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 » How Google is using building blocks to teach kids to code
Want to teach your kids or yourself how to code without gluing yourself to a computer screen? Google's new project Bloks might just be the answer. Bloks is a series of high-tech building blocks that will teach you or your kids the fundamentals of coding. Read more…More about Standalone Featured, Kids Code, Kids, Google, and Real Time
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Mashable » Biker gets instant revenge on car that cut him off
There's nothing sweeter than a healthy dose of instant karma. A motorcyclist was riding in the left lane of a two lane road in South Windsor, Connecticut, when the lanes begin to merge. A car in the right lane decided to cut the motorcycle off. After a few beeps and some choice words, the driver didn't relent. So the biker, … [Link]
Mashable » A new 'Lost in Space' series coming to Netflix
Danger, nostalgia haters! The streaming giant that brought back Arrested Development, rebooted Full House and is giving you four Gilmore Girls mini-movies is now setting its eyes on Lost in Space. Netflix has announced it has given a 10-episode order to Lost in Space, based on the 1960s sci-fi TV series of the same name. SEE ALSO: Netflix just revealed … [Link]
Slashdot » Tesla Admits Defeat, Quietly Settles Model X Lawsuit Over Usability Problems
An anonymous reader quotes a report from BGR: We can talk about how innovative Tesla is for days on end. Indeed, there's no disputing the fact that the company, in injecting a bit of Silicon Valley ingenuity into the tried and true auto design process, has completely turned the auto industry on its head. At the same time, Tesla helped … [Link]
Mashable » Grumpy dog gets happy makeover thanks to adorable mask
What do we look like behind the mask? Are we still a smiling French bulldog, or are we truly just a French bulldog making a weird face? The owner of Instagram dog Burugin, using a simple forced perspective trick, made a small mask of what a "happy" dog is supposed to look like. The dog does not look pleased about … [Link]
WIRED » The Ethics of Why You Should Definitely Watch Shark Week
You should be watching Shark Week. The post The Ethics of Why You Should Definitely Watch Shark Week appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Landmarks across the globe turn red for Istanbul
Across the world, from Australia to Amsterdam, landmarks were bathed in Turkey's national colors of red and white on Wednesday as cities stood in solidarity with Istanbul. Attackers with suicide bombs killed 41 people and injured hundreds more on Tuesday at the city's Ataturk Airport. After the attack, the hashtag #PrayForTurkey was trending as people on Twitter shared their condolences. SEE ALSO: … [Link]
Slashdot » UK Has Fastest Mobile Internet While US Lags Behind, Says Report
An anonymous reader writes from a report via The Verge: Content delivery network Akamai says the UK has the best average mobile connection speeds in the world. The State of the Internet report claims that British mobile users were able to get average speeds of 27.9 Mbps when connecting to Akamai's HTTP/S platform in Q1 2016, beating most countries in … [Link]
Mashable » 10 years on, Apple's risky move to Intel Macs is one of its biggest successes
Nine years ago today, Apple launched the very first iPhone. But the foundation for its success had actually been laid a year earlier. Ten years ago, in the summer of 2006, Apple had just successfully transformed the Mac, completing a transition from using PowerPC chips to Intel chips and essentially transplanting the the "brains" of its entire line of personal computers. The … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton tries to win over Silicon Valley with new tech platform
Hillary Clinton released her tech platform on Tuesday, outlining her vision for technology and innovation in the United States. The platform is comprehensive, addressing topics such as patents, surveillance and STEM education. Clinton is also focusing on bringing high-speed broadband to all Americans – and to more public places – as well as continued support for Net Neutrality. But some of … [Link]
WIRED » Your Facebook Echo Chamber Just Got a Whole Lot Louder
A News Feed update will put friends and family first—and diverse opinions way behind. The post Your Facebook Echo Chamber Just Got a Whole Lot Louder appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Crystal Pepsi is coming back to fulfill your '90s dreams of a see-through soft drink
Did you weep when Crystal Pepsi was discontinued in the '90s? Brace yourselves and cry no more. If the possibility of a Clinton in back at The White House wasn't enough of a throwback, you will now be one step closer to recreating that decade with the resurrection of the soda that's transparent for some reason. SEE ALSO: #TBT: This 1990s watch … [Link]
Mashable » The Trump micro-penis artist has another message for Donald
Remember the artist who created a portrait of Donald Trump with a micro-penis? Well, she's back, and she's just taken another shot at the presidential hopeful. Illma Gore has resurfaced at the U.S.-Mexico border, where's she's erected a small white picket fence as a "peaceful protest art piece" and response to Trump's repeated promise to build a giant wall between … [Link]
Slashdot » ACLU Lawsuit Challenges Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
An anonymous reader writes: The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed a lawsuit with the U.S. Department of Justice contending that the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act's criminal prohibitions have created a barrier for those wishing to conduct research and anti-discrimination testing online. The ACLU have pursued the matter on behalf of a group of academic researchers, computer scientists … [Link]
Mashable » Cher apologizes for her 'poorly placed' bomb emoji after Istanbul attack
Cher apologized for a tweet she sent on Tuesday in the wake of the deadly attack in Istanbul. Her tone-deaf message included a bomb and explosion emoji. After the backlash over tweet above, the 70-year-old singer — who's known for her all-caps and emoji-filled tweets — opted for the broken heart and crying face emoji in her apology, calling her previous tweet … [Link]
Mashable » 'Anxiety: The Magazine' addresses mental health with humor
Finally, a new place (i.e. not your brain) to access all your deeply held anxieties. Behold, Anxiety: The Magazine. This imagined publication covers all your biggest daily fears — from your friends, to your colleagues to your bare feet. SEE ALSO: 7 initial ways you can be a better mental health ally and advocate Twitter user @CrayonElyse is the designer … [Link]
Mashable » Guy fills pool with 1,500 gallons of Coca-Cola and adds Mentos because summer
A young man with a lot of soda and free time on his hands filled an entire pool with Coca-Cola. And then threw in some Mentos to shake things up. More details: http://on.mash.to/298~ Read more… More about Standalone Featured, Summer, Pool, Coca Cola, and Real Time
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Popular Science » Watch This Salamander Robot Slither Like The Real Thing
Animals Research engineered salamander robot… [Link]
Slashdot » Google's My Activity Reveals How Much It Knows About You
An anonymous reader writes: Google has released a new section to Google's account settings, called My Activity, which lets users review everything that Google has tracked about their online behavior — search, YouTube, Chrome, Android, and every other Google service. Best of all, users can edit or delete their tracked behaviors. In addition, the My Activity tools come with new … [Link]
Mashable » 15 awesome ways to celebrate #HeterosexualPrideDay
