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 » While You Were Offline: What Twitter Talks About When It’s Not Talking Brexit
A whole lot of ridiculousness went down online this past week, but most of it disappeared as soon as news broke that the UK had voted to leave the EU. The post While You Were Offline: What Twitter Talks About When It's Not Talking Brexit appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » You Could Be Paid To Post Snapchat Selfies With Products, Patent Filing Suggests
An anonymous reader writes: According to Snapchat's latest patent filings, the company could begin paying users to post photos and videos. Los Angeles Times reports: "The filings reveal that Snapchat automatically could analyze annotations on an image, including text and digital stickers, to prompt users to place their image in a collective gallery. In other words, people who type some … [Link]
Mashable » Johnny Manziel's lawyer accidentally texted details of his case to the AP
We've all done it: the tweet that was supposed to be a DM, the infamous reply-all or the text reply to the wrong person. It's just that most of us don't do it while defending a spiraling former NFL quarterback against charges of domestic violence. And for that matter, it's not usually one of the world's largest and most widely-read … [Link]
Slashdot » Oculus Ditches DRM Hurdle, Allows HTC Vive Games On Rift Again
An anonymous reader writes: After changing its DRM to exclude ReVive last month, Oculus has changed its mind again and is now allowing HTC Vive games to play on the Oculus Rift. "We continually revise our entitlement and anti-piracy systems, and in the June update we've removed the check for Rift hardware from the entitlement check. We won't use hardware … [Link]
WIRED » The Physicist Who Might Have Discovered a New Building Block of Matter
Suchitra Sebastian on the potential discovery of a new building block of matter, better ways to find superconductors, and her circuitous path to becoming a world-class physicist. The post The Physicist Who Might Have Discovered a New Building Block of Matter appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Twitter now lets you see all the tweets sent from a specific location
Twitter is silently rolling out a new feature for precise locations on tweets, so now some users can see where tweets were tweeted from without opening them up for a detailed view. SEE ALSO: Twitter's best tweets during this past week This feature, first seen by TechCrunch, allows you to tag your tweets with specific locations, like "Mashable HQ" or … [Link]
WIRED » Twitter Burn: The Independence Day Kids Get the Last Laugh
Actor Ross Bagley, whose role as Will Smith's stepson was re-cast, won the Internet today with this Twitter burn about the sequel. The post Twitter Burn: The Independence Day Kids Get the Last Laugh appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Think Culture Is a Space Opera? Nah, It’s a Trojan Horse
In the latest 'Geeks' Guide to the Galaxy' podcast, Simone Caroti discusses his critical survey of the Culture series by sci-fi author Iain Banks. The post Think Culture Is a Space Opera? Nah, It’s a Trojan Horse appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Surface 3 Stocks Dwindling As Microsoft Plans System's Demise
An anonymous reader writes: Microsoft's Surface 3 may be coming to an end. Brad Sams at Thurrott.com reports that many versions of the Surface 3 are listed as being out of stock in Microsoft's online store, with no expected availability. He notes that the only version in stock online is the version with 2GB RAM/64GB storage/LTE. There's more availability in-store, … [Link]
Mashable » Kylie and Tyga’s latest Instagram madness will make you question everything
Just as we were starting to accept Tyga and Kylie's breakup, they threw us through some diamond-encrusted hoops on Instagram. SEE ALSO: In memoriam: Kylie Jenner and Tyga's kontroversial love The first clue that something is going on: early this morning, Tyga posted and then quickly deleted a photo of his recent ex, Kylie Jenner, on Instagram, as reported by Seventeen. … [Link]
Mashable » Rightfully paranoid man discovers ATM scam in Vienna
It pays to be just a little paranoid. It helped one guy in Vienna avoid having his ATM card info stolen. YouTube user Ben Tedesco, who claims to work in cybersecurity, spotted an ATM skimming device while in Vienna, Austria. Starting by spotting just a little glue on the edges of the card reader, he makes a disturbing discovery — … [Link]
Slashdot » Valve Faces Lawsuit Over Video Game Gambling
An anonymous reader writes from a report via Bloomberg: Valve's Counterstrike: Global Offensive game is being sued for its role in the multibillion-dollar gambling economy that has fueled the game's popularity. Michael John McLeod filed a lawsuit Thursday in the U.S. District Court in Connecticut alleging that Valve violated gambling laws and engaged in racketeering with a handful of off-shore … [Link]
Mashable » After a great deal of practice, baby goats successfully jump on couch
Practice truly does make perfect. After some serious trials and tribulations, these two baby goats — Wilma and Lentil — finally learned how to jump onto a couch. Though there were several nasty falls and, at times, the feat seemed impossible, these two goofy goats never gave up. Way to goat, guys. 'It's Always Sunny' outside of the confines of … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump hails Brexit as a 'great thing'
During his visit to Scotland, Donald Trump saluted the UK's exit from the European Union, noting that Scotland was cheering for Brexit. Here's the thing though, Scotland voted to remain. Read more: http://on.mash.to/28SSujo Read more… More about Donald Trump, Uk, Scotland, United Kingdom, and European Union
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Mashable » Kylie Jenner to open a temple for teens a.k.a. a Lip Kit store
The days of refreshing Kylie Jenner's website to get your lip kit fix may be over. The 18-year-old makeup mogul plans to increase the supply and demand for her impossible-to-get lipsticks and glosses by opening an official, old-fashioned brick-and-mortar Kylie Cosmetics store. SEE ALSO: The terribly unpleasant panic of trying to buy the black Kylie lip kit "Looking for Kylie Cosmetics … [Link]
Mashable » Deadly floods are crippling West Virginia
At least 14 people—the death toll is expected to grow—have died during devastating flooding in West Virginia. Thousands have been left without power after severe flash floods swept through the state. Read more…More about Rain, Storm, Weather, Flooding, and Flood
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Mashable » Does Brexit warn of a Trump victory?
