, and he's running for love

Thursday 23 June 20:24:40 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12599%2frunFeed-tw Feed-fb The "Subway Idiot" is back, baby. And this time, he's making babies. Comedian Arthur Meyer can't seem to stop missing the subway and hopelessly chasing after it, but luckily it's not affecting his love life.  Enjoy as he experiences a rollercoaster ride of a relationship, all while just trying to get to wherever the heck he's going. Side note: dude's got … [Link]

Popular Science » This Is Probably What A Black Hole Shredding A Star Looks Like

Thursday 23 June 20:22:00 UTC 2016

Space Scientists at NASA used x-ray 'echoes' to look inside a black hole In a paper published this week in Nature, researchers used observations of x-rays to peek inside the action of a star getting torn apart by a black hole. [Link]

Popular Science » Watch The First-Ever Drone Delivery From Ship To Land

Thursday 23 June 20:17:18 UTC 2016

Aviation Small packages with a potentially big impact Drone to shore delivery. [Link]

Mashable » New Boston Dynamics robot is adorable or terrifying or both

Thursday 23 June 20:16:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12576%2fboston-dynamics-spotminiFeed-tw Feed-fb Poor SpotMini. In its first appearance on Boston Dynamics' wildly entertaining YouTube channel, it's subjected to a total wipe-out courtesy of a pile of banana peels.  But nothing seems to phase the Google-owned robotics lab's teeny new addition. SpotMini is a smaller version of Spot, the company's famous robot dog. According to the video's description, the all-electric robot weighs 65 … [Link]

Mashable » Watch PartyNextDoor's steamy new video featuring Kylie Jenner on Snapchat

Thursday 23 June 20:15:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125717%2fpndkylieFeed-tw Feed-fb Remember when Beyoncé dropped a visual album out of nowhere on HBO? This is kind of like that, but with Snapchat, and Kylie Jenner. She stars in the video for her rumored beau PARTYNEXTDOOR's "Come and See Me." The video premiered exclusively on Snapchat on Thursday, and can be found on the platform's Discovery page. SEE ALSO: A brief introduction to Kylie … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Hubble spots a new long-lived storm raging on Neptune

Thursday 23 June 20:12:54 UTC 2016

Neptune is known for its Great Dark Spot, but a new blemish appeared last summer and has been roiling ever since [Link]

Mashable » 'MMMBop' meets doo-wop in this catchy cover of Hanson's '90s anthem

Thursday 23 June 20:11:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12578%2fhansonFeed-tw Feed-fb Sounds like this '90s Hanson classic was made for doo-wop. Postmodern Jukebox presents a rhythm and blues '50s style cover of "MMMBop" that you never knew you were missing. It features powerhouse quartet harmonies from Kenton Chen, Luke Edgemon, Matt Bloyd and Mario Jose. All aboard the nostalgia train as PMJ takes this catchy tune to a whole new level. Australia's favorite treats … [Link]

Mashable » Smartphone use in the dark linked to temporary blindness in 2 cases

Thursday 23 June 20:02:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125733%2fphoneFeed-tw Feed-fb Warning: Looking at your smartphone while lying in bed at night could wreak havoc on your vision. Two women went temporarily blind from constantly checking their phones in the dark, say doctors who are now alerting others to the unusual phenomenon. The solution: Make sure to use both eyes when looking at your smartphone screen in the dark. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Slashdot » Comodo Attempting to Register 'Let's Encrypt' Trademarks, And That's Not Right

Thursday 23 June 20:00:00 UTC 2016

Let's Encrypt is a nonprofit aimed at encrypting the entire web. It provides free certificates, and its service is backed by EFF, Mozilla, Cisco, Akamai and others. Despite it being around for years, security firm Comodo, which as of 2015, was the largest issuer of SSL certificates with a 33.6% market share on 6.6% of all web domains, last year … [Link]

Mashable » 'Mr. Robot' trailer promises there will be a price to pay in Season 2

Thursday 23 June 19:55:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12592%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f125720_2fmr.robotFeed-tw Feed-fb "We have other battles to fight."  True as that may be, the team at fsociety is having a hard time picking up the pieces from the last battle they waged as Season 2 of Mr. Robot begins.   SEE ALSO: Hackers, experts decode the magic of 'Mr. Robot' ahead of Season 2 The new trailer, released today, shows a team … [Link]

Mashable » How the House sit-in played out on social media

Thursday 23 June 19:48:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125471%2fgettyimages-511766288Feed-tw Feed-fb As Democrats began a sit-in Wednesday morning to protest the lack of action on gun control legislation, the House of Representatives went into recess. Recess means no TV cameras allowed in the chamber, which in turn meant no cable news coverage of the historic sit-in still occurring in the House. And yet without media access, the story exploded. As C-Span was forced to … [Link]

Popular Science » Bill Nye’s Solar Sail Hits A Few Snags But Is Almost Ready To Fly

Thursday 23 June 19:40:31 UTC 2016

Space Despite a recent glitch, LightSail 2 is still aiming for a historic flight in 2017 In the recent flight simulation, LightSail 2 proved it can successfully deploy its antenna and solar panels, communicate with ground stations, and unfurl its… [Link]

Mashable » Graffiti artist banned from national parks after vandalizing them

Thursday 23 June 19:25:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125319%2fa31140633148427580be0d001355b2d8Feed-tw Feed-fb A New York-based graffiti artist was banished from national parks throughout the United States earlier this month, after a month-long spree in 2014 during which she drew paintings on protected rock formations.  The artist, Casey Nocket, won't be allowed inside any national park for two years, and was given 200 hours of community service. She's also been ordered to pay … [Link]

WIRED » Brexit Backers Are Forgetting the Internet Erases Borders

Thursday 23 June 19:21:56 UTC 2016

Brexit Backers Are Forgetting the Internet Erases BordersTo truly isolate itself, a country would not only have to stem the flow of immigration. It would have to stem the flow of information. The post Brexit Backers Are Forgetting the Internet Erases Borders appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Half of world's CEOs say business is most crucial way to solve global issues

Thursday 23 June 19:21:12 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125520%2fglobal-goals-businessFeed-tw Feed-fb Companies aren't just tapping into sustainability initiatives to save face anymore — they're looking to change the world.  A new study from the United Nations Global Compact, a voluntary initiative based on CEO commitments to sustainability and other U.N. goals, found that CEOs across the globe see the Sustainable Development Goals as a critical way to address the world's most … [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook Offers Political Bias Training In Wake Of Trending Controversy

Thursday 23 June 19:20:00 UTC 2016

Michael Nunez, reporting for Gizmodo:Facebook is adding political scenarios to its orientation training following concerns, first reported by Gizmodo, that workers were suppressing conservative topics in its Trending news section. Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook's chief operating officer, announced the change during an interview with conservative leader Arthur Brooks, president of the prominent conservative think tank the American Enterprise Institute. Brooks also … [Link]

Mashable » Corgi and human in corgi shirt are ecstatic to be reunited

Thursday 23 June 19:16:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12585%2f6eda0e1dd38e46e1b3134bacd69e03a5Feed-tw Feed-fb There are few things more enjoyable in this world than watching this cheery man wearing a corgi shirt and his ecstatic corgi. In the YouTube comments, Rumble Viral explains that the dog and his human were separated for two painstaking weeks, and this dramatic moment is their loving reunion. Reunited and it feels so good, indeed. Taylor Swift covered for Dave … [Link]

Mashable » That 25-hour House sit-in was a big win for Periscope

Thursday 23 June 19:11:17 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125533%2fsit-inFeed-tw Feed-fb It was history and I was struggling to find a place to see it unfold.  The U.S. House of Representative's Democrats were staging a sit-in—the first of its kind in this video-driven digital age— trying to force House Republicans to vote on a pair of gun control bills. SEE ALSO: Up Periscope: Inside Twitter’s one-year-old broadcast startup Whatever side of … [Link]

Mashable » Baby camel's first steps are as wobbly and wonderful as you'd expect

Thursday 23 June 19:03:27 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12580%2fscreen_shot_2016-06-23_at_2.04.29_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb This baby camel is finally mobile. The little champ, who lives at the Sóstó Zoo in Hungary, recently took its first steps, and we would like to extend our congratulations. We hope it received a medal, or whatever the camel equivalent of a medal is. (A pat on the back? Oats?) Next up: running. Taylor Swift covered for Dave Grohl when … [Link]