There are LGBTQ pride festivals all across the United States this month, but some heterosexuals want to know: "What about us?" When is their pride fest? How come nobody was celebrating them? Stonewall just became a national monument — so why couldn't Hooters, too? SEE ALSO: '90s TV characters queer people always wished were queer On Twitter this morning, disenfranchised straight … [Link]
Mashable » HBO just like, casually revealed Jon Snow's father in a graphic
The following post contains spoilers for Season 6 of Game of Thrones and, actually, Season 7 we guess. Be careful! Well, so much for a season finale cliffhanger. HBO's Making Game of Thrones blog released an infographic explaining the connection between Ned Stark and Jon Snow. In the process, they revealed something the show seemed to keep a secret: that Snow's father … [Link]
Popular Science » These Wheels Will Let You Drive Any Which Way
Cars Except for maybe upside down These wheels let your car drive sideways… [Link]
Slashdot » AMD RX 480 Offers Best-in-Class Performance For $199/$239
Reader Vigile writes: It's been a terribly long news cycle, but today is finally the day reviews and sales start of the new AMD Radeon RX 480 graphics card based on the company's latest Polaris architecture and built on 14nm FinFET process technology. With a starting price tag of $199 for the 4GB model and $239 for the 8GB, the … [Link]
Popular Science » You Can Now Use VLC Player In Augmented Reality
Gadgets The quirky traffic cone logo-ed, video-playing app hits the Windows Store for HoloLens VLC, a free, open-source player for cross-platform streaming multimedia, arrived today in the Windows Store for Hololens. [Link]
Mashable » Alexa does not like when you ask her about the NSA
Amazon's virtual assistant Alexa is pretty good at answering most questions. But if you ask her if the NSA is monitoring you right now? She turns herself off. The NSA is notorious for tapping into various modes of communication, but whether the agency is actually listening to your Alexa queries is pretty questionable. Nonetheless, Alexa isn't taking any chances. It's probably … [Link]
Mashable » 'Walking Dead' maze: Show EP gives fans a sneak peek at new attraction
LOS ANGELES — Have you ever wished you could get caught in a hoard of walkers à la The Walking Dead? Well, you're a weirdo because that sounds terrifying. Luckily, a Walking Dead executive producer, Greg Nicotero, is making your weirdo dream come true with Universal Studios Hollywood's new The Walking Dead attraction, which opens to the public July 4. Until now, the show has … [Link]
WIRED » Lassen Peak Is Sinking, and Volcanologists Don’t Know Why
New data shows that the area around California's Lassen Peak is sinking, but exactly why is unclear. The post Lassen Peak Is Sinking, and Volcanologists Don't Know Why appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » The Academy just took a huge step toward ending #OscarsSoWhite
LOS ANGELES — For all the grief the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has taken for #OscarsSoWhite — much of it deserved, some incidental to the industry it represents — you can't say they haven't made an effort to make this right. Not after Wednesday, anyway. AMPAS just announced its incoming class for 2016: 683 active actors, directors, writers and … [Link]
Mashable » Tourist's national anthem performance astounds onlookers at Lincoln Memorial
Take note, would-be pop stars: this is how you command an audience. Singer and middle school assistant principal G. Star Swain made onlookers swoon with her powerful rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Lincoln Memorial earlier this month. Swain was initially nervous to tackle the notoriously difficult anthem, but ended up performing anyway — something for which we should … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Wins Belgian Court Appeal Over Storing Non-User Data
Stephanie Bodoni, and Aoife White reporting for Bloomberg Technology (condensed):Facebook won an appeal against a Belgian privacy ruling that prompted the social network to prevent people without an account from accessing its site within the country. The Brussels Court of Appeal said the nation's data protection authority couldn't prevent Facebook from storing data from non-users in a fight over measures … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook loves 'friends and family,' media takes a back seat
Another day, another chapter in Facebook's love/hate relationship with the media. Facebook announced on Wednesday that it has once again changed the secret recipe that decides what to show its users in their Newsfeeds. What might mean a few more baby pictures for the average users could mean a serious decline in audience for media companies that rely on the … [Link]
WIRED » Culture Podcast: Recovering From Game of Thrones by Ragging on Resurgence
We might need a little breather after consuming last week's media diet. Thank goodness this weekend is the Fourth of July. The post Culture Podcast: Recovering From Game of Thrones by Ragging on Resurgence appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Lady Gaga and 48 more celebs honor Orlando victims in video by Ryan Murphy
Ryan Murphy can bring together star power like no one else but his latest effort is truly unlike anything we've seen before from the American Horror Story producer. Murphy called upon 49 of his friends for a video, released Wednesday by the Human Rights Campaign, to honor the victims of the Orlando tragedy, with appearances from Lady Gaga, Matt Bomer, … [Link]
Mashable » More than 680 people are on the waiting list for these rosé gummy bears
Consider rosé gummy bears your excuse to take the phrase "rosé all day" much too literally. Luxury candymaker Sugarfina teamed up with Whispering Angel rosé to bring rosé gummies to the masses, just in time for summer. But before the internet loses its collective mind over the thought of gummy-bear induced buzz, let's be clear: The candy isn't technically alcoholic. … [Link]
Mashable » Miss Teen USA is ditching the swimsuits for athletic gear
Miss Teen USA is ditching the swimsuits. The pageant, a sister show to Miss Universe and Miss USA for 15-19 year olds that's been running since 1983, is dropping the skimpy outfits in favor of athletic wear, according to USA Today. The move aims to "celebrate women’s strength, confidence and beauty," according to a memo to state directors of the pageant … [Link]
Mashable » Sick double rainbow magically transforms a Mexico City gray sky
Luckily Webcams de Mexico predicted something cool would happen in the sky yesterday and they had a webcam on in Mexico City. A timelapse video from the Hotel Presidente InterContinental Santa Fe captured a sick double rainbow forming and arching over the city. As if the view from the hotel wasn't already awesome enough, the two rainbows make the grey … [Link]
Mashable » What it's like to bust VR ghosts in 'Ghostbusters: Dimension'
Burnt marshmallows. That's the first thing you smell after proton-scorching the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man into oblivion. It's the completely unsurprising yet appropriately wish-fulfilling — and epic — finale to Ghostbusters: Dimension, a new "hyper reality" experience from Utah-based company The Void. The attraction opens at Madame Tussauds New York in Times Square on July 1, but we got the … [Link]
Mashable » 31 scientific societies just told Congress to take their climate denial and shove it
Scientists have had enough of Congress' climate denial. On Tuesday, a whopping 31 major scientific groups — representing tens of thousands of researchers — delivered a joint letter to Capitol Hill to present a unified front on the seriousness of human-caused global warming and the need to address it. The 3-page letter, which is a more forceful version of a … [Link]
Mashable » Does Amazon own Seattle?