A country that is confident in its sensible centrism goes to the polls. The hard right-wing result defies pollsters. The country wakes up to recriminations, fear, regrets on the part of protest voters, and the absolute certainty that we can't even begin to predict electoral outcomes anymore. Are we talking about Britain in June 2016, or the U.S. in November … [Link]
WIRED » Aston Martin’s Custom-Made Roadster Is Most Certainly Not for You
The Brits based this special roadster on the GT12 Coupe, voting to ditch the roof hear the naturally aspirated 6.0-liter V12 roar. The post Aston Martin's Custom-Made Roadster Is Most Certainly Not for You appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » President Obama and Mark Zuckerberg offer up ways to help small businesses
President Barack Obama joined Mark Zuckerberg and other entrepreneurs from around the world for a panel presentation on Friday at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Silicon Valley to discuss how technology can empower small businesses SEE ALSO: Michelle Obama will ride with James Corden for Carpool Karaoke Obama and Zuckerberg both called for more action and support for startups, including increased web … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Won't Collect Your Data For Its AI Services Unless You Let It
Apple doesn't like collecting your data. This is one of iPhone maker's biggest selling points. But this approach has arguably acted as a major roadblock for Apple in its AI and bots efforts. With iOS 10, the latest version of company's mobile operating system, Apple announced that it will begin collecting a range of new information as it seeks to … [Link]
Mashable » Calvin Harris speaks out on Instagram, says Taylor Swift 'controlled the media'
It's been a rollercoaster ride of a breakup, that's for sure. Calvin Harris revealed more on Instagram about his Taylor Swift breakup heard 'round the world, as per screenshots captured by media outlets and fan social media accounts. SEE ALSO: Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris make their breakup Twitter official It's unclear whether or not the Scottish DJ did actually … [Link]
New Scientist – News » I tried out being a space trucker in a Dream Chaser mini-shuttle
The Sierra Nevada Corporation is building a space plane to haul cargo and trash from the ISS, so Lisa Grossman took its simulator for a spin [Link]
New Scientist – News » Nano-camera lens reveals the hidden mirror world of molecules
Left- or right-handedness can be the difference between a medicine or poison. A camera lens made with nanotechnology may shed light on such mirror image molecules [Link]
Mashable » We have been blessed with a new photo of Saint West
We have been blessed. Kim Kardashian West turned to Snapchat to grace us with a rare photo of arguably one of the most famous kids on the planet: Saint West. SEE ALSO: Kim and Kanye named their son Saint 'cause he's so #blessed LOOK AT HIM! Kim went on to break down who she thinks Saint most resembles — herself … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » 7 Things to Consider When Designing a Travel API
Leading travel companies are increasingly broadening their distribution channels by building platforms that enable partners and customers to connect and access their inventory and sales systems via application programming interfaces (APIs). APIs are the tools powering many of today’s mobile and Web applications.
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Mashable » Tesla signs $9 billion agreement to build factory in China, report says
Tesla Motors has reportedly signed a non-binding agreement with Chinese government-owned company Jinqiao Group to construct a Tesla production plant in the city of Shanghai. All told, the investment could cost $9 billion, a person close to the matter told Bloomberg. SEE ALSO: Elon Musk says the Tesla Model S 'floats well enough' to double as a boat This report … [Link]
Mashable » Stop trying to make hardware happen, BlackBerry
BlackBerry announced its first quarterly earnings on Thursday for fiscal year 2017, and although the results themselves were fairly flat (which was actually better than Wall Street was predicting), its hardware sales continued to flatline. Wait, BlackBerry still makes phones? SEE ALSO: Obama ditched BlackBerry, but his new device isn't exactly a 'smart' phone Yes, yes it does – though … [Link]
Popular Science » Watermelon Snow, A DIY Phantom Limb, And Other Amazing Images Of The Week
Science Plus a look inside the capsule that could take us to Mars Our favorite images from this week's science and tech news. [Link]
Slashdot » Netflix to Soon Let Users Download Videos, Says Report
Karl Bode, writing for DSLReport:Netflix will soon let users download and store videos locally, according to Penthera (a Pittsburgh-based firm that focuses on delivery of HD media to mobile devices by storing content on the recipient device) COO Dan Taitz and a report over at Light Reading. Taitz told the outlet that it shouldn't be long before the feature arrives. … [Link]
Mashable » One Emmy winner uses his statuette as a bathroom implement
Winning an Emmy is so annoying. Sure, getting the award is fun, but what are you even supposed to do with that statuette? Luckily, one winner has found the solution. Makeup artist Holland Miller, who received a Daytime Emmy this year for his work on R.L. Stine's Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls, now uses his trophy as a toothbrush and razor … [Link]
Mashable » Striking color images capture the grit of 1940s rail workers
December 1942L. Logan, boilermaker at the roundhouse at the Proviso yards.Image: Jack Delano/Library of CongressJack Delano joined the Farm Security Administration in 1940, inspired by the photographers who documented the conditions of poor laborers during the Great Depression.When the FSA was absorbed into the Office of War Information, the mission for the photographers shifted to documenting various facets of the war … [Link]
Mashable » Restaurant owner fired his son for insulting customer’s weight
It's not always easy to fire family. But it's easier when that family is leaving insults on customers' receipts. At the All Stars Bar & Grill in Warwick, Rhode Island, customer Dillon Arnold was on the patio as he got his bill, when he noticed that the waiter had entered in his name as "Fatty" on the receipt. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Slashdot » Piracy Phishing Scam Targets US ISPs and Subscribers
According to a report on TorrentFreak, an elaborate piracy phishing operating is tageting US ISPs and subscribers. Scammers are reportedly masquerading as anti-piracy company IP-Echelon and rightholders such as Lionsgate to send fake DMCA notices and settlement demands to ISPs. From the report:TorrentFreak was alerted to a takedown notice Lionsgate purportedly sent to a Cox subscriber, for allegedly downloading a … [Link]
WIRED » Google’s Webpass Buy Points the Way to a Speedier Internet for Everyone
Google has bought more than an ISP. It's now getting a firsthand look at new wireless tech that could radically change how the Internet is delivered. The post Google's Webpass Buy Points the Way to a Speedier Internet for Everyone appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 'It's Always Sunny' outside of the confines of the European Union
Back in February, British Prime Minister David Cameron warned about the dangers of the UK leaving the European Union, only to have exactly that happen. Uploader Nick Penner saw the speech as a dead ringer for an It's Always Sunny intro — it just required the infamous Sunny tune "On Your Bike." I guess sometimes, you just can't predict what people are going to … [Link]
Popular Science » Why Did NASA Still Use Pure Oxygen After the Apollo 1 Fire?