Mashable » Dude transforms girlfriend's dog-chewed shoes into badass armored heels

Thursday 23 June 18:59:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125501%2fheelsFeed-tw Feed-fb When a dog wreaks havoc on your wardrobe, it helps to have a blacksmith around. Alan Padzinski returned home from his workshop one day to find his girlfriend mourning a pair of destroyed $500 heels — heels unfairly targeted by their remorseless pup, Caliph. SEE ALSO: This dog just discovered Crocs and is pulling them off nicely He knows what … [Link]

Mashable » Here's a look at Kit Harington in 'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare'

Thursday 23 June 18:58:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125568%2f1f94a5f0a57849b1bb1f8fe25b276099Feed-tw Feed-fb Kit Harington is going from one war zone to another. It was announced recently that Harington, known for playing Jon Snow in Game of Thrones, will be taking a step toward the dark side to play the villain in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, and now we finally have some on-set photos to tide us over until the game's release. SEE ALSO: Board … [Link]

Mashable » Selena Gomez and 6-year-old fan are our favorite new music duo

Thursday 23 June 18:45:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125451%2fselena_fanFeed-tw Feed-fb And I keep hitting repeat-peat-peat-peat-peat-peat on this video. Six-year-old Audrey Nethery recently got to meet Selena Gomez during her Revival Tour – and Gomez shared an adorable video of her and the little girl singing and dancing. SEE ALSO: Selena Gomez takes Carpool Karaoke to a roller coaster and drive-thru Not only was the adorable Nethery excited to meet Selena Gomez, … [Link]

Slashdot » Volkswagen To Pay $10.2 Billion In Emissions Lawsuit

Thursday 23 June 18:40:00 UTC 2016

Reader Khashishi writes: Slashdot has been following the story of Volkswagen manipulating diesel emissions tests for some time now. The control software contained algorithms which reduced emissions during testing but not during normal driving. Well, now Volkswagen has agreed to pay $10.2 billion (alternate source: BBC) to settle the case, according to Associated Press. This is higher than the $430 … [Link]

Mashable » Taylor Swift covered for Dave Grohl when he was too high to play for Paul McCartney

Thursday 23 June 18:33:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12575%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Dave Grohl once had the totally normal problem of not being able to figure out how to play any of his songs while being at a party when Paul McCartney wanted him to jam. Fortunately, there was a totally normal solution for the problem — Taylor Swift swooped in "like fuckin' Batman" to save the day and began playing the Foo Fighters … [Link]

Popular Science » Watch Jimmy Kimmel Become Mike Tyson And Karl Malone Digitally

Thursday 23 June 18:32:00 UTC 2016

Entertainment From real-time face mapping software and a digital overlay Jimmy Kimmel has been doing a pretty convincing impression of Karl Malone for decades, but it took Dr. Matthias Niessner from Stanford with real-time face mapping… [Link]

New Scientist – News » IKEA of energy delivers clean, green solar power-plant in a box

Thursday 23 June 18:30:21 UTC 2016

A start-up offering flat-packed solar generators is hoping to give a boost to poor villages off the grid [Link]

New Scientist – News » Elderly monkeys choose to have fewer friends – just like us

Thursday 23 June 18:30:20 UTC 2016

As we age, we choose to spend less time socialising, and only with our favourite people. Now we know that elderly Barbary macaques do the same – but why? [Link]

Mashable » Adele's '25' is coming to streaming services after all

Thursday 23 June 18:29:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125601%2fadeleFeed-tw Feed-fb Adele's 25 — the album that many music industry insiders called a miracle for rejecting streaming and encouraging consumers to buy music again — is coming to streaming services after all. SEE ALSO: Adele '25' review: Gorgeously crafted pop that gives fans what they want At the time of 25's release, Adele expressed a distrust of streaming, saying "I know that … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Twitter Fabric Adds Deep Linking Capabilities with Branch Integration

Thursday 23 June 18:28:44 UTC 2016

Fabric, Twitter's mobile development platform, has added deep linking capabilties thanks to a newly launched integration with Branch, a deep linking and attribution tool. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Red Hat to Acquire 3scale

Thursday 23 June 18:28:14 UTC 2016

Red Hat recently announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 3scale, a provider of application programming interface (API) management technology. [Link]

Mashable » If 'Independence Day' was a children's book

Thursday 23 June 18:27:21 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12553%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f125437_2fjeff-no-textFeed-tw Feed-fb Jeff Goldblum, star of Independence Day: Resurgence, stopped by to show Mashable his latest project, a kid-friendly book version of the 1996 original blockbuster. More details: http://on.mash.to/28Q~ Read more… More about Independence Day Resurgence, Independence Day, Jeff Goldblum, Watercooler, and Videos [Link]

Mashable » 'Inside Amy Schumer' gun sketch puts grim spin on lawyer TV ads

Thursday 23 June 18:21:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125551%2fschumerFeed-tw Feed-fb Her cousin, Sen. Chuck Schumer, may have spent the night supporting his colleagues on the floor of the House, and now Amy Schumer is also doing her part by highlighting the flawed legal system that makes it hard for gun violence victims to receive justice.  In a just-released sketch from an earlier episode of her show, Inside Amy Schumer, comedian Jon Benjamin … [Link]

Mashable » Kill the pedestrian or the passenger? The complicated ethics of self-driving cars.

Thursday 23 June 18:20:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125527%2fdriverlessFeed-tw Feed-fb Imagine this scenario: You’re driving down the road when suddenly, out of nowhere, a lone pedestrian jumps into your path. The road is narrow and walled in by a barrier on either side, so your options are limited. You can either keep driving straight ahead and hit the pedestrian, or you can save the pedestrian by swerving into one of … [Link]

Mashable » Democrats end sit-in to force vote on gun control after 25 hours

Thursday 23 June 18:17:49 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125518%2fap_405714699150Feed-tw Feed-fb Georgia Rep. John Lewis and other Democrats ended their sit-in on the House floor on Thursday around 25 hours after it began.  Representatives began the sit-in after 11 a.m. on Wednesday, demanding that the House call a vote on two gun control measures — one that would prevent those on terrorist watch lists from purchasing a gun, and another that … [Link]

Mashable » Zefr's list of top 100 digital influencers may surprise you

Thursday 23 June 18:17:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f123555%2fscreen_shot_2016-06-21_at_10.55.41_pmFeed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — Ahead of VidCon, tech company Zefr compiled a list of the top 100 digital video influencers of 2016, with popular acts such as Cameron Dallas scoring high.  But unlike other rankings, the list isn't just based on the number of followers or video views. Instead, the company broke the list into categories — including digital A-list, gaming, kids & toys, Spanish language, and … [Link]

Mashable » Teen goes way over the top for a Beyoncé inspired prom entrance

Thursday 23 June 18:17:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125413%2fpromFeed-tw Feed-fb When Beyoncé told the world to get in formation in February, this teenager took the instructions to heart and had her sights set on prom. With the help of two dancers and the track off of Lemonade, this prom attendee might have orchestrated the best pre-prom entrance the world has ever seen: Black and yellow #BeyHive inspired balloons, a smoke machine, red … [Link]

Mashable » Wrestling Frasier lookalike will pound you into tossed salad and scrambled eggs

Thursday 23 June 18:10:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12545%2fap_625303316680Feed-tw Feed-fb In this corner, he's big and tough, and if he seems a bit confused, then maybe, but he's got you pegged. This picture of a wrestler, who probably hears the blues a-calling, started gaining traction because he looks remarkably like a buff Frasier Crane. You know, he's the psychiatrist from Cheers and (of course) Frasier, played by Kelsey Grammer. If you've never … [Link]

Popular Science » Google Has A List Of A.I. Behaviors That Would Scare Them Most

Thursday 23 June 18:02:32 UTC 2016

Technology It should scare you too The idea of a robot takeover may still be an abstract, science fictional concept to us, but Google has actually compiled a list of behaviors that would cause them great… [Link]