Walk down Seventh Avenue in downtown Seattle and you can't miss them: Three gigantic spheres resembling melted-together Milk Duds rising in the shadow of Amazon’s new 500-foot-tall office tower. The architectural oddity has already become a tourist attraction and social media phenomenon. Passersby snap photographs and watch construction crews attach glass panes to the steel frames. Images stream through Instagram … [Link]
Slashdot » Wi-Fi Gets Multi-Gigabit, Multi-User Boost With Upgrades To 802.11ac
The Wi-Fi Alliance has announced its certification program for IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2, a technology that has been around on the market for more than a year. Wave 2 can deliver up to 6.8Gbps and lets an access point interact with more than one device at a time. Wave 2 features MIMO (or MU-MIMO) which improves the MIMO technology that … [Link]
Popular Science » Scientists Freak Out Over Newly Discovered Hydrothermal Vents
Science "Polychaetes, holy cow!" The Chamorro Seamount was going to be a quiet place to explore. [Link]
Mashable » Saint Rihanna had pizzas delivered to patient, rain-soaked fans
If you're lucky, your ticket to Rihanna's ANTI World Tour may come with some free pizza. Despite the rain, fans formed a line outside of Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester, England, to see Rihanna perform. Being the angel she is, the singer surprised fans who waited all day with 20 boxes of pizza distributed by her crew. SEE ALSO: New … [Link]
WIRED » Happy 60th Birthday, Interstate Highway System! You Look Awful
A three-step intervention for a middle-aged infrastructure project. The post Happy 60th Birthday, Interstate Highway System! You Look Awful appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Introducing the most awkward three-way handshake of all time
The entirety of North America should be incredibly embarrassed. United States President Barack Obama, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto just completed what may go down in history as the most awkward and powerful handshake of all time. SEE ALSO: 15 Worst High Fives in Bro History The three leaders were hanging out at the … [Link]
Popular Science » San Francisco Will Ban Styrofoam Products From City
Environment Say goodbye to those packing peanuts you love so much The city of San Francisco unanimously passed an ordinance banning the sale of polystyrene on Tuesday. [Link]
Popular Science » Brain-Jacked Locusts Could Be The Next Bomb Detectors
Technology Turning a much maligned insect into a biorobotic hero A team of researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have received funding from the Office of Naval Research to develop biorobotic locusts. The idea is to harness… [Link]
Popular Science » Capybara Spent A Month On The Lam After Escape From Toronto Zoo
Animals A real Capybara and Clyde story After more than a month as a free rodent, the escaped Toronto Zoo capybara is back behind bars. Toronto officials nailed the 6-mont-old guy (or girl, as it's very… [Link]
WIRED » WIRED Book Club: Alright Fine We’ll Read The Name of the Wind
After two months of challenging ourselves, we're ready for what Rothfuss is selling: classic fantasy that's not so much read as consumed. The post WIRED Book Club: Alright Fine We'll Read The Name of the Wind appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Video: A Rocket Launch As Seen From An Airplane
Aviation That thing is hauling A sight few people ever see: This footage from a BWI to Ft. Lauderdale flight caught a rocket leaving Earth at more that 28,000 miles per hour. [Link]
Popular Science » This Laser Bazooka Is A Great Way To Burn Your Eyes Out
Technology Don't fry this at home Laser bazooka. [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Tweaks Its Newsfeed To Better Showcase Posts From Friends Instead Of Publishers
Facebook announced on Wednesday that it is making some changes to its algorithm that powers the News Feed to better showcase posts from friends and family members over posts from publishers. Mark Wilson, writing for BetaNews:The problem we currently face, Facebook says, is that there is "far too much information for any one person to consume." This is where algorithms … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Robot eyes and humans fix on different things to decode a scene
Tracking neural networks that process images shows that they concentrate on different areas from us, but making them more human-like might not improve their skills [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West and Adidas are taking their relationship to the next level
It's a holy matrimony. Season after season, Kanye West has designed highly desirable footwear and clothing collections with Adidas. Now, the two are bolstering their partnership with a new line of Yeezy-branded footwear, accessories and clothing for all genders, and retail stores that will specifically sell the products. Adidas is touting it as the "most significant partnership ever created between … [Link]
Popular Science » What It's Like To Drive 1000 Miles On An Electric Two-Wheeler
From Our Blogs: Speed Lab The pros and cons of electric rallying Two participants in the 2016 WAVE Trophy all-electric rally across Europe share their experiences of riding a Kumpan scooter and a Zero motorcycle 1000 miles. [Link]
Mashable » Super tiny camera lenses can go inside the body, 'Magic Schoolbus'-style
Good cameras are bulky, mostly due to the large lenses required to take high-quality pictures. The technology needed to digitally process photos has shrunk down quite a bit since the first digital camera, but until now, the lenses haven't scaled down equally. Researchers at the University of Stuttgart used 3D printing technology to create a triple-lens system about 0.004 inches … [Link]
Mashable » Distant galaxy puts on a fireworks show in new Hubble photo
The Hubble Space Telescope is getting into the holiday spirit with new fireworks-themed galaxy photos in honor of the Fourth of July holiday coming up next week. Two new images show a tadpole-shaped galaxy named Kiso 5639 streaking through the sky like a cosmic firework. This galaxy — shining about 82 million light-years from Earth — looks like about 10 percent … [Link]
Popular Science » What's Inside The Camera Bag Of White House Photographer Pete Souza
Gadgets Photographer-in-chief Inside White House Photographer Pete Souza's Camera Bag… [Link]
Mashable » Lena Dunham defends Taylor Swift after Kanye West's 'Famous' video
Lena Dunham is not a fan of Kanye West's music video for "Famous." The video features a nude wax likeness of Dunham's BFF Taylor Swift next to West in bed. In the wake of the Brock Turner conviction and the allegations against Cosby, Dunham said in a Facebook post that the imagery makes her feel uneasy. The video was inspired by Vincent … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Kills Windows 10's Messaging Everywhere Texts, To Bolster Skype
Reader tripleevenfall writes: The ability to respond to text messages received on your phone with the same app on your PC. It's a dream that's been a reality for Mac users since 2014, and Windows 10 Mobile users were supposed to get the feature, called Messaging Everywhere, with the Anniversary Update rolling out August 2. But that's not happening anymore. … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch How Sparklers Work In Slo-Mo
Science Just in time for the Fourth of July Sparklers – they're on fire! [Link]
Popular Science » How Do You Make A Healthier Cream Cheese That Doesn't Suck?
Science A new way of structuring fats could be the key Scientists are using oleogels to make a low-fat cream cheese… [Link]
Mashable » A young man rebounds from homelessness and drugs — with an assist from soccer
This story is part of the SF Homeless Project, a collaboration of more than 70 media organizations reporting on homelessness. SAN FRANCISCO — When Philip Jones first heard of Street Soccer USA, he wanted to play. Program director Ben Anderson made a pitch for new players at the shelter where Philip was staying in 2014: Get some exercise, meet new people … [Link]
Popular Science » Star Trek TOS's Enterprise Prop Goes Back On Display In D.C.