From Our Blogs: Vintage Space After pure oxygen killed three astronauts, why didn't NASA change the Apollo cabin environment? [Link]
Mashable » Teenager gets stuck in giant Barney mask
A teenage girl got stuck in a giant Barney head after an attempt to prank her friends backfired. The mask had to be removed by firefighters. Read more: http://on.mash.to/28S9MNK Read more… More about Real Time, Firefighters, Barney, Pranks, and Video
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Mashable » This teenage monkey is all about her makeup
Angel is an adorable, 19-year-old monkey who absolutely loves getting all dolled up. Read more…More about Makeup Transformation, Makeup, Teenage Girl, Monkey, and Watercooler [Link]
WIRED » Game|Life Podcast: What Bad Mighty No. 9 Reviews Mean for the Future of Gaming Kickstarters
What does the critical failure of one of the most-hyped Kickstarter games mean for the future of crowdfunding? Plus, more E3 talk from WIRED's game podcast. The post Game|Life Podcast: What Bad Mighty No. 9 Reviews Mean for the Future of Gaming Kickstarters appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » This Enormous Telescope Will Study Neutrinos From The Depths Of The Ocean Floor
Science A giant thing to look at tiny things to understand giant things KM3NeT unveiled its plans to build the largest neutrino telescope yet. [Link]
Slashdot » Russia Lawmakers Pass Spying Law That Requires Encryption Backdoors, Call Surveillance
A bill that was proposed recently in the Russian Duma to make cryptographic backdoors mandatory in all messaging apps, has passed. Patrick Howell O'Neill, reports for DailyDot:A massive surveillance bill is now on its way to becoming law in Russia. The "anti-terrorism" legislation includes a vast data-eavesdropping and -retention program so that telecom and internet companies have to record and … [Link]
Mashable » Obama makes Stonewall Inn the nation's first LGBT rights monument
New York City's Stonewall Inn is now the United States' first national monument to LGBT rights. President Barack Obama gave the inn the designation on Friday, saying he believes "our national parks should reflect the full story of our country." SEE ALSO: Prince William makes history as cover star of gay magazine Attitude In a video to commemorate the occasion, … [Link]
Mashable » This KFC meal box will charge your phone while you eat
KFC India just released a new meal box that refuels you and your phone. However, the Watt a Box is not available for sale. These limited-edition boxes can only be won through a week-long contest on KFC's Facebook page and are available in certain outlets in Delhi and Mumbai. Read more: http://on.mash.to/28T6vPW Read more… More about Tech, Charger, Phone Charger, Kfc India, and Kfc
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Mashable » Life is tough for this kid with his finger stuck in a bench
Let's all give a hand to this poor kid who managed to hold it together while his fingers were stuck in an outlet mall bench. It was a long journey for Ben— one that involved store security and eventually a small group of firefighters. Thankfully, his brother Jack captured the entire ordeal on Snapchat and then shared it to Twitter. … [Link]
Mashable » The military is testing driverless car tech in Michigan
Driverless car tech isn't just for consumers or the trucking industry. The military can benefit, too. SEE ALSO: Kill the pedestrian or the passenger? The complicated ethics of self-driving cars. The Michigan Department of Transportation and the Army’s Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) announced Thursday they have teamed to test driverless technology on the state's Interstate 69 … [Link]
Popular Science » How The Juno Spacecraft Will Survive Jupiter's Devastating Radiation
Space It starts orbiting the deadly planet in July “We're basically an armored tank,” says Juno principle investigator Scott Bolton. [Link]
New Scientist – News » NASA approves five more years for Hubble Space Telescope
Extra funds for the world’s most famous observatory mean it will be able to work in tandem with its upcoming successor, the James Webb Space Telescope [Link]
Mashable » Acceptance, regret and cheers: World leaders conflicted over Brexit
The Brexit vote is sure to have a ripple effect throughout Europe and beyond as nations struggle to figure out what the decision means for their economic and political relationships with the UK. SEE ALSO: Google spike shows confused Brits searching for Brexit answers Global leaders are taking stock of what the UK's exit from the European Union means for … [Link]
WIRED » Brexit Is a Red Alert for the Environment
From the ‘red-tape’ slashing desires of the Brexiters to the judgment of green professionals, all indications are for weaker environmental protections The post Brexit Is a Red Alert for the Environment appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Net Neutrality Advocates To FCC: Put the Kibosh On Internet Freebies
An anonymous reader cites a CNET report:Net neutrality advocates demand action. Representatives from Fight the Future, the Center for Media Justice and Free Press on Friday hand-delivered a 6-foot tall package containing 100,000 letters of complaint to the Federal Communications Commission. They ask the agency to take action against AT&T, Comcast, T-Mobile and Verizon for violating the agency's Open Internet … [Link]
Mashable » UK's vote to exit the EU has researchers worried about scientific brain drain
The state of science in the European Union has been thrown into uncertainty after the United Kingdom voted to leave the 28-member union Thursday in a referendum. The Brexit decision could have serious consequences for European and British scientists working in the UK and on the continent, including a drain of talent from the UK itself, according to researchers and … [Link]
Mashable » Spain is coming for Gibraltar after Brexit, just like it said it would
LONDON — Spain warned us this would happen. As it became clear early Friday morning that the UK public had voted to leave the European Union, Spain wasted no time in calling for "joint sovereignty" over Gibraltar, which is a tiny territory of Britain that Spain continues to claim sovereignty over. SEE ALSO: The UK votes to leave the European … [Link]
Mashable » Why the new Mercedes-AMG GT R is the David Hasselhoff of sports cars
The nickname of the Nissan GT-R is "Godzilla." Now that Mercedes has its own GT R, this begs the question: What — or who — is the German equivalent of Godzilla? I reckon it's David Hasselhoff. Accordingly, I say we nickname this Teutonic GT R the "Hoff." You're welcome, Mercedes. SEE ALSO: Volvo's new S90 and V90 R-Design models are both luxurious … [Link]
Popular Science » Plants Grown In Simulated Mars Conditions Found Safe To Eat
Space Good news for future space farmers Researchers working with the Mars One project tested four crops grown in Mars and moon simulant soils and found they did not have high levels of heavy metals. [Link]
Slashdot » In the Aftermath Of Brexit, Brits Google About Irish Passport, Meaning Of EU, and Why it All Happened
As the world makes peace with the news that the United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union, people in the UK are increasingly trying to figure out what this means. Google noted on Twitter late Thursday that "What is the EU?" was the second top UK question on the EU since the news broke, with "Why did Britain … [Link]
Mashable » Kelly Clarkson to release a 'soulful' record in 2017
Kelly Clarkson in breaking away once again. In a new Facebook Live video Friday, Clarkson shared a whole host of exciting news for fans, including that she's signed with Atlantic Records and will be releasing a soul album in 2017. The singer finished the requirements of her long RCA American Idol contract last year with the release of her seventh … [Link]
WIRED » Brexit Is Sending Markets Diving. Twitter Could Be Making It Worse
Markets blip, social media screams, investors get spooked, and the cycle continues. The post Brexit Is Sending Markets Diving. Twitter Could Be Making It Worse appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Sorry, Gang. But Independence Day: Resurgence Is Really Bad
For the most part, the sequel to the 1996 smash isn't good-bad, or dumb-fun-bad, or I-just-need-to-kill-two-hours bad. It's like a whole new species of crappiness. The post Sorry, Gang. But Independence Day: Resurgence Is Really Bad appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » NextDraft, the Internet’s Most Righteous Newsletter, Is Now on WIRED.com
Every Friday you’ll get a roundup of the week’s must-read stories from around the internet, courtesy of mastermind Dave Pell. So dig in and geek out. The post NextDraft, the Internet's Most Righteous Newsletter, Is Now on WIRED.com appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Princess Leia brainwaves may help you learn in your sleep
Circular waves that cycle around the brain may represent individual memories of the day’s events, helping you to remember the most important [Link]
Mashable » Is Harry Styles going solo?