WIRED » People Want Self-Driving Cars That Save Lives. Especially Theirs

Thursday 23 June 18:00:03 UTC 2016

People Want Self-Driving Cars That Save Lives. Especially TheirsA new study in Science finds people want self-driving cars that serve the greater good—until they're the passenger. The post People Want Self-Driving Cars That Save Lives. Especially Theirs appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Slashdot » Google Launches Android Programming Course For Absolute Beginners

Thursday 23 June 18:00:00 UTC 2016

If you're on the fence on whether or not should you spring for learning how to code, Google is willing to offer a helping hand. The company has partnered with Udacity to offer a "nanodegree" class designed for people with no programming experience at all. The program costs $199 per month. ZDNet reports:The course material, developed by Google, is hosted … [Link]

Mashable » Jury rules that Led Zeppelin didn't rip off 'Stairway to Heaven'

Thursday 23 June 17:57:02 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125484%2fled.zeppelinFeed-tw Feed-fb "Stairway to Heaven" still stands.  After five days of testimony and less than a full day of deliberations, the four-man, four-woman jury in a California federal court ruled Thursday that Led Zeppelin's 1971 track — not to mention a lasting legacy of rock n roll — was not a rip-off of Spirit's "Taurus.&quo~ In a unanimous vote at Los Angeles' Edward R. … [Link]

Mashable » Swedish soccer player gets ejected for farting super loud

Thursday 23 June 17:55:06 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125354%2fredFeed-tw Feed-fb Talk about cutting some Swiss cheese. Swede Adam Lindin Ljungkvist, a left-back for Pershagens SK, was shown the door in the closing moments against Järna SK’s reserve team for straight up farting really loud. SEE ALSO: Cristiano Ronaldo opts out of interview by throwing microphone into a lake The fart, deemed by referee Dany Kako to be "a deliberate provocation" as well … [Link]

WIRED » We’ve Reached the End of Ancillary Justice, and We’ve Got … Thoughts

Thursday 23 June 17:32:25 UTC 2016

We’ve Reached the End of Ancillary Justice, and We’ve Got … ThoughtsAnn Leckie's Ancillary Justice proved challenging in many ways—mentally, emotionally, grammatically. But like Breq, we're stronger and more human for it. The post We’ve Reached the End of Ancillary Justice, and We’ve Got … Thoughts appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Instagram’s new video channels will help you geek out over your obsessions

Thursday 23 June 17:30:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f124821%2finsta-23Feed-tw Feed-fb Instagram wants you to watch more video. The company is adding new topic-based video channels to the "explore" section of the app. The channels, which will be labeled as "picked for you," will surface based on topics you may be interested in. SEE ALSO: Instagram now has more than a half a billion users Instagram first introduced video channels to … [Link]

Slashdot » Senate Report Says Charter, Time Warner Cable Overcharges Its Customers

Thursday 23 June 17:20:00 UTC 2016

According to an investigation by a U.S. Senate, Charter and its new subsidiary Time Warner Cable have been overcharging customers at least $7.2 million per year for equipment and service. Time Warner Cable over-billed customers nationwide an estimated $639,948 between January and April period this year. This projects the sum to a yearly total of $1,919,844. Charter admitted that it … [Link]

Popular Science » Different Scorpion Species Share Similar Taste In Interior Design

Thursday 23 June 17:10:15 UTC 2016

Animals Their complex burrows have key features in common A new study has found similarities in the burrow structures of three different species of scorpion. The researchers made aluminum casts of the burrows and analyzed their… [Link]

New Scientist – News » Male infertility cure will be gateway to editing our kids’ genes

Thursday 23 June 17:00:45 UTC 2016

The first use of germline genetic engineering could be to treat infertility in men, paving the way for its wider use, says Michael Le Page [Link]

Popular Science » Smelly Postcards Will Give You A Whiff Of Rosetta's Comet

Thursday 23 June 16:57:34 UTC 2016

Space Putting the "pee" into Comet 67P Comets stink. Literally. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » BetterWorks Announces API to Connect Workplace Data Points

Thursday 23 June 16:43:41 UTC 2016

BetterWorks; creator of enterprise software that manages strategic plans, collaborative goals and ongoing business performance; announced an API dedicated to company goals. The BetterWorks API connects data points from across a company and displays the data in a manner that the company can view the data in context of its larger business goals. [Link]

Mashable » Listen to the 'Ghostbusters' theme from Fall Out Boy, Missy Elliott

Thursday 23 June 16:42:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12547%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb There's an edgy new twist in the neighborhood. Fall Out Boy and Missy Elliot teamed up to revamp the Ghostbusters theme song, titled "Ghostbusters (I'm Not Afraid)." The result is a rock/hip hop mix that's a lot more electric than the original Ray Parker Jr. jam.  The revamp is for the upcoming all-female Ghost~ stars Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones and … [Link]

Slashdot » BitTorrent Adds Music, Video Streaming Options With Re-Launched BitTorrent Now

Thursday 23 June 16:40:00 UTC 2016

Dan Rys, reporting for Billboard:As streaming continues to consolidate its foothold as a major force in the music-listening community, more and more players are getting into the increasingly crowded space. Today, BitTorrent announced it is adding an ad-supported streaming option to its BitTorrent Bundle offerings, which is officially re-launching as BitTorrent Now. But before anyone thinks the company is throwing … [Link]

WIRED » Tech-Backed Immigration Actions Blocked By SCOTUS Split Decision

Thursday 23 June 16:34:41 UTC 2016

Tech-Backed Immigration Actions Blocked By SCOTUS Split DecisionThe decision leaves millions of people vulnerable to deportation. The post Tech-Backed Immigration Actions Blocked By SCOTUS Split Decision appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Bulldog and fish caught repeatedly smooching in the koi pond

Thursday 23 June 16:26:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125218%2ffishFeed-tw Feed-fb Whether you swim or you bark, love is love. An eight-year-old French Bulldog named Daisy has her very own FWB (fish with benefits.) She is frequently caught kissing a fish named Frank who resides in her owner's koi pond.  Their owner, Carrie Bredy, has documented their love affair on Instagram and YouTube for all to see. SEE ALSO: Socially awkward dog is just … [Link]

Popular Science » Boston Dynamics' New Robot Is A Tiny Friendly Dog With An Extra Limb

Thursday 23 June 16:24:00 UTC 2016

Technology Cute and alien New robot is cute and weird. [Link]

Mashable » Cruelest app will text your friends 'Game of Thrones' spoilers

Thursday 23 June 16:12:50 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12539%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f125350_2fspoiled.ioFeed-tw Feed-fb If you're a monster who inexplicably still has a few friends to text, then Spoiled.io is your app. The app has a humble purpose: To spoil your loved ones, or enemies, on major Game of Thrones plot points a mere few hours after it airs on HBO. So cold; so cruel. SEE ALSO: The 'Game of Thrones' Season 6 finale … [Link]

Mashable » Blake Lively tries to make it seem like being Blake Lively sucks

Thursday 23 June 16:07:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125397%2fblakelivelyFeed-tw Feed-fb Breaking: sometimes even Blake Lively yawns.  The statuesque actress did her own take on the expectations vs. reality meme and, well, Blake Lively's reality seems pretty great!  SEE ALSO: 11 things we don't understand after seeing Blake Lively in 'The Shallows' Lively expects to be in a very nice looking room in what is certainly a designer dress gazing out … [Link]

WIRED » Columbus Just Won $50 Million to Become the City of the Future

Thursday 23 June 16:00:27 UTC 2016

Columbus Just Won $50 Million to Become the City of the FutureThe Ohio city wins the Department of Transportation’s $50 million challenge. The post Columbus Just Won $50 Million to Become the City of the Future appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Slashdot » Huawei Is Working On Its Own Mobile OS In Case Things Sour With Google

Thursday 23 June 16:00:00 UTC 2016

According to a report from The Information, Huawei, the world's third largest smartphone manufacturer is working on its own mobile operating system (paywalled; alternate source). The report adds that the team that is developing this new operating system includes ex-Nokia employees. The new operating system is "meant as a contingency measure in case Google further tightens its grip on Android … [Link]

New Scientist – News » 3D-printed phones herald world of instant electronic everything

Thursday 23 June 15:59:10 UTC 2016

Circuits can now be 3D-printed directly into electronic devices – meaning factories could spit out new gadgets almost as quickly as we can think them up [Link]

Popular Science » Could A Human From 100,000 Years Ago Function Today?