Entertainment Just in time for a birthday party Star Trek is everywhere these days. As well it should be. [Link]
Mashable » 'Hamilton' star Leslie Odom Jr. shares very classy video for 'Autumn Leaves'
Ahead of his July departure from the indestructible Broadway favorite Hamilton, Tony-winning star Leslie Odom Jr. has released a new music video for his recording of "Autumn Leaves." The man Broadway fans know as Aaron Burr ditches the muskets and wigs of Hamilton for a very swanky, very jazzy affair that looks like it's set in an old-fashioned New York … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Prime Will Knock $50 Off an Android Phone If You Watch Amazon's Lock-Screen Ads
It's no secret that Amazon's Fire Phone tanked on the market. But while the e-commerce giant is keeping a distance from smartphone manufacturing business for some time, it is not ignoring the platform. The company is now willing to offer its Prime members a $50 discount on two unlocked phone models should they agree to see ads on the lock-screen … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Rip up the rule book and let NASA’s Mars rover check ‘life’ zone
Contamination fears should not stop NASA sending its Mars rover to examine a nearby area that might contain water… and life, says Dirk Schulze-Makuch [Link]
Mashable » Thank a friend for your chance to win in our Community Challenge
We all have that friend who goes above and beyond. You know the one: the friend who brings you chicken soup when you’re sick and waters your plants when you’re away. Mashable has joined forces with DoubleTree by Hilton to help you thank a deserving friend for their nice acts with an amazing trip. Because after all – Nice Travels. … [Link]
Slashdot » Android Malware Pretends To Be WhatsApp, Uber and Google Play
Reader itwbennett writes: Security vendor FireEye said on Tuesday that malware that can spoof the user interfaces of Uber, WhatsApp and Google Play has been spreading through a phishing campaign over SMS. Once downloaded, the malware, which has struck Android users in Denmark, Italy and Germany, will create fake user interfaces on the phone as an 'overlay 's top of … [Link]
Mashable » 6 important lessons from children's books worth rediscovering as an adult
Children’s books aren’t just pretty pictures and silly stories about animals — they can also be timeless tales that are inspiring, insightful and oh so wise From the importance of sharing and the power of love to realizing your potential, the lessons in these books aren’t just for kids. They’re for the kids in us all. Take a cue from … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Illusion makes people ‘feel’ force field around their body
A twist on the classic rubber hand illusion lets you sense the invisible buffer zone around the body protecting us from dangers invading our personal space [Link]
WIRED » Of Course You Want to Know What’s on the ‘Farting Corpse Movie’ Directors’ Phones
The Daniels made Sundance's infamous "farting corpse movie," so naturally their smartphones are full of very weird stuff. Watch them show it off here. The post Of Course You Want to Know What’s on the ‘Farting Corpse Movie’ Directors’ Phones appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Is Giving Students a Free Xbox One With Surface Pro 4 Purchases
Microsoft on Wednesday announced a sweet deal for any student on the fence on purchasing the Surface Pro 4. The company has said that it will be taking $300 off when students purchase a Surface Pro 4 and Xbox One. In a statement to The Verge, Terry Myerson, head of Windows and devices at Microsoft said, "So basically a free … [Link]
Mashable » Jessica Williams is leaving 'The Daily Show' to do her own thing
Jessica Williams, the comedian whose sharp takes on race and gender politics on The Daily Show helped her make a name for herself, is leaving the nest. Williams, who has been with the show since 2012, revealed in an interview with EW that she's leaving The Daily Show to pursue new projects, including a pilot at Comedy Central. “I feel … [Link]
Slashdot » Europe's 'Net Neutrality' Rules Fail to Ban BitTorrent Throttling
Europe has finally agreed on a set of net neutrality rules. According to a report on TorrentFreak, these rules offer improvements for some individual members states, various activist groups and experts. But the current language would also allow ISPs to throttle BitTorrent traffic permanently if that would optimize overall "transmission quality." From the report (edited):"Europe's new net-neutrality rules should ban … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Opens Awareness API to Entire Dev Community
A month after initially announcing the concept of an Awareness API that allows apps to intelligently react to user context, Google has made the Google Awareness API available to all developers via Google Play services. The API utilizes seven context types (i.e.
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Mashable » Victorious hedgehog had to be honored by a photoshop battle
All victories must be celebrated. Preferably with a Photoshop battle. A very cheerful hedgehog was uploaded to the subreddit r/photoshopbattles, where plenty of the tiny animal's devotees had a little fun with photo editing. SEE ALSO: Very happy Shiba Inu makes for one swinging Photoshop battle We hope the mighty hedgehog king will be pleased. 
Image: reddit, Sumit316 
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Mashable » Daniel Radcliffe would return to 'Harry Potter’… under certain conditions
Between the play, the prequel and Pottermore, there's little sign that the Hogwarts Express is slowing down. And even Daniel Radcliffe is open to reprising his role as Harry Potter, perhaps. According to an interview with Radio Times, Radcliffe said that while he has no plans regarding wizardry or the acting out of it, he doesn't want to write off … [Link]
Mashable » Dad constructs his very own selfie stick to take pictures of birds in a tree
Dad inventions never cease to amaze. After one very resourceful father wanted to get a closer look at a bird's nest in a tree, he did what most dads would do — made a selfie stick. Reddit user Qgin chronicled their father's surprisingly successful attempt at constructing a selfie stick out of a car window washer, some crumpled napkins, masking tape and … [Link]
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Shoosie likes Lightnin' Jack! , … Snaggy is sad over another Sunday, Bloody Sunday, … TheMoMan feared for a sinkhole, quantumfluff came clean about Internet Cleaners, … and The Famous Druid ponders If Big Brother is watching my searches… [Link]
Mashable » May we all love something as much as this llama loves the leaf blower
When we identify our passions, life starts to make a little more sense. Some of us are passionate about philanthropy. Others are passionate about creating art. Fiesta the llama is passionate about rolling around in the strong breeze of the Houston Zoo's leaf blower. "Each morning, we clean out the stalls in the Children's Zoo with a leaf blower," zoo … [Link]
Mashable » What 6 survivors of homelessness want you to know
The home is sacred — a practical and spiritual shelter that sustains life. Yet, every year more than 3 million Americans, many of them children, lose that sanctuary and become homeless, according to the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty. They turn car seats into makeshift beds, find temporary respite at crowded shelters, sleep on concrete under garbage-bag tents. These scenes are … [Link]
Mashable » BoJack Horseman experiences temporary joy in season 3 trailer
Your favorite alcoholic, washed-up horse is back. Except this time around, BoJack Horseman's life is actually coming together. With a potential Oscar on the horizon, he totally experiences self-actualization. That is, before crushing insecurity creeps back in and his abrasive personality yet again threatens to chase away everyone who cares about him. The third season of BoJack Horseman premieres July … [Link]
Slashdot » Satya Nadella Explores How Humans and AI Can Work Together To Solve Society's Greatest Challenges
In an op-ed for Slate, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has shared his views on AI, and how humans could work together with this nascent technology to do great things. Nadella feels that humans and machines can work together to address society's greatest challenges, including diseases and poverty. But he admits that this will require "a bold and ambition approach that … [Link]