First Zayn, then Brexit, now this? According to Billboard, boy band crooner Harry Styles has signed a recording contract with Columbia Records, home of One Direction. If confirmed, the move signals that the singer is taking serious steps towards establishing a solo career. SEE ALSO: Here's your first, real drool-worthy look at Harry Styles with short hair Styles had already been … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Watch a baby sea turtle being hypnotised so we can weigh it
Baby sea turtles won’t stay still long enough for conservation biologists to weigh and measure them. Now we have a way to stop them squirming – hypnotise them [Link]
Mashable » Scotland's major political leaders snubbed Donald Trump during his golf course visit
Scottish political party leaders all received gold and black invitations to Friday's reopening of Donald Trump's Scottish golf resort, sent to them by Trump's son, Eric. None of them accepted. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump’s first tweet about Brexit got shut down immediately Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, Labor leader Kezia Dugdale, Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson, and Liberal Democrat leader … [Link]
Popular Science » Report: Obama Administration To Announce Civilian Casualties From Drone Strikes
Military An official number, oddly lower than all previous estimates. Drone casualties. [Link]
Popular Science » Genetic Sequencing Gets Boost From A New Proofreading Enzyme
Health Error prone 3-billion-year-old process fixed Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have created a new enzyme which can produce high fidelity RNA sequences. Typically reverse transcriptase enzymes, used… [Link]
Popular Science » The Navy Is Going To Test A Big Laser Soon
Military 150 kilowatts of directed energy, pointed at an unknown date on a calendar. Big laser soon. [Link]
WIRED » Climb Into the Cockpits of History’s Greatest Warplanes, From WWI to Today
See the pilot's view of everything from the Bristol F.2B to the B-17 to the long-awaited F-35. The post Climb Into the Cockpits of History's Greatest Warplanes, From WWI to Today appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Brexit will not affect 'Game of Thrones' production
The United Kingdom's decision to leave the European Union may be destabilizing the markets, devaluing the pound and giving many people general apocalyptic feelings, but there's at least one thing that will probably remain unaffected by Brexit: Game of Thrones. While some pondered in the first light of the post-Brexit vote day that the results could have an affect on … [Link]
Mashable » Oops: According to Fox News, the UK is Brexiting the United Nations
The U.K. is reeling after voting to leave the European Union in a historic 'Brexit' referendum. But Fox News is reeling for a different reason: it seems to think the UK has decided to leave the United Nations. Say it ain't so, right? Well, it ain't so. In fact, no state has ever left or been ejected from the U.N. … [Link]
Slashdot » FBI Is Classifying Its Tor Browser Exploit Because 'National Security'
Joseph Cox, reporting for Motherboard:Defense teams across the US have been trying to get access to a piece of malware the FBI used to hack visitors of a child pornography site. None have been successful at obtaining all of the malware's code, and the government appears to have no intention of handing it over. Now, the FBI is classifying the … [Link]
Mashable » A comedian distributed Nazi golf balls at Donald Trump's Scotland press conference
British comedian Lee Nelson (real name Simon Brodkin) walked up to the podium on Friday where Donald Trump was giving a speech about his revamped Scottish Trump Turnberry golf course, and began to apologize. Nelson, posing as an employee in a Trump Turnberry pullover, said he had forgotten to hand out new red golf balls that were a part of … [Link]
Popular Science » Twitter Bot Gives Celebrity Photos Nightmarish Grins
Technology Or, if they are smiling, removes their smile Turn that frown upside down… [Link]
Popular Science » Travelers Could Gain Antibiotic Resistant Genes In Just Two Days
Health New findings show it doesn't take much time for genes to enter your gut At an annual meeting, researchers present findings that show travelers abroad could acquire new antibiotic resistance genes in just two days. [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Machine Learning in Java – $19.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Machine Learning in Java" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-06-27 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
New Scientist – News » Could a vast rubber boom clean up tonnes of ocean plastic?
A 100-metre prototype boom is being tested in the North Sea as part of an unproven scheme to tackle the gyres of plastic waste in the Pacific [Link]
Mashable » 'Neon Demon' is the definition of killer fashion
If looks could kill, it’d be Neon Demon. Forget the non-existent plot line, the cringe-worthy dialogue, or the frenetic pace of the entire lookbook of a film. Because only when you see it for what it is – a fashion escapade – will you begin to appreciate what filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn has accomplished. That’s more than 120 minutes of … [Link]
Popular Science » Soon, You’ll Be Able to Make Money Owning an Electric Car
From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News EV owners could earn cash while they sleep Over the lifetime of an electric vehicle, owners could earn enough to offset most of the purchase cost. [Link]
Mashable » These conservative, Brexit-supporting dudes all look exactly like Trump
This summers hottest political look is "bad haircut and sunburnt." Donald Trump, Boris Johnson and Geert Wilders are three conservative men from different parts of the world who all tend to favor nationalist policies and are generally anti-immigration. They also look like triplets who go to the same barber. SEE ALSO: One year later: A look at the headlines at … [Link]
Mashable » Experience the answers shaping tomorrow at Make the Future London
What makes you tick? For many, the prospect of building a future that’s bright for all is the answer. Creating a world that offers more and cleaner energy solutions that tackle climate change for current and future generations is a hot topic for the trending columns, local coffee shops and up-and-coming startup hubs around the world. We believe the answers … [Link]
Mashable » Will Forte as a write-in candidate gave his ridiculous platform on 'The Tonight Show'
If you're dissatisfied with the upcoming presidential election's major party candidates, let Jimmy Fallon and The Tonight Show introduce you to one of the write-in options. Tim Calhoun, played by Will Forte, delivers gems such as, "I am pro-Isis, whether large cubes or small flakes, ices keep my drinks cold, and that's good for America." We're especially proud of the SNL-alums for not … [Link]
Mashable » 6 ways to be a better straight ally at Pride events
Pride is a celebration that's hard to rival — it's hyper-queer culture at its unapologetic peak. From bold colors and bolder displays of love, to small outfits and smaller inhibitions, Pride is both a party and a protest. It's a whole lot of fun, and you can't blame allies for wanting to join. SEE ALSO: How to celebrate LGBTQ Pride when … [Link]
Mashable » Mark Zuckerberg's not that paranoid
In this episode of MashTalk, Pete, Christina and Lance discuss Mark Zuckerberg's paranoia (1:00) — he might not be THAT paranoid — before diving into how Siri works on macOS Sierra (9:05) and how it compares to Cortana (10:00). We then shift into some other thoughts on macOS Sierra (18:05), including Apple's increased focus on iCloud and services. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Slashdot » Chrome Bug Makes It Easy To Download Movies From Netflix and Amazon Prime
A vulnerability found in Chrome by researchers allows people to save copies of movies and TV shows from streaming websites such as Netflix and Amazon Prime. From a Gizmodo report:The vulnerability, first reported by Wired (Editor's note: Wired blocks adblockers), takes advantage of the Widevine EME/CDM technology that Chrome uses to stream encrypted video from content providers. Researchers David Livshits … [Link]
Mashable » Dad pulls out daughter's loose tooth with a wild squirrel
Pulling a loose tooth out is a delicate business — and who better to execute the task than a feral rodent. A Montreal dad, David Freiheit, recently decided to complete a "historical first" — and take out his daughter's tooth using a wild squirrel. Freiheit attaches one end of the dental floss to his daughter's tooth, and granola to the … [Link]
Mashable » Grace Helbig, Tyler Oakley and other YouTube stars read some truly bizarre mean tweets
Is it still an insult if you can't tell what it means? Several YouTubers, including Grace Helbig, Lily Singh and Tyler Oakley, are likely grappling with this question after reading a few truly perplexing tweets from their #haters in a new Jimmy Kimmel Live clip. Be careful making mom jokes, tweeters. You never know when a mom might show up. … [Link]
Mashable » Horrified people still managed to make Brexit memes
The Brexit is official, with 52 percent of the United Kingdom voting to leave the European Union. Even though a lot of people are not happy about the decision, and its strong implications on the economy, travel, education, healthcare and culture, many wasted no time in taking lemons and making lemonade. Here are some of the best reactions, brought to you by … [Link]
Mashable » Calm down, Britain. Brexit won't touch your chocolate.