Thursday 23 June 15:52:00 UTC 2016

Health Human history has a lot of major milestones to consider Would an infant human from the brink of civilization be able to function in modern times? That's the question a new video tries to answer from the "Kurzgesagt — In a… [Link]

Mashable » Dogs are helping their owners vote in the 'Brexit' referendum

Thursday 23 June 15:45:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125302%2fdogspollingstationsFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — The European Union referendum is pretty serious. OK, it's very serious.  SEE ALSO: The 'Brexit' referendum and 'Game of Thrones' aren't all that different Brits up and down the country are casting their votes to decide whether or not the United Kingdom should remain in the EU. It's a generation-defining decision that requires a great deal of careful consideration … [Link]

Mashable » #TBT: This 1990s watch tried to change time but failed

Thursday 23 June 15:36:09 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12536%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f125301_2fseq.00_00_29_21.still001_2Feed-tw Feed-fbIn this week's episode of Throwback Tech, we take a look at the Swatch Beats watch that never caught on. The Swiss watch company's invention runs on Internet time, but no it wasn't referring to how much time you spent on reddit.  Instead of dividing the virtual and real day into 24 hours and 60 minutes per hour, the watch divides the … [Link]

Popular Science » 3D Printing Could Save Coral Reefs

Thursday 23 June 15:26:40 UTC 2016

From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News Warmer waters are sapping reefs of their color and life Warmer waters are cooking coral, sapping reefs of their color and life. The best solution could be 3D printing. [Link]

Mashable » Officer charged with murder in Freddie Gray case found not guilty

Thursday 23 June 15:22:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125325%2f2a8da128dda4402da0626aa67a5a2060Feed-tw Feed-fb The Baltimore police officer charged with second-degree depraved heart murder and other crimes in the 2015 death of Freddie Gray was found innocent on all counts on Thursday.  Officer Caesar Goodson had also been charged with three counts of manslaughter, assault, reckless endangerment and misconduct in office. SEE ALSO: Tamir Rice's family gets $6 million, Cleveland avoids federal trial Goodson … [Link]

Slashdot » Xiaomi Launches Foldable Electric Bike QiCycle At a Price Of $450

Thursday 23 June 15:20:00 UTC 2016

Xiaomi on Thursday unveiled its first ever electric bike — the QiCycle Electric Folding Bike. The bike, made of carbon fibre, packs a host of sensors and weighs just 7kg. From a report on IndianExpress:QiCycle has an integrated electric motor, which can be used for propulsion. The bike is powered by 250W-36V electric motor, and uses Torque Measurement Method (TMM) … [Link]

Mashable » Cockatoo can't resist the charm of soda boxes

Thursday 23 June 15:19:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12532%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f125308_2fa_gotchaFeed-tw Feed-fb Gotcha the cockatoo is bringing a whole new meaning to fetch. Instead of running after a ball, the parrot is attracted to boxes of soda. Whether the boxes are full or empty, Gotcha can't get enough. But our biggest question: why doesn't Gotcha use some flying skills to fetch a little faster? 8th grade presidential impersonator joins Jimmy Fallon as … [Link]

WIRED » Google Fiber Just Swallowed Up Another Internet Provider

Thursday 23 June 15:15:03 UTC 2016

Google Fiber Just Swallowed Up Another Internet ProviderGoogle Fiber is about to come to five more cities. The post Google Fiber Just Swallowed Up Another Internet Provider appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » Hundreds of cheeky swimmers jumped into a freezing river for the winter solstice

Thursday 23 June 15:13:05 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125258%2f27772596456_4a335dbfea_kFeed-tw Feed-fb While some of us are enjoying our summer cocktails on roof top bars, the good people in the Southern hemisphere are celebrating the first day of winter. And what's more refreshing on a cold winter morning than taking a skinny dip with over 600 of your friends? SEE ALSO: World Naked Bike Ride Is Exactly What It Sounds Like (And … [Link]

WIRED » Tesla’s Done Being an Automaker—It’s Now an Energy Company

Thursday 23 June 15:00:45 UTC 2016

Tesla’s Done Being an Automaker—It’s Now an Energy CompanyForget "well to wheels." Tesla's talking generation to acceleration. The post Tesla's Done Being an Automaker—It's Now an Energy Company appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Popular Science » Neil deGrasse Tyson Talks Moons on 'The Late Show'

Thursday 23 June 14:45:52 UTC 2016

Entertainment Stephen Colbert loves watching him work the crowd Neil deGrasse Tyson has a pretty big fanbase, and not just at Popular Science. The astrophysicist's charismatic presentations (and legendary meme status) mean he can… [Link]

Mashable » 8th grade presidential impersonator joins Jimmy Fallon as 'Little Donald'

Thursday 23 June 14:42:33 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12526%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb No one asked for another Donald Trump, but here we are.  Jimmy Fallon donned a toupee and brought out his excellent Trump impression during Tuesday's show, where he explained Trump's thought process behind his vice presidential candidate options. Why go for Lebron James when there's a Little Donald—with little hands—ready to step up to the podium?  Little Donald is played by … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Says iOS Kernel Cache Left Unencrypted Intentionally, Nothing To Worry About

Thursday 23 June 14:40:00 UTC 2016

The iOS 10 kernel, which Apple released to enthusiasts last week, is not encrypted, according to a report. Security experts expressed their surprise and puzzlement over this in a report by MIT News. The iPhone maker, after remaining tight-lipped over the matter for a week, has now offered an explanation. In a statement to The Loop, Apple said: The kernel … [Link]

Mashable » Two brothers are brought to tears after seeing colors for the first time

Thursday 23 June 14:37:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12535%2f17b78495d1aa4449a622bc6dcc741cecFeed-tw Feed-fb "It's so bright." For people with normal vision, it's easy to take for granted the vibrant colors that we experience on a daily basis. But thanks to special glasses from enChroma, people with color deficiency can now experience true colors by simply popping them on their face. In this case, brothers Jimmy and Jace both test out the glasses for … [Link]

New Scientist – News » New life form discovered in saliva is linked to human disease

Thursday 23 June 14:16:28 UTC 2016

Bacteria that parasitise other bacteria have been found for the first time, and are linked to gum disease, cystic fibrosis and antimicrobial resistance [Link]

New Scientist – News » I smelled comet 67P’s deadly pong and lived to tell the tale

Thursday 23 June 14:16:27 UTC 2016

Researchers with ESA's Rosetta mission have commissioned a perfume that mimics the odour of 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko. Jacob Aron shares his first sniff [Link]

Mashable » Watch J.K. Rowling excitedly discuss 'Fantastic Beasts' in new featurette

Thursday 23 June 14:10:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12529%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb Accio a new featurette for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. In it, J.K. Rowling excitedly chats about the origin of the story and how character Newt Scamander, played by Eddie Redmayne, relates to her typical literary heroes.  "My heroes are always people who feel themselves to be set apart, stigmatized or othered," Rowling says. "That's at the heart … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' fan mourns Ramsay's death with musical tribute

Thursday 23 June 14:04:16 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12525%2framsay_boltonFeed-tw Feed-fb Ramsay Bolton may be the most hated character on television, but he has his fans. An Indian comedian has made a tongue-in-cheek musical video in "loving memory" of Bolton. Edited with some of Bolton's most deceptive scenes, it ironically describes him as a "genuine friend", "affectionate brother", "loving son" and "caring husband". SEE ALSO: An obituary for the loser of the … [Link]

WIRED » A Puzzling Projection Simulates What It’s Like to Live With Dementia

Thursday 23 June 14:00:26 UTC 2016

A Puzzling Projection Simulates What It’s Like to Live With DementiaThe Irish Pavilion at the Venice Biennale disorients its visitors—a reminder that people with disabilities see buildings differently. The post A Puzzling Projection Simulates What It’s Like to Live With Dementia appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Slashdot » Leaked Docs Provide An Unprecedented Look At Income Of Uber Drivers