Mashable » Sophie Turner has some comforting words about Sansa's fate
Warning: This post contains spoilers for Game of Thrones, like many things you may encounter on the Internet. If you have been losing sleep worried that Sansa Stark may be pregnant with Ramsay Bolton's child, that's totally reasonable. Sansa is a treasure and has already dealt with so much without being stuck with the spawn of her tormenter. But Sophie … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Green lining? Five ways Brexit could be good for the environment
Feeling despondent after the referendum result? Brexit may be bad in many ways, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be a disaster for the environment [Link]
Mashable » The new 'Ghostbusters' film is going to have some seriously badass gadgets
Prototype grenades, a ghost chipper, a ghost shotgun, a ghost piston, a proton glove — these are just some of the epic weapons the four main Ghostbusters will be wielding in Paul Feig's upcoming film. In a behind-the-scenes clip, the cast and crew of the 2016 supernatural comedy discuss the gadgets they worked with while filming. SEE ALSO: Dan Aykroyd … [Link]
Mashable » Leslie Jones says no designers want to dress her, so Christian Siriano steps in
Christian Siriano is ready to create something fierce. Leslie Jones called out unnamed designers Tuesday for declining to help dress her for the upcoming Ghostbusters pre~ Her comments sparked outrage and attention, which caught the eyes of Project Runway alum Siriano, who tweeted back with a raised hand emoji, volunteering himself for the gig. How did Jones respond? With a resounding YAS. … [Link]
Mashable » Firefighters wrestle gigantic 8 foot snake from British woman's fireplace
LONDON — There are probably quite a few advantages to keeping an 8-foot-long snake as a pet — we imagine it would make a pretty effective guard dog, for one thing — but there are also some inevitable problems. Billy the boa constrictor recently caused something of an uproar after he decided to investigate the inside of his owner's gas … [Link]
Mashable » Kylie Jenner and Tyga are back together, for better or for worse
A series of Snapchat images seems to have confirmed what we all knew was coming sooner than later: Kylie Jenner and Tyga have reunited under a glorious array of diamonds, luxury cars and photo booth pictures. Thanks to what we can see from the mogul's constant social media presence, it seems that the two have cozied up recently despite rumors just … [Link]
Slashdot » Istanbul Attack: A Grim Reminder Of Why Airports Are Easy Targets
An anonymous reader shares a FirstPost article:Even as I write this the echo of gunfire continues at Ataturk International Airport. For reasons that defy logic, Istanbul's main airport has always been seen as a vulnerable target which only underscores the fact that all airports in the world are open to attack and fail-safe is not a viable option. At Ataturk, … [Link]
Popular Science » Lyft And 'Ghostbusters' Combine For Free 'Ghost Mode'
Cars Ride in the Ecto-1 Lyft celebrates the upcoming release of Ghostbusters with an official Ghost Mode ride option… [Link]
Mashable » Lyft is offering free rides in the Ghostbusters' Ecto-1 this weekend
It's a Cadillac! Which should be reason enough to call up a free ride in an Ecto-1 from Lyft in a handful of U.S. cities this Friday and Saturday. SEE ALSO: On the set of 'Ghostbusters': Secret villains, cameos and one super scary spirit But if you're not as loyal to General Motors' wreath-and-laurel luxury brand as a certain Ghostbuster … [Link]
Popular Science » Elon Musk Reveals His Favorite Animal
Animals Hopefully he won't want to bring these to Mars This morning, Silicon Valley business magnate and suspected interplanetary savior of mankind Elon Musk answered the question we've all been dying to know: What's his… [Link]
Mashable » Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick team up in adorable 'Trolls' trailer
Justin Timberlake is ready to troll you. The singer/actor stars in a new trailer for Dreamwork's Trolls, playing a paranoid troll named Branch. After his community is attacked by an evil giant Bergen, Branch must join forces with Poppy (Anna Kendrick), a cheery little troll who's his total opposite. SEE ALSO: Try not to smile at retirees happily dancing to Justin Timberlake … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook is changing the News Feed again, and publishers should be worried
Facebook announced on Wednesday it was making a significant change to the News Feed, favoring posts shared by friends and family over posts from brands and publishers. That means when you visit Facebook on the web or on mobile, most of the stories and videos you see will be there because your Facebook friends have shared them, not because a … [Link]
Mashable » Caitlyn Jenner: 'Trump seems to be very much for women.'
While the Jenner and Kardashian daughters stand by Hillary Clinton, Caitlyn Jenner remains firmly in Trump's camp. "Trump seems to be very much for women," the Olympian said in a recent interview focused on health and the trans community. Jenner does not provide any evidence of this statement. SEE ALSO: Four decades later, Caitlyn Jenner again graces the cover of … [Link]
Popular Science » Carnivorous Glow Worms Imitate Starry Sky To Lure Prey
Animals Being eaten alive is kind of beautiful Half a mile underground in New Zealand, another starry sky twinkles. Or so these glow worms want you to think. [Link]
Mashable » Selena to receive posthumous star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Selena will be getting a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2017. The announcement was made by Walk of Fame committee chair Vin Di Bona on Tuesday, who also shared the laundry list of other recipients for 2017, including Dwayne Johnson, Chris Pratt, Tyra Banks, Lee Daniels, Ice Cube and more. Not to be overlooked: *NSYNC (not … [Link]
Slashdot » Windows 10 Anniversary Update To Roll Out On August 2
Windows 10's first major update — dubbed Anniversary Update — will be released to users on August 2, according to a blog post published by Microsoft (Archive link). The company presumably posted the blog post ahead of the original publication plans, and as a result, quickly pulled the story. Windows 10 Anniversary Update will bring with it a number of … [Link]
Mashable » Windows 10 Anniversary Update set to launch August 2
Windows 10 Anniversary Update, the no-brainer update for most Windows 10 adoptees, now has a ship date: Aug. 2. Microsoft announced the delivery schedule on Wednesday in a blog post by Microsoft Corp. VP for the Windows and Devices Group Yusuf Mehdi. Windows 10 Anniversary Update is, compared to the original Windows 10 launch, a relatively minor set of feature … [Link]
Mashable » Everyone buy two Roombas, because it's time for Roomba pong
Wait, wait. Roombas will clean for us AND make beer pong cooler? What can't they do? Uploader Megan N and friends improved upon the standard, stationary game of beer pong by placing their roombas underneath the cups. No one even needs to clean up after the game is done. 100 years of corgi beauty in 60 seconds These 'Game of Thrones' Season 6 … [Link]
WIRED » Want to See Daniel Radcliffe’s Body Used as a Rocket? Here You Go
Check out a new clip from 'Swiss Army Man' here. The post Want to See Daniel Radcliffe’s Body Used as a Rocket? Here You Go appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Researchers Sue the Government Over Computer Hacking Law
The CFAA makes it illegal to violate a web site's terms of service, preventing researchers from investigating possible discrimination on sites. The post Researchers Sue the Government Over Computer Hacking Law appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Dumbest tutorial ever shows you how to turn an iPhone 6S into an 'iPhone 7'
Okay, this is weird. We've seen videos in which people destroy iPhones, make fun of Apple or attempt to show what an unreleased iPhone might look like. Now there's a video that does all three. The concept is inherently stupid, but the implementation is technically sound. SEE ALSO: Leak shows iPhone 7 will likely have big camera changes The video's makers, PeripateticPandas, … [Link]