LONDON — The result of the European Union referendum is in, and Brits are freaking out about its impact on their snacks. SEE ALSO: Horrified Brits want to leave the country after the UK voted to Brexit Of course, it's a momentous, future-defining result that will impact everyday life in Britain. But, while many Brits are worrying about what their future … [Link]
Mashable » One year old baby lashes out on Union Jack pillow over Brexit
The UK is leaving the European Union, and the younger generation is pretty upset at the older for heavily influencing the decision. Even the youngest of the young are upset. Uploader Carl Radley's one-year-old son, who is "half British, half Spanish and living in Spain" took the Brexit news pretty bad. So he lashed out the only way he could, on a … [Link]
Slashdot » $4 Android Smartphone From India To Begin Shipping Next Week
Earlier this year, an Indian smartphone company called Ringing Bells unveiled the Freedom 251, an entry-level Android smartphone that was priced at Rs. 251 (roughly $3.7 USD). It didn't take long for the company to stir controversy — soon after media got the device, they learned that Ringing Bells had disguised Adcom Ikon 4s (retail price: $60) as the Freedom … [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Rowling, Zayn, Lin-Manuel Miranda and other celebrities had a lot of feelings about 'Brexit'
For better or for worse, history was made when nearly 52 percent of residents in the UK cast a vote in favor of leaving the European Union. The "Brexit" has elicited a wide range of responses from folks all over the world. Many celebrities—like Lindsay Lohan—were vocal about encouraging their fans and followers to vote to leave or remain. Now that … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix may soon let you download movies and shows for offline viewing
You may soon be able to download some of your favorite shows and movies from Netflix if rumors swirling around the streaming service are true. SEE ALSO: Netflix has tons of hidden categories — here's how to see them Netflix users have long wanted to have the ability to save titles for offline viewing. Such a feature would allow subscribers to … [Link]
Mashable » Departugal, Latervia: All the Brexit-like catchphrases if other countries left the EU
"Brexit" is a made-up word that is likely to live on in history books for decades to come. It's the word that summed up the United Kingdom's vote to leave the European Union on Thursday, and the Internet was quick to come up with other words that might come to define similar referendums in other European nations. SEE ALSO: Google … [Link]
Popular Science » What The Brexit Means For Science
Science The U.K.'s vote to leave the E.U. could negatively affect scientific progress Scientific American talks to a former U.K. science minister about the vote to leave the European Union. [Link]
Mashable » Everyone's talking about Nigel Farage's victory speech, but not for the reasons he thought
LONDON — #ThatMomentWhen your celebratory speech goes viral, but not for the reasons you were anticipating. SEE ALSO: Young voters are blaming older generations for the Brexit result In a speech to his supporters given at 4 a.m. Friday following the results of the EU referendum, Ukip leader Nigel Farage proclaimed, "Let June 23 go down in our history as … [Link]
Popular Science » FAA Approves Terrafugia Flying Car Prototype As Light Airplane
Aviation Still miles to go before it’s road- and sky-ready Flying car one step closer. [Link]
Slashdot » 'Godless' Apps, Some Found In Google Play, Root 90% Of Android Phones
Dan Goodin, reporting for ArsTechnica:Researchers have detected a family of malicious apps, some that were available in Google Play, that contain malicious code capable of secretly rooting an estimated 90 percent of all Android phones. In a recently published blog post, antivirus provider Trend Micro said that Godless, as the malware family has been dubbed, contains a collection of rooting … [Link]
Mashable » Little girl impersonating animals will fill your heart with joy
Sometimes your love for animals is so strong that you feel the need to impersonate them. This little girl, for example, has perfected the art of making complementary facial expressions to accompany the sound of a horse neighing. As the animal sounds play, she contorts her face so passionately and with such hilarious accuracy that you can't help but laugh. … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter is worried about what Brexit means for the United States
LONDON — You might have heard that the United Kingdom has just voted to leave the European Union. The generation defining result is one that will significantly impact Brits' daily lives. But, Britain isn't the only country that's worried right now. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump’s first tweet about Brexit got shut down immediately As a shocked Britain reels, Twitter is … [Link]
Popular Science » You Might Be Able To Watch Netflix Offline Later This Year
Entertainment Streaming rumors Netflix may soon let you view videos even when you're not connected to the internet… [Link]
Mashable » There is nothing more relatable than this squirrel eating a hot Cheeto
Squirrels: They're just like us. On a sunny afternoon, there's one snack you can't help but crave. This squirrel was dying for a mid-day snack, and of course he reached for the nearest hot Cheeto to quell his appetite. SEE ALSO: Cheetos-flavored mac and cheese bites are coming to Burger King The editing experts on the subreddit r/PhotoshopBattles agree that … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Tourists pick up antibiotic-resistance genes in just two days
When you travel to countries such as South Korea, India and China, it takes just days for your gut flora to acquire genes that make bacteria resistant to antibiotics [Link]
WIRED » Forget the Multiplex: 6 Franchise-Free Movies You Need to See this Summer
Need a break from superheroes and wise-cracking cartoons? Here are some primo indie-flick picks for the summer, from docs to dramas to (neon) demons. The post Forget the Multiplex: 6 Franchise-Free Movies You Need to See this Summer appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Malware Can Use Fan Noise To Steal Data From Air-Gapped Systems
Reader Orome1 writes: For the last few years, researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have been testing up new ways to exfiltrate data from air-gapped computers: via mobile phones, using radio frequencies ("AirHopper"); using heat ("BitWhisper"), using rogue software ("GSMem") that modulates and transmits electromagnetic signals at cellular frequencies. The latest version of the data-exfiltration attack against air-gapped computers … [Link]
Mashable » After speaking on rape, Indian singer calls out online trolls in viral Facebook post
A few days ago, Bollywood actor Salman Khan compared himself to a "raped woman" after an action shoot for his forthcoming film Sultan. Singer Sona Mohapatra was one of the few people from the Indian film industry to criticise Khan's comment, and has now written about being trolled and receiving threats for her views. SEE ALSO: Twitter slams Bollywood actor … [Link]
Popular Science » How Deep Learning Could Be The Next Step In Cancer Detection
Technology Samsung Medison's new cancer-screening ultrasound How deep learning technology could be the next step in cancer detection… [Link]
Popular Science » How To Build A Wearable Walking Desk
DIY Forget about sitting or standing—wear your office while you walk Turn an old bass-drum carrier into a desk that you can wear while you walk. [Link]
WIRED » Muji’s Selling Handmade Wares for Only Three Days. In NYC. Only.