Thursday 23 June 14:00:00 UTC 2016

In 2013, Uber told the Wall Street Journal that a typical Uber driver takes in more than $100,000 in annual gross fares. The ride-hail platform, which has shared similar estimates many times since, says that the company's efforts toward its drivers is a pathway to a modest, more attainable American dream. Turns out, the it has been exaggerating. According to … [Link]

Mashable » How we all feel when Netflix asks if we want to continue watching

Thursday 23 June 14:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f124661%2fada1dd0f8bf847c9b63c20ed5a5edae9Feed-tw Feed-fb Everyone’s been there. It’s been a rough day doing nothing. You're just lying in your bed, watching some dumb, yet vital, show and contemplating if you have the strength to order delivery.  Suddenly Netflix stops.  Now you contemplate, “Do I get up and return to binge watching some quality programing, or do I lay in bed and figure out how I … [Link]

Mashable » Anna Kendrick and James Corden perform an entire 'relationship' through classic love songs

Thursday 23 June 13:50:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12521%2fscreen_shot_2016-06-23_at_8.13.39_amFeed-tw Feed-fb It's probably best that our IRL relationships aren't set to music, but it sure works for late night television segments. James Corden proved he can sing in more than just the driver's seat on Wednesday night's Late Late Show, when he and guest Anna Kendrick performed a rousing mini-musical depicting a relationship from start to finish. Their journey was set to such … [Link]

Popular Science » Turn A PVC Tube Into A Passive Amp

Thursday 23 June 13:49:24 UTC 2016

DIY Pipe up your smartphone volume This cheap and simple passive amp boosts the volume of your smartphone. [Link]

Mashable » This LED handbag lets you literally wear emoji on your sleeve

Thursday 23 June 13:40:03 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125166%2f15_photoshoot_p-1Feed-tw Feed-fb Emoji have changed the way we communicate, popping up in the place of words in every other text that we send. A new LED handbag lets you literally wear emoji on your sleeve, ironically with the aim of getting people to talk more. SEE ALSO: 16 of the most useless emoji and how to make them useful The handbag was … [Link]

Mashable » KFC announces yet another Colonel Sanders

Thursday 23 June 13:35:54 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f124786%2f9dbe508d06824106a2fba143251d2e68Feed-tw Feed-fb Is there such a thing as Colonel Sanders fatigue? KFC evidently doesn't think so. The fast food chicken chain just announced the fourth actor to play its iconic mascot and founder in the past year. SEE ALSO: KFC just unveiled a (third) new Colonel Sanders Unlike previous Colonels, George Hamilton won't actually replace his predecessor, the comedian Jim Gaffigan. Instead, … [Link]

Mashable » Star Trek communicator replica is worthy of the Enterprise

Thursday 23 June 13:30:15 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f124636%2fp1011390Feed-tw Feed-fb Millennials raised on Star Trek the Next Generation are convinced that all future space travelers communicate via little Federation badges on their chests.  They are wrong. Decades before Captain Picard touched his pin and commanded Number One to "Make it so," Captain James Tiberius Kirk was using a handheld communicator to declare, "Scotty, beam me up." SEE ALSO: Barbie beams … [Link]

Mashable » Watch 'Back to the Future' whenever, thanks to Netflix's July additions

Thursday 23 June 13:25:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f124664%2f151021-news-back-to-the-future-2Feed-tw Feed-fb Lounging by the pool in the summer sun? Forget it. Thanks to Netflix and Hulu’s just-released new July selections, you’ll want to beat the heat and not leave your couch all month long. The services double down on plenty of '80s classics for July, from the Back to the Future trilogy to Beverly Hills Cop. As expected, there's also lots … [Link]

Popular Science » Solar Impulse 2 Becomes First Solar-Powered Plane To Cross The Atlantic

Thursday 23 June 13:16:15 UTC 2016

Aviation Flying on sunshine After a flight time of 71 hours and 8 minutes, Solar Impulse 2 became the first solar powered airplane to successfully cross the Atlantic Ocean. [Link]

Mashable » 'Independence Day for Kids' read by Jeff Goldblum

Thursday 23 June 13:07:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12480%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f125411_2fjeff-holding-bookFeed-tw Feed-fb Perhaps it's fate that today is (almost) the Fourth of July, and you will once again be seeing Jeff Goldblum in a film about squid-like aliens hellbent on destroying earth. Or, perhaps it was just time for a much-needed sequel to Independence Day. Whatever the case, Jeff Goldblum is here to get your butts in the theater seats. SEE ALSO: 'Fight Club' … [Link]

Mashable » The first-ever hologram karaoke experience will debut this summer

Thursday 23 June 13:06:32 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f124496%2fhologram.karaokeFeed-tw Feed-fb Karaoke's about to get way more epic. VNTANA, the augmented reality company behind the hologram selfie, announced the first-ever interactive hologram karaoke experience. SEE ALSO: Sci-fi tech arrives with this flexible phone with 3D holographic screen The technology will debut during Rob Thomas' upcoming summer tour with Counting Crows. Those who purchase the VIP package will be able to pick … [Link]

Mashable » Ben Affleck goes on expletive-filled Deflategate rant on Bill Simmons' new show

Thursday 23 June 13:05:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12522%2fa6b8b794dacf4c8fadecb95b1bf4457bFeed-tw Feed-fb Actor and Boston sports superfan Ben Affleck still has feelings about this whole Deflategate situation. Even if the tired debate is a year old. On the first ever episode of Bill Simmons' new HBO talk show "Any Given Wednesday," Affleck went on a expletive-laden rant destined for the conspiracy theory hall of fame in which he cursed a record 21 times in … [Link]

Mashable » Social Media Day: A global celebration

Thursday 23 June 13:00:17 UTC 2016

2016%2f06%2f23%2ff6%2fsmday_2016_newsletterheader1.59c9eFeed-tw Feed-fbSocial media has given us so much — the ALS ice bucket challenge, dad bods, DJ Khaled’s Snapchat story. You can say it has us feeling #blessed. Since its initial launch in 2010, Social Media Day has grown to become an international celebration. From veteran events in Barcelona, Spain to first-time proclamations in Kochi, India, the world will gather on June … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Fiber To Acquire Gigabit Internet Provider Webpass

Thursday 23 June 13:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Google Fiber has announced a deal to acquire high-speed internet service provider Webpass. Webpass is a 13-year-old company that provides high-speed internet, including gigabit service, for businesses and residential customers across parts of the U.S.. Webpass is most widely known in California, with service running in San Fransisco, Oakland, Emeryville, Berkeley and San Diego. It also … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung's new Notebook 7 Spin is a tablet and laptop

Thursday 23 June 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f124713%2fsamsung-notebook-7-spin-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fb Lenovo had it right from the start — and Samsung wants a piece of the action. For years now, Lenovo's Yoga 2-in-1 laptops have attracted customers with screens that can flipped all the way back to become a tablet (and in between for tent and stand modes).  Samsung's latest Windows 10 laptops, the Notebook 7 Spin series, has a similar hinge that converts … [Link]

Mashable » 11 things we don't understand after seeing Blake Lively in 'The Shallows'

Thursday 23 June 13:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f124442%2fblakelivelytheshallowsFeed-tw Feed-fb Warning: this post contains spoilers for The Shallows, a movie you can pretty much determine the outcome of from the trailer.  The Shallows is a tale of profound confusion.  For an hour and a half, Blake Lively evades a vicious shark with only a passing understanding of typical human behavior. Nothing makes sense, and yet everything is predictable. Here are … [Link]

Mashable » Seth Meyers casts Donald Trump's 'new' TV show, 'Chicago President'

Thursday 23 June 12:56:35 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12519%2f4a29e7f288b149d4922833e6a1d725aaFeed-tw Feed-fb Seth Meyers has been saying for a while now that NBC (read: just Meyers, for this joke) is prepared to give Donald Trump his own 13-episode television show if he drops out of the presidential race. On last night's Late Night, Meyers brainstormed a few casting ideas for Chicago President, which we assume will join the ranks of Chicago Med, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Will bad weather have an impact on today’s EU referendum vote?