Mashable » How to save your relationship from a Brexit breakup
LONDON — It was all going fine until he mentioned Brexit. Perhaps it was my own fault for assuming. But, when the guy I was chatting to on Bumble asked me how I felt about the European Union referendum results, I made the mistake of thinking that he and I were on the same page. SEE ALSO: 67 ways your … [Link]
Mashable » Activision boss sees happy days ahead for 'Skylanders' and toys-to-life
Skylanders Imaginators is poised to deliver the series most ambitious game to date in the same year that Disney Infinity folded. Why is this significant? Both are "toys-to-life" games, a category that fuses the thrill of video game interactivity with the more tangible pleasure of amassing a pile of collectible action figures. SEE ALSO: 'Skylanders Imaginators' lets you create your own … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Found Disastrous Symantec and Norton Vulnerabilities That Are 'As Bad As It Gets'
Google's Project Zero team has discovered a heap of critical vulnerabilities in Symantec and Norton security products. The flaws, the team says, allow hackers to completely compromise people's machines by simply sending them malicious self-replicating code through unopened emails or un-clicked links. According to a Fortune report, the vulnerabilities affect millions of people who run the company's endpoint security and … [Link]
Mashable » Grover and Bert from 'Sesame Street' learn how to take the perfect Instagram selfie
Grover and Bert from Sesame Street are ready to take over social media. We brought in our very own millennial Sam Sheffer to help them take the perfect selfie and become the true Insta-divas they've always wanted to be. Read more…More about Standalone Featured, Instagram, Grover And Bert, Bert, and Grover [Link]
Mashable » Lisa Frank wants to help you relive '90s magic with an adult coloring book
You're going to need a lot of markers and glitter in the near future. Lisa Frank, quintessential purveyor of rainbow colored stickers, trapper keepers and everything you loved about being a kid in the '90s, is releasing an adult coloring book. SEE ALSO: Lisa Frank tarot cards make the future look bright The company shared this news on Instagram and … [Link]
Popular Science » Hack Your Summer Travel Kit
Gadgets 11 essential pieces of gear to optimize your vacation Summer essentials to help with your wanderlust… [Link]
WIRED » Amazon Puts Out the Fire With Budget Phones for Prime Members
After its own phone flopped, Amazon's subsidizing popular budget devices for Prime members. The post Amazon Puts Out the Fire With Budget Phones for Prime Members appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Frequent use of mud packs to clean pollution stains may damage the Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is India's biggest tourist attraction, but its conservation has been challenged by the high levels of air pollution in the city of Agra where it is located. The monument is periodically given a mud pack to remove the yellow stains caused by pollution, a treatment which is believed to restore the original colour of its white marble. However, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Post Brexit, experts need to reassert their value to society
Trying to change someone’s mind by giving them the facts usually just makes them dig in. For reason to triumph, scientists need to learn to engage with emotion [Link]
Mashable » Amazon slashes prices on 2 new Android phones for Prime members
If you're looking for a cheap smartphone, Amazon wants your business. The e-commerce giant is slashing prices on some Android phones, with the cheapest model starting at less than $50. The catches? The discounts only apply to two specific phones, the new, fourth-generation Moto G and the new Blu R1 HD. The deals are only available to Amazon Prime members. And you … [Link]
Mashable » Adorable corgi stars in '100 years of beauty' parody
In a parody of Cut Video's "100 Years of Beauty" series, our stunning model, Wally the Welsh Corgi, demonstrates how beauty trends have changed for our little furry friends over the last 10 decades. More details: http://on.mash.to/29m~ Read more… More about Dogs, Corgis, Watercooler, and Video [Link]
Slashdot » Clinton Tech Plan Reads Like Silicon Valley Wish List
theodp writes from a report via USA Today: "If there was any lingering doubt as to tech's favored presidential candidate," writes USA Today's Jon Swartz, "Hillary Clinton put an end to that Tuesday with a tech plan that reads like a Silicon Valley wish list. It calls for connecting every U.S. household to high-speed internet by 2020, reducing regulatory barriers … [Link]
WIRED » Go Ahead, Judge These Books by Their Covers
Every year, AIGA and Design Observer choose 50 books to honor for their well-designed covers. The post Go Ahead, Judge These Books by Their Covers appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Chicken and EEG Problem: Looking For a Humane Way to Kill Chickens
Animal welfare is tricky when you get into the details; it means, essentially, a bunch of humans sitting around considering what it feels like to be a chicken. The post The Chicken and EEG Problem: Looking For a Humane Way to Kill Chickens appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Meet the woman who makes Donald Trump want to rip out his combover
Elizabeth Warren has been in the senate for not quite four years, but she's got a long list of credentials. She is a fist-pumping rabble-rouser who knows how to work a crowd into shouts of approval. She's also an academic, and one of the foremost U.S. experts on bankruptcy and consumer protection. She's a woman who used to vote Republican … [Link]
Mashable » These 'Game of Thrones' Season 6 visual effects will take your breath away
The amount of work that goes into a show like Game of Thrones — particularly a single battle sequence — is pretty insane. iLoura, an Australian visual effects studio that worked on the VFX for Game of Thrones Season 6, has released an impressively detailed montage showing the effects that were added to episode 9's epic Battle of the Bastards. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » People are wearing safety pins in an effort to combat post-Brexit racism
A reported surge in hate crime incidents after the referendum on Britain's membership in the European Union has pushed a Twitter user to launch an initiative to try and combat post-Brexit racism. A Twitter user known as Allison, an American living in London, has urged people to wear a safety pin to show solidarity with immigrants living in the UK. … [Link]
Mashable » New Yorkers and Californians really want driverless cars, Volvo says
Turns out, the attitude toward driverless cars varies widely from state to state. Go figure. SEE ALSO: 'Panamera' must be German for 'psychic,' because this Porsche can see the future According to a recent ongoing survey conducted by Volvo, "nine out of ten New Yorkers and 86% of residents in California feel that autonomous cars could make life easier." Comparatively, … [Link]
Popular Science » How The Fastest Spacecraft Ever Will Get Into Orbit Around Jupiter
Space Juno will zoom in on Jupiter on July 4th Juno will be the fastest spacecraft ever when it arrives at Jupiter, traveling at 165,000 miles an hour. [Link]
Mashable » 100 years of corgi beauty in 60 seconds
Consider the corgi: it's regal, playful and undeniably cute. But has the corgi always been this precious? Find out in this parody of Cut's "100 Years of Beauty" series. A special thanks to our corgi model, Wally the Welsh Corgi. This British man's 'Game of Thrones' impressions are a thing of beauty Reworked 'Game of Thrones' title sequence livens up Canberra … [Link]
Mashable » Turns out Ned Stark revealed the truth about Jon Snow years ago
Warning: Contains spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 10. LONDON — Jon Snow may know nothing about his origins, but it turns out Sean Bean knew everything. In fact, it looks like he's known for years. SEE ALSO: The 'Game of Thrones' finale set up some massive rifts for Season 7 Following the much-anticipated Tower of Joy flashback … [Link]
WIRED » AI Fighter Pilot Beats a Human, But No Need to Panic (Really)
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have designed an AI fighter pilot that can take on the real thing. The post AI Fighter Pilot Beats a Human, But No Need to Panic (Really) appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » That Dire Helium Shortage? Vastly Inflated