The Tatazumai collection includes a range of work from a glass artist, a textile designer, a mixed-media artist, a wood artist, and two ceramicists. The post Muji’s Selling Handmade Wares for Only Three Days. In NYC. Only. appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Study Finds Password Misuse In Hospitals Is 'Endemic'
chicksdaddy writes from a report via The Security Ledger: Hospitals are pretty hygienic places — except when it comes to passwords, it seems. That's the conclusion of a recent study by researchers at Dartmouth College, the University of Pennsylvania and USC, which found that efforts to circumvent password protections are "endemic" in healthcare environments and mostly go unnoticed by hospital … [Link]
Mashable » Dear schools: Here's how not to body shame girls next year
Hey, school administrators and teachers, we have to talk about something. You uphold antiquated, strident, unbalanced and frankly sexist standards when it comes to female students and how they dress at school. That's a problem. It's time to stop body shaming your female students (and hey, even some of your male students) over their fashion choices. Don't get us wrong, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Who needs water? Dry volcanic vents more alive than wet soil
High up a Chilean volcano, there's more microbial diversity in bone-dry vents than icy patches – which could alter our search for life out in the solar system [Link]
New Scientist – News » Save the driver or pedestrian? Such robot car dilemmas are folly
Should autonomous cars sacrifice those inside to save more lives outside in a crash? That is a misleadingly simple dilemma, warns Hal Hodson [Link]
Mashable » 21 books to read if you want to boost your career
With summer finally here, and hopefully a vacation or two on your calendar, you’re probably on the hunt for a good book. While you should give your brain a break and read a little light fiction, you should also pick up one that’ll boost your career. SEE ALSO: 7 Books The Muse team's reading now to boost their careers And … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Seth Meyers and Leslie Jones watch 'Game of Thrones'
Just in time for Sunday's big season 6 finale, relive last week's Game of Thrones alongside Late Night host Seth Meyers and Saturday Night Live's Leslie Jones. Watch Jones — who frequently live-tweets Go~ — guide Meyers through episode 9, from her love for Jon Snow to Sansa's show-closing smile. One year old baby lashes out on Union Jack pillow over Brexit … [Link]
Mashable » Hear Jason Sudeikis and Will Forte's delightful 'Can't Fight This Feeling' cover
In this uncut clip from Thursday night's Tonight Show, Will Forte and surprise guest Jason Sudeikis treated the audience to their karaoke rendition of REO Speedwagon's "Can't Fight This Feeling." And save for the inexplicable satanic references, their version is totally delightful. Australia's favorite treats get totally crushed by the 'Hydraulic Press' guy 'MMMBop' meets doo-wop in this catchy cover … [Link]
WIRED » Watch NASA Set a Fire in Space … on Purpose
Space is dangerous. Fire is dangerous. Combine the two, and you've got a serious threat to astronaut safety. The post Watch NASA Set a Fire in Space … on Purpose appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » When to tell your boss that it's actually not your best work
Everyone has an occasional crisis of confidence. You’re about to turn something in, and you wonder, “Is it good enough?” Then, your next thought is, “Do I need to say something to my boss?” There are definitely times when it’s just a bout of impostor syndrome; and by ignoring your inner critic, you avoid a situation in which your manager … [Link]
Mashable » We asked festival-goers at Glastonbury their reaction to 'Brexit'
LONDON — The results are in, and Britain is out. However, in the aftermath of this historic decision, the world – and Glastonbury – goes on, and we wanted to know what people are thinking about the outcome of the EU referendum there. SEE ALSO: Horrified Brits want to leave the country after the UK voted to Brexit Mashable reporter … [Link]
Mashable » Young voters are blaming older generations for the Brexit result
LONDON — The United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union in a historic referendum, and figures suggest that certain generations may have played a key role in the outcome. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump’s first tweet about Brexit got shut down immediately A YouGov survey showing an age breakdown of voting has prompted many young people to blame the … [Link]
Mashable » Google spike shows confused Brits searching for Brexit answers
If you're about to go vote on a historical referendum, you might want to check what your vote really means before you scribble a "yes" or "no" on that ballot. Judging from some of the latest trends of Google, quite a few Brits have done so only after Thursday's Brexit referendum, in which the country voted to leave the European … [Link]
WIRED » The Amazon Echo Is Winning the Race to a Screenless Future
For a screen-less gadget, the Amazon Echo is a stunning success. But can it get smart enough fast enough to truly peel people away from their smartphones? The post The Amazon Echo Is Winning the Race to a Screenless Future appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Witcher Shuffles Things Up With a Standalone Card Game
In a crowded marketplace, Gwent: The Witcher Card Game is an ambitious offering that feels like something special: a passion project. The post The Witcher Shuffles Things Up With a Standalone Card Game appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » A Bug in Chrome Makes It Easy to Pirate Movies
A flaw in the way Google implemented its content-protection technology for the Chrome browser lets you steal movies streamed from Netflix and other providers. The post A Bug in Chrome Makes It Easy to Pirate Movies appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Best Movie Presidents Ranked, in Honor of Independence Day: Resurgence
Spoiler: It's Pullman. The post The Best Movie Presidents Ranked, in Honor of Independence Day: Resurgence appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Maglev Elevator Also Goes Sideways, Straight Up Willy Wonka Style
Willy Wonka goes subway, for accessibility’s sake. The post Maglev Elevator Also Goes Sideways, Straight Up Willy Wonka Style appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Check Out Mondo’s Incredible New Pop-Culture Infographics
The Austin art gallery's latest show, Info•Rama, features prints of infographics highlighting events, objects, and characters in film and television. The post Check Out Mondo's Incredible New Pop-Culture Infographics appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Forget Jaws. The Real Shark Movie to Beat Is Deep Blue Sea