Thursday 23 June 12:33:09 UTC 2016

It's a commonly held belief that bad weather can reduce voter turnout, so does today's rain mean the UK is heading for Brexit? [Link]

Mashable » Instagram to start offering translations next month

Thursday 23 June 12:21:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125182%2f7c94f9565c4b43ea8a74814cf6e0106cFeed-tw Feed-fb Starting next month, Instagram will offer users translated versions of posts and bios written in languages other than their own, the company has announced.  The translations will work similar to those on Facebook; when you encounter a post or a bio written in a language other than yours, you'll see a "See Translation" button — if your language is available … [Link]

Mashable » Olympians go on a wacky shopping spree in Visa's new commercial

Thursday 23 June 12:10:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f124886%2fvisaFeed-tw Feed-fb Olympic athletes have become a hot commodity on Madison Avenue as the world gears up for this summer's games in Brazil. Visa, a longtime sponsor of the event, tapped the star power of a whole athletic ensemble in its latest Olympics-centered ad campaign, which premiered this week. SEE ALSO: Olympians say thank you to their moms in touching new ad … [Link]

Mashable » What it's really like to live and work on an aircraft carrier

Thursday 23 June 12:00:42 UTC 2016

2016%2f06%2f23%2f35%2fthumbaircraft.f3f45Feed-tw Feed-fbI grew up fully under the spell of Top Gun.I wore out my VHS copy of Top Gun when I was 8-years-old, fast-forwarding to all of the scenes with airplanes nearly everyday after school. I fell completely into the movie's world of fighter jets and macho sailors protecting the free world. My dream, like the dreams of so many other kids of … [Link]

Mashable » AOL launches new face-tracking app at VidCon

Thursday 23 June 12:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12501%2fhttps_3a_2f_2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com_2fuploads_2fcard_2fimage_2f124968_2fa34e48fdf2b3434db87e4855c5d6b9b2Feed-tw Feed-fb ANAHEIM, California — Move over, Snapchat. At VidCon on Thursday, AOL is launching a new face-tracking app called Switch, Mashable has exclusively learned. The Verizon-owned giant is hoping young app users — the same ones who obsessively use Snapchat lenses and filters — will gravitate toward its new app with similar offerings. Switch, created by Kanvas (a photo-editing service for … [Link]

Mashable » 'Days Gone' rethinks zombie hordes as a puzzle you shoot through

Thursday 23 June 12:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12462%2fcf2964e1f7e04669a58c4cd0856c814cFeed-tw Feed-fb In Days Gone you don't run from the zombie horde; you shatter through it. It's not technically zombies you're fighting, to be fair. Similar to the stampeding, not-quite-undead armies of 28 Days Later, the game's "Freakers" are living creatures that have been infected. "Zombie" just offers an easy point of comparison. SEE ALSO: 'Star Wars' and Resident Evil wow in Sony's … [Link]

Mashable » Your ultimate guide to VidCon 2016

Thursday 23 June 11:50:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f124987%2fgettyimages-567392199Feed-tw Feed-fb ANAHEIM, Calif. — The seventh annual VidCon kicks off Thursday and it's expected to be the biggest turnout the conference has seen to date. Three days, over 400 creators and 30,000 plus attendees. Whew. Already tired? Don't stress: Mashable came up with a few tips to help you navigate this year's event. SEE ALSO: Hank Green's 5 tips for VidCon … [Link]

Mashable » Social media companies really want you to know that it's 'Brexit' voting day

Thursday 23 June 11:42:07 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125165%2ff320412e49a546f1a1d1d5e860cc11e7Feed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — On the day of the historic referendum in the UK to decide whether the country should stay in the European Union or leave, major social media companies are encouraging people to get to the polls and vote.  With more than 46 million registered to vote, the turnout will be key in deciding the future of Britain in its membership … [Link]

Mashable » The 'Brexit' referendum and 'Game of Thrones' aren't all that different

Thursday 23 June 11:16:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125086%2fangelamerkel-khaleesiFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — As people cast their votes in the referendum on Britain's membership in the European Union, the nation is bracing itself for what could be a future-defining result. To remain or not to remain, that is the question.  SEE ALSO: 67 ways your life may change if the UK 'Brexits' And, despite Britain's reputation for crippling politeness, the battle over … [Link]

WIRED » Claustrophobic Photos Go Inside Manila’s Traffic Nightmare

Thursday 23 June 11:12:46 UTC 2016

Claustrophobic Photos Go Inside Manila’s Traffic NightmareManila was crowned "worst traffic in the world." These fisheye photos stick you into the cramped taxis, buses and trains that gridlock the city. The post Claustrophobic Photos Go Inside Manila's Traffic Nightmare appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Design FX: How They Put The Rock in a Whole New Body for Central Intelligence

Thursday 23 June 11:12:45 UTC 2016

Design FX: How They Put The Rock in a Whole New Body for Central IntelligenceTo make a younger, less fit version of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Weta Digital used 3-D facial scans, performance capture, and this viral video star. The post Design FX: How They Put The Rock in a Whole New Body for Central Intelligence appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Cape Watch: Cheer Up, DC Movie Universe. Things Aren’t So Bad

Thursday 23 June 11:12:44 UTC 2016

Cape Watch: Cheer Up, DC Movie Universe. Things Aren’t So BadThis week the Internet unleashed a ton of new information about the future of the DC movies. And that future looks … bright? The post Cape Watch: Cheer Up, DC Movie Universe. Things Aren’t So Bad appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Everything We Know About Nintendo’s Mysterious Next Console, the NX

Thursday 23 June 11:12:43 UTC 2016

Everything We Know About Nintendo’s Mysterious Next Console, the NXComments from Nintendo executives and developers at E3 shed a bit more light on its plans for a new game machine. The post Everything We Know About Nintendo's Mysterious Next Console, the NX appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » The Physics of Why Bouncy Castles Take Flight

Thursday 23 June 11:12:42 UTC 2016

The Physics of Why Bouncy Castles Take FlightParties with bouncy castles are parties kids want to attend, but those air-filled playhouses have the unfortunate habit of lifting into the air with alarming frequency. The post The Physics of Why Bouncy Castles Take Flight appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Popular Science » First Picture Of China's Secretive New Submarine

Thursday 23 June 11:00:00 UTC 2016

From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal The Type 093B is stealthy and nuclear China's newest nuclear attack submarine, Type 093B, is quiet and deadly, with an arsenal of torpedoes and cruise missiles. [Link]

Mashable » Sheryl Sandberg asks women to champion each other at work

Thursday 23 June 11:00:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f124792%2fap_100724238293__1_Feed-tw Feed-fb Sheryl Sandberg wants women to reject the myth that female co-workers must become enemies in order to excel in the workplace.  Instead, the Facebook chief operating officer enlisted A-list celebrities to help her deliver an inspiring message in a video that debuted Thursday.  SEE ALSO: These are the companies with the fewest women in leadership roles The short clip, featuring Selena Gomez, … [Link]

Mashable » Mum hilariously confuses Beyoncé and Rihanna in awkward text exchange

Thursday 23 June 10:54:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125145%2fbeyonce_rihanna_confusion_mumFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — What's your favourite Beyoncé song? "Single Ladies"? "Crazy In Love"? Or maybe it's that well-known classic, "Oh na na what's my name"? The befuddled mum in the text conversation below is clearly struggling to decide. SEE ALSO: Daughter pranks concerned mum into thinking her head's turned square Alison from Glasgow, Scotland, tweeted a screengrab of an exchange she … [Link]

Mashable » Xiaomi launches a smart folding bicycle for China's busy city roads

Thursday 23 June 10:27:53 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125096%2f6Feed-tw Feed-fb Chinese company Xiaomi is launching an electric-powered folding bicycle for the country's congested city roads. Mi QiCycle Electric Folding Bike hasn't been developed by Xiaomi itself, but by iRiding, a Taiwanese company backed by Xiaomi.  SEE ALSO: Inside Xiaomi's plan to dominate the connected world Priced at $455 (2,999 yuan), it is only available in China, with no word about its launch in other countries. Electric … [Link]