Researchers found a huge pocket of helium in Tanzania. That's great, but it won't fix the global helium shortage…because there isn't one. The post That Dire Helium Shortage? Vastly Inflated appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Porsche’s New Panamera Is Your Family-Friendly Supercar
The new Panamera is sleeker and more refined, with enough enhancements to push it into the supercar stratosphere. The post Porsche's New Panamera Is Your Family-Friendly Supercar appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Here’s How Sad You Look When You Eat Lunch at Your Desk
A tribute to office drones and take out everywhere. The post Here’s How Sad You Look When You Eat Lunch at Your Desk appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 5 things to fill the void now 'Game of Thrones' is over
Now that Game of Thrones is finished for at least another year, how are we supposed to live? Like any good breakup, distraction is the only answer. Before you give into grief, put that chin up and dive into this list of Game of Thrones facts, figures and activities to numb the pain of absence. SEE ALSO: The 'Game of Thrones' finale set … [Link]
WIRED » Saying Goodbye to Games Is Getting Harder Than Ever
Blood and Wine, the final expansion for The Witcher 3, puts a capstone on a mammoth journey—and invites a surprising amount of reflection in the process. The post Saying Goodbye to Games Is Getting Harder Than Ever appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » People on Twitter express solidarity after Istanbul airport attack using #PrayForTurkey
Turkey is reeling after a suicide attack at Istanbul's busy Ataturk Airport killed at least 41 people and wounded more than 230. SEE ALSO: At least 36 dead in explosions at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport Turkish officials said three suicide bombers, likely from the Islamic State (ISIS) group, blew themselves up after opening fire. Surveillance videos leaked to Turkish media showed … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Exploring Raspberry Pi – $17.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Exploring Raspberry Pi" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-06-30 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Review your entire Google life on this handy new page
Using Google's many services — Search, YouTube, Gmail, Maps, etc — leaves behind a lot of information about your daily activities. In June 2015, Google launched a "My Account" dashboard, which lets you control the privacy aspects of the various Google services you use, but to actually see your history, you had to go to several different places. Not anymore. … [Link]
Mashable » These London-based startups are pioneering new ways to create cleaner, smarter energy
Exploring the answers to tomorrow’s energy challenge is at the heart of Shell’s Make the Future campaign and their flagship event, Make the Future London. Shell is committed to supporting bright energy ideas and this event will excite, entertain and explore how we can be part of the journey to a low-carbon future. Make the Future London will be happening … [Link]
Slashdot » Study: 78% of Resold Drives Still Contain Readable Personal or Business Data
itwbennett writes: Blancco Technology Group, which specializes in data erasure, bought 200 secondhand PC storage drives (PDF) from eBay and Craigslist to see if they could recover any of the old data saved inside. Their findings: 78 percent of the drives contained residual data that could be recovered, 67 percent still held personal files, such as photos with location indicators, … [Link]
Mashable » This British man's 'Game of Thrones' impressions are a thing of beauty
If the Game of Thrones creators ever decide to branch out and turn the show into a radio play, they could save themselves a hell of a lot of money by hiring the man above. Voice actor Scheiffer Bates has released a video in the aftermath of Season 6 in which he rattles through 21 different character impressions in less than … [Link]
Mashable » Singaporeans have another way to share rides with strangers with launch of UberPool
SINGAPORE — Singaporeans will soon get another way of splitting ride fares with other passengers, with Uber launching its carpooling service here on Friday, July 1. The service, called UberPool, will pair riders up with others going to the same place at the same time, which could be helpful in the mornings during rush hour, as people make their way … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' creators drop more big hints about how many episodes are left
There's good news and there's bad news, Game of Thrones fans. The good news is it'll only be a couple of years before we know exactly who ends up on the Iron Throne. The bad news? We may only have 13 hours of sweet, sweet Game of Thrones viewing time left. Showrunners David Benioff and D. B. Weiss — who … [Link]
Mashable » Reworked 'Game of Thrones' title sequence livens up Canberra by turning it into Westeros
Australia's capital city, Canberra, isn't regarded as the country's most thrilling city. You'll mostly just find bureaucrats milling about as it's the hub of the country's government. But this genius rework of the Game of Thrones title sequence featuring the cities' landmarks, such as Telstra Tower and the humdrum suburb of Woden, make it seem thrilling. It's a video made … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Hear! Here! Headphones will now help you navigate the world
A new generation of devices promises to revolutionise the way we interact with computers – and silence crying babies [Link]
Mashable » These kids' chair flipping compilation is strangely satisfying
Watch out bottle flipping dude, you have new challengers. These school kids from New Zealand have devised a diabolically addictive lunch time activity: Flipping chairs so they land perfectly on their legs. SEE ALSO: Show your pet you love them by wearing them It's a feat of immense skill that's been captured on video and uploaded to the Facebook page … [Link]
Mashable » People slam Cher for bomb emoji tweet on Istanbul airport attack
Cher has caused outrage on social media for using a bomb emoji while tweeting her support for victims of the Istanbul Ataturk airport attack. Turkey's prime minister said 36 people and the three suicide bombers died in the attack at Ataturk, one of Europe's busiest airports. Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag said 147 were wounded. Many people said Cher's use of … [Link]
Mashable » Google Doodle features eminent Australian indigenous rights leader
On what would have been Eddie Mabo's 80th birthday, Google Australia has featured the Australian indigenous rights campaigner as Wednesday's Google Doodle. Born in the Torres Strait Islands in northern Australia, Mabo's name is synonymous with the native title movement, which saw some indigenous Australians regain control of their ancestral lands. SEE ALSO: Google's Project Bloks designed to get kids programming … [Link]
Mashable » Video shows policeman confronting attacker at Istanbul airport
A video has emerged online showing the moment one of the three suicide bombers who targeted Istanbul's Ataturk airport was shot before detonating the explosives. SEE ALSO: At least 36 dead in explosions at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport A CCTV camera clip leaked to the Turkish media and social media shows the suspect running through a terminal while other people are … [Link]
Mashable » Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan tweets about being at Istanbul airport hours before the attack
Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan has tweeted that he was stuck at the Istanbul's Ataturk Airport a few hours before the three blasts that killed 36 people. Roshan thanked the airport staff for their kindness and sent his prayers for the victims. SEE ALSO: At least 36 dead in explosions at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport The actor had missed the connecting flight … [Link]
Mashable » A.I. robot's blinking capability malfunctions after too much eye contact
Even robots need a day off. Jia Jia, China's most famous humanoid robot, who has the ability to blink and nod, malfunctioned on Sunday after a tedious day of work. According to CCTV News, the lifelike Jia Jia was somewhat of a celebrity at the Summer Davos Forum, an event that's part of the World Economic Forum which is currently … [Link]