The 1999 sci-fi/horror thriller isn't just an effective fish-tale. It's also the kind of big-budget, lowbrow flick that studios don't bother to make anymore. The post Forget Jaws. The Real Shark Movie to Beat Is Deep Blue Sea appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » This Emu’s Had It With California’s Wildfires
Hundreds of people fled the Potrero wildfire this week. But one emu took matters into its own hands. The post This Emu's Had It With California's Wildfires appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Scientists Are Trying to Make Nuclear Fusion With Frickin’ Lasers
A report released in May questioned whether the so-called National Ignition Facility would ever meet its goal. The post Scientists Are Trying to Make Nuclear Fusion With Frickin' Lasers appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » You People Wouldn’t Believe the Type Design in Blade Runner
Eurostile on fire off the shoulder of Orion. Palatine glittering in the dark near Tannhäuser Gate The post You People Wouldn’t Believe the Type Design in Blade Runner appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Chinese and American Warships Rendezvous For RIMPAC 2016
From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal And One Olympic Pool sized Flag China comes to the world's largest naval exercise again, bringing a rescue ship to star in RIMPAC's first submarine rescue exercise. [Link]
Popular Science » There is a New World's Fastest Supercomputer…and it is all Chinese
From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal Meet the Sunway Taihu Light The world's fastest supercomputer clocks in at 93 petaflops a second (one petaflop is one quadrillion), powerful as 2 million laptops. [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump’s first tweet about Brexit got shut down immediately
LONDON — The United Kingdom is in shock after the nation voted to leave the EU in a historic referendum, prompting David Cameron to announce his resignation as Prime Minister. SEE ALSO: Horrified Brits want to leave the country after the UK voted to Brexit And, just when you thought this day couldn't get any more dramatic, Donald Trump has shown … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Machine Learning in Java – $19.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL50
Get "Machine Learning in Java" today using code DEAL50 and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-06-27 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Dramatic footage shows Indian climber being rescued from a deep crevice in the Himalayas
A dramatic video of a 33-year-old Indian mountain climber being rescued from a 200 to 300 foot deep crevice in the Himalayas is going viral. The one-a-half-hour rescue operation was carried out by Indian troops and fellow mountaineers in the middle of the night night at a height of 15,800 feet. SEE ALSO: Risky South Pole rescue saves 2 sick workers … [Link]
Slashdot » BlackBerry Remains Committed To Smartphone Business, Despite $670M Net Loss In Last Three Months
AchilleTalon writes: BlackBerry CEO John Chen refuses to give up on the company's hardware business despite lackluster sales of its first Android-powered smartphone, the Priv. The Canadian smartphone maker reported a $670 million net loss in the first quarter of its 2017 financial year, but said its recovery plan for the year remains on track. Chen, who has stated the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Stop vets offering homeopathy – placebo doesn’t work for pets
Homeopathy has no effect beyond placebo and is pointless in animal medicine, so let's end its use by those vets who still offer it, says Danny Chambers [Link]
Mashable » Horrified Brits want to leave the country after the UK voted to Brexit
LONDON — The nation is reeling after the U.K. voted to Brexit the European Union in a generation-defining referendum. SEE ALSO: The UK votes to leave the European Union in historic referendum While those who voted to leave are happy with the result, not everyone shares their enthusiasm. Indeed, many Brits have decided that the referendum results are a bridge … [Link]
Mashable » Uber removes the surprises from ride pricing
When booking a ride with Uber, you know approximately how much you'll pay in the end, but not the exact amount. That's going to change soon: On Thursday, Uber announced it's expanding its upfront fares globally, meaning you'll know the exact price before you request your ride. Uber initially launched upfront fares with uberPool in 2014, and the company has … [Link]
Mashable » This playlist is here to bring some sunshine into the British summer
LONDON — As the weather over here in Britain continues to make summer seem like a distant memory, these songs will definitely bring some sunshine into your life. Featuring the best songs from British artists and global superstars, Mashable will bring you the best tracks of the week to kick start your weekend and keep you dancing even if you are stuck wearing wellies. … [Link]
Mashable » Indian judge tells women to be 'careful' about their WhatsApp profile pictures
An Indian judge has said that women should be more careful while putting up their profile photos on WhatsApp, while hearing the case of a man accused of abducting and raping a 16-year-old girl and then threatening to circulate her photographs on WhatsApp. SEE ALSO: How to help when someone uses intimate photos as revenge The judge denied anticipatory mail … [Link]
Mashable » David Cameron to resign as prime minister in October as Britain votes Brexit
LONDON — David Cameron has announced that he will resign as prime minister in October as British people have voted to leave the European Union. SEE ALSO: J.K. Rowling says Scotland will seek independence after UK votes for Brexit Cameron, who campaigned for the Remain camp, said he is not the "captain" that will steer the ship through difficult negotiations … [Link]
Mashable » Foxtel wants Pirate Bay blocked in Australia but doesn't want to pay for it
Australian cable company Foxtel and Roadshow Films want sites that allow Australians to pirate films and TV shows blocked, but they'd rather not pay for it. Passed in 2015, the Copyright Amendment (Online Infringement) Bill allows copyright holders to apply for an injunction in Federal Court to have sites that facilitate piracy blocked in Australia. Foxtel and Roadshow were the … [Link]
Mashable » Raf Simons wants to make Dad-style all the rage in 2017
It sure looks like 2015's "dad bod" trend will be making a revival next year, thanks to the direction sportswear is heading in. Earlier this month, the reveal of NBA star Steph Curry's sneaker collaboration with Under Armour resulted in snide comments from netizens about how it resembled shoes only dads would be caught dead in. SEE ALSO: We asked … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2303: The unicorns are fed up!