Slashdot » Computer Simulations Point To the Source of Gravitational Waves

Thursday 23 June 10:00:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes from a report via The Verge: On February 11th, scientists at the LIGO observatory made history when they announced the detection of the first gravitational waves. A new study says the gravitational waves likely came from two massive suns that formed about 12 billion years ago, or two billion years after the Big Bang. The researcher's … [Link]

Mashable » Hi Americans, we Googled 'Brexit' for you

Thursday 23 June 9:58:00 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125072%2fgettyimages-540305166Feed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — Woke up on Thursday wondering what a "Brexit" is and why everyone is talking about it? Don't worry, we've got you covered, Americans. The folks at Google kindly sent us over the top 10 questions Americans have been searching for, and we thought we'd save you the trouble of searching for each one. SEE ALSO: Man is fed … [Link]

WIRED » Review: Wahoo Fitness Elemnt

Thursday 23 June 9:49:19 UTC 2016

Review: Wahoo Fitness ElemntThis connected bike computer shows you live stats about your ride, and can even share some of them to Facebook. The post Review: Wahoo Fitness Elemnt appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Mashable » 'The Shallows': Blake Lively, a bikini and a giant leaping shark. You'll eat it up

Thursday 23 June 9:43:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12509%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb The most enjoyable thing about The Shallows is looking forward to seeing The Shallows — and that is not a dig.  There is a special kind of mouthwatering anticipation in knowing that 1) this movie will surely be pretty bad, and 2) you will be delighted by each of its 87 minutes. It's a moviegoing can’t-lose: If you're wrong on the first … [Link]

Mashable » Irish football fans are making hilarious Wikipedia edits to their star player's page

Thursday 23 June 9:34:08 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125092%2frobbie_brady_wikipedia_edits_headerFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — "Robert 'The Messiah' Brady." "Robert 'Jesus Christ' Brady." "Robert 'Get in there you beautiful beautiful bastard' Brady" — these are just some of the things Irish footballer Robert Brady's Wikipedia page was changed to Tuesday night, after he scored a late winner against Italy in the Euro 2016 football tournament. SEE ALSO: Irish football fans singing lullabies to … [Link]

Mashable » Stoical Londoners battle downpours and flooding to vote in the EU referendum

Thursday 23 June 9:06:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125087%2fgettyimages-542344304Feed-tw Feed-fb Downpours and thunderstorms greeted British voters in southeast England on the day they cast their votes in the historic referendum on the UK's membership in the European Union. Polling stations in some London areas have been flooded after torrential rain hit parts of the capital. The fire brigade took over 550 weather related emergency calls and firefighters attended over 400 incidents overnight.  … [Link]

Mashable » Woman carries around pretty convincing fake parking spot in her trunk

Thursday 23 June 8:56:28 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12511%2fc00adea8051448b9b7b0f31928aefbf0Feed-tw Feed-fb Bet you didn't see this one coming. An unidentified woman in China was caught in the act of faking her own parking spot on another driver's dashcam, while exiting the dubious-looking lot on a busy street. Driving closer to see what exactly she was up to, the passengers in the car can be heard exclaiming in surprise when the woman … [Link]

Mashable » This teacher used apples to make a devastating point about bullying

Thursday 23 June 8:50:01 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125038%2fapples_bullying_lessonFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — A teacher in Birmingham, UK, has used a simple, powerful trick to teach children about the grim effects of bullying. SEE ALSO: 4 myths that will change how you define bullying Rosie Dutton tours schools teaching children about relaxation and mindfulness. On Tuesday evening, she posted on her Relax Kids Tamworth Facebook page about a lesson she'd taught … [Link]

Mashable » Hackers steal frequent-flyer miles worth Rs 1.6 million from Air India

Thursday 23 June 8:14:55 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f125023%2fap_537898796526Feed-tw Feed-fb Your frequent-flyer miles may be more valuable than you think. Unidentified hackers broke into at least 20 accounts in Air India's frequent-flyer programme and redeemed miles worth Rs 1.6 million ($23,745). SEE ALSO: The glamorous life of a frequent traveler is a lie, researchers say A Star Alliance member, Air India has 195,000 accounts in its frequent-flyer programme, but the … [Link]

Mashable » This season of 'Big Brother' is basically a high stakes school group project

Thursday 23 June 7:32:48 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f124955%2f4d43a67f21384629bfbb1a470f233f04Feed-tw Feed-fb Big Brother — your favorite annual summer fling — is officially back and as twist-filled as ever, with four surprise houseguests and a twist that turned the whole competition into a nightmare for anyone who hated group projects in school.  In the first twist of the season, instead of meeting 16 new faces that you'll promptly forget after September, viewers were … [Link]

Mashable » Volvo's new S90 and V90 R-Design models are both luxurious and sporty

Thursday 23 June 7:29:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f124976%2f24440e68429749789cb484494f698d82Feed-tw Feed-fb Volvo, you're killing me with these new cars. They're stunning. SEE ALSO: Dodge announces end of Viper production on model's 25th anniversary Volvo Cars revealed two new models Wednesday morning: The V90 R-Design and the S90 R-Design. These, if you couldn't tell by the new suffix and lines of the cars are the sporty versions of the brand's full size … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Why you should worry about intelligent machines

Thursday 23 June 7:26:32 UTC 2016

Artificial intelligence itself isn't a problem – the threat lies in what humans might do with it [Link]

Mashable » Tyler Oakley, Ingrid Nilsen join fellow YouTubers for 'Fantastic Beasts' VidCon event

Thursday 23 June 7:24:18 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12496%2fsddefaultFeed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — Potterheads got to experience some magic at VidCon on Wednesday. In a special event  — one that seemed more fitting for Comic-Con than a digital video conference — Warner Bros. brought together a handful of YouTube creators from across the globe to talk all things Fantastic Beasts. The event quickly filled up, with the Warner Bros. fan page … [Link]

Mashable » UK chain Debenhams set to open in Australia, exciting our aunts and uncles

Thursday 23 June 7:15:59 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f124921%2f9a63881f36c241a0b0e435ef2f73cadaFeed-tw Feed-fb Australia has had an influx of cool international retailers set up shop recently. Zara, H&M, Uniqlo and Forever 21 are the biggest and best of the lot, but now the party is about to be crashed by their strait-laced British relative, Debenhams. The department store is set to open in Melbourne and is expected to sign up for a 4,000-square metre … [Link]

Slashdot » India Launches Record 20 Satellites In Space Using A Single Rocket

Thursday 23 June 7:00:00 UTC 2016

William Robinson writes from a report via Times of India: The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) used its workhorse PSLV-C34 to inject 20 satellites which includes 17 satellites from various countries like US, Canada, Germany and Indonesia, into orbit in a single mission and set a new record on Wednesday. In the final stages of the mission, ISRO also demonstrated … [Link]

Mashable » Chinese man runs 200km in 45 hours in the name of love

Thursday 23 June 6:56:47 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f124980%2f882c45d480cd4aacad4ef0a821a3c7fbFeed-tw Feed-fb A Chinese man from Chongqing, China, has been hailed as China's "Forrest Gump" after he completed a 222 kilometre run around a Beijing expressway in 45 hours. Although the 30-year-old Liu Zhongjie is not the first Chinese man to manage the feat, his marathon theme "for belief and for her" has touched the hearts of netizens. Liu who currently works … [Link]

Mashable » Farmer protests by riding his horse over the Sydney Harbour Bridge

Thursday 23 June 6:43:42 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12504%2fe959c606906b4e86bc1872f63e4463b2Feed-tw Feed-fb A farmer and his horse have caused quite the ruckus on an Australian icon. Glenn Morris rode his steed across the Sydney Harbour Bridge Thursday morning as part of a protest against the government's new laws on land clearing. SEE ALSO: Awful Australian election made more awful by awful Facebook Live videos Morris, a beef farmer from Inverell in northern … [Link]

Mashable » Court struggles to define 'online location' in Australia's first site blocking case