Mashable » 200 Malaysian taxi drivers hold 4-hour protest against Uber and Grab
Two hundred taxi drivers congregated in the town centre of Malaysia's Penang state on Wednesday morning, in a four-hour protest against Uber and Grab apps. Local papers reported that the drivers stood in front of the Esplanade area in George Town between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., to plead with the government not to legalise the ride-hailing apps that they … [Link]
Mashable » Taiwan military will punish soldiers who cruelly tortured and killed dog
The Taiwanese military's image has been marred after a gruesome video of three of its marines torturing and killing a dog on base was leaked on Monday. During an emergency press conference held the same evening the video was released, navy command headquarters commander Admiral Huang Shu-kuang issued an apology while fully accepting responsibility for the incident. Huang, who claims … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Is Testing Its Own Internet Speed Test In Search Results
An anonymous reader writes: Everyone appears to have a speed test of their own nowadays. Netflix launched fast.com more than a month ago; SourceForge released their new HTML5 speed test soon after. Google appears to want a piece of the action as they are trying out a way for people to check their internet speed by simply typing "check internet … [Link]
Mashable » 'How to Dad' series will get your baby cleaning the house, finally
Not sure how to parent? A new dad from New Zealand has you sorted. In a YouTube series called How to Dad, Jordan Watson is helping provide a shortcut to a smooth parenting life, giving you lessons on how to do all the important things in a matter of minutes. SEE ALSO: 16 dads who totally have this parenting thing down … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton continues to court millennials with town hall for digital stars
LOS ANGELES — Hillary Clinton has made countless trips to Hollywood to woo A-list executives and stars. But on Tuesday, the Democratic Presidential candidate had to win over another group of celebrities: digital influencers. SEE ALSO: Hillary Clinton hangs with YouTube stars in a new Lifetime special Over 90 Vine and YouTube stars gathered to ask Clinton questions in the first ever … [Link]
Mashable » Stunning moving portraits show human side of Australian politicians
Image. It's a facet of politicians that their careers have lived or died on. It's something that is carefully-crafted with the aid of advisors, with the public rarely getting to see beyond the sheen of forced smiles and election promises. SEE ALSO: Awful Australian election made more awful by awful Facebook Live videos A new photographic series called Election 2016: Our … [Link]
Mashable » Rolling Stone beats 1 of its lawsuits over University of Virginia gang rape story
Rolling Stone beat a defamation lawsuit filed against it by three fraternity brothers who said they had been implicated in a retracted story about a gang rape at the University of Virginia. SEE ALSO: Rolling Stone hit with $25 million lawsuit from fraternity over Virginia rape story The article, which claimed a female student identified as "Jackie" was raped by several … [Link]
Mashable » Chelsea Handler talks frankly about her 2 abortions in Playboy essay
Chelsea Handler had two abortions when she was 16, and she's grateful she had access to a safe and legal abortion clinic, she wrote in an essay recently published by Playboy. In her essay, the talk show host and comedian detailed how she had been impregnated twice in the same year by the same partner, noting that it cost $230 to pay … [Link]
Slashdot » The Moral Dilemma of Driverless Cars: Save The Driver or Save The Crowd?
HughPickens.com writes: What should a driverless car with one rider do if it is faced with the choice of swerving off the road into a tree or hitting a crowd of 10 pedestrians? The answer depends on whether you are the rider in the car or someone else is, writes Peter Dizikes at MIT News. According to recent research most … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2305: Microsoft settles with a victim of the Windows 10 update
And so began the great Windows 10 lottery! [Link]
Mashable » Show your pet you love them by wearing them
Australian businesswoman and yarn fiend Marion Wheatland has devised a way for you to give your four-legged best friend — be they a dog, cat, guinea pig, or rabbit — the homage they deserve. By collecting your pets hair, Wheatland can turn your bestie, dead or alive, into a keepsake for life, by spinning their wool into an item of … [Link]
Mashable » Reports: Turkish government blocks social media in wake of airport attack
Shortly after the deadly terror attack at Istanbul's Atatürk Airport that killed several dozen people and injured scores more, reports began circulating that the Turkish government had blocked social media in the country. SEE ALSO: At least 36 dead in explosions at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport According to Vocativ, the office of the Turkish Prime Minister instituted the ban on any visuals of … [Link]
Slashdot » Volkswagen Agrees To Record $14.7B Settlement Over Emissions Cheating
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNNMoney: Volkswagen's deliberate cheating on emissions tests will cost it a record $14.7 billion. And that's just the start of its problems. The settlement is only a preliminary step in the case; the automaker still faces possible criminal charges, as well as civil penalties for Clean Air Act violations. The Department of Justice … [Link]
Mashable » Get free burgers for life from this restaurant if you change your name to 'Burger'
Really love hamburgers and saving money? Mr Burger, a medium-sized, upmarket burger chain in Australia, wants to help by giving you free hamburgers for life — all you need to do is change your name. SEE ALSO: Cheetos-flavored mac and cheese bites are coming to Burger King Yes, seriously, the Melbourne-based restaurant is offering a lifetime supply of burgers if you … [Link]
Mashable » Why the story of an anarchist shooting the president is still relevant
Editor's note: This is the twenty-fifth entry in the writer's year-long project to read one book about each of the U.S. Presidents in the year prior to Election Day 2016. You can also follow Marcus' progress at the @44in52 Twitter account and with this 44 in 52 Spreadsheet. It probably sounds a little dark to say that I was excited … [Link]
Mashable » What it's like to quit your job mid-career and found a startup
While a young man barely out of puberty may still be the public's idea of a startup founder, the reality is quite different. In Australia, for example, the highest numbers of startup employees are in their 30s. Even if you haven't been coding in your bedroom for years, it shows you can still take the leap with a good idea … [Link]
Mashable » Taking Back Sunday are back with Ramones-esque 'Tidal Wave'
Taking Back Sunday are set to release their ninth album later this year, and judging by the sound of the title track, it won't sound a thing like "Cute Without the E." Rather, "Tidal Wave" finds them more firmly in the Ramones' territory, leaving the "You're So Last Summer" brand of emo far behind them and opting for more raucous … [Link]
Slashdot » Tesla Owner Makes 'Solid Metal Snake' Self-Charging System That Elon Musk Promised
An anonymous reader writes: Nearly two years ago, Elon Musk teased us with a robotic snake that would automatically plug-in and charge your Model S. Well, many months have passed and there has yet to be an official "solid metal snake" available for Tesla owners. So, one Tesla owner decided to make his own autonomous charging station, as spotted by … [Link]
Slashdot » Florida Man Sues Apple For $10+ Billion, Says He Invented iPhone Before Apple
An anonymous reader writes from a report via MacRumors: A Florida resident that goes by the name of Thomas S. Ross has filed a lawsuit against Apple this week, claiming that the iPhone, iPad, and iPod infringe upon his 1992 invention of a hand-drawn "Electronic Reading Device" (ERD). The court filing claims the plaintiff was "first to file a device … [Link]
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