The horned horse hijacking! [Link]
Slashdot » BBC: UK Votes To Leave The European Union
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the BBC: The UK has voted by 52% to 48% to leave the European Union after 43 years in a historic referendum, a BBC forecast suggests. London and Scotland voted strongly to stay in the EU but the remain vote has been undermined by poor results in the north of England. Voters in … [Link]
Mashable » Global markets find some stability after an initial freakout over Brexit
Global markets are finding some footing after initially entering into an absolute freakout after the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. But make no mistake, investors have spoken and they are forecasting a dismal global economy due to the Brexit. As the results rolled in on Friday morning and the "leave" vote gained traction, financial markets began to go … [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Rowling says Scotland will seek independence after UK votes for Brexit
LONDON — J.K. Rowling has spoken out against the results of Britain's referendum on membership in the European Union with a strong suggestion that Scotland "will seek independence now." The Harry Potter author reacted to reports that the UK voted to leave the European Union by 52% to 48% after 43 years in an historic referendum. Scotland voted strongly to stay … [Link]
Mashable » Horror classic 'The Ring' in VR lets you be Sadako for a hilarious turn at scaring victims
VR is breathing an extra dimension of realism into horror games, but what if you could turn the tables and be the monster instead? A Japanese game maker, Tatsunori Ishibashi, has been working on a VR version of horror classic The Ring, where the player embodies the haunting ghost Sadako herself. SEE ALSO: Characters from 'The Ring' and 'The Grudge' throw … [Link]
Mashable » Save yourself from watching the dreadful 'Independence Day: Resurgence'
"Honestly, what did I just watch?" That is a note I wrote to myself immediately after watching Independence Day: Resurgence. Just know that you're not really buying a ticket to a movie, but rather the WTF Roland Emmerich Aliens and Explosions Show. Actually, that sounds way more fun than the film I saw, which was a wreck of spaceships and shooting and terrible green … [Link]
Mashable » The UK votes to leave the European Union in historic referendum
LONDON — Voters have decided that Britain should leave the European Union after a bitter campaign that highlighted deep divisions over issues of sovereignty and national identity. Scotland, southeast England and London were the only areas where people voted in favour of remaining in the European Union. Wales and the rest of England strongly backed the Leave campaign. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Mashable » Uzo Aduba delivers a charming repertoire of Singlish phrases including, of course, 'Crazy Eyes'
Who knew Uzo Aduba could speak Singlish so convincingly? The Orange is the New Black star was in Berlin for the hit show's fourth season premiere, where she picked up a set of Singlish — Singapore English — versions of quotes from her character, Crazy Eyes. SEE ALSO: 'Orange is the New Black' pop-up diner in Singapore will serve up … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Discontinues Thunderbolt Display
An anonymous reader writes: Apple has officially told several news sites that it plans to discontinue the Thunderbolt Display, which has been available online and in Apple retail stores since it was first introduced in 2011. "We're discontinuing the Apple Thunderbolt Display. It will be available through Apple.com, Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers while supplies last. There are … [Link]
Mashable » This endangered tree kangaroo baby could be vital to his species' survival
Nope, it's not a giant, red koala, if that's what you're thinking. It's actually a Goodfellow's tree kangaroo, an endangered marsupial native to Papua New Guinea. SEE ALSO: Kangaroo makes an unexpected breakfast visit to a café This male joey, named Mian, was the size of a jellybean when it was born at Perth Zoo six months ago. Now it's only … [Link]
Mashable » Singaporean actress' passionate monologue on identity goes viral
SINGAPORE — Singaporean actress, Oon Shu An, whose five-minute vlog on the price of beauty went viral last year, is back with another thought-provoking piece. This time, it's an exploration of cultural and personal identity, both in different countries and at home. Written by local playwright, Joel Tan, and conceptualised by Oon, the four-and-a-half minute video involves the actress delivering a passionate … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: CoachHire, Tierion, Alerta, BetterWorks, ChargeIO, Bucky Box
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
[Link]
Slashdot » Comcast Admits It Incorrectly Debited $1,775 From Account, Tells Customer To Sort It Out With Bank
An anonymous reader writes from a report via The Consumerist: Consumerist reader Robert is fighting with Comcast over a $1,775 early termination fee that should not have been assessed after he tried to cancel his business-tier service with the company. Comcast itself has even admitted that the money should not have been debited from Robert's bank account, but now says … [Link]
Mashable » Lindsay Lohan blesses Twitter with her opinions about Brexit
UPDATE: Friday, 10:15 a.m. ET — Lohan deleted her tweets about Brexit overnight, but you can still read our original story, with screenshots, below. Lindsay Lohan: actress, singer, paparazzi magnet and … expert in British politics? Yes, the star is all riled up about the vote on Britain's membership in the European Union, known as the Brexit vote, and she is letting … [Link]
Mashable » 'Step Up' series is coming to YouTube Red and Channing Tatum's on board
ANAHEIM, California — YouTube is making everyone's Step Up reboot dreams come true. The Google-owned video giant announced a handful of new originals for its subscription service Red on Thursday at VidCon. Among them: A Step Up series, executive produced by Mr. and MrsStep Up Channing and Jenna Tatum. The married couple, who met on set of the original film in 2006, … [Link]
Mashable » Australia's favorite treats get totally crushed by the 'Hydraulic Press' guy
If you're a true blue lover of all things Vegemite and Victoria Bitter beer, look away now. The guy behind the very popular "Hydraulic Press Channel" on YouTube received a very generous care package full of Aussie treats, including a Violet Crumble chocolate bar, a cricket ball, toy koalas and even an Australian 50-cent coin. Sadly, it's all flattened and … [Link]
Mashable » Why Jaylen Brown is the most interesting pick in the NBA Draft
It was a minor surprise when the Boston Celtics selected wing Jaylen Brown out of Cal with the third overall pick of the NBA Draft Thursday night. Perhaps more surprising still for many basketball fans was hearing that Brown is entering the NBA in a highly unusual way: He doesn't have an agent to help with his first contract. That's … [Link]
Mashable » YouTube doubles down on original series, creator outreach
YouTube knows that the stars that emerged on its platform are key to its success. On Thursday, YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki announced a series of new tools and investments in those stars. Speaking at VidCon, the annual event that attracts thousands of fans as well as a large chunk of the online video industry, YouTube rolled out new community tools, … [Link]
Slashdot » Clinton's Private Email Was Blocked By Spam Filters, So State IT Turned Them Off
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Documents recently obtained by the conservative advocacy group Judicial Watch show that in December 2010, then-U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and her staff were having difficulty communicating with State Department officials by e-mail because spam filters were blocking their messages. To fix the problem, State Department IT turned the filters … [Link]
Mashable » RIP Apple Thunderbolt Display
Apple is discontinuing its Thunderbolt Display. That means, for now, Apple is no longer in the external monitor business. The 27-inch flat panel computer monitor has been sold by Apple since 2011, when it replaced the Apple LED Cinema Display. SEE ALSO: Apple iMac 2015 review: Still the best all-in-one, now with less sticker shock The move isn't a complete … [Link]
Mashable » YouTube unveils mobile live streaming at VidCon
ANAHEIM, California — Add YouTube to the growing list of digital companies doubling down on mobile live streaming. The Google-owned video giant announced Thursday it is finally offering live streaming on its mobile app. The news, dropped during YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki's keynote at VidCon, comes after months of speculation. It positions YouTube to directly compete with not just Facebook, … [Link]
Slashdot » HTML5 Ads Aren't That Safe Compared To Flash, Experts Say
An anonymous reader writes: [Softpedia reports:] "A study from GeoEdge (PDF), an ad scanning vendor, reveals that Flash has been wrongly accused as the root cause of today's malvertising campaigns, but in reality, switching to HTML5 ads won't safeguard users from attacks because the vulnerabilities are in the ad platforms and advertising standards themselves. The company argues that for video … [Link]
WIRED » Song Exploder: Chvrches Bring the House Down on ‘Clearest Blue’
The Glasgow-based trio discuss how the band created rules, then broke them while writing the best song on their sophomore album. The post Song Exploder: Chvrches Bring the House Down on 'Clearest Blue' appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
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