Thursday 23 June 6:42:25 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f124992%2f2802cb615ab9438ea12704f2fda0c901Feed-tw Feed-fb Sites like Pirate Bay are one step closer to being blocked in Australia, just as soon as anyone can figure out the meaning of "online location." In Sydney Thursday, the court heard arguments from Foxtel and Roadshow as part of their bid to have Solar Movie, Pirate Bay, Torrentz, TorrentHound and IsoHunt blocked for Australian Internet users. It's the first … [Link]

Mashable » The women who clean dinosaur bones in the Australian outback

Thursday 23 June 5:50:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12498%2f7a4ab3fd93334ec08ec1e8d4302af7d8Feed-tw Feed-fbEROMANGA, Australia — You can walk around Eromanga in southwest Queensland in 15 minutes. There is the main road, and circling the town, a dry creek bed where green bits of glass and rusting machinery parts fold into the red dirt.Eromanga calls itself the "furtherest" town from the sea. It says so right on the sign post leading to the local … [Link]

Mashable » Thai Air Force's first female pilots begin training

Thursday 23 June 5:02:23 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f124925%2fap_120629022464Feed-tw Feed-fb The Royal Thai Air Force's first female pilots made history on Wednesday, starting their training in an altitude chamber. The five women are the Air Force's first female recruits in its over 100-year history, as one of Asia's earliest established air forces in 1913. SEE ALSO: Female pilots who flew during WWII can now be buried at Arlington The women … [Link]

Mashable » Chaos erupts as House sit-in over gun control lasts past midnight

Thursday 23 June 4:24:04 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f124689%2f6743fb422e284508895c88104f7d814bFeed-tw Feed-fb As midnight struck in Washington, D.C., the Democratic-led sit-in on the floor of the House of Representatives continued on after House Speaker Paul Ryan refused to bring up several gun control bills for a vote.  Several hours earlier, in a raucous scene, Ryan and Republican lawmakers — who reentered the House floor more than 10 hours after the sit-in began — were … [Link]

Mashable » In a remote corner of outback Australia, dinosaur bones are being unearthed

Thursday 23 June 4:13:10 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12500%2f08f04d7401b54a2181e871cf03134aabFeed-tw Feed-fbEULO, Australia — In a corner of outback Australia known mostly for mining and farming, the bones of extinct creatures are an unusual new harvestThis sparsely populated region of southwest Queensland, covered millions of years ago by a vast inland sea, was once trod by dinosaurs and marsupials the size of minivans. In recent years, the bones of these creatures have … [Link]

Slashdot » Why Drones Could Save Door-To-Door Mail Delivery

Thursday 23 June 3:30:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Online shopping aside, people don't have as many physical items to mail as they used to, which is largely the reason why Canada Post announced it would be phasing out door-to-door mail delivery. Motherboard reports: "The corporation is exploring future use of drone technology to make deliveries, according to a report from the Canadian Press. At … [Link]

Mashable » 'Legojacking' hijacks real life with Lego to create amazing art works

Thursday 23 June 3:29:26 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f124912%2f0e3383c928184161b5c5e0e777a458b6Feed-tw Feed-fb Letting our imaginations run wild with Lego seemed so easy as a child. It's something most of us have forgotten about as adults. We're too busy looking over dreary Excel spreadsheets, trying our best to sort out our hectic lives — letting our once strong imaginations fall by the wayside.  SEE ALSO: Awful Australian election made more awful by awful … [Link]

Mashable » Drone delivers abortion pills to Northern Irish women

Thursday 23 June 1:46:34 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fstory%2fthumbnail%2f12469%2fabortion_droneFeed-tw Feed-fb Pro-choice activists delivered abortion pills via drone from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland on Tuesday. It was done as an act of solidarity and a protest against restrictive abortion laws on both sides of the border.  Read more: http://on.mash.to/28Quen7 Read more… More about Northern Ireland, Ireland, Abortion Rights, Abortion Law, and Abortion [Link]

Mashable » This massive, luxurious 'flying boat' could barely get off the ground

Thursday 23 June 1:40:56 UTC 2016

2016%2f06%2f23%2fe1%2fdornierthumb.d7c11Feed-tw Feed-fbJuly 25, 1929Image: ullstein bild/ullstein bild via Getty ImagesDesigned by Dr. Claudius Dornier, the Dornier Do-X was the largest and heaviest flying boat in the world upon its completion in 1929, with a wingspan of 157 feet and a maximum takeoff weight of more than 61 tonsThe massive aircraft was financed by the German Transport Ministry, but it was built in … [Link]

Slashdot » Sony Agrees To Pay Millions To Gamers To Settle PS3 Linux Debacle

Thursday 23 June 1:25:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: After six years of litigation, Sony is now agreeing to pay the price for its 2010 firmware update that removed support for the Linux operating system in the PlayStation 3. Sony and lawyers representing as many as 10 million console owners reached the deal on Friday. Under the terms of the … [Link]

Mashable » Commentator reacting to Iceland's winning goal is what pure happiness sounds like

Thursday 23 June 1:13:38 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f124884%2f6829b56d0adb4404b58e8810729547c7Feed-tw Feed-fb This might be greatest piece of sports commentary you'll ever listen to — even if you can't understand it. A dramatic match between Iceland and Austria was deadlocked at 1-1 on Wednesday at Euro 2016. Then, Iceland scored to take the team to the next round of the soccer competition. SEE ALSO: Watch Lionel Messi's gravity-defying, record-breaking goal against the U.S. Arnor Ingvi … [Link]

Mashable » Murdering its mascot, and other ways Brazil is already ruining the Olympics

Thursday 23 June 1:01:56 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f124082%2fb9f9fb74ec3441e2aac1dc73e3d8786cFeed-tw Feed-fb The Summer Olympics in Brazil are about two crises away from becoming the embodiment of that dumpster fire gif everyone on the Internet is obsessed with. They are about six weeks away — normally, this would be the time when excitement would start building. Instead, it's hard to read the news and not feel like the whole thing is going to … [Link]

Mashable » Politicians chased by kid playing ear-piercing recorder in ultimate prank

Thursday 23 June 0:59:43 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f124883%2frecorderFeed-tw Feed-fb The election campaign is a tough time for politicians. Babies are shoved in their faces, teenagers demand selfies and grandmas want a kiss on the cheek. It is a test of endurance and only the fittest survive. The Chaser, a hilarious comedy group in Australia, decided the lead up to the July 2 election was not testing enough. They did … [Link]

Slashdot » 154 Million Voter Records Exposed Due To Database Error

Thursday 23 June 0:45:00 UTC 2016

blottsie writes: Chris Vickery, a security researcher at MacKeeper, has uncovered a new voter database containing 154 million voter records, exposed as a result of a CouchDB installation error. The database includes names, addresses, Facebook profile URLs, gun ownership, and more. Who exposed the voter database? Vickery believes the suspect may be linked to L2, a company specializing in voter … [Link]

Mashable » The congressman leading the House sit-in is a Civil Rights hero

Thursday 23 June 0:41:20 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f124827%2fap_16154640292919Feed-tw Feed-fb As the United States House of Representatives was about to go about its normal business on Wednesday morning, Rep. John Lewis, walked up to the front of the House and sat on the floor.  He was joined, initially, by around 30 other Democratic members of Congress, though that number grew to include around 170 representatives — plus 20 senators — … [Link]

Mashable » Samsung's new Notebook 7 Spin is a tablet and laptop

Thursday 23 June 0:23:19 UTC 2016

Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fcard%2fimage%2f124713%2fsamsung-notebook-7-spin-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fb Lenovo had it right from the start — and Samsung wants a piece of the action. For years now, Lenovo's Yoga 2-in-1 laptops have attracted customers with screens that can flipped all the way back to become a tablet (and in between for tent and stand modes).  Samsung's latest Windows 10 laptops, the Notebook 7 Spin series, has a similar hinge that converts … [Link]

Slashdot » KFC Introduces Meal Box That Doubles As A Smartphone Charger

Thursday 23 June 0:05:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: KFC has introduced a limited edition 5-in-1 Meal Box to select KFC outlets in Delhi and Mumbai. The box has one mighty special feature: it will charge a user's smartphone while they eat. The company has partnered with a Mumbai-based digital agency, Blink Digital, to make the "Watt a Box" concept a reality. In terms of … [Link]